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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
6
Quincy's Morning Star steamship of Blairline returned yesterday at noon from a season end excursion to New Orleans. Passengers from up-river towns toured Quincy by streetcar, reporting a pleasant trip. The vessel runs twice yearly for navigation season openings and closings.
A Baby's coming is anticipated with joy and care to ensure a happy birth. Mother's Friend, sold at druggists, is described as valuable for easing childbirth, making the mother comfortable, and helping the baby be strong. It promises effectiveness, reliability, and years of safe use with definite instructions included.
Fue Quong Tai a talented Chinese singer with American vaudeville acclaim headlines the Orpheum for the first half of the week. Reviewers hint at her embodying Puccini's Madame Butterfly while she and four other numbers headline a weekend offering.
Thomas Fuller, 57, admitted burglarizing the Frye hotel in Loraine last Saturday night. He claimed seven penitentiaries formed his life, and asked police to arrest him so he could end his life behind bars, saying prison offers care lacking on the outside. He described a cold, cruel life and his wish to return to confinement.
Notes from Sel Bragg and nearby towns report sightings of residents Albert Markwood and Mr Markus on recent streets, Chester Van Dyke’s Mendon trip, and many attending Quincy’s fall celebration. Local events include Mrs Fannie Woodruff’s sale, a well received town hall picture show, and Mary Houghton’s funeral at the Christian church with interment at Denson Cemetery. Rev. Nichols preached at the Christian Church, German Lutherans announce a bazaar, and Pearl Zimmerman attended a Hamilton funeral. other visits include Banevichters from Steffienville, Nicol visiting Edina, and Ralph Nicol in La Belle. The Christian Endeavor convention ended with J B Robison’s sermon. Mrs Jennie Murphy visited Lewistown. Mrs Rebecca Victor and family visits noted. Dr Brainerd plans to move to Duncan Bridge. Dorcas society held a shower for Ruth Baker. Miss Ruth Baker soon to wed Herbert Hunziker of Knox City.
Miss May Baker and Miss Madge Simpson, students in Kirksville, spent weekend with Reuben McKinney family. Mrs J L Scoggin and Miss Mattie visited John Quail Sr. Mrs Earl Haldeman traveled to Quincy. Frederick Layton of Milwaukee arrived for a Layton family visit. Miss Beckie Battles went to Kirksville Saturday night.
The notice urges readers who have misplaced items such as a watch or a parasol to telephone a Lost advertisement to The Whig, initiating a local help seek and recovery effort through a newspaper classifieds service.
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