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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1917

Page

6

Fifth Regiment Units Reassigned at Camp Logan Texas

Reorganization of the Thirty-Third Division shifts Fifth and Seventh infantry units into new brigades at Camp Logan Houston with renumbered regiments. The First Winds become One Hundred Thirty-First U.S.N.G. Infantry, the Second Thirty-Secon d U.S.N.G., and the Third Twenty-Ninth and Fourth Thirtieth U.S.N.G. Machines guns join these regiments forming brigades under Brigadiers Foster Hill.

Camp Logan Houston Texas Henry D. Todd J U.S. N G D. Jack Foster Henry R. Hill Moriarty Seventh Infantry Fifth Infantry 129Th Regiment 130Th Regiment Sixth Infantry One Hundred and Eighth Fifty-Eighth Artillery Brigade

Mother’s Friend advertised for expectant mothers

A vintage advertisement extols the external application Mother’s Friend as safe help for pregnancy. It claims three generations used it, praising its skin softening and muscle support effects. The ad cites a physician’s prescription, a request for orders to Bradfield Regulator Co, and promises a free information booklet.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept. L Legper Atlanta

Red Cross Protests Split of Fifth Regiment

D L Musselman president of the Quincy Red Cross telegrams to Wilson Lowden McKinley Cannon and Owen urging the Fifth regiment not be split. The message praises the unit as loyal, well officered, well drilled and asks it remain as a unit. The Quincy chapter has over 6000 members.

Fifth Regiment D. L. Musselman Quincy The Red Cross Wilson Lowden W. B. McKinley Chnessman Joseph Cannon Owis

No Officer Will Lose Command in Merger of Fifth

Telegram from Brigadier General Henry R. Hill to the Quincy Chamber of Commerce declares that no officer will lose command and no company will be destroyed in the merging of the Fifth Illinois Infantry at Camp Logan Houston Texas Several Quincy boys are to receive commissions under the reorganization efforts local pride motivates preservation of the Fifth identity and officials may be urged to press War Department and Congress on the issue.

Fifth Ilinois Infantry Camp Logan Houston Texas Chamber of Commerce Henry R. Hill Chamber Hill Quincy War Department Fifth Infantry

Fifth Regiment Not Satisfied With New Orders

The Fifth Regiment disputes a Houston dispatch stating officers were attached to divisional headquarters for reassignment. Col. Frank Wood telegraphed The Whig that the report is false. The paper notes earlier coverage of possible reassignment at Camp Logan and a two column head about a split.

The Whig Houston Tex Camp Logan Fifth Regiment Frank Wood Quincy Camp Logan

Klemme Renamed District Deputy in Illinois Masons

Local Masons and wives return from Chicago after attending the Grand Lodge of Illinois Masons annual communication. Julius Klemme reelected district deputy for the 52nd district including Quincy. Emmett Lawrence of Hull and others represented their lodges. Grand Lodge expands Illinois jurisdiction to 101 districts, moving Quincy to the 52nd.

Chicago Grand Lodge of Illinois Masons Hell Julius Klemme Milton E. White J. Arthur Wortzmann J. W. Hast FP. W. Brinkoetter Emmett Howard Klemme Fifty Second Quincy White Lambert Lodge Worttmann Hermann Lodge J. W. Hart Quincy Lodge F. W. Brinkoetter Bodley Lodge Howard Emmett Lawrence Hull Grand Lodge Illinois

Mother and Six Children in Need in Quincy

A Quincy mother and six children are destitute, needing clothing and food, according to police matron Mrs. Mary White who found the condition Friday during routine checks. She notes demand for clothing exceeds supply and laments the insufficient response to her prior appeal, urging further citizen aid.

Quincy Mary White

Loyalty record at Fort Snelling shows bond purchases

Fort Snelling Minnesota October 18 A loyalty record is claimed for C company 40th infantry with 105 of 110 members buying 168 liberty loan bonds valued at 50 dollars each Most purchasers are privates.

Fort Snelling Minn C Company 40Th Infantry

Gospel Chorus Rouses People of County Seat

Carthage Oklahoma October 13 The business men’s group in charge of big tabernacle meetings shows they are awake. Friday morning a chorus of male voices led by G V Scott rode through streets on a hay rack singing gospel songs. Farmers’ night will decorate the platform with agricultural products and the rural section will have a special area in the tent. Scott a farmer lad will dress in farm clothes to show he is at home among all. Appointed Sergeant William Bowers named first sergeant of trench motor company 313 at Camp Dodge. George Long son of P D Long in Pensacola on ten day furlough. Married in Columbus Ohio Marry J Curts of Niagara Falls NY son of Mrs James Black and Miss Helen Denman wed at 862 Dennison Avenue Columbus Oct 1. The couple honeymoon in Ekalaka Montana with groom’s brother Fred Curts. The bride is daughter of the city architect of Columbus and a 1929 Ohio State graduate. The groom is a City Engineer in Niagara Falls NY. The wedding was attended by the bridegroom’s mother Mrs Tas Black and sister Katherine. Carthage personals follow.

Carthage G. V. Scott Scott William Bowers Trench Motor Company 313 Camp Dodge Will George Long P. D. Long Aviation Department Pensacola Fla Columbus J. Curts Niagara Falls James Black Helen Denman Biido Dennison Avenus Ohio State University Carthage High School Ohio University N.Y Tas. Black Katherine Robert Thomas Centralia Alice Aaron Thomas Quincy Floyd Howell Central [Linois Power Service Co Havana Elvaston

Oregon Senator Says Our Army Is The Best

Salem Oregon October 13 United States Senator from Oregon Charles L McNary declared on arrival from Washington that the United States government plans to equip the army and navy so they will be superior to any military power on earth The forces may strike vigorously to bring the war to a quick conclusion War legislation at the recent session of congress has furnished the President all the money and soldiers he wanted The note ends with a cynical line about wealth and wisdom as fortune declines

Salem Ore United Sites Charles L. McNary United States Oregon Washington Congress

Grace and Vermont Methodist Churches Weekly Schedule

A compact listing of Sunday school times morning services and evening programs for Grace Methodist Vermont Vermont Next Bible class and Epworth League gatherings, plus a similar timetable for Nethel Jefferson First Church and Central Baptist with service hours and league meetings. The schedule notes translation of German services and English sermons at multiple locations.

Church Services at Good Shepherd Church on 12th St

Matins at 7, Holy Communion at 7 30, Sunday school at 10. Holy Eucharist with German at 11400. Litany of Intercession Wednesday at 7 48.

Church of the Good Shepherd 12Th St Maine

Cathedral of St. John Service Times Ad Monitors

The Cathedral of St. John at Hampshire and Seventh announces Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 11 p m with a Sunday school session at 10 00 on Sunday led by Rev W Q Cone priest.

ST. John Hampshire W. Q. Cone

Congregational and Christ Church Services Listed

Congregational at First Twelfth and Maine streets led by Rev George A Buttrick offers Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 45 with topics To Whom Shall we Go and The Sifting of the Soul Christ Twelfth and State streets led by Rev B R Bauman offers Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 with Y P S C E at 8 00 and topics Ap proach of a Soul to God and Sunday Its Use and Abuse

Twelfth Maine Streets George A. Buttrick State Streets B. R. Bauman

First Church of Christ Scientist Weekend Services

Sunday school at 9:45 and Sunday services at 11 oclock. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 oclock. Free reading rooms on the Wells building first floor open weekdays 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday until 10 pm. Morning subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real.

Scientist First Church of Christ, Scientist Eighteenth Vermont Streets Wells Building

Presbyterian Church Services and Subjects

At Presbyterian on Broadway and Eighth Rev Hartley presides Sunday school at 9 15 am morning sermon titled Moses and Hobab in the Modern Church Evening worship at 6 30 pm with Christian Endeavor at 7 50 pm Evening topic World Facts and Roman 6 23 subject indices 10 29 33

Presbyterian Broadway and Eighth R. A. Hartley D. J Sur Christian Endeavor

Lutheran Churches Sunday Schedules in City

St Jacobi Lutheran Church at Washington and Eighth led by Rev G D Hamm offers Sunday school and Bible classes at 4:00 and divine services at 10:00. Luther Memorial at Jersey and Twelfth under Rev L W Bingaman hosts Sunday school 9:15, sermon 10:30, Junior Endeavor 2:00, Christian Endeavor 6:45, evening 7:30. St John Lutheran at Seventh and Kentucky with Rev W C Martens presents Sunday school and Bible classes, divine service 10:30, evening 7:30.

Evangelical Churches Announce Services and Sunday School

St Peter s Evangelical York and Ninth hosts Rev Paul Langhorst as pastor with Sunday school at 9 00 and German services to follow.

St. Peter's Evangelical York Ninth Paul Langhorst

Salem Evangelical Church Services and German Morning Topic

At Salem Evangelical on Ninth and State Rev H J Leemhuis leads Sunday services at 10:00 with German morning topic Ern tedankfest and an 8:50 prelude. Evening Harvest Home service at St Paul Monroe Street at 7:30 with English evening topic. Sunday school and adult classes at 9:00. Rev A W Fruchte at St Paul hosts 10:00 morning and 7:30 evening services with German morning and English evening topics.

Salem Evangelical H. J. Leemhuis

Unitarian Church Service Schedule at Sixteenth and Vermont

Rev. Lyman Greenman pastors the Unitarian church at Sixteenth and Vermont with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning services at 11 o'clock.

Unitarian Sixteenth Vermont Streets Lyman Greenman

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

UNITED BRHETHRON at Sixth and Cedar. Rev H W Trueblood pastor. Bible school 9:18 a m preaching 10:30 a m Junior and Intermediate C E 2:30 p m GQ EL 6:46 p m preaching 7:30 p m.

United Brhethron Sixth Cedar Streets H. W. Trueblood C. E

Christian Church Services and Sunday Schedule

First Christian Church on Ninth and Broadway led by Pastor Endros offers Sunday school at 9:15 with public worship at 10:30 and Y P S C EB at 7. Morning sermon Sapene of the Disciple and evening talk Honesty. Lest End on Twenty fifth and High Streets with Rev Mauck holds services at 9:30 for Sunday school, 11 for preaching, 6:30 Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 evening service.

Central Baptist Seventh and Vermont Fourth and Jersey Streets W .O. Shank Fourth Street Vermont Street First Christian Church Ninth and Broadway W. D. Endros Sapene Twenty-fifth and High Streets L. C. Mauck Oak Street Christian Endeavor

Brazil to Use Interned German Steamers

Rio Janeiro October 13. The Brazilian government plans to use seized German steamers to organize international steamship lines. The ships will fly the Brazilian flag and serve Brazil and its allies. Crews will be Brazilian, and success relies on Brazil reaching an understanding with the allies.

Rio Janeiro Organization of International Steamship Lines Fla Brazil

Seize Money Given to French Senator

Paris Oct 13 The military court investigating Bolo Pasha has appointed a sequestrator for six million francs lent to Senator Charles Humbert owner of the Journal. The money will be deposited with the deposit and consignment office of the finance ministry. Humbert did not oppose the action.

Paris Bolo Pasha Polo Basha Charles Humbert Ministry of Finance Bolo Humbert

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Gen. Hill Daniel Moriarty Grover F. Sexton Frank S. Wood Fifth Illinois Infantry Charles D. Center John M. Clasby Seventh Todd Division Quartermaster’s Department Quartermasters Department Togo Quartermaster’s Department General Todd W. P. Rothrock Ile Rick Bros Philadelphia Sterns Methodist Grace Methodist Lind and Fifth Streets L. Losh Euwarth League F. A. Metarty Epworth Cedar Twenty-second Elm Streets Hey T. L. Smith Good Shepherd Athena Meyer-Wilms CO Eureka Quincy Gas Electric & Heating Co
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