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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

8

Sohm couple mark fifty second wedding anniversary

R and Mrs Edward Sohm of 827 Oak celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. He presides over Ricker National Bank and they were married at St Boniface church in Quincy. They have five children, six grandchildren and long settled in the area.

Edward Sohm Oak Street Sohm Ricker National Bank St. Boniface Quincy Theodore Heideman Theresa Brockman Mt. Sterling Will Sohm Belasco Theater Waterloo A. H. Sohm

Lieut Ross Weds Miss Mildred Smith at Vermont Street Church

Lieut. James Ross of the Navy and Miss Mildred M. Smith wed Tuesday evening at the Vermont Street Methodist church with Rev. F. A. McCarty officiating. Attendants were Walter French and his wife, the bridegroom’s sister and brother-in-law. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Ross, expects his discharge in months while serving as fourth officer on the U S S Azamemnon. his wife will join him in New York after a Chicago visit.

Mildred M. Smith James Ross Vermont Street Methodist Church F. A. McCarty Walter French Ross David Ross Ife New York Chicago

Chicago Children Not Coming Here

Chicago children hoping for Adams county summer vacations cannot be sent as Chicago United Charities informed Quincy committee they cannot arrange transport in time for school openings. The effort is discontinued. Nine children would have stayed in Liberty township homes and ten in Burton township under Mrs. Fred Frey and Mrs. H. A. Lohse.

Chicago Adams County Chicago United Charities Quincy Fred Frey Liberty Township

Weds Quincy Soldier Arrives Here Monday

Mrs. Ford J. Larkin, foreign bride of a Quincy soldier, spent her first day in Quincy Tuesday. She and her husband reached his uncle Detective Tim Ford’s home on Ohio Street late Monday night. The bride, native of Esch Luxemburg, speaks French and German fluently and has begun to learn English. She is an accomplished musician and a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Luxemburg.

Ford J. Larkin Quincy Tim Ford Ohio Street Esch Luxemburg Ford Fifth Division St. Mary’s Academy Across the Seas

Fischer Cottage In Spring Lake Begun By J J Fischer

Workmen began Tuesday digging the foundation of a four room cottage with porches on three sides in Spring Lake park. Joseph J Fischer of the Ricker National Bank will have the modern cottage built on his premises with a bathroom and numerous conveniences.

Joseph J. Fischer Ricker National Bank Spring Lake Park Quincy

Personal notices from Quincey area finalizes bar room close

Manager Geo Thompson announces the closing of the bar room at Hotel Quincy where soft drinks have been served since July 1. The Coffee Shop will open 6 AM to midnight serving food and drinks. Various local residents travel, visit, or relocate while several community events and notices are recorded.

Best of Shows Scheduled For Empire Theater

Quincy theatergoers will see top class shows at the Empire with a redecorated interior. Manager Busby has booked musical comedies, dramatic hits, minstrels, and vaudeville numbers including The Dolly Sisters Oh Look and Maytime with new curtain inspired by Corots Dance of the Nymphs.

Quincy W. L. Busy Empire Theater Middle West Corot Busby Dolly Sisters Richard Carle Chicago Princess Theater New York Casino Theater Lyric Theater Flo Fritzie Scheff Gloriani Matt Jeff David Belasco Polly the Empire Garrick Theater Mabel Bird of Paradise Chris Robson Fiske O'Hara al. G. Field Gus Hill Harvey Lyman Howe Mercedes Bfe Vaudeville Co Norwood Hermann Jack Bessey Winninger Bros Frank Winninger

Merry Time At Y M C A Camp South Of City

Sam Gabel, physical director, visited the lower gorge camp near Quincy where twenty Quince youngsters enjoy a weeklong outing. The boys report hearty meals, light pranks, and a sleepover plan to brave the Hannibal cave area. Visitors stopped by last Sunday to see the camp in full swing.

Sam Gabel Quincy Gorge Sam Virgil Smith Earl Carlton Mr. Gabel Earl Virgil Smitty Hannibal Cave Lower Gorge

Church picnic set for Wednesday at joint schools

The Union Baptist Beth el A. M. E. and Eighth and Elm pret Baptist church Sunday schools announce an annual picnic on Wednesday August 20. Children from the schools will vote on the picnic location next Sunday.

Union Baptist Church Bethel A. M. E. Church Eighth and Elm Pret Baptist Church

Camp Point News Briefs and Local Death Notice

George William Nicola, Aug 28 1890, died of typhoid and spinal meningitis after returning home to his Camp Point farm. Funeral held at family home, interment Evergreen Cemetery. The column records many visits, gatherings, and community notices from Camp Point and surrounding towns, including teachers picnic, county convention, and local social events with numerous names and locations.

The Ideal Woman Health Advice Excerpt

A vintage health ad cites Napoleon on the ideal woman as one with middle aged health. It warns against nervousness backache and sleeplessness and touts Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female health and strength.

Napoleon Pinkham's Vegetable Co

District Superintendent Flannagan presides church quarter

District Superintendent A S Flan nagan of Quincy presided at the last quarterly conference of the Gye Methodist church year Friday evening. Mrs C W Caughlan and son Fred travel to Payson to visit her mother Mrs E C Long. Mrs Jay Spies of Buckner IL visits her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Grimes. Mrs W W Longsdon of Martin TX visits her mother Mrs Helen Hull and relatives. Mr Kern of Washington DC, Navy aero division, will furlough here around the 15th. Mrs John McQuitty hosts the Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday afternoon. The lodge Modern Woodmen may cancel a picnic this season for a county fair. Charles J W Walker of Canton IL visits. Lt Col Glenn C Hickle, formerly Pittsfield HS instructor, discharged and returns here with wife Mrs FE Murphy. Ralph Griffith discharged from the army stays with sister Mrs Charles Williams. Pike County Farm Bureau hires Otis Kercher of Lexington KY as county farm adviser for three years at 3900 first year, 3500 second, 4000 third. Kercher a Champaign U and five years with Kentucky U. Gilbert Lyons, county highway superintendent, plans a county road system. County Board of Review discusses real estate and personal property assessments to standardize values. Ben Benson improving after paralysis. Attorney Kenneth Pringle of Chicago visits his parents. Highee Bowers acts as substitute clerk in post office during George Peters vacation. W E Williams return from Colorado Springs after two weeks. Trevor Hopkins of Federated Church preaches union service at court house park likely to be outdoors each Sunday evening. George Weaver reportedly purchased Croft farm from Ellis Flers.

A. S&s. Flannagan Quincy Gye Methodist Church C. W. Caughlan Fred Payson E. Cc. Long Jay Spies Buckner Henry J. Grimes FL Longsdon Martin Texas Helen Hull Karl Kern Washington, D. C J. S. Thomas Lexington Kercher State University At Champaign University of Kentucky Gilbert Lyons County Board of Review Ben Benson Kenneth Pringle Chicago Willam H. Pringle Highee Bowers George Peters W. E. Williams Colorado Springs W. H. Hopkins Federated Church Court House Park George Weaver Ellis Flers Croft Farm

Townsman ill in Pittsfield hotel and local notices

Montezuma township reports resident Jacob Windmiller dangerously ill at the Pittsfield hotel. Dr. E B Berry aided his family en route home from Jacksonville. Licenses issued to marry Hugh Shuman Maggie Turnbeargh and Charles Page Ntateh Grace Dolbow plus Alva Colvin andSy ntha Trake. W S Lord buys Foreman residence for 4000, buyers to Minnesota. William M Thompson sells home to William Criss for 3000. August county court opens with Judge Burr Swan. few cases expected, likely no jury.

Montezuma Township Jacob Windmiller Pittsfield E.B. Berry Jackeville Aalixo Charles A. Helkig William M. Thompson William Criss Burr Swan

Maywood Notes Snapshot of Local Visitors and Fire Loss

Maywood residents host relatives from Jacksonville Frankfort Lewistown and Minneapolis while Della Mayer visits from Salt Lake City. A lightning strike destroyed Sam Quinn's barn burning about forty tons of hay. Camp Merritt demobilization news from Clyde Lindsey. Local families hosting guests include the Lindsrom Pattons Walters and Brinkley with visits to and from Muskogee and Ewing.

O. E. Cason Earl Jacksonville Illinois J. B. Patton Cleo Patton Leon Lindstrom Anna Kaifman Frankfort Helen Hackett Lewistown Pryor Obenchain Virginia Wiseman Minneapolis Della Mayer Salt Lake City Utah Sam Quinn Clyde Lindsey Camp Merritt N. J Soen Lon Jackson Larkin Muskogee Oklo Ivory Jones Russell Walters Quincey Harry Cook Stuby Brinkley Anna Smoot Ewing

Don’t Prod Your Liver to Action

The article warns against using calomel laxatives to force digestion and advises calming, toning the digestive system with Nature’s Remedy NR Tablets. It claims immediate relief and lasting benefit for stomach liver bowels and kidneys, promotes infrequent use for ongoing health, and offers a 25c box with a guarantee from druggists.

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