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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
8
A wife recounts how husbands and wives clash over each other’s relatives. The piece notes that criticism of a partner’s family wounds deeply, yet argues that one should not encourage antagonism. It suggests balancing respect with fair treatment and avoiding covert slights.
Daily hints describe dresses and coats inspired by China. A dainty Miss America coat frock features a seamless back opening and embroidered band. black satin trims in yellow blue or red create a vibrant Oriental look. Evening coats echoMandarin styling with metal or folk embroidery and occasional Mandarin coats.
The C W E M club of the First Christian church met Monday afternoon with Mrs. George McAdams at 1624 Broadway. Nineteen women attended and light refreshments were served. Rev Emil Goetz of Bethel Methodist in Emden Illinois conducted four revival series and is expected home late week. A frally day program was given Sunday.
Sunday school sessions at Vermont Street Methodist and Presbyterian churches featured special music and talks. A window donated by Mrs. Henry Walton will be unveiled at the Unitarian church with Rev. Lyman Greenman officiating. The Bethel Methodist missionary society meets this afternoon, and infant John Luther Bingaman was christened at Luther Memorial Church by Dr. H T Hoover.
The annual church supper planned by the Women's Guild of Vermont Street Baptist church was postponed indefinitely. Mrs Hal Smith, a return missionary to Africa, spoke on conditions and needs there. She described Kono Africa where her husband died two years ago and urged aid for missionaries. Mrs Blair hosted Standard Bearers at her home with autumn decor and refreshments after games.
Health Officer W H Gross places Herman Webb at 615 Vermont street with scarlet fever Leroy Schulte at 735 Adame street and Wilmer Hollenbeck at 2701 Oak street with diphtheria in quarantine.
Society notes show a dinner dance for out of town guests ahead of Miss Bonnie Mumper's marriage to Melbourne Boesch of Burlington. Attendees include Hulls of Pittsfield, Boesch family, and guests from Decatur, Barry, Springfield, Quincy, and Carthage, with various travel plans and hosting arrangements.
The Friends in Council convene at the Historical building grounds this afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Wall delivering "India the Land of Peace." Tuesday Study Club meets at 501 North Eighth Street with Mrs. O F Schullian. Shakespeare Club gathers at 816 Spring Street with Mrs. Alice Osborn Hedges. The Round Table met Monday in the public library tower room for Shakespeare Day as Mrs. E F Black presented "Master Skylark" from E M Burrill’s work.
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Pfeiffer at Blessing Hospital a Saturday a new arrival joins the family at the Fourteenth and Koch avenue location newborn child.
James Alderman, 72, of Dallas City, secured a marriage license Monday to wed Nettie Roberts, 60, of Quincy. The ceremony is expected to take place soon in the area.
The junior class organized and led the high school assembly on Monday. The varied program included piano and cello solos, a reading, a solo dance, and vocal numbers, all well received. An unanimous vote thanked Superintendent Gill for athletic support and equipment. Frank Siepker was elected student manager of the football team.
Edward Humphrey of 225 State Street marked his 84th birthday Monday with no special observance. Born Oct. 9, 1832 in Easton, Pennsylvania, he moved to Stephenson County Illinois as a boy, later married Anna Lorrick, lived in Kansas, then Quincy. Civil War veteran, former painter turned farmer, 18 years with American Strawbed, retired six years ago. He has five children and ten grandchildren.
Cottage prayer meetings will be held this evening from 7 to 7 30 at listed homes in advance of the revival. Addresses include 3 224 North Eighth 4 1103 Maine 5 218 North Twelfth 7 1632 Broadway and others across the city. A light note closes with a proverb on marriage and letters.
Miss Elizabeth Mary Bange will wed Gerhard Henry Buening this morning at 7:30 at St Francis Catholic church. Attendants Miss Agnes Tushaus and James Schepers. After ceremony a 24-cover wedding breakfast at the bridegroom's home. Honeymoon trip to Wien, Missouri, then home at 1622 Elm Street after November 1.
Mrs. Mary Aleshire of Plymouth gave an intriguing address on a Palestine family at the Christian Endeavor unions monthly gathering in the Presbyterian church. Officers were installed, a yearly attendance banner awarded to the United Brethren union, and a cello solo by Frank Malambri highlighted the program.
Beginning tonight the Y W C A will serve suppers after 5 30 all week and the business English and cooking classes will start their regular work this evening A vesper service drew good attendance on Sunday Dr H D Hoover president of Carthage College spoke on A Woman in Business Reports say fishing parties along Kate s lake drainage ditch fared poorly due to muddy water with seining Saturday night Some small fish were found on a slough bank left to die amounting to about half a wagon load
Civic league warns residents against burning leaves and trash on streets near trees. City ordinance prohibits it as heat damages shade trees. A heavy leaf fire on Tarvia street between Eighteenth and Twentieth damaged pavement. owner lost value from repairs. George Starmann praised for removing protruding steps and lowering the walk at 1023 Maine street to meet grade.
H W Long formerly at Chester penitentiary was rehired as a waiter in the Illinois cafe Quincy. He used a check signed Schuhardt causing alarm when a Chicago sponsor unaware of the convict denounced the spelling. He was taken to police by Officer Blackwood and will be questioned this morning.
Dr C W East representing the state board of health visited the Vernon Arnold home at 306 South Tenth Street on Monday and diagnosed infantile paralysis in the household. The young son Vernon is the affected child.
The Lincoln parents and teachers association met Monday evening at Lincoln school. Melinda K. Germann spoke on tuberculosis, its harms, and prevention, highlighting poor housing and deaths each year. Room No. 6 had the most attendees in September and October. a monthly prize will be awarded to the room with largest attendance. Next meeting is first Monday in November with Mrs. Constance Ellis scheduled to speak.
An Irving school civic class of 11 pupils toured the county court house learning how suits are filed in circuit court and how money is collected. They observed wills, estates, marriage licenses, deeds, mortgages, warrants, and the court’s domestic relations and juvenile proceedings guided by officials including Judge Lyman McCarl.
Members of St John Lutheran met for the quarterly session noting progress on debt reduction and a drive for a new church. A sinking fund will start, first collection on Oct 29, pastor salary rose, and the Illinois valley Quincy conference will gather Nov 14 16 with a reception. Professor Rechlin will give an organ recital for the church’s benefit.
James Alderman of Dallas City age 72 and Nettie Roberts of Quincy age 60 filed a marriage license. Gerhard Henry Buening of Quincy age 26 and Elizabeth Mary Barge of Quincy age 27 also applied for a license.
Reed lodge members of Evansville Indiana are called to assemble at Bodley lodge hall at 10 oclock Tuesday October 10 1916 for a Masonic funeral for Brother George Mayhall. Services will be in the temple at Fifth and Jersey streets, then burial at Woodland cemetery. Cars will be provided. Warren L King Master Erda W Beatty Secretary.
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