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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1915

Page

4

Camp Point Plans Biggest County C E Gathering

Camp Point hosts Adams County annual Christian Endeavor convention September 24 to 26 with Pastor attendees, a full program of services, devotions, addresses, junior rallies, music, and a banquet. Harry Githens reports the outlook for the largest meeting yet. The schedule features Rev. Mortensen, Rev. Shoemaker, Rev. Endres, Rev. Bauman, Rev. Barnett, and other leaders, with programs for juniors and intermediates and a mission pageant.

C. E Adams County Camp Point Harry Githens Steve Owings Quincy Point Wm. V. Martin Daisy Mollenhauer Kate Pennington H. S. Endeavorers Laura Belle, Stephens Galesburg Christian Endeavor World Harry W. Githens Fred Speer E. _Mayfield E. P. Gates

Dr King's New Life Pills Promoted for Easy Relief

An advertisement extols Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant night laxative with a good taste and no gagging. It promises a free, easy morning bowel movement and overall day of wellness, urging readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents in a 36 count package.

Dr. Kink Dr King

Dr James Headache Powders Offer Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as the fastest and surest relief for dull throbbing splitting or neuralgic headaches. It urges readers to send someone to the drug store for a dime package and promises no disappointment after use.

Dr. James

Hancock County WCTU Rallies In East Carthage Sept 9 10

Hancock County WCTU holds a two day program in East Carthage on September 9 and 10 with devotions, county executive committee, president's message, reports, addresses, and demonstrations. Delegates from distance should notify the corresponding secretary of train arrival time.

East Carthage Hancock County Ashford Perry Mary Cutler Ida M. Parr Clara Williams Nellie Bolton Annie Baird Round Table Mary Davidson

Highways committee to inspect road work for banners

The chamber of commerce highways committee and county highway superintendent L L Boyer will meet at city hall tomorrow at 9 am to plan awarding banners to the top three townships in the recent good roads movement. Members include Mayor Abbott, W J Singleton, W A Martin, and George McAdams. A county tour to review work will precede the award at the Adams County Farm Improvement Association annual meeting in the chamber building as part of the housewarming program. The full program will be announced early next week.

Chamber of Commerce L. L. Boyer Abbott Chamber of Commerce Committee Mayor Abbott W. J. Singleton W. A. Martin George McAdams Adams County Farm Improvement ‘Association Chamber ‘of Commerce

Fire department to exhibit at fall celebration

The city will host an exhibition of fire fighting by the local fire department as part of the fall celebration. Mayor Abbott consented to the event, which will feature a demonstration from the central business district. Former Minnesota Governor A. O. Eberhart will speak on agriculture and deep waterways, drawing many visitors. Philip Holtmann returns home after visiting relatives in St. Louis.

Abbott A.O. Eberhart Minnesota Eberhart

Church Services and Schedules At Local Congregations

St Pauls Evangelical Church lists Sunday school 9 am, Bible classes, German service 10 am, evening with Salem, Ladies Aid at 1 30 pm, Young People at 6 30 pm. Cathedral of St John offers Holy Eucharist 7 30 and 11 am with Sunday school 10 am. First Union Congregational holds Rally Day with morning and evening services and Rev G T McCollum preaching. Luther Memorial features sermons on The Path Made Plain and Labor and Money with junior activities and prayer meeting. Church of the Good Shepherd schedules matins, holy eucharist, Sunday school, and evening prayers.

St. Paul's Evangelical Church St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Monroe -Street A. W. Fruechte Christ Ladies’ Aid Society Young People’ S Society Salem Men’s League St. John Seventh and Hampshire Streets William O. Cone First Union Congregational Church Twelfth and Maine Streets G. T. McCollum Chicago Luther Memorial Church Jersey Streets I. W Church of the Good Shepherd Twelfth Street Maine

Grace M E Church Service Schedule

Grace M E Church at Fourth and Lind Streets announces Sunday school at 9 15 with preaching at 10 30 by Rev P R Powers. Class meeting at 6 45 Epworth league at 7 and preaching again at 7 45 by Rev Powers. The public is invited to all services.

Grace M. E Fourth and Lind Streets P. R. Powers Rev. Powers Epworth League

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

United Brethren church sermon times listed with pastor Henry W. Trueblood. Bible school at 9:15. Preaching at 10:30 and 7:45. Junior Endeavor at 2:30. Y P S C E at 7 o'clock.

United Brethren Church Henry W. Trueblood

Vermont Street Baptist Church Service Schedule

Vermont Street Baptist church at corner Severth and Vermont streets under LeGrand D. D. pastor resumes all services Sunday. Sunday school and preaching 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. sermon “The Church, a Social Factor” includes Labor Day message. Lord's supper after the morning sermon. Young People's meeting 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic message by pastor at 7:45 p.m.

Vermont Street Baptist Severth Vermont Streets LeGrand D. D Young People’ S Meeting

Spruce Street Chapel Sunday Programs Noted

Spruce Street chapel at Fifth and Spruce hosts Sunday school at 2 30 p m and Immanuel chapel at Twenty-second and Cedar streets holds Sunday school at 3 p m Gospel service begins at 7 p m.

Spruce Street Fifth Spruce Streets Immanuel Twenty-second Cedar Streets

First German M E Church Service Schedule

On Eighth and Kentucky streets the First German M E Church invites Sunday school at 9 15 a m German preaching by the pastor at 10 30 a m theme The Blessedness of God s People Evening services at 7 30 p m A special feature will be the installation of Epworth League officers After installation the pastor will speak on The Epworth League What Does It Stand For

M.E Eighth Kentucky Streets Epfworth League Epworth League

St John’s Lutheran Church Services Notice

St John’s Lutheran church on Seventh Street between Kentucky and York invites all to Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 a m Divine services in English at 10 30 a m Evening services in English at 7 30 p m All evening services are in English Pastor W C A Martens extends a hearty invitation.

St.John’s Lutheran Church Seventh Street Kentucky York

Mission Rally at Salem Evangelical Church

A special service at Salem Evangelical Church Ninth and State streets today features Rev. H. Rahn of Edwardsville T L speaking in the morning and sharing the pulpit with local pastors in the evening the English service. An elaborate musical program supports missionary aims with proceeds from the collection.

Salem ‘Evangelical Church Salem Evangelical Church Ninth and State Streets H. Rahn Edwardsville T.L

Sunday services and reading room at First Church of Christ Scientist

The First Church of Christ Scientist at Eighteenth and Vermont streets holds Sunday service at 11 a.m. with the subject Man. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p.m. Free reading room in Stern building open daily except Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Church of Christ, Scientist Eighteenth Vermont Streets Stern

Vermont Street M E church Announces Last Sunday Services

Rev Norton Rigg leads Vermont Street M E church corner Eighth and Vermont for the final conference year Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship with sermon by the pastor at 10 30 A M subject A Spiritual Interpretation of Labor Day South Side Sunday school at 2 30 Epworth league at 6 45 subject Rally Day Evening worship at 7 45 with sermon by the pastor Jesus Labor Day Invitation. A cordial welcome to these services.

Vermont Street M. E. Church Eighth Vermont Streets Norton’ M. Rigg Labor Day South Side Epworth League

First Baptist Church Calendar Brief

First Baptist Church on Fourth and Jersey lists Oliver Reed as pastor. Bible school at 9:15 a.m. with Wm. Smith as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon follow at 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church First Baptist Fourth and Jersey Streets Oliver: Reed Wm. Smith

Glorifying the Cross and Baptismal Service Plan

A church notice lists a 6 45 p m Young People's meeting with the sermon Throw Yourself Into Your Task based on Rom 12 11 led by Wm Lock and Wm Channon. At 7 45 p m the evening worship includes baptismal service and a sermon Five Fools.

Young People's Meeting Lock Channon

Quincy Couple Married in Pittsfield this Week

John Craven Jr and Flora Mayo of Quincy wed at Pittsfield on September 1. They returned to their furnished home east of town. Emmett Canes and Lucy Phillips accompanied by Mrs Lizzie Phillips to Springfield. Mrs Phillips to remain for an extended visit. Mrs Malcolm Douglas hosted a gathering following the ceremony.

Griggsville Hil John Craven, Jr Flora, Mayo Quincy Pittsfield Emmett Canes Lucy Phillips Springfield

Dinner Club Attends Minor Local News and Moves

About a dozen ladies attended Thursday dinner as the community notes survey local activity. Mrs. Merrill Skinner hosted the Thursday club while Miss Ann L Walker receives help from Jessie McGee of Clarence Missouri for military planning this fall. Glenna Wilson traveled to Pittsfield with Perle Manton and parents, Nona Phillips heads to Quincy next week for a Reid’s store sales position, and Will Cadwell returns from hospital with slow recovery. A trained nurse arrives from Quincy to care for him. Asa McAllister buys a new six cylinder touring car in Chicago and returns home. Ora Hayden moves to Wes Harvey farm, Floyd D Jaynes moves from Yates place to Pittsfield. Jim Birchard repairs Maysville school fences and outbuildings. Mrs Ferguson travels with Harriet Fagan to St Louis en route to Galveston. Martin Allen moves back from Quincy where he was Nichols Auto salesman. Chautauqua opens here today.

Merrill Skinner Jessie McGee Clarence Ann L. Walker Glenna. Wilson Pittsfield Perle Manton Nona Phillips Quincy Reid’s Will Cadwell Jacksonville Asa McAllister Chicago Ora Hayden Hitch Wes Harvey Floyd D. Jaynes Yates Place Jim “Birchard Maysville A. P. Eferguson Harriet Fagan St. Louis Galveston Tex Martin Allen

Bridge company placed in receivership in Sioux City

The Combination Bridge company, owner of a Missouri river crossing at Sioux City, went into the hands of a receiver today. A Chicago bank holding bonds and stockholders joined the application. The court allowed expenditures up to 50000 for improvements. The bridge, built twenty years ago, was intended for a proposed railroad from Sioux City to Denver.

Sioux City Bridge Company Missouri River Chicago Denver

Hall's Catarrh Cure reward notice and endorsements

One hundred dollar reward offer for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from J. Cheney and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio vouch for F. J. Cheney. Cure taken internally, price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.

Hall BJ. Cheney, &.Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Oone National Bank OF Comer Aledo O. Hall

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