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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

9

Broadway Merchants Annual Outing Reported At Arion Park

The Twelfth and Broadway Merchants association held its annual stag picnic Sunday at Arion Park with 46 members and nine guests. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon of baked ham and cheese sandwiches, a 1 o'clock dinner, and an afternoon of fishing, cards, quoits, and a baseball game. Officers named include Henry Hi. Heidbreder as president and George Timmerwilke as vice president.

All Things Broadway Merchants Association Arion Park W. TL. Weidbreder and Son Ralph Weidbreder Rabisa Earel George ‘Pinmerwilke F.C. Seholz Raymond Joes Charles Loos Rudelph Jansen John Ridder George Moyer Theoudore Wand Clarence Dambhorst Leonard Achemming George Kelker Joseph Thuer Chester Banks Leni Beckmeyer Marvin McGinley Edgar ©. Simms The Ierald Twelfth and Broadway Merchants’ Association Mienry Hi. Heidbreder George Timmerwilke Theodore Slagbeck Theodore W. Wand

Death follows four day illness of Edward J. Corder

Edward J. Corder of 995 North Fifth Street died at 10 20 pm Monday at home from peritonitis after a four day illness. Born in Martinsburg Missouri April 16 1880 he was 36. He lived in Quincy two years and worked as a fireman at Morris Brothers Shoe Co. He was a member of the Eagles lodge. He leaves his mother Mrs Mary Corder and brothers and sisters William Corder Read House Missouri J L Corder Read House Alabama Mrs T A Williams Quincy George Corder Louisville Ky Paul L Corder Quincy and Mrs F P M Rieman Funeral notices to follow.

Edward J. Corder North Fifth Street Ife Martinsburg Audrain County Quincy Morris Brothers’ Shoe Company Eagles’ Lodge Corder Mary Corder William Corder Miain View All J. L. Corder Readhouse T. A. Williams George Corder Louisville Paul L. Corder FP. M. Rieman

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Relief

Severe rheumatic pains disappear as Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a blood purifying tonic. The claim is that the acid in blood from digestive defects causes inflammation and stiffness, and the medicine acts directly on the blood to improve digestion and relieve pain.

Hood

What to Do When Backache Comes on

Chas. N. Fox of Him rod Mich reports Foley Kidney Pills helped his backache and urinary troubles. The ad claims these pills repair weak kidneys and restore youthfulness, reducing pain and stiffness. Miller & Alexander Drug Co. distributes the product.

Chas. N. Fox Himrod Foley Miller & AkxianuUn Drug CO

Indoor Life and Fat Loss Advice from Millar Arthur Drug Co

A short health note warns that indoor living without fresh air and exercise can create unhealthy fat and weaken vitality. It promotes air kapellies from Millar Arthur Drug Co as a simple nightly aid after meals to reduce excess 15 to 20 pounds, improve digestion, and restore energy.

Miler & Arthur Drug Co

City Council Fails to Fund Quiet Zone Lights

City council Monday night learned six Quiet Zone lights were bought and painted but no lighting appropriation existed. A committee of Aldermen Ross Slyvate and Woehler was named to decide locations. Alderman McNutt urged curb placement with nearby tree trimming. center street placement was rejected due to narrow streets near hospitals.

Ross, Slyvate and Woehler Alderman

Contractor To Stand Mrs Sargent Claim

Contractor Frank Rees assumes liability for all injuries on the work and will be responsible to Mrs Elizabeth Sargent for the claim presented to the city council Monday night. The finance committee noted B A Welsh should receive 12.54 for damages after a horse fell into a sewer hole at Twenty second and Oak. Anton Simeons petition for 25 for storm damage to his home at 605 Vine street was deemed not damage to that extent and the city was not liable.

Frank Rees Lindetreet Will Lave Elizabeth Sargent Ilaim Anton Simeons

Christ Church to Join Congregational Association

Members of Christ church voted Sunday afternoon to join the Congregational association of churches and begin immediate steps to perfect the union. Rev Bauman Bluff Hall and Rev Buttrick Quincy addressed the meeting, with talks by Lyford Potter and others. John Heuser presided. J. J. Edward Gitter served as secretary. trustees were re elected Henry Hapgerbaumer and John Heuser, with new trustees J. J. Wagner and Henry Spilker chosen.

Christ Church Sunar Mianeveptitional Association of Churches RR. Bauman Bluff Hall G. A. Buttrick Quincy George Lyford FE. S. Potter John Tleuser J. J. Edward Gitter Henry Uapgerbaumer John Heuser J. J. Wagner Henry Spilker

Wall of Quincy Speaks At Palmyra Rally

More than 200 people were forced to leave Palmyra court house after it reached capacity while John Wall of Quincy spoke as guest of the Wilson Marshall club. He defended President Wilson on foreign policy and labor bills, praised his avoidance of war, and highlighted the child labor and Adamson acts. Delegations came from Philadelphia Hannibal and other towns as 22 cars from Philadelphia and 15 cars for Hannibal guests filled the event.

Palmyra Palmyra Court House John Wall Quincy Wilson- Marshall Clubs Llannibiadl Philadelphia Monroe City Warren Ily Attorney Wall Wilson- Marshall Club Wilson Adamson Wall A. W. Owsley H. Clay Heather Marion County

Believes Kingstonian crew safe after search

Washington reports Rear Admiral Knight in Newport says the U S destroyer flotilla still searched for the missing Kingstonian crew but suspects an east bound merchant ship may have picked them up and not reported it to avoid wireless interference.

Washington Knight Newport Navy Department

Burlingamean recovering after leg removal operation

J E Bun ky Burlingame in Blessing hospital shows steady improvement after leg amputation. Sheriff arrest report on a peace warrant marks Jerman Walbeck of 317 South Thirteenth Street for threatening his son John Walbeck. no bond posted, jailed. Myrrene Ogle’s will filed bequeaths $500 each to grandchildren Evelyn Sweet Freda J Catherine Eleanor and Alfred Ogle, residue to son Henry Sweet as executor. Hughes alliance meeting at Republican headquarters plans broader membership and two state appointees. Mississippi Valley Apple Growers to meet Wednesday at Seaton Irwin orchard Ellington township with taxi service from Mr Irwin's office. Train incident: engineer’s whistle blew too late, handcar collision. the handcar operator limped away unharmed. Fire drill at Tr W I Overland estb. successful. private drill triggered staff response. Moose invite visitors to Fall Round Up club rooms Maine Street for the celebration. lunch and kitchen access offered. Mary Behner wills property to daughters Catherine and Celia Behner. $1 bequests to several stepchildren. Catherine named executrix.

Mrs. Ogle Mmyrre Teera Ogle Evelyn FE. Sweet Freda J Catherine Eleanor E Alfred IT. Ogle Henry ME. Sweet Mississippi Valley Apple Grower's Association Seaton Irwin Ellington Township

Visiting in Quincy with Schaul duo en route to Omaha

Mr and Mrs Jacob Schaul of Hannibal are visiting Quincy on their way to Omaha and Le Mars Iowa where Schaul will vacation with his father and relatives. He works for Aldo Summer Drug. Rotary Luncheon notices mailed to Rotarians announce management change for the Ratare luncheon in Wetel Quincy on Tuesday October 10. The special committee includes Chairman William A Pfeiffer J A S Ehart and George Reeves.

Quincy Jacob Schaul Hannibal Omaha le Mars Iowa Schaul Aldo Summer Drug Company Rotary Wetel Quincy

Millen to California and local political events

Dr. W A Millen and wife plan fall and winter on a ranch near Sacramento after a Quincy trip. Prohibition nominees Tra Landrith and S05 North Fifth street were to speak in Washington park but will speak at Fourth and Jersey near the Y M C A due to a fire demonstration. The Prohibition special will arrive from Mt Sterling and head to Hannibal later.

Millen California W. A. Millen North Fifth Street Joseph Sacramento Quincy Hanly Landrith Frank Tanly Prohibition Tra Landrith Washington Park Fourth Jersey Street Mt. Sterling Hannibal

Camp Point Woman Dies in Wichita Hospital

Maria Vrieder jcka Lenora Lessman, born October 6 1869 in Liberty township Adams county, died October 7 1916 in Wichita Kansas state hospital after long illness. Survived by three brothers William Lessman of Camp Point John Lessman of Doughis Wan George Lessman of Bowen and two sisters Mrs Charles Humke of Camp Point and Mary Lessman of Wichita. Funeral at Lost Prairie church Camp Point conducted by Rev C F Stecher with interment in Lost Prairie cemetery.

Camp Point Maria Vriederjcka Lenora Henry Lessman Liberty Township Adams County O Cum Mary Wichita Kian Marys Wan Lost Drairie Lost Prairie Mrooa Afrs Douglas Mary S. Lessman Camp Point-Newin John Harris William Flynn Frank Humble Stuart and Bruce William Callahan Maide Pfetcher Clayton Judith Pheath Bernicée Sutton Galeshore Everett Turner Clarence iTighfindhour Charles Mmm Tiber Quincey Lawrence Schlipman Quine Louis Schlipman Joseph Rotey Macomb Reta Jacksonville Samuel Carre Tinquiltun Geocpe Loring AL Guuer William Grieve Camyp Eoint Say Tip Walters Mollie Garrett Des Moines Iowa Christian Chorch Chaud Cannon Chicsno Grand Lodge of the Masons of Thinois Nes Edmep Relby Briday Gael Thee Mollie Gilmett Mollie Verrell James Derwnduds Sutton Rook Mrooatwl Myre Ithharles Schultz Dinnner Sundagy Wiliam Cutter Tsuae Cutter Maro Arthur Bofero Daguchter Mary Catheriine Jerome Pheastetter Mollie Hutchins Cameron Ralph ‘Terry Kaawrenen Terry Meosa Massy Mer Willig Cutter Wie Amd Maxine Arthur Mart Currys Mart Sehulig Charles Sehulig Seneca Selby Nettie Golden

Protracted Meeting Guests and Local Visits in Warren

In Philadelphia Missouri and Warren area residents mingle for church events and weekend social calls. Rev E L Painter assists Oct 9 protracted meeting in Warren with O AL Gorton of Troy, while families including Davis, Rhodes, Brower, Chugett, Werrick, Crane, Hutcherson, Glascock, Terrill and Phillips share visits and gatherings during the weekend.

James Davis Sea Forest Flannibal Jaimes Rhodes O. AL Gorton Troy E. Il. Painter Warren Lione Brower Cherry Dell Willi Chugett Wd Werrick Howard C. Co John Terrill Neille Phillips Monroe City Hose Stewart Palmyra Eidith Stewart Russell Phillips Dan Phillips Earl Deering Paul Schaller Triester Leake Will Leake St. Louis Jank Keller J. B. Sams Gibbons Bros Misa Pawline Waller Mra

Gentle-But-Sure Frolcy Cathartic Tablets Ad

A Miller and Arthur Drug Co advertisement extols Frolcy Cathartic Tablets as mild yet effective cleansing laxatives. It claims to purify bowels, sweeten the stomach, and aid the liver, relieving indigestion biliousness bloating gas and constipation without griping or nausea. The copy notes heavyset people prefer them for the light feeling they provide.

Miller & Arthur Drug Co Adv

Local Tidbits Highlight Community Movements and School Progress

Golden Illinois residents share weekends with friends in Clayton and Quincy while Wallace oversees a South Dakota farm. Efforts at Golden High School grow, aiming for November completion. Local hires and moves include Carrie Worman Urbana bound for university work, Zoe Gans visiting Quincy, and the Mercantile clerical vacancy filled. Church preparations and community events plan ahead as families relocate to Quince.

Robert McCray Fremmian Selby Clayton J. Oms Wallace South Dakota Quincy Laurence Nelson Monmouth Hawen Golden Herkeen Carrie Worman Wellegeg Urbana University Zoe Gans Phillip Miller Moberly St. Luygis Edgar Jacobs Opato Quines Roe. Downing Inarangen Mercantile Ray Thierrois Albers New Messen de 3Unninan George Witte Familie Quince Willeh

Palmyra Club Invites Address by Wyots Committee Leader

Palmyra Missouri reports an invitation extended by the Wyots Committee of the Watson Gardner club for Hom Harry I Hawes to address members and friends on October TH at Voewib regular meeting. Morris Scott and others planned a trip to Hannibal Sunday afternoon by automobile, returning with plans for a new drum corps. They have one snare drum and two basses so far and will organize: Chin work, a football game. The Shelbing With school forum ten will play at Palmyra on Tuesday overt 7th. This will be the first game of the season and locals hope for public support. C C Burdor left for Lewistown for a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Sel Rightlake. L B Frasier of Withers Mill visited the courthouse Monday. Miss Frankie Connell, county superintendent, met Consolidated High School directors to help mark boundaries for each district and ensure proper school tax allocation.

Ed Kerrick Buddie Crane Raymond McKamey Downing Gibbons Ernest Cort Palmyra Dolores Haggard Misa Jane Crane Qpal’ Crane Arthur McPike Oakwood John Christ Tlaantbal Sandbry F. Dunkey Magor Boetcher Carl Frederick Jesse Freas A. J. Bleigh Tom Bleigh Falmyra Willard Gerart Marguerite Wilcox St. Thal Charles MceiXumey Marest Allen Walter Baker Oakdale Jewell Brown Iran’ Brown Monalia Frank Moon CS FL Tipton Kathryn Waller Little Marie Phillips Uprixt Missionary Society of Bethany Baptist Church M. W., Ball Adina Lochman Faith Lake Viityre Miele Pyowats Witson- Gardner Club Hom Harry i Hawes Ag Stodwouis Voewib Regualar Morris Scott Tharobl Doviter Phare Hinabnibal Chin Werk Shelbing Uwith School Forum Paltivra C.C. Buredor Lewistown Sel Rightlake L. BE. Frasier Withers Mill Court House Frankie Connell

Charles Allen Falls From Steamboat To Drown In St Louis Harbor

Charles Allen aged 39 of 918 Hampshire Street fell from the steamboat Dubuque into the Mississippi River near Quincy after the boat docked in Dubuque and again after it touched at Quincy. He leaves a wife and a daughter under ten. He was a roustabout and well known to river men.

Charlies

CANDIDATES TOUR PIKE COUNTY IN OCTOBER VISIT

Democratic candidates for Congress and Senate tour Pike County Oct 13 14 in decorated autos with Kinney Hersheimer McNay Rolland Wagner Strubinger and others. Perry band to provide music at each stop. A prominent woman speaker to join. Itinerary lists stops from Pittsfield Griggsville Valley Perry and more with speeches planned.

Supreme Officers Meet in Quincy Reports Gain

Supreme officers of the Western Catholic union met in Quincy on Monday and audited the books showing a financial gain of five five thousand dollars for the year and total union funds of four hundred twenty seven thousand dollars.

The Western Cattholic Union Quincy

Schools Plan Fire Prevention Day Observances

Superintendent M Gill prepared a tentative program for public schools on Friday October 13 observing fire prevention. The plan guides teachers and principals rather than a fixed exercise. A fire drill and talks cover common fire causes and safety, including stopping hot ashes near wood, matches, stoves, decorations, gasoline, clothing fires, and streetcar and vehicle hazards.

M.gill Gill

Kewanee Candidates Tour and Local Meetings

Edward P. Allen spoke to the Wilson and Marshall club in Kewanee on Monday and will tour Henry County for three days before joining other candidates in Adams County. Commissioners from Hunt and Lima Lake drainage districts will meet in Warsaw today to discuss a joint reclamation project. Spring Lake association, owner of Toman Falls, has new incorporation papers. W. J. Singleton is temporary president and George Binkert temporary secretary, with elections at the next meeting. About 31 divorce cases are docketed for the October term starting October 25, with possible increases. Sixty Boy Scouts met at the Cheerful Home to plan fall rounds. Charles M. Gill approves dismissals at 2:15 pm and GALR parade at 5 pm.

Kewanee Edward P. Allen Wilson and Marshill Club Henry County Adams County Hunt and Lima Hunt and Lima Lake Warsaw Spring Lake Incorporated George Guovert Spring Lake Association Toman Falls W. J. Singleton George Binkert Association Spring Lake Quincy Hugh EE King Charles M. Gill Chamber of Commerce

Bushnell Named Engineer for Indian Grave Drainage District

W P Bushnell has been appointed engineer in charge of construction work for the Indian Grave Drainage district. He brings 30 years of drainage district experience and now supervises six districts. Offices opened in room 2 Wells building.

WP. Bushnell Mr. Bushnell Mef Bushnell Wells Building

Gallia Torpedoed on Oct 4: 2000 Soldiers Lost

Paris reports the steamship Gallia, an auxiliary cruiser carrying 2000 Serbian and French soldiers, torpedoed and sunk on Oct 4 by a submarine. A large Austrian warship also exploded recently at Pola per a Zurich press dispatch.

Paris Gallia Pola Zurich

Changing Seasons Bring Colds In Dr King's Ad

The ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery as relief for stuffed head clogged nose tight chest and sore throat saying a dose soothes irritated membranes clears the head loosens phlegm and helps you breathe easier. It claims 47 years as a favorite remedy for all ages and urges persistent use until the cold is gone with the price 50c at your druggist.

Dr. King

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