Movements Of Local Residents To Chautauqua And Other Trips
Motor to Chautauqua Il. leaves Friday for two weeks with Mrs Cruttenden and small son John. Mrs Lovey joins from St. Louis. Home return Tuesday. Mrs Prentice Abbott and daughter Mary Lee depart for Long Island with Charles Weems to assist. Victor Winter returns to St. Louis. Miss Nan Curry leaves for Ottumwa Iowa with Mrs Simmons and Johanna for Easter visit. LeRoy Little heads to Alexis Illinois before returning to New York City. George Stuhrhahn returns to Kansas City, with daughter Mrs Fred Miller also returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor
Chautauqua
Jack Cruttenden
John
J. S. Cruttenden
Chautauqua, Il
H. A. Lovey
St. Louis
Prentice Abbott
Mary Lee
Nan Curry
F. W. Simmons
Ottumwa
Iowa
Alexis
LeRoy Little
Ruth Ferris
N. A. Holmer
New York City
Kansas City
George Stuhrhahn
City
Leopold Stuhrhalyi
Payson Avenue
Mr. Stuhrhahn
Fred Miller
Not Exactly Pretty But Attractive Says The New Woman
Daily Chit Chat notes a neighborhood talk about a new resident, tracing the shift from labels like pretty handsome or beautiful to the adjective attractive. The column reflects on charm, personality, and the evolving public image of women, referencing Mr Barrie and social chatter. It also lists numerous social visits, hosting events, and local notices involving Mrs Smith, Mrs Lee Smith, and other residents, with multiple teas, dinners, and visits across town. The piece weaves character commentary with a parade of social engagements and community life happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woni
Mr. Barrie
Peptiron Tonic Promises Vitality After War Strain
An ad urges spring readers to counter war strain with Peptiron a chocalate coated iron tonic. It claims anxiety worsens nerves digestion and excretion and that Peptiron strengthens nerves improves color raises red blood cells boosts appetite and energy. The tablet form is pleasant to take.
Women urged to keep up their war activities
Mrs. Arthur Churchill Roberts of Galesburg urged continued war era engagement at a Forum meeting. She, president of the fifteenth district Federated Women's clubs, emphasized fundraising for the State Federation and Endowing a girls’ home started in 1914 with 16 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
The
Women's Forum
Friends and Council
Atlantis
Arthur Churchill Roberts
Galesburg
Forum
F. T. Brenner
Lawndale
Women’s Forum
Fifteenth District Federated Women’s Clubs
Acine
Federation
Ray Oakley
Bulletin
Births Reported by Board of Health
Recent births listed include families at multiple addresses with dates in March and April. Notable entries include Woer man, Lechtenberg, Krosch, Kampe, Jordan, Dace, Smith, Schreake, and Gawman families, reflecting several newborn daughters and a son. Early entries show April 1 to April 7 dates, with March dates for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Henry C. A. Woerman
N. 4Th St
Leo F. Lechtenberg
Oak St
Herman T. Krosch
Madison St
Julius H. Kampe
S. Jth St
Numa S. Jordan
Maple St
Ora Dace
S. 22Nd St
Lesle Smith
Monroe St
Oscar
Schreake
Melrose Township
Aughter
Ae Gawman
M Township
Doings Of The Parent Teachers Lincoln School
Sergt. Major Hansberry of the Black Devils, returned from France, spoke to Lincoln School Parent-Teacher members in Peoria. He is from Indianapolis. Principal R. A. Roberts urged a new Irving school building. Discussions covered athletics needs and a future entertainment to raise funds for apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Sergt
Major Hansberry
Black Devils
France
Peoria
Indianapolis
R. A. Roberts
Irving School
Emerson School PTA Elects Officers and Plans Sale
Mrs Arthur Purpus was elected president of the Emerson school Parent-Teacher association, with Mrs Hendrickson as vice president, Mrs Adelpohi secretary, and Mrs Chester Rynicker treasurer. The group planned a YMCA cooking sale this afternoon amid Irving district building needs discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Arthur Purpus
Hendrickson
Adelpohi
Chester Rynicker
Irving School
Irving
Washington School Parents Talk Delights at Meeting
Rev. T. W. Bingaman gave a boys talk at the Washington school Parent Teacher Association Friday afternoon. Mrs. E J Kuchman of Irving school district spoke on a proposed new building for Irving school. Ice cream social followed. Attendees enjoyed the event and the students offered a short program of exercises and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
T. W. Bingaman
Parent-Teacher Association
E. J. Kuchman
Irving
Irving School
Bingaman
Piano arrival and PTA purchases at Franklin school
A new piano will arrive this afternoon at Franklin school and be in use by Monday. The PTA met Friday afternoon. the committee chosen earlier to acquire an instrument was instructed to buy the piano they selected. Mrs. Robert Van Meigs spoke on child welfare and Mrs. Henry Aldag was asked to join the committee for the upcoming school census this summer. The census aids child welfare workers and the board of education, with Mrs. S. J. Rogers singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Robert van Meigs
Henry Aldag
Board of Education
S. J. Rogers
Webster School PTA hears Capt Otto Wurl talk on service in France
Capt Otto Wurl spoke at Webster School during a Friday PTA meeting sharing experiences in France. Seventh grade pupils sang and the school orchestra of about twenty pieces performed for the assembled group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster School
Otto Wurl
France
Indoor Chautauqua at Christian Church entertains city crowd
Union Christian Endeavor hosted its second annual indoor chautauqua at the Presbyterian church Friday evening with local artists supporting noted performers. Olga Ruths sang for Powell and Fortier stood in as violist, while readings by Lula Yates delighted. The dramatics featured Jennie Miller Ella Lewis Harry Githens and Harvey Witland. Burdette Joseph performed a magician act and Henderson as Harold Mardshall. Plantation minstrels and a Myra De Yarman piano piece opened the program. Carl Adams led as platform manager. A strong attendance praised the event and the organizing committee included Theresa Parsons Myra Worman Irl Hunsaker and Harry Githens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Miller
Ella Lewis
Harry Githens
Harvey Witland
Harry
Miss Miller
Mr. Witland
Henry Bronson
Miss Lewis
Jane
Everett Kamp, Jr
Wilfred Newell
Burdette Joseph
Cambo Bel Alla
Tie
Harold Mardshall
Iri Hunsaker
Claude Hill
Arlington Gaines
Wilton Sanders
Myra de Yarman
Carl Adams
Theresa Parsons
Myra Worman
Irl Hunsaker
Committee Votes Impeachment for Governor Harding
The Iowa judiciary committee recommended impeachment of Governor W. L. Harding to the Iowa House after a Rathbun pardon probe. Seventeen members voted yes and fourteen no that evidence warrants articles of impeachment. three secret sessions preceded the decision amid opposition from Harding allies. Havner's case was deferred as his methods in Rathbun's pardon revocation were challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Havner
Rathbun
International Labor Program Adopted by Peace Conference
Paris April 11 The committee on international labor legislation drafted a program to govern international regulation of employment conditions and adopted it at the peace conference with amendments. George Nicoll Barnes, minister without portfolio in the British cabinet, represented Great Britain on the labor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Committee On International Labor
George Nicoll Barnes
Minster
Britigh
Labor Committee
Knox College Scholarships Awarded to Quincy High Stars
Knox College will grant scholarships to Quincy High School graduates, including top ranking boy and girl. Five freshmen will receive one hundred dollar awards based on financial need and merit, with two installments totaling hundred dollars each year. Eligibility requires high school honors and ranking in the top tenth or fourth of the freshman class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Quincy High School
Knox
Sunrise Meeting Arranged by Quincy Evangelical Churches
Representatives from all young people's societies of Evangelical churches in Quincy gather at Presbyterian church this afternoon at 1 30 to plan sunrise Easter services at Riverview park. Burdette Joseph serves as general chair. Good Shepherd Holy Week Program led by Arthur V Francis spans Palm Sunday to Easter with services, Sunday school, choir, and prayers. Luther Memorial Holy Week outlines include Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with confirmations, cantata, and special offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Young Peetles’ Societies of Evangelical Churches of
Quincy
The
Presbyterian Church
Riverview Park
Burdette Joseph
Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Church
Arthur V. Francis
Earl
Luther Memorial Church
Pees
First Christian Church
R. I Newton
Lloyd George Kept In Paris Until May 1st
Paris dispatch says British Prime Minister David Lloyd George will not depart London until the date for German delegates to Versailles is fixed An American delegate seeks the nearest estimate placing the date between April 26 and May 2, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
David Lloyd George
London
Versailles
Palmyra Announces Cleanup Week and Local Projects
Palmyra Mayor Bernhard proclaims annual cleanup week April 21 to 28 with free wagon pickup for rubbish. residents urged to clear premises and pile waste accessibly. Sheriff Mefford runs a city garden on leased lots to feed jail inmates. Plans for Main Street paving, a new stock scales building, and a new fire truck fund are noted amid community events and church meetings.
Adams area weekend visitors and local notes
Mrs Ella Pullman and mother Mrs Brooks of Quincy spend the weekend with relatives near Adams. Mrs Lydia Finchum and children visited Mr and Mrs Frank Whitney. Mrs Annie Elliott returned from Nebraska. Connie Barry and Albert Hartrick families visited relatives near Quincy and Liberty. Will Elliott and Mrs James Elliott Sr shopped in Quincy. Flora Bennett visited Henry Cook in Payson. Cora Hoyer and Mabel Jackson of Quincy visited. William Page and children stayed with Chas Gillhouse near Payson. Thomas Hoffman bought Mae Dennis residence for 1850 dollars. Binkeley the Star Route carrier has a new truck. James B R Cook reelected supervisor of Burton township. Lafe Boyer and Albert Hartrick were in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Elliott
James Elliott
Quincy
Flora Bennett
Henry Cook
Pays
Cora Hoyer
Mabel Jackson
William Page
Chas, Gillhouse
Payson
Thomas Hoffman
Mae Dennis
Binkeley
Star
James BR. Cook
Burton Township
Lafe Boyer
Albert Hartrick
Durham Missourian Notes Local Happenings
Oats and wheat prosper. gardens planted. chickens kept. Miss Golda Slater visits from Hut, II. Rev John Hazlewood preached. J Ti Roberts baptized at Fabius north of town. Play In Plum Valley draws good receipts at high school. Roads improved by Dave Johnson crew. W EF Mitchell ships rye to Chicago. A P Leach ships hay from Durham. Sheriff Shanks on county business. Mrs J R Brisene returns from Aledo visit. L i Leach buys a Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Smyser
M. Smyser
Golda Slater
Hut
Virgin Blythe
John Hazlewood
J. Ti. Roberts
Fabius
Plum Valley
Dave Johnson
W. EF. Mitchell
la Grange
A& Car
Chicago
A. P. Leach
Maywood
Sheriff Shanks
J. R. Brisene
T. D. Shannon
Aledo
L. i. Leach
Pittsfield Notes residents plans and local updates
Claude Watters remodels his south Pittsfield residence with E O Murphy in charge. Pittsfield lodge prepares for its 100th anniversary with possible large class in Griggsville. Music and speeches arranged. Rev W H Hopkins attends Springfield church meeting. Ethel and Gertrude Sneeden to return from Phoenix for health. Mrs Conrad Weinant back from Pawnee. Schimmel Miller Hardware moves to Hesley building. Hesley purchased by William A Goodin. National Defense women’s committee to meet. A L Adams and a Red Cross nurse to speak. Marriage license issued to W T Neece and Hazel M Hall. Allen Brink on two-week navy furlough. Lambert Hirsheimer home for Easter. Adaong of Payson visiting. Joan Kramer ill. Alva Tippetts and Charlotte Roads wed near Quincy. Petitions nominating Burr E H Swan for school board president and J L King and C A Hooper as members filed. election at east school on 19th. Leo Bringman discharged from army after nearly seven years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Bernhard
Sheriff Mefford
Burlington Railroad Company
Marion County Live Stock Shippers Association
Flugh Phillips
Main Street
Jeter McPike
Hannibal Rock Road
Mt. Zion
Marion Leake
First Baptist Church
C. M. Truex
I. P. Cox
Fifth Street
P. M. Mangum
Paris
Polly
Missionary Society
China
E. J. Rogers
Macon
Bethel Women's Associational Union
Everett Gill
Italy
Ladies of Bethel Associational Union
CG. M. Triex
Supreme Appeal
O. G. Sanford
Conlan Smuith
France
South America
W. Crane
Texas
Philadelphia
Wells Bulld Gg
W. H. Allen
Allen
Palmyra Boy Keout
Savoy Theater
Frank Heinze
W. H. Hopkins
Federation Church
Springfield Association of Congregational Churches
Springfield
Ethel
Gertrude Sneeden
Phoenix
Ariz
Conrad Weinant
Pawnee
Frank
Schimmel-Miller Hardware Company
Williams Or Lacy
Hesley
William A. Goodin
Woman's Committee
National Council of Defense
A. L. Adams
Jacksonville
Miss Olmsted
Red Cross
Charles A. Heskey
William T. Neece
Nebo
Hazel Marie Hall
Dear
Allen Brink
Navy
Lambert Hirsheimer
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
I. G. Hirsheimer
Adaong
Payson
C. W. Caughlan
Joan Kramer
Theodore
Alva Tippetts
Leo Bringman
Charles Bringman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor Winter
Mrs. J. M. Winters
East Jersey Street
Ruth Cameron
Naperville
Lewistown
Edward Hasson
Mary Virginia
Charles
H.C. Hasson
Thomas Rice
Friendship Club
J. A. Bangert
North Fifth Street
Miss Bunte
Henry Bickhaugs
Ruth Bunte
Ora Steinkamp
Bickhaus
St. Peter's Church
Katherine Bernard
Dora Ohnemus
A. C Bickhaus
Henry Bunte
Ella Specht
Charles Mertz
Weis
Laura Gholson
Waterloo
A. W. Dd. Weis
East
Maine Street
Lichty
Robert Lichty
M. F. Carrett
Bridge
East Maine Street
Wheeler
D. A. Wheeler
Sewing Club
Clara Wilson
Clara Greenman
Greenman
Washington
Poena
Maud Gorman
Hannibal
Alfred E. Nichols
Valpariso
Ind
H. D. Park
York Street
Kathryn Bockenhoff
Miss Sprick
Helen Sprick
University of Michigan
Florence Hadley Meyer
Mr. Club
Moving Picture
Clara Kimball Young
Mrs. A. L. Stewart
Paul
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Mertz
Fred Arends
Cambellsport
Wis
Mertz
Helen Winkleman
Marie Geers
G. C. Club
East Vine Street
Florence Maas
Leq Middendorf
Rose Bishop
Vandalia
Thomas John
Jersey Street
Clayton
W. O. Shank
Vermont Street
W. T. Hamilton
Entertains Club
Lawrence Tenk
Success Club
Cherry Street
S. J. Hayworth
W. R. Goodwin
J. M. Meador
State Street
Gabel
A. C Beebe
Aurora
Sam Gabel
Basco
John Limkeman
August Limkeman
Limkeman
Pittsfield
Abbie Chase
Sue Armstrong
Helen Shriver
Christian Church
Harding
International Labor Program
Church News
Peter
Lee Wd Tga
Jesus
IT. C. Suman
Nettie Fredericks
Naomi Zehender
Geo. E. Heidbreder
J. Frank Garner
Ross W. Dickson
Will Crooks Smyth
J. W. McCrory
Choral Club
Edeas
Marie Nfoll
Geo. E
Lloyd George
Palmyra, Moo
Marion Nobles
Guy White
Virginia
Marine Corps
Russell Harvey
Pittsfield, III
Pope, Rambler
Columbia
Crown
Niehaus Bicycle and
K. of CG
Maine St
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