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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

2

DIES AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS IN QUINCY AREA

Mrs. Jane Carroll born Burcham in Mendon township died at 1 48 PM Wednesday at 1328 Spring Street after a long illness of heart disease. She had lived much of her life in Mendon township before moving to Quincy three years ago with her husband. A Catholic, she formerly attended St Josephs in Bloomfield and St Francis in Quincy. Survived by husband five brothers three sisters and a niece. Funeral arrangements pending.

Jane Carroll John Carroll Spring Street Carroll Barcham Mendon Township Duincy Quincy St. Francis Catholic Church St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bloomfield George Burcham Clark County Daniel Secreatus James Burcham Wellington Kans Henry Burcham Oklahoma Mary Manervie Canton Anna Johnston Emma Beard Wyoming State Herman Kurk East Broadway

Funeral for F William Venvertioh Held at Home

The funeral of F William Venvertioh was held at 2 30 PM Wednesday at the residence 650 Adams Street conducted by Rev T W Bingaman Luther Memorial Church. Bearers included Ed Luckenbill William Bechermeyer William Rengstorf Claus Arp Klaus Tatchen Enos Kriegs hauser. Burial followed at Greenmount cemetery.

F. William Venvertioh Adams Street T. W. Bingaman Luther Memorial Church Ed. Luckenbill Willian Bechermeyer William Rengstorf Claus Arp Klaus Tatchen Enos Kriegshauser Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral of Louis Helfrich Held at Local Churches

Louis Helfrich's funeral was held at 8:30 a.m. in St. Marys hospital and 9:00 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic church, with Rev. Father Didacus presiding. Bearers were Al Grimmer, A. Goederich, G. Burns, E. Fusenig, E. Johnson, and A. Neumann. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Louis Helfrich Louis’ Helfrich St. Mary's Hospital St. Francis Catholic Church Father Didacus al Grimmer A. Goederich G. Burns E. Fusenig E. Johnson A. Neumann Calvary Cemetery

Funeral for John Childers Held at Sister's Home

The funeral for John Childers, colored, was conducted at 10 30 A M Wednesday in his sister Mrs Mattie Bass’s home 122 North Third Street by Rev George T Shaw pastor of Bethel A M E church. Mrs F G Monday and Mrs Robinson sang. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery.

John Childers Mattie Bass North Third Street George T. Shaw Bethel A. M. E F. G Robinson Greenmount Cemetery

August Stork Funeral Services Private and Public

Funeral services for August Stork will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the residence 713 State Street with private rites and at 2 30 o'clock at the Salem Evangelical church. Burial will follow in Woodland cemetery. Friends are invited to attend both the church and cemetery services.

August Stork State Street Salem Evangelical Church Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for John F Stratman set near Ursa

Funeral services for John F Stratman will be conducted at 10 o'clock this morning at his home located one and a half miles northeast of Ursa. The notice notes the time and place of the service.

John F. Stratman Ursa

Funeral service set at Zion Church Ursa

The service will be held at 11 o clock in Zion Church in Ursa with burial in New Providence cemetery in Ursa. A motor drawn funeral will be used if the weather permits.

Zion ‘Church Ursa New Providence

Death of Andrew McCabe Tells of Monrovia Loss

Mother Superior at St Marys Academy received a telegram Tuesday evening announcing the death of Andrew McCabe in Monrovia California. The message came from his sister Mrs Villa who was with him when he died. McCabe had visited Quincy and was a brother of the late Sister Celine former superior at St Marys who died about seven years ago.

St. Mary's Academy Andrew McCabe Monrovia Calif Villa McCabe Quincy Celine St. Mary’s Academy

Death of John B. Robbins of Kansas City Missouri

Relatives and friends were notified Wednesday of the death of John B. Robbins aged, of 3434 Michigan avenue in Kansas City Missouri. He was formerly an Ursa boy and is survived by sisters Mrs. A L Whitbread of North Fourth street and Mrs Edward Gause.

John B. Robbins Michigan Avenue Kansas City A. L. Whitbread North Fourth Street Edward Gause

Death of Mrs Burr Brunton Near Bowen

Mrs Burr Brunton died at her home two miles east of Bowen age 57 from dropsy and heart trouble after an October operation at Bles sing hospital. She leaves husband Burr Brunton son Floyd and daughter Mrs Ira Dennis of near Bowen. Burial planned in Augusta cemetery with services likely Friday.

Burr Brunton Bowen

Two Lodges Install in Joint Meeting

The Star of Morning lodge and the Household of Rath lodge held a joint tent meeting on North Sixth Street Tuesday night with a large supper. Installation of four officers preceded the meal. officers for 1917 include George T. Morgan and others in the Star of Morning lodge and Ruth lodge officers such as George T. Morgan, Frances Monroe, and Stella Roberts.

Star of Morning Lodge Grand United Order of Red Fellows Ruth Noth Sixth Street George T. Morgan Charles Anderson William Clayton Noble Grand Wiliam Davis Claude Washington Frank Gates Ed. Duncan Henry Harris R. A. Roberts William Wright George J. Smith Edgar Harris Albert Berry Noble Edward Figgen J. H. Young

Marriage Licenses and Glee Club Dinner News

Marriage licenses list James Elmer Davis and Thelma Beatrice Jones both of Quincy aged 18 and 16 respectively along with Felton H Haynes of Chicago 29 Mrs Nonie B Crouch of Chicago 22 William G Evans of Philadelphia Mo 23 Jews D Hines of Philadelphia Mo 18 John W Beatty of New Canton Ill 42 Ina C Kingman of New Canton Ill 44. The Chamber of Commerce Glee club enjoyed a dinner at Hotel Newcomb and may sing for war veterans and wives at the Soldiers Home soon though a date is not set.

James Elmer Davis Quincy Thelma Beatrice Jones Felton H. Haynes Chicago Nonie B. Crouch William G. Evans Philadelphia Jewell D. Hines John W. Beatty New Canton Ina C. Kingman Chamber of Commerce

Humane society postpones action on shackles at work house

The annual Humane Society meeting debated shackling prisoners with a committee to visit the work house and inspect the system. City council action is expected. Miss Louisa Maertz denounced shackles as incompatible with humane aims while officers and honorary vice presidents were elected and committees to be named.

Humane Society John W. Brown Quincy Louisa Maertz Work House J. W. Brown J. W. Markus C. W. Breitweiser J. H.best Fred G. Wolfe George F. Miller H. S. Brown E. R. Chatten O. W. Shannon Reuben Woods W. W. Williams E. K. Sweet Margaret Dick Louise Maertz Ella Randall Adams County A. Simpson North East Oscar Jacobs Houston James Jacobs Lima Joseph Hartman Keene Thomas B. Smith Ursa Charles Chittenden Mendon Jacob B. Wolfe Honey Creek Jesse Hunter Camp Point Charles Fletcher Henry Bartlett Clayton Amos Sharp Concord George Varimer McKee Maggie Grubb Liberty J. C. Gibbs Columbus Ben Cate Gilmer C. F. Stern Ellington al Murmacher Riverside Chris Mast Melrose E. N. Wheeler Burton A. N. Carter Payson C. H. Rankin Pall Creek J. E. Davidson Beverly Brown John Fowley Fowley Humane Officer

Rev L C Mauck Accepts Call Here

Rev L C Mauck has accepted the call to East End Christian church. He has preached in Novelty Missouri for six years and will preach alternately in Columbus. His first sermon here will be February 11.

L. C. Mauck East End Mauck Novelty S. B. Owings Trodgen Novelty Church Knox County Johnson Bible School Knoxville Tenn Christian Church Columbus

Walber Re elected Secretary Treasurer at Troits Greeters Meet

In Champaign at the annual convention of the Troits Greeters Harry C. Walker was again elected secretary treasurer. George Thompson of Peoria was chosen president, preserving leadership within the group.

Triots Champaign Harry C. Walker George Thompson Peoria

Quincy Pulse Utility Club Delays Meeting

The Quincy Gas and Electric Utility club postponed its regular meeting due to holidays and other attractions, rescheduling for Tuesday February 6. Other items note a North Star camp masquerade ball February 7, Gem City Athletic Club New Year dinner, and resolutions presented for Bodley lodge board director George D. Levi.

Utility Club Quincy Gas and Electric Utility Club George D. Levi Bodley Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Association

Births This Week At Local Homes

Born to Walter Dinger son at 1315 South Eighth Street on December 28. Albert H Seidel of Chicago welcomed a son. his wife formerly Miss Kraft of this city. A daughter was born to Korte at Twenty ninth and Vermont streets on a Wednesday morning. Rankin Haney at 3291 Vermont Street welcomed a daughter on December 27. Henry Hoehne of Ellington announced a son born December 17. Myrle Churchill at 1009 South Eighth Street welcomed a daughter on December 29. Bert Davis at Twenty sixth and Larch Lane welcomed a son on December 29.

Walter Dingerson South Eighth Street Albert Seidel Chicago Miss Kraft Korte Twenty-ninth Vermont Streets Rankin Haney Vermont Street Henry Hoehne Ellington Myrle Churchill Bert Davis Larch Lane

Worth Attention of Women Kidney Pills Endorsement

When fatigue, dark rings, backache, or bone pains signal kidney trouble, Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska reports recovery from lumbago with Foley Kidney Pills, praising their help. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

T. J. Bucknell Hardy, Neb Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Alton Packard at the Empire Tonight

Alton B. Packard, noted entertainer and cartoonist, performs at the Empire theater under the Young People’s Lyceum association. The event helps fund a Quincy lyceum season with seven remaining numbers priced 2.70 to 1.70, featuring musical acts, a lecture, and readings. The group aims to sell 150 season tickets to assure the 1917 18 season.

Quincy Alton B. Packard Empire Theater Young Peoples’ Lyceum Association Packard Vanity Fair Lyceum

Foley Covert Trial Package Offer at Foley & Co

A promotional slip invites readers to send five cents to Foley & Co of Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing, noting the mail-in address and required name and address. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

New Year Greeting From St Marys Hospital Quincy Ill

The Sisters of St Marys Hospital Quincy Ill extend a New Years greeting to friends and benefactors thanking those who assisted the sick poor under their care. Statements note patients treated 1 681 and acknowledge ongoing benevolence and support from the community.

Quincy Ill Sisters of St. Mary’s Ain

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