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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1919

Page

5

Quincy Greek’s wife married another man in Hannibal

Gus Jeesis of Quincy learned his wife had wed Reeves in Hannibal after she left him for another man. Reeves apologized for a later incident with a knife and received a 30 day county jail term for peace disturbance. Mrs Jessis-Reeves faced a possible April term in the Court of Common Pleas with bond set at 300 dollars.

Gus Jeesis Quincy Hannibal Jessis Reeoner Atterrey Farres el Pet Gas Thomas Sr. Hagan Hagan Jessis-Reeves Hanmibal Court of Common Pleas Hansit Huntington Ratle County Tessis Reeves Thie City Jessis Henry Cameron Pete Turner South Main Street Union Station Hubby No. 1 State Court Bizamry Jesus

All a Mistake big hit at Park Methodist church

A three act comedy All a Mistake by the Epworth League drew a full house Thursday in the High school auditorium. Eight young people acted with much merriment and crowd enthusiasm. Cast included Obediah Sidmer Captain, Lieut George Richmord, Ferdinand Lighthead, Nellie Richmerd, Nelle Huntington, Celie Lunes Cueatres sister, Bernice Fecter and others.

Epworth League Park Methodist Church South Catp Obediah Sidmer TE PL Cuter George Richmord T. C. Ellis Richard Hamilton J) Suddaratt Ferdinand Lighthead William Mapel Nellie Richmerd Georges Gertrude Grisso Nelle Huntington Bertha Cracroft Helen Polis Nellie MeIntyre Bernice Fecter

Child burns after playing with matches

Four year old Gertrude Hull of 111 Sveamere street lies in St Elizabeth hospital in critical condition after a match accident that left her badly burned. Neighbors and relatives rushed to help as a passerby called for aid. the incident traumatized the neighborhood and drew sympathy from the community.

Gertrude John Hull Sveamere Street St. Elizabeth Hospital Seeleek Hiouse Scallelawas Prank Quattrecehi Sui Swoa Moore Street Thal Tallchoh Quattracchi

Aviator Flies Over Hannibal In Silo Campaign Tour

A pilot identified as Scott Fretd from Betlvill e, Ti flys over Hannibal Missouri at 3:35 PM in a northwest to northeast sequence. He drops campaign literature while circling, drawing thousands to the streets before landing in Monroe City for supplies. Grounded plans to land in Hannibal failed due to lack of suitable ground space.

Freay Scott Betleville Tih Vwanmibaul Missouri Silo Hanmibal Monroe City Lande Tannibal Chamber of Commerce

Great Improvement In His Condition For Dr Farrell

A decided improvement was noted in the condition of Dr J J Farrell who suffered a night stroke of apoplexy Wednesday afternoon after he had called on a patient at St Elza Beths hospital. Dr Farrell is in the same hospital.

J. J. Farrell St. Elzabeth's Hospital Farrell

Funeral of Chas Lucey Held Friday

Funeral services for Charles Lucey were held at 8 30 in the morning from the Church of Immaculate Conception. The burial followed at St Marys Cemetery with local attendees noting the ceremony in a quiet farewell.

Chas. Lucey Charles Lucey Church of Immacu Se Conceptivon St. Mary's Cemetery Iil

Pastor to Preach on The League of Nations Theme

Rev. J. Wo Wars of South Side Christian Church will preach on The Coming of the Kingdom this morning at Ti Ah Doe Cassineight. The sermon centers on League of Nations as a topic.

League of Nations J. Wo Wars South Side Christian Church Tia

Hannibal Happenings in Missouri Towns and Visits

A rough notice from Hannibal reports local travel and greetings as residents Loainty aps and Beje Darby return to work at Uren Station and visit friends in Moberiy and Stk Proadwads. George Portune travels from Vrie to visit the southern Missouri towns, with notes of a freemaster and local errands in the area.

Loainty Aps Bang Uren Beje Darby Leridist Hinds George Portune Vrie Easgy Missouri

You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh

An old advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleansing remedy for catarrh. It argues catarrh is a blood infection and claims the preparation will purify and strengthen the blood, relieving nasal sores bad breath and throat mucus. It invites readers to seek medical advice at Swift Laboratory Athlanta Georgia.

S. S Swift Speie Company Swift Laboratory Athinta Gal Adv

Steel Industry Board Announces Wartime Price Stabilization

The industrial board issued a statement approving a new price schedule for steel and iron products aimed at stabilizing business and trade. It notes current wage rates will stay unchanged, while prices are lowered to boost demand, avert shutdowns, and restore production volumes. The Gibbs and Steel Committee praised the board for acting in the public interest, investors, and employees, expecting growth and higher employment as capacity rises.

Industrial Board Notustreab Board Department of Ceanmerce Ini Wskong Iron and Steel Irme Ncduse Tadge Gary Gam and Steel Industry Andactmal Board Gren and Steel Industry

Government selects army camps for permanent use

Ashington March 22 The Cantennents newly owned by the government are to be retained for special military purposes with construction costs listed for each site. The long roster includes Doniphan Gila Blastsis Teo Punstun Karn and many others, detailing field artillery engineers transport corps national guard and miscellaneous camps with totals running into millions.

Opetion Tele Arcadia Palion School Cal Brooks Field Tex Pield F Vail Scott Piel Tenage Las Tao Pibgton T Kelly Mather ATG Terxas Dan Sa Gaognsieay Tague Gare Selfridge Pheid Pony Park Fiehl Souther Wiett John Wise Mestouge Ifa Perars Baran Tiwas Treaas Ake Withur Wichtbaeld Thio Geste Oya Gerstner Miell

Pioneer inventor Clark dies at age 90 in Washington

Janes A. Clark, aged 90, inventor of pioneer telegraphic devices and contemporary of Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, died here Friday. Hedin claimed to have invented the first successful closed circuit repeater, while Spain faced supply issues with olive oil reaching over three quarters of the world.

Vpioneer Tavenmpor DTS Ashington Janes A. Clark Samuel Morse Alfred Vail Hedin

Revival to Open at Palmyra First Baptist Church

Plans are underway for a series of revival meetings at the Palmyra First Baptist Church, likely starting the week of April 18, with a special service on Sunday. The week will feature discussions on World Wide Evangelization and include a range of local life updates from Palmyra and surrounding areas.

Morria Scott St. Leoie Phore Tjne Chas Sehneider Quifuenen Sipie Ryan Quiney Gentry Cummings Bly Duarner Daet Pri Win Mt. Zion Kirksville Alors Nicely Bob Sanford Newark OL Tr. Sanford A. A Sprague von Bred North Yakima Wark Fdna Stewart Episcopal Church Bulton Kurgdorff Milt Schmidt Titf Colo Joe White

Uncertain yacht news on Aquitania voyage sparks talks

A cablegram to the Corinthian Yacht Club from Sir Thomas Tapton states he sails on the Aquitania and will reach the United States around March 26 to confer with American yachtsmen about resuming international yacht racing. The report notes superstition about renamed ships and hints at ongoing naval sport discussions.

Thomas Lipton Comeng

Conscientious Objectors in WWI Draft Controversy

A historical account describes conflict over conscientious objectors during the WWI draft. It details orders, court martials, and subsequent restorations to duty, with Secretary Baker’s actions and Army treatment highlighted, including transfers to disciplinary barracks and later honorable discharge considerations.

Olefectors Taker War Department Obuncoore Ad Netheatab Cab Ebertios Bureau Aetvatv Baker Keppeel Keppel Buureau Leavesworth Kansas Pacific Pome Hatele

Shipbuilding costs drop as steel prices ease

Readjustment of shipbuilding costs is expected to set a back price around 100 a ton for future American yard contracts. Cancellations of orders placed for thousands of tons were discussed by Manager Pieg of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and Pacific coast officials as postwar economy prompts new pricing and reuse of shipways.

Wastlington Shipping Board Peeter Pieg Emergency Fleet Corporation Pacific Ecoart Fleet Corporation

Probate court inventory lists varied estates and shares

In probate court inventories John Thornton and Josiah Perry estates show real estate values, Liberty bonds totaling 4 060, war savings strips, and stock holdings. The Westren will in Cina township provides a single heir stake. Henry Nuhlioan and Henry Peter wills direct real estate conversion to cash and division among family and friends with several legacies. Veteran notes mention four chevrons.

John Thornton Liberty W, Ner Marevuret Mack Josiah Perry Aes Wiliam Westren Cina Township Ty Court John Pris Heire Dasud Manes Breth Peter Dlenry Nuhlioan Per Tate Mary Hokamp Cauchter Carrie Wervel Mary Tokanip

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