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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1916

Page

2

Annie Robinson Enigma Stirring St Louis County

An exhausted visibly poor woman calling herself Annie Robinson emerges in Quinney then Clay ton with $1084 found on her. Police question her incoherently, vagrancy charge dropped, and Prosecuting Attorney Ralph plans a conservator to manage any property while authorities seek her true identity.

Annie Robinson St. Louis Jekyl Mr. Hede Koch Wolfe Ralph St Louis County Quinney Aniie Robinson Clayton Ralph O

Annie Robinson Wanders From Quincy Shelter

Authorities Koch and State's Attorney Wolls report a Quincy case involving an unnamed woman feared to be mentally afflicted and wandering. A woman calling herself Annie Robinson, previously sheltered at the Quincy station, produced a marriage certificate linking Elizabeth Gordon to J O Robinson. Another Annie Robinson, held at Clayton, is described as about 60 years old and 100 pounds.

Civig League Mien Attend Luncheon

Every member of the board of directors of the Came Improvement league attended Friday’s luncheon at Hotel Newcomb, with remaining details to be announced later. Most matters referred to the law and order committee, with many actions considered of considerable importance. The league plans its annual banquet in March, date to be decided soon. Also an advertisement urges relief from la grippe cough with Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, endorsed by R. G. Collins.

Board of Directours Came Improvement League Iotel Newcomb Law and Order Committee League Folex R. G. Collins Barnegat N. J Miller Arthur

Gupton burial at Palmyra Missouri

Funeral services for Volney Gupton were held at his daughter Mrs H Clay Heather's home with interment in Greenwood cemetery Palmyra Mo born in western Marion county he died at his Kirksville home aged 69 Survived by widow and four children Sam Palmyra Ernest Glenmore Ir Mrs H Clay Weather Palmyra and Mrs Sue Anderson Shelbyville Ky brother Zack Gupton near Philadelphia was a farmer and former city marshal and Marion county infirmary superintendent for 1914 15 He moved to Palmyra about twenty years ago and ran a livery business he was described as genial with wide acquaintances.

Palmyra Volney Gupton H. Clay Heather Greenwood Cemetery Gupton Whig Kirksville Sam Gupton Ernest Gupton Glenmore H. Clay Weather Sue Anderson Shelbyville Zack Gupton Philadelphia Valnce Gupton Marion County Marion County Infirmary

Plans to raise annuity for eight Ulmois districts ministers

At a Quincy Methodist district committee meeting in Gem City Business College plans were made to raise 500000 dollars for a retirement annuity for eight Ulmois districts ministers. Rev I C Gibbs of Decatur attended as field secretary. Over 300000 already provided. 200000 more to be raised in two years, canvass starting October 1.

Quincy Methodist District Committee Gem City Business College I. C. Gibbs Decatur Quincy AS. Flannean N. M. Rigg Wirkpatrick A. C. Adams Barry D. L. Musselman George the. Wilson Quincey Ella M. Orr Pittsfield

YWCA Reschedules Annual Meeting to February First

The YWCA announces its annual meeting is moved from February 4 to February 1. Speaker Miss Elizabeth Corbett cannot attend on the original date, and members eagerly anticipate her talk. This marks the first Jubilee meeting for the organization.

Elizabeth Corbett

Educators Discuss New School Laws at Macomb Meeting

Macomb school principals wrapped up a two day session focusing on teacher and school law changes. Dr Whittenburg spoke on The Certificate Law while State Superintendent Blair addressed the high school tuition law. The gathering included discussions on developing the Summer Term and local political petitions.

Macomb Monroe Hall Whittenburg Blair

Two More Petitions Filed for Aldermanic Nominations

Two more petitions were filed to seek aldermanic nominations in the upcoming city primary. Sam Hyatt of 80914 Maine Street took out a petition to place his name on the Democratic primary ballot as a candidate.

Otto Lucas Hyatt Fifth Ward Lucas Cherry Street Gem City Stove Works Schroer Sam Hyatt Maine Street

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised Cure

A vintage advert claims a sluggish liver causes misery with dizziness headaches and biliousness. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills to tone the system aid digestion purify blood and clear complexion at 25 cents from a druggist.

Dr. King

Roads trip exposes icy segments on Columbus road

F H Fuhrman of Collins Plow Co. drove seven miles along the Columbus road on a clear day. He found the roads in poor condition and completed the 14 mile journey in minutes. The only major difficulty was a fence encountered on one or two icy stretches.

H. Fuhrman Collins Plow Company Columbus Pri

Social Function by W C A Details

The W C A membership committee will host a social function next Thursday to engage members from 1903 to 1910. An interesting program is planned and 160 former members are invited to attend.

W.C. A

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