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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
4
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce board met Friday noon to elect a new secretary after lengthy debate. Dr. C. D. Center was elected for a five thousand dollar salary, replacing Mr. Pierson. confirmation came after a three hour session with no public disclosure of details.
President Fawcett reported most directors were absent for the election meeting. Moriarty out of town, Ricker unavailable, Kesport ill, Hollister leaving town. Pierson’s selection postponed. Dr Center’s unanimous election as secretary likely to start October 10, joining Dr Center and Bishop Fawcett as Quincy Chamber leaders who served with troops in Gardner park.
In the circuit court on Wednesday morning witnesses in the inquisition into Walter Krug's sanity were subpoenaed on Friday. Krug, indicted by the grand jury for the murder of his sister-in-law Mrs Oscar Krug, has not entered a plea. A three-physician panel Dr John Koch Dr Thomas Knox and Dr Joseph Blomer interviewed Krug at the county jail at Attorney Wall's request and reported their findings to him.
Prof. Ellis Brooks directs the Illinois State band in a Washington Park concert this evening featuring The Star Spangled Banner Overture Lurline Loves Whisper Winsome Winnie Intermezzo Forget Me Not Macbeth Medley Bright Eyes Intermezzo The Chocolate Soldier The Dawn of Love Morceau characteristics Bendix Scenes from Hitchy Koo La Chasse Infernale Koelling notes.
The office of C. E. Delaplain was busy as four deeds for different properties were turned over in a single day. Buy a deed to have your property added to the list.
Motor Inn plans a new service station near Eighth and Maine street and will open next week under C. C. Spencer and W. D. Pope. They come from St. Louis after purchasing supplies and will carry Cleveland automobiles. They introduce a new bearing burnishing method.
The board of review adjourned Friday after increasing real estate and personal property values by millions, with $4,000,000 in real estate and $1,450,000 in personal property raised from prior figures. Assessors’ books prompted broad changes across most townships, adding 135 automobiles and revaluing most property. Ernst J. Grubb chaired the meeting.
After four hours the county court jury awarded Mrs. Margaret VonderReith 3500 of the 4900 claim against the late Miss Caroline Dickhut estate for five years of care. Attorneys for defendants seek a new trial. appeal possible if denied. Dickhut heirs Phil Dickhut and Henry of Chicago among the defendants.
Charles Rosenheim of this city is vice chairman of the state drive for funds for the American Jewish Relief society. The $1,500,000 quota funds relief for Jewish wartime suffering. He will coordinate fundraising in this state section starting Oct. 26. Contributions from all classes are sought. People may donate by notifying Mr. Rosenheim.
Louis Recksieck of south Seven teenth street reports two Llewellen hunter dogs missing from his home on Thursday and asks the sheriff to assist. He works for the street car company. Hunters are also believed to have stolen a sledge hammer, copper boiler and brass kettle from J F Klatt’s Metros farm near a spring. neighbors saw men hunting take the hammer and kettles.
Attorney M F Carrott for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad seeks to set aside the jury verdict against it in a case where D N Wisherd Sons claimed damages for oysters held too long by the railroad rendering them unfit for use. The motion for a new trial lists 15 grounds.
Ben Knuf, a former worthy president of the Avenue lodge, reported on the Eagles national convention in New Haven Conn. at the hall meeting Thursday night. Ten new members were admitted and class adoption was announced for the October 2 hall gathering.
On October 1 Chief Heoman Lewis R. Browne arrives in Quincy as advance representative for the Naval Recruiting train. Plans for entertaining the recruiting party are underway. The train includes a naval band a base ball team and a motion picture show.
Nicholas Merker died Friday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Henry Griep s home four miles southwest of Taylor after a period living in Melrose township He was born March 27 1842 in Melrose and aged 77 He was a member of Salem church in Quincy He leaves daughter Mrs Grief and three sons George of Oakwood Henry Fred and Harvey of Seehorn The funeral will be at Griep home Monday at 11 am and at Salem Church Quincy 2 pm Burial in Woodland Cemetery Automobiles will be used
Mrs Christina Lubbe died early Friday morning at her country home near Melrose chapel after heart trouble and old age. Born in Germany 76 years ago she came to this country as a girl and lived in Melrose township for 54 years. She was a member of St Anthony Catholic Church Melrose Third Order of St Francis Ladies Society and Christian Mothers Society. She leaves son Clement Lubbe Jr daughter Mrs Anton Hoebbing of Melrose township thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mrs Beradine Kroner died at 9 25 Friday morning at 2021 Spring street after seven months illness. Born in Quincy in 1857 she was a lifelong resident and member of St Francis church. Survived by husband florist Frank J Kroner two daughters Mrs F J Altmix Albuquerque NM and Mrs Eugene Weber Quincy three brothers John and Herman Woltman Quincy Frank J Woltman Littl Rock Ark two sisters Miss Elizabeth Woltman Quincy Miss Carrie Woltman Kansas City and one grandchild.
Henry Sohl 17 of 817 South Seventeenth street died Friday morning at home after a brief illness from meningitis. Born in Quincy in 1902 he lived in the city all his life. He was a Salem Evangelical church member and recently worked for the Comstock Castle Store company. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Henry O Sohl and three brothers Fred Otto Carl and a sister Miss Anna, all of Quincy.
Charles Holland formerly of Quincy died Wednesday night in Keokuk Iowa after a three month paralysis illness. Born in Rushville he moved to Quincy as a young married man and lived there 35 years before relocating to Keokuk where he passed away at 71. He is survived by three sons William Harry and Edward Holland of Quincy and two daughters Mrs Ed Lake and Mrs Ed Robinson of Keokuk.
Senior class notes describe a missed class meeting after red Ward's absence and Thelma McDole's failed preside. Booster club met in study hall to organize for the coming year with ten members present. William Gerdes named temporary chairman and committee to nominate six new members. A new cheerleader will be appointed next Wednesday afternoon.
Soldiers and friends secured over 300 tickets for a moonlight river trip from the Wer Camp Community Service office on Friday. The Quincy boat left at 8:15 p.m. for a round trip up the river, with dancing and khaki clad servicemen enjoying the voyage. The event was arranged by the Wisherd company in cooperation with War Camp Community Service.
A mass meeting of East Maine street property owners voted 35 to 12 to ask the city council to postpone paving for two years citing high material and labor costs. Speakers urged wood blocks on a concrete base as a cheaper, durable alternative and criticized current prices, while noting industrial aims to aid returning soldiers.
The ordinance committee and Corporation Counsel decided no ordinance will be drawn to regulate taxi stands at railroad stations or pedestrian observance of traffic officers. The matter may be referred to Mayor O Brien and the chief of police. Pedestrians are asked to heed traffic officers. The committee also discussed drafting a new taxi regulation ordinance including rates and business controls.
Milton J Braxmeier of 1409 Broadway was appointed as a War Risk Insurance bureau representative. He may explain government insurance to returning servicemen and convert former war policies to new government plans. Braxmeier, an adviser for the Henry Hill American Legion Post, offers free services to veterans.
Mrs Myrtle Coulson files for divorce in circuit court against Charles Coulson alleging infidelity. They wed August 25 1912 and lived together until February this year. Three children Charles 6 Marie 4 and Helen 2. Custody requested with alimony for Mrs Coulson and children. Attorney C H Wood represents plaintiff.
William St Clair resists eviction from the farm house on Edward Gillhouse’s property near the county south line. Gillhouse filed forcible entry in detainer. police court adjourned to next Wednesday at 2 PM. St Clair allegedly no longer in Gillhouse’s employ but wants to remain for garden crops.
Quincy brief notes report H E Knapheide DL H F E Knaph eide has been home since last Tuesday with improving condition though diagnosis remains uncertain. Doctors considered appendicitis first. an X-ray is planned when strength returns. Short meetings held by North and South Side Boat clubs to set a date for a South Side event. Mamie Herndon, claiming state hospital release, was taken to the police after fear she might harm herself. she alleges past marriage to Richard Riley and says she has worked at Monroe Doe works since returning home to Quincy.
Caroline Lagemann and others transfer part lot 1 block 65 Wood survey Quincy to George Seifert for 1650 dollars in a real estate transfer recorded action.
In a private remark, Mr Burrows claims Mayor O'Brien warned that if he and the city engineer attended the meeting they would face additional street meetings and be heckled by dissatisfied property owners.
In Quincy the federal building returned to calm after Fred Wolf Sr and Paul Wolf were found guilty of conspiring to defraud the U.S. government. Judge FitzHenry will hear a motion for a new trial Wednesday, with potential appeal to the circuit court. Rush prepares for another major case against Pan Motor executives. trial set for October 15 with 150 government witnesses. Special Agent Rosin remains on duty, and Springfield lawyers remain involved in the Wolfs proceedings.
A membership drive for the Henry Hill Post is underway with men approached on the G. W. Hill excursion Friday night. The campaign runs through the rest of this week and into early next week, aiming to raise Quincy Post to the standard set by similar cities. The drive closes Thursday evening next week at a Legion meeting in the Knights of Columbus Hall, where delegates to the State convention in Peoria will be appointed and special stunts planned.
Mrs Letitia Brown withdrew her husband's assault charge saying she was mistaken. The case was dismissed after court costs were paid. Separately R L Hawking was found guilty of driving on the wrong side and striking a taxi, fined 35 dollars with taxi driver W A Ferguson testifying. F H Pierce pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 4.75 dollars.
Weather permitting Highland Park amusements will be open and the big Saturday night dance in the pavilion will be continued. Dancers will be surprised to see the new improvements in the pavilion under construction.
Daily River Bulletin notes heavy rainfall over northern Missouri western Minnesota and Iowa will raise river levels for several days forecast observations taken at 7 a m central time with unsettled Saturday and Sunday likely showers and continued mud temperatures across the region.
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