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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

2

Reverend Smith Leaves Quincy for St Paul Pastorate

Rev James Robert Smith long time pastor of the Congregational church in Quincy Wisconsin has been called to the Peoples church in St Paul Minnesota to succeed the late Dr Samuel G Smith The move comes as a surprise though not unexpected as Smith may accept the new pastorate for a larger field His family and work here are noted for strong church influence and charitable activity with Mrs Smith active in the School Children's Aid Society

Jens L. Smith James Robert Smith Congregational Church Twelfth Maine Streets People's Church St. Paul Minn Whig First Congregational Church Quincy People's Church of Samuel G. Smith St.Paul Rev. Smith James, Robert Smith Superior Wis Smith James Robert. Smith School Children’s ‘Aid Society

Mrs Heilemann and son visit Racine relatives

Mrs George Heilemann and her son Ray mond of Racine Wis arrived the other day to visit with Mrs Susie Meek of 724 North Sixth Street and at the home of her niece Mrs Guy Pryor of 726 North Sixth Street.

George ‘Heilemann Raymond Racine Wis

Wills filed for Seth W. Baker and Fred Brosi in Lorraine

The Baker will names Bell A. Baker as executrix with widow’s life use and specific bequests to the Methodist parsonage, Chaddock Boys School, Severn Baker, James Gardner, Masonic Lodge 893, Buckeye Cemetery, Lorraine Cemetery, and Lettie J. Carr, with remainder to heirs. dated May 17, 1915. The Brosi will leaves estate residue to sons Oscar and Fred, with Oscar acting as executor. dated June 25, 1914.

Seth W. Baker Loraine Fred Brosi Quincy Bell A. Baker Methodist Parsonage Chaddock Boys’ School Severn Baker James Gardner Masonic Lodge Buckeye Cemetery Association Loraine Cemetery Association Lettie J. Carr Ers J. O. Wade S. Groves Bross Oscar Fred Oscar’ Bross Walter Harry Heidbreder

Marooned rider maps eastern motorcycle route

R B Parrish of Atlanta a trail finder for an Akron rubber company is temporarily marooned by mud while laying out a motorcycle route from Terre Haute Indiana to Kansas City via Springfield and Keokuk Galesburg and back He drafts maps on the road and sends them home trail markers follow to guide motorists Parrish formerly raced and claims first motorcycle tour of Mammoth Cave and a recent climb of Stone Mountain Georgia.

R. B. Parrish Atlanta Eastern Rubber Company Akron Ohio Parrish Mammoth ‘Cave Kentucky Stone Mountain

Missouri River Rising Near St Louis Flood Stage

Announcement from the local bureau says the Missouri at its junction with the Mississippi, about fifteen miles north of St Louis, will reach flood stage Sunday night. The Mississippi at St Louis is expected to reach flood stage a little later. The river at St Louis is currently two feet below flood stage.

ST. Louis

Funeral Services for Mrs Beil Draw Large Attendance

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Beil were held at the family home on Oak Street drawing a large crowd of friends and former associates. Dean Cone officiated at the burial in Woodland Cemetery with Mrs Phineas Haggas and Mrs Harry Becker singing. Outside attendance included Mrs J Madison of Galesburg and Mrs J H Guckert of Kansas City. Pallbearers were Thomas Brown George Brittain Albert Richardson and Emmett Howard.

Woodland Cemetery Elizabeth Beil Oak Street Cathedral of St. John Dean Cone Phineas Haggas Harry E. Becker City J.H. Madison Galesburg J. ‘H. Guckert Kansas City Thomas Brown George Brittain Albert . Richardson Emmett. Howard Woodland, Cemetery

Maud Muller at Orpheum Impresses Quincy Crowds

Oliver Players deliver an outstanding Maud Muller at the Orpheum with strong acting and team play. Miss Daly shines as a key addition and crowds grow despite off season. A 2:30 matinee appeals to schoolchildren. Sunday brings C. T. Dazey's The Stranger, followed by Dazey night Monday.

Maud Muller Oliver Players Orpheum New “York 0 Oliver Quincy Miss Daly Middle West T. Dazey the Stranger Dazey

Aids for Summer Coughs Foley Honey and Tar

The note promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for summer coughs and bronchial irritation. It claims to soothe raw surfaces, stop tickling fits, and improve sleep during travel. Sold by Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

Foley Miller Arthur Drug Co

Rain Keeps Pouring Over Lake Region Tonight

Weather bureau reports ongoing rain with a heavy storm over the northern lake region and another disturbance in the west centered over the Rocky Mountains. A following west storm is expected to move eastward toward the lake region by Saturday night or Sunday, with temperatures remaining below normal.

Cincago Weather Bureau Lake Region Middle- Rocky Mountain

Texas Weather cures kidney and bladder troubles ad

An 19th or 20th century patent medicine claim promotes Texas Weather as a cure for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It promises bladder regulation for children and offers mail order from Dr E W Hall in St Louis Missouri with testimonials and druggist sales.

Texas E. W. Hall Oliva Street St. Louis

Death in Central Park A Swedish Baron and His Girl

Frederick J Hussenius, claimed Swedish baron, and Anna Malmquist, 22, were found dead in Central Park at dawn. Both shot. Hussenius had an automatic pistol with three empty chambers. he lay with his head on her chest. Malmquist recently suffered a nervous breakdown and had been in a sanitarium.

Frederick J. ‘Hussenius Anna Malmquist Central Park New York John Flaherty Fourth Street Husseinus Hulyssenius Sweden Stockholm Ebba’ Kuhlan Brooklyn

Mixed news and cautious optimism in Bradstreet weekly

Bradstreets reports a varied budget of news with weather impacts and harvest delays due to moisture in grain states. Trade remains conservative while industrials expand and crop diversification in the South spurs brighter forecasts. Bank clearings total 3.188 billion, up 1 percent from last week.

New, York Bradstreet

Unidentified Bodies to Be Burned in Battlefields

Paris June 18 the French chamber of deputies backed a Dumont proposal to burn unidentified dead on the front and bury identified ones due to heat and prompt needs. He cited contagion concerns and religious objections to cremation while noting precedents from other wars.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Lucien Dumont Dumont

German envoy Meyer-Gerhard meets Zimmerman in Berlin

Dr Anton Meyer-Gerhard, bearing German embassy messages from Washington, held a two hour talks with Alfred Zimmermann under-secretary of foreign affairs and Count Montgelas head of the American section. Gottlieb von Jagow participated in part of the deliberations. Zimmermann said he was thoroughly satisfied with prospects of an amicable German American settlement.

Berlin London Anton, Meyer-Gerhard Washington Alfred Zimmerman Count Montgelas Gottlieb von Jagow Meyer-Gerhard

Adams County sequestered bids for county printing 1915 1916

Adams County issues sealed bids for general county printing and revenue work for 1915 1916 including stationery legal blanks record books and tax book rebinding. Bids due June 29 1914 at 10 am with certified checks and performance bonds. committee may award single or multiple contracts and reserves right to reject all bids.

Adams Board of Supervisors Said Court House Quincy John T. Inghram Eit W.J. Cunnane County of W. J. Cunnane John R. Abbott J. N. Tibesar

Battle of Waterloo Recalled in Paris Jubilee

Paris marks the anniversary of Waterloo with commentary from French papers on Europe’s new balance of power. A leading article notes changes in alliances and that justice and liberty now align with a new coalition, saying victory no longer inspires belief but is felt within. The piece cites altered campaigns and a sense of radiant influence from the evolving order.

Paris Europe

Civil Service Officials Elected in National Assembly Election

P. E. Doty of Los Angeles was elected president of the National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners. Other officers elected included Dr. Henry Moskowitz of New York City and J. C. Mulholland of Minnesota.

Los Angeles Calif P. E. Doty California National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners Henry Moskowitz New York City J. C Mulholland Minne

Executive committee members named for upcoming convention

J E Campbell of Pueblo Cole and John T Doyle of Boston were elected to the executive committee alongside J A Burdett of Springfield Ill and William Foran of Ottawa Canada. Ottawa was chosen for the next convention after a sharp struggle against Minneapolis.

Apolis J. E. Campbell Pueblo Cole John T Doyle J. T Riley Boston J. A. Burdett Springfield Ill Son William Foran Ottawa Canada Minneapolis

Russians Order Expropriation of Ammunition Factories

Berlin dispatch cites National Zeitung correspondent on the Russian border reporting the war ministry has ordered expropriation of all factories capable of making ammunition. The source says Russian plants run three shifts yet cannot cover immense wartime demand.

Berlin London National Zeitung Informedl Russian War Ministry

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St.paul Church Seth Baker Chaddock Mr. Brosi British Brothers Vivian Nickalls Guy Nickalls Vivian Yale Harvard New London Pennsylvania University Hudson River Beil Baron Frederick Hussenius Bradstreet’s G. T. Cazey Gerhard Zimmermann United States Halbagh - Schroeder CO C.H. Wurst HDW. CO. and Quincy Gas, Elec. & Hig. Co
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