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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

5

Coronors Back Annual Salaries At State Meet

Danville Ill May 25 Coroner Ralph M Cole of Vermilion county was elected president of the Illinois Coroners association at the state convention. Other officers named L E Fennonville Peter Hoffman W J Porter Clarence M Rhodes. Springfield chosen as next meeting place. The group adopted a resolve against the fee system in favor of annual salaries and a set percentage of fees over that amount to be presented to the legislature.

Danville Ill Ralph M. Cole Vennillion County Illinois Coroners’ Association L. E. Fennonville Kankakee County Peter Hoffman Cook County W. J. Porter Pratt County Clarence M. Rhodes Sangamon County Springfield Cole

Tanlac Proclaimed Helpful by Local Marcelline Resident

Science and Tanlac are extolled for aiding the sick, with Henry Henz praising the tonic after stomach trouble improved. W. B. McPherson explains Tanlac in Quincy through Brown & Mays Drug Co as a master medicine boosting liver, kidneys, and digestion and aiding sleep and appetite.

John Hooper Henry Hent Marcelline Henz Quincy Brown & Mays’ Drug Co W. B. McPherson Illinois

Uncle Sam slashes postal guide price for big sales

The Postal Guide, issued by the postoffice department, is reduced to 40 cents cloth and 30 cents paper with abridged edition at 30 and 15 cents. Delivery starts about July 20. Postmaster Elmer Lummis will explain uses to patrons and push sales.

Uncle Sam Postoffice Department Washington, D. C United States Elmer Lummis

Fire In Garage And Country Club Blaze

Downtown fire units fought a garage fire at 318320 Hamspire street in J. B. Sweetling’s building used by Snyder arage. Heat from candles touched grease and gasoline, injuring F. W. Burgesser slightly. A second alarm from the Country Club, Nos. 2 and 8 stations, reported an electric car fire at E. M. Botsford’s caused by a short circuit. damage was slight. Also reports a return from Shelbina where Prof. S. F. Bonney’s class of 29 earned diplomas as he will lead Shelbina schools next year.

Hamspire Street J. B. Sweetling Snyder F. W. Burgesser E. M. Botsford Shelbina E. J. Bonney S. F. Bonney Bonney

Rheumatic Pain Relief from Sloan's Liniment

A testimonial claims Sloan's Liniment stops rheumatic pain by improving circulation. A Philadelphia user cites knee relief after one application and thanks the product, noting tingling warmth and comfort.

Sloan James S. Ferguson Philadelphia

Bankers Have Good Meeting in Barry City

Barry May 25 bankers from Illinois Bankers Association group eight met in Barry for business sessions at the Christian church. John Temple Graves of Chicago gave the principal address on constructive banking ethics. Reports from executive council and committees were approved. The Lions club served a noon dinner.

Barry Illinois Bankers’ Association Christian Church John Temple Graves Chicago Quincy Liberty Hall T. A. Retallic F. T. Jurgens Executive Council Lion Club George Gale George Woodruff Bankers Association Wetzel Pittsburg

Quincy Bankers and Others in Barry Visit

Quincy's Pulse Bankers including H. G. Riggs John E. Loebbing William Timpe H. P. J. Ricker Jackson R. Pierce Joseph J. Fischer and Herman and Thomas Burrows were at Barry Wednesday. Leonard Butler nine of Camp Point was brought to Blessing hospital with appendicitis and doctors doubt immediate operation. Miss Rose Mary Wade held a second vocal recital at Quincy College of Music hall with Miss Hade Miss Marie Schatler and Miss Irma Chumbley assisting. A local play by town and society women will be staged at the Orpheum June 12 under Maida Lee Fosgate. Bertha Stegeman admitted to Sacred Heart Joliet named Sister Matilda plans to teach in Laotto Ind. Steve Malone and John Vaughn visited friends Wednesday.

Barry Quincy H. G. Riggs John E. Loebbing William Timpe H. P. J. Ricker Jackson R. Pierce Joseph J. Fischer Herman Thomas Burrows Leonard Butler Camp Point Blessing Hospital Rose Mary Wade Quincy College of Music Hall Hade Marie Schatler Irma Chumbley Orpheum Maida Lee Fosgate Bertha Stegeman Order of Sacred Heart Joliet Ill Matilda St. Joseph’s Hospital Frank Albert Stegeman Laotto Ind Theodore Stegeman Oak Street

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Promotion Slip

A newspaper advertisement urges readers to mail a cutout with five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive trial packages of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets, targeting bronchial coughs colds rheumatism back and urinary issues.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Miller and Arthur Drug Co

Want Five Dollars Fragment Prompts Post Office Prize

Postmaster John Carroll offers a prize of one tenth of a five dollar bill to the first person who presents the missing nine tenths. The fragment in his possession is the clue to the mystery.

John Carroll Mr. Carroll

Frack and Swim Tryouts Set for June 3 Meet

Keokuk track and swim tryouts announced for June 3 at the Y M C A gym starting at 9 o'clock. County Superintendent L L Boyer reports roads in fair condition after recent rains following a county tour and inspection through Viehl area.

Keokuk L.L. Boyer Viehl

Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Tonic Ad

An advertising notice promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring and year round blood purifier and tonic. It claims impure blood causes eruptions and fatigue and cites testimonials from customers nationwide. The copy urges purchasing from any druggist and notes forty years of proven use.

Hood

Local Projects Progress and Library Board Meeting Noted

The report highlights progress on bridge work in Burton and Richfield townships and notes a library board meeting set for the next day at 4. The text mentions Ellington Township officials discussing the widening of a railroad library project and lists players in a Tuesday game at Chaddock Ground with batteries Chaddock Rice Herrill Webster and Trapp Thomas.

Pouse Burton Richfield Ellington Lownship A Re Chaddock Ground Chaddock Rice Herrill Webster Trapp Thomas

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Ilinois Warcelline Henry Benz Tanlac Economizer Pure Ice Company Malone Walter Heidbreder The State Street Bank Bank Arsa St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Hospital H. B. Degenhardt Monsignor Kuhl A. G. Kunsch Joseph Postner A. Zurkensen J. Driscoll Leopold and Austin St. Francis College M. J. Foley Didacus Albertus Montruccio Elks Service Elks Lodge Dave Wall Steve Malone John Vaughn Library Board Axa Mohrenstecher’s Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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