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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
9
The Missouri Kansas and Texas announces an embargo on all perishable freight effective this morning. Shipments must reach their destination by Sunday morning or be subject to delay. The embargo allows other freight classes to move for now.
In Monroe City Missouri Mia Elsie Miles and Bernard Gentges were married at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. John Ryan officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John K D Robey. Ruth Moor organist. The couple left for an extended visit before residing in Farmington. Also notes on the nine annual Monroe City Chautauqua closing, local travels, and community happenings in Monroe County.
Philadelphia Missouri lists numerous visits and calls among residents from Palmyra Emerson Warren Hannibal and nearby areas. Names include Cecil Pryor William Coleman Lucy Baldwin Lenella Ragar Charles Vickery Jittie Hazelie Reba Batnes Wright Libbee Lamont Cort Kerrick Myres Scott Scott Cort Neva Smith Glascock Van Landingham Gooch McPike and many more with church events ordinations and community gatherings noted.
Julius Johnson a Northwestern Illinois native born April 18 in Lynn Henry County touts decades in state offices and finance experience. A Republican aligned candidate endorsed by the Swedish American League at Millners and Rock Island County Republicans pledges efficient economical service and prompt courtesy in the State Auditor office.
Carl Hill Bowen III robbed the Martin Jewelry store, while Mrs. Ernest Jackson is critically ill with appendicitis. Dr. Bolkemer returned from Keokuk hospital after appendectomy. Reverend Linden started a six week meeting in Gowen. Cars damaged in Camp Point incidents. several neighbors injured lightly. Norris and Nash families noted for hospital stays and travel.
Durham residents share visits and property changes. Edith Gaines bought the George McPike property in the south part of town. Mrs. D M Custer and Mrs Maud Stevens attended Wyacenda Baptist association in Canton. Mrs A Chance of Towing visited Mrs Ella Schofield. Mrs Smith and her niece Rachel Tayne from Chariton county were guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin Kelley. John Hullette and daughter Leryl visit the former niece Mrs D M Custer. Joe Schofield completes a new house and will move this week. Will Buckley visits relatives in LaGrange. Davis Briscoe and George McPike's family plan to move to Quincy as schools in Durham consolidated district open Monday. Mr and Mrs C Kelley were guests at Mann Smoot's Saturday.
Universal Sunshine club entertained Mrs. J. E. Seckman, formerly Ruth Smith, at a miscellaneous shower with needlework and music. Florence wore a yellow butterfly costume and presented a lit tle wagon of gifts. Several relatives visited and recent travels noted among guests.
Denver Illinois community notes frostbound plans as hay fever victims travel to Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin for the season. Visitors include the Metzger family from Augusta and Mrs Malinda Burnett of Carthage. Families move homes on West Maine Street and to Keokuk. A serious illness strikes the Bell family in Kansas. A.J. Rader family prepares to relocate to Keokuk while others attend church and visit the New Fort Madison jail tour with 620 convicts. Local teaching and club activities include a domestic science meeting with minced ham sandwiches and grape roll call.
A 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment is promoted as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. The advertisement features a testimonial claiming long suffering ended by the product and urges purchase at any drug store.
A visiting family filled the pulpit of a Christian church on Sunday evening and a fine congregation attended the service.
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