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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1915

Page

7

Jitney Rule Earns 103 Vote to Table Ordinance

Quincy city council, after Alderman McNutt urged listening to the people, tabled the jitney ordinance by a 9 to 3 vote. He framed the move as democracy in action, noting evolving public sentiment and pending Indiana court cases that may affect the measure. Alderman Snyder voiced approval of council actions and stated his drivers would operate without hindrance.

McNutt Quincy Alderman McNutt Indiana Weisenburger Ebert Koehler Ross Hummert Bickhaus Boeing Bolles Bitter Genenbacher Owen Simmonds O'Brien Snyder AL Snyder

Foley Kidney Pills Aid Damaged Kidneys Warn Of Risks

Overworked or diseased kidneys cause fatigue, puffiness, backaches, and aches. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to restore kidney health, help eliminate uric acid and toxins, and prevent dangerous disease. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. advertises this remedy.

Foley Miller’ & Arthur Drug: Co

Local Pickups and Sales Parade Across town

A jumble of local items lists piano rentals from Weilers and Halbach-Schroeder Co specials on figured lawn kimonos and linen cloths. Notices cover a funeral at St John s Lutheran, a South Park baseball game led by Ashmann, and civic events including a Salem Evangelical lawn social and a St Anthonius picnic with Mrs Johnson visiting Augusta.

William J. Binkert Sterling Halbach-Schroeder Co Weilers Newcomb Jpr. Woodruff Broadway W. AM South Park South Siders Dick. Ashmann Eddie Schachtsick Ashman Aggregation Ashmann Snick Thumma Stucke Schachtsick Schrieber Halbach- Schroeder Co Vollbracht St. . John’s. Lutheran Church Woodland Cemetery Blue Ribbon Hampshire

Mulligan and Gatfish Shine at North Side Boat Club Picnic

North Side Boat Club held its seventeenth annual fish fry at Sherman Park across the river with Mulligan and catfish in abundance. Mayor W K Abbott, visiting Spokane, sent a congratulatory letter and would have joined the gathering if present. The day featured many contests including tank, shoe race, 100 yard dash, tug of war, egg race, cracker eating, fat men’s race, apple eating, and jumping, with numerous prizes. A large committee supported the event, ensuring a successful picnic with food, games, and community spirit.

W.K. Abbott Spokane Wash North Side Boat Club Sherman Park B. B Swamp Angels Henry Herlemann Missouri Gus Rischar August Witte Joe Zimmerman J. Schlottmann Joe Weis Willian Witte George Boucher W. Hughes C. Herlemann H. Krueger Power Hermann

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Promoted

Cautions readers about mercury containing catarrh remedies and urges only prescription use from reputable physicians. Announces Hall's Catarrh Cure by I. F. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claims no mercury, taken internally, with testimonials and price 75 cents. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall IF. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hal Ohio I. J. Cheney & Co

Wolcott Family Reunion Opens in Syracuse led by Sen. Wadsworth

The eleventh annual reunion of the Society of Descendants of Henry Wolcott began in Syracuse today and will run through Friday. Attendees come from Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan and other states. A leading feature is an address by U.S. Senator James Wolcott Wadsworth of New York.

Wolcott Syracuse N. Y Society of Descendants of Henry Wolcott Massachusetts Ohio Michigan United States James Wolcott Wadsworth New York

Insurance Men Gather for Life Underwriters Meeting

San Francisco hosts the National Association of Life Underwriters for its 26th annual gathering. President Hugh L. Miller opened the meeting, with sessions spanning three days to discuss a wide range of insurance issues.

San Francisco Cal National Association of Life Underwriters Hugh L. Miller

National Tourney of Archers Opens in Chicago

ChicagoAugust 9 archers from across the country gather in Washington Park for the National Archery Association tourney. Knights and ladies of the bow compete for the championship range medals and prizes. Cities represented include Pittsburgh Buffalo Cincinnati Kansas City and Boston.

Chicago Washington Park Knights and Ladies of the Bow National Archery. Association Pittsburgh Buffalo Cincinnati Kansas City Boston

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad

An old pharmacy advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup. It touts soothing relief from coughs and colds and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from their dealer and start using it at once.

Dr. Bell

Upsets Mark Rand Circuit at Grand Rapids Races

In Grand Rapids Michigan on August 9 favorites were swept in all three opening harness events. Miss Directed won the 2:14 trot Grand Rapids Railway stake $3000 as an outsider, with Mirthful a heavy favorite winning only one heat. Gen Todd captured the Matron stake for three year olds in straight heats, while Abdell M an outsider, won the 2:10 trot. Other starters included Lettie Lee and Guy Nella with time figures noted.

Grand Rapids Mich Miss Directed Lettig Lee Gen. Todd Miss Harris Adbull_ M Guy Nella Grand Rapids Railway Direct Well McDevitt Murphy Lettie Lee White Todd Temple Laramie Lad Saul Stake Todd Bec George Todd Reap Bmarhy Lizzie Brown Low Jennings Albaloma the Sombro Bell Grand Marshall

Quincy Moose Defeat Marblehead Grey Sox 6 to 1 on Sunday

The Quincy Moose beat Marblehead 6 to 1 as pitcher Heuer shone on the mound. Center fielder Koppe faced a potential incident but officials kept order after a contentious umpire call. Lineups included A Schwartz and P Schwartz for Quincy and Poor and Steilberg for Marblehead.

Quincy Moose Marblehead Grey Sox Heuer Quincy Pathways Koppe the Moose A. Schwartz Moecker Brocker Lumenstall Stockel Hermsmeier P. Schwartz Poppe Umbach Poor Steilberg Vihle Myer Wittland Robison Rankel Roan Hendricks

Injured Umpire Quigley Improves After Gas Explosion

Umpire E C Quigley, hurt when a gas stove exploded in the umpires quarters at the National League park, is resting easily and expected to return to the game in a week or ten days. He was unconscious after the blast and transported to West Side Hospital. Umpire Hank O Day rushed in, shut off the gas, restoring Quigley.

Chicago E. C. Quigley Quigley Hank O’day West Side Hospital

Ten Cent Baseball Inauguration In Chicago Federal League

Chicago August 9 President Duas If Weeghman of the Whicagon Federal League baseball club announced a ten cent admission price would be inaugurated August 22 when the local club returns to the ball park according to the arrangement 3 000 bleacher seats will be available at ten cents each 5 000 seats at fifty cents ciris 10 000 grand stand seats at 50.

Chicago Duas Weeghman Whicagon Federal League “Baseball Club To Baseball Al.icher Ciris

Sherer Close Behind Jacksons in League Hitting

J Phil Appel notes Three-I League up to August 2 shows only five .300 hitters amid strong pitching. Roy Sherer of Quincy posts a .316 average while Charley Jackson sits at .335, Rockford leads team batting and runs, with Davenport, Moline and Quincy following.

J. Phil Appel Roy Sherer Quincy Club Charley Jackson Sherer Koepping Graham Sox Howard Wakefield Rockford Davenport Moline Quincy Hill Dang, Castle, Sherer Kahl Quincy Speed Boys Jimmy Breen Jackson Wakefield Roy Wake Archie Hill Baxter Mulligan Koepping Are But Three Behind “Ziggy Otto Koepping Frank Dang AB. R N. TB BB. SO SH SB Pet Rockford Werner Es Dar Moline Wee Ewes Ey Quincy Arene THOL Qu Bloomington Eli Freeport Thee Wenn G. B.rh SH. SB Il Koepping Day Wanefield Rid Hoffman Peo Oy Sete Rae REA Ee Ten Eens White Mol SS. Greed Wes Lister Blo Peo Stutz Llolloway Dee Ja Jacobs Ton Wilkes McGill Morrison Wilson OTR Donica Schmandt Blo. Bith Hg Wary Biltz Daringer Peta Sect Os Piaiels Hillinger Ify Craig Duggan Anes Meyer Dav Ad Davis Delano Fr Walenes Selby Mol Natttal Gjele Bale Toe Falk Lucas Bossoloni R Berta Bloine Eee Quey Sullivan Fr.-Peo Wblg See Fr.-Peo Eee Ee Bromwich Dav Sone Bhp Stellbauer Peo Pe Il Ll Thomas O'Brien Davelefiele San Pettigrew Fountain Pea Gurtz Ira Pymatie Farrell Davy Jenkins Kirsch Aid Ence Ates Bias Munch Golvin Qey Ab Wintee Brieitige Castle, Qcy Carney, Mol Schoonover Ridie Bat Ruell Dec Justice Ir A Salant Stee Sil Lynach Dec Air Phates McCabe As LO Boelzle Keupper Cummings Hiebee

Seabright Lawn Club Hosts McLoughlin for Achelis Cup Start

Seabright N J Aug 9 Mau rice E McLoughlin Pacific coast tennis expert appeared today on the Seabright lawn tennis and cricket club turf in the Achelis cup quest. McLoughlin won his first contest, defeating J E Mahan of the West Side Tennis club 6-4 6-1. The former national champion showed a touch sluggish in action.

Seabright N. J Maurice E. McLoughlin McLough~lin J. E. Mahan West Side Tennis Club

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