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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1916

Page

2

WIFTER DOG RUNS AMOK IN CITY ATTACKS TWO CHILDREN

A large white dog attacked Nellie Crocker and Kenneth Peters near State and Kentucky streets causing a police chase across blocks. Officer John Ahern shot the dog after a long pursuit. the animal died at Eighth and Cedar. Peters required medical care but no hydrophobia feared. The dog belonged to Tobe Carr. Start on Sewer Today announces sewer work on South Fourteenth Street with delivered pipes inspected as quality good. Mrs. L. W. Mellen visits Chicago with daughter Lindblad.

Nellie Jadius Crocker State Street Emerson School Kenneth Peters Mer August Peters Kentucky Street John Ahern Uld Kentucky Street Robert Bochuite Eighth Cedar Streets Twelfth Street Broadway Spring Streets Grant Irwin Peters Aftenoon Tobe Carr Sixth and Locust Streets Hummert South Fourteenth Street Abbott

Soldiers and Sailors Home Updates and Arrivals

Benjamin E. Smith of Kansas City arrives at the Soldiers and Sailors Home en route to Des Moines for burial. various residents are noted with recoveries, admissions, transfers, and visitors. Mrs Nichols improving after recent illness. T. M. Richard and wife admit for rest after long work in harness business. cottage 22 and 7 host events and visits.

Benjamin E. Smith Kansas City Emery B. Smith Des Moines Stokes Terre Haute Ind Nichols T. M. Richard Richard John Eichorn Thomas Eichorn Ursa Bates Munch Lindsey Birthday Club Keauth White Tfortenstein Wrauth Kirkpatriels Mreo Chianpion Chicago Cattace Burnard Cottage Carrigan

YMCA Volley Ball Team Heads to Keokuk Tournament

Physical Director TL W Crawmer of the YMCA announces a team trip by noon train Saturday to Keokuk for a volley ball tournament with Keokuk and Burlington. Hannibal association could not attend.

Keokuk TL. W. Crawmer YM. C. A Burlington

Bloomington People Endorse Vap-O-Rub Salve

Bloomington residents report Vick's Vap-O-Rub Salve eases croup hoarseness and bronchial trouble. Testimonials cite relief for chest throat aches and colds with overnight vapor action. three sizes 25c 50c or 1.00, available at all druggists.

Bloomington Mae Casey W. Olive Vick E. J. Hart W. Jefferson St

Annual Dinner Event of Carthage Woman's Club

Carthage April 27 reports the Carthage Woman's Club annual dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. O'Harra with forty two attendees. A four course feast preceded a library conversion into a puppet theater for Prof J. S. Griffin of the University of Minnesota delivering German Faust legends. The gathering celebrated the club's twentieth anniversary with reminiscences by charter member Miss Mary Davidson.

Cartitage Ayas Carthage Woman's Club Ton A. W. O'Harra W. S. Hill Mary Davidson JS. Griffin University of Minnesota Goethe Faust Griffin Alb Prof. Griffin

Two Newborn Sons Reported in Separate Families

Born to Mr and Mrs John Beach of West Point a son to Mrs Beach formerly Miss Margaret Liesen of Davies. Born to Mr and Mrs John Lewis of Golden Tuesday evening in Blessing hospital a son.

John Beach West Point Beach Margaret Liesen Davies John Lewis Golden Blessing Hospital

No Police Court Session Reported

There was no session in police court Wednesday morning. No arrests were made the day before and no continued cases were on the docket for the day.

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad

An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a pleasant cough syrup that blends honey pine tar and glycerine to quickly stop coughing ease cold symptoms and soothe throat irritation. It claims suitability for all ages and highlights 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. Bell

Ad club meeting promises supper and speakers at Quincy Hotel

A treat is in store for Ad club attendees tonight at the Hotel Quincy with R. E. Choate of Cedar Rapids and T. E. Schufelt of Des Moines as principal speakers. The theme is Truth in Advertising. Supper plates are 50 cents and a large turnout is expected for what may be one of the club's best meetings.

Ad Club Quincy R. E. Choate LaPlant Choate Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids T. E. Schufelt Des Moines Iowa Vigilance Committee

Former Quincy Man Is Honored for Silver Jubilee

Rev. Roger Middendorf O.F.M. rector of St. Joseph's College Teutopolis IL received honors Tuesday at his silver sacerdotal jubilee. A native Quincy-area graduate of St Francis Solanus, he was ordained in 1891 and has served as professor lector and pastor in several cities. The morning high Mass opened celebrations, followed by a student body reception in St Michael's hall. Also noted, City Clerk Duke Schroer received two old city directories from Rev Father Zurbensen for his collection.

Roger Middendorf St. Joseph's College Teutopolis Father Roger Quincy St. Francis Solanus College Quincey Ele St. Francis College Cleveland Ohio Indianapolis Ind St. Louis St. Joseph College Jubiliarian St. Michael's Hall Father Zurbensen St. Mary's Catholic Church Duke Schroer A. L. Langdon Edward Arntzen Schroer

Cuticura Heals Longstanding Hand Ailment

Mrs Geo Robertson of Harrodsburg Indiana reports hands plagued by dry rough patches itching burning cracking and bleeding for ten years. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she was fully healed with just one box and one cake. Free samples offered by mail with 32 page Skin Book. Postcard address provided.

Cuticura Dept T. Bowstom

Jury Excused for Week After Quiet Circuit Court

The circuit court jury reported Monday and was excused for the rest of the week by Tudse Albert Akers Wednesday morning. All docket cases were disposed of without trials. Several matters were settled or continued for illness and agreement. The pending assumpsit case William Beckman vs Minnie Beckman is now set for Monday.

Circuit Court Tudse Albert Akers William Fannen Et al Alexian Brothers Hospital Chicago Cora A. Daley John Strahan William Beckman Minnie Beckman

Local Names List From West Point and Quincy Areas

A readable fragment lists individuals including Albert L. Nicely of West Point with .26 time Lena K. Maberry West Point .22 Louis Andrew Bybee Quincy .21 Helen E Arrowsmith Quincy .20 Henry N Bartelt Quincy .23 Florence M Mester Quincy cease 1S Albert Ti Volkmann St. Louis .24 Hollie Martha Gristy Memphis ACs G0 eh als RE alee Ad rele de.

Albert L. Nicely West Point Lena K. Maberry Louis Andrew Bybee Quincey Helen E. Arrowsmith Quincy Henry N. Bartelt Florence M. Mester Quincy Cease Albert Ti. Volkmann St. Louis Hollie Martha Gristy Memphis Acs

Petition For Insanity In County Court

Assistant States Attorney Rolland Wagner filed a petition in county court seeking a judicial finding of insanity for Joseph M. Hibs. The action requests commitment proceedings to determine mental competency and appropriate court oversight.

Rolland Wagner Joseph M. Hibs

Hall's Catarrh Cure Internal Remedy for Catarrh

Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease sits in the head and throat. An internal remedy is required and Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to reach mucous surfaces via the blood. Prescribed by top doctors, it combines tonics and blood purifiers to produce results. Testimonials sent free from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Ail Druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Ohio

Whig Want Ads Prove Quick Results for Rent and Sale

advertisers report rapid responses from The Whig classified page with ads renting rooms Selling a rubber tired canopy top survey and White Orpington pallets with immediate interest daily reports show users achieving unexpected swift action from the ads

Whig Whig Want

By Laws Change Names Sister Superior Treasurer at St Marys

The board adopted a by law change designating the sister superior of St Marys hospital as treasurer with power to appoint twelve directors, replacing member voting. Sister Tabitha remains treasurer and reappoints the existing board including P B McGirr as president and Mrs Margaret Dick as vice president.

St. Mary's Hospital Margaret Dick George Fischer Tabitha P. B. McGirr August C. Stroot Chris Freiburg Fred Wolfe Herman Heintz Geo. Vonderslaar Henry Ording Geaspe Rupp Anton Oenning Henry Brinks

Civic League to Ask for New Side Walks

The Civic Improvement league street committee met after lunch at Hotel Quincey to survey the area between Pront and Twelfth and Broadway and York streets. It identified worn sidewalks to be replaced and will present the list to the new council. Obstructions were discussed and City Attorney Adair will be enlisted to remove them or prosecute those responsible.

Civic Improvement League Hotel Quincey Pront Twelfth Broadway York Streets Adair

Harley-Davidson rep in Illinois visits city

Endurance motorcycle rider Luther Memorial bazar promoter J. W. Ruble of Milwaukee representing Harley-Davidson is in town for several days to advance his company. Also notes Dent puncture tires at Lee Puncture Proof Tires and local visitors J. P. Spangler, J. F. Daugherty, and Jack Batten. Mrs Keller hospitalized after fall. Goldner couple back from Asheville trip. Strauss visits Chicago family.

Gunther Hardware Co W. J. Ruble Milwaukee Harley -Davidson Illinois E. L. Newton Lewistown J. F. Daugherty Palmyra Lafler J. W. Gardner East Snyder Ther Hardware Co Jack Batten South Fourth Street Hollister-Whitney Company National Automobile Indianapolis Batten TE Keller New Canton Blessing Hospital

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