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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

12

Quincy Chamber Plans Day Auto Trips for Social Tours

A Chamber of Commerce committee plans a series of three week interval automobile trips by Quincy business men to neighboring communities. Each trip is one day, drivers may choose passengers, no trade solicitation, emphasis on hospitality and fellowship. Cars receive a Quincy pennant and a silk US flag. Fall roundup promotion and related advertising will be carried.

Chamber ‘of Commerce Quincy Chamber of Commerce United States J. H. Pearce C. Co. Brooks Henry C. Sprick E.W. Rusk FP. W. Crane F. H. Scudder John L. Duker W. A. Martin A. H. Beitnan

Resignations accepted at James Federation of Churches meeting

Willian Yo Martin treasurer resigns from the James Federation of Churches during the quarterly meeting. Lun nis and Saedeskamp step down in part, with A. Moorman appointed to fill Saedeskamp’s role for the rest of the year. Both resignations accepted and thanks extended. An appeal to support war-sufferers in Europe was discussed, with plans for evangelistic campaigns and park meetings announced for this summer.

Willian Yo Martin James Federation of Churches Martin PE PL Lunnis Will Saedeskamp Law and Order Assa A. Moorman Ma Schmiederkamp Federal Council of Churches of Chistan America Quincy Europe Federation R.T. Barr

Dicky Dippy's Diary Deer Ridge Local Notes

Local diary notes from Deer Ridge Missouri mention Hon W W Simpson visiting, Miss Maurine Wildman staying with Will Clapp, and Miss Helen Renneeville visiting Mrs Artie McDonald. Farmers report shearing sheep, hog market activity, and stock purchases. Mrs Leckner’s tragedy as Kirksville death, Christmas church class events, and community gatherings including a Sunday school convention and graduation observance.

Will Childress Will Gallia la Belle Clyde Walker Stronghy Wilson Carmack Austin Clapp la Belle Robert Ailen A. J. Kertuat Williamstown Dare School Tobtine Jessie Reiele Robert Fountain Benton Carmack Carmack Deer Ridge W. C. Thompson Charles Leckner Kirksville

Meeting details for Riverview and South parks events

Extension work committee approves mid June committee meetings to be held at Riverview and South parks with music by Quincey church young people's societies. A speakers committee of R. P. Barr S B Owings and J A Hanna will select speakers. leaders committee of Mrs CoA Wells J A Hfan and LeKkow Bennett will manage readings and introduce speakers. Services begin 9 o'clock Thursday June 1 and run to Sunday. A church picnic is being planned for Aug join church grounds. Roads near the church are poor from heavy rains. Good Cheer circle of St Petite Evangelical church to host a cinema and entertainment tonight at 8 with plays recitations and a story The Awakening Brush Brigade. Instructors Mrs Elmer Lam and Mrs Al W Fruechte. Large attendance expected.

Extension Work Committee Riverview South Parks Federation Quincey R. P. Barr S B. Owings J. A. Hanna Coa. Wells J. A. Hfan LeKkow Bennett Joseph W. Printen St. Petite Evangelical Church Elmer Lam al W. Fruechte

St Marys Pupils Hear Two Lectures by Dr Lauder

St Marys pupils enjoyed two lectures Tuesday by Dr W W Lauder the morning talk on Old English Masters explained the painters and works of England’s early masters. The afternoon lecture offered a critical analysis of Tennyson’s In Memoriam showcasing poetic form and meaning.

St. Mary's W.W. Lauder England

Reverend Father Reinfels Visits Gil Inner Township

Rev Father Reinfels, pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church in Gil Iner township, will host a Redemptorist priest from Kirkwood, Maine. The visitor’s arrival and role as guest cleric will be noted in church activities and services.

Father Reinfels St. Joseph's Catholic Church Gil Iner Township Kirkwood, Me

Juniors Win Meet at St Francis College

Juniors from St Francis college won the meet with the highest overall points on campus yesterday morning refereed by Fathers Edwards Liberate and John. Top scorers include Doyle 24 Miller 24 Kraemer 17 with other strong junior finishes and several senior event winners across dashes throwing and races.

St. Francis College Fathers Edwards Liberate John Doyle Miller Kraemer Hellman Hacker Bach Nachazel Mulcahy Luke Landon Tellmann Leininger O'Brien Kavanaugh Rowley Rabus Doyle and Sirens Packer Janior Metinian

Treasure Hunt Draws Sixty Boy Scouts And Y M C A Crew

About sixty boys joined a treasure hunt Tuesday afternoon, meeting in the UW at L50. The scouts and the Y.M.C.A. boys followed separate routes through South Park to Curtis Creek and back, guided by Roy Denny and Y bows secretary OYAN Alderson. The two divisions met near the spring in South Park and returned home in the evening.

L.50 South Park Maine Phirtieth Street Froca Curtis Creek Mounds Park Wywouth Street Oyan Alderson

Colored Women Improving After Shooting Incident

Nellie Bernard and Eugenia Yeager, two colored women shot by Verna Bernard Saturday night, were reported improving at St. Mary's hospital Tuesday evening. They rest well and show no great pain, recovering reasonably given the nature of their wounds.

Nellie Bernard Eugenia Yeager Rervena Bernard St. Mary's Hospital

Social and Clubs Activities Dominate Memorial Week

Mrs N C Jackson hosted the Monday Sootest Bridge club at three tables with prizes to Mrs John Wall and Mrs FLTP Brenner. Tea, peonies, ferns, and decor brightened the room as memory day festivities shifted from Alexander's Lake to Mr and Mrs Will Bradley’s lawn amid a large invited group. The Lucky Friday club held a picnic at South Park, while several sewing and Shakespeare clubs adjusted schedules for Memorial Day.

N. C. Jackson John Wall Fltp. Brenner South Park

City considers caretakers as applications pour in

Aldermer James McNuttsman leads plan to appoint caretakers of streets after city council ads launch. Each ward to select a nominee, with front runners Herman Schelp and Louis Vellmer among applicants as week long process begins.

James McNuttsman Tts At Sno Herman Schelp Louis Vellmer

Taylor Mo Residents Face High Water Disruption

B M Yeager and John Schofield visited Quincy Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Sanderson, workers on dredge 72 in the West Quincy drainage district, were forced to vacate their camp due to high water and are staying at the Taylor hotel likely for several days. Miss Bertha Greesen of Bridgeport Texas visits, staying with the Sandersons. Joe Belles has joined McWilliams Construction Co and will soon depart for Walnut with Mrs Betles. TL Mr and Mrs Fred Cane are Quincy

Local Notices and Social Movements Hit by Weather

Faye Sloskins moved his household goods from Quincy Tuesday to the upper rooms of E. B. Monroe's building on Main Street. Early Monday lightning struck the belfry of the M. E. church but caused no serious damage. Lemuel Wagg of Texas visits after 40 years, as cousin to Philip Wagg. Rev. McCumber assisted at Hull cemetery Monday afternoon.

Faye Sloskins Quincy E. B. Monroe Main Street M. E. Church Lemuel Wagg Texas Philip Wagg McCumber Hull Cemetery

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