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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
6
Beginning September 17 the midway at the state fair grounds will be a gay and glad spot featuring vaudeville oddities and daring feats. The music will not cease until the last visitor departs on Saturday night of state fair week.
Families invited to attend the state fair this fall for a full day of events. Gates open in the morning and stay open until midnight with fireworks before the grandstand. A basket lunch allows visitors to remain through night shows for one admission price.
J Alec Sloan plans three days of automobile races at the Illinois State Fair on September 17 18 and 25 with top drivers from Indianapolis and Chicago speedways. The circular dirt track has been resoiled and perfected for world records. A final day race between the winner and an airplane adds novelty as spectators are assured full fair exhibits.
Happy Hollow the Midway and Pike of the state fair will become a major amusement area this year. State fair officers affirm clean, worthy concessions. Wortham management has gathered various amusement troupes that have impressed crowds nationwide. Expect lively acts, a speeter voice, a vibrant carousel, and exciting road shows and wild west performances.
An old advertisement claims The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles for men and women. It promises regulation of bladder issues in children and offers mail delivery for $1.06. One bottle lasts two months and is said to nearly always work. Doctor address listed as W Hall in St. Louis.
The Illinois State Fair allocates 85000 in cash premiums for September 17 to 25 with 25000 in the speed department and the rest for exhibits. The State Board of Agriculture says the funding spurs top class entries and showcases what can be achieved, confident the fair will attract the best displays yet.
The Witness State notes the fair will host a large assembly for state associations. It highlights the venue as a central gathering spot for numerous stock and agricultural groups. The event runs from September 17 to 25.
Divorcees Adams couple wed again by Justice Bonney. Estate reports show receipts 3022.85 and disbursements 2732.15 in Hoffschneider estate. Lima Lake Drainage district annual report details receipts 16885.98 disbursements 15467.21. conservator Dean named in Potter insanity case with bond 700. A serious auto crash on Fishhook hill injures six, with Diker possibly internally hurt. Plainville barn fire destroys building and contents. Degrees awarded at University of Chicago convocation. Boudreau on list. Jersey St. resident Allie Banks dies. burial held. Farm named Maples approved. Kemp applies for farm name. Mrs Ellen P Brown returns from Oshkosh and Chicago trip.
The Empire Hippodrome lists September programs with Dorsey Travel Pictures China and The Christian shown across several days including matinees and night showings. Today marks the last day of the acclaimed Dorsey Pictures China praised by press and educators.
Mrs Landrum of 204 Maiden Lane removed to Blessing hospital yesterday afternoon by police ambulance on Dr H O Collins order. Dr H Becker and family returned home Sunday night after a two weeks vacation driving through Champaign Bloomington Stanhope and other central and eastern Illinois places. Miss Elsie Ryan of 925 Vine Street returned from Kansas City Kansas after summer with Mrs George Grubbe. Miss Winifred Irwin learning to drive a Willys Knight Coupe. Mrs Mary E Collins of Cannon City California arrived in Quincy and staying with J F Hughes at 1035 Jersey Street. An old schoolmates gathering will be held at Mrs Anna Lawless home near Columbus Wednesday. The Blue Flower club of YWCA will meet this afternoon for a regular business meeting. The YWCA board meeting will be Thursday at 2 30. Miss Mary B Hyde returned to Quincy after vacation at Prairie City Illinois following Lake Geneva Wisconsin conference. T Hamilton from Dayton Dick company left yesterday for Buffalo New York. The M W B GLOB of YWCA met last night for monthly business meeting with plans for coming year. State Fire Marshal Bennett left midnight for Chicago to attend marshals convention. The Young Men's league and Young Ladies league of St John’s Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 8 in the school hall. first meeting after summer recess.
The September Morning Glories burlesque show arrives at the Hippodrome Theater on Thursday September 9. London linked producers present Bert Bertram, Pat Daly, and Billy West from a London pantomime hit, with Bertram noted for his London success and a long European stage record. The act features a lively Topsy Turvy Honey Laloon style musical comedy with parts tailored to the cast.
The Christian presents a major picture hit over eight reels. The absorbing romance of a minister and an actress drives complications in this celebrated production advertised for Saturday and Sunday showings in Hall Caine’s hall.
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