Somers to be Called to Naval Service Amid Preparations
Local officers report the Somers in better condition than ever and capable of 23 knots. A cruise to Keokuk with the naval examining board is planned Sunday with examinations for officers starting Saturday. About 20 to 25 men will accompany the boat. the division seeks a wireless operator and a chaplain. A pharmacist will join for medical needs as the crew trains and a dance is set at the armory April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Somers
McRorie
National Naval Volunteers
Perons
Ohio to Guard Factories and Bridges with New Orders
The order directs the retention of troops to guard factories and bridges across Ohio. Pione company will be in Youngstown with others, six quarters in different parts of the state. The plan includes a military presence affecting streets and a display of six strenuous months in the south.
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Ohio
Pione
Jedo
Youngstont
Healy Estate Final Report Totaling 111501 Valuation
Executor James B. Coe disbursed multiple sums to Coe family members and related parties totaling 111,501 for the Jane Healy estate. The return lists numerous payments including amounts to Henry Povser Coe, Jas. B. Coe, Charles Coe, Helen Coe, Nelson Coe, Mary Coe Olive, Frank Coe, Isabel Vogel, and others, with a note that many other costs and disbursements are not itemized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Healy
James B. Coe
Henry Povser Coe
Jas. B. Coe
Charles Coe
James Coe
Helen Coe
Nelson Coe
William Coe
Mary Coe Olive
Frank Coe
Isabejig Vogel
Trugrae
Oliver Coe
Jane Peerey N. Taloads
Se Baal Ladies Lae
Tr °Fie Richardson
Mayors Rally Behind Patriotism Across Nation
New York reports March 30 as mayors of American cities unite to display patriotism. The event aims to boost national morale and support the American service during global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wpol
Conpeas
Orvice
Navy recruiting plea urges enlistment at Quincy post
H J Wempen in charge of the naval recruiting station at Quincy urges readers to join the navy or assist recruiting. He invites healthy men 17 to 30, with 16 to 17-year-olds allowed with parental consent, to visit the post office building station, learn requirements, and consider the pay, advancement, and training opportunities offered during the national crisis. He stresses patriotism and calls for immediate action.
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H. J. Wempen
Quincy
Whig
United States Navy
Navy
United States
River Barges Loaded For No Rap Work
Two A V Fetter barges were hauled up the river Thursday to load stone and brush from LaGrange quarry and Cottonwood Island for use in no rap work between Quincy and Hannta. Representatives of the Southwestern Amateur Rowing association meet in St. Louis to locate the 1917 regatta venue. Quincy will not be represented. Fred Carrier delivered a log barge to West Quincy for T J Wright, owner of a local saw mill. The bay across from Oak street is busy with boats being hauled out for repairs. Central Stated Amateur Rowing regatta slated for Chicago July 19-20 includes St. Louis Quincy Chicago Peona Baden Mo Grand Rapids Detroit. Elmer Mute and J L Hass, Quincy natives, lead the association as president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Fetter
LaGrange
Cottonwood Island
Quincy
Hannta
Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association
Laclede Hotel
St. Louis
Fred Carrier
Fabius River
West Quincy
T. J. Wright
Oak Street
Central Stated Amateur Rowing Association
Chicago
Peona
Baden
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Elmer Mute
J.L. Hass
Seagoing Trial Aims to Match Somer's 23-Knot Speed
The chaser with Norfolk guards and reserve engineers plans a Sunday trial on Lake Cooper toward Keokuk to equal or exceed Somer's rated 23 knots. Chief engineer McRory reports the 1900 horas power engine performs at its best since he joined the boat. Lieutenants Johnson Steckle and Edwarda will be aboard. The trip starts at 12:30 AM.
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Norfolk Guards
Keokuk
Lake Cooper
McRorle
Johnson
Steckle
Edwarda
Boat builder crafts 28 foot cruiser for Roy Hoffman near Quincy club
Charles Nickley, owner of a boat repair and building shop across from the Quincy Power Boat Club, is constructing a fast 28 foot cruising launch for Roy Hoffman. W M Druell, caretaker for the Quin c Bemes Boat Club, notes most motor boats have left winter quarters this past week and predicts the river will rise, rip inG ell week, and launches will be on the water next Sunday if weather holds.
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Charles Nickley
Quincy Power Boat Club
Roy Hoffman
W. M. Druell
Quinc Bemes Boat Club
Fast launch ready for coming water trip in Quincy
Adolph Schott prepares an inline engine for his fast launch to be on the water within a day or two. The craft, claimed as the fastest boat owned in Quincy and vicinity, is capable of about 80 miles per hour.
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Adolph Schott
Quincy
Steamer Garde Eastman Clears Bay Up River
The steamer Garde Eastman departed the bay Thursday morning proceeding upriver with a quarter boat a coal barge and four or five empty barges. It was the vessel's first voyage under the current name and service noted in local reports.
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Garde Eastman
Gardie Eastman
Apple Growers Meet Elects Stark and Handly
The Mississippi Valley Apple Growers association gathered in the Chamber of Commerce building with Lloyd C. Stark of Louisiana Mo. elected president and James Handly named secretary treasurer for the coming year. Handly read a report praising past meetings, national apple day efforts, and the growing reach of the society from Duluth to New Orleans and San Francisco to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Apple
Growers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd. C. St Louisiana
James Handly
Handly
Stark Bros. Nursery Co
Louisiana Commercial Club
United States
International Apple Shippers Association
Chicago
Duluth
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York City
Louisiana
Champ Clark
Alleghany
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Panama
Panama Canal
State University
Fortuntely
Henry McKinney
Valley City
The
Tmsiense
McKinney
Valley City, II
Watson
San Jose
Stark
Lloyd C. Stark
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
Daniel Shank
Clayton
Henry Cupp
Boy Carl Seeks a Real Home Through County Court
A county court decree finds a boy named Carl lacking a proper guardian and ward status. Tadge McCain urges Probation Officer Nolan to search for a loving foster home in Adams County. Carl’s future rests on finding a country home with kind people to provide shelter and care. He may be seen in Quincy, his honest eyes pleading for sympathy and a hopeful future.
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Bing
Carn
Adams
Tadge McCain
Cart
Nolan
Carl
Henry Vollbracht Dies in Camp Point Ill
Funeral services for Henry Vollbracht aged Camp Point resident who died Friday morning after a 12 week illness will be held Saturday at 2 PM Rev R A Omer officiating burial in Evergreen cemetery He was born November 1 1836 in Waldeck Germany came to America in 1852 later moved to Concord township He married Louise Zeiger in 1862 and had six children four living Louis Kansas William Camp Point Mary Pracht south of town and Chris Wichita Kan Also surviving are two brothers and several grandchildren He was a member of the German Lutheran church of Concord township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
Ill
Henry Vollbracht
William
R. A. Omer
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Vollbracht
Waldeck
Germany
America
Quincy
Concord Township
Louise Zeiger
Louis
Kansas
Mary Pracht
Chris
Wichita
Kan
Vollbracht
Quincy Ad Club sets 150 aboard steamer for June trip
The St. Louis convention committee reports arrangements for a 150 passenger Dubuque steamer trip to the Mound City in June. Only wives of members may be booked, and uniforms are required for parade participation. Accommodations are scarce with reservations via the Jefferson Planters Maryland and American hotels. Laclede is chosen as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
R. E. Hackman
Vineyard Room
Hotel
Quincy
Mound City
Streckfus
Dubuque
Quincy Club
Quincy Ad Club
Hackman
The
Jefferson
Planters
Maryland
American
Laclede
Riggs Named Treasurer for South Park Pavilion Fund
Warner G. Riggs was appointed treasurer of the South Park pavilion fund at a meeting in Mayor Abbott's office. He is authorized to receive and disburse funds on properly signed vouchers. The foundation is nearly finished and structural iron work will be on the ground within days.
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Warner G. Riggs
South Park Pavillion Fund
Abbott
U S Navy May Need Quincy Power Boats
A letter received by J L Hase says the U S Navy Department has asked the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association for information on boats in clubs for war service. The call covers boats not under forty feet with potential for scout work and payment by a three-man committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Germany
J.L. Hase
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
U.S. Navy Department
Navy Department
Hase
Walter Heidbreder
A. J. Clark
Bishop Fawcett
How 10 Vote Explained at Woman Voter Meeting
The Woman Voter's club of the Sixth ward held an enthusiastic meeting in Highland park. Henry Schmeides kamp explained how to vote and detailed the ballot. Other speakers included J. A. Thompson John Meyer Earl Caldwell J. W. Hart and Mr. Lee. Fifth ward women met at Jackson school with talks by Thompson Endres and Mrs Dor sey and Mrs Kirtley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman
Sixth Ward
Highland Park
Henry Schmeideskamp
J. A. Thompson
John Meyer
Earl Caldwell
J. W. Hart
Mr. Lee
St. Francis Church
Frank E. Wottman
Vine Street
Judge McCarl
Woman Voter's Club
Madison School
W. D. Endres
First Christian Church
Charles M. Gill
Quincy Public
Fifth Ward
Jackson School
Wfp. Kirtley
John A. Thompson
Walter Dorsey
W. F. Kirtley
Closer Relations Exchange Topic At Chamber Luncheon
More than three invitations accepted for today’s community exchange meeting at the Quincy Chamber of Commerce in the noon luncheon. A non resident member will likely chair the session with a program on benefits from closer community relations and responses from representatives including Canton Coatsburg Golden Liberty Loraine Mendon Palmyra Payson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Community Exchange
Geo. D. Levi
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Canton
M. B. McCutchan
F. C. Millspaugh
Coatsburg
R. C. Stokes
Golden
W. J. Wible
Liberty
Steven G. Lawless
W. E. Mercer
W. A. Robinson
Loraine
Roy K. Adair
Mendoun
Joseph B. Frisbie
Palmyra
Wm. H. Scott
John M. Losey
Payson
E. P. Maher
4000 Expected at Lutheran Quadricentennial
Trustees of St John and St Jacobi met in St Jacobi school hall to plan the quadricentennial Reformation celebration on October 31 and to host about 4000 guests. Invitations were sent to Lutheran churches in nearby cities. A new nonalcoholic public house, The British Empire, opened recently in London.
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St. John’s
St. Jacobi
London
Wanted Boys to Carry Papers in Northeast Town
Help wanted for newspaper delivery in northeast town from 4:00 to 5:30 a m. Must be 14 years old. Apply Circulation Department of The Whig.
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the Whig
Rookies Learn Discipline in Army Drill at Armory
Advanced recruits in FP and Wim Recent joiners make rapid progress in military duties. A drill hall inspection shows rookies learning to enforce orders, handle challenges, and respond to officers. A guard incident near the Missouri river bridge highlights strict post duties. Machine Gun Company hikes five miles, while promotion buzz surrounds Sergeant Major Burr Irwin edging toward captain. Captain Wingerter visits Shel b ina to boost recruiting. Autos aid officers with car sponsors, as private owners offer use to support training.
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Machine’ Gure Company
Company FP
Missouri
Mississippi River
Frank S. Wood
Frank S. Dickson
Burr Irwin
Adjutant General
Wingerter
Shelbina
Weather Forecast Frayton and Missouri Outlooks
Tilinoig expects unsettled weather by Saturday with a slow rise in temperature through Friday night. Missouri shows generally fair conditions Friday and Saturday with warmer daytime temperatures, but showers possible late Saturday night.
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Missouri
Yowa
Local Temperature Range From 7am To Midnight
Local temperatures yesterday varied through the day with readings at 7 am, noon, 5 pm, and midnight.
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Abe Martin
Ae ‘Moots
HVC
Fellery
Hayran
Dalat
Wempen
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Red Sox
Dodgers
Memphis
Tenn
Hannibal
Quincy Civic Exposition
Riggs
South Park
U.S. Navy
Madison
Wim
Wood
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