Social gatherings mark Quincy spring with bride parties
Mrs A W D Weis and Mrs J M Winters hosted a noon luncheon for forty in Quincy NE with Miss Florence Halbach and Miss Catherine Montgomery as honored brides this week. Out of town guests included Mrs James Murphey and Mrs Harry Gage of Chicago among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. D. Weis
J. M. Winters
Halbach
Mongomery
James Murphey
Harry Gage
Marion Murphey
Chicago
Leavenworth
Kan
Marjorie Southwick
St. Louis
C. Lawrence Wells
The Cost of Indecision in Daily Choices
Goethe warns against irresolute minds and indecision. A woman buys two blouses to avoid choosing, while another lets the weather or lights decide for her. The writer urges training to decide promptly after weighing both sides, then sticking to the decision unless changing facts require it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Blair
Garden smock described with style and fabric notes
Daily Fashion Hints outlines the garden smock as a near relative of Breton peasant blouses and middy shirts with varied styles. It details materials cretonne and chippendale print, Nile green linen with purple smocking, a Premet collar, short plain sleeves, and a semi-fitted waistline. The 40 inch garment over a frock aims for loose flowing lines and arm freedom, requiring five yards of 36 inch linen for construction.
Mrs Homemaker's Household Tips for Winter Lays and Repairs
The article offers practical homemaking guidance from hemming linens with thread and soap to keep threads from breaking, darning stockings using a shoebox to shape repairs, reviving lemons with warm water, toasting croutons for soup, and reusing soap scraps by placing them in a cheesecloth bag for bath and dishwater. It emphasizes simple, old fashioned methods for daily domestic tasks.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Children's Colds
A vintage ad promises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey eases children's colds and coughs. It claims the syrup soothes irritability helps them sleep, and speeds recovery with a small bottle priced at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gough
Dr. Bell
Melrose chapel hosts unusually large strawberry festival
A large crowd at Melrose chapel strawberry festival Tuesday evening drew many Quincy residents by car and on foot from nearby areas. Cake ice cream coffee and strawberries were served and several fancy articles were available for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Chapel
Quincy
Fish Fry Today at Soldiers Home Grounds
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church hosts a fish fry on the Soldiers Home grounds today serving fish coffee ice cream cake and pie all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the
United Brethren Church
Soldiers Home
Mother's Friend promises ease for expecting mothers
An advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy for pregnant women. It claims to ease pain, reduce morning sickness, and promote a smoother labor experience. Prospective fathers are advised to supply a bottle, with directions and a book offer from Bradford Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Regator Co
Lamar Ridge
Atlanta, Ga
Informa
Keokuk matron of honor to attend wedding in Wooster
RS Stephen Irwin of Keokuk will serve as matron of honor at the marriage of Miss Catherine Montgomery and Chester Poling this Saturday. Her mother Mrs W S McKee will entertain that day, and Mrs Irwin will join her granddaughter Mrs W W Berry, with Mr Irwin arriving Saturday evening. Nearby social notes include Katherine Parker leaving Wooster after a visit, and Mrs Wilson hosting a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Irwin
Keokuk
Catherine Montgomery
Chester Poling
W. S. McKee
Miss Montgomery
Irwin
W. W. Berry
Katherine Parker
George H. Wilson
Jacksonville
Mrs. Wilson
South Park
Aynette Trowbridge to Wed in New Mexico Soon
Aynette Trowbridge formerly of Quincy now living in Deming New Mexico will marry Friday June 2 to a Santa Rita New Mexico man. She moved here with her family years ago and has taught in Santa Rita. Mrs Edwin Massie hosts a luncheon and tea at 907 Spring Street today. Major Adams and Mrs Adams head to Chicago for the Republican convention with Mrs Adams taking part in suffrage parade. Betty and Patsy Bartlett, daughters of Ben Bartlett, return June 14 from Sacred Heart convent in Maryville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mae Rush
Hannibal High School
William Criswell
Chicago
Edmond Jaeger
Abby Fox Rooney
Los Angeles
Boston
Hudson H. Kellogg
Rooney
Dean's Academy
Franklin
Mass
Quincy
Anna Jarrett Wood
Quincy Women's Forum
Iss Aynette Trowbridge
New Mexico
Santa Rita
N. M
Trowbridge
Deming
Edwin Massie
Spring Street
John Hestey Major
James E. Adams
Major Adams
Betty
Patsy Bartlett
Ben Bartlett
Sacred Heart Convent
Maryville
St. Louis
Milbert Hamane Wedding Planned for June Seventh
Miss Tillie Milbert daughter of Mrs Martha Milbert of 615 Monroe street and Arnold Hamann son of Mrs Dora Hamann of 6294 State street will wed next Wednesday June 7 at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Father Zurbensen officiating Bridesmaid is Miss Pauline Brock Schmidt Groomsman is Fred Milbert Usher include Fred Sanders and Paul Verdorh Flower girl Arsella Milbert About 50 relatives expected for a breakfast at the bride home A reception to follow The couple will live at 60514 Monroe street Groom is a machinist at Electric Wheel Company Several pre nuptial parties have been held
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Milbert
Martha Milbert
Monroe Street
Arnold Hamann
Dora Hamann
State Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Zurbensen
Pauline Brockschmidt
Fred Milbert
Fred Sanders
Paul Venverdoh
Arsella Milbert
The
Electric Wheel Company
Milbert
Coens and Silvers Wed at St Boniface Church
Miss Gertrude Coens and Edward W. Silvers were married Wednesday at 9 AM in St Boniface Church. An 11 AM breakfast followed at the bride’s home, with a relatives’ reception in the afternoon. The couple left for Chicago that evening and will live with the bride’s parents upon their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Coens
John Coens
Vermont Street
Edward W. Silvers
William Silvers
Ohio Street
St. Boniface Church
Dean Henry B. Degenhardt
Walkitt Pillars Wed in Palmyra Ceremony
Miss Louise Walkitt and Lawrence Pillars, both of Quincy, were married in Palmyra Monday afternoon. The couple traveled there after the wedding and will reside at 822 North Ninth Street.
New Salem visitors join Thompson family in city
Mrs. Eugene Woodward and her children from New Salem Illinois arrived in the city on Wednesday to spend several days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson. Miss Marie Millhizer, recently visiting the city, left for Paloma to visit for several days. her home is in Kinderhook. Mrs. James S. Hainline of Macomb registered at Hotel Newcomb on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Woodward
New Salem
Ill
George Thompson
Marie Millhizer
Paloma
Miss Millhizer
Kinderhook
James S. Hainline
Macomb
How to get rid of a cold in summer health tips
A reader from Holdredge Nebraska shares a personal cure for a severe cough and cold. After using Foley's Honey and Tar as directed, the cough stopped after the first night and the next two days completed a full recovery. The ad praises Foley's Honey and Tar as soothing and healing for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Summers
Holdredge
Ned
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Alv
Mrs Cowles Elected President by Women of Federated Clubs
New York June 1 The General Federation of Women's Clubs election extended late into the night with tellers counting ballots. Unofficial returns favored Mrs. Joseph Evans Cowles of Los Angeles over Mrs. Samuel B. Sneath of Ohio. Delegates voting limited by travel. electioneering banned around the armory. California supporters distributed poppies as a symbol. Other items covered include new board directors, civil service reform conference, and dress reform discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Federation of Womens Clubs
D. L. Murray
Cincinnati
Joseph Evans Cowles
Los Angeles
Calif
Samuel B. Sneath
Tiffin
Ohio
West
Middle West
Mindis
G. W. Plummer
Indiana
P. McWhirter
Iowa
H. A. Miller
Minnesot
Thomas G. Winter
Missouri
W. R. Chivvis
Nebraska
A. G. Peterson
Frederick H. Cole
Omaha
Home Economics
Recital by Gentemann Groves Pupils at Knollenberg Home
Social notices announce Miss Mae Gentemann and Miss Zola Groves piano pupils of Miss Luella Knollenberg will present a recital Thursday evening at the teacher’s home with public attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Gentemann
Zola Groves
Luella Knollenberg
Miss Knollenberg
Ellington IX Club Dinner Meeting Today at Mrs Phelps
The IX club of Ellington will meet today with Mrs C F Phelps. A 12 o'clock dinner followed by a social afternoon will be the features of the meeting. Mrs Harry Love will be the next hostess to the Suburban club. The meeting will be at her home next Thursday June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IX Club
Ellington
C. F. Phelps
Harry Love
Miss Gladys Reynolds Hosts Vermont Street Class Event
Miss Gladys Reynolds will entertain the Bluebird Class of the Vermont Street Sunday School on Saturday, June 3. The class meets monthly at members homes or on hikes, reflecting a social and outdoor gathering pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Reynolds
Vermont Street
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Quincy Society
Elizabeth Best
Lawrence Best
Mary Louise Musselman
Iss Ellen Sinnock
Miss Sinnock
Mabel Gerke
Hannibal
SSS
Frances Eldred
Samuel Eldied
Lombard College
Galesburg
Richard McCarl
Eldred
John A. Stillwell
New York City
Edna York
Roland M. Holder
Sprng Street
Mr. Holder
Purdy
Ozark
Pomeroy Sinnock
Louis Geschwindner
Jefferson Street
Vincennes
Ind
Hildegarde Germann
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Gov. Wood
Marie Sibley
E. K. Stone
Mrs
Ralph Gardner
Estes Park
Colo
Mr. Gardner
Laura Christie
Hollywood
Cal
Fresno
San Francisco
Way Side Inn
Archer B. Rogers
A. W. D. W Weis
Jack Hoeffier
Irma Bastert
Henry Bastert
Robert Criswell
School of Osteopathy
University of Michigan
Canada
W. T. Duker
M. Finley Carrott
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Coens-Silvers
Ing
Josiah Evans Cowles
Robert Gunther
Auction Bridge Club
J. H. Bolton
Bohon
Warren Pearce
Maurice E. Vasen
Milton Mueller
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