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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
16
The report urges optimism for the coming year, citing improving conditions and a positive perspective. Analysts expect steady gains across sectors with a focus on growth and stability for households and businesses.
Retailers across Quincy praise abundant inventories and cautious spending as shoppers favor practical gifts. Stores like Kespohl Mohrenstecher and Reid report better sales versus last year with crowds and orders from Springfield-driven traffic. Executives like J H Mever and Rudolph Tenk note high demand for useful items over flashy novelties while maintaining optimism for the season.
J Louis Pfau former owner of Aetna Ironworks in Quincy died in Aurora Missouri yesterday afternoon at 3 15 o clock He was a prominent local figure whose plant stood at Second and Hampshire streets He had pursued zinc mining near Aurora and made Chicago his home for many years
After six months of serious illness from age related complications, Mrs Catherine Spathe died yesterday at 4 45 am at her daughter Mrs Louise Easley 431 North Sixth street Quincy aged 84. She was a former Durham resident and Methodist church member. Remains go to Durham for burial tomorrow. Survived by three sons Henry Taylor John and Will in various towns and by her daughter Mrs Easley.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Knoblock of 1903 Ohio street announce the birth of a son. Mrs Knoblock formerly Myrtle Young of this city. Born to Mr and Mrs K M Miller of Pawnee Ill on Tuesday a son. The Millers are former Ouiney residents, the father once employed by the Sheridan Stove company.
In Chicago a freight rate case is discussed with emphasis on the position of those who oppose carriers. The article notes opposition voices from Illinois and the East States and outlines arguments in the dispute over shipping charges.
Pennsylvania advocates argue against a five percent Illinois rate increase, saying shipping from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and beyond could outcompete Illinois made goods. Commissioner Boswell claims the real issue is Illinois versus eastern states and potential loss of manufacturing to nearer markets. Richard Yates chairs the hearing as Illinois shippers present their case to the state utilities board.
Virgil Green and Miss Bertha Dwyer, both Quincy residents, quietly married at 7:30 pm in the home of Rev W D Endres, pastor of the First Christian church on Oak street. The couple will live at the bride’s home temporarily while the groom, in the real estate business with his father, handles early plans.
David Klein, analyst for the state pure food commission, warned city milkmen to ensure customers wash milk bottles properly. He warned neglect could lead to illness according to the scientist's opinion.
The town promotes Christmas Savings Club through State Savings Loan & Trust Company with branches on Broadway and South Side. Local stores feature Halbach Schroeder Co merchandise from infant ties to bath robes, and post office expands holiday parcel service daily. Residents including Roger Montgomery and Thomas Clark family happenings anchor a season of shopping, travel, and events.
We extend gratitude to Herman lodge of Masons International Molders union Tron Molders union No 44 Quincy IL Iron Molders union No 142 Hannibal MO Rev Buttrick Undertaker Daugherty friends and others for heartfelt offerings services sympathies and kindnesses during our father’s bereavement.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Edward McGuire will take place Monday morning from the residence 90114 Jersey at 8 30 and at 9 o'clock at St Peter s Catholic church Burial at St Peters cemetery Friends invited.
Bicycle and motorcycle shop invites buyers to inspect a large selection of over 50 bicycles and some second hand motorcycles for Christmas. Located at 9th and Broadway with phone number 1005 W.
An advertisement from A Swink's jewelry shop at 610 St Hampshire advertises a large sale of diamonds and various first-class jewelry at cost to liquidate the jewelry business. The terse notice markets a broad selection with emphasis on price reduction.
The Marion County Round-up concluded with most awards decided and 25 entries in the babs health contest to be announced Monday. Poultry prizes went to winners including Theodore Burkhardt Kitty Phillips and Olney Bowles, with multiple firsts and seconds among Wyandottes and Leghorns.
Illinois will see generally fair weather Sunday and Monday with cooler temperatures in the west. Missouri reports fair conditions Sunday with a likely unsettled Monday and cooler air northward. Iowa remains generally fair and cold through Sunday and Monday. Local readings: 7 am 19, noon 33, 5 pm 86, midnight 30. River stage at midnight 38. fall of 0.4.
The river level between Warsaw and Louisiana is expected to fall over the next 48 hours, reducing likely flooding risk. Hydrological outlook indicates gradual decline, with local conditions varying by tributaries and rainfall.
Verbal marriage notices list Richard Reische 29 and Mabel May Heimbrich 26 of Versailles, William Ir Todd 23 and Luella Smith 18 of Mendon, Virgil E Green 23 and Bertha Dwyer 20 of Quincy.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials from readers. Address: F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists.
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