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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1920

Page

2

Irwin Paper Company Elects Officers for New Era

Irwin Paper Company announces its officers for the new era. Directors are Leaton Irwin John H Pott and Macaulay Irwin with Leaton Irwin as president and manager John H Pott as vice president and buyer Macauley Irwin as secretary and efficiency manager A B Grubb as treasurer and chief clerk.

Irwin Aper Company Leaton Irwin John H Pott Macaulay Irwin John H.‘Pott Macauley Irwin A. B. Grubb

Reolo Tonic Claim Boosts Blood Nutrition and Health

An advertisement touts Reolo as a natural cell-salt remedy to raise blood oxygen and red cells, promising relief from fatigue nervousness and ache. It asserts diseases stem from cell-salt deficiencies and urges a six week course for about $1.40.

Sale of Tickets to Place Quincy in League Good

Quincyans crowd the sale of 2,000 tickets at 1 each to fund the Three Eye league baseball effort in Quincy. The drive aims to raise 2,000 for league operation with support from lodge members, workers, Lions, Rotary, and the Chamber of Commerce. Tom Lenane and Earl Nolan distribute tickets to Electric Wheel and Otis Elevator workers. Additional 8,000 is targeted from businessmen to cover initial two months’ expenses and secure a berth for the Gem City in the league season.

Quiny Gem Tom Lenane Earl Nolan Electric Wheel Works Otis Elevator Company Lions Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

Census intrusion and notices at Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

The census taker demanded un conditional surrender of veterans and survivors, listing names and birth dates. The report records staff changes, meals, furloughs, transfers, readmissions, a death of Lt. Art, and a burial plan at the home cemetery.

Sam Esther Mitchell Mr. Dunning Dinfler Pass J. C Mary A. Schnifer Co. K Art Home Cemetery

Mrs Ift Leaves Estate To Daughters In Will

Caroline Ift's will filed in county court outlines the bulk of her estate going to daughters Marty Brakenseick and Elizabeth It, with smaller sums to her son Edward Hit and multiple grandchildren. Mary Brakenstew and Elizabeth receive $500 each, Minnie Orhlman Kantstainer gets $300, Henry III $200, and LeRoy Charles and Freda Hendrickson $33.33 each. Arthur E. Gay is named trustee for land in Columbus township held for Elizabeth III, with farm proceeds to be distributed accordingly.

Marty Brakenseick Elizabeth Caroline Ift Edward Hit Mary Brakenstew Mise Elizabeth Minnie Orhlman Kanstainer

Will directs estate to daughter and sale of remaining lands

The text outlines that upon her death the land or sale proceeds pass to daughter Mary Brakensiew. The remainder of Mrs Ift's real estate is to be sold with proceeds split equally between Mary Brakensiew and Miss Elizabeth Ift. Mrs Brakensiew is named executrix.

Mary Brakensiew

Spencer Enlow Receives Gifts From School Friends

An eight year old orphan in detention in Quincy, beaten near Paloma, is surprised with a feast of cherry pie cake candy and fruit from teacher Miss Esta Kincheloe and classmates. Probation Officer Tom Nolan played Santa, delivering the food and comfort that brighten his holiday season. Spencer expresses gratitude and interest in returning to school if he has a safe place to stay.

Spencer Enlow Spencer Quincy Paloma Esta Kincheloe Tom Nolan Theole Santa Claus

Lawrence Smith Elected Commander of Hill American Legion Post

Lawrence Smith was elected commander at the Henry R. Hill post No 37 American Legion meeting held in the Knights of Columbus hall. Milton Brocksmeyer as vice commander Macauley Irwin adjutant Ralph Keller financial officer Father Juvenal Emanuel chaplain Merle Lummis post historian Kirby Hill sergeant at arms appointed after power of appointment vote. The consolidation report with Joseph Emery post was discussed and tabled. A club room search was continued and a post smoker followed the meeting.

Henry R. Hill American Legion Knights of Clumbus Joseph Emery Emery

Change in Location of Hudson Bridge Between Coatsburg and Big Neck

County highway officials announce a bridge relocation in Keene township near the Hudson bridge. The new span will be about 100 yards south of the present site to straighten the road, which is now part of the county highway system, according to County Superintendent L. L. Boyer on Thursday.

Hudson Coatsburg Big Neck Keene Township L. L. Boyer County System of Highways

Election officials to be named and vacancies filled

City council will name election judges and clerks in an upcoming ordinance. Judges and clerks from the recent board of supervisors meeting set vacancies. aldermen will handle changes when appointments are needed. Judges should inform their aldermen of vacancies.

Board of Supervisors

Marriage Licenses Issued in Missouri Towns

Siede R. Loeschner aged 25 of Carthage and Emma M Ostermiller 22 of Quincy filed for licenses. James Floyd Jones 22 of Ewing and Rosa Lee Boon 20 of Ewing sought licenses. William Harmen 37 of Macomb and Henrietta Oakman 60 of Macomb also listed.

Siede R. Loeschner Carthage Emma M. Ostermiller Quin James Floyd Jones Ewing Rosa Lee Boon William Harmen Macomb Henrietta Oakman

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