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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1915
Page
5
October 18, 1915 Frederick W. Neeper appointed referee in bankruptcy in Hannibal Missouri. He will oversee proceedings and manage debtor assets under federal bankruptcy rules.
At current rates, money is available to loan payable in terms of years or in installments. Apply to B. G. Vasen, 517 Main Street.
In Adams County Illinois a Bill in Chancery has been filed in the Adams Circuit Court with J A Meyer as complainant seeking divorce from Maude Meyer. A summons is issued returnable October 1915 at Quincy Court House. Defendant resides out of state and must appear or the bill may be decreed. Document dated August 25, 1915, at Quincy. Roy D Johnson solicitor for complainant.
For sale a 23 foot four cylinder launch with 12 horsepower. Call 1224-W today for details and inquiry.
State of Illinois Adams County notice calls all claimants against the estate of John B. Grawe deceased to present for adjudication at the Adams County Court in Quincy on December 6 1915. Creditors are directed to pay amounts owed to the executor Bernard Grave and attorneys Govert and Lancaster.
State of Illinois Adams County public notice informs all persons with claims against the estate of Charles B Reynolds deceased to present them for adjudication and settlement at a regular term of the Adams County County Court to be held at the Court House in Quincy on the first Monday of November 1915. Henry C Sprick is executor with Govert and Lancaster as attorneys.
Chicago vies for first, Rochester also joins, Pittsburgh stages a grand parade with 24 mounted police and a military band. Pittsburgh spent 2000 to 3000 dollars on preparations and showcased cider presses and farm trimmings. Parade drew thousands, with hospitals and charities receiving gifts of apples. Chicago conducted a large badge campaign and distributed apples to hospitals, schools, and homes after the ride.
Yaqui Indian troops under Gen Urbalejo have left Naco to seize Avacachi pass twelve miles west of Agua Prieta as Carranza forces march toward the area. The first battle between Carranza and Villa forces in Sonora is expected at that point.
In a practice drill in Paris on October 23 authorities plunged the city into darkness for an hour to test damage control during raids. Nearly all lights were extinguished in the experiment described as a complete success.
A famous health claim advises reducing meat intake to prevent kidney trouble. It warns uric acid from meat overworks kidneys, causing backache, headaches, stomach upset, and other issues. Jad Salts is recommended as a remedy to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids.
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