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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
5
A neighborhood tale recalls a rainy weekend when guests revived old games like parchisi and go bang. Ping-pong and letters amused all, sparking a summer go-bang tournament and a parchisi revival at an Inn. The piece extols games for children, noting they teach focus, alertness, ambition, and sportsmanship.
Daily fashion hints describe two trendy autumn blouses. The upper model is a slip over middy with a peplum and belt, shown with contrasting belt and cuffs. The lower blouse uses satin with Georgette sleeve frills and an overlay collar, featuring yoke effects and front buttons.
Walter H. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett entertained state fire commission guests at a house party. Events included an Orpheum party, a South Park picnic, a launch party, and an automobile trip. Gifts included a thermos bottle. Attendees named include Assistant Fire Marshal and Mrs. Morganridge, the Hoopes, Jones, Gorham, Sutton households, and others. Also reported are travels of Edward Bennett, Miss Lyford, Miss Stahl, and local residents moving or entertaining.
Hundreds crowd the music pavilion for a big parade day with a humorously run beauty contest for both sexes. Bessie Billings wins first as the prettiest married woman, Mildred Landwehr second. Harvey Burgess crowned handsomest single man, Joseph Walt haus second. Local boys, girls, and fat men race before the grandstand, with a 5 mile motorcycle duel won by Howard Fruehe over George Schutte after a nail biting lapse. Cash prizes are awarded in all events.
The nominee faced interruptions as he condemned private gain at public expense and attacked administration policy toward Mexico. He defended American rights regarding Huerta, saying he would protect those rights, then shifted to government efficiency. The audience cheered Wilson amid scattered outbursts.
Aluan Udy and companions motored to Wand’s Springs for an all day outing on Sunday and held a Monday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Gunther’s home on Broadway. The Lucky Friday club hosted Labor Day picnic at the McAdams Cover camp near Ursa and the Clover Blossom circle held a reunion with families. George H. Gille and family returned from a week of camping on the Harry W. Lewis farm with fish and fried foods, visited by Pauline Holtschlag and others.
Carthage reports the Woodmen's picnic at Burnside featured a program with speaking, band music, amusements, and a baseball game. Hon. M. P. Berry spoke in place of the absent Truman Plantz, with Louis Lamet and Mr. Hayes also on the program. Carthage attendees included E. O. Reaugh J A Califf Ed Miller and Drennon Johnson. Lomax beat Burnside 17 to 0 in baseball.
Elizabeth Aalbers and Vance Randolph, well known in the city, married at 6 oclock Monday morning in St Rose of Lima church. Rev Father J P Brennan officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Herman Thiemann, cousins of the bride.
A report lists several events including a 1-2 mile bicycle race won by I. E. Perry with Luke as runner up, a Fatman’s race for over 200 pounds won by J. W. Gébehl with William Miler second, and a 6 mile motorcycle race where Howard Fruche took first and George Schutte second.
An advertising notice warns of illness among children this summer and urges keeping bowels open and liver active. It touts Foley Cathartic Tablets from Miller & Arthur Drug Co as a safe, painless remedy for indigestion biliousness sour stomach and related symptoms caused by clogged bowels.
In a six entry running race the first three placers were Ted, Little Indian, and Spotted Bill with 88 seconds for 1 2 miles. In the grand stand a 2000 strong baby contest drew judges Tom Gillispie, Mrs. Laura Griggesby, and Mrs. J F Gibson. Winners include Anna Lucile Bradford, Caroline Kate, Kenneth Stevens, James Wallace, Harriet Thesen, and Ramona Denny among other age groups.
A labor leader declined to discuss politics, stating that he would speak only on nonpolitical matters. The remark came during a brief press encounter as supporters gathered outside the union hall.
Em ployes of Greek restaurants in Illinois organize a benefit association to provide sick benefits settle labor disputes and educate members. Incorporated as The Association of Employers of Greek Restaurants of the State of Illinois with headquarters and board in Chicago. Sick benefits and expenses to be funded by voluntary subscriptions and a campaign will target Greek residents statewide.
The Hague reports Britain has seized about 100 Dutch fishing vessels and placed them in Scotch ports including Peterhead Aberdeen Lerwick and Kirkwall. The action aims to curb fish exports destined for Germany amid wartime blockades. German demand has driven Dutch exports, with 165 000 tons shipped last year and Germany taking 144 900 tons of fresh fish and herring, while U S demand collapsed to eight tons in six months.
An official statement from Berlin reports German seaplanes raided the Constanza harbor works and oil reservoirs in Romania and bombed Russian warships. The raiders returned safely with good results observed.
The Hague dispatch reports the Indian Rebellion spreading to Sumatra. An official statement says rebels have ransacked Muara Tambesi Muaratebec and Surulangum, as the uprising continues to widen.
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