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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

2

City council approves sewer and license ordinances

Amid a lengthy session the council adopted a $30,000 North End sanitary sewer project from Thirteenth to Twenty Fourth streets and an amended license ordinance. A Sitney ordinance was read for the first time as aldermen request copies for study.

W. Abbott John T.meen North End Oak Spruce Sitney Gottsgeit Thor‘ughly Boeing Torney Cassidys Allen Quincy Matt G.’ Dettle Board of Supervisors Ross Bickhaus Hummert Koehler McNutt Alder O'Brien

Store Not Sold Delays Continue New Sale Plans

Thomas A Nichols, who recently bought and was to resell Cottrell Hardware stock, announced that the storeroom issue prevents the deal from closing and he will keep selling, vacating the building at the original date. The obsequy of Mrs Josiah S Platt held at Riverside township residence with interment in Woodland cemetery featured Rev Oliver Reed and songs by Mr and Mrs JSGarner.

Thomas A.nichols Cottrell Hardware Company Platt Josiah Riverside Township Woodland Cemetery Oliver Reed First Baptist Church J .Sgarner Jesus

Beautiful Chamber of Commerce Home to Be Dedicated

The new three story chamber building at Fifth and Jersey in Quincy will be dedicated July 8 at 7:45 PM with a banquet on the second floor. Invitations go to members and prospective members, with George D. Levi as toastmaster and speakers including C W Kellogg Sidney Roy and George W Dean among others. The $30,000 brick structure will house offices, an assembly hall, and an exhibit room for manufacturers, with proceeds supporting the industrial fund.

Chamber of Commerce Fifth Jersey Streets Chamber John A. Heller J. E. Adams George C. Roantree T. Chester Poline Roman Boekenhoff George D. Levi C. W. Kellogg Mississippi River Power Co Keo- Auk Sidney J. Roy Hannibal National Rivers and Harbors Congress George W.dean St.Louis United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Quincy Fifth Street Cf Trent Aos Oe Ittes Ator ATILE Indesh Sime John A.H Heller Cable Industrial Fund Wo Eldred Henry Michaelman W. Jen R. J. Christie George Binkert H.W

Youth sobs in Cook County Jail on burglary charge

In Chicago on June 7 a youth sobbed in Cook County Jail facing burglary charges. He claimed to be G. L. Duncan, son of a sour old Scotch father, and was arrested with Benjamin Duncan who denied relation. Detectives caught them pawning toilet articles and say they confessed to stealing them in Saginaw, Michigan.

Chicago Cook County G. L. Duncan Benjamin Duncan Huntington W. Va Saginaw Mich

Bennie Hutchinson Testifies in Mail Fraud Case in Cleveland

Bennie Hutchinson, 24, testified in federal court in Cleveland after a long journey from Santa Fe by rail and long horse ride. She accuses two men, John Brown and James Reed, of using a fake employment bureau for female actresses to obtain money. Hutchinson's home is listed as Drumright Oklahoma.

Cleveland Santa Fe Bennie Hutchinson Hutchinson John Brown James Reed Drumwright Okla

Espey Elected Assistant U S Treasurer Nomination

The White House on June 7 announced the nomination of Arthur Espey of Ohio to be assistant United States treasurer at Cincinnati. Espey’s appointment strengthens the administration’s financial staff with a trusted Ohio figure. The formal act follows a series of pending confirmations and departmental reshuffles.

Wasitington D.C White House Arthur Espey Ohio United States Cincinnati

Martins Installed as Pastor at St John’s Lutheran

The Rev. We C.A. Martins, formerly of St. Paul Illinois, was installed as pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church on Sunday before a large congregation. The installation was led by Rev. D. G. Hamm of St. Jacobi Church with special music and decorative services. Martins previously led a Lutheran church in St. Paul TiL.

We C.A. ‘Martins St. Paul, HL St. John’s Lutheran Church D. G. Hamm St. Jacobi Church Martens Quincy

New Pastor Delivers Sober Introductory Sermon

The Rev Martens, succeeding the Rev Walz at the Trannibal Lutheran church, spoke Sunday to a large congregation. He warned he would not deliver grand oratory but promised sincerity and clear gospel teaching in his Isaiah-based sermon, describing himself as an engaging speaker.

Eral Walz Trannibal Lutheran Church Martens Isaiah

Storm damages Morgan county crops and property

A heavy rain hail and wind storm swept Morgan county early today causing about 100000 dollars in damage. In the northeast part oats and other small grains were ruined hay damaged and corn flattened. Large hail split weatherboarding and blew shingles from roofs as window panes shattered in several areas.

Jacksonville Ill Morgan County

United Brethren Church Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Sunrise prayer opened a full day program marking the United Brethren Churchs 60th anniversary. Rev J B King, the first pastor, spoke on parish history while Rev H W Trueblood noted rapid growth and a new building future. Messages from former pastors and members were read. Miss Mary Ralph read the churches history.

United Brethren Church United Brethren J. B. King H. W. Trueblood Mary Ralph

Emery Lancaster Reported Better After Illness Hit Visit

Attorney W. Emery Lancaster was taken to Blessing hospital after returning from Keokuk with acute indigestion and suspected appendicitis. He improved by last evening with doctors aiming to avoid surgery while his wife Mrs. Lancaster and her brother Robert Malbach remained beside him.

W. Emery Lancaster Blessing Hospital Keokuk Lancaster Robert Malbach

Death of Mrs Sarah Jane Friday, Mt Sterling resident

Mrs Sarah Jane Friday longtime Mt Sterling resident died Sabbath morning at her daughter Mrs John Patton's home. Born in Liberty Adams county she lived in the Benville area for years and was mother to Edward School a Mt Sterling businessman. She married Silas W Scholl first, then Simon Friday four years ago. Funeral at Benville Baptist church Monday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev James O Kirkpatrick Methodist pastor of Mt Sterling. Survived by husband Simon Friday. She was church member.

Sarah Jane Friday Mt. Sterling John Patton Liberty Adams County Benville Edward School Silas W.scholl Simon Friday Baptist Church Brown County James Methodist Ifr

Railroad seeks stay on Michigan fare law in federal ruling

In Detroit on June 7 the Ann Arbor Railroad motion for a temporary injunction against enforcement of Michigan two cent passenger fare law was not granted or denied pending a final hearing. Circuit Judges Knappen and Denison and Judge Sessions filed an opinion refusing to act on the petition after arguments in Grand Rapids last month.

Detroit Mich Ann Arbor Michigan United States District Court L. E. Knappen A. C. Denison U. S District Sessions Grand Rapids Trailroad

Elevator burned in Sullivan Illinois incident

Fire authorities suspect an incendiary blaze destroyed the A. L. Powers elevator containing 10 000 bushels of grain and the Charles Buston broom corn warehouse with six carloads of broom corn. The fires occurred in June, drawing broad attention as residents searched for a possible arsonist.

Sullivan

Sunday School Children Celebrate at St Peter's Church

A Sunday evening program at St Peter's Evangelical Church marked the church's annual Children's Day. Rev Langhorst led a program of prayers, readings, songs, recitations, violin numbers, and an offertory. The event featured classes from Miss Clara Kerksieck, Miss Helen Cook, Miss Ora Rengstorff, Miss Matilda Langhorst, Mrs Anna Higgins, and others with performances by various student groups and a closing benediction.

St. Peter's Evangelical Church Langhorst Clara’ Kerksieck Helen Cook Henry Fillerbusch Albert Neuman Long—School Ora Rengstorff Matilda Langhorst Anna Higgins Edward Siemens Ortinda’ Heideman Higgins Helen Schumaker Carl Rascher Minnie Sieleman Margaret, Binger August Schelp Misa Langhorst Walter Recksieck Miss Frieda - Wiegmann Miss. Langhorst Rey

Colored author to entertain at church program

Harry T. Daily, a noted Colored author, is scheduled for a combined musical and literary program tonight at the Eighth and Elme Streets Baptist Church. The lineup includes Estella Zimmerman, Ida Garnett, Florence Cook, Wallace Gordon, John Tolson, with Daily performing piano selections and readings such as Emperor Nero and The Empress amid a local reader and musician cast.

Harry. T. Daily Baptist Church Harry T. Daily Eighth and Elme Streets Baptist Church Mr. Daily United States Estella Zimmerman Ida Garnett Emperor Nero Uarry T. Daily Empress Florence Cook Diato Wallace Gordon Kinto Guard John Tolson Ewer Een

Death of Mrs. Martha Brockman at family residence

Mrs Martha Brockman 63 wife of Alex Brockman died Sabbath morning at the family residence as bells rang for worship. Longtime resident near Sterling she was a beloved Christian church member and dedicated W T U worker. Funeral at the Christian church Tuesday at 2 PM.

Alex Brockman Martha Brockman Sterling The Christian Church

Those Who Can Go To Health Resorts For Rheumatism Relief

Those spared expense travel to health resorts to purge impurities causing rheumatism pain. For others, Foley Kidney Pills are advertised to restore kidney health and relieve discomfort, suggested by Miller & Asthut Days. Co.

Foley Kidney Miller & Asthut Days. Co

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