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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
8
A boy shares a leaf worm incident with his aunt observing a green caterpillar that clings by a silk line and climbs back after being pushed. He explains the worm’s rope swallowing and descent tricks, inspiring a new view of life’s marvels in ordinary nature. The piece urges mothers to spark curiosity in children through everyday wonders like ants and worms.
Daily Fashion Hints notes vogue shifting to satin leader for coming season with coat dresses in serge and satin. It observes longer waistlines for younger figures, redingote frocks, navy serge with plaid, and preferred fabrics like gabardine and tricot. Designers urge longer skirts for early fall and a narrower silhouette overall.
Quincy society notes that Flora Marguerite Bertelle arrived Sunday for a vacation at 1020 Maine Street. She recently left Louisville after a successful season including a grand opera in June and a Queen of Spain audience. Born in Quincy, she studied in Chicago and abroad, sang for Paris and Queen Victoria, and toured with Anton Seidl.
Rev. Lee Lewis delivered the morning sermon at Vermont Street Baptist on The Taunt and the Tribute. Attendance was large. He and his mother, Mrs. Ella Lewis, depart Tuesday for Malden Mass to marry Miss Minneola Mabey on July 18 at the Mabey home. The couple will reside in Ashland.
Rev Edward H Jagdstein resigns as pastor of the Evangelical church in Warsaw during Sunday services after thirteen years of service. He plans a vacation before seeking another charge, citing a need for change for the congregation. The departure will be felt townwide. A separate item notes Rev and Mrs G D Hamm and children and George Vahle leaving for St Louis and Longtown to visit relatives, then Sweet Springs to visit Hamm's parents.
Rev. J. F. McHanan of Canton founder of the East End Christian church preached both morning and evening to a large audience of members and visitors. Special music was provided by Miss Laurel Leggitt and Mrs. S J. Rogers. No minister has been appointed yet but several applications are in and a selection is expected soon.
In a Sunday meeting the Ladies' Aid society presented the church with a new set of hymn books published by the German Evangelical Synod of North America. The group also authorized the school board to appoint a new teacher to replace the resigning John Schlinkman. The Men's League picnic is set for this afternoon at South Park with a large picnic supper.
William Hoener was elected delegate for the Central Illinois district meeting in Springfield in August, with William Heidbreder named as alternate.
The congregation met Sunday afternoon and granted Rev. Mr. Hamm a three weeks vacation. Otto Boeder of Springfield will take charge. The last Sunday in July features the annual mission festival with Rev. R. Freche delivering the morning sermon and Rev. R. Jesse the evening sermon on the United States negro mission. A Monday evening illustrated East India lecture will be given by Rev. Fredhe.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Stewart at 638 Spruce Street. Next week the missionary society will hold an all day meeting in Gardner Park with a picnic lunch at noon and a brief business session in the afternoon.
Rev W D Endres pastor of the First Christian church departed Monday noon to attend the Christian ministers of the northeast Missouri district conference in Canton.
In ministry for eleven years Rev. Paul Langhorst celebrated his anniversary Sunday. In honor of the occasion Mrs. Langhorst hosted a dinner for a number of friends that evening.
Miss Fannie Banks Harry Githens Rev W Bingaman Mrs H W Trueblood Bessie Brinkley and Mr and Mrs C I Smith and Fred Spears will represent the Quincy Christian Endeavorers at the Freeport convention July 6 to 9. Bingaman Banks and Githens depart Thursday morning Spears Thursday evening Trueblood and Brinkley already went to another convention July 4 and 6 in United Brethren. The speakers will then proceed to Mt Carmel for those who could not attend Freeport. Bingaman also represents the Quincy Union with Mr and Mrs W V Martin, former Quincy residents now in Freeport, accompanying to Mt Carmel.
A customer from South Norwalk, Conn, Mrs Elizabeth Slauson, reports that Foley Cathartic Tablets help with digestion and heat effects on the body. The note mentions relief from constipation, headache, biliousness, and bloating, praising the product as wonderful. Millee & Arther Drug Co.
Charles E Sparks married Miss Cora H Brown of Rosemond Illinois at the bride's home at noon with close family present. The couple will reside with Prof and Mrs G W Blair in their bungalow while the Blairs are away and plan to establish a home in September after a brief stay in Quincy.
Kathyle M Chambers and Le Roy Bernbrock wed Monday morning at St Francis church, officiated by Rev Father Didacus. The groom, son of W F Bernbrock of 2005 Elm, had worked in a Tulsa bank before joining Standard Oil after returning to town. The bride from Mounds Oklahoma met in Tulsa, with James and Beulah Bernbrock as attendants. wedding kept simple due to another sister's illness.
A finance committee of the Tabernacle meetings at Vermont Street Baptist Church plans a canvass next Sunday for six weeks of fall meetings led by evangelist Bob Jones. Thirteen church delegates join to raise 6000 dollars, 3000 to be paid before opening. Each church canvasses its members to avoid omissions, with nightly offerings during the first three weeks expected to cover 3000 dollars. Any shortfall will be pro rated by subscribers.
A group of young people drove to Hannibal and back via Illinois and Missouri, including Ora and Ruth Miller Rider from St Joseph Floyd Goodwin and Ted Hartzell. Henry Harding of 814 South Eighth street observed his 78th birthday with a surprise picnic while still working as the citys oldest blacksmith. William Waterkotte and wife marked their first anniversary with a dinner at their North Twelfth street home. J Dickman of Pontiac and relatives visited Mrs dad parents T J Clark for a short holiday stay.
The Chevrolet distributed by Clough Rheims started Monday from the city on a test trip with ten gallons of gasoline. After driving about 200 miles, the car got 18 miles into mud north of the city and the test was not finished. Drivers will restart at 7 am and end around noon. Mr and Mrs John White of 1116 Spring street will travel to Paloma to spend the Fourth on a farm.
Mrs Anna White after 29 years moves her news stand and stationery business from 625 Hampshire street to 125 North Fourth street. George Levi says 4600 dollar mortgage on the Chamber of Commerce building will be covered by collecting the building fund indebtedness. Elmer Reese leaves for Chicago to join Western Union. Walter French returns from Chicago to work at the local Western Union office. Charles B Lusk sells Mission cigar store to Downard and Goodwin and will focus on calendar and printing work.
An optimistic travel ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness after activity and sudden aches on vacation. It claims quick relief for stiffness, backache, cramps, bites, and toothache, urging readers to carry a bottle for every trip.
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