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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

5

Personal notices and local updates from Quincy area

A patchwork of notices from Pittsfield to Quincy covers medical surgeries at St. Marys hospital. ongoing recoveries improve conditions and strokes. Local staff changes and visitors include Herman Stormer moving to 422 South Eighth and Mr Earl arriving to supervise Gardner Governor works. Community events feature a Knights of Columbus hall benefit, a millinery sale, and a Queen of the West camp gathering with prizes.

Wisherd's John Pennock Pittsfield St. Mary's Hospital Herman Stormer South Eighth Mutual Benefit Association of the Quincy Railway Company Knights of Columbus S. M. Nelson B. A. West G. T. Morris A. H. Rothgeb Hirsh Stoe Andrew Sheridan Elm Street William Schneider Kahoka Schneider St. Mary’s Hospital Nina Long Timewell Snyder’s Fohrmann Eighth Adams Blue Ribbon Eva Hoos Georgia Haskell J. E. Miller H. F. Lafler State Bank Clarence Riley Young Riley Morris Smith Margaret Dick P. B. Patterson North Seventh Street G. H. Earl Yonkers N. Y Earl Gardner Governor Works Newcomb Hotel F. H. McMillan Macomb Quincy G. K. Taylor Wabash R. E. Bridges H. W. Hooper Springfield Bridges John Augustine Vermillion Club Mart Mills Bowen Hannibal John Mills Bluff City Mills Wiley Mills Queen of the West Camp Lydia Spilker Helen Sohm Mary Steers North Ninth Street Lyndon Kansas

Wilson in Chicago Advocates Light on Progressive Reform

President Wilson spoke in Chicago praising progressivism while warning against its dangers. He urged business leaders to guide reforms, supported nonpartisan inquiries like the tariff and trade commissions, and pressed for stronger national defense readiness. He stressed loyalty, citizenship, and partnership between workers and managers in shaping a humane, just society.

Ile Congress Trade Commission The United States Vera Cruz America

State Synod Adjourns After School Bible Conference

SPRINGFIELD Illinois Oct 20 The Illinois synod of the Presbyterian church adjourned after appointing a committee to confer with similar committees from other denominations to restore the Bible to public schools. The committee includes Rev John A Marquis Cedar Rapids Iowa Rev A M Ells Cairo and Rev R H Beattie.

State Synod Springfield Ill Illinois Synod of the Presbyterian Church John A. Marquis Cedar Rapids Iowa A. M. Ells Cairo R. H. Beattie

Pythian Sisters Elect New Grand Chief in Illinois

Mrs Belle Snyder of DeKalb elected grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of Illinois at the 24th convention closing session in Decatur HI Oct 20. Officers were installed by Mrs Laura Carnes of Chicago Mrs Ida Weileppe of Maron and Mrs Ozilla Richardson of Streater.

Decatur Belle Snyder DeKalb Pythian Sisters of Illinois Laura Carnes Chicago Ida Weileppe Maron Ozilla Richardson Streater

Murder at supper guest ends in Jordan's death

Peoria Illinois October 20 Richard Jordon a railroad clerk was shot and instantly killed Thursday night by Fred E. Rutter a grocer. Rutter returned home at supper time and found Jordon being entertained by Mrs. Rutter. He surrendered to the police.

Peoria, I Richard Jordon Fred E. Rutter Rutter Jordon

Snow First of Season in St Paul

Snow fell Thursday night in St Paul covering ground with nearly a half inch marking the first measurable snow of the season.

St. Paul

Poetic proverb on ambition and prudence

A line contrasts bold aspiration with grounded caution, suggesting the poet seeks distant stars while the wiser person anchors reality, favoring practical footing over reckless ascent.

English Remedy Promises Deafness Relief for Catarrh

In America readers learn of an English method for catarrhal deafness and head noises. The home preparation uses Parmint and branviated sugar dissolved in hot water, taken as a tablespoonful four times daily. The advice claims the remedy reduces inflammation in the Eustachian tubes, equalizes ear pressure, and improves secretions, offering quick relief. Adv.

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