Bogus Sailor Uses Counterfeit Checks Across Town
A deserter posing as a United States sailor passed counterfeit checks at Quincy merchants, cashing $10.65 and $5 notes and a $20 bearer check. Police were not alerted by merchants, but a Great Lakes intelligence officer identified the suspect. The man spent money on a local inmate and a taxi ride, planning a trip to Hannibal before a court martial. Several victims may be involved. authorities urge greater reporting to permit arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Hite
Mincy
United States
Hite
Quincy
Department of Intelligence
Great Lakes
Navy Department
Chicago
Lower Broadway
Gardner Park
Wawash
Hannibal
Redight
Tavv
Who's Who in Quincy Business to Publish Soon
The Chamber of Commerce will publish Who's Who in Quincy Business. Secretary Pierson will prepare a classified list of members in good standing for inclusion in the publication Greater Quincy and in newspapers. The Rand-McNally company offer to furnish 300 road signs for the Quincy Beardstown road was accepted with Quincy Motor Club aid. New members include H. M. Sheer Manufacturing Co. and W. E. Williamson. A. L. Manrique designed patriotic names for ar Re feature of the luncheon was the articles of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber 1 Commerce
Milding
Pierson
Greater Quincy
Rand-McNaily Company
Quincy-Beardstown
Quincy Motor Club
Liberty Bonds
H. M
Probate hearing set for Jochs heirs will split estate
In probate court a joint will of Nicholas Jochs and his wife is scheduled for a July 12 hearing. The will on file since 1955 provides that the estate reverts to the children share and share alike after both parents' deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Jochsem
Local Gossip Reports Aged Man’s Odd Reflections
An elderly resident named Martin Kerr is described in slang as having drunk eleven beers yesterday and mentioning private matters. The note highlights confusion and hints at recent indiscretions or rumors affecting his reputation.
Army recruiting data from a Texas camp report
The letter from Private L. P. Abbath of the Fifty ninth Infantry at Camp McArthur, Waco, notes shortages in the quartermaster corps and urges men trained in stenography typing truck driving and mechanics to enlist. Other updates include Lawrence Hummert’s promotion to mess sergeant at Camp Gordon and several soldiers earning new ranks or reporting furloughs and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
L. P. Abbath
Fiftyninth Infantry
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Charles
Lawrence Hummert
John T. Hummert
Camp Gordon
Hummert
Plowman Named Referee in Bankruptcy Court
Attorney John L. Plowman of Han nibal and Schofield & Plowman has been appointed referee in bankruptcy by Judge David P. Dever to fill the vacancy from Fred W. Neeper's death. The Northern Division of the Eastern District of Missouri covers his territory. Plowman, a known Quincy figure, is a Missouri State University and University Law School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Plowman
Hannibal
Schofield
Dyer
Plowman
Quincy
The
Missouri State University
University Law School
O’Connell Released On 12000 Bond
Tim OConnell charged with first degree murder of Vincent Ohetown county was admitted to bond of 12000 by Circuit Judge Jones with his wife and three sisters in law as surety The case moved from Brown county but key defense witnesses in the army led to a continuance until next November OConnell will return to his Brown county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Tim O'Connell
Vincent Ofhetown
Jones
Brown County
O'Connell
Steiner Seeks Applicants for Short Agricultural Course
John Steiner county superintendent of schools will receive applications from boys for the short agricultural course during the state fair in Springfield August 16 to 23. Five boys will be chosen after examination by Steiner, Chris Gibbs chairman of the board of supervisors and Russell Davis president of the Adams County Farmers Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Springfield
Mr. Steiner
Chris Gibbs
Board of Supervisors
Russell Davis
Adams County Farmers’ Institute
Sick George Castle undergoes preliminary operation
In York Street 1657, George Castle is moved from home to St Marys hospital for a first operation after a relapse. Dr J E Miller attends. Castle shows improvement and may have a second operation within a week or ten days. Also, Mr and Mrs W H Duncan improve after a runaway accident on Cedar Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Castle
York Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Castle
J. E. Miller
Ice supply protest grows in Quincy as housewives demand relief
Quincy residents led by Mrs. Jack Ellis press the Chamber of Commerce and Food Administration for lower ice prices and improved delivery. City officials Mr. Fry and Mr. Pierson face questions as complaints pour in about missed deliveries and higher costs amid the bay ice crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Food Administration
Chamber of Commerce
John R. Wheeler
Chicago
Hervey A. Fry
Jack Ellis
Jersey Street
Fry
Truman T. Pierson
The
Whig
Henry Bastert
Last Day to Obtain Licenses for Farm Implement Makers
Quincy manufacturers of agricultural implements must secure licenses under President Wilson’s 1917 defense act. Proclamation set June 20, 1918 as deadline with no license fee. Some makers applied. others misunderstood aim not to reveal production but to ensure essential goods. All received notices of the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Wilson
Congress
National Defense
Navy Needs Painters and Chauffeurs Now
There is an urgent call from the local recruiting station for more painters and auto drivers to join the navy at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Working conditions are ideal, advancement possible, and a government allowance plus regular pay is provided. enlistment should be done immediately as the drive is limited, with June 5 registrants able to enlist upon release from the draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Five More Women Registered As Alien Enemies
Five additional alien enemy women were registered in Quincy by Police Clerk R S Benedict, bringing to seven the number of non naturalized residents who must file lives histories, supply three photographs, and undergo fingerprint tests. Among them are Mrs Mary Stocksick, 80, from Germany via Monroe Street, and Mrs Anna Eikmeyer, 76, German-born, also on Monroe. Mrs Minnie Gieseker, 46, of South Eighteenth Street, registered. four of her nephews serve in the U S forces. The day also added Miss Ottilie Osterloh, 21, and her mother Mrs Tomma Osterloh, 42, both immigrants from 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Benedict
Mary Stocksick
Monroe Street
Germany
Anna Eikmeyer
United States
Tomma Osterloh
Quincys Pulse Novel Unloading Apparatus
Mid dendorf Bros Lumber adds a novel unloading machine at Sev enteenth and Spring. A single worker unloads an entire lumber load by cranking a device that stacks pieces on horses, saving double handling and time. Also notes falls, arrests, new badges, inspections, officer installs, a boat race, coal for a home, and a rabbit breeders meeting with upcoming site details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middendorf Bros. Lumber Company
Seventeenth and
Spring Street
Harwood Hotel Remodeled at 401 Broadway
The Harwood hotel at 401 Broadway is remodeled and ready to accommodate the public. The rooms are nicely furnished with good ventilation and electric lights. Mr Harwood plans an orderly house for men only and invites friends and acquaintances to call. Rooms 50¢ 75¢ and $1.00 and weekly rentals also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwood
Broadway
Tribute for 3 Army Lawyers Hangs Flag in Circuit Court
Adams County Law Association dedicates its service flag in the circuit court room to three members serving in Europe Major Marks Alexander Lieutenant John Wheelock and Lieutenant Paul Weisenhorn. Principal address by William Schlagenhaus honors their sacrifice and duty to liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Law Association
Circuit Court
Marks Alexander
John Wheelock
Paul Weisenhorn
William Schlagenhaus
Erde Beatty
America
Schlagenhaus
Washington
Walter Bennett
C E. Epler
Samuel Woods
Albert Akers
Bar Association
Close Finishes In First Night Of the Races
Lovers of racing filled Baldwin park for opening day as five events wrapped within two hours. Jockey Wilson was removed after striking a starter and chasing a rival. he is barred from remaining races. Results: Lady Mack won inaugural dash, Tane first in four and one half furlongs, Woodmaid won five furlongs, Examiner led six furlongs, Matches won one mile. Oscar W Shannon faced liquor license charges but posted bond and secured a license later that day.
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Baldwin Park
Wilson Casute
Wilson
Quine
Lady Mack
Brown
Barney McCoy
Cassito
the Cub
Tane
Tofia Bell
Elsie Knight
Snell
Woodmaid
Hunt
Dick Bodie
Scoville
Hester H
Barham
Cassity
Tarleton P
Hodges
Dr. Blair
Barnham
Shannon
Oscar W. Shannon
Louis Melton
P. W. Reardon
Estate Of Former Quincy Woman Valued At 800000
The will of Kate Frate late of Quincy who died in Billings Montana was admitted to probate. Executors named are Arnold and Sheehan. Assets estimated at 800000. Principal beneficiaries include Margaret Morissey and B M Sheehan. A parish school fund gift and a 5000 bequest to Billings Polytechnic were authorized by Judge Taylor, first payout under the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Frate
Quincy
Billings
Mont
BR. Arnold
BL M Sheehan
Margaret Morrisey
B. M. Sheehan
Billings Polytechnic School
Jordge Taylor
Bumper Crops to Be Harvested In The Bottom Lands
Wheat crops across the Kingdom of Reclamation along both sides of the Mississippi look set for record yields as self binders work through flooded fields. Predictions indicate 40 bushels per acre in many areas with ideal weather for saving grain, though Indian Grove district remains desolated and water receded only slowly after last week's levee break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincys
Kingdom of Reclamation
Mississippi River
Indian Grove
Quines Bay
Questions Pile Up For Johnston At Local Exemption Board
Virgil Johnston chairman of the local exemption board notes the flood of inquiries each day. He recounts a visit to an Arkansas asylum where a well dressed woman scrawled crude words on a wall, shouting she is ahead of everyone in hell and dam terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Johnston
Little Rock
Deaths and Funerals of Helen Spilker Bruhl in Chicago
George Spilker reports his sister Mrs Ernest Bruhl formerly Miss Helen Spilker of Quincy died suddenly Tuesday afternoon in Chicago. Remains to be brought to Quincy Friday for burial. she was 29. Survived by mother Mrs Henry Spilker of 820 Jefferson St and siblings George Quincy Harry Camp Grant Mrs Herman Huseman Mrs Fred Klein Mrs Herman Sehnack Quincy Mrs Alvina Oschmann and Mrs Louis Bruhl Chicago and Mrs Herman Fleer Elmhurst. Funeral of late Mrs HOFL Dicks died Monday held Wednesday with floral offerings and large attendance. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spilker
Ernest Bruhl
Helen Spilker
Quincy
Chicago
Herman Sehnack
Alvina Oschmann
Louis Bruhl
Herman Fleer
Elhmeton
Ho FL Dicks
Charles A. Wegener
James A. Winger
Ten. E. J. Meierant
Arthur Denning
Walter Bowe
Harry Goodapple
Funeral held for Edward Klarner in Liberty home
Edward Klarner died Monday of tuberculosis. His funeral was held Wednesday morning at his Liberty home. He had recently returned from Colorado seeking his health. He leaves a wife and daughter Hazel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Klarner
Liberty
Mr. Klarner
Colorado
Hazel
Death of Doerr Dewey Center Is Noted in Ottawa
Mrs. C D Center was summoned to Ottawa Illinois on Tuesday night by the sudden death of Doerr Dewey Center father of Colonel C D Center who is serving in France. Center lived with his son Ralph Center in Ottawa and died from complications and old age. Surviving relatives include Ralph Center and Colonel C D Center with several grandchildren Donald Archie Charles and Marry all listed as in service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. YT. Center
Donald
France
Archie
Charles
Marry
Death of Antonio Hernendes in Quincy
Antonio Hernendes aged 22, a Mexican resident of Quincy for two years, died Wednesday afternoon at Blessing hospital from tuberculosis. He had worked as a laborer in Quincy until a year ago and had suffered from tuberculosis since. He will be buried Friday morning at St. Boniface cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Koch were held from her daughter's residence, Mrs. Frost Lock, 926 South Seventeenth street, on Wednesday afternoon, and from Salem Evangelical church at 2:30. Rev H H Teemhuis officiated. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery. Many attended and floral offerings were numerous. Pallbearers were Henry Spitker, Fred Yeuster, August Stockhoecke, George Gine, Ernst Distlehorst, and Henry Jocksick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Hernendes
Quincy
Blessing Hospital
Hernendes
St. Boniface
Eva Koch
Frost Lock
South Seventeenth Street
Salem Evangelical Church
HH. OT. Teemhuis
Greenmount Cemetery
Henry Spitker
Fred Yeuster
August Stockhoecke
George Gine
Ernst Distlehorst
Henry Jocksick
Questions For The Whig By Telephone Tonight
Readers are invited to submit questions to the Whig by telephone during the day and into the night. Answers will be printed the following morning, offering a unique read on current concerns.
Courtesy in Elevator Etiquette for Office Buildings
The answer states courtesy requires a man to remove his hat in an office building elevator when ladies are riding. It notes most men remove hats in stores and hotels whenever a lady is present.
Drafted Men Ordered to Entrain for Camp Wheeler and Camp Taylor
The city registrants and county registrants are ordered to entrain Monday morning June 24 for Camp Wheeler Georgia and Camp Taylor Louisville Kentucky. An additional list of 25 alternates joins 156 county draftees amid delays and shifting railroad instructions. The total entrainment marks one of the largest calls with a parade planned and further notices expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lawless
Springfield
F. Os. Dickson
Virgil Johnston
Johnston
Chicago
Burlington Railroad
A. S. Ellis
Camp Wheeler
Ellis
Quincy
Lst
Albert Hesse
Ursa
Jesse S. Mitts
Beverly
John Fl. Herzog
Mendon
Casper Goertz
Clayton
Henry J. Barton
Ray E. Leach
Golden
George Penwarth
Edward W. Cransby
Fowler
Roy E. Moore
Baylis
Lammert Aldens
Roy W. Lovely
Chester Anderson
Jarm D. Juilfs
Camp Point
Wills E. Lee
Maywood
Harold E. Hoyt
Augusta
Raymond E. Uwenhott
Roy Henning
Loraine
Gen T. Davis
Ellis G. Curry
Albert A. Reinhart
Carl $. Frazer
Daniel Mixer
Kellerville
Edwin G. Kleemeyer
Rudolph Lubbe
Albert C. Meyer
Higher Freight Rates Set to Begin June 25
Director General McAdoo responded to a Quincy Freight Bureau telegram by stating that rates proposed in general order 28 will take effect June 25 with slight modifications. Shippers must prepare for increases of twenty five percent or more starting that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Quincy Freight Bureau
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Mester in Blessing Hospital
A daughter was born at 11 30 Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Mester of SIS 12 South Eleventh street in Blessing hospital. This is their first child. Mrs Mester was formerly Miss Clara Straley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mester
SIS
South Eleventh Street
Blessing Hospital
Mester
Clara Straley
Weather forecast hints warm trend with showers
Uncertain and warmer Thursday with showers in the north and west areas. Friday expected to be generally late and warmer, with Missouri remaining generally fair. East and south regions also warmer Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
River Forecast Sees Steady Fall In Next Day
The river is expected to fall steadily with a rise of about 0.6 feet in the next 24 hours. Marine and local authorities caution about residual flows and potential swift currents near bends and low-lying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Keokuk Weer
Hannibal Sateen
Louisiana
St. Louis
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Meting Held
Keve Kerr
Airin
Oscar Mueller
Georgia
Mueller
E. J. Taylor Book Store
Jefferson Barracks
Russell Buckner
Frank Winking
North Tenth Street
Paul E. Winking
Camp Dodge
John A. Miller
Madison Street
St Louis
Mr. Miller
Cavalry
J. B. Williams
Maine Street
Loren
Motor Mechanics School
Kansas City
Tis
Jis
Loren Williams
Motor Mechanic
Company B
Overland
Millige Moser
Fort Oglethorpe
Spruce Street
Atty
John Plowman
O’connell
Steiner
W.H. Duncan
Clyde Ware
Pure Ice Co
Weems
T Am
Mr. Fry
t+ 1
Bay
Charles Kessell
Princess Theater
Mr. Kessell
Neil Burrell
Olive Street
Elm Street
Pat Piercy
Henry Meise
Charles Martin
Rese Croix
Masonic Temple
J. E. Black
W. R. Stanbury
LeRoy H. Wolfe
Lyman Greenman
S. W. Eldred
E. S. Mulliner
P. G. Juncan
W. R. Sprague
W. A. Hendley
Guard
G. O. Thompson
Tyler
Clifford Padpett
Miss Quincey
Moline
Quincy Power Boat Club
Quincy Club
John L. Pipe
Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Charles Jarvis
W. HE. Miller
Kentucky Street
Harwood Hotel
U.S. Army
Bob A
Marcus
H. H. Dicks
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