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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

8

Trust e es Vote for Dormitory Building at Carthage College

Trustees of Carthage college voted to construct a women's dormitory costing $50 000 with Henry Denhart of Washington UL contributing $20 000 toward the building The old dormitory will be converted for use by the men Also reported dies suddenly in park Harrison Tavier died while walking toward his son's hardware store in Carthage Kentucky born 27 Sept 1849 aged 77 years 3 months He had lived in Hancock county most of his life and leaves three sons and a daughter buried at township cemetery with services held near Carthage

Carthage Carthage College Henry Denhart Washington Harrison T. Tavier Pobce Taylor Mei.Pastor Kentucky Tie Hancock County Tir Thage Bessop, Plares Harry Quincy

Family_After_Remains Identified In Local Obituary

The deceased leaves surviving besides her husband seven children named Lizzie Vance of near Bentley Bertha Owen of the city Geo Behrens of the south of the city Minnie Van Winkle of Canton IM Edith Sheetz and Ed and Conrad Hartman all of Towa.

Lizzie Vance Bentley Bertha Owen Geo. Behrens Minnie van Winkle Canton Edith Sheetz Conrad Hartman Towa

Brother of Quincy Woman Dies in West

Hen Buckman brother of Mrs George Drake of 705 South Fifteenth street died in Westville California Sunday morning. Pneumonia caused his death. Body to be brought to Shel b ina Missouri for burial. Mrs Drake and other relatives to attend Funeral. Buckman 72 spent early life in and near Shel b ina. Moved to California 53 years ago and lived there since. Visited old home seven years ago and returned. Survived by three brothers Frank Douglas and Martin Buckman all of Shel b ina and two sisters Mrs Betty Buckman of Shelby ing and Mrs Catherine Seward of Monroe City Missouri. He was never married.

Hen Buckman George Drake South Fifteenth Street Westville California Shelbina Drake Buckmion Shelbine Frank Douglas Martin Buckman Betty Buckmaun Shelbing Catherine Seward Monroe City Afe

Former Hamilton Man Succumbs Here

CP. Dherisadl formerly of Hamilton died at Pravelock Monday evening after a short illness of about one month. Marie Daynes of Spring Street, with whom he resided, survives. Born in Kentucky in 1857, he had lived here for the last three decades. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time.

Dherisadl Ihamilton Pravelock Marie Diaynes Spring Street Senilis Dyerhadl Wa Kentueiks Hibtae Comine Riven Janes Hamuile

Mrs George Tutile of Hersman Bkis Tick

Mrs George Tutile of Hersman Baker dies from coalition complications after long illness in hospital. She leaves her husband and a family, had been a resident for years and was aged about three oar four days birth rebbers Years ped. Also mentions marriage licenses and Kansas City legal notices.

George Tutile Hersman Bkis Tick George Putuie Tersman Bnessine Tespital HBO Eles Beritonitis Heures Borer Quincey Tegal Hattie Meighan Kansas City

Old People’s Home Resident Succumbs at 88

Christina Hoffman, resident of 614 People’s Home, died at 8:10 am Tuesday after a paralytic stroke suffered last Saturday night. Born August 26, 1823 in Pennsylvania, she married Jacob Hoffman in 1861. he died in 1874. She later lived in Edge­ton, Ohio, before entering the Home Aug. 18, 1911. Funeral at 10:30 am in the Home chapel. burial at Edgerton on the 2:00 pm Wa bash train.

Christina Hoffman Hoffman Pennsylvania Crawford County Ohio Jacob Hoffman Heo Edgerton A. HH. F. Hertzler M. B

MANY ATTEND WAND FUNERAL

The funeral of H. William Wand was held at 9:30 Tuesday morning at the family home and at St Francis Cathedral. Son Rev Father Lawrence Wand of Uhioawa sang the high mass, aided by deacon Rev Father Guisti and sub-deacon Rev Wather August Hohl. Local Catholic societies and many relatives attended. among out of town relatives were Gerry Wand of Lichfield and Robert Wand of St Joseph. A son could not attend due to illness.

H. William Wand Oak Street St. Francis Cathet Church Father Lawrence Wand Uhioawa Father Guisti Wather August Hohl St. Francis Men's League St. Anthens’s Western Catholic Union Wail Zurbe Dri Fransis Qidurnus Didacus Brennan Pather Reis Schnelton Theiland Albert Acces Bernard Awerkaunyp Jocob Lubbe Christ Mast Ben Schracke Tibesar Rey Wishirchen Prescott Ariz Gerry A. Wand Lichfield Gabriel Payson Frank Aumann Chicago Clara Ward Robert A. Wand St. Joseph Iness

John M. Daugherty funeral services set

Funeral services for Joti AB Dhuighi erty of near U Wheadiecd in Dless ing hhespitad will be conducted Saturday evening at 2 week. The casket will be buried at Wes les Chapel cemetery, Tolle and Oe soUbspe. Friends are invited to attend.

John M. Daugherty Joti AB Dhuighierty U .Wheadiecd Dlessing Saturda Dion -Hefe Ursa Wesles Chapel Tolle Miles Sawtiesst Cosa Privnds

Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmina Rottman at residence and church

Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmina Rottman will be held at 2 PM at the residence 824 Jefferson street and at 2:30 PM at St Daecobi Lutheran church. Burial will follow in Woodland cemetery. Friends are invited.

Wilhelmina Rottman Mewek Jefferson Street St. Daecobi Lutheran Church Woodland Cemetery

Mrs Caroline Marx Funeral Services In Freiburg Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Marx will be conducted at six o'clock this morning in the Freiburg chapel and at eight o'clock in St. Maurys Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

Caroline Marx Sige O'Clock Freiburg St. Maury’s Catholic Church Hurial St. Boniface

Mrs Gertrude Ties Dies at 38 in Elm Street Home

Mrs Gertrude Ties colored of 915 Elm Street died at 12 30 p m Tuesday afternoon in her home from tuberculosis. She was born November 25 1893 and was 38 years old. She was a widow. The body will be taken to Clarkeville Missouri for burial.

Gertrude Ties Elm Street Clarkeville

Death of Fred Stocksick in St Louis

Fred Stocksick of St Louis died Monday morning in that city according to word received by relatives in Quincy. He was years old and leaves his wife and one son, besides his aged mother. He also leaves two sisters and four brothers. Mr Stocksick left Quincy 30 years ago but had visited here often. Funeral services will be held in St Louis this afternoon. The body will be taken to Indianapolis for burial.

Fred Stocksick St. Louis Quincy Stocklett Indianapolis

Funeral for Mrs Theresa Kaltenbach at St Boniface Church

The funeral for Mrs Theresa Kaltenbach was held at 8:30 am in the residence and 9:00 am at St Boniface Catholic Church with a solemn Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev I B Degenhardt. Deacon Nunseh and sub-deacon Reinfels assisted. Bearers were Henry Steinkamp Otto Keck Herman Ehrhardt William Mast Henry Reese and Bernard Kruepper. Burial followed at St Boniface Cemetery.

Theresa Kaltenbach St. Boniface Catholic Church Soleim Father I. B. Degenhardt Father Nunseh Father Reinfels Henry Steinkamp Otto Keck Herman Ehrhardt William Mast Henry Reese Bernard Kruepper St. Boniface Cemetery

Mrs Marinda Marshall Buried Beside Husband in Cisco IL

The body of Mrs Marinda Marshall, who died at 8 15 Monday morning in the home of her daughter Mrs Clella Black of 725 Washington Street, was taken to Cisco Illinois at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning for burial beside her husband, who died 28 years ago.

Marinda Marshall Clella Black Washington Street Cisco

Judge McCarl to Lecture at Mendon High School

Judge Lyman McCarl will visit Mendon this morning to address Mendon High School pupils on juvenile reforms. He will relate court experiences with neglected children and propose reforms in care for youths who become petty criminals. He expects to return to open county court at 1 40 o'clock.

Lyman McCarl Mendon Mendon High School

South Park Shelter House Staked Out Location Revealed

George Behrensmeyer and committee members staking out the South Park shelter house site Tuesday afternoon marked its exact position. The pavilion will lie about 150 feet southwest of the old band stand, south of the east and west road, and face north.

George Behrensmeyer South Park Pavilion Shelter House

Experiences gained in Europe travel and war impressions

Richard Hassal of General Roofing Manufacturing Co. and George M. Jackson of Quincy visited, sharing first hand views from Europe. Hassal believes America will rise to the war effort and aid reconstruction. He notes heavy roofing demand for armies on European plains and admires the French, also recounting Zeppelin raids and related excitement.

Europe Richard Hassal General Roofing Manufacturing Company of St. Louis George M. Jackson Quincy America General Roofing Company

Knights of Columbus Magazine Appears in Quincy Show

Five thousand copies of the Knights of Columbus magazine printed for the show Putting It Over appeared in Quincy Tuesday noon. The booklet includes photos, reading matter, and the program, outlining the order’s aims in a readable, attractive format. Helen Runyon of the Parnaby company helped solicit advertising for it.

Knights of Columbus Quincy John Carroll Dave Wall Order of Knights Helen Runyon Parnaby Company

Muster Day at Home at Illinois Soldiers Home

Muster day is held monthly at the Illinois State Soldiers and Sailors homes with all inmates, including women, called out for an official count and needs assessment. Willan W. Roose of Company D Seventh Illinois Cavalry has been admitted and assigned to cottage 19. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Irion and Comrade Ernst are on furlough.

Illnois Willan W. Roose Seventh Illinois Cavalry Isaac Irion Ernst

Griggsville Notes Report Local Sports and Visits

Miss Sanderson left Griggsville for a trauma follow up after tending infant Robert Kennedy. Griggsville basketball beat Pittsfield 36 to 24. Little Miss Hustel Edwards returned home from Quincy. Timewell visitors Harry McKinney and family observed in Griggsville. Fords arrived in town carload for Antonio. Odd Fellows conferred first degrees on Lewis Lstle.

Efugee Griggsville Ili

Columbus Township Spelling Contest Set for Peb 9 1917

Miss Kate Taylor visits Story City for a hunt. Spelling contest for Columbus township to be held February 9 1917 at the school house. Miss Alta Thompson of Macomb directed the Islamatic club entertainment Saturday. Miss Bernice Rietzel returns from a visit with relatives in Kansas.

Columbus Ill Kate Taylor Story City Columbus Township Alta Thompson Macomb Normal Islamatic Club Bernice Rietzel Kansas

Lydia E Pinkham Product Praised by Cincinnati Woman

Mrs Jos Corner of 1663 Harrison Ave Cincinnati Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long illness from female troubles. She says the remedy let her work at home again and urges others to try it, noting forty years of valued use.

Cincinnati Ohio Lydia ER. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Jos Corner Harrison Ave Fairmount

Entertain Club in Fine Program Pittsfield Jan 31

Mrs. Carson Tippitts and Mrs. J. F. Fry hosted the Fortnightly club in Pittsfield on Monday afternoon. Topics covered women as college presidents and educators with papers on Mary Lyon, Emma Willard, Ella Flagg Young, Stella Reel Meyers, and changes in feminine ideals over the past century. Burglary at Clendenny’s store in Baytown. bloodhounds traced to Hamburg residence but property not found. Basketball tournament set for Feb 28-24 in Jacksonville. Group eight timed May meeting of the Timois Bantcers. Mrs. Tollie Roberts and son Ted from Slarmington, Conn., stay with Shriver family. Several local residents mentioned with travel and family events. James Newport, Civil War veteran, died. funeral at Oakwood cemetery with Bro. Lundenburger officiating. Pittsfield Lodge confers first degree on three candidates. second degree planned. Albert Strauss, O. Anderson, and Henry Ditterbranner noted in Chicago.

Pittsfield Carson Tippitts J. F. Fry W. 8 Capps Mary Lyon Emma Willard J. D. Hess Ella Flagg Young Stella Reel Meyers Baytown Hamburg Jacksonville Timois Bantcers Tollie Roberts Ted Slarmington Quincy William Watters West Jefferson Street Edna Ferne Robison Barry Gertrude Cordell Sunday Merating J. Merrick Bush Wenwood Avenue Chicago James Newport Revo Lundenburger Rt. Lovwls Oakwood Pittsfield Lodge Albert Strauss O. Anderson Henry Dittterbranner

Notable Local Visitors and Hospital Transport Reach Mayo Hospital

Mrs Philip Hooker was moved to the Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota for an operation. Lowell Knox, a Quincy Business College student, spent the weekend with relatives here. Mrs Elen M Orr visited her brother in law Hon Frank Orr and family at Chester. Mr Orr, a Chester penitentiary commissioner, and Mrs Ballington Booth addressed prisoners there last Sunday, an occasion of great interest.

Philip Hooker Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minn Lowell Knox Quincy Business College Elen M. Orr Frank Orr Chester Orr Chester Penitentiary Ballington Booth

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds

Lingering coughs awaken and drain energy. Dr King s New Discovery is a pleasant balsam remedy with antiseptic and laxative effects. It soothes irritated membranes and kills cold germs, offering prompt relief. For fifty years it has been a favorite for grippe croup coughs and colds. Get a bottle today at your Druggist 50c.

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