Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

We have 16,534,107 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1915

Page

6

Whig parade float struck by streetcar injuring several

During a monster parade The Whig float carrying about a dozen cartier-boys was struck by a North Fifth street car at Fifth and Broadway. Several youths were seriously hurt while others were treated nearby. Erwin Nieblong suffered a badly bruised hip, John Vogel, Paul Gehring and others escaped with minor injuries. The streetcar and wagon were not damaged.

Cartier -Boys Erwin Nieblong Otis Johnston Joe Vogelshad Paul Gehring

Golden Rule lodge 27 Daughters of Rebekahs hold annual roll call

Impressive services marked the Golden Rule lodge No 27 Daughters of Rebekahs annual roll call at the I O O F hall with excellent attendance. Otis Arnold gave a timely address praised for his long service. The event ended with luncheon and an opportunity to get acquainted featuring Manuel Schwartz violin Zelda Schwartz vocal solo Paul Neuman piano solo Lawrence Behrensmeyer violin Carlene Wemhoener violin.

Golden Rule Lodge Rebekahs Otis Arnold Order Vviolin Manuel, Schwartz Paul Neuman Zelda Schwartz Lawrence Behrensmeyer Carlene Wemhoener

Quincy Company Incorporated in Springfield Illinois

Secretary of State Stevenson issued a license to incorporate The Quincy Company of Quincy with capital stock 30000 for general engineering work. Incorporators are J H Palmer Melvin Hiserote and Edward P Allen. The note says the firm will aid in bonds capital and right of way for the Chicago Peoria and Quincy railway. Palmer will move his family from here to New York until the road is finished.

Stevenson D. H. Palmer Melvin Hiserote Edward P. Allen Springfield Quincy Company of Quincey J. NH. Palmer Edward P.allen Chicago, Peoria and Quicy Palmer New York

Nurses Oppose Charges Filed At Soldiers Home

Two young men at the Soldiers Home face charges filed recently and set for hearing this afternoon. They announced they will defend themselves firmly and prepare for a stubborn fight. Previous charges at the Home in recent months were not often opposed, but this case may be more bitter.

Field Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Removes Deputy

C. B. Fitzgerald is home from a brief business trip to Augusta.

Interal C. B.fitzgerald Augusta

Sterling Horse Races Draw Big Crowd at Mt Sterling

At Sterling October 14 a crowd of about 600 witnessed a big drawing matinee under favorable conditions. Bud Onward won the free for all pace in three straight heats, with Captain Heir at Law and Tom Montgomery earning minor money. Deccy captured the 2:15 trot in three straight heats, Bert Thompson’s horse topping Dick Colbert and Jim Jeffries. Red Dick won the green pace with Bessie Winfield second and Lady Rex third. Huntsville schedules a two day race meet next week with ball games, offering purses of 50 to 25 dollars across events on both days.

Mt, Sterling Bud Hatch Mt. Sterling At Law G. M. Hatch Tom Montgomery Harris Deccy Bert Thompson Clayton Dick Colbert Plymouth Jim Jeffries Altizér Benzona William Purpus Red Dick Compton Augusta Bessie Winfield A. Bowen Lady. Rex Lanier Teelander Realize King Edward Oriole Golden Carthage Huntsville Macomb

Katherine Stinson Flier Encounters Engine Trouble at Baldwin Park

A fair crowd gathered at Baldwin Park to watch Katherine Stinson fly her monoplane. Engine trouble hampered her exhibition, preventing planned stunts such as looping the loop and flying inverted. She managed a safe return to the ground after attempts to fix the engine failed.

Katherine Stinson Baldwin Park

Resident Oblander visits Whig office after 45 years

J. W. Oblander, a Quincy resident who first came in 1857 and lived here until 1866, now 82, has been a constant Whig subscriber for 45 years. He visited the newspaper office yesterday to see the fall celebration and enjoy a welcome visit.

Whig J. W. Oblander Quincy Bushnell

Women! Save Six Dollars Dry Cleaning at Home Ad

An old advertisement touts at home dry cleaning using two ounces of Solvite and two gallons of gasoline. It promises bright fabrics from ribbons to furs, with no fading, shrinking, or pressing. Women can clean five dollars worth in minutes and obtain supplies from grocers or garages and drugstores.

Advance guard to attend Illinois Labor Federation meeting

Labor union men depart for Alton to attend the Illinois Federation of Labor state convention, aiming to bring the 1915 gathering to Quincy. Delegates include Jack Hilfrinck, Fred Becker, J J Kearney, George Schmitt, David Ross, Ed Buerklin and Barney Deters, with broader cooperation from Protestant denominations. The campaign targets a national missionary congress in Washington next April.

Quincy Alton Ilinois Féderation of Labor Jack Hilfrinck Fred Becker J. J. Kearney George Schmitt David Ross Ed Buerklin Barney Deters City of Washington

Former decision on accounting in Omer versus Vollbracht

Objections to the master in chancery ruling were overruled by E C Peter. He retains his earlier finding that at the time of a property transfer Omer was not sane. The case may proceed to next steps.

Circuit ‘Court Omer Voll Bracht

National Missionary Campaign Opens in Chicago

The Laymen's Missionary Movement inaugurated a three day convention in Chicago proclaiming the greatest national missionary effort yet. The opening marks the first of one hundred meetings planned in major cities, expanding the scope beyond 1914.

Chicago

Fox Hunters Meet Draws Lovers From Six States In West Virginia

In Fayette county atop Sewell mountain a yearly fox hunters meet will bring two hundred plus enthusiasts to a site once used as a General Lee camp in 1861. The West Virginia Fox Hunters association sponsors the event ending next week with many renowned hunters from Ohio Tennessee Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia expected to participate.

Charleston W. Va Sewell Mountain Fayette County Lee West Virginia Fox Hunters’ Association Ohio Tennessee Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia

Alege Secret Ti arraaty Morning Post report

London reports a Morning Post Bern correspondent asserts a secret from Berlin exists linking Greece, Germany, and Bulgaria. The note mentions a 3300 a mentitis and a claim of a pact or arrangement amid tensions in October.

London Berlin Greece Germany Bulgaria Morning’ Post Berns

Pine and Honey Cough Remedy Promoted for Children

Mothers are urged to use Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for children's colds. The ad claims pine loosens throat mucus and clears airways while honey soothes, making a pleasant cough remedy. A 25 cent bottle is advertised and touted as essential for growing families.

Bells

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Cunard Francis Ford Max Asher Powers Drama Broadway Murdock, MacQuarrie Billie Rhodes Sydney Ayers H.F Clafler T. Waldfogel Quincy Savings & Loan Office T. Poling Samuel Woods T. C. Poling, Jr Haley Uanig Y Real Estate Blackstone Bldg Sixth Vermont San Francisco Cal Pacific Coast Portland Denver Salt Lake Butte Spokane Seattle Los. Angeles A. Otis Arnold Quincy Company IS Incorporated Sterling Model Toledo Eare Overland Irwin- Overland Company Missouri Towa Illinois Willys-Overland Company Toledo, Ohio Willys-Knight Fact Espe Pitaes Thos. H. Hammock Locust St A. Mester S. St. St J. Yackle John Eastline Bank St Keokuk S. C Kern Ill Gomé Fred Myers G. W Frazee R. R Sutter Third St Ella Carr Silwell Er. B. Sweet O. J. Maroney Cedar St Morris Shoa Factory E GA Allphin R.R J. H. Waldron Walls Maine Streets
Search Courier

Search the Quincy Whig Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Quincy Whig?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication