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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

10

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Adams County Illinois

Administratrix Emma A Schmidt of William G Schmidt deceased announces a public sale of Lot 2 in Mathew Dicks Subdivision Block 72 John Wood Addition Quincy Adams County Illinois. Sale September 11 1915 at ten in the forenoon at the south front door of the court house. Real estate is free of mortgage indebtedness but subject to homestead and dower rights. Cash terms. Attorney Wim Schlagenhaus for the estate. Quincy Illinois September 11 1915.

County Court Adams County State of Illinois William G. Schmidt A. D. Aqis Court House Quincy Mathew Dick John Wood Adams Wim, Schlagenhaus A. D

For Sale Motocycles and Harleys Displayed

For sale motorcycles from the 1910s include a Pope motorcycle in good condition with S107, a single Harley-Davidson listed at 25 dollars, a 4 hp Indian at 85 dollars, 5 hp Harley at 100, 8 hp Harley at 100, an 8 hp 1914 model at 140, and a 5 hp single Harley new at 3135. Carl A. Futterer at 721 Maines invites viewing.

Harley-Davidson Harley H.p. Harley Carl A. Futterer

Divorce Bill Filed in Adams County Circuit Court

In Adams County Illinois the circuit court for the October term 1915 has a chancery bill filed by Jas Meyer against Maude Meyer. A summons issued and the defendant residing out of state must appear on the first day of the October term or the bill’s allegations will be confessed and a decree entered. Dated Quincy August 25 1915. Clerk Erde W Beatty. Deputy T R Petri. Solicitor Roy D Johnson for the complainant.

Illinois Adams Ilinois Meyer Maude Meyer Chancery Quincy Erde W. Beatty T. R. Petri Roy D. Johnson State OF Illinois Iinois Sarah B. Huggard Winford T. ‘Huggard Court House Erde

Public notice of Charles B. Reynolds estate claims

Public notice is given to all persons with claims against the estate of Charles B. Reynolds deceased to present them for adjudication at a regular term of the Adams County County Court held at the Court House in Quincy on the first Monday of November 1915. All indebted to the estate should make immediate payment to the undersigned Henry C. Sprick Executor Govert and Lancaster Attorneys.

Tinois Adams County Charles’ B. Reynolds Quincy Henry C. Sprick Govert & Lancaster

New Life Vibrator Demonstrations and Consultation Ad

An advertisement for the New Life Vibrator promises cures for ailments with free demonstrations and consultations. Charles Peters offers office treatments at reasonable rates in room 81014 Hampshire.

Charles Peters Hampshire

Adams Circuit Court notice in Illinois Chancery

In Adams County Illinois an amended and supplemental bill in chancery has been filed in the Circuit Court. A summons issues against defendants Daniel W Crippen Henry N Crippen and others requiring appearance on the first day of the September term 1915 at Quincy Court House. Unless they answer, the bill will be confessed and a decree entered as prayed. Dated August 19 1915. Erdew W Beatty Clerk F W Munroe solicitor for complainant.

Daniel. W. Crippen Henry N. Crippen Viola A. Bates Harry Bruns Carl ‘Bruns Joseph Bates B.L. Hunsaker Charles “A. ‘Terry Wilkes B. Gilmer John ‘. Gilmer Elenor Douglas Peterson John T. Gilmer Daniel W. Crippen Illinois Quincy Circuit Court Erde W. Beatty Ff. W. Munroe

Notice to creditors of William Peuster estate Illinois Adams

Public notice informs all persons with claims against the estate of William Peuster deceased to present them for adjudication and settlement at the Adams County Court House in Quincy on the first Monday of October 1015. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to the executrix Catharine Peuster, with Govert & Lancaster as attorneys.

Charges Discrimination Against St. Louis Railroads

The Business Men's League of St. Louis charged Illinois railroads with discrimination in favor of Chicago in passenger and freight rates at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in St. Louis on Sept. 15.

ST. Louis Chicago Illinois Business Men's League of

McFarland Beats Gibbons in Exhibition at Brighton Beach

Chicago lightweight turned welterweight McFarland stalled and slapped his way through ten rounds with Mike Gibbons at the Brighton Beach Motordrome. He earned 17500 for the 10 rounds, the highest price ever paid for such a bout. The exhibition featured McFarland avoiding real fighting and landing few meaningful blows. Gibbons attempted solid punches but seldom connected cleanly, especially on McFarland’s chin, and the finish echoed calls for a harsher ruling in past eras.

Packey McFarland Chicago Mike Gibbons Brighton Beach Gibbons

Suburban News notes from Agnes and nearby towns

Agnes and her grandmother travel to Petersburg for a funeral while Rev Meyers returns to Fort Wayne after Illinois Conference. Many residents visit relatives in Pueblo and South Dakota, with plans for church tents, bake sale, and extended religious meetings.

Agnes Schland Jurgens Petersburg J. W. Lewis Rev. Meyers

Local Notes And Visits In This Vicinity

Mrs Marvin Johnston of Iowa visits the area as Jewell Vandolah shows slight improvement from illness. Mrs M E McMillen remains on sick list. Mr and Mrs Alexon move into their purchased residence from William Killer. David Browning Forse Tipple and Harry Spear travel to Fall Creek Illinois to work in apple orchards. Elmer Roberts of Deer Ridge spends Sunday with Earl Browning and wife. Floral hall meetings draw good crowds and interest grows. A basket dinner is planned at the same venue. Floyd Simpson’s house progress on the lot he bought from William Kil len in the town’s northeast. Mr Yeager trades for Roy Gosnell’s store room to use as printing office. Mrs Travers visits Quincy briefly. Mrs H L Yeager of Novinger visits relatives here. Jim Inman and family move into Triplett property vacated by Robert Miller.

Alexon William Killer David Browning Forse- Tipple Harry Spear Fall Creek Elmer Roberts Deer Ridge Earl Browning Floral Hall Floyd Simpson William Killen Yeager Roy Gosnell Travers Quincy H. L.yeager Novinger Jim Inman Robert Miller

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for colds and hacking coughs. It promotes pine forest imagery, claims to strengthen throat lining against germs, and urges every family to keep a bottle on hand priced at 25c.

Dr. Bell

Basco field meet postponed due to rain

Basco Illinois district activity notes show the Basco field meet slated for September 24 and 25 was postponed because of rain. The band remained through Saturday evening but racing could not take place. Local social updates include Ada Ancelot moving, Clara Bricker visiting Emily Garard, and Phelps family relatives visiting Kahoka, Missouri connections.

Basco Quincy Mr. Phelps James ‘Harrison William “Creer Kahoka Afr Creer August Manussier Jacob Boos

Family of Heavyweights Sets Weight Record in Dayton

The Howard family of Dayton claims a national aggregate weight record totaling 1 200 pounds. Eugene Howard, his wife, three daughters, and a son balance heavy individual weights averaging 280 for him, 210 for her, with children aged 12, 13, and 44, including twins. The family plans outings in a well loaded automobile.

Dayton Eugene Howard Howard Howards The

Pacific Highway Association Holds Sixth Annual Convention

Delegates from about six states gathered in San Francisco for the sixth annual Pacific Highway Association convention. The sessions run in conjunction with the Pan American Road Congress and include the American Roadbuilders Association American Highway Association and the Tri State Good Roads Association.

San Francisco Pacific Highway Association Pan-American ‘Road Congress American Roadbuilders’ Association American Highway Association Tr- State Good Roads’ Association

Ohio Oil Co raises crude prices by five cents

Findlay Ohio Sept 15 The Ohio Oil company announced a five cent price increase for six grades of crude oil. Current quotations list North Lima 1.08 South Lima 1.05 Illinois 1.09 Princeton 1.09 Wooster 1.25 Indiana 0.93 per barrel.

Findlay Ohio Oil Company North Lima South Lima SLOS Illinois Princeton Wooster Indiana

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