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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
Authorities charged Carnarga Northwest with firing a shot at Elmer near Loraine in September, alleging the incident occurred northwest of the town.
In a circuit court session, Alfred Suttons sanity at the time of the July Soldiers Home shooting of Sylvester Bouck was debated. The court postponed trial until mental competency is established, amid previous minor feuds between Rouck and Sutton.
Wesley Finney, 24, colored, was found guilty after about an hour and a half of jury deliberation in the county court. He faced charges of entering a social Thirst parlor and was remanded to the county jail awaiting sentence.
The article notes several Republican figures linked to the race for state attorney, with Freda G. W. as a strong successor prospect and others teased as possible contenders. It mentions support dynamics and potential entrants, though details are fragmented.
The item warns that catarrh can lead to consumption and cannot be cured by local treatment alone. It weakens overall health and lungs, urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy and suggesting readers ask their druggist for it.
Socialist congressman Meyer London of New York City proposes a resolution urging the president to seek a conference of neutral powers to mediate the war. The measure includes a $100,000 appropriation as America's peace contribution.
High school juniors organize a social at Burks Quirley home with best costumes and enjoyed features. The second semester begins February 7 with classes ending February 3 and exams plus new class placements on February 3 and 4. A dance at Arcate hall is planned for February 3 and a sophomore reception at Webster school auditorium mid February described as a highlight of the year.
A school recital is planned for Saturday afternoon featuring a lineup of student performers and pieces. The program includes works by Tolhovs, Langhir, Goel, Berg, and others with titles such as The Merry Beleo, River Plots, Serenata Op 68, and Walt in places. The event showcases numerous students including Doroth y, Elna Venucon, and Marie Wil.
Police say two well dressed young women bought tickets for Kirksville and left with a three month old infant found at 6 p.m. in a baby carriage at Burlington station. The child, clean and bright eyed, is cared for at the detention home while authorities search for its parents.
Melrose township proposes highway changes. County Highway Supervisor L Lo Beser to visit affected areas and interview commissioners and landowners. Key issue near Dred Sass home involves fence dispute. creek erosion prompted road repair and possible route change. A second change targets near Melrose to avert danger from a winded bend and narrow driveway. plan to adjust road course along section line.
A deal completed Wednesday transfers Brenner flats at Tenth and Whampshire streets to Peter Pinkelmann for a 367 acre farm within a mile of Lewistown, Maine. The Brenner family will continue to reside on the property, described as highly improved and among the best in the election.
Walter Krogman posted a $500 appearance bond to secure the defendant’s March term appearance in federal court to answer charges of stealing a haze nozzle from the Post Office Department. Mary Strep of Nauvoo acts as the surety.
The Young People society of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church led by Rev. Paul Langhorst will celebrate its twenty second anniversary at Sunday night services on January 30. A program includes violin duets, quartets, choruses, readings, a sermon by Rev. E Jaever of East St. Louis, piano solos, offertory, and benediction.
The Ladies' Aid society of St John s Lutheran church elected officers for the year. President is Mrs A Roeder, Secretary Mrs C H Wachlin, Treasurer Mrs Ben Miller. Flower and Sick committees named with multiple members. Next meeting set for February 23.
The St Martha guild of the Good Shepherd church elected officers at a Wednesday meeting with Mrs M J Smith as president, Mrs J Beatty secretary, and Mrs J Riggs treasurer. About thirty women attended and social hour followed. next gathering set for February 23 at Mrs J A Bunting’s home.
Professor C. Posher will present a violin recital at the Presbyterian church tonight with Francis Zunmennan and Ethel Myers at piano. Friday night the pupils of Mrs. Margaret Persons and Mr. Fisher will also give a recital. the public is invited.
Mrs Kirk Sechawpo entertained the Women's Guild of the Vermont Street Baptist church at her home 145 Jersey Street Wednesday afternoon. They planned the year's work, discussed finances, and spent the rest sewing. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for February.
Rev A I Hertzler of the First German Methodist will present an illustrated stereoptical lecture on the Life of Christ Thursday evening at the church on Eighth and Kentucky streets.
Members of St Jacobi Lutheran Church hosted a social for youth in the church parlors Tuesday night.
The Ladies' Social Union of Luther Memorial Church will serve coffee Thursday afternoon and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a one day cold cure. It promises genuine medicine under the signature of E. W. GROVE and lists a price of 25c.
A provocative line links poetry in magazines to ammunition in a gun, suggesting literary content used as forceful impact. The phrase invokes media weaponization and the tension between art and violence, highlighting provocative imagery without endorsing harm.
Charles Strickland formerly of Bushnell took two revolvers valued at 3950 during a police HQ lapse. He attempted to sell them, was arrested by Chief Hanks after a quiet probe, and confessed at a preliminary hearing. He posted 1000 bond and was jailed in Macomb awaiting the January jury.
George Vickerson a Marblehead area farmer reports two of his milk cows struck by a Wabash train near Marblehead at about 4 AM Wednesday. The cows were the only stock Mr Hicker son owned.
Roy Faust, a Burlington roundhouse clerk, sustained a painful cut on his hand on Wednesday morning. The injury is not serious but will require him to wear bandages for several days.
Llem Schuering acts as night express agent at Burlington station while regular agent Carl Mast is home bound with rheumatism at 1619 Broadway.
Evansville Indiana reader W E Curry reports his six year old daughter suffered severe croup and found instant relief using Foley's Honey and Tar. He and his wife also use it and praise it as the best cure for cold cough throat trouble and croup he has seen. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Rev Oliver Reed preaches at First Baptist on Luke 15 20 highlighting God's compassion for sinners. He urges that no distance from God is final and salvation comes by Jesus blood as the prodigal may still return. Attendance at the revival remains strong despite rain in Quincey tonight.
Local store Lesser Co. advertises spring suits priced from 15 to 30 dollars and coats at 3.98 to 123 dollars. The item mentions visitors from Hihpi bal and Macon Missouri, plus family news and a new baby born at 806 State street.
City dry forces delay spring election on the wet and dry issue and push to the county option via state legislature. Leaders hope for passage after a prior failed bill, aiming to test strength before campaigns resume while curbing citywide ballots.
A Reuter dispatch from The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands interrupted her journey to wooded regions because of a mumps attack. The notice includes unrelated boilerplate about a Cheney catarrh cure and patent medicine ads typical of early 20th century papers.
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