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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
11
Reports from Hannibal indicate Democratic voters likely back Alderman Robert M. Clayton of the First ward as mayoral nominee with a convention after April 15. William Mitchell is seen as chief of police nominee, while T. T. McKinney seeks re election as police magistrate and Lewis O Connor as city attorney.
Fishermen report plentiful crappie in the bay north of Hannibal as spring nears. Hines, a Hannibal resident who runs a carnival company in spring and summer, makes near daily trips to the bay and returns home at noon with fine strings of crappie.
The Hannibal city council adopted a new junk dealer and three ball pawn shop ordinance prepared by City Attorney Lewis O Conor, now in force. A petition from about ten residents of the 300 block North Main seeking to declare the Davis Cleaver Poultry house a nuisance was referred to the nuisance committee for April. RL Hanes received and had his Lindell Avenue sewer district contract accepted and approved.
A lumber barge delivered to the Ingersoll company in Hannibal was left stranded on the riverbank due to the river's low stage. Sand bars have appeared as the Mississippi dropped over the past two weeks. Forecaster Waldron said the level is typical for the season. The upper Mississippi near Quincy shows a slight rise from thawing ice while the Des Moines River at Ottumwa opened after weeks of freezing. The main river froze from January 4 to 20 but no ice has since been removed. Local ice dealers had one chance this season during January when eight inches formed on the bay and lower river, but ten-inch ice was sought and unavailable as warmer weather set in.
Walter McCormick, assistant foreman in the bottoming department at International Shoe Company, is ill and it is likely he will soon leave for the west for his health.
Mrs. Mary Drew of Mount Sterling writes she still clings to hope her son Corporal Frank E. Drew may be alive. Official reports had listed him killed in action October 13 in France, with six of Brown County’s twenty five drafted men in that group killed. A letter returned from France arrived November 12, the day after the armistice, noting her son’s status as missing before later being reported killed. Corporal Drew is a cousin of Mrs. Lewis O’Connor of Hannibal.
F. J. Schaul of 802 Broadway returns from Le Mars Iowa where he was summoned by the death of his brother N. J. Schaul after an influenza attack. He was ill only a short time and the funeral was held on Sunday.
H. E. Jenkins superintendent of the International Shoe factory in Hannibal has gone to Galveston Texas with his wife and children to recuperate after a severe illness.
Improvements on the Sun levee extending forty miles down the Illinois side of the Mississippi will start this summer. A Duluth based company will use a dredge and suction pipe to strengthen weak spots and fill holes that aid seepage. The Sun levee district covers 110000 acres, part of a larger protected area of 320000 acres between St. Louis and Muscatine.
A copy of an official citation for Sergeant Arthur J Forrest of Company D 351th Infantry near Remonville France on November 1 1918 describes his daring solo assault on a nest of six enemy machine guns. He crawled to within fifty yards and charged the guns, killing one gunner with a rifle butt and saving his advancing platoon. The regiment commander sought the Medal of Honor for him, but the colonel recommended the Distinguished Service Medal instead.
The Majestic, first steel hull excursion steamer in regular Mississippi River trips, is being rebuilt in Memphis, Tennessee after purchase by the Wisherd brothers of Quincy. It will debut around May 1 and operate between Louisiana, Missouri, and St. Paul, Minnesota during spring and summer. Virgil Dent, local agent, says Hannibal groups plan excursions for both the Majestic and the G. W. Hill, also owned by the company.
Miss Pearl Bailey joins Selbel Plumbing on Broadway. Mrs. John Freeman visits Quincy friends. Hannibal Royal Arch Masons plan degree work with a new class of about a dozen. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs J A Eddings at 400 Jefferson. Check Moore, once of Hannibal, visits brother-in-law J J Receherie yardmaster for Burlington. Moore served in the Philippines. Ensign Buick Rolland returns home on furlough from the Navy. He is a Hannibal Dove born on the South Side and may renew his merchant marine service. Funeral services for Mrs Caroline Eifendenst at 2 pm from 91 Mark Twain avenue conducted by Rev Theodore Walz. burial in Riverside cemetery.
Joseph C. Raible Sr known as Americas ace aviator returns unannounced to Hannibal after serving in France during World War I. He tallies four official air kills with claims of two more, guiding balloons and fighters under heavy anti-aircraft fire in St Mihiel. Hannibal Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon in his honor Thursday at the Mark Twain Hotel cafe.
Mrs. Evan Jones died at 7:45 am Tuesday in the home of her daughter at 1018 Bird Street Hannibal. A 70 year Hannibal resident born in 1839 she leaves three children John E. Jones Evan Jones and Mrs Pettibone. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday led by Rev T D Fry Broadway Methodist with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.
C. E. Tucker, night baggage master at the Hannibal union depot, left Tuesday night for Hot Springs Arkansas, his first real vacation in 16 years. He has served 21 years with the Hannibal union station and recently sought his first foreign railroad pass. He plans at least a two week stay.
Hannibal city attorney Lewis OConnor plans to sue Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph to recoup 425 dollars paid to Martin Fuqua as a compromise after he injured himself on a city telephone guy wire. Fuqua had sued the city for 5000 dollars. the case was settled and dismissed. The city council seeks reimbursement and will file within days.
Residents near South Seventh Street and Church Street witnessed a bold daytime robbery as a White man held up and robbed Mrs. Engle. He covered his face, snatched her bucket, grabbed her purse, and fled, narrowly escaping pursuit.
Lima residents hear of bus service bids Irwin Howren winning the Warsaw Lima main star route bid at 1175 dollars while Lima Ursa bids were rejected and reopen March 26. Local gatherings include J U club hostesses gathering Mrs Hazel Crenshaw and others with a Ladies Aid day at M and church. Political party caucuses set for March 15 at 2 PM in the town hall with township officers to be nominated. Reverend Fletcher to speak at Lima Methodist church.
Sunday's 7 30 pm revival in Centenary movement urged full attendance. Speaker to address Rocky Run morning, Tiogat afternoon, and G G Maple to speak in Quincy EeG Methodist churches. Local moves include Conover returning to Lima, Lutman opening blacksmith shop near Old Star, and Davis brothers resuming Lima residence. Eastern Star hosts St Patrick social March 15 in Masonic temple with conundrum supper and games
The Home Talent Dramatic Woman of Lima plan a patriotic play at Sutter hall on Wednesday night with a toast to Masonry. O. B. musters will hold an initiation next Friday night, followed by a banquet inviting all Mason and families.
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