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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1919

Page

10

Entertaining Social Round in Quincy circle

A busy period of dinners dances and visits unfolds in Quincy. Mr and Mrs Hunsaker host a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs John Berrian of California with a lilac centerpiece. Joe Menke invites seven friends for a dinner and bunking party. Miss Marian Woodley named Queen of the May at Lombard College.

Hunsaker Arthur Hunsaker John Berrian California Berrian Elmo Johnson John Fraser Margaret Elizabeth Fraser Joyce Johnson Eugene Hunsaker Marian Woodley Lombard College Galesburg Gilbert T. Childs Quincy Miss Woodley Lyman McCarl Frances Eldred Mr. Childs John S. Berrian Los Angeles Harvey Riggs

Peptiron Sold as Digestive Tonic for Nervous Prostration

The ad touts Peptiron as a potent, easy to absorb tonic combining pepsia wax iron and celery. It claims relief from grip epidemics paleness nervous exhaustion neuralgia nervous dyspepsia sleeplessness and recommends one or two after meals for economy and efficacy.

First Communion For Six At St Aloysius Orphans Home

Six children from St. Aloysius Orphans Home will receive their first communion in the home chapel on Sunday May 48 with Father Rupert OFM presiding and St. Aloysius officers in attendance. The communicants are Francis Amen Anthony Padavic William Roth Leona Scheinkemper Henrietta Chambers and Josephine McDonald. Father August Holil formerly assistant pastor at St John’s Church preached the Forty Hours closing sermon at St John’s Tuesday night.

St. Aloysius Orphans Father Rupert Home St. Aloysius Society Francis Amen Anthony Padavic William Roth Leona Scheinkemper Henrietta Chambers Josephine McDonald August Holil St. John's Catholic Church Tuscola St. John's Church

Weddings in St Francis Parish Highlight Spring Arrangements

Banns for six couples were announced at St Frances Church as May and June weddings approach in Quincy. Father Optatus, pastor, lists numerous couples to wed in coming weeks, with some names withheld for privacy. Among those named: Oral Lawrence and Mildred Bernhardt, Leo Middendorf and Florence Maas, Robert Barger and Mary Kemner, Bernard Ebbing and Anna Schulte, Rudolph Neuser and Adelaide Meis.

Quincy Father Optatus St. Frances Church Oral F. Lawrence Mildred H. Bernhardt Joseph Funke Virginia Dupre Waco Texas Leo Middendorf Florence Maas

Lawrence Bernhardt wedding at St Francis church

Miss Mildred Bernhardt daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Bernhardt and Oral Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Lawrence were married at St Francis Catholic church. Father Optatus officiated. Attendants were Miss Esther Bernhardt and Robert Bernhardt. A wedding breakfast at the bride’s home followed by a reception for twenty five relatives. couple departed for Mt Sterling and other destinations.

Mt Sterling

Abenseth and AbensethWed Wedding in Quincy Parish

Earl Dean and Miss Hattie Abenseth of Quincy were married Wednesday evening in the Salem Evangelical church parsonage at five o clock by Rev. H. J. Leemhuis. Miss Edna Abenseth and Miss Frieda Dedert attended the ceremony.

Dean Abenseth Earl Dean Hattie Abenseth Quincey Salem Evangelical Church H. J. Leemhuis Edna Abenseth Frieda Dedert

Local nuptials mark spring weddings in Quincy and Keokuk

Miss Leona Reuter wed Anthony Bueter in St. Louis with plans to reside at 1711 State Street. Serita Lake married Chauncey McAdams in Keokuk and will live in Chicago after a Hotel Iowa dinner. Anna Kearney tied with Ralph Maxwell at St. Peter church, with home plans for May 15 in Vermont Street. William Hart and Jessie Allen wed in Quincy, completing a day of ceremonies.

Miss Fry Lida May Fry Minneapolis Tiervey Fry Quincy Rody Fry Lyman Miller Miller Misa Fry Leona Reuter Robert Reuter Anthony Bueter Mary Bueter St. Louis St. Anthony Church Father Daniels Bueter Chicago Baking Company State Street Serita Lake H. H. Lake Vermont Street Chauncey McAdams George McAdams Broadway Keokuk N. F. Lake Mr. McAdams Maxwell Kearney Anna Kearney J. J. Kearney Jersey Street Ralph Maxwell W. C. Maxwell North Third Street St. Peter Catholic Church Father Driscoll Nora Honack Tom Moore Fred Weber Carl Hregel Maxwell Electric Wheel Company

Women Boosting It Phosphated Iron Credited by Local Women

Hundreds of city women report renewed health and energy after using Phosphated Iron. They say nerves steady, sleep improves, and fatigue fades, with works becoming a pleasure. A notice warns buyers to avoid pills and to seek Gershine Phosphated Iron in capsule form from Owl Drug Store and leading druggists.

Popenehrs OWL Drug Store

Couple Wed at Vermont Street M E Church

The nuptials were held at the parsonage of the Vermont street M E church with Rev. F A McCarty officiating. They were attended by Ma Jone Harris and Mrs. Goldie Wayne, friends of the couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Allen of 649 Ohio street. The bridegroom is a machinist and has lived in Quincy for some time. They will reside in Quincy after the ceremony.

Vermont Street M. E F. A. McCarty Jone Harris Goldie Wayne Eugene Allen Ohio Street Quincy

Glass and Purdy Tie Wedding in Galesburg Office

Simon Glass and Miss Edith Purdy of Quincy surprised friends by marrying in Galesburg with County Judge Frank officiating. Glass recently returned from service in France and is the son of John B. Glass. Purdy is the daughter of Charles Purdy. They plan to reside in Quincy.

Simon Glass Edith Purdy Galesburg Frank Quincy France John B. Glass Maine Street Lemp Brewing Agency Charles Purdy Alley

May Victor Records at Weilers feature new hits

Weilers' big Victor store offers ten new popular songs. Miss R Griswell and Miss Lena Murry, both from Plymouth and LaGrange, visit Quincy for shopping while Miss Camille Carter of Ewing, Mo. tours for a shop ping trip. Elvin Stern arrives from Chicago for a few days of business. James Higgins faces a cruelty charge set for the May term. Several residents update health and travel news as Ernst Plumbing moves to 615 Hamp Street.

May Victor Records Weilers R. Griswell Plymouth Quincy Wiskitchen Camille Carter Ewing New Victor Records Big Victor Lena Murry LaGrange Dr. Chapman Elvin Stern David Stern Chicago Victor Records Dolores Walford Ralph Funk Barry James Higgins Lima Township John Coens Ernst Plumbing & Heating Co Hamp Ruth Dehmer York Street St. Mary Hospital Martin Howell Mt. Sterling McCormack Aleta Caruso Lauder Victor George H. Wolf Ellen Wand South Eighth Street Fred Haller Helen Detroit Claud Arp Sixteenth Harrison Streets Fred Luthin

Lodge Upholds Italian Claim to Coast City

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts supports Italy's demand for the port of Fiume as vital to national safety. He argues the Adriatic should be Italian for protection while giving Jugoslavs access for their independence, and notes Italy's sacrifices in aiding allied nations. He cites the Pact of London and calls Fiume essential to Italy's security.

LODGE Coast City Washington Italy Fiume Senator Lodge Massachusetts Boston Ile France England United States Adriatic Italia London Croatia Mississippi

Fire rain helps Durham area farmers recover

In Durham Missouri a Sunday storm brought beneficial fire rain and much-needed moisture for locals. Farmers report substantial corn planting in the region while residents note a large Saturday crowd doing business.

Durham D. M. Custer Indiana John Spath Ewing B. C. Shires Misa Geneva Quincy Utta O'Brien

Murder Shocks Jerseyville Family Home

May 1 report from Jerseyville Illinois states Stephen M. Reddish a wealthy resident was found shot dead in his bed. A Negro servant woman was found murdered in another room with no signs of struggle at the scene.

Jerseyville Stephen M. Reddish Reddish

American Ambassador Nelson Pasa Offers Advice to Italian Premier

A French telegram reports Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page has offered his counsel to Premier Orlando to resolve the Ariane dispute. The note suggests pursuit of a diplomatic reconciliation and a peaceful settlement through dialogue and official channels.

Tahis Tome Thomas Nelson Pase Tally Orlando

Plan Strike in Rockford Hikes Wage Demand

In Rockford HK on May 1 five hundred Building Laborers union members plan a strike for sixty cents an hour, challenging the current average hourly wage.

Rockford Building Labors Union

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Ontesta Wilbur McKimm H. P. Behrensmeyer Perry Order of Rebekahs Golden Rule Lodge Unitarian Church Charles Eldred Joe Joe Menke Cherry Street Fred Baldwin Karl Carlton Kenneth Stuart William Kircher Hugh Kircher Eugene Ware Misses Geers Telen Leona Geers Tri-cities Fin Quincy Joseph Geers Chestnut Street Crossland Orin Crossland America Tie Sam Pf Thompson Tn Bowen Frank Weems East York Street Thean Richards Montgomery May Steiner Whi John Stillwell Newcomb Stillwell St. Teuls Wave Miller Alfred Grossmith Boyd Castle George Govert M. Finlay Carrott Lawrence Best Ed Lameron J. P. Hardy S. M. Potter South Twenty-fourth Street Hardy Montana Mooseheart Legion Curtis Anspaugh North Tenth Street Jefferson City Grover Smith W. J. McAllister Milan C.N. Chakenbeard Justine Clinkenbeard Miss Maas Kathleen Jordan G. C. Club Lea Middendorf St Martha Society Auxilary Good Shepherd Church Carl Legg McAdams GC Roantree Chicag Wayside Inn Warfield McMein Thomas Schofield Twannthal JT Als Ehart Russell Williams Ralph Gardner Clib Milton Weems Chiengs Ray Winfred Ravenue Sheridan Road Weems Tretty Nancy Mary Vir Rinis Quincy Aas Goon Mro C. B. Hroar A. Hollingsworth Mary Sullivan Dean Richardson Julia Bacon Frank Whitney George Dashwood Whitney Bacon Dashwood J. Willis Gardner Henry Dayton L. B. Boswell George Cottrell Charles Cottrell W. A. Richardson Anna Ellis P. B. Williams W. I. McKee Masonic Temple Snahpro Woodland Home Rachelle Yarros Elizabeth Ball Home Bureau Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus Ati Quincy Conservatory of Music Luther Memorial Church Dewey School Grace Taylor Miss Bringaze Sue Bringaze Herman Pinkelman Agnes Ililgenbrink Miss Bringate Frank T. Hodgdon Louise Hodgdon Hannibal City Adela Ording Sorma Ording A. W. J. Weis Arlene Irma Lodge Rebekah Order Kiel O'Farrell Miss Kessell Lottie Kessell Ida Glass John Lusk North Fourth Street Milton Mueller M. E. Lusk Lowell Masa Morris Adler-Moller Co Service Church News St. Francis Parish Bueter- Reuter McAdams Lake Dalmatian Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher Blatchford Knollenberg Milling Co 8Th and York Sts Quincy, Ill
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