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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
8
In a critique of wit the text argues sarcasm is the lowest form of argument. It cites taunting inverse phrasing like Of course you never make mistakes and notes sarcasm signals breeding lapses. James Russell Lowell warns a sneer is the weapon of the weak with hidden poison in the handle.
The era’s suit trend favors finger tip length coats in Russian green velour or broad cloth with a five inch moleskin band at the hem, deep cuffs, fur shawl collar, and a single large button. Skirts run about three yards, with patch pockets and minimal trimming, while material needs reach five and three quarters yards for the showcased ensemble.
The Mothers' club of Berrian school met Friday afternoon with new principal Miss Ella Randall. no business session followed a musical program and reading by Miss Margaret Schlinkman. Mrs. Constance Ellis addressed the PTA in Emmanuel chapel on books for children, planning a December bazar, with light refreshments. Two Webster sixth grade rooms will visit South Park for a picnic and games.
Chicago figures attend a reception for Loraine Pitkin as the oldest active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The event marks her long association with the order. The annual Masons conclave opens for four days. Illinois records show 837 subordinate lodges and over 156 000 members. A man may tell a woman she is the only one he ever loved out of habit.
Society items list dinners and visits among Bennett, Mumper engagement, and Bennetts, Mrs Russell Thomas entertaining in honor of Anderson and Gabriel, Mrs Carson entertaining Moss guest, Dr and Mrs Rice entertaining in honor of Grace Erdman, Mabel Shell returns from Michigan, Kirby visitors from Los Angeles, Cottrell elected Valparaiso class president, Channon visits from Decatur, Grace Montgomery due to visit, Tripp family news, Dickson Family orchestra eight weeks Lyceum tour starting Carmel Indiana, Maurice Dickson substitution by J D Edie due to school.
The Scott club gathered Friday afternoon at 825 Spring street with Mrs. Matilda Worthington as host after finishing Just David by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott and served refreshments. The M F club met with Mrs. James Adams at 1655 Jersey street as Adams plans a Phoenix winter with daughter Mrs. Garrett Schuller. The Justamere club met Thursday with Miss Florence Dix at 712 Washington street for sewing and social time with refreshments. Next meetings set for October 20 with Mrs. Charles Jansen and October 13 with Miss Elsie Huseman.
Mrs W A Schwindeler is re elected president of the Dorcas guild Luther Memorial church with Mrs Fred Mueller as vice president and Mrs Arthur Purpose secretary and Mrs Frank Van Dorn treasurer. A Christmas bazar was planned for early December at which the guild will man the fancy work booth. Naomi Zhanders and Mrs Fred Mueller joined the Luther Memorial Sunday school teaching staff. Women's Alliance of the First Baptist church met with Rev Thomas Stephenson speaking on duties to the church. 57 women attended. Mizpah Bible class and Ver mont Street Methodist church held meetings with programs and plans for future dates. Unitarian church supper drew good attendance with fall flowers. Anna Ellerbrock hosted Salem church Sunday school for little girls with games and refreshments. Willing Workers class held a Thursday meeting with a picnic supper. St Rose sewing circle elected officers. Christian Endeavor society held a Friday meeting with social hour. Rev A H Hertzler returned from Burlington and Davenport. Mother's club of the South Side mission will plan rummage sale. H W Trueblood to address members. St Peter Evangelical Ladies Aid to host bazar and social Nov 23 and a Blessing hospital offering at Luther Memorial church.
DETROIT Oct 7 L Fred Williams editor and publisher of the American Elk died here Friday night after a short illness He was born in Attica New York 56 years ago.
South Side Boat club members report readiness for parade display likely to win float prize. Steam plant ready by next Tuesday, stored boats in clubhouse basement, widow of member Alonzo Meyer receives condolence letter. After business, members enjoyed music and dancing. Ladies Aid to host whist and dance on October 24.
Officers in Gem City Lodge No 357 of Odd Fellows were installed at a meeting in the I O O F hall Friday evening. After the installation an oyster supper was served upstairs. Installers were E Long J L Raymond grand marshal William A Hyman grand warden Charles Vance grand secretary P C Elsy grand chaplain C T Hewes grand guardian and Harry Pierson grand outside guardian. Installed officers: Noble grand Fred L Glass vice grand Duke R Bugg recording secretary A G Swarnout warden Ray Wier conductor Howard Wheeler right supporter to noble grand G W Miller left supporter to noble grand William A Hyman chaplain Charles Vance right supporter to vice grand Mr West left supporter to vice grand Fred Dover inside guardian P C Elsy outside guardian J R Wilson.
Governor E F Dunne met with Democratic state committee chair Arthur W Charles and his manager William L O Connell to plan a statewide speaking tour. He predicted speaking in nearly every Illinois county before the campaign ends and said crowds have been large and enthusiastic. He challenged voters to answer no to the question Can the governorship of Illinois be bought on election day.
August F. Osterlind, president of a local company set to produce munitions for Russia and England, told St. Paul police his wife received a black hand letter warning the family’s destruction if the plant begins operation. Police indicate opponents of the Allied cause likely sent the message.
A. H. Beit, in charge of Perkins Engineering's Quincy offices, says three new offices will be added in the Illinois State bank building after a Chicago conference with Edmund T. Perkins. The expansion signals growth for the local firm and its operations in the city.
Sheriff John Coens departed Friday for Chester with three men sentenced to state prison Roy Marsden Dan Lewton and J R Hilliard were in custody for transfer to the state system.
Arrangements for the annual poultry show were discussed at a Quincy Poultry association meeting held at the Y M C A. The 1916 show aims for 40 exhibit varieties with prizes totaling 1800 dollars and 2 500 to 3 000 birds expected. The event runs November 28 to December 3 in the armory with 15 Adams county pens reserved and no entry fee.
Mrs Louise B Glindeman wife of city comptroller died at 336 State street at 845 PM Friday after eight week illness. Born in St Louis July 24 1834 she was 62. She married Frank B Merssman in 1874 and Albert Glindemann in 1888. Survived by husband daughter Miss Emma stepdaughter Elsa two grandchildren and siblings. Funeral notice later.
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