Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

cry club met at the home of Mrs.
Harry Hickman on Twelfth street and
Second avenue. 1t was a pleasant and
profitable meeting.
T. J. Rumsey of Des Moines visited
relatives here last Sunday.
Mrs. Ferguson of Victor Iowa, who
has been visiting relatives here for
some time was the guest of honor at
a dinner party last Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Mary Harper A large
number of guests were entertained.
j. Hill of Henry, ILL.,, has accepted
the position of telephone operator at
the store house of the railroad shops
here.
Miss Edna Ransom and sister Mrs.
Thomas Elliot, of Alexis visited rela-
tives here part of last week.
The Pioneer Birthday club met at
the home of Mrs. H. H. Cowles last
Tuesday afternoon. Carnations were
used at table and house decorations
and after some hours spent in social
conversation, music and neddlework,
a nice luncheon was served. The next
hostess will be Mrs. Conrad Nilsson in
two weeks from Saturday.
Kirkly Thorpe has recovered from
a severe Hines with blood poisoning.
Mrs. Rilla Warren accompanied by
her sister. Mrs. C. Landee of Moline,
departed last week for st. Louis hav-
ing received word that their brother
is i'll.
The local order of Odd Fellows met
at the Masonic hall in regular session
last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Ed Helling is in Kansas City
where she was called on account of
her brother having been injured there
in railroad accident.
A. Miller of Sherrard visited rela-
tives here last week
The members and friends of the
Baptist Ladies Aid society met last
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. H. II. CowIes on Fourteenth
street. After some time spent in sew
ing and general sociability an elabo-
rate lunch followed.
Miss Marie Walsh returned home
from a visit with Miss Margaret Allen
at Colona, Ill.
Mrs. Clarke Corbin very delightfully."-
entertained the Ladies Aid society of
the Memorial Methodist church last
Thursday afternoon at her home on
The revival meetings at the Memoir !
ial Methodist church under the direc- |
ton of the local pastor, Rev Lloyd NJ. |
Thompson, continue with much inter !
est. Special music is given each even /
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Walsh de- |
parted last Wednesday for Springfield |
to visit relatives.
One of the chief attractions in Sill
'fs this week is the Eagles bazaar
which opened las Monday evening
with an attendance of 300. 1t will con-
-inue all week.
Silvis is to have chautauqua con-
'isting of IL entertainments next sum
ner.
Miss Bloom has taken the position
If extra night operator at the rail.
Dad shops.
A very interesting meeting of the To-
al Woman's club was held last Fri
lay afternoon at the Memorial aIetho-
list church. There were addresses by
:. M. Magill of Moline whose topic
vas Women Voting" Mrs. ]. r. I,
who spoke on Federation of
"oman's clubs, and Mrs. Frank Balm
ION who spoke on "Civics." A musical
program then preceded delicious re-
rreshments served by Mesdames
Walsh, Warren, Sharpe, Shannon and
Richards.
Last Saturday took place the mar
iage OF Miss Mary DeBord to Everett
FORD of Silvis. The ceremony was |
reformed at the home of Rev. L. NJ.
Osborne of Waterfowl. The couple
vas unattended. Both are we'll and
avorably known here. The bride was
of Kansas and Mr. Ford has
zen employed for some time at the
hops. They will reside in Silvis on
'ourth avenue.
Mrs. Warren and daughter and
have returned home
rom visit at Atkinson where they
listed relatives and friends.
A very interesting and instructive
leeting OF the teachers of the cent.
al district division of the Teachers Z
of Rock Island county was {
cid at the Mckinley school here last
aturday morning. The program in.
luded an address on Rural Econom-
IS" by Prof. Justin Washburn and
lree papers on the subject OF Geo
raphy." by the Misses Ruth Lowe.
della Leonard and Loula Mickey.
Iiss M.llie Beck. music teacher for