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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
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Dear Mrs Thompson: My only child
"a daughter) and j live together. l am
an old lady and l have a good home
and all things nice and comfortable.
This daughter has three children-two
girls and a little boy. They have all
been going to school, but now they are
at home. The youngest girl is dread
fully saucy child; will quarrel AND
fight with the other children; will not
help with the work without quarrel
ing. and sometimes comes to blows;
tells lies so you cannot believe one
word she speaks. She Is IA years old
and is teaching the dear little boy to
do mean things and tell lies as she
does.
Her mother is not a strong woman
and cannot control her. She will tell
lies and make up ugly faces at her
mother as we'll as at me. She is also
mighty proud and wants everything
nice.
have given them a good home and
worked for them for years. Now
am getting too old to work SO hard
and II does seem to me / can put up
with this abuse from this girl and
still do for her.
Had / better leave my home and
go and work for strangers or what
can l do? cannot live this way.
I have told her il she did not be-
have herself I should surely send her
to the reform school, but. that does
not make any difference. Please tell
me the proper authority and how to
make my complaint, as I do not know
how we can get along with this girl.
GRANDMOTHER.
IL the girl is proud, dear grand
mother. can you not work on her pride
and make her do better? II she under
stands that good manners. kindness
and helping with the work will bring
her rewards in pretty clothes, little
parties at home. permission to go out
to nice places. ETC., she might do a
great deal better.
II the home is yours. you can tell
your daughter that she must find an
other home and give you peace in your
old age.
The girl might be sent away to a
girls school. The Catholic sistera
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
LoRRAIN-WEETZ.

Yesterday morning at 6 O'Clock in
St. Josephs church. Davenport, took
place the marriage of Miss Nellie Lou
ize weetz. the youngest daughter of
John weetz OF 1886 Yves; Fourth street.
Davenport. and Camille V. Lorrain. the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Lorrain OF 1921
Fsrnam street. Rev. Father Schoen-
nigh performed the marriage ceremony
and celebrated the mass. The bride
was in a white crepe wolfe gown made
over silk and having trimmings OF
heavy Irish point lace. with which
she wore a green girdle. Her only or
nament was a lavalierre set with dia-
mcnds. the gift of the groom; she
were a green and white hat and her
corsage bouquet was of white sweet
peas. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kerker.
the latter a sister OF the groom. were
the attending matron OF honor and
best man. Mrs. Kerker was in a pale
bIua silk gown trimmed in chantilIy
lace with vest of yellow canary SIX :
her hat of white lace was trimmed
with a blue plume and her corsoge
bcuque; was OF white sweet peas with
q center OF pink roses.
A wedding breakfast was served at
Zum Alien Dorf inn. Mr.. and Mrs. Lor-
rain leaving on the Sis train for Chi
csgo. They will be absent about two
weeks. and on their return will reside
in the old Davenport home. 1885 Clay
street
The bride has been one Of the pop
uiar young women of the Harmed &
Won Maur store. where she was Ter
some six years head OF the notion de-
partmenr. Mr.. Lorrain is a draugnts-
man in the mechanical engineering de-
partment at Rock Island arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
U. 81. CLUB AT TOWER.

The u. & |. club was entertained at
the Watch Tower yesterday afternoon
by Mrs William Glass, the ladies
spending the time in the enjoyment of
a real picnic. Mrs. Halberg and Mrs.
Donbers of Fairview, Iowa, the guests
of Mrs. Frank Anderson were present
yesterday. After a very pleasant time
picnic lunch was served on the lawn,
IL ladies sitting down to a delicious
spread. Mrs. Frank Anderson, 634 For
ty-second street will entertain the club
in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
IN HONOR OF BIRTHDAY.

Miss Marie Williams. at her home,
S35 Forty-third street, celebrated her
18th birthday anniversary Wednesday
evening. entertaining about &c of her
young friends. The game of hearts
was played and prizes given to the
winners. Light refreshments were
served late in the evening. The guests
presented Miss Williams with a lovely
silver and white enamel jewel case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
PRAISE FOR EILEEN MARION.

The Geneseo News speaks in fatter-
ing terms of the work as a reader of
little Miss Eileen Marion, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Marion of this city.
who recited at the Geneseo Outing club
Saturday. TIL: young lady has demon
strated her ability as a reader at vari-
Gus times in this city and has met with
words OF praise. The Geneseo paper In
speaking OF her art says:
Those who heard little Miss Eileen
Marion of Rock Island give two read
ings at the Outing club last Saturday
afternoon are ready to declare that she
is a real prodigy. She is a wee little
miss. only eight years old. but she gave
the readings with the precision, the ex-
preston, the ease and the grace of a
professional adult reader. Her enuuci-
aticn. expression and gestures were SUI
perior to many OF the professional read
ers now on the platform. She is a
wonder. The little miss is a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Marion OF Rock
Island. who with their children we're
Fourth of July guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. c. Curley."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
OLIVE CINCH CLUB,

Members of the Olive Cinch club
were entertained yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Al Garriga, Thir-
teenth avenue and Eighteenth street.
Moline. The first prize, an embroider-
ed center piece fell to Mrs. NJ. l.. Suth-
erland of this city, Mrs. w. ]. Rank
took the second favor. a relish dish;
Mrs. Joseph Kelley was given the con-
ISOLATION favor, a mayonnaise dish, and
Mrs. George Noyes took the BOBBY
favor. baking dish. The ladies were
entertained with musical numbers CIV
en- by members of the family OF Mrs.
Garriga. A fine lunch was served after
the games. the meeting proving a very
delightful one. The club will be enter
tanned in two weeks by Mrs. Ed. Ham,
mer in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
WEDDING EVENT OF AUGUST.

An August wedding that will be of
interest to friends of both young peo-
Ter, of 1907 West Seventh street, Dav-
export, daughter of the late Caspar
Schebler, to Mr.. Roscoe Dunlap, we'll
known Davenport young man. The
event will be solemnised at the paro-
chial residence of st. Jos eph's church,
Davenport, Rev. A. H. Schoeningh to
officiate. The bridal couple will be I'M
attended A wedding breakfast for
the immediate relatives will follow,
and the bridal couple will go on a short
wedding trip. Mr.. Dunlap is an cleo
trician with the Rock Island Construc-
ton company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
SOCIETY MEETING AT CHURCH.

The Ladies' Sewing society of the
German Evangelical church held a
largely attended meeting yesterday at
the church basement, Mrs. Fred Kann
and Mrs. c. Mellow acting as the hos
tesses and serving the refreshments.
The ladies spent the time with their
sewing. Next Thursday afternoon and
evening the ladies of the church have
been invited to an ice cream sociable
to be held at the home of Mrs. Louisa
Bertelsen in South Heights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
ZION LADIES MEET.

The Ladies' Sewing society of Zion
Lutheran church was entertained yes
August Samuelson. 1880 Thirty-second
street, Mesdames Rosenberg and Ros-
enkranz acting as the assisting hos
tesses. There was a large attendance
of members and they passed a very
pleasant afternoon in a social way, the
hostesses serving refreshments at the
afternoons close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
CELEBRATES sorH BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. john Gerdes entertained n COM
pany of friends yesterday in celebra-
ton of her 50th birthday anniversary,
the ladies being invited to her home
us Eleventh street. The afternoon
passed very pleasantly with games and
contests, the first prize in a bean guess
ing contest going to Mrs. Carl I'D. Re-
freshments were. served and the time
passed very quickly and delightfully."-
Mrs. Gerdes was left with a number
of nice gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Always save the syrup from picked
peaches or pears to use in mincemeat.
When feet are hot and dry. battle
them in strong salt water and dust
with talcum powder afterwards
Use sugar. instead of salt. when
boiling corn. as it makes it tender and
sweei.
To apply hair tonic TO the scalp. use
p medicine dropper, as il enables you
not only TO gauge the amount, but 10
apply Il on the spot desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
HosrEssEs Ar JAPANEsE Parry.

The Misses Esther and Gertrude
Finkelstein last evening entertained at
a Japanese party at their home 1923
Twelfth street in honor of their house
guests Miss Lillian Wolf and Mrs g.
Bosley OF Chicago. A company of 80
young people were the guests. The
lawn was decorated with japanese Ian
terms, umbrellas and fans, the lights
being strung among the trees and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

de chine fashioned with trimmings OF
shadow lace, and she wore white
lace hat and carried bride roses Her
maid of honor wore pink crepe de
chine. with a hat of pink lace, and Ae
carried an arm bouquet of pink rose
buds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fargo have gone to
housekeeping at home on Fifth street
and Eighteenth avenue. Moline, and
plan 10 take their wedding trip later
on. Mr.. Fargo is employed as a tester
by the Velie Motor company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
STUDY MISSIONS AT HOME.

Mrs. George w. Crompton. 4103 Sew
enth avenue acted as hostess to a meet
ing of the Woman's Home Missionary
society of Spencer Memorial Methodist
church yesterday afternoon. In the alb
sence Of the president the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. w. H. Tope presided at the
meeting. Mrs. Martha Grove being in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

umbrellas were placed over the tables
and benches. and gave the scene real
Japanese appearance. The guests came
dressed in Japanese costumes and tn,
affair was very happy one. To the
music of the Victrola the tango and
hesitation were danced on the lawn and
during the evening a delicious lunch
was served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
THE TABLE.

Currant Jelly Bruise and squeeze
the currants until all the juice is cut
Of them, then strain through flannel.
Put the juice on to boil for Is min
utes. Strain again and measure and
allow the same for sugar. Bring the
Juice TO boiling again and as soon as
Il begins TO thicken en- the pan remove
from the fire. add the sugar quickly,
E.ir we'll and remove the scum. Then
turn at once into the glasses.
Red Raspberry CHARACTERISTIC to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
HOME GUARDS HAVE socIAsLE.

The Home Guards of Spencer Memo
rial church gave an ice cream sociable
Wednesday evening on the lawn at
Seventh avenue and Forty-first street.
The grounds were attractively decor
ated with Japanese lanterns and the
girls cleared SO from the sale of the
refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
PLAN FOR LAWN socIAeLE.

The Willing Helpers of the First
Swedish Lutheran church are planning
a sociable to be held on the lawn at
the parsonage July 16, and at a meet
ing yesterday in the church annex
tickets were distributed and plans COM
pleted for the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

power will help more than anything
Keep your chin high, your chest full o
air, your stomach in, and you won
be round-shouldered long.
60 Read good books and tninH
about the serious things of life.
ca A doctor must tell you apou'
this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

seems to be no certain cure for this.
You might consult physician. Rest,
freedom from worry, plenty of out
doors and nourishing food; in fact, i'm
proving the physical condition general
ly will help to reduce a goitre.
(2) If you mean the habit of stoo .
ing which makes round shoulders, will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
SOCIETY WITH MRS. ANoEREee.

A we'll attended meeting of the La
dies Aid society of the German Meth
odist church was held yesterday after
non at the home of Mrs. Ferd An
deregg, 1415 Tenth street. The trans
action of routine business was followed
by a social hour when refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

charge of the mission program. Rev.
w. II. Tope gave most interesting
talk on missions at home, occupying
the time of the study program. Mrs.
Crompton had decorated her home
with fuchslas and the rooms were cool
and attractive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
VASA SOcIARlE LARGELY At
TENDED.

The sociable given by the Order of
Vasa at the home of Mrs. c. ]. John
son. 1922 Twelfth street. last evening,
was attended by 200 people. and a good
sum was realized. The affair proved
very pleasant as we'll as a profitable
one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY PICNIC

The Daughters of Norway enjoyed a
basket picnic at Long View park yes
terday. the ladies, of whom there was a
large number, being the guests of Miss
Ambjorg Einarsen The ladies enjoyed
the afternoon so much at the park that
they decided to hold the August meet
ing at the same place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
RATES-LuNDEEN.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. y. w
Nelson. 733 East Sixth street. Daven-
port. was the scene OF a quiet wed.
ding "Wednesday evening when their
cousin, Miss Sadie Lundeen, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lundeen OF
Viola. Ia. was united in marriage 10
Bonneville ". Bates OF Gookeen, Mimi.
Rev. a. W. Kjellstrand. pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church. OBLIGATED.
There were no attendants. The bride
was in a white wolfe and lace gown.
and carried a bouquet OF roses. Follow
ing the marriage ceremony a three
course wedding dinner was served. the
brides chosen colors OF pink and white
being carried out in pretty details of
decorations. ices and CONNECTIONS.
There were about a dozen relatives
and friends as witnesses to the cere-
mony and guests at the wedding din
ner. Mr.. and Mrs. Bates left on an
evening train for the north. They
will reside near GoOkeen. where Mr..
Bates is manager OF a 50O-acre ranch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

Agnoo had never seen such doll
before but she loved it the minute she
saw it.
OF course she wanted TO dress il up.
First, she got out some beads her father
had found years before. She picked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

out two long beads and two round ones;
The round ones made the eyes, ana
the long ones the nose and the mouth
and she sewed them all on very tignt
Then, with her mothers help she
made moceasins and a hood. dress
and some mittens--all out OF the scraps
of fur.
When the doll was all dressed up
il looked as IL ii had always lived IN
Eskimo land. You may he sure Agnoo
was very proud of il and played with
it every day.
Tomorvou-.6 Surprising Brsakfast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10
PARTY FOR Mgs DuNN

Mrs. Arthur Dunn Of New York was
honor guest Wednesday at a morning
bridge. when Miss Lilah Dunn enter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-10

"a You may have soitre. There
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21
FARMERS CLUB
MET SATURDAY

On Saturday, July IS, the Farm
ers' Club met at Shady Nook, the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. w. Stans-
berry. There was a large attend
ance of our enthusiastic and intelli-
gent farmers and their families. The
morning hours were spent pleasant
ly under the spreading live oak
trees, the men exchanging items of
interest and profit to each other. The
newcomers among the ladies gain
ing a generous share of Florida
knowledge from the old members.
Some recalled that our Farmers
Club had just reached its tenth
birthday, being organized July g.
1904 "as club for the discussion of
subjects for the mutual benefit of
the farmers and their households.
reckon many a tenderfoot on Florida
sand has gained his first real knowl-
edge of Florida farming from these
meetings of the Farmers Club.
Soon the aroma of coffee, waited on
the breezes, bestirred the house
wives to unburden their baskets.
Under the green canopy of the
grapefruit trees was spread sump-
tuous table, which told, without
words, to the visitors among us
that Florida was goodly land,
flowing with milk and honey,
AT 2 D. m. the business meeting
was called to order by our new pres
ident, Mr.. Thomas Clifford,
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved and COM
munication from Prof. Spencer, of
Gainesville, Fla, read. All regret
ted his inability to send speaker
for the day. Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs, l., T. Bry-
ant, MI anu hlo' w . - ioNi''
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Wells, Mr..
and Mrs. NNm. Lasher were en-
rolled as new members of the club.
The subject for discussion was Fall
Management of the Citrus Grove. A
general discussion was opened by
Iudua practop
Messrs. Kelly, Swindeil, Stansber-
ry, Anderson, Lane, lverson ana
Futch gave their ideas on the sub
ject, all agreeing that frequent cul-
tivation and an abndnance of fertil-
izer are necessary to obtain the best
results. The general opinion was
expressed among the members that
after farming in Florida for ten
years, you knew less than you
thought you knew the first year OF
farming-for then you were quite
sure you knew it all. Much gem
eral information was gained during
the discussion of the subject-lntor-
nation which had that great adyan-
tage of being practical and not the
oretical. A vote of thanks was eX-
tended Mr.. and Mrs. Stansberry for
their hospitality. Many expressed
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Judge Ira B. Carter, of New
|rry, was an appreciated caller at
|e Telegram office this morning
/ has been looking around for a
|itable location, having decided to
ove from his present home, where
has been the past several years.
lter careful investigation, he says
lkeland looks better to him than
" other place, and has decided to
ove here in a few weeks. The
ldge is prominent in his commun-
!, having been local judge for sew
al years, also owning a fine drug
lsiness. Lakeland people Will be
ad to welcome him and his estim-
lie family as citizens among them
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Mr.. Morris G. Mum, who, with
his family, is spending several weeks
very pleasantly at Seaside Inn, Day
tona Beach, writes that all are en-
ioying themselves immensely. On
the Fourth of July they witnessed
the automobile races at which time
500 cars were parked at the beach
and 10000 persons witnessed the
races. Mr.. Mum says; u can t
say that l particularly admire an
automobile race. It is case OF
here they come and there they go
not near 80 beautiful as a Kentucky
horse race where one can follow the
entire race while comfortably seat
ed in the grand stand
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21
B. /. GRAY STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING

Mr.. B. H. Gray, who lives a few
miles south of town, near MeduIla.
was struck by lightning Sunday af-
ternoon about 1870 and received in
Juries which though not thought fa-
tai will result in him being con
hned to his home for a week or ten
days.
AT the time the bolt struck, Mr..
Gray was coming out of his barn
door. The lightning first crashed
through a board and then struck Mr.,
Gray's head, going aound his hat.
down his face and body and coming
out through one of his shoes. leav-
ing burns wherever it touched. Mr..
Gray was thrown to the ground by
the shock and was picked I'D by
his family unconscious, although
with a liberal use of water and
stimulants he was brought back to
consciousness, A physician was
summoned and we are glad to note
that he is considerably improved to-
day, although complaining consid-
erably Of his injuries.
Mr.. Gray is one of Polk county's
most prosperous farmers and is the
father of Mr.. Howard Gray, head
salesman at D. B. Dickson's grocery
The many friends of the family re-
joice that his life was spared and
hope for his early and permanent
recovery.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21
REV. WALLACE WEAR
ACCEPTS PASTORATE

Rev. Wallace Wear, who filled the
pulpit of the Baptist Tabernacle in
Louisville, Ky, has accepted the pas
torate of the First Baptist church
of this city and will take up his
duties in September, preaching his
first sermon here on Sept. 6.
Rev. Wear is said to be a fine
speaker, a lovable Christian gentle
man and splendid pastor, and the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Miss Ora Parker and Miss Mildred
.Farlane will go to Lakeland on
sdnesday and will be the guests of
IS Mary Simmons, who has recent
been spending some time in Tam
as their guests. Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Mr.. A. D. Boring and family
have moved to st. Petersburg, Mr..
Boring having been given regular
run as engineer of trains No. 80
and 40 between that city and Jack
sonville. While gratifed at his
promotion, the many friends of the
family regret that the change neces-
states their removal from Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

the opinion that this mad been one
of the finest meetings the club had
enjoyed for some time. Some thought
Mr.. Stansberry would have liked the
subject to have been watermelons-
then he could have told water
melon story, and shown the goods,
too,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Meharg in
vited the club to meet with them
in August at their home on South
Florida avenue. Subject for discus
sion for August, Truck Farming -
Best Crops for Profit.
F.. V. VANSICKLER,
Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

RAYMOND Toph, who has been the
st of Horace Gordon, the young
of Judge Gordon, left yesterday
Lakeland, where he will visit
brother, Guy Toph, for a few
S. He will then join his mother
Ocala and return with her to
ington, KY Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Mr.. M. l.. Mcintosh, who was re-
ptly transferred to Port Tampa,
me up to Lakeland Saturday night
d spent Sunday with his wife, for
,rly Miss Bessie Bryant of this
". Mrs. Mcintosh will remain
re about two months longer be-
re joining her husband. They
tn regret leaving their beautiful
W home.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Mr.. Julian Mays, who is now as
sistant general sales agent of tho
L. C. Smith Typewriter Co., with
headquarters in Atlanta, is here to-
day, the guest of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. R. l.. Mays. Julian has
made phenomenal success in the
TYPEWRITER business, and his friends
here are happy to greet him and are
pleased with the splendid business
ability he has developed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

A souvenir postcard from Mr.. P.
Chunn, who is visiting at the old
entucky home, states that he is
lying a delightful trip and seeing
any old-time friends-"but it's
ot what it used to be-" After a
'iourn of some years in Lakeland
le revisiting former scenes does not
nd them quite as attractive as mem
" had pictured them, and one re-
lrns better satisfied with Florida
nd Lakeland than ever before.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21

Mrs. S. M. Bass, who went TO
ktona Beach several weeks ago, is
loving herself there very much.
| will go from there to New York
h and other eastern points before
hlrning to Lakeland in the fall.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-21
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

Well. folks, did we tell you the
truth? Wasn't that Keystone the
funniest thing you ever saw? You
bet cher. Tonight we have another
crackerjack show; one hour and a
half of solid fun and enjoyment.
And such a nice, cool house to en-
iov all these good things in, Bet
tor come down tonight and have a
reel treat.