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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
2
A small skin patch can grow worse if ignored leading to itching and burning. Use Resinol Soap and Ointment to soothe and clear irritation, a remedy prescribed for over 20 years. Drugstores sell both, or request free samples from Resinol, Dept. 54-R, Baltimore Maryland.
Stephen H. Cummins, a noted lawyer and speaker, seeks the Republican nomination for Congress at large in Illinois. A former candidate who lost narrowly two years ago, he is praised for campaign oratory, loyalty to the party, and experience with governors and senators since John A. Logan. He endorses woman suffrage, the budget system, tariff protection, and rural credits to aid farmers. owns two Sangamon county farms and is a longtime Republican. Primary is September 13, 1916.
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mail on receipt of $1 00 One small bottle two months treatment and seldom fails to perfect a cure Send for testimonials from this and other states Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Mo Sold by druggists.
Joseph Schwartz longtime Quincy resident died at 2 55 pm Friday at his home 214 Spring street from peritonitis after a two day illness He was born December 31 1853 in St Louis and would have been 63 next birthday He worked as a boiler maker for C B Q and later in a meat market He was a member of St Boniface church and Burlington Relief Association He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs C F Requet a granddaughter Mildred and a brother John Schwartz Funeral notice later.
Daniel Galvin died at 3 30 Friday morning in St Vincent's Home after a long illness. Born in Killrush Ireland on August 15 1828 he lived in America since youth and worked on railroads including Wabash Burlington and QQ. He resided in Macomb for fifty years and served 57 years as Burlington section foreman. He leaves Esther widow three children Elizabeth Schanauer and W D Galvin and two grandchildren. Funeral plans and burial in Macomb after arrival of family.
Samuel T. Carr formerly of Adams county died at 8 a m Friday in his Jonesboro Arkansas home. Born January 21, 1856 in Adams county he was 60. He moved to Jonesboro in 1904 and had lived there 12 years. He managed the estate of Dr Henry Hatch and later worked in real estate. His widow, formerly Frances Reeder of Melrose, is seriously ill in Jonesboro. He leaves four children John Wilbur Edwin and Mrs G W Brownfield all in Arkansas and four sisters in Quincy Racine Brookfield and other Wisconsin towns. Burial details pending.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Tenk will be conducted at 3 o clock this afternoon in her home 629 Spring street Khurial will be in Woodland cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Katherine D Schnier will be held at 8:00 A M at her home 13380 Spruce Street and at 8:30 A M at St John’s Catholic Church Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery
Miss Hasford and Miss Mary Hasford and Mrs. Margaret Murphy hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Steffey of Kansas City and visited friends at cottages 1 and 2. Elmer Bradney attended Labor Day events in Quincy. Mrs. Murphy improves after hospital surgery. laundry staff increased to 13 with new manager Mrs. Heelen. Several cottage exchanges and visits noted among residents. Col. Shepherd corps met with 19 members and one visitor at Lippincott hall.
A vintage mail-in offer promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing. The ad urges readers to cut out the slip, mail it with name and address to Miller & Arthur Drug Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
The report lists residents from Hunter Missouri and nearby towns assigned to cottages 7 and 9 after furloughs starting in early spring. It notes Mrs. Neuman staying in cottage 1 and admitted to cottage 7, John Wessels of Quincy asked to speak at prayer events, Miss Anna Rankin visiting cottage 22, Mrs. Shaffer and her son traveling, and talks by Dr. R. J. Law at a sergeants meeting. It also mentions Lydia Shearer returning from New Canton to Mt. Sterling area and Euphemia Rock recovering from breast cancer surgery in Mayo Hospital now at home.
The First and Vermont Street Baptist churches plan joint services this Sunday with morning preaching at Vermont Street by Dr LeGrand and assistance from acting pastor Dr Thomas Stephenson. Evening events combine in a Federation mass meeting at the Presbyterian church. Sunday School at Immanuel chapel follows at 3:00 p m with gospel service at 7:00 p m.
A 52nd reunion of the 137th Illinois Volunteer Infantry is set for October 10 and 11 in Quincy. The event joins veterans from the 16th 28th 50th 78th and 119th Illinois infantry and Third Missouri cavalry with Capt L Barber as president and Bert Wessels as secretary.
For 47 years the soothing antiseptic balms in Dr King s New Discovery have healed coughs and relieved congestion. The ad claims both young and old testify to its effectiveness for coughs and colds and urges buyers to get a bottle from their druggist at 50 cents.
Sunday services notices must be in The Whig office by 5 o'clock Friday evening for inclusion. Prayer schedules, church events, and minister listings to be received with clear church names, locations, and service times.
Grace Methodist at Fifth Street led by Rev J O Kirkpatrick holds Sunday school 9:30 morning service 10:30 Epworth league 6:45 preaching 7:45. Vermont Street church with Rev N M Rigg offers Sunday school 8:15 morning service 10:30 Junior league 3:00 Epworth league 6:45 evening sermon 7:46. Bethel at Jefferson Twelfth led by Rev Emili Goetz has Sunday school 9:16 German service 10:30 Epworth league 6:45 evening 7:46. First German Kentucky Eighth under Rev A H Hertzler Sunday school 9:16 morning service 10:30.
Rev A LeGrand conducts Vermont Street service with Sunday school from 9:45 to 11:45 and evening worship at 7:46. Corner Fourth and Jersey holds morning worship at 10:46 with 9:15 Sunday school and B A at 6:30 followed by evangelistic services at 7:45. Immanuel Chapel Cedar and Twenty-second lists Sunday school at 4:00 and gospel services at an unspecified time. Spruce Street Chapels at Sprige and Fifth offer Sunday school at 2:30 and Rev L Smith leads morning 10:00 and evening 8:00 services with 2:30 Sunday school.
Rev. G. M. Gampie, priest in charge, leads Matins at 7:00, Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11:00, with Sunday school at 10:00.
The Cathedral of St. John at Hampshire and Seventh announces Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Rev. W. O. Cone serves as priest.
Rev George Arthur Buttrick leads Congregational Church on Twelfth and Maine with Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 morning services at 11 00 and Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 Free reading rooms in the Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10 00 to 5 00 Morning subject Substance
At Presbyterian Church Broadway and Eighth I Fort Hartley pastor. Sunday school nine. Morning services at 10 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 45. Evening services at ten 30. Morning subject Where the Heart Takes on Hope and Power.
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church on Washington and Eighth led by Rev. G D Hamm offers Sunday school and Bible classes at 9:00 and divine services at 10:00. Luther Memorials at Jersey and Twelfth, with Rev. I W Bingaman, has Sunday school at 9:10 and sermon at 10:30. Evening services in the Presbyterian
Multiple congregations in York present Sunday school times German and English services and Young People's meetings. Churches include Evangelicat St Peter's Salem Evangelical Christ Evangelical St Paul St John's First Christian East End United Brethren and others with varied times for Sunday school communion and services culminating in evening gatherings and federation event details.
The Christian Mission at 214 North Fourth Street offers Sunday services with morning worship at 10 45 on the theme The Happiness of Saints and an evening sermon titled Idolatry of Modern Times Special music will be provided and G H Meinardi manages the evangelist Bob Jones meeting in Quincy
In Bethel Methodist Church morning service will be led by J H Fisher due to Rev Emil Goetz’s conference absence. John Wessell will lead evening services. First German Methodist church has no services. Reverend John H Spindler, Quincy native, leaves for Taylorville in September after studies at Rochester Theological Seminary. He previously supplied fields in northeast Missouri with wife and daughter Esta. M E Evert of Chicago to preach at Christchurch with German morning and English evening sermons. Presbyterian Christian Endeavorers plan year activities after meeting at Ada Green’s home. Rev A W Fruechte to preach at Tioga mission festival. Luther Memorial Sunday School elects officers led by Roy Bennett with Condron treasurer and H D Condron as superintendent. Rally Day set for Sept 17 and promotion day following. Mizpah Bible class hosts Gem City Business College attendees with welcome supper at J H Crafton’s home.
Miss Maude Dunbar of East Maine Street entertained the Branches of the Vine club of the Vermont Street Methodist church Friday evening. A brief business meeting preceded a social hour and picnic luncheon with music and readings by Lillian Schingenhaus Fern McKenzie Helen Judd and another unnamed participant.
Miss Helen Gross of Warsaw studying music and Miss Nellie Guseman of Leaine joined guests at the Dunbar meeting in a lively social gathering with discussions and hospitality.
Orpheum and Belasco present The Newlyweds and The Man from Manhattan. Family Joyce Fair features The Little Samaritan and Selig Tribune. Pokes and Jabs in Hired and Fired. Savoy shows The Sign of the Spade. Gem presents Destiny's Boomerang with Margaret Gibson. Quincy Ivy Close screens Peaches and Ponies.
Born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Broemmel at 827 Cherry street a daughter Thursday morning. Marriage licenses issued include John Carlisle Quincy legal to Claude Hogge La Grange Mo legal.
In Friday morn ing's police court session a single defendant appeared Bert Smith who was fined $2 and costs after a brief disposition The case concluded quickly with the single defendant and a modest fine.
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