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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

5

Carthage College to Close 46th Year with Commencement

Carthage College near Madison prepares to close its forty sixth year on June 1 with 42nd annual commencement exercises. Hon Francis Neilson former British MP will speak. 38 graduates from all departments receive degrees. A week of musical recitals, sermons and an alumni day precedes the main ceremony. Mrs Baal, a noted concert soprano, appears in a free public art concert. Local events include a social at Miss Marion Parr’s home and notices of wills and residents.

Carthage Carthage College Virgin Kieppinger Mary Symonds Marie Cronk Erma Simeser Agnes Anderson Jacob Diehl H. D. Jloover Chas. S. Bauslin Cincinnati Ohio Genevieve Wheatbaal Board of Trustees Scott M. Ladd Supreme Court of Iowa Francis Neilson London England Non. Francis Neilson Great Britain Prince Anagias Madame Bohemia Marion Parr S. M. Parr West Main Street Howard Monros Levnbaugh Marion Ruth Parr Elvaston

Plans for Double Convention in Freeport and Mt Carmel

Rev T W Bingaman and Mr and Mrs W V Martin left for Freeport to arrange the state convention of Christian Endeavorers set July 6 7 8 and 9. After addresses in Freeport they travel to Mt Carmel July 10 11 and 12 for the same program. Speakers not chosen yet but the event is a large statewide gathering with strong Quincy Endeavorers representation.

T. W. Bingaman W.V. Martin Freeport Christian Endeavorers United States Mt. Carmel Quincy Endeavorers

Annual Meeting of Women’s Auxiliary in Warsaw

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Episcopal diocese of Quincy held its annual meeting at St. Paul’s Church in Warsaw. Speakers included Bishop Tuttle of St. Louis and Bishop Morrison of Iowa. delegates from Quincy attended. A Calendar Guild luncheon followed by a guild meeting, with new members welcomed and flowers delivered to the sick.

Session of Women's Auxiliary Episcopal Church Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Quincy Warsaw St. Paul's Tuttle St. Louis Episcopal Church of the Calendar Guild Presbyterian Church

Unitarian Youths Hold Wednesday Dance At Church

A large crowd attended a Wednesday evening dance hosted by the Young People of the Unitarian church with music by the Lummis Bert Orchestra.

Unitarian Church Lummis-Bert Orchestra

Banquet Tonight Honors St Louis Benefactor at Church

A. E. Maldhe of St. Louis who donated $800 for improvements at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church will be the guest of honor at a church banquet tonight. The basement now has two new sanitary toilets.

A. E. Maldhe St. Louis Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church

Missionary Society Dines After Meeting Under Mrs Earlmeier

The Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church hosted a one o clock dinner for members and attendees led by Mrs J Earlmeier. The room featured lilacs with missionary colors white and lavender and covers were set for 17. After dinner the group held its regular meeting to study Africa.

Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church J. Earlmeier Africa

Industrial Alliance Sews and Studies Abroad

The Industrial Alliance of the Unitarian church spent Wednesday sewing for Woodland Home. A noon picnic featured strawberries from Arizona. The Vermont Methodist W M S studied Japan in church parlors with Mrs Osborn leading devotion.

Industrial Alliance Industrial Alliance of the Unitatian Church Woodland Lome Arizona Vermont

Welcome New Members at Luther Me Moral Church

The Luther Me moral church welcomed 63 new members at Easter and Good Friday. A reception in the church parlors Wednesday evening introduced them to old members. Presidents of church societies outlined their work and invited newcomers to join. Ice cream and cake were served by the Ladies' Social Union and a short musical program was held. 19 new members were from the Soyation class.

Luther Memoral Church Ladies’ Social Union

Away On Visit. Pex. Langherst Visiting Son Rev Kaauic

Paul Langherst of 1219 Pav is visiting his son, Rev. F. Kaauic, during a brief trip away.

Paul Langherst Pavis Rev F. Kaauic

Langhorst to preach anniversary sermon in O'Fallon

Rev. L Langhorst of O'Fallon Illinois will preach the sermon at the anniversary services of the Ladies Aid society Sunday evening. He will attend the Southern Illinois district Evangelical synod from May 17 to 20. He plans to visit Valmever with his daughter, wife of Rev Theophil Whittlinger.

L. Langhorst O’fallon Ladies’ Aid Society Mr. Langhorst Southern Illinois Evangelical Syne Valmever Ill Theophil Whittlinger

Salem Picnic At South Park Scheduled For June 20

The Salem Sunday school picnic is set for Tuesday June 20 at South Park. Organizers invite families and neighbors to attend the community event with games, food, and activities for all ages.

Salem South Park

Local items and notices from Quincy and area

Local social and business notes list hats on sale at Davidson Millinery Company, doctor office openings, hospital updates, and several residents visiting or traveling. Mentions include Mrs Boeger moving to Fresno, Roy Brewer visiting, and upcoming Woodland Cemetery meeting. Also references lake picnics, steamer Neokuk trip, and various hospitalizations and family visits.

Davidson Millinery Co Roy Borger Boeger Fresno Cal Quincy W. A. Tracer Eve Ilinois State Bank J. H. Reich Meredosia Blue Ribbon Snyder Homan Falls Davidson Millin. Co Eugene Morrison Maine Street Blessing Hospital Frank Rowland Wabash Springfield Roy Brewer Edina Woodland Cemetery Association State Savings Loan and Trust Co W. T. Johnson Kinderhook Tie Roy Johnson J. W Henry Schulz A. Alford Clayton St. Mary's Hospital Lucius Mellen Chicago Hannibal Edward Prince Eighteenth Maine Streets Cheyenne Wyo Nathaniel Thomas

Mrs August Boge Praises Tanlac In Quincy

Mrs August Boge of South Twenty fourth street Quincy says Tanlac eased her husband’s stomach trouble and restored strength. She notes immediate improvement after the first bottle and urges others to try the medicine sold by Brown Mars Pr ag Co with W B McPherson as distributor.

August Boge South Twenty-fourth Street Quincy Tanlac Bege Brown & Mars Prag Co W. B. McPherson Witness

Funeral for Charles W. Habbe Held in M E Church

The funeral for Charles W. Habbe was conducted at 12:30 Wednesday in the First German Methodist church with Rev. A. N. F. Hertzler officiating. A quartet sang and bearers included Henry Germann and Theo dore Helhake. Body sent to Evansville Indiana for further services and burial. Mrs. Henrietta Meyer funeral services noted.

Charles W. Habbe A. N. F. Hertz Jer Rudolph Wilms Amelia Eichenauer Frank Gruenewald Lawrence Sturhahn Ienry Germann W. A. Jackson Theodore Helhake M.T. Kuelsch Henry Knapheide Charles F. Eichenauer

Funeral times set for residence and church in Fowler

Burial plans announced with services at 11 30 am at 831 Madison Street and 2 30 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Fowler. Interment to follow in Chase Cemetery.

Madison Street St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fowler Chase Cemetery

Funeral services for Willis H Brent at family home

The funeral for Willis H Brent will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the family home 401 South Eighteenth Street Burial follows in Woodland cemetery Friends are invited to attend.

Willis H. Brent South Eighteenth Street Woodland Cemetery

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Edward Moller

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Moller of 300 South Sixteenth Street on Monday.

Edward Moller Sourth Sixteenth Street Monday

Annual Meeting Notice for Country Club House Co Directors

The Country Club House Company alerts stockholders to a meeting at the Machinery and Motor Co office on Wednesday May 17 1916 at 4 p m. Three directors will be elected and other business will be conducted. Quincy Ill May 10 1916. F H Wilms Secretary.

Country Club House Company The Machinery and Motor Co Quincy, II F. H. Wilms

Woman Boasts of Influence Over Men Cited

A woman claims she wields influence over several men, declaring frequent opportunities to boast about her control. The remark underscores social dynamics and personal power in relationships.

Man’s Odd Attempt Sparks Baffling Scene

A puzzling incident unfolds as a man attempts an unclear action while a woman named Hers eyeing a possible transformation. Authorities say the event remains under investigation with few concrete details available.

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