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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1916
Page
8
A reflective piece on social pressure and personal freedom. It cites Frances Burney and questions why people seek approval from neighbors and relatives. It argues that worry over others opinions can ruin happiness, and that self-betterment should come from within, not from others judgments.
Daily Fashion Hints introduces the Border Skirt a khaki wool velour divided skirt edged with dark maroon fringe. It features front and back panels with optional knickers, suitable for tramping and athletic wear, with suggested accompaniments and adaptable color schemes.
First round finished in the Women’s tournament at the Country club with second round set for the week. Winners in the championship flight include Mrs. Barlow over Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs Emil Pete over Mrs. Ehart, Mrs. Williams over Mrs. Crane, and Mrs. A. M. Botsford over Mrs. Reeves. Next rounds pair Mrs. Barlow vs Mrs Emil Halbach and Mrs Willagis vs Mrs Botsford. In the first flight, Mrs. Burrows defeated Mrs. Stillwell, Mrs. Wilcox defeated Mrs. Empson, Mrs. Emery over Mrs. Monroe, and Mrs. Pfeiffer over Mrs. Robert Halbach. Second round tilts pit Mrs. Burrows against Mrs Thompson and Mrs. Emery versus Mrs. Pfeiffer. Also noted are social and travel updates including Zelma Hrng joining state normal school, E. S. Mulliner clan heading to Galesburg, and several residents visiting Chicago and nearby towns.
Mrs Catherina Becker of 631 Jersey street died at 9 40 pm Monday at home from complications of old age. Born in Germany on December 3, 1889 she would have been 77 next birthday. She came to America at 29 and lived in Ottawa Tl St Louis before settling in Quincy. She was a German Lutheran Memorial church member and leaves daughter Mrs Katherine Hughes and granddaughter Miss Linda Becker. Funeral Interment.
Misa Helen Kaeffen hosted members of the M C T club Sunday at 922 Kentucky Street. Whist prizes went to Miss Delos Beff ling and Miss Frances Johannes. Refreshments followed. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Winking, Miss Olive Tholen, Miss Nellie Brinkman, Miss Clara Johannes, Miss Leona Johannes, and Miss Mildred Timmoer Wilke.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Garoutte of 1120 Jersey Street at Blessing Hospital Monday evening. Twin sons were born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Warner. Mrs Hafner formerly Miss Louise Pinkelman. A daughter was born to Rev and Mrs W Marten at 331 South Seventh Street Sunday morning.
Miss Mary K. Tushaus and Ralph J. Timmerwilke marry at 1:30 this morning in St. Francis Catholic church with Rev. Father Didacus officiating. Attendants include Mildred Timmerwilke and John Tushaus. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple will tour St. Louis and Chattanooga then reside with Mr Timmerwilke’s father.
Mrs. Elmar S. Karr and Elmer J. Hart of Fairfield Illinois were married in the county clerk's office by Judge Heckenkamp. The ceremony was unattended. The couple will reside in Fairfield.
Miss Esther Williams of Clinton formerly Quincy wed Arthur A. Nordine of Clinton in Bloomington on Saturday. The bride, daughter of Mrs. L. Q. Williams, moved from Quincy to Clinton last year. They plan to reside in Clinton until May, then relocate to Long Beach California to make their home.
Miss Estella M Stollberg of Marblehead and Leonard M Peterson of Chicago wed Saturday evening at 5 oclock in the parsonage of St Jacobi church. Rev G D Hamm officiated in a quiet ceremony.
Miss Mabel N. Inman and Charles Loyal Anderson of Plainville wed Monday afternoon in Judge Lyman McCarl’s office at the courthouse. After the ceremony they departed for Springfield to spend their honeymoon at the state fair.
Father Giusti announced banns for two couples at St Peter's. John Wilson and Florence Hering were called for the second time with a wedding planned this month. Florence Degitz and Eugene Clark were announced for the first time and will wed in the first week of October.
Lincoln school Parent-Teachers Association opens the year with treasurer’s report and a new program committee to arrange events and oversee the chrysanthemum show in mid October. Mrs George T Shaw reports on the United Parent-Teachers’ meeting. committee members include Miss Emma Smith Mrs R A Roberts Mrs George T Shaw Miss Estella Zimmerman and Miss Ida Garnett.
Rev Abraham LeGrand pastor of Vermont Street Baptist church has returned from Kansas City where he attended the church annual meeting last Wednesday. He preached both services last Sunday and arranged for his Kansas City home to be occupied by Rev and Mrs LeGrand and Adrian. He will preach his last sermon in Quincy next Sunday morning at Vermont Street and in the First Baptist church that evening.
Joe M'Innerny resumes stage work joining Joseph Adwarnt's musical comedy Company Million Dollar Yoh. He has past stage experience and returns to the footlights, drawn by the thrill of live performance.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected at the Vermont Street Baptist church annual meeting. A five member committee was formed to study electing a superintendent for Spruce Street chapel. The Woman's Guild was asked to plan the Oct 8 church banquet where reports and new officers will be installed. Delegates to the Quincy Baptist association were named, about 15 members to attend. Elected officers include Moderator W H Bennett Clerk Gus Dooley Treasurer M I Melton Benevolent fund treasurer Helen Long. Trustees for two years A A Richardson J F Daugherty Kenneth Lewis with Wilcox and McNay as hold-overs. Deacons D G Anderson M I Melton Samuel Georgens William Stuckman with David Roberts and Bourne Woodworth as hold-overs. Church auditor Herbert Hendricks. Superintendent Herbert Hendricks and Immanuel chapel superintendent Martha Perry.
The council approved the water works ordinance aligning with Alderman Hyatt's provisions, while Alderman Lepper noted fire department concerns. A new practice would let chiefs sign voucher receipts via a signable book, though code requires comptroller receipts. The agenda also covered street sign purchases, gutter work on Jefferson street, gambling concerns in pool rooms, and sidewalk measures, with shelter house bids exceeding allocations prompting rebidding and plan changes.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lane of Sullivan Ill observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary while visiting Mrs. Lane's sister, Mrs. D. G. Anderson, at 804 North Seventh Street. Married in Quincy on September 16 1866 they lived here until nine months ago before moving to Sullivan. Out of town guests included Mrs. W. L. Moore and Mrs. William Zang.
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