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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

3

Regatta Planned by North and South Side Boat Clubs

Committees from the North and South Side Boat clubs will meet this week to arrange a regatta between the clubs this month. Both clubs met Friday night and appointed conference committees. The event, long anticipated after cancellations of regional regattas, promises strong local rowing talent and is a key revival effort. Warres Hartzell chairs the South Side committee and Elmer Matz leads the North Side.

South Side Mississippi Central States Warres Hartzell Elmer Matz Stagin Pados Oni Schimerhorn

Announce Teachers for County Schools

County superintendent John Steiner lists next year’s appointments for Adams county teachers. Marblehead principal Orville Jones earns 90 dollars, Dora Delhare 62.50, Iva Nelson high school teacher, others include TD Mitchell eighth grade, Iva Adams fifth/sixth, Vera Hecox third/fourth, Lillie King first/second. Rural posts show Russell Waters 45, Tarr Lock 60, Ethel Kinehloe 40, Ladia Markwood 40, Lineas Akers 87, Lea Vale 40, Alma Bertorff 60, Edith Chamberlin 35, Edith Booth 50, Verna Tiekens 40, Frank Bauer 40, Elma Davis 60.

Adams County John TH. Steiner Marblehead Orville Jones Dora Delhare H. J. Mitchel Iva Nelson Ar. Hi TD Mitchell Iva J. Adams Vera Hecox Lillie King

Pollard and Eddy Wed in Davenport Iowa

Miss Helen A. Pollard and Donald H. Eddy were married Friday evening in Davenport Iowa. The bride, from Rock Island, attended Hannibal Missouri public schools at one point. Eddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. W T Eddy of 2487 Maine Street, works on the Davenport Democrat news staff. He learned the newspaper business in Quincy.

Helen A. Pollard Donald TH. Eddy Davenport Iowa Rock Island Hannibal Mr. Eddy W. T. Eddy Maine Street

Turner Rodgers Nuptials Tie Springfield Pair

Esther Rodgers 49 and John L. Turner 34 of Springfield wed Thursday afternoon in the parsonage at 818 Vermont Street with Rev. G F Oliver officiating.

Turner-Rodgers Esther Rodgers John L. Turner Springfield G. F. Oliver Vermont Street

Probate notes and conservatorship granted in two estates

In the estate of Jasper M. Smith insane letters of conservatorship were issued to R. B. Siepker of Quincy. An inventory for Joseph C. VanDerke and Chester VanDyke shows $617 deposited for the estate in Ricker National Bank.

Jasper M. Smith R. B. Siepker Quincy Joseph C. VanDerke Chester VanDyke Ricker National Bank

Farm help and misc help wanted in local ads

WASTE p-wWork on a farm by a ree dable, strictly sober married man, with experience, can furnish best of references must be steady employment. Address M-37 care Whig. FOR SALM-On account of purchasing an auto truck, we will sell large black indie team at a bargain. Knoien berg Milling Co. VANTEL-Young a married a man to work on farm, one with NXperience, Beye house and garden furnished. Come so Ine Atomee. GA . Roarimsnnu, Mo, 23

Care Whig SALM Knoienberg Milling Co Vantel Roarimsnnu

Lee Puncture Proof Tires Mentioned In Briefs

Local notes mention Gunther Hardware Co and the Scovill company guest visit by Guy Scovill of Decatur. Dr Stannus, eye ear nose and throat, is noted at 6014 Hampshire Street. A Masonic temple meeting of the Council Princes of Jerusalem A A RR is listed with a June 6 temple dedication at Camp Point.

Gunther Hardware Co Guy Scovill Scovill Company Decatur Charles Ott Scovill Stannus Hampshire Street Council Princes of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Camp Point Quincy Chaibiren W. KP Duker John Batschy, Jr John Vatschy Boston Institute of Technology Wll Snyder Frank Porcag St. Louis Rose Duchen Martin Wolff St. Louis Garden Hose Gunther Tardware Co Anna Brown Gul Blampshire Street Blessing Hospital Elizabeth Bail A. W. Werner Comfort Lee Gunther IT Hardware Co

River ripples as twin riverboats depart for Evansville run

The Prince and Princess twin barges of General Fecession leave the bay repairs and head today to St Louis then Evansville Indiana for summer work. The Sidnay steamer nears Quincy and the Telephone Operators excursion awaits. A Northern Dredge outfit towed by Kenzie and Richard passes through the bridge after three tries.

Prince and Princess General Fecession Company St. Louis Evansvillle Ind Northern Dredge and Deck Company Quincy Kenzie Richard

Safe Passage to All Neutral Boats July 1

Berlin reports the German admiralty promises safe passage through the barred zone for all neutral vessels in English ports on July 1 if they display distinctive signs and follow designated routes. The move follows prior restrictions on neutral ship sailing from British ports, impacting neutral country food supplies.

London Reuter Berlin Amsterdam England

Pittsfield Man Dies in Capital

Fred Smith a Pittsfield native living in Springfield died after a short illness. He was a barber and is survived by his mother Mrs. Kittie Smith wife and son and one brother. His wife Seppie Moore was raised near Detroit. The remains will be brought to Pittsfield for funeral services on Saturday.

Pittsfield Fred Smith Springfield Kittie Smith Seppie Moore Detroit

East End Christian Church Hosts Thursday Meeting

The C W E M of East End Christian church meets at Mrs Frank Sawyers home Thursday afternoon with the topic Argentine led by Mrs W H Reed. Rev Charles Elliot formerly of Keokuk Unitarian left for Medford Oregon after a short visit. The Guild elected Mrs Harry Reynolds secretary and Mrs E A Mollenhauer vice president to fund raise by quilting and sewing. A quote on meanness closes the item.

East End Christian Church Frank Sawyer W. H. Reed Charles Elliot Elliot The Unitarian Church Medford Oregon Keokuk Harry Reynolds E. A. Mollenhauer Reynolds Treasury

Bad Colds From Sudden Changes Headline Ad

Spring brings weather shifts and colds. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to prevent new colds and heal sore throats. Soothing balsams ease irritation, bottle priced 25 cents with formula on label. Obtain at your druggist and start treatment promptly.

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