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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1917

Page

3

Water Street Improvements And City Council Rows

The Quincy city council debated Harrison street improvements, approving 2500 for grading and dirt bank removal to hauling to a shelter house. They faced procedural confusion, while authorizing related road work, sewers disconnections, and a canopy over Bijou, with several budget and contract items approved or postponed.

Harrison Street Bartlett County Board of Supervisors Charles Hoar McNutt

Wait for Your Honey Boy Ballad at Red Cross Benefit

Arthur Pfeiffer writes a wartime ballad titled Wait for Your Honey Boy He’ll Come Back to You to be performed at the Red Cross benefit in Highland Park Friday and Saturday evenings The lyrics describe a soldier writing from the trenches Across Dublin Bay and longing for reunion with a loved one including messages to mother and father

Arthur Pfeiffer Red Cross Highland Park Deep Blue Sea Dublin Bay Daddy

Water rates debate at Newcomb Hotel cited by Hays

J F Hays manager of the Newcomb hotel challenged Quincy officials over water charges, noting 16 cents per thousand feet versus 5.5 cents in other cities. Alderman Geers signaled a potential rate cut next year, while Alderman Hyatt doubted any immediate relief. Geers promised further information in next month’s water works report.

J. F. Hays Newcomb Quincy Hays Alderman Geers Board of Water Commissioners Sam Hyatt Water Works Department

Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed For October 9

Governor Lowden proclaimed Tuesday October 9 as Fire and Accident Prevention Day marking the forty sixth anniversary of the great Chicago fire. He urged public attention and special exercises to stress fire and accident prevention lessons.

Germany United States Lowden Chicago

Hod Carriers Strike May Be Settled Today

Hod carriers who have not worked since last Monday are near a wage settlement with their employers. They currently earn 37 34 cents per hour or $3 for an eight hour day. They originally asked 50 cents per hour, or $4 daily, but the offer was refused. They may accept an increase of 24 4 cents per hour, adding 20 cents for a full day. The new scale would take effect April 1 next year. Building Trades council Business Agent Thesen plans to present the proposal to employers this morning.

Hod Thesen Building Trades Council

Invites Students to Attend Church by Local Pastor

Rev W D Endres pastor of the First Christian church urged college students in Quincy to attend services. He spoke on temptations away from home and city life, praising newcomers as earnest workers and promising them a welcome.

W. D. Endres First Christian Church Quincy

New Ministers Are Given Big Welcomes

Rev D S Wahl formerly of Edwardsville preached his first sermon at First Elhan Methodist Church and Rev F A McCarty formerly district superintendent of Jacksonville preached his first sermon at Vermont Street Methodist Church Large crowds attended and praised both sermons The new pastors were warmly received by congregations and by the people of Quincy

D. S. Wahl Edwardsville Eelhan Methodist F. A. McCarty Jacksonville Vermont Street Quincy

W H Coon Estate Inventory Details

In the probate court record for the estate of W H Coon the inventory shows property appraised at 346 dollars, with 11 dollars in accounts on hand and 75 dollars in cash.

W. H. Coon

Big discovery of oil and copper in Missouri

A Missouri find reports significant oil and copper deposits unearthed, signaling potential industrial expansion. Geologists from the state university confirm the discovery near a rural site, with initial estimates suggesting substantial resource quantities and possible development plans underway involving local firms.

Missouri

Judge Sends Acid Thrower to Prison

Alexander M Swinley who poured acid in his wifes face at Burlington station last July was sentenced to the dayers for from one to 14 years Judge Akers in the circuit court on day He entered a Fics of guilty and asked to be released on parole Mary Hunter a Negress charged with stealing silks from the Duker store pleaded guilty and was sentenc ed to jail for 80 days and to pay 25 and costs John Harden a soldier of the Missouri national yard charged with breaking into a box car may be sent to his company and the charge dismissed To Investigate Conditions In speaking in regard to Preston Newbolt a Negro prisoner Judge Akers said he would not send newboiit to the work house until he had learned more about conditions there in regard to food and the prisoners wearing shackles The petit jury was empaneled but on account of the two prisoners docketed for trial pleading guilty there was no work for the jury to do Monday.

Alexander M. Swinley Burlington Dayers Akers Mary Hunter Duker John Harden Missouri National Yard Preston Newbolt

Nurses Stationed Near Cantonments For Red Cross Duty

Fifty public health nurses have been assigned by the American Red Cross to zones around army cantonments naval bases and camps. They will work under sanitary directors with local state and federal health authorities and focus on preventing disease improving infant welfare and teaching care and feeding while stationed at Hattiesburg Ft. Riley Des Moines Louisville Little Rock Ayer Chillicothe Atlanta Newport News and Petersburg.

American Red Cross National Army National Guard Red Cross Hattiesburg Miss Ft. Riley Kansas Des Moines Iowa Louisville Kentucky Little Rock Arkansas Ayer Massachusets Chillicothe Ohio Atlanta Jane A. Delano

George Osborn Wins Odell Trophy At South Side Club

George Osborn won the Odell trophy from W O Cook at the South Side Boat club trap shoot on Sunday scoring a perfect 15 birds. Cook missed one. Large attendance and strong scores marked the event as participants chase leaders. The South Side Boat Club Dramatic club also held a successful rehearsal Monday night.

George Osborn W. O. Cook South Side Cook Dramatic Club

Farewell Tonight for Drafted Colored Men

Quincys thirteen drafted colored men will be guests at a farewell in Bethel A M church at 7 30 this evening. The new soldiers who depart for training camp will march from Eighth and Elm to the Bethel church with veterans and a band. The program includes hymns, invocations, solos, readings by Dunbar in praise of the colored soldier, addresses by J R Pearce and George Gabriel, and benediction by Rev T Huff.

Quincy Bethel A. M Ninth and Oak Streets Baptist Eighth and Elm Streets J. W. Tutt Dunbar R. A. Roberts J. R. Pearce George Gabriel T. Huff

Ministers to Attend Southern Illinois Conference Delegation

Rev. N. J. Leemhuis and William Strakeljahn traveled to Pittsburgh as delegates of the Southern Illinois Conference to the Evangelical Synod of North America. They expect a ten day absence, with Rev. Paul Langhorst and Rev. William Schulze handling Salem church duties and preaching duties respectively.

N. J. Leemhuis Salem Evangelical Church William Strakeljahn St. Peter's Church Pittsburgh Southern Illinois Conference Evangelical Synod of North America Paul Langhorst St. Peter's Evangelical Church Salem Church William Schulze The Old People's Home

Hannibal Woman Dies After Brights Disease

Ella T Fassett of Hannibal Missouri died at 10 20 Monday at her daughter's home 712 South Twelfth street She was born July 18 1856 in St Anthony Minnesota and is survived by three daughters Mrs Edward Gilla Mrs Walker Herrin and Edna Fassett and a son Raymond Fassett He was with the aviation corps en route to France The body will be taken to Hannibal for burial

Bright Ella T. Fassett Hannibal Edward Gille South Twelfth Street St. Anthony Minn Charles Fassett Quincy Fassett

Funeral for Mrs Doland Set Thursday at Grace Methodist

Coroner jury rules Mrs B H Doland died from base of skull fracture after falling from a Highland park street car on Saturday night. The accident occurred at 9 45 on Twelfth street between Chestnut and Cherry. She died at Blessing hospital at 10 30 p m. Funeral service set for 3 30 p m Thursday at Grace Methodist church with burial in Greenmount cemetery.

B. H. Doland Highland Park Street Wheeler Undertaking Establishment Grace Methodist Church Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral held for Mrs Edward Price at parental home

Mrs Edward Price's funeral was conducted at 3 30 Sunday afternoon in her parents' home Mr and Mrs John Schroeder. Rev A W Fruechte of St Paul's Evangelical church Quincy officiated. Large attendance with a Fowler Evangelical quartet singing. Burial followed in Chase cemetery.

Edward Price John Schroeder A. W. Fruechte St. Paul's Evangelical Church Quincy Fowler Evangelical Church Chase Cemetery

Funeral Services for Mrs Jeanette Campbell Held in Quincy and Ursa

Funeral for Mrs Jeanette Campbell conducted at 930 in the morning in the home 703 North Fifth Street by Rev W D Endress pastor of First Christian Quincy The body taken to Ursa for 1 PM services in the Christian church by Rev Frank Nichols Burial in New Providence cemetery

Jeanetta Campbell Jeanette Campbell North Fifth Street W. D. Endress First Christian Church Quincy Ursa Christian Church Frank Nichols New Providence

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Keck scheduled

The funeral for Mrs Mary Keck will be held at 8 o clock Wednesday morning at the home 603 South Sixth street and at 8 30 in St Marys Catholic church Burial will be in St Boniface cemetery.

Mary Keck South Sixth Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral for Walter Reuter Held in Binghamton

Walter Reuter died in Binghamton New York. Funeral service conducted at 2 30 this afternoon in August Stormer chapel. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Friends invited to attend.

Walter Reuter Binghamton N. Y Stormer Woodland Cemetery

Walter Stock dies of diphtheria at 23 in Quincy

Walter J Stock died at 1 15 o clock Monday morning at his home 608 Van Buren street after a two week illness from diphtheria He was born January 4 1894 in Quincy and was 23 years old He was employed by the Meyer Reighard Higins Co and was a member of St Marys Catholic church He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs George Stock one sister Bertha his grandmother Mrs Catherine Peters and uncles and aunts

Walter Stock Walter J. Stock van Buren Street Quincy Meyer, Reighard, Higins Co St. Mary’s Catholic Church George Stock Bertha Catherine Peters

Mrs Anna Metzger Dies After Nine Months Illness

Mrs Anna Metzger died at 11 45 AM Monday at 518 Spring street after a nine month illness bedfast two months. Born January 5 1864 in Quincy she was 53. A Salem Evangelical church member she leaves husband F A Metzger son Fred W Metzger and brother W A Hagenbruch. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday at the home burial Woodland cemetery friends invited.

Anna Metzger Anna Regina Metzger Spring Street Quincy Salem Evangelical Church F. A. Metzger Fred W. Metzger W. A. Hagenbruch Woodland Cemetery

Infant Earl Edward Sielemann Dies at Three Months

Earl Edward Sielemann three months old, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sielemann, died at 5 am Sunday at 1034 Madison Street after a three week illness. Funeral at 3 pm from the family home, Woodland Cemetery burial. Friends invited to attend.

Earl Edward Sielemann Earl Edward Fred Sielemann Madison Street Woodland Cemetery

Mrs Louisa Johnson burial scheduled in Chambersburg HI

The body of Mrs Louisa Johnson of 303 Kentucky Street Quincy arrived Monday morning from Cody South Dakota where she died in the home of her grandson Charles Schaeffer. The body was shipped in the afternoon to Chambersburg Hawaii for burial.

Louisa Johnson Kentucky Street Quincy Charles Schaeffer Cody S. D Chambersburg

Mrs Luck Pauk Dies at Home in Quincy

Mrs Luck Pauk and Mrs Lucy Pauk died suddenly at 230 o'clock Sunday evening in their home at 1644 North Fourth Street. Coroner Lawrence Amen led an inquest Monday morning. verdict: death due to heart trouble. Born in Quincy April 28, 1858, she was 59 and survived by husband August and four sons Charles Bernard Cal George John Albert, and three daughters Mrs John Kirby Morris LIL and Bertha at home, plus siblings John Hummell of Chicago and Mrs Mary Haas and Mrs James Swainston of Chicago.

Luck Pauk Lucy Pauk North Fourth Street Lawrence Amen Pauk Quincy August Pauk Charles Bernard, Cal George John Douglas Ariz Albert Milwaukee Wis John Kirby Herbert Smith Morris Lil Bertha John Hummell Chicago Mary Haas James Swainston

Funeral for William S Reynolds Held at Family Home

William Stephen Reynolds died last Tuesday at his parents home near Chambersburg Illinois after two months of typhoid fever. Funeral conducted at 2:30 PM Wednesday by Rev J M Rudy of Versailles Methodist Church. Body to Winchester for burial. Reynolds born January 16.

William Reynolds William Stephen Reynolds James Reynolds Chambersburg J. M. Rudy Versailles Methodist Church Winchester Mr. Reynolds

Big Wharf Boat to Be Used Locally in Quincy

A 140 by 35 foot wharf boat, owned by White Collar line, will be brought to Quincy by the steamer Keokuk on Wednesday to replace a freight house and support the local freight trade. It will tie in front of Front and Hampshire, with the office moved aboard, as Morning Star tows it to Keokuk for dry dock. The incident followed the Dubuque sinking, minor damage, and the General Excursion Co ship Prince and Princess operating between Hannibal and Quincy. The Keokuk also carried about 200 people on a Sunday excursion between Keokuk and Quincy.

Quincy Keokuk White Collar Line Davenport Hampshire Morning Star Dubuque Streckfus Line Martin's Landing St. Louis Prince and Princess General Excursion Company Hannibal The Bay

Four Volunteers Substituting for Drafted Men at Camp Dodge

Four young men called in the draft volunteered and joined those who left for Camp Dodge in Des Moines, filling for four others granted extra time by the district exemption board. The volunteers were Rudolph J. Neuser August H. Bornmann Norvin R. Hull and Benjamin F. Smith. Enslee J. Case received a further extension, and John Z. Foontas Edward F. Dorkenwald and Albert J. Rupp were likewise extended for business reasons, likely to join a third contingent later this month.

Camp Dodge Des Moines District Exemption Board Adjutant General Rudolph J. Neuser August H. Bornmann Norvin R. Hull Benjamin F. Smith Enslee J. Case John Z. Foontas Edward F. Dorkenwald Albert J. Rupp

Autoists Plan to Gypsy in Missouri

Henry Kaelber of 400 Oak street with Henry Gredell and Ed Schullian left Quincy Monday in Kaelber's car bound for Missouri. They plan to visit St. Louis and Joplin before ending in Kansas City, roaming the state’s roads, picnicking by streams, and camping roadside when possible. They will gypsy in Missouri as long as weather and gas hold out.

Henry Kaelber Oak Street Henry Gredell Ed Schullian Quincy Mr. Kaelber Missouri St. Louis Joplin Kansas City Brooks

Virginia Burgess Injured by Auto On Taylor Road

Virginia Burgess eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Burgess of 620 Payson avenue sustained a fractured leg Sunday afternoon after being struck and run over by an automobile while crossing the Taylor road in Missouri She was brought to Quincy and taken to Blessing hospital for treatment and later returned home where she is doing nicely.

Virginia Burgess Howard Burgess Payson Avenue Taylor Road Missouri Quincy Blessing Hospital

Merchants Have Big Picnic At Arion Club Grounds

Seventy five men from the Broadway and Twelfth Streets Merchants association attended the annual stag picnic Sunday at the Arion club grounds on the east shore of the upper bay. Refreshments, cards, baseball and horseshoes filled the day as the committee Johnny Walker Charlie Loos Theodore Stegeman and Xavier Fritsch organized the event.

Broadway Twelfth Streets Merchants’ Association Arion Club Upper Bay Johnny Walker Charlie Loos Theodore Stegeman Xavier Fritsch

Emergency League drive starts today after delay

The Emergency League drive, delayed from Monday by late shipment of subscription blanks, will commence today and run for ten days. Women will work in teams.

Illinois highway officials meet at Peoria convention

Chauncey Maher of Melrose and Tom S. Carlin of North East township attend the Illinois state highway commissioners and town clerks convention in Peoria. Frank T. Sheets of the state highway department speaks. Officers for the convention to be elected and next meeting site chosen. Several hundred township officials present. Adams county roads delay L. L. Boyer from attending.

Anton Hoebing Melrose Tom S. Carlin North East Township Illinois State Highway Commissioners Peoria Frank T. Sheets State Highway Department Peo- Tia Adams County L. L. Boyer

Quincy’s Pulse Seeks Clothing From Citizens

Colder weather nears and Quincy’s needy face higher demand for garments. Mary A. White, police matron, asks residents to donate as requests outpace supply. Also, Adams County residents protest three draft exemptions and appeal to Provost Marshal Crowder in Washington, naming O D Shanholtz er, Edward Simon, and Ross Dickhut.

Quincy Mary A. White Adams County Marshal Crowder Washington O. D. Shanholtzer Coatsburg Burlington Railroad Edward Simon W. P. Simon Ross Dickhut Eleanor Dickhut Paloma

September Members Host Luncheon at Hotel Newcomb

The September group hosts a weekly luncheon at Hotel Newcomb featuring members with September birthdays and a promised exceptional program.

Newcomb

Record crowd attends Highland Park season finale

A large audience filled Highland Park for the season closing night with a 10 30 fireworks display and a cabaret by a local quartet. Dancing and amusements pleased attendees as next week brings Red Cross benefit dances and the roller skating season opening.

Highland Highland Park the Red Cross

Street Car Service Restored To Baldwin Park

Street car service resumed after bridge repairs completed. The washed out bridge last June prevented full route to Baldwin Park, but now service is extended to the park again.

Baldwin Park

Bridge to be replaced on Cannon Ball trail near Quincy

Highway superintendent L. L. Boyer announced the camel back bridge over the C. B. & Q. railroad on the Cannon Ball trail northeast of Quincy will be replaced shortly by a new structure. The state public utilities commission ordered the bridge be built and the county will pay for the construction.

L. L. Boyer Quincy C. B. & Q. Railroad State Public Utilities Commission

Five Naval Reserve boys visit on furlough in town

Five members of the Quincy division of Naval Reserves arrived here Sunday morning for a few days furlough. The two sons of Mr and Mrs Bernard Woltering Albert and Edward of 1422 Elm street were in the party. The boys will leave for the east Thursday.

Quincy Division of Naval Reserves Bernard Woltering Albert Edward Elm Street

Likes Trial Set for Oct 3 in Clover Seed Theft Case

Thomas Likes, charged with taking four bushels of clover seed from O. L. Hufnagel, appeared with counsel in Judge Bonney's court. The case was continued to October 3 for trial.

Thomas Likes O. L. Hufnagel Bonney

Probate inventory lists assets of Dorothy F. Hubert estate

The estate of Dorothy F. Hubert filed for probate shows a cash balance of 4550 in State Savings Loan and Trust. It also lists three lots in Fowler among the assets.

Dorothy F. Hubert State Savings, Loan and Trust Company Fowler

Meserve Appointed Food Administrator in New Salem

H A Meserve of New Salem has been appointed food administrator for New Salem township Pike county. He has taken charge of his new duties and is well known in western Illinois, especially in Pike county.

Meserve H. A. Meserve New Salem New Salem Township Pike County Illinois

No Regatta Planned for Quincy This Year

The motor boat regatta slated for Quincy will not occur due to seasonal lateness. The Quincy Power Boat Club will hold its meeting one week from today to discuss the situation and future events.

Quincy Quincy Power Boat Club

Wisconsin Solon Warns Against German War Aims

The Wisconsin solon argues that democracy comes from the people and contrasts it with German autocratic rule. He cites captured officers boasting Germany would win, crush the U S, and force an enormous indemnity, asserting no peace was imagined by Germany.

Republic France England Germany United States

Mourner Loss: Local Man Reynolds Dead at 32

The obituary notes 1885 birth near Woodson Morgan county, married to Beulah M. Douglas of Florence on November 24 1908, with three sons from the union. Survived by wife Lowell and Dean, his parents, sisters Mrs A T Markille Winchester and Mrs Luther Moore Jacksonville. He was employed by the Quincy Railway company last season.

Woodson Morgan County Beulah M. Douglas Florence Reynolds Quincy Railway Company Lowell Dean A. T. Markille Winchester Luther Moore Jacksonville

Mrs Emma Vollmer Dead. Body Reaches Quincy for Funeral

The body of Mrs Emma Vollmer who died in Chicago of heart trouble Friday morning arrived in Quincy Monday morning. The funeral will be held at 4 PM this afternoon at Herman Stormer’s undertaking establishment with burial in Woodland cemetery.

Emma Vollmer Chicago Quincy Herman Stormer Woodland Cemetery

Bombardment Night in France Report Reaches Payson Times

E P Maher editor of the Payson Times relays a letter from his son Chauncey in France describing a German air attack on big guns, civilians seeking shelter, and seven thousand prisoners reported taken in a major allied operation. He details living conditions, food, weather, and longing for letters.

France E. P. Maher Payson Times Payson Chauncey Maher Edna England Bocie Verdun

Burkin to Graduate as Lieutenant at Boston Tech School

Julius Burkin of 1234 Broadway will graduate next June from Boston Tech in Boston Mass. He says the college has been taken over by the government and placed on the same status as West Point. Graduates in his class will be commissioned as lieutenants in any U S army branch they choose.

Julius Burkin Broadway Boston Tech School Boston Mass West Point United States Army

Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa

Illinois fair and slightly warmer Tuesday with unsettled conditions Tuesday night showers and cooler. Missouri increasing cloudiness with probably showers Tuesday or Tuesday night, cooler in northwest and Wednesday unsettled and cooler. Iowa showers Tuesday or Tuesday night, cooler west and central portions, Wednesday partly cloudy and cooler, probably showers in east.

Missouri Iowa

Rise Fall River Forecast

The forecast notes the river will change little during the next 48 hours with minor fluctuations expected and no significant flood risk anticipated.

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