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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1915
Page
13
Witnesses described two large geyser-like eruptions in Oklahoma, with onlookers confirming the bursts and authorities noting the unusual geological activity in the area. Investigators will monitor the site for further signs and potential aftereffects.
Quincy investors report two new oil wells near Muskogee adding to nine oil wells under the Oklahoma Producing Company. One well yields about 600 barrels daily, another about 3,000. The company also has two gas wells supplying field workers, with Muskogee voting bonds to extend gas pipelines.
J Resseler, a stranger, was fined 25 dollars in police court for attempting to tap a cash register at the Pacific hotel on Front street. He could not pay and was sent to the workhouse for 54 days. Robert Whitting, a repeater for intoxication, paid 5 dollars and costs. Albert Colman, recently fined for vagrancy, was rearrested for nonpayment. a friend paid his fine, sparing the workhouse. C I Allard of East Kentucky street was notified of his brother O Allard’s death in Roseville Wisconsin.
Fragmentary OCR shows monetary terms and stray place names seemingly about a street or avenue in New York. details are unreadable, leaving only scattered amounts and street hints without a coherent event or action. The readable bits imply a financial note or advertisement but lack executable specifics.
A pony belonging to Clyde No Ware of the Ware Wayland company escaped from a store rear and dashed onto Maine street at Fourth and Gardner. The pony and its buggy were struck by a Gardner car but the animal was uninjured. The rig sustained only small damage and the pony briefly fell before recovering and fleeing again. Witnesses expected a worse outcome.
The obituary notes the death of Elizabeth Kettler at 910 Broadway at 3 o'clock yesterday morning after a two year decline. Born June 26, 1810 in the city, she lived here all her life. She leaves her husband William and seven children, with several siblings already deceased. She belonged to St Elizabeth’s church St Boniface Ladies Society and other religious groups.
Friends of Grover Cleveland, a popular day clerk at Hotel Quincy, announce his resignation after one week. He will join the local branch of the Cudahy Packing Co and work as a driver handling the Missouri territory including Hannibal and Quincy.
Charles Tanna of Quincy was elected freshman member of Knox college student council in a Friday election of the freshman class at Knox. Miss Helen Calkins was elected senior member of the student council in the senior class election held Friday.
Irvin Akers and Miss Ethel M Frey, both 18 of Liberty, were issued a license yesterday by County Clerk Billy Smith. Glenn Ottenbeck was arrested for larceny after allegedly stealing a Mackintosh robe from a car on Hampshire Street near Seventh. Miss Harriet Cosby won first prize for best pony turning at the industrial parade. she identified herself to judges the day after and received the prize. Niehaus sisters entertained for sister Marvy’s birthday with games and prizes for Mayme Schulte, Elizabeth Bange and Stella Schulte. attendees included Agnes Tushaus, Josephine Schulte, Josephine Grahtin, and more.
A party from Saskatchewarr Canada staying at J. S. Smith’s home on 1425 North Eighth Street left the area. The guests include Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their party. Their son was in Saint Paul Minnesota.
The store reports a second Fall Opening after a week of stylish and seasonable merchandise arrivals. Shoppers are urged to inspect the fine new stock on display and visit Monday to choose from quality values that emphasize style and prices.
Advertises costume velvets priced at $1.50 per yard with colors including black brown navy and green. Claims guaranteed fast pile and color and notes a 27 inch width and an alternative price of $1.60 per yard.
New arrivals in women and children's coatings featuring white bearskin white pale cloth and imitation lamb for coats. Materials include 54 inch widths with prices from 1.98 to 3.60 per yard. Popular sport coat fabrics in bright red, kelly green, and Gat rach an style noted for winter wear.
See These Stylish New Suit Arrivals. Our suit department shows many new broadcloth velvets mixtures and whipcards with fur trimming growing in popularity. The line includes artistic wool poplin duroys and finely tailored season models with fur trimmed button trimmed and braid effects. Values are unrivaled anywhere.
A promotional description highlights suits of cheviots tweeds velvets and broadcloth in standout trims and Russian blouse effects. It promises exclusive distinctive tailoring by foremost designers and urges readers to try on these high quality models at an unbeatable price.
The ad promotes washables and leatherette gloves in ivory tan black and white with embroidery in sizes and shades. Cupid Kid and Cape Kid designs noted with dressy street options. Prices listed include $1.00 to $1.50 per pair and two pairs for $1.50.
Toilet Goods Duker's is advertised as the best place to buy toilet goods with a complete stock of quality brands. Pond's Extract Vanishing Cream 20c Jergens Almond Lotion 20c Colgate's Toothpaste 20c Knowlton's Danderine 20c are listed among the offerings.
The fur department announces a large display including Hudson seal Hudson lynx natural marten skunk black fox China wolf coney and related items. It urges customers to shop early to avoid higher prices as stock is replaced and promises quality and unmatched prices at Duker's.
The Whig notes visits by Woods of Santa Barbara and Mary J Meyer’s estate case in county court. Administrators Bertha Womelsdorf and Charles A Adelpohl named, bond set. Executors Lester and Perry Journey’s report on Clara Lester estate approved. Caroline Whitman heirs locate, estate search ordered. Verna Boyd visits from Barry. Ruth Ward returns to Collins Plow Co. duties.
Relief offered without internal medicines. Vick’s Vap-O-Rub Salve applied externally. Vapors inhaled and absorption through skin ease asthma catarrh and hay fever. Instructions suggest spreading along the spine to relax nervous tension.
Den, long ill after surgery at Blessing hospital, is recovering and sat up briefly on Friday. The first public dance of the season at the Cheerful Home is set for Tuesday at 8 o clock. Lincoln Chasteen, 83, of Kinderhook, had his arm amputated Friday due to cancer of the hand performed by Dys, Rice and Miller.
William Lt. Gale of Virginia was named consul-general at Munich Germany today succeeding T St John Gaffney whose resignation followed unneutral utterances. Gale was previously consul at Cela Panama and recently transferred to Christiania. Also notes editorials on gossip and a birth announcement for Mr and Mrs August Luecke of 1008 Oak Street a son born yesterday
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