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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
9
The North Fabius project slowed after a dredge collided with a snag, puncturing the hull and flooding the boat. Dam repairs and dam repairs are planned as rain and melting snow raise water levels. Local society notes include Miss Lizzie Ayen's gathering, visits, weddings, illnesses, obituaries, and travel between nearby towns.
Durham Missouri notes recount social visits including Mrs Charles Griswold of Carthage visiting her niece Mrs DP M Custer, Miss Louise Corbas ill, Loyd H Hicks in Monticello discussing school consolidation, Dr Custer and John Kroeger’s trip to Goshen Indiana, and various local residents hosting or visiting.Related events include church youths performing Mrs Briges of the Poultry Yard, and families traveling to Pullman to visit Mrs Elmner Wright.
Sunday services in Edina featured Rey J EH Davies preaching morning and evening. Dr WB Simpson of Edina visited LaBelle between trains Saturday night. Harry Ko, aged nineteen months, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Brers, underwent a medical procedure Saturday morning at 3 o clock and was born in New Ark Sunday. Harder relayed sad news of a death involving Lewe, connected to the Mewes family. Paker reported from Friday night. Sunday met with his sister Mrs Bert Hunker in Brox City, Pe ear W Ro Alderson of Mant.
At Moo church annual Sunday school election Harry Zink elected superintendent and Win Zinn Jr secretary. Christian church elected W S Felgar superintendent and Golda Howard secretary. Community notes report births sickness horse losses visits and local events.
Mr. and Mrs. Todd of Iowa visit Thomas Clark and wife. Mrs Johen Renner and daughter Mrs Lucy Boren travel to Righton for the winter. Perry Johnson leaves for business in Springfield and Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lawless host Dr. and Mrs. Landon and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Graff for dinner. Miss Cora Clagingsmith of Burton visits sister Mrs D M Lancorr.
Edwin Whittler’s friends report slow improvement after a pneumonia attack. Lem Gray’s death comes as a surprise to many in Quinney. remains to be laid to Ellington Cemetery. IX club meets Thursday with Mrs John Arrowsmith. Ellington Fire Insurance held its annual meeting at W Putman’s. Calendar social at Ellington church. illness reduces guests to twenty five. Dr Hirth travels to St Louis for consultation with Dr Meyer Wiener.
Mr David House of Shiloh is quite sick with pneumonia. Dr Strong, injured when his horse threw him, is convalescing after a leg break between knee and ankle. Mr Vanis Call and Miss Josephine Stages of Elm Grave were married.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a wife asking about a garment for Christmas and a husband replying he has kept it as grounds for divorce, reflecting a humorous or mock tragedy in a domestic quarrel. The exchange preserves character names Nehand and John and hints at a marital dispute via a playful line about salvaging the item for legal separation.
Community updates detail illness and travel among residents from Quincy to Griggsville and Barry. Mentions include James Feclve returning sick from Quincy, Mrs. Amanda Cook very ill, Ethyln McCumber taken ill en route to Aurora, and Harvey Scott and wife in Payson. Others visit relatives, attend services, or note deaths and dental work. Distinguished names include Andrew Linthicum, Rev. Taylor, Joseph Howard, Frank Harris, Edward Cunningham, Roy Cunningham, Chas Pusselman, A. J. Crim, Mae Monroe, John Heine, Nona Gray, Sam Curliss, Joe White, Farren White, Ben Maloney, Eugene Woodward, Harrizon Doane, and Faye Woodward. The Doane family burial from Canyon City, Colorado, set for Tuesday after death Friday.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for sciatic nerve and muscular pains. Claims ease without rubbing and suitability for neuralgia headaches sore throat sprains and bruises. Priced at 25 cents at druggists.
A coroner's jury in Ottawa on Monday brought in an open verdict for 16 Warner of Chicago who was found dead at Starved Rock last Saturday with a revolver in his hand.
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