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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1917

Page

6

Township Spelling Contests Feb 5 9 In Quin y

Stimulated by Mary Orton victory county spelling interest rises with plans for township elimination contests Feb 5 9 in 12 Quincy schools and 22 townships. Superintendent John Steiner expects broad school participation and aims for all districts to be represented.

Mary Orton Quiny John Steiner North East la Prairie E. EL Matheney Houston Glenwood Cerean Meyer Keene Loraine Fred Baldwin Lima Lima W. EE Leach Ursa Ursa Hall Mendon Menden McNutt Camp Potet Maplereed Thorit Jane Columbus Gilmer Powter Viar Haro Afra Dieckhut Hewton Iaeteas W.otp Brewster Riverside Reversle Elinep Teorn Melrose Teelgui tParnsworth Burton Newton Nelle Stewart Liberty Lester Puhs Spring Valley Tavel EF Mason Beverly Lucey Test Richfield Center Laurel TH. Crisp Payson Payson T. J. Wane Fall Creek Robert Bever Ty Township Quincy Public Ray Grundy Helen Bettman

Quincy Appeals to Chicago Leader for Armor Plant Relocation

Residents of Quincy urge relocation of a major armor plant to their city. Prominent Chicago business figures, including a former Chamber of Commerce president, are asked to use influence to advocate the move. A sample letter requests gentle action and promises gratitude if any buttons can be pressed.

Quincy The Cay Quincey Letetr Chicago Chamber of Commerce of United States Federal Bank Reserve Board

Security Home May Be Built in City

Quincy seeks the National Council of Knights and Ladies of Security project to locate a home and hospital in the city. Secretary Perry of the Chamber of Commerce reported progress, urging central placement and healthful local conditions. National treasurer William A. Biley said Quincy will be considered when a site is chosen.

Call Quincy National Council of Knights and Ladies of Security Perry Chamber of Commerce National Council Quincey Willian A Biley Hame Biley

Abbott 10 Asks Amendment to Local Improvements Law

Mayor W. K. Abbott proposes amending the state law on local improvements to start interest on deferred assessments from the acceptance date of work rather than the first voucher date. The change targets the delay between voucher issuance and acceptance, when interest currently accrues from the voucher date.

W. K. Abbott Board of Local Improvements

Cavalry Sent to Halt Smugglers Near Laredo

Acting on reports of a filibustering party attempting to cross into Mexico at a point between Laredo and Minerva, troops of the 1st Alabama Cavalry were dispatched to the area. Military officials offered limited comment beyond confirming activity by smugglers in the vicinity of Minerva.

Laredo Tex Big Grande Mexico Sumer Point Minerva Here Mth Alb. Cavalry

Epiphany Manifestations and the Magi’s Journey

Epiphany marks the manifestation of Christ to the Gentile sages who followed the star to Bethlehem. The sermon links Epiphanytide to missions, human religious seeking, and God’s decisive revelation, noting the Magi’ gifts as symbols of wealth, adoration, and myrrh, and urging faithful response without worldly distraction.

Revo Wo OM. Gamble Good Shepherd Christ Elis Ilis Temple River Jordan Deana Tie Isis Pfim Elim Tre Bethlehem Lerod Ated God Judah

Influential Men Pressure for Quincy Armor Plant Site

Vice President Thomas Marshall would back Quincy for the government armor plant, having deep ties to the city. The Quincy Chamber of Commerce rallies power, sending hundreds of letters to national figures and business groups to influence the naval board, while Perry gathers data on power, freight costs, and coal to strengthen Quincy’s case.

Thomas Marshall Quincy Qurncy Tie la Grange Chamber of Commerce Perry Dimney Nave Naval Board Cainty Washington

Lowden Reception Planned in Capital

Springfield Ti January 1 The state capital prepares a reception for Governor elect Lowden and family arriving at 2 54 pm to inaugurate at noon Monday A Republican club rally will gather at the railroad station escorted by a band then parade to a downtown hotel for a Sunday reception Officials bid farewell to departing governors noting the era ends.

Springfield Lowden Charles G. Briggle Republican County Central Committee Sangamon County Republican Club

Man Killed by Fall From Wagon in Adams County

August J. Heinecke Jr. of Golden died about 7 pm Friday from a broken neck after falling from or while boarding a wagon near Clayton. Coroner’s inquest found death caused by a broken neck with drinking noted. Heinecke leaves a widow and five children, a brother Carl near Quincy, and two sisters in Golden and Kansas. Burial and local notices follow in the ad listing.

August J. Heinecke, Jr Golden Carl Heinecke Quincy Lawrence Amen Clayton Heinecke Mr. Heinecke Adams County Ife Carl George Rosendale John Works Kansas John Teinecke Rosendale

Neighborhood Bible Classes Schedule Summary

Neighborhood Bible Classes list multiple sessions with dates, times, and contacts. Notable coordinators include Mrs D A Wheeler at 1103 Maine, Mrs FT Brenner at 1457 Hampshire, Mrs Nethery at 1605 Bronway, Mrs James Gardner at 2827 Hampshire, Mrs Molen at 2482 Broadway, Mrs Harry Anderson at 2706 Maine, Mrs Harry O Channon at 2304 Spring, and Anna Brown Home.

D. A Wheeler Maine FT Brenner Hampshire Nethery Bronway James Gardner Molen Broadway Harry Anderson Thureday Harry O Channon Npan Mes Hulse Teampshire Ketet Morton Ninth Oak Dapper North Eighth Phillips Anna Brown

Webb Bill Hearings End With Legal Argument

Hearings before the senate commerce committee on the Webb bill to permit joint foreign selling agencies by American concerns concluded with Gilbert H. Montague of New York arguing over the legal aspects of the measure.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Gilbert H. Montague New York

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Endorsed

An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a lifesaver for kidney disease, claiming long use for four decades and presenting a testimonial from Clarence F. White of Battle Creek Michigan praising recovery after 20 years of illness. The ad promotes 60 and 1.00 bottles with a free sample offer from Warner's Sat Remedies Co Rochester NY.

Warner Clarence Tf White Battle Creek Mich USA Sat Remedies Co Dept Rochester N.Y

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Jap Studio J. A. Cohen Hampshire Street Melba and Nelda Mrs. E. V. Moorman North Eighth Street Odiorne Mary W. C. Bradley North Twelfth Street Salko Reed’s Owl Drug Store Abbott City Vlour Knollenbers Milling Co 8Th & York Sts Quincy, Ill Man Aniney A. J Heinecke Maple J. F. Smith Gust Teter State. Co T. L. Morris Lee Jefferson H. J. Eaton South Twentyfourth McPike Kentucky L. Losh Chestnut Parker & Johnson Maine Street Quincy National Bank Hilingis Resources U. S U.S I, al Ay Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis Total Aeathe Das Postal Savings Brad Dedssy BOS Dollara Cts Licols Adams J. M. Winters H. Vandenboom Notary Public Correet Simon Dukar W T. Duker Gerhard G. Arhnes Directive
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