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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
5
The Boy Scouts of America Good Turn Week is being observed in Quincy. Ministers from local churches endorsed the week from their pulpits and the St Boniface troop attended 8 o clock services. A special Boy Scout service was held at the Congregational church Sunday.
In Quincy the tenth anniversary of scouting is celebrated with boys from Troops 1 and 8 renewing the scout oath led by Edwin Miller, and Chester IT Childs delivering an address on Scouting. The event includes patriotic songs, a proclamation by Mayor Phillip J. O'Brien, and Friday flag presentation by Col. W. W. Berry circle followed by a Saturday all day exhibition.
Conductor Charlies I. Lucas, a 50 year Burlington veteran, was found dead in his Virginia hotel room after failing to report for his No. 11 run from Galesburg. Coroner’s jury ruled heart disease. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs W J Myers of Oakland, sister Mrs Harry Frantz of Monmouth, and other relatives. Burial plans shifted to Oakland where his daughter resides.
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey relieves phlegm stuffiness inflammation congestion hoarseness and breathing difficulty. It helps thousands including children with balsamic antiseptics and heating effects. An economical bottle is available from your druggist today priced at 30c 60c or 1.20.
Galesburg declines the Central Illinois golf and tennis tournament for this year due to required repairs on the clubhouse and tennis courts. Spangetaha Country Club directors vote to forgo the event as upgrades are planned over the next two years.
The tournament could not proceed as Spring Field was ready to host next but was unable to due to a fire at the Fin Club House. Officials cited reasons deemed insufficient for the board of governors to approve.
Two masked men robbed the First National Bank in Mounds on February 10, taking £8,000 after locking the cashier and assistant in the vault. Local police launched an inquiry, with investigators examining the bank and surrounding area for clues.
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