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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1916

Page

2

Former minister draws crowd at Luther Memorial

A large audience gathered Sunday at Luther Memorial for the closing of an anniversary, with Rev. E. P. Schueler of Albuquerque New Mexico, a former pastor, delivering sermons on Gratitude and Encouragement and Service. He spoke of returning to Quincy after 19 years away and presented a silver basket to Mrs. C. W. Breitweiser for 25 years of teaching. The paper notes accompanying events include missions talks, a Sunday school anniversary, and various church activities across several congregations.

Luther Memorial E. P. Schueler Albuquerque N. M Mr. Schueier Quincey Parker Shields Vermont Street Methodist R. Meigs First Baptist E. N. Clingan Presbyterian Church Schueler C. W. Breitweiser Omce Soat

Religious envoy visits amid China unrest remarks

A visiting cleric, Reverend Father Juniper Doolin, spoke about China noting it faces a struggle toward republican ideals. He suggested people there would resist efforts to convert the nation into a republic, citing a tense atmosphere and political uncertainty.

Father Juniper Doolin China F. Taut

Political Gossip Hughes May Attend the Galesburg Fair

In Galesburg Illinois the district fair hosts Republican and Democratic pow-wows during the fair week with potential attendance by Charles E Hughes. A national speaker is promised and Gov Frank B Willis of Ohio is urged to attend. Rumors say Wilson offers Dunne a federal post to exit the gubernatorial race, while Robins may be replaced by a Democrat or Progressive.

Galesburg Springfield Charles E. Hughes Chicago National Committee Frank B. Willis Ohio Fred E. Sterling State Committee Willis Dunne Wilson Farm Loan Board Washington Raymond Robins Williams Pittefield Farm Credits Board

Wilson To Make Tour Of The Southern End

George H. Wilson left Sunday night for a final tour through Little Egypt the southern end of the state as a Republican candidate for attorney general. He will visit Chicago for political talks then Elizabethtown NL to speak before voters before touring the southern region. Wilson notes strong outlook aided by Barr and Brundage fight and plans to stay above factional disputes, campaigning on his legislative and legal record.

George H. Wilson Egypt Chicago Elizabethtown Brundage Sherman Wilson

Wilson Seeks Independent Nomination for Attorney General

George H. Wilson of this city runs as an independent candidate for the Republican nomination for attorney general, with Brundage and Barr in a factional fight. The Chicago Tribune notes Wilson’s odds improve as Brundage and Barr split Sherman's support. Wilson’s Anti-Saloon past and church-based organization bolster his bid while Provine of Taylorville also factors in, shaping a tighter race.

George H. Wilson Atorney Geniral Brundage Barr Sen. Sherman Chicago Tribune Mr. Wilson Quincy Wilson Walter Provine Taylorville

Reorganization Planned for Fifth Ward Democratic Club

Steps are being taken to reorganize the Fifth ward club for leading Democrats. A social club active in local campaigns for years is to be revived for the coming campaign. Charles Bowers and Rudy Kaufman lead the effort with possible headquarters at Tenth and Elm streets, replacing the former base at Tenth and Vine.

Fifth Ward Charles Bowers Rudy Kaufman Tenth and Elm Streets Vine Streets Orga

Jansen Dies At 36 After Two Day Illness

Henry J Jansen a butcher of 907 North Eighth street died at 2 35 Sunday morning at his mother's home 1013 Elm street from stomach trouble after a two day illness He was born February 6 1880 in Quincy and was 36 He leaves his mother two children Maurice and Marguerite with three brothers Fred Albert August and a sister Mrs George Weltin all of Quincy His wife died seven years ago Funeral services will be held at 9 o clock Wednesday morning at 1016 Elm street and 9 o clock in St Johns Catholic church Burial will be Calvary cemetery

Henry J. Jansen North Eighth Street Mary Jansen Elm Street Mr. Jansen Quincy St. John’s Catholic Church Maurice Marguerite Fred Albert August George Weltin Cluities Calvary Cemetery

Getting Up Speed in Gubernatorial Campaign Tour

The Illinois gubernatorial contest heated up as Col Frank L. Smith of Dwight visited the city twice during the week before a Fifteenth district tour. Senator Hull opened his campaign at Du Quoin, home of Harry B. Ward, Lowden's southern ally, while Col Lowden began a tour of William B. McKinley’s district starting at Decatur.

Frank L. Smith Dwight Senator Hull du Quoin Harry B. Ward Lowden Col. Lowden William BR. McKinley Decatur

Sisters Attend Funeral After Mrs Raines Dies

Mrs. F. M. Jackson of 1122 North Fifth Street Quincy and Mrs. Talmadge Deason of Dallas are named as sisters. Mrs. Raines died after an operation and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have traveled to Macon to attend the funeral.

F. M. Jackson North Fifth Street Quincy Talmadge Deason Dallas

Funeral services for John Reigh at home and church

The funeral for John Reigh will be held at 30 o'clock this morning at the residence 433 North Twelfth Street and at 9 o'clock at St Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow in St Peter Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

John Reigh North Twelfth Street St. Rose F Lima St. Peter 4

Ohnemus Funeral Plans for Alaric Widow Marie Ohnemus

The funeral for Mrs. Alaric Ohnemus will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the residence 629 North Fifth Street and at 9:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima church. Burial will follow in St. Boniface cemetery.

Marie Ohnemus Alaric Ohnemus North Fifth Street St. Rose of Lima Church Bunal St. Boniface

Deaths in Camp Point Mrs Susan Coultis of Augusta

Mrs Susan Coultis aged 76 died at 12:30 am Sunday in Camp Point at her daughter Mrs Pearl Cutter s home. A coroner s inquest ruled death from heart and kidney disease. Born March 6 1854 in Pike County IL she leaves husband and six children Clarence and Mrs Bessie Traver of East Galesburg William John and Mrs Daisy Lambert of Augusta Pearl Cutter of Camp Point.

Susan Coultis Augusta Camp Point Pearl Cutter Coultis Mrs. Coultis Pike County Clarence Coultis Bessie Traver East Galesburg William Wand John Coultis Daisy Lambert Cump Point

Munro Seeks Republican Nomination for Attorney General

Fayette S. Munro a former Lake county legislator announces his bid for the Republican nomination for attorney general. He and J B Fergus have led court challenges to last session appropriations, reshaping state litigation and boosting the office’s patronage. Other contenders include Edward Brundage Joliet Richard Barr Quincy George Wilson and Walter Provine–with Chicago and several cities represented.

Chicago Fayette S. Munro Lake County Munro J. B. Fergus Attorney General Supreme Court Edward J. Brundage Richard J. Barr Joliet George H. Wilson Quincy Walter Provine Taylorville

Erpenbeck Will Filed Again A North Eight Street Saloons Estate

The Arnold Erpenbeck estate, long tied to the North Eighth Street saloon business, names daughter Bertha Gail and three grandchildren Maria Gail Dorothy Gail and Arnold Gail as heirs. Harman Brommel is trustee until minors come of age. Mrs. Bertha Gail serves as executrix with $3500 each to the three grandchildren and $500 to sister Helen Lamy, rest to daughter. Date of will April 25 1916 witnessed by Schnelton Pape.

Arnold Erpenbeck North Eighth Street Maria Gail Dorothy Gail Arnold Gail Harman Broemmel Helen Lamy Bertha Gail Gail H. B. Schnelton Henry Street Theodore B. Pape

Adams County Inheritance Tax Allocation

Adams county is to receive an inheritance tax of 1428.13 from the estate of Jane. The notice confirms the taxable amount and the designated recipient.

Adams County Jane

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseyth Freiburg announced

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseyth Freiburg will be held at 8 a m at the residence 1225 Maine street and at 8 30 a m at St Moniface Catholic church Burial follows at Calvary cemetery Friends are invited to attend a motor funeral

J. J. Freiburg Joseyth Freiburg Maine Street St Moniface Catholic Church Calvary

Death of Mrs Cora Raines in St Louis hospital

Relatives in Quincey report the death of Mrs Cora Raines of 3 wt Mo who died in St Louis hospital. She had visited this city and was known to a circle of friends. She leaves her husband and one daughter in Macon with ties to Dallas Texas. Funeral arrangements unavailable.

Quincey Cora Raines St. Louis Raines Macon Dallas Tex Elim St

Deserter from Army Arrested in Paloma

Charles Young, a private in the Quartermaster Corps who deserted from Ft. Sam Houston, was arrested at his uncle's home in Paloma by Detectives Bumester and Scharnhorst. He enlisted for seven years but left after two months, saying he became homesick. He will be taken to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis to face military authorities.

Charles Young United States Army Paloma Bumester and Scharnhorst Young Quartermaster Corps Ft. Sam Houston Texas Jefferson Barracks St. Louis

Clough-Reihm stockholders plan capital increase

Stockholders of the Clough-Reihm company will meet August 21 to authorize raising capital from 2500 to 75000. The expansion is driven by increased business and may include enlarging the garage at Eighteenth and Broadway streets.

Clough-Reihm Go Clough-Reihm Company Eighteenth Broadway

Healy Estate Tax Report Shows Net Value of $98 856 26

Attorney John G. Wheelock filed a report listing the total estate at 106 624 61 with debts and costs of 7 683 35. Net value is 98 856 26. Tax to be collected from Coe family beneficiaries and related nieces and nephews including Charles Coe Edwin B. Coe James B. Coe Isabella S. Coe Henry Porter Oliver Coe Frank Coe Nelson W. Coe James A. Coe Effie C. Richardson Jimmie Coe Oliver Harry W. Talmadge Grace Coe Culver and Helen M. Coe.

Healy Clayton John G. Wheelock Wheelock Charles Coe Edwin B. Coe James B. Coe Isabella S. Coe Henry Porter Oliver, Coe Frank Coe Nelson W. Coe James A. Coe Effie C. Richardson Jimmie Coe Oliver Harry W. Talmadge Grace Coe Culver Helen M. Coe

When a mother tells a bachelor about a baby's cute act

A mother shares a charming anecdote with a bachelor about her baby's endearing moment. He listens but withholds his own thoughts, offering polite reaction instead of the frank opinion the mother might expect. The exchange reveals social signals in common courtship dialogue.

Y M C A Camp Miller Enjoys Busy Boys Week

Twenty eight boys attend Camp Miller in a lively session led by O A Alderson and L A Cook with Ed Siemens as secretary. Cookie the cook keeps meals tasty as youths rise at 6 receive a stream bath, play baseball and tennis, and listen to talks around the camp fire with visitors planned for Wednesday.

O. A. Alderson L. A. Cook Ed Siemens Charles Walkers

Look Good Feel Good Constipation Cure Ad

An advertisement for Dr King s New Life Pills claims they relieve constipation and restore energy. Consumers are urged to buy a box, take one or two pills at night, and wake refreshed with a revitalized feeling by morning. Offered at 25 cents at local druggists.

Dr. King

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