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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
11
From Camp Point Illinois Thursday afternoon the Missionary society of the Methodist church met and elected officers including President Mrs Paul Folckemer and Treasurer Mrs Clarence Dickhut. The event also notes the Oct 22 dollar day at Elizabeth Grimes home and many local visits, baptisms, and community activities through the week.
Public health notice warns that infant mortality is alarmingly high in civilized countries and blames narcotic baby remedies. It urges the use of Castoria without opiates, emphasizing the necessity of the genuine formula bearing Charles H. Fletcher’s signature for safe relief of children's ailments.
Public notice promotes a five cent blend remedy as a blood purifier for catarrh. Claims emphasize centuries of use, nationwide availability, and a medical department offering free case assessment by Swift Specific Co in Atlanta with no charge.
In Rockport Illinois Mrs Id Fisher visits relatives in Barry Wiley Garvin plans to move to Clarence Ferguson’s vacated residence near November Horton property in north town will be occupied early November Mr and Mrs Phil Wreatt visit Mrs Wyatt’s brother Arthur Shaw family in California Mrs Alice Rupert of Atlas hosts in their absence Deri Chaisson accompanies Robert Mooney to Norbury Sanitarium Jacksonville Mooney seeks treatment Dr Emma Gay honored by Rockport Rebekah Lodge Bethany class prepares Hallowe'en social Others travel to Jackson Elton Mississippi for stays Several card games held at Grigsby home with prizes and a two corpse Tanner event noted.
The report lists residents making Saturday trips to Hannibal and nearby towns for shopping and visiting. Names include Mrs Philhrie, Russell Trughes, Miss Bessie Briggs, Rev Wardaway, Mrs Edo Bhules, Ren Select, Madge Smith, Ol Wilson, Appong Anderson, Minuie Snyder, and Carver. Activities span trading, visiting relatives, and church services with several departures to attend events or work through winter.
An old advertisement touts Neutron's Prescription 19 as a superior rheumatic remedy saying it removes pains and stiffness by purifying the blood. It claims dramatic improvement across hundreds of cases and urges readers to get a bottle at drug stores and leading druggists.
Merchants limit customers to one pound. Miss Laura Rigg of Tiasco visited Center with her parents, J. L. Riggs. Mrs. J. S. Cupp and Miss Vivian Cupp shopped in Hannibal. Alba Osterhout and Dyer came from Hannibal to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosser of New London were in Center briefly. Bud McClintic visited Center. Dora attends school here, Dr. Burney came from Hannibal, Mrs. Lawrence Couch visited her parents in Center. Mrs. Clay Rolands returned from Hannibal. W. Je. Omer plans a new garage to store cars. Sorests club held a wiener roast with about 40 guests. Miss Mabel Anderson hosted a supper to raise funds for school. Mahel teaches the Frazier school west of Center. Rebeccas banquet honored local returned soldiers from the I.O.O.F. lodge with a fine program.
Everly Illinois community notes a Sunday overflight by the Barry airplane and numerous local visits. Mr and Mrs Griffith Robertson Ruth Waters visit Mrs Robertson's parents C T Sibert. other travelers include Hofmeister May, Hendricks inlaws, and many Barry residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
In Plainville Illinois E T Warrimore attended a road meet in Memphis last week. Mrs Mariette Johnson of Hull vis itra athames Sturtevant's. Mrs Lizzie Rush and mother called on Grandma Fastnacht Sunday afternoon. CPew and daughter were in Barry Wisitore Saturday afternoon. Paul Sprague moved Tuesday to Mrs Cunningham's property. A brother and uncle of Fred Brook from Carthage visited Friday and Saturday. Westerflell was not able to Sunday. St Mrs FOAL Clark and Mrs Thiesa oof Tyarry were Tainville ra Saturday. Mia Partorda Warthy spent several days in Monro City with her brothers. Haentemtre started averlanil sadav. Mra Vanyps hier WELT net gount Leet weele did not edo ferder vines ding a gararms. AMectivekey was a Quin ay. Rimero Sutherland of waa calling oun off yo afternoon. We daughter and fam sath spent Friday and them. Tush and mother of Tall Fassnacht Sunday afternoon.
Reports cover a boy’s tonsil surgery in Keoki. Wil Worrell’s Salt Lake City trip. Fern visiting Dr. Ralph Worrell’s family. Miss Wilma Kendall visiting cousin Ruth Denny. families from Kedak, Fort Madison and Hehnly gathering for meals. Travelers include Senator Pervier’s daughter and Grace Worrell. mule shipment to Streer. Mrs VIty sport’s weekend visit. ROC Ermfth’s Mexico trip to seek cure. California visit by Chapin’s sister. Mell moves to Galley house. George Hreeox and mother return from Grinnell. George smiles over new kitchen duties.
A tremor struck Rome at 7.05 this morning waking residents and causing early alarm. No details on damage or injuries are yet available, and officials have not released a final casualty or impact report.
In Washington, T. M. Powers, newly appointed pastor of the Church of Our Father, asked the district commissioners for permission to pitch a tent in Lock Creek park as a temporary shelter until apartments become vacant and affordable.
Hancock County court orders detail trial actions in the Coombs vs Rowland case with verdict, appeals bond, and housing of bills. Also noted are dismissals in National Bank of Dallas City v Johns and Culkin assumpsit, plus county court insanity, guilty plea, and eight month jail terms. Probate actions list estates, bonds, administrations, and inheritance tax totals, with multiple marriage licenses and transfers recorded. community brief includes a high school Wiener roast, a serious illness update on Loring Fullmer, and local obituaries or notices.
The article notes a revival at a Christian home led by Rev Ta A with a church choir of 2 voices, an upcoming musical program next Saturday and Monday evenings, and evening services at 7:90. It mentions Mr and Mrs Georges Shin'la returning from Chicana, with Shinkle as a local representative, plus visits from Charles Hlack, Mrs Meviing, and Mrs Ruth Adams.
Miss Huntle Newman visits the Lindsey home in Macomb for a week. Mrs. White hosts an all day quilting session with a fine dinner. Glass family travels to Mendon with Blanche Hamilton and Edgar Phillips. Joyly entertains overseas servicemen with a large gathering, music, and supper. Several local residents join friends for picnics and visits, including Port land and St. Louis connections.
Baker Nicely O taken very sick with heart trouble Saturday night and remains poorly. Mars Marks improving after surgery in Keokuk. Miss May Long of Mendon visited sister Mrs George Wolf. Mrs Long returns from trip to California. Joe McClintock of Carthage moved to West Point Monday. Mr Keith and Miss Brown of Keokuk Jr. called on Miss Thiel arson Stunadiaiy. Mr West returned home after visit with mother in Augusta. Clara Mayberry ill with typhoid fever improving. Marion Marlett Westin Ursa visited last week with brother Milo. Mr and Mrs Klepper visited friends in Huntsville Sunday. Me a Marke to Keokuk to be with daughter in St. Diesels hospital. Len Tishtman in poor tenst. Rev and Mrs Whitemer told experiences in Japan at Presbyterian church. Miss Norris and mother of Carthage home for a few days. Mr and Mrs James Cinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Garner in Bowen. Miss Richardson visiting Keokuk Wednesday. also Mr and Mrs Garner.
The breeding of thoroughbred fowls in the Philippines is growing in interest and the Philippine Poultry association of Mantle is considering the importation of a large number of such fowls from the United States.
This Florida style ad promotes Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatic back pain for men women and children. It claims a two month bottle for 1.25 and promises testimonials. Address E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo. Sold by druggists.
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