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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1916
Page
19
A Quincy Whig excerpt reflects on Frances Burney’s attitude toward her father, noting her filial humility while performing clerical work, writing of gratitude and affection. The writer compares this to a mayoral interview, recalling a child’s bold response to a parent.
Neckwear in the fall winter season favors extreme yet tasteful novelties. White satin faille silk Georgette fabrics are suggested for three collar and cuff combinations, including a Quaker style simple collar with a five inch cuff, a lace jabot with a stock collar, and a Priscila fichu. Extremes in styles prevail with white cream bisque tones and delicate color edging.
Adams County union opens Friday with a full program. Morning sessions include county executive committee reports and round table discussions by local unions. Afternoon features devotionals, election of officers, and a talk by state president Miss Hood on cooperation with missionary societies. Evening praise service led by county president Mrs Josie Lummis. Wisconsin tour for Hughes announced with Charles E Hughes set to speak in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities on Sept 20.
The article celebrates Traill’s Flycatcher pairs nesting in apple orchards and hedges, detailing their courtship on the hedge, nest construction with white decor, four cream yellow eggs, and early morning activity. It contrasts Traill’s with Alder Flycatcher, notes habitat habits, and praises the insect-control role of the birds.
Rev Father Paul Reinfels schedules October 4 chicken supper at Mendon opera house followed by a production The Dust of the Earth by the Gem Dramatic club of Quincy members listed The St John Catholic picnic committee plans a church social and Quincy Federation churches convene at Presbyterian church with Rev R H Hartley in charge Evangelist Bob Jones scheduled for fall meetings First German Methodist church holds one service with 915 Sunday school Martha Bible class meets Tuesday at 321 South Eleventh St Rev Duncker covers morning services as Rev N M Rigg is away. Hertzler attends St Louis German M F conference in Peoria.
London dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Gamen of 2617 tons register has sunk. The vessel went down with the crew saved, according to a Lloyd's report.
Miss Cecile Johnson and Sam Robinson, prominent residents, married at the bride’s uncle Emmett Johnson’s home at 1864 Vermont Street Thursday evening. Rev. T. L. Smith officiated. attendants included Mrs Sophie Johnson as matron of honor and Mrs Bertie Mosby with Mrs Hildegarde Vincent as bridesmaids. Cecil Peach served as best man. The bride wore a white gown.
A bride in a gown carried a shower bouquet as pink, white and green wedding colors decorated the house. A reception followed and a wedding supper was served. Mr and Mrs Robinson received many gifts and will make their home at 1868 Vermont Street where the groom has a furnished home.
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