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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

4

Army patrols seize Mexicans near border in gun raid

Twenty three Mexicans arrest near Tornello Texas on charges of attempting to violate U S neutrality laws. Rifles ammunition and a commissary wagon were found. They are held for a preliminary hearing at Fort Hancock. The report also notes meetings between Gen Felipe Angeles and Gen Villa and a border conference planned at Juarez. Local residents Nielson relatives depart Milwaukee.

EL Paso United States Fort Hancock Tordello Texas Alving Frias Ricardo Aguilar Felipe Angeles Villa Nogales Sonora Maytorena Angeles Juarez Gen. Angeles Maytérena Ramon Puente Georges C. Carothers State ‘Department Mexico Gen Wilson Chihauliau

Roques Officials Elect New Forestry Commission Leaders

Officials elected Fred P. Taylor as supervisor and editor of the Journal of Industry to head the forestry commission. C. E. Bowers was named secretary and J. R. Pearce treasurer. The meeting discussed tree trimming, sidewalk obstructions, weed control, and public cooperation to address city vegetation.

Fred ‘P. Taylor Journal of Industry Forestry Commission J. R.pearce

Emancipation Day Picnic Draws Local Praise

The Emancipation Day picnic at Baldwin Park hosted by the Silver-Leaf Club was highly successful and well enjoyed. Rev. Evans delivered a welcome address, Prof. R. A. Roberts read the Emancipation Proclamation, then a ball game featured the Blue Sox against a Paris, Missouri team, with the locals winning 4 to 0 behind Kelso’s pitching and strong defense by Percy Davis Ray Bryson Roy Roberts and E C Polard catching.

Baldwin Park Silver-Leaf, Club Evans Bethel A.M.’ E. ‘Church Quincy R. A. Roberts Lincoln School Picniers Blue Sox Paris Kelso Percy Davis Ray Bryson Roy” Roberts E. C Polard

Reverend Father Zurbonsen Returns From South Trip

The Rev. Father A. Zurbonsen, pastor of St. Marys Catholic Church, has returned home from an extended southern trip for his health. The journey, which extended as far as Cuba, proved decidedly pleasant and his health is improved.

Father Zurbonsen Father A. Zurbonsen St. Mary's Catholic Church South Cuba

Park Electrocution Threat Darkens Colored Picnic Night

A Quincy park leased by the Silver Leaf club for a colored picnic was plunged into darkness when street railway workers cut power to the figure eight ride and park lights at 10 PM. Mrs. Baldwin, park owner, and manager Henry Geschwindner pursued action while workers and riders were safely lowered from the incline. An inspector later confirmed an employee cut the wires, endangering a dozen people during the late hours of the outing.

Thomas Baldwin Quincy Street Railway Snyder Baldwin Park Street Railway Company Whig Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company Silver Leaf Club Baldwin Mrs. Baldwin Henry Geschwindner Harry Wambles Quincy

Pribble and Holeman Wed In Ursa Perry Nuptials

George E Pribble of Ursa and Miss Opal Holeman of Perry united in marriage in a 3 PM ceremony yesterday at the bride’s home 922 North Tenth Street Rev N M Riggs officiated. The couple’s many friends will wish them happiness. Witnesses included Miss Pearl Holeman and Miss Emma Steinbracher.

George E. Pribble Ursa Opal Holeman Perry North Tenth. Street Pearl, Holeman Emma’ Steinbracher

Quincyans In Mb Sterling Visit Quincy Figures

Miss Emma Glines of Quincy visited her father J M Glines after arriving Saturday night. Mr and Mrs John Shaffer of Quincy visited their son E Shaffer and daughter Mrs J H Brady on Monday night. Miss Alma Clark, guest of Aunt Lyde Clark and Miss Mary Turner, returned to Quincy Monday morning.

Democrat Emma Glines Quincy J. M. Glines John Shaffer E. Shaffer J. H. Brady Alma Clark Lyde Clark Mary Turner

Mrs Rachel Hayes Dies At 63 In Quincy Home

Mrs Rachel Hayes a well known resident of Quincy died at her home 31814 North Fourth street after a yearlong illness from heart disease She was born June 4 1852 in Ohio and moved to Quincy young leaving two sisters Mrs F J Smith and Mrs William Seine a brother August Morford two grandsons Corrine Foltz and Carl Hudson surviving Two daughters preceded her in death Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Rachel Hayes North Fourth Street Ohio Quincy Gem City F. J. Smith William Seine

Real Estate Transfers In Quincy and Ellington Areas

Hugh Le and May Ernst transfer one-tenth in Lt 1 Blk 8 J C Cox add Quincy to George Ernst for 140 dollars. George J White to Ferre J Walker for Lots 3 and 4 Blk 23 La Prairie for 325 dollars. T C Poling trustee to Byron Moore for St 1 Blk 17 Walton Heights for 240 dollars. Tena and Richard Schone Margar ete Taute sell to Rudolph Taute Sr pt Blk 10 Farmers Home Place for 300 dollars. Anna Osterman sells to Marie Osterman pt It 11 Golden for 1,000 dollars. Anna Osterman to Emhe Osterman pt NW 6 in SW for 8,562.50. Anna Osterman to Herman Osterman pt NW 6 in JW for 10,000 dollars. T C Poling trustee to Otto and Albert Bergmann Lots 9 and 6 Otis sub Ellington for 330 dollars.

Hugh le May M. . Ernst George Ernst J. C. Cox Quincy George J. White Ferre J. Walker la Prairie T.C. Poling Byron Moore Walton Heights Tena Richard Schone Margarete Taute Farmers’ Home Place Anna Osterman Marie J. Osterman Golden Ehme J. Osterman Herman J. Osterman C.poling Otto and Albert Bergmann Otis Ellington

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers

Beware of ointments for catarrh that contain mercury. Such articles damage smell and the system through mucous surfaces. They should be used only on prescriptions from reputable physicians. Trall's Catarrh Cure from Peg Cheney Co claims mercury content but is touted as non mercury internally.

Trall Peg, Cheney & Co Poledo Teleda Ohio J. Cheney & Co Hall

Mrs Wettengs of Macombe Visits with Daughter

Mrs. J C Wettengs of Macombe is here to visit with her daughter, Mrs. James Anders.

J.C. Wettengs of Macombe James Anders

Mendon Area Picnic Plans and Local Notices

Local notice roundup covers Mendon area picnic plans on August 18 and 19, with excursions to Hannibal, riverboat trips, and church events. Also reported are county printing contract filing, flood damage inspections, engagements, upcoming weddings, and social notices from St. Mary parochial school and area churches.

Hannibal TriState Mutual Insurance: Association Mendon

Turn at Coatsburg for Brown County fair travel

State's Attorney Fred G Wolfe urged drivers near Coatsburg to bypass the usual route to the Brown County fair. He advised turning south half a mile after Fowler, then east to the first road and north to the main highway, avoiding the railroad crossing.

Fred G.wolfe Coatsburg Brown County Fowler

Quincyans Face Pay Change for State Fair Ticket Jobs

Oscar Arntzen, chairman of the board of supervisors, announced a change in compensation for Quincyans who sell and collect tickets at the state fair. Past workers earned 3 dollars per day with railroad fare paid. this year the rate drops to 2 dollars per day with no railroad expenses covered by the State Fair Association.

Oscar Arntzen Board of ‘Supervisors State Fair Association

Jordon Children Up A Saturday Hearing On Dependency

County court heard testimony about five children of John Torden kept in neglect and squalor at Woodland Home. The man was found guilty of contributing to their dependency, with final decision and a hearing scheduled for Saturday morning. Nurses and local officials testified about the conditions observed.

Seiten John’ Torden Carl Hofmeister

Fabius Drainage Board Postpones Pump Station Award

Quincy's Pulse Contract not let as Fabius river drainage district directors pause to study bids. The district, spanning about 15 000 acres across from Quincy and adjoining Marion county, contemplates using electric or steam driven pumping engines and aims to decide soon.

Fabius River Hotel Newcomb Quincy Marion County Fabius

Three Suits Filed in Circuit Clerk Office

Three suits were filed in the office of Circuit Clerk Erde- Beatty yesterday. One is a foreclosure suit Frederick Frnke vs. George Kendall et al on property in Abe for the collection of a note for 200. Another is Simmons Hardware Co. vs. Walter Eyman et al of Law Prairie for the collection of 50, part of which is for merchandise. The third is John C. Deventer vs. Walter T. Eyman et al for 100 including notes merchandise costs and attorney fees.

Erde- Beatty Frederick Frnke George Kendall Abe Simmons Hardware Co Walter IT. Eyman Law Prairie John. C. Deventer Walter T., Eyman

Two More Elks Admit at Quincy Lodge Meeting

Quincy lodge B P O E admitted two new members at last night’s session followed by a social. Elks Home transfer of the lot was reported with progress noted though building plans remain undrawn. the matter is considered a matter of time.

Quincy Lodge Elks

Home From Chicago Promotes Quincy's Loyalty

J A Franklin and J G Briggs return from a Chicago business trip after attending a banquet at the LaSalle Hotel hosted by Cudahy Packing Co. They praise Quincy as a thriving city and credit local loyalty for their success, noting Franklin as a manager and Briggs as a longtime Cudahy salesman in Quincy.

Chicago J. A. Franklin J. G. Briggs LaSalle Hotel Cudahy Packing Co Mr. Franklin Mr. Briggs Cudahy Co Quincy

New Member Admitted at Camp Dewey United Spanish War Veterans

One new member was admitted at the meeting of Camp Dewey No. 72 United Spanish War Veterans Tuesday evening.

Dewey United Spanish War Veterans

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