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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
6
County experts outline major highway work to supplement already extensive roads with new additions and bridge plans. The initiative focuses on improving coastal and inland routes, aiming to strengthen transportation and safety across Marion County.
Marion county plans to improve roads and bridges next spring. County Surveyor R I Whitaker of Palmyra says bridges now rank with Missouri's best but will be rebuilt with durable cement ones where needed. The ongoing project from Taylor to Palmyra will connect to the Hannibal to Philadelphia hard road nearing Cherry.
The advertisement touts Mother's Friend as direct help for pregnant women, claiming immediate relief from morning sickness and sleepless nights. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from druggists and to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, describing the small booklet as entertaining and valuable.
The plan envisions extending the road from one county corner to the opposite, with tributaries built and connected to the main route. The work is a major project already well advanced, and next spring, summer and fall will bring significant improvements.
Mr and Mrs Gus Wessel of 142512 Broadway announce the birth of their son on Monday morning.
In Lima on January 10 Cecil Lloyd Schafer seven months five days died suddenly while his mother recovered from surgery in Keokuk. The mother did not know of the illness, and a doctor had earlier deemed the case minor. The father and a neighbor notified the mother Monday evening, marking a sad local tragedy.
Mrs Clair Guthrie was granted a final decree and alimony of 3300 in gross in her divorce suit against J Ralph Guthrie heard in circuit court. She regains her maiden name Clair Lillian Steverson and the alimony amount was set by agreement. The petition cites a Chicago marriage on Dec 10 1913 and separation on Oct 17 1914 amid alleged cruelty.
Palmyra, Massachusetts January 11. Uncle Bill Englehardt again ventures matrimony, secretly wedding Angie Martin of Brashear two months after a Kirksville ceremony. He left his second hand store closed and set up housekeeping, amid townsfolk hoping for happiness after a court case last autumn where he sued for divorce from the former Mrs Englehardt, a mail order bride.
From Charlottesville Indiana Prof R A Roberts principal of Lincoln School is home after attending his father's funeral in Arkansas City Ark where the elder Roberts, 76, died two weeks after his brother. He leaves another son Dr D W Roberts of Florida and three daughters Frances Clowe of Chicago Naomi McDuffy of Carthage and Alice A Roberts of Charlottesville.
The readers are told that catarrh is curable in all stages by constitutional treatment with Mall's Catarrh Cures. The ad claims internal action through the blood to destroy the disease's foundation and offers 100 dollars if any case fails to cure, urging testimonials and listing Toledo, Ohio as the address. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
State Savings, Loan and Trust Co directors were elected after stockholders reported deposits higher than a year ago and the bank’s condition as excellent. Elected directors include Ezra Best Anton Binkert F W Crane A R Dick J W Emery J W Gardner W E Lancaster E N Monroe S B Montgomery Mrs E J Parker H F Scarborough. Officers chosen were President H B Montgomery Vice presidents W Gardner E N Monroe F H Brown Cashier F W Crane Assistant cashiers Thomas Burrows T L Tushaus George F Tasper.
Inquiry at Dr TO HO Rive's home Monday evening reports Dr Rice in serious condition with pneumonia complications. He suffered an attack last evening and may require an operation. relatives fear he cannot withstand such a procedure.
Polly and Her Pals shows at the Empire Hippodrome on Saturday with a matinee and night performance. A second feature, Sixes, is listed for matinee and night on Sunday.
Local shoppers flock to Halbach Schroeder Co and Halbach Muslins for deep discounts on linens and sheetings during the Great January White Sale. Palmyra visitors, taxis, and a rummage sale add to a busy picture with corsets, rugs, drapery, and clothing deals in Quincy and nearby towns.
W H Sandman formerly YMCA physical director writes from Camden New Jersey that he is located there and doing well for friends back home.
The ad claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses will break a cold and end grippe misery. It promises quick relief from stuffed nose headaches feverishness soreness and sneezing with no assistance needed and a pleasant taste at a 23 cent price.
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