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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1916

Page

3

Jefferson High School Boundary Plan And New Faculty

The committee on course and management approved next semester changes in high and grade school work including making economics required and history mandatory for sophomores. Boundaries for the new Jefferson school were fixed to relieve Washington school, with details for grades six through nine and a plan to hire at least two college trained teachers.

Board of Education Jefferson School Bauman Committee On Management Palmer Washington Jefferson District Cedar Cherry Maine Locust Eighth Hampshire Payson Avenue Fifth Madison

Dr Hartley reports on faith and order conference

At the Quincy Church Federation meeting in Vermont Street Baptist church Dr R H Hartley described the recent Garden City Long Island conference on faith and order. Speakers from across the country discussed church unity and the planned world conference despite wartime disruptions.

Vermont Street Baptist Church Quincy Church Federation R. H. Hartley Garden City L. I Hartley

Children Revolt Against Harsh Remedies

Vintage advertisement-style passage urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children’s stomachs and bowels. It contrasts modern mild relief with older harsh remedies and promotes a laxative claim as safe for babies, children, and adults, urging readers to ask a druggist for the California Fig Syrup.

Chidheed Dave Calrel Cath California Ornia Fig Syrup Company

Jackson school PTA meets Friday with Judge McCarl speech

The Jackson school Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday at an evening time in the school auditorium. Judge Lyman McCarl will speak on Our Boys and Girls. The Junior High girls and boys choruses will sing.

Parent-Teacher Association of Jackson School Lyman McCarl

Irving school preserves annual Christmas tree tradition

Teachers and pupils at Irving cohoul enjoy a Christmas tree with two woodpeckers and two sparrows feasting on suet and treats provided by students. The Fathers' club plans a meeting January 28 in the school auditorium. Seventh and eighth graders will perform drills songs and demonstrations after the business portion along with stereo views.

Irving Cohoul Fathers’ Club Irving School

Pareit Teacher Association Monthly Meeting at Franklin School

The Pareit Teacher Association of Franklin School will hold its monthly meeting this Friday afternoon at 8 o clock. Judge McCarl will give an address on delinquent children.

Maison School Virginia Nelley Louis Shumate Sones Ragged Robin Pareit-Teacher Association of Franklin School Sccood McCarl

Intercommunion Principles in Church Cooperation

A fragment discusses a complete intercommunion of believers on an agreed principle and orderly method. It advocates sufficient administrative coordination among churches to act as a whole for common purposes without losing desirable home rule. The text reflects ecclesiastical politics and meant to unify church bodies under shared framework.

Gripaquix Remedies Highlight Signature on Box

Colds blamed on Grip Laxative Bromo Quinine claim to remove the cause. Only one Bromo Quinine exists. E. W. Grove signs the box, price set at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Cameron Must Leave Town Or Pay Fine In Vagrancy Case

Cameron faces a $25 fine plus costs or removal from Quincy after arraignment on vagrancy charges tied to the robbery of Leo Brandt a legless wanderer. Police say Cameron admitted holding Brandt at gunpoint while another stole $26 and names a suspect being sought.

Cameron Curt Marc Cameron Leo Brandt Quincy Reardin Brandt Prandt Tolhew

Rain Delays Ice Harvest Halting Production

Rain Thursday and Thursday night halts the ice harvest with dealers hopeful for a Friday restart. A. A. Hutmacher of Hutmacher Ice Co says about half the needed ice is in, and ten more days of hard work are required to reach demand.

Deaiers A. A. Hutmacher Hutmacher Ice Company

Two Sentenced to Penitentiary After Guilty Pleas

Grand jury reports praise for Adams County jail and work house conditions. Indictments include William J. Pethart for forgery and two burglars sentenced to the penitentiary in Chester. Several defendants pleaded not guilty or were not indicted as the term continues.

Bastile Work House O. K Circuit Court William J. Pethart Chicago Hotel Newcomb Owen Ischamel Chester Tom Fuller Leo Arnold Hurley and Boudreau F. M. Evans R. B. Sierker

Constipation Relief Ad Claims Dr Chase Liver Tablets

An old advertisement claims Dr Chase's Liver Tablets relieve constipation without pain or griping. It promises to ease bloating and a sick feeling, purify the blood, and clear the complexion with New York style credibility.

Chase

Hartsoook lease well eyed as top Plymouth prospect

Prospects for a top Plymouth oil well emerged from the Hartsook lease held by Royal Oil company of inactivity tech. After weather improved the shot was fired and cleaning will determine capacity in a few days. Miss Mary Wheeler now heads the Illinois Training School for Nurses connected with Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

Plymouth Hartsook Royal Oil Company Mary Wheeler Blessing Hospital Tlinois Training School For Cook County Hospital Chicago

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