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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1917

Page

2

Husband's Faith Unshaken In Assault Case At Indian Mound Park

John Hoy blames Pflug and forgives wife for actions after Mrs May Hoy was shot at Indian Mound Park Monday afternoon. Dr W A Millen says she may die from wounds with septic pneumonia feared. crisis expected within 36 hours. She was moved from St Mary's hospital to 515 Jersey Street. pulse 100 and respiration monitored.

May Hoy Indian Mound Park W. A. Millen St. Mary's Hospital Jersey Street

Four Weeks in Hospital

Cleveland Ohio woman recounts years of lower body pains and fainting. After a four week hospital stay she improved dramatically using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound per Mrs W C Brown of Melwood Ohio.

Mrs. Brown Lydia E. Pinkham W. C. Brown Mtewoland Ohio

Park shooting case: Pflug charged with assault to kill

William Pflug is held on $1000 bond after a shooting at a park that left a woman, Mrs. Hoy, with a left lung wound and possible septic pneumonia. The arraignment cited assault with intent to kill, with a preliminary hearing set for Monday at 9 o clock.

William Pflug Reardon Pflug John Hoy

Attempt to Acquire Superintendent Home in Quincy

The M E churches plan to move District Superintendent Rev W F Isler from Peoria to Quincy as district name. They discuss buying a permanent residence while Isler remains in a rented house. At the First German M E church quarterly conference August Peters and Claus Von der Reith were elected to the official board.

M. E W. F. Isler Peoria Quincy Mr. Isler Peters Claus von der Reith

Heat Causes Death Inquest At Local Brewery Office

Coroner's jury heard evidence at Freiburg Undertaking Tuesday night to decide the cause of James P. Huggans death. They ruled heat exhaustion collapse at 4 15 p m in the Lemp Brewery Agency office in Quincy NL on July 30.

Freiburg James P. Huggans Quincy Lemp Brewery

Succumbs After Ten Weeks Illness

Mrs. Frank Westermann died Tuesday afternoon at 1224 South Tenth street after a ten week illness. Born in Quincy on April 19, 1874 she was 43 and lived her entire life in the city. She was a member of Christ Congregational church and its Willing Workers. Survived by her husband five children Roy Dorothy Mae Frank and Orville two months old one sister Mrs. Jessie Sawyer and two brothers Walter and Albert Pott. Funeral at 2:30 pm Friday at the home private services then 3 pm at Christ Congregational church. Burial in Greenmount cemetery. Friends invited to church and cemetery.

Frank Westermann South Tenth Street Quincy Christ Congregational Church Roy Dorothy Mae Frank Orville Jessie Sawyer Walter Albert Pott Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs Fannie Grussenmeyer at Jackson Street home

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Grussenmeyer were held private at her home at 2 30 pm Tuesday and at 3 pm at Christ Congregational Church conducted by Rev B R Baumann. Floral offerings were abundant and attendance was large with Royal Neighbors in full attendance.

Fannie Grussenmeyer Jackson Street Christ Congregational Church B. R. Baumann Royal Neighbors

Mrs Charlotte Daudister Dies In Mt Vernon Home

Mrs Charlotte Daudister died at 6 AM Tuesday in the Old People's home at 418 Washington Street after complications and senility. Born in Germany June 11, 1833, she was 84 and came to America 60 years ago settling in Mt. Vernon Indiana. A Bethel German Methodist member, she was married twice to Frank Seellemende and John Daucister, both preceded her. Surviving are three children, one son and two daughters, all residing in Indiana.

Charlotte Daudister Old People’s Home Washington Street Germany America Mt. Vernon Ind Bethel German Methodist Church Frank Seellemende John Dauc

Death of Ralph F. Fischer at 16 in Quincy

Ralph F. Fischer aged 16 died at home after brain abscess surgery at St Marys hospital July 13. Born Sept 14 1900 in Quincy he lived here all his life and was a member of St Francis Catholic church. He leaves five brothers Walter William Roy Frank and Robert and two sisters Florence and Dorothy. William serves on the battleship Kansas.

Ralph F. Fischer St. Mary’s Hospital George A. Fischer Thirtieth Locust Streets Quincy St. Francis Catholic Church Walter William Roy Frank Robert Florence Dorothy U. S. Navy Kansas

Notable Family Leave From Grandparents in Obituary Snippet

A brief obituary fragment notes a person leaving behind grandfather Cuspee Hund and grandmother Ellen Fischer along with several uncles and aunts. The lines show extended family connections typical of local notices.

Cuspee Hund re.Ellen Fischer

Funeral services for George Schwendeman held at two churches

George Schwendeman’s funeral was held at 2:30 AM in Freiburg’s chapel and 9:00 AM in St Boniface Catholic church, conducted by Rev. Father Degenhardt. Bearers were John G. Jansen, George Timmerwilke, Joseph Zengel, Anton Einhaus, Anton Boehme, and John G. Schullian. Burial followed in St. Boniface cemetery.

George Schwendeman Freiburg’s St Boniface Catholic Church Father Degenhardt John G. Jansen George Timmerwilke Joseph Zengel Anton Einhaus Anton Boehme John G. Schullian St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral Services for Mrs Elizabeth Freiburg

The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Freiburg will be conducted at 8 30 in her son J J Freiburg's home 1225 Maine Street and at 9 o'clock in St Boniface Catholic church Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends are invited to attend.

Elizabeth Freiburg J. J. Freiburg Maine Street St. Boniface Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Funeral arrangements for James P. Huggins announced

The funeral will be held at 3 30 PM Thursday in the home of his daughter Mrs Henry Luders 617 Chestnut Street Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery Friends are invited to attend.

James P. Huggins Henry Luders Chestnut Street Graceland Cemetery

Funeral for 16 year old Patrick McIntyre Drowned

The funeral for Patrick McIntyre aged 16 who was drowned in the incident was held with mourners and local officials in attendance. Details of the location and date are not fully provided in the fragment.

Patrick McIntyre

Quincy Day Services At Freiburg Chapel And St Boniface

A Saturday afternoon observance in Quincy took place at the Freiburg chapel and St Boniface with Reverend Father Kunsch officiating. A large attendance and extensive floral offerings marked the event, with burial held in St. cemetery.

Quincy Freiburg St Boniface Father Kunsch St. Boniface Cemetery

Former Quincy Man Drowns Near Sterling

E. J. McCullough a former Quincy resident was drowned in Rock River near Sterling on Sunday noon. He had resigned the previous day as operator for the Sterling Board of Trade company after years with J. W. Cassidy and later the J. E. Bennett Commission company. He left Quincy four years ago and had been married six months. his wife is reported to be in Springfield.

Quincy E. J. McCullough Rock River Sterling Sterling Board of Trade Company J. W. Cassidy J. E. Bennett Commission Company Springfield

Board of Trade halts September corn trades

Chicago August 1 The board of directors of the Board of Trade adopted a resolution stopping all transactions in corn for September delivery. The action follows previous measures taken two days earlier.

Chicago Board of Directors Board of Trade

Board fixes price on corn futures at two dollars thirty

Months ago the board capped corn futures at 1.65 but prices rose to around 2.30. President Jome P. Griffin appoints a three member committee to determine the true commercial value of corn and curb further speculation in the market.

Com Futu Com Eane Com

Bold Daylight Bank Heist Shocks Medical Lake

Two masked men robbed the First National Bank of Medical Lake 16 miles west of Spokane in daylight, holding the cashier at gunpoint and escaping in a car after taking about 12000 dollars in cash.

Spokane Wash First National Bank of Medical Lake Here

Unusual Friend Always Ready in Time of Need

A friend who is never in need stands out as highly unusual, a persona noted for consistent readiness and dependable support in times of trouble. The remark emphasizes loyalty and reliability as defining traits of true friendship.

Republic Truck Parade to Feature Band in Quincy

Republic trucks will march through Quincy streets under Clough-Reihm Co guidance. The Republic Band, formed by Alma Michigan plant workers, leads the parade with musical and military training under bandmaster F J Major, drawing crowds since 1915. No charge, all are invited to attend Thursday parade.

Republic Clough-Reihm Co Republic Band Alma Michigan Republic Motor Truck Co., Inc Cort First Republic the Republic F. J. Major Columbia Military Academy The Quincy Clough-Reithm Co 18Th Broadway

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