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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
2
The circuit court docket was cleared as many cases were nolle pressed and defendants discharged. Longstanding prosecutions were dropped, with several names from Tate Gilmer’s era appearing. The term closes with prosecutors seeking disposal before the attorney’s departure.
Republican politicians express confidence Missouri will go Republican on state and national tickets. They cite educated voters and campaign focus on GOP leaders, while Democrats claim state administration credit and push pro-war measures. Progressives mobilize to back Republicans amid rising tensions and duties.
Mrs. Franklin E. Ogle of Paloma died at 7:45 Sunday in the home of her son in law Frederick A. Sweet in Salt Lake City after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born Izora M. Myers January 19, 1839, she was 77. She lived with her daughter and family since her spouse’s death, leaving four sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in Paloma.
Frank Willan Giesing formerly of Quimesy died Sunday at Pols o G Glock hospital in St Lewes from a pulse meanirs ot aberrudesis after an illness of several months He was 52 and the son of Mrs C feseptene of 25 North Twelfth Street He was a member of Oui adie Wimvs and Pedro family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Hemface Catholic church and Burials at St Peaietace Cemetery with arrangements by Purneral notice later.
Mrs Ella Johnson colored wife of Henry Johnson died at 11 15 Sunday morning at 217 Vermont Street. Born in Tinois in 1879 she was 37 years old. She leaves her husband Henry Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock this morning at the family home 206 Maple street Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
William Galloway of Quincy 21 and Chloe Ethelyn Barksdale of Pleasant Tull 18. George William Tull of Quincy 39 and Mrs Glen A Roberts of Livingston 46. Anthony John Musolino of Quincy 22 and Loda Wade of Golden 19. William A Terwell of Quincy 32 and Elizabeth Voges of Quiner 33.
The Women Teachers' club presents an art exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce building open to the public. Lower grade pupils visit this morning and Saturday at 10:30 Dr. W. W. Lauder lectures before teachers art students of St Mary's academy and high school and the board of education.
Danville Illinois September 26 McFarren Davis former editor of the Paris Beacon died Sunday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. The well known journalist had served the Beacon for years and was active in local civic affairs. His death brings condolences from colleagues and friends across Illinois.
An accident near Dariville on August 27 seriously injures Prof. John B. Shoop, superintendent of schools in Chicago. Davis remained unconscious until the end.
Agnes A Vaughn formerly Miss Paul of this city dies Saturday at about 11 o clock in Banibal after a lingering illness cancer mentioned. Funeral services held in Annmibal Monday with body arriving on the screen train and burial at Calvary cemetery. Mrs M A Griffith elderly resident of Quines dies Sunday morning at her son S G Griffiths home in Labelle aged 90. Born in Hampshire county Va April 12 1832 she lived with her son J K Griffith for years then moved to LaBelle three years ago. She was a member of the Metherite church. Survived by sons S G LaBelle and Linn Griffith of Oklahoma and a daughter Mrs Julia Fykes Novelty Mo. Funeral services in LaBelle today.
J Richard Rubison infant son of Mr and Mrs James M Rubison of 1320 Locust street died at 630 oclock Sunday evening He was ten months and five days old death caused by pneumonia The body will be taken to Florida Missouri today for burial
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