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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

7

Local and Social News From Canton Area

Suburban News reports Florence Cramer and son Frank visiting Florida and returning, Miss Mary McGee breaking her wrist and recovering after surgical care, Rev J E Speer delivering strong sermons at Park M E church, Wilbur Denniston visiting from Kirksville osteopathy school, and plans for his wife to join for a week. Community births, marriages, travels, and visits unfold as residents attend events and entertainments. The Gem theater plans a play Those Dreadful Twins, with local talent. Emma Hall and Wm Larue wed, and depart for Colorado Springs then Fresno. Others host or visit relatives, with extensive regional ties including Canton, Fresno, Davenport, Summitsville, LaBelle, and Chicago.

Florence Cramer Frank Flordland Mary McGee Wm. Roberts J. E. Speer Park M E Wilbur Denniston School of Osteopathy of Kirksville Oldham Canton Cecil Bragg Messrs Wm. Larue Bee Darrett Fresno Cal Roy Dance Clyde Nicily Hannibal Nicilys Nicily Prof Osgood Temon Little Son Davenport W. E. Bragg Theo Etinne St. Louis Etienne T. W. Ammerman E. Foos Emma Hall Wm Larue Llewellyn LaBelle Hall Mr. Larue Hodge Larue California Colorado Springs

Carringtons and Notables Visit Area Residents

CARTHAGE ILL residents note a stream of visitors and guests including Dr and Mrs If O Carrington of New York City staying with Judge and Mrs J A Baird Miss Lydie Madden visiting in Chicago Edward Martin of Michigan State University visiting home Rev and Mrs Morgan Webb of Camden Ind on vacation with her father Wesley Lane Judge J J McHatten of Butte Mont visiting aunt Mrs Elizabeth Welch Mr and Mrs A J Whalen visiting relatives in Sheffield and Anawan Niel Harper visiting Pittsfield Miss Martha Short of Enid Okla visiting Mrs B M Merum Mrs J J Welch and daughters visiting Chicago Ruth Ferris visiting Edna Henning in Sheffield JBL Gee Bridgeman and Curtis of Chicago visiting brother Charles Mr and Mrs O M Bickerson Winona Minn visiting her parents Mr and Mrs N E Simmons Mrs Andrew Moore visiting sister Mrs A J Johnson in Olewein Town Mr and Mrs Chas Fulton visiting at the Ely Gerard home in Chicago Mrs Ethel Lovitt attending Spirella scholar action in Omaha Neb Mrs Georg Fitagerat and son James visiting relatives Win A Kirkpatrick and J F Kirkpatrick Miss Esther Carlson visiting Chicago Judge O E Mack returning from Battle Creek Mich Miss Julia Brady of Grand Forks N D guest of cousin Mrs Anna Jackson Mrs Gland Runyon and children visiting Roy Runyon Miss Nora Shiveley of Alio polis Tl stenographer for Wm B Rises in Springfield spending weeks Mrs T O McKay and children visiting Mrs Chas Gris-

O. Carrington New York City JA. Baird Lydie Madden Chicago Edward ‘Martin Michigan State University Morgan, Webb Camden Ind J. J. McHatten Butte, Mont Elizabeth Welch A. J. Whalen Sheffield Anawan Niel Harper Pittsfield Martha Short Enid Okla B. M. Merum J. J. Welch Ruth‘Ferris Edna Henning JBL Battle Creek Mich Julia Brady Grand Tork N. D Anna Jackson Gland, Runyon Livingsteat Roy Runyon Nora Shiveley Aliopolis Wm. B. Rises Springfield T. O. McKay Chas, Gris

Local names gather for visits and town events

Mrs Lewis Tyrer and children called on Mrs John Redman Monday afternoon. Miss Iva Brown returned home Saturday after visiting relatives in Galesburg and Hull. Mrs Mabel Short of Kinderhook visited Mrs Effie Glascock Monday night and Tuesday. Andrew Tyler of Colorado is here visiting relatives and friends. Jo Pierson went to Quincy Tuesday to share his ears treated. He reports the operation painful but successful as he can hear as well as ever. Fred Foster of Plainville hauling lumber from Hull for new bridge near Luther Rice's. Miss Mildred Rice returned Monday from Payson. Walter Graham and Sadie Quiney attended the Griggsville fair Thursday. Mrs Margaret Druce called on Mrs Alice Moore Saturday afternoon. The Tra Tyler property east of town was sold Saturday. Will Tyler bought the old homestead. Hart Hall and family moved Tuesday to Ella Lyle farm. Unclear who will occupy the vacated house. Miss Myra Rice visited Carrie Redman Sunday. Dr House is on the sick list. James Beam of Plainville was in town Monday. Mr and Mrs Joe Brown called on his brother John and family Sunday evening. Miss Mildred Rice visited Effie Glascock Monday and Mrs Mabel Short. Mrs John Brown and son Walter visited daughter Mary Kennedy of Liberty Wednesday. Frank Dearen went to Kinderhook Wednesday for a load of flour for A Flick. Everett Brown of Hull visited his parents Saturday and Sunday, returning Monday morning. Miss Hazel Moore helping Mrs Polly Holman cook for threshers this week. Mr and Mrs Trim Hull of Plainville visited his father Sunday. Mr and Mrs P H Kistner attended services in Fairview last Sunday.

Lewis Tyrer John Redman Iva Brown Galesburg Hull Mabel ‘Short Kinderhook Effie Glascock Andrew Tyler Colorado Jo ‘Pierson Quincy Fred Foster Plainville Luther Rice Milred Rice Payson Walter Graham Sadie Quiney Griggsville Margaret Druce Alice Moore Tra Tyler Will ‘Tyler Hart Hall Ella Lyle Myra, Rice Carrie Redman House James Beam Joe Brown John Mildred Rice Effie Glascock Mabel Short John Brown Walter Hazel. Moore Polly Holman Trim Hull P. H.kistner Fairview

Hay fever and asthma relief promoted in summer notice

Sickness common in summer attributed to spoiled air and dust. Hay fever and asthma sufferers urged to seek higher places or sea air. Feley's Honey and Tar Compound claimed to soothe inflamed bronchial tubes and aid sleep, with Miller & Arthur Drug Co. as distributors.

Feley Miller, &. Arthur, Drug Co

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Tragic Dog Loss

Mrs Charles Disselhurst and daughter Mrs Drake visited Mr and Mrs William Schlipman near Ursa. Anna Granger and son from Quincy spent a day with sister Mrs Frank Obnemus. Theo Berrian lost a collie dog that showed hygrophobia and was killed. Helen Coleman of Quincy stayed with grandfather Geo Obpars and Mrs M E Callendina and son 60.

Charles Disselhurst Drake William Schlipman Ursa Anna Granger Quincy Frank Obnemus Theo Berrian Helen Coleman Geo. Ob

Visits and family notices from Alton and Rock Island

Callendine of Alton and kin visit Mrs. Callendine’s sister Mrs. A Sapp. A C Kremler of Allerton Iowa spends a few days with I N Wright. B Morrison relieves R C Cowperthwaite, third trick operator. Mrs Cowperthwaite works at St Augustine. Everett Keemle and Phae with father A C Keemie spend days with their grandmother Mrs Keemie in Rock Island.

Mrs. Keemie Rock Island

Adams III J N Spicer Returns Home From Visit

Local notes record residents and visitors from Adams county and nearby towns. Adams III J N Spicer returns home from a visit, many neighbors including Boyers, Uhland, Page, Gardner, Elliott, and Proctor travel or call, with weather and road conditions delaying farmers stacking wheat and risking losses.

Local News Briefs From Doddsville Ill And Nearby

Miss Vivian O Wilson and parents Mr and Mrs I R Wilson attended the Macomb fair last Wednesday. Pink Carey and George Arnold were business callers in Rushville Saturday. Elmer Cox visited with his grandmother Mrs William Stone from Wednesday to Sunday. William Wilson visited his brother Ray Wilson and wife near Ua Prairie last week. Miss Nancy Stone visited her sister Mrs Albert Cox last Wednesday. William Hite and wife were Macomb visitors Tuesday. Frank Hillyer and wife visited Sunday with his brother Henry Hillyer and wife.

Doddsville Ill Vivian O Wilson Sterling I. R. Wilson Guss Wells Pink Carey George Arnold Rushville Elmer. Cox William Stone William Wilson Ray, Wilson Ua Prairie Nancy Stone Albert Cox William Hite Macomb Frank Hillyer Henry

Adams county sets murder case record for September term

State's Attorney Wolfe's table spread four murder cases to be heard in the September circuit court. Albert Steinbrecher is indicted. Mary Wielege Alfred Sutter and Isaac Buckner await grand jury action. Since 1913 Wolfe and Wagner prosecuted nine murders, Pfanschmidt counted as three trials.

Circuit Court Wolfe Adams County Aady Albert Steinbrecher Grand Mary Wielege Alfred Sutter Isaac Buckner Wagner Pfanschmidt

The Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad Claims Broad Benefits

An old advertisement touts The Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, promising relief for irregularities, bladder issues, and rheumatism. It asserts quick, reliable cures and offers testimonials, with mail order and local druggist sales from Dr. 13 W. Hall of St. Louis, Missouri.

Texas Thie W. Hall Oliye Street St. Louis

Car owners plan Mt Sterling trip for Brown county fair

A convoy of seven to ten five and seven passenger cars will depart from the Chamber of Commerce building at Fifth and Jersey for Mt Sterling and Quincy day at the Brown County Fair. Secretary Perry reported road conditions are generally good despite recent rains.

Chamber of Commerce Jersey Mt. Sterling Quincy Brown County Fair Perry George Levi William Schwindeler Edward Gillespie Alphonse. Snyder Paloma Camp Foint Clayton Timewell Camp ‘Point Coatsburg Chamber of Commierce Bulding

Age and Youth Answer Summons

Plainville Vermont born Mrs Julie A Hibbard died at 4 am aged 17 after a brief illness. She was born in 1828, married Barnes Hibbard in 1846, and resided on the same Plainville farm near the Baptist church where she was a member and mother.

Plainville Julie A. Hibbard Vermont Barnes ‘Hibbard The Baptist Church

Police Set New Pay Scale for Special Police Duty

A Plainville city meeting of the Police Relief Association adopted a new schedule of rates for special police work. The plan raises pay for duties at public dances picnics weddings private clubs and parties with two officers required at dances and picnics. An infant dies in Plainville as several Hibbards are named among the deceased.

Police Relief Association

Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases

A vintage advertisement claims 8.8.8. is a purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic that treats skin eruptions and diseases by cleansing impure blood. It urges readers to take 8.8.8. for pimples and chronic conditions, noting its discovery fifty years earlier and offering expert advice from S. S. Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga

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