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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
2
A front page note recalls Roosevelt directing his regiment in combat with men showing resolve and joking about A W O L as they plunge into the front. Also reports visits, homecomings, and community notices from Macomb Hancock County amid Old Settlers Day and local schooling events.
A military report details officers and men noting objectives taken by forces but reports a company missing in action. The account outlines peculiarities observed under fire and the ongoing search for the lost unit.
Lieutenant Colonel Youell and Captain Erickson recount rough patches in the Twenty sixth Infantry’s Argonne actions. Tales cover compass loss, a blind battalion, and a commander who knew the enemy but not his troops. General Parker and Sumerall are noted for leadership approach stressing informed obedience and crew confidence.
Adams III and son PWunsaker of Plsmouth visited with friends here last Wednesday. Misses Anni and Clara Getts of Quinney stayed several days with friends. A large number attended Payson Old Settlers plettle on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Harris Sunsaker of Mountain Grove Missouri are siblings of Otis Wells and family. Mrs Pyoyd Fineham and children returned home from a visit with relatives in Winnnibal. Clinton Richards of Nebraska was guest of relatives and friends.
The Palmyra public schools will open Monday September 8 with new superintendent Elsen from Novelty Missouri and a staff of teachers including Miss Helen Wilson J A Lanfus Miss Montana Rice and others. The calendar lists start dates exams and holidays for 1919 1920 as the district emphasizes a full high school program and early term inspections.
Sessions by noted experts attracted large attendance. W A Rinehart plans a bigger mule display at the fair this week. Palmyra merchants began a monthly cooperative sale last week, proving popular. W A Utterback returns to Palmyra to work at the power house. T C Lasley travels to Wisconsin for a week or more. Lutherans from the city joined a Quincy Labor Day picnic weekend trip.
Old Settlers' plente at Payson Thursday was well represented by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hull Adams with the for mers parents Mr and Abs, Mr. L. Hull, Mrs. J. A. Skiff and son Wirby of St. Louis spent last week with the former's sister Mrs. Julia Kirpy and family. J. H. Maher was a Quincy visitor Saturday. Kinderhook Chautauqua opens Sept 1 with promising programs and good attendance. proceeds go to Kinderhook cemetery. Lester Lense Wan suguo and family visited with Wim Lease's family. Bertha McHatton was ill Friday and Saturday. Anna Hardy visiting relatives in Wall. plans California return. Maury Kenady and family shopped in Marry Saturday. Mrs. Reewell spent weekend in Quincy with her son Carl Brown and wife. Mrs. Ian Harshman of Flull visiting sister Mrs. Maulove at Golden. Mrs. Austin Farnsworth reported in critical condition at son Aldo's home in Hull. Flavid Reed seeking medical treatment in Quincy for rheumatism.
The funeral for Adam Moetzgar was held at Pleasant Grove church with Rev. William H. Cannon officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Moetzgar died at his northwest Pittsfield home last Friday. Warren James of Hannibal, employed by Wabash Railroad, visited his parents near town. Pittsfield public schools opened with record high enrollment in the high school. Labor Day was observed with banks and offices closed. many locals attended celebrations in other cities. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Troy and Miss Grace Lohman of Quincy visited friends here. County Clerk Charles A. Heskey issued marriage licenses to Lloyd Workman and ples George Russell Metcalf and Mrs. Gladys Iven of Barry. A C Williams and family returned from a lakes region tour. Charles Sheets of Meredosia, who bought the Wesley Kibler pool equipment, plans to relocate it to the Slegle building and open soon. Kibler also purchased the Malcolm Douglas farm northwest of town.
In Plainville Illinois a son Paul Sprague was born August 28 to Rev Westerfield and wife and the family plans to occupy the Lyda Cunningham property this winter. Nearby notes include Mrs Ben Colling and her daughter visiting, school openings with Leslie Fahs and Mildred Seeley starting winter terms, and various local errands and visits through the weekend.
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