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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
8
A pair of women discuss housing costs and social status, showing how mentioning money can serve to flatter oneself or belittle others. The piece argues this habit, deliberate or careless, signals poor taste and a lack of empathetic courtesy toward listeners' viewpoints.
Fashion note outlines a two fabric frock for girls aged eight to twelve using velvet satin or velvet broadcloth combos. The dress features a side invisible fastening, box pleats, and flare with a velvet belt at the waist. Accessories include a tam and matching street outfit.
Federal safety inspectors examined 80 Burlington yards cars in Quincy on Wednesday finding 11 minor defects none serious enough for penalties. High School Squad to Practice reports Captain Maurice Dickson inspecting candidates with 1915 veterans including Tobe Weisenborn returning. William Riley was arrested on a child abandonment warrant and will face county court Friday as Quincy churches plan Sunday prayers for public schools led by Rev. I. W. Bingaman.
Experienced recruits possessing speed quality and weight will report at Baldwin Park on Saturday for practice under Captain Dick wind Cod en Lineverger.
Society items from Quincy report Mrs J W Wall and Miss Marguerite Edwards returning from Chicago with visits to Bat tle Creek Michigan and Kirksville Missouri. Miss Virginia Brockman aided in a home talent play in Kirksville. Mrs Estella Fruhe will marry Ethan Bartell of Oregon. Miss Florence Brown exits for Millikin University and Ruth Brown accompanies. Mr O G Mull hosts dinner with Rev George A Buttrick J W Wall Zens Smith. Miss Madeline Stern engaged to Edgar Phillips. wedding not set. Miss Tushaus to wed Ralph Timmerwilke later this month. Some Quincy girls learn school openings delayed by infantile paralysis epidemic.
A noon Wednesday double wedding at 1259 Vermont Street united Philo M Hibard and Lillian G Graff and William O Crim with Gertrude O Fusselman in Plainville. The couples, all locals, were wed by Judge Lyman McCarl and will begin housekeeping. Graff was once a pupil and later a teacher for Mr Boyer. The Crim and Fusselman families are noted Plainville residents.
Miss Hannah Alice Spilker and Louis Bruhl of Chicago were married in the bride’s mother Mrs Hannah Spilker’s home at 820 Jefferson Street at 3 30 o clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev G D Hamm The ceremony took place in a family setting with the officiant conducting the vows and attendees limited to close relatives.
The ceremony at St. Jacobi church had no attendants beside the couple and officiating pastor. The bride wore white crepe de chine with a sage veil and carried a white rose bouquet beneath a large white wedding bell. Pink and white flowers and green plants adorned the house. A reception and dinner followed for 30 guests. The couple will stay in Quincy a week then move to Chicago where a sister of the bride will host another reception. The bridegroom’s sister and the bride’s sister had previously married, where the couple met. Bruhl is the son of George Bruhl of Chicago and works as a carpenter.
Miss Ada Wehkamp and Ben E Sibbing wed at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning in St John s Catholic church officiated by Rev Joseph Post ner Attendants were Lena Sibbing and Walter Damhorst Twenty relatives attended a wedding breakfast at Mrs Anna L Damhorst s home Following the ceremony a reception for friends was held The bride wore white net and taffeta with a Georgette crepe hat The bridesmaid wore pink taffeta with a Georgette crepe hat Both carried corsage bouquets
A notice states Mr and Mrs Sibbing will move to housekeeping at once in their new home located at 615 Oak Street. The fragment confirms a residence change for the couple.
Director Otto Wurl announces the Thursday afternoon October 12 field day for public school children in Quincy as part of the round-up celebration. More than 1 000 well drilled students will perform free exercises across park sides with music pieces by local groups and grades.
Mrs Katherine B Schnier wife of Carl F Schnier of 1330 Spruce street died at 9 PM Wednesday at home after giving birth to a child that also died. Born Quincy May 28 1890 she was 26 and a member of St Johns church. Survived by husband parents John and Mrs Osterhold four brothers and one sister Funeral notice later.
A testimonial notes Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache and urinary troubles. Charles M. Pox of Himrod, New York, claims the pills surpassed $150 of other medicines. The ad urges starting treatment to repair weak kidneys and restore youthfulness. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
The Honolulu club held a Wednesday afternoon party at 621 Spruce Street for Mrs. Ben Schroeder’s twelfth wedding anniversary. Whist at three tables yielded prizes to Clvs Ben Lepper Mrs. Henry Weggs Mrs. Bes Hemmig and Mrs. Walter Vandeenboom. Guests included Mrs. Henry Thers Mrs. Guy Pryor Mrs. Emma Williams and others as Linen gifts were given to the honoree.
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