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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

10

Adams County Illinois real estate sale notice 1915

Notice is given to Harm Franzen Margaret Block Catherine Miller Ida Ostendorf Cobus Martens Bertha Martens John Martens and Harm Martens that John J Meints as administrator of Cobus Franzen deceased filed July 27 1915 a petition in Adams County Illinois Court to sell the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 33 township 2 north of the Baye Line range 5 west to pay debts. The defendants must appear by the first Monday in September 1915 or the petition will be granted. Secretary Govert and Lancaster for petitioners.

Tiisey Franzen Fred B. Franzen Harm Franzen Margaret Block Catherine Miller Ida Ostendorf Cobus Cobus Martens Bertha Martens John ~ Martens Harm Martens Franzen Catherine Miller John’ ‘Martens Harm ‘Martens John Adams Stat Af Cuincy Margaret “Block Catherine Mitler Ida “Ostendorf John. Martens Adams County Illinois Spon Harry If Mulligan Henry “C. Mulligan Julia“ ‘Mulli ‘Gan Della “Young Frank W. John Enoch Harry A.D Amiss Adans Adam Ilinois Itlard J. ‘Mulligan Henry Mulligan Govert & ‘Lancaster

Handiwork Exhibits Open Negro Freedom Celebration

In Chicago on August 23 exhibits of handiwork by about two million Negro school children from across the United States opened as the half century of Negro freedom celebration began. Leading displays include Wilberforce University near Xenia Ohio, the oldest Negro institution in America, and Howard University in Washington DC.

Chicago Nepro United States Wilberforce University Xenia Ohio America Howard University Washington, D.C

Holcomb and Foster win Iowa mixed doubles title

In Des Moines on August 23 C H Holcomb and Mrs. D B Foster of Kansas City defeated Mr. and Mrs. H H Coggeshall of Des Moines in the finals to win the Iowa mixed doubles championship. The match ended 6-1 6-4.

Des Moines C. H. Holcomb D.B. Foster Kansas City Iowa H. H. Coggeshall

Plainville Notes From Walnut Creek and Surrounding

Plainville Illinois items report Mrs. John Wilson of Walnut Creek trading here Saturday and numerous local visits and movements. Hannah Smiley attended Mr. Spencer’s funeral at Rayson last Wednesday as residents share news from Richfield Barry and Quincy relatives visit.

John .Wilson Walnut Creek Hannah. Smiley Spencer Rayson Busselman Frank Waters Strong Chicago Plainville Whi Alma Finchman Richfield C. A. Wagg Quincy Migs Myrtie Sturtevant Tom Abbott John ‘Snyder Galesburg Springfield Alta Lease Golda Geo. .Lytle Tallula Mary’ Hoskins Geo

Prolific Weekend Visits and A Wedding in Colony

Colony residents report a busy weekend with Lee Henry family visiting relatives near Memphis and many friends welcoming them back. Mrs James Bailey visited Rutledge with parents and attended union Gospel meetings. Leila McReynolds wed Floyd Beckner at the James and Mrs McReynolds home with Rev J Kell officiating. Beckner and Edna McReynolds plan a Colorado Springs home, as guests from St. Louis and Colorado Springs joined the couple’s family. Local clergy Rev C E Newton opened meetings in Shelbyville Baptist church.

Lee Henry Memphis James Bailey Kenoyer Rutledge Union Gospel Mary Cooter J. McMurry Kirksville W. T Ed Buford John’ Parrish Forrest Springs Oral _Leavengood Quincy Emmett Patrick C. E. Newton Shelbyville The Baptist Church James’ McReynolds Leila Floyd Beckner J.,t. Kell la’ Belle Bill Beckner Edna’ McReynolds Little Leila Belle Luma Lona.Paula Colorado Springs Oral Leavengood Wallace Bondurant Julius McReynolds la Belle

Local residents listed with brief Ursa and Marcelline ties

T J Daugherty of Quincy spent part of last week in Ursa writing in surance. Athel Woodruff was a Gem City goer Monday. Anna Seals of Marcelline was an Ursa caller Tuesday. Charles Kepner moved his household to the Frank Flack property Tuesday. Several from here attended the Tri State Picnic in Mendow Thursday. Mrs Mary Laughlin of Marcelline spent Thursday night with her sister Mrs J C Van Dyke. Several from here attended church in Marcelline Sunday night.

T. J. Daugherty Quincy Ursa Athel. Woodruff Anna Seals Marselline Charles Kepner Frank Flack Tri-State Mendow Mary. Laughlin Marcelline J.C. van Dyke

Cabinet Takes Office In Athens Amid Cheer for Venizelos

The new Greek cabinet took the oath of office in Athens with a large crowd cheering Premier Venizelos. The ceremony, reported via Paris, underscored a tense political climate and public support for the government.

Athens Paris M. Venizelos

War Drama to Open Springfield State Fair Show

Theatre-Path Co presents Airshift and War Machinery at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield September 17 to 25. A grand display features a 450 foot long city canvas with 30 000 square feet oil painted scenery depicting a Flemish city under siege with air and artillery attacks. Two-day wartime tableaux close the drama with scenes of war horrors and peace blessings. The production includes 300 experts, fireworks, plumbing of massed machines, and a program of circus acts, aiming for a record crowd.

Middle ‘West Springfield State.fair Board Theatle-Pain Wreworke Display Company Jts Europe Comany Flanders Cross Pesca Iin American Theystate Fair Board

Auto Show Big Feature at State Fair 1915

The Anhels State Fair of 1915 will be more than a fair. It will be an automobile show as well with scores of latest models assembled for display. The event runs September 17 to 25. Farmers and others from distant areas gain access to major city shows via this exhibit. Manufacturers have planned a twofold exposition within the fair, promising an auto display worth traveling for.

Anhels Hill

State Fair Information Bureau Aids Visitors

The State Board of Agriculture establishes an information bureau on the State Fair grounds to help visitors navigate the exposition. An official will be stationed daily to answer questions about the fair and transportation schedules, improving convenience for attendees.

State Board of Agriculture

Will Continue Camp at Plattsburgh NY

Major General Leonard Wood announced that the Plattsburgh camp in New York would not be discontinued after current volunteers complete their course in elements of military training. More than 1000 business men have been receiving instruction there.

New York Leonard Wood Department of the East Plattsburgh N. Y

Adams County Court Amid 1915 Partition Case

In Adams County Circuit Court, Wilkes B. Gilmer files amended chancery suit against Daniel W. Crippen Henry N Crippen and others. Defendants Crippen reside out of state. summons returnable September term 1915 at Quincy Court House.

Adams Minois Wilkes B. Gilmer Zada’ ‘Terry Daniel W. Crippen Henry N.crippen Viola’.A. Bates Harry Bruns Carl Bruns Joseph Bates B. L Haisiker Charles A. Terry Wilkes B. Gilmer John T. Gilmer Henry N. Crippen State of Illinois Circuit ‘Court Court Quincy Circuit Court

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