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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1915

Page

10

Suburban News Notes and Local Visits This Week

Ews from Golden and nearby towns recount visits by Ralph Floreth of Jacksonville Miss Anna Cranston of Quincy and other relatives. A fifteenth birthday surprise party was held at Estes Hogsett home with Sunday school class and Miss Thomas. Various residents travel to Troy Kan St Joseph Mo Alvira Ia and Mendon for visits and weddings.

Ralph Floreth Jacksonville Anna ‘Cranston Quincy Anderson Wallacean Estes Hogsett Thomas Hogsett Estes Anna ‘Worman Troy Kan St. Joseph Forest, Beer Freeman Selby Whitmyer Alvira Clifford Worman Mendon Rollin, Worman Rev. Reed

Glass of Salts If Your Kidneys Hurt

An old remedy claims meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys. Consume four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast to flush acids and wastes, easing dull kidney pain, nocturnal urination, and bladder irritation. Jad Salts, a lithia drink, is described as inexpensive and harmless for cleansing sluggish kidneys.

Mexican raiders scattered after Hidalgo county clash

In Hidalgo county near Mercedes Texas three Mexicans were killed today and twenty two saddle horses seized as bands of raiders scattered. Federal and state officials confirmed three bandits killed with details withheld noting quiet conditions in Cameron Star and Hidalgo counties aside from the engagement.

Brownsville Tex Mercedes Hidalgo County Texas Cameron Star Hidalgo Counties

Detention of the Petro lite by British authorities

The Petrolite oil steamer was detained by British authorities after being transferred from German to American registry following the wartime outbreak. The notice was received at the state department via the American embassy in London.

Washington State Department London

Local Social Notes from La Prairie and Nearby

Emery Lancaster of Quincy spent Saturday evening with his sister Mrs Will Herren Blanche Dutton continues to improve and enjoys short car rides Mr Kesting of Clayton visited his son Fred and family Carl White wife and daughter had Sunday dinner with the Musicks Several attended township Sunday school convention at Ein Grove Mrs Nancy Hinson of Hannibal visiting with John Dutton Grace Cromwell was guest of Sarah Reynolds Ray Wilson and wife visited Robert Walker family Mrs Edna Jansen and son of Quincy staying with sister Mrs Q W Alexander Mrs Carl White and Mrs Fred Kesting shopped in Augusta Master Jack Chatton of Quincy visiting cousin Lowell Cromwell Mrs Minnie Bruns helping with household duties spent Sunday near Golden

Ein ‘Grove Nancy Hinson Hannibal John, Dutton Grace Cromwell Sarah ‘Reynolds Carl White Fred Kesting Augusta Jack Chatton Quincy Lowell Cromwell Minnie Bruns John ‘Dutton Golden

Local notes from Shenandoah and surrounding area

Hardin Scott of Shenandoah and his party visited overnight with his brother William and Nellie, his daughter-in-law. Dickison, once employed in Galesburg, is now at home with her mother. Camp Bennell lost the end of a finger at the threshing machine. Farmers work includes cutting grain and stacking hay as sunshine blesses ten days. Rev. Wiggle and wife visited White Flock. Fred Walton attended the 25th anniversary of Fred and Mrs. Harnest with sixty guests. Mrs. Junk of Bowen visited Perry Scott’s over Sunday. The six-day chautauqua closed successfully. Bible schools held a union service with 183 attending and $5.74 collected. Miss Hattie Clark of Garden Grove is visiting her parents. Miss Theresa Wiggle spends vacation with Vivian Wiggle. Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie Lave moved into J. W. Scott’s cottage on Main Street. he relocated from near Springfield and once served as Wa bash agent. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Worth visit relatives in Leroy and plan to return locally. Miss Myrtle Ewing entertained her

Hardin Scott Shenandoah William Nellie Dickison Galesburg Camp Bennell Evan .Wiggle White Flock Wiggle Congregational Church Fred. Walton Fred Harnest Junk of Bowen Perry Scott Hattie Clark Garden Grove Willis Clark Theresa Wiggle Vivan Wiggle Ritchie Lave Main Street J. W. Scott Ritchie Springfield Geo. Worth Leroy

Dr James Headache Powders Offer Fast Relief

Advert suggests Dr James Headache Powders stop headache and neuralgia quickly for 10 cents a package. Claims world’s quickest relief and widespread use by men and women seeking relief from pain and distress.

James

Woman With the Serpent's Tongue Engaged

Miss Violet Asquith daughter of the British premier announces her engagement to Maurice Bonham Carter secretary to her father. The poem The Woman With the Serpent's Tongue linked Violet and her stepdaughter as a composite portrait, with Violet described as the family voice.

Violet Asquith Great Britain Maurice. Bonham Carter William Watson London

Obituary of Roy Wm Coppis

Roy Wm Coppis son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Coppis was born May 3 1892 in Olono Illinois and died Aug 6 1915 in Cookuk at 23 years 3 months 5 days. He moved to Denver from Olono six years ago and suffered an ulcerated liver leading to death after surgery at St Josephs hospital Keotuk. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm Sunday conducted by Rev Evan Wiggle Congregational church with burial at Graham Cemetery. He is survived by his mother father and five sisters Mrs Ollie Brown Nettie Ida Burnell Birdie and Grace.

Smith Dicki Roy Daniel Coppis Olono Cookuk Denver St. Joseph's Hospital Keotuk Evan Wiggle Congregational Church Graham Cemetery Ollie Brown Ivesdale Nettie Champaign Ida Burnell Birdie Gracé

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Widespread Ailments

An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as healing for wounds and skin ailments from cuts and bruises to eczema and pimples. It warns infections from minor injuries can be dangerous and urges readers to obtain the original 2 ounce box from their druggist.

Local Notes From Hull and Nearby Areas

Hull residents report activity in town with visits from Arenguille and Quincy. John James, ex-sheriff, becomes deputy game warden, while Henry Reidel and Ellis Franks follow Grand circuit races. Apple packing begins. several residents relocate or visit neighboring towns. Hages defeat Hull Sunday in a local game.

Hull Ill F. W. Hackman Arenguille John Quincy Jefferson Bable D. W. Bridge Evelyne Sperry Papson L. H. Kenady Hannibal John James Pike County Henry Reidel Ellis Franks Russell Boy J. B. Kenndy Knox City Hartseck John Hogin Cary Chas. Williams Sam Bridge Quincey Jennie Farnsworth de Land, Ill Hages

Local Notes From La Prairie Illinois And Nearby

Miss Sade Poling returns from Greensburg Indiana visit with sister. Mrs Ed Covert called in Golden yesterday. Mrs Ed Carlin ill. Mrs Carl Miller of Golden visited her mother Mrs Kimball yesterday.

Sade Poling Greensburg Ind Ed. Covert Golden Ed. Carlin Carl Miller Kimball

Notice to heirs on probate of Albert Ette will

In Adams County County Court a probate proceeding is set for August 25 1915 to admit the last will and testament of Albert Ette deceased. Heirs and interested parties Pauline Ette Annie Peckermeyer Lizzie Schakelford Clara Seger Theresa Ette Otto Ette and Albert Ette are notified to appear. Quincy Illinois August 38nd 1915 W J Smith County Clerk J C Whitefield Deputy Frank J Penick Attorney.

Adams Albert Etts Pauline Ette Annie Peckermeyer Lizzie Schakelford Clara Seger Theresia Ette Otto Ette Albert Ette Quincy Illinois

Local Residents Attend Convention and Society News

Miss Leta Carin attended the Clayton convention yesterday. Mrs. Anna Gronewald and friends from Macomb Ti are visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ross and daughter spent Sunday in Littleton, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White attended Mrs. Nancy Baker's funeral. Several locals attended the Elm Grove convention. Mr. Ben Kimball and Grace Pettijohn were married yesterday at the parents' home.

Leta Carin Clayton Anna’ Gronewald Macomb, ' Ti Fred Ross

India torpedoed and sunk by German submarine

An official communique states the British auxiliary cruiser India was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea while on patrol in August. The loss includes twenty two officers and one hundred nineteen men.

London India North Sea

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

Advertises Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women and bladder problems in children. Claims a two month treatment for $1.00 and promises testimonials from users. Sold by druggists or mail order from Dry W Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St Louis Missouri.

Texas Wonder W. Hall St Louis Druggista

Executor's Sale of Real Estate in Adams County Illinois

Notice and summons in Adams County Illinois court on petition by John J Meints as administrator of Cobus Franzen estate to sell described real estate to pay debts. An August term order sets sale of Quincy properties by Harry J Mulligan executor with deed upon court approval.

Illinois Adams Said County John. J. Meints, Jr Cobus Franzen Trisey Franzen Fred ‘B. Franzen Arm Margaret Block Catherine Miller Ida Ostendorf Cobus Adams County Court House Quincy A. D Harm Franzen Cobus Martens Bertha Martens John Martens Harry J. Mulligan Henry €. Mulligan Della Young Frank W Buckley John .Enoch Harry Ilinois John Wood County of State of Willard Keyes Henry C. Mulligan Julia E. Mulligan Henry G Mulligan Govert& Lancaster

India Torpedoed Off Norwegian Coast. 80 Crew Saved

A Berlin dispatch reported the vessel India torpedoed off the Norwegian coast. Eighty crew members were saved by the Swedish steamer Goesteland as the ship entered Restfjord north of Bodø. The news arrived by wireless at Syracuse.

Berlin Syracuse Goesteland Bodge Restfjord

Six Meet Death in Baltimore and Ohio Wreck

Six people were killed and more than twenty injured when a heavy freight train crashed into a special Knights of Pythias excursion car near Orient Ohio, 140 miles south of Columbus, during a downpour. The rear coach was hurled into fragments as relief teams evacuated the injured and four party members died at once. Two more died later in Columbus hospitals.

Columbus Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Knights Pythias Lodge Mount Sterling Ohio Cedar Point Orient

TIZ Brings Easy Feet to Rest After Long Day

A vintage ad extols TIZ to ease sore tired feet. It promises relief from burns, corns, blisters and heat, claiming acids and poison are drawn out. The copy touts immediate comfort, happiness, and “foot torture” ending for only a quarter at druggists or department stores.

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