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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
4
A fractured Monday meeting on woman suffrage drew a large crowd as Mrs Grubb and Elena Granadier led remarks with Woodrow Wilson and Senator Hughes supporters. Speakers argued for Democratic and Republican stances, touting suffrage benefits, labor laws, and preparedness ahead of the November election.
Harry Hirka an attorney arrested on request of Los Angeles federal officials declared he knew nothing of the conspiracy to impersonate a federal official. He said Garrick and Stock have seen his clients. Hirka had recently represented two Iowa women who allegedly blackmailed a Cedar Rapids businessman. that case was investigated but not prosecuted. He suggested the arrest may be revenge for that involvement.
A Republican candidate for United States senator in 1919 speaks in Turner Hall this evening. He is described as one of the leading figures of the current campaign.
Mayor W. K. Abbott will represent the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at the fifteenth annual Upper Mississippi Improvement Association convention in LaCrosse Wisconsin on Wednesday and Thursday. Secretary Perry, a delegate and vice president, will stay home to support the bond issue and road program. Judge Perry cites building 300 miles of permanent good roads as vital to Quincy Adams county prosperity. President Thomas W. Wilkerson of Burlington Ia will give the president’s address on river needs and traffic. Lewis B. Boswell, Quincy Freight bureau commissioner and Upper Mississippi River secretary, left Monday night for La Crosse.
Mrs Howard and Mrs Grubb Hughes workers who spoke in Quincy will speak tonight in Camp aint. Of 25 votes at Brown and Mays Drugstore Monday 19 for Hughes 6 for Wilson. Charles E Hughes wins straw vote among Knox college professors. final vote Hughes 13 Wilson 11 five pref none. Bob Hall invited to meet Adams county central Democratic committee in court house Monday. Young Men’s Republican club meets at Republican headquarters Thursday night to discuss important matters.
Burnett M. Chiperfield congressman at large from Illinois and 1919 senate candidate will address a large out of town turnout. G. H. Govert chairs the evening. Miss Ann Grimes, Hughes train advance representative, directs reception and enthusiasm for the G O P special.
Dr. Katherine Davis whose work at the Bedford reformatory has made her famous will be among the women on the special Saturday.
London reports Prince Von Hohlen lohr-Schulingsfurst, former Trieste military governor and former premier and interior minister of Australia, has been named to succeed the late Count Stuergkh as prime minister.
Amsterdam reporting from London notes Berlin newspapers express profound joy over the capture of Constanza by Teutonic allies. They emphasize the victory’s significance as Constanza’s role as Romania’s main port for military imports and key railroad connections.
In Adams county, Supervisor Abbott seeks to invalidate the county attorney’s employment by the board and halt warrants for his pay. Four defendants remain, including the board as a body, clerk, treasurer, and Inghram. Divorces docketed for Thursday and Friday. six contested cases slated.
J. J. Reib returned from Peoria where he opened a store at 325 Adams Street. Opening days drew a wonderful showing and he praised the reception. The Davidson Millinery Co. of Quincy runs a millinery shop in connection with the Reid Peoria store.
Miss Rebecca Smyth, 87, residing with her niece Mrs. Robert McIntyre on North Forty second street, is seriously injured from a Saturday morning fall injuring her arm. She has been delirious since the accident and has not been well since a previous pneumonia last winter.
Quincy residents will gather in the Chamber of Commerce next Monday to hear experts discuss tuberculosis impact in Adams County and urge support for the sanitarium tax in the November ballot. Speakers include W. D. Thurber and Judge Lyman McCarl, with lantern slides and talks planned for indoor and theater venues.
At the Quincy Sunday School association annual meeting in the Congregational church on Monday evening the group moved its spring meeting schedule. Rev G F Oliver spoke on Conscience in Sunday School Work and Mrs W N Brazelton read on Missions in the Sunday School. Officers elected: President N J Hinton Vice president Leroy Bennett Secretary Miss Gertrude Adams Treasurer Herbert Hendricks.
Members of Oak camp Royal Neighbors of America held two benefit whist sessions at the I. O. O. F. hall to aid a camp_member with a ill family. Afternoon play featured 13 tables by women. evening 26 tables by men and women. Prizes included scarves towels pillows perfume cigars flashlight and more. Committee: Mrs Lillie Bielstein Mrs Nettie Flowers Mrs A Bockenfeld Mrs Anna Wachenheim Mrs Eva Adams Mrs Ethel Wallace Mrs Mary Steers and Mrs Anna Vancil.
Miss Ethel Grace Slough daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac P Slough died at 530 PM Monday at the family home 227 North Third street from complications after several weeks illness She was born in Marion county Missouri December 13 1887 and would have been 20 next birthday She was a member of the First Baptist church and had many friends in Quincy She leaves her parents one brother Isaac Slough five sisters Mrs Alma Garver Mrs Lena Henry Mrs Iva Nations Mrs Goldie Garver all of Quincy and Mrs May Corder of Canton Ill A grandmoth er is also mentioned Funeral notice later.
Mrs Maria A Fohrmann funeral services were held at 2 o clock Monday at 1106 South Eighth Street and at 2:30 at St Jacobs Lutheran Church. Rev G D Hamm officiated with six sons as bearers. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
Today’s gatherings include the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Quincy lodge No 12 Odd Fellows in IOOF hall, Loyal Order of Moose Gem City lodge No 986 in its hall, Phil Miller camp No 6 Woodmen of the World in Eagles’ hall, Quincy chapter R A M in Masonic temple, Sheet Metal Workers No ?, in Labor temple, Progressive Court of Honor No 74 in K P hall, and Retail Clerks No 36 in Labor temple with several locations listed.
A public figure or local character is described as eager to court ridicule, with numerous opportunities presenting themselves to showcase folly. The remark emphasizes repeated self-display and the resulting attention or consequences.
For rent notices appear in windows of the Hamp shire Democratic headquarters. Republicans fix signs for emphasis and question whether the Democrats actually intend to rent their HQ.
Murray, a colored man, was jailed Saturday after his bondsman Ed ward Duncan surrendered him. he was released Saturday night. He faces an assault to kill charge. Road Meeting Friday Afternoon: James P. Wilson of Illinois highway commission to speak in favor of bond issue to veterans at Soldiers Home Friday at 2 pm. meeting moved from Friday evening to allow Wilson to reach Liberty. Locates in Fort Dodge: Edward Hollenbeck, formerly near Quincy, leaves for Fort Dodge Iowa to take a new post. he was well liked by Quincy railroad men. Two Colored Weddings: William O. Flasher Jr of Springfield and Florence Dade of Quincy, and J W Weathers of Canton Mo with Ethel May Fleaner wed. both couples colored. Smoker Tonight: St Josephs Young Mens Society hosts Dutch lunch and smoker at St Joseph School. parish orchestra to perform. Boyer To Address Rotarians: L L Boyer speaks on highway bonding issue at Rotary club lunch. K Cs To Nauvoo: party to observe Knights of Columbus council institution. road troubles noted. Report Sale of Tickets: Lyceum association reports ticket sales. next program Friday featuring Parish players.
Nine chickens from Rev. George Shaw’s flock were found dead under the henhouse roost on Monday morning. Authorities suspect poisoning though the reverend cannot fathom a motive or any visible damage caused by his poultry in the area.
Twenty two members were initiated at a meeting of St. Anthony's branch No 30 WO U in St Mary's hall Monday evening led by William K Ott supreme secretary. More than 150 attended and lunch was served. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Sunday in November.
Will Work For Cause Rev J M Gilbert of Canton Illinois visits Quincy to canvass among the colored residents on the upcoming November 7 election regarding a new anti tuberculosis sanitarium. He is conducting a house to house effort.
A Clayton Newfoundland youth, son of A. HunSaker, is hospitalized at St Marys with a badly masked hand after his hand was caught in a gasoline engine while at work. The accident occurred locally and the injured boy is receiving medical care.
Maywood resident W. F. Godman, 78, visits his uncle Henry Bittleston, 89, in Quincy. Both enable themselves to move about well for their ages despite plans for the winter at the Soldiers’ Home. Bittleston’s flat above Mumper undertaking is noted.
D E Morrison was sentenced to 44 1 2 days in the workhouse after being found guilty of disturbing the peace on a charge filed by his brother in law Mr Jones.
Deputy Sheriff Gammon of Bisbee Arizona and Paul Sergeant left Quincy early Monday for Bisbee after being charged with wife desertion by Arizona authorities and arrested in Quincy.
Burton Wilson and his wife, now in Quincy, arrived in New York from Mexico. Wilson travelled from Mexico to a United States port aboard the battleship Nebraska and plans to proceed to Quincy soon.
Judge Lyman McCari speaks in Kellerville tonight in support of the bond issue. On Monday night Judge McCarl and L. L. Boyer will address listeners in Payson.
Rumor from Quincy claims Pearl Anderson, arrested in St. Louis for Mann Act violation, has been sentenced to prison and fined heavily. Confirmation pending from reliable sources.
City council session runs under an hour as worries over street refuse near Seventh and Hampshire streets prompt measures. Alderman McNutt cites complaints from Gem City Business College and St. Boniface school. A plan limits overnight refuse and sidewalk ordinances are debated and adopted along with street paving and water main extensions.
C W Yeoman alias Walter Bartlett N M Peake alias Charles Gunn and Arthur S Howard confessed to Chief of Police Koch that they robbed the Phile Brothers store in Downing Indiana Monday night. A Rushville sheriff will bring the prisoners here. They said two others aided them who remain at large. The men, held in the city jail, are alleged sailors with two dishonorable discharges and one desertion.
Officers were elected at the yearly meeting of the Fathers society held Sunday afternoon in the home of Charles J. Futterer on Broadway. The group includes fathers of the 12 St. Francis school fire victims of 1899. Elected were President George Vander Hart and secretary treasurer William Middendorf.
The forecast calls for winds and rain with colder temperatures Tuesday into Wednesday. Missouri shows rain in the east and south, then fair with rising temperatures in the north and west. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies in the north, unsettled conditions in the south Tuesday, then fair and warmer Wednesday.
Yesterday temperatures ranged from the mid forties to the low fifties at multiple sites including Davenport and River Stage. The River Bulletin lists stage of water at 7 A M with readings for stations such as Davenport Neckuk Quincy Hannibal and US 34 with rises and falls noted. The forecast suggests the river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will probably rise slightly over the next 48 hours.
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