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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
Personal Points

Lamont and George Bugee left Mon
day night for Omaha, where they will
attend Creighton university.
Miss Phoebe Brooks, formerly of
this city and now of Kansas City, is in
Rock Island for q few days visiting
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. w c. Sutley of Sheridan, Wyo..
a sister of Mrs. r. NJ. Sedley, is visit
ing for a few weeks at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Smedley, 1927 Four
teenth street.
Miss Marion Smith, who has been
visiting the past five weeks at the
home of Miss Mae O'Connor. 615 Eigh-
teenth street. left last evening for her
home in Boston, Mass.
DR.. and Mrs. w. s Marquis. and
daughter, Miss Laura, accompanied
by Miss Josephine Schneider, arrived
home last night after months so,
journ at Lake Geneva. Wis.
Friends of Miss Icy Teal will be
pleased to know that the announce.
ment that she is to leave Rock Island
at once was an error. She will be
here for several months yet, possibly
until the first of next year
Mrs. E. Suffer of Rochester, n. Y.
and Mrs. NJ. A Rose of Denver. both
OF whom were delegates TO the nation
al convention of the Woman's Relief
Corps at Los Angeles, are visiting theiI
niece, Mrs. Rose b. Cochran, 2l3 Thir
teenth street
A. NJ. Bruner, evangelist for the In
dustrial Evangelistic Foundation, Inc.
leaves tonight to open his new worl
for the season with a two weeks cam
paign AZ Spencer, n. c., which vii
be followed by other engagements il
various cities throughout the United
/ States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
ENROLMENT At
SCHOOL UNUSUAL

This year marks a banner year at
the local high school. Already 523
students have enrolled with Principal
A. J. Burton and a number more are
expected. There are l57 beginning
students, while there are 43 who en-
tered the high school last mid-term.
There are SO seniors and Principal A.
j. Burton stated yesterday that he
expected this number to increase to
100 in a short time There is also
large sophomore class this year,
numbering 141, while there are so
Juniors OF the total, 523, 296 of these
are girls and 227 boys.
Following is the enrolment in the
various grade schools:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
5OoHER-5uR KHAROT.

a PRETTILY APPOINTED WE'D
ding took place Tuesday evening
when Miss Claire Burkhardt, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Burk-
hardt. OF Des Moines. became the
bride OF Clyde J. Booher OF Daven-
port The wedding was, solemnized at
s o'clock at the home OF the brides
parents. Rev Charles Medbury Of
University Place Church Of Christ. OF
Des Moines. read the marriage ser
vice using the full ring service. Az
turn 10 Des Moines for a brief visit,
going from there TO Davenport. Mr.
and Mrs. Booher will be at home af.
ter oct l. at 500 West Seventeenth
street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
CHAPEL CAR OPEN
TO PUBLIC TODAY
st. Peter" Moving Chapel Of
Catholic Church, on Mil
waukee Tracks.
UNIQUE MOVING CHURCH
On Way 10 Far West 20 Establish Mis-.
sions for Catholic Extension
Society of America.

The famous chapel car, "St. Peter"
the church on wheels which is sent
out by the Catholic church extension
society of the United States of Amer
lea, arrived this noon over the Mil
waukee tracks and is stationed a lit
tie west OF the Milwaukee depot,
where it will remain open to public
inspection until tomorrow noon, when
ii will be taken TO Davenport to re-
main the rest of the day
The object OF the car is TO reach
outlying districts which can be reach
ed by railroad and to encourage the
Catholic people in their religion and
help them in the erection of chapels.
In charge OF the car are Rev William
d. O'Brien, chaplain: George c. Hen
Messy, superintendent, and an atten-
dant. who performs the duties of por-
ter and cook Mr. Hennesey is or
ganist, sexton, choir altar boy and
Z ansportation man.
is COMPLETE CHURCH.
The chapel car is a complete church
and residence on wheels. The chapel
is equipped with every appointment
found in a big church. Services are
held with as much solemnity and con-
venience as in a permanent church
building. Mass is said daily. except
when the car is in motion OF not in
actual operation. Religious instruction
is given every morning and a lecture
In the evening. Where the car proves
too small for the audience, a hall,
" henever possible, is engaged for the
evening lecture The faithful may re-
ceive holy communion on board the
car the same as in a church; other
sacraments are administered as re.
CURED Baptism is frequently admins,
cred and confessions are heard regu-
larly
Chapel car st Peter" is construct.
81 OF steel. il has a copper roof and is
finished throughout in Cuban mahog
any. The lines OF architecture in the
/ interior are strictly Gothic. The gross
I length OF the car is 81 feet II is one
o. the longest cars made.
CHAPEL - FEET LONG.
/ he part set aside for the chapel is
45 feet long and has a comfortable
! seating capacity for - persons. The
pews. 30 in number. are rigidly fas
tened 10 the floor and equipped with
very comfortable kneeling benches
/ With the aisle space and observation
platform pressed into service, 80 more
persons can be accommodated This
sanctuary with its neat altar and per
manent confessional, is separated
f1om the nave by handsome commun
ion railing. on which is mounted {
three-arched rood screen. giving tht
sanctuary a very artistic and ecclesias
teal appearance. The stations OF the
Cross are built in and form part o
the cars interior decoration. \ spe
cisly constructed organ, with & rici
tone. is installed near the entrance
/ The car is lighted with acetylene gas
l. is heated By the Baker system.
The remaining space in the car i!
Used as living quarters by the crew.
l The compartments are: the study
used also as a dining room. library
Office and sleeping apartment lava
! tory and toilet room. ohaplajn's sleep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
BUSINESS MEETING.

THE MEMBERS OF THE LADIES'
church met yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. w. Fennessy, % Twelfth
avenue, for their regular business
meeting Refreshments were served
at the close OF the meeting by the
hostess. The next meeting will be
held next Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. Pomranke on Twelfth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

every iota OF time that they can steal
from other duties to the selling of
tickets for the benefit performance
to be given at the Empire next Mon
day afternoon and night. Manager
Dolly has consented to give the ladies
Is cents on every 3O-cent seat that
they sell and the proceeds will be Civ
en- TO charity. BY asking at the ticket
window the Kings Daughter tickets
may be secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

best TO meet him? els it proper
for a girl 10 let a fellow kiss her?
C3l-What will reduce the bust and
build up the arms but not the rest
OF the bodve BRIGHT.
D-There would be no harm 10 have
a young man or so visit at your
home, provided they don't do any love
making. You are a bit too young for
a beau Just now. my dear. 4 girl who
wishes 20 be a good woman and never
TO be ashamed OF anything she has
done, never meets a young man out
side her own home t2)-Not unless
she is engaged 70 him. t3)-You can
not safely reduce the bust without be-
coming thinner in your whole body. Eat
less and exercise more. Massage the
arms with cocoa butter and do a lit
tie housework 70 give them a better
shape.
Dear Mrs Thompson: Obs but.
termilk or lemon juice good for
freckles? C2D-How should it be ap,
Piled I3D-Should | mix the lemon
with water? ANXIOUS.
GJ-Yes. t2D-Apply after the regu,
lar bathing OF the face. let remain a
moment. then wipe of any moisture
remaining. t3D-Pure lemon juice Is
too strong for some skins, when II
should be diluted with water.
/ Dear Mrs Thompson: have q
white felt hat How can clean r.?
DAILY READER.
Make a paste OF gasoline and pre-
pared chalk. Spread this over the hat
let II stay a day or two, then shake
I and brush out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
MONTHLY COFFEE.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
Spencer Memorial church enjoyed
their monthly coffee Yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. VIII Gauley
$40 Fortieth street. A good program
was given and very enjoyable after
noon was spent. The proceeds from
the coffee amounted 10 more than So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
Ladies and Gentlemen, Well Save You
Money on Your Shoes.

II we show you how to make SPAS
buy as much real value as you can get
elsewhere for Sc, or how you can get
$3.50 for SO, it's your own fault if you
don't take advantage of it. This is
big business looks better to us than
big profits. We sell shoes that will
bring you back again.
PRIESTER-HICKEY SHOE co,
Harper House Block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
DOTH-WILSON.

EDGAR DOTY OF KESwICK,
Iowa, and Miss Opal Wilson of Rock
Island, we're the principals in a mar
rage ceremony performed yesterday
morning by the magistrate in Musca-
tine. The groom is a son of Edwin
Doty OF Keswick, while the brides
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Scion VII.
son of Rock Island. They viii make
their future home in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
McINTIRE-MecoNNELL.

AT THE PARSONAGE OF THE
First Methodist church al 6 o'clock
last evening Rev. T. E. Newlsnd offici-
ated at the marriage of Clelland Nc
Intire and Miss Clara E. Mcconnell
both of Reynolds. The couple depart.
ed after the ceremony on an extended
honeymoon trip to the Pacific coast.
Their home will be in Reynolds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

of working, as is the usual custom,
the ladies spent the afternoon as
coolly as possible and enjoyed a So
cial time. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. The next meeting
will be held next Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Frank Furbos, 1920
Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
Mothers, We Have

a very strong line of boys. youths and
misses shoes that we guarantee to
give perfect satisfaction or give you a
new pair free al prices 30 cents to 81
lower priced than you would have to
pay elsewhere from 81 As to $3.50
SAMPLE SHOE COMPANY.
1923 Seventeenth street, near Fourth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

The engagement Of Blanche Bates.
the actress. to George Creel. maya
zine writer. editor and police com
missioner Of Denver, was recently an
noUnced. The news Of the betrothal
did not come as a surprise TO friends
who had been expecting it for some
time
Miss Bates has been spending the
summer at Golden, near Arvada, Col,
having deserted her country place
near Ossing. y. Y, where she has
spent most Of her vacations recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
DANCING AT All
DAVENPORT COLISEUM

The " & G club will again hold
thcir dances every Saturday and Sun
day night in the tri-cities' Dreamland.
with its new garb. which has made it
dream OF beauty \ big crowd is
again assured 10 dance and enjoy the
music OF the orchestra and the largest
and latest instruments. the Marimba
NylophoHe and that grand set Of organ
chimes Contracts have also been
closed for two Roman fan fare trum-
Pets which the NJ. & G club hopes TO
have az the Coliseum by Saturday and
sunday night With these instruments
added the Coliseum will have one OF
The finest sets OF instruments on any
dance floor IN the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
chlropraetics incorporate.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept 6.-Secretary
of State Doyle today issued license
to incorporate to the American Insti-
tute Of ChiropraCtic OF Rock Island,
without capital stock The object is
to teach Chiropractic. The incorpora-
tors are A. r. Ely, ]. A. Mathis and b.
w. Ely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

destroyed the sight of her right eye
when curling iron slipped from heI
hands. A large blister Immediately
formed over the eyeball. Miss Jay is
under the care of specialists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

At Golden she has been the hostess
of party of literary and society folk.
The wedding is to take place in De
cember.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
BUSY SELLING rIckErs.

THE MEMBERS OF THE SILVER
Cross circle OF Kings Daughters are
disregurding heat, luxurious refresh
ing soda fountains and the call TO
cooler temperatures and are spending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS,

THE ROCK ISLAND COUNTY HU-
name society will meet Monday even
ing at 1870 o'clock o'clock at the Asso-
citation house for their regular meet
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
SOCIAL MEETING.

THE MEMBERS OF THE LAD.
les Aid society of Memorial Christian
church were entertained yesterday
afternoon al the home of Mrs. W. B.
Fairmau. 533 hhirtieth street. Instead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

president. DR.. Ferrer, to whom he ex-
pressed pleasure at having the oppor-
tunity of witnessing the Swiss army
maneuvers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
Wilhelm Ends Visit

Zurich, Switzerland. Sept. 6.-The
German emperor concluded his visit
here today. His majesty was very cor
dial when taking leave of the Swiss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
HAART e,,d
HONT>
PROBLEMS
q MRS RLIzAhErrz
~ mrs PLIzAhErrl
TEClIPSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: G)-I am
gin OF % and have quite few gray
hairs and more coming. would like
10 know a remedy. (2)-Would like
20 make a trip to a nearby city for
day. Am engaged TO a young man
who wants to accompany me. There
are two more couples going along
Do you think there is anything improp
er about this? (3J-My intended calls
on me only once a week-on Sunday.
Is that often enough? C4)-ShOuld he
attend dances without me?
CONSTANT READER.
G)-MassaRe the scalp good deal
and feed it with a little olive oil. Give
the hair plenty OF air and keep up your
general good health. l2l-If you go
IN the morning and come back at night
and the party stays together. see no
harm. or course, its always best to
have a Chaperone along t3-Per-
haps that's the only time he has. a.
i shouldn't think he would want 10,
especially II he knows that you like
20 dance
Dear Mrs. Thompso IN: OFF part
of The spine is. cut of about half an
inch from the lower end. can that
cripple a person or can they be cured
t2J-How does a fellow show that he
loves girl? t3l-How can You make
"a fellow care for you! BLACK EYES
Gl-Ask a doctor (2j-By his Gag
erness 70 be in her company and tc
make life happy for her. C3J-YoJ
can't unless he's willing. Be sweet
snd wholesome and modest and inter
esting and YOU ought 10 attract z
worthwhile man
Dear Mrs Thompson: dam I ole
enough TO have fellow come 10 tht
house, am nearly Is. My mother
don't allow me Whore would IL b.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06
Curling Iron May Cost Eye.

Baltimore, Md, Sept 6.-Miss Madge
Jay, popular in society here, nearly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

ing compartment; and kitchen. The
car is we'll provided with storage and
clothes lockers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-06

Dear Mrs Thompson: dam I old
enough to have a fellow come 10 the
house, I am nearly IS My mother
don't allow me. Where would IL be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29
SHAKESPEARE
 AND THE LAW
(By Virgil H. Jaudon of the Kansas
 City Bar.1

And do as adversaries do in law, Strive nightly, but eat and drink as as frienGs."'
 The Tanning of the Shrew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29
NOTICE

Hearing De Construction of a Sewer
 sn DeIkaIb Avenue.
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held Nov. 4th. 1912, the following resolu- ton wss adopted:
 resolved: That the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the per sons in interest to appear before the Common Council, Council Chamber, City Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 2nd day of December, 1912, at z o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the construction of a sewer in DeKalb avenue; commencing at the corner of DeKalb and NewfieId avenues and extending easterly in De- <aIb avenue to the water at the ter minus of the said street
 Attest:
 STEPHEN E. BOUCHER, H A as City Clark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29

life until you came Isn't that enough ?sz
 -Yes; you've said that. but that was not the truth.''
 "Et depends upon what you mean by the truth"
 ..The man who could do what you hnve done with me would not stop at anything How could believe a word you said?+' Then on the instant much as she had cause to hate him, she half regretted her speech. She saw swift flush spring to his cheek under the thin dorid skin-
 That isn't just.'' he said quietly. '.I wouldn't He to you, not even to get you If that's the. way you feel about me I reckon there couldn't, after all sins and faults of the world, but not just that one. I don't He.''
 linen tell me-"
 eNo; you've not earned it. What would be the use if you didn't believe what saidr''
 He held up the faded things before his eyes, turning them over calmly, looking at them directly. unshrinkiDg- ly. She could not read what was in his mind. Either he had courage or
 
 'T asgsd Sally" she half smiled.
 .'Yes?''
 "And I'll ask her again. I don't WantI can't have a-a room which belongs to another woman, which has belonged to another. I've not, all my life. been used to--that sort of place myself. you see"
 You arc entitled to first place, madam, wherever you are. don't know what you have been.' He point cd to her own garments, which lay across a chair "You don't know what she has been"-he indicated these that he held in his hand. tsVery well. What could a mere liar, a coward, do to ar range an understanding between two women -mysterious7 You are the first woman for me. Is it not enough?'
 '1 told Sally it might have been sister. your mother
 Dead long ago. Out there.' He nodded to the window.
 Which ?'' she demanded.
 He turned to her full now and put out a hand, touching the coverlid tim ldlyu almost. ''You are ill.," he said. Your eyes shine. I know. It's the fever. It isn't any time now for you ko talk Besides, until you believe me cdnnOL falk W1Cn you any more. I've been a little rough. maybe, I don't know. but as God made this world. those trees, that sun yonder, I never said word to you yet that wasn't true."
 tsTiII you tell me all about it-about her. some tfme?''
 -sIf you are going away, why should you ask that? If you are going to be ncthing to me in all the world. what right have you to ask that of me? You would not have the right I've had ln sDeaking to you as I have. That was right. It was the right of love. [ love you! I don't care if all the world knows it. Let that girl there near If she likes. I've said we belong together, and it seems truth to me. fhe very truth: yes, and the very right itself But some way we hurt each other. don't we2 Look at you. there. suffering. My fault And I'd rather It had cost me limb than to see you hurt that way It cuts my heart- I rant rest over it. And you hurt me, loo. reckon, about as bad as any lining can Maybe you hurt me more than you know"
 You've not been much among wo- men, she said. "You don't under stand tEem-"
 ~I don't reckon anybody does-'
 stJeanne told me that she heard last night child crying here in this house." ''CnnId it not have been negro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29

and destitute nieces, by her last will and testament, leaves the whole of her property, verifying by this act. to the very letter, the words of t1z poet: " Thou mak'st a testament As workings do, giving thy sum of
 more
 To that which hath too n1uch.'
 As You Like It."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29

stiff joints and shooting pains all show " your kidneys are not working right. Urinary Irregularities. loss of sleep, nervousness, weak back and sore kid neys tell the need of a good reliable kidney medicine. Foley Kidney Pills are tonic, str engineering and restora- tive. They build up the kidneys and you quick relief and contain no habit forming drugs. Safe and always sure. Try them. F. B. Brill, Strat-
 ford avenue and Sixth street. 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29
C1.o Be continued.)

Mrs. Klubman-If I'd known that you would leave me alone so much I'd never have married you.
 Klubman-But in that case, you would have been alone good deal more.-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-29
(Continued.)

(Continued.) He looked at her. still silently, for a time -She is dead.'' he said slowly. Can't you let her lie deadz'' HNO. Is she out there? Tell me-" ~No."
 .sIs she dead? Who was sheP' .T have told you I am alone here. l have told you I've been alone all my
The Washington times., 1912-04-16
Capt. Frank Taggart,
British Army Officer,
Believes Sister Safe

while am deeply concerned about
nv sister, who was among the first
cabin passengers on the Titanic. feel
quite sure that she must have been
rescued" said Capt. Frank TagRart, Of
the British army, who left for st.
Louis last night, where he expected to
meet his sister. Mrs. George johnson.
after. her return to this country from
England, .t. s.. .-,... .
Captain Taggart. who is stationed at
winnepeg, Canada, had spent several
days in Washington and vas leaving
for the Missouri metropolis when in
formed that the Titanic had sunk, and
that the hope held out during the day
for her safety was groundless.:
"It is a horrible calamity. 1t is hard
to believe, after the. first reports, that
the vessel has actually sunk. The irst
cabin passengers were transferred, l
believe, and my sister was among
them"
Captain Taggart was sure his sister
had sailed from Southampton accord
ing 10 the plans OF which she had in
formed him when making arrangements
to meet him In st. Louis on her return
to this country.
The Washington times., 1912-04-16
Mrs. Churchill Candee
Among the Passengers
Rescued From Titanic

Another Washingtonian who sailed
from Southampton Wednesday on the
ill-fated Titantic was Mrs. Churchill
Candee. prominent in Washington social
circles. whose residence is at 171s Rhode
Island avenue northwest. Mrs. Can
dee's name appears on the list of pass
engers who were rescued by one Of
the sister ships of the Titanic. Her son,
Harold C. Candee, who remained in
Washington while his mother was
abroad. had not heard directly from her
at a late hour this afternoon. The only
information which the friends of Mrs
Candee have received regarding her
was that flashed to Washington to the
various newspapers.
Mrs Candee's residence in Rhode
Island avenue northwest, was leased
last fall to Lieutenant and Mrs. Tim
mons, the latter being the daughter of
former Vice President Fairbanks.
Mrs. Candee spends a part Of each
years abroad, and was just returning
from several months sojourn in Europe.
She was to have arrived here the lat
ter part Of this week.
A member of the city's most exclusive
smart set. Mrs. Candee, who is a widow,
has attained something of a reputation
as brilliant hostess. At her home
some Of the worlds most prominent
persons have visited.