Pageant highlights annual Quincy YWCA meeting and play
A large audience attended the Quincy YWCA annual meeting at the Masonic temple to view a wartime pageant written by Katherine Holland Brown. The performance depicted YWCA war work, including first aid, hygiene, and relief efforts, with 400 attendees and remarks on meals served, membership gains, and the merger fundraising of $30,000.
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Masonic Temple
Katherine Holland Brown
Patrioticeague
W. F. Kirtley
Miss Prima Bastett
Stewart
Ida Stewart
Depard
Arseqlla Lewis
Mary B. Ayde
Miy Oon
Y. W
M.C. A
Quincy to Play Keokuk Saturday
Coach Harold Brazelton prepares for the Keokuk game set for Saturday night in Keokuk. Rumor of a fever closure stirred players Tuesday but appeared unfounded after Keokuk recently lost to Mt. Pleasant. No practice Tuesday night, with a workout planned at the Y gym this afternoon.
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Harold Brazelton
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Engine Runs Over Man In Hannibal Yards
Edward Ewing a section man for the railroad was killed in Hannibal Missouri when struck by an engine in charge of L. R. Ryne. Both arms crushed he died shortly after the accident. He was 55. Coroner Roy Schwartz called for a inquest. Ewing is the second railroad worker killed in Hannibal within five days.
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Tannibal
Edward Ewing
M, RO & Ft
L. R. Ryne
Ewing
Roy Schwartz
Hannibal
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Sadie Haynes
Mrs. Sadie Haynes of 2008 Chestnut Street died at 7 45 pm Tuesday in St Marys Hospital after a month long illness from complications. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Sadie Haynes
Chestnut Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Lynch Wins Fight Over Williams In Fourth Round
Joe Lynch of New York knocked out Kid Williams in the fourth round of a scheduled six round bout in Philadelphia. Williams pressed early but Lynch's right hand in the third hurt the former bantamweight champion, who was staggered and floored again before his corners stopped the fight with a towel as the referee intervened.
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Lynch
Philadelphia
Joe Lynch
New York
Kid Williams
Williams
Willams
Anglesia Crew Tragedy At Atlantic Port
The Swedish steamer Anglesia arrived at the Atlantic port with the captain missing and the first officer and steward dead. Unconfirmed reports say the captain may have gone insane, killed the two men, and then jumped overboard during an en route stop to a South American port.
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Atlantic
Anglesia
Delaplain Sells Plainville Farm to Neighbor Lindstrom
C. E. Delaplain sold the Whitcomb farm near Plainville to neighboring owner A. C. Lindstrom. Lindstrom will place one of his sons on the property starting March 1.
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C. E. Delaplain
Whitcomb
Plainville
A. C. Lindstrom
Gem City Moose Lodge Joins $1,000 War Stamp Club
Gem City lodge of Loyal Order of Moose became the first society to join the $1,000 War Savings Stamp club. At Tuesday’s meeting, the lodge approved investing $1,000 in war savings stamps and voted on candidate applications.
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Gem City
Order of Moose
War Savings Stamp Club
Children to tag family coal shovel in Quincy drive
In Quincy schools a Tag Your Shovel campaign will place official tags on family coal shovels. Business Manager Clyde L Sears distributed tags to public schools and principals will guide pupils to take tags home on January 30 and attach them to shovels. Volunteers without students will tag shovels in homes lacking pupils. The campaign aims to raise awareness of fuel conservation year round.
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Quincy
Clyde L. Sears
Charles M. Gill
Einar Jansen to Leave for Government Foreman Post
ES Shrapnel B S Einar Jansen a cutter for Scotch Woolen Mills for three years will depart Thursday for Philadelphia to enter government service as foreman of the clothing manufacturing shop in the quartermaster's department. Grieser safely arrived in France. he serves with the American Ambulance corps and trained at Allentown Pa. Langsford at the local army recruiting station reports a new veterinary corps regiment seeks men of all ages with horse, pharmacy or agricultural backgrounds.
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Einar Jansen
Scotch Woolen Mills
Philadelphia
Quartermaster's Department
Quincey
City
Robert Grieser
France
Hattie Grieser
South Sixteenth — Street
American Ambulance Corps
al Iuentown
Grieser
Langsford
Veterinary Corps
Local soldiers depart for Jefferson Barracks after enlistment
Ralph H. Gard and Earl M. Kendrick, both of New Canton Illinois, enlisted in the aviation section of the army last Saturday and left Tuesday afternoon for Jefferson Barracks. The Hingis Volunteer Training corps held an officers school of instruction in Capt. S A Hubbard office Tuesday night, and the non commissioned officers of Company E conducted a school in the armory.
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Ralph H. Gard
Earl M. Kendrick
New Canton
Army
Jefferson Barracks
Hingis Volunteer Training Corps
Judge Green delays Strause trial calendar ruling
In Peoria Illinois on January 30 Judge T N Green said he would not set a new crimin al cases calendar until he confers with Edgar A Strause former bank president under indictment for the murder of Berne M Mead cashier of the State Trust and Savings Bank and with the state's attorney The judge offered no further amplification leaving the meaning of his statement open to conjecture
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Peoria
T. N. Green
Edgar A. Strause
State Trust and Savings Bank
Berne M. Mead
Green
Quincy Lodges Back War Stamp Drive in City
Representatives of sixteen benevolent orders met with County Chairman John E Wall at Moose hall to push war savings stamps. They urged that talks on thrift stamps be part of regular lodge business and that as much lodge funds as possible be invested in Thrift stamps. The drive aims to sell 1250000 in Adams County with broad participation from local lodges and civic groups.
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John E. Wall
Moose Hall
Quincy
Wall
John Carroll
United States
William F. Sprague
Quincy Consistory
Pred W. Brinkoetter
Bodley Lodge of Masons
Arthur Wortman
Herman Lodge of Masons
Hugh King
Quincy Lodge of Masons
A. /. Smith
Lambert Lodge of Masonss
J. H. Breitstadt
Quincy Commandery
G. F. Hartung
Quincy Council
Lawrence Wells
Quincy Royal Arch Masons
Adams County
Hf. H. Stormer
J. E. Wall
Rotary Club
Walton Heights
Gardner Governor Works
Morris Shoe Company
National Council of Defense
Illlnois Bank
S. I. Bragg
George Levi
W. J. Singleton
Fischer
Samuel Eldred
Chamber of Commere
69 American Ships Sunk in First Year of Sea War
New York report details losses in the first year of unrestricted submarine warfare. Sixty nine American vessels, totaling 171,061 gross tons, were sunk. Over 300 lives were lost. Despite losses, the U S seized 107 German and Austrian ships and contracted for 884 more, boosting Allied supply capacity. Several seized ships repaired and sailing, with some attacked but not sunk.
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New York
Germany
U.S
Department of Commerce
Department
United States
Shipping Board
Great Lakes
Actaeon
Adamsturm
Owasco
Allemannia
Armenia
France
Italy
Outrage Over Fall Creek Station Cold Weather Detention
Travelers Protective Association and United Commercial Travelers accuse a Fall Creek station agent of inhumanly forcing W F Gibbs to wait outside in bitter cold after being told the depot would close at 6 pm for a delaying Wabash train from Quincy. They demand reprimand and heat and light in depots during night operations.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Fall Creek
W. F.gibbs
Burlington
Wabash
W. F. Gibbs
Til
United Commercial Travelers of America
Gibbs
Quincy
Tri-State volleyball tournament set for Saturday
Final arrangements for the annual tri state volleyball tournament in the Y M C A. Saturday afternoon and evening feature a supper for visiting teams from Jacksonville Peoria St Louis Galesburg Keokuk and Hannibal. Referee Osborn of Chicago training school will officiate. A silver cup goes to the winner. Last year Jacksonville won and aims to defend the cup. Quincy team roster includes Grumman Ott Sneed Sohm Nelson Hinchman Cruttenden Wendorff.
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YMCA
Masonic Temple
Jacksonville
Peoria
St. Louis
Galesburg
Keokuk
Hannibal
Osborn
Chicago
Quincy
Grumman
Ott
Sneed
Sohm
Nelson
Hinchman
Cruttenden
Wendorff
Conference of Physical Directors
Sam Gabel
Maroon Basketball Team Heads to Louisiana for Cosmo Clash
The Quincy Maroon basketball squad, led by manager Bert Heidbreder, travels to Louisiana Missouri Friday afternoon to meet the Cosmo club. After defeating Cosmo by a small margin weeks ago, the Maroons resume training Tuesday night with Mor kel Heidbreder Wich Watters Welsh Whalen and Leindecker on the travel list. Letters have been sent to Peoria Springfield Canton and several places. only Springfield replied saying their schedule is full.
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Quincey Maroon
Louisiana
Cosmo Club
Bert Heidbreder
Eachg Illenge
Missouri
Maroons
Morkel
Heidbreder
Wich
Watters
Welsh
Whalen
Quincy to Play in Jacksonville in District Tournament
A. J. Burton announces the district basketball tournament entries for March 1 and 2 in Jacksonville. Teams listed include Jacksonville Auburn Barry Bluffs Carthage Easton Franklin Gerard Griggsville Quincy Rushville Versailles Virginia Waverly White Hall among others.
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Jacksonville
A. J. Burton
Illinois Athletic Association
Auburn
Barry
Bluffs
Carthage
Easton
Franklin
Gerard
Griggsville
Jerseyville
Mason City
Mount Sterling
New Berlin
Petersburg
Pittsfield
Quincy
Rushville
Versailles
Virginia
Waverly
Masons Invite Members to Hear Chicago Speaker Tonight
The three day Masonic school in the temple resumes with a 8:30 p.m. address by Rev. R. Keene Ryan of Chicago in the Blue Lodge room. Today includes Past Master degree, a visitor supper at 5:45, and Royal Arch degree work for three candidates. Arthur E. Wood to install Rev. Frank M. McCarthy as grand chaplain. Thursday features Royal Arch degree exemplification and close.
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Masonic Temple
Blue Lodge
R. Keene Ryan
Chicago
Quincy
Royal Arch Masons’ School
Dr. Ryan
Arthur E. Wood
Frank M. McCarthy
Grand Royal Arch
Royal Arch
Ott Elected Captain For Quincy YOM CoA Volleyball
Ott elected captain of the Quincy YOM CoA volleyball team as they prepare to enter the tristate tournament in Quincy this Saturday. Rotarians heard Attorney John E Wall and Assistant Postmaster John Carroll give a talk at the Newcomb hotel during the weekly luncheon with a good turnout and visiting attendees. Police Chief Louis Melton posted strict orders for 6 am and 6 pm report times with one hour for lunch, while the library board accepted book gifts from Charles Till Jay Saunders and Mrs J M Lewis and magazines from R O Gibbons at the monthly meeting.
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Ruth Pumpelly
The
Patriotic League
Alfred Ellis
Kirk Shango
Edgar Potter
G. H. Wilson
Ella Lewis
C. A. Osborn
Christina Pfeiffer
Hf. O. Channon
Charles Bartlett
Harriet Musselman
George Cawthorne
Irma Bastert
J. W. Stewart
J. M. Winters
Ellis
Katherine Holland Brown
Mary B. Slyde
Helen Osborn
H. C. Channon
E. S. Potter
John Wall
Jennie Miller
W. FF. Kirtley
M. F. Club
L. H. Wolfe
FP. A. Wilson
R. Crum
Alva Shinn
W. A. Handley
William Ruff
Charles VanArsdale
J. M. Meador
J. H. Litchfield
May Garvin
Grant Lackey
D. W. Mamper
N. V. Hart
Jackson
John Pipe
J. C. Gibbs
Rose Rice
Dan Hedges
David Shantz
C. Ft. Dorsey
John
Korn
Cover
David Shentz
Roce Rice
Elmo Tohnson
Ott
Willian Ott
Quincy Yom. Coa
John E. Wall
John Carroll
Newcomb Hote
Louis Melton
Library Board
Charles Till
Jay Saunders
Gem City Club Hosts Free Dance at Eagles Hall
The Gem City Athletic Club held a complimentary dance at Eagles Hall Tuesday night with Parrells’ orchestra providing music. Over 300 people attended and dancing continued until midnight.
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Gem City Athletic Club
Eagles’ Hall
Parrells’ Orchestra
Witt Brothers buy 140 mules in Illinois markets
William Witt of Loraine and the Witt Brothers company purchased 110 head of mules in Plymouth Camp Point and Coatsburg over the past few days. The pack of mules was moved to the St. Louis market.
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William Witt
Loraine
Witt Brothers’ Company
Mute Buyers
Quincy
Witt
Postpone McCully Hearing Due to Illness
The preliminary hearing for Justice of Peace J N McCully is postponed until the defendant recovers from illness. He is charged with usury for allegedly overcharging interest on a loan to Jake Lecher, a local tailor. Wolfe and Wagner represent McCully.
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McCully
Justice of Peace
J. N. McCully
Jake Lecher
Wolfe and
Wagner
Showman 10 Face Police Over Jewelry Theft
Detective Piercy warned Danville Michigan Mimic World Theatrical Co owner that a forged check purchase of a diamond ring and watched would have to be returned along with $20 or a warrant would follow. The troupe claimed repayment would occur in Champaign while the proprietor pursued reimbursement with the Quincy jeweler. Suspect Hite remains at large after escaping a city jail. photos circulated as authorities pursue further forged check cashing across cities.
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Mimic World
Pat Piercy
Mimic World Theatrical Company
Danville
James Sleary Lite
Fite
Piercy
Girl
Champaign
Quincy
Hite
Outney
Burlington
The
Tite
Tie
High School Notes Strats and Society Eblps Play Roles
The girls in O. D. Frank's botany class staged two plays Tuesday afternoon to replace stunts. Ethlyn Ebert Frances Higgins and Marguerite Gabriel acted in Strat egy and Winifred Jackson Mildred Linz Maer tha Chamberlain Ruth Leake starred in Society Eblps. Ruth A. Ferris hosted the Five of Hearts club Monday at her South Twelfth Street apartment. Next week the High school will begin lessons in community and national life every Tuesday afternoon.
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O. D. Frank
Ethlyn Ebert
Frances Fliggins
Marguerite Gabriel
Society Eblps
Winifred Jackson
Mildred Linz
Maertha Chamberlain
Ruth Leake
Mr. Frank
Ruth A. Ferris
Five of Hearts Club
South Twelfth Street
Food Board Extends Bakery Ration Rule To Feb 3
Washington dispatch reports the food administration extends until February 3 the deadline for bakers to use at least five percent of non wheat cereals in all bread. The share rises to twenty percent by February 24, with Victory Bread branding limited until then. Rye flour may be used until March 3, after which it is treated like wheat. A quoted speaker notes domestic storms when a wife reigns.
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Washington
Food Administration
Victory
Weather Forecast: Snow Amid Cold Wave Moving In
Abnois reports snow Wednesday and Wednesday night with clearing expected Thursday. temperatures fall sharply, becoming severe Thursday night and continuing cold Friday. Winds shift to fresh northwest, with Missouri area experiencing snow and a cold wave by night. Thursday should be generally fair but very cold, especially in western portions.
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Missouri
Ain
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Anna Heilwagon
Mary Finigan
Mass Lilian Meyer
Tomohnson
Camp Dodge
Tom
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Pauline Marshall
Red Cross
Eleanor Nielson
Easant
Charlotte Kessell
Russia
Abe Martin
Abe
Bannibal
Delaplain Sells
Plainville Farm
ES Shrapnel B&s
Strause
Quincy Lodges
Railroads
Masons
Temple
Cassell
Warren Cassell
Police Department
Spring Streets
Wm. Richardson
Dera Gordon
Independence
William Richardson
Usc
Mr. Richardson
T. L. Smith
Mitchell
Seventh
Vermont
Smith
Whig
Hampshire
Food Board
Gordon
Steve
Lana Street
Miss Carson
Elm Street
West Quincey
T. J. Wright
Box 65
Camp Point
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