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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
2
County Treasurer E. W. Peter reports a $25,000 tax haul over the last two days as the grace period closed Tuesday night. Taxpayers rushed to pay before penalties begin, with delinquent lands and lots to be sold starting June 18 and 25 percent of taxes going to the sale proceeds.
The Southern Illinois district Evangelical Synod meeting in East St. Louis has been postponed due to the unavailability of Rev. Jarger. The conference is rescheduled for May 30 to June 6, with Salem St Peter and St Paul churches represented by their pastors. Delegates include Rev. Walter Dickman of Ursa and Rev. Oscar Tuthe of Fowler.
The Whig and the U S department of agriculture launch a farm labor recruiting station to pair workers with farms across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Free services seek permanent, experienced farm hands. married men with families prioritized. transient labor discouraged. farmers within 75 miles of Quincy urged to register needs.
At Lippincott hall a newly formed infantry company of veterans from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home was organized. John E. Andrew named captain with B F Monroe first lieutenant and W. B. Condrey second lieutenant. Regular meetings set for 2 o'clock on Tuesdays and Fridays. Several cottage residents update on health visits, transfers, and kitchen duties as the community adjusts.
The Peninsular and Oriental liner Ballarat of 11,120 gross tons used as a troop ship was sunk by a German submarine. All troops aboard were rescued by British torpedo destroyers and trawlers while en route from Australia to England.
The funeral for David Steward, a Quincy figure, was held Monday afternoon at his Augusta home with a large turnout and notable out of town attendees. Steward, born February 27, 1854 in Augusta, died at 63, leaving wife Martha Hutchinson, five children, sixteen grandchildren, and numerous relatives.
The funeral of Dr Hebren Claflin a long admired physician in Chicago was held Sunday. The 2 years old fiancee Dr Mabel A Jackman hosted his illness and burial. Claflin formerly lived in Quincy and moved to Chicago 45 years ago leaving three sons Albert H Claflin of Chicago Austin Claflin of London and Corrin Claflin of London. Relatives include Lady Tennessee Claflin Cook and Lady Victoria Woodhull Martin.
Mrs Sarah Jane Clingingsmith of Burton died at home early Monday. Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm in the Presbyterian church in Burton conducted by Rev S D McCracken. She was 90 and survived by three children living near Burton. Burial to follow at Graceland cemetery with bearers Casper Freiburg John Scheiner W F Meeaty EH ferron C L Guth and A H W Hirth.
The funeral for Henry Erke will be held at 12 30 PM in the home of Mrs IT Lucking two miles west of Fonte and at 1 30 PM in Fowler church. Burial follows in Chase cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
Mendon, May 2 William I Kamerer a farmer east of the Tivis bridge on Bear Creek was thrown from his wagon Tuesday morning and died in the afternoon. He leaves a wife and two children. Doctors Austen and Brenner were called but could not help. the injury was too severe. Kamerer died at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Efforts are underway in Egypt to revive flax farming as the war disrupts supplies to Britain and France. At current prices Egyptian growers stand to gain large profits from an expanded area under flax, with the previous year's area in doubt.
The Quincy drive for the Army Y M C A fund nears the end with $5 200 raised of a $7 500 goal. Adams Brown county towns report good support. Mt Sterling Mendon Payson Camp Point and Clayton show contributions. Quincy has $2 200 pledged and is urged to mail checks to George B Cawthorne.
Farmer Rusk travels to Springfield this morning to join the Illinois Agricultural association meeting. Delegates from 24 counties gather as senate and house committees discuss farming legislation and plan a preparedness campaign to boost food production with county and district leagues urged to cooperate.
Rosie Deters twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B J C Deters of 622 York street has been unconscious for two weeks due to infantile paralysis and brain fever with doubtful chance of recovery. Doctor Nelson of the state health department in Springfield examined Monday and confirmed infantile paralysis.
On May 2, 1858, William B. and Charles W. Munroe were born in Quincy and today they celebrate their 50th birthday. The pair, lifelong Fifth ward residents, include William B. Munroe, a watchman at Quincy National Bank, and Charles W. Munroe, connected with the Journal of Industry, residing at 1035 Oak Street. Policemen are an official part of British munition plants.
A new fifteen cent loaf appears in Quincy to replace the ten cent loaf. The larger loaf is described as half again as large while maintaining the same quality, driven by demand from a certain class of trade.
Twenty acres of Toronto parks will be partitioned into 50 by 50 foot plots for cultivation at no charge. The plan enables residents to garden on municipal land, subject to future regulations and eligibility rules.
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