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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
YRS ELIzAEErE TEs4psoN

Dear Mrs Thompson: am an or.
phau girl 81 Is I am in high school
and living with ms grandmother
naturally love homework and nearly
work myself sick sometimes. bu;
well. of-en wish I had a home OF
my own and someone 20 love me, be
cause I know ms own folks don't love
me said that I wanted a home OF
my own one day TO grandma and
she was Mortified at the very
idea that a girl 30 Young as ] should
even think OF such a thing. Yet she
was married az =.
Is Il wrong for me 20 want a home
OF my own and some love AT least?
nv mother had -. Nitus dance when
she was nine and Was always nervous.
and now ] have inherited that nerv-
BUSINESS. 50 the doctors have told me-
and yet grandma says there Is no such
thing a. nervousness in young folks
Ike me. Is thai 500
/ have often heard her say She
wished ] had never been born. ! am
almost afraid TO speak to her. Do
ycu suppose ! could win her love in
any way But am so afraid OF her
! almost hate 20 try.
UNHAPPY.
II is not wrong for you 10 want The
cOmpanionship OF people your own
age. my dear little girl. And II you
are sweet and pleasant To the boys and
girls you meet in school. they viii
Certainly love you and want your
company whenever possible. Ask
your grandmother n she won't allow
you 10 have some OF the girls and
boys visit you now and then. and have
q little party for you once or twice a
year. II YOU ask her very nicely she
may be glad 20 hep YOU.
Anyway. be pleasant always Try
20 forget that You have a temper
Win love By loving others-that's he
only way 10 be loved. Won know
When you feel tired and blue" look
into the glass and rim az yourself.
Dent cultivate your nervousness.
Make yourself so healthy and strong
that you won't know what nerve.
mean. II you are healthy and clean
you will also be good looking.
When you are a little older. my
dear. 10 will be time enough TO think
Of making a home for yourself. No
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

opening of the college work took place
yesterday morning in chapel.
During the holidays all save a few
of the students were home to celia
brate the merry occasion at the
hearth. The occasion was not al
together happy for some as was espe
cially the case with Harold Enstan
He was spending the vacation with
relatives in Rockford and a few DAYS
ago was summoned to his home in
Washington, d. c., by the sudden
death of his father who had sue
cumbed following an operation at til,
Johns Hopkins hospital Deceased
was considered one of the leading min
listers in the Augustana synod and his
death will be mourned by host Of
friends in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
IN ITS NEW QUARTERS IN
OLD Y. M. G.. A, Bull DING

The Rock Island Electric Construc-
ton & Machinery company has been
busily engaged for several days in
moving its stock TO the new quarters
in the old Y. NJ. c. A. building, finish
ing yesterday.
The work of remodeling the old
building is rapidly nearing completion
but it will take two or three weeks be-
fore the company will be ready for
the public opening. The building has
undergone many changes anC It would
be difficult to recognize the in .erior
The company expects to have the most
attractive quarters of any firm in the
tri-cities in its line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
oAKLEAF CAMP INSTALLATION

Oakleaf camp No. 1895 Royal Neigh.
bors OF America OF South Rock Island
held installation of officers last even
ing at Woodman hail. Mrs. Elizabeth
HALEY and Mrs. Edith HALEY acting
as installing officers.
Following are the officers seated:
Oracle-Mrs. Velma Johnson.
Vice oTacle-Mrs. Selma Hanson.
Past oracle-ATrs. Augusta Alberry.
characteristics. Charlotte Schaef-
fer.
Recorder-Mrs. Jennie Stapley.
Receiver-Mrs. Jennie DeVoe.
Marshal-Mrs. Cornelia Burgess.
Assistant marshal-Mrs. Anna
Burke.
Inner sentinel-Mrs. Marie Webb.
Outer Sentinel-Mrs. Dolly Barnes.
Managers for three years-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Houldsworth, Mrs. Matilda
Gaethje and Mrs. Lizzie Seebrendt.
Physicians-Drs. -. l.. Eddy and
Emily Wright
Pianist-Mrs. Alice Denton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
oAkHILL SOCIAL CLUB.

Members of the Oakhill Social club
enjoyed a delightful afternoon yester-
day at the home of Mrs. F. S. Mccall,
1908 Twenty-eighth street. The ladies
busted themselves with their fancy
work and buffet luncheon was served
them before the close of the afternoon.
The club will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Alice Skallberg, 1909 Twenty
eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
young man OF u years. Have been
going with 4 young lady OF 81. We
are engaged and ! am sure that she
knows I care a lot for her. She is
teaching schoo. and wants me to wait
until June before we are married.
We have been engaged for nearly a
year.
This girls mother objects to my
marrying her and the girl tells me
that unless her mother stops com
planning about my going TO see her she
will have 10 break our engagement.
Do you think this girl can really
care for me the way she ought to I'M
der the conditions? READER.
viii tel you honest5. my hoy.
that / don't think this girl really cares
for you. She is only holding ON to you
because she can't find a man near her
own age who wants to marry her. l
have no respect al all for a woman
OF Il vino Is willing 70 marry boy of
20. II Won were 80 and she 81. IL
would look better. for then you would
know something more about the world
and about women. and IL could be as
svmed that you were really choosing
her because You two were congeniai.
But beth 81 You VIII regret i. II you
marry now. Let her break the en-
sagement or she really VIII. or get
out OF IL some way. Then wait for
the real love OF your lire-a girl who
can be real companion TO you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: What would
you advise for superfluous hair?
JANE.
The best way 10 remove superfu-
GUS hair is To have a professional treat
II with an electric needle. There is no
other sure WY. The remedies to
apply 10 the skin usually harm the
skin and spoil the complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

All the beauty of the gracefully drap-
ed peg-top would be lost II a long coat
were worn. therefore we have the short
coat. The favored model is cutaway
in front and forms a rounded point in
back. Some are cut with kimono
sleeves: others have the set-in sleeve.
The coat shown in si37 has a set in.
three quarter sleeve and Is slightly
draped IN front. The material is ma
telasse In a dull green; the skirt is of
duvetyn in the same shade OF green.
A narrow edge of fur outlining the
collar. cuffs and bottom OF the coat give
a smart touch.
The skirt Is a design that may be
made In one or two pieces. The full
ness is arranged in soft plaits at the
waist
This coat, sl37. may be copied In
size SO with "a yards of ~ inch ma
terial. The skirt. sls4. requires 2a
yards OF AZ inch material for size "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

the colors in the other rooms. The
bride wore n gown OF cream silk made
with a surplice overdress OF lace. The
draped skirt was caught up with tiny
pink rosebuds. After the ceremony a
wedding supper was served by Miss
Edna Willett. assisted by Mrs. Maud
Deming. an aunt of the bride Guests
from out OF the city were Mrs. Dem
Ing OF Aurora. Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. VIII
lett and Charles p. Benton of Daven-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
BEAR-DAY.

Today at high noon took place the
marriage OF Alfred l.. Bear. son of
Commissioner Jonas Bear and Mrs.
r. b. Day of ST. Louis, the ceremony
being performed by Judge Benjamin
F. Bell at the home of Mr.. Bears
father. 500 Eighteenth erect The
marriage is the elimination of
a romance that had its beginning in
the northern WOODS of Wisconsin.
where Mir. Bear was acting as guide to
a party which included his bride of
today. She is an ardent angler and
a woman OF charm. Mr. Bear was born
and reared in this city and attended
the schools of the city. He is an ex-
member of the local Company and
served in the Spanish-American war
being promoted to first lieutenant at
the close of the war. He is also one
OF thu organizers of the Rock Island
lodge OF Elks. Mr.. and Mrs. Bear will
reside in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
AIKEN STREET SOCIETY.

well attended meeting of the La
dies Sewing society of Aiken street
chapel was held yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Charles Schnick,
1850 Fourteenth street Plans were
made at this time for the annual sup
per to be held at the chapel Jan. II
when the members entertain their
families. The ladies had brought their
work and busted themselves with that
and the hostess served nice lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
DANCE AT ROCK ISLAND CLUB.

The dancing party given at the Rock
Island club last evening proved very
enjoyable affair and was attended by
a large number of couples. During the
first part of the evening instruction IN
the new dance steps was given and
later the regular dance program was
taken up. \ lunch was served during
the evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
ALPHA. BETA SIGMA CLUB.

The Alpha Beta Sigma club was en-
tertained last evening at the home of
Miss Florence Ullemeyer, 1907 Mine
teenth street, and after the routine of
business a social hour was enjoyed =.
Miss Ruth McCullom was reelected as
secretary-treasurer for the coming
year The hostess served nice re-
freshments and the club will meet
again next month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAM.

Z
The music department of the Mo
line Woman's club held a meeting
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Byron
Skidmure. $50 Twenty-ffth street,
Moline when a further study of Rus
sian composers was taken up, and
Anton Rubenstein music made up the
program which was as follows;
Literary Study-Mrs. II. l.. Bullen.
Characteristics of the Man and Mu-
sician-Mrs. Morgan, Miss Mollie
McEniry. Mrs. Baker. Mrs. ]. J. Dor
gan. Mrs. II. s. Blakemore, Mrs. VIII
liam O'Neill and Miss Della Stone.
Paper-"Russian Musical Women"
Mrs. George Jackson.
Vocal, two numbers-Mrs. a. p.
Griggs.
Piano-"Toreador ct Andalouse."
Miss Grace Abram and Mrs. William
O'NeiH.
Voice-"Thou Art Like Unto a
Flower" Miss Anna May Simmon.
Duet-"The Angel" Miss Simmon
and Miss Verna Cooper.
Piano Melody in and a selec-
ton from Rubenstein, Mrs. Byron
Skidmore.
Piano Nocturne opes. IS and S, Mrs.
Charles Schmidt.
Vocal-"Roberto o'tocheadoro (Mey-
erbeer) Memory" cray Rosaline
Park, Mrs. Huesing, accompanied by
Miss Florence McCombs.
At the conclusion of the program the
hostess served light refreshments At
the February meeting reciprocity day
will be observed and the music de-
partment will give a program for the
Chaminade club in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
CRESCENT cINcH ctus

Mrs. Allen Pratt, 1000 Eighth street
entertained the members of the Cres.
cent Cinch club last evening. In the
caro- games the prize winners were
Mrs. L. l. Hance, Mrs. Louis Reddig
MRS. X Ransom and Clifford Owens
A. f. McInnis and r. Ransom &C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
Three Months Free.

Subscriptions to Indian River Farm
er, for truckers. fruit growers. general
farmers and folks who want to know
about Florida. Address Indian River
Farmer, Vero, Fla (Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

An extremely smart design IN sd
for young lady is shown IN
While IL is comparatively simple 4
saved from plainness by the yo 49,.
the skirt and the unusual collar Inss
draped collars are becoming very ~
ular. and one OF the newest a.
to make them OF is white orssA !.
Although this material never Io 80
well after being laundered. II ,.r-
tremely dainty while fresh. and So
al chemisettes and collars may "
with each frock. ..,sf
The long ribbon sash Is p,,sn
touch 10 a dress OF this descfg ..s,s
This one Is OF brocaded vsive'
showing several bright coiors, -
In size IS this dress may oe ss,s
with Az yards of SO inch mater'A'
/ u yards OF ribbon for the sash'
No. SlS7-sizes 81 10 81.
No. S164-slzes % to 50.
No. 7S43--sizes 1s. II and is
Each pattern Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
MEETINe TRINITy cuILp.

The weekly meeting of Trinity guild
of Trinity Episcopal church was held
yesterday, Mrs. o. Z. Sippel, PTS
Eighth avenue, acting as the hostess
1t was regular work meeting and the
hostess served lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
ENDOWMENT FUND SOCIETY.

Mrs. G. r. Johnson. 93I Fifteenth
street. yesterday entertained the mem
bers Of the Endowment Fund society
r Augustana college at the January
session. AT the business session a
straw vote OF the society was taken to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

the games the hostess served lunch.
The club will meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Warren Duffin, 1929 Eleventh
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

Christiana-The French authorities
have made formal request to the au-
thorities here to hold Ferdinand Pin
ney Earle, the American artist, and
Miss Charlotte Herman in Jail pend
ing extraditioD formalities. The cou-
pie are charged with abducting Earle
son, Harold, from a school in France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

Madison, Wis, Jan. 1913.-M. d. Rey-
nolds says This i to certify that
Il have been a great sufferer from
rheumatism since 1894. Contracted
the, disease while working with a
snow pillow on the railroad For sew
eral years 1 have been obliged to use
crutches great part of the time
Having used three boxes of the Meri-
toll Rheumatism Powders, 1 have
thrown away the crutches and am
now almost fully recovered. 1t GER
tainly has done wonders for me and
l heartily recommend it. NJ. d. Rev
nolds. II. o. Rolls, Rock Island, Ill.
exclusive agent.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

To obtain either pattern illustrated nh
1 out this coupon and enclose IS cents In
| stamps OF coin. he sure TO state number
4 OF pattern and size. measuring over the
\ fullest part of the bust Address Pattern
/ Department. care OF this paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
CITY is BEHIND
OTHERS IN AREA
Moline and Davenport Ahead in
Expansion in Proportion to
Population.
ROCK ISLAND MUST GROW
South Rock islander Gives AnneSa'
ton Opponents Some Facts to
Think About.

"Why anyone with property in South
Rock Island should be opposed TO an
nexation is more than | can under
stand" said a well known South ROCK
Island man to The Argus today The
districts which have already joined
the city have profited by the deal and
there are other sections which Will
reap the same benefits il they will but
take advantage of their opportunity.
Moline, with population less than
that of Rock island, has an area of
5.45 square miles, against 3.o square
miles in this city. Davenport, with
under $4,000 population. considerably
less than double that of Rock Island,
has square miles. notwithstanding
there is a much larger densely settled
area. Rock Island is bound to develop
ultimately to Rock river. 1t has no
other way to grow.
Those opposing further territorial
accessions probably fail to realize the
increase in property values which will
almost Immediately result. When
water. sewer. lights, health, fire and
police protection are extended to
territory it gives opportunity for de-
velopment for residence purposes
which is not possible to any tracts not
so provided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
Will Aid Rapid Transit.

The time is not far distant when
South Rock Island is TO be given still
better transportation facilities than it
now has and annexation will hasten
this. The Tri-City Railway company
may be relied upon to extend its Long
View line and the stub on Thirty
eighth street to the south as soon as
there is sufficient development of the
district to warrant the invectment
and the double tracking OF the Watch
Tower line has been under considera-
tion for some time.
IF anyone living in South Rock Is
land doubts the desirability OF being
within the city limits let him spend an
hour or two interviewing those living
in the residence section of the city as
10 whether they would care TO have
their property taken out OF the city
and lose the improvements which
municipal government alone could
bring them. Evidence enough TO salts
fy the most doubling would be gotten
very speedily"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09
LOCAL DOLNGS IN TABLOID FORM

brokers, 423 S. Clark st., arrested.
Alleged to have failed to register
property pawned.
James v. WhiteIock, 70, 6612 Par
nell av., struck by auto. Dead. Geo.
w. Reynolds, 1909 w. Garfield blvd,
driver.
Women to fight effort to prevent
movie film censorship.
KeIIogg.Mackay Co., 4o3 w. 18th
ST., bankrupt Liabilities, $1,000,000.
Pottawatomie nation of Indians
lose suit. Wanted to enjoin improve
ments on lake front.
Chas. Heyer, IS, 9127 Commercial
av., suicided. Rope.
Mrs. Ruby Zane sues for divorce.
Charges husband with kidnapping
child.
Miss Della Knight, n, Decatur, ILL.,,
and Abraham Martin, %, New York,
arrested. Planned elopement. Girls
father objected to marriage.
New counterfeit $40 certificate.
Bears serial No. E56709.
Auto smashed into Western aV. car.
Chauffeur fed, abandoning auto.
Police seek owner.
Frank Anderson, 1910 Sheffield av.,
censured by coroner's jury. Auto
struck and fatally injured Emil Carl
son, 35, $50 Barry av.
Safe blowers entered Michael Sulli-
vans saloon, 3O2 w. 47th st. Blew
strong box open. Routed by woman
with hammer
Four men arrested by detectives on
tip from woman. Said to have been
identified as burglars.
G. MoreIIi, 1922 Newberry aV., rob-
bed on car. $258 Canadian money.
Gleason suspends gaming squad.
Detectives must keep own territories
clean.
VIM. sangorsky, 1s, 2o1o w. soth
ST., run over by A., T. & S. F. freight
train. Dying.
Megeroech Moonjain walked into
DO1ioo Of fiOD ond ocIynd RI he IOoknd
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-09

av., i'll, turned on gas. Revived.
Twelve society matrons fired from
Artists tableaux. 36-inch waist lines
too large for roles.
Firemen called to Federal bldg.
Column of smoke $50 feet above
sidewalk Vacuum cleaner renovat-
ing furnace.
Frank Lorenz, 6o1o S. MarshfieId
av., sent to Detention Hospital. AL
legged to have attacked women in En-
glewood district
Death of Bessie Dulska, 7, 3458 S.
Morgan ST., due to accident, accord
ing to coroner's jury.
Frank McLasky, 20, 1920 N. Craw-
ford av, fined 5000 and costs. Drunk.
1913.
Jerome J. smrz, "a, banker, Argo,
H., freed on bond. ...
Michael Harris, 1915 w. Harrison
ST., arrested. Alleged pickpocket. Had
Michael Van Horns wallet in pocket.
Marriage license clerk posts bull
letin. II prospective candidates on
list, against whose marriage guard
ians protest. -.s
License of Louis Citro, SO S. Canal
ST., largest labor agent in Chicago,
revoked by board of labor commits
sioners. Nine counts.
Harry Wiess, 80 S. Canal ST., lost
license. Improper records and failing
to make refunds $50.
Jacob Berger, 1907 w. 18th ST.,
butted into argument. Received
bucket of boiling water on head.
Paul JaWryzki, II, arrested for
picking coal on G. & N. w. tracks.
Promised job and given ton of coal
by Judge SABBATH.
Five couples eIope. Three foiIed in
race to altar. Range from 16-year-
old girls to man of So.
Unemployed meeting at lntena-
tionaI Labor Hall, 534 Wells st., Sun
day, Jan. II, p. m.
Utilities board ordered accident re-
norris and nnyU station of Crate I'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS
he Cincinnatf Enouirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 After woman has raised a family she may not have much use for her husband. But at that she thinks more of the old man than she does of the new woman.
 Just because man has big fountain pen and leather covered check book sticking out of his pocket all the time is no sign that he has anything in the bank.
 The only way in which some boys take after their fathers is to wear paws old pants cut down.
 One of the first things woman learns when she butts into society is that 1t is very improper to shake hands as if she meant 1t.
 Some men are blind to their own faults because they take too many eye-openers
 Another trouble with the world is that too many men imagine the school of ex- perience Is night school.
 When friend husband brings home q box of candy unexpectedly, friend wife lies awake all night worrying over what kind of an ornery trick he is trying tc make up for.
 The man who tries to put you wise to yourself Is as popular as an alarm clock He is making a noise for your own good but you feel like throwing something al him.
 The reason why a man gets mad and won't eat anything if he sees fly in the dining room at home is because he can go to a fishing camp and eat files for . week and have a fine time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
The County High school

''The state commission on the location of a high school for Jefferson county hav- ing selected an admirable site offered by and growing suburb of Birmingham it is hoped that the money will soon be raised for erection of the building, said a prominent citizen especially interested in education, but with no pecuniary interest in the town referred to.
 "In many counties high school buildings have been or will be erected at cost of about $76O0 But Imperial Jefferson should have a school building of some pre- tensions, and s50,00o should be the mini- mum cost. A S75,OOO building might be ad- visable, but $50,0O0 will put up solid structure with tasteful architectural de- sign. The county board of revenue Is ex- pected to appropriate $25O0O or $3O.O00. Tar rant City, Boyles and Inglenook, all close together, will raise the remainder of the money necessary.
 "The board of revenue may not be ready to act on this county school proposition before next fall. but If the members will only indicate their intention the additional financing could be looked after at once and construction plans developed. The school authorities had an idea, I believe, that ground would be broken this summer, and that the building would be far enough advanced to be opened in January next, but little more time will be required. It may be assumed now that Jefferson county will have handsome high school at Tarrant City in time for next falls term"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Business Improving

Business is fairly active in the wes and the middle west. and early in July great activity is expected" said Charle: r. Denning of Chicago
 The enormous wheat crop has, oi course, Stimulated general trade In many states all the crops are promising. As far as my information goes, this will be if not the greatest crop year in the history of the country not far from it.
 T voted the democratic ticket in 1912 vember when a new Congress Will be elected My republican friends think that we would have had better business con ditions in this country had it not been for the fact that the democrats were in power. Of course, think different. For year, at least there has been great business depression in most parts of the world. If there have been pessimists in New York there have been pessimists also in Europe I believe that if the republicans had continued in power there would have been more or less business recession There are signs everywhere now of business revival, and the chances are that the democrats will have ma jority in the next House-not so large, perhaps, as at present-and that in 1916 the democratic presidential ticket will be elected. That will mean Woodrow Wilson for second term