Fifth Illinois infantry seeks to preserve unit identity
Col. Frank S. Wood of the 5th Illinois infantry submits to Gen. Todd a detailed plea to keep the unit intact as rumors spread that it will merge with neighboring regiments. The Chamber of Commerce and Gov. Lowden back preserving the 5th Illinois identity, highlighting the regiment’s federal service since March 26, 1917 and its high morale and efficiency through mandatory duty at munitions plants and rail bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Wood
Fifth Illinois Infantry
Todd
National Guard
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Wood
Truman T. Pierson
Prank
Lowden
Col. Wood
5Th Illinois Infantry
Ilinois Infantry
33Rd Vision
5Th Mlinois Infantry
65Th Infantry
Sth Illinois Infantry
5Th Ilinois Infantry
Hunter
Central Department
Flull
T. B. Sanborn
1Sthlinois Infantry
5Th Tlinois Infantry
Sth Titinois Infantry
Sth
Wlinois Infantry
Miinnis
Minnis
3Rd Infantry
War Department
Thinois
St. Tilinsis
St.llinois Infantry
State Fair Grounds
Springfield
Illinois
Sth [Linnis Infantry
United States
Adjutant General
Tlinois
Secretary of War
Tllinois Infantry
Kentucky
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Illinois National Guard
Fort Sheridan
4Th Sinois Infantry
Frank 3. Wood
Winois Infantry
Wagon Makers Elect Officers For Year
The Carriage and Wagon Makers held their annual election in the Eagles hall naming Charles Kaltenbach president and George Schreib er vice president. A.J. Zolle is recorder and John Fuelbier financial secretary for the twenty seventh year. George H. Pauk treasurer Fred Rackhaue trustee John H. Budde sergeant at arms and Dr H Callins physician. Roe T. Kreuper resigned as trustee to leave the city. The new officers plan a smoker and lunch on the next meeting night October 22. Membership stands at 380 with assets of 112. The association reports gains in both membership and finances and the entertainment committee plans taking over Savoy and Fannie theaters starting next Monday to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Charles Kaltenbach
George Schreiber
A.J. Zolle
John Fuelbier
George H. Pauk
Fred Rackhaue
John H. Budde
H . Callins
Roe T. Kreuper
Dr Warren Pearce Appointed Fleet Surgeon Near France
Dr Warren Pearce is acting as fleet surgeon overseeing a squadron of 12 American warships stationed somewhere near France. The report notes his medical supervision status and assignment details in a naval context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Pearce
France
Funds Shortfall for Vicksburg Veterans Transportation
Veterans of the Civil War in Illinois cry foul as Adjutant General Dickson notes 1 400 applications for transport to the Vicksburg reunion exceed the 40 000 state appropriation. Rail fare nears 380 per veteran, leaving funds insufficient to cover all attendees. The legislature intended the money to cover all qualifying veterans unable to afford the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Dickson
State of Illinois
Illinois
Veterans Reunion of Union Regiments in Quincy
John Wessels, marshal, plans a two day reunion for six Civil War regiments in Quincy. Parades, campfire talks, and a banquet at Masonic Temple are scheduled with headquarters at Armory Jersey street and nearby venues. Readings, speeches, music, and social time precede a final farewell on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wessels
Quincy
Third Missouri Cavalry
137Th
Ilinois Infantry
Masonic Temple
Third
Missouri Cavalry
Jersey Street
4Th
Sth
16Th
28Th
Illinois Infantry
S. and
50Th
Illinnia Infantry
First Baptist Church
4Th and
Jersey
78Th Tlinois Infantry
Moose Hall
Maine Street
137Th Hlinois Infantry
South 4Th Street
Maine
John Wood
137Th Illinois Infantry
Chaddock Boys
Boy Scouts
Hampshire
Hy. C. Turner
Dickson Orchestra
Lloyd Gibbs Hurts In Runaway Horse Accident
Lloyd Gibbs a 15 year old son of a Columbus township supervisor was seriously injured when a horse ran away dragging a buggy into a ditch and throwing Gibbs and two companions. Gibbs sustained a fractured leg and facial cuts while Harold Schuhart and John Leffers also suffered injuries though Leffers escaped uninjured. Gibbs was taken to St Marys hospital where the limb was set and no serious outcome is anticipated beyond infection from deep cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Gibbs
Gibbs
Columbus Township
Board of Supervisors
Young Gibbs
Harold Schuhart
John Leffers
Sixth Ward Social Club House Burns Destroyed
The Sixth Ward Social club house, located a half mile below the narrows, was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. A rack stove near wallpaper by the smoke pipe ignited the upper story, discovered by two boys in a canoe who alerted members. Much furniture was lost as damage totals about 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Narrows
Hiram Stevens
Frank Disseler
Camp Dodge Schedules Increments and Des Moines Hospital Plan
Consolidation of the third and fourth increments of 40 and 15 percent, to be held until after October 25, is urged to Gen Crowder by Camp Dodge officers. Major General K E H Carter, in Des Moines, says 25,000 men may be sent if approved. Fort Des Moines base hospital would reach 1,000 beds with renovations to stables for attendants and specialists, plus arms and trade training for wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Camp Dodge
K E. H. Carter
Central Department
Fort Des Moines
War Department
Oid
Des Moines
Three men rejected at army recruiting office in Quincy
Three men were rejected at the army recruiting office on Monday due to physical disabilities. Although no enlistments occurred locally for several days, the community shows no forgetfulness of the war as volunteers continue to visit the office and are turned away. Sergt. Lunsford notes that men eligible for the draft who have not been notified can still enlist in the national army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Quincy
Sergt
Lunsford
National Army
Quincy Considers Night Schools Based on St Louis Experience
Charles M. Gill, superintendent of schools, drafts a report backing night schools for Quincy. Board of Education favors the plan and may start programs if feasible. Gill returns from St Louis where night schools enroll 10 000 pupils across six high schools and ten grade schools. Negro pupils attend dedicated schools, and emphasis rests on typewriting, stenography, and aiding foreign born students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gill
Quincy
Board of Education
Gill
St. Louis
Mr. Gill
Qourney
Might School
Quincys Pulse Everett Gray Arrested
Deputy Lipps arrested Fiverett Gray Saturday night and jailed him on a charge of abandoning a child under one year old. He was indicted by the circuit court and will be tried there. Pictures On Exhibit William Spencer Johnson recently donated an Italian art collection to the library to be shown in the reading room in a few days. Woman Fined Theresa Ruemming paid 38 dollars after a peace disturbance hearing led by Judge Bonner. Both women reside near Twentieth and Oak streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Gray
Fiverett Gray
Lipps
William Spencer Johnson
Theresa Ruemming
Bonner
Flora Thompson
Twentieth
Oak Streets
Paul Limber Returns From Peoria Wedding
Hotel Quincy clerk Paul Limber came home Sunday from Peoria where he attended a wedding. He resumed duties Monday morning at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Paul Limber
Quincy
Mr. Limber
Becomes It On Train Mrs John M Wilson Jr of Darton
Mrs Wilson of Darton Ohio was taken to Blessing hospital after becoming ill on a train en route from Memphis Missouri to Darton. She and her husband, sales manager at National Cash Register, had visited her father F C Reddish in Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilson, Jr
Darton
Ohio
Blessing Hospital
Wilson
Memphis
National Cash Register Company
F. C. Reddish
Adams county farm association to elect officers today
Plans for pledging current members and a broad membership drive will be discussed at a directors meeting. Officers and a new executive committee will be elected. Eight township directors were canvassed. Ursa gains Ed Graham, other townships reelect their directors. Father Rusk may name a judge for the alfalfa contest today and will tour entered fields after selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Farm Association
Ursa
Ed Graham
W. B. Duncan
William Funk
Beverly
George
Quincey
H. F Chittenden
Mendon
W. Paxton
Golden
N. Larimore
Plainville
W. E. Lancaster
Chatten
Quines
L. E. Baker
A. G. Beckman
Clayton
J. W. Tileary
Palama
J. E. Meatheringham
Nakomis and Barges Passable Today On River Run
The steamers Nakomis and Dandelon towing seven steel barges loaded with iron ore were between Quincy and La Grange Monday and expected to pass here today if not stranded on sandbars again. Low river levels hinder progress, with Keokuk’s Sunday excursion delayed after blocking sandbars near Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nakomis
Dandelon
Quincy
la Grange
St Louis
St.Paul
Gregory
Simdavy
Keokuk
White Collar Line
Lights Required on All Motor Vehicles in City
Chief Louis Melton announced that police will arrest anyone driving without proper lights. The ordinance requires lights on conspicuous parts and the license number painted and readable at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Melton
Merit
High School Notes Highlight Team Injuries and Events
Three top football players will miss the Macomb game due to injuries and quitting. Van Steel and Rush will play to offset losses. Lucille Langhanke will host a readings fundraiser for the library, with a ten-reading program and school orchestra intermission. Corn Day next Monday features corn ear submissions and sketches. Botany classes study harmful crop insects and plan outreach to Purdue and other universities, with Palmer Rusk slated to speak soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
James Boudreau
Eoward
Menke
Seeley
van Steel
Rush Proudly
Lucille Langhanke
Brary Fund
Rilen
Purdue
Palmer Rusk
Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Deeds
George Bo McClellan sells eight acres in north eight of south sixteen to Frederick C Allenheim for 1800 dollars. Louise Robinson transfers lots four and part of block fifteen in Golden to John H. Emmings for 2350 dollars. Nellie M. Thompson deeds west twelve of southwest quarter of section five in township eight west to Fred R. Manuel for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bo McClellan
Frederick C Allenheim
Louise Robinson
John HH. Emmings
Golden
Nellie M. Thompson
Fred R. Manuel
County Treasurer Recalls Kansas Hunt With Jackrabbits
County Treasurer Ed W. Peter returned from Kansas claiming he shot 11 jackrabbits last week. He says he did it while riding in a car at ten miles per hour through rabbit haunts, and he boasted of a rough, beer-fueled chase with the ferocious jackrabbit. He showed up at work with a swollen face and sea-green tale, joking about future hunts and old Mr Thumper as the rabbit sire, while mixing humor with bravado about driving the Ford and shooting with one hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUNTY
W. Peter
Kansas
Joel Thumper
the Whig
Peter Rabbit
Brer
Joe Thomas
Danville
Thumper
Ton
Oklahoma
Overland Dealers Meet Here Today
The Irwin Overland company hosts a Quincy convention for about one hundred regional car dealers. Key guests include R L Butler of Toledo and Fitch of Toledo, with talks on freight car shortages and imminent price rises. The event will begin at the Irwin Overland plant on Maine Street, followed by luncheon at Hotel Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin-Overland Company
Quincy
Toledo
Irwin-Overland
Maine Street
R. L. Butler
Middle West
Mr. Fitch
Service
Fitch
Quincy Territory
Butler
Community Meeting At Franklin Tonight
Franklin school hosts a Modern association led gathering at 745 pm inviting all residents and non residents to discuss community welfare. Several topics will be considered and weekly meetings may continue if citizen interest sustains the program. The school board may deny use for small groups and attendance impacts access for those wishing to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Modern Association
Franklin District
City Officials Support Community Street Dance Plan
The Council of National Defense women committee teams with the mayor and city council to host a dance Saturday evening on Maine street between Fourth and Fifth. Musicians Incal will provide music. women will handle concessions and decorations with council members meeting midweek to finalize details. Local men pledge full support to ensure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counel of National Defense
Maine Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Council of National Defense
Unusual Features Mark Divorce Suits
Ray A Sparks faces a divorce petition filed by his wife Hatte M Sparks in the mn circuit court. Edith J Humphrey waited 12 years after separating from Thomas Humphrey to file for divorce, alleging he is in prison. The couple married in 1912 and separated in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray A. Sparks
Hatte M. Sparks
Edith J. Humphrey
Thomas Humphrey
Humphrey
Cheerful Home Seeks Civic Aid for Finances
The Cheerful home settlement board, not soliciting aid during the spring Red Cross drive, now appeals for funds to run the home. A city canvass will be held next week, with a rummage sale scheduled for November 2 and 8 in the gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cheerful Home Settlement
Fis
Red Cross
Quincy Motor Club gears up to recruit new members
Quincy Motor club officers plan an active drive next month to expand a membership just over 200. They consider a get together automotive trip and a chicken dinner in Adams county to spark interest among car owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Motor Club
Quincy
Mendon
Adams County
Motor Club
L. A. Morest
Young Ken's Christian Association
Twenty-fourth Street
Board of Supervisors
Allison to Answer to Charge in Iowa
William Allison was moved to Albia Iowa to answer a draft registration charge after being arrested here earlier. James Ledford, reportedly in Missouri, remains in custody awaiting word on his registration status. In separate cases Felix Stravinski paid a five dollar court fine plus costs for disturbing the peace while Mrs. Margaret Monckton was fined three dollars and costs for allowing chickens to roam and disturb neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Allison
Albia
James Ledford
Missouri
Felix Stravinski
Margaret Monckton
East Broadway Merchants to Meet on Thursday
East Broadway Merchants Association will hold a Thursday evening meeting in the Broadway bank. City officials have been invited to attend. After the meeting a lunch and smoker will be enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway Merchants Association
Broadway. Bank
Luncheon Today For W R C Ambulance Fund
The Colonel Shepard corps will serve lunch on the Soldiers' Home picnic ground today. Proceeds go to the ambulance fund, which the Illinois Women's Relief corps will present to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Shepard
Soldiers’ Home
Ambulance
Illinois Women's Relief Corps
Red Cross
Marriage Licenses Report for Justin and Page
A terse notice lists Marriage Licenses for Justin and Page with Quince or Elizabeth A. Thomas in reference to Quines. No further details provided in the readable text.
Weather Outlook Across Three States
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in Illinois and Missouri on Tuesday with a chance of unsettled weather overnight in the north. Wednesday turns partly cloudy in the north with warmer Tuesday and somewhat cooler conditions inland. Iowa expects partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday, with Wednesday fair and colder conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Missouri
Iowa
River Stage Readings Show Flooding Across Stations
Flood conditions persist with river levels as of 7 A M at St Paul Davenport Keokuk Hannibal St Louis and Quincy. Minor rises and falls noted with changes near zero to slight declines. Forecast indicates little change above Quincy and likely small falls below Quincy over the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Hannibal
St. Louis
O.d
Quincy
For Rent A Modern 5 Room Flat in City Area
Advertises a five room flat for rent with hot and cold water electric lights gas bath and heat. Inquiries at 804 X Fifth.
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Abe Martin
Veterans
Sixth Ward Social Club
BURNS
W. A. Trader
Aline McClure
L.A Morest
Kk. Duker
W & Burke
Chicago
Westor
L. M. Hill
la Prairie
Weston
Paul Meyer
State Street
Bow
Grant Heidbreder
Parke-Davis Co
Detroit
Mich
Milwaukee
Heidbreder Drug Company
Fighth
State Streets
University of Ilinois College of Pharmacy
Tire
Milton Reinsberg
World Tire Corporation
South
Michigan Avenue
Cavnes
Mr Reinsberg
Keretone Tire and Rubber Company of
New York
Tire Company of America
Carthage
T W Bingaman
Y Wo C. A
Y M
Yo M.C. A
Carl Berter
Ouiney
Charles Bartlett
Board of Law Examiners
Mr. Berter
Farm Association
Board of Directors
Peter
Beast
Overland
Irwin- Overland Company
Franklin
Mendow
Allison
East Broadway
W. R. C. Ambulance Fund
Tees River
Once
Ford Roadater
Ford
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