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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

3

Quincy Poultry Show Promises Largest History at New Armory

The Quincy Poultry Association of Adams County plans its annual show November 24 to 28 at the new state armory. A Labor Temple meeting drew 68 members with exhibitors from eleven states, and rosette prizes include four settings of thoroughbred eggs. Pet stock displays, judged by Roy Cs Knill and Carles Bartling, will feature pigeons, guinea pigs, rabbits, and disarmed skunks alongside poultry and pigeons. entries are expected to exceed prior years.

Quincy Poultry Association Adams County New State Armory Quincy Labor Temple Association United States Roy Cs ‘Knill National Pet Stock ‘Association of ‘America Carles Bartling Middlewest Johnson D.E. Hale Adam. Thompson J. W. ‘Myers Reliable Incubator Joseph J. Fischer Ricker: National, Bankk William Fry Reliable Poultry Journal Mr. Fry Fis

Coughs and Colds Warned Against Neglect

A 1900s style notice urges prompt treatment of colds to prevent serious illness. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe, effective cough medicine for coughs, colds, croup, and bronchial conditions, claiming relief without harmful ingredients. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

Foley

Papes Diapepsin for Indigestion or Bad Stomach

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as quick relief for sourness gas and upset stomachs. It claims the remedy settles indigestion in five minutes end a continuous stomach revolt by regulating weak stomachs. A fifty cent large case is recommended from any drug store.

Pape

Payson Band Shows Bright Progress Under Leader Walters

Payson, Oct. 26. Under the leadership of Frank Walters of Quincy the Payson band is making excellent progress and fast becoming one of the best bands in the county. The twenty five members are enthusiastic about the future and proud of their accomplishments. Regular practice was held last evening and the work reflects credit on Payson and its leader.

Payson Frank Walters Quincy

Davies and Davies charged with assault in court hearing

At three o'clock this afternoon in the court of Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney the hearing of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Davies charged with assault and disturbing the peace will be conducted. Davies assaulted Principal A. R. Smith of Jefferson School after the principal chastised the other's son.

Court of Justice E. J. Bonney Benjamin H. Davies

Plea and Sentence In Manslaughter Case At Carthage

In Carthage on October 27 a 26 year old man named Anderson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of James Jacob, city marshal, during an incident February 11, 1914. He was sentenced by Judge Waggoner to an indeterminate term at Pontiac reformatory under a new state law for first offenses by under 26 year olds. The plea followed a bitter contest at trial, with the defense led by William Hartzell and Judge Schofield and the state by Clyde P. Johnson and the firm of O'Hara Walker and O'Hara. The agreement aimed to avoid a possible conviction for manslaughter and expedite county costs.

Carthage Clarence Anderson James Jacob Pontiac Reformatory Jacoby William Hartzell Schofield Reformatory A. W. O'Hara

Webster Parent Teachers Program schedule and officers

The Webster School Parent Teachers Association announces its season program with officer list: Mrs. Mabel Gerke president Mrs. Joseph Thomas vice president Mrs. H Davidson secretary and Mrs. Sherman Irish treasurer. The calendar includes talks by Judge Lyman McCarl on responsibility for children who go wrong November 19 at 7 30 p m and topics through May 18 along with a school candy sale. Civil Service Exams for typists set by Gem City Business College on November 6. blanks available from college officials.

Parent-Teachers' Association of Webster School Mabel Gerke Joseph Thomas H Davidson Sherman Irish Lyman. McCarl Brazelton Eleanor King J. Greenman Q. Johnston Jackson E. Evans O. _ Johnston Gem City Business College Gem City ‘Business College

Community Training School to Start Next Tuesday

After a City Sunday session of the Community Training school executive committee met at the First Christian church. The teaching staff has not yet been chosen and will be announced about Thursday evening. The term begins next Tuesday with sessions at the Gem City Business College.

City First Christian Church Gem City Business College

Bible predicts Christ's return in the flesh says pastor

Rev I W Bingaman of Luther Memorial church told W C T U members at North Eighth street headquarters that the Bible shows the second coming will be in the flesh as Christ once walked the earth. He cited many passages and gave a thorough review of the verses. The women found the discourse especially instructive and well prepared. The meeting was well attended and routine aside from the address.

I. W.bingaman Luther Memorial Church North’ Eighth -Street

Local Pick Ups and Social Notes From Quincy

Moose whist and dance tonight in the St Francis school hall promises prizes including a ton of coal. Rev Elmer Stieg has returned from a five week trip to San Francisco San Diego and northern Mexico. Invitations issued by the Argyle Fradancing club for a complimentary dance at the Hotel Quincy on Nov 12. An election of officers for the Illinois Association of County Home Superintendents and Matrons named R A Lamar of Danville as vice president and Mrs D Weiser of Carthage as secretary treasurer. An estate final settlement for George F Laughlin was approved. Seventy acre Annie Kroeger farm sold to John J Klatt in Melrose township for 7950. Three marriage licenses issued: Chester Hodge Wil Cox and Helen Guinan Carter. Paul P Sauer and Lena Campbell. Fred William Brockmeyer and Roena Guereth.

Francis J Chicago Marquette Fire Insurance Company N. M. Rigg C. A. Walker Wesley Hospital Lena Howell Quincy York Street East Ave Lawndale 24Th St T. Co .Poling Elmer Stieg Clayton San Francisco San ‘Diego Mexico St.Francis School St. Cecelia State Conference of Charities ‘and Corrections Danville Alton Illinois Association of County Home Superintendents R. A. Lamar D. Weiser Carthage George F. Laughlin Billy Smith Annie Kroeger John J. Klatt County Recorders James Buffington Melrose Township Anna Smith Minnie Hardin John.a. Linn Chester Hodge Wil Cox Helen * Guinan Carter Paul P. ‘Sauer St. Marie Lena Campbell Murphysboro Fred William Brockmeyer Roena Guereth Fall Creek

St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Ad Claim

An old back pain remedy ad urges sufferers to rub St Jacobs Oil on the back for instant relief from lumbago sciatica or strains. It promises quick easing no skin burn and claims 60 years of use with small trial bottles available at drugstores.

St. “Jacobs St. Jacobs Adv

British Plans For Saloniki Explain Serbia Aid

Lord Lansdowne outlines Britain's role in aiding Serbia through Greece via Saloniki. He notes prompt action, allied military and naval advice, and the need to safeguard communications as Greece weighs its treaty obligations and strategic position.

Earl Loreburn Lansdowne Boreburn Saloniki Mesopotamia Tims Europe Bulgaria Gallipoli Constantinople Egypt Serbia Greece Venizelos Lansdoowne Britain France Monro Lord Loreburn

Former Iowa Chief Justice Charles A Granger Dies at 80

BEACIT Cal Oct 26 Former chief justice of the Iowa supreme court Charles A Granger died here today aged 80 He retired in 1900 after serving on the Iowa circuit district and supreme benches since 1872

Beacit Cal Charles. A. Granger Towa Supreme Court Iowa

Special sale piano and housework position ad

Too Late. to Classify. FOR. SALE Special sale High new pianos now going on at 109 N 4th St west side square one new $250 upright piano will be sold each day for $150 cash $10 bench free we save you $100 come and see 29 WANTED Experienced girl for general housework two in family Mrs Will Pfeiffer 1873 Grove Ave

West Side Square Will Pfeiffer Grove Ave

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Quincy Poultry Payson Band ORE OF Best County Gene Byrnes Waggoner Webster Parent Teachers Bingaman Union “Headquarters Miss Rose Schell South Fourth, Street Lane Savoy Padovic Overland Padavici Maine St Quincy, Ill Dea Ieeees Hippodrome Charles ‘Rohman Suits Sanderson Brian Joseph Utah Phareday Riverside Township Josiah. I. Platt May E. Platt Majestic 4Th St Sycamore G. G. Arends Quincy National, Bank
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