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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1916

Page

8

Carthage School Board Holds 1916 Levy Meeting

Carthage district No. 118 held its regular education board session at the Exchange office with J E Williams L L Helfrich L W Berry J W Williams R C Crum W A Kirkpatrick C A Orth J Paul Califf and newly elected superintendent Barr in attendance. The board set a 1916-17 school levy totaling 19000 consisting of 14200 for educational purposes and 4800 for building purposes, to be certified by the president and clerk. The finance committee reported bills paid totaling 3376 with unpaid bills at 116.23.

Carthage Board of Education of Carthage School Districs No Exchange J. E. Williams Leo L. Helfrich L. W. Berry J. W. Williams R. C. Crum W. A. Kirkpatrick C. A. Orth J. Paul Califf Mr. Barr John L. Scott Scott Margaret Geiger Ruth Laidlaw Freida Berry J. W. Willams Mary F. Harris Sara Geiger S. D. Faris Illinois

Pike County Man Tops Hog Market in Peoria

Charles Penstone led the Peoria hog market with 56 choice hogs averaging 259 pounds selling for 10.15, shipped by Strain Canterbury & Co. The Pike county shipments show strong market activity with recent top prices and large lots moving to the Peoria market.

Pike County Peoria Pittsfield Charles Penstone Canterbury & Oc Henry R. Baker Harve Noble Perry Dick Corbin

Local Social News From Griggsville Area

Reports indicate Wednesday burial at Griggsville cemetery. Harry Underwood and Postmaster Carroll Bush were in St. Louis recently. J O Barrow, Vandalia attorney, conducted business here Monday. Miss Phosa and Fay Williams visited Miss Avis Ham of Griggsville last week.

Griggsville Harry Underwood St. Louis Carroll Bush J. O. Barrow Vandalia Phosa Fay Williams Avis Ham

Bijou to Open With Stock Sunday in Quincy

Miss Mildred Morrison leads the Mildred Morrison players opening at the Bijou Sunday with the four act comedy The Man of Mystery. The nine member troupe includes Leslie Van Court Roscoe Allen Ted Grigg Helen Victor Billie Smith William Bender Madeline Joy Marion Harvey and John Digman. Manager Williams aims for a top stock season with a five piece orchestra and union stage staff in a newly equipped Bijou theater.

Mildred Morrison Bijou Quincy Dallas Texas Majestic Theatre Miss Morrison Leslie van Court People’s Theater Stock Co Springfield Roscoe Allen Lockwood Players Ted P. Grigg Helen Victor Ed. C. Nutt Players Billie Smith Hippodrome Stock Co Kansas City William Bender Madeline Joy Penn Stock Co Pittsburgh Marion Harvey St. Louis John Digman Chicago van Court Williams Chicago Union

War of Wealth at Orpheum Delights Audience

The Orpheum presented The War of Wealth by Charles T. Dazey on Thursday night. It drew praise as one of Dazey’s best plays with scenic production noted as especially fine. The cast shone, especially Mr. Finch as John Warfield and Miss Tolson as Helen, whose portrayal stood out amid praised visuals and artistic setting.

Charles T. Dazey Orpheum Theater Helen

Williams Ennobles Matinee Audience With Gentle Humor

Mr Williams, son of an African missionary, kept the audience in a mirthful frame of mind and never kissed anyone at mamma. A matinee is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, with a final performance Sunday night.

Mr. Williams Mamma

Amusements Today and Local Theatres Listings

A concise curation of showings across venues including Orpheum Bijou Star and Colonial with titles such as The War of Wealth The Spell of the Yukon The Woman in Black Gloria's Romance Diamonds Are Trumps and The Haunted Station Plus mentions of The Wood Nymph and regional reels featuring Marie Duro and Marie Duro noted. The item notes floorwalker presence and general booking amid department store advisories.

Belasco Edmund Breeze Yukon Star Woman In Black Princess Marie Doro Nom Flynn Gem Mutual Weekly Savoy Billie Burke Henny Kolker Gloria Animated Weekly Family Fritzi Brunette Helen Gibson Nooz Pictorial Quincy Triangle Pilar Marie Duro

Health claim for Lydia E. Pinkham products in Lima notice

A Lima Ohio testimonial from Mrs Jennie Moyer describes recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash noting improvement from displacement and chronic illness. The letter invites other women to write for advice and references the company in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lima Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Jennie Moyer North St Lydia E.pinkham Lynn Mass

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