Quincy Manufacturers Ready To Turn War Work Bid
Quincy manufacturers voted to form a unit to bid on government work and turn plants over for war effort. About 25 firms represented including Electric Wheel Works and Quincy Stove Co, with Alf Castle elected chairman to push contracts and meet Washington officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
U.S
Uncle Sam
Alf Castle
Channon Emery Store Company
Washington
War Department
Cal
Sid
Chamber of Commerce
Quincey
HH. F. J. Ricker
Truman T. Pierson
Electric Wheel Works
Reliable Incubator Co
the van Doorn Company
Perkins Engineering Co
LI. M. Sheer
Comstock Castle
Channon
Emery Stove Co
Quincey Casting Co
Shendan Stove Co
Hlinvis Manufacturing and Supply Co
Modern Tron Works
Wiebmer Machine Show
Quincy Novelty Co
Quincy Paper Box Company
Quincy Stove Co
Mr. Castle
N. Terwische
Frank Alexander
A. H Reitman
J. M. Lange
Castle
Chamber of Commercce
Quincy Firms Face Pressure to Hire for War Contracts
In Quincy a group of manufacturers warned that delaying wage increases and non essential industries could cost firms skilled labor. They argued to convert many non essentials to essentials and meet offers from government and other manufacturers to bring in workers for war contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Castle
Quincy
Quincey
War Effort Spirit Cited by Quincy Business Leaders
Alderman J W Meyers of Reliable Incubator and Brooder Co urged all local plants in Quincy to engage in war work to help the United States win the war. Other men echoed similar patriotic calls as presented in the government supplied prints and specifications furnished by Mr Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle
J. W. Meyers
Reliable Incubator and Brooder Company
Quincy
United States
Deaths and Funerals Mrs George Schumacher
The funeral for Mrs George Schumacher is set for Sunday afternoon from 735 1-2 South Ninth Street at 3 44 and at 4 15 in Salem Church Private services at the residence Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery Friends invited to church and cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schumacher
South Ninth Street
Salem Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Death of Arthur W Soebbing Student at St Boniface School
Arthur W Soebbing oldest son of Mr and Mrs Plenty Soebling of 2015 Vine Street died Thursday at 8 39 am after two months illness. Born July 31 1905 in the city he was a sixth grade pupil at St Boniface School and member of St Boniface church. He is survived by his parents and brother Henry Jr. The family has the sympathies of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Soeebbing
Arthur W. Soebbing
Plenty Soebling
Vine Street
St. Boniface School
St. Boniface Church
Henry, Jr
Farewell Given For New Soldier Boy
Mbert Kroner son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kroner of South Twelfth street was honored Thursday evening before leaving Monday for army camp. Over 30 friends and relatives attended including St. Marys Catholic Dramatic Club members. A six table wait and prizes followed by lunch. Kroner received a wrist watch from the drama club and other gifts from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbert Kroner
Frank J. Kroner
South Twelfth Street
National Army
Kroner
St. Mary's Catholic Dramatic Clan
Dramatic Club
Adams County Sells Twice As Many War Savings Stamps
Quincy’s campaign reports show Adams County selling more than twice as many war savings stamps than any other county. State secretary Shaller Matthews commended county chairman John E. Wall and his team for the outstanding effort and promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
John E. Wall
Shaller Matthews
Whig Carrier Boys Invited to Allen Shows Carnival
Whig carrier boys are guests of honor at the Allen Shows on Sixth and Tefferson streets this evening. The carnival management plans to tour the boys through the entire show to view all attractions. All the boys say they will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tefferson Street
Probate actions set executors and bonds in four estates
Jennie E. Nutt is named executrix of William E. Nutt with a $30,000 bond. Maurice and George Vasen, executors of Benjamin G. Vasen, post an additional $62,000 bond to authorize sale of decedent real estate. John M. Downs estate inventories $600 in chattels. Henry V. Slingerland’s will appoints his widow as executrix without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie E. Nutt
William E. Nutt
Maurice
George Vasen
Benjamin G. Vasen
John M. Downs
Henry V. Slingerland
Doctors Will Complete the County Quota in War Effort
Adams County Medical society to secure enough local doctors for military work in the current war. The county quota is 20, but only about half filled. state society meeting in Springfield urged all doctors to help. Dr. H. P. Bierne elected district counselor for Sixth district. Peoria to host 1919 meeting. Quincy doctors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Medical Society
Ilinois State Medical Society
Springfield
State Society
Bierne
H. P. Bierne
Adams, Pike
Scott
Calhoun
Madison
Greene
Jersey
Macupin
John H. Rice
John A. Koch
C. W. Pfeiffer
Lierke
Kirk Shawgo
City hospital stocks up supplies to fight smallpox
Mayor John A. Thompson and health board president ordered new sheets blankets towels and medicines for the city hospital where many Quincy smallpox cases are sheltered. Dr John Kappelman of Chicago and Nurse Miss Wilson visited homes with strict quarantine orders. Health Commissioner Martin received quarantine guidance while Dr Joseph H. Blomer begins examinations and quarantine decisions. Kappelman says strict adherence to orders will end the epidemic in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Board of Health
City Hospital
Quincy
John Kappelman
Chicago
State Board of Health
Kappelman
Thompson
Miss Wilson
Martin
Joseph H. Blomer
Italian Flag to Fly at S. & 8. Home Today
Captain Andrew and veterans at the Soldiers and Sailors Home will unfurl a large Italian flag on the Home grounds in tribute to America's ally on the third anniversary of Italy entering the war. The flag was procured in Quincy after a lengthy search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Ally
Soldiers and Sailors Home
America
Little Italy
Wilson
Quincy
Two Seek Divorces On Account Of Drink
Two divorce suits filed in circuit court allege habitual drunkenness. Ann sues William Hand, married May 13 1891, separated May 1916. Nora sues Otto Lepper, married June 1902, to October 1915. Mrs Lepper seeks custody of their minor son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Ann
William Hand
Nora
Otto Lepper
C. E. Epler
New War Draft Rules erode class lines in Quincy
The article portrays the draft war effort extending to all workers. It lists non essential roles such as bartenders clerks elevator operators and theater ushers as subjects of wartime labor service. It notes Quincy elevator operators restaurant and hotel staff and many clerks are affected with the order effective July 1 and expect a swelling army roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Carnival Women Taken Into Toils For Shoplifting
A 16 year old married girl with a baby, Miss Batkins, an Allen Carnival employee, confessed to taking a waist from the Lesser company and paid 35 to cover the theft plus costs. She and Mabel Trealth also faced penalties for stealing a silk skirt from the Kespohl Mohrenstecher company. The three were arrested after being caught with the stolen items at Sixth and Jersey streets. Batkins claimed she took the blame to spare the younger girl, saying the pair were from the carnival and that there is “some honor” in paying for theft. The warrants were sworn by Chief Melton and the goods identified by Mohrenstecher officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Batkins
Allen Carnival Company
Milton Hess
Leiser Company
Batkins
Miss Batkins
Kespohl Mohrenstecher Company
Kespohl
Clever Acting Seen In New Orpheum Play
At the Orpheum the Orpheum Players staged Julie Hearn's comedy drama A Young Girl's Romance to a crowded house. Ross the Prodigal and Miss Loftin as Katie Murray with Miss Leonard as Edith Gilsey delivered strong, clever performances in a brisk, sparkling production praised for romance and wholesome comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Orpheum Players
Julie Hearn
Mr. Ross
Miss Loftin
Katie Murray
Pocatello
Miss Leonard
Edith Gil
Big farewell dinner for select drafted men in Quincy
A community event at Masonic Temple honored 25 men from Quincy and 25 from Adams County heading to Jefferson Barracks. The 9:30 parade, led by the Illinois State band, capped a banquet hosted by local groups for about 300 drafted soldiers. Includes list of registrants and alternates for Jefferson Barracks and county men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Fifth Street
Quincy
Adams County
Burlington Station
Jefferson Barracks
John Carroll
E. B. Hillman
Exemption Board
Ilinois
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Alpha Chapter
Order of Eastern Stars
Society
Red Cross
M. Edward Fawcett
Peerless
Margaret Reed
Nora Moriarty
Joan of Arc
Albert Sohm
Arthur Daugherty
Illinois
Bishop Fawcett
Ty Cobb
Elmer Eo Spilker
Tol Jefferson
William Strathmeyer
Payson Avenue
Elmer FP. Busse
Detroit
Mich
Ben Mueller
North Sixteenth
Leo J. Nolan
Cherry
Leo H. Middendorf
North Eighteenth
Arthur L. Stalf
Chestnut
Clarence W. Finley
William G. Shoemaker
St. Louis
Lawrence
Registration Notice For Adams County Men 21 In 1918
Mayor John A. Thompson orders all US male citizens and residents who turned 21 between June 5, 1917 and June 5, 1918 to register for selective military service. Registrants must appear at the exemption board rooms in the post office building from 7 to 9 p m on June 5, 1918. A heavy penalty applies for violations. Quincy, Ill May 23, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Adams County
United States
Quincy
Ill
Navy musician joins Great Lakes band under Sousa direction
ES Shrapnell Warris O Farrell a Quincy musician joins the Navy as a musician and heads to the Great Lakes Training Station to perform with the Great Jackie band under John Phillip Sousa. Mrs Louis Kill reports her army son from Fort Caswell to Camp Mills, pleased with service life and weight gain. Robert Burgier, Quincy resident, tops his company as marksman with 46 of 50 at 200 yards in Galveston seeking 150 of 200 for promotion and higher pay at Camp Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warris
Buck) O'Farrell
Quincey
O'Farrell Cyrus
Navy
Great Lakes
John Phillip Sousa
O'Farrell
Great Naval Organization
Louis Kill
Fused Eee
U.S. Army
Fort Caswell
North Carolina
Camp Mills
Long Island
New York City
Robert
Simon Burgiers
Quincy Window Display Prize Won by Local Firm
William Herleman of Quincy Gas Electric and Heating received a $75 check for first prize in Hoover Sweeper Company’s window display contest. His display titled Hoover's Spring Drive on Dirt drew praise for its attractive layout. Charles and Pearl Brandon staged a carnival grounds attraction Thursday night and were jailed. Brandon released on bond for peace disturbance, wife jailed for intoxication until sober. Nolan Fults from St. Louis was jailed after being brought in from Des Moines. he confessed to stealing cars including the one used to return him to the scene. Warning issued to boarding houses and hotels that colored oleo sales without proper licensing could incur a $480 license and a $200 penalty if the oleo is colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herleman
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Hoover Suction Sweeper Company
Herleman
Hoover
Charles
Pearl Brandon
Brandon
Hannibal
Nolan Fults
St. Louis
Kleinschmidt
Wander
Des Moines
Fults
Daughter Beneficiary Of Uehlein Estate
The will of Catherine Uehlein filed for probate in county court names daughter Nettie as sole beneficiary, detailing the Wood & Holmes addition home as part of the estate. Nettie receives the estate for life, with $5 to each other child and contingencies if she marries. executor named is son-in-law Joseph Fruend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Uehlein
Nettie
Wood & Holmes
Quincy
Joseph
Thomas
William
Uehlein
Anna Hummert
Mary Fruend
Joseph Fruend
Shipyard Workers in Vancouver Strike Over Wages
About 10,000 shipyard workers in British Columbia quit work Thursday night in response to a Metal Trades Council order. Union officials say the strike aims to compel the Imperial Munitions Board to grant U S wage scales and a forty four hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
The
Metal Trades Council
British Columbia
Imperial Munitions Board
United States
Dairymen face strict milk quality prosecutions in Quincy
Chemist J W Cummins announces rigid enforcement to deliver pure milk. Most dairymen meet the standard of 3 percent butter fat and 200 bacteria per centimeter, with tests and classifications to be published. Health officials will continue rigorous testing, with at least monthly samples, to ensure only proper quality milk reaches Quincyans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cummins
United Cereal Mills
Cummins
Quincy
Charles Martin
William Baker on Duty Constantly on the Front
In a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs E H Baker of 702 State Street William Baker describes duties on the French front as private secretary to a commanding officer and later to another officer. He often leaves his bunk at night to aid ambulance work as the whole section labors. His daughter Mrs Carter of Chilcompton England reports her husband, an artilleryman in the British army, was captured in Picardy and later held as a prisoner back of German lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Baker
State Street
William Baker
Baker
Carter
Chilcompton
England
Picardy
Marriage Licenses for Timpe Ellerman Hildebrand Dover
Albert Timpe and Miss Bertha Ellerman of Quincy obtain a marriage license. Charles F. Hildebrand of Quincy and Miss Tosie E. Dover of Quincy also receive licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Timpe
Legal
Mines
Bertha Ellerman
Quincy
Charles F. Hildebrand
Tosie E. Dover
Weather synopsis for Illinois and Missouri strikes showers then clearing
Illinois will see showers and slightly warmer temperatures Friday with likely fair weather in the extreme south. Saturday brings possible morning showers in Illinois followed by clearing. Missouri expects showers Friday and Friday night with clearing Saturday morning and somewhat warmer conditions Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Local Temperature Readings At River Stage Area
Yesterday's readings show Talim and Ngom areas with varied temperatures. Midnight and river stage values are noted, while rainfall totals reach 0.56 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talim
River Forecast Calls Rise Over Next Two Days
The river is expected to rise steadily for two to three days. Forecasted increase is about 0.35 of a foot in the next 24 hours.
For Sale New five passenger Maxx or trade for Ford
Government needs DS 20.008 on at Washington exams or where soon. Experience unnecessary. Men and women desiring government positions write for free particulars with J. Leonard, former Civil Examiner, 481 Kenois Building, Whiton.
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Washington
Wi J. Co
Geonard
E . Ixaminer
Kenois
Whiton
Tyuive
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