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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1916

Page

3

Road meeting set with city speakers at Chamber of Commerce

The city schedules a large good roads meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building this afternoon and evening. Key speakers include W G Edens of Chicago and A B Ross of Bedford Pa with D Ward King of Maitland Mo present. The program features addresses by local officials and bankers, informal discussions, and a 10 20 adjournment.

Chamber of Commerce W. G. Edens Chicago Associated Roads Organizations Cook County A. B. Ross Bedford D. Ward King Maitland S. G. Lawless Liberty Adams County Bankers’ Association Adams County S G. Lawless Ty Oscar Arntzen Kellerville Adams County Board of Supervisors Associated Roads Organizations of A. R B. Ross Agri

Mac Manus Declares Ireland Was Europe's Early University Seat

Seamus Mac Manus, Irish lecturer, told a Knights of Columbus gathering that in the fourth and fifth centuries Europe looked to Ireland for education, with Irish leaders guiding liberty efforts as England later ruled. He noted Protestant leaders among Irish reformers and described illustrations of Ireland’s valleys and castles. The talk preceded a Sunday school conference planned to expand countywide organization.

Home Seamus MacManus the Knights of Columbus England Europe Ireland Robert Emmett Tremand

Plans Complete for Adams County Sunday School Rally

Adams county Sunday school workers plan a two location rally on February 24 with separate men and women sessions. The men meet at Vermont Street Methodist Church and a new venue will host the women. Dr Sara Jenson Langville of Chicago and Willam A Brown of the National Sunday School Association are set to speak.

Adams County Adams County Association Masonic Temple Vermont Street Sara Jenson Langville Chicago Willam A. Brown Will

Prof Clarence Eddy Delights in Second Recital at St Francis

The large St Francis church auditorium filled Sunday afternoon for Prof Clarence Eddy of Los Angeles as he performed on the newly installed organ. The program pleased listeners who enjoyed his skill and the instrument’s responsive quality.

St. Francis Church Clarence Eddy Los Angeles Eddy

Brewers' Union Installs Officers and Delegates

Delegates to the Trades and Labor Assembly include Arthur Mester William F Waldhaus John Siefert Eugene Petersmith and Fred Peuster. Executive board delegates are A Mester William Buerklin and Walter Apenbrink. Officers installed are President A Mester Vice president M Weiss Secretary Joseph Motzenbacher Treasurer William Buerkin Trustees Casper Fleer Jacob Zwick Pree Peuster Door keeper Louis Karp Marshal Pred Smith Banner carrier Robert Mester Delegate to Temple association Pred Peuster.

Trades and Labor Assembly Brewers’ Union Arthur Mester William F. Waldhaus John Siefert Eugene Petersmith Fred Peuster A. Mester William Buerklin Walter Apenbrink A Mester M. Weiss Joseph Motzenbacher William Buerkin Casper Fleer Jacob Zwick

Bakers Union Elects Officers At Semi Monthly Meeting

Officers were elected at the Bakers union No. 203 semi monthly meeting in the Labor temple Saturday afternoon. One new application was received. Elected: President William J. Taney, Vice President Herman Hollender, Recording Secretary Albert Schwarte, Financial Secretary Henry B. Thiemann, Sergeant at Arms Casper Blume, Trustees Albert Schnouder George Frees Albert Schuette.

Bakers’ Union Labor Temple William J. Taney Herman Hollender Albert Schwarte Henry B. Thiemann Casper Blume Albert Schnouder George Frees Albert Schuette

Kreuger Released After Complainant Misses Court

Herman Kreuger is freed after the complaint by Sophia Heckenkamp for a statutory offense is dropped when she did not appear in Justice Ben Heckle's court. Kreuger remained out on bail. A bowling party by Quircy Pattern men was held at South Park garden alleys Monday night with Mrs Samuel Woods recovering from a serious illness.

Sophia Heckenkamp Herman Kreuger Court of Justice Ben Heckle Kreuger Quircy Pattern Company South Park Garden Ad Taylor Frank Bunnelle Blessing Hospital Dehlia Hokamp Herman Hokamp State Street Sarah Meisser Maine Street Charles O'Connor Bennethare Iowa Pat Rudden North Twelfth Street C. H. Wood Decatur Illinois Traction System

Scramble Expected As Petitions Filed For Democratic Primary

Daily filings reveal candidates for the February 29 democratic primary. John G. Kuhlman seeks the assistant supervisor nomination, Charles Zang seeks renomination as assessor, and John Geers seeks the Sixth ward alderman seat. First day of filing is January 31, signaling a lively scramble for preferred petition placements. Highway chiefs seek information on the reliability of a recently purchased road grader to assess machinery quality.

John G. Kuhlman Charles Zang John Geers Eighteenth and Vine Streets L. L. Bover F. R. Bryant Bureau County Northeast Township Highway Commissioners Bureau of Inquiry

Local Pickups and Social Notes Fill This City

Local shoppers chase bargains at Jonas Meyer Co as boys and children’s clothing sale runs. Community events include a whist night at St Boniface hall and a 44 price sale. Local residents travel to Los Angeles Chicago and San Diego for funerals visits and business matters.

Heinz Dill Mersaman’s St. Nicholas St. Boniface Hall Dou Jonas Meyer Co Paul Langhorst Nebraska Langhorst Wall Langhorst Snyder Elizabeth Mitchell Maiden Lane Blessing Hospital Lafler Anmory J. H. Gause Vermont Street Ness Ireland F. W. Aber Sterling Aber James Patton St. Mary's Hospital George Sturmann Los Angeles Cal T. Maloney Chicago Anna Quinlivan Thomas Beatty George F. Miller San Diego W. G. Edens A. B. Ross New Bedford Milan

Fragmentary 1920s Drug Advertises Kidney Cure

A garbled pharmaceutical ad claims a kidney remedy and other cures sold by druggists. The text mentions Olive Street and a Bar and other while noting sales through a drugstore network in Missouri. The legible bits imply medical claims and retail availability.

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Reverend Stelzle Urges Square Deal Labor View at YMCA

Large crowds hear Rev Charles Stelzle argue that labor fairness and equal pay for equal work are essential. He pins saloon closure as a potential job safeguard, saying prohibition could push workers from unemployment to better employments and stresses church and labor share common ground despite disputes.

Stelzle United States Hquor

To Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine

Small ad promises a fast cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

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