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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

2

Master in Chancery Sale Notice in Adams County Illinois

Public notice under a 1916 Illinois Circuit Court decree announces a master in chancery sale of multiple Adams County parcels. Edward P. Allen will sell June 10, 1916 at 2 PM at the Quincy courthouse to the highest bidder for cash, listing described tracts in sections 9 22 23 and 33 and adjacent quarters. F M McCann is the complainants’ solicitor.

County of Adams Illinois A. D Isabella Clark Julia A. Clark Ellen Bryant Isabella Roe Thomas Roe Charles Roe Kathryn C. Roe Margaret Roe Marguerite E. Keal Frank C. Aumann Margaret R. Aumann Thomas Aumann Louis H. Aumann Mary McMahon Julia McMahon Isabella McMahon Carl McMahon John McMahon Katie McMahon Otis Walton William Blentlinger Edward Clark Samuel Bailey Thomas M. Cherry Margaret Cherry Edward P. Allen Said Court House Quincy Towit McCraney Creek Adams County Ilinois F. M. McCann Wiliam Hofmeister David Hofmeister Wilson & Schmiledeskamp State OF Illinois Charles A. Hofmeister Wilson & Schmiedeskamp

Death of Robert Cannel in Illinois farm community

Robert Cannel 85, longtime Grind Stone area resident near Marcelline Illinois, died Thursday night June 1 after a life as a sailor and farmer. He was born on the Isle of Man and leaves a daughter and two sons. Interment will be Saturday at Franklin cemetery beside his wife.

Ursa Robert Cannel Grindstone Marcelline Ill Mr. Cannel Isle of Man

Milwaukee Woman Visits Ursa and Palmyra Kin

Mrs Margaret Boyce of Milwaukee visits her mother Mrs Anna Shepherd in Ursa. Former Adams county teacher. Mr and Mrs Jesse Curless of Kalamazoo Michigan visit Ursa and Palmyra relatives. Both work for American Telegraph and Telephone with a test station and fifty miles of line to maintain. They formerly worked for Bell in Quincy. Modern Woodmen of Ursa expand membership with adoptions and new officers. They serve ice cream strawberries and cake to members and Royal Neighbors at a celebratory gathering.

Margaret Boyce Milwaukee Wis Anna Shepherd Ursa Boyce Adams Country Jesse Curless Kalamazoo Mich Palmyra Jesse American Telegraph and Telephone Company Bell Company Quincey

Maywood and area residents visit Columbia for graduation

Maywood Missouri residents Dr W Barr and wife and Mrs H L Lauder milk attend graduation in Columbia. Miss Wilma Wiseman visited La Grange. Ada Kirkham returned from Kirksville. C C Smith visiting Canton. Len Wiseman improving. Roe Hill and family of LaBelle visited Maywood. Josie Lillard stayed with home folks. W T Leach and Mrs Leach with Will Elders head home from Oklahoma. Clyde Phillips in Maywood Thursday night.

Maywood W. Barr H. L. Laudermilk Columbia Wilma Wiseman la Grange Ada Kirkham Kirksville C. C. Smith Canton Len Wiseman J. Kramer Roe Hill LaBelle Roach James Leach Josie Lillard Wti. Leach Hayfield Will Elders Oklahoma Clyde Phillips

Local Happenings and Social Notes in Nearby Towns

Miss Mabel Abercrombie visits with relatives on Decoration Day and decorates the Braves of her parents. Mr and Mrs Will Lewis welcome a ten pound daughter born Sunday May 28. Mrs Elshe Cowdery and children shop in Quincy. Homer Luntz visits Clayton as guest of John Sweetling. Dr and Mrs Camp attend Quincy visitors. A number attend Billy Knowles funeral in Huntsville. George Kerr visits Augusta friends. Mrs Maud Irvin and son ill with measles. others recovered. Will Lantz travels to Augusta on business.

Mabel Abercrombie Monmouth Hospital Will Lewis Elshe Cowdery Harry Minnie Cowdery Quincy Homer Luntz Clayton John Sweetling Camp

Decoration day observed in Columbus Illinois

Decoration day activities included a talk by James Hughes from Quincy on his first view of the country, a sermon on honoring the fallen by Rev. Waltmire, and a church choir concert followed by a cemetery flower ceremony by the Sons of Veterans. Local Ladies Aid served ice cream and strawberries in the park. Visitors include Bettie Henning in Philadelphia Missouri and Ethel and William McNeal. Floyd P. Lee and son Francis of Quincy are visiting. Sparks has returned from Maryland to assist a sister in improving health. Children’s day programs are being prepared by Sunday schools with dates to be announced.

James Hughes Quincy Waltmire Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Bettie Henning Lawrence Allen Philadelphia Ethel McNeal William W. P. Mcc- Neall Floyd P. Lee Francis C. C. Sparks Maryland

Real Estate Transfers in Quincy Unveiled

W T Duker and J H Rastert trustees transfer It 169 Jefferson Heights Quincy to Elizabeth Eberhardt for 354 20 August Hi Heidbreder numbered 14 It 13 and all it 14 block 60 Woods addition Quincy for 8000 dollars

W. T. Duker J. H. Rastert Elizabeth Eberhardt Jefferson Heights Quincy Hi. Heidbreder Wood

Dr Kings New Discovery for Colds and Coughs

Old newspaper ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as quick relief for fall through spring colds and persistent coughing. Claims healing of inflamed airways, soothing raw throat and offering antiseptic relief with a 50 cent bottle. Includes testimonial from W O Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire and a money back guarantee.

W. O. Jesseman Franconia

Democratic preconvention activity in St Louis centers on Sullivan HQs

In St Louis on June 2 the Sullivan for vice president headquarters opened as the Democratic national committee subcommittee on arrangements met. A working quorum formed, McCombs was delayed, and plans for convention tickets and temporary officers were debated. A Wilson platform was anticipated. 472 press seats will be set, and public viewing access was promised. John F O Malley led Sullivan supporters with Arthur Charles and Dick Kinsella assisting.

ST. Louis Roger Sullivan Democratic National Committee William F. McCombs National Committee Detroit Mich Homer Cummings Stamford McCombs William Joe Stone Missouri J. Bruce Kremer Montana Kremer Kremer Wold Springfield Mr. Sullivan Sullivan Mr. O'Malley

Lightning damages home and barn in Green City

Green City Mo June 2 Thomas Chapman loses barn and automobile in an early Thursday storm. Lightning set the barn afire destroying the building the car and about 300 bushels of corn. Insurance covered 440 on the car and 800 on the barn.

Green City Thomas Chapman

Sidewalk Contractors to File $4500 Surety Bonds

Notices inform sidewalk contractors they must file bonds of 4500 with the city to engage in sidewalk building next year. The ordinance also requires a permit to tear up an old walk before starting work.

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Promo Slip

An old newspaper ad urges readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co in Chicago, promising a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for back kidneys rheumatism bladder troubles and Flew Cathartic Tablets for constipation biliousness headaches and sluggish bowels Miller 2 Arthur Drug Co Adv.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Miller Arthur Drug Co

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