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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1917

Page

6

Buffalo Bill Cody Dies After Long Frontier Life

Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill dies at 12 05 p m in Denver at age 74 He served as Union scout during the Civil War and earned fame with his Wild West show Born in Scott County Iowa in 1846 he worked as courier wagon master trapper and hunter before joining the army He later led scouts for Gen Sherman and Gen Crook and supplied buffalo meat for Union Pacific crews He married Louisa Frederici in 1866 and leaves a widow daughter and sister

Denver Colo William F. Cody Buffalo Bill America Colonel Cody L. E. Decker Cody Plains Europe William FP. Cody Scott County Towa Leavenworth Kansas Missouri River Rocky Mountains Union Army Union Southwest W. T. Sherman Phil Sheridan Crook Custer Merritt Carr Royal Miles Dodge United States Army Wounded Knee Union Pacific Young Cody United States Yellow Hand E. Z. C. Judson Ned Bunting Frontier Nate Salsbury Nebraska Louisa Frederici

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Tonic Ad

An advertisement urges using Sage and Sulphur to darken gray hair naturally. It promotes a ready to use tonic named Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Compound costing about 50 cents a bottle, claiming gradual darkening, gloss, and thicker look after several applications. It warns home mixing is troublesome and describes simple application with a sponge strand by strand.

Wreth

Olney Man Gets Life Sentence in Ratcliffe Murder

Roy Hinterliter was found guilty of murder in the case of Elizabeth Ratcliffe. The jury, after three instruction requests, delivered a verdict of manslaughter. Judge Miller imposed a life term with an indeterminate sentence, noting parole restrictions require at least six years before possible release.

Olney Roy Hinterliter Elizabeth Ratcliffe Hinterliter Miller Pr Ss Richland County Witnois Board of Pardons

Cossacks Kill 400 Chinese in Riots

Dispatch from Wastington reports a grave China Russia clash after Cossacks killed between 200 and 400 Chinese in Kanhu Sinkiang. China seeks indemnity and apologies while negotiations stall over five demands, amid tensions from fall Cossack incursions and escort by Chinese troops after harvest.

China Russia Kanhu Sinkiang Turkestan

Catarch Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh Nationwide

A cure claim full of medical jargon touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as effective for catarrh and constitutional conditions. It offers $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as the makers and stating it is sold by all druggists for 75 cents.

Nature Tlall’n Cutarth F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Herefords 10 Missouri Farm Herefords 10 Missouri Farm

Carthage news notes cattle shipments from P W Cutler to Henley ranch Greencastle Mo including breeders from Hancock county. About 125 head sold in nine months amid strong demand for breeding stock. Library hours extended to weekday evenings with same fines and new books added. Local residents make social rounds and attend dinners. Various club and lodge election notices filed with county clerk.

Carthage P. W. Cutler Henley Ranch Greencastle Hancock County Cutler The Public Library Pennock River Platte Rohrbough Oimaha Neb New Raymer Colo Claude Lacock Simeon Brakensiek Columbus Lena Weinrich Burnside John Shepherd J. L. Thomas Mr. Brakensiek Myrtle Brakensick Quincey Roy Virgil Ed. Pennock Quincy Frances Beebee Eva Slobart Ida Barr Sadie Nelson Gladys Spangler Noble Grand Mary B. Curry 1.C. O. F. Lodge No la Harpe Fred Randall LD. Benson Frank Burkenshaw W. E. Patterson Marty Peterson C. Po W. G. Shrignk Sembe

Monroe Calf Club Plans Field Meetings and Lectures

Monroe City Calf Club met to discuss working plans including hosting small satellite meetings at local homes for members and neighbors, followed by a central gathering. Officers Lambert Hendries and Luther Griffith led, with talks planned by Prof. Braese and Prof. Wraege on barn building and dairy practice. A ten cent member fund was approved to cover incidental expenses.

Monroe City Lambert Hendries Luther Griffith Sohohouses CG. Braese James Mfg. Co Swraege

Foley Kidney Pills Backache Relief Advertsed in Nebraska

Ed Velton of Rogers Nebraska endorses Foley Kidney Pills for backache from cold. The ad claims the pills dissolve poisonous waste in blood when kidneys fail to filter properly, relieving alder pain joints muscles rheumatism frequent urination and other pains within days. It asserts the product contains no harmful ingredients and is safe and effective. MOLLER & ARTHUR DRUG Co.

Ed Velton Rogers Nebr Neb

Monroe City school director fill term and treasurer elected

At a Monroe City public schools board meeting M B Proctor was named director to fill his late father's unexpired term and elected treasurer to cover a vacancy caused by Dr. Proctor's death. Separately federal arrests were reported and various local civic and fraternal meetings noted, with appointments and installations planned for January and March 1917.

M. BR Proctor Monroe City M. B. Proctor Tate Thomas Proctor W. BR. Fay United States Kurdiland J. Sterling Fort Nannibal Deceni Collinsville Avey Svobee Boamdaist Ba Dimoto Winksville Grace Chures Parners and Merchants’ Bank Nornne Boine Messrs W. Rt. Yates J.B. Corley Wow. Longmire I E. Magen T. M. Boulware J. D. Robey A. Grimm J. J. Brown L. A. Kelley Charles Fogtesong C. A. Owen J. N. Southern T. Co. O. FY Chipman W. Wilson Gia EK. Strean C, Welch Williaina O Griffith R. Emerson J. Son Longoire Aki Guy Chriathan Rea Noda LB. Bower Veag W TE Quinn Reo Sos Pollard John Medcalf Rebekah Altra Thiehoff Misg Medith Jarman Lou Wuneh Linn Bertha Dirks Mabel Taaninger Mark Swearengen Charles Lawson J. Rogers Myra John Teltony New Haven Conn Mainie Fields Riley Whl- Llama Goss Jewell Drescher Senate Forty-Ninth General Assembly MecClintic Wallie Utterbach

Paralysis Fatal in Pittsfield Area Farm Family

Lewis A. Hall, about 55, of northwest Pittsfield, died after a paralytic stroke left him unconscious last Wednesday. The funeral was held Tuesday. He leaves a wife and two sons, and was brother to T. B. Hall who died about a month earlier. The item also notes local civic and social updates including tax collector appointments, a wedding of Miss Ella Williams to Leo Heisler, and various community notices.

Pittsfield Lewis A. Hall Hall T. B. Hall King & Matthews Dodge Glen Hoover Ella Wiliams Jesse D. Williams Versailles Leo Heisler Orleans New York Jesse Plimmer Newbury Fred Churchill Winderhook George W. Woolward Hadley Ross Holt Aurora Neb Holt Mel. Holt Miles Dorcey Burr Swan HE. Nelson W. MM. Worthington Rupert George Q. Kendrick George Howland Virginia Howland Fem Waverly Uwigh School Mo Scora Bluffs Fred Rickerdike Faryoily Fairmount N. D Higbee Tgs Mt. Vernon J. B. Chitwood Mill City Ore John Dean GC. W. Coughlan Fred St. Joseph Coughlan P. W. Coughlan Higbee Benjamin Newman Newman Charles Dustin Urbana

Utterbach Named Circuit Reporter After Appointment

Utterbach began as stenographer for her home county and Ralls later assisted her, with Marvin added to give her the full circuit. The appointment honors her efficient work and talents as a church reporter.

Utterbach Ralls Marvin

Local visits and a barn fire highlight week

Dr A B Carey Sr owned a large barn and contents that burned to the ground Sunday night on his farm southeast of town. Visitors included Charles Ayler from Monroe City newly hired at Al Marshals clear factory, Clifford Tiscus from Armour South Dakota, and Stanley Peters from Sullivan Illinois visiting relatives. Clara Maxon of Decatur came on business while Lulu Quinby resumed duties as public librarian after illness. I G Turner visited Barry on business.

Mra. C. B. Dustin Charles Ayler Monroe City al Marshal's Clear Factory Clifford Tiscus Armour S. D E. O. Murphy Stanley Peters Sullivan George Peters Cassius Yowell Ashland Pittsfield

Perin Sues Relatives for False Arrest in Baltimore

Lawrence Perin, son of the late Nelson Perin of Baltimore, filed a $500,000 damages suit in the Superior Court here Wednesday against his mother and sister Mrs Marie L Whiteridge. Only the title of the suit was filed. Perin was declared sane in lunacy proceedings brought here for him.

Baltimore Lawrence Perin Nelson Perin Marie L. Whiteridge Perin

Damages Sought Over False Arrest Claim

A man confined in an asylum amid fame sues alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. He seeks damages from the authorities or involved parties, with details about the origin and basis of the accusations not fully disclosed in the fragment.

Actress Reveals Home Hair Darkening Secret

Miss Blanche Rose, a renowned actress, described a home hair darkening remedy in a Chicago interview. The mix uses bay rum, Barbo Compound, glycerine, and water, applied twice weekly to restore a darker, softer, glossy look without stickiness.

Blanche Rose Chicago Ill

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Col.w. F. Cody Death Iowa Ostetter City 8Th & York Sts Quincy, Ill Missouri Farm Monroe Calf Club Orpheum Margaret Neville Quincy Today Alice Brady World Film Corpot Palmyra Savoy Hotel H. E. Grant Salko Liver Tonic Reed’s Drugstore Ee A. E. Prince Newcomb Hotel Uincy Richardson Lubricating Co Hampshire Street Leiser Company Milton Hess Care Leiser Company Maine St Strohl Sterns
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