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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1920

Page

5

Lowden Club Forms as Primary Nears in Illinois

Formidable backing for Governor Frank O Lowden emerged at a Monday noon meeting in the Hotel Newcomb as residents of Adams County rally for the April 13 presidential primary. Officers were chosen and plans set to boost Lowden votes while Wood supporters prepare for a Thursday appearance and a London meeting led by Colonel Burnett M Chiperfield.

Frank O. Lowden Tliavis Lowden London Burnett M. Chiperfield Ganton Chiperfield Fifth Regiment Fulton County United States Loren Cox Frank W. Crane Adams County M. Custer Galesburg Fifteenth Hineas A. QO. Lindstrom Riverside State Board of Equalization Hen. G. Henry Gilmer Camp Point Isaac Cutter George Cyrus Lowdon General Wood Chauncey Wood M. Edward Fawcett Frank S. Wood Charles Cottrell Sam Wallace Clayton Charles F. Hurburgh Orpheum Theater Orpheum

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs John Hi Berrian

Word comes from Quincy of a Seattle born boy to Mr and Mrs John Hi Berrian formerly of Quincy. The baby, their second child and son, was born Sunday in Seattle Washington.

Quincy John Hi. Berrian Seattle Wash Berrian

Aftermath of Flu and Vicks Guidance

A medical note describes lingering post influenza symptoms such as cough chest soreness and catarrh that may lead to pneumonia if untreated. It advises rest moderate outdoor activity nutritious meals and avoiding chills. Nightly Vicks VapoRub is recommended with throat and chest application and loose flannel to enhance inhaled vapors. Samples offered by Vick Chemical Company Greensboro NC.

Vick Vick Chemical Company Broad Street Greensboro N.C

Traffic Returns to Normal After Heavy Snowstorm

The region endured the season’s heaviest snowfall with 11 inches reported by the Quincy pumping station. Winds created deep drifts and rapid melt began Monday as temperatures rose, with city streets cleared and traffic returning to normal by evening. Rail and streetcar service faced delays and disruptions but were largely restored, though some lines remained affected by switches and track conditions.

Quincy Adams County L. L. Boyer

Votes and social notes from Quincy personals

Citizens Ticket advocates and Easter visits fill the news with political asks and local greetings. Names include Mrs M I Thompson and daughter Donald Coleman of Little Rock, Geo J Saalig, Alderman, and Roy Adair along with Clayton and Golden residents.

Citizens M. I. Thompson Donald Coleman Little Rock Quincy Weilers R. J. Clarke Broadway Blessing Hospital Ertel Hall Kresge Sunshine Klub Theodore Herr Chicago Ben John F. C. Schott Kentucky Street Geo. J. Swalig Mildred Miller Rockport Lottie Miller Hampshire Street Roy Adair Clayton Wiskitchen Jacob Schultz Jefferson Street W. Weilers Dave Lepper Wabash Railroad Pure Drugs Kiefer Pharmacy Geo. J. Saalig Clarence Detmers John Baird Golden E. F. Stannus Edna Anderson Business College Adv Victor Records

Deaths and Funerals of Erwin von Koselelski

Erwin von Koselelski died at home after months of illness. Born July 14, 1851 in Neisse Germany, he came to America in 1872. A St James Lutheran member and former St James School teacher, he leaves a widow and six children Ernst George William John Clara Barrowcrough Mia Roy Merker.

Erwin von Koscielski South Twelfth Street Neisse Germany America Keacileki St. James Lutheran Church St. James School Ernst George William Omaha Neb John Spokane Wash Clara Barrowcrough Emerson, Neb Mia Roy Merker Melrose Township

Quincy Automobile Association Plans Separate Bureaus

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting the Quincy Automobile Association discussed creating independent bureaus for each trade branch. Each vice president will choose a meeting night and set up a bureau, starting with a dealers bureau for auto or aero ventures, then a truck bureau, and so on.

Quincy Automobile Association Chamber of Commerce

Tinners Quit Work To Obtain Increase

Union tinners in Quincy shops quit work on Monday as wage talks stalled. Current pay is 9 cents per hour for eight hours with overtime at time and a half. They sought a 10 cent raise to 10 cents, while the union calls it not a strike and notes previous attempts for higher pay. Employers say the contract runs to year’s start.

Quincy Jacob Requet Sheet Metal Workers’ Union

Dies From Exposure In Boat On River

HARVEY FRENCH a government light tender on the Mississippi south of La Grange Mo died from exposure after getting lost in a snow storm during his first navigation trip of the year. His launch was found grounded and he was found inside, presumed exhausted while fighting the storm.

LA Grange Harvey French Mississippi

Disselhorst Defends Labor Party Vision in Quincy

Henry Disselhorst, editor of the Labor Advocate and Labor Party secretary, issued a statement defending the party and himself. He denies being radical or socialist, says the party calls mass meetings and nominates tickets in regular order, and proposes reform to reveal how public funds are spent for the common people.

Labor Party Union Labor Party Adv Charles Hildebrand Washington, D. C Henry Disselhorst Labor Advocate Mr. Disselhorst Juincy Adams County

Hotel Steward James Thomas Dies After Confinement

James Thomas, steward at Hotel Quincy, was found unconscious in his Tremont room Saturday. He was removed to Blessing Hospital Monday night and did not recover. Police were called when the door could not be opened and the steward had not reported for duty.

James Thomas Hotel Quincy Tremont Hotel Blessing Hospital Thomas

Inquest Set After Suspected Brain Hemorrhage

Dr Warren Rearte reports a man appeared to suffer a brain hemorrhage prompting an inquest to be conducted this morning by Law rence Amen. The readable fragment notes authorities plan an official inquiry into the death.

Warren Rearte Lawrence Amen

Laxative Bromide Quinine Tablets Marketed for Headache

An old advertisement promotes a tonic laxative and germ killer branded as Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims headache relief by curing the Rees A tonic laxative and germ de actor, urging consumers to look for the signature B. A. Grove on the box and the number 36.

B. AV GROVE

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