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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1915

Page

11

Masons Bury Prominent Man Henry Walton

Dr Lyman M Greenman led the Masonic burial for Henry P Walton at the Masonic temple The interment was at Woodland cemetery Active pallbearers included Judge Lyman McCarl and C W Breitweiser Honorary pallbearers were J H Best George Wells and others Walton a native of Massachusetts moved to Kentland Indiana in 1869 started a grocery bakery business later moved to Quincy He served as president of the Humane Society Woodlawn Cemetery association and Sheridan Steve Co and was active in Republican politics

Lyman M. Greenman Unitarian Church Henry P. Walton Masonic Temple Order Mr. Walton Woodland Cemetery Lyman McCarl C. W. Breitweiser T. G. Wolfe R. M. Wagoner W. A. Martin C. D. Center J. H. Best George Wells R. Wood George ¥. Miller E. R. Chatten Walton St. Mary’s Hospital Massachusetts Mr. Waiton Kentland Ind Quincy Sarah E. Jackson The Humane Society Woodlawn Cemetery Association Sheridan Steve Co

Well Known Woman Dies After Pneumonia Attack

A Quincy resident for 47 years Mrs Anna Eilers 60S Payson avenue died at 6 30 p m yesterday after an eight day illness from pneumonia She was born in Wachtum Germany aged 62 years 3 months and 11 days and credited with active church work at St Marys Catholic Church and the Ladies Aid society Survived by husband Bernard Eilers son Frank Eilers five daughters Ida Kate Mary Renetta Mrs M J Hirtreites Mildred and others and three sisters Mrs A Schmitt Mrs Catherine Heinz and Mrs Mary Hasenfratz All residents of the city

Quincy Anna Eilers Bernard Eilers Payson Avenue Wachtum Germany Henry Kerte St. Mary's Catholic Church Ladies’ Aid Society Frank Eilers Fort Wayne Ind Ida Kate Mary Renetta M. J. Hirtreites Mildred Eilers Francis Virginia Arthur Hirtreites A. Schmitt Catherine Heinz Mary Hasenfratz

Traveling salesman Benedict wed in Springfield

Dispatch reports a wedding license issued late yesterday in Springfield to Benjamin F. Benjamin of this city and Miss Caroline Waack of Kansas City Missouri. Benjamin, a well known traveling salesman, resides at 1020 Maine Street.

A. Dispatch Springfield Benjamin F. Benjamin This City Caroline Waack Kansas City Benjamin Maine Street

Doctor Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad

Colds need attention with throat and chest trouble. Bell's Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and destroys germs in the throat or nose. Pine is antiseptic and honey soothing, together powerful against germs. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. 24c. sold by all druggists.

Bell

Union Officers Elected at Trades and Labor Assembly Meeting

The semi monthly meeting of the Trades and Labor assembly elected officers led by President Theodore Bisser with George Milbert as vice president and George N. Schmidt as recording secretary. An executive board of James Holt, George Friese, Dave Ross, and Barney Dieters was chosen, and a convention for the Illinois Federation of Labor in Quincy was planned.

Trades and Labor Assembly Labor Temple Theodore Bisser George Milbert George N. Schmidt Oscar Prine H. H. Thesen Peter Kuhlman Charles Spilker IH. N. Thesen Thomas Gillespie James Holt George Friese Dave Ross Barney Dieters

Maroons Win a Close Game in Hannibal

Quincy Maroons edge Hannibal Y M C A by 41 to 39 after a five minute overtime to break a 37 37 tie. Carl Merkle led visitors with key free throws in the overtime, as both teams traded fast plays and solid defense in a high scoring tussle in Hannibal Missouri.

Hannibal Y. M. C. A Hannibal Quincy Maroons Carl Merkle Davies Maroons

Drys Inning Highlighted At Vermont Street Church

Rev Howard H Russell founder of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at a large Vermont Street M E church meeting predicting dry states across the nation within five years and noting nine states turning dry in 1915. A quartet sang popular airs and Russell’s career as lawyer minister and reformer is sketched.

Quincy Vermont Street M. E Howard H. Russell Anti-Saloon League of America United States Sdoward H. Russell Oberlin O.) College and Theological Seminary Congregational Church Russell Anti-Saloon League

Officers Elected by Rockford Motorcycle Club

Quincy riders were invited to the Rockford Motorcycle Club fourth annual banquet in Forest City, January. Large statewide turnout expected as the club is among the largest. Joe Esler plans to attend the annual meeting with local riders possibly joining. Elected officers for the ensuing year include President Reuben A. Croon, Vice President William Swanson, Secretary Ralph Olson, Recording Secretary Henning Johnson.

Quincy Rockford Motorcycle Club Forest City Rockford Club Joe Esler Rockford Reuben A. Croon William Swanson Ralph Olson Henning Johnson

Military officers and committee names listed in report

Captain Carl Swanson and Lieutenants Andes Zick and E J Larson are named along with Junior Sentinel G F Johnson and Directors Fred Dummer Elmer Larson Paul Pfanstiel. Entertainment Committee members include Ralph Olson Carl Bradstrom A L Johnson R A Croon N L Brittenham Edward Conley noted as recovering at St Marys Hospital after paralysis of the tongue Sunday affecting speech.

Carl Swanson Arthur Andes Edward Conley St. Mary's Hospital Conley

Strong and Well as Ever After Kidney Pills Claim

Fred Smith of 325 Main St Green Bay Wise says Foley Kidney Pills relieved long back soreness and pain and he is now as strong and well as ever. Winter aggravates kidney trouble and joints. Foley Kidney Pill helps kidneys eliminate pain calling poisons Miller Arthur Drug Co.

Fred Smith Main St Green Bay Wise Foley Miller & Arthur Dru Co

New Year's Day Reception At Y M C A

New Year’s day events at the Y M C A include a 2 30 PM reception for Boys department members and families with Dickson orchestra music and a swimming arts gym exhibition. Evening events feature a 7 30 PM for Men’s department and friends with more music and gym shows plus a senior department volley and basketball game. Large crowd expected. Alonso Mever, a night patrol driver, has returned home after hospital stay for a lame hip. The Alaban Minstrels performed at Mendon’s opera boat last night, touring in cars.

Yoom.ca Dickson Dickson Orchestra Alonso Mever Jackson Street Blessing Hospital Mr. Mever

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Masons Dr. Green Benedict Pure Ice CO Jersey Street Dick Bros Bisser Labor Federation Pere Ille Maroons Mach PS Seers Woos Tie Merkle Hannibal McKey Hogg Bolton A Merkle L. Mever Lewis Wich Mever Heidbreder C. Merkle Hannibal—McKey Hogg Merriman Foster Hannibal— McKey R. T. Stuchland Sue C Chicgo Rev. Reed Oliver Reed First Baptist Charch B. H. Morris Lula Shaller Palmyra Duplex Tire Company Reed John R. Wellman Rose Marie Sexauer Che Leiser, Company Hampshire St Y.M.G.A Minstrese Satom Lurch Merdon Westerdne Putoonm Mendon Opera Boatse
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