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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1917

Page

2

Plan extension into Hannibal eyed by Macomb and Littleton

The Macomb and Littleton railway owners plan an extension into Hannibal touching Adams county areas including Liberty and Plainville missing Quincy by about 15 miles. They seek a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Public Utilities Board to proceed. The line would divert eastern Adams county trade toward north south outlets and away from Cayne.

Macomb and Littleton Chandler Hannibal Adams County St. Louis Cauney Quines Adamis County McAtee Ontney Phamville Liberty Yarroad Maceah and Bac Cacoperative Phe Vers Macomb Misterline Wabash Munedinig Sath St Lois

Williamson Sale Attracts Broad Farm Auction Prices

Farmers gather at E G Williamson's farm south of Melrose chapel for a sale that realized about 3000 dollars. Horses brought up to 800 dollars, brood sows at 10 dollars each, shoats around 10 dollars, and implements sold near original cost. Orchard supplies and poultry were traded as well.

E. G. Willamson Melrose Chapel Po Rump Uarry Feidbsreder

In Memoriam for Lando Craft Brother of P. Land

Poem by Mrs. Mary A Branigan of New York City memorializes the late P. Land craft. She notes her own pure health and the brother's death adds weight to her affliction as she writes of loss and paradise beyond.

Mary A. Branigan New York City P. Landcraft

Deaths and Funerals of John R O Danies in Missouri

John R O Daniels died at 6 50 pm Monday at home in Lording after a six month illness from stomach trouble and complications. He served in Civil War, born September 29 1848 in Carhiste Ind and lived in Missouri prior to moving. Survived by wife and six children including Mrs Sarah Ikirrep and William Daniels. Funeral arrangements were made by family with church and minister lined up. burial at Calvary cemetery with pallbearers and long service details recorded. burial in private at Calvary churchyard under Rev Path er Beonnar.

John R. O'Daniels John Ro C. Daniels Lording Carhiste Ind Missouri Quincey of Dardell Waite Sarah Ikirrep Wilixunetown Marshipp Tramilton Ell Bele Hastings Joortere Luatise Shepherd Lorine Alesander O'Danuty

Local Soldier Dies in Home Hospital Death

Elijah Hafuline, a 60 year old private in the Inocompane regiment, died at 6 25 Tuesday morning in the Selliers and Sailors Home Hospital. He was admitted from the Mertiecily TL fiee. funeral arrangements have been made.

Elijah Hafuline Inocompane Uwlnois Ue Vedtar Infantry Selliers Hadith

Pfeiffer Service Held at St John Lutheran Church

Henry C F Pfeiffer funeral service conducted Tuesday at 230 pm in the home 508 South Twentieth Street with Rev WLC A Martens of St John Lutheran Church leading worship. Large attendance, offertory noted, burial at Greenmount Cemetery Iron Molders near Nea WH attended the services in a solemn mood.

Henry C. F. Pfeiffer Tleney Cof

Luther Memorial C E Holds Annual Election

Miss Annette Shomasmeyer was elected president of the Christian Endeavor society at Luther Memorial church. Officers include Mrs Roy Bennett vice president, Miss Barbara Haveman secretary, John Dehner treasurer, Miss Jane Pischers pianist, Miss Edna Bock assistant, Miss Naomi Zehender. The group discussed the world conference in Rock Island and New York. A $35 payment to the Quincy Young People's Lyceum Association to cover a deficit was approved. Ad luncheon was served after the meeting.

Annette Shomasmeyer Christian Endeavor Society Luther Memorial Church Roy Bennett Barbara Haveman John Dehner Jane Pischers Edna Bock Naomi Zehender World Conference of Christian Endeavors Rock Island New York Quincy Young People’s Lyceum Association Aduneneun

Deeds and property transfers listed in local records

Fragmentary deed notes record transfers involving Frances Eo Warren to Frank Deutel and Mare to Phenmeyer in Kingston area properties. Other entries include William A. Hagenbrach, Estella D Dickern, and Annie S Shroekisal with various parcels, blocks, and prices.

Frances Eo Warren Frank Deutel Barles Phenmeyer Willian A. Hagenbrach Pease Ad Ouimex Woo. Davidson Joseph Brows Kingston Estella D Dickern Garrett Fowler Afendian Louis Mittin Annie S Shroekisal Croopart

Births and Marriage Licenses From Stork Street to Quincy

Tareie Mr ami Mrs August Stork announce a son born Monday morning at TI State Street. Berste Mr and Mrs Frank Knut report a daughter born at 1 2 North Fourteenth Street. Mrs Knut formerly Miss Mary Hermsmeyer. Marriage licenses issued: Harley McCarl and Harriette M Howe in Quincy.

August Stork TI State Street Oson Berste Prank Knut SGU North Fourteenth Street Knut Mary Hermsmeyer

Chase auto three blocks catches it chase auto three blocks

A touring car driven by Phillip Fishbacher ran into a light auto truck owned by Lanza Fruit Co and driven by Bruno Lanza on Maine street. Lanza chased the fleeing car to Third and Maine where Fishbacher explained he could not stop due to a woman crossing. Settlement to be made later. The truck suffered a broken wheel bent axle and steering gear. the other car had a broken headlight and ripped front tire.

Phillip Fishbacher Maine Street Lanza Fruit Company Bruno Lanza Fishbacher Mr. Lanza Sam Third Maine Lanza Langa Burlington Station

Helen Hagan to Perform at Bethel Methodist Church

The pianist Helen Hagan will give a concert at Bethel Methodist Church this evening. Hagan earned a musical degree from Yale University and a Paris diploma in 1914. She has appeared here before to entertain a large audience.

Helen Hagan Bethel Methodist Church Miss Hagan Yale University Paris

Swear Allegiance To Old Sod in Rotary Meeting

At a Tuesday Rotary luncheon the club embraced an Irish theme with Col. C. D. Center administering a loyalty oath to St Patrick and green hats. George Wall and Ed Lannan led the party as Irish stew and decorations set the mood while the Bills, fined previously, faced rapid fire questions and were fined a dime for unprepared answers.

Rotary Rotary Club Col. C. D. Center St. Patrick Vineyard George Wall Ed Lannan Bills

St Patrick and Ireland Highlight Club Meeting

J Dave Wall delivered a splendid talk on St Patrick and Ireland to club members. Attendees praised it as one of the best talks ever given at a club meeting.

Dave Wall St. Patrick Ireland

Judge McCarl Aids Lombard University Plans

Judge Lyman McCarl a Lombard University trustee will travel to Galesburg Thursday to join the executive committee in plotting campus improvements. The discussions will cover an instrumental music building, a central heating plant, a vocal music building under construction, and gymnasium equipment plans.

Lyman McCarl Lombard University Galesburg

Work on the Indian Grave De district project begins

Work on the Indian Grave De district project to convert Rock creeks into one line system began Thursday near Rock Creek station north of Quin. Two more units will be added later. This major county project started last year and will reclaim thousands of acres.

Rock Creeks Rock Creek Quin

Railway tunnel opens second link to Balkaya corridor

It is announced the second Mo tunnel near Jablunkau in the Carpathians has been opened for traffic completing a double line railway connection from Breslau to the Balkaya via Hungary.

Jablunkau Carpatians Breslau Balkaya Hungary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Macomb and Littleton Farmers’ Railroad Utility Board Liberty, Plainville Quincy Bittheten FE. W. Chanelier Idustre Stark Schuyter County Schuyler Chicago Chandier Edo Memoriam Paradise Stuart Crocket Burgess Ob Sto John Po Prerpont Tfote Marion Stuartroenet Patrick Hanrahan Patrick Hanre Hai St Rose Lina Res. Pather Beonnar Eanvett Corcoran Tony Des Poof O' Bren Patrick Date Connane G Bowie Borie Calvary Cometers Frances Tollsford Frances Tuite Coto Eod Henrietta Hagerbaumer Henriette Tsar Street Hove Luther Memorial C. E Harley McCarl Harriette M. Howe Judge M'Carl N. Fifth St Fifth St
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