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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
5
The piece reflects on childhood fantasies of running away and the enduring urge to escape oneself. It notes that plans to run away fade as reality returns, compares later dreams to Tom Sawyer’s funeral, and argues that personal change comes from accepting and enlarging one’s powers rather than fleeing.
Two dainty blouses are illustrated herewith in white crepe de chine with elit blue embroidery. Georgette frills are recommended for the ten-inch wide pleated collar and sleeve trim, with plain white an option. The peplum blouse faces skirt alterations but remains chic for slight figures, featuring a close flat pleated peplum and ruffles. The lower blouse uses old gold Georgette with white Georgette collar frills and a knotted belt. Georgette dominates blouse fabrics with silks in view. tailored Roman striped silks appear. Slip-over styles rise in popularity with varied openings, front back shoulder or invisible fastenings. Sleeves are mostly full length, collars vary from high to collarless, with high back and low front arrangements popular.
Officers for the year were elected at a meeting of the Schoolmasters' club Thursday evening in the office of Principal Zens Smith in the High school. They are: President, Zens Smith, vice president, U. S. Parker, secretary treasurer, C. W. Garman. The book Parker's Method of Teaching in the High School will be stud-
The Mothers club of the Washington school held its regular monthly meeting in the school building. A candy sale raised 10 dollars for the piano funds. Truant Officer Joel Smith spoke on needy district children. An emergency committee was formed to stock a rest room medicine chest. Plans include monthly papers on Child Study and buying a Victrola. The Star theater will show The Hearts of Men on Thursday and Friday to benefit the school. Chocolate and wafers were served.
The YWCA announces evening classes starting next week with sessions in Gymnasium Miss Harrison business English Miss Veneta Shumate stenography and typewriting Miss A M Brown cooking Miss Myrtle Schat sick shampooing and manicuring Mrs Foster Bible Miss Hyde sewing and first aid with teachers to be decided. The Minnehaha Friendship club met at the Anna Brown Home Friday afternoon presenting a program of songs readings piano solos and duets. Special Representative J E Ellison arrives in city to represent Chandler Motor Car company of Cleveland Ohio and will serve the Quincy territory permanently.
Local social column details dinner parties and visits among Quincy residents. MR and Mrs GEO Castle host guests including the Cottrells and others at 4657 York. Knox college students from Quincy listed among attendees. Engagement announced for Gladys Jones to Paul Gardner Hobart. Mrs Gardner visiting from Chicago with plans to visit new home. Mrs Dingerson hosts sewing party followed by dinner. Bridge luncheon at Country Club with five tables and prizes.
Mrs. Mary E Musselman hosted the Scott club at 124 South Twenty fourth street with the reading of Just David by Elean or Hallowell Abbott followed by refreshments. The Social Circle of the Lady Moose lodge met at 1537 Ohio street for lunch after a pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs Paul Meise. Mrs Anna Zarnum of Cordell Okla attended. The Queen of West camp Royal Neighbors of America surprised member Mrs Mary Duffy at 924 Cherry street with a sedge pin after a whist game won by Mrs Anna Ziener Mrs Anna Ernst and Mrs E M Fuller and refreshments were served.
Miss Grace Walker and Edgar Burner wed at the bride’s home in Carthage in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. W. F. Boyd. The couple will live with the bride’s parents until spring and have many local friends offering best wishes. The article also notes church appointments, community events, and various local notices.
Palmyra Sept 30 The docket of the Marion County circuit court for the October term led by Judge W T Ragland lists Monday Oct 16 actions including Ruth Marshall by next friend vs City of Hannibal for damages venue in Hannibal, Frieda Miller by next friend vs City of Hannibal damages venue from Hannibal, several civil accounts and assignee cases, plus parole and trust estates not yet entered. Tuesday Oct 17 includes cases such as Gabe Johnson vs Robert J Young on account and others including James W Lewis vs Lydia Whitaker et al for malicious prosecution and State of Missouri vs James Green for carrying concealed weapons.
A long list of civil cases appears with names like Anderson versus Rhodes and McReynolds versus Atwell, detailing notes, partitions, replevins, and divorces scheduled for Wednesday October 18. The article also notes Judge Lamm’s absence next Monday, disappointing many locals, and mentions travel by Fred Hawkins and families through Palmyra en route to Hannibal.
In Denver a rousing meeting ends the western state convention as J Frank Hanly argues prohibition is a major economic issue. He cites government costs of 1.6 billion to run the govt and over 2 billion spent on liquor, claiming savings could fund preparedness pensions and operations with money left over.
At your Druggist 25¢ Adv. Do not neglect your cold. A stuffed head tight chest must be relieved at once. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey heals irritated membranes antiseptic tar loosens phlegm and helps you breathe easier. Pleasant to take and ideal for children and grown ups. At your Druggist 25c. Adv.
Miss Wilhelmina Margaret Weber daughter of Mrs. Adam Weber of 309 Locust street and Archie Ennis of Baltimore were married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Baltimore on September 23. A wedding supper followed at the groom's mother's home. The bride wore a dark blue cloth suit. The couple will reside with the groom's mother for the time being.
Amusements page lists Empire Hippodrome presenting the film Ramona, Orpheum Vaudeville, Bijou shows Humpty Dumpty Girls and va riety acts, Savoy with Chaplin in The Count, Gem with two reel Keystone, Family with Madge Kirby in The Skating Rink, and Selig Tribune, The Night Watch. Quincy features Leah Baird in The Bond of Blood, Star shows Vitagraph comedy, Princess stars Marguerite Clark in Molly Make Believe, Colonial offerings The Sacrifice and Connecting Bath. Also notes a bad summer for children with sickness and Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised by Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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