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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

6

Senior Class Honors and Hannibal Excursion Plans

Eight top seniors at Quincy High are named with Grace Beeler as valedictorian and Erma Meyers as salutatorian. Richard Harris and Daisy Mollenhauer tie for third, with other honors awarded to Mildred Long Kincaid, Margaret Beatty, Laurel Davis, and Rae Preece. An excursion to Hannibal is planned for 4 p.m. on the G. W. Hill, with a midday sandwich sale and adjusted morning classes to fit the trip.

Grace Beeler Erma Meyers Meyers Richard Harris Daisy Mollenhauer Mildred Long Kincaid Margaret Beatty Laurel Davis Rae Preece Idetta Watters Russel Rainwater Quincey High Hannibal G. W. Hill

Des Moines Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Plant Compound

Mrs Blanche Jefferson of Des Moines Iowa says four years ago illness nearly killed her. Doctors urged surgery but she recovered strength with Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and urges others to try it before operations. She notes her husband initially objected but now supports her recovery.

Des Moines Iowa Pinkhem Blanche Jefferson Lyon St Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn, Mass

Overland Moves Grow at Irwin Overland Quincy

Two more Overland men from the Toledo factory join Irwin Overland in Quincy. W N Curtis becomes wholesale representative for Ouiney territory and C C Laberdee enters the accounting division of the service department. The company notes seven Toledo moves to Quincy including E F P Thayer Paul F E Cowgill R R Spencer E F C Scott and C T Pritchard. A motion picture exhibit in Empire Hippodrome accompanies Henry Hower's Knight sleeve valve motor lecture.

W. N. Curtis C. C. Laberdee Overland Toledo Irwin-Overland Company Mr. Curtis Ouiney Irwin-Overland Laberdee Service Department Quincy Trwin-Overland Company E. FP. Thayer Paul FE. Cowgill R. R. Spencer EF. C. Scott C. T. Pritchard E. C. Smoots Wilys-Overland Company Irwin- Overland Company Gurney Empire Hippodrome Knight Henry H. Hower S AE Leaton Irwin Iroar Overland Company Tower Mr. Hower

Vegetable prices hold steady amid favorable weather in Arkansas imports

Fresh market update shows little change from last week with strawberries at 15 cents a quart and cherries cheaper at 40 cents per pound California stock. Home grown asparagus onions radishes and lettuce remain cheap, while green peas cucumbers and tomatoes appear in various sizes and prices. Strong items include Triumph potatoes 23 cents per pound and Florida celery stocks plus a wide range of nuts and dried fruits.

Arkansas California Royal Ann's Lower Coast Head Texas Triumph Almerias Florida

Bright Day Clean Up Efforts Spread Citywide

The citywide cleanup ramps up as rubbish removal begins north of Maine Street with city wagons, private teamsters, and street sweepers all working to purge alleys, yards, and homes. Mayor Abbott praises crews as reports flow in from Woodruff and local teamsters about ongoing progress.

Maine Street William Woodruff Quincey Woodruff P L. Dickhut Abbott City State Street Jersey York Kentucky

Webster School Year End Show Raises Funds Tonight

Webster pupils present the final school year program at 7 30 pm to raise money for the 450 projection lantern and slides bought last year. Nearly 300 children perform in numbered acts including violins, glee club, songs, dances and dramatizations with sales of candies and drinks. A St Marys junior pupil play is planned for Thursday May 11 at 7 30 pm. Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey syrup advertised for cough relief is sold by local druggists.

Webster Herbert Schottment Orchestra Glee Club Nnie Laurie Glenn Briggs Merle Williams Hamelin St. Mary St. Mary’s Academy Dr. Bell

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