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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
3
The clock in the Salem church tower at Ninth and State streets was being repaired after being out of commission for several days. City workmen and church officials coordinated to restore timekeeping and chimes before weekend services.
In Monroe City Missouri on Saturday night John Taylor colored was seriously wounded when Ed Farrell white wrested a public safety item from him during a dispute over a crap game at Yates and Yates. Farrell shot Taylor a few inches below the heart. recovery chances are slight. Witnesses say Farrell acted in self defense.
Superintendent Leonard Schmidt and Guy Tourney of the post office fished in the upper bay on Tuesday, promising fish for the carrier force. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including church figures, business people, and travelers with various short reports.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as a long used remedy for hacking coughs. It claims soothing pine tar air passages easing irritation, loosening mucus, and preventing persistent coughing while aiding natural sleep and recovery.
White and Scott could post bond for assault and battery with intent to kill. Jim Shivers and John Taylor, both colored, were jailed after a street fight Sunday afternoon. Taylor posted $50 bond to appear before Police Judge Nade Green on Aug. 4. Shivers paid a $25 fine plus costs and was released after paying half the fine.
Mrs EL Lends and her son Ned are constructing a mausoleum at Woolland cemetery. Architect Chatten supervises the project built in Fergian order on a knoll near the southwest driveway. Sidney Lovell of Chicago advised. Completion expected next week. Also: Grace Methodist trolley party traveled via Three streets starting at 7:45 PM with several stops.
Work on the Labor Temple at Ninth and State continued as crews installed a new asphalt roof. The current shingled roof had a spark fire risk, prompting the project to move toward completion once the reroofing is finished.
An advertisement asserts Chesterfield cigarettes are uniquely mild yet highly satisfying, citing extensive tobacco sourcing and years of experience. It invites readers to try Chesterfields at 20 for 39 cents, promising a superior cigarette experience.
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