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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1916

Page

3

Osborn touts Wilson as drawing us into war at Quincy meeting

At a Republican gathering in Quincy on South Fifth Street, E. H. Osborn argued that Wilson did not keep the nation out of war but involved it instead. He cited Huerta, Mexican policy, and Coxey’s 1894 era to claim Republican prosperity and praised party candidates. Ward reports and Ellis urged adding 200 new members.

Wilson E. H. Osborn South Fifth Webster ,Davis Chicago Edward King Col Edward Yates Pittsfield George Govert Republican Committee Osborn Mr. Osborn Daniels Washington Fork Carranza el Paso San Antonio Tex Mexico Huerta Sisters of Charity Coxey Perous Quincy William McKinley Mr. Roosevelt William H. Taft New York Wuitson Bryan United States Perry Ellis

Thousands Of Sick Women Seek Help From Pinkham Remedies

A stream of letters from women across the country praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for relieving various female ailments. A Newark Ohio testimonial claims renewed health and ability to work without sick days after using the remedies, urging others to write for free confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Gro. Thompson Sherwood Court Newark Ohio Addreza

Mrs Funk Endorses Wilson Policies in Washington Park

Mrs Antoinette Funk, suffrage worker, urged support for Wilson in a Thursday address to a mixed audience in Washington park. She defended Wilson on settling the railroad strike and criticized Hughes over the New York teachers bill and a New York public utilities commission appointment, while noting dress costs and comments on Miss Morgan of New York.

Antoinette Funk Washington Park Slughes Wilson Funk Hughes Adamson Quincy Mughes The Whig Mrs. Funk

Carthage College President to Engage in Football Training

President H D Hoover announced at a student convocation that he will join regular training with the Carthage football squad as the team readies for the season opener against Canton University on October 13. Coach Lowden works to assemble a strong squad while scrimmage with Carthage High School has occurred twice. Also noted: the male quartet will perform at Rally Day in Rushville and H M Kishpaugh joins as English instructor, rounds out five new professors this year.

Carthage H. D. Hoover Carthage College Lowden Canton University Carthage High School Arthur Knuten William Nicholas George Hancher Arthur Vick Rushville Presbyterian Church of H. M. Kishpaugh University of North Dakota North Dakota Kishpaugh

Conservatorship Granted for Carrie Hade's Curator

Letters of conservatorship were granted Thursday to Andrew Kiley as curator for Carrie Hade, establishing legal authority over her affairs. The decision formalizes Kiley's responsibility to manage Hade's personal and financial matters under court supervision.

Andrew Kiley Carrie Hade

Local Personal Notes Highlight Visitors and Illnesses

Dr H F Lafler offers chiropra... treatments at 211 2 Ill State Bank Bldg Chipropractic. Mr and Mrs Frank Dick left for Champaign to visit son Frank Dick Jr at the university. Herman Stormer moves to 422 South Fight. Frank Seckmann returns home after eye surgery at St Marys. Mabel Weimbhoener operated on for appendicitis. Jordon Harris recovering from recent surgery. Doerr Dept Store runs sale on trousers and trims. Joseph Kosa visiting son Ed Kosa at 1418 Oak. Guild to hold home cooking sale Oct 7 at Miller and Arthur’s. Prof Richard G Moulton to lecture at Chamber Friday night and Saturday afternoon 50c. Mrs Lottie Thompson visiting son G R Thompson at 721 N 24th. Fish lunch at Blue Ribbon. Elizabeth Mack leaves for Montgomery City to visit sister. Mr and Mrs Percy Brown attend Veiled Prophet in St Louis. Doerr Dept Store promotes decor items and bedding, sale items. Mrs J H Seidel ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs A A Glindeman seriously ill. Alice Marston to Louisville for six weeks. Bertha Peters bound for Sister Ignatia at Hartwell Ohio. Steve Yeakley travels to Chicago to visit friends.

H. F. Lafler State Bank Frank Dick Champaign Frank Dick, Jr State University Herman Stormer South Fighth Frank Seckmann Fowler St. Mary’s Hospital Snyder Mabel Weimbhoener Lima St. Mary's Hospital Blue Ribbon Jordon Harris Joseph Kosa Town City Ed Kosa Oak Street Congregational Woman's Guild Miller and Arthur's Richard G. Moulton Chicago University Chamber of Commerce Lottie Thompson Barry G. R. Thompson North Twentyfourth Street Elizabeth Mack North Fourth Street Montgomery City Mitchell Percy Brown St. Louis G. A. Urban Anna Lefers Illinois Missouri Iowa William Vandeventer Plano F. T. Hill Broadway Vandeventer Quincy J. H. Seidel St. Francis Hartwell Ohio Peters Emma Peters Thei Ignatia Steve Yeakley Chicago

Delegates Refuse Change in Eastern Star Salaries

Springfield Oct 6 delegates to the 42nd session of the grand chapter of the Illinois Order of the Eastern Star refused to amend officer salaries before adjournment. Proposals would have raised the worthy grand matron’s pay from 500 to 1200 and cut the grand secretary’s from 2400 to 1600. Next session will be in Chicago. Appointments by Worthy Matron Emma T Adams include grand chaplain Mrs Effie Redmond and grand sentinel William J Downey.

Springfield Ill Grand Illinois Order of the Eastern Star Order Chicago Emma T. Adams Effie Redmond Grace Steeley Bloomington Martha Ann Five Points of the Star Ada H. Strale Esther Sarah Popham Martha Anita Tapinka Electa Effie Watkins Lucile Griffiths Grand Sentinel William J. Downey

Highway Asen Fire On Auto Party

A band of foreigners shot and killed Henry Rider of Howell Michigan and wounded Elsie Smathers James Rigby and A J Rider of Hammonton while attempting to rob a payroll of eight thousand dollars for cranberry pickers. Posses searched the countryside with bloodhounds all night but no trace of the attackers was found and the wounded were reported expected to recover.

Hammonton, N. Jr Henry Rider Howell Mich Elsie Smathers James Rigby A. J. Rider Hammonton

Roadside Ambush Near Atsion Ends With Fatalities

Mrs Smathers driving A J Rider's car near Atsion is halted by about a dozen highwaymen who fire on the auto. Rider is wounded while defending with a revolver. Rigby the mechanic says he wounded one assailant. Mrs Smathers is shot twice in the back and once in the knee but keeps the car in high speed.

Atsion Here A. J. Rider Smathers Rider Rigby

A J Rider Heads Cranberry Growers in New Jersey

A J Rider aged 70 serves as president of the New Jersey Cranberry Growers association and shows strong interest in several business ventures in this city and Trenton. Henry Ider, his brother, visited.

A. J. “Rider New Jersey Cranberry Growers’ Association Trenton Henry Ider

Border Troops Pursue Bandits Near Rio Grande

Border troops from Oklahoma and South Dakota pursued Mexican bandits reported to have crossed the Rio Grande at Scott's ranch and attacked field hands. Several shots were fired with no reported fatalities. Major Myron Shade of the Fourth South Dakota infantry led the pursuit, expected to engage by daylight unless the bandits crossed into Mexico.

San Benito Texas Oklahoma South Dakota Rio Grande Scott’s Ranch Myron Shade Fourth South Dakota Infantry Mexico

Powder mill blast kills three at Grafton plant

In Grafton Illinois on Thursday a oil mill explosion at a powder company plant left Superintendent Peterson and two workers named Goodridge and Dilx ling dead. The blast wrecked the powder mill and shattered fronts of several buildings.

Grafton Ill Fis Powder Company Peterson Goodridge Dilxling

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims constipation dulls the mind and body due to impurities. It touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative to purify the system, boost mood, and improve complexion, urging readers to buy at the druggist for 25 cents. A dose tonight promises cheer at breakfast.

New York Police Charge Conspiracy In Aims On Transit Leaders

Two men detained at police headquarters will be charged with conspiring to assassinate Theodore P. Shonts president of the Interborough Rapid Transit and Frank Hedley general manager of the same company. The announcement came Thursday night in New York.

New York Theodore P. Shonts Interborough Rapid Transit Company Frank Hedley

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Common Sense Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Highway Asen Scotch Woolen Mills Hampshire Street Brown & Mays Rexall Cal oUe Dic N. E. Cor Bakine Rae Quincy Gas, Electric & Htg. Co
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