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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

3

Sweden Urged to Formal Apology on Dispatch Controversy

London Sept 18 The Associated Press interview with Admiral Lindman Swedish foreign minister drew official astonishment that no formal regret had been offered. Foreign office officials said a formal apology would help ease Great Britain Sweden tensions. Lindman said Sweden would stop transmitting German dispatches and sought to remedy the abuse while denying knowledge of their nature.

London Associated Press Admiral Lindman Foreign Office Sweden Great Britain Lindman Washington Germany

Ministers Deliver Farewell Sermons

Reverend A H F Hertzler of the First German Methodist and Reverend G F Oliver of Vermont Street Methodist preached farewell sermons on Sunday morning. Hertzler departs for Nokomis Indiana in pursuit of a pastorate. Oliver spoke of the new pastor, Rev Francis Asbury McCarty of Jacksonville, who will arrive soon and will lead next Sunday.

A. H. F. Hertzler G. F. Oliver Vermont Street The Methodist Church J. C. Brown William R. Leslie Jacksonville Rev Leslie Rev. Brown Ren. Niebur Fred W. Niebur Bert Crawford A. G. Crawford Wills Dredging Company North Carolina First Methodist Henry Yuell Christian Church Sunshine Coury W. 5 Binns Clifford G. Jones Elsie M. Davis Barry Arthur Reeves New Salem Trula Smith Pittsfield J. K. Crawford

Quincy Auto Club to Meet Friday for Road Plans

Members of the Quincy Automobile club will gather at the Chamber of Commerce Friday night to discuss better roads in Adams County and funding methods. Representative Samuel Thompson of Paloma may speak and explain key good roads legislation from the last legislature, with the club likely acting on his recommendations.

Adams County Quincy Automobile Club Chamber of Commerce Samuel Thompson Paloma

Quincy Will Help War Library Fund

The War Library campaign to raise one million dollars for national soldiers relief was discussed at the library meeting. No action was taken but a Friday session will organize the committee structure and appoint workers to secure Quincys share of the fund.

War Library Quincy National Soldiers “War Library

Bijou Theater to reopen after remodel by Highland Park manager

H. L. Breinig, manager of Highland Park, will remodel the Bijou theater and reopen early in October. He has leased the property for a long term and will invest in enhancements including a wood and glass sidewalk canopy and interior renovations to improve patron comfort and access.

H. L. Breinig Highland Park

Birthday Observance for Camp Point Man

Camp Point Sept 18 Mr and Mrs H C Cecil were surprised as all their children arrived with baskets to celebrate the 75th birthday of Mr Cecil the following day. Twenty three relatives attended from Ursa Loraine Denver Bowen and other nearby towns. Local society notes list visits travel and community events across Camp Point with many neighbors mentioned.

Camp Point H. C. Cecil Karry Brewer Fanmington L. O. Sutton H. G. Henry George Cyrus Miss Aume Augusta Lloyd Curry Quincy Airs Roy Reed Ray Reed Cildren Ray Miller Frances Blizabeth Sparks Bess Everett Taylor Jesse Moore Lily and Kane Liberty Mary Huns Lou Connor Adair Mary Upchurch Lambert Huber Pearl Hunsaker Minneapolis Minn Charles Wisehart Henry Myers Fowler William Steiner Lois al. Homer la Grange Myers E. J. Kline Golden T. T. Burke Ruth Liggett Frances Creekmier Chicago Hazel de Moss Russell de Moss Vernon Jacobs Clair George Jacobs Clarence Alva Miller Kellerville Belle Perkins Thomas Brown Near Clayton Perkins Anna McGartland Elsie Hubert Coatsburg Fred Tieken Flossie Lee Taylor, Mo M. Riley Trial Trogdon Ursa Rankin Castle John Schieferdecker West Point Caroline Schieferdecker Charlotte Beckett Lizzie William Todd John Ihrig Pauline Eugene Near Golden Paul Curry Fannie Elliott Collinsville Julia Simmons Ela Slade Fred Rupp Jacob Lucker Isaac Cutter St. Paul Christian Endeavor Columbus Hazel Hart Ruby Zula Lula Little Neva Nations Edith Judith Booth Cecil Gr Macobbb Charles Dunham Lyle Timewell Frank Rutledge William Perkins Gertrude Isabelle Frances Pilcher Lena Pierce Florence Volbracht Galesburg Knox College Frances Creckmeier The Christian Church John Beckett Lloyd Frank Mensendike S. R. Hendrickson Roseville Bert Thomas Hendrickson Orvile Enfield Charles Webster Ralph Elvaston Market Edwards Reason Beckett John Ward Clayton Harley Rutledge Unas Allen North of Town Thomas Taylor James Funk Orpha W. B. Grove

Revolver Found With Girl in Police Custody

Julia Ferguson a Negro girl was taken into custody Monday evening by Officer Scharnhorst. A loaded revolver was found on her. She faces intoxication charges before Police Judge Reardon today. Police also arrested Harry Howlett, a known court character, on gambling charges. He allegedly fled a gambling raid at a house early Sunday. officers Clair Cassell Spaid and Miller made the arrest.

Julia Ferguson Scharnhorst Reardon Harry Howlett Howlett Clair, Cassell Spaid Miller

Enlistment and Army Pay Update in Missouri News

Shrapnell and William Ruschmeyer of Durham enlist at the local army recruiting office and report to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Corporal Shephard returns to Quincy after a recruiting campaign finding no volunteers. new policy allows married men if wives consent and can support them. Private pay now is $33 per month.

William Ruschmeyer Durham United States Army Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Shephard Quincy City National Army Army

Pulse Dynamite Stolen From Quincy Work House

Three half sticks of dynamite a number of caps and fuse were stolen from the work house Sunday night. Superintendent Eberhardt reported the loss to police Monday. The thieves are suspected to be familiar with the premises.

Eberhardt

Invitation to Women to Lydia E Pinkham Laboratory

Women are invited to visit the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts to see the preparation of this remedy for women's ailments. The ad notes over 350000 pounds of roots and herbs used annually, with large herb bins and tanks, bottling room, and labeling for the market, highlighting forty years of success in female illness treatment.

Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass Cme

Divorce filed over cruelty and finances in Pittsfield

Mrs. Jessie E. Williamson of Griggsville files for divorce from Ernest E. Williamson alleging habitual drunkenness and long term abuse. She cites a $75,000 estate and seeks alimony and attorneys’ fees. Case to be heard at the November circuit term. Representation by Mumford & Mumford. Relatives notified of a death in East Orange, N J. Funeral held in Windsor, Ontario. Various local notices follow including church events and marriages.

Pittsfield Jessie E. Williamson Griggsville Ernest E. Williamson Mumford & Mumford Helen Carl James East Orange N. J Windsor Ont James Eldora Dunham Quincy

Soldiers and Sailors Home News Roundup

Levy Graybill, chief of police, wounded in a Friday neck slashing by a Cuban soldier, is improving and not confined to hospital. Several residents and visitors are noted at the Home, with multiple transfers, doctor calls, and health updates for cottage occupants and staff.

Levy Graybill John Patterson Morrison Cottage Dowell Kahoka Garrett Barry J. Spencer Hannibal Marion Baird Stephen Harper Grace Abbott Nellie Harper Heisman Quincy Gallagher George Marshall Daniel Guthrie Mrs. Standbridge Cecil Standbridge Camp Parker Booz Carthage Houser Young Sarah Wurtz Rebecca Hunter T. J. Steel Ferrill

Sunday Bible Class Attendance and Offering Totals

William Woods of Kahoka Missouri visited the home over Sunday. A Bible class Sunday attendance was 114 with 22 members of cottage 22 and the collection totaled 2.17 dollars.

George Gallagher William Woods Kahoka

Personal notices from Snyder's Taxi and Quincy area

A string of brief items from Quincy society include Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heidbreder visiting St Louis relatives for a week, E Richardson en route to Seattle, and many travelers stopping in Quincy from Chicago to Detroit. Bankers convention closures loom, and local residents travel, visit kin, or return from trips. Also notes on injuries, convocation travels, and a fine for L T Carnes in Liberty.

Quincy Louis Leiser Chicago Duke Schroer Hannibal Alma Goetsche Washington Street Jones Portland Ore Liverpool Ohio Pappas Lansing Detroit Toledo Sergeant Irwin Co. E Springfield William Altgibers Mr. Baum Earl Caldwell Camp Lincoln Frank Lammers Vinestreet Aurora Milwaukee E. B. Case Lewistown Zelma Priggs Macomb E. W. Rusk Columbia Paul Schnelle Urbana P. H. Garner Twenfourth Maine Kansas City Rome Bockenhoff Kentucky Street James Adams Aldo Sommers Shipping Department O. C. Leach J. W. McGee Ewing, Mo St. Louis Fred Buehrig Maine Street Jackson School B. B Louise Mueller Martin Bourklin Jersey Street Pike County Butte Mont Wilard la Prairie C. A Stahl Richard Congress St. Mary's Hospital Pacific John Korn Master Bakers of Illinois C. A. Burks Decatur Bankers’ Registry Paul Belamy Registry Company George Taylor State Savings, Loan and Trust Company Jacksonville Addison Taylor Bell Telephone Company George Schumacher Hupmobile Works Henry Kaelber Oak Street R. E. Dyer Columbus S. C

For Sale Pianos and Patriotic Song Advent

For sale new 6 note player piano mahogany case $260 cash plus $10 bench and 26 rolls music. Must sell before Oct 1. address T-44 care Whig. Wanted 20 copies of patriotic song Sons of Veterans Blue and Gray by Mia Sallie White Adams Quincy. price 850. Also high grade 88 note player piano with 265 rolls music price 200 cash. going to California next month. address T-65 care Whig.

Eash T-44 Care Whig Sons of Veterans, Blue and Gray Mia Sallie White Adams Quincy Solfer Boys Bros West Side Square California

Marion county to honor second army draft group at Fort Riley

Plans are set for a Red Cross sponsored dinner in Marion county court house to honor 36 drafted men heading to Fort Riley. A program meets the county defense council and exemption board as guests pay $1 per plate to support the Red Cross. The list names 36 draftees from Hannibal Palmyra and nearby towns. A Saturday collision near Hannibal caused minor damage to two cars with no serious injuries reported.

Palmyra Marion County National Army Fort Riley Marion County Court House Court House County Council of Defense Red Cross Sidney J. Roy Hannibal T. A. Roselle Commercial Club Civic League Marlon Andrew Geist Ely Alois Louis Keller John M. Nash Monroe Harold Orval Paugh James Henry Turpin Dennis M. Mahoney Munin Harry BR. Neff Henry Hollenbeck N. 4Th Russel Foster State St Quincy Arthur Joseph Forest Maple Ave William Sherman Wright Philadelphia Louis A. Hastings F. D. Claudie Otto Stout Sloth Harry Allen Purdy George Barber Bird St James Gilbert Thompson Center St William E. Baxter 4Th Tannibal Joan Wassen Fulton Ave Frank Boutiler Trannihbal John Patrick White Afonroe City Eddie Turner Frederick George Washington Benson Taylor Trummle Willliam Belmeyer George Yee James Harvey Francis Warren Edgar Bolton Nelsonville Hainibal Hannibal-Palmyra Elwood Mitchell Beatty

Thomas Scott of Woodland Dies at 85

Palmyra reports the death of Thomas Scott, an elderly Marion county resident from Woodland, who died at his family home on Monday. The obituary notes his long residence in the area and his rural life.

Thomas Scott OF Woodland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quincy Auto Club WAR Library Fund BIJOU POST Astoria L. J. Grove George Bowling Wolf Ridge Harriet Edwards W. H. Seaton Henry Welch Harry Castle Charles McGartland Gerald Northwest of Town Joseph Wheeler Walter Vollbracht Jeff Lewis Robert Sweeting W. H. Lierle Savannah W. W. Mee- Hatton Ida Taylor James Bryant Aleen Morley Gladys Frazier John Meatheringham Home Improvement Association George Simonson Art Adams Lily Briggs Shrapnell Louis Melton Jerry Akers Sam Green Hattie Howlett Fifth Oak Streets Herbert Tomlinson Tomlinson Bivorge Jessie B. Williamson L. T. Carnes Heckle Missouri Cuticura Beauty Dance Brothers Hudson Motor Cars Vermont, ST Morris Adler Company Gey Wmoring Samuel Scott Lydia Mead Scott Versmont George Loudermilk Greenwood Sekeris High O. @. Sanford J. A. Lantus L. F. Nelson Olive Ellis Clara Heidel Mira Montana Rice Eva Miller Charlotte Bohn Washington School Ivy C. Seaber Margaret Cook Vinnie Montgomery Kirksville Earth Bell-Ans Rubber Gooda Rettig & Brenser Druggista Maine St Ili A.E. Prince Newcomb Hotel Franklin County Cash Coal Co Room Stern Bldg Kimball Arion Piano Weilers North Fifth St Strohl Hampshire Street Sterns
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