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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1917

Page

6

Vasen estate lists Quincy real estate holdings

Benjamin G. Vasen who recently died filed an estate inventory in probate court detailing extensive Quincy real estate holdings. The list includes numerous lots and additions in Wood's, Prospect Place, Keyes, Tillson, and other areas, plus an undivided half interest in several parcels. Outside Quincy he owned a half interest in a 134 acre farm in Marion county Missouri and chattel property valued at about 32,990.96 including stocks such as Modern Ironworks and Mercantile Trust shares, plus various bank and company holdings totaling 10,739.40 in one block. The report also notes one half interest in stock of the Appalachian Power Company and Northern States Power Company among others.

Benjamin G. Vasen Quincy Maurice George B. Vasen Wood's Union Bank Prospect Place Berrian Tillson Keyes Baker's Me. Vasen Wood Alda Park Alstyne’s Highland Addition Vasen Marion County Missouri Chiedgo, Peoria and Quincy Traction Company Insurance Company State of Illinois Michelman Steel Construction Company Modern Ironworks Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank Opera House Company of Ricker National Bank Quincy Tratels Company Siloam Mineral Springs Company State Savings, Loan and Trust Company People’s Saving, Loan and Building Association Quincy Building and Homestead Association Appalachian Power Company Northern States Power Company Northern States Power c Company Tennessee Power Cmpany Tennessee Power Company Chattel

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound testimonial

Des Moines Iowa Mrs Blanche Jefferson recounts a serious female ailment and how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound enabled recovery and ability to manage her home again. The ad highlights herbal ingredients, decades of use, and widespread endorsements.

Des Moines Iowa Lydia LE Blanche Jefferson Lyon St Lydia E. Pinkham

Brotherhoods Demand Arbitration For Eight Hour Day

The unions declare they are prepared to accept arbitration to win an eight hour day, accusing railroads of stalling until wartime to evade settlement. They recount President Wilson’s mediation proposal, note railroads’ earnings growth, and claim workers’ costs have risen over 40 percent with no wage gains. They praise workers’ patience and loyalty to the nation.

Mit Wilson Congress

Dissolves Duma by Royal Ukase Amid War Crisis

An article describes the dissolution of the Duma by a royal ukase and a struggle to form a new government. It notes the danger of delay and includes telegraph communications to front commanders. General Brussiloff replies with duty fulfilled and General Ruszky with commission accomplished.

Duma Alexis Brussiloff Nicholas Ruszky Fatherland

Bowling notes from Labor temple lanes Thursday night

The Beer Hottlers defeated the Painters two games to one at Labor temple alleys with Reuter posting the high score of 220 and the top average. A test game is scheduled between I M U and AO PLOT. A tip on clothes drying suggests boiling in salt water before drying to prevent freezing to the line.

Beer Hottlers Painters Labor Temple Reuter

Civil War Veteran Dies in Carthage

Lewis L. Scott, 79, died at home in Carthage on March 14 due to heart trouble after years of poor health. Born December 16, 1837 in Greenup County Kentucky, he married Ella Jane Kimbrough in 1880 and lived in Carthage after stints in Centralia Missouri. A Civil War veteran he leaves a widow, three children, a step-daughter, a sister and half-sister, and will be buried at Franklin cemetery after a 10:30 a.m. funeral conducted by Rev. E. M. Smith. Sarah Julia Roberts’ funeral and burial in Moss Ridge follow, with service by Rev. Jones. Veterans of Hancock county met in Carthage to discuss pension bills and appoint aides-de-camp for the department commander.

Carthage Lewis L. Scott Scott Mr. Scott Greenup County Kentucky Ella Jane Kimbrough Centralia Missouri John H. Scott St. Louis Edward L. Scott Bessie B. Scott H. F. Bruner Galesburg M. E. Wagner Hamilton Eliza Black Wilmington.l Charles R Christian Church E. M. Smith Christian Church of Julia Ann Roberts Jacksonville Jones Moss Ridge Cemetery Roberts Martin Maharry Woodburn County Nauvoo A. P. Kimbrough Dana Daugherty Birdie Roberts Myrtle McAuley James Roberts Hancock County Alexander Sympson Memorial Hall Senate Latham Springfield Illinois United States Austin J. N. Markle E. M. Robbins G. W. Nash Bowen E. E. Short West Point Dr. Legal Warsaw Silas Eaton Lallarpe CS. Lafferty Augusta G. AR Trancock Charles Hunke CA. Warner Andrew Lowe Peter Trartman James Abbott T. Ff. Las Samuel Camp Frederick Stepp J. Richey Jacob Bachman Miller Sree BW. Nicely William H. Barnaby Wim. A. Symonds Wm. H. Bogton David M. Sapp Plymouth Henry Roth Charles S. Lafferty D. P. Worrell

Revue de Vogue Lifts Orpheum Show With Style and Gusto

The Orpheum audience enjoys Revue de Vogue a pocket edition of the Ziegfeld spectacle. Henry Catalano stars with a ballet of Broilers while Tom Thumb and two Lady Thumbs perform crowd-pleasing cake-walks. Bert Howard mimics Paderewski and jokes with piano. Lewis and Norton deliver a clever dialogue act. Kartelli wows on slack wire with hoops and bike work.

Orpheum People Greenwald Ziegfeld Henry Catalano Tom Thumb Mrs. Thumb Bert Howard Marion Posey County Bert Paderewski Lewis and Norton Lewis Hoowever Hannibal Kartelli Lizzie

Pleasant Grove notes reveal local visits and travel

In Pleasant Grove Illinois Robert A Mehaffy visits his sister Mrs James Skirvin while Henry Tenhouse purchases a Ford touring car. Mrs Seldon Slade visits Sterling and Camp Point and plans to return home this week. John Page the mail carrier now uses a Ford car. Neighbors discuss a Prairie schoolhouse debate and Daege family illness improves.

Pleasant Grove Ill Robert A. Mehaffy Fowler James Skirvin Henry Tenhouse Seldon Slade R. OV. Etifute Nebraska Nathan Trytle Mea Grover Rede Prairie School House Philip Deege, Sr Janny Schintedesiamp Quincy Mire Daege Elmer QO. Tetle St. Louisa Lytle Sacamon Love Stock Commission Vin Wessenger Epler Agali Fatite John Idaeale Macknias Boas

Births at 24 Chestnut Street

Born to Mr and Mrs W D Walker of 24 Chestnut Street on Thursday after Neon.

W. D. Walker Chestnut Street

Photo Plays Today Princess-Vincent Serano in A Modern Monte Carlo

The cinema page lists Princess-Vincent Serano in A Modern Monte Carlo and Belasco-Vivian Martin in Eler Father's Son at the Savoy. Also shows Savoy with Anna Lehr and William Thompson in Civilization's Child and Fatty and Mabel Adrift in Gem Weekly. Star Wallace Reid appears in Golden Fetter, with Tom Mix in The Love That Jealousy Brought and Doris danger titles.

Vincent Serano Monte Carlo Belasco Vivian Martin Savoy Anna Lehr William Thompson Gem Animated Weekly Fatty Mabel DeWolf Hopper Fay Tincher Wallace Reid Quincy Sunshine Mary Anderson Doris Tom Mix

Baylis III Mrs Beulah Aikens visit after grandfather illness

Baylis III reports Mrs Beulah Aikens of Traver California arrived Monday after illness of her grandfather Miller. Miller, near 80 with Brights disease, not expected to recover. Funeral of Uncle Tom Potter drew large crowd at U B church. he served in the 99th Infantry and was a generous contributor to the church. Church and town mourn his loss.

Beulah Aikens Traver Miller Uncle Tom Potter U. B Uncle Tom 99Th Sinvis Regiment A. O. Cory Colorado Mr. Cory J. H. Fish Henry Penny F. M. Powell S. A. Dunham C. A. Hendershot C. I. Pis. Co Beardstown Tipford Meredosia Harry Ware Barry Weddnesday St. Touts Mr. Brookhouse A. M

Palmyra church calendars and community notices

Palmyra MO church events listed include Rev Robert Graham and John Meinhardt of Hannibal presiding over St Joseph's celebration on March 1 294 with vesper service and informal after at the parish hall. Cathedral and school officials referenced with local officials and visitors. Community notes mention building contracts at ToEctine Union Church and future guest speakers.

Palmyra Robert EL Graham John Meinhardt Hannibal Will Nasise Dav Farisehon Joseph’s Catholic Maret St. Joseph's Church ToEctine Union Church Phil Peaster Nick Peaster Georgen Stade Clyde Phillips Charles Vieres FLEB Schneider Wort M. Todd The Christian University of Canton Christian Crue Tertean Raetary APO AL Stis Thypestor Waikar Ceounty Misa Conpell Coput Dtorm Heinze Ricard Snachtaf Orleana Tore Quevera Waterman J.B Sans Laura Kaines Ras Veng Maywood Friends John Lacy Ia Te Ifan- Nibel Yas

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