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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1915

Page

8

Suburban News highlights local visits and club reports

Golden Illinois residents note Mrs Philip visiting St Louis and plans to return Tuesday. Ray Jones and family visit from Taylorville. Calla Rebekah lodge installs officers led by Eliza McClintock. Priscilla club meets once more before summer. Various residents travel to Davenport Columbus Quincy and La Prairie. A harvest cradling shift emerges as modern binders lag. Fourth of July celebrations and Patriot songs mark local life.

Eliza McClintock N. G Estella Farwell V. G Alma’ Miller Myrtle Downing Effie Downing Bessie Beckett Carrie Worman Etta Cain I. G Anna Bruffy Maggie McClintock R.S Mabel Thomas L. S Mittie Hollis R. S-V Anna. Worma John G. Buss Davenport Iowa Will Priscilla Ss. Oo. Witt Arch-Thomas la Prairie Reed Columbus Rev. Reed Anna Irene Worman Roger Clark Augusta Quincey J. M. Wallace Quincy James ‘Robbins Nellie White Prairie

Denver Weather Report Tilts With Continuing Wetness

Denver area notes a continued spell of wet, damp conditions. Aweather patterns have persisted, keeping skies gray and rainfall intermittent. Rivers remain elevated, and motorists face slick roads as showers persist across the region.

Visit Notes From Kinderhook and Nearby Areas

Roy Dilley and wife from Roseville Illinois visited the Alford family in Kinderhook. George Thompson of Quirky stayed with his parents David and Mrs. Thompson last Sunday. Mrs. David Riley, previously ill, is improving and attends when possible. Rev W W N Hailer preached a patriotic event at the Methodist church.

Roy Dilley Roseville W. S. Alford George Thompson Quirky David Thompson David Riley

Blind pool ruse ends as Runciman returns home

In a tale of deceit and impersonation, Rudolph Runciman and colleagues plot to replace Clayton Runciman with a forged heir and bonds. A staged reunion at the mayoral reception unravels when the genuine Clayton confronts the impostor, aided by Mrs. Rudolph Runciman and a wary circle. Peebles is expected to settle the legalities, while Tommy the boy binds the scene with emotion.

Charakter Runciman Rudolph Timothy Runciman Clayton Rudolph ‘Runciman Midland A. Q Cave George Riunalriddy Smithers Lengt Jorge Rudolph Runciman Wang Bimfly Clayton Runciman Aittle Widder Les Lucky Liftover Baggsidge Hotel Claire Thim Percival Noyes Edmunds Schenck Alriddy Clayton - Runciman Hince Secret Trust Ilse Ae “Tadmit Tommy Clayton Runcianan mid-Africa Jarge Africa Erict Yis Evelyn Darling Darling Evelyn Aunyway

Revenge Plot Behind the Runciman Bond Heist

Clayton Runciman reveals a backstory of loss and vengeance as his sister Agatha plots against him. A midnight theft aimed at securing Midland A. Q. bonds leads to a struggle, with the pair coerced into seizing the package hidden under pillars. The chilling scene ends with a confrontation and discovery of the bonds’ true nature.

Clayton Runciman Jarge Agatha Kem Noyes Clayton Runciman Jorge Mrs. Runciman Sivend Hall

Mother's Friend Promises Ease for Prospective Mothers

An ad extols Mother's Friend as a safe abdominal embrocation to ease pregnancy distress. It claims reduced morning sickness and nervous discomfort, urging mothers to use the product and request a booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co. at 405 Lamar Bldg Atlanta Ga.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Blde Atlanta, Ga

Sunday Morning Recital Draws Large Hannibal Audience

A Sunday morning event drew a large crowd with a "regréetta" performance in Hannibal. Attendees included Mrs. Josephine Biffle who traveled to Bo yard, Mo., for her ailing father. Miss Eva Fray of New Salem arrived Monday to visit friends for several days.

Regréetta Hannibal Josephine. Biffle Bayard Eva Fray New Salem

Kingston News Briefs on Harvest Work and Local Visits

Farmers near Kingston finish cutting wheat and prepare to harvest oats amid heavy yields. Mrs Pauline Heine is reported poorly. Mrs J W Bowman and Ruth visited William Deihl’s family while Mabel Sims called on Gladys Buffington. Henry Heine of Griggsville saw his sister Mrs A M Sims. A large crowd went to Barry on Saturday for a celebration. Locals attended Beverly children’s exercises and enjoyed the Beverly orchestra. Mrs Frields of Chaddock College Quincy will lecture at the M E church next Sunday evening.

Pauline Heine Ruth William Deihl Mabel Sims Gladys Buffington Henry ‘Heine Griggsville A. M. Sims Barry Beverly Frields Chaddock College of Quincy The M. E. Church

German Note on Lusitania and Submarine War Likely Saturday

Berlin reports the German reply to the American note on Lusitania and submarine warfare will be delivered by July 10 or possibly tomorrow. Berlin may privately brief press leaders, while the text publication in Berlin is deferred until after its presentation in Washington. Ambassador Gerard conveyed the American stance on no preliminary negotiations, with the draft heading to Washington in the same form.

Berlin London Washington Alfred Zimmerman James W. Gerard Gerard State Department

Liberty Bell Arrives in Kansas City Amid Huge Welcome

Whistles shrieked and cars honked as the Liberty Bell arrived in Kansas City at the stroke of midnight. Thousands cheered while a Philadelphia councilman called the reception the biggest yet, marking a celebratory cross-country tour.

Kansas City Philadelphia ‘Council

Blethen Very Low Publisher Alden J Blethen Ill

SEATTLE July 8 Colonel Alden J Blethen publisher of the Times is very low today his physicians stated He has been ill for several months and was reported at various times to have been dying

Seattle Wash Alden J. Blethen the Times

Ice Wagon Stolen in Dallas Burglary Case

Dallas police hunted for two burglars who stole an ice wagon. The heat kept the wagon in the shade at ninety five cents in the shade.

Dallas Tex

Exhibition of America’s smallest hippopotamus at Quincy circus

Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus visits Quincy on Monday July 19 with an exhibit of the smallest hippopotamus ever brought to America. The baby riverhorse, caught in South Africa via a moss-covered pit, was ferociously powerful and required twenty natives to capture. Circus crowds will also see two captive-born jungle kittens, a jealous mother lion guarding her cubs, and a cosmopolitan traveling post office run by Harvey Iskinson who speaks multiple languages. The morning parade showcases an array of world cultures with exotic costumes, animals, and music from around the globe.

Africa Jorge Noyes Mr. Run Mr. Noyes Wilcome Rudolph Runciman Carl Hapenbeck- Wallace Quincy America South Africa Mamma Harvey Iskinson Wallaceville Toran

Constipation Health Ad Claims Dr King Pills

An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It promises a full bowel movement by morning after taking one or two pills, selling a 36 pill bottle for 25 cents through a local druggist.

Dr. King

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