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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
8
A reader asks why office girls vary so much in charm and courtesy. The columnist argues the difference reflects human variety, not gender alone, and praises courteous conduct in business life. He recalls a letter praising a smiling clerk and discusses if giving roses anonymously would be improper and whether a wife would be defrauded by such a gesture.
A navy serge afternoon frock features below the elbow flare sleeves and side girdle with soutache braid. Oyster white roadcloth trim accents the flare collar and girdle inset. Garment uses six and a half yards serge plus contrasting trim, with a thin white silk bodice lining. Fashion history notes Middle TM Age to Louis XIV influence guiding smart, moderate styles.
The October wedding plans are announced for Miss Bonnie Mumper of Burlington and Melbourne Boesch of Burlington. The event will be hosted by Miss Mumper's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mumper, at their home on 1650 The Street.
William Brent Moecker a taxi driver and Miss Mamie M Evans of Emden Missouri were married at 3 pm Wednesday by Justice of the Peace E J Bonney at his office 601 Hampshire Street. They were accompanied by Mrs Stella Dix and plan to set up a home at 715 12 Jersey Street.
Miss Grace McGinley and William Shoemaker, both of Loraine, were married at the Hotel Newcomb at 4 PM Thursday by Rev H R Kasiske of Littleton Illinois. They returned to Loraine after the ceremony and will reside there.
Their friends learned of the Hannibal ceremony held Saturday August 26 for Miss Elvira Montague daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Montague 718 Oak Street and William J B Evans son of Mrs C W Evans 615 Vermont Street Evans has joined an automobile company in Rock Island Illinois where the couple will reside.
Mrs Clara Barshack learns by brief message that her husband David Barshack has died in St. Louis at the home of his father Joseph Barshack. He formerly served as city collector for Irwin Paper and was known as a streetcar conductor in Quincy. He leaves a wife and one son, and was about 25 years old. Funeral planned in St. Louis.
Carl George died Thursday at Blessing Hospital at noon following a seven week illness from a liver tumor. He was born in Germany on August 30, 1852 and lived in Quincy, near Palmyra, and back to Quincy. He leaves a widow eight children and five grandchildren and two sisters in Germany. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Leo Ohnemus 15 died after a three week illness in his Ellington township home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at home and 10 a.m. at St Joseph's church, with burial in St Joseph's cemetery. He is survived by parents Protas and Mrs. Ohnemus, four brothers George Herman Raymond John, two sisters Clara and Cecelia, grandmother Mrs Mary Hummel, and several uncles and aunts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C. Everett were held in Daugherty Co. chapel with Rev. W. S. Beadles officiating. Burial at Woodland Cemetery. Everett, 66, died of heart trouble at the Soldiers’ Home. Born in Missouri, she married John W. Everett in Carthage in 1881. The Lewis death followed, Mrs. J. W. Lewis dying in Spokane at 62 after a lingering illness. Before marriage she was Hannah Corbin. She is survived by sister Miss Catherine Bensi and brothers J. W. Corbin, Thomas Corbin, and Charles Corbin.
George Poggenpohl formerly of Tenth street near Ohio in Quincy was buried in St Louis Thursday afternoon. He had lived there for several years and died August 28. He was a brother in law of Fred Vogel of Quincy.
A reflection on reading suggesting that books are pleasant company but can be silenced without offense when they no longer engage. The note frames literature as a harmless, quiet presence in daily life.
Indiana dispatch reports Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois and Charles W. Fairbanks receive formal notification of the Republican vice presidential nomination. Sherman rails against President Wilson and the Democrats, urging voters to judge by record, pledges, and breaches of platform. Indiana remains pivotal in the 1916 ticket.
Social and clubs invite Mr. and Mrs J H Bohn to entertain their pinochle club this evening. Dinner at six followed by games. Members include Mr and Mrs Bohn Mr and Mrs Milton Mueller Mr and Mrs Maurice Vasen and Dr and Mrs Warren Pearce.
Berlin reports that Turkey and Bulgaria are to declare war at the same time with Romania. The exact delivery time remains uncertain.
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