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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1919

Page

6

Cubs Take One Cardinals Win Second

ST LOUIS Sept 24 Chicago and St Louis split a doubleheader with the Cubs winning the first game 5 to 4, scoring on hits off Jacobs in four innings. The locals captured the second 6 to 2, hitting Hendrix hard. Second game box score shows Chicago 000 200 000 2 St Louis 030 200 10 6 11 0 Batteries Hendrix and O Farrell Goodwin and Dihoefer Schmidt Okrie Leve and Stanage Manion

ST. Louis Chicago St.Louis Cubs Jacobs Hendrix St. Laws Hendrix and O'Farrell Goodwin and Dihoefer

Pirates And Tigers Battle Tigers Win

In Detroit on Sept 24 the Pittsburgh Nationals blanked the Detroit Americans 8 to 0 in an exhibition. Okke, a recruit, was hit hard by the visitors as Pittsburgh tallied runs across the game. Score Pittsburgh 201 400 010 8 Detroit 2 0 0 0 0. Batteries Adams Weisner.

Detroit Pittsburgh Nationals Detroit Americans Okke Pittsburgh Hoo Goo Doo Adams Weisner

The Tempters to Perform at Empire Next Sunday Night

The Tempters have been booked for Empire theater Sunday night for a musical burlesque. Robert Hinchman reported the booking after word reached him on Tuesday. The show follows a popular burlesque style that has drawn crowds since the season began.

Empire Empire Theater Robert Hinchman

Mud slows up track at Columbus Grand Circuit card

Slow drying track delayed three of five Grand Circuit races in Columbus Ohio on Sept 24. Only the 2:15 trot and the 2:09 trot finished after heat winners produced the final results. Dr Nick won the 2:15 trot, Red Bow narrowly held in the 2:09 event. top placings listed for Oscar Watts Tommy Direct Dan J Plucky Dillard and Abbe Hon with best times near 2:00 to 2:12.

Columbus Ohio Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Nick Red Bow Blk. Oh Igo King Watts Whitehead Elmore B. H Brusie Vaid McMahon Oscar Watts B. G Hyde Tommy Direct Mc- Donald Dan J The Stoic Dillard Hal (Murphy Lili Red Bon Bonni Palin Abbe Erskiney Co Oleace

Marriage Licenses Issued Involving Several Pairs

The notice lists marriages between Ernest TH Simon and Miss Mary M Kirlin of Coatsburg and Clémens Stricker aged 34 of Melrose with Miss Alice Herrmann aged 26 of Quincy. Edward G Detzis of Jegal Kansas City and Mise Vaan Bo Bisbatonhates are also named.

Ernest TH Simon Kenl Mendon Mary M. Kirlin Jegal Coatsburg Clémens Stricker Melrose Alice Herrmann Quincy Edward G. Detzis Kansas City Mise Vaan Bo Bisbatonhates

Chicago steel plants closed as strike widens

Sept 24. The second day of the Chicago district steel strike sees more plants closed in South Chicago and Indian Harbor while Gary mills operate with reduced forces. Union leaders claim about 10,000 more strikers. U S Steel officials remain reticent. independent plants adopt watchful waiting as strike centers show no disorder. Pickets joke with police as recreational activities rise among workers.

Chicago Indian Harbor Gary United States Steel Corporation Gary Mills East Hammond South Indiana Harbor

Palmyra News Roundup touches on veterans and town events

Several months arrived in Palmyra with discharge papers. Walter, a Marion county boy, registered in Quincy before induction by the Quincy exemption board and trained at a southern camp. He went overseas and endured shellfire for twenty nine days. In this city he now works. Social notes: Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein and Mr. and Mrs. Stolle of Hannibal visited Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rogers. Weather: over four inches of rain fell Saturday night. Local sale: Durand and Clark conducted a public sale on the Mose Scott farm with Jersey cattle, horses, mules and farm implements. Auctioneers Cols. Liltard, Keller and Sams. Christian church ladies served lunch. Prices strong for stock. Other items: Mrs. R. I. Winn went to Canton for her aunt’s illness and death. Jamey Donavan of the Burlington pumping station at North River takes a vacation, while Carl Schneider enlisted and may go to France. His brother Rank returned from overseas duty with the Marines. Mayor Johnston and Palmyra firemen tested a new fire truck. The Bowles Jackson wedding occurred in St. Louis at Mrs. Damaree’s home. they will reside in Clarence as Bowles works as an operator in the Palmyra Junction, later moving to Clarence. Strike news: 75,000 claimants versus 67,500. Pollock Steel Mills sought an injunction against picketing, naming John Fitzpatrick, William Foster, and others. hearing scheduled. Some workers were threatened for refusing to strike.

Palmyra Walter Marion County Quincy Goldstein Stolle Hannibal France Edward Schneider Burlington Railroad Chicago Rank Johnston

New Lighting Fixtures Showroom Opening by Gem City Electric

The public is invited to visit a new sample room showcasing the most complete line of lighting fixtures and portables in the region. Gem City Electric Co announces the display at 710 Maine St.

Gem City Electric Co Maine St

Mayor O'Brien to Pitch First Ball at Card-Gem Game

Mayor Phillip J. O'Brien to throw the first ball at a September 25, 1919 game between the Gem City Baseball Club and the St. Louis Cardinals in Quincy. He proclaims the afternoon a half holiday and urges citizens to attend, suspend work after 3 p.m., and support the event as a civic showcase for baseball.

O’brien Gems St. Louis Cardinals Phil O’brien Quincy Gem City Baseball Club Basebal Park Therfore I Phillip J. O'Brien Gem City Basebal Club Gem City Quincey Illinois A. D

Train Smashed For Vitagraph Serial Reality

Vitagraph spent big sums to create a five minute thrill in its serial Smashing Barriers shown at Quincy Theater. A locomotive and three coach cars were wrecked on screen and bought outright to film the dramatic bridge collapse scene. William Duncan stars as Dick Daring and also directed the episode.

Vitagraph Quincy Theater William Duncan Dick Daring

Highland Park to host soldiers and sailors dance Saturday

Arrangements by a committee aim to give all Adams county soldiers and sailors a big dance at Highland Park Saturday night. Manager Breinig has consented to the event with free admission for all soldiers and accompanying ladies.

Adams County Highland Breinig

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