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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

Page

8

TEV. WISE TAKEN ILL IN MON MOUTH MISSION/CEC

TEV Wise pastor of the Christian church was taken ill at Monmouth while attending a missionary convention and underwent gallstone surgery. Mrs Wise went to Monmouth with Samuel Curry. Elmer Michels drove them. No word yet on his condition. May festival at Bailey Park Thursday night briskly attended by schoolchildren with no admission charged.

Camp Point G. W. Wise The Christian Church Monmouth Clayton Goldie Leach Julia “‘Walker Macomb Mabel Johnson Galesburg John Becket Louis L. Emmerson Mt. Vernon Isaac ‘Utter Hez. G. Henry Thefternoon Clayton and Golden Quincy Harrison Nelson Sioux City Maron Nelson F.C. Little Pontoosue Mhmois Lena Behan George Gabriel Lo A. Tall Garnet Adams Augusta Monroe Adams Lola Wade Gladys Pierce Dan Thunsaker Harriet Margaret Gay Tom Cowles Carl Yeargain Chicago

Fire Arouses Firemen At Early Morning Blaze

Crews from Nos 4 2 and 8 stations answered a mysterious 5:35 AM blaze in Sixth and Jersey Streets where a box car loaded with coal consigned to Uncle Sam Stock Found company burned. The Wabash switch yards nearby were damaged. origin unclear but suspected spontaneous combustion.

Sixth Jersey Uncle Sam Stock Wabash

The Lure at Orpheum Delights Audiences With Risque Drama

At the Orpheum last night the show The Lure presented a sensational view of white slave traffic. Miss Garrett, in the role of Usivilal, drew strong reviews for her performance while the plot centers on a naive girl lured from home and a valiant detective who rescues her. The act, described as daring and realistic, promises three more performances plus a matinee on Saturday and a Sunday finale.

Orpheum Theater Atrons Irpheum Theater Usvivial Miss Garrett Useivial Sylvia Mise Garrett Orpheum

Local Pickups and Notes From Empire Hippodrome

Neighborhood brief listing Empire Hippodrome happenings with show ads and ticket info. Mentions Hower lecture, readings by Esther Reeder, and the big lunch at Blue Ribbon. Also notes residents visiting, illnesses, and local business concerns.

Amusements and film bills at local theaters

The Lore Family presents Ravnmond Hitchcock in My Valet with Helen Gibson in The Girl and the Special. Bijou showcases The Regeneration of Jim Halsey starring Thomas Lantsche and Bessie Eaton. Belasco features Mary Miles Minter in Lovey Mary. Colonial shows Count Me Out and The Vipers In the Fangs of Jealousy. Gem-Mutual Weekly screens The Awak ening Savoy Craving Star Shrine of Happiness Quincy Eddie Foy in A Favorite Fool.

Orpheum Ravnmond Hitchcock Valet Helen Gibson Bijou Jim Halsey Thomas Lantsche Bessie Eaton Belasco Mary Miles Minter The Vipers Mutual Weekly Savoy Craving Star Quincy Eddie Foy

Quincy Events Set For May With Club Excursion

A moonlight excursion will be offered by the North Side Boat club on May 25 aboard the G. W. Hill chartered for the occasion. The annual Field Day for public schools is scheduled for May 31 at League park under teachers from the city. W. T. Johnson of Kinderhook, father of Roy Johnson and J. W. Johnson, remains in serious condition after a recent operation at Blessing hospital. Dr. W. F. Trader returns from Chicago with new equipment for surgical rooms to be installed in the Hilnvis State Bank building.

Knight Motor Empire Hippodrome John Mills Palmyra Hugh King North Twenty-fourth Street Blue Ribbon Herman Bruening Chestnut Street Hower Empire Theater Esther Reeder Clayton Columbus Snyder William E. McLaughlin State Street Foltz Fowler W. K. Abbott Finance Committee Keokuk Leona Grubb Irwin Paper Company Urbana Wear Hower Preston Asher North Twelfth Street H. F. Lafler Hainois State Bank Samuel Johnson North Sixth Street Anna Marie Johnson Louisville A.W. D. Weis North Star Eye Case Company Chicago W. A Ilinois State Bank W. O. McMahan Air Art Department W. T. Duker Co McDonough County Samuel T. Stanley Bates McClain Newell Scott Memphis Guiney Fred Meyers Kinderhook Mr. Meyers G. W. Hill North Side Boat Club League Park W. T. Johnson Roy Johnson J. W. Johnson Quincy Blessing Hospital W. F. Trader Hlinvis State Bank

Local Man G W Van denBoom Returns from St Louis Hospital

G W Van denBoom of Twenty second and Locust Streets has come home from St Louis after hospital treatment. Friends fear he did not find permanent improvement in his condition.

St.ouis G. W. van denBoom Twenty-second Locust Streets St. Louis

Horse Stolen From Basco Police Seek Saddle Thief

Basco police were alerted Thursday afternoon to a theft report from Wednesday when a horse was stolen along with a saddle. Local authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Basco Police Department.

Basco

Pocketbook Lost by Mrs Hunt on Sixth Street

Mrs L W Hunt connected with the Allen shows in this city reports to police that a pocketbook was lost on Sixth street between Hampshire and Maine streets Wednesday afternoon. It contained six to seven dollars.

L. W. Hunt Allen Sixth Street Hampshire Maine Street

St Louis trip of Otto Pfeiffer from Royal Auditing

Otto Pfeiffer of the Royal Auditing company, residing at 1217 Park Place, traveled to St Louis early Thursday morning. The report notes his departure from the city as part of routine business travel.

St. Louis Otto Pfeiffer The Royal Auditing Company Whoa Park Place

Funeral for Horst Suppe Held Thursday Afternoon

Horst Suppe died suddenly from heart trouble. His funeral was held Thursday afternoon and Mr. Pfeiffer will stay in the city for several days.

Horst Suppe Mr. Pfeiffer

Masonic Leader Il-Michael Cames Ill in Chicago

Masonic leader Il Michael Cames long time tyler of a local Masonic body is seriously ill at his Chicago home and not expected to recover. He resigned his tyler post before the temple was occupied and later moved to Chicago where he has resided since. Carl Niekamp of Detroit, visiting Quincy friends, plans to return home Thursday night.

Michael Cames Tyler Chicago Cames Carl Niekamp Detroit Mich

Office Boys to Meet at YMCA Friday Night

The office boys of the YMCA will gather for a 7 30 p.m. business meeting on Friday. A moonlight hike was led by the older boys Wednesday through Indian Mound Park and was enjoyed by all attendees.

Indian Mound Park

Walter Davidson Attends Military Jobbers Convention

Walter Davidson son leaves Thursday for Cincinnati to attend the semi annual convention of the Military Jobbers Association at the Linton Hotel, running Thursday and today.

Walter Davidson Cincinnati Military Jobbers Association Linton Hotel

Knights of Columbus to Organize Council in Nauvoo

Assistant Post master John Carroll Dave Wall Theodore Ehrhart and W J Saintz members of Quincy council Knights of Columbus will travel to Nauvoo Sunday to organize a Knights of Columbus council there.

Nauvoo John Carroll Dave Wall Theodore Ehrhart W. J.s¢Intz Quincy Council Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Council Hannibal Hannibal Council

Gem City Business College Graduate Takes New Position

Herman Wolff, a Bookkeeping Department graduate of Gem City Business College in South-Herman, writes Quincy friends that he has secured a new position.

South Herman Wolff Gem City Business College Quincy Friends

Bookkeeper Wolff’s movements from Spring Valley to Jennings

A bookkeeper from Spring Valley, now located in Jennings Louisiana, has been passing through Quincy recently. He spent several months in Jennings and had a wide circle of acquaintances during his stay.

Jennings Wolff Quincy Spring Valley Louisiana

Quincy Gets New Twirling Artist

Pitcher Klontz of the St Joe club of the Western league will report to Manager Castle today. Klontz is said to be there with the goods and will bolster the pitching staff of the local team.

Klontz St. Joe Club Castle

Thirteen Innings Decide Cincinnati Victory Over Brooklyn

Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 3 to 2 in a 13 inning game here yesterday. Cheney pitched seven innings allowing three hits, while Cincinnati scored on two Brooklyn errors. Batteries Cheney Smith Miller Toney Wingo Clarke.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Cheney R.fle Smith Miller Toney Wingo Clarke

Missouri Beats Kansas In Valley Championship Opener

Missouri won the first game of the Missouri Valley Conference championship series against Kansas 8 to 4 in Columbia. Missouri broke through with three runs in the third inning, followed by five in the fifth, despite a drizzle. Kansas struggled with two runs on the board, while Missouri collected 10 hits to Kansas 4. Batteries: Brent and Weltmer for Kansas. Bryant, Giltner and Baumgardner for Missouri.

Missouri Kansas Columbia University of Kansas R.H.E Brent and Weltmer Bryant, Giltner and Baumgardner

Burlington Wins Over Fort Dodge in Rough First Inning

Burlington won at Fort Dodge as three hits a base on balls and a wild pitch produced four runs in the first inning. The visitors scored again in the second third and fourth.

Burlington Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge Defeats Burlington In Ninth-Inning Rally

Fort Dodge topped Burlington 7 to 3 after a late surge, with Lang and Hill scoting six runs between them and Erloff, Blunk, Boelzie handling the late innings.

R.H.E. Fort Dodge Burlington Lang Hill Erloff Blunk Boelzie

Muscatine’s Winning Streak Ends in Mason City Loss

May 12 Mason City reports Muscatine’s long unbeaten run halted as McCullough gave up three hits and one run while Egan’s hitters produced nine. Wagner’s defense yielded two runs. final score Mason City 3, Muscatine 1. Batteries: McCullough Richardson Wagner Hruska.

Mason City Muscatine McCullough Egan Wagner RITE Richardson Hruska

American Association score roundup for Columbus and Toledo

In Columbus, the American Association game ended Columbus 6 Kansas City 2. Toledo recorded a 6 to 2 win against Milwaukee. Louisville defeated St Paul 7 to 4.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul

Sioux City Des Moines and Omaha Lincoln scores

Unfinished scoreboard notes Sioux City over Des Moines 3 to 6, Wichita St. Joseph ongoing, and Omaha leading Lincoln 7 to 6.

Sioux City Des Moines Wichita-St. Joseph Omaha Lincoln

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Broadway Turee Vernon Howe EEE Inert Hippodroms Henry H. Hower A. E the Knight Sleeve Motion Pictures Will Crooks Smith Empire Orchestra Irwin Overland Company Geat St. Mary’s Richard Travers Margaret Clayton Selig Tribune Western League Bitjou Irwin-Overland Co. Distributors Telephonea Illinois
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