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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

6

Amany Masons Attend Picnic in La Grange

Masons from Marion Ralls and Lewis counties with Quincy Masons gathered in La Grange City Park for a July picnic. Delegations sailed aboard the G. W. Hill from Hannibal, were welcomed by La Grange and Eastern Star members, enjoyed a lunch, and renewed acquaintances. The day featured a band parade, decorated streets, and organized committees for reception, decorations, and refreshments.

Amany Masons LA Grange Marion Ralls Lewis Quincy Masons Marion County Masons Eastern Star Hannibal G. W. Hill Lewis County Eastern Star Lodge Quincy Eastern Stars Wyaconda LaGrange Wyacanda Lodge M.D. Cheesman CC. Crouch P. E. Miller J. T. Muir C. Crouch W. J. McPike F. EE. Miller R. T. Connelly J. O. Yager P. G. Lillard

Woodmen Have Big Time in Palmyra

Modern Woodmen of America members from Hannibal and several lodges visited Palmyra for a county round-up on Tuesday July 26. The event featured a prize winning 16 member drill team from Hannibal, a large turnout by members in 50 cars, and a joint afternoon of jocularity followed by initiation of several candidates. Palmyra camp 2098 hosted a fine supper in the hall.

Palmyra Modern Woodmen of America Hannibal Hester Lodge Emerson Philadelphia Warren Nelsonville Palmyra Camp No

Barry Illinois Neighbors Share News and Travel

Robert Davis of Buhl Idaho visited his old Barry home this week while John Penny left for Eldorado Oklahoma to visit his farm. Prof Vail Cordell stopped by from a state normal school for school matters. Races at Quincy drew locals. The Barry Chautauqua opens August 15 for six days. A large barn owned by John Stauffer near Beverly burned, causing a heavy loss. Two youths faced police court for fighting last Sunday.

Robert Davis Buhl Idaho John Penny Eldorado Okla Vail Cordell Kinderhook Road Ralph Stauffer Tulsa Olive Kendrick Pittsfield Lola Wendorff Quincy Barry Chautauqua A. Nobis Jacksonville Glenna Kinney Esther McVay Margaret Watson Rushville D. W. Gowdy J. O. Strubinger Lucy Ware Madison Wis John Stauffer Beverly W. W. Watson E. T. Cooke Cleveland Heary Day Chicago Ida Slater New York State Hague O. K. Garrett St. Paul Arthur R. T. Pfanschmidt C. H. Williamson L. A. Wike Hannibal

Lyell Pioneer Seller Is Buried at Palmyra

Funeral for John Walter Lyell held at Andrew chapel near Warren Missouri on July 2 11 a.m. He died at home in Myre early Sunday morning Born August 1820 in Estmoreland County Virginia he moved to Marion County Missouri at age two Married Emily E Sharp November 2 1854 they had eleven children nine living three sons eight daughters The family spent most of their lives near their childhood homes and their long marriage lasted nearly sixty two years He was a charter member of Andrew chapel near Warren.

Palmyra John Walter Lyell Andrew Chapel Warren Missouri Myre Estmoreland County Virginia Marion County Emily E. Sharp Oscar Paul C. L. Landrum Hunnewell J. W. Cox Shelbina Joseph 9. Lyell Camden Ark W. &. Jones J. W. Christian Spottswood Lyell J. M. Scott Arthur Scott Hester Lyell Harry Burgdorf Round Grove Union Hannibal Royal Neighbors Ferncamp No Mesdames Sallie Cox Lettie Dykes Nanie Sanderson Mary Carey Francis van Landingham Marie Carey Louise Carey Nettie Baker

Good Feelers picnic draws about ten thousand crowd

Leonard Missouri July 26 latest estimates on the crowd at the Good Feelers picnic here Saturday place the attendance at 10 000 with 1 022 cars at the gate and 1 700 other vehicles. Two hundred sixty autos came from Quincy and Hannibal over one road. The picnic management conservatively estimates 10 000 to 12 000 people and the Leon ard Chamber of Commerce is gratified by the turnout and interest in the fair.

Leonard Quincy Hannibal Chamber of Commerce of

Local Charities and Visitors Highlight Deer Ridge Life

Deer Ridge Missouri notes record Clarence Bruce Tom and Earnest McReynolds with new Ford cars and Henry McClain with a Chevrolet. Miss Lula Childers visits sister in Illinois. Robt Allen delivers a horse in Knox City. A horse owned by Miss Helen Bouncerville is euthanized after a broken leg. Jas Ragar of LaBelle assists harvesting with Rob ert Allen. Miss Lizzie Allen visits Miss Helen Bouncerville. E H Roberts and Alph Morrow visit LaBelle Tuesday morning. Will Brown and Alph Morrow guests of E H Roberts Monday night. E H Roberts and Will Brown are mentioned in further notes.

Cicero Scott Williamstown Wilbur Morrow Arthur Cooper Pauline McReynolds Gertrude Richards Colony Charley House Ted Will Childers Ed St. John Near Colony Will Shinn LaBelle Man Chas. Arment Booster Club Gardner Canton Robert Allen J. H.skirvin Tom Allen Willie Knox City Wilson Carmack Cecil Lowell E. H. Roberts Adolph Morrow Walter Baltzell la Belle Gorin Walter Briscoe Frank Chapman Geo. Baltzell Smith Fuller Addie Allen Clara Ruth Marx Neeper Ernest Hilbert C. Hl. Hilbert C. L. Hilibert Clarence Bruce Tom Earnest McReynolds Henry McClain Lula Childers Jas. Rodgers Illinois Robt. Allen Helen Bouncerville Jas. Ragar Lizzie Allen Alph Morrow Will Brown

Auto collision injures child as section men respond on track

A motor handcar collision on the railroad left one Laswell child bruised, section boss John Doak badly bruised and severely cut, and Lee Helm’s auto thrown. Other local residents visited kin, attended family gatherings, and welcomed a newborn, with various trips to Quincy, Keokuk, and Burlington noted.

Lee Helm John Doak Mildred Mills Hannibal M . Mills Cecil Lee Slater Parker Worrell Harry Sherrick Irs Neal Quincy Donald Edward Hutch Morris Galesburg Holms Babe Golden Helms Edna Riley Keokuk Lessie Hough J. A. Robinson T. Johnson Caleb Aaron Big Neébk Hester Ruff Dennis Versailles Joyce Mcintosh Bowena Robb Bushnell Nelson

Local Social News and Death Notice

Miss Anna Gates visits sister Mrs Ida Elliott near Adams while Miss Leta Leapley travels in Siloam. Sunday guests at the Iun include S G Lawless, Albert Ruttz, Gertrude Clary, Marry Chain, Loren Hessert and Carl Schniederskamp. Mrs Mercer dies at her son Robert’s home from senility. funeral plans pending. Susie Hartrick visits Quincy. Helen Welsh stays several days.

Anna Gates Ida Elliott Near Adams Leta Leapley Siloam Iun G. Lawless Albert Ruttz Gertrude Clary Marry Chain Bushnell Miss Clary Loren Hessert Carl Schniedeskamp Mercer Robert

Local Social News Highlights And Weekend Visitors

Last week with Miss Marie Clark. Mrs. Ray Winger and children are visiting her parents north of town. Mrs. Charles Heberlein returned from Blessing Hospital Quincy where she was a patient and is improved. Edmund Clark spent Sunday in Quincy with friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Boyer of Quincy visited relatives here Sunday. He who would enjoy the music of the band must keep up with the procession.

Marie Clark Ray Winger Rollo McClain Charles Heberlein Quincy Blessing Hospital Edmund Clark L. L. Boyer

Why Endure Summer Colds Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad

Advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a quick relief for summer colds. Claims to soothe congested airways reduce nasal flow and coughing, promising faster recovery. Urges readers to buy a bottle and use as directed, keep leftovers for coughs.

Dr. Bell Adv

Amusements Today cinema lineups and plays

The listings show Orpheum presenting Sherlock Holmes with Orpheum players, Bijou featuring Across the Great Divide with Mildred Morrison, Star showcasing Warren Kerrigan in Son of the Immortals, Savoy with Douglas Fairbanks in Reggie Mixes In, Belasco with Bertha Kalich in Slander, Gem with Willie’s Wobbly Ways, Quincy Western presenting The Committee on Credentials, Colonial with Bill's Narrow Escape, Family offering The House of a Thousand Candles adapted from Meredith Nicholson, six reels.

Orpheum Bijou Mildred Morrison Pictures Warren Kerrigan Belasco Bertha Kalich Savoy Douglas Fairbanks Reggie Willie Quincy Committee On Credentials Bill Meredith Nicholson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion, Ralls Lewis Counties R. M. Jones Lee Robinson C. E. Griswold J. G Fanner R. Waggener Geo. Simpson R. I. Connelly P. H. Beckham Leslie Edwards K. E. Magruder F. E. Miller Amos Ki 4Smeier Wm. Quinn W H. Leach W. J. Mc Pike C. C. Crouch M. D. Cheesman Barry, Ill J. W. Lyell Deer Ridge, MO Bowen, III Liberty, Ill Rte Bijou Theater van Court & Allen Sun Entira Broadway Harry Mestayer Princess—Valentine Grant Highland Park Lane Teteomioe Glee Club IN the Garden Cable & Hastings Rea Burlington National Park Yellowstone National Park Cody Road Shoshone Canyon Sylvan Pass Park Glacier National Park Rocky Mountain National Estes Park America Colorado National Park Line A. S. Ellis Ilinois Quincey National Bank Fourth and Hampshire Sts Beauty Madame X Ummer Ilia Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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