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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
8
A reader recounts a scam where a firm advertised a four dollar half silk petticoat for ten cents. Women sent a dime and letters, hoping for a cheap gain, while the firm collected addresses. Five hundred thousand letters await action after the hoax. Recommend redirecting funds to war relief.
Rerun fashion hints highlight Esmart spring sport suits to be shown soon and worn in southern climates. Jersey cloth and jersey silk lead the trend with bold contrasts like purple and coral. sketch features a three yard wide skirt, belt, taffeta trim, and decorative coat buttons and loops, with high colored flannels and leather or braid trims expected to appear.
A Morning Post report cites a Japanese loan to support Great Britain amid US treasury note warnings. It claims arrangements total up to $50,000,000 and describe this credit as a cheap, swift form of international finance. The piece notes Japan's improving economic stance and potential global impact.
The text notes the close cooperation between Great Britain and its allies in finance and in various operations, highlighting the integral partnership and mutual support underpinning Allied efforts across fields.
Danville Illinois December reports armed posses sweeping woods east of Cayuga Indiana some eighteen miles southeast of Danville hunting Mark Wright accused of killing Vermilion County Sheriff Martin Jones who confronted him at Wrights store three miles northwest of Cayuga Wright a recent lunatic asylum inmate fled into the woods after killing the sheriff and wounding Tom Simpson who was with the officer
Buffalo. Miss Grace Teiper will not be called as a witness against her brother John Edward Teiper on trial for murdering his mother and brother. Physicians report she had no recollection of the events. justice lets deposition later if defense requests, with prior stipulation remaining in force.
President Poincare will thank Americans who funded permanent illumination of the Statue of Liberty. Ambassadors Jusserand and Gerard will read the message at a New York dinner. Washington officials arrive at 3 PM and will board the Mayflower for a navy-tug departure, followed by a yacht procession at 4 30 PM.
Quintet of social events in Quincy feature Mrs. Wall hosting Miss Thuman and Bremer guest, Christmas and Orpheum party plans, a Met Star club baby show, and a large high school football prom at Hotel Newcomb with blue and white decor. Various families from Quincy and nearby towns attend dinners, reunions, and visits through Thanksgiving weekend.
Nominations for officers were made at the regular semimonthly meeting of the South Side Boat Club. Additional nominations and election will occur December 13 followed by installation at the next meeting. The auditing committee for 19LT includes Elmer Mutz Arthur Weisenberger and Karl Luthin. Preparations for the hayseed hop on December 6 are underway with hall decorations in the hayseed style. Prizes of 2.50 in gold await the best represented hayseeds. The board of directors will meet in regular session on Monday night.
Mr and Mrs W W Bourne Mr and Mrs Loren Jones Miss Eula Chandler Miss Pauline Pittman Miss Mina West host at dinner Friday evening Mrs Jones addressed Standard Bearers at Grace Methodist church meeting Mr Jones sang Corine Shepherd spends vacation in New London Town Miss Margaret King visits Griggsville Thanksgiving with parents Miss Vada Colvin visits friends in Golden
A cheerful Thanksgiving meal was served to Cheerful Home kindergarten members with a log cabin and candle decor. Mrs. Mary Middendorf prepared the chicken dinner and treats donated for the children, who enjoyed fruit, nuts, and candy. The Virginia club later heard readings by Miss Meyer and Miss Reed.
The marriage of J C Helm, Lancaster jeweler, son of Mr and Mrs D E Helm, to Miss Bertha Jancke of Elgin occurred at the bride’s parents home in Elgin at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Rev Jacoby officiated. The newlyweds left for Quincy and plan to establish a home and view Christmas before settling in.
The article details the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. St Wegs at 16 Elim Street with four relatives present and gifts of six dining room chairs. It also covers club events: the M F club meeting at 920 State Street with music and a report on Hindman Kentucky relief, the Independent whist club at 432 North Eighth Street with prizes, Mrs. Wall hosting pinochle, the Study club at Miss Lulu Felt's home with Grace Perry's England history, and a surprise whist party for Miss Carmen Lavingon at 320 South Third Street with fur prize awards for both women and men.
Harbin dispatch quotes Russky Slovo that the Chinese government has prohibited sending coolies to Russia. The note notes that entente nations rely on Chinese labor to cover shortages.
The Dutch government has prepared a note to Germany regarding Belgian deportations, issued in the same tenor as protests by other neutral nations, according to the Associated Press.
A man says a woman has a musical laugh and she will fall for any old joke he may tell. The remark frames a social quip about flirtation and gullibility in casual banter.
The piece defines Advent as the four Sundays before Christmas and Assent as the penitential season before Easter. It discusses two visitations of the Incarnate God, two judgments—particular at death and universal at the world’s end—and the basis of divine judgment: God’s rights, Christ’s authority, free will, and varying human knowledge of revelation. It emphasizes responsibility for one’s use of given opportunities and potential condemnation for insufficient knowledge.
News from Alton near St. Louis reports the death of Capt Alfred Lightner, an early riverman who served as a pilot for the federal government during the Civil War. He died Friday in Alton, bringing to a close a long career on the river.
At a Tuesday night meeting the Morris Brothers Athletic club elected its officers for the coming year. President O. E. Johnson, vice president L. Myer, secretary H. Wilder, treasurer C. McGrory. The club intends to hold moonlight dancing on the sixth and a turkey dance on the twentieth with two turkeys as prizes. Committee chairs include O. C. Johnson on door, L. Myer on check room, and Billie Green on floor and advertising.
At the regular semi monthly meeting of the Women's Loyal Circle auxiliary to the Moose lodge four nominees for membership were favorably acted on. A good attendance was present and after the meeting hot chocolate and wafers were served. The next meeting on Friday December 15 will initiate 12 to 15 new members into the order. This initiation will be followed by a banquet at which 75 members will be present.
County Clerk Billy Smith issued 60 marriage licenses in November, with a peak on November 29 when 10 licenses were issued for Thanksgiving weddings. Recorder Buffington handled records of deeds quitclaims mortgages and other papers, noting 31,956 instruments filed in eight years in office.
Bert Siefken who was badly injured in a long fall from a trestle at the Burlington route shops in West Burlington died here Friday night.
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