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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
3
A LaGrange man described as feeble and tottering is not held responsible for the death of William Shelby. The grand jury concluded no criminal blame attaches to Jerry Coin, clearing him in the case.
In LaGrange Missouri circuit court on Wednesday morning Jerry Coin, an elderly Black farmer and trapper, walked from jail after the grand jury declined to indict him for the death of William Shelby, who was fired by a dispute with Coin on an island opposite LaGrange. The report also named indictments against Earl Dike, Ed Kemper, Wesley Finney for burglary and Willan Ames for a statutory offense, with Anne Anderson pleading guilty to assault and being paroled. William Slee was released after a no true bill on entering George W. Brown’s home, while Coin’s family testified to his frail state and uncertain name history.
Thirty thousand American men and women praise Doane Kidney Pills. Mrs. C Meyer of 15th Street Quincy reports backache and kidney discomfort relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes sharp pains, irregular kidney action, and lasting relief after several boxes.
Dangerous places on the highway between this city and Liberty were reported by travelers. Fifteen bad spots were counted, with ditches narrowing travel and heavy yearly highway costs cited as an argument for better roads.
A legislative committee was urged to forbid Bible teaching as a routine study at the state school for the deaf and blind in Jackson, amid concerns over Catholic influence. A contractor reported returning from Jacksonville where his son attends the state school and observed ongoing Catholic involvement, contrasted with official coursework.
The Jefferson school board awarded contracts for desks chairs and wooden fixtures. Electres Supply Co will furnish at 488 dollars per unit and Halbechschreeder will supply another set at 17 8 dollars. Temporary wooden sidewalks will be installed by Mac Frank for 9660 dollars.
Readable fragments mention a person named Kriat and a watch, with stray words about travel or racing equipment. The text is incomplete but suggests a discussion of affordability or a product purchase. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
A chamber of commerce convenes a closed confidential meeting at the Chamber building Thursday night with city officials to discuss establishing a packing plant here. A visiting expert will attend, but the visitor’s identity and the participants are not being disclosed. The speaker aims to address Quincy citizens’ interest in locating a packing plant locally.
An old advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is the genuine cure for a cold in one day. It urges readers to call for the full name and mentions the signature line E. W. Grove. The text reflects vintage patent medicine promotion and price 283c.
Mrs Pearl Ringland arrived Wednesday afternoon to become superintendent of Blessing hospital She will assume duties on January 30 Prior to this she served locally as head nurse and for seven years was a visiting nurse in Chicago
The sixth annual National Drainage congress met in Cairo on Wednesday to gather information from commissioners supervisors and engineers of drainage districts on successful swamp land reclamation plans. A number of officials from Quincy received invitations though the city was not represented.
Mrs. Charles Waller a widow and mother of four is placed in employment and her children are to be housed and enrolled in school by Probation Officer Thomas Nolan. Nolan seeks bed clothing and cast-off furniture to aid the family.
The finance committee of the board of supervisors met Wednesday afternoon in County Attorney John T. Inghram’s office at the courthouse and audited claims for bridge work. The meeting was routine.
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan on Wednesday evening sent Carl Lockett of Kirksville Missouri back to his home at the request of relatives. The 16 year old had come to Quincy with a younger boy and the other youth was returned earlier in the week. Lockett wished to stay and work in a shoe factory, but he was ordered to return home.
Herman Krueger a saloonkeeper at Eighth and Washington streets was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Sheriff John Coens on a statutory offense with Sophia Heckenkamp as complainant. The accused sup
A bond of $1,000 was posted in the court of Justice Ben Heckle as the case proceeded. The hearing was scheduled for Saturday morning at 1, with the path forward set by the issued warrant and court rules.
Weather disrupted a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday night delaying observers. A complex total eclipse is forecast for February 3 from about 8 17 to 10 45 with the event described as a rare treat once feared in superstitions. The report notes stormy conditions affected viewing and mentions lingering family tensions.
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