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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1916

Page

6

Hazel Peters dies after long illness in Summer Hill and city

Miss Hazel Fern Peters, aged about 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Peters, died at 4 30 pm Sunday from tuberculosis after nearly a year of illness. Born October 14 1895 at Summer Hill Price County she moved with her parents to the city three years ago and graduated from Gem City Business College with honors. She worked as a stenographer for Underwood Typewriting Co and was a member of Summer Hill Methodist Church and Vermont Street Methodist Church in this city. She leaves her parents and two brothers Glenn and Forrest Peters. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday at the home with Rev H Y Selwister officiating. interment at Green Spat cemetery.

Hazel Fern Peters Twenty-second Street George A. Peters Gem City Business College Miss Peters Underwood Typewriting Company Mise Peters Summer Hill Price County Vermont Street Methodist

Willim Black Dies at Soldiers' Home at 75

Willim Black, a well known resident of the Soldiers Home, died Sunday afternoon at 12 35 at the Home from a complication of diseases. He was born in Maryland and was 75 years old. he had served in Co WK 92th Infantry Regiment.

Willim Black Maryland Itness Infantry

Death of Willard Murphy in St Mars Hospital

Willard Murphy died at St Mars hospital Monday morning after a prior hospital stay beginning last October. The cause of death was tuberculosis.

Willard Murphy St. Mars Hospital

Ship Purchase Bill Introduced in Senate Showdown

A fragmented report describes a ship purchase bill debated by lawmakers including a slate of senators from Kentucky Wisconsin and South Dakota. The measure would authorize government operation of ships during peacetime if private operators negotiate unsatisfactory terms. Supporters and opponents are noted, with expected votes from several new senators. The piece also advertises Sloan's Linctment for relief of neuralgia sciatica and related pains.

Teeseox Ate Clarke Thitchecock Tardwickh O'Gorman Vardaman Seti Kentucky Wiscont Gor John South Dakota

Dupont Denies Fires Followed Warnings at Plants

Dupont Powder Company, based in Wilmington, denied claims that recent fires and explosions at its plants were caused by spies or internal influence. The denial came after Friday night fires at the Carney's Point New Jersey facility killed four workers and injured three, with $109,000 in powder and property losses. The company rejected accusations that warning notices posted near the plant preceded the incidents.

Wilmington Del Dupont Powder Company Carney’s Point N. J Dupont Company Carmey’s Point

Dr King's New Life Pills Ad Promises Liver Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish liver. It claims relief from dizziness headaches constipation and biliousness and says the product tones the system aids digestion purifies the blood and improves complexion with a 26 cent price at the drugstore.

Dr. King Adv

No Apprehension Felt For Lost Boat

Washington reports a navy dispatch from Charleston stating a steamer sighted what appeared to be the missing submarine K-5 off the Florida coast near Jupiter Inlet at 5 30 p m January 31. Captain Fenn signed the message. Officials said the position could be consistent with the submarine continuing toward Key West on its natural course.

Washington Navy Department Charleston Florida Jupiter Inlet Fla D. A. Canfield Jupiter Fenn Department Key West

Kidney Pills Claim Quick Relief for Backache

A Missouri resident recalls severe back trouble two years ago until a 50c box of Poley Kidney Pills cured him. The ad lists common kidney trouble symptoms such as backache, headaches, rheumatic pains, puffiness, blurred vision, and disturbed sleep, attributing relief to Foley Kidney Pills from Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

Solomon Bequette Flat River Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Figures Given For Irelands Recruits

From the outbreak of the war to Jan 8 the recruits raised in Ireland numbered 86,277 according to the report of Baron Wimbborne lord lieutenant of Ireland published Monday night. He estimates at present there are about 400 000 unattested single men of military age in Ireland but deducting those indispensable for agriculture commerce and the production of munitions and those medically unfit for service he concludes the single men actually available would hardly exceed 100 600.

London Ireland Baron Wimborne Ile

Cantilever Rear Springs Promote Easy Ride and Comfort

The rear springs are famous cantilever type. These are probably the easiest riding and most shock absorbing springs ever designed. With these springs riding comfort is insured.

President would negotiate sale of Baja California to Mexico

Washington February 1 The president would be authorized to negotiate with the Carranza government for purchase of Lower California by a resolution introduced by Representative Britten of Illinois. He said such a purchase would place millions of dollars in the hands of the de facto Mexican government to repair and rebuild the country’s industries.

Lower California Washington Carranza Britten Illinois Mexico

Sub Committee Chosen to Hear Impeachment Evidence

The house judiciary committee authorized a sub-committee of three to take evidence of Representative Buchanan's impeachment charges against United States Attorney Marshall either in Washington or New York.

Washington Buchanan United States Marshall New York House Judiciary Committee

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