Exemption Board Reports Second Draft Examinations
Seventy were accepted and 48 rejected in the second call for 262 men. Of 131 called, 118 reported. 23 were absent or ill. Exemption filings few, decisions pending. Tests by Dr J L Christy showed most pass. health generally good. List of accepted and rejected follows with numerous names.
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Corpu
J. L. Christy
Quincy
Earl F. Welsh
H. V. Bradney
Elmer J. Vernham
Carl H. Stevens
Adam J. Doersam
Clifton D. Simmons
Albert Gerhart Brink
Harry W. Githens
Bernard Joseph Vosse
James M. Dale
Geo
Herman Laaker
Arthur L. McClelland
Geo. W. Simon
Ambrose J. Musholt
W. E. Hadsell
Byrom W. Coard
Ubert Allen
Adam Jaeger
Grover Gilven Jones
Lawrence J. Hackman
Benjamin Franklin Smith
George W. Hoffman
Joseph Weishaupl
Frank C. Gille
George K. Patronis
Henry C. Wenkenmier
Cornett Allen
Thomas J. Lenane
Edgar T. Meis
Robert F
Rotary's Farewell to Soldiers Today
Quincy Rotary plans a farewell at the noon luncheon in Hotel Newcomb for four local members in service Lieutenant-Colonel Charles D. Center Captain M Edward Fawcett Lieutenant J A S Ehart and Adjutant Zeus L Smith. The meeting will feature a formal farewell and a patriotic program plus plans for dedicating a new shelter house in South Park.
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Quincy Rotary
Newcomb
Charles D. Center
M. Edward Fawcett
J. A.S. Ehart
Zeus L. Smith
South Park
Miss It Misses Town: Coatsburg Whig Omission
The Whig regrets a mail mix up that prevented the Sunday edition from being delivered in Coatsburg. R C Stokes voices frustration saying the paper was missed like the devil, and the paper promises to correct the error next time.
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Coatsburg
R. C. Stokes
Dollar Day Not For Women But For All Bargain Seekers
The upcoming Dollar Day, pegged as a women oriented event, will include strong participation from men’s stores in Quincy. Retailers across department shops and women’s merchandise venues promise equally attractive bargains for men, urging cautious shoppers to seek the yellow identification placards guiding them to the best local deals.
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Quincy
Whig
Marriage Licenses and Death Notice From St Louis
Roland McClain and Gertrude Mouse of Timewell wed list Ges Green from Quincy and Esma Allen of Quincy. Dies in St Louis Hospital: Mrs John E Wright former editor’s wife and former University of Illinois art instructor died of heart disease in a local hospital. Funeral set for Wednesday in Champaign Illinois.
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Roland McClain
Clayton
Gertrude Mouse
Timewell
Ges Green
Quincy
Esma Allen
Cones Legal
St. Louis
John E. Wright
St. Louis Times
University of Illinois
Champaign
III
Sisters Die Hours Apart in Quincy Family Tragedy
Two Quincy sisters died within hours of each other after long illnesses. Fredericka Glattfeld, 76, wife of Henry Glattfeld, brick contractor, died Monday at 12:45 AM at 1418 Monroe Street from complications after a one week illness. Seven hours later, Anna I Bitter, 82, widow of John H Bitter, passed at her daughter’s home 1325 State Street from bronchitis and senility after a prolonged illness. Both were born in Germany, emigrating first to Erie then New Orleans before settling in Quincy. Fredericka leaves three children, two sons and a daughter, one granddaughter and one grandson born Monday, plus a sister. Anna leaves five children, two sons and three daughters, and a sister. Viewing hours set for Fredericka’s body, funeral at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the home, burial in Greenmount Cemetery private.
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Fredericka Glattfeld
Henry Glattfeld
Monroe Street
Anna I. Bitter
John H. Bitter
H. P. Behrensmeyer
State
Ted
Chicago
Mds
Adolph Schott
Quincy
Sylvia Glattfeld
P. H. Meyer
Bitter
Christ Congregational Church
Ladies‘ Aid Society
John H
J. W. Edward Bitter
Behrensmeyer
G. G. Arends
Wilbur McKim
St. Louis
Quincey
Greenmount Cemetery
M rs Caroline Franke dies at home after illness
Mrs Caroline Franke died at 12 45 Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs John Gentemann 704 South Seventeenth street from hemorrhage after several weeks of illness She was born Sept 25 1846 in Friedewalde Germany aged 70 Her husband died two years ago She leaves son Joseph Quincy daughters Mrs Chris Kroeger Clinton Iona and Mrs Gentemann 12 grandchildren The funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at 704 South Seventeenth with private services then 230 pm at St Peters Evangelical Burial in Greenmount cemetery Friends invited to church and cemetery
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Caroline Franke
John Gentemann
South Seventeenth Street
Friedewalde
Germany
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joseph
Quincy
Chris Kroeger
Clinton
Iona
Gentemann
Greenmount Cemetery
Mrs Lucetti Buskirk Dies In Denver Visit
Mrs Lucetti Buskirk 705 North Third street died in Denver on Sunday while visiting her daughter Mrs A O Parmenter. The cause of death is not learned. She leaves two children and five grandchildren. husband died 14 years ago. Funeral Thursday afternoon from her home. body to arrive Wednesday with her son.
Mrs Mary E Katz Dies After Illness at Home
After a long illness Mrs Mary E Katz died at 2 am Sunday in her home 924 Vermont Street from a complication of diseases She was 49 born in Fort Madison Ia Her husband had died 17 years ago She was a Golden Rule lodge Daughters of Rebekah member For 16 years she was a bookkeeper for J P Penny She leaves two half brothers Clem Droppel of Quincy and Thomas Droppel of West Point Ia
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Mary E Katz
Vermont Street
Fort Madison
Golden Rule Lodge Daughters of
Rebekah
J. P. Penny
Clem Droppel
Quincy
Thomas Droppel
West Point
Infant Vivian Schmidt Dies of Convulsions at Two Months
Vivian Marie Schmidt aged two months died at 3 30 am Monday at her parents home 82514 Jersey street from convulsions following a one day illness She was born June 5 She leaves parents and a grandmother Alfred B Warner a Monroe City merchant and county resident He died at St Mary hospital aged 63 His father was a Confederate Army general He was vestryman at St Jude church Monroe City Burial planned from the church Wednesday body to be sent there Randolph Warner banker of Columbus Ohio surviving relative
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Vivian Marie Schmidt
Ralph J. Schmidt
Jersey Street
Alfred B. Warner
Monroe City
St. Mary Hospital
Mr. Warner
Racins College
Blessing Hospital
St. Vincent Home
St. Jude Church
Warner
Randolph Warner
Columbus
Ohio
Funeral for Barney Westhaus at St John’s Church
The funeral of Barney Westhaus was held at 8 o clock Monday morning at the home 409 Spruce street and at 8 30 o’clock in St John’s Catholic church by Rev Father Joseph Postner. A large attendance and beautiful floral offerings marked the service. Bearers were William and Edward Schauf Joe Jacoby John Kuhlman Charles Hoeckelmann and John Schmidt. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.
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Barney Westhaus
Spruce Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Joseph Postner
William and
Edward Schauf
Joe Jacoby
John Kuhlman
Charles Hoeckelmann
John Schmidt
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Louise Reiffert Held at Home
The funeral services for Mrs. Louise Reiffert were held at 4 PM Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. O. Collins, 645 12 Hampshire Street, Carthage. Dr. D. H. Hoover officiated with Miss Olga Ruths singing. Private services followed by burial in Greenmount Cemetery with bearers John Ottwein Sr., John Ottwein Jr., William Ottwein, and Captain John Wessela.
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Louise Reiffert
H. O. Collins
Hampshire Street
D. H. Hoover
Carthage
Olga Ruths
John Ottwein
William Ottwein
John Wessela
Greenmount Cemetery
Golfers of Keokuk golf in Quincy outing day
Twenty one Keokuk Country club members traveled to Quincy for a day at the Coun try club links. The party included four women and top Gate City talent. Dinner at noon followed forenoon play and more matches. J Perdue Sheldon posted 38 for two rounds, best medal score.
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Keokuk Country Club
Quincy
Gate City
J. Perdue Sheldon
Harvest Home Picnic Planned in Putnam Woods
The annual Harvest Home picnic will be held Wednesday in Putnam woods on North Thirty sixth street. A basket dinner is served at noon and attendees should bring their own baskets as no dinner is provided on the grounds. Refreshments will be on sale.
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Putnam Woods
Thirtysixth Street
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
A Texas Wonder product claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolves gravel while aiding diabetes and rheumatism. It is marketed for both men and women with bladder regulation for children. Priced at $1.00, with mail-order options and testimonials.
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Texas Wonder
H.W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis, Mo
Ruge Ste
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Charlea O. Bell
Kirby L. Goddard
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William Perry Johnson
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Alfred Herman Dicks
Ike R. Summers
Arvey Fusselman
Fred Mueller
Awrence C. Duker
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Albert Adam Jaeger
Carl W. Hoener
Paul L. Clark
Charles W. Pier
John M. Nicloy
Bert Jacob Darnell
John A. Fries, Jr
William B. Meyer
Grover J. Pfirmann
Archie E. Ennis
William F. Wilson
Arthur L. Krauth
Delford A. Walker
Thomas M. Kearney
Walter D. Brown
Waitin T. Lechtenberg
George J. Sohm
Edward H. Kreinberg
Frank Walker
Henry Otto Miller
Garland M. Trent
Harry Goodwin
Loren Ernest Gillhouse
John Butler
Herbert A. Kaltenback
Earl O. Selby
Millard F. Crawford
John P. Leindecker
Edward F. Lange
Rotary
Canton
Sidney
la Grange
Strohl
Sterna
Fredricka Glattfeld
Anna I
Caroline S Franke
Mra
Lucetti Buskirk
Mary E. Kats
Miller and Arthur Drug Co
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J. Bernbrock
Quincy Merchants Co-Operative
Keokuk
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