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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

3

Lincoln Parent Teachers Report On Moving Pictures

Mrs. George T Shaw reported at Lincoln school Monday on the United Parent Teachers Association meeting. She explained the resolution urging better moving pictures for children. A program included cardboard construction by room three hygiene by Dr J G Bullett singing by Miss Stella Zimmerman physiology by room five. A benefit moving picture show is planned for Dec 21 to raise funds for a school Victrola. Next meeting is the second Monday in January.

George T. Shaw Lincoln School Parent-Teachers’ ‘Association United Parent-Teachers In Association Lincoln Association United Association Lincoln School J. G. Bullett Stella Zimmerman Room Five Anna Smith

Minors State Band Rehearsals Lead to Next Year Concert

The Minors State band is currently rehearsing for its annual concert, with dates for next year not yet finalized. The ensemble continues practice sessions as it prepares for the planned event.

Minors State

LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE Claims One Day Cure

Bromo Quinine tablets marketed as a cure for colds promise a one day remedy. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box carries Dr. W. Grove’s signature and the offer notes a 25 cent price. Endorsed as a patent medicine advertisement.

DL. W. Grove

Bernard Swart Funeral Wednesday in Quincy

Funeral services for Bernard Swart who died in Kansas City Kansas will be held at 2 30 PM Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs August Grewe 301 South Eleventh Street The body lies in state from 6 to 9 PM this evening at her home Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery The body accompanied by his son Herman arrived in Quincy early this morning.

Bernard Swart Kansas City Kas August Grewe South Eleventh Street Greenmount Cemetery Herman Quincy

Funeral Arrangements for Emory Leas Named

The body of Emory Leas, who died at Blessing hospital, will be taken from Hull on the 5 o'clock train this morning for burial in Plainville.

Emory Leas Blessing Hospital Hull Plainville

Former Golden resident George E. Ross dies in Galesburg

George E. Ross a former resident of Golden died Monday noon in a Galesburg hospital after a stroke suffered October 28 He had lived near Golden for years and the last thirteen in Galesburg where he worked as a decorator His wife Ella A Hackey of Golden survives Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon with burial in a Galesburg cemetery.

George E. Ross Golden Galesburg Ella A. Hackey

Burglars Enter 517 State Street Home

Police report that burglars entered a home at 517 State Street and seized a child's necklace a plain gold ring and $72 in cash during the break in.

Police Department State Street

Christmas Eve Socials and Local Notices in Quincy

Many short items list visits and greetings from Mrs Lelia Neet and others, shop specials at Doerr Department Store, musical events with O Farrell’s orchestra, and savings club promotions at State Savings Loan Trust. Notables include William Berndanner ill at 320 South Tenth, Mrs Georg Janssen home from Golden, and Ball December 12 at Turner Hall. Names: Lelia Neet, J B Harvey, Dr Rice, J H Rice, Harvey Riggs, Rose Bimypson, D J Thomas, H C Wagoner, Elizabeth Wagoner, Georg Janssen, W J Buss, C E Wilds, Lotis Tischner, C W James, T C Shanghassy, Emma Treat, E J Taylor, F W Heckenkamp, M E Katz, Mrs Rakers, J H Rakers, A W Gage, Myrtle Myers, Anna Moore, and others. Places include Quincy, Browning MO, Cleveland OH, St Louis, Moberly MO, Jackson, and Hamilton contexts. Seasonal items include toys, Bibles, aprons, and Christmas savings clubs.

Taylor's Harvey Riggs J. H. Rice Cleveland Ohio Dr. Rice Doerr Dept Rose Bimypson St. Louis Quincy D. J. Thomas Hannibal William Berndanner Dick Brewery South Tenth Street Eagles Turner Hall O’farrell Snyder H. C. Wagoner Kirksville Osteopathy College J. A. Burt Jacksonville Elizabeth Wagoner State Savings, Loan & Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Maine Streeet Broadway Praben Bank of South Side Brandink E. J. Taylor & Co F. W. Heckenkamp Western Catholic Union State Street Bank Georgs Janssen Vermont Street Golden W. J. Buss Fort Wayne Ind Santa Claus Ed Swinney Warsaw F. Harris Spring Street Swinney Toledo Duker'’s W. T Duker Co Herman Mueller South Twentieth Street Mueller O'Farrell M. E. Katz Academy St. Mary Academy St. Mary Church J. H. Rakers Althoff Vine Street Guy Green Star Theater Chicago South Tde Warry Gage York Street la Grange College la Grange

Minstrel Cast to Be Entertained at Temperance Home

The embers were to hold a meeting this afternoon at the Temperance Home. The Bally of Blackville minstrel show cast, after their Thanksgiving performance in the IOOF hall, will be hosted by Mr Mayme Newmanno and Andy Zenge. Keokuk arrived Monday for business and plans a Davenport harbor vacation with family, in Canton Missouri.

Temperance Bally Blackville Mayme Newmanno Andy Zenge Keokuk Davenport Canton

Woman Sustains Severe Leg Injuries In Fall

Mrs. Wilhelmina Ruttman of 824 Jefferson Street was found injured in her room after a fall on a Meday morning. Both legs were broken just above the ankles. she has been bedridden eight years due to a prior accident and wounds.

Wilhelmina Ruttman August Ruttman Jefferson Street Ruttman

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DT. A Lelia Neet Browning, Mo J. B. Harvey Chestnut — Street L. A. Morest Charles E. Wilds St. Joe Lotis Tischner Shelbina C. W. James Moberly T. C. Shanghassy New York Emma Treat Board of Education Cheerful Home Kate Douglas Wiggins Dr. Hoffman Majestic Siobe Wernicke E. J.taylor &Co A. B. Goodner Ww. T. Difker Co Ostetter Weilers Peri Store Vose & Sons Kohrer & Campbell Ivers & Pond Kohler & Campbell Hazelton Bros Schaff Bros Elgin Hamilton Howard Illinois Waldemar Aoi Ane Chinaware Stouffer Brauer Holmes & Edwards Fifth Street
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