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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
8
A reflective piece on how offering genuine compliments to loved ones improves happiness and harmony. It notes the restraint that often silences kind words, argues that speech can brighten daily life, and says a spoken compliment blesses both giver and receiver.
Daily Fashion Hints discusses long vs short suit coats with a trend toward longer models. The purple velour suit shown features uneven coat lengths, wide fur trim, a raised waistline, and a belt across the back. The simple gathered skirt has two generous pockets, suited for youthful looks.
Earl Smith hosted Mrs Alfred Carey of St Paul at 1417 North Eighth in Quincy with old convent classmates. Also social roundups include bridge party at the Country club with prizes, family visits, and arrangements for upcoming golf and college activities among local residents and visitors.
The Greater Philadelphia balloon, leaving Philadelphia with three passengers, descended at Woonsocket Rhode Island after twenty hours and fifteen minutes aloft and about 250 miles traveled. Passenger Charles Y. Scully reported the event in a dispatch received here. The clipping ends with a proverb about chasing wealth.
William E. Green and Jennie Toice married in Galesburg by Judge Rice. Green, a McWilliams dredging camp superintendent at West Quincy, and his bride, formerly at the Illinois cafe, will reside at 303 Jersey street. In Camp Point, Etta Manard weds Frank Theodore Pam and Hattie E Manard weds James Elmer Walker in the parents’ home. Both couples are the daughters of A Manard and well known locally. Pam is from Clayton, Walker from Golden.
A Morris Athletic club dance in Highland Park drew a large crowd on Wednesday night. A $5 cash prize was awarded in a one step dance won by Miss Lela Upperbeck and J. W. Walters with judges Mr. Pope of St. Louis Mr. Engelhardt of Quincy and Miss Gertrude Gillie. The Labor temple hall opens Sept 27 with a dance by the Morris Athletic club and a series of 16 dances will follow.
Louis W Koenig of 717 North Fifteenth Street died at 5 50 PM Wednesday in St Marys hospital from diabetes after an illness of one day He was born in Quincy March 14 1899 and was a clerk at A Kiem grocery He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Frank Koenig two sisters Eleanor and Angela and three brothers Lawrence Leo and Harry Funeral at 830 AM Saturday at his parents home and 9 AM at St Francis Church Burial in Calvary Cemetery Friends invited to attend.
Seven boys of the YMCA led by boys' secretary Alderson hiked to New North park on Wednesday night, leaving the Y at 7 45 and returning about 10. The first hike since before summer. A second watermelon hike is planned for Saturday for BGM and junior C class members, departing at 10 from the building.
About six members of the Y M C A Poultry club visited E G Hormer’s home Wednesday afternoon to inspect his birds bound for the Illinois state fair. The visit was part of the club’s activities and the stock was prepared for exhibition.
Father Reinfeldt in Quincy previews Mendon Gem Dramatic club's October 4 performance of The Dust of the Earth at Mendon opera house at 7 30 pm. A chicken dinner is served at 6 and 12, followed by a post package ale, guessing contests and apron sale to benefit St Edward's church Mendon.
Social and clubs scene centered on Miss Lizette Lagemann of 434 South Ninth street as the J F F club met Tuesday night. A planned wiener roast in South Park was rained out, so members enjoyed games music and refreshments indoors.
The Young Peoples' society of Salem church will hold a social in Salem hall tonight at Ninth and State streets, moved from the previously announced Tenth and State streets location.
Born to Mr and Mrs Alan Scott at 1219 12 Maine Street a son Tuesday afternoon in Blessing hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Wilder of 928 South Tenth Street a girl Wednesday evening in Blessing hospital.
Herman Waterkotte was removed from Blessing hospital Wednesday in a city ambulance and taken to his home at 1104 Cherry Street. He has about recovered from a serious illness.
In Toledo, Ohio a Quincy colony forms with men and families who found work there. William B. Frey of Quincy writes a brief history of the group. Notable members include Walter Stewart son of Rev and Mrs William A Stewart treasurer of Willys-Overland, Harry H Wolf treasurer of American Floor Surfacing Machine, Lester Bock formerly of Gardner Governor, and George Crossman Henry Heithold George Miller and H Hynes among others now employed as machinists and patternmakers.
Judge C F Perry spoke to the Hal bach Schroeder store employer group on bond issue plans. He highlighted benefits of good roads and low-cost road building under the proposal. Manager George Gabriel introduced him and pamphlets with bond facts were distributed after the talk.
District Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Charles E. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Fitzgerald travel over 300 miles through Adams Pike Calhoun and Jersey counties aboard a light buggy drawn by white horses. They plan 10 days on the road visiting small towns with rustic paths and no rail access, staying in towns or farmhouses along the route.
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