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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1915

Page

7

Public Endeavor Program at Presbyterian Church Delights City

A large crowd attended a Christian Endeavor program at the Presbyterian church recounting the Chicago World's Convention. William Martin introduced speakers, readings represented by local figures, and pledges reached about 875 to the world body with several members contributing five dollar donations. The event also featured "Printer's Ink" and "Citizenship World’s Message" readings before the local union met to discuss Camp Point convention arrangements.

Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Chicago William Martin Christian Endeavor Union of Ilinois Mr. Smith Grover Pfeiffer A. J. Shartle Boston

Narrow Escape in a Runaway Buggy near Burton

Mr and Mrs Brickham and their child of 326 South Fifth street escaped serious harm when their horse bolted on a country road in Burton township. The buggy toppled near a cliff edge but Brickham halted it by grabbing a wheel and cramping the shafts. A passing party aided the family, the horse and buggy sustaining only broken shafts.

Brickham Child Horse Man 326 Fifth Street Burton Township Brickhams Burton

Parish Flag Captured as St Francis Clinches Title

St Francis defeated W C U Sunday afternoon to clinch the Parish league championship for 1915 with a 6–1 record. The twin bill also saw St John's win 7–2 over Soniface. Roswey starred with sharp hitting and baserunning in the standout innings.

St. Francis St. John's Club Soniface Roswey Eaders

Lew Graff Arrested on State Warrant for Peace Disturbance

Lew Graff was arrested last evening on a state warrant charging him with peace disturbance after a complaint filed by Velma Holman.

Lew Graff Velma Holman

German IM Jr conference adjourns in Pekin transfers pastors

The German IM Jr conference in Pekin adjourned last evening. Rev Kasiskepf of Bethel Church moves to the Central Illinois conference and Rev Hertz is returned to this city.

M. E

Yankees Shut Out as Sixth Straight Loss Stands

Detroit defeats New York 2 to 0 with three-hit efforts from Leonard and Shore. Washington tops Cleveland 3 to 2 as three runs in the first inning power the win. The report notes remodeling at Lyon's Commercial hotel and Pastor Rev. Lyon welcoming travelers.

Yankees New York I. Rhe Detroit Fisher Russel Nanamaker Washington Cleveland Gallia Boehling

St Louis Beats Philadelphia In Eight to Two MLB Game

St Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2 as Pratt starred with two doubles and a homer in four at bats. Sheehan lasted four innings while Phillips and Leary teamed on the mound. The line score shows St Louis scoring early and pulling away.

St. Francis R.H.O Bernhardt Druffel Bernbrock VandenBoom Mast Otte Roswog C. U. Names AB R.H Collins Dunker Ct Weibring Sete Schapers Pfeifer Trimpe Tim Weibring Pe Montague Terwelp Rosweg Silvers Philadelphia Phillips Wilkes Barre Pat St. Louis Sheehan Pratt Poe

Augusta Reopens Commercial Hotel Under New Management

The Commercial hotel at Augusta has been reopened after a closure with Rev. A. L. Layton taking over as proprietor. Officials predict a bright future for the hostelry under the new management.

Augusta Rev. A. L

Jury Secured in Bank Conspiracy Trial in Illinois

In Danville Illinois a jury was secured today in the U S district court for the trial of H J Froehlich and James West brokers of Chicago and Oliver Harker cashier of the Johnson City bank charged with conspiracy to wreck the bank and violations of the national banking law. Examination of witnesses will begin tomorrow morning.

Danville Ill United States District H. J. Froehlich James West Chicago Oliver Harker Johnson City

Pimples and Skin Eruptions Signal Bad Blood

An old advertisement claims pimples skin eruptions and scrofula show a weakened state of the body due to bad blood. It touts S. S. S. as a 50 year blood tonic to purify the system, cleanse the blood, revitalize red cells, and brighten the complexion, urging readers to obtain it from their druggist or contact the S. S. S. Co in Atlanta.

S. S S. S. Co Atlanta, Ga

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Quincy Universal Daniel Frohman Hall Caine Broadway Violet Merserau Wm. Garwood Cameron Sisters Billy's Mare Robbins Przemysl U. S. Navy Lillian Walker T. Waldfogel Clark North Sixth Street Quincy Il H.f.cafler Pri Hemo Drug CO Beekman Miller& Arthur Drug Co ATS Reproduction Victory St. John’s James A. R. H Donnell SS Oamhorst Sesling Stalf Reese Heim Ce Winking St. Boniface AB. R. E T. ‘Boniface St. John’s Druffel Strucix Gut Qoff Krogman Q ““Roeman Butcher Aheran Jeererson Pramers OF Democratic Party Jefferson Louisiana Purchase Virginia Liberty United States the Republic Madison Jenoaen Anheuser-Busch ATP IIL Leonard Shore Senators R.hlf Garrett Jones Carter O'Neil Gallia and Ienry Lyon Commercial Camden. Christian Augustaris A. Lt. Layton Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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