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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
4
A local push states tomorrow is the final day of the special campaign to repair and improve roads in Gilmer after heavy rains. Officials say work will focus on highways next week, restoring travel conditions and safety for residents.
County Highway Superintendent Boyer reports Mendon and Ellington townships making solid progress on road work despite rains. Weeds are cut, holes filled, hedges trimmed, and efforts aim to improve highways for the contest. Camp Point will be surveyed next as northern county towns receive visits to assess work completed.
Miss Harriet M. Bader daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bader 409 Cedar street married Henry Jost at 8 last evening in the home of the bride Rev Oliver Reed of the First Baptist church officiated The bride a native of the city has many friends The groom a native of Germany came to this country five years ago works as painter and decorator and is regarded as a worthy young man
An aged sales pitch promises cough relief by avoiding drafts exposure and sudden changes. It guarantees cure with Dr King’s New Discovery, claiming 45 years of use and money back if it fails, with a cheap bottle available from a druggist.
Willis Whitcomb transfers to Julius F Wit comb part northwest section 22 township 3 south range 7 west for 1000 dollars Viola Stallings and others transfer to William Leh brink lot 11 block 22 in Berrians Quincy for 1 dollar Christian Worth administratrix transfers to Dora P Worth lot 4 block 111 Wood's Quincy for 1300 dollars Osterholf transfers to Katherine Schiner 1 cent in Poling Cruttenden's Quincy for 1 dollar George and Amanda Schrang transfer to Elizabeth J Wenning lot 3 block 74 Wood's Quincy for 500 dollars George and Anna Bliven transfer to Frank J Penick part northwest 20 2s 7w for 125 dollars Poling trustee transfers to Hannah Thies lot 53 Poling Cruttenden's Quincey for 215 dollars Ella Osborn transfers to George E Stevens part southeast 25 lines hw for 2000 dollars.
London dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Magda of 1,063 tons gross was torpedoed last night by a German submarine. The captain and crew were landed today at Falmouth.
Local items mention Ross Hull a Clayton mail carrier visitor, tours by Meyer Wilms Co and Griggsville figures, corrections to an estate name, upcoming sales on nainsook petticoats, Mrs Rhoda Rowe’s death in Kirksville, and repairs to St Jacobi church tower. Also reports on residents visiting Leifer’s landing, recent baptist Ladies Aid gathering, a Paralyzed brother in Chicago, and plans by G A R post for a whist. Community notices cover births, deaths, estates, and street car brick complaints on Maine street.
In a late night fight at 904 North Ninth Street, Bessie Nance slashed Mary Robertson with a razor. Robertson required about twenty five stitches for a deep facial gash and additional wounds on the nose and arm. Nance escaped. police seek her as Robertson is treated by Dr. Bullett. Nance, a Louisiana Mo resident, is staying with Robert Tucker and may depart to return home.
An old time patent remedy ad touts Dr James Headache Powder to end headaches neuralgia and pain in minutes. It urges readers to buy a dime package at a drug store and assures relief moments after consumption.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Persons mourn the loss of their three day old infant daughter who died at Blessing hospital early yesterday after an operation to relieve brain pressure. The child had convulsions for most of her short life since birth, the operation involved the spinal cord to ease pressure but did not save her.
Noah Nettles of Twenty-fourth and Harrison suffered a fractured leg while out with friends on the river. He was brought to the city by launch and Dr. W. W. Williams reduced the fracture. After temporary relief he was taken home by auto for further care.
The chancellor condemned allied accusations and argued Germany did not seek European hegemony. He claimed Belgium and Moroccan crisis diplomacy showed England pressed war and outlined a vision for a future Poland free from Russian rule, with Germans and Poles overcoming ancient enmity.
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