Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-06
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

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Desser-eaker.-Miss Hattie Edith
Baker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Baker, and DR.. L. B. Desser of Chi
cago were married last evening at
o'clock at the home of the bride, 1901
Seventh avenue. Rabbi Moses A.
Goldman officiated at the ceremony in
the presence of about 100 guests.
They were attended by Miss Becky
Baker and Miss Anna Baker, sisters
of the bride, and A. l.. Desser, brother
Of the groom, and Mandel Freeman.
both of Chicago. The ceremony was
followed by wedding supper and Mr..
for California. Upon their return
they will make their home at 1869
Michigan avenue, Chicago. The house
was prettily decorated in smilax, car
nations, roses and ferns. The bride
wore beautiful lace robe over white
satin, she wore the veil and carried
an arm bouquet of brides roses. The
pink silk crepe and carried pink rose
buds.
DIR. Desser is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Illinois and has nice prac-
tice in dentistry in Chicago. His
bride was born and reared in Rock
Island and has been employed in her
fathers store. Both young people are
well known in the city.
son-Roberge.-The marriage of
Miss Rose Roberge of 72S Seventeenth
street to DR.. Charles w. Peterson of
Moline took place Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock at the rectory of St. 10
seph's church, Dean ]. ]. Quinn off
ciating. The couple was attended by
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz T. Peterson OF
1921 Twelfth street, Moline, with
whom the groom has made his home
DR.. and Mrs. Peterson left at once fol
Chicago. Returning they will make
their home at 1921 Twelfth street
Moline. Mr.. Peterson is Moline
boy and enjoys a large practice in
dentistry, his Office being in the Lind
vail building. The bride has been
with Young & McCombs for several
years and has many friends here who
will wish her much joy.
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A company of about 25 friends sur
prised John H. Hauptmann at his
home, 1924 Fourteenth street, Satur
day evening. The company marched
ITO the house and the "Whistling Bri
gade," organized for the occasion, sur
rounded the house and gave rousing
serenade and then took possession and
placed Mr.. Hauptmann in a fine large
chair which they presented to him
The affair was in honor of his birth
Gay anniversary. Lunch was served
during the evening and delightful
evening was passed in an informal
social way.
Means Tanner. - Miss Esther Tan
| ner, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. w
Tanner of 1907 Fourth avenue, was
married to Orlin H. Means Saturday
evening at 5 o'clock at the home o.
the bride by Rev. w. B. Clemmer Of
the Memorial Christian church. The
ceremony was witnessed by only the
Immediate relatives and the brida
couple was unattended. The cere
mony was followed by wedding
| luncheon. Mr.. and Mrs. Means will
make their home on Thirteenth ave
nue., between Ninth and Tenth streets
Mr.. Means is employed at the Rocl
Island laundry.
Dance at Tower.-A company o
about 80 couples, employees of thu
lVelie Carriage works, enjoyed dane
ing party Saturday evening at Watcl
Flower inn.