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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
4
Quincy voters head to 11 polling places from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to decide a two cent per dollar tax increase for public schools. The measure funds teacher pay and educational needs, with both men and women eligible to vote. Precinct details and judges listed for each location.
William B. Elliott of near Newtown attempted to shoot Steven G. Lawless cashier of Farmers State Bank Liberty and former Adams county exemption board secretary during a Liberty sale. Lawless wounded but recovering. Elliott jailed with no remorse.
Sara L. Derrick and Paul Morrison serve as judges with Catherine Ryan as clerk for the decision on district boundaries. The scope covers areas north and south to city limits and east and west to Eighteenth Street.
Residents on Kentucky street between Eighteenth and Twentieth streets met with the board of local improvements in Mayor O'Brien's office Friday night. The discussion covered private construction by contract or city bid. A final decision was deferred.
Waldo B. Davison Pernambuco Brazil general Y M C A secretary returns to Quincy April 30 for a Rotary club address and mid week prayer service at Vermont Street M E church. He stays two days as guest of the Quincy association and will discuss trade conditions in northern Brazil at the Rotary meeting.
Swollen streams push the Mississippi toward a potential crest of 16 feet as the 14.4 foot reading nears Quincy. Rain across Iowa adds flood risk while levees protect vast croplands and cattle on Long Island. Des Moines and Skunk rivers remain high. Fabius river check remains stable as more rainfall is forecast.
John Lennert of Quincy died recently leaving all estate to his widow Magdalene and his children Olivia Cornelia Hubert. Olivia receives 200, Cornelia 100, and Hubert 300. Magdalene gets life use of real estate, with later sale proceeds to be divided among eight named heirs. Will dated July 3, 1919.
Irene Merritt infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Merritt died in Blessing hospital Friday afternoon at three weeks old. Mrs Georgia Florence Miller of 2421 Cedar street died at home Friday morning from Erysipelas aged 60, survived by husband W M Miller, mother, three sons Earl Elbert Harry LeRoy, daughter Harmond Miller and three grandchildren Lester Ernest and Viola Miller, plus three sisters near Galt MA and Levi Sharp. Levi Sharp of the Soldiers Home died Friday morning aged 86, survived by son Frank Sharp of Monmouth. he was a member of Company K Eighty-ninth Illinois infantry.
Harold Ryan seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Ryan fell about thirty feet from a riverfront cliff near the George Rogers Clark monument while playing with friends at River view park. He sustained only cuts and bruises, with no broken bones, and was aided by railroad workers and onlookers. Harold is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cunnane.
Mrs Bessie Kemp sues husband Thomas Kemp for divorce alleging infidelity. Married January 4, 1903, they separated February 16, 1920. They have three children Magdalene 15 May 13 Elmo 10. She seeks custody of the children alimony and an injunction to halt disposals of property pending the hearing. Kemp reportedly has a large bank account personal property valued at 2000 and annual income 2400.
In the estate of John A Vogel chattels about 2000 and cash 2600 are listed with Regina Mary Vogel as administratrix. Mrs Sophia Schonlau sole legatee in Fred Schonlau estate receives 5540.64 per report by Edward J Luegering administrator. In Benjamin E Anderson estate inventory shows chattels 400 and notes accounts 1510 per Henry Bartlett administrator.
The Lima Lake Drainage district petitioned for a 12000 assessment to repair and operate the pumping plant north of Quincy to protect 13476 acres valued at 1 million from Mississippi flood waters. A hearing is set for April 14 in the county court.
In Mississippi, petitioners claim allowing overflow water to remain harms crop maturation and causes great loss to property owners. Lima district commissioners A A Sipfle H C Saltonstall and John Eusminger were in Quincy Friday with attorney John T Inghram who filed the petition. Hunt district commissioners also visited Quincy Friday.
Adams County will aid 99 persons in the Near East as quotas total 17820 dollars. 180 dollars per person. Campaign chair Vetor Dillon says funds will be raised Easter Sunday in Quincy through churches, organizations, and individual subscriptions, without house to house canvassing.
The Persons Electric company organized by Quincy businessmen will manufacture small motors. It leased the former Hynes Carriage Co building east of the Chamber of Commerce, a four story facility with steam heat and full equipment. Start of production in 30 days with orders already placed including one for 2,500 motors. Will J. Ruff serves as president with W. N. Persons of Peoria as vice president, A. R. Dick treasurer, and John H. Breitstadt secretary.
Members of Post A. T. P. A. expect an unusually large crowd tonight for the annual officer election celebrated by a business meeting and a dance. The T. P. A. orchestra has prepared a special program for the event.
Liberty banker Steven Lawless remained stable and improved after being shot by Red Elliott Tuesday afternoon. Dr. W E Mercer said he held his own Friday with no complications, good temperature and pulse, and he even joked about getting up for a drink if allowed. Elliott, jailed without an attorney, offered little comment to companions at the county jail.
Industrial claims heard by Commissioner John Work included James R. Sanders who was gassed in the Monroe Drug plant last July. Sanders seeks compensation under the workmen’s act and awaits a decision. Perry Lemon, injured at Modern Iron Works, was awarded a $1000 lump sum after losing a hand on January 2 of this year.
Irwin attends the national Boy Scouts of America conference in New York where officers will be elected and policies discussed. In a separate note, Carl Averbeck of Adams Street sustained a badly crushed thumb at work at Electric Wheel Works and was taken to St. Mary Hospital Friday.
The High School notes cover student voting on school support, the Parliament club meeting, and casting announcements for Monsieur Beaucarie with Neva Schallenberg and Frank Wheeler in lead roles. A long cast list accompanies the junior and senior play plans, with Miss Nickolson directing. Basketball team photos were taken after school for the annual. The junior class play The Man From Home will debut April 9 under Miss Nickolsen.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Garentt Heitz of Dayton Friday morning after the couple formerly lived in Quincy. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Albert Meyer of 925 South Twelfth Street, their second child, first a son. A son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs David Loos of Marblehead. Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf of Twenty second and York streets are parents of a son born Thursday night. Mrs Wolf was formerly Miss Lillian Flynn.
Notice to Gem City Lodge No 986 Loyal Order of Moose. Members are asked to meet at the lodge room Sunday at 1 30 to attend the funeral of our late Brother Wm R Rose. P F B Littel Dictator I Y G Emerson Secretary
Gerhard H. Gerdes over 21 and Clayton Ming Lena Puhrken over 18 listed as marriage license applicants in Golden.
Union Bowman formerly of Quincy died in Talent Oregon on March 16 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Sisters of the late Bowman are Mrs A C Miller of 1830 Vermont Street and Mrs W J Martin of 832 South Fifth Street.
The Illinois forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with rain in the north and central regions by night into Sunday, cooler in Missouri with unsettled conditions and rain. Local temperatures ranged around 30 to 50 degrees, with river stage readings and forecast rises in the Des Moines and Mississippi basin over the next 36 to 48 hours, predicting higher levels at Keokuk Quincy and Hannibal with several days of rising water.
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