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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1915
Page
6
Mr Wagner, living in Tiberty, spoke at a Pleasant picnic on universal peace. He argued the United States may be asked to help secure peace in Europe and potentially dictate peace terms for the warring nations. He praised the nation’s high standing in world affairs due to its ideals and justice.
In the Sixth and Hampshire area of the city, major upgrades unfold as multiple buildings receive renovations. Charley Mealey installs a new front and lowers floor levels at his storefront while the Ilinois State bank building gains modern upgrades. Urban and Rogers push substantial changes including removed exterior steps and new entrances, aiming for a durable, polished streetscape.
Water levels drop allowing rapid progress in South Quincy work. A dredge is stationed at Sand Slough head to fill the slough with river sand, enabling crossing to Island No 83. The McWilliams company, holder of the contract, is erecting a giant dredge with a 12 inch pump for the lower end of Island No 23 to work on the main levee.
A fragment from a 1920s page describes visitors from Missouri including Clara sane from St Louis and Piasa. plans mention the Flora summer cottage. upcoming events include a Firemen convention, a low shoe sale, and an Evangelical society meeting to wind up its finances. Community discussions focus on pragmatic city actions and open air Modern Association programs beginning Monday at 7 45.
Governor Elliott Major will attend and visit the educational exhibit led by Mrs Myrtle Threlheed as schoolwork is praised. Festivities include $2000 saddle stake on Wednesday, $500 junior saddle Thursday, $500 junior harness stake Friday, and a $100 best male under one year old prize. Night shows Thursday and Wednesday promise fair‑quality entertainment with lights, Shel bina band, and Gertrude Ewing Co. headline.
Last night the countywide campaign for road improvement concluded amid praise for its success. Despite early rain delays, all townships contributed strongly, and prize awards will be given after a final review. the effort is hailed as the most successful of its kind in county history.
Jimmy Nolan, long time Hastings club shortstop in the Michigan league, has returned home after the season closed due to wet weather. He is the son of the Probation Officer Nolan.
Kennedy notes Baylis sits high between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The town, once Pineville, is described as awake and progressive with a new elevator and recent electric lights. Baylis is praised for its stock country and rich farming district, with a strong local paper The Guide and active stores and autos.
An old advertisement touts Thirty-Six for 25 cents in corked glass bottles containing 36 sugar coated white pills. It claims one pill with a glass of water before retiring gives an average dose and promises constipation relief by morning. Sold at all druggists.
Veterans of Missouri units including Glover's cavalry and the 16th 28th 50th 78th and 137th Illinois volunteers will gather for a reunion in Quincy on October 20 and 21. Details of the program will be announced later.
August planting guidance features alfalfa and altalpa seed. urge buyers to sow in August and plan for next year. Collin s Plow Company of North Sixth Street Quincy Illinois promotes seed of superior quality and urges immediate purchase.
The report notes Mr Beech, president of Quincy for three years, recently opened his business. Residents express deep sympathy for him after the accident and his ongoing residence in the community.
The Sunday program includes Eucharist at 11 o clock with Fr Mayor presiding. Evening prayer will feature lay confraternity rules and addresses by Rev Reed of First Baptist. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Vesper at 6 45 to 7 45 p.m. Spruce Street chapel and Immanuel chapel host youth meetings and gospel services with special music.
The First Christian Church at Ninth and Broadway, led by Pastor W. D. Endres, holds church school at 9 15 a m communion at 10 30 a m preaching at 11 o'clock a m with the message The Message of the General. There are no evening services.
Henry W. Strueblood is pastor of the United Brethren church. Bible school at 9 15. Preaching at 10 30 and 7 45 by the pastor. Junior Endeavor at 2 30. Y P S O C at 7 00 o clock.
East End Christian church at Corner Twenty fifth and Light Streets with Pastor Steve Owings. Bible School at 30 minutes. Communion at 10:30. Sermon to the children at 42 minutes. Christian Endeavor, F200. Senior class at 8:00 focusing on Jesus the Good Shepherd.
Luther Memorial church at Twelfth and Jersey streets with Pastor I W Bingaman. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Sermon at 10: a.m. Secretary of the Y M C A will occupy the pulpit in the pastor's absence.
Salem Evangelical Church at Ninth and State with Rev. H. T. Leemhuis as pastor holds Sunday school at 8:50 a.m. and morning service at 10 a.m. The topic is The Tongue and the Young People’s society meets in the afternoon.
Grace Memorial Church at Fourth and Lind lists Rev. P. R. Powers as pastor with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m by Rev. J B Boswell. Class meeting at 6 15 p m Epworth League at 7 p m and preaching at 8 p m by J A Hanna of Y M C A.
First Church of Christ Scientist located at Eighteenth and Vermont streets. Sunday service at 11 am with sermon on Christ Jesus. Sunday school at 9 43 am. Wednesday evening service at 8 o'clock. Free reading rooms in Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The First German M E Church at Eighth and Kentucky streets posts Sunday school at 9:19 a.m. Divine worship at 10:15 a.m. Pastor preaches The Hour is Come. Lord's Supper after the sermon. Morning services in English. Love Feast at 2:30 p.m. Rev He-Kasiske of Bethel Church in charge. No evening service.
Sunday schedule lists morning and evening worship led by Pastor Rigg with sermon on The Problem of. includes a 10:30 service and other weekly events at M yearn Stee E? church with Rev erton and M. EB. Church affiliations.
Sunday includes Keeping Life Right at 2 30 with Epworth league and evening sermon by Rev A W Fruechie at 7 45 prayer meeting. Week features meetings from Monday through Saturday including Ladies Social 2 30 and King's Heralds 2 30. German service 10 00 with sermon on Sabbath and Mankind. Young People meet 6 30. No evening service.
Cathedral of St John at Seventh and Hampshire hosts Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m led by William O Cone.
At St Johns Lutheran Church on Seventh Street between York and Kentucky Bible class and Sunday school at 8 a m German services at 10 30 a m Bo.
The First Baptist Church at Fourth and Jersey hosts a Bible school at 9:15 a.m. led by Superintendent Wm. Smith. Oliver Reed serves as pastor. The schedule includes a morning service following the Bible school.
A review notes the sensational photo drama Hypocrites opening at the Empire Hippodrome on September 1, with the film praised as one of the most impressive motion pictures, priced at one dollar, and promising a powerful moral message as it plays in New York and leading venues.
A 6:45 p m Young People's meeting led by Miss Hattie Collins discusses Workers for the Harvest. At 7:45 p m an evening service offers worship with preaching on Heaven What is It.
In a terse dispatch from Berlin and Dresden, reports indicate that the Emperor Amstead conferred the Order Pour Le Merits on Marshal Liman von Sand. Turkish forces in Ep are referenced in the muddled note.
The Kahoka band of thirty four members, composed of men and women, is lauded as one of the state’s finest musical groups. Directed by W H Bowers, with Albert McKee as manager, the ensemble is funded by the Kahoka Commercial Club and performs standard and popular music to boost local pride.
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