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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1917

Page

10

Social affairs and tea entertainments in Quincy area

Social notices detail informal teas and visits among Quincy residents and visitors from Chicago and Kentucky, with parties for Misses Gertrude and Pauline Tenk and Mrs C C Spencer. Attendees include Eleanor Ellis, Marion Crane, Virginia Cone, Dorothy Durant, Arlene Weis, Rosalthia Payne, and others as well as travels by Mrs Lulu Stillwell and Mrs Charles Cruikshank.

Dorothy Boswell Kentucky Street Gertrude Pauline Tenk Miss Boswell C. C. Spencer Chicago H. L. Whipple York Street Spencer Grace Whipple Quincy Eleanor Ellis Marion Crane Virginia Cone Dorothy Durant Arlene Weis Rosalthia Payne

Chit Chat On Rest And Recovery From Illness

A neighbor and I discuss changing views on aging and discipline. She resists rest while sick, insisting on keeping work going, but I recall my past stubbornness and conclude taking a short break can restore strength and efficiency. If one day off would lift the weights on your arms, it may yield better long term results.

Fashions for Americans Afternoon Satin and Chiffon Frock

The afternoon dress combines tan satin with sapphire blue chiffon and a black velvet sash. Satin forms the skirt and sleeves while chiffon creates the bodice and sleeves, with silver embroidery on the bodice panels. The gown, a versatile dinner or restaurant frock, fits at the side and folds softly with satin drapery.

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Engagements Announced At Pretty Party For Miss Laura Johnson

A social gathering at 2024 State Street celebrated engagements of Miss Laura Johnson to Anton Wiebmer and announced two more engagements. Miss Millie Neuer to Leo Hapke of Peoria and Miss Clara Hapke to Oscar Storck, also of Peoria, were revealed.

Laura Johnson Anton Wiebmer Millie Alma Neuer State Street Millie Neuer Leo Hapke Peoria Clara Hapke Oscar Storck Herbert Krietemeyer

Weddings Raymond Bentley and Hayes Mead Pair

Miss Lillian Raymond and Charles A Bentley wed in the First Christian church parsonage with Sami Cohen and Mrs W D Endres as attendants. Bentley will soon move to New York to manage sales for a large shoe store. The couple plan to reside with the Raymonds and host a social evening in their honor. Nellie Hayes and C A Mead were married at St Rose church parsonage with Minnie Small and George Merkel as attendants. Mead, a carpenter, will live at 2700 Oak Street. they will receive many gifts.

Hayes-Mead Nellie Hayes Chestnut Street C. A. Mead St. Rose Church J. Brennan Minnie Small George Merkel Killarney Hayes Mead George Mead Ewing, Minn Arizona Oak Street

Keokuk Bride Bess Bode Weds Hugh Sims in Keokuk

Miss Bess May Bode of Keokuk and Hugh W. Sims of Hannibal were married at noon Thursday in the Central Baptist church parsonage by Rev. W. O. Shank. Attendants were Mrs. Byron Moore and Bert Bode of Quincy. They plan to live in Hannibal and Mr. Sims works for the C B Q.

Boie-Sims Bess May Bode Keokuk Hugh W. Sims Hannibal Central Baptist Church W. O. Shank Byron Moore Bert Bode Quincy Sims William R. Sims H. W. Bode

Waack and George Wed at St John Lutheran Parsonage

Miss Marie Waack and Edward George, both of Quincy, married in the parsonage of St John Lutheran church by Rev W C Martens. Attendants were Miss Edna Waack and Lewis Weis. A reception and supper followed at the bride’s mother's home 815 Madison street. Mr George works at Gardner Governor company. They will reside at 621 Washington street.

Waack-George Marie Waack Edward George Quincy St. John Lutheran Church W. C. Martens Edna Waack Lewis Weis Wilhelmina Waack Madison Street George Gardner Governor Company Washington Street

The more good qualities a man possesses the less he has to say

A concise proverb notes that virtue lowers self praise. It suggests humble character leads to quieter boasting. The saying implies confidence is shown through deeds rather than words.

Marriage Licenses Approved in Quincy Area

John L Saunders and Maud Elizabeth Kee of Quincy appear as a married couple. Charles A Bentley and Lilian Raymond, both of Quincy, also listed for license issuance.

John L. Saunders Quincy Maud Elizabeth Eleek Kee- KK

Nine Years of Backache Relief Reported by Mrs McAbee

Mrs McAbee of Spartanburg South Carolina credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending nine years of backache weakness and irregularities. She reports feeling well and strong and able to work again after use. She urges other women to seek the same relief.

Spartanburg D. C Lydia E. Pinkham D. McAbee Dewey Ave S. C

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