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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
8
Ruth Cameron reflects on advice as a social prompt and shares a personal tale. She notes advice can shape choices more than expected, offering cautious guidance to avoid careless words. The author urges thoughtful advice, warning it may sway indecision and reveal true friendship or self interest.
A sketch illustrates a two garment in one three piece sport suit suited for changeable spring weather. Feature panel back and front with belted sides and a narrow straight skirt. Beige broadcloth with leather fringe trim, side fastening dress with three large buttons. coat plain back.
A telegram from Alexander Demers James Condon and Louis Marcus appeals to President Wilson for humanitarian help for Greece. The trio state Greece seeks neutrality and peaceful aid, endorsing the Holy Synod’s appeal and asking that Greek kin not die of starvation.
Society highlights: RS. E. B. Hillman hosts guests from Decatur and Cal for about a week. William T. Duker Jr. attends Lake Forest prep school after pre Exeter, near Boston. Mrs. E. A. Rogers hosts a Friday dinner. Mrs. H. M. Sheer hosts a Thursday card gathering with prizes to Mrs. Rome Bockenhoff and Mrs. R. C. Gunther. Mrs. Pendleton returns from Joliet after funeral of her mother in law, RS. John Stillwell to host a large reception this afternoon 8 to 6. Joseph Fischer hosts 18 guests for Agnes Kasper’s Chicago engagement to George Fischer. Killarney roses centerpiece. Miss Marguerite Edwards resigns as Quincy Herald proof reader. Miss Katherine Mackay to replace. Ruth Appleton remains in town after college. Alfred Botsford leaves for New York World. will move with Mrs. Botsford in February. Edna Mittelberg of Fowler hosts a party. wedding soon to Rollo Lohr of Paloma.
Mildred Wachter hosted S. S. M. club members at 725 South Fifth Street with social needlework and refreshments. Mrs. Otto Wurl at 1313 Spring Street welcomed Chapter F P. E. O. members for a luncheon after a paper on the state convention’s work. Mrs. Kenner Seaton, visiting from Seattle, attended. The 1910 club met at 2200 Hampshire Street for whist with prizes to Mrs. Walter Avis and Mrs. B. E. Menke. The Double Six club gathered at 611 Elm Street for cards and a two course luncheon amid carnation decorations.
Camp Point notes reveal a five week vacation return for Miss Margaret Thompson and a marriage of Miss Irene Nelson to Louis Wagie in Macomb. Other items report hospital treatment for Mrs. Jerome Hostetter, travel back to New Orleans by Harris Nelson, and visits among residents including Golden and Burlington Iowa. Several families, including the Burkes and the Hostetters, are mentioned with visits to Clayton and Roswell New Mexico.
COATSBURG January 13 Clay Lawless reports a Poland China hog weighing 1050 pounds, aged about one year, the largest hog ever marketed in Adams County Paloma market.
Mrs. George Wallace Thompson spoke on Illinois legislation to the Quincy Women's Forum meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building. Officers elected include President Mrs. Frank Wood and Vice President Miss Julia Sibley. The group, now 116 members, reported on public questions from sanitation to education and debated consolidation of state commissions and suffrage prospects.
H W Crawmer was elected president of the Epworth League of the Vermont Street Methodist Church Friday night. John Dieckman returned to Wichita and the position of first vice president was vacated. Miss Della Engelman was elected, and a six week campaign for new members from both boys and girls begins Sunday. Miss Irwin served ice cream and wafers after the meeting.
Four men in an automobile raided the First National bank at Hurrah Oklahoma 22 miles west of Oklahoma City on Friday and escaped with 3500 in currency. Posses are in pursuit.
When fatigue, dark circles, backache, and side pains signal weakened kidneys, Mrs. T. J. Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska credits Fole Kidney Pills for her recovery from lumbago. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
Grace Methodist Missionary Society met with Mrs Lois Carter Friday afternoon and discussed a new book The World Mission and World Peace. Rev G P Oliver returns from Chicago today after business travel. Bethel and Vermont Street Methodist groups held farmer theater gatherings with farm produce. Luther Memorial Missionary Daughters met at the parsonage and will elect officers next week. Willing Workers held a monthly coffee at Christ church. Revival services at Grace Methodist continue for another week under Rev G L Losh. St Marys Catholic school prepares for mid winter entertainment on Sunday Jan 21. W C McKenzie and son lead singing at United Brethren church and Grace Methodist Church plans a double quartet for Sunday service.
Virginia Martha Nesta age one month and five days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nesta of 620 Vine Street, died Friday evening from a heart leakage after about ten hours illness. Grandfather William Nesta died last Wednesday. Short funeral services will be held at 3:30 this afternoon at the family home.
The YWCA and YMCA will unite in their annual joint praise service at 3 30 Sunday afternoon in the YMCA gymnasium. Mrs Frields of Chaddock Boys' school and Rev Mr Shank the new Central Baptist pastor will speak. A music program is planned and all friends are invited.
Palmyra High School defeated Hannibal High School in a Friday night debate held on Palmyra’s campus. This was Palmyra’s first competition in the Northeast Missouri Debating Club, which draws teams from 27 counties. Debaters John Chadwell and Oswald Frey argued the negative on federal railroad ownership, while Glen Daelhouse and Arthur Hagerman spoke for the affirmative. Beginning Monday, Palmyra’s domestic science class will serve a 12 o'clock dinner service.
Pupils desiring a hot meal will be served by the domestic science class with practical kitchen experience. Meals will be served at cost, easing mothers' lunch duties and ensuring students receive a warm meal. Firemen Make Early Run to 338 South Fifth Street. Nos. 2 and 4 stations responded to a small fire caused by an old fireplace. damage was trivial.
Start putting up ice workmen began Friday filling the Bleidbreder ice house near Eighth and State Streets.
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