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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
15
A speaker laments rising living costs and declining purchasing power, denouncing self pity among the middle class. He urges readers to endure hardship, study the issue, and mobilize public opinion and suffrage to push for reform.
Daily fashion notes describe an afternoon frock in satin and Georgette sized for a youthful figure. Empire line hints, color pairing ideas, and bead embroidery details are offered plus fabric needs for the illustrated gown. Local social notes follow with residents visiting in Griggsville and nearby towns.
W A McCready. J J McCready and Abraham Springsteen mark a birthday reunion at 236 Cherry street. W A McCready turns 82 next birthday, J J and A Springsteen 84. The event recalls Civil War service and long friendship begun 68 years ago in Hancock county. Families of the three men are listed, with descendants in Missouri Nebraska and Oklahoma. Retired farmers, they expect children and relatives to attend across Quincy Elva and Shelby counties.
Mr and Mrs Edward Sohm of 827 Oak street celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Monday August 13 with high mass at 7 30 am and a church breakfast in the Ricker home. They were married August 13 1867 at St Boniface church by Rev H Schaefermeyer.
Braclanan and children of Mr. Sterling and Edward Sohm of Waterloo Iowa host a social event with relatives and guests including Joseph Gerber and Mr and Mrs Joseph Heckle.
Miss Josephine Washburn and Earl Mace of Linneus Mo were married at Grace Methodist church parsonage by Rev Losh. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Washburn Ursa, will reside on the groom’s farm. the couple had kept the date secret from friends until the ceremony.
Frank Dingerson and Miss Ethelyn May Schlueter were married at 8 15 Saturday evening in the parsonage of St Jacobi church by Rev. G Hamm. Attendants were Louis Dingerson and Miss May Schlueter. The groom is son of Charles Dingerson of 1313 Ohio street. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs August Schlueter of 1117 Washington street. They will live with the bride's parents temporarily.
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