43RD REG TO 60 SOON FROM CAMP PARKER
Brigadier General Henry R Hill plans to move the 65th Brigade from Camp Parker to Camp Logan Houston for several months of training before likely heading to France with units including the 141st and 142nd Regiments. Uncertainty surrounds departure times and routes for other elements of the 143d Infantry encamped at Parker.
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Henry R. Hill
Logan
Houston
Exas
U. S
France
George Bell
Hill
E. J. Lang
Pang
Egro Killed in Yards Identified
William Lewis of Richmond was killed by a switch engine while trains for John Robinson Circus were being prepared. He worked as a helper in the show's tent. A coroner's inquest in Burlington tracks near Spring Street returned an open verdict, ruling death accidental based on available evidence.
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William Lewis
John Robinson
Hannial
Lewis
Richmond
G. L
Né Wiskirchen
Burlington
Spring Street
Iven
Widow loses challenge to Louis Geibert will
Judge McCarl ruled against Mrs Geibert in a county court proceeding to probate Louis Geibert's will. She claimed the order to probate was improper and that her husband lacked normal capacity due to illness. The will named State Savings Trust Company as trustees and editors, with property to her for life if she remained a widow, remainder to relatives. court upheld the will.
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McCarl
Louis Geibert
Tr. Geibert
Gelbert
Herusband
Stary’s Hospital
Mrs Fred Neikamp Suffering Wax Burn Injury
Mrs. Fred Neikamp of 222 North Tenth street was badly burned Tuesday afternoon when a sealed can of sealing wax exploded after being warmed in boiling water. The molten wax spread to her left side including the face and hand. She received treatment from Dr. A. J. Blickhan. wax lodged in the eyebrow and eyelash and was removed. Her eyesight remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neikamp
North Tenth Street
A. J. Blickhan
Home Guard Company Calls For Recruits
The home guard military training company will drill Thursday night at the armory using guns at Chaddock college for preliminary instruction in the manual of arms. The one weekly meeting at 7 30 p m aims to recruit active men willing to drill two hours a week and strengthen morale. Lieutenant Hugh King leads Adams county members now over sixty, seeking to train together to speed progress and appoint sergeants and corporals from regular attendees.
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Home Guard
Chaddock College
Adams County
Hugh King
Fort Sheridan
Red Cross Fund
Quincy crowd gathers for Pulse Label League meet
The sunshine committee of the Women s union Labor league served refreshments at Labor temple Tuesday night as routine business was discussed. Intimate friends of Martin Gredell held a gathering at his 1312 Madison street home Tuesday night for his 40th birthday with games and refreshments. Mr Gredell works as a motder at the Quincy foundry.
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Label League
Sunshine
Women’s Union
Laber League
Labor Temple
Martin Gredell
Madison Street
Gredell
Quincy
No Shortage of Rifles for Forces in Europe
Washington reports no rifles shortage for American units sent to Europe. Some delays may occur in equipping all men of the national army with the weapons to be used in France, according to an official War Department announcement.
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Washington
Europe
National Army
France
War Department
Belgian War Mission Arrives in New York for Welcome
The Belgian War mission to the United States has arrived in New York from Philadelphia. An official welcome will be held at City Hall.
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New York
United States
Philadelphia
City Hall
Farewell When Train Leaves Mobilization Day Proclaimed
Mayor John A. Thompson designates Saturday September 1 as Mobilization Day in Quincy to honor soldiers drafted for training at Camp Dodge Iowa. Citizens urged to volunteer for a parade and farewell events including a Burlington station address. If Company E returns from Camp Lowden or troops at Camp Parker remain, they may march or join the procession. A committee is asked to organize features as the drafted men depart for the war in Europe.
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Thompson
Quincy
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Citiens
Company E
Camp Lowden
Camp Parker
Burlington
Europe
John A. Thompson
Deaths and Funerals Frederick Rupp
The funeral of Frederick Rupp was conducted at 8:80 o'clock Tuesday morning from the home 502 North Twelfth street and from St. Francis church at 9 o'clock. The services were largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rupp
North Twelfth Street
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Funeral for Jacob Henderson at 808 Lind Street
The funeral for Jacob Henderson was held from the family home at 808 Lind Street at 2 PM Tuesday. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery.
Walter H. Coon Funeral Held in Wheeler Parlors
Funeral services for Walter H. Coon were conducted Tuesday afternoon in Wheeler undertaking parlors. Lambert lodge No. 659 A F and A M chaired the service. The Quincy Bar association attended. Rev. William T. Beadles led the religious portion with solos by Mrs. George Reeves and Mrs. John C Inghram. Floral offerings came from friends. The body was taken to Williamsport Ind for burial in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Coon
Wheeler Undertaking
Lambert Lodge
A. F
A. M
Quincy Bar Association
William T. Beadles
George Reeves
John C. Inghram
Palmyra Woman Lou Layne Dies in Blessing Hospital
Mrs. Lou Layne of Palmyra died in Blessing hospital Monday night after being brought there for treatment on August 16. She was 45. Her husband survives. Burial will be in Palmyra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Layne
Palmyra
Blessing Hospital
May Get Coal Here For About $5 a Ton
Based on President Wilson's coal price, Quincy consumers may pay about $5 a ton for Illinois soft coal this winter. A $1.95 mine price plus $1 railway, 50 cents wagon haul, and $1 retailer profit yields about $4.45 delivered. third vein coal at $2.40 could run about $4.85 in Quincy. These figures are approximate and not authoritative.
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Wilson
Quincy
Illinois
Hod
Springfield
Dale G. Kilburn
5Th Illinois Infantry
Olney
Ill
State Armory
Aldermen denounce crooked workings at circus show
Quincy council members condemned local carnival practices Tuesday night. They cited ice cream concessions cheating customers, missing change, and lax security at Baldwin park outside the city. Action may annex the district or bolster police for future events. next circus in September to be inspected.
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Quincy
Ald
Ing
Hoar
Sherif Couns
Melton
Piercy
Meise
Baldwin Park
Hyatt
John Robinson Circus
Hannibal
Perishable Food Rescue Plan Pleases Council Group
The conservation and thrift committee of the Council of National Defense asks all grocers and produce companies to notify Mrs. James Riggs of any perishable fruits or vegetables that cannot keep until the next day. Items will be donated to Wood and Home and then to Cheerful Home settlement. The amount collected will be small but welcomed.
Mendon Home Guard Forms Fifty Member Corps
A military training corps of the Council of National Defense was formed Friday evening in the Mendon opera house with fifty men. The group, to be refined at a Thursday meeting, was organized with help from Attorney R. B. Siepker.
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The
Council of National Defense
Opera House
Mendon
R. B. Siepker
Chaplains Fund Appeal Urges Rotary Support for 143d Regiment
Quincy Rotary Club appeals to all citizens to contribute to the Chaplains Fund aiding the 143d regiment at Camp Parker. Funds, overseen by Captain M Edward Fawcett, cover emergencies not met by army pay. Subscriptions may be given to the chaplain or to Mercy G Riggs, cashier of the Mercantile Trust.
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Rotary
143D Regiment
Camp Parker
M. Edward Fawcett
Episcopal
Quincy Rotary Club
Quincy
Lugens
Trercy G. Riggs
Rotary Club
Quin
Rotary Committee
Quincy Councilmen Blame Mine Owners For Exorbitant Coal Prices
A Quincy council committee reported to Governor Lowden and Justice Carter on artificial coal shortages and high prices. They fault mine owners for restricting production and controlling retail dealers, urging action to protect the public welfare as prices rose from 1913 to the 1917 winter.
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Quincy
Lowden
O. N. Carter
Supreme Court
Illinois
James E. McNutt
W. A. Simmonds
Perry C. Ellis
Frank O. Lowden
Ilinois
Orin N. Carter
Illinois Supreme Court
Farm Work WI Expert's Prais
J B Billborrow state leader praises Adams County Association for loyal membership. He notes strong support and active participation among local farmers and leaders.
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J.B. Billborrow
Adams County Association
Adams County Farm Improvement Association Repledge Drive Discussed
The Adams County Farm Improvement Association executive committee reviewed re pledging old members and adding new ones. J B Bilsborrow praised the group and outlined successful membership methods from other Illinois counties while committees were formed to prepare for the campaign and bylaws amendments. There are 390 members pledging ten dollars annually for three years, with 372 old members’ pledges expiring in 1918. The association provides Farm Adviser Rusk and buys inputs in carload lots to reduce costs for members.
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Adam County Farm Improvement Association
Momia
J. B. Bilsborrow
Illinois
Bilsborrow
Adams County Association
Parm
Rusk
L. G. Hoke
E. W. Rusk
J. E. Meatheringham
L. G Hoke
Farm Association
Adams County Farm Improvemen Association
Association
Himsel
Quincy Day at Carthage Fair Aims to Draw Big Crowd
Officials of the Chamber of Commerce seek a large Quincyan turnout for Quincy Day at the Carthage fair on August 30. Plans include extra railroad coaches and a reserved amphitheater section for Quincy visitors, with a post card reply to estimate attendance. Train schedule and 50 cent admission are noted, plus a closing line about heirs and estate lawyers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carthage
Quincy
Railroad Company
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Ople
Suit for Divorce in Circuit Court
Helen P. D. Lee of Riverside township sues William B. Lea for divorce alleging cruelty and threats to her life. They married December 25, 1911 and separated August 17, 1917.
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Lee
Jesse E Weems 86 Years Old Tuesday
Jesse E Weems now manager of Pure Ice is 86 and in good health. Born in Virginia August 21, 1831 he came to Augusta in 18. A civil engineer he helped build the Northern Cross railroad and assisted in other lines including Quin cy Palmyra and the Wabash system. He entered the ice business in Texas in 1893 and later joined the Pure Ice company started by his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Weems
Pure Ice Company
Mr. Weems
Virginia
Augusta
Northern Cross Railroad
Guiney
Galesburg
Sinois and
Southern Iowa
Keokuk
Clayton
Weather Outlook Promises Showers Across Regions
The forecast shows showers in Illinois on Wednesday and Thursday with unsettled conditions and little temperature change. Missouri also expects rain midweek, with cooler air in the western part on Thursday. Town forecasts call for showers Wednesday and Wednesday night followed by clearing and cooler conditions Thursday.
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Thinois
Missouri
West Portion
Town
River Forecast For Warsaw LA Next 36 Hours
The river below Warsaw Louisiana is expected to change only slightly over the next 36 hours. Forecasts indicate minor fluctuations with stable levels and limited flooding risk during this period.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
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