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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1917

Page

2

Proceeds of St Rose Bazaar Near $1000

Large crowds attended the St Rose of Lima Catholic church bazaar and supper. Supper served from 4:30 pm to well over 500 people. Nearly all items sold. proceeds expected near $1000 to support the church. A drama club presented The Arm of the Law with Mrs Bann sowhe and Miss Rogers contributing dances and songs. Volunteers organized committees for kitchen and dining, with a cast of locals performing.

St. Rose of Lima Law Evers Bann Farey Lyrgus Rogers Aodhuet Dhiriee Thhnoreske Ots Dvorak Dorella F Sener Martha D. Granadier

Forty Hours Devotions Close Tonight at Parish

The parish marks the forty hour devotion with sermons by Rev. Father Rureehi this evening and Rev. Father Nuvenalis tomorrow night. School children and parish societies join the services as the St Nicholas branch and St Jesenic Young Men's Society receive commendations and participate in the weekend observance.

LW Ouloek St. Nicholas St. Jesenic Young Mens

J W Mourning 77 Dies in Basco Household

J W Mourning died Monday morning at his daughter's Basco home. Born April 5 1889 in Schuyler county he was 77. One of Hancock county's oldest Masons he leaves four daughters Mrs Priessman Mrs Zimmerman Mrs J A Managan Eureka Springs Arkansas and Mrs Charles Orth Lewistown Mo a son Lo Po Mourning Kansas City. Funeral arrangements pending.

J. W. Mourning W. M. Priessman Basco Aldo Zimmerman South Twelfth Street Schuyler County Hancock County Priessman Zimmerman J .A. Managan

Miss Zenola McLaren at Empire Tonight

Gav Zeno McLaren, reader and impersonator, brings an entertainment fortnight to Empire Hippodrome under the Young Peoples’ forcum association. She was warmly received last year for Bought and Paid For. Tonight she performs a one artist show portraying each character with distinctive noses to transport listeners.

Gav Zeno McLaren Dite Empire Hippodrome Theater Young Peoples’ Forccum Association Sone Pep O Rebecca

Christening Details From Various Local Churches

Sunday christenings were held for several infants across churches and homes. George Viblee Ehner son of Mr and Mrs Witbar. Harry Kerte son of Mr and Mrs Sprague. Me daughter of Mr and Mrs Detipse along with others in Marblehead and Maddox were christened, with services led by Rev. Pather Bren ugi, Rev. OW Pruechte, and Rev. Froedtte. Additional names appear in St Peter Catholic Church listings.

George Viblee Ehner Hetle Aid Afes Witbar Bownan Sto Rese Pather Brenugi Emers Wilinens Welrmith Crotttet Ane Mees Harry Kerte Gottheb St. Paul Evanygetical Outret Joseph Sprague Marblehead St. Phat Patrick Plenes Mer North Twentyeeightin Street St Peter Catholic Church Neo Rev Pather Driscoll

Miss Enid Ireland Wins Musselman Debate Medal

Miss Enid Ireland received the Musselman medal for the best debater on the Ouimer Earth school team after a faculty panel judged six contestants. The award, given yearly by the Musselman brothers, honors the top performer and notes plans for next week’s Jacksonville trip and upcoming contests with Champaign and Fairfield Iowa. Champaign won the league last year and faces finals in May to determine league entry.

Vlusseliany Ouimer Earth School Enid Ireland Htgh School Freland Musselman Musselman Brothers Jacksonville Smith Champaign Quines Tewan Fairfield Iowa Quincy Wilh

Ready for the Coming Boat Season 1917

Capt. A H Pennover after a St Louis conference with Streckfus lines says preparations are underway for the 1917 season though the schedule remains incomplete. Through boats on up trips will reach Quincy about 9 30 pm reversing early morning arrivals to improve passenger convenience. The Sidney St Paul G W Enid operate upper river excursion service until late May or mid June when St Paul moves to packet business. River dam fluctuations threaten traffic unless channels are dredged to clear bars and shallow spots. Last season boats carried about half freight capacity due to this problem.

A. H. Pennover Streckfus Steamboat Line St. Louis Quincy Sidney St. Paul Upper River G. W. Eni Pennover

John M Batschy Prominent in American Academy Prizes

Grant LaFarge announces that John M Batschy and A Batschy of Quincy have qualified for scholarships at the American Academy in Rome. The event marks a True ribbon art competition attracting many entrants, showcasing post graduate study aims and the academy as a national asset to American art.

Grant LaFarge Arvernan Cadensaa Reme Batschy Quincy American Academy In Amerian Academy van Rome Italy Academy

Children Masquerade Dance Planned by South Side Boat Club

Plans completed for a children's masquerade dance hosted by the South Side Boat Club and Ladies Aid on Thursday March 22. The event features costume contests with prizes including a Teddy Bear and baseball glove, exclusive children's floor time 8 to 9 30 pm, then adults dance to O Farrells music. Committee includes Arthur Weisenberger and Mrs Hartzell among others.

South Side Boat Club Ladies Aid Boat Club O'Farrell Arthur Weisenberger Charles Hartzell Clarence Gail Carl Bucher Carl Luthin August Bergman Thomas Ryan Fred Wembhoener Ora Weiss

Mission Opens in St John’s Church

Rev Pather Elskamp and Hageman Jesuit priests from Prairie du Chien Wis begin mission services at St John Catholic Church with masses at 4 30 6 30 7 30 and 8 30 each morning and evening services in German and English The Sunday sermon by Pather Hageman urged adherence to God’s laws and warned of fear The address drew a large audience

Pather Elskamp Hageman Prairie du Chien Wis St. John Catholic Church Pather Hageman

Mrs Hagerbaumer Dies At 85 In Quincy

Mrs Henrietta Hagerbaumer died at 10 15 Sunday morning at 1308 Madison street from pneumonia after a four day illness She was born in Westfalen Germany March 15 1832 and was 85 She came to the United States fifty five years ago settling in Quincy She was a Salem church member She leaves Frederick Hagerbaumer Friederike and Mrs William livens three grandchildren and three great grandchildren One brother Gottlieb Schuermann lives in Germany Funeral at 2 oclock Wednesday from the home with private services at 2 30 at Salem church Burial in Greenmount cemetery Funeral of Clara Zimmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs George Zimmerman held at 2 Sunday from 1008 South Eighth street by Rev A W Friechte Burial in Greenmount cemetery.

Henrietta Hagerbaumer Madison Street Westfalen Germany Quincey Salem Church Frederick Hagerbaumer Friederike William "Livens Gottlieb Schuermann Greenmount Cemetery Clara Zimmerman Clara George Zimmerman South Eighth Street A. W. Friechte St. Feut's Church

Funeral of Frank Wissmann in Ellington and St. Jacobi

The funeral for Frank Wissmann was held at 1 p m Sunday afternoon at his home in Ellington township and at 2 50 p m at St Jacobi church conducted by Rev G D Hamm. Bearers were nephews Oscar Roy Richard Albert Harry Wissmann and Taylor Glascock. Burial in Woodland cemetery.

Frank Wismann Ellington Township St. Jacobi Church Revo GD. Hamm Oscar Roy Richard Albert Harry Wissmann Taylor Glascock Woodland Cemetery

Edward Boaston Funeral Planned in Canton Ohio

The body of Edward Boaston was shipped Monday afternoon to Canton Ohio, where the funeral and burial will take place.

Edward Boaston Cantonio

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Budfrink Held at Home

Mrs. Mary Budfrink funeral conducted at 8:30 am Monday at the home on Spring street and at Golelock in St Francis Catholic church. Rev. Father Francis Phe presided. Attendance large, floral offerings abundant. Bearers included Joe Becker Frank Kluse Verwer Pat Strothoff Lem Hunsaker Pred Becher and tscarne Miller. Burial in St Boniface cemetery.

Mary Hulfrink Mary Budfrink Ios Spring Street Golelock St. Francis Catholic Father Francis Phe Joe Becker Frank Klusewerver Pat Strothoff Lem Hunsaker Pred Becher Tscarne Miller St Boniface Cemetery

Funeral for Pred Keloge in Presbury Chapel Mon

The funeral for Pred Keloge was held at 2 50 o clock on Monday afternoon in the Presbury chapel conducted by Rev W O Shank of the Central Baptist church. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery.

Monnday Presburgy Chapel W. QO. Shank Central Baptist Church Burin Graceland

Funeral for Henry C F Pfeiffer to be held at home

The funeral for Henry C F Pfeiffer will be conducted at 2280 clock this week at the home 83 South Twentieth Street Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery Friends are invited to attend

Henry C. F. Pfeiffer Henry C.F Pfeiffer South Twentieth Street Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Mrs Patrick Hanrahan Held at Home and Church

The funeral for Mrs Patrick Hanrahan will be held at 8 30 this morning at her Locust street home and at 4 o clock at St Rose of Lima church. Burial follows in Calvary cemetery.

Patrick Hanrahan Patrick Panrahan Gis Locust Street St. Rose of Lime Church Calvary Cemetery

Frances Tidis Funeral Service Arranged

Frances Tidis funeral will be held at 29 Ooclak and at the home of her parents 920 Ok Street Burial will follow in Woodlanes COMETS

Frances Tolls Frances Tidis Ooclak Anoenoaum Ok Street Woodlanes Comets

Death notice for Leonuts Tubner and relatives

Mrs LC Shroemer on Monday after a signal of the death of S. das moritget Pelis Tluherer at the time of his uncle Leonuts Tubner. Jea nswerth of Coatsbury Afr. thutmer had been staying in Disney with relatives until a short time ago and had been receive medical attention here. The streets of two cities in Preland are paved with marble Armaghane.

LC Shroemer Monvday Tigen S. Das Moritget Pelis Tluherer Leonuts Tubner Jeanswerth Coatsbury Afr Thutmer Disney

Carnival at High School Friday Arrangements Made

Plans are underway at Ugh school for a carnival to be held Friday night under the Q staff. Proceeds will support the forthcoming magazine commencement number and help reduce last year’s debt. The OQ issue will feature photos of graduates and active students as the event adds to the treasury. The carnival in the school auditorium will include several stunts and events typical of such gatherings.

Ugh School

Soldiers and Sailors Home Visitors and Local News

Mrs Stephen Harper visits her father James Gallagher a patient in hospital with heart trouble. Mr and Mrs Wf Thompson cottage 22 spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Steiner in the city. Mrs Steiner entertained her parents Mr and Mrs Krosie of Coatsburg. Mrs Thompson and Mrs Krosie are longtime friends from Coatsburg. John Kaufman of Danville spent days with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Po Kaufman cottage 22 and their daughter Marie visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs POM Dokes cottage 6 felt Monday conf furl agesh for their home in Champaign to stay for the summer. In the fall they expect to return to the home. Mrs Nola Wire spent Saturday afternoon with her aunt Mrs WC Burton cottage Of. Mrs Collins cottage 2 has received a letter from Mer and Mrs Anderson of Decatur, former cottage 22 members, saying they are well and gaining strength daily. Mr and Mrs Stephen Louis have taken a furlough and gone to Monticello for the summer. Mrs Pessermire, 9 former cottage members, have been transferred to cottage 2. Mr and Mrs Fessenmire have been visiting Eighth and Locust street since leasing cottage. Mr and Mrs Brockwell left to the home from pass. Mrs Patts has returned to cottage 35 from E. Where he has been visiting friends. Edwin Soner from Charles City, Ia visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Brown, cottage 10, returned Monday.

Stephen Harper Hershman, Til James Gallagher W. Tf. Thompson John Steiner Danville Po Kaufman Marie Pom. Dokes Champaign Nola Wire City WC. Burton Collins Cottage Mer Anderson Decatur Cottage 22 Stephen Louis Monticelly

Ladies Auxiliary to the Eagles to be instituted

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Quine Sene of Eagles will be instituted on Wednesday evening March 21 at 8 o'clock in the old Eagles hall. You and your sister are cordially invited to attend.

Old Eagles Hall Wei

A Good Old Fashioned Physic Cathartic Tablet

A Miller and Arthur Drug Co advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a mild but sure laxative for cleansing the stomach and improving breath. The copy claims the remedy aids digestion and tones the body, urging trial by readers.

Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Bethel A M E to Attend District Conference in Alton

Rev G T Shaw pastor of Bethel A M E church will travel to Alton Alabama today for a district conference. The church plans its regular conference Thursday with Bishop L J Coppin expected to preside and preach Sunday morning. Presbyterian Sunday school meets next Monday evening with their annual meeting following the next Monday. The Luther Memorial Ladies quartet sang at Luther Memorial church Sunday night.

G. T. Shaw Bethel A. M. E Alton L. J. Coppin Fourth Episcopal District Presbyterian Sunday School Harold Suman Frank Smith George Roth Drew Lapp Luther Memorial Church Maurice Dickson The Presbyterian Church J. Wright R .O Gibbons

Births Recorded for Lepper, Dwyer and Rimmenie Families

Several birth notices appear for local families. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wella Lepper at 726 Van Buren Street on Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs at 71 Dwyer Vermont Street in Bless My Hospital on Monday morning. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Rimmenie at Fifteenth and Efi Street on Saturday morning. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Franz Tessier at Thirty Fifth and Broadway on Sunday after Nogan.

Wella Lepper van Buren Street Dwyer Vermont Street My Hospital Joseph Rimmenie Efi Street Franz Tessier Thirty Fifth Broadway

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