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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1916

Page

8

Republicans Call Meeting for City Campaign Planning

City central committee and rank and file Republicans meet Friday at 8 PM in Republican headquarters at 12414 South Fifth Street to discuss petitions and a full ticket for spring elections. Vice Chairman Charles H. Cottrell will mail invitations. Thompson considered candidate in Second Ward.

Republican City Central Committee Republican South Fifth Street Charles H. Cottrell City Central Committee Cottrell Thompson Second Ward John A. Thompson South Fourth Street

Big crowd expected for Stelzle talk at Y M C A

A large meeting for men at the Y M C A is set for 3 45 pm with Rev Charles Stelzle delivering on A Square Deal His schedule includes Presbyterian church at 10 30 am with The Calk of the New Day to the Old Church and a Union meeting at 7 30 pm at Vernont Street M E church The public is invited to attend all events

Y. M.A Chas. Stelzle Stelzle Presbyterian Church Halbach-Schroeder Heinz Dill Mersiman Emmett Graves Ed Scoot Woodland Clarence George Edmunds Quincy Iowa Halbach-Schroeder Co. SavVer Grace Kipp Robert Palmyra Halbach-Schroeder Co da Lafler W. J. Buckley Burlington Kespohl-Mohrenstecher’s Ireland Cicero Whittiker Taylor Kespoht Mohrenstecher Quinery HH. Clay Heather Tokio Halbach Schroeder Co Thomas A Fowler Halbach, Schroeder Co Ben Stout Tel Meyers Powler Quainev Halbach Machines der Co

Big Convention Reports At Laymen Missionary Campaign

On Friday evening January 28 the Laymen's Missionary campaign will be held at the Congregational church with reports from delegates of several churches. The event aims to share spirit and enthusiasm from the recent meeting and gather participation from church members. The Ladies' Aid Society plans a whist event on January 31 at the South Side Beat club with prizes and an evening social. The Mississippi Valley Hunters' Protective Association schedules its next meeting on February 1 at the South Side Boat club room.

Vridas Ladies’ Aid Society of South Side Danos Ae Mississippi Valley Hunters’ Protective Association Wall South Side Boat Club

Travelin' mendicant Abe Martin Teckla Bramble jailed

Abe Martin Teckla Bramble, a traveling handyman, was jailed here yesterday forcing him to cancel several upcoming southern engagements as Miss Tawney Apples endures extreme cold and uses anti freeze in her hot water bottle.

Teckla Bramble Breller Mender

Farm Advisers Boost Short Course At Golden Last Week

Marion county farm agent T F Gillmor lauds the short course work at the Adams county Farmers institute in Golden. His group’s boys and girls dominated corn and stock judging, winning multiple ribbons and cups, with Anna May Phillips and Tra Roots among top young judges. He urges annual institute expansion and broader county involvement to inspire future farming leaders.

Golden T. F. Gillmor Marion County Adams County Farmers’ Institute Golden Friday Gillmor Missour Columbus Anna May Phillips Union Township Missouri United States University of Iowa Ames Iowa McMurray I. F. Gillmor Farmers’ Institute Ife Cokien Trowbridge Farnwker E. W. Rusk Gollen Adaies County Marion Doomi Marion County Corn Growers Hovse Tra Roots Wevearold Fabra Earn Crewn Powell Boys Corn Growers Association Farm Bureau Men Adams County O. E. Dyson Illinois

Adams County fair features bread contest and livestock talks

The Adams county farmers institute concluded its session with hundreds of fathers and families attending. Dora Tran saker won the best loaf prize amid strong competition from Mildred Lanehlin. Lectures covered hog cholera diagnostics and drainage district improvements. Local merchants advertised linens, dresses, and fabrics with special spring sales while residents reported weekend visits and travels to nearby towns.

Golden Adams County Farmers Institute Dora Transaker Mildred Lanehlin Dora Mildred

Oil Discovery Spurs Drilling Hope at Palmyra Farm

Palmyra Missouri erupts with surface oil on John Honeykamp’s rocky farm near the city cemetery. Honeykamp plans an early spring deep drill to test a true oil field beneath the ground, hoping for a fortune after a history of hard work and alfalfa hay success in the town.

Palmyra John Honeykamp Honeykamp Quincy Plymouth Gil Elis

Recitals Postponed and Community Notices From Quincy

Quincy's Pulse Slowly Improves as Mrs George Steiner of Lorraine remains at Blessing Hospital for four weeks and cannot sit up. Recital by Prof Johnson at Cathedral of St John was postponed due to another recital by Clarence Eddy at St Francis church. The Marys Academy reception praised Clarence Eddy and student work. Citizenship talks continue with Rev Hartley at First Presbyterian Church on Monday evening. Funeral services for late Mrs. Agana Odintivan scheduled for St Peter's cemetery after visitation at 92 North Testh Street and St Rose of Lima church services.

George Steiner Loraine Blessing Hospital Steiner J. H. Steiner Prof. Johnson Cathedral of St. John Weoh.Tarence Eddy St Francis Church Clarence Eddy St. Mary’s Academy T. Bitter Academe Conservatory of Music Prof. Eddy Fomerat The Tate Mea Agana Odintivan Woevisk

Chautauqua Season Tickets Arranged For 1916 Assembly

Quincy Chautauqua association plans its 1916 assembly from July 30 to August 6 with a strengthened program including comedy music and lectures. Ticket sales started last summer but underperformed, prompting emphasis on spring and summer promotions. The lineup features Dickson orchestra James Whitcomb Brougher Dr Carolyn Geisel the Nortons improvisers the Pierces Grace Wilbur Trout Edwin R Weeks Buck White Clare Vaughn Wales the Swiss Alpine Yodlers Mascot the $50 000 trained horse and Mary Harris Armor among others.

Quincy Chautauqua Association The Dickson Orchestra James Whitcomb Brougher Carolyn Geisel Nortons Pierces Grace Wilbur Trout Edwin R. Weeks Company Buck White Boston Sexteteriday Clare Vaughn Wales Company Swiss Alpine Yodlers Mary Harris Armor Georgia Cyclone

Multiple Rural Farms and Local Sales Listings

Fragmented 180 acre Hancock county farm with good soil and improvements near the county seat. another 210 acre high quality farm with outbuildings near Streate. various sale and rental notices include brick and frame buildings, gas ranges, and miscellaneous items. Multiple contact names and partial addresses appear scattered through the notice dense column.

Camp Hancock County Hancock J. H. Harberts Stern

City Engineer Hancock Is Dismissed by Mayor Abbott

Quincy moves to suspend city engineer Fred L. Hancock for neglect of duty after months of missed meetings and stalled projects. Hancock, once valued for data and expertise, faces replacement as the Board of Public Improvements scrambles to resume work and ensure city affairs run smoothly.

Fred L. Hancock Abbott Hancock Board of Focal Improvements Engineer Hancock Quincy Pool W. P. Bushnell Garrer Hanveck Effies Hanceck

Widow Margaret Harrop Passes After Illness in Eldorado

Mrs Margaret Harrop widow of William Harrop a farmer and resident of this city died at age 67 after an illness spanning recent weeks in Eldorado She leaves Lester Harrop of Eldorado and Mrs Pommetia Harrop Montgomery of Repute Missouri as her children The Harrop family previously lived in Quincy Canton and later moved to Eldorado where William Harrop worked as a machinist and built their home

Hide W. Deattw Toa Sepy Eldo

Weather and River Forecast Across Regions

Weather outlook shows increasing clouds and mild temps with partial sunshine. Snow chances and cooler air expected in western areas Sunday into Monday. River bulletin notes stage readings at Keokuk Quincy Hannibal St Louis and others with rises anticipated in 24 to 36 hours from Kaow Ware to Louisiana.

Changa Keokuk Seneeee TS Quincy Eseaene LE Hannibal Hawisvilla Kaow Ware Louisiana

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