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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1915

Page

2

Quincy Milk Supply Threatened by Bacteria Say Experts

Dr David Klein and a team of state pure food inspectors warned in Quincy that eighty percent of local milk is unfit for consumption and would be dumped in Chicago or New York. They cited bacteria levels up to 21,000,000 per cubic centimeter and urged pasteurizing plants and stricter health oversight to prevent epidemics.

Quincy Chicago New York City David ‘Klein State Pure ‘Food, Commission Chamber, ‘of Commerce The Civic ° Improvement ‘League Kiein Klein Har TY Handley M. C Hunter Majestic Maine Street James McNutt Serve Ag Jaen Avas Gross Fowley Health Department Dr. Redfield Redfield Redfield Endorsed Dr. Klein

Recital at St John Cathedral After Evensong

In the Cathedral of St John Sunday evening after Evensong at 4 30 organ recitals directed by William Spencer Johnson organist and master of choristers will perform a program including Schubert unfinished symphony slow movement Cesar Franck mussette from a masque Handel toccata enez cees and air from Salome with Ombra mai and Gothic March listed.

Cathedral of St. John William Spencer Johnson Handel

Local events and notices from Riverside township and city churches

Local notices report a South Side Latter Day meeting Sunday at 2 30 pm. The Ellington Presbyterian hall hosted a large Halloween social with 100 plus attendees. Highland school in Riverside township held a successful Halloween party. A demurrer was heard in Charles E. Bowers vs Ericson et al in circuit court yesterday. A Quincy real estate agent sues for commission claiming a deal transacted.

Calander Ellington Presbyterian Church Hallowe'en A. Hallowe'en Highland School Riverside Township Charles E. Bowers Ericson Delaplaine Dunlap Quincy Real Estate

Hustlers and Rustlers Battle in Y Mens Contest Pace

The Hustlers lead the week with 312 points from 88 members while the Rustlers have 265 points from 75 members as the final day of the boys contest approaches. Engine trouble slowed the Overland in the bow and over, Cole-8 surged ahead with 93 14 miles to 83 34 for the Overland. Fick tops with 49 miles as the big day looms and challengers seek gains to finish strong.

Rustlers Hustlers Trustlers Overland Fick

More Divorce Gases Heard In Circuit Court

Court proceedings revealed numerous domestic disputes with grounds including infidelity drunkenness cruelty and desertion as about twenty divorce cases were heard. One witness Mrs Nora Main recounted a tangled family history involving remarriage and a desire for separation. Others presented letters and photos as evidence of alleged unfaithfulness and cruelty.

Nora Main Main Sue Main Mains New Canton Til Frakes Jefferson Frakes Alta Frakes Flossie Bell Letitia. Brown Karl W. Brown Res Sale House Sarah Bruggard Winford T . Huggard Armabehsesst Edna. Shaffer Frederick Shaffer John W. Smith Dorothy Smith Lulu Harper Bert B. Harper Flora Randolph Chester A. Randolph

Boosters for TPA Campaign Day at Hotel Quincy

Today the Post A. T. P. A. holds a booster campaign in Peoria to recruit up to 300 new members. State and national officials arrive from Peoria and St. Louis to join local leaders. Events begin with a 9 am meeting at the Hotel Quincy, followed by canvassing, a 6:30 banquet with Ben Miller as toastmaster, an open meeting, and a grand ball for members and families.

Post A. T. P. A Peoria St. Louis W. W. Welch J. G. Powell W. A. McCullough B. H. Calahan Herman Goessling Boosters Quincy Ben Miller

Narrow Escape as Truss Falls on Irwin Overlane Job

Workmen on the Irwin Overlane building narrowly escaped serious injury Friday morning when a heavy iron truss was being set and the supporting ropes snapped. The men scrambled free in the nick of time. At Cheerful Home the ongoing rummage sale dominates activity with the gymnasium converted into a clothing store and racks of coats shoes and undergarments on display. In Champaign Earl Dunlop 17, was detained after attempting to pass a secondhand check at Model Clothing. police held him upon Champaign’s instruction and plan to send a local officer after him. A Chamber of Commerce register now lists thirty six signatures for Lincoln Douglas debate attendees from 1858 including Morris Cochran and James Callahan.

Irwin-Overlane Champaign Earl Dunlop Aeing Young Dunlop Youn Ellow Model Chamber of Commerce Washington Park James Morris Cochrane Broadway Henry W. Waldhaus Southifth Street James WH. Callahan

Funeral of Mrs Doerle in Payson Township

The funeral of the late Mrs Charles Doerle of Payson township was held at 8 and 10 o'clock from the country home and Catholic church in Liberty. Mrs Doerle, born in Bayern in 1831, died at 84 after long residence in Adams county. She leaves twelve living children, 29 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Charles Doerle, nearly 90, survives. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Several relatives from Quincy attended the service.

Charles Doerle Payson Township Liberty George Albert Herbert Quincy Clarence Walter Brickman Lima Edward Doerle Bayern Germany United States Adams County St. Boniface Catholic Church Albert Nlorbelt Newcomb Hotel C.F. Delmer

Inheritance Tax Filed on Scarborough Estate

The inheritance tax on the estate of the late Joel K. Scarborough was filed in Judge Lyman McCarl's county court. Attorney John Wheelock filed the returns showing a total estate value of 279 974 77 with deductions 3 463 88 and net value 274 540 89. An exemption of 20 000 left 254 540 89 assessed at 2 percent totaling 3 090 21 in tax.

Joel K. Scarborough Lyman McCarl John Wheelock

Salem church hosts grand Haloween celebration 1916

Salem church at Ninth and State streets held a Halloween event in the school hall yesterday afternoon and evening. Decorations filled the hall with pies cakes doughnuts cider candy and other Halloween refreshments on display. The younger attendees enjoyed the affair so much they can hardly wait for the next Halloween in 1916.

Salem Church Ninth State Streets

Two Nix Children Croup Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar

J W Nix of Cleveland Ga reports his two children Orie aged six and a sister eight suffered croup last winter. The father states Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief and cured them, urging this reliable medicine for every home to ease colds coughs and inflamed throats. Miller Arthur Drug Co endorses it.

J. W. Nix Cleveland Croup Orie Mr. Nix Bott Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Public Gravel Road Plan Aims To Connect Pittsfield And New Hartford

A movement to finish the Pittsfield to New Hartford gravel road seeks year round access for much of the county. A preliminary meeting created committees to gauge support and report back in days. Officials urge respectful cooperation to complete the project this fall, estimated at 4000 dollars.

Pittsfield New Hartford

Survey of Fifth Regiment Band and Company Equipment

Col S O Tripp surveying officer and Capt N Neaf from Springfield inspected the Fifth Regiment band and company property in the city. They prepared affidavits from those responsible for any losses. The state examining board will meet tomorrow to examine applicants for officers commissions.

S. O. Tripp Adjutant General Springfield N. Neaf Fifth Regiment Esterday State Examining Board

Town Topics: Orchestra at Paris Cafe and other local events

Saturday and Sunday evenings feature orchestra music at Paris Cafe. The Gem City Business College women teachers picnic at Riverview Park this afternoon, meeting at the college at 3 o'clock. Bartenders Ball at Turner Hall on Monday evening November 11 with O’Farrell’s music. tickets 50 cents, ladies free. Miss Florence Mester of 922 South Twelfth St. laid up with bronchitis. Ireland’s Taxi service contact 169. WAG English class opens November 1 from 7 to 8. fee one dollar per term. Miss Harrison of the YWCA to speak after Chicago convention. Molders beat Bakers 3–0 in Labor Temple bowling night. Carpenters initiate one member. metal polishers hold meeting. Heidbreder’s delivery wagon had a wheel collapse en route to State Street. Frank Porawski, Kansas City branch manager of Dick & Bros. brewery, returned home via Hannibal. Dick & Bros. secretary Dick accompanied to Hannibal. Telegram reports death of Christopher Mitchell in Fayetteville, Ark., aged nearly 81. formerly a barber in Palmyra and later Phoenix hotel proprietor. He leaves three sons and two daughters. wife predeceased.

Paris Cafe Gem Riverview Park Hhe ‘College Turner. Hall O’farrell Florence Mester South Twelfth Street Excelsior Stove, Manufacturing Company Ireland WAG Harrison Chicago Molders Bakers Labor Temple Carpenters Heidbreder State Street Eighth Frank Porawski Kansas City Dick & Bros. Brewery Hannibal Arthur Dick. & Bros Quincy Edward .Mitchell Christopher Mitchell Fayettsville Ark Christopher ‘Mitchell Palmyra Phoenix Apstiten Alvin Mitchell Fayettesville

Jury Acquits Kaelber of Speeding Charge in Illinois

Henry Kaelber a groceryman and saloonist at Fourth and Oak streets was found not guilty by a jury in Police Magistrate Reardon's court after a long trial. Officer Blackwood testified Kaelber drove past at over forty miles per hour near Fourteenth and Locust, while Kaelber and three passengers claimed speeds under twenty five. The case centered on conflicting evidence and the vehicle's route to Bear Creek for drainage district inspection.

Henry ‘Kaelber Fourth Oak Streets Reardon Knelber Blackwood Kaélber Locust Street Bear Creek

Mrs Nellie Hedges Wins Divorce Settlement in Circuit Court

Mrs Nellie Hedges, seeking a divorce from Wilmer Hedges, had her case heard Thursday in the circuit court here. She received a $500 monetary settlement as consideration, information learned yesterday.

Wilmer B. Hedges Nellie Hedges Wilmer Hedges

Proposes Park for Bowen Like A Civic Dream

Bowen Chronicle urges Bowen to create a public park by buying or leasing land. It argues a well kept park could host annual chautauqua style assemblies and boost local pride, citing a funded ball park already praised by fans. The note seeks input from teachers on this important city project.

Bowen Chronicle Bowen

Dr King’s New Discovery Promotes Cough Relief Sale

A period style health ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung trouble. It claims 46 years on the market and offers a money back guarantee with pricing at 60 cents and one dollar.

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St. John’s Cathedral South Side Cole Albert Akers Symnasium Old ‘Pike Aqilitia Equipiment State Survey Col. S. O. Tripp J. Kaelber Wenrec
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