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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
7
A fragment recalls Dicky Dippy recounting prospects and opinions on peace terms, noting a lengthy stay and casual, outspoken tone. The text hints at a diary style reflection without a clear event or outcome. The readable portion emphasizes personal viewpoint rather than a dated action or public decree.
Nearly 20 000 acres of fertile land and hundreds of residents faced a serious levee break on the South River drainage district four miles north of Hannibal as the Mississippi rose. Chief Engineer B F Smiley and over fifty men used a mattress and dirt to seal the hole, aided by a nearby dredge. The river stood two feet above flood stage at the Hannibal bridge with officials predicting a stand may come by Wednesday night.
Steamboat operators The Wisherdine of Quincy and Streckfus announce independent booking for the season on the upper Mississippi. G WIM and Majestic operated by Wisherdine, St Paul and Quincy out of St. Louis, and Sidney on the upper river. Streckfus plans Dubuque service. Dubuque and Quincy idle at Davenport. Booking coordinated previously via Quincy agency ends this year.
Mr and Mrs J T Smith and TY Smith of Chicago and Misses Avira and Emma Sheridan. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sheridan and Mrs Tushaus and daughter, all of Quincy, have returned home after attending the double funeral of Mrs Annie Murphy and son Neal, whose death resulted last week in St Elizabeths hospital from pneumonia.
The newly organized street car employees union in Hannibal will elect officers Friday night at the Labor Temple. The charter arrived from headquarters this week and Sinclair union No. 674 will soon be in working form. A meeting of the colored teamsters and chauffeurs union, organized with 42 members, was held Wednesday night at the U. B. F. hall on West Broadway, with 20 new members joining. The white teamsters and chauffeurs also organized recently and now have 93 members.
Hannibal friends of Ferran K Eales son of Mr and Mrs Henry P Eales of St Louis and formerly of Hannibal have received word that he has arrived.
Mr. Eales, a well known Hannibal resident and nephew of Thomas Garner, was severely gassed in France last summer while serving in the army. He has returned home in serious condition after receiving medical advices. His father operated a Union Street grocery for years, and Eales enlisted just before the war began, spending time at Fort Riley acting as an instructor before deployment.
Sergeant Frank R. Carey, discharged at Camp Taylor Kentucky, arrived in Hannibal wearing the Croix de Guerre. A First Division veteran, he is among the first Americans to reach France and earned the French award during the Aisne campaign last year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J A Carey of Rock Street.
Sergeant Henry Hollenbeak returns to Hannibal from France where he served with Company D of the 334th Infantry in the 89th Division. He spent nine months in France and two months on the firing line, was recommended for officers training, and was at Langres training camp when the armistice was signed.
The Mosier family of Ashburn, Moe, faces a domestic dispute after Mrs. Mosier and her sister-in-law Eva Mosier left the home Tuesday night. Police pursued, with Mrs. Mosier alleging cruelty by her husband and two uncashed $20 checks claimed as evidence. Deputy Helton and Officer Turner detained the parties Wednesday morning. Eva returned to relatives near Ashburn while the wife remained away.
Work on the brick building behind the Fidelity structure progresses as brick masons toil. J. J. Shackleford, manager of Hannibal Creamery, leases the front for five years to house the creamery on Broadway and the retail business at the existing store. The new rear section, 32 feet by 142 feet, will house Goodman Ice Cream and Candy for wholesale candy manufacturing, while butter and milk machinery are installed.
Volney Whaley son of Mrs W H Whaley of South Maple avenue is improving from injuries received in a basketball game at Kirksville last Saturday.
Deputy Sheriff Welton returns from St Joseph with Dennis Kelly who was ruled insane by Marion county court in Palmyra. Clerk GS Brockenbrough moves his family to Branham flats. Jewelry theft reported on Lindell avenue with suspects on a train. Wisherd Oyster and Fish store will stay open for spring and summer. First shipment of Liberty 3 cent stamps arrives at Hannibal post office. Thomas Kanters returns to Hannibal after army discharge. to resume Burlington repair work after a year in service.
Knight Templars from Louisiana Canton and Mexico of the Missouri district meet in Planningbal this evening for a district conclave. Excalibur Commandery No. 3 hosts in the Mason Temple dining room at 6.00 p.m. with Crown and Scepter Chapter Eastern Star serving the dinner. UC. E. Behringer of Louisiana district commander attends as the business session begins at 7.30 p.m.
Workmen began interior improvements at the Imperial Candy store on South Main street. Manager John Palos, back from the army, says the site will become a modern ice cream and candy parlor with new walls, a fountain, chairs, tables, and show vases. Opening expected within three weeks. Palos has a five year lease on the building from Dick Strong.
Commissioners E J Peck Ro H L Stilhwell and W F P True heard testimony from WH Fisher heirs and P H Rutherford heirs in Hannibal court of common pleas. City and owners were represented by Charles Rendlen and Lewis O Connor. Inspecting the Market and Lyon streets parcels, the panel will condemn the land to create two new parks beautifying the west side of Hannibal.
Ralls County led a two week drive to boost agricultural industry meetings in Northeast Missouri. Monroe City tops the $100 prize for largest attendance. other reported meetings show Perry 85, Balls County Holliday 50, Winfield 25, Clarence 18 Monday. Tuesday tallies: Monroe City 210, Elsberry 92, Mills Creek 55, Farmer 48, Hunnewell 27.
Melvin Brooks five year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Browning died Tuesday in Levering hospital The funeral is at 2 this afternoon from the grandparents home 1635 Broadway Rev PL Mepel of Park Methodist church will conduct the obsequies then burial at Bear Creek cemetery
Charles J. Lucey aged 66 of 1222 Center Street died Wednesday morning after months of illness. He leaves two sisters, Mrs Hoa Gall and Miss Della Lucey of Hannibal. Mr. Lucey worked at the Hixson private store and was not a Catholic. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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