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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1915
Page
5
Last Week Real Estate Busy With 101000+ Dollars Logged
County Recorder James Buffington reports last week’s real estate activity totaling 101,185.97 with 42 deeds and 40 mortgages in 100 total papers. Small but steady deals dominated, reflecting overall sound business with many transfers including Amelia Van Tuyl to Alice Scott and John Wallace to Thomas Martin among numerous Quincy and nearby town parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
James Buffington
Amelia van Tuyl
Alice I. Scott
Pease’s
Quincy
John. R
Julia. Wallace
Thomas MW. Martin
T.C. Poling
Maud Anna Gill
Poling & Cruttenden
Emma
Thomas “McCherry
Louise
Luckenbill
Wood's
Grace R. Gurley
J. ‘William Stewart
Cox ‘& Bushnell's
J. William
Agnes V. Stewart
A.J. Kuhl
Ernest
Agnes FB. Steward
Mary
J. Naderhoff
Chancery
Silver City National Bank
James W. Bowles
Oren T. Bowles
Keyes
Quincey
T. C
Ella D. Poling
William H
Rosa Fy. Govert
William J. Geise
Lawndale
St. ‘Anthony’ Ss
Highway Commissioners of
Melrose
Henry and
Emma Maas
St. Anthony’s
Friederike. L
Halle
Frederick Ww. Resch
Kate, Ey
Patrick J. ‘Welsch
Frederick Ee ‘Gentemann
Ida" M. Witt
Keene ‘Township
John
Lucy
D. Smith
Samuel
Malcomson
Anna
Lucile Malcomson
Joe
J. ‘Smith
Campbell's
Clayton
Thomas
Maude
John Broderick
William Witt
South Park Glee Club Concert At Chamber of Commerce
This afternoon the South Park Chamber of Commerce Glee Club performs a concert from 3 to 5 o clock featuring Soldiers Chorus from Faust and a varied program including Sing Me the Rosary, Glee club pieces, yodels, and medleys with soloists Mr. King Mr. Lusk Mr. Barton Mr. Arnold Mr. Morford Mr. Murray and Master Oakley among others with an intermission and selections such as Old Kentucky Home and Farewell to Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South ‘Park
Chamber of Commerce Glee. Club
Mr. Barton
Lamb
Glee Club
Mr. Arnold
Mr. King
Old Kentucky
Mr.Murray
Morford
Master Oakley
Mr. Heintz
Surprise Birthday Banquet Honors The Quincy Journal Editor
H N Wheeler veteran publisher and editor of The Quincy Journal was toasted at the Hotel Quincy by about thirty co workers marking the paper's thirty third year. The celebration featured a banquet on the parlor floor followed by short talks including Wheeler pledging to guide the paper after crossing the divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Journal
Quincy
Wheeler
Matt
Dettle
Mendon
Dettlé
Schroer
Hastmaster
Tooms
Toom
Drke
Junior High System Progress Reported In City
The city has operated the junior high system for a week with smooth operation. Most grade schools teach seventh and eighth grades under the new plan, while ninth grade remains in some schools. Teachers specialize in narrower subject areas, with history taught by one teacher across seventh and eighth grades. Proponents cite earlier mastery of elementary work, broader elective ranges starting in seventh grade, and a smoother transition toward higher grades to boost continued schooling after the eighth grade.
Books for Prisoners Reach County Jail
Several books with no public library demand were delivered yesterday afternoon to Sheriff Coens for the inmates' use. Deputies and prisoners greeted the donation, and the prisoners praised the treatment at the county jail as the best they have faced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coens
Homecoming set for Miss Pumpeloy at Twelfth and Vermont
Miss Welen Pumpeloy returns from McLean and is expected to arrive Thursday. The Pumpeloy family home at Twelfth and Vermont streets will be opened for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welen Pumpeloy
McLean
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Minneapolis Woman
A Minneapolis woman describes two years of illness with side pains deemed inflammation. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she regained strength and can do housework again. She invites others to write for confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia
Pinkham
Joseph
Aselin
Fourth Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
C E Convention in Quincy Condensed at Local Church
The C E convention held in Chicago will be reproduced in condensed form at the Presbyterian church tomorrow night under the local union. The general public and C E workers are invited to hear speakers covering subjects from July’s convention. L Hendrickson Marked 54 with flowers and greetings at Franklin House as appreciative friends gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Quincy
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
L. Hendrickson
L Hendrickson
Franklin House
General Good
Franklin House Improvement Sparks Refresh on North Fifth
The Franklin house on North Fifth Street is undergoing broad improvements. The dining room receives new tile flooring and white enamel finish, with the aim of placing the building in excellent condition and making the hotel a clean, homelike resting place for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin House
North Fifth
Arnold to Speak at El Dara Odd Fellows Meeting
Arnold Otis Arnold received an invitation to speak at a county meeting of the Odd Fellows in El Dara on Oct 24. He will accept the request, noted for his high office and sterling character. He plans to conduct an Odd Fellows school of instruction in Carthage tomorrow attended by lodge members from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
el Dara
A. Otis Arnold
The
Odd. Fellows
el ‘Dara
Sterling
Carthage
Overland Knight Electric Car Promises Modern Drive
The Irwin-Overland Co. advertises an Overland coupe with Knight motor, claiming electriclike advantages, quiet operation, no gear grind, and high power suitable for European standards. Priced at 1500 plus freight, with full parts stock and local endorsements from Will Pfeiffer and others in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Knight Motor
Will Pfeiffer
Quincy Show Case’ Works
A. H. VandesBoom
Ricker National’ Bank
Will Tapp
J. G. Swanson
Irwin-Overland Co
Maine
Weisenborn Applies for Maple Grove Farm Title
F G Weisenborn filed with County Recorder James Buffington yesterday afternoon to have his farm titled Maple Grove farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Weisenborn
James Buffington
Maple Grove Farm
Dance of the Season Opens Social Season in Quincy
The Quincy council Knights of Columbus announce a September 22, 1915 dance to kick off the social season with O'Farrell's orchestra providing music. Admission is 1 dollar at the door, and to promote sociability a series of socials is planned, with a speaker urging members to recruit eligible men for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Council
Knights of Columbus
Will
O'Farrell
Ship Horses 10 Aid of Allies
Numerous carloads of horses for the Allies have passed through this area from Lathrop Missouri where thousands are being groomed for shipment. On Friday 25 cars and again yesterday 25 cars moved cattlebound, with reports of disease and deaths among the animals. A handler recalled a dead horse skinner earning a dollar, and runaway stampedes that left many horses killed or buried in shallow graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathrop
Weather dampens Basco field meet crowd
A basco field meet drew a small crowd as bad road conditions and high water in creeks kept attendees away. The Kahoka band performed and Za and Za Zalle the Quincy acrobats offered open air shows, while track events could not be held due to the wet track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basco
Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday In Quincy Clayton
The following licenses were issued yesterday Eugene D Pierson 38 Edna Mc Cuistion 20 Quincy William H H Davis 22 Millie Alice Williams 18 Clayton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene D. Pierson
Edna Mc Cuistion
Quincy
William HH. Davis
Millie Alice Williams
Clayton
Judge McCarl Unites Davis and Williams in Clayton
In a simple ceremony yesterday afternoon Judge McCarl joined William H. Davis and Miss Millie Alice Williams of Clayton in marriage. The wedding was modest but pretty, and the couple began their life together under the wise jurist's words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarl
William H. Davis
Millie Alice Williams
Clayton
Local Pickups and Events in Overland and Quincy
A weekly Overland celebration week draws attention to Locust boulevard for gutter repairs by residents. Great Majestic range demonstration at Street Hardware Company continues all week. Miss Marie Schaller returns from Chicago to study music. The Quincy Music club meets Monday evening at College of Music to plan fall and winter work. Overland Co invites Overland owners in Quincy to a noon dinner, with many responses anticipated. The home of Mrs Flora Meise at 1337 Ohio was struck by lightning Friday night causing chimney and flue damage. A meeting for painters plumbers and plasterers is scheduled for Sept 30 at the Labor temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Schaller
Chicago
Quincy Music Club
College of ‘Music
Quincy
Pesan Overland Co
Flora
Meise
Ohio
Labor Temple
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Waite Childers
Frank E
Mary A ' Freiburg
Alstyme’s
John F
Cora’ Garner
Clyne N. Ware
Wevin’s
BO George H
Louis He Berger
Louis Hl. Berger
Charles A .Schlichter
Poling
Leonard Ww. Merrill
St. 1
Walton Heights
Leonard W. Merrill
Rozena Merrill
Elizabeth B
Margorie Bartlett
Rato Nell- Hayworth Co
Fred” .W
Selma Hageman
Wood
Samuel W
Joann Yackle
T.C
John W. Cruttenden
Battell
Rosa
M. McBride
Crooks & Fowler's. Mendon
And
M. F. McBride
Farmers’ State Bank, Pt. Its
Crooks .&. Fowler’ S Mendow
Elizabeth ‘Parker
Mary B. Bull
Joseph H- Vandenhoown
Bull's
Mayme
Coppah
Tipperary
Mr. Lusk
Chorus
the Owl and the
Pussy Cat
HN. Wheeler
Eployes
Willys-Knight Coupe
Highland Parka
and. O'Farrell Orchestra
GC. Lodge
Cofuneil
Thos
H. Hammack
Locust St
R. R. No
C. ¢. G. Alphin
Plymouth
T. E. B. Sweet
Cadar
John Fastline
Bank
Keokuk
A. Moster
C. Kern
Thage
G. W. Frazee
R. R
Sutter
R. G. Anderson
Augusta
Jb. WY Aldron
M. D
Wells. Bldg
Maina Sts
Fifth Street
Aeels
ME Connell, Simpson and Company
Palace
HINZO
Japan
Wright & Davis
Lorettas
America
Darier
Locust Boulevard
Street Hardware, Company
Sloan
Bath
Hampshire Street
AL J Brockechmidt
Sixth
Hampshire Streets
SAL Hk
Mow
U-49
Mehtidy
Astor
Blooms
Whig
KOR
Underwood
6Th Ave
Iladies Wie
Conte
M.A. Duker
Margy St
W. I. Petre
Newcomb Hotel
J. D. NcMillen
South Fourth Street
Telephone
Geo. Kohl Granitoid. Company
Hampshire St
Anquire
Hampshire
H. C. Sterling
Ste
Gem City Printers
Koehler & Dye
South Fifth Street
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