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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1917
Page
12
F. Stannus writes of a major departure of troops, detailing the responsibilities and honors bestowed on each body. The article outlines the sequence of events as troops leave, with emphasis on leadership roles and ceremonial duties observed by detachments.
A letter from Dr. 3 in Quincy describes extreme hospital workload in New York City. He details crowded wards at PolyClinic and New York Eye and Ear infirmary, with thousands of eye and ear cases annually, plus courses and active operations. Narratives include fellow Quincy visitors, patriotic mood, and military mobilization near the Hudson.
Shrapnel and Niel Zehender of Liberty were rejected Saturday at Camp Dodge on physical grounds after a stricter second examination. Thirty eight men failed, Zehender among them, with word to hold his belongings until further notice. Meanwhile naval examiner Wempen enrolled nine men for the Navy, to travel Monday to Peoria for final tests and Great Lakes training.
Simmons Hardware of St. Louis filed attachment and garnishment against Charles R. Tate of Taylor Mo and Fred C. Happel of Palmyra for 185 dollars. Mrs Sutton sues for divorce from James Sutton. couple married in Macon Mo March 17 1915 and separated July 30 that year. Lois Nash bids for Illinois Bankers association treasurer post. election Sept 20 in Quincy. Iriving school rope theft targets flagpole during ice cream party. board vows prosecution. William Thomas in South Quincy Drainage district in serious condition after hemorrhages. Front of rear Illinois State bank building to receive white tile front at about 2500 dollars. 1500 dollar garage to be added at 1605 Hampshire street. Alonzo Meyers swears out arrest warrant for Elmer Ellison of Palmyra on charges of vagrancy and pilfering. Ellison held for trial Monday morning.
Misa Spencer a stenographer at Quincy Gas and Electric left Saturday morning for a two weeks vacation leaving her duties temporarily unattended.
Herbert Corey has sent vivid war dispatches to The Whig from the front. He has covered battles and spoken with leaders of many nations, contributing authentic accounts of German activities in Spain and early stories from his France front assignment. His exclusive pieces promise detailed frontline reporting during the week.
Harvey Henry Sprick of the State bank will arrive at Burlington station at 6 PM with his bride Miss Lenore Heimbaugh. A large reception is planned, with a major domo directing the event and a ceremonial line of march from Oak Street to Sixth Street past Hampshire and Sixteenth to State Street.
Jimmie McDonald struck Holsgrave with a beer bottle at a Sixth and Payson saloon at midnight Friday. Holsgrave was treated at home after a doctor declined hospitalization. McDonald was released on bond and the case discharged Saturday morning. Ambulance crews also aided multiple other injuries and illnesses across Quincy.
A large Empire audience enjoyed A Daughter of the Sun a Hawaiian play featuring Freada Pymers as Laa and Jean Clarendon as Dr. Oagi Sankura. Native Hawaiian singers added atmosphere though overall attendance was modest.
Clement Wiewel of Gilmer township died aged 84 leaving a detailed will. Mrs. Josephine Wiewel gains a life estate in a good farm, a horse and buggy, and $500 cash. Ida Wiewel receives household goods and a cow, with remaining personal property divided among John August Sophia Swartz Florence Johnson and Ida. The widow holds a life estate in 187.29 acres, leases most to son August for 250 yearly, land to be sold at death to August for 6025, of which 500 goes to Ida and the rest split among all children. Florence Johnson’s heirs Morris and Martha Johnson inherit her legacies.
In the Company FP roster printed Saturday morning Lieut. Elmore appears as E L More, a clerical error corrected to reflect the proper name. The notice records the misprint and confirms the correct spelling for the officer in the unit list.
The county exemption board lags as Springfield district board certified only 40 of 80 needed for the second detachment due Sept 23. Quincy board awaits district word though not as delayed. three men were excused Saturday Charles R. Doerr now under arrest in Arkansas Ernest G. Kaylor from Nebraska and Harold P. Allen of Harvey Illinois.
R T Barr and family plan to move from Quincy around Oct 1 to Germantown Pennsylvania where Barr will become assistant to Dr Frederick Erdman. Erdman specializes in natural circulation control without drugs and Barr will help publish a manuscript and assist in treatments this fall.
A spark from a chimney set fire to shingles on Edward A. DeBois summer kitchen at 1306 Oak Street at 8 45 AM. Fire crews arrived but were not needed. The house is owned by Bernard Averkamp. At 11 30 AM crews from stations 1 and 2 were dispatched to 311 North Ninth Street home of A J Grimes. A spark from burning rubbish set fire to a shed scorching several boards.
Frank Lowe Jr of Kansas City and E P Gates of Chicago spoke at Adams County Christian Endeavor convention in Columbus. Prof Simmonds led the singing as conferences drew good attendance and high enthusiasm. the event will close this evening.
The navy department announced that a United States submarine sank at her dock at an Atlantic port Friday morning with no loss of life. The cause is not yet determined. A plan to raise the submersible within a few days was expected, and a full report will be filed with the department.
H N Bryant a Soldiers Home member was fined 79.75 in police court Saturday morning for improper conduct with two girls aged 7 and 9 in a shed on York street. Probation Officer Nolan cited misconduct. The report notes other cases including Gambling property rental charges and a vagrant case or theft, with various dispositions by Judge Reardon.
Thomas Timothy of 805 Maple Street Quincy Illinois and James Timothy of 1417 North Fourth Quincy Illinois are developing a modern concentrating plant on the Timothy tract west of Lincolnville Oklahoma. The Lincolnville lead and zinc camp is active with high ore prices drawing operators nationwide.
Heisler's Hooligans plan a picnic today at the community camp about a mile up the river. Andy Heisler leads the group with Allie Heisler as commissary sergeant. Doc Dyke handles first aid for any injured and lunch includes chicken at noon followed by fish later. several guests will join for dinner.
Enthusiasm runs high for Good Roads day on September 20 in Adams County. Motor clubs, commercial groups, and residents will join farmers to repair bridges approaches drag roads trim hedges and weed sites. Last year Quincy Chamber offered a prize for most work. this year activity centers on one day to ready roads for winter.
Bishop M Edward Fawcett reports from Missouri that in Quincy the chaplain fund received late contributions. Donors include Rev H L Bowen of Peoria 100.00 Gunther Hardware 456 Capt Sturtevant 432.04, Mrs F M Bolles 6, Mrs Mary Marston 0, Lee Noll Hayworth 2500 Dr R J Christie memorial nurses Blessing Hospital 16.84 Miss Josephine Adams 0.50.
Generally fair across Illinois Missouri and Iowa on Sunday and Monday with little temperature change. No significant precipitation expected and conditions likely mild for midweek travel plans.
A brief river forecast indicates the river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will vary only slightly over the next 48 hours with minimal movement and stable levels noted by forecasters.
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