Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-19

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evening, Nov. IL. Tie topic for the
evening was Inventions" Papers on
the Keokuk dam, Panama canal, wire
less telegraphy and aeroplanes were
read by members of the club. A most
pleasant evening was spent together.
a two-course lunch was served.
Mrs. Mary Warner, who was injured
by fall at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bronn Paxter, was able to return to
her home in Aledo Thursday. Mrs.
Baxter accompanied her. A. c. Brad
ford took them down by auto.
The venerable Joseph Summers cele-
brated his goth birthday last Monday.
Mr.. Summers still makes his trip
across the country to Rock Island and
back each week.
Miss Lizzie McAtee, who lives east
of town. met with an unfortunate &C
cident last Thursday. She was just
leaving her home to drive to Viola
when al auto truck passed, soaring
the horse which ran up an embank-
Ient, upsetting the buggy and throw
ing her out. She suffered a fracture
OF her collar bone and one rib, and
was otherwise badly bruised. She is
improving and resting quite comfort
ably.
Mesdames Edna Quisenberry of At
lanta. Ill, arrived Saturday evening to
visit at the home of their niece, Mrs.
George Chesley.
Samuel Collins was n Aledo Friday.
Mrs. Marie Fassnacht and little
daughter Lucille came up from Aledo
Friday to visit at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Helm.
The Forty-two club was entertained
by DR. and Mrs. McClanahan last Fri
day evening, an enjoyable evening was
spent by the twenty members who
were present. Dainty refreshments
were served during the evening
NJ. ]. Ryan was a Rock Island caller
last Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ. j. Morgan returned Friday
evening from a several days visit with
relatives in Galesburg.
w. H. Terrey writes from Chicago
that he has decided to stay in the city
and has taken a position with the
Western Electric company where he
formerly held a position.
John Gilbert was passenger to Chi
cago Sunday evening to buy material
ing pushed rapidly to completion.
Misses Frances Park and Bernice
Smith entertained a number of their
friends at their beautiful country home
last Friday evening. The guests were
entertained throughout the evening by
a five-piece orchestra. Many enjoy
able games were played and a mock
wedding ceremony was performed.
Some of the boys had to leave for
home early on account of the rain, but
otherwise everything was a success.
Delicious refreshments were served,
and an enjoyable time was reported.
w. H. Bissell, B. L. Christy and
DR.. G. c. Upton attended the land sale
at Presumption Saturday, Nov. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Jacobs of To-
peka, Kas., arrived in Viola Wednes-
day for an extended visit with rela-
tives.
News reached here of the birth of
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bolton
at their home in Pennington, Friday, |
Nov. 8. Mr.. Bolton is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Bolton, formerly of
Viola, where he is well known.
Frank Terrey returned home from |
his farm in Minnesota last Sunday, |
Where he has been for some time.
The supperand bazaar given by the |
Epwc nth league last Wednesday after |
noon and evening was we'll attended. |
A chicken pie supper was served from |
which a neat sum was netted.
William Miner and family have |
moved to Aledo, where Mr.. Mizner is
in the Venable Automobile
garage.
The football game played on Friday
afternoon between the Viola high
school team and Corpus Christi team
Of Galesburg was a decided walk away
or Viola, the score being 81 to 0.
DR.. and Mrs. Upton spent Sunday
afternoon in Presumption with rela-
ives.
Mrs. Helm and daughter. Marion,
eft Sunday morning for Galesburg.
where Marion underwent an operation
morning for appendicitis.
Professor and Mrs. Harry Ross of
Ind, arrived Friday even
ng and have taken charge of the music
md singing. and are assisting in the =:
meetings which are in
'rogress in the Methodist church. Pro-
essor Ross possesses a rich strong
-oice with deep feeling and good
Expression in song and he will be
n able assistant in the meetings.
Miss Virginia White visited friends
q Davenport and Rock Island several
avs last week.
Miss Norma Balmer accompanied
er cousin, Arlo Brown, home from
lult, Colo, going 10 New Boston the
asst of the week to visit at the home
( her sister, Mrs. Glen Greer.
DR.. and Mrs. G. c. Upton, accom-
anied by Mrs. leila Upton of Pre-
nption, left Monday morning to spend
ne day in the tri-cities.
Rev. B. R Nesbit was a passenger
yer the R. I. S. to Rock Island Mon
ay morning.
Mrs. Belle Wood, accompanied by
tile Margaret Richard. WHO spent two
eek at her aunt's home. went OF