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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1916

Page

12

Palmyra Items Highlight Classes and Visits

In Palmyra on May 13, activity centers on civic cleanup plans, school events, and social visits. William Markell invites boys to remove dandelions for pay, Rev. Ely delivers a temple lecture, and alumni association efforts begin ahead of May 23 banquet. Mary Wey’s funeral completed at St Joseph church. Guests visit from Kansas City and Concordia, while local concerts, a high school banquet, and band performances unfold. Rev J S Dingle and Joe Thompson return from Texas, and several residents host visitors.

Lucile Proctor Meacham Miss Proctor Morse Palmyra High Sdeal Centenary Hall Ugh School Lloyd W. King Bacon James A. Lanius Wallace Gray Earl Rapgar John Chadwell Orval Riegel PWS Elinore Bennett Quincy W. E. Rice J. S. Dingle Joe Thompson Texas W.W. Bradley Hannibal Leslie Dobey Mount Sterling Mary Thrasher Vatler John H. Potter Booneville, Mo

Commencement Week Plans for Local High School

Dicky Dippy’s Diary notes graduates and names. the program includes baccalaureate at the Baptist church on May 21, alumni banquet May 23, eighth grade graduation May 24, senior play Macbeth is Made May 25, diplomas May 26, and the commencement address May 26 by Rev. George H. Campbell of Hannibal. Mrs J T Robinson visiting in St Louis. Virginia Ellison and Donald Sesey attend Hannibal Country Club opening.

Ket Baptist Church GC. N. Lindsay Clinton Franklin Theater Senich “Lass Wdock Methodist Church George Ho Cawipbett Tlannitbal J. T. Robinson H. Edwards St. J.ouis Virginia Ellison Donald Sesey Hannibal Country Club Dho House

Fowler Area Social and School Notes Card

Miss Ruby Worman and friend from Carthage visited Fowler relatives over Sunday. Fowler students Les ter Mittleburg Vinnie Worman Bessie Farrell and Cora Heaton took final exams last Saturday. Velma Custer of Agusta visited her father R H Custer Sunday. Hersal Lewis Mildred and Alinnie Trout ill with pneumonia. Mrs William Pitcher visited Camp Point Tuesday to see her son. Fowler school picnic drew crowds last Friday with an afternoon program by the lower school. Carl Dickhut of Chicago attended his father Frank Dickhut’s funeral Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Bitle and Lucy Seckman of Quincy called on Frank Seckman Monday. Mrs Wm A Heaton and daughter Cora visited relatives in Plymouth Thursday.

William Pitcher Camp Point Wm. Pitcher Fowler Carl Dickhut Chicago Frank Dickhut Frank Bitle Lucy Seckman Quincy Frank Seckman Wm. A. Heaton Cora Plymouth

County Examinations Held For County High Schools

Sixty one pupils from Ferris Basco Elvaston Denver and Pontoosuc took two year high school examinations in Carthage May 13 Shortly after exams teachers from the six schools attended results will determine admission levels for county high school work Sophomore junior and senior entries outlined Also senior class day exercises at Carthage High School featured music poems and prize presentations.

Carthage D. Parts Faris Ferris Basco Elvaston Denver Pontoosuc Howard Leinbaugh Will Benstein Leonard Ewing Harriet Lillis Dale Shirley Lois Edith Alley Harold Neff Agnes Neff Selah Emmett Franklin Robison Bernice Wright James K. Spence Ruth Engelhard Gladys Little Spence Carthage High School Josephine Wolfe Warren Kirkpatrick Ruby Massie Byron Boos Harold Campbell

Dangers of Draft Relief With Sloan's Liniment

Advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment eases neuralgia stiff neck and muscle pain from drafts by stimulating circulation. promises quick relief, warmth and rest after one to two applications, suitable for neuritis. priced 25 cents at druggists.

Sloan

Local Notes From Burton Illinois and Nearby Areas

Quincy's Ben Schreack visits son Jerome and family while Burton residents share routines. Bev erly guests Mr. and Mrs. J W Huffman with daughter Dr Lierle. Mary Albrink visits sister Mrs Fred Reinback near Fall Creek. Emily Steele Visited relatives in Quincy with Mrs Lester Steele. Louis Meyer and wife attend daughter Hattie’s wedding in Chicago. Lilies from Burton exchange visit Quincy. Amanda Reinhart returns from Quincy visit. Mrs Anna Brooks of Newtown visits Mrs Minnie Wentzel. Staker and McBratneys of Clayton visit Burton. F M Steele returns from Quincy trip. Rev Sawyer and wife attend funeral of Henrietta Meyer in Fowler. Dr Mercer and family visit Dr Lierle.

Hugh Bliven Lilties Burton Telephone Exchange Quincy Amanda Reinhart Anna Brooks Newtown Minnie Wentzel Staker Thomas McBratney Clayton Burton F. M. Steele Rev. Sawyer Henrietta Meyer Fowler Dr. Mercer Family of Liberty Lierle

Reverend Goetz Delivers Notable Sermon at German Church

Thursday evening report notes Rev. Goetz on Sunday afternoon filled his appointment at the German Methodist church delivering a very able and interesting sermon to a large appreciative audience.

Goetz Af “Quincy German Methodist Church

Maywood Happenings And Birthday Celebrations

Maywood residents report Ola Jackson ill and Ada Kirkham visiting La Belle on Sunday. Clyde Phillips was in Maywood Tuesday and Wednesday while many locals went to Palmyra Tuesday. Polly Crystal marked her eighty fifth birthday Saturday and Lucy Kramer enjoyed a surprise party last Monday. Will Quinn’s car overturned Tuesday night with no injuries. Will and Dane Pulham arrived from the west to visit their ailing father. B Y P U plans a church lawn supper on May 20 with all invited. James and C Kirkham visited La Belle Monday night. A self made man ashamed of his job reflects Davids view that all men are the same.

la Harpe Trevor Helfrich Lelia Hackett Louie Coleman Josephine Wolfe Lloyd Shipton Kentucky Marion Ewell Texas South Main Street Bert Carlton Mavis McGuilvery Climax Bowen Normal Ed Duesing Ekalaka Mont Fred Curts E. T. Wright James Clark Shields Earl Robison S. EB. McAfee Jacob Klepper Adolph Weinberg Oscar A. Warner Nora S. W. E C. A Laura W. Warner F.M. King Nora S. Warner Permella M. Cutler Howard A. Cutler Deloss L. Cutler Alva L. Davis D. D. Meaux Frank Shreve Robert Cannon W. Moore R. 8 Leslie Rhea Ermina Rhea Maywood, Moq Ola Jackson Clyde Phillips Maywood Palmyra Polly Crystal Lucy Kramer Will Quinn Ada Kirkham la Belle Will Dane Pulham James Quinn Quincy C. Kirkham

Purity Gives Power Blood Health Note

The article promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier to prevent diseases and strengthen vitality. It asserts pure blood reduces cold risk and contagious illness, urging sufferers to try the medicine, especially now.

Hood

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