Friday, May 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:50:47 GMT
By LYNN M. SNYDER On May 30, 1886, an estimated 8,000 to 15,000 people came together at Woodland Cemetery to honor the Union dead buried there. The traditions associated with what is now known as Memorial
On May 30, 1886, an estimated 8,000 to 15,000 people came together at Woodland Cemetery to honor the Union dead buried there.
Saturday, May 11 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-12 00:00:10 GMT
By HEATHER BANGERT The emancipation movement in Illinois took root in Quincy and Adams County, where the state's first anti-slavery society was formed in 1835. Slavery's enemies were organizing more
The emancipation movement in Illinois took root in Quincy and Adams County, where the state's first anti-slavery society was formed in 1835. Slavery's enemies were organizing more fervently by the 1830s, and as the nation expanded American abolitionists followed.
Saturday, May 4 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-05 00:00:12 GMT
By BRIDGET QUINLIVAN As people walk up and down the streets of Quincy, they can see the echoes of the past in the buildings that surround them. The residential areas of Quincy provide examples of every
As people walk up and down the streets of Quincy, they can see the echoes of the past in the buildings that surround them.
Saturday, April 27 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-04-28 00:00:09 GMT
By PHIL GERMANN When Quincyans think of Lincoln speaking in the Gem City, their thoughts naturally go back to the Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Washington Square on that clear, crisp day of Oct. 13, 1858.
When Quincyans think of Lincoln speaking in the Gem City, their thoughts naturally go back to the Lincoln-Douglas Debate in Washington Square on that clear, crisp day of Oct. 13, 1858.
Wednesday, May 30 2012 9:23 AM EDT2012-05-30 13:23:38 GMT
Among the charter members of the Quincy Historical Society, founded in 1896 -- today's Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County -- was Henry Asbury.
Among the charter members of the Quincy Historical Society, founded in 1896 -- today's Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County -- was Henry Asbury.
Saturday, April 7 2012 9:18 PM EDT2012-04-08 01:18:29 GMT
More than pretty playthings, the hundreds of dolls on display in the History Museum of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County reflect the art, materials, tastes and social mores from the 1840s to the 1980s.
More than pretty playthings, the hundreds of dolls on display in the History Museum of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County reflect the art, materials, tastes and social mores from the 1840s to the 1980s.
Tuesday, April 3 2012 11:13 AM EDT2012-04-03 15:13:31 GMT
Sunday, April 6, 1862, had been a day in hell for the Adams County men of the 50th Infantry Illinois Volunteers -- Union soldiers for little more than seven months.
Sunday, April 6, 1862, had been a day in hell for the Adams County men of the 50th Infantry Illinois Volunteers -- Union soldiers for little more than seven months. They had been under heavy fire on that first day of the Battle of Shiloh. Casualties were staggering.
Sunday, April 1 2012 8:52 PM EDT2012-04-02 00:52:20 GMT
Quincy was Stop Number One on the northern route of the Underground Railroad out of Missouri.
On Aug. 21, 1842, Dr. Richard Eells heard another knock at his back door. This time it was Charley standing there, his clothes still wet from his swim across the Mississippi River. A few days earlier, the slave had run away from his owner, Chauncey Durkey of Monticello, Mo. Dr. Eells had to act quickly, for he knew the slave catchers would be coming soon. Quincy was Stop Number One on the northern route of the Underground Railroad out of Missouri.
Sunday, April 1 2012 8:47 PM EDT2012-04-02 00:47:52 GMT
Before the arrival of today's discount smoke shops, Quincy had a thriving trade in the production and sale of tobacco products. Wooden cigar store Indians advertised Quincy's tobacco business and became icons of local commerce.
Thursday, March 29 2012 8:39 PM EDT2012-03-30 00:39:48 GMT
From the 1890s to the 1940s, Quincy was a regional rowing powerhouse. Workers in Quincy's manufacturing and construction industries gathered after the workday ended to take their racing shells containing anywhere from one to eight rowers -- referred to as singles, double/pairs, fours and eights -- onto the Mississippi River and Quincy Bay to practice and compete.
Sunday, August 28 2011 2:42 AM EDT2011-08-28 06:42:33 GMT
On April 13, 1861, Quincy received word by telegraph that Confederate forces had attacked Fort Sumter, located 1,000 miles away in the harbor of Charleston, S.C.. The resulting American Civil War would tear the nation apart but would mean economic and population growth for Quincy.
Sunday, August 14 2011 1:42 AM EDT2011-08-14 05:42:38 GMT
If only tables could talk. How a modest but elegant walnut hinged-leaf dining room table made the news around the turn of the century has elements of intrigue to local historians and the Historical Society where it is proudly displayed in the John Wood Mansion.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:05:41 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer Eli Pontius was raring to go well before the starting line. He and his twin brother, J.C., were going to have an easy time finishing Saturday's Bridge
Eli Pontius was raring to go well before the starting line. He and his twin brother, J.C., were going to have an easy time finishing Saturday's Bridge the Gap to Health 5K leisure walk -- thanks to a stroller ride...
Friday, May 17 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:59:42 GMT
Dick Koetter, left, shares a laugh with Larry Sheffler and Bill Waters, rights, Friday at the reunion of the 126th Supply and Service Company at Cedar Crest Country Club. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than
Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than 140 of their comrades in the Army National Guard's former 126th...
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:42:20 GMT
Bishop E.L. Warren raised his hands on Sunday and asked God to watch over public safety officials, just as they watch over the community.
Bishop E.L. Warren raised his hands on Sunday and asked God to watch over public safety officials, just as they watch over the community. He also thanked God for every year law enforcement goes without losing an officer and every time firefighters return safely from a burning building.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:11:04 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer Tears streamed down Maria Buchanan's face and dripped into the pile of crack cocaine in her lap. She'd finally hit bottom. Her addiction spanned two
Tears streamed down Maria Buchanan's face and dripped into the pile of crack cocaine in her lap. She'd finally hit bottom. Her addiction spanned two decades, numerous jobs, significant others and jail stays....
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:06 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:06:09 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer Matt Burry is hoping to clear the air with golfers who use Westview Golf Course about proposed changes to holes 19 through 27 at Quincy's public golf course.
Matt Burry is hoping to clear the air with golfers who use Westview Golf Course about proposed changes to holes 19 through 27 at Quincy's public golf course. "Once they see the plans, they will understand things a...
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:30:02 GMT
By EDWARD HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer CANTON, Mo. -- Jesse Soondrum came from one of the world's luxury tourism destinations to attend Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Four years later, Soondrum,
CANTON, Mo. -- Jesse Soondrum came from one of the world's luxury tourism destinations to attend Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Four years later, Soondrum, 23, is leaving C-SC with a bachelor's degree in...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:40:11 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer BARRY, Ill. -- The Western School Board has approved steep increases to the book rent/technology fee, boosted the activity fee and plans a hearing in
BARRY, Ill. -- The Western School Board has approved steep increases to the book rent/technology fee, boosted the activity fee and plans a hearing in June to triple the driver's education fee. Superintendent Carol...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:31:50 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer Adam Losch hopes to conquer what thousands of others have tried, but only three successfully. Defeating what's billed as the most difficult obstacle
Adam Losch hopes to conquer what thousands of others have tried, but only three successfully. Defeating what's billed as the most difficult obstacle course in the world carries with it a $500,000 cash prize and a title...
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:11 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:11:00 GMT
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin.
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin. "We need to raise our glasses to the man who founded this 65 years ago, the...
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:05:37 GMT
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together.
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together. They took their mother-daughter relationship to a new level Friday when both donned caps and gowns for John Wood Community College's...
