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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
CALL REV. kRAST
TO CHURCH HERE
First Swedish Congregation In
vites Minister at Wakefield,
Neb., to Rock Island.

Rev. ]. T. KTast Of Wakefield,
Neb., was called last evening by the
members of the First Swedish church
to fill the vacancy left by Rev. s. G.
Hagglund who will go to the east to
accept a charge. Rev. Krast has been
in charge of a pastorate for several
years at Wakefield and has given
much satisfaction. He is a graduate
of Augustana Theological Seminary In
the class of SO and was ordained IN
1899. He has held charges at Swe-
dona, ILL.,, Elgin, ILL.,, and Wakefield.
He is an enterprising young man and
speaks both English and Swedish.
The congregation also decided, at
the meeting last night TO hold their
annual banquet early in October, as
has been the custom for two years
past. The date and place have not
been decided, a committee being plac.
ed in charge. The banquet will be
held under the auspices of the various
church societies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
PETERsoN-THOMPSoN,

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS
Frieda Thompson and Arvid G. Peter
son was celebrated this afternoon at
O'Clock at the home of the brides Sis
ter, Mrs. ]. A. Schaible, 1881 Seven
teenth street, Moline. Rev. A. F.
Bergstrom of the Swedish Lutheran
church oficiated at the serves and on
". immediate friends and relatives
were present Miss Lillian Thomp-
sen, a sister of the bride attended
her and Louis Petersen. brother OF
the groom was best man. Miss Hill
da Forsberg played the Lohengrin
wedding march. The bride was dress'
ed in lingerie and carried brides
roses. The brides maid was dressed
in lavender crepe de CHEN. A we'd
ding supper was served following the
ceremony and the table decorations OF
lavender and white were very pretty.
Covers were laid for IS. They will
make their home at Pill Fourteenth
and three-quarters street, Moline. The
groom is assistant cashier at the Me-
chanics and Merchants bank in Mo-
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
FOR MISS ScHOFER.

A PRETTY PRE-NUPTIAL WAS
given last evening at the home of Mrs.
Henry Carlson, Fifteenth-and-a-half
avenue, Moline, for Miss Frances Scho-
fe-, bride of the coming week. The
Y. L. A. girls of the Spencer Memoir
ial church were entertained and very
pleasant evening was spent with
games, Miss Mable Crompton and Miss
Jessie Eckert winning prizes. The
home was deliberately decorated in the
brides colors, pink and white, stream
ecs from the chandeliers and bouquets
of asters making the rooms. very pref
ty Miss Schofer was given miscel-
laneous shower, being blindfolded and
an umbrella filled with the pretty gifts
of hand painted china and linen we're
showered upon her. Dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
WEDDING ANNOUNCED.

CAPTAIN AND MRS. WALTER
Blair of Davenport are entertaining
Miss Donna B. Eberhart of Mishawaka,
Ind, whose engagement to their elder
son. George W Blair, was recently an
bounced at the Eberhart home in Mis-
hawaka The wedding will take place
at Mishawaka some time in early No
vember Miss Fberhart is a graduate
Of Dana Han. Wellesley, Mass. and
popular member OF the younger social
set in Mishawaka Mr.. Blair is a very
well known young Davenport business
man, who was associated with his
father. Captain Blair. president of the
Carnival City Packet company, for
short time following his graduation
from Cornell college. and his study at
Hanover. Germany, where he was for
short time in the United States dip
lomauc service as vice consul Mr..
Blair made a speciality of the langu-
age while abroad. and on his return
accepted the position Of engineer Of
the Rubber Regeneration company at
Mishawaka, Ind. A number OF social
attentions have been arranged for Miss
Eberhart during her stay in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
g0rllElp1X

Mrs. John O'Connor, of Davenport, be
came the briGe OF John II. Lueders,
son Of Henry Lueders of that city.
Rev Father Dcnohoe performed the
marriage ceremony and celebrated the
nuptial mass. 1t was a pink and white
wedding, the bouquets on the alter be
ing of pink and white asters. The
hymns of the mass were sung by Mrs.
Raymond Hogarty aid Edward Quinn.
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the bride following the GER
emory. only the immediate family be-
ing entertained. Yesterday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs O'ConnOr, parents of the
bride, gave a wedding reception from
10 at their home on Fair avenue.
for Mr. and Mrs. Lueders Mr.. and
Mrs Lueders left for wedding trip,
and will be at home after oct. Is. at
1884 Bridge avenue, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

motor being directly connected to one
OF the propellers that are to drive
the vessel at a rate of II knots an
hour This will require $3.50 horse
power, but the motors are capable of
delivering a maximum of 1000 horse
power. They were tested in May and
showed the required efficiency.
II is said that the German navy
has an electrically propelled ship, but
it has successfully kept the details
OF its construction from the public
and the other nations of the world
There is no other such vessel, beside
the German, in commission. In sub.
stance, the Jupiter will be both a
travelling power plant and a consum,
er of electric energy
High on the bridge Of the vessel,
far above the engine and dynamo
rooms, will be the navigating officer
With his hand on the controller bar
Simply by moving a brass lever Fix
inches long he may start the giant
ship, stop Il. reverse II and REGULATE
its speed with the same ease that 3
motOrman on a street car con reg
ulste the movements OF his charge.
The cautious naval officers will no,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
Valuable Discovery in
Complexion Beautifier
CFrom the Home aiakerJ

Because Of its peculiar power Of abb
sCrDtiCu, also because It serves every
emollient purpose, ordinary merco-
lizcd wax IS perhaps the most valuable
complexion beautlfer discovered with
IN recent years. If one uses this she
needs no toilet cream. Some uae
powder afterward. but this not nee
cossary and is iuadyisaole particularly
when one Derspircs freely. This rulo
fuT applying mcrcOli2ed wax has been
found very satisfactory. Wash the face
with warm water, drying lightly Be
fore thoroughly dry. anoiat the face
and neck with the wax. but don't rub
it in. The favorite way Is TO use be-
fore retiring, allowing it TO remain on
all night and washing It off in the
r1crning with warm water. al drug
sists have this wax in original one
ounce packs ges.
For the removal of a wrinkled or
IA bby condition there's nothing better
than TO battle the face in a solution
ilade by disgolving one ounce powder
ed gaXoiite in y pint witch hazel
Beneficial results are quickly notice
>b!r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
ENTERTAIN FOR GUESTS.

THE MISSES ROSE AND SARAH
Ruben gave prettily appointed house
party last Sunday evening in honor Of
Miss Blanche Bessell of Omaha, and
Mr.. and Mrs H. Ruben entertained in
honor Of Mr. Ruben's sister, Mrs. H.
Weinstien, and family of Omaha, at
their home 1858 Eighth-and-a-half ave
nue.. The house was decorated with as
tiers and goldenrod. A three-course
lunch was served. Music was rendered
by the Misses Estelle Horblit and Sadie
Taxman, piano, and Miss Sophia Vein
ten and Abe Taxman, violin. Miss
Bessell and Mrs. II. Weinstien will
return to their home Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
REGULAR MEETING.

THE MEMBERS OF THE POM
settia Sewing club met yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Charlie
Kramer, on Seventh avenue for their
regular meeting. The afternoon was
spent with sewing and socially and
refreshments were served by the host
ess The club will meet in two weeks
with Mrs. E. Hotter at, her camp on
Rock river. In case the family will
not camping there in two weeks
time, the meeting will be held a week
from yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
SIMPSON-KNUETSON.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS IRENE
Knuetson and Jesse Simpson, both of
Moline, took place at a quiet home GER
emory of Saturday afternoon at the
parsonage of ST. Johns Methodist
church in Davenport, DR.. Frank Cole
officiating. There were no attendants.
The bride was dressed in a white
gown trimmed with lace and embroid-
cry, and wore a white hat. Mr.. and
Mrs. Simpson left during the evening
for Woodruff. H., where they will
visit friends. They will be at home
after Sept. Is at 1014 Thirteenth ave
nue.. Moline. The bridegroom is en-
plCyed by Deere & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
kRoEGER-WIEcHERT.

THE MARRIAGE OF HENRY
Kroeger, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
~ Kroeger Of South Moline and Miss
Hertha Weichert, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rudolph Weichert, 2017 Third
street. Moline was celebrated yester-
day afternoon at o'clock at the par
sonage Of the Grace Lutheran church,
Rev. l. o. Nothstein officiating. The
couple were attended by Miss Irene
Weichert and Elmer Kroeger, sister
and brother of the bride and groom.
The bridal couple will go to house
keeping Immediately on a farm in
South Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
M'KAVGEHRING.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS ALMA
Cehring. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
John Gghring OF Davenport 70 Louis
Stafford Mckay OF Rock Island was
celebrated last evening az $50 o'clock
az the home Of the brides parents,
Rev. Herman p. Greif Of the Holy
Cross German Lutheran church offici-
citing The couple were attended by
Miss Elizabeth Gehring. a cousin Of
the bride and H. F. Danielson. Miss
liilda Sunderbruch played the Lohcl-
grin wedding march as the bridal
party descended the stairs. The bride
was dressed in pink and white lace
trimmings and carried a brides bou-
ouet OF white roses. The home was
decorated in the wedding colors, pink
and white, garden flowers being used
a wedding supper was served follow
Ing the ceremony. The couple will go
10 housekeeping Immediately. making
their home at 9OOH Third avenue.
Rock Island. The groom is employed
at the Burlington freight oEce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
PRENuPTIAL AT JOINER

MISS BESSIE MOSS ENTERTAIN
ed Tuesday evening at a O'Clock din.
ner at the Watch Tower for Miss
Mamie Mckinney OF Moline. whose
wedding is TO occur Sept II. A five
course dinner was served in one of the
private dining rooms at the inn. Places
were laid lor seven and were marked
by dainty hand-painted cards. The
centerpiece was a basket OF yellow
ribbons, filed with yellow and white
candles and white shades tied with
yellow ribbons were also at each place.
Two other prenUptisI courtesies are
planned for Miss Mckinney. Miss Mary
kavanRugh and Mrs. c. D. Cooney.
entertaining At a miscellaneous show
er this evening at the Kavanaugh
home. and Miss Gene Harmon 10 en-
terrain Saturday evening at a : o'clo.
dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
DOWNING.XEMP.

MISS DAISY BELLE KEMP OF
Camp Point and Harry Downing of Col
den were married Tuesday afternoon at
the parsonage of the Second Methodist
church in Moline, Rev. ]. 8. Cumming
performing the ceremony. The cou-
pie were unattended and left fmmedi-
ately following the ceremony for Gold
en-, where the bridegroom owns farm,
where they will make their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
NoRRIS-WHITE.

LAST EVENING AT 8 O'CLOCK,
a very pretty home wedding was ccle-
brated when William L. Norris, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Norris, living
on the Twenty-fourth street road,
South Rock Island. The ceremony
was performed at 8 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents in the
presence of 70 relatives and friends,
Rev. II. W. Reed Of the First Baptist
church officiating. The couple were
attended by Miss Cora White, a sis
ter of the bride ana Ralph Norris,
brother OF the groom. The bride was
prattily gowncd in white ivory satin
with Chantilly lace and carried an
arm bouquet Of brides roses. The
bridesmaid wore yellow crepe de
CHEN trimmed with shadow lace and
carried yellow roses. Miss Vera
Thielke was ring bearer and carried
the ring in the heart of lily. Flor
cnce White. also a niece Of the bride
was flower girl. Both were dressed
IN white embroidery trimmed with
satin ribbons. The bridal party ad-
yanced beneath bower OF grcenery
and Coldcnrod with white wedding
bells suspended where the ceremony
was performed A wedding supper
was served following the ceremony,
covers being laid for IS guests. The
table was decorated with smilsx,
ferns and white carnations and a
large wedding cake occupied the cen
ter Of the table. The couple Will make
their home on Twelfth street near
Strayer's crossing. The bride is a
graduate OF the local high school and
IS well and very favorRbly known.
The groom is a progressive young
dairyman. Out Of town guests at the
wedding were Mt and Mrs Howard
White. uncle and aunt of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Krautz. cousins Of
the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Wjllford also cousins Of the bride. All
came from Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
HEAR GOOD PAPER.

THE MEMBERS OF THE EN-
dowment Fund society Of the Grace
English Lutheran church met yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. j.
G. U. Mauritzson. go Thirty-eighth
street, for their regular meeting.
there being good attendance Of
members. An interesting paper was
read by Mrs. Willard Schaefer on
Bread Stuffs and Cooking" following
which refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
HhART aDd
HONE
PROBLEMS
81 ms ELIZABETH
THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: D--I am
troubled a great deal with indiges-
ton and am taking dyspepsia
tablets. After l take one l get a
terrible headache Is It from the
tablet? (2)-I am IS years old and my
mother thinks / ought not be accom-
panied home from church Sunday ev-
enings by young men. Is she right?
81 have been accompanied by
young man unknown TO mother for 10
months. Now / think l had better
stop it. What stall I tell him? o.
] have red hair and light complexion.
Is red hair a disgrace? OILS my
writing good? What is It? (6)-I
am five feet FIVE inches tall. Do you
think I will grow taller? G-I want
my mother 10 take vacation and let
me attend 70 home affairs for a while,
hut she says NO" How can per
suade her and where shall persu-
ade her 10 go? II. T. GRADUATE.
ID do not know. II seems 70
me you had better consult a good doc
tor and follow his treatment eff
the Young men are reputable / cor see
10 harm in T. at your nge 3J-If he
has simply been your escort and not
your sweetheart, just manage TO have
somebody else with you when you do
not wish his company. II he is a
sweetheart. tell him frankly that you
cannot consent 10 deceive your
mother any longer. (4-No. o.
II Is legible-no particular style. TO-
Possibly OFF she refuses 70 60
away Of course you can't make her.
even for her own good But If you
wish her 70 have a rest from homo
duties. ask her IL she won't play a
game with you: You 10 play mother
and she 20 play daughter, say. for n
couple % weeks. and see how you
both act with duties and pleasures
changed around. Reserve the privi-
lege 10 advise her" and 10 spank
her If necessary" she 10 act as much
Ike a girl OF IS as possible: see TO
II that she has as good q time as you
would like TO have now.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: O-When a
gentleman asks n young lady 20 dance.
what should she answer? (2)-When
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

Vallejo, Cal, Sept. 5.-Jupiter rein
carnated in the shape of a huge red
hull. into which will be fitted the
steam and electric innards that will
give vitality to the ship. was launched
without mishap at the Mare island
navy yard recently-the greatest ship
that ever took its first dip into the
water on the Pacific coast.
A distinguished body Of naval Off
GERS witnessed the launching. Rear
Admiral Homer r. Stanford, chief of
the bureau of yards and docks of the
navy, who has just returned to the
mainland after an inspection of the
Pearl harbor works in Hawaii, was
present and highly pleased with the
work done by the Mare island navy
yard.
The equipment Of the Jupiter will
be revolutionary in naval architec-
ture II is one of the three Golfers
being constructed contemporaneously.
The other two, being built in the
east, are the Neptune and the Cy-
clops The Neptune has turbines and
the Cyclops reciprocating steam en-
gines, but the Jupiter will be driven
by electric motors, power for which
will be generated by steam turbines.
In discussing the GOLFERS equipment
in an interview given in Schenectady
IN May, W. I. r. Emmett, designer
OF the machinery, said: Il expect
that the motors to be put into the
Jupiter will mark a new epoch on the
sea They will be clean and easy to
handle"
The motors will receive their pow
er from steam turbines and genera
tors in another part OF the ship. each
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

discuss whether the introduction or
electricity as the motive power Of
such a large vessel will be a success,
but they are eager TO see the ex-
pertinent worked out on the Jupiter
and take deep pride in the fact that
their ship is the one selected by the
authorities for the experiment which
should mean much TO ocean travel
and may mean the rcvolutionizing OF
marines motive power.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

the home of Mrs. L. Dresser, 1923
Seventeenth street for their regular
meeting. A pleasant afternoon at
cards was spent with prizes going to
Mrs. John Konosky, Mrs. Nose Voss
and Mrs. Henry Gazetteer. A supper
was served by the hostess in three
courses. The next meeting viii be
held at the home of Mrs. John Bertel-
sen, 1881 Seventeenth street, in two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

Second Congregational church in Mo
line, Rev. R. s. Haney officiating. They
were unattended and only immediate
friends and relatives were present The
couple will make their home in Moline
at lis Twenty-third street The bride
is a graduate of the class of 1895 from
st. Anthony's hospital and has made
her home with Mrs D. H. Weatherhead
of Moline The groom is graduate
of Illinois university and is employed
by the Bettendorf Axle company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

he escorts her to her friends after
he has danced with her and says,
Il thank you" what should be her
reply? (3)-Is it proper for the gen.
tleman or the lady to speak first when
passing on the street? (4)-I have
been corresponding for one and one
half years with a young nan who is
very well known to our entire family
and who has been a playmate of mine.
He generally writes very interesting
letters. which enjoy, but sometimes
he says | have insulted him when
know | have written nothing OF an
insulting nature. He has very pecul-
lar disposition and for that reason
am afraid ! cater to him more than
I should. ! think a great deal OF
him until I receive some of these rude
letters and then | really hate him.
He says he thinks a great deal of
me, but sometimes ! think differently.
Would you contemplate marriage with
a fellow OF this kind? PEGGY.
1-'T shall he pleased" cit
was a pleasure" (2l-The lady. az
but there is no JOY in being married TO
a peculiar disposition" Such peo-
pie don't get any better as they grow
older-usually worse.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l live over a
store in five rooms. work for the
storekeeper and buy the coal for his
cook stove in the winter. We get the
heat in two other rooms from the
furnace that heats the store and get
rent free and s35 a month besides.
have a wife and four children. Do
you think that is fair wages? II
seems very hard for us to get along.
/ have a good wife who saves wher-
ever she can WORRIED.
I should judge that it must be diff
ficult for a family Of six to get along
on that amount. However, | cannot
tell whether your wages are fair or
not. as do not know what kind OF
work You are doing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
RAMM-SCHOENING.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS IDA F.
SchCening, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
A. F. Schoening of Davenport. to Will
liam Ramm, sen of Mr.. and Mrs. Marx
Ramm of Davenport, took place as a
quiet ceremony of Tuesday afternoon
at the parsonage of ST Johns NJ. E.
church in that city, DR.. Frank Cole
officiating Attending the couple were
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Schoening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the Broadway Presbyterian church will
have a work meeting at the church to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
The Woman's Missionary society Of
the First Baptist church will meet
Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. A. W. Sandberg, 1906
Ihirty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
Swedish Conference On.

The annual meeting of the Central
District Swedish Methodist confer
ence opened yesterday in Moline.
Bishop Mcdowell Of Chicago presid-
'ng. Conference officers were elected
al follows:
Secrerary-Ebick B. Swan, Chicago.
kssistant-A. ]. Sandberg, Bona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

ven, ILL.,
Swedish secretary-John Lundeen,
Chicago
Statistical secretary. p. Miller,
Chicago.
Treasurer-W. c. BloomQuist, Chi
cage.
appointment OF pastors for the
year will be made before the confer
cnce adjourns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
BUSINESS MEETING.

THE MEMBERS OF THE HAIR
riet Henderson Memorial class held
business meeting in the church.
There was a business meeting and
plans, which cannot be divulged, were
made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
FAUSTHOIcoMa

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS MARY
Holeomo Of Pierson, Mich. 10 Carl
Alexander Faust. 1905 Ninth avenue.
was celebrated yesterday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock at the parsonage OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
IuEDERscnNNnR

YESTERDAY MORNING AT 8
O'Clock, the church OF ST. Paul. the
Apostle Davenport was the scene of
4 pretty wedding. when Miss Mary
Frances O'Connor, daughter Of Mr.. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

truck by the Western Flour Mills COM
pany of Davenport, was overcome By
heat this afternoon about 100 while
at the corner Of College and Fulton
avenues. He was brought TO his
home in this city in the ambulance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
Lodge Notes

Rock Island lodge, No. 100, L. O. o.
NJ. held a special meeting last even
ing in the lodge rooms in tho Illinois
theatre building and decided to- make
an effort to organize a club 81 100
to go to Cincinnati next summer and
10 organize a degree team which viii
I'LL a long felt want in the local orde.-
Regalia for both organizations will be
supplied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

The white mourning gown. first
worn by Madeline Force Astor on the
recent death of Colonel John J. Astor,
is coming into vogue in New York
The accompanying photograph shows
Katherine Kaeiraed as she appears
in The Ne'er-Do-WeIl," wearing the
white mourning gown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05

Overcome by the Heat.
G. ". Robertson, 2716 Sixth ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-05
IVY CARD CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE IVY
Card club met yesterday afternoon at