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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
8
The piece warns that stress and excitement tempt reckless spending especially during illness travel and vacations. It cautions about budget neglect the burden on a sick person and family debts urging disciplined records and cautious daily expenses to avoid ruinous costs. It reflects on luxury of occasional indulgence versus constant penny watching.
Daily Fashion Hints notes a dainty party frock for girls aged eight to twelve. The design features white point d esprit over silk, pastel shades with matching ribbon trim, a normal waist, and a full flaring skirt. Added trends include long waists, Setch plaid and navy serge ensembles, and corduroy and velveteen for coats and dresses.
A social roundup reports Charles Lee Weems hosting eighty guests at the country club in honor of Miss Dorothy Stevenson of Gilman Illinois. Guests danced, with punch, ice cream and cake served. Various residents, such as Mrs Edith Hester, Mrs C H Fosgate, Mrs E N Monroe, and many others, are noted for dinners, bridge parties, and visits across cities including Chicago St Louis Detroit and Windsor. A final line asks a whimsical question about a man falling for a woman’s intellect.
Miss Mary Jane Spencer daughter of Mrs Olive Spencer married Carl Speckhart son of Mr Mrs Adam Speckhart at 8 PM Wednesday in the bride's mother's home 14 miles south of Payson. Rev Frank Brown officiated with Nell Reed playing piano and Mrs George Spencer singing Oh Promise Me. The couple will honeymoon in the northwest and stay with the Spencers en route. Later Meyer Hemme wed Edna Meyer at St Matthew's Burton. reception at the bride’s home and they will live in South Twenty fourth Street.
Chicago Aug 23 Immodest dancing was scored Thursday by the National Association of Dancing Masters convention speakers criticized immodest positions in dance L P Christensen Chicago association officer warned that position matters more than a dance figure or step The glide canter a fox trot variation was demonstrated and discussed.
Miss Bertha Hermann hosted the Missionary society at 1026 Maine with discussion of The King's Highway. Bethel Methodist and Epworth league lawn socials drew large crowds with refreshments and fundraising. Clergy visits include Rev G D Hamm and Rev A W Fruechte returning from conferences. A German Bethel lawn event raised funds for an organ motor. Hampshire street macadam dropped stone from a wagon, requiring cleanup.
Several hundred Quincy residents attended a Highland Park concert Thursday night a benefit for the Illinois State band. Director Reinkendorff opened with a march. soloists Mr and Mrs Shoner performed and Mrs Shoner sang Somewhere a Voice is Calling. A sextet from Lucia was presented by Walter Anthony Ferguson Thompson Hoadley and Buttz. Proceeds will pay band expenses and fund new equipment.
Tony Krins, a leading member of the Stags in the United States, was presented with an emblem ring bearing the stag seal at the Stags regular meeting in the Eagles hall. The heavy gold ring was described as a beautiful piece of jewelry, with the presentation speech delivered during the ceremony.
Dr. W. R. Dupree, exalted director of the Order of Stags, traveled to the city for a meeting. He plans to return for the September 14 gathering when several candidates will be admitted. The order is actively campaigning for new members and will extend the campaign to the next meeting.
Eight hundred persons joined the fifth annual river excursion on the steamer G. W. Hill to Hannibal, organized by St. Francis Catholic church's St. Joseph's Young Men's Society. The 3:15 pm departure was delayed by a low river stage, reaching Hannibal at 5:45 pm and returning from Bluff City at 7:00 pm to arrive home by 10:20 pm. Committee members were Herman Kemner, Herbert Heintze and William Timpe.
Max Freiburg of Wells and Freiburg departed this morning for Chicago on business, taking the Eli and planning to return after completing duties.
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