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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1917

Page

18

Piano Recital by Clyde Glass in Bethel AME Church

Clyde Glass of Des Moines, student of the New England conservatory, presented a piano recital with perfect technique and interpretation. Assisting was soprano Ida Garnett who offered several numbers, including interludes and a sung piece. The program featured works by Greig, Godard, McDowell, Demmee, Liszt, Merz, Coleridge-Taylor, and Chopin.

Clyde Glass Des Moines New England Conservatory of Music Orth Liszt Bethel A. M. E. Church Ida Garnett Greig Barcarolle God

Many at Funeral of Mrs Helen Bristol

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Bristol were held at 8 pm Saturday at Vermont Street Methodist Church led by Rev. G F Oliver. A singing quartet performed, with large attendance and notable floral tributes. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery with John Wood W R C No 47 in charge. Illinois detailer Mrs Anna Puck Sapp and Plymouth officials attended. Merle Walz of Chicago also present.

Helen Bristol Vermont Street Methodist Church G. F. Oliver J. Prank Garner W. J. Henry George Blair Thomas Petri Daniel Cover J. N. Crafton E. F. Bradford J. E. Parson T. R. Bunting Woodland Cemetery John Wood

William Lepper Funeral in St Louis Home

William Lepper died in St Louis. Funeral at 3:80 this afternoon at his brother John Lepper’s home 931 Washington Street. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Friends invited to attend.

William Lepper St. Louis John Lepper Washington Street Woodland Cemetery

Funeral for Jamey MeKnight to be held at home

The funeral for Jamey MeKnight will be conducted at 2 30 this afternoon at the family home 637 South Fifteenth Street Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery and the service will honor the deceased’s memory with family and friends in attendance

James McKnight Jamey MeKnight South Fifteenth Street Greenmount Cemetery

Mourners Gather for Elizabeth Sparks and Darrell Carenen

Elizabeth Sparks of Bluff briery road died at St Marys hospital after a five day illness. She was 49 and survived by five children and a daughter in Butte Montana. Darrell Carenen aged 7 died at his parents home on Jefferson street of blood poisoning after a two month illness. He was born in Woodland Missouri and moved to Quincy last November. Funeral services will be

Elizabeth Sparks Bluff Brisery Road St. Mary's Hospital Adams County Charles Sparks William Otis Bertie Edith Pearl Anglesbes Butte, Mont Darrell Carenen Will Caranen Jefferson Streeet Woodland Quincy Alba Paul Ora C. B. Jones Either

Funeral plans for body to be shipped to Bethel Mo

The service was held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the home of the deceased's parents and on Monday the body will be shipped to Bethel Missouri for burial.

Bethel

Fathers Night at Emerson School Is Planned for June Eight

Emerson School will host Fathers Night on June eight as planned by the Parent-Teacher association. Friday afternoon the boys in manual training and the girls in domestic science will participate while Prof. Charles M. Gill, superintendent of schools, gives a talk to parents and teachers. This is the organization’s second meeting and the membership is large and enthusiastic.

Emerson Parent-Teacher Association Charles M. Gill

Doerr Opera House Ceiling Reveals Historic Painting

Workers at the Doerr store uncovered a ceiling painting on the third floor after removing paper. The art depicts the American coat of arms with an eagle shield and furled flags, a principal piece from the Doerr opera house era when Quincy’s theater was among Illinois’ finest.

Doerr Doerr Opera House Illinois Quincy

Rev G F Oliver to Deliver Camp Point Sermon

Rev G F Oliver of Vermont Street Methodist church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Camp Point High School graduates this evening. Twenty graduates are listed. Rev G L Losh of Grace Methodist church will attend for Mr River. Werner Von Burg returns from Illinois Retail Jewelers association convention in Chicago. State officers plan to visit Quincy to organize jewelers in the city.

G. F. Oliver Vermont Street Methodist Church Camp Point G. L. Losh Grace Methodist Church Mr. River Werner von Burg Illinois Retail Jewelers’ Association Chicago Quincy

Neighborhood Bible Classes Schedule Listings

Neighborhood Bible Classes listed with dates and leaders across multiple streets including Hampshire Broadway and Oak. Sessions occur on various days and times led by Mrs J W Sinnock Mrs A J Donaldson Mrs Margaret Reeder and others at homes and chapels from 9:15 to 7:30 p m across addresses in the city.

J. W. Sinnock Hampshire Street A. J. Donaldson Broadway Margaret Reeder G. W. Blair Otho Arnold Vermont S. J. Dapper Spring Morton Oak C. E. Scott North Seventh Cecil

New W. T. Duker Co. to Rise on Doerr Lot in Quincy

The new and enlarged W. T. Duker Company department store will be built on the site of the Doerr Department Store in Quincy. The advert promises the largest, most convenient and complete store in the Middle First, with the same quality and service on a grander scale and rapid completion.

Doerr W. T. Duker Co Quincy W. T. Duker Company

Bargain Table Offers Year of Embroidery Edgings

Piled high on a bargain table is a large assortment of embroidery edgings and insertions in attractive patterns and widths. Save substantially at the sensational Final Clearance Price per yard. Abe.

Bargain table offers cambrics and linings at clearance prices

The thrifty shopper may choose from a bargain table of good quality sittings cambrics linings and voices worth up to 235c a yard. Each fabric is well suited for a wide range of uses and sold at a clearance price for exceptional savings. Six choices at a yard three cents each.

Wonderful silk tie sale for men at low prices

Here men, a wonderful buying opportunity with good silk ties in all shapes and colors must be disposed of quickly. Choice from the entire stock, three 14 cent sales.

Jewelry Bargain Table With Hats Pins And More

Exceptional values on a large bargain table of jewelry including hat pins cuff buttons stick pins and beauty pins in a wide variety. Values go as high as 1 and a special sete presess ta senoa now at.

Bargain Table No 2 Offers Surprising White Goods Deals

In Quincy a table showcases extraordinary bargains on plain white goods saltings crepes and fancy plaids at sensational low prices. Items once worth as high as 26c per yard now reduced to 10c per yard.

Quincy

Bargain Table Offers Fine Faces and Patterns

Grouped on this bargain table are attractive fabric inserts in a pleasing variety of patterns and widths. Everyone with a trimming need will find tremendous savings in this sale. Choice five yard, catalog quality.

Corset Covers at 39c and 50c in Mammoth Sale

Quick disposal drives bargain prices on women cambric corset covers trimmed with lace embroidery and ribbons. Sizes range with two price groups at 89c and higher, while remaining stock of children's dresses offers four price groups with plain scols and gingham patterns for ages 8 to 10 years.

Chhildren

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