Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-23

the ladies had brought material and
each followed her own inclination I'm
attiring the dollies. At the close of
the afternoon over 20 dolls were ready
and those not QUILTED were taken
nome TO be completed. Most OF the
doilies were CARRIED in the style of
prevailing American fashions: one
was christened Madam Butterfly" an
other was voted the bride" and 9TH
ers of the dolls were dressed as Ameri.
can babies. And better vet. each dolly
VIII carry the spirit of wholesome
happiness with which the ladies en-.
tered the work. One lady remarked
to The Argus that she couldn't re-
call when she had spent a more pleas
ant afternoon. IL was a missionary
meeting in the fullest sense OF the
word. When all of these 40 dolls are
scattered in Europe at Christmas
time what a lot of talking they will
do. Their new little mothers will spec
ulate and speculate and wonder and
wonder about the hands that sent
them. And none will guess exactly
right, but all will feel the loving
thoughtfulness of their unknown
American friends. The dolls were
given to the Aid by the following tri-
city firms: Young & McCombs. Junck
Bros, ]. II. c. Petersen Sons. Sosna.
Woolworth's and Independent stores,
and Lundt's The ladies present at yes
terday's doll dressing were: Mrs. NJ.
z. Chatley, Miss Mollie Mayors, Mrs.
G. w Cox, Mrs. H. E. Shiffer. Mrs.
d. r. Wright, Mrs. w. A. Rorison, Mrs.
VI. Stewart. Mrs o. Borst. Mrs. ]. L.
Steele, Mrs. F. II. Barnett, Mrs. ]. c.
Close. Mrs. H. ]. Dodds. Mrs. ]. W.
Van Arsdel, Mrs. W. F. Kaupke, Mrs.
a. Christensen, Mrs. Nellie Dudley,
and Miss Helen Dudley The officers
of the Memorial Christian Ladies' Aid
society comprize the president, Miss
Mollie Mayer; vice president, Mrs. G..
W. Van Arsdel; second vice president,
Mrs. w. F. Kaupke; treasurer. Mrs.
James Hall; secretary, Mrs. w. "A.
Rorison.
Oct. % Is Latest
All of the gifts must leave the care
Of The Argus not later than Oct. %.
The time is so short that The Argus
bids friends OF the movement hurry
The railroads throughout the country
are freighting Christmas ship pack
ages free of charge. but it's a long way
to Brooklyn via freight. The boat
sails Nov. 10. Contributions to The
Argus Christmas ship fund have been
received within the last two days from
quite number. The ship is to carry
provisions for a Christmas spread
where cases of restitution are found
TO be paramount. The monies con-
tributed by Rock Island citizens will
so for such purpose. Gifts of money
came from DR.. E. VI. Sala, William
Trefz, Miss Guydana Higgins and Mas
ter Kimbrough Higgins. Master Kim
brough is scarcely old enough to give
voluntarily, but his mother wants
some such as sweet a child. and as
well loved, to have a little happiness
through him. The Rock Island Brew
ing company left a sum of money.
This company has given literally to
other charities and 10 the Red Cross.
but nevertheless wants to give relief
for the Christmas ship. The Gansert
Candy company is sending a generous
quantity of sweets; two representative
OF warm clothing, sweaters and knit
ted woClen petticoats Cor children.
One citizen is taking advantage of
the chance to send a box OF things
direct to his sister in Germany. The
gift will arrive at its destination I'M
censored. and The Argus is astonished
that more people have not seen the
possibilities of the Christmas ship for
specific giving. This gentleman has
the assurance of the United States
that his gift TO his sister will be car
ried to Europe and delivered. There
t. no other avenue at present open to
this means other than the children's |
ship. Z. Beck, 14O4 Third avenue. is |
the sender of the box mentioned. II is
stout box securely nailed and ad-
dressed in painted, printed letters, |
Frau F. Burth, In Tasertsweiler bel /.
Ostrach, HohenZollern Sigmaringen, I
Germany" Therei This address will |
no. be easy reading for all The Argus !