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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

by Miss Jessie Fries, sister of
the bride, and Fred Reel of Chi
Cago, nephew of the groom. Miss
Ruby Fries at the piano played the
Mendelssohn wedding march as the
bridal party entered the room and
took their places beneath an arch be-
tween the hall and dining room. Law
ender and white was used to trim the
house, syringa and iris carrying out
the wedding colors. \ supper was
served after the ceremony, syringa and
iris also being used here. The bride
wore a gown of white embroidered
crepe voile, lace trimmed and she car
ried brides roses. In her hair she
wore rosebuds and pearls. The brides
maid was dressed in silk Skinner de
chene and wore a corsage bouquet OF
white sweet peas. Mr.. and Mrs. Reel
will make their home in apartments
over the Moline theatre where they
have gone to housekeeping. Mr.. Reel
is manager of the Moline theatre and
for number of years was treasurer
of the Illinois theatre in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE BY
Mrs. Margaret P.etscher of 1919
Twenty-fifth street, Moline, of the mar
rage last JANUARY of her daughter,
Miss Bertha Pletscher. to.J. P. Steen-
burgh, son of Mr.. and Mrs Sidney
Steenburgh of 1114 Twenty-fifth street,
Moline. The marriage was solemnized
in Aledo, Jan. IA, Rev. A. f. Moody of
the Presbyterian church officiating
The attendants were Miss Marie Con-
nell of Galesburg and H. Dole of Mon
mouth. While the families of the
bride and groom and a few close
friends were in the secret, the an
ncuncement will come as a great sur
prise to the many friends of the young
people in the city. Monday evening
Mrs. Pletscher entertained relatives
at dinner in hcncr of Mr.. and Mrs.
Steenburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Steea-
burgh leave Moline within a short
time on an extensive western trip.
They will visit at Des Moines, Den
yer, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City,
Yellowstone park, and Provo, Utah,
then going on to California Mr..
Steenburgh expects to locate in lower
California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

to come to Milan and to keep these six
roads in first class condition.
The Milan Good Roads Booster as
sociation and especially Messrs. Little
and the Rathbun brothers, are entitled
to a treat deal of credit for their good
work, and they not only talk good
roads, but they have put in many
hours of real labor on same.
1t is to be hoped thet this start to-
ward improving the road between the
bridges will encourage immediate &C
tion toward making permanent road,
as the expense would be very light ow-
ing to the fact that an ample supply
of crushed rock and cinders is avail
able within few blocks of the
bridges.
will go to Sterling Thursday morn
ing to meet with the Sterling and Rock
Falls Commercial clubs, and ito make
arrangements for the entertainment of
the sociability run of the TrfCity
Ocean to Ocean Highway association
Tuesday, June "a, in which we expect
at least 100 autos to participate, leav-
ing Rock Island at a. m, going over
the Rock River Valley route, arriving
at Sterling at 1880, leaving Sterling
at p. m, returning over the Missis-
sippi scenic highway, arriving at Rock
Island at p. IN. A. Z. NISSEN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
DE scHEPPER-PARKER.

THE CHURCH OF ST. PAUL THE
Apostle was the scene Of pretty we'd
ding yesterday morning at s O'Clock,
when Miss Daisy Nj. Parker. daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs Charles VI. Parker Of
1915 College avenue, Davenport, was
unitei in marriage TO Alphorse de
Schepper Of East Moline. Rev. Faith.
er DJnChue performed the ceremony
and celebrated the nuptial mass. The
attending bridesmaid was Miss Jo-
sephins de Schepper. sister Of the
Groom while he best man was Ed
vard Milton, both being from East
MclinS The church was decorated in
green and white with bouquets CT
peonies and ferns. The wedding march
was PLAYED by Miss Charlotte Homes.
The hymns OF the mass we're sung by
the church choir the offert3ry being
a favor'e hymn Of the BRIDE. The
wedding breakfast was served at the
home % the brides parents, covers
being laid for 1G a. the flover-decora.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
CIVIC DEPARTMENT MEETING.

TOMORROW AFTERNOON AT .
O'Clock the regular monthly meeting of
the Civic department of the Woman's
club of Rock Island will BIT held in the
assembly room of the public library.
Through some misunderstanding this
has been announced as the tri-city reci-
procity meeting at which the Civic de-
partments of Moline and Davenport
will be guests. The time for the reci-
procity meeting has not been exactly
determined but it will be held during
the winter months. Tomorrow's meet
ing is simply the regular meeting of
the department William Jackson and
C. F. Gaetjer have been invited to
come at $50 at the colse of the BUSH
ness session to give informal talks on
city parks and general civic improve
ments. Mrs. \. l.. Richards, registrar,
and Mrs. Mary Robinson, treasurer,
will be at the door with membership
tickets. All who have not paid their
yearly fees are requested to come pre-
pared to do so that they may receive
their membership tickets. Any mem
Der of the Woman's club who desires
to join this department may do so by
enrolling her name and paying the
yearly fee of % cents. Mrs. c. c. Car
ter has been appointed official door
keeper for this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE COVENANT SEWING CIRCLE
of the First Methodist church will
hold it's regular business meeting at
the home of Mrs. H. T. Mott, 41312
Twentieth street, Friday.
Oakleaf camp 1895, Royal Neighbors
of America, of South Rock Island will
give a card party tomorrow afternoon
in the garage at the home of Gus
Shaffer on Twelfth street, South Rock
Island. Cinch will be the game and
hand painted prizes will be given as
gifts.
The c. w. B. NJ of Memorial Chris
tian church will hold it's monthly meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Oliver K.
Smedley, sos Fifteenth street, Fri.
day.
The Ladies Aid society of the Edge
wood Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. C. H. Dooley, 4434 Seventh ave
nue., tomorrow afternoon. A full at
tendance is desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
MILAN BOOSTERS
BETTERING ROADS
Crushed Rock Placed Between
Bridges Over Rock River,
Improving Conditions.

Rock Island, ILL.,, June II. Editor The
Argus: l wish to inform you that a
start has been made toward improving
t. road between the bridges at Mi
Ian.
Mayor Schriver kindly furnished me
with a team this afternoon and we
hauled several loads of crushed rock
from Sears and placed same at the ap-
proaches to the bridges.
We also removed all loose stones
and used pick and removed the large
boulders that were so Objectionable.
We were assisted by Nj. Little, the
postmaster of Milan, who is secretary
sociation, and Mr.. Rathbun, who is
treasurer.
The Milan Good Roads Booster as
ISOLATION has done a great deal of
good work, as the members have not
only graded and dragged practically
every road in the city limits, but have
also greatly improved the two miles
of road running east and west on the
south city limits.
They are planning big good roads
meeting and picnic as soon as the
farmers are over their rush and will
use their best cndeavor to urge the
farmers on the SIX roads leading into
Milan upon which the 5000 prize mon
ey will be given for dragging contests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

AT THE HOME OF THE BRIDE
in Moline at o'clock last evening
took place the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Bessee of Moline and Grant
Christensen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Christensen, S41 Forty-fourth
street this city. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. C. E. Hawkins of
Spencer Memorial Methodist church.
The bride was attended by Miss For
ence Glomberg of Moline. Lyman
Christensen, a brother of the groom,
acting as his attendant Little Miss
Ida Peterson carried the ring in rose.
the wedding march being played by
Mrs. Lee Peterson. The bride was
beautiful in white charmeuse, with
overdress of silk chiffon, and she car
ried an arm bouquet of white roses.
Miss Glomberg's gown was of green
crepe de chene. After the ceremony
reception was held and refreshments
were served. Mr. Christensen is en-
ployed as a woodworker in East Mo-
line. Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen will
Immediately go to Housekeeping at
305 Thirty-eighth street, Moline, and
will later take short trip east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
SWANSON-FREHSE,

LAST EVENING AT THE HOME
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Frehse, 1103 Third street, the
marriage of their daughter, Edith to
Fred ]. Swanson Of Moline took place.
The ceremony was read at s o'clock
by Rev. F. ]. Rolf Of the German
Evangelical church before a company
Of 40 of the friends OF the contracting
parties. The bride was beconingly
attired and carried flowers, her at
tendant being Miss Helen Frehse.
Ralph Swanson, brother of the
groom served rs his attendant. \
wedding supper was served, the tables
and house being decorated with flow.
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
Mrs Alice, 6itChen KIRK

fish mustard, one teaspoon; salt, one
half teaspoon; cayenne.
Directions-Chop the ham very fine
and pound in a mortar Dissolve tho
gelatine in little cold water and then
in the hot water and add TO the pre-
pared ham with the cream beaten stiff
Season with mustard, paprika and
few grains of cayenne. Mold and chill.
For sauce, beat the given amount of
cream stiff and add the remaining
ingredients. Part ham and chicken
or veal is we'll combined; especially
wnere using left-overs is desired.
Serve the mousse with this sauce as
an entree or luncheon dish. This may
be garnished with asparagus tips.
CHAUD FROID OF CHICKEN.
Material-Cold roast, chicken, one;
flour, one tablespoon; butter, one ia
blespoon; cream, one-half pint; lemon
juice, one tablespoon; onion juice, one
tablespoon; salt and pepper to taste.
Directions-Strip the skin carefully
from the chicken, and cut meat into
nice pieces about an inch and half
long and an inch wide Now put the
butter in frying pan to melt, add
to it the -four: mix until smooth; add
the cream, stir continually until it
boils and thickens; add salt and pep
per, lemon juice and onion juice or
grated onion. INTO this sauce dip
each piece of chicken, and place the
pieces on dish, one not touching the
other. Stand away until very cold.
When cold arrange the pieces nicely
on a dish, sprinkle them with little
parsley chopped very fine, garnish with
aspic jelly and parsley and serve.
PRESSED CHICKEN.
An old chicken may be used for
| this. Draw. SINCE and wipe well with
damp Cloth, put in a kettle and
cover With cold water. Place over O.
moderate fire and simmer gently until
the meat falls from the bones; add one
| teaspoonful of salt when about half
done. 1t will take about three or four
| hours to cook, if the fowl is old.
| When done take the meat from the
bones and cut it, into small pieces,
not over a half-inch square. Put the
bones and skin back into the kettle
and boil until the liquor is reduced
to one and half pints. then strain
and season to taste with salt and
pepper. Mix this with the chicken, pour
the whole into a tin mold lined with
slices of hard boiled eggs and stand
in a very cold place over night A
light weight may be placed on top to
press it together, fiat iron on a small
board is good.
When hard and cold, turn out OF
the mold, garnish with parsley and
serve. This is nice for picnics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
Fac KAE's CHILDREN PARTY.

THE Fac KAE CLUB MET YES.
terday at the home of Miss Margaret
Anderson ,917 Nineteenth street. The
entertainment of the afternoon was
novel and resulted in much merri-
ment, the hostess having requested
her guests to come attired as small
children. A candy hunting contest,
aroused much interes: in which Miss
Hazel Willis received the prize. Miss
Elizabeth Bryan was pronounced the
NEST likely child and received a prize
A daintily arranged two-course lunch
cen was served. The next meeting
Of The Fac Kaes will occur June 25 at
the Watch Tower, Miss Fac Somers.
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

that two dark people will not agree?
go How can / remove hair from the
face without harming the skin? "a
What is good to make the skin of the
neck white? 90 What is a pretty
name for girls club? HELEN.
~ Perhaps you have been allowing
him too many liberties, my dear. A
man always gets tired OF girl who is
too free with him. If you have lost
mis- affection / doubt if you can get il
back. Perhaps you have not lost ii,
but expect too much demonstration of
affection from him. Be reasonable. Al
so be modest and make yourself inter
esting and in that way retain his
friendship. (2) 1t is temperament,
no. color, that makes people disagree.
49, There is no way of permanently
removing hair, except by the electric
needle. Peroxide will bleach hair so
it will not be so noticeable, but much
of this will harm the skin. (4) Apply
lemon juice. 60 ASK the members to
each submit a name on a folded piece
of paper. drop all papers into a hat
or bag and have the youngest men,
Der pick one out blindfolded. Take
the one she picks for your club name.
Dea. Mrs. Thompson: % / am 15
years Of age and am ) feet 5 inches
tall and / weigh about $50 pounds Am
well proportioned? (2) Do you
think a boy of my age should take a
young lady one year my junior to a
moonlight excursion? { 81 How is this
name spelled correctly, Marion q
Marian? t4) Is Johnson necessarily a
Swedish name?
ANXIOUS LAWRENCE.y
a. You are a little heavy for your
age. 90 l do not think so, my boy
/ You are hardly man enough yet to be
protection to a young lady. 60
Both ways are correct. ca No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
HoNoREE AT SHOWER.

MISS MILE BLOCHLINGER
was the honoree at a shower given at
the home of Miss Mary Smith, 2721
Eighth avenue, last evening. Miss
Blochlinger received many handsome
pieces of linen.
The house was decorated in the
brides chosen colors, blue and white,
ba2kets of cut flowers adjoining the ia
BILE and house. dainty luncheon be-
ing served by the hostess. The even
ing was spent in games and music,
Miss Leslie Newburg md Miss Lily
GramanZ winning prizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
HEART ard
HOME >.
PROBLEMS

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am 141z
years old. My mother il dead and !
keep house for papa and my brothers.
] expect TO entertain several girl
friends at dinner in a short time. %
Now am by no means an expert cook
and / shall be greatly pleased il you
give me a few suggestions as to what
20 serve and the proper way to serve
H. 90 What besides flowers can be
used as a centerpiece?
THE LADY OF THE HOUSE"
"a Give them a simple dinner, lit.
tie Lady of the House" and serve it
nicely, and then you won't be all "fius-
trated and tuckered out" Start with
a clear soup, with salty crackers or
strips of toasted bread. If you must
have FISH, serve that next, with potato
chips. thinly sliced bread and a reli ii
(olives. pickles Or SUCH. After the
fish comes the meat course. A roast
of veal would be nice, or you might
have veal outlets, creamed new pota-
toes and any fresh vegetable in sea
son-asparagus on toast would be
nice.
After the meat course comes the
salad. This can be vegetable or fruit
salad and should be very daintily serv-
ed, with crackers. You can save work
by serving the salad with the meat
course if you wish.
Finally serve your cake and coffee,
sailed nuts or candy CT ice cream or
fruit Clear each course from the ia
BILE before you serve the next. Get one
Of your girl friends 10 help you.
90 A fern would be pretty, with
bright bows OF ribbon stuck among the
greenery. You might dress a pretty
doll and prop her so she stands in the
middle Of the table. holding in her
hand ribbon streamers reaching 10
each plate: at the end 0. each stream
or attach the place card or dinner IA
vor.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Your heart
and home problems have interested
me so greatly of late that | cannot
help putting faith in you and your
work. % I'm a girl OF 10 and have
been quite intimate with young mar
of %. of whom | think a great deal
Seems he does not feel as warm to
ward me as he used to. How can / re
gain his kind affection? (2J Is it true
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

Mae Casey sang "Oh, Promise Ne"
There were also solos by Hugh Burt
and Miss Amanda Smith. The bride
wore a beautiful gown of white char
meuse with a bodice of real lace.
Her veil hung from Juliet cap,
crowned with lilies of the valley and
she carried brides roses. Her maid
wore blue charmeuse trimn1-d with
pink rosebuds and she carried kilar-
ney roses. She wore a panama hat.
Following the service a wedding
breakfast was served at the home Of
the brides parents, 1928 Fourteenth
and-a-haIf street Mr.. Leithner is
connected with the Leithner-Weisbar
Electrical Contracting company, and
the new home will be in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
ROYAL cINCH CLUB.

YESTERDAY MRS. EMIL F. Hell
penstell entertained the members Of
her club at her home, 1904 Fifteenth
street. The house was sweet with the
combined bloom of carnations, roses
and peonies. The hostess served
dainty luncheon at the close of the
games. Mrs. Leila Grotegut was win
ner OF the first prize, Mrs. Julia Grote-
gut. second, Mrs. Carriah. consolation.
The club had as its guests Mrs. Lille
Lettig of Indianapolis. Mrs. Mold OF
Denver and Mrs. F. G. Maihack of
Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
TWO MORE JUDGES APPOINTED.

OWING TO THE FACT THAT WILL
liam Jackson, judge in the Fifth ward,
and Mrs Mary Wadsworth, judge in
the Third ward, expect to be absent
from the city the greater part of the
summer, two extra helpers have been
appointed by the Civic department of
the Womans club for the floral con-
test. Mrs A. NJ Parker will assist
Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Folsom in
the Third ward and H. D. Mack will
be assistant to Mr. Jackson in the
Fifth ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
gQL'l.llElC|X

ted table, where carnations and ferns
carried out the brides chosen colors
Mr.. and Mrs. de Schepper LEFT on the
noon train for Chicago. The new
home will be in East Moline on the
return from the wedding trip. The
bride has for the past three years
been head OF the cake department of
me Boston store. Moline. Mr.. de
Schepper is "a well known clothing
merchant and proprietor of a store in
East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
REEI-E RIES.

MISS ETHEL MAY FRIES, DAUGH-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Freis, 243O
Eighteenth-and-a-half avenue, Moline,
and Harry Reel, also of Moline, were
united in marriage last evening al s
o'clock at the home of the brides
parents. Rev. R. S. Haney of the Sec
ond Congregational church, Moline, Of
fciated in the presence of so guests.
The bridal couple was attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
LEiTHNER-HIPPLER.

MISS IRENE HIPPLER, DAUGH.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Hippler Of
this city and w. H. Lei-hner of Moline
were united in marriage yesterday
morning at St. Joseph's Catholic
church, Dean J. J. Quinn officiating.
Miss Moneta Sands of Geneseo and
Claude Hippler acted as attendants.
Mrs. ice Meenan presided at the or
san and preceding the service, Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

Costume of charmeuse. Chemisette,
collar and cuffs of mousseline finished
with narrow plated frills and fancy
hemstitching. Embroidery in vivid
Colors ornaments vest section. The
-ong kimono sleeves have turnback
cuffs Of mcUsseline. The narrow belt
is trimmed in front with embroidery
and fringe The skirt is draped in
the back from under the tunic. A
plated panel at the front is drawn to-
gether low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
AIKEN STREET SOCIETY

MRS. OTTO RAIN, $50 WEBB
street, South Rock Island, was hostess
yesterday to the Aiken Street society.
Mrs. Rain was assisted by Mrs. S.
Liedtke and Miss Emma Saunderson.
The general routine of business was
held after which refreshments were
served. The meeting was well attended.
The next meeting will be held June %
at the home of Mrs. Thomas German
on Webb street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
MIS-. ZIMMERMAN ENTERrAINs.

MRS. j. ZIMMERMAN, 41S ELEV-
enth street, entertained company at
her home yesterday, "a being present.
The afternoon was pleasantly spent
in games and in an informal social
way. The rooms were decorated
in pink and white. roses and car
nations being chosen. the same
colors being carried out in the deli
cious luncheon served by the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
TO ENTERTAIN FOR GUEST.

MRS. R. F. SWANSON OF go
Twenty-fourth street, will entertain
twin city young ladies at her home
Friday afternoon as a courtesy to her
house guest, Miss Laura Lofgren of
Fort Madison, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
GremtZ-EorRleaf.

Ralph d. Gremtz of Moline,
son of Conrad F. Gremtz, was married
yesterday to Mrs. Della Johnson Fors-
leaf of Orion, ILL.,, Justice of Peace Carl
Kuehl officiating. After the ceremony
they departed on wedding journey to
Milwaukee, Chicago and other points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

cess, large attendance being pres
en-. A short program was given. Mr..
Haas of Davenport gave several read
ings and Miss Milly Beck and Frank
Freistat delighted with musical num-
bers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
Warthin.GiIliIan.

Miss Mary Gillian and Harry War
thin, both of Waterloo, Iowa, were
married June II at Moline, Justice
Carl Kuehl officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
Greenwood-Binaham.

June occurred the marriage of
Mrs May Bingham to Lee Greenwood,
both of East Moline, Justice Carl Kuehl
officiating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12
SALE AT TRINITY.

THE SALE CONDUCTED AT TRIM
fly Episcopal church last night by st.
Elizabeth's guild met with great sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-12

Although flowing and luxuriant eff
fects are quite modish in the seasons
gown the tailored suit trim and clean
cut, still is high in favor. This dress
by Ferrand Of Paris is typical of the
best in tailored effects. The material
used is tan tissue. The trimming is
black satin, with pleated lace collar
and cuffs.