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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
The candidate order shows Democratic William I. Uhoffman Quincy FE Strubinger El Dara James R. Albright Quincy and R. Wagner, with Republican A Otis Arnold Quincy and Samuel H. Thompson.
George Owen of Macomb was fined $50 and costs after arraignment for peace disturbance following a race track incident at Baldwin park. He paid part of the fine and received time to pay the remainder amid testimony of indecent language during transport. Frank Stark, a second man, was fined $10 and costs for carrying concealed weapons at the same event, claiming protection. William Murphy paid fines on a vagrancy charge after sleeping in Washington park despite warnings. Leo Cason, returned from Hutchinson on a charge of securing money under false pretenses, was granted a continuance with bond set at $508 and case continued to July 22.
An ad touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent cure to darken gray faded hair quickly. It claims natural, even coloring, disappearance of gray strands after one or two applications, and relief from dandruff itching and hair loss, promising a youthful look within days.
A library announces new shelves with a long list of recent titles across topics and authors. Notable entries include Adams, Bates, Clark, Dixon, Dyer, Fisher, Grey, Hastings, Hazlitt, Lincoln, O’Shaughnessy, Pattee, Shaw, Tomlinson, and many more, covering biographies novels histories and guides.
Friends of Andy Bowen in naval reserves report a voyage from Quincy to Philadelphia aboard the U S Alabama that was otherwise uneventful except for a coal gas intrusion through open car windows during a mountainous pass. The Alabama now sits in Delaware Bay.
Tay fever afflicts thousands and asthma sufferers endure torture. Foley's Honey and Tar gives relief by easing inflammation and opening air passages. It calms the gasping cough and soothes irritated membranes, contains no opiates, and a bottle lasts a long time. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Funeral of Charles Henry Williamson conducted at 9:30 in St John’s Cathedral with Elks at the grave and Knights Templar escort. Body lies in state an hour before services. John Weisbrod.
Former Adams county resident B J Kirkpatrick died at his daughter Mrs Everella Kessler’s home in Elvaston at age 90. Born in Nashville on April 8 1826 he came with his parents to Lima at age two and lived there nearly 40 years. He married Mary Turner Orr of Lima February 14 1850 she died February 2 this year. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Kessler Mrs Nora Bartholiomew of Folsom California and Mrs Gertrude Alexander of Hope Arkansas.
Funeral services were held for Thomas S. Greenleaf at 2:30 P M Wednesday in his home on Vermont Street with Rev W O Cone officiating. Buried in Greenmount cemetery following services by the Grimmer brothers. Bernard J Deters funeral held at 7:30 A M and 8:00 A M in his son's residence and St Boniface Church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Mrs Jessie Arvin to be buried in St Boniface cemetery after services at St Francis Church following death in Los Angeles.
The funeral of Frank Meyer will be conducted at 9 o clock this morning in a residence at S28 North Fourteenth street and at 9 30 o clock in St Francis Catholic church. Burial will follow in St Boniface cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Bruenger will be conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the home and at 3 o'clock in Salem church. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. Friends are invited.
The funeral for Arnold Erpenbeck will be conducted Friday morning at 736 North Eighth Street and at 8 30 o clock in St John s Cathedral Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Local items report Mr and Mrs C T Herr and Eddie returning to St Louis after visiting Mr and Mrs Schott on East Shentucky street. Afre Teabetle Lege of Canton with son Carl recovering from can operation in St Marys hospital. Mrs Henry Lessing and Tulsa visitor return home Saturday. James Henley of Peoria visiting brother William Henley. F T Staton Palmyra Marion telephone lines manager in Quincy with Mrs Staton and daughter. Frank Jenkins Newman hotel manager and George McGuire Virginia hotel manager back from Galesburg convention.
Private Harry H. Mangold of Company E with the 4th Missouri Infantry writes from the border near Laredo Texas and Laredo Mexico. He recalls an 80 percent Mexican population, 6000 volunteers encamped on the outskirts, no patrol duty yet, and a rainy season flooding tents while the camp remains healthy and spirits high. Citizens in many towns greet the troops with refreshments and tobacco, and Mangold notes the South’s hospitality.
Ross T. Sherwood transfers to Will P. Green lot 3 and part of lot 4 in T Dewey’s sub of Moulton’s addition Quincy for one dollar. Will P. Green then transfers to Nelle W. Sherwood the same lot 3 and part of lot 4 in T Dewey’s sub Moulton’s addition Quincy for one dollar.
The Painter's union holds its annual fish fry in Sherman Park this Saturday. Many union members are expected to attend.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to prevent chronic coughs and ease inflammation. It claims rapid breathing improvement and mucus looseness, with pine tar balsam soothing raw bronchial spots and preventing irritation. Distributed by druggists.
The State Savings Loan and Trust company reports receipts of 3895.30 and expenditures of 3184.47 as conservator. Henry C. Sprick named executor of Franciska Cordsiemon estate with a 200 bond. her will dated March 12 1908 bequeaths homestead to Mary P. Cordsiemon and divides rest among Rosa Brinkmeyer Charles Cordsiemon Ida Huseman Henry Cordsiemon Walter Cordsiemon Albert Cordsiemon. Letters of administration issued to Mildred McClain for Anna L Williams with a 150 bond. C H Wood conservator of John Groves estate files receipts 203.20 expenditures 203.20. report ordered approved.
The all day outing drew about 75 people by wagon car and launch. An order hall gathering provided music dinner and supper. A candy German submarine was given to all. Court team beat honor team in a ball game. Umpire Frank Lippe Sr score keeper Henry Leefhelm. Races won by multiple children and adults. General committee included George Horvelt and Mrs Mildred Dink heller and Mrs Kate Bowen.
Leave for Camp Point with Frank Smith of Dwight N E Fulton of Fairburg and C E Tandy of Decatur who were in the city Wednesday and set to depart for Camp Point.
Real estate to be sold today at the Court House at 2 o'clock. The vacant site at 5th and Broadway measures 198 by 198 feet, a rare large in-town parcel. Offered to the highest bidder for cash, with valuable property near to downtown.
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