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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1920

Page

9

Lydia Elizabeth born to Lydia E Pinkham users

A Brooklyn mother writes that after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy she had a healthy baby girl named Lydia Elizabeth christened last month. She urges other women with feminine ailments to try the remedy, citing continued published testimonials as proof.

Brooklyn Lydia E. Pink Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Elizabeth Katherine Kurzbacker Manhattan Avenue N. Y

Col Duncan to Aid Quincy Recruiting for Co M

Negro community notes report Col Otis B. Duncan of the 8th I N G will visit Quincy Thursday to assist Capt. Fields Lieut. Ewing and Lieut. Shu maker in recruiting Co M to full strength. An Armory entertainment follows with the Peerless Quartett and an address by Duncan on Co M and the American Legion.

Dr. Duncan Otis B. Duncan 8Th Quincy W. W. Fields Jas. Ewing S. Shumaker Co. M E. Harrison Perkins American Legion Col. Duncan Armory The

Charter Is Received for E Harrison Perkins Post 489

The E Harrison Perkins Post 489 charter was received at the Community Service office on Friday. A meeting of Post members will be held at the Community Service office on Tuesday evening, February 3.

E. Harrison Perkins Community Service Office

Tag Day Captains Named for Social Center Drive

The Tag Day committee for the social center meets to appoint captains and plan the February 12 event. Captains include Lieut. S. Shumaker Mrs. Fannie Munday Miss M Edwards Mrs. Robert Humphrey Mrs. S S Dutton Mrs. Rosella Webb Mrs. Louise Thomas Mrs. John Miller Mrs. Florence Cook Mrs. Nelkie Knott Mrs. Nannie Hall Mrs. Laura Brown Mrs. Georgia Webster and Mrs. May Carr with Miss Susie A Brent coordinating schools and colleges.

S. Shumaker Fannie Munday M. Edwards Robert Humphrey S. Dutton Hampshire Maine May Carr Home Riverside Susie A. Brent F. P. Mon

Piano Recital At Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church

Community concert by twenty or more Quincy youth features performances of Mozart Burg and Grieg pieces, with a program titled Rippling Brooklet and Heartfelt selections. Mrs B N Murrell presents the students to enlighten and inspire local culture and support for music education. a Lincoln School garden group also participates in related activities.

Quincy B. N. Murrell Eighth Elm Stree Baptist Church Darrell Smith Arnford Ella Casidy Lindsey Eston Brown Garnet Davis Lynnes Lucille Major Isabelle Johnson Shubert Madah Wilson Shaman Dora Gibson Duvcelle Two Hearts Thelma Harris Ritter Stella Zimmerman

Centers Committee Meets For 2020s Era Civic Work

At 7 p m Monday Jan 26 William Goree chaired the Community and Neighborhood Centers committee meeting at the Community Service office. The group discussed the year ahead and was asked to secure a hall for the Gem City Cadets drama. Lena McPike was elected secretary of the committee.

Wm. Goree Gem City Lena McPike

Quartets to Have Contest at Armory Monday

The Hannibal National Four quartet will sing at the Armory Monday evening in a contest against the Quincy Peerless quartet. The program will open and close with numbers by a double quartet composed of Edgar Kelly, Chas Allen, Roy Johnson, Chas Webb, Otis Allen, Eugene Johnson, Garfield Mosby, and Lieut. Jas Ewing.

Hannibal National The Armory Quincy Peerless Edgar Kelly Chas Allen Roy Johnson Chas Webb Otis Allen Eugene Johnson Garfield Mosby Lieut. Jas, Ewing

Ladies Standard Review Club Hosts and Programs

Mrs Mary Tate of 915 Chestnut Street hosted the Ladies Standard Review Club on Wednesday. A Leap Year party is planned for Friday February 6 with Fannie Monday Cora Harris Amanda Ruffner and May Carr at Bickhaus Stall. Culture Club program at Eighth and Elm Baptist Church featured opening chorus prayer minutes and multiple readings and solos by members and guests. Willing Worker members not at Carrie Wetzels home reported attendance and a $25.23 receipt including a $20 partial report from a Men's Auxiliary dinner. Busy Bee Sewing Circle led by Mrs Mattie Green and Hattie Foster hosted at 510 North 10th Street with ample refreshments. Ever Ready Club member Mrs E Johnson hosted an event raising fifteen dollars toward the Rally. fish and ice cream were served.

Culture Club Eighth and Elm Streets Baptist Church Bessie Early Ruth Brown Anna Johnson Mildred Cobb Anna Osborn Ozela Bass J. W. Tutt N. T. Harris Lucille Major Ladies Standard Review Club Mary Tate Chestnut St Fannie Cora Harris Amanda Ruffner May Carr Bickhaus Stall Ladies’ Standard Review Club Lucille Majer Della Gordon Frankie Adams Jns. Ewing Clara Vandom Bertie Mosby Jennie Buckner Ethel Stewart Cecil Robnson Mattie Green Welling Carrie Wetzels 20Th Oak Streets Busy Bee Sewing Circle Hattie Foster 510 North 10Th Street E. Johnson Vermont St

Russian Tea Supports City Church Building Fund

The Ladies Home and Foreign Missions hosted a Russian Tea Thursday evening at the church on 10th and Chestnut streets. It was well attended and raised a neat sum to add to the church Building Fund.

Ladies Home and Foreign Missions Chestnut Streets

Mitch ell Funeral Held at Eighth and Elm Church

The funeral for Henry Mitchell was held at Eighth and Elm Church Saturday January 24 at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev B N Murrell pastor. Mitchell had lived in Quincy twenty years and requested a regiment’s service though not a church member.

Eighth and Elm Church B. N. Murrell Henry Mitchell Mitchell Quincy

Deacon Campaign in Progress for Parsonage Purchase

The church deacons met Monday at the pastor’s home and finalized plans to raise 3600 dollars to buy a house and lot for a parsonage. The campaign was presented to the church Thursday, and the morning service today will invite members to attend the Lord’s supper.

Eighth and Elm Street Baptists Church

Bethel A M E Church Social and Local Gatherings

Bethel A M E Church hosts a Valentine social led by stewardess board No 2 on Friday February 13. Mrs Wesley Perkins held a Friday fish fry at Eighth and Chestnut. Rev Moten to lead March revival at Bethel A M E Church. Mrs John Major hosted Mrs Ella Smith and Mrs Tollive for a four course dinner. Bachelor Girls met at Miss Stella Zimmermans on Lind Street Saturday.

Bethel A M. E. Chruch W. H. Batte Wesley Perkins Moten Flann'hbal Bethel A. M. E John Major Hwamonshire Street Ella Smith Tollive la Harpe Stella Zimmer Nsn Lind Street Giests

Illness news and social notes from a local paper

The column lists residents with illnesses and travel for funerals and events. Eugene Nott of 613 Cherry Street shows slight improvement after three weeks at home. Mrs. Laura B. Williams and Mrs. Frances M. Murrell are mentioned with visits and invitations. Palmyra Mo invitee speaks in a Baptist church on Feb 11. Mrs. Henry Harris travels to Memphis for her father John Johnson's funeral. Jane Betle and Filvurn Jackson funeral in Chicago after influenza. Ferris Parsons and Mae Carr visit from Carroll and North Fifth Street. A junior high class of 71 includes three colored members Hortense Batte Steiner Jackson and Shirley Harmon. Ireland land under crops in 1918 totaled 4,711,127 acres vs 5,979,592 in 1917 and 41,806,575 in 1915. harvests were heavy and prices high, aiding farmer prosperity.

Fay Carr North Ninth Street Chicago Jane Betle Filvurn Jackson Genier High School Hortense Batte Steiner Jackson Webster Shirley Harmon Madison School Ireland

Branding Iron Continues With A Canyon Road Adventure

In a western panorama Pierre and Joan ride toward Thunder Canyon as the river valley opens to pine forests and looming iron rocks. Joan senses regret as they halt beside a distant ranch amid the mountains, then urge onward to avoid her father’s pursuit.

Pierre Joan Thunder Canyon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lydia Lydia E. Pi Ware- Wayland Co Negro Community News Notes Community Service Publicity Committee Joe Julia Dyson Mrs. Clayton Harry Morrison Morrison Chamber of Commerce Mundy Abraham Lincon B. N. Murrel Schmaker Trevor New York Hart Schaffner & Marx McMillan’s Quincy's Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Hunt Camp Lincoln School the Guardian Anna A Smith R. A. Roberts Lincoln Parent-Teachers Association Lincoln Parent-Teacher’s Association Lincoln Auditorium Lincoln Columbia Victrolas Marvelon Weilers N. 5Th ST Vaughn Potter & Vaughn Co Cae Society News F. B. Smith Springfield W. B. Scott Eugene Nott Cherry Street Laura B. Willams Frances M. Murrell Palmyra, Mo Baptist Church of That City Ferris Parsons Carso, Mo City Parson Mae Carr North Fifth Street House of Never State Savings Loan Capital One Million Dollars Member Federal Reserve System S. B. Montgomery Herman H. Brown F. W. Crane
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