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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
6
Fred A. Wolf and relatives testifying in a federal trial described the Wolf plant’s wartime contracts and quality controls. Witnesses for both sides recounted production delays, inspection clashes, and efforts to meet government specifications amid a broader defense of the defendants.
Travelers state the longest straight reach of rail is the Argentina Pacific line from Buenos Aires to the foot of the Andes. It runs 211 miles without a curve and has no cuttings or embankments deeper than two or three feet.
Grand jury expected to return true bills against J. F. Reid and Melvin Stanley in the afternoon session. Circuit court convenes today as Reid and Stanley face forgery charges for passing bogus checks. Walter Krug's murder case also reviewed with developments anticipated. True bills issued against A. B. Enright for forgery and William Fields for assault to kill. Enright indicted on four counts. Fields alleged to have shot Eugene Johnson during a dispute over alimony. Both men pleaded not guilty. defense counsel appointed. Trial dates not yet set.
Circuit Clerk Beatty notes a record day as four husbands filed for divorce with no complaints from wives. Sam Sweet claims 25 years of marriage ended by desertion and seeks custody of daughter Marie, 8. Lawrence Chapman reports four days of marriage before desertion. Edward Berndsen says Agnes A. Berndsen left in 1916 after their 1910 wedding. seeks daughter custody. Richard M. White sues Nannie White under one year remarriage rule, alleging she remarried a month after a 1913 divorce from Benjamin Savage.
J. B. Ritter of Hammond Indiana leased the Frank Weems building at 700 Maine Street Quincy Tuesday to open Bake-Rite bakery. Remodeling starts November 1 with front rebuilt in white tile and Maine Street entrance. Ritter cites ventilated ovens that remove odor and heat as a special feature.
A public meeting of property owners on Maine street is called for Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce building. The session will discuss paving plans for Maine street east of Eighth street and determine owners' preferences on paving type.
City Attorney John Wheelock dismissed charges of obstructing traffic against Edward Meyer a taxi cab owner in police court. He was ordered to move from the Burlington station entrance by Patrolman Asa Todd and arrested for failure to vacate. The right to regulate taxi stands near the station was discussed by the city council and referred to the ordinance committee.
Al Heckle will supervise the creation of assessment rolls for the Third and Fourth street paving districts. After approval by the county court, property owners will pay their share in 10 yearly installments with 5 percent interest on deferred payments.
Value of Burlington property in Quincy placed at 2 325 809 according to a list received by County Clerk Smith Tuesday. The railroad property assessments are state made and the list was prepared by the railroad company for the state board of equalization.
The question notes the Golden Hale to bacon brand and claims it was first produced in the Gem City Tobacco works at Front and Delaware streets in this city around 1370.
Plans for a county wide welcome for all returned service men in Quincy and Adams County move forward led by W. T. Duker as chairman of the Adams County Victory and Peace organization. Duker seeks a formal program outline from War Camp Community Service secretary Ross Trevor and will convene a celebration meeting upon receipt. The effort spans many local businesses and marks a shift from earlier casual welcomings to a formal event in October or November.
Judge Wolfe sustains two objectors contentions in Indian Grave district hearing. Sluice gates removal and digging a drainage ditch at general expense are not approved. Commissioners proceed with outlined work except for the contested items.
About 40 members of the Adams County Medical Society attended their annual picnic at Blickhan camp. They traveled by motor to the site around 11 in the morning and departed about 5 in the afternoon after a day with no speeches or planned entertainment. The event was deemed the society's best picnic yet, with Dr. H. P. Bierne Dr. J. H. Rice and Dr. E. L. Caddick organizing the arrangements.
The Marquette Court of Foresters met at St Francis hall and elected officers: Chief ranger Frank Wensing, vice chief ranger Robert Aring, recording secretary John Lammers, financial secretary Frank Koetters, treasurer Henry Wiegmann, and trustee for three years William Wensing. The group approved plans for the new St Francis gymnasium and formed a committee of Henry Albers and Joseph Siebert to assist.
Postmaster Elmer Lummis has received notice of civil service examinations to be held in the local post office building on Oct 7 8 turnout dates include Metallurgist Oct 7 Agriculturist in charge of demonstrations Oct 14 Industrial superintendent Oct 14 Industrial research clerk Oct 8 Trained nurse Oct 22 Medical interne Oct 22 Glass blower Oct 28 Assistant mechanical engineer Oct 14 Farm economist Oct 21 and Senior highway engineer Oct 21.
The first official statement of resources and liabilities of the State Street Bank and Trust Company shows total resources and liabilities of $3,126,802.47 and deposits of $2,858,189.10. Previously the bank operated privately and was not required to publish a statement.
A six year old Quincy Irish boy arrives at the Jefferson school for opening day and when asked if he knows his ABCs he replies in blunt humor Ive only been here five minutes. The moment captures a lively start to his education and a glimpse of local school day humor.
Mrs. Theodore Bisser was elected delegate to attend the Illinois Federation of Labor meeting in Peoria on October 20. The Women’s Union Labor League held the labor temple meeting Tuesday night, initiating five new members. Delegates Mrs. Bisser and Mrs. Lawrence Ellemeier reported Hannibal League attendance, noting a surprise for Grandmother Hayes on her 77th birthday with two cakes bearing 77 candles and a gold purse. An ice cream social followed Quincy league Tuesday night.
Free tickets will be given to all returned service men for a river ride next Friday evening September 19. Tickets are distributed at the War Camp Community Service rooms and donated by D. W. Wisherd. Tickets will not be issued at the boat landing. ex servicemen should obtain them from the Service office.
Negro residents are invited to form a community club at Lincoln school this evening at 8 15. Lieut J W Ewing leads the meeting. Committee members include Mrs Mary Green Mrs O Tore Mrs Della Zimmerman and Mrs F W Monday.
Pay for Company E Tenth Illinois National Guard members arrived and is in the hands of Lieut Dan Hair. The funds reward the troops for work during Chicago and Peoria riots and may be collected at the Armory. Factory inspector R R Doherty of Chicago is in Quincy inspecting factories stores offices and mercantile establishments.
Rev and Mrs George A Buttrick of Rutland Vermont welcomed a son named John Arthur born Friday September 12 to the Quincy couple. A daughter was born Tuesday morning in Blessing Hospital to Mr and Mrs John Freiburg of 1328 North Twelfth Street. Mr and Mrs Bryan Golliher of 316 Elm Street welcomed a baby girl Tuesday morning at Blessing Hospital.
B. Murphy runs a Yooll rath sale in Melrose today. Mrs. Horatio Pettie of Dallas City visits her uncle James F. Hughes and will stay with Mrs. Elle Meyers at 151313 Spring St. Mrs. Pettie plans a few days with her sister. Ice for sale in carload lots from Quincy Ice Dealers.Mrs. J. A. Connery, wife of deputy sheriff Jack Connery, ill, taken to St Marys hospital. Dr. H. F. Lafler offers chiropractic treatments at 201 204 Illinois State Bank Bldg. Mrs. Otto Martin of Ewing Mo visits with Mrs. Anton Peters Fourteenth and Jefferson for a week. We sell wholesale only with no retail clerks. orders by telephone to our salesmen. Irwin Paper Co. Miss Elsie Rasch returns from Roanoke. Miss Margaret Johnson and aunt Mrs. S. J. Snell return from Toronto with relatives. R. S. Benedict back from St. Louis on business. Orville D. Reese, formerly of Quincy, visiting. now with a film production company on the road.
Central Baptist church held its annual election meeting on Tuesday night approving a yearly budget of 5410 for the church and 2011 for missionary benevolences. Walter H. Bennett was re elected moderator with James N. Brown as clerk. H M Dirks was chosen treasurer and Helen R Long named treasurer of missionary benevolences. Deacons are elected by sections with W W Bourie W E Jones L L Woodworth William Sluckman and M I Melton serving three year terms. Five trustees were elected H O Channon A A Richards E P Osgood J E McNutt and Emerson Giles. Walter Gibson was elected superintendent of Emmanuel chapel Sunday school. The Central church Sunday school superintendent candidate is H C Gates but may be replaced if he remains out of town. Henry Bittleson and I F Daugherty J N Brown and two other deacons emeritus were noted. Chief ushers named E P Os good A J Huffman and R O Taylor. J N Brown was re elected treasurer of the building fund. The annual church letter will be read Sunday detailing last year’s activities.
Night school classes in various subjects will be conducted this winter by War Camp Community Service workers with the Board of Education. The program aims to educate returned soldiers in specific lines of work. Classes start only after 10 to 15 applicants, formed by student wishes. Interested service men should register at War Camp Community Service rooms 232 North Fifth Street with preferred subjects.
The Loyal Order of Moose entertainment committee announced a whist and dance on the fourth Thursday each month. The first event is set for Thursday evening Sept 25. Committee members include Anton Heuer chairman Walter Schilling William McDonald Charles D Nobis Walter Bradenbeck Clyde Briscoe and Lawrence Goodman. One candidate for membership was accepted.
F. W. Heckenkamp, chairman of the executive council, calls a Friday afternoon meeting at 4 30 in the Chamber of Commerce. Discussion will cover securing a new leader for the boys and obtaining new equipment.
A meeting of the High School class of 1921 was held this afternoon to elect officers for the coming year. Gordon Williams served as chairman of the nominating committee.
In Joplin Missouri on Tuesday a pistol duel left Charley Adams dead after a confrontation with officer Joseph Hallock and reporter James Baugh. Hallock, thinking Baugh was a gang member, fired wounding Baugh in the head as Adams wore a black mask.
Two Brimfield girls Leena Day and Frances Cullen arrived at Knox College in Galesburg aboard a Curtiss plane piloted by Lieut. H E Du Jardin of the Wright Motor company. The 30 mile flight took 25 minutes with no mishaps as the crew toured the region then landed on North Seminary street for luncheon. Both students praised the trip and expressed interest in flying again.
Relatives of George Volker a Hull brakeman fear he was kidnapped at his wedding in Elmwood Place Cincinnati by a woman wearing multiple diamonds. Police seek the "Diamond Lady" after Volker vanished following her mysterious entrance and departure with him. Mystery surrounds the abducted groom as the hunt continues.
Otto Speer admitted guilt for striking Pauline Fields in police court Tuesday afternoon and his sentence was deferred until today. Judge Reardon issued a warrant charging Grocer Cobb with assaulting W. J. Meyer. Harvey Bridgeman was arrested on a warrant for resisting an officer. Constable Felsing testified. the case is set for today. Felsing claimed the incident occurred at Bridge man’s parents home and the defendant says the constable used improper language toward his mother. The case against Clarence Anderson of Plainville for a worthless check was dismissed after he made good the payment to Grand Union Tea Co. and prosecution was dropped.
The bulletin notes unsettled weather in Illinois Wednesday night and Thursday with temperature changes. Missouri and toward the west remain cloudy and unsettled with little temperature change. River stage readings at Davenport, St Paul, and Louisiana show modest variations around zero to a few feet, with the latest daily observations taken at 7 am Central.
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