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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1916

Page

9

Help for Working Women Helps a Frankfort Woman Recover

A Frankfort Kentucky woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength after severe female weakness prevented her from working She used three bottles and now can perform all duties She urges other women with female troubles not to lose hope and to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts

James Conley St. Clair St Frankfort Lydia LE. Pinkham Lrdia BE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Examinations for Carriers at Pittsfield Sept 15 1916

Fifteen young men sat the city mail carrier examination with two posts and a substitute to be filled after civil service review in Washington. Names include Sert Whitten Roy Lenyon Hughie Bowers Paul Fife Fay Eagle Eli Tooley James Halpin Frank Abers John Carrot Lee Atwood Roy Trimond Matt Conroy Dark Perry Joe Brooks and Frank Barnes. Several residents report moves and social notices as community life continues amid court terms and school plans.

Pic Psfield Civil Service Washington Wise & Biof Sert Whitten Roy Ilenyon Hwighee Bowers Paul Fife Fay Eagle Eli Tooley James Halpin Frank Abers John Carrot Lee Atwood Roy Tiamond Matt Conroy Dark Perry Joe Brooks Frank Barnes Julius Siegle Laine East Washington Street Supt R.A. Kichmel Kammerer West Adams Street Eerwin Robinson Home Place Rhert Ervin Leo Peters Ervin John Brew John Craven Carnes Monroe Street Craven Griggsville Harry Tipbee Pattle Creek Mich

Cuticura Heals Itching Burning Skin Condition

A testimonial from Mrs. P. R. Gardner of North Vernon Indiana dated April 19 1916 describes Cuticura Soap and Ointment healing her young girl's scalp eruptions and hair loss. The ad touts Cuticura for toilet and nursery use and offers free trial by mail with an address in Boston.

P. R. Gardner R. R North Vernon Ind Dept. H Boston

Camp Point funeral for George Bar tells elder citizen

The funeral service for George Bar Tell, a longtime and respected Camp Point resident, was held in Bushnell on Wednesday afternoon. Numerous local names and visits are noted including quincy visitors, students heading to Champaign and Champaign University, and social engagements around Maplewood High School and area families.

Plainville Ill Residents In Local Moves And Visits

Orson Morgans and Justin Wagg at school in Payson. Mr and Mrs Philip Way of Perry visited relatives here. Mrs Rosetta Collins visiting Barry. Dr Ayieshire hosted a doctors social at his home. Wagy and Serles families with Bonifeld family visited Elizabeth Bonifeld near Barre. Vanice Sellers led workers to Ramsy orchard Wednesday. Rev G F MecAmber back for another year. Baptist Sunday school won parade prize at Payson picnic. Several attended funeral of Uncle Benjamin Hull. Frank Waters family traveled to St Louis for groceries. Nina Hellymer at Payson school this winter. Attended show in Quincy. Laura Monroe returned from Tallula.

N. J. Eddy Daniel Dunhan Bly Foreman Springfield Churich Misa Bertha Koote Odd Fellows Orphans Lincoln Florence Mathie Leslie Theron Doocy Priday Champaign U. of L Nina Allen Ashland John Conrad St. Leouis Mero Perry Alen Isaac Petty White Trail William Schmidt Martin Nash Bluffs Kathe May Poest Nebo Pittsfield George Welly Jane Stebbins Louis Kelly Fam Wy Jacksonville Joseph Shastid Cincinnati Parent- Teachers’ Association Charles Weeks Fitllfield Chambers- Dure Barlow Latke Antons Milton Mesdames Sullte Jess Aol W. Uayden Frank Plrder Oakland State Normal Faye Tippets John Carnes Quincey Carnes Board of Supervisors Wantz Kinderhook Ted Pleasant Hill Detroit New Salem Baylis HE Ek. Woods Mary Brown Olive Drek Blossie Weindriel Myrtle Hhinks Doris Woods McMahon Gallaher Washington D. C Alice Meehan Chicago Ray James Terry Ringling Helen Deocy State University Margery Jones St. Louis Lillian Williams Chienage Pike County Perry Edna Murphy Rollo Ihw Murphy Armour, S. LD William Scanlan Charles Frederick National Guards Laredo Texas Kansas City Myrtle Riley Kewanee Frank Murphy Bert Crawford A. V. Wills and Sons Dredging Company North Carolina George Knox Mabel Coughlan Meredosia Quincy Circus Frank Turner Margaret Miller Harriet Reed Alonzo Leonard Elizabeth Hull R. O. Smith Selby Foreman McFaddin Harrison Meserve George Housell Ed Strubinger el Dara Howe Woods Hannibal Agenda Club Earl Grigsby C. A. Butler Lake Chautauqua N. Y Charles Blake Gussie Kirkpatrick Jerseyville Ruth Hick Pecatur J. O. Hart Barry C. J. Watson Bar George Bartells Camp Point Bushnell H.C. Moyer Alvin Garrett Gladys Frazier John Brazier Ruth Liggett Myrtle Hayes Maplewood High School Aubrey Strickler Golden Charles Dues Pueblo Colo Seneca Selby Lloyd Curry Canton Lee Omer Kankakee Kansas Trrace Turner Edith Welly Irene Muckmoor Chiense Chic Edith Universef Tlinals Miss Trene Teckford Womens’ College Guy Taw Carthage Mattie Reed RS OB. Wall Gladstone William Gibhraith William Downing Orson Morgans Justin Wagg Payson Philip Way Perry Tl Rosetta Collins Ayieshire Soeper Medical Association Charles PP Wagy Floyde Serles Wacy Elizabeth Bonife Nina Hellymer Laura Monroe Tallula

Six Die as Ammonia Tank Explodes at Newark Plant

Six men die and two are hurt when an ammonia tank at the Interstate Milk and Cream plant explodes in Newark New Jersey. Among the dead are Samuel Botkin president of the firm and Harry Lutz foreman of Frick Machine Company. The nine by eighteen inch tank was being tested before installation and witnesses were spectators to the blast.

Newark N. J Samuel Botkin Interstate Milk and Cream Company Wer Harry Lutz Waynesboro Frick Machine Company

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Croup at Home

A Georgia otre keeper from Jefferson, T. J. Barber, praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping severe croup. He recalls two of his children aged eight and six were cured last winter, and calls the remedy reliable for his large family of ten. He urges keeping a bottle on hand to avoid doctor bills. Miller & Arthur Drug Co. distributes.

T. J. Barber Jefferson Foley

Retailers Race Meet in Hamilton

Five cars carrying the Hamilton Retailers association toured Illinois towns on September 15 to advertise Conklin's fall race meet on September 28 and 29. The tour included Basco, Denver, Bow en, Augusta, Plymouth, Bentley, Carthage, Burnside, Perris, Elvaston, Nauvoo with band concerts. Entries close September 27.

Hamilton Ill Hamilton Retailers’ Association Illinois Conklin Basco Denver Bowen Augusta Plymouth Bentley Carthage Burnside Perris Elvaston Nauvoo

Picnic Held by 1.0.O.F. in Colchester

A Colchester picnic for members of the 1. O. O. FP. lodge their wives and friends was held despite cool weather. Delegates from Macomb Tennessee and Plymouth attended. Dinner was served at noon in the town hall before moving to the picnic grounds with swings and a cheerful gathering.

Colchester 1. O. O. FP. Lodge Macomb Tennessee Plymouth

Elephant hanged for trainer’s death in Tennessee

In Kingsport and Ewin Tennessee, the circus elephant Mary that killed her trainer Tuesday was hanged Thursday using a railroad derrick car. The decision and execution followed public notification and local court action.

Ewin Tenn Mary Kingsport

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Mrs. Conley Giles Bros West Side Square Iec Keeley Institute Dwight, Tl Swift Knollenberg Milling Co Quincy, Hl Chree Rock Island Keokuk Ft. Madison Buffington A. H. Pennoyer Lola Marion Henry Marion Rockport Marion Wills Neva Carter Strother Grigsby Chicaga Red Wills Walter Beckenholt Lawrence Gay Paul Grigsby Sue Long Edith Martin Gertrude Hiaines Jacile Horton Chine Goodwin Lola Mahon Joshua Sanderson Ethel Cawthon Hannibs Margaret King Gem City Business College Cy Harlow Glen Hillman Alpha Keys Nellie Atwood New Hartford Isaac Strauss Albert Dutch Creek Farm Russell Bagby Park Lacy L. Ss. Lacy Brown & Mays Rexall Invincible Welsbach Niles Scalp el Roi Tan Rosa Vega Quaker Bond Porto Rico N.E. Cor Plainville, Ill Georgia Otere O.F Hang Elephant N. Sixth Street Richelieu, Heinz and Libby- McNeil Quincy National Bank Fourth and Hampshire Sts Rte Ys Y. M. C. A. Thrift Committee
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