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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
8
A letter writer laments tactless remarks about infantile paralysis and disease. She recalls strangers who frighten mothers with morbid questions and gossip. She urges restraint, noting such talk harms convalescents and anxious families.
Daily Fashion Hints reviews the Zouave or Turkish trouser skirt trend led by Jenny Paris, noting its youthful line, slim wearers, and silk tulle details. It highlights the bodice lining, silver embroidery, plastron vest, and sleeves as adapted from Paris with American touches. Also covers Steamboat Hine Dubuque’s single weekly trip between St Louis and Quincy due to low water and staffing, with Friday departures from St Louis and Sunday returns from Quincy.
Social events fill the week as Mrs Lawrence Bon d Poey entertains for Miss Anne Fleischman of New York. Guests include Mr and Mrs Bots ford and J W Gardner. Hazel Higgins, now Mrs George Rogers, hosts a surprise at Mrs Henry Krueger 522 Van Buren. Mrs Whit Corrill and Hazel visit 637 Kentucky. Families host dinners for anniversaries and birthdays across Kentucky and Elm streets as friends travel from Chicago St Louis Pueblo and Oska loosa.
The Knights of Columbus of Nauvoo meet to form Alleman council. J D Wall of Quincy presided as officers were elected. Installation to be Oct 22 with Grand knight L V Datin Deputy grand knight P J Kimball Chancellor Ray Schaefer and other officers listed.
Thirty five members of the Quincy Power Boat club and the ladies auxiliary shared an oyster stew at the club house foot of Broadway after a meeting Tuesday evening. Motor boat rides on the river were planned but canceled due to chilly weather. Police signal flash light systems, out of service for some time, are being repaired and will be ready for use soon. Some circuits are already operational.
Miss Bonnie Jean Mumper and Mel bourne H Boesch wed at the bride's parents 1650 Jersey street. Relatives and intimate friends attended the home ceremony with music by William Campbell and Leah May Sipe. Afterward a reception and supper followed in a rose trimmed house. The couple will live in Burlington after November 1 they plan to be in Burlington.
Miss Elizabeth Bange and Gerhard Buening were married Tuesday morning at 7:30 at St Francis Catholic church by Rev Francis Werhand. Attendants were Miss Agnes Tushaus and James Schepers. A wedding breakfast followed at the bridegroom's home. The couple will honeymoon in Wien Missouri and will live at 1622 Vine Street after returning.
Miss Florence Langebartel and Jacob H Kraft wed at 11 30 Tuesday morning in the parsonage of St John’s Lutheran church with Rev W C A Martens performing. Mothers of the couple were witnesses and will visit relatives in Chicago and Cleveland before the couple lives with Kraft’s parents at 1020 Jersey street. Kraft is in the meat business at 720 State street.
Miss Helen Sanders will wed Arthur Kaessen this morning at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Anthony Zurbensen officiating. Attendants are Miss Birdie Meyer and Ralph Sanders. Miss Sanders is the daughter of Bernard and Mrs Sanders of 613 Adams Street. Mr Kaessen is the son of Mrs Catherine Kaessen of 1825 Spring Street and works as a machinist.
The Tuesday Study Club met with Mrs. Schulllan to study America and heard papers on The Education of the Indian and Rug Weaving. The Shakespeare Club completed Tempest readings and planned Othello for October 17 with Mrs. Hubbard. Friends in Council met at the Historical Building grounds. The Women's Forum will host visitors during Round-Up week with a committee of local members.
The Current Iivents club held its first meeting of the season at 918 Oak Street on Tuesday afternoon with Mr Lillian Mitchell. Royal Neighbors of America decided Monday to hold a whist social in the Odd Fellows hall on October 23 and to launch a membership campaign.
Y M C A board heard committee reports at the Tuesday evening session. The talks praised progress while planning the annual men’s membership campaign set for October 23 to 26, postponed from October 3 to 7 due to Blessing hospital drive. The library will close Thursday for Columbus Day observance.
Progressive district No. 75 Court of Honor installed officers Tuesday in the Knights of Pythias hall with 150 attendees. Social session followed with ice cream and cake. B H McCann of Bloomington Ill state manager officiated.
Workmen begin building a 120 by 160 foot wooden tabernacle on South Fifth Street for Bob Jones evangelistic services. Don Cochran of Monticello Ind will supervise. The campaign opens Sunday Oct 29.
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