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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1917

Page

11

Reunion of Quincy consistory to honor grand inspectors general

The Quincy consistory holds its annual reunion at the Masonic temple April 11 12 and 13 conferring degrees from fourth to thirty third. The event marks the fiftieth anniversary of the northern jurisdiction merger at Boston May 17 1867 with three illustrious thirty third degree inspectors general in attendance.

Quincy Masonic Temple Supreme Councils Supreme Council Boston Mass Quincey Edward Starr Mulliner Alfred August Whipple Robert August Kiefer Emmett Howard Julius Louis Klemme Isaac Cutter John Thomas Inghraim James Edwin Blackburn Wilton Ephraim White William Richard Stanbury George Zoller Charles Lawrence Wells Samuel Alien Lee Prince of the Tabernacle James McClelland Irwin Sylvanus Ingram Bragg

King's New Life Pills Spring Laxative Ad

An old advertisement promotes King's New Life Pills as a spring laxative to remove winter wastes, improve digestion, brighten the eye and complexion, and restore energy. Dewite's New Life Bier laxative is also touted as aiding nature's process, with druggists selling them for 25 cents.

King Dewite

Cross and Crown Reunion at Salem Church

Rev H J Leemhuis of Salem Evangelical invites all confirmed members of the Cross and Crown league to a reunion at Salem church Sunday April 1 at 730 p.m. An elaborate program is planned with Pastor Kuhlenholter and Pastor Von Raguen classes assigned to specific galleries and seats reserved for later classes.

H. J. Leemhuis Salem Evangelical Church of the Cross and Crown League Salem Church Kuhlenhoelter von Rague E. J. Leemhuis

Y W Campaign Leaders Named by Local YWCA

Leaders for the Young Women's Christian Association annual finance drive have been chosen to solicit funds starting Monday. Committee heads include Mrs. F. W. Crane Miss Ida Stewart Mrs. Chas Osborne Mrs. H. E. Schmiedeskamp Mrs. Lawrence Wells Mrs. J. W. Wail Miss Lucy Bunting and Miss Nell Fowler each with five or more helpers. A planning supper is set for Friday at 6 15 PM in the association dining room and daily luncheon reports will be made. Mrs. John Pipe and Mrs. H C. Jackson will oversee luncheons and Mrs. C. A. Wells and Mrs. J. W. Wall the noon meeting program.

Young Women's Christian Association F. W., Crane Ida Stewart Chas. Osborne H. E. Schmiedeskamp Lawrence Wells J. W. Wail Lucy Bunting Nell Fowler Association John Pipe H C. Jackson C. A. Wells J. W. Wall

Time for Cantata Advanced One Hour

The sacred cantata Olivet to Calvary by St John’s cathedral choir moves from 4 to 3 pm Sunday to allow a 4 pm military service with a sermon. Bishop M Edward Fawcett leads. Soloists Max Shippee and Will Crooks Smith. The scene follows Jerusalem from Olivet through the Last Supper to Gethsemane and the cross. ED MUs. Gus Dekoning of Portland, a daughter Wednesday. Mrs Dekoning is Miss Bertha Meves’s sister.

Olivet Calvary St. John's Cathedral M. Edward Fawcett Max Shippee Will Crooks Smith Jerusalem Temple Jesus Garden Gethsemane ED Mus Gus Dekoning Portland Ore

Five Year Old Harriet Anders Dies From Burns

Harriet Anders, aged four, died at 7 30 pm from severe burns suffered when she entered brush her father was burning at his home on Sixteenth and Cherry Lane Thursday morning. Born July 6, 1912 in Melrose township, she leaves parents four brothers Albert James Roy and Ingram three sisters Edith Elsia and Alyina and grandmother Mrs Harriet Robertson.

Harriet Anders Cherry Lane Melrose Township Albert James Roy Ingram Edith Elsia Alyina Harriet Robertson

Adam L Luther Dies At 84 In Ellington Township

Adam L Luther longtime Quincy resident died at 9 55 pm Thursday at his home on Thirtieth street north of Locust in Ellington township He was born in Bavaria Germany on December 27 1832 and came to this country as a youth He lived in Trenton New Jersey Burlington Iowa where he married Caroline Futterer who died five years ago He moved to Quincy in 1859 and had resided there since He leaves nine children Mrs Henry Konantz Mrs William Wissman William A Luther George A Luther Otto L Luther Mrs E A Welch Alex Luther Edward L Luther and Miss Lottie nine grandchildren and one sister Mrs Henry Ruff of Quincy.

Adam L. Luther Quincy Thirtieth Street Locust Ellington Township Bavaria Germany Trenton N. J Burlington Caroline Futterer

Death of O. O. Hegland Father of Mrs. Enlow

Word arrived of the death of O. O. Hegland of Roland Iowa father of Mrs. W. W. Enlow who was with him at the time of passing. He had spent time at the Mayo sanitarium recently but did not gain much from it due to his advanced age.

O. O. Hegland Roland Iowa W. W. Enlow Spring Street

Funeral Services for Edward William Lussmeyer

Funeral services for Edward William Lussmeyer son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lussmeyer of Kewanee were held at 1 30 PM in the grandparents home Mr and Mrs John Karch Melrose township and at 4 PM in St Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father Klaes Burial followed in St Boniface cemetery The Lussmeyers will stay in Quincy for a period before returning home

Edward William Edward Lussmeyer Kewanee John Karch Melrose Township St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Klaes St. Boniface Lussmeyer Quincy Homda

Lecture on Peace and War to be given by David Goldstein

Quincy council Knights of Columbus announces a Sunday night lecture by David Goldstein the liberal Catholic Jew on peace and war. Invitations are being sent out for the event at the K C hall to allow Protestants and Catholics to hear the talk.

Quincy Council Knights K. C. Hall David Goldstein

The Nazarene Cantata At St Francis Church

The Nazarene a two part sacred cantata will be presented by the chorus of St Francis church with orchestra on April 17 and 18 Prof A B Musholt directs The chorus includes 23 women 18 men 33 boys and 14 orchestral players Soloists Ruth Lily Brenken Eleanor Herold Alois Mugholt and Prof E Musholt The program features Balepticon illustrations and scenes from Christ appearances in the synagogue temple and Mount of Beatitudes with a focus on the righteous kingdom

Ruth Lily Brenken

Temporary Red Cross chapter organized in Quincy

The Quin cy Red Cross group formed temporarily at Motel Newcomb with eight of ten signers present. Maida Lee Fosgate elected temporary chairwoman and D L Musselman secretary. They will forward the petition to Chicago for full authority before the Quincy chapter begins active Red Cross work. A full slate of officers and a board will be elected later.

Quincy The Red Cross Newcomb Maida Lee Fosgate Alfred Castle Pearl Ringland Harvey G. Riggs Julius Kespohl D. L. Musselman C. A. Welly Charles P. Eichenhauer Henry C. Sprick John Carroll

Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week

Seventeen unions are listed for next week at the Labor Temple with sessions on Sunday through Thursday. Notable groups include Topographical Union No 39, Musicians' Union, Plumbers' Union No 161, Carriers, Beer Bottlers' Union No 239, Woman's Label League, Stone Masons' Union No 6, Dick Bros. Benefit Society, Dairymen's Protective Association, Iron Molders' Union No 44, Team Drivers' Union No 83, and Press Feeders' Union No 69.

Labor Temple Musicians’ Union x _pae fycdlay Paine and Decorators union Aes Iayt Plumbers’ Union Hiod Carriers Beer Bottlers’ Union Woman's Label League Stone Masons’ Union Dick Bros. Benefit Society The Dairymen’s Protective Association Iron Mold

Republican Rally Tonight Invites Women to Attend

A Republican rally is scheduled for tonight at Tenth and Vine streets with several speakers announced. In other notes, Rev Dr Gamble will lead a Knights Templar Easter service at the Church of the Good Shepherd on April 8, with commandery members attending in uniform. Paul J Ogle of Paloma enlisted in the U S Navy at the Quincy recruiting station on Thursday amid three other applications. Wreckers rapidly clear the Fifth and Maine street corner, removing most structures for the planned Halbach store site, leaving Lane's building intact.

Tenth and Vine Streets Templars Dr. Gamble Quincy Commandery Knights Templar Church of the Good Shepherd Navy Paul J. Ogle Paloma United States Navy Quincy Post Office Blodgett Brothers Fifth Maine Streets Halbach Lane

Chief Receives Cigars After Fire at Helake Residence

Chief Marriott reports severe shaking injuries but no further harm after the fire at Theodore Helake's house on Fourteenth and Spring streets. Helake presented three boxes of cigars to the firemen in appreciation of their good work during the incident.

Cigara Marriott Theodore Helake Mr. Fhelhake Spring Streets

Fire at Koenig-Luhrs Factory Quiet After Small Roof Blaze

Fire crews responded to a small roof fire at the Koenig-Luhrs factory No. 4 and No. 6 stations worked to extinguish the blaze. Damage described as slight. No. 2 chemical engine repaired and back in service. An axle sent to Columbus for repairs returned Thursday. No. 6 returned to its home station.

Koenig-Luhrs Columbus

Messenger Boys Advised On Courtesy And Prompt Service

In a meeting of Western Union messengers led by E. W. King last night, attendants were instructed on politeness, neat uniforms, and timely telegram delivery. Each messenger should remove his hat in a customer's office and thank the patron when receiving a telegram or messenger assignment. Afterward the group attended a picture show.

E. W. King The Western Union Jim

Falls Through Viaduct Ends Safe For Canton Man

John Hoskins of Canton Missouri escaped injury after falling through the Elm street viaduct of the Burlington railroad Wednesday night. Police ambulance and a physician were summoned before it was learned his injuries were not serious and he was thought to be intoxicated.

John Hosking Canton Elm Street Burlington Railroad Hoskins

Retirements Near For Burlington Yard Veteran James Moore

James Moore a Q switchman with 37 years at the railroad and the longest tenured man in the local yards aside from one will soon retire after years of service. He has knee trouble and likely will be given a duty lighter than his current load. Meanwhile a bazaar and musical program at Berrian School will be held this afternoon and evening by the mother’s club offering aprons rugs and home cooked goods.

James Moore The Road Burlington Berrian Baxar Mother’s Club Berrian School

Parents Association Meeting Rescheduled at Washington School

Members of the Washington school Parent Teachers association will meet this afternoon instead of next Friday due to Easter vacation next week. The delay adjusts the schedule to accommodate holiday observance while keeping the same agenda.

Parent Teachers’ Association of the Washington School

Jasper Targets Tax Delinquents by City Treasurer

City Treasurer Frank Jasper warns that legal action will be taken against individuals delinquent on their personal taxes. The announcement signals concrete steps to recover unpaid dues and enforce local tax compliance.

Jasper Frank Jasper

Affidavit Filed in Suit for 1074 Dollars Damages

An affidavit filed Thursday alleges George P. Behrensmeyer holds a share of a judgment secured in a suit for 1074 dollars. Defendants Harry Hoferre John Schoenemann and others are named in action related to an association. Damages reported around 624 dollars. The scene referenced actions at a residence on Twenty fifth and High street Thursday night.

Old Soebbing Cash Candle Bank Allegis George P. Behrensmeyer Harry Hoferre John Schoenemann John’ Hall

Lauder Lectures Highlight Art Literature At St Marys

Dr W W Lauder associate professor at St Marys academy begins monthly lectures Wednesday through Saturday covering literature art and music. Topics include Westminster Hall Joan of Arc and the Tower of London with life reviews and a look at modern painting including Millet Punch and depictions of the Conception 1852 and memories of actress Rachel.

W. W. Lauder St. Mary's Academy Gan Westminster Hall William Tower of London Joan. D’arc Maid of Orleans Muriffo Albrecht Derer Lisa Granach Thomas de Celano Jean Francois Millet Lerch and Marier Rachael

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Cross and Crown Y. W. Campaign the Nazarene St. Francis Choir Prof A. B. Musholt Foster Rockford Walker Dry Goods Co Broadway Rum Norfolk
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