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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
London dispatch reports French warships will accept British vessels in Shailey Aatives in the English Channel and the North Sea. France will participate in the handling of mails and cargoes and will be consulted on all questions concerning the blockade. Protests will receive French replies.
Mrs. Geo. Robertson of Harrodsburg Indiana reports a decade long tetter on her hands driven by severe itching and cracking. After trying various treatments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a short period and her hands fully healed. Sample free by mail with the 29 cent Skin Book.
Dr. John A. Koch residence at Eighth and Broadway designed by George A. Behrensmeyer blends beauty with practicality. Brick column long span porch and colonial style center hall plan emphasize home life with professional spaces. Second floor offers spacious sleeping rooms guest chambers and baths on a raised green lawn.
William Shinn aged 89, oldest Pike county native, was buried in New Hartford after dying Sunday at his daughter’s home. Pioneer settler, California gold seeker, large Illinois and Michigan landowner, and longtime sheep producer, he helped found local groups and was active in the Methodist church. He left 1,200 acres in Illinois and 400 in Michigan.
Washington Jan 9 Prospects for passage of a government ship purchase bill appeared uncertain after President Wilson met with Democrats who opposed the measure last year. The president pressed Congress to act, holding talks with leaders including House Majority Leader Kitchin and Senator Clarke of Arkansas. Kitchin signaled possible renewed support if the bill is revised. Clarke’s stance remained unconfirmed, though friends suggested a submission in form could win approval.
Champ Smith of Louisiana Missouri chased to Quincy to stop his 15 year old sister Katie from marrying 27 year old Stanley Beck. The pair wed in Louisiana before leaving and were located by police in Quincy where they were already married. They traveled to spend their honeymoon at the groom's brother Thomas Beck's home.
Katie Smith of 217 Locust Street and Beck eloped to Quincy after her brother learned of plans to marry. They produced a marriage certificate and returned to Louisiana with the brother seeking parental consent. The father fell ill, suspicions arise over underage marriage without parental consent, Beck had worked as a brush cutter near Louisiana.
A northwest cold wave will rapidly lower temperatures across the south plains states, ending the recent warm spell in the east and south within hours. Weather bureau warnings extend from southern Wing to the Great Lakes and northern Louisiana. The machine gun company social club will meet in Amory on the first floor, in a newly furnished cub room with twelve chairs two tables and a bookcase.
Quincy residents tell how Doan's Kidney Pills helped Mrs A Meyer of 606 South 5th St who suffered back pain and kidney weakness with hip pains that felt like knife stabs. She reports irregular kidney action and relief after using several boxes.
A Quincy resident L. W. Thompson of 126 Jackson St reports long standing back trouble and kidney irregularities. After using Doane Kidney Pills he says his kidneys returned to normal function and his back grew strong again.
A hearing on the Quincy Gas Electric and Heating rate case is scheduled for February 14 before the state board of utilities in Springfield. A. D. Stevens, special city attorney for Quincy, notified Mayor Abbott that he, and Corporation Counsel Inghram, should attend. The case has lingered for over a year and a half, with the impending hearing the first real action. The focus will be on the original rate issue, not pre payment meters recently settled by the council and the company. Utilities board representatives have been in the city for two weeks gathering data for the decision.
Despite bad weather the fourth annual whist party by St Nicholas branch No 1 Western Catholic union in St Boniface school hall drew a large crowd with 35 tables. Winners include Women Ruth Schurfield first Edith Frageman second and Mrs Zwick consolation. Men Elmer Klein first Christian Zwick second Leo Ulrich consolation.
Local residents near Tenth and Washington plan a new sewer route from Tenth to Eighth, then south to Jefferson to link with the current Jefferson street sewer. Past floods have left cellars waterlogged and streets impassable after heavy rains, prompting the proposal.
Local store ads offer cnats in various fabrics priced at 3.98 698 998 and 1298 from Lescer Co. 417 Hampshire. Mrs C Tufffi and Edith Wister return Wednesday from Payson. Blue Ribbon Buffet 4 p.m. at 514 Hampshire. Supervisor W B Quig Mendon visits city Wednesday. Anton Padovic back from trip to St Louis. W K Maxwell of Lincoln shops in Quincy Wednesday afternoon.
Probate notes detail a hearing by Judge McCarl on a petition to sell real estate to pay debts. The sale includes property at Second and Chestnut and Front and Hampshire. Some claims were allowed. preliminary sale plans for a large portion of the estate are expected soon.
An advertisement extols the benefits of Mothers Friend for pregnancy and childbirth. It claims the product eases muscle strain, aids natural expansion, and provides rest for the future mother. Readers are invited to write Bradfield Regulator Co. for a free informative book.
A special county highway committee met to review road improvements for Adza County, aiming to present a plan at the board’s March session. The group, led by L. L. Boyer, includes Oscar Azen, W. J. Cunnane, Robert Meirnt, and James B. Cook, and faces possible delays as they assess bridges and materials.
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