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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

2

Road Plan For March Meeting In Illinois County

County committee approves a broad highway plan for March presentation to supervisors. The outline includes 281 miles of roads across all townships with oil gravel concrete and macadam options and state aid share. Engineer Will Marr predicts significant progress this year if the plan is approved by voters.

Willi Marr L. K. Boyer Boyer Chairan Oscar Arntzen James B. Cook Robert McIntyre W. J. Cunnane Met Marr Iilinois Board of Supervisors Oscar Arntgen Miethead Rutt

Will Give Social for New Church Members

Members of the First Baptist Church will host a social and reception for new members who joined in the last six months. No exact date has been set.

First Baptist Church

Wabash appoints L Scott new general auditor in St Louis

Wabash announces L Scott, current auditor of the Texas and Pacific in Dallas, will move to St Louis around February 15 to take charge of the accounting department as general auditor. He will report to the president and Anestar Tobin will report to him in the new structure.

L. G. Scott Texas and Pacific St. Louis Rearnes Wapbash L . Scott Dallas Anestar Tobin Scott

Rehearsing Play 10 to Be Given Next Month

The Booster club of St. Marys church rehearses a play titled In the Shadow of the Rockies to be presented next month. Cast includes Jim Gordon Barney Jansen Julian Gray Bert Kroner Seth Thompson Ed Hasenfratz Jack Dalton Ed Wiskirchen Hank Williams Eugene Peterschmidt Ned Davis Frank Fichter Dennis Mulcahy Raymond Bred Bud Thompson Frack Schlepphorst Chip Gordon Lillian Depenbrock Henrietta Wells Franeces Hummelt Bedelia O Rafferty Helen Thieman

St. Mary's Church Jim Gordon Barney Jansen Julian Gray Tenderfoot Bert Kroner Seth Thompson Gulden Gulch County Red Dog Ed Hasenfratz Jack Dalton Ed Wiskirchen Hank Willams Gulcen Gulch Eugene Peterschmidt Ned Davis Frank Fichter Dennis Mulcahy Emerald Isle Raymond Bred Bud Thompson Frack Schlepphorst Chip” Gordon Clden Gulch Lillian Depenbrock Henrietta Wells Franeces Hummelt Bedelia O’rafferty Jewel of Mulcahy’s Helen Thieman

Social and bridge club gatherings listed at multiple homes

Mrs Will Smith hosts a bridge whist afternoon at 1227 Kentucky Street. Several clubs met Monday with hostesses including Mrs Laurence Bonfoev Mrs Jack Ellis and Mrs WW Uhr enbrock. A Round Table paper on Industrial Evolution followed by discussion. An Eve ning piano gathering by Miss Elva Eckler accompanied a two course luncheon and prize games at 11861 Maine Street with attendees named.

Will Smith Kentucky Street Laurence Bonfoev Jack Ellis Round Table Leslie Hall WW. J. Uhrenbrock South Sixth Street G. Dasback van Doorn Heideman E. J. Kushman E. Loeffler W. Cramer Elva Eckler Galden Arthur Moenning

What Children Need Now Colds and Croup Remain Widespread

In harsh weather illness affects many children despite good care. Safe family medicines are in demand. Mrs. T. Neureuer of Eau Clair Wisconsin reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured her bow of a severe croup attack after other remedies failed. She endorses it for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Miller and Arthur Drag Co Adv.

T. Neureuer Eau Clair Wis

Miss Floy L. Earl to Be Married Soon

A local notice reports the upcoming marriage of Miss Floy L. Earl. Details are incomplete but indicate a forthcoming wedding in a North Twe township area with associations to Ursa and Carnwel.

Floy L. Earl Omar Fiey

Knights Prepare Dance Plans and Club Elections

The Knights announce upcoming dance events and club officer elections. Members Ralph Shberg, Ralph Vartecksem, and Hiram Rudt are involved in planning, with committees organizing future dances and parties.

Knights Ralph Sh.berg Ralph Vartecksem Hiram Rudt

Beautiful Quincy Homes by Ernest M. Wood

The aunt home of Attorney Eanery Lancaster at 129 East Avenue showcases a new school type design with broad lines and large rooms. A central hall leads to dining and living spaces, a grand fireplace, mahogany furnishing, oak fittings, a southeast den, stairway to a sleeping porch, four bedrooms, tapestry brick walls, and a wide front porch with brick columns.

Eanery Lancaster East Avenue Ernest M. Wood

Dayton-Dick Company Expands After Charter Consolidations

Stockholders of Stationers Manufacturing, Mississippi Valley Blank Book, and American Paper and Envelope voted to cancel those charters. Dayton Pump Co charter surrendered following merger with Dayton-Dick. Paper firms ceased after last March fire to avoid state and federal reporting. Henry F. Dayton remains the principal investor as the Dayton-Dick firm enlarges to export pumps, magnetos, and road tractors with a remodeled St. Joseph plant and a large addition to the Detroit linked Leader Engine.

Stationers Manufacturing Co Mississippi Valley Blank Book Co American Paper and Envelope Company Dayton Pump Co Dayton-Dick Co Dayton Henry F. Dayton Dayton Pump Company Dayton-Dick Company Leader Engine Company Detroit St. Joseph, Mo Dayton-Dick Front and York Streets

After la grippe what coughs linger

Bedford Indiana man describes lingering cough after la grippe. He says weight loss and weakness followed, then reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured him in two bottles. Miller Arthur Drug Co advertises the remedy.

Y M C A CALENDAR FEBRUARY EVENTS

Y M C A calendar lists events from February 8 to 18 including Disney Lyceum The Cavaliers at 3 15 p m and multiple tribe meetings lunch sessions and supper times. Activities feature volleyball basketball and mission talks with speakers Osgood and Penn.

Cavaliers Tronquois

Spring wear and local notices fill Quincey ads

A cluttered local page lists children's wash dresses from 50c to $1, Hal bach Schroeder Co and others showcase spring goods and novelties. Frequent city visitors include William Schlagenhauf and O G Clay. Woodmen masquerade ball slated for Wednesday night at Eagles hall. Public notices cover pianos for rent, embroideries on sale, and various business calls and travel notes from Halbach Schroeder Co, Weiler's, and local banks.

E. HL. Mitchell Berghofer- Mitchell Company Weiler Victor Records William Lehbring Labor Temple Peoria Robert Lehbring Halhaeh-Schroeder Co Shannon Maine Street Blessing Hospital Haibach-Schroeder Co Riley Shinn Plainville E. J. Kearney Pittsfield Great Paris Idaho Walter II Galesburg

Hearing on Q crossing at Golden South of City

State utilities commission will hear a safety dispute over the C B and Q railroad crossing one and a half miles south of Golden. Clayton township highway officials ask action to require the railroad to fix the crossing for safety as high banks on both sides obstruct views from all approaches. The commissioners claim the track’s curve makes it nearly impossible for travelers to see approaching trains.

C. B. & Q. Railroad Company Golden State Public Utilities Commission Highway Commissioners Clayton Township L. L Bover

Crossing Hazard Prompts Commission Hearing

A reader notes a coming train crossing danger and reports that Mr. Boyer wrote the commission Monday evening. It is expected a hearing will be arranged soon with a commission representative to visit the crossing, assess the risks, and hear testimony.

Pearl Fined for Stealing Stove

Jesse Pearl, colored, was fined $10 and costs in police court Saturday for vagrancy after stealing a stove from in front of Rosen and Lubeck store on Hampshire between Ninth and Tenth streets Friday morning. He loaded the stove onto his wagon and drove away, then tried to sell it at Rupp junk store at Twelfth and Broadway, the court weighing evidence against him.

Jesse Pearl Rosen Lubeck Hampshire Ninth Pearl Rupp Twelfth Broadway

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Back Pain Relief

A. H. Francis of Zenith Kansas reports severe back pain and limited movement, then relief after taking two thirds of a 50c box of Foley Kidney Pills. Middle aged and older adults with weak kidneys may find these pills ease sleep disturbing bladder issues, per Muller and Arthur Drug Co Adv.

A. H. Francis Zenith Kas Foley Muller & Arthur Drug Co—Adv

Death of Mrs Ri Willsey In Pittsfield

Mrs Ri Willsey wife of a wealthy local farmer died suddenly Sunday afternoon at her home near Pittsfield. Born in Pittsfield as Bro, she was about 35 and well known in the community. Survived by husband, son Scott of near Pittsfield, sister Mrs Mark Radburn and brother Arthur Brown. Funeral services expected Wednesday.

Pittsfield Ri Willsey Willsey Scott Willsey Pitfield Mark Radbu Arthur Brown

Turkish language boom in 30 German cities

Language of the Turkish language surges in Germany with courses now offered in 30 cities. Over 1,500 students study Turkish, driving multiple new classes. German Turkish association reports demand grows, with two extra courses planned for beginners and advanced students, all taught by Turkish instructors.

TU Berlin Ber Cas

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