Quincy Boys Will Return Home By Friday
Quincy soldiers long awaited homecoming from France intensifies as over 90 members of the 123rd Machine Gun Battalion reach Camp Grant Rockford and Chicago after the grand review. Captains Elmore and Bartlett praise the unit’s courage while families greet veterans at Grant Park amid joyous reunions and tearful embraces. Col. Center and others await arrival. most men in good health, eager to unload at Burlington station within days.
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Whig
Chicago
Quincy
Camp Grant Rockford
Army of Occupation
123Rd
Kenneth Elmore
Ben Bartlett
Grant Park
Lake Front
Verdun
Argonne
Elmore
Bartlett
Europe
Illinois
Quincy Doughboys
Mississippi
Burlington
Col
Charles Center
Joe Ehart
Lawrence Smith
Camp Mills
Elmore and
Quincy Boys
Arthur Meador
Reece
Carrick Castle
New York Central Road
Gelda
Knights of the Gold Cross
33Rd
the Golden Cross
Ray Arlington
Vermont Street
Arlington
Camp Grant
Rockford
Things Quincy Boys Never Will Forget
A reflective list recounts events memories and experiences of the Quincy unit or group in wartime including inspections saluting a lieutenant pay day air battles and daily life moments from September through discharge in the U S A 1918. The piece blends personal memories with military routine and notable episodes such as a balloon sighting a bombing plane and a trip to Luxembourg.
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Quincyang
128Rd
O. D
Chevaux
Erpeldange
Luxembourg
U.S. A
Quincy Doughboys Return Home Startled by Joyful Welcome
The passage recalls soldiers from the Quincy unit reacting to impending reunion with hometown friends. Serge and Ab Merkle express anticipation of home comforts like straw-board plants and the absence of 4 Dicks beer prompts a brief talk on prohibition. Vivian Wheatley recalls aiding injured comrades at a first aid station.
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Vivian Wheatley
Dallas City
Memorial roll calls and homecoming名单 from wartime service
Wounded in action listed many individuals by name and rank including Mimer Powies serjeant Abert OU Merkle serjeant, Napoleon Ef Brows sergeant, Eaward Pell corporal, Orin Cheney corporal, Jay Arlington private first class, Charles Hell private first class, Claude Wheatley private first class, and numerous others. The piece notes memorial verse for those who fell with Companies 4 and B of the 125th machine gun battalion and lists Quincy and vicinity servicemen returning home, with many addresses and names across Illinois towns.
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Mimer E. Powies
Merkle
Napoleon Ef. Brows
Eaward V. Pell
Orin Po Cheney
Jay Arlington
Charles G. Hell
Claude J. Wheatley
Migra Wasselman
Thomas W. bLenaue
Joseph AL Vogel
Wiliam MacMullen
Elmer Caliwell
Vame
Quincy and
Chicago
Alien
John J
Arlington
Ray
Vermont St. Arrowsmith
Paul
Broadway
Aschemann
Lawrence
Payson Ave
Ball
Charles C
N. 2Nd St. Ralne
Charles
N. St. St. Hurns
Thomas A
Lee
Maine
Elmore
Kenneth A
Ohio St
Hainline
Ervin I
Blandinsville
Holdcroft
Hamilton
Plymouth
Joseph
Oscar
Koetters
John W
Little
Lee H
Speaker
Henry F
Jersey St. Inane
Thomas W
Vine St
Lippinesti
Gov
Kinderhook
Meador
Harry E
State
Merkel
Albert O
Spring St
McMartin
William I
Oak St
Miller
Porter
Clayton
Nevell
Frederic G. Macomb
Alois Ta
State St
Elmer
Taylor
Clarence
Virginia
Thiele
Werman J. Perry
James F
Perry
Thompson
Howard
Plainville
James W
York St
Edward
Percy
Wheatley
Vivien W
Dallas City
Claude D
Dallag City
Watters
Brady
Pittstiein
Wattero
Warren
16Th &T
Prisoners Change Minds In Court Across Several Cases
Indicted for forgery Claude Sebers received an indeterminate sentence of one to 14 years in the penitentiary after a string of pleas and reversals in circuit court. Others including Robbery second offender Fred Klipstein and Alva Hi Zane faced motions, continuances, and quashed indictments. Lloyd Kenney and Milford Koch, after pleading guilty to tampering with William Brink’s car, were placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sebers
Akers
Sebers
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
J. Stern & Son
Clyde Moore
Fred Klipstein
Alva “Hi” Zane
Bonaparte
Miss Olla Leach
Mendon
Lloyd Kenney
Milford Koch
William Brink
Ed Smith
Mr. Brink
Masonic Temple
Thirtieth
Maine
Clare Irwin
Nodh
Directors Named By The Rotarians
Col. C. D. Center will join Quincy Rotary as a director after being elected for the coming year. Other new and returning directors include Charles C. Crooks W. A. Fifer Bert Higgins Tob Black F. Pierson and George A. Wall. Lt Warren F. Pearce of the Navy spoke on two years in service including destroyer convoy duties and base hospital work while Lt F H Howard Buchanan recounted experiences with French Gordon Highlanders and described the Monard Association of Chicago aiding former inmates into jobs, noting more than 16 000 placements.
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Col. C. D. Center
Quincy
United States
F. H. Howard Buchanan
Gordon Highlanders
France
Monard Association of
Chicago
Buchanan
Waterman Given Six Months In The Works
George Waterman a 60 year old man was sentenced to six months in the workhouse for vagrancy and fined $100 plus costs after being charged with improper relations with Anna Garner 15. Evidence included letters and the girl’s testimony. The Garners had lived with Waterman previously near 418 Kentucky street and may face further action by the grand jury for a statutory charge.
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George Waterman
Anna Garner
Waterman
Kentucky Street
Garner
Garners
Wateman
Returned Service Men Seek Jobs Through WCCS Aid
Federal service men regularly visit the War Camp Community Service offices on North Wirth Street. Knights of Columbus representative I A Morest has aided in finding employment for soldiers. A War Camp Service meeting was held Tuesday evening to discuss the work.
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War Camp Community Service
North Wirth Street
I. A. Morest
Knights of Columbus
Canteen Workers to Join Memorial Day Parade
Red Cross canteen committee members will meet at the Armory shortly before 9 o clock Friday to participate in the Memorial Day parade. They had planned to meet at the Methodist church but moved to the Armory by request of the Memorial Day association. Canteen members with cars are asked to provide transportation for the parade.
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The
Red Cross
Methodist Church
Memorial Day Association
Stillwell Case Delayed By Granted Continuance In Manslaughter
Richard Newcomb Stillwell remains charged with manslaughter after Judge Albert Akers granted a continuance. Stillwell pleaded not guilty as the circuit court overruled one motion to quash two counts, with the four counts largely similar. Havird died days after the East Hampshire street collision with Stillwell’s car, which hurled him from his buggy. Em ery Lancaster asked for more time, delaying trial this term.
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Richard Newcomb
Stillwell
Albert Akers
Emery Lancaster
East Hampshire Street
Anderson Havird
Havird
Blessing Hospital
Lankford Calm Despite Imminent Chester Penitentiary
Francis Caton Lankford sits in county jail awaiting transfer to Chester for a life sentence. His father says the death penalty worry is gone, but a long prison term still looms. Officials expect sentencing to occur after the trials, with multiple inmates moved together.
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Francis Caton Lankford
Chester
C. F. Lankford
Lankford
Burglars Hit B Kohl Wholesale Grocery Store
Thieves broke into the B Kohl wholesale grocery house on North Fourth Street during Monday night and stole about 175 dollars worth of tobacco, cigars, chewing tobacco and cigarets. Entrance was gained through a rear window and the goods were staged for delivery.
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B. Kohl
North Fourth Street
Beardstown meeting on Route 31 urges early construction
Adams county committee chaired by W. T. Eddy and secretary Theodore Wand will meet in Beardstown on June 4 to discuss the cross state highway Route 31 between Quincy and Danville. The notice indicates the purpose is to advance early construction as the central issue for the gathering.
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Quincey
Danville
Beardstown
Adams County
W. T. Eddy
Theodore Wand
Hugh King Returning On a Hospital Boat
Hugh E. King who has worked with Y M C A in France returns to the United States on a hospital ship. It is unclear if he is ill, though recent letters indicate he planned to continue work for months. Former post office employee, King had been aiding Y M C A efforts overseas.
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Hugh E. King
France
Quincy
Mr. King
Post Office
Well Known Lewis Co Resident Summoned
L W Hawkins prominent Lewis county figure died at his Canton home Monday night. He led the dry goods firm Durkee Hawkins Miller and once served as Canton mayor and postmaster under Grover Cleveland. Survived by widow, two daughters Mrs Griffith and Mrs Rogers, and three sons Harry Hawkins, Cash Hawkins, and Durkess Hawkins.
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L. W. Hawkins
Lewis County
Canton
Hawkins
Durkee, Hawkins & Miller
Grover Cleveland
C. A. Griffith
Leland
Texas
Emma Rogers
Long Beach
Cal
Harry Hawkins
Philippine Islands
Cash Hawkins
Cleveland, O
Durkess Hawkins
Suivive
Uncertain Timing for 123r Machine Arrival
Text reports unclear notes on when the 123r machine will reach battalion Quincy. Announcement of exact arrival time awaits confirmation and will be printed as soon as known.
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W. F.C. Seedon
Quincy Sth
Grocery Salesman Held on a Charge of Embezzlement
Frank Peavler, traveling salesman for the Quincy Grover company, was arrested on a warrant by Detective Matt Ryan on embezzlement charges. He is said to be short in his accounts but the amount remains undisclosed. relatives have been informed and an effort will be made to settle the matter without prosecution.
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Frank Peavler
Quincy Grover Company
John Taz Loebhineg
Grocery Company
Matt Ryan
Peavler
Quincy Masons Head to Hannibal for Royal Arch Conferral
Quincy Masons plan a 5 PM train trip to Hannibal Thursday to attend the Royal Arch degree conferral at Hannibal chapter. Officers including FP. FL Brinkoetter high priest and George Zoller king will join, returning by midnight. Election of Quincy chapter officers is set for June 10, while Quincy Commandery No. 77 holds its triennial election tonight.
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Quincy
Masons
Hannibal
Royal Arch
Bradshaw
FL Brinkoetter
George Zoller
Paul Dimnean
W. C. Bradley
J. H. Breitstadt
F. W. Brinkoetter
C. T. Wells
J. S. M. Smarr
C.S. Irwin
J. W. Hart
A. A. Whipple
Quincy Commandery
Bids For State Street Road Opened In Sprimnefield
County highway head Ty. J. T. Boyer arrives in Sprimnefield as bids are opened for finishing the State Street road from Mill Creek bridge to the hilltop. Frank Rees of Quincy is among bidders only. other contractors not listed. Previous bids failed to meet specs due to war delays. The project uses water bound macadam, 15 feet wide, over 4,945 feet.
Man Held on Forgery to Return to Iowa Penitentiary
Jed Darling also known as Fred Symimpson was arrested Saturday night for forgery at People's Store. He admitted breaking parole and will be returned to Iowa State Penitentiary under escort this morning by a state parole officer.
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Floor Aten
Jed Darling
Fred Symimpson
Iowa State Penitentiary
Iowa
Aten
People's Store
Grand Jury
Scharnhorst
Dimmer law violators face strict prosecutions says aide
Assistant States Attorney Arthur I Roy warns drivers are neglecting dimmers as headlights blind oncoming vehicles. He recalls his own near miss and says the 1917 law will be enforced rigorously to prevent accidents and protect travelers.
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Arthur I. Roy
Roy
Mr. Roy
Marine Recruiting Office to Be Opened in Quincy
The Marine Corps announces a new recruiting station in Quincy to enlist men. Lieutenant Fackeon of St. Louis visited Quincy seeking quarters and arrangements. The station will be temporarily located in the federal building with two officers in charge arriving Monday.
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Army and Navy
Quincy
Marine Corps
Lieut
Fackeon
St. Louis
Gil
Federal Building
Memorial Day Plans For Adams County Veterans Parade
Adams County Memorial association maps Memorial Day activities with a Friday parade from the armory to Woodland cemetery led by Col Clare Irwin and H C Turner, involving soldiers sailors and Boy Scouts. Decorations at Woodland and Graceland cemeteries plus school programs feature speakers including Rev I W Bingaman and Capt John Wes selin with 440 graves to honor.
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Adams County Memorial Association
Armory
H. C. Turner
Clare Irwin
National Army
Navy
John Wood Fest
Boy Scouts’ Band of
Macomb
W. R.C
John Wood Post
Eighth Street
Maine
Hampshire
Park
Maine Street
Eighth
Woodland Cemetery
Otto Wurl
Memorial Association
Charles M. Gill
Woodland
Graceland
Hampshire Streets
Gill
Graceland Cemetery
I. W. Bingaman
Harold Lewis
Franklin
William Schlagenhaus
Jackson
Lyman Mee Carl
Webster
Thomas B. Knox
Irving
F. A. McCarty
Emerson
E. A. Thompson
Washington
John ©. Andrew
Dewey
Charles F. Fichenauer
Adams
Lincoln
John H. Wesselin Berrian
E. C. Parsons
Jefferson
George W. Govert
Madison
Unsettled Weather Across Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois faces unsettled weather Wednesday and Thursday with likely local showers in the south and central areas and little temperature change. Missouri and Iowa expect mostly cloudy skies with chances of showers and minimal temperature variation.
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Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Forecast Shows Slow River Decline and Local Rises
The river from below Muscatine to Warsaw will continue to fall slowly. Heavy rainfall has drenched areas from Quincy to St. Louis. At Quincy the river will change but little. From Hannibal to Louisiana it is expected to rise about 1.3 to 0.5 feet in the next 24 hours.
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Muscatine
Warsaw
Quincy
St. Louis
Hannibal
Louisiana
Daily River Bulletin
Fiood, Hersht
Feet Street
iFeet
Thompson's Barred Rocks exhibitons mate sale
Wm Hoeschler of La Cross Wisconsin offers Thompson's strain Barred Rocks for sale. One male and five females to be shown, with two females placing second and third at the show and the father of the male winning first. Sacrifice price set at 20.00 for the male and five females.
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Thompson
Wm. Hoeschler
la Cross
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Cecil Cunningham
Barry
Elmer Ward
Allen Franklin
Pittsfield
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Abe Martin
Big Serge
Ab Merkle
Flandersfields
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Lewis Co
Quincy Masons
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