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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
3
The council approved the railway committee report to grade the levee above the pumping station and build a 170 foot sea wall to protect the riverfront. Aldermen debated timing and funding while accelerating plans to plank Burlington tracks and remove an unauthorized spur.
The county supervisors and mayor announced Lloyd Harvey to succeed Mr. Weisenburger in the fire department during his army service, and Clarence D. Spaid to replace L. A. Bickhaus who resigned after being found drunk on his beat. Tom Redmond reported the sewer needs many repairs. Resolutions to install a fire hydrant at Eighteenth and Vermont and a catch basin at Eighteenth and Jersey were referred to the water committee and passed in quick sequence.
P. O. Peacock of 424 North Fifth Street received a letter from his son Silber Peacock in Base Hospital No. 12 U S Army somewhere in France dated August 19. He writes of strenuous work with no monotony and hopes to return to the United States for about two weeks to eat fried chicken and good coffee. He has allotted six months of salary at 21 dollars monthly to a bank to fund his schooling on return and notes happiness at the Sammies rolling in. he has been living in Clayton.
Albert Grimmer, a paper ticar, appeared before United States Commissioner Martindale Monday and gave bond to answer at the next term of federal court. He was indicted by the federal grand jury for selling liquor to a soldier. E C Wible and John Schell were called before Commissioner Martindale charged with furnishing liquor to soldier friends. Neither are dealers, but are charged with securing the liquor and giving it to army friends. They gave bonds for their appearance when wanted.
At a Monday meeting the South Peat club directors scheduled Friday Sept 14 as a night for members to clean the canoe hall and club house, with lunch served afterward. A social for oarsmen from North Side and South Side Boat clubs and friends will follow, with trophy presenting planned.
The G W Hill’s three Sunday excursions attracted about 400 passengers from Hannibal the first trip and nearly 300 returning from here with 200 more on the final voyage. The steamer will stay in Quincy for the winter except for one more run on Sept 20 during the Illinois Bankers association convention while Keokuk’s weekly trip carried 200 passengers to Keokuk and returned with a full crowd and freight.
The Sheffra fall meeting of the Workers' League of the CoA was held Sunday with Rev. W. ABvnga tor of the Luther Memorial as the speaker whose subject was That rests. General Secretary George B. Cawthorne of the Y M C A led the singing. Harry Love presided at the piano and Virsil C. Kabler played a cornet solo to add to the enjoyment of the event.
Rev W M Gamble of Good Shepherd preached at St John cathedral to churchgoers and visitors on Labor Day. He warned against threats to democracy and explained what democracy means for America while describing German labor conditions and the current crisis.
A seven passenger touring car owned by Loren C. Cox secretary of the Quincy Automobile club was stolen from in front of the Y M C A while he attended a banquet. It was recovered at 1 a m on Ohio street between Fifth and Sixth by police after a joy ride. The thieves, believed to be boys, burned gasoline and sped the engine before abandoning the car. The club aims to curb automobile theft and will assist in prosecution of the culprits.
Dallas County voters chose dry in a local option election with about 19,000 ballots cast of 28,000 registered. With six precincts remaining, pro prohibitionists led by roughly 1500. City of Dallas stayed wet, while county outside the city voted dry in a sweeping outcome affecting over 200 saloons and major liquor houses.
Rev I W Bingaman spoke at the Christian Endeavor union meeting in Luther Memorial church about State work. Music preceded the business portion. Officers for next year will be elected at the next meeting on Monday October 8 in First Christian church Ninth and Broadway.
In Springfield results Bert K. won the 2:25 pace with Judge Sale second and Presto Lite third. Best clocking 2:12 14. In the 2:14 trot Golden Worthy took first with Prince Winter second and Opera Express third, best 2:12 12. In the 2:08 trot Axuien won, Charley Rex runner up, Bonington third, best 2:09 14.
CHICAGO September 11 Elliot T Monnett general western passenger agent of the New York Ontario and Western railway and for six years secretary of the American Association of Traveling Passenger agents died in his home here Monday after a long illness He was 64 years old.
Federal agents arrested Tageblatt editor Dr. Martin Darkow and business manager Herman Lemke for alleged espionage act violations after a raid on the German language newspaper’s Philadelphia office. Warrants were issued for the president treasurer editor in chief and an editorial writer. Bail set at $10,000 each.
The Associated Press reports Germany's war manpower and casualties. Fixed front formations and interior garrisons total 5.5 million, plus 600 thousand in depots. Killed, permanently disabled, and prisoners total 4 million. Wounded under hospital care reach 500 thousand. Mobilized male resources since the war began exceed 14 million, with 10.6 million called up. Remaining 1919 class 150 thousand and 1920 class 450 thousand uncalled, plus 50 thousand in essential industries, 200 thousand abroad, and 2.1 million physically exempted.
Kansas City residents face major freight disruption as about 500 freight handlers strike, halting traffic on five railways and threatening a sixth. Chicago and Alton Rock Island Missouri Kansas and Texas report reduced business while Wabash and Missouri Pacific see complete tie ups. Wil son and Company workers strike involves roughly 3,000 packing house employees with Patrick F. Gill of the labor department arriving to mediate after reviewing conditions.
Washington announces the formation of a naval auxiliary of the American Red Cross to coordinate navy relief activities. Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury of Philadelphia is named chairman, with Secretary Daniels set to appoint an advisory committee of women to assist. Local auxiliaries will affiliate with Red Cross chapters and provide literature, equipment, supplies, and shipment arrangements.
Chicago Sept. 11 reports from Minnesota Wisconsin and western Michigan say heavy damage to crops left in ground with corn as the principal sufferer. Also notes insurance provisions for Egler Eagles joining the colors covering death benefits and dues relief for families of members serving.
Rev A H F Hertzler leaves First German Methodist church after serving since 1913 to lead Nokomis Illinois. Rev D S Wahl of Edwardsville takes his place. Goetz reappointed to Bethel church and Schultze stays at Old People's home. Delegates returned to district with few changes. Bishop Quayle announced appointments for Belleville, Quincy, and surrounding areas.
In Camp Point Illinois on a weekend many residents hosted or visited relatives and friends from nearby towns. Miss Hazel Hart of LaPrairie and Miss Nina Walters spent time in Macomb while Miss Gretchen Heke visited. Mrs F Hughes turns 1035 Jersey Street resident marked as turning 72 with no big celebration.
A timeless advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a botanic remedy for female illnesses. It claims over forty years of helping women and spreading by word of mouth from neighbor to neighbor across the nation.
Fred E. Ericson leaves for Peoria after enlisting in the navy. Several residents travel, visit, and relocate, including Joab Green on a Carthage business trip, Lois Potter enrolling at Culver-Stockton College, and Harry Huebner transferring to Keokuk. A Rotarian poem by C Arthur Pfeiffer, Dig When the Diggin's Hard, appears in September.
Advertised remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles. Promotes inclusion of diabetes rheumatism and irregularities in men women and children. Says mail order available for $1.00 with two months’ supply and sworn testimonials from Dr. E W Hail Saint Louis Missouri sold by druggists.
William Severns, principal landowner in South Quincy Drainage district, showcases a thriving crop of strawberries and onions at Tenki Hardware. He planted an acre of strawberries and seven acres of onions, with berries yielding about six boxes weekly at 15 cents per small box and onions valued at 1.50 per bushel, projected at 500 bushels per acre.
A large crowd attended the opening dance in the new Palm Cafe at the Quincy Hotel Monday night. Shillinger's orchestra provided the music and Mr Thompson announced dancing in the Palm Room every evening from 9 to 12.
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