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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1920

Page

10

Mrs Eva Wear to Be Brought Back to Quincy

In Peoria Illinois on February 10, Mrs Eva Wear faces contempt of court for taking custody of her eight year old daughter awarded to the father after divorce. Probation Officer Smith trailed her to Quincy where she was taken into custody Monday night. She had placed the girl in school and found work in a local department store. Police Chief Rhodes released her earlier when he learned she fled to give maternal care to the child.

Peoria Eva Wear Quincy

Mother Discovers Dead Baby After Night Inquest

Mrs Roy Gulick awoke Monday to find her baby, frail since birth, dead in her arms. The mother had left the child sleeping beside her. The husband, Roy Gulick, described the night and the inquest by Coroner Lawrence Amen. The coroner’s jury ruled death from natural causes.

Roy Gulick Gulick South Eleventh Street Burlington Lawrence Amen

Major General Wood warns Americans on draft and health

Major General Wood warns that universal service and the draft left about three million men with only half fit for line service. He stresses the dangers to race and national efficiency and urges healthier blood and cells. The ad touts REOLO tablets from Dr. A L Reusing Laboratories, sold by Brown & Mays Drug Co. as a two week, dollar treatment with a money back guarantee.

Universal Service Wood Metropolitan Magazine Dr. Reusing Reusing Dr. A. L. Reusing Akron Ohio Brown & Mays Drug Co 5Th Hampshire Streets

Koch Seeks Wife After Months Desertion in Quincy

Clyde Koch of Versatiles Illinois searches in Quincy for his wife who left home with four children over a month ago amid alleged infidelity. He plans forgiveness if she returns. The husband of the brother-in-law and six children are mentioned. no trace found after visits to officials and searches along the river region.

Clyde Koch Versatiles Quincy Pike County Koch Mr. Koch Mrs. Koch

Turners Plan 67th Mask Ball Next Monday

The Turners announce their 67th annual mask ball and carnival at Turner hall next Monday evening. A large supply of costumes will be provided for attendees who wish to wear them. Only masked and costumed participants will be allowed on the floor before the grand march. The event features fan making and carnival acts, aiming to make the grand march the largest in the group’s history, with music by the O'Farrells.

Turners Turner Hall O’farrells

Humphrey Case Put Off To Wednesday In Quincy

T. F. Humphrey charged with taking nine dollars from J. W. Tenk’s grocery firm on South Seventh street has a continuance in Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle's court to Wednesday afternoon at 2. He was arrested in Galesburg and brought to Quincy by Sheriff Jim Simmons. Factory community sings were held at several plants including Gardner Governor Electric Wheel Gem City Garment today at noon Meyer Reighard Higgins factory and Gem City Business College at 3 35 this afternoon.

Humphrey T. F. Humphrey J. W. Tenk South Seventh Street Court of Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle Galesburg Jim Simmons Quincy Gardner Governor Company The Electric Wheel Company Gem City Garment Company Meyer- Reighard-Higgins Morrison Gem City Business College

Miller Couple Welcomes Daughter Evelyn Alice in Mobherly

A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Walter A Miller of Mobherly Missouri. This is their first child and she will be named Evelyn Alice. Mrs Miller was formerly Miss Esther Hertzler, daughter of Rev A H F Hertzler, pastor of the Kentucky Street M E church.

Walter A Miller Mobherly Evelyn Alice Miller Esther Hertzler A. H. F. Hertzler Kentucky Street M. E. Church

Melrose Turns Attention to Pure Bred Livestock

Melrose residents show growing interest in pure breds with Mrs Russell Herleman buying a fine pen of S C Orpingtons from Indiana to bolster her flock. In sports, Ohio State lost to Illinois 35 to 27 in Columbus on Feb 10.

Melrose Russell Herléman Indiana Illinois OHIO Columbus Ohio State Ilinois

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Flu Preventative

Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a standard blood purifier to prevent the flu and other diseases while advising immediate physician consultation for active illness. Claims it strengthens the blood, renews vitality, improves appetite, and aids recovery after grip and other diseases. Also recommends Hood's Pills as a carthartic if needed.

Hood

Plans to Bestow French Honor Awards for Quincy Dead

Quincy relatives of boys who died in service will receive French honors in a ceremony organized by three American Legion posts Henry R. Hill Joseph W. Emery Jr and Harrison Perkins. Judge Oleson of Chicago and Col Otis Duncan Springfield will speak at the February 22 service and the medals will be distributed. A further planning session is set for the Wednesday following.

Quincy American Legion Judge Oleson Chicago Col Otis Duncan Springfield Judge Oelson Col. Duncan Henry R. Hill Joseph W. Emery, Jr Post Harrison Perkins Post

Aero Exposition Plans Air War Demonstration in Quincy

A letter to the Quincy Chamber of Commerce outlines plans by the American-French Aero Exhibition Company to tour the middle west with airships and exhibit battle planes and aerial guns. The chamber is asked to help advertise by posting bills and placards and distributing notices, with paid admissions for returns after air flights.

Bowling totals and high scores filed for Hageman

The record notes series totals of 674 712 631 with a 2017 high score by Hageman at 187 and high average of 155. Next match features Painters versus Bakers with scores to follow.

Hageman Painters Bakers Marines Fuhrman Crawford Eiff . Eeeweeee Mueller Totl Hoffman Brinkoetter Myers Crooks Gunther Nein St. Boniface Reviera Ave. Geo Carl Entrup Laake Moening Ed Tronaker Honaker Ridder Labor Temple R. Ascheman Zoeph Ween E. Ascheman Blickhan Fleet Kelker Eee Strathman Bredenbeck

Rotarians Leave For Big Capital Meeting

Fifty or more Rotarians departed by special train at 10 30 p m Monday night from the Wabash to Springfield for the Inter City meeting of district clubs Local Rotarians were joined by a Macomb delegation and more delegates boarded at Hannibal Several planned travelers were kept home by illness Will Fifer who oversaw the Quincy delegation arrangements is ill at his home and did not go

Wabash Springfield Macomb Hannibal Will Fifer Quincy

J. L. Pickering To Be In The City Today

J L Pickering the internal revenue collector for the Eighth district will visit the city today to meet local officials and discuss tax collection matters and enforcement priorities. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to streamline collection and address compliance in the district.

J. L. Pickering Internal Revenue

Tobacco harms arteries says Dr Conner

A doctor warns tobacco causes arterial hardening and other health issues. The ad pitches Nicotol tablets as a craving killer with a steel bound money back guarantee, urging readers to ask their druggist about success in breaking the habit. Heidbreder Bros Miller and Arthur and Brown and Mays are named distributors.

Heidbreder Bros Miller & Arthur and Brown & Mays

Digestive Ailments Attributed To Stomach Acidity

A physician explains that stomach troubles stem from excess hydrochloric acid, not lack of digestive juices. He recommends Jad Salts to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and promote digestion, advising one week of use before breakfast for relief and overall digestive aid.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Hair Color

Sage and Sulphur used to restore faded gray hair to its natural color. Today Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores, said to darken hair naturally and evenly. Apply with a brush or sponge, strand by strand, and by morning gray hair fades.

Wyeth

Businessmen and Manufacturers Meeting With Mr Picker ing

Talk to business men and manufacturers in the Chamber of Commerce tonight. He visits several cities in his district to help business men understand how tax returns should be made. Everyone is urged to attend. Mr Picker ing will answer questions on schedules and related topics. Second games tonight in the YMCA gymnasium mark the next round of the business men's basketball tournament.

Chamber of Commerce Picker Ing

Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases

Promote S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood medicine for skin eruptions eczema and itching. Claims external cleanliness is not enough and that the remedy cures diseases caused by impure blood. Encourages letters to Medical Director 258 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga for advice.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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