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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1917

Page

3

American Artillerymen Learn with French Seventy-Fives in France

An American artillery camp in France near a hedge-lined valley is described as Major General Payton commands in March. French seventy five and three inch guns, with French instructors, train American crews in indirect fire to ensure future joint action. The piece notes logistics of arming and integration, the learnings from early days, and the high percentage of new soldiers adapting to war duties.

France States Payton €. March

Mayor Refuses License For Austin Race Meeting

CHICAGO October 30 Mayor Thomp son refused to issue a license for a 13 day race meeting set to begin Monday at a half mile course in Austin. He said the venture would invite gambling and the revival of hand books. Promoters had pledged it would be betless.

Chicago Thompson Austin

Physician Burch Held on Illegal Operation Charge

Dr George W Burch of Hampshire street was arrested by Humane Officer Fowley and Detective Meise on a charge of performing an illegal operation on 17 year old Viola Anderson in Quincy. Bond set at 1000 dollars, posted by his mother, hearing postponed about ten days to allow the girl to appear. Dr Burch denies the charge and says he did not treat the girl.

George W. Burch Hampshire Street Humane John Fowley Meise Viola Anderson Reardon Burch Maywood Quincy Jersey Street John H. Gallagher Carl Hofmeister Hofmeister

Royal Excelsior Stove to Start Foundry in Quincy

Reports from Chicago say the Royal Excelsior Stove company of Chicago Heights will secure a site and start a stove foundry in Quincy next spring. The firm expects to access a better supply of skilled labor in Quincy and a representative has secured options on land there.

New Stove Foundry Chicago Royal Excelsior Stove Company Chicago Heights Quincy

World class pianos and Hallowe'en fete at Weiler's

Weiler's hosts a Hallowe'en frolic and piano sale with Gentemann brothers flowers and 24 hour sale promotions. Locals Henry Beck injured from an apple tree fall. Gentemann's flower shop advertises chrysanthemums for All Saints' Day. Weiler's promotes daily piano bargains and a 0 day sale. Community notices list visitors, hospital plans, and travel updates across Quincy and surrounding towns.

Weiler's Melrose School Grees Gentemann Bros Weiler S. Henry Beck North Eighteenth Street Knollenberg P. C. Garrison Macomb William Garrison Vermont Street Ford Quincy Vulcanizing Works Maine St Ernest Robins Washington, Tl George Folkrod

Mrs William Ralph 61 Dies in Quincy Home

Mrs Elizabeth Ralph wife of William E Ralph died at 8 10 Monday night at 627 Spruce street after rheumatism and heart trouble. Born in Ursa township in 1856 she lived in Quincy 25 years and was 61. Survived by husband three daughters Miss Lucy Geneva Mary a son Corporal Eugene Ralph in Camp Lincoln Texas mother Mrs Mary Kuhms a brother James E and sister Miss Anna Kuhms all of Ursa township Uncle J F Daugherty of Quincy.

Elizabeth Ralph William E. Ralph Spruce Street Quincy Ursa Township Vermont Street Methodist Church United Brethren Church Lucy Geneva Mary Whig Office Corporal Eugene Ralph Machine Gun Company Camp Lincoln Houston Texas Mary Kuhms James E Anna Kuhms J. F. Daugherty

Death of Mrs Amanda Boots in Palmyra Missouri

Mrs Amanda Boots of Palmyra Missouri died at 7 oclock Monday evening in St Mary's hospital of senility after an illness of seven weeks. She was born March 4 1828 in Hendricks County Indiana and moved to Palmyra in 1867 where she remained. Her husband died thirty years ago leaving seven children Morten Sherman Taylor Calvin Charles Mrs Alfred Brant and Mrs L C Crane. She was a member of the First Baptist church. The body will be taken to Palmyra for funeral at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the First Baptist church.

Amanda Boots Palmyra St. Mary's Hospital Hendricks County Indiana Morten Sherman Taylor Calvin Charles Quincy Grandbill Moberly Alfred Brant Canton L. C. Crane Versailles California First Baptist Church

Obituary of Leopold Linnemann in Quincy

Leopold Linnemann died at 5 20 Monday at his home 115 Washington street from heart trouble and dropsy. Born in Armsen Germany May 31 1842 he was 75. He came to Quincy in 1867 and lived here since. He was a Bethel Methodist member. Survived by wife three sons Albert Charles Frank and a daughter Bertha six grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at home and 2 30 pm at Bethel German Methodist church burial Greenmount cemetery. Friends invited.

Leopold Linnemann Washington Street Armsen Germany America Quincy Bethel Methodist Church Albert Charles Frank Bertha Bethel German Methodist Church Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral notice for Mrs Louisa Davidson of Quincy

Mrs Louisa Davidson died at 5 15 oclock Monday afternoon at her home 919 State street after a two week illness. She was born in Quincy fifty four years ago and lived here. She leaves a son Joe of Quincy two daughters Mrs Pranks Turner St Joseph Mo and Miss Sadie at home two grandchildren three sisters Mrs Fred Meyer Quincy Mrs Herman Voth Melrose township and Mrs Carl Hoehne Palmvysa Mo three brothers Henry Vahle Riverside William Bear St Louis Mo and Theodore Quincy.

Louisa Davidson State Street Quincy Joe Pranks Turner St. Joseph Sadie Fred Meyer Herman Voth Melrose Township Carl Hoehne Palmvysa Henry Vahle Riverside William Bear St. Louis Theodore

Springfield Y M C A Starts Money Drive

Springfield district anchors a $50,000 quota in the $35 million Y M C A war work council drive. At a Monday organizing meeting for Sangamon Menard Mason and Logan counties John A Wheeler sheriff of Sangamon was named president with county chairs and campaign managers elected.

Springfield Sangamon Menard Mason Logan Illinois John A. Wheeler Sangamon County

Ellington Church Groups Hold Fall Convention Events

Sunday activities featured a fall convention at Ellington Presbyterian Church with programs led by Rev. Clark Rev. McCracklin and Rev. Francis A. McCarty. Miss Amanda Decert resigns as secretary and Mrs. Thomas Ray elected to fill vacancy. Musicians and choirs from multiple churches performed as Dorcas Guild and Ladies groups planned meetings and Halloween events. All Saints Day masses noted at St. Rose and St. Boniface with prayers for soldiers and a 500 dollar bond support by two clergy.

Ellington Presbyterian Church Amanda Decert Thomas Ray Rev Clark Augusta Presbyterian Church Leonard Shriver McCracklin Ellington Church Gladys Theisen Ellington Henrietta Kaempen Quincy Harry Kincade Francis A. McCarty Vermont Street Methodist Church Theisen Kaempen Father Driscoll Guisti St. Peter's Holy Name Society Ladies’ Building Association All Saints All Souls

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George Burch Brother William Ernest Anderson LeRoy Adair William Anderson Arthur Peu Prew Anderson Snyder Hazel Wagner Maine Street Geraldine Steven Kirksville Gentemann Henry Bertha Hollensteiner van Buren Street Blessing Hospital Stannus H. O. Channon Quincy Gas and Electric Company Pape & Loos August Niekamp Body Works Detroit Mich Weésler's McLellan Frank Hickey Chicago Cycle and Supply Company Lima Lake Hickey Weiler’s Robert Johnson I. W. Arendres Loraine C. H. Buskirk Columbus Ill Charles Bartlett Robert Mathis Hannibal Dudley Myer Mendon Adams Couty Farm Improvement Association Fowler Diring Erde Beatty C. Damhorst Kellers Turner Gen. Hills Bartletts Eelers Hoffman Ee Smyth Vee Thomas Eet Ae Rouse Feed Wee Hendrixen Damhorsts Pieper Idish Pete H. Dambhorst Rothgeb See Wee Stein Eeea Ce Proctor Veneer Eee Schwartz Vee Clarksone Sullivan Tee Berts Seeners Wolfs St. Boniface F. Wolf Stegeman Ebeernenesece B. Heyer eFeerepstraße J. Tolisner Cacseacasess Entrup Euwecahenetvos P. Kurz Coo William Ralph Area Township Money Drive Luther Memorial Church F. A. McCarty W. M Clark Augusta Mav Thyson Dorcas Guild The Charles Koehler Woman's Guild of Congregational Church National Movement 7. R. Pearce Chectnut Street Groves Chaddock Enid Tack Chatten Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Dunlap St. Rose Church St. Boniface Cemetery Twentieth and State Streets Young People's Society of the iSalem Church Hallowe'en Ladies’ Aid Society B. Heithous Mascoutah, Ill Daisy Mollenhaur Broadway Mauck Meshbers Miss Vera_ Blinn the Evangel United Brethren’ Church Charles Weitz St. John’s Guild Woman's Auxiliary Bolles York Street Ruth and Naomi First Christian Church J. L. Smith J. H. Steers St. Peter's Church Ladies’ Social Union of the Oscar Thorop St. Boniface Ba‘zar Chestnut Helen Heidbreder Vermont St. Francis School Melton Kersey Quincy’s Greatest Clothing House Bell-Ans Weilers N. Sth Street
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