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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

2

Long time resident Jennie Reynolds dies at 75 in Quincy

Jennie Frances Reynolds a longtime Quincy resident died at 8 40 AM in her granddaughter’s home 1026 North Monty Fourth Street from heart trouble born Monroe County Missouri February 4 1841 aged 75 widow of Henry W Reynolds she leaves two sons three daughters twenty five grandchildren and survives with church affiliations and Altar society funeral details to follow.

Jennie Frances Reynolds Quincy Lillian Myers Skinner North “—Onty-Fourth Street Reynolds Monroe County Henry W. Reynolds St. Rose of Lima Church Altar Society Frederick Henry St. Louis J. W. Myers Albert Anderson O'Sell Jerseyville

Death of longtime Lyons resident C C Rockenfield

C C Rockenfield longtime resident of sewen and vicinity died in the home of a grandson in Lyons Nebraska on December 8 message from Bowen. He formerly lived in Quincy and served on the police force here for several years. Carl Krause funeral held at 2 pm Sunday at 529 South Thirteenth Street and Salem church at 2:30 pm Rev H J Leemhuis officiated. Salem quartet sang. Bearers listed. Burial in Greenmount cemetery.

C. C. Rockenfield Cc. C. Rockenfield Sewen Lyons Neb Bowen Rockenfield Quincy Carl Krause South Thirteenth Street Salem Church H. J. Leemhuis Salem Quartet J. F. Pieper Fred Wessels William Gerdes John W. Meyer Louis Dingerson Fred Speckhardt Buria Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral services for Frank Damhorst and Ben Ayers

The funeral for Frank Dick Damhorst was held at 3 30 p m Sunday at his home and 4 p m at St Boniface cemetery with Rev Degenhardt officiating. Six nephews served as bearers. Burial followed at St Boniface Cemetery Ben Ayers funeral conducted at 2 30 p m Monday in Daugherty chapel by Rev Thomas Stephenson with many friends in attendance. Mrs I Frank Garner sang and bearers included John H Pott John Rump August Husemann and D W Cherry. Burial was in Woodland cemetery.

Frank Damhorst Frank Dick” Damhorst Joseph Damhorst Oak Street St. Boniface Father Degenhardt Clarence Damhorst Ben and Lee Rosen Herman Pinkelman George Milton Braxmeier Ben Ayers Daugherty Chapel Thomas Stephenson First Baptist Church I. Frank Garner John H. Pott John Rump August Husemann D. W. Cherry Surial Woodland Cemetery

Funeral for Andrew Burman at Park Place residence

Funeral services for Andrew Burman will be held at 3 PM this afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs C J Bush 1224 Park Place. Burial will be private in Woodland cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the services in the home.

Andrew Burman C. J. Bush Park Place Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for Frank Meckes at home

Funeral services for Frank Meckes will be held this afternoon at 2 30 in the residence 629 Jefferson street Burial will follow at Woodland cemetery in the same vicinity.

Frank Meckes Jefferson Street Woodland Cemetery

A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments

Traditional ad-promotional item for Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes rheumatism and irregularities in both men and women.Regulates bladder troubles in children.Promising two months of treatment per small bottle and a mail option for $1.00. Dr B W Fall address in St Louis Missouri appears with a local seller.

Texas Wonder B. W. Fall Olive St. St. Louis Grugeliets —Adv

Funeral held for Henry G. Garretts in private home and church

The funeral for Henry G. Garretts was held at 2 PM Monday at his home 529 South Eleventh Street with private services, followed by a 2:30 PM service at Salem Evangelical Church. A quartet sang as company employees attended. burial was at Greenmount Cemetery. Out of town relatives included Mrs Anna Brumen, Mrs William Renken, Mrs H Harms and Mrs Schoemeis among others.

Henry G. Garretts South Eleventh Street Salem Evangelical Church H. J. Leemhuis Fred C. Neumann William F. Gerdes F. Speckhardt William Apenbrink J. F. Pieper Fred Wessels John W. Meyer William Gerdes Herman Heidbreder Henry Spilker Greenmount Cemetery Anna Brumen Tallula William Renken Pleasant Plains H. Harms Beard, Jr John Raps Petersburg Mr. Garretts Christ Schoemeweis Petersburg, IL

Former Resident Bowles Dies in Monmouth

Mrs. Maury W. Bowles, 67, formerly of Quinney, died in Monmouth after a year of poor health. Born March 25, 1844, she lived in Quincy before marrying James J. Bowles on April 28, 1870, then moved to Monmouth. Survived by daughter Leola, sister Mrs. L. E. Wolsey, brothers Charles J. and Robert L., and half-brother Holman Bowles. burial in Monmouth.

Maury WH. Bowles Quinney Monmouth Quincy O Quincey James J. Bowles Bowles Leola T. Bowles L. E. Wolsey Pittsburgh Charles J Kansas City Kans Robert L Quincy Holman Bowles

Funeral Services for Mrs Hannah Wittland

The funeral for Mrs. Hannah Wittland was held at 1 30 p m Sunday at the home 1106 Monroe Street and at 2 p m at Christchurch by Rev B R Baumann of Bluff Hall The church quartet sang six grandsons served as pallbearers Burial took place in Woodland Cemetery.

Hannah Wittland Monroe Street Christchurch B. R. Baumann Bluff Hall Aang Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Arning set at home and church

Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Arning will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the home at 607 Payson avenue with private rites, and at 2:30 o'clock in Salem Evangelical church. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

Henrietta Arning Payson Avenue Salem Evangelical Church Woodland Cemeter

Carthage Boy Paroled From Pontiac Reformatory

Chitorgh Anderson of Carthage, accused in the murder of James Jacoby city marshal, was released from the Illinois state reformatory in Pontiac to his uncle George Falder after an obedient term. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a jury failed to reach a verdict on murder. Anderson shot Jacoby while being taken to jail.

Chitorgh Anderson Carthage James Jacoby That City Pontiac George Falder Anderson Tacoby

Foley’s Honey and Tar and Pills Trial Offer

An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and urinary issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Many Join Churches After Sunday Revival Efforts

In morning Protestant services many members were added to churches citywide as revival campaigns influenced old and new worshippers. The First Christian 75, Presbyterian 64, Bethel German Methodist 14, Grace Methodist 48, Congregational 14, United Brethren 36, First German Methodist 12, Luther Memorial 24, Vermont Street Methodist 150, Baptist 68, Eighth and Elm 6, with East End Christian awaiting a pastor. Over 506 new members are reported. Activities include Young Women's club event at the Congregational parsonage, a postponed United Brethren fellowship banquet due to illness, and sermons on religion in education at the Keokuk Congregational church. Additional notes mention Vermont Street Methodist meeting Friday, a Christmas sermon, watch meeting on New Year’s Eve, Luther Memorial Missionary society Thursday, and the Salem Sunday School Booster club rehearsing a play.

First Christian Church The Presbyterian Bethel German Methodist Grace Methodist Congregational United Brethren First German Methodist Luther Memorial Vermont Street Methodist Baptist Eighth Elm Baptist East End Vermont Street Methodist Church

Christmas Services and Sacred Concerts Highlight Local Week

Richard Ford and family are noted in January events as Christmas services occur at Luther Memorial Church on Christmas morning at 7 oclock with special music. Christchurch hosts Sunday evening service with Rev George A Buttrick delivering. The Chamber of Commerce Glee Club, with Miss Nifla Cannon and others, performed for Vermont Street Methodist Church. A flute solo by Xavier Fritsch was particularly enjoyed.

George A. Buttrick Christchurch Luther Memorial Church Chamber of Commerce Glee Club Nifla Cannon Xavier Fritsch Lawrence Behrensmeyer Frank Malambri Vermont Street Methodist Church Mr. Fritsch

Love Sickness Compared To Barbed Wire Fence

A cryptic reflection compares how a young man struggles to get over love sickness with a woman’s effort to clear a barbed wire obstacle, using a vivid metaphor to emphasize hardship in emotional recovery.

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to try Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestive relief and a lighter feel. It claims safe, prompt action without griping or nausea, and notes distribution by Foley & Co. with sales by druggists and a Chicago address.

Druggista Everywhere Foley & Co Chicago

Dr J H Rice to Return Home Today

Doctor J H Rice, ill in Cleveland, expects to return to Quincy today or tomorrow if there is no relapse. Also notes marriages licenses for Adam E Trout and Alta V Hofmeister, Wayne Crathars and Cecie L Bedemich, with dates and locations listed.

J. H. Rice Cleveland Ohio Quincy Adam E.trout Burrock Kansas Alta V. Hofmeister Beverly Wayne Crathars Chilton Cecie L Bedemich Belleville

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