Engagement Pranks and Local Weddings in Quincy
A social tale from Quincy recounts Miss Catherine Montgomery and Chester Poling's playful engagement reveal at a party with white ribbon clues, a birthday surprise from her grandfather, and plans for a spring wedding. Additional notices cover Miss Margarethe Kespohl and Oliver Williams's wedding tonight, with Pastor Lyman Greenman officiating, and other society events at the Masonic temple and around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Monroe
Ber- Tapp
Quincy
Bridge
Catherine Migomery
Chester Poling Hasen
Therine Montgomery
T. Chester P
Ics
Montgomery
Cora Montomery
Washington
East End
Oling
Rge
Colorado
Oase
East Avenue
Emil Reichendorf
Fashions for Americans Waist Blouse and Matching Lace Details
Fashions for Americans describe a practical waist pattern with a blue ark cloth blouse, matching lace waist, and trim ideas. It warns against costly colored waists, notes white chiffons and laces require frequent cleaning, and suggests color coordination with the dress color and simple washing methods. Gasoline is mentioned as a cleaner except for crepe de chine.
To-Day's Household Affairs by Mary Lee
A reader explains making homemade New Year cards with family input and humor. She recalls a holly card, skating girl design, and boyish cannons, stressing that loving kindness and practical resolutions matter more than costly embossing. The piece urges steering life toward purpose, reason, and shared viewpoints in 3916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee
Happy Omemaker
H. C
Stranger and It Is Believed That Shorty Hamilton Was His Name
Travelers at Burlington station found an unidenti fied 35 year old Black man dead on the steps. Coroner and police moved the body to Mumper parlor. A Christmas socked package bore the name Shorty Hamilton and a notebook with Moline addresses. Likely pneumonia. medicine found with him. no one could identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Station
Galesburg
Haley
D. W. Mumper
North Fifth Street
Moline
Mumper
Watch Night Parties Near as Year Ends and Beginnings
As Christmas gatherings wind down, remaining events include watch parties for New Year’s Eve. Churches and lodges advertise gatherings, with the C. E. society of the Presbyterian church and a six organization of Luther Memorial among those joining in. Lodges and clubs plan open house and festive activities the night before the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Luther Memorial
Walton Funeral This Afternoon at Masonic Temple
Funeral services for Henry P. Walton will be held this afternoon at 1 30 in the Masonic temple. Bodley lodge of Masons will conduct the rites. Despite bad weather the hall is large enough to accommodate attendees. Humane Officer John Fowley, a lifelong friend, cannot attend while recovering from grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Henry P. Walton
Bodley Lodge
John Fowley
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Adam Weisenburger
Adams Street
La Boca Pick-Ups and Local Holiday Notes
A Nebraska visitor in the city, Christmas events at Bluff Hall Church and a second Christmas Savings Club opening by Illinois State Bank are noted. Local pastors Schwietert and Buttrick are mentioned with travels and illness. Y M C A Campfire will host a travel talk by Walter Westermann. Youths visit the Empire theater to see Birth of a Nation. various residents are cited with illnesses and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff Hall
Illinois State Bank
H. Schwietert
Christchurch
G. A. Buttrick
Congregational Church
Chicago
Buttrick
Quincy
Christmas Savings Club
Mercantile Trust and Savings Bank
Walter Westermann
Europe
Empire Theater
Walter Brown
The
State University
Appeal in Harding Case Seeks Appellate Review
George and Dora Harding have filed a bond to appeal a circuit court verdict in their suit against Ed Mitchell. The Hardings claimed Mitchell agreed to board relatives’ children and sought reimbursement for board costs. Mitchell argued he was not in favor. The jury sided with the defense, placing the costs on the Hardings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Appellate Court of the Third District
Springfield
George and
Dora Harding
Ed Mitchell
R. M. Wagner
Harding
Mitchell
Hardings
Allen Visit Brings Chicago Guests to City
To Visit Parents Mr and Mrs Joseph M Allen of Chicago are guests in the city at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs B G Vasen. Mrs Allen was formerly Miss Freda Vasen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ayres
Jacksonville
Margarethe Kespohl
Monticello Seminary
Denver
Mrs. Allen Ayres
Miss Kespohl
Mr. Williams
Jack Hoeffler
Terre Haute, Ind
Chicago
Joseph M. Allen
B. G. Vasen
Allen
Freda Vasen
If some men had to work to earn a living they wouldn't live long
A compact remark reflecting on the harsh realities of labor and longevity. The statement implies economic hardship tied to survival, suggesting that those forced to work for wages may face shortened lifespans.
Splendid Remedy for Constipation in Children
Parents should know of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild dependable laxative for children. Free from opiates, it strengthens bowel action and restores regularity with no griping. Costs fifty cents a bottle and is available at drug stores. trial bottle offered by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva F. Gaff
10Th St
Washington, D. C
Marie
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Otto Mohrenstecher
Fritzie Mohrenstecher
Fredricka Kespohl
Quincy High School
P. B. Williams
Illinois College
Jacksonvile
Chicago University
Harvard Law School
Ilinois
Twentieth
Jersey Streets
Robert McFadden
Wlliams-Kespohl
Rose McFadden
Gertrude Moller
St. Louis
Heli Ni Peak
Henry F. Day
Ton St
Dorothy Dayton
Miss Dayton
Chalif
New York
Eugene Yates
Minneapolis
James Murphy
Marian
Harry Sage
H. Sandell
Ben Dobyns
Shelbina
United Railways Bulletin
Who's Who
United Railways
Robert F. Hyland
United Railways Company
Employes’ Mutual Benefit Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cmpany
McCulloch
Dr. Hyland
Martha
Valmere Granadier
Arcade Hall
Schoo’s
Carpenter Orchestra
Eleanor Alexander
Alma Bredeweg
Kenneth Bush
Edison Halligan
Marcellus Kendall
Hannibal
J. T Hall
Rachel
Lydia
Mildred Wall
Warren Pearce
Everett Konant
St. Paul, Minn
Wiliam Jf. Konantz
East Harmpshire
Merle Tohnson
Quency
Essanay Film Co
Don Hoover
Hotel
Quincey
Elizabeth
Marjory Bartlett
Tannibal
C F. Hodgdon
That City
Denly
Shorty” Hamilton
Walton
MABY
la Boca
A. S. Kirkhart
Lincoln, Neb
Katherine Schaefer
Ohio Street
Marie Gaff
Bcs
Maine St
Quincy, Ill
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