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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

Page

5

Wilson Returns From Methodist Conference Session

G H Wilson of Quincy returns from the Saratoga Springs Methodist Conference where he serves on the rules committee. Delegates from around the world attend with Mrs. Wilson and N Ware among Quincy delegates. Bishop Hartwell of Africa speaks on church work. Wilson also sits on the panel selecting a new Illinois conference bishop. no choice announced.

G. Y W. Wilson Saratoga Springs N. Y Wilson N. Ware Quincy Hartwell Africa Illinois

Kings Daughters Meet. Easter Home Cooking Report

The Kings Daughters of the Unitarian Church met Thursday afternoon with Miss Edna Meyer for regular business. Good reports came from the home cooking sale held in the Majestic building the day before Easter. A delicious lunch followed, with tables decorated by he ds of the valley iris and bridal wreath.

The Kings Daughters of the Unitarian Church Edna Meyer Majestic

Debate on Preparedness at Christ Church Event

The church women will give coffee in the Christ church building next Thursday afternoon followed by an evening debate on Preparedness.

Christ Church

Mother's Day Services at Christ Evangelical Church

Mother's Day is observed at Christ Evangelical Church on Sunday May 14 with special services. Edgar Potter delivers the address Ruth De Koning reads the scripture Sunday school children sing and the Willing Workers supervise scripture readings. A male quartet provides music.

Christ Evangelical Church Edgar Potter Ruth de Koning

Artificial Ice Shortage Hits Vienna Amid Warm Winter

Vienna experiences a severe ice shortage as natural ice is unavailable due to mild weather. The city relies on artificial ice, with prices rising to 40 cents per 200 pounds from 36 cents. Delivery is hampered by scarce ax wagons and drivers, as many icemen have joined the army and women step in as drivers but cannot lift heavy ice planks.

Vienna Austria Danube

Will of Mordecai Barton Filed for Probate in Pittsfield

The Mordecai A. Barton will, filed in Pittsfield, leaves 156 acres to Beauchamp Barton, 247 to Mrs. Addie Cooper, 186 to Mrs. Mary Witty, and 162 to Abram Barton. Personal property valued at 3600 to be split equally among four children. Abram Barton named executor. The will dated January 23, 1912, witnessed by A. Clay Williams and Elizabeth Mayo.

Pittsfield Mordecai A. Barton Martinsburg Township Pleasant Hill Township Beauchamp Barton Addie Cooper Mary Witty Abram Barton A. Clay Williams Elizabeth Mayo Wim. Davis Springfield A. B. Carey, Jr Ernst Berry O. L. Kibler State Dental Society Guy R Williams Havana Brown County Eugenia Curry Mt. Sterling Cass County T. K. Condit Beardstown Calhoun Lizzie Greathouse Hardin Green Clyde Linder Carrolton Jersey W. FE. Carlin Jerseyville Mason W. H. Steele Menard Gaines Green Petersburg Morgan B. F. Lartin Jacksonville Pike J. D. iTess Pitts- Held Scott E. J. Frost Winchester Federation Geo. T. Palmer Woman's Club Congregational Church Twentieth District Federation Virginia Ray James Perry Chas. T. Scanland Gus R. Scanland St. Louis George M. Smith Urbana Anna Dustin Albert Fenton Newburg Thurman Slanner Griggsville Nellie Chaplin Scotts Bluff Nebr Addie Raymond Albert Pratt Nettie Carey Watson Goodrich Macomb R. D. Plattner

Maryland Democrats Back Wilson Unity at State Convention

At Baltimore on May 12 the Democratic state convention lauded President Wilson and instructed Maryland's delegation to vote as a unit for his renomination at the national convention in St Louis.

Baltimore Wilson Maryland St. Louis

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Hampshire ST Ilinois Kings Daughters Louise M. Meyer John H. Ellerbrock Poling Cruttenden John Meyer Dorothy Nichols Henry E. Johns Rutherford’s Smith Keyes Ollie E. Bowen Albert Alta M. Fletcher Walter A. Heidbreder Herman Ada Huseman Wood Herman Huseman Walter A. Hleidbreder Quincey Mordecai Barton Pike County E. C. Winans Eastern Star George Heck Otto Gicker James Kelley Ghormeley Perry C. Allen Fidelity-Phenix Insurance Co Wisconsin Oren Ervin Poke County Six Acres Milton C. Bates Golden Colo Mattie Bates Kool Kloths Keust MR. Good Dresser Samuel Quincy Gas Electric & Heating Co
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