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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

8

Keokuk Campaigns With Quincy Idea

Keokuk plans a wide industrial drive built on Judge C F Perry's idea to lure eastern manufacturers to establish in the power zone from Burlington to Quincy with Keokuk as a focal point. C W Kellogg of the Mississippi River Power Company details a map driven approach and credits Perry for the inspiration.

Keokuk C. F. Perry Quincy C. W. Kellogg Mississippi River Power Company Judge Perry Chamber of Commerce Kellogg Burlington Quincy Chamber of Commerce Mr. Perry United States

Texas Wonder cure ad promises broad kidney relief

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, dissolve gravel, aid diabetes, and regulate children's bladder issues. A single bottle lasts about two months and is often curative. testimonials available. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive Street, St Paul, Mo. Sold by druggists or by mail for $1.00.

Texas E. W. Hall Olive Street St Pauls

Fred Witte Dies of Senility in Quincy Home

Fred Witte 225 South Fourth Street died at 8:50 am Tuesday at his home from senility after six weeks illness. Born in Lippe Detmold Germany on April 4, 1842, he was 74. He lived in Quincy 23 years. survived by six children, four daughters and two sons, plus a sister and five grandchildren. Funeral notice later.

Fred Witte South Fourth Street Mr. Witte Lippe Detmold Germany Quincy Christ Evangelical Church William and August C. E. Sullivan Galesburg, NL C. E. Farrell Augusta Minnie Sager Palmyra

Infant son of Mr and Mrs George Windoffer dies

George B Windoffer infant son of Mr and Mrs George Windoffer 30 South Sixth street died at 12 30 Tuesday afternoon at home death caused by cholera infantum after five days illness born Quincy November 1 1915 would have been one year old next birthday leaves parents one brother grandparents and one grandmother funeral notice later.

George B. Windoffer George B George Windoffer South Sixth Street Quincy

Funeral for Mrs. Catherina Becker Thursday

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Catherina Becker will be from the D. A. Wheeler undertaking parlors at 1103 Maine Street at 2 30 PM Thursday. Burial will be in Green Mount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

Catherina Becker D. A. Wheeler Undertaking Maine Street Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Frederick Treiber in Old People’s Home chapel

The funeral for Frederick Treiber will be held at 10 o'clock this morning in the chapel of the Old People’s Home at 418 Washington Street. Rev A H F Hertzler of the First German Methodist church will officiate. Burial will follow in the home cemetery.

Frederick Treiber The Old People’s Nome Washington Street A. H. FP. Hertzler First Corman Methodist Church Home Cemetery

Funeral for Henry Fleer in Greenmount Cemetery

Henry Fleer funeral held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at his sister Mrs John Hroener 1119 Adams Street and 2:30 at St Paul Evangelical Church conducted by Rev A W Fruechte. Six nephews served as pallbearers. Burial followed at Greenmount Cemetery.

Henry Fleer John Hroener Adams Street St. Paul's Evangelical Church A. W. Fruechte Greenmount Cemetery

Dr W W Lauder Returns To St Marys Academy

The faculty has engaged Dr W W Lauder to continue his course of study with music classes and private instruction. Conservatory work will be monthly under his supervision on the last Wednesday, with literature, music, and art sessions on Thursday to Saturday. Lec­tures are scheduled at 10 15 AM and 2 30 PM, starting Sept 28 29 30. The General Aesthetic Circle is urged to renew members and invite guests.

St. Mary’s Academy W. W. Lauder Dr. Lauder

New Sidewalk Under Construction Around Labor Temple

Under Menke Stone and Lime supervision the new concrete sidewalk around Labor temple at Ninth and State is being built.

Menke Stone and Lime Company Labor Temple Ninth and State

Palmyra Democrats form Wilson club

In Palmyra a large gathering at the courthouse organized a Wilson and Gardner club. Officers named include Dr. J. D. Clark president and Donald Losey secretary. Campaign plans feature out of town speakers, with Gov. Ball and other notable orators expected. Over 260 members enrolled. next meeting set for Sept. 25. Women invited to attend.

Palmyra Court House Wilson and Gardner Club J. D. Clark Donald Losey F. W. Smith Lee Gibson Harry Burgdorf R. E. Haycrafit J. S. Waterman A. J. Thames Circuit Court Room State Committee Thomas Marshall U. S James Reed Wm. J. Stone Champ Clark Dave Ball Clay Heather Wilson-Gardner Club David A. Ball Pike County Missouri Romine Macon

Soldiers and Sailors Home Family Reunion Recaps Midwest Visits

A Sunday gathering at the Soldiers and Sailors Home hosted Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Camp of Locust Street in honor of Camp seniors cottage 20. Attendees included family members from Fairfield Illinois and Edgerton Ohio, with several planning winter visits and health hopes for Mr. Camp. Cottage 22 guests plan brief Carthage trip. staff changes and hospital updates noted.

F. M. Camp Locust Street Fairfield J. G. Majer Edgerton Ohio Winona Capria Brownsville Texas Guy Brown Ivy Brown Ill J. L. Diggs Brazell John Ferguson Camp Cottage 20 Mr. Camp J. A. Parker Cairo Ben Rowland General Kitchen St. Mary’s Hospital Maple Street John W. Fife Tage James Wagoner Northup Mrs John Rettig Ohio Street

Bulb thief arrested in city wide thefts

W R Black, 37, of Galesburg, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of pilfering after bulbs were reported missing from the Masonic temple Moose hall First Baptist church and John C Jasper home. He admitted thefts then denied them claiming intoxication. Police identified him as a suspect seen at multiple burglary sites and at the Lane saloon trying to sell bulbs.

W. R. Black Galesburg Masonic Temple Moose Hall First Baptist Church Fourth Jersey Streets John C. Jasper Maine Street Black Lane Fifth Maine Streets Frank Berning Berning

Kipping Buys Home at 1202 North Eleventh Street

Leo L. Kipping of 822 Cherry street has purchased Mrs. Freiburgs residence at 1202 North Eleventh street and will move his family to the new home immediately.

Leo L. Kipping Cherry Street Freiburg North Eleventh Street

Hancock Fair Opens At Carthage With Music And Mules

Carthage September 20 Hancock county fair opened in favorable weather and large crowd. Officials included Col Fred Johnson as starter and timers A C Denton O Odell Richard Law. The Carthage band performed afternoon program led by A M Thompson. Mule race thrilled spectators with seven entries. winner owned by Thomas Milby Augusta ridden by Sia McGinnis time 8 05 4. Mixed country race heats listed with Deer Decran's Last Lucille Ateen Early May Benzona Boy Woody Constantin. first heat time 1 05 1 2 second heat 1 12 third heat 1 15. purse 60.

Carthage Hancock County Fair Fred Johnson E. M. Robbins H. R. Baker Chas Weghenkle A.C. Denton O. O'Dell Richard Law Jewell Normandy Planquette Bennett Gavotte Little Marie C. W. Bennett Merch Sota Waltz—Flowers Wildwood Skaggs Galop Huff A.M. Thompson R., W. Moore Thomas Milby Augusta Sia McGinnis Deer R. D. Denton Decran O. L. O'Dell Lucille Ateen Melvin Woods S. W. Vetter Benzona Boy Frank Ogilvie Woody Constantin John Koontz the Deer

Condition Critical Major Warner Ill At Home In Missouri

Kansas City report states former United States senator William Warner is seriously ill at his home due to arteriosclerosis as physicians warn of a worsening condition.

Kansas City William Warner United States Missouri

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Quincy Idea Cc. W. Kellogg Consult S. 3Rd St H. S. Wells Salko Reed RSET Central Union Telephone Company J. W. Mwalligan Main Bay Street Railway Wilson Club T. B. Morris Gretchen Morris Morris Scott Harold J. Baker Hannibal New London Frankfort Louisiana Planters Hotel Bowling Green Richard Campbell Vandalia Hancock Duker Paris Rose Hade the Empire Orchestra Weduker CO
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