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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1916

Page

4

Lemon Prices Still Higher Amid Heat Wave in California

Heat wave keeps citrus and fruit prices high across California markets with lemons selling wholesale at 9 dollars per box and retailing 30 to 45 cents a dozen. Watermelons and cantaloupes are scarce and pricey, while home grown vegetables are limited and of uneven quality. Fruit from California and Arkansas dominates current markets, with Elberta peaches noted as popular and free stones.

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Mrs William Skinner Succumbs in St Louis

Mrs. William Skinner dies at her St Louis home at 1:20 PM after a paralytic stroke last week. Born in Indiana, 75, she lived in Loraine until 15 years ago. widower Dave Wilson died 27 years ago. Survived by husband William Skinner, three daughters Mrs Oliver Stickney Mrs R E Brady Mrs Withiam Scott, and son J M Wilson of Quincy. two sons Joseph and Andrew Tos in Loraine. son Thomas died in Quincy seven years ago. Body to be taken to Loraine for burial.

William Skinner St. Louis Grace Brady Oliver Stickney R. E. Brady Withiam Scott J. M. Wilson Quincy Joseph Andrew Tos Loraine Thomas

Funeral services for Frank Sparks in Columbus

Frank Sparks died in St Marys hospital and his funeral was conducted in the Methodist church in Columbus on Thursday. Bearers listed include B L Wilthoit E W Leslie Joseph Haley Herman Bunte J Y Lawless and Ernest Glaeser. The service reflected local community ties with named attendees.

Frank Sparks St. Mary's Hospital Methodist Church Columbus B. L. Wilthoit E. W. Leslie Joseph Haley Herman Bunte J. Y. Lawless Ernest Glaeser Thomas Albert Hallam Pulaski Samuel C. Bark South Fourth Street Methodist Church of Mr. Underwood F. S. Cook Joseph Cook

Quinncy Pulse Motorist in Chicago After Trip

Willis Dick and Edward Doerkenwald left in Doerkenwalds car Tuesday morning for Chicago arriving Wednesday morning. They stopped in Aurora during the night Tuesday before reaching the Windy City. Deputy critic Lipps issued a warrant for Henry Simmerson on child abandonment. case continued in county court until Saturday morning.

Chicago Willis Dick Edward Doerkenwald Windy City Mr. Dick Doerkenwald Aurora Deputty Criti Joseph Lipps Ared Henry Simmerson Ifis

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