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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1915

Page

8

Quincy Fall Celebration Debated Between Deneen and Lewis

Springfield Sept 22 Ex Governor Charles S Deneen declined to join a October 13 debate in Quincy with Senator James Hamilton Lewis due to prior commitments He favored the idea but could not alter engagements The occasion marks a three day festival honoring Lincoln Douglas debate history with Washington Park 1858 Senator Sherman also regretted his absence citing prior engagements

Springfield Tit Charles S. “Deneen Quincy James Hamilton Lewis Quincey Washington’ Park Deneen Illinois Denéen a.Southern Illinois College Lebanon State Fair Sherman

Sari at Empire Hippodrome Delights Quincy Patrons

Local theatergoers praised the Empire Hippodrome presentation of Sari with Mizzi Hajos in the lead. A capacity audience enjoyed the music, scenery, and costumes, though a slight cold kept Hajos from full perfection. The Hungarian orchestra under Chevalier Oscar Piresta supported strong performances, making Sam a refined musical rarity for Quincy patrons.

Empire Hippodrome Mizzi Hajos Hajos Chevalier Oscar Piresta Quincey Opera Sam Busby Emiire -Hippodrome

Attack reports from Danube front in Serbia

Official war dispatches from Nish Serbia detail a night attack along the Danube front with heavy artillery and field guns. Reports mention firing from Lushavitz Kovin Ivanov Heights and surrounding forts as forces engaged from 2 to 6 o'clock, amid heavy bombardment and exchanges.

Nish Serbia Axia London Danube Lushavitz Kovin Ivanov Jania

Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Illinois

In Rock Island Illinois a switchman identified as Ralf killed his wife and then fatally shot himself yesterday morning after a separation of several months. Police are investigating the domestic tragedy and the sequence of events surrounding the killings.

Ralf Rock Island, Iil Taylor Ailroad

Neighbor Relies on Foley Kidney Pills for Lumbago Relief

A reader recalls being stricken by lumbago and seeking bed rest until a neighbor offered a half bottle of Haley Kidney Pills. After trying Foley Kidney Pills, the writer reports complete relief with two or three bottles and urges others with kidney trouble to remove the cause with the remedy. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.

Eveland Punsam Mills Rites Amgiehbor Haley Foley

Feast of Tabernacles observances at local temple

The Feast of Tabernacles began yesterday and will run nine days. Rabbi J. Halprin led services at B Nai Shalom on North Ninth Street and spoke on The Dignity of the Simple Life. Arcade Club dance opened a series at Arcade Hall with Reische's orchestra drawing strong turnout and good spirits. club members include William Binger Cy Miller Ed Claymever and Frank Platt.

Tabernacles Arcade Arcade Hall Reische The Arcade’ Club William Binger Cy. Miller Ed Claymever Frank Platt

US citizenhood granted in circuit court

Anton Padovic of the Gem and Savoy theaters became a full citizen of the United States in the circuit court yesterday. Formerly a citizen of Austria he renounced allegiance to that country. Witnesses A. G. Winter and Charles Rehm aided in the proceedings. The ceremony was before Circuit Judge Albert Akers. Halbach Schroeder Co.

Halbach Schroeder Co Anton Padovic Gem and Savoy Theaters United States Austria A. G. Winter Charles Rehm Albert Akers Fred’ Carrier Kiefer Halbach-Schroeder Co Riley Schulte

Death of Dr. Austin Flint Ends Noted Thaw Trial Era

New York authorities report Dr. Austin Flint alienist and star witness for the state in the Thaw case died of apoplexy at his home. He was 79. His death was confirmed by his son Dr. Austin Flint Jr. and comes after years of public attention.

New York Austin Flint Harry K. Thaw Austin. Flint Flint

Old Fashioned Cough Remedy From Public Advertisement

A vintage cough remedy recipe promises relief for coughs colds and catarrh. It calls for Parmint Double Strength pine and sugar mixed with hot water and taken by the tablespoon four times daily. The ad claims it eases nasal congestion clears air passages and makes breathing easier.

Seven Quincy Students Included In The List

Nearly five hundred students enrolled at Macomb state normal college with additions expected. The list includes seven Quincy residents Miss Mary Altheide Alma Bauman Marie Heine Helen Jordan Jessamine Knapheide Helen McCrory Harriett Schwab and Rosalind V Sellner plus many students from Adams and adjoining counties taking advantage of courses offered.

Macomb ‘ State Normal’ College Quincy Mary - Altheide Alma Bauman Marie Heine Helen Jordan Jessamine Knapheide Helen McCrory Harriett Schwab Rosalind V. Sellner Pisenonthy Virgil” Griswold Plymouth Roy H Henning Loraine Alva. Jones Clarence F. Jones Clyce Creery Augusta Homer McKeown Mt. Sterling Harry. Maltman Barry James Whittaker Charles D. Wilson Tennessee Grace Eleanor Dorsett Cleo Mabel A. Finley Bernice Fletcher Mendon Lena Foley Mary’ O. Grace Payson Mabel Hatfield Pleasant View Ethel R. Jones Marian — L. Lawless Bowen Mary Flora Miller Ursa Marie Miller Liberty Ottilié Osterloh Basco Alice M. Reed Beatrice G. Reed Greta. Reid Clayton Esther “Robertson

Eagles Push On New Home Project at City Hall Meeting

At a meeting of the Eagles building and finance committee in Mayor Abbott’s office, plans to accelerate work on the Sixth Street Eagles home were discussed. Architect Martin Geise attended along with committee members and contractors. A 4:30 PM meeting with contractors was set to award finish work and another session to urge more men for bricklaying and carpentry to speed completion.

Eagles’ Building and Finance Committee Abbott Eagles Martin Geise Geise

Schmidt and Begemann Quietly Wed at Salem Church

Henry W Schmidt and Miss Eliza beth Helena Begemann, both of this city, were quietly married at the parsonage of the Salem Evangelical church last evening at 9 o'clock by Rev Leemhuis, pastor of the church. They were unattended. The bridegroom is manager for the Swift Packing company branch office and the bride is a daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Begemann Fifth and Pay lot avenue. They will make their home with the bride's mother, going to housekeeping there at once.

Henry W Schmidt Elizabeth Helena Begemann Salem Evangelical Church Leemhuis Swift Packing Elizabeth Begemann

Germans Renew Drive Toward Dvinsk From Multiple Fronts

Telegrams from Petrograd report German forces failing at Vilna and now pressing toward Dvinsk with heavy artillery concentrated from the northwest west and south. The advance is described as energetic and concerted as the campaign continues.

Dvinsk Luntion Petrograd

Wells Receives Bonbright Scholarship at Northwestern

Rober Wells son of Dr C A Wells earns the Bonbright scholarship at Northwestern University for best three year academic record. Award covers free tuition for the coming year. Seah

Rober Wells C. A. Wells Bonbright Northwestern University Seah

Indictments Return Murder Charges In Circuit Court

Indictments for murder are expected this morning in the circuit court in cases heard yesterday by the grand jury. The three: Mrs Albert Wielage for murder of her husband. Alfred B Sutton for murder of Sylvester Bouck. Isaac Buckner for murder of Ira Moore. Also named are Howard W Curtis forging a hotel check. William Coy grand larceny. Lawrence Kline larceny by bailee. Charles Crail Russell Johnson burglary larceny. Earl Hull robbery. Ernest Schutte Frank Gross Albert George burglary and larceny. William F Vieesen burglary larceny. Bonds set vary from 200 to 2000 dollars.

Albert Wielage Alfred B. Sutton Sylvester Bouck Isaac Buckner Ira ‘Moore Howard W. Curtis Quincy Park William Coy Lawrence Kline Charles Crail Russell Johnson Earl Hull Broadway ‘Bank Ernest ‘Schutte Frank Gross Albert George Johnston & Plank Jersey Street William F. Vieesen Carl Fredericks Twenty-fourth Harrison Streets

Radoslavoff tells supporters Romania Greece stay neutral

Sofia reports Premier Radoslavoff assured his supporters at a meeting yesterday that Romania and Greece would remain neutral in the current crisis.

Sofia London Radoslavoff Romania Greece

Local notices from Camp Point to Barry and Coatsburg

Local items report Paul Falkemer returning home after surgery in a Macomb hospital and attorney C H Wood coming back from Kirksville. Senator C A McNay attends a Democratic gathering in Springfield. St Michael's School in Ellington hosts its first annual picnic. Judge McCarl loses his brother J W McCarl in Barry after a long illness. he leaves a wife, a son, and five brothers. James H Tieken, son of Fred Tieken, and Myrtle E Dittmer marry at the state fair, plan to live on a Coatsburg area farm. James C Hazelwood of 2493 Cedar street dies of stomach cancer aged 67. born in Grant county Kentucky, he moved to Quincy at 18 and worked at Electric Wheel Works. He leaves a widow, a daughter, a brother, and a sister.

C. A. McNay Ursa Springfield St. Michael’s School Ellington Township McCarl Barry J. W .McCarl James H. Tieken Fred. Tieken Honey’. Creek Coatsburg William H. Nicholas Grace Lutheran Church James C Hazelwood Cedar ‘Street Grant ‘County Kentucky Quincy Electric Wheel Works Progressive District Court Court of Honor Vermont Street M. E

Disease outlook eases as foot and mouth cases fall

In Macomb Illinois on Sept 22 the second day passed without new outbreaks of foot and mouth disease. No evidence found in Good Hope district for seven days. Blandinsville area immune since Friday Colmar since Thursday. Two found Monday at Bushell have been disposed of. Farms of Joe Stephens and Ed Murray involved. Twenty three cattle and 35 hogs on Stephens farm and 14 cattle and 46 hogs on Murray farm killed and buried. Cleanup crew finishing today.

Ed. Murray Mr. Murray

Bulgarian army strengthened with mobilization and reserve call

A Bulgarian reserve officer in London said that general mobilization now includes ten divisions of the Bulgarian army, adding one division since the Balkan War. It now affects about 250000 rifles versus 216000 previously, with artillery strength up about a third and stores replenished. Reserves called to the colors will be better equipped than during the Balkan War.

London

Grape-Nuts Restores Health for Denver Woman

A Denver woman describes how persistent stomach discomfort and weight loss followed meals until she tried Grape-Nuts after reading about similar successes. She reports rapid relief, regained appetite, and a 12 pound weight gain through diligent work, crediting the food with her renewed health.

Denver

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