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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1915

Page

8

WEDDING BELLS AT ST PETER S CHURCH

The marriage of Leo Emmett McCelland and Bertha Evangelista Fischer was held yesterday at St Peter s Catholic Church. Rev J J Driscoll officiated. Attendants included Miss Helen Fischer and Fred Heberling. The couple will reside at 423 Spring street Quincy after visiting Mendon and Bloomington with Mr McCelland employed at Bangert grocery.

ST. Peters Church Leo Emmett McCelland John, McCelland Spring Street Bertha Evangelista. Fischer Simon Fischer St. Peter’s Catholic Church J. J. Driscoll Helen Fischer Fred Heberling Mr. McCelland

Miss Mc Kennan Hosts Picnic At Halligan Camp

A crowd of youths enjoyed a picnic hosted by Miss Althea Halligan north of the city on the bay Tuesday evening, honoring Miss Esther McKennan who is soon leaving Quincy. A sumptuous supper was the feature, with Mrs J E Halligan as chaperon.

Lucille Little North Sixth Avenue Helen Black Macomb Jennie Dorsey Miss Black Mildred Wall Teresa Heckle Loyola Halligan Helen’ Rothgeb Jerinie Dorsey Walter Averkamp Earl Smith Halligan’s Camp Althea Halligan Esther McKennan Quincy J.E. Halligan

Miss Nevsa McMein Plans Eastward Visit After Lake Forest

Miss Nevsa McMein, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. I. T. McMein at 1652 Kentucky Street, will leave Sunday night for New York. She will join Mrs. Alfred Botsford, visiting friends at Lake Forest, and they will travel east together. Mrs Botsford will proceed to Portland, Maine, to spend a few weeks with friends.

Botsford Alfred Botsford Nevsa McMein Kentucky Street New York Miss McMein Lake Forest Chicago

Picnic for sewing class girls at South Park

The Saturday morning sewing class of the YWCA will be entertained with a picnic. Miss Mamie Tripp and Miss Martha Good, the YWCA extension secretary, will chaperone as the children travel to South Park by automobile for the festivity.

Ys W. Cla Mamie Tripp Martha Good South Park

Picnic Trip Up the Bay With Party

Ji Leslie Fulton led a party to his camp on the upper bay for a picnic last night in a launch. The outing proved enjoyable. Mrs. Al Winter and the Misses Edith and Jeanette Winter are visiting relatives in Ursa. Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Martindale and son Carl left yesterday for Chicago for a few weeks.

Gertrude Tessie Nettie Gumiersell St. Louis Nellie Alice O'Farrell Spring Street O'Farrell Upper Bay The Bay Ji Leslie Fulton Soge Mrs. al. Winter Edith and Jeanette Winter Ursa Walter P. Martindale Con Carl Chicago

Lena Rivers stage adaptation at the Orpheum this weekend

The Oliver Players bring Mary J. Holmes novel Lena Rivers to the Orpheum for matinee and weekend shows. The drama closely follows the book with elaborate scenery and strong cast performances. The company ends the engagement with the four act comedy drama Paying the Price next Sunday night, drawing large expected crowds and urging early seat reservations.

Mary J. Holmes Lena Rivers Orpheum Southland Legion Olivers Miss Holmes

Kidney Cure Claim From Advertised Pills

A Jacksonville Texas railroad brakeman F A Woolsey recounts being bedridden with kidney trouble and rheumatism. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports a full recovery, praising the product for aiding kidney function and blood purification. Thousands have written similar letters supporting the remedy.

F. A. Woolsey Jacksonville Texas Foley - Kidney Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Ferencz Hegedus Named Premier Violin Virtuoso for American Tour

A renowned European violinist Ferencz Hegedus, praised as a master of tone and artistry, plans his first American tour this coming season. Born in 1881 in Punkirchen Hungary, he studied at the Royal Musical Academy in Budapest and has performed across Germany Austria France Belgium and England under conductors such as Richter and Nikisch. The London Telegraph lauds his technique and genius, noting his artistry outshines mere facility.

Ferencz Hegedus Rafael Joseffy Punkirchen Hungary Royal. Musical ‘Academy Budapest Richter Nikisch Bach Tartini Paganini Grieg Franck Hegedus London Telegraph

Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Muscle Relief

A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles after hard work. It claims quick relief with light application and no rubbing, featuring a grateful user testimonial and noting availability at all druggists for 2½. The copy promotes penetrating action and compares favorably to mustard plasters.

Sloan

De Soto Mayor Linked to Fatal Shooting and Suicide

In De Soto Ta, Mayor Joseph Winceman shot and killed Mrs CG Jordan, wife of a local real estate dealer, and then committed suicide. Mayor Blackman stayed at the Jordan home. he was reportedly drinking. Mrs Jordan’s mother witnessed the shooting.

Asser DE Soto Joseph Winceman CG. J. Jordan Blackman Jordan

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