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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1915

Page

6

Living Witnesses March To Keep Lincoln Douglas Debate Alive

Quincy discusses forming a permanent association of all living who heard the Lincoln Douglas debate. George F. Miller and John Wessels back the plan to collect names and honor the 57 year old anniversary with annual observances. The Chamber of Commerce may assist as veterans and residents rally to enlist Allen County participation.

Armory Quincy George F. Miller John’ Wessels Wessels Lincoln Chamber’ of Commerce Soldier Boys

Baldwin Park Event Features Recital and Parade

Local notices report Baldwin Park today hosting the first student recital of the term at 2 30 PM in the College of Music with voice piano and violin encores to the public. A paper company unit will parade with a black and goldenrod decor, followed by a touring car carrying ladies, then many printing division workers, as children prepare for a doll parade at the Chamber of Commerce with candy cards at Washington Park.

Baldwin Park College of Music Irwin Paper Company Paper Company Chamber of Commerce Washington Park Quincy Harry Warming Chicago Whig Martin Kansas City Fort Emil L'Esperance Beachey Katherine Stinson

Mrs Brown Seeks Divorce In Circuit Court

Lydia Brown through attorney J LeRoy Adair filed for divorce from Ralph M Brown stating marriage in April 1908 and desertion on September 1 1913 in the Quincy area. Chauncey H Wood for Quincy Gas Electric Heating filed assumpsit against Eugene Blodgett for 300 owed for power furnished. Gasoline stove flare reported yesterday morning on Oak Street with Mrs Theodore Hodges involved.

Assumpsit Chauncey H. Wood Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company Theodore Hodges Oak Street

Home remedy for catarrh relief from granulated sugar mix

A suggested home treatment for catarrh and head noises instructs buying Parmint double strength, adding 14 pint of hot water and ½ oz granulated sugar, stirring to taste, and taking one tablespoonful four times daily. The instruction promises quick relief as nostrils clear and throat mucus stops.

Fire damages a kitchen estimated at 75 dollars

A gasoline stove flare between Fourth and Fifth streets caused a kitchen fire. Fire crews from stations 2 and ? extinguished it, injuring Mrs. Hodges who burned her hands and a boy who had his hair singed while trying to aid. The building, owned by H. B. Dines, sustained about 75 dollars in damages.

Eberhart Dazzles at Armory Dance Exhibition

Former Governor Eberhart of Minnesota headlines a dance at the soldier boys armory. He observes the new building with the Chamber of Commerce reception committee led by President George Levi, then joins an exhibition tango with Miss Mary Alexander as spectators cheer the performers.

Soldier Boys New Armory Eberhart Minnesota Chamber of Commerce George Levi Marks Alexander Mary

Lost item notice in The Whig phone line plea

A brief classified plea urges readers who have misplaced a watch parasol or similar item to telephone The Whig with details, promising pickup or resale options and reinforcements from the paper’s lost property column.

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Benevolent Flight Brings Charity to City Hospitals

Miss Katherine Stinson’s Wednesday flight benefited St Mary's hospital Blessing hospital and St Vincent's Home. A Baldwin park barbecue drew a small crowd due to bad weather. Frank Stahl organized the event. Police Chief George Koch suggested giving away the beef and bread, which he distributed to the three institutions.

St. Mary’s Hospital Blessing Hospital St. Vincent's Home Katherine Stinson Baldwin Park Frank Stahl George Koch Mr. Stahl Stahl Santa Claus

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Health in Testimonial Claim

Alvis Sowers of Ade Indiana suffered eight years of back and kidney pains and bloating before Foley Kidney Pills. He reports rapid relief after one box and complete improvement after three, with many users nationwide praising the product for toning the kidneys and restoring vigor.

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Amet Institutions Offer Blessing to Crowd

The three institutions all spoke together and said God bless you, ending a brief ceremony with a shared blessing for attendees.

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