New Officers Elected At Quincy Chamber Meeting
Ricker named president and W J Eton treasurer as J Singleton steps aside in unanimous vote. The old board canvassed the results and adjourned sine die. Truman T Pierson reported strong finances and noted continued reorganizational reforms and a new bureau system to handle varied divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. J. Ricker
Uicer
W. J. Eton
Chamber of Erce
Truman T. Pierson
Pier
F. J. Ricker
W. J. Singleho
Singleton
Nomin
New Officers Aim to Expand Chamber of Commerce Reach
The Chamber of Commerce has grown into governmental work across Adams County Illinois and neighboring Marion and Lewis counties Missouri. Since President George D. Levi and late Judge Perry launched the plan two years ago, the organization has extended its influence into surrounding communities and now includes members from leading towns and villages, with the new board expected to push community membership further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Levi
Perry
Adams County
Ill
Marion
Lewis Counties
City Helps With Cleanup During Cleanup Week
David Markillie, superintendent of the board of public works, says the city will haul away residents rubbish if piled in alleys during cleanup week ending May 4. Extra wagons may be used. ashes will not be hauled. Tin cans wood brush constitute rubbish. Offer valid through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Markillie
Board of Public Works
Markillie
Quincy News Briefs and Court Actions
Quincy residents face arraignment for contempt of court as Ed Russell case continues before Judge P W Reardon. City finance checks surplus funds with a budget presentation planned next week. Theodore B Pape remains in Quincy awaiting June federal court in Springfield. Jerry Childers arrested for peace disturbance after work at Miller Transfer. Constable says Margaret Hayes in Welte delinquency case is not his daughter. War gardens frost damaged tomatoes strawberries potatoes and beans in Quincy and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
City
Thodore B. Pape
Quincy
South
Federal Court of
Springfield
J. P. Hayes
Margaret Hayes
Cherry Street
Deaths and Funerals William J Cramer
Funeral services for William J. Cramer will be held Friday at 8:30 from Freiburg's parlors and 9 from St Boniface church. Burial in St Boniface cemetery. Friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Cramer
Freiburg
St. Boniface Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
O Connell Set for Trial May 20 in Brown County Case
Brown county defendant Tim O Connell, jailed in Adams county, will be arraigned in Jacksonville on May 20 for the murder of laborer Jim Lent near Mt. Sterling. Prosecution ready, defense confident. O Connell may plead self defense. Witnesses summoned from Brown county. O Connell reputedly worth over $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim O'Connell
Brown County
Adams County
Jim Lent
Mt. Sterling
Jacksonville
Albert Akers
Quincy
O’connell
O'Connell
John Coens
John E. Wall
Hartzell
Carthage
Dietrich
Beardstown
McNeif
Chicago
Metropolis
Lent
Versailles
Ben Sumoned
Patriotic Masonic Address Highlights Banquet
Isaac Cutter of Camp Point delivered a stirring patriotic address at the Nerman lodge banquet in the Masonic temple Tuesday night. More than 200 members attended the day’s degree work and evening banquet, served by Alpha chapter O.E.S. The hall wore patriotic colors. Toastmaster Charles H. Eichenauer introduced Emmett Howard and William Schlagenhaus. The Grand Lecturers' club of Quincy endorsed Howard for grand junior warden, drawing strong approval. District deputy grand masters from out of town attended, along with about 75 county lodge visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Cutter
Camp Point
Ilinois Masons
Nerman Lodge
Masonic Temple
Herman Lodge
Alpha Chapter
O. FE. S
Charles H. Eichenauer
Emmett Howard
William Schlagenhaus
Quincy
Howard
C. C. Sawyer
Altoona
C. L. Charpentier
West Point
Everett Lawrence
Hull
Peter Owenweller
Macomb
Strangely Cold April Weather Reported by Observer Brinkoetter
Weather data shows April average 48.1 degrees, 4 inches rainfall, 78 as high and 27 as low, with northeast winds uncommon for April. River levels ranged from 4.1 to 10 feet with a mean near 6.97 feet. Martha Williams, believed demented, to be defendant in county court for sanity inquiry later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkoetter
Martha Williams
Labor protest parades back Mooney appeal in California
Organized labor in Quincy led a 1000 strong march from the Labor temple to denounce California authorities for denying a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney, the bomber sentenced to death for the San Francisco preparedness parade bombing. The nationwide protest mirrored a San Francisco parade and followed President Wilson's request to California's Supreme Court for a retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Quincy
Courts of
California
Labor Temple
Thomas J. Mooney
Mulder
San Francisco
Mooney
Molders
George Fries
George Zumstag
Gus L. Schultz
Tony Schulte
Frank Slingluff
William Ellerman
William Bowen
David Reuter
William Nickerson
Wilson
Supreme Court of California
Missouri Men Pass Training Camp Test
Several Missouri men passed the third officers training camp test at Camp Funston and earned commissions as second lieutenants. John B. Davis of La Grange and C. O. Raine in field artillery are listed among successful infantry and artillery candidates, with others from northeast Missouri including James B. Bidgood Shelbyville Howard B. Keath Mexico Fred F. Peck Mexico Ray Servier Milan and Glenn A. Sibbit Moberly in infantry or field artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Camp Funston
United States Army
John B. Davis
la Grange
C. O. Raine
Field Artillery
James B. Bidgood
Shelbyville
Howard B. Keath
Mexico
Fred F. Peck
Ray Servier
Milan
Glenn A. Sibbit
Moberly
Canton Man Joined Pershing's Army Last August
Elmer L. Graham of Canton Missouri is among the longest connected with General Pershing's army from the region. Enlisted in Denver, he went to Mexico, then joined Pack Train No 10 and has been in France since last August. Previously in Quincy as Western Union messenger, he later lived in Canton with his family for six years. His father J D Graham received a photo from France. Graham stands six feet two inches and is described as full of fighting blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Graham
Canton
General Pershing
Mr. Graham
Denver
Mexico
France
Quincy
Western Union
Naval Reserve
J. D. Graham
Graham
Whig Telephone Query Prompted For Next Morning Print
A notice invites readers to submit questions by telephone during the day for publication in the following morning issue. The whimsical call suggests a lighthearted regional press practice and public engagement with readers.
French 75 Gun Caliber and Weight
The French 75 uses a 75 millimeter caliber, which equals about 2.955 inches. The gun weighs 2,500 pounds.
Carpenters In Meeting Fail To Call Strike
Carpenters union members will not strike today and will seek wage agreement through their committee. The union met with Mr. Orris of Indianapolis, general organizer, in the Labor Temple. Employers met the committee but refused to listen to demands. One local contractor said the requested increase was out of the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Labor Temple
Orris
Indianapolis
Missouri Ranks High in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Missouri reports 28 663 100 subscribed in eighth district with 55 honor counties. St Louis totals 36 507 750 while Memphis forecast to reach quota. Eight district near over subscription with three days left and every county mostly above quota. Liberty Loan organization directs campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jackson
Liberty Loan Bulletin
Missouri
Federal Reserve District
St. Louis
Liberty Loan Organization
Quincy
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Liberty Loan
Memphis
Shelby
Madison County
Auto Freight Line to Run Daily Between Liberty and Quincy
Jake Spangler of Liberty has purchased auto trucks to operate a daily freight line between Liberty and Quincy. The Liberty headquarters will be at the Franklin hotel. New manager for Western Catholic staff is appointed in Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Spangler
Liberty
Quincy
Franklin Hotel
W. C
Frank Schliecher
Hannibal
Western Catholic
Chris Freiburg
Crispin Shoe Company
J. B. C. Freiburg
Policeman Clair to Wed in St Louis This Week
Charles Clair of the police department will marry Miss Helen Seifert of 213 South Seventh street in St Louis this week. Clair is on a two week vacation and will spend his honeymoon there. Upon returning to Quincy they will reside temporarily at the Tremont hotel with many friends noting them as estimable residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clair
Police Department
St. Louis
Helen Seifert
South Seventh Street
Policeman Clair
Quincy
Tremont Hotel
For Rent Nice Furnished Front Room
Nicely furnished front room for rent with modern conveniences. Close to good board. Call 319 North 9th St. Phone 2139-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 9Th St
Two Quincy Girls Advertise for Farm Work in War Time
In the July August sun two confident Quincy girls post a Whig ad seeking farm hand positions in rural districts during wartime labor shortages. They offer to take men's roles, donning work garb and handling pitchforks and hoes, driven by patriotism and readiness to harvest if other help is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prim Quincy
Whig
Taxpayers In Quincy Face Delinquent Real Estate Tax
Quincy taxpayers who have not paid real estate assessments must pay overdue amounts starting today at the county treasurer office of Edward Peter. Books have been open since January 1 and delinquent taxes risk June sales at the courthouse. Penalties include 1 cent per lot or part, 26 cents per land tract, and 1 percent of total tax. early signs point to the largest property sales in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Edward Peter
Court House
War Souvenir Collection On Display In Halbach Window
A display of wartime souvenirs gathered by Lieut. Ralph Young of the Fifteenth British battalion is in the Halbach-Schroeder window. Items include a steel helmet from France, a gas mask, a German arrow found by Belgians, a dead German collar badge, a Hale rifle grenade, a Mills grenade, a trench periscope, silk balloon net from Zeppelin, and city bombardment views from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Halbach-Schroeder
Lieut
Young
France
Namah
105Th Regiment
Hale
Mills
Caffley
England
Lieut. Robinson
V. C
Board of Communication
Decision reserved in Bowles divorce case
Judge Albert Akers reserved his decision in the Bowles divorce suit filed by L. W. Bowles against his wife Annabelle Bowles formerly Seaton. Evidence in circuit court showed Mrs Bowles left after four months of marriage on October 6 1915 due to alleged lack of congeniality, with furniture reportedly taken when she departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Akers
L. W. Bowles
Annabelle Bowles
Annabelle Seaton
Circuit Court
Wabash Fireman Loses Use of Coal Shovel
Wabash passenger train bound for Springfield at 10 30 p m returned to the city Wednesday night after the fireman got his coal shovel stuck in the coal tender door. The shovel could not be freed and the train paused briefly at the Wabash round house before resuming its journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Front Street
Springfield
Atlock
Wabash Round House
Hoar Returns as General Superintendent at Duker Store
After five years away, C B Hoar comes back to Quincy to join the W T Duker Co as general superintendent. Formerly with Duker in Quincy and later Justice Hoar Co in Keokuk, he chose the Quincy post to advance in department store leadership. He is known for his genial manner and Masonic involvement. He is son of Ald. Charles E Hoar and will reside at the Hotel Quincy pending apartment availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hoar
Quincy
W. T. Duker Company
Hoar
Duker
Keokuk
Iowa
Justice-Hoar Co
W. T. Duker
W. T. Duker Co
Mr. Hoar
Bodley Lodge
Gem City
Charles E. Hoar
North Sixth Avenue
Mrs. Hoar
Hotel
Sam B Boothe Writes Folks of Life in France
Private Samuel B. Boothe, baker in Co 9 quartermaster corps AEF, writes from Somewhere in France to Mrs. Fannie Wiggens detailing daily bread output of 33,000 pounds, 220 pounds dough per batch, weather and distant homes, stone villages, large street cars, frequent air activity, and gratitude for Christmas boxes. Political outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam B. Boothe
France
Fannie Wiggens
North Thirteenth Street
Samuel B. Boothe
Co. 9
Quartermaster Corps
American Expeditionary Forces
Dog Poisoners Warned by Police Chief
Chief of Police Melton warns that anyone poisoning dogs will be prosecuted if caught. Residents report several cases of poisoned meat scattered in yards, risking harm to pets and small children who might eat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Weather summary across Illinois Iowa and Missouri
Illinois warms for Thursday and Friday with fair skies. In the south conditions stay fair, while the north turns unsettled and cooler. Iowa predicts partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with warmer south and cooler northwest. Missouri enjoys fair weather Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
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Bankers
Ricker
Ricker National Bank
Quinational Bank
Illinois State Bank
Chamber of Mercers
John Carroll
Dward Fawcett
Rotary Club
Ctary Pierson
Lemen
Parto
Vere
Merm
Chamber of Commerce
United States
H. F. J. Rigber
WM J. Singleton
W. T. Dueker
Abe Martin
Ced
Jerry Childers
Andrew Miller
The
Miller Transfer Company
Childers
Transfer Company
War Gardens
O Connell
Bodley Masons
Canton and LaGrange
Pershing
Garner
Ralph Garner
Fifth and Elm Streets
George Steinbrecher
Scott and
Clair
Snn
Red Cross
Adams County Red Cross
Motor Club
Quincy Motor Club
Newcomb
B. Hoar
Wabash
Samuel B. Bogthe
Davenport
Warsaw
Louisiana
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