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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

4

Estate of Lucinda Waddell Adams County Adjustment Notice

Public notice to all persons having claims against the estate of Lucinda Waddell deceased to present them for adjudication and settlement at the Adams County Court at Quincy on February 7 1916. All indebted to the estate must pay promptly. Obadiah Frank Waddell and F M McCann are the executor and attorney.

State of Illinois Adams County Mary E. Flynn Quincy John L. Flynn Govert & Lancaster Illinois Lucinda Waddell Obadiah Frank Waddell F. M. McCann Attormey Mary H. Morgan J. Leslie “Young

Springfield physician elected president of Western Roentgen Society

Dr. F. L. O Hara of Springfield was chosen president of the Western Roentgen Society, an organization limited to physicians and dentists skilled in N-ray use. The next meeting is slated for Chicago in June 1916.

Springfield Chicago O'Hara Western Roentgen Society

Notice of public sale of Beverly property in Adams County Illinois

Under a 1915 Illinois Circuit Court decree Edward P. Allen as master in chancery will sell at public vendue on December 28 1915 at 1 PM the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21 in Beverly Town Adams County Illinois with plat references and specific parcel exclusions including a described boundary starting at Adams street and west line and further delineated by granted metes and bounds in the Beverly town plat interest. Frank J. Penik Solicitor for the Complainant.

Adams Illinois William W. Robertson John W. Robertson Edward P. Allen Said Beverly Recorder of Deeds Adams County Adams Street Tinois Quincy Edward P. ‘Allen Frank J. Peniék

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors 1915

In the Southern District of Illinois the bankruptcy of B P S Decorating Company is announced. Creditors are notified the first meeting will occur December 18, 1915 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in the United States court room Quincy Illinois. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. E S Robinson Referee in Bankruptcy Springfield Ill December 8 1915 John Garner Attorney Quincy Ill.

District Court of the United States Southern District of Illinois Southern Division B. P. S. Decorating Company B. P. S. Decorating Quincy Adams A. D Decorating Company United States Court Room Illinois E. S. Robinson Springfield Ill John Garner

Master’s sale in AdamsCounty Illinois 1915 deed notice

Master in Chancery Edward P. Allen will on January 11 1916 at 11 a m at the south front door of the Quincy Illinois courthouse sell at public vendue the real estate described as Lots 10 and 11 in Block 6 Highland Addition to Quincy Adams County Illinois. The sale is under and in pursuance of a decree in No 3538 in favor of Louis Ebert and William Gehring as trustees of the Quincy Butchers Association against Edward Lock et al. Subject to redemption by law.

County of Adams State of Illinois Agnes Seymour James Jarrett Edward P. Allen Quincy Frank J.penick Ilinois Louis Ebert William Gehring Quincy Butchers’ Association Edward Lock Clara Lock Arthur J. Lock Flora B. Lock William’ “Lock Lucy’ ~ Lock Georgia Lock State Savings Loan & Trust Company Court House Highland Adams ‘County McCann

Hubbard wills divide estate of Lusitania victims

Toronto December 16. Wills of Elbert Hubbard and wife drowned on the Lusitania were filed for ancillary probate. Elbert Hubbard’s estate listed at 397 845 dollars and Mrs Hubbard’s at 35 735 dollars. Each estate to be divided equally between children Elbert and Miriam. Both wills direct cremation of the bodies.

Elbert Miriam

Neutral Zone Set Between Greece and Bulgaria

Sofia reports an official announcement confirming a neutral zone extending two kilometers on each side of the frontier agreed upon by Greece and Bulgaria. The move aims to reduce tensions and create a buffer area along their border.

Sofia London Greece Bulgaria

War argument sparks fight. man arrested for peace disturbance

Dan McCarty, while arguing about the war at L. Rigglers Corner near Front and Broadway, became enraged and attacked with a poker. Officer Connell detained him for peace disturbance after the incident at the local gathering.

Dan McCarty Connell L. Riggler Front Broadway Riggler

Death and obit of J. P. Mayberry with Civil War ties

J P Mayberry born 1883 Floyd County Virginia married Susan Helms in 1866. Five children, three living. Died December 12 1915 after cancer battle. Survivor Clinton Arthur Walter. Funeral in Holland cemetery with Rev Frazee address and hymns Some Sweet Day Gather ing Homeward Nearer My God to Thee. Interment at Holland cemetery. Also Denver notes on local clubs, illness, court, and sales.

Denver J. P. Mayberry Floyd County Susan Helms Clinton Arthur Walter Pat Quincy L. E. Frazee Bentley Mary Barker Mattie Ramsey L. Frazee M. L. Garner Mattie Scott Holland Cemetery C. E. Society Lara Denham Ida Clark Helen and Mildred Herring Pearl Franks Ora. O'Brien Household ‘Science Club of West Point Club

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health

Advertisement promises Dr King’s New Life Pills energize the liver and digestive system. Claims relief from constipation and a toning effect on the whole body, including clearer eyes and healthier skin. Priced at 25 cents at your druggist.

Dr. King New Life

Par rish Pleads Guilty and Gets Parole in Missouri

Edina Missouri December 16 Robert Parrish pleaded guilty in Judge Stewart s court and received a two year penitentiary sentence then parole to his mother with regular court reports. The stolen diamond was restored to Mr Keith The town horse thief case with gun play on the streets Saturday evening was tried this morning.

Edina Robert Parrish Quincy Stewart Keith

Local Notes From Bethel And Surroundings

Alf Taylor delivered hogs to Shelbyville from northeast of Bethel. Maggie Carpenter returned home near Maywood after visiting her daughter Mrs. J. A. Grossman, M. Schreiver and Lola Miller. Civil engineer Peterson discussed the proposed electric road here. George R. Hear sale drew a large crowd with stock selling well. Henry wd family to return to Illinois for a hardware trade. Garrett Kidwell rents his farm for the year. Miss Like from Quincy is nurse for Mrs. Sophia Curry postappendectomy. Curry recovering. C E Bower departed for DeWitt Arkansas with wife to Hannibal for visits. Robert Mewres and I M Ridder in Quincy on business. Several grippe cases reported. Christie Moore bought the saddle.

Alf Taylor Bethel Shelbyville Maggie Carpenter Maywood J. A. Grossman M.schreiver Lola Miller Peterson George R. Hear King Henry Wd Illinois Garrett Kidwell Miss Like Quincy Sophia Curry Wes Curry C. E. Bower DeWitt Ark Hannibal Robert Mewres I. M. Ridder Christie Moore

Stallion Sale At Henry County Auction

A fragment reports a Tuesday sale featuring a stallion at Henry County auction and two large grey draft mares sold for 365 dollars. Details on buyers or bidders are missing from the readable text.

Lowma “Ngot

Local notes from La Belle Missouri parish and visitors

Mrs George Ross and Mia visited Quincy on Monday. Mrs Sam Huse and two children and Mrs Roy Harmon left for Glengary Montana to join her husband in a new home. Mrs W B Simpson moved to Edina to join her husband the Knox county collector’s term continues. Mrs Mary White of Warsaw visited. Junior Christian Endeavor sale raised 26 dollars. J Andrew Ferguson’s accidental hand injury from a gun incident. Mr and Mrs James Porter welcomed a daughter. Mrs Porter was Stella Todd. Samuel Thompson spent Sunday with Mrs Robert Frankfort. William Goodwin and Rhoda May went to Knox City for eighty year birthday celebration. Ollie Thompson moving to Washington. Miss Geraldine Peters to Claude E Clark marriage in Norfolk Nebraska. Domestic science class Bazaar at high school netted about 35 dollars.

D. P. Delaney Mary White Warsaw Fannie Johnson Junior Christian Endeavor Society Jess Hudson Edna Roberts J. Andrew “Ferguson James Porter Sharpsburg Porter Stella Todd Samuel H. D. Thompson Robert Frankfort Novinger William . Goodwin Rhoda“May Knox City Ollie Thompson L .E Washington LaBelle Missy Geraldine Peters Claude E. Clark Norfolk Neb Omaha

Doddsville and area social notices through Macomb visits

Mrs Gus Well and son Everet called on business in Macomb Thursday. Mr and Mrs Chester P Paisley visited relatives near Rushville from Wednesday to Saturday. Arthur Hickle was a business caller in Matoml on Wednesday. Rev Leslie Vail and wife returned to Clinton IA after several weeks with relatives. The county coal Hepestiat has been visiting the coal mine in the county last week. Miss Mabel Lens teacher at Upper Central school visited with her parents near Camden. Miss Gladys Vail visited with Mabel Stone Saturday and Sunday. Geo Portwood was a business caller in Macomb Monday.

Doddsville Ill Gus Well and Son Everet Macomb Chester P. Paisley Rushville Arthur Hickle Matoml Leslie Vail Clinton

Swiss President Elected in Swiss Republic Change

Camille De Coppi was today elected president of the Swiss republic and Edmund Schulthess vice president in Berne. De Coppi, former minister of justice, is the present vice president of the republic.

Berne Des. 16 Paris Camille de Coppi Edmund Schulthess M. de Coppi

Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder troubles and more

The Texas Wonder medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments including diabetes rheumatism and back issues in men and women. It is sold by druggists or sent by mail for 31.00 with a two month supply. Testimonials from other states are available from Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO.

Texas E.W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Drugetste

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