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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
5
Hirsch Stores moves to 527 Maine Street marking the new home for the retailer. The shop emphasizes a focus on goods arriving and a rapid setup to serve customers at the relocated location.
Cheerful Home shows extensive interior work with painters and paper hangers busy over the past week. Tennis courts on South Fifth Street will be put in good condition as weather allows. Clipper Tools and Cutlery commemorates the Golden Jubilee with a nifty circular, noting fifty years of gradual growth and promising future strength.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Angelical church celebrates its anniversary Sunday evening with special services. Rev. Paul Lanz of St. Peter's Evangelical and Rev. A W Fruechte of St. Paul's Evangelical will speak in English, while Rev. Leemhuis of Salem will give sermons in German. A music program is arranged and all are invited.
In Boston on July 10 Congressman Gardner said the United States must make good its demands on Germany or forever hold its peace, except when dealing with weaker nations. He described his Boston visit as “doing his chores” while commenting on the German note.
Rochester NY July 10 Archbishop James Edward Quigley of Chicago died at 5 20 a m at the home of his brother Chief of Police Joseph M Quigley The body will lie in state at St Patrick's Cathedral before a Chicago burial His death attributed to pneumonia and edema after a lung illness He was born in 1854 in Oshawa Ontario educated at Niagara University Innsbruck and Rome He served as bishop of Buffalo and was archbishop of Chicago since 1903, noted for education church extension and parishes reorganization.
New York reports that California sent a complete shipload of food to destitute Belgium. The relief commission in New York notes generous contributors include Palo Alto county and Stanford University students.
Pretoria July 10 report that 204 officers and 3,166 men of German Southwest Africa surrendered to General Botha. They turned over 37 field cannons and 22 machine guns.
A night storm lifted a man and his umbrella as he walked by a hotel on Maine Street. Bystanders heard women scream while the driver of a nearby car narrowly avoided striking the victim. The man escaped injury and later retrieved his umbrella from a small tree in Washington Park.
Attorney Walter Coon seeks immediate hearing for white defendants charged with disorderly conduct after last Tuesday night raid on Taylor farm North Fifth Street. Judge McCarl says cases delayed until James Riley policeman returns from vacation. witnesses describe Minnie Hampton capture and a colored Hampton suspect.
Robert Gunther of Gunther Hardware sails west for the sixth annual Rotary convention in San Francisco from July 16 to 24. Two thousand delegates from 200 cities in the United States Canada Hawaii Scotland and Ireland are expected. The Quincy Rotary picnic is set for July at Big Lake with a gala time anticipated.
Heavy rain forced cancellation of the annual Post A picnic at Highland Park. The committee announced a postponement to Saturday July 31 after a limited turnout and weather concerns.
A reader describes facial pimples that itched burned and globe inflamed and persisted for over a year. After failing soaps and ointments a friend recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment and the reader sent for a free sample and later bought more, noting relief and receiving a 32 page Skin Book.
The article discusses a deadlock between Germany and the United States over submarine warfare affecting neutral rights. Officials warn continued insistence on American demands could threaten peace, while some neutrals urge the U S to uphold international law amid shifting policy. Also mentions Murray Sohlinger’s visit and a infant funeral in an unrelated note, plus a Minnesota library incident involving C E Varley.
Police and ambulance were summoned to Hershel Garrett’s residence at 1017 Adams Street around 10 30 last night after a burglar alarm and family reports. No signs of entry or evidence of the burglar were found. Julius Weis was arrested at 1 a m by Patrolman Anderson on a charge of peace disturbance. H N Weeks of Hannibal visited on business. Mrs P A Reed of 1037 Jersey Street left for St Louis and vicinity for an extended visit. Typcal friends of Joy fester on a western tour reportedly reached Sadtamidtito Cal.
July 1910 Washington report shows widespread small contributions from 1 cent to 1 dollar totaling 30000 dollars toward a national shrine of the Immaculate Conception to be located at the Catholic University of America. The Cheney firm and notary public notice indicate a formal claim against property in Toled, County and State, with payment terms stated.
Wanted young man seeks furnished room in uptown district with modern privileges. Has player piano and neat habits. Indicates possible exchange with vacant to figure out occupancy. Wording reflects a 19th century newspaper want ad from The Whig.
Three or four nicely furnished rooms in a modern building. Located at 625 Spring Street. Includes clean and repair services for stoves and furnaces. J D McMillen advertises gas and gasoline stoves for sale, Rough Street address and telephone 198.
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