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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1916

Page

14

Zimmerman Ties Daubert in National League Batting Race

Heine Zimmerman ties for second place in the National League with Daubert at .326, Robertson leads at .349. Zimmerman also tops NL in total bases with 189, while Robertson, Daubert, and Wagner post high batting marks. Rosy results also list leading pitchers across leagues, with multiple clubs shown in top ERA and win totals.

Chicago Tris Speaker Cleveland Speaker Cobb Eddie Collins Baker Detroit Jackson Burns Hoblitzer Boston Shotton St. Louis Nanamaker New York High Strunk Philadelphia Thomas W.L. E.R. Cullop S. Coveleskie Clveland Williams Johnson Washington Heine Zimmerman Daubert Robertson Ert Brooklyn Zimmerman Chicago Wagner Pittsburgh Chase Cincinnati Long Hornsby Wheat Schultz Hinchman L. E.R. Hughes Marquard Aea Pfeffer Alexander Benton Mamauz Rixey Seveeea OD Coombs Ragan Packard American Association Larry Chappelle Columbus Thorp Milwaukee Holland Minneapolis Bradley Columbus Gilbert Kansas City Demmitt Gardner Toledo Chappelle Stovall F. Smith St. Paul Becker Beall Daniels Louisville Deal Lelvelt Hardgrave Evans

Castlemen Take Third Of Series

In the seventh inning Falk singled and Davis out, Staley and Pettigrew drove in a run, Castlemen gain lead. Turner’s bunt error and Selby scoring on wild pitches set stages. Castle added more later. Ninth inning solidifies win as Castle scores on Sherer’s double and Turner’s single.

Falk Davis Staley Pettigrew Golvine Castlemen Selby Castle Sherer Turner Tyree Dobbins Speeders Trainer Galvin

Carter To Chicago Cubs

Chicago Nationals announce the acquisition of pitcher Nick Carter a right handed starter from the Indianapolis club of the American Association as disclosed by Cubs president Weegman on Saturday July 23 in Chicago.

Famous Rider at Local Horse Show

Quincy readers watched Tom Bass of Mexico Missouri ride Rex owned by Ted Averkamp to victory in a saddle event. Rex appeared in a show for the first time Friday and Bass, famed since the Queen Victoria era, prepared intensely for the local prize and plans to ride in major shows nationwide this season.

Quincy Persons Tom Bass Mexico Rex Ted Averkamp Mr. Bass Queen Victoria Bass

De Palma Wins 100 Mile Motor Race in Kansas City

Ralph De Palma won the feature 100 mile event at the new speedway in Kansas City driving a German made car with a time of 1 42 54 and 58.68 mph average. Eddie O Donnell finished second with George Buzane third as only five of 12 starters finished. O Donnell suffered multiple injuries when his car crashed through the fence during the 25 mile trial. The race status was undecided pending American Automobile Association officials in New York.

Kansas City Ralph de Palma Eddie O’donnell George Buzane Art Klein Art Johnson O'Donnell O’donnell American Automobile Association New York

Sir Edgar Wins Merchants Handicap at Hawthorne

Sir Edgar with Jockey Calder won the six furlong Merchants handicap at Hawthorne on Saturday from six starters. Dodge, Latonia and American derby winner, stumbled at the start and finished third with Pesky second. Time 1:133-5. Purse $1,200 added.

Sir Edgar Chicago Calder Up Hawthorne Dodge Pesky

Marsden Named as Noted Long Criminal Record

Ray Marsden, described as a “successful jail breaker,” faces charges for robbing poor boxes in Quincy churches while awaiting transfer to Adams County Jail. His past includes Memphis break in, burglary sentencing in October 1901, thefts from Parker Pen Co, larceny at Milwaukee museum, and multiple short stints in Wisconsin facilities under aliases John Cronin and Ray Marsden. He has been reported to authorities by Henry Town, Wisconsin state prison warden.

Ray Marsden Koch Henry Town Wisconsin State Adams County Quincy Memphis Tenn Nashville Janesville Wis Waukesha Wisconsin State Reformatory Green Bay Parker Pen Company Milwaukee House of Correction Milwaukee Public Museum John Cronin Dane County

Sunday School to Big Church in Illinois City Mission

Rev. James OC Kirkpatrick recounts the 1900 Methodist mission at Fourth and Lind streets growing from a Bible study group into a formal church by 1905. The building, once a spiritualist hall, was repurposed. enrollment surpassed 200 with strong support from Rev. Parker Shields and J L Straub.

Fourth and Lind J. L. Straub J. C. Dussair William Beadles Soldiers' and Sailors’ Home Quincy Parker Shields Vermont Street W. T. Beadles Shields M. D. Tremaine Trinity Church Herald Vermont Street Church Fourth and Lind Streets Grace Church Myrick

Escape Artist in Serial Offender Case

The man, discharged February 4, 1910, claimed valuable jewelry hidden at Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Police found the story a fabrication after locating the property in Milwaukee. He later received a four year sentence for robbery in Michigan’s Jackson State Prison, escaped, was recaptured, and earned a reputation for repeatedly evading officers and breaking jail.

Fond du Lac Milwaukee Jackson Michigan

John Reigh Dies of Heart Trouble at 54

John Reigh, a 54 year old city resident of 483 North Twelfth street, died at 12:15 PM Saturday in St Mary's hospital from heart trouble after a two year illness. Born in Milwaukee, he leaves two sons John E. of Joliet and Arthur T. of this city, and two daughters Florence and Viola. His wife died nine years ago. Funeral arrangements include services at his residence Tuesday at 8:30 AM and at 9 AM at St. Rose church, with burial in St. Peter's cemetery.

John Reigh North Twelfth Street St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Reigh Milwaukee Wis St. Rose of Lima Church John E Joliet Arthur T Quincy Florence Viola Reigh St. Rose Church St. Peter's Cemetery

Death of Wabash agent C B Bishop in Vandalia Mo

C B Bishop, brother-in-law of Thomas John Jr, traveling freight and passenger agent for the Wabash, died Friday evening in Vandalia Missouri. He was 37, had diabetes, and recently traveled from Rochester Minnesota via the Mayo Brothers institute. He passed through Quincy Friday and died an hour after arriving in Vandalia at 7 o clock. Bishop supervised the Mississippi Glass brick plant in Vandalia. John’s mother was reported in serious condition.

C. B. Bishop Thomas John, Jr Wabash Vandalia John Bishop Rochester Minn Mayo Brothers’ Institute Quincey

Funeral for Joseph Steinway Held at Home and Church

The funeral for Joseph Steinway was conducted at 8 o'clock Saturday morning at the family residence 1127 North Twelfth Street and at 8:30 o'clock in St. John's Catholic Church by Father J. Postner. The services were largely attended with many flowers. The bearers were Gua Klamner, Henry Brockhaus, Carl Marold, Herman Winkelsohann, Henry Johannes Meyer and A. J. Maas. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph Steinway North Twelfth Street St. John's Catholic Church Father J. Postner Gua Klamner Henry Brockhaus Carl Marold Herman Winkelsohann Henry Johannesmeyer A. J. Maas Burisl Calvary Cemetery

Miss Eva Mulligan Dies at 23 in Hems of Mother

Miss Eva Mulligan died at 31774 Hampshire Street at 2 80 o clock Saturday afternoon after a long illness tuberculosis 23 years old she leaves her grieving mother Mrs Elmer Miller and other family members.

Eva Mulligan Elmer Miller Hampshire Street

Miller family obituary mentions relatives and service details

The deceased is mourned by mother Mrs Miller and two brothers Chester and Kenneth Miller, grandfather Jamis Mulligan, and other relatives. Funeral services are at 2:30 PM Monday at the mother's home 317 12 Hampshire Street, officiated by Rev N M Rigg of Vermont Street Methodist Church, with burial at Green Mount Cemetery. Friends invited.

Miller Chester Kenneth Miller Jamis Mulligan Hampshire Street N. M. Rigg Vermont Street Methodist Church Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs J J Freiburg

Funeral services for Mrs J J Freiburg will be held at 8 oclock Tuesday morning at the residence 1225 Maine street and at 830 oclock in St Boniface Catholic church Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends invited to attend Motar funeral.

J. J. Freiburg Maine Street St. Boniface Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Motar

Church Picnic and Sunday Services Offered by Local Churches

The Women's auxiliary of Good Shepherd church and member families held a basket picnic in Highland park Wednesday night with women hosting in the afternoon and men joining in the evening. First Baptist at Fourth and Jersey lists Sunday school at 9:15, morning service at 10:45, B Y P U at 2:30, and evening service at 7:43 led by Rev. R. M. Jones. Grace Methodist Standard Bearers hosted a Madison park picnic supper Friday with a monthly business meeting at Mrs. G. H. Wilson’s home. Elsie Doland is noted as president of the society.

the Good Shepherd Church Highland Park First Baptist Church Fourth Jersey Streets Grace Methodist Church Madison Park G. H. Wilson North Twenty-fourth Street Elsie Doland

Pastor Kirkpatrick Shaping Growth at Local Charge

The editor notes Rev. James O. Kirkpatrick, the present pastor, is the first with substantial ministry experience to serve this charge. He has been warmly received and valued by his congregation. The year brought growth and praise for his work, amid his varied path from factory lad at twelve to early apprenticeships in a swollen mill and a general store.

James O. Kirkpatrick Mr. Kirkpatrick

Missionary Friends Meeting Plans Penny Social

A Woman's Missionary Friends meeting concluded with a magazine lesson and a planned penny social soon. Mrs. Wilson led a delightful luncheon following the gathering.

Ciety Women's Missionary Friends

Clergy, unions, and churchs united summer services announced

Rev W C A Martens of St John s Evangelical will preach Sunday evening at Bloomfield church. Reports from the Baptist Young Peoples union convention in Chicago will be given by Misses Esther and Naomi Georgens at 6 30 pm at Vermont Street Baptist church with special music by Olga Ruths Jessie and Ella Anderson. Rev A LeGrand invites nearby congregations to join in summer services until their churches reopen. Christ church and Sunday school hold an August 3 campus picnic with a chicken pie supper prepared by church women.

W. C. A. Martens St. John’s Evangelical Church Bloomfield Church Baptist Young Peoples Union Convention Chicago Esther Naomi Georgens Vermont Street Olga Ruths Jessie Ella Anderson A. LeGrand Christ Church

Reverend Schueler Guests at Luther Memorial Anniversary

Rev. E. P. Schueler of Albuquerque New Mexico visiting Albuquerque for the Luther Memorial church anniversary has attended several dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs C W Breitwieser. Also noted were Dr UH L Yarger and Rev I W Bingaman with additional attendees at a Friday noon dinner by Misses Marah and Elizabeth Rhoenal on South Eleventh Street.

E. P. Schueler Albuquerque N. M Luther Memorial Church Heidbreder Vermont Street C. W. Breitwieser Mr. Schueler UH. L. Yarger Springfield I. W. Bingaman Marah Elizabeth Rhoenal

Local Church Leader Builds Mission Across Plains

A former teacher in Illinois and Kansas turned preacher for Sac and Fox agency congregations organized churches while studying seven years in college. He earned bachelor and master degrees at a North Illinois Wesleyan University, prepared in theology and medicine, and led growing congregations. Baptisms and new members recently boosted a 200 plus Sabbath school membership as leaders oversee Epworth League, multiple societies, and the official board.

Illinois Kansas Sac and Fox Agency Ninoia Wesleyan University Calcutta Melrose Chapel

Social Visit At The Harveys Home

In the home of Mr and Mrs Poe Harvey and Saturday lunch with Miss Agnes Carmeny and her sister Mr Rebecca Vickers.

Mrs. Poe Harvey Misa Agnes Carmeny Mr. Rabecca Vickers

Metal workers and tinters enjoy picnic at Arion Park

Members of the Tinners Union No. 56 and the Master Sheet Metal Workers traveled by auto to Arion Park near the Bluff brewery for a day of fishing ball games and driving contests. The Bosses beat the Men 19 to 18 in a close ball game. Rocksy Ahern won the automobile driving contest. Organizers were Frank Kapen John Requet Willis Thoele and George Kroner.

Tinners’ Union Arion Park Old Bluff Brewery Rocksy Ahern Frank Kapen John Requet Willis Thoele George Kroner

Johnston Griffin Lose to Behr and Murray on turf

New York July 23 W M Johnston and C J Griffin national doubles champions were defeated here Saturday at Crescent Athletic Club by Karl Behr and R L A Murray. Final scores were 8-6 6-1 4-6 3-4 6-4.

New York W. M. Johnston C. J. Griffin Crescent Athletic Club Karl Behr R. L A. Murray

Schmidt Wins Western Golf Championship in Del Monte

Heinrich Schmidt of Claremont Golf and Country Club Oakland defeated Douglas Grant Northern California champion 7 up and 6 to play to win the western golf championship at Del Monte California on Saturday.

del Monte Cal Heinrich Schmidt Claremont Golf and Country Club Oakland Douglas Grant Northern California

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Gfeaker Zimmerman E.R Regan Carter Indianapolis Eranae Middleton Bailey Er Il Yingling Burk Cane Perdue Finneran Eneenes Bentley Dwg Egg Dawson Indianapolis Yaconda C. N. Thomas LA Grange, Missouri Ven Burg's the Jeweler Maine St Crispin Shoe CO. J. GC. B. Freiburg Yellowstone America Mammoth Hot Springs Grand Canyon Cody Road Park Glacier Park Rocky Mountain-Estes Park Colorado Great National Parks Burlington National Park Line Ellis Quinay Hilnole Mexico, Mo Marsden Hampshire BIG Grace Methodist Organization J. O. Kirkpatrick James OC. Kirkpatrick A. M Myrick Hall Carl Dussair S. J. Dap Per Otho Arnold A. L. Martin BE. H. Menke W. H. Home S. K. Shulz Laura Shulz Mary Southwick George Southwich Norris H. Taylor George Southwick S. J. Dapper A. L. Casely C. S. Rodman H. G. Swope Will S. German Payson P. R. Powers Church News Whig Che Joseph Whitefield Epworth League Roy Doland Ladies’ Aid Society Weeman’s Foreign Missionary Society J. L. Staub Standard Bearers J. Dapper Jesse L. Howe Otho Arnod Johnston-Griffin Schmidt
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