Quincy Y M C A drive to reach thousand member goal
Quincy business leaders gather at a Friday dinner to launch a campaign aimed at boosting Y M C A membership to 1000. Speakers stress the institution’s community and soldier support, noting a $2500 deficit last year and the need for sustained contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Y. M. C. A
Quincy
PB. W. Crane
W. G. Musselman
Musselman
F. W
Boosters
Cawthorne
Jefferson school janitor resigns amid health issues
H A Davis, janitor of Jefferson school, resigns due to poor health and will join Quincy Street Railway. Students and teachers honor him with a cigar gift, while ninth grader Analadia Hall writes a poem praising his work and dedication. A roster lists church coordinators across several denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Davis
Jefferson School
Quincy Street Railway Company
Davis
Analadia Hall
Jefferson
Woman's Labor League Elects Fraternal Delegate
Mrs. Bert Ryan, president of the Woman's Labor league, was elected fraternal delegate to Hannibal for October at the Trades and Labor Assembly meeting in the Labor temple. President Theoedore Bisser reported September details, noting Saturday night dances start Oct. 6 with $1,029.80 raised last year. William Fisher spoke on Hannibal labor conditions, noting prosperity and three new unions in formation. Only routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ryan
Woman's Labor League
Hannibal
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Theoedore Bisser
Labor Temple Association
William Fisher
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
Willie Boyce Disappears From Home Again
Willie Boyce, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boyce of 2269 Vine Street, ran away for a second time after being reported missing by his mother Friday night. He had previously left Saturday and was found at 723 North Sixteenth Street. He was last seen wearing a blue serge coat, dark brown trousers, and a blue hat as police continue the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Boyce
W. A. Boyce
Vine’ Street
North Sixteenth Street
Willie
Church News Highlights Preacher and Lectures at Local Churches
Dr Thomas Michael returns to preach at Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening. East End Christian Church revival ends Sunday night with Carter's Orchestra. Rev TP A McCarty to lecture on The Heritage of Half a Century at Vermont Street Methodist Church Sunday evening. Holy Eucharist at Good Shepherd marks St Michael and All Angels feast with services at 7 and 9. Evening prayer at 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Bingaman
Joe Esler
John Schott
Elmer Lummis
Otis Arnold
Elmer H. Meyer
J. M. Dunlap
T. Chester Poling
J. W. Sinnock
Joe Thomas
A. N. Calkins
J. L. Pipe
W. R. Gelston
William Rupp, Jr
Felow
Luther Memorial
W. D. Endres
Grant Stuart
G. A. Buttrick
Chester Poling
J. N. Brown
Herbert Hendricks
Loren C. Cox
J. H. Crafton
Thomas Michael
Presbyterian Church
R. H. Hartley
Michael
Monmouth College
East End
TP. A. McCarty
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
St. Michael and All Angels
Church of the Good Shepherd
Birth of Trena Kollmeyer in California home
A son was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs J H Kollmeyer in California. The baby was delivered at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J DeCrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kollmeyer
Trena
Cal
Many Plead Guilty In Circuit Court
Judge Akers sentenced a group of defendants after a week in court with 13 pleas of guilty. Lee Cottrell received an indeterminate term for murder, J P Hamilton got an indeterminate prison sentence for forgery after seeking parole, Louis Bateman 20, burglary, to Pontiac reform school, others faced fines, workhouse terms, or new-trial motions were denied. Emma McClain and Bertha Browne faced noil pressed on stolen goods charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akers
John Coens
Lee Cottrell
Pete Coleman
Chester
J. P.hamilton
Louis Bateman
Pontiac Reformatory
William Wollbracht
Camp Point
Willis Moore
St. Charles
Preston Newbolt
Fred Setters
Emma McClain
Bertha Browne
Quincys Pulse Autoists Warn Bridge Replacement
The steel bridge on East State Street between Twenty fourth and Thirtieth streets is being replaced with a reinforced concrete slab. The road remains open but drivers are urged to slow down. speeding near the bridge could force an eventual closure until completion. Delegates Return from Illinois liquor dealers convention in LaSalle salute Quincy men Tony Krins and Otto Bergmann for state board and mutual assistance society posts, with others named as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East State Street
Twentyfourth
Thirtieth Streets
Quincy
LaSalle
Tony Krins
State Board of the
Fifth District
Otto Bergmann
Mutual Assistance Society
Charles E. Ross
James Summer
John Richmiller
Quincyan Enters Race At Baldwin Park Sunday
A local car entered for the Baldwin park races on Sunday October 4. Earl M. Frazier has entered his car named Lightning Bug. Entrants are coming in from Des Moines Peoria Indianapolis Red Oak Ia and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Park
Earl M. Frazier
Des Moines
Peoria
Indianapolis
Red Oak
Banquets and Meetings at South Side Boat Club
The South Side Motor Boat Club plans a banquet in its club house next Tuesday evening. The Blue Bill Hunting and Fishing Club will hold a meeting in the same club house that night. The Ladies Aid of the South Side Boat Club will host a Dutch lunch there Thursday evening October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Motor Boat Club
South Side Boat Club
Blue Bill Hunting and Fishing Club
Freak Corn Growths Displayed in Local Windows
Mrs V O Allen and her mother cultivated a corn field at Twelfth and Locust. Two freak stalks were picked with one on display at Quincy Gas and Electric and the other in The Whig office window. The tall thin stalk bears four large ears of yellow corn. Ruemming case continued as Tracy Ruemming, charged with disturbing Mrs Flora Thompson on Sept 21, appeared in Judge Bonney's court and the case was continued to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. O. Allen
Locust Street
E. V. Castle
North Sixth Street
Twelfth and Locust
Quincy Gas & Electric Company
Whig Office
Ruemming
Tracy Ruemming
Flora Thompson
Bonney
Frigee
Wedding Secret Linked Hannibal Pair in Palmyra
Kept secret marriage of T. W. McGilton and Miss Darry Gooch of Hannibal took place in Palmyra on Sept 11. They stayed with Mr and Mrs O H Barnard in Quincy until Friday then bride visited St Joseph for several days. McGilton works as a switchman for C B&Q and the couple will reside at 420 North Second Street after Oct 1. O Farrell Brothers orchestra played weekly dances in Ertel's hall and will provide music for Royal Neighbors and Labor temple events starting Oct 6. many Quincy residents will attend Hannibal event next Monday with the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. McGilton
Darry Gooch
Hannibal
Palmyra
Quincy
O. H. Barnard
St. Joseph
McGilton
North Second Street
O'Farrells
O'Farrell Brothers
Ertel's
Royal Neighbors
Eagles’ Hall
North Sixth Street
Labor Temple
Keokuk Auto Stolen Amid Police Telephonic Alert
A five passenger Cadillac was stolen in Keokuk and the thief was reported driving south. Police across towns between Quincy and Keokuk were alerted to look for the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Quincy
High Position Henry Meyer Heads New Chicago Shoe Firm
Henry A. Meyer son of August F. Meyer of 1253 Jersey Street and long time Bowen Shoe Company employee now leads a newly opened shoe store in Chicago. He started in the trade in his teens joining a firm with a chain of stores and rose to manager at a large salary. His father, once a cobbler, is retired in a comfortable home the son helped provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Meyer
August F. Meyer
Jersey Street
Bowen Shoe Company
Chicago
Henry Meyer
Red Cross Benefit Show At Highland Draws Big Crowd
A Highland Park benefit for Adams County soldiers drew a large Friday night audience. The program featured Dorothy Dayton, Dorothy Durant, and a patriotic tableau with national colors, plus a comic sketch by C Arthur Pfeiffer and songs by the Chamber of Commerce Glee Club. An auction by Joseph C Barlow raised funds for the Red Cross. The same show repeats tonight at 8 15 with dancing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
France
Highland Park
Miss Dayton
Dorothy Dayton
Dorothy Durant
Miss Durant
I Were
Huckleberry Finn
Edith Baker
Virginia Brockman
Betty Castle
Adelide Richardson
Marie Reidy
Dorothy Sevier
Huck
Huck Finner
Bear Creek
St. Joe Bridge
Huck Finn
United States
C. C. Spencer
William Becker
Becker
Eleanor Ellis
England
Dorothy Boswell
Italy
Helen Beucker
Jeannette Burrows
Constance Ellis
Anna Whitney
Bonita Urban
Dorothy Morehead
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Olga Ruths
William Livingston
Irma Chumbley
Pfeiffer
C. Arthur Pfeiffer
Roman Arnold
Tom Burrows
George Reeves
Esther Mills
Handy Man
Pat Pfeiffer
Deep Blue Sea
Women of the Red Cross Committee
Joseph C. Barlow
Red Cross
Quincy
Chas. D. Center
Get Together Club meets in Clayton hotel
The Get To Gether club gathered at the Hotel Clayton on Friday night with J. L. Tarbox as toastmaster and Rev. B. S. M. Edwards delivering the invocation. Henry Sparks Enoch Sclters J. L. Staker W. H. Craig and C. A. Weaver spoke. Ethel Curry recited and the Lackey Wallace quartet performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Get ToGether Club
Clayton Commercial Club
J. L. Tarbox
Lawrence Zeiger
Fort Jay
Taland
N. Y
France
Lawrence
Lavina Kendrick
Galesburg
Thomas McGirr
Ladies’ Social Union of
The
Methodist Church
Edna Shank
St. Mary’s Hospital
Quincy
Everett Kirkpatrick
Fred Curry
Mt. Sterling
Crane Company
Harriet Mitts
Rollo Gibbs Visiting Friends in Clayton
Rollo Gibbs from Forest Illinois is visiting friends in Clayton and expects to be called to service at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest, Ill
Rollo Gibbs
Clayton
School News Sophomores elect year officers
The sophomores held their first meeting of the year in the study hall Friday afternoon and elected Joseph Menke president Kenneth Stuart vice president Katherine Wurst secretary and Edna Kohl treasurer The class of 1920 is just starting out but there is every indication that they will have a successful career in every respect Two junior committees have just been announced They are the permanent social committee for the year and a special committee for arranging about the class pins The social committee is Frank Wheeler chairman Elizabeth Oakley Louise Rogers Charles Eldred Leonard Geetz Clare Scott Geneva Gard and Geraldina Gunther The other committee consists of Malcolm Eddy chairman Rome Rockenhoff Helen Miller Robert Bunting Ferena Morford Fae Mathis John Lawless and Hannah Menke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Menke
Kenneth Stuart
Katherine Wurst
Edna Kohl
Frank Wheeler
Elizabeth Oakley
Louise Rogers
Charles Eldred
Leonard Geetz
Clare Scott
Geneva Gard
Geraldina Gunther
Malcolm Eddy
Rome Rockenhoff
Helen Miller
Robert Bunting
Ferena Morford
Fae Mathis
John Lawless
Hannah Menke
Debating Tryouts Sift Students for Government Railroads Topic
Students aiming to join the first debating preliminaries must submit their names to Mr. Ricketts in the English department. The likely topic is Government Ownership of Railroads, though the final subject awaits confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricketts
Ilinois State Band Concert at Washington Park
The Illinois State Band conducted by Burton Strock performs at Washington Park at 7:30 p.m. The program includes Ballet Music and Soldiers' March from William Tell, Orpheus, Columbia Polka, Solo for baritone Rollinson, Panamericana, Carmen Fantasy, Remick's Latest Medley, Naughtiness, American Patrol, Spanish Serenade La Paloma Onestep Sailing Away on the Henry Clay, and ends with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Burton Strock
Washington Park
Rossini
Offenbach
Rollinson
Wilbur F. Thompson
Panamericana
Herbert
Bird
Remick
Lampe
Caprice
Strock
Meacham
Yradier
van Alstyne
Quincy Electric Rates Hiked by Illinois Commission
The Illinois Public Service Commission issued new electric rates for Quincy riders. Class A residences and stores pay from 1.00 to 1.50 monthly per limiter, Class B for larger users from 1.50 to 2.25, and Class C all night from 2.00 to 3.00. One year term, no bill under 1.00. Checks meters to be installed on 10 percent of installations and monthly readings reported to the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Public Service Commission
Quincy
H. O. Channon
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Duke Schroer
Commission
R. V. Prattele
Non-High School Tax Board to Meet in Adams County
S Gray of Coatsburg E E Tandy of Adams and A B Leeper of Lima will meet in the county superintendent of schools office today to decide the tax levy for the non High school districts. The three men compose Adams county non High school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Gray
Coatsburg
E. E. Tandy
Adams
A. B. Leeper
Lima
Adams County
Officer Akers Injured Chasing Youthful Derby
Motorcycle Officer Jerry Akers was thrown from his bike near Marblehead while pursuing Charles Derby of 1258 Broad Way who had ridden a bicycle belonging to another. Akers injured his right leg and will be off duty for several days as roads were muddy and the chase was memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akers
Charles Derby
Broadway
Jerry Akers
Marblehead
Mail Not Reaching Quincy Soldiers at Camp Logan
Mrs. M Ed ward Fawcett wife of Captain Fawcett chaplain of the Fifth regiment reports to Assistant Postmaster John Carroll that Quincy soldiers stationed at Camp Logan Houston Texas are not receiving mail from Quincy. Carroll has begun an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Edward Fawcett
Captain Fawcett
Fifth Regiment
John Carroll
Quincy
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Carroll
Who Sent The Box Aims Aid To Quin Cy’s Poor
A clothing box for Quin cy’s needy arrived at the police headquarters Friday with no donor name attached. The crates are to be distributed to the city’s poor, aiding those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Funds Raised for Twenty Fourth Street Improvement
Additional funds to the $2,000 appropriation by the board of supervisors and city council for Twenty Fourth Street from Broadway to Locust Street have raised the total to $3,000. Walton Heights factory owners gave $300 and the Quincy Motor Club contributed $500. After resurfacing, the road will be oiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
City Council
Twenty Fourth Street
Broadway
Locust Street
Walton Heights
Quincy Motor Club
Mrs Swinley Sues For Divorce After Acid Attack
Mrs Swinley filed suit for divorce from Alexander Swinley. He was sentenced to prison Friday for throwing acid in her face last July, the sentence constituting a statutory basis for divorce.
Six Regiments Coming Reunions in Quincy This Fall
Veterans of six Illinois and Missouri Civil War regiments plan a two day reunion in Quincy on October 10 and 11. The program schedule is not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Quincy
Early Pioneer In Poor Health
William I Rosenbrook of St Louis Mo crossed through Quincy on his way to Fowler. His father Captain D Rosenbrook, a 94 year old pioneer, is seriously ill after a recent fall with little hope of recovery. Born in Adams county in 1852, he lived on a farm until his wife's death, then joined his daughter in Fowler. He led Company K of the 118th Illinois Volunteers, with ties to Quincy natives including Captain Alex Shell and Lieutenant Elijah Hamilton. He has five children John J Rosenbrook Riverside Cal Albert Mendon and William H Rosenbrook all over 50 and two daughters Efla Meyers Fowler and Maria McComb Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Rosenbrouok
St. Louis Mo
Quincy
Fowler
Capt
D. Rosenbrook
Capt. Rosenbrook
Adams County
Ella Meyer
Co. K
Illinois Volunteers
Alex Shell
Elijah H. Hamilton
Mike O'Farrell
O'Farrell Brothers
Orchestra
John J
Riverside
Cal
Albert
Mendon
William H
St. Louis
Efla Meyers
Mariah McComb
Seattle, Wash
Quincy Soldiers to See Secretary Baker
Quincy boys in Company F and Headquarters Company Fifth Illinois Infantry at Camp Logan will meet Secretary of War Baker and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Baker plans an official visit to Camp Logan soon and to all army and aviation camps in Texas. McAdoo to come later. Baker wants a thorough inspection of southwest military establishments, including Fort Sam Houston on his itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Quincy
Fifth Illinois Infantry
War Baker
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Baker
Southwest
Washington
Fort Sam Houston
Knights and Ladies of Security Install Officers at Moose Hall
At the Friday meeting in Moose hall of the Knights and Ladies of Security officers were installed. President W. J. Powers and vice presidents Mrs. L. Clair and Mrs. Jennie Cooper lead the new slate with others named including Prelate Mrs. Lina Beasore Conductor Miss Clara Siebert and Guard Charles Burns. One candidate was initiated and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Moose Hall
W. J. Powers
L. Clair
Jennie Cooper
Lina Beasore
Clara Siebert
Charles Burns
Sentinel
Sarah Burns
Fern Burrows
Lewis Balzer
River Ripples Steamer Keokuk Arrives and Departs
The steamer Keokuk arrived at 10 30 Friday morning, unloaded at the new wharfboat, then left for Burlington at 3 30. Mr O H McQuary Jr, direct from Kansas oil fields, stays at the Hotel Quincy and advertises oil well investment opportunities on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. McQuary, Jr
Kansas
Quincy
Weather Forecast for Illinois Missouri and Town
Illinois and Missouri expect generally fair weather this weekend with cooler conditions on Sunday. Town reports fair conditions Saturday and Sunday, with cooler temperatures on Sunday and lighter winds Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Town
Local temperatures report at River Stage venue
Readable records show yesterday's temperatures around 39 at River Stage with midnight readings and related measurements. The fragment mentions Pe RS ee aha glee de and references a venue location and time markers, but the core data remains a low single digit near midnight.
Fall River Forecast Shows Little Change Soon
A fall river forecast indicates the river will change but little during the next 48 hours. The notice notes slight level adjustments ahead with steady rainfall unlikely to drive significant spikes.
Ad for Sali&.Is First Class Grocery Stack
Classified ad seeks sale of a well established grocery stack at a good location. Offers trade for a house in a desirable area. Include house number when replying. Ad directed to Alresa "W-47" in care The Whig EZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sali&is
Ad- Alresa
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Quincy Institution
Bert Goldburg
H. W. Cranmer
Thec Y. M. C. A
Emery Lancaster
Walter Wich
Frank Whitney
Lawrence Wells
C. A. Wells
E. W. Vogel
James Sullivan
A. H. Sohm
W. A. Schwindeler
Elmer Peter
A. F. Odell
H. E. Nelson
Charles Lane
Walter Heidbreder
William Grumman
Bert Gold
O. D. Frank
Laren Cox
H. A. Channon
Robert Halbach
W. F. Gerdes
J. H. Kelker
J. M. Irwin
F. R. Lusk
Mr. Davis
Het
Fourth Street
Abe Martin
KOME
Church News
Beell
Highland Merits
GET Together Club Media
Health Board
City Health Board
C. L. Martin
Richard Jones
Coens
Joe Lipps
John Jones
Rosenbrook
Iinois Volunteers
Secretary Baker
Secretary of Treasury
K. and
Security
Vaul Sone
Davenport Oo
Louissima Seas
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