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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1918

Page

1

Campaign to Reorganize the Quincy Chamber of Commerce

The drive to revive a modern Quincy Chamber of Commerce proceeds with a March ninth target date. Frank J. Tenk is chosen to head the campaign, with questionnaires sent to gauge support from business professionals and a push to reach five hundred members through lunches and appeals.

Sarah Bee Comee Saat Eit Tion Com- 3 Quincy Chamber of Commerce Ctors Chamber Merce Ty Citizen. Procedure Taken In Campaign. March Ninth It Was Finally Dedi Comtee Frank J. Tenk Liberty Aly Frank K

Army officer earns shoulder straps at Camp Logan and lists members

Second Lieutenant Roy Keller is promoted at Camp Logan Houston Texas. The document distributes a long roster of new members and firms including Adler-Moller Co Boston Store and many others, with Keller identified as son of Mr. and Mrs. George Keller of 1317 State Street. The list spans numerous businesses and individuals connected to Camp Logan and the 130th Infantry.

Roy Keller George Keller State Street Camp Logan Houston Texas 130Th Infantry

County Tax Assessors Sing National Anthem

Twenty three assessors from Quincy and Adatis counties gathered in the county treasurer Ed ward Peter’s office to receive instructions on tax assessing. The session opened with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner as Edward Peter and Deputy Joe Thomas urged the group to spread appeals to residents for liberty bonds in the ongoing campaign.

Quincy Atis County Edward Peter Orday Ede Ward Peter Joe Thomas Morntg

Guogel Writes Quincy Seeks Shore Leave Amid Atlantic Cruise

In a letter Guegel writes to Quincy about possible shore leave during an Atlantic voyage. He describes preparations for a cruise, life at sea, and plans to return to Quincy for a visit.

Teave Guegel Quincy Atlantic

FARM BUYERS Be on realise 31 am oft BoTHe

The readable text is fragmentary and unclear. No coherent event, person, or organization can be identified to form a proper news item card.

Local county prepares for draft reports and indictions

The Des Moines area and county officials outline draft reporting steps with a list of inductees and substitutes. Names include Clarence He Stratman 60 Hampshire Street and Max John Dickmit 023 South Tenth Street, among others like Jeremiah Bf Boulware 491 Vermont and Floyd E Plowman Quincy.

Des Moines Johnston Amy Quincy Emptiart Board Merine Nei Buyth Street Clarence He Stratman Hampshire Max John Dickmit South Tenth Charles H. Durand Adams Street Roy Haney Krueger Storck Jersey Ascot G Vabis Cedar Street Jeremiah Bf Boulware Vermont

Soldier Desertion Case Sparks Emotions at Camp Pike

Charles Forrest, 28, of Columbus township, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ernest Grubb after leaving his field artillery unit at Camp Pike Ark to visit his wife. He faces a court martial likely at Jefferson Barracks St Louis. Forrest says he sought a furlough to see his wife before serving abroad in Europe. His arrest highlights the strain on troops during wartime.

Charles Forrest Columbus Ernest’ Grubb United States Army Forrest Field Artillery National Army Camp Pike Ark Adams County Grubb John Coens Torrest Jefferson Barracks St. Louis

Adams county rallies for third Liberty loan drive

The county and city organize a public bond push aiming to exceed the $1,854,600 quota. Campaign begins April 18 with full page ads in Quincy papers funded by patriotic individuals and firms. Women will lead the school campaign to engage children and households, with Maida Fosgate and W F Kirtley chairing efforts.

Shawis County Quotta Bérid Bat Wintert Buiney Adams County Quincy W. A. Jackson United States Schoal Children Ie Oeatd Colusin Etery Maida -Les Fosgate Third Liberty Loan W. F. Kirtley

Quincy News Briefs on Army Officers and Families

Shrapnel reports Lieut W J Nichols colored resigns medical rank and returns to Quincy due to parent illness. His brother Charles and Mrs Margaret Monckton’s family note sends touch of WWI mobilization as Lea J Monckton arrives in France. Lt George Cunnane hosts dinner for six draftees at Quincy hotel. Soldiers’ troop train visits and local parish reminders mark a busy wartime scene in Quincy.

W. J. Nichols Medical Department of the Army Quincy Camp Funston Kan Medical Reserve Corps Margaret Monckton Nampshire Street Lea J. Monckton France Army Jefferson Barracks San Antonio Wilbur Wright Field Dayton O. Garden City Long Island N.Y Charles Monckton Camp Meade Baltimore

Police Seek Alleged Forger After Saloon Checks

Chief Louis Melton seeks John Schumacker also known as Shoemaker charged with passing two forged checks Saturday at Steve Malone's saloon. He got ten dollars from the checks after a drink. He fled with accomplice William Brockoff who was arrested for passing a check at Hartman Brothers saloon. Gerry Hummelt Shoemaker left Brockoff who was later detained. The money was later restored and charges tied to Brockoff and Shoemaker.

Louis Melton John Schumacker Shoemaker Steve Malone William Brockoff Hartman Brothers Gerry Hummelt Brockoff Charles Baker

Deaths and funerals for Elizabeth Bickhaus in Quincy

Mrs Elizabeth Bickhaus widow of Frank Bickhaus died Saturday morning at 8 o clock after pneumonia She was born in Germany November 19 1838 age 79 longtime Quincy resident and member of St Francis church Christian Mothers society Funeral services set for 8:30 am from 805 North Seventeenth Street and 9:00 am at St Francis burial in St Boniface cemetery Survived by son August and several grandchildren great grandchildren and other relatives

Elizabeth Bickhaus Frank Bickhaus Tucson North Seventeenth Street St. Boniface Cemetery Bickhaus August Tornew Dave Tramnening Abert Rasenbush Ge Kéch Mise Bhizabsike Bickhaus Quincy Arid Sauxed ‘Lohdut St. Louis Grande Childran

Unclear OCR: Deputy Known in Quincy Figures in Kansas City

Fragmentary text notes a deputy figure in Kansas City linked to Quincy. Mentions long service for an organization and a person aged about 65. Details are garbled and uncertain.

Kansas Quincy

Name of deceased to be buried at Green Mount Cemetery

Funeral notice reads that burial will take place this afternoon at Green Mount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. The residence is listed as 617 Leo Street.

Dimoia Leo

City Election Tuesday Cites Clock Change Warnings

Voters cautioned as clocks move forward an hour affecting polling hours. Reports indicate polls may close earlier than expected. officials urge voters to set clocks ahead to avoid missing polling times.

Marriage of H E Knapheide and Paul Botts in Urbana

Mrs H E Knapheide of 523 Maiden Lane and Paul Botts wed in Urbana on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The bride, a teacher, traveled from here Friday morning to United in the ceremony. Parents Mr and Mrs Joe Botts of Plymouth attended. The couple plan to reside temporarily in Urbana and may transfer later to Quinadora in the school.

Daugh Knap H. E.knapheide Maiden Lane Paul ‘Botts Urbana Jea Bottslymouth U Ving School Heria Hetts Rantoul Avia Quindora

Secher Mitchell case to be tried in circuit court docket

Judge Albert Akers will convene the circuit court docket next week with the principal case Joseph Secher versus J S Mitchell over a mortgage foreclosure on Secher's tailoring shop. Separate maintenance suit Mary versus H S A Geise awaits after a prior jury result, and Waters Ware of Camp Point is expected for trial. Week of April 8 lists multiple civil actions including George J Sander versus George W Afil, Niehaus versus American Clothing Co, Secher versus Mitchell, and others.

Albert Akers Circuit Court Joseph Secher J. S. Mitchell Secher Justice of the Peace McCully Miss Mitchell Mary HS A. Geise Wate-rs- Ware Camp Point Camp George J. Sander George W. Afil James Nekinnays S.dr. Osgood Jacob Christis Hens Schwankawrence J. Niehaus American Clothing Co

Daughter of former Quincy mayor dies at 99

Mrs. Millicent Burns of Portland Oregon former resident of Quincy and daughter of Enoch Conyers mayor of Quincy in 1849 died at her home at age 99. She came to Quincy with her parents from Kentucky in 1830 and married W P Burns in 1848. She later moved to Oregon with her husband and daughter Anna.

Anna

Gatlemore cattle sale yields mixed profits amid high costs

An Iowa County farmer sold cattle at auction earning average payouts around 255 dollars per head while feed costs soared and cholera hit losses. The top price exceeded 10 thousand dollars for a paddock of animals, yet overall profit was modest. The farmer’s son and his wife Elmer Fangelivered live at 1814 State Street, Riverside school principal noted.

Gatlemore Ike Athe Ann Gallehas Chita Nrv Elmer-G’ Fangel Owen State’ Street Rigela Reuse Riverside Schoo

Cider Makers Warned Against Adding Sugar

A government notice signed by Daniel C. Roper and W G McAdon warns cider producers and dealers that adding sugar to cider to raise alcohol content violates section 3282 of the internal revenue rulings. The communication says such practice fosters illicit distillation and may lead to seizure and forfeiture, reaffirming that cider remains non alcoholic unless illegal additives are used.

vntCyan Adanig Daniel C. Roper Internal Revenue W.G. NcAdon Secretary of the Treasury Department

Fragmentary Teins Item Shows River Event Phrase

A fragmentary OCR reading hints at a river event with generic phrases. It references a tease yesterday and political style words but lacks clear names or concrete details to identify the incident or location.

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