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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1917

Page

8

Executrix Sells Real Estate by Adams County Court Order

By order of the Adams County Court in Illinois the executrix of Charles H. Williamson deceased will sell on July 6 1917 at 2 pm at the south front door of the Quincy Court House the east half of the south ten acres of the north twenty acres of the southeast quarter of section 29 township 2 south range 8 west and an undivided one half interest in Lots 5 and 6 in Block 1 of the Lindale Addition. Includes the Williamson dower and rights of Emily G Williamson. Deed to be conveyed after court approval.

Adams County Illinois Charles H. Williamson Emily G. Williamson Katherine Williamson Graves John Graves S’riday Quincy County of Adams County of Adams State of Ilinois Mississippi River Power Compan Adams County Recorder's Office Lawndale Jersey Street Twentieth Street St Caremen Hy Weston

Youthful Bride Barred From Estate in Chicago Case

Edna May Farrington, 15 when she wed 51 year old Luther Congrave in 1912, cannot claim his estate. Master Charles B. Morris ruled the marriage, disputed as coerced by Farrington parents and based on alleged insanity, did not qualify for inheritance after Congrave’s death by his own hand in 1915.

Chicago Edna May Farrington Luther Congrave Charles B. Morris George Farrington Aurora Congrave

Training Camp Students Criticize War Department

Students at Fort Sheridan reserve training camp wrote to the war department in Washington in response to an official order calling for constructive criticism of the current program. Social activities include a Red Cross dance next Saturday night and a picnic for Iowa TM men on Saturday afternoon.

Fort Sheridan Ill Officers’ Reserve War Department Washington Red Cross Iowa

Reserve Banks Told to Raise Member Balances

All reserve banks have been notified to increase balances promptly to meet the recent amendment to the reserve law. The board urged liberal cooperation with member banks and practical action to adapt to the changes. Among the modern Egyptians, girls typically marry at ages twelve or fourteen, and at eighteen are considered unmarriageable.

Washington Reserve Board

Italy Gave France Key Help At Marne Battle

At a New York dinner, Qu liam Marconi of the Italian war mission led by Prince Udine described Italy’s quick move to neutrality and the ultimate decision to join against Germany. He credited Italy’s response with mobilizing nearly 1,000,000 troops, aiding France in staving off invasion and securing the Marne victory.

New York Quliam Marconi United States Prince Udine Mitchel Germa France Germany Europe Mr. Marconi Viviani England Rome Italy Paris M. Viviani Jaly Marne

Students Enlist in Ordnance Corps at UI

Six weeks ordnance course participants at the University of Illinois enlist for four years in the army ordnance corps. After finishing next week they may head to Rock Island arsenal for storekeeping. The women's building will host army aviation instruction, with aviators at 110 and a 200 cap by mid July. barracks move anticipated by August.

Champaign University of Illinois Ordnance Corps Army Rock Island Arsenal Ordnance Army Aviation University

Chinese shipbuilders tour US for orders and cheaper ships

A group of Chinese shipbuilders currently tour the United States seeking contracts. They claim they can build ships at half the cost and with American drawn designs, they could multiply ship numbers faster than the US can recruit crew.

United States

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