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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
2
In circuit court yesterday about a score of divorce cases unfolded distressing tales of abuse and abandonment. wives testified of stove poker strikes and other violence as husbands fled with money and vows. several couples faced allegations of drunkenness infidelity and desertion, with hearings continuing.
Louis Fuelbier, an automobile enthusiast, ordered a mud hen for a friend but paid the freight when delivery costs fell on him. Attorney John Wheelock later found the bird on a canoe trip and returned it to Fuelbier, who then sent it to Wheelock. Wheelock refused it and Fuelbier bore the charges.
In the First Christian church parlors a dinner for Christian Blessing served about 200 last evening. A sumptuous chicken pie feed yielded receipts around $100, though expenses reduced net profit. Profits will aid refurnishing the hospital room in need of supplies.
Three more survivors who heard the Lincoln Douglas debate in Washington park on October 13 1858 were added to the register at the Chamber of Commerce building yesterday J F Daugherty Helen F Carrot Bristol Quincy Sarah Pratt Winger Quincy and James Darnell of the Soldiers Home. Celebration meeting postponed due to executive committee members absence. next Monday evening planned for outline of next year’s program. Louis Murphy formerly of Quincy now Hannibal brought to St Mary’s hospital with a broken leg after falling from a tree while picking apples.
The ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds and hacking coughs. It promises strengthened throat lining and immunity against germs, urging families to keep a bottle at hand for every day health.
In a bustling score roundup the Overland team led by Fick surged ahead in the boys' campaign, piling up 73 1 2 miles to 50 for the Cole-8 by nightfall while 50 to 60 boys visited the swimming pool. The day featured heavy point totals with Hustlers and Rustlers posting strong showings and cash tallies for top performers.
Palmyra Missouri reports a large Democratic gathering in Hannibal with forty decorated autos in a morning parade led by the Palmyra band. The Whig newspaper is praised for timely news on rural routes, and Franklin hotel gains patronage as carpenters and builders finish a modern European plan facility with hot and cold water and steam heat.
Advertisement item from Fort Palm area dated 7A era targeted at WarG. WAM appears in caption. Text is fragmented with limited readable facts about promotion or event. No clear date or location provided beyond era reference.
City officials decide awnings may be erected only if seven feet wide and must carry a bond to cover potential damages. A committee will draft regulations aligning safety with fire concerns, while aldermen split on allowing broader awning widths. Fire Chief warns overhangs may hinder firefighting. Hotel Newcomb feature noted.
New York October 28 Tomorrow marks payment day for the Anglo French bond issue recently floated. Subscribers are expected to provide funds to cover purchases. Payment may be made in full or 50 percent tomorrow with the balance due December 3. Bonds carry 5 percent interest and mature October 15, 1920.
In Topeka Kansas Oct 28 many leading physicians and surgeons from Kansas Oklahoma and other states attend the annual convention of the Southwest Medical Association. Sessions opened today and will continue through the week.
Officials of Royal Oil and Gas report the first Aleshire lease well came in dry yet the company remains optimistic. A second drill near the dry hole is planned within a half mile, with drilling expected to start today as efforts intensify to locate oil. The oil venture is costly with about $2,000 spent per well to test depth and potential yields.
Shel b ina Missouri Oct 28 Virginia Hardy three miles southeast of Shelbina fell headfirst into a bucket containing four inches of water on a back porch. Found by her mother she died before a physician could help. The Hardy family is prominent in the area and the community mourns the tragedy.
The city union in the U B church shifts plans as E P Gates field secretary of Illinois and Ham pton field secretary of Ohio join the session. A monster banquet at Luther Memorial Church will host about 200 attendees after a series of addresses by local workers and visitors. The program explains the Millionaire Club venture launched in Chicago at the World convention by Dr. Francis Clark.
Mrs Millie Lake of 711 Jersey street was fined five dollars and costs for creating a nuisance by burning bonfires near her neighbor Mrs Althea George who washed for a living. George testified the fires spoiled washing and led to repeated complaints to the city attorney. Other police court cases included Thomas Mitchell and Edward Robinson fined 2 dollars and costs for intoxication.
Luther Memorial church at Twelfth and Jersey streets held an autumn coffee hosted by the Ladies' Social union. The decorated parlor featured pumpkins autumn leaves and orchard products. the event drew strong attendance with many visitors during the afternoon and evening.
Phoenix, Oct 2. A proclamation urged Arizona residents to aid those in the Clifton Strike zone where several thousand copper miners have been on strike since Sept 11. The governor requested food and clothing be sent to the district to assist the striking workers and their families.
A blaze discovered at 2:50 am in the alley behind 518 to 522 Jersey Street destroyed five horses and three rear stables, with losses near $3,000. Horses owned by William Miller and Amelia Brinkman perished. buildings including Gallagher store rooms and Bastert estate barns burned. a Miller carriage works stable and a Pocras property also affected. Fire origin under investigation. first discovery by William Meyers. fire amid rapid spread, firefighters contained flames within minutes. Additional alarms at 1:25 am and 5:05 pm reported separate fires in nearby homes, with minor damages and smoke from electrical iron components.
In a well attended Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting at the Maine street lodge hall, two new members were welcomed as officers kept their chairs. The session featured enthusiasm and a committee was named to organize the annual ball near early December, with George Schumacher Mescher Ralph Wisman Albert Buckles and Leroy Wolf among those listed.
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