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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

4

Suit Aims to Halt Inghram County Attorney Pay

John R. Abbott of Melrose petitions circuit court to enjoin Adams county supervisors from paying 81,500 to County Attorney John Inghram for a year’s salary and stenographers fees. The suit names the full board, county clerk W. J. Smith, and treasurer Edward W. Peter as defendants in a bid to obtain a legal ruling on the contract’s legality. The filing says the action is friendly and not a critique of Inghram’s work.

John R. Abbott Melrose Township Circuit John Inghram Adams County Board of Supervisors Wolfe Abbott R. D. Johnson Board of Supervisors W. J. Smith Edward W. Peter Inghram

Majestic Cafe Opens At 312 Hampshire Street

The new Majestic Cafe on 312 Hampshire Street opened Wednesday morning. It is up to date and modernly furnished with an electric piano and violin accompaniment.

His Sixteen Years' Suffering Now Ended

Mr. G. W. Henderson of Dingle Mississippi declares Foley Kidney Pills relieved his sixteen years of cystitis and bladder pain after trying various treatments and springs. He reports better sleep and lasting relief. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

Foley G. W. Henderson Dingle Miss Mr. Henderson

Paloma Meeting Opposes County Bond Issue

Adams County Golden Rule Good Roads group and backers of the bond issue plan hold a Paloma meeting Saturday at 1 30 p m with four speakers and broad county representation expected. Officials anticipate a large turnout and an open air session if the town hall proves small.

Adams County Golden Rule Good Roads Organization Paloma

Veterans Reunion Closes After Civil War Event in Quincy

Soldiers from six regiments gathering for the annual reunion in Quincy returned home Wednesday night. The attendee list includes John Wessels, C secretary of Quincey. WHE Davis of Quincey. John Johnson of Novelty. Samuel White of Madison Mo. Charles Scott of Janesville. many others across Missouri Illinois and neighboring states.

Quincy John Wessels Quincey Whe Davis John Johnson Novelty Moo Anton Ohnesurg Bowling Green Samuel White Madison Thomas de Bord Payson Charles Scott Janesville William Morton Naperville A. Schneider Breckenridge Thomas Kirby Industry Isaac Webb Soldiers’ Home Hiram Salger IX. Hunnewell Charles Wilson A. Clayton John Yeldell C. Clayton John Serogegin C. Winnemucka J. P. Claguett E. Bethel J. B. Yaney B. la Belle S. L McAfee Quartermaster Parkville Addison Jones Chicago John Waite Frank Vener F. Nelsonville T. J. Baxter W. If If. Morris Bethel W. H. Taminkton Clayton G. W. Lucas C. Timewell Geo. W. Martin Ewing, Mo J. N. Cramer F. Chaplain Mannibal A. B. Foreman F. Shelbyville J. H. Nations C. Pittsfield William B. Imbler F. Kirksville B. F. Hoggins A. Preep

Bethel Mill Destroyed by Fire in Bethel Mo

A Tuesday night fire of unknown origin destroyed the Bethel mill in Bethel Missouri with a loss around 4000 dollars. The engine room is suspected as the ignition point and the blaze spread rapidly, preventing saving any part of the structure. The mill stood on the site of the area’s first mill from 1813, rebuilt in 1872, and was owned by J. G. Bauer with no insurance.

Shelbyville Bethel Old Colony Shelby County J. G. Bauer

Dying Soldier's Home Veteran J H Conyers

John H. Conyers of 308 South Tenth street died at 7:30 am in the Soldier's Home hospital after years of poor health. Born May 5, 1875 in Quincy, he was 41. A Spanish American War veteran, he leaves a widow and four children. Funeral at 2:30 pm Friday at D A Wheeler residence 1103 Maine street. Burial by Knights of Pythias under Henry Goebert.

John H. Conyers South Tenth Street Soldier's Home Hospital Ife Quincy Red Cross Lodge Knights of Pythias Mr. Conyers D. A Henry Goebert Monroe Street St. Mary's Hospital South Side Coal Company August Goebert Fred Burmeier

Funeral services for Miss Florence Bernbrock

The funeral will be held at the Bernbrock home at 2005 Elm Street at 8 30 this morning and at 9 o'clock at St Francis church. Burial will follow in St Boniface cemetery.

Edward Corder North Fifth Street St. Rose of Lima Church Father Brennan GT. Mar Florence Bernbrock William Bernbrock Elm Street St. Francis Church St. Boniface Cemetery Alvis Schulte Adams Street

Funeral of John W. Degitz At 2 30 This Afternoon

The funeral for John W. Degitz will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence 515 Madison Street. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery.

John W. Degitz Madison Street Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Infant LeRoy Schulte Held

The funeral service for infant LeRoy Schulte was held today, with family and friends gathering to pay their respects. Details of the service were published in the local notices.

LeRoy Schulte

Carriage and Wagon Makers Elect Officers

At the annual election the Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent association re elected officers. The old slate includes President Charles Kaltenbach Vice president George Schreiber Recorder Arthur Zolle Financial secretary John Fuelbier Treasurer George Pauk Trustees include George J Geiger and hold over Casper Dittmeyer Bernard Knuepper. Also notes deaths of three members and a net gain of ten members with $400 in gains. Hazel Ward a local resident died at age 15. Burial for the deceased occurred at St Boniface.

Charles Kaltenbach George Schreiber Arthur Zolle John Fuelbier George Pauk George J. Geiger Casper Dittmeyer Bernard Knuepper Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Benevolent Association

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Inghran NEW Majestic Cafe Paloma Meeting Golden Rule Organization Veterans Victor Dance Records Victor Vernon Castle Weduker CO J. H. Conyers Killie Clarence Malone George Vne W. Bradford E. Rooney M. Zimmerman Hazel Ward Ninth Street Carriage and Wagon Makers Dr. Ming Dr. King Kespohl-Mohrenstecher’s Haas FILET Women’s Union Mark Rose Navy Copenhagen Georgette Fichus Storm Serge Asa Serge Coats Bolivia
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