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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

6

Red Cross appeal urged by Quincy chapter leader

D L Musselman, chairman of the Quincy American Red Cross chapter, circulates a letter to city business leaders detailing the scope of relief work and the finance committee that handles subscriptions. He urges liberal support, noting needs in Mattoon and Charleston and the duty of residents to aid soldiers and their families as front line efforts continue.

D. L.musselman Quincy Red Cross Association Handlin D. L. Musselman Red Cross Henry Sprick State Stret Bank The B. Montgomery State Savings, Loan and Trust _Co J. M. Winters Quincy National Bank G. Riggs Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank W. J. Singleton Illinois State Bank J. G. Fischer Quincy Show Case Co J. Will Wall Gardner Governor Works Browsne Miller A Co Mattoon Charleston Gities Quincy Um Ve D. i. Musselman Quincy Chanter American Red Cross

Hancock County Registry Totals Carthage July 8

Hancock county totals show 2109 registrations with breakdowns by township and a noted one refusal and several evasion cases due to high water and blocked roads. In Carthage the Civics league augmented registration with women presenting copies of the President’s war message and lapel flags to registrants.

Carthage Hancock County Albany Augusta St. Marys Blancock Fountain Green LaHarpe Chili Harmony

Doctor S H Dana III in Exeter in serious condition

Dr S H Dana III of Exeter New Hampshire once long serving pastor of the Congregational church at Bexter is gravely ill at home with erysipelas. Doctors say recovery is unlikely. He has advised Philips Exeter Academy.

S. H. Dana III Exeter N. H EL. Dana Congregational Church Qunesy Dana Bexter Philips-Exeter Academy

Former bodyguard of Czar to speak here

M. Schwartzkopensky, ex bodyguard of the Czar, will speak June 11 at the Red Christian church. He escaped a Russian prison after 20 years in service. He claims a strong army target shooting record and will donate proceeds to the Red Cross chapter at cottage 22.

M. Schwartzkopensky Czar Russia Red Christian Church Caar Schwartzkopenaky Ely Red Cross

Soldiers and Sailors Home Community Notes

Martin Brady private in Co A 7th Massachusetts infantry died in the hospital at 2 40 pm Wednesday of chronic nephritis aged 73 and will be buried in the Soldiers' Home cemetery Friday at 10 o'clock. Mrs Elizabeth Pherny who passed away at the Home will be buried there Friday at 2. Richard Dunham assistant baker at the Home enlisted in the army. A launching party from cottages 1 3 15 enjoyed a trip on the Winona. Charles Brady of Chicago attended his father’s funeral. Miss Mamie Cline resigned at headquarters to train as a nurse in Kankakee. Mrs Harlow of cottage 10 had nose growth removal operation by Dr Pendleton and is recovering. Lula Livia of Anna took Mamie Chine’s vacant headquarters post. Thomas Reavely of cottages 1 and 12 transferred.

Martin Brady Co. A Massachusetts Infantry Soldiers’ Home Elizabeth Pherny Home Benjamin Mehew Cottage 2 Danville Richard Dunham Mrs. Rose Cottage Margaret Mitchell L Carver Bettie Jones Homo Dietician Carver Winona Charles Brady Chicago Mamie Cline Headquarters Kankakee Harlow Cottage 10 Pendleton Lula Livia Anna Mamie Chine Thomas Reavely

Jackson pupils to have program today

Jackson school pupils will hold a program on the school lawn this evening from 7 to 8 o clock. The Parent Teachers association will host a social after the exercises with refreshments. Art department and manual training work will be exhibited in the corridors.

Jackson School

Photoplays and stars featured in current listings

Princess Mary Pickford in The Pride of the Clan Family Mary Pickford in The Gem Universal Weekly His First False Step Savoy William Thompson in The Eve of the Night Star House Peters and Louise Huff In Lonesome Chap Belasco Theda Bara in The Dart ing of Paris Quincy Girl from Frisen in The Resurrection of Gold Bar An Hour of Anguish

Mary Pickford Universal Weekly Savoy William Thompson Lfouse Peters Louise Huff Belasco Theda Bara Paris Quincy Frisen

The Man of the Hour shines at the Orpheum

Last night at the Orpheum the comedy drama The Man of the Hour drew strong applause. Ross excelled in the title role guiding the audience through a graft fight with love as a foreground. Castilla impressed in the Irish philosopher part with clever acting and special scenery enhanced the production. A matinee is scheduled Saturday and Sunday with a final performance Sunday night.

Orpheum Mr. Ross

Inventor’s Perma-Wave Method Highlights Hair Process

A New York inventor showcases a process claimed to permanently wave women's hair. The technique centers on a chemical treatment and styling steps, pitched as a lasting hairstyling solution amid rising heat and stylistic trends.

New York

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