Quincy Chooses Northern Route for Early Highway
Quincy Chamber of Commerce endorses Route 313 from Quincy to Springfield for immediate construction as part of Illinois 80 million highway plan. A 200 strong eastern Adams county delegation pressed northern route claims at a Tuesday meeting. officials vow regional benefits and plan future talks with counties along the route.
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Quincy
Mt. Sterling
Rushville
Beardstown
Ashland
Springfield
Danville
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Varius Quincy
Barry
Pittsfield
Points
Adams County
F.C. Wallbaum
Thomas C. Croxton
Sterling
Resolution Endorses Northern Route Through Multiple Illinois Counties
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce endorses the western route through Morgan Cass Schuyler Brown and Adams counties to Quincy as the initial hard road. The board believes this path best serves Quincy and Adams County interests and urges construction at Quincy at the earliest moment.
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Illinois
Quincy
Morgan, Scott, Pike and Adams
Morgan, Cass, Schuyler, Brown and
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Westren
Chamber of Commerce of
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Quincey
Ilinois
Farm land sales near Shelbina advertised by Delaplain
C E Delaplain plans farm sales in Missouri near Shelbina. He advertised in Sundays paper and will make his first inspection trip Thursday. Several prospective buyers are expected as he invites potential buyers to meet him in Rooms 8 and 9 to view farms.
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Delaplain
Missouri
Sherbina
Shelbina
Cy EE
Sterng Bidy
Charlotte McMullen Awarded 500 Damages in Burlington Accident
The Burlington yards incident left Charlotte McMullen without feet. County Judge Fred G. Wolfe signed an order on Tuesday directing State Savings, Loan and Trust Company as guardian to receive 500 damages for the child. Funds, totaling near 2000, were donated by friends to aid education and artificial legs.
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Charlotte McMullen
Burlington
Fred G. Wolfe
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Charlotte
Probate court grants letters of administration in Wurst estate
Personal property valued at 20000 dollars was left by Mrs Lilly Wurst, widow of Henry Wurst, according to the application for letters of administration by State Savings, Loan and Trust Company in the county court Tuesday afternoon. A cane is an old man's strength and a young man's weakness.
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Lilly Wurst
Henry Wurst
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
War letters from Quincy men in France and at sea reach home
ES Shrapnel and Walter Danhaus son of Mr and Mrs G Danhaus are nearing home after nearly a year in France with the 121st field artillery. Chief Yeoman Lawrence Randall now aboard the Corsair after leaving the Melville. Randall expects to be home later but may be away months. Arthur Buxman in New London submarine school has been released to Quincy. Clarence Nolte wounded in action recuperating in a French hospital. Nolte’s parents await news. Ernest A Loos listed as returned to duty after missing in action. Oscar F King safe and dining on the Rhine near Coblenz. his mother Mrs Emily King rejoices. Lieut Paul Weisenhorn notes his division occupying a Kaiser's home in Luxemburg and prefers the U S. Russell Buckner reports festive meals for Christmas and New Year with family. Captain Bennett Bartlett in Luxemburg says the One Hundred Twenty-third Machine Gun battalion is well and they hope to come home soon. Sergeant Clyde Andrews in Saint Sultice, France, expects to return only late in the year. Corporal Eugene Ralph has met several monarchs and leaders in Europe. Paul Jones, returning from Camp Grant, was gassed but not shell shocked. his family has moved to Quincy. Sergeant James A Wilson in Luxemburg after training delays and box-car travel. he is glad to be with the company again. A divorce suit by Mrs Maude Fields against William Fields cites cruelty dating to 1912. alimony and restraining orders sought.
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Lawrence Randall
Quincy
U. S. S. Melville
Corsair
J. Pierpont Morgan
Randall
Melville
United States
Charles Gause
Clarence Nolte
T. J. Nolte
France
Oscar F. King
Fourth Infantry
Rhine
Coblenz
Emily King
Mis Spring Street
Bennett Bartlett
Luxemburg
Bartlett
F. A. Wilson
James A. Wilson
Erpeldingen
T Hundred Twenty-third Machine
LeValboune
Lyons
le Mans
Wilson
Norvin Ross Hull
Three Hundred Twenty-first Field Artillery
Corignnion
Aix le Bains
Paris
Meuse
Stenay
O. K
Washington
Commissioners uphold decision on district contracts and Nickerson account
Indian Grave Drainage district officials win in county court with Judge Wolfe upholding contracts for levee strengthening and bridge work. The Baker contract and Layton project are deemed legal with a 10 percent Layton allowance. Bond sales and commissions approved. $40 printer use charge struck down. Nickerson meal expenses allowed but Sunday work and auto use disallowed.
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L H. A. Nickerson
Fred G. Wolfe
Dr. Nickerson
Judge Wolfe
Baker
Hess Place
B. Layton
Wolfe
Layton
Nickerson
Adams County Soldiers Reunion Ends With Laughs And Gas Cries
Merriment ran high at the Adams County soldiers reunion in the Masonic Temple when a photographer sparked a flash and a smoky scene. Soldiers shouted gas warnings as they realized they were not in trenches, prompting masks and laughter. T. E. Musselman, known as a tennis champion and teacher, delivered a well received sermon at Melrose chapel to Christian Endeavor members Sunday evening showcasing another noted talent.
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Adams County
Masonic Temple
Steve Lawless
T. E. Musselman
Edmund Montgomery Named U S Consulate Official
Edmund Montgomery son of Mrs Cora Montgomery is appointed vice consul for Costa Rica and will depart soon for the post. The Ensign leaves the navy after discharge to begin the important assignment the promotion entails.
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Edmund Montgomery
Cora Montgomery
Costa Rica
Ensign Montgomery
War department questions to the Whig on troop statuses
A wartime communication lists divisions with unclear returns and missing records. It notes the 29th division at Bourbonne les Rain and the 91st division at Lemans with no clear homecoming date. Ammunition trains and field hospitals lack records.
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War Department
Co, FL S
Camp Point
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Antonio Sabatini 26 and Nina Victoria Malambri 23 of Quincey receive licenses along with Ralph Fred Franzen and Opal Marie Jacobs, both of Golden, listed as legally eligible.
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Antonio Sabatini
Nina Victoria Malambri
Quincey
Ralph Fred Franzen
Opal Marie Jacobs
Legal
Golden
Wanted a Boy to Carry a Route in Northeast City
A notice seeking a boy to carry a local newspaper route in the northeast part of the city. Applicants are directed to apply at The Whig office today.
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The Ethiopian Charley Walker Caught Stealing Eggs
Charley Walker of Quincy accused of shoplifting eggs from the American cafe storeroom. A Greek proprietor fought him with a haymaker and a knife was drawn before Walker was knocked down, eggs spilled, and taken to police headquarters by Officers Scharnhorst and Steinbrecher.
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Charley Walker
Quincy
Charley
Fred Scharnhorst
George Steinbrecher
Walker
Scharnhorst
Last-Minute Filing Props Up Local Mayoral Race
Candidates delay petitions as W. K. Abbott and Richard E. Hackman await last minute filing for mayor. P. J. O'Brien and A. C. Ridder hold first and second positions. Tuesday filings by Perry Ellis, David Ross, John Myers, W. B. Tompkins, John Schauf, and George Jansen noted. Next Monday is final filing day.
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W. K. Abbott
Richard E. Hackman
P. J. O'Brien
A. C. Ridder
Duke Schroer
Perry C. Ellis
Second Ward
David Ross
Fourth Ward
John Myers
W. B. Tompkins
Seventh Ward
John Schauf
George (Butsy) Jansen
Verdict: Mrs Hagan died by accidental carbolic acid intake
Inquest before Coroner Amen at Herman Stormer undertakers, Mrs. Herman Wagan of 625 Payson Avenue died Monday evening from drinking carbolic acid mistaken for medicine. She had been ill and likely took one of several medicines from the pantry, suffering burns to chin and mouth. Funeral services set for Thursday pending word from son Richard Hagen of Detroit.
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Hagan
Richard Hagen
Detroit
Mich
Switch At Eighth And Maine Repaired
Repairs to a nerve lacking a broken switch at Eighth and Maine streets are underway by the street railway company after complaints from St. Peter's Catholic Church. Alderman George L. Klein raised the issue to the city council, and improvements follow a public utilities commission hearing in Quincy. Flat wheels are removed, more cars are available, schedules improve, and cars are cleaner and more sanitary.
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Maine Streets
St. Peter's Catholic Church
George L. Klein
Public Utilities Commission
Quincy
Secret of Rotary Its Universality by J Stanley Brown
J Stanley Brown, Illinois educator and Jo liet township High School head, spoke at the Quincy club luncheon on Rotary’s universality. He compared Rotary’s idealism to Purity law and Roman rule and urged Rotary as a tool for rebuilding communities with better citizens and professionals. He noted upcoming district club meetings in March and the international convention in Salt Lake City.
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International Rotary
Quincy Club
Newcomb Hotel
Brown
Illinois
Township
Joliet
Middle West
Rotary Club
Knights Templar
School of Instruction
W. A. Fifer
Hoover
J. B. Frisbie
Mendow Dispatch
Salt Lake City
Hull anxious to get started home from France
Norvin Ross Hull of the Three Hundred Twenty-first Field Artillery, stationed in Corignan France, hopes to reach a sea port soon. He recalls February to November combat in the Meuse region, a hospital stay after flu or gas, and living with a French family. He mentions interpreters called in and rumors of an early homecoming for Washington's Birthday. He plans no fixed move yet and sends regards to friends.
Police Turn Over Bellendorf's Diamond
Acting on orders from State's Attorney Roy Adair and his assistant, the police delivered a diamond valued at 200 to 300 dollars to Sheriff James Simmons. The stone, belonging to William Bellendorf of 1812 North Twelfth Street, was connected to a brutal assault by Fred Klipstein, the circuit court defendant. The diamond had been in police custody since Bellendorf did not claim it, and it was later turned over to the sheriff per orders.
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Roy Adair
Arthur R. Rov
James Simmons
William Bellendorf
North Twelfth Street
Fred Klipstein
Louis Melton
R.S. Benedict
Mr. Bellendorf
R Bellendorf
Kiipstein
Limited Hiring at Factories Fails to Absorb Unemployed
A special committee report from the Employment Bureau at 232 North Fifth Street notes only two firms offered jobs to discharged soldiers and sailors. Electric Wheel Works can take eight extra workers, Gardner Governor Works twelve, while most other plants report a dull season and several shut down. A motion urges faster local work and potential eight hour days to create openings. R. E. Hackman to solicit attendance at the February 11 meeting.
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North Fifth Street
Electric Wheel Works
Gardner Govrnor Works
Bureau
R. E. Hackman
Macomb
Soldier recalls 86 hours on guard amid German theater
A letter from Sergt Daniel Welsh in Polch Germany dated December 19 1918 describes long hikes post armistice travel along the Rhine and Coblenz near Mainz. He notes sleeping on duty for 86 hours and a recent rise to sergeant while in billets with a horse to ride and guard duty amid Xmas preparations and mail backlogs.
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Joe Bowen
Daniel Welsh
Battery I
Polch
Germany
Coblenz
Rhine
Mozille
Marne
Friendly Visitor Positions Open at Associated Charities
Several applicants sought the friendly visitor post at the Associated Charities but none were hired at the Cheerful Home meeting as salaries were deemed unaffordable. Since Miss Eugenia Dudley’s Dec 1 resignation no replacement has been appointed. President Lyman McCarl will contact Chicago applicants to fill the vacancy. The meeting then covered routine work and monthly bill audits.
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Lyman McCarl
Eugenia Dudley
McCarl
Chicago
Real Estate Demand Soars in Delaplain's Area
C. E. Delaplain reports strong real estate business this week with his Sunday The Whig advertisement yielding results. The notice appears again in today’s edition as readers are urged to See What you want. Last year New York harbor experts claim exports outpaced Asia Africa and Australia combined.
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Weather Outlook for Illinois and Missouri
Fair and mild in Illinois and Missouri on Wednesday and Thursday. Towa forecasts similar conditions with warmer Wednesday and continued mild temperatures. Sun rises 7 14 a m sets 5 13 p m Moon rises 5 18 a m.
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Local Temperature Readings From River Station
Yesterday’s figures show a range with a low near midnight at 20 degrees and a high around 45 degrees. Measurements mention River Station and RS Statioary in the nearby area, noting time stamps such as midnight and noon.
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