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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
8
An old home remedy promotes Sage and Sulphur to darken gray or faded hair and stop dandruff. It markets Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy, ready made tonic available for about 80 cents a bottle at drug stores.
In a surprise gathering at the church last evening the United Brethren honored Rev H W Trueblood and his wife upon the return of Dr Trueblood to the city after the recent conference. No formal program, but a lively get together with games for children and amusements for adults.
The First Christian Church at Ninth and Broadway begins a Sunday attendance drive lasting until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The church will record Sunday attendees from church school and Christian Endeavor, offer literature, and invite participation. Pastor W. D. Endres will lead a sermon series on The Work of the Church with topics scheduled from Oct. 10 to Nov. 28.
The Iten Biscuit Company of Chicago sends a letter to the Quincy Chamber of Commerce noting the fall celebration begins next Tuesday October 12. It mentions Mr O'Brien to assist local ladies and hopes for good weather and profitable crowds with Mr and Mrs Carden possibly visiting to enjoy attractions shown in the window poster display.
A Mt Sterling fire yesterday saved the home of Charles Friday after a morning blaze likely from a defective flue threatened the roof. Firefighters prevented total loss. water damage noted and household goods were moved. damages are covered by insurance.
In the office of Circuit Clerk Erde W. Beatty yesterday attorney Frank McCann acting for the Butchers association filed foreclosure against Edward Lock and wife on lots 10 and 11 in block 6 Highland addition for alleged failure to repay a promissory note of 800 dollars given on Oct 8, 1910.
A citywide tag day features groups of young women at corners and stores urging spare change for a worthy institution. The event aims to brighten donors with the sight of volunteers, while highlighting goodwill and charitable purpose across the day.
Hattie Carr Reid born February 9 1884 near Stillwell died October 5 at age 31 years 7 months and 8 days at her home. She married Charles W Reid on October 2 1912 and they had a son now about two. She joined the Christian church at age 13 and was active in church work. She worked at Farmers bank and was assistant postmistress at death. She served as local secretary of Hancock County Mutual carrying $1000 life insurance. She leaves a devoted husband a son her mother one brother and many relatives. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Christian church with interment in West Point cemetery. Reverend McMehan officiated. Dr Hanson wife and son Frederick were business visitors in Quincy. Mrs McArthur of Montana and Eunice Hecox and Rex of Bowen visiting relatives. Alvin Carr and family returned from Dakota reporting rain.
Alexander wins for Red Sox while Phils fail to muster a hit with runners on. Scott misplays on Barry's one handed stop, and both clubs struggle at the plate as Lewis leads with two singles. Rain threatens, but crowd reaches 19,343 with receipts over 51,000.
Boston pauses as thousands learn of the Philadelphia Nationals versus Boston Americans game. The Red Sox loss is met with calm as scoring chances fail. play by play reports are unusually elaborate. At Braves Field Fenway Park and four auditoriums crowds paid to hear updates.
The Adams County Farmers Institute has been postponed to midwinter due to conflicts among speakers. A definite date will be set soon and the program arranged. The event will feature livestock judging, meat cutting demonstrations, soil fertility lectures, and home economics talks. It will be held in Golden with programs for boys, girls, and farmers' wives.
The Empire Hippodrome lists shows from October 10 to 15 featuring the Al Gorrell Company. Performances include The Gamblers on multiple days and The White Slave Traffic with matinee and night showings.
The Al Gorrell Stock company will begin an indefinite engagement at the Hippodrome next Sunday in Charles Klein's The Gamblers. The troupe promises a splendid production and will present two plays weekly on Sunday and Thursday, with productions built for each show. Ticket prices are ten and twenty cents.
J W Nix of Cleveland Georgia reports his two children a boy six and a girl five had croup last winter. Both choked and could hardly breathe until Foley's Honey and Tar was given, which fully cured them. He recommends it for immediate relief of colds coughs and croup and for healing a raw inflamed throat. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Ray O. Heck and Miss Anna C. Dixon both of Pittsfield were married at 1 p m this afternoon in Judge A. E. Dent's office on Center street Hannibal. The ceremony was performed by Judge Dent.
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