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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

5

Celebration of Church in July to Feature Former Pastors

Luther Memorial church announces July celebration with former pastors Rev H A Ort and Rev E P Schueller returning to give addresses. Rev Ort based in Topeka Kansas and Rev Schueller in Albuquerque New Mexico will be featured speakers along with Dr Yaver of Chicago and Dr Nicholas of Springfield. A hayseed social to raise funds for repairing the church basement will be held after a Sunday service.

Luther AL Ort Topeka Kans E. P. Schuetter Alburquerque Yaver Chicago United States Nicholas Springfield Brotherhood of Men of the Luther Memorial Church

First Communions Held Across Churches

Twenty three youths at St. Boniface church and thirty at St. John's church received their first communion on Sunday morning, marking a shared rite of faith within the community.

St. Boniface Church St. John's Church

Parochial School Asters Lead Church Services

Children were accompanied by the asters of the parochial schools. Rev. Father Degenhardt celebrated at St. Boniface church and Rev. Father Postner at St. John's.

Father Degenhardt St. Boniface Father Postner St. John’s

Mothers' Day Observed at Melrose Church

Mothers day was observed Sunday in the Melrose church with special music readings and an orchestra. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick pastor of the Grace Methodist church.

Melrose Church J. O. Kirkpatrick Grace Methodist Church Louis Blickhan North Eighth Street Vermont Street Methodist Church N. M. Rize Charles E. Nobbis Ren Bruening Walter Sheer John Dailey Albert Jansen J. Wielfing Greenmount Cemetery

Grace Methodist preacher lectures on Asia slides shown

Rev. Kirkpatrick of Grace Methodist church lectured on Southern and Eastern Asia Sunday evening. He illustrated the talk with wonderful slides. The house was crowded and the talk was especially good.

UO. Kirkpatrick The Grace Methodist Chad Asia

Memorial Services Sunday at Soldiers Home

Memorial day observances are set for Sunday May 238 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home with morning cemetery services and an address by Rev J Kirkpatrick. The Dickson orchestra provides afternoon music in the hall along with Carl S Reed and Mr Wessell. A Dickson family concert caps the evening. All are invited.

J. Kirkpatrick Dickson Orchestra Carl S. Reed Mr. Wessell Dickson

Former Pastor to Lead 25th Luther Memorial Anniversary

Rev Edward P Schuler of Albuquerque former Luther Memorial pastor will celebrate the churchs 25th anniversary the week of July 19 with sermons by Rev Ott the Sunday before and Rev Schuler the following Sunday He led Luther Memorial for 13 years and now pastors St Pauls Lutheran in Albuquerque

Edward P. Schuler Albuquerque N. M Luther Memorial Church Mr. Ott Mr. Schuler St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Real estate transfers list multiple Quincy parcels and sums

Real estate transfers show Gottlieb Schang to Henry L Mohr and Henry L Mohr to J M Rohn trustee with portions in sections 21 and 22, prices ranging around 9000. Other transfers include George J Sander to Louis B Farnsworth in Keyes addition Quincy for 4000, Farnsworth to William H Brazelton for 2600, Theodore C Poling to Stephen Terryman for 3380, Robert D Lemley to John Fuelbier for 500, Edward P Allen to Henry H Beck for 14600, Carolina Niekamp to Henry J Heidbreder for 5000, Joseph H Morton to Silas J Morton for 175, and Thomas S Adams to F J Brinkoetter for island No 22 in section 28 for 246.

Gottlieb Schang Henry L. Mohr J. M. Rohn George J. Sander Louis B. Farnsworth Keyes’ Addition Quincy Louis B Henry H. Beck Carolina Niekamp Henry J. Heidbreder Reis Joseph H. Morton Silas J. Morton Thomas S. Adams F. J. Brinkoetter South End Island No. 22

Veteran LA PRAIRIE MAN DIES AT AGE 89

Andrew Jackson Walker aged 89 a Civil War veteran dies after a stroke in LA PRAIRIE ILL, where he had long lived and served as postmaster. He was born in Virginia and served four years in the 29th Illinois volunteers. He leaves six children and was buried in Pulaski cemetery after funeral at the local Methodist church.

Illinois Volunteers Katherine Ferree Pennsylvania Charles A Galesburg Jennie E. McKeowen Methodist Pulaski Cemetery

Alo Warl and Bia Hotchiss Visit Memoahis Visitor

Alo Warl and Bia Hotchiss of Memoahis Missouri visited the city Sunday. They were seen touring downtown and were hosted by local residents during their stay.

Alo Warl and Bia" Hotchiss Memoahis, Mo

Paul Waterkotte Dies at St Mary's Hospital

Paul Waterkotte seven years ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Herman Waterkotte of 1104 Cherry street died at St Marys Hospital at 5 30 PM Monday from injuries after a horse kicked him last Tuesday evening. He was taken to the hospital for relief and returned home Thursday morning but developed lockjaw and died. Born Quincy July 22 1908 he was a pupil at St Johns parochial school. Survived by parents two brothers Robert and Elmer and sister Edith. Funeral notice later.

Frederick Burmeyer South Thirteenth Street Amt Schletter Lippe Detmold Germany America Quincy Christ Evangelical Church Charles Edward Gustav Meta Buschmeyer Carl Rees Robison Kaw Burmeyer Greenmount Cemetery Paul Waterkotte Herman Waterkotte Cherry Street St. Mary’s Hospital St. John’s Robert Elmer Edith

Schlagenhauf Named By Colored Voters In Ward Meeting

William Schlagenhauf was indorsed for state attorney and Lawrence Travilla for the state board of equalization by the colored Republicans of the fourth ward at a meeting on York Street Monday evening. Over 150 voters attended as P. P. Swan and E. J. Morton spoke.

Schlagenhauf William Schlagenhauf States Attornney Lawrence Travilla State Board of Equalization Fourth Ward York Street P. P. Swan 8. J. Morton

Board to hear South Front Street plans postponed

The city board of local improvements will meet Saturday to hear plans for South Front street improvement but the session was postponed from May 20 due to absent members.

Front Street City Board of Local Improvements South Front Street

Local notables and visitors fill city scenes

Earl Nolan AP operator begins his annual vacation with a N. S. B. C. moonlight steamer trip on the G. W. Hill while Thomas A. Ready AP operator returns to duty after illness. Crooks & Cox millinery sale draws crowds and Weilers advertise Victor records. Several locals depart for visits to Shelbina and Independence. Moonlight excursion on Wednesday May 24 draws attention as Weems laundry staff ride the same steamer.

Earl Nolan Associated Press G. W. Hill Howard Freeman Empire Garage South Eleventh Street Weilers Thomas A. Ready Crooks & Cox Carl Leifhelm Jersey Street Shelbina Victor Records Thomas McDavitt St. Paul Ira Calkins Weems

Two Million Dollar Trust Fund Set for Illinois Colleges

A $2,000,000 trust fund to benefit ten Illinois colleges and charities and administered by Merchants Loan and Trust company was arranged by Eli B. Williams. Beneficiaries include Illinois College, Rockford College, Monmouth College, Illinois Wesleyan, Millikin University, the Chicago Commons, Home for Crippled Children, Chicago Orphan Asylum, Old People's Home, and Episcopal Home for Old Persons. Each receives a tenth of the income.

Chicago Merchants Loan and Trust Company Ilinois Colleges and Charities Eli B. Williams Illinois’ College Rockford College Monmouth College Ilinois Wesleyan Millikin University Chicago Commons Home For Crippled Children Chicago Orphen Asylum Old People’s Home Episcopal Home For Old Persons

Innovative summer vests and hosiery offerings attract shoppers

The article highlights adjustable women’s ribbed vests with convertible shoulder straps for multiple necklines and a nursing garment. It promotes vegetable silk hosiery brands Luxite and Fibre Silk at 33 cents a pair, notes rest room access, and touts a range of white fashion items from tots’ dresses to wedding and commencement dresses priced from 1.25 to 25 dollars, including Arnold knit drawers for hot weather.

Arnold Palm Beach Jersey

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Luther Memorial H. A. Ort E. P. Schueller Majestic Maine St J. Quincy Ladies Ad Reas C Uiilcura Dept. 214 Boston LA Prairie Andrew Jackson Walker Wallace Fields Walace Fields Oak Street Illinois Ninth Catherine Leisen St. Vincent's Home Chapel Father Rice Purialwan James Lenane Calvin Merritt Vinestreat St. Ross of Liran Church Father Brennan Lawrence Hand Louis Johnson Thomas Purced T. O'Brien Thomas McDonald T. Bisinger St. Peters Cemetery Lottie Schemkemper St Francis Catholic Church Path Ed Didacus Pete Pinkelman Chris Wand Frank Hollander Mr. Kroner Henry Meise Werman Vonderhaar Calvary Cemetery J. Arnold Vincent Little J. Arnold Vincent Earl Vincent Adams Street A. W. Fruechte St. Paul's Evangelical Church Alfred Meyer Dora Holtman Adele Niemeyer A. J. Niemeyer Independence Kan Carl Robert Alexander Elizabeth Thomas Breckinridge Lawrence Randall Canton Ed Randall G. EK. Roth Barton Miss Waller Hannibal City H. H. Brown State Savings, Loan and Trust Company Rushville Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Philbrick H.H. Philbrick Fahrenstecher's Investi Cov Crvyou Delft Dar College G Atai Atsoc Rhea Kespohl Mohrenstechers
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