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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
3
City records show 59 deaths and 41 births in Quincy for July. Riverside township added eight deaths and one birth. Health Commissioner W T Gross presented the figures at the board of health meeting, noting quarantine statuses and ongoing garbage collection discussions.
Bennie Maurn d was wounded in the right foot when Luc Murray, who was on bond, shot him in Lucien Murray's revte on Sixth Street between Has and 9 Vermont streets. The late afternoon incident followed a dispute, with Murray fired deliberately without immediate provocation.
A brief note from Princess Today mentions Wile Lucien claiming the item appeared in a GIF labeled d2, though details are scarce. The fragmentary line hints at a visual post or message circulating online without further context or confirmation.
Lucien Murray claims Bennie Murray threatened him with a knife after being ordered from a pool room. He says he fired at Bennie’s feet to disable but not injure. Police reported a shouting incident. both men were arrested and bonded, with Bennie near the courthouse yard and Lucien exiting the Duncan hotel.
A short note states that Murray and the other individuals are said not to be related. No further details are provided about connections or reasons for the assertion.
In county court on Wednesday the will of Miss Anna Durholt was offered for probate. Bequests include 100 dollars to St Boniface church for masses 50 pounds to St Mary's hospital 25 dollars to the perpetual cemetery fund of Quincy 1000 dollars life policy to her mother Mary Durholt and the remainder divided among Carl Durholt Frances Michael and Eva Koch in shares one two and three respectively Henry Michael named executor.
Mr Lola Price filed in circuit court for separate maintenance against her husband Thomas R Price. A partition suit between the same parties began Tuesday. The separate maintenance bill was withdrawn. Cruelty alleged as grounds. An injunction seeks to stop disposals of holdings and custody of children. The Prices, married about 20 years, are Keene township residents. Henry Kaver filed in district court to recover 150 from Ansen J Wirebaugh for an automobile purchase in June. The car allegedly was misrepresented as working. buyer paid 150 and extra 10 in costs. Defendant now in Dallas Texas. The bill alleges...
NORSEMEN in Tepsey, Angl? Nor. Wednesday arrests the Dancy and Axel Larsen for explosion complicity. Authorities describe four letters and a drawer found amid a government discovery. A German cruiser internment report notes arrests of Barnes and another man, with court dates to follow. Sloan's Liniment ad claims relief for rheumatic neuralgic pain and back soreness.
The page notes sale tags at Kalbach Schroeder Co with ribbons priced 19c and 13c. It mentions residents like Mr. and Mrs. Ray Guyden visiting Terre Haute for ten days, workers at Quincy Laundry, a mail and telegraph office staff change, illness at Murray Snyder’s home, and multiple local happenings. It reads as a collage of personals, shop ads, and brief notices from Decatur area business and residents.
Pittsfield Illinois area notes celebrate Mrs Marilla Youngs sixth birthday and discuss plans for the future as families visit and travel. Fannie Godwin visits Mary Haskins while Edna Hull hosts a gathering for Josephine McGregor. Local events cover fair openings Griggsville visits and travel plans. Ken Griffish captains and students prepare for college while townsfolk share news of health travel and schooling.
The Misses Cantrell of Plainville visit their aunt and uncle the Berriers. Mrs J F Voorhus of Quincy visits Julia Sapp. Larkin Crouch and son of Galesburg spend the weekend with the Crouch family. Lawrence Gray, second trick operator, works in Augusta for a few days. L C Duncan of Knoxville resumes as third trick operator after surgery. The Seckmans, newlyweds, visit Mrs Sterling and nearby towns before returning home. Mrs Fred Mittleberge of Fowler visits Eubanks on Wednesday.
Rey and Mrs Ruderick of Orton AL visit relatives here. Mrs William East underwent cancer surgery at St Marys hospital de Quincy. M G Spraiue and family plan an extended visit with relatives in Town. John Hogan and family drove to Pittsfield on Monday. Mrs Hubert Ware and family returned from St Louis on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Dowd of Chatseworth are visiting Mrs William J st poy cares Scott Walker and wife are visiting relatives in this vicinity Ollie Towe returned from St Louis Monday Gray Brothen plans to move to Montana Mrs Mabel BfeCarrel and son Donald returned Monday from an extended visit with relatives in Ohio Born to Mr and Mrs George Reidle a son The Baptist Sunday school held a picnic at the club house Wednesday.
Rain on the 6th benefitted corn and general harvests. July shipments rose by 90 cars from last year. Local residents, including the McAllisters and Mrs Mitchell, planned visits to Iowa. Flinns visited Quin cy, Stewart visited Galesburg, Mullen to Galesburg. Many will attend Galesburg races. Wheat and oats yielded 16 to 25 bushels per acre.
Washington August 10 relief spread after the mediation board accepted its services to avert a railroad walkout by 490000 employees. Officials say the president will use all authority to force a settlement as the board has in prior cases, and President Wilson expects no strike this time.
Suffragists at the National Woman's Party conference in Colorado unfurled a purple white and gold cuffraze banner atop Pike's Peak. National Chairman Miss Anne Martin of Nevada dedicated the banner. organizer Miss Doris Stevens of Nebraska arrived, and Miss Alice Paul of New Jersey was expected.
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