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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1915

Page

7

Order of Eastern Star Honors Two Foremost Members

The Grace Whipple chapter honored Mrs. Charles F. Farrar and her mother Mrs. M. Gifford with a farewell banquet at the Masonic temple. Dr. A. A. Whipple presented each with an Eastern Star spoon, lauding their departure to California. About one hundred members attended, with committees arranging decorations and refreshments amid flag day decor.

Quincy Grace Whipple Eastern Star Masonic Temple Charles F. Farrar M. Gifford A. A. Whipple Farrar Gifford Emmet ‘Howard Joseph

St Mary's Academy Commencement Week Highlights

The St Marys Academy marks a busy commencement week with class day exercises, a drama The Dream of Gerontius, and alumnae activities including a city automobile ride. Alumnae meet, music, tea, and a business session follow receptions and social events. Mr Albert Grahm to wed Miss Mildred Larson in Kansas City then Yellowstone trip. Mrs Brinck hosts 25th anniversary dinner with family and gifts. Ruth Lenon and Myria Willis enroll in summer normal school at Macomb and Ada Pottle treats Mayo Clinic Rochester visit.

St. Mary's Academy Gerontius Cardinal ‘Newman Academy H. H. Brinck Broadway oMrv Brinck Ruth Lenon Myria Willis Macomb Lemon Miss Willis Vere

Welfare Association to Launch Public Playground Project

Arrangements for a mass meeting under the Welfare Association of Quincy to promote public playgrounds. The event will be June 17 at Webster school auditorium with Rev. Lyman Greenman presiding. City officials including Mayor W. K. Abbott, Chief George Koch, Judge Lyman McKarl and others will speak on health, education, policing and community needs.

Welfare Association of Quincy Webster School Lyman Greenman Welfare Association W. K. Abbott George Koch Lyman McCarl Daniel Stine E. G. Bauman J.will Wall Parent-Teacher Association Julius Kespohl Virginia Kelly Social Workers

Miss Harriet Ives Returns to Kansas City After Visit

Nurses and their daughter, a member of the class, Miss Harriet Ives returned to Kansas City yesterday after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs James Garner and family of 1650 Kentucky Street. Miss Margaret Buchanan, who has been attending Gem City Business College here, left last night for her home in Marshalltown Iowa.

Mary Stone Maine Street David Shontze Rachmaninoff Clyde Sears Selma Teidloff Germany Inna Wehmeyer Lusk Techaikowsky Will Crooks Smith Brant Booneville H.M. McMein Colorado Winifred Irwin Katherine. Williamson Arthur Glenn Kankakee Chester Pringle East Vermont Street Glenn Maud Lewellen la Beffe L. G. Pottle North Seventh ‘Street Wasps Margaret and Sylvi Ia Buchanan Harriet Ives Kansas ‘City Margaret Buchanan Gem City Business College Marshalltown Iowa

Women Watch The Clock In Our Stores And Factories

A vintage ad copy notes women watch the clock at work and in factories as their day ends. It cites common health complaints like backache headaches nervousness and irritability and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy to relieve these troubles.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Wet Harvest Prompts Use of Light Running Deering Binder

A wet harvest predicted after a long dry spell. Farmers urged to prepare for harvest using a light running Deering binder praised for traction in soft ground. Also notes marriage licenses issued: Allen W. Leake and Alice Coleman of Quincy. Marshall C. Stull and va. B. Franks of Bowen. James EB Rodgers and Carrie More of Hannibal.

Collins -Plow Company Adv Allen W. Leake Quincy Alice ‘Coleman Marshall C. Stull Bowen Va. B. Franks Smith James’ EB. Rodgers Carrie “More Hannibal Court House

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues and dissolves gravel, with additional notes on diabetes and rheumatism. It promises regulation of bladder troubles in children and offers mail purchase for $1.00 with two months of treatment per bottle. Available through Dr Ey Hath at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

Texas Wonder Thia Olive Street St. Louis

Century resident Frederick Brosi dies in Quincy home

Frederick G. Brosi, 73, a longtime Quincy resident born in Bavaria, died suddenly at St. Vincent's Home after a period of asthma. He lived in Quincy about 52 years, worked as a stone mason, and was a Bethel church member and Adams Lodge member. Survived by two sons Oscar and Red, three grandchildren, and siblings. Remains to be viewed at Oscar Brosi's residence from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Prederick G. Brosi Ouingy St. Vincent's Mr. Brost Bavaria Germany Hannibal Quincy Mr. Brosi Bethel M. i Adams ‘Ludge, Yeor Oscar Andred Quircy Adam Coatsburg Dorris Schaad Farmington Herman. Stormer T Oscar Washington

Fire destroys barn of William J Cunane in town

A barn between Fourth and Fifth and Vine and Elm streets belonging to William J Cunane was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Discovered at 9:45 by neighbors, the blaze caused about 500 dollars in losses with nothing inside. An earlier alarm responded at Fifth and Hampshire streets after an electric iron overheated at Seeberger Harmon store, but no major damage occurred.

Fifth Vine Elm William J.” Cunnane Hampshire Seeberger-Harmon Clothing Goldsmith

Sale of Property for Taxes Begins in County

Court rendered judgment against all property for unpaid taxes and the tax sales started at 10 am. Sales will continue daily into the week with the distribution of collected taxes to follow. Delinquent lists match prior years, few in Lima township but more in the city. Many pieces may be paid Monday and Tuesday. sale starts Wednesday morning. Delinquents urged to pay at the county treasurer to avoid higher costs.

Lima

Sloan's Liniment for Toothache and Aches Chest Card

A compact medicine chest sale notes Sloan's Liniment as an all purpose remedy for toothache bruises sprains stiffness of the neck backache neuralgia rheumatism and other emergencies. It argues congestion and inflammation underlie symptoms and urges readers to try a bottle from druggists.

Odd Fellows Attend Memorial Meeting in Quincy

The Luther Memorial church hosted a memorial sermon for seven Independents of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs who died in Quincy this year. Rev I W Bingaman led the service with a choral musical tribute, honoring members Charles Crew FP W Hoffman Henry Bauer and Ellen Salmon Maude Wells Irma Lodge Tena Sodges C E Edmonds.

Luther Memorial Church Lodges Independent Order Odd Fellows Rebekahs I. W. Bingaman Quincy Quincy Lodge Charles Crew Adams Lodge FP. W. Hoffman Marquette Lodge Henry Bauer Gem City Lodge Golden Rule Lodge Rebekah Ellen Salmon Maude Wells Irma Jodge Tena Sodges C. E. Edmonds

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