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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1915

Page

10

Adams County Chancery Notice of Divorce Suit

In Adams Circuit Court Illinois J A Meyer complainant No 3409 against Maude Meyer defendant a bill in chancery filed summons issued returnable on the first day of October Term 1915 at Quincy Court House unless defendant appears and answers the bill the allegations will be confessed and a decree entered Quincy August 25 1915 Erde W Beatty Clerk T R Petri Deputy Roy D Johnson solicitor for complainant

State OF Illinois Adams Illinois Pearl Deeper Arthur Draper Linois Quincy Circuit Erde Beatty C. TI. Wood J. A. Meyer Maude Meyer Circuit Court Chancery A. D Erde W. Beatty Per T. R. Petri Roy D. Johnson Ilinois Sarah State of T. R. Petri Frank J. Penick

Bid notices for pumps and heating work in Illinois 1915

Springfield sealed proposals due October 18, 1915 for steam and motor driven pumps at Watertown State Hospital and heating system alterations at the KiNois Soldiers and Sailors Home Quincy. Specifications available from managing officers J A Campbell and Col John E Andrew. Board reserves right to reject all bids.

Springfield Board of Administration Capitol Building Watertown State Hospital Watertown Ill

Notice of Administrator Sale of Real Estate in Quincy

Notice announces an administrator sale of Lot 2 in Mathew Dick's Subdivision, Black 72, John Wood's Addition, in Quincy Adams County Illinois. The sale, under County Court order, is October 11 1915 at 10 AM at the south front door of the courthouse. Emma A Schmidt administratrix, with attorney Wm Schlagenhaus, notes mortgage clearance and dower rights.

Adams County Illinois William G. ‘Schmidt Quincy Ilinois Mathew Dick John .Wood State of Wm. Schlagenhaus

Adjustment Notice in Adams County Estate Case

Public notice to all claimants against Nellie M. Moore deceased to present for adjudication at the Adams County Court in Quincy on December 6 1915. Debtors to the estate are asked to pay promptly. Clarence A. Wells is the executor.

Sugar duty plan aims to fund war costs

Secretary McAdoo announced the administration will ask Congress to retain the sugar duty and emergency tax until normal conditions and the European war are over. The sugar duty would raise about 50 million dollars annually, the emergency tax about 100 million. No canal bond issuance is planned, and income tax exemptions may be lowered. President Wilson supports the plan.

Washington Congress McAdoo Wilson Treasury Army Navy

Cushman Is First Thespian Admitted to NYU Hall

New York October 7 Charlotte Cushman one time Americas foremost tragedienne gains the distinction of being the first member of the theatrical profession admitted to New York Universities hall of fame or hall of something similar in the article context.

Charlotte Cushman NEW York University New York Charlotte Cushman America

Adams Circuit Court Divorce Notice in Adams County

In the Adams Circuit Court during the October Term 1915 Sarah B Huggard files against Winford T Huggard for divorce No 3509. An issued summons returns October fourth at Quincy Court House. failure to appear admitting bill’s allegations. Clerk Erde W Beatty Deputy T R Petri and solicitor Frank J Penick noted.

Estate of Olof Magnusson Executor Urges Claims

Public notice to all claimants against the estate of Olof Magnusson deceased to present demands for adjudication before the Adams County Court at the Quincy courthouse on the first Monday of December 1915. Immediate payment urged to the executor AL Magnusson with attorney F M McCann.

Illinois Adams ‘County Charles B. Reynolds Adams County Quincy Henry C. Sprick Govert’ & ‘Lancaster State OF Adams Olof Magnusson AL Magnusson F.M. McCann

Teri Cake Nerve Racking Headache Relief Ad

Ad presents a sensational claim for headache relief using Dr James powders. It touts fast, cheap headache and neuralgia relief at drug stores, urging readers not to suffer and promising millions have found relief. The copy mimics old newspaper ad rhetoric with exaggerated statements.

James

Seven inducted to Hall of Fame in fifth decade election

The fourth five year Hall of Fame election names seven inductees, five born in Massachusetts. Mark Hopkins, Francis Parkman, Elias Howe, Joseph Henry, Charlotte Cushman, Rufus Choate are listed with birth and death details. Daniel Boone is also included, noting his Kentucky river settlement and death in Missouri.

Massachusetts Mark Hopkins Stockridge Mass Williamstown Francis Parkman Boston Elias Howe Spencer Brooklyn N. Y Joseph Henry Smithsonian Institution Albany Washington, D. C Charlotte Cushman Rufus Choate Essex Halifax Daniel Boone Boonesborough Kentucky River Berks Penn Missouri

Remarkable Riley Birthday Tribute In Indianapolis

Indianapolis hosts a national tribute to James Whitcomb Riley with a birthday celebration and dinner attended by over 400 distinguished figures. Charles Warren Fairbanks serves as toastmaster, Gov. Samuel M. Ralston welcomes guests, and speakers include John W. Kern Albert Beveridge George Ade William Allen White and George Harvey. Riley may read a new poem but will not confirm.

Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley America Mr. Riley Riley Charles Warren Fairbanks Samuel M. Ralston Albert “J. . Beveridge George’ Ade William Allen White George Harvey

Sloan's Liniment for Pain Relief Advert

Pain from injuries and conditions like neuralgia rheumatism lumbago neuritis toothache sprains and bruises yields to Sloan's Liniment which dissolves congestion relieves the injury and eases circulation with instant relief. Use it for quick comfort at 25c 50c or a full dollar bottle.

Sloan Sloan's

Colchester Visitors and Local Travel Notes

Miss Norman Webster of Colchester visits Astoria this week with friends. Herman Kratzer of Colchester trips to Keokuk on business. Thomas Jefferson and family return from Chicago. Alfred Lowery and family from Moline arrive in Colchester. John Miller and family back from visiting in Moline. Raymond Wakefield travels to Quincy. Mrs. Bessie Bowman arrives from Galesburg for a visit. James Foster and family go to Kewanee for a short visit. J O Moon visits Macomb. Randall Webster of Aurora visiting Colchester with his parents. Fred Guy goes to Astoria on business. Thomas Greenbank and Roy Dansworth head to Qualiver Beach for a few days. Mrs. H B Frank of Macomb spends Tuesday with relatives. Mrs. Ira Howell of Macomb visits Eliza Stookey in Colchester. Mrs. Clarence Kipling calls on Macomb residents Tuesday.

Colchester Ill Norman Webster Astoria Herman’. Kratzer Keokuk Thos Jefferson Chicago Gee Baird Rushville Oswald Board Alfred Lowery Moline John Miller Raymond Wakefield Quincy Bessie Bowman Galesburg James Foster Kewanee J. Oo. Moon Macomb Randall Webster Aurora Wm.» Webster Quiver Beach H. B. Frank Ira Howell Eliza Stookey Clarence. Kipling

Camp Point Residents Attend Services and Visits

Mrs Kline of Camp Point visited her daughter Mrs T T Burke Sunday. Geo Music and wife of Augusta visited Sunday with W T Sharp and wife. Daniel Alexander is poorly confined to bed. Gladys and Grace Roger of Camp Point visited friend Marguerite Downing over Sunday. Rev Whitmeyer and wife Mrs Clarence Beer were Quincy shoppers Tuesday. Sadie Wallace and Rankin Bowers went to Quincy Wednesday for a sedating of Wilkes Bowles and Daisy Seaton. Mrs Harry Wible visiting Mendon while husband is near Camden. Methodists hold crowded tabernacle meetings in the park tent with gatherings Tuesday night Clayton's, Wednesday Camp Point and Hebron, Thursday La Prairie and Elm Grove, Friday Mother's Day. Sunday services include children's morning and an afternoon tent service for men and church service for women. Many ministers are expected. Emma Wallace visited Quincy Tuesday.

Sadie’ Wallace Rankin Bowers Quincy Wilkes Bowles Daisy Seaton Harry Tabernacle Park Clayton Camp Point Hebron la Prairie Elm Grove Emma Wallace

Local Notices Read Amid Social Writings

Miss Lizzie Robb suffers a broken rib. L H Wegehoff and wife spend the week in Granite City. Mrs Alice Merris guests in Griggsville. Mrs Clara Canham of Springfield visits her parents in Meredosia. Mr and Mrs Troxell of Springfield visit Troxell’s parents in this city. Allen Clark and Paul Hughes depart for Quin for work. Mr and Mrs William Schmitt with daughter visit Schmitt's parents in Mt Sterling Thursday.

Lizzie Robb L. H. Wegehoff Granite City Allice .Merris Griggsville Ill Clara.Canham Springfield R. L. Ham Meredosia Troxell Springfield, Ill R.H. Duer Allen, Clark Paul Hughes Quin William Schmitt

Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Maine Breach Case

In Augusta on Oct 7 the Maine Supreme Court granted a new trial in breach of promise suit by Miss Salepeeh Garmony of Bangor formerly Des Moines against John B Potterson of Washington DC. A Bangor jury awarded $116,000 on January 27. The court sustained Hendersons counsel that the verdict was against the evidence.

Augusta Maine Supreme Court Sale Peeh Garmong Bangor Des Moines John B. Potaheeson Washington, D.C Miss. Garmony Hendeson

Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure for Constipation

Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as the remedy for a clogged system causing biliousness dizziness and listlessness. Claims immediate bowel movement without griping and urges prompt treatment for poisonous matters and a poorly functioning body. 25c a bottle.

Vacation trips and retirements touch Brashear area

Drs Humphery of Brashear and Hurdland plan a westbound vacation lasting a week or ten days. Tony Turner prepares for a general sale and aims to move west for his future home. Rev B D Sipple, new presiding elder of Macon district, M E Church South, will relocate from Fayette to Macon City this week. A farmer street carnival is held in Edina while Aunt Lizzie Ewing marked her 95th birthday with about 40 relatives and friends. Continuous blessings wished for the aged community saints.

Brashear Drs. Humphery Brashear and Hurdland Tony Turner B. D. Sipple Macon M. E Church South Fayette Macon City Edina Lizzie Ewing

Community Notes From Rushville To Versailles

James Rowland and sisters from Rushville visited Versailles for a day. The Root Bros. canning factory burned Tuesday night, with partial insurance. Locals attend the Veiled Prophet ceremonies in St. Louis. Various residents: Miss Zanzeél Lent in Jacksonville. Gweneth Chenoweth in Merc Edesia. Dot Pauline Glaze teaching in Mendon. Reva Glaze in Mt. Sterling. W T Hedenberg and Charles Siller of Mt. Sterling made local calls.

James Rowland Nora Mary Esther Rushville Versailles Ganzer Meredosia Root Bros Mesdames J. D. Kerr A.J. Bates J. F. Wilson J. R. Bell St. Louis Zanzeél Jacksonville Gweneth “Chenoweth Mercedesia Dot Pauline Glaze Mendon C. H. Glaze Reva Glaze Mt. Sterling W. T. Hedenberg N. East Charles ‘Sellars

TIZ Foot Comfort Ad Promises Happy Feet

An ad extols TIZ as a magical remedy for sore burning tired feet. It claims acid removal reduces swelling, blisters and chilblains, and promises immediate relief for dancers and walkers. A 25 cent box is advertised from druggists and department stores for a year of foot comfort.

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