Quincy seeks government armor plant location in Illinois push
Telegrams and letters from Congressman E J King and Illinois leaders show Quincy mobilizing support for the U S government armor plant. Officials, chambers, and manufacturers urge Navy officials Daniels and Fletcher to place the plant in Quincy citing water power, rail access, labor, and favorable freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Ing
C. Z. Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Ivy Daniels
Admiral Fletcher
Ember
Special Board of Inquiry
Navy
C. F. Perry
Daniels
E. J. King
M. C
King
Illinois
Washington
Aesa
Ilinois
Lewis and Sherman
Judge Perry
Model Clothing Co
Lewis
Sherman
Williams
McKinley
Tavener
Rainey
Mayor
Special Naval Board
Quincy Rotary Club
John Kern
United States
Quincy Boulevard
Park
BE. J. Parker
Quincy Ad Club
W. al Jackson
Quincey
Medical Association Dinner Honors Retiring Officers
Adams County Medical Association held its annual dinner at Hotel Quincy on Monday night with about 25 members present. Guest of honor was Dr. Loeb of St. Louis. Retiring officers included President Dr. Dan Stine and Secretary Dr. Elizabeth Ball. Newly elected officers feature President Dr. L Alestire and re elected Vice President Dr. W D Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Medical Association
Quincy
Loeb
St. Louis
Dan Stine
Elizabeth Ball
W. D. Stevenson
Charles Erickson
HW. P. Beirne
Plan Systematic Charity for Quincy Catholics
A Sunday meeting at the K C hall of Adams county branch of the American Federation of Catholic Societies gathered 75 people to discuss creating an Associated Charities style group for Catholics in Quincy. A five member committee will plan next steps and aim to ensure steady year round aid, avoiding duplication while aiding the truly needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Adams County
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Thomas Gillispie
Quincy
White Cross
Elizabeth Kuhlman
Elizabeth Linnemeyer
Catholic Social Service School
Hot Springs
S. C
Gillespie
Be Square Rule Urged At Carthage High School
Principal Zena L Smith spoke Monday on honesty in school work and the Be Square rule. Coach Harold Brazelton praised Carthage High School teams, urged practice as many seniors leave, and announced junior basketball scrimmages and two practice nights for gerrube teams. The Student Council and Parent Teachers Association discussed creating recreations and coordinating with the association. Girls basketball, coached by Miss Swope, practiced regularly with a curtain-raiser game planned for January 19 against Hannibal High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zena L. Smith
Nead
Harold Brazelton
Madeo
Carthage
Quincy
Carthage High School
Parent
Miss Swope
Hannibal High School
Reinkendorff Bids Musicians Farewell
Officers of Musicians Union No. 263 were elected at a Labor temple meeting. Prof Emil Reinkendorff gave a farewell speech as members cheered. New officers include President George E Hoffman and Vice President Harry Bourne. membership stands at 146 with 18 new members this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicians’ Union
American Federation of Musicians
Labor Temple
Emil Reinkendorff
George E. Hoffman
Harry Bourne
L. J
Dads to Attend With Fans At Bijou Theater Meet
On invitation of W A Jackson president of the Quincey Ad club and head of a group promoting baseball in the Bijou theater this evening the city council on Monday night voted to attend and participate. The invitation was accepted unanimously and it is believed all council members will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jackson
Quincey Ad Club
Bijou
Orpheum Girls Revue Opens Week With All-Female Cast
The Orpheum presents a big all girls revue led by librettist Will Hough. The show features a blonde who yodels and sings, a brunette who whistles, an Uncle Tom portrayal, and a young Eva. The Vassar quartet appears, two singers assume male parts, and dancing acts promise cabaret flair. The open night audience greeted the production with pleasing house dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Will Hough
Mr. Hough
Tarner Beecher
Uncle Tom
Eva
Mrs. Stowe
Vassar
Peorian
Rector's
College Inn
Sloan's Liniment Eases Stiff Muscles After Grippe
Cramped muscles from a cold or grippe are eased by Sloan's Liniment. It does not stain or clog pores and penetrates quickly without rubbing. Relieves rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. Get a bottle today at all druggists 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Council to Sell Small Building for Water Works Office
Bids will be opened March 19 for sale of the Citizens' Water Works office building at 314 Maine street following an aldermanic ordinance. The Irwin Overland company plans a large showroom and shop on the site, urging a larger facility to handle a growing wholesale business and noting possible relocation if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Water Works
Maine Street
Leaton Irwin
Irwin-Overland Company
Water Works
Frank Lusk
Seaton Irwin
Theodore B. Pape
Waterworks Commission
Irwin
Mr. Lusk
Quincy
Keokuk
Hannibal
Pape
Water Commission
Mr. Pape
Fourth Street
Eighth Street
Maine and
Hampshire Streets
Empire Theater
Quincy Tax Bill Totals 594440.41 in County Books Finished
County Clerk Billy Smith completed the tax books after a delay awaiting the state board of equalization. Real estate 415756.18, personal property 173191.16, capital stock 4659.61, omitted tax 833.46 totaling 594440.41. City treasurer Frank A. Jasper will issue 8000 receipts as Quincy taxpayers pay their bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Billy Smith
Star Board of Equalization
Frank A. Jasper
Mendon
Honey Creek
Akers
Debate Over Donation to Illinois Municipal League
City council discusses a $30 donation request from the Illinois Municipal League to aid lobbying efforts in the state legislature. Alderman David Ross criticizes spending, comparing it to prior utilities rate disputes. The vote ends 9 in favor, 5 against. Also approved: authority for the Quincy Railway to build loops at Tenth and Sycamore and at Ninth and Locust streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ross
Ilinois Municipal League
Abbott
League
Yeas
O'Brien
McNutt
Koehler
Simmonds
Schanz
Ross
Lepper
Bolles
Owen
Nays
Thompson
Bickhaus
Hyatt
Boeing and Geers
Tenth and
Sycamore Streets
Ninth and Locust Streets
Quincy Railway Company
Council
Reverend W C Shank Opens Quincy Sermons at Two Churches
Rev W C Shank arrives from Portland Oregon to lead Central Baptist and First Baptist in Quincy. He preaches Christianity as the religion of love and speaks on the tragic hour in the life of Christ and moments of national decision. His family follows later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. QO. Shank
Central Baptist Church of
Quincey
East Side Baptist Church
Portland
Ore
Vermont Street
Anti- Saloon League of
Oregon
Porthand Ministers’ Association
Everett
Mr. Shank
First Baptist Church
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Typograph 59 elects officers for coming year
The Typographical Union No. 59 elected officers at the annual Sunday election in Labor temple. Installed February 4 afternoon. New president Edward D. Sweney and vice president G Walter McIntire. Recording secretary Henry S Anderson and financial secretary Otto Linz. Treasurer Arthur Zolle. Executive board G W McIntire Jefferson D Hall John Otten Elmer Lampe Charles Dove. Sergeant at arms Roy Zolte. Delegates to Allied Printing Trades council Henry Haller H C Passelhorst Alfred A Groeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Edward D. Sweney
G. Walter McIntire
Henry S. Anderson
Otto Linz
Arthur Zolle
G. W. McIntire
Jefferson D. Hall
John Otten
Elmer Lampe
Charles Dove
Yearly church reports show prosperity and new members
The Congregational church held its annual meeting after a supper, with about 150 members present. Reports show a year of spending 6 500, a debt free status, a 6 000 budget for 1917, and a net gain of 16 members. Officers were reelected and the pastor Rev. George Buttrick received a vote of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Guild
Otis Johnston
Young Womens’ Club
Womens’ Guild
Missionary Band
Leo
W. O H. Gay
S. B. Montgomery
Board of Trustees
O. G. Mull
O. B. Gordon
G. H. Lyford
Zeus L. Smith
R. W. Wingert
R. B. White
Anna Brown
B. Montgomery
T. C. Poling
E. W. King
Committee of Relief and Council
Babcock
O. R. Gordon
Christ Klein
E. K. Stone
$100 For State Work Raised By City C E
IPL Gates of Chicago spoke at Luther Memorial church on the first week of prayer for the city federation of the Christian Endeavor Union. The gathering raised more than $100 for state Christian Endeavor work and honored the United Brethren church for banner attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipl Gates
Chicago
Inois Christian Endeavor Union
Luther Memorial Church
Joint Assembly
City Federation of the
Christian Endeavor Union
I. W. Bingaman
G. F. Oliver
W. D. Endres
Nettie Fredericks
W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
City Federation of the Christian Endeavor
Mr. Gates
LeRoy Bennett
L. A. Cook
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church
Worth attention of women in need of health relief
A blurred health notice urges women to seek help for fatigue weak digestion and body pains. It cites Mrs Tod Pucknell of Route 1 Hindy and mentions Folene Kidmeyns aid, with Miles & Arthur Drugs listed as sources. The ad promises restoration of vitality and a safer healing path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Pucknell
Folen Kidmeyns
Miles
Arthur Druga
Births for Walford and Resch families in city
A son was born Monday noon to Mr and Mrs Fred Walford of 712 Elm Street. A daughter was born Saturday night in Blessing Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Resch of 286 Maine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Walford
Elm Street
Fred Resch
Maine Street
Blessing Hospital
Weather forecast for Missouri and Iowa
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with a slight drop in temperature. Temperatures will be somewhat colder Tuesday afternoon through night across Missouri and Iowa with cooler overnight conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouui
Iowa
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Sen‘stor Lewis
Cyingy G
Governor Armor
L. ¥. Sherman
John M. Gilenn
Tlinois Manufacturers’ Ass'n
Monmouth
Geo. C. Rankin
Lec'y Monmouth Commercial Club
Harvey G. Riggs
Levi
Josephus
Secy
Clearing House
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Secretary of the Navy
Armor Plant Board
Wm. KK. Abbott
Amor
Tllinois
Tilnois
Fond du Lac
Perry
HH. H. Follenz
Abe Martin
Priday
Nobuddy
Medical Association
ZENS
Smith
Reinkendorff
Office of Water Company
Young
Hiram Wheeler
Municipal League
W. C. Shank
City
Best Bros
Best Bros’. Plumbing and Heating Company
Hampshire Street
Employe
Frank Appenbrink
Hampshire
Gem City Business College
Marriott
Edward Schell
Samuel E. Bradney
No. 7
Frank Weems
Kiefe: Drug
William Best
Mr. Best
C. E
Conkle
W. A. Conkle
Bonner
Cory
Rer
Bonney
Lester Griffin
Mendas Fost
Mary Ellens
Tlanmibal
Womm, Griffin
Ursa
Pana
Pele
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