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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

4

Campaign to Sell War Savings Stamps Across Adams County

John E. Wall and Postmaster Elmer Lummis led a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to push a countywide thrift stamp drive. The plan calls for church, school, and business leaders to explain the 25 cent stamps that mature to 5 dollars after five years, with rural carriers and teachers spreading the program and ads mailed to every household.

Cation John E. Wail War Savings and Thrift Com Elmer Lummis Chamber of Com Com Quincy Wall Lumnd Ion Elmer Trtouble Adunty

Quincy alumni crush Payson in lopsided matchup

Quincy High School alumni defeated Payson High alumni by 64 to 19 in Payson. The crowd of about 50 watched a one-sided game with Quincy pulling away early and leading 34 to 8 at halftime. Quincy finished strong as Payson tried an extra half that did not count.

Quincy High School Payson High School Alumai Payson Henurst Quincy Boys Quincy Sore Pavscon Eee Gabril Brown

Christmas guest Hofer faces new show duties in Quincy

The article notes Hany Hofer arriving on schedule to spend a week in Quincy with friends and relatives. He has long been connected with Wortham shows as advance man and may supervise a show next year. The piece also follows local boy C A Shockey, now in Cameron Junction Missouri, who is being offered to teach radio telegraphy at Harvard University and recalls his rise from a Western Union messenger. It ends with New Year plans and local prices in Cuba.

Quincy Hany Hofer Hofer Wortham Phoenix San Antonio Mr. Wortham Harry C. A. Shockey Cameron Junction Harvard University Shockey Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union Burlington Railroad System Burlington Kansas City Perry C. Ellis Plattsburg Key West Lawrence Randall Larry Melville Admiral Sims Quincy High School Christian University Uncle Sam The Whig

Auto Ambulance as Christmas Present

Paris Dec 27 William James Sharpe the American ambassador and Frederick N Allen of New York donated an automobile ambulance to General John J Pershing the American commander in chief The donor was Mrs Edward Brettung of New York

Paris Wiliam James Sharpe Frederick N. Allen New York John J. Pershing Edward Brettung

Germans May Cross Bridges In Barred Zones

Under a filing by U S Marshal John J Bradley German alien enemies are allowed to cross city bridges in barred zones as pedestrians to move within the area They are not to lounge loiter or stop on any bridge or public way leading to a bridge in these zones The notice ends with a caution about married men.

Chicago United States John J. Bradley

Bodley Lodge Installs Officers In Patriotic Rite

Bodley lodge No 1 A F and A M installed officers in the Masonic temple with a flag service and celebration. The ceremony honored Old Bodley’s eighty fourth annual installation as members serving in Civil War battles were recalled. William C. Bradley led the rites with several grand officers assisting. New officers include Frederick W. Brinkoetter as Worshipful Master and a slate of wardens, treasurer, secretary, chaplain, deacons, stewards, marshal, organist, and tyler.

Bodley Lodge No. 1 A. F A. M Masonic Temple Old Bedley Old Bodley’s America William C. Bradley Bradley Warren L. King Newton J. Hinton Ray M. Oakley Phineas Haggas Frederick W. Brinkoetter Charles W. Johnston Frank J. Hendrickson Frederick M. Pendleton Erde W. Beatty Samuel A. Lee H. Dean Thomas Leonard P. Cassidy Frank F. Brinkoester Charles H. Edgar Henry L. Michelmann Tyler John L. Niswander Masonic Temple Association

Quincy's Pulse Speer Case ReSet Continues To Jan 5

The Speer peace disturbance case, in which Cal Johnson broke a leg during a fight with Speers at Third and Hampshire, was continued in police court to January 5 for Johnson to provide written testimony before Police Judge P. W. Reardon. Johnson rests at St Marys Hospital. James McGinnis, recent visitor to Quincys tenderloin, faces a $3.75 fine with costs for being a visitor to a house of infame. a vacancy charge will be tried Thursday. Tobe Thomas, Quincy acrobat and former Barnum star, writes he is en route home for winter after touring South America with a circus troupe.

Speer Otto Speer Cal Johnson Speers Third Hampshire Streets Johnson P. W. Reardon St. Mary’s Hospital James McGinnis Quincy Tenderloin McGinnis Tobe Thomas Fred G. Smith Thomas South America

Arcade Club Dance Draws 735 Couples in Arcade Hall

More than 735 couples attended the Arc ade club dance in Arcade hall Wednesday night Hoffmans orchestra provided the music The next club dance will be held in the hall on January 9 Postal figures for the Christmas rush are not exact but heavier than last year All Christmas mail arriving before 10 o clock was delivered late mail sent out Wednesday morning Post master Elmer Lummis praised sub stations for handling the rush and urged public appreciation of service.

Arcade Club Arcade Hall Hoffman Elmer Lummis

Turner Verein to entertain with Santa and dance night

The Quincy Turn Verein invites about 1,000 guests to its annual family gathering in Turner hall tonight. Santa Claus will distribute presents and candy, O'larrell's orchestra provides music, and a large illuminated Christmas tree will decorate the stage as dancing follows the distribution.

Quincy Kiddies Santa Claus Turner Hall Quincy Turn Verein O’larrell

Girl's Spine Hurt in Fall From Horse

Little Florence Brown, 12, daughter of Bert Brown of Kinderhook, lies in serious condition at St. Mary's hospital with a fractured spine after a Wednesday afternoon fall from a horse. She was unconscious until police carried her from the ambulance. she revived briefly at the hospital before again losing consciousness. Fearing death, Kinderhook physicians ordered her transfer, and she was brought to the city on the 9:30 train by her grandfather.

Little Florence Bert Brown Kinderhook St. Mary's Hospital

Machinists Seek New Members Here

E. Carbine, a national representative of the Machinists union, will address Gem City union No. 822 at the Labor temple Friday evening. The meeting aims to boost local membership. The machinists plan their annual ball at Turner hall on January 16.

E. Carbine The Machinists’ Union Gem City Union Labor Temple Machinists Turner Hall

Wise Prophet Refuses to Record Predictions

A seasoned sage avoids publicizing forecasts, keeping insights private and reserving judgment for future events. The stance emphasizes discretion over sensational claims, highlighting restraint in sharing foresight with a wider audience.

Diamonds Stolen From Captain Andrew Tracked to Sale Attempt

A tall light skinned Negro tried to sell one of three stolen diamonds at Goldburg's on Hampshire Street. He negotiated for $12 and fled toward the Orpheum area after a clerk summoned police. One stone was recovered. the others valued over $3,000 remain missing. Authorities pursued the suspect but as of early Thursday no arrest had been made.

Hampshire Street J. Is. Andrew Goldbury Hampshire Sixth Seventh Andrew Mr. Goldburg Orpheum Theater Tom Connell John Coeng

Injured Woman Seeks Warrant Against Daughter Over Dispute

Mrs. Anna Crubbs went to the police station to swear out a warrant for her daughter over a peace disturbance. On returning home she fell and fractured her hip, was treated at home, and the warrant was not secured as Judge Reardon was unavailable. The clash began over a stove dispute.

Anna Crubbs North Fourth Street

Dew Drop Inn fire and multiple blazes reported

Fire at the Dew Drop Inn at Front and Broadway damaged the third and fourth floors after a 3 am blaze. Patrolmen Ernst and Haney woke tenants, suspicion of incendiarism. Additional fires included a Monroe Street attic blaze, a chimney fire on Vine Street, a Ruff Brewing roof spark, and a Weiler jewelers chimney fire.

Dew Drop Inn Front Broadway Ernst and Haney Ernst Anton Padovic Women’s Forum Giles Blankenship Monroe Street John H. Sieckman Eighth and Vine Will J. Ruff Ruff Brewing Co South Twell Street Joseph F. Weiler Broadway Street Weiler Bros

Dedicate Large Service Flag for Men Under Arms

A large service flag with 19 stars honoring Knights of Columbus members now serving in the army was dedicated before Christmas entertainment. Theodore Erhardt spoke. flag work by Mrs. R J Welting and the Freiburg daughters. Two lieutenants and seventeen privates from the local council. Santa distributed toys to 400 plus children as refreshments were served by the ladies auxiliary and a varied program followed.

Knights of Columbus Theodore Erhardt R. J. Welting Joseph J. Freiburg Army Paul Weisenhorn George Cunname Santa Claus Ruth Ernst Henrietta Michaelson Pauline Michael Lucile Freiburg Josephine Musolino Margie Morris Marion Freiburg Gertrude Freiburg Nana Morris Margaret Reed Adeste Fidelis Henrietta Michael Miss Lucile Freiburg

Deaths and Funerals for Joseph J. Fox of LaGrange

Joseph John Fox, 7, of LaGrange Missouri died at his grandmother Mrs John Heine's home from membranous croup after several days illness. Born Feb 14 1914 in LaGrange he came to spend Christmas with grandparents. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J W Fox two sisters Rozella and Lizetta and grandmother. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from grandmother's residence with private services. Burial in St Boniface cemetery.

Joseph John Fox LaGrange John Heine North Eighth Street J. W. Fox Rozella Lizetta St. Boniface Cemetery

Death of Adam Stalf A Quincy resident aged 76

Adam Stalf of 216 Ohio street died Wednesday morning at 7 35 in St Marys hospital after years of illness. Born June 16 1849 in Germany he emigrated to Quincy about 40 years ago and worked as a molder at the Excelsior store foundry. Survived by wife Mary four sons Edward Andy Fred and two daughters Mrs Lee George and Mrs Sophia Castle. Funeral notice will be given later.

Adam Stalf Ohio Street St. Mary's Hospital Germany Quincy Stalf Excelsior Mary Stalf Edward Andy Fred Lee George Sophia Castle

Mrs Henrietta Krueger Dies at 86 in Iowa Home

Mrs Henrietta Krueger aged 86 died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter Hannah Buschs home 713 South Fourteenth street after a long illness. Born in Lippe Germany she came to the United States at 25. She was a Salem Evangelical Church member and Salem Ladies Aid. She leaves a son Henry four daughters Flora Meise H F Breuer Hanna Busch and William Breuer 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at the daughters home and 2 30 pm in Salem Evangelical church with burial in Woodland cemetery.

Henrietta Krueger Hannah Busch South Fourteenth Street Lippe Germany Salem Evangelical Church Salem Ladies’ Aid Society Henry Krueger Flora Meise H. F. Breuer Hanna Busch William Breuer

Mrs Louise A Blackburn Dies in St Vincent Home

Mrs Louise A Blackburn formerly of Hannibal died at St Vincent's Home Wednesday from general infirmities after near 20 years as an invalid. Born in White Pigeon Michigan on August 8 1844 she was 73 years 4 months and 17 days old. She leaves husband Leroy Blackburn in California two brothers and one half brother in Hannibal.

Louise A. Blackburn Hannibal St. Vincent's White Pigeon Mich Leroy Blackburn California

Funeral rites for Mrs Cresentia Surmeyer held at St Boniface

Funeral services for Mrs. Cresentia Surmeyer were held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from her sister Mrs. J J Metzger’s home and at 9 from St. Boniface church with solemn high mass. Rev. Degenharat celebrated. deacon Kunsch sub deacon Reinfels Marion of Brighton NL acted as master of ceremonies. Bearers were Joseph Lubbe, Fred Wolf, Herman Heintz, Casper Freiburg, Neal Terwische and Edward Sohm. Burial followed in St Boniface.

Cresentia Surmeyer J. J. Metzger York Street St. Boniface Church Dean Degenharat Kunsch Reinfels Marion Brighton Joseph Lubbe Fred Wolf Herman Heintz Casper Freiburg Neal Terwische Edward Sohm St. Boniface Cemetery

Man's faithful og chased from England for eating too much

With famine threatening the British Isles, dogs are being sent away, especially to the United States, as part of a drive to reduce consumption by man’s best friend.

England British Isles United States

They're Off On Auto Troop Train To Camp Dodge

Snyder's five taxicabs and a service car carried 20 drafted soldiers home on Christmas furloughs to Camp Dodge. Three autos carried five men, two had four, two rode in the service car. Ten dollars per man totaled two hundred dollars for the trip.

Snyder Camp Dodge Morris

Service members on furlough and enlistment news

Shrapnel ES Robert Grubb a wireless operator in the U S navy takes Christmas Eve furlough with parents in Liberty then heads to Chicago for eastward active duty. His brother Donald serves on the Kansas battleship. Orin Jenkins of the signal corps returns to Leavenworth after visiting relatives. Archie Miller promoted to lieutenant colonel aviation and heads to San Antonio for winter training. he served since the Spanish American War and earned a Philippines bravery medal. Ellis S Tandy enlists in aviation at Jefferson Barracks. Local recruiters say the new national guards regiment remains open to enlistments, seek men with prior service, age over 31, to guard government buildings in the U S.

Robert Grubb U.S. Navy Erwin Grubb Liberty Chicago Donald Quincy Kansas Orin Jenkins United States Signal Corps Leavenworth Archie Miller Lee C. Williams Hampshire Street San Antonio First Cavalry Philippines Langsford Regiment of National Guards United States

Navy enlistments await orders for Great Lakes training

Several men enlisted in the navy at the local recruiting station Wednesday but were sent home to await their call. Officer Wempen will notify them as soon as he receives orders from headquarters of reopening the Great Lakes naval training station to recruits. The call may not come until after New Year's.

Navy Wempen Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Sailors From Kansas Depart For Active Duty

Paul Albertson, Clay Strobb and Dade Davidson, sailors aboard the battleship Kansas, are home on furlough and left Wednesday night to report for active duty. Before leaving they were guests of a party hosted by friends who formed a club named the R. G. T. The group gave a supper and a warm send off as they were escorted to the train.

Paul Albertson Clay Strobb Dade Davidson Kansas

Local soldier furloughs and home visits for Christmas

Emery W. Duck returns to Quincy on furlough and marries during his stay then leaves for Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Ralph Nichols en route to medical corps duty is granted a 48 hour furlough to be with his ill nephew Howard Mulcahy and his parents on Jersey street. George M. Anderson, battalion adjutant at Camp Perry Great Lakes, is home on a ten day furlough to visit his ailing father at 1029 1-2 Broadway.

Emery W. Duck Quincy Fort Leavenworth Kansas Ralph Nichols Medical Corps U. S A Howard Mulcahy T. H. Nichols Jersey Street George M. Anderson 7Th Regiment Camp Perry Great Lakes Naval Training Station Albert Anderson Broadway

New Rear Admiral Native of Hannibal

Robert I. Coontz, appointed rear admiral, is a Hannibal native and son of Mrs. Mary B. Coontz. A former Naval Academy graduate of 1885, he has held commands from the Georgia to Guam governor duties and Puget Sound yards, with his son Kenneth L. Coontz also an Annapolis graduate.

Mannibal Robert I. Coontz Hannibal Mary B. Coontz M.E. Paradise North Section Street U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Issl William Henry Hatch Northeast Missouri Congress Georgia Bureau of Ordnance Navy Department Washington Guam Puget Sound Kenneth L. Coontz Emisser Chattanooga

Lost items notice near Camp Point Illinois

Lost Tuesday evening December 25 a black hat for a lady and black driving gloves for a gentleman. Item disappeared between John Jurgens residence and County Farm. Finder please notify John Jurgens Route 1 Camp Point IL. Reward offered.

John Jurgen County Farm John Jurgens Camp Point Ill

McCormick to Speak on War at Empire Theater

Medill McCormick congressman at large returning from Europe will address a soldiers and Belgium speech at the Empire theater next Monday at 7 30 PM, to finish before the armory dance. The talk promises vivid first hand war conditions and German brutality, with stories of American sacrifices and Belgian suffering. A county Patriotic committee named township vice presidents to organize future meetings and ensure attendance at the Monday night address.

Medill McCormick Europe Empire Theater County Council of Defense Congressman McCormick Belgium Lyman McCarl North East H. E. Selby Robert Downing John Ross Meyer Ursa Charles McNay John Woodruff W. B. Duncan Alexander Bradford Mendon Charles N. Chittenden Joseph B. Frisbie Walter Thomas Honey Creek C. C. Lawless Paloma D. H. Meyers George Gray Coatsburg Clayton Enoch Selter J. W. Henry Richfield Township Edward Lutern Liberty Orville Hess Plainville Orson Lock Barry Ellington Township Robert McIntyre Quincy R. R John Simmons L. F. Alison Riverside Elimer Earel Rufus Morly Herman Henhoff John E. Andrew Melrose S. A. Hubbard Quincey John Vollrath Quincy Henry Youngheim Burton George C. Dean Adams Ira Schnur George Mollenhauer E. D. Wheeler James Cook S. G. Lawless Walter Kramer Charles Frey Ernie Grubb McKee Sherman Norwood Kellerville Oscar Arntzen Milton Hofmeister Beverly Township George A. Hendricks Beverly Richard Sykes Samuel Moore Baylis Payson L. K. Seymour A. M. Carter E. P. Maher Fall Creek Henry Heithold Henry Long Marblehead Elmer Thompson Camp Point Isaac Cutter Camp

Adair Attends Illinois States Attorneys Meeting in Chicago

Adair left for Chicago Wednesday to attend the annual meeting of the States Attorneys Association of Illinois set for Thursday and Friday. Governor Lowden Attorney General Brundage former Governor Dunne and other state leaders will attend a banquet as part of the conclave.

Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday

Winds and clouds grip the region with Thursday mainly cloudy and cooler in the north and west. Friday turns unsettled and colder with slight warming in the east and south, Missouri charting generally fair Thursday then unsettled and colder Friday.

Missouri

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