Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-15

Anderson and Marion Lawill. The
consolation favors were awarded toI
Miss Ethel Cameron, Miss Edna Rains
John Anderson aAd Robert Ransom.
The house was deliberately decorated
in hearts and things suggestive OF Val
entine day. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Children Have Merry Evening"
Master Raymond Russell, son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Z. Russell of 1880 First
avenue. pleasantly entertained num-
Der of his young friends at valentine
lparty last evening. The house was
prettily decorated with red hearts and
the evening WAS spent pleasantly in
games and music Those present were:
lGladys Moore, Marcus Brough, Merlin
Martin, Grace Hansen, Ralph Martin,
Carl Swanson Gladys Mesmer, Harold
Armour, Albert Grant, Margaret Mich
els. Raymond Russell, Thekla Helm
beck.
South Rock Island Party.-Miss
Margaret Flack entertained a number
of Rock Island and Davenport friends
last evening At valentine party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Tom
in South Rock Island. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by George
Wagner The iome was prettily dec
GRATED in red and white hearts and
the same color scheme was carried out
in the dainty lunch that was served
during the evening. Games and con-
tests appropriate to the occasion were
Island and Arthur Jones of Davenport
taking the prizes.
Silver Circle has Party.-The men,
bers of the Silver Circle of the First
Methodist church and their friends TO
the number of about 40 were enter
tanned Thursday evening by Misses
, Jennie and Clara Ackermann at their
home, 421 Fourth street, at a leap
year valentine party. Games of vari-
Gus kinds were played, and there were
several musical selections, including
solos by Robert Cloudas and Arthur
Jonnasen. A fine lunch was served
and the time passed merrily.
Company at Cinch.-Mr and Mrs.
| w. A. Mosher, at their home, 921
Fourteenth street, entertained a com
, pany of friends last evening at cinch
/ Three tables were played, Mrs. Rod
| erick and w. J. Rogers taking the first
: prizes, and Mrs. G.. w. Hedberg and
NJ. j. Roderick received the consola.
ton favors. Hearts and valentines
were used in the decoration of the
q house. The hostess served a nice
, lunch after the games.
Give Masquerade BaIl.-The Eudor-
ah Rebekah lodge, No. IS, last evening
gave a valentine masquerade ball at
, Odd Fellows Eall which was largely
attended. Muse for the dancing was
> furnished by Mrs. Wrixon's orchestra
: The prizes for TIE best costumes were
: awarded to Miss Dale and Chester
f Cralle. For the most comic costume
the prizes Wee given to Miss STANCE
anu L uOlndS 5MCLedn.
, ChiIdren's Valentine Party.-Mastel
: Earl Vermere at his home, 401 Seventh
avenue, entertained about 10 of his
, little friends at It valentine party last
= evening. Many valentines were dis
| tributed from the valentine box
= Games and contests were enjoyed by
ell. Light refreshments were served
o The 23's Have Box SocabIe.-ThC
q 23S had box sOciable last evenins
which was attended by about 40 youns
}. people. A pro gram was given and tn,
p boxes were auctioned off by Elwoot
@ Fry. Games were played Miss Tubb.
h receiving the first prize and Miss Ali,
s Negus the BOBBY prize.
o Announce Engagement - Announce
r. ment is made of the engagement O
Miss Pearl Josephine Klein, daughte
@ OF Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Klein of 121
9 Brady street, Davenport, to Juliu
O John Ochs of Davenport. Both youn
Il people have many friends in this cit
V who will extend heartiest congratula
n tiops' J
h. Dance at Tower Inn.-This evenin
a company of high school boys Wi
give a dancing party at the Waite
&c Tower inn. Music will be furnishe
a. by Mrs. WriXon's orchestra.
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