This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
5
A friend buys a cheaper, reliable car after realizing luxury brings little happiness. The couple adopts an “experiment” toward peace of mind, preferring a comfortable margin for extras over more purchases. The idea: when standards rise with income, discontent grows. when kept modest, peace of mind follows.
Daily fashion notes promote the Kessy skirt of silk and chiffon as a versatile between seasons item. The design features sheer silk foundation with a draped chiffon or Georgette over skirt, options in white rose and printed silks, and guidance on coordinating lace and blouses for a smart home or social wear look.
Mrs Mary Koch of Versailles visited friends here last week. Mrs Ira Wheeler aged under pneumonia died Saturday. she leaves a husband and several children. McGee levee commissioners met by Engineer Bushnell of Quincy. Community club met in the Methodist church Friday afternoon. Friends of Mrs Rossie Argenbright learned of her marriage to Mr Redfield of Beardstown on Thursday.
Mort Ellis of Pittsfield was a business caller Tuesday. Emmett Thompson has been sick the last two days. Revival meetings, active for two weeks, are well attended. Rev. Mr. Taylor has delivered some excellent sermons drawing strong interest.
Bremen on January 17 dispatches report that preparations are complete for the sailing of the merchant submarine Deutschland to an American port. The note comes via Berlin to London.
R and Mrs Emil Reinken Dorff and daughter Alma plan winter Florida travel then Canton Ohio to settle permanently. Mrs Katherina Schulcraft observes 72nd birthday with visitors. Miss Cyrilla Denning hosts thirteenth birthday party. Mr and Mrs J W Arnold return from honeymoon and visit Carrie Hoxsey. Mrs A C Arnold returns to St Louis. Mrs A A Hutmacher hosts thimble party for Mrs Carl Gardner of Greensburg Pa. Miss Margaret McCarl helps Lombard College students in Galesburg party. P H Gardner and families plan south trip. John Crumland visits relatives in Clinton Ia. Mr and Mrs Fischer celebrate 37th anniversary with family reunion. they have eleven children, eight at home, Edith a novice in St Louis.
Numerous clubs met in homes and local buildings this week. Edith Walterman hosted the Happy Six at 1313 North Ninth with music and conversation. Friends in Council met at the Historical Building as Mrs Alfred Castle discussed Henry James. Bridg e and needlework clubs held meetings with refreshments and prize notes. Various members participated in papers on Hosea to Jonah, Pre Columbian discoveries, and explorers.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Tom Baldwin Jr at the St Francis hotel in Cape Girardeau Missouri.
A Chicago graduate nurse credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing displacement and related pains after months of illness. She reports relief and a healthy baby, urging other women to seek advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts for private guidance.
Miss M. Kenning performs Meditation by Kimball and Piano solo. B. Zumsteg plays Dance Under the Linden by P. Hiller. A piano duet by B. Heckenkamp and M. Arming closes the program.
Mid week services at East End Christian church feature Rev L C Mauck with sermon on Prayer. WCTU observes national day of prayer with two programs. Thrush discusses state and national papers. Martha Bible class at First German Methodist meets with Mrs Levett. next Feb 6. New missionary society formed at First Christian Church with officers named. two meetings monthly. Hertzier attends Central Wesleyan college trustees meeting in St Louis. possible replacement for Dr Munz. Grant Milton Scharnhorst christened. Milton Scharnhorst sponsors. St Francis church annual reports due Sunday at 10.
Perry Illinois community notices report Charles Nightwonger confined at home with heart trouble. Obituaries note Mrs Sarah Smith age 93 in Jacksonville. Residents Ingalls Walker away for winter. Andy Barlow to manage affairs. Mrs John Calhoun back from Franklin aiding Slack family. pneumonia in Slack’s daughter. Dr Harriet Crawford of Kansas City visited relatives. H P Clem dies at home of adopted daughter Mrs A McLaughlin. funeral held after Elder McLaughlin arrival. Daughters born to Thompson and Hannant couples. sons to Baugh and Grieme families. Bertha Mouchins leaves for Chicago to visit then Denver. Pike County Musical officers meet and initiate Perry lodge officers for 1917. Harry Six ill at home. Nev Sampson of Missouri filled Artist pulpit. Miss Louella Yockey out of school due to grip. John E Morton receives watch fob from Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance, honoring long service since 1884. Misses Allen visit Baylis.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kramer visited Quincy to see Mrs Kramers father in hospital. Dorothy Johnson born Jan 16 to Rodney and wife. Mrs A H Lillard's eldest daughter seriously ill with pneumonia attended by Miss Woolworth Kirksville nurse. Mrs Dillie Cummings found unconscious. paralyzed and in serious condition. Carol, Knox City, Mrs Hunziker stayed with Baker family. Wimlston and Deer Ridge visitors called for Mrs Cummings illness. Thomas McCollum Loyd Long visited sister Pearl Patrick. Mrs Marion Nesbit of Nebraska arrived for ill parents John and Mrs Copper. Mrs Collins of Kansas came to be with foster mother Mrs Cummings. B I Ferguson Canton LaFelle visitor. Mrs Frank Madden and daughter with sister Mrs Hr E Jaster Edina. Romney Yancey returned from California seeking better prospects. Rev G C Kell and Mrs Kell returned from visit with daughter Mrs S E Osgood in Minneapolis Mina.
Miss Clara Wolf and Julius Kraft of Fester Missouri were married at 9 am Tuesday in St Francis Catholic Church. Attendants were Miss Julia Goebhl of Fowler and Henry Wolf. A noon dinner for about twenty was hosted by the bride’s parents. The couple will live on a farm near Hester Missouri.
Dr. Ralph McReynolds spoke to the Kindergarten Mothers club on communicable diseases. Miss Lucretia Harris and Miss Juanita Nichols assisted. The Boys and Girls clubs met at the Cheerful Home gym with Edith M. Short in charge. Girls in The Bird's Christmas Carol will hold a party Thursday evening.
The concert by the Dickson orchestra at Franklin School on Friday night is postponed to February 26 due to the death of Virginia Irwin, a niece of Mrs. Dickson. Friday afternoon Dr. Henry Whipple will speak at the Parent Teacher Association meeting at the school.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.