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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
4
New Year's Day passes quietly in Carthage with many visiting friends in nearby towns. Watch parties occur as bells ring at dawn. Census and exemption-board questionnaires fill court house corridors with about 100 mailed daily and a three week processing plan. Local personals mention visits from relatives and students returning for holidays.
Monk Fowler of New Orleans defeated Matt Brock of Cleveland by decision in a fifteen round lightweight bout in Denver. The win was popular with spectators, with other local results including Harry Pramer’s decision over Joe Leopold in a twelve round Denver bout and Jack Britton’s outpointing Jimmy Duffy in Buffalo. New Year’s boxing in Philadelphia clubs produced draws and wins for Frank Callahan, Eddie Wayond, Johnny Lynch, and Babe Pirato among others. Francis Ouimet, a western amateur golf champion, was promoted to corporal after enlisting at Camp Devens, and the first woman to enlist as an electrician in the navy was Abby Putnam Morrison of Chicago.
A lengthy roster of names listed by class in Marion County classified entries. Individuals include Samuel G. Keith Hannibal John A. Bishop Hannibal Francis T. Berry Hannibal Edwin J. HM Fink Ely R 1 Gerald F. Losson Palmyra Ernest Whittaker Hannibal David Donely Palmyra and many others across multiple classes 1 through 5 plus district locations Hannibal Palmyra Nelsonville and Monroe City with various R numbers and interjections of street and city names.
A laboratory tour details Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds made for women's illnesses. Over $59,000 worth of herbs are gathered annually at peak season. Solvents extract properties, utensils are sterilized, the product pasteurized and bottled in sterile containers. Letters from women praising the remedy accompany the promotion.
Local boards handed police a list of names and addresses of those who failed to submit draft questionnaires. Daniel J. Johnson Frank Perry Harry W. Gaines Carl A. Ridder Walter J. Stock Eugene Warren Frank W. Burger Harvey N. Jones Adolph T. Curry John B B Krueger Victor Frazer Frank C. Weber Stock is dead and Ridder Gaines and others may be in service. Some addresses are disputed and several listed individuals may be theatrical performers registered in Quincy.
The Free Public Library directors met Monday afternoon to transact routine business. Librarian reports show Nov 16 to Dec 15 1917 additions: 210 by purchase, plus gifts totaling 5 volumes. total additions 215. Library total volumes 44 026. borrowers cards 6 710. cash from fines and sales 10.18. Readings room visitors 3 047. industrial arts room 212. Sunday reading room attendance 803. magazine room 619. reference room 390. juvenile circulation 748. gifts received from W. O. Cone Julius Kespohl Carl Epler Miss Susie Hill 126.
Regular meeting of the Mississippi Valley Hunters' Protective Aviation is postponed to Wednesday night at Shen due to a Christmas entertainment at the South Side Boat Club. A large Christmas tree will be set up and presents given to children. The boat club meeting will be held next Friday with officers installed in January. The association plans its annual dance with QC Farrell's orchestra. The drama club will perform Te Merry Cobbler on January 10, and a guesting event by the Contr ateur Reaving association is set for January 12 at the Chris Conuresallegal church tall s the club house.
Empire theater staged The Other Man s Wife as the New Year offering to afternoon audiences. The company, AP T I in Guinea, delivered strong acting and a rewarding performance despite late matinee start due to poor train service. Tonight Matt and Jeff s Divorce headlines the Empire with the famed duo delivering lively stage antics and sharp wit.
The Lambert Lodge of the Masons unveiled a flag with twenty two stars during the open installation of officers at the Masonic temple. Attendees filled the ballroom as the old year ended and the new year began. Officers installed included Master Herbert Smyth and Senior Warden John White. W E White spoke on Masonry and patriotism, noting Masons’ service in national defense and urging obedience to laws and virtuous conduct.
The day’s program includes Princess George Hehan in Lost In Tranet and Family with Pauline Stark in One They Get Me 6 reel triangle feature. Savoy presents Down to Earth with Douglas Fairbanks. Paramount shows Magpire's First False Step. Keystone offers Tours Around the World. Belasco schedules The Fair Deceiver. Vengeance and the Woman stars Maurice Costello and Ethel Vandon. The Crimson Stiin Mystery features Janise Fagendsa. Star presents Sean dal with Constance Talmadge. more reels including Sirens and comedy and scenic items.
Simmons, charged with threatening the life of H Bryant of the Soldiers Home, was discharged Monday by Justice J J Bonney as the evidence was too flimsy for conviction. Farmers report Taylor road in bad condition with torn surfaces and removed bridges impeding travel near Quincy. A large crowd attended the New Year’s Eve dance at Ertel hall with another event planned for next Saturday night.
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