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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
FINISH PROGRAM
FOR EXPLANATORY
Girls Big Eight Event to Be
Held in This City-Miss
Blakemore Speaker.

Arrangements for the Big Eight de-
clamatory contest for girls, to be held
here Friday night, have been complet-
ed. The local representative, Miss
Ruth Blakemore. is to be the second
speaker on the program, and it is ex-
pected that she will rank high. The
following program has been arranged:
In the Palace OF the King"-Madge
Bishop. Monmouth.
Father" CGilsou) Blakemore,
Rock Island.
Patsy" Cwiggens)-Gladys Carroll,
kewanee.
Nance Olden" CNichelson) - Ger
trude Harter. Canton.
The Point OF Honor" (Pieze)-Alice
Haynes. Galesburg.
THE Decision OF the Little Pat"
CWhite)-Norma Josephson. Moline.
The Masters Violin" (ReedD-Mn-
bred Norton. Princeton.
Music: Violin. Frances Rhoads; pi-
ano. Bessie Baker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
RIVAL COMP ANIES
WILL HAVE DRILL
Rock Island and Moline Militia
Men to Compete-Losers to
Furnish Supper.

Company 4 of Rock Island and Com
pany of Moline will engage in a
competitive drill tonight at the Armory
hall in Moline. The loser in the
match is 20 pay for supper. the date
to be decided on later. The captain
of Company + issued the challenge
and Captain Dunavin of the local COM
pany accepted and the locals have been
holding practice drills for the past
week in preparation for the event. The
result of the match will be awaited
with interest. Both companies receiv-
ed an excellent rating in the bulletin
issued from the head office at Spring
field recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
THE RIGHT KIND
OF A "TITEWAD'
The Bill Fold Given Free With PIPER
Heidsieck Chewing Tobacco

\ tightwad may be the sort OF thing
you wouldn't like TO have around you:
out a "Titewad" it trade
mark fashions a mighty helpful
friend. This new kind of Titewad is
q genuine leather bill fold. with a
clasp TO secure your money from slip
ping out. II is the easier. heater i'm
provement OF the old time wallet or
pocketbook: and not only the men. but
the women as well. are preferring
this new handy purse TO the more
bulky oldtime affairs.
The American Tobacco company
has decided to give away these lite
wad bill folds a few days with even
IO-cent Gu. OF PIPER Heidsieck Chew
ing Tobacco.
The rich. wine-like flavor--trade-
marked Champagne Flavor"-that
distinguishes PIPER Heidsieck from
all other chews. never fails TO make
a friend. because Il fully satisfies the
taste This solid satisfaction in every
chew has given PIPER Heidsieck
more friends today than any other
hieh-grade chewing tobacco in the.
ADV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
F0RMULATEPLANS
FOR LABOR MEET
Committees Appointed to Ar
range for Iowa Federation
Session in Davenport.
FOR COOPERATIVE STORE
Those Securing Data on Proposition
VIII Submit Report-Street Car
Argument Continues.

Plans for the entertainment OF the
Iowa State Federation OF Labor con-
vention to be held in Davenport the
week OF June .. were discussed at a
meeting held last evening at the st.
James hotel by a committee on ar
rangements appointed by the Tri-City
Federation of Labor.
The St James hotel will be used IS
headquarters for the convention. The
souvenir badges to be worn by the
delegates will be made of oxidized
silver, with the seal of the state of
Iowa and a picture of the government
bridge at Davenport The delegates
will be given trolley ride through the
three cities and steamboat excursion
down the river. Arrangements have
also been made to entertain the ladies.
The arrangement committee is COM
posed of r. A Evans. chairman; ]. E.
Shank, vice chairman; L. NJ. Cans
worth. secretary. treasurer and pub
licity manager, a. y. Coleman, J. w.
Fuller. Harry Fendt. Oscar Carsten-
son, W. S. Miller, J. 4. KEN, B. A.
Drescher. The finance committee is
composed of Oscar Christensen, W. S.
Miller and ID. A. Kern.
Car Matter Up Again.
The regular semimonthly meeting of
the Tri-City Federation OF Labor will
be held at the Industrial hall, Thurs
day evening. The committee that is
looking up data on the cooperative
store company proposition will make
a report at this meeting. So far the
committee has made good Roadway.
Printed matter and applications have
been forwarded to the different unions.
The question of street cars going
back to the old rule and stopping on
the far side of the street will be dis
cussed again, and some warm argu-
ments are expected on this question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
AT THE Y. M. c. A.

The second number of the boys en-
tsriainmsnt course az the Y. NJ. c. A.
which was given last night was a most
gratifying success.
J. n. Haubsrg gave his lecture on
ne Indian history connected with Rock
Island county. showing his fine collec-
ton OF stereopticon views 70 illustrate
bis remarks. Nearly a hundred pict-
urss we're shown and May facts OF
history entirely unfamiliar 10 the au-
disnce were brought out. The lecture
Eas enjoyed. not only by the boys. but
also by the older folks who we're pres
snt.
Preceding the lecture. the West End
drum and fife corps entertained with
music and marching in a manner which
produced many comments on their abil-
~ as producers Of martial music.
Another pleasant even'ng is prom
ised for next Monday. when the Silver
rex patrol Of Boy Scouts will put on
dramatic entertainment which Is
Lsely 10 win them a tremendous repu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17

tation as actors. They have chosen as
the vehicle in which they will appear
an intensely dramatic selection enti-
tied The Love OF Lorenzo"
Much interest Is being manifested In
the lectures TO be given ut the Y. NJ.
{. a. Saturday and Sunday by DIR.
Stanley L. Krebs. who Is recognized as
one OF the leading psychologists In
America. and whose work has been en-
Enthusiastically received wherever he
has lectured.
At bloomington. Ill. DR. Krebs has
lectured more than thirty times. and
he has made almost as good a record
n other cities. Il is more than likely
that he will be called upon TO return
to Rock Island II his work here this
time makes such an impression as is
usual with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
EsteIIe c. Rurris pics.

Miss Estelle G. Burris. colored, died
a. 1915 this morning at her home.
Ola Eighth street, after a weeks ill
ness with grip. She was IS years OF
age. being born in Rock Island March
u. 1893. She has lived in this city
all OF her life. receiving her educa-
ton in the public schools here and
had lately been employed as nurse.
Those left 10 mourn her passing arc
her mother, Mrs- Agnes Burris, two
sisters, Mrs. Agnes Pennington and Miss
Lillian. three brothers, James, Richard
and Roy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17

party which was to have been held
last night was postponed and will be
held some time during the first week
in March. although the date has not
been decided upon.
The following officers were installed
at the meeting last night:
President-F. II. Kuschmann.
Vice President-C. NJ. Cannon.
Treasurer-H. A. McCarty.
Secretary-Allen F. Miller.
Directors for two years-C. F. Bla-
del, ]. NJ. Schaub and George II. Mill
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
KANSAN FIGHTS;
POLICE SEARCH
oAeer Ginnane Forced to Floor
John Donnely Who Becomes
Unruly.
nsUDy LITTLE IS IN AGAIN
Catered Man who Has Been Giving
Police Lets OF Trouble Gets 20
Days In County Jail.

IoAu Donuelly. a Kansan Of gigantic
laid. fined 81 and costs this morning
-. o'clock IN police court by Police
I.sre c. J. Smith. walked into police
,,,douarters. intoxicated. an hour
,,..- When omcer Ginnane attempt
,sa search preparatory TO lodging him
cell. Donnelly put up a fight and
cisnare "foored7 him with several
ssstv rights. Donnelly bears a record
sor arrests and city jail confneuents.
F-f4av he was released after serv-
- GO DAYS Both Saturday and Sun
s.v he vas arrested and placed in Jail.
Yesterday be vas unable 70 Pay a fine
DR. diso-deriy conduct and was remand
a 20 a cell. Released last night at 3
o,rlock that he might cash draft sent
III, BY his sister in Kansas. Donnelly
vas soon drunk and arrested 20 appear
iris morning for a fine.
Donnelly's brother-in-law is said TO
- influential IN banking circles OF the
cate OF Kansas. Il don't know what
10 do with Donnelly." said Judge Smith
this morning when Donnelly reappear-
ID AZ the police station intoxicated af-
,sr having been released only an hour.
Donnelly had 20 be dragged into po-
Ice station cell. so resistive was he TO
lis keeper.
Negro Undesirable.
Bud" Little. colored. was arraign-
Cd before Police Judge c. J. Smith this
morning charged with assault and bat
.ery. HIS previous offense. as II stood.
assault with a deadly weapon. was
modified on the recommendation OF c.
A. Edwards. assistant states attorney.
Who appeared in police court. Little,
Il is said, has been living with a
nszress. who has been keeping him
Recently they put on a riot al her
home. and Little overturned a lamp.
me negress being burned. Little was
unable TO pay the courts assessment
and vent 10 jail for 90 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17

the Chicago rates, the retirement OF
all present head officers, including en-
ployes who worked for the adoption of
the Chicago rates, the converting OF
the surplus fund to one for the pay
ment of emergency death losses and
return to the old system of post
norton assessments, with the skip
ping of assessments when there is suf-
ficient money on hand to pay the
months losses.
John Christensen, L. f. Tote, George
Byam and f. P. Zimmerman were
chosen delegates and George Near, a
E Byam, L. c. Matthews and A. A.
Matthews as alternates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
REYNOLDS CAMP
FOR INSURGENTS
Four Delegates Selected to the
County Session Who Are OPP
posed to Head Office.

The Reynolds camp. Modern Wood
men OF America, met last night and
named an insurgent delegation to the
county convention. Four delegates
were selected. \ party of Rock Island
insurgent Woodmen made the trip to
Reynolds TO attend last nights meet
ing.
This morning at o'clock at the New
Harper the board of directors of the
NJ. w. a. met for their regular ses-
sion for the allowance of death claims,
bills against the general fund and 9TH
er routine matters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
TAKE THIS MANS ADVICE
~ the Great kidney Remedy

i always gives me pleasure 20 rec.
oamsnd anything that is right and so
ieel it my duty 10 herald the praises
q Dr. kiimer's Swamp-Root.
For years ] vas troubled V.th kid
ley disease and Il was so intense that
vas bedridden for days a q time. /
ave Up all hope and doctors for miles
lo1nd gave ne no help. incidentally
lied several patent remedies and At
1si j tried SwamD-Root. From the
nat i gave ne relief and Il was no
the before ! was able 70 be up and
Eound and now am perfectly we'll
tna able 70 W ork rs l used to before
ny terrible sickness.
50 now let me thank you FOR your
Aoaderful discovery and take this op-
poriunity 70 recommend # TO all who
'-ner from kidney troubles.
Yours very truly.
WALTER SILVER.
Hope. Ark
subscribed and sworn to before me.
'ais 18th day OF March. 1912
A. V. WARE. Notary Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
Your Dad-Your Grand-Dad
Your Great Grand-Dad
All Used May-Apple
Root.

Our hardy ancestors didn't know or
want mollycoddle remedies for bill
ious conditions. They didn't want to
be always taking something. They
took this vegetable calomel as soon
they noticed the coated tongue
blood waves-the full feeiing-and
released the Bile from the Liver.
They said TO make the Liver act"
but We have learned that the Liver
Is but strainer. and that Bile clogs
IN the Liver. leaving the body a prey
10 the putrid matter that should be
disinfectod by the Bile.
PoDOLAx RELEASES THE BILE.
Your ancestors knew that IL was
necessary 10 start this Bile and
didn't temporize- They took May
Apple Root In some form. and while
II griped and sickened. they took II
because IL Did Deliver the Bile.
In PoDoLAx you have the same thing.
but without the grippe and nausea
IL acts so quietly that you are never
disturbed IN your daily vacations.
You or your children should take a
notice the bad taste-the bad breath
the coated tongue Do so and you
are free OF IL the next day. To have
10 In the house means TO take 4 early
and be relieved quickly-so by all
means get q bottle at the nrst drug
store and take n stitch in time.
~ we could only prove to you that
foDoLaE - not a purginE cathartic
not a mollycoddle lauaffve-but q
gentle loosening of the Bile from
the Liver, you would require no urg-
Ing. but would provide a family bot
only proof
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
The Skin and Not the Blood.

Until recently It has been a gen.
orally accepted theory that eczema
was a disease Of the blood. Scien-
tific Investigations have taught US
that eczema is positively a skin dis
ease and. durable through the skin
alone. Meritol Eczema Remedy is
applied directly TO the diseased skin
Do not delay trying Meritol Eczema
Remedy. II. o. Rolls. Rock Island,
H.. exclusive agent-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
fnhammatory rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill OF Lebanon. Ind.
says: MY wife mad infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
Joint: her suffering was terrible and
her BODY and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition: had been
IN bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians. but received no benefit
until she tried DIR. Detchon's Relief
for rheumatism. 1t gave immediate
relief and she was able to walk in
three days. / am sure II saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island. and Guar
6chlegel & Son. 220 Second street
Davenport-lAdy.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
HENRY GAETHJE is
IMPROVING RAPIDLY

Henry Gaethje. well known South
Rock Island florist. who was severely
beaten by two thugs Thursday night
at his home. is improving rapidly and
will probably be up and around again
in a few days. His throat is much
better, and he is now able to breath
freely. No race or clue of the assail-
ants has yet been found and their
identity remains a mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
OF
GROCERS is HELD
Annual Party of Organization to
Be Held First Week in
March.

The regular monthly meeting of the
retail grocers of Rock Island was held
last evening in the rooms of the Rock
Island Business Mems association. The
session was well attended and interest
ing. many important business matters
being disposed of. The annual stag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
L 49, Of Annctitr

Is the FINAL signal OF disorder and
decay The usual loss OF Appetite
Is often caused by functional distur-
Dances in the stomach. The stomach
fails 70 do the work required, the
appetite Is gone. and the body SUI
fers from lack of nourishment Such
a stomach needs 10 be cleaned and
sweetened. Meritol Tonic Digestive
is made especially TO assist the stom-
sch 10 digest food. and promote a
healthy appetite. This remedy is
sold on our positive guarantee. and
We ask you 10 give Il a trial. II is
a genuine tonic. II. o. Rolls. Rock
Island, Ill. exclusive agent.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
ERIE WOODMEN IN
INsURCENT CAMP
Demand Retirement of Head Of
ficers and Return to Post
Mortem Assessments.

Rock River camp No. II, NJ. w. A.
of Erie. one of the oldest camps in the
Jurisdiction, has gone on record as
favoring the insurgent cause. At the
meeting at which delegates We're elect
ed to the county camp to be held at
Prophetstown, April 1, resolutions
were adopted demanding the repeal of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17

Brussels - Beigium's minister for
the colonies summoned all the district
presidents of the Congo to a meeting
June 20 at Stanleyville. Congo re-
forms will be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
PUBLIC NOTICE.

will not be responsible for any
bills made by p. S. Palmer against the
r. /. Pennant Co.
-(Adv.) F. S. REDfNG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17

wsshinston-A 100000 campaign
against hog cholera and a horse dis
ease called dourine viii be financed
by a bill passed by the house. which
had passed the senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
Srsss What s~snp-Root VIII % For
Xots

You
a,send 10 cents TO DR.. Rilmer 4 Co.
oostie. II will convince anyone You
-, - also receive n booklet OF valuable
- nnaron. telling about the kidneys
Sc nsntion The Rock Island Argus.
f.s4llar 50-cent and one-dOllar eize
Issss1es Tor sale az all drug stores
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
REDUCED

We are going to move our odd lots
and sizes of corsets at a very, close
margin. Come and see what excellent
satisfaction you will have from the
use of our standard lines.
$500 and $500 Memo Corsets.
all up to date models. Not all
sizes, but real bargains while
they last .......-.....S 81 .0S
We have three dozen of the new
Topless Corset, with extra long
skirt and homeless hip, made of
clinging coutille, embroidered
edgings, sizes Is to 26, $3.50
corsets ................ CSC
La Vida Corsets, one of the best
known lines, boned with Excelon
boning, which is positively I'M
breakable, not all sizes.
$3.50 Corsets ......... So 90
$500 Corsets .......-. 81 90
Thompson's Glove Fitting Cor
sets of batiste with medium
bust and draw string, $500
values ..............S2 90
One broken lot of Corsets,
makes such as Women's Rust
Proof, W. B., Nuform, r. & G.,
values up to $500, not all
sizes. ....- .......... $1.25
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-17
GreatSaIe of Blankets
HORSE BLANKETS.

HOHSE BLANN6i ..
You cannot appreciate the bargains
we are offering until you see the as
sortment, examine the quality and
compare the style and prices.
Horse Blanket-Extra size, all wool
clock. thoroughly strapped. regular
s1O.5O values. at each. 1878
Storm eIanket-Extra special heavy
quality, size 72xS0, blanket of
strength, warmth and show, specially
marked. at each -...........$1 20
STABLE BLANKETS.
The Never Come on" kind. shaped to
fit snug. banded with heavy webbing
and patent buckles that will not I'M
hook Priced for this sale. 81 50
Heavy BurIap Blanket, felt lined
throughout, strapped and buckled, can
not be rubbed of. Special at 81 20
Alaska Storm Cover. fitted with re-
inforced openings for harness, makes
perfect protection in all kinds of
weather, extra value at -. So 10
FUR AND PLUSH ROBES.
Fine quality black Fuf Robe, size
54x66 Regular value $4,000, now
priced at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIG 50
Heavy black Fur Robe, with two
mum pockets, wool lined.
special at .S12. so
Black and gray Fur Robe,
54x6S, brown won lining, regu-
lar value $1,000 at. 1918 "
Heavy Plush Robe, 54x6O. re-
versible. plain or figured sides.
$3.50 value, at Sd .SS y
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07
WELL KNOWN YOUNG
 COUPLE MARRIED

Clyde Talbot and Elizabeth Hamll ton were united in marriage at six o'clock last night at the home Of Mrs Lillian Frye, in Juneau. Rev David Waggoner officiating. The ring ceremony was used. MT. E. R. Hunter and Mrs. Frye attended the couple during the ceremony.
 Both are well known and popular members of the younger set ill Juneau. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. B. Hamilton, and the groom is a clerk in the Juneau postoffice.
 The marriaage is interesting from the youthfulness Of the contracting parties. The groom is 19 years ol age and the bride is just turning l' The will live in Juneau aarfd occupy the home of Mrs. Frye or the pres ent.
 The groom is the younger son Of MT. and Mrs. Lionel Talbot of Skag' way, and has many friends in his home town. Mir. Talbot is young man of excellent habits, and has Won his way to success by his obliging and ever kindly manner to those who come in contact witf him in a. social or business way.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07
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Miss Marie Bernhofcr is in Ju- neau, and will soon appear in Skag- way where she will give a concert The people of the early days or Skagway will remember Miss Bern- hofer. She. is the niece of Mrs Mary Bernhofer, who owns the New Home hotel and restaurant, and at one time Miss Bernhofer made her home with her aunt, going at q lat CT date to Germany to complete her musical education. In Germany Miss Bernhofer made her debut Ill grand opera and wirs very successful The war however, haS closed the opera houses and all places of amusement, and Miss Bernhofer came to America and will visit her relatives. During her stay in the north the people will be delight fully entertained with concerts giv- en by this gifted young lady.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07
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On Thursday evening MT. and Mir
 Walter McBrien entertained a num- Der of their friends in their new apartments over Asks store. The evening was very pleasantly pass, ed with music and dancing. Mrs
 McBrien was assisted in receiving and serving by her sister, Mrs Fred Fickardt. The guests were MT. and Mrs. Fred Fickardt, Mir
 and Mrs. Weldon w. Warren, MT and Mrs. L. H. Johnston, Mrs. Haz- el Kirmse, Miss Nada putnam, Miss Edith Liddicoaat, Miss Priscilla Put nam, Mir. Hugh P. Gallagher, MT
 Bert Mckenzie, MT. Frank Cook, MT. Cleon Ask and MT. Harry Ask
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07

witches, moons and many more
 weird and mysterious things that gave thrills os fear and expecta- tion. The hall was festooned with many streamers of orange and black and q oozy corner was one of the attractions. Light refreshments were served throughout the even ing. The ladies who had charge Of the decorations, and who helped in many ways to make the affair 6 success, were Mrs. Fred Flick ardt, Mrs. L. H. Johnston, Mrs. Walter MeBrien, Miss Nada Putnam and Miss Priscilla Putnam.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07

The world is full, brimming full Of beautiful things. There are friends, there is work we like to do, there are private gardens and the whole wide world of nature, there are books, there are pictures and gewgaws, there are churches there are dogs, horses and cats' there are cosy firesides in winter and long, cool Verandas in sum- mer, there is fine rafment," there is musicthere is memory and anuci- patton, there is inspiration, there are dreams, there is love, there is prayer.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07
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As the result of a wager Dr.
 w. G.Gabie and Mr. Normaui E'
 Black gave a dinner at the residence Of the latter on saturday. Covers were laid for six, and the table decorations were of the late fall flowers. The gentlemen did the most of the cooking and with the aid of an accomplished cook the meal did credit to the ability and good sense of the wager losers There were many courses of good viands, and the dessert-a blueDerry pie-received {. great deal of fayor- able comment on account of it's delicious Sweetness and flaky crust
 Taking it all, in all the dinner was most pronounced success, and huge ly enjoyed by guests and hosts. MT and Mrs. E. J. Shaw were invited to participate in the feast, and the winners, Mrs. Black and Mrs. Gable.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07

Mir. and Mrs. Tony Stanich left On the Humboldt for Seattle where they have bought a home. The go- ing of MT. and Mrs. Stanich is to te regretted. They have lived many years in Skagway and have always been among the most up right and honored of our citizens, and their departure Is a distinct less to the town. MT. and Mrs Stanich extend Q cordial invitation to all their northern friends to vis- it them in their new home.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-11-07
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On most fateful and eventfu. date, November 1S, on the evening of Friday, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, will give a "Hoodoo" ball. This affair will be strictly invitational, the inv a. tiens to be issued early next weeK It behooves all who are so fortunate as to pssess rabbits feet, lucky bones, merry thoughts" taken from Halloween banques or any other sign or symbol to bring them along to ward off the evil eye.