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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

2

Mrs Rachel Pearce Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs Rachel H Pearce of 352 South Sixteenth Street died at 6 25 PM Monday after a long illness. Born August 19 1853 in Adams County she would have been 68 next birthday. She lived in Quincy eight years, previously Camp Point, and was a devout member of Vermont Street Methodist Church. Survived by four sisters Miss Elizabeth Henry and others and two brothers J W and Col Henry. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Rachel H. Pearce South Sixteenth Street Mayo Institute Rochester Mian Duincy Pearce Henry Adams County Thomas D. Pearce Gilmer Township Quincey Camp Point Vermont Street Methodist Church Quincy

Joe Williams Dies in Wood Alabama Bridge Work

Joseph Williams aged about 41 was instantly killed Sunday in Wood a suburb of Alton while employed as a carpenter with the bridge gang for the Burlington railroad. He leaves a daughter Mrs Jackson and a large family. Burial will be in Fowler. He previously drove the fire department ladder truck for ten years and was born in Fowler October 4 1875. His wife died six years ago and he leaves four sisters a brother a half brother and a niece. John G. Davidson died suddenly in

Joe Ams Joseph Joe") Williams Wood George Jackson Kentucky Street Williams The Alton William Geo. Jackson A. FP. Stormer Fowler Jackson Vivian Jackson Charlotte Wrath Maine Street Bridge Gang O. F. Robb Outney Willian Davenport Fresno Tex St. Louis F. B. Williams Oklahoma City Okla Thomas Haybrock Nettie Davis This City

Soldier Home Resident Dies of Heart Disease at 73

The Soldier Home resident, 73, died at 1 PM Monday from myocarditis after a recent heart ailment. He came from Danville with his wife, a Home resident, and planned to visit Danville later that day. He served in Civil War Company G, 125th Illinois infantry. Burial plans include a Danville funeral.

Danville Davidson 125Th Illinois Infantry Regiment

Funeral for Scott Daniels Held at A M E Church

Scott Daniels died at his home Sunday morning after a brief illness. Born February 3, 1843 in Prairieville Missouri he was 72. He worked at the Henry Dayton factory for years, wife died around 1891, survived by his mother sister and relatives in Missouri and Philadelphia. He was a member of the A M E church and longtime president of the Mutual Aid Society. Funeral services were held at 2 this afternoon at the A M E church.

Scott Daniels Henry Dayton Prairieville Lucinda Moore North Ninth Street Gertrude Moore Preston Moore Philadelphia A. M. TE. Church Mutual Aid Society vVeleck A. AM. FE

Funeral of Miss Lizzie Bachmann Held at St Jacobi

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in August Stermer's parlors and 3:00 at St Jacobi Lutheran Church led by Rev. G. D. Wamim. Services drew a large attendance with numerous floral offerings. Bearers were William Pieper, William Kinsmeyer, William Lepper, William Hoener, Fred Puester and August Schlueter. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery. Her brother F. Y W. Bachmann of Decatur attended.

Lizzie Bachmann August Stermer St Jacobi Lutheran Church G. D. Wamim William Pieper William Kinsmeyer William Lepper William Hoener Fred Puester August Schlueter Woodland Cemetery F. Y W. Bachmann Decatur

Funeral services for Mrs Rachel E Smith in Los Angeles

Funeral services for Mrs Rachel E Smith who died in Los Angeles were held at 2 pm Sunday in the home of her daughter Mrs J T Schaefer at 1022 Jefferson Street. Rev W M Gamble officiated. Bearers were John Beals Dave Ross J Hussong John Reth James Fitzgerald and Adam Weisenburger. Burial was in Woodland cemetery.

Rachel E Smith Los Angeles Cal J. T. Schaefer Jefferson Street W. M. Gamble the Good Shepherd Church John Beals Dave Ross J. Hussong John Reth James Fitzgerald Adam Weisenburger Woodland Cemetery

Funeral notices and deaths in Melrose and Quincy area

Funeral of Bernerd Grawe conducted at home and at St Anthony's church in Melrose township and Quincy burial in St Anthony's cemetery. Mrs W E Gillespie dies at 834 North Sixth Street with services at her home and Woodland cemetery burial. details include her birth, marriage, children, and family. Miss Louise Schaller, former Quincy resident, dies in Bartonville Illinois. services held at Herman Stormer undertaking. she lived in Marion county Missouri, moved to Ouiney then Bartonville. survived by a brother and several nieces and nephews.

Bernerd Grawe Melrose Township St Anthony's Church Father Albers Anton Hoehing Gus Aschmann Frank Altrogee Willtam Bockhold Patrick Schomarch Henry Bordewick St. Anthony's Church W. E. Gillespie North Sixth Street Woodland Cemetery Quincy Walker Gillespie First Christian Church Raymond Helen Edward Rev. Walker Denver Colo Avie Wickersham Estherville Spencer Edith Way Los Angeles Cal Louise Schaller Bartonville Tfl Herman Stormer I. W. Bingaman Luther Memorial Church William and Henry Berghoefer George Ed Dasbach Miss Schaller Marion County Palmyra Ouiney Columbus Geo FE. Schailer Des Moines

Tron Hand at Stillwell Dramatic Club

Stillwell residents enjoyed a local talent play by the Stillwell Dramatic Club Saturday evening. The performance titled The Tron Hand drew a warm reception with a listed cast including Olver Montford Carman Hobson Camby Sutherland Hannah Grace Sutherland Martha Weidmeyer Lizzie Marguerte Tackaon Hawkins Cecill Arthur Jack and Bella's brother Alex Turner. Music was provided by the Stillwell orchestra. A local quip notes a girl not telling her mother about a man's kiss attempt signals success.

Stillwell Silwell Dramatic Club Tron Olver Montford Carman Hobson TRE Celegies Ales Camby Sutherland Harmen Vandorn Dibbie Daisy Hobson Hannah Grace Sutherland Pear Aedit Face Martha Weidmeyer Lizzie Marguerte Tackaon Hawkins Cecill Arthur Jack Bella Alex Turner Muste Stillwell Orchestra

West Point Christian church picnic August 19

Indications from the program show the seventh annual Christian church picnic in West Point on Saturday August 19. A parade starts at 10 am with prizes for Sunday school numbers from outside West Point, plus prizes for best business display, comic, and decorated rig. Music by the Stillwell band. A noon chicken dinner and a 5 pm fish fry follow.

Christian Church West Point Stillwell

Program of Band Concert and Activities at Local Event

A program lists a morning band concert and welcome by Howard D.O. Rese L.L. with student musicians and Sunday school songs. An address by Hon. F. W. Hubbard of Quincy is at 2 15 p m, followed by Mendon versus Carthage baseball at 2 30 p m. Contests and activities close the day with rural games and entertainments.

Howard DO Resell F. W. Hubbard Quincy Mendon Carthage

Two Newborn Sons Reported in City Homes

Birth notices announce a son born to Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Pad at 323 North Eleventh Street on Saturday afternoon and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer at 710 South Thirteenth Street on Sunday afternoon.

B. W. Padget North Eleventh Street Alfred Meyer South Thirteenth Street

Crowd Fails to Follow Leader Despite Warned Go-Ahead

A seasoned figure urges action but anticipates little crowd support as plans move forward. The remark signals cautious leadership amid uncertain public backing and potential pushback from onlookers.

Flirt loses interest after man admits love

A flirtation often fades once the man admits he loves her. The dynamic shifts as the pursuer's initial interest wanes and the relationship's direction becomes uncertain.

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