Troops Accelerate Move From Camp Parker to Houston
Reports from Camp Parker in Quincy indicate a rapid departure of Illinois units toward Houston within hours. Soldiers packed gear, loaded trains, and waited for official orders as officers and men anticipated a short-notice mobilization. Washington says routes and timings are being secured, with several regiments named for possible dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Parker
Quincy
Ier
Orker
Col. Wood
Anch
Houston
George Bell, Jr
Washington
Illinois
Seventh
Financial Drive Opens September 19
The Emer ague financial drive will open on September 19 and run for ten days. Fifty thousand in the state will contribute, with Mrs. Maida Lee Fosgate directing half the drive locally.
Eight 38 cartridge discovery linked to Carver home
Children found eight 38 caliber cartridges hidden in at a house near Carver residence on a Wednesday afternoon. Police notified. one boy named Riggs, living at Elm and Sixth streets, reported the incident to his parents. The case concerns alleged concealment by Fred Carver. authorities kept details with guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
Fred Carver
Mur
Riggs
Iith
Elm Streets
Norton Wins City Tennis Cup Over Swope in Four Sets
F. G. Norton defeated Homer Swope, ex Knox college star, to win the Musselman cup 8 6 7 5 6 4 in a three out of five match on Wednesday afternoon. Norton, coming from St Louis as a life insurance agent, gained early momentum and shut out Swope in the opening sets. He will meet T. E. Musselman on Saturday at 3 pm on the D L Musselman courts in a cross matchup watched by a large crowd with Dr J LeRoy Brown as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Norton
Homer Swope
Knox College
Norton
Swope
Quincy
St. Louis
T. E. Musselman
D. L. Musselman
Musselman
J. LeRoy Brown
Russell Brenner
Public School Attendance Figures by Wednesday
Enrollment across public schools stood at 3684 on Tuesday with Webster at 602 and several other schools listed. High school enrollment reached 367, while Wednesday’s total was anticipated to rise to about 3836 pending full reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Adams
Berrian
Dewey
Emerson
Franklin
August Weather Report for Quincy Presents Data
Fred Brinkoetter reports August weather with a high of 7 degrees on the 4th and a low of 54 degrees on the 10th. Average temperature 74.3 degrees and rainfall 1.55 inches across 9 days. There were 15 clear, 8 cloudy, and 8 partly cloudy days. Winds from the south. River high 6 feet on the 1st, low 28 feet on the 30th. Average river stage 3.7 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brinkoetter
Barber Adam Weisenburger Injured Near Runningslough
South side barber Adam Weisenburger, 646 Adame street, was thrown against a log while tripping over a stick in the woods near Runningslough Sunday. He suffered two broken ribs but is reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Weisenburger
Adame Street
Runningslough
Graveling of Dun Can Lane Progress Report
Road work began Wednesday on Dun can lane with a mile slated for gravelling on the Mendon route. Crushed stone for the North bottom road arrived in Quincy Wednesday and will soon be laid on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan’s Lane
Mendon
Quincy
Kauffman Returns From Coatsburg Health Visit
Rudy Kauffman dog enumerator returns from a week in Coatsburg for health reasons. He plans to stay another week in a few days before resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauffman
Rudy Kauffman
Coatsburg
Central Baptist delegates head to county Sunday school
Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Shank depart this morning to attend the county Sunday school convention at Liberty. Rev. Mr. Shank will speak on "Service" with Herbert Hendricks accompanying them. The three represent Central Baptist church as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Shank
Liberty
Booze blamed in assault case at Third and Vermont
K. T. Pirtung defended his confrontation with F. E. Downs as alcohol influenced. The altercation occurred late Wednesday night at Third and Vermont streets with Pirtung invoking insults and threats. Judge Reardon fined Pirtung $5 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Pirtung
F. E. Downs
Third
Vermont Streets
Pirtung
Bonfoey to lead Oklahoma National Guard squadron to France
Major Donald R. Bonfoey, brother of Lawrence P. Bonfoey of Monroe Drug, is slated to command the First Squadron of Cavalry in the Oklahoma National Guard bound for France. He organized and captained the troop at Britton, Oklahoma, until his promotion on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Bonfoey
Lawrence P. Bonfoey
Monroe Drug Company
Cavalry
Oklahoma National Guard
France
Bonfoey
Britton
Okla
Old Soldier Involved in Fifth and Oak Disturbance
Peace disturber Everett Fuller, an elderly veteran, fought with Harry Rowan F Snedeker and Anton Tobin at Fifth and Oak streets Wednesday afternoon. Patrolman Murphy stopped the fray and Fuller was jailed on peace disturbance charges. the others were subpoenaed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Fuller
Fifth and
Oak Streets
Harry Rowan
F. H. Snedeker
Anton Tobin
Murphy
Fuller
Family Moves to Works Addressed for Care in Quincy Ill
The family of Benjamin and Susan Biltz received a care address at the House of Correction in Quincy Illinois for 7444 days after neighbors testified their residence at 608 South Third Street daily caused disturbance. Judge Reard announced the sentence on Wednesday following the testimony about loud profane language. Barnard Trial continues in September as Judge Bonney extends proceedings against E H Barnard, a constable, for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Susan Biltz
House of Correction
Quincy
Ill
Reard
South Third Street
Crum Called to Forest Ohio as Mother’s Illness Worsens
M C Crum is summoned to Forest Ohio due to his mother’s serious illness. Reports say his arrival brought cautious hope for recovery, though the condition remains precarious as the family awaits further word. The meeting of the board was held recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M—C. R. Crum
Forest
Ohio
Quincy High to Hold First Football Practice Today
Quincy High opens football with no coach as captain William Hest and star Merle Johnson lead an early practice on the new Jersey Avenue field. Forty seven players signed up after Wednesday meeting, and the athletics treasurer reports $60 and a Liberty Bond to start. John Winters leaves for St Johns Military Academy. Theodore Koesch expected to become manager.
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Quincy High School
Jersey
Kirk
William Hest
Merle Johnson
Quincy
the Athletic Association of
John Winters
St. John’s Military Academy
Theodore Koesch
Mendon Doctor Ordered to Report for Army Duty
Dr A M Austin of Mendon is ordered to report for army duty and will depart Saturday morning for Fort Benjamin Harrison to join the army medical staff. He said goodbye to friends in Quincy and wrapped up business matters before leaving. He is among Adams county’s first contingent to be called to active service, having volunteered last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Austin
Mendon
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Army Medical Staff
Austin
Quincy
Adams County
Board Adopts Million Increase in County Assets
The Board of Review nears completion with final report due Friday and compensation ending. Adams county personal assessments rise by 1,000,000 after exhaustive searches uncover unreported properties. Riverside township gains 10 percent, adding 41,460 to a total personal assessment of 245,133. Liberty township livestock assessments fall 10 percent, other personal property unchanged. About 40 notified persons remain to report within three days, finishing this year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Adams County
Riverside
Liberty Township
Recruiting Tour For More Army Enlistees Draws Plans
Shrapnell and Russell Benning of Canton Mo enlisted at the local station Wednesday morning and were sent to Jefferson Barracks Mo. Captain Keeler ordered Corporal L F Sheppard of the Quincy station to canvass Mt Sterling Meredosia Griggsville and Pittsfield for recruits with trips from Sept 6 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Benning
Canton
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks, Mo
Keeler
L. F. Sheppard
Quincy
Mt. Sterling
Meredosia
Griggsville
Pittsfield
Lewis enlisted in navy seeks Great Lakes training
Kenneth Lewis fourth son of Mrs. Ella S. Lewis of 1461 Vermont street has enlisted in the navy. On Wednesday morning he received orders to report to Fyeport in Peoria on Monday September 10 at 10 o clock. He hopes to be sent from there to the Great Lakes Naval Training station where his brother Elwood Lewis serves as YMCA secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lewis
Ella S. Lewis
Vermont Street
Navy
Fyeport
Peoria
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Er. Elwood Lewis
Quincy Pastors Attend State Mission Meeting
Rev W D Endres of First Christian church and Rev L C Mauck of East End Christian church will travel to Taylorville Illinois on Monday for the Illinois Christian Missionary Society and Christian Woman's Board of Missions annual meeting. Sessions run Monday evening to Thursday with Homer Sala of Beoria as president and Miss Lura Porter of Carthage on the Board. Speakers include W E Gordon of India Mrs Lillie Hedges of Africa Herbert Willet of Syria and R E Hieronymus of the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Endres
First Christian Church
L. C. Mauck
East End
India
Lillie Hedges
Africa
Herbert Willet
Syria
R. E. Hieronymus
University of Illinois
Farm Sells for 21000 Near Clayton in Concord Township
A deed filed in the recorder's office shows J. F. Kirkpatrick sold 140 acres of land near Clayton in Concord township for 21000 to Myra D. Jacob. The farm lies about five and a half miles from Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
J. F. Kirkpatrick
Lang
Clayton
Myra D. Jacob
Concord Township
Chicken Feast for Police Sparks Night Shift Popularity
Sergeant Warren Cassell boosted his standing with the night crew at the station by bringing a dishpan of fried chicken cake and treats usually tied to weddings though there was no bride nor dancing. The feast left officers heavy and slow for any early morning calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cassell
Ethel
Soldier Sergt Hanley tells war story to small Eagle's hall crowd
Sergt Jerry Hanley of the Princess Pat regiment spoke on 23 months of frontline life in France and Belgium. A rail washout in Iowa reduced the audience for the original Tuesday talk. He showed war scenes, explained Red Cross needs, and urged enlistment and support while noting Russia’s defeats and possible prolonged conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Jerry Hanley
Princess Pat
France
Belgium
Eagle's Hall
Iowa
Sergt. Hanley
Quincy
Red Cross
Hanley
Sergi
Germany
United States
England
Jury Frees Veteran H L Gorden in Cottage Chairs Case
H L Gorden, a Spanish American war veteran, was found not guilty by a jury in Judge McCarl's court of destroying chairs in cottage 22 at Soldiers' Home. Trial spanned Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gorden
Shirey Case Up Today In Justice Court
The case against E. W. Shirey charged with passing worthless checks will be heard in Justice Bonney's court today. The matter was called Wednesday and postponed.
Men from City and County To 149th Infantry and 339th Artillery
About 18 local men drafted from Quincy and surrounding counties were assigned to the 349th infantry and 839th field artillery regiments, with plans to form units from Adams Hancock Henderson and McDonough counties. The send off drew around 160 relatives as city and county contingents traveled together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
349Th Infantry
Quincy
Adams
Hancock
Henderson
McDonough
Iowa
839Th Regiment of Field Artillery
Richard J. Iams Dies Suddenly at Home
Richard J. Iams died suddenly at 6 45 PM Wednesday in the outhouse at his home 1326 North Fourth Street his wife saw him alive moments earlier A neighbor found him later He had heart trouble for some time He was born Sept 25 1854 in Ohio aged 62 He farmed in Missouri before moving to Quincy in February He leaves wife and four children J F Iams B J Iams Mrs Mabel Stewart and Mrs William Lake The body will be shipped to Nelsonville for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Iams
North Fourth Street
Iams
Ohio
Missouri
Quincy
J. F. Iams
B. J. Iams
Benbow
Mabel Stewart
Nelsonville
William Lake
Funeral for Mrs. Lillian Evans in Hannibal Missouri
The body of Mrs. Lillian Evans who died at her home in Hannibal Missouri arrived in Quincy at 12:30 PM Wednesday. The funeral was held at 2:30 PM in Frieburg's chapel with Rev. W. O. Shank of the Central Baptist church officiating. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Evans
Hannibal
Meo
Quincy
Freiburg
W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral for Clemens Wiewel to be held near Quincy
The funeral for Clemens Wiewel will be conducted at 8:30 Friday morning at the family home eleven miles east of Quincy on Columbus road and at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Wiewel
Quincy
Columbus Road
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia McGuire
The funeral will be held at 8:30 Friday morning at the home 517 Maiden Lane and at 9 o'clock at St Peter's Catholic church. Burial will follow in St Peter's cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia McGuire
Maiden Lane
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St Peter's Cemetery
Funeral service for John Henry Doht at home and church
The funeral for John Henry Doht was held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the home at 1020 Adams Street and at 2:30 P.M. in St. Paul’s Evangelical Church conducted by Rev. A. W. Fruechte. A large attendance and fine floral tributes were noted. Six grafidsons served as bearers. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Doht
Adams Street
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
A. W. Fruechte
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral for John Knauff Held at Old People's Home
The funeral for John Knauff was conducted at 4 30 in the Old People's Home at 419 Washington Street by Rev F Gruenewald. Six members of the Old People's Home served as bearers. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knauff
Old People’s Home
Washington Street
F. Gruenewald
Woodland Cemetery
S. S. Convention Opens in Liberty This Morning
The Adams County Sunday School association convention begins this morning in Liberty and runs through Friday evening. Delegates from Quincy are expected to attend. Speakers include Miss Pearl Weaver, Illinois elementary superintendent, and A. R. McLaughlin, secretary of the organized Bible classes of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Sunday School Association
Liberty
Quincy
Term Rate Insurance Society Is Organized
A term rate Insurance society for the older members of the W. Co. U. was organized in St. Boniface school hall Wednesday evening. Ben Heckle was elected president and Theodore Futterer secretary. Trustees are Ben Heckle Mike Reinert John B. Glass Edward Sohm and Clem Upschulte who will draft a constitution and by laws for adoption at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. U
St. Boniface
Ben Heckle
Theodore Futterer
Mike Reinert
John B. Glass
Edward Sohm
Clem Upschulte
Ad Club Honors W. P. Green at Farewell Luncheon
Quincy Ad club members paid tribute to Attorney Will P. Green at a noonday luncheon in Hotel Quincy. He departs for Indianapolis to take a national vigilance role with the Associated Ad Clubs of the World, after a talk by Green and several club speakers praising his service and announcing his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Ad Club
Will P. Green
Quincy
W. A. Jackson
Ad Club
Green
Associated Ad Clubs of the World
Ad Association
Indianapolis
the Whig
Attorney Green
Associated Ad Clubs
Hold Saloonkeeper Drew Blinds Sunday
Frank Warmker saloonkeeper of 538 South Twelfth street was arrested at 2 15 pm Wednesday for drawing the blinds Sunday in violation of a May 21 ordinance requiring saloons to remain open to public view on Sundays. Patrolman John Ahern made the arrest and Warmker was released on heavy bond to appear before Judge Reardon to answer the charge. The warrant was issued by Chief Louis Melton as part of a strict law enforcement policy endorsed by Mayor Thompson and Chief Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Warmker
South Twelfth Street
John Ahern
Warmker
Reardon
Louis Melton
Thompson
Chief Melton
Doerr Case Before Justice Court Today
William Doerr, declared not guilty, faces trial in justice court on an information charging him with shooting ducks out of season from a motor boat. Game Warden Clarke states the act occurred five days after the season closed last spring. Clarke has also filed federal charges under the migratory bird law in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doerr
Justice Court
Clarke
Doerr
Washington
Washington school PTA conservation meeting at Friday event
The Washington school Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday afternoon for a conservation program. An exhibit of foods such as breads canned fruits and vegetables will be on display and attendees may take them home. Mrs. C A Moorman will speak and teachers and parents will present a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parent-Teacher Association of Washington School
C. A. Moorman
United Parent Teacher Assn to Elect Officers
The United Parent-Teacher association will meet at Washington School this afternoon to elect officers for the fall and winter terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Parent Teachers
United Parent-Teacher Association
Washington
Franklin PTA to Convene Committee Meeting This Afternoon
A Franklin school committee will meet this afternoon to plan the initial Parent-Teachers' Association gathering and to set the date for the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Lincoln School Sets Friday Afternoon Business Meeting
Lincoln school will convene Friday afternoon in the school building for a business meeting.
Dewey P T A To Hear Mrs Rigg On Woman Registration
Mrs James Rigg will speak at the Dewey Parent Teacher Association Friday afternoon at 3 o clock about the registration of women. The meeting will be held in Immanuel chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
James Rigg Will
Dewey Parent-Teacher Association
Immanuel Chapel
Delaplain Sells Big Pike County Farm Deals
L C Hackman of Jacksonville NL closed a deal through C B Delaplain as H F Scarborough Payson supervisor took a $21,000 Pike county farm. Hackman then bought a $20,000 farm from Dela plain, part of $180,063 in land sales by CC E Delaplain over six years. The parties were in the city to close another $24,000 deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Hackman
Jacksonville
C. BE. Delaplain
H. F. Scarborough
Payson Township
Pike County
C. E. Delaplain
Mr. Hackman
Mr. Delaplain
Mr. Hack
District Board Grants Exemptions and Delays Calls to Camp Dodge
Springfield district appeal board passes 30 exemptions and 9 holds for service with 12 held for service and 6 discharged on industrial grounds. Nine remain for last call Oct 15 19. Names include Ole Shanholtzer Sidney Deterding Edward Meyer Alois Dietrich Harvey Keppner Roscoe Dickhut William Sivertson Clyde Seis Edward Simon Justin Myers John McConnell Joseph Hair Augustus Hopson Albert Mader Richard Eichen George Eber August Love Henry Heins Sylvester Hamphaus Jacob Dietrich Edward Newburn Henry Clark David Fenger Charles Bedert Willis Meyer Oliver Grossman Albert Newman Charles Wilkey W W Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Appeal Board
Springfield
Camp Dodge
Ole D. Shanholtzer
Honey Creek
Sidney Deterding
Camp Point
United States Navy
Edward J. Meyer
Quincy
Alois N. Dietrich
Harvey G. Keppner
Augusta
Roscoe L. Dickhut
William F. Sivertson
Coatsburg
Clyde Herbert Seis
Liberty
Edward W. Simon
Henry R. Heins
Sylvester J. Hamphaus
Jacob Dietrich
R. F
Edward Remey Newburn
Baylis
Henry Clark
Bowen
David A. Fenger
Beverly
Charles W. Bedert
Willis J. Meyer
Oliver L. Grossman
Paloma
Albert R. Newman
Charles R. Wilkey
Columbus
W. W. Stout
Ursa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad
Registration Week Shifted to Start November First
At the Council of National Defense executive meeting in Chicago the registration date was moved from September 17 to the week beginning November 1. The change affects all registrants and deadlines remain in effect.
Arthur J Wand Here for Visit of Month
Arthur J Wand assistant manager of the New Willard hotel in Washington DC arrived Sunday night and will spend this month with his parents at 1732 Oak Street. He has been with the New Willard fifteen years and for the last eight as assistant manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Wand
New Willard
Washington, D. C
Chris Wand
Oak Street
The
Quincy
Marriage Licenses Record Listing Various Names
Marriage licenses issued for Leland C Vanzandt and Daisy M Hastings in Kingston. Thomas McMullen and Mrs Frances A Royle in Quincy. Adam J Gredell and Lela May Denson in Ursa. Nick Degas in Quincy. Henrietta Hollenstein in Quincy. Carl A Shaw in Meade Kansas. Frances Ruth Anderson in Quincy. Names show multiple entries with towns Ursa Quincy Kingston Meade and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland C. Vanzandt
Liberty Ee
Daisy M. Hasting
Kingston
Thomas McMullen
Quincy
Francis A
Royle
Adam J. Gredell
Ursa
Lega
Lela May Denson
Ween
Nick Degas
Quincey
Henrietta Hollenstein
Carl A. Shaw
Meade
Kan
Frances Ruth Anderson
Lean
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois expects generally fair skies on Thursday and Friday with cooler conditions in the north and western areas. Missouri similarly sees fair weather with a cooler Thursday, while Iowa reports fair conditions Thursday and a cooler east and south. Friday may bring unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Forecast for Wersaw Area Predicts Minor Drop
The forecast warns the river below Wersaw Louisiana is likely to fall about one foot in the next 24 hours affecting nearby communities and waterside activities. No significant flooding expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risa
Wersaw
Louisiana
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Martin
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An Springs
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Eagles’ Hall
149Th Infantry
National
339Th Artillery Regiment
Charles S. Ryan
Lorenzo Bull
Chester Tripp
Neil Zehender
Outhouse
S. S
Term Rate Insurance Society
W. P. Green
South Twelfth
Lincoln
Parent-Teacher Association of
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County Board
Eich Bate
Yesterda
Chang
iFeet
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Davenport
Keokuk Wee
Louisiana Seaee
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