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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1915

Page

6

Horses and mules shipped from the… incomplete item

A fragment notes horses and mules being shipped from a location, with limited readable context. No clear names, dates, or destinations are legible.

Horses and mules shipped from Lathrop for England war effort

About 60,000 horses and mules in the Lathrop area are sprayed, inspected, branded, and prepared for shipment to England. The firms Guyton & Harrington and Putz & Cissna are active buyers. most animals weigh 1000 to 1100 pounds and are described as strong and sound for war service.

Europe L. G. Pottle Lathrop England Guyton & Harrington Putz. & Cissna Fourth Broadway Quincy

Young Couple Wedded Yesterday at St Boniface Church

Aloysius Frank Weilman of Chicago and Miss Helen Margaret Lerter of the North End were married at St Boniface Church with Rev. Father Lee Wissing officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's parents home, 53344 North Twelfth street. The couple will visit St Charles and Bloomington then reside in Chicago.

St. Boniface Church Aloysius Frank Weilman Chicago Helen Margaret _ Lerter North End Lee Wissing Bloomington Anna M. Derter Luke J.wellman William Berter North Twelfth Street St. Charles

Detectiv Fred reports Scharnhorst’s steady recovery

Detectiv Fred notes Scharnhorst is steadily improving and moving about at home after a weeks long layoff. He had a minor operation weeks ago and then injured an arm ligament which has slowed healing. Friends are glad he is recovering and expect him to be out again soon.

Fred Scharnhorst Mr. Scharnhorst

State air service examinations announced for this city

State air service examinations will be held in this city Saturday, November 6, for multiple positions including Chief Sanitary Engineer, Dairy Inspector, Department Store Clerk, Typist, Rank Three Class AY, Housefather and Housemother, Engineering Clerk, Hydrotherapist, dairyman, walshman, plumber, seamstress, cook and university secretary.

State Air Service Cook

Jefferson School Pounded by Patron in Clash at North Sixth

Jefferson school on North Sixth Street faced disruption when a pupil’s father, Davies, attacked Principal A. R. Smith during a confrontation after a day of trouble between a teacher and a student. Smith was bruised but not seriously harmed. details remain disputed as both sides claim to be right.

Jefferson School North Sixth Street Davies A. R. Smith Smith

Fresno Rider’s Trek Carves Sequoia Park Feat

George Wood of Fresno writes friend Jos Esler about driving a motorcycle sidecar outfit with his wife and child to Sequoia National Park, a 75 mile ascent challenging even high powered cars. The trip showcases the Sequoia giants, including a tree with Gen Sherman’s name, and spotlights Wood’s reputation as a coast motorcycle racer admired by local riders.

George Wood Fresno Cal Jos Esler Sequoia ‘National Park Wood Gen. Sherman Sequoia National Park Sierra Nevada Range Yosemite General Grant Sierras Quincey California Sequoia Reservation Sierra Nevada — Range of Mountains

Cigar Boys to Be in Parade

Local union No. 47 C. M. T. U. A. plans a parade float showing the cigar making process. The float will depict stripper boys removing stems, journeymen cigarmakers converting leaves to cigars, and packers boxing finished products for distribution during Thursday evening’s civic parade.

Quincey No.’ 47

South Side Ladies Aid Plans October Dance and November Ball

The South Side Ladies Aid held a meeting at the Boat Club with a chicken supper hosted by Mrs. Kate Green Mrs. Ruth Gail Mrs. Sadie Bergmann and Mrs. Marie Burch. They approved a whist and dance on October 19 and a masquerade ball on November 9 with extra preparations to be arranged.

South Side Ladies' Aid Ladies’ ‘Aid South Side Boat Club Kate Green Ruth Gail

Evangelical synod marks anniversary across city churches

The Evangelical churches St Pauls St Peters and Salem prepare Sunday services to celebrate the synod anniversary first organized near St Louis on Oct 15 1840. A special offering for the synod is planned with St Pauls having raised 120 including 75 from one donor. The synod defines Evangelical church as Lutheran and Reformed scripture based and faithful to the Augsburg Confession Heidelberg catechism.

St. Paul’s St.Peter’s Salem St. Louis St. Paul's Church W. A. Fruechte Quincy New Church Evangelical Church German Evangelical Synod

Foley Family Remedies Mail-Offer Advert

Cut this ad out to receive Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and bronchial issues, Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back problems, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing. Trial package offered by MILLER & ARTHUR DRUG CO, 28436 Sheffield Ave, Chicago.

Onelose & Cents Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

Ertel Given Decision In Heavyweight Bout

In St Louis on October 12 Johnny Ertle of St Paul won a decision over Jimmy Pappas of Atlanta after both weighed in at 115 pounds. Youths cries brought rescuers but they were dead before they could reach them.

ST. Louis, Mo Johnny Ertle St. Paul Jimmy" Pappas Atlanta

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