Illinois camp site plan for 2000 houses in quarried towns
Illinois draft camp planners seek a two year lease for one to five year terms to house about 29,000 soldiers and thousands of animals. Sites require 2500 acres, water, rail access, target ranges, and healthful surroundings near Quincy. The government will build 32 cantonments with 2000 houses each under Col. Littell supervision.
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Army Board
Quincy
Illinois
United States
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Col. I. W. Littell
Quartermaster General
Secretary of War
Col. Littell
Quartermaster's Department
Regiment Band Plays for Dance in Armory
The Fifth Infantry band provided music in the armory Monday night for a dance attended by about 125 couples. A giant flag donated by Ferdinand Hauff hung in the center as decorations. Proceeds after expenses benefited Company F and the machine gun company. Committees led by Mabel Fawcett and others handled the event with Wilbur Duval managing the box office. A highlight was the flag being lowered into the arms of three soldiers as the Star Spangled Banner played. Lights then went out as the evening ended.
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Fifth Infantry
Ferdinand Hauff
Girls’ Relief Corps
Mabel Fawcett
Leona Grubb
Maud Grubb
Ruth Brinkoetter
May Baker
Fern Elmore
Grace Grubb
Wilbur Duval
Mayor Promises Cheaper Soft Coal for Quincy Residents
Mayor Thompson announces a plan to supply soft coal to Quincy coal users at 3.25 per ton, including 0.75 freight, after which the total delivered price is 3.25. The current market price is 5.85 per ton. He will provide further details to interested residents.
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Thompson
Quincy
Navy recruits and high school drill at armory in town
The quartermaster’s department seeks Shrapnel and Bakers. Duke Rudian Bugg of Loraine joined the navy as hospital apprentice, with four others also enlisting. High school cadets drilled an hour in the armory under Capt. Beatty and Sgt. Moellering, learning marching and new line and column moves without guns. Edgar Fredericks, Chicago worker, has joined as electrician and will begin training at Great Lakes naval station.
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Duke Rudian Bugg
Loraine
Th Navy
Lloyd McKnight Lapsley
Warsaw
Saman
E. E. Witmyre
Pittsfield
Carson Mayo
M. L. Stockman
Locust Street
Beatty
Moellering
Chaddock Grounds
Edgar “Smiler” Fredericks
Chicago
Navy
Henry Fredericks
Payson Avenue
Priday
Great Lakes
Virginia Irwin Memorial Sewing School Opens in Quincy
Mr and Mrs Leaton Irwin establish the Virginia Irwin Memorial School to honor their daughter Virginia who died last January. Miss Ethel Irwin, holder of a Columbia University education degree and a textiles diploma, will run classes from 9 15 to 11 15 am and 7 15 to 9 pm in the Virginia apartments 306 York Street. The 12 lesson course costs 25 cents and covers cutting fitting and related sewing skills for Quincy women seeking affordable clothing.
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Leaton Irwin
Virginia Irwin
Virginia
Ethel Irwin
Columbia University
Quincy
Virginia Apartments
York Street
Army Y Tent Heads to Quincy from Camp Parker
The Army Y branch at Camp Parker plans to send equipment to Quincy by state office orders. George B. Cawthorne reports a telegram from K. A. Shumaker stating the move, with possible staffing by Clayton Whosington and Hunter Rogers if secretaries are not included. Cawthorne sought state officials' aid due to high tent rental in Quincy at 12 dollars weekly.
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Army “Y
Camp Parker
Quincy
State Office
George B. Cawthorne
K. A. Shumaker
Clayton Whoisington
Hunter Rogers
Cawthorne
Tom McRorie Skips Quincy Leave With Torpedo Chaser Crew
Tom McRorie of the Torpedo Chaser crew writes in Whig that he is sorry to leave Quincy. The note signals a parting from the team and reflects on his future with the crew.
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Tom McRorie
Torpedo Chaser
Whig
Quincy
Somers Torpedo Boat Crew Bids Farewell to Quincy Town
Chief Engineer Thomas McRorie of the U S S Somers writes from the torpedo boat at sea after leaving Quincy. He recalls the voyage down the Mississippi, rough seas, a 23.7 knot trial in still water, 262 knot speed with the tide, and a full crew of 19 men and two officers. He notes plans for a ship and crew photo and mentions occasional beer parties now ended.
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Good Old Town
Tom McRorie
U. S
Somers
Whig
Quincy
Mississippi
Dick's
Kline
Thomas, McRorie
U.S. S. Somers
Fire damages home of W D Walker on Chestnut street
Firefighters were summoned at 3 am to 2421 Chestnut Street to battle a blaze in the rear of W D Walker’s residence owned by John T Hunsaker. Kitchen, north wall, and part of the roof were ruined. Damage estimated at 1500 dollars with 600 dollars insurance on furniture. A second blaze at 7 pm destroyed a C A Anderson barn between Fifth and Sixth near Maple, about 100 dollars damage.
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W. D. Walker
Chestnut Street
John T. Hunsaker
Chicago
Boy Scouts Plan Trip to Keokuk
Troop No. 2 of the Boys Scouts met with leader C. W. Garman to plan a Sunday trip to Keokuk to view the dam and power plant. Earlier, several boys visited Slocum's ice cream factory where they learned the process and helped with ice cream. Garman to inspect each boy's garden this week as every scout has planted one. The group aims to recruit nine peers per boy to create gardens, with headquarters promising a medal and a troop banner if goals are met.
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C. W. Garman
Keokuk
Slocum
Red Cross orderly witness to Mongolia nurse deaths
William Baker of Quincy saw two Red Cross nurses killed when an exploding shell hit the Mongolia off the coast of France as the crowd watched gun crew practice. The ship returned to port with flags at half mast after setting out for France.
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Mongolia
William Baker
Quincy
E. H. Baker
Hampshire Street
Ile
France
Red Cross
Rain Boosts Gardens as Halbach Store Progresses
Sunday night and Monday rain greatly benefited gardeners and farmers with slow steady precipitation improving soil and crop prospects though blossoms shed pollen reducing expected fruit in Quincy area. Meanwhile construction begins after foundation clearance at Halbach Schroeder store at Fifth and Maine as reinforcement stock piles grow. A polio concern surfaced with three year old Aubrey Kenney ill since May 6, reported by city health officer W H Gross. John E Dick’s will leaves wife dower and divides remainder to nephews and nieces including August Dorkenwald Edward Dorkenwald Edward Menke Jr Louis Menke Stella Lampel Gertrude Lampel Mahoney Mrs Bertha G Straus and Frank Dick Jr. No inventory listed.
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Quincy
Halbach-Schroeder
Fifth
Maine Streets
W. H. Gross
Aubrey Kenney
South Sixth Street
John E. Dick
August Dorkenwald
Edward Dorkenwald
Edward Menke, Jr
Louis Menke
Stella Lampel
Gertrude Lampel Mahoney
Bertha G. Straus
Frank Dick, Jr
Office Changes in Quincy Stamp Bureau
Miss Helen Schaffer at 729 12 Monroe street assumes charge of the Quincy stamping bureau replacing Mrs. John Wheelock.
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Helen Schaffer
Monroe Street
Quincy Stamping Bureau
John Wheelock
Reverend Bingaman Heads Campaign for Army Y M C A Fund
Work for Army Y M C A requires the Luther Memorial Church pastor I W Bingaman to travel to Lima Sunday afternoon to aid the fundraising campaign. He will promote support for the Army Y M C A fund and encourage contributions.
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Army “Y
I. W. Bingaman
The
Luther Memorial Church
Lima
Army Y. M.C. A. Fund
Gardens Observed by Webster High Science Teacher Tally 50 Sites
Inspecting Gardens C W Garman, science teacher at Webster Junior High, has visited 50 gardens and plans 80 more calls. He grades on location, plan, care, and results, finding the outcomes especially good and beyond expectations. Noted strong gardens belong to Adena Goeth, Constance Ellis, Mable Cramer, and William Koircher.
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C. W. Garman
Webster Junior High School
Garman
Adena Goeth
Constance Ellis
Mable Cramer
William Koircher
Band Lacks Music After Danvilla Call
The Fifth Infantry band is without adequate music as members could not take any music when called from Danvilla. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Utility Club appointed directors Mrs H O Channon Mrs A Loos Miss N Fowler Mrs M Johlig and Mrs T Humphrey at Monday’s meeting with two new members admitted. The two groups will host a strawberry festival on Thursday evening May 24 in the club rooms with a program to follow.
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Fifth Infantry
Danvilla
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Utility Club
H. O. Channon
A. Loos
N. Fowler
M. Johlig
T. Humphrey
Barges Offered to Mississippi Valley Association
From St Louis on Monday word says Secretary Baker will turn over at once a fleet of barges and towboats to the Mississippi Valley Waterways Association for use on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Remodel work continues on a cigar store on Hampshire street with new linoleum floor and cleaned walls and revarnished woodwork.
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St. Louis
The
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
Baker
Association
Mississippi
Ohio Rivers
Hampshire Street
Colored Bell Boys in Smart Military Uniforms at Tlotel Quincy
Eight colored bell boys and elevator operators in smart military uniforms are now visible inside the interior of the Tlotel Quincy. They were brought from Peoria by Mr Thompson, the new hotel manager, to serve in dual roles.
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Tlotel Quincy
Peoria
Thompson
Navy Yard Job for Blackwood Ex Policeman
A. D. Blackwood has accepted a position at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He formerly served as a police officer in this city. Dr. J. H. Seidel returned from St. Louis after taking the army dentist examination. results will be announced later.
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A. D. Blackwood
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Mr. Blackwood
J. H. Seidel
St. Louis
Rotary club promotes larger bean acreage in Quincy
Large signs headline a campaign by the Quincy Rotary club to expand bean farming. A committee including Harvey Riggs Oscar Keller and Arthur Odell manages plots on North Twelfth Street at William A Edwards property seven acres and Twenty fourth Street near Locust Grove at Richard H Summers farm ten acres. Planting may extend to June 15 with Farmer Rusk providing cultivation info and threshing plans arranged.
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Quincy Rotary Club
Harvey Riggs
Oscar Keller
Arthur Odell
North Twelfth Street
William A. Edwards
Twenty-fourth Street
Locust Grove Corners
Richard H. Summers
Deans
Rusk
Club
La Belle Couple Married Sunday in Mo. Home
Leo Mullinex son of the postmaster and Florence Todd daughter of Mrs. Russell Todd were married Sunday morning at the bride’s home with Rev. G C Kell officiating. After a brief honeymoon in Quincy they will reside in La Belle. Moore Funeral Monday for W M Moore held at his home with Rev. Kell officiating. burial in La Belle cemetery. He died Friday night in his son Orval’s home from Bright’s disease. He leaves a wife a daughter two sons two sisters five brothers a granddaughter and an aged mother.
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Labelle
Leo Mullinex
C. W. Mullinex
Florence Todd
Russell Todd
G. C. Kell
Moore
W. M. Moore
Rev
la Belle
Mr. Moore
Orval
Bright
Tle
Quincy Ad club plans for St Louis convention discussed
Members of the Quincy Ad club and their wives are invited to supper at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6 30 this evening to hear plans for the St Louis convention. It notes Mother Goose characters for Washington Crisps, a Chicago founder visiting Quincy, and motion pictures after drills. Delegation leaves on the steamer Dubuque June 2.
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Quincy
Ad_ club
Ad Club
St. Louis
Chamber of Comerce
Washington
Mr. Gross
Chicago
Dubuque
Personal notices in Quincy and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Gerry Weilage of North Sixteenth street go to Peoria today. Miss Neva Nations of Camp Point visited in Quincy Monday. James Ruddell Ursa township supervisor was in Quincy Monday. Cason and son Earl of Maywood were visitors in Quincy Monday. Edward Allen attorney visited in Hannibal on business Monday. Walter Stockbecker night foreman of the post office is reported ill. Gordie Eastman went up the river Monday to bring rock for rip rap work below Quin. George Harland daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Benedict 1271 2 North Fourth street after hospital stay returned home Monday. Charles Long Gem City Business College student in Y dormitory leaving this morning for summer on a farm near Chula Missouri. will return in the fall.
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Gerry Weilage
North Sixteenth Street
Peoria
Neva Nations
Camp Point
Quincy
James Ruddell
Ursa Township
Cason
Son Earl of
Maywood
Edward Allen
Hannibal
Walter Stockbecker
Gordie Eastman
Rock
George Harland
R. S. Benedict
North Fourth Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Charles Long
Gem City Business College
Chula
Father Pioneer in Eastern Missouri
Hannibal Missouri May 22 Funeral services for John L Lathrop were held Monday afternoon at 2 oclock He died Saturday after a long illness He was 65 years old and came to Missouri in childhood His father helped organize the Hannibal and St Joseph railroad and was a pioneer in eastern Missouri.
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Hannibal
John L. Lathrop
Mr. Lathrop
Missouri
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Adultery Charge Upheld in Morning Hearing
Goldie Abbott and Russell Garver were arrested Saturday night on adultery charges and will face a morning hearing before Judge McCarl. Sheriff Coens pursued a suspect behind Cissna's saloon who attempted to flee but halted after the threat of gunfire. Pass: Charles Lee Weems and Newcomb Stillwell have joined the Mosquito fleet after passing their examinations, per parental reports received Monday.
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Goldie Abbott
Russell Garver
McCarl
Sherif Coens
Cissna
Charles Lee Weems
Newcomb Stillwell
Blind Tigers to Be Shut Down in Open Sunday Sales Crackdown
In a Monday council session Alderman Perry C. Ellis pushed a resolution for public registration of Sunday liquor purchasers in drug stores, aiming to curb illegal sales. The ordinance committee was tasked to draft measures making Sunday whiskey purchases harder, with support from Alderman J W Meyer to help target “blind tigers.” The meeting also vowed stricter traffic enforcement, funding for motorcycles for police, and several city business items including paving repairs and park decisions.
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Perry C. Ellis
Ellis
J. W. Meyer
W. A. Simmonds
Hyatt
Simmonds
Aldermen
Jefferson Street
Policemen’ Pension Fund
Whig
McNutt
Superintendent of Public Works
Ross
Quincy
Richardson Lubricating Company
Maine Street
Front Street
Chancey Woods
Twentieth
Cedar
Maine
Peter Simons
W. O. McHendry
A. Y. Koch
Mary A. White
Jessie Caldwell
Ralph Dickhut
Need Helpers for Red Cross Volunteer Sewing Drive
A Red Cross worker urged more volunteer women at the Cheerful home settlement headquarters. Sewing sessions run Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers, members or new joiners, are asked to contribute time or money and to wear the patriotic badge. The goal is to prepare items for troops volunteering to go overseas, with committee work available including hospital supplies.
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Red Cross
Boy Scouts to Help Float Liberty Loan Campaign
More than 300 000 Boy Scouts and leaders will canvass homes nationwide to urge subscriptions to the Liberty Loan. The plan was approved at a special executive board meeting with Colin N Livingstone announcing a four day drive from June 11 to 14.
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New York
Wilson
Boy Scouts of America
Liberty Loan
Colin N. Livingstone
Boy Scouts
All Boy Scouts
Washington group adopts Noyon pledges $60,000 pledge
A group of Washington citizens formally adopts the French town of Noyon and commits to raising 60000 dollars to aid its restoration through the French restoration fund. The effort signals solidarity with postwar reconstruction.
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Noyon
Washington
French Restoration Fund
Local Red Cross Chapter Hopes for Precise Member Count
The local Red Cross chapter reports membership between 2000 and 3000, with exact figures to be announced at Thursday afternoon executive committee meeting. City comparison suggests Quincy should average about 3630 members for its size.
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the Red Cross
Quincy
Organize Children Today Meeting in Quincy Chamber
A Red Cross children’s organization will be started this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs A L Calkins chairs the committee on children’s work for the Quin cy chapter. The meeting is at 3 o’clock with Sunday school Protestant and Catholic groups expected. Plans to engage children in the Quincy chapter.
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Children's Organization of Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
A. L. Calkins
Quincy
Weather Outlook for Missouri and Town Regions
The forecast warns of showers and cooler air Tuesday across minors and Missouri with cooler trends in the southeast. Wednesday brings fair skies and rising temperatures in the west and town areas, with warmer conditions statewide and unsettled, cool Tuesday in town.
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Missouri
River Forecast Bulletin Update
The rainfall this morning is not enough to raise the river. If heavier rain falls this afternoon or tonight the river wall may rise.
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Geo. D. Levi
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Abe Martin
Dange
Armory
Avry
Mrs. Irwin
Bam
Quincy Boy
Piew Y
Liberty
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St. Paul Wees
Davenport
Ottumwa
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Quincey
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Louisiana
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