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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
Local community notes thanks Time-Is staff for support received from readers and donors during a period of need. Residents express gratitude for assistance, volunteer help, and continued involvement with town programs and events.
The Salvation Army in Quincy reports strong year end support and ongoing prison work. Thousands attended meetings and helpers provided food clothing shelter. Volunteers like Mrs. Laharman shared handmade gifts and a ribboned wish for needy children. The year’s tally includes 382 meetings 17371 inside attendees 5040 street participants 387 street services 77371 attendance and 12000 annual average.
Mrs Louis Lovelace, once of Ursa in Adams county, died suddenly yesterday while preparing the noon meal at her country home one mile south of Maywood. In perfect health, she collapsed and died within ten minutes, leaving a husband and five children. The body will be taken to Ursa for services near the old home.
In Hannibal Missouri a federal jury awarded Cecil Dawson and James W Settle 4750 damages against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad in a hard fought case. The suit sought 16000 for loss of tools and machinery when their Monroe City business burned December 26 1912, claimed to be caused by a passing locomotive spark. The jury deliberated twenty one hours after originally failing to reach a verdict.
At the Orpheum the production The Girl Question stars Guy Voyer as head waiter with Frederic Dunham and the LaSalle quartet. The show also features Arthur Wilson Jerome Flangan Sidney Garrison Al Garbelle Lorraine Bernard Harriet Lee and a large responsive chorus. Strong numbers include Virginia Lee performed by Lorraine and Alabam a minstrel specialty with notable dance by Mr Garrison and Miss Trathlern.
State Superintendent F G Blair of Springfield explains the law on recognized high schools and higher institutions. He notes the scope of review, progress toward a comprehensive catalogue, and its expected 150 pages detailing entrance requirements and recognized schools. This will aid principals teachers and pupils nationwide.
J. J. Pullman, a well known Burton farmer, is getting along nicely following an operation that he underwent in St. Marys hospital in this city on Thursday.
Cleve P. Crane editor of the Adams County Democrat returned to Quincy from St. Louis where he was exonerated of any connection with the shooting of Mrs Ruth Oliver and Andrew J Peterson. He then went to Mendon to arrange for the continued publication of his weekly newspaper. This week’s issue will be printed today.
The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Francis church will install new officers at the next regular meeting on January 2. The annual event marks the group’s leadership transition with members gathering for the ceremony.
Various city items note presales and specials at local shops. Safety razors from Kiefer Pharmacy. wear Ever aluminum ware discount. special for today dresser scarves at 59c each. Hotel Quincey New Year Eve reservations exceed 100. decorations underway. Edna Pearce returning from Knox College to Chestnut Street home for holidays. Mrs. A DeBois suffers a broken arm after a fall on the toy sidewalk.
Rev J O Kirkpatrick of Grace M E church spoke at the city high school on The Life of Christ. The illustrated lecture used the school’s projector and featured 300 slide collection with selective views, pleasing pupils and teachers on the last morning before holiday break.
An old fashioned jingle invites readers to mail a slip to Foley Co. Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s cough and cold remedies. Included are Money and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets plus a pharmacist’s drugstore advertisement by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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