Rev Earnest Smith to Preach at Unitarian Church Anniversary
Rev Earnest C. Smith, Chicago, representing the American Unitarian association, will deliver the morning sermon June 4 at the Unitarian church. The 77th anniversary celebration includes music by Lorrian Cook, a pilgrimage to former church sites, ivy planting, a musical program by Margaret McCarl, Lorrian Cook, and Harvey Chatten, and evening talks by former ministers and long-time settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest C. Smith
American Unitarian Association
Chicago
Unitarian Church
Lorrian Cook
Margaret McCarl
Harvey Chatten
St Francis College Hosts Field Meet For Juniors And Seniors
Juniors and seniors of St Francis college will engage in a field meet on the campus at 9 this morning. Sixteen events will be contested with many entries. Rev Fr John and Fr Liberate serve as judges and Fr Edwards directs the meet. Prizes include a dollar bat a Spaulding league ball a St Francis pennant and 50 cents cash. The top performer will choose first among the prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis College
John
Liberate
Edwards
St. Francis
Many Children Confirmed by Alton Bishop James Ryan
Right Rev James Ryan bishop of the Alton diocese confirmed 204 persons Sunday morning. Participants included children from St John s St Mary s St Mary s Academy St Francis College and two St Mary s Hospital patients. The churches and school halls were filled as the children walked in a body to their respective churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Alton
Ryan
St. John’s
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Academy
St. Francis College
St. Mary’s Hospital
W.W.C.T.U. Meeting About Soldier Comfort Kits
Members of the W. C. T. U. prepare comfort kits for U S soldiers and send them to Fort Sheridan Illinois for distribution. They will present the kits at the Temperance home meeting led by Mrs. 17. B. Dines who will speak on the Guidance of the Holy Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. U. Meeting
United States
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Temperance
B. Dines
First Christian Church Hears Owings Fill Pulpit
Rev. S. B. Owings of East End Christian filled the pulpit at First Christian during Sunday morning and evening services for Rev. W. D. Endres who is ill and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
S. B. Owings
East End Christian Church
First Christian Church
W. D. Endres
Endres
First Christian Aid to Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM. A large attendance is desired as they are sewing for Woodland Tome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the
First Christian Church
Owings resigns pastorate at East End Church
Rev. Steven B. Owings has resigned after two years as pastor of East End Christian church to join the Christian university in Canton Missouri. He will preach at Middlecreek and Liberty Christian churches during study. Farewell sermon set for Sunday June 11. Mrs Owings to live with her father until his studies finish. Revival meetings in the church closed with good attendance and sermons by Rev. L A Chapman of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven B. Owings
East End
Reverend Bingaman to Speak in Bowen Then Carthage Commencement
Reverend I W Bingaman pastor of Luther Memorial church will preach the Memorial sermon in Bowen opera house this morning. He will then proceed to Carthage for the Carthage College commencement exercises which began Monday and conclude Thursday morning with graduation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Bowen
Bowen Opera House
Carthage
Carthage College
Rev Merle English to Preach Baccalaureate
The baccalaureate sermon for Chaddock Boy's school graduates will be delivered by Rev Merle English at Vermont Street Methodist Church Sunday morning with school orchestra music. Dr English is pastor of the First Methodist church in Danville and a former Quincy resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle English
Chaddock Boy’s School
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Dr. English
First Methodist Church
Danville
Quincy
May devotions end with procession and sermon at 8 p m
The May devotions of St Francis church close Wednesday with an 8 p m procession and sermon. After services church society officers meet to finalize the parish picnic plans for July 4. Thursday evening St Andrews W C U meets, Friday evening St Josephs society meets. First mass at 4 30 a m Sunday aids members attending the Catholic Union of Illinois convention in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis
St. Andrews
St. Joseph’s Society
Catholic Union of Ilinois
Springfield
Campaign closes for St Pauls Young Peoples Society
The Young People's society of St. Pauls Evangelical church ended its membership drive with Sunday night services. Rev. A W Fruechte spoke and several musical numbers were performed. Clarence Rupp led the purple side and Evelyn Lange led the orange side. the orange team appears to have won, though all names are not yet in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
A. W. Fruechte
Purple
Clarence Rupp
The
Orange
Evelyn Lange
Martins Honored With Mahogany Clock at Church
Mr and Mrs W V Martin were presented a mahogany clock Sunday afternoon in the parlors of the Presbyterian church by the local Union of Christian Endeavorers. Fred Speer presented the clock as the Martins prepare to move to Freeport. Both were earnest workers in the Christian Endeavor societies and will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Union of
Christian Endeavorers
Fred Speer
Freeport
Miss Maria Burns Dies in Washington D C at 77
Former Quincy resident Miss Maria Burns died Saturday night in Washington D C and was to be buried in Woodland cemetery. She had lived in Washington 24 years with sister Miss Julia Burns, former Jefferson school principal. She leaves two sisters in Quincy, a brother in Portland Oregon, and a niece and nephew. Funeral Wednesday at 3 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs A N Calkins. Also noted: death of Miss Lena Stahlhut in Los Angeles after living in Quincy most of her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Burns
Washington
D. C
Quincy
Payson
Julia Burns
Washington, D. C
Julia
Pension Department
Miss Julia
Jefferson School
Methodist Church
Emma Heath
F. D. Schermerhorn
A. N. Catkins
William Schermerhorn
E. Payson Burns
Portland
Ore
A. N. Calkins
Maine Street
Woodland Cemetery
Lena Stahlhut
Anna Bachmann
State Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Miss Stahlhut
California
Funeral service for Albert Schwering held at home and church
The funeral for Albert Schwering was held Monday morning at 8 o'clock in his home at 1239 Hampshire Street and at 8:30 in St. Boniface church with Father Degenhardt as celebrant, Deacon Didacus, Sub-deacon Kunseh. A large crowd attended. Bearers were J. Simon, Theodore Middendorf, Otto Linneman, L. Giesing, Ed. Menke and C. Zang. Burial followed in St. Boniface cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schwering
Hampshire Street
St. Boniface Church
Father Degenhardt
Father Didacus
Father Kunseh
J. Simon
Theodore Middendorf
Otto Linneman
Funeral services for Charles Shoemaker held at home
Charles Shoemaker’s funeral was conducted at 2 30 PM Sunday at his residence 533 Washington Street by Rev Abraham LeGrand pastor of the Vermont Street Baptist church. Large attendance of relatives and friends. Bearers were Thomas Gaines August Simon J H Brown Edward Camp J J Judd L Lockbee. Burial in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shoemaker
Washington Street
Abraham LeGrand
Vermont Street Baptist Church
Thomas Gaines
August Simon
J. H. Brown
Edward Camp
J. J. Judd
L. Lockbee
Greenmount Cemetery
Local Students in Pageant at Knox
Knox college in Galesburg staged Shakespeare’s visit to Stratford on Friday evening. Rain moved the outdoor pageant to the gym, but it drew praise as the prettiest Knox performance yet. Quincy players filled many roles including Queen Elizabeth’s attendants and Romeo. listed cast members include Paul Smith, Nick Bottow, Dorothy Boswell, James Mull, Homer Swope, Esther Hokamp, Katherine, Helen Calkins, Hobart Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox College
Galesburg
Quincy
Knox
Queen Elizabeth of England
Stratford-on-Avon
Philip Sidney
Walter Raleigh
Paul Smith
Nick Bottow
Dorothy Boswell
James Mull
Homer Swope
Soldiers and Sailors Home Daily Movements Record
Daily notices from the Soldiers and Sailors Home report returns from furloughs and passes, discharges for AWOL, transfers to hospital or kitchen, and visits by staff. Several cottages note residents on furlough or returned from Decatur for the G A R encampment while others enjoy music or travel to Chicago for medical or postgraduate activities.
Recital Is Enjoyed At Quincy College Of Music
A Saturday afternoon pupil recital at Quincy College of Music drew a large, appreciative audience. All performers sang or played well, reflecting credit on their teachers. Participants included Dorothy Crocker, Genevieve McNutt, Marian Flair, Arthur Blickhan, Florence Adams, Florence Broady, Phyllis Averkamp, Marie Crewe, Norbert Blickhan, Mary Agnes Tenk, Valeria Geschwindner, Margaret Albright, James Davidson, Elizabeth Taylor, Geraldine Gunther, Pauline Bakers, Lucille Langhanke, Mary Carter, James Summers, Paul Ohnemus, Sadie Morris, Pauline Scholz, Ruth Scott, Dorothy Menke, Pearle Wallace, and Esther Wichmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy College of Music
Dorothy Crocker
Genevieve McNutt
Marian Flair
Arthur Blickhan
Florence Adams
Florence Broady
Phyllis Averkamp
Marie Crewe
Norbert Blickhan
Mary Agnes Tenk
Valeria Geschwindner
Margaret Albright
James Davidson
Elizabeth Taylor
Geraldine
Funeral for Miss H Maria Burns Held at Home
The funeral for the late Miss H Maria Burns will be at the residence of A N Calkins 2334 Maine Street on Wednesday afternoon May 31 at 3 30 o'clock. Friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Maria Burns
A. N. Calkins
Maine Street
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Frank Rettig
George Oberling
Martin Bennett
John S. Mathias
William H. Henderson
Andrew
Volk
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William Swartwood
James T. Boone
F. A. Hotchkiss
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Decatur
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Hospital
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