Expect Blind to Make Move Ten Forage Aid
The Board of Supervisors refuse prayer for pensions and engage an attorney. No further details given.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
10
The Board of Supervisors refuse prayer for pensions and engage an attorney. No further details given.
The judiciary committee reported to the board to grant pensions to five blind residents, with attorney William Schlagenhaus likely to pursue payment. The board also approved a $75 lump sum for Cheerful Home rather than monthly support and adopted salary raises for probation officers Nolan at $806 and Tatum at $400. Additionally, $1,500 was allocated to oil the Camp Point to Clayton road, about $2,200 total, funding largely by the board.
Advise treating throat and chest troubles with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Claims to loosen phlegm, destroy germs, and soothe inflamed throats or noses. Emphasizes antiseptic pine and soothing honey, sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
The Chamber of Commerce highway committee meets this afternoon at 4 30 in the chamber building to map plans for the big good roads meeting likely set for Jan 20. Members include Mayor Abbott chair W J Singleton John McAdams and W A Martin. Foot injured at Tenk Hardware. L L Simpson of 834 Broadway hurt when sheet iron fell on his foot and he will be confined several days. Junior basketball league to be organized at the Y M C A with participants from city Sunday schools. announcements later. Oyster supper to follow practice for the YMCA basketball team, health talk by Warren Pearce. Ellington I X Social club met at Mr and Mrs Robert McIntyre home for dinner and sociable afternoon featuring a prize bag and exchanged consolation prizes. table decorated with carnations and ferns.
The Mississippi Valley Hunters Protective Association will hold its regular meeting tonight to discuss club affairs and upcoming activities. Members are urged to attend at the usual gathering place to hear reports and plan the season.
Solid mahogany floor lamps with silk shades in various colors priced 17.00 to 32.60. Pointed Lynx fur sets with muff and headpiece 14.75. Plush coats from 19.75. Cedar chest 12.00. Seven piece cake set 2.00.
A festive missive from Santa announces his departure on December 4 for a long journey to visit children. He says he will arrive in Toyland from the north on December 14, promising a joyful season ahead.
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