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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
8
A columnist laments soiled white gloves and torn veils as marks of bad taste, arguing against pretentious shoddiness. He favors simple, real attire and the plain, well worn over flashy, cheap furs or fabrics, and notes that facial shape does not reliably predict a spouse’s disposition.
Fashion notes advise winter to spring wardrobes feature a full circular skirt. Paquin of Paris is cited as originator for this design. Wool frocks require pre hemming to prevent sagging. firm woven fabrics resist this issue. Sportswear trends include velvets velveteens corduroys and sport silks in two piece outfits with braided trims.
Senate met at noon with the foreign relations committee granting a Tuesday hearing for a women's peace party. Gore proposed a resolution to penalize nations that interfere with American trade, while the Anthony suffrage amendment faced debate obstructions from several senators. Fall urged toll exemptions for certain Pan American and coastwise ships. Debate on Philippine self-government resumed as Cummins read nineteen Iowa petitions seeking arms export prohibition. Adjourned at 4 45 pm to noon Tuesday. Major General Scott explained army bill to military committee and Rear Admiral Stanford continued yards and docks testimony. McAdoo requested 594 000 for Lincoln memorial approaches. Shackleford opposed higher military spending and backed a munition experts embargo. Stavden introduced a joint resolution inviting Pan American participation in San Antonio exposition starting Jan 1 1918. Public lands committee supported private acre homesteads. Adjourned 5 pm to noon Tuesday.
A federal grand jury in Chicago charged Bernard A Eckhart of Bocal Tokhari Mining and William H Merritt with accepting rebates on grain shipments from major railroads. Indictments accuse Eckhart of $2 per carload kickbacks on flour shipments via Chicago and eastern routes in 1910. Also named are Eugene J Merritt of the Merritt company and other executives.
Mrs Walter Williamson entertained at East Maine street Monday for her niece Miss Katherine Williamson and fiancé John Kirkpatrick Graves of Washington DC. Guests included Katherine Williamson Miss Katherine McFarland Helen Chubbuck and others. The couple plan a wedding Wednesday and honeymoon in a private car provided by the Southern Pacific president.
Grace Whinpple Chapter No 342 QE S installed officers at Masonic Temple Monday evening in white gowns. Banquet followed with 160 members and friends. Emmett Howard led entertainment, with a faultless menu. Installers included Miss Mae Trescher past matron and Mrs Margaret Gesch winder as installing matron. Escort team featured Mrs Louise Wiles and others. The officers installed include Lilian Cherry worthy matron and Laura Kempen Adah among others.
Advice on applying Vicks Vap O Ruh salve to throat and chest with a warm cloth and loose neck covering to ease choking phlegm. One bedside application may prevent night attacks. price 25c 50c or 1.00 at druggists.
The Tailors union No. 180 installed officers at its monthly Labor Temple meeting. New officers include President J. Turner and Vice President O R Kiefer with W J Menke as Recording Secretary Treasurer and W J Menke as Labor Temple representative. Other posts filled include G A Kurrle as Financial Secretary B Otten as Sergeant at Arms and trustees F Otten A Leake and W P Johnson. Carpenters union No. 1366 held a semi monthly Labor Temple session with routine business. Electrical Workers No. 67 installed officers including President C H Smith Vice President Albert Mix Financial Secretary Fred Moeller Recording Secretary Benjamin Flotkoetter and Trustees Prack Irish and Charles Duncan.
Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians were installed in office by Past President Sheridan at the G A R hall on Monday evening. Inducted officials include County president T J Daniels and County vice president Paul Lanana among others. a separate item notes highway supervisor meeting Clayton township officials to plan a subways crossing near Chip Point.
The B P U society of the Vermont Street church held a meeting at Rev A LeGrand home on North Sixth street to expand membership and activities. Edythe Lake was elected secretary replacing Miss Barton, Ed Lewis named membership chair, Mable Baxter chaired the missionary committee. A social hour followed with guessing contests and refreshments as about 40 members attended.
Local church fundraiser at Christ Evangelical dormitory features a program and moving pictures with a small admission to support the church. Community Training School resumes second term at Gem City Business College. Local business visits and social notes among residents and members, plus a partition suit sale and milk dealer penalties in court.
Details recount a trip thought to be chosen as Pittsfield’s Gretna Green. Gottlieb Stormer, Washington Park caretaker, thanks the Park and Boulevard association for a plant sent during illness. Tie can now be out. Sam Cowen of the Soldiers' Home injured on Ninth and Maine, transported to the home after police handling. Fred Hall, passerby, arrested for peace disturbance on Lower Broadway. Police commissioners audited monthly bills totaling $80.14.
In Quincy, members of the Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent Association met at Eagles Hall to arrange a whiff and dance in Ertel Hall Tuesday night January 18. Reports covered the past month with $150 paid for sickness benefits and Dr I W Beatty of Fairview visiting on narcotics concerns.
The Brewers finish strong to beat the Trades and Labor assembly in a Labor Temple bowling league contest on Monday evening. Final scores show Brewers with a 787 line and 766 for T and L A, reflecting a tight, late rally.
The 1916 Bachelors club will stage a large dance and social function soon with date and venue to be announced. A committee of Rolland Wagner, John Potts, L J Kets, Paul L Clark, Ed Eiff, Martin O'Farrell, Ed Haddenhorst, Charles Kirtley and Arthur Kaempen is handling arrangements.
The YWCA pageant committee met to cast the historical pageant for Washingtons Birthday titled Miss Fearless and company. A date is not set yet and the event will be announced soon. The religious work committee arranged vesper services for January and February with the first on January 16. Plans also include a gathering of old and first members by the pioneer committee in Quincy in the near future.
J Leroy Adair led a citizenship lecture in the YMCA educa tion room titled How Can a Citizen Be of Assistance to a City's Officials The talk addressed the volunteer for civic improvement and its impact Rev Lyman Greenman led the session The next talk is set for January 17 with George H Wilson speaking on Four Terms as a Legislator Did They Inspire Respec t for Illinois Legislation
A stove reflection at Owen Byers home at Twenty second and Oak led a neighbor to report a blaze Monday night. Fire crews from Nos 2 6 and 8 responded but were not needed. Earlier Sunday, William Shanton's home at 303 Jersey street saw a spark ignite the roof. buckets of water kept the cost small. The Martha Bible class at First German M E Church postponed its meeting from Tuesday to a future date.
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