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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
After a week of the biggest business ever handled the postoffice sees mail volume return to normal. Officials estimate 30 percent above prior years with a week of intense work exposing the staff’s endurance. Christmas day saw workers on the job by 4 a.m. delivering parcels and routes cleared by noon. Manager Lummis praised steady loyal service of the men.
Harvey E Smith longtime Palmyra dry goods leader and former First National bank director died Tuesday night at his Palmyra home at age 82 He was born Feb 25 1829 near Palmyra and moved to Palmyra after a career in Marion City He leaves a widow Perey and daughter Neva Smith Funeral plans tentatively set with Rev J T Bloom at the Christian church
Mrs Frank P Wood of Merrill Maine reports quick relief from headaches and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills They claim to strengthen weak kidneys remove poisons improve sleep and calm nerves The ad urges purchase of genuine Foley Kidney Pills from Miller Arthur Drug Co
An old time remedy claims Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens hair naturally and evenly, banishes gray strands by morning, stops scalp itching and hair loss, and restores fullness and luster with a 50 cent bottle bought at drug stores.
Representative William R. Wood files a House resolution to appoint a committee to probe stock market speculation tied to Secretary of State Lansing's statements about President Wilson. The panel would determine if any high official or relative within the administration profited from market fluctuations following the notes to European belligerents.
Visitors to cottage 22 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home admired the Christmas decorations in the large downstairs reception room with a decorated tree and electric lights. The second floor reception room also pleased passersby. Numerous residents and friends contributed gifts, flowers, and meals as Christmas masses were held, with 1277 men and 322 women present Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Mary Eliza Mellen formerly of Quincy died in Plymouth Wisconsin at 3 05 Sunday afternoon. She was about 70 and died of infirmities of age. Born in Quincy she lived here until three years ago when she moved to live with her grandson Sidney Mellen. The body will arrive in Quincy Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 30 in Muniper chapel with burial at Graceland cemetery. Flowers requested to be omitted.
Mrs Anna Louisa Hoener of 701 Monroe street died at 1 30 o clock Wednesday morning at her home from complications of advanced age after several weeks illness. Born in Herford Germany April 11 1838 she was 78. She came to Quincy at age 10 and lived here since. She was a member of St Pauls Evangelical Church and Ladies Aid. Her husband Herman Esener died some time ago. Survivors include five sons Walter Henry John Merman Hoener all of Quincy and William Ivener of St Louis two daughters Mrs Amelia Lit at home and Mrs Charles Ikercheval of St Louis 16 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and one brother Plerman Stockheeke of Quincy. Funeral services will be private at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 then at 230 o clock in St Pauls Evangelical Church with burial in Woodland Cemetery.
Mrs Cecelia Dick of GUG South Thiru Street died at 4 15 am Wednesday in St Marys Hospital from a complication of diseases after months of illness. Born in Chillicothe Ohio she was 64. She leaves two sons George and Charles of Quincy three daughters Mrs M C Sprague Los Angeles Mrs Lawrence Sheridan and Mrs William Moritz both of this city seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral notice later.
Mrs. T. E. Amburn formerly of Quincy died at 1 o clock Wednesday in Canton Missouri. She was Miss Emma Carter before marriage and leaves her husband and one daughter Miss Bert. Her sister Mrs L P Edwards of 327 Jersey Street spoke of the bereavement.
Word reached Mondon via C A Chittenden on Wednesday of Eugene Adams death in New York City. The message was sent by Mrs Adams, his cousin of Mr Chittenden. The Adamses kept a summer home at Pine Orchard, Connecticut.
The funeral was private at the Lindenbauer home on Fourteenth and Bell Echo at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with service at 2 p.m. at United Brethren Church led by Rev. H. W. Hueblood. Laillian and Fanetta Wood sang, bearers were Mildred Poor, Bessie Irinkley, Marie Alexander and Virgie Harms. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. out of town relatives included Louis Lindenbauer, Mrs. Katherine Terrill, and Stephen Vancl, with attendees from Camp Point and Liberty.
Mendon December 28 revival at the Methodist church led by Rev G G Maple closed last Thursday with eighteen accessions. Attendance and Sunday school interest have risen, with a Christmas tree and Saturday night entertainment. Repairs planned include a new roof already completed, spring painting and papering funded, and other improvements. Maple will preach Saturday night at 7 99. Sunday services at 10 am. Sunday school 11 am. Leavening sermon 7 30. Epworth league to be organized.
Funeral services for Gerhard Henry Bartell will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at his home 1104 Adams Street. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the rites.
The funeral was held at 2:30 PM Wednesday at the August F. Stormer undertaking establishment, 803 State Street, with Rev. A. W. Fruechte officiating. The service drew many attendees. Four brothers and two nephews served as bearers. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery.
Alfred C Bedford was named president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey succeeding the late John D Archbold He is twenty two years old and rose from the lowest subsidiary position to the top in thirty four years Starting in the Bergen Point Chemical Company he began work at eighteen and has since climbed to the presidency Bedford was born and raised in Brooklyn.
Funeral services for Wilford E Fuller will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the residence 1120 Jersey Street and at 9:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Tucson, Ariz. Dec. 28. Numerous towns in southwestern Arizona including Douglas, Bisbee, Phoenix, and Tucson face a coal shortage. Steps have been taken by commercial and civic organizations to determine the cause. Not a pound of coal is available in Douglas or Bisbee, and some residents are burning furniture for fuel.
Funeral services for Klamer Weckermann will be held at 2 PM this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Spilker 727 South Tenth Street. Burial is scheduled in Greenmount Cemetery.
Billie Mayberry of Eckert, Go reports two children choked and coughed with croup. A dose of Foley's Honey and Tar before bed stopped the attack and the next morning the cough and croup signs were gone. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. ad.
Dr. FE E Pratt announces a 42 page bureau booklet on Latin American trade for local chamber readers. It covers documents for identification, customs on samples, advertising duties, buying seasons, expenses and licenses. Copies cost ten cents via the superintendent of documents in Washington. Even the summer girl doesn't trifle with a millionaire's heart.
Marion County Farm Bureau News reports Friday December 29 Farmers Day in Palmyra with a 10:30 forenoon meeting to act on revised constitution and bylaws and a 1:30 address by William Hirth of Columbia on farming cooperation. Open afternoon meeting in the courthouse. Next week is Farmers Week at Columbia with Marion county attendees and ten county students traveling on $100 from the court. Names include Sidney Watters Carroll Moss Clyde Young Malcolm Moore Wallace Gray Bryan Clark Harold Fink Richard Tarlton Thomas Cunningham and David Cunningham with others such as J W Head Geo W Saffarrans Scott Cunningham Cliff Jacobs Prof Nelson and H T Nielsen also attending.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages and that $100 is offered to any case it cannot cure. The ad claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, builds up the constitution, and encourages nature. It invites testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio as the address for ordering from F F Cheney & Co.
London dispatch says the Greek government is carrying out its pledge to demobilize the army. The Advices note some soldiers boast about their wives as if to sell them.
An advertisement promotes a remedy for bladder troubles with a misprinted address and druggist distribution. It mentions a price of 31.90 and a two month treatment plan. Claims sworn testimonials and delivery by mail, attributed to Dr. B. W. Balby at 3926 Olive St. St. Louis.
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