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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
9
Special Notices. BUY YOUR mattress direct from the factory We manufacture all kinds and sizes Feather beds made into feather mattresses Koetter Mattress Co Rear 628 Elm St Phone 2651.
Legal notice states the executrix of Charles H Williamson seeks sale of the deceased’s real estate in Adams County Illinois. The auction is set for July 6 1917 at 2 PM at the south front door of the courthouse in Quincy. The property includes the east half of part of section 29 township 2 south range 8 west and a half interest in adjoining lots in Lawn Dale Addition. A deed will be issued after court approval.
Public notice is given to all persons with claims against the estate of Henry Morris deceased to present them for adjudication and settlement at the Adams County Court in Quincy on August 1, 1977. All indebted to the estate must make immediate payment to Ollie Morris, executrix.
The American liner Mongolia fired four shots June 1 at a German submarine after it discharged a torpedo. The ship and submarine were undamaged. The Mongolia, about 250 miles from the British coast, escaped the torpedo and returned fire, but the submarine fled. Passengers included members of hospital unit No. 18 recruited at Northwestern University.
Washington reports internal strife in China could delay any declaration of war. Eleven provinces secede from central government at Peking amid power struggle centered on Premier Tuan Chi Jut. factions reportedly agree on wartime steps but dispute leadership and direction, risking a prolonged crisis. In Baton Rouge, a census counts sixty one tree varieties totaling 1503 trees in the city.
The Board of Health will meet at the Mayor's office on June 7 to arrange the city garbage collection and disposal for a term of three years. For specifications call Corporation Counsel Chas. Lyfsartlett.
Proposals for printing and binding goods and stationery for the State of Illinois will be received by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 19, 1917, at the Superintendent of Printing in the Capitol Springfield. Separate bids for each class or sub class of items including printing paper lithographing and typewriter supplies. Awards made to lowest and best bidders with certified checks required for bid guarantees.
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