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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1916

Page

8

Social whirl in Quincy hosts and visitors noted

Quincy society reports a string of entertaining events and visits. Hostess Henrietta Schwab welcomed Mildred Wall at 619 Vermont Street for a dinner in honor of Wall’s upcoming marriage to Lawrence Bremser. Pages list other guests, gatherings, auction bridge for Wall, and various parties around town with locals and visitors from New York, St. Louis, Davenport and Chicago.

Henrietta Schwab Vermont Street Mildred Wall Lawrence Bremser Elea Schwab Isabelle Smyth Mae Quinlivan Harriet Schwab Miss van Huff New York Miss Smyth John Lusk

Fall fashion hints for velvet fall suits and coats

Daily fashion notes favor longer fall and winter coats to suit diverse figures with finger tip to long lengths. High collars and novel choker effects rise in popularity, with pile fabrics like velour and satin dominating, bold colors from reds to purples and greens, and extensive fur trim on coats and dresses.

Bernard

Social event and bridal party details from Friday notices

Edna Schlipman hosted a party for Elsie Ackerman who will wed Fred Mohrman. Two tables of 500 crowned Miss Ella Moshage. Hearts and cupids décor in red and white, a dainty luncheon followed. Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary held a South Park outing with games and a big picnic supper. Margaret Freiburg left for Mexico Missouri to visit an old schoolmate Ruth Hoxey.

Edna Schlipman Elsie Ackerman Fred Mohrman Ella Moshage Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus South Park Margaret Freiburg Maine Street Mexico, Mo Ruth Hoxey

Bundy Brown Wedding Sealed in Quincy Home

Annie Dundy and Harley Brown were married Sunday afternoon at 924 North Second Street. The Rev. James Q. Kirkpatrick officiated. Both from Durham Missouri, they plan to reside in Quincy. Attending were Mrs. Emma Dundy, Clara Cameron of Burlington, Mrs. Sarah Mohe of Elvaston, and Pearl Dundy.

Bundy. Brown Annie Dundy Harley Brown Ernest Powles North Second Street James Q. Kirkpatrick Durham Quincy Bowles Emma Dundy Clara Cameron Burlington Sarah Mohe Elvaston Pearl Dundy

Weigel Jackson Pair Wed in Sioux Falls Bond

Victor Jackson married Vera Weigel at Sioux Falls South Dakota last Friday. The bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs W B Jackson of Thirty sixth and Broadway. They will reside in Worthing South Dakota where Mr Jackson farms.

Weigel-Jackson Victor Jackson Vera Weigel Sioux Falls W. B. Jackson Thirty-sixth Broadway Worthing S. D

Banns published for Katherine Schuett and Albert Doulman

Banns for the forthcoming marriage of Miss Katherine Schuett and Albert Doulman were issued Sunday at St John’s Catholic Church. The wedding date has not yet been set.

Katherine Schuett Albert Doulman St. John’s Catholic Church

Officers Elected by United Young People Federation

At St Pauls church in Quincy the annual meeting of the United Young Peoples federation of the Evangelical churches elected officers for the year. Officers include President Rev A W Fruechte Vice Presidents Rev H J Leemhuis Rev Paul Langhorst and Rev Walter Dickman Financial secretary Miss Anna Ellerbrock Recording secretary Miss Helen Koch re elected Treasurer Edwin Hoener and the officers will also serve as trustees. A constitutional amendment moved the annual meeting to January and open air services in a local park were planned though no date was set.

United Young People’s Federation of the Evangelical Churches of Quincy St. Paul's Church Federation A. W. Fruechte H. J. Leem

Day in Congress Passes Relief Fund and Health Use Resolutions

In session starting 11 a.m. debate continued on agricultural policy. Senate Chilton resolution urged President to set aside a day for Syria relief contributions in Mount Lebanon. House approved funding use of federal hospital equipment at Ellis Island to combat infantile paralysis in New York. Recessed to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. House later passed omnibus revenue bill 240 to 140.

Chilton Mount Lebanon Ellis Island New York

Man’s courtship vows harder than marriage repair

A proverb-like remark notes that winning a woman’s happiness in courtship is simpler, whereas sustaining or repairing happiness after marriage proves far more challenging for a man.

Salem Aid Society Celebrates 24th Anniversary

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Salem church marked its 24th anniversary with special services led by Rev. H J Leemhuis. Since 1892 the group grew to 400 members under Rev L Von Rague. Invited guests included women from St Pauls and St Peters churches with short addresses by Rev Paul Langhorst. Music by the Salem orchestra and organ solos by Prof Hugo Schessler highlighted the day.

Ladies’ Aid Society Salem H. J. Leemhius L. von Rague St. Paul’s

Anniversary services mark Luther Memorial church event

Rev H A Ott former pastor of Luther Memorial Topeka arrives Wednesday to participate in the 25th anniversary services. Rev E P Schulere of Albuquerque will join later in the week and preach July 28 before returning home. Bethel Methodist Sunday school holds all day outing at South Park on July 12 with a 9 am march from the church and afternoon amusements, fish pond, fancy work sale, aprons, races and a church women’s supper. Luther Memorial missionary society to meet Thursday.

H. A. Ott The Luther Memorial Church Topeka E. P. Schulere Albuquerque Bethel Methodist Church South Park Missionary Society of the Luther Memorial Church

A Doctor's Remedy for Coughs Ad

A promotional note for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims the cough medicine cures summer coughs and colds. It states the remedy soothes irritation stops coughing kills germs and benefits the patient. A 25 cent bottle is advertised and urged to prove its value at druggists.

Dr. Bell Adv

Two Yards and a House of Happy Play

A reflection on childhood yards and parental choices between pristine order and joyful play. The author recalls two neighboring yards, one lively with children and the other immaculate but less welcoming, arguing homes should welcome children for real happiness verses sterile tidiness.

Molly

Regular meeting in Southpark program led by Miss Bertha Hermans

The afternoon gathering in Southpark featured Miss Bertha Hermans in charge of the program and Rev. I W Bingaman leading the devotional portion.

Southpark

W C T U Meeting At Temperance Home This Afternoon

Mrs. E Moorman and her mother Mrs. Casidy will lead the W C T U gathering at the Temperance Home this afternoon. The Coming Citizen is the stated subject.

Picnic dates set for church events in July and August

At the quarterly Christchurch Sunday meeting the church picnic is scheduled for July 27 on the church campus. St. Anton ius church fixes its annual picnic for August 8 on the lawn, drawing Quincy residents who enjoy the women’s chicken supper. The Fall Creek band will provide the music.

Christchurch Church St. Antonius Church Quincy Fall Creek

Louis William Muegge Born At Home In Fourteenth Street

St Pauls Evangelical church christened the young son of Mr and Mrs Louis Muegge of 640 South Fourteenth Street at 430 Sunday afternoon in the family home and gave him the name Louis William Muegge.

A. W. Fruechte St. Paul's Evangelical Church Louis Muegge South Fourteenth Street Louis William Muegge

Infant Louis William Muegge Christened at St Pauls

Louis William Muegge infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Muegge was christened Sunday afternoon by Rev A W Fruechte of St Pauls Evangelical Church with sponsors Liam Schaller Marie Schaller and Willya Schaller. A total of 842 dollars was raised at the St Marys church picnic held Tuesday July 4 per committee report.

Louis William Louis Muegge A. W. Fruechte St. Paul's Evangelical Church Marie and Willia Schaller St. Mary’s Church

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Knee Pain Relief

A Philo Pennsylvania reader reports wonderful relief after using Sloan's Liniment on stiff knees. The ad urges readers to try one application, noting it penetrates without rubbing and costs 24 cents at drug stores.

Sloan James S. Ferguson Philo

Personal notices from Quincy area readers on summer travel and visits

John Daniels of 613 North Eighth street leaves Sunday for Denver Cole to spend a two week vacation visiting Colorado City and Colorado Springs and other points. Russell Reese of Kansas City arrives to spend school vacation with grandmother Mrs. Hanora Daniels, 613 North Eighth street. Miss Louise Givens of Mt. Sterling came to Quincy and was operated on at St. Mary's hospital, convalescing nicely. Edgar S. Potters of 1119 State street went to La Grange to join family on a trip. Maude Barrett, Cheerful Home visitor, enjoying summer with Galena relatives, plans to return in fall. Porter Dunbar of 1007 Kentucky street, burned from lime, progressing nicely. Lee Helmich, Wabash express messenger, hosting his mother from Bloomington. Mrs. Charlies W. Pfeiffer of Quincy and Mrs. Peter Deitz of St. Louis return from near Marceline after about a week visiting relatives. Mrs. Deits visiting Quincy relatives. Alvan Bruening of St. Louis visiting Frank Wachtel, 312 South Eighteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dick return from Kansas City with Albert J. Dick and bride, honeymooning at Yellowstone Park and Colorado Springs.

John Daniels North Eighth Street Denver Cole Mr. Daniels Colorado City Colorado Springs Russell Reese Kansas City Hanora Daniels Louise Givens Mt. Sterling Quincy St. Mary's Hospital Edgar S. Potters State Street la Grange Lee Helmich Chicago Bloomington Charlies W. Pfeiffer Peter Deitz St. Louis Marcelline Deits Quincey Alvan Bruening Frank Wachtel South Eighteenth Street

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