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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
10
A columnist recalls how people avoid thinking and the cost of not using reason. Anecdotes show even simple tasks reveal misjudgments when thinking is neglected, arguing that thinking is hard work but rewarding. The piece ends by praising those who choose to think and act thoughtfully.
Daily fashion notes fur trims dominate, with two new veils showcased. Upper shows a square veil 27 to 36 inches long dropped over the crown, edged with fur. Lower depicts a lace veil for small hats with a fur beaver collar, fastening at the side to resist wind. Popular veil colors include brown tan blond mahogany gray black and navy.
The record shows Henry J. Job of Canton and Arrey V. Sturgeon of Carton both applying, with ages 21 and 20 respectively. Thomas A. Longmyer of Hannibal and Emily Young of Hannibal, ages 40, plus Ira Boots of Palmyra and Mary Cross of Palmyra, ages 22 and 18, are among others. Also listed are John Fall Creek township resident, Nellie M Rubey Payson, Elias Spencer Clark of Yates City Illinois, and Lulu L Miller of Yates City TL with ages 36, 35, 38, and 25 respectively.
Exposure to rain all day often leads to rheumatism or neuralgia with painful twinges. Sloan's Liniment provides quick relief by penetrating without rubbing and soothing sore joints and muscles. It also eases bruises sprains and minor injuries in children. available at druggists for 25 cents.
The ad urges Americans to guard kidney health due to rich meals and uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon juice lithia blend to flush kidneys, improve urine, and end bladder disorders. The product promises safe daily use and home benefits in a light lithia-water style.
The Y W C A in the association building serves supper this week starting at 5 30. Miss Birdie Otte defeated Miss Dorothy Rogers Monday afternoon to win the tennis tournament and received a handsome racquet. Mrs Lillie E Turner, daily exhibition manager at the Chamber of Commerce, will demonstrate cream separating methods Friday at 4 o'clock.
Numerous arrivals and visits fill the social page. Mrs C A Moorman returns from Vincennes with husband after business trip to Louisville. Mrs Carl S Peterson of Galesburg visits Mrs Robert Switzer. Mrs Stephen Irwin of Keokuk visits her parents in the city. Mrs Julius Kespohl and others join Oliver Williams and family at a Wednesday dinner. Marjorie Southwick of St Louis guests Mrs C Lawrence Wells. Harry Gage heads from Chicago to join his wife in Lawndale. Visitors from Peoria and Chicago frequent the town while families plan trips east and to other cities.
A Young Women's club organized at the Congregational parsonage with 15 members. Mrs. George Buttrick elected president. Miss Dena Gooch secretary. Miss Ruth Bollister treasurer. Miss Anna Doran of Decatur named organist for St. Peter's church. Blessing hospital day planned at Bluff Hall church on Oct. 15 with a social collection of fruits and vegetables. Forty hours devotion led by Rev. Father Marcellus of St. Louis at St. Rose of Lima church from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31.
Miss Helen Sanders and Arthur Kaessen were married at St Marys Catholic church by Rev A Zurben sen. Attendants were Miss Bertha Meyer and Ralph Sanders with ushers John Kaessen and Herbert Sanders. The couple received guests at a wedding breakfast and informal reception at the bride’s home and will reside at 1218 State street.
Miss Edith Kamphouse and Edward Obert married Wednesday at St Francis Catholic Church with Rev Francis Werhand officiating. Attendants were Miss Helen Ketzendever and Lawrence Obert with Albert Obert and Sylvester Kamphouse as ushers. The couple plans to move to a farm of their own after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents’ home. The bride is the daughter of Henry Kamphouse of 1407 Vine street. Reference notes indicate Mr Obert is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Obert of Eltnet.
Social and Clubs notes report St Francis court No 717 Women Foresters held a Tuesday whist party in the St Francis school hall with 16 tables and six prizes awarded to Mrs Arther Rice Mrs Richard Broeker Mrs Emma Mennel Mrs William Markus and a consolation prize to Mrs John Wisman Fragments mention Mrs Frageman winning a guessing contest L C Gibbs 1005 North Fifth Street hosted a sewing club tea Tuesday afternoon at five o clock A Monday night moonlight party for young people traveled to Urban camp with hot ham burgers coffee roasted marshmallows and dancing Attendees included Hazel Wagner Mable Urban Florence Hunter Blanche Albright Anna Cunnane Hen Ernst Ben Kessell Mark Rains Louis Wall chaperoned by Miss Anna Hedges Mollie Ott Mrs Ray Lankford and F O Elson.
Bronzed and hearty after four months on the border the New Jersey field artillery units A and B passed through Quincy on their way home from Douglas Arizona Wednesday afternoon. They said life in the southland is great yet they are glad to be home with families.
Miss Lillian Alice Williamson will marry Edward Joslin Kingsbury this afternoon at four at St Mark's Episcopal church Brookline Massachusetts. A reception follows at 1592 Beacon Street Brookline and they will reside in Keene New Hampshire after November 1. Williamson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Frank Williamson formerly of Quincy and formerly Miss Alice Lomelino.
Ira Roots of Fabius township Marion county, once Missouri state silver cup champion boy corn raiser, wed Mary Cross of Marion county in Quincy on Wednesday.
The Colorado Fuel and Iron company released its annual report from Denver dated October 12, detailing gross earnings for the year ending June 30 at 25,626,685 dollars, an increase of about 9,050,000.
Battery A from East Orange New Jersey and Battery B from Camden, with Edison and General Electric employees among East Orange troops, endure trenches drills long hikes and heavy artillery in Arizona. They report harsh conditions cold southern girls and lack of beer as comforts, yet return fit and ready for work.
Changing Seasons Bring Colds. Stuffed-up head and sore throat signal a cold. Dr King's New Discovery relieves irritation, clears the head, loosens phlegm, and helps you breathe easier. Use until the cold is gone. For 47 years a favorite remedy for all ages. At your Druggist 50¢ Adv.
Twenty seven hundred Illinois farmers coop elevator managers and stockholders voiced support for a national woman suffrage amendment after an address by Miss Florence King of Chicago in Decatur on October 12.
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, famed rupture specialist, will remain in Quincy this Thursday October 12 at the Newcomb hotel. He promotes the Spermatic Shield as used by the U.S. Government claiming it seals rupture and heals openings in about ten days without surgery or injections. All charity cases treated free. Seeley adds every statement has been verified in Federal and State Courts.
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