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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

2

Hayes Bests Sterling as Count is Finished

One more clone appeared in results at the primary Tuesday when the official count was announced Friday night. Sterling was defeated for the nomination for constable by John Peaves by three votes, though Sterling remains in the race tied for nomination on the Republican ticket. Numerous write-ins appeared for city clerk, alderman, and justice of the peace, with names such as Duke Schroer appearing on both major tickets and several women listed among write-ins.

Constable Sterling John Peaves Charles Cottrell J. M Gregory Duke Schroer Mr Schroer George Richter Fourth Ward Thomas Lenane George Keller T. Kearney Ten Greeman Woeo Kriepshatter Tolan Schroeder Pimanert

Healthful way to restore gray hair with Q Han

An advertisement claims Q Han Hair Color tte Storer restores natural color and vitality to hair. It promises a soft even shade without obvious dyeing, a money back guarantee, and availability at Brown & Bean Drug Store or Memphis suppliers. Also promotes Q Ban tonic and depilatory products.

Brown & Bean Flessig-Nulis Drug Co Memphis Pene

Deaths and Funerals in Marblehead and Quincy

Mrs Amanda Hickerson of Marblehead died between midnight and 4 40 Friday morning following epileptic attacks. Coroner ruled death due to epileptic attack after Friday morning inquest. Born Quincy December 3 1866, she had lived in Marblehead for years. Douglas Gamble, 38, of 925 Maine Street, died Friday noon at his home from bronchial trouble. he was born in Louisiana and had lived in Quincy for three years. The ceremony for Mr Gamble was held at St Anthony Catholic Church with burial at St Arthens cemetery.

Amanda Hickerson Marblehead Lawrence Amen Ben Hickerson Quincy Douglas Gamble Maine Street Bert Louisiana le Peayes Loureana Otines Henry Dreier Ben Schuieders Payson Road St. Anthony Father Af Ti St Arthens Cemetery

Funeral services for Anna Marie Mewes held at home and Salem Church

Mrs Anna Mewes funeral was held at 2 pm in the home at Twenty fourth and Jackson, and at 2:30 pm at Salem Church with Rev E J Leevnhius officiating. Many friends attended and floral offerings were beautiful. Bearers were six brothers. Hughes died at 4 500 o'clock Friday afternoon at 722 1 2 North Eighth Street from Brights disease after four months of illness. He was born in Fall Creek and was 35 years, 1 month, 1 day old. On Aug 19, 1911 he married Katherine Becker of St Charles MO. He leaves his wife, his mother Mrs Cynthia Hughes of Quinaby, two sisters, Mrs Kate Blauser of Pasyson and Mrs Hattie Stratton of Plainville, two brothers Samuel Gil Hughes of Galesburg and Joseph TD Hughes of Quincy, four nephews and two nieces. Funeral arrangements pending. Barker lecture to the Empire theater on Tuesday night as part of the lyceum course. Dr Barker, aged and thin yet active, will discuss living to be a hundred years old, illustrating his own methods.

Anna Mewes Anna Marie Mewes Twenty Fourth Jackson Street Salem Church E. J. Leevnhiuus Salem Hughes North Eighth Street Bright Fall Creek Katherine Becker St. Charles Mu. Ile Leaves Cynthia Leaves Ouimey Kate Blauser

Street Car Company Grants Employee Wage Increase

W. A. Martin, superintendent, announced a wage raise for street railway employees effective after March 1. About 100 workers gain a minimum wage with gradual increases to longtime staff, boosting the annual payroll by roughly 33,600. The raise follows his talks with the Illinois Traction Company and reflects rising operating costs and a one year income dip.

Street Railway W. A.martin Martin Illinois Traction Company Quincey

Typhoid Not Caused by Water in Carnen Family Case

Dr. Melinda Germann announced a water test from the 710 South Sixteenth street well found no typhoid germs and deemed the water safe for drinking. Neotyphoid organisms were detected in the sample analyzed at the state university in Urbana, suggesting infection may have occurred before the family arrived in Quincy.

William Carnen Carnen Melinda Germann State University Urbana Blessing Hospital Trom Tr. Germann South Sixteenth Street Qunev

Street Cars Collision Near Soldiers' Home

Two street cars collided on the Sealers' home grounds Friday at 7:30 a.m. Extra No. 1A and the regular No. 1X, under motorman Fred Singerland and conductor Ralph Toery, braked as they met on a curve. Ed Yates' car halted uphill before impact. Four passengers aboard No. 1S were shaken but unharmed.

Walton Hershis Extra Sealciers Fred Singerland Ralph Toeryv Ed. Yates Yates NO. Sd

Elks to Elect Officers on March 7 at Quincy Lodge

The Quincey lodge of Elks will hold its annual officer election in the club rooms on Wednesday evening. March 7. George Randall Parrish of Kewanee, deputy of the western Illinois district, will be here for his annual visit. A smoker with hot lunch and several talks is planned including a short address by Deputy Parrish.

Quincey Lodge of Elks Tooms George Randall Parrish Kewanee Hii Inoia Parrish

Soldiers and Sailors HomeUpdates At Central Campus

Mrs Addie Brady arrives from Kankakee to serve as housekeeper at the Soldiers and Sailors Home. Barnes the hospital steward reports his sister Francs Barnes improving in a Chinton Iowa hospital. Pred Calhoun, a major Henry County farmer, visits Ouney and meets Mel and Mrs A C Nott. Catoun takes Pulford tractor agency in Henry and Knox counties. Rose returns from Springfield to reassume hospital duties.

Addie Brady Kankakee Barnes Francs Barnes Chinton Iowa Miss Barnes Coon Whiting Calhoun Tlenry County Ouney Mel A. C. Nott Catoun Das Pulford Tractor Henry Knox Moc Rose Springfield Bee

Marriage Licenses in Galesburg and Moline Names

Marriage licenses listed Ariel Carl Anderson from Galesburg and Lillian Llardy from Moline. An editorial note jokes about March work increasing, linking health demands to kidney strain and the need for relief. A reader testimonial cites Foley Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy from Miller & Arthur Drug Co-Ady.

Ariel Carl Anderson Galesburg Lillian Llardy Moline Wa B. UH. Stone Reading Miller & Arthur Drug Co—Ady

Methodist Church Services List and Schedules

Directory of local Methodist churches with addresses and service times. Grace Methodist at Lind and Fifth hosts Sunday school at 9:30 and morning service at 10:30 with Epworth League at 6:45 and evening sermon at 7:30. Vermont Street church offers 9:15 Sunday school and 10:30 service with junior and Epworth leagues. First German at Kentucky and Eighth holds German service at 10:30 and evening leagues.

Methodist Grace Methodist Lind and Fifth Streets G.& Losh Epworth League G. B. Olver God's Pensioners Vermont Street Vermont Eighth G. I. Oliver Kentucky A. H. Hertzler Sunda School

Baptist Churches Schedule Services Across City

Central Baptist at Seventh and Ver Mont and Fourth and Jersey streets led by Rev. W. C. Shank holds Sunday school at 9:15 at Fourth street, 9:30 at Vermont street, morning sermon at 11 and evening at 7:30. Immanuel Chapel Cedar and Twenty-second hosts 3:00 p.m. Sunday school, young people's meeting, and gospel services. Eighth and Elm corner with Rev. T. L. Smith. Morning service 11:00, Sunday school 2:20, evening 7:30.

Central Baptist Seventh Ver Mont Fourth Jersey Streets W. C. Shank Fourth Street Vermont Street Jersey Street

Holy Eucharist Services at Good Shepherd Maine

Rev W M Gamble in charge with Matins at 7 00 Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 11 09 choral service with sermon 10 00 Sunday School Litany at 10 40 Rev Father Bowen of Peoria to lead 7 30 service No services after the Sunday arheal as congregation plots with Cathedral for ordination of Mr Nweret of Peoria

Good Shepherd Maine W. M. Gamble Matina Father Bowen Peoria Peiit Nweret Peorla

Cathedral of Saint S Hampshire and Seventh Re Wn

Readable fragment notes a church event at 7:30 and 11:00 with Sunday school at 10:00 led by priest Trely Buri icents at the cathedral located at Hampshire and Seventh.

ST. Se Hampshire Wn. A. Cone Trely Buri Icents

Sunday Services and School Notices at Firat Twelfth and Maine

Rev. George Artie Buttrick leads Sunday school at 9:43 with morning worship at 10:00 and evening service at 6:00. German service listed, with references to Christ Sunday school and a silent morning. Obscure OCR marks indicate miscellaneous church activities and street directions.

Twelfth and Maine Street George Artie Buttrick Christ

Church and Sunday School Schedule Announcement

Scientist and First Church of Christ Vermont announce Sunday school at 9 46 morning services at 11 00 Wednesday evening meeting at 9 00 p m free reading rooms open daily except Saturday Stern building opens 10 00 am to 9 00 pm morning subject Jesus Carn flexible OCR text note

First Church of Christ Vermont Wightsenth Stern

Broadways and Eighth Churches Ambience Sunday Services

Presbewpeeuian on Broadway and Eighth br announces Sunday school at 9 15 morning services at 10 15 and evening at 7 45 with sermon topics including the kingdon of cred Abraham the friend of God and the unbelieving reproved plus Lutheran churches St Jacobs and Luther Memorial with details of pastors and service times and a dedication of the new Sunday school room at 8 o clock local observances and visiting services listed.

Presbevpeeuian Broadway and Eighth Tartiey L0icu Christian Endeavour Tia Kingdon Cred Kventnagy & Gevt St. Jacobs Lutheran Church Washington and G. Db. Hate Luther Memoriall Jersey J. W. Binganan Abraham Friend of God Pwen

Evangelical Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Meetings

A snapshot of local church activities lists St. Peter's Evangelical York Ninth with Rev. Langhorst and Rev. Leemtiuts, detailing Sunday school times, German services, and evening meetings. Christiaan First Christian on Ninth and Broadway led by Pastor Endres with church school, communion, and preaching. East Endad Twenty-fifth and Wieh with Pastor Manek showing Sunday school, continuations, Christian Endeavor, and evening services.

Christean Ninth and Broadway Endres T. Heine East Enad Twenty-fifth Wieh Streets Teo, I Manek Oak Street Christian Endeavor

TAINED BRETHREN CHURCH SERVICES AT SIXTH AND CEDAR

Rev HW Trueblood, pastor, leads Bible school 9:15 am and preaching 10:30 am. Junior GC. Wi at 2:30 pm and prayer at 6:45 pm. Evening preaching at 7:39 pm.

Sixth Cedar Streets Trueblood

Unitarian Church Notice At Sixteenth and Fampahtre Streets

Unitarian congregation informs readers of a service led by Rey. Lymanon Groenman at the cited location. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a regular church gathering and leadership.

Unitarian Sixteenth and Fampahtre Streets Rey Lymanon Groenman Pags

Cotton cargo burns on British steamer Carolinian

Several thousand tons of cotton consigned to Liverpool were destroyed Friday night in a fire in the hold of the British steamship Carolinian of the Garland line. The vessel would have cleared this morning. Included in the cargo was merchandise for the allies. The origin of the fire not yet determined. The hold was filled with water.

Baltimore Liverpool Carolinian Garland Line

Vessel sinks in Locust Point slip fire crews work

A vessel settled at the bottom of a slip beside the Baltimore and Locust Point elevator as firemen used acetylene torches to reach a blaze in the hull. A Cape Girardeau, Missouri, mail carrier’s collie, cherished for roasting chickens, helped observe bedtime routines for fowl. The Spitz is described as a domesticated jackal.

Baltimore Locust Point Cape Girardeau, Mo

King of Blood Remedies S S S Claims Wide Efficacy

An advertisement extols S S S as a universal blood remedy and tonic with over fifty years of use. It lists diseases like rheumatism catarrh scrofula eczema and malaria as examples and promises to purify cleanse and reenergize the blood, urging readers to seek advice from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.

S. S Swi Df Swift Laboratov Atlanta Adv

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