Deserters and delinquents to be prosecuted nationwide
Washington pledges full pursuit of deserters and slackers to the ground with court martial or civil action. State and local draft boards will compile lists of deserters, add overlooked names, and forward records to Washington within a month as Maj. Edgar Tolman outlines a one month deadline to close and ship records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lawless
Virgil Johnston
Springfield
Chicago
Ilinois
Edgar B. Tolman
Washington
W. J. O'Kelliher
Northern Illinois
Hotel la Salle
Selective Service
Federal Bureau
Camp Grant
Camp Jaw
Walter Harvey Recalls WWI Front Experience From Vilcey France
Walter G. Harvey of Riverside Township served in the medical department of the 56th Infantry. A December 1, 1918, letter from Vilcey, France, recounts his wartime experiences from deployment to the front and notes hopes to return home soon. He mentions crossing the ocean aboard the Leviathan and the lifting censorship as the war ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Harvey
Joseph Harvey
Riverside Township
56Th Infantry
Vilcey
France
Many Soldiers Pass Through The City
The Red Cross canteen staff greeted 406 soldiers from Camp MacArthur Texas on a special troop train to Camp Grant. Quincy youths Frank E. Rottman and Morris Lamy visited relatives during their 40 minute layover. Mrs F A Wilson led the canteen with oranges apples cakes and gum, and later soldiers heading north from Jefferson Barracks were given refreshments by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Camp Macarthur
Waco
Texas
Camp Grant
Quincy
Frank E. Rottman
Morris Lamy
F. A. Wilson
Jefferson Barracks
Quincy Soldier Recalls Armistice and Front Years
Private John Eyman writes from the AEF near Verdun recounting active service from September to armistice days. He notes joining the 33rd Illinois division and the 79th, advancing past the Meuse, and staying near Therville and Verdun before declaring the war over. He expresses hope to return home soon and fondly recalls celebratory nights at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
John Eyman
Argon
la Claire
Illinois
Meuse
Fritz
Therville
Verdun
New York
Deaths and Funerals Herman J Weibring Dies At Home
Herman J Weibring 27 died at 9 15 am Saturday after a week of influenza and pneumonia at 1428 Chestnut street. He served in Camp Kearny and Camp Grant and recently returned from service at Christmas. Survived by widow and sister Miss Margaret Weibring, a nurse in St Louis. Private funeral at 2 30 pm Monday from the home, burial in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Weibring
Chestnut Street
Young Weibbring
Edward Mueller
Weibring
Quincy
Camp Kearney
Cal
Camp Grant
Mueller
Margaret Weibring
St. Louis
Calvary Cemetery
Death of James Purvis reported in Utica New York
Word of James Purvis death reached Quincy Saturday morning from Utica New York where he died of a stroke. He was formerly employed by the Quincy Street Railway Company as a car painter before moving to Utica seven years ago to live with his daughter Mrs. Frank Ireland. He is survived by his daughter and one grandson Roy Nessler of Quincy. Remains to be brought to Quincy for burial in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Utica
N. Y
James Purvis
Purvis
Quincy Street Railway Company
Frank Ireland
Ireland
Roy Nessler
Woodland Cemetery
Death of Quincy resident Alexander Elsasser in Louisville
Alexander Elsasser, well known in Quincy, died unexpectedly Saturday at his daughter Mrs. S. Dreyfus home in Louisville Kentucky. He had retired from business after a career as a tea and coffee salesman and had been living at the Hotel Quincy. He leaves his Louisville daughter and a nephew Stanley Bronner. He had no local relatives but many friends and was active in Herman lodge No. 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Elsasser
Quincy
S. Dreyfus
West Market Street
Louisville
Phil Schlagenhaus
Mr. Elsasser
Stanley Bronner
Elsasser
Herman Lodge
Private Funeral for Herbert Zoller Mueller Held
Private funeral services for Herbert Zoller Mueller were held Saturday at 2 PM from the residence 726 North Twelfth Street with Rev R H Hartley officiating at the home and Greenmount Cemetery. Bearers were Al Fred and Carl Zoller Cecil Dye Fred and Lawrence Bremser and Albert Buerklin, all cousins of Mr Mueller. Floral offerings were unusually numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Zoller Mueller
North Twelfth Street
R. H. Hartley
Greenmount Cemetery
Fred
Carl Zoller
Cecil Dye
Lawrence Bremser
Albert Buerklin
Mr. Mueller
Death of D. Frank Reese Leaves Quincy Circle Noted
Mrs Harriet Greenup of 505 Chestnut Street received word Thursday of the death of D Frank Reese of Los Angeles California. Reese was unmarried and a prominent lawyer formerly with Hardy Masters of Springfield, later in St Paul Minnesota. He served two terms as clerk of the supreme court and was a noted Republican leader. He was a thirty second degree Mason and member of the Odd Fellows and Elks. Burial plans not announced but body expected to be brought to Table Grove Illinois for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank Reese
Harriet Greenup
Chestnut Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Reese
Hardy Master's
Springfield
St. Paul
Table Grove
Lil
Funeral services for Mrs Agnes Senger at St Vincent Home
Funeral services for Mrs Agnes Senger were held from the St. Vincent Home chapel Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, solemn requiem mass conducted by Rev Zehnle with Father Reis deacon and Father Maurice subdeacon. Burial in Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers were Clem Wisman, Henry Wewers, George Fischer, Henry Damhorst, Herman and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Senger
St. Vincent Home Chapel
Zehnle
Father Reis
Father Maurice
Calvary Cemetery
Clem Wisman
Henry Wewers
George Fischer
Henry Damhorst
Herman
Benediction for 1918 Endures in Prayer for Peace
A 1918 prayer pleads for divine blessing on the world in the new year. It seeks benediction upon all dealings with humanity, asks for courage and Christlike striving, and hopes for penitence, mercy, and a lasting peace beyond war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Elisha
Jesus
God
Funeral guests attend Casper Freiburg service
Relatives from out of town attended Casper Freiburg's funeral including Mr and Mrs B Senger of Chicago Mrs Louis Schwerin of Chicago Mrs J C Stevens of Peoria and George R Rennenker of Cincinnati making up the visiting contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Freiburg
B. Senger
Chicago
Louis Schwerin
J. C. Stevens
Peoria
George R. Renneker
Cincinnati
Brockschmidt Dies After Six Weeks Illness at 58
Fred J. Brockschmidt died at St. Vincent's home Saturday at 3:45 after a six week illness. Born June 10, 1860 in Quincy he was 58. He was a lifelong resident and St. Mary church member. Survived by widow and seven children in Seattle, plus one son in Quincy, one brother in Grand Rapids, and three sisters in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Brockschmidt
St. Vincent's
Quincy
Brockschmidt
St. Mary Church
Seattle
Wash
Grand Rapids
Mich
Funeral services for Frederick A Worley set at home
Frederick Allen Worley dies. services at 3 30 Sunday from 2714 Oak Street, Frederick Worley’s parents John and Mrs Worley host. Burial later at Camp Point. Friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Allen Worley
John Worley
Oak Street
Camp Point
Four Candidates Vie For Illinois Supreme Bench Seat
Monmouth Review notes Judge W. T. Church joins a field of four Republicans seeking the Illinois supreme court vacancy created by Justice George A. Cooke’s resignation. Church, a Mercer County native and current circuit judge in the district, was urged by a citizens committee after a Friday meeting. Other candidates include George A. Wood of Moline, R. W. Olmstead of Rock Island, and George H. Wilson of Quincy, with C. E. Chipperfield of Canton mentioned but not entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Review
W. T. Church
Supreme Bench
George A. Cooke
Aledo
Mercer County
Schuyler County
Attornneys
Illinois Supreme Court
George A. Wood
Moline
W. T Church
R. W. Olmstead
Rock Island
George H. Wilson
Quincy
C. E. Chiperfield
Canton
L. A. Jarman
Jarman
Robert J. Grier
Milton MacClure
Vancouver Man High Gun For 18 Season
NEW YORK Dec. 20 F M Troeh of Vancouver and Homer Clark of Aston Ill are high amateur and professional trap shooters for 1918 per Interstate association figures. Troeh broke 6550 of 6584 targets for a 97.22 average while Clark hit 3228 of 3310 for a 97.52 season mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. M. Troeh
Vancouver
Homer Clark
Aston
Ill
Interstate Association
Troeh
Clark
Burke Signs Contract to Manage St Louis American
James T. Jimmy Burke has signed to manage the St Louis American again next year after being appointed last season following Fielder Jones resignation. Burke, based in St Louis, reaffirmed his leadership role for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
ST. Louis
James T
Jimmy) Burke
Fielder Jones
Montana Bar Of Pioneer Times A Crude Affair
Helena story recalls the saloon era as prohibition orders go into effect December 30 Montana notes the once bustling trade from cowboys to miners and gamblers to barkeeps with 5000 workers in saloons and many pivoting to soft drinks or lunch as the old west hospitality fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Pioneer Times
Helena
Mont
Butte
Saloon Workers to Be Replaced as Ice Era Starts
The report notes that bowling alleys, pool halls or shooting galleries will be closed or retooled as the ice experiment proceeds. Most saloon employees are expected to be out of work while the plan is tested. Large breweries may switch to artificial ice while others plan to dry vegetables.
Precedents Broken in Open Letter From London Guild
A speaker at the old London guild argues that breaking precedent can be sensible when intimate conference is prioritized. He cites Lamb on hating someone he does not know and reflects on unity, shared suffering, and hope after global sorrow. He vows strength from Scotch tradition and gratitude for cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles Lamb
Lamb
Charles
France
Belgium
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Walter Harvey
HOT Springs
Dr. Kruse
Dr. Moorfield
Gulf
A. Hawkinson, Prop
Majestic Building
Quincy, Ill
Maine Street
Vancouver Man High Gun
Weilers
OLD Guild OF London
R & Vaughn
Potter & Vaughn Co
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Goldbures
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Hampshire St
Orpheum
Quincy, Lil
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