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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

Page

2

State Farmers Institute Set With Noted Speakers

The Twentiesecond annual meeting of the Uscas timers Instiate will be held on Streat, February 2b, with talks by Prof Geo Reterts of the University of Werte and Prof B O Carmichael of Wooster. Topics cover dairy cows, household science, farming co operation, rural uplift, and youth education in agriculture across Illinois.

Streat Uscas Timers Instiate Wifonmation Gseet Tacmier Geo Reterts Department of Avons Universty of Werte Pereri Urbana Farnier Glover Tlingis Department of Household Science B. OE. Carmichael Wooster Ohio College of Agrculture R P. Dadant American Bee Journal Banker Farmer Relations America Tomate Eilaois

Texas Wonder cures kidney troubles and bladder issues

A Texas Wonder remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder problems in men, women, and children, dissolves gravel, treats diabetes, and improves irregularities. If unavailable locally, installments by mail for 109. One bottle provides two months of treatment and is said to nearly always succeed. Testimonials available. Dr. W. Hatl of St Louis, Missouri. Sold by druggists.

Oliver J St Louis

Brueures Family Tragedy and Auxiliary Obituaries

The report lists the death notices of George Mh Brueurues aged 0 and Rose A Helfrich with details of birth, relatives and burial plans. Also noted is the death of Orville Massingill, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Massingill, from pneumonia after a short illness, with service arrangements pending.

Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure with $100 Reward

An old newspaper ad promotes Halls Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. it claims cure of catarrh through the blood and surfaces, offers $100 for proof of failure, and urges readers to send for testimonials while noting availability from Cheney & Co and local sellers.

Halla Cheney Mi Us Geelisia Toe

August Kopsecker Dies of Pneumonia in Camp Point Area

August Kopsecker of Columbus township died at home from pneumonia after a five day illness. Born in Lippe Detmeld Germany in 1841 he was 76. He immigrated at 21 and later married twice first to Fredericka Linnemann then to Anna Terman, with eight children from the first marriage. Surviving are children Fred August Louis Charles Edo Louisa Dena Anna and others. he is stepfather to Pred To Becker and Clare Irwin. Funeral at Salem Evangelical Church at 2:30 PM Wednesday with private family rites at home and burial in Greenmount Cemetery.

August Kopsecker Columbus Township Camp Point Kropsecker Lippe Detmeld Germany America Fredericka Linnemann Issa Anna Terman Fred August Louis Tedrick Town Charles Edo Paloma Louisa Rippel Quincys Dena Baker

Death notices for Amelia Fisher and Annilie Frotees

Obituaries report Amelia Fisher of Melrose and Annilie Frotees of Quincy passing away. Fisher, 83, born in Germany, widow of Herman Fisher, survived by son Henry of Melrose and siblings Minnie Newedi, Pahe Witte Beth, Anna Uisselhorst. services at Bowstock Church and grave at Mark cemetery. Frotees died at home. survived by children and many relatives. funeral in Edina with Lutheran church connections.

Mies Nepal Pister Oor Medrase Tewaratin Desi Goooeteek Cnureh Will Shean Garkel Mel Lois Mark Dharried Herman Fisher Melb Esto Henry Ss Picher Melrose Edward Witter Minnie Newedi Pahe Witte Beth Quincey Anna Uisselhorst Klinngton Salem Evangelical Hoarse Aid Church

Viljoen and Wickes Visit With Daughter on Nis Street

Gen B J Viljoen and Mes Ta Wickes visited with her daughter Mrs WoT Weeks of Nis Sthruee street. They came to be with her for several weeks amid the local social gatherings and family news.

B. J. Viljoen Ta Wickes Wot. Weeks Nis Sthruee Street Bier

Death of George F. Short Sr. in Kansas City

George F. Short Sr. of Quincy formerly, died in Kansas City Missouri. He leaves one son George H. Short Jr. of this city who left to attend the funeral. William Nesta’s funeral was held at 2 pm Sunday at his son Arthur Nesta’s home 620 Virginia Street with private rites at 2:30 pm in St Peter’s Parish Church by Rev Langhorst. Bearers were friends and neighbors. Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery.

Stermin Sheer Montanelle Albert Brackensteck S17 South Twelfth Street Hla Quincey Tla Orge F. Short William Nesta Welock Arthur Nesta Vir St. Peter's Praigelleal Church Paul BR. Langhorst Greenmmount

Funeral of Joseph E C Gramke Held at Home and Church

The funeral for Joseph E C Gramke was held Monday morning at 3 o'clock at the residence 1126 Oak Street and at 4 o'clock at St. Ontface Catholic Church officiated by Rev. Father Joseph Gramke of Highland, IL, a cousin. Bearers were Andrew Ohnemus John Kuhlman Lawrence Glass Henry Jansen Henry Ebbers and Fred Berter. Burial was in St. Boniface Cemetery.

Can Bernard Jackson Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Zurbensen Lurtal St. Boniface Joseph E. C Gramke Oak Street St.ontface Catholichurch Joseph Gramke Tighland Andrew Ohnemus John Kuhlman Lawrence Glass Henry Jansen Henry Ebbers Fred Berter Hurtal St. Boniface Cemetery

Begin Investigation Involving Police Graft Charges In Chicago

Chicago January 16 grand jury begins probing police graft charges raised by State's Attorney Hovyne. Witnesses include former Chief Healey Thomas Costello and Lieut Aventsetus Martin White, both at liberty under bonds as the probe proceeds.

Chicago Grand Jury Hovyne Pole Healey Thomas Costello Lieut Aventsetus Martin White Amon

YWCA Annual Supper Feb 1 At Masonic Temple

The YWCA will hold its annual supper Thursday Feb 1 at 6 30 PM in the Masonic temple. A short business meeting and a program follow, with tickets on sale via Mrs W F Kirtley. The event aims to introduce the work of the association and foster new membership as plans for a new building advance.

Masonic Temple W. F. Kirtley

Arvanged Age Causes Death Of Mrs Matilda Gooch

Mrs Matilda T Gooch died Monday morning at her daughter Mrs A Kutler s home 912 Spring St Quincy after an illness of several weeks Cause of death listed as senility She was born in Santiago Cuba on December 25 1932 and was 84 Her survivors include daughter Mrs Butler two brothers B O Wood and Henry Wood six grandchildren and two great grandchildren The service and burial arrangements are not stated

Rose A. Helfricn Kentucks Street Jacksonville Quincey George Klein Cairney Cortilia Wood Haven N.Y Weloek St. Ivancis Church Yal- Vary Matilda T. Gooch Welock A. Kutler Spring Street Quincy Santiago Cuba Christian Church B. O. Wood Monroe City Henry Wood Emden Bruce Wilkins Chicago W. M. Gooch Beulah Gooch Dena Gooch Roscoe Butler Eileen Butler Martin Ft. Wikins Unicare Liam

Local notes on deaths and campus changes

William C Haycock of Co C 6th Mini infantry died in hospital at 79. Funeral plans await relatives. Sarah J Wurtz moved from hospital to cottage 1. Superintendent John Andrew went to Champaign for his sister’s death. The incline runway from cottage 4 to hall is complete, six feet wide with heavy rail. Mrs Sarah Senniff’s funeral set for today at Lippincott hall at 10 p.m. Attendees invited. Burial at Home Cemetery. John Woods and George McCullough of cottage 22 noted. McCullough returned from Lorain. Mrs Higgins and Mrs Johnson of cottage 22 ill. Maggie Allen from cottage 22 called to La Grange Mo for father’s illness. Eliza Hawkins filling in. W E Thompson of cottage 22 ill but improving. Grover Martin employed as plumber in home. John Gillenwater, civil service cemetery sexton, moved to quartermaster. George Elfers becomes sexton.

William C. Haycock 6Th Mini Infantry Sarah J. Wurtz John Andrew Champaign Sarah Senniff Lippincott Maggie Allen la Grange Eliza Hawkins W. E. Thompson Grover Martin John Gillenwater Civil Service Qarte

Suffragettes Picket the White House Delegation Tours for President

A fragmented report describes suffragist efforts at the White House with Maud Vermger and Mrs Sara Field leading a delegation to press for a favorable response. The Congressional Union and others planned to present resolutions but the outcome remains unclear as picketing and protests proceeded on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Maud Vermger Sara DB. Field Cree W. Smith Varius Memorial Getoui Airagel White House Congressional Union John W. Brannan Clark Wilson Inez Milhull Boissevain Gates Pennsylvania Avenue

War Play To Be Staged By St Joseph Youth Group

St Joseph St Henry parish will stage a Civil War themed play at the school hall on Sunday February 15 with Rev Father Francis Werhand and the Young Men’s Society aided by local young women. Proceeds support parish activities. cast includes Julian Parnsworth Captain U S Army and Major Amy with a list of army officers and civilians, stage director Fred Winter.

Francis Werhand St. Joseph Young St Fianus Wattina Aets Orestra Profe AL BL Musholt Casto Afso Julian Parnsworth U. S Army James al Schepers George Roberts Amy Andrew Fo Musholt Frank Wenesings Tulaway Herman Kemner Clare Thorne Thorne Mae Dambhoret Kate Spencer Genevieve Michael Meee

St Louis Women Tested In Civic Aptitude Report

A report by Dr Price, former medical examiner for the St. Louis efficiency board, details tests on 500 women under 35. Tests included running, hopping, ladder climbing, chinning, lifting a 16 pound bell, and forearm strength using a mechanical device. The article in the Missouri State Medical Association journal summarizes the results as representative of the city’s best stock.

ST Louis der Porace T. Prive St. Louis Price Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association

Billings Chamber Official Appeals to Secretary Perry

Fowler, secretary of the Billings Chamber of Commerce in Montana, wrote to Secretary Perry amid a petition concerning the big armor plant. The note credits Mr. King for writing and thanks him for his efforts in the matter.

Ife King Cow. Fowler Chamber of Commerce of Billings Mont Perry

Medical supervision proposed to improve soldiers and citizens

The text discusses improving the condition of men, suggesting periodic health examinations for all, inquiries into habits of life, work, exercise, play, food, and drink, and seeking incipient diseases with proper advice, while opposing compulsory military service for now.

County Editors Meet in Chamber of Commerce Friday

Adams county newspaper men from outside Quincy plan a Friday noon conference at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss matters affecting the country newspaper business. W J Wible editor of the Golden New Era requested a room and said about ten editors would attend.

Adams County Quincy Chamber of Commerce W. J. Wible The Golden New Era

Wealthy woman dies in log cabin replica birthplace

Carrie Phelps, 10 years old and wealthy, died in Lacon after spending ten years in a log cabin she had built as a replica of her birthplace. Though able to live in a mansion, she chose her last days in the cabin with luxury features including bath and telephone. The report notes gossip about truthfulness when a person speaks of themselves.

Peorta Carrie Phelps Lacon Here

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