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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

11

Funeral Held At Carthage For John Fee Circuit Clerk

Funeral services for John Fee, Carthage Circuit Clerk and Recorder, were conducted on the home lawn with Rev. Boyd of the Presbyterian church officiating. Masonic rites and Knights Templar escorts accompanied the graveside at Moss Ridge cemetery.

Carthage John Fee Boyd Presbyterian Church Susan Davidson Irma Rand O’harra Moss Ridge Hancock Lodge Inglevere Knights T Templar Mr. Scott India John Fravier Scott Peer's J. P. Callff J. W. Williams John Cherry

Prairie Division Man Weds Hall Ill Girl

Prairie Division man weds Hall Illinois girl in a ceremony noted at his home. The brief syndicated item records a marriage between local residents with limited detail but confirms the union took place in Hall.

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Beautiful wedding in Hannibal for Miss Nellie Hedstrom

Mrs C F Hedstrom hosted Sunday night nuptials as Nellie May Hedstrom wed Pete Marshall Owens of Monmouth Illinois. Rev Elmer D Palmer officiated with military flavor from Owens a World War II era veteran in the 88rd division machine gunners. Attendant Alexander wore white and pink as guests enjoyed assorted cakes and ice cream amid flag bunting.

C. F. Hedstrom Nellie May Hedstrom Pete Marshall Owens Monmouth Ill Elmer D. Palmer Hannibal Owenss 88Rd France Chateau Thierry Alexander

Local News Briefs From Rockport And Summer Hill Districts

Mrs Elizabeth Gay Dr Emma Gay and daughter Mary Elizabeth and Miss Gertrude are visiting Colorado. M Brokaw returns from overseas and visits relatives in Rockport with his wife. Mrs H Clay Shaw and son Miller vacationing with Felt family in Rockport before summering in Birchwood. E R H club hosted by Mrs FE DD Gay with Elmer Gay and Helen Hamner as hosts. Wheat in shock and threshing soon. corn needs rain. Gadiles Ald of the Christian church to serve ice cream Saturday night. Passarte family back from Jacksonville after visit with Mrs Bassarte’s mother Mrs Emily Pryor. Mrs Williams of Philadelphia visiting her father Henry Wittmer. Gang to accompany later. Rev J G Gross back after two weeks at a Kin derhook tent meeting. Mrs Martha Taylor suffers paralysis but improving. Rev Aob Fry of Perth WA spent week with daughter Mrs H D Deffth and friends. Many from Rockport attend eighth commencement of Summer Hill Atlas Rockport schools. diplomas to Walter Oxles Lucile Byxbe Gertrude Williams. Miss Luete Byxbe secures normal scholarship in Atlas precinct. Dr Charles Cerill of St Louis visiting W D Miller. Cerill formerly Dutch Creek resident. Mrs Lewis Willmer to vacation two months in Colorado Springs. Mrs Rt H Sears to run post office in her absence.

Elizabeth Gay Emma Gay Mary Elizabeth Gertrude Colorado M. Brokaw John Brokaw Rockport H. Clay Shaw Miller Buffalo N. Y A. BR. Felt Birchwood Wis E. R. H. Club FE. DD Gay Elmer,Gay Helen Hamner Christian Church Jas Passarte Jacksonville Bassarte Emily Pryor Wi]ans Philadelphia Penn Henry Wittmer Gang J. G. Gross Kinderhook Martha Taylor Hev. A.ob. Frye Perth H. D. Deffth Summer Hill Atlas Walter Oxles Lucile Byxbe Gertrude Williams Luete Byxbe Atlas Township Charles Cerill St. Louis W. D. Mmler Cerlll Dutch Creek Lewis Willmer Colorado Springs Rt. H. Sears

Palmyra Notes Include Court Case and Local Deals

Palmyra Missouri reports recount a paralyzed man improving after a recent strike and a court action on Thomas Katzel who was deemed insane and sent to Fulton Hospital. Real estate activity includes Walter Bode acquiring part of the Odo Rogers farm near Hannibal and Godfrey Kaden taking 80 acres. Relatives announce the birth of a son to a local couple.

M. F. Erdman W. Metcalf St. Louis Jack Hipkins Hunnewell Episcopal Church aArthur Lindstrom Monroe City A. W. Durand A. A. Durand Walla Walla Wash Thos. Katzel Palmyra Little Union Odo Rogers Godfrey Kaden Rogers Hannibal J. Gc. Kincald Wo T-Youell

Local letters and visits mark a week in Erie and nearby towns

Mrs JL K Yell hosts a June 16 gathering in Erie. Miss Estie Dupree of St. Louis spoke at the Baptist church prayer meeting after arriving from Mississippi. Visitors include Sheriff Mefford’s guests at Bay De Shaines club house and Dr Puseman returning to Gorin Mo. Others travel from Arkansas to Missourian towns and back home, with schooling, concerts, and car trips noted.

JL. K. Yell Erie Penn Estie Dupree St. Louis Baptist Church Missupree Missouri Mississippi Churches of Bethel Association Shoe Joseph Mathews Sheriff Mefford Bay de Shaines L. Guseman Dr. Puseman Gorin Sallie Preston State of Arkansas C. Mc Hamlin Philadelphia M. PD. Eubank Chicago S. J. Feaster Mary Comstock Monroe City I. D. Cort Mendon, Ill Nellie Mc@ee Marion County Columbia I. N. Coons Palmyra Hannibal EB. M. Locke Gray Summit Enry Locke Lallie Redman Big Springs Texas Allen Berger Oklahoma Parkville Jane Alberta Lanck T. F. Pratt

Pike County Bar to Meet. Community Notes from Pittsfield

Pike county Bar Association to convene Wednesday in the court house to discuss matters of interest. Reverends Brown and Lotz travel to Columbus for a Centennary convention. Alonzo Sloan and two children seek treatment in Chicago as dog’s possible rabies prompts caution. Death of John Rian. Mary J. Scott improved. Clara Foreman heads to Washington. Gillespie sisters to visit Clinton and St. Louis. YWCA funds efforts. County Clerk Heskey issues marriage licenses. Sun Island levee board meets on district business.

Pike County Bar Association Court House J. Brown Methodist Church Rev. Lotz Detroit Columbus Alonzo Sloan Chicrago Patteur Institute Familly Sloan John Rian Halpin Marble Works S. Mary J. Scott Clara Foreman Washington, D. DC Adjutant General H. C. Weaver Edith Anna Allice Gillespie Clinton St. Louis Alex Gillespie J. D. Hess George C. Weaver Charles A. Heskey Heensey Orville Johnson Granite City Piva Shaw Milton Pete M. Owens Monmouth Nellie May Hedstrom Hull Board of Commissioners Sun Island

Harvest Livelihoods Fill Plainville Notes

Dusty streets and welcome showers mark a busy season. Marion Cane returns after months away as June births, Reunions, and harvest helpers brighten Plainville. Local families visit, travel to Dallas City and Quincy, and Chas Fusselman starts a new Plainville Hull carrier route July 1.

Ursa Area Social Notes and Church Ice Cream Social

Mfr and Mrs Sidney Wright of Mendon spent Sunday here with her mother Mrs Carrie Houdyahell and family. Mrs Buddie Simmonds and Mrs Dana Bradford have been ill. Mrs Ermal Trent visiting Peoria with her brother Harold Anderson and wife. Mr and Mrs Will Stewart receive relatives in Quincy. Mrs Sauble of near Tima visited Mrs Lucy Welling. Christian church class 8 hosts an ice cream social in the town hall Saturday night with about eighteen young ladies inviting all to attend. Mrs Arsula McAdams teaches the class. George Mitchell departed for Stillwell to manage depot duties during the agent’s vacation. Miss Elizabeth Van Dyke Quinay.

Ursa Sidney Wright Mendon Carrie Houdyahell Buddie Simmonds Ddna Bradford Ermal Trent Peoria Harold Anderson Thy Guy Stewart Eva Marguerite Quincy Will Stewart George Mitchell Stillwell Elizabeth van Dyke Quinay

Local News Briefs From Quincy Area Social Activities and Accident

Mrs. Clara Hill and sister Mrs. Clifton Rimmonds of Quincy visited the family of Mrs. Mary Ralph. An auto with Missouri plates without lights crashed into Henry Holtmann’s buggy north of Charlife Bourhe’s home injuring all riders. Funeral services were held for John Barnett in Marcelline, with burial at New Province cemetery. Edna Bradford of this place was named champion lady auto driver of Adams county after a Quinc y Ursa trip in 17 minutes.

Lou Nicholson Margarite Claude Hill Clifton Rimmonds Quincy Mary Ralph Missouri Henry Holtmann Here Charlife Bourhe John Barnett Marcelline Colorado New Province Ella Bottorff Harry Near Tioga Clarence Arline Sanders Mildred Cambland Charlie Houdyshell Amuel Houdyshell Laurence Stockhecke Edna Bradford Adams County Ursa Fern Laycock Alabama South Park

Local Social Notes from New Salem III

Mr and Mrs Ben Maloney and children Mrs N A Woodward host a Sunday gathering at the Woodward home for Hazel Maloney on a two week home visit A surprise party was held Saturday night in honor of Hazel. Helen Andrew leaves Friday for Longmont Colo. after visiting her parents. Hazel Woodward returns to St Joseph Mo after a two week visit with her parents. The father accompanies her for a week long visit. Mrs Nellie Dawson visits her parents George Seyhold on weekend.

New Salem Ben Maloney N. A.woodward Will Evans N. A. Woodward Miss Hazel Helen Andrew Wriday Longmont Colo Elen Andrew Hazel Ivah Wogodward Blanche Hattie Morley Maxine Sthert Harry Gray Jake Hohe Barry Bush Crump Vada Dunham Maysville Hazel Woodward St. Joseph Nellie Dawson George Seyhold

Chautauqua Draws Immense Sunday Night Attendance

In Durham Missouri Mr and Mrs J B Houchen of Quincy visited Dr and Mrs Custer on Sunday. Bellen Pohon drove to Quincy with Miss Fannie Banks. Mr and Mrs Leach Mr and Mrs Shackleford and sons of Maywood visited Bert Shires and family. An immense crowd attended the chautauqua Sunday night.

Durham J. B. Houchen Quincy Custer Bellen Pohon Fannie Banks Leach Shackleford and

Weekend Visit Brings Mrs Homer and Daughter to Quincy

Mrs Gertie Homer and her young daughter from Quincy spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs O Hoskin. Services are planned at the Baptist church on Sunday with morning and evening worship.

Gertie Homer Little Daughter Quincy O. Hoskin Baptist Church

Nelsonville Woman Visited Nelsonville During Chautauqua Week

Mrs Otis White of Nelsonville spent chautauqua week with her parents Mr and Mrs C Kelley. Sam Briscoe of Angola spent Sunday with his sister Mrs B McCann. Oat harvest began this week.

Otis White Nelsonville C. Kelley Sam Briscoe Angola 8. McCann

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