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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1916
Page
8
A columnist argues that women do take interest in other women's beauty and recounts observations of conversations in a restaurant. The piece notes women enjoy admiring pretty faces, while husbands may misinterpret such interest, and emphasizes that women differ in taste and do not always share their partner's views on beauty.
Eleanor Nielson hosted a summer party at the Country Club for Frances Poling of San Antonio, Texas, visiting Misa Nielson’s family. About 153 guests attended, with daisies in yellow decor and refreshments of orange cider, ice cream and cake.
Daily fashion notes showcase varied fabrics and cuts with a clear waistline. A forty inch summer motor coat in rajah silk trim with satin or broadcloth accents is sketched, using a directoire collar and coal fabric belt. Rich lining silks and velour transitions suggest attractive early fall wear, with seasonably tailored coats largely defined by smart, severe lines.
The Quincy W C U executive board met at St. Boniface school Thursday night to plan one of Quincy’s largest entertainments. President F William Heckenkamp said a nationally known speaker is sought for the picnic. A committee is drafting the program while the rest of the business will wait until August 17. The fall celebration participation will be discussed and likely decided.
St Tames day will be celebrated at Good Shepherd church with Holy eucharist at 7 and 9 a.m. and Matins at 8 30 a.m. The Junior Christian endeavors of United Brethren church meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. with Mrs Brown at 315 Maple Street.
Miss Ida M. Anderson of West Point and Roscoe Arthur of Stillwell wed in the Vermont Street Methodist church parsonage on Friday afternoon at 5 o clock. The couple, who came without attendants, will stay a few days in town before moving to Stillwell where they will establish their home. Both are noted school teachers in their respective communities.
Otho Blatter and Miss Estella Yates, both of this city, were married Friday evening at six by Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney. The couple were unattended. They will reside here where the groom is employed in a local foundry.
Washington July 22 Debate on the army appropriation the last of the big defense measures began late Friday in the senate Senator Chamberlain chairman of the military committee urged adoption of the measure without amendment asserting that the 330000000 it carries is essential for the expense of the regular army and national guard
Marshalltown report: a sheriffs posse hunted for Bd Williams Friday night for the murder of Mrs Mary Stewart in Dillon late Thursday. Wendell P. Forte, shot three times, showed improved condition Friday night and is expected to recover.
Fashion description highlights Edna Goodrich in a Lucille model black and white marquisette. 1880 Miss character, lace mittens, sunshade, picture hat, and grandmotherly touches. Hoop skirt with multiple flounces and a bodice trimmed with three bows plus a central fourth bow with streamers.
The firm of Buerken and Kaempen was awarded Thursday morning the contract for cutting a doorway in County Clerk Smith’s office as part of remodeling. The $184.50 award includes balcony removal in the east room, slated to become the public reception room. Paving work on South Twelfth Street resumed Friday morning with new equipment expected to speed completion.
J H H Bastert and Boyd Castle, two insurance companies, announce a consolidation effective August first. The merged operation will occupy the main floor offices in the Majestic building, space formerly used by Best Plumbing Company.
Hot weather has camp residence in Camp-Chester Smith, son of Mrs. Walter P. Smith of 1678 Hampshire street, serving as an orderly to Gen. Henry R. Hill at Fort Sam Houston. He reports residents are not in it when heat is the subject, feeling fine and that everything is OK. Border photos include Col. C. W. Nimon and Capt. D. G. Kilburn of the Fourth Texas Infantry, linking to their Spanish American War service and prior ranks in Company K, Third Texas Infantry.
Capt. T. S. Baldwin, formerly of this city, is now at the Atlantic Coast Aeronautical station overseeing the government aviation school. He sent a letter to Circuit Clerk Erde Beatty asking to be remembered to Quincey friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Field, visiting Baldwin park for races, left for Chilli cothe Mo. Miss Fields a mare owned
A report notes his race entry at the park event where he won three straight heats. It mentions Mr. Field attended Gem City Business College about 26 years ago and cites numerous changes in the city since then. He is now a prosperous farmer near Chillicothe.
Construction crews extend the double track on the C B and Q from Bushnell southward. The roadbed is widened and a large workforce is at work on the new track expansion.
Arthur A. Reiner of Boston Socialist Labor Party candidate for president was fined $10 in Butte municipal court for violating city ordinance by speaking in a downtown street. The fine was suspended by the magistrate.
Dr William Ballentine formerly professor of law at California and Wisconsin was named dean of the University of Illinois law school by trustees on Friday He will replace Dean O K Harker who resigned two months ago The board also approved a resolution to bridge pay differences for university employees who are Illinois National Guard members on border duty between university and federal pay while in active service
Dr. Bert I Wyatt and Dr. E M Siegal of the Chicago health department, accused of extorting immigrants during infantile paralysis examinations and suspended, will be exonerated and reinstated next week after civil service commission investigation. Health Commissioner Dr John Dill Robertson said the charges arose from a misunderstanding of the facts.
A local ad lists sandwich goods such as ham loaf veal loaf corned beef Vienna sausage salmon tuna sardines cream cheese and more at J H Brown and Sons. Also offered are baked beans pickles olives cakes lemon juice sherbet fruits vegetables and other picnic items at low prices with order phone service.
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