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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
5
A prose reflection on how hard it is to return to work after holidays like Thanksgiving Christmas or summer vacations. The author notes minds wander become unmanageable and that lassitude fades into endurance as the right kind of vacation yields long term benefits including less sleep and renewed motivation. The piece muses on human tendency to avoid work yet insists work is essential for happiness and social obligation fuels activity.
Daily Fashion Hints notes the latest undergarment trend featuring Oriental crepe fabrics in bold colors. Neon peacock blue nighties and blue chemises with saffron and black accents showcase new cuts and envelope styles, with negligees and tea gowns expected to ride a strong vogue as spring stock arrives.
Cheerful Home hosts Oriental dancing classes with an evening schedule. The Collins club meets Friday with Mrs. John Stilwell leading. A gyminnastics class for married women formed Wednesday in the gymnasium. Boy Scout and Chaddock college boys basketball nights occur weekly, and a Boys club for ages 8 to 13 meets Saturdays. Y M O R assists with nightly talks.
Society O Channon of the Gas and Light company telegrams that Grace Channon formerly Quincy YWCA secretary has reached Honolulu with a companion and will continue Y work in the Hawaiian islands. In the past two years she has served as secretary of the YWCA at Long Beach California.
Alpha Chapter will offer a Monday night chance event at the Masonic temple on February 12 with invitations sent Friday. Mrs. Anna Tuffli chairs the social committee. The chapter also plans a Valentine whist and 500 in the temple Friday afternoon February 16.
In January 1917 Quincey issued more marriage licenses than the prior year, eight licenses were granted on Wednesday January 31. Charles Holder of LaGrange secured a license to remarry his divorced wife, Mary Holder. The county clerk Bubdy Smith reported a busy start with fluctuating demand and bursts of applications across days, reflecting the variable nature of marriage licensing.
Judge McCarl praised Mendon High School after speaking to pupils about juvenile court reform. He commended the staff and students, noting the small town’s 20 high school pupils and 15 in the LOU program, and urging continued community efforts to reduce juvenile delinquency.
Dewey School will host D. Lo Musselman speak at the Parent-Teachers' association meeting Friday afternoon. The third through fifth grades will present a literary program. Washington School will feature articles and short talks at its Friday PTA meeting on better films.
Joe Van Dyke transfers a parcel in section 18 two Swest to Henry Tingme for 200 dollars. Thomas Dietrich transfers lot 285 on Poling and Cruttenden's addition in Quincy to G B Vasen for 50 dollars.
Mrs. J. A. Rodgers of Switzer, Rays, reports grippe symptoms from lingering coughs and pains. She endorses Foley's Honey and Tar to loosen phlegm ease irritation and inflammation, and to free air passages, noting it helps children too. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Miss May Esther Platt and Everett Frederick Stratman were married at 9 pm Wednesday in the Vermont Street Baptist church with a simple ceremony due to family losses. The couple, both from Riverside township, will reside at 1807 North Fifth Street and enter the dairy and sand businesses respectively.
Miss Blanche Hillyer and her brother Clarence Hillyer of Brooklyn were married Wednesday afternoon. Blanche wed Guy Bible of Macomb at Grace Methodist Church with Rev. G. L. Losh officiating. Clarence Hallver wed Miss Phyllis Harrison of Augusta shortly after. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson attended. The couples plan housekeeping on farms near Brooklyn and Macomb after brief visits.
Mrs Hannah Stille and Henry Meyer were married Wednesday afternoon by Rev H J Leemhuis of Salem church at 2 o'clock. They were accompanied by Miss Clara Gille and Ernst Meyer. They will reside on Mr Meyer's farm near Mendon.
Miss Edith Prante of 641 Washington Street and Cecil Bridgeman were married at 8 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Justice E P Bonney. A wedding dinner followed at the bridegroom’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Charles Bridgeman of 806 North Fourth Street. They will depart Monday for Pueblo Colorado to reside.
Miss Katherine Musolino daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Musolino 830 Maine street and Ernesto Villania from St Louis married Wednesday morning at 7 oclock in St Peter Catholic church by Rev Father Giusti. Attendants were Miss Santa S Musolino and Alois Herkle. They will reside at 1109 Maine street.
Eliza Mack named daughter Sarah Shumaker of Quincy as executrix in a will filed Wednesday. Inventory for Margaret Willard shows real estate valued at 2100 with land descriptions and chattels at 832, plus stock in Gera City Building and Loan at 10258.55. William Wand’s will directs equal division of property minus specific bequests to church rector and son for masses and to Dorothy Gabriel of Payson. William L. Smith’s estate lists Clayton lot and described land with chattels at 2450.32. F. W. Wilms filed a claim against Charles H. Williamson’s estate for 145.94 for auto repairs. Letters of administration granted for Henry P. Walton. Martin Klinge’s will leaves 100 to Ida Schmeideskamp and a 600 trust for a grandson Elsa Klinge, residue to children Mary Brass, Minnie Speckhardt, Henne, Adam Klinge, and Race Klinge in equal shares.
Boat inspector Here-Rees Downs of St. Louis traveled to Guiney on Tuesday to inspect the barge Mississippi for Walter Wisherd.
Miss Mamie Horreis and William Stoermer wed Wednesday evening at St Jacobi church at seven. Rev G D Hamm officiated with Miss Clara Mehrmann as bridesmaid and Henry Horreis as best man. The bride wore her traveling suit. They plan to housekeeping at Ninth and Jefferson streets and will receive friends after February 10.
Miss Flallie Barker daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Barker of 318 Spring street married Arthur George Roth of Hannibal at 7:30 Wednesday in St Peter Catholic church parsonage by Rev Father J J Drizevell. They will reside at 225 North Fourth street after a wedding dinner and southern trip returning in March.
Church groups across Luther Memorial Good Shepherd United Brethren and Unitarian churches held meetings with elections, prayer services, and Bible study. Officers were chosen at St Martha guild and Ladies Aid, while youth groups met for sessions and a Sunday school teachers’ meeting adopted a new constitution. The YWCA hosted a farewell for Mrs. Manna as she moves to Bloomington. Elwood Lewis to represent University of Chicago at a Baptist convention in Kentucky.
Mrs. George Lyons, seeking damages for her husband George Lyons’s death, was barred because law forbids a wife who is a blood relative from claiming. Lyon’s mother, residing in Davenport, brought the claim before the Twincis industrial board’s arbitration committee at the county courthouse. Attorney John Wall spoke for Lyons.
Miss Ruth Hollister youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E Hollister and C Doyle Reynolds of Canton Missouri were married Wednesday at the bride’s home 1642 Grove Avenue Rev George Arthur Buttrick officiated in the presence of family and out of town guests The couple plan a trip to St Louis Chicago and Canton where the bride will join the furniture business The home was decorated with Ophelia roses and ferns with breakfast served afterward Attending out of town were Miss Rachel Hall Hannibal MO Miss Fay Hall Clinton MO Miss Belle Huffman Smithfield IL and Miss Doris Brock Chicago The bride attended Bishop Robertson school in St Louis and St Mary’s Academy in Quincy She is active in church work.
A Forty-eighth Interest IT Hr Tan dy of Columbia Boone Co Mo files in circuit court on Wednesday to obtain leave to sell as guardian of Roe Tandy. The petitioner holds a one forty-eighth share and an undivided half in southwest section 20 township 7 range 7 in Adams County.
Wholesome five cent lunches have been served at Lincoln school each noon since the semester began. The program aims to provide warm meals and a saving alternative to buying from nearby stores. Meals are prepared by teachers in the domestic science room with help from older students. Milas Susie Lrentlas oversaw the service. On Tuesday, Novi, the menu included vegetable soup bread and butter sandwich crackers and jello with banana. About thirty five children attended, with more on favorable days. Mrs L M Rogers and her son Henry have returned from Petersburg after a week away.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Merrill Maine testifies that Foley Kidney Pills bring quick relief from tiredness headaches and back pain. The ad claims kidneys gain stronger action and poisons are expelled improving sleep and nerves. It warns to get genuine Foley Kidney Pills for their medicinal strength.
Belleville customers report positive experiences with Vap-O-Rub during a state trial program. Residents describe relief for colds, headaches, sore throats, burns, and cuts, praising the salve’s perceived effectiveness and recommending it to others. The article notes wide use in the South for various cold and respiratory complaints and lists three sale sizes.
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