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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

7

Hibernian Ladies Initiation Draws Twenty Candidates

Twenty candidates were initiated into the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the Knights of Columbus hall Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary McWhorter of Chicago presided, the local team assisted, followed by a banquet with Killarney roses on the tables. Rev. J. F. Driscoll spoke on Christian Womanhood and Mrs. McWhorter on Irish Traditions and Ideals, with several musical numbers.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians Knights of Columbus ‘Hall Mary McWhorter Chicago J. P. Bierne J. F. Driscoll McWhorter Richard T. Lyons State Street Quincy East St. Louis

Markillie Kelker Nuptials at Bride's Home in Quincy

The marriage of Guy T. Markillie and Mrs. Lillie M. Kelker was held Sunday evening at 813 Oak Street with Rev W D Endres officiating using the ring service. Attendants were Miss Alice McCoy and Walter C. Wich. The couple will reside at 813 Oak Street. Mr. Markillie works with his father on street cleaning contract and is well regarded. Mrs. Markillie, formerly Miss Lillie Currier, is also well known. The ceremony was quiet and surprised many friends.

Ransom Harvey Vermont Street Baptist Church la Grange Harvey Anna’ Coffey Kansas la Grange College Tacoma College of Puget Sound College ‘of Montana Deer Lodge Mont Anton Sibbing Sibbing Dorothy Motzenbacher Anthony, Kunsch Master Turvey Guy T. Markillie Lillie M. Kelker Oak Street W. D. Endres First Christian Church Alice. McCoy Walter C. Wich

Miss Esther Hokamp Hosts Knox College House Party

Esther Hokamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Hokamp of 1303 State street will entertain classmates at Knox College from tomorrow through Sunday. Guests include Lillian Swank Ethel Custer Dorothy Weinberg Edith Aldrich Ruth Carley and Ruth Gillis with various events planned including a card party Orpheum party luncheons and picnics plus a Friday excursion to Hannibal with Quincy girls from the Congregational church.

Esther Hokamp Herman Hokamp State Street Knox College Lillian Swank Ethel Custer Dorothy Weinberg Edith Aldrich Ruth Carley Galesburg Ruth Gillis Bowen Hokamp Orpheum Miss Hokamp Quincy Girls Hannibal

Master Key and Mavis of the Glen at Family Theatre

Master Key stars in Mavis of the Glen at the Family Theatre today with Bob Leonard co starring alongside Ella Hail ine. The three reel society drama features a Mary Marlo Marty Carter and Robert Chandler scenario. Leonard stages the production using the Universal yacht anchored off San Diego. A trip to a distant California island supplied settings for the filming.

Bob Leonard Ella Universal Mary. Marlo Marty Carter California

Miss Helen Smith Injured in Pony Contest Incident

Miss Helen Smith daughter of Hy J L Smith of 1425 Broadway and Jefferson school principal was hurt Saturday when a pony owned by a son of E M Reighardt ran into a mailbox. Injuries not serious and she may be out in a few days. Only two weeks left of the 8.0 Pony Contest.

Helen Smith Hy. JL. Smith Broadway Jefferson School E.M. Reighardt Twenty- First Grove Avenue

Princess theatre vote drive fuels pony contest rush

The M and M Pony Contest nears its end with two weeks left for hopeful contestants to gather votes. The contest manager plans to publish the top 25 leaders by July 2 and urges all to submit votes, while coupon books sold at the Princess theatre promise 200 000 votes. A special 40 000 vote coupon is available with every admission today, and a one million vote prize awaits the participant who turns in the most covers by July 1. Gas service interruption reported on Sunday due to a cracked main on Jersey Street. repairs completed and pressure restored as Quincy Gas Electric and Heating Co installs a new 20 inch feed pipe.

Princess Theater Jersey Street Eighth Ninth Streets Quincy Gas, Electric and Teating Company

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