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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
6
The Red Cross auction opens at 10 AM with a transformed armory stocked by volunteers in Red Cross uniforms. Items include a go cart, automobile, farm wagon, livestock, piano, clothes, groceries, and more. Auctions begin at 2 PM and 8 PM, with many community groups and officials involved in the fundraising event and parade preparations.
In probate matters Ehme Ihnen is appointed administratrix of the Menne Ihnen estate with a $1200 bond. Elizabeth Slonigan estate shows receipts and disbursements totaling $1437.15. William Barnard estate inventories cash at $293.82. Joseph Peter will filed for probate grants the widow life interest in real estate and one third of personal property, with two thirds to the children. upon widow’s death the remainder to be split among the children. Theodore Peter named executor. A police officer takes a man into custody in a striking scene.
Walter Hardin and Theodore Johnson, both colored, argued while cleaning a house at Sixth and Jersey. Johnson drew a gun and fired at Hardin, missing as he ducked. Policeman Schulte arrested Johnson, charging assault to murder.
Julius L. Klemme, a South Side hardware merchant, protests a newspaper item claiming only two merchants south of Maine street contributed to a Red Cross auction sale. He tells The Quincy Whig reporter he has been inundated with calls and that the matter is the reporter s problem, not his.
The Monroe Drug company at Fourth and Oak streets raises capital by issuing addi tional stock to 325000, enlarging total stock from 25000 to 34000. It serves as a wholesale outlet for Monroe Color and Chemical and benefits from imports disruptions boosting local dye demand. The Monroe Color and Chewmeal company recently invested thousands to expand its plant and machinery on the North Bottom Rand.
Thomas and Amanda Roan were arraigned in police court on assault to kill Valentine Barton at 208 Maiden Lane. The case was continued to May 24. Bonds cut from 2000 to 1000 each. no surety. Barton shot in the arm during an argument. he has recovered. It remains unclear who fired.
The Greater Quincy bulletin, issued by the Chamber of Commerce, carries the mottos Not for self but for your country and Co operation and Harmony. It is a newsy publication for Chamber members and Quincy citizens, aiming to keep members engaged in the organization’s work.
Orpheum players staged Shore Acres to a packed house last night with strong performances from Ross as Uncle Nat Berry and Beach as Martin Berry. Loftin Dozier DeHaven Morris and the company delivered polished acting with well designed scenery and costumes, signaling a likely full house for the week.
Members of Irma lodge and Rebekahs will gather at the I O O F hall Friday at 2 PM to attend the funeral of their late sister Louise Waldhaus. Sister lodge invited. Alice Wachtenheim noble grand and Ella Gilmer secretary noted.
The public utilities commission granted straight five cent fares and ended the six rides for 25 cents for the Quincy Street Railway company. The move, effective immediately, was justified by higher labor and material costs. City reps opposed the petition during the hearing. A similar Illinois ruling affected other cities. Gas rate hearing for Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating postponed due to Corporation Counsel Bartlett illness. new date set for June 4 after testimony submitted.
Mt Sterling man Charles E. Alexander 35, arrested on intoxication, found dead in city jail cell. Coroner ruled death from heart trouble induced by alcoholism. He was married with a family. burial planned in Mt Sterling.
The parade committee requests that every man from Quincy and Adams County now in service be represented in the Saturday afternoon parade by a service flag carried by a relative or friend.
Fred Deeter of Liberty announced his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket in Quincy on Thursday. He will enter the primary, canvass for the nomination, and leverage his extensive Adams County livestock trading and Liberty auto dealership experience. Deeter’s countywide acquaintance is cited by supporters as a major advantage while he continues to assess the field.
Local recruiting officers report from the war department that qualified youths aged 18 to 21 may enlist for infantry with industrial training. Recruits go to Valparaiso Indiana for exam and classification then to trade schools. Selection favors grammar schooling and two years in listed trades, with no guaranteed branch assignment. Trade quotas: auto driving 70 percent. beach wood work 4. carpentry 4. electrical communication 4. electrician 4. forging or blacksmithing 4. machinist 4. sheet metal 4. Recruits must reach Valparaiso by June 1–5, 1918. applications close May 25, 1918.
Mayor Thompson received a letter from Dr. St. Clair Drake stating unvaccinated children must not enter schools while the smallpox epidemic persists. The order aligns with local ordinances and violators face penalties. though cases in Quincy are waning, quarantine remains in place and enforcement continues.
A new coal company in Quincy filed for articles of incorporation in Springfield on Thursday. Incorporators are T. B. Adams D. R. Rouse and M. F P. Carrett with 20000 dollars in capital. Adams to head the firm, which will operate from the southwest corner of Second and Broadway. It will handle coal and building material and start operations at once, distinct from Adams’ existing lumber business.
Three title suits were filed in the circuit court Thursday by Wilson and Schmiedeskamp, Maurice FE. Graff as plaintiff in one case against Telen Sykes, and Michael N. Reach accepts a title to land owned by George Gilkey in Richfield township. Louis Mollenhauer sues John Montgomery and others over land in Honey Creek township.
Dr Otis Tohnston heads a reorganized St Marys Hospital staff with Drs W H Baker vice president C W Pfeiffer secretary F P Beirne O F Schullian E L Caddick H O Collins W D Stevenson W A Trader L H Wolfe and H F Litchfield as members The staff entertained Dr Stevenson at noon Wednesday at the Quincy Hotel while in service.
An 81 year old Black veteran from 812 Vine Street visited a local recruiting station on a Thursday afternoon seeking enlistment. Navy lieutenant J O Hudson told him he was too old, jokingly offering him a role as chicken inspector. The man, from a large family of 26 with 23 still alive and no major illnesses, expressed pride and disappointment, saying Uncle Sam would welcome dedicated men before the war ends.
Seven men join the Navy at the local recruiting office and depart for Peoria aboard ships. Names include George L Menn and James F Dicks of Quincy. John I Symonds of Carthage. Herman Wahle and Thomas Wardle from Industry and nearby towns. and others with ranks as seamen second class and carpenters mates in the aviation section. Also noted: John L Helhake announces his Houston marriage rumor is false. Henry Fuhrman has been commissioned lieutenant in the quartermaster’s department. Robert Hartley’s son reports arrival in England with two weeks furlough. Earl West rejected for physical disabilities. Bert Garrison transferred to Fort Leavenworth. Edward Ellermeier Jr. to visit family on furlough from the Von Steuben voyage.
Emergency calls issued to city and county exemption boards. County list of 30 farmers named for May 29 entrainment to Fort Thomas Kentucky. City prep to provide 50 men for May 29 with enroute orders to guide the selection and timing. Total Quincy Adams county calls reach 282 before month end with additional later inductions.
The Henry Knapheide Wagon Company donates a farm wagon valued at 150 for the Red Cross war fund auction. An offer of a local automobile with electric lights and starter awaits bidding. Contributions include sedan use, theater space from Walter Busby at the Empire, and transport help by Mrs. Morris Adler and Miller Brothers Transfer. Charity events and book sales also back the drive with gifts from Mrs Parker and Rev Rudy pledging proceeds.
Classified note offers a Hartey Davidson motor twin brute Model E with step starter. Contact R F Lepper at County 938 ring 5. Dial by telephony snippet ends with 19.
Sherff John Coens announced Thursday that two special deputies will patrol the bay front and bottom road to catch thieves breaking into club houses in the area. Recent break ins at the clubs of John Duker Al Kurz and Dave Riedinger saw screens and doors damaged and groceries clothing and other items stolen.
Harm G. Buss 18 of Golden and Emma H. Weerts 21 of Clayton were issued marriage licenses. The filing notes provide no further details on the ceremony or witnesses.
Unsettled Friday with showers and cooler conditions in west and central areas, night showers in the east. Saturday brings partial clouds and cooler air with possible showers in extreme east. Illinois fair and warm Friday, unsettled Saturday. Missouri fair then unsettled with showers and cooler. Hannibal district river forecast indicates a slow rise for two or three days.
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