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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
8
The article compares Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder with alum powders. Cream of tartar from Dr Price s supplies wholesome digestive benefits similar to grape derived tartar. Alum baking powders may leave objectionable mineral residues in food. The label lists all ingredients to guide consumer choice.
Nominations for choir officer posts were made at a Labour Temple meeting with about 75 workers present. Mrs Laura Lutkins, born Britt ingham in Quincy, died in Chicago and was buried at Woodland Cemetery after services by Dean W C Cone. The Labor Temple plans a third annual masquerade dance on New Year’s Eve with proceeds going to the organizing committee.
A Cairo annual statement via Reuters reports the defeat of an Arab band in a mounted engagement with a British reconnoiterist party on the Sinai peninsula. The notice confirms the clash occurred and the Arab force was defeated during the operation.
John G Giering born in Province Posen Germany on September 2 1832 died Sunday at 6 am after 11 weeks of illness. He lived with sister Mrs Bertha Lange at 809 Ohio Street and leaves two daughters one son six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Survived by sister in Germany and brother in law in the Masons Home Sullivan TH.
George Bauer 46, a retired farmer, died Sunday evening at his West Point home after a yearlong illness. He lived on a Basco area farm before moving to West Point a few years ago. He would have turned 47 on Christmas Day. He married Louise Chamipeau on June 4, 1889. four children Frank John Marie Louie all died except Marie. survived by his widow.
John O Hara of Telleride Colorado visits Mr and Mrs Davia Balver at 827 Cherry Street. He is listed as a guest staying with the Balvers during the visit.
Washington officials expected Austria Hungary to reply to the American note on the Ancona sinking by week’s end after Baron Zweidinck met with Secretary Lansing. Germany’s stance on submarines and Lusitania talks complicate prospects for an early settlement, while puzzling Communipaw dispatches from Alexandria raise casualty questions.
A user testimonial from San Francisco in January 1915 praises Sloan's Liniment for curing chronic rheumatism and a stiff neck after three to four days of use. The note claims rapid pain relief and employment at a large department store, urging others to buy at all druggists.
Major and minor league clubs mingle at uptown hotels as plans and rumors surface for next year. Charles Herzog will remain as Cincinnati Nationals manager. A three game series between Boston and Wilbur Robinsons team at Ebbet's Field is arranged for April 6 to 8. Nationals meeting set for tomorrow with club officials from Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston and Brooklyn present.
Ernest Apsley, 49, shot and killed his wife and mother in law Mrs. William Tague near Madison this afternoon before taking his own life. Police reported the double murder suicide occurred on December 13.
Local police report two men arrested near Tenth and Elm on peace disturbance charges after a gin-fueled scuffle. Halbach Schroeder Co advertises trimmed coats petticoats and pianos while public notices note savings clubs and typhus precautions for Company F.
The National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage re elected officers at its Washington convention and adopted a resolution denouncing suffragists for pressuring Congress. Delegates from most of 24 states attended with forty to visit the White House. Mrs Arthur M Dodge spoke praising state led efforts and noting voters question suffrage expediency. Officers re elected were President Mrs Arthur M Dodge Secretary Mrs William B Glover and Treasurer Miss Caroline W Stewart.
John Campbell, well known Quincyan and president of the Iron Molders union, died suddenly at his home yesterday at 1 40. Born in Edinburg Scotland September 18 1846 he led a life shaped by Scottish roots. He and his wife Mary Machan moved from Troy to Quincy in 1877 and had nine children five surviving. He served as police sergeant of Quincy before becoming union vice president in 1914. He had suffered Brights disease since 1914 and his wife died 27 years earlier. Five surviving children include J Smith Cleveland OH George and Hugh of Scranton PA Alexander Quincy with two sons continuing the trade as molder print.
Infant Valaria Ellerbrake daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ellerbrake of Sixth and Washington streets was christened Sunday morning at Salem Evangelical church Rev N J Leembuis officiating sponsors were Mrs Herman Ellerbrake and Mrs Henry Wittland grandmothers referenced in the ceremony
Mr and Mrs Walter Sigerbaumer of 647 Adams Street announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday afternoon. Joseph Mayberry of West Point died Sunday afternoon at 4 10 o clock in St Marys hospital at age 75.
Scientists announce pyorrhea is caused by a germ common to all mouths, not tartar or bone. A prominent dentist promotes Senreco Tooth Paste as preventive treatment, claiming daily use protects teeth and keeps them white. Samples and a folder are offered via The Sentanel Remedies Co. in Cincinnati.
The Quincy Ministers union held a morning gathering with Rev. Geo A Butterick delivering an address on England war conditions. Rev. Hartley was absent ill. Rev. Stine spoke on union proceedings. The federation plans a week of prayer beginning January with services across five churches led by various ministers.
Telegraph message received by Mrs. Sam Dickhut of 828 South Fifth street from her sister Mrs. Adam Miller of Boulder Colorado announced the death of their mother Mrs. Mary Miller. The deceased had lived in Quincy and Canton Missouri and suffered paralysis prior to death. On November 16 she would have been 85 and local friends remember her kindness.
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