Eagles Name State Officers Amid Quincy Convention
William Corbett and John Fuelbier were named unopposed for state president and secretary as the twelfth annual Hino Eagles convention in Quincy moves toward closing today. East St Louis is favored as the 1929 convention city, with reports detailing bids and candidate lists for vice president and other offices. A city tour for visiting Eagles is planned this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock from the Eagles Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
East St. Louis
Eagles
Wiliam Corbett
Wilmington
John Judder
Quincy
East St. Loui
Hino Eagles
Corbett
Faelbier
St. Luis
Peoria
St. Louis
Jadot
Mississippi
John Fuelbier
Buciuer
Vno
Linus
Illinns
Pittsburgh
Oscar Wesley
Lonard
Carlin Valle
Juhn
Seymour
East Ot
Lewis
John Guth
Moline
James E. Wire
Garfield Park
Chicago
Ala
Irick
Galesburg
Aenue
Treasury
Election of Officers and City Auto Drive Event
Report of committees and installation of officers open the day with officers elected and a 2 P M assembly at Eagles Hall for an auto drive through the city. Delegates from Rock Island Moline and others depart by nightfall. Fuelbier reports steady membership and funds gains. resolutions urge naturalization timing and rest rooms for service members. legal address by J B Seymour highlights patriotic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
Chestnut
Sixth Street
Riverview Park
Gardner Heights
Sunset Heights
Soldiers Home
Maine Street
Lawndale
Jersey
Sixteenth
Kentucky
Twelfth
South Park
Indian Mounds
Belasco
United Cereal Mills
Arthur Dunn
Rock Island
Moline
Mississippi River
Fuelbier
Circus anecdote sparks talk on parenting in town
A garbled remark by Mame Moon about single parenthood is quoted, noting a “big, flat backed circus bass” and the idea that one can be prominent without neglecting children. The text is fragmentary and local in tone, reflecting a quirky, informal city moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Directors Endorse Exclusion Of German Literature
The Chamber of Commerce Directors endorsed removing German publications from the public library. At the weekly meeting, eight new members were reported, and committees were to be formed with 25 membership, 10 entertainment, and three other committee members, with appointments to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Mulder Overcome At Quincy Foundry In Heat
Quincy foundry worker Mulder Thede Metcker was overcome by heat on Tuesday afternoon. He collapsed after showering at day’s end and was moved to his home on South Fifth Street after Dr Litelfeld treated him. His condition was listed as serious for several hours but improved by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulder
Frank Metcker
Quincy
Thede
Dr. Litelfeld
South Pifth Street
The Eagles Mission Poem By Mrs Seymour Read
Mrs. John F. Seymour wife of a prominent East St. Louis attorney read her poem The Eagles Mission in Wednesday afternoons session of the twelfth Eagles convention. The verse dedicated to the enlisted Eagles of Illinois drew applause from 178 delegates and reflects on liberty justice and postwar peace with a wartime message to France and a hopeful return home. Minnie M Seymour East St Louis Illinois author name appears with the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerie
Pittsburgh
Illinois
Wilson
America
Grand Aerie
Briand
Wause
Eagtes
J.B. Seymour
East St. Louis
East St. Lows
John F. Seymour
Eagles
Seymour
Quincy
Selective Service
Liberty
Minnie M. Seymour
East St. Louis, Il
Centennial Set For Quincy Celebration In October
Quincy will hold its centennial events on October 12 and 13, marking the 60th anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate. A luncheon formed the planning group with committees for finance history publicity and fall celebration chaired by James E Adams Lyman McCarl and W A Kleiffer. Officers named include Judge S I Montgomery president Judge Lyman McCarl vice president James Adams treasurer and Jos L Thomas secretary. Township vice presidents were listed among local leaders and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lincoln-Douglas
Newcomb
James E. Adams
T. D. Woodruff
Truman T. Pierson
George H. Rice
W. A. Taylor
E. F. Jacobs
C. R. McNay
J. B. Frisbie
W. S. Gray
George W. Cyrus
Enoch Selters
Elmer Jefferson
J. C. Gibbs
Claw Lawless
T. Will Turner
G. Farel
C. F. Mast
George Dean
W. A. Robinson
W. K. Lierle
George Hendricks
A. J. Gamble
Hl. F. Scarborough
H. M. Seymour
New Registrants Can Join The Navy
The local recruiting office reports a telegram from the main station stating all men who registered on June 5 and are not in current draft quotas should be released by boards to enlist in the Navy. Naval branches are open now, urging immediate enlistment before possible deferment. Enlisted men may pursue advancement with the new Great Lakes officers training school. admission requires a competitive exam. No extra government allowance beyond regular pay for dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Naval Service
Great Lakes
Company E Revived With Zoller Named Captain
Albert E. Zoller accepts command of Company E Tenth Regiment at Poinois National. Regrouping follows lack of captain, with 20 former Company E members and 32 from Galden volunteer unit to join. Lieut Claire Tewin named first lieutenant. Galden lieutenant to assume command soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Zoller
J. P. Yeager
Danville
Zoller
Fifth Regiment
Company Eco
Gelden Volunteer Training Company
Claire Tewin
Leutenant
Companie
Galden
Reas
Batchtown Sells Records For Red Cross Fund
Batchtown Illinois held a record sale where produce and livestock totalled about $1000 by sundown, with night sales pushing the Red Cross fund to 2200. Rev Ro Rauman resigns as pastor of Christ Congregational Church and plans for a more definite future are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchtown
Calhoun County
Red Cross
Strubinger
EL Data
Ro Rauman
The
Christ
Bowensar
Select Men to Leave for Kansas City Friday Night
Exemption boards order 13 county and 19 Quincy men to join a special train for Kansas City. June 14 training at Kahe automobile school with arrival 7:30 am Saturday. Names listed include Oliver J. Ischer and many others. several volunteers destined for Valparaiso and Bradley Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouras
Lisa Oclock
Kahe Automobile School
Kansas City
Quincy
Oliver J. Ischer
Charles E. Butle
O. H. Rathmann
Harry Reynolds
L. B. Hesert
Liberty
Ray Hoke
Camp Point
Jacob Koch
Vertner Woods
Golden
Ivan Dittker
Beverly
John A. C. Brades
W. R. Oberling
Coatsburg
Frank ‘Thomas
Columbus
Granville Lummis
H. E. Witt
Loraine
St. Karl Morton
B. H. Lo
Roy C. Walton
Oscar Wich
Donald J Foster
Valparaiso University
Grandison Grieser
Albert F. Smyth
IH. D. Thomas
River Crest Near Quincy As Water Reaches 17.5 Feet
River at Quincy holds at 17.5 feet at midnight. rise seen in past 24 hours totals 0.6 feet but government forecast expects a higher, slow increase. Des Moines River stands, may recede soon. Keokuk river also steady, Fabius district dry, rail line near La Grange to Quincy waterlogged. Farms report minimal flood danger, islands flooded, Ward's Island stock moved to prevent loss. Quincy levees have turned back extensive inundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Quincy
Keokuk
la Grange
Marion County
Ward's
Service members news from France and camps
Aerial sergeant John Conrad in Yours France reports progress toward active flying. Hattie Lengross’s son in Camp Upton writes of many gowns at the camp and imminent departure for France. Walter Hagemann moves from Charleston to Duffalo naval barracks and works in the aviation factory. Roy Burns in Atlantic patrol reports calls for help from submarines. Elmer McLoughlin trains as hospital apprentice at Great Lakes naval station. Freda A Woeker enlisted to naval training. Blewbords overheard, sleuths enter piatte hearing news of bloodhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Seifert
United Cigar Store
John TH. Conrad
Yours
France
Sergt. Conrad
Strubinger Seeks Democratic Nomination for General Assembly
Representative E. T. Strubinger of El Dara Pike County spent Wednesday in Quincy meeting local voters about his bid for the Democratic nomination to the General Assembly. A three term legislator and banker mercantile man, he cites War Savings Stamps support and war activity as district concerns. His son Walter L. Strubinger is a sergeant in the Army, stationed at Camp Johnston Florida, with possible overseas assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Strubinger
el Dara
Pike County
Quincy
General Assembly
Strubinger
Derry Township
Scott
Calhoun
Deaths and Funerals Natalie Jane Cohen and Claus H Behrens
Natalie Jane Cohen aged 16 months died after five weeks illness from pneumonia at Blessing hospital. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Cohen 939 Hampshire Street and one brother Martin. Claus H Behrens 55 died at home 1504 Adams Street after a 14 year illness of rheumatism. He was born in Wurstade Hanover Germany and came to Quincy at 26. Survived by his wife seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral for Behrens Sunday with services at home and church burial in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Jane Cohen
Natalie Jane
Jacob Cohen
Hampshire Street
Blessing Hospital
Claus H. Behrens
Adams Street
Wurstade
Hanover
Germany
Quincy
Europe
Behrens
Salem Evangelical Church
Herman
Karl
William
Town
August
Ernst
Gustav
Adolph
Herman Karl
Deidrich Sprekel
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral for John Schuecking Held After Streetcar Death
The funeral for John Schuecking, killed by a streetcar, was held Wednesday morning at 8 from St Francis Church with Father Francis officiating. Burial followed at St Boniface Cemetery. Pallbearers included H Ruiz, H Steinbrecher, R B Nichting, H Summers, B Schaffer, and H Schuer ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schuecking
Elzabeth Freiburg
Cedar Street
Televenth
St. Francis Church
Pather Francis
St. Boniface Cemetery
HH. Ruiz
H. Steinbrecher
RB. Nichting
H. Summers
B. Schaffer
H. Schuering
Mrs George E Smith dies after long illness in Denver
Mrs. George E. Smith dies at her daughter's home in Denver after a long illness. She was born in this city 76 years ago and lived here most of her life. Survived by Fred G Smith, Mrs Will Dickhut, Richard and Robert Saith, Gen Smith, Mrs Nan Billard, Mrs Carter, and Mrs Edwin R Perkins. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
Fred G. Smith
Denver
George FE. Smith
Will Dickhut
Dickhut
Richard
Robert Saith
Gen. Smith
Nan Billard
Detroit
Carter
Eales
Wannibal
Edwin R. Perkins
Deery
Sealed Lips At The Orpheum Last Half
Sealed Lips At The Orpheum presents a tonal comedy drama about a man who marries and deserts his wife after a baby is born. A four act production with vivid stagecraft, musical moments, and surprise appearances promise an engaging weekly show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Amdowlich
Man Found Guilty in County Court for Wife Abandonment
Anthony Musolino of 6340 Maine Street was tried Wednesday on a charge of wife abandonment. He was found guilty by the jury. Judge Asmen McCarl ordered him to pay seven dollars a week for the support of his wife and child. Andrew Lower, claimed as the father of twins, was also charged and found guilty. Sentencing to July was postponed until Judge McCart approves his entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Musolino
Maine Street
Asmen McCarl
Andrew Lower
McCart
Senior Glass Day Exercises Delight Class of 1918
The annual senior class Day festivities were held in the school auditorium Wednesday evening with 120 seniors participating. Miss Ruth Pumpelly presided. Miss Edna Collins opened the program. Harold Push Milton Lubker Archie Bert William Moellering Elmer Wilson are noted among those serving in the war. The class wills humorously distributed traits to underclassmen, and Miss Virginia Fry and Miss Tilzie Egan with Fred Garner delivered prophecies and gifts. A lawn fete followed on the campus with ice cream, cookies, soda, and dances. The class treasury exceeds 350 dollars, with 200 donated to Red Cross, 150 to the army Y fund, and 15 for world war educational slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pumpelly
Milton Lubber
Edna Collins
Harold Push
Milton Lubker
Archie Bert
Wilam Moellering
Elmer Wilson
Miss Fry
Tilhie Egan
Fred Garner
Garner
Egan
Virginia Reticker
Lawrence Emmons
John Rader
Thelma McDole
Lloyd Coon
Venesse Faucette
Harold Lummis
Red Cross
Witnesses Testify Today in Pape Case and Related Trials
Witnesses in the Theodore B. Pape case travel to Springfield to testify before the federal grand jury along with Mayor John A. Thompson and others. Testimony also set for William Altenheim Jr Ben Disseler and Carl Cobb cases as illness of Judge Otis Humphreys pauses the petit jury and delays until fall term in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore B. Pape
Springfield
T. M. Winters
John A. Thompson
William Altenheim, Jr
Ben Disseler
Carl Cobb
Altenheim
Cobb
Disselere
Otis Humphreys
Weather Summary for Thursday and Friday Across Missouri and Iowa
The forecast calls for warm and generally fair conditions on Thursday with slight warming Friday. Local temperatures and river levels are reported, with the Mississippi River forecast showing rises and a gradual fall over the next 24 hours. Friday stages are expected near 17.5 to 17.9 feet at Quincy and 16.2 feet at Louisiana, with Hannibal around 17.7 to 18.0 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Hannibal
Louisiana
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Dalch
Lloomingtom
Michal McGinmes
Jacksonville
Caartes W. Clarris
North Shore
Galena
O. G. Steinmetz
Freeport
Charles R. Sallaz
Melrose Park
Worthy State
Charles Young
Cicero
Edward J. Ruden
Joliet
A. H. Allison
Granite City
Allison
Quincy Eagles
Erie
Fb.o F. Stannus
Sons of Freedom
Brotherhood of Man
Navy
Company E
Sock Islands
Ladies Auxiliary
All Right Tailoring Company
Kenry Mast
Aene of Eagles
Nagles
Convention of Eagles
R. A. R. Drum and Fire Corps of
Quincy Auxiliary
Uncle Sams
Albert E. Zoiler
Earl Caldwell
John Thobe
Bert Shadley
Kewanee
Gus Eastburz
Eastburg
Order of Eagles
Elos. AL
Hattie Lengross
Llovidl
Camp Upton
Tie
Tolmy James
Albert Webb
Watson Lunn
James Gillam
Benjamin Bentley
Alte Pohnson
Oscar Alexander
Prance
Walter Hagemann
Charleston
Naval Barracks
Duffato
Yeo
Carts+ Aeroplane factory
Pred Gray
Tors Aab
Camp Gorden
Roy Burns
Atlantic
Fie
Elmer McLoughin
Great Lake
Mival
Fredo A Woeker
Chiceg
Les
Nave
Ron Hool
Tony Musolino
Tineas-Patr
North
Missouri
Lowa
Cook Ee
Etstadkeessic
Kower
Sulletin
St. Paul
Warsaw
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