Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-17

cere thanks. , prize their friendship
far above the value of a diamond ring
that they have so generously voted
me. My friends entered my name in
this contest unbeknown to me, and to
the other lady contestants / wish to
say / do not feel elated over securing
this prize. / entered this contest with
a friendly feeling to all. and / hope
that they all feel that way toward me-
and If either of the other ladies had
won / surely would have been here
to help celebrate the occasion.
ITO the merchants of the 1900 block:
wish to thank you all for cour-
teous treatment and for this elegant
celebration of the event, and j hope
your fondest hopes have been realized
by the increase of your business. and
am quite sure / feel very proud to
be crowned queen of so clean and
lovely a looking block as the 1000,
which has been so beautifully deco
rated with our country's colors. To
me this is a beautiful sight, and long
may she wave"
Last but not least, / wish to thank
the Grand Army of the Republic who
have SO generously supported me in
this contest, and whose colors l am
proud TO carry. in honor of the coun-
try they have saved, and in memory
of my dear old grandfather, who car
ried them before me, and who taught
me loyalty to the flag that waves over
the land OF the free and the home OF
the brave, and to all who have turned
out tonight to honor me, l thank you
all. Let US all work for a greater
Rock Island"
Several friends of Miss Barth came
from Kansas City and Omaha for the
express purpose of seeing her crowned
queen.
Cheer for Queen.
On motion of Mr.. Riess three mighty
cheers were then given by the crowd
for the queen. Owing to the immense
crowd and confusion that prevailed
the other three winners in the popu-
larity contest proceeded to Riess' drug
store. where they were awarded the
second. third and fourth prizes in the
following order: Miss Katherine Bra
bander, Miss Gertrude Lewis and Miss
Elsie Hill.
After careful consideration the
judges. ]. l.. Vernon, \. J. Lindstrom
and II. B. Simmon, awarded first prize
in the decorated auto contest to the
car entered by the Ladies' auxiliary of
the local aerie of Eagles. The car car
ried a large eagle on the radiator and
was beautifully decorated and the La
dies auxiliary is to be congratulated.
The float entered by Charles F. Writ
of Young & McCombs was awarded
second prize. This car was attractive
w decorated in autumn leaves and
bunting and a couple in evening
clothes and masked were seated in the
float. carrying out the Mardi Gras spir-
it of the evening. The float entered
by F. d. Schmidt received the third
prize.
The winners in the Mardi Gras con-
test were as follows:
Best group OF six-Dan Flynn.
Best character-P. Huenkenmeir.
Captain Kidd and Sitting Bull
Best comic characterized Vie
stedt. riding the goat"
After the coronation ceremonies
we're over a square just south OF the
grand stand was roped of and prepa-
rations made for the big tango dance.
The crowd surged around the ropes to
witness the fun. The band played sew
eral pieces before any dancers appear
ed Two young fellows took courage.
however. and stepped into NE square
and exhibited some taneS steps that
would have made even the Castles
jealous. From then on until 10 o'clock
quite a number OF the gathering en-
joyed the latest steps to the strains
OF the band music.
The people then surged in against
the ropes on the west s!se OF the
square, breaking them. Tie police
succeeded in getting the good natured
crowd back, however. At 10 o'clock
the street cars. which had not been