Camp Dunne Training Gives Fifth Infantry Real Army Drill
Quincy Illinois guardsmen of the Fifth Infantry endure a week long camp life at Camp Dunne Springfield under regular army officers. Col Bonaine and Capt Patterson direct rifle range work and signaling drills while the Fifth Regiment band performs. Strength figures list 950 men and 52 officers with Company F of Quincy among the larger units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Fifth Infantry
Camp Dunne
Lincoln
Coles Bonaine
Rifles
Camp Lincoln
Fifth
Dante
Springfield
Zensith
Quincy High Owl
Michigan
Lawrence Smith
Hn Pott
Carl Grimmer
Patterson
Bmpany F
Hillsboro
Danville
Wmpany G
Peoria
Company M
Cann
Doming L. Decatur
Springfield Company
Pekin
Wisonville
Delavan
Bloomington
Uincy
Carthe
Formen
Imp
Ta. Wingerter
Marks Alexander
Abe Martin Notes on Money and Pride
Abe Martin mocks folks who brag about sense but lack money. Bud leaves his wife to pursue a life as an experienced single man with capital, signaling a social misstep amid local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafe Bud
Moonlight excursion for telephone girls draws 600 aboard
One of the year’s largest excursions, the fourth annual moonlight trip of telephone girls on the steamer Sidney, carried 600 aboard. Departed 8:30 PM and returned 11:30 PM amid ideal weather with dancing and music by the beat orchestra. Committee chairs were Helen Rottman and Edna Niekamp with Pearl Walsh, Irene Fuhrman, Rose Schell, Lillian Sweeney, Alma Huseman and Josie Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Telephone Girls
Beat Orchestra
Helen Rottman
Edna Niekamp
Pearl Walsh
Irene Fuhrman
Rose Schell
Lillian Sweeney
Alma Huseman
Josie Dover
Aged German-born Woman Dies at St. Vincent's Home
Mrs. Catherine Krueper died at 9:30 Tuesday evening in St. Vincent's Home. Cause was senility after a long illness. Born Feb 13 1835 in Baden Germany she was 86 last February. She lived at the home since April 14 1912 and was a member of St Boniface Catholic church. Survived by two sons John and Bernard Krueper. Funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Krueper
St. Vincent's
Baden Germany
St. Boniface Catholic Church
John
Bernard Krueper
Body of R. H. Baker Arrives in Quincy Today
The body of R. H. Baker, longtime Adams County resident, who died in San Diego, California, Monday evening July 31, will reach Quincy at 3 30 this afternoon. Mrs William Taggart, accompanying the body, sent the message to George Koehler. The funeral will be held in Payson at 3 00 Thursday afternoon, with the Masons in charge of the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Baker
Adams County
San Diego
Calif
Quincy
George Koehler
South Sixth Street
Watch Stolen From Hotel Room, A S Harris Reports
A. S. Harris, of Wolf Manufacturing, told police on Tuesday evening that a solid gold watch was stolen from his hotel room downtown. He noted the timepiece was missing Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Harris
Harris
Wolf Manufacturing Company
Chief Chemist Attacked in La Salle Strike District
Frank R. Hamilton chief chemist at the German American Cement works was badly beaten by a crowd of sinkers and sympathizers on Tuesday night Ed Roberts a guard with Hamilton escaped into a nearby building and was held prisoner for two hours police later freed him Adjutant Gen Dickson acting for Gov Dunne investigates if state troops should be sent back to the strike district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Salle
Frank R. Hamilton
German American Cement Company
Ed. Roberts
Hamilton
Gen. Dickson
Dunne
Discuss Questions on Transportation in Quincy Meeting
The Quincy Freight Bureau met Tuesday night to discuss a national scope transportation question. The session adjourned to August 15 for thorough consideration. John J. Fisher presided. Resolutions memory of C. H. Williamson and Aldo Sommer were adopted. Reports on the five percent general advance rate freight rate case and on industrial switching questions before the Illinois Public Utilities Commission were read. Other matters affecting Quincy manufacturers were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Freight Bureau
John J. Fisher
Bureau
C. H. Williamson
Aldo Sommer
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Quincy
St Boniface Altar Boys Outing At Big Lake
Thirty six St Boniface Altar boys attended a day long outing at Big Lake organized by Joseph Freiburg of the Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club. Activities included baseball fishing rowing and swimming with meals served at noon and in the evening. The group traveled by automobile truck, departing at 7 am and returning at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Boniface Altar Boys
Big Lake
Joseph Freiburg
St. Antonius Picnic Draws Quincy Crowd At 800 Attendees
People from Quincy and nearby areas attended the annual St. Antonius church picnic. About 800 were present as rain aided a smooth event. Fall Creek band provided music while 600 dined at noon and a chicken supper capped the day. Alfred Delker won a bicycle for most votes in a contest. refreshments were served and many attendees traveled by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
St. Antonius Church
Fall Creek
Alfred Delker
Cherry
FE. Lawler
F. Ryan
Candy Booth
Katherine Noonan
C. Heine
EK. Johnson
Iva Fuchlen
E. Collins
M. Ernst
Bakers
George Levi
P. Rudden
Thomas Tushaus
J. Schwab
E. Heine
Margaret Johnson
Kate Quinlivan
Ten Men Return to Work on Burlington Line
Ten section hands who were cut for striking over the discharge of a union member returned to work on the K line of the Burlington yesterday. Twenty Quincy section hands still refuse to resume until a settlement with road officials is reached. Reports say three section men are working in Hannibal while other wards nearby employ 25 to 30 men. Across Hannibal only a few are at work as strikers find harvest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Brotherhood of Railway
Burlington
Quincy
Hannibal
Arm Fracture From Starting Car In Palmyra
Aug 9 Elmer Tate son of Robert W Tate of Palmyra was struck by a flying crank when starting a car on Rock road near Hannibal. He suffered a fracture of the right arm and was treated by Dr Gues in Hannibal. He will stay a few days visiting cousin Marshal Henry Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Elmer Tate
Robert W. Tate
Rock Road
Hannibal
Gues
Marshal Henry Harris
Girl Vagrant Taken From Big Four Box Car
At Lyons yards near Danville an 18 year old girl Mary O Connor dressed as a boy was found in a box car with a man named William Clark. She said she came from Chicago and fled harsh discipline but would return home. She was given female clothes and a ticket to Chicago. The man was jailed for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Mary O'Connor
Lyons Yards
Big Four Railroad
Here
Willian Clark
Chicago
Willis and Cox Are Ohio Primary Choices
Early returns from the Ohio primary show Gov. Frank B. Willis leading the Republican slate and former Gov. James M. Cox heading the Democratic slate. Initial tallies also indicate ex-Gov Myron T. Herrick winning the Republican nomination for senator over Harry M. Daugherty, while Atlee Pomerene nears renomination for the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
James M. Fox
Myron T. Herrick
Harry M. Daugherty
Atlee Pomerene
Bullock elected chairman of Knox county committee
Dr. E. H. Bullock was chosen chairman of the Knox county Democratic central committee at Edina meeting. John Gibbons elected secretary. A vigorous county campaign was planned. Bullock, president of the Federated Farm Bureaus of Missouri and vice president of Federated Commercial clubs, is seen as strengthening campaign work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina
E. H. Bullock
Knox County Democratic Central Committee
John Gibbons
Bullock
Federated Farm Bureaus of
Missouri
Federated Commercial Clubs
Warrants Issued for Three Unlicensed Dogs Owners
Rudy Knuffman, dog enumerator, swore out warrants Tuesday morning for owners of three unlicensed dogs. Warrant names G. Gloyd, W. Frey, and I Dorry with addresses listed. City officials report many delinquent licenses and pledge more warrants if owners do not license their dogs. Mayor Still laid up with leg infection but attended a council meeting briefly. Assumpsit suit Padovic vs VandenBoom seeks $820 note plus $500 advance. Vola Price vs Thomas R. Price filed for partition of Keene township property. Nesta, overcome by heat, remains in St Mary’s hospital in serious condition. no removal planned yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Sixth Regiment
Camp Dunne
O. W. Schaefer
Springfield
Rudy Knuffman
G. Gloyd
North Fourth Street
W. Frey
North Sixth Street
I Dorry
North Third Street
Kauffman
Anton Padovic
Maggie L. VandenBoom
Circuit
Vanden Boom
Gerry W. VandenBoom
Vola Price
Thomas R. Price
Keene Township
Nesta
Frank Nesta
Court House
St. Mary's Hospital
Local Golfer Weems to Enter National Amateur Tourney
To Enter Big Tourney Chink Weems, billed as Central States Champion, travels to Philadelphia in September for the national amateur tournament. He will also compete in the eastern intercollegiate in Pittsburgh and the western intercollegiate in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chink" Weems
Central States
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Quincy Box and Printing Co Discontinues Business
The Quincy Box and Printing company at 300 Hampshire street has discontinued business due to alleged lack of trade. 4a He. Haner served as secretary and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Box and Printing Company
Hampshire Street
He. Haner
Instruction Cars Here An Engineered Wabash Rail Car
A Wabash Railroad instruction car is now in the local yards at Sixth and York streets and will remain there for an indefinite time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad Company
Sixth and
York Streets
Incorrect Coal Prices Prompt Price Correction
The Tuesday Whig notes Franklin county coal was mistakenly quoted at 4.25 a ton by a dealer, an old price before a 25 cent rise. Franklin coal now sells at 4.50 a ton, the standard current retail price. Another item says a health board representative did not arrive to inspect a suspected infantile paralysis case in Melrose township, affecting Carl Rookaird, age one, and parents Harvey and Mrs. Rookaird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Franklin
State Board of Health
Gross
Carl Rookaird
Harvey Rookaird
Melrose Township
South Eighth Street
Staking Set for New Home at Ninth and Cedar Streets
Tuesday morning stakes were set for a new house to be built by Thomas A. Kircher at Ninth and Cedar streets. The project marks a local home construction slated to begin soon, with details of plans and responsibilities noted by the engineer and the homeowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L
Fancock
Thomas A. Kircher
Ninth and
Cedar Streets
Condition Still Serious For Officer Alonzo Meyer
The condition of Police Officer Alonzo Meyer remains unimproved at his home on 809 Jackson Street. He has been bed fast since mid June and has lost use of both legs. The severe heat has weakened him further as his parents brother and wife from Linneus Missouri have stayed with him for several days. John W. Buttz of Liberty Township is reported improved after a patrol car accident on Forty fourth and Broadway that left him injured. Ribs are not believed broken and rest should aid recovery. he has been taken to his sister Mrs Almecron Wheat’s home at 833 Cedar Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Meyer
Jackson Street
Linneus
Knights of Columbus Meet in Quincy Council Session
The Knights of Columbus held a Tuesday night business meeting in Quincy. Members praised the St. Louis choral club concert in Highland Park and noted only routine business was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C
Oqovincy Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Louis
Woman’s Inconsistency Heralded as Charm by Some
A social note suggests that a woman’s unpredictable moods may rank as her most enduring lure, reflecting a playful take on charm and temperament within relationships.
Pledge of Service in Chicago and Budget Promises
A political speech argues for a business like government budget amid criticism of Democratic fiscal policies. The speaker cites past platform contrasts, defends protective tariffs, and attacks Democratic opposition as sectional while urging national unity, efficiency, and an unsullied American flag abroad. He condemns perceived weakness on Mexico and vows economic independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Great National Party
Mexico
Towels and Soap Are Recommended for Lincoln School
The Lincoln state school and colony faces reforms after a special committee urged individual towels, tooth brushes, and soap for inmates. It calls for separating older boys from receiving wards, keeping men and boys apart, and adding a cottage for delinquent detectives with an expert in charge. The report also asks for at least three hospital trained nurses for the tubercular sanitarium and more attendants, plus a swimming pool for over 500 patients, and an official county investigator to review release requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln State School
Thomas F. Scully
Trade Commission to report on gas probe
The Federal Trade Commission has completed its final report on the causes of high Tisei gasoline prices. It will likely be sent to Congress next week and details a apparent lack of competition among gasoline producers. No prosecutions are expected and Congress may be told that remedies involve legislative regulation or government machinery to fix prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Department of Justice
Colonel Wood rounds up unruly guardsmen
Springfield, HL Aug. 9 Five Illinois National Guard members were arrested by police for disorderly conduct after blowing trumpets near a hotel. Col. Frank Sr. Wood of Quincy ordered a guard from Camp Dunne to detain the five soldiers, who were taken back to Camp Dunne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois National Guard
Frank Sr. Wood
Quincy
Camp Dunne
Machine Gun Boys Fight Sham Battle In Springfield
Springfield, Aug. 9. A Fifth regiment Tennessee machine gun detachment staged a sham battle with no real guns or horses. Soldiers enacted firing, riding, and leading horses under army regulations. A recruit tangled with an imaginary mule and was thrown several feet, then treated by the hospital division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fifth Regiment
TN. G
Businessmen Attend Chicago Market Week Convention
More than 400 national members of the National Commissary Managers association gathered in Chicago for the seventh annual convention and market week. The business session covered costs and profits, clerk efficiency, credits and collections, and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Commissary Managers’ Association
Missouri Justice Will Recover
Jefferson City Mo Aug 9 Judge Charles D Grevelle of the Missouri supreme court was struck by lightning while motoring with friends near here Monday night and rendered unconscious Physicians say he will recover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson City
Charles D. Grevelle
Missouri Supreme Court
Canada Needs Help to Harvest Crops in Zorra
A letter to Joe Esler from R. P. Campbell of Zorra Saskatchewan says a labor shortage will hit the fall crop harvest. He asks Esler to arrange 50 men to assist near Zorra for an estimated two months. Campbell notes higher wages and rising land values attracting Americans to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Esler
R. P. Campbell
Zorra
Saskatchewan
Canada
Campbell
Esler
Far North
Chicago Artist Grace Casette Meets General Joffre
Grace Casette, a Chicago artist, became the first American woman presented to General Joffre at his Neuilly headquarters. She had spent two years with the American ambulance corps in the military zone and introduced a new surgical bandage. Joffre thanked American women for their war work and noted his appreciation of the American ambi ance effort. Casette was escorted by Mrs. John F. Bass and Norman Scott of the French American committee. Joffre received a pipe gift but said he does not smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARIS
Joffre
Grace Casette
Chicago
Neuilly
Miss Casette
John F. Bass
Norman Scott
Terrific Russian Smash Breaks Front in Galicia
Russian forces drive west toward Stanislau in Galicia and seize Tiumac, fifteen miles southeast of Stanislau, as Austro German lines crack. German retreat admitted along a fifteen mile front. Russian cavalry pursues enemy in disorderly retreat. Petrograd says over eight thousand taken in Sereth fighting with continued heavy action east of Rovno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Galivia
Erar
Stanislau
Tiumac
German War ‘Office
Crude valued at 100000 destroyed in Beaumont fire
A fire Monday night destroyed crude valued at about 100000 at Gulf Pipe Company tanks near El Vista in Beaumont Texas. The blaze was blamed on a light or spark from a nearby source. Emergency crews battled the flames for hours, preventing spread to adjacent facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Lightsume
Gulf Pipe Company
el Vieta
Quincy Woman Is Summoned In West Quincy
Mrs. John T. Schaeffer of 1022 Jefferson Street received word from Los Angeles that her mother Mrs. Smith had died there Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Smith, former Ouincy resident, had lived with daughter Mamie Smith in the West. She leaves two daughters in Quincy, one in Los Angeles, a son A. D. Smith a mail clerk in Chicago and Kansas City trains, another son Wallace Smith in the marine corps, and a brother in St. Louis. Burial will be in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Schaeffer
Jefferson Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Smith
Mamie Smith
Weems
Wallace Smith
Marine Corps
St. Louis
California
Rain Brings Relief After 45-Day Drought in Quincy
Rain fell Monday night bringing relief to city residents and nearby farmers. It cooled the area with Tuesday’s moonlit low and a high of 92 degrees, about 10 degrees cooler than Monday. The rainfall totaled .26 inches, the first since June 23, marking a 45 day dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Quincy
Mendon Farmers Clean Up Roads During Good Roads Week
Mendon township farmers dedicate time to clean up fence rows hedge rows and other cleanup tasks as Superintendent L L Boyer notes many workers along the roads improving road conditions. roads in Mendon township are described as in first class shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendon Township
L. L. Boyer
Birth Announcement for Shee Family Son
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shee of 25 Vine Street a son born Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shee
Vine Street
Weather Summary for Fate Town and Missouri
Generally fair and warmer conditions expected Wednesday with partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. Fate town may see showers later Wednesday into cooler conditions Thursday night. Missouri overall partly cloudy and warmer, with a mix of sun and clouds through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillness
Missouri
Town
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw To Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to fall gradually over the next several days. Authorities caution that steady declines may continue as upstream conditions ease and rainfall remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
For Sale Notice With Fractured Text
Fragmentary sale notice remains unreadable with missing details. Public sale action and names unclear due to corrupted OCR.
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Wood
Charles G. Davis
Kenneth Elmore
Arthur Shumate
Floyd Goodwin
Harry Meador
Ernest Bissell
Frank Balzer
Henry Moellering
Leslie Krimele
Ray Arlington
Victor Goerner
Chester Heldbreder
John Lammars
Eldridge Long
Ray Sinnock
Art
L. A. Cline
Mus
O. D. Smith
L. M. Rosy
J. Allen
D. S
Abe Martin
Hello Girls
ST. Vincent’s
ST. Antonius
BIG Four
Willis
Cox
Abbott
Trade Commission
Colonel Wood
Machine
North
Gen. Joffre
West
ST. Rose OF Lima
Mendon
Ais Intel
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuke
Louisiana Annes
St Louis
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