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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

11

Partners in the School lecture spurs praise from Colegrove

Dr Chauncey Colegrove argued that education left out inspiration for using knowledge, naming Law Labor Leisure and Love as key partners. Dr Robert Judson Aley urged education to fit life, renew teaching as a profession and stress science, language, and patriotism in a broad, modern curriculum.

Chauncey P. Colegrove Teachers’ Institute Colgrove Colegrove Robert Judson Aley

Latin And Greek Have Their Places

Dr. Robert J. Aley spoke on Union and Co operation of Education, recalling past attacks on classical study. He noted bread and butter aims knocking at education, persecution of old learning, and praise for chemistry and modern subjects, asserting value in traditional classical disciplines.

Robert J. Aley

Denounce Picketing by Women in New York State

Saratoga Springs Aug B1 The woman suffrage party of New York state condemns picketing of the White House by the Congressional Union and adopts a resolution to distinguish between a small group of picketers and the loyal majority. The conference urged press discrimination, thanked President Wilson, and pledged $19,100 more to the campaign as Carrie Chapman Catt spoke of rapid suffrage nationwide.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Woman Suffrage Party New York State White House Congressional Union Wilson New York City Carrie Chapman Catt National Woman Suffrage Party United States Mrs. Catt Germany Austria Bulgaria Turkey

Coal Operators Quit Washington For Good

Aug 31 coal operators have left Washington and will not return unless called by Dr Garfield. Some express belief the fuel administrator may propose changes to the current price scale to reduce inequalities. Garfield hopes to issue a statement outlining fuel administration policy on energy control. He has reviewed trade committee recommendations on retail price scales.

Washington Garfield Fuel Administration

Soldiers and Sailors Home Residents News

George W. Springle aged 85 died Wednesday night at 11 49 He served in Co 6 7th Kentucky infantry a Virginia native and longtime Almanons resident He was a widower leaving two sons E J Springle Avon and O R Springle Denver Colo daughter in law Fannie Springle 326 Kentucky Quincy He was admitted to the home July 24 and confined there since Also notes on residents and visitors including Miss Gretta Scott training for Red Cross pharmacist and nurse in New York and Mrs Edna Walker visiting the hospital.

George W. Springle Co. 6 Kentucky Virginia Alnons E. J. Springle Avon O. R. Springle Denver Cola Fannie Springle Kentucky Street Quincy Masur Hillsboro Camp Parker Genemine Mabel Wood Amanda Winn Almira Warsaw Doris Stewart Mary Ridden Hannibal Maggie Porter G. E. Greenwood Leon Burchard Martinsburg Marrow Louisiana Wolgamott Emily Haise Tarman el Paso Ruth Linke Ruby Peterson Rock Island Mrs. Stitt Enstage 6 Pogeria

Tioga News Briefs From Local Fair and Visits

Tioga and nearby residents attend the Corhige fair on Wednesday. Beripa Tous and Miss Vradenterra visited last week at Tasco and West Point with relatives. Mrs Mae Anderson and Miss Fila Newanan of Webster are noted visitors. A person spent time with Mrs James Hasen of Muial Rey Householder and others visited Wend to Giines for work. A report notes Paseman with fever is improving.

James Hasen Muial Rey

Births Report Twin Daughters and New Son in Local Family

Born to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Menn at 816 South Tenth Street are twin daughters on Wednesday morning and a baby boy born to Mrs Grimmer formerly Miss Melen Rueder of 921 Medina Street weighing eight pounds. This makes five boys in the Grimmer family: Marvin 13, Gordon 11, Melvin 4, Grant deceased, and the newborn son.

Mro LeRoy Menn South Tenth Street Menn Mies Melen Rueder Tiorn W. J. Griamer Madina Street Grimmer Marvin Gordon Melvin Grant

Mrs J M Porter Seriously Injured in Train Collision

Missourian report from Shelbina notes Mrs J M Porter of near Bacon Chapel neighborhood was severely injured Wednesday afternoon when struck by passenger train number 14 while crossing a railroad track in town. Porter was driving a blind horse in a buggy. the horse was killed and the buggy demolished. Her injuries were to the head and neck with little hope for recovery.

Shelbina

Deer Ridge Child Dies From Burns

Lola Newberry eleven year old daughter of Smith Newberry died from burns received while helping prepare dinner Tuesday in Deer Ridge Missouri. A blazing piece of wood fell and ignited her dress. she was transported home and died Wednesday with burial in Weeker cemetery.

Deer Ridge Lola Newberry Smith Newberry Weeker Cemetery

Maywood News Roundup and Local Notices

Maywood Missouri locals report James Leach and family W E Leach and Ruth Pitman returned from an Ozarks trip. Wartley Martin, mall carrier, is improving after illness. John Kramer moves to vacated property by Mr Prim Rosa. Will Laka’s son hurt by a horse. McPikes move from hotel. hotel runs by Mr It. Mrs George White hosts relatives at a reunion. Pascoe Kramer of Quincy visits. Arden and Vertie English of Chicago visit Maywood and Emerson. Warrener family ill with measles. Beulah Mee Christie visits Lewistown homefolks. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Will Wolf Monday night. Davis Briscoe of Durham works in Maywood this week. Rev James Jeffries and family visit Mrs Jeffries sister.

Maywood James Leach W. EL Leach White Ruth Pitman Ozarks Wartley Martin Teate 2 John Kramer Primrosa Will Laka Mrou Charley McPike Tlotel Maywood Heneg George White Pascoe Kramer Quincy Arden Vertie English Chicago Hmerson Will Warrener Beulah Mee Christie Lewistown Orn Will Wolf Davis Briscoe Durham James Jeffries

Beavers and attendees at Quincey teachers institute

Beverly Illinois reports Eliza Beavers visiting her mother Mrs FH Sykes while teachers from the area attend a weeklong institute in Quincey. The Standard Beavers held their annual picnic Friday as preparations begin for an August camp meeting. Marion Keach returns home from visiting his sister Mrs Stauffer. Harry Flill and family joined the Camp Point chautauqua. multiple Quincy visitors noted. Mrs Gilson of Hadley visits daughter Mrs Roe Bogan. Myrtle and Zelpha Masterson visit Bernice Kelly. Rev Harpole preaches at the Christian church.

Beverly, III Eliza Beavers Lilerberry FH. H. Sykes Harry Tuaicy Russell Rachel Waters Lois Bernice Kelly Mildred Sykes Roy Austin Teachers’ Institute Quincey Standard Beavers Marion Keach S. Stauffer Harry Flill Camp Point G. A. Trendricks J. F. Kelly Tlurry Twayes Quincy Gilson Hadley Io Roe Bogan Myrtle Zelpha Masterson Mr. Harpole Christian Church

Death of Mrs. Mary Smith in Columbus Illinois

Mrs. Mary Smith aged resident of Columbus Illinois died Wednesday evening at 8. Funeral will be Friday morning at 10 conducted by Rev. IL CG Maudk of Quincy. She leaves a large family of children and grandchildren. Various local families hosted guests and visitors this week including the Hulls Burnside Tl and the Whittlers. The Methodist Sunday school held an all day picnic and basket dinner in Lawless grove Wednesday.

Columbus Ill Mary Smith IL. Cg, Maudk Quincy Hull Burnside S. H. Brackensick Charles Whittler O. C. Miller Irma Whittler Ida Taylor Frances Ernest Speers Big Neck Ann Rutledge Coatsaburg Sarah Leeper J. HL. Waltmire Methodist Sunday School Lawless Grove

Marion girl weds in country home Palmyra tale

Miss Maybelle Keller of Palmyra and Perry P. Taylor of Clarence were married at the bride’s parents country home with Rev. O. H. Phillips officiating. The couple left for Niagara Falls and other eastern points and will reside in West Granby Connecticut after Sept. 14. The page also notes local arrivals, licenses, and upcoming O. I. O. I. meeting in Palmyra on October 19.

Palmyra Maybelle Keller Perry P. Taylor Clarence Fulton W. J. Wilcoxen Greentop Dorothy Jane Hollyman Niagara Falls Buffalo West Granby Conn S. A. Igoe St. Louis Jessia Vallbracht Vallbracht Gretchen William TL. Davia Williamette FE. Wilkerson Alexandria Ith Edgar FE. Foff Mary E. Tierney Hannibal Frank Brown Shelbyville Ethel Stout Novelty Clement V. Hall Pittsfield Beulah M. Howard Payson Arthur E. Robinson Eva M. Wagg Plainville, Ill John Mozengo Esther Rhodes Russell M. Jackson Rheubey Boling Rensselaer Christie Brown Christine Edwards Collinsville Linneus A. J. Whaley H. Frey Warsaw Thomas L. Banka A. G. Smythe South Main Street Kk. C. Brown A. G Mass Claudia Gray Henry S. Flattzog Mark Twain Court House R. J. Vosburg Lon Bourn Ely Gentry Cummings H. A. Mollyman Mildred Jane Hollyman Bethany

Griggsville social notes residents travel and visitors

Griggsville IL residents and visitors are listed with names such as Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carey and families traveling to Quincy. Visitors include F H Farrand in Chicago and Dr A J Norberry from Jacksonville. Numerous locals attend events, visit relatives, or plan trips to Payson Quincy Pittsfield Hannibal and Kansas City. A new daughter is born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pennock and Mrs. Grace Dolbow attends institute. The Griggsville central community chautauqua opens Wednesday.

Ben Carey W. Q. Cunningham Benjamin Carey Francis Everett Cunningham Quincy Carey F. H. Farrand Chicago A. J. Norberry Jacksonville A. Simpson Flora, Ill Josie Horch Springfield Valley City Fred Baxter Cc. T. Kenny Harry Smith Jefferson City Nannie Smith George Cooper Elva Irene Payson Ill Ellen Riggs Margaret Pleasant Hill John Harnett Kansas City M. T. Driscoll Ernst Evans St. Louis Thomas Napier Fannie Allen Francis Fealer Charles Nicholas Dave Pennock Sam Windsor Perry Harry Snider Hannibal Grace Hartett Katherine Shoemaker Grace Dolbow Hazel Sleight Merle Dimmitt Blanche Crawford Helen Bashforth Pike County Teachers’ Institute Pittsfield A. Allen Chapin, Lll Jacob Snider William Shaw George Phillips Harry McK Sonny Ringer Triplett Emporia Kan T. Yates Grizesville Central Chauitauqiua

Local residents head to nearby towns and events

Mrs J W Stewart and her daughter left for Yerington Nevada while Mr and Mrs C B R Lawrence returned to Shelbyville after a Lewis county visit. Old Settlers picnic set September 8. Charles Garner plans an extended western trip. F H Beckley summoned to Mt Vernon Ohio for mother’s illness. M Blair finishes assessor work in Clarence. C M Blair returns from Lewis county visit to Mrs Fannie Buckner. Bob Collier of St Louis visiting relatives. Henry Tonkinson attends Baptist association in Arno le. Red Cross social in court house park Aug 30 with ice cream and cold drinks. FE W Thurman and family drive from Salisbury for a visit.

J. W. Stewart Yerington Nevada C. Brb. Lawrence Shelbyville Lewis County Charles Garner States F. H. Beckley Mt. Vernon Ohio M. Blair Clarence C. M. Blair Fannie Buckner Bob Collier St. Louis Henry Tonkinson Baptist Association Arnole Red Cross Chapter Court House Park FE. W. Thurman Salisberry

Local Social Ties Highlight Fowler Illinois Visitations

Burling ton Iowa Henry Bunte and family visited the W L Viar home on Sunday. Miss Ethel Bigelow of Fannthbal spent weekend with relatives. T J Viar and son Orel made a business trip to Jainey. Maude German returned to Williamsfield after a visit with her grandmother Mrs German. TD A Dinelow and children shopped Quincy Saturday. Frances Barnhill and Lee Cochran were guests of T J Viar family Sunday. W Ot Viar and Wallace Traxel attend a teachers institute in Quincy. Maude Weltzel of Table Grove visited the Fleston home. Julius Whitey and family of Mt Sterling visited Sedlemano family Sunday. Cora Deaton returned home after visiting Vermont and hay.

Help Wanted ads attract energetic qualified applicants

Many pocuth jeby are open to ener getic ambitious woung men and wom en who are qualified for particular work. Watch The Whig "THelp Want ed" ads.

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Shelbyville and Welch School Officials Mentioned in Motion

Mrs. Thurman’s in laws Sheriff A J Nefft and family are noted. Prof R R Standley former Shelbyville superintendent accepts Welch Oklahoma school superintendent post. William Moran visits brother A D Moran in Yuma Colorado this week and plans Colorado Springs stop before returning home.

Old Settlers Meet Honored By Payson Address

William Mumford returns from a southern states trip and helps celebrate the Old Settlers gathering in Payson with Hon. W. B. Williams delivering the principal address. Various residents and visitors arrive in town for visits or travel, including Miss Celia Harder, Miss Avalon Wigam, Miss Madge Leslie, and others. Fire department reports a minor blaze at Cecil Nelson’s residence. Rev. William H. Cannon is called to Pleasant Hill Christian church.

William Mumford W. BB. Williams Old Settlers Payson Celia Harder Beardstown Sooley Helen Jarvis St. Louis Edward Doocy Avalon Wigam Chicago Manessa Madge Leslie Bridgport Gus Kientzle Kientzle Cecil Nelson

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Alex Europe Aley Chauncey Colegrove Toasties Missouri Shelbina, MO Marion Pars College Lee White Charles Tulsa Texas Obed White Mary Owsley Wellington J. T. Threlkeld Belle Monroe City Laula Redman Josie Maddox Peoria John Lochman T. A. Rozelle Ralls Marton Lodge Griggsville, Ili Shelbyville, MO Pittsfield, Ill William H. Cannon Decatur William Hooker John Gelsendorfer Ethel Storck Normal State Normal Wiley W. Sanderson Dale Brookfield A. J. Bunn Hale, Mo Bevo Anheuser-Busch Bank Ricker National Bank Fifth St N New Thought Walsta Union Suita Buster Brown
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