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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
9
Reminiscences and social notes from Oak Move and surrounding counties describe funerals, church services, and gatherings. Residents Warren Cantril and family, Judee Warre Wishes, and others are mentioned with moves between Oakland, Abilene, and Keokuk. School activities, elections, and farm concerns also appear amid weather and health notes.
The Lima area reports alumni visits at the Seckman home and nearby families, with notices of local residents, church events, and a large upcoming 4th of July celebration. A community play drew crowds despite wet weather, and volunteers canvassed Adams County. Local figures and institutions mentioned include Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Haskins, Alpha Tetinett, and the churches coordinating the festivities.
An advert promises free thorough examinations for chronic diseases of the stomach liver heart lungs rheumatism deafness catarrh leg ulcers and other conditions while noting no treatment for acute cases. It invites bringing a urine sample for exam and claims nonoperative success for gallstones appendicitis and related issues. Permanent address listed as 1121 Glendale Avenue Peoria Ill and telephone Main 8413.
Nearly 40 years of phenomenal sales mark Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that creates an appetite aids digestion purifies the blood and strengthens the system. The advertisement urges its use this season as the medicine you need.
Beverly Illinois social column details visits and gatherings among residents. Myrtle Masterson hosts a Monday night gathering while the hulland and Waters families share Sunday time with relatives. A variety of hometown names appear in brief mentions of weekend trips and casual calls.
Misslea Richardson has been secured as principal of the high school for the coming year at a salary of $160 a month.
A string of visitors and homecomings marked the weekend in the area. Mrs Lizgle Dobins spent Saturday in Quins while Mrs Bob Rentoof Hainnewell traveled there to preside. Several local residents including Mrs deBR Simmons and Mrs iitta shorts of Prinnewell returned home after visits with kin in various towns. Rev Robert White and daughter Miss Pinney arrived in Huntewell from Florida and plan to spend the summer nearby.
EMERSON MO The Christian church observed Mothers Day Sunday. The pastor Rev Dngold delivered the sermon. Emerson Baptist church connected with other churches. Rev Uonbey traveled to the Southern Baptist Convention in Washington DC last week. Mrs Rasse Wenneker was very sick with heart trouble and her mother Mrs Trore of Canton was called to her bedside. Miss Anna Mary Gillion of Tu-Grange spent the weekend with home folks. Rev Contess took his home with a family. Will spend the summer with Coaliien. Marksturvy family member suffered rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Elow Willibrew and children with Durham and Jedin Hirosman and son at BB. Pen dips VThursidiv hitiie Mie. Spent several days etc. Bailey went to Mascvedd NovVenitag to visit Mrs dun Flite. Mercoanel Mr Janis Me Parr of Pith visited Maywood. Mrs Water aires was on the bed. He Yes et to be new. We believe Hiets Proctio ted Peprest Dinyep Ire if etc.
Atlantic City May 20 President Edwards faces questions on liquor policy amid cautious supporters in Atlantic City and Trenton. Reported confusion over stance and potential implications for his political standing and re election prospects.
A speaker declares a personal pledge to act, claiming no issue more grave for the American people today than personal liberty and State rights. The remarks emphasize constitutional themes and individual rights in the current political context.
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