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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

3

Heroic rescue as buggy sinks in Kaiser creek incident

John Fackett of Barry saves Mrs. Billings and one child from a submerged buggy near New Canton, while two children drown. A mule team backs the buggy off a swinging bridge, plunging into 12 feet of water. Fackett pulls the woman to safety and aids others despite injuries as neighbors assist before rescue ends.

Kaiser Creek New Canton John Fackett Barry John Billings, Jr

Woman recovers health with Lydia E Pinkham remedy

Jamaica New York woman describes relief from head and backache dizziness nervousness and hot flashes after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound three times daily. She credits improved health to the tonic and notes many women share similar testimonials and can request confidential information from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Jamaica N.Y Lydia E. Pinkham

Membership of Y W C A expands to record total

Reports at the monthly YWCA directors meeting showed membership at 767, near the YMCA’s 860, the largest in history. Receipts for 1915 exceed prior years and the institution is about 80 percent self sustaining. About 4500 people visited in the month, with daily average near 175, and monthly visits in prior months ranged from 3100 to 5300. Jubilees planned for Feb 4 and Feb 22 will mark the birthday celebration with special services. eight officers’ terms expire at the annual meeting.

Anne Abess Bertha Teidbrefer James Oborn George Hl. Welson Craies Lehmen Eele- Deaton

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim Adverts

A historical advert synopsis claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in six to fourteen days. The notice asserts dramatic relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles after first application, noting refunds for failing results.

Quingyan Oil Co Officials Comment on Oklahoma Wells

Quingyan Assistant Secretary and other officers discuss ongoing development near Markegee Oklahoma with wells operated by the company. Directors and associates note the field is in excellent condition and many good wells are located, all in first class condition.

Okla VW. Beard of Oroneyv Tete Shentz Joseph Lipps Toki Thenert G. W. Vanden- Kaas Sieldas

Bank Directors Elect Officers at Riker National Bank

Directors of the Riker National Bank were elected at a Thursday meeting of stakeholders. New officers and several incumbents were chosen for another year, with colleagues named to various posts and committees.

BANK Riker National Bank Whoa Cturres Aio Fale Kobe Voesher Raker Jee Maye Peel Vischer

Local notices and sales mix in city event list

Local items announce rummage sale specials at W T Duker Co and Giles Bros. ads, a Han nibal visit by Eugene Goldsberry and a federal inspection at the armory on Jan 24, plus piano sales, corsets, mufflers, and coats. Community notices include dinners, dances, whist events, and club meetings. city people noted riding and weather reports.

Lafler W. T. Duker Co Eugene Goldsberry Hannibal Anna Goldsberry Hampshire Work House Abbate Giles Bros Sale Wisherd’s Weil Ireland Willis Dick Vera Fla Phoenix W. T. Dicker Co South Side Dramatic Club South Side Boat Club Ladies Aid Society Kabo Royal Worcester Hazelton Weéslers Hugh Ernst Cherry Street

Free Trial Treatment for Serious Heart Diseases

A vintage ad promises free initial treatment for heart disease claiming 250 dollar trial care. It touts long research, success in heart and digestive ailments, and lists testimonials from numerous individuals across cities, urging afflicted persons to try the offer before risks of sudden death.

Miles Mayo Delaci Erona Turbevill Hillsdale Snd QO Ho Jacabe Kansas City Mo 20Th St Pow. Runyan Spencer Towa Louisa Beemer Saginaw Mich Gis Miller St PL Af Kruse Bawden Anna Chick Hampton Henry Rush Ming Themar Storey Gard Wollow St Pepert Lord Franklin Mi Tin Asa Fas

Social Evening With Friends Mentioned In City

A description of a small social gathering at 303 Ohio street notes dancing refreshments and a festive hour with all attendees reporting a delightful evening. Miss Maude Harper of St Louis is visiting Miss Serena Like at 1243 Vermont street.

Tiny Ford Ohio Street

Milkman's cow pays boss' fine in county court

Judge McCarl seized the case of Gust Huechtemann who sold adulterated milk. Huechtemann pleaded quality, and his cow Bossy produced three calves valued at twenty dollars each. He paid a fine, while Bossy’s calves may offset the penalty, leaving a hopeful note for dairy品质.

Huechtemann Bossy

Liberty Teachers to Meet Saturday Liberty township teachers association meets at Liberty school Saturday at 2 pm

Liberty Township Teachers Association will hold a meeting at Liberty School Saturday January 1 at 2 00 pm All teachers and patrons are urged to attend The program includes opening song recitations performances and talks on teaching methods hygiene and the public school system's debt to education The reading list features Maurier Robinson Etta Breckenridge Steven G Lawless Dilhian Graff Nora Barnard and others

Liberty Township Liberty School Maurier Robinson Etta Breckenridge Florence Clary Grace Vrevy Steven G. Lawless Paul Stutsman Dilhian Graff Nora Barnard

Bible sermons and schooling topics in local notes

Rev Mortensen introduces venal color Bernice Deeter in a Bible feature while a teacher teases a pupil over dictionary use. Mere H Deterding reviews literature series.

Mortensen Bernice Deeter Mere HD Deterdingreste Serie

C P and D Meeting Planned at CPL Q Traction Offices

Directors call a Friday evening meeting at North Sixth Street offices to discuss company business and the proposed route. Stockholders will meet on February 15 to elect directors and review last year’s report. The event is set at the CPL and Q Traction offices in Chen ev.

Hudson Ford Collins Plow Company North Sixth Street YW. C Y. WW. C Welers Joo Strabinger Barry Harvey Ropes Mercantile Bank Bithdas Arniver-A CPL & Q T Hese Chenev, S

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