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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1917

Page

2

Fish as food topic captivates women audience

Professor W H Ward addressed women on fish as food, comparing bass white fish and salmon to meat for protein value and noting carp in demand in the east. He discussed canning Alaska salmon, fish output, and how to prepare fish with practical receipts, aided by visuals.

W. H. Ward Mr. Ward Ilinois New York Hering Great Lakes Bureau of Fish Washington Alaska Ward

Marriage Licenses and Wry Observation Ad

Nelson J. McCann of Rock Port and Helen Brown of St. Louis obtained a marriage license. The note adds a wry line about men and effort, reflecting a cautious view of romance.

Nelson J. McCann Rock Port Helen Brown St. Louis

Mrs Marie A Siek Dies At 90 In Quincy

Mia Marie Anna Sick died at 10 15 Sunday morning at 715 South Ninth Street of senility. Born March 25 1827 in Germany she was 90. She moved to Quincy in 1854 and married in 1855 to Mr Sick who died 23 years ago. She leaves four daughters two daughters in law and 13 grandchildren. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at home private services at 2 30 PM Salem Evangelical church burial Woodland cemetery friends invited to church and cemetery.

Mia Marie Anna Sick South Ninth Street Germany Quincy Sick Salem Church Ladies’ Aid Society Gerhard Woots Julius Schroeder Anna Sick John Reardon St. Louis William Sick Salem Evangelical Church Woodland Cemetery

Mrs Steinkamp Dies in St Mary's Hospital at 64

Mrs Dorothea Steinkamp aged 64 died at 9 15 Monday morning in St Marys hospital after a three year illness of paralysis. She had been living with her daughter Mrs T G Degitz at 81714 State street and was born in Germany.

Dorothea Steinkamp T. G. Degitz State Street St. Mary’s Hospital Germany

Obituary Notice for Steinkamp Family Members in Quincy Area

The obituary notes the passing of a longtime resident who came to this country and Quincy at age one. Her husband Beaty J. Steinkamp died four years ago. Surviving are son Fred Steinkamp of Quincy, daughters Mamie in Minneapolis, Mrs. F. D. Degus of Quincy, Mrs. P. D. Martin of Minneapolis, sisters Mrs. Mary Dekrieger of Quincy and Mrs. Katherine Hertung of Chicago, and five grandchildren.

Quincy Beaty J. Steinkamp Fred Steinkamp Mamie Minneapolis F. D. Degus P. D. Martin Mary Dekrieger Katherine Hertung Chicago

Miss Mary Noonan Dies of Blood Clot

After a brief illness from a blood clot in the circulatory system Miss Mary Noonan died at 9 15 oclock Monday morning at 919 Vine Street She was born March 21 1874 age 33 daughter of Thomas Noonan lifelong resident of Quincy She belonged to St Rosa of Lima Catholic Church She leaves her father two brothers William and John two sisters Mrs Margaret Davis and Miss Katherine Noonan and one niece Miss Ruth Davis of Quincy

Mary Noonan Vine Street Thomas Noonan St. Rosa of Lima Catholic Church William John Margaret Davis Katherine Noonan Ruth Davis Quincy

St Peter's Evangelical Picnic Set for July 26

The annual picnic of St Peter's Evangelical church in South Park will be Thursday July 26. At 8 30 o clock the Sunday school children meet at the church and march to Ninth and State streets where they will take a parade car for the picnic grounds. Various events have been planned for the day.

St. Peter’s Evangelical Church South Park State Streets

Dealers 1h heart of selling season in Quincy

Quincy automobile dealers ride peak selling season with warm weather and strong demand. War fears haven’t slowed purchases as buyers trust government, car exports and rail delays push dealers to bring cars overland. Both small and large models sell well with used cars also in demand and bargains noted.Tourists frequent garages adding income though pricing stays local.

Quincy

Diana Madamis Will Filed Probate Ursa Estate

Diana McAdams of Ursa filed a will with probate Monday naming James T. Ruddell as executor. Lizzie Harness and Sallie Dover are tasked with dividing the household goods. The will disposes of several thousand dollars in cash and property including Mabel Thorn receiving the Ursa house and lot, Florence Kekey getting lots north of the homestead, Nancy J. Vinson and children $500, Sallie Dover $400, and various bequests of $100 to multiple Lemmon and other named individuals plus $50 to Duke Bugg and William McAdams.

Lizzie Harness Sallie Dover Ursa Diana McAdams James T. Ruddell Mabel Thorn Florence Kekey Nancy J. Vinson

Miss Robertson and Miss Eichenauver Return From Conference

Miss Margaret Robertson and Miss Amelia Eichenauver return from ten days at the International Sunday School Association training school at Conference Point Lake Geneva Wisconsin. They report plans for Quincy area Sunday schools to aid the nation by joining Red Cross supplies, enlisting church members, and cooperating with the Y M C A and chaplains. Emphasis will be on economy and thrift.

Margaret Robertson Amelia Eichenauver International Sunday School Association Conference Point Lake Geneva Wisconsin Quincy Red Cross

Relb Store Announces Early Saturday Closing Start

The Relb store says that starting Saturday July 2 the season’s early closing will begin. Several stores already close early during the week due to warm weather, but Relb will be the first to close at 6 30 on Saturday.

Relb

Nettles Collecting For Textile Use In Germany War Time

Nettles once deemed useless ahead of the war are now gathered in Germany in large quantities for textile production. The Roman legion’s main subdivision, the legion, comprised about 6,000 soldiers with a cavalry contingent.

Germany

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