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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1917
Page
10
An up to date dry goods store outside the business district formally opened Saturday at Twelfth and Broadway. The interior features double the former space and ornate woodwork. Display windows showcase goods and a general bustle marks the opening day.
Editor notes Thompson will not keep the current police chief if elected mayor. He states the chief must enforce law and resign upon request, asserting the officeholder’s obligation to yield when asked. The message is dated March 10 with signatures indicating commitment.
Attorney Henry Mech of St Louis represents Strechfas Steamboat Co in Quincy to settle a 50000 damage suit against Mississippi River Power Co over a bow water dam incident. Judge Ots Ulave to preside. proceedings begin Monday at the federal courthouse with T F Carper assisting.
Mrs. Minnie Covert wife of a Soldier's Home sergeant died suddenly in cottage 7 at 8 30 Saturday morning after heart trouble. Born in Germany March 10 she had lived in East St Louis before moving to the home three years ago. Her husband, a hospital patient, had bought her gifts she did not know about. No children. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Funeral arrangements for F. W. Iltner proceed with the service at 2:30 PM at Mun nade ter no en home 882 South Thirtieth Street burial set for Green Mount cemetery friends invited to attend
The War Department announces provost marshal examinations for second lieutenants. Many vacancies exist as the army expands under national defense. Exam on March 23. applicants should send forms early. Age 18 to 27, unmarried, U.S. citizens. Civilians and enlisted men eligible. graduates exempt from some subjects. Pay starts at 8 000 yearly? per year. Promotions expected to be rapid with service time. Submit applications to the nearest army office and post this notice.
The Culture club gathers today at 4 o'clock in the Eighth and Elm Baptist church. The program features choir opening, prayers, readings, and voices from Miss Daisy Saunders and Miss Sallie Killian. John Smith will read a paper, with further readings by Miss Hettie Bryeon and Anna Tohnason. The principal address is Nesra Profes sions by Prof. R. A. Roberts. Mrs Fogu Manday presents reports alongside Miss Lucille Berry and critic Wallace Gordon.
Crowds watched live models display Reynolds & Son spring styles in the window on Saturday afternoon and evening. The garments matched the stock of up tone outfits praised as the most delightful yet shown in Quincy. The store invites customers to try them on at 502 Hampson. St. A Pennsylvania court ordered a mother to wake her twelve year old son with a cold water bucket.
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