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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
10
A dialogue on marriage roles and reassurance between an Author-Man and a newlywed neighbor unfolds. The man advises not arguing when a wife seeks reassurance, sharing tactics to defuse tension and express affection, urging observational subtly and steady affection.
The sketch presents an As syrian style evening gown in blue and silver sequins with a blue tulle skirt over silver cloth. A royal blue velvet train lined with silver and sequin motifs completes the look, suited for tall slender figures and not a debutante. Skirt length varies, from very short to sweeping, with glittering trims and rhinestones trending this season.
Quincy society circles held numerous events from a six table auction bridge party for Mrs Sidney Austin of Chicago won by Mrs J M Winters to a Dorothy Quincy chapter D A R costume Halloween at Anna Brown home with elaborate gowns. Hosts Ms Dean Richardson entertained again for Mrs Austin and others traveled from Chicago, Geneva and Buffalo for dinners, dances and a Mischa Elman concert trip, plus local college recitals and hotel gatherings.
Charles O'Dell, who could not identify himself Saturday night, recovered by Sunday noon and said he was from Loraine and had been celebrating in the city Saturday afternoon. He bore a large forehead wound and forgot his home, thinking he was from Wichita, Kansas. In White Oak schoolhouse, Melrose township, attorneys Feigenspan and Weisenhorn will address voters Friday night from a Democratic viewpoint.
Mrs Alfred Botsford entertained the Monday Bridge club this week. The Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian church meets Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Mrs E S Selleck will read a paper on Dr W C Gannett. Tea served by Mrs Philip Schlagenhaus and Mrs A J Eberhardt. Mrs John Hall spoke on The Leatherwood God at the Round Table. W D Howells and his novels discussed in the class led by Mrs William Evers. The Lucky Friday club plans a meeting this week with Mr and Mrs Wilton White.
Echoes of the Hughes women special train to Quincy linger as Mrs Parker urges Illinois women to vote for Charles Evans Hughes. The piece notes the trip’s pace, speeches, and the Quincy reception with candy, parks, and civic pride shaping a national duty.
Mrs. E. N. Monroe defended the Hughes campaign women aboard the special train, stating the travelers are working women who support families, not idle aristocrats. She said living expenses run under 75 dollars a day with three Pullman cars housing speakers and their entourage.
Mrs. Constance Ellis spoke to the pupils and their mothers at the Irving school Friday afternoon. A program was presented by the children and a luncheon of fruit salad wafers and coffee was served.
The Adams school Parent-Teacher Association met Friday afternoon and was entertained by a pupil program led by Mrs. Anderson Lee. They decided to stage a benefit show in a downtown theater and schedule a peanut hunt for children Tuesday afternoon in the school yard.
The steamer Helen Blair came back Sunday from its annual southern voyage with passengers reporting a very pleasant trip. It carried a cargo of about 400 barrels of apples from Calhoun County.
A vintage box-out advert urges readers to mail five cents with a name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing and digestion.
Miss Helen Gehring and Emil P Kern were married Monday morning at 6 30 o clock in St Boniface Church by Rev Father Degenhardt. Attendants were Miss Bertha Gehring and Eugene O Hara. The couple will reside at 630 12 Maine street after a week long honeymoon.
Mr and Mrs Carl Kaltenbach, formerly of 1110 Chevy Street and Chicago film circles, are spending a few days with his parents before heading to Phoenix for the winter. The bride, Eva Tensey, is known in Chicago photoplays. Kaltenbach formerly lived in Quincy and moved to Chicago for pictures.
The day nursery hosted mothers Monday with 25 children entertained by stories and served orangeade and cakes. Miss Braxton and Miss Alexander supervise care. A regular dance is planned for this evening in the gymnasium. Rummage sale items are being collected and babies of Bob Jones meetings attendees are kept in a prepared nursery for comfort.
Y W C A events list gymnasium and class times from Tuesday to Saturday including women business English basketball practice and stenography sessions. Mr and Mrs P Hoye depart for Pittsfield Illinois to attend the funeral of Charles McCaffey this morning.
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