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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1916

Page

7

Big Production of Experience At Empire Theater Here

The Empire presents Experience by William Elliott F Ray Comstock and Morris Gest at the Hippodrome on November 15 and 16 with two evening shows and a Thursday matinee. It promises a vivid youth story of temptations hopes and reverses with a musical backdrop, new songs, dances, and splendid costumes. mail orders are now being filled.

Empire Theater Quincy Theater William Elliott F. Ray Comstock Morris Gest Hippodrome

Rotarians Celebrate Halloween Luncheon Tuesday

The invitation for the Rotary luncheon on Tuesday features cats pumpkins and owls and recalls boyhood pranks with a playful Halloween theme. The secretary signs as HALLOWE'EN inviting members to reminisce and enjoy pumpkin pie at the meeting.

Hallowe'en Deacon Jones Pumpkin Piel

Milk Wagon Turned Over by Street Car

A Hodgdon Dairy delivery wagon was struck by an eastbound Highland Park street car near 9th street on Maine at 8 AM. The wagon and horse overturned, the horse escaped with minor bruises, while broken glass and milk littered the pavement. Ad copy follows.

Hodgdon Dairy Highland Park 9Th Street Maine Standers

Deceives Wife With Anonymous Letter

Archie Davis of Burlington Indiana is under arrest in Detroit on a charge of wife desertion. He disappeared last August and was reported murdered via anonymous letter to his wife. Police traced him after photographs circulated and located him in Detroit.

Burlington Archie Davis Detroit Davis

Dancing Chicklets Open at Bijou in Palm Beach A Day

LeRoy Osborne's Dancing Chicklets and a 15 member musical comedy company open a week at the Bijou theater this afternoon with a 2:30 matinee and 7:15 and 9:00 evening shows. The act is praised as a top tabloid troupe with special scenery and a strong chorus. The program combines singing, dancing, and comedy for a lively bill.

LeRoy Osborne Bijou Palm Beach Osborne

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