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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
8
A columnist critiques maid and employer friction, noting mutual fault finding and a clash of authority. She argues for labor saving devices and envisions a cooperative kitchen as the ultimate solution to maid problems, hoping philanthropists fund this idea to improve domestic life.
An article on gingham dresses and linen or chambray accents notes gingham as a selective suit fabric but suitable for frocks. It describes a smart gingham frock with black velvet or bright ribbon trim, barrel pockets, and a one piece design.
The article notes the final utterances of two beheaded sovereigns. Mary Queen of Scots, executed at Fotheringhay, spoke of entrusting her spirit to God. Charles I’s last words resembled Marie Antoinette’s, expressing direction as he signaled with a gesture and paused, suggesting he believed others would act.
The Alumnae Association of Quincy College of Music hosted a dinner at Newcomb hotel for faculty and graduates with readings and toasts. St Mary academy marks a golden jubilee with an Alumnae meeting and a full three day program including masses, a homecoming and a class play. Various clubs plan lawn parties, card parties, dances, and fundraisers for Red Cross and local charities. Notables travel to Santa Cruz, Chicago visitors, and upcoming weddings are noted along with a Round Table outing and a forestry day closing event.
A Monday evening retreat for about 40 sisters of the Order of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ began at the St. Vincent home. Participants from Quincy include Sisters M Alexis Schemming M Susanna Hanbrock Indolata Thieman Ferdinanda Waterkotte Emma Schaik and Nor bert. Rev Father William Gelsdorf of the Oblate order from Ft Wayne Ind conducts the retreat which ends Saturday morning.
Graduates of St Marys Catholic school received diplomas Sunday evening at 7 30 in the school hall. The class includes Robert Heckenkamp George Mennel Henry Nauert Paul Raidt John Wolf Mildred Pichter Antoinette Heckenkamp Stella Haemmerle Olivia Klingele Frances Kroner Mary Kroner Margaret Sueltman Barbara Zumsteg. Several small plays and musical selections were presented.
Rev. I. W. Bingaman of Luther Memorial church will teach at the Y M C A conference in Lake Geneva from June 13 to June 26, studying the social life of Jesus. He will return home, then attend the Christian Endeavor meeting in Rock Island from June 28 to July 1. The conference includes about 3,000 college students. President Wilson's daughter Margaret is mentioned as an ally of school civic form legislation.
Miss Sallie Rosa Bets of Maywood and Elmer Lee Strapton of Taylor wed Monday afternoon in the parsonage with Rev. W. O. Shank officiating. Attended by Betsie and Carrie Betz, sisters of the bride. They will reside on a farm near Taylor.
Miss Irene Meise and Robert Mesta were wed Sunday afternoon at 4 by Rev Llo hk Bauren at the Christian church in the bride’s mother's home. Attendants were Miss Emma Mahon and Arthur Dimmitt. A reception followed that evening. They will reside at 1138 Ohio with her mother.
Miss Myrtle Smith and Thomas Lo max, both of Marblehead, were married by Justice Heckle Monday afternoon. Jesse Smith and Miss Grace Lomax were the attendants. They immediately returned to Marblehead.
Miss Grace Rathbun daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Rathbun 2034 Chestnut street married Max McArthur Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Central Baptist parsonage. McArthur formerly of Mendon is a fireman on the C B and Q railway. They will reside in Galesburg.
Miss Estella Duker and B J Souders were married Monday at 6 30 AM in St Boniface church by Rev Father Degenhardt. Attendants Miss Leane Duker and William Smith. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside at 1214 Broadway after returning.
Miss Helen Cronck and Fred Goodwick of Quincy were married by Rev. W. Shank at the bride’s parents home 115 North Tenth Street Monday morning at 10 o’clock. They will reside with the Croncks.
Miss Marie Fischer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fischer 720 North Twentieth street and Al Laaker son of Mr and Mrs Hermen Laaker 1026 Madison street were married Saturday afternoon in Hannibal Rev Father Sullivan officiated A dinner was served for the 12 guests at the Fischers home Sunday evening The house was beautifully decorated.
A large audience enjoyed a delightful musical program at the Congregational church Sunday evening. The quartet sang pieces from Gaul's Holy City with performers Mrs. Frank Lusk Miss Sue Richardson R. R. Lusk and Will Crooks Smith. They were assisted by Miss Margaret Lyford Mrs. R. O. Gibbons and Arthur Garrett. Miss Elizabeth Jackson directed and played the organ.
Rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and bruises ease quickly after applying Sloan's Liniment. Penetrates and soothes without rubbing offering cleaner faster relief than plasters or ointments. Keep a bottle at home and visit your druggist for 25c 50c or 1.00 Adv.
New York report details that two high power wireless installations shipped to Mexico were linked to a German life system in the United States. Three men, Harry A. Perissi Irving Bonaparte and Axel E. Melchar, face charges for conspiring to ship mail to Germany with crews of Bergensfjord and Kristianiafjord. A fourth man Ferdinand II Adam is detained. Bail set at 26000 for two, 200000 for Melchar. Evidence suggests a secret mail system between the United States Germany and Mexico. Astraea, goddess of justice, is noted in myth.
Promotes blood purification and nerve strength for modern stress. Hood's Sarsaparilla before meals and Feptiron Pills after meals form an iron rich tonic aimed at preventing debility, invalidism, and ruined health from blood depletion and worn nerves.
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