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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1915
Page
8
The Belgian army has shifted from dark blue and green to khaki uniforms, a change praised for its military practicality and cleaner businesslike appearance, inspired by the admired khaki of British soldiers.
The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and irregularities in men and women. It regulates bladder issues in children and is mailed for $1.08 with testimonials from other states. Address Dr J W Wally 2920 Olive Street St Louis MO for treatment and samples.
Captain D W Wisherd of the G W Hill argues Mississippi River steamers pose no danger after the Eastland disaster. He cites flat bottoms and wide hulls, no ballast, and thorough annual and monthly inspections that ensure safe passenger limits and adequate life-saving devices. He compares Hill to Eastland, noting Hill’s 190 ft length and 29 ft 4 in depth, and asserts inspectors enforce capacity and safety requirements before permitting river boats to carry passengers.
About 350 travelers joined the Travelers Protective Association outing to Hannibal in the steamer Gs WeeHill despite heavy rain and a downpour. The party, led by W. T. Smith and others, reached Mark Twain cave late last night after departing from the local port around 3 PM. Old Jupiter Phivius worked to keep some participants away, and the committee included W. L. Smith, W. F. Bader, Ti Busehman, C. A. E. Koch, and G. Leipold.
Clair Hayes will return from the east in a few days to assume the management of the Park hotel at Fourth and Hampshire streets. Bert Corey proprietor and his wife start an extended western trip.
East End Christian Church led by Steven Owings holds Bible school at 9 30 communion at 10 30 sermon at 11 00 on Jesus Knew What Was in Man. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 and sermon at 8 00 on The Temptations of Jesus. United Brethren Church at North Sixth Avenue and Cedar Street with H W Trueblood preaching Bible school 9 15 sermon 10 30 Juniors 2 30 Christian Endeavor 7 00 preaching 7 45. St John s Lutheran Church Rev W C Martens German services today at Evangelical Lutheran church Seventh Street between Kentucky and York English Sunday school 9 00 German services 10 30 no evening service.
Vermont Street Baptist Church at Seventh and Vermont: Sunday school 9 45 a m Vesper service 6 45 to 7 45 p m with special music and a short address by Rev S E Mayfield La Grange Mo Spruce Street chapel Fifth and Spruce Sunday school 2 30 p m Immanuel chapel Twenty second and Cedar Sunday school 3 p m Young people meeting and gospel services 7 p m.
The First German Methodist Church at Eighth and Kentucky streets schedules Sunday school at 9 15 a m and a 10 30 a m preaching service Prof C W Hertzler D D from Baldwin Wallace College Berea Ohio will preach the day’s sermons in English language There will be no evening service.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Eighteenth and Vermont streets holds Sunday services at 11 a.m with the Spirit subject. Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. Free reading rooms in the Stern building are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays.
Grace M E Church at North Fourth and Lind Streets announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m with preaching by Rev P Raymond Powers at 10 30 on A Small Vision Defeats Your self and God Class meeting at 6 45 Epworth league at 7 00 and a second sermon at 7 45 on Some Things that a Woman s Tongue Can t Do Public invited to all services.
Salem Evangelical Church at Ninth and State invites worshipers. Rev HT Leemhuis, pastor, leads Sunday school at 8 50 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. Topic is The Purpose of Evil. Ladies Society meets at 2 30 p.m. Young people's Society at 7 p.m.
Rev S Owings leads at Riverview 4 30 and Rev No M Rigg at Southpark 4 30 in today’s church gathering listings across the area with scheduled services announced.
The Church of the Good Shepherd on Twelfth Street near Maine announces Sunday services for the tenth after Trinity. Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 9:30, Matins at 10, Sunday school at 11, Holy Eucharist (choral) and sermon at 4:30, Evening prayer, and weekday Holy Eucharist at 7:00 am on Wednesday and Friday.
Luther Memorial Church at Twelfth and Jesrey streets posts Sunday schedule. Pastor W. Bingaman leads Sunday school at 9 15. Sermon at 10 30 to be given by Prof T B Uber of Carthage Tl. No evening service.
Vermont Street Methodist church at corner Eighth and Vermont hosts Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on The Song of the False Versus the Song of the True A surprise in both services described as worthwhile events 2 30 South Side Sunday school 6245 Ep
Mrs L Joluistat of Sedalia Ohio reports her child suffered a widespread skin ailment for six months. It began as a small veil spot, dried and scaled leaving red areas, then healed again only to recur. After daily baths with Cuticura Soap and application of Cuticura Ointment progress was seen and the child became entirely well in a month. Sample free by mail with 32-page Skin Book on request.
Worth League led by Mr. Roger Wells hosts an evening worship at 07 45 with a sermon by the pastor titled Gods Patient Protest Unheeded Means Perversion The men's chorus will provide music and a cordial invitation is extended to all who attend.
A pasted warning cautions against catarrh remedies containing mercury. It warns such treatments can damage smell and overall health, urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. The ad notes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by Pf. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and claims testimonials are free. It also advertises Tola’s Fat Pills for constipation with sales by druggists at a stated price.
Secretary C F Perry reports out of town ladies patronize the new Chamber of Commerce Rest Room in the Chamber Home. It is neatly fitted with a dainty writing table and special stationary reading Rest Room Chamber of Commerce Building Quincy HL. Also notes a 20 per mile road plan pursuit with Major W K Abbott chairing the highway committee and inquiry to Altoona chamber for specifications. Gasoline stove explosion reported at Ninth street fire stations causing alarm yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Murray, colored, was away when neighbors raised an alarm as a kitchen fire gained headway. The house owned by Clat Adams suffered heavy damage before help arrived. In other notes, Phil O’Brien’s No 2 auto remains at the Miller Carriage shop for a fresh coat of paint after a fire commission bid. Levy of Scotch Woollen Mills was summoned to Springfield as news reached him that his mother-in-law, Mrs G Frisch, died of heart trouble after being at her bedside.
A Sunday afternoon concert at South Park begins at 3 o clock featuring See-O-Sees and Hash Reinkendorft Selection from the opera Sari Kalman Cornet solo The Lost Chord.
A fragmentary program list recounts cultural offerings including Reminiscences of Scotland by Godfrey, Blue Banbert Waltzes, The Blue and the Grey, Imperial Bayohag, Zampa overture, Tipperary selections, and Chin Chin numbers. Local residents Bagley, Dalby, Carrall, Tobant plus others appear in a Sunday evening recital lineup with various operatic and musical pieces.
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