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Williams news., 1914-02-26
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

SNibDSl6 dlIlOCO WI udy.
 Miss Jessie Atkins left for the east Tuesday.
 J. s. Amundsen left on No. ' Tuesday for Los Angeles.
 E. J. Nordyke transacted bus mess in Winslow Tuesday.
 pr. and Mrs. Rounseville are in Phoenix this week.
 Mrs. Jerry Lee and Mrs. O Brien return ed to Phoenix Saturday.
 Marion Fix, of Putnam Val 'ey, was it town Monday.
 Wm. Naigler and wife were trading in town Monday
 Genuine Edison Mazda Electric Lamps can now be obtained at Johnson & McConkey.
 NIT. Lou Roberts of, the "Bony Smith" Camp, is spending a few days in Williams. Mrs. Winans entertained the Junior League with Colonial par ty Saturday afternoon.
 Lucille, the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Campbell has been suffering with cold the past week. l. Mrs. T. A. Moore who formerly lived in our city, but now of Selig- mau was visiting friends here We'd nesday.
 Genuine Edison Mazda Electric Lamps can now be obtained al ! Johnson & McConkey. Martin Bugglen left for Los An geles Sunday to join his wife who is visiting her daughter at that place.
 Word has been received that Walter Kinney, who is attending Lindsburg C., 'llege, is to sing in the Messiah Chorus this year.
 Chas. Adams, wife and baby, oi Flagstaff, spent Saturday and Sun day visiting F. R. Ferguson ano family.
 Mrs. s. T. Elliott, of King man who has been visiting her nephew J. s. Amundsen and family, lef for her home on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Roll ins left Tuesday on No 7 for Oakland, Cal. She received { telegram that her mother was quit sick, and she left to be with her. | Geo. w. Harben returned iron business trip to Phoenix Tuesda night He reports that he had fresl strawberries and tomatoes for din ner, and that the peach trees wer l in full bloom..
 ! We are requested to announc ] for Otto Lebsch that he has enouel pure water for all the families iG town and that every family tha wants and need water can get it a his place free of charge.
 In the city of opportunities tn opportunity is yours if you hay the pull, regardless of color, creed or politics. But the Bobby Burn Transfer Co. goes along just tn
 same phone 61 any time. Mir. and Mrs R. L. Phelps, an
 Mrs. F. J. Duff, of Steele North Ds I kota and MT and Mrs. E. J Ray
 n ond and Mrs. Young of Dawson North Dakota visited Miss Stanle last week. They went to tn Grand Canyon Thursday night an Friday.
 Fred R. Ferguson has consente e to be a candidate for school truste
 to succeed himself Fred has di
 charged the duties as clerk to tt best of his ability and has had tf
 best interest of the school at hea V at all times. Mir. Ferguson has
Williams news., 1914-02-26
M. E. CHURCH NOTICE
REGULAR SERVICES

REGULAR SERVICES
 Sunday School at 9.45 A. M. Preaching services at II A.. M. Junior League at 3 R@- M. Senior League at 6:30' D. M. Song services and preaching at r: 30 P. NJ.
 Teachers Training s F. M. Thurs of each week.
Williams news., 1914-02-26

While the Everybody g to Church Sunday, was observed by the protestant churches of Williams Sunday, they were not largely at- tended. This was partly due no doubt, to the indictment weather of Saturday. Many who had antic ipated attending gave up the idea when Saturday was so stormy. Those who did attend were well paid for their trouble. In Phoenix more than half the town attended some church on go to church Sun- day.
Williams news., 1914-02-26
FOR SALE!

Wood any length and any kind Phone or leave your orders at the News office. Prompt delivery as- sured. J. H. HALL.
Williams news., 1914-02-26
Genuine Edison Mazda Electric Lamps can now be obtained at Johnson & McConkey.

Lamps can now be obtained at Johnson & McConkey. : Republicans are anxi.,usly casting abou, in the hopes of dis covering some issue for the cam paign of 1916 of sufficient cohesive power to hold the small remnant left of it together and perchance attract others to its support. So far their efforts have been futile. If President Wilson and the dem- ,ocratic': congress continues along the lines which they have so faith fully pursued. since coming into power, the case of the Republicans seems hopeless.
 Mrs. w. D. Finney entertained the card club Friday afternoon Mrs. Geo. Rounseville was giver the first prize and Mrs. Daggs the consolation rrize.
 rnn CAYrg
Williams news., 1914-02-26

Genuine Edison Mazda Electric Lamps can now be obtained at Johnson & McConkey.
Williams news., 1914-02-26

For hay see T. H. Cureton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
ZION SOCIETY PROGRAM.

An exceptionally largely attended
meeting OF the Young Peoples society
of Zion Lutheran church was held
yesterday evening at the home Of Miss
Laura and Alvin Anderson, 1908
Eighth avenue. A program OF reading
and musical numbers was given as fol-
lows:
Piano-Miss Alfhild Lundeen.
Vocal-Miss Alice Pierson
Violin and piano trio-Miss Esther
Fryxell, Hjalmar Fryxell and Carl
Nelson.
Reading-Miss Gladly Dunlavy.
Piano duet-Misses Mabel Leaf and
Ruby Johnson.
Violin-Wilbur Palmgren.
Four new names were added to the
society roll. A delightful social houI
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
new DISCOVERY QUICKLY ENDS
kidney And BLADDER TROUBLES

cles, causing rheumatism soothes
and heals the delicate Innings OF the
bladder; and puts the kidneys and
urinary organs in a clean, strong
healthy condition.
More than a few doses Of Croxone
are seldom required to relieve even
the obstinate long standing cases.
while IL cures the most annoying
forms OF kidney, bladder trouble, and
rheumatism in a surprisingly short
time.
You will find Croxone entirely diff
ferent from all other remedies. There
Is nothing else on earth like IL. II is
SO prepared that ii is practically i'm
possible 10 take IL into the human
system without results An original
package costs but a trifie at any first
class drug store. All druggists are
authorized 20 personally return the
purchase price OF Croxone fails TO give
the desired results the very first time
you use it-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
THIS new MEDICINE
SAVES YOU MONEY

We are druggists right here In your
town and make a living out of the
drug business, but it is because people
have to have drugs and not because
we like to see people suffer-we don't.
Our duty is to render the best service
We can, and when someone Is ailing.
we are interested in seeing them take
the best medicine there Is for their
particular trouble. We don't recon-
mend "cure-alls," as we don't believe
there are such things. We don't want
you to spend more than you have to.
Some OF you get small wages, and
when you're sick, none at all, and you
should get the most for your money.
We recently came across a new rem
edy for increasing strength and build.
ing up people who are rundown and
emaciated. We know that a slight
trouble sometimes grows into a serious
one, and to stop IL in the beginning,
will save you money in the end. This
new compaund is called Rexall Olive
Oil Emulsion. II Is the best remedy.
when you are rundown, tired out, ner-
vous-no matter what the cause. It
doesn't merely stimulate you and make
you feel good for a few hours. but
takes hold of the weakness and builds
you up to healthy. normal condition.
It is a real nerve-food tonic and build
err of good blood, strong muscle, good
digestion. 1t contains Hypophosphites.
which tone the nerves, and pure Olive
OIL, which nourishes the nerves, the
blood and the entire system. Pleasant
to take. Contains no alcohol or habit
forming drugs. We promise that If
you are not perfectly satisfied with it.
we'll give back your money as soon
as you tell US. Sold only at the 1000
Rexall Stores. and in this town only
by US. s1.00. Thomas Drug Co, 1880
Second avenue, Rock Island. ILL.,
lAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
BETHANY CIRCLE MEETS.

Mrs. George Reddig, 1917 Ninth ave
nue., was hostess to largo number OF
the members OF the Bethany Home
Sewing society yesterday afternoon.
The ladies quilted two quilts for the
baby room at the home and enjoyed a
very delightful afternoon. the hostess
serving a delicious lunch after the
work session. Mrs. F. II. Kann read
a letter from Miss Media Smith. now of
Mishawaka, Ind. formerly matron of
Bethany home, who retains her inter
est and pays her dues in the society
each month. in which she tells OF her
work and sent greetings to the local
society. The society will meet next
month with Mrs. c. Muse, 1905 Thirty
seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
ELECTRIC ROADS
IN ILLINOIS CAIN
Large Advance from 1902 to
1912 Shown by Statistics OF
Census Bureau.

Washington, March 1o.-Substantial
gains in the growth OF electric rail-
ways in Illinois in the decade from
1902 to 1912 are shown by statistics
issued yesterday by the census bureau.
The number OF operating companies
increased "a per cent in that period
and the mileage of track increased 81
per cent. ..
The census report says:
1.-The figure as presented for Illinois
show general gains for the decade
19O2-1912. The number of operating
companies increased from so in 1902
to 81 in 1912, or "a per cent. There
were 1920 miles Of track in 1912, as
compared with 1885 in 1902, or an in
crease of 81 per cent. The total num-
Der of persons employed was 2S SCI in
1912, as compared with IL ,592 in 1902,
or an increase of 1O4 per cent.
"The number of revenue passengers
carried was 932 ,667,60S in 1912, as
compared with 463,190,9S0 in 1902. or
an increase Of 1O1 per cent. The gross
income in 1912 amounted to s55.S99.-
544, as compared with s25,029.257 in
1902, or an increase of 12S per cent.
"The total operating expenses in
1912 amounted to s29, ,05S, as COM
pared with s14,103,211 in 1902. or an
increase of IL per cent. The horse
power of the power plants in 1912
amounted to 174,7S0, as compared
with 1873 ,2O5 in 1902, or an increase OF
81 per cent.
"The output of stations in 1912
amounted to s9s,5s7,65s .kilowatt
hours, as compared with loo. S33, 65S in
1902, or an increase of 100 per cent
The current purchased in 1912 amount
ed to 552,249.155 kilowatt hours, the
figures for 1902 not being available"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
CAPT. DEBOIcE TORRANCE,
OLD RIVER MAN, is DEAD

Captain Deboice Dorrance, former
pilot on the Mississippi and one OF a
we'll known family of rivermen, is
dead at his home at LeClaire, the
funeral being held there this after
noon. He was "A years old and a.
native of jamestown, N. Y. When
child his parents brought him to Rock
Island, the family living here prior to
the war of the rebellion.
Mr.. Dorrance served with Company
F, sth Iowa volunteers in the civil war.
He never married. Three brothers, all
river captains, survive. They are d.
F. and Derwin Dorrance of LeClaire
and D. A. Dorrance of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10

been we'll sifted with a small q.
spoonful of baking powder. Bes,
long and hard--if you do It for \
minutes It viii not be too Ion,
Add a teaspoonful each Of lemon ~
orange juice and fold in lightly a.
whites well beaten. Bake at once s,
a loaf tin in steady oven. 1t shou,s
be done in three-quarters OF an hc,r
ScalIop of Tomatoes and Eggs
Into a pint of stewed tomatoes stir
generous cupful of fine bread crumb<
a tablespoonful of melted butter, hall
teaspoonful of sugar. pepper and sal,
to taste. Mix thoroughly and turn IA.
to a creased pudding dish. Upon Il,
top of this scallop break as many esu
as will lie upon it side by side
Sprinkle with salt. pepper and bits q,
butter and bake until the eggs are SCI
Mint Sandwiches - Pulverize ons
tablespoonful of mint leaves, DOR
over them two tablespoonful OF BOZ.
ine water. Let 1t stand for aboS.
half hour. Soak half an ounce Of
gelatine in one tablespoonful q
water. Dissolve it over hot wafer
Strain the mint into the gelatine and
when cool add pint Of rich whipped
cream and a pinch of salt. Let tais
stand in a mold until perfectly cold
and firm. Slice in thin slices and pu,
between dainty slices of bread.
Suet Dumplings-Rub a cupful Of
white suet free from strings and
powder it fine. Rub and chop Il
into two cupfuls of fine crumbs Sin
a teaspoonful of baking powder
three times with four tablespoonful
of -four and work into the crumbs
and suet Add a teaspoonful Of salt
Beat three eggs very light and stir
into a cupful and a half Of milk.
With this wet the crumbs and -four
into a rather stiff dough. Make into
dumplings with Toured hands; tie
up in cheesecloth dipped in hot water
and Toured on the inside. leaving
plenty OF room to swell and boil for
one hour. Eat with liquid sauce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10

! beads have been published several
times. Cut this out and keep It
Take one cup fine table salt and
make IL very hot. Dissolve one-half
Gun cornstarch In one-half cup mold
water. With the cornstarch solution
mix the coloring matter-red INK
bluing, Easter egg dye or ink
Now remove salt from fire and while
Il is very hot add the colored mixture.
Work with hands into a smooth dough.
Wrap in a damp Goth and break off
pieces OF equal size. molding them into
beads Remember that they shrink
in crying. String them on a hatpin
to dry for several days. Polish by
rubbing with a cloth that has been
dipped in sweet oil.
They may be strung with steel, gilt
or glass beads. They are very pretty
and very popular just now and
string of them may be sold from so
cents up. according to size OF beads
and length of string.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Can
man be mayor of a city IL he is not a
resident OF that city,
(2) Is il right to light a cigar In
the presence of ladies'?
90 When is It about time TO go
home from a public dance?
90 Also from a private one?
(5) Is it right for young lady TO
refuse" if a gentlean asks her for a
dance IL she is not engaged?
c. JR.
"a No.
(2) A man should always first ask
permission OF the ladies. Best OF all,
he should control his appetite for
cigars until he is out of their COM
pany. as the smoke makes some peo-
pie i'll.
90 Minors should be home at 10
p. m. at the latest; elders may stay
until II. A private dance is governed
by the time it begins-an early dance
closing early and late one lasting
sometimes until early morning hours.
It's not good for ones health or work,
however. to stay more than three
hours at any evening party.
go She has the privilege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

when cleaning with gasoline. rub
frat with French chalk TO preyeni
the gasoline from leaving ring
when dry the chalk can be easily
brushed OF.
Very sour fruit can be parity
sweetened by a pinch OF salt WINE
cooking. ...,,
II starched clothes get wet Win
the rain on the line do not take theIn
down. but allow them to remain until
drv and then they will retain their
original stiffness.
Flower vases often oyerbalance
when in use, for the flowers put into
them are apt to make them TOP
heavy. This defect is easily remedieo
by putting bits of lead, shot or pep
bIes In the bottom of the vase.
Fruit Cream-PeeI four bananas,
mash and rub through sieve; ado
the pulp and the Juice of two
oranges, one tablespoonful of lemon
iuice. one tablespoonful of sherry
wine. two-thirds cup of powdered SUI
gar and one and one-fourth laoie
spoonful of graduated gelatine dis
solved in one-fourth cup OF boiiine
water. Cool in ice water. stirring
constantly, and fold in the whip
from two cups of cream.
Fried Brains-Blanch the brains
by boiling them in sailed water for
ten minutes. Then put in cold water
and leave until firm, then wipe dry
Slice into pieces of uniform size'
pepper and salt, roll in beaten egg'
then in fine crumbs. Do this over
night. In the morning roll again
in egg and chacker-dust; leave on the
ice for half an hour and fry quickly
in hot fat Drain and serve hot.
Serve thin slices of crisp toast with
them.
Sponge Cake-Beat the yolks and
whites of five eggs leparate. Into
the yolks stir a cupful Of sugar and
a small teacupful Of -four that has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10

will take place during the fall. Mr..
Simon is a member of the firm OF 81
mon & Landauer OF Davenport and Is
well known in the tri-city business
world.
GUILD AT ST. PATRIcKs PARTY.
The Misses Dora and Cecilia Frey
and Mrs. Ed Lundberg were hostesses
last evening to 33 members of the
Queen Esther guild of Memorial Chris
tian church at st. Patrick's day
party. A short business session was
followed by a program consisting OF
violin numbers by Miss Elizabeth
CLANCY, vocal selections by Mrs. Mil
dred Dewey. piano numbers by Mrs.
Gertrude Huthmaker. st. Patrick day
games were played and prizes In the
contests went to Mrs. Lewis Stafford,
Mrs. Earl Greenwood and Miss Mabel
Johnston Refreshments were carried
out in green and white and the favors
were suggestive of the day. The guild
meeting next month will be held at the
home of Miss Minnie Stuhr, 1908
Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
MALT ono
~H@0
pQeBIIMS
nas stIzAIrru TEerpsoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: D II the
narents are in trouble and the mother
does most for the home and the faith
er uses bad language and scoids with
out a reason. what can We do TO make
the father different.
g) Please give me a few good
candy recipes.
81 What Is good for eczema2
a. Are black muslin dresses going
TO be worn this spring.
az stand by your mother and help
her all you can Try to be patient
with the father. Set him such a good
example and make home so pleasant
that he can't help but act differently
CD You can make a number OF dif-
ferent candies out OF one recipe Mix
the white OF one egg with enough con-
fectioner's sugar to make a stiff paste.
Divide IL into different parts. Flavor
each part differently or add different
colors. Roll some into little balls and
stick a nut in each Roll some in CO
coanut Dip some IN melted sweet
chocolate. Mix with chopped candied
OF dried fruit, make into roll and slice
in thin round pieces.
go See a doctor about this.
az One can always wear black
muslin. but II IS not a particularly
fashionable fabric.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Do you
think a cap cut round and gathered in
by a rubber band. made Of white net
over yellow silk. would be all right to
wear to dances
Can you suggest anything else that
would be pretty?
My friend has red hair. Do you
think some color other than yellow
would be pre-tier? S. S.
The yellow cap would be pretty on
red hair. think. Have a little frill
around the edge and. IL you can make
pretty ribbon flowers. make a cluster
of yellow roses or daisies to decorate
one side OF the cap.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: You've been
so kind In giving others advice and
recipes for different things that also
am going to ask a favor OF you. Could
you please tell me how to make beads
OF starch and salt? I hear so much of
them. Will they wear well and could
one take orders for them to sell?
what price would one ask?
SILENT READER.
Salt Beads-The directions for salt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
EAGLES FAIR AT THE
RINK APRIL IS TO rs

The annual Eagles fair will be held
from April Is to %, at the rink.
Every effort is being made to make
this fair the biggest success OF any
held. The proceeds will go 10 the
building fund. The committee IN
charge of the affair is headed BY
Frank Ehmke, chairman and Gus East
berg. secretary.
On the opening night the members
will parade the downtown streets with
fireworks. Many local merchants
have arranged to erect attractive
booths in the hall and several new fes
lures have been secured to make the
fair a success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
ENTERTAIN ROYAL NeIeHeoRs.

DR. Hada Burkhardt. supreme re-
corier OF the Royal Neighbors, enter
tanned at her home. 737 Seventeenth
street, last evening. Mrs Myra d. En-
right supreme oracle OF Kansas City.
and Mrs. Alice Gilliland, member OF
the supreme board OF managers OF
Springfield. and the delegates OF the
Fourteenth district OF Illinois who
were here to make final arrange
ments to attend the state meeting 20
be held at Bloomington, March IS TO
20. At 1880 O'Clock the guests were In
vited TO a beautifully decorated dining
room. the decorations being in the
Royal Neighbors' colors. purple and
white, carried out with violets and
smiIax. Covers were lad for 80 guests
and a delightful seven course dinner
was served. Following the dinner q
musical program was rendered by Mrs.
Catherine Scherubel. sister of DIR.
Burkhardt, which was very much en-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10

Neutrality-suspicious. NJ. w.
Neel of West Virginia, a new demo-
cratic member of the house, asked for
an investigation of the closing Of steel
mills operated in Follansbee, w. Va,
while the special congressional CAM
paign was in progress in his district.
He charges this method was used to
influence political sentiment against
him by making it appear that panic
was in progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
DAVENPORTERS TO SPEAK
In ROCK ISLAND PULPITS

Two Rock Island pulpits will be &C.
cupied by local option speakers
Thursday night. DR.. w. III. Blanke,
pastor of the st. Paul's Lutheran
church, of Daenport, will speak at the
West End Christian church. Mott
Sawyer, general secretary of the Dav-
export Y NJ. C. A, will speak at the
Fifteenth Avenue Christian church.
corner of Fifteenth avenue and Thir-
ty-sixth street. Both meetings are
called for 1880 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
5@ieH

pue, at a costume party. Each young
woman came dressed in a costume TO
represent a well known advertisement
and the result was many comical and
unique gowns. Games and music were
enjoyed and in a contest the prize
went to Mrs. Carl McLain- Lunch was
served cafeteria style and the affair
was both novel and very pleasant.
Miss Hazel Dooley. 4434 Seventh ave-
nue.. Will entertain the club in two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10

export. He will be assisted by Mrs.
Daniel Hayes, Jr, contralto. OF TINS
city. and Arthur A. Peterson. celiist'
of Davenport.
Ruth's band OF Broadway Prespy-
terrain church will hold meeting To-
morrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen, fZz
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
ALPHA BETA SIGMA CLUB.

The Alpha Beta Sigma club held a
meeting last evening at the home of
Miss Gertrude Hohenstein, 925
Twenty-second street. Following the
transaction of routine business matter
a social hour was enjoyed and the
hostess served a three course lunch.
The club will meet again in three
weeks with Miss Florence Ullemeyer,
10Y Nineteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A game of basketball will be played
this evening at O'Clock at the West
End Settlement between the Settle
ment girls and team of girls from the
Mckinley school in Moline.
A solo Apollo recital by Otto Fran
els Mueller will be held Thursday,
March IL. at 3 o'clock at the Harmed
& Won Maur store music room, Daven-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
SURPRISE MRS. sTEcHLINE.

A company of 10 ladies called at the
home of Mrs. Alois Stechline, 1922
Third avenue, yesterday afternoon to
celebrate her 9th birthday annivers-
airy. They spent the afternoon play
ing games and with musical numbers
and the hostess was left piece of
haviland china, parts of set of dishes
she is collecting. They took with
them lunch which was served at the
close of a very pleasant afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-10
DAUGHTERS OF COVENANT
PARTY

The Daughters OF the Covenant OF
the First Methodist church enjoyed a
St Patrick's day party last evening At
the home OF Mrs. A. F. Miller. 160oh
Twelfth street, at the time of the
regular March meeting. Following the
transaction of routine business mat