Police Seek 20 Percent Pay Rise For City Force
Quincy police petition for a 20 percent salary increase to be submitted to the finance committee amid budget preparations. Aldermen McNutt Ellis and Bergmann are reportedly on Mayor-elect O'Brien's expected finance panel. Police cite a 79 percent cost of living rise over five years and 19 percent food cost increase since 1917. Current pay is $85 for patrol, $90 for sergeants and detectives, with $10 expense allowance. Firefighters also seek raises, but funds may be tight due to costs of a double platoon system and lost saloon license revenue. City council members acknowledge salary needs across departments and seek funds if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Police Department
Philip O'Brien
James E. McNutt
Perry C. Ellis
Otto J. Bergmann
Bergmann
Jury finds Haskell guilty of forgery in Hannibal case
In Hannibal Court of Common Pleas at 6 pm Friday William Haskell a noted Ralls county farmer was found guilty of forging his signature on an order for money sent to Mrs Mary Lynch. Sentence set at two years with a motion for a new trial. Jury listed Charlton Abright Major Mahan Morris Brinkman Foster Harris Knighton Breeding Pennewell. Prosecutor Roy Hamlin led the case with Drake Watson Jesse Jones and Carwine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
J. T. Major
C R. Mahan
Thomas B. Morris
Morris Brinkman
F. M. Foster, Jr
Henry Huser
Frank D. Richmond
Milton P Knighton
Charles E. Breeding
Charles Pennewell
Roy Hamlin
Drake Watson
Jesse Jones
Carwine
Life Long Reader of Whig Dies at 82
C. W. White a lifelong reader of The Whig died at 82 in the Soldiers and Sailors Home hospital. A Civil War captain he later worked in mercantile business in Brooklyn. Since his wife’s death he lived with his daughter at 406 State Street. Funeral services are set for Saturday in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. White
Whig
Brooklyn
State Stret
W C U State Meeting Scheduled for June in Chicago
Western Catholic Union members announce the 1919 state convention will meet in St Benedict's Parish Chicago June 20 and 30 after no gathering in 1918 due to war. Many Quincyans expected to attend with the national Central Verein convention slated for Chicago in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Catholic Union
St. Henedict's
Chicago
Central Verein
Abe Martin On Near Beer And Cum Sargent Visit
A humorous Abe Martin note praises near beer as affordable and mentions Cum Sargent visiting town. Sargent is described as a progressive farmer who owns two cars and buys his butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Quincy Boys Expected To Sail For Home May 2
The Thirty third division machine gunners in Brest are believed ready to sail or already at sea though no official dispatches confirm their departure. Letters from Harold Leffingwell and others say to expect May 2 with arrival in the United States by May 15, amid plans for a Chicago reception and mustering out at Camp Grant. Leffingwell, office orderly to General Bell, notes busy packing as crews anticipate homeward waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Brest
France
United States
Harold Leffingwell
C. W. Leffingwell
Chicago
Camp Grant
Leffingwell
Bell
the Thirtythird
Deaths and Funerals in Quincy This Week
James Vaughn colored dies at 61 in his home at 206 North Twelfth street after a long illness. Funeral service set for Monday at 2:30 PM at Bethel A M E church. Harold Everett Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin, dies at 930 Kentucky street after a few hours illness from convulsions. He was born February 13, 1917 in Quincy. Survived by parents, one brother Arthur, one sister Anna, grandparents Thomas Martin Quincy and W. J. Stice of Lewistown Missouri. Amelia A Hollensteiner dies at home on State street after months of illness. Born July 22, 1872 in Quincy, lifelong resident, member of St. James church. Survived by mother Anna Kruse and sisters Clara and Minnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vaughn
North Twelfth Street
Bethel A. M. E
Harold Everett Martin
Harry Martin
Kentucky Street
Quincy
Arthur
Anna
Thomas Martin
W. J. Stice
Lewistown
Amelia A. Hollensteiner
Hos State Street
Miss Polensteiner
St. James Church
Anna Kruse
Clara
Minnie
Funeral services for Mrs Susan Eber at residence
Funeral services for Mrs Susan Eber will be held at the residence 2608 Maine Street this afternoon at 2 30 o clock with burial in Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Eber
Maine Street
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary P. Cooley held at Daugherty chapel
Rev. R. H. Hartley officiated the 2 pm service for Mrs. Mary P. Cooley. Mrs. Frank Garner and Mrs. Phineas Haggas sang. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery with bearers consisting of her sons and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Cooley
R. H. Hartley
Daugherty Chapel
Frank Garner
Phineas Haggas
Woodland Cemetery
Cooley
Funeral held for James Mays at 2242 Hampshire Street
Friends attended the Wednesday afternoon service at the home for James Mays. Rev. F A McCarty led the rites with singing by Mrs. John T Inghram and Mrs. George Reeves. Burial followed at Woodland cemetery with bearers A D Cole H M Swope W O Powell Ezra Best Justices Reardon and Bonney. Relatives from Palmyra and LaGrange joined local mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mays
Hampshire Street
F. A. McCarty
John T. Inghram
George Reeves
Woodland Cemetery
A. VD. Cole
H. M. Swope
W. O. Powell
Ezra Best
Reardon
Bonney
Enoch and
J. T. Iansborough
Palmyra
Jewell McLeod
JF. Quinn
LaGrange
Infant Richard Flaiz Dies at Home After Illness
Richard Joseph Flaiz infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flaiz of 1310 North Twelfth street died Friday at 8:25 PM after heart trouble. Born March 18 last, he is survived by parents one brother Elmer six, two grandmothers Mrs John Flair and Mrs Buster, and several uncles and aunts. Funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Joseph Flais
Richard Joseph Flaiz
Carl Flaiz
North Twelfth Street
Elmer
John Flair
Buster
Puneral
Probate Court Appoints Executors for Estates
In probate court Eliza Emmons is named executrix of the Lawrence E. Emmons Sr estate with bond set at 18000. Charles W Meyer is named executor of the Lewis Shelton estate with bond set at 400. The will of Ouke Kaufman leaves all to his wife who is named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Emmons
Lawrence E. Emmons, Sr
Charles W. Meyer
Lewis Shelton
Ouke Kaufman
Bartlett and Garner Firm Dissolution Announcement
Bartlett and Garner announce the dissolution of their law partnership. Each will continue practicing at his former office in the Heintz Building located at 304 North 6th Street.
Questions For The Whig On The Telephone In Print
A reader notes there is no excise tax on furniture under the new revenue law. The luxury tax applies to some household goods such as rugs and carpets over six dollars per square yard, picture frames over ten dollars each, and lighting fixtures over twenty six dollars each, but not furniture proper according to available information.
Eden Washing Machines Scarce Amid Limited Stock
Local advertisement from Quin Cy Gas Electric Heating Co. promotes scarce Eden washing machines and urges customers to try The Eden model while supplies last. Free trial offered with guaranteed Eden branding to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Cox
Park group grants use for Camp Parker reception
Directors of the Boulevard and Park association unanimously approved using Gardner Park, the former Camp Parker grounds, for the Quin cy boys reception and festivities upon their return from service. Bishop Fawcett cited latest advisories that the troops would reach Grant May 25, with possible delay to early June if parading in Chicago. Financial talks covered park funding, isolation hospital location, road improvements, and plans for a band stand joint project with the city and park association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard’ and Park Association
Gardner Park
Old Fifth Infantry
Quincy
Camp Parker
Bishop Fawcett
Camp Grant
Burlington Railroad
Brest
Chicago
Association
Chester Poling
L. E. Emmons, Jr
Julius Kespohl
E. P. Bradford
Floyd Munroe
Fred P. Taylor
George Miller
George Binkert
Parker Heights
E. J. Parker
Washington Park Committee
Washington Park
Southpark
City and Park and Boulevard Association
Three Applications At South Side Club
Three applications for membership were received in the weekly meeting of the South Side Boat club Friday Night and that little business was transacted by the members. Volleyball was played by two picked teams and the children of the Woodland Home have been given the use of the gym nasium this afternoon to play volley ball. The board of directors meet Monday night and the joint meeting and en tertainment of the club members and the Ladies' Aid society will be held Tuesday night. The ladies will give a whist on the afternoon of May 9. The meeting of the North Side Boat club was devoted to the transaction of the regular business which included the receipt of several applications for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Woodland
Ladies' Aid Society
North Side Boat Club
Auto Trades Ass'n Committees Named in Quincy Meeting
General trade conditions were discussed at the Quincy Auto Trades association meeting held at the Hotel Quincy Friday night. President J. G. Clough announced committees for the coming year including Good reads and legislative members Thos M Beatty HOF Lummis W J Guth Barney Schallenbergs S A Hubbard P E Hess J W Hart Shop and service Ford Giesing A J Newberry Roy Pfanschmider Social Morry Adter T C Nichols Woo Childers Business A P Nesta AL JW Plank BE S Bennett EOC Leng DF Yantis Membership R J Clarke Chag Ww Herchentroeder TH J Sehnette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Auto Trades Association
Quincy
J. G. Clough
Thos
M. Beatty
Hof Lummis
W. J. Guth
Barney Schallenbergs
S. A. Hubbard
P. E. Hess
J. W. Hart
Ford Giesing
Recorded Births Reprennted to Health Board
Births reported to the board of health list multiple families with new infants at Blessing Riessing and other hospitals. Names include Herman Arp George Sanders Albert Waterkotte John Bruening Fred Francis Henry Oberdorfer George Fisher Claude Morton George Mason George Merritt Cornelius Heller Herman Hohmeyer with dates ranging March 23 to April 29 and births a daughter or son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Herman Arp
South Fourteenth Street
Mel
George J. Sanders
St. Madison
Albert Waterkotte
North Sixteenth Street
John H. Bruening
Chestnut
Fred E. Francis
Broadway
Blessing Hospital
Henry D. Oberdorfer
George J. Fisher
Vermont Street
Riessing Hospital
Claude Morton
State Street
George Mason
Madison Street
George Merritt
North Twelfth Street
Cornelius Heller
Oak Street
Herman Hohmeyer
South Thirteenth Street
Dausshter
Three Girls Fight Their Buddy on Hampshire Street
Three women attacked a male escort near Fourth Street in two street scenes. In the first, the trio pummeled the man who suffered a bloodied nose. a bartender and bystander intervened. In the second, a woman attacked a man with a knife and a broken shower stick. the shower ended the brawl. Police had no reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire Street
Fourth Street
Andrew Musholt Receives Navy Discharge Homeward Bound
Andrew Musholt son of Mr and Mrs F Musholt 1600 Elm Street has been discharged from the navy He telegraphed from Pittsburgh Pa that he would arrive home Saturday morning Musholt served as organist and choir director at St Francis church in Quincy He gained recognition as band and orchestra director on the U S S Melville touring England and France Ireland duty and a Cuba stop preceded a planned voyage with a destroyer before discharge He holds the rank of first petty officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Musholt
F. Musholt
Elm Street
Navy
Pittsburgh
Musholt
Quincy
St. Francis Parish
U.S. S. Melville
England
France
Ireland
Melville
United States
Cuba
Young Musholt
Goodapple Succeeds Mellen as Baggageman at Wabash
Quincys Pulse Goodapple, promoted from night to day baggageman to replace the late Lucius W. Mellen, will hold the post until a night baggageman is appointed, with the oldest employee in the service eligible for the slot. Also notes Dr L H Wolfe fractured rib, George Rupp injured finger, Charles W Derby petitioned delinquent, Mrs J W Bingaman recovering from appendicitis, Daisy Akers granted divorce from Clarence Akers, and upcoming school board appointments due May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodapple
Mellen
Ralph Goodapple
Wabash Station
Lucius W. Mellen
Quincy High School Debating Team Wins Dual Over Hannibal
Quincy high school debaters defeated Hannibal in two matches, at home 2 to 1 and in Hannibal by unanimous decision. Teams argued the League of Nations treaty, with Quincy negatives led by Robert Timmerwilke and Charlotte McCarl, and Hannibal affirmatives led by William Redman and Hazel Wilkins. Evan E. Anderson praised for coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy High School
Hannibal High School
Hannibal
Quincy
United States Senate
League of Nations
Robert Timmerwilke
Charlotte McUarl
William Redman
Hazel Wilkins
Robert Bunting
Manuel Swartz
Edward Hulse
June Rice
League
World League of Nations
Charlotte McCarl
U. S
Europe
Timmerwilke
America
Evan E. Anderson
Secretary for War Camp Secretary Position Not Yet Filled
Discussion on filling the War Camp Community Service secretary post in Quincy last week yielded no appointment. Government representative Mr Randall did not attend Friday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting. The salary was unsettled, with the secretary to be a paid government appointee aiding veterans returning to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
O F. Randall
War Department Commission On
Randall
No Contract Let For State Street Work
Springfield reports no bids were accepted for the extension of the State Street road in Adams County. Meyer & Peter of Quinners bid $1800 over the state estimate, engineers say the estimate stands. Plans may change. the Mill Creek crossing and steep hill may require a concrete road. Debate over bond issue inclusion affects materials and design choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Adams County
Meyer & Peter
Quinners
Mill Creek
Local Rabbit Show Awards Delayed by Large Entry Numbers
Judge H J Plegge of St Louis, official judge for the Quincy Rabbit Breeders Association show, could not finish judging all classes Friday at the armory. He praised the event as among the best, noting strong attendance by schoolchildren and expected crowds Sunday for Trannibal day, with awards and rib bons to be presented that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Plegge
St. Louis
Quincy Rabbit Breeders Association
Armory
Judge Plegge
National Breeders and Fanciers Association
Quincey
United States
Hannibal Rabbit Breeders Club
Quincy
Quincy to inspect Birney safety street cars in St Louis visit
Superintendent W A Martin and Quincy Chamber of Commerce leaders will travel to St Louis next week to review Birney safety cars. Known as the Ford in street railway circles, the modern cars promise quicker starts easier stops and labor saving features. They aim to replace old equipment before snow flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Martin
Chamber of Commerce and
City Council
St. Louis
Quincy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ant
Rose From Ranks To Lieutenant In Army
Lieut. Ray Penrose, who earned his commission from the ranks, has returned home from overseas. He enlisted December 13, 1917, trained at Jefferson Barracks and Camp Grant, then went to France where he received his second lieutenants commission in New York City. His unit, Company H of the 140th Infantry, reached the front day before the armistice but did not engage in combat. He landed back in the United States the day following. He is the son of Mr and Mrs O E Penrose of 2900 Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Penrose
Penrose
Jefferson Barracks
Camp Grant
New York City
France
140Th Infantry
35Th Division
United States
Quincy
O. E. Penrose
Vermont Street
Verdict Returned For North Star Co In Eye Case
After a lengthy deliberation the jury found for North Star Eye Case Company against Ibert Rust of Meredosia, awarding $118.90 plus interest bringing the total to $600 on a note dispute wired by the local concern. A separate case Milton Tress v Hinets Automobile Insurance Exchange ended without a verdict. jurors stood 9 to 3 in favor of the plaintiff, and the panel was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star Eye
Ibert Rust of
Meredosia
Dwmages Tao
Sant
Wess
Soldier Honored After Ten Months Service in WWI
George J. Dyrr of the Four Hundred Sixty-ninth Truck Company Provisional Supply Train Third Army arrived in Quincy Friday after ten months service. He enlisted in July 1918 and was sent to France then Germany and has received his honorable discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Dyrr
Four Hundred Sixty-ninth Truck Company
Third Army
Quincey
France
Germany
Former Quincy Woman Killed Near Palmyra
Mrs Albert Hastings formerly of Quincy died Friday evening when a team hitched to a corn planter ran away on a Palmyra farm. She was about 33, married to Bernard Hastings, and survived by her husband and one son. Burial planned in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hf. Hastings
Quincy
Palmyra
Hasting
Grant Irwin
Ffastiunes
Hastings
Irwin
Suspect For Stern Robbery Arrested
Guy Ogilbie a blacksmith living in Tennessee Illinois was arrested in Quincy by Deputy Sheriff John Connery and George Koch as a suspect in the robbery of the Stern shoe case last Saturday night. He is held in the county jail pending investigation. He disposed of several pairs of new shoes in a second hand store but none were from Sterns. Authorities believe he knows more about the robbery as several statements are contradicted. He claimed to have bought the shoes from Ed Pittinger in Tennessee but that proved false. He says he came to Quincy last Wednesday and his name appears at the Planters hotel register last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ogilbie
Tennessee
Quincy
John Connery
George Koch
Stern
Ogilbie
Selz- Schwabb
Connery and Koch
Ed Pittinger
Sterns
Planters Hotel
Hood to Open Commission House at Hotel Newcomb
J E Hood plans to open a new commission house in the corner room of the Hotel Newcomb at Maine and Fourth streets once office fixtures and wiring are installed. The space formerly served as the uptown Burlington railroad ticket office. Col Frank S Wood and Robert Hood will assist in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hood
Hotel Newcomb
Maine
Fourth Streets
Burlington Railroad
Frank S. Wood
Robert Hood
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri Iowa
Illinois shows showers Saturday and Sunday with cooler conditions on Sunday. Missouri and Iowa expect showers Saturday and probably Sunday with cooler conditions on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Forecast Report With Unclear OCR Text
Incomplete OCR text notes river conditions with figures on water level drop and 24 hour change. Specific dates, places, or named authorities are not readable.
Classified misfit fragments from a late notice page
Help wanted and thanks printed in broken text. Listings include a housekeeping request for rooms and meals, with incomplete contact details. A death notice expresses gratitude to relatives and friends, mentioning hospital staff and specific individuals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haskell
Ralls County
Abe Martin
Quincy Boys
Eden
South Side
Auto Trades Ass
L. H. Wolfe
George Rupp
South Fifth Street
Mr. Rupp
Charles W. Derby
Lea
Daisy Akers
Circuit Court
Clarence Akers
Akers
Milldred
Board of Education
Fourth
Hampshire
James Handley
Capt. Handly
Washington
Supt. Martin
North Star Co
Albert Hastings
Joe Hood
Ise
Tvall
Vero Freta
Muscatiuyrs
Lisiina
I & Mh
Enee Daily
St. Prut
Davenport
Kreithsburg
Oltumwa
Hannival
Lavishans
St. Leouts
Dee Dex
Chestnut Street
W. BE
Kantusky
Joe Thorpaith
Trampsiire Sts
Tilanwes
Robert Sumster
St. Mary’s Hospital
Elevet Phil @ren
Baker
Brenneramy Johnston
Bumeter Weet Danshters
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