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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
8
Ruth Cameron reflects on the joy of unexpected social gatherings as a small niece delights in a simple birthday party with cards, games, a balloon, and a surprise element that sparked lasting memories.
Miss Ross McKillup of Shelbyville Missouri and Frank E. Givans of Pueblo Colorado wed Friday morning in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church parsonage conducted by Reverend Lr ae pastor of the Best End Christ Arch.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Brethren church held a social at Mrs. Charles Tienken's home with games and music and refreshments. Rev. F A McCarty and family returned from a four week northern visit and will lead services at Vermont Street Methodist Church. Andrew Musholt leaves for Chicago to study August with Adolph Brune and Sister Lucile will oversee music in his absence. Rebecca Lodge plans a home cooking sale at Miller Arthur’s Drug store. Bethel M E Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society elected officers and joined a joint meeting with the Ladies’ Aid to plan an Aug 12 picnic at Indian Mounds Park. Delegates I W Hingaman, Harry Githens, and Carrie Miller head to the international Sunday School convention in Buffalo NY, then proceed to Chicago and Detroit on the return.
An item shows residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. McCabe, Robert I. Turner, and Miss Alice Simpson of Mt. Sterling visiting Quincy on Friday. It lists Edward Geschwinder and family, Fred Hoelscher on a business trip, and updates on local residents illness, shop reopenings, and service anniversaries. Lawrence Geising returns from eighteen months in France. Adeline Roth returns from Decatur visit.
On the final filing day Charles T. B. Moore Republican and Robert L. Hunt Democrat, both of Decatur, submitted petitions to seek seats as delegates from the Twenty eighth district to the constitutional convention in Springfield, NL.
BT JCIS reports an advance of one cent raising retail milk to 15 cents a quart, announced by distributors. Dealers cite higher charges from producers as the cause of the increase.
An immense Marion crowd attended the national program Ben Hur staged at the summer assembly in Marion Virginia Friday evening. Mrs Gurley Kane of Washington D C presented each scene in a thrilling gown of cloth and gold. The event drew national and international speakers and capped Marion Chautauqua history under Dr Cox of Marion College.
The Adams county Red Cross chapter held its monthly executive committee meeting at the Red Cross office in the Chamber of Commerce. Reports from the hospital supplies home service and chapter secretaries were read and approved. The canteen committee served fruit and ice cream to soldiers on two troop trains. Edith Akers and Anne Wood were to attend a home service conference in Jacksonville on August 5. All chapter bills were approved for payment.
Weather forces cancellation of the planned ladies event with only six players attending. The winner was to be decided by approach and putting form. If skies clear next Wednesday two o clock a one club ladies tournament may be held under Ladies Auxiliary auspices.
Quincys Pulse Fixtures move to Shelbina to become part of a soft drink parlor run by Elmer Bener at 431 Hampshire street. A car fire near 313 South Tenth street was extinguished before the chemical engine arrived. Ralph ONeill returns from overseas service and resumes duties at Ricker National Bank after greeting friends. A British steam driven truck uses coke as fuel, reported as successful and economical.
Local notes report visits from Mrs J H Richards to Troy Missouri and Miss Mary Allen with Miss Mary Plummer from Lexington Kentucky. Purchases include Arthur Hayden buying the Fred HM farm for 14000 dollars. Various residents depart for tours, sales planned, and property deals, with light accidents such as a barn struck by lightning and a total loss.
Mrs. J. W. Lyell visits Palmyra area as daughter J. W. Cox hosts. Mrs. ula Hiles returns to Hamilton after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Naylor. The Brent‑grandmother Theresa Smith of Moberly receives Louise Dry Irene and Elmer Smith for a week. Grace Kernal visited Dr. J. W. Haden’s family in Pelona. Charlie Beckett returns to Shelby after navy discharge. Earl Baby, after overseas service, comes home with discharge at Camp Taylor. Wood paved spends Sunday with A. P. Porter in Lewistown. Monroe Teachner family visit Newark.
The report notes inches of rain over recent weeks with lingering wet weather. Visitors travel from Chico Conf and Keokuk to Quincy for short visits to Judge and Will Brunk. Ed Yarbrough recovers in Minnesota after surgery and hopes to return home soon. Mrs. Will Carpenter endures rheumatism as several families, including Jno Wattman and Asa Thayer, visit from Quincy.
Barry residents report a busy week with Chautauqua set to open August 16 for a six day session. Local notes include a hospital visit for Herman Clouse, real estate moves by Hays Ownby, a sale of Thomas Arnett lands, a wedding at W. H. Stroteker farm, and various town visitors and business changes.
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