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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
10
A personal reminiscence reflects on reading old letters found in a second hand shop. The writer recalls letters from family members including a grandmother, noting intimate fears and loving notes. The piece muses on whether to destroy private correspondence or keep it, and suggests wills to direct future destruction.
The article surveys spring children fashion favoring plain and striped voile sport dresses. It notes grown up tailoring influences like drop shoulders and Spanish drapery adapted for youngsters, favoring practical tailored looks for six year olds while keeping frills for parties. It describes a white and red striped cotton voile dress with pockets, left-side fastening, and fabric guidance, plus smart children’s hats such as wide-brimmed sailors bonnets and toques.
Miss Neile Beggs, a missionary on home leave, arrived here Friday afternoon to visit her aunt and uncle. The brief arrival confirms her return from overseas service and plans to spend time with family.
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for scrofula symptoms including pimples gland swelling and soreness. It claims the tonic cleanses the blood, nourishes it, and restores vitality, with encouragement to obtain the product from druggists or write Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga for advice.
Rev and Mrs J O Kirkpatrick spend a few days visiting before she returns to her Ashland home. Miss Bre eg s serves as assistant instructor at Robson High School in Kukiang China where she has taught for five years.
About 150 people gathered at Grace Methodist church Friday evening to view an illustrated Ben Hur lecture by Rev. James O. Kirkpatrick. The audience enjoyed clear explanations and praised the book as the world’s third best after the Bible and Pilgrim’s Progress. Hazel Ingram of Mt. Sterling read the chariot race scene, and Myra Kirkpatrick sang two solo numbers.
The monthly meeting of the library board will be held in the board rooms at 4 o'clock next Monday afternoon.
Dorothy Dayton hosts tea for guests including Moses Jones of Minneapolis and Amy Matteson of Galesburg at the Country Club. Elizabeth Channon entertains for Amy Matteson, while Mrs. Nations and son head to Colorado Springs for summer. A couple hosts a sixteen-guest dinner in honor of Mary Elizabeth Garrison of Galesburg. Rev George Buttrick, to wed Agnes Gardner in Chicago, with receptions planned. Grace Whipple to host a dancing party at the Country Club.
Quincy High School graduate Dick Westerman of 517 York Street leaves for Detroit via St. Louis to work at a gasoline service station secured by his brother Walter Westerman, who is now in the city. Telegram delivered Friday confirms the position.
Two men faced police court Friday morning for intoxication. Tra Martin, described as an old soldier, and FP I Cadwatder were fined and paid their costs. By night, Martin was arrested again for the same offense.
A group of Democrats formed the Atkinson for governor club in the Canton courthouse on Wednesday night. A 102 member enrollment was reported. Elected officers include President T C Yeager Vice Presidents T H Wise Elow Millen and P On Panna, Secretary J M Lloyd, with We Revers and Jane Wheller as members.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cottrell hosted a Friday night dancing party the second in a series. Chapter F P E O met with Mrs Otto Warl Friday afternoon for the last meeting until September, followed by a picnic lunch. Farewell for Mrs W L Hunsaker. gift presented. Next gathering with Mrs Andrew Lee on Educational Day led by Mrs Kenner Seaton.
In the Soldiers and Sailors Home Mrs. Benjamin and family return from furlough to cottages 5 and 21 amid crowded rooms. Visitors, health updates, meals, and estate news from cottage residents fill a day of routine at the home.
Attorney Les lie Nainline was in the city Friday transacting business and visiting with friends. He assisted States Attorney Wolfe in the Pfanschmidt case at Macomb and visited with Wolfe during his stay.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a remedy for pregnancy strain. It claims gentle abdominal massage aids muscle pliancy and natural expansion, reducing nerves strain. Three generations supposedly endorse the product and urge readers to contact Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for a free information book.
Nearly 300 attended the annual installation of officers at the Quincy commandery No 77 Knights Templar in the Mas onic temple lodge room. Eminent Sir McMein installed officers with Reeves marshal and Caldwell grand prelate. visiting Sir Knights from Hannibal joined. A ball followed until midnight with frappe and cakes.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Quincy district M E Churches Vermont Street will host an all day jubilee next Tuesday with delegates from out of town. Luncheon at 12 45. Speakers include Mrs A W Patten Evanston national VP foreign board Mrs Joseph C Nate Champaign conference secretary Miss Marian Nieh a Chinese student. Three returned missionaries expected Miss Cornelia Gruenewald Miss Agnes Abbott from India and Miss Nellie Beggs from China. Mrs George Gabriel presides. Mrs C A Wells is secretary.
A street car struck a Scovi Furniture delivery wagon on Maine Street Thursday afternoon. The prior day a Ger City Transfer wagon was struck on South Twelfth Street with minor damage. An excursion to Hannibal on steamer Hill was postponed indefinitely due to threatening weather. A saying notes a woman derives more pleasure from a good cry than a man from a good laugh.
Frank Moseey of Moore's Hill Indiana describes persistent side and back pains blamed on weak kidneys. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief after the first doses and within 48 hours all pain disappeared. The ad claims the pills help rheumatic ache and swollen joints and also ease bladder issues.
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