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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
2
A terse notice notes attendance is down as fewer veterans return to active duty. The piece laments aging servicemen and recalls grizzled blue uniforms, with many remaining at home while others join the broader ranks or dream of days when life felt new.
The Civil War veterans, gathered in Quincy for their annual reunion, note dwindling numbers as time and the Great Designer thin their ranks. Despite a successful event, many will not answer the next year’s call, words recalling a peaceful end to a once divided nation.
Jacksonville October wedding of Miss Virginia Z Roberts and Lewis M Osborne held at Central Christian church parsonage. Rev Myron L Politius officiated and guests dined at the groom’s Grove street home. Bride, reared in Colchester, studied at Jacksonville Business College in 1913 and later worked for Thompson Produce and TH Buckthorpe.
Palmyra will host Group No 1 of the Missouri Bankers association on Friday October 29 with about 150 delegates from Schuyler Scotland Clark Adair Knox Lewis Macon Shelby Marion Randolph Monroe Ralls Howard and Pike counties online. Officers include W C Gordon Marshall president Thornton Cook Kansas City vice president W B Sanford Springfield treasurer W F Keyser Sedalia secretary E P Neff Sedalia assistant secretary C A Wardell Macon group one chairman J W Atterbury Jr Madison secretary. Palmyra luncheon Workman hall automobile drive Riverview park and a 730 pm smoker at Workman hall comprise entertainment. Program features invocation by Rev A J Thames welcome by Mayor I W Owsley responses and addresses by C A Wardell A J Meyer B F Glahn Attorney General John W Barker and Thornton A Cook with topic discussions.
The Orpheum hosted a top musical comedy titled A Night In Heidel berg featuring Norman Friedenwalds company of sixteen. Maggie Le Clair impressed with Irish songs while Jack Cavanaugh and O Roscoe led a strong quartet. The ensemble delivered two shows nightly with lively wardrobe and expert dancing. The cast included Joe McGee Fred Scheillier and Frank Rodgers delivering solid comedy. The nine act program included The Irish Tango By the Beautiful Sea Aba Daba Honeymoon After the Ball Thats All and other notable numbers. The audience responded with encores despite two performances nightly and the show promises a four day stay.
Bloomington Ill Oct 21 The D A R convention adopted unanimously a resolution protesting the national board action reducing the price of descent certificates and opposing the copyright covering them. The evening session featured a reception by Mrs Matthew T Scott in honor of national and state officers and delegates.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal antiseptic pain reliever. It claims a single application kills germs, neutralizes infection, reduces congestion, and aids natural blood flow, calling it an emergency doctor kept on hand. Prices range from 25¢ to $1.00.
Survivors of five Civil War regiments held annual reunions that closed with heartfelt goodbyes as visitors departed for their homes. Morning sessions featured short talks on battlefield experiences while the afternoon was spent in socializing. Luncheon for visitors was served by the Women’s Relief Corps at the Chamber of Commerce building. Several regiments elected officers and registered members, with the 78th Illinois Infantry adopting thanks to the Moose lodge for use of their hall.
Isabel Bates Lehman, born in York Pennsylvania, died yesterday afternoon near Payson after weeks of illness. She lived in the Payson area for about thirty years and is survived by her husband John Lehman and two daughters Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Clarence Rump. Her brother Frank Bates resides in Payson, with three brothers and two sisters in Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements are not yet set.
George Gabriel, chairman, announced a special committee of 11 businessmen to draft a plan for the 1916 fall celebration. The group, authorized last Monday, includes Levi, Calkins, Rusk, Rick er, Jochem, Steiner, Roantree, Crooks, Rosenheim and Perry. They will meet at the Chamber of Commerce building next Monday to prepare a report for the executive committee.
Ella Hall shines in The Little Blonde in Black a two reel drama directed by Julius G Furtman She plays a world wise female detective from Scotland Yard in this versatile performance See this picture at the Family theater today.
A register for recording survivors who attended the Lincoln and Douglas debate in 1858 was installed in the Chamber of Commerce rooms following a Whig suggestion. John E. Morton of Perry, NL is the first to register, with hopes others will soon call or send a card to have their names added.
A long list of individuals connected to the Soldiers’ Home and associated places names including Clayton Golden Lewistown Quincy New London Plymouth and Augusta. The fragment reads like an enrollment or roster with many personal names and spouses and multiple references to the Soldiers’ Home.
Golden Oct 22 Six thousand people filled the streets for a large celebration featuring an auto parade a band contest and a baseball game The event set attendance records and showcased hospitality The band Hamilton won first place with Clayton second A 9 to 4 baseball victory over Honey Creek capped a successful two day meet and left Golden to reflect on a well hosted celebration
Hon George H Wilson returned from Aurora after addressing Baptists of Illinois and clarified that he did not say dry workers would have passed the county option bill if united. He said the last legislature lacked about seven votes and predicted the needed support would exist at the next session.
Griggsville reports the marriage of Miss Florence Thrasher age 14 to A L Clark of Valley City celebrated Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Thrasher who attended school until Thursday two days before the wedding. Griggsville has three scarlet fever cases under strict quarantine to prevent spread. Also noted is the death of Martin Alien from kidney trouble and a scalp wound from a garage incident in Quincy.
The Union Township Teachers' meeting in Philadelphia Missouri will begin at ten o'clock with songs and a Welcome address. Readings by Zelma Lewis and Juliet Tipton. Demonstrations in primary work by Opal Crane and in history by Mrs Daelhousen. Drills include Rural Life and Needs of Today by Arthur McPike and How Parents May Cooperate With the Teacher by Edna Foster. Bring baskets and invite pupils to participate.
The ColeS group plans auto races at the YMCA next week after a late night meeting. They aim to have the track ready by Saturday for boys to survey. Buttrick of Hil England will speak to the B M C A Sunday about wartime camps and adventures.
George Schmitt barber on Fifth Street between Maine and Jersey sent a card to Bill Lehbright from the Illinois State Federation convention in Alton. It notes good prospects of bringing home the bacon next year and mentions Labor temple as a potential rendezvous for the convention. One case in police court involved Clara Miller, arrested for peace disturbance at 206 Broadway, fined $5 and costs. James McAllister, who traveled downtown with a card titled A Cripple's Appeal, was arrested for vagrancy and carried a tag from card proceeds.
E F Bradford notes continued interest in the general office of C B Q and asserts Al Ellis deserves any promotion. Hart will assist. Ellis praised as a jewel in railroad circles who knows the business from A to Z. Public sentiment supports recognizing his merit in Quincy.
Jackson school seventh to ninth graders form the Boys’ Athletic Club to promote athletics and social events. Officers include John Seggelke as president, Amon Daugherty as vice president, Eugene Ward as secretary, Manuel Schwartz as treasurer, with plans for socials and entertainments.
Seniors sophomores and the junior list announced for first month at Quincy High School.
The list shows ten seniors four juniors and sixteen sophomores with freshmen excluded due to transfer to junior high. The seniors include Margaret Beatty Laurel Davis Eleanor Ellis Richard Harris Mildred Kincaid Daisy Mollenhauer Rae Freece Erma Myers Russell Rainwater Idella Waters. Juniors Elmarar Fletcher Robert Garrison Theo Koelsch Clara Weigmann. Sophomores Elizabeth Bartlett Ray Baum Edna Collins Virginia Fry Florence Gill Ines Gillenwater Ralph Heidbreder Clifford Henry Edith Hilgenbrinls Mildred Loos Lloyd Schmeideskamp Ruby Segal Lucile Schulte Roxie Stuart Lawrence The san Dorothy Weisenburger.
On Friday October 22 the Al Gorrell Company presents The Girl Upstairs. Saturday October 23 features September Morn with matinee and night shows. Sunday October 24 showcases A Father's Sin with matinee and night. Saturday October 30 Julia Sanderson, Jonald Brian, Joseph Cawthorn star in The Girl From Utah.
The laughable farce The Girl Upstairs will be the bill at the Tippodrome again tonight. The Gor ell Stack company presented this easing play to a large audience last night and it was pronounced one of the best offerings.
A lively musical play at the Hippodrome Saturday afternoon and evening offers witty dialogue and catchy tunes. Rudolph Plastric, who claims to painted September Morn, dodges imposters while a publicity seeker and a bridesmaid share comic misdirection. The forty‑piece company delivers strong musical numbers with tango and Hesitation Waltzes.
The Girl From Utah, a musical comedy headlined by Julia Sanderson Donald Brian and Joseph Lawthorn, will be staged at the Hippodrome on October 30. Originating in London it was brought to America by Shales Frohman last season. Book by James T Tanner music by Paul Rubens and Sydney Jones with several Kern numbers. A large company of principals and a chorus of pretty girls will present it.
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