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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1917
Page
8
A college girl narrator reflects on Christmas generosity and the contrast between extravagant givers and receivers. A married woman is praised for giving lavishly yet often ignores the impact on recipients. A poor friend offers a gift the giver cannot truly accept, prompting a husband to intervene and urge sharing the pleasure of giving. The piece explores selfishness and insincere appreciation in holiday exchanges.
A spring sport coat sketch features big novelty pockets creating a slight side flare. The straight back and front line dominates, with navy serge or garbardine as the base and biscuit colored self fabric pockets for contrast. Length ranges three quarters, with full length coats in silk or satin for dressy wear and motor coats for protection. Light shades and vivid trims dominate, with satins and soutache braiding adding flair.
The Men s Bible class at Luther Memorial church plans a chicken supper in the near completed basement rooms, likely February 16, with a 400-diner capacity. The arranging committee includes J I Pipe Henry Winter Fred Hoehne A C Koch Walter Harvey H J Uhlenbrock and C W Hreitweiser. The event will be the first major use of the new space.
Society notes visitors and travels including RS Shellabarger and daughter Mrs J M Allen returning to Decatur today. Sisters from Piedmont and Red Bluff California depart earlier. Mrs Mary Musselman and Harriet head to Daytona Beach via Jacksonville. Otis Trotter party in Galesburg reunion for daughter. Gardner family events in Greensburg and Rothgeb hosts. Birthday dinner for C C Osborn and C A Osborn. Osborn senior recovered. Chicago weekend guests for Madamo Goff Bryant opera. New residents Law take South Fourteenth apartment. Hanna family to depart February. Becker leaves for Detroit. Nelsons move to Halifax from Toronto. Betty Castle hosts Isabel Stores for Hannibal game and Hula Hula dance.
Little Mary Wall celebrated her seventh birthday at 305 South Fourteenth street with games and refreshments. Various clubs met including the Women's Forum legislative department, Modern Novel club, pin ochle, D O N club, D A R Dorothy Quincy chapter, bridge club, Century club, Justamere club, and others with hostesses Mrs. Wall Mrs. Dorsey Mrs. Mohrenstecher Miss Danner Miss Whitney Miss Dix and more. meetings planned for February 1 and February 16 with guest speakers and book reviews.
Thomas Fitzgerald city market master suffered severe facial burns when gas from an outside tank exploded after he lit a match to the jet. He was taken to St Marys hospital with burns to face head and arm and may remain several days. Adam Helfrich to oversee city scales until Fitzgerald returns.
Rev Father Reihfels presents St Joseph Catholic Church Columbus 1916 financials with receipts totaling 2449.04 including donations and parish income. The report lists baptisms deaths communions school attendance and parish membership figures across German English Polish families and general parish data.
Forty boys and thirty girls practiced Friday night in the Knights of Columbus hall for J. A. Carnaby who began active work on the K of C musical comedy and minstrel show to be staged at the Empire on January 31 and February 1. Madam Chenault, Mrs. Carnaby, and Helen Runyon will take parts. Chenault will stage ballet numbers. Carnaby is a writer and musician. Runyon will rehearse the chorus.
Prof Emil Reinkendorf director of the Fifth Infantry band known as the Dinois State band was guest of Harry Bourne and the band in the Blackstone building Sixth and Vermont streets Thursday evening. A two course lunch followed by speeches led band members to express regrets at his departure from Quincy. Reinkendorf and his family plan to leave Sunday morning for Florida.
Miss Matilda Ledig and Anton Schulte wed Thursday evening in St Boniface church parsonage with Rev Dean H B Degenhardt officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ben anit Becker. The couple hosted a wedding supper at their new home at Tenth and State streets. Schulte works at Little Metal Wheel. he has four children at 93514 Ohio Street.
An editorial call from Quincy stresses the need for wholesome amusements for children and more church activity to keep youths off the streets. It cites Jefferson school, the Cheerful Home, and 42 Protestant churches as underused resources and advocates nightly use, with pupils from Jefferson school performing and a Parent-Teachers’ lunch provided.
Miss Edith Short of Cheerful Home gave an appreciated talk on Sanitation in the Home and on care and encouragement of children at the Parent Teachers association meeting in Franklin school Friday afternoon. Physical exercises were presented by second grade pupils and songs by third grade pupils. The concert by the Dickson family orchestra scheduled for Friday night was postponed due to the death of Virginia Irwin, a relative of the Dickson family.
Adams M Cgs speaker Charles M Gill superintendent contrasts old and modern schools at the Adams school Mothers club meeting. Pupils from multiple grades presented songs dramatizations and gymnastic stunts. Proceeds from Queen of Hearts nursery tale will fund school pictures.
The Webster Parent Teachers Association met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Alfred Ellis speaking on Obedience and Why It Involves. Hosts were Mrs. J A Arrowsmith and Mrs. S Harris. In the evening school children hosted parents at a moving picture show and entertainment.
Oiled dirt roads around Golden Illinois have endured winter well, says S W Flesner a leading figure in road oiling. He invites observers to Golden on Saturday for a roads meeting to see the condition firsthand and confirm the durability of the treated paths.
Sloan's Liniment is advertised as a quick penetrating relief for bumps, bruises, sprains, rheumatic and neuralgia pain. It targets outdoor workers and those with soreness after colds, selling at druggists for 25 cents.
The report notes paved streets in Colden resemble a smooth surface with no winter hindrance to traffic. It states remaining roads dragged before the list freeze are in good condition and credits oil-based treatment for the successful road quality and low maintenance.
Three new members were initiated at the Quincy chapter No 169 Women of Mooseheart Legion semi monthly meeting in the Moose hall Friday evening. The group plans a Jan 3 whist and dance with Gem City lodge No 986 and Fuelbier's orchestra providing music. The sewing circle will meet in Moose hall parlors going forward, hosted by Gem City lodge. Mrs Dorothy Sibbing to entertain next Thursday afternoon.
Arthur Shaw, night manager of the Burlington station lunch room, plans an extended trip through the west. He may decide to locate in Wyoming to take charge of a large cattle ranch.
A foreclosure suit filed in circuit court names John M. Winters as plaintiff and Charles E. Bowers among several defendants. The case seeks $6,000 and centers on land deeds secured by property in Adam County.
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