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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
11
The article defines three baking powder types: Cream of Tartar from grapes, Alum containing aluminum, and Phosphate of Lime from bone ash. It warns Cream of Tartar powders are pure, alum and phosphate variants add unwanted substances, and advises households to read ingredient labels for safety.
The St Ann society of St Johns parish on Terith and Cedar streets entertained many friends at whist in St Johns school hall last evening. Forty two tables were in use as prizes were awarded to gents and ladies. Gents first Charles Johannes silk umbrella second Fred Wiebmer tie and sock set third Clem Street muffler. Ladies first Mrs W I Ries hand crocheted yoke second Mrs Fred Ehrgott hand crocheted centerpiece third Miss Elizabeth Thiemann hand painted spoon tray. Ice cream and home made cake followed then social dancing and singing occupied the rest of the evening.
At noon today Mr and Mrs C H Williamson will entertain the Third Missouri Cavalry reunion in the city with a luncheon. Mrs Williamson's father the late Col John M Glover commanded the brigade to which the regiment belonged during the war.
The annual Scottish Rites meeting of the Quincy Consistory opened at the Masonic temple yesterday morning for a three day session through Friday evening. A large number of candidates from other cities arrived, with many more expected today. The program proceeded on schedule with degrees discussed and work to the fourteenth degree led by Blackburne Hazen Zoller Johnson Breidstadt and Cutter. Dinner for visiting candidates was held at 6 pm yesterday and proved enjoyable.
Boston October 20 Willie Hoppe the champion led Koji Yamada the challenger by 500 points to 396 at the end of the first of three blocks for the 14 1 balk line billiard title. Neither player showed top form as Hoppe posted a high run of 123 in the sixth inning.
An old time puff promotes Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims brittle colorless hair stems from neglect scalp and promises lustre, thickness, and new hair growth after using a 25 cent bottle with visible results within weeks.
Augusta Oct 20 report on a successful race day with 1200 to 1500 spectators. Proposes a first annual circuit including Augusta Bowen Mt Sterling Plymouth and Huntsville. Results list multiple horses with times and purses from free for all, two year old trot and green trotting and pacing events, led by Our Billy Bud Onward and Red Wing with several seconds and times.
Plans by the Adams County Sunday School Association call for a county wide Sunday School rally on Sunday October 31. The event aims to attract growing numbers with added addresses music and topics of broad interest. It is an annual affair growing each year in local participation and impact.
Robert I Mester and Miss Clara Straley were united in marriage at St Peters Catholic Church with Rev Father J J Driscoll officiating. Attendants were Arthur Grimes and sister of the bride. The couple hosted a wedding supper at the bride’s home at 1101 Kentucky street and plan a honeymoon in Peoria visiting relatives. The bride formerly worked for the telephone company and the groom for Dick’s brewery.
Theodore Peters, longtime offender with prior workhouse time, was arrested last night on South Twelfth Street by Deputy Sheriffs Joe Lipps Henry Sterling and Frank McNay for disturbing the peace at his home. He was jailed to await a hearing after recent threats to burn his property and other depredations, adding to a pattern of past conflicts with Humane Officer John Fowley.
John Garth Elzea of San Francisco wed Miss Marie Ethel Tuffle of this city in a Vermont Street Baptist church ceremony officiated by Rev. A LeGrande. Attendants included Miss Waldron, best man Walton Halliburton, and Miss Tuffli. A wedding dinner followed with a reception and departure for San Francisco at 10:05 PM amid hundreds of well wishes.
Seated at home last evening Sheriff and Mrs. John Coens recalled eleven years of marriage as about 40 relatives and friends gathered after a knock at the door. The party featured music and games and a daughter brightens their home as neighbors wished them many more anniversaries.
Lillian Russell cites a Chicago Herald piece asserting coffee and tea harm skin complexions by drying and dulling the complexion. She notes coffee as a morning stimulant can depress and provoke overindulgence, chilling the mind and weakening muscles, while praising Postum as a healthful alternative.
A department display highlights coats suits and skirts to reflect quality before placement for sale. The presentation stresses readiness and careful selection for customers inspecting the assortment.
The Comedy Players led by Mrs. Eliza Washington scored a big hit on the second night of the chautauqua program presented by members of the Eighth and Elln Streets Baptist church last evening. Tonight the Choral Club and impersonators will feature the program and another crowd is expected. Refreshments will be served after the bill.
A meeting in Augusta last night arranged a Farmers Short Course for the first week of February. About forty farmers and business leaders attended as Farm Advisor Wilson outlined county benefits. Chairman Bummer formed a committee to raise roughly ten hundred dollars, naming Henry Garwood, Dawkins, Hi F Denny, W O Farrow, TH L Dexter, John Koontz, Emmett McAvoy, Wayne Steinberger, Fred Bennell, and Adolph Weinberg.
Meredosia opens a two day fall musical festival announced by staff. The event runs in Meredosia starting October 20 with performances by local artists and community groups, drawing residents to the town for evening concerts and matinee shows.
The program will feature an old time fiddler contest and a merchant's industrial automobile parade on Friday. A consolidated city Arenzville Merritt, Mr. Sterling, and Versailles 23 will join a concert with five bands as headliners. About 150 musicians are expected to perform. The Whig ads show the value of small notices. Mrs Stannus recovered a lost neck piece thanks to a tiny ad, a second success from two attempts. If you need to sell rent or find something, The Whig can publish your message.
Fred Francis, a Quincy native and telegraph operator for Western Union in Chicago, arrived in the city this morning for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Francis of 309 North Fourteenth street.
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood purifier and tonic for skin diseases including scrofula eczema and itching. It claims external washing suffices for mild cases, but endorses taking S. S. S. to purify blood, abate symptoms, and restore health, urging readers to obtain it from their druggist or write for expert advice.
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