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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
10
A reflective essay explores how we respond to criticism among friends. It compares resentment to self honesty, asking whether we cling to fault or examine truth, and whether enduring imperfection can justify self improvement or glory. The piece ponders how high we climb when judging ourselves and others.
A fashion sketch presents a bathing suit named West Point with a military look. It features a tight bodice with shoulder straps, khaki and plaid silk variations, and long breeches styled like English riding attire. The piece notes versatility and practicality, plus a velvet jersey option and common use of knitted suits for durability. Two transatlantic liners, the Baltic and Rochambeau, arrived in New York amid wartime blockade evasion.
The Chaddock Aid Society at Chaddock Boys' school held an all day gathering with 46 members at lunch and many more sewing for the school boys. Mrs. H. O. Channon attended as secretary, and Mrs. Warren Pearce acted as treasurer replacing Mrs. E. S. Massie. An offering of 12.50 was recorded for the cup and saucer fund. A colonial tea at Mrs. J. W. Sinnock's home yielded 60 in receipts. A musical program featured Eva Frields, the Chaddock Glee Club, and solos by Freddy Warner. Membership fees of 20 were reported. plans for April and a new-member drive were announced.
Seattle March 8 The U S army transport Dix which sailed for Manila March 8 turned back thirty miles out due to steering gear damage is not in need of assistance. A wireless message to the Coast Guard cutter Snohomish reports the Dix is proceeding toward Cape Flattery under her own steam after the mishap.
Miss Nona Schallenberg spoke to the High School Girls club on The Girl and the Cast System. The group will run Hershey chocolate sales and organize talks for the girls service on March 18 at the YWCA. Letters from Bloomington girls were read and refreshments served.
Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief from rheumatism pains and aches with a clean liquid that penetrates without rubbing. Useful for exposure pains, strains, sprains, muscle soreness, gout, lumbago, toothache, back ache, and stiff neck. available at druggists for 25 cents.
Zoe Mildred McGlassen of Lewistown Missouri eluded the village marshal guarding her room at La Grange college and wed Cecil Connelly, a La Grange student, in Quincy Tuesday afternoon. Rev Tom Roberts officiated at 2 39. She taught music at La Grange and is known in Quincy from studying at the Conservatory. The couple plan to live in Quincy.
Miss Emma Clary and Sylvester Whitaker of New Canton wed Wednesday at 2 PM in the Ver mont Street Methodist parsonage. The ceremony was led by Rev. G F Oliver with Miss Dela Clary and Miss Rosella Nichols as witnesses. The couple will reside on their farm near New Canton.
Miss Carmen Crouch of near Im den Missouri and Frank C Damrell of Shelbyville Missouri were wed in the East End Christian church parsonage by Rev L C Mauck at 5 pm Wednesday. They came from Honeywell in a car with Edward Damrell and Lola Greening. Damrell is son of Tolver Damrell and Mrs Damrell, Crouch is daughter of Dr Henry Crouch. Damrell, a farmer and stock raiser, will reside on a farm owned by the bride’s father near Emden.
Miss Eunice Platt, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Platt of North, is featured in a society note noting her family background and local standing. The item highlights her parental names and residence within the North community.
Sixteenth street and Ralph Hirth son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Hirth of North Twenty fourth street were married Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock by Rev K H Hartley in the parsonage of the Presbyterian church. Mrs Cora Hulse, Miss Winnie Platt, Bert Davis and Dr Charles Hirth accompanied them. They will make their home in Camp Point.
Miss Nellie Fitzgerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fitzgerald 609 South Twelfth street and Harry Brown of Chicago were married in Chicago last Thursday. The bride has lived in Chicago for two years and worked at the Marshall Field store. Brown is a salesman.
Miss Louise Althoff daughter of Mr and Mrs William Althoff of 1435 Monroe and John W Echternkamp of Walk Creek were married Wednesday at 3 30 in the parsonage of St Jacobi church with Rev G D Hamm officiating The couple will reside on a farm near Bluff Hall
Harrison Emerson will be buried in Barry Friday after dying Sunday from injuries from last May while working for Barry Sand and Gravel near his Barry home. Born in Canton in 1862 he married Nobis of Barry 25 years ago and leaves a wife and six children. One daughter Hazel Emerson lives in California. other five children live in Barry. Brother in law Charles Neobi of Quincy. Nobis couple attend the funeral. Emerson was a charter member of Pike County Mutual Insurance and had $2000 insurance.
The text notes that the Old Testament has no reference to hens while the New Testament mentions a bird common in Palestine in Matthew 22 37 and Luke 13 34. It remarks on the seeming slight notice given to the bird and calls it singular.
Anna residents share experiences with Vap-O-Rub salve, praising its use on throats and chests for colds and tonsilitis, noting relief for neuralgia and croup. Instructions describe applying the salve, warming with a cloth to release vapors and aid breathing overnight, with prices 25c 50c or 1.00.
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