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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

11

Marriages Stir Quincy to Los Angeles and Nearby Areas

News from Quincy reports several marriages. Dr. Walter Wessels, formerly of Quincy, wed Miss Theodocia Longnecker in Los Angeles at the Church of Angels, with a dinner at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Wessels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Wessels of 1021 State Street, will reside at 2016 Nermadine Avenue in Los Angeles. The bride, daughter of the late Toe Lonnnecker, a Chicago lawyer and former Cook County states attorney, is a violinist and orchestra director in Los Angeles. Elsa Wessels, a nurse and sister of the groom, attended the ceremony. Also married were Austin Felsman and Miss Hazel Austin of Camp Point, officiated by Rev. G. L. Losh at the Jefferson Hotel parlors. they will farm near Camp Point. Emma Brooks of New London and Charles W. Loetterle of Balls County wed at the First Christian parsonage in Quincy, then left for New London. Florence B. Schmidt and William L. Kennedy married secretly in Palmyra, returning to Quincy later. Schmidt has lived in Quincy and worked at Gem City Garment, Kennedy will reside in Cleveland, with plans to move.

Quincy Walter Wessels Theodocia Longnecker Los Angeles Church of Angels Los Angeles Athletic Club Wessels Fred J. Wessels State Street Hingis College of Physicians and Surgeons Mondon Toe Lonnnecker Chicago Cook County Nermadine Avenue Elsa Wessels Austin Felsman Hazel Austin G. H. Austin Harry Oscar Felsman Camp Point G. L. Losh Grace Methodist Church Jefferson Hotel

Complications claim life of aged Green City man

Green City Missouri aged resident Dee 22 A died Thursday at his son in law Payne's home in Galt from complications of diseases tied to old age. Paradise Stock Farm owner Ecks held his annual cattle sale last Wednesday grossing about 12600 with a top bid of 730.60. Dinots and Towe Mr and Mrs Wallace returned for the winter, and Campbell visits from Kansas City with relatives.

Green City Dee Fredanette Plo. Payne Galt Sone Elis WE Ecks Paradice Stock Farm Angus Vattle Missouri Wallace Kansas City U Wo Campbell Mroo Fred Overst

Opposition to Bureaucrats Shapes Capitol Building Funds

Washington December 22 Chairman Mlark of the public buildings committee warned that executive heads of the departments oppose granting building authority to the departments rather than Congress. He and some representatives aim to block the measure and press for appropriations for smaller communities after Christmas. The sale of the West Indies land to the United States moves forward in the lower house.

Washington Mlark House Hien Congress Dureaucrats Int Poe Mittes Copentlagien London Bothers HS Ue United States Landsthing

Stoan's Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief

Stiff sore muscles of grippe or cold follow a cold, Stoan's Liniment eases them without staining or clogging pores. Penetrates quickly, relieves rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. Suitable after exercise. Get a bottle today at all druggists 235e.

Stoan

County Pupils Prepare for Spelling Contest

Adams county township spelling eliminations will run Feb 5 to 9 in many schools to select township representatives for the county event at Quincy High School on Friday Feb 16. Superintendent John Steiner named contest sites and a roster of teachers guiding the spelling battles. only first eight graders eligible.

Adams County Quincy John Steiner Quincey Spelies Thigh School North East la Prairie E. Matheney Houstor Glenwood Corean Meyer Keene—Loraine Fred Baldwin Lima W. FE. Leach Ursa—Uresea F. Hall Mendon—Mendon Z. V. McNutt Honey Creek Oatsburg J. L. Ens Minger Camp Point Maplewood Esther Thompson Concord Colpitt Jane Taylor Columbus Elda Sitler Gilmer— Fowler W. L. Viar Ellington—Center Alta Dickhut Clayton—Clayton W. H. Brewster Riverside Elmer Fengel Melrose Vickory Grove Edna Farnsworth Burton—Newton Nellie Stewart Liberty Leslie G. Fahs McKee Spring Valley Hazel E. Mas

Midland Lumber wins suit against Dallas City

Dallas City file of injunction by Midland Lumber Co. ruled in favor of plaintiffs by the Illinois Supreme Court. The Midland Lumber Co. was represented by Hartzell Cavanaugh Green and Martin of Quincy in the decision rendered Wednesday.

Dallas City Ilinois Supreme Court Midland Lumber Company Hartzell, Cavanaugh, Green and Martin Quincy

Edina Veteran George A. Cummings Dies After Illness

Edina Missouri mourns the death of George A. Cummings seventy six, Civil War veteran, longtime town property investor, Bible class teacher, and Knights of Pythias member. He passed away Wednesday morning after a brief illness, with funeral services held at his home Friday and burial in Kentland Indiana. He leaves a widow and four children, including William and H J Russ of Cleveland.

Edina George A. Cummings Chester County Pennsylvania Illinois 36Th Ilinois Wichita H. G Han William H. J. Russ Cleveland S. BE. Botsford Stiles Kentland Ind Knights of Pythias

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