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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1916

Page

2

Professor Green May Return to Lead Rural Canning Clubs

Professor James I Green of the University of Illinois plans a fall campaign with County Superintendent John Steiner to establish canning pig and corn clubs among Adams county rural school children. The initiative, already piloted in several Illinois counties, aims to engage youth in farming trades with teacher guidance and state club leadership. prizes at the state fair reward best records and growth. More than 70 residents attended the Liberty meeting, endorsing the program, with clubs planned in Liberty and interest shown across towns including Beverly and Payson. If Steiner approves, Green will return in autumn to launch broader club work in rural schools.

James I. Green University of Himois Liberty John Steiner Adams County Illinois Green Opera House Robinson The Liberty Bee Commercial Club G. W. Smith Golden Methodist Church Beverly Edwards Payson Congregational Church Miss Rankin University of Illinois H. M. Seymour Charles W. Seymour

Saloonkeeper Held For Forged Check Case

J B Frees saloonkeeper on Elm Street turned over a forged check for 12 dollars to a man who posed as S G Ford and claimed to work for E T Darfee the housemover The check drawn on State Savings Loan and Trust was dated July 7 and returned marked forgery Frees said the man was a stranger and could not describe him well. he asked for the thief to be caught and prosecuted

J.B. Frees Saloonkert Elm E. T. Darfee S. G. Ford Ford Frees Darfee State Savings, Loan and Trust Aten Rees

Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Knee Relief

James S. Ferguson of Philo Pa reports years of knee pain relieved by one Sloan's Liniment application. The ad urges others to try Sloan's at drug stores for fast, penetrating relief without rubbing.

James S. Ferguson Philo. Pa

MRS ALVIS ARVIN DIES IN THE WEST

Mrs. Alvis Arvin daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph G Damhorst of 1402 Oak street died in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon She was born in Quincy April 10 1882 and was 34 She attended St Francis church and school and moved west after visiting the exposition in 1909 She married to Mr Arvin in 1910 Four children were born with the youngest dying with her She leaves sisters and brothers and many friends The body will leave Los Angeles tonight and arrive here Wednesday funeral announcement to follow.

Alvis Arvin Joseph G. Damhorst Oak Street Los Angeles Quincy St Francis Catholic Seattle Arvin Lon Griesbaum Clarence M May Regina Damhorst St. Francis Catholic Church St. Francis Parish

Clingan Funeral to Be in Elmwood

Rev Edwin M Clingan died suddenly in Walla Walla Wash last Tuesday He was formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Quincy born 1863 48 years old He attended Elmwood High School and McCormick Seminary He married Lillian Waid of Monmouth and had Bruce Ruth and John Edwin The body will be taken to Elmwood for a 4 oclock Sunday funeral

Edwin M. Clingan Walla Walla Wash First Presbyterian Church Knox County First Presbyterian Church of Quincy Oneida Ill Presbyterian Church Elmwood Peoria Mr. Clingan Monmouth College McCormick Seminary Chicago Lillian Waid J. A. Waid Monmouth Bruce Ruth John Edwin Clingan Louis Reger Mt. Sterling St. Mary's Hospital Tie Mr. Reeer Nashville Tenn Wiskirchen Undertaking Establishment Mt Sterling

Death of Mrs. Anna Jud near Clayton

Mrs. Anna Jud died Wednesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. J. C. Yuchs home near Clayton. Her body was taken to Clayton Friday for burial set for Sunday. Burlington roundhouse and car yards employees presented a floral offering for her casket. She was mother to George and John Jud, each employed by the Burlington here.

Anna Jud Clayton J. C. Yuchs Elm Street Burlington Roundhouse Jud George and John Jud

Funeral services for Miss Bertha Fran cis

Funeral held at 9 30 in the residence of H C Meiners 1124 Vermont street and at 10 in the Good Shepherd church Burial is private.

Bertha FE Francis H. C. Meiners Vermont Street Good Shepherd Church

Funeral for Mrs Anna Dorken Wald at Park Place residence

The funeral for Mrs Anna Dorken Wald will be held at 3 30 this afternoon at the family home 1224 Park Place. Private burial follows at Woodland cemetery. Flowers are requested to be omitted.

Anna Dorkenwald Park Place Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Long

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Long will be held at 8 30 this morning at the residence 916 North Eighth street and at 9 o'clock in St Rose of Lima church Burial will follow in St Boniface cemetery.

Margaret Long North Eighth Street St. Rose of Lima Church St. Boniface Cemetery

Weisbrod Dies in Oak Park at 77 After Short Visit

John Weisbrod longtime resident of this city died Friday morning in Oak Park Illinois at his daughter Mrs Otto Meyers home. He had recently moved here from Quincy with his wife and two daughters May Weisbrod and Mrs Meyers and had been in poor health. He was 77 and had worked for the old Bintf trowery and later J BR Schott company. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

John Weisbrod Maiden Lane Oak Park Otto Meyers Weisbrod Quincy Miss May Weisbrod Mr. Weisbrod Bintf Trowery J. BR. Schott Company May Weisbrod

Mrs. Molly Lionberger Dies After Ill Health

Mrs. Molly Lionberger of 2300 State street wife of Charles E. Lionberger died Thursday night at home after three years of poor health and a year bedfast. Born in Edina Missouri January 29 1863 she moved to Quincy later and had one child Vesta. Funeral at 4 this afternoon from the family home burial in Woodland cemetery. Also: Henry Steinmetz of 834 North Fourth street died Thursday night age 53 from chronic nephritis. He had been a janitor at Jefferson school and left a widow daughter and granddaughter. Funeral announced later.

Molly Lionberger State Street Charles E. Lionberger Lionberger Edina Quincy Vesta Edward Hasson Peoria Hasson Mary Virginia Hasson Charles H. Hasson Aldo Sommers Drug Company Joseph H. Agnew Agnew Morris Packing Company Chicago Woodland Cemetery Henry Steinmetz North Fourth Street Mr. Steinmetz Jefferson School Gem City Camp Modern Woodmen Elizabeth Echtenkamp Albert Elizabeth Steinmetz

Install Palmyra Officers and Civic League Events

Palmyra lodge No 228 I O O F installed officers led by District Grand Master J T Bloom. A Palmyra band concert preceded by an ice cream social drew a large crowd with 15 Hannibal cars attending. Roy for Congress club of 400 locals formed as Sid Roy seeks First District seat. local contests cited for sheriff judge treasurer and other offices. Real estate transfers and oiling the Hannibal Palmyra road noted.

Palmyra Palmyra Lodge No J. T. Bloom Suite William Cox Joseph E. Anderson Robert KE. Maycraft Joseph Retti F. W. Menge Oney Carter Noble Charles Schnitzer J. G. Berghofer Court House Civic League Hannibal Will Allen Dr. Chadwell Henry Roy Sidney J. Roy Marion County Congress Little Bee Sid Roy Hannibal Commercial Club East National River and Harbor Commission Gardner Roach Atkinson Ladies of the Baptist Church Hester Robert McClintic Monroe City E. L. Alford Perry State Senate Roy Hamlin John A. Miller Miller Township

Churches and Churches Schedules on Vermont and Nearby Streets

A list of church locations pastors service times and subject topics across multiple denominations including Grace Methodist Lind Fifth streets Rev J O Kirkpatrick Vermont Street Rev N M Rigg Bethel Jefferson 12th First German Kentucky 8th Vermont Street A Grande First Corner Fourth Jersey First Christian Broadway East End and others with Sunday school times morning services evenings and youth meetings.

Grace Methodist Lind and Fifth Streets J. O. Kirkpatrick Vermont Street Vermont 8Th N. M. Rigg Epworth Bethel—Jefferson Emil Goetz Kentucky H. Hertzler

Good Shepherd Maine Parish Service Schedule

Rev. G. M. Gamble is priest in charge with Matins at 7:00, Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11:00, and Sunday school at 10:00.

Good Shepherd Maine G. M. Gamble

Cathedral of St. John Service Times at Hampshire and Seventh

The Cathedral of St. John at Hampshire and Seventh advertises Holy Eucharist at 7 30 and 11 a m with a Sunday school at 10 00 led by Rev. W O Cone.

ST. John Hampshire W. O. Cone

First Church of Christ Vermont and 18th notice

Sunday school 9 45 morning services 11 00 Wednesday evening meeting 8 00 pm Free reading rooms Stern building open daily except Sunday 10 00 am to 5 00 pm Morning subject Life.

Vermont Street Vermont 7Th A. LeGrande D. D Young Peoples Meeting Christ Fourth Jersey Streets Immanual Cedar and 22Nd Spruce Street Spruce and 5Th Elm—Comer Elm Streets T. L. Smith First Church of Christ Stern

Congregational Service Schedule at First Union Maine

Rev. George A. Buttrick leads at First Union Maine with Sunday school at 9:45, morning worship at 11:00, and Evensong at 7:45. Morning topic is Gods Choice and Mans Choice. Evening topic is Forsaking the Ideal.

First Union Maine 12Th George A. Buttrick

Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School Details

Broadway and Fifth Street church announces Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 10 30 with pastor R H Hartley leading the Christian Endeavor topic Purity Temperance and Strength Harlan L Turner to lead and special music planned.

Presbyterian Broadway

Lutheran services and Sunday school notices

St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Washington and 8th lists Rev. G. D. Hamm as pastor with Sunday school and Bible classes at 9:00 and divine services at 10:00. Luther Memorial Jersey and 12th lists Rev. I. W. Bingaman with Sunday school at 9:15 sermon 10:30 and Christian Endeavor at 6:45.

First Christian Church 9Th and Broadway W. D Endres East End High Streets Rev. S. B. Owings Bible School Communion Christian Endeavor Lutheran St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Washington G. D. Hamm Divine Services Luther Memorial Jersey I. W. Bingaman

Evangelical church listings for Sunday services

Saint Peter s Evangelical York and Standard Reverend Paul Langhorst pastor Sunday school at 9 00 German services at 10 00 Young people meeting at 7 00 Salem Evangelical Ninth and State Reverend H L Leemhuis pastor Sunday school at 8 30 p m services at 10 00 evening service at 7 30 Young people society at 7 00 Christ Evangelical Reverend H Schwietert pastor Sunday school at 9 13 German service at 10 30

St. Paul Monroe Street Sth A. W. Fruechte William Dickmann St. John’s Evangelical Kentucky W. A. Martens Divine Service St. Peter’s .Evangelical Vyork Std Paul Langhorst Young People’s Meeting Salem Evangelical H. L. Leemhuis Young People's Society Christ Evangelical H. Schwietert

First Unitarian Service at Hampshire and 16th

Rev. Lyman M. Greenman will lead the morning service at 11:00 after Sunday school at 9:45. The church sits at Hampshire and 16th Street with the First Unitarian congregation.

First Unitarian Hampshire and 16Th Lyman M. Greenman

United Brethren Service Schedule at Cedar Streets

Rev H W Trueblood leads services at United Brethren Sixth and Cedar. Bible school 9 15 a m preaching 10 30 Junior C E at 2 30 p m C E at 6 45 preaching 7 45 p m.

United Brethren Sixth Cedar Streets H. W. Trueblood

Eagles to stage Orpheum musical comedy

Plans are complete for a musical comedy to be presented by the local Eagles and the Orpheum players on July 31 and August 1 and 2. Rehearsals start Monday evening. The cast includes 21 young women and 12 young men, with the same chorus from the minstrel show returning for the production.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Green Beverly Church Meeting J. B. Frees E. J. Durfee West Clingan Bertha E. Francis Mrs GE. Lionberger Warren County Mefford Bowen Lasley J. M. Moss Pola D. Edmunds Dickerson Eva L. Crane Polina TD. Edmunds Husband Dickerseon Hannibal- Palmyra Rock Bates Palmyrra Hannibal City Um-its Methodist Christian Free Skinner Mfg. CO Omaha U.S.A America Eagles Orpheum Edward LeRoy Long Helen Louise Vahle CartJoad Quincy Ice South Tenth ST Quincy National Bank Fourth and Hampshire Sts Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co Mutual Benefit Germany Rieker National Bank
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