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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
THE TABLE.

Cheese Stars-Cut stars from thin
slices of bread and spread half this
number with q cream cheese and
chopped walnut filling. Top each with
a second piece of buttered bread and
decorated with half a walnut meat.
Prune and Chestnut Stufing for
Roast GOose-Soak one-fourth pound
prunes in cold water over night.
Drain. cover with boiling water and
simmer until tender Wash one CUP
rice, add prune juice and enough wa
ter TO make three cups in all Season
with teaspoon Of salt, and cook until
rice is tender. Add prunes, stoned and
cut in pieces and -one dozen large
chestnuts, blanched and chopped.
Blend thoroughly and stuff.
Sage and Potato Stufing-Peel and
boil one-half hour six potatoes. Mash
well and season with one-tablespoon
salt, one teaspoon pepper. two table
spoons onion juice, one tablespoon but
ter, one teaspoon sage Mix and stuff.
Pepper Relish-This is a southern
relish. which. when ready to serve. is
red and green, colors so appropriate
for the holiday season. One and one
half cups vinegar, one cup sugar, two
even tablespoons salt, half dozen red
/ peppers, half dozen green peppers, hall
dozen onions, one stalk celery; chop
| pour boiling water over all, let stand
/ five minutes, drain. Put vinegar. salt
and sugar in kettle and when hot
add peppers, onions and celery; lei
come to a boil. Ready to eat in q
hours, or can be put in cans ant
| sealed.
"Tutti-Frutti"- bananas, tw(
oranges, one cup nut kernels, five
cents worth chocolate drops. one-hal
cup raisins tsoaked), one box gela
tine, four tablespoons sugar in gela
tine, one cup figs and dates. Can b
eaten with plain or whipped cream.
| Steamed Chocolate Pudding-One
fourth cup butter creamed, two third
cup sugar, one-half teaspoon vanilla
cream all together; one egg well beat
en-. one cup milk, 212 cups -four, tire
teaspoons baking powder, one-fourt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
SOCIAL EVENTS

her vote Of thanks for her faithful
work and had many kind expressions
Of gratitude for her labors. Mrs. Belle
Jones was elected to succeed Mrs.
Switzer and the other officers named
are:
First vice president-Mrs. George
Blehl.
Second vice president-Mrs. T.
Evers.
Third vice president-Mrs. ]. j, VIII
liams.
Secretary r. s. Berry.
Treasurer-Mrs. F. ". Rinck.
During the last year the society has
met IS times in regular session and
has held two bazaars and the annual
picnic. Seventeen new members have
been added during the year. a study
meeting has been held once month
and has proved of great benefit. The
society took up the study Of the origin
Of humane work, the laws governing
humane work and the manner in which
/ the work Is carried or in other commu-
mites. These study hours will be con
tinued through the coming year.
Lunch was served and social time
enjoyed. the ladies adjourning to meet
/ in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
MRS. WILSON HOSTESS TEA.

Mrs. ]. W. Wilson at her home, 25l6
Eighth avenue, yesterday afternoon en-
tertained members Of the Ladies Aid
society Of the Memorial Christian
church at a tea TO honor her daughter.
Mrs. Fred Gogele. Of Springfield, III,
The house was very beautifully deco
rated with Christmas greenery and
other holiday suggestions and in the
dining room where was served the
lunch. the dining table had as its CEN
terpiece a tall basket filed with brill
liant red flowers, the handle OF which
was wound with southern smilax.
Many ferns and potted plants helped
to further brighten the room. Assist
ing Mrs. Wilson were Mrs Paul Dpf-
fin, Miss Frances Phillips and Mrs. H.
L. Dooley During the afternoon Mrs.
Faye Hough Mccarthy entertained with
a delightful program of readings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

cabaret singers. A special 10-piece
orchestra has been procured for the
dance program and at the midnight
hour New Years favors will be dis
tributed.
In practically every church in the
city watch services have been ar
ranged by the young peoples societies.
The program In each is quite similar !;
the fore part of the evening to be de-
voted TO time Of sociability and pro-
gram followed by the serving OF re-
freshments and prayer services at the
midnight hour
Preaching services will be held at
the German Evangelical church be-
ginning at 7.30 o'clock, followed by
the watch services conducted by the
Young Peoples society. Tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock German services
will be held and Sunday evening at
1880 English services will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

morning, that it started close to the
top of the elevator shaft a short cir
cuited motor is the latest attempt at
explanation Despite offers from many
parts Of the country to locate in anoth-
er city, officials Of the company decIar-
they will stay here and either rebuild
or remodel the store house. 1t is
probable that the building will be re-
paired, as the walls are intact, show
ing no signs of damage other than
smoke stains. The floors, however are
in bad condition.
Obituary Reeord.-John D. Eller-
mann passed away at his home, 1885
West Second street, yesterday, after
an illness OF one week. with pneu-
monia. The deceased was born in
Germany on June &c, 1856, and came
to America to Scott county when Il
years old. He was working for many
years at the White Lily Washing Ma
chine company as stationary engi-
neer. He was married to Miss Julia
Lehman on Dec. IS, 1891. She passed
away about Is years ago, and he was
married second time to Miss Mary
O'Donnell, who survives, with the fol-
lowing children. John, Mrs. C. Sdeger,
Rudolph Mrs. Amanda Hail. Arthur
and Joseph.
After being spared the humiliation
of the insane ward and being allowed
to 20 to his basement rooms to die the
death Of pauper, George DeVaney
one Of the well known Davenport char
acters, died at 929 Grand avenue, a
victim OF pneumonia. He was So years
old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
MANY NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES.

People in search of social diversion
will have no difficulty in finding it this
evening as any number of dancing
parties, private and public parties, etc,
have been arranged. At the Rock
Island club dinner dance will he the
attraction and the committee an
nounces 1t as "the night Of nights 4"
Dinner will be served at I o'clock with
the dance program of two-step, waltz
and one-step to follow.
Amoo Grotto has arranged for a big
affair tonight at Masonic temple and
the party promises to be the best of
the many that the organization has
given. Dancing will begin at $50
o'clock and supper will be served at
midnight. A feature Of the evenings
entertainment will be performances by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
MISS HAZEL LUNDAHL AND RUS
SELL, T.. BORT WE'D.

At a simple home ceremony today
at high noon, Miss Hazel Ruth Lun-
dahl, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
?. Lundahl, 927 Forty-third street.
became the bride of Russell L. bort
Of Davenport, son Of Mrs. Frank Smell,
Of 1926 Perry street, Davenport The
service was read by Very Rev Marina
duke Hare, dean Of Trinity Episcopal
cathedral, Davenport, at the home Of
the BRIDES parents, members Of the
family numbering IS being the only
guests. The service was performed
in the parlor Of the home, the bow
windows having been transformed
into a bower Of ferns, palms, narcis-
sus, pink Killarney rose buds and pink
and white carnations At the hour
Of the ceremony Miss Gertrude Bran
nigan Of Davenport played q program
Of nuptial music and Miss Grace Ames
Of Davenport sang, the pianist during
the service playing Mendelssohn's
Spring Song, The bride was given in
marriage by her father and attending
her as bridesmaid was Miss Theresa
Hass Of this city, George Balm Steph-
ems Of Moline acting as the groom's
best man, the young men having been
classmates at Kewatin academy,
Prairie du Chen, Wis.
The bride was attired in her travel
ing suit Of navy blue velvet chiffon
with which she wore a rose feathered
hat Her corsage was of lilies of the
valley and buds, Miss Hass was in a
suit of navy blue with a fancy blouse
and her corsage YVES Of narcissi and
rose buds,
The house throughout was trimmed
in flowers of the season, roses in pink
and white shades being used in the
library, narcissi in the living room
and red carnations and white roses
in the dining room.
The wedding dinner was served at
l o'clock in one of the private dining
rooms Of the Hotel Blackhawk, DAY.
export, where pink and white pre-
vailed in the decorations. Mr.. and
Mrs. bort left this afternoon for an
eastern wedding trip and after Feb.
will reside for the time being with the
j brides parents. They will spend the
summer at the Smell country home on
the River road and will later build
residence in this city.
/ The bride attended the local public
and high schools and the Villa de
Chantal and is a gifted vocalist, hav-
/ ing been student Of music with the
best teachers in the tri-c!ties. Mr.
bort is a graduate of the Kewatin
school at Prairie du Chen, Wis, and
is employed In the experimental de-
partment Of the Deere Mansar COM
! pany In Moline.
Friends of the young people will BE-
delighted and surprised 10 hear o,
/ the marriage celebrated today. as nc
previous announcement of the an
preaching nuptiais had been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
BRILLIANT HAsQrE PARTY.

yiIEa veiie was She scene Of a hoii-
Aay nasque bali Wednesday evening,
at which Dir. and Mrs. Veiie entertain
cd more than hundred tri-city young
people and their holiday guests for
sliss Marjorie Veiie and Willard Velie.
Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. yeHe received alone
In the drawfDgraom and the guests
repaired Immediately 10 the ballroom,
where a large orchestra played q pro-
gram of the newest popular airs. Hol-
~ wreaths and other Christmas green
cry decorated the rooms Of the palatial
home while rich red roses and lilies Of
the VALLEY were featured IN the floral
decoration.
Miss Velie was stunning
figure In her representation Of Mrs
Vernon Castle and wore gown Of
white tafeta with hoop skirt and pan
telettes, fashioned with trimmings o.
white fur, an exact replica Of one o.
the gowns worn by Mrs Castle II
Watch Your Step willard Velio made
cunning girl with brown bobbed hail
and wore a handsome yellow even
ing gown and the necessary accessor
les. He took the part so vel! that II
one was aware that 1t was their hos
who danced so gracefully and was St
very feminine.
a supper was served IN the dining
room during an intermlssion In III
dancing Among the out-of-town guest
were Sidney Strong Of Minneapolis. tn
guest OF Charles Wiman; Katherin
Marquardt, Dies Moines, who is visit
ing at the ", 6. Smith home, Daven
port. and Gardner Smith Of s
Charles Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
TO HONOR BRIDE OF SPRING.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Sosna at their home,
900 Fourteenth-and-a-h street, en-
tertained at cards last evening to hon
or Miss Faye Soodhalter Of Des Moines,
who is their house guest and whose
marriage to Lyman Sosna is an event
of the spring Favors in the games
went to Miss Gertrude Finkelstein and
William Morris and to Miss So0dhalter
was given set Of Madeira embroid-
cred napkins as q guest favor. Lunch
was served at the conclusion Of the
games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
The Day i'm Davenport

Raise Capital to $4,000. 000.--The cap
ital stock Of the Davenport & Musca-
tine Railway company has been raised
from SI,000,000 to 100000 by an
amendment to the articles of incorpo-
ration filed yesterday. The doubling
Of the capital stock is for the purpose
of absorbing the /. & l. railway line, the
deal, which has been completed. The
deeds conveying the terminal and all
lines Of the l. & l. railway to the Dayen-
port & Muscatine organization have
also been filed.
Fire Salvage $4,000. -Salvage from
the fire which Quilted the building of
the Morton L. Marks Wholesale Groc-
cry company will amount to between
/ $25,000 and 100000. according to esti-
mates made yesterday morning. The
( greater part of the stock Of canned
vegetables, etc, was unchanged, the
( flames being confined mostly to the
! fourth floor, toward the rear. Tier aft
er tier of boxes. filed with cans Of
vegetables occupy the third floor and
also the second, and there is no appar-
ent damage to all but few excep-
lions. Insurance adiusters arrived
yesterday morning and Immediately
! started working on the books of the
company to discover the present stock
II is probable that an estimation OF
the entire loss will be returned within
o week. The theory that the blaze
started in the label room Of the com
pany in the front part of the fourth
floor, has been abandoned by everyone
including L. NJ Marks, It is apparent
from the way the fire burned and from
traces left by the flames YESTERDAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

, teaspoon salt, 2h squares bakers
chocolate melted. Steam TX hours.
Harvard Sauce-0ne cup sugar, one
third cup hot water; boil to 289 de-
grees. Yolks two eggs beaten slight
ly, cup whipped cream. Pour slowly
over syrup, cook until thick, stirring
constantly. Remove from fire and cool.
German Rice Pie-Two cups rice
washed clean cook in water with one
teaspoon salt for "a hours. Then add
one quart milk-be careful it does
not stick to bottom of kettle. When
done cool Then take six eggs. beat
whites separately Mix yolks with
! three cups sugar and put into the rice
when it is cold. Beat we'll Next. beat
I the whites and mix into the rice. Then
add one-fourth teaspoon saffron, which
! will give it a good favor. This recipe
T makes about six pies. You can make
/ it with less Bake with one crust.
/ Stewed Figs Run the figs through
/ the grinder. Add confectioners' sugar
to sweeten, cover with water and stew
slowly. Serve cold. Add nuts if liked,
Homemade Mincemeat-Pare and
+ core one peck tart apples Cook tender
two pounds beef from the neck and put
all food chopper. Add two pounds
graduated sugar, one-half pint boiled
cider, one large cup New Orleans mo-
lasses, one cup any kind of jelly, one
teaspoon each Of ground cinnamon,
alIspice, cloves and one-fourth tea
spoon nutmeg Be sure to add all the
stock that the meat is cooked in,
straining TO take our particles Of bone.
Add ~ boxes seeded raisins tmore
if liked Heat all together and put
in cans. This makes enough for IL
pies, Very inexpensive and very
good :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
HUMANE AUXILIARY EIECTIOs.

The ladies auxiliary to the Rock Is
land County Humane society met in
annual session yesterday Afternoon in
the home OF Mrs Belle Jones, 1901
Seventeenth avenue, and elected off,
GERS for the year. Mrs. Sam P. Switzer
who has served the society so efficient
y as president during the last year,
declined reelection. although the mem
bers were urgent In their desire 10
have her remain IN Office. and gave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
N0TRF DAME STUDENTS BAN.
UTFET.

Twenty former and present stud
ents Of Notre Dame university enjoy
ed a dinner last evening at $50 at the
Hotel Davenport. After the meal
plans for the organization of a tri-
city alumni association were consid-
cred and committee composed Of
Peter r. Meersman of Moline and J. F
Murphy of Rock Island, was appoint
ed to arrange the details Consider
ably more than 80 are eligible to
membership and it is expected that the
club will prove a pleasing social di-
version. as well as serving to advance
the organization represents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
wuLrsG WORKERS WITH MRS.
RIRTHX.

The December meeting Of the Nor
wegian Willing Workers was held yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Albert Burton,
2s10 Fifth-anda-hal avenue. acting
as the hostess. Many Of the members
were prevented by illness from at
tending and therefore no business
matters were transacted A time Of
sociability was enjoyed and lunch was
served. The place OF next meeting
was left undecided at this time but
will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

NEW YEARS DINNER,
Grapefruit Cocktail
Celery.
Roast Turkey, Giblet Sauce.
Cranberry Punch.
Drowned Mashed Potatoes.
Dreamed Onions
Orange and Green Grape Salad.
Cheese Stars
Pineapple Mousse.
Coffee.
Sailed Nuts. Dinner MINIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
s.R.Ls. CLUB SOCIAL GATHERING

The South Rock Island Social club
enjoyed the afternoon yesterday as the
guests of Mrs. H. Kruse OH Ninth
street. the usual three tables OF cinch
being played as the afternoon diver
sion Prizes in the games went to Mrs.
Ida Ellis. Mrs. Peter Sehlueter and
Mrs. ]. Johnson. Lunch was served in
the dining room after the games where
Christmas decorations were used to
brighten the rooms. The club will be
entertained in two weeks by Mrs. +.
johnson on Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
cFNTRAL MEN REPEAT PLAY.

The men of Central Presbyterian
church repeated the sacred play given
the Sunday night before Christmas,
last evening in the church auditorium.
The play is we'll staged and the parts
are excellently taken, the whole being
a good presentation Of beautiful
story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
D. A. L. CLUB ENTERTAINED.

H. A L. club members gathered We'd
nesday afternoon in the home of Mrs
John y. Fasserl, 622 Ninth avenue
They spent the time with their sewing
and visited while they worked. their
hostess serving a lunch at the close
of the afternoon. The club will be en-
tertained again in two weeks by Mrs
Haines, 500 Eleventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

For restoring a faded hair switch
to medium brown, steep handful Of
green tea and, when nearly cool, drop
III a piece Of copperas the size OF a
pea. Dip switch in this and dry; if not
dark enough. repeat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

Dear Mr. Thompson: am a mar
ried woman and have been married
eight years. have two little children
and my husband loves them but he
is not kind to ME anymore. When the
children want anything he gets it for
them, but he doesn't do anything at all
for me. sew and make enough money
to buy the clothes for myself and chill
dren and / have to help keep up ex-
penses of the house because my hus-
band does not work all the time.
have often thought of leaving him and
trying TO support myself and children
entirely by sewing. What would you
advise me to do? UNHAPPY.
You should put up with conditions
for the sake of your children. Since
your husband loves them he will give
them something which you could never
supply. A fathers influence is almost
as necessary as q mothers in devel-
oping children. | am sure you would
ind conditions much worse than they
are now If you tried TO manage alone.
Make the best Of things as they are and
keep your home pleasant for your chill
dren. You will have to be brave and
forget yourself If you do this. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

quist, tt05 Sixteenth avenue, number
Of the members being prevented by
illness from attending. A brief bust
ness session was held and lunch was
served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
HONOR NOVEMBER BRIDE,

Mrs. Daniel Mlddlekauf Beal bride
Of November, who was introduced 10
Moline society Wednesday by Mrs, Al
bert Milton Beal at very pretty al
home. is charming girl who VIII be
q great addition TO Moline social and
musical circles, for she is a fine violin
list She iF Of good old French-Houge-
not stock and is prominently con
' nected
Receiving with the hostess and hon
or guests were Mrs. c, r. NanDeTTo0rt
and Miss Althes Besl. daughter Of the
hostess, and Miss Wheeler Of White
River Junction.-Vt. who was a class
mate OF Miss Beals az Mr. HOlyoke,
and Is now assistant supervisor Of the
domestic science department of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
MORPHINE
AND ALL DRUG AND LIOUOR
HABITS

overcome by the modern, humane Neal
Treatment at the NEAL INSTITUTE.
corner Sixth and Main streets, Dav-
export, Iowa Phone 3s9. Ask for
Tree book and private references to
cured patients. Everything confden-
tial.-fAdy.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
DINNER AND THEATRE PARTY.

Miss Irma Rain entertained at a
most delightful dinner party last even
ing niue young women in honor Of Miss
Ethyl Jens and Miss Elizabeth Clancy.
who are home on their vacation from
school in Chicago, The affair was held
in the east cafe of the Rock Island
house and holiday suggestions prevail
Ell in the table trimmings, place cards.
fayors, etc. After dinner the young
women enjoyed a box party at the
Empire theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
HA)'T ono
ONE
pQeBL.EMS
mrs ELTzABrrE THoHPSoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Last sum
mer 1 went to see a girl three times
and liked her very much The third
time I went we were sitting on the
porch in a swing and another boy
came UP. She introduced me as her
cousin and asked him to sit down, |
said that I guessed better be going,
and l left l was very much hurt be-
cause I knew she wouldn't have intro
duced me as her cousin if she hadn't
liked the other boy better.
Lately she has been very pleasant
and / feel sure she would like to go
with me again, She has always been
pleasant even after that night, but
now she seems especially so. The
other boy still goes with her. What
would you advise me TO do? Try her
again? BOB.
Ii you went back to her you would
only subject yourself to a second hui
Initiation. Give her up and find another
girl
Dear Mrs. Thompson: met a
young man at a dance few weeks ago
and he took ME home. I asked him to
call, but he has not yet, Soon l am
going to a party and am requested to
bring someone. Do you think il would
be all right to take him? know sew
eral other young men and two of them
come TO see me often, but they are not
so attractive as the one | met at the
dance. What shall do?
BRUNETTE.
Ask one Of the boys who pays at
tention to you. You did all that II
would be advisable for yon to do when
you asked the other to call.
Dear Mrs, Thompson: I have been
going with young man who seems tC
like me very much, but I do not care
anything for him. When went tt
school he started to like me because
/ ! danced with him and was pleasant
when most of the other girls cut him
That was four>years ago. Now HI
takes me to the theatre and every
thing nice he goes to. | still go witt
him because I feel sorry for him be
cause he has hard time getting any
one TO go. Christmas he gave me /
gold wrist bag. which must have cos
3 great deal of money. | said that
could not accept so big gift and h,
was so hurt that I finally decided I,
think It over. Ny mother doesn'
know what | should do. because sh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31
LADIES 0r vas.

Ladies OF Vasa were entertained YES
te-dsy afternoon by Mrs, Fred Suna-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-31

feels sorry for him, too. What would
you advise me to do?
WORRIED
Insist upon his taking back the gift.
This will give him a little indication
that you do not care for him, while if
you accepted it he would he encouraged
to think you do.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-09-21
MONSTER STREET PARADE
USHERED IN FALL FAIR
Continued from Page u

rage
crowd as the floats moved up the line
of march.
The Butterfield-E Elder Implement
company had large float filled with
goods from it's stock, engines, pumps,
washers, cream separator, etc., giving
a comprehensive idea of the variety
and class of their stock.
A large transfer wagon load d
with bath tubs was the offering of the
Witter-Fihser company, giving an
idea of the quantity way that company
handles goods for it's trade, while an
other float carried the employees of the
firm.
The Idaho Hotel was on hand with
its auto bus and a load of humanity,
striking example of it's product.
The Casino theater with big G.,at
called attention to Paramount pictures
and the features it presents this week
in way to catch the eye of ali.