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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1915

Page

7

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as a Household Remedy

The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative tonic for indigestion and constipation. It claims long standing use in homes, quotes Mrs Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin praising its benefits, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

Oliver Young Merrill Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Ill

Chicago colleges weigh summer baseball rule change

Dean Albion W. Small of the University of Chicago says faculty representatives will vote next Saturday on abrogation of the summer baseball rule. A majority would push the issue to athletic boards for final action, with another majority needed to approve. The meeting also nominates a new faculty president and secretary.

Chicago Big Nine Albion W. Small University of Chicago Dean Small J.F. A. Pyre Wisconsin T. F. Moran Purdue

Three Clubs Bid For National Western Amateur Championship

Chicago announces three clubs bidding to host the 1916 western amateur golf championship. Del Monte Golf and Country Club of Del Monte California and Oma ha Country Club are among bidders, with the Midlothian club of Blue Island also submitting bids. Only Hinsdale Golf Club filed for the junior championship as bids proceed to the annual association meeting in Chicago on January 15.

Chicago del’ Monte United States Golf Association

Yale Names Clinton R. Black Captain of Football Team

Clinton R. Black of New York City, a junior in Yale's Sheffield Scientific School, was elected captain of the Yale football team at the annual banquet tonight. Black played guard on this fall's eleven.

Yale New Haven Conn Clinton R. Black New York City Sheffield Scientific School Black

Simple Home Dry Cleaning Method Promises Savings

A short, practical snippet explains using Salvite and gasoline to clean coats suits and delicate fabrics at home. It claims quick results no fading shrinking or pressing, and notes groceries garages and druggists can supply the soap two ounces of Salvite and two gallons of gasoline.

Pines

Apreur's Big Show Thursday Style Revue Shines

The Menlo Moore Style Revue unfolds with Frances Keppier and Geo Phelps delivering, in a lavish, vibrant vaudeville showcase. The revue features new scenic designs across a kaleidoscopic parade of fashion, with Keppier’s grace and Phelps’ pleasing voice anchoring an entertaining performance for patrons.

Frances Keppier Geo. Phelps Miss Keppier Mr. Phelps Menlo Moore

Army Football Coach Steps Down for Army

Lieut Charles Daly longtime Army football head coach will not return next fall. He sails December 5 from San Francisco to join the 1st Regiment of Field Artillery on duty at Scho field Honolulu. Daly captained Harvard football in 1900 and played at West Point 1901 05. Army beat Navy in his first two seasons.

West Point Charles Daly Army San Francisco Field Artillery Schofield Honolulu Daly Harvard The Military Academy Navy

Chief Bender Sues Federal League Over Contract

Charles A. Chief Bender files suit in New York Federal court seeking 8660 in damages from the Federal league. He alleges release by the Baltimore club last August violated his two year contract at 7500 per year.

New York Charles A

World champion trotting filly sells for five thousand

Lexington Kentucky November 20 Anselia a 1743 world champion trotting filly was sold here today to Lewis H. Titus of Goshen New York. The reported price was $5,000. Anselia is by Prince Anail dam Ila Moko by Moko.

Lexington Anselila Lewis H. Titus Goshen Prince Anail Moko

Dillon Beats Flynn In Ten Round Brooklyn Bout

New York reports Jack Dillon of Indianapolis defeated Jim Flynn of Pueblo, a fireman, in a ten round boxing match in Brooklyn. Dillon weighed 175 pounds and held an 18 pound edge.

New York Jack Dillon Indianapolis Jim Flynn Brooklyn Dillon

Chicago Husky Philbrick Jackson Chosen 1916 Captain

Philbrick Jackson of Chicago was elected captain of the University of Chicago football team for 1916. The tackle from Chicago led the squad this season and will command the eleven next year.

Chicago Philbrick Jackson University of Chicago

Plans For New Central Baptist Church In Quincy Move Slowly

Plans for the new Central Baptist church in Quincy have not advanced far since recent meetings of the First and Vermont Street congregations. Many members hope the site will lie between Eighth and Twelfth streets and Broadway and Jersey streets, though no organization is formed yet. Vermont Street members await letters of dismissal before further steps, with anticipated winter activity.

New Central Baptist Church Quincy First Vermont Street Eighth and Twelfth Streets Broadway Jersey Streets Central Church Vermont’ Street

Saloon Keeper Hoffman Fleeing After Law Violation Charge

Charles Hoffman, saloon keeper on North Sixth street, evacuated the city after a county court information was issued for his arrest. State’s Attorney Fred G. Wolfe accuses him of leaving the saloon open last Sunday. Hoffman reportedly fled upon learning of the action. Authorities plan further action against other violators and are arranging another roundup.

Charles. Hoffman North Sixth Street Fred. G. Wolfe Hoffman

Eagles Whist and Dance Draw Big Crowd and Prizes

The Eagles social club hosted a whist and dance with 28 tables and six prizes. Men's winners: George Johnson first prize goose, Charles Meyers second flour, Monte Lane third duck. Women: Mrs. Charles Hollender first goose, Mrs. Albert Price second flour, Mrs. Jeanette Fossell third duck. About 200 couples attended. music by Bischars Orchestra. Officers listed include E. P. Wamsley, Will Irvin, E. H. Bernard, W. Zang, Ben Kauf, F. E. Stanus, and George Eberling. A follow-up whist is planned for Tuesday, December 21. annual ball set for Monday, December 6.

Eagles George Johnson Charles Meyers Monte Lane Charles Hollender Albert Price Jeanette Fossell

Mothers seek better motion pictures for children in Illinois

Springfield, Ill Nov 30 Mrs B F Lang president of the Illinois Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association urged delegates at the convention to push for reforms in children movie exposure. She called it criminal to show youths tragedies and dramas and urged legislation and club action. Mrs Orville Bright spoke on parenthood as a science and wisdom in child rearing. The congress closed last night. A farm name was filed with County Recorder James Buffington for Oliver Gates at Clayton with a placeholder Grand View Stock and Grain Farm name.

Springfield Ill B. FP. Lang Chicago Illinois Congress of Mothers’ and Parent- Teachers’ Association Langworthy Mothers of Illinois State Extension Department Nationa Mothers’ Congress Df — County James Buffington Oliver Gates Clayton Grand View

Street Car Company Property Is Raised

The Quincy Street Railway Co. was the sole Quincy firm whose property valuation rose at the latest state board of equalization session. James Albright from the city sat on the board. The gas company's valuation remained unchanged despite a prior $10,000 boost given a year earlier.

Quincy Street Railway Co Quincy State Board of Equalization James Albright

Illinois Beekeepers elect officers and push school aid

The Illinois Association of Beekeepers adjourned with E. J. Baxter of Nauvoo as president and Aaron Coppin of Winona, A. C. Baxter of Springfield, A. L. Kildow of Putnam, J. W. Bower of Jacksonville, and Kenneth Hawkins of Plainfield as vice presidents. James A. Stone of Springfield is secretary and Charles Becker of Pleasant Plains is treasurer. They urged a park building at the state fairgrounds and asked the state superintendent to require honey education in domestic science courses. The ad also promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tar Honey for colds.

Springfield Ill Illinois Association of Beekeepers E. J. Baxter Nauvoo Aaron Coppin Winona A. C.baxter Putnam J. W. Bower Jacksonville Kenneth Hawkins Plainfield James A. Stone Treasur Charles Becker Pleasant Plains State Board of Agriculture State ‘Fair State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oolds Dr. Bell

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Mrs. Oliver Western Golf Association Apreur Peoria Press Orpheum First Regiment of Field Artillery Bender Federal Leaguers Baltimore Club Jersey Charles Hoffman U. S Miei St. Louis Exposition Street Car Company Quincy Corporation Wauvoo BEE W.a.schwindeler Ery J. J. Reid Irwin Paper Company Maine Street A. Wittler F. R. Lusk Leaton Irwin
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