East Africa Clears German Colonies in World War I
An official London dispatch reports East Africa has been cleared of German forces. British and South African troops advanced from the south and east to seize the final German colony, with about 2,000 German rifles and a colony area surpassing one million square miles housing roughly 14 million people.
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London
East Africa
Vandeverter
Aor
German Africa
Atert
Trian Ch
bBeiz
Paign
Germen
Sir Horace Leeiwisman
British Territ
Pro
Gern Africa
Germany
Terra cotta work on Halback-Schroeder building near completion
The terra cotta installation on the Halback-Schroeder building will be finished today with seven feet of plain masonry above the too completed soon. Cornice work was last secured to the structure, finished Monday evening. First floor lathing nearly done as contractors report steady progress. R O Marsh former Warsaw mayor and promoter of the Warsaw Quincy St Louis railroad faces murder charges in Opelousas La for the death of partner J S Schee last June. He has been out on bail since preliminary hearing.
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Halback-Schroeder
R. O. Marsh
Warsaw
Warsaw-Quincy-St. Louis
J. S. Schee
Opelousas
Bom
Harvey E. Sellers
North Sixth Street
Thomas Roberts
la Grange
Quincy
Hannibal
Hannibal Courier-Post
Iwerbert Sorenson
Gem City Business College
Lovington
E. L. Buckles
Jersey Street
Goatsburg
Christian Church
Ernest Drake
J. F. Toedte
Chicago
North Avenue
Larrabee
Elmer W. Ralston
Cameron, Til
A. F. Odell
Fred Odell
Odell
Keokuk
R. T. Shaffer
W. T. Duker
Indianapolis
St. Louis
D. Walter Wisherd
Rock Island
W. C. Clarke
Kresge
Detroit
A. F. Kegel
George T. Thompson
R. L. Ward
Mark Twain
Ira Suter
Palmyra
Fred Francis
Francis
C. J. Francis
North Fourteenth Street
Mendow
George Rupp
Forest Park
Frank
Adams Street
Rupp
Frances Rupp
George
South Side
L. W. Rupp
W. A. Cassidy
Kansas City
High School Notes Forms Six Team Basketball League
A meeting in the Armory formed a six team basketball league for the year. Captains named Brittain Ho kamp Swetz Urban Heidbreder and Fransis lead the squads. The first squad includes Vansteel Bush Steinbach Eisenburg Lummis Farnsworth Garner and Moellering. A regular captain has not been chosen yet possibly Bush. A QO staff meeting in room 11 this evening will discuss the annual.
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Brittain
Hokamp
Swetz
Urban
Heidbreder
Fransis
Vansteel
Bush
Steinbach
Eisenburg
Lummis
Farnsworth
Garner
Moellering
Major Hill to Inspect Company in Quincy
Major Till of Galesburg with the adjutant general's staff may inspect Company E in Quincy within ten days. Capt. Zoller aims to have statewide property returned to the armory this week for readiness. A large complimentary dance, led by Lieut. Brown and Sergeant Zoller, is planned for next Tuesday night with 1,000 invitations. O”Farrell’s Orchestra to provide music. Six drill squads marched in full uniform on Monday, bayonet drills and a simulated charge recalling close of WWI. Federalizing Company E remains undecided, but orders may come from headquarters.
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Till
Galesburg
Adjutant General's Staff
Quincy
Zoller
Armyrv
Brown
O'Farrell
Washington Park
Company E
Seldiers
Trustees Seek Best Offer for Adams County Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Adams County Tuberculosis Sanitarium trustees explore sites near Quincy for a new institution. They aim to secure reasonable land value and avoid overpayment while awaiting a full board completion after Dr. R. J. Christie’s death. Potential sites south of Quincy considered.
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Adams County Tubers
Quincey
Amxio Wus
Grant Trivin
Board of Trustees
R. J. Christie
Quincy
Soldiers and Sailors Home Notes and Obituaries
S. B. Hayes, born in Indiana in 1842, died November 25 1917 while on fur lough from the St James Mo home. He left a widow and two sons in Lansing Michigan and Seattle Washington. Remains buried in St James home cemetery. Captain Jenks cottage 20 holds aging papers including Lincoln assassination document and Ulster County Gazette 1800. Billy Wheeler and wife plus Mrs A Hollander with aunt C Wensler cottage 5 toured Carthage for supper. General F M Bean cottage 22 moved to hospital. Al Warner, Henry Carrell on leave. Mrs Lee Cunningham and Edith from Barrys visiting, with daughter Josephine in Blessing hospital for nurse training. Franke McLaughlin, home plumber, granted a week's vacation.
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S. B. Hayes
Indiana
100Th
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Steelville
St. James
Lansing
Mich
Seattle
Wash
St. James Home
Jenks
Abraham Lincoln
Ulster County Gazette
Kingston
Samuel Freer & Son
Billy Wheeler
A. Hollander
C. Wensler
Carthage
Mr. Barker
George Gallagher
Cottage 22
Lee Cunningham
Edith
Barrys
Lease
Cottage 20
Miss Josephine
Blessing Hospital
George Mohn
South Eighth Street
Cunningham
Barry
G H Stahl Loses In Circuit Court Verdict
A circuit court jury verdict found George H Stahl liable for 125 dollars in a contract for house painting filed by HU G Garretts & Son. Costs taxed to plaintiff. A separate maintenance suit between Mary E Geise and Henry A Geise slated for Thursday may develop into a hot legal battle.
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George HI. Stahl
HU. G. Garretts & Son
Mary E. Geise
Henry A. Geise
No title found in historical notice
Double chin warning and weight loss product promotion claims ker in tablets. The ad promises a simple system to reduce weight ten to sixty pounds while allowing unrestricted eating and sweets. It touts digestion benefits and a youthful appearance with a pleasant taste.
For Sale: Double Brick House with Water and Sewer
Too late to classify notice offers a half of a double brick house with five rooms and complete water and sewer connections at a fine location near 1429 Broadway. Also offered for sale are several gentlemen's gold watches in first class condition viewable at 607 South Twenty‑First Street, telephone 1205.
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Brent
Ijinquire
Broadway
South Twenty-First Street
Y Boys Classes Prepare For Gym Contest At The Y
The Y boys classes organize captains for the annual gym contest this week. Sam Gabel outlines rules: attendance points, incentives for bringing in new members, and team assignment rights. Relay rules require nonconsecutive turns. two turns earn five points if the team wins. Demerits for suspensions. all team members must play basketball at least half the time.
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Sam Gabel
Hearings on German intrigue in Russia discussed by McCormick
Attorney M F P Carrott reported from Chicago where Cyrus McCormick spoke at the University club on the Russian problem. McCormick argued Russians could not be blamed for war fatigue, citing German deception and slaughter, including the use of eight shells per man during a German drive.
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M. FP. Carrott
Quincy
Chicago
University Club
Cyrus McCormick
Mr. McCormick
Bowling results from Turner hall alleys Monday night
The Coolers defeated Potts in three games as the General Kills won two of three against the Damhorsts. Scores followed in the report.
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Coolers
Potts
Turner Hall
General Kills
Damhorsts
Fuhrman
Mulcahey Benne Cree
Cronin
Demaree
Benjamin Vem
Clemere
Hummert Eee
Pieper
Burts Fe Ee
Breitstadt Ae
General Hills
Raymond
Trish Pe
H. Damhorst Vernee
J. Damhors
Pirates
St. Boniface
Zang Bbbe Edeond Eared
Moore Cee
Laake A Er Rs
Buschman
Hener
Ternsner Ee
Kurz Ee Er
1Stegeman
Ee Eeseecaeves
the Wolves
Stegeman
Terlisner Gog
Kurz
Entrup
Cntr Thee Ee
Wolves
F. Wolf Deere Ete Tees
Wolf Adyotates
C. Carroll
Age le Dee Ae
Wolf Legale Alegre
Wolf Am Live
Reeder Ne Eese
St Boniface
Independents Aee
Angels Ee
Wolves Ee
Eee
Eg Ae
Hypos Ee Ee li
Maxwells
Angels
Fresh Spanish mackerel at Wisherds and local notes
Thanksgiving notices show Mrs Mary Standefird of Canton Mo visiting relatives in Quincy and planning trips to Butler Ind and Oklahoma. Frank Hickey Chicago visitor departs. Mary Hesselmann returns home from Chicago. Local births, travels, and socials mark a busy period with dancers in Hannibal Barry and a charity ball for soldiers.
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Wisherds
Mary Standefird
Canton
A. S. Gagemann
Jersey Street
Butler
Ind
Oklahoma
Frank Hickey
Quincy
Chicago
Mary Hesselmann
Stannus
Hampshire Street
Wood and Neil
New Canton
Hannibal
Texas
Barry
Snyder
Fred Francis
Mr. Francis
C. PF. Francis
North Fourteenth Street
Glenn Stewart
Violet
Decatur
Stewart
Vine Street
Loraine Saltzmann
Armour and Company
Peoria
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brom Quinine
An old patent medicine advertisement promotes a cold cure claiming one day relief with Laxative Brom Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Signature of E W Grove appears on each box. Cost 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Pierson Sends Telegram Regrets From Springfield Meeting
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce Pierson could not attend the state centennial gathering in Springfield Monday. He wired his regrets to Hugh S. Magill.
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Kaiser
Coeery
Red Cross
D. L Musserot
Dhal Atars Co
Fannie
Mali
Century Sign Co
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Major Hill
Company Ee
G. H. Stahl
Russia
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Quincy's Greatest Clothing House
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Bell-Ans
Vallleres
Weilers
Fifth St
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