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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

2

Funeral services held for Mrs. Joseph J. Freiburg

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph J. Freiburg were held at the family home and at St. Boniface church with a solemn requiem mass. Clergy included Rev. H. B. Degenhardt Rev. Joseph Postner and Rev. A. Kunsch. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery. Attendees included Knights of Columbus Ladies auxiliary Western Catholic union members and Lady Forester courts. Out of town mourners listed several relatives and dignitaries from Missouri and Illinois.

Joseph J. Freiburg Maine Street St. Boniface Church H. B. Degenhardt Joseph Postner Father A. Kunsch Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary Ladies of the Western Catholic Union Lady Forester Calvary Cemetery Father Francis O. F. ML W. J. Ruff J. L. Klemme William F St. Louis Joseph Tushaus St. Joseph Tushaus Freiburg Henry Schaefer Meredusia Thomas O'Donnell Hannibal Ed Keiler Barry Thomas Meehan Bhiffs Qwen Wade Loraine F. A. Darius Andrew Rau

Community Member Dies. Burial in Columbus Planned

The deceased, a longtime member of the Methodist church and never married, leaves two brothers Thomas Sparks of Bowen and Charlies Sparks of Columbus, a sister in Maryland, and many nephews and nieces including Mrs Nellie McAllister of this city. The body was taken to Columbus for burial.

Methodist Church Thomas Sparks Bowen Charlies Columbus Maryland Nellie McAllister

Funeral for John Reigh Held at St Rose of Lima

The funeral was conducted at 830 Tuesday morning at the residence 433 North Twelfth street and at 9 oclock at St Rose of Lima church by Rev Father John Brennan. The services were largely attended. Bearers were Frank Heinecke Al Heisler Henry Sibbing Charles Giddis Roy Faust and Joseph Guth. Burial was in St Peters cemetery.

John Reigh North Twelfth Street St. Rose of Lima Church John Brennan Frank Heinecke al. Heisler Henry Sibbing Charles Giddis Roy Faust Joseph Guth St. Peter's Cemetery

Funeral services for Henry J Jansen at home and church

Funeral services for Henry J Jansen will be held at 9 o'clock this morning at the residence 1013 Elm street and at 9 30 o'clock in St John s Catholic church. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery.

Henry J. Jansen Elm Street St. John's Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Marie Ohnemus at home

The funeral for Mrs Marie Ohnemus will be held at 8 30 this morning at her home 629 North Fifth Lima church burial will follow in St Boniface cemetery authorities said the service is scheduled to honor the deceased's memory at St Boniface cemetery and nearby Lima church members were invited to attend

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

Bids Opened for Local Improvements August 5

The board of local improvements met Tuesday morning to advertise bids to be opened August 5 for a new culvert at Twenty-ninth and Maine, paving Hickory alley between Eighth and Ninth and between Kentucky and State, and paving Sullivan alley between Sixth and Seventh and Broadway and Vermont. Hickory alley estimate is $2,130. no estimate yet for the culvert at Twenty-ninth and Maine.

Board of Local Improvements Twenty-ninth Maine Streets Hickory Alley Eighth Ninth Kenucky State Streets Sullivan Alley Sixth Seventh Broadway Vermont Sulivan Alley Twentyninth Mains Streets

Dewey Bond Sale Approved by School Board

The board of education approved a $75,000 Dewey school bond issue with H F Holtz & Co of Chicago, which pays a $2,159 premium. Architect Behrensmeyer's plans are expected to stay largely unchanged after full approval. Superintendent elect C M Gill and wife are visiting Quincy seeking a home, with Clyde Sears showing several options.

Board of Education H. F. Holtz & the Co Chicago Dewey Holtz Company Behrensmeyer Dewey School Fioldings and Grounds Committee C. M. Gill St. Louis Quincy Gill Clyde Sears

Resolutions on C. H. Williamson

The Chamber of Commerce committee led by B. Montgomery W. T. Duker and J. W. Gardner submitted resolutions honoring Charles H. Williamson born Sept. 1 1862 Quincy Ill who died July 18 1916 in Lawndale His widow and one daughter survive He attended Quincy schools Racine College Columbia University then ran a wholesale produce business for 27 years He served as Chamber of Commerce president and city leader and was praised for public spirit and eloquence The Quincy Boulevard and Park Association also issued memorial resolutions noting his lifelong service on city council board of education Chamber leadership and community development He left a legacy of public service and devotion to Quin cy and its parks and civic groups.

S. B. Montgomery W. T. Duker J. W. Gardner Chamber of Commerce Chamber Charles H. Williamson Charles Henry Williamson Quincy Ill Lawndale Cathedral of St. John Williamson Racine College Columbia University New York City Quincy Boulevard and Park Association C. H. Williamson Board of Education Tie Quincy Freight Bureau Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association Woodland Home For Quincey Country Club Carl Eo Enier

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for providence

The note thanks Providence for help during illness and hardship. It mentions the father and children, and laments money shortage as a key stress. It reflects a plea for strength and support from the community during a difficult time.

War Grows More Devilish And Brutal Month by Month

New York based American veteran David W. King, a Harvard student and Verdun survivor, describes modern warfare as increasingly brutal and precise. He details artillery accuracy, favorite German 105mm and Austrian 74mm guns, the deadly effects of aerial torpedoes, and the overwhelming fatigue and casualties amid Verdun’s siege. He recalls bombproofs, trench conditions, and the grim, mass casualties shaping the conflict.

David W. King Harvard Verdun Paris West Forty, Fourth Street New York Corvees Brancardiers Mr. King King's Company King’s

Tanlac touted as stomach cure by Quincy hotel man

A Quincy hotel proprietor testifies to Tanlac improving long standing stomach catarrh and back pains after trying many remedies. He credits the vegetable tonic with delivering lasting relief and urges locals to consult the Tanlac representative at Brown and Mays drug store. Each bottle costs $1.00, with $2.75 postpaid option.

Subret Banlay B. Oh. McCann Quincy McLann Lanlac Brown & Mays Drug Store

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