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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

11

Judge McArl Re elected at annual charities meeting

Judge McArl is re elected to his post at the annual meeting of Associated Charities. He and other officers were renamed during the gathering, reaffirming leadership and directions for the organization.

McArl Associated Charities Judge McCarl Associated Charities of Quincy O. F. Schullian Frances Lubbe Ira Calkins D. L. Musselman George Binkert J. A. Stillwell D. F. Wilcox C. M. Rosenheim Dean Cone Mary Anderson Charles Gill George Buttrick Lyman Greenman E. J Parker C. L. Wells Red Cross Quincy

Miss Southwick Reports Charity Cases and Finances

Miss Marjorie M. Southwick, charity visitor, presents the Associated Charities of Quincy annual data. Total register 1,140 cases, 119 new families, 445 individuals, 232 current cases. Assistance totals include coal orders 78, clothing 341 bundles, 56 bread tickets, 29 coal tickets. 662 families visited, 1,876 individuals, 870 office interviews, 185 festive baskets. Treasurer Frances J. Lubbe reports balance 239.64 and disbursements totaling 1,467.45.

Southwick Marjorie M. Southwick Associated Charities Cheerful Home A.s.d Associated Charities Frances J. Lubbe

Red Cross Contributors List Donations to War Fund

A long list of donors to the Red Cross shows contributions from individuals and companies. Names include Arthur Dunn, John E. Wall, Mrs. Anna Newcomb, Gem City Stove Co, Ellington Electric Co, Miller Bros. Transfer Co, J. Russell Wells, and many others with amounts ranging from a dollar or two to one hundred dollars, totaling support from both private citizens and local businesses.

Arthur Dunn United Cereal Mills John E. Wall Anna Newcomb G. A. Bauman H. Govert James E. Adams Ernest M. Wood Eevee T. P. Castloa Ccceeens Eeeeree EB. Larkin Nee Jee Myra Schneider E. H. Menke John P. Menke Boyes Awalp Aga A. B. Welsenburger Budle M. Geers Saee Clara Greeman Cenneeineenae Alice Chapman N. J. Powers Pedanewe Meus R. A Rochester Ohana Elma Heine Hilda Pearson Ada Branderstein Eees Nee Eva Felth Beeeee EL Brances Channon-Emery Co J. Russell Wells Bees Mra J. W. Emery C. Lawrence Wells H. O. Channon Miller Bros. Transfer Co HEA, Klein Phaede Irwin Paper Co William Carbough W. EL Nendall Halbach-Schroeder Co J. O W. Meyers Clarence Steinkamp L. L. Schooling Charles Badgley G. H. Gubbing M. R. Mueller W. Sherman Alexander Charles W. Gay Charles W. Gay W R. W. Alexander G. A. Tipton Igh Hyp Adm Charles FE Sparks Rade Tra Calking Eat i A. Hawkinson Beberenee William Feivers William H. Eber George A. Binkert William Bradshaw Eeesere di Dp DE Ere Hs Ag Ay Lealy Bastert, Miller and Castle C. E. Padgett B. Pierson G. W. Miller Tad Shod Faye Howard Printing Co Harry E. Sechor G. W. Anderson Eeen EB. PR. Kraft Brnsat Bros. Ee Medal Clothing Co Sewes Ceen Alex Demers Link Wismann A. H. Fis McMein Printing Co E. B. Montgomery H. O Anck Bros John Klamer George Goedering James A. Schepers Theodore W. Wand E.sceeees Brown O. E. Penrose Eves Aby of Dude R. C. Huck Ceea Nee Pe Lawrence Bueter Katherine Keifer Sonia Theta W. AL Simmons E.aeeeeae C. W. Rathman Weber Millinery Co Rome Bockenhoff Woodruff-Castle Co. Co J. Keyes Adolph Brunner C. W. Wurst and Co H. I. Eberhardt August Schrock A. C. Welsch J. W. Adolfs Beanean George C. Osborn Seaeaee J. H. Brown James W. Brown Seae Andrew Volmm Ccc Seaeveeee Holtman and Mehrmangs Nauert and Rankhohl Dick and Bros. Brewing Co J. W. Bekler Electric Service Co Ruff Brewing Co Ahrens Charles H. Schaepers Frederick Bros Ceecse Eens H. Schudder Wolf Mfg. Co N. Ware Eh, M. Hodgdon BE. P. Osgood George L. Hennan E. N. Monroe Fea JT. Hy Hasse Cacnc Scncacreeeewee O. G. Eckert Air Slane J. M

Well Known Doctor Joins Medical Corps in Maywood

Dr. N T Gullion of the Gullion family near Emerson Missouri has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the U S Army Medical Corps. He has not yet gone to the front but expects orders soon to report to France. Previously he was a partner with his brother Dr Omar R Gullion at the Northwestern Hospital for Diseases of the Eye Ear Nose and Throat in Eugene Oregon.

Maywood N. T. Gullion Gullion Emerson Medical Corps U. S. Army France Omar R. Gullion Northwestern Hospital Eugene Ore

Liberty tourney posters lure golfers nationwide on July 4

United States Golf Association promotes a Liberty tournament with a souvenir medal and official certificate for the winner. The Decoration Day event, rained out, will be held the same day with prizes of six four and two golf balls for men and women. Dinner at 7 and an Illinois State Band concert to 9. A quip on affection follows.

United States Golf Association Illinois State

Spanish War Vets Meet in Streator

The United Spanish War Veterans of Illinois and the Women's Auxiliary opened a three day session in Streator on June 22. George Lee, commander, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Borgmeier spoke as welcome officials presented her with a diamond lavalier. No opposition to elevating B. F. Bliss to head the veterans and to Mrs. Clara B. Snow to auxiliary presidency. Sterling aims to host next year's annual meeting.

Streator United Spanish War Vetrrans Department of Illinois Woman's Auxiliary George Lee Veterans' Association Aviation Corps Chicago Wilhelmina Borgmeier Veterans’ Association Clara B. Snow Elgin Auxiliary Sterling

Rev Joseph C Miller Accepts Call at Mendon Church

June 22 Bruning Nebraska pastor Joseph C Miller accepts call to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Mendon NL He begins duties September 1 and will serve for the foreseeable future in the town swept by church affairs and small town religious life.

Mendon Joseph C. Miller Bruning Neb Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Rees Son Undergoes Successful Chicago Operation

Frank Rees eldest son of Henry Rees was taken to Chicago last week and underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital on Thursday. The operation was reported successful. He had been ill over a month and a physicians conference decided to transport him for surgery. His father and friends accompanied him. he is well known in the community.

Frank Rees Henry Rees Chicago Rees

Red Cross Meeting Highlighted by Liberty Visit

Quincys Pulse reports Mr and Mrs El mer Lummis visiting Liberty on Thursday. Postmaster used the occasion to drum up enthusiasm for the Red Cross meeting tonight chaired by Steve Lawless with Dave Wail and John Carroll as main speakers. Also, R E Britt arrested for riding a bicycle without lights after sundown and to appear in police court this morning.

Red Cross Elmer Lummis Liberty Steve Lawless Dave Wail John Carroll Britt Theron and Muegege

New Bridge Promised for Fall Creek by Q and C

Representatives of the C B and Q promised a new bridge over Fall Creek during a meeting at county attorney John Inghram's office Thursday afternoon. The old bridge has wide steel underspanning bears that obstruct water passage and cause the levee to overflow. Five French merchant ships under 1600 tons were sunk by submarines or mines in the week ending June 17, with no larger tonnage vessels lost.

Fall Creek Paris

More Bridges Found Wrecked in County Inspection

A county inspection found 10 to 12 culverts and small bridges washed out in Liberty Burton townships with Fifth Street Bridge near completion in about 30 days. The special committee including L L Boyer and E J Grubb will report recommendations for county aid next Saturday.

Board of Supervisors L. L. Boyer E. J. Grubb James Jacobs J. B. Cook Quincy South County Adams Payson Township Pike County Pike Road Payson Adams County Liberty Burton Broadway Road Scurvins Murphy’s Bridge Zeh Duncan's Lane Henry Dieker Beidlestein Melrose Fifth Street Bridge

Red Cross display attracts attention at local shop window

A Cheerful home gymnasium Red Cross workshop display shows bandages and medical items in Kes pohl Mohrenstecher store window. Two attendants in Red Cross gear stand by a bloodied cot, while items like triangular and abdominal bandages, fractured pads and bed socks are laid on the floor. Japan’s last rice crop set a new empire record at 298,466,706 bushels, beating 1914’s high by 6,630,270 bushels.

Red Cross Kespohl-Mohrenstecher Dry Goods Japan

Murray Sohlinger Leaves St. Louis Paper for France Ambulance Unit

Murray Sohlinger formerly on The Whig staff and later sporting editor at the St. Louis Post Dispatch, resigns to join a Canadian ambulance corps in France as a driver. He started at The Whig in 1912 and also spent time at the Kansas City Journal. He will receive half pay and expects his old political reporting post on return. He departs for Toronto soon.

Murray Sohlinger Whig St. Louis Post Dispatch France Schlinger Quincy The Kansas City Journal Toronto

Fifth Headquarters Moved to Camp Parker

Fifth Infantry headquarters moves from the Armory to Camp Parker with a military ceremony Sunday. Colors will be carried from downtown to the camp, escorted to Bredeweg Two and Fifth street, then to the camp. Lt. Col. C. D. Center has relocated, sleeping there Thursday night. A large turnout is expected for color ceremonies and Sunday services, with a special sale aiding company funds.

Fifth Infantry Camp Parker Bredeweg Fifth Street C. D. Center

Minister Elected Rotary President in Atlanta

Rev. E. Leslie Pidgeon of Winnipeg Canada became the first minister elected to an international Rotary office and was named president of the association in Atlanta on June 22. He will lead Rotary International as it expands its global programs and activities.

Rotary Atlanta E. Leslie Pidgeon Winnipeg Canada Interna

Rotary club officers and election results noted

The report lists international Rotary officers elected and reelections. Robinson A. McDowell of Louisville is first vice president H. H. Brunnier of San Francisco is second vice president Samuel B. Botsford of Buffalo is third vice president Rufus C. Chapin of New York is treasurer and Cliff Miller of Cincinnati is sergeant at arms.

Tional Pidgeon Guy Gyn Philadelphia International Robinson A. McDowell Louisvilley H. H. Brunnier San Francisco Esc Samuel B. Botsford Buffalo Rufus C. Chapin New York Cliff Miller Cincinnati Argeant

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