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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
8
A reader recalls school report cards and argues life needs later reports on social tact and self expression. The piece contrasts how women spoke in theater and daily talk, noting the clash between refinement and common slang and questioning what others would think of one's conversational polish.
Daily fashion notes emphasize hats with secure sits, favoring structured shapes and few hatpins. Military inspired fur and velvet designs rise alongside turbans and lace chiffons, with bold feather accents and a versatile, varied trend for amateur milliners and dressmakers.
Webster School reports a highly successful Hallowe'en frolic with proceeds of 385.67 dollars according to M. G. Park. Several grades at Irving School benefited as mothers gathered Tuesday afternoon in each room for activities.
In the event, drills songs and readings were followed by Mrs. Malinda K Germann who spoke in the auditorium on The Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis.
An entertainment and penny social hosted by the Jefferson school Parent-Teacher Association on Monday night sold cider doughnuts and candy. Each room offered a penny attraction. The event cleared $30 to go toward the school piano debt.
The Washington school Halloween event was held Tuesday evening with an exceptionally large crowd. Rooms and halls featured corn stalks jack-o-lanterns black cats and witches. Activities included witches wells chambers of horrors fortune tellers moving picture shows bobbing for apples nut hunts and ghost dances. Candy and popcorn were served.
Twenty five members of troop No 2 Boy Scouts met at the Cheerful Home at 7 pm for a Hallowe en hike ending with stories in the old Wall brewery cellar. A rope shaft passage mistaken for a well ended with ghosts and devils make ups, lunch follow up, and return before dark.
Quincy residents hosted multiple Hallowe'en gatherings with teens and adults. Dinners, teas, and parties featured pumpkins, autumn leaves, and games. Attendees included Maud Meagher ty, Erma Chumbley, Margaret Wisherd, Lucille Schulte, Lois Greene, and many neighbors.
Mrs. Homer Huggins of 1128 North Twentieth street entertained the Merry Matron club Tuesday with a Hallowe'en party. The game "500" was played at three tables and the dining room was decorated with black and yellow crepe paper from a Hallowe'en lamp. Mrs. E. P. Schanz of 933 North Eleventh street will entertain the afternoon section of the club Thursday.
The Grace Whipple chapter of O E S attended Payson Tuesday night in autos and visited the Payson chapter. Several candidates were initiated and a chicken supper was served after the work. Attendance was large and guests enjoyed the Payson chapter hospitality.
The Met Stae club members were entertained Tuesday by Grace Henning of East Vermont street. Auction bridge and 500 were played at one table each, with Halloween decorations and a Halloween themed refreshment. Members listed include Henning, Allard sisters, Lummis, Mrs. Marks Alexander, Mrs. Philip Herr, Mrs. Lee Mays, Florence Sheer, Gertrude Meyer, and Mrs. Carl Kreitemeyer.
Various Hallowe en games were staged with a ghost walk and pillow cases. Miss Naomi Smith won the first prize and Miss Florence Smith the booby in an apple throwing through a ring contest. Miss Ross took an animal name guessing prize with Naomi Smith earning the booby. Decorations and refreshments matched the season.
The Justamere club met Tuesday evening with Miss Valeria Murphree of 721 Washington Street for the regular weekly session. They settled business about the Hallowe'en party held last Thursday and sewing was the diversion of the evening. Refreshments were served by Miss Murphree. The next meeting will be with Miss Helen Chill.
Mrs Alfred Maggart hosted a Tuesday afternoon Shakespeare club gathering at 1401 North Eighth Street. The group continued studying Othello under the leadership of Mrs W T Eddy.
In Mrs O F Schullian's absence the Tuesday Study club met with Mrs Albert Sohm this week. Papers were read on Early America. Mrs Schullian is expected home from the east after being with Dr Schullian. The club usually meets at 501 North Eighth Street.
Geraldine I. McDivitt, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McDivitt of 500 North Eleventh Street, celebrated with 14 schoolmates. The party featured Halloween decorations, games, a catered lunch, gifts brought by each guest, and a Halloween social in the home.
A Hallowe'en party was held Tuesday evening at the Pullman home 921 Hampshire street. About thirty people attended, mainly Gem City Business college students and faculty. Guests wore costumes, played games, and enjoyed a juggling act by Mac Poole. The house featured black and orange Hallo we'en decor and lunch was served.
Fifty two persons attended the Hallo we'en social given by the Young People's society of the St Jacobi church Tuesday evening. All were dressed as spirits and met in the school hall at six o'clock. One feature was a ghost walk to the Bitter home at 620 Payson avenue where the evening continued with games. Winners and marshmallows were roasted and hot coffee served.
Mrs Henry C Disselhorst and Mrs Russell Thomas hosted a Hallowe en party at the Disselhorst barn on Tuesday evening. Eight couples attended and enjoyed dancing with coffee pumpkin pie and cider. The hall was decorated with pumpkins corn and foliage for an old fashioned celebration.
Police magistrate Reardon submitted the October report showing $283.25 in fines and costs collected. Sixty three city cases and one state case were handled. The October total increased by 22.75 from the previous year.
William Altenheim was fined $3 and costs after being charged with violating the traffic ordinance. Traffic Officer Hollender arrested him for driving on the wrong side of the street at the Sixth and Maine streets intersection.
Alder man Schanz chairman of a storm water committee for the Seventh and Jefferson streets intersection has scheduled a 5 o'clock this evening meeting to inspect the site. The committee includes Aldermen Prien Koehler Simmonds Lepper Bickhaus Boeing and Owen.
Attorney Ray Siepker circulates a pardon petition for Frank M. Evans who allegedly passed a bad check on J. F. Daugherty & Co. last January. The petition will go before the board of pardons at its next session.
Bids for sidewalks under Ordinances 212 to 219 were opened with two responses. Dempsey Construction offered a single rate for most walks except ordinance 215 where higher per square foot was requested. Meyer & Peters proposed 16c rates for 212 214 215 216 218, 12.5c for 217, and 18c for 219, with awards pending final checking.
Firemen from stations 2 6 and 8 answered a 7 40 Tuesday evening alarm at 1807 Elm street where burning leaves ignited the barn exterior. The charred area was slight and damage minimal. The property is occupied by William Timpe.
Ed Murray, a race track man, was arrested Tuesday and brought before Judge Bonney on a charge of poisoning Dalia, a trotting mare owned by Bert Thompson of Clayton. The horse died Monday. Murphy faces a preliminary hearing November 9 and has been released on bail.
William J. Nichols of the Hannibal Whig staff and Naomi Alma Peter, daughter of Jacob Peter of Palmyra and niece of Elmer Peter, were married Tuesday evening at 7 in the Christian church parsonage in Hannibal by Rev. Campbell. The couple, both Palmyra church members, will reside at 623 North Fourth street in Quincy after returning there Tuesday night.
Miss Ida C. Martin of Palmyra and Andrew Collier of Springfield Mo were married Saturday afternoon at 1:45 oclock by Judge E J Bonney in his office. They were unattended. Mr and Mrs Collier left shortly after the ceremony for St Louis where they will reside.
The coroner's jury probing the death of J. J. Frese ruled no one is to blame. Frese died when he was caught under a locomotive cab at the Hull station crossing during a collision between a Wabash and a Burlington engine. Funeral services for Frese are set for Friday.
Three hundred couples attended the Morris Brothers Athletic club Halloween party in Labor temple Tuesday night. Prizes went to Ernest F. Bickhaus for fastest pie eater and to George Welch and Miss Margaret Hubert for the ghost walk, with a necktie and hose as awards. The hall featured Halloween decorations and O'Farrell's orchestra provided music. a masquerade dance is planned for November 16 at Labor temple.
Neil O Briens minstrels impressed the Empire Hippodrome crowd with strong vocalists. Encores followed each song led by BarI Holmes Leslie Berry and Eddie Ross drawing praise. OBrien himself shone as a seasoned minstrel and led a fine troupe.
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