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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1919

Page

8

Mrs Dutcher Hosts Bridge Club In Quincy

Mrs. Dutcher entertained her bridge club and an extra table Monday afternoon at her East Jersey street home. Prizes were won by Mrs. Boswell and Mrs. Julia Bacon with a guest prize for Mrs. Dutcher. refreshments followed.

Dutcher Jack Ellis East Jersey Street Pierpont Dutcher L. B. Boswell Julia Bacon Oliver Williams South Twentieth Street Boyd Castle Guido Jones Robert Bacon East Maine Street Charles Gay Frederic Parker Jasper Greorge Jasper Joel Benton Henry Brant Warren King

Mrs Thomas Hosts Round Table Social Then Heads East

Mrs J L Thomas hosted the Round Table at her home with about thirty women attending a social gathering. Guests included Mrs S O Pearce of Chicago, sister of Mrs Thomas, who will stay until Mrs Thomas leaves for Washington DC with her two sons. Pearce arrived last Saturday and will remain through the Thomas departure for Evanston conference.

Leaves for Idaho with baby in two weeks

Mrs. M. W. Johnson and infant plan to depart for Twin Falls Idaho in two weeks. Her father H. P. Behrensmeyer and Mrs. Behrensmeyer at 1325 State street will host part of the journey, with Mr. Behrensmeyer accompanying to Omaha and Mr. Johnson meeting en route. Also noted: Mr. and Mrs. Hicks to reside in the Thrash home after their Thursday wedding. Miss Helen Schultze, nurse trainee, spent the weekend in Quincy with Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Schultze.

Quincy W. D. Harris Brookfield, Mo Rogers Spring Street Hannibal Alina Rayburn D. J. Morbauer Idaho M. W. Johnson Twin Falls Johnson H. P. Behrensmeyer State Street Mr. Behrensmeyer Omaha Mr. Johnson Miss Schultze Helen Schultze Washington University Training School For Nurses W. T. Schultze

Legislative Dep t Has First Meeting

The Women's Forum legislative department opened with a lively session. It plans friendly rivalry on city council, state legislature, and national laws, with meetings moved to 3 pm on alternate Mondays. May 26 will feature speakers Otis Arnold on equalization and Lyla Bidding with Amelia Schwagmeyer on nurses' bill.

Legislative Department The Women's Forum Otis Arnold Board of Equalization Lyla Bidding Amelia Schwagmeyer

Miss Lucille Norton Engaged to Lieutenant Kent

Miss Lucille Morton announces her engagement to Lieut. Claude J. Kent recently returned from France. He served in St Mihiel and Argonne drives, was in Verdun and Lorraine trenches, was slightly gassed but recovered. Kent’s home is Green City Missouri and a Kent family reunion will honor his homecoming. Miss Morton works in the Prudential Life Insurance office in Quincy. No wedding date set.

Lucille Morton Claude J. Kent France Miss Morton Lieut. Kent St. Mihiel Argonne Verdun Allauice Lorraine Kent Green City Lieut Quincy Prudential Life Insurance Company

Dewey Community To Give Another Program

The Dewey District Community club presents a second program at the Dewey school auditorium this evening at 8 PM. Featured acts include Community singing led by Mrs. W. B. Smiley, piano solo by Littie Maude Phillips, harp solo by Dorothy Miller, reading by Maude Dwonhar, and performances by the local quartet. Virginia Brittelstein and Emma Fhegerlin join with violin, while Mildred Leckbee and others contribute further songs.

Dewey District Community Club Dewey School W. B. Smiley Littie Maude Phillips Dorothy Miller Maude Dwonhar Dewey District Community Quartet Virginia Brittelstein Emma Fhegerlin Mildred Leckbee

Mrs Stillwell Heads Cheerful Home Board

Mrs John Stillwell was elected president of the women's board of the Cheerful Home settlement Monday morning. The officers include Mrs Charles Gayme first vice president, Mrs I B Boswell second vice president, Miss Effie Adams secretary, Mrs Joe Barlow treasurer, and Mrs W F Richards corresponding secretary. The board is glad that the settlement workers will remain for another year.

John Stillwell The Cheerful Home Settlement Charles Gaym I. B. Boswell Effie Adams Joe Barlow W. F. Richards

Clifford Burns wedding unites Quincy couple in church ceremony

Miss Iva BR Burns and Charles C Clifford, both of Quincy, wed at 3 pm in Central Baptist parsonage by Rev. Robert Van Meigs. Clifford, a France veteran of the Meuse-Argonne battle, survived as one of thirty in his company. He works as a hand cutter at Heinlich Kamphenkel. Also, James Heinlich and Miss Kamphenkel, Quincy, married at Hannibal Sunday night at Rev. Mapel's home. They will reside at 1530 Monroe Street.

Heinlich-Kamphenkel James Heinlich Mplera Kamphenkel Quincy Hannibal D. Mapel Fark M. FE Monroe Street

Church Groups Schedule Meetings This Week

The Presbyterian Guild plans a sewing session for Woodland home children. Dr. William J. Johnson of Chicago will speak Thursday night. Salem Evangelical Men’s League meets tonight. St. James Sewing Circle gathers Thursday afternoon. Luther Memorial Missionary society hosts Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Heidbreder, Miss Cormeny, and Mrs. Purpus leading. Howard Aaron Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Young, was christened Sunday by Rev. I. W. Bingaman. Ver mont Street Methodist Ladies Social Union meets this afternoon. Foreign Missionary society meets Wednesday with Miss Bennett at Chaddock School. St. Francis church hosts a retreat all week with 7:30 p.m English services and 5:30 a.m mass followed by a German sermon. Congregational Guild meets Wednesday afternoon and Sunday School parent teacher banquet is planned for Wednesday evening.

Ruth Peters Newton School Howard Pullman James B. Cook Justin Pullman Harold BR. Wells Luella Eva Elmore Boyer Lee Horton Albert Hartrick Floyd Finchman Charles Elliot Hennett Fay Bennett Harvey Enlow Guild of the Presbyterian Church Woodland Home William J. Johnson Chicago The Missionary Society of the Luther Memorial Church George Heidbreder Agnes Cormeny Arthur Purpus Howard Aaron Ed Young I. W. Bingaman Ladies Social Union Vermont Street Methodist Church Foreign Missionary Society Miss Bennett Chaddock School St. Francis Church Gennan Guild of the Congregational Church

Government Bank Of All Foreign Loans

Washington May 13. Officials view a new consortium for financing Chinese loans as a triumph for broader American participation in international finance. The state department says the government will practically guarantee investments of the banking group if loan terms are fair and China agrees, assuring bankers protection of interests secured in good faith after review.

Washington Pans China State Department United States

Deadlock on Tax Bill in Missouri Is Broken

Jefferson City Mo May 13 The deadlock in the state legislature over taxation measures was broken Monday when the senate and house adopted a conference committee report appropriation 35000 for the continu ance of the present state tax commission Passage of appropriation measures now pending is considered a mere formality and sine the adjournment probably will come today

Jefferson City Senate House Conference Committee State Tax Commission

Maccabee dance and local social notes in Quincy

Personal notices list Maccabee dance with O'Farrell's orchestra at Eagles' hall. Several residents and visitors are mentioned including S Killinger of Clarence Missouri shopping in Quincy, John Carroll in Kirksville, Dr. E F Stannus at 601 Hampshire, Mrs Emmett Bradshaw of Edina visiting, and others. Millinery sale promotions and local engagements noted. memories association meeting at G A R rooms for Memorial day plans.

O'Farrell Eagles’ Hall S. Killinger Clarence Quincy Crooks Bros Millinery Co John Carroll Kirksville E. F. Stannus Hampshire Street Emmett Bradshaw Stannus Stampshire Street Cyril Moller Great Lakes Crooks Bros, Millinery Co Memories Association Armory France Emma Kost Omaha Council Bluffs Edmund Danner Leslie Foreman Pittsfield J. H. Schuetz David Detroit Nerbert Krietemeyer Rainbow Division

Pershing Order Published in Washington May 13

Secretary Baker announces a General army order authorizing General Pershing to mitigate or remit any sentence that under the Articles of War requires confirmation by the President before execution. The directive allows timely action while preserving essential military discipline and oversight.

Pershing Baker General Army

Reddish Engages Lawyers In Fatal Wisconsin Case

Jerseyville Wisconsin May 13 Dr Horace A Reddish now charged with murdering his wealthy father Stephen M Reddish has retained attorneys to defend him He had said he could prove his innocence without counsel Officials say clues may lead to arrests of four or five others and to exoneration of the doctor A preliminary hearing is expected today

Jerseyville Horace A. Reddish Stephen M. Reddish Reddish

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