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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

8

Harvard Scholar Ship Award for Walker in Landscape Work

SE SE Say tot as ass Sol i Hala Walker of Carthage is Awarded Harvard Scholar ship in Landscape Work. CARTHAGE, May, 26. Shadrach Bond chapter, D. A. R., met with Mrs. J. Ross Swigert Tuesday for the annual business meeting. Officers: Regent Mrs. J. A. Baird. Vice regent Mrs. J. L. Wolfe. Recording secretary Mrs. H. S. Salisbury. Corresponding secretary Mrs. Ross Swigert. Treasurer Mrs. Charles Martin. Historian Mrs. C. B. Newcomer. Registrar Mrs. J. C. Ferris. Chaplain Mrs. M. M. Johnson. The chapter began a two year study of the history of Illinois for the state hood centennial in 1918. The chapter will observe Flag Day June 14 at Lake View Motor club. New members: Mrs. Nancy Chapman, Miss Irene Chapman, Mrs. Mary Shinkle Fleming, Mrs. H. D. Hoover, Miss Anne Walker. Walker in Harvard landscape work has a $150 scholarship for next year and is noted to lead his class. Orlo Salisbury, son of J. W. Salisbury, and Miss Ada Pierce of Elgin were married in Elgin. Attended bankers meetings in Woodhull and Kewanee. speeches by Woodruff and Graves. Bird and flower contest closed with 150 varieties of flowers and 18 boys. Aubrey Hamilton’s side credited with victory. Carthage notes include injuries to Martin Kimbrough, Carnegie Hero Medal bid, family moves, and various local visits and farewells. Mrs. Amanda Fletcher, 80+, ill at son’s in Carthage.

Carthage Shadrach Bond Mee J. Ross Swigert J. A. Baird J. L. Wolfe H. S. Salisbury Ross Swigert Charles Martin C. B. Newcomer J.C. Ferris M. M. Johnson Illinois Lake View Motor Club Nancy Chapman Irene Chapman Mary Shinkle Fleming H. D. Hoover Dia Lnanne Walker Seone Gourse Harvard Hale J Orlo ‘Salisbury J. W. Salisbury Ada Pierce Elgin Salisbury Morris Ill Bankers M. P. Berry Woodhull Kewanee Adams, Brown, Cass Calhoun, Greene, Fiancock Jersey Menards&cott Schuyler Illinois~ Bankers' Association Barry G. B. Miller The Dime Savings Bank President Woodff Joliet John Temply Graves Chicago City J. Iven -Peters Robert Clark Aubrey ‘Hamilton Aubrey Martin Kimbrough Andy Moore Martin R. G. Brandon Mary Tyler Omaha Neb Brandon Ft. Green Minnette Richards Ferris James Corbin Sarah Richards Grace Corbin Chicago W. E. Boswell Alfred Frueh Freeport B. M. Cavanuagh R. H. Doud W. O. Kunkel Grace’ Kunkel Beulah Marguerite Jacks Adrian Mary Stowe Dorothy Armour Peoria Henry Rams

Garretson Re-elected Leader Of Conductors Group

In St Louis on May 25 A B Garretson was re elected president of the Order of Railway Conductors of America without opposition L E Shepherd was chosen senior vice president and C E Whitnley was made grand secretary treasurer New officers include W N Clark A Gregg W C Turner and N C Carey as vice presidents J D Condit chairs the board of trustees with J E Archer and J H Mooney as new members

J. E. Archer J. H. Mooney

House Committee Agrees on 145 Million Army Bill

Washington May 26 The house military committee agreed on the army appropriation bill carrying 145 000 000 and including a provision for implementing the Ray Chamberlain reorganiza tion bill A council of executive information for coordination of industries and resources in war time is included in the measure.

Washington Army Ray-Chamberlain House Military Committee

Sunny to testify on intercompany toll contract issue in Chicago

Rottger and Sunny appeared amid hearings on the Chicago Tunnel company sale, as lawyers argued whether a contract exists between Chicago Telephone and Central Union Telephone governing intercompany toll business. Rottger described subscriber shares in Bloomington, Galesburg, Kankakee, Champaign, and Rockford, noting toll calls mostly originate from a small group of users.

Chicago Chicago Telephone Company Central Union Telephone Company Intercompany Toll Business B. E. Sunny State Public Utilities Commission Chicago Tunnel Company Sunny Bruce A. Campbell Kinloch Long Distance Telephone Company William P. Sidney C. H. Rottger Rottger David F Bloomington

Postpone Brandeis Action on Supreme Court Nomination

Washington May 26 the senate postponed action on the Louis D Brandeis nomination to the supreme court by unanimous consent at an executive session. Senators opposing confirmation sought more time to decide their course.

Brandeis Washington Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Senate

Silent film listings with stars and titles

Beverly Bayne stars in The Wall Between and Star Vivian Martin appears in Little Miss Brown. Quincy Dustin Farnum features in The Tron Strain while Geraldine Farrar leads Car men Savoy Gloria’s Romance features Billie Burke and Henry Kolker. Thomas Jefferson and Tul ly Marshall appear in The Sable Lords with Helen Gibson in The Dynamite Train. Bijou presents A Social Deception.

Beverly Bayne Vivian Martin Quincy Dustin Farnum Geraldine Farrar Billie Burke Henry Kolker Gloria Thomas Jefferson Tully Marshall Helen Gibson Ebijou

Graustark dramatization delights Orpheum crowd

A dramatized rendition of the popular novel Graustark at the Orpheum theater last night drew praise for its romantic plot and capable company. DeForest stars as the dashing American in love with the princess, with Mise Garrett as the princess and Miss Leone as the countess, delivering satisfactory principal roles.

Orpheum Theater Graustark Mr. DeForest Mise Garrett Williams Orpheum Miss Leone

Local Play Highlights Authentic Costumes for Stage

The costumes were authentic to the locale of the play. A matinee is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday with a final performance Sunday night, signaling a weekend finish for the production.

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