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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1869

Page

8

Josh Billing's Definitions in Humorous Alphabet Verse

A satirical list defines virtues and vices with playful, paradoxical pairings. It lampoons morality through contrasts like Wealth as baggage and Solitude as a place to visit. The verse blends misspellings and quips to craft a comic social critique.

Josh Billing

U E D's Dance at the Rink a Social and Financial Success

The U E D's party at the Rink Thursday evening drew fifteen dance sets and praised as one of the city’s most enjoyable events. The entertainment began at nine with music and graceful movement, yielding social and financial success though coinciding with an Odd Fellows event unknown to invited guests.

Rhine Ensant Sexton Hans St. Michael Guido Elizabeth Mae Bertram Bertram Hoffman Oscar Freemason Springfield Lincoln Colfax Hall of Representatives J. C. Conkling Journal Abraham Lincoln Washington Diogenes Republic California Rink Odd Fellows Schenck J. Wo Schenck Philadelphia Orde Hetek Dr. Schenck All Druggiata Janlodawly

Eighth Sabbath School Convention Opens in Payson

Parson Tennessee May 21 1869 reports the eighth semi annual Adams County Sabbath School Convention opening at the Congregational Church in Payson. Delegates arrival delays due to weather. sessions cover best system of lessons conducting Sunday schools benevolence and blackboard teaching with reports of progress, new schools, and over 200 conversions. Delegates from Quincy include Rev Dimock and others. hospitality praised. convention to close with evening events as Quincy delegates prepare to depart.

Parson Quincy Adams County Congregational Church Payson R. W. Gardner J. W. Brown Messrs. Goodwin Talcott, Gardner Dimock R. Dimock C. H. Bull E K. Stone George Adams John Burns, Jr J.B Talcott C. G. York Bedale

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