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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1915

Page

8

Many Parties Honor Miss Blanche Mueller this Week

Miss Blanche Mueller wife of John Lusk has attended numerous gatherings this week. Hostesses include Mrs. Frank Lusk at lunch with bridge prizes won by Miss Ethel Brinkman. Miss Mueller later hosted by Misses Barbara and Katherine Zoller with prizes to Fred Zoller and Mrs Cecil Dye. A bridge tea by Mrs Myron E Lusk Jr and a late Tuesday tea for Mrs C W Lunt and Miss Theodosha Wood of Santa Barbara entertained by Mrs T Hill. Additional gatherings hosted by Mrs A W D Weis and Mrs James Walker, with various guests and events, reflect a busy social round as guests travel and return home.

Blanche Mueller John Lusk Frank Lusk Ethel Brinkman Fred Zoller Cecil Dye Mueller Myron E. Lusk, Jr Eleanor ‘Richardson C. W. Lunt Theodosha Wood Santa Barne Calif T. Hill

Chaddock Aid Society Meeting Receives Gift and Talent

A Chaddock Aid Society gathering at Chaddock Boys' school featured a Christmas cantata by 12 boys and solos by Lawrence Sias and Mrs. Lee Tennock. Mrs. Eva Frields led devotionals and spoke on The Silent Music of Heaven, with Tennock assisting. Clyde Hernan presented a basket containing 500 in gold coins sent anonymously. Regular monthly business followed.

Chaddock Aid Society Chaddock Boys’ School Lawrence Sias Fall River Mass Eva Frields

The Only Girl to Play at Hippo Drome Friday

Joe Weber presents The Only Girl at the Hippo drome Friday evening. The praised Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert musical comedy stars Edna Munsey Russell Lennon Regina Richards Genevieve Houghton Janet McTiwane Leona Stevens Franklyn Farnum Frank Coombs Thomas Burton and Alfred Fisher box a strong cast. The show, praised in New York for its solid book and tuneful score, is expected to be a big road winner with Weber’s producing leadership.

Joe Weber Hippodrome New York City Henry Blossom Victor Herbert Fred G. Latham Mile. Modiste Weber New York Edna Munsey Russell Lennon Regina Richards

Hannibal Banker Frank Hodgdon in City on Business

Frank Hodgdon cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hannibal spent yesterday in the city on bank business and meetings with local officials.

Frank Hodgdon Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Hannibal

Quiet wedding at St Peter parsonage

Joseph J. Franke Jr and Mrs Rickie Voth were married quietly at St Peter Evangelical Church parsonage by Rev Paul Langhorst. They will reside at 714 South Fourth Street. The groom, son of Mrs Joseph J. Franke Sr, works as a driver for Anheuser Busch. The bride is the widow of Otto Voth of 1232 Vermont Street.

Joseph J. Franke, Jr Rickie’ Voth St. ‘Peter Evangelical Church Payson Paul Langhorst Joseph J. Franke Payson Avenue Anheuser-Busch’ Company Otto Voth Vermont Street

JITNEY OFFER PROMISES TRIAL PACKAGE BY MAIL

An advertisement invites readers to mail a slip with name and address to Roley & Co of Chicago to receive a trial package. The package supposedly includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and digestion.

Roley & Co Chicago Foley Miller & Arthur. Drug. Co

Local items flag a Salem church minstrel show

Salen church Men’s league will stage a minstrel show at school hall on December 8 and 9 with a baked ham lunch at 4 p.m. The event expected to draw a large crowd. Other notes include A. L. Ely visiting from Murroe City Missouri and Ireland’s Taxi Service at 169. The Vermont Street Baptist Women’s Guild prepared for a bazaar at Hills carpet store with a home cooking sale and an December 10 church parlor entertainment under Section eight.

F. C. Millspaugh Canton Quincy Men's League of Salen Church Salem School Hall Hampshire George Brickman Marblehead A. L. Ely

Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Remedy Endorsement

A reader endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as a faithful cough and cold remedy for seasons changing and catching colds after exposure. The testimonial claims it is the best cough remedy used by the writer and family after trying others, priced at 50 cents.

Furs and muff prices listed in Lancaster shop ad

A newspaper advertisement lists fur items and prices including black fox muffs at 6 dollars, satin lined empire muff shapes at 9 dollars, fur scarves at 12 dollars, and fur sets from 7.85 to 25.00 dollars featuring fox, wolf, marmot, beaver, raccoon and seal varieties.

Congress Caucus set to pick House minority leaders

Washington supporters report a caucus gathering tomorrow to choose the Republican House minority officers and set initial business as Congress nears opening. James R. Mann of Illinois is widely expected to be re elected Republican leader.

Washington,d. C Washington J Congress House James R. Mann Illinois Representative Mann

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