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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
8
A town reader describes a critic who denigrates rivals and friends alike, noting the harm of constant fault finding. It argues envy and contempt reflect on the critic, harming credibility and public perception, urging self restraint and fairness in professional conduct.
The chemise dress is a staple of the straight line slip over styles shown by American designers in 1916 17. Frocks blend satin Georgette fur trims and two tone contrasts with long sleeves and belted waists. A satin and Georgette two color frock plus a brocade coat blouse with chiffon skirt appears among novelty chemise looks.
Mrs. Anna Kaiser, living eleven miles south of the city, celebrated her seventy ninth birthday with a noon chicken dinner she mostly prepared herself. Many relatives and friends visited, including Mrs. Margaret Adams and her children Florence Arvilla and Arthur, and Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson and their children Albert Lowell and Elmer. Mrs. Kaiser, born in Germany, came to the United States at eighteen and soon moved to Quincy.
Leaders for the cottage prayer meetings to be held on Tuesday and Friday evenings ahead of the Bob Jones evangelistic campaign have been selected. The following names have been assigned in addition to the list in last Saturday's Whig.
A sequence of property lots listed by block and street coordinates with owner names such as A. L. Weed John H. Glaser Mary Fick J. H. Fischer Fred Ryniker T. J. Schuhardt Mrs Carrie Schroeder Theo Specht Wm Schmiedeskamp and associated numbered addresses on 15th 18th 12th and 21st streets in Jefferson Adams Harrison Payson Ohio and Chestnut Spruce Elm.
Miss Chloe Ethelyn Barksdale of Pleasant Hill married William Galloway in the county courthouse office of Judge Lyman McCarl. The ceremony occurred Monday at 10 o'clock with no attendants.
Mrs J W Emery defeated Mrs Thomas E K Thompson to claim the first flight title. The championship flight remains unfinished with Mrs Emil Haltbach and Mrs Russell Williams set to meet this week. Social notes recount Marital anniversaries, travel to Hannibal, and campus moves across towns including Ursa, Moberly, Chicago, Davenport, and Keokuk, plus arrivals and departures of residents and visitors.
The Young Women's Christian Association invites all women of Quincy to an opening party on Thursday evening featuring a rainbow theme and a pot of gold search. A program promises interest and registration for classes will occur with all Atlanta classes starting next week.
Pastors G L Losh and G F Oliver delivered first sermons at Grace and Vermont Street churches. J O Kirkpatrick welcomed to Jacksonville Methodist. N M Rigg preached first sermon at Grace in Decatur. Abraham LeGrand’s farewell sermon marks Baptist consolidation efforts. Rev H W Trueblood reassigned United Brethren. bishop elected. conference superintendent chosen.
At 4 PM the public library board read reports from the librarian printing and supplies and auditing committees. Isaac Cutter donated The Masonic Life of Joseph Robbins at the request of Samuel W. Eldred. Present were Homer Swope Miss Randall Dr L H A Nickerson W H McMein and Mrs Constance Ellis.
Bills approximating 63.09 dollars accompany a 2.25 dollar supplies purchase. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 39, an unusual date reflected in the note.
Sunday schools at dist Vermont Street Baptist First Christian and Luther Memorial promoted pupils to higher grades using graded lessons. First German and First Christian held programs. Rev J P Rowlinson spoke to Christian pupils. St Boniface and associated groups plan a joint Oct 5 opening with music by Columbia orchestra. Rosary month observed with Mass and communion.
A Quincy Baptist association gathering is planned for Wednesday in Barly. A delegation of 25 or 30 is expected from Vermon Street and First Baptist churches, with Rev. Mr. Stephenson, pastor of First Baptist, accompanying the delegates. Several will travel by car.
The Quincy Federation of Churches annual council at the YMCA heard treasurer and executive secretary reports. Cash on hand 2133, receipts 181.47, disbursements 160.54, balance 42.26. Officers elected: President Rev I W Bingaman. First VP Rev A H F Hertzler. Second VP Rev George A Buttrick. Recording Secretary Herbert Hendricks. Treasurer H F Lummis. Executive Secretary J A Hanna. Six union Sunday evening meetings were held with strong attendance.
The Montessori kindergarten conducted by Miss Sayde Pitts opened Monday morning at 217 South Eighteenth Street. There were likely initial signups and local interest noted as the new program begins serving the community.
Rev Abraham LeGrand received an informal farewell Monday night before his move to Kansas City overland to begin new duties. The Quincy Ministerial association met, disbanded early, then joined a social with music by local performers and refreshments. A large crowd toasted the LeGrands before their departure. Ed Heckle and wife returned from Camp Point visit.
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