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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1919

Page

2

Quincy Persuades State Council Move To Form Councils

A Wednesday Armory meeting hosted by Quincy discusses creating a state wide system of community councils to unite local groups for peacetime efforts. Allen D. Albert, renowned speaker, will address the crowd about mobilizing communities and avoiding duplication of effort.

Quincy Sto S P Armory Allen D. Albert United States Auer Albert United St Quincy Frank Funk Bloomington A. L. Adams Stuart Brown Springfield George A. Cooke Add Judge Win HH. Hart Benton R. E. Herronymous Urbana Margaret Lansden Cairo Cyrus Hall McCormick Chicago Duncan McDonald John McEuiry Medline James R. Riggs Quincy Ira Couch Wood Fine Arts Building Ibort Community Council

Bigamy charge Trails Quincy nurse’s husband tale

Grace K. Anthony, once a nurse at Blessing hospital, awaits testimony in Missouri as her husband, Sergi Anthony, faces bigamy charges. Claimed dead in an auto crash, he surfaced in St. Joseph and Council Bluffs amid marriage to Grace and a prior supposed divorce. The case centers on his first wife’s divorce status and a forged death report.

Grace K. Anthony Blessing Hospital St. Joseph Sergi Anthony Council Bluffs St .Joseph Quincey Quincy

High School Notes on Campaigns Debates and Sports

High school students under Evan E. Anderson will distribute posters for the government victory campaign from the Blackstone building with cars to cover the east part of the city. Sophomore baseball team captain Harry Hales leads practice and aims to beat the Junior team. A April 24 debate between Quincy and Springfield MWihy school teams will discuss government ownership of railroads. The OQ staff met to plan the high school annual with Malcolm Eddy noting improved prospects.

Evan E. Anderson Bis Soan Blackstone Sixth Vermont Waby Harry Hales Sephs Quincey Springfield Thy Rset Malcolm Eddy

War Tank To Visit Clayton For Liberty Loan Drive

Marton Liberty Loan workers announce a war tank will tour Adams County to advertise the campaign. It will be in Clayton on Monday from 4 to 10 30 p m with a 3 30 demonstration. Clayton is the only county site besides Quincy scheduled, and a large crowd, especially nearby farmers, is expected.

Odd Fellows Hancock County United States Carthage L. M. Kagy Illinois Odd Fellowship Odd Fellows Hall Rose Lodge Carmen, Ill Carthage Band Methodist Church Mr. Kagy Baptist Hardy J. H. Folts Plymouth Henry Brinkman Warsaw C. C. Collins West Point

Little Bowen School Girl Dies From Burns

Eight year old Wilma May Junk, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Junk, died Friday night at 8 from burns suffered while playing near Bethel School southwest of Bowen. Teacher Miss Ethel Hester had arranged a weiner roast and the child’s clothing caught fire moments after leaving the building. Survived by parents and a brother Earl, aged six.

Bowen, NL Wilma May Junk John Junk Burns Bethel School Bowen Ethel Hester Hester Earl

Probate Court Hears Carey's Estate Bond Details

Charles W. Meyer is appointed administrator of the John Carey estate with bonds totaling 500 dollars. An inventory for the Edward Griep estate lists chattels valued at 150 dollars and cash of 2,249.68 dollars.

Charles W. Meyer John Carey Edward Griep

Spirit of Hopeful Days in Spring Promise

A hopeful note foresees happier days: woods alive with birdsong and fruit trees in neighbors’ orchards blooming with fragrant blossoms, signaling renewal and a sweeter season ahead.

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