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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

2

Eighty Six Men Selected For Quincy's Next Draft Call

The Quincy exemption board announces sixty eight men to depart at 7 20 o clock next Saturday morning for Camp Dodge to train for service on European battlefields. Eight men called earlier left Sept 5, totaling 76 Quincy volunteers in the new national army. Five alternates were named and may join if needed. The group travels via Burlington railroad to Burlington Iowa and then to Des Moines.

Quincy Jock Camp Dodge Des Moiines Europe United States Sates New National Army Exemption Board Federal County Adams County Carthage Burlington Railroad Burlington Iowa Des Moines Srt Henry J. Broerken William T. Roehl Lester J. Nicholson Joseph Kroeger

Reduce Weight Easily and Safely with Oil of Korein

A weight loss promotion claims obese individuals can shed fat without dieting or hard exercise. It advises eating normally while chewing thoroughly, using fresh air, and taking oil of korein four times daily, with five drops per capsule, obtainable from a druggist. Reports praise quick visible changes in days and improved vitality.

Visitors Fill Camp Dodge on Second Sunday

Des Moines reports a lively second Sunday at Camp Dodge with ten percent of soldiers allowed to visit Des Moines for church and theater. Families arrive by car, bring baskets, and officers supervise Sabbath visits while football and scrimmages add to the camp atmosphere.

Des Moines National Army Old Town

Sunday Dinner for Drafted Men at Cantonment Mess

A report notes the Second Battalion of the 350th Infantry enjoyed a hearty Sunday meal highlighting palatable food and ample portions. The menu included vegetable soup, beef pot pie, mashed potatoes, stewed corn, rice pudding coffee and bread and butter, with satisfied sighs from the men and mothers witnessing the scene.

Anniversary fete marks Reformation and Evangelical union

The Salem St. Peter's and St. Paul's Evangelical churches in Quincy observed the four hundredth anniversary of the Reformation alongside the hundredth anniversary of the Evangelical church in Germany. The event included a German sermon, talks on causes and modernization, and an open Bible focus with music from the Salem orchestra and glee club. attendance was large.

Germany Salem St. Peter's St. Paul's Quincy Southpark Martin Luther Wittenberg Evangelical Church Park Ninth State Streets Twelfth Monroe Streets Mr. Wittlinger, Walmeyer Ill Ife A. W. Fruechte St. Paul's Church Walter Dickmann Zion Church Ursa Luther Paul Langhorst St. Peter’s Church Salem Church Orchestra Evangelical Glee Club

Teachers Employed for Three Vacances Begin Duty

Three new public school teachers appointed by Superintendent Charles M. Gill started on duty Monday. Miss Vesper H. Wood Manteno Illinois teaches at Webster junior high Miss Otalie Osterloh Quincy assigned to third grade at Berrian school and Miss Henrie W. Tolson Kirksville assigned to Madison junior high. They hold degrees from Oberlin College Macomb Normal Washington University and are described as experienced educators.

Charles M. Gill Vesper H. Wood Manteno Ill Webster Ottalie Osterloh Quincy Berrian School Henrie W. Tolson Kirksville Madison Wood Oberlin College Osterloh Macomb Normal School Miss Tolson Washington University St. Louis

Decide Tonight on New Church In Quincy

Rev. W O Shank outlines reasons for a new Central Baptist church building to unite members from two congregations. The church owns six properties and a 4000 dollar fund. a building committee will be formed if the annual meeting approves. Revival planned for late Oct with Dr L R Davidson. Homecoming on Oct 7 includes multiple committees and arrangements.

Central Baptist Church W. O. Shank Quincy Baptist Association B. Y. YU Vermont Street Women’s Alliance Clayton Quincy Church Ella Lewis H. O. Channon Gertrude Pease Fitzpatrick L. L. Woodworth Henry Biddleston Harry Shank Lewis Tune O. B. Eddins Esther Naomi Georgens Verda Thompson Nellie Hampton Hannah Finley Dorilla Fplcher L. R. Davidson Sedalia J. F. Daugherty Everett Strattman Charlies McNeill W. W. Bourne C. H. Brooks D. F. Wilcox G. R. Thompson James McNutt J. E. Giles

Grand Jury Working and Petit Jurors Named

Judge Akers opened the September term of circuit court and charged the grand jury with constitutional duties. Jeff Terry of Camp Point is foreman. list includes Blascock, Holech, Sammons, Morris, McClelland, Dudley, Vinson, Betsey, Ross, etc. W. R. Lee, Frank Wiskirchen, and Lawrence Folz drawn and excused. Petit jurors for weeks two and three announced with Quincy and regional names and towns represented.

Akers Circuit Court Grand Jury Jeff Terry Camp Point Charles N. Blascock Clayton Chris Holech North East John Sammons Houston R. K Morris Honey Creek J. T. McClelland Keene Oscar Dudley Mendon C. S. Vinson Lima Solva Riverside Ben Templeman Quincy H. C. Sterling D. W. Mumper W. R. Lee Ursa Frank Wiskirchen Melrose Lawrence Folz Wiskitchen Mr. Lee Mr. Folz John Higgins John Jasper Clyde Collins Charles Houser H. Milbert Joe Depenbrook Robert Dettle S. W. Flesner Harry King Chad Colpitt C. E. Logue John Mehaffy John Hunter Concord Clarence Wallace Charles Willard Ralph Terry Clyde Breckinridge Liberty Frank Eicken Gilmer Hugh Bliven D. J. Dean Burton John Cullen Clarence Fisher F. E. Hampshire Abner Kirkley Payson Bert Anderson Sam Meyers Wiliam H. Nutt Harry Wade Harry Donovan Edward H.hummel Ellington Charles Lamb Ellis Clark Fall Creek Roy Wissman

Illinois Agent Bert Chatten Ranks Fourth in Roll of Honor

Bert E. Chatten, Western Illinois manager for Farmers National Life Insurance Company of Chicago, stands fourth in the company roll of honor for recording the fourth largest amount of business in the past year.

Bert E. Chatten Western Illinois Farmers’ National Life Insurance Company Chicago

Four men fined after Sunday gambling raid

Police raided a house between Spring and Oak and Fifth and Sixth streets early Sunday morning. William Stevens Sullivan and Philip Leindecker pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars each before Police Magistrate Reard. Elmer Daniel and William Stevens pleaded not guilty. hearing continued. James Platt released for lack of evidence. Arrests by Sergeant Cassell and Officers Clair Spaid and Miller for shooting craps.

Spring Oak Fifth Sixth Stevens William Sullivan Philip Leindecker Elmer Daniel William Stevens Gates James Platt Cassell Clair, Spaid and Miller

Catarrhal Deafness Claims Cure by Constitutional Remedy

An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local treatments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a bloodborne cure. It claims the only fix is a constitutional remedy and offers 100 dollars for any case not cured, with free circulars and drugstore availability through Th. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.

Hall

Marriage Licenses Granted in City Records

Official city records list newly issued marriage licenses to Glenn Artie Carver and Edith Wood, Leo H. Jansen and Suiniey Sheene, and Mary Hayner and Quincy Wba for dates in 1918.

Glenn Artie Carver Srandslin M Les Edith Wood Leo H. Jansen Suiniey Sheeeenens Mary Hayner Quincy Wba

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