Red Cross Drive Nets $1000 in Quincy Efforts
In Quincy on a sunny Saturday, Red Cross members and volunteers reported strong results from a membership drive. Mrs. J. W. Emery led the day’s work, with Mrs. M. Edward as general chairman. organizers expect new enrollees to swell the chapter, citing teams on downtown corners raising over $200 and others $100 or more. A Soldiers’ Relief meeting named Mrs. Addison to organize children for benefit work, while Mrs. Calkins outlined plans to engage churches.
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J. W. Emery
M. Edward
Memcommittee
Elieves
Quincy
Red Cross
St. Red Cross
E Sun
Deeds of Mercy
Ncipal
Jas
G. D. Center
Addison
Ross
Calkins
Par
Model Clothing Company One
Waman
Sympathy for France Call to Serve by Red Cross
Daisy Alice Good Apple of Denver Colorado writes a heartfelt plea to join the Red Cross, recalling French aid in wartime and pledging to aid wounded soldiers and comfort the grieving as she offers herself to duty and charity. Her letter honors loved ones and expresses enduring gratitude to France for past help.
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Red Cross
Charity
Woodrow Wilson Gaking on Supplies for Red Cross Efforts
Washington May 6. Woodrow Wilson is at the White House directing the Red Cross drive supplying sheets, gowns, pajamas and hospital linen for American hospitals and bases in Europe. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Ellen Woodrow are aiding Red Cross work alongside Mrs. Marshall and other officials.
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Secretary of the Interior
Women of the Interior
Dent
David BF. Houston
of Agriculture Oil Working
Wernes
Red Cross
Base
Ross Als
Mide
Navy Spitals
Army Base Hospital
Europe
Pepper and Abe Martin at the Little Gem cafe
The snippet shows Abe Martin and Mrs Tik foots at the Little Gem cafe discussing current times with a rustic remark about war. The line captures a lighthearted rural dialogue and local color without full context.
Red Cross Seeks Help In Global Relief Efforts
Across the county workers affiliated with various groups are aiding in hospital supply production with growing output, yet demand remains vast. The Red Cross urges continued local and national participation, promising invaluable aid in saving lives and easing suffering.
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Red Cross
Red Cross National Organization
Bloomington May Seek Armory Plan
Royal W. Jackson of Quincy, a Fifth Infantry lieutenant, urged Secretary Perry of the Chamber of Commerce to share armory details. He notes Illinois previously funded armories in five cities, including Quincy with $65,000 plus a $10,000 site. The letter suggests Bloomington could use similar steps.
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Bloomington
Royal W. Jackson
Quincy
Fifth Infantry
Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Ilinois
Illinois
Mill Employes Enjoy Dance at United Cereal Mills
United Cereal Mills workers held a Saturday night dance on the reserve storage floor with 120 attendees. Each employee could bring a gentleman guest, with refreshments in the new restaurant. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Arthur Dunn and Mr and Mrs Earl Cummins, who helped plan the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cereal Mills
Arthur Dunn
Earl H. Cummins
J. Will Wall
M. T. Ash
Dunn
Mrs. Cummins
Probate notes in county court decision on Kohl estate tax
Judge McCarl ruled the Kohl estate not liable for inheritance tax after a Friday hearing. Inventory for Charles E. Taylor lists 190 in charters 200 cash and 10 bank shares worth 147. Sarah Huston's estate shows 85 mining shares with no value. real estate totals include 240 Canada acres valued 4800 and 2900 equity, 14 Avery company shares 1190, and 500 Washington equity. Henry Morrison's will filed Saturday devises his wife Ollie Morris the estate.
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McCarl
Jin
Adam H. Kohl
Charles E. Taylor
Sarah Huston
Canada
Avery Company
Ann
Washington
Henry Morrison
Ollie Morris
Rally Day at Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church
Members will hold an all day rally with Rev E H Fletcher state missionary present to preach at all services. At 3 PM the church clubs report will be heard and at 4 PM the Culture club will present a patriotic program. Regular evening services follow at 8 PM.
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Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church
E, Eh, Fletcher
Culture Club
Dentists Meet Here This Week in Quincy Illinois
The 58th annual meeting of the Illinois State Dental Society will be held in Quincy Tuesday through Friday with 27 component societies attending. Thirty-seven exhibitors cover every dental branch, with clinics planned at Blessing and St Marys hospitals and a Hall method clinic in the armory. The local committee chaired by Dr. W L King announced a full program including an address of welcome by Quincy Mayor John A Thomson and the last presidents dinner led by Dr J P Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Dental Society
Quincy
First Baptist Church
G. F. Oliver
D. D
John A. Thompson
L. B. Terence
Chester
Henry L. Whippie
C N. Johnson
Chicago
Armory
Blessing
St. Mary's Hospitals
D. D. Campbell
Kansas City
J. P. Buckley
Quincy Dental Club
Country Club
Orpheum
Wives of Entertainment Committee
Illinois Cafe Passes To New Owner James Enloe
James F. Enloe bought the Illinois cafe on Thursday and took charge Saturday. He brings business experience and plans to keep the cafe’s fine reputation. The entire place was remodeled and now offers a high standard of food and service. Enloe previously ran the Tri Angle pool room and the cigar store in the Illinois State Bank building.
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James F. Enloe
Illinois Cafe
Mr. Enloe
Illinois State Bank
M Bruce Wilkins Injured in Chicago
Mrs Frances Gooch of 2035 Broadway received word that her son in law M Bruce Wilkins a former Quincy resident now a Chicago shoe salesman was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when struck by an automobile on Chicago s South Side He was taken to a hospital and has been unconscious since doctors cannot predict the outcome until he regains consciousness
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Frances Gooch
Broadway
M. Bruce Wilkins
Chicago
Quincey
South Side
Moose Excursion to Keokuk Leaves at 10:30 A M
Loyal Order of Moose members board the G W Hill at the local dock for a trip to Keokuk with tickets selling briskly. The boat is due to arrive in Keokuk in the afternoon and the return trip will reach Quincy by 10 P M, with a 6 P M deadline in Keokuk for the excursionists.
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Order of Moose
Keokuk
G. W. Hill
Rasid
Quincy
Twenty two recruits depart in five days enlistment report
In the last five days Serjeant Jesse A Smith sent away 22 men who enlisted locally. Among Saturday enlistments William G Smith age 16 from Newark Mo joined Coast Artillery with a mother's consent. Albert St Aubin from Cincinnati hospital corps. W G Unglaub from Quincy aviation. Thomas J Pry of 227 North Third Street joined infantry.
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Jesse A."smith
William G. Smith
Vecars
Newark
Coast Artillery
Albert St. Aubin
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. G. Unglaub
Quincy
Aviation
Thomas J. Pry
North Third Street
Infantry
Muscle Soreness Relief Ad From Early Drugstore
An advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment as quick relief for muscle strain soreness from unusual work or exercise. It claims easy application, deep penetration without rubbing, and suitability for rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises backache and other external pains. Available at your druggist for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Whig's Birthday Marked Quietly at 78 Years
The Quincy Whig notes its 78th anniversary on a Saturday with no celebration or cake. The paper recalls its 1838 establishment and vows an 80th birthday party next year. It remains four years behind Chauncey M. Depew, who never ages.
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Quincy Whig
Chauncey M. Depew
Camp Parker Named for Gardiner Park Official
Soldiers name the new camp Camp Parker in Gardner Park, honoring Mrs. E. J. Parker who granted leave for camp and supported soldiery. The camp opens with Sunday services and Captain Edward Fawcett to preach. Bloomington recruits arrive for preliminary training alongside others from the Fifth Territory. Donald Center and Farrow from Griggsville join the Mounted Scouts, now fully staffed.
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Parker
Gardner Park
Camp
E. J. Parker
Park Commission
Edward Fawcett
Bloomington
Quincy
Center
Uoming
Donald Center
C. D. Center
Mounted Scouts
University of Illnois
Farrow
Griggsville
Quincy s Pulse Officers Elected At Christchurch Society
Mrs B R Bauman was elected president of the Christian Endeavor society of Christchurch at Friday evening’s meeting. Officers include Miss Lillian Henhoff as vice president, Harvey Wittland secretary, Miss Helen Tacke treasurer, Miss Ruth DeKoning organist, Mrs W Knopfmeyer look out chair, Rev R R Bauman prayer meeting chair, and William Knopfmeyer social committee chair. The group has 30 members. Light frost Friday night caused no crop damage. Thermometer at pumping station read 35 degrees Saturday morning, lowest since May 2 1911 when it hit 34. Mrs Limberg awarded $660 settlement in suit against Caroline P Gorman estate. she receives $600 for nursing services during Mrs Gorman’s last illness.
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B. R. Bauman
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Christchurch
Lillian Henhoff
Harvey Wittland
Helen Tacke
Ruth DeKoning
W. Knopfmeyyer
R. R. Bauman
William Knopfmeyer
Quincy
Walters Fined By Judge In County Court
Warren Walters was fined 50 dollars by Judge MecCarl in county court Saturday on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Marie Aubrey. He asked for a new trial and the appeal hearing is set for next week.
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Walters
Warren Walters
MecCarl
Marie Aubrey
W T Ast Chaplain Receives Comfort Bags Request
Mrs D B Dines sends thanks to Chaplain Frank Thompson at the Great Lakes training station for the comfort bags from the union. The union asks for similar bags for local enlistees and welcomes small donations or money to fund them at the W C T U headquarters at Eighth and Hampshire.
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D. B. Dines
W. T. Ast
Frank Thompson
Great Lakes
Union
Eighth
Hampshire Streets
Parish league reorganization plans set for Monday meeting
Parish league players and enthusiasts will hold a mass meeting at St. Boniface club rooms Monday evening to plan a schedule for the season. St. Francis withdraws, replaced by a team from St. Peter's parish, with many addresses expected to be announced.
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St. Boniface
St. Francis
St. Peter's
O Farrrells to Play For Local Groups All Week
O Farrrells orchestra has a full week ahead with performances at the Married Women of the Manned club in Arcade hall Monday, the K of C in Mt Sterling Tuesday, Young Bachelors of Warsaw Wednesday, Canton Social club Thursday, and the T P A at Highland park Saturday, highlighting a busy schedule.
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O'Farrell
Arcade Hall
K. of C
Mt. Sterling
Warsaw
Canton
Highland Park
Men Who Are Born Great May Overcome Adversity Czar Did
A compact reflection notes that greatness is not fixed and cites the Czar as an example who overcame obstacles. It frames enduring leadership as a test of character and resolve.
Business Men Are Confident About Keeping Trade Steady
Quincy business interests express confidence that wartime trade will remain steady with normal living conditions kept on a peace level. They criticize “false economy” urging restraint that would harm manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers by reducing profits and employment, stressing the need to keep workers employed during the crisis.
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Quincy
Robert Halbach
Halbach. Schroeder Company
Walber Moves to Jefferson Hotel as Assistant Manager
Harry Walber of the Hotel Quincy will become assistant manager of the Hotel Jefferson in Peoria, reporting to Sorace Wiggins. He leaves Quincy in ten days after 19 years in hotels, including 18 months at the Quincy, with his family remaining until June 1 for their daughter’s schooling.
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Harry Walber
Quincy
Jefferson
Peoria
Walber
Sorace Wiggins
Illinois
Quincey
Walker
Newcomb
Funeral for Charles Hartzell Held at Home
Death notices report the funeral of Charles Hartzell at 2:30 PM Saturday in the 620 Madison Street residence conducted by Rev. I W Bingaman of Luther Memorial church. Large attendance and fine floral offerings noted. Bearers were Henry Uwuseman William Fisher Noah Nettles John Saner Fred Saner and James Sweney. Burial followed in Greenmount cemetery.
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Charles Hartzell
Madison Street
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Henry Uwuseman
William Fisher
Noah Nettles
John and Fred Saner
James Sweney
Greenmount Cemetery
Navy Enlistee George Welsch Dies in the East
George Welsch who enlisted in the navy here March 30 in the east died. His father Dr. John A. Welsch 304 Hampshire street Quincy received the word. The cause of death is not known. He leaves his father mother Mrs Minnie Welsch of Keokuk three sisters Elaine Anna Maude and Jennie and one brother Henry all of Keokuk. In all probability the body will be taken to Keokuk for burial.
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George Welsch
Dil
John A. Welsch
Hampshire Street
Quincy
Minnie Welsch
Keokuk
Elaine
Anna Maude
Jennie
Henry
Buttricks to Attend State Congregational Meeting
Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Buttrick of the Congregational church will travel to Galesburg Monday for the state meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. John Gardner, father of Mrs. Buttrick, will join them and return for a short visit. Frances Reeder spoke on Good Literature for Children at the Washington P T A patriotic meeting Friday afternoon with songs and a flag salute. Hostesses included Mrs. Schermerhorn, Mrs. Nickerson, Mrs. Beard, and A Kent Lawrence. visitors Mr. and Mrs. IT. E. Jackson reside at 414 South Sixteenth Street.
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G. A. Buttrick
Congregational Church
Galesburg
Congregational Church State
John Gardner
Buttrick
Frances Reeder
Washington
Parent-Teacher Association
William Schermerhorn
May Nickerson
Gertrude Beard
St. Louis
A. Kent Lawrence
Baltimore
Maryland
IT. E. Jackson
Sixteenth Street
An Unearthed Quip Reflects On Identity And Vanity
A vintage witticism notes that proving a woman isn t contrary would negate womanhood while a man s flaw lies in many small faults. It ends with a quip about Eve dressing without a mirror and Satan s knowledge of how she did it.
Registration of all men for military service outlined
All men within legal age must register for military service at polling places or by mail if absent. City and county officials will run the registration with sheriffs, county clerks, and physicians in rural areas. The plan centers on civilian officials and volunteer registrars under federal supervision, with registration day to be announced by the President.
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United States Army
Wilson
Senate
House
Abbott
Thompson
War Department
National Army
Government Seeks Arsenal Workers in Several Cities
The United States civil service commission seeks skilled workers for arsenals in Watertown Massachusetts Rock Island Illinois and Frankford Arsenal Philadelphia PA with eight hour rates and overtime. Positions include machinists toolmakers die sinkers profilers drop forgers grinders adjusters barrel straighteners riflers milling machine operators punch press operators and inspectors. Apply now to the board of examiners at the respective arsenals or to the civil service commission Washington DC or the US civil service board secretary. Qualified applicants will be called for employment as needed and must cover their travel expenses.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Watertown
Mass
Rock Island
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Rock Island Arsenal
Diesink
Board of Examiners
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
Secretary of the
United States Civil Service Board
Deeds Recorded in Mendon and Quincy
Charles F Burnham transfers lot 4 block 2 Frisbie s add Mendon for 3000 dollars Daniel Degus conveys lot 18 block 101 John Wood s add Quincy to J C and Osa Grate for 2025 dollars
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Charles F. Burnham
Joseph L. Rohr
Frisbie
Mendon
Daniel Degus
J.C
Osa
Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois generally fair Sunday and Monday with unsettled southern areas and continued cool conditions. Missouri shows fair to cloudy in north and central with possible showers in the extreme south Sunday, cooler, then fair and warmer Monday. Iowa forecast fair Sunday and Monday with warmer conditions on Monday.
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Missouri
Iowa
River Forecast Saline Area Update
River levels from below Warsaw to Quincey remain stationary or rise slowly. From Hannibal to Louisiane the flow will fall slowly tonight and probably Sunday.
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Warsaw
Quincey
Hannibal
Louisiane
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