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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1916

Page

4

Bankers Back Plan For Farm Adviser Aid In County

McDonough county may hire a farm adviser if farmers form a group and seek state and government aid. Farmer Rusk urged farmers to organize first, with bankers offering financial help and educational support. He cited Quincy and Audrain county examples showing advisers’ benefits and agricultural progress.

Farmer Rusk McDonough County Rusk Bankers Good Hope Presbyterian Church the County Bankers’ Association Rusky Quincy Conaway Mr. Rusk Audrain County Adams County Farm Improvement Association Adams County Association

Celebration program for I O O F anniversary in Quincy

Rev T W Bingaman and A Otis Arnold will speak at the ninety seventh anniversary of the I O O F birth in Odd Fellows hall. Rebekah lodge members help lead the program with Mrs Catherine Thomas to speak. Joint celebration includes supper and dancing. local committee members listed with readings, solos, and remarks.

TW. Bingaman Luther Memorial Church A. Otis Arnold Odd Fellows’ Hall Rebekah Lodge Catherine Thomas Rebekahs Odd Fellow Rebekah Quincy J. L. Raymond A C. Swartwout G. W. Miller J.T. Scott Thomas Williford Mary Farwell Clarry Pierson Fred Neumann Nina Spencer Gertrude Melvin T. W. Bingaman The Catherine 9 .Thomas Florence Neumann Lillian Raymond John T. Dehner

Two Children Taken From Mother In Custody Dispute

Probation Officer Nolan removed Myrtle Watson's two daughters, aged 8 and 10, from their home at 102814 North Fourth Street and placed them in the Detention Home after finding the mother unfit. Watson has prior police court appearances and ties to a burglary case against her husband. the children will remain in custody until suitable homes are located.

Nolan Myrtle Watson North Fourth Street Watson Wesley Rolland Jack Dailey Druffel

Eagles Minstrel Show at Hippodrome Tuesday Night

Local note: Eagles present a minstrel show at the Hippodrome Tuesday evening with tickets on sale at the box office. Various local people are mentioned visiting family in Palmyra and Blue Mount, with several Easter and wedding related events noted in Paloma and Memphs.

Eagles Hippodrome William Blausett Timewell St. Mary's Hospital Lafler Chiron Vractor J. Rogers Little Daughter South Fifth Street Palmyra Missouri J. L. Rogers Snyder Irene Broady Owney James Nations Blue Mount Kansas Broady Percy Broady Paloma

Dangers of Draft Bring Relief With Sloan's Liniment

A 1920s style ad claims Sloan's Liniment eases draft related ailments like neuralgia stiff neck and sore muscles. It asserts rapid blood flow reduces pain with a tingling warmth and promises relief after one or two applications with sleep restored. Price listed as 25 cents at druggists.

recruiting drive opens in Occidental hotel in Quincy

Sergeant W. J. Hanson of the U S Army opened a three day recruiting station at 6234 Hampshire street in the Occidental hotel. He came from the Peoria station and has recruited in Streator Illinois. Few men volunteer as prosperity reduces enlistment. Hanson urged good moral character and physicals for enlistment and declined a post office room to avoid a longer stay. He has five years in the Philippines and eleven years in the Army.

W. J. Hanson Occidental Hampshire Street Sergeant Hanson Peoria Streator Ill Quincey Hanson Elmer Lummis Quincy Philippines

Theodore J Peters Dies of Rheumatism at 12

Theodore J Peters 12, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Peters of 84312 South Eighth street, died at 9 30 Friday morning after five weeks with sciatic rheumatism. Born January 21 1904 in Concordia Missouri he moved to Quincy with family, attended St Jacobi parochial school and was loved by neighbors. Survived by parents sister Erna brother Mitchell and grandparents Theodore Wilde Mt Olive I. Funeral at private family residence 2 pm then 2 30 pm at St Jacobi Lutheran Church.

Theodore J. Peters Henry Peters South Eighth Street Ife Concordia Quincy St. Jacobi Erna Mitchell Theodore Wilde Mt. Olive I St. Jacobi Lutheran Church

Henry Arrowsmith Dies in St. Joseph Missouri

Henry V. Arrowsmith, a former Quincy resident, died at his St. Joseph home at midnight after a brief illness. He had suffered from peritonitis and had been in ill health for some time. A longtime employee of the United States Express Company, he was born in...

Henry V. Arrowsmith Quincy St. Joseph Mr. Arrowsmith United States Express Company Ife

Local Express Official Dead After Long Service

New Albany Indiana native 65, orphaned young, moved to New Orleans then Quincy. He joined United States Express, rising to traveling auditor, married in Quincy in 1884, moved to St Joseph Missouri to run its express office until the company closed. A Mason, his body to be brought to Quincy for burial with funeral plans not yet set.

New Albany Ind New Orleans Quincy United States Express Company St. Joseph

Mrs Sophia Bloom Dies In St Joseph At 70

Mrs Sophia Bloom a former resident of this city died Thursday at 1 10 am in St Joseph Missouri at her daughter Mrs William Albrecht hospital and home time. She had lived with her daughter since her husband died two years ago and grief over his death and a son’s death in January impaired her health. Born in Quincy she spent most of her life here and was 70. Survived by her only daughter Mrs Albrecht of St Joseph where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 oclock with burial at Mont Mora cemetery. John McCrory a former Adams county resident died at 4 am Thursday in Muskogee Oklahoma after prior health decline and a Rochester Minnesota operation failed to restore health. He went to Rochester for operation but did not recover. After the operation in Rochester he re-

Sophia Bloom William Albrecht St. Joseph Bloom Quincy Albrecht Mont Mora Cemetery John McCrory Adams County Muskogee Oklo Rochester Minn Morris Okla Payson McCrory Oklahoma Mabel Schuermeyer San Diego Calif A. D. Adcock Okmulgee Alice Kirksville

TALORGRAM NO 18 The suit that's made for you is YOUR SUIT

A brief item promotes tailored suits claiming a perfect fit and personal style. No concrete event or date provided.

Obituary: McCrory and Goodman Families Noted Residents

Morris Oklahoma native Mr. McCrory dies at 54 after building oil interests in Oklahoma. Survived by widow four daughters two sons and siblings. Funeral Sunday at Barry Methodist church with burial in Park Lawn cemetery. Mrs Dora Goodman dies at home and funeral set for Clayton services.

Funeral arrangements for Joseph Brueggeman announced

The funeral service for Joseph Brueggeman will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday at his residence, 12k North Eleventh, followed by a 9:00 a.m. service at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Boniface Cemetery.

Joseph Brueggeman St. John’s Catholic Church St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral services for Herman L. Kurk held at home and church

The funeral for Herman L. Kurk was conducted at 3 PM Friday at the family home 735 South Ninth Street with private services and at 3:30 PM at Salem Evangelical Church led by Rev. H J Leemhuis. The Salem quartet provided music as many attended. Bearers were Henry Sprick, Henry Christ, Chris Meyer, William Lange and William Lehbrink. Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery.

Herman L. Kurk South Ninth Street Salem Evangelical Church H. J. Leemhuis Salem Quartet Henry Sprick Henry Christ Chris Meyer William Lange William Lehbrink Greenmount Cemetery

Wiemelt Boy to Be Declared Delinquent

Mrs. Christine Wiemelt must appear in county court on Saturday April 29 to show why her 11 year old son Carl Wiemelt should not be declared delinquent. He was among youths arrested for breaking into and burglarizing a small store near the Soldiers Home entrance late last week.

Sgmmons Christine Wiemelt Carl Wiemelt Wiemelt

Woman's Loyal Circle Auxiliary to the Moose

A fragment notes a social hour with refreshments, mentioning the Woman's Loyal Circle as an auxiliary to the Loyal Order of Moose. The text indicates a community gathering context within fraternal organization activities.

Loyal Order of Moose

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