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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1919
Page
12
A broad, organized campaign backs a $500,000 bond plan for modernizing Quincy streets and building a central fire station. An executive committee plus finance and publicity groups coordinate posters, theater slides, school talks, and circulars aimed at informing voters about bond benefits and cost, with community groups pledging cash and support.
Shrapnel and William Sander of 1403 North Sixth Street have arrived safely overseas from France and are stationed at Camp Mills awaiting homecoming. Julius Seidel, first lieutenant in France, promoted to captain and now with the Thirty-third division in Luxembourg, recovered from influenza. William Doerr, quartermaster corps, returned to Quincy from Camp Dix and met by Red Cross canteen crew. Joe Meyers, formerly with The Whig, writes from France near old battle lines with mud and rain, noting fighting is over and soldiers long to return to the United States. Dr A Mercer of Canton promoted to major in the fifth division army of occupation, serving in the medical corps in Luxembourg. he sailed for France in August, enlisted in April two years earlier. Private Elmer Trout of the 45th Infantry is home on furlough from Camp Gordon and re-enlisted for another year.
Freddie Lake aged 17 passed the final examinations for entry into the navy in Peoria and is now at the Great Lakes. He was without relatives or a guardian until Prohibition Officer Nolan agreed to serve as guardian, after which consent papers were signed allowing enlistment. Freddie had attempted enlistment last week but needed custody clearance due to his age and his deceased parents.
The city council will meet Monday night to consider the amended health ordinance. It would allow any Quincyan who meets state health board requirements to fill any position on the new board. The amendment is expected to pass without contention and no other business of note was referred to the council.
The Quincy High School basketball team narrowly defeated its alumni 22 to 21 in a crowded gym on Saturday evening. The game swung with back and forth scoring, the Alumni leading early and the High School rallying in the second half behind Stewart and a series of key baskets to seal the win.
Fine photographs of Quincy shade trees are on display in Halbach Schroeder store show window. Images compare trees as nature intended with those ruined by improper pruning. The piece urges careful pruning to preserve beauty, noting many trees are mutilated by unskilled saw use this season.
In the high school auditorium the senior class staged Mr Rob with silent lines and loud laughter as two cats used in the plot almost caused a backstage fight. The hero finally appeared with the calmer cat, while the audience enjoyed the improvisational moments.
In probate court Anna M C Weber is named executrix of the Albert N Weber estate with bond of 1409. John A Berlin becomes executor of the William Westenfeld estate and posts a 2000 bond. A statistic notes Russia has twice as many blind people as the rest of Europe combined.
Twelve teachers volunteered to help the Quincy exemption board finish packing 7,600 registration cards. Under chairman Virgil Johnston the team sorted cards first by order number, then alphabetically, packing crates and boxing cabinets for shipment between March 4 and March 9.
Justice of the Peace E Z Bonney ruled Saturday that John Swank a 24 year old former local resident was not the father of Mrs Luena McCune s 20 day old baby and discharged him from custody The defense hired attorney Emery Lancaster while Roy Adair represented the prosecution McCune a 37 year old widow testified Swank visited her home and shared her room but Swank witnesses contradicted the claim The case centers on alleged relations and Swank s absence near the home at the time Mrs McCune has four children and her husband is dead and she is a widow.
A son, the first child for Mr. and Mrs. August Hillebrenner of 708 Washington Street, was born Thursday morning. Mrs. Hillebrenner is Ella Taylor prior to marriage, and Mr. Hillebrenner runs a grocery at 536 Washington Street.
A meeting called by Civic Bureau director Pierson gathers mothers wives and families of Old Fifth regiment to arrange a homecoming reception and parade when the unit returns from France about April 1. Bishop M Edward Fawcett chairs the committee with Ward Best and W J Cunnane, Col Frank S Wood to command the parade planned as a gala event in Quincy history.
Louis Eberhardt yeoman sailor returning to Quincy for a two week furlough after service at Brest and Rochefort France. He enlists June 2 and worked in clerical posts in France and on ships along the coast. He sailed home on the Leviathan and plans to sail again from New York City on April 6 for further service. He met Quincy friends in Brest and recounted performances by Y M C A entertainer Robert Hartley.
Adler named the credited representative of the Mohamad Temple Shrine for this district and will serve until December 31, 1919. Contact Mr. Adler at Adepts Place for guidance. Frances Botsford of Platteville Wis will teach stenography at Quincy High School starting Monday after resignations. She is a Platteville normal school and Gregg Chicago graduate. Verlee arrested in Milwaukee for embezzling 300 dollars and to be returned to Quincy. Druggists may halt whiskey sales after July 1 per association president E Percy Brown. John L Scharge led rural carrier examination in Quincy. 16 applicants, vacancies to be filled from Saturday testers. Voters urged to register next Tuesday before city and judicial elections. Country Club robbed. valuables stolen from lockers Friday night. detectives suspect local youths. City Treasurer Wenning set to press delinquents for taxes. about 50 still to pay.
Q. W. Creasey, famed Tennessee race horse trainer, visits Quincy and aims to establish Quincy as his headquarters. He already manages several local horses including Missouri Earl owned by Tom Lane, noted for multiple wins and a 2.12 percent mark.
Voters will find the judicial ballot for the fourth district race between George Wilson and Floyd Tompson on the ballot to be white. Judges must inform voters that the judicial ballot is separate from city or town races and measures, bond issues, firemen plates, or municipal lighting questions. County authorities state the judiciary ballot must be kept in separate ballot boxes and that color printing was legally disallowed.
At 9 pm Saturday two men rushed from an alley on Sixth Street between Payson Avenue and Ohio Street and stole Mrs Kate Stutsmans pocketbook and glasses. The victim, living at 62475 Payson Avenue with Mrs Josephine Pipe, could not describe the attackers. Police investigate a pattern of purse thefts on the South Side. one suspect wore a long overcoat and cap.
Mrs Clara Stemmler wife of William Stemmler and former Quincy resident died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at her Houston Texas home. The Stemmlers moved from Quincy about two years ago after living in Sharon Pa prior to relocating to Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Lavingon were held Friday at 2 30 oclock from the home 225 Nelson Court with Rev Bingaman officiating Bearers named Hughes Jeckman LeMay Daniels Filmore and McLaughlin. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery.
Funeral services for infant Robert John Holtman, son of Mr and Mrs John H Holtman, were held at the family home 907 North Eleventh Street and later at St Rose Church with Father Brennan officiating. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral services for Miss Grace Faber were held at 2:30 PM Saturday from Wheeler Undertaking parlors with Rev. Bingaman officiating. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery. Six young girls from her club served as bearers, named Elsie Payne Alberta Steinbeck Edith Joseph Emma and Alvera Schneidman and Gertude Schultz.
The funeral will be Monday at 2 30 PM from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Niekamp 604 South Fifteenth Street. Burial will follow in Woodland cemetery. Mrs Hageman died in St Louis leaving a four day old infant surviving her husband and many relatives.
The body of Mrs Susie Dudley who died in Chicago Friday evening will arrive in Quincy Monday morning and be taken to Daugherty's undertaking parlors. Burial is planned for Woodland cemetery at 3 30 in the afternoon with friends invited. She was 73, daughter of Seth C Sherman a Quincy pioneer, born on the Twenty fourth and Chestnut tract now near the reservoir.
Joseph Simons a well known resident of Quincy died Tuesday in Oakland California where he had been living for years. His daughter Miss Victoria Simons will accompany the body and arrive Monday night. His wife, who died in Quincy, was sister of Mrs. John A. Bunting. Miss Simons will visit an aunt. arrangements not yet made. His son Ehick Simons will not attend the funeral.
Telegram announced the death of Mrs S E Dudley of 5447 Indiana avenue Chicago to her sister Mrs B E Dudley of Wot Spring street. Mrs Dudley Durler died Friday night and will be brought to Quincy Monday morning for funeral arrangements. She left two sons Sherman and Edward and a daughter Susan.
Joseph G. Koetters 42 a lifetime Quincy resident died Saturday at 9 10 p m at his North Twelfth Street home of valvular heart disease He was born February 5 1877 He worked as a cardener and was well known in the county He never married Survived by three brothers Henry Theodore and George and three sisters Mrs J L Frese Anna and Mary Funeral plans not completed Also noted South American can ts have been known to construct a three mile tunnel.
The Chamber of Commerce balloting for six director nominees produced near unanimity. Walter H. Bennett led with 172 votes, Julius Kespohl 166, John B. Carroll 163, John J. Moriarty 160, George A. Wall 156, and Dr. Joseph H. Blomer 153. A second election within ten days will select three directors to fill expiring terms. Bennett and Carroll are noted leaders.
Postmaster Elmer Lummis praised Magdalena Krueger of 1819 State Street for joining the $1,000 War Savings Stamps program. Her son Roy Krueger was killed in action in France, and Mrs Krueger has chosen the largest contribution, becoming part of the Maximum War Savings club.
Illinois sees rising temperatures Sunday with increasing clouds and possible rain by night in west and south. Missouri forecasts Sunday cloudiness with rain possible Monday, warm in the west. Iowa expects cloudiness Sunday with rain Monday or Monday night, slight warming in the east. Rivers Voreviust notes minor river changes from Muscatine to Keokuk, descent Keokuk to Levujeiana, and Des Moines forecast to fall steadily.
Classified notice seeking a worker with experience in shorthand dictation and typing. Emphasizes accuracy and handwork, with a fair salary. In person call at American Cloak and Cull Company 414 Hampshire Street Quincy TL. Also advertises rental of a small farm with good corn and oats land and provides a phone contact Téa 4 a4.
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