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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
11
Mrs. Flo Ross, arrested on forgery charges, spent Thursday in city jail awaiting her Springfield sister's arrival to arrange settlement. A prior spree of forged checks totaling about 95 dollars surfaced, tied to medical bills for her husband. Authorities may drop charges if settlements reach agreement on the A F C Menke check and other claims.
After a several day recess the circuit court will reconvene today to hear matters requiring immediate attention. If all are disposed of today the court will adjourn for the term.
Humane Officer John Fowley reported at the quarterly humane society meeting on tasks over the last three months. The report covers animal welfare actions, arrests for cruelty and neglect, destitute case investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions including mad dog euthanizations and relief efforts for flood-impacted stock and residents.
Local items list visitors, entertainments, and personal updates from Quincy society day by day. Highlights include Mrs H O Channon hosting the Women’s Alliance at 2304 Spring Street, Miss Letha Butler’s piano recital on July 18, and Miss Julia Freelove at Blessing Hospital after a morning transfer. Additional notes cover residents’ travels, illnesses, and real estate transfers in the area.
At the Orpheum theater last night the melodrama The Eye of the Government about a counterfeiter and his capture by secret service men played to a full house. Mr Finch portrayed the lord commendably and the cast was admirably staged with Saturday and Sunday matinees and a Sunday night finale promised.
The notice lists current programs at multiple venues. Orpheum presents The Eye of the Government while pictures run at Bijou. Star features Charlie Chaplin in Carmen burlesque. Belasco shows A Million a Minute and Behind the Mask. Colonial presents Moll y Make Believe. Savoy features Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke. Gem Weekly offers The Tron Mitt and The Day's Work. Family offers The Stampede with Vernon Howe Bailey sketches and When Seconds Count. Norma Talmadge stars in The Missing Links at Quincy.
Quincy residents are invited to the Quincy Military Ladies of the Armory meeting at the Armory tonight at 7 46. Speakers will explain the group's purpose before the last pre examination session. A benefit motion picture The Bugs Call will be shown at the Savoy theater on July 18 and 19.
Letters of administration were issued to Gertrude J. Hilbing in the estate of Albert Hilbing. Bond for 1.00 was approved. Henry J. Seymour named guardian of Mary G. Seymour Elizabeth Seymour and Emily K. Seymour minors of Charles W. Seymour deceased. Bond for 15000 approved. Joseph Tindall administrator of Jane Tindall estate filed inventory showing real estate 6000 chattel 325 and cash 1711.54. Mabel A. Shell named administrator of Mary E. Sholl estate and furnished bond 900. Inventory showed real estate 4500 and chattel
Mrs. Lucy Wide of Spokane Washington visits her sons Ellis and Lewis Wide at 326 Vine Street, staying to share time and news.
A 1916 testimonial from Earl J. Hotaling of Elba Michigan describes years of severe dandruff and scalp bleeding, claiming relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The notice promotes Cuticura as cleansing and healing, offering free trial by mail and stating global sale.
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