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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
7
A woman and her three young children face forced relocation to the Netherlands amid ongoing wartime displacement. Local authorities ordered their return due to travel and residency directives affecting foreign nationals.
Mrs Van Os and her three younger children face deportation to Holland while the two older children are paroled to their uncle John Wiseman of La Belle Missouri. The family awaits trial of Martin D Groot in Wapello Iowa on Mann act charges with Mrs Van Os held as a witness.
A thief entered Ed Speckman's saloon on North Front Street early yesterday, breaking into a small safe and prying its bottom loose. Mr Speckman was away, so no details on losses could be confirmed.
In Swan Creek Michigan Mrs Annie Cameron reports renewed health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for fatigue and poor appetite. Mrs Charles Rowe of Kennebago Maine says she became an entirely new woman after treatment for female weakness and stress. The company invites readers to write for special advice, noting letters are opened and answered confidentially by a woman.
The bartender found a rifled safe yesterday morning and reported the incident to police. A portion of the contents was taken including whiskey a knife and a razor from the saloon.
The Luther Memorial Sunday School held its annual officer election last night with reports showing improving attendance and records. Elected: Superintendent Fréd Hoehne. Assistant Superintendent Leroy Bennett. Secretary Lee Hopke. Assistant Secretary Roy Delabar. Treasurer H. D. Condron. Home department head Mrs R Je Vickers. assistant Miss Agnes Cormeny. Cradle roll head Miss Ida Hopke. assistants Miss Helen Sprick and Miss Laura Greeman. Pianist Miss Freda Thomasmeyer. assistants Miss Naomi Schmidt and Miss Mildred Flom.
Mt Sterling Illinois October seventh parade features Turkish and German bands two notable floats and a suffragist organization along with circus side show Humbug Sisters and platform dance. Awards list includes baby bicycle and draft events with winners such as Mrs M L Tests and Alonzo Newton.
A gathering of University of Michigan alumni in the Hotel Quincy led to the creation of a temporary UA organization. W. P. Martindale was elected chairman and George W. Govert named secretary. A social hour featured 14 attendees, mostly from Quincy, with Attorney McNutt traveling from away. The group planned a November meeting to form a permanent organization.
Timewell Illinois October 7 A revival campaign at the Christian church led by Rev H L Hope of Bowen with Pastor Dev Woes Taylor assisting shows progress as several additions are reported. The Manned People's club hosted a meeting at Arcade hall last night with a good crowd enjoying the program.
The Women Teachers club of Quirky met yesterday afternoon at 5 in Webster School. A large attendance followed by a business session and a series of talks on short study courses at several universities. Speakers covered Illinois Wisconsin Tennessee Colorado and Oberlin College programs with nature study highlighted.
Local shop items feature a fresh stock of ladies trimmed suits in new shades at popular prices. A large variety of trimmed hats for up to 8.75 are offered at 4.95. The spotlight notes Dutch lunch plans, hockey league events, and Friday Friday specials on Turkish bath towels. Funeral notices for Edward Frank Kiefer are included with burial at St. Boniface Cemetery. Edits also mention bank hours updates and city notices from Quincy.
The Queen of West Rest Club met at 200 Maple Street yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs Henry Klipstein. Whist was played at seven tables with refreshments served. prizes went to Mrs Rosa Meyer first, Mrs Adalain Tertsler second, and Mrs Anna Zemer third. The club meets monthly, next at Mrs Hugh Ernst’s home at Ninth and Cherry streets.
Artistic all wool suits offer fur trimmed models and plain tailored styles. Priced at 25 dollars, these broadcloths gabardines and corduroys come in season’s favorite shades with trim such as fur braid buttons or velvet. Exquisite quality and value in every piece.
Janitor Thomas Hendri of 421 Oak Street was taken by police ambulance to St. Marys Hospital after a serious incident at City Hall. Coats stolen from Carl Fischer 229 North Twenty fourth Street. vehicle left unattended at Fourth and Jersey. Father Reinfels announces a chicken dinner at St Edward's church Mendon opera house October 20 from 1 to 7:30 PM with other amusements.
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