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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-12-18

- UST inside the Golden Gate 4
vast army Of worxmen Is rush
AL ing to completion the huge ex-
hiblt palaces OF Americas Pana-
ma canal ceiebratIoD, the Pana Pa
cinc International Exposition In San
Francisco IN 1915. Many OF the most
celebrated architects, scuiptors and
artists In the United States co-operated
in the design Of the marvellous exposi-
ton city upon the shores OF San Fran
cisco bay. As an inspiration they had
before them the greatest engineering
work I'm the history OF the world the
Panama canal-nnd In the completion
Of the canal they saw the final result
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-12-18

Wha. b. said 90 be- The largest
trcctranN ia ,he world, mcasNr
ing is5 fcot in git'h. lsat MiNtia,
Men .gn.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-12-18

MARVELLOUS SETTING FOR SCULPTURE AT THE PANAMA
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION SAN FRANCISCO 1918

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n The
will rise of ngu
aud explorers the will be used in the which with Its
Exposition
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
SERIES OF SERMONS
ON PROMINENT MEN

Beginning tomorrow evening, DR.. H.
W. Reed, pastor Of the First Baptist
church. will give a series of four ev-
enlng sermons on results of bible
study as illustrated in the lives of
four prominent men: Martin Luther.
Roger Williams. William Carey and
Adoniram Judson.
The theme Of DIR. Reeds sermon to-
morrow evening is Martin Luther.
Who Gave the World Again a True Re.
ligion.' The topics for the remaining
three sermons are: June Is, Roger
Williams, the Father of Civil and Re.
ligious Liberty" June 2S, William
Carey, the Father of Modern Mis-
sions:'' June 90, "Adoniram Judson,
The Man Who Made the Baptist De.
nomination"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

IS ladies were the guests. Miss Al
vida Young conducted the devotional
services and Mrs. John Titterirgton
was the leader of the afternoon. The
topic for consideration was Organic
alton and Methods of the Mormon
Church" Mrs. Titterington told of its
Organization and History" Mrs. H.
C. Kingsbury read paper on Meth
DDS Mrs. Phil Wagner on mission
Work" and Mrs. George Lee on Nor
mon Colonies Mrs. w. J. Kahlke
told of the Political History of the
Mormons, Mrs Henry Brown related
"A Wayside Testimony" and Mrs. J.
A. Schaddinger told of The Mormon
Development Agriculturslly" Miss
Young read q number of hymns from
the Mormon hymnal in order to show
the character of their songs. A short
business session followed the program
and decision was made TO hold the
July meeting the first of the month
instead of July I, the day On which
the meeting falls according to the so
ciety calendar Mrs. Campbell, as
sisted by Mrs. Charles Eye and Mrs
H. c. Kingshury, served refreshments
and a social hour followed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
BROTHERHOOD PICNIC.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE
United Presbyterian church held q
picnic supper in the Sunday school
room of the church last evening to
which they invited the ladies and
other members of the congregation.
Z. B. McKown was in charge of the
refreshments and as each family
brought its picnic baske. the contents
we're placed on a long table from
which the young men of the church
served the company After the boun-
tiful supper Rev. J. L. Vance gave a
brief report of the general assembly
which was held in Atlanta, Ga. He
told of the hospitality of the southern
people and of his trip TO Mount Yer
non and Washington, where he visited
the White house and interviewed the
president Rev. w. c. Oglevee
told of his visit to the World in Chi
cago," and the great union communion
which was held in a large tabernacle
at Atlanta. He said about fifteen
hundred people were in attendance
! and the service made a lasting i'm
preston on all present Rev. w. o.
Chisholm, pastor of the United Pres
byterian church at Davenport, spoke
Of the young peoples part in the as
sembly. Following the talks the sup
per committee again served the COM
pany with refreshments and all the
| picnic baskets were carried home
| empty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the
oath day of June, A. d. 1913. in the
city of Rock Island, Illinois, special
election will be held for the following
purpose, to-wit: 70 submit the ques-
tion to the voters of the city of Rock
Island, Ill.,, as to whethe" or not the
following tracts of land shall be an
nexed to and become a part OF the city
of Rock Island, ILL.,:
O) The territory is described by
boundaries as follows, to-wit: Begin
ming at the northwest corner of the
southwest quarter lA) of section two
(2), township seventeen 40 north
range two west of the 4th p. m;
thence west to the quarter section line
1,340 feet more or less to the one
eighth (B) section line; thence south
on the one-eighth (1s) section line $50
feet more or less to the center line
of the road known as Dearborn street
in South Rock Island township;
thence east on the center line of Dear
born street 1,343 feet more or less to
the section line between sections two
90 and three 80, township seventeen
(17) north range two CD west of the
4th p. m; thence south on the section
line 1855 feet more or less to the
center line of the road known as Aiken
street in South Rock Island township;
thence east 407 feet more or less to
the west line of lot thirty 900 in Sar-
ali ]. Aiken's subdivision of the mid
die one-third Q-3) of the south one
half Ga) of section two (2) township
seventeen 40 north range two (2)
west of the 4th p. m; thence north on
the west line of said lot 219.7S feet
more or less to the north line of the
south one-half (15) of said lot; thence
east SO feet more or less to the east
line of said lot; thence south 219.7S
feet more or less to the center line of
the above mentioned road (Aiken
street,; thence east on the center
line of said Aiken street 914 feet more
or less to the center line of the road
known as Twelfth street; thence
north ON the center line of said
Twelfth street 1883 feet more or
less to the north line of the southwest
quarter % of said section two (2);
thence west 1920 feet more or less
to the place of beginning. being stu
ated in the southwest quarter (A) Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

early age, Mrs. Thompson, / con-
tracted the bad habit of working for
a living-a habit which l kept con-
cealed from my friends as long as
possible. Not that it was anything
unusual, as there are a good many
who have the same failing, but my
main objections to ii are: II takes
nine hours Of my time each day and
leaves me with a very tired feeling.
Think CT it. Nine hours wasted that
could be used for pleasure.
/ have tried TO think Of a plan TO
overcome this evil, but every way
turn this awful fear confronts me:
"If / don't work, will starve." Oh!
If you knew CT the sleep.ess nights
have passed trying TO think of O
plan that would checkmate this stern
reality, you would pity me. Advise
me how 10 overcome this habit and
how to conquer the fear that is ruin,
ing my young life.
John d. doesn't work; why SHOULD
I? WORRIED CHARLES"
My dear Charles, you should
worry
Don't think for a minute that John
D. doesn't work. lie worked until he
couldn't digest a cracker, then he
worked to get his digestion back. He
works now-hard-to put in "a hours
day without being bored to death
The people who work the hardest
are The ones who have nothing to do
They're trying to find something &c
do.
Have you ever tried finding pleas
ure in your work? If you haven't
you're a shirker and you don't know
how to enjoy yourself when you have
a chance.
If you really want to stop working
quit your job and be a Weary Willie
There are enough kind housewives il
the country TO give you a hand-out-
Il the dog doesn't see you first.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

Monday evening at Sis, preceded by
a Commute beginners program Once
a month there will be a program and
social evening at which a light COL
lation viii be served, the first of which
will be held Monday June 8. Special
practice periods, rehearsals and the
study Of sight singing will be one of
the features Of the club. An effort
Will be made to provide number of
free scholarships. also half scholar
ships to be contended for by the &C
tive members Of the club. The cleo
ton Of a board of adjustment and Sc
lection Of officers will be held June
80 and the last program of the sum
mer will be given July Z. Active
work Of the CLUB VIII be resumed
Oct. G. Application for membership
may be made at the LaPorte VanSant
studio Mondays. Wednesday and Sat
urdays or by letter to the secretary
of the Rock Island Monday Music
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
cONCLCTID BS
Mrs Alice, 6itCheu KIRK

word to use, ii has no comparison to
that given on the piano stool for Is
years. June brides, watch the kitchen
and keep your husbands.
In buying utensils. The best is the
cheapest is good maxim to bear in
mind. One who makes a trial of diff
ferent grades has ample opportunity TO
prove its worth. On the other hand. a
medium priced article in the hand of
skilled worker may outwear the very
best utensil in the hands of a careless
one. Many accessories in the kitchen
have come TO be looked upon as must
HAYES through long use The evil
dence of utility in everything, together
with good taste and judgment in every
selection, is the great essential in buy
ing kitchen as well as other utensils.
Here are what should be purchased:
Bowls, five assorted bread board,
bread box, cake pans. layer, two: car
pet sweeper, casserole, chair, chopping
knife and bowl, coffee MILL coffee pot,
lcolander, covered rooster. custard cups,
dish pan, double boiler, two-quart:
drainer, egg heaters dover and fiat
wire beater), floor and stove brushes,
funnel. garbage pail. small; CRATER.
high stool, kitchen cabinet or table,
lemon squeezer, glass; loaf pan. meas
uring cup, -four sieve food chopper,
vegetable knife, muffin pan, pans or
basins, two or more; pie plates, two or
more; potato and vegetable press. po-
! tato deer, range, receptacles for -four.
sugar and cereals. condiments, molas-
ses, etc, refrigerator, rolling pin, salt
box, scales, sink strainer, skinner,
| slotted wooden spoon, soap shaker.
| spatula. sponge cake pan, steam cook.
er. steel or aluminium spider, steel
knives and forks, three: sauce pans,
three, one quart to three quarts;
strainers, tablespoons, three: tea ket-
tie, tea pot, teaspoons, three; toaster,
vegetable and pudding dishes, two;
waste basket, closely woven.
FOR THE LAUNDRY.
Bluing, boiler, clothes basket, clothes
| horse, clothes line, clothes pins, clothes
pole, clothes stick, ironing board, irons,
small vegetable or nail brush for
fringes, soaps, starch, dashboard, me-
dunn, or better, a washing machine,
wash tub bench, wash tubs, two me-
dunn, one large; wringer.
Where there are stationary tubs. no
tubs are necessary. Electric irons are
desirable, if possible.
Watch for article on Dining Room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
w. c. T. U. FLoWER DAY.

THE w. c. T. L. WILL OBSERVE
Flower day Monday, June 9. The
ladies ask those who have flowers of
any kind to donate to please send
them to the Association house, 637
Seventeenth street, before 9 O'Clock
Monday morning. Also any who are
willing to assist in the distribution OF
the flowers. will please report at the
same place and time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

section two co and the southeast
quarter of section three (3), township
seventeen QO north range two (2)
west of the 4th p. M, in the county of
Rock Island and state of Illinois.
(2) The other territory is described
by boundaries, IS follows, to-wit: Be.
ginning at point547.7 feet west of the
northeast corner of the southeast quar-.
ter (A) of section Jwo CD township
seventeen 90, north range two 90
west of the 4th p. m; thence south
511.17 feet; thence east 2.53 feet;
thence south 367 feet; thence east
144,S feet; thence north 367 feet;
thence east 99.34 feet; thence north
SILLY feet; thence west 246.67 feet to
the place of beginning, being situated
in the county of Rock Island and state
of Illinois.
The polls will open at o'clock In
the morning and continue open until
5 o'clock in the evening of said day.
Places of registration and voting will
be as follows:
First precinct-Bert Yoh's barber
shop, Alb Fourth avenue.
DSCOnu pISCluCI-tV2 OSCOnu ave
nue..
Third precinct-City barn.
Fourth precinct-924 Ninth street.
Fifth precinct-Courthouse
Sixth precinct-1434 Seventh ave-
nue.
Seventh precinct-11O1 Fifteenth
street
Eighth precinct-1910 Third avenue.
Ninth precinct - Trinity parish
house. Sixth avenue and Nineteenth
street.
Tenth precinct - Twenty-second
street hose house.
Eleventh precinet-S21 Twentieth
street
Twelfth precinct - Twenty-sixth
street hose house.
Thirteenth precinct-Rear 200 Sew
enth avenue.
Fourteenth pr scinct-3032 Fifth ave-
nue..
Fifteenth precinct-Rear 4425 Sixth
avenue.
Sixteenth precinct - 1910 Thirty.
eighth street.
Seventeenth precinct-1334 Thrift
eth street.
H. NJ. SCHRIVER, Mayor
NJ. T. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
Rock Island, H., June 2, 1913.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
MISS PIERR IN RECTAL.

MISS DOROTHY PIERR. A MUSIC
pupil at the Villa de Chantal appear
ed in a piano recital in the Villa H.
brary last evening before an audience
that filed the room. She was assisted
by Miss Louise DeleCkc. soprano. with
Miss Rose StsnEel as accomnanist.
Miss Pierr played a long and difficult
program without the aid of her notes.
and she acquitted herself in a manner
that referts great credit upon her
teachers and GeSpeaks careful and con-
sCieltioUs work on her own part.
Each number was splendidiy given.
her technic is clean and firm, her tc1e
clear and musical and her interpreta.
ticn very good. Miss Dsnecke has a
sweet soprano voice, which she uses
with clear unders.s nding of its posi-.
bilities. and she pleased with her Sc
lecuons. Miss Stengel playing the &C.
compartment splendidly. Miss PIERS
program is:
Finale-Etude mphonique-Schuman
ca A Proposal. Mary Helen Brown
tbl Where The Sunshine Grows. Salter
"a Capriccio ..... Burmeister
(bl Nocturnette .................
to) Prelude .Carn5val Mignon-S chuett
lal The Dawn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
tb) The Perfect Day-Love's Dial.
.........-......... Ashford
(c) Good Night OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Ia SherZo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Arensky
tbl Elepie - youfaroes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

A girl is indeed fortunate to be mar
ried in this month of roses.
Entertainments are showered upon
her, with freshness and beauty all
around. The birds sing, the roses and
other sweetrscented flowers are in all
their glory, the sun is a welcome Wis
itor, so no wonder the June bride" is
more talked about than any other and
enters upon this beautiful. new. re.
sponsible relation in life with more
than the usual festivities and happi.
ness.
Every magazine tells us what they
shall wear and what the wedding
breakfast shall consist of and the dec,
cartons of the tables and home; also
quiet, delightful retreats for their wed
ding trip, but no one seems to have
much to offer the bride and groom al
Homecoming time.
One darling girl last year admitted
to me that she had all that she desir
ed or needed in her home when a girl
and when it came to the home furnish
| ings, she knew nothing, nor had any
one suggested that she give it much
thought. The main thing before was
clothes, entertaining and wedding.
! "Why," she said to me, 81 never saw
wash boiler nor wash board, neither
did l know of any Of the new modern
devices for labor saving either in wash
| ing, cooking or keeping house"
! Let us take time to furnish a home
and care for It, not a large one-a liv
ing room, dining room, bed room. kitch
en- and bath-and our average June
bride is not going to spend over $500
for this, or if she has $1,000 or more
it should be planned with the same
careful Judgment
AS the kitchen is of the most vita
Importance, we will start with that
Eating is the principal industry in oul
city, and yet we have treated it will
absolute indifference in educating oul
girls. Talk about a drudge" in tn,
kitchen, which has been a favoritc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
NEW MUSIC CLUB FORMED.

THE MONDAY MUSIC CLUB is
the latest addition to the organizations
OF the city and It promises 70 be
unique and efficient enterprise. 1t has
as IT'S purpose the promotion Of good
music. the advancement Of musical in
terest, the profitable enjoyment OF
the best in music. occasional produc-
ton OF oratOrios and light operas and
the cultivation of good fellowship
among deyotees Of the art. II is pur-
posed TO form among the members
a number Of trained quartets that wiz.
appear on special programs and when
needed will be massad for ensemble
work. Rehearsais under the direction
OF LGPorte VanSant viii be held every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
SHOWER FOR MISS BURTON.

MRS. ALBERT BURTON AT HER
home, 2S1O Fifth-and-a-half avenue,
entertained 80 ladies Thursday after
noon at linen shower in honor of her
daughter, Miss Lily, whose marriage
to John Fee will take place the early
part of July. The home was beauti-
fully decorated in the wedding colors,
pink and white, lovely peonies being
used to trim the house. Luncheon
was served and Miss Burton received
many beautiful gifts of linen. In the
evening the Misses Mabel and Myrtle
Burton entertained for their sister a
company Of friends including the
young women of the stenographic de-
partment Of the Modern Woodmen,
where Miss Burton has been employed
for years. The honoree was pre-
scented with many pieces of linen.
Music was the pastime Of the evening
end refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
EVER READY CARD CLUB.

THE EVER READY CARD CLUB
was pleasantly entertained at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. n. lsaacson,
2210 Sixth avenue last evening. Five
hundred was the game and three
tables were played. The prizes went
20 Mr.. and Mrs. Isaacson. An elabor'
ate lunch was served late in the even.
ing. The members decided to discon'
tinue the meetings during the summer
and viii resume the social times in
the fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
SHOOF.CAMPEELL-

CARDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
by relatives announcing the marriage
OF DR.. George Davis Shoop and Miss
Emma Jean Campbell which took place
at st. Louis, No, June 8. DR.. Shoop
was an opthomologist and formerly a
resident Of this city until a year ago,
when he became one of the head rep
resentatives of the Fowler Bros. Land
company. His bride was a well known
young woman CT Sterling, having been
a teacher in the public schools of that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
FOR Bird EoF TODAY.

MRS. HARRY AINSWORTH EN-
tertained company of young
ladies at her home, 1925 Fifteenth-and-
half street, Moline, yesterday after
noon as courtesy for Miss Lucy Aims
worth whose marriage to ]. F. Har'
per takes place today. Sweet peas in
lavender, whit and pink we're used
fer the table decoration. Covers were
laid for fourteen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
SILVER CROSS CIRCLE.

THE SILVER CROSS CIRCLE OF
Kings Daughters held the last meet
ing of the season yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. Charles Volk, 1923 Fifth av-
enue. The meeting was very infor-
nal and no business matters were
taken up for discussion. The circle
will resume its meetings in the fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
ENTERTAINs AT TOWER.

MRS. w Z. BURGERT OF THIS
city entertained her card cub at the
Watch Tower yesterday afternoon.
After the games a three-course dinner
was served on the veranda and covers
were laid for ~. White roses were
used as decorations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
ZION LADIES AID SOCIETY

MRS. L. A. WORDLOW, 524 Twen-
tieth avenue, Moline, entertained the
Ladies' Aid society of Zion Lutheran
church yesterday afternoon at her
home. The hostess served lunch and
the ladies spent the afternoon in sew
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
GRACE LADIES MEET.

MRS. JOHN ARNELL, 1904 SEW
enth avenue, was hostess to the La
dies Aid society Of the Grace Luth-
eran church yesterday afternoon.
There were a goodly number in at
tendance and the hostess served re-
freshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
MRS. RICHARDS HOSTESS.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the United Presbyterian church was
entertained at the home of Mrs. E. c.
Richards, 1044 Fourteenth street yes
terday afternoon Only a short busi-
ness meeting was held and the ladies
enjoyed the lunch which the commit
tee served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
Il M. W CLUB.

THE H. NJ. w. CLUB WAS ENTER
tanned last evening by Miss Margaret
Huber, 1927 Twenty-ninth street.
Four new members were added to the
club. Games occupied the time and
refreshments we're served by the host
ess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
EVANGELICAL AID SOCIETY

THE GERMAN EVANGELICAL
Aid society met at the church parlors
yesterday afternoon. The regular
business meeting occupied part of the
time and refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

Erna Borell to Edward Schroeder OF
this city. No date has been set for
the wedding but it will be an avent Of
the late summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07

city. Mr.. and Mrs Shoop will be at
home after Jan. at Fowlerton, Texas.
where the groom has built beautiful
home on his ranch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. AND MRS. EDWARD GOSCH,
1907 Second street, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter, Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
SCIE ENLIST

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
s35 Twenty-third street. Sunday serv-
&c at 10:45 a. m. Morning subject,
God the Only Cause and Creator
Wednesday evening testimonial meet
ing at 7:45. The church maintains a
free reading room in the Peoples
National bank building, which is
open every week day from 1880 a.
m. to 8 p. m. and every Saturday even
ing from to 8 o'clock. All authorized
literature on Christian Science may be
read or purchased.