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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1919

Page

5

Boulevard and Park A L s A Annual Meeting Report

The Boulevard and Park A L s A held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce with a new board of directors and officers elected. Reports by the president and treasurer were read, committees formed on several business propositions, and proposals from local churches and the Williamson estate referred to committees for decision.

Quincy Boulevard and Park Association Chamber of Commerce Herman Stormer St. Peter's St. Paul's Salem South Park Boulevard and Park Association H. A. Williamson Williamson Indian Mound Park E. J. Parker O. B. Gordon F. P. Taylor T. C. Poling F. W. Munros H.G. Anderson L. E. Emmons George A. Binkert Arnold V. Scott O. B. Garcon C. L. Wells George Koehler E. P. Lannan Mrs Geo. Koehler D. L. Musselman T. Chester Poling Julius Kespohl L. E. Emmons, Jr S. B. Montgomery C. E. Epler F. W. Munroe W. J. Ruff F. J. Ricker J W. Gardner E F. Bradford C. F. A. Behrensmeyer JR. Pearce H.C. Sprick John A Stillwell Charles A. Bartlett John A. Thompson Samuel Woods P. L. Dickhut F. W. Crane George F. Miller Bishop M. Edward Fawcett T. B. Pape Joseph Nauett H. G. Anderson Anderson

St Francis Parish Divided Over School Auditorium Change

At St Francis parish the youth favor removing the elevated auditorium floor to create a gymnasium with a new second floor club space. Older members oppose the move to preserve theater use, urging wait until next fall for a new club house. Voters favored a club house but both requests likely cannot be fulfilled.

St. Francis Parish St. Francis Church

Welcome Delonjay A Baby From Two Great Grandmothers

A newborn boy named Delonjay, 40 hours old, weighs seven pounds, son of Mrs. Elmer Delonjay. He was welcomed by two great grandmothers, Mrs. Jane Bolin and Mrs. Allie Delonjay, who live in the same house at 20414 North Front Street. Grandfather John Delonjay is a fish dealer.

Delonjay Elmer Delonjey John "Helps North Front Street Jane Bolin Allie Delonjay

Poultry Show Plans Set for Thanksgiving Week in Quincy

The Quincy Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock association announces its 12th annual show will run November 26 to December 1 at the armory. Prizes total over 82400 with 500 for pet stock and notable awards in boys and girls divisions. A corn show will accompany the bird display, with poultry culling demonstrations daily. Judges include J C Johnston and D E Hale, with ribbons tied by C S Gibson. Joseph J Fisher declines presidency due to business duties. E G Horner is named president with a volunteers slate including Fischer, A D Smith, and a board of directors.

Quincy Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Armory J.C. Johnston Bridgeton D. E. Hale Chicago C. S. Gibson Detroit Joseph J. Fisher

Quincy Auto Trades Form Good Roads Committee

The Quincy Auto Trades association created a good roads committee to handle road interests, previously managed by the judiciary committee. Members include Thomas Beatty, H. F. Lummis, A. Hubbard, P. E. Hess, Barney Schallenberg, Morris Adler, John G. Clough, J. W. Hart, and T. R. Hutchens. A luncheon today at noon at Hotel Quincey previews committee work while the armory auto show report is praised as successful. The association’s annual meeting is set for March 18 at Hotel Quincy with election of officers and dinner beforehand.

Quincey Quincy Auto Trades Association Quincy Good Roads Committee Judiciary Committee Thomas M. Beatty H. F. Lummis A. Hubbard P. E. Hess Barney Schallenberg Morris Adler John G. Clough J. W. Hart T. R. Hutchens Hotel Armory

McQuesten District Credit Men Meet in Chamber of Commerce

B C McQuesten of the National Association of Credit Men in New York City led a pleasantry filled meeting of local credit men in the Chamber of Commerce Monday night. Secretary Frank Rothgeb reported the membership drive would continue today as new members joined and interest revived. A round table discussion answered questions on recruiting and stimulating activity. A proposal for monthly dinners was favored and is likely to be adopted.

B. C. McQuesten National Association of Credit Men New York City Pleasanth Chamber of Commerce Frank Rothgeb Quincy Credit Men's Association McQuesten George Wall F. W. Crane George Fisher A. E. Higgins

Quincys Pulse Plumbers Hold Special Meeting

The Quincys Pulse Plumbers held a Monday night meeting to transact special business that proved of little interest to members. An Electrical Workers meeting at the Labor Temple also occurred with regular business completed.

Labor Temple

Port Workers Demand Wages for Time Lost Strike Reaches Sixty-Two Days

In Buenos Aires on March 11, port workers demand payment for time lost as a condition to resume work. Fourteen thousand strikers averaging four pesos per day would total about three and a half million pesos, but owners and shipping agents refuse to pay. River and coastwise trade officers closed Monday, leaving hundreds of office staff unemployed. Anselis prepares reply in Washington as Col. Samuel T. Ansell announces a statement in response to Maj. Gen. Crowder on military justice administration.

Buenos Aires Anselis Washington Col Samuel T. Ansell Crowder Sur Department

Michigan Quard Schener Helps Wolverines Beat Illinois

Michigan defeats Illinois 22 to 15 in a Western Conference basketball game at Champaign. Schener, a guard for Michigan, scored five long field goals to lead the Wolverines.

Michigan Champaign Ill Michian Thinois Schener

Taxes Paid Into City Reach 126466 on Monday

On Monday hundreds visited City Treasurer Wenning to hand over real estate assessments. The day’s tax receipts totaling 126466.06 marked the largest single-day amount in years and boosts park funding. Personal taxes remain due. penalties may apply.

State Savings Loan & Trust Company Wenning Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company Quincy Ile

Third Ward Starts Off Political Meets

The first city campaign meeting for the Third ward Republicans was held Monday evening at the George Stipp store. Attendees included Jake Hase candidate for alderman Otto Hoffman and George Stipp candidates for assistant supervisor. The gathering was enthusiastic with talks and plans for ward headquarters, rallies, and a series of meetings through April 1 election day.

George Stipp Sixth Adams Jake Hase Otto Hoffman

Quincy Men Invited To River Meeting

Quincy delegates including the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce are invited to the Mississippi Valley Waterways association meeting in St. Louis on April 17 and 18. Delegates from 21 states and many commercial groups will attend to push federal action to improve 16 000 miles of waterways in the valley.

Chamber of Commerce Thompson Mississippi Valley Waterways Association St. Louis United Action United States Mississippi Valley

Births Reported at Blessing Hospital

Born to Mr and Mrs Peter Burgoyne in North Fifth street a son Sunday morning at Blessing hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W W Enlow 2634 Vermont street Monday morning at Blessing hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Chester Wilcox Monday evening at Blessing hospital.

Peter Burgoyne North Fifth Street Blessing Hospital W. W. Enlow Vermont Street Chester Wilcox

Deaths and Funerals August Hagerbaumer

Funeral arrangements for August Hagerbaumer 87 will be from his Twelfth and Harrison home at 2 pm Wednesday with services at Salem Church 2:30 pm Burial in Greenmount cemetery. Born May 1 1832 in Odinghausen Germany he came to Quincy at age 12 and lived here 70 years. He is survived by five children six grandchildren and a widow. He was a longtime Salem church member and died of pneumonia after six days illness.

August Hagerbaumer Twelfth and Harrison Streets Salem Church Greenmount Cemetery Odinghausen Germany Hagerbaumer Quincy Tyrer Charlotte Schaeffer Bluff Hall Ernest Henny Charles Fred Slagerbaumer Charles Schutte Adams County

William J. Andrews Dies at 34 After Illness

William J. Andrews of 214 South Sixth Street died Monday at 6 am after a five month illness from heart disease. Born in St. Louis April 21, 1884, he was 34. He lived in Quincy three years and worked for Wolf Manufacturing. Survived by widow, daughter Mary L. six months old, and brother Robert Andrews of San Francisco.

Illiam J. Andrews William J. Andrews South Sixth Street Mr. Andrews St. Louis Quincy Wolf Manufacturing Company Mary L Robert Andrews San Francisco Cal

Mrs Charlotte W Euscher Dies After Nine Weeks Ill In Quincy

Mrs Charlotte W Euscher of 720 Jefferson street died Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock from complications after a nine week illness. Born February 28 1850 in Altenbragen Heepen Germany she was 69. A Quincy resident for 50 years she belonged to Salem Evangelical church and its Ladies Aid society. Her husband died 16 years ago and she leaves a daughter Miss Laura two sons Fred and Waller all of Quincy six grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Anna Haas and Mrs Hannah Wessel of Quincy.

Charlotte W. Euscher Charlotte W. Esucher Jefferson Street Altenbragen Heepen Germany Quincy Salem Evangelical Church Ladies Aid Society William Laura Fred Waller Anna Haas Hannah Wessel Quincey

Funeral services for George Koyer held at St Marys Church

George Koyer funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St Mary's Catholic church with Rev Zurbensen officiating. Burial followed in St Boniface cemetery.

George Koyer St. Mary’s Catholic Church Zurbensen St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral for Nicholas Dietrich Held at St Anthony's

The funeral for Nicholas Dietrich took place starting at his residence eight miles east on State Street at 9 AM and proceeded to St Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Burial followed in St. ee cemetery with Father Albert, O. F., in charge. services were largely attended.

Nicholas Dietrich State Street St. Anthony's Church St.eee Father Albert O. F

Death of Mrs Tillie Klemme in Quincy at 30

Mrs Tillie Klemme died Sunday at 4 PM in her home 527 Jackson street after an eight day illness. Born December 25, 1888 in Quincy she was 30. She belonged to St Pauls Evangelical church. Survived by husband one daughter mother Minnie Nichting brother Theodore sister Mrs E Walton all in Quincy. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 527 Jackson street with burial in Greenmount cemetery. Friends invited to services.

Tillie Klemme Jackson Street Quincy St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Minnie Nichting Theodore E. Walton Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Henry Kuhlman Held at St. James Church

The funeral for Henry Kuhlman is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. James church with burial in Woodland cemetery.

Henry Kuhlman St. James Church Woodland Cemetery

Death of Mrs Eleanor Hartman in Denver

Mrs Eleanor Hartman aged 23 daughter-in-law of Mrs Frank Hartman of 018 North Twelfth street died Saturday morning at 6 o clock in a Denver hospital after a complication of diseases. She had lived in Quincy before moving west with her husband about a year ago.

Eleanor Hartman Frank Hartman North Twelfth Street Denver Colo Hartman Quincy

Perry Funeral Rites Held at Home Address

The funeral of Josiah J. Perry was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the home at 2975 El Hampshire Street with Rev. W. Bingaman officiating. Miss Nettie Fredericks and Mrs. George Heidbreder sang. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery. Bearers were Henry Fletterer George Hardy J Breitharth FP Amen Philip Amen and O E Penrose.

Josiah J. Perry Horrie Elampshire Street W. Bingaman Nettie Fredericks George Heidbreder Woodland Cemetery Henry Fletterer George Hardy J. Breitharth FP. Amen Philip Amen O. E. Penrose

Funeral services for Joseph Heideman held Monday

Funeral services for Joseph Heideman were held at 9 30 in the Wiskirchen Undertaking parlors with Father Zante presiding. Interment followed at St Boniface cemetery.

Joseph Heideman Wiskirchen Father Zante St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral held for Joe Heibacher in August Stormer chapel

The funeral for Joe Heibacher was held Sunday at 2 30 PM in the August Stormer chapel with Rev Leemhuis officiating and the Salem quartet singing. Services at Woodland cemetery were conducted by Lambert lodge Masons with six lodge members serving as bearers.

Joe Heibacher Stormer Leemhuis Salem Quartet Woodland Cemetery Lambert Lodge Lodge

Thorpe Wins Narrow Decision Over White in Peoria Bout

Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City defeats Charley White by a sight shade in a ten round match before the Peoria Fans association. The contest remains tame with constant clinching and no knockdowns, Thorpe the aggressor in most rounds as about three thousand spectators look on.

Peoria Harvey Thorpe Kansas City Charley White Thorpe

Bromo Quinine Medicine Ad Seeks Relief for Ills

An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine as a laxative aiding grips or influenza. The box shows E Groves signature and price 80 cents. The fragment suggests a generic remedy tone and brand emphasis.

Grove

Brief Personal Items From Quincy Community

Dr. Miller and dentist office details. Mrs. Fred Haas returns from San Antonio for her sister’s death. Eagles Dance March 12 with O’Farrell’s Orchestra. Frank Gray of Coatsbury shopping in Quincy. Eye care by Dr. Stannus. George Gabriel ill with bronchitis. Mrs. J A Williams visiting from Pollick Mo. Illness reports on Mrs. Jenkins. W C Hume of Lewistown in Quincy. Will Happel visits husband in hospital after abscess surgery. Auctioneer Dave Lillard in town. E M Delling from Kinderhook banking circle. Wiskirchen Undertaker noted. Miss Cora Frey and Miss Daisy Curran visiting Currans. Joseph Verndorf ill with tonsillitis. Norman Geldburg to Chicago for optics course. Elsie Booker admitted to St Mary’s Hospital. Earl Cordsiemon improving after influenza. Dr Alfred Gunther visiting then returning to Chicago. Mrs. Gunther and Mrs. Wildenbrand registered at Newcomb. Box supper and bazar at Melrose school March 14. David Martin observes 70th birthday. Miss Freda Kemmerer visits. Bessie Zeaman ill. Anthony Verndorf arrives at Newport News after Camp Gordon. Roy A. Burke home from France dined with Mrs H. Matthews. Wm. Kerna weekend with sister. Mrs H H Kuhlman and daughter attend funeral in Regina. Charles Heidbreder to Washington for income tax work.

Dr. Miller Stern Fred Haas Broadway San Antonio Texas Herman Cate Charlotte Wiskirchen Eagles O'Farrell Frank Gray Coatsbury Quincy Stannus Hampshire Street George Gabriel J. A. Williams Pollick S. E. Jenkins North Twelfth Street Dave Lillard Missouri E. M. Delling Kinderhook State Bank Mercantile Bank Wiskitchen Cora Frey Liberty Daisy Curran Payson Frank Curran Alfred Gunther Chicago Charles T. Kramer Clarence W Wildenbrand Mespeth L. A Newcomb Hotel Melrose School David Martin Freda Kemmerer Mendon Bessie Edwin Zeaman Jersey Street Joseph Badamo Anthony Newport News Camp Gordon Roy A. Burke France EH. Matthews Wm. Kerna Jefferson Barracks Joseph Hellake H. H. Kuhlman Inez Regina Sask Canada California Henry Kuhlman Charles Heidbreder Auditor's Office Income Tax Department Washington, D. C

Local residents visit Quincy and mark anniversaries

Mrs G B Trice returned to Louisiana Mo after visiting friends in Quincy. Mrs J S Brough and son Glen of Plymouth spent Monday in Quincy shopping. Mrs Hez Henry of Camp Point spent Monday in Quincy. W A Covers of the Soldiers' Home went to St Louis Monday for a short visit. Ford Heinecke completed 33 years with Stern Clothing, 35th anniversary celebrated Monday.

G. B. Trice Louisiana J. S. Brough Glen Plymouth Quincy Hez Henry Camp Point W. A St. Louis Ford Heinecke Stern Clothing Store

Purify Blood to Cure Skin Troubles, Says Ad

An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier to treat eczema boils pimples and other skin disorders by cleansing the blood. It claims blood health equals skin health and urges readers to write for free medical advice to Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga Adyv.

S.S. S Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta Adyv

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