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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1916

Page

9

Catholic Vote United at Polls to Shape Peace Era

Central Verein adopts resolutions urging Catholic voters nationwide to unite at the polls to promote liberty and tolerance. A peace pope proposal calls for the pope to arbitrate postwar settlement, while a Mexico stance defends religious liberty and conscience. Preparedness urged by Catholic Young Men's national union. Officers reelected include Slattery, Fitzpatrick, Gotterman, Hauck, and Murray.

New York United States Central Verein James F. Zipf Gonzaga Union Sach Mexico Catholic Young Men's National Union Congress Michael J. Slattery Philadelphia M. FF. Fitzpatrick Baltimore G. R. Gotterman Wilmington Del Sylvester A. Hauck, Jr Harry R. Murray

George H. Wilson for Attorney General and State Roles

Political advertisement profiling George H. Wilson as Attorney General candidate and listing his public offices and honors. Highlights include State's Attorney of Adams 1896-1900, Quincy Corporation Counsel 1907-08, State Representative (36th District) in 46th 47th 48th and 45th General Assemblies, Temperance Committee chair, State Bar Association governor, led Woman's Suffrage bill on third reading, Vermont Ave church member, Lay Delegation chair to 1916 General Conference, and Dudley Lodge member.

Adams Quincy House State Bar Association Vermont M. . Church Illinois Saratoga Springs Dudley Lodge AL OM Esa Tye

Hull Appeals On His Record

A political feature outlines Hull's vision for state service and education, emphasizing preparedness, a short ballot, woman suffrage, and Cook County relations. It notes Hull as a candidate for governor of Illinois, pledging governance of the whole state rather than party interests. The piece follows Hull’s Quincy visit with remarks at Otis Elevator and Electric Wheel works, veterans’ home, and a public reception.

Ilinois Cook County Quincy Hall St. Louis Edwardsville Chicago Hull George H. Wilson M. E. Carrott J. F. Guttner New Bomb Otis Elevator Works Hotel Newcomb Illinois State Band Washington Park

Surrounding Towns News From Deer Ridge Missouri

Deer Ridge residents report visitors and departures including George Robinson and family from Chicago visiting relatives and farm west of town. Several attend funerals in Kahuka and Mt. Sterling. Farm activity centers on threshing with fair yields and good rains reviving pastures. Local social events include reunions, visits, and chautauqua plans as residents travel to and from Knox City LaBelle and Wyaconda.

Deer Ridge George Robinson Chicago Alvin Hickerson Kahuka Rosa Harris Harris Mt. Sterling Wraconda Fay Hawkins William Spidle Edith Turtle Bend Artle McDonald Pugh Jane Clapp Martha Ethridge California Knox City McReynolds William Spitlte Ed McFadden Knox County John Egbert Neeper Clara Ruth Marx Kansas City Helen Bounceville Rutledge Letta Walker Stronghurst Lillie LaBelle St. Francisville Henry Florence Sears Kirksville E. Bultzell Dilly Cummings Ben McClain

Tioga Items Highlight Family Visits and Local Sales

James Anderson and children and Mr and Mrs Arthur Vradenburg with kids spent Sunday with J Vradenburg. The Schaefer sale on Aug 13 drew a good crowd and strong prices. Ladies Aid raised 26.75 at lunch. Warsaw band concert drew townspeople for a Saturday outing. Ralph Ensminger visited Quincy Monday. Grazia and Lottie Eshom visited Marie West Tuesday. Chris Jaeger bought a new Overland from J Christner. George Mueller family and Elizabeth Kramer with others visited Jacob Hanesie’s home in Quincy on Sunday.

Grazia Lottie Eshom Eshom Marie West Chris Jaeger J. Christner George Mueller Lzabeth Kramer Willis Elsie Amara Mary Films Quincy Jacob Hanesie

Social notes from Labelle and nearby towns

Labelle Missouri residents Mr and Mrs Morgan Quail and Mr and Mrs J H Keepsler with baby visited James Buckhart family south of Knox City on Sunday. George Thorp and Wesley Eskew drove to Quincy in the former’s car. Mrs Arthur Morgan returned to Ewing after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A K Allen. Mrs F EB Turner finished an extended visit with daughter Mrs Charley Alverson of Oberly and Mrs Fannie Anderson of Kansas City.

Lear Shirkey Magete Humphrey Marvin McAlister Okla J. G. Richmond Harley Pease Decatur James Coder Montague H. D. Thompson Chicago KR. R. Brooks Baby St. Louis Dr. Ratliff Edina LaBelle J. L. Coder Charney Pease Dinors Aubrey Coder Lewistown Elizabeth Byers Enma Agnes Earl Talderman Edna Roberts D. H. Thompson Knox City Harry Patterson Mc Jine Clara Frye Macomb, II Henry Manyx Margaret McDonough W. B&b. Anderson Do. M. Dungan Moberly Ritter Len Wildman Maurine Wyaconda Ralph Nicol LaBalle Stamlin Clay Gibbons Jefferson City Bud Ragar Ragar Maud Mamilton Shelbyville Oneta Vancy Warren James Rhoades Maquis Fountain Raymond McKamey City of Flowers Chautauqua Dan Phillips Colorado Rothwell Levi Crook BR. F. Leake Gibbons Bros Palmyra Bethel Baptist Association Bethany Here

Established New Bureau in Democratic Campaign HQ

CHICAGO Aug 23 Senator Walsh, manager of the western national Democratic campaign headquarters, announces the creation of a reference bureau. Dr Edward A Firpatrick of the University of Wisconsin will be in charge.

Chicago Senator Walsh Western National Democratic Edward A. Firzpatrick University of Wisconsin

Lima public notices and local events highlight late summer

George Doane of Perry Illinois promotes lightning rods in town while nearby crowds attend Mendow’s Tri State picnic. Bishop Quayle lectures, Rocky Run picnic, and Lima Christian church basement dedication on September 10th with Rev. Pritchard preaching.

George Doane Perry Ill Lima Mendow E. F. Jacobs William Bolt Camp Point W. A. Quayle Rocky Run Daugherty Grove Lima Christian Church H. O. Pritchard Eureka College G. C. Maple White Prairie Phil Carter William E. Leach Quincy E. T. Strubinger Pike County Gay Baker Boys Marceline Parker Alma Miller Americus Kan Grace Treach Loraine Roy Allen Boss Morrison Ethel Crabtree Eliza Marshall Vinson W. KB. Leach Albert Schafer Tioga Schafer Byrd Clark Clark O. J. St. John Alice Bhipe Methodist Church H. B. King

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Promises Daily Bowel Movement

An old medicine advertisement claims a daily bowel movement signals health and that Dr King’s New Life Pills provide a gentle laxative effect without griping. It promises to purify the blood, relieve constipation, and act as an overall tonic at a price of 25 cents.

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

Claim describes Texas Wonder tonic curing kidney and bladder issues in men and women, regulating bladder troubles in children. States mail order available, price $1.90, one bottle equals two months. Includes promise of testimonials and mentions Dr. FE. W. Hall of St. Louis and druggist availability.

Texas FE. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

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