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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
5
The text observes how asking for charity from people you know alters the dynamic, turning friends into lenders. It shares anecdotes of common excuses like "there have been so many calls" and cautions against justifications by deeming a cause unworthy. Some donors, however, respond generously, with phrases like "surely, how much do you want."
A practical early spring dress using OOL jersey and broadcloth trimming. Describes construction, fabric yardage, trimming, and possible colorways including white serge with Georgette, Persian embroidery, and Paisley silk accents. Notes on fit with center front fastening and girdle concealment.
The St Marys parish school was dismissed at noon on Wednesday due to a fire that burned a hole in the roof. Fire crews from stations Nos 2 and 3 responded, with damage estimated under 10 dollars. The blaze started at 11 20. The Mekson Family musician will give a concert in the Pranking school Friday under the auspices of the
Pupils in public schools are taking midyear examinations and a new semester starts Monday. Marriage licenses issued include Edward C Numann and Bessie L Jessup, both of Quincy. Additional licenses listed for Pred HY Cole of Memphis and Grete Shain of Sckostown, with other names and dates. An unrelated line notes a philosophical owner of a Newproof building may insure it.
Society notes recount entertaining by Mr and Mrs L P Bondedey for Mr and Mrs Alfred Botsford as they prepare to move to New York City. Miss Winifred Irwin returns to Smith College after visiting Trinsdale and her mother Mrs Leaton Irwin. Families of Crawford Pipe Jackson and Cover host a winter picnic at 415 South Sixteenth street with pinnochle. A surprise wedding anniversary for Mrs Von Burg at 4519 Vine Street includes whist prizes and a luncheon. Lulu Felt returns from Chicago with relatives as opera impresario Galli Curci impresses. Leases report 1469 Maine Street by L P Bonfoey. Waldron and Said families vacationing in Chicago and St Louis while EN Monroe party returns from New York and Buffalo for business.
The Wayside Inn hosted a Wednesday luncheon for Mrs. Oleer Williams Luncheon featured pink carnations. Miss Genevieve Delworth from Lake Geneva Wis visited Mrs. PLOB. Woillkimms attended as guest. Mrs Zens Smith reviewed a Willan fo Lecke book after lunch. Snabpro Dia held an all day party at Mrs Earl Smith residence South Thirty-sixth street. Mrs Smith served a farm meal at noon with help from her mother Mrs R. E. Hackman. Adjutant C F Hubert of Fowler hosted Quincy record members for dinner prepared by his niece Mrs Hattie Digelow. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otis Arnold and daughter Nancy, Miss Ruth Warren, Miss Sadie Heelan, Gertrude Freese and Miss Emma Everly. They traveled to Fowler on the afternoon train and returned in the evening.
A large turnout attended the Women’s Guild annual luncheon held Wednesday at the Congregational church. Officers elected earlier were installed, with Mrs JON. Carter newly installed as president delivering a brief speech and other officers contributing. Mrs Carter read a paper on China and Japan while Mrs Guhwer Glen spoke on the Movements.
Miss Eanima Mo Gtoasdeolan of 896 State Street and Geom Beanard Randall are believed to have married in Chicago this week. Miss Glindeman left Saturday and told her father she intended to wed. Glindeman is Albert Grindeman’s daughter, a comptroller, and a purse professional. Randall, formerly a reporter and recent A W Leng Commission employee, resigned and went to Chicago. Randall was previously married to Lathan Langdon’s daughter, and divorced last year.
Martin Herrmann Mary Martin and William Herrmann of Round Grove township Missouri wed at 2 30 oclock Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs Kate Sander SIS Payson Avenue with Rev H J Leemhuis of the Satem church officiating They left for their new home shortly after the ceremony.
Judge McCarl performed the marriage in the county clerk's office on Wednesday uniting Miss Bessie L Jessup and Edward Co Numann of Quincy The bride is aged sixteen years.
Coal of fine quality is selling in Rushville at 14 cents a bushel or under $3.50 a ton delivered. County superintendent C. F. Cain, visiting court house, urged Rushville citizens to back a transportation line to Quincy to secure cheap coal. He noted local mines nearby and that farmers already bring wagonloads of coal to town for purchases.
Mrs Eva Frields of Cuudduck college spoke at the Presbyterian church Missionary society meeting held in Mrs W H Sinnock home 220 North Eighteenth street. She brought two international students from Korea and China who shared talks. Miss Billings former missionary teacher spoke on China with souvenirs. Mrs Frank Crane read a letter from his sister a China missionary. Miss Mary Hirde led devotions. A social hour followed as the two boys from foreign countries were noted.
Reception arrangements for the Webster School auditorium Friday evening are completed. The sophomore committee has prepared several stunts and music by class members will entertain. Refreshments follow the program and faculty members will be the guests.
Washington Jan 25 Democratic leaders in the Senate met with President Wilson at the White House. The lawmakers including Foreign Relations Committee members Stone Flomerene Saulsbury Walsh and Smith declined to comment afterward. The talk focused on the president s peace address amid Republican push for open debate.
The St Boniface church choir and orchestra performed the cantata Bethany in St Boniface hall on Wednesday night. The work traces Jesus in Bethany and the resurrection of Lazarus with vivid tableaux and strong choral numbers. Soloists included Bessie Dean, Frances Lubhe, Gertrude Mo Winking, Plaio Bo Ruch, Christian Zwick, Frank Brock, and Joseph Lubbe.
Chicago on January 21. Taeah Mo Lob, president of the board, said high school principals are human in explaining support for a member's charge that principals hire teachers more for charm and appearance than mental fitness. Mrs George Vosbrink argued male principals favor women with pleasing personalities to ease relations with pupils and staff.
The inventory of the estate of James W. Baker lists land in Adams county totaling 20 acres in nw 1-4 sec 21 and s 12 of se 1-2 of ne 1-1 sec 20. Mary L. Hutchings, executrix, probated the will of Charles H. Hutchings.
LONDON, Jan. 25 The king and queen will reopen parliament on Feb. 7 but without the customary state ceremony. A naval and military procession will be substituted for the traditional rites.
Local letters laud Vick's Vap-O-Rub as a home treatment for colds and sore throats. Testimonials from residents describe relief for adults and children, noting vapors released by body heat and absorption through the skin. Availability in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
A writ seeks to require Melrose township, Nu ISD directors to pay high school tuition for Elizabeth Kramner, a Melrose graduate, arguing 1913 tuition law remains operative despite contest of township tuition law. Judge S A Hubbard notes funds available and asserts the state’s support for district pupils, with other townships’ students also affected.
The local company prepares for military service receiving machine guns and full equipment from Springfield arsenal. Weekly drill at the Armory drew good attendance as the unit awaits complete outfitting to form the best equipped unit in the state.
Paris reports the death of Manuel Baudouin a co Abimel Bidens president of the Cepart of Cassation and former attorney general during the famous treason trial of Major Alfred Drevius. He died Tuesday night aged 7 years old.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local sprays or douches and often progresses to serious illness. The ad warns against neglect and urges a thorough trial of Swift’s Specifics, claiming blood therapy offers relief even in severe cases. Readers are invited to contact the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for expert advice.
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