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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
HOSTS AT DINNER.

DR.. AND MRS. L. G. ABRAHAM
son entertained So friends at 6
O'Clock dinner at their home, 3449 Sew
enth avenue, last evening. They were
assisted by their daughters, Misses
Flora, Ebba and Agnes Abrahamson.
The rooms were prettily decorated in
green and white. A course dinner was
served to the guests al small tables, 10
S. P. D. sorority girls dressed in
white, acting as mattresses for
the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
RECEIVER is APPOINTED
FOR THE PIONEERLIFE

Peoria, Ill, May Sired W. Potter,
insurance superintendent of the state
of Illinois VS.. Pioneer Life Insurance
company, injunction and for appoint
ment of receiver, suit filed yesterday
atternoonfn the circuit court, has pre-
cipitated a crisis in the already en-
tangled affairs of the life insurance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
River Riplets

Owing TO the extensive building op-
erations in the-city and the consequent
demand for sand, it has been found
necessary two place two shifts of men
on the Interstate improvement COM
pany boat Alice, one crew working
days and the other nights. Hitherto a
day force has been sufficient to carry
on operations and supply the demand,
but prevailing conditions necessitated
a change. The night force was put on
last night, and in the future the Alice
will pump sand the entire "a hours
of the day.
The L. S. Ellen arrived at the local
harbor from the south this morning.
The Helen Blair departed for Bur
lington this afternoon with an excep-
tionally large passenger list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
A. 0. 4. CLUB 10 HAVE MEET.

THE A. o. II. CLUB OF THE
Third Christian bible school held its
regular meeting Tuesday evening at
the home OF John Bender, Fourteenth
avenue and Thirtieth street 1t was de-
cided by the captains In charge Of the
club farm to divide It into four parts
and each captain and his crew to farm
a part by themselves. The captains
are Frank Tompson, John Bender,
Murl Croker and Louis Eihl. The
president appointed a committee to Sc
cure funds for tennis QUITE The
committee is as follows: Harold I.au-
Der, Vaughn Williams, and Louis Eihl.
Il was also decided that the club hold
a track meet May 80. Medals will be
awarded 10 the three highest winners.
Frank Tompson Is 10 be in charge of
the club track team. The club expects
to have a baseball game the morning
OF May 80. and the track meet in the
afternoon. The next meeting will be
held In two weeks AZ the home Of Louis
Eihl. 1920 Thlrty-eighth street. The
meeting was adjourned and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB.

MRS. K. T. ANDERSON, 917 NINE
teenth street, entertained the mem
bers of the Fortnightly Reading circle
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. c. l. Peder-
sen continued the reading of the Iron
Woman" The hostess served lunch
after the study meeting. The club will
meet next time with Mrs. E. T. An
derson, us Forty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

the conservatory, while the latter will
receive diploma in voice. Miss Olga
Howlette will assist, rendering several
selections on the piano. The gradua-
ton recital will take place in the col
lege chapel and the program will be-
gin at p. m. The program:
Piano
AZ Allegro from Sonata No. S.Mozart
b. Butterfly, Op. 43 ........ Grieg
Olga Howlette.
Reading, "Laetus Sorte Mea". Ewing
Vera Akeyson.
Voice, Lieti Signor-Huguenots
................... Meyerbeer
nellie Johnson.
Reading
a. Thoughts for a Discouraged
FARMER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Riley
b. An Old Sweetheart or Mine"
'...'.............. Riley
Cleora Howlette.
Reading, "A Confidence" Dunbar
Vera Akeyson.
PART II.
Voice
a. Air from Amadis, 1854 .....Lully
b. Hindu Slumber Song" Ware
c)<"A May Morning .Denza
nellie Johnson.
Reading, The Misdemeanors Of Nan
cy' .................. Hoyt
Cleora Howlette.
Piano, Rustic of Spring" .Sinding
Olga Howlette.
Sketch ... Two Jolly Girl Bachelors"
Sybil Heathcote, Vera Akeyson, Julia
Mainwaring, Cleora Howlette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
GRADUATES RECITAL.

FIRST EXERCISES OF THE AU-
gustana commencement will take
place next Monday evening, when re-
cital will be given by the Misses Vera
Akeyson, Cleora Howlette and nellie
Johnson, the two former being gradu-
ates from the elocution department of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

Princeton, n. 1.-The final day of
the Princeton Theological seminary's
centennial celebration was marked by
the addresses Of three foreign moder-
ators, Rev. DIR. Alex Stewart, moder-
ator OF the general assembly of the
Church Of Scotland; Right Rev. James
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

WAGNER AND LIST STUDIED.
WAGNER AND LISZT WERE THE
composers studied at the meeting Of
the Rock Island Musical club yester-
day afternoon at the New Harper.
Miss Gertrude volk read short story
Of the life and works OF the composers
and Mrs. Edla Lund followed, singing,
i Love Thee" by LisZt, with Miss Ell
fe Johnson al the piano. Miss Lois
Hubbard played "Venezia E Napoli;
Tarantella" by IIszt and Mrs. J. K.
with Miss Mae Smith at the piano,
Mrs. Daniel Hayes, substituting for
Mrs. A. f. Williams sang The Lore
ley" by List and Mrs. Lund sang
Dreams" by Wagner. Miss Notavena
Steck at the piano played La Campan-
ella" by List and Mrs. Lund closed
the program singing "Dich theuer Hal,
lie" by Wagner.
At a business meeting the program
for the coming year was submitted, but
because of the lack of a quorum no
vote could be taken on its adoption.
The program as submitted for the con-
sideration of the members, which may
yet be changed at their suggestion, is:
Oct. 1-Miscellaneous meeting.
Oct. 15-Church program, open
meeting.
Nov. 5-Shakespearean music.
Nov. 2G-Dance forms.
Dec. 17-Evening meeting in charge
OF readers.
Jan. Operate music.
Jan. 2S-Ensemble music.
Feb. 1S-Music OF the east.
March 11-Evening meeting, cos
tune program.
April 11-Nature music.
April 22-American music-Indian
and negro.
May 13-Church program, open
meeting.
The next meeting OF the club will be
held May rs and Strauss and Roger
will be the composers studied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

Wells, moderator of the general assem-
bly, of United Free Church of Scot
land, and Rev. John Mcmillan, moder-
ator of the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church in Ireland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
TO BANQUET CLASS.

THE ALUMNI OF BROWNS
Business college will tender a ban
quet to the class Of I912 at the Watch
Tower Thursday evening, May 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

ne has taken up your time long
enough.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
ME what you think of the Turkey
trot." MOTHER
1t is disgusting to see educated
young men and women aping the an
tics of savages and brute beasts. There
is no comparison between such a
dance and the stately poetic dances
such as the minuet, for example. with
its grace and dignity of movement
which our forefathers found pleasure
IN. The freak" dance is an abomina-
ton TO all true admirers Of a charm
ing art.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How can an
odor be removed from a stone Jar;
MRS. H.
Earth will sweeten pickle Jars, etc.
when washing seems powerless 10
render them fit for use. The Jar
should be filed with earth and allowed
TO remain ~ hours or so in the omen
air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
HEART aid
HOME :.
PROBLEMS

"A person can think himself into
all sorts Of illnesses If he allows his
mind TO dwell on such things.
Thoughts OF health and happiness
will often do more toward establish
ing these desirable conditions than
anything else. II We would think
less of being i'll and not allow our
minds 20 dwell constantly on every
little worry that comes along. we
would find ourselves in much better
health, as a rule"
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I know
girl whose eyes are as blue as violets
Her dimpled cheeks have the delicate
tinting of the wild rose. Her teeth
are as flawless and as perfect as
pearls and her daintily poised head is
running over with golden curls. but
she has refused to marry me. Do
you not thing l should persist in my
attentions? HARRY
Yes. indeed. you have my permits
sion. Go ahead and win her.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: For 10
years a young man has been paying
me marked attention, in fact so
marked that he has scared all other
wooers away, but so far he has never
spoken word Of marriage. Do you
not think this state OF affairs has
lasted long enough? FLORENCE.
II is high time that you should
nave some definite understanding.
have your father or brother tell him
that If his intentions are not serious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

The engagement of Miss Hilda
Farr, daughter of Congressman John
X. Farr of Pennsylvania, has recent
ly been announced. The lucky man
Is Robert A. Beggs. He is a former
president Of the Law Academy of
Philadelphia and a member of the
Pennsylvania Bar association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08
PUBLIC Nofice

/ wish TO give notice that will rot
be responsible for any debts contracted
BY my wife, Anna Keifer. from this
cate. LEO KEIFER.
May s, 1912.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

All the news an the ume-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-08

branch. The branch will clear a nice
sum for the carrying on of their
work.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
THE BRYAN DAILY EAGLE

appreciation for the excellent service
he has rendered the city OF Tyler as
state agent OF the farmers co-opera-
tive demonstration work for the Unit
ed States department OF agriculture,
and also as an evidence OF the love
and friendship they have for himself
and family.
Col. j. B. Mayfield, In few well
chosen remarks, presented the gifts to
DR.. Proctor.
DR.. Proctor was visibly affected and
spoke with some emotion. He stated
that he hardly knew how to express
himself. These splendid testimonials
OF regard are appreciated beyond
measure by myself and family" said
he. I'VE shall ever cherish them as
coming from our true friends whom
we love dearly. don't feel that have
done very much. / sought to do my
duty, and have fallen short Of that
at times ! came here almost an en-
tire stranger to the people and the
section. You received me and mine
with open arms and good will. The
longer we stay here the more we love
you and the more l appreciate this
marvellous country"
will not soon be forgotten by those
present.
DR.. Proctor and family will leave
for Bryan early next week, carrying
with them the hearty good wishes Of
our entire citizenship.-Tyler Courier
Times, Nov. 2.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
DR.. and Mira. Morgan Entertain

One of the most delightful social
events of the season at College was
a reception given last evening from
$3.50 to 10:30 o'clock by the Missis.
sippi club at the home of DIR. and Mrs
j. o. Morgan in honor of DIR. and Mrs.
J. G. Hardy of Bolton. DR.. Hardy was
formerly president of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College of Mississippi
and he and Mrs. Hardy have many
warm friends on the faculty at Col.
lege who graduated under his admins.
tration. The members of the Missis.
sippi football team, which is to play
at Kyle Field this afternoon, were
guests on the occasion.
The reception rooms were decorated
hastily with Mississippi pennants and
colors, maroon and white. Floral dec.
orations olsisted of dainty ferns and
red geraniinns
Angel food cake and ice cream,
uniquely moulded into the shape of a
football, were served by the pretty
and petite Misses Bessie Spence, Bes.
sic Chastain and Bernadine Mcknight.
The punch bowl was presided over
by Miss Tabitha Miner and her
charming visitor, Miss Walton Smith
of Henderson.
The college orchestra furnished de-
lightful music for the occasion.
Besides the honorees and President
and Mrs. r. T. Miner, the members
of the Mississippi club in the receiv-
ing line were DR.. and Mrs. ]. o. Nor
gan, Prof. and Mrs. F. c. Bolton, Prof.
and Mrs. ]. B. Bagley, Pro-. and Mrs.
j w. Ridgway, Lieut.. and Mrs. Levi
G. Brown, Prof. and Mrs. o. B. Woot-
en-, Mr.. H. G. Carpenter, Mr.. NJ. X,
Thornton, Mr.. !. c. Nichols, Mr.. e. w.
Lehman, Mr.. w. Whitfield Woods,
and Prof. and Mrs. John Harrington.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16

relatives, united in marriage. A color
scheme Of green and white prevailed,
from profusion of ferns, palms and
white chrysanthemums. the same col
ors being observed In the general dec
orations. Immediately following MT:
A. Helbing's rendition OF Because
strains OF Mendelssohn's wedding
march, given by Mrs. Murph March,
were being heard, Gowned in blue
broadcloth, wearing picture hat OF
white, with an arm bouquet of pink
roses, Miss Mary B. Johnson, the
brides maid, appeared. Following was
the bride on her fathers arm, dressed
In her going-away gown, in beautiful
new blue, with the same shades pre-
vailing In the other accessories of her
toilet. and wearing corsage bouquet of
lilies of the valley. Advancing next
was the groom, accompanied by his
best man, Mr.. Roger @. Astin, both
in the conventional black After the
ceremony and usual congratulations
the guests enjoyed two-course lunch
con. The wedding cake was beautiful
and, as always, cutting it was very
enjoyable feature. Miss Frances
Chance fell heir to the ring, Miss
Carolyn Giddings the thimble, Miss
Mary Ross Parker the dime, and
Maxey Wicks the button. Miss Mary
Ross Parker caught the bouquet
thrown by the bride from the STAIR
way. Numerous and handsome gifts
we're received, including silver, cut
glass and hand-painted china. The
groom5s gift to the bride was hand
some lavalliere set with diamonds.
"The bride is a lovable character,
born and reared In this city, and is
a daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. Willis
Johnson, prominent pioneer settlers OF
this county.
THE groom Is prominent young
business man of Bryan, Texas, where
they will be at home to their friends
after an extensive Eastern wedding
tour The young couple left for New
York on Wednesday afternoon via the
Santa Fe.
"Mr. and Mrs. Roger @. Astin, Mrs.
G. s. Parker, Mr.. ]. X. Parker, Messrs.
w. NJ. Wicks and J. NJ. Collins, Misses
Frances Chance and Mary Ross
Parker of Bryan; Miss Carolyn Gid
dings OF Brennan; Mrs. s. ]. Balm
and Mrs. P. s. Tilson Of Houston;
Rev. Norman f. Marshall, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Johnson. DR.. and Mrs.
s. L. s. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. M. B.
Pulliam, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Pulliam,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ. March. Mr.. j. G.
Murphy, Mr.. T. C. Wynn, j. Willis
Johnson. Jr., Misses Elizabeth John
son and Ruby Hall, Master Clint John
son, and Misses Mary and Lorraine
March of San Angelo were witnesses
of the ceremony"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
Mis- AIIen,s z eceptIon--

Beautifully engraved Invitations
have been Issued to a reception to be
given by Miss Sara Allen next Tues
day evening for the young people to
meet her guest. Miss Margaret Boul-
ware of Palestine. and Miss Frances
Gillespie, formerly of San Antonio,
who has recently come to Bryan. This
reception. which promises to be one
OF the most attractive affairs of the
season, will be at Mr.. and Mrs. Rivers
Aliens new and artistic home. The
receiving hours are from 3 to IL
o'clock, but 1t is "a come and stay"
and not "a come and go" reception.
In the receiving line will be Miss Sara
Allen, Mr.. r. T. Melton; Miss Mar
garet B0uiwar, Mr.. Wilson Bradley;
Miss Katie Terrell, Mr.. o. Post; Miss
Crrtig, Mr.. Rivers Allen; Miss Frances
Gillespie, MIR. Jim James; Miss Mary
McInnis. Or. Algie Benbow.
The hospitality of the dining room
will be dispensed by Misses Anita
Park, Rowena Rhodes, Ray Conway
and May Wilson. The punch bowl will
be, presided over by Misses Alice Bur-
tbs, Robbie Scale, and Tabitha Miner.
Mrs. J. H. Allen and Mrs. Rivers Allen
will receive the guests at the door.
Mrs. William Cline and Mrs. p. M.
Raysor will pour coffee. and Mrs. A, M.
Waldrcp will pour tea in the dining
room.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16

Birthday Tea
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Bap-
tist church will give church tea on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Withers. The occasion Is In celebra-
ton Of Grandma" Withers' eightieth
natal day, and as she is so much loved
by the people of Bryan, 1t goes with
out saying that there will be a large
crowd present.--(Adv
Notes and Personals
The Embroidery club will meet on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. G. w. Emery at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Cole.
Miss Willie McDougald will be host
ess to the members of the Bachelor
Girls club on Wednesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
st. Andrews Guild will meet on
next Monday afternoon at o'clock at
the rectory.
A full account Of the Price-Fountain
nuptials could not be obtained for this
issue OF The Eagle. A full account
will appear in the social column on
next Saturday.
Misses Frances Chance and Mary
visit to San Angelo and Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Stevens Entertain
at Dinner

OF cordial interest to the small COM
pany present and decidedly one OF the
most thoroughly enjoyable OF the au-
tumT affairs was the dinner given on
Wednesday evening at Z o'clock by
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Stevens. The oc-
CASTOR was pre-nuptial compliment
and was anticipatiye OF the marriage
soon to occur In which Miss Helen
Peverly and Mr.. Scott Barnett will be
the contracting parties. This was a
handsome courtesy which expressed
the warm and loyal friendship the
host and hostess bear toward the hon
orees of the hour and which In detail
was strikingly beautiful The floral
adornment of the reception suite was
In charming taste, chrysanthemums
and roses enhancing the attractive
ness OF the library and hall, and else
where about the rooms palms and
ferns were in charming evidence
The pretty attractive dining room
formed an ideal setting for the table,
which upon this occasion was per-
feet symphony in delicate tones OF
piak with the necessary accompani-
ment OF green. A cloth Of white linen,
most exquisitely hand embroidered.
covered the table while at either end
two crystal candlesticks held pink
shaded tapers, the light from which
threw soft. delicate glow over the
pleasing surroundings. Broad pink
ribbons caught at the four corners OF
the table with pink rosebuds extended
to the chandelier above, and from
this, among graceful bows and loops
OF ribbon. hung basket which was
filled with pink roses and delicate
fern sprays, and which was held In
place just above the heads OF bride
and groom perfectly attired in we'd
ding array. They were in standing
position and formed the centerpiece.
The place cards were quite suggestive
of the affair and we're giided wedding
bells bowed with pink maline. The
table was charming in its plan of ar
rangement and secmd to fairly radiate
youth and happiness. and was artistic
to degree.
The host and hostess are ideal en-
tertainers and their friends always
deem II a pleasure to be asked to
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16

Misses Frances Chance and Mary
Ross Parker have returned from a
visit to San Angelo and Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
Celebrated Fifth Birthday

AS the paper goes TO press large
number CT children are being delight
fully entertained by Master Allen
Navarro de Maret, who chose to share
the happiness of his fifth birthday
with his friends. Allen is the youngest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. de Maret.
He is a manly little fellow, much adj
mired by all who know him, and is
especially a favorite among his little
playmates. Many interesting games
that will provoke pleasure and happi-
ness have been provided for the chill
dren. Entertaining stories suitable fc-
their childish taste will be told by
Miss Irene Board and Miss Corinne
James, which will no doubt furnish
much pleasure for the many children
who attend. The next diversion for
the happy little guests will be string
ing pop corn necklaces, AMI on COM
pletion the maker will fall in posses
sion of same.
The attractive dining room has been
decorated prettily for the occasion.
A tree bearing lovely red berries will
occupy the center Of the table and on
this tree are dressed dolls for the
girls and horns for the boys, and by
pulling red ribbons each one present
will receive one of the souvenirs.
Pink cream and individual white
cakes ornamented with brightly col
ored candies will be served A neigh
Dor friend presented dear little Allen
with a birthday cake that contained
the emblems used on such occasions
and placed on top are the required
number of tapers. Master Allen has
already been the recipient of many
pretty and useful gifts, which attest
his popularity.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-16
The Misses McInnIs EntertaIn--

Thursday evening a large number
OF young people assembled at the
beautiful home Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j..
McInnis in response to invitations
sent out by their daughters, Misses
Malcolm and Mary McInnis. The love-
ly party was planned in compliment
to their visitors, Miss Bette Eastland
of Meridian, Miss; Miss May Earbee
Eastland OF Jackson, Miss, and Miss
Margaret Boulware Of Palestine.
These pleasing honorees have visited
Bryan before and have by their cor
dial friendliness and attractive man
ners won the admiration of many.
This was one OF the jolliest and pref
test parties of the month. A crispness
in the air suggesting autumn caused
everyone to be in happy mood, and
the evening was one of pleasure.
The guests on entering this home,
where they are always graciously well
coined, were ushered upstairs where
their wraps were removed, and as
they descended from the stairs they
were met by Miss Bessie Scale and
Mr.. Walter Coulter, Miss Sara Allen
and Mr.. Fred Cavitt, Miss Robbie
Scale and Mr.. Cassidy of College, who.
after greetings, introduced them to
Misses Margaret Boulware, Bette
Eastland, May Earbee Eastland, NAL
colin and Mary McInnis, and Messrs.
Algie Benbow, Charlie Friley, Mich
oils, Frizzell, and Mr.. Hayden.
The home was lovely in its dress Of
palms, ferns and exquisite fall bios
SONS which adorned the different
rooms. Splendid white chrysanthe-
NUNS predominated in the scheme Of
decoration in the dining room, and in
the drawing room adjoining pink
roses were effectively used. The
sweet-scented violets used in the
library sent their fragrance all
through the handsome rooms. Pretty
score cards we're passed for the game
OF FIVE hundred. Twelve tables were
arranged for this pastime,, and a Sc
ries of interesting games made the
time most enjoyable. A new and novel
feature of the party was the use Of
card table lamps placed on each table.
They are beautiful conceits holding
one burning taper which affords bet
ter light for the players. The guests
who did not play cards entertained
themselves in pleasant conversation,
and in company with Mr.. and Mrs.
Mclnnis the time was agreeably spent.
These delightful entertainers served
their company with deviled crabs.
sandwiches, olives, sailed nuts and
coffee.