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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1915

Page

8

Sixtieth wedding anniversary at Charles Wagner home

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Collins celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at the Charles Wagner home east of Coatsburg. A large crowd gathered, with a grand dinner and relatives from Quincy Liberty and Great Bend attending. Their son Morris from Great Bend surprised them, and the day featured a long, festive meal and greeting of guests by Mr. Collins. The event included many family members and local officials in attendance.

Coatsburg Collins Hazel Lawless Liberty Friends Morris Great Bend Ind Genttleman Moses Olinger D.L. McNeall Kendall Fred: Wolfe Rollin Wagner Hazel Wagner Quincy Jasie Hessart Eliza Grubb

Leader Denies Emigration Figures in Irish Question

London dated piece reports nationalist leader John Redimond releasing a letter to counter claims that large Irish emigration is driven by conscription. He cites figures from 1913 1914 and 1915 showing emigration has fallen by at least fifty percent and continues to decrease.

London John Redimond

Death of Christian Mitchell 81 in Fayetteville

Christian Mitchell 81 died after months of illness following a fall. He lived with his son A J Mitchell in Fayetteville for eleven years after moving from Palmyra Missouri. He was born in Straussbourg France and came to the U S at seven. Funeral at Winkleman residence this evening then shipment to Palmyra for burial in Palmyra cemetery.

Fayetteville Ark Christian “Mitchell Daily Democrat Christian” ‘Mitchell Chas. Winkleman A. J. Mitchell Mitchell Palmyra Katherine Lux Pine Bluffs Fayettevile Winkleman M. le Gillespie Edward Hy “Mitchell Quincy Sidney Cincinnati, O Emma Tudor Cincinnati Dora. Minirding Quincy, Til Edward . Schaeffer Quincey John Lux Jacoby

Whig sports writer moves to Burlington Gazette

Leo P. Sullivan, Whig sports writer for two years and former Inter Ocean staffer, leaves Quincy for Burlington to join the Gazette. Widely regarded as a top local writer, his departure is noted on the sports page though local fans regret the move.

Leo. P. Sullivan Whig Burlington Gazette Sullivan Inter-Ocean Quincy The St. Paul

Claims' Large Estate in Denver District

Denver, Oct 30 The estate of Winfield Stratton valued at 9 million dollars draws claims from several women who assert relationships. Mrs Sarah Mellen of Kansas City is named as claimant, while Colorado officials who oversee the estate expect to disprove her claim.

Denver Col Winfield Stratton Colorado Sarah’ Melien Kansas City State of

Local news notes from Quincy and York area events

Community briefs describe local gatherings at St. Marys hall and York corners, a Halloween social at Berean classes, and an 18th annual bartender ball at Turner hall. Entries mention Weilers for York, J J Freiburg Undertaker, future beauty spot on York street, and local business updates including Irwin Overland cars and Thomas A Brown Jewelry.

al Gorrell Goldie Quincy W.C. A Weilers York Corners Halbach-Schroeder Christian Church Ninth and Broadway Hallowe'en Evelyn Woodworth Fern Burrows John’ McCumber G. W. Johnson J. J. ‘Freiburg Phon

Cascarets Urge Clean Inside For Health

An ad promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent box laxative to cleanse the liver and bowels, stop headaches and illnesses, improve breath and mood, and even suit children. It touts a cheerful, overnight wake up feeling and claims broad benefits from gentle cleansing.

Divorces Granted in Local Circuit Court Cases

Judge Albert Akers announced next week’s docket after granting divorces to Nellie Hedges from Wilmer Hedges and Clara Whitcomb from Willie Whitcomb for cruelty and drunkenness respectively. The week includes trials for damages by Lillie Wurst executrix and other civil matters. jury to report Monday with cases against Quincy Railway and Western Union Telegraph company among others.

Albert, Akers Lillie Wurst C. Henry Wurst Quincy Railway Company Akers Nellie Hedges Wilmer ‘Hedges Clara Whitcomb Willie Whitcomb Thomas Lane William P. Comeford Nicholas Heintz Comieford Lane Susanna Price George W. Price Rosanna Tebo Assumpsit Albert John H. Michelmann Calvin Gruell Gruell Matthew F. Carrott Selma’ Edwards Bessie Smith William Smith William Wollbracht Western Union Telegraph Company Anna ‘Montgomery John’ Montgomery Lillie’ ‘Wurst C. Henry Wurst’ Estate Quincy Railway Sherman County Bank C. M.millisack Cassen J. Meints Scie Facias Chauncey W. Curtis Quincy Railway Company Mina Slough Nicholas Kohl Mary Kaufman Harm Herron William ’ Whitaker Isaac _P. Slough Slough

Golden man suffers double leg fracture in well digging mishap

John Franzen of Golden was brought to Blessing hospital with compound fractures in both legs after falling about 20 feet while helping dig a well. He, age about 35, was assisted by Dr Bates of Camp Point and Dr Knapheide and was reported resting well last night.

John Franzen Golden Blessing Hospital Franzen Bates Camp Point Knapheide Knapheide To Help Care For the, Unfortunate,man. Mr. Franzen

Carranza and Villa Movements Linked to White House Shadow

United States Senator William A. Smith charged at a Republican rally that Carranza and Villa were inspired and directed from near the White House. He claimed the bands operated with impunity, within five minutes of the executive mansion, amid criticism of current Mexican policy.

Boston Carranza Villa Mexico White House United States William A. Smith Michigan

Serious condition of Sedalia doctor after thumb infection

Sedalia Missouri October 30 Dr F Morley 35 a well known central impart physician is in serious condition today due to infection in one thumb contracted last Sunday while treating a patient Six physicians are attending Dr Morley

Sedalia F. Morley Morley

Secret Sept wedding announced in Fort Madison couple wed in Keokuk

E T Carse and May Wes s e l l s of Keokuk arrived in the city for a Sunday visit with Mrs Wes s e l l s parents Mr and Mrs Bert Wes s e l l s at 1923 State street The couple were married in Keokuk on September 11 and have lived at the Alie apartments in Fort Madison The announcement comes as a surprise to many of Mrs Carse s friends in Quincy who extend their best wishes He is an employee of the Town Telephone company in Fort Madison and she has many friends in Quincy who wish the couple well.

E. T. Carse May, Wessells Keokuk Bert. Wessells State Street Carse Miss Wessells Aliee Fort Madison Wessells Bell’ Telephone Company Bell Home Telephone Companies Town ‘Telephone ~ Company Quincy

Murder report names two priests and a prospector slain

WINNIPEG Oct 30 Captain Lockhart of the mounted police arrived with an official report on the killings by Eskimos. The two priests were Fathers Turquetil and Leblanc, and one of the prospectors was a man named Caldwell.

Winnipeg Captain Lockheart The Mounted — Police Turquetil Leblanc Caldwell

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Cold gone head and nose clear after two hour doses. A dose every two hours until three taken ends grippe misery and breaks up a severe cold. Opens clogged air passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and stiffness. Costs 25 cents, tastes pleasant, no substitute.

Pape

Texas Wonder Cure Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief

The Texas Wonder promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women and bladder issues in children. If not carried by a local druggist it can be mailed for 1.00 with two months treatment per bottle and testimonials available from Dr BE Hall at 2926 Olive Street, St Louis Missouri.

Texas BE. W. Hall Olive Etrast Toula Aruecaidte

Officials Deny Reports on Meat Cargo Confiscation Policy

Washington officials issued an official denial of reports about U.S. policy on England seizing Chicago meat packers cargoes. The cases have not reached President Wilson for consideration. The report mentions protests and an arrest warrant for James Salina alias Genero Perini linked to a murder while serving terms at San Quentin prison.

Washington, D.C State Department England Wilson James Salina Genero Perini

Stranger Arrested in El Paso Case Report

San Francisco detectives departed for El Paso Texas on October 30 to pursue a stranger arrest related to a pending case. Details remain sparse as the officers travel to pursue leads and await further updates.

San. Francisco el Paso Tex

Five Days of Liberty in Chicago Court Story

In Chicago on October 80 Coby ii claimed to be the son of a former Milwaukee minister as he faced a burglary charge. He was said to have stolen a book after leasing a Joliet property five days earlier following an eleven year prior burglary sentence.

Chicago Coby. ii Milwaukee Joliet

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