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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1916

Page

4

Unitarian Church Window Dedication Amid Easter Services

Easter services across Quincy churches drew large crowds with special music and decorations. The Unitarian church dedicated a north wall window honoring local donors while Bethel and First German Methodist churches reported reopenings and strong attendance.

Unitarian Church Bethel Quincy Vermont Street Methodist Sundias School Denigh Fergie Aidesians Plenty Harte Ane Ehno Pheed Alfred FF Mero Gf. Woittier Knights Temphir Themrmgalig Don Unnewehr First Christian Church H. E. Becker William Becker Henry Young Luther Memorial Church Maude Wells Dickson Endeavorers Union Christian Endeavorers Luther Memorial Society Presbyterian Church Ariseus Unitarian William Monroe George Wo Chapman Wham Wo Chapman Wiliam Chickering Willan T. Gage Edward Wells James de Morgan TE Luce Charles Gilman George Bond Luther Eggerson Edward Bond Fo Ro Tothewbush John Mo U Germein Methodist

City Clerk Named Official Bet Settler in Carthage Dispute

City Clerk Duke Schroer earned the title of bet settler after a Carthage dispute over factory employment numbers. He reported 6 010 males and 1 125 females employed in Quincy factories, excluding office, store, and other helpers. The circuit case of Stith vs Cain was continued due to a lawyer’s illness. Thormicker vs Sloan had a default judgment for 1 Intel.

Duke Schroer Carthage Quincey Schroer Charles Stith Emma Cain William Thormicker Lee Sloan SiIsgiz

Eagles Minstrels at Hippodrome Tonight

The Eagles' minstrels perform tonight at the Hippodrome with a strong program and notable committee leadership. Proceeds support the Eagles temple. committee members Rolland Wagner, T J Lenane, William Schiottman, Charles Zang, Roy Echtenkamp, Mrs Ralph Wissman and others coordinated rehearsals and promotions.

The Eagles Rolland Wagner T. J. Lenane William Schiottman Charles Zang Roy Echtenkamp Direc T Iaterlocutor Charles W. Zang Old Black Joe Back Lome Tennessee Eugene Denny Rolland M. Wagner Rufus Johnson Peter Hartman M. Wagner Charles Stewart Edward Bartelt Marvin Landrum Joseph McTwerney Beans Thomas Lenane W. FL Metziver Gus Feld Snyders Murray Snyder America Clarry Grassemeyer Ralph Grassemeyer Walter Hoffa L. L. Bauer Ed P. Mescher George Winters Carl Zang Fred Kerksick Tom Moore Ralph Wuissman Earl Peters Clarence Merkel Act Piang Requett Sisters S. Mallene Seror Turckling J. Mallene Gross Major Depfontaine Eagles Cuartet Grussemeyer R Grussemeyer W. Troffman

Amusements listings include plays and films

Orpheum shows Oliver players in Arizona and moving pictures with Mary Page. Colonial presents J Warren Kerrigan in The Pool of Flame and Jewel Hunt’s By Love Redeemed. Billy Reeves stars in The Cellar Spy and The Baby and the Leopard. Star features Robert Edson in For a Woman's Fair Name. Belasco's A Parisian Romance and Savoy presents The Flying Torpedo.

Orpheum Oliver Players Arizona Moving Pictures Mary Page J. Warren Kerrigan Love Redeemed Jewel Hunt Billy Reeves Robert Edson Belasco Savoy

Orpheum Presents Arizona With Militia Drill and The Rosary

The Orpheum theater hosts the Orpheum players in Arizona a war drama featuring an officer led militia drill in the first act. A matinee runs Tuesday and Wednesday with a four act production The Rosary starting Thursday night including choir music and electric effects. The Rosary plays four days with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Orpheum Theater Arizona Orpheum Players Orpheum Willams

Local Boy Pursues Film Career After Chicago Training

Merle Johnson a Quincy high school junior who studied moving pictures in Chicago since last October returned home Friday to stay with his parents at 2160 Maine street. He may take a summer military course and rejoin school next fall aiming to become a scenario writer and producing director. Lamont Ruyle, formerly of this city, was arrested for child abandonment by Depuy Sheriff Lipps in the Wabash station Monday afternoon and jailed.

Merle Johnson Chicago Quincy Thomas C. Johnson Maine Street Essanay Film Corporation Moving Picture Lamont Ruvle Depuy Joseph Lipps Wabash Station Otis W. Glamevyer Central Park Avenue High School City Ernest Wiesman York Street Glamever Otis Lowell Wiesman Glameyer St. Louis

High Glass Singers Open Engagement at Princess Theater

Enrico Palmetto a Scandinavian tenor and Miss Agnes Von Bracht direct from Chicago’s Lasalle theater opened an indefinite engagement at the Princess theater in Quincy. They will perform between film reels and with multi reel pictures and are part of a newly enhanced stage front and attraction funded by the theater management.

Quincy Princess Theater Enrico Palmetto Copenhagen Royal Opera Agnes von Bracht Lasalle Theater Chicago Oferblendees Do Kponcs Princess

Woman cites Foley Kidney Pills relief for pain

Mrs George Hauck of Benton Harbor Michigan says kidney pills helped her after back pain and weakness made housework hard. She reports severe discomfort and blurred vision improving with Foley Kidney Pills from Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

George Hauck Pearl St Benton Harbor Mich Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co Ady

Five Boys Paroled by County Court After Burglary

Five youths aged 15 were declared delinquent and paroled to their parents after an investigation found the P. H. Hannock store burglary more mischievous than criminal. Judge Lyman McCarl warned against gang ties and ordered weekly court reports for a month, with $5 to be paid toward the stolen goods. Suspects named: Fred Becks Carl Reiser Charles Drew Jr Forest Scott.

P. H. Hannock Eetrance Lyman McCarl Fred Becks Bernadine Becks Carl Reiser Chris Reiser Charles Drew, Jr William Colson Forest Scott Rolla Long

Whist Tournament Nears Finish in Moose Hall

The winter whist event at Moose Hall ends Wednesday night with top players battling for the lead. Leaders include Mrs Edward Bartelt with 830 points, Mrs Louise Swartz on 82, and Mrs W E Cantle on 79, while several others hover just behind.

Moose Hall Edward Bartelt Louise Swartz W. EL. Cantle Edward Vahle Goleberg Elizabeth Merkle

Get Rid of Scrofula How Take S. S.

A vintage ad urges cleansing the blood to treat scrofula symptoms with S. S. blood purifier claiming it purifies and renews blood, relieves infections, and revitalizes health. It cites long use, prompts readers to obtain S. S. from druggists and offers mail advice from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Brief local court actions and social notes

Judge Epler tours. one police court case: James Driscoll fined two dollars. C M Thomas dismissed for traffic rule breach. Harriet Sidle and Alice Lake ordered to Geneva State Training School for Girls. Otis W Glameyver of Chicago visits York Street home. trip to St Louis planned. A political jab ends with a quip urging candidates to run the gauntlet.

James Driscoll C. M. Thomas Sixth Hampshire Streets Geneva Harriet Sidle Alice Lake State Training School Sidle and Lake

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