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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1918

Page

4

Knox City Neighbors Rally Over Ill Austin as War Flags Rise

Local notices report Knox City kin by bedside as Austin fights influenza. Family and friends, including Frank Luckett and J J Smith, visit kin in nearby towns. A joint Ark Lodge and Newark Chapter ceremony dedicated a nine star service flag honoring servicemen in France and training camps with speeches and refreshments.

Knox City Austin Frank Luckett J. J. Smith Teena L. L. Smith John Carter la Belle Maggete Humphrey Mollie Humphrey J. W. McKim Jake Barnes Arthur Flull T. J. Angus Officers Camp Lee T. A. Wall Memphis Tenn Navy Wall Washington, D. C Lulu Hall Kirksville Arthur Morton Angus Lee Hull Ark Lodge A. F A. M Newark Thornton Norris Pere Steffen Paul Cole Keut Frank Preston France Sam Flolt Don Pierce Carl Nelson Holt Poo Gardonier OFE R. Nelson Martin Masons

FOR SALE WHEAT FARMS IN THOMAS COUNTY KANSAS

Real estate notice listing multiple wheat farms around Purge Unteen Pacific Railway Colbey and Talbey areas. Properties include 640 acres at 80 per acre with landlord’s share, 329 acres near Minge and 320 acres near Colbey, all with water, buildings, and productive wheat crops. Prices range 60 to 87.50 per acre with 6 percent interest. Contact Moses TT Banta Belott Kansas.

Colchester Tis Robert E. Pearson Chichester Pliinois Pacific Kansans Minge Colbey Rock Island Krock Island Talbey Gor Moses TT Banta Belott Kutsas

Debarment debated for players deserting clubs in 1919

Chicago December 12. American League players who deserted clubs last season for shipyard work may be barred from play if a resolution is adopted at the annual meeting. Ban Johnson says the resolution exists but withholds the sponsor. Radical retrenchment to cut road players and home trainers. 1919 schedule length and opening date to be discussed. Johnson favors 140 games. 154 games possible.

Chicago Ban Johnson Johnson Cub

Coblenz Civilians Courteous to Yankee Occupation

Coblenz civilians continue courteous attitude toward Allied forces as pedestrians guide Americans to buildings. Children in Coblenz crowd American cars, curious about the machines, despite police efforts to keep crowds under control. Captain N T Means of Ellsworth Maine, age 91, rode to Bangor to visit his brother in law J S Young aged 91, and the young men enjoyed the visit.

Associated Press Coblenz Treves N. TH. Means Ellsworth, Me Bangor J. S. Young

Soldier Comes Back with Own Ideas of Work

The returning soldier brings plans and preferences for his postwar career. Training and discipline improved technical skills, while wartime experiences fuel ambitions in farming, motors, and other trades. Officers note many choose self direction over old jobs, with vigor and realistic plans for future work.

Signal Corps Engineer Corps Quartermaster Corps Medical Corps United States West Middle West

Local residents share travel, influenza fears, and community events

Mr and Mrs Arthur Hull and son visit Sam McDaniel's family while others take trains to Knox City and Los Angeles. Many attend church, social events, and a sale as influenza scare prompts closures. several families relocate to California for the winter. Community notes include visits to Quincy and Shel bima, nursing arrangements, and Rebekah lodge activities.

Arthur Hull Sam McDaniel Harry Wesley Walter Janney TL. C. Strock Knox City Hardland California L. (. Strock Wim. Kelley Fred Nelson Grandma Whitbread RL Nelson Josephine Mabel Kelley Kiba Arthur Dial Know City Brexdon Canton Mao Sehoot Harry Schofield Lowa Quincey G. (. Steffen Shelbina Steffen St. Louis Harvey Thoroughman Rebekaahs TL. C. O. & Home Chas, Taylor

Lorain area mourns multiple deaths and illness effects

Reports from Lorain and Keene township detail the death of Mrs J Paulleywaite of Hares Pathes from pneumonia and the death of Thomas K H Timmons in Missouri. Pneumonia and influenza strike households as postmaster R G Adair and his wife battle illness. local families cope with flu and related hardships.

Loraine Tee Jordiea Paulleywaite Hares Pathes Lorafine Smertgusiv Gil Rosmail Keene Township Thoma Timmons Thomas KH. Timmons Missouri Florence Timmons Iis Harry Swartz Hopson Loraine Times

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