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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1915

Page

3

Meeting Called To Discuss Law Fraternity In Quincy

Lawyers in Quincy plan a Monday morning meeting at 11 90 oclock in the circuit court room to discuss moves by the board of supervisors to relocate County Attorney J T Inghrams office and to move the law library. They threaten to enjoin salary payments and raise a fund for legal steps. The board has approved changes and may award a contract for the alterations, heightening tension between the bar and the supervisors as discussions focus on duties of the county attorney and potential shifts in state and county legal work.

Law Fraternity Quincy Law Circuit Court Board of Supervisors J. T. Inghram Law Library Court House Inghram Committee On Llaws Aare Wolfe Wagner The Board of ‘Supervisors

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by St James Reader

A reader from St James Missouri testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar cured a severe lung cold and pains, claiming it straightened him up and recommending it as a genuine cough and lung medicine. The note adds that mothers report cures for children with croup and that hay fever and asthma sufferers find quick relief, via Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

Wentworth St. James Foley Miller and Arthur Drug Co

South Siders Meeting Honors New Fathers at Club

Two South Side Boat club members Elmer Mutz and Arthur Doht were congratulated at a well attended meeting as Doht became a father to twins. Alder man Arthur Weisenburger shared notes on Cincinnati firemen's convention while routine business and social plans followed. A whist and dance by the Ladies Aid society is set for September 21 with social dances and home talent play preparations to follow.

South Side Elmer Mutz Arthur Doht Arthur Weisenburger Cincinnati Ladies’ Aid Society

Lloyd May Run Again for Congress in Missouri

Hannibal Missouri September 17 James T Lloyd indicated he may seek re election to Congress from Missouri First district amid speculation spurred by his visit to Hannibal for county highway engineers convention. Lloyd declined to confirm plans saying he has not spoken on the matter recently and suggested he did not rule out candidacy.

Hannibal James T. Lloyd Congress Missouri County Highway Engineers Lloyd

Stollbergs Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Oscar Stollberg and their children marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a family trip described as an enjoyable hunting and fishing outing.

Oscar Stollberg

War Not the Solution Says Rabbi at Temple

Rabbi J H Halprin told a Day of Atonement sermon at the Jewish temple that war harms society by sending the strong to battle while the weak stay home to perpetuate the race. He argued that one God is universal, not tribal, and condemned armaments and profiteering, saying war is not a solution.

Paris Frech Anny J.H. Halprin Schiller Europe Lord Disraeli England

First Christian Church to Celebrate 65th Anniversary

Quincys Pulse Church announces the First Christian Church will mark its 65th anniversary with special services next week inviting former pastors and members. At Soldiers Home stock quarantined due to foot and mouth disease. access to stock barns barred. Reports of a Rome outbreak denied by authorities.

Christian’ Church Hve Rome

Colored Speaker Dr. Charles Stewart Addresses Race

Dr. Charles Stewart of Chicago, a well known colored newspaper writer, spoke at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church last evening on the subject Building a Race. His lecture drew a large audience and was greatly enjoyed.

Charles Stewart Chicago Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church Stewart

Prowler Foiled in North End Home Attempt

A prowler attempted to enter Ezra Felton’s residence at 639 Vine Street last night around 10 o clock. Neighbors alerted police after spotting the intruder forcing a window. Officers Riley and Maas arrived but the suspect fled down the alley before arrest.

North End Ezra Felton Vine’ Street Riley Maas

Starts Crusade on Pictures by City Censor Member

Mrs. John T. Inghram of the city board of censors says she will crusade against films with immoral themes. She tried to block Three Weeks at the Savoy theater, but as the sole board member present at a trial run she could not act. She protested, yet theater owner Anton Padavic must continue showing the picture as protest came too late to alter the program.

John T. Inghram Board of Censors Savoy Theater Anton Padavic

Pastor Joseph Postner Leaves for Dayton Wedding Visit

Rev. Joseph Postner of St John’s Catholic Church departs Sunday for a week in Dayton Ohio to attend his niece’s wedding and spend time at his old home.

Joseph Postner St John's Catholic Church Dayton Ohio Hid Net

Local Pick Ups Overland Celebrate Week in Hannibal Visit

Overland travelers Roy Purpus and family, formerly of this city now in Tulsa, are en route to Hannibal for a visit with Mrs Purpus's parents, Mr and Mrs C C Schnitzer. Various local items note hospital visits, post office parcel counts, Masons election, Y M C A activities, a peace pageant, and local social gatherings.

Overland Aird Mire Roy Purpis Tulsa Okla Hannibal aArthur Innis Mt. Sterling St. Mary's Hospital Oscar Grover Boyd St. Mary G. I. Thompson Will Osborn Mr. Sterling Thompson

Bryan considers a private peace envoy trip to Europe

William J Bryan told editors he may visit neutral European nations as a private envoy to bolster peace and neutrality. He said the trip could yield information to aid in avoiding preparedness and to support treaties with Britain France and Russia. He noted doubt about undertaking travel but will study the idea and use interviews to strengthen diplomatic ties.

Washington William J. Bryan United States Europe William, Fargo Bryan America Great Britain France Russia Germany Austria Belgium

Convicts Recaptured in Illinois Penitentiary Escape

JOLIET Sept 17 James O Neill and Joe Seattie who escaped from the penitentiary Thursday were captured in the prison yard tonight. Clarence Brown, the third member of the trio, was captured twelve hours earlier. All are back in cells in solitary confinement.

Joliet James O'Neill Joe” Seattie Penitentiary Clarence Brown

Aledo Horseman Shot at Mercer County Fair

Clarence David of Kewanee, owner of horses racing at the Mercer County Fair in Aledo Illinois, was shot and killed this evening by William Meyers of Knoxville, another horse owner, after a quarrel over yesterday's race. Meyers was arrested without opposition.

Aledo Clarence David Kewanee Mercer County William Meyers Knoxville Meyers

Danger in Sluggish Bowels and Foley Cathartic Tablets

An old newspaper advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a reliable relief for biliousness headaches and sour stomach. It claims they cleanse the bowels, stimulate liver function, and improve overall intestinal tone. A Cross Keys Georgia dealer testimonial praises the product as thorough and without bad effects. Miller and Arthur Drug Co. is credited.

B. J. Hudson Cross Keys

Lost and Found Ad Arranges Meeting Place

A Whig LOST and FOUND AD will arrange the meeting place for finder and loser to retrieve or return a missing item. The notice states the exchange location and timing details to facilitate a safe handoff.

Great Western circuit race meet closes with six events in Milwaukee

Six events concluded at the Great Western circuit race meet in Milwaukee on Sept. 17. Heavy track slowed times. Walter Cochato won the special pacers race with a $3,000 purse. Notable results include 2:12 trot won by Slippast, best time 2:00%. 2:09 pace won by Hal Mapes, best time 2:68. 2:20 pace won by Dexter Direct, best time 2:0834.

Milwaukee Wisconsin State Walter Cochato Madden Peter the Great William Dyer Lou Green Green Dictatis Admiral “Dewey II Dicky G Princess Margrave Margrave Royal T Hall Pinkerton Hal ‘Mapes Hall Tommy Jay Ell Mack Cochato Flower Direct Braden Direct E. R.N Bertha Carey Evelyn B Pace Dexter Direct Baron Direct the Savoy Madame Mack George Gano

Mail Carrier Back From Omaha Convention

John Kelker, a popular mail carrier at the local post office, attended the national convention of mail carriers in Omaha and visited nearby after the event. He has returned home and will resume work today.

John Kelker Omaha

Chicago Cubs Buy Mulligan From Davenport

Chicago clubs purchase Eddie Mulligan, shortstop from Davenport Three-I, with the transfer completed before the second game of the Three-I league championship series. Mulligan will report to Chicago after the local series as Murphy, former Chicago National League president, facilitates the move. Big Country Dance tonight near Ursa, hosted by James Bourne, drawing residents from far distances after weeks of planning.

Davenport Bruins Webb ' Murphy Chatka W. Murphy Chicago Eddie Mulligan Ter Mulligan Murphy James Bourne Ursa

Foley Kidney Pills Restore Sleep for Rosemont Resident

His Rest Was Broken 0 D Wright of Rosemont Nebraska writes that six months of nightly kidney pains and shossing were ended by one 50 cent bottle of Foley Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy for backache rheumatism sore muscles and swollen joints and notes it contains no habit forming drugs. Miller Arthur Drug Co.

D. Wright Rosemont Neb Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Bonney birth and家庭 honored in La Grange

A report from The Whig notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Stephen Bonney of Shelbina Missouri at the Bonney home in La Grange. Prof Bonney heads Shel binaries schools with 17 teachers. Also marked is the eightieth birthday of Mrs Mary Riechenmeyer, honored by her children Mrs Unnencher Miss Clara Riechenmeyer Quincy Mrs William Beck Lafayette Ind Mrs William Arentz Pittsburgh Pa Mrs Theodore Schultz Batesville Md and Miss Laura Riechenmeyer Chicago.

Justice Bonney the Whig J. Bonney Stephen Bonney Shelbina Stephen ‘Bonney la. Grange Mary Riecemeyer C. A. Unneweher Swoman Unnencher

Read This The Texas Wonder Cures Kidney Trouble

An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues in men and women and children. It promises bladder regulation, diabetes relief, and general cures with a two month dose. It cites testimonials and lists Dr. W. Hall in St. Louis as the contact for orders via druggists.

Texas Wo W. Hall St. Louis

Furnished Rooms in Southeast Corner 4th and Elm

Nicest furnished rooms in the city with all modern conveniences and reasonable rent. Located at the southeast corner of 4th and Elm Streets or 734 North 4th Street. Telephone 2050-3.

4Th and Elm’ Streets 4Th St Jersey C. Miller State- Street

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