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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
6
A Post A TPA special committee investigates the Burlington bridge toll status to determine if the railroad company no longer owns the right to charge tolls. If tolls can be eliminated the city may assume maintenance and take over the wagon bridge to provide free passage, pending legal clarity and impact on Quincy.
Police Relief Association members voted to increase annual vacations to 15 days with pay and to secure an off day every eighth day instead of every tenth. The change, discussed at city hall, comes as the council was to see the proposal. The meeting also approved sick benefit claims.
Mrs Anna Tuffli recently returned from Chicago where she passed examinations for the work in Eastern Star and is now qualified for a commission as lecturer She is past worthy matron of Alpha chapter No 109 and is the first member of the water to qualify as a grand lecturer She is the only grand lecturer in this section of the state The examination requires full knowledge of the ritual to a high degree of proficiency.
Lieut. Col. E. M. Lewis conducted the first federal inspection of the Machine Gun company in the Armory on Wednesday evening. Capt. James Beatty led the unit. He praised rapid progress since organization and noted drill quality exceeded many older units. Government equipment and uniforms, valued at about 30000, will be provided by the state and federal government. The armament includes four machine guns, six mules, and one ammunition gun. The company has two gun platoons of two guns each, with six men per gun. The rest serves as musicians, cooks, and stable personnel. A dance followed the inspection, about 100 couples attending, with O Farllells orchestra providing music.
Federal investigators quietly examine illegal liquor dispensation in city rooming houses run by women without licenses. The probe has lasted days with no public announcements planned until arrests are ready. Several private venues allegedly operate without licenses for private entertainment and alcohol sales.
Rumors of a walk-out at the Quincy hotel kitchen proved unfounded as the entire crew was discharged after an argument led by the chef who ran the department like a pirate captain. Manager Adelpohl visits St. Louis seeking a new chef while the kitchen staff supply meals in the interim.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Quincy lodge of Perfection in the Masonic temple Wednesday night. The elected officers were also installed into office. T. Po master Almon TL Plizen Deputy master William iA Schaein aeler Senior warden William R. Stanbury Junior warden Geotee Perit Orator William E. Downey Treasurer Samuel Wool dred Secretary Edward S. Muller Master of ceremonies Loren JE Gill house Hospitaller Frank G. Evsist Guard Frederick DL Gorntemann Tyler George Thompson
The Outhey commandery No 77 forms a drill corps for the Missouri grand commanders conclave in Pfannibal May 23 24 and the state commandery conclave in Decatur in October. Twenty four sir knights and seven officers will be trained for fancy drilling to participate in parades and drills at annual commandery events.
Miss Minnie Schaefer of 804 State street is up and around after illness. Bargain notice for women offers any new spring suit in house for 9.75. Suts made of black and white wool checks plain colored popling and serges at Doerr Dept Store. Phil Meyer and Ed Grimmer visited Hannibal Tuesday. Albert Heckle dairyman on South Twenty-fourth street builds a large silo with 125 ton capacity.
Quin cy supporters report about 3500 dollars pledged in four day canvass for the Fall Round-up fund. Chairman John E Linihan leads the financial committee as teams from liquor dealers, manufacturers, grocers, hotels and newspapers report strong early returns and aim for five to six thousand dollars before next Wednesday meeting. The program committee will be named next week to launch the prize lists and farmers plan for the competition.
In Quincy, soliciting and other committees report strong public support for the Fall Round-Up. Chairman John Linihan praised the fundraising progress and predicted continued pledges from more firms next week as the event nears grand success.
J M Rosenbury, superintendent of motive power for McKinley Trac tion system, arrived with auditor Walter J Adelpohl to inspect books and announce new one man operated cars. The lighter cars will use less current, include front entry, air brakes, and pay fares, aiming to improve service without reducing staff.
W H Wood proprietor of the Wood hotel was mistaken for Woodrow Wilson by fellow travelers on a Hannibal to Quincy train. He was identified when he removed his hat. Also notes: Judge Carl E Epler returns home on crutches after a Chicago trip and hospital treatment for a broken arch. Henry G Cupp leaves for Caldwell Kansas.
Parents fear for children as only about 300 pupils attend Dewey school amid safety concerns. Superintendent E G Bauman and the board consider transferring students, building a new school, and an upcoming special election scheduled Saturday to authorize $75,000 in bonds.
Fire crews from Nos 2 and 7 stations responded to a stir alarm at 9 50 Wednesday morning at SWS4 North Second street the home of Bert Chatten. The blow torch used by painters ignited weather boarding and flames were extinguished before the department arrived with no damage.
Mrs George Hummert who lives north of Locust street was surprised Tuesday afternoon when 16 women guests arrived with lunch baskets. The gathering featured card games and other activities with whist prizes awarded to Miss Agnes Bernhardt Miss Helen Frese and Mrs Ralph Wessman. A peanut hunt introduced as a new feature saw prizes go to Mr Wred Otten and Mrs George Hummert.
The river rises at 0.3 ft per day, could surpass 18 feet before recession. Midnight level 16.7 ft. year’s high previously 18 ft. Dubuque expects a three foot gain. if trend continues, town may see over 18 ft within a week. Flooding widens river and delays bottom land preparation.
A complaint about a band of gypsies near Ninth and Hampshire streets led to police orders for them to leave the city. The women, begging at local businesses, were reported to have attempted highway robbery, with a city salesman losing $17 from his wallet while they read his fortune. Most of the money was recovered. the salesman denied knowledge of the incident.
The April post office receipts totaled 14080.46 dollars, somewhat below March. Stamp revenue reached 12536.39 dollars, newspapers and periodicals 1091.94, permits mailings 227.34, and box rents 209.10. Extra income included 2.04 from stamped envelope and wrapper sales and 15.65 from waste paper and twine.
Letters of guardianship issued to William Inpensen for Henry Elter Brock Carl Ellerbrock Edith Elter Brock and Alma Ellerbrock. Bond set at 3.20 dollars.
A letter from a Dutch friend, dated January and vetted by censors, speaks of anti German sentiment fueled more by wartime press actions than by Germany alone. It describes floods and famine causing deaths and starvation, urging aid to distribute food to stricken locals in Amsterdam and Spaarndammerstraat 88. The writer signs WM Von Ziinerden and includes Dutch addresses for donations.
Jacksonville police arrest Fred Griswold, a well known police character, in connection with the murder of Ralph McDonald the previous Sunday. He is jailed and to be presented before the canvener's jury.
Bids for the section B6 o road extension on East State street were opened in Springfield. Rees Brothers won with 15028.87 for a 6910 foot 15 foot macadam road funded half by county and half by state under Good Roads law. Other bids were Cameron & Jones 17525.35 and Buff and Son 174.56.
Decatur council hosts major degrees next Sunday with lone Quincy members planning to attend.
Weather notes indicate rising river in Louisiana with daily conditions through the 8th and 16.5 uncertainty. Local forecast warns of potential flooding risk and uncertain river levels affecting nearby communities.
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