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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
9
A 50 cent bottle of Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken gray or faded hair naturally and evenly in one or two applications. The ad claims it stops dandruff and itching, prevents falling hair, and restores a youthful appearance, urging immediate purchase.
James Clark administrator of Joseph Clark’s estate fled his final report. Davey Clark Jacobs administratrix filed and was discharged. Ezra Best named executor of Luke Kimmons. bond 25500 approved. Inventory shows property 15083.28 and notes 1500. Gunther appointed guardian of Felix Gunther. bond 7000 approved. Bartlett guardian for Alice M Davis reports receipts 793.74 expenditures 280.67 balance 513.07. Bartlett conservator for Isaac Slater and Andrew Young balances 271.99 and 38.33. Letters issued to Charles W Buhre administrator of Laura Buhre. bond 16000. Joseph Faber administrator of David Fulton. bond 100 approved. Wills of Joseph Quincy and Mary Yeargain admitted to probate. James T Yeargain appointed administrator of Mars Yeargain. bond 1200 approved.
James Clark transfers lots 3 4 5 and 6 block 1 Li ma to William Byrd Clark for five dollars. Otto Stullberg transfers lots 5 6 and 8 and part lot 7 block 11 Millville to William Keller for one thousand five hundred dollars.
An ad proclaims The Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women, claims it regulates bladder problems in children, and offers mail order for 91.00. It states one bottle provides two months’ treatment and asks for testimonials, listing Dr. W H Hall of St. Louis and druggists as sellers.
A sweep of church and community groups plan Easter bazars and social events across town. Dorcas Guild and Ladies' Social Union run booths for garments aprons and handkerchiefs with lunches. Missionary society and other churches stage cake fancy work and raffles. St. Rose Altar society hosts whist and 500 with prizes, Epworth League meets for a business session, and multiple churches announce Easter bazaars, home cooking booths, and entertainment through the week. Additional talks, choir and youth events accompany religious observances.
The Ladies' Altar society of St Mary's church held a bazaar and entertainment in the school hall Monday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon the school children presented recitals songs and drills and in the evening the choir performed an operetta. The bazaar and entertainments were all sponsored by the church group.
County Judge Lyman McVarl reviews a proposed change to how trial instructions are prepared and read. Under the plan, each side submits instructions to the court and copies to opposing counsel for live objections before reading to juries. The scheme aims to reduce mistrials by unifying instruction presentation and aligning points of law. It has been tested in McVarl’s court and adopted in multiple counties including Cook and Peoria.
American men and women must guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and overworked kidneys. Read: four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, end bladder disorders. This inexpensive remedy is safe and easy to use at home.
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