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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
5
President Wilson will discuss the economy and appropriations with Senate and House leaders before Congress reconvenes in December. He plans to give the issue personal attention and will review expenditures estimates with his cabinet as they are completed.
Police report W B Clark arrested for speeding on North Twentieth Street and to be arraigned in police court this morning. Harry Maurath hospitalized at St Mary's after an ambulance transfer from his home on Hampshire Street. Mr and Mrs Douglas Shoaf of Springfield visiting C E Fitzgerald. Shoaf is a distributing deputy in the eighth internal revenue district and Fitzgerald is field deputy collector. Miss Ida V Garnett, Lincoln school teacher, returns from Chicago where she toured the expo showing progress of the colored race Jubilee display. Garnett notes Lincoln school pupil work is strong. Rev J W Bugaman of Luther Memorial preached graduation sermon in Columbus for eight graduates at Christian church. Leo Gathright arrested on city warrant for assault by Marold and Rice. Fred Davis of Cherryvale and George Hodge of Rockford, after visiting Obert Beatty, depart for St Louis. park system praised in Gem City. Rev P R Powers delivers farewell sermon at Grace M72 church and plans to move ahead with conference assignments in Springfield.
The B G M boys of the YMCA held a social meeting at the association building last night. Games were played, refreshments enjoyed, and all had a good time. J F Toedte, formerly the boys' secretary, and Fite, located in Chicago, gave talks.
Hollis died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 due to a complication of diseases. He lived in Golden for nearly twelve years and was a respected citizen known for a cheerful outlook. Born in England, he lived in Philadelphia and Chicago before moving to Golden. He married Martha Corbin at 19, had eight children, and later married Millie Hackney. Services were held Monday in Golden with Veritas lodge and Odd Fellows in charge, then burial at Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg after a frail service. Threshing progress was disrupted by a refreshing shower Monday in Golden.
Two additional bodies were recovered today from the engine room of the wrecked U.S. submarine F 4 in drydock. Identification proved impossible due to condition. Officials overseeing the disaster inquiry hope to clear debris from the hull by Thursday.
Paris dispatch confirms Italy has declared cotton contraband of war per Havas Rome report. The move signals broader wartime controls on trade and materials deemed essential to belligerents' war efforts.
Members of the K of C lodge announce the fall and winter dance series will resume on September 22 at the K of C hall. The first dance will be an invitation affair with O'Farrell's orchestra engaged for music. Officers will be elected at the regular meeting Tuesday.
News from Colmar reports the strike of oil well number 7 on the Hamm lease owned by Snowden Bros near the Hatch Bros lease of Weber and Sliney. Pumps began Sunday night, averaging 240 barrels daily, with two large tanks erected to receive oil. After cleaning and jack installation, machinery will move to a new site for a fresh prospect, and the owners plan to name the well Blue Ribbon with blue-painted equipment across the field.
Harold F Smith 28 oldest son of Walter I Smith U S circuit judge and former congressman was found dead from a bullet wound at the family home in Council Bluffs Iowa. The shooting is believed to have been accidental.
German aviators bombarded Gerardmer in the Vosges mountains killing several citizens. Gerardmer, a tourist spot with about 10,000 residents, lies 18 miles south of St Die and is a favorite summer destination.
The board Pr Review led by Oscar Armitten chairman Captain Alex Sheill and William Kells of Mendon yesterday completed its task. The board noted little work during the summer compared with other counties and praised the tax assessors whose duties in the county treasurer's office kept three smiling faces there during the break.
Local items report Patty as Wee editor P C Cana visiting on business. Moose hall hosts Ladies Moose afternoon whist and evening dance on September 8. Mrs Mary Musselman returns from Bluff Park and Mr Huffman plans move to Woodmen Sanitarium area. North Star Camp MWA holds regular lodge meeting with luncheon at Illinois cafe. Justice Bonney marries Ce cil Crawford to Pauline Leightner both of Quincy. E C Peter travels to Chicago. Wells duo to east, then Dayton before wintering with Musselman family. Quincy National Bank directors meet. Mina Fierge estate inventory lists lot 14 block 4 Camp Point, notes and accounts. Charles Faulker bound over for alleged attack. Irwin Lummis returns to Champaign for university. D H Palmer to Springfield for C and Q traction hearing. Marion Long released on bond after alleged assault. Illinois Naval Reserves back from Great Lakes cruise. upcoming meeting Thursday. Mrs Ann Herr suffers apoplexy. improving. Poultry and Pet Stock group holds annual outing at Kaiser's garden. discuss armory show. Addie McClure seeks divorce from Arthur and restoration of maiden name. Protestant churches plan prayers for public schools with sermon by Rev Bingaman.
In Adams County Illinois the cashier H F J Ricker swore to a bank statement dated September 1915. Notary public August H W Ehmeyer witnessed the oath. The document lists a total of 6,010,230.20 as correct and attested.
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