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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
10
Classified by Carl A. Futterer at 721 Maines. Listings include 1914 Harley model at $140, hip Harley at $100, new Harley at $135, and several other bikes. Prices range from $85 to $140. Call or visit to view available motorcycles in good shape.
State of Illinois Adams County. In Adams Circuit Court October Term 1915 J A Meyer complainant No 3499 Divorce Maude Meyer defendant resides out of state Bill of Complaint filed summons issued returnable first day October Term Quincy Fourth Monday October 1915 unless defendant appears on return day and answers decree sought will be entered Dated Quincy August 25 1915 Erde W Beatty Clerk Per T R Petri Deputy Roy D Johnson solicitor for complainant
Public notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Charles B Reyn olds deceased to present for adjudication and settlement at the County Court of Adams County at the Court House Quincy on the first Monday of November 1915. All indebted persons to the estate are asked to make immediate payment to Henry C Sprick executor Govert and Lancaster Attorneys.
In the Adams Circuit Court Taois to September Term A D 1915 Wilkes B Gilmer by Zada Terry his next friend Complainant No 8423 Vs Partition Daniel W Crippen Henry N Crippen Viola A Bates Harry Bruns Carl Bruns Joseph Bates B L Hunsaker and Charles A Terry as Guardian of Wilkes B Gilmer and John T Gilmer and Elenor Douglas Peterson and John T Gilmer Defendants It appearing by affidavit that defendants Crippen reside out of Illinois Notice is given that an amended and supplemental Bill in Chancery has been filed and that summons issued returnable on the first day of the September Term at Quincy Court House on the third Monday in September A D 1915 unless defendants appear the bill will be confessed and a decree entered Dated Quincy August 10 1915 ERDE W BEATTY Clerk F W MUNROE Solicitor for Com
Public notice to all persons having claims against the estate of William Peuster deceased to present them for adjudication at the Adams County Court in Quincy on the first Monday of October 1915. Executrix Catharine Peuster requests all indebted parties to pay promptly. Govert & Lancaster, Attorneys.
The state department announced receipt of a note from the American legation at Berne asking for the recall of Ambassador Dumba. The note was delivered in Vienna on September 10.
Rev John C Clark, former University of Chicago professor and author of theological and philosophical works, died at his Alton home tonight of heart disease. He was 82.
Fragmentary note: after you discover you have fost a watch parasol or telephone. Speak to The Whig about publishing a lost and found ad. The text signals a request for help locating misplaced items and notifying readers.
Mrs. Robert Petty of Millington Illinois visits in this city with Mr and Mrs William Kratzer Miss Mary Boodin of Astoria visits with friends and relatives Mr Fred Guy of this city called in Colmar Tuesday Mrs Thos Farrenkople and husband and Mr Rial Irish motored to Quincy Monday returning that evening Mr and Mrs Art Foster and wife who have been visiting in this city left for Princeville Illinois Sunday to reside Mr Herman Kratzer of this city called in Blandinsville Sunday Mr James Foster and wife who have been visiting in Kewanee returned home Sunday Mr G A Falder of Macomb City called in this city Monday Mrs T H Smith of this city who has been visiting in Galesburg returned home Wednesday Mr and Mrs John Zimmeton Mr and Mrs Wm Webster and Mrs Orval Flemings motored to Keokuk Iowa Tuesday but were caught in rain and returned home by train Tuesday evening Mr Raymond Wakefield who has been visiting in Quincy returned home Wednesday Mr Wailer West of Kewanee who has been visiting in this city left Sunday evening for a few days visit in Quincy Mr D E Fenice of this city departed Sunday evening for St Louis on a short business trip Mr Simon Kest of this city called in Macomb Wednesday Mr R W Webster of this city employed by the Chicago Steel Workers returned to duties Tuesday Mr John Eakle and John Hall who have been land seeking in Montana
The article records multiple local transfers of property and residence sales including Warren Kelly selling to H Smith and Eli Robertson purchasing the Geo Peterson home. It notes Mr Sherrick's daughter May moving to Darrah Sherrick farm with husband and Harry Sherrick to till next year. Families plan moves to Astoria and Idaho while others attend gatherings in Bowen and West Point with a picnic dinner and a dinner, reflecting a period of movement and social activity.
New Salem Illinois reports Miss Gladys Branch visiting with Mrs Fannie Hohe on Monday. Miss Nona Gray spent Sunday with her cousin Nellie Gray. Ida Corliss of Arkansas City Kansas visits friends and relatives and plans to stay until November. Kaat Elsa worked on railroad track laying trains for a few hours. Grace Fife, recently ill, shows improvement. Ida Corliss had dinner with Charley Bell midweek. Mr and Mrs Elbert Gebhardt and their baby were guests of Mr and Mrs R.
Mrs Harvey Reinhardt and Mrs Ida Curliss visited the Shaffner home after a reunion at Faye Carnes. Guests included Harvey Reinhardt and family, Rev Reinhardt and family, Herman Dunnham and family, Mrs Mary Reinhardt, Eva and Orville Reinhardt, Mrs Anna Reinhardt and son Otto of Kinderhook, and Mr and Mrs Frank Shaffner with Mrs Tda Curliss of Arkansas City. Henry Hillman died in Jacksonville. remnants brought home for Alfred Hillman’s family funeral at M E church led by Rev Walters. Sarah Plummer died Saturday. funeral was Monday at 10 with Rev Ennis officiating. she leaves son Dell and many friends.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Hone as a cure for colds. It claims pine forest inhalation strengthens the throat against germs and promises invigorating, mysterious pine qualities. A bottle costs 25 cents for family use.
New Ulm Minnesota September 17 officers of the Minnesota National Guard gather for two days of instruction and discussion on military subjects focusing on efficiency of militia organization and national preparedness.
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