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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

2

Girl Jilted At Altar Seeks 100000 In Damages

New York April 17 Lieut. Allan Cole son of John P. Cole of Biddle Purchasing Co is defendant in a breach of promise suit for 100000. Ada Gardner of Anadarko Oklahoma accuses him of jilting at the altar after a December 1918 meeting at Fort Sill. Bennett and A M Wattenberg provide details of letters and alleged engagements.

New York Alling Cole John P. Cole Biddle Purchasing Co Ada PM. Gardner Anadarko, Ok Williams Bennett Cole Miss Gardner Ada Cheeks A. M. Wattenberg West Bighty First Street School of Fire Fort Sill Misa Gardner Wattenberg George W. Gardner Anadarko Kansas City

Is There No Relief From Fiery Skin Troubles

Eczema and other skin disorders resist lotions and salves, so treat cause with S. S. S. a vegetable blood medicine. Cleanses the blood, strengthens the system, and targets germs causing skin trouble. Free advice and literature offered by Chief Medical Adviser, 173 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

S. S Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Sultary Challenge Looms Over Namesake Youth Case

A young man lacked funds in his own name and the sult would be contested, signaling a disputed claim involving the individual and the governing authority.

Late Returns Swell Lead Of Gov. Lowden

In Madison county precincts 76 reported Lowden 3155 Wood 1211 Johnson 37 Hoover 18. Women voters 100 not counted. Democratic totals McAdoo 88 Edwards 83 Hoover 13 Wilson 26 Clark 8 Bryan 11. Canvass shows Lowden carried Pulaski and Alexander counties. Wood's wins in Cook and McDonough counties conceded.

Chicago Madison County Lowden Wood Johnson Hoover McAdoo Edwards Wilson Clark Bryan Springfield Ill Alexander Pulaskie Leonard Wood Pulaski Alexander County Cook McDonough

Have But One Union American Says Wood

Newark April 17 Major General Leonard Wood campaigned for the Republican nomination arguing there can be but one big union in the country the one built by Americans and defended in war. He warned of choosing between a government based on law and order or a government with no real government.

Newark N. J Leonard Wood

Handley Page Predicts Air Jitneys at $700 Each

London April 15 Aeroplane jitneys carrying one passenger plus pilot at 110 miles an hour and five hours aloft could become practical with a machine costing $700 Handley Page declares his research proves feasibility when demand arises He foresees twenty five horsepower and argues car congestion in America will push air travel as the faster option The noted designer notes aeroplanes of the future will be cost effective due to lower operating costs

London Handley Page America Page

Textile workers push 50 percent wage rise in Lawrence

The Lawrence textile council, claiming to represent 15,000 mill workers, presented a demand to local manufacturers late Friday for a 50 percent wage increase for all employees, to take effect May 3.

Lawrence Mass Lawrence Textile Council

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Cure

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. It is a tonic and blood purifier combination, with testimonials available. Druggists sell it for 75 cents. J Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.

Hall J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo

Death Penalty Not Sought for Caillaux in Treason Trial

Paris April 16 The prosecutor general Théo dore Lescouve wrapped up the treason case against former French premier Joseph Caillaux after three days. He urged penalties under the code but excluded the death sentence, contrasting Caillaux with Bolo Pasha and M. Duval who were condemned to death. The high court will hear defense arguments Saturday and Sunday as Caillaux showed signs of strain during the proceedings.

Paris Théodore Lescouve Joseph Caillaux France M. Caillaux Bolo Pasha M. Lescouve Marti High Court

Free Picture and Lecture at Savoy Theater in Palmyra

Palmyra lodge No 31 I O O F presents a free picture and lecture at the Savoy Theater starting 2 30 pm The show features photos from the Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Liberty Missouri and a lecture by Harry A Collins grand instructor of Missouri He is a well known figure in Palmyra and the event aims to support the great institution aiding fatherless and motherless children. Local society notes include members attending Palmyra Presbytery in Monroe City Rev Mitchell returning from Kansas City Epworth League meeting and various city movements and visits amid travel and weather related work disruptions.

Savoy Theater Palmyra George Dickson Quincy R. I. Winn W. L. Gibaon South Main Stret Savoy Hotel E. M. Dodds Harrison Renselaer Philadelphia

Social notes from Camp Point Illinois and nearby towns

Mrs Ralph Reed of Quincy visits uncle Andrew Banner this week. Miss Geraldine Gooding of Quincy visits Miss Kathleen Far On. Mrs Grover Coleman returns to Beardstown after months with her parents. Ethel Hausman returns from Galesburg visiting sister Mrs Roy Oberling. Fred Omer builds a new garage. Mrs James Stott of Natural Bridge Virginia visits Sam Griswold and family. Mrs Flora Trout and daughter Allie of St Louis visit Mrs Rirdia Coleman. Mrs Harvey Childs returns from Timewell visiting sister Mrs Fannie Derbin. Ray Friend spends Tuesday in Quincy. Mrs George Jacobs visits Clayton with Mrs Fred Flinn. Naomi Liggett and Appleby children visit Milton McVay. John Banner leaves for Rochester Minnesota for an indefinite stay. Alfred Schroeder, roller-skater, fractures ankle after a fall on a concrete walk. Judith Booth to host a spelling bee and pie supper at Primrose school Friday April 23. Benjamin Lodge AF & AM open meeting for members and ladies Sunday at 2:30 in the temple.

Ralph Reed Quincy Andrew Banner Geraldine Gooding Quincyas Kathleen Far- On Grover Coleman Beardstown George Pierce Ethel Hausman Galesburg Roy Oberling Fred Omer James Stott Natural Bridge Sam Griswold Flora Trout Allie St. Louis Rirdia Coleman Harvey Childs Timewell Fannie Derbin Ray Friend George Jacobs Clayton Fred Flinn Naomi Liggett Appleby Coatsburg Milton McVay John Banner Rochester Minn Alfred Schroeder Judith Booth Primrose School Benjamin Lodge A. F. & A. M Temple

Sunday Evening Service at Abyterian Church

The church held a Sunday night service with a sermon by Quincy mayor and a speaker from the community. Frank Lachess of Columbia visited his wife on Wednesday.

Abyterian Misa Thonaner Quincy Frank Lachess Columbue

Pittsfield Notes on Local Moves and Visits

Edward Pallardy plans to move to Clayton after serving as engineer on the Piela branch of the Wabash. Vera Landess and her mother visited Quincy for health concerns. Margaret Niebur hosted the Presto Glee club at a Methodist church gathering. Harold Shriver and Paul Reed left for Detroit for work. Merle Barber and Otto D. Gicker bought new enclosed automobiles. A group of 23 Chandler cars passed through en route to Kansas City. Robert Ray traded a southwest residence for J A McLaughlin farm near Baylis and will move soon. Mr. Cannon travels to Chicago, possibly to settle there. Mrs. Wm. Scott from Chicago visits. Mrs. Edward Shriver and daughter Mary Alice seek medical treatment in St. Louis. Mrs. Fred Pratt of Alton visits in Pittsfield. Miss Rose Brenner travels to Auburn Illinois to visit relatives. Misses Pauline and Charlotte Slegle return from Little Rock and other Arkansas trips.

Edward. Pallardy Clayton Mr. Pallardy Piela Wabash Leslie Landess Vera Quincy Margaret Niebur Presto Glee Club Methodist Church Harold Shriver Paul Reed Detroit Mich Merle Barber Otto D. Gicker Chandler Kansas City Robert Ray J. A. McLaughlin Baylis Wm. Cannon Chicago Wm. Scott Ella Plummer Edward Shriver Mary Alice St. Louis Fred Pratt Alton Melvin T., Pratt Rose Brenner Auburn Carl Brenner Pauline Charlotte Slegle Little Rock Ark Harrison Hale

Hutcherson of Hester Died Tuesday Morning

Boble Henry Hutcherson of Hester died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. The remains were brought to American for burial. Rev. Ingold of Canton conducted the funeral services in the Christian church at 3 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Hutcherson lived much of his life in the area and was well known locally. The notice also lists local social and family events including visits, school activities, and farming notes amid ongoing weather concerns and community life.

Boble-Henry — Hutcherson Hester Ameraon Ingold Canton Hutcherson Marcus McChristie Boone McChristie Henry George Crane Navy Service New York Kansas City Quincy Durham Stanley Kilbrew Pendry John Chatfield John Hosman Little Union Dora Powell Tom Marksbury McPike Ira Leach Cal Wright Flint Creek Will Schroder Clarence O. D. Hutcherson G. M. Parker John Feaster Philadelphia P. Bailey Kirksville

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