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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

5

Emminga Estate Bequeaths All to Widow Daughter and Son

By will dated October 7 1915 and probated after H H Emminga of Golden died the estate is divided among his wife daughter and son executor John J Emminga with bond of 200000. The widow and daughter receive the homestead and all on the premises including the library. All other property passes to the son who must pay the mother and sister 1000 yearly each in quarterly installments.

H. H. Emminga Golden W. K G. H. ‘Govert Neveda S Proctor John J. Emminga

Plans Considered For Future At YMCA Board Meeting

YMCA board meeting reports show sustained growth across departments with 804 total members in December including 572 men and 232 boys. Gymnasium and swimming facilities report strong participation, with 1 805 gym users and 2 301 swimming participants, while religious and club activities note sizable attendances and ongoing programs.

Religious Work Committee Life Problem Club Pi Iota Kappa Club Camp Fire Club

How to Build Schoolhouses Under New Law

A historical note details compulsory schooling from ages 7 to 16 with penalties for daily absences, limits on holidays, and minimum seven month terms. It outlines old and new building standards for lighting, window placement, and ventilation, including lofty requirements for window positioning, shading, and urinal drainage.

Local notices and city updates in Quincy area

Local briefs from Quincy include a marriage license issued to Albert J. Rottman and C. Caroline Disselhorst by County Clerk Billy Smith. Numerous short items note visits, business, estates, divorces, a new baby girl, and a Christmas Savings club promotion. A M.E. church banquet will feature a turkey supper and guest lists.

Billy Smith Albert J. Rottman Ellington C. Caroline Disselhorst Quincy Giles’ Bros West Side Square Ted Urban Harvey Enlow Nebraska Bancroft William Rupp W. J. Singleton Missouri Singleton Ferris Lulu Holstein Keokuk Elbert Hansbero Taylor James. E. Adams Jersey Street Akers Circuit Court Nebe Brinkley Elmer Richardson Arthur Mueller North Fifth Street Moline Belle Hutchinson E. C. Peter Brookfield Vermont Street M. E

Society Elects Officers of Salem Evangelical Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid society of Salem Evangelical Church held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon to elect officers. President Mrs Margaretha Bastert, vice president Mrs Anna Boschulte, secretary Mrs Margaret Kuchmann, assistant secretary Mrs Sophia Alhmeier, and treasurer Mrs Lisetta Fick were chosen. The group voted to give the hall committee and the congregation $200 each for Christmas presents.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Salem Evangelical Margaretha Bastert Anna Boschulte Margaret Kuchmann Sophia Alhmeier Lisetta Fick

Shoplifting This Year Not Apparent Says Merchants

A prominent Quincy merchant said shoplifting this year is less than last year, noting many would be thieves caught in the act. Merchants report few public arrests as offenders often settle privately, while store staff remain vigilant during the holiday season.

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