Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-09

March 4, at the home Of her grand
mother, Mrs. Gwen Thomas. There
we're % present and the evening was
delightfully."- spent in playing games
Nice refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
Sam Linton of near Orion visited
his brother DR. G. c. Upton. here Fri
day.
The ladies of the Fortnightly club
we're guests OF Mrs Nellie Russell
Tuesday afternoon at which tine the
topic under discussion was the
Child" Roll call was responded to by
humorous stories OF child life An
interesting paper on The Health Con-
test-Better Rabies" was read by
Mrs Laura Pinkerton- Short talks:
L. when should the training OF the
child begin" 2. Teaching children
to respect the rights of others were
given. Miss Elizabeth Martin of Mon
mouth. district president Of Federat-
ed clubs for the 14th congressional
district Of Illinois was present and
presented the subject of state and
district declarations IN a very able
manner The Fortnightly voted to
Join the federation Refreshments
were served and social hour was en-
ioyed.
Clarence Bfsseu returned home last
week from Columbia, Mo-, where he
has been attending the agricultural de-
partment of the State university.
Mrs. Mary Robinson entertained the
members of the w. c. T. Q. at her
home Friday afternoon. A good pro-
gram was given, which was followed
by social hour.
Born, to MI and Mrs. Joe Graham,
Monday, March 2, daughter.
William David went to Peoria Thurs
day.
o. e. Griffin and family moved TO
farm, which was occupied by II. c.
Anderson last year.
Jessie Adams Of Albert City, Iowa.
Is visiting st the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Dorman, who live west of Viola.
Miss Margaret Thomas was the guest
OF relatives IN Keithsburg from Friday
last until Tuesday.
Miss Leila Chesley accompanied her
sister, Mrs. W. W. Morgan, to Knox
vile Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan
have purchased a farm near Knoxville,
to which place they are moving.
The usual changes which take place
the first of March in the way OF mcv-
ing have been going on the past week
William Fell moved to the John Will
son farm, which was occupied by Err
nest Green the past year. Mr.. Green
moved to the McKinnon farm north
east of town, which he recently pur-
chased. William Howton moved to
the j. F. Anderson farm southwest OF
town. James Crawford, who has been
hired by Willard Garrett the past year,
moved to Norwood, where he will be
employed by James Grey. Ray Nc
Cav will work for Mr.. Garrett this year
and will occupy the place vacated by
NJ. Bradford. Ben Laughrey has NOV |
ed to the Collins Bros. tenant house !
and will work for them. Albert Wal
gren of New Windsor will be employed
by A. G. Frakes, moving into the house
vacated by Mr.. Laughrey. James Ho-
gan moved over from Taylor Ridge !
and viii live on the Morgan place,
which was purchased by Mr. Rausch.
Mrs. Jennie Fender of Aledo return |
ed to her home in Aledo Tuesday even, |
ing after few days visit with her |
cousin, J. l.. Robinson.
Mrs. Carrie Richardson left for |
Chicago Saturday on a business trip.
Mrs. Ida Robinson went to Aledo |
to attend the funeral of |
her cousin, Mrs. Lila Foote Babcock !
A. M. Barron. manager of the Tri- |
County Light & Power Co. met with |
the village board at their regular
Monday night. The subject
of lighting the streets by electricity
was presented by Mr. Barron. The
station located south of /