Zoller letters support Company E morale and aid
Captain A E Charge reports married men of Company E, 10th Illinois Infantry National Guard may be discharged home today. Zoller sends a formal letter to Mr. Pierson and Musselman of the American Red Cross Society defending aid as patriotic and urging state-backed support. The governor and Quincy officials back the unit, praising its conduct and requesting backing for family support while troops serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerson
Chamber of
A. E
Red Cross
the of Commerce
Zoller
Pierson
Joss
Oss
Company E
iZoller
Musselman
Sselman
American Oss Society
Quincy
Til
Big shipment from Cross chapter to Chicago branch
A Cross chapter sent a large shipment to its Chicago branch on Friday. The consignment included 175 sweaters 23 shirts 30 cotton flannel garments nine bath gowns 36 shoulder garments four pairs of bed socks 12 operating items 24 dozen substitute handkerchiefs and 110 pairs of socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ake Martin Sales Spark in Town Scarce at Depot
Ake Martin makes a quick sale bid amid a sparse town scene near the depot. The line about selling out for five on the dollar hints at hardships and a fading local economy driven by a big empty lot.
Robert Montgomery Turns 87 In Quincy Home
Robert Montgomery, a vigorous Quincy resident, celebrated his 87th birthday at his 2308 Maine street home Friday. Born October 12, 1830 in Philadelphia, he moved to St Louis in 1856, Shelburna in 1859 as postmaster, and to Quincy in 1865 to join the wholesale drug trade. He later served in the post office money order department until 1900. His first wife died in 1894, then he remarried Mrs. W A Rogers. Dr E B Montgomery is his only surviving child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Montgomery
Quincy
Maine Street
Mr. Montgomery
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Shelbina
Ferdinand Flachs
Montgomery
W. A. Rogers
E. B. Montgomery
Mrs. Pearl Ringland Speaks at Madison PT A Meeting
At the Madison school Friday afternoon the Parent Teachers Association heard M. Pearl Ringland discuss Personal Care and Hygiene. Talks on National Defense work by Mrs. Ar ndol and Mrs. Riggs complemented plans for a Red Cross play "Two Ghosts" on Oct. 26 to benefit the Red Cross. Ninth graders staged a "Hobo Day" entertainment photographed for posterity. A January high school welcome party for Madison pupils was planned with Mrs. Edward Fawcett as temporary entertainment chair. The event closes with a November party for upcoming high school entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
M. Pearl Ringland
Rome Arnold
James Riggs
Woman's Committee of National Defense
Gardner
Red Cross
Madison School
Edward Fawcett
Community Street Dance Tonight Led by Local Officials
Citywide dance event supported by the women’s committee of the council of national defense and Mayor John A. Thompson. Sixty musicians from the local union will perform as many vendors offer food and drinks. A large crowd is expected if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
C. W. Lefingwell
Council of National Defense
Musicians’ Union
A. F. of M
Long Commission House
Bell Boys
Newcomb Hotel
Park and
Maine Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Soot Causes Basement Blaze at 1400 Vermont Street
A blaze Friday afternoon in Quincy started from coal piled near a chimney in Walter Wilson's basement at 1400 Vermont street. Fire crews from stations 2 and 6 responded at 3:35 PM, reporting small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Vermont Street
Emerson School Mothers Club Luncheon Highlights
Emerson school teachers hosted the Mothers' club on Friday afternoon. Mrs. J. E. McNutt spoke for the Council of National Defense on registration. First grade pupils presented six weeks of work in a fire showing. Second graders sang an original school life song. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Mothers’ Club
J. E. McNutt
Council of National Defense
Venire Drawn for Circuit Court Jury in Quincy District
Circuit Clerk Erde Beatty supervised Fridays venire drawing for the circuit courttest jury to convene Monday Nov 5 for two weeks. Jurymen named include Bob Buerkin Frank Stolze Thomas Lenane Geo Augustine H E Bishop W J Heidloff F H Hunt and more from Quincy North East Clayton Mendon Honey Creek Camp Point and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erde Beatty
Bob Buerkin
Frank Stolze
Thomas Lenane
Geo. S. Augustine
H. E. Bishop
W. J. Heidloff
F. H. Hunt
W J. Knoblock
F. W. A. Meise
Quincy
Bartell Bartells
G. A. Beer
Fred Peil
North East
J. W. Carlin
Warren Ferrick
C. D. Litz
J. R. Moffet
Clayton
Fred Volbracht
Liberty
Karl Baker
Joan Duesterhaus
Richard Earel
Geo. Harris
William Jansen
Riverside
Leonard Furry
M. A. Furry
Arthur Thompson
Mendon
E. P. McAfee
Honey Creek
Ira Akers
Camp Point
Ray
Quincy Trades and Labor treasury shows big balance
The Quincy Trades and Labor assembly held $13,160.49 on hand as of Oct 1 per treasurer H. H. Thesen's quarterly report. Labor Temple directors showed $269.14 on hand. September featured 54 regular and three special meetings. Fred Vernham elected custodian of the Labor Temple bowling alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly
H. H. Thesen
Theodore Bisser
Labor Temple Association
Fred Vernham
Labor Temple
Edwin Jacquith Dies in Chicago
Edwin Jacquith, son-in-law of Mrs. Aldo Sommer of 646 Broadway, died at 1 a m Friday in his Chicago home. His father founded a large Boston rubber firm, and Jacquith worked in the business before retirement. He moved to Chicago after marrying Miss Jennie Sommer of Quincy. He leaves a wife and two sons, E Kenneth in aviation government service in the East, and Sommer Jacquith in college in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Jacquith
Aldo Sommer
Broadway
Chicago
Boston
Mass
Jennie Sommer
Quincy
E. Kenneth
Sommer Jacquith
Oliver Kenady 7 Dies of Pneumonia in Hull Home
Oliver Bliss Kenady aged seven died at 11 45 am Friday at his parents home 835 North Sixth Street of double pneumonia He was born October 10 1910 in Hull and attended Jefferson school and Presbyterian Sunday school He leaves his parents a brother Louis Victor and grandparents Mr and Mrs L H Kenndy of Hull and Mr and Mrs Oliver Vancil of Plainville Also Mrs Anna Reinhardt The funeral for Mrs Reinhardt will be Sunday at 2 pm in Burton Presbyterian Church Burial will be in Burton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bliss Kenady
T. B. Kenady
North Sixth Street
Hull
Jefferson School
Presbyterian Sunday School
Louis Victor
L. H. Kenndy
Oliver Vancil
Plainville
Anna Reinhardt
Burton
Presbyterian Church
Burton Cemetery
Quincy Teachers to Attend Western ISSTA Meeting
Quincy schools will stay open during the tenth annual western section Illinois State School Teachers' Association meeting in Galesburg on October 18 and 19. Superintendent Charles M. Gill says teachers may attend, with class work continued. substitutes are available. County Superintendent John Steiner is president. Burlington trains will run Friday October 19 for the large visitor turnout, with about 1450 Quincy teachers and around 40 county attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Illinois State School Teachers’ Association
Galesburg
Charles M. Gill
John Steiner
Burlington
Soldiers On Three Day Furlough In Quincy
Sergeant Heintz and orderly Daniel Hair of Company I fr lough from Springfield returned to Quincy Friday night. They report the Quincy troops are well and happy as drills are only two hours daily from 9 to 11 am. The rest of the day is free to stroll the capital. Soldiers now have oil stoves in their tents and are fully equipped for winter quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heintz
Daniel Hair
Springfield
Quincy
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri Iowa
Illinois and Missouri remain fair with slowly rising temperatures through Saturday. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions in those states. Iowa also enjoys fair and warmer weather Saturday with unsettled, warmer conditions likely Sunday especially in the eastern portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Local River Stages and Temperatures Report
Daily temperatures ranged from 31 at noon to 45 at midnight with river stage readings showing St Paul 14.20 feet, Keokuk 5.13, Hannibal 18.23, and St Louis 30.22 feet. The forecast projects little river change over the next 48 hours and a small rise later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Keokuk
Hannibal
St. Louis
Wanted Carrier Bay for East Town Routes
Help wanted for a carrier bay to cover east town routes. Apply at the Whig Office for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier Bay
Whig
Quincy motion pictures reels sought by Gary board
The Chamber of Commerce reports the Gary Indiana board of education asked for reels of Quincy motion pictures. The matter went to the Quincy Ad club. Supplying films to Gary would likely boost the Gem City's fame. Bull Dog in Town Kirksville Normal school official WW T Green visited Gem City Business college and may enroll after completing normal work. Judd files lien against Highland Park and Quincy Fans association for 119 dollars for painting signs during last summer’s ball season. He sues Fans association for the amount. He claims the charges are due for painting signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
Gary
Ind
Quincy Ad Club
Bull Dog
WW. T. Green
Kirksville Normal School
Gem City Business College
Sues Fans Association
George W. Judd
Highland Park
Anton C. Bickhaus
Quincy Fans Association
Plowman Files for Divorce in Circuit Court
Mrs. Jennie Plowman filed suit for divorce against Floyd Plowman in circuit court Friday alleging cruelty and seeking an injunction to keep him from disposing of his property. Both spouses are well known in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plowmen
Jennie Plowman
Floyd Plowman
Quincy
Mrs Clingersmith Seeks Divorce From Edward Clingersmith
Agnes Clingersmith files for divorce from Edward D Clingersmith citing life with him as unbearable. They wed June 3 1934 and separated August 31 1917.
River Ships Reach Quincy and Burlington
The Keokuk arrived in Quincy Friday at 10 30 morning with freight and passengers. The ship hoisted its gang plank at 3 30 and departed toward Burlington with a similar load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Quincy
Burlington
Fire Sweeps LaBelle Business District Destroying Six Shops
LaBelle Missouri October 13 Fire discovered at four in the afternoon tore through the rear of Bohan's cafe and swept the business section. Six buildings including Bohan's Cafe Moving Picture Theater Farmers and Merchants Bank R H Jones Pantitorium Gregory Millinery Store and R H Skirvin Sons Dept Store were totally destroyed. No injuries reported though losses are estimated at ten to twelve thousand dollars. The cause is blamed on lighted cigarette stubs tossed behind the restaurant by local youths. The bank and department store were new brick structures erected two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labelle
Bohan’s
Moving Picture Theater
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
R. H. Jones
Gregory Millinery
R. H. Skirvin & Sons’ Dept
Twelfth line: Twenty-Fourth Street Work to Start Soon
Bids for the Twenty fourth street improvement are opened at 2 PM in L L Boyer office Adams county road engineer. Barry gravel will be used to resurface 12 blocks from Broadway to Locust streets. City funds 1000 dollars with Adams county same amount and factory owners and Quincy Motor club raise the rest. John Mehaffy wins contract for Eighteenth street four blocks Maine to State. work to begin next week graveling paid by property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fourth Street
O'Cloces
L. L. Boyer
Adams County
Barry
Broadway
Locust Streets
Adams County Board of Supervisors
Quincy Motor Club
John Mehaffy
Eighteenth
Maine
State Streets
Sterns Employees Enjoy Stag Affair at Bowling Night
The male employees of J. Stern and Sen's Clothing store at Hampshire and Fifth streets held a stag dinner and bowling event at Tansman Bowling alley Thursday night. About twenty men attended, hosted by C. M. Rosenheim of the Quincy store. George Grimmer and Herman Stork arranged the dinner. In bowling, Heinecke led with 218 pins, Griffen second with 210 pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stern
Sen
Hampshire
Fifth Streets
Tansman
C. M. Rosenheim
Quincy
George Grimmer
Herman Stork
Heinecke
Griffen
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Marshall Dock
A son was born on October 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dock at 183 South Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Dockson
South Twelfth Street
Oppose Seining of Lima Lake Ditches by Quincyans
Quincyans oppose plans to seine drainage ditches in Lima Lake and transfer fish to the Mississippi River. Clarence E. Snively of Canton is expected in Quincy next week to outline plans for the work. Locals urge state purchase of the Lima Lake district for a game and fish preserve, noting it as a premier breeding ground for fish and ducks in northern Illinois.
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Onge
Son
Elman
The
Redter
Capt. Zoller
Mately
Dao Ice
Schwarte
Hynes
Holtkamp
Grand Old State
A. BE. Zoller
Stain Co. E
10Th
Il. Inf. N. G
Ake Martin
Pearl Ringland
W. T. Eddy
Herald
John H. Wheeler
Journal
de W. Hart
T. Higgins
Meyer-Reighard-Higgins Manufacturing Company
Oscar Keller
George Keller and Sons
Theodore Ehrhart
Excelsior
Stove Manufacturing Company
A. Bergman
Mr. Winters
William Fraser
United Cereal Mills
B. Casterline
Morris Shoe Company
Arthur Bernard
American Strawboard Company
George Earl
Otis Elevator Company
Bert Schweibel
Gardner Governor Works
Ben Hobbs
Gardner Governor
Carl Buckle
John W. Myers
Reliable Incubator Company
Rome Wiskirchen
Hy Wiskirchen and Sons
Ed Kohlmeyer
Electric Wheel Company
Edgar Simms
Union Labor
Edward Crawford
Weis Paper Mills
W. Weyand
Dayton-Dick Company
Charles Roberts
Standard Oil
A. Q. Hoffman
Weems Laundry
Rotarians
O'Farrell Brothers
Ettle Hall
O'Farrell
Mt. Sterling
Concordia League
St. Jacobi's Lutheran School
Eighth
Washington Streets
Highland Park Management
Big Pavilion
William Spencer Johnson
Emerson
Venire
Ciccuit
L. Treasury
Oliver Kenady
River Bulletin
Jesse Heacock
Tfenry Rosendale
Iron Molders’ Union
No. 44
International Iron Molders’ Union
Syracuse
New York
Mr. Rosendale
American Federation of Labor
Rocky Ford
Colo
Lloyd W. Crecher
Leslie M. Littell
Jackson J. Marion
Ray M. Brame
Hugo, Okla
Bruce W. Smith
Lawton
Okla
Judge McCarl
L. H. A. Nickerson
W. P. Martindale
W. P. Bushness
Indian Grave Levee
McCarl
Labelle, MO
Sterns
IDEAL
America
Europe
Japan
ARCO
Michigan Archicago
American Radiator Company
Worcester
Providence
Harrisburg
Newark
Withenhairs
Washington
Richmond
Baltimore
Ace
Albeny
Syrece Cater
Buffalo
Pheeree Cinelanadi
Deer Detesit
Grand Rapids
Allasta
Seite
Liva LE KE
West Rig
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