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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
8
A neighbor credits a daily fifteen minute nap after chores for staying youthful. The piece extols good habits as life long treasures, citing Sir Walter Scott and Charlotte Bronte as examples of discipline shaping achievement and character.
Daily fashion notes describe a dressy silk skirt with lace or net blouse, paired with a light topcoat for informal early fall outings. The illustration highlights a satin‑embellished skirt with side flare and embroidered net bodice, plus a slim waist with hidden fastenings and net trimming.
Quincy society members and friends spent an evening at moving picture theaters and a downtown caterer to honor Alma Zoller visiting from Englewood hospital Chicago. Numerous notices follow of birthdays travel visits and reunions across Quincy and Coatsburg with social events and family gatherings noted.
Miss Bertha H Burgtorf and Albert C Koch were married at 11 o clock Monday morning by Rev T W Binga man at the Bingaman home 1259 Maine street. They planned a secret ceremony with no attendants and left for a honeymoon in Chicago. They will reside after September 10 at 1127 Jersey street awaiting friends.
The couple was joined by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Herron a brother of the bridegroom and Miss Gladys Herron a sister. They will go to housekeeping at once with the bridegrooms parents. He is employed in the Collins Plow company garage by day and plays with the Bijou orchestra evenings.
Miss Sadie Myrtle Quincy of Plainville and Walter Graham of Beverly wed in the city Monday. Judge McCarl officiated in the courthouse office. The couple, well known locally, plan to live on a Beverly area farm.
Miss Lela Louise Leggett and Glen Watson married at 9 o clock Saturday evening by Rev. W D Endres at the bride’s parents home. Attendants were Laura Leggett and Abner Johnson. Mildred Carley played the wedding march. The bride wore white voile with pink rose embroidery and pink snapdragons, and the bridesmaid wore white net with pink trim. The couple plans a honeymoon and will reside in Newton Kansas where Mr Johnson was connected with the Y M C A as physical director.
George Franklin Herron and Milas Emma Louise Berrigo were wed in the United Brethren church parsonage at 6:89 PM on Monday evening. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs George Franklin Herron of 1 North Tenth Street and the bride is daughter of Mrs Sarah Berrigo of Kahoka. Rev H W Trueblood officiated.
The Electrical Experimenter features Gorham J. Cottrell, son of Charles Cottrell, with his wireless apparatus. A letter from the Quincy boy describes his wireless telegraphy efforts as a government-licensed amateur talks nightly with a station about 35 miles away.
Miss Lyla Bidbilger will visit Cheerful Home settlement for the coming winter arriving Thursday from Chicago to take up her work. She will be in charge of the kindergarten with Miss Alexander assisting. The board has not secured a head resident yet but hopes to appoint one soon.
The long list of teachers from numerous towns appears in the institute notes. Names linked to Lydia Clark Olive Simpson and many others fill the roster across Payson La Prairie Coatsburg Ursa and more. The item records attendance and district representatives at the institute sessions.
Mayor Abbott describes Vermont Street repairs where piles of stone hold while concrete matures. The city permits traffic on the dry side during oiling and will charge the contractor for the costs, potentially taking the matter to court to recover expenses.
An old newspaper ad urges a clear complexion by using Dr King's New Life Pills. It promotes cleansing the system to relieve the liver and bowels with a gentle, nongripe remedy suitable for all ages. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
A brief social observation notes that a girl's first impression of a suitor hinges on his hands to judge whether he works. The remark reflects common preconceptions about labor and courtship in social exchanges.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery cough syrup as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It promises easy dosing, a money back guarantee, and suitability for ongoing use as cold insurance.
Quincy's Pulse reports State Street Bank donated 310 to Melrose township road improvements including South Bottom road and South Eighth street with cost shares split one quarter by Melrose and one half by the county. Campaign travels begin for Rolland Wagner in the Democratic bid for State legislature. Wedding license blocked for Donald Manes and Cornelia Bornmann amid court review. John Mehaffy misstarts paving in wrong alley. J Ansone of Davis-Cleaver Poultry arrested for speeding with muffler violations.
Birth notices report a son born to Mr and Mrs C A Lynch of Chicago on Thursday with Mrs Lynch formerly Miss Lucille Dyke of Quincy. Another birth announces a son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Schmuck at 627 South Seventeenth Street on Saturday night.
An advertorial urging weight loss with Oil of Korean capsules from Miller & Arthur Drug Co. It promises safe reduction of excess fat without starvation and suggests weekly weigh ins to prove the method. The copy claims the product is harmless and effective for shrinking fat on any body part.
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