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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
2
Accidents in the Springfield district coal mines slowed rail freight last week but Quincy dealers report improved supply and steady demand. Officials fear another storm period could trigger rail delays. the two year miners and operators contract expires March 31, risk of shortages and price increases.
In the estate of Anderson Roberts Earl Roberts named executor by Judge McCarl with a $200 bond. Inventory for the estate of John Campbell filed in county court shows records notes and accounts of $2,853.54. John Kollmeyer named executor of the estate of Kathrena Moening.
Beautiful Quincy Homes on SUF Broadway showcase a modern American design by Martin J. Geise. The residence emphasizes comfort with a west entry, a 16 by 25 foot living room spanning the front, a dining room and owner’s den adjoining the reception hall. The front bedroom runs above the living room with French windows opening to an outdoor sleeping area. A large screened double French porch awaits summer gatherings amid Glendale rug brick construction.
A two and half ton steel derrick used to hoist steel in the Eagles building on North Sixth street toppled onto the main floor Tuesday afternoon. No one was hurt and no damage was reported.
The Literary and Debating Society at St Francis College held a successful Sunday meeting in the college auditorium. Music by the society orchestra enriched the program as members spoke on topics including Child Labor, The Immigrant, The War Question, The Monroe Doctrine, and Public Speaking. The rector, Fortunatus Pfausser, O F M, granted a half holiday Monday afternoon.
Bert Padgett a renowned blacksmith was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff John Coens on an assault charge after a recent fight with Grant Robinson another blacksmith. He appeared in Justice Heckle's court waived examination and was held on £500 bail awaiting grand jury action. Judge J Frank Garner represented him.
Cicera Whitiker of Taylor Missouri reported flood damage on the Tavior road to Duincey. Overflow from the Fabius River filled drainage ditches and washed away the wooden bridge. He led a labor crew Sunday to recover planks and restore the bridge.
Local store deals and community updates include Halbach Schroeder Co promotions on ladies wear and embroideries, Doerr Department Store specials, and notes on residents' health, travel, and errands. Reports mention Linus Cruise in Carthage, Mrs Steiner of Loraine in Blessing Hospital, Sykes’s annual Whitesville trip, and Rev Schultze posting a funeral in Redbud.
Royal Oil officials reported from the Hartsook lease in the Plymouth field that the well is producing fifteen barrels of oil per day after cleaning. Sand samples were sent and the results are considered satisfactory despite recent weather delays.
An article promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for children and adults. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Bulls of Reed Oklahoma about her baby Harley Buren Bulls benefiting from the remedy. The note claims the product has over twenty five years on the market, costs fifty cents a bottle, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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