Soldier Henry Hill Killed in Argonne Remembered in Quincy
Stanley Sterling, a private in Company L, 128th U.S. Infantry, told friends in Quincy of Major Henry R. Hill’s death at the Argonne on October 14, 1918. Sterling described Hill leading a patrol to clear a machine gun nest, the pistol misfiring as German fire mounted, and Hill dying with his men under his command. He praised Hill as fearless, devoted, and beloved by his troops, noting he was buried with full military honors in Epinal, France, and that his actions helped end the war faster.
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Stanley Sterling
128Th U.S. Infantry
Henry R. Hill
Epmionville
France
Sterlong
Wisconsin
Golden
Frank Sterlong
George Simonson
Pioneer
Quincy
Simonson
Major Hill
Sterling
Major Lil
T Hill
Henry
Canadian Army Aviators Visit Quincy In Unannounced Flight
Army aviators Frank C. Stanford and Roy D. Richmond flew from Plymouth to Quincy landing safely on the Country Club grounds where about 500 spectators gathered. The two seated Canadian Curtis aircraft began in Toronto May 14 and, delayed by cloudy weather, extended a multi day flight ending in Independence Missouri.
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Frank C. Stanford
Roy D. Richmond
Quincy
Plymouth
Country Club Grounds
Independence
Toronto
Can
Curtis
Country Club
W. H. Baker
Finlay Carriott
Charles Gay
Peoria
Stanford
Independente
Quincy Couple Marry In Hannibal
Edward Peacock and Miss Lenora Harnenstab wed Monday in Hannibal. Justice Aden E. Pont performed the ceremony at his office on Center Street. The brief notice records a quiet civil marriage with local official involvement.
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Quincy
Hannibal
Edward Peacock
Lenora Harnenstab
Davies
Aden E. Pont
Iusiie of
Hes Offier
Center Street
Hannibal Women Return From State Pocahontas Meeting
Hannibal delegates from the Degree of Pocahontas returned from the Missouri state council in Springfield. Mrs. R. M. Jones, retired Great Pocahontas, received a Past Grand Pocahontas badge and flowers. Other Hannibal members were appointed to Great Council roles and the group toured Frisco shops and local sites during the event. One member, Nola Harrow, traveled to Booneville before learning of her father’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Great State Council
Springfield
R. M. Jones
North Fourth Street
Frank Cramer
Ben Ward
Andy Richardson
City
Great Council
Bertha Richardson
Sarah Incledon
W. T. Rogers
Bingamton
N. Y
Frisco
Pythian Home
State Normal School
Mesdames Ben Wench
R. M. Tones
Ira Sims
Grace Richardson
C. E. Ineleden
D. A. Pird
Nola Harrow
Booneville
Underwood McGee
GULP CASE AGAINST KATY TO BE TRIED
Constable Trenty Cameron subpoenaed about twenty witnesses for the damage suit against Katy. Marion Culp, by his next friend, sues Mary T. Pearce and the Mo KL & To railroad. The accident occurred at the Nate roundhouse two years ago while Culp worked as a hostler. Metton & Parkinson of St Joseph represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenty Cameron
Marion Culp
Mary T. Pearce
Phanut
Mo KL & To
Nibal Court of
Pearce
Trenton
Metton & Parkinson of
St. Josey
Automobile Hits Curb In Street Collision
An automobile owned by Good a Motor Car Co. on North Third Street driven by Robert Easley crashed into a curb at the North Main Avenue Center Street intersection Sunday afternoon while avoiding another vehicle. The car was badly damaged but Easley was unhurt. The other car fled. its identity is unknown.
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Gooda Motor Car Company
North Third Street
Robert Easley
North Mapie Avenue
Center Street
Easley
Eacles
Burlington Blues Defeat Quincy 4-1
The Burlington Blues beat Quincy 4-1 in a late afternoon game at Mantas. Sugbra played solidly at home, while Wick and Schreiber contributed for the visitors. Hebbel Kampoof Ouiney starred for Quincy with notable work.
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Burlington Railroad Blues
Mantas
Sugbra Basel
Wick
Schreiber
Vistors
Sugbra Es
Boolst
Hebbel Kampoof Ouiney
Former Congressman Hensley Visits Hannibal Postoffice
Former Congressman Walter L Hensley now United States district attorney paid an unexpected visit to Postmaster Bob Blackwood Monday in Hannibal Missouri. The brief encounter reunited old Washington friends as Hensley attends the May term of the U S court and will speak at the Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon.
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Hensley
United States
Blackwood
Walter L Hensley
Congress
Farmington
Bob Blackwood
Washington
D. C
James T. Lloyd
Hannibal
Postmaster Blackwood
United States District Attorney
Robert Olivert
United States Court
Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal Happenings Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Misses Exile Feaster and Evadna Best return from Palmyra after visiting friends in Hannibal. Oscar Worthy, embalmer, returns from Springfield Missouri. Dr F W Seaurfoss leaves Hannibal today for a postgraduate course in St Louis at Hotel Jefferson. Judge Allen de Dent weds Ray Collins and Blinche Keyte of Clarence Missouri. Hi Haupt and relatives depart for Emporium and Buffalo for about six weeks. Esther Jones of Witte Star Laundry to visit Previer Miron. Marmett Mahoney, elevator operator at Hannibal Trust Building, leaves for retail market.
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Exile Feaster
Evadna Best
Palmyra
Hannibal
F W. Seaurfoss
Hannibal Trust Company
St. Louis
Buford
Atlanta
Hotel Jefferson
Allen de Dent
Ray Collins
Blinche Keyte
Clarence, Mo
Fulton Avenue
Hi Ot, Haupt
Washington Street
Emporium
Pal
Buffalo
N. Y
Haupt
Esther Jones
Witte Star Laundry
Previer
Miron
Ata
Texas Wonder Drug Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues in men and women, claims relief for diabetes rheumatism and other ailments, says it regulates bladder troubles in children, offers mail order for $1.25, and invites sworn testimonials from Dr J W Hall of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
J W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Adv
Candy Vendor Plans Elevator Stand At Local Building
A candy vendor will set up at the elevator entrance on the first floor expecting strong sales as hundreds pass by daily. Roy Rummans, with Battery A, 33rd Field Artillery, 23rd division, told his parents he will be mustered out at Camp Grant and hopes to be home in a week or ten days, writing from Camp Merritt, New Jersey. Wesley Wilson was arraigned before Judge John H. Totsch on Monday.
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Roy Rummans
33Rd Field Artillery
Mra
A. P. Rummans
North Third Street
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
Camp Merritt
N. J
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Nehaus Bicycle and Sewing Machine House
K. of C
Maine St
Panamas
Leghorns
Togos
Bangkoks
Baliluks
Jamohs Naneyay For
Great Council of Degree of Pocahontas
Katy
Burlington Blues
Morris Adler
Service
Oscar Worthy
W. M. Smith
Texas
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Wesley Wilson
John H. Totsch
Noon
Costa
D. J. Ellis
Chicago
C. I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Ware Wayland CO. Incy
Sale Pricis
Fh Mic 'S
East Side Square
N. 5Th St
Quincy, Ill
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