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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1916
Page
12
Feelers release hints of a major event in Grove North of Leonard within Shelby County Missouri. The outing attracts attention from residents and observers. The report notes location details and suggests an anticipated crowd gathering with local participation.
A large Good Feelers Golden Rule Picnic Saturday near Leonard Missouri drew an estimated 7 000 to 10 000 people from 25 Illinois towns and Missouri counties. Candidates for district offices attended with representatives, bands played, and a Newark versus Leon baseball game attracted a wide audience. The event, noted for order and hospitality, featured water as the beverage and a country feast, with music from Edina and Keokuk bands and Kirksville singing groups. The railroad project discussed by Col Henry Funk was promoted as coming, signaling Shelby county as a future suburb of Paradise.
Mrs Marie Elizabeth Ohnemus born November 1876 in Quincy died after a yearlong illness at 629 North Fifth Street She was wife of Mathew Ohnemus and mother of William Marie and Francis She leaves her mother Augusta Keasser three brothers Herman Paul and Alfred Keasser two sisters Mrs Edward Bartling and Mrs Louisa Gruening Funeral arrangements pending.
The Hotel Quincy changes costing about 8000 will be made within weeks per instructions to Architect Martin Geise at a Heyal Hotel Co meeting. Elute room to be moved to bar space. Bar billiard hall grill room shift to dining hall area. Dining room to close during work. Mr and Mrs E L Leidner of St Louis and Mr and Mrs L Uetzler of Canton, Mo., visiting in Hermann residence.
Thomas J. Clark of this city received the Adams county Republican central committee endorsement to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles H. Williamson. The meeting at Republican headquarters and the executive committee approved Clark, who has served 30 years on party committees in three counties and is currently vice chairman of Adams county. The committee passed a unanimous resolution and outlined poll duties for the coming campaign. A memorial to Williamson was adopted, praising his loyal service. Wilson for attorney general also endorsed.
The letter asks Republicans across Illinois to back George H. Wilson for the Republican nomination for attorney general. It lauds his open record and steadfast public service, praising his willingness to answer public calls and uphold principled stances.
Charles H Williamson of the Fifteenth district dies leaving the method of selecting his replacement unresolved. Republican leaders say the state committee may fill the vacancy but no legal provision exists yet. F E Sterling conveyed condolences and says a legal opinion is being sought to decide who will be named.
Henry M Pindell completes the consolidation of the Peoria Journal and the Transcript. The Transcript becomes the Journal's morning issue with a Sunday enlarged edition called The Journal and Transcript. Pindell, Peoria editor for 27 years, vows a nonpartisan morning paper prioritizing citizenship and supporting President Wilson in the current campaign.
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club presents a 3 to 3 o clock concert in South Park with a pictured group. The program includes Po Littl Lamb Sail On Thee Log Cabin in the Lane Old Folks at Home That is the Song of Songs Jesus Lover of My Soul Heidelberg Dixie Molly Dear Illness Sextet from Luvia Intermission Comfort Me Kentucky Home Absent My Mothers Rosary Juanita Star Spangled Banner Loading Up Mandy Tee It Was a Dream Are You From Dixie Exverson Now the Day Is Over Chermis
T S Carlin and Anton Hoebbing with Adams County Highway Commissioners and Mayor William K Abbott discuss Good Roads Week August 7 to 12. A 24 foot stone culvert prize is offered by the Chamber of Commerce. a countywide inspection Aug 14 to 19 will determine the winner.
Special to the Whig reports the death of Miss Genevieve McCarty whose body was found in a creek near her sister Mrs. Ben Window's home, southwest of the town. Suspected suicide lacks a clear motive as she left Wednesday noon for water and appeared reluctant before entering the water. Tracks show she hesitated, then jumped in. The investigation notes tall weeds along the bank and a horned bull nearby, with no other markings or witnesses. Funeral services were held at the Colchester Methodist church and she was buried in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Harry R. Derby of 1258 Broadway was bitten in the hand while attempting to catch a man-eating shark near Fortress Monroe last Saturday. The shark was captured after a desperate struggle and Derby sustained a non serious injury.
Mr Weeks long time Republican worker and former Quincy assessor seeks support at the primaries. His city central committee chairmanship spans four years and his public and private life are described as above reproach. He expresses appreciation for any favors shown at the polls.
Dame, a Civil War veteran living at the Quincy Soldiers and Sailors Home, credits Tanlac with restoring his strength after months of chest pain and breathlessness. He states the remedy improved his circulation, energy, and overall health, urging others to try it. The Tanlac Man promotes the product at Brown & Mays drug store, price listed as 1 bottle 1.00 or 3 for 2.50 postpaid.
Illasis Missouri shows generally fair and warm conditions continuing Sunday and Monday. Iowa expected partly cloudy skies with sustained warmth. River stage and midnight stage figures appear garbled. no actionable data present.
Classified item notice states a white waist found at a Sixth Street store, available for pickup upon proving ownership and payment. Contact 300 Cherry or call telephone 990-J to claim.
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