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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
8
A 1917 quotation about the endless circle of chasing a living. It argues that life is more than earning money and material trappings, urging daily growth, beauty, truth, deeper friendships, character building, and serving humanity, letting life teach and guide.
Daily Fashion Hints notes that European working women have widely adopted overalls as a practical garment. The trend, born as a fad in America, grows in popularity with manufacturers marketing garments and the idea of a revolution in women’s working clothes taking root. The sketch shows ankle length overalls. they can also be worn below the knee for bloomers, and comfort in housework is highlighted as a key benefit.
Harrison S Bodkin formerly of Edina was buried here after a funeral in the M E church south with Rev S E Botsford presiding. Born November 1840 in Harrison County Kentucky he died March 2 1917 in Oklahoma City at age 76. He married Nancy Snodgrass December 22 1870 and had seven children. His second wife Anna E Corger survived him. The Masonic fraternity conducted the funeral.
The short note explains extra strain on kidneys in March due to reduced perspiration and disposal of waste. It cites B. H. Stone of Reading who recommends Foley Kidney Pills purchased via Miller & Arthur Drug Co. as a valued remedy.
Mrs. C Pfeiffer hosted guests including Mrs Elihu Washburn of New York and local families for an evening of dinner and cards. Plans for a children masquerade by South Side Boat Club and Ladies Aid were discussed. A whist social is set for March 16 at the club house. Rev W C A Martens marked Ruth Martens ten birthday with a school hall party for thirty friends. Mrs Stalbach hosted a bridge gathering. The Up-to-Date Club met with Mrs Woodworth for current events and a Stowe paper, with light refreshments. William McFadon will host luncheon for Mrs Alan Campbell. Mrs Cottrell has Mrs Morris of Hannibal as guest, visiting since late last week.
Ada Lemmon, former YWCA cafe teria director, has returned from St Louis after illness. She will visit Kate Albright at 234 1/2 Maine St until health improves. Irene Seaton from this city gained admission to The Red Domino drama society at University of Washington, the sole winner among thirty-three entrants. Frank Beebe left for Brooklyn after ten days with his mother, R W Nance. J H Sandell of Chicago visits the Castles. Fred Thomas of Freeport spoke to Presbyterian church groups about tithing and joining the Tenth Legion, urging debts owed to God be paid. The Christian Endeavor orchestra entertained. Roy Bennett led.
Mr and Mrs Henry Mackison 1328 Ohio will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today. Fifty guests will attend an elaborate dinner with bells and gold streamers. Children and relatives from California Florida and nearby places will arrive including William from Miami Charles and wife from Hannibal Leona Schaffer 1320 Ohio John 1330 Spring Prudence Obert 328 Ohio and Edward 219 South Fourteenth Street all of this city Elmer Hopkins of Los Angeles a brother of Mrs Mackinson will be here Also Mr and Mrs Tom Warren of Hannibal and Mr and Mrs J H Daly are expected from Scottsville
Miss Bessie Alice Griffith of Plymouth and Henry Stoa of Augusta were married in Judge Lyman McCarl’s office on Monday afternoon. After the ceremony they went to their home near Augusta.
Miss Mary Webb and George Dick both of Quincy were married Monday afternoon in the office of Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney.
Bishop Edward Fawcett assisted by Rev. Harold Linwood Bowen Rev. James Dew Brittain and Rev. Richard Bolton ordained Rev. Albert Merritt Ewert into the Episcopalian priesthood Sunday. Fawcett delivered the ordination sermon on priestly duties as boys choir sang the Missa de Angelis. The Good Shepherd and Cathedral congregations joined at 11 o'clock with Dean W. O. Cone ill with pneumonia but improving.
Mrs A Schwindeler of 1235 Maine street entertained The Gleaners a Luther Memorial Sunday school class of young women Monday evening. A business session followed by games music and refreshments. Mrs B Con dron teaches the class. Charles Firestone moved from the Occidental hotel to St Mary's hospital Monday with rheumatism.
Numerous church events fill the week from St John s Lutheran to East End Christian and Grace Methodist. Lectures on Reformation forerunners, advisory district meetings, coffee sale fundraisers, Bible study and temperance talks, choirs performing The Seven Last Words, and youth and mission society activities are planned across St Paul area churches this week. Notable speakers include Rev John B Sanderson and Rev G T McCullum of Chicago, with gatherings at Christ church Lippincott hall Soldiers Home and various parish halls.
W H Cranmer led the gathering reviewing the lesson from Old Spain in America. Mrs Henry sang a song and Mrs Oliver served a dainty luncheon after the session.
The Y W C A notes outline an afternoon service with Agnes Stenson Pauline Thomasson discussing extension work among colored people immigrants and county efforts. Elizabeth Stone Kiefer directed music with performances by James Fitz Gerald Warner Elizabeth Stone Kiefer and a duet by Mrs Roth and Mrs Wilms. Do Shi Kai club members Anna Elsie Kordsieman hosted and planned to provide music for Y W C A vesper services on Sunday March 18.
A recital included a piano solo by a son, readings by Miss Edna Kohl and Agnes Bitter, and a piano duet by Miss Thelma McDole and Lillian Wood, highlighting student talent and musical variety.
Miss Myrtle King was called to Griggsville Monday by her mother’s illness. Miss Virgil Roth travels from Carthage to Wayland Iowa to supervise a millinery store. Miss Nell Stoll heads to Chicago for a short visit. Mrs Harriet Gibson of Carthage stays in town to do review work at Gem City Business College.
In Chandler Oklahoma on Monday Philps, a wealthy farmer, burned to death trying to save his two sons aged 11 and 18 as a fire engulfed the family home. His wife and her sister escaped when he went back inside to reach the sleeping children.
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