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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1916

Page

3

Plans Set for Adams County Farmers Institute at Gelden

Plans for the Adams County Farmers Institute and youths short course at Gelden are nearly complete for next week. Changes to the program include Dr. Borton speaking Wednesday on General Wealth and Prof Green on Tuesday. J Glimboden moved to Thursday morning with H A Winter taking his Tuesday morning slot. The event features beef cattle talks, entomology, fertility, pork cutting demonstrations, alfalfa talks, and daily livestock judging led by Rusk and Gilmore. Saturday marks Anti Hog Cholera Day with state vets Dyson and Connoway presenting control methods.

Adams County Farmers’ Institute Gelden 8S Borton Griden James II Green Boys Green J. Glimboden Decatur H. A. Winter Winona Chicago D. HW. McMillan Urbana Frank I. Mann Gilman Ilincis Tute McMillan Rusk I. F. Gilmore Marion County Missouri O. FE. Dyson Illinois J. W. Connoway Veterinary Department of Missouri University

Local men named to Navy League committee

Local men Chas D Center John Kern Athold Odell Chester Poling Richard F Rankine and W A Schwindeler of Quincy are named to the Navy League of the United States membership committee in Washington. They will represent the organization in the district, aiding the national campaign for preparedness against invasion and disaster and will work with the state committee chaired by Chat held Tavier of Chicago to rally support for preparedness measures.

Wasitington Chas. D Center John Kern Athold Odell Chester Poling Richard F. Rankine W. A. Schwindeler Quincy Navy League of the United States Navy League Hitness Chatheld Tavier Chcago

County Court Busy This Week Clears Docket

Judge Lyman McCart expedited county court matters this week as a docket of 23 cases was nearly cleared in five days. Nineteen cases disposed of by Friday noon including fifteen criminal and eight civil. All criminal cases were tried and cleared. More than $300 in fines paid. One or more jury trials held daily with several in the afternoons.

Lyman McCart

Sanative Bromide Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

One day cure claim publicized for a cold remedy labeled as SANATIVE E BROMO QUININE. Mentions E W GROVE signature and price 25c. Appears as a brief newspaper advertisement urging consumers to seek the full name for genuine product and signs off with a single signature.

E. W. Grove

Local Sales and Community Notices of Quincy Area

Local shoppers see Halbach-Schroeder Co. promotions on heavy toweling and linen, 36 inch muslin, and damask. Community notices include church meetings, confirmations, and a first annual dance by Imperial band. Local residents such as Mr. Hoeffler, Mrs. Cyrus, Rev. Schwietert, and Judge Gross appear in passing references amid hotel visits and hospital entries.

Halbach-Schroeder Co Missionary Society of the Women's Guild Vermont Street Baptist Church E. A. Cyrus Ireland Christ Evangelical Church H. Schwietert W. Duker Springfield John Goodapple, Jr Toledo a@ machine company Imperial Band Labor Temple

Main Levee Progress in Fabius District Halted by Cold

The Fabius Drainage District operations paused due to freezing pipes and oil thickening as water was pumped to engines. Main levee extends three miles south from Burlington railroad ridge and two miles north toward the river. Internal drainage work was advancing, machine work continued at both ends, and district leaders planned to resume when weather warms.

Fabius Taylor Illnois State Bank Mississipi

Byerly Ordered to Pay Wife $450 Weekly Support

Byerly, tried on failing to support his wife Lillie Byerly of 1623 Spring Street, was found guilty by a county court jury. Judge McCarl ordered Byerly to pay $20 monthly to his wife after a premium was paid, with release after agreeing to the stated amount. Byerly works at a Maice Street wholesale house. they are a wage earning family with a wide circle of acquaintances.

Lcratio Byerly Lillie Byerly Spring Street McCarl Byerly Reery Maice Street Hia

Negotiations Continue For Local Packing Plant

Negotiations for a packing plant in this city have been ongoing in the Chamber of Commerce. Secretary C. F. Perry said Friday afternoon that details are not yet public, and the committee will continue work until a deal advances.

Chamber of Commerce C. F. Perry

Quincy Council Urges Packing Plant Support

A city council resolution passed Monday night urging Quincy citizens to back a local packing plant was received by the Chamber Friday morning. The document was referred to the Manufacturing committee for consideration, with Mr Perry noting the prospects appear favorable but declining further comment.

Perry Quincy Manufacturing Committee

Nuns mark fiftieth anniversary of St Marys arrival

The Sisters of the Poor of St Francis will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their coming to Quincy on May 19. Three Sisters Eusebia Elizabeth and Anna arrived May 19 1866 and first set temporary HQ near Twentieth and Vine before moving.

Quincy Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis St. Mary’s Hospital Eusebia Elizabeth Anna City Twentieth and Vine Streets

Notre Dame Sisters Open First Hospital in City History

The School Sisters of Notre Dame bought the northwest corner property at Eighth and Vermont in 1867 and moved to a school building beside St. Boniface church where their hospital work began. The present hospital’s cornerstone was laid May 5, 1867, on Broadway between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, a $35 000, modern facility with annual patient growth prompting additions.

Eighth and Vermont Streets School Sisters of Notre Dame St. Boniface Broadway Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets

Organ Recital by Clarence Eddy at Vermont Street Church

The Vermont Street Methodist Church hosts an organ recital Friday evening January 21 by Clarence Eddy, renowned worldwide as a master of music. Eddy studied under August Haupt, the celebrated German organist, promising a notable performance.

Vermont Street Methodist Clarence Eddy Mr. Eddy August Haupt Germany

Concert tours of a noted pianist in Europe and America

The pianist performed in Paris and Vienna during 1889 and toured many European cities before returning to the United States. In Chicago he served as organist for two years at a major church, then at the Presbyterian church. A large crowd showed interest in his programs.

Ek, Hay Paris Vienna New Boston Aid & Cated Chicago Meee Congregations Th Presbyterian Church City Eddy Wilf

Rural Road Machinery Co Increases Capital Stock

The Rural Road Machinery Co filed notice of a capital stock increase from 10000 to 20000 in the recorder's office Friday. The decision was made at a recent stockholders meeting. J Li Loebbing secretary and Judge Albert Akers president noted the company will enlarge its business operations.

Rural Road Machinery Co Recorder’s J. Li. Loebbing Albert Akers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmers’ Institute Golden P. F. Trowbridge Agricultural Chemistry Department University of Missouri Naval League Naval League—Center Kern Odell Poling Halpach-Schroeder Ce Wisherd Quincy Power Boat Club Lafler Ella Neighbors North Fourth Street Blessing Hospital Talbach-Schroeder Co Fannie Reynolds South Fourteenth Street C. A. Wells E. J. Grubb Liberty Township Court House Billy Smith W. C. Callahan Kingston Franklin Hotel Hatbach-Schroeder Co Frank G. Bier Palmyra Marion County Drainage District W. P. Simon Coatsburg Recorder’s Office L. K. Seymour Payson Township Collins Plow Company Court House Yard Lima Tole Quincey Hlalbach-Schroeder Co Mumper Garrett South End North End Fairbanks. Morse H. P Geo. Keller & Sons Maine Quincy, Dl Road Machinery Company Andra Anna B. Grubb Gabe Irwin-Overland Co Jach Maine ST Ill F. R. Lusk Leaton Irwin Depositors Weekly The Ricker National Bank
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