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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1916

Page

6

Lutheran Women to Meet in Carthage

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the northern conference of the Central Illinois synod of the Lutheran church will hold an all day meeting in Carthage Wednesday May 3. The program includes devotional services talks music and an election of officers with Carthage officials and ministers among the participants.

Home and Foreign Missionary Society The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Northern Conference Central W. F. Barnett Mendon W. PF. Barnett Carrie Stephens Carthage Round Table C. W. Breitweiser Quincey Carthage College Frank Sanford Springfield Solo Jncle Carthage Neibert Champaign T. B. Uber C. A. Barnhart Jacob Diehl Felgar West Point Edw. Deege Liberty

Unpaid Taxes Draw Interest Soon

County Treasurer F E Peters warns taxpayers that the grace period ends soon and taxes unpaid after May 1 bear 1 percent monthly interest plus advertising costs. He must collect about $170,000 in delinquent city taxes this year, plus several thousand in county townships, and about $45,000 in drainage and other special taxes.

W Peters Peter

Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution

For want of prosecution the charge of peace disturbance against Cheries Johnson was dismissed in police court Saturday morning. The warrant for his arrest was issued earlier at the complaint of Frank Johnson who failed to appear to prosecute. Frank Neff was fined $3 and costs on a peace disturbance charge at the complaint of his wife. Edward Clary was fined $2 and costs for intoxication.

Cheries Johnson Frank Johnson Frank Neff Sarah Neff Edward Clary

Proper Food Improves Health Says Postum Ad Letter

A Missouri teacher credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for recovery from nervous prostration and poor digestion. She describes back pain, dull headaches, and memory issues but improves after starting the regimen. The letter, signed by a Postum Co. representative, touts genuine testimonials and urges readers to seek the same results.

Providence Tam Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

New Permanent Mail Schedule for Downtown Chicago

Postmaster Lummis won official permission to make permanent the new downtown mail delivery schedule adopted after a 30 day trial. The plan speeds delivery for Chicago train No 3 due to an earlier second carrier trip. Eight inside men depart the post office at 7 05 for the first trip then 8 45 on the second 11 10 on the third and 1 00 on the fourth, with night train mail delivered on the first trip.

Lummis Chicago Burlington

Old House Sale Brings $450.50 on Ground Plot

Auction of five brick and two frame houses on Second and Chestnut streets realized 450.50 for the Park and Boulevard association. Principal buyers included IT H Benn ing H S Lee Frank Zengle and J P Penny. J Ingram was the auctioneer. Debris must be cleared within 30 days. ground may be leveled and sown in grass for Riverview park.

Second Chestnut Streets Boulevard and Park Association Hf. Benning H. S Lee Frank Zengle J. P. Penny J. Ingram Park and Boulevard Association Grase 4 Riverview Park

Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Hospital Patients and Transfers

Large crowd attended a cottage 20 music night at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Mrs. Winegartner, gravely ill with pneumonia, was moved to hospital. Cottage 20 residents Mrs. and Mr. Lease and granddaughter Josie Cunningham visit cottage 6. Cunningham to Barry Sunday. Illness spreads: Mr. Davis and wife with pleurisy. Daugh ters report Milgrim in Virginia is ill with tuberculosis. Reentries: William Severens, 85th Illinois infantry, admitted April 20 to cottage 9. James E. Pippitt, 15st Illinois infantry, readmitted April 20 to cottage 18. Parker of 10th Kentucky cavalry discharged from the Home. Mrs. Woods of cottage 22 hosts daughter and granddaughter from Mr. Sterling. Reland returns to work after two weeks illness. he is chief cook in general kitchen. George Collins, ex corporal, moved to cottage 13. George Hunt fills his former role. Mrs. Bates of cottage 6 learns son in hospital in California will soon depart for Mexico. Rose of cottage 20, who broke hip months ago, improving. Rheumatism noted as persistent.

Cottage 20 Winegartner Mrs. Lease Josie Cunningham Barry Wall Cottage 6 Miss Cunningham Mr. Davis Cottage John Friday Virginia Milgrim William Severens 85Th Illinois Infantry James E. Pippitt Ilinois William H Parker 10Th Kentucky Cavalry Woods Sterling Reland Ife George Collins Cottage 13 George Hunt

Netherlands Passes Bill to Ban Ship Exports

The Hague Netherlands special report notes a new bill approved by both chambers to ban export and chartering of ships without government consent. The move aims to curb outward sales as Baltic and Black Sea closures shrink routes, with the Netherlands fleet dropping 19 ships and 66,000 tons in six months.

Hague Netherlands Holland New-York-Marsvilles New York-Australia Chile-North America North-South America Belgium Commission For Relief Baltic Black Seas Far East Cape of Good Hope

Hungary Opposes Customs Union in Central Europe

Budapest chamber of commerce passes resolution opposing a Central European Customs Union embracing Germany Austria Hungary and possibly Bulgaria The meeting included Ministry officials industry leaders banks and mine owners The main argument is that the union would mainly benefit Germany and Austria and hamper Hungarian development Dr Paul Szende leads opposition warning against Greater Austria and regional dependency Supporters say small states cannot survive without new European conditions.

Budapest Hungary Paul Szende Union of Hungarian Traders and Manufacturers Europe Austria Greater Germany Belgium Serbia Szende

Germans Continue Export of Sugar Scarcity in Germany Warned

From Germany reports of sugar scarcity spread as butter fats grow scarce. Government curtailed exports after initial allowance, leading to high prices, reduced beet production, and halved supplies to confectioners and breweries. Authorities warn against hoarding while March harvests slim.

Zurich Switzerland Germany Wolland

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