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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

And speaking of cold weather, in one
town in Minnesota it is reported that all
the thermometers burst at SO below zero.
1t is not explained how a glass was
burst by the shrinking Of its contents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
sKEPPs1EpT.ERYxELI

MISS DOROTHY FRYX ELL.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Fryxell,
and Knut SkeppsteZt were united in
marriage at the brides home Satur-
day evening. Rev. A. NJ. J6hanson was
the officiating clergyman and 100
friends and relatives witnessed the
ceremony. Attendants were Misses
Esther Nelson and Violet Anderson
and Knut Leaf and Arthur FryxelL
Miss Esther Fryxell, cousin of the
bride, played the wedding march from
Lohengrin. The bride wore a gown
of white crepe de chine with silk lace
trimmings and she wore a veil caugst
with a wreath of smilax and tube
roses. She carried a shower bouquet
OF bride roses, the gauze ribbons tied
in lovers knots with the tuberoses.
Miss Anderson wore a gown of white
silk with pearl trimmings and Miss
Nelson wore a gown of green lans-
down with lace trimmings They car
ried white carnations. A wedding sup
per followed the ceremony. Mr. and
Mrs. Skeppstedt have gone to house
keeping in apartments " owe those oc-
cupied by the brides parents. Mr..
Skeppstedt is employed as machinist
by the Root & VanDeryoort Engineer
ing company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
BUSY BEE PARTY.

THE MEMBERS OF THE BUSY
Bee Sewing circle and their families
were entertained at the annual Christ
mas party last evening at the home of
Mr.. aad Mrs. j. A Reid, $40 Sixteenth
street with Al present The feature Of
the evenings entertainment was, the
athletic sports which were novel to
say the least. The first was a stand
ing foot race for men which consisted
Vt the measuring of the feet of the
men, the prize going to Harry PAIL
who had the largest foot. The stand
ing road grin was won by Mrs. E. E.
Lamp, this being the measuring of
the broadest smile. The obstacle race
for men was won by Mr.. McClaran
and the obstacle race for women was
won by Mrs Milton. In hurdle race
Henry Lamp won the prize. Santa
Claus distributed gifts to each one
present and as these gifts were Of a
comical nature they caused a great
deal of fun. An oyster supper was
served late in the evening after one
of the most delightful parties ever
given by the circle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

In fact one can not give too much
credit to Miss Daugherty for the ex-
cellency of the program she played
last evening, and IL is safe to say that
not one in her audience felt the least
inclined to criticise. Her stage appear
ance is very sweet and charming, and
she Is graciousness itself. At the con-
clusion of her program she was pre-
sented with two beautiful bouquets Of
flowers. Miss Daugherty is a Rock
Island young woman, the daughter of
Professor and Mrs. l.. c. Daugherty,
and she began her studies when a
small child. She later took up work
with Madam Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler
in Chicago, and for the past several
years has studied under Moskowsh in
Vienna. So gifted did her teacher
find her that she assisted him in coach
ing his pupils, an honor that does not
come to any but the favored among
teachers. She is now in charge Of the
musical department of ladies' school
at Beaver Falls, Pa, where she has al
ready established a reputation for her
musical genius.
Rock Island has reason to feel proud
of Miss Daugherty, in view Of the splen
did record she is making for herself In
the musical world. Her interests are
still here and its musical public will
ever encourage her with its sympathy
and interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
NEW YEARS PARTIES.

ROCK ISLAND PEOPLE WILL
not be at loss to know howto watch
out the old and welcome in the new
year tonight for there are any number
of parties arranged for the evening
At the Rock Island club house there
VIII be a formal dinner and dancing
party. A table d'hote dinner will be
served from to $3.50 o'clook, and
from $3.50 TO a. m, the time will be
occupied with dancing and cards, the
Criterion orchestra to furnish the mu-
sic for dancing. At the midnight hour
the affair will take on the features
of the old time watch party.
At nearly every church in the city
services have been arranged for to
night which will take the form of
watch parties. At the German Evan
gelical church services will be held at
7:30, at Zion Lutheran at 9 o'clock,
at South Park Presbyterian At s
O'Clock, at the First Baptist church
the annual business meeting will be
followed by a watch party given by
the B. Y. P. U. The First Swedish
Lutheran Young Peoples society will
be entertained at the Emil Peterson
home, 1121 Fourteenth street, and al
| Spencer Memorial Methodist church
an elaborate program Of speeches has
been prepared. At Broadway Presby
terrain church the young people Will
be in charge of the services and al
each meeting attractive programs Of
musical numbers, talks and games
have been arranged.
In addition to the church entertain
'ments many private clubs have plan
ned for parties. In Moline Mrs. Charles
Deere will entertain at the Moline
club for her grandson, Charles Wiman
at a ball to which tri-city young peo
pie have been invited. A number o
parties will also be given at the Out
ing club, Davenport, and at the var
ious hotels of the three cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

and sweep that was most excelIently
done. Three Chopin numbers follow
ed: Adagio sostenuto. Allegretto, pres
to agitato; Second Ballade; two pre-
ludes. Op. %. Nos. q and %, and MS
these are not commonly given on con-
cert programs, they we're doubly en-
joyed, ard proved some of the very
best numbers on the program. Her
tone was full of depth and was round
and beautiful Especially pleasing was
the first prelude, with its dainty. rip
ping accompaniment and the distinct
accumulation of the melody A List
number, Caprice Poetique, No. 2, La
Leggierezza, was given in a brilliant
manner, but Miss Daugherty was per-
haps at her best in the Moskowski
numbers, having had the advantage
OF being personally coached by the
master himself, under whom Miss
Daugherty studied for a humber OF
years. The first number Etincelles,
which means fire sparks" was re-
markabiy well done. 1t was played
with a brilliancy and finish that aston
ished those who ave not heard
Miss Daugherty play for a tum-
Ter of years. She closed the
program with a second Moskow-
ski number Barcarolle in G Ma
/ jor, and this, too, was exquisitely rem
dered with a swing that captivated her
audience. The Interpretation was per
/ feet and the melody was as distinct
and clear as a bell. She was repeated
/ ly encored, but did not respond other
than by bowling her acknowledgment
until after the last number, when she
played Momente Musicale, by Moskow,
ski which was also splendidly given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
TIERNAN-FOLEY.

A MARRIAGE THAT WILL COME
as a surprise to friends OF the bride
is that of Miss Viola Foley of Daven-
port, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Foley of Long Grove, Iowa, and Frank
Herman of Davenport which took
place this morning at $50 at st. JOS
eph's Catholic church, Dean ]. ].
Quinn officiating. The bridal couple
was unattended. The bride wore q
blue serge suit with hand embroider-
ed waist and hat to match her suit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman left at once for
Omaha. They are as yet undecided as
to where they will locate. Mr.. Tier
nan has been employed at the Rock
Island arsenal and his bride YVES for a
Number of years teacher in the Long
Grove schools and has lately been
employed in the head ONCE of the
Woodmen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
Miss Daugherty in
Recital Before Club

p WHAT PROVED TO BE ONE OF
the best II not the best piano recital
ever played before the Rock Island
Musical club was that given by Miss
ethel Daugherty last evening at the
New Hnrper. A large audience and
one appreciative and enthusiastic was
present to welcome Miss Daugherty
in her first public recital since her
return from years Of study in Europe.
She played a difficult program in an
almost fsultless manner. and in every
selection showed her splendid tech
nique, full understanding and sympa-
thy In the works of the masters. She
opened the program with a group Of
three selections: Gayotte, with varia-
tionsi by Handel: Andante, from Mo
cart. ard Rondo Brilliant, by Weber.
In this group her technique was notice
ably clear and clean and true, with
never mufIled or indistinct tone or
note The last number in the group
was especially brilliant and was play
ed with a dash and understanding that
more than pleased her hearers. This
group was followed by Beethoven s
sonata quasi una fantasia. Op. q, No.
2. which Is commonly known as the
Moonlight sonata. The first part OF
the sonata, which is a plaintive melody
was given in a sweet melodious and
sympathetic manner and fully brought
out the pathos OF the composition
The second part, which is Of a bril-
liant nature. was played with a dash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
CELEBRATE 18TH ANNIVERSARY

THE TWENTY-FIVE WEDDING
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Tietgen of Moline was celebrated, Sat
urday evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. B. F. Lightner, at 4412 Seventh
avenue, Rock Island The affair had
been arranged unbeknown to the hon
ored guests and was a complete sur
prise. Mrs. Lightner is a niece of Mr..
and Mrs. Tietgen. Sixty guests en-
joyed the occasion, all being close
friends or relatives The evening was
devoted to playing 500 and prizes
were awarded Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sellmer and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eff.
fandt. Later in the evening an elab.
crate supper was served at a large
teble in the dining room. a large sill,
yer bell hung over the table. The
rooms were decorated with red flow
ers. poinsettias, carnations and roses
being used. The guests presented Mr.
and Mrs. Tietgen with a handsome
chest of silver, Mrs. Henry SellmeI
making the presentation speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
woops-M'kINNEY.

THE MARRIAGE Of MISS HELEN
Mckinney, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archibold Mckinney of Alsdo. Ill, and
Roscoe Woods of Hammond, Ind, was
celebrated at noon today at the Nc
Kinney home in Aledo, Rev. Arnold
Moody. pastor of the Presbyterian
church of Aledo officiating Miss Meta
Harvey Of AIedo and c. c. Stevens of
Chicago were the attendants, the we'd
ding being a pink and green affair.
The bride wore white charmeuse VEIL
ed in white chiffon and her bouquet
was of lilies OF the valley and orchids
Following the wedding luncheon, the
bridal couple went to Chicago for a
few days. From there they win go to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS, VIOLA
Giddings, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William A Giddings of SAB Fortieth
street and William A. McKittrick OF
this city took place last evening at
o'clock at the home of the bride. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. 1
o Nothstein of Grace Lutheran church
and was witnessed by members OF
the immediate families. The bridal
couple was unattended. Mr. McKit
trick is a steward. They will make
their home for the time being with
the brides parents at SAB Forfeit
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
YOUNG PEOPLES BRANCH.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES BRANCH
of the W. c. T. q. met last evening
with Miss Hazel Kolls on Fifth ave
nue. and Seventeenth street A short
business meeting was held and there
was a program, the main part of the
evening, however, being given over to
a social time. Refreshments were
served during the evening. Miss Myr-
tie Summers, formerly president Of
the society, who is now studying in
Chicago, was special guest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
FFART and
HONE
PROBLEMS
81 Mrs. ELIzAherE
- Mrs. ELIZABETH
TECAIDSON

. Dear MrB. Thompson: II a boy comes
TO the house and stands out in front
and whistles. and II you we're me what
answer would you give him?
B. NJ
Z don't think I would notice a boy
who expects me 20 come out when he
whistles. He should come TO your door
and call upon you as a gentleman
would.
[ Dear Mrs. Thompson: (1l-what
will make hair grow? also remove
daldruff my head Is flied with IT, I
tried vaseline twice; It made my hair
lighter in color (2)-Please give me
home remedy to reduce my weight,
as ! never wear corsets. Friends
laugh at me because don't wear
them, but think nature known best.
(S)-My hands are rough from the
weather. What will smooth and whit
en- them? (4)-How can l make oil
cloth look shiny? MAMMALS GIRL
G-Vaseline will make the hair
grow, but you must apply. a little of
. .
rub II In well. It will not change the
color OF your hair For the dandruff,
apply a little coal oil to the scalp on
the night you don't use vaseline First
% all, wash your head well, using an
egg shampoo, and wash it at least
once a month. Always brush it we'll
and air II well; don't tie it up tight
with ribbons.
Z (2)-Cut down your food; that's the
only thing that will make you thin
Take lot of outdoor exercise and a
hot bath once or twice a week Drink
the Juice of half a lemon in half a
cup OF hot water every morning be
fore breakfast. You are very sensi
BILE not TO wear corsets.
(3)-Get 10 cents worth OF glycerin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
Observation-Disclosures.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS EFFIE
Hutchinson, daughter of the late Cap
tain A. ]. and Mrs. Hutchinson OF
Keokuk and George Marshall of Dav-
export, took place yesterday afternoon
at the Congregational church Ia Keo-
kuk The ceremony was read by Rev.
G. c. William, the pastor, and the bri-
dial couple was unattended. Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall left for Chicago and
after Feb. Is will be at home in Dav-
export. Mr.. Marshall is principal of
the Davenport high school and is well
known in educational circles of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

5 cents worth Of alcohol and have
druggist add a few drops of carbolic
acid. Add to this the juice Of lem
on, shake well and apply a little to
the hands each time after you wash
them.
(4)-Clean with securing soap. then
rub into it a tiny bit OF olive oil.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: DIS it
proper for a girl to ask her gentle
man friend in If they get home from
an entertainment at 10 o'clock or a
little after? (2)-Is it proper to pull
the blinds down after the lamps are
lighted OFF so, why do people
talk about you when you pull your
shades down, as some do in this
town? (4)-How is my composition?
INQUISITIVE.
Q)-Usually the young man leaves
the girl at the door, though If she
knows the family is up she may in
vite him in for few moments. o.
Yes, if one wishes privacy. (S)-They
are probably curious. (4-Good.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am q
years old, not bad looking. I'm lone
some. | want a girl to love and mar
~. How can get her? w E. A.
Go to church, young man. Join thu
Young Peoples society and go to thu
church entertainments. There ar
plenty OF nice girls there, and if yor
measure UP all right you'll find ope o
them willing to take you for better o.
worse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
NEW YEARS "DOINS"
At NEW HARPER CAFE

There win be big doin's" at the
New Harper cafe New Years eve and
New Years night The management
has made extensive preparations to
entertain the throngs, and those who
visit the cafe may rest assured that
they are going to be royalty enter
tanned. Vaudeville acts and music
viii be down on the program for the
occasion In addition to an extra fine
program by the New Harper orehes-
ira, there will be harpist and soloist
and several other professional enter
tainers Of note. The two nights win
be gala occasions in every sense of
the word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARTY.

LORAS COUNCIL, KNIGHTS OF
Columbus of Davenport entertained at
a Christmas party at the Outing club
last evening. A company of 100 at
tended the dinner and dance that fol-
lowed The rooms were simply but
very effectively decorated in red and
green. For those who did not care
to dance there we're card tables IN the
pariors and library and in the games
the favors went to Mrs. G. w. Brown,
Mrs. s. Russell, Mrs ]. A. Feeney and
Mrs. ]. E. DriscolI and j. w. Cowley,
F. B. Sharon. Frappe. was served
during the dance intermissions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
SWEDISH CLUB DINNER.

THE SWEDISH CLUB HELD IRIS
annual Christmas party last evening
at the home of Mrs. Una BerselI, 96a
Thirty eighth street, the hostess yeing
assisted by Mrs. c. o. Granere. An
elaborate six course dinner was serv-
ed to the 80 members who we're The
guests. A feature of the evening was
the adoption of a society song which
has just been composed by e. WI OF
son. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
PARTY FOR GUEST,

MISS MABELLE OLSON AT HER
home, 4509 Eighth avenue, entertain
ed in honor of J. j. Sunquist of Fehh
Mich. who has been her gueat durtif
the holidays. Music was enjoyed diC
games of various kinds were playid
after which refreshments were serTlsd
Mr.. Sundquist expects to leave for his
home after the New Year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
BETA DELTA SIGMA DANCE

THE BETA DELTA SIGMA so
rority entertained at dancing part
at the Elks' hall last evening whiil
was attended by about 40 couples. Tle
Criterion orchestra gave the musiqal
program and this included a nurtnI q
OF fancy dances. Frappe was serves
during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

ernor-elect, who died yesterday, thus
settling the difficulty without delay.
Fort Smith, AIk-While on his way
to GIenwood to marry a couple Mon
day night, Rev. Fl. H. Thomas, Bap-
tist minister, killed with his pocket
knife buck deer that attacked him.
Santa Rosa, Cal.-For utterfng a,
forged check James Williams, 50
years old, wanted all over the country
for other forgeriea has been sentenc-
ed to serve IL years in San Quentin
| penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY MEET.

THE DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY
held meeting in Moline last evening
when election Of officers was to have
been held, but because of the small
number attending Shis election was
postponed till the next meeting. 1t
was decided to hold the first annual
dancing party in Moline jan. IL when
the music viii be furnished by Hud-
dies orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

New York and later will sail for South
America and the West Indies, where
they will visit for a period of six
weeks. Later they will be at home in
Hammond, Ind. The groom, who is a
Yale graduate, is engaged in real es-
tate business there. Miss Mckinney
attended school at st. Mary's school,
Knoxville. later studying az the Gin
ciEnati conservatory of music
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

which was attended by a company
about IS. Dancing was enjoyed till
o'clock when buffet lunch was Sc
ed in the dining room and then daI
ing was resumed till II o'clock. q
music was furnished by BowlDy's
cEestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
WIRE SPARKS.

Philadelphia-Rey. Dr. Alfred @.
Mortimer, who suddenly resigned Iass
week as rector of St Marks Psotsss
ant Episcopal church, has been depo&
ed as a priest by Bishop RhsnelandeE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31
ALUMNI DANCING PARTY.

THE ALUMNI or HIGH SCHOOL
held a very, enjoyable dancing party
at the Rock Island club last evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

following tho receipt of a letter by
the bishop from DR.. Mortimer in which
the latter renounced the ministry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

Observation-Disclosures a consider
latle quantity of military stores is be-
ing gathered at Fl Paso, the war de-
partment does not expect to make Ell
Paso one of the great depots of the
army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-31

Denver-The legislature probably
viii ask. the supreme court of Colo
rsdo for ruling as to the successor
Eof B. F. Montgomery, lieutenant gov
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-01

.Love-making. how simple a matter
depths TO aeNplOre.
No heights in a life 10 ascend No dis
hearteuing before.
Nc affrighCing Hereafter-LOTe now
viii be love evermOre.
So I felt To keep silence were folly
ali language above. 7 made love"
Robert Browning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-01
Icebergs Most Unconqu rable
Of All Perils Of the Deep
By GARRETT P. SERvIsS
By GARRETT P. SERVISS.

~ HE terrible fate Of the Titanic
has called attention, As ii was
never called before, to the awful
menace Of the icebergs that sail the
Atlantic main, the mercIess. vo!ceIess'
spectral pirates OF the sea
Those that threaten the Atlantic lin
ers. nearly all have their home ports
which they never see after lAeLE
launching tine fiords of west
ern Greeland-
this fleet no doubt weigh a million
tons. All the battleships of the WOrlu
combined could not successfully con-
tend with one Of these white dread
naughts.
The only way in which the peril OF
the icebergs could be removed WOuIl
be BY destroying the ice sheets OF
Greenland As the bergs are Iaunched
from the western coast they are caught
I'm the Labrador current, flowing south
ward along the American shore on the
landward side of the gulf stream
whence the Labrador current is OIten
called the cold wall and then they
begin their career of menace and de-
struCtiOn by steering directly across
the lanes followed by the ocean liners
On their shortest and quickest way TO
northern Europe.
Man PoyyerIess TO Destroy
Once launched there is 10 "ay N
which man can destroy an iceberg
and the sea water can do that II
cannot be blown up, il cannot be brOk-
en- TO pieces, it cannot be steered into
another course. IL cannot even be ap-
preached with safety Its immense
frozen mass Chills the AZ and the
water, and in this way the thermOme-
ter may reveal its presence even when.
Il has concealed itself from sight be-
hind the curtain of mist AMI .lndd Gre
ated by its own cold breath leebergs
often cruise in compalny. and ship
may find itself suddenly involved IN a
whole fleet OF them, sOma With tower
ing -'fighting-tOps" and some running
almost entirely submerged. like flo
tilla of mOnstrOus submarines
Greenland is a mystery he eN-
istence of so vast a mass of land. COM
pletely buried in ice, at so great a
distance from the pole. is unparalleled.
IT is not only by its annual fleet OF
icebergs that Greenland interferes with
the affairs Of happier and SUMMER
lands. for il is probable that the rela-
tive GOODNESS Of the eastern Part OF
America is largely due TO the 10y pres
ence Of Greenland. Remove Il or strip
il of its frozen burden, and a rise OF