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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
22
Carthage city officials reorganize for the year. Mayor Hartzell urges Sunday motion picture entertainments with church hours considered, plus support for clean sports and local ball games to curb youth temptations. Red Cross elects a large executive committee spanning multiple towns.
Rev Willam Allen of LaBelle filled his appointment in the M church Sunday. Monroe Teachenor of Shelburn visited his sister Mrs P J Gardonier Saturday and Sunday. Mr Morrison and family moved to the property vacated by Fred Mason. Mrs Anna Abbott and children Rusell and LaVerne of Shelbina visiting James and Ira Abbott east of town. Zelne Myers expected to join Camp Funston after arriving in the U S. he spent months in Gere Pathan prison. Our sick report shows R B Sanford improving and able to leave his room. Prof O G Sanford and Miss Clara Sanford returned to school work at Palrosra and St Joseph. Millard Preston returned from Wirksville hospital where he had an eye removed. Mr Preston King recovering and to receive a glass eye soon. The birthday party for Mrs Poor was held at their home Wednesday with a fine time. Mr and Mrs Poor joined Rebekah lodge last week. Miss Leona Smith returned home from Bethel High School. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hall hosted friends Sunday. Newark Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges observed the 100th anniversary with a program and reception April 26. attendees from Edina, Ta Belle, Shelba nina, and Plevna lodges. John C Steffen hosted a Sunday in honor of son Carl and bride Delia Mounkes, married in Kansas April 21. Carl Steffen, recently discharged from Camp Funston, was a former local boy. Many gifts noted as they plan to start housekeeping on the Flo Steffen farm northeast of Newark. Attendees included Abbott and Wilt families, Ira Abbott and family, Miss Maud Wit, Everett Steffen and children, Carl Steffen and family, and other Newark residents.
The People v John Thomas ends after about an hour of deliberation with a verdict of murder. Thomas, of Pike Station, shot George W Watts near Pike Station last August. Watts died days later. Thomas claimed self defense amid a history of threats. The city reports other residents moving or visiting, including Grover Beedle moving to Chicago area and family travels, with ongoing updates on local residents.
London May 3 Reuters reports it is unlikely the peace treaty will be ready for presentation to the Germans before the end of next week. Several questions remain unsettled and the working document is taking longer than expected.
Washington May 3 William G Sharp former American ambassador to France was presented the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor at the French embassy today in a ceremony recognizing his diplomatic service and contributions to Franco American relations.
The article recounts Joe McGee’s early life in Hannibal starting at age 11 with a Negro show, his switch to Shellina’s medicine show, a freight-train escape, and eventual ascent as a principal in Al G Fields’ minstrel company, later moving to vaudeville on the Orpheum circuit and becoming a noted performer in his hometown. His family links tie him to Mark Twain’s birthplace house in Florida and to Clemens’ boyhood home on Hill Street.
The regular May term of the United States District Court will convene in Hannibal May 26. Deputy clerk Thomas O'Fearn said 23 grand jurors and 20 petit jurors were drawn and sent to U.S. Marshal John Lynch in St. Louis. Petit juror identities remain confidential until court opens.
Rockford WL May 4 report says three thousand furniture factory workers will vote on amended proposals by the manufacturers. Three thousand machinists have delayed any strike action until next week. Window cleaners seek an eight hour day and eighty five cents an hour. Domestic prelates named by Pope Benedict include Monsignor Dennis O Connor of New York Rev James A Griffin of Halifax Iowa and Rev George Warring chancellor of army bishops.
The victory button for all who served honorably in the army will be distributed about May 15. Bronze awaits nonwounded personnel while silver honors those wounded in action. Eligible officers, enlisted personnel, trainees, field clerks, and army nurse corps members may obtain buttons by sending discharge certificates or orders, with civil officer certification, to the nearest military post or recruiting station.
Lieut. Arthur Shumate of the 33rd division reports from Luxemburg France on April 13 that if all goes well the unit should be home within a month. He notes high spirits and pre departure preparations, including an employment bureau to match men with preferred work and locations in the United States. Rumors of split demobilization are denied. official word says muster out at Camp Grant.
Eight year old George Eberle of 726 South Fourteenth street lost the middle finger of his right hand Saturday afternoon while playing with a lawn mower. Dr. H. F. Litchfield treated the injury and the boy was taken home by city ambulance. A false alarm had circulated about a fall down the Mercantile building elevator shaft, later corrected by police.
Green City notes record visits from Seward and Meriwether families, Eva Page returning home from Columbia, and baccalaureate sermon preached by Elder E. Hannah in the Presbyterian church. Local professionals Magee Batley Reeves Payne and others visit Kirksville, Milan, and Chicago for personal and business matters. Mr and Mrs Pfeiffer Hoff man of Chicago wed in city and depart for Chicago.
A daughter was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs R W Lofquist of Keokuk with grandparents on the Lofquist and Cham pion lines. Mr and Mrs A Lofequist of Quincy are cited as happy grandparents. Bern is noted as a daughter born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs J F Champion of LaGrange Hh, the former Georgia DeCrow, making the child the first granddaughter of Jap and Mrs DeCrow.
Mr and Mrs M E Larkin have moved to a new home at 27th and Broadway and will be glad to greet friends. They previously lived farther down town.
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