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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
6
Quincy closes its victory loan campaign after pledges exceed 1 million dollars toward a 1.312 million quota. City Chairman Fifer says township totals near 1.071 million. county committee confident, workers praised, especially YWCA volunteers. Statewide deadline May 10.
The jury in W A Spears v Vance Anderson awarded plaintiff $30 after a defense showing $58 in the declaration and $102 claimed by the defendant for automobile repairs. In Hess v Illinois Automobile Exchange, $600 is sought for damages to a car insured by the defendant, after a June 15 1918 incident at North Eighteenth Street and Schuette Jane left all occupants injured and the car wrecked.
Humane Officer John Coens is aiding a destitute family, seeking furniture to enable them to rent a home and live with their five children. Three children are in the Detention Home, one in hospital, and a baby with the mother. Judge Wolfe had kept the children apart awaiting better sanitary conditions after findings of filth in a boat house. A US mint record notes 690,725,628 coins minted last year, valued at $35,538,903.30.
Shrapnell Lester Oron Mackenson of Hannibal Missouri has enlisted with Navy recruiting officers in Quincy and will depart for service once parental consent is received. He is 17 and has joined as an apprentice seaman. Lieut John Malley of the medical corps in France reports returning to his regiment after his fifteenth trip to Paris and notes improving conditions each visit. Malley had an extended leave and used it to visit Ireland.
The Mississippi river recedes and no levee in the drainage districts around Quincy is in danger or in bad repair. Levees at Indian Grave district and opposite Buckhanice houses bear the strain with no breaks. A sandbag barge guards the Fabius drainage levee at Durgen Creek. No trouble in Hunt and Lima Lake districts. South Quincy levee remains strong, built to withstand higher flood levels.
Interschool debate set for next Friday with Quincy and Hannibal teams arguing whether the United States should ratify the second draft of the world league of nations constitution. Quincy backs the negative with Charlotte McCarl and Robert Timmerwilke. Hannibal hosts the affirmative with Robert Bunting and Manuel Swartz, coached by Evan E. Anderson.
Sheriff James Simmons shows signs of recovery at St. Mary hospital with a bedside report that he can play pinochle with friends. He expects to leave within a week though duties will be limited. Authorities hint that recent clues may bring the Lankford brothers to justice soon.
Mrs Thomas S Baldwin announced Wednesday that Baldwin Park will be greatly improved and turned into a first class park resort. The park, under a ten year lease, will be renovated with all buildings updated and the race track given needed attention. New features will be added and the park will not reopen until improvements are complete.
Earl G. Dean aged 20 of Quincy marries Miss Hattie A Abbenseth 19 of Quincy. Henry E Schroch 28 of Golden weds Miss Pearl M Cook 19 of Loraine.
The second annual Quincy Rabbit breeders show opens at noon in the armory with over 40 rabbit varieties on display. Exhibitors travel from Detroit Port Huron Des Moines and Chicago among others while hundreds of schoolchildren have received more than 6000 free tickets to promote rabbit farming as a business.
The United Cigar store ground floor at Fifth and Hampshire will be joined by Alex Demers who will operate shoe shining and hat cleaning parlors in the two small rooms facing Fifth street. The Reed drug store room is becoming three small storefronts with United Cigar facing El Hampshire and Demers occupying the rooms facing Fifth. Demers, long based in the old Oehrmann building nearby, recently relocated during its demolition and rebuilding project to Maine street. One apartment will be used for shoeshine and the other for hat cleaning.
Former U S Senator Thomas W Hardwick of Georgia says an alien anarchist mailed an infernal machine that exploded when opened injuring his wife Mrs Hardwick and maiming a Negro maid The incident occurred as he led the senate immigration committee to curb immigration Mrs Hardwick rests while the maid lost both hands and sight in one eye and likely will die
Mayor-elect Philip J. O'Brien announces Thomas D. Ryan will lead the Quincy police department succeeding Louis N. Melton whose term ends next Monday. Ryan, with more than 25 years in the force, accepts the post after discussion with the mayor and will announce the full department roster next Monday night.
Quincy druggists agree to absorb the war tax on toilet articles effective today. Toilet waters and many accessories are exempt from penalties, with druggists covering the extra cost. Soda water and patent medicines will bear the 1 cent tax on 10 cent purchases, raising soda costs by 20 percent per nickel. Patented medicines rise to 1.10 per dollar and tax adds per fraction of 10 cents.
Nichols charged by Motorcycle Policeman Jerry Akers with a traffic ordinance violation pleaded guilty in police court Wednesday morning and paid a fine of five dollars plus costs.
Fred Wilson underwent a tonsil and adenoid removal at Blessing hospital Wednesday morning and is reported to be improving nicely. The steamer Keokuk left Hampshire street landing unable to carry all freight, lifting the gang plank early. White Collar lines begin through service to Davenport next Monday with Keokuk directly connecting with the Helen Blair at Burlington. The 1916 17 Egyptian cotton crop value was estimated at 195000000.
Quincy surgeons report blood transfusion apparatus available and tests completed with compatible donors. Dr. Wheelock of the Illinois State bank building conducted tests. Dr. Reder of St. Louis advised only if needed. Despite limited funds, St Mary hospital houses an X-ray machine and labs, boosting local capability and confidence in transfusion and hospital care.
Military honors were awarded to the Chaddock School boys at a Wednesday evening dress parade led by Capt. Zoller and Lt. Hair of Company FE Tenth S. G. Commissions were presented to James M. Fitch Howard D. McPherson and warrants to Robert Hazard Charles Markham Benjamin Negus Warren Birkenhead and James Adair. Capt. Zoller spoke on leadership responsibility and the value of military training as guests Miss Mariam Carlyle and Mr. Tra Nixon attended.
Ellington township exceeded the Victory Loan quota on Wednesday and workers sent an offer to assist Quincy through County Chairman J. M. Winters. The message promised help to raise funds and ensure Quincy reaches its goal. Winters replied that Quincy is in sight of the quota and will not fall short.
City Clerk Schroer said saloonkeepers lacking May and June licenses renewed and will operate today. One new license issued for closing days in Quine. Highland Park granted a license to operate as the dry spell approaches, with 98 saloons to keep polling.
A Washington dispatch reports that the 88th division was released from overseas duty on April 25 and the 89th on April 26, with plans to return to the United States. It notes uncertainty about current locations and promises “Ordered Home” updates as units sail and arrive.
Philip B. Parker father of Frederic Parker superintendent of WW Parker company died in White Plains New York Wednesday evening from pneumonia. telegram to Mrs Frederic Parker formerly Miss Edna Duker said he had been ill only a short time. Parker’s son left Quincy last Saturday after learning his father was critical. He visited Quincy last fall and was remembered as an influential businessman in White Plains.
Mrs Elmer Lear 61 died at Blessing hospital after a three month illness. Born in Shelby county she lived in Marion county most of life. Survived by husband two sons Ray of Kansas City and Ray of St Louis and daughter Miss Jane Lear at home. Body to Woodland for burial.
Funeral services for A A Seehorn former county and city superintendent were largely attended on Wednesday. Short services were held at his home at 1115 Vermont street and at the First Christian church with Rev. R Newton officiating. Burial followed at Woodland cemetery. Bearers were Elmer Peter William Jellison George McAdams Hf Lumis John McGlasson and Oscar Keller. Relatives and friends traveled from Kansas City Maywood Mo Marcelline and Ursa among other towns to pay tribute.
Mrs Harry Georgian former Quin e van dies at Burlington home after an operation shock. She was about 50 years old, survived by husband and daughter. Husband formerly a fireman out of Quincy on the Burlington, still with the company at Burlington. Funeral planned in Burlington.
Mrs Susana Wher Eber widow of William Eber longtime Quincy resident died at 2608 Maine street Wednesday evening at 6 45 of complications from advanced age. Born in Bavaria January 1 1834 she came to America in 1854 living in Warren then moved to Quincy. Survived by son William and five daughters Emma Sadie Sophia Fredia Nellie all at home, brother George Eber, sister Mrs Henry Eber of Camp Point, and grandson Eugene wed in Quincy April 6 1914. Eber was widely known in Quincy and had a three year period of serious illness prior to death.
Internal Revenue Collector Picker ing of Springfield announces new levies on luxury goods from silk stockings to toilet articles. The tax rate ranges from 1 cent per 23 cents on toiletries to 10 percent on clothing and various items, with higher thresholds for hats shoes purses and jewelry. The article urges readers to prepare for the added cost as enforcement begins to fund national needs.
Belgians request a first advance of 2 900 990 000 francs for their share of German indemnity, conveyed to the Associated Press via French dispatches. The request follows prior assurances and signals from Paris.
Readable forecast notes unsettled conditions moving across the north and west with showers possible. South portions expected to stay fair later in the period with general cloudiness. Temperatures vary with unsettled trends Thursday into Friday, and Friday night through Saturday, with changes in wind and possible precipitation.
The river from below Muscatine to Louisiana will fall steadily in the next 24 hours. The decline will be modest and not reach forecasted levels, with water expected to drop gradually across the stretch.
Classifieds show vehicles and plants for sale and a hotel job ad. Ford car in good shape listed by Carl Golliher with phone 424. Chafee tomato and cabbage plants offered by Joy Brinkman at 1011 Mating St. Wanted: Cigar girl apply at Hotel Quincy. For rent two front ground floor rooms with water toilet and gas for cooking inquire 303 Jersey Street. Rent reasonable.
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