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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1918

Page

2

State Eagles meet in Quincy with three day program

John Fuerbier outlines the official state convention schedule to be held in Quincy June 11 to 13 with over 1 1,000 visitors and delegates. The program lists opening ceremonies, memorials, addresses by Carl G. Winter and J F Seymour, parade, grand ball, officer nominations, elections, and city tours. Local committee members include Judge P W Reardon and John Fuerbier.

John Fuerbier The Eagles Quincy Frank Sullivan Chicago Charles Ross Quincy Aeris H. J. Leemhuis Myrtle Huffman J. A. Thompson Rolland M. Wagner Chadwick John Fuelbier Marston Stevenson Myrtle Tuffman America Carl G. Winter Indianapolis Grand Worthy Eagles’ Temple Eugies’ Temple

Committee chairmen named for event planning roles

Finance Charles Ross leads entertainment Henry Geschwindner reception Dr. E. F. Stannus badges and program Charles W. Zang opening session Fred G. Smith parade and printing Oliver F. Robb hotels John Fuelbier assist in coordinating duties for the opening and related activities.

P. W. Reardon John Fuelbier Charles Zang Fred G. Smith FE. F. Stannus Charles Ross O. F. Robb Henry

Not More Than Four Criminal Cases to Be Tried Next Week

Not more than four cases will be tried in the criminal court next week when the petit jury reports. M Waggoner will be tried for horse theft. Marion Junis faces trial for rape incest and taking indecent liberties with a minor child. James Jay is ready for burglary. Dr George Burch’s case for performing a criminal operation on a minor is not expected to be called due to absent witnesses. A continuance was granted to George Sherman and son for manslaughter. The court aims to keep the jury’s time to a minimum and docket will be set today. Civil cases likely pushed to September if parties’ attorneys agree.

Criminal Court Petit Jury M. Waggoner Marion ‘Unis James Jay Bay Front George Burch George Sherman George, Jr Henry Siegfried Columbus Township Sherman

Service Flag For Philadelphia Boys

Philadelphia community to dedicate a service flag next Sunday with music and speeches by prominent men. The event will photograph the flag with relatives of the pictured soldiers. a gold star will honor Percy Claggett who was lifted in action. Names include Raymond McKamey Darrell Smoot Ursal Smoot Fred Epker Clay Gibbons Tom Bleich Tom Feaster Herbert Pepper Miller Crane Ellery Smoot Slemer Clark Hugh Phillips Fred Gray Grover Gray Fred Dias Ferey Ewing.

Palmyra Philadelphia Army Navy Raymond McKamey Darrell Smoot Ursal Smoot Fred Epker Clay Gibbons Tom Bleich Tom Feaster Herbert Pepper Miller Crane Ellery Smoot Slemer Clark Hugh Phillips Fred Gray Grover Gray Fred Dias Ferey Ewing Percy Claggett Swith

Red Cross Forges War Message Link to Germany

The Red Cross announces a new war service to deliver messages from residents to relatives in Germany allied countries or enemy territories. Free of cost, messages pass through chapters, the Division Office, and the Bureau of Communication with paraphrase translations and neutral-country routing.

Red Cross Germany Commission United States American Red Cross Bureau of Communication National Headquarters

Evan Williams Tenor Dies in Akron Ohio

Evan T Williams a noted tenor died Friday morning in Akron City Hospital after an illness. He was a prominent figure in local concerts and musical circles. Funeral arrangements were not immediately disclosed.

Evan Williams Akron, Ohio Akron Evan T. Williams City Hospital

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