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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

4

Rotary plan flags and prepardness event in Quincy

Quincy Rotarians announced a June 10 demonstration for national preparedness with a city wide flag display on public and private buildings. A five minute pause for thought is planned at 11 55, with Adler and colleagues directing the effort. Delegates to the national Rotary West in Cincinnati were named amid routine meeting notes.

Quincy Rotarians P.trotic Middle West Chicago Morris Adter Forenson Morris Adler Arthur BP Odett Ray Oaktes Wot Eddy Roo M. Switver Standers Stern Am Sons Thor Department Jolia Shorn AO Otis Arnold Rotary West Cincinnath Rochester Minn R. F. Waltensdachf New York Lawrence Weiss Shannon Park Schwinderer Sande

Rebekahs Meet in Camp Point May 20

The eighteenth annual meeting of the Rebekahs of the 23rd Winds district will be held in Camp Point Saturday May 20. Amon g those on the program is A Otis Arnold of Quincy deputy grand master of the EO F. The day includes reception of visitors appointments lunch afternoon visits welcome speech by Mrs Eva Miller response by Mrs Cora L Bright Barry memorial service by Mt Sterling 190 and Mt Sterling School of Instruction State President Laura B Latham Eldorado assisted by Grace A Henry chief examiner Mendota assembly degree Laura B Lathan assisted by Mae M Crowell state secretary Rochford 5 30 adjournment for dinner evening literary program readings addresses and conferred degrees.

Rebekahs 23Rd Winds Camp Point Amon A. Otis Arnold Quincy Welccome Eva Miller Cora L. Bright Barry Mt Sterling Mt. Sterling School of Instruction Laura B. Latham Eldorado Grace A Henry Mendota Laura Rebekah Calla Rebekah Lodge Golden Lizzie Catle Mary Folckemer Minnie Roberts Bertie Slunsaker Lottie Ward Mollie Wall Dora Yeargain Laura Little Nannie Welsh Travis Vsa Meatheringham Bertie Thinsaker Teta Hunsaker Ada Mersend Badges Molle Wall Hleda Beckett Jocann Wisehart

Funeral at cottage 22 for LeRoy Scott marked by large attendance

Soldiers and Sailors Home notes LeRoy Scott's funeral held Monday at 1 PM in cottage 22 with Rev Beadles delivering the sermon. Music by local performers from the city and cottage 22, and attendees included his brother, a son and a daughter. Others mentioned include residents visiting relatives and a recent marriage of Fred Glass and Edna Pappe.

LeRoy Scott Cottage 22 Beadles Mabel Murray J. H. Kelker Walter Hallford Mr. Green Scott John Anderson Pittsburg Kans Mr. Anderson Fred Glass Edna Pappe Locust Street Miss Pappe Lease Hannibal John Finnell Fred Bevtesville John B. Carson Trome Elfiot St. Louis Cottage 4 Willan H. Harrison New London Twingis

FORRIER QUINCY MAN DIES IN CHICAGO

Michael Cames about 70 years old formerly of this city died in his Chicago home on Tuesday evening He was known for serving on the poles force and once ran a restaurant on Front street He belonged to Bodlew lodge Ouiney commandery Rights Templar and Alpha chapter He leaves a widow and one son Arnold B Cames Details of funeral time to be announced locally

Michael Cames Chicago Mr. Cames Ars Front Street Waine Hampshire Streets Cames Bodlew Lodge A.M. Ouiney Commandery Tle Arnold B. Cames

Miss Emma Cook Dies at 85 in Ellington Township

Miss Emma Cook, 85, of Ellington township, died Tuesday afternoon after years of illness caused by age. Born November 30, 1830 in England, she came to America in 1885 and lived with relatives in Ellington. She leaves brother Albert S. Cook, nephews F C Cook and W H Cook, a niece Mrs Emma Voorhis, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Emma Cook F.C. Cook Ellington Township London England America Albert S. Cook Episcopal Church Miss Cook F. C. Cook Ellington W. H. Cook Riverside Township Emma Voorhis

Funeral of Fred Warning Held at Family Home

The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the family residence 1020 Vine Street, officiated by Rev. Father Postner of St. John's Catholic Church. A large attendance of relatives and friends paid respects, with numerous floral offerings including one from Moller and VandenBoom Lumber, where Warning once worked. Six nephews served as bearers. Burial followed at Calvary cemetery with out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Warning of Marcelline and John Warning of Maywood in attendance.

Fred Warning Vine Street Father Postner St. John’s Catholic Church Moller and VandenBoom Lumber Company Warning August John Warning Quinney Frank George Warning Masweed Elmer Fred Marcelline Calvary Cemetery Mrs. Gottlieb Warning Maywood

Funeral rites held for Mrs Theresa Lohmann in Melrose township

Funeral services for Mrs Theresa Lohmann were conducted at 8:30 AM Tuesday at the residence on South Eighth Street in Melrose township and at 9:00 AM in St Mary’s Catholic Church led by Rev Father A Zurbensen. Bearers included Henry.

Theresa Lohmann Melrose Township South Eighth Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Father A. Zurbensen Henry

Local Obituary Mentions Six Defendants in Burial Note

John Wiskirchen Nelsen Alois Holtschlag William Wei man John Neuman and Frank Klingele are named, burial held at St. Boniface cemetery.

Nelsen John Wiskirchen William Weiman Alois Holtschlag John Neuman Frank Klingele St. Boniface Cemetery

Funeral for William A. Samsen at home Thursday

The funeral service for William A. Samsen will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence 719 Van Buren Street. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

William A. Samsen O'Crovek van Buren Street Greenmount Cemetery

John Jansen Dies in City After Six Week Illness

John Jansen of 513 Harrison street died at 9:20 Tuesday morning from complications after a six week illness. Born in Hanover Germany on June 27 1847 he would have been 69. He lived here 26 years worked in gardening south of the city and was a member of St Mary's Catholic church. He leaves three sons Henry Clem ens and Bernard three daughters Mrs Frank Schoenecknes Mrs George Strawn and Miss Josephine one sister Mrs Herman Borcker and five grandchildren all in this city. Funeral notice later.

John Jansen Harrison Street Hanover Germany St. Mary's Catholic Church Henry Clemens Bernard Frank Schoenecknes George Strawn Josephine Herman Borcker

Louise Williams Dies at 75 in North Fifth Street Home

Mrs Louise Williams died Sunday night at her home 1601 North Fifth Street aged 75. Surviving family members are residents of the Soldier’s Home, indicating close ties to military service and veteran care.

Louise Williams North Fifth Street Soldier's Home

Death of Edward Arentz in San Francisco at 66

Edward Arentz, longtime Quincy native, died Monday in San Francisco at age 66. Born and raised in Quincy, he married Ann Roberts of Scotland in Quincy. They left Quincy 36 years ago. wife died three years ago. He leaves two Quincy sisters, Mrs. William A. Young and Mrs. Lena Taylor, plus eight children in San Francisco and two grandchildren. Relatives reside elsewhere too.

Edward Arentz San Francisco Quincy Ann Roberts Scotland Arentz William A. Young Lena Taylor

Funeral of Frederick H. Bar telt Held at Home and Church

The funeral was held at 2 pm Tuesday at the home of 1023 Madison Street with private services, followed by 2:30 pm services at Salem Evangelical Church conducted by Rev. H J Leembuis. Six nephews served as bearers. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. A Kansas City brother attended.

Frederick H. Bartelt Aladison Street Salem _evangelical church H. J.leembuis Woodland Cemetery Kansas City

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ghertz held at Old People's Home

Short funeral services for Mrs Mary Ghertz were conducted in the Old People's Home at 5 o'clock Tuesday.

Mary Ghertz

Funeral Held Afternoon for German Methodist Pastor’s Relative

The funeral for a church member was moved to the afternoon due to one son’s absence. The body was transported to Lake Benton Minnesota on the 6:15 train for burial there.

A. H. F. Hertzler First German Methodist Church Lake Benton Minn Madde

Burial at Greenmount for J Russell E Goodapple

J Russell E Goodapple, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin H Goodapple of 825 South North street, died Monday morning and was buried at Greenmount Cemetery at 2 PM Tuesday.

Greenmount J . Russel E Melvin H. Goodapple South Torth Street

Funeral for Mrs Katherine Cahill at St Marys Hospital

The funeral for Mrs Katherine Cahill will be held at 8:00 this morning at St Marys Hospital conducted by Rev Father Driscoll pastor of St Peters Catholic Church. Burial follows at St Peters Cemetery.

Katherine Cahill St. Mary's Hospital Father Driscoll St. Peter’s Catholic Church St. Peter's Cemetery

Death Notice for William Schottmueller in St Louis

Attorney Thomas A. Scherer received word Tuesday morning of the death of William Schottmueller at his home in St Louis. He was 72 and had formerly lived in Quincy. Mr. Scherer departed Tuesday to attend the funeral.

William Schottmueller Thomas A. Scherer St. Louis Schottmueller Mr. Scherer Quincy

Funeral for Joseph D. Robinson Today at Home

The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the family residence 618 Washington Street. Burial follows privately in Woodland Cemetery with friends invited to attend.

Joseph D. Robinson Washington Street Woodland Cemetery

Redmen Elect Grand Officers in Illinois

In Springfield on May 17, officers of the Improved Order of Red Men Great Council were elected. Names include Great Sachem A J Steidley Shelbyville Great Senior Sagamore C N Saum Watseka Great Junior Sagamore M C Cook Duquoin Great Prophet John A Sweet Marshall Great Chief of Records O L Whitmer Springfield Great Keeper of Wampum William Delay Danville and representatives J A Sweet Marshall A L Somers Westville F W Jones East St. Louis. Trustees F J Vogelstrom Moline A A Lawson Springfield W P Aldridge New Haven. Pocahontas Officers Daughters of Pocahontas elected the rest.

Springfield Ill Great Council A. J. Steidley Shelbyville Sagamore C. N. Saum Watseka M. C. Cook Duquain John A. Sweet Marshall O. L. Whitmer Wampum William Delay Danville J. A. Sweet A. L. Somers Westville F. W. Jones East St. Louis F. J. Vogelstrom Moline A. A. Lawson W. P. Aldridge New Haven Pocahontas

Notable officers and guardians named in city page listing

The article lists officers including Great Minnehaha Edith Sands of Maryville as great prophetess, Anna Burkey of Bloomington as great Pocahontas, Jennie Dunlap of Springfield as great Wenona, Alice Caton of Mattoon as great keeper of records, Nellie Gentzlar of Decatur as great keeper of wampum, and Maye Perry of Springfield as great keeper of wampum.

Edith Sands Maryville Anna Burkey Bloomington Pocahontas Jennie Dunlap Springfield Wenona Alice Caton Mattoon Nellie Gentzlar Decatur Maye Perry

Mary Jane Bobbitt Dies in Daughter's Home

Mrs. Mary Jane Bobbitt formerly of Camp Point died in Monroe City Missouri at her daughter Harre Omer’s home on Tuesday evening She was born February 8 1830 in Camp Point wife of the late George C Bobbitt Surviving are two children Warry Omer of Monroe City and Ella Brown of Billings Montana one brother B H Welsh of Monroe City and three sisters Lizzie Lott of Jacksonville Illinois Ella (text cuts)

Camp Point Mary Jane Bobbitt Harre Omer Monroe City Bobbitt George C. Bobbitt Warry Omer Ella Brown Billings Montana B. H. Welsh Lizzie Lott Jacksonville Ella

Camp Point woman dies. funeral set for Wednesday

Welch and Mrs William Cutter of Camp Point mourn a kind Christian woman beloved by many. Funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at two in the Christian church conducted by Rev R A Omer with interment at Evergreen cemetery.

Welch William Cutter Camp Point R. A. Omer Evergreen Cemetery

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