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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
4
The Perkins Engineering Co expands its district operations with A H Beitman as supervisor. The firm will act as consulting engineers for cities and industrial plants, taking on drainage hydraulic river and general engineering, and will employ 30 to 35 men under Beitman.
Chester Poling Meads was elected president of the Y M C A board at the meeting Tuesday evening. The lineup includes Vice President W Mown, Secretary W G Musselman, and Treasurer Frank W Crane. J R Pearce and D L Wilcox, former president and vice president, asked to be relieved of duties. The board expressed appreciation for their work.
Commission houses in Quincy shut down new wheat dealings after a Board of Trade order. Old contracts will be settled quickly to clear the market. A. W. Long of the Long Commission company says foreign-held wheat dominates the county, and the halt may force disposals and stabilize prices, with reopening possible if holdings shrink.
About eighty Rotary Club members attended the weekly luncheon at Hotel Quincy on Tuesday. Rev. George A. Buttrick spoke on the army and religious matters while Capt. Jack De Beaufort, a former Belgian artilleryman, described America as fighting the greatest war machine in the world. The event also highlighted M C A work to raise funds for the local Y.
A fragmented OCR styled notice lists numerous individuals with town affiliations including Quincy Kissinger Clay Tepe Guinay and Clayton. Entries reference legal matters and ages such as 45 and 90, with multiple typos and unclear roles. The readable portions indicate a roster of residents tied to legal or official entries in the region.
Abe Martin Elmer Moots appears to plow through a day steeped in family lore. He contrasts a patristic lineage with a father and grandfather who answered calls in the Civil and Mexican wars, while some folks boast of being the youngest of a four child clan.
The largest number of women ever at work for the Red Cross hospital supply committee gathered at the Cheerful home settlement gymnasium to produce bath robes hospital shirts operating gowns pal jamas and knitted medical items. They work three days weekly from 10 am to 5 pm making bandages socks mufflers and other gear. The Navy needs wristlets while the Army requires socks and other items for cooler weather.
An effort to secure the Distrikts Verband state convention for Quincy was decided at a Tuesday night meeting in St. Boniface hall. Rev. Father Didacus Will Wensing and Chris Freiburg were appointed to contact the state executive board. Peoria had been the planned site, but the group favors Quincy if Peoria is unavailable.
I W Cunningham of Pittsburgh described the Loyal Order of Moose national convention set for July 22 to 27 in Pittsburgh. Two candidates were initiated and two applications received. The excursion to Keokuk on May 6 was successful and a dance and entertainment will be held on June 3. Large attendance and a social hour with refreshments followed the meeting.
Mrs F F Neihaus was appointed delegate to the eleventh annual convention of the International Women's Union Label league to be held in Decatur June 19 20 and 21 at the meeting of the Women's Union Label league in the Labor temple Tuesday evening The attendance was large a pretzel contest followed with prizes awarded to Mrs Louis Arend Mrs Henry Obrock Mr Gillespie and Theodore Bisser All present enjoyed the event.
In Kansas City on May 16 a street car racing to the car barns at 40 mph plunged off the Twenty third street ramp into Turkey Creek. Conductor EB Russell died in the wreck as motormen S K Beard age 23 and Mike Kelly age 26 were pulled from the water by nearby soldiers.
Kansas City residents flood senators and congressmen with telegrams urging immediate dispatch of troops to France. Democrats and Republicans alike favor Roosevelt leading a division, citing long Western support for overseas action. Kansas plans large contributions from Funston's former Twentieth Kansas unit.
Brig. Gen. George Squire, chief signal officer, urges New York telephone employees to remain at their posts to meet urgent demands. In a letter to Frank H. Bethell, Squire states service to the country depends on sticking to duties.
The German admiralty officially admits the loss of the Zeppelin L-22. A British admiralty statement dated May 14 reported the L-22 was shot down in the North Sea.
W H Smith Democrat and G L Klein Republican are the nominees for councilman from the Second ward to succeed J A Thompson. Smith won the Democratic nomination by a large margin with 251 votes. J W Lemley 68. Harry C Greenleaf 32. Klein, the lone Republican, received 23 votes. Precinct results follow.
Lawrence Perry of East End Christian church won best talk on Improvement of Sanitary Conditions at the city Christian Endeavor union meeting in United Brethren church. John Dehner placed second with Juvenile Protection. Judges were Rev. Bauman Rev. Losh and J. H. Handly.
Lincoln Steffans warns Americans that Germany pursues Kaiserism under cover of a socialists peace conference in Stockholm planned for June. He cites Branting and French socialists as aiding the covert effort while contrasting with a separate Russian plan to convene peace talks in allied nations.
Colonel George Pope president of the National Association of Manufacturers told a Waldorf Astoria session that American industry must improve relations with workers and pledged manufacturers will meet government production demands. He urged a nonpartisan, patriotic effort and safeguarding workers in this critical time.
German submarine commanders reportedly photographed doomed crews on deck after sinking ships to identify captives if recaptured. Witnesses Thomas J. Grace Port Arthur Texas J H Sheldon San Antonio and William M McClelland Oklahoma crew of the Russian bark August describe threats by a submarine commander at Glasgow American consul affidavits say the captain's wife pleaded to spare him.
Frank A. Llewellyn of Ellington Electric, Quincy, and Dartmouth halfback, was among 67 selected from 3,000 to face the army aviation reserve corps exam in Chicago on Tuesday. He joined James Vidal of Fargo and Jack Payne of Chicago as star college athletes who appeared before the board, with eleven men expected to pass locally.
Tuesday morning enlistments for the army paused for the signal corps. Harold Hartley, Clarence Harmon and others from Quincy and Memphis join the call for skilled laborers. Five Navy enrollments slated, including Steers, Culp and Meyers. Secretary Daniels seeks a $15 monthly raise for naval militia and regulars.
Raymond B. Wade of Ogden Utah has joined the Fifth Regiment band and will play the baritone horn. He joins Henry Clausen of Quincy who recently worked for Quincy Photo Engraving and plays the bass horn. Wade came to Quincy to join here simply to be with Clausen, a friend.
Army enlistment enjoyed a boom Tuesday with six men dispatched for training. The draftees are Glen H. Doyle of Shelbina Missouri infantry Davie Zahn of Trenton Illinois infantry Wil D. Billy of 214 York Street infantry Cassius Herron of Quincy infantry Forby Meyers of El Dara cavalry and Forbie Hoskin of EI Dara cavalry.
Mrs. Frank Wright, aged 64, died at her Camp Point home Monday evening after a week's critical illness. Born near Plymouth on Oct 6, 1881, daughter of Adolphius and Nancy Cain, she married Frank Wright in 1961 and leaves her husband, three children, parents, a brother and sister, and many friends. Active in the Christian church and Sunday school, she also belonged to the Royal Neighbor lodge. Funeral services are today at 1:30 p.m. at the residence. burial in Irwin Cemetery near Plymouth.
Chicago May 16 The first ambulance organized by an American convent for the allies will be St Marys Ambulance from Notre Dame College club of St Marys. It will be sent to France within a few weeks as part of church aid efforts.
A Grand Army meeting halted a Tuesday gathering of 75 men forming the Home Guards in the Armory. They postponed to Friday, with Colonel Wood to supply officers and possible government help with arms and uniforms. Guards will protect public works when troops join the France action, with enlistment open to most ages and drilled for call at any time. Governors’ sanction and wider city guards are planned.
Following births were officially reported Mr and Mrs Samuel H Griffin 620 Madison street a son born May 11 Mr and Mrs Henry Leifhelm 411 Washington street a son born April 30 at Bressing hospital At Highland Park Eugene Falk will have charge of the swimming pool this season and will instruct both men and women Miss Lillian Falk has resigned and will work with her father to attend to women and children The pool is completed dressing lockers and womens rest rooms will be furnished next week opening last week in May Edward Schell of the fire department granted a leave of absence after accident on February 1 He is still troubled with dizzy spells and head pains Examinations Hull draftsman June 5 mechanical draftsman sub inspector aeronautical engines June 12 superintendent of high explosive and acid plant junior chemist assistant shop superintendent tool designer male June 12
The Motors-Collins Plow company plant is now completely electrified with the final motor installed on Tuesday. No steam powered units remain and signaling uses a gong instead of a whistle.
Miss Helen Selner a Quincy girl and Lombard college conservatory student gave a recital Monday night in Galesburg. The Register notes her home is Quincy and she is new to Galesburg but rapidly gaining popularity and is expected to become a leading local musician in a few months.
Charles H. Adelpohl retiring hotel manager at Hotel Quincy was presented with a gold watch by his employer. Mrs. Adelpohl received a cut glass vase while A. R. Ridder delivered the presentation speech.
Iicensed in Decatur Mat tie Douglas of Quincy and Isaac Buckner of Decatur were granted a license to wed in Decatur Tuesday.
Pittsfield residents attend services for George O Donnell of this city who died Sunday. The note mentions family like James Carroll, Susan Kammerer visiting from Champaign, and estate matters involving George F Crooks. Local social updates include visits, a birthday party, a tea, and a houseguest list. A sale by A W Cox drew a fair crowd and prices were strong. Divorce suits filed by Nella Windmiller and Estella McKee are noted alongside various arrivals and departures in town.
Improvements totaling about 50 000 dollars will be made by the C B and Q railroad this summer in Quincy. Master mechanic J J McHale said the project includes elevating the coal chute and approach track to accommodate larger locomotives, adding to the round house, and installing a new water system. Work will begin soon.
Practical talks by John W. Myers and E. G. Horner traced chick development from egg to hatchling. A D Smith urged wider attendance and supporting Uncle Sam by raising more chicks. Kover Brothers offered care QAC weekly meetings in Chamber of Commerce rooms encourage poultry enthusiasts, including women fanciers.
The steamer Dubuque will pass Quincy on the upriver trip from St. Louis to Keokuk at 6 o clock this evening and will return downstream at 9 o clock Thursday morning.
Ambassador Jusserand of France received an offer from American students to aid in rebuilding devastated areas in France and Belgium as Germans retreat. The plan calls for architecture and engineering units to restore municipalities to model standards. President James of the University of Illinois announced a planning school opening June 1 to train professionals for the service.
The Handelablad says German forces have deported the civilian population of Menin Belgium a town on the Franco Belgian frontier about 18 miles southeast of Ypres The town with a population of between 18000 and 20000 is reported to be affected by the action
Revolutionary War 309,791 troops. War of 1812 605,046 troops. Mexican War 101,282 troops. Civil War 2,859,132 troops. Spanish War 274,717 troops. Philippine Insurrection 126,468 troops.
Three saloons were cited for closing violations during the primary election and licenses may be revoked. Mayor Thompson said he may revoke some licenses after consulting Corporation Counsel Bartlett. Saloons named were H. C. Schneider, W. H. Gross, and J. W. Mitchell, with hearings set for May 18 before Judge Reard.
Chicago May 16 Joseph P Griffin president of the board of trade said the grain situation is solved. The cure is maximum prices killing speculators and ending hysteria. He urged papers grocers professors and teachers to stop alarm. He claimed there is no famine and enough wheat to spare to allies, faulting experts and demanding better railroad service.
Mrs Katrine Couch wife of Rev James Couch former pastor of the Christian church near St Francisville Illinois was shot in Germany last Friday morning as a spy. News of her death reached Mr Couch through the Swiss foreign office after months of waiting. He believes military censors may have intercepted a letter in which she criticized the Kaiser.
Illinois and Missouri expect fair skies with continued warmth on Wednesday and likely Thursday. Town forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with cooler intervals in western areas by afternoon or night.
River from below Warsaw to Louisiana will fall slowly over the next two days with an approximate decrease of 0.2 feet daily. Forecasters note modest decline and minor changes in level could occur with continued dry conditions.
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