Churches 10 Give Way for the Red Cross
Quincy churches plan to hear former Governor Richard Yates speak at the Empire theater tonight as the Red Cross campaign opens Monday. Yates, on a speaking tour, will describe Red Cross work and fundraising expected to surpass the $50,000 Adams county quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Red Cross
Empire Theater
Richard
Dick”) Yates
Yates
Adams County
Busby
Emipre
Gov. Yates
W. D. Endres
First Christian Church
F. A. McCarty
Vermont Street Methodist Church
R. H. Nartley
Presbyterian Church
T. R. Evans
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Thomas
W. J. Singleton
William Slattert Hurt at Excelsior Stove Works Collapse
William Slattert aged 45 was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when the west wall of the coal house collapsed and struck him at the Excelsior Stove works. He suffered a broken finger, bruises, and a nervous shock, and was taken to St. Mary's hospital by city ambulance. Doctors Otis Johnston and F. T. Brenner expect recovery. Slattert resides on Ohio Street between Eleventh and Twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Slattert
Excelsior Stove
St. Mary's Hospital
Otis Johnston
F. T. Brenner
Slattert
Ohio Street
Boyer Agrees To Purchase Of Tractor In Ursa Township
County highway engineer L. L. Boyer who opposed the tractor purchase in Ursa township has now agreed to the deal. The agreement states Road Commissioner Henry Cramm will use the machine for two years and then buy it for 3500 dollars. Boyer says he was not consulted before the purchase and questions whether townships need the machinery now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Boyer
Ursa
Henry Cramm
Pleasant visits and local movements in La Belle
Mrs Annie Breeding returns from Hannibal after a pleasant visit with cousins Mrs J P Gregory and Mrs D J Zimmerman. Mrs Lloyd Smith travels to San Antonio to join her husband at a community house. Dr and Mrs Lavalier of Columbus Neb and their child visit relatives here. Clyde Bunnell and family from Knox City visit. Anna Loudermilk of Maywood, a former La Belle teacher, visits friends. Mrs Richard Prayther visits her mother in Lewistown. Mrs Caldwell and three children return to St Louis after visiting Wm Hall. J T Coder and Mrs Farr Haldeman attend Frank Thompson funeral in Quincy. Ted Cross cafeteria luncheon in Wright building. all invited. Mrs Don Pierce and Dorothy of Newark visit Quincy. Mrs Perry passes away at daughter Pressly Pierce’s home. funeral in home then Palmyra burial. Mr and Mrs J T Lillard Monticello visit son Dr A H Lillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Breeding
Hannibal
J. P. Gregory
D. J. Zimmerman
Lloyd Smith
C. F. Smith
San Antonio
Texas
Lavalier
Little Son
Columbus
Neb
Trene Bradshaw
Clyde Bunnell
Knox City
la Belle
Anna Loudermilk
May
la Belle High School
Richard Prayther
McDonald
Lewistown
Caldwell
Wm. Hall
St. Louis
J. T. Coder
Farr Haldeman
Frank Thompson
Quincy
Ted Cross
Wright
Don Pierce
Dorothy
Newark
Perry
Pressly Pierce
Palmyra
J. T. Lillard
Monticcello
A. H. Lillard
Talked to Huns With His Machine Gun in France
Corporal O A Volbrath of the U S Marines 81st company Sixth machine gun battalion writes from France to his father detailing frontline life in April 1918. He recalls an important engagement where his unit fired on German forces, notes current hardships and shelling, describes ruined villages, and expresses hope to return home with many stories. He also mentions receiving magazines and staying busy between letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Volbrath
Sixth Machine Gun Battalion
Smallpox in City Drops. Nurse Leaves for Springfield
Only a few smallpox cases remain visible in the city as Miss Wilson from the state board departs for Springfield after weeks of service. Health Commissioner Charles Martin has lifted quarantines in many districts over the past two weeks with hardly more than ten cases left to monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wilson
State Board of Health
Quincy
Springfield
Charles Martin
Smallpox Quarantine Not Ordered at Soldiers' Home
Reports say a light epidemic exists with one or two smallpox cases among veterans at the Soldiers' Home. No quarantine is planned. all contacts are quarantined and the outbreak is expected to be stamped out soon. The other remark notes women’s belief that men cannot tell a lie while meeting their gaze.
Permanent Society Formed in Hancock County
Hancock County Historical Society forms a permanent organization with S. D. Faris as chairman and O. B. Turner as vice chair. Miss Carrie D. Merrill elected secretary treasurer. Township supervisors serve as ex officio vice presidents. A membership committee plans $1 annual dues and June meeting to arrange for speaker Hugh McGill of Springfield. State and county fairs will loan relics for exhibits. Also notes a graduating piano recital by Miss Emily Lyon at Trinity Lutheran Church with Byron Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Hancock County Historical Society
S. D. Faris
O. B. Turner
Carrie D. Merrill
S. H. Ferris
M. P. Berry
E. M. Robbins
C. B. Newcomer
Martha Quinby
Board of Supervisors
Hugh McGill
Springfield
Hancock County Fair Association
State Historical Society
Hancock Couny’s Society
Hancock County Fair
Carthage College School of Music
Emily Lyon
Byron Brooks
Trinity Lutheran Church
Beethoven
Wright
Ajerulf
Moss
Avron Brooks
Daauin
Henselt
Arensky
Endy Lyon
Miss Dvorsky
Corporal Winking Promoted At Camp Dodge
Corporal Lawrence Winking son of Mr and Mrs John Winking of 1228 North Ninth Street left Quincy on September 22 with the first drafted men to Camp Dodge. His eager conduct led to quick recognition by superiors and he earned the rank of corporal while remaining at Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arl Weisenberger
Camp Dodge
National Army
Quincy
Edward Weisenberger
Munroe Street
Awrence Winking
John Winking
North Ninth Street
Five Wolf Pups Found Southwest of Pontoosuc
John Zern discovered five baby wolves in an old log southwest of Pontoosuc and presented them to County Clerk W. E. Miller who paid a $25 bounty. Carthare Personals note Fern Kellogg has returned to her home in Galesburg after living with her brother Jacob Palmer and will visit relatives in Pennsylvania with her mother. Mrs Emily Acheson, visiting relatives in Ferris, left Thursday to see her daughter in Cedar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zern
Pontoosuc
W. E. Miller
Carthare
Fern Kellogg
Jacob Palmer
Galesburg
Pennsylvania
Emily Acheson
William Burener
Ferris
Cedar
Rapids News Report From Mendon to Chicago Training
Wallace Asher returns from Quincy to his father’s home in Mendon and is recovering well with his mother Mrs. Asher visiting. Mary Louise Davidson visits Barbara Davidson in Burlington. Mrs. Amanda Ramsey returns from Los Angeles for summer. Mrs. N. H. Dennison visits her mother in Colusa. Mrs. C. J. Kennedy visits Hamilton relatives and plans return to Rockford. Harry Burgner injured in Oakland shipyards and hospitalized there. George Rhea and son Cleo visit sister-in-law in Jacksonville. Cleo enlisting in Navy for officer training at Chicago Municipal Pier. Helen Bruce to give piano recital at Trinity Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhea
Cleo
Jacksonville
W. E. Lyon
Navy
Municipal Pier
Chicago
Helen Bruce
Trinity Lutheran Church
Family notes and local visits reported in Tulsa area
M T Stauffer of Tulsa cares for mother Mrs Sarah Stauffer. Mrs M R Sykes and sister Gladys Kellum visited Mrs Ray Stauffer. Harry Test starts teaching Fish Brook school. Ned Cross meeting planned at M E church on Beverly Sunday night. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ray Stauffer on Saturday May 11. Helen Sykes bought an Oldsmobile. Everett Sykes in Missouri tending his recently purchased farm. Mr and Mrs M A Graff spent Sunday in Liberty. Mr and Mrs TF Randolph heard from son Zuar in France. Elizabeth Lawson visiting son Frank and wife at Tarry. Mrs Mobise Drummond of Barry visiting daughter Mrs Orville Rigg to help with newborn granddaughter. Mrs R Sykes and daughter Annabel and Gladys Kellum called on Nannie Kelly Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Stauffer
Tulsa
Okla
Saac
Sarah Staufer
M. R. Sykes
Gladys Kellum
Ray Stauffer
Harry Test
Fish Brook
Ned Cross
M. E
Beverly
Helen Sykes
Mr. R. Sykes
Annabel
Nannie Kelly
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Frank Garner
Irma Bastett
Will Smith
Evans
Com Int
John Hall Printing Company
A. Otis Arnold
Snyder Taxicab Company
Violet Brewer
Wymore
Nebraska
Cuticora
Meil
Dept. H
Boston
Weilers
Carl Weisenberger
Boyer
Carter's Union
Carter
Solebette Athletic Union
Children's Nainsock Athletic Union
Pam Wee
Etty
Red Cross Help
Kale
Genuins
France
List Co
6Th Mach
Gun Bat
American Expeditionary Forces
Cape May
Louis Nebe
Ouis Nebe
Payson Avenue
Uncle Sam
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Hancock
Historical Organization
Prof
Faris
Corporal
Lawrence Wliaking
Erma Rowe
Beverly, Ill
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