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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
7
Allies dispose of hundreds of heavy horses not fit for use as stock buyers in Missouri. Pottle Monroe Pitt Cissna purchase 87 British government horses for delivery here. Animals weigh 1400 to 1700 pounds and will be placed on the market. About 20 000 horses and mules in the Lathrop area reduced by sales for size or other objections.
A remark notes that maintaining Allied interests in a single location runs about $10 000 daily, offering a glimpse into the overall expense of the war.
Marshal of Mendon spoke by telephone to Deputy Sheriff Schaefer as Mendon Editor C. P. Crane, in charge of the marshal, left on a passenger train to Quincy. With court busy, the marshal failed to reach authorities and police arrested Crane on the depot arrival. Sheriff Coens and deputies meanwhile went to Mendon finding Crane had fled.
Local harbor officials report Soka and several vessels tied up in the bay awaiting repairs and faster service. Authorities warn of delayed fishing and transport use until maintenance crews can begin work.
The ferry boat B L retired for winter due to floating ice in the river. Heavy rains produced good water levels this year, but ice conditions and a new wagon bridge reduced ferry business. Owner Clat Adams paused service to await spring, leaving boats G W Hill Gordie Eastman tied up in Quincy bay.
An old recipe style ad claims exposure and drafts worsen colds. It urges eating tight and using Dr Kings New Discovery made from Pine Tar balsams and mild laxatives. The product supposedly kills germs soothes the throat calms inflammation and heals mucous membranes with a 45 year satisfaction guarantee.
The report lists barges from Miller Brothers and the Quincy Sand Company tow boats Columbia and Muscatine Nauvoo steel hull steamers as new powerful towboats. The ferry W. L. Heckman from Canton, burned to the water’s edge, was brought for repairs and hauled out. Many launches and pleasure boats are moved to safe quarters along the bay as carpenters and painters may find work before spring navigation.
Dc W Curtis was awarded 500 damages in a circuit court judgment against the Quincy Street Railway for an accident at Fifth and Oak when he stepped from a moving street car. No new trial was demanded and settlement is expected. Other cases include Hard ing vs Mitchell for board for children, Vollbracht vs Western Union with a granted new trial, and School Directors of District No 171 Fall Creek vs First Baptist Church under advisement.
A newspaper advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, claiming the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer $100 to any case not cured and provide testimonials, listing Toledo Ohio as the address for the product sold by druggists at 75 cents.
Local investors fear the Chick Investment Co of Kansas City will not meet half of about $50,000 in trust deed payments sold here. Initial hopes for 80 percent recovery fade as days pass and protests rise. Relations say prosecutions could alter outcomes, but prospects look dim as faith in the firm erodes.
Illinois representative Buchanan introduces articles for Mr Marshall impeachment on the floor of the house. He accuses Marshall of neglecting to prosecute neutrality violators and violating the eight hour law while raising questions about Labor's National Peace council under grand jury scrutiny in New York.
Mrs Pearl Ringland a Blessing hospital graduate nurse will assume duties as superintendent of Blessing hospital January 20. She previously served as head nurse at Blessing after graduation and has spent about seven years in Chicago acting as visiting nurse for the Nurse's association. Former resident Lawn Randall of Lake Mills Indiana a Gem City Business College student in 1911 and football team member visited Quincy yesterday meeting old acquaintances and friends. He is engaged in stock raising near Lake Mills and on his return from Chicago stopped in Quincy.
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