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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1918

Page

8

Social Affairs Highlights in Dor othy Quincy Chapter Event

Whist benefits the Liberty bonds pledge with antique prizes as Dor othy Quincy chapter hosts a Saturday program from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs Walter Williamson’s home. Frances Mourning piano Martha Granacher violin Valmere Granacher harpist and others perform. Tickets from Mrs Aldo Zimmerman Mrs J H Bloomer or Mrs T D Woodruff.

Dorothy Quincy Walter Williamson Frances Z. Mourning Martha Granacher Valmere Granacher R. O. Gibbons A. C. Dallach National Organization Aldo Zimmerman J. H. Bloomer T. D. Woodruff

Patriotism and civic duty amid wartime reflections

A reflective piece critiques lofty patriotism from comfortable voices while urging real sacrifice. It notes mothers with safe sons, and calls for tangible actions like war work or factory service. The column includes local society items, upcoming musical programs, bazaars, and community meetings. It also mentions guests visiting from Pueblo and plans to screen The Man Without a Country.

Powell will filed in Pike County Court

The will of R. W. Powell of Baylis was filed for probate in Pike County Court. It leaves real estate valued at $20,000 and personal property $1,000 to his wife Alice for life, then to their four children. Executrix named without bond is Mrs. Powell.

Baylis Pittsfield R. W. Powell Alice Powell Powell W. S. Binns Robert Torrens Margaret Adaline Warrison Barry George M. Smith Farmers’ State Bank George C. Weaver Chicago Corps of Young Men's Christian Association France Weaver Pike County The Red Cross Jackies A. Pontius Jacksonville Barry Mumford R. T. Hicks Harry Higbee Jesse M. Thompson Lee Capps War Savings Campaign Chambersburg William L. Coley East St. Louis J. D. Hess William Hess Milton Griggsville High School Theodore C. Moore Griggsville

Mary Pickford in Stella Maris at Princess theater

Notices cover executors for Capt W H Gay and bonds, estate reports for Amy Suter and Catherine Fischer, local license and tax items, Mary Pickford film Stella Maris shows at the Princess with best music. Hospital and legal notices, court dates, and community briefs fill the Quincy diary with theater, auctions, licenses, and civic notes.

Green Catherine Fischer H. F. Lafler Lt. State Bank Bdg Smith Stella Maris Mary Pickford Joday Princess Theater Sarah Rapp East St. Louis Quincy Clyde N. Ware Stannus Hampshire St St. Boniface Charles Zang Masonic Temple Paramount Missisippi M.K. Kelly Cincinnati Ste.la Maris Lummis F. P. Boland Great Lakes Training Service Jesse Hudson Naval Naval Recruiting Office William Garchland Ames Broadway Great Lakes Chester Stewart Shelbyville Joseph Zengel Alvin K Joseph W. Pepner Bethel Radio Corps To Great Lakes Service Phil Millercamp Woodmen of the World Eagles’ Hall Knigits Columbus Nauvoo

Streamers argue bonds purchase as trolley line aid

Court Reporter James McNutt reports to Mt. Sterling to act as stenographer in Brown county circuit court and plans to be away most of the week. Fire Chief George Marriott expresses satisfaction at a period of inactivity for the department. Night Patrol Driver George Steinbrecher, on vacation, returns from Men a and resumes duties next Monday night.

Liberty Bonds Kaiser James McNutt Mt. Sterling Brown County George Marriott George Steinbrecher Vacator Mena

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