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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1917

Page

4

Giants Meet White Sox On Home Grounds Today

New York Giants arrive in Harlem after two losses to the Chicago White Sox as fans flock for the third World Series game. Ticket demand soars with 9,000 upper grand stand seats sold. aimed crowd about 38,000, betting favoring the Sox. Pitching plans hint at Cicotte or Salle opposing McGraw lineup as McCarthy recovers from a shoulder strain.

New York New York Giants Chicago White Sox Giants Harlem White Sox Chicago Rowland Third Base Zimmerman Kanff McGraw Benton Sox Raoters Cicotte Salle Schupp Russell Rariden McCarty Leibold

Whig to Run Play by Play of World Series in NYC

The Whig reports a World Series game today in New York after teams moved from Chicago. The game starts at 2 o clock local time, which is 1 o clock in Quines, with Megaphone score board and lightning service providing updates.

Whig New York City Chicago New York

T. T. Smith Medal Winner at South Side Trap Meet

T. T. Smith won the Odell medal in a trap shooting contest held by the Trap Shooting Association of the South Side Boat Club on Sunday afternoon. Leaders included Smith, Cook, Geise, Rankin, Young, and Osborn amid high winds and strong scores. In a shoot-off Smith defeated W. O. Cook after both broke 14 of 15 birds, with Cook failing on the third. The meet will pause for hunting season, though the Tom Brown trophy will be awarded Thanksgiving to the holder of the Odell medal most often. The South Side Boat Club dramatic group met for rehearsal, and upcoming club events include a complimentary Thursday night gathering with Farrell’s Orchestra.

T. T. Smith Odell Trap Shooting Association South Side Boat Club Smith Cook Geise Rankin Young Osborn Mr. Smith W. O. Cook Tom Brown Brown Dramatic Club Farrell

Lexington Race Results and Pavement Trot Recap

Lexington hosted a 2:17 trot with 3 in 5 and a $1,000 purse won by Sidney Earl Hardie with Frances Belmont second and Allerton Heir third. Other starters included Mesa Anna Cecil Island Queen and Drogheds. Best time 2:11. Lb pace of 2:08 with Hal Connor over Princess Margaret Tramp A hit and others. Castleton free-for-all trot offered $2,000, winner Mabel Trask with St. Frisen second.

Sidney Earl Hardie Frances Belmont Allerton Mesa Anna Cecil Island Queen Drogheds Hal Connor Argol Hal Ronin Princess Margaret Tramp Canute Major Hayt Castleton Mabel Trask Ch. m Peter the Great St. Frisen

Chicago 7 to 2 over New York in World Series

A voices debate the day’s World Series result with Chicago defeating New York 7 to 2. Mentions pitchers Schupp and Anderson for the Giants and notes Cincinnati shutting out Cleveland 6 to 0 with batteries Toney Regan Wings and Smith Klepfer O Neil.

Giants Schupp Anderson Gand Cincy Cleveland Incinnati Nationals Cleveland Americans Toney Regan Wings Smith Klepfer O' Neil

Dont Trifle With Blood Disorders Get Rid Of Them Quickly

Warns readers to cleanse the blood to prevent diseases. Promotes S S S blood purifier from Swift Specific Co. as a long established remedy. Urges not to substitute and offers free medical advice from the company’s medical director.

S.S .S S. S.S Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Chicago Triumphs In Sunday World Series Rout

Chicago White Sox thrashed three NY Giants pitchers in a 7 to 2 victory to take a second straight win in the World Series. Attendance reached 32,000 as Chicago pulled away after a tentative start, with Jackson, Felsch, Gandil, and Collins delivering key hits and forcing errors.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Johnnie McGraw New York Giants White Sox Giants Faber Red Burns Gandil Ffervog Kauff John Collins Herzog Shauno Zimmerman Eddie Collins Sox Schupp McMulin New York Robertson Collins Hulke McCarty Weaver Jackson Schalk Holke Felsch Rauters Kankakee Ferdinand Anderson Liepold McMullins Bounder Rowlands Liebold McMullin Perritt Hotke Eddie Rariden Tesreau ABLR O.A.E Ccc Keen Hoike Ib c Ceeeeaae Ee Eae Schupp. P Anderson, Pwe Eae Pov Wihoit Cs Jesreau Ee Eee Poutatt Sw Ue Gaetene Sth Rho Faher E Callins Evans Rigler Klem O'Loughlin

Call Issued for 128 Men To Be Examined Saturday

The exemption board ordered 128 registered men to report at the Federal building at 8 am Saturday for examination. A corps of five physicians will conduct rapid medical checks, aiming for full clearance by night. Names and addresses follow, listing serial numbers and dozens of residents from Quincy and vicinity among those called up for this second examination round.

Exemption Board District Board Quincey U.S Julius H. Seidel Carl G. Kansteiner Onofre Pennurel Ralph Rottmann Noar Breadwary Roay C Walton Harold N. Wright Joseph H. Garthaus Cherry

Cardinals Win Series in St Louis Matchup

The St Louis Nationals defeated the St Louis Americans in the deciding game of the cit series. Nationals 1 4 1 4 thie olde 6100. Americans 66. Batteries Packard and Snyder for the Nationals. Davenport Groom and Hartley for the Americans.

ST. Louis St. Louis Nationals St. Louis Americans R.H.E. Nationals Packard and Snyder Davenport, Groom and Hartley

Remains of Gus Klusmeier Interred in La Grange

The funeral for Gus Klusmeier, a famed Ft. Smith Arkansas druggist, was held Sunday afternoon in La Grange. Locals note his birth and upbringing here and attendees included relatives from Joplin and Hannibal.

LA Grange Gus Klusmeier Ft. Smith Ark Mr. Klusmeiier Rh. M. Massie Ft. Worth Texas Mesdames Hunter and Mathis Crystal Springs Miss F. S. Hagenod Mark Patterson Max Smith Gem City Business College Quincy N. F. Hagood R.G. Blair Joplin EL. Schiver J L. Rohs

Local visitors and sale draw La Grange crowd

Dr. C. A. Treadway of Canton conducted business in La Grange Monday. Miss Pauline and Esther Phillips of Perry Missouri visited their sister Mrs Harrison Klismeier Saturday and Sunday. The public sale of Hecker brothers near La Grange was well attended Friday. Attorney George R. Davis, once housebound, is improving nicely.

la Grange C. A. Treadway Canton Pauline Esther Phillips Perry Harrison Klismeier Hecker Brothers George R. Davis

Bread prices vary from 6 to 15 cents across the nation

Consumers' reports to the food administration from 52 cities show wide differences in bread prices. A 16 ounce loaf costs six cents in Pleasantville New Jersey, thirteen to fifteen cents in Rock Falls Illinois, eight cents in many western and some eastern cities, and five cents for a 12 ounce loaf in a few towns.

Washington The Food Administration Pleasantville N. J Rock Falls

Charles E Merriam Named to Aviation Examining Board

Charles E Merriam former alderman political leader and University of Chicago professor was notified Monday of his appointment to the examining board of the aviation section of the signal corps with the rank of captain. Merriam was previously a mayoral candidate on the progressive ticket. A lighter quote contrasts a pretty girl with a bark account of a homely maid.

Chicago Charles E. Merriam University of Chicago Aviation Section The Signal Corps Merriam

Star Theater Presents Mr Opp and Related Photoplays Today

Neva Gerber stars as the village belle in the Star program today and tomorrow with Arthur Hoyt as Mr Opp and George Hernandez as the kindly hotel keeper in a moving picture adaptation of Alice Heagan Rice. A city man wins her heart from a local editor, in a tale of domestic deception and romantic reversals.

Bessie Love Savoy Harry Carey Universal Screen Magazine George Ovey Jerry Belasco Harold Lockwood Arthur Hoyt Mr. Opp Quincy—Stingaree Dumcreil Hank Mann The Star Neva Gerber Lynn F. Reynolds Alice Heagan Rice Star Theater George Hernandez Miss Gerber

Wee Lady Betty at the Princess today

Bessie Love stars in Wee Lady Betty at the Princess theater a Triangle play of modern island On Kilcrony the Wee Lady rules O Reilly Castle tenants with a stern heart fear of a ghost and the estate after Sir Daniel O Reilly dies The tenants resist dispossession as young Roger arrives with amusing situations

Bessie Love Princess Theater Isle of Kilcrony Betty O'Reilly Daniel O'Reilly Roger O'Reilly Roger

Empire Theatre Presents Her Unborn Child in Quincy

Four act drama by Ard McKent Barnes closed a two day engagement at the Empire Theatre Monday night. Four performances were given with strong attendance and interest from Quincyans. After the second act a lecture on Motherhood by Mrs Clarence Bennett was presented. Mrs Bennett portrayed Mrs David Kennedy the lead role. The company is well balanced and the cast solid. A matinee for women was held Monday afternoon.

Howard McKent Barnes Empire Theater Quincy Clarence Bennett David Kennedy Bennett

Orpheum sees large crowds for Good bye Broadway review

At the Orpheum Monday the Woolfolk musical comedy Good bye Broadway drew big audiences as the season’s first vaudeville musical. The show blends music with comedy and strong scenic effects and costumes. Bobbie Harris as Valeska Gray and Bobby Roberts deliver notable numbers and dances, with Roberts impressing in the closing evolution dance. Joe Roberts dominates the cast with a sizable presence.

Boyle Woolfolk Orpheum Woolfolk Bobbie Harris Valeska Gray Bobby

Good-Bye Broadway Show Delights Audiences With Flair

A lively revue featuring clever lines and catchy songs. the comedy and performances by Guy Rarick and the cast charm audiences. Bright sets and a bevy of pretty girls elevate the production, making it a standout and value for the price.

Guy Rarick

Raid on New Jersey German paper plant by federal agents

Edwin S. Prieth publisher of the New Jersey Freieitung learned the post office revoked second class mailing rights for sedition under the espionage act. Federal agents raided the newspaper plant in Newark, N J last week as part of the action.

Newark N. J Edwin Prieth New Jersey Freieeitung Post Office Department

Greece to Field Large Army to Aid Allies

Dispatches from Athens say Greece is nearly ready to field a large effective army to cooperate with the allies. Lack of equipment is being remedied rapidly with aid from the allies.

Washington Greece Athens

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