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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

9

Indian Tribes Organized For YMCA Bible Study

Indian tribes for boys of the YMCA were organized Friday evening with five tribes that will meet weekly during the winter twelve sessions. Four tribes start next week. the fifth waits for a medicine man appointment. Tribes earn points for attendance conduct and lessons, with prizes including an Indian head name plaque and a tribe honor face.

Cmr Biem C. C. Scott D. C. Vandaveer John Deichmann H. Rodvyers

Lodge Elections Yeoman Lodge Officers Named

Yeoman lodge officers were elected at a Knights of Columbus hall meeting. Foreman S W McIntyre Master of Ceremonies W A Williams Corresponding secretary E A Clow Master accounts C B Schneider Chaplain Celila Dofling and others were announced with an open installation planned for January at St Rose Foresters. St Rose court of foresters elected chief ranger Mary Boyle and officers including Bridget Fountain Agnes Manning Anna Heckenkamp Elia Sullivan Catherine Schwab Margaret Davis Mary Curry with Anna Heckenkamp as delegate and Bridget Fountain as alternate. Quincy Commandery No 77 W H McMein was named as a member.

Yeoman Lodge Knights of Columbus S. W. McIntyre W. A. Williams E. A. Clow C. B. Schneider Celila Dofling St. Rose Foresters St. Rose Court of Foresters Mary Boyle Raunger Bridget Fountain Agnes Manning Anna Heckenkamp Elia Sullivan Catherine Schwab Margaret Davis Mary Curry Elizabeth Ball

Masonic Temple Association Board Meeting In Quincy

Members of the board of directors of the Masonic Temple association met with Quincy Commandery No. 77 Masons at the temple on Friday evening to discuss association affairs.

Ber The Masonic Temple Association Quincy Commandery Temple

Escapes Death by Narrow Margin at Saw Mill Accident

Luther Chalmers of Quincy was seriously injured when a saw bit a dog, then struck him in the side just below the heart while running a mill near Birmingham HI. A child narrowly escaped injury as the fragment flew about 50 feet after the blow. Dr. McDaniel treated the wound and Chalmers was taken by train to Blessing hospital in Quincy.

Birmingham Luther Chalmers Quincy Chalmers

Machine Gunners Drill Weekly For Pay Eligibility

Members of the machine gun company must drill weekly to qualify for pay. Capt D G Nilburn issued orders detailing terms and conditions. Those unable to attend Wednesday evenings may drill with Co F on Monday nights, same for Co PF. Also reports Major J P Summers, formerly adjutant of the second brigade, has resigned. The closing line notes that silence by a suffering woman adds to her burden.

D. G. Nilburn Co. F Co. PF Quincy J. P. Summers Illinois Hill

Quincy Merchant Guarded King of Romania in Past

Louis Rigler a Quincy merchant recalls service in Romania as a body guard to King Carl and later guard at royal palace doors amid Bucharest fall. He joined at 18, served three years, and later manned prisons. He emigrated to America in 1901, settled in Peoria, moved to Quincy four years ago. Insurance adjusters finish today for Monroe Color and Chemical dye works fire loss, estimated at 30 to 33 thousand dollars.

Louis Rigler North Third Street Romania Carl Ferdinand Rigler Bucharest Jassy America Peoria Quincy Monroe Color and Chemical Company

Britton Shaded Robideau in Ten Rounds

Cleveland boxing notes report welterweight champion Jack Britton defeating Sam Robideau of Philadelphia in ten slow rounds Friday night. Britton controlled the affair with steady offense and defense while Robideau pressed but could not capitalize.

Britton Robideau Cleveland Jack Britton Sam Robideau Philadelphia

New German Note May Clarify U S Submarine Pledges

Washington December 9. New information on German submarine actions has raised the possibility of a fresh note to Germany to interpret Berlin's pledges to the United States. President Wilson has not indicated a decision. The Marina case shows six Americans lost but Germany says the ship was not a transport. Britain is being asked for Arabia's status. Officials caution against crisis talk as Teutonic diplomacy weighs options.

Washington Germany Berlin United States Wilson Arabia Marina State Department Great Britain Teutonic

State Fair Dates Set As Association Elects Officers

Dec 9 A L Spensler of Hutchinson Kansas was elected president of the American Association of Fairs and Expositions at the annual meeting held last night B M Davison of Springfield Illinois was chosen secretary Among the dates fixed Illinois state fair Springfield September 7 to 15

Ticago A. L. Spensler Hutchinson Kus American Association of Fairs and Expositions M. Davison Springfield Ill

Crowns of Reward Sermon Highlights Five Heavenly Crowns

Evangelist mounts pulpit to preach on the five crowns promised to faithful Christians. He explains the incorruptible crown for self discipline, the crown of rejoicing for soul winners, the shepherd’s crown for feeding the lambs, the crown of life for endurance unto death, and the righteous crown for those awaiting Christ’s return. He notes even the aged or infirm can pray and that salvation is free but rewards require earns. He claims believers will be weighed for influence and rewards in eternity.

Heaven Evangelist Jesus Christ Dwight JL. Moody Billy Sunday Sam Jones the Evangelist Jesus Fosus

Probate notes in county court reveal multiple wills

John Louis Nicloy wills five children fifty dollars each and leaves the residue to wife Anne as executrix. Conservator appointed for Willie Heine. Henry T. Muehlenfeld estate inventory lists half lots in John Wood’s addition to Quincy and chattels at 1804. Alba Aaron Ruby wills all to Lucinda as executrix. William Sullivan wills all to wife Emma.

John Louis Nicloy John Louis Ernestine Karoline Bertha Anne Mary Weidemann Willie Heine Henry T. Muehlenfeld John Wood Quincy Alba Aaron Ruby Lucinda William Sullivan Emma

Property Transfers in Seactions and Cemeteries

Robert Stowe transfers 135 acres in section 19 to Abraham Stout for 15800 dollars. Mary Kurk sells 80 acres in Greenmount Cemetery lot 1 block 1 to Henry Stockbecke for 150 dollars. George H. Witt conveys half interest in parcels in section 7 to I L Sherrick for 1500 dollars. Fond du Lac firm sells 240 acres in section 10 to David M. Cummings and Grace C. Bergquist for 9600 dollars. G N Redman transfers half interest in west half of southeast quarter in section 14 to George A. Hendricks.

Robert Stowe Abraham Stout West Mary Kurk Henry Stockbecke Greenmount Cemetery George H. Witt I. L. Sherrick Grace C. Bergquist New York Cres G. N. Redman George A. Hendricks

Land transfer details for New Liberty area

80 acres sold for 3000 dollars from Steven G. Lawless to Enoch Swist in block 16 of A W Dudley’s addition to New Liberty town. second deed records 1000 dollars for a separate parcel from Steven G. Lawless to Enoch Swist in the same addition.

Steven G. Lawless Enoch Swist A. W. Dudley Town of New Liberty

Labor Temple and Beer Bottlers split bowling night winnings

Labor Temple Association won three straight over Beer Bottlers at Labor Plo alleys Friday. Lehbrink led with high score 180 and top average 170. Team scorers included Vorndam Schnier Ringstorf Manning and Reuter among others. next schedule Painter s L T A Monday night.

Labor Temple Association Lehb Lehbrink Wees Vorndam Schnier Ringstorf Manning Tods Lehbri Lehbril

Stoppered Croup Cough Relief Noted By Georgia Mother

Billie Mayberry of Err Ga reports two children began choking and coughing three weeks ago. A bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar given before bed stopped the attack and the kids slept through the night. The remedy is pitched as a lowpriced cold and cough treatment by Miller & Arthur Drug Co. Adv.

Eldren Billie Mayberry Croup Foley la Grippe Coug Miller & Arthur Drug Co

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