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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1918

Page

6

Dedication Day for St Aloysius Orphans Home Held Today

The St Aloysius Orphans Home moves into its new building at the southwest corner of Twentieth and Vine streets with a blessing at 2 30 PM. Father Rupert O F M will preach the sermon. the choir of St Bonifay will sing. a collection will fund the finish work. A flag raising and open house follow the services. Christmas decorations include a tree donated by Leaton Irwin and lights from Gem City Electric. Donations from Joseph J Freiburg Henry Mid Gendorf and others funded furnishings and equipment as committees coordinate setup and advisory work. The formal opening may occur later, possibly June 21 with a picnic.

St. Aloysius Orphans St. Aloysius Twentieth Vine Streets Red Halbach- Schroeder Company Chris Freiburg Leaton Irwin Gem City Electric Company Adam Kohl Joseph J. Freiburg Henry Mid- Gendorf C.N Terwische George Fischer Kes H. Schaepers Father Optatus St. Fears Church Elizabeth Fredericks Denatons Father G Briel Quiros Colege Theodore Vutterer Oerty Presburg Wile Vier HT Middendorf Yiee Futuee Gerhard Traeloston Michael Joseph Jo Lretburke Martin J. Geise Ytowas Eprbanto Getinensa Thee Stanis Netra United States Aivwwoaukee Petr St. Maria Ripe St Louis William Z. Scheiner Otter Tail ‘Vy Otter Tail ‘Vy, Meson The Si Ajoverss Fome

Soldier Private Henry Marlow Sends Christmas Letter Home

Private Henry A. Marlow of Company F 326th Infantry writes to Charley L. Kurtz describing Oct 5 sailing from Hoboken to Brest France Oct 15 arrival Italian sailors rescued near New York subs near the coast and a journey through Le Mans Lanea Felshazy training near the rifle range and near the front anxious to return home. The piece notes a modern play plot built from the stage setting.

Henry A. Marlow Three Hundred Twenty-sixth Infantry Charley L. Kurtz Vine Street Marlow Mr. Kurtz Hoboken Brest France Orzaba New York LeMans Lanea

Cathedral Visit Recalls Joan of Arc Speech in Tours

A Christmas letter from R. D. Bishop, a cook with the signal corps in France, from Tours dated December 3, describes a large modern city, a cathedral where Joan of Arc spoke in 1429, and French hospitality. He notes birthday off, a Thanksgiving feast for 150 chickens and 150 pies, and plans to stay six more months or longer if needed. He mentions Christmas eve invites, vaudeville shows provided by U S troops, and sends regards to family and friends.

R. D. Bishop Signal Corps France Tours George T. Bishop Chestnut Street Joan of Arc Sam

Fourth Floor Furniture and Decor Sale Highlights

Ledger style ad lists items with prices including carpet sweepers 4.00 6.00 lace curtains 0.98 to 15.00 blankets 1.65 each or 18.00 sets comforters Indian robes 3.98 to 27.50 5.00 to 10.00 32 piece and 100 piece dinner sets cut glass nappies and vases art pottery berry sets hand painted plates and bowls items labeled for girls and boys with section headings and price ranges.

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Children Room Goods Include Kitchen Spoons And Dress Fabrics

Catalog listing on the first floor highlights baby spoons knives forks rings and a range of dress goods silk plaid wool and cotton yard goods. Hosiery underwear and toilet items priced from 10c to 5.50, with steel construction sets and toys like wheel barrows and aeroplanes also offered at modest rates.

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