Welcome Home plans for Quincy boys in the 33rd division
The executive committee outlines a two to three week welcome home for the Quincy 33rd division soldiers. The event centers at Washington park and Camp Parker with a 4:30 picnic, band performances by the Illinois State band, a public dance, and an armory dance the following night. Families provide baskets and meals, and badges will control admission to the Camp Parker supper area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
C. W. Leffingwell
Washington Park
Camp Parker
Hhnois
83Rd
O’farrell
Pot" Fifer
Caines
Ward Best
Harry Bray
Sth
Locust
Executive Committee
Cannon Ball Trail To Be Incorporated
Directors of the Cannon Ball Trail association met at Hotel Custer in Galesburg to form the group and draft a constitution and by laws. A mass meeting is planned for June in Galesburg with a Springfield delegation to push priority construction of the Chicago Quincy highway along the Bo & QQ railroad corridors. Governor Lowden and highways chief S E Bradt may attend the meeting to press for early work on the new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Ball Trail Association
Chicago Quincy Highway
Trail
Hotel Custer
Galesbury
W. H. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
N.S. McClintock
Galva
George S. Faxon
Plane
Charles Webster
Galesburg
Husband Of Quincy Girl Inspects Planes
Mrs Theodore P Wright formerly Miss Margaret McCarl writes her father Judge Lyman McCarl about tuning and preparing great airships for their transatlantic flight. Her husband serves as chief government inspector ensuring safety during final prep hours. They reside in Hempstead Iowa and married in Quincy last November before moving to Hempstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore P. Wright
Margaret McCarl
Lyman McCarl
Wright
Hempstead
I. T
Miss McCarl
Quincy
Valley Flotilla To Tour Mississippi River Route
Recruiting Officer Zivney announces a naval flotilla tour through the Mississippi valley including the destroyer U S S Isabel submarine K 3 three sub chasers and two flying boats with an Alpine band and a navy entertainment team to showcase activities at home and abroad. The flotilla aims to visit Quincy and will feature veteran officers and crews with motion picture projections of war zone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Navy
Zivney
Navy Department
Mississippi Valley
Quincey
U.S. S. Isabel
Santee Injured In Rock Island Motorcycle Crash
J W Santee, son in law of Mrs A Rafferty of 224 North Third street, is in critical condition at St Anthony hospital Rock Island after a motorcycle sidecar collision Thursday. Leo McCandless died. M McCullough has a broken leg. Mrs Rafferty heads to Davenport to join the Santees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Santee
A. Rafferty
North Third Street
St. Anthony Hospital
Rock Island
Rock Isand
Leo McCandless
M. McCullough
Levee Plans debated to raise three feet in Indian Grove
Ardent discussions focus on strengthening levees after high water records on the Mississippi and Quincy Bay. Rock Creek school house hosts tonight’s meeting with engineers recommending an inner berm and use of excavated dirt to lift the levee by about three feet. Farmers in Indian Grove district unite for improvements as 18,000 acres flourish with a promising wheat crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Quincy Bay
Indian Grove
Rock Creek
Chicago Will Greet Suro In Three Parts
Chicago plans to welcome the Thirty third division in three installments of about 7 500 men each in the latter half of May. Bernard E Sunny H H Merrick and Roger Sullivan press officials in Washington and New York to speed the plan. Arrival likely around May 25 with three separate transports Mount Vernon Siboney and Charleston. Three waves aim to prevent city congestion and provide a proper welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
New York
War Department
Bernard E. Sunny
H. H. Merrick
Roger Sullivan
Army
Brvs
Mount Vernon
Siboney
Charleston
Mr. Sunny
Chicaso
Actim
Rotarians Invited To Meeting To Form State Chamber
Edward Fawcett of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce invites Rotarians statewide to send at least two delegates to a June 16 1919 Quincy meeting to organize a Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. The move aims to unite business interests and benefit industry across Illinois. Proposals and programs will be distributed soon and replies encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fawcett
Ouiney Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Quincey
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Phnes
Ouinevon
Pres
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Two Divorces Filed In Circuit Court
Two divorce suits were filed on Friday charging desertion. Anna R. Waller, who married Noah Waller on April 15, 1909 in Edina Missouri, says he left Aug. 21, 1918 and has not returned, seeking alimony and custody of their daughter Anna, eight. Florence M. Perkins, who married Charles G. Perkins July 18, 1912, says he left May 18, 1916. she seeks custody of their child, alimony, and restoration of her maiden name Florence M. Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna R. Waller
Noah Waller
Edina
Anna 1
Florence M. Perkins
Charles G. Perkins
Burton Township To Greet Its Soldiers
Burton township will host a June welcome home for returning soldiers sailors and marines. James Cook chairs the organizing committee planning an open air banquet with a speaking and music program and hopes to include several Quincy men. About 30 former service members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Township
James Cook
Quincy
Cook
Aged Woman Seeks Removal of Conservator in Court
In county court Mrs. Margaret Laacke of Melrose seeks removal of the State Savings Loan & Trust Co as conservator of her property. The trial resumed after jurors were being selected, with witnesses testifying to her capacity and sound mind. Henry Laacke, her son, attended with her, and the courtroom was crowded as the case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Laacke
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Laacke
Melrose
Lancaster
Henry Laacke
Concert Program Washington Park Ilinois State Band
Ellis Brooks directs a Washington Park concert featuring two Brooks compositions and Pat Fifer's Happy Days. Program includes Star Spangled Banner Overture Fest Leather Waltz Suite On Wings of Melody Love and Friendship Atlantis Nocturne and Morning Hymn of Praise A Court Function I Love Thee The Destruction of Atlantis Lohengrin scenes and selections from French operetta Wagner and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Brooks
Ilinois
Washington Park
Elis Brooks
W. F. Thompson
Eileen
Herbert
Spain
Langey
Atlantis
Rae Oyene Ne
Fifer
Celey
C. AL Fifer
State License Fee Set for Missouri Angling
Quincy anglers face a $2.50 fishing fee in Missouri under a proposed law. If Governor Gardner vetoes, the license could still be required by counties. In Marion County, out of county residents must pay $2.50 to fish in local streams and access Eastern Slough or Fabius waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Missouri
Gardner
Hawkins Re employed In Elm Grove School
C. L. Hawkins, a 14 year Elm Grove teacher, is re employed for the coming year in North East township at 110 dollars per month. It is the highest rural school pay in Adams county. County Superintendent John Steiner also appointed Robert Boyer to Fall creek school for next year at 100 dollars per month. Boyer has taught the school for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hawkins
Elm Grove
North East Township
Adams County
John Steiner
Robert Boyer
Fall Creek
Boyer
Bradstreet Office Sees Manager Change in City History
C. E. Doctor, who has run the Bradstreet office in the city for a year, resigns to join the National Cash Register company and relocate to Burlington. He will headquarter there and cover the territory. E. F. Wicks of Kansas City arrives to assume Bradstreet manager duties starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Doctor
Bradstreet
Cty
National Cash Register Company
Burlington
Ms Doctor
E. F. Wicks
Kansas City
City
Bradstret
Grace extension for income tax payment due date
Revenue collectors announce that the June 14 second installment falls on Sunday. The Internal Revenue Bureau will accept payments on Monday June 16, preserving a ten day grace period for taxes due that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Hill Bravest Soldier Revered by Army Officers
Washington dispatches quote Representative Madden of Chicago as saying Major Henry R. Hill, formerly a brigadier general, was one of the best and bravest officers. Madden investigated charges of favoritism against national guard officers and argues demotion was sometimes necessary. He favors universal training, proposing 19 year olds undergo ongoing drill for three years to avoid wartime work disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Henry R. Hill
Washington
Representative Madden
Chicago
Madden
National Guard
Quincy Fire Threat Nears Boathouse Destruction
A stove pipe ignition on the roof of the Diamond Jo boathouse in Quincy Friday morning narrowly avoided heavy damage as the fire department acted quickly to save the structure. Also reported are civil suits over a Ford sale, police department fund drive for St Mary’s hospital, and various city notices on rubbish pickups, a new steel bridge, hotel changes, damages acceptance in a streetcar death, foreclosures, parole updates, and a wife beating arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Jo
Police Help Hospital
Quincy
Hears From Brother In The German Army
Herman Dege of Quincy reports a brother in the German army near sailing for Germany and shares news of two other brothers in the conflict. One escaped unharmed, the other injured in the hand crippling him, while another brother Karl is expected home soon. Ernst, Karl, and Otto send regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dege
England
Herman Dege
Quincy
Germany
Munich
Brother Trust
Ife
Berlin
Frieda
Westphalen
Karl
Ernst
Otto
Budget Ready For Approval By City Council
The city council finance committee completed a tentative budget and on Sunday will meet to consider appropriations before presenting to aldermen Monday for adoption. They will decide on raising funds, feasibility of a special election for a tax levy, or cutting expenses to cover the year's costs. The committee aims to finalize the budget but may wait on aldermen to agree on departmental funds.
Centenary Workers Launch Local Drive
In a Friday night meeting at the Vermont Street Methodist church 75 workers launched a drive to raise 40000 for the church share of a 105000000 centenary fund for United Methodist churches. Speakers outlined campaign plans, with 13 soliciting teams and pledges over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street Methodist
United States
Ladies’ Social Union
H. F. Lummis
W. T Badles
Soldiers’ Home
G. L. Lush
Grace Street
Grace Church
S. Hy. Allard
W. B. Smiley
E. J. Tayior
D. L. Musselman
Centenary
V. G. Musselman
George H. Wilson
J. D. Reed
Quincy Boys Compete In State Swimming Meet
Horace Koehler and Rome Bockenhoff entered the state YMCA swimming meet under Freeport association guidance. Koehler posted distances and times in back, breast and free events, while Bockenhoff logged sprint and relay times. Tryouts for others follow under S N Gabel with a free swimming campaign announced for boys ages 10 to 14 May 19 to 23 and ages 12 to 18 May 26 to 30. In Friday league action, Electric Wheel defeated Headquarters 16 to 11. WY. M. C. A. will face Otis Elevator shop at 2:30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Koehler
Rome Boekenhoff
Y. M. C. Avs
Freeport Association
Koehler
Rome Bockenhoff
S.N. Gabel
Gabel
Electric Wheel Nine
Otis Elevator Shop
Wooden Blocks for New Paving on Maine Street
City proposes wooden blocks to pave East Maine Street this summer pending funding. Property owners are financially able to support the project with few objections expected. Mayor P J O'Brien touts wooden blocks as best for residential areas, improving beauty and traffic for visitors. A top dressing around the park will be added when hot weather arrives, with plans to spread asphalt prep and sand before rolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Maine Street
P. J. O’brien
P. J. O'Brien
Board of Local Improvements
O'Brien
St. Louis
Ray Pfanschmidt Released From Missouri Prison
Ray Pfanschmidt has been released from the Missouri state prison at Jefferson City and returned to Kansas City to reside. He was sentenced to two years for auto theft but was freed nine months early for good behavior. He worked in the prison book factory and was deemed a model prisoner by the warden. Police will monitor him closely in Kansas City and may arrest him if he misbehaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Pfanschmidt
State Prison of
Missouri
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Pfanschmidt
More New Members Taken In South Side
Five new members were initiated at the South Side Boat club meeting, with eight additional applications awaiting action. Warren Hartzell and Julius Pfaffe, former soldiers from France, attended and were warmly welcomed. The stag dance is scheduled for Saturday night May 21, the annual fish fry for June 1, and a trap shoot will be held Sunday May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Warren Hartzell
Julius Pfaffe
France
Minor Police Cases Highlight Friday Police Court Session
Frank Young, railroad laborer, appeared in police court for the fourth time Friday and received a $25 fine plus costs for drunkenness, with workhouse time and macadam duties. George Pfeiffer's peace disturbance case was continued until Wednesday. Pfeiffer is charged with striking a street car conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
George Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois will see fair weather on Saturday with Sunday partly cloudy and warmer in the west and south. Missouri experiences fair skies Saturday with warmth spreading east, and Sunday partly cloudy and warmer in the east. Iowa stays fair and slightly warmer Saturday, with Sunday partly cloudy. River levels in the Hannibal district fall slowly, about 0.2 to 0.3 ft from Muscatine to Keokuk and 0.4 to 0.7 ft from Keokuk to Louisiana within 24 hours.
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Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Hannibal District
Muscatine
Keokuk
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abe Martin
Quincy Girl
Suro
Burton
Mrs. Laacke
Hawkins
Cc. E
Hill
G. FE
Henderson
Court of Justice
P. W. Reardon
Ford
Raymond Riley
Riley
Third Ward
Nerman Schelp
Board of Public Works
Philip Benhuna
Ciego de Avila
Benhuria
I. B. Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Hale Holden
Lima
Ursa
Mendon
Bear Creek
Matt Dettle
J. C. Walker
Board of Supervisors
Scheucking
Bernard Scheucking
John Scheucking
Quincy Street Railway Company
W Ho O
Fred Wolfe
Gantert
C. A. E. Gantert
Catherine A. Gantert
Harry Factor
Vermont Street
Tenth and
Eleventh Streets
Pridayv
Neva L. Penick
Reynolds
Robert Lampher
State Reformatory
Pontiac
The
Whig
John Hall Printing Company
King
Charles Pendleton
Harry King
Imogene King
Pendleton
Peter Klein
Humane
John Coens
M. E. Church
Maine Street
South Side
Ee Daily
St. Paul
Davenport
Ottuma
Hanes
Warsaw
Ween Quincy Caw
Rsd
Hannibal
Sae
Fae Pete
Harmpshire St
Tz North
Q. Tran
Colchester
John Sanderson
John Sandera
Terebham
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