Bankers End Christmas Savings Clubs for War Bond Drive
Quincy bankers cancel 1918 Christmas savings clubs after Julian Nolan urges funds be moved to United States Stamp Savings. The mass meeting, led by John E Wall, drew over 4,000 at the armory with Sousa band music and Nolan’s war aims. Nolan warned of German aims and praised War Savings stamps as a path to victory, noting stamps cost 25 cents and grow to 100 dollars by 1923 with 4 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Julian S. Nolan
Chicago
John E Wall
Adams County Committee
Sousa
Great Lakes
Julian Nolan
United States
Harvey G. Riggs
H. F. J. Ricker
W. J. Singleton
J. M. Winters
United States Stamp Savings
Jackie
John Philip Sousa
U. S. War Savings Committee
Tilnnis
Nolan
Q. Station
John FE. Wall
County War Savings Committee
Frank Ricker
Ricker National Bank
George Levi
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
George Cawthorne
S. B. Montgomery
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Illinois State Bank
William Ruff
Ruff Brewing Company
E. A. Koch
Miller and Arthur Drug Company
William Schlagenhaus
Rudolph Tenk
Tenk Hardware Company
George Wall
Gardner Governor Company
H. L. Beard
Aldo Sommers Drug Company
Mercantile Trust and Savings Company
Hotel Newcomb
Armory
Raschig
Jackies
John E. Wall
Bismarck
Wilson
Great Lakes Naval Sextet
Granville English
Paderewski
James O'Keefe
South Side Club Whist Enjoyed by Over 300 Attendees
More than 300 persons attended the banner whist and dance by the South Side Boat club and the Ladies Aid in the club house on Wednesday night. Twenty two tables hosted whist. prizes went to Mrs. Joe Lymen stahl first for umbrella and Mrs. August Wischman second for silver spoon. Other prizes included a crochet cap, a fern, a bushel of potatoes, and various items. Committee members from both clubs organized the event while O'Farrell's orchestra provided music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Joe Lymenstahl
August Wischman
Floyd Maloney
Ed. Blair
Blersch
Wendling
Henry Thies
Mr. Dedbreaux
D. Schwagmeyer
Elmer Mutz
Chester Woerhoemer
Henry Clatenhoff
Carl Bucher
Charles Peek
Joe Waldhouse
August Bergman
Katherine Green
London Evening Papers Sent To Front By Air
London evening papers are distributed to the men on the French front a few hours after publication by aviators delivering the issues to troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Total Eclipse of Moon Slated for Night of Dec. 27
The article notes a December 27 28 total lunar eclipse with key timings from 12 53 am to 5 38 am. It states the event will be visible in Quincy with 88 percent of the sun’s disk darkened, though Earth’s outer shadow effects require a telescope and are minimal for the general public. It also mentions a future solar eclipse on June 8 visible in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Sea Islands
Florida
Washington
Quincy
Red Cross drive raises funds amid harsh conditions
Red Cross Crusaders braved cold and slush to collect over $4,300 by Wednesday noon with more expected. Treasurer H C Sprick reported totals before leaving for Chicago, while Second ward and Adams county returns were still pending. President D L Musselman aimed for more than $10,000, with Quincy contributing an estimated $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Crusaders
H. C. Sprick
Chicago
Second Ward
Adams County
O. G. Mull
D. L. Musselman
The
Red Cross
Quincy
Elks Cancel Dance to Help Quincy Poor Charity Drive
At the Elks lodge annual meeting the Christmas dance was postponed to Christmas morning at 9 for the distribution of about 50 baskets of canned goods vegetables fruit and candy to the city's needy. Members with cars are asked to report to the club rooms at 9 for delivery duties. An Elks open house stag party follows with refreshments. One new member was initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
the Elks
New Officers Named by Royal Neighbors
Mrs Adeline Hertzler was reelected oracle of the Royal Neighbors at a Wednesday night meeting in the Eagles hall. Elected officers include Past oracle Emma Pieper vice oracle Bessie Duesticker chancellor Louisa Neumann recorder Anna Ernst receiver Ida Mutz marshal May Nickerson inner sentinel Freda Von Burg outer sentinel Francis Fink pianist Ejla Brier ton flag bearer Sarah Wilker son manager Anna Schutz and physician Dr H E Becker. Installation is set for January 9 with a banquet after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Hertzler
Eagles’ Hall
Emma Pieper
Bessie Duesticker
Louisa Neumann
Anna Ernst
Ida Mutz
May Nickerson
Inner Sentinel
Freda von Burg
Outer Sentinel
Francis Fink
Ejla Brierton
Sarah Wilkerson
Anna Schutz
H. E. Becker
of Jhers
Christmas Tobacco For 3 Quincy Men
A collection at the Empire Buffet under Doc Dyke funded generous tobacco packages for three Quincy service members. Andrew Hering, in Norfolk. Victor Werley, in aviation in San Antonio. and Harry Phillips, in Houston, Texas with Company F received the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Buffet
Eighth
Maine
Doc” Dyke
Quincy
Army
Navy
Andrew Hering
Norfolk
Victor Werley
San Antonio
Harry Phillips
Houston
Texas
Tax levies for high schools held valid
Springfield NL reports the state supreme court validated high school taxes levied by districts under the 1911 High School Township Act after a curative act by the 50th General Assembly. Justices Cartwright Dunn and Duncan dissented. No mention of bonds issued by the districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Supreme Court
50Th General Assembly
Cartwright, Dunn
Duncan
Unsold Securities Inventoried at Cost under New Rule
Washington on December 20 the commissioner of international revenue approved by Secretary McAdoo a rule allowing unsold securities to be inventoried at cost or at cost or market price whichever is lower for income or excess profits returns. Investors holding depreciating stocks may face liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of International Revenue
McAdoo
Quincy lad witnesses British destroyer sunk by German sub
Lieut. W. C. Edwards, a Quincy native aboard a U S destroyer, describes witnessing a German submarine sink a British destroyer in the Bay of Biscay. He recalls crossing the Atlantic July 22 1917, life aboard, encounters with subs, and a meeting with the Earl of St Germans during a stop in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Edwards
Quincy
Uncle Sam
Bay of Biscay
Herbert C. Abbott
Couple Married at Luther Memorial Parsonage
Alfred Bailer and Miss Della Biar of Liberty were wed by Rev. I W Bingaman at Luther Memorial parsonage at 3 PM Wednesday. The bride's brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Everette Taylor attended. The couple left for the groom's farm three miles east of Liberty to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bailer
Della Biar
Liberty
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial
Everette Taylor
Hartzel marries Gail in Salem parsonage ceremony
Warren E. Hartzel and Miss Florence Gail of Quincy wed at 4 pm on Wednesday in the Salem parsonage. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. J. Leemhuis and the couple were unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren E. Hartzel
Florence Gail
Quincy
Salem Parsonage
H. J. Leemhuis
Six From Quincy Commissioned in Texas Army Camp
Six Quincy boys were commissioned second lieutenants at Camp Logan in Houston Texas Roy Keller along with Lawrence Smith E Carrick Castle Otto Wurl Carl Grimmer Harry Meador earned commissions from the old Fifth Army unit all had held sergeant ranks since leaving Quincy for the southern camp Lieut Keller was posted to Company C 130th Illinois Infantry under Col Wood and noted most Quincy men were well with only a few on holiday furloughs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
George Keller
State Street
Roy Keller
Lawrence Smith
E. Carrick Castle
Otto Wurl
Carl Grimmer
Harry Meador
Old Fifth
Keller
130Th, Illinois Infantry
Col. Wood
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Louise Bode
Mrs. Anton J. Fisker of 1122 Payson avenue travels to Keokuk for the funeral of her mother Mrs. Lows Bode who died Monday night. Born in Baden Germany July 22 1845 she came to the United States as a girl settling in Quincy then Keokuk. She married Louis Bode April 24 1864. he died in 1908. Survived by a daughter in Keokuk a son William Bode two daughters Mrs B Kraft and Mrs Mary Hicks and a sister Mrs John Smith of Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bode
Anton J. Fisker
Payson Avenue
Keokuk
Lows Bode
Bode
Baden
Germany
United States
Quincy
Louis Bode
William Bode
B. Kraft
Mary Hicks
John Smith
Warsaw
Mrs Hampton of Adams Ill Dies After Illness
Mrs Charles Hampton of Adams Illinois died at her home Wednesday at 11 oclock after a several months illness from cancer of the face. Her husband died a year ago. She was well known in Adams with many friends. Funeral at Adams Baptist church Friday at 2 30 pm, burial in Adams cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hampton
Adams, Ill
Hampton
Adams
Adams Baptist Church
Adams Cemetery
Mrs Don C Smith Dies In Denver After Short Illness
Mrs Don C Smith formerly Dora Fletcher and a longtime resident of Quincy died at her Denver home on Tuesday. Her husband died about three months ago. She is survived by three children two daughters Hettie and Ada both married and a son Chester. She was an early member of the Vermont Street Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Smith
Quincy
Denver
Colo
Smith
Dora Fletcher
Hettie
Ada
Chester
Leindecker Brother Dies in Bird Island Minnesota
Henry Leindecker of 624 Madison Street received a telegram Tuesday stating his brother Henry Leindecker of Bird Island Minnesota had died there. The deceased was 35 to 40 years old, president of the Swine Breeders association, a prominent Renville County citizen, and affiliated with other public organizations. He formerly lived here as a cigarmaker. Remains to be taken to Keokuk, his birthplace, with Quincy relatives planning to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leindecker
George Leindecker
Madison Street
Henry Leineecker
Bird Island
Minn
Swine Breeders Association
Renville County
Leindecker
Keokuk
Quincy
Funeral services for Nicholas Jochem held at St Francis Church
Nicholas Jochem funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from his home 1302 Oak street and at 9 from St Francis Catholic church. Solemn requiem mass with Rev Francis Werhand célebrant Rev Albert deacon and Rev Francis Xavier sub-deacon. Bearers Henry Middendorf William Middendorf Henry Freiburg Chris Wand Henry Geers Henry Meiners. Burial in St Boniface cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Jochem
Oak Street
St. Francis Catholic Church
Father Francis Werhand
Father Albert
Pather Francis Xavier
Father Foley
Henry
William Middendorf
Henry Freiburg
Chris Wand
Henry Geers
Henry Meiners
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Francis Marion Fairchild Held at August Stormer Parlors
Funeral services for Francis Marion Fairchild were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the August Stormer undertaking parlors at 803 State Street. Rev. Francis McCarty of Vermont Street Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fairchild
Francis Marion Fairchild
Stormer
State Street
Francis McCarty
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Rosa Murry to be held this afternoon
The funeral of Rosa Murry, a colored woman, will be held this afternoon from the Daugherty undertaking parlors. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Murry
Daugherty Undertaking
Greenmount Cemetery
Mrs Richard Mester Dies in Lawrence Ia
Mrs Richard Mester formerly of Quincy died at 2 PM Monday at her Lawrence Iowa home. Her body arrived Wednesday for burial and was taken to Mumper undertaking parlors. She had lived in Milan and Bancroft before moving to Lawrence. Funeral notice will be given later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mester
Quincy
Lawrence
Mester
Milan
Bancroft
Mrs Mary Calhoun Dies After Illness in Quincy Home
Mrs Mary Calhoun died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Miss Mat Calhoun a Gem City Business College teacher at 320 North Eighth street after several weeks illness aged 81 born in Ohio but lived in Kirksville Mo until eight months ago coming to Quincy to reside with her daughter She leaves another daughter Mrs Allie Nelson Loren Wyoming and a son Newton Downing Missouri Burial will be in Kirksville The item also notes a Russia river dredging find of submerged oak forest logs over 100 feet long
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Calhoun
Mat Calhoun
Gem City Business College
North Eighth Street
Calhoun
Ohio
Kirksville
Quincy
Allie Nelson
Loren, Wyo
Newton
Downing
Enlistment Push For Apprentice Seamen And National Guard
Navy recruiting officer Wempen enlists three apprentice seamen Dennis Perry Charles Spicer and George Mixer who depart for Peoria after final exams. Army sergeant Longsford seeks late draft applicants with pay and guard options for older enlistees. A New York Times photo features the Lewis machine guns in a Sterns store window, resembling Quincy’s Fifth regiment crew and Sergeant Carl Grimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wempen
Navy
Peoria
Dennis P. Perry
Mt. Sterling
Charles A. Spicer
Versailles
Hil
George L. Mixer
Beverly, Ill
Longsford
Army
New
National Guard
Jefferson Barracks
Quartermaster Corps
New York Times
Sterns
Quincy
Fifth Regiment
Carl Grimmer
George Grimmer
Soldiers See Family Visits From Camp Locations
Sergeant Donald Center son of Col and Mrs C D Center was home on a short furlough and returned to Camp Logan Houston Texas Wednesday morning Lieut William G Bauman stationed at Camp Custer Battle Creek Michigan is expected home next week on a short furlough to visit his parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Center
C. D. Center
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
William G. Bauman
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Meador Commissioned Second Lieutenant at Camp Logan
Top Sergeant Harry E. Meador was commissioned second lieutenant last Saturday at Camp Logan Houston Texas a letter received Wednesday by his parents Mr and Mrs J M Meador states tie was a sergeant in the old Fifth Mr and Mrs Meador plan to visit him during the holidays Edgar Fredericks of the U S S Tacoma arrives home on a ten day furlough to visit his father Henry Fredericks of 716 Payson avenue He narrowly escaped the Halifax explosion as the Tacoma was 75 miles away when the blast occurred The Tacoma rushed to the scene and sailors including Fredericks spent three days in rescue duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nolan
Prussia
Sweden
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Belgium
Empire
Willy-Nicky
Wilhelm
Nicholas
Harry E. Meador
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
J. M. Meador
Tie
Edgar Fredericks
Tacoma
Henry Fredericks
Payson Avenue
Mr. Fredericks
Giegerich to Return Home on Holiday Furlough
Clarence Giegerich son of Mr and Mrs W F Giegerich of 1329 Spring street and a member of the U S hospital corps quartered in Newport R I will be home on a furlough to spend the holidays according to a letter received Wednesday by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Giegerich
W. F. Giegerich
Spring Street
U.S. Hospital Corps
Newport
R. I
Bergmann Leaves Saloon for Oakland Auto Firm
Otto Bergmann ends 24 years in the saloon trade at 601 Jefferson street selling to Henry Uhlenbrock of Hester Missouri. He shifts to Bergmann Oakland Automobile company at 609 Jefferson street with C N Waner handling operations. Plans move to a downtown garage and Oakland car agency as of January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto J. Bergmann
Jefferson Street
Henry Uhlenbrock
Hester
Mr. Bergmann
Bergmann Oakland Automobile Company
C. N. Waner
Bergmann
Oakland Cars
Freed and Desertion Notes Highlight Quincy Notices
Kates was freed after being held on a War ren county shooting investigation. Oren Graham alias Rex Sterling was released after navy desertion charges, sent to authorities over ten days ago. H. D. Condron elected chief of Quincy court No 20, Tribe of Ben Hur. officers include Siepker, Thies, Welch, Hinton, Hauff, and E. Siepker. A social hour followed with toastmaster Condron as guests heard remarks on fraternal insurance and war-related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Oren Graham
Rex Sterling
Navy
W.4
H. D. Condron
Quincy Court No. 20
Tribe of
Ben Hur
R. B. Siepker
H. J. Thies
Clara Welch
N. J. Hinton
Lois Hinton
E. A. Welch
G. W. Chapman
I. G
I. G. F. Hauff
O. G
B. E. Siepker
Mr. Condron
Mr. Welch
Dr. Chapman
Mr. Hinton
Quincy Excluded From 100000 Mile National Map
County Highway Superintendent L. L. Boyer works on plans to place Quincy on a proposed nationwide road map of 100000 miles by the National Highway Association in Washington DC, noting Quincy is not yet included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
United States
National Highway Association of
Washington, D. C
L. L. Boyer
Arrest of Jack Dailey in Burlington yards trespass case
Early this morning Policeman Ernst arrested Jack Dailey in the Burlington railroad yards for trespassing. Dailey allegedly attempted to board a troop train passing through Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dailey
Ernst
Burlington
Quincy
Quincy Shoplifter Arrest Reveals Large Theft Ring
Police arrested W. P. Wilson after he was caught stealing from W. T. Duker Dry Goods in Quincy. A room search uncovered a large haul including clothing hats, fur coats, musical instruments, kitchenware, meat, rabbits, and even a kodak. Detectives traced possessions across multiple stores and the suspect refused to reveal his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Wilson
W. T. Duker
Quincy
Wilson
Joe Thorp
Seventh and
Hampshire Street
Piercy and
Meise
W. T. Duker Dry
Mr. Duker
Connell and
Rittler
Assist Camp Point Men On Draft Law
Judge Carl E. Epler and Walter Martindale spent Wednesday in Camp Point aiding local men with the government questionnaire. The Adams county bar volunteers staffed the Camp Point bank headquarters where about twenty men sought legal advice. On Friday Judge Epler planned a Mendon visit as part of the central legal advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Epler
Walter Martindale
Camp Point
Adams County
Epler
Mendon
Central Legal Advisory Board
Personal notes greeting families for holidays
Edwin B. Gibson and his wife of 2329 Hampshire street and Frank H. Gibson and his wife of 2015 Broadway left Wednesday for Miami Florida to visit. Mr. and Mrs. E K Stone of 1636 Maine street expect their sons Edison and Charles with their families for a holiday visit. Charles Stone arrives from Cincinnati Ohio and his brother from Wellington Ontario Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Gibson
Hampshire Street
Frank H. Gibson
Broadway
Miami
Fla
E K. Stone
Maine Street
Edison
Charles
Charles Stone
Cincinnati
Welland
Ontario
Canada
Wisconsin approves mid semester freshman initiation rule
War time conditions prompt change in University of Wisconsin rules. The faculty amends the ban on initiating freshmen before the end of the first semester to allow men's societies to admit first year members at the middle of the first semester this fall if their academic standings are satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Unsettled Midwest Weather Forecast Across States
Illinois and Missouri forecast continued cloudy unsettled conditions through Thursday and Friday with light rain possible. Temperatures فع remain relatively steady as unsettled patterns persist across towns and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Town
Missouri
Local Temperature Readings at River Station
Weather records show yesterday’s temperatures with partial readings for Tal MW at noon 38, 42 at 6 pm, and midnight 388 on river stage. River stage remained stationary at midnight according to the station data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cates Tavnagiveseers
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Atlantic
Abe Martin
Lieut. Edwards
Friend Abbott
English Channel
Good Old States
Ponta-del- Gata
Azores
Ponta-del-Gata
Europe
Earl of St. Germans
Hartszel-Gail
Texas Army Camp
Russia
Otto Bergmann
Kates
Oliver Kates
Warren County
Virginia Cafe
North 2Nd St
Augusta
Ill
Keszell
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