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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1916

Page

2

Program Arranged for Webster School Year’s Work

The Webster school Parent-teacher association outlines a year of programs starting November with Mr A H Park hosting, a December Christmas event, and monthly topics including obedience moving pictures birds school for backward children vacations and more. Officers listed include President L M Greenman and Vice President Otis Johnston with several committee roles noted. Afternoon meetings at 8 and evening meetings at 8.

Parent-teacher's Association of Webster School A. H. Park Pipe W. Heidbreder Allfred Ellis J. A. Arrowsmith S. Harris Joseph Weiler Moving Pictures John T. Inghram A. Daugherty Geo. McAdams Sterbert Schott Marion Stanbury I. E. Musselman Charles Rosenheim Herman Davidson Ruth Pumpelly Miss Kordsieman Thos. E. Thompson Will Sinnock Thelma McDole F. W. Crane Otto Wurl L. M. Greenman Hoelscher Frank Garrett Glen Briggs Otis Johnston E. T. Seger G. A. Binkert M. F. Carrott W. R. Stanbury

Halloween Fun At Webster School Frolic Pleases Pupils

Parents and pupils enjoyed Webster school's Halloween frolic Friday night with corn stalks pumpkins and ghost rooms. A Kitchen Symphony Orchestra minstrel show, four cake walkers Thelma McDole Agnes Bitter Kenneth Stewart and Herbert Schott, and songs Aloha Oe and Are You From Dixie delighted attendees.

Webster School Thelma McDole Agnes Bitter Kenneth Stewart Herbert Schott Dixie Doc Yac

Poley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed For Eleven Years Use

A testimonial from Mrs. Chas Rietz of Allen Mills Pa praises Poley’s Honey and Tar as a long trusted remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The ad claims it relieves hoarseness tickling throat bronchial coughs and inflammation without opiates and promotes restful sleep. Miller Arthur Drug Co. adv.

Chas, Rietz Allen Mills Poley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Probate Notes In County Court Athens Estate Without will

Maretta J. Roberts was named executrix for Milly B. Roberts who died in Athens Tennessee last spring. The estate valued at 500 dollars has no will. W. T. and Sarah L. Nutt filed a report showing assets totaling 6939.69 dollars and equal payouts. Debts and legacies totaled 4002.15 dollars. Widow received 1480.15 dollars and each of three children Gerald Aletha Verna received 485.77 dollars.

Maretta J. Roberts Milly B. Roberts Athens Tenn W. T Sarah L. Nutt W. D. Nutt Gerald Aletha Verna

Art Essay Contest Prizes Awarded to City Students

The city art essay contest on "The Picture I Like Best and Why" awarded prizes to 12 top essays from 600 submitted by schoolchildren after viewing a local exhibit. Judges chaired by Mrs. J. Will Wall distributed cash and art supplies to students across Emerson Jefferson Franklin and Berrian schools.

Chamber of Commerce J. Will Wall Lyman M. Greenman Bessie Durant M. Edward Fawcett Edward Donahue S. Murphey George Binkert Louis Wolf

Jackson school pupils entertain P T A program

Miss Mabel VanSteel’s room led a Friday afternoon program with exercises and games for the Parent-Teachers’ association. Mrs Clara White resigned as president and Mrs Hedges was elected to succeed. Mrs John Hermann’s role was taken by Mrs Harvey Frey. Next meeting set for November 17 with George Gabriel, school board president, and Charles M. Gill to speak.

Mabel VanSteel Parent-Teachers' Association of Jackson School Clara White Hedges John Hermann Harvey Frey George Gabriel Charles M. Gill

Gill speaks to Jefferson parents on education functions

Charles M. Gill addressed the Jefferson school Parent-Teachers Association Friday afternoon on the topic Functions which enter into education. A large group of mothers attended and were served refreshments by teachers. A chorus of eighth and ninth grade girls sang.

Charles M. Gill Parent- Teachers’ Association of Jefferson

Irving School Mothers Day Program Noted

Mrs. M. E. Fawcett addressed pupils and their mothers in rooms led by Miss Cora Lemley, Miss Christel Kramer, and Miss Jessie Robertson at Irving school Thursday afternoon. Ice cream and cake were served as each room presented a short program for their mothers.

Irving School M. E. Fawcett Cora Lemley Christel Kramer Jessie Robertson

YMCA Campaign Sees Thirty New Members Added

Thirty members were added to the Y M C A campaign since Wednesday, with a luncheon report noting $219.25 in cash. Four teams each recruited five members, led by captains T Chester Poling, W F Pearce, Charles E Lane, and O D Frank. The campaign closes at 6 pm tonight, though recruitment continues.

T. Chester Poling W. F. Pearce Charles FE Lane O. D. Frank

Corn Growers Show in West Ely Today

Palmyra Missouri October 28 fourth annual colt and corn show of South River township will be held in West Ely school today open to residents of five districts West Ely Stone Hill Woodland Crabapple and the Lutheran school P H Ross state county agent leader in charge of county agent work will accompany County Agent Neilson The High school agricultural class will attend with Prof Nelson for experience in corn show work A pig feeding contest for youths under 19 offers awards from White Eagle farm Bank also sponsors second annual corn show on November 15 1916 with prizes for best six ears of white and yellow corn open to Marion County citizens

Palmyra South River Township West Ely Stone Hill Woodland Crabapple P. H. Ross Columbia Knox County Neilson Nelson White Eagle Farm Marion County Savings Bank Marion County

Funeral and illness notes from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

The funeral of Henry C. Miller was held in the chapel with burial at the Soldiers' Home cemetery. A reception committee was formed at the Hotel Quincy for the Hughes special train arrival. Several residents and visitors are reported ill or seriously ill, with ongoing care at the home and hospital.

Henry C. Miller Soldiers’ Home Ida Neill Sergeant Neill Mary Baker Corporal Baker Eliza A. Brady Quincy Hughes Anders Westlake Miller

Paroled Father Violates Support Order in County Court

Rathbur Paroled Milliard Rath faced county court on Friday for failing to support his four children. He was found guilty but with extenuating circumstances. Judge McCarl sentenced him to parole and ordered payments of 38 a week for child support.

Rathbur Milliard Rathburn McCarl

Sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Relief

Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves neuralgia dull throb and sore muscles. It penetrates without rubbing, soothes stiffness from sprains and strains, and offers faster, cleaner relief than fussy plasters or ointments. Also eases insect bites bruises bumps in children. One bottle 25 cents at your Druggist.

Sloan

Death Comes After Five Days Illness in Coatsburg Area

Edward Michael Tjaden died at home near Coatsburg at 8:30 on a Wednesday after a five day illness. Born September 6, 1853 in Freiburg Germany, he was 63. He immigrated to America as a child and married Dena Ewen in 1875, fathering nine children. He was a German Lutheran Church member and leaves a large family. Funeral at Coatsburg Lutheran Church, with services later in Golden Trinity Lutheran. Burial in Golden German cemetery.

Edward Michael Tjaden Coatsburg Freiburg Germany America Dena Ewen Tjaden German Lutheran Church of Golden John Albert Benjamin Richard Edward Tjaden Carrie Alfred Krallman Columbus Coatsburg Lutheran Church Zeilinger Trinity Lutheran Church Golden Darrow Golden German Cemetery

Fall Creek Man Learns Cousin Fred Echternkamp Dies in Arlington

Henry Squires Echtenkamp of Fall Creek received word Thursday that his cousin Fred Echternkamp died in Arlington Nebraska. Death occurred Thursday morning. Echternkamp was known in Quincy and was a prominent Arlington businessman.

Henry “Squires” Echtenkamp Fall Creek Fred Echternkamp Arlington Neb Mr. Echternkamp Quincy

Funeral services for Miss Rebecca Smyth this afternoon

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her niece Mrs. Robert McIntyre on North Forty second street. Friends are invited. Private burial will follow in Woodland cemetery.

Rebecca Smyth Robert McIntyre North Forty-second Street Woodland Cemetery

Burial for Mrs Ollie Taylor to Barry by 5 o'clock train

The body of Mrs Ollie Taylor of 312 Jersey Street who died at Blessing Hospital at 1 30 am Thursday will be taken to Barry on the 5 o'clock Wabash train this morning for burial.

Ollie Taylor Jersey Street Blessing Hospital Barry

PUPILS RECITAL AT QUINCY COLLEGE OF MUSIC THIS AFTERNOON

A pupils recital will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at Quincy College of Music. The program lists Light and Morning Song by Hudson Ella May Hill Rock a Bye Song An April Shower and more selections by a list of students including Ella May Hill Virginia Bittlestone Car lene Ellerbusch Jane Weaver Robert Wolfe Alice Rosenheim Winnifred Wolfe Katheryn Anderton and Mildred Harlan.

Quincy College of Music Hudson Ella May Hill Cramm Helen Cook Valsette Leo Oehmler Raymond Lees Tellier Phyllis Averkamp Grace Waltz Virginia Bittlestone Krogmann Flora Michelman Friml Virginia Kohl Lemony Eveene Hess Bendix Pauline Slarris Lach Katheryna Anderton Vilach Mildred Harlan

Deeds Recorded in Coatsburg Transfers Highlighted

Elizabeth Leach transfers lot 10 block 1 to Clarence E. Allen for 300 dollars. Charles M. Gibbs sells lots 10 and 11 block 1 to Clarence E. Allen for 250 dollars. Wen. E. Wawkins conveys lot 1 block 1 and lot 12 block 1 to George Pferman for 250 dollars.

Elizabeth Leach Clarence E. Allen Coatsburg Charles M. Gibbs Wen. E. Wawkins George Pferman

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Summary

Grace Methodist Lina Wirth streets Rev Lesh pastors Sunday school 9:80 morning service Epworth league 6:30 preaching Vermont Street Vermont and Eight Rev G W Oliver pastor Sunday school 9:15 morning services 10:30 Epworth league 8:00 close at 6:46 evening sermon 7:30 Bethel Jefferson and Twelfth Rev Emil Goets pastor Sunday school 9:16 German service 10:30 Epworth league 6:46 Evening services 7:46 First German Kentucky and Highth Rev A H Hertzler pastor Sunday schedule 9:15 morning service 10:30 Morning subject Co-Workers With God Evening services in the tabernacle

Grace Methodist Lina Wirth Lesh Unday Vermont Street Vermont G. W. Oliver Bethel—Jefferson and Twelfth Emil Goets Epworth League Kentucky Highth A. H. Hertzler Tabernacle

Baptist church schedule across city streets

Vermont Street Vermont and Seventh streets host Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching at 11 led by Rev Thomas Stephenson at First Baptist Jersey and Fourth streets with 9 15 Sunday school Young Peoples 6 46 and 7 45 evening service ImpManu Chapel Cedar and Twenty second holds Sunday school 2 00 pm followed by meeting and gospel services Highth Elm corner Rev T J Smith leads morning 11 00 Sunday school 2 30 and 7 80 evening services

Vermont Street Vermont Seventh Streets Thomas Stephenson First Baptist Jersey Fourth Streets Young Peoples Meeting Immanual Chapel Cedar and Twenty-second Fomer People’s Meeting Eighth and Elm Highth Elm Streets T. JL. Smith

Good Shepherd Church Service Times Noted

In Maine and Twelfth Rev. G. M. Gamble is priest in charge. Matins at 7:00, Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11:00, Sunday school at 10:00.

Good Shepherd Maine G. M. Gamble

Cathedral of St. John Service Times Notice

Cathedral of St. John Hampshire and Seventh invites worshipers to Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 11 a m and Sunday school at 10:00 led by Rev. W. O. Cone.

ST. John Hampshire W. O. Cone

Congregational Church Schedule on Twelfth and Maine

Rev. George Arthur Buttrick presides at Congregational Church located at Twelfth and Maine. Sunday school begins at 9:45, morning service at 11:00, and evening service at 7:30.

Twelfth Maine Street George Arthur Buttrick

First Church of Christ Services and Reading Rooms

Sunday services at 11:00 AM with a Wednesday meeting at 8:00 PM. Free reading rooms in the Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Morning subject: Everlasting Punishment.

First Church of Christ Vermont Eighteenth

Schedule for Hartley Tabernacle Services Sunday

Broadway and Eighth pastor R H Hartley announces Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 10 30 Christian Pigewyns at 6 45 and evening service at 7 46 both morning and evening services held in the tabernacle.

Broadway and Eighth R. H Hartley Christian Pigewyns The Tabernacle

St. Jacobi and Luther Memorial Church Services Notice

Washington and Eighth St. and Jersey and Twelfth St. churches schedule Sunday services at 10:00 and 7:45 with Sunday schools at 9:00 and 9:15 and C E events including Junior and C EL times. Rev. Hamm and Rev. Bingaman lead congregations with sermons indicated.

St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Washington G. D. Hamm Luther Memorial Jersey I. W. Bingaman C. E Tabernacle

Evangelical Churches Schedule Services in City

St Peter's Evan gelical York and Ninth led by Rev Paul Langhorst holds Sunday school at 9 90 and German service at 10 00 Young People's meeting at 7 00. Salem Evangelical Ninth and State under Rev H L Leemhuis offers Sunday school at 8 30 pm and services at 10 00 with the morning subject Grace and Faith. Christ Evangelical runs Sunday school at 9 15 German service at 10 30. St Paul Monroe street Rev A W Fruechte conducts Sunday school at 10 am and Young People's meeting at 7 00 pm between Ninth and Tenth. St John's Evangelical Kentucky and Seventh under Rev W A Martens offers Sunday school at 5 00 and Divine service.

St. Peter's Monroe Street A. W. Fruechte St. John's Evangelical kKentucky W. A Martens

Christian church service times and locations listed

First Christian Church at Ninth and Broadway led by W D Endres holds Bible school at 9:15 am and communion service at 10:30 am with preaching at 11:06 am. Hast End at Twenty-fifth and High Streets has Bible school at 9:30, communion at 10:36, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, services at 7:30. United Bhr Sixth and Cedar Streets, led by H W Trueblood, lists Bible school at 9:16, preaching at 10:30, Junior C B at 2:80 pm, C B at 6:46, with evening tabernacle services.

First Christian Church Ninth and Broadway W. D. Endres High Streets Rev. J. Brogden Bible School Communion Christian Endeavor United Bhr Sixth Cedar Atreets H. W. Trueblood Peatos Tabernacle

Unitarian Church Service Times Announced

Unitarian services led by Rev Kymann Greenman at Sixteenth and Hampshire streets. Sunday school begins at 9 48 with morning worship at 11 00.

Unitarian Sixteenth and Hampshire Streets Kymann Greenman Unday School

Two Barry Residents Die in Pike County Tragedy

Mrs. Sarah Burk and J. S. Pheneger, prominent Barry residents in Pike County, are reported dead. Mrs. Burk died at 3 30 in the afternoon, with details of Pheneger’s death not fully disclosed in the fragment.

Sarah Burk J. S. Pheneger Barry Pike County Burk

Obituary notices for two Barry Pike County residents

The text reports the deaths of Mr. Pher, 83, born in Cincinnati in 1842, a long time wagonman in Barry and a Civil War veteran of the 90th Illinois Infantry, and Mrs. Burk, 86, born in Nash Tenn. She married A B Burk in Quincy in 1850 and lived with her daughter Ella Hadsell in Barry. Both were members of local churches and fraternal organizations.

Pher Pheneger Cincinn Barry Weller Pike County Masons Illinois Fantry Christian Church Burk Nash Tenn Shers A. B. Burk Quincy Ella Hadsell Methodist Church

Licenses Listed for Camp Point Residents Beghtel Mitchell

A local license notice lists Jesse Abner Beghtel of Camp Point and Hattie May Mitchell of Camp Point among those authorized.

E Licenses Jesse Abner Beghtel Camp Point Hattie May Mitchell

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