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A reflective line contrasts roles through actions and restraint. The saying highlights gendered judgments based on what men do and what women omit in speech.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
2
A reflective line contrasts roles through actions and restraint. The saying highlights gendered judgments based on what men do and what women omit in speech.
R A Terrill and son Howard visited Mr and Mrs James Saunders Saturday with Terrill returning Sunday afternoon. Numerous relatives from Warren Palmyra and surrounding areas spent Christmas week with family. Calves delivered to Walter Summers from Langacre at 7 cents per pound.
Elvaston Ill December 29 Elvaston Eastern Star elected officers for the opening year including Eva Campbell Worthy patron J W Campbell Worthy patron Stella Thomas Star of Promise A M J W Cochran Secretary C N Martin treasurer Della Garvey Conductress C B Garard assistant conductress Warry Garard of Butler Mo visiting C B Garard family news includes Jessie Campbell and a Backwards Party. Christmas programs were held at the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Mrs Mary McGee died Friday at her sister’s home with services held Sunday in the Baptist church. Funeral details and pallbearers listed. Nearby families shared Christmas visits and social events through the weekend. The Masons installed new officers Monday night and enjoyed oyster stew. Basketball set for Thursday Elvaston vs Hamilton Independents with admission 10 cents.
Miss Gweneth Chenoweth and many other visitors spent Christmas with families in Meredosia and nearby towns. Twins welcomed by Mr and Mrs Deppe. The funeral of Mrs C H Chilton held at Baptist church. Masons plan annual social. a purse lost on a depot seat recovered in part. Grip illness reported widely.
Attorney Harry Weber of Chicago visited for Christmas with his parents John Weber and wife. Rowand is feeble and cannot leave home. Willard Smith, a Waterloo Ta hotel clerk, visits his father Dayton Smith. J W Crawford has been ill for a week. John Walls of Tradley township is near death after months of illness. Dr J G McKinney celebrated his 80th birthday with a dinner for his children on the 27th. Cleugh Reeshem company of Quincy leased a local garage and plans to open soon. George McIntire, son of the late Matthew McIntire, formerly Tot, arrived Christmas to visit family after thirty years away in the west. E W Seehorn and wife visited from Griggsville for fast Saturday and Sunday.
Mr Seldon Bowen and wife were in Mt Sterling Wednesday. Mrs Allen Lucas who was away three months to see her brother Myron Ratcliffe and wife in California returned Tuesday. She attended the exposition and saw many Brown county people. Bennie Marshall teaching at LaGrange Mo came Friday to spend a few days with his parents. Clyde Carson of Missouri visits his sisters Mrs Craig and Miss Carson. Lafayette Stout wife and daughter Mildred went to Quincy Saturday to visit Mrs Stout's parents. Mrs Chas Dunham and son Lytle went to Clayton to see aunt Mrs Sam Hoyler who is poorly. Mildred Miller and Grace from Quincy came home to spend Christmas. J H Lucas had Christmas dinner with all his children present. W J Lucas travels for a Chicago house, Mrs Irvin Belmeyer and family, and Mrs Claude Briggs of Clayton also present. The rest were home folks. Joseph Mullen, wife and three children came from Beardstown to visit Mrs Doyle Wilkey.
Miss Eliza Frost of Quincy spent weekend with L. A. Johnson. James Lummis and Grace visited Augusta relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Reaugh of Carthage visited Paloma. Miss Mary Henry, a Streator teacher, returns home for holidays. Reed: Mrs. Prank Stout hosts Nelsons of Terre Haute. L. C. Shupe and family and others spent Christmas at S. Z. Morton’s. Willis Cook and family in Quincy. A. W. Henry visited Peoria. Mrs. E. J. Lohr staying with Mendon relatives.
Augusta residents share holiday visits with families and friends. Mrs W E Phillips of Plymouth and Mrs Louw Crum of Rock Taland spent time in the city. Henry Young and James Massie visited Galesburg. Frank Wood Jr and wife from Quincy joined relatives for Christmas. May Winfield returned from Macomb for holidays. Mrs Mary Wood visited from Galesburg. Rolla Frank of Mendon and Mrs Francis Garwood with daughter Mabel spent the week with kin.
Miss Nell Young of Galesburg spent Christmas with her father W H Ya Rollo Robbins in Rushville. Mrs Joseph Ogle of Dawson Nebr. visited with sister in law Harriet Davenport. Carol Working of St Louis stayed a few days with mother Mattie Working. Adolph Weinberg and wife were Quincy visitors. Miss Mattie Golden visited relatives in Keewanee. Miss Grace Boyles of Golden visited Augusta. Mrs Sherman Wilcox and Dorothy of Camp Point spent Christmas with F Watt family. Mrs Fred Carter of Galesburg is spending the week with Augusta relatives.
Mr and Mrs L J Owings and daughter Hellen returned from Pearl Illinois and Mexico Missouri after a holiday visit. Ray Grammer and Joe Redshaw were Quincy visitors. Seth Whitten and children visited Will and family at Berry Illinois. George Tall of Indianapolis arrived to visit Mr and Mrs George Lawson. Cecil McIntire and Sherman Jeffers home from Quincy for holidays. John Follette spent Christmas with friends at Milton. Harve Witham hosted J M Witham R M Dunston and families north of town. Dr S B Peacock of Pittsfield treated Frank Fritch who remains seriously ill. Will Blake from Monmouth visited his brother Richard Blake. Grover Hill of Keokuk Town visiting through the holidays. Wren Trooper spent Christmas with Dan and Mrs Dunham at Pittsfield. Frank Stauffer of Lima High school visits his father G E Stauffer and family.
Elllis Curry of Payson called from Richfield on Monday. Mr and Mrs Lee McCrory of Hamilton are spending Christmas week with her father Alvin Hartshorn. Mr and Mrs John Hartshorn of Ilasco Mo visiting with her parents Henry and?? George. Sick list includes Fred Fengel Clara Moore Arvilla Flick Laura Pierson and Jos Quincy. Ed Larimere of Plainville dining with A Hartshorn and sister. Grover Redman and wife visiting relatives. Luther Rice’s family spending Christmas in Payson. Will Tyler of Iowa visiting relatives. Florence Swan shopping in Quincy. Xmas entertainment delayed due to bad weather. large crowd enjoyed the program. Will Fusselman and family of Plainville had Noas dinner with Charlie Fusselman.
An old ad claims Dr Wing’s New Life Pills help a tarpid liver and queasy stomach. It promises to purify the blood ease constipation prevent dizziness and improve digestion and complexion. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
New Salem Illinois and nearby areas share a holiday update as families visit relatives and enjoy a Christmas dinner. Frank Conkright and Carl Ring visit near Anitaville. Eva Gray spends time with Sam Hammit. the Reinhardt home hosts a Christmas gathering with all children and grandchildren present.
Readers are informed that a catarrh cure promises cure in all stages and offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment taken internally to restore health and strengthen the system, with testimonials available from F. S. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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