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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

6

James Burling Funeral Today in Carthage

Funeral services for James E. Burling will be at 1 pm in the Methodist church, with burial at Moss Ridge cemetery. Burling, of near McCall station, born in England, died on his 70th birthday after a long farming life in Hancock county. He leaves a widow, three sons, two daughters, two brothers, and two sisters. Also note: Mamie Bess attended a Kampville wedding, and Eastern Star officers were elected for the coming year.

Carthage James E. Burling Jessie Sinele Ferris Moss Ridge Cemetery Burling England Methodist Church Julia Stump Elvaston Jesse Sinele Herman Harry George McCall Station Rochester N. Y Mamie Bess Hancock County National Bank Kampville Ill Winona Leslie Wineland Wineland Mamue Mrs. Wineland Keokuk Mamie Eastern Star Eastern Star Lodge Henry Rams R. C. Crum Alma Torney

Vap-O-Rub praised as external relief for colds and croup

The Vernon readers share testimonials endorsing Vap-O-Rub for throat and chest congestion from colds and croup. Women describe quick relief in children, noting that rubbing the salve over the throat and chest aids breathing during the night. Available in galve form in three sizes: 26¢, 50¢, or $1.00.

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New Officers to Be Installed on First Tuesday in January

The Ladies Sewing Circle at the Church of the Immaculate Conception hosted a successful bazar and market at Carthage furniture store, netting over 100 dollars. Proceeds supported bydonations, with coffee and doughnuts on both days. Sheriff Mosley nabbed chicken thief H Cooper after a second raid attempt, recovering birds valued at $16 and arresting Cooper, about 30, who earlier faced Mosley in the livery business.

Fannie Berry Emma Matthews Edith Califf Mame Carson Church of the Immaculate Conception Carthage Dave Kimbrough John Geeseman Plymouth W. C. Rowland Bowen Lulu. Ayers Myrtle Brakensick Rowland Lou J. Beauchamp Presbyterian Ladies’ Circle Lyceum Baptist Church Beauchamp Neauchamp Ele Rob Roy Cay Zenda MacLaren Marion R. Mosley H. Cooper Cooper Roy Weaver Mosley

Local postdance notes and court actions at Hannibal

Miss Frances Suter Gretchen Voll bracht Walter Leggett and Steve Dear ing Jennie Nill Mamie Daum and Frank Weinze attended Canton dance by O Farrell orchestra Monday night Virginia Gosney and Harold Heinze attended county court Monday after evidence in the ins ine case of A W Tribble of Hannibal ordered him sent to hospital at Pulton Warrants ordered in the case list W L Johnson Carter bond and others Bond for Hurley Carter constable Mason township approved Bond for Irvin S Waterman Taibarty township approved About 30 en n iche dates for Mitchell hall basketball tryouts First game of season vs Monroe Friday night Frankie Connell Palmyra visit L Cort Philadelphia Haycraft acquitted in Pullman s saloon case Judge Chadwell presided Jury acquitted Mor ris Anderson prosecuted Haycraft Numerous stockmen attended C Y Lyell sale near Tinnnewetl Sale included 173 acres of land Odd Fellow lodge No 31 held annual election Officers chosen Civic league met at library room Miss Margaret Cook and Miss Jennie Feaster Washington School staff visited Hannibal schools Teachers from the training class taught rooms at RWiey Basket Ball Team changes two players Will iam Gray and 23 Wallace not playing this season Mitchell’s hall Friday night vs Monroe for opening game

Carter Hurley Mason Township Marion County Missouri Ada McFarland Henry Riedel Irvin Waterman Taibarty Township A. S. Mitchell W. O P. Johnson Nelson Mitchell Hall Monroe Misa Frankie Connell Tannbal Palmyra L. Cort Philadelphia Haycraft R. &. Haycraft Hayden Pullman’s Chadwell Court House Morris Anderson Wm. A. Diemer C. Y. Lyell Tinnnewetl Odd Fellow Lodge Hela Tta Nodble Donald Susey Brand Francis Nelson Lawrence Ted Rett Rot Winn T. J. Suter Civic League Cty Hall Margaret Cook Jennie Feaster Washington School Hannibal Jessamine Gentry Oty Simmons Rwiey Sooa Wallace Willam Gray Mitchell

Rena Bartzell Wed Near Deer Ridge in Quiet Ceremony

Mrs Rena Bartzell spent Friday with relatives while Susie Belle McNally and Rogece Tegg wed Saturday at 4 o clock in the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs C Mc Nally. The newlyweds plan to reside east of Williamstown. A late party at the Harkers' Saturday night drew many locals as Miss Lizzie Allen hosted Epworth league with games music and pumpkin pie and apples served.

Deer Ridge Rena Bartzell C. Th. Hilbert Susie Belle McNally Rogece Tegg C. McNally Williamstown David Harker

Pleasant visitors from Alaska and local social notices

Mr and Mrs C Hess of Fairbanks Alaska visit Pittsfield relatives while recounting a 23 day Alaska trip. District attorney and banker Hess roles noted. Local train schedule changes, multiple family visits, California trip plans, and community events including the Eastern Star 100th member night and the La Belle poultry show are reported with numerous named residents and locations.

Pittsfield C. Hess Fairbanks Alaska J. D. Hess Hess Wilson First National Bank of Stanley Hess Quincy Misser Helen Duccy Katherine Jordan John Uttley New Berlin Wellington Marilla Young Waldo Adams Charles Cox Wannah Worthington California Nansay City Robert Mann Woods Young San Diego San Pedro Frank Vanderlip Capt. Cox Clara Grigsby Chicago Hayward Mary Lane Carcase Richard Long Summer Hill Williiam Perry Pasadena Cal Pike County Francly Ryan Wweh Mississippi William Sullivan Washtucna Wash Charles Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Neal Iimer Butler Martinsburg Flarry Seeley Sanford Walter Jordan Kansas City Missey Neva Margaret Luther Smith Summer Hit Fittstield Tocal Hastern Star Flora and Welen Shadel C. 2B. Ingalls Emma Willsey Edith Willsey

Tioga Tells Home Visits and Local Meetings

Miss Lenora Yooe left Wednesday for Rushville for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs Julius Barth of Milwaukee visits during the holidays. Protracted meeting at Webster led by Rey Mr Smith continues. Family visits and dinners reported among local residents including Hedrick and Haneste families. The German church bazar netted nearly 69 att. and Mrs Roscamp hosted forty relatives and friends at dinner.

Lenora Yooe Rushville Julius Barth Milwaukee Wis Alva Pyles Sutter Webster Rey Smith John K Kropp Toby Condon Carl Roscamp Hamilton Kropp J. H. Haneste FE. S. Hedrick Henry Boge H. It Weller Chas. Thorpe Joan Hanesie Marvin Wranzer Geo. Hanesia Ilamtiton Grazia Eshom Rank Harness Lima Tetchest Society John Roascamp Brinkman Paloma L. Hufendick

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Cures Constipation

An old ad claims constipation causes dull skin and pimples from a sluggish bowel. The remedy, Dr King’s New Life Pills, is a mild laxative taken at bedtime to promote a full, non gripping movement and relieve tiredness from overloaded intestines and sluggish liver. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Monticello Hometown News Highlights

Monticello notes report a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs John Barnes on December 4 in Oakland California. George Anderson visits. Frank Morton ill with pneumonia. Claud Barnes called home from Beloit Wisconsin. Monticello High School to host entertainment Saturday night. Misa Study Planagher of Lewistown visiting Afr and Mrs N S Caldwell. Rev J D Scott of La Grange filled Rev Mr McGruder’s Baptist appointment. Mr and Mrs R L West and Mr and Mrs Eric Knight shopped in Quincy Tuesday.

John Barnes George Anderson Oakland Cal Frank Morton Elis Claud Beloit Wis Monticello High Schoel Misa Study Planagher Lewistown Afr N.S. Caldwell J. D. Scott la Grange Mr. McGruder Baptist Church R. Ll. West Eric Knight Quincy

Birthday Surprise and Weekend Visits in Palmyra and Fowler

Mrs Wilber Lawless returns to Bowen after visiting her Folkrod Crouch and Disgelhorst relatives. Ed Disgelhorst family hosts visits from Crouch and Drebe families. Miss Mary T L Chase turns 20 with neighborhood party. R T Crouch travels to Paris on business. Seckman couple spend Sunday in Fowler. A heroic wife is defined as one who talks back but won t.

Eubanks Wilber Lawless Bowen Geo. Folkrod Larkin Crouch J. T. Crouch Charles Drebe Ed Disgelhorst Palmyra Mary TL. Chase R. T. Crouch Paris J. O. Seckman Fowler Home Folly

La Belle High and Knox College Boys Lose to Belle

In La Belle Missouri Thanksgiving events featured a campus basketball doubleheader with both girls and boys teams from La Belle defeating Knox college. Marvey Fink returned home after a six week visit, and residents moved within town.

Marvey Fink Atlanta Kan Betty Bhiule Humphrey Pyseuare C.J. Morrow la Bell High School la Belle Bors Knox College

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