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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1917

Page

13

Golden Wedding Observed at Carthage Celebration

Mr and Mrs D S Strader celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home with family in attendance from Carthage Quincy and nearby towns. An excellent dinner was served and guests offered congratulations for many more years of happiness. Nurses in Training class formed by Dr Katharine Cherrill includes 22 young women taking lessons from Red Cross nurse Miss Langley.

D. S. Strader Edeward Frank Arthur Earl Kenneth Josephine Quincey Matthews Riter Mac Rankin Quincy Strader Carthage Katharine Cherrill Red Cross Langley Burlington Erma Aleshire Stelen Bruce Laurie Bruce Wahneta Burner Will Carlton Kionnie Carlton Catharine Cherrill Mothe Culkin Percy Culkin Ethel Curta Lee Tucius Ferris Julia Ferris Marguerite Geiger Helen Geiger Toho Herdfried Katharine Hil Dabney Lewis Tulia Novas AL S. Owsley Julia Scofield June Sympson Elizabeth Tavloe Latalev Keokuk Lancewood Camp No. 326 Charles Tuggles Woodman Sanitarian Denver Colo

Social notes and local honors in Carthage region

Miss Ruth Hartzell entertained teachers at her home in honor of Miss Mary Bennett who received a morning gown. Miss Bennett and aunt Miss BF M Allison plan a Idaho summer visit with Miss Bennett’s parents. Carthage ladies funded a dresser for Miss Dorcas Hale at the county home as a May 2 birthday gift to aid long term residents. Elizabeth Pumphrey elected High School teacher in Clayton. Dorothy Dean and Pearl Beough attended a Colusa house party with Eulalia Schaffer. Attorney Louis Lamet of Warsaw and others visited Carthage. Distinct locals visited Dallas City and Springfield. The D A L Ro raised about 285 for Eagles Wings ambulance fund. Clarence S Townley, formerly of Carthage, is state counsel of the Modern Woodmen lodge and will preside at the Decatur convention in Galesburg. He is regarded as an enthusiastic and informed Woodman.

Ruth Hartzell Mary Bennett Bennett BF. M. Allison Idaho Frank Bennett Carthage Dorcas Hale Elizabeth Pumphrey Clayton Dorothy Dean Pearl Beough Colusa Eulalia Schaffer Louis Lamet Warsaw I. al Dexter Galesburg Dallas City E. S. Gerald Springfield The Mutual Life Insurance Company John M. Thaneate O. W. Tlungate James Mayor Scott Martin Oof Lalfarpe D. AL Ro Eagles Wings American Theater Clarence S. Townley Dr. Spitler Woodmen Lodge Decatur Townley

Revised death toll from Wichita tornado reported

The death list from Friday's Wichita tornado stands at 24 with twelve in Andale, nine in Sedgwick county districts, two near Newton, and one near Elbing. Eleven people were seriously injured at Andale.

Wichita Kans Here Andale Sedgwick Newton Elbing

Parson’s Influence Shapes Young Man’s Thoughts on Marriage

A fragment suggests that about three weeks after meeting a parson a young man begins to consider marriage seriously. The note hints at moral or social influence from religious counsel affecting future plans.

Marrage

Monroe City News Mixes Military Calls and Local Arts

Monroe City reports Harold Davenport ordered to report to Fort Riley Kansas and discharge from Missouri National Guard after passing entrance exams. Commencement May 31 at Holy Rosary School with Alma Filiott as graduate and Fr D W Sullivan delivering address. Also coverage of local theft cases fire damages and Macon transit issues with updates on high school commencement and Dr Paul Linn’s visit.

National Guard Holy Rosary Monroe City Harold Davenport Arthur BK. Donnelly Adjutant General of Missouri Jefferson City Officers’ Reserve Corps Fort Riley Kansas National Guard of Missouri Harold General Pershing Mexteam Priday Holy Rosary School Alma Filiott Str J. J. Elliott D. W. Sullivan Church of Immaculate Conception Bannibal Jack Leonard Wampler J. T. Proctor New York American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society D. M. Proctor Proctor Kanesas City Chba Shanshai Robert SS. McClintie Wharton Clay Militarry Training Camps Associations United States Association McClintle

Weekly Weather Outlook for the West Starts Warm Season

Weather bureau forecast for May 27 covers Plains states andUpper and Middle Mississippi valleys. Cool start, then seasonal heat after Tuesday. First half unsettled with local rains, second half generally fair.

Wasitington The Weather Bureau Plains States Mississippi

Poverty's Blessing Noted After Wealth Attained

A reflective observation notes that men seldom value poverty until they break into the millionaire class, suggesting a shift in perspective once wealth is achieved.

No Ruling Made On Day Section War Draft Prohibition

Washington May 27 The War Department has made no formal ruling on the prohibition section of the selective draft act. Officials hesitate to embarrass the courts in case of a test suit. Army men view the language as applying to regular army and National Guard while in federal service, not to civilians buying liquor for officers or enlisted men. If money is furnished by an officer or enlisted man, enforcement is evasive but the bartender may not be held responsible without knowledge.

Washington War Department Regular Army National Guard B Bauer Boston Nave United States Towns Ality Arthur Drug Co Ridter’s Pharmacy Brown and Mays Drug Co Bernbrock

A Texas Wonder for Kidney and Bladder Relief

Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel. It promises to regulate bladder issues in children and offers two months of treatment per bottle. Priced at $1.00 with mail order, testimonials available. address Dr. H. W. Hall, St. Louis, Missouri.

Texas Wonder H. W. Hall Olive St. St. Louis Ruggists

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