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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

7

Recital by Mrs Persons Pupil Ensemble Delights Church Audience

A large audience enjoyed a varied program by Mrs Margaret Persons music pupils in the Presbyterian church parlors. Miss Irma Reichert added violin solos, with a string of pieces including Hungarian Romance and Legende. The event showcased many named performers and pieces, reflecting a lively student recital.

Margaret Presbyterian Church Irma Reichert William Spencer Johnson Lustige’ Musikanten Oskar Wolf Lilfian Troweers Reveil du Printemps Gkrimi Alma Bredeweg Rondino Bee Hire . Schultz Chester Shannon Persons Bohm Gavotte Bohm _ Irma Reichert V.caceeee Gruetzmacher Chase Rheinberger Duo Valse Tschalkowski Dorothy Werner Marguerite Leindecker Papillon Greig Weiss Eer Hahn Ethel Myers

Franklin School PTA holds final meeting of year

The sewing circle of the Franklin School Parent Teacher Association held its last meeting of the year on Thursday afternoon at the school. Many members attended and accomplished much work. A social hour followed with dainty refreshments. Guests include Mr and Mrs C P Whitney and Dorothy of Colusa, Mr Whitney a teacher in Colusa, planning a summer trip. Mrs J L Lane of Toronto arrived for an extended visit with her sister Mrs W H Alexander. Mrs Henry Long of Kansas City expected soon to visit her parents. Mr and Mrs Adams returned from New York City. A hayrack ride for the High School Senior class was postponed to this evening due to muddy country roads. Mrs Frank Kirsch and two daughters Genevieve and Marjorie of Isa Porte Ind are visiting Mr and Mrs John Fuelbier. Mrs Joseph VandenBoom of Kansas City is visiting her sister Mrs Henry Strunk.

Webster Gem City Electric Company Quincy Gas, Electric, and Heating Company W. A. Schwindele Miisié Victrola J. W. Dryden John. W. Dryden Louise Curtis St. Louis the. Sewing Circle Franklin ‘School C. P. Whitney Dorothy Colusa Whitney William, Peters Jefferson Street J. L.lane Toronto Canada W.H. Alexander Kentucky Street Lane Detroit Mich Ernest White J. J. Hanna Frank Kirsch Genevieve Marjorie Isa Porte, Ind John Fuelbier Feta

Rochester Visit to Beloit Wisconsin

Mrs. R. A. Rochester and her daughter Miss Helena Rochester traveled to Beloit Wisconsin to visit the home of Mrs. George Springer, who is Helena’s sister and Rochester’s daughter.

Wisconsin R. A. Rochester Helena Rochester Beloit George Springer

American liner to sail despite strike

New York June 4 The American liner Philadelphia will steam for Liverpool tomorrow on schedule despite a wage dispute with engineers seeking a 100 percent increase. P A S Franklin of International Mercantile Marine said a full engine crew would be aboard, with further talks to resolve demands. Engineers from the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association had threatened to strike unless wages were doubled.

New York Philadelphia Liverpool P. A. S. Franklin International Mercantile Marine Company Line Engineers’ Department The Marine. Engineers Beneficial Association

Citrolax Best Laxative Claim from Salt Lake City Reader

A testimonial from R. H. Weikecht of Salt Lake City Utah praises Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels reporting fast relief from a sick headache and a thorough painless flushing. The Miller Arthur Drug Co backs the product noting no griping or after effects.

R. H. Weikecht Salt Lake City Utah Miller & Arthur. Drug Co

27th Infantry Assignment to Philippines

Washington reports that unless plans change unexpectedly the 27th Infantry will be assigned to the Philippines. The item notes ongoing troop movements and military planning from Washington on the deployment schedule.

Washington 27Th Infantry

Regiment to relieve 24th Infantry at Texas City

The War Department announced that a regiment sails September 5 from San Francisco for the Philippines to relieve the 24th Infantry in Texas City. The 24th will arrive in Texas City late October. No substitute regiment will be kept at Texas City unless other conditions require it.

Texas City War Department San Francisco Philippines

Austro German march on Lemberg advances on 1700 mile front

Berlin reports Austro German forces under Mackensen and Linsingen push Russians from Galicia. Slavs scramble to reform lines for a last stand. General Mackensen congratulates the Bavarian king from new Przemysl HQ as the front unfolds toward Lemberg.

Berlin Lemberg Mackensen Linsingen Galicia Przemysl Bavaria

Gerhard Heads Voyage Amid U S Departure Furore

June 4 New York officials reported Mayer Gerhard, messenger to the Kaiser, hurried to his stateroom aboard the Scandinavian-American liner United States before sailing. Four friends guarded his door preventing interviews as the ship set course for Copenhagen, amid unrest and dramatic scenes ashore. Oswald Kirby defended his Metropolitan golf title with a 3 and 2 victory over James Hyde on the Apawamus Glid links.

New York Mayer Gerhard United States Gerhard Copenhagen Greenwich Links Oswald Kirby James R- Hyde Bay Shore L. L

Confederate veterans rescue at Lexington hotel fire parade

A score of Confederate veterans and Marines from Washington, part of yesterday’s reunion parade, were rescued today by firemen when a fire erupted at the Lexington hotel in Richmond. Smoke filled the building as crews battled the blaze.

Richmond Marine Washington Lexington “Hotel

Rye News Brief: Carter Jr. Retains New York District Title

In Rye New Jersey on June 4, Phillip Carter Jr. defended his title as the New York district champion. Henry J. Hopping was noted in coverage as a participant or challenger in the event.

Rye Phillip, Carter Jr New ‘York Henry, J. Hopping

Railroad Freight Houses Shortened Summer Hours

The C B O Q Wabash and QO C and K C R freight houses and offices will close at 12 o clock noon on Saturdays during June July and August. They will keep open Saturday July 3. On account of a legal holiday Monday July 5 1915 local freight agents announce the change with approval from officials of the C B and Q and Wabash railroads.

C. Bo& Q Wabash and QO. C. & K. C Mandy

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Dorothy Alexander Webster ‘School Association T.R. Evans Mabel Jarman Gerke J. L. Thomas Beatty Sherman Irish T. E. Thompson Frank’ Crane Gerke J. M. Dunlap Charles Cottrell Guy Noll W. R. Stanbury Irish Ethel Irwin Leaton Irwin Menomonie Wis Stout Training School Miss Irwin Winifred Irwin Academy of the Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Macaulay Irwin Orpheum Clarence Lineberger Christ Church Chicago C. Lawrence Wells W._R. Lockwood Dorothy. Wells Mr. Wells Lockwood Joseph VandenBoom Kansas City Henry Strunk Vine Street PW. Chumbley A.M Brown Wabash R. R. J. Mgraw C.D K. CR E. F. Bradford G . Osborn R. R Democratic Party Circuit Court Eighth Judicial Circuit Albert Akers Broadway Quincy Guy R. Williams Orange Street Havana Harry Migber Pittsfield State. OF Illinois Adams County Republican Party Edward T. Golden Petersburg Progressive Party Feighth Judicial Circuit Office OF County Clerk Adams Mlinois W. J. Smith
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