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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

4

Civil War Vets Loraine Indignation Over Pastor Remarks

Civil War veterans in Loraine condemn Rev. Stanley Johnson for calling soldiers cowards and murderers during Memorial Day remarks. An indignation meeting adopted resolutions denouncing his address as unpatriotic and un-American, praising living veterans and honoring the fallen.

Loraine Stanley Johnson Johnson Wilson Mexico Ife Thomas Beer A. M. Spicer

Quincy resident dies after long illness at 75

William Clay longtime Quincy resident died at his home 1135 North Eleventh street at 4 PM Friday from senility after two years of ill health. Born in Summerset county Pennsylvania he was 75 and left a widow and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to follow with services previously held for John Keil at 1283 North Firth Street conducted by Rev. Abraham LeGrand.

Writtiam Clay North Eleventh Street Summerset County Mr. Clay St. Branch Western Catholic Union Third Order St. Rose of Lama Catholic Church Clay Joseph John Clay Chicago Frank Clay Kansas City Stephen Struck Quincy John Kroner Kan Margaret Anna Clay Henry Clay Baring Netice John Keil North Firth Street Abraham LeGrand Vermont Street Baptist ‘Church Gertrude Pease Gilmer Henry Wermsammer West Burlington Toledo, O Dunerel

Funeral for Mrs Margaret R Mitchell

Mrs Margaret R Mitchell dies at Anna Brown Home and funeral services are held at 1 30 this afternoon at the Home with burial at Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

Margaret R. Mitchell Anna Brown Woodland Cemetery

Barber requires hospital care after dog attack on arm

Jesse Bo Mullins, a barber, was bitten on the arm by a vicious dog owned by Pred Nauber along the bay front near the stock yards. He wore a bandage and sought treatment as the dog was reported to police. The second item is an Indiana reader testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills claiming relief from back and kidney pains.

Jesse Bo Mullins Pred Nauber Bay Front Mullins Mali Crittee Indiana Frank Moaseex Marre Till Ind Miller Ther Drug Co

Longtime Mendon Resident Robert Cannell Dies at 87

Robert Cannell, 87, oldest man in Mendon county area, died at home near Mendon after a brief illness. Born Isle of Man in 1828, he worked as a riverhand and railroad worker before settling on a Mendon farm. Survived by wife Elizabeth Shoat Cannell and five children, funeral services planned at Franklin Church near Mendon.

Robert Cannell Mendon Mr. Cannell Isle of Man Wick Bradden Tie Adams County Quincy Cannell Dillness Michigan Canal New York Chicago Stock Island Lasalle, di Ile Ellington Township Hin St. Louis Sottiers Pittsburg Landing Columbia Lherty Gen Curtis Helena Ark Michael Shute Mendon Prairie Elizabeth Shoat Alleghany County Campbell

Local Pick-Ups and Humprey Gas Heaters Featured

Local notices highlight Duker’s sale of dainty cambrine corset covers and muslin underwear, a Humphrey Gas Heater demonstration, and a “Free to You for thirty days” heater offer. It notes personnel moves including B. F. O’Neill heading to Detroit for a new job, and visits by Frank Porawski and Lee R. Briggs, with travel plans of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood to Colorado Springs.

W. T. Duker Co Humphrey Lenane Brookfield Ariumphrey John Wood Colorado Springs Col Catheryne A. Monckton Frank Porawski Dick and Brothers Brewery Kansas City Porawski Quincy John Schramm Pittsburg Kan Blue Ribbon Lee R. Briggs Memphis The Gas Co Humphrey Heaters

Ambition and Envy Shadow a Man’s Rise and Fall

A succinct reflection notes how success invites envy from the world while failure garners public sympathy and quiet rejuvenation for the fallen man. It contrasts outward scorn with hidden encouragement as fortunes shift.

Trustee Named In Bankruptcy Case

Attorney Philip Schlagenhaus was elected trustee to handle Albert Waldin Jeweler's stock at 604 Hampshire Street after creditors approved claims. Bond set at 4000 dollars. Stock to be appraised by Odell Leach Wellman. sale method to be decided. Waldin unable to produce books. Penick represents Waldin. Stillwell case: W O Lunt store stock seized. John Wheelock named trustee with approved bond. stock to be appraised and sold soon.

Philip Schlagenhaus Albert Waldin Hampshire Street Federal E. 5. Robinson Springfield Waldin Schlagenhaus Arthur F. Odell James Leach Clara M. Wellman Frank Penick Stilwell

Steamboat Schedule Moves on Between Burlington Davenport and Quincy

The schedule lists Steamboat Keokuk under master Hough McKenzie with morning departures from Burlington and Keokuk at 10 30 and 3 pm returns. Trelen Blair under Harry Young with Thursday 10 30 am departures from Davenport and 3 pm returns. Dubuque sailing Wednesdays and Saturdays from St Louis at 6 pm with Quincy departures to Keokuk and Burling. Quincy to St Louis trips on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 am. first trips set for June 6 from St Louis to Quincy and July 1 to St Paul. Ferry B B begins regular service from Quincy to West Quincy at 7 am with two trips per hour on the hour and half past.

Keokuk Hough McKenzie Burlington Trelen Blair Harry Young Davenport Dubuque St. Louis Quincy Burling St. Paul St Louis B. B

Foley Cathartic Tablets Gain Praise for Bilious Headaches

Indigestion and bilious symptoms are blamed on clogged bowels and a sick headache. A Foley Cathartic Tablet taken tonight is claimed to bring relief by morning. Endorsed by W. B. Vandigrift of Simivrna Georgia and Arthur Dru Co-Adv.

W. RB. Vandigrift Simivrna Arthur Dru

Quincy Attorneys Attend State Association Meeting in Chicago

Quincy lawyers S A Hubbard and George H Wilson attended the Illinois State Attorneys Association summer meeting in Chicago at Hotel La Salle along with the Illinois Society of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology and the Illinois State Bar Association. Attendance included participation in Chicago's preparedness parade. John E Wall of Quincy planned to speak but could not attend. Physical Director Crawmer and about 15 Y M C A boys sailed on the Keokuk to Keokuk for the intercity field and track meet with a swimming event. The Quincy Y contingent expects to win several events in Dam City.

Quincy S. A. Hubbard George H. Wilson Ilinois State Attorneys Association Chicago Hotel la Salle Illinois Society of the American Institute of Criminal Law Criminology Thellinois State Bar Association Association John E. Wall Keokuk Crawmer Dam City

Keokuk Steamer Arrives and Departs With Freight and Passengers

The steamer Keokuk arrived about 11 o clock Friday, roughly 30 minutes late, carrying a substantial freight and a notable passenger list. It departed for its return trip around 3 15 o clock. Among freight were two automobiles. The steamer Dubuque will sail up from St Louis at 6 o clock this evening.

St. Louis

Eagles add four candidates new members at Nauerts park carnival

At the regular Eagles meeting on Thursday night four new candidates were taken in and applications for eight more received. The carnival committee reported and outlined preliminary plans for a carnival to be held under Eagles auspices in Nauert's park from June 12 to 17.

Eagles Nauert’s Park

U S Somers Hauls to Keokuk for Overhauling

The U S Somers torpedo boat of the Quincy Division Illinois Naval Reserves was moved to Keokuk dry docks Friday morning for annual overhaul. Commander W A Johnson and Ensign Edwards accompanied the vessel and returned the same day. The regular boat crew will oversee the work.

U. S. Somers Keokuk U. S. Torpedo Boat Somers Quincy Illinois Naval Reserves W. A. Johnson Ensign Edwards

Arrest of Edward Calvart for vagrancy in barn area

Edward Calvart was arrested Thursday evening by Officer John Maas for vagrancy. He was found in a barn between Jersey and York and Fifth and Sixth streets and refused to leave when property owners ordered him out.

Edward Calvart John Maas Jersey York Fifth Sixth

Hospital transfer after illness on Ninth Street

Mrs Minnie Whitaker of 1419 North Ninth Street was moved by police ambulance Thursday afternoon to Blessing Hospital for treatment. Donald Grubb of Liberty ordered a new sidecar for his motorcycle after staying overnight at the Dunbar home on East Maine Street. Friday morning police court session was brief with minor cases.

Minnie Whittaker North Ninth Street Blessing Hospital Donald Grubb Liberty Dunbar East Maine Street

Divorces and fines in a busy court scene

James Cross and Edward Grieser were fined $2 and costs on intoxication charges, while Edward Calvert paid $10 and costs for vagrancy after being found in a barn and refusing to leave. A divorce suit Helfrich v Helfrich was filed by W H Coon, citing desertion since June 11 1901 marriage and July 10 1911 separation with the husband in Chicago. Drainage district reports show flood damage as ditches are filled and require dredging.

James Cross Edward Grieser Edward Calvert Calvert Fredericka Helfrich Adam Helfrich Circuit W. H. Coon Pivorce Chicago

Abandonment Charge Arraigns Grover Williams Today

Grover Williams will be arraigned in county court today on a charge of wife abandonment following his arrest Wednesday at the family home by Deputy Sheriff Joseph Lipps. He was released on his own recognizance pending the hearing as officers seek reason for the abandonment charge.

Grover Williams Joseph Lipps

Wouldn’t Pay For Breakfast On Sixth Avenue

Charles Mealey a restaurant owner chased two women who refused to pay for breakfast they ate claiming poor coffee. They had come from Kansas City to see a sick mother in a local hospital. Mealey and the women were taken to police headquarters where he agreed to waive payment and order was restored.

Sixth Avenue Hampshire Vermont Charles Mealey Kansas City Police

Senate Daily Session Reports Major Port of Entry Move

The Senate met at 11 a.m. and passed a bill designating Noyes Minnesota as a customs port of entry. It debated the postoffice appropriation bill and approved Senator Kerns' measure directing the State Department to assess safety of American interests in Ireland. A joint action authorized Navy and Marine Corps officers to serve with the Haiti government in a cooperative policing role. Adjourned at 4:43 p.m. to noon Saturday. The House also opened at 11 a.m. and passed the naval appropriation bill by 358 to 34, funding a sizable expansion of the building program, and adjourned at 4:23 p.m. to noon Saturday.

Noyes Minn Kerns State Department Ireland House Marine Corps Haiten Naval

Church Picnic Arranged By St John Evangelical Aid

The St John Evangelical Ladies Aid met Thursday to plan the Sunday school picnic supper. Proceeds will go toward repaying the debt from the recently installed organ.

St. John's Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Society

Bazaar and coffee by St. John's Ladies' Sewing Circle

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. John's Evangelical Church will hold a bazaar and coffee next Thursday to raise funds for church needs. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

St. John’s Evangelical Church

Choir entertained at Naomi Georgens home

Miss Naomi Georgens of 927 Ohio street hosted the Vermont Street Baptist church choir Thursday evening. Members enjoyed music games and refreshments during the entertaining evening at her home.

Naomi Georgens Ohio Street Vermont Street Baptist Church

Last Meeting of School Children's Aid Society Held

The members met Friday morning at the Y W C A for their final gathering until fall. Attendance was good and all bills for the year were ordered paid. The next meeting is planned for October.

School Children’s Aid Society

Hartley To Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon At Quincy High

Rev R H Hartley will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Quincy High School graduates in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening June 11.

R. H. Hartley Quincy High School Presbyterian Church

Picnic Supper for Ver Mont Street Methodists

The opportunity class met Friday evening at Mrs G N Wilson's home for a social gathering. A porch picnic supper was served. Guests included Miss Mary Hyde and her nephew Maurice Bone of Prairie City Illinois.

Vermont Street Methodist Church G. N. Wilson Mary Hyde Maurice Bone Prairie City Ill

Dorcas guild to hold lawn social at Luther Memorial

The Dorcas guild of Luther Memorial church met at Mrs. Fred Mueller's home on South Ninth street. They planned a lawn social for June 29 on the church lawn with tea cream cake candy and popcorn for sale. The group also voted to buy two dozen hymn books. Nineteen members attended and were served a finch.

Dorcas Guild Luther Memorial Church Fred Mueller South Ninth Street

Miss Trescher to Sing at First Christian Church

Miss Mae Trescher will sing at the First Christian church Sunday during bot services. An accomplished vocalist she has performed with lyceum associations.

Miss Trescher Mae Trescher

Change Date For Festival At Ellington Church

The Ellington Presbyterian Church women will hold a strawberry festival at the church. The event date was moved from Wednesday, June 7, to Tuesday, June 7.

Ellington

Mizpah Bible Class Hosts Indoor Picnic

The Mizpah Bible class of the Ver church meets Friday afternoon for an indoor picnic. Mrs. J. H. Crafton serves as the class teacher.

Vermont Street Methodist Church J. H. Crafton

Dean Reports On Warsaw Cathedral Auxiliary Meet

Dean W. O. Cone president of St. John's Cathedral reports on the Warsaw meeting of the Cathedral Women's Auxiliary held Friday at Mrs. C. W. Leffingwell's home. Social hour and refreshments followed. The next meeting is in October.

W. O. Cone St. John's Cathedral Church Warsaw C. W. Leffingwell

Friendship class meets for monthly sewing at Mrs Dunbar home

The Friendship class of the First Christian Sunday school spent a serene Friday afternoon at Mrs Hromer Dunbar's home. Women brought their fancy work, refreshments were served, halls decorated with roses. Next meeting is the first Friday of next month with Mrs D Warren on North Eighth Street.

Friendship First Christian Sunday School Hromer Dunbar D Warren North Eighth Street

Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey for Children's Cold Sickness

An ad advises parents to give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Syrup to soothe coughs and colds in children. It claims the formula eases fretful sleep and helps kids get well, selling a 25 cent bottle at druggists.

Dr Bell Dr. Bell

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