Hotel Men's Convention Here Today in Quincy
Delegates from Illinois towns and major cities arrive for the annual hotel men convention in Quincy. Horace Wiggins heads arrangements at the Jefferson and Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, St. Louis and many others will be represented. Over 100 reservations noted at Newcomb, Quincy and Virginia hotels, with a compact program promising substantial entertainment and a brief business session around 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Quincy
Horace Wiggins
Peoria
Jefferson Hotel
Newcomb
Virgina
Charles” ‘Adelpohl
Charlie
Virginia
Frank H. Henry
Hotel Prancis
Pana
A. J. Hines
Hotel Arion
Fred Leavans
Manufacturers’ Hotel
Moline
William Hindan
Imperial
Pontiac
J.C. Muller
Harper House
Rock Island
SM. McClellan
Maples
Charleston
William QC. Clark
Geneseo
Brevoort
Chicago
E. J. Stubbins
Cairo
F. C. Scott
Hotel Whiteside
Morrison
A. S. Towne
Ayers
Harvard
Jefferson of
S. E. A. Whitman
Hotel
Fey
John Willey
Willey Hotel
Willey Hotel. Supply Company of Chicago: A. F. Zimmer
R. Cadle
Shawneetown
M. D. Peck
Bloomington
Optometry Bill Signed by Governor Dunne in Illinois
Governor Edward F Dunne signed House Bill No 9 sanctioning optometry in Illinois, making it the thirty fifth state to recognize the profession. L J Kies, a charter member of the Peoria based society, notes the Thi ppis State Society of Optometrists now boasts over 600 members.
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Thippis State Society’ “of Optometrists
Edward F
Dunne
Ilinois
Illinois
Iety
Iinois Society
Peoria
Imembers
L. J. Kies
Woman Dies After Accidental Paris Green Poisoning
Mrs Mary Fuller 43 of Hampshire Street died at 8 20 pm after mistaking Paris green for baking soda in the pantry. Dr H E Becker treated her for about twelve hours but could not save her. Coroner M J Haley considered an inquest. the death was ruled accidental as she had nervous prostration and no intent to harm. She leaves a husband S W Fuller a son Frank and seven sisters. Christ Ramsey of Chicago is her father.
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Paris Green
Mary Fuller
Hampshire Street
H. E. Becker
S.W. Fuller
Becker
M. J Haley
Fuller
Madison
Ind
Quincy
Frank Fuller
Christ Ramsey
Chicago
City mayor allows small firecrackers for July Fourth
Mayor William K. Abbott issues a proclamation permitting sale and use of small fire crackers not exceeding two and a half inches on July Fourth, observed Monday July 5 due to Sunday falls. Prohibitions on blank cartridges and cannons remain, with prosecutions for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Quincy
Roch
William K. Abbott
Kansas Party On Lengthy Trip
Mr and Mrs C HA Scott Mr and Mrs N H Taylor and Miss Dorothy Taylor prominent Hutchinson residents arrived in the city en route to Hutchinson on return from Boston The jolly Kansan party traveled by auto leaving Hutchinson six weeks ago via Chief Six for Boston then visited New York and other places They left Boston three weeks ago and have been taking their time on the return route Hutchinson Daily News managing editor Mr Scott said eastern roads are better and Illinois was slower on the return journey He plans to resume work early next week.
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C. “Ha, Scott
N. H. Taylor
Dorothy Taylor
Hutchinsen
Kansas
Boston
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Chalmer
New York City
Mr. Scott
Hutchinson: Daily News
The
Whig
Illinois
Scott
Uniform Marriage Act Goes Into Effect Yesterday
The Uniform Marriage Act, adopted by the Illinois legislature, took effect yesterday. Couples marrying from out of state must answer questions as if marrying in their home state and may need to show they are fit to wed, including possible examinations in states where eugenic laws exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wisconsin
Bowen Man John C. Pearce Dies at 76 in Illinois
John C. Pearce of Bowen Illinois died at home age 76. A large landowner and capitalist, he was active in the Methodist Episcopal church. He moved to Adams County in 1854 with his father David Pearce from Butler County Ohio and later invested in real estate in Hancock County Illinois. Survived by one son Edictions titers? living near Bowen and one sister Mrs. John Q. Lawless of Columbus, Michigan. A large circle of relatives mourn his passing.
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Bowen
John C. Pearce
Bowen, Hl
Pearce
Methodist Episcopal Church
Adams County
David Pearce
Butler County
Nlancock County
John Q. Lawless
Columbus
Will Take Case to Supreme Court
Thomas B. Smith and others challenging plans in Indian Grave Drainage district have filed a petition to appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge McCarl granted the petition requiring a $1,000 bond within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Thomas B. Smith
Indian Grave
Whig
McCarl
Mrs Margaret Ryan Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Margaret Ryan aged unknown died yesterday at her home after a brief illness at 607 North Eighth Street. Born in Caven Ireland she came to America as a child and grew up in Ft Hamilton New York. A longtime Quincy resident she attended St Peter s Catholic church and was loved by many. Survived by daughters Catherine V Ryan and Selena M Ryan and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ryan
Margaret. Ryan
North Eighth Street
Caven
Ireland
Ft. Hamilton
N.Y
Quincy
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Catherine V. Ryan
Selena M. Ryan
Lost items ad request for The Whig newspaper
Notice requests readers to telephone a Lost ad to The Whig after discovering an item such as a watch or parasol missing. The item type is unspecified and no names or dates are given. The brief urges prompt action to place a lost item notice.
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Whig
Weather Man Sets Record For June Rainfall And River Level
The Weather Man reports June was the wettest month in twenty years with 8.56 inches of rain over eleven days. Mean river level reached 12.44 feet, peak 15.2, low 9.5. Temperature showed little heat, with highs of 90 and lows of 49, mean month 72.5 degrees. Prevailing winds from the south, rain linked to a stormy Mississippi valley period in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Water Works Company
Mississippi Valley
New Men Engaged for YMCA Work in Chicago
L A Cook of the Wilson avenue YMCA of Chicago has been chosen as assistant secretary for the local association and will report August 1. He is Oberlin trained and has studied at Lake Geneva. Glen W Johnson of Jacksonville will arrive Oct 1 to be office secretary and assistant physical director as Willis Summers resigns to attend YMCA College. Ed Siemens is engaged as natatorium attendant for the summer, and A Anderson arrives Aug 10 to take the place of J Toedte, now in Chicago. Anderson just married and on honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Cook
Wilson- Avenue
YM. C. A
Chicago
Whistler
Cook
Oberlin
Lake Geneva
Glen. W. . Johnson
Jacksonville
Willis Summers
Y. M.-C. A. College
Johnson
Association
Ed Siemens
Anderson
Toedte
M. ‘Anderson
Mrs Boren Seeks Divorce On Cruelty Grounds
Eliza beth Boren filed for divorce from Ellis M. Boren in the circuit court alleging cruelty. She asks for custody of two daughters, alimony, and support for the children, recounting assaults and threats, and that she contributed to the home through washing and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis M. Boren
Elizabeth Boren
Circuit Court
Boren
Plainville
Bucklen’s Arica-Salve Promotes Healing and Prevents Infection
The ad warns minor cuts, scratches, and skin ailments can become dangerous if infection sets in. It promotes Bucklen’s Arica-Salve as antiseptic and healing, preventing complications. A 2-ounce box is sold for 25 cents by local druggists.
Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis Society Ends
The Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis Society in Quincy, organized over a year ago, has dissolved after months of fundraising struggles. Only three attended its first annual meeting, and Judge Lyman McCarl said the public did not support the cause enough to continue. The dispensary and nurse program operated without rent, provided medicine, milk, and eggs to patients, and faced closure due to lack of funds and suitable space.
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Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Quincy
County Court Room
Lyman McCarl
Adams County
Thomas’ ‘B. Knox
Rolland
M. Wagner
Bell Telephone
Fifth and
Hampshire Streets
Marriage Licenses Dip In Adams County In June
Seventy seven marriage licenses were issued in Adams County during June, a slight drop from the same month in prior years due to unemployment and tight finances. Birth records show 60 births in June, up from 58 in May and 69 in April. 30 male and 30 female, 59 white and 1 colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Dan Cupid
Billy Smith
Adams
Uniform Sale of Goods Act Now in Force in Illinois
A new law known as the Uniform Sale of Goods Act, requiring signed notes or money exchange for contracts to be valid, has been signed by Governor Dunne. Drafted by Prof Williston of Harvard and supported by bar associations nationwide, it has been adopted in several states.
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Illinois
Dunne
Williston
Harvard University
Rain Delays St Pauls Church Picnic to Today
Rain yesterday morning postponed St Pauls evangelical church picnic. The Imperial band concert is set for the afternoon with a baseball game between the Men’s leagues of St Paul and Salem churches. Luncheon and supper will be served.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Imperial Band
St. Paul and Salem
Aged Resident Ellen Moore Dies in Quincy Home
Ellen Moore, longtime Adams county resident and Quincy settler, died at her daughter E Lanoix's home on Spring Street after a long illness worsened by asthma and bronchitis. Born near Lorraine seventy six years ago, she was active in the Christian church and leaves six children, four sons Henry Walter Jasper and Alonzo, plus daughters Mrs. S L Roberts of Mendon and Mrs. E Lanoix of Quincy.
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Ellen Moore
Adams County
Quincy
E. Lanoix
Spring Street
Moore
S. L. Roberts
Mendon
Henry
Walter
Jasper
Alonzo Prior
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale For Quincy Program
Local directors urge advance ticket sales to fund a stronger Chautauqua in Quincy. With no funds, the association must secure pre sale commitments to cover costs and plan a better program. Last year’s patronage encouraged efforts to attract top talent and draw regional audiences.
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Quincy
Tauqua
Orly
Well Known Colored Couple Are Married
Rodney L. Carpenter and Miss Blanche Roberts, a prominent colored couple in the city, wed at the bride’s parents home at 2025 Spruce Street on a Wednesday evening. Rev. Mr. Evans officiated with Miss Nina Berry as bridesmaid and Wallace Gordon as best man. The bride wore white crepe de chine with face trimming and carried sweet peas. the bridesmaid wore white Swiss embroidery with pink carnations. A reception followed and guests joined in refreshments. The couple now reside at 640 Lind Street as Mr and Mrs Carpenter, with the groom employed at the Reid store.
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Rodney’ L. Carpenter
Blanche
Roberts
Spruce
Street
Mr. Evans
Bethel M. E
Nina Berry
Wallace Gordon
Board of Education Meeting Postponed In City
The monthly meeting of the Board of Education was postponed because two to three members were out of the city and others unable to attend. No definite date was set for the rescheduled session.
Rev Smith resigns from Quincy church accepts call
The Congregational church of Quincy votes to accept Rev James Robert Smith’s resignation as he accepts a unanimous call from The People’s church in St Paul Minnesota. The move takes effect September 1 with Smith remaining in Quincy until late August to prepare the transition. The People’s church, once independent, now aligns with the Congregational faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robert Smith
Congregational Church of
Quincy
People’s Church
St. Paul, Minn
Dr. Smith
City
Smith Roes
Sweet corn on market from local gardener Gieselman
Corn on the cob returns to markets with Eighteenth Street gardener W Gieselman delivering the first of the season. He says the corn is fine this year and worm free with well filled ears. Early varieties are just starting to be ready and markets will soon be stocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gieselman
Gardner
Eighteenth ‘Street
Cedar Creek
Gieselman
Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Record
Yesterday marriage licenses were issued for Edward David Jones and Ethel M. Jones of Macomb Bushnell. Julius Rudsell 26 and Nancy Elizabeth Katzell 18 of Quincy. Frank Kotter of Bowen and Clara I Glahn 18 of Quincy received licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward David Jones
Bushnell
Ethel M. Jones
Macomb
Julius Rudsell
Nancy Elizabeth Katzell
Quincy
Frank Kotter
Bowen
Clara, I. Glahn
Administration granted in Lydia Hoar estate case
In the estate of Lydia Hoar deceased, letters of administration were issued by Judge Lyman McCarl yesterday to Arthur Hoay. His bond was fixed by the court at $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hoar
Lyman McCarl
Arthur Hoay
Also Mentioned on This Page
EF. Dunne
Haley
Abbott
Y.M.C.A
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Lyman McCall
Rodney” Carpenter
Miss Blanche Roberts
Congregational Church
ST. Paul Parish
C. W. Gieselman
Eighteenth
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