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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

Page

11

Bailey family notes and funeral plans in Quincy area

Charles Bailey and family are tied to J Walker's death with his funeral set for Tuesday afternoon. The Smiths' younger daughter is ill at home west of town. Dr Albert Cary Jr and Dr Ben Cary, from Pittsfield and Griggsville, visited Dr G B Cary. Helen Verbeiss returns from the state school for the summer. Mrs Truman Hill hosts her son Bucholze of Chicago. C M Witham returns from Missouri visit. Blanch Crawford spent time with Susan Crawford and Perryville relatives.

Charles Bailey Bailey J. Walker Percy Smith Albert Cary Jr Pittsfield Ben Cary Griggsville G. B. Cary Helen Verbeiss State Deaf and Dumb School Truman Hill Bucholze Chicago C. M. Witham Rue Missouri Blanch Crawford Perry Susan Crawford

Hancock County Circuit Court Sessions Opens In Carthage

The June term of Hancock county circuit court convened in Carthage with Judge Robert J. Grier presiding. No jury was called as the term focuses on decrees, divorces, and minor chancery matters. Numerous partition and foreclosure cases were scheduled, with reports of sale and payments approved, fees set, and various masters in chancery ordered to execute deeds and distribute funds. Local residents and visitors, including attendees of the Republican National Convention and state events, are noted in attendance and daily briefs.

Carthage Hancock County Robert J. Grier Monmouth James P. Dorman Hattie Dortrubb Partition Bill Bran Vee A. Way James N.rglard Lee A. Way Viva Harding Jos. W. Way Ernest E. Way R. L. Carlton W. A. Mosely Tames Howard Godhenour LaHarpe Albert J. Moore Wayman Howard Mary Howard Layton Robert I Howard Mary Rodeheaver Solomon D. Howard Wesley Howard Wellington Howard aTra Lucy Hattie Luther Russell M Howard Richard Green Lee F. Rank Abi L. Green Eliza T. Huston Estella Worley Edward Green James M. Green Mary L. Hockman Perry James Howard Florence Coffman Holmes Wm. Powell Marv Clover Nellie Powell Benjamin Powell Henry C. Sprick Robert C. Gibson Clementine Swallow Amanda Shain Louisa Ochsner Annie M. Koechle Guardian Ad Litem David TE. Mack Gothen Boegner J. O'Marra Pauline L. Stevens Carthage Furniture & Undertaking Co Bruce Sewing Machine Co Annie Gillham Cora FE. Shaffner Clifton J. Ohuerra Master Im Chancery Emme FE. Dry William H. Robinson William H. Long Ambrose D. Long Laura E. Johnson Ray Grafton Frank S. Case William Case Ben Ruths Maud B. Sherman H. M. Elder

Charles W Taylor Endorses Tanlac for Stomach Relief

Local resident Charles W Taylor of 801 Jersey St Quincy IL endorses Tanlac as a vegetable stomach remedy that tones strengthens and revitalizes digestive organs. He says it eased gas digestion and sleeplessness after a short course and recommends it to others. available at Brown & Mays Drug Store for $1.00 per bottle or three for $2.75 postpaid.

Nature Tanlac Charlie Taylor Jersey St Quincy Taylor Taniac Brown & Mays Drug Store

Tragedy on Main Street as Boy Dies in Electric Wire

Palmyra reports Milton White, 14, killed by a live electric wire on Main street while attempting to lift it. Rubber booted Lee Kibbitts rescued another boy from the current. Digging into the incident reveals the wire belonged to the city lighting system and had been jarred loose by high wind. White was a high school freshman and active in church and local business circles. his father, John T. White, longtime Progressive and 1915 mayoral candidate, was in Chicago when the tragedy occurred.

Palmyra Milton White John T. White Chicago Main Street Verd Kelley Lee Kibbitts Standard Oil Company Herman Drescher Ile Presbyterian Sunday School White

Social Visit Roundup in Jacksonville Neighboring towns

Edna and Fritz Hall hosted a slumber party at their parents home in Jacksonville with Merle Large Mabel Berry Trene Hadden and Inez Bowling in attendance. Georgia Melton visited Eva Beauchamp while Albert Kuffer and spouse spent Sunday with Bert Boles. J A Wilderbrand departed for St Louis. Alleane Baur left for Spirit Lake with brother Sylvester. Oren Hale visited W J and Mrs Hale. Kirkeville visitors Mrs G W Thompson and family with Starkess. Mrs GW Butcher and Gertrude Stark spent the day in Jacksonville.

Edna Fritz Hall Jacksonville Merle Large Mabel Berry Trene Hadden Inez Bowling Bald Eagle Beardstown Georgia Melton Eva Beauchamp Albert Kuffer Bert Boles J. A. Wilderbrand St Louis Alleane Baur Spirit Lake Town Sylvester Oren Hale St. Louis W. J Wate W. Thompson Kirkeville Thompson L Starkes GW. Butcher Gertrude Stark

Summer Work Ties Keokuk Man to St. Louis

Will Weider and his family visited relatives in Centerville Town last week then he went to St. Louis for summer employment. His family remains in Keokuk as he is temporarily located in St. Louis for the season.

Centerville Will Weider St. Louis Keokuk

Fragmented World Quote About Hope and Escape

A fragment reflects on the world as a prison and the paradox of hope. It also notes how a man’s shoes may feel tight from water yet he does not escape.

Baylis Oil Wells Soon Test In Hadley Township

Traces of oil found near Igayis in Hadley township with several leases executed. Test wells will be drilled at once to thoroughly explore the area. The Pike County Christian Endeavor society to meet in Hull on June 15 and 16. Dr Roy Pollock of Nebo is a prospective Democratic candidate for the legislature. A boy, the couple's first child, was born to Mrs and Mrs Harrison Rupert. Many local social notes follow including graduations, visits, and various community events across Pittsfield and Baylis.

Harrison Rupert Rupert Katie Reinbold Hull Warren Kirby Albert Reynolds Elmer Gudgel Charles Thrasher Sheriff Shire Naples Mussel Fshing Esq. Klemme KE Os Wellington Alrs Bruce ‘Leller Dettver, Cole Lampher Carthage Elizabeth Watfield Chicago John C. Reeder Champaign Minnie Coly State Institution For Jacksonville Grandon’s Tenry R. Mills Pittsfield Louise Doocy Mt. Sterling Monuday Edward Doocy Bloomington Wesleyan Law College Elmer

Local Social Roundup From Quincy to Golden

Quincy resident Herman Duden made a business call Wednesday while Lloyd Riley arrived from Shamrock Oklahoma for a few days visit with Ed Points and family. Various local residents visited friends in Golden and Macomb with updates on health and travel. The Golden Sunday school convention was a success and La Prairie Sunday school reported 73 attendees.

Herman Duden Quincy Lloyd Riley Shamrock Okla Ed Points Nellie Mac Still Lacey Golden Mary Tena Schwanke Marie Cummings Ed Covert Elizabeth Robbins Ouiney Jimmy Robbins Tom Atchley Ray Mork Macomb Mock Ruth Leggitt Camp Point Milton McVay Dr. Ross Sadie Poling la Prairie

Avon residents enjoy weekend with family and events

Everett Hendrickson of Avon spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Newell Hendrickson. Jefferson Folts purchased a new Maxwell car. Henry Ewing and Everett Whittington attended the band concert Saturday night. Mr Austin Barger remains dangerously ill with no hopes of recovery and Bessie Griffith is seriously ill with typhoid fever. The union camp meetings commence June 14. The Manville Bros show begins June 6 and lasts one day. The Plymouth Alumni society plans a supper and program for next Friday night in the Odd Fellows hall.

Everett Hendrickson Avon Newell Hendrickson Jefferson Folts Maxwell Henry Ewing Everett Whittington Austin Barger Bessie Griffith Union Manvill Bros Plymouth Alumnia Society Odd Fellow’s

Local Visits Span Cities Across Region

Baylis residents Mrs. William Hill and daughter Edith spent Wednesday in Barry. Mrs. E. M. Ramsey and Mrs. Ann M. Burch shopped in Pittsfield Thursday. Mrs. Mell Witham of Perry Tilt visited Thursday and Friday with Mrs. J. Mo Witham. Ralph Shoemaker of Griggsville was a business visitor here Friday. Floyd Barnes of Kings, NL, is visiting relatives for several weeks. Minnie Walmsley went to Chicago Thursday for an extended visit with her sister Mrs. A. Burch. Wilbur Boyd spent the past week with his parents in Meredosia. Mrs. Margaret Wray of Quincy visited Mr. and Mrs. William White this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown were in Spring-.

A. Burch Wilbur Boyd Meredosia Margaret Wray Quincy William White Ed Brown

Local notices and arrivals in small town

Record of residents moving or visiting townsfolk. Olen Emery drilled a wet well for Frank Carr reaching 175 feet. Al Shontz moves to Edward Tanner’s property. Mike Stillwell relocates to James Cox property. Eva Cox heads to California to live with a cousin. Harris of Evanston to hold church meetings June 18. Remodeling contract for Westpoint school awarded to John Hopson at 2300 dollars. William Tuttle building a house for Peter Hartman. Everett Tanner family moved to Quincy now at Thirtieth and Chestnut. Frank Tanner remodeling his residence. Twelve children under quarantine for whooping cough. Mollie Cook of Kansas visiting relatives. B Y P L U meeting elected officers. Blanche Frame returns home near Ten Mile. Ww. G. Snyder of Ewing in town. Charlie Wiseman and Misses Gause and Whitaker attend Lewistown teachers meeting. Sheriff Kendrick seen on streets. Maud Stevens departs for La Grange Summer term. Mrs. D. M. Custer visits brother C. Griswold in La Grange. Marty Smith goes to Quincy. Edith Gaines of Quincy visits Durham.

Olen Emery Frank Carr al Shontz Edward Tanner Mike Stillwell James Cox Eva Cox California Harris Evanston M. E. Church Westpoint School John Hopson William ‘Tuttle Peter Hartman Everett Tanner Quincy Thirtieth Chestnut Streets Frank Tanner Mollie Cook Kansas B. Y. Plu Within Schofield Willa Abell Marie Wetzel Mary Letton Greta Wetzel Blanche Frame Ten Mile Ww. G. Snyder Ewing Charlie Wiseman Ida Anna Gause Flo Whitaker Lewistown Sheriff Kendrick Maud Stevens la Grange D. M. Custer C. Griswold Marty Smith Edith Gaines Durham

Perry Illinois Notes and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs George Smith are moving into the Milton Wilkins house recently vacated by Chas Wheeler J J Hoerlein visited Chicago last week with stock Several business houses and some residences are being wired for electric lights G M Barries elected superintendent of the local school and comes well recommended Mr Childs of Mason City spoke on local option Saturday evening in the Baptist church Sunday program at Perry first ME church Hebron church and Chambersburg in the evening Beatrice Crawford spending summer near Griggsville with Henry and Mrs Williams Ellen Crawford visiting in Griggsville with Blanch Crawford Milton Bailey spending an indefinite time in Milton with his son

Perry, Ill George Smith Milton Wilkins Chas. Wheeler J. J. Hoerlein Chicago G. M. Barries Childs Mason City Baptist Church Asbury Perry Hebron Chambersburg Beatrice Crawford Griggsville Henry Williams Ellen Crawford Blanch Crawford Milton Bailey Milton

Eczema on Face Healed by Cuticura Trio

A mother from Eldon Iowa recounts five years of facial eczema severe itching and burning. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the skin improved and she reports full healing after nearly three boxes, with the Skin Book offered on request and worldwide sale.

R. N. Bowen Eldon Iowa

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Judge Grier of David E. Mack Daniel van Fleet James N. Dillard Other Carthage News Ethel Elsherry Acnes Dettmer T. M. McAnulty Neosho Susan McAnulty Atty. Louis Lamet Warsaw Clyde RB. Harris Guy FE. Harris Galeshore H. T. Bideaux Dallas City L. W. Berry the Christian Church W. P. Frazier The Presbyterian Church Sprigfield J. E. Brown Carroll Augusta Sarah Carroll Karl M. Keys Edna Truston Charles W. Taylor Chas. W. Taylor Main ST Hibbitts Beni Nh Rooks & Cox Millierry Co Baylis Pike County Emma Gard Mills New Canton Optic A. L. Henmenway Charles Tanner Wichita Frances Manton Robert Morgan King Mills Fred Troutner Len Edward Strubinger Emily Eldora Eugene Chamberlain Eldara Anna Reel Miss Minnie James A. Doane Jessie Robertson J. Robertson Della Winters Beeen J. K. Winters Grace Nebold Augusta High School Ill Alma Bertholf Paris Roy Bottorff E. E. Youell C. W. Highlander Virginia Hattie Elser Galesburg Maude Ogden Peoria Fred D. Ogden Shirley Ogden Sidney Stark William Sanley W. M. Stanley Fred Leach M. E Springfield Homer Iedrich North Mail Augusia S. F. Haines Sam Hammitt James Musgrave Colorado Harry Staines Mctad Browning Anna McClintock Mollie Lasley Walker Leo Flinn Baby George Fitzpatrick Diker Barry Elizabeth Hill Charles Taylor Chapin Frank Sykes Hadley Wilmot Hill Beverly Webbee Pill Frank Hill Charles Elizabeth Eli Dunham Roy D. Plattner Plymouth Eczema Cutleura Dept. T Boston Zia RIVE Mississippi River Helen Blair Rock Island Davenport Burlington Black Hawk Muscatine H. Pennoyer Agt White Collar Line Steamers N. Fifth St Palm Beach And Panamas Coats Rain Clothes Department
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