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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1916

Page

2

Disappearance Mystery Ends With Girl's Drowning Verdict

Genevieve McCarty’s body was recovered from Crooked Creek near the Ben Window home. Hancock County coroner's jury ruled death drowning with no marks of violence and no stated cause. Body prepared for burial as family seeks answers. Father and volunteers aided search. bloodhounds traced possible trails but did not locate the body. McCarty family ties explained. burial plans underway in Sherrard Illinois.

Tennessee Genevieve McCarty Crooked Creek Ben Window Hancock County Carthage Miss McCarty Monmouth McCarty Vermont Til Bessie Mourning Sherrard Window Farm McDonough County Garthage Eer Han‘cock

Want Places Changed On Primary Ballot

A. Otis Arnold, Republican candidate for representative, asked in a call to Springfield to change ballot order so his name would precede S. H. Thompson of Paloma. Thompson won the prior drawing for first place. Arnold sought a rearrangement. officials said the request would be looked into with no definite promise.

A. Otis Arnold Springfield S. H. Thompson Paloma Tweek Messrs. Thompson Arnold Mr. Thompson Thompson Secretary of State

Fresh Air Cure for Obesity Warns Against Indoor Life

A historic health note warns that lack of fresh air from indoor life causes obesity and poor organ function. It advises sunlight and outdoor activity, using oil of ules as a nightly aid, weighing weekly, and claims noticeable weight loss with the treatment.

Miller Arthur Drageon

Former Resident Dies in Basin Wyoming

David House, once of this city, died at his son Fred House’s home in Basin Wyoming where he had lived since December 1914. Born August 4 1835 near Covington Kentucky he came to Quincy as a youth to learn carpentry. He married Mary Putman in 1867 and later moved to Mt Sterling where he worked in carpentry and contracting before moving to Wyoming. He leaves his son one brother and a half sister. Funeral held at Mt Sterling Presbyterian church conducted by Rev P R Powers with burial in the city cemetery.

David House Fred House Basin Wyoming Mr. House Covington Quincy Mary Putman Mt. Sterling Quincey House Iouse Fred Kirk House Lamar Colo

Funeral Rites Held for Arnold Erpenbeck at St. John's

Funeral services were held Friday morning at the residence 736 North Eighth street and at 8 30 at St Johns Catholic church. A solemn requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev Father Postmuer with Rev Father Hfohl deacon and Rev Father Reis sub deacon. Bearers were H Schnelton H Broemmel B Broemmel W Maas LF Terwelp and KK Bruening. Attendance was large with many floral offerings. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.

Arnold Erpenbeck North Eighth Street St. John’s Catholic Church Father Postmuer Father Hfohl Father Reis H. Schnelton H Broemmel B. Broemmel W. Maas LF. Terwelp KK. Bruening Calvary Cemetery

Funeral for Joseph Steinway to be held at home and church

The funeral for Joseph Steinway will be conducted at 8 o'clock this morning at the residence 1127 North Twelfth Street and at 8 30 at St John's Catholic Church. Burial in the family plot follows.

Joseph Steinway Twelfth Street John's Cathcore Church Calvary Cemetery

Warfield Home in Quincy Sold for 20000

The buff granite Warfield home at Sixteenth and Maine in Quincy sold Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Archer Rogers for about 20000. The 130 by 100 foot lot includes a 100 square foot plot once occupied by the Warfield barn. Built 31 years ago by W S Warfield at a cost of 40000, the castle like house with massive granite walls has long been a social center. The Rogers plan to move in and will sell their Lawndale home.

Quincy Warfield Sixteenth and Maine Street Archer Rogers John A. Stillwell Jersey Street W.S. Warfield Stillwell

Bangert Pleads Guilty To Speeding Charge In Police Court

Adam J Bangert admitted speeding in North Twentieth Street case after Motor Cyclist Blackwood testified he traveled 50 mph He claimed 22 mph seven mph over limit resulting in a 325 fine plus 34 20 costs Preston Newholt faced unlicensed dog charge and case postponed to July 25 Four other warrants for unlicensed dogs were withdrawn Attendants obtained licenses before warrants served

Adam J. Bangert Bangert Blackwood North Twentieth Street Preston Newholt

Card of thanks expresses heartfelt sympathy for loss

Card from the Jiaeuehter and Grandchildren thanking friends and neighbors for loving ministry and sympathy during the illness and death of their beloved grandfather Arnold Erpen.

Arnold Erpen Jiaeuehter

Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds

An ad style note touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a best cough and cold remedy. It promises ease of use and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy urges readers to purchase, keep leftovers for future cold relief, and emphasize its tested effectiveness.

DR. King Hare

Methodist Churches Schedule and Pastors in City

Several churches list worship times and pastors. Grace Methodist Lind and Faith on Vermont Street specify services from 9:80 morning, 10:30. Epworth and leagues. Rigg at Vermont and 8th with 9:15 Sunday school and 10:30 morning service, 3:00 junior league, 6:43 Epworth and class meeting, 7:45 evening sermon. Rev. and Mrs. Rigg to sing morning, Rev. and Helen Rigg at night. Goetz at Bethel Jefferson and 12th with 9:15 Sunday school, 10:30 German service, 6:45 Epworth, 7:30 English. First German Kentucky and 8th with 9:15 Sunday school and 10:30 service. Much Land Yet to be Possessed as morning subject. St Paul Monroe between Sth and 40th with 9:00 Sunday school, 10:00 German service, 7:00 young people's meeting. Fruechte absent. St Johns Evangelical Kentucky and 7th with 9:00 Sunday school, 10:30 Divine service.

Grace Methodist Lind and Faith J. O. Kirkpatrick Vermont 8Th N. M. Rigg Epworth Jesus Kentucky A. H. Hertzler St. Paul Monroe Street Sth A. W. Fruechte William Dickman Fruechte St. John’s Evangelical W. A. Martens

Sunday church services and meetings across Vermont area churches

Vermont Street Vermont and 7th lists Rev A LeGrande D D pastor with Sunday school 9 45 to 11 45 preaching 9 45 morning subject A Present Need Evening reports by Naomi and Esther Georgens on Chicago convention with special music First Corner of Fourth and Jersey Morning worship 10 45 Sunday school 9 15 B Y P U 6 30 evangelistic 7 45 Immanual Chapel Cedar and 22nd Sunday school 3 90 Young peoples meetings Spruce Street Chapel Spruce and Sun Sunday school 2 30 Eighth and Elm Corner Eighth and Elm Rev T L Smith Morning 10 00 Sunday school 2 30 evening 8 00

Vermont 7Th A. LeGrande D. D Young Peoples Meeting Naomi Esther Georgens International Baptist Young Peoples Union Convention Chicago Fourth Jersey Streets Immanual Cedar and 22Nd Spruce Street Spruce and Sun Elm Eighth Elm Streets T. L. Smith

Church Service Schedule for Maine and Twelfth

Rev G M Gamble rector conducts services with Matins at 7:60 and Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11:00. Sunday school is at 10:00.

Maine G. M. Gamble

Hampshire and Seventh Rev W O Cone Priest Service Times

Hampshire and Seventh church calls Rev W O Cone to lead with Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 11 a m on Sunday Sunday school begins at 10 00 and follows the morning service at the parish.

Hampshire W. O. Cone

First Church of Christ Vermont and 18th Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship 11 00 Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 Free reading rooms Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10 00 a m to 5 60 p m Morning subject Truth

First Church of Christ Vermont 18Th Stern

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Announced

Broadway and 7th street provides details for R H Hartley pastor led services with Sunday school at 9 15. There will be no morning or evening preaching services.

Presbyterian Broadway and R. H. Hartley

Lutheran and Evangelical Church Services Summary

Washington area churches publish their Sunday schedules with multiple congregations listed. St Jacobis and St Rev Hamm lead Sunday schools and 10:00 a.m. services with sermons by Rev Ringamian. St Peters York 9th offers German service 10:00 a.m. and youth at 7:00 p.m. Salem 9th and State lists morning 10:00 a.m. and evening at 7:50 with a 7:00 youth session. Christ Evangelical notes 9:13 Sunday school and 10:38 German service.

First Christian Church Service Schedule Notes

W. D. Endres is pastor at First Christian Church located at 9th and Broadway. Church school begins at 9 15 a m with communion service and preaching at 10 30 a m.

First Christian Church 9Th and Broadway W. D. Endres

Evening Services at East End Church of Rev Owings

At East End 25th and High streets Rev. B Owings leads services with Bible school at 9 30 and communion at 10 30. Evening program includes Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and services at 7 30.

East End High Streets B. Owings Bible School Communion Christian Endeavor

United Brethren service and schedule notice

Sixth and Cedar streets Rev H W Trueblood pastor Bible school 9 15 a m preaching 10 30 Junior C E 9 30 p m C at 0 45 preaching at 7 46

United Brethren Sixth Cedar Streets H. W. Trueblood

Property transfers in Quincy and Payson listings

Mary Patterson transfers Lot 5 in Kingmans subdivision Nevins addition Quincy for 8060 dollars to Anna Myers. Gem City Building and Loan association transfers part lot 78 Moulton survey Quincy for 1 dollar to Joseph J Fischer. Gem City Building and Homestead association transfers part lot 78 Moulton survey Quincy for 20000 dollars to Joseph J Fischer. Henry J Schmeiser transfers part lot 78 Moulton survey Quincy for 650 dollars to Joseph J Fischer. Grace R McCrory transfers part outlets 15 and 16 village of Payson for 1 dollar to FP H and Bryce McCrory. Rosalia McAdams transfers part nw 34 sec 20 2n 8w to Ray Spencer for 7300 dollars. Margaret Keller transfers w half lot 2 block 50 Woods addition Quincy for 10 dollars.

Mary Patterson Anna Myers Kingman’s Nevins’ Addition Quincy Gem City Building and Loan Association Joseph J. Fischer Moulton’s Gem City Building and Homestead Association Moulton Henry J. Schmeiser Grace R. McCrory FP. H Bryce McCrory Village of Payson Rosalia McAdams Ray Spencer Margaret Keller Laura Grimm Emma Grimm Wood

Car wreck after guest steals ride from Marcelline resident

L H Ruskamp of Marcelline reports his guest Osbourne took his car at night while he slept. The vehicle traveled 65 miles before crashing at Eighteenth and Pelite streets, injuring Osborne with a facial cut and leaving him missing by police. Ruskamp, a one armed man, had recently bought the car.

L. H. Ruskamp Marcelline Osborne Kentucky Street Ruskamp Behrensmeyer Kentucky State Pelite Quincy

Marriage Licenses and Legal Notices

Roscoe Arthur Stillwell listed under Marriage Licenses. Ida M Harrison West Point listed under Legal. Otho Blatter Quincy listed under Legal. Estella Yates Quincy age 27 listed under Legal.

Roscoe Arthur Stillwell Ida M. Harrison West Point Otho Blatter Quincy Estella Yates

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Vain Gene Wieve McCarty TAK Aaa Coyer Ady Thanes Salko Reed Dorothy Becker Alice Calle Bo Alice Miller Elizabeth, N. J Miss Becker Newark Bay Miss Miller Methodist Baptist Good Shepherd Cathedral OF Lutheran St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Washington G. D. Hamm Jersey 12Th JT. W. Ringamian EO BP Schueder St. Peter's Evangelical Vyork Paul Langhorst Young People’s Meeting Salem Evangelical H. L. Leemhuis Young People's Society Christ Evangelical H. Schwietert Christian Guest Ne Serve Hampshire Street He Ek Humphrey Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating CO Chia
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