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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1915

Page

6

Memorial plan for former Senator Hearne gains support

Subscription drives led by William Ruff at $25 aim to raise funds for a memorial in Quincy’s new armory for former Senator Cam Hearne. Supervisor Fred P. Taylor supports the effort printed in The Whig, with donors urged to fund a photograph, oil painting, or likeness as the memorial centerpiece.

Fred P. Taylor The Whig Cam Hearne Armory Cing Quincy’i William’ Ruff Ruff

Enjoy Life Tonight Feel Fine

An upbeat exhortation urges readers to enliven their liver and bowels tonight and feel well. The message emphasizes immediate self care and a positive mood with rhythmic phrasing. It reads like a motivational aside or advertisement style guidance for personal health.

Cascarets Promised Gentle Liver and Bowel Cleansing

An advertisement pitches Cascarets as a safe gentle remedy to relieve biliousness headaches coated tongue and sour stomach. It claims quick morning rejuvenation without the griping of calomel or salts and urges mothers to give Cascarets to sick or feverish children.

Two Police Court Cases Continued In Quincy

In Quincy yesterday morning the cases to be heard in police court were continued. E Anderson, Mendon farmer, arrested for speeding, did not appear until after adjournment. his case was moved to October 14. Lyman Carnes, jitney driver, also had his case postponed due to missing witnesses. Ray Maclay was the only defendant arraigned and fined $2 plus costs for intoxication. Newlyweds Alvah Jones and Hattie McMillan wed at Keokuk Town and will reside at 535 North Eighth Street after arriving in Quincy last night.

E. Anderson Mendon Blackwood Yesterdy Lyman Carnes Carnes Ray Maclay Alvah- Jones North Eighth Street Quincy North Eighth Street

Jad Salts Kidney Cleanse Advice From Page Warning

A health column warns that heavy meat consumption overworks kidneys causing backache and urinary trouble. It suggests Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days, to cleanse sluggish kidneys and ease bladder irritation, noting its grapes and lemon juice origin with lithia.

Gem City Printery Advertisement Listing Details

An itemized caption describes Gem City Printery and Koshler Dye offering letterheads bill heads statements envelopes cards and programs with a mention of venues at 12214 South Fifth Street and related wedding announcements and props services.

Gem City Printery Koshler& Dye South Fifth Street

The Great Ruby Mystery at the Family Theater

Herbert Rawlinson stars in a two reel detective drama about international crooks scheming to steal the famed Egard ruby. Dane Nevensen plans to raise funds for a Danish regiment with the jewel hidden in a boot heel while Swedish agent Von Buelow and Danish attache Ingvar Brutt spy on the plot at the household. Verbal intrigue and clever concealment drive this fast paced tale set in a border of Denmark and America.

Herbert ‘Rawlinson Nevensen Heinrich von Buelow Secret Service Novensen Ingvar Brutt Diplomatic Service America van Allen van Allen, Who Is’ Willing To Purchase ‘It.’ “Nevensen

News of Suburbs Personal Notes From Galesburg Area

Miss Gertrude Frazier visits Galesburg while friends report calls to Quincy for Mrs. Bastert. In St Paul, Minn., Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ettinger welcome an eight pound son, their first child, born Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs John Graves plan an extended visit to Bradford Kansas with daughter Mrs Edna Cook. Mrs C Y Welsh visits Quincy with Mrs William Jacobs. Clyde Richardson made a Golden call Sunday. Walter Farlow of Buffalo New York returns home after tending his father Samuel Farlow’s illness. Mrs John Schrader of Loraine, recently visiting her sister Mrs Charley Johnson, remains in poor health. Mrs Katy Hyer and sons return to Kansas after summer with her parents Andrew Honner. Ethyl and Gladys Pierce visit Mendon with Walter Schrader and wife.

Gertrude Frazier Galesburg Arthur. Graves Quincy Bastert Lawrence Ettinger St. Paul Minn Kan Edna Cook C. Y. “Welsh William Jacobs Clyde Richardson Walter Farlow Buffalo N.Y Samuel Farlow John Schrader Loraine Charley Johnson Katy Hyer Little Sons Kansas Andrew Honner Ethyl Gladys Pierce Mendon Walter Schrader

Quincy Woman Writes Songs Fueling Local Fame

Mrs. Henry Stevens of 300 North Twelfth Street has penned two songs likely to become popular hits. One titled On to San Francisco with music by John Francis of Washington, D. C. published by Marks Goldsmith Co. of Washington. The second is Wilson's Plea for Neutrality. both are praised as excellent compositions.

Quincy Henry . Stevens North Twelfth Street San Francisco John Francis Washington, D. C

Minister Gives Testimony On Foley Kidney Pills

The Rev. C. M. Knighton of Havana Florida reports three months of intense kidney and back pain. After trying remedies, Foley Kidney Pills gave relief after the first dose and the pains disappeared after using one and a half bottles. He is now 45 years old and feels like a young man again. Miller Arthur Drug Co.

C. M. Knighton Havana Fla Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Quincy Woman Highly Honored at State O E S Meeting

Mrs Annie Tuffli of Quincy, past matron of Alpha chapter No 109 O E S, was named credentials committee member at the annual state meeting in Chicago. She traveled with Mrs Anna Guth of Quincy. The session runs through Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

O.E. S Chicago Annie Tuffli Anna Guth Afrs Tuffli Guth Alpha Chapter

Get relief with TIZ for painful feet today

Suffering feet find instant relief with TIZ a magical aid that draws out exudations reduces swelling and allows smaller shoes. Harmless LIZ claim and a 25 cent box available at drugstores or department stores with a year guaranteed or money refunded.

Brother of McKee Killed Working on Southern Pacific Rail

Charles McKee, about 42, formerly of Plainville and Hull, died Monday while engaged in railroad construction for the Southern Pacific near Grenada Oregon. Alvin McKee of North Third street, his brother, resides in this city. The body was shipped to Plainville for funeral services after word reached Hobart Oklahoma via Marcus Stolte, a former Gately store manager and McKee’s brother-in-law.

Southern Pacific Railroad Grenada Ore Charles McKee Plainville Hull Marcus Stolte Hobart Oklo Stolte Gately McKee Alvin McKee North Third Street

Empire Hippodrome Schedule Summary

The Empire Hippodrome lists shows from October 5 to October 12 including Fiske O'Hara Kilkenny on Oct 5, Al Gorrell Co. performances on Oct 10 11 12 and The Gamblers on Oct 12. The program showcases entertainment acts and touring acts.

Fiske O’hara Kilkenny al Gorrell the Gamblers The Gamblers

Ballad Singing as a Lost Art in Modern America

Fiske O Hara reflects on ballad singing at the Hippodrome in Kilkenny, contrasting past stars like Belle Cole and John McCormack with today’s operatic performers. He urges emphasis on clear enunciation and dramatic sense in song over mere vocal gymnastics, noting foreign trained artists often excel at delivering lyrics. The lyric’s value is the essence of a song.

Fiske O'Hara America Julian Culp Edmond Clement John McCormack

Orpheum Vaudeville Review Highlights Diverse Acts

Last night at the Orpheum a strong vaudeville lineup impressed the crowd. The Rooney Girls opened with wire acts, followed by Dean and Dean with singing and comedy. Jean Ward and Harrison Terry delivered a sharp sketch, Louis London impressed with songs and impersonations, and the Creole Band closed with plantation imagery and lively rag performances.

Orpheum Rooney Dean Don Simp Jean ‘Ward Harrison Terry Louis London

Public Officials Face Trial in Goshen Ind

Half a dozen township and city officials indicted on extortion charges are set for trial at the fall term opening today in Goshen Indiana. Among the accused are Rev. Ted Wood Milton M. Galen Vesey and Edgar J. Vesey the chief of police.

Goshen Ind Ted AL Wood Milton M. Galen Vas Tessod Edgar J. Vesey

Murder Charge in Jealousy Case Hits Boston Court

Charles EB. Warren a Boston chauffeur was arraigned in East Cambridge on a murder charge for the shooting of Walter E. Green, proprietor of a Newton restaurant, during a dispute with the young waitress involved. Green was fatally wounded while shielding the woman.

Boston Charles EB. Warren East Cambridge Warren Walter E. Green Newton Green

Local Banker Visited On Business From New Canton

Jr R Easley of New Canton cashier of the New Canton bank and treasurer of the Sun Drainage and Levee district was here on business yesterday.

Jr. R. Easley New Canton New Canton Bank Sun Drainage and Levee District

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