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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1916

Page

11

Palmyra Society Biusigal Social Hosted by Best Family

A musical social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Best featured Miss Henrietta Best and Miss Evadne Best as hostesses. The program included ten instrumental and vocal solos by Prof. Tudor Lanius and various soloists, followed by refreshments and a social hour.

J. E. Best Henrietta Evadne Best Shubert Tudor Lanius von Tilzer Bertha Drescher F. Chopin E. R. Baill J. L. Simpson Mother O'Mine F. E. Tours

Palmyra Society Guests and Marion County Candidates

Out of town guests Miss Louise Noble and Miss Lula Thamey of Pensacola joined Palmyra society youths including Adriene Buell Audrey Istian Bertha Drescher Edna Drescher Virginia Ellison Lulu Allen Mildred Simpson Zelima Lewis Ellen Lewis and others. Complete candidate slate filed with county clerk shows Democrats and Republicans contesting Marion county offices including representatives judge county court sheriff prosecuting attorney and assessor with candidates from Palmyra Hannibal Round Grove and Miller townships.

Florida Louise Noble Lula Thamey Pensacola Fla Palmyra Adrene Buell Audrey Istian Bertha Drescher Edna Drescher Virginia Ellison Lulu Allen Mildred Simpson Zelima Lewis Ellen Lewis Messrs Lloyd Moore Lloyd King J. Best Lewis Cliff Hollyman Donald Losey Morris Scott A. R. Stone George Lewis Howard Frank G. Richards Hannibal Orion Turner Lafayette Hutcherson Round Grove Township Amos W. Durand Marion County Thomas Lasley Oney D. Bowen Miller Township J. Will Mefford Morris Anderson Roy Hamlin M. Lester Farris George W. Moore

Republican Ticket Named in Marion County Offices

The slate lists public administrators John A. Miller and Frank G. Bier for Palmyra and Marion county respectively, plus county treasurer Charles E. Leggett and others in roles like coroner Henry F. Kiser and surveyor Willis N. Snyder. Candidates include Evan T. Cameron for county judge eastern district and W. A. Diemer for prosecuting attorney. Parksville-bound Mrs. A. C. Hollyman and daughter attend Park College commencement. Miss Mildred Hollyman graduates Palmyra High School. Miss Dorothy Hollyman graduates Park College in Parksville. Miss Meta Spechtman of Quincy visits Palmyra area.

John A. Miller Miller Township John T. Feaster Union Township Marion County Charles E. Leggett Palmyra Carl S. McPike Fabius Township Arthur B. Blue Hannibal Thomas O'Donnell Roy P. Swartz Danni Henry F. Kiser Robert I. Whitaker Liberty Township Irvin S. Waterman John Franklin Fabius Joseph Griesbaum Mason Township Hurley C. Carter W. J. Mitchell Evan T. Cameron W. A. Diemer Marion Fritz Mette South River Township Frank G. Bier E. F. Mangel Chas. H. Sievers Willis N. Snyder Charles D. Dreyer A. C. Hollyman Dorothy Parksville Park College Mildred Hollyman Palmyra High School Meta Spechtman Quincy C. Nill and Family

Death of George Thompson of Ursa

George W Thompson 72 prominent farmer living near Ursa died Friday at midnight after a life spent mainly around Ursa and Mendon He was born in Springfield Ohio and came to Illinois in 1850 He married Jude Campbell by whom he had three children and later wed Edith Gause who survives him

Ursa George W. Thompson Here Springfield Ohio Illinois Mendon Mr. Thompson Jude Campbell George Thompson Jr Ed Wiseman May Lewis Oregon Edith Gause

Thompson Family Obituary Notice in Ursa Area

The deceased's wife survives their only child who died in infancy. Besides his wife, eleven grandchildren, three brothers Lewis and Joe of Ursa and Daniel of Springfield Ohio, and one sister Mrs Clarisa Cox of Bramer Missouri, mourn his loss. Funeral services are set for Sunday with interment in Providence cemetery north of Ursa.

Probate notes in county court report on estates

Herman F. Schuering as conservator for Albert Schuering shows receipts 309.72 expenditures 113.60 balance 191.12. Letters testamentary issued for Balser Keil to William Schlagenhaus. Bond 1400 approved. A note ends with an unrelated line about a successful artist and mixing color with brain.

Herman F. Schuering Albert Schuering Balser Keil William Schlagenhaus

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Coughs

A child cough remedy ad urges parents to use Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey Syrup for colds and coughs. It claims children are soothed and sleep through the night and quickly recover after taking the syrup priced at 25 cents at the druggist.

Dr. Bell

St Anthony’s Banquet Planned at St Mary’s June 13

St Anthony's branch of the W C U of St Mary's church will host a banquet in the church hall on June 13 for members and prospective members. The arrangements committee is finalizing entertainment details and expects strong attendance.

St. Anthony’s Branch

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