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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
4
Officials order spectators outside the Burlington station as Quincy recruits depart by train. Police, including Louis Melton, arrange roped boundaries to keep the crowd safe. Ex-conductor and engineer recall the event and warn against violations as farewell goodbyes are said.
North and South Side Boat clubs hold farewell parties for members headed to training camps. South Side stages a program with boxing match and poker, followed by refreshments, as several members enlist or are drafted. Bell and camp notices reflect temporary leadership changes and upcoming events at Camp Gordon and Camp Johnson.
A 12 year old was arraigned Friday afternoon for disorderly conduct in a case tied to an assault claim by Miss Pearl Bellmeyer. He pleaded not guilty and was fined $40 suspended, with the judge noting potential for harsher sentence based on the boy's behavior.
Ada Kinman told Judge Akers of efforts to stop her husband drinking but failed and she seeks a divorce. John J. Dietz describes desertion and wife taking furniture and their 10 year old daughter before returning the child. Myrtle Moore says husband deserted due to cost of living. Roscoe Ferguson witnessed drink issue after marriage. Elsadie Klipstein reports threats of bodily harm and chased with a weapon. Elora Crews, earning 1200 a year in Washington, seeks divorce citing support for herself and 4 year old daughter. Lottie Nutt alleges desertion after years in Milwaukee and return to Mendon. Evidence in Rosa L. vs Clarence A. Hughes and Hattie I. vs Slarvey Wood.
E S Shrapnel and Carl J Meyer report on USS New Jersey trips and crowded conditions as Meyer expects an August Quincy furlough. Ed Randall Jr earns sergeant promotion after tank corps transfer. George Carl returns to Jefferson Barracks after a Quincy visit. Perri Sinnock and brother George Sinnock move between camps Gordon Sheridan and Dodds with training ahead of deployment. Vincent Reed moves from San Antonio to Long Island after Camp Dodge posting. Walter Kelker serves as bu yler at Camp Dodge since last September. Larry Folz, Davidson Millinery traveling salesman, will soon quit selling to join the khaki with a company tobacco fund totaling 17 dollars 75 cents.
Mrs Jennie Dike of 207 Kentucky street reports her son Jed C Smith is recovering in a Baltimore American government hospital from injuries suffered in France last April. An early war contributor, he enlisted in Fifth Field Artillery Battery D in 1917, saw action in several battles, and after a French hospital stay returned to the U S. He remains at General Hospital Baltimore with an injured leg and weak eyes, plans a furlough to Quincy next month, and hopes to resume hospital duty if needed.
Three obituaries and funeral notices from Quincy detail the services for Mrs. Helen Bruhl formerly Helen Spilker, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, and the death of Sturhahn from the Comstock Castle Stove foundry. Bruhl’s service is at St James Church with internment Woodland Cemetery. Wilson’s death follows senility at Blessing Hospital. four daughters listed. Sturhahn, longtime South Side resident and stove company driller, died suddenly at 636 Washington street. survived by wife and two sons Mimer and Walter.
Illinois public utilities commission calls Quincy shippers and others from Illinois cities to a June 24 Chicago hearing to state clearly their losses if the proposed 25 percent freight-rate advance ordered by Director General McAdoo takes effect June 25. The Quincy freight bureau will be represented by Commissioner L G Goswell. Shippers with contracts facing material loss due to the short notice period must testify.
William Shepherd 42 died at St Marys hospital after Tuesday wreck at Fifth and Broadway when his wagon was struck by a street car. He sustained internal injuries and a fractured arm. Born in Clayton, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Shepherd, he lived at 429 Broadway and is survived by sister Mrs F W Curin and half sister Miss Blanche Shepherd. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
In probate court James R. Moffett is named ex-cutor for the Phebe L. Gille estate with bond set at $300. The article notes a cautionary stance on marital patience and admiration in the context of the case.
Judge Albert Akers of the circuit court announced a short session next Monday then two weeks of suspended proceedings. He urged attorneys to assist in farm work in Adams county, with some willing to participate for several days in farm labor.
Joe Marsh faces police court arraignment after witnesses testify to profane statements against President Wilson and U S army leaders. Arrested Friday night in Washington park for intoxication, Marsh allegedly directed hostile language at the nation’s war effort, prompting police to file charges and seek testimony from three witnesses.
Police Clerk reports that two American born women registered Friday as enemy aliens by marriage to German-born men not naturalized. Vera Leona Grpp, 32, and HI Peters, 89, are among 18 total registrations for five days. Other compliant women include Catherine Wichman, Louis Dis, Frederika Hagenbaumer, Louise Oblaniler, and Mary Bangert with listed ages and arrival years.
Government control of railroads seeks workers for urgent production needs. C B Q railroad offers training paid while learning for firemen brakemen switch men and car repairers. A railroad officers arrive at the O depot to explain how to obtain these positions and wages.
Government directed effort prompts Quincy manufacturers to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 p m to discuss essential work, regional district affiliation with St Louis or Chicago, and a mandatory questionnaire to be filed with the government. Business Manager Truman T Pierson urges full participation.
Ellis Brooks, director of the Illinois State band, presents a 7:30 program in Washington Park including Salute to the Flag, The Wanderer's Hope overture, Forget-Me-Not waltz suite, Attilla, patriotic airs, Intermission, Going Up, Roccoco serenade, Wooing the Muse, So Long Letty scenes, and Rotary March dedicated to the International Association of Rotary clubs.
The Sick Milton Hess and Miss Laura Rosen koetter, seriously hurt in a previous automobile crash, are improving rapidly and remain patients at Blessing hospital. Carl Bruns, shot in the foot while hunting Thursday, is in Blessing hospital and improving steadily. Bruns, a private in the U. S. army, is stationed in Galveston and home on furlough. Mrs W E Aneals of Fowler was operated on at Blessing hospital and is improving. F W Tansman at St Marys hospital is in serious condition with a nervous breakdown. Tillie Eggeson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Eggeson of 624 State street, had a serious operation Friday at Blessing hospital and is doing as well as could be expected.
George M. Brown traveled salesman injured March 29 and lost two weeks full time and five weeks partial time. He received a check for 112.50 yesterday from the U C T and thanks Quincy council No. 93 officers and the home office for prompt attention and courteous treatment. All brother travelers should join the U C T.
Hugh E King describes YMCA overseas training plan starting 7:30 and 5:30 with lectures, five hours daily gym work boxing games swimming and drills plus French language. He moved from Quincy in May to YMCA work, took a Springfield course, led 200 men at Princeton, now captain of a company of 100. He expects assignment with the French army.
Hunt and Lima Drainage districts' commissioners met with S. H. McCrory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture along with Isham Randolph and W. P. Bushnell to pursue a cooperative drainage scheme for about 29 000 acres. Lima claims Hunt water damages them, while Hunt cites natural land conformation. Attorneys indicate willingness to hire a third engineer if needed, but Hunt fears higher costs. If no agreement follows, the government engineer may intervene.
Races Friday evening at Quincy were shortened with two of five events run, all five to finish this evening at 6:30. A Sunday card starts at 3 and completes the program, with authorities delaying a full 10 day run. Jockeys Hunt and Barham, top Kentucky riders, are among entrants as owners seek some profit amid high expenses. Friday results: Four and Half Furlongs Purse 1000 Rubicon H first, Chief Jackson second, Gay Lady third. time 38 seconds. Five Furlongs Purse Fernando first, May Johnson second, Alive third. time 1:13 3-3.
Edgar Dye aged 32 of Chicago and Miss Bessie Henderson aged 30 of Hannibal obtained a marriage license. The ceremony details are not listed in the report.
Chairman Johnston of the local exemption board struggles to fill a 203 man entrainment quota for Camp Wheeler Georgia. Some men may be unavailable and about 40 additional county volunteers may be called from Class 1 to complete the order. William Vogt departs for Vancouver to join aviation spruce production. Frank W Crane assists the registrants with the Quincy Y M C A representation.
Eight county registrants from the county, inducted into the army, dine at Majestic cafe. They depart by Burlington at o'clock for Kansas City to enter Sweney auto school for front service training. Names include Patrick Clark Liberty Walter Mealiff Mendon Arthur A Talcott Mendon Albert C Humke Camp Point Leo F Humphrey Quincy R K Enry Simmonds Camp Point Guy Lovely Beverly Arthur Strickler Golden.
Police department to name delegates early this week for the Illinois Police Association state convention in East St. Louis on Thursday June 27. The department has several members in the association. Elmer Schuette of Ninth and Adams was arrested Friday night in Highland Park for resisting an officer after allegedly insulting a policeman on the dance floor. He posted bond and will face a hearing before Police Magistrate P W Reardon. C L Cobb left Blessing hospital Friday after days treated for an eye injury. His eye was not removed as claimed in The Whig. the fight cannot be restored.
Illinois sees fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with cooler air in the east and south Saturday. Missouri reports fair weather Saturday and likely Sunday with cooler daytime temperatures Saturday. Iowa remains fair on Saturday and probably Sunday with little temperature change.
Local temperatures yesterday ranged across several readings with highs around 84 and lows near 68. River stage at 7 PM showed different levels by station with declines noted, and the river forecast predicts a steady fall of about 0.5 foot in the next 24 hours.
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