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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1915

Page

8

McCafferty Held For Murder In Quincy Saloon Death

Frank McCafferty was arrested at his home on a murder warrant for the death of William Miller who collapsed after a blow in the Sacra saloon at Sixth and York. An inquest and witnesses described Miller as quarrelsome but not clearly dying from the blow. An autopsy was planned to determine the cause as McCafferty remained jailed.

Frank McCafferty William Miller Sacra Sixth York Streets Miller Fred G. Wolfe McCafferty Willian Miller Whig Mcafferty William Miler McCafferts W. Minnper North Pulth Street Beth Meiers Sacra & Phelps Zollinger Lee Blickban South Fifth Street Blickhan Hile Zallinger Ervin Perry North Ninth Street Frank Marold Ninth Hampshire Streets Whey Sacra & Phetne Soovick Ham Cedent Jake Miller Illinois Iowa Missouri Jacksonville Ffe Albert Miller George Evans Ife Mctafferty Evans Collins Tie Brothers

Jacksonville Man Weds Mt Sterling Bride in Simple Ceremony

In Billy Smith’s county clerk office at 3 30 p m Justice Ben Heckle united E Allen Perry of Jacksonville 66 and Mrs Florence Z Hoover of Mt Sterling 56 in marriage The bride is well known in the area near Quincy and the couple presented a pretty appearance.

Billy Smith Welock Ben Heckle E. Allen Perry Jacksonville Florence Z. Hoover Mt Sterling Quincy

Bush and Stephenson Wed in Canton Court Ceremony

Christmas day was set as the wedding date for Earl Francis Bush and Arbell Koo Stephenson of Canton Missouri. They married yesterday at 2 30 p m in Justice E J Bonneys court room with the justice performing the ceremony. The groom is a farmer from the Canton area and the couple returned to their home to rest.

Earl Francis Bush Arbell Koo Stephenson Canton E. J. Bonney Horkoud

Fragmentary OCR Note with Names and Numbers

Fragmentary text lists numerous names such as Everett Error Gray Mia Sterling and Mia AdbOL Ro Stephenson with scattered numbers and phrases. The content resembles a damaged OCR excerpt lacking coherent events or clear context for a full summary.

Omg Mia Sterling Fact Carton Mia Adbol Ro Stephenson Isgal Carton, Mo

Reward Offered for Cure of Catarrh

An advertisement claims Halts Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh and related ailments. It offers 100 dollars to anyone the remedy fails to cure and directs readers to send testimonials to FL J. Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists nationwide.

Leorn Catarns Catarch J. Cheney &Oq Toledo Gruggiats

Well At Morn Dies Suddenl y

Obituary notices report the sudden death of John H Enghauser after a morning rise at his home on North Tenth Street. Apoplexy is suspected. He was 47, a life resident of Quincy, and survived by his mother, four brothers, and a sister.

John H. (Sullivan) Enghauser North Side North Tenth Street Mr. Enghauser Enghauser Quincy St. John’s Catholic Church St. Anthony's No. 11 Catherine Enghauser John Enghauser William Creston Iowa Joseph and Rudolph Chicago Herman Bernard Kemmer

Stove Mounters In Annual Hop At Turner Hall

The thirtieth annual dance of Stove Mounters and Drillers' union No. 3 drew a large crowd at Turner hall with Farrell's Orchestra providing music. An estimated 1,200 to 1,500 attendees enjoyed the event as committees listed include Arrangement 9 with Frank Fickmeyer as chairman and Louis Drechsler as secretary, among others.

Stove Mounters and Drillers’ Union Turner Hall Farrell Frank Fickmeyer Charles Spilker Ho Sanders Louis Drecksler Geo. Pauk Ho Vogel Geo Schmitt al Boehl Elgar Klemme Hy Tluenet BTW Sanders Louis Drechsler Geo Sehmitt Vogel Edgar Klemme Hy. Heener Fleet Geo Pauk

Widow Bolte Receives Life Estate in 1908 Property

The document records a 1908 transfer where widow Ryothe Bolte receives a life estate in property tied to David Bolte’s death. Executors include John Woolatt, Kendrick Es treeN Taschs Vegel, Neva A Helt, and Osborn. the widow is Rhoda Scott. Baptist College of La Grange is referenced in connection to the case.

David Bolte Marmered John Woolatt Kendrick Phares Osborn Dexevutnax

Women eat Christmas dinner at the Works

Four of five women arrested at the Mitchell saloon on Third and Hampshire streets were guests at a Christmas dinner hosted by Superintendent Mike Reardon on South Front Street and will remain his guests for 541.4 days after failing to pay a $25 fine plus costs. Pauline Cary paid her fine and avoided the Works. Also jailed were Andy Snyder, Charles Henderson who were not prosecuted, and other court cases included Dr J A Welch fined for intoxication and Joseph Hoffman fined for peace disturbance.

Mitchell Third Hampshire Streets Mike Reardon South Front Street Pauline Cary Ethel Smith Dora Howard Daisy Shubert Florence Dyer Andy Snyder Charles Henderson J. A. Welch Jas. Dempsey J. McFarland Joseph Hoffman Vermont

Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Obituaries

Multiple death notices report funeral services and burials across local cemeteries. Alexander Turner Luella Nicholson Henry Schuering Paul Grimm Mary Altrogge Louise Harrison Dora Heumann Alvira Blauser Anna M Notstau and George Del are among those referenced with service times and burial sites in Greenmount Cavalry St Peter St Anthony and Greenmont cemeteries.

Wife Seeks Separation After 45 Years of Alleged Cruelty

Mrs. Alice Ralph sues Americus Don Carlos Ralph in circuit court for separate maintenance alleging lifelong cruelty. She cites a 1871 halter strap beating and threats after she joined the Christian church in August 1915. Judge Akers barred disposal of the couple’s real estate pending the suit. Attorneys George Govert and W Emery Lancaster represent Mrs. Ralph.

Alice Ralph Circuit Court Americus Don Carlos Ralph Ralph Christian Church Ursa Albert Akers George Govert W. Emery Lancaster

Popular couple to wed in near future

The article announces the marriage of John R. Wellman and Rose Sexauer both of the city. Wellman is the son of Mrs. F. B. Little of Elm street and has many friends. Sexauer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sexauer of South Tenth street. The couple plans to wed around December 29 and reside on a farm nearby with visits here.

John R. Wellman Rose Sexauer F. B. Little Elm Street F. G. Sexauer South Tenth Street

Horses and mules killed by train near Mark

The claim agent for the C B Q Railroad Co investigated ten horses and mules owned by Fitzgerald and a team of Bert Logan's fine horses killed when a K line train struck them Thursday morning. The animals were grazing on the prairie and are believed to have entered through open gates onto railroad property.

C. B. & Q. Railroad Co Mark Fitzgerald Bert Logan

Muldoon Named Substitute Policeman for City Beat

William Muldoon former business agent for the Building Trades assembly was named substitute policeman by Chief Koch. His appointment will be placed before the city council Monday night for approval. Muldoon began a Fifth ward beat last night amid a police staff shortage due to illness.

Muldoon William Muldoon Building Trades Assembly Koch Coon

AHL Davis Confined at Home With Illness

AHL Davis of 210 13 North Pourth Street is reported confined to his home due to illness.

Ahl Davis North Pourth Street

Stove and Furnace Repair and Gas Pipe Fitting Service

Notive advertises cleaning and repair of stoves and furnaces with repairs available, plus gas and water pipe fitting. Emergency service day and night with staff at 214 Sample Street. phone number listed.

Quail Santa Declares Quail Aid At Snow Covered Grounds

The Mississippi Valley Hunters Association voted a $100 grant to buy grain for feeding bob whites during heavy snow to prevent starvation. They will distribute grain via farmers and local cars, aided by the South Side Boat club house and the association's secretary Duke Schroer.

Santa Claus South Side Mississippi Valley Hunters’ Association Duke Schroer Hunters’ Association South Side Boat Club

Health of Quincy Motor President Dies Noted in Pneumonia

Jack Weisenborn Di of Pneumonia at Blessing hospital was in critical condition yesterday afternoon needing a pulmotor to aid breathing. His status remained unchanged last evening according to reports.

Jack Weisenborn Tiwin Weisenborn Quincy Motor Company Blessing Hospital City Pulmotor

Stranger Arrested At Burlington Depot For Pilfering Suitcase

David Vivian, a stranger in the city, was arrested by Officer Tom Ryan at the Burlington depot late yesterday on a charge of pilfering and vagrancy. He carried away a suit case from a street scene at the depot. The suit case was recovered soon after.

David Vivian Burlington Tom Ryan

Weather outlook across Illinois Missouri and Iowa

Unsettled conditions bring rain or snow with rising temperatures in parts of Illinois. Missouri faces warmer Sunday, then snow Monday with strong winds. Iowa shows rain or snow Sunday with warmer east, colder Monday and Sunday night. Local lows rise to 23 to 29 degrees with light snow reported.

Illinois Missouri Iowa

St Jacobs Oil Backache Cure Ad Claims Instant Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a non irritating treatment for backache lumbago and sciatica. It promises rapid relief from soreness stiffness and lameness with a small trial bottle urging immediate purchase.

ST. Jacob's Orn St. Jacob's

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