Mounted scouts planned in Quincy to join Fifth Regiment
Twenty three local men with horses or military experience are invited to join a mounted scout section to be organized in Quincy as part of the headquarters company before mobilization. Applicants should contact Lieut Marks Alexander or Sergt Maj Burr Irwin as the War Department orders this section be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Marks Alexander
Burr Irwin
Mounted Scouts
War Department
Abe Martin recalls a stale cream puff memory
A playful Abe Martin line recalls yesterday's cream puff and ages-old memories. The speaker notes nothing worse than a stale newspaper and mentions lingering respect for Oates among old timers.
Military companies organize across state and region
Military volunteers form units in several cities including Springfield Ambulance Company Effingham Provisional regiment Quincy Mounted out section Peoria Red Cross branch Champaign Home guards Hannibal Cavalry troop Others send representatives to Springfield offering services in case of need as war approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Compa
Effingham—Provisional
Quincy
Peoria
Red Cross
Champaign
Hannibal
Center Appeals for Enlistment in Nation's Defense
Lieut Colonel Charles D Center, second in command of the Fifth Infantry, appeals to youth to enlist now. He warns that delays cause shortages of rifles, uniforms, blankets, and shoes, and urges joining Company F, the Machine Gun company, the Naval Reserve, or the regular army. Mobilization orders for Illinois guardsmen follow, with Springfield as a potential mobilization point and Camp Lincoln for cavalry and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Charles D. Center
Fifth Infantry
Naval Reserve
War Department
Illneis State Fair
Tilneis
Camp Lincoln
National Guard
Adjutant General
Palmer urges US troops delay until proper army size
Frederick Palmer, war correspondent and lone American press rep on the western front for over two years, spoke at the Army War College. He advised delaying sending troops to France until the U.S. builds an army of suitable proportions and called for civilian censorship with military oversight to publish nonmilitary details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick Palmer
Army War College
Pabner
United States
France
Lane
Palmer
War service offer acknowledged by Governor Lowden
Ben H. Hailey of 613 Hampshire Street received a note from Governor Lowden thanking him for offering to serve in case of war with Germany. Hailey, Civil War veteran from Company A of the 3rd Illinois Cavalry, notes many officers in his era were over sixty and believes today’s veterans aged 61 and up could serve. His unit drew from Sangamon County while another company of the same regiment hailed from Adams County. He remains ready to serve now as he was in 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben H. Hailey
Hampshire Street
Lowden
Germany
Mr. Hailey
3Rd
Illinois Cavalry
Hailey
Sangamon County
3Rd Cavalry
Adams County
Finish Up Organization Work For St Aloysius Campaign
Members of the Young Men's Booster committee of the $50,000 St. Aloysius orphanage drive met Friday night at the Knights of Columbus hall to finish organizing for the campaign. Campaign headquarters planned an illustrated circular detailing the campaign object and the orphanage history, described as the 42 centimeter gun of the effort, to appear in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens
St. Aloysius Orphanage
Knights of Columbus Hall
Labor Day Baseball Plan Talked At Quincy Assembly
The Trades and Labor assembly in the Labor temple Friday evening appointed a committee to meet Fans' association directors and seek a unified Labor Day baseball celebration in Quincy. The committee includes R. S. Benedict, George Schmidt, and Gerry Kemm er. Secretary Schmidt reported twelve acknowledgments from federal officers in Washington regarding mass meeting resolutions. Hernan Schelp named fraternal delegate to Hannibal for April. President Bisser presided. Schmidt kept minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fans’ Association
Quincy
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
R. S. Benedict
George Schmidt
Gerry Kemmer
Schmidt
Washington
Hernan Schelp
Hannibal
Bisser
O Stare Carnival Proves Money Getter
The What Is It carnival at O Stare High Friday night, run by the Q staff, drew a good crowd and will add funds to the school paper treasury. Admission was three to six cents with acts by seniors juniors sophomores and a court feature that fined willing suspects. Ice cream in the botany room and various attractions boosted profits for the upcoming annual.
Keokuk launches white collar line from Davenport to Burlington
The Bay and River White Collar line will begin on the river with the Keokuk leaving government docks below Davenport to haul freight from Davenport to Burlington next week. It will then operate a packet service between Quincy and Burlington. The Helen Blair is slated to depart Davenport on April 9. The Mary K arrived at Quincy Thursday as the dam lock at Keokuk opened for the season. The Somers crew painted the chaser and the Mary K struggled to move a fleet of 10 barges under the bridge but made the crossing in two trips. Part of the fleet will serve Gregory Drainage district while the rest goes to Green Bay Drainage district Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Government
Davenport
Burlington
Quincy
Helen Blair
Mary K
West Ouincy
Gregory
Green Bay
Lane's Men Edge Otts In Close YMCA Volleyball
Lane's team defeated Ott's squad in the tightest YMCA business mens volleyball match, taking two of three games Friday night. Grumman topped Sohm. Tob tied Hinchman. final scores Lane 11 15 15 Ott 15 13 14 Hinchman 14 ? Tobias 14 15 8. Roster lists Loane Musselman Sullivan Lane Mackison Ott Pearce Petper. Hinchman Schwindeler Nelson Mueller Sneed Tinchman Wiggins Waldron Tobias Goldburg Schrang Cronin Wendorff Stuart Channon. Sohm Hutchison Cawthorne Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Ott
Bunch
Grumman
Sohm
Tob
Hinchman
Tobias
Loane
Musselman
Sullivan
Mackison
Ott-Pearce
Petper
Con
Schwindeler
Nelson
Mueller
Sneed
Tinchman
Wiggins
Waldron
Goldburg
Schrang
Cronin
Wendorff
Stuart
Channon
Jrummon
Erickson
Weidbreder
Avercamp
Avercamp and Whitney
Sohm, Hutchison, Cawthorne and
Baker
Government inspectors survey freight steamer fleet visit
Messrs Downs and Rower of St. Louis, inspectors of steam vessels, visited Quincey Friday to inspect the Gordie Eastman of the government river improvement fleet. They plan to return next week to inspect the Ferry B. B. which docked Thursday evening at Hampshire street foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Downs
Rower
St. Louis
Quincey
Gordie Eastman
Government River Improvement Fleet
Hampshire Street
Ferry B. Bo Prepares for Trans-River Trips at Streckfus Dock
The Ferry B. Bo spent Friday at the dock below the Streckfus landing undergoing minor repairs preparatory to beginning the trans-river trips the regular schedule today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bo
Streckfus Landing
Illinois State Bank Plans Addition on Sixth Street
The Illinois State Bank plans an addition behind the current building on Sixth Street. No definite decision has been made, but the existing building lacks a vacant room and an expansion is viewed as a valuable asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Bank
Sixth Street
Funeral for Thelma Paup Held in Freiburg Chapel
Thelma Mae Paup funeral conducted at 3:30 PM Friday in Freiburg chapel by Rev. WQ Shank of Central Baptist Church. Burial followed in Graceotd cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Mae Paup
Freiburg
W. QO. Shank
Central Baptist Church
Gracetoud Cemetery
Funeral of Lott Bell Held at Home in Walnut Alley
The funeral for Lott Bell was conducted at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the home at 6818 Walnut alley by Rev. W. C. Shank of the Central Baptist church. Burial was in Greenmount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lott Bell
Walnut Alley
W. C. Shank
Central Baptist Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Roosevelt Off For Short Florida Hunt Vacation
Col Theodore Roosevelt leaves New York for a brief Florida trip with Russell Coles of Danville Va. He plans to hunt devil fish and sharks, but will be only a looker now. He aims to return by April 2 or 3 when Congress convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Florida
Russell. Coles
Danville
Col. Roosevelt
Congress
Funeral service for George Heidemann at home and church
The funeral was held Friday starting at 8:30 am at the home on 1920 North Third Street and at 9:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Rev. H. B. Degenhardt officiating. Large attendance and refined floral tributes marked the service. Bearers included nephews William Middenndorf Henry Middenndorf Theodore Middenndorf John Webbing William Telgine and John Trunsaker. Burial followed at St Boniface cemetery with Rev. Father Anthony Kunsch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heidemann
North Third Street
St. Boniface Catholry Church
H. B. Degenhardt
William
Henry
Theodore Middendorf
John Webbing
William Telgine
John Trunsaker
St. Beniface
Anthony Kunsch
Funeral for Matthew W. Carrett Held at Home
The funeral was conducted at 3 pm Friday in the home at 425 South Sixteenth street by Rev. Go P. Oliver of Vermont Street Methodist church. Mr and Mrs John F. Garner sang, attendance was large, and floral offerings were beautiful. Burial in Woodland cemetery was private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew W. Carrett
South Sixteenth Street
Go P. Oliver
Vermont Street Methodist Church
John F. Garner
Woodland Cemetery
Rochambeau Arrives at Bordeaux from New York
The French liner Rochambeau reached Bordeaux safely on Thursday. A passenger cablegram states the ship left New York in March with 331 aboard, including 107 American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochambeau
Bordeaux
New York
Seven Last Words of Christ Cantata at St Boniface
The St Boniface choir will perform The Seven Last Words of Christ in the school hall with orchestral accompaniment. Soloists include Bessie Dean and Phil B Koch with a large chorus and listed altos tenors and basses. The program presents each of the seven words from scripture alongside corresponding arias and the concluding adoration of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Jesus
Bessie Dean
Phil B. Koch
Jos
Tr. Lubbe
Frank P. Bruck
Clara Bauhaus
Bessie A. Dean
Elizabeth Entrup
Anna F Freese
Estelle B. Freese
Gertrude M. Freese
Estelle Friederich
Theresa Glass
Kathryn Otten
Frances Ricker
Cornelia Reinert
Josephine Kummenie
Alma Sibbing
Tsabelle ‘Lerwische
Marie G. Frieburg
Anna Kiefer
Elizabeth Kuhl
Quincys Pulse To Attend Illinois Municipalities Meet
Quincy plans indicate a delegate may attend the Illinois Municipalities convention in Chicago March 29 to 31. Mayor W K Abbott received an invitation for city officials Friday. Specimen ballots for the April 18 election are ready and available from City Clerk Duke Schroer. Next Tuesday is the last day to register. The Sells Floto circus announced its May 8 appearance here, traveling from Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Ilinois Municipalities
Chicago
W. K. Abbott
Duke Schroer
Sells-Floto Circus
Hannibal
Gregory District Dredging Starts Near Canton
Gregory District Two drag line ditchers are at work constructing a levee in the Gregory Drainage district just north of Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Canton
Spindle Failure Delays Chief Marriott Vehicle Repair
Chief Marriott likely averted another mishap to No 2 chemical unit by detecting a broken spindle in the left rear axle. The motor is out of service for several days as a replacement spindle must be obtained from the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriott
No. 2 Chemical
Fireman Resigns to Drive Taxi for Badamo Brothers
Kenry Finkenhofer, driver of No 2 chemical engine, resigns after two years in the fire department. He leaves service today to join Badamo brothers as a taxi driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenry Finkenhofer
No. 2 Chemical Engine
Badamo Brothers
Masons Hold Special Session in Quincy Lodge
A special session of Quincy lodge No. 206 ALF and A.M. met in the Masonic temple Friday starting at 2 45 with degree work. Supper was served at 6 by Grace Whipple chapter Eastern Star and at 7 30 the session resumed. Attendance was large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Quincy Lodge
ALF. & A.M
Masonic Temple
Grace Whipple
Eastern Star
Band Holds Rehearsal Seeks New Director
In the first rehearsal of the year 16 members of the Ifingis State band practiced Friday night under director T. P. Weiler. A short business meeting followed and a new director is expected for the next rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifingis
T. P. Weiler
Tops Herald Spring In Confirmation In The City
The article notes the official arrival of spring on March 20 with tops and marbles appearing. newsboys carry tops, while rough sidewalks hinder top spinning due to uneven surfaces.
Court Yard Grass Fine and City Rail Plan Votes
Court Yard Grass Fine Steve Ferry man, janitor of the court house, spent Friday raking leaves on the lawn. Railroad committee members recommended to council approving a deep at Twenty fourth and Broadway and an extension of the QO depot line to Spring Street. The ordinance committee did not meet. Rear door of Quin cy Photo Supply found open at 10 o clock. manager Alte Figgen notified authorities, but nothing was disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Yard
Steve Ferryman
Court House
Quincy
Quincey Railway Company
Twenty-fourth and
Broadway
Second Street
Spring
Spring Street
Third Street
Maas and
Greifer
Maine Street Beat
Quincy Photo Supply Company
Alte Figgen
Wanted Boys to carry papers in northeast town area
Advertisement from The Whig circulation department seeking boys aged 14 to deliver newspapers in the northeast part of town from 4 00 to 5 30 a m applicants must be 14 years old position requires morning availability and direct application to the circulation department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Whig
D N Barnett Dies in Longmont Colorado
Funeral services for David N. Barnett who died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Longmont Colorado will be held Sunday with burial in New Providence cemetery. A Mason is to conduct the ceremony. Born near Ursa in 1845, he married Jane McLaughlin in 1864 and had five children, two living: Mrs. Lillie Thompson of Longmont and George Barnett of Ursa. The others died in childhood. his wife died in 1907. In 1908 he suffered a stroke and later moved to Colorado in 1909 with his daughter. He had been helpless for some time, with his son recently helping care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursa
David N. Barnett
Longmont
Col
Bural
New Providence
Masonic Fraternity
Mr. Barnett
Jane McLaughlin
Marcelline
Lillie Thompson
George Barnett
Barnett
Colorado
Debate on Auto versus Horse at Gem City Lodge
Gem City Lodge No 357 regular meeting in I O O F hall featured a rousing debate on which is more useful to man the automobile or the horse. Judges ruled 2 to 1 in favor of the automobile with participants listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem
City Lodge
Rlow
Filenveier
George Miller
Bart West
Wot. Miller
Briscee
T. T. Snyder
P. Bugg
Scheets
Po Arrowsmith
Quincy Lodge
Soldier Freed To Manage His Own Estate
A county court jury ruled in favor of Puday of W T Dullaney an elderly soldier allowing him to end Walter Coon conservatorship and take direct control of his estate after testimony from Capt John E Andrew and other witnesses. The suit aimed to enable the veteran to manage his own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puday
W. T. Dullaney
Walter Coo
Dulaney
Louis LeCroix
John E. Andrew
Coon
No pledges from Elderman Thompson amid city rumor
Rumors circulate that Elderman Thompson the Republican candidate for mayor promised department heads favors to gain support. Officials deny any promises or quid pro quo, stating Thompson offered no commitments and had no basis for the alleged pact.
Detroit man named secretary for boys in Quincy association
Clayton Hoisington of Rockport formerly connected with the boss' work in Detroit Yo Mo O. A has been selected as the boys' secretary of the Quincy association and begins duties today. In Detroit he managed the boys' dormitory and oversaw the boys' employ bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Hoisington
Rockport
Detroit
Yo Mo O. A
Quincy Association
Boys’ Employcone
Duffy Defeats Rivers in Ten Round City Bout
March 21 in this city Immy Duffy defeated Joe Rivers of California in a ten round pre night bout. Duffy weighed 133 pounds while Rivers weighed 13944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers
New Work
Immy Duffy
This City
Joe Rivers
California
Duffy
Naval Reserve recruiting in Quincy as quota raised
The U S Naval Board orders increase of local division quota from six to twenty men and calls for enlistment by Sunday night. Lieut W A Johnson says the division will be in Quincy less than ten days and emphasizes full pay, retainer pay of 25 percent, and complete outfitting for new recruits joining the National Naval Volunteers aboard the Somers and fleet cruises. Recruits may report to the armory at 3 am Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Naval Reserves
Scouts
Naval Reserve
W. A Johnson
Simon
Naval Es A Mining Board
Armory
National Navyl
United States Navy
National Naval Volunteers
U.S. 8
Focal
Johnson
Seaboard
United States
Quincey
Sixth Receives War Orders In Galesburg
Galesburg March 24 Captain Alfred E Miller of Company C received orders from Colonel Davis Sixth Regiment I N G to mobilize at once and recruit 150 men. Captain Miller plans rapid expansion with 66 men on rolls and aims to reach full war strength soon. Local Bush orders and physical plans for enlistment accompany the call for immediate readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Alfred E. Miller
Davis
TI. N. G
Miller
National Guard
Perea
Bush
Adehtiy
Weather Summary for Missouri Weekend
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Saturday with mild temperatures and light winds. Sunday remains mostly warm with moderate temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebay
Missouri
Pall River Forecast Prediction Misspelled
A scrambled forecast notes heavy rain and the Vieietv af Reekuh. The Pall River is expected to rise slowly, with the movement forecast to continue for about 460 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom
Vieietv Af
For Sale Notices and Bargains in Local Ads
Classified items include a diamond pin set in pearls offered for 35.09 with contact details in Mercantile Building Roomel for purchase. Also listed are Rosas Comb Leds in dark tone for winter layers at 78e per 15 with Geo. Esher in Coatsburg Paloma. An enclosed horse coupe buggy is offered in fair condition by Tb Dickhat at 237 with price to be negotiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roomel
Mercantile
Esher
Coatsburg
al Tel
Paloma
Dickhat
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Wingerter
Abe Martin
Illinois
Dickson
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
U.S. A
Somers
Roosevelt
St. Boniface Catholic Church
St. Boniface
Noemi
Mara
Paradise
D. N. Barnett
Longmont, Colo
Elderman Thompson
Man Thompson
Poe
Mamor Duis
Lam Marte
Mars
Mr Thompson
W.A. Johnson
U.S. Naval Board
Wole
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