Brundage Addresses Masons On World War Purposes
Illinois Attorney General Edward J. Brundage told about 300 Masons at the Masonic temple that the United States fights to protect its own safety and to end Prussian militarism. He urged support for soldiers at home and abroad and stressed the flag as a symbol of liberty. The address capped the second day of the state school of instruction in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Brundage
Ilinois
Masonic Temple
Belgium
Brundage
United States
Austin N. Serogin
Lexington
Ilingis Grand Lodge
Serogin
Brunda
State School of Instruction
Quincey
Wincis Marons
Dnehidinuy
Trace Cutter
Cormo Point
Board of Preud
Hardess L.trery
Puehard C. Davenport
Pbar- Wisbure
David DD
Wings
Geerire Carlsen
Moline
William Zartexs
Deal
Mbaster
Seriacin Weber
Merl
Koldvors
Europe
Brance
Rey Cheterib Birtreebiges
Louisa Gehm Will Probate Leaves Estates to Children
The will of Louisa Gehm, who died days after her husband Frederick Gehm, was filed in county court. Principal beneficiaries are her two children Mrs. Dowell and Karl Gehm. Karl receives $500. $150 to each grandchild Russell Gehm Edward Gehm and Carl Gehm. life insurance split among the three grandchildren. $10 to Edna Gehm and $10 to her washerwoman. remainder to Mrs. Dowell and Karl, executor. Property includes Kentucky street homestead between Eleventh and Twelfth, household goods, hire insurance, and about $3,000 cash and accounts. County Court case notes accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Gehm
Frederick Gehm
Edward Dowd
Karl Gehm
Dowel
Karl
Kentucky Street
Eleventh
Socialist Candidates Nominate Two For Alderman Posts
Two Socialist party members, Henry Rosendale for the Fourth Ward alderman and Robert Christ for the Third Ward, filed petitions with City Clerk Deke Schroer on Wednesday. Both are known in Socialist circles and have backing among party members in Oaines. Rosendale is a former city official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Deke Schroer
Henry Rosendale
Aldermaain
Robert Christ
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle
A report notes a death and funeral events with coroner details. Dr Mae Cullur's examination and a jury verdict are referenced with arrangements in Durham.
Death of Mrs Jose Arnold in Ursa after illness
Mrs Jose Arnold, wife of James W. Arnold of 508 Oak Street, died in Ursa after a five month illness. Born January 17 in Ursa, she was 59. She lived in Quorney, belonged to the Ursa Christian Church, and left a son George, a daughter Emma, and relatives including Clara Van Blair, Elsie Roberts, and Rose Roberts. Funeral services will be Friday at the residence, with burial in Ursa Cemetery. Mrs Sarah Matthews, 69, also died in Newark, Ohio, after months of illness, leaving eight children. her husband was killed in a railroad wreck about 35 years ago. She was a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Jose Arnield
James W. Arnold
Emma
Clara van Blair
Urena
Elsie Roberts
Ursa
Mire Pred Seward
Mendon
Lark
Miss Rose Roberts
Loraine
Issr Chak
Barrial
Prrenca Ape Dmvator
Sarah Matthews
A. Wenning
Newark
Ohio
Matthews
Methodist Church
Death of C. P. Wells in Maryland
Mrs. C. P. Wells of Towanda Pa announces the death of her husband aged 65 who died suddenly at his daughter’s home in Hagers Town Md after a brief illness of ptomaine poisoning. He was formerly Miss Nette Best of this city and leaves three married daughters.
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Quincy
C. P. Wells
Towanada
Thagerstown
Funeral Rites Held For Adam Doer Samo
Funeral services for Adam Doer Samo were held Wednesday at SOBO Clock The residence on Madison Street with burial at St Boraitace cemetery Father Joseph Whites officiated. A large attendance, with numerous flowers, followed by the bearers Cronyn Lawrence Schmit Bryce and others. Relatives from nearby towns attended including John Lechman of Pabnora Mo and Maco with Mrs Barney Brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wAdam Doersam O
Sobo
Madison Street
Marty
Pather JA. Miboneen
Eddie
Teauteab
Cronyn
Lawrence Schmit
Bryce Mau
Wallac Keatereldt
Jobo Lechman
Pabnora, Mo
Maco
Baarney
Fowler
Funeral Service Held For Miss Louisa Maerte
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from residence 527 Elm Street for Miss Louisa Maerte, with attendees from the First Church of Chris Scientist. The body was later transported to St. Louis by A W Daugherty for cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Maerte
Elm Street
Chris Scientist
St. Louis
A. W. Daugherty
Funeral services for Mrs Marguerite Vollmer
The funeral for Mrs Marguerite Vollmer was held Wednesday at 2 30 pm from 623 Jackson Street with Rev J Leemhuis of Salem Church officiating. Many friends attended and floral offerings were described as beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Vollmer
Jackson Street
Revo HL. J. Leemhuis
Salem Church
Funeral Services Held for Frederick Behrensmeyer
Funeral services for Frederick Behrensmeyer were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from Mumper's undertaking parlors. The burial followed in Greenmount cemetery with many friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Behrensmeyer
Mumper
Greenmount Cemetery
Spectators Pay Fines in Quincy Cock Fight Raid
City treasury gained over 200 from forty spectators who paid 5 each plus costs after a raid on a Twelfth and Locust cock fight. Judge Reardon held a special session. arrests followed as officers seized the venue and interviewed out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Twelfth
Locust
P. W. Reard
Trumane
John Fowley
Warren Cassel
Reardon
Twelfth and Locust Streets
Negro Policeman Fined by Melton
Mark Bassett colored Policeman was fined ten days and ordered to continue duty by Chief Louis Melton. He faced questions over a note found in a cell and involvement with Ball, a prisoner from Chester for statutory offenses. Bassett denied distributing the items and was praised as an efficient officer from prior administrations. Also: Captain Bush injures elbow and may miss weeks. High School basketball team aims to beat Griggsville with Lummis returning, starters listed.
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Mark Bassett
Louis Melton
Das Star
Bassett
Sta Bassett
Hook
Ball
Chester
Vermont
Second
Third Streets
Ball's Celb
Dormer
Frank Garner
Bush
Capt. Bush
Brazelton
Warriors
Griggsville Five
Lummis
Steinbeek
Welsh
Hokamp
van Steel
Motor Club Plans Campaign for New Members
The Quincy Motor club leaders plan a spring drive to recruit new members. Many new members have joined in Quincy recently, and the group intends to visit Adams county towns from late March through April with all day trips and 30 to 40 cars per outing. L A Morest chairs membership efforts and aims to reach about 500 members by next summer. Currently about 250 members are involved, all owning motor vehicles.
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Quincy
Morest
Motor Club
Sham Own
Three Minute Men Speak at Local Theaters
Three Minute Men addressed audiences at Orpheum Rolland Wagner Savoy James E McNutt and Belasco as government slides urged theatergoers to support the war effort. Deputy Sheriff arrests Horatio Eyerly for alleged life desertion. bond posted. Ice harvesting ends with abundant supply as season concludes and storage expands for summer sales.
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Orpheum
Rolland M. Wagner
Savoy
James E. McNutt
Belasco
Lyman McCarl
John Thompson
Property transfer and ambulance call roundup
James M Gallaher and wife transfer property to Charles Gallaher for 5900 dollars covering parcels in sections 25 36 township range with adjacent tracts. City Ambulance reports Henry Deld transported from 833 Vermont to St Marys hospital. Names listed: Walter Westly Campbell 23 Quincy and Gladys M Hamilton 19 Ursa Charles A Frederick 26 Hull and Ilifda Marie Headrick 18 New Canton Robert Herman Fortman 22 Quincy and Marie Anna Scherneck Be Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Deld
Vermont Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Walter Westly Campbell
Quincey
Gladys M. Hamilton
Ursa
Charles A. Frederick
Hull
Ilifda Marie Headrick
New Canton
Robert Herman Fortman
Quincy
Marie Anna Scherneck
Inventory of Gehni Estate Reveals Real Estate Value
Inventory listing for Frederick Gehni estate shows real estate valued at $4,000, chattels at $100, and notes and other units totaling about $3,000, outlining the estate's tangible holdings and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gehni
Wells and Preland Treated in Court Pass Case
Anna Wells battles Joseph Preland over a trea pass case as court records show a 35.000 dollar claim. Nettie Austen sues Price Mei iwee seeking Gudgirent at SPOQ0Q as the matter proceeds in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wells
Joseph Preland
Nettie Austen
Price Mei Iwee
Alamance torpedoed. six lives lost in ship sinking
The American steamship Alamance owned by Garland Steamship Corp torpedoed off the English coast, leaving New York January 17 and arriving February 70 Ward report. The 3,000 ton vessel with 55 crew and 23 naval gunners had one commander Captain Eo E. Johanson. No Americans aboard per circles. Sister ship Rockingham torpedoed May 1 1917 with two lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward
Alamance
Garland Steamship Corporation
Eo E. Johanson
Rockingham
Trish
Ping
Contests For City Council Positions Debated
City Clerk closed petitions for seven council seats and six supervisor posts as nominations end some wards show contests. Voters may have names printed or written on ballots if no objections are raised. April election to decide aldermen and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Schroer
Board of Supervisors
Lehreer
Aldermaniec
James E. McNutt
Adolph Ridder
W HT Smith
Edward Bo Orr
J. VE Weward
Edward P. Smith
George L. Klein
Third Ward
George Milbert
Aumud Schanz
Edward M. Loeffler
Robert Christ
Fourth Ward
John Lepper
Henry Rosendale
Pitth
S. S. Tivatt
Kemp
Charles Ko Bowers
Zett
Goorne Genenhacher
Caire Charies
Zane
Turners to Give Ball on Feb 11
The annual mask ball and carnival of the Turners will be held Monday at Turner hall. It is the citys oldest and largest event of its kind and will feature elaborate costumes from a major regalia house on display and rent. The unveiling of the service flag and photos of Turners serving in the armed forces is planned with a grand march and a special Tazz band act. Tickets available at Rethe and Bremeser Turner hall. invitations at the door. Committee: Oscar Mueller chairman Oscar Keller John Nesster Harry Rotheeh Frank Tauer Arthur Keller John Ohnemus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Turner Hall
OY Parris
Retthe
Bremeser
Oscar Mueller
Oscar Keller
Tobn Nesster
Harry Rotheeh
Frank Tauer
Arthur Keller
John Ohnemus
Warm Weather Helps Coal Supplies In Quincy
Quincy has enough coal to cover the rest of the week and perhaps longer if the warm spell lasts but warns that a shortfall of 25 cars daily could reintroduce scarcities. The Wabash and Burlington delivered 24 cars Wednesday and expect at least 20 more by morning. Burlington alone had 87 coal cars on its tracks for its own use. City heating plant manager Channon says the current stock will cover this week and factory demand for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
C. Lawrence Wells
Wabash
Burlington
Channon
Pfeffer Breaks Into a New York Newspaper
An article fragment reports Pfeffer securing exclusive rights to publish his compositions through Joseph Wy. Stern & Co in New York. It notes Stern & Co also act as selling agents for services and mentions distribution plans to the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeffer
New York
Joseph Wy. Stern & Co
Troy
Flosenfeld
Stern Company
National Defense Fund Drive Planned for War Expenses
The State Council of National Defense will launch a campaign next week to raise funds for patriotic purposes. A pledge card system is adopted with a goal of about $7,000 at $1 per family, chaired by George Levi for plans in Quincy. Funds will cover war speaker expenses and advertising for campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of National Defense
George Levi
Quincy
Damage suits in circuit court involve Miss Nettle Austin and Dr Jessph Ireland
Miss Nettle Austin sues Price McElwee a Palmyra area dentist seeking 10000 in a civil suit alleging assault and a free pass. Anne Wells also files a trespass suit with Dr Joseph Ireland as plaintiff, represented by Wilcox and Schmideskamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nettle Austin
Price Medi Wee
Palomyra
Quincy
Tent Street
John E. Wall
Hares
Heather
Uwenwood
Tanmbiad
Wall
M.austin
Toet McElwee
Cana
Anne Wells
Jessph Ireland
Earths
Wileoa
Sehniedeskamp
Man Drops Dead During Card Game in Philadelphia Home
Gregory Thome collapsed and died of heart trouble during a family card game at 1216 Spruce Street. The 60 year old had complained of chest pains earlier in the evening and collapsed while holding a card. Family members, including Frank Zehnle, assisted before authorities arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Thome
Frank Zehnle
Spruce Street
Thame
Ta Cave
Army Balloon Service Members Sent to Camp and France News
Local men enlist or are drafted for aviation and engineering units in World War I, with transfers to camps in Texas and California and anticipated force deployments to France within weeks. Families report training, assignments, and frontline service including air corps and infantry. several indicate leaves, relocations, and communications from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe Fo MV
Bigates
Wo W. Wiliams
Cae Neb
Army Balloon Service
Ian Antonio
Tox
Ated
France
Orpheum Show Delivers Class Entertainment
At the Orpheum a range of acts including Du Bois the juggler and his tennis racquet stunt, Nip and Tuck, and the five singing Colleens headline a strong program. John Storah, awaiting a jail hearing in Saco Maine, has reportedly gained thirty four pounds in three months there.
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Georges
Hewda
Cook
Gatien
du Bois
Vanite
Australia
New Zealand
Nip
Tuck
John Storah
Saco
Farmer drives thrift stamp drive to buy four thousand
A Quincy farmer leads a large thrift stamp drive raising funds for war bonds. Workers tour city industries and homes, selling stamps with strong public enthusiasm. Leaders claim gains and expect Adams County to surpass targets as spring nears.
Six Men Sent by Quincy Draft Body Enlistment Push
Six more class 1 men reported to the exemption board Tuesday seeking immediate enlistment. Pred Kilusi left Tuesday night for Jefferson Barracks and then to the American University camp in Washington DC to join the 20th Engineers Forestry Division, National Army. Other Quincy draftees departed for Fort Leavenworth and Pomonalia Street addresses are listed among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kinsmeyer
Clark
Twentieth Engineers’ Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Washington, D.C
Kilusi
Americaun University
Washing
D.C
20Th Engineers
Forestry Division
National Arme
Quincy Bers
Leavenworth
Arthur CC
Arthes
Dunielle
Hampire Street
Jamies Walter
Luke St. Wellman
Elny Street
Maiden Lane
Bory
Elks to Buy Thrift Stamps and Initiate Members
The Elks lodge trustees plan a meeting tonight to decide the purchase amount of Thrift stamps after a Wednesday session authorized the move. Four flags were displayed in the lodge hall and one candidate was initiated with two more to join February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks Lodge
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Cutler
Lewiss Publishing
Chicago
Quincy
Adams County
John Corkin
Finn, Mo
Orin
Herman Waltman
South Seventhy Street
Bachelors
Louis Ees
Weather Fragments From An Unreadable Clip
A damaged weather note hints at changing conditions with references to wind, clouds, and night precipitation. The text is garbled and cannot confirm exact temperatures or regions.
Local Temperature Readings Reported Yesterday
Readings cover several hours with temperatures listed at multiple times around midnight on the River Stage. Minor garble from OCR leaves unclear exact values but indicates a continuing temperature range near midnight.
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Tirusidave
Ihafser
Tle
Ceermuiung
Etn Reimhenner
Vet Warman
Abe Martin
Dr. R. McCullium
Abe Amere
Geodhedesir
Durham
Durham Weelnesdies
Lawrences
Burps
Mae
Jocia Arnold
Cc. P. Wells
Adam Doersam
Louisa Maertz
Hannibal
Macomb
Cruiney
Harry
Jobuscon
Wiesmann
Aloe Wedke
T. Thomson
Hh. Schroeder
Harry Anderson
Peerks
Hy. Sehnaarts
2D Wilson
J. Laneford
Pen Lewis
Peter Vosse
I. A. Togs
John Medersk
Elmer Johns
W. Smith
2. Duavis
Jim Smith
George Sherman
Ralph Wing
TE Tf
Mendick
Jack Philips
Joe Gail
Henry Swerd
Jank Jioehan
HW. Gi
Andrews
Preston Crow
W. Brandt
Phighland Park
Ralph Virndenteom
Belly
John Fpowley
Dat Piercy
Henry Meise
Melton
Louisiana
Gurney College
Denen
Macomb Normal
Mineromb
Academy
Canton Phish School
Canton
S—Culver Steckton
Joseph Wipps
Horatio Eyerly
Byerly
Lncal Hardware Company
Street Railway Company
Hlutmacher Copany
James M. Gallaher
Chas. Gallaher
Circuit Court
Whig
Hampshire
Turners
C.N D
Bic
Merle Johnsen
Y. Johnsen
Michisan macAnn Arbor
Yoon
Army
AL Orschel
Frank KF
Nue
Miller & Arthur
Aviation
Chaumpaten
Ernest Summers
Riverside
American Expeditionary Forces
Ale
Wayne Campbell
Soldiers’ Home
153Rd Infantry Band
Russell Willams
Frank Llewellyn
Elinetan Electric Company
Heneb Ccm
Monchas
Tree
Tresehan
Cquier
Sita
Fiarnier
Louis
QUNCY
Lilly M Kinser
W. EF
Kinser
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