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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
BUSY DAY AT THE
Y'l.s.M|.G'A.GYM||NASIUM.
High School Basketball
Squad Had Tryout Last
Night. q.

e Today was a busy day at the Y: n.
g. A. the following events being on
the schedule:
4:15-Juniori "a" gym class.
S415-Highs School Bowling League;
Never.Was VS.. Jeffs. M, y
5.00-Junior "a team relay in pool
5:15-Business Mems gym class.
7..30-Night School.
7:30-C Commercial Bowling League;
Hartleys VS.. Z Fairmont M. M: Co.
iE30-Senior. Basketball League, Eng.
lish VS.. Russians.
9.00-Senior Basketball League; Ger.
mans VS.. Turks Il
Last night the high schoil squad
was out for their second basketball
practice. Three of last years men
were out, Hawkins, Hamilton and
knight. These boys are better than
ever this year, and with the strong
competition shown by the other high
school players, as fast a team as last
year is assured. Fairmont High was
one Of the strongest teams OF the
state last year and will try again for
the championship, at the state meet
at Buckhannon In March.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

lists will be the biggest sporting
event of the winter. 5.s " 4
Stecher won the American cham;
Ipionship by defeatineg Charley Cut
Ter with the leg hold, but after the
match Cutler could not tell much
about the hold. He said he simply
couldn't remember how he felt. ssi
Hussane, the Turk, just beaten by
Stecher, was able to tell more.
He got one leg across my back
and the other across my ribs and
locked his ankles said the Turk.
Surely no other man has such
strength. Ifelt as though was get.
ting shock. | tried to get loose
but my uscles were no good. Hesgot
my wrist, stretched outsmy arm and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
FOOTBALL: BOWLING BASKETBALL BOXING OTHER SPORTS
COACH GIL DOBIE SURPRISES FANS
WHEN HE GIFTS u OFNM 5EOOTB All ia

SEATTLE. Dec. The announce
ment Of Gilmore Dobie's resignation
as coach Of the University Of wash.
Iington football squad was omethingI
like a 42.centimeter shell explosion In,
Northwest athletic circles. issS !
Dobielis! nationally prominent, In, the
sport world with his record Of eight
years battling for the WASHINGTON
school and not one defeat on the grid:
iron. q. q. h +
y Seattle fans quit theSwar news for!
a day and talked Dobie- his dazzling
:unconquerable teams, his reason.
whatever It is, quitting the state
school and what he intends to do in
the future.
r. The University Of Washington. rah.,
Srahs, who for years have stuck out,
their chests and pointed 10 the ."tAll
Victorious Eight Year. record, have.
taken in their sails and are thinking
itfoyer. p n IN
q Dobie, Ct is declared, admitted to
friends that he was dissatisfied with
conditions at the Washington school.
He accuses that the students lack 10y.
atty and have no pep; that they do
not understand or appreciate what IT
means to have. such an athletic rec
ord for ones school, =
The U. of w. football squad with.
Iout GIL Dobie. for some time at least,
will be much like an ocean liner with:
out a rudder. The students are try.
ing to- figure out what will happen,
when he is gone and who will be
chosen to take his place. -! VI
Dobie. taciturni as usual, won't dis
The fighting face Of Coach Gilmore
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

EIGHTEENTH INFANTRY. NOTES.
DOUGLAS, Ariz,, Dec. S.-Gen. and
Mrs. Parker came on from San An.
tonic and we're visitors in Douglas dur
ing the battle across the border.
On Friday, Gen. Davis. had dinner for
Lieut. and Mrs. Duke at brigade head.
quarters. Lieut.. and Mrs. Black.
ford. entertained at. dinner'on Tuesday.
at the rGadsden for Col. Truitt. .,
Mai. Morrow and Mrs. Morrows, gave
a dinner on Thursday. Covers were
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

my shoulders were on the mat
5eStechers did not hurt meja bit, but.
when he had those awful legs around
me >Iscouldn't do anything. And when
1ggoti up my head was buzzing. "a
" Stecher is! onlyi %. He was raised
on his fathers farm, near Dodge ana
became unusually strong. Il He. wrest:
led some and decided he would be.
come world Is champion. Hetrunsawayi
fro! home and met Earl sCaddock, liv.
ing on q farm not far away! Caddock,
has a reputation in the neighborhood
as a wrestler v 4!
stecher said he wanted TO find out
how good he;was and Caddock agreed
to- try him out. They. held ,asmatch
in Caddock's barn and farmers paid
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
SHORT FENCE GIVES 4
4 CRAVATH Q RECORDS

Gavvy Cravath, Philly outfelder,l
led the National league in home runs
and led the outfielders In assists. Tho
short fence at the Phil park made
1t possible for him to lead in both
cases. StsJ. ~.
Cravath plays II games on the
small field while outfielders Of the
other teams play only II there. Gavyy
aimed his s1usty swats. at the short
fence and by fielding batted balls that
bounded off the fence was able to cut
down runners on the bases. t-.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
az BROWN HOLMES.

An electric shock that numbs every
muscle and deadens the senses.
trfnt's what wrestlers who have
met joe Stecherf Of Dodge, Neb., say
they experienced when he clamped his
powerful legs about! their bodies and
rolled them over with his new hold,
a leg scissors, touted to be as sure a
winner as the bone.crushing toe.hold
made famous by Frank Gotch.
The same hold Is counted on to give
Stecher a chance for the worlds
champion IL Gotch is coaxed out OF
retirement. Gotch has stated he will
tackle this 22:year:old Goliath and ls
expected TO sign articles soon.
A match between these two mat ar:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

set for 30 guests. Among the army.
people present were Co? Hasbrouck
and Mrs. Hulme. Mr. and Mrs.
Webster entertained on Friday with
a dinner at the Country club for So
guests. The dinner was followed by
bridge. Among the! army guests were
Col. 3Hasbrouck. Mrs, Hume, Caut:s
and Mrs. Cowan, and Lieut.. Patch.i
= The officers Of the regiment were
the guests Of the officers of the 11t!i
infantry on saturdaysnight at a most
enjoyable, smoker. =
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

10Scents apiece to sees.t. setcherg won
two falls in three, took the $3.50 the
farmers had paid and went back
home. - e A q. 4
The farmer boy was 10 then. He
twrestled with his brothers and prac.
iticed his leg hold on sacks of wheat.
He Is said 10 have a pressure of $500
pounds in his legs and can split a
sack OF wheat with them. .i
Since taking up wrestling as al bus.
mess he has beaten 3Americus; Cutler
Westecgaard. Hussane; NIartinson.
Ernst, Leon. Challender, Plestinai and
Connolly. He is an athletic marvei,
and II he beats Gotch will be the
youngest to ever hold the worlds ii.
.tle.l z Z.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
Many, Cambridge
,Mensins Army

{ LONDON. Dec. 3.-oyer 900
Cambridge men who are fighting with
the colors. according to the 8uniyers:
ity's latest war list. \ OF these men.
614 have been killed. 800 wounded
and 1923 missing or prisoners of war.
Three have won the Victoria Cross
and others have received medals for,
distinguished conduct. Trinity heads
the colleges with $500 soldiers and
Pembroke follows with ! ,052. Z. :.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
Moaral-keep Adysrtislno

& Whats your business, strangers"
I'm business doctor. ! ,doctor up
a business that happens to be ailing.
What's your business well, II
you're a business doctor I guess you
might call me a business undertaken.
I'm the sheriff"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
ProofIW l,,l;d

It was 1859 p. m. BY the little pre-
MUM clock on the mantel. "sYaws,"
said young saple;gh. the fellows all;
say I'm dweadf fully easygoing chap.
doncher know. Really" said Misa
Cutting. trying TO strange a yawn.
well. you may be, but l don't DO
iieve II"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
.:Topaz.'l

The word topaz comes from the
Creek verb signifying to guess. The
Jewel was brought from the east, and
was reported to have come from an
island, and men guessed at the 5loca.s
ton OF the isle which produced SUCH
beautiful gems. /,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
CLANCY STOPS BOXER WHO
md STAYED WITH KILBANE

Bobby Reynolds Of Philadelphia. Tvo
weeks ago Reynolds stayed the lima
in q 1 six!round bout with KilbanA.
Clancy tloored .Reynold In the tlipl
round and again in thessecond Sbetonp
putting him away 4.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
Harmonious O bed er,e ].

"old Bin Jones Is q regular tyrsnt
in his family. They even have TO
appear merry u he feels that way
When he cracks the whip ..Well?,s..
'They iii have to crack q smile;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
Coal TEAM WINS

AT the " NJ g. A. alleys last even
ing the Consolidation Coal Company
team almost walked away with a
match with the Traction Company az
Rregation. The score:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Just how anxious Harry Pollak,
manager, Is for Freddy Welsh to meet,
Charley White was shown when he
{en1anded 500 expense money to go
rom New York to Chicago to accept
b $4,000 offer!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
unele Jeff,s Verdict.

like dc ole doctah,s kin OBJ medi.i
cine de bes', cause he ride aroun, in
automobile; but de young Goctah. he
stay at home mos OBJ de time He's
homeopathy. ! don't like dat kin. It
don rSy nothin n Is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Jess Willard drew the color line!
when he became champion, but $780,.
100 offer to meet Sam Langford may
make him color blind.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Dosie, who for light years has suidet
University of Washington footbsli
teams thru many battle sWlthout a d.
feat.
cussThis plans for the future and h0s
declined TO comment on the report
that he has offered his service 70 thsI
University Of WISCONSIN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Jess Willard has been heavyweight
champion seven months and has nude
more than 100000 without fighting a
round. He is said to have been paid
s16s,ooo for 20 weeks with circus.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

There seems little excuse now for
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight cham.
pion, to refuse tomeet George CLANCY,
OF Baltimore. Chaney's latert pertor.
nance was a two,round knockout Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Poor oil. Hans Wagner, grayhaired
and bpwlegged, is so 70. gone he led
,ie National league shortstops in
ielding. Il Il
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
JESS MAKES 100000 WITHOUT 3FIGHTING.

He got about $4,000 for newspapss
and magazine articles and about s29s
600 on q. theatrical venture. WillaSs
got 60 per cent Of the money. Tis1
rest went to men with whom he -
under contract.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

The Feds are said to have paid
,1,25o. 900 for park site in New York.
With jltney seball in style the park
Will be worn out before they get back
hat dough. h. Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Charley Cutter, says he wins wrest.
ling matches with psychology, but
we'd rather bet our money on Joe
stecher'ss scissors hold.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
SPORT NOTES.

COREY and sinkers9 go together, so
It Is not surprising coffey sank Gun.
boat Smith in fourlrounds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Happily Named.
"Wkat IRE the twins called ~ Hen.
rie.ta." "Not both the same name 2"
Certainly not. One Henry and the
other Etta.p-Boston Transcript:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

Totals .... 4. 271 27s 254- so4
Came tonight -Hinkey Drinks Us,
Pastie. ,st V 8, q!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

what's The ma tier, poor marksman:
shipg CnlY3fiye Wisconsin deer hunt
efs were billed this year, compared
to t9 last year
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03
TEMPLE LEAGUE
The x. CTS and the Has-Beens had
rather spirited match in te Tenn;
Pile League series last night with the
PAsrlMEI BOWLING

In last nights Pastime League con-
lest the Steam Rollers took three
straight from the Sky Pilots. The
score:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

This may be- true at 'that-"Among
the starters ina one-mile walk was
Dick Remer. running unattached.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-03

z,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13

bic peg" il which Harry Hansen of
Davenport beat Oscar ohiweiler Of
Rock Island Oscar came back with
the abb that ne had his nose to the
grindstone longer than his opponent
and therefore had lost his proficiency
at the game.
Robert Hallett Of Rock Island vas
pronounced the champion rummy"
player in the crowd.
After the strenuous afternoon pro
gram the party sat down 10 supper at
$50 In the evening dancing was en-
5oyed
In a debating contest on the Euro
pean war, Valentine Mold, Frank
Rockwell and William Lamont took an
active part. After debating all after
noon the contest was declared . draw.
During the contest the two brought
into play all the strategy Of Won
Hindenburg They missed all of the
other sports OF the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
COMPANY ARlfLE
TEAM CONFIDENT
Local Marksmen Expect TO Garry on
Honors at 9Th RegimentaI Sheet
in Sterling Sunday.

The rife team of Company 4. &C
companied by Captain Ed Dunsvin,
will leave tomorrow noon for Sterling
Ill, to participate in the annual tro-
ply shoot OF the 9th regiment. !. y.
G. The meec will be held at the Camp
Palmer grounds Sunday and Monday.
Those who will make the trip are.
Second Lieutenant Moose and PTivates
Benson, Jones, Frteberg and Bos. Will
Woodin. one Of the old and tried mem
bers of the Company a rife team,
left for Chester, Pa, where ne has
secured employment with the Win
chester Arms company, and his alb
sence will be keeuly felt.
The company shoot will be held
Sunday and the regtmenral shoot will
be staged on Monday. The 80 highest
shooters in the tourney will be select
ed to compete for the 9Th regimental
team. OF the 80 candidates, the 10
highest men will be chosen to compete
at Camp Logan. near Chicago, next
month in the state shoot. Local
guardsmen will return Monday night,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
DELIVERY WAGON
DRIVER INJURED
auto Crashes Into Rig and Phillip Sic.
trick Sustains Cash on
His Head.

Phillip sietrick is injured and q
warrant is in the hands Of the police
for Otto BIackledge, Moline as the re
suit Of a collision on Fifth avenue this
morning when an automobile crashed
into the rear Of a Home Tea company
delivery wagon.
sietrick, who resides al 625 Seventh
street. was in the wagon driving east.
The automobile struck the rear Of the
vehicle, badly damaging it and throw
ing the lad out. He sustained q cash
on the head and il Is feared that a
bone in his leg is fractured.
". z. Copp. manager Of the Home
Tea company, in a warrant charging
disorderly conduct, accuses Black
ledge Of being the owner and driver
Of the car which struck the wagon.
He will be tried following his arrest.
Moline police have been asked to ap-
prehend him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
INSTITUTE PLANS
HAVE Been MADE
Capable Corps Of Instructors Secured
for Annual Gathering by Hiss
Lou Harris.

Plans have been completed for the
annual institute Of the teachers Of
Rock Island county which is to be held
al the Rock Island high school build
ing, Aug 80 70 Sept, g. All those who
expect to teach in this county the com
ing year are required to attend
Mss Lou m. Harris, county superin-
tendant, has arranged an unusually
strong program. ". II. Cheever Of the
Wisconsin normal. is 10 teach peda-
Eogy and the science Of teaching.
Orlin Venuer. instructor in one Of the
Nebraska normal schools. is TO discuss
problems in discipline. Miss Mabel
Bragg. Boston. and Miss Maude Goudy
Of Iowa City. will present primary
reading and methods.
Reuben Post Halleck. Louisville,
Ky. is to lecture on psychology. Prob
lens in school teaching are to he con
sidered by z E. Van Cleve. Nacomb
normal, and G. A Faust, Chicago, Will
teach writing.
Under the provisions of the new
school law, physical training is re-
quired in grade schools. Miss Anna
Cautv Of this city viii give teachers
instruction along this line. Two other
instructors of this city have been Sc
cured, Miss Mile Beck 10 teach mu-
sic and Miss Alta Thompson to present
poetry and literature in the grades.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13

ell the doctor s medicines tried Many
people have no faith in patent medicines
but I know this is good. Mrs. E. j.
ricketts,, 354 18th Avenue, West, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
saffocadon, not flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread Of impending evil. tinidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation Of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregU-
larities. constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and inquietude, and dizziness,
are promptly needed by intelligent We
men who are approaching the period IN
life when woman's great change may
be expected.
Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vegetable Com
pound invlgorates and strengthens the
female organism and builds up the weak
ened nervous system. 1t has carried
many women safely through this crisis
IF there are any complications
you don tune erstant1 write Lydia
Z. Pinkhan Medicine Co. (con1i-
ceotiaD Lynn. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13

the plan Of San Diego was tndicat-
ed in the reports Of United States army
officials reaching the headquarters Of
the southern department at San An
tonic. The reports quoted from liter
AZURE said TO have been distributed in
large quantities in the border counties
Of Texas
The killing Of a Mexican, supposed
to have been member of one OF the
bands Of marauders, at Mercedes,
Texas. last night was the latest death
to be reported in connection with the
outbreaks Near Mercedes three Mex
leans had been killed several hours
previously and p horses belonging to
I the raiders captured
( Numerous unconirmed reports OF
j killing and battles between the raiders
and soldiers reached here.
4 Another Zapata Defeat.
Galveston. Texas, Aug. 13.-Zapata
I forces. which some weeks ago occu
pied Mexico City, have suffered anoth
/ er defeat at the hands Of General Cosl
! and have been driven back into the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
ARTHUR JOHNSON
WINS GOLF TITLE
Takes First Class Prize and Wallace
ThornbIoom Lands Second in
Caddies' Event.

Arthur Johnson won the champion
ship a. golf in the caddies 'tourua-
ment finals at the Rock Island Ar
senaI Golf club grounds this morn
ing. He defeated Francis O'Brien. In
the second class finals held at the
same time Wallace Thornhloom de-
feated [. Smith
Semi-finals for the match took place
yesterday. In the second class Thorn
bloom defeated Carter Abrabamson
and Smith won over Wfess Dufnn. First
class semi-hnals qualified Johnson
and O'Brien. Johnson defeated Ed
valid Roberts and O'Brien won a vic
tory from Charles flanagan.
With the championship Of the first
class Johnson won a prize Of SO and
Thornbloom vas awarded s. for his
victory IN the second class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
TO DARKEN HAIR
APPLY SAGE TEA
Look Youngi Bring Back It's
Natural Color, Gloss and
Thickness,

Common garden sage erewed into .
heavy tea with sulphur and alcohol
added. will turn gray, streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and luz
urtant. remove every bit Of dandruh-
gtou scalp itching and falling hair
inst a few applications will prove
revelation il your hair Is fading, gray
or dry, scraxgly and thin. Mixing the
SAGE Tea and Sulphur recipe at home.
though. Is troublesome An easier way
Is 70 get the ready-te-use tonic, costing
about 30 cents large bottle at drug
stores. known as "Wyeth's Sage and
SULPHUR Compound thus avoiding g
lot OF muss.
While wispy, gray. faded hair is MOI
sinful We all desire 70 retain our
youthful appearance and attractive
ness. By darkening your hair with
Wyeth.s Sage and Sulphur. no one car
tell. because it does SC naturally, 50
evenly. You Just danpe1 sponge
or soft brush with Il snd draw this
through your hair. taking one small
strand al time; by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared, and, after an
other application or two, your hair he-
comes beautifully dark, glossy, SCI.
and luxuriaEt.
Harper House phaTm&cy.-lAdv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
ARE GETTING TOUCH
OF MILITARY LIFE

Rock Island members of the Wood
men Of the World drill team are ex-
perIencing military discipline at the
encampment at Camp Badger. Milwau-
kee. this week. Reports from the
Cream city show that everything is be-
ing conducted along army lines and
the local men are enjoying thems selves
and incidentally perfecting themselves
in military tactics.
According 10 Qnartemaster General
J. ". Croft there are 10000 Wood
men drilled and fully equipped with
the exception of guns. ready for ser
vice in the regular army on a days
notice should this country go TO war
with Mexico. General Croft said that
the Woodmen had officially offered
their services to President Wilson al
the outbreak of the Mexican trouble
and that the offer still holds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13
ABANDON PLANS
TO REMOVE HALL
Prince Hall In South Rock Island VIII
Not Leave City Colored Masons
Decide.
JOINT COMMITTEES IN SESSION
Eastern Star Selects Officer for Com
ing Year-Nrs. Burris. Rock
Island Honored.

According to decision reached at q
special meeting Of joint committees
from the Eastern Star. grand chapter
and Prince Hall Masonic grand lodge,
colored, Prince Hall. the Masonic home
for aged in South Rock Island, VIII
not be moved from the city. Chicago
delegates. who represented Ii lodges
from that city at the recent meeting
of the commandery and chapter in this
city, expressed themselves in favor Of
retaining the home in Rock Island. The
home is ideally situated on a spot on
Rock river just west Of Strayer's cross
ing
A L. NcCoo, J. ". Moore and H. z.
Burris, represented the grand lodge
at the special meeting yesterday. MI
Burris today in speaking Of the story
70 the effect that the Masonic home
would be moved. stated that members
OF the Eastern Star had not the auth
GRITTY TO give cut such 4 story as agree
uent was never reached TO move the
home. However. the womau's home of
the Eateru Star Fl Harvey. III. will
be sold and It is probable later that a
home will be built on the Prince Hall
grounds
At present the grand lodge Of IlIi-
nois is caring for aged members Of
the Eastern Star at Prince Hail.
Eastern Star Elects.
At the closing session Of the grand
chapter session Of the Eastern Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-13

ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement and approaching marriage
Of Miss Anne GTeko daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs H. N. Greko, 1715 Sixteenth
street, Moline. to John Freeman, also
Of Moline. The engagement was an
nouRced Thursday evening to q COM
panv of 25 friends of the bride The
evening was spent hemming tea tow
els, which were presented TO the BRIDE
elect 4 dainty luncheon was served
in the dining room, where the decora-
tons and the menu carried out as far
as possible the brides chosen colors
lavender and white The personal
cards OF the happy couple tied with
lavender ana white ribbons at each
place gave the company the clue TO
the happy event TIE wedding viii
take place some time late in Septem-
her. Several prenuptiais are being ar
ranged for the bride-elect.