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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1916

Page

6

Sermons by Dr Agnew and Local Church Officers Elected

Carthage notes a quarterly conference at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Dr. Smith district superintendent. A Saturday evening business meeting elected officers for the year, with Dr. Agnew of Hedding college preaching both services. Committees and social union leaders named, a picnic for Leona McAnulty’s departure noted, plus class picnic details and local civic notices.

Carthage Methodist Episcopal Church Smith Galesburg Agnew Hedding College W.A. Kirkpatrick G. W. Bailey G. H. Pumphrey J. W. Williams W. W. Lawless L. B. Clark Wm. Burgner W. O. Kunkle J. G. Johnson J. B. Johnson Palmer J. Johansen Harvey Moore F. Kirkpatrick Rebecca Baxter Belle Harris Gladstone Clark Epworth League R. N. Smith Martha Kirkpatrick Social Union G. E. Pumphrey Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Stella Gordon Women’s Home Missionary Society

Marion County gains new farm adviser

Marion county welcomes T Nielson as the new farm adviser based in Palmyra. Dane by ancestry, born in Kansas in 1879, he brings experience from the United States and the Philippines. He succeeds J F Gilmore, who left for Mercer county. Nielson aims to aid farmers with seed needs for wheat and rye and to foster cooperation via the county farm bureau.

Palmyra Sept. S H T. Nielson Marion County United States Philippines Mr. Nickson J. F. Gilmore Mercer County Marion Country Kansas Hoo T. Nielson Denmark Iowa State College United States Department of Agriculture Fanning K Sas Farmers’ Institute Farm Bureau Segan Padmyra

Free Day at Fair a Great Success in Palmyra

Palmyra Sept 8 opening of Marion county fair drew large crowds on the first children day. Field events featured 50 yard dash winners Eugene Hall Hannibal and Ben Fink West Ely, 100 yard dash winner Alva Cox Palmyra, 220 and 440 yard dashes won by Alva Cox and Geo Phillips Philadelphia. High jump tied Glenn Todd and Carroll Moss. Many prize winners listed in preserves jams jellies and vegetables with Mrs Padgett and Miss Clara Seymour prominent. Community notes include state farm adviser H T Neilson, pastors changes, and local notices.

Palmyra Eugene Hall Hannibal Ben Fink West Ely Miss Ramey Philadelphia Miss Turner Hester Alva Cox Lawrence Wallbracht Geo. Phillips Glenn Todd Carrol Moss Lawrence Wallfracht Lloyd Rogers Agricultural Hall Chris Schmidt J. J. Padgett Shelbina Clara Seymour W. S. Seymour Alma Howell Louis Crane T. T. Powell Wm. Dickson Fred Voepel P. A. Bross W. O. Rigner H. T Englehardt J. J John Gottman Andrew White C. S. Taylor Geo. Vaughn Charles Nix Charles S. Taylor Chris Foster L. AL. Shafer Marcus Bourne Lena ‘Thompson Chas. Donelson F. G. Bier Ira Suter Jake Bross J. T. Englehardt Jo M. Gash Nellie Heinze G. B. Bledsoe W. J. Buckley Naomi Peter Mabel Foster Nelly van Landingham P. A.S A. J. Thomas W. S. Foster Rusk Markus Bourne Jake Patri C. H. Young Albert Bross Jno R. Gash F. O. Powell Ada Maddox May Boulware P .A. Bross W. A. Foster Eugene Welsz Jacob Peters P.A. Bross W. A. Reigel Edna Foster H. M. Divinity G. T. Stout Alta Heany Ernest Christian Lewistown Rufus Christian F. W. Smith Granville Sherman and Son Memphis Marion County T. K. Gash Ashville N.C J. A. Mumpower Fayette J. M. Losey C. H. Phillips Aux Vasse McIlroy Clarence C. M. Gray Hugh McLeod Freidebach LaGrange Mary Frances Keller Granville Keller R. N. Johnson Kansas City A. S. Kelley Audrey Christian Emporia Kansas Adiene Buell O. C. McKay Meridian A. J. Thames Niagara Falls Oberlin Ohio Indianapolis Conservatory of Musical Art Savannah Institute Savannah Tenn Madison Willis Chicago

Dutch Professors Are Offered Chairs Abroad

In The Hague officials report Germany is seeking to attract Flemish university staff after Ghent recruitment attempts failed. The move aims to strengthen academic ties and fill chairs at German or allied institutions amid wartime disruption.

The Hague Netherlands Ghent Germany

Amusements Today Theater Offerings and Casts

The Orpheum and Belasco circuits present a lineup including The Newlyweds with Orpheum players, Fathers of Men featuring Robert Edeson, The Way of the World by Clyde Fitch, The Millionaire's Son with Richard Johnson, Canimated Nooz Pictorial, The Race for Life starring Helen Gibson, The Clown with Victor Moore, Gloria's Romance featuring Henry Kolker and Billie Burke, Mutual Weekly's The Counterfeit Earl, and Sibyl's Scenario with Quincy-Marie Empress in the Empress program.

Belasco Robert Edeson Clyde Fitch Richard Johnson Canimated Nooz Pictorial Helen Gibson Victor Moore the Clown Savoy Henry Kolker Billie Burke Gloria Mutual Weekly Quincy Marie Empress

Orpheum Players Open With The Newlyweds Comedy

The Orpheum theater staged the initial performance of The Newlyweds as the closing piece in a program headlined by Mr. Williams. Critics hailed it as a screamingly funny comedy with witty situations and a versatile company delivering a boom from start to finish. A matinee is planned for Saturday and Sunday followed by a big farewell performance Sunday night.

Orpheum Players Orpheum Theater Williams

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Methodist Church DR. Agnew S. S. Chapman Helen Moore Elizabeth Boswell J. Johansen W. A. Kirkpatrick J. W. Ferris Temperance Ira E. Cronk J W. Williams J. W. Shepherd S. S. Taylor Tre Syssie McAnult Leona McAnulty Wichita Mary Davidson Emily Pennock Letta Simmons Myrtle Rams Litta Bolles Julia Noyles Delia Bolles Helen Moyes C.P. Johnson E. O. Reaugh J. P. Beckman Domestic Science Club H. D. Hoover Dorcas Parker House Henry Steckel Hancock County Soldiers’ and Sailors Nauvoo Colusa Luray Clyde Tavenner Rock Island Wm. G. Graham Aledo W. A. Robertson A. R. Robertson Ed. Davis J. Walton Harnest East Carthage Geo. R. Hearne Keokuk Hearne Undertaking Establishment C. A. Garard Fairview Geo. Kirkpatrick Orpheum Broadway Knickerbocker Star Arenic Boe Mas Colbren Shen Ealp Péict Mays Drug Store Cor Lth Hampshire Sts Dittmann Nine O’clock Shoe Factory Star Theater Good Luck Shoe CO Quincy National Bank Fourth and H. T. Nielson Fanny WT. Nielson Dr. King H. T. Neilson Court House Hecomes State Board of Agriculture Eral Katherine Mackey J. W. Owsley Roberta Reigel Laverton W. T. Louden Alton, Ill J. Q. A. Metcalf J. H. Ladd Ft. Dodge Geo. W. Moore Moore J. W. Cross Fannie May Schanz Richard N. Coleman Octavia Medaris Arthur Holford Cameron, Ill Viola Collins Pittsfield Wm. A. Shatwell Nellie N. Gross Faber, Mo John H. T. McGee Ollie May Moberly George C. Taylor Pearl Athon Edward Robitail Montreal Can Mary Burns A. R. Briar Good Hope Bertie Swigart Tennessee L. J. Snyder Viola M. Hoover George G. Shulse Beulah Myers Jefferson City LDL Ta Are Jonas Meyer & CO
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