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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1916

Page

3

Farmers Institute at Golden Draws Hundreds

Warmer weather brought hundreds of farmers and families to Golden for the Farmers Institute. Lectures by Parmer Rusk, W A Winter, J C Imboden, and Dr D K McMillan covered soil enrichment, corn breeding, and pest control. Frank Mann spoke on soil fertility and lime needs. H A Winter led corn selection demonstrations for boys. overall sessions emphasized practical farming methods and drainage for better yields.

Golden Farmers Institute Parmer E.W. Rusk W. A. Winter J. C. Imboden D. K. McMillan Frank I. Mann Gilman Frank Mann Ile McMillan Tr MeMan Sant H. A. Winter

Golden Institute Horse Judging And Health Talk

Dr S Borteon an austere pathic physician born to manual labor delivered a practical talk on General Health to a large audience at Golden Institute. Wednesday features breeding beef cattle soil fertility and corn for boys with MacManus lecture A Merry Ramble Around Ireland and two reels on Knights of Columbus parade 1912 and local schoolchildren play scenes.

Methodist Church H. A. Winter S. Borteon Golden School of Hard Knocks Imboden Mann Mrs. McMurray Ireland MacManus Knights of Columbus Knights Carroll

Helpers named for Mac Manus Lecture at KC Hall

Grand Knight John Carroll of the Quincy council Knights of Columbus appointed Rome Wiskirchen manager of the ushers for the Semus Mac Manus lecture at the Knights of Columbus hall Sunday night Jan 23. He also appointed Dave Wall and Thomas Erhart to have charge of the door and

John Carroll Quincy Council Knights of Columbus Rome Wiskirchen Semus MacManus Dave Wall Thomas Erhart

Probate notes in county court report filings

John Fowley as conservator for John B. K. Bond filed a report showing receipts of 840 dollars and disbursements of 801.95 dollars. In the estate of Josiah Th. Platt the conservator Mary E. Platt filed a report showing receipts and disbursements totaling 604.43 dollars.

John Fowley John B. K. Bond Josiah TH. Platt Mary E. Platt

City Demands $620 From Water Works Over Damaged Paving

The board of local improvements holds Citizen's Water Works responsible for undermining Fourth Street paving between Hampshire and Vermont. Water main leaks allowed water to wash into openings, weakening the street foundation. City to recover $620 paid to contractor Biff for repairs. contractor argues no fault, citing similar Third Street work.

Improvement Board Fourth Street Between And Vermont Hampshire Citizen's Water Works Company Board of Local Improvements Abbott Biff Stresch Hampshire Street Bjiff

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Colds

Colds threaten throat and chest with inflammation and soreness. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey loosens phlegm and destroys germs in the throat or nose. Pine antiseptic and honey soothing combine to fight cold germs. 25c at all druggists.

Dr. Bell

Y M C A High School Terms Open Next Week

The Y M C A announces the first term closes this week and the winter term opens next week. Courses include bookkeeping penmanship and general preparatory with spelling letter writing arithmetic and English. Term starts the week of Jan 24 and lasts twelve weeks with 24 lessons. Tuition 2.50. O D Frank teaches general preparatory with sessions Mon Wed 7 30 to 8 30. Bookkeeping Tue Thu 7 30 to 8 30. George W Blair teaches bookkeeping tuition 2.50. Penmanship Tue Thu 8 30 to 9 30. W Harold Braz-

Y. M.C. A. High School O. D. Frank George W. Blair W. Harold Braz

Elton Teacher Members In Association Education Work

A limited membership in the association is required of all persons enrolling in the educational work.

Elton

Quincy National Re Elects Officers

Quincy National bank directors convened Tuesday afternoon and re elected all officers. Names include President W T Duker, Vice President G G Arends, Cashier J M Winters, and Assistant Cashier J L Duker. An advertising snippet promotes Sanative Bromo Quinine with E W Grove signature box price 25e.

Quincy National Quincy National Bank W. T. Duker G. G. Arends J. M. Winters J. L. Duker E. W. Grove

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E W Ruck Golden Institute EB. W. Rusk George Ihrig Trancock James Gardner J. H. McMurray Golden High School Pare Jersey Hone
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