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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

9

Willehad Letters Branded Untrue by Washington

London reports two intercepted letters from the Willehad reveal German plans, while Captain Jachens denies knowledge of them. Washington officials call the claims untrue, noting the Willehad has not left New London and its wireless gear remains sealed, as the ship rests at the dock under neutrality rules.

Willehad Boston New London Jackens Eastern Forwarding Company Lloyd Bremen Atlantic Eastern Deutschland Baltimore Thames River Conn Jachens Germany Washington Connecticut

Catarrh Leads to Consumption Best Remedy Named

Catarrh is a blood disease like scrofula or rheumatism. It weakens health and tissue, leading to consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the best remedy, purifying the blood and relieving catarrh. Ask your druggist for it.

Women of Moderate Wealth on Hughes Train

Reception committee notes that the women traveling with the Hughes special are mainly social workers and middle class. Notables include Miss Mary Antin Dr Kathleen Edsom and Mrs Raymond Robins. Miss Grimes left for Decatur to prep events while Mrs E N Monroe leads the hosting committee for a likely large reception at Orpheum theater with Washington Park as backup.

Hughes Mary Antin Kathleen P. Edsom Los Angeles Raymond Robins Chicago Orpheum Theater Washington Park

Ad Club to Hear Greene on Modern Advertising Limits

Quincy Ad club will hear William P. Greene speak on The Legal Limitations of Modern Advertising. Greene belongs to Hartzell Cavanaugh and Greene and the talk will be in the Chamber of Commerce building on Thursday evening, Nov. 2.

Masher May Be Coming to Town With Reward

A masher described under a dozen names including Harold Bell Wright is reported to be on the way. A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for his arrest as he is said to prey upon women of moderate means. Also reported is a Dutch lunch for machine gun company members after their armory session in Turner hall Wednesday night.

Harold Bell Wright Turner Hall Armory

Mayor's Daughter Bride at Warsaw Home Wedding

In Warsaw Illinois on October 26 7 am wedding united Miss Emily Hill daughter of Mayor and Mrs W L Hill with Johnston B Angle of Keokuk under Rev Dr George Long. Couple to Colorado then Davenport before home in Davenport Town. Local social notes mention Epworth social Catholic chicken supper and other events. Dr George Long returned from St Louis after church convention pageant praise.

Warsaw Ill W. L. Hill Emily Johnston B. Angle Keokuk George Long Angle Keokuk Trust Company Mary Angle Louisiana Kansas City Colorado Davenport Epworth Epworth League The First Methodist Church E. E. Kraehling Ark Variety Store Everette Poole Wrthe Congregational Buttch Warsaw Episcopal Church St. Louis

Deeds Recorded In Quincy Area Transfers

Deeds recorded show multiple transfers including John W Ackley to B F Leake for part lots 15 16 in Everett's addition Quincy for 100 dollars. John H McGinley to Katie Karnes for part northeast section 20 township 2 north range 7 west for 2400 dollars. Fred Ficken Jr and Oreal M Ficken to John H McGinley for lot 1 block 2 Nelson's addition to Loraine for 950 dollars. T C Poling trustee to Ida M Meyer for lot 37 Poling and Crittenden's addition to Quincy for 290 dollars. Benedict Kircher to Frank and Minnie Kircher for lot 4 Rutherford Smith subdivision of block 30 Keye's addition to Quincy for 3000 dollars. Louisa Beilstein to William Speckhart for part lots 14 16 16 Dicks subdivision of block 72 John Wood's addition to Quincy for 3400 dollars.

John W. Ackley B. F. Leake Everett Quincy John H., McGinley Katie Karnes North Range Fred Ficken, Jr Oreal M. Ficken John H. McGinley Nelson Loraine T. C. Poling Ida M. Meyer Poling & Crittenden Benedict Kircher Frank and Minnie Kircher Rutherford & Smith Keye Louisa Beilstein William Speckhart John Wood

Soldiers' and Sailors' Home notes and transfers

D M Roberts resigns as stationary engineer at the Soldiers' Home after seven years to join the U S penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia. The district convention delegates from fifteen corps will meet in Quincy October 27 at the Masonic temple with banquets and visits by the John Wood W R C and Col Shepherd corps.

D. M. Roberts U. S Atlanta Georgia John Wood Kimberlin Jonesboro Donahue William Alexander Bell Echo Catherine Keegan Henrietta Carter Bessie Eddy Mary Cole Ratin Goodapple Hattie Dawson Sarah Gordon Mary J. Coffman Champion Mary J. Wurtz John Baldwin Baldwin Stanbridge Pittsfield Mike Brew Florence [Laden Harry Real Harry Williams Rock Island Railroad Chicago Mrs Williams

Whist Party for Street Car Workers and Guests

More than 150 street car employees their wives and friends attended a whist and social at the Knights of Columbus hall hosted by the Mutual Benefit association of the street railway company. A 24-table game ended with six prize winners: Women first Miss Beulah Haley second Mrs J H Broat third Mrs Thomas Dodd. Men first Cyril Ketterer second William Brink third J C Williams.

Knights of Columbus Mutual Benefit Association of the Street Railway Company Thomas Dodd J. H Broat Beulah Haley

Mayor retaliates by police charges in Chicago

Chicago reports retaliation after Hoyne raid on city hall as Chief Healey, with Mayor Thompson's approval, recalls 25 officers assigned to Hoyne and substitutes eight of his choosing. The move follows Hoyne's raid on the Sportsmen's Club of America, his bid to arrest Healey, and Healey's indictment, set within the town’s election fight between Hoyne and Loyne’s backers.

Chicago Maclay Hoyne Healey Thompson Hoyne City Hall Sportsmen’s Club of America

G A R Circle Hosts Inspection and Initiation

Mrs. Alice Gurney of Chicago inspected the Colonel W. W. Barry circle of the Ladies of the G. A. R. on Wednesday afternoon. Four new members were initiated and refreshments of coffee ice cream and cake were served. A large bouquet of America beauty roses was presented to Mrs. Gurney in appreciation of her services.

W. W. Barry Alice Gurney Chicago Ladies of the

Earl Caldwell Heads to Chicago on Business

Earl Caldwell has traveled to Chicago for business matters. He intends to meet clients and oversee ongoing negotiations. The trip underscores Caldwell’s active involvement in regional commerce and professional duties.

Earl Caldwell Chicago

Thirty new members join Y during day

The YMCA membership drive report shows a midday luncheon at the association building. During the day 39 new members were received, 320.25 dollars in cash was collected and 470 percent points awarded.

Daily News urges Wilson retirement amid perceived policy failures

The Chicago Daily News argues President Wilson should retire at the end of his term, labeling him a scholarly egoist and critiquing his handling of the railroad strike, eight hour day policy, and foreign affairs. It cites harm to constitutional order and warns the nation to reconsider leadership. A separate item notes a buggy struck by a tank truck in Vermont Street with damage reported.

Daily News Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson Wilson Baltimore Republic Garrison Congress Grover Cleveland Europe United States Federal Board of Mediation Indiana Refining Company Vermont Street Fourth Fifth Ursa

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Cure Ad

An old remedy for gray hair suggests Sage Tea and Sulphur or Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle. The ad claims it hides gray roots, adds luster, and also reveals dandruff itching scalp and shedding hair.

Wyeth

President Wilson Opens Big Drive On Special Train

President Wilson travels aboard his namesake train toward Ohio for the final Western trip of the campaign. He will reach Cincinnati at 11:30 to deliver several speeches, launching a two week push by Democrats. He greeted crowds in Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Wilson Martinsburg W. Va Ohio Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore West Virginia

Sloan's Liniment relieves neuralgia and muscle pain

Sloan's Liniment provides fast relief for neuralgia and sore muscles, penetrating without rubbing and leaving no skin stain. It soothes stiff muscles sprains and strains and reduces pain from insect bites bruises bumps and minor injuries in children. Get a bottle today at your Druggist. 25c Adv.

Sloan

Check That Eczema Before It Gets Serious

A brief health ad warns that minor eczema can worsen if ignored and suggests Resinol treatment. It promotes Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment as proven remedies used for over 20 years, with free samples available by writing to Resinol in Baltimore, Maryland.

Resinol Baltimore

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

Cure claims include dissolving gravel and diabetes with a two month bottle. Advertises mail order from Dr. B. W. Hall of St. Louis Missouri and notes druggists carry it. Includes testimonials and price of 1.00.

Texas Wonder B. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis Drugglate

Meat as Kidney Trouble Trigger and Remedy

A health column says daily meat can raise uric acid harming kidneys. It advises flushing kidneys with rad Salts made from grape and lemon acids, Nehia, and warns of cloudy urine and back pains. Take a tablespoonful before breakfast for a few days to restore kidney function and ease bladder irritation.

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