Official notice of Roy Krueger death in Argonne fighting
Confirmation reached his father that Roy H. Krueger was killed September 22 in the Argonne forest battles. The 138th Infantry scout, an only child and a former Quincy businessman, died in action after serving in France with the St. Louis and Illinois contingents. A comrades letter and official telegram followed a period of anxious silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Krueger
Argonne Forest
F. H. Krueger
State Street
The
Whig
Young Krueger
Quincy
Krueger
Chicago Tribune
Roy Krueger
St. Mihiel
United States
France
Verdun
138Th Regiment
Col. C. BD
Comfort
St. Louis
Hell
Charpentry
Baulay
Montreau Wood
Kaiser
Galveston
Texas
Camp Dodge
138Th Infantry
Former Quincy Man In The Peace Party
Quincy will be represented in the peace conference in France by Prof. Stanley K. Hornbeck. He is a noted writer and authority on international affairs and was invited by President Wilson to join the party. Hornbeck has taught at Chinese government colleges and the University of Wisconsin, and served as a tariff commission expert in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
France
Stanley K. Hornbeck
Marquis D. Hornbeck
Chaddock College
Iris Son
Hornbeck
Wilson
University of Wisconsin
University of Michigan
United States Tariff Commission
Service members to be home for Christmas holidays
Private Joe Kron of B and Shrapnell returns to Spokane after visiting relatives here following discharge from Camp Grant where he trained as an officer. Ensign Harry Tapp will be home on leave from the U S S Kansas. Others include Corporal Arthur J Muller of 818 Washington street returning from Fort McPherson Georgia, and Lieut Paul Weisenhorn now with the army of occupation awaiting ground in Germany. George Anderson of Great Lakes and Henry Anderson of Long Island navy units expect furloughs for Christmas. Signalman Will Wensing comes home from the U S S Michigan to remain on inactive naval reserve status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kron
Spokane
Wash
Camp Grant
Kron
Harry F. Loomis
Arthur J. Muller
Washington Street
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Muller
Quincy
Camp Wheeler
Ensign Harry Tapp
U. S. S. Kansas
George Anderson
Great Lakes
Henry Anderson
Navy
Long Island
Lieut
Paul Weisenhorn
Army of Occupation
Lieut. Weisenhorn
Officers’ Training School
Fort Sheridan
New Officers Named by 8 Boat Club
Nominations were held in a regular meeting of the South Side Boat Club on Friday with elections set for the next gathering. Officers named include D W McCoy as president and P J Zimmerman as vice president among others. The club plans memorial gifts for returning service members and announced a complimentary social for members and friends Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
D. W. McCoy
P. J. Zimmerman
Charles Peek
Carl Bucher
August Bergmann
Roger Pfirman
Elmer Duesdicker
Roy Husgong
United States Army
North Side Boat Club
Arrest in mules theft case nets $100 sale
Ernst Newman was arrested by Detectives Piercy and Meise on a charge of stealing two mules from William Uhlenbrock and selling them to Putz & Cissna for $100. He was identified by the buyers, arrested at Grimmer saloon, and faces state court. He has prior prison time for cattle theft and no fixed residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Newman
Pat Piercy
Henry Meise
William Uhlenbrock
Jefferson
Sixth
Seventh
Newman
Pobiia Court
Uhlenbrock
Putz & Cissna Company
Fourth and
Broadway
Grimmer
Sixth Street
Lambert Lodge Names Officers For The Year
Quin cy lodge No 296 Masons elected officers at their annual meeting in the Masonic temple Friday evening Worshipful master A A Simon senior warden J W Hart junior warden W F Henderson treasurer J W Eldred secretary A C Garrett director of Masonic Temple association C H Wood A gold star was placed in the service flag for Gen Henry Hill killed in action Oct 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Lodge
Masonic Temple
A. A. Simon
J. W. Hart
W. F.henderson
J. W. Eldred
A. C. Garrett
Masonic Temple Association
C. H. Wood
Henry Hill
Prominent Dentist of Warsaw Succumbs
Word from Warsaw Friday afternoon brought news of the death of Dr. T. A. Hartley, a leading western Illinois dentist with wide Quincy ties. Cause was pneumonia. Funeral plans incomplete but a large delegation from the local dental society is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
T. A. Hartley
Western
Illinois
Quincy
L. H. Wolfe
Wells Building
Hartley
Dental Society
Wanted a carrier bay for route in northeast town
Help wanted for a newspaper carrier position in the northeast section of town. Apply at the Whig office today for details and delivery route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier Bay
Whig
Saloon licenses set for six months with no grace period
The finance committee and Mayor John A. Thompson announced no grace days on saloon licenses starting January 1. Licenses remain six months, but rebates or refunds may be granted if saloonkeepers cannot obtain beer to operate, or if they cease business, under city rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Thompson
Hess Insurance Case Not Completed In Illinois suit over auto damage
In Milton Hess versus Illinois Automobiles Insurance Exchange the circuit court heard part of the evidence Friday and continued today to permit amendment. Hess seeks 600 dollars for automobile damage after a skid near Twenty fourth street and Schuette's lane. He contends avoiding a crossing animal caused the crash. the defense disputes the animal as a cat, black on a dark night. The case was to go to the jury later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hess
Illinois Automobiles Insurance Exchange
Mr. Hess
John E. Wall
Twentyfourth Street
Schuette's Lane
Hess
William Schlagenhaus
Waldron's Team Takes All Three Of Games
Waldron's volleyball team defeated Schrang's squad three straight in the Y M C A gym Friday night in the Business Men's league. Q E Anderson's fighters beat C E Lane's sextet two games to one. Lineups listed for Waldron Schrang Lane and QC Anderson teams. Tonight Company 5 and Otis Elevator teams clash in indoor baseball as crowds expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Waldron
Schrang
Q. E. Anderson
C. E. Lane
Q. G. Dunlap
Jack Kerkering
Grant Stuart
Barney Schallenberg
Herman Nelson
J. Sullivan
B. Kerr
Bob Hinchman
Dr. Mueller
C. G. Dunlap
Walter Franklin
T. E. Musselman
Elmer Peter
E. Anderson
Jack Cruttenden
Henry Kiefer
John Sullivan
J. Kerr
Dr. Ericson
Company 5
Otis Elevator
Three More Soldier Boys Home From Army
Three more boys arrived home from camp and were greeted by the Red Cross canteen committee led by Mrs. Rome Bockenhoff. The group included Walter Hagenbaumer Bernard Lesch and William Tibbles the latter a colored soldier. About 40 soldiers returning from Camp Pike Ark rode in from the south at 6 10 am. Tom Beatty and Billy Smith met the early trains Friday as others passed through Quincy. Rome Bockenhoff seeks volunteers to help meet night trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Rome Bockenhoff
Walter Hagenbaumer
Bernard Lesch
William Tibbles
Camp Pike
Ark
Tom Beatty
Billy Smith
Quincy
Enlisting Boys For Work On Nearby Farms
A large number of boys have volunteered to work on farms next spring and summer. Boys and teachers are sending requests to W A Jackson, chairman of the boys working reserve, for information and for the names of farmers who want to enlist the boys. Farmers who take volunteers are not obligated to keep them unless the lads prove useful and the farmer needs the labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jackson
Boys’ Working Reserve
Death of Thomas Redmond in Quincy noted public figure
Thomas Redmond dies at his 631 Jersey street residence Friday morning after a two week illness from ptomaine poisoning with two hemorrhages listed as causes. Born November 1856 in Quincy, he was a longtime civic leader, former mayor’s son, superintendent of public works, and Democrat precinct official. He leaves three sisters, Mollie Fargo of Springfield and Margaret Dick and H F J Ricker of Quincy, plus many friends who recall his cheerful nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Redmond
Jersey Street
Mr. Redmond
Quincy
Quincy High School
I. O. Woodruff
Sherman
Redmond
Board of Public Works
John A. Steinbach
W. K. Abbott
MacKoy, Adams County native, dies after illness in Bles sing
Thomas J. MacKoy a lifelong Adams county resident died at Bles sing hospital Thursday night after a short illness from complications. He was lived at 1103 Vine street and formerly worked as a recording clerk at the post office since May 1 1898. Born August 31 1846 in Columbus he was a son of T J and Pauline MacKoy and left behind two daughters Miss Elizabeth and Miss Katherine, plus sisters and other relatives. He was active at St Johns Cathedral and held Masonic ranks including me any royal arch and knights templar bodies. He bridged Quincy and county circles as a faithful churchman and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. MacKoy
Adams County
Blessing Hospital
Mr. MacKoy
Vine Street
MacKoy
Columbus
T. J
Pauline MacKoy
Kentucky
James
Willam
Elizabeth Gray
America Annison
Daniel Marrs
Elizabeth
Webster
Katherine
Overland Company
MacKay
Partaitice
St. John’s
Quincy
Royal Arch
Council of Royal and
Knights Templar
George R McKeen Dies in Portland of Heart Disease
George Richard McKeen formerly of Quincy died at his Portland Oregon home from heart disease at age 550 years. He was born October 12 1860 in Buffalo New York and moved to Quincy as a child before relocating to Portland in 1912. He married Estella Owens and is survived by four sons John R McKeen George R and Charles H Edwin Owen a daughter Mrs Carl Moorehead and a brother William R McKeen. Funeral services were held in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richard McKeen
George Rchard McKeen
Quacy
Portland
Ore
Ford Automobile Company
Mr. AicKeen
Buffalo
N.Y
Quincy
Estella Owens
Fowler, I
John R. McKeen
Quicy
George R
Charles H
France
Edwin Owen
Carl &. Moorehead
Tacoma
Wash
William R. McKeen
Blair
Neb
McKeen
The
Christian Church
Gem City Camp No
Carriage and Wagon Makers
James C Cooper Dies in Wyoming Railroad Work
James C Cooper died at his Guernsey Wyoming home Thursday of pneumonia per word to his parents. Born July 9 1831 in Elsberry Missouri he lived in Quincy for 27 years before moving west to work for the railroad. Survived by his parents two daughters Janie seven Minnie five and a sister Mrs Maud Rouse of Chicago. Remains to be brought to Quincy for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C Cooper
James Cooper
J. J. Cooper
Jersey Street
Quincy
Guernsey
Wyo
Mr. Cooper
Elsberry
Wyoming
Janie
Minnie
Maud Rouse
Chicago
Death of Henry George Ruebbelke in Ellington Township
Henry George Ruebbelke, a farmer of Ellington township, died Friday at St Mary Hospital after a long illness. Born December 23 1839 in Westenholz Germany he was 79. Survived by widow Elizabeth three sons Henry Joe Ben and three daughters Annie Freese Mary Bohm Elizabeth at home. Funeral 8 45 AM Monday from St Francis church burial in Boniface cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George Ruebbelke
St. Mary Hospital
Ellington Township
Mr. Ruebbelke
Westenholz
Germany
Ruebbelke
St. Francis Church
Elizabeth Ruebbelke
Henry
Joe
Ben
Annie Freese
Mary Bohm
Elizabeth
St Francis Church
Boniface Cemetery
Funeral service for Thomas W. Fitzgerald
The notice records a funeral service for Thomas W. Fitzgerald. Details appear in the obituary notice section of the local paper.
Hackman Prepares to Yield Federal Job to Returning Soldier
R. E. Hackman, a federal labor examiner, says he will resign and remain two weeks to train his successor if a veteran who fought for the country secures the Seale appointment. He notes the U S employment bureau aids soldiers and sailors and pledges personal sacrifice to allow veterans to reenter civilian work. He cites his Liberty Loan, Red Cross, and United War Work record as proof of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Hackman
Seale
United States Employment Bureau
Quincy
Hackman
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
United War
Abandoned Ford Found Near Avon Owner Declines Prosecution
Sheriff James Simmons and Deputy Jack Connery located the owner of an abandoned five passenger Ford northeast of Avon on the Columbus road. The car, missing since Friday morning, was brought to Quincy by Deputy Connery. The owner, E. C. Myers of near Avon, Fulton County, will likely drop charges as the driver claimed to be en route to Kansas City. An empty purse and ownership card were found in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simmons
Jack Connery
Columbus Road
Quincy
Connery
E. C. Myers
Avon
Fulton County
Rae
Tanna
Woman Arrested on a Vagrancy Charge
Leona Brown was arrested Friday afternoon by Detectives Pat Piercy and Henry Meise on vagrancy charges and will be arraigned in police court this morning. She was released on bond furnished by B. H. McCann of the Planter's hotel. Chief Louis Melton and McCann argued over bond approval as Melton sought proof of McCann's solvency. Brown, linked to an earlier incident near Ninth and Elm streets, has been accused of soliciting on the streets and luring men to a room. Melton says he will arrest others suspected of immoral conduct in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Brown
Pat Piercy
Henry Meise
B. H. McCann
Planter’s Hotel
Brown
Louis Melton
Mr. McCann
Ninth and
Elm Streets
James Platt
Myrtle Coker
Chief Melton
Quincy
Judge McCarl Named Fletcher Conservator
Judge Lyman McCarl was appointed conservator over Charles Fletcher in the county court Friday afternoon and gave bond of $13,000, twice the value of the patient's personal property. Fletcher asked the court to oversee his affairs during treatment in a state hospital at Jacksonville while he traveled from Quincy to the facility under guard and prepared his evidence for a hearing on his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Charles Fletcher
Fletcher
McCarl
State Hospital
Jacksonville
Quincy
Marvin McGinley
Funeral services and burial at St. Peter's
Gerald was held Friday morning at 8:30 from the residence 725 South Sixth Street and at 9 from St. Peter's Church with Father Dris coll officiating. Pallbearers were C Thompson Fred Kamphenkel Charles Nobis Tom Nolan W T Eddy and John McGuire. Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
South Sixth Street
St. Peter’s Church
Father Driscoll
C. Thompson
Fred Kamphenkel
Charles Nobis
Tom Nolan
W. T. Eddy
John McGuire
St. Peter's Cemetery
Funeral for Bernadine Flotkoetter Held at St Boniface
Miss Bernadine Flotkoetter funeral held Friday morning at 7:30 from home 708 Kentucky street and at 8 from St Boniface church Father Degen hardt officiated Burial in St Boniface cemetery Pallbearers Bud Coyle Wendlyn Reis Leo Seibert Joe Berter Norbert Schulte Leo Muehlenfeld
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadine Flotkoetter
Bernadine Fliotkoetter
Kentucky Street
St Boniface Church
Father Degenhardt
St. Boniface Cemetery
Bud Coyle
Wendlyn Reis
Leo Seibert
Joe Berter
Norbert Schulte
Leo Muehlenfeld
Funeral for Carl Meves Held This Afternoon
The funeral for Carl Meves is scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon at Freiburg chapel with burial at Greenmount cemetery. The public may view the remains today until services begin. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Meves
Freiburg
Greenmount
Funeral services for Hapvey Tunis at Mumper Undertakers
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Mumper Undertakers. Interment follows at Green Mount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamer
Hapvey
Tunis
Green Mount Cemetery
Sugar bowls freed from wartime sugar restrictions
The old china sugar bowl has been paroled to restaurant and hotel proprietors. Restrictions on sugar use in eating places are reportedly lifted, with Washington dispatches indicating war regulations on sugar for manufacturing homes and dining venues rescinded, though local food authorities have not received official orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Local Food Administration
Washington
Quincy's Pulse Boys Get YMCA Treat After Attendance
Local boys from United Brethren Congregational and St. Paul's Evangelical churches with perfect attendance over four weeks will enjoy a YMCA gym romp and pool swim this afternoon. Saturday school groups from Presbyterian and Kentucky Street Methodist Sunday schools will also gain YMCA privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Congregational
St. Paul's Evangelical
Presbyterian
Kentucky Street Methodist
Plaintiffs Lose Suit in Circuit Court
James McKin nay lost his suit against S P Osgoon when a sealed verdict for the defendant was returned late Thursday evening. The plaintiff sought judgment at war as commission on a real estate deal. More stolen goods found. Phallon Young remains in county jail awaiting transfer to Chester penitentiary for breaking parole. Items stolen from vehicles at the Farmers Home were recovered in Young's room at 312 Vermont street. Team Drivers Elect Officers for Year. Team Drivers union No 80 names Edward Schweichert president Harry Mack er vice president Fred Schelp recording secretary William Lehbrink secretary treasurer Clifford Greely conductor Otto Westenfeld warden William Blivens Charles Andrews Warren Cooper trustees. No Word from Investigator. Mayor John A Thompson says the special investigator from the public utilities commission has not yet advised when he will visit Quincy Street Railway Co before the hearing on a petition to raise car fares. The investigator is expected soon and no hearing date will be set until his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKinnay
S. P. Osgoon
Phallon Young
Chester Penitentiary
Young
Vermont Street
Union No. 80
Edward Schweichert
Harry Macker
Fred Schelp
William Lehbrink
Clifford Greely
Otto Westenfeld
William Blivens
Charles Andrews
Warren Cooper
John A. Thompson
The
Public Utilities Commission
Quincy Street Railway Compan
Chauffeurs' Club Elects Officers at Thursday Meeting
Edward Miles was named president Henry Carr became vice president Jo M Coffer was elected secretary Eugene Johnson assistant secretary and Henry Robinson treasurer In other news Iron Molders Union No 4 cleared about 900 from a Highland Park ball roughly 300 over expenses with totals similar to 1917 though final figures may rise after checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauffeurs’ Club
Chauffeur's Club
Edward Miles
Henry Carr
Jo. M. Coffer
Eugene Johnson
Henry Robinson
Iron Molders’ Union No.4
Highland Park
Marked Decline In New Influenza Cases
Quincy boards report 56 influenza cases and three pneumonia cases on Friday. Officials say the epidemic should gradually decline in days, though influenza may persist for months and residents are urged to maintain precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Board of Health
Thompson
Charles Pfeiffer
State Board of Health
Centenary closes for Methodist district with Bishop Nicholson
The Me thodist centenary conference in Quincy district concluded Friday night with Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago delivering the closing address and Dr W H Fry of Hawaii presenting stereopticon views on a New Church for a New Day. Morning devotions and a Gospel Tent campaign followed, highlighting foreign mission work and the centenary move with emphasis on home mission duties and a broadened church vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
W. H. Pry
Hawaii
Quincy
Vermont Street
C. Williams
Nicholson
Chaddock Boys
John T. Inghram
W. H. Fry
J. C. McMahon
E. L. Housley
Philippines
Foreign Missionary Board
David Nelson
W. C. Hanson
Housley
Fry
J. W. Walters
Columbus
Ohio
A. S. Flanigan
Bishop Nicholson
A. McCarty
Flanigan
Official Modification of Skip stop Plan
W. H. Hoffman county fuel administrator has received notice that the skip stop system is abolished for cars returning to the business district. The local company has been making all stops for several weeks. An official order abolishing the system is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hoffman
Masonic Funeral Notice for Thomas J. Mackay
Members of Quincy lodge No. 296 A. B. and A. M. are requested to meet at Masonic temple at 1 45 p m Sunday December 8 for paying last tribute of respect to departed brother Thomas J Mackay Visiting brethren invited Attest Acting Master A A Simon Garrett Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Lodge No
A. B
A. M
Masonic Temple
Thomas J. Mackay
A. A. Simon
A. ©. Garrett
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the Peace Party
Abe Martin
Oy Feller
Sideview
B&shrapnell
Lawrence Randall
U.S. S
Melville
Europe
Will Wensing
U.S. S. Michigan
Boat Club
Lambert Lodge
M. Hess
Waldron
Thomas W. Fitzgerald
Thomas, W. Fits
Ford
John H. Steiner
Adams County Board of Supervisors
W. J. Smith
Frank Jasper
Erde Beatty
Los Angeles
Cal
Harry
Leo Fisher
Fred Wolfe
Fisher
Henry Obrock
Nicholso
Iowa
Gene Feir
Missouri
Rive
Seeevsene
Peses
Maine St
Singer
Arne I
Franklin J. Koehler
Rose
Clarence Moyen
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