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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

9

Allies May Prepare Protest On Ruling

Federal officials in Washington anticipate that international law questions raised by the arrival of the German submarine Deutschland may be resolved soon. A Baltimore collector’s preliminary report says the vessel is a merchant ship with no status due to its unprecedented Atlantic crossing, reducing potential diplomatic complications. Allies may protest if Deutschland is deemed a merchantman.

Washington Ryan Baltimore Atlantic

Wildwood Humor and a Cautionary Remark

A casual exchange in Wildwood shows humor about hiring help and a wary joke about mistaking someone for a squirrel. The banter reveals local character and lighthearted tension in a rural setting.

Rebekah Lodges Set July Meeting in Pittsfield

Pittsfield July 12 The Pike County Cooperative Association of Rebekah lodges will meet in this city on Wednesday July 19. Delegates from all twelve county lodges will attend as the organization perfects and bylaws are made. Mrs Cora Bright of Barry is president and Mrs Lila Gregory of Perry is secretary. Mrs Guy Carlton will represent the Pittsfield lodge.

Pittsfield Pike County Guy Carlton Bourke Williams Bloomington Lawson Willams Ben Hirsheimer Henderson Kentucky Mary Ella Carey George Carey Perry Helen Grey Binns St. Louis Lucia Bates Charles Walker Joplin Iill New Hartford Walter Mary Anna Farrell Chicago Michael McGinley Geo. Carrell John Jordan James Farrell Bay Creek Griggsville Road Roy Carrel Elmer Hoos Columbus Nebraska Edward Cohenour Laredo Texas Howard Cohenour William Hoover Champaign Roy Underwood Mary Louise Tim Kane Mabel M Daisy C Lady Pearl Major Hay Jack Johnson Alden Burclair Harvey Hanscom F. L. Hanscom Fred Niebur Nieburs Miss Hunt Ann Arbor Sam Crane Minnie Dutton Margaret Dutton Alfred Jex Bates Canada Guy Hubbard Glenn Springfield Mr. S Hubbard Elizabeth Hubbard Ed. Huseman Quincy

Local families host gatherings amid town notes

Mr and Mrs George Dorsey of near Midway visited their son in law Ernest Walker and family north of town. Marion Robinson and family entertained Mr and Mrs Alfred McReynolds of near LaBelle. Sanford Robinson and family and Mr and Mrs Emil McClain visited west of town. Ada Chambers fell ill Friday. Dr Cooter of LaBelle treated her and she recovered. Lizzie Allen returned from LaBelle after finger treatment. Isaac Fuller of Rutledge hurt his foot on a railroad tie near Rutledge. Rev Howerton of LaBelle preached in Deer Ridge with good attendance. Mary Menke visited near Hamiltons bridge. Ferguson learned of infant death in Plainview, Texas. Cooter passed through Deer Ridge en route to Williamstown. Mrs Jennie Brosins improves from inflammatory rheumatism. Four score years old Mr and Mrs C L Thilburt hosted all children on July 4 with many relatives from Can ton Monticello LaBelle J H and C H Thilburt. Dredge boat company disassembling gear for Fox River work in Clark county. Dr and Mrs Wallace and Mrs Jennie Lipes of LaBelle visited Deer Ridge Friday.

George Dorsey Near Midway Ernest Walker Marion Robinson Alfred McReynolds Near LaBelle Sanford Robinson Emil McClain Ada Chambers Cooter LaBelle Lizzie Allen Isaac Fuller Rutledge Deer Ridge Howerton Mary Menke Hamilton's Bridge D. E. Ferguson Clyde McClain Plainview Texas Williamstown Jennie Brosins C. L. Thilburt Ernest Arthur Canton Walter Monticello J. H C. H Fox River Clark County Wallace Jennie Lipes

Local notes from Edina and vicinity on injuries and travel

Miss Helen Bouncingville drives horse after Sunday accident the animal breaking a foreleg. A Will iamstown vet treated the injury with little hope of saving the horse. Local residents including Joe Hildreth and Henry Krueger are mentioned with various travels. Several visits to Kirksville Vandalia and Kansas City noted along with weather and crop comments.

H. M. Brosins Helen Bounceville Ed. Parish Williamstown

Local visitors and weekend guests travel through Plymouth area

A flurry of visits fills the week as Mr and Mrs I M Lorrimer and relatives tour Plymouth. Quincys Smiley family hosts the Fourth. Loyd Callaway and his son attend to business. Oklahoma guest Eliza Williams visits niece Jos Head, while Haskins family and Mary Haskine with George spend Sunday together. Several others, including Susan Thompson, Lloyd Haskins, Earle Fusselman, and Jennie Dye, host or visit relatives nearby. A Japanese tea on Waters lawn and a merchants parade stop add local activity as plans unfold for summer visits to the west and Kansas trips for Ellen Cunningham.

I. M. Lorrimer Plymouth W. B Smiley Quincy J. W. Smiley Loyd Callaway Barry Eliza Williams Oklahoma Jos Fave Haskins Mary Haskine George Lloyd Haskins al. Lease Susan Thompson William Inman Clyde Seelyé Chas. Fusselman Gertrude Richfield Earle Fusselman Ollie Irwin Jennie Dye Payson Chas. Sturtevant John Smith Waters’ Lawn J. W. Madison Maud Kansas Fred Foster West Robert Lease Kate Lease May Ellen Cunningham

Local notes from Quincy and surrounding areas

Thurman Hanner travels to Quincy on Friday on business aboard a new motorcycle. Mrs. Gee Kneeland and daughter Norine return Thursday from Missouri. J T Manton and Willard Nesbitt visit Dr Gregory in Jacksonville on Friday. Nesbitt’s eyes have troubled him all winter. Carpenters begin work on the new school building. Lester Syrele spent several days in Quincy last week. E C Anderson went to St Louis late last week and returned with Marshal Hatch’s Hudson. Ed Newman hauled a load to Keokuk and Quincy Sunday. Mrs. Asa McCallister Winifred Manton and Leslie Bradshaw visit their sister 9 S Bradshaw. E E Williamson returns from the East. Wheat and hay busy season for all. some finished, others just started. Clarence Stone’s nearly completed house near the town.

Thurman Hanner Quincy St. Louis Marshal Hatch Ed Newman Keokuk Asa McCallister Winifred Manton Leslie 9. S. Bradshaw E. E. Williamson Clarence Stone

Reunion of Lima School Friends and Local Notices

Lima July 12 Mrs Daisy Jacobs hosted a reunion of former Lima friends including Mrs Daisy Stuart of Quincy Mrs Lewis Randalls of Loraine Mrs Grace Farnsworth of Lisna Park and Mrs Virgil Bolt of Lewistown Idaho The gathering marked close bonds among graduates now with families though one member Mrs Zina Gilbert of San Jose California could not attend Also upcoming events include the Methodist church fourth quarterly conference at Rocky Run July 26 a basket dinner all day program and sermons by Rev G G Maple at White Prairie on Sunday A juvenile embroidery club meeting with Mrs Anna Harness yielded pleasant refreshments Others report illness of H D Hill improving and Lizzie Doty convalescing Lima to host two big days this summer starting with the Christian church annual picnic in August An ex Spinster remark closes with a quip about life with or without a husband.

Lima Daisy Jacobs Hir Daisy Stuart Quincy Lewis Randalls Loraine Grace Farnsworth Lisna Park Virgil Bolt Lewistown Idaho Zina Gilbert San Jose Califoria The Methodist Church Rocky Run A. S. Flanigan Rocky. Run G. G. Maple White Prairie Anna Harness H. D. Hill Lizzie Doty Christian Church

Why Not Rely on Cuticura for Baby Care

An advertisement urges using Cuticura Soap for baby baths and Cuticura Ointment for irritated skin. It claims soothing relief prevents minor skin troubles from worsening and cites a testimonial from Mrs. James Norris of Jamestown North Dakota dated March 27 1916. The notice offers a free sample by mail with a 32 page Skin Book and directs requests to Cuticura Dept H Boston.

James Norris Jamestown N. D Cuticura Dept. H. Boston

West Point man finds health in Quincy

West Point resident B W Nicely testifies to Tanlac improving digestion, sleep, and appetite after five years of stomach trouble. He describes Tanlac as a vegetarian reconstructive tonic aiding stomach, blood, and nerves, and promotes buying at Brown and Mays Drug Co with a $1.00 bottle price.

Tanlac Quincy Brown and Mays Drug Co B. W. Nicely West Point Illinois Nicely Taniac Brown & Mars Drug Co

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