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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1916

Page

6

Marion GO primary results show Democratic landslide

Complete official returns from Marion county Missouri show Democratic candidates sweeping the vote with 38871 for the party and Republicans far behind at 779. The tally lists votes for governor and other state offices, with diverse minor totals for third parties and several county offices. A fishing party outing near Palmyra and a traffic accident near the First National Bank are noted in local items.

Palmyra Marion County Court House Progressive Party Social Labor Party Socialist Party Prohibition Congress Missouri L. A. Martin James A. Reed Frederick D. Gardner John T. Barker John M. Atkinson Arthur N. Lindsey Cornelius Roach James A. Houchin William N. Painter Joseph T. Davis Ernest A. Green Supreme Court Charles B. Stark Archelaus M. Woodson Fred L. Williams Glendy B. Arnold St. Louis

Condemnation Beginnings for Illinois Centennial Building

Springfield Aug 5 condemnation proceedings were filed to acquire a plot south of the capitol for the Illinois centennial building. Attorney General Patrick J. Lucey led the action citing owners refusals to sell at real value. Ten property owners, including Rufus M. Potts, state superintendent of insurance, are named defendants.

Springfield Capitol Patrick J. Lucey Rufus M. Potts

Amusements Today: Pictures and Players at Local Theaters

A collage of screenings and stars with Amy of the Circus at Orpheum and Savoy Triangle features. Gems include Two reel Keystone and Princess Mary Pickford in Rags. Selig Tribune shows Rob's Love Affair with Madge Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in A Case of Eugenics. Quincy Broadway star Lis Hopkins and Charlie Chaplin also noted.

Broadway Sarah Nets Selig Tribune Bob Madge Kirby Sidney Drew Orpheum Amy Pictures Savoy Gem Keystone Mary Pickford Savaty Rob Quincy Lis Hopkins Charlie Chaplin

Mrs Eveland Praises Foley Kidney Pills for Kidney Trouble

Mrs G F Eveland of Duncan Mills Ti reports severe kidney trouble with inability to turn in bed. A neighbor’s recommendation led to using Foley Kidney Pills and she claims complete cure after three bottles. She urges their use for kidney issues and related pains. Miller and Artur Drug Co.

G. F. Eveland Duncan Mills Foley Eveland Miller and Artur Drug Co

Field Meet in Basco Aug 23-24

Ninth annual Basco field meet features horse races, baseball games and amusements on August 23 and 24. Kahoka band provides music as events on the half mile oval promise to be exciting and educational with prizes for pace and running races. Entries due by August 22 to A. M. Hartman, Basco, Ill.

Basco Kahoka A. M. Hartman

Sportettes Update on Stutz and Local Baseball Scoring

Milwaukee keeps Stutz on a season loan, not a return to Quincy. Davenport pitcher Carlson threw a one hitter against Rockford as the Mules move back to second place. Carlo of Chicago will report to Hannibal, having allowed no runs in 72 Chicago City League innings. Dave Black showed early punch but faded late, while Young’s headwork aided a win. Johnny Evers issues another sincere regret statement over the Smith incident. Big Boy Heizer chases the Distillers as Weizer shows form. another Davenport loss would drop the team from the cellar.

Carlo Chicago Hannibal Distillers Big Boy Heizer Weizer Davenport

Fortunate Hit Highlights Beck's Thursday Home Run

If fortune shines on us we can stand the heat. Beck connected on three balls with one intentional homer when bases were loaded, a moment vividly remembered from Thursday by fans and players.

Beck

Eastern net players win Forest Hills matches in five set classic

Eastern players swept four singles matches in Forest Hills New York as R Norris Williams beat William M Johnston in a five setter 3 6 6 3 8 6 4 6 9 7 George M Church defeated Clarence J Griffin 6 3 6 4 6 4 Watson M Washburn defaulted after long vigil at his wife s bedside Carl H Behr defeated Willis E Davis 6 0 6 3 6 1 6 1 Murray default controversy capped the day with Washburn exhausted and unable to continue after lengthy illness warning for heart dilation and fatigue

Forest Hills L. I William M. Johnston San Franciso R. Norris Williams Philadelphia George M. Church Princeton Clarence J. Griffin San Francisco Watson M. Washburn New York Robert L. Murray Carl H. Behr Willis E. Davis Williams-Johnston Williams R. L. Murray Murray Love Aganase Hin Robert D. Wrenn Tle

Clinton Defeats Ottumwa In Lopsided Baseball Victory

Clinton defeated Ottumwa 10 to 2 in a listless game on Friday. Clinton pitcher Gregory was hit hard at times while miscues aided the visitors. Miller slammed two home runs, a double and a single, leading Clinton’s offense as Ottumwa made multiple errors.

Clinton Ottumwa Towa Gregory Miller H.E. Clinton Watkins Brown Boelzle

Peter Pointer Wins at Peoria Great Western Meet

At Peoria great western meet closing Friday Peter Pointer captured first in the 2:18 pace. Baron Robinhood won both heats in the three year old trot, with Bintara close behind. Widower Peter won the 2:19 trot. Exall led the 2:09 trot with The Proof second and The Comet third. Best times listed for each event.

Peter Pointer Peoria Peoria Itil Baron Robinhood Bintara Peter Axworthy Peter By Brady Margaret Helm Paceie Betee Pointer Gelbert Patch Justice B Exall the Proof the Comet

Red View Rides to Third in Record Pace at Lalarpe

Red View owned by William Fields placed third in a free for all pace at Lalarpe Illinois yesterday afternoon. Billy M won, breaking the world half mile record with 1:00 flat, surpassing his own 1:01:13 set in Cleveland on July 4, 1914. The field faced top horses from minor circuits. the old mark was held by Minor Heir in Lexington September 17, 1910.

RED View William Fields Lalarpe Ill Billy M Cleveland Ohio Minor Heir Lexington

Evers issues statement on field altercation

Boston National League captain John Evers issued a formal statement expressing his sincerest regret over the incident yesterday afternoon. He was involved in an altercation with Third Baseman Smith of the home club and was ordered off the field by Umpire Byron.

Johnny Evers Smith Johnny Evers Boston John Evers National League Baseball Club Byron

Cedar Rapids blank Muscatine in season opener

Cedar Rapids defeated Muscatine 5 to 0 behind Berger masterful pitching as they opened the series Friday. Scoring highlights show Muscatine 6 0 0 0 0 0. Cedar Rapids 0 0 3 0 1 1. Batteries Flanagan Kinsey Hruska for Muscatine and Berger Byers for Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Muscatine Berger Muskies R.W.E. Muscatine Flanagan, Kinsey Hruska Byers

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad

A physician crafted remedy combines pine tar and honey to soothe irritation stop cough and kill cold germs. The ad claims summer coughs or colds are eased and promises a 25 cent bottle will convince buyers at druggists.

Dr. Bell Adv

Monroe City Chautauqua Opens August Twenty Second

Monroe City Missouri hosts the ninth annual Chautauqua August 22 to 27 in North Park under a waterproof tent. Strong attractions include the Symphony Orchestra and lectures by Dr Herbert L Willet of the University of Chicago and Dr Rolanda A Nichols who discovered and educated author Harold Bell Wright.

Monroe City University of Chicago Rolanda A. Nichols Llarold Bell Wright

Oakland Street Car Adds Second Conductor for Passenger Aid

Oakland Calif Aug 3 A street car company installed a second conductor on one car whose duties include answering questions helping women on and off amusing crying babies and being as useful as possible to travelers.

Oakland Calif

Mayor Abbott Suffering Blood Poisoning

Mayor W. K. Abbott was confined to bed on Friday with a leg infection suspected to be blood poisoning from a mosquito bite. The swelling on his calf worsened after a Sunday sting and doctors ordered rest as a serious case loomed.

W. K. Abbott Mgr. Abbott

When Visiting Strange Places

Travel advice warns of digestive upset from new water and food on trips. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle, reliable remedy that avoids nausea, offering relief from headaches, biliousness, bloating, sour stomach, and bad breath due to clogged bowels. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

Miller Arthur

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion GO David Biggs Roy County Sidney J. Roy Milton Andrew Romine Charles F. Carter Nat M. Shelton John A. Whiteside Robt McClintic E. L. Alford Judge Circuit Court Tenth District William T. Ragland H. Clay Heather J. D. Clark Judge County Court Western District Amos W. Durand LaFayette Hutcherson Richards Turner L. M. Anderson Roy Hamlin M. L. Farres J. Will Mefford Oney D. Bowen Thomas C. Lasley George W. Moore Charles E. Leggett Carl McPike Robt. I. Whitaker Henry Kiser John A. Miller John T. Feaster Roy P. Schwartz Walter S. Dickey J. Akins Nathan Frank Henry Lamm John E. Swanger Charles D. Morris Hugh McIndoe Roy F. Britton William O. Atkinson James J. Kyle Charles A. Hendricks William C. Askin J. E. Ford George H. Hackman William W. Wilder Julius F. Conrath Alford Pettit L. D. Thompson Alfred Vitt James H. Mason Conway Elder James M. Johnson Francis M. Hayward Robt L. Shatkelford S Robertson Edw. Wighee Tudee St Louis Court of Appeals Wm. Dee Recker Lambert E. Walther William Cramer Congredman Frank J. Bernhard Evan T. Cameron Wm. A. Diemer Fritz Mette E. P. Markels Surveynor Willis N. Snyder Frank G. Pier Charles H. Siebers Mason Township Chas. Dreyer Tudgve Amos Durand Lee Gibson Tack Johnson George Parker Lovejoy Clark V. O. Nicely Gene Gibson Mutch Schneider Cecil Wartlev Marksburt Henry Wermeyers Tydee Durand M. McDonald J. M. Mass First National Bank Merchants Hotel Moss Mr. McDonald William Jurgens Elizabeth Waltz Messrs Ed. Gentry Tohn Owens Oakwood George Tohnson Ascension Milwaukee Stutz Castle Carlson Rockford Dave Black Sherer Kuhn Farrell Trainer Tyree Young Twente Johnston Church Washburn Keokuk Sir Keokuk Lake Cooper Chautauqua Abbott Quincy National Bank Cea Fourth and Hampshire Sts Excelsior Stove & Mfg. CO Gus Scheipering State Streets Tel Comte Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Co
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