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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1915

Page

7

Quincy Likely Endorsement of Tice Road Law

Springfield meeting of county clerks and supervisors heard support for the Tice hard roads law with debates from R F Staymates and Thomas Wilson. The convention may endorse the law and select Quincy as next meeting place with officers to be elected and adjournment planned for tomorrow.

Springfield Quincy Associated Press Adams County Chamber of Commerce William J. Smith Oscar Arntzen William Cunnane James B. Cook Associated Press Dispatch Ill State Highway Commission Clinton Illnois Thomas Wilson Illinois

Ray Pfanschmidt writes to Macone

In a letter dated October 17 1915 Ray A Pfanschmidt formerly of Adams County now in Wichita Kansas reports sending a clipping from the Eagle the largest paper there and notes Wichita as a busy town. He mentions a recent nation balloon race and a Sunflower tote race and sends regards to Macomb Journal.

Wichita Sunflower State Macomb Ray A. P ‘Anschmidt Adams, County Wichita Kan Kan Eagle Vic Murlock Spen Ray A. Pfanschmidt

Citrolax Best Laxative For Digestive Comfort

R. H. Weihecht of Salt Lake City Utah endorses Citrolax as the best laxative he has used. It relieves constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels without gripe or unpleasant after effects. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. supplies.

Salt Lake City Utah Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Arm House Robbed Of Watch And Rings

Yesterday afternoon a farm home near Locust Street on Fifth Street Road was entered while the Schutte family was away. A gold watch and chain, two gentlemen’s rings, a lady’s ring, and a gala bracelet were stolen. Mrs. Schutte left about 2 o’clock. the door was unlocked when she returned around 5. An investigation found the front door open and a strange person seen nearby at 4 20. Police and sheriff were notified and authorities believe they know the robber from descriptions.

George Schutte Locust Street Fifth Street Schutte

Pioneering Nonoperative Treatments Promised For Chronic Ailments

Practitioner touts twenty years of study and practice curing chronic conditions of the stomach bowels liver kidneys bladder blood and nerves without dangerous operations. Claims speedy safe cures with special non cutting treatment for piles fistula and rupture. Free examination and consultation offered.

Four-Year-Old Falls From Porch Railing

A four year old child of Walter Castle on North Eighth Street slipped from the railing atop the front porch yesterday at noon. The fall from about eight feet fractured a thigh and injured the child, though officials do not expect serious complications.

Walter Castle North Eighth Street

Y M C A Masquerade Draws Large Local Crowd

With 25 dressed for the occasion and nearly 100 present the 1B G ML masquerade party at the Y M C A proved a big success Luncheon was served and a social hour held The Boys' Secretary praised the social features The prize awards listed for best makeups Earl Carlton first H Coffman second Dorsey Endres third most comical make up William Schaffner first Bentley Hutchinson second John McDavitt third best stunts McDavitt and Hutchinson first Carlton and Leggett second Bernard Timothy Louis Gilmer and C Surreell third all in dialogue work

Y. M. Coa al Pee Earl Carlton H. ‘ Coffman Dorsey Endres William Schaffner Bentley Hutchinson John McDavitt McDavitt Hutchinson Carlton Leggett Bernard Timothy Louis Gilmer

Call Extended To Rev George A Buttrick For Quincy Pastorate

Rev George A Buttrick of Chicago is offered a unanimous call to lead the First Congregational Church in Quincy. At a large business meeting 70 members attended and no one opposed. Buttrick, 24, recently graduated with honors from a Manchester England theological school and has served in Chicago and Wequetensing Michigan since arriving in the United States four months ago.

George’ A. Buttrick Chicago First Congregational Church Pattorglass Buttrick Congregational Church James Robert Smith Quincy St. Paul United States Hull England Manchester Wequetensing Michigan

Halloween party boosts Loyal Legion Education system support

Mrs Edith Russell attended a fourth party with the Roses and Buds of the Loyal Legion Cooperative Educational system at Fifth Cher TH. The event aimed to entertain and recruit more members, especially youths, to use the headquarters as a social center and aid the institution's growth. Adults have frequently attended headquarters meetings, and the youth interest promises a bright future.

Edith ‘Russell Loyal ‘Legion Cave Hallowe'en Russell Promsing

Rustlers Lead Flusters In MCA Campaign Night Show

The Rustlers held a 168 to 55 lead over the Flusters on the MCA membership drive after the first day and planned a stronger showing tonight. Receipts totaled 293 for The Rustlers and 125 for The Hustlers. Mrs Manchester of Joplin Missouri visited the city as guest of Mrs Crafton and departed home after a pleasant stay linked to past cottages in Ludington Michigan.

W. F Manchester Joplin J. UH. Crafton Chicago Crafton Luddington, Mich

A Healthy Baby Expectation Praised by Mothers

A promotional note touts Mothers Friend as a safe dependable external remedy for pregnant women. It claims relief from nerve pressure and strain on the cords and ligaments, reducing nausea and morning sickness, and recommends purchase at first class drug stores.

Eighteenth Annual Ball At Turner Hall Advertised

Yesterday afternoon a notice announced the eighteenth annual ball at Turner Hall next Monday night under the Bar Tender's League auspices. The event is described as very pleasant and successful in prior years and well attended. Tickets are in demand and indications point to a financially and socially satisfactory affair.

Turner Hall Bartenders’ League

Mrs Kauder Will Filed Leaves Small Legacies

The will of Mrs Amanda Kauder filed yesterday leaves only one dollar to her son George and to her daughter Alice Alvina Schiele due to prior advances. Household goods go to son Edwin. All other possessions are divided equally among Péter Edwin D Henry L David B and Charles A Kauder.

Herbert A. Mahon

Mrs McCoy Funeral Held In Springfield

Mrs Elizabeth McCoy of Clayton died at her son's home in Springfield Tuesday night. The 57 year old was well known and respected in Clayton. The remains will be sent to Clayton via Quincy tomorrow for a brief service in Clayton.

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