Big shipment of Overlands heads to Quincy area
A Toledo to Quincy Overland shipment of 52 cars arrived by message dated March 21, 1917. The line includes 7 country clubs, 14 ninety tourings, 88 four tourings, 14 eighty, 5 four tourings, and 15 eighty five rix tourings, totaling about 25 carloads. The delivery will serve Quincy and nearby villages and marks one of the largest consignments to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trwin-Overland Company
Toledo
Quincy
Carson Way
Irwin- Overland Company
Irwin-Overland Co
Willys-Overland Inc
Ilinois Naval Recruiting Seeks Local Co operation
H. T. Wempen, head of the local naval recruiting station, urged citizens of Illinois to support the war effort and cooperate as the nation prepared for broader conflict. He spoke Thursday about enlisting and rallying local resources for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
H. T. Wempen
Navy Recruiting Call Urges Citizens to Enlist Now
A local voice argues that Germany and foreign risks demand ready naval strength and urges citizens to sign up for the United States Navy. It criticizes Congress for inaction and directs interested readers to Navy Recruiting Station Room 308 in the Post Office Building, Quincy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New York
Congress
United States Navy
Navy
Quincy
Ilinois
Inquest Finds Lewis Murdered by Unknown Person
A coroner jury in River side township found William Lewis a colored man died from gunshot and skull fracture caused by a person or persons unknown. Testimony described a locked house, a neighbor’s attempt to aid, and eggs in a nearby coop as investigators noted details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lewis
Riverside Township
Daugherty Undertakings
Pr. Reticker
Gustaf Swanson
Lewis
Roy Johnson
Terry Johnson
Swanson
Lipps
Dr. Reticker
Coens
Fresh fruits and vegetables bloom after February freeze
Readied markets show improved variety with southern vegetables arriving by April. Florida and Louisiana strawberries move again with Florida fruit leading at 45 to 50 cents a quart. Prices remain firm for now but ease is expected as southern shipments increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisiana
Deeds Recorded in Township Notes and Transfers
Deeds record transfers involving Sarah C Longlett to John H Longlett in multiple parcels of sections 8 18 and 6 and 1 with fractional interests and large acreage totals in townships 28 2s 6w 6w and 7w. Also Maynard to Marin plus Brierton to Becked involving Golden and lot 2 block 8 with stated sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Longlett
John H. Longlett
Township
Ny 14
Birth Announcement At 600 Madison Street
A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Paul at 600 Madison Street. Mrs. Ricer was formerly Mrs. Amelia Vorndam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Madison Street
Ricer
Amelia Vorndam
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J. Wempen
Collins
J. M. Trumpe
Tory
Hampshire ST
Quincy, Ills
Self
JD W. Wisherd
G. W.oTns
Hannibal
California
Walnuta
Georgia
Spring House
Maida of
Cambria
Trunday
Nivathae
Conmiy
Neo Matlar
Walker
Suntsto
Broadway
W.t.duker Company
Tae
Delhi
Indias
Iday
Pond's
Packer
Keepi
Brussels
Idas
Vallace
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Georgette Collars
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