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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1919

Page

2

Selecting the Scenic Highway Routes Through Quincy Area

W H Holsteen secretary treasurer of the Mississippi Scenic Highway met with Truman Pierson in Quincy to inspect planned routes from Quincy to Sechorn and to St Louis. The project spans St Paul to St Louis with leadership from Pierson Kespohl Mc Adams Scherer Brown Lovelace Mav Jey and local club secretaries. The highway will enter Quincy on Twelfth Street with signs every mile and a system of blue and white steel markers guiding turns. Each city along the route will designate one official Mississippi Scenic highway hotel.

W. H. Holsteen Iowa Duincy Truman T Pierson Quincey Quincy Sechorn Holsteen Northern Central Division Muscatine St. Paul St. Louis Pierson Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Julius Kespohl Adams County George McAdams Mlinoisland Thomas Scherer Hamilton Hannibal C. A. Brown Thomas H. Lovelace Harry Schiedeker Hannibal Commercial Club New Orleans Mav Jey Memphis, Tenn Twelfth Street Washington Square Twin Cities Gulf

Pupils Recital At College Of Music Delights Parents

Annual recital of Quincy College of Music pupils conducted by Lulu M Felt at the conservatory Saturday evening featured diverse pieces. Performers included Edna Mae Stephens, Rosalind Skinner, Ada Michelman, Virginia Greenleaf, Mildred Mackison, Florence Fick, Dorothy Crocker, Mildred Havans, Mildred Mackison, and Friml among others with violins, cellos, and piano selections showcasing student progress and instructor credit.

Quincy College of Music Lulu M. Felt Conservatory Mendelssohn Grewe Gunther Williams Grigg Seeeseee Edna Mae Stephens Rosalind Skinner Santa Claus Krogman Catherine Wellemeyer Grey Squirrel Eric Harriet Rothgeb Ceeeee -Ee- Barth Margareta ‘Baum Cramm Ada Michelman Maxim Carlene Averkamp Clement Bickhaus Carmen Waltz Aletter Virginia Greenleaf Ceee Eee Mueller Mary Havans Eeee Lynes Charles Behrensmeyer Rosalind Gentemann Rhode Mildred Mackison Ducelle Florence Fick Sylvan

Chaddock Commencement Events Begin Today

Chaddock Boys school will hold baccalaureate services at Vermont Street Methodist Church at 10 oclock with Rev. Eugene Antrim delivering the sermon. The campus ceremonies follow Wednesday at 2 30 p m with band and choir performances, a Kemp address and prize presentations. Public invited to all events.

Chaddock Chaddock Boys’ School Vermont Street Methodist Church Eugene Antrim Springfield America Ward Chaddock Hays Carpenter Pierce Dean Hugh McPherson Ava CG Frields Saha Oli Twenty-fourth York Streets J. R. Pearce Board of Trustees Gound W. O. Cone D. D Verdi Simpromptu Chopin Frances Eldred

Ministers To Urge Aid To Playgrounds In Quincy

Ministers from local churches will urge support for public playgrounds in Quincy this summer. Otto Wurl, school physical director, will supervise two playgrounds at Franklin and Jefferson starting June 14. A $700 fund is needed, with $300 already raised. $400 more is sought by June 5. Donations go to Emma Beckwith or Mrs. John McAdams. Also, Jack Dailey and Harry Howlett were arrested near the Burlington station on vagrancy charges after being found with unexplained silverware. Dailey’s probation and late hours harm his case.

Quincy Otto Wurl Franklin and Jefferson Emma Beckwith John McAdams Jack Dailey Harry Howlett Burlington Ryal Scharnhorst

John Putman Leaves All Estate To His Wife

To Mrs. Sarah A. Putman, his wife. John Putman leaves all his estate, both real and personal, to her, as recorded in the final testament.

Sarah A. Putman John Putman

Will and estate actions in county court proceeding

Real and personal property distributed under a will filed in county court Saturday Mp. Putman is named as executrix. Jinnie Scott, administratrix of the estate of Benjamin F. Scott, filed report for October 22, 1917, to May 24, 1919, showing receipts of $1,019.91 and disbursements for the same amount. She asked to be discharged as administratrix.

Putman Jinnie Scott Benjamin F. Scott

Largest World War I draft registration in Quincy reported

Through L A Morest representative of the Knights of Columbus employment is being found for many men and the Adams county farm bureau is furnishing places for those soldiers who wish to work on farms.

Quincy L. A

Saturday Busiest Day For The W C C Service

The War Camp Community Service headquarters on North Fifth Street saw its busiest day as Victor Dillon, executive secretary, reported handling a steady stream of returning soldiers and inquires. The crowd reflected growing demand for assistance and information among veterans.

Victor Dillon War Camp Community Service North Fifth Street

Rabbit Vaccine Inventor Returns from Chicago

Inventor Schedel of Twenty fourth and Locust streets returned Saturday from Chicago where he conducted laboratory work on a vaccine for rabbits. He claims it is a specific for snuffles a fatal disease resembling distemper. He plans to market promote and distribute the serum with Abbott laboratory of Chicago producing the serum.

Joseph Schedel Twenty-fourth Locust Streets Chicago Abbott Laboratory of

Summer Wash Goods In Colorful Designs

Women who like to fashion their own frocks will find a wealth of happy suggestions in this June display of wash goods. The patterns, color combinations, and values are strong. Dainty Pekin stripe tissues in blue pink green yellow lavender black ready now at 39c a yard. 40 inch light and dark voiles in plaids stripes checks and floral designs at 50c a yard. 40 inch Jasper tissue voiles in polka dots and stripes priced at 65c a yard. 40 inch Shimmer voiles in stripes and georgette designs at 75c a yard. 40 inch silk and lisle voiles in plaids and stripes at $1 a yard.

We Have Assembled a Wonderful Show ing of New Ideas in Lace Curtains

The notice promotes new lace curtain ideas with patterns and weaves in larger assortments and higher value. It touts summer drape plans and encouragesInvesting in improved fabric options. The language emphasizes variety and quality in lace curtains for home decor.

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