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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1915

Page

8

Ladies Calendar Guild Meeting and Local Notices

The Ladies Calendar from the First Presbyterian church announces their first full meeting at 2 30 in the church parlors, with talks by School Children's Aid and the board of education. A social hour follows, and attendance is urged. The column also notes a string of local movements, travels, and family news including appendicitis, new births, trips to Chicago and St Louis, and various moves and visits among Quincy residents and affiliates.

Guild of the First Presbyterian Church J. W. Westermann Children’s Aid Constance’ Ellis Board of Education J.M. Winters

Local Pick-Ups Highlight Overland Week Celebration

A local note lists events including a Thursday 7:30 lecture on the Knight Motor by the Chamber of Commerce with free public admission. Several staff and residents are mentioned visiting or traveling, including Miss Ella McKenna ill with malaria, Miss Marie Gray visiting from Philadelphia, and J A Hanna attending a Chicago Y M C A meeting. Justice Ben Heckle united Edwin C Falk and Bessie Davis in marriage in a North Sixth Street court ceremony.

Knight Motor Chambero of Commerce The Whig Ella McKenna Rock Creek L. B. Boswell Quincy Freight Bureau Chicago Marie «Gray Philadelphia Elmer Lummis Thomas Jones Fort Logan Colo C. I. Wood J. A. Hanna Linois Y. M. C Merle Lumm Urbana University of Illinois U.of dL Quincy Music Club Quincy College of Music Heckle North Sixth Street Ben Heckle Edwin C. Falk la Belle Bessie Davis Wyaconda

Labor Day Celebration Planned by Hannibal and Quincy

Hannibal and Quincy central bodies plan the region’s largest Labor Day event. J J Deusel and John H Abrams were tasked to woo Quincy unions next month. A cordial letter from Quincy was read thanking Hannibal for past support. Hannibal will invite the state barber's convention to Hannibal for 1916. William Barger was authorized to extend the invitation to the barber association.

Hannibal Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly John H. Abrams Gem City William Barger Moberly

Dates Set for Joint Dedication and Celebration

October 12 to 14 will host the joint dedication of the Fifth Regiment armory on Jersey street and the Merchants' Fall Celebration. Gov. Dunne is expected to attend the armory dedication with Col. Wood receiving notice from Adjutant-General Dickson. The merchants celebration committee meets Thursday at 10:30 AM to finalize plans, including chartering all city theaters with free admission on Thursday evening.

Col. Wood F. S. Dickson Springfield Dunne Quincey Fifth’ Regiment Jersey Street Merchants’ Celebration Executive

Rotarians Hold Interesting Meeting at Hotel Quincy

A Rotary Club session in the Hotel Quincy opened with a translated letter from Count Bernstorff of the German government. The discussion covered German responses to a prior jest about the Germans. Six new members were welcomed, and G. Al Urban spoke briefly on oil wells cash registers and whiskey. D. H. Palmer of Central States Sales attended as a guest.

Count Bernstorff Rotary Club Quincy Adelpohl J. W. Wall G. al Urban Central States Sales Company

Empire Hippodrome Plays September Schedule

At the Empire Hippodrome on September 15 there is The Eternal City matinee and night. September 19 offers Henpecked Henry matinees and night. September 22 features Sari with Mizzi Hajos. Peace on September 26 stars Jack Bessy Stock.

Sari Mizzi Hajos Jack ‘Bessy

Last Day of The Eternal City at Hippodrome

The Eternal City photo drama ends in two showings today at the Hippodrome. It is the season’s biggest picture and viewers are urged not to miss it.

E. J. Parker East Dexbury Mass Mary Bull Miss Bull Parker i

Henpecked Henry to Play at Hippodrome Next Sunday

Halton Powell presents the musical comedy Henpecked Henry at the Hippodrome next Sunday. Billed as the funniest road show, it promises hearty laughs and pretty girls, with actors built for pure amusement.

Halton Powell Henry Hippodrome

Sari Musical Bit Coming to Hippodrome Next Week

New York’s Hungarian operetta Sari known as The Gypsy Leader reaches the Hippodrome next Wednesday. Music by Emmerich Kalman, English book by Cushuy and Heath, stars Mizzi Hajes and Charles Meaking. Popular songs include Love Has Wings and There’s No Place Like Home for You.

Henry W. Savage Hippodrome Europe New York City Mr. Savagey Emmerich Kalman Budapest New York C.C. S. Cushuy E. P. Heath Henry Mizzi Hajes Charles Meaking

Fashion Show Sparks New York Gown Sensations

Readers glimpse a striking fashion event described as shocking the New York scene with bold gowns. The article notes elegant settings, four skilled orchestras, and performers who sing and dance with graceful motion, signaling a standout show in the era.

New York

Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Cough Remedy Claim

An advertisement extols Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as a universal cure for colds. It promises to strengthen the throat against germs and urges households to keep a bottle on hand for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Senator McNay Visits Ursa Courthouse Board Session

Senator C. R. McNay of Ursa paid a business call in town yesterday. He appeared before the board of supervisors in the courthouse in a gesture of old times, continuing his local ties.

C. R. McNay Ursa Board of Supervisors

Fall Creek Bridge Completed by Heithold Work

Henry Heithold built the Fall Creek bridge which was yesterday accepted as complete by Highway Superintendent Boyer. The project meets the expected standards and is considered finished.

Fall Creek Henry Heithold Boyer

Two Speeders Fined for Speeding in City Court

George Fischer Jr and Frank Arnold paid fines of 825 and costs totaling 32.50 after being charged with speeding near Twentieth and Hampshire streets. Fischer drove his own car and Arnold a jitney bus. Others heard included Charles Dabney case dismissed after wife admitted fault, Lewis Graff guilty of peace disturbance, and Looney Powell fined $2 for intoxication.

George Fischer Frank Arnold Blackwood Hampshire Streets Fischer Arnold Charles Dabney

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