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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
8
A campfire circle illustrates how people resist coordinated action. The piece argues cooperation is rare and links it to government efficiency. It asks readers if they can make and keep a group agreement, exercise self control, respect others, and focus on the common welfare.
A miniature version of the modish tailleur for grownups is shown for an eight to ten year old girl. The redingote and blue velvet ensemble features a velvet sleeveless bodice over a Georgette guimpe, with four yards of fabric plus sheer material required. Russian influence notes empire and high waistlines in garments for youth, with wool jersey becoming popular for daytime wear and decorative embroidery.
The Vermont Street Baptist and First Baptist churches held a joint Wednesday meeting at the Vermont Street church where Dr. Anna K. Scott spoke on her mission work in Swacow China and social time included tea and wafers. Other reports covered Cuba and Porto Rico mission efforts and a United Brethren gathering at Mrs. F. P. Brock mide’s home with papers on China read by several members. The Quincy district Women’s Foreign Missionary society met in Camp Point with Mrs. G. Coon of Rantoul as speaker and Dora Nelson, a returning missionary from Baroda, India, among others. new officers include Mrs. George Gabriel as president and Miss Gerde Paul as treasurer.
A group of women led by Mrs. J. W. Wall will staff the Cheerful Home nursery for babies and small children during the Bob Jones revival meetings in the tabernacle. The manual training room becomes a nursery with beds and toys and a nurse will be present along with assisting women. Rev. Paul Langhurst returned Wednesday from Minier after delivering the mission sermon and from Elmhurst where he visited his brother at the Evangelical college.
The Pleas ant Grove Methodist church celebrates its golden anniversary on Sunday October 15. The building, erected in 1866 by Daniel Hughes, was dedicated January 11 1869 after parishioners funded the project. Rev W H Waltmire serves as pastor. Rev I W Bingaman, Luther Memorial church, will travel to Nokomis Illinois for the Central Mitnels Synod before returning to conduct Sunday services.
The Arcade Dancing club held a Wednesday night dance in Arcade hall with 225 attendees. O’Farrell’s full orchestra provided music. Committee in charge included E. Lock as president Wilburt Bunte as vice president William Stoermer as secretary and Bernard Lange as treasurer. The next dance is set for Arcade hall on November 1.
A series of society items from Quincy detailing luncheons and dinners honoring Mrs. W L Van Deventer of Plano and others, travel plans for HH Stillwell and family, visits by Mrs Hortense Warfield and Miss Alice Dayton, plus local courting and birthday surprises. The notes name numerous guests, hosts, and destinations across Illinois and neighboring states.
J W Wall will address the Madison School Parent Teacher Association Friday on School Finances. Sixth graders will sing and a refreshments hour follows the business session after the talk. The Girl of Lost Lake will screen at Star theater Oct 24 and 25 for Franklin school athletic fund.
T Edgar Musselman married Miss Mary Locke Scripps of Rushville in a 7 pm ceremony at the Misses Little home in Rushville. The event drew about 300 guests at a reception, with travel to Quincy planned and a declaration of residence at 124 South Twenty fourth street.
The marriage of Frank H. Zehnle a grocer of 1216 Spruce Street and Miss Mary Regina Thome, formerly of St. Louis, occurred at 6 am Wednesday in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Joseph Postner officiating. A wedding breakfast for about 80 followed at the Zehnle home, a reception in the afternoon, and a modest evening gathering by friends and the R. A. R. band before starting housekeeping.
The bride, who formerly lived with Mr and Mrs on their farm two and a half miles east of Eubanks, is noted in this wedding notice as part of the couple’s early life. The groom’s family background is referenced in relation to the marriage.
Haistings Moyers Mise Lalueoge of Rocky Run and Victor Meyera of Lima wed Wednesday afternoon at 140 by Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney in his office. The couple were unattended.
Reverend G L Losh of Grace Methodist Episcopal will marry Miss Peck and Dwight Croxton of Golden at 3 pm at his home. The couple, prominent in Golden, will drive to Quincy for the ceremony and will reside on a farm ten miles south of Golden.
An important meeting of the Loyal Legion, a colored organization, will be held in its hall at Fifth and Cherry streets at 8 oclock this evening. All colored people of Quincy are invited, members or not. Taxi Hits Delegates in Quincy. Two Chicago men attending a state labor convention were struck by a taxi on Eighth and Hampshire streets at 9:15 Wednesday evening. they were uninjured.
New Salem physician Dr. Harry Andrew sustained a broken arm Wednesday morning while cranking his automobile when it backfired. He traveled to Quincy later that day to have the fracture reduced.
The article notes the indoor baseball schedule should be complete by the end of next week. It mentions representation from several business houses and invites all interested to report to H. W. Cranmer, the YMCA physical director.
Members of the Quincy Dental club enjoyed a dinner and social session at Hotel Newcomb on Wednesday night. No important business was discussed as the gathering was largely social in nature.
A daughter born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Booz of Ottumwa Iowa died after a few hours. The birth occurred at the home of Mrs. Booz’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wurtz 925 North Tenth street. The infant was buried Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Booz is formerly Miss Emma Wurtz.
Game Warden Charles Clarke reports complaints that trappers are setting snares for fur bearing animals in the bottoms north of Quincy before the legal season opens on November 1. The warden will arrest any offender before the date. Paint Court House Corridors Award Given to H V Williams
Liberty State Attorney Wolfe and County Clerk W J Smith joined Democratic candidates touring the county and speaking in Liberty on Wednesday night. Wolfe plans to travel to Columbus and Coatsburg tonight to assist in meetings.
John Pennock of Pittsfield underwent surgery at St Marys hospital and remains in serious condition. Richard Ingersoll of Hamp shire street had appendicitis operation at Blessing hospital and is recuperating. Mrs F C Stuetz of Brookfield improved after a St Marys hospital operation. Grace Allen of Edina confined at St Marys hospital, last operated on Saturday. Roscoe Seaton injured when a wall fell on him is somewhat improved. David Lepper of Clayton, a Wabash conductor, missed a run due to illness. J W Emery travels to Detroit on business. Farner Rusk and Prof Ebersol hosting seed corn demonstrations in Adams county spent the night in Quincy. L B Boswell says La Crosse meeting Oct 25 26 will have more delegates. W H Curry of Mt Sterling was a visitor. Howard Ogle and Mr Hope drove to Kansas City and back with several narrow escapes due to poor roads. Mrs J H Garnett visiting daughter Ida Garnett a Lincoln school teacher after husband moves from Macon to Gary. They were hosted by Rev T L Smith at 830 North Seventh Street.
Miss Josephine Meyer entertained the G. T. H. club on Tuesday night at Ninth and Madison streets with fancywork and refreshments. Mrs. Herman Henhoff will host a small gathering Friday afternoon in North Fifth Street. The Brush and Palette club of St. Mary’s academy art department met Tuesday afternoon.
John P. Doyle, secretary of the Farmers' Co operative and Education union, attended his first day as a delegate at the labor convention. He violated several rules yet remained visible to officials and delegates who seemed eager to hear him speak. He spoke three or four times on the same resolution and received ample applause.
George C. Dean of Burton township purchased well casings in Quincy on Wednesday to complete a deep well on his farm.
Chief Engineer William Marr and Secretary Bracht of the Illinois highway commission, with James Wilson, plan a series of speeches across Adams County to promote good roads and the bond issue. Schedule includes Payson, Liberty, Clay ton, Sol Dress Home, Fall Creek, Melrose, Kingston, Palma, Camp Point, and local supporter appearances.
The Business Women's club held a 7 pm dinner in the barn at 1655 Vermont street with corn bales autumn leaves and jack o lanterns. About 35 members attended plus guests from Kansas City and Denver. They planned a Halloween party for Oct 26 at the Y M C A building and discussed Camp-fire girls leadership changes.
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