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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

8

Mrs Frank Mennel Dies of Bronchitis in Quincy

Mrs Josephine Mennel widow of Frank Mennel dies at home 620 South Sixth Street after a week of bronchitis. She was 72, born in Bade Germany and lived in Quincy 60 years, active in St Mary’s Church and Ladies society. Survived by two sons, Frank of Quincy and George of Peoria, daughters Elizabeth and Rose, one brother Edward Mennel, two sisters Ada and Julia Betz, and 16 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 from home and 3:00 at Evangelical Church. burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Josephine Mennel Frank Mennel South Sixth Street Mennel Woetern Tierbetseheim Bade Germany Quincy St. Mary's Catholic Lashes Society Pram George Peoria Tie Dawnkhters Elizabeth Rose Athee Edward Mute Rekiuk Aaia Julia Bete Wang City Teavet Punerab Wetteo Biter

Augusta Althoff Funeral Details Mis-Transcribed

The funeral for Augusta Althoff was held at 2 Weluck Wednesday afternoon at the Peter's Evangelical church on State Street, with Rev Langhorst officiating. Bearers included George Zail, Wale ham, Edleriann, Charles Rasche, and others. burial followed at St. Peters Cemetery with out of town relatives listed.

Augusta Althoff Augusta Altiaat Weluck State Street My Peter's Evangelial Church Faut Langhorst Ured George Zail Waleham Edleriann Charles Rasche Fobward Lena Beet Fernerab North Sixth Street Roy Wooshai Baptist Ehuteh Nesler Charles Glager Tare Abe Calvan Parker Po O Brien Willan

Funeral Services for Sidney Land Craft and Helen Pumpelly

Funeral services for Sidney Land Craft will be held at the home on Oak Street with Rev. William Gamble. The body goes to Hannibal for burial in Riverside cemetery. Miss Helen Pumpelly dies in Asheville and services are in Congregational church parlors with burial in Woodland cemetery.

Helen Pumpelly Asheville N.C Congregational Church Bunal Woodland Cemetery

Funeral Services for Mrs Minnie Koring Planned Today

Funeral services set for 2 00 oclock this afternoon with private services at the home 1111 Jefferson street and at 230 p m in Salem Evangelical church Burial in Greenmount cemetery Friends invited to church and cemetery Will Take Body to Champaign. The body of Mister Bodine dies in the home of his daughter Mrs B Calvin 2106 Hampshire street will be taken to Champaign at 5 oclock this morning where burial will be made Funeral services in that city Friday.

Minnie Koring Jefferson Street Salem Evangelical Church Greenmount Cemetery Champaign Mister Bodine B. Calvin Hampshire Street

Colonel Ed Yates Detours to Pike County on Estate Work

Colonel Ed Yates of Pike County, famed for campaign speeches in the presidential race, stays several days at the Trotel Quincy hotel while clearing a Pike County real estate issue. He discusses the president’s message to Congress, opposes meddling in European affairs, and questions America’s ability to enforce peace among Europe's armed powers.

Ed Yates Pike County Hingis Quincy Messia Walson LT A United States Europe

Pastor Secured for Christ Church in Rio Vallarta

Pastor Revo Bo Bannan, longtime leader at Rio Vallarta congregations, has accepted the pastorate of Christ Congregational Church here. Church members know him from past sermons and work. his exact start date in February is to be decided. Community activity included a card party with 13 tables and various prizes, with many local women volunteering refreshments.

Revo Bo Bannan Rio Vall Christ Congregational Church Bautian Naff Tall Christ Church Amd Mfr Baunatin

Soldiers and Sailors Home Reports Admissions and Deaths

The Soldiers and Sailors Home lists admissions to cottages and hospital, with several named men from various units. Highlights include Serevant Cambell, James Ro Wileos, Withiam of Lost, and Jacob Sicniger. Several residents receive passes or are discharged, and James M. Mills, a former member of unit 15 and cavalry lieutenant, dies of complications from La Grippe. burial is in the home cemetery.

Serevant Cambell Christopher Herser Cra G 98Nd Wingis Infantry James Ro Wileos Samueh TP Sruth Columbus Crust Jacob Sicniger Mendon Mrz Varner Josephus Farner Luew Ulaselrigg Cottage 1 Lucy Harrs Cotta Kate Gale Mehew Cottage 5 Catherine Magruder Peoria Po MO Pil Mills Mary Mills Galeshur Outoon James M. Mills Onttage 15 12Th Tinois Infantry Leutenant 10Th U.S. Cavalry la. Grippe Home Cemetery

Dr Benjamin N Woods Dies in Carthage

Obituary note from Carthage reporting the death of Dr Benjamin N Woods aged 74. Born Athens Illinois August 22 1843, he served in the 82nd Illinois Company B during the Civil War, later became a veterinarian, and moved to Carthage 32 years ago. Survived by wife and several children, funeral at home with Reverend Smith officiating and burial at Moss Ridge cemetery. Previous local notices mention a sanity hearing for George W Barr and other community items.

Carthage Benjamin Newman Woods Onom Woods Athens 82Nd Kinois Company Mary E. Frankes Lincoln Menry Morgan C. D. Manlove John Shanahan Chicago J. B. Elder Basco Tie Christian Church Alexander Simpson Revo Elm. Smith G. Alr Moss Ridge Cemetery

Certificates Filed and Local Marriages in Hancock County

Certificates of election of trustees filed by Rebekah lodges Crystal Glen Nauvoo LaHarpe Plymouth with officers named. A double wedding report: Ralph B Williams and Iva Skinner married at Williamsville with family present. Katherine Margaret Hardin and Howard Hirsch Temple wed January 1 in Jacksonville. Endeavor Society to host a backward social at the Christian church parlor Thursday evening.

Rebekah John FP. Scott Crystal Glen Lodge Nauvoo John W. Bertschi Fred Salm Louis Hohl Addie Rahn Sophia Harsch Iva Rose N. G Louise Schmidt LaHarpe Lodge Effie Fowler Jessie DeVine M. C. Headen Clara Law Cora McClure Jessie T Mere J. WH. Wood Katherine Margaret Hardin Howard Hirsch Temple Nelle Catherine Hardin Jacksonville Temple South Sixth Street Springfield William B. Risse Hardin Carthage Endeavor Society Christian Church

Committee busy on new church in Warsaw

A Warsaw Presbyterian committee raises funds for rebuilding the church and reports steady local support across denominations. Also covered are a well attended concert by the Warsaw Concert Hand and various community news items including marriages, deaths, business moves, and local chatter.

Miss Lewis Hurt When Horse Runs In Palmyra

Miss Zelema Lewis daughter of George T Lewis was thrown from a strange horse near Main Street in Palmyra and seriously injured. She fell striking her head and shoulders and has been unconscious since the accident with feared brain concussion. She teaches at Stone Fill School and was riding a borrowed horse due to illness of her own. She was carried to a nearby home and later returned to her house.

Palmyra Zelema Lewis George T. Lewis Maradam Baptist Church Main Street Miss Lewis Lewis Palmyra High School Quincy Hannibal Earl Pryor Anna Ilignite Rushville Chadwell Mary Halsey Ellis J. S. Dingle Greenwood Cemetery W. W. Nelson Straw Montana Mary R. Allen Jeff McPike James Phillips Margaret Kern Clarence United States Sanford John Chadwell Oswald Frey

Howard Pullman Adams III Buys New Car

Flowessing of near Liberty spent Sunday with Coretta Reid. Mrs Jane Hampton is on the sick list. Otis Wells spent several days in Quincy last week. Neighbors and friends honored Mrs Josaph Howe with a birthday surprise party this Friday at her home.

Pittsfield News Roundup of Local Movements and School Tell

Pittsfield reports Wabash Passenger Agent Thomas John of Quincy is interviewing residents who may depart soon for southern and western cities. Ticket sales show strength with over $500 in early January and more than $700 in the second week. About 555 pupils are enrolled in Pittsfield schools, including the high school, with 18 non-residents. Mrs. Philip Mooker and Mrs. Marvin Gris visit their daughter. Residents plan Los Angeles travel. Will Greenlee from Springfield is reassigned as brakeman and will move here. Mr and Mrs W D Meride relocate to a new southeast home. Miss Marie Windmiller visits relatives on South Madison. Carl Main returns after work at a Parsons jewelry firm. Lotus Club meets with Rev and Mrs Hnarseosa. Edward Jooey presents a paper on party attitudes toward Mormonism, Woman Suffrage and production. Research Club hosted by Mrs I A Hirsheimer. Agenda Club meets after.

Pittsfield Ili Thomas John of Quincey Tle. Smith Philip Mooker Marvin Gris Gwatema Minn Hooker Mayo Hospital R Rochester Mary Baldwin Parsons Mro Rmobert Teresa Mullady Suon Los Angeles California Will Greenlee Springfield Urakeman W. OD. Meride Marie Windmiller Mroo Lotus Club Freddo Hnanseosa Edward Joooey I. 4. Hirsheimer

A Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel cure diabetes and rheumatic complaints in men and women. It regulates bladder issues in children and is mailed for $1.00 if not sold locally. One bottle provides two months of treatment and is said to nearly always yield a cure with sworn testimonials from Dr. B. A. 2926 Olive St. St Louis Mo. Sold by druggists.

Texas Wonder

Local Folks Attend Visiting Weekend in Durham Area

Mrs Susan Ruschmeyer and Gt Nidvar Cranmer of Quincy spent the day with his parents Mr and Mrs J I Cranmer Emery wing of lulmey visited friends Sunday Mr and Mrs Hiran Sheaeh Maye Wood visited at the home of William Hadfield Sr Sunday Rev ROOM Jlones filled a regular appointment in the Maptist church Saturday and Sunday Renata good Charles Papee visited their Bramt mother Mrs Joe Herbins Saturday T D Shannon returned to his home in Aledo AL Saturday Mrs Shaoheen remibingd for a few das a visit woth ter Parents Mro and Mrs J Ro Brisene

Durham Susan Ruschmeyer Voitioes Nidvar Cranmer Quincy J. I. Cranmer Emery Wing Lulmey Fiere Hiran Sheaeh Maye Wood William Hadfield Jlones Renata Good Charles Papee Joe Herbins T. D. Shannon Aledo Shaoheen Mro J. Ro Brisene

Sloan's Liniment Ad Promising Quick Pain Relief

Rheumatic pains and aches in joints and muscles are soothed by Sloan's Liniment. It quickly penetrates without rubbing, warms sore muscles, stimulates congested blood, and a single application drives out the pain. Clean, convenient, non staining, available at druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Stillwell Ill Residents Visit Relatives and Travel Notes

Stillwell Illinois area households report visits from Mrs Ismice Hecox and son Rex of Decatur and Mrs Ray Mclean and children of Quincy. Relatives from various towns left for South Carolina. Local visitors include J Ripley in Burlington Jene Murphy of Mendon visiting his ill mother Mrs Crear.

Golden Mee Steney

Backache remedy promotes kidney cleansing with salts

A health note advises people who eat meat to take four ounces of Jad Salts or similar salts in water before breakfast if back pain, cloudy urine, or sediment appear. It claims the mixture cleanses kidneys, neutralizes acids, and prevents kidney and blood complications. The ad emphasizes safety for meat eaters and recommends regular use to maintain clear kidneys.

Neoman

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