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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

Page

6

Silver lining appears in the flood district

Landowners and residents in Quincy drainage districts breathed easier as the flood crest passed and levees held. Water fell from 19.7 feet with continued guard patrols and sandbag work by W. P. Bushnell, while districts including Indian Grave and Fabius River faced seepage and high pressure but showed improving outlook with the sun and falling water.

Quincy Indian Grave Fabius River Fabius Duergen Creek Indian Grove Lima Hunt Ouiney

Liberty township over the top in Victory Liberty loan drive

Liberty township reported late Thursday afternoon that its quota of 35000 was raised with 50 to spare. Steve Lawess noted they may still gain extra from late buyers as E J Grubb and assistants led the drive to align with other districts supporting the troops over there.

Liberty Township Victory Liberty Steve Lawess E. J. Grubb Liberty

Big Gains in Y M C A Work in Last Year

The Y M C A reports gains in membership and gym attendance for the year ending April, led by George Cawthorne. Total members reached 1 282 816 men and 466 boys, up from 922 619 men and 303 boys. Gym attendance rose to 6 742 men and 8 498 boys, totaling 15 240, with 11 136 5628 men and 5 508 boys the previous year. Despite flu epidemic closures, results are deemed satisfying.

George Cawthorne International Committee New York

Watch theft arrest in Quincy linked to Moore

Jesse Moore was arrested Thursday afternoon by Detectives Ford and Harvey on a charge of stealing a watch from L. Persons. The timepiece was not recovered. The alleged theft occurred on Fourth between Maine and Jersey streets. Moore denies knowledge of the watch. May Dance Company E offers a May dance next Wednesday evening in the armory given by Company E Tenth regiment Illinois National Guards with O'Farrells orchestra providing music and free admission for federal service men.

Jesse Moore Ford Harvey L. Persons Maine Jersey Moore Tenth Regiment Illinois National Guards O'Farrells’ Orchestra

Bolles and Rogers Move to Larger Quarters

Bolles and Rogers, dealers in hides pelts tallow wool and furs, relocated from Front and Maine to Front and Delaware, expanding floor space to better accommodate their growing trade and to be nearer their hides and wool house.

Bolles & Rogers Front Maine Street Pront Delaware Miso Rolles & Rogers

Talk on Birds Delights Blessing Hospital Nurses

T. E. Musselman gave an interesting address to Blessing hospital nurses on birds and their development. He spoke about many phases of bird life during Wednesday evening session.

Blessing Hospital T. E. Musselman

Centenary Methodist Finance Committee Meets Tonight

Finance committee members of the Centenary movement of the Methodist church meet this evening as a nationwide drive for 105 million dollars runs May 18 through 25. An accident injured Mrs Ernest Dick when her new electric car was struck by a runaway wagon at Twentieth and Spring streets. the wagon pole pierced the front glass and the car was badly damaged.

Centenary Movement of the Methodist Church Ernest Dick Twentieth Spring Streets

Lutheran Conference Ends At Luther Memorial Church

The Lutheran church missionary conference closed at Luther Memorial church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. W. Breitweiser was elected vice president, Mrs. Charles Buerkin secretary, and Mrs. McConnell treasurer. Miss Anna Sanford spoke of India missions, sharing curios. Dinner was served by the Dorcas Guild, and $100 was added to the Beth A. M. E. railroad rally fund, bringing the total to 1209.01.

Lutheran Church Luther Memorial Church Cr O W. Breitweiser Charles Buerkin McConnell Anna Sanford India Breitweiser Elmer Feld Dorcas Guild

Evangelical pastors conference postponed to next Wednesday

The Evan gelical pastors of the district postpone their annual conference from this week to next week Wednesday. It will start at 9 o'clock in the parsonage of St. Paul church with Rev. J. C. Reiger Rev. H. J. Leemhuis Rev. A. W. Warskow Rev. G. D. Wobus Rev. Charles Meyer and Rev. O. Luthe among the pastors listed.

St. Paul Church J. C. Reiger H. J. Leemhuis A. W. Warskow Quincy G. D. Wobus Ewing Charles Meyer Ursa O. Luthe Fowler

Appeal to cut telegraph rates tied to return of Postau Telegraph

May 9 report from New York states a plan to lower telegraph rates within 24 hours of a 20 percent hike begun April 1. The appeal asks the government to relinquish Postau Telegraph Company to its owners led by Clarence H. Mackay, president, and to restore rates nationwide.

York Postau Clarence H. Mackay

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Jane Corrigan Beydler

Mrs Jane Corrigan Beydler formerly of Quincy died at her Beaverton Oregon home after four years at St Marys academy in Quincy During her Quincy years she stayed with the Corrigan family and was fondly remembered She later returned to Haviland Kansas where she married Mr Beydler and leaves a husband and four children Funeral services are in Haviland Kansas this morning

Jane Corrigan Beydler St. Mary's Academy Quincy Beavertoi Ore J. B. Corrigan North Ninth Street Acadmy Corrigan Kas Beydler Felaviland

Death of Quin cy resident Burt W Wilson actor and manager

Burt W Wilson of Quincy died in Plessing hospital at 7 AM after months with dropsy. Born December 28 1866 in Kingston Canada he was 52. An actor and theatrical manager he lived at 200 North Fifth street and belonged to the Congregational church and Benson camp 288 Modern Woodmen. Survived by widow. Funeral this afternoon at Freiburg chapel at 3 o clock with burial in Graceland cemetery.

Burt W. Wilson Quincy Plessing Mr. Wilson Kingston Canada North Fifth Street Congregational Church Modern Woodmen of the World Benson Camp Wilson Freiburg Graceland Cemetery

Funeral services for Michael Yuchs Saturday morning

The funeral for Michael Yuchs will be held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock from the residence 1018 Elm street and at 9 o'clock from St. John's Catholic church. Burial will take place in St. Boniface cemetery.

Michael Yuchs Elm Street St. John’s Catholic Church St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral for Patrick O'Brien Bears Honor Guard Names

At the funeral held Wednesday morning the bearers were Frank Heine Otto Koetters John Hayes James Quinlivan Oscar Peter and Paul Lenane.

Patrick O'Brien Frank Heine Otto Koetters John Hayes James Quinlivan Oscar Peter Paul Lenane

Charles Nottrott Dies at 76 in Leavenworth Home

Charles Nottrott father of Mrs J J Berghofer died in the National Home Leavenworth Kansas Tuesday Funeral services to be held in Brookfield Missouri Mr Nottrott 76 served with New York troops in the Civil War well known in Quincy He is survived by five children seven grandchildren and one brother

Charles Nottrott J. J. Berghofer National Leavenworth Kas Berghofer Brookfield Mr. Nottrott New York Quincy

Funeral services held for 4 year old Victor Poley

Funeral services for Victor Louis Poley four year old son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Foley were held Thursday afternoon from the residence at four o clock Burial followed at Greenmount cemetery with Rev O H Horn pastor of St James Lutheran church presiding Four young friends served as bearers and four girls from St James church school sang Flowers were noted as pretty The boy bearers were Clarence Flair Loren Mester Carl Rodefeld and William Flair The singers were Ruth Bedde Gladys Spiker Mildred Thenhaus and Gertrude Schmack

Victor Louis Poley LeRoy Foley Monroe Street Greenmount Cemetery O. H. Horn St. James Lutheran Church St. James Church School Clarence Flair Loren Mester Carl Rodefeld William Flair Ruth Bedde Gladys Spiker Mildred Thenhaus Gertrude Schmack

Funeral Held for George H. Wolf at Local Home

The funeral for George H. Wolf was conducted Thursday at 2 pm from his home at 307 South Fourteenth Street. Rev Tf J Leemlis of Salem Evangelical Church led the service, with burial in Greenmount Cemetery. The Salem quartet sang. pallbearers were Herman Miller, Chris Wolf, William Griep, Roy Wolf, Jewell Wolf, and Herman Griep.

George H. Wolf South Fourteenth Street Tf. J. Leemlis Salem Evangcetical Church Greenmount Cemetery Salem Quartet Herman Miller Chris Wolf William Griep Roy Wolf Jewell Wolf Herman Griep

Charles Thompson Former Quincy Molder Dies in Ohio

Charles Thompson aged about 55 died Tuesday at his home in Youngstown Ohio from injuries in an accident. He left Quincy 15 years ago and was known in local union circles. Funeral held in Youngstown Thursday. He is survived by a wife and two children. He was born in Quincy, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson.

Charles Thompson Quincy Youngstown Ohio Thompson Harry Thompson

Mrs Mirra Wheat and Daughter Attend Indiana Funeral

Mrs Mirra Wheat and her daughter Dr Ethyl Richardson traveled to Columbus Indiana on Thursday night for the funeral of Samuel Buttz. Born in Liberty he became a pharmacist in Indianapolis before moving to Columbus to manage a dairy farm and his sister-in-law's farm. He left his wife and daughter Mrs Gorrell of Gregory Missouri and a brother J W Butts of Liberty who joined the trip. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon in Columbus. His family has long roots in the area.

Mirra Wheat Ethyl Richardson Columbus Ind Mrs. Gorrell Gregory J. W. Butts Liberty Wheat Richardson Indiana Colubus Batts

Q Pays 5000 For Edward Oneal Death

Mrs Nellie Oneal widow of Edward Oneal receives 5000 settlement from Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad in full for his death after a fatal accident in the OK freight yards. Administratrix drops further suits against the company. G F Warner executor files probate inventory listing real estate valued at 800 and assorted chattels.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Nellie O'Neal Edward O'Neal O. K Laura V. Denson

Marriage Licenses Issued for Wilkes Bowles and Griffith Brothers

Lanceford Wilkes Bowles of Quincy and Mrs Bertha Griffith Brothers of Hannibal received marriage licenses. The legal records confirm both couples obtained licenses to wed.

Lanceford Wilkes Bowles Legal Quincy Mrs. Bertha Griffith Brothers Hannibal

New Irving School to Rise as Ten Room Building

The board of education's buildings committee approved a new ten room Irving school on the Ninth and Payson avenue corner. The existing Irving building remains but will not be connected. Construction uses vitrified brick like other Quincy schools with a large gymnasium and maple floors. Interior trim will be oak, with material choices made after recent inspections in Omaha Tulsa and Kansas City.

Irving School Ninth and Payson Avenue Board of Education Charles M. Gill Clyde Sears Martin Geise Irving Quincy Geise Sears Omaha Neb Tulsa Okla Kansas City

Orchestra Formed By Congregational S S

Young people from the Congregational church Sunday school formed an orchestra for Sunday school work. Directed by Prof. Ellis Brooks of the Illinois State band, the ensemble includes Herbert Schott, Miss Fortier, Miss Minnie Nagerbaumer, LL. Crews, Miss Esther Conway, Raymond Hart, Nellie Echtenkamp, Richard Harns, Mrs. Mourning, Prof. Morrison, Willis Richards, William Carbaugh, Carson Quinn, and Miss Genteman. The next rehearsal is Sunday morning at 9:45 o clock.

Congregational Church Sunday School Ellis Brooks Illinois State Band Herbert Schott Miss Fortier Minnie Nagerbaumer LL. Crews Esther Conway Raymond Hart Nellie Echtenkamp Richard Harns Mrs. Mourning Prof. Morrison Willis Richards William Carbaugh Carson Quinn Genteman

Quincy Negro Killed By a Wabash Train

Thomas Johnson, 50, a laborer prominent in colored circles, was killed by a Wabash train in Springfield Wednesday night. Telegrams notified Chief Thomas Ryan on Thursday. wife Amy Johnson, living near Tenth and Lind streets, was informed. The mangled body was found along the railroad tracks and burial is expected in Quincy.

Thomas Johnson Springfield Thomas Ryan Amy Johnson Tenth and Lind Streets Quincy Empire Theater

Father Died On Day Son Arrived In U S

Civil War veteran Patric Breen died the same day his son Thomas Breen landed in the United States on May 1. The soldier son, with the evacuation hospital corps of the Eighty eighth division, was awaiting discharge at Camp Grant while his mother in Quincy delaying news of the death.

Patric Breen United States Thomas Breen Guiney Thomas Soldiers and Sailors Home Hospital Eighty-eighth Camp Grant

Bravery of Lieutenant Commander Ernst Dart Cited in Navy Letter

Lieutenant Commander Ernst Dart endured lashings to a mast and other hardships during the Farragut voyage from the east via the Panama Canal to the west coast. Secretary Daniels sent a letter commending his bravery and command. Dort is the son of Mrs. Guy Dort visiting daughter Mrs. Eugence Seger at 1641 Vermont Street, who has learned of his discharge from the navy.

Ernst Dart Panama Canal U.S Farragut Daniels Commander Dort Guy Dort Eugence Seger Vermont Street Navy

Infant Mortality Rates Prompt Public Health Guide

A Quincy Whig feature outlines dramatic gaps in infant deaths across city wards with rates from 39 to 271 per thousand. It urges parents to adopt proven practices, noting one ward cut deaths and offering United States Public Health Service literature via the Information Bureau in Washington, D.C.

Quincy Whig United States Public Health Service

Man Held for Federal Grand Jury Impersonator

Howard Peak, arrested on suspicion of impersonating a service member, is held in the county jail until the next federal court term when he will face a grand jury for impersonating a soldier. He claimed service in the 127th company HMth ammo train, then denied army service. officers believe navy ties and possess a sailor uniform. Peak is reportedly married, but his spouse says she is finished with him.

Howard Peak Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Peak 127Th Company Hmth Camp Grant Adjutant General’s Office Tack Connery Quincy

Thirty third Given a Review At Brest

The Thirty third division arrived in Brest and was reviewed by Vice Admiral Moreau. Major General George Bell Jr was made commander of the Legion of Honor by Admiral Moreau after a congratulatory letter from Premier Clemenceau and other officials were read. Brigadier Generals Wolff and King and Colonel Sanborn received Legion of Honor rosettes.

Brest Moreau Associated Press George Bell, Jr Legion of Honor Clemenceau Wolff and King Sanborn

Demarce Leaves Steve Co to Enter Business

Charles Demarce resigns from Channon-Emery Steve Company and plans a June move to Monticello Texas to start a business with his brother in law A F Moore president of Syrup of Pepsin Medicine Co. Mrs Demaree will stay in Quincy then join him later in Monticello. He may later open a branch in Australia.

Charles Demarce Channon-Emery Steve Company Monticello A. EF. Moore Moore Pepsin Medicine Company Demaaree Quincy Demaree Australia

First Trans Atlantic Flight Begins From Rockaway Beach

Three NC hydro air planes led by Commander Towers lift off from Rockaway Beach on the 540 mile first leg to Halifax. NC-3, NC-1, and NC-4, escorted by navy scouts, press east from Jamaica Bay toward Montauk and Cape Cod as the world’s first trans oceanic flight commences.

New York Rockaway Beach Rockaway Halifax John S. Towers P. N. L. Bellinger Comander A. C. Read Navy Plymouth Jamaica Bay Rockaway Point Montauk Point Long Island Chatham Mass Cape Cod

Shrapnell Casparie Returns to Quincy Home

Shrapnell Casparie who spent eight months in France has returned to Quincy and joined his wife in the home of his mother Mrs Barbara Casparie at 304 South Twentieth Street. He served in the Thirty Fifth Division. Previously living in St. Louis, his home remains Quincy and he is undecided about future plans but will stay in Quincy for the present.

Hollister Casparie France Quincy Barbara Casparie South Twentieth Street Lasparie St. Louis Quincey

Lieut Balzer Home On Furlough After Argonne Service

Lieut Frank Balzer, twice in the Argonne forest, is home on a two week leave before returning to Camp Grant for further treatment. He served with Camp Terrier and Camp Oegan units, attended officers training at Camp Stanley Leon Springs, earned his commission in France, and was assigned to the Thirty third. He was gassed twice in the Argonne, developed a severe cough, spent months in hospitals, and hopes for discharge after continued treatment at Camp Grant.

Frank Balzer Argonne Forest Camp Crant Balzar Curney Camp Terrier Camp Oegan Camp Stanley Leon Springs Govng France Quincey Boys Camp Grant

Burlington Bay Becomes New Army Recruit Hub

Henry W. Horn of Burlington enlisted in field artillery with Sergeant John Lunsford at the army recruiting station Thursday and departed for Peoria for entrance exams. Lieut. Col. G. F. Waugh praised Quincy station work. Stenographers and typists, plus tradesmen, are sought for the quartermaster corps with skilled recruits needed in construction.

Henry W. Horn Burlington Field Artillery John Lunsford Army Peoria G. F. Waugh Quincy Quartermaster Corps

Auto stolen from Orpheum by ride seekers

An automobile owned by Len Wiskirchen was driven away from in front of the Orpheum theater by individuals seeking a ride. The car was reported missing at 9 PM and found abandoned at Tenth and Locust streets at midnight.

Len Wiskirchen Orpheum Theater Tenth Locust Streets Joyriders

Calf Ride And Millions Of Goldfish In Quincy News

In Lawndale Dr J K Reticker keeps 1000 plus goldfish in a lawn aquarium with 300 to 400 last winter. Judge Frank Garner rescues a fat calf from a street wagon, then to the meat market. A $833 draft found by a Quincy man is returned to the owner, who rewards the finder with a cigar.

Quincy J. K. Reticker Reticker Lawndale Frank Garner North Twelfth Street Garner Washington Park

Births and new sons reported in local notices

Mr and Mrs C H Madison of 31673 North Ninth street welcomed a daughter Janet Rea born Thursday morning at Riessing hospital their first child. Otis Glamore of Hammond Ind and his wife welcomed a son born in May second son for the couple formerly Laura Altenheim of Ellington. August Ringwald of 1282 North Sixth street welcomed a son born Tuesday at Blessing hospital. Bert Phillips of Marblehead welcomed a son Thursday morning at the home of his parents A U Long and wife. The child’s grandfather died in December from influenza.

C. H. Madison North Ninthi Street Riessing Hospital Janet Rea Madison Ualbach- Schroeder Otis Glamore Hamomad Ind May Glamore Laura Altenheim Ellington August Ringwald North Sixth Street Blessing Hospital Bert Phillips Marblehead A. U. Long

Valley City Man Walks Home From State Hospital

Oren Peecher, 60, escaped from the State Hospital at Jacksonville and walked to Valley City on a Saturday morning. A former neighbor met him and brought him to Griggsville. Peecher had been a patient for nearly two years after a nervous breakdown. his father A. A. Peecher and daughter Mary live in Tirnesville.

Valley eaIty Oren Peecher State Hospital Jacksonville Valley City Griggsville Peecher A. A. Peecher Mary Tirinesville

Victor Dillon Named Secretary of War Camp Service

Victor Dillon of 1206 Park Place was named secretary of the War Camp Community Service at a Thursday chamber of commerce meeting. The secretary is a government employee and the only paid War Camp staffer besides a possible stenographer. Leffingwell is president, Howard treasurer. A committee of Leffingwell, Howard and Dillon will seek an office, while the service aids returning soldiers with civilian transition, reception, and employment guidance.

AL Dillon Park Place War Camp Community Service Chamber of Commerce War Camp Service W. Leffingwell Emmett Howard Leffingwell Howard Dillon

Annual Meeting of Woodland Cemetery Reports and Elections

The Woodland Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce at 3 PM to report officers, elect directors, and conduct miscellaneous business. A trust fund for perpetual care, started by Mrs. Ann J Best in 182, has grown to 25000 through invested interest supporting cemetery upkeep and beauty.

Woodland Cemetery Association Chamber of Commerce Ann J. Best Quincy

Officers Selected for Negro Militia in Quincy

Movement for a National Guard company among colored residents of Quincy began after Colonel Otis B. Duncan visited the city. A tentative unit lists W. W. Fields as captain, J. W. Ewing as first lieutenant, and Oscar Bolton as second lieutenant. A mass meeting invites all colored men to join, as Quincy joins three other cities in forming the company. Duncan returned to Springfield Wednesday evening.

National Guard Quincy Otis B. Duncan W. W. Fields J. W. Ewing Oscar Bolton Duncan

Weather outlook: fair and warmer through Friday and Saturday

The forecast calls for generally fair skies with a rise in temperature. Missouri and Town expect similar conditions, with warmer weather on Friday and likely Saturday.

Missouri

Local Temperatures Reported Incomplete Readings

Fragmentary weather notes record varied temperatures from the River Stage area with mentions of midnight readings and several unclear figures. The text includes distorted timestamps and garbled place names, hindering precise interpretation.

Reese

Des Moines River Forecast Outlook for Fall Stage

Forecast indicates the Des Moines River from below Muscatine to Keokuk will fall slowly while the stretch from Keokuk to Hannibal begins to decline by tomorrow. Water near Louisiana is expected to reach level L70 feet and then fall gradually, with the lower Des Moines River remaining rapid.

Muscatina Keokuk Hannibal Louisiana Des Moines

Bargain sale of tax and display counter for meat market

For sale a combination tax and display counter suitable for a meat market. Price set at $490, offered as a bargain. Interested buyers should see the manager at Hotel Wines.

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