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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

4

Fruit Market Sees Bountiful Home Grown Tomato Season

A Quincy market report notes arrivals of larger quantities and broader variety as summer advances. New items include Thompson seedless grapes and Bartlett pears, with scarce cantaloupes due to high demand and rail embargoes. Prices cover melons, fruits, vegetables, and nuts with detailed per unit costs and guaranteed quality.

Thompson Michigan Quincy Triumph Texas California Royal Anne Calif Florida Ib. c

Tanlac Ad Promises Health Boost for Stressed Bodies

An old time advertisement touts Tanlac as a vegetable tonic free from mineral taint. It claims Tanlac strengthens run down systems, aids liver and kidney troubles, and builds tissues. It cites a testimonial from L. Boring of the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home praising relief from chronic diarrhea and stomach distress after taking Tanlac. The advert notes it is sold by Brown & Mays Drug Co in Quincy at $1.00 per bottle or three for $2.75 postpaid.

L. Boring Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors Boring Illinois Infantry Sherman Tanlac Quincy Brown & Mays Drug Co

Derwood Rutledge Dies at Palowa

Derwood Rutledge aged 45 died Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of relatives in Palowa from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been ill for years and recently farmed with relatives. Born June 18, 1871 at Columbus he leaves a widow, his mother, sisters Mrs. R. E. McNeal Mrs. C. B. Cannon of this city and Mrs. Clarence Allan of Coatsburg, plus Frank Rutledge of Camp Point. Funeral at 920 Monroe Street Sunday afternoon with burial in Greenmount Cemetery.

Wee Baee Paloma Mr. Rutledge Gardner Governor Works Wilson Columbus R. E. McNeal C. B. Cannon Clarence Allan Coatsburg Roy Fisher Creede Colo Perry Patterson Wahpeton N. C Frank Rutledge Camp Point Monroe Street Greenmount Cemetery Arthur Humphrey A. W. Humphrey Jefferson Street Blessing Hospital Herman Stormer Undertaking Establishment Herman Stormer

Charles Milliken Dies in Sterling After Operation

Charles Milliken, a former Quincy resident, died last Monday in Cook County Hospital after an operation for cancer. The 60 year old stationary engineer moved to Sterling about ten years ago and leaves a widow and one son. his death was reported to friends in Quincy.

Charles Milliken Quincy Sterling Mr. Milliken Cook County

Funeral services for William B Bushnell held at Good Shepherd

William B Bushnell's funeral was held at 9 AM Thursday in Good Shepherd Church with Rev. William M Gamble officiating. Pallbearers included Edward W McClure Carl E Epler Thomas Burrows Ben H Miller Thomas M Beaty and Erde W Beatty. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery.

Wiliam B. Bushnell William B. Bushnell Good Shepherd Church William M. Gamble Edward W. McClure Carl E. Epler Thomas Burrows Ben H. Miller Thomas M. Beaty Erde W. Beatty Woodland Cemetery

Funeral of Mrs Bertha M Kiefer Held at Home

Mrs Bertha M Kiefer was laid to rest in a private funeral held at 4 oclock Thursday afternoon at her residence 308 with family in attendance. The obituary notes she was born in and survived by relatives in the community. Pallbearers and further service details were reported by the local paper.

Bertha M. Kiefer

Clean-Up Sale Offers Flouncings and Lace

One lot of 27 inch to 45 inch embroidered flouncings in plain and colored effects priced at 49c per yard. Another lot of 17 inch lace flouncing with all over patterns at 59c per yard. 27 to 45 inch Oriental lace flouncing used for dresses discounted to 1.19 per yard.

Burial of Rev H J Le mhuis at St Boniface cemetery

South Eleventh street report notes large attendance and many floral offerings for Rev H J Le mhuis pastor of Salem Evangelical church. Bearers included William Beckmann Willis Theele Henry Gelling Frank Costigan Anton B Kalmer and J Ackermann. Burial followed at St Boniface cemetery.

South Eleventh Street H. J. le ®Mhuis Salem Evangelical Church William Beckmann Willis Theele Henry Gelling Frank Costigan Anton B. Kalmer J. Ackermann St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral services for F. M. Simmons today

The funeral will be conducted at 10 o clock this morning at the home 1111 Lind Street with burial in Woodland cemetery.

M. Simmons F. M. Simmons Lind Street Woodland Cemetery

Funeral rites for Miss Minnie Stakelbeck today

Funeral services for Miss Minnie Stakelbeck will be held at 8 o'clock in her residence at 229 Locust Street and at 8 30 in St John’s Catholic Church. Burial is planned at Calvary Cemetery.

Minnie Stakelbeck Miss Minnie Stakelbeck Locust Street St. John’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Meeting Postponed by South Park Shelter House Committee

The South Park Shelter House committee meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Mayor Abbott's office was postponed due to the absence of all members. A new meeting time is set for this evening at 7 o'clock.

South Park Shelter House Abbott

Frazer Couple Weds Again In Illinois Official's Office

A second wedding for Mr and Mrs Harry Frazer occurred Thursday forenoon in Justice Ben Heckle’s office. The ceremony followed a prior marriage that did not meet Illinois divorce requirements, and the pair had recently become estranged with a life crisis after she attempted suicide at the Family theater where he worked as a employee.

Harry Frazer Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle Frazers Illinois

Theater Poisoning Attempt Ends with Refusal

A woman pleaded with a machine operator to return to her, but he refused. She then went to the theater rear and swallowed poison, triggering a tense incident as authorities responded.

Clean-Up Hosiery Sale Cuts Prices Across All Items

Hosiery items including men's lisle socks in black and colors drop to 10c from 25c or 50c. women's lisle face hose reduced to 10c. women's lisle hose now 25c. children's gauze lisle hose down to 15c. infants silk socks 10c. men's $1 silk socks drop to 75c.

Alzes

Clean Up Bargains From the Basement Sale List

Clean-Up bargains cover percale in gray dress patterns 10¢ a yard and apron ginghams 5c a yard. Big Wonder Oil Polishing Moon with 8 oz oil 49c. Plain blue cheviot shirting 10c a yard. Women’s hose 8 for 25c and men’s socks 2 for 15c. School shoes 8 pairs for 25c. Sunshine Furniture Polish 25¢ per bottle, two bottles. Coats hangers and copper wire hook 6 oz jelly glasses 18e per dozen. Buy now for jelly season during Clean-Up Sale.

Sunshine Furniture

Clean-Up Sale on Kids Dresses and Toiletries

One lot of children dresses in sizes 2 to 6 years at 39c each, and dresses for ages 8 to 14 at 79c. Women's envelope chemise trimmed with lace at 59c. Bon Ton Corsets priced to clear at 2 dollars. Armour’s Toilet Soap 7 cakes for 26c, 250 bars for 176c, Williams Jersey Cream 9a for 7c, Aubrey Toilet Water 59c.

Bon Ton Armour Chateau Williams Jersey

Rug Sale Prices for 9x12 Royal Wilton and Brussels

Classified listing shows rugs offered in 9x12 sizes with Brussels and Royal Wilton brands. Prices listed include $34.60 for a Brussels rug and $26 for a Royal Wilton rug across various entries, with other 9x12 options at $32.80, $46, $35, $50, and $38.60 respectively.

Axminster

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