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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1917
Page
14
H J Wempen recalls the 14 500 ton cruiser Memphis driven aground at Santo Domingo Haiti last August. The ship buckled under monster waves as men scrambled to safety, steam failed, a hull was breached, and several crew were killed or saved amid wreckage and rescue efforts.
Objections to the probating of the will of John Daugherty, late of Ursa, have been filed in the county court by John Tnghram for Mr Daugherty’s two sons John and Frank. An extension until most Friday at 2 o clock is asked. The will provides a $30 000 estate with income to the sons, then all to Blessing hospital after the sons’ deaths. The act followed the separation of Mr and Mrs Daugherty and Mrs Daugherty moving to Montana with the boys. The State Savings Loan and Trust named executor. Six Chevrolet cars were noted in related items with owners listed.
Brief personals note recounts Madison school pupils learning how taxes are levied and collected from county clerk Billy Smith. Other items describe social visits, recitals at Luther Memorial church, travel of residents, and local business notices.
Perry Alexander Hunsaker died at 5 20 Saturday at his parents home 3004 South Fifth street after erysipelas and diphtheria complications. Born November 18 1890 in Quincy he was 26 and for years ran the Empire saloon member of Bartenders Union No 154. Survived by his parents one brother Lem four uncles and three aunts. Funeral set for 2 30 Monday at his street residence with Woodland Cemetery burial.
Rettig and Bremser, long time druggists at Eighth and Maine Streets, have leased larger quarters for their expanding business after five years of growth. The move reflects increased customer demand and a need for more space to stock medicines and sundries.
J Willis Gardner currently owns Menke store at 704-6 Maine street. A modern soda fountain will be installed and the interior fully revamped. The firm aims to occupy the new quarters by mid April.
Dr J W Earel will return to Quincy to resume practice as an ear eye nose and throat specialist with Dr PF Ro Morgan in the Clinots State bank building after an 11 month absence. He has traveled through Oklahoma Tennessee Minnesota Missouri New Orleans Tampa and the south for treatment and oil interests and clinical work.
The ad promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy for liver and kidney ailments, claiming it balances organ work and relieves digestive and eliminative issues. It cites testimonials from users like O P Rose of Burronville Kentucky and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy, priced 59 cents and 1 09 dollars with a free sample offer.
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