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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

2

Heiderichs Divorce Case Leads October Docket

Century long marriage ends as Lillian G Heiderich sues R M Walter Heiderich for extreme cruelty. Petition cites real estate valued at 50000 and other assets totaling 25000 with monthly income of 150. Madge Devereaux sues Walter Devereaux for desertion filed yesterday. List of 42 petitions includes many grounds such as cruelty desertion and infidelity.

Erde W. Beatty Lillian G. Heiderich R. M. Walter Hederich Martindale and Scherer Hannibal Madge ‘Devereaux Walter Devereaux Oole M. Chambers Arthur Cham- Elizabeth Boren Ellis M. Boren Rosa Cain Marion Cain Nellie “E. Hedges Wilbur B. ‘Hedges Bessie, Smith William Smith Hannah Be Crail Wilber S. Crail Wombies Harry Lee Wombi A ‘Charles Wheeler Ethel Wheeler Alice Nebe Henry C. Nebe, Jr A. ‘Meyer Maude Meyer Frederick Shaffer John Smith Dorothy Smith Mayme H. Long John H. Long Flossie Bell William A. Bell Lulu’ M. Harper Bert B. Har

Sloan's Liniment Promises Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and allied pains, claiming it clears blood congestion and restores warmth. It targets women with rheumatic neuralgia and other pains and promotes prices of 26 cents to a dollar per bottle.

Sloan Kasp Sloan

Burlington Man at Lincoln Douglas Historic Debate Remembers

A Burlington citizen recounts the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary at Quincy. Ex-Postmaster A C Hutchinson recalls the rivals, Lincoln and Douglas, one tall and one short, their styles, mutual respect, and a sharp retort about liquor sales that thrilled the crowd of about 20,000. He notes his lifelong memory and later voting for Bill and Everett in Tennessee.

Burlington A. C. Hutchinson Keokuk Hawkeye Hutchinson Quincy Douglas Lincoln Douglass Tennessee Bill Everett

Canton to host Missouri State Christian Endeavor Conventio

Canton Missouri prepares to host the Missouri State Christian Endeavor convention from October 21 to 24. About 300 delegates are expected for a state gathering featuring an oratorical contest with the work’s departments. The program includes quiet hour services, morning and night worship, and a mass meeting with speakers from multiple churches.

Canton Missouri Hi. M. Gorin Christiaty McKendree

Six Teams Prepared for Opening Tournament Readiness

Six teams have organized and report full readiness for the opening round. Officials say the schedule is set, venues prepared, and players trained. Fans anticipate competitive matchups as the event launches next week.

Bowling Season Opens at St Boniface Club Rooms

The St Boniface club in Eighth Street announces a fall and winter bowling season lasting until about April 1. Games run every night except Saturday and Sunday with six teams including Invincibles and K of C. Prizes will be awarded as the league begins its first full week of play.

Club St. Boniface Eighth Street Maine Hampshire Invincibles Fred Wolf, Sr K. of C Herbert Kurz Everready Henry Druffel Standards Virgil van Steel Leo Wiskirchen Joe Strothoff

Catholic Mission in Center to Feature Rev Tierney

Rev Henry B Tierney of Trenton Missouri, famed poet priest, will hold a mission in Center Missouri for pastor Rev D P Mulcahy. The event aims to enrich spirit, intellect, and oratory with Tierney’s renowned eloquence. Mission opens Sunday October 17 and ends the following Sunday.

Henry B.tiernty Trenton Center D. P. Mulcahy Father Tierney Father Mulcahy

Hersman and Lee Institutes Begin Next Saturday

Beginning next Saturday evening at Hersman the Hersman and Lee Presbyterian churches will host a series of Country Life Institutes. Rev. Warren B. Wilson of New York City will preside. he is secretary of the Department of Church and Country Life of the Presbyterian Church and brings extensive experience in open country work.

Hersman Hersman and Lee Presbyterian Warren B. Wilson New York City

County Christian meeting set for Carthage area

The county convention of Christian churches will meet at La Harpe Christian church October 27 and 28. Rev Marion Branck of Colchester opens with a morning address, with Miss Alma Horney of Carthage on the program as district secretary. Rev E M Smith of the city delivers the convention address on the evening of the 27th. The second morning features a Sunday school session with Mrs J W Gibson, followed by county evangelization work in the afternoon. Rev George Wise of Camp Point will give addresses on both sessions.

Carthage County Convention of Christian Churches J. W. Gibson George Wise Camp Point District

Former Carthage couple wed in Montana ranching era

Fred L. Curts and Miss Annette G Comforts, formerly of Carthage, were married at the Methodist parsonage in Ekalaka Montana with Rev. T H Martin officiating. Witnesses were K J Kirkpatrick and Mrs Ethel C Lee, friends of the couple. The pair are noted as successful ranchers and boosters for Montana health and wealth. The clipping notes two former Carthage residents who moved west years ago.

Carthage Fred L. Curts Annette G.comforts Ekalaka Montana T. H. Martin K. J. Kirkpatrick Ethel C. Lee Miles City

Pike County Man Shown Leniency

Springfield Oct. 15 Governor Dunne commuted the sentence of eight men in the penitentiary on the board of pardons recommendation. Among those pardoned is Philander Pietzman from Pike County who was convicted of murder in the Pike County circuit court.

Springfield Dunne Board. of. Pardons Philander Pietzman Pike ‘County

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers

The Quincy district society of the Illinois conference M E Church elected officers for another year including President Mrs George Gabriel and Vice presidents Mrs Flanigan Mrs Smith and Mrs Cox. Nine members enrolled. the group reported training for adults youths and children and about 3259 dollars spent on missions during the year. A field report from China by Miss Nellie Beggs highlighted the session.

George Gabriel Quincy A. S. Flanigan Garnett Smith Quincey Roy Adair la Prairie C. A. Wells G. W. Blair E.gertrude. Powell Bowen Edwin Seehorn Griggsville C. E. Taylor Camp Point George H. Wilson Samuel, Laird New Salem Everett Kirkpatrick Clayton Society of the Quincy District Illinois M E Vermont Street M. E China Nellie’ Beggs J. O. ‘ Kirkpatrick Grace M. E. Church Order of Golden Harvest

Surveying in Schuyler for oil pools location

A party of surveyors led by W C Morse, the former state geological surveyor, works in Brown County for the Ohio Oil Co. They seek geological formations favorable to oil pools and have already mapped elevations across Ripley, Versailles, Coopertown, Mo., and Pea Ridge townships. They expect to complete the county map during the survey.

W. C. Morse Schuyler County Brown County Ohio Oil Co Ripley Versailles Coopertown Pea Ridge

Local Saloons Robbery Attempt Leads to Vagrancy Charge

A stranger, J Resseler, attempted to rob a Pacific hotel and saloon cash drawer after a $5 sale rung up. He fled as proprietor Hutmacher returned, was arrested for vagrancy, and later implicated in further incidents including demanding a pocketbook from a hotel worker and dining without paying. Police found him with glasses, watch, knife, gloves, handkerchief, pipe, and pocketbook.

A. B. Hutmacher Pacific Resseler Hampshire Front Street

Town Topics and Bargains at Halbach Schroeder Co

Local notes show the Paris Cafe music on weekends, a saddle horse purchase from Dr. L G Pottle, and new glove lines. Halbach Schroeder Co advertises frequent specials on ribbons, gloves, outing flannel, and shirts, with staff travels to Louisville New York City Detroit and Detroit for goods.

Paris Cafe Bacmo Halbach-Schroeder Co Col. C. .D.- Center L. G. Pottle A. M. Botsford Louisville Halbach- Schroeder Co Otto Mohrenstetcher New York City Halbach-Schroeder ‘Co J. C. Cook Pike County Clutch Broadway Street Kinder Cook Granville Lummis Columbus W. K. Abbott Dean Degenhardt Alton Aug, Hallet Blessing Hospital

Next Year’s Celebration Planned In Quincy

A Quincy celebration ended with sizable local support and merchants expect a repeat next year. An executive committee meeting is scheduled for Monday to report on this year’s success and plan an expanded event including an agricultural feature to draw more visitors from out of town.

Quincy Chamber of Commerce Armory

Forty Hours Devotion In St Marys Mt Sterling Opened

Reverend J J Driscoll opens the Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys church Mt Sterling Sunday morning and closes Tuesday evening. Reverend Thomas Carroll has prepared his people for this grace season and great results are anticipated from his eloquent sermons. The devotion began earlier this morning at Immaculate Conception church Pittsfield with High Mass led by Reverend George P Hensey from Beardstown, whose well known eloquence draws large crowds.

J. J. Driscoll St.Mary's. Church Mt. Sterling Thomas Carroll Father Driscoll Immaculate Conception Pittsfield George P

Citrolax touted as best laxative in ad copy

An advertisement from Miller and Arthur Drug shows Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It claims quick relief from headaches with a thorough flush without pain or nausea and notes a Salt Lake City reader praise.

Weihecht Salt Lake City Utah Miller Arthur

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lillian G. Heiderich R. ML Walter Heiderich Elora Randolph Chester A. Ran- Sadie May Allen George Allen Isaac ‘M. Brown Margaret E. Brown Carrie Englehardt Henry Engle Uriah Lawher Susan J. Lawher Charles E. Brandon Pearl Brandon Lidie Brown Ralph M. Brown Eva Lee Maxwell Floyd R. Max Press William Mangold Della ‘Mangold Fannie A. Wehyers William A. Wehyers Lillian G. ‘Heiderich R.M. Walter ‘Heiderich Madge Devereaux Lincoln-Douglas Gmissouri State C.F Catholic Mission IN Center Beardstown Hersman-Lee Meeting Little Ellen’ Ryniker Ellen Chester Ryniker No. 1105 Payson Avenue Christian Churches OF Hancock County la Harpe Far West Fred Curtis Annetty Comfort Pietzman Missionary Women OF Gabriel Schuyler Louis Fuelbier Mr Fuelbier Shaffer and Green Halbach-Scheder ‘Co Mr. Fuelbier Lois Shaffer Sylvia Gehring Katherine, Gehring Arzella Milbert Adelaide Blair Carine Ebert Wilda’McNeall Hutmacher J. Resseler United Cereal Mills Company Mt. Vernon George Washington George Martha James Mary Menke J. F. Menke United Cereal Mills Letter Carriers’ ‘Association Uncle Sam Jap. DeCrow Letter Carriers’ Force Larence Johnson Citrol
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