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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
11
In Roanoke Virginia on May 14 a French mission, sent to study electrification of steam railroads, conferred with Norfolk and Western railway officials. Special study will probe several lines and operations in the coal fields.
In Lansing Michigan Mrs Ora O Bowers describes postpartum weakness and back pain after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with her quick recovery enabling her to work and care for her baby. The notice urges other women to try the remedies and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for guidance.
In Mount Clemens Michigan Judge Tucker presides as Henry Ford libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune rises over jury questioning. Talesmen faced challenges for cause and peremptory strikes as Ford and Tribune lawyers clash over topics including military preparedness and anarchist definitions. McCormick of the Tribune attended court while Ford did not appear. Clifford Raymond and Floyd A. Gibbons traveled from Chicago to testify on conditions at the Mexican border three years prior.
In Quincy the Adams County Memorial Day Association met at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night. Major James E Adams presided as two committees reported progress. Schools will observe Memorial Day with talks on the meaning of the day and programs, though speakers are not yet named. Greenmount cemetery graves will be decorated on Sunday May 25 with no full program yet. Further reports are planned for next Tuesday night to boost attendance and finish arrangements.
The first Sunday school parent teacher meeting in Quincy will be hosted tonight in the Congregational church parlors. A 6:30 dinner precedes talks by Chester Poling and visiting speaker Sor. Paul Reynolds, with discussions on Boy and the Church, The Child and the Sunday School, The Parent and Sunday School, and The Man and the Sunday School.
Louis Benjamin of Quincy died at home on 1920 Maine Street after a long illness. Born February 26, 1874 in Quincy, he worked 15 years for Meyer Kierhard and Wiesina. Survived by brothers Jacob and Benjamin Fleespringfield, four sisters Rose Bertha Flora Bertelle and Gustave Cohlman, uncles Phil and Sam Levy, aunt Mrs W J Milroy, with further survivors noted.
Mrs. J H Rice remains seriously ill at the home of T J Daughtery 1235 Maine Street after a relapse following a brief improvement from a long illness. The report notes her condition as somewhat alarming. M G Sprague of the Lurf Farm near Jiull traveled to Quincy on business and cites excellent prospects for bumper crops this year.
An advertisement urges women to dry clean household items at home using gasoline and Solvite soap to save money. It claims garments like suits coats waists silks laces gloves shoes furs drapery rugs can be cleaned, without fading shrinking or wrinkling, with outdoor use away from flames and a Solvite soap package.
The local high school senior class organized a river excursion to Hannibal aboard the steamship G. W. Hill, with nearly seven hundred aboard and a Chicago orchestra playing. Students and chaperones enjoyed dancing and river views after a lunch stop, while school and paper staff hosted a sandwich sale and some boys traveled by canoe earlier.
Miss Anna Schulte daughter of Mr and Mrs Jank Schulte and Ben Epping were married at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in St Francis Catholic church by Rev Optatis. Attendants were Miss Mamie Schulte and Robert Epping. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a flowered streamer. attendant wore yellow voile with lace hat and roses. A wedding breakfast for fifty relatives followed. Mr Epping is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Epping.
Sterling, a mechanic at the Gard ner Governor works, will establish residence at 720 North Twenty second Street.
Miss Helen Henhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Henhoff of Ellington and Carey Robb son of O F Robb were married Saturday evening in the parsonage of the Luther Memorial church by Rev I W Bingaman. They reside at 150012 Vine street with Mr Robb employed as a shipping clerk for Armour’s.
In Rome on May 12 Luigi Luzztutti, former Italian prime minister and negotiator of 28 treaties with leaders like Thiers and Bismarck, says relations with the United States will not be strained. In New York on May 14 Bishop David H. Greer, 75, of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, recovering from an intestinal operation, remains in serious condition but rests comfortably.
Information from French officials says Austrian chief delegates will reach St Germain tomorrow evening. General Albertini, head of the Italian military mission in Vienna, accompanies the delegation.
Washington May 14. Railroad earnings tabulated by the railroad administration show a net income for the federally controlled roads for March of 14 095 900 dollars though the average monthly compensation figures appear...
Government for the month shows a loss totaling about 962,000 with a preceding amount around 59,047,000. The fragment notes are read as part of a larger financial report indicating substantial deficits for the period.
An old advertisement touts Eatonic as a candy like tablet that absorbs excess stomach acid, cleanses the stomach, and restores vigor. It claims rapid relief and broad health benefits, urging readers to buy a big box through their druggist who guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
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