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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
5
A reflective column examines jealousy in marriage, noting that jealousy extends beyond romantic rivals to husbands' boats, golf, business, or even books. It argues many women feel uneasy about their spouse interests, while acknowledging blame rests with neglectful husbands as well.
The article outlines a smart fall and winter sport coat with knee to knee length, suggesting fabrics like velour checks, Scotch and corduroy options, and bright lining colors. It notes a wide flare from the shoulders, a check scarf collar, and large buttons, requiring about 3 1/4 yards of 54 inch coating for the average figure.
Birth notice reports a daughter born Thursday night to Mr and Mrs Harvey Richardson of Sapulpa Oklahoma. Mrs Richardson visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E E Hollister. A daughter was also born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Russell Osborn in Lyons Georgia. Russell Osborn is son of Mr and Mrs E H Osborn of this city.
Two births announced in Blessing hospital this Friday. A daughter arrives to Mr and Mrs Fred Kiem of 2034 State in the afternoon. A daughter arrives to Mr and Mrs Harold Knap heide of 1325 State in the morning.
Two women were adjudged insane and ordered sent to Jacksonville after inquests held in the county court Friday. The patients were Mrs. Elizabeth Sloniger, 78, of Mendon, and Mrs. Ellen Crabby, 1125 Maine Street.
Quincy public schools will teach conservation this year by having pupils collect and bale waste paper. The buildings and grounds committee asked Business Manager Clyde Sears to buy 13 balers at 10.55 each, with Rupp Bros. handling baled paper at 11 a ton. Expected yearly value from saved paper is 200 to 300 dollars, with total balers cost covered in a year.
Eighty priests attended the four day retreat led by Rev. Father R J Rosswinkel of Chicago with Right Rev Henry Althoff, bishop of the diocese. The program included prayers lectures and meditation. Rosswinkel is a Jesuit priest from Loyola University Chicago. The retreat concluded Friday evening.
Quincys Pulse notes Farmer Rusk joy riding through Kansas with fine weather and good roads. He visited Garden City recently and expects companions J. E. Meatherington and C. E. Lewis to join him Thursday night. School openings set for Sept. 6 with no delay from health officials. Drainage engineer Bushnell-Webb, involved in seven district projects, spoke in Quincy. Canoe trip planned by Wheelock and Mays to Mississippi below St. Louis lasting about two weeks. Library board to meet for routine business. Dean W. O. Cone to speak on tuberculosis sanatorium needs at Camp Point and Payson. fans and cups promoted. Archbishop Spalding of Peoria, relative to Quincy, recalled. Nichols Motor Car advises dimmers to reduce glare as law looms in many cities.
The Quincy College of Music has issued a handsome catalog detailing the school and all its departments.
A vintage ad extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for hay fever asthma coughs and colds. It claims the product soothes throat hoarseness wheezing eases breathing and aids restful sleep without opiates, sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Anton Padovic began circuit court foreclosure against Julius F. and Hattie B. Crocker on a $1,550 note dated June 15 1915 payable one year after date. Property on Vine street between Third and Fourth streets secures the note. In police court Friday H Bert Smith received $2 and costs for intoxication. Dog owners case dismissed after warrants for unlicensed dogs were dropped by City Attorney Adair. Mrs Johannah Hauff of 100 Lind street was arrested for peace disturbance for allowing guests to use improper language, per Officer Connell neighbors’ complaints.
Laura B. Schafer sues William Schafer in the circuit court on desertion grounds. They wed in Palmyra Missouri on September 11 1907 and separated November 28 1908. Affidavit of non residence states the defendant now lives in Milwaukee.
Friends of Alonzo Meyer report his condition is improving nicely after a long illness. Meyer, a member of the police department, has been bedfast since mid June with an a ffected hip and has shown progress, able to sit up though still weak with limited hip use, but retains a good appetite and is getting along.
Seventy five members of the South Side Boat club attended a stag fish luncheon Friday night in honor of regatta participants. John Willing led the event, Carl Bucher and Carl Luthin handled decorations, and an auto-piano provided music. A trick bicycle display by George Ryan followed. A September regatta was proposed amid strong interest and expected challenges. Miller Will Filed: Ernest Miller’s will, dated December 29, 1896, named widow Lydia as executrix with life insurance proceeds to be applied to real estate or real estate loans for five years after his death.
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