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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
2
Unsettled potato market and rising fruit imports mark an active period in the local market. California quinces appear at five cents each or six for 25 cents, with apples slated for grading and storage next week. May include scarce cabbage and heavy fruit orders for circus trade.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Terwische were held at her home on North Eighth Street and at St John Catholic church with Rev Father August Hohl presiding. The service drew a large crowd and included floral tributes. Bearers named were William J Ruff John Kovyer Conrad Koyer Fred Burgdorf Ed Lock and William Burgdorf. Burial followed at St Boniface cemetery with Rev Father Hohl in charge. Mrs Conrad Burgdorf of Custer City Oklahoma attended.
John Benjamin colored died early Thursday morning at his home 2017 Spruce Street from advanced age. He had been blind for years and led a retired life. He leaves his widow.
The funeral for Mrs. Frank Tenk will be held at 3 pm Saturday at her residence 629 Spring Street. Burial follows in Woodland Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine D Schnier will be held at 8 o clock Saturday morning in the home 1330 Spruce street and at 8 30 o'clock in St Johns Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The funeral for Lawrence E Harvey was conducted at 1 pm Thursday at the family home on Eu banks road and at 2 30 pm at Luther Memorial church, with Rev I W Bingaman officiating. Many friends attended and floral offerings were noted. Bearers: Herbert Herr, George Pfanschmidt, Otis Heidbreder, Frank Ohnemus, Edwin Kleemeyer, James Durst. Burial followed at Green mount cemetery. Out of town relatives included Mr and Mrs Herman Kuhlman of Paloma and Mr and Mrs Fred Schlitman of Coatsburg.
Emily J Schallenberg et al transfer It 1 Littlefield Subdivision Quincy to Albert L Ruths for 3800. Marguerite E Keal to Russell T Barr pt nw 14 sec 6 2s 87 310. Weller D Rood et al transfer to Mary Campbell pt It 52 Moulton's survey Quincy for 2. Thomas H Hammack to John E Burnett It 296 Poling and Cruttenden's addition Quincy for 900.
An old style drug ad touts Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as relief for stuffed heads tight chests and lingering colds. It claims honey glycerine antiseptic tar and ease of breathing make it suitable for children and adults and urges purchase at the druggist for 25 cents.
Well known speakers selected for the Adams County Christian Endeavor convention in Clayton September 22 23 24 with a full program of services sermons and business sessions. Delegates will be housed by Clayton Endeavors and meals provided cafeteria style plus a Saturday noon banquet.
Eleven meetings will be conducted in Labor temple at Ninth and State streets next week. On Monday: Electrical workers, Carpenters No. 1366, and Tailors. Tuesday: Beer drivers, Cigarmakers, Stone cutters, and Labor temple directors. Wednesday: Bartenders and Building Trades council. Thursday: Team owners and Carpenters union No. 189.
Mrs. B. T. Rice announces that Dr. H. V. Hart will assume Dr. Rice's medical practice. Hart will use the rooms on the third floor of Stern Building after Sunday, September 3, continuing the same courteous care.
This ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a 47 year old remedy that soothes coughing and relieves congestion for all ages. It urges buying a bottle at the local druggist for 50 cents.
Fred J. Kern and Thomas O’Connor visited the Soldiers Home for H. N. Wheeler’s funeral and toured cottages while meeting residents. News covers hospital updates, travel to St. Louis and Lincoln, Ringling Bros. show plans, family illnesses, recent funerals, and ongoing visits by Cottage 4 and 20 members.
Mrs Florence E McConnell of Decatur will speak this afternoon before the Women's Forum in the Chamber of Commerce building. Her topic is Can a Woman be a Good Citizen and a Good Housekeeper. Admission by membership card, each member may bring two guests, new members can join at the door for 50 cents. There are seventy members and every Quincy woman is eligible.
Carl J. Johnson from Abingdon will address the Union Christian Endeavor society next Tuesday evening at the First Christian church. Officers for the coming term will be elected. Special music and brief talks from each society will follow. This marks the annual fall rally and first union meeting since early summer.
A brief report lists several church and society activities. Brodgen spoke to four men. Mrs. Harry Reynolds attends the Adar convention in Ursa on September 21. Ladies' Sewing circles at Jacobi Lutheran and Salem churches, with luncheons and decorations noted. The Ruth and Naomi and First Christian groups held meetings, sewing, and quilting events, weather affecting schedules, and Barney Shallenberg hosting the next gathering at Sixteen Kentucky streets on September 21.
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