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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The monthly coffee OF the Ladies'
Aid society of the First Baptist church
will be held tomorrow afternoon in-
stead of Friday, in the church par
Tors, with Mrs. F. ". Freeman. Mrs.
Sam Campbell, Mrs. Charles Campbell
and Miss Alwilda Young as the hos
tesses.
The Twin-City Teachers association
will serve supper Saturday evening at
Christian church will / e served tomor-
lunch room.
Lucretia Garfield tent No y of Mo
line, will hold annual election of of
ficers tomorrow afternoon in Swedish
Olive hall, Moline, The meeting is
called for o'clock promptly.
Black Hawk Court of Honor No. 533
will entertain at card party Thurs
day at Mathis hall The games of 500
and cinch will be played and the affair
is for the public
The monthly meeting of the ladies'
auxiliary to the Druggists association
will hold its annual Christmas party
tomorrow afternoon in the home of
Mrs. Gus Lindvall in Moline.
The Forward society of Grace Luth-
eran church will meet this evening in
the church parlors TO complete ar
rangements for the sale and sociab1e
TO be held tomorrow afternoon and
evening in the church In addition to
offering for sale nice line of fancy
articles, aprons, etc, they will serve
refreshments.
The annual chicken pie supper of
the Ladies' Aid society Of the Memorial
Christian church will deserved tomor-
row evening from 5 to S o'clock in the
church pariors. The sale of fancy arti-
| cles and rugs and aprons will be held
during the afternoon and evening.
The drill team Of the ladies auxiliary
TO the Eagles will entertain at a dane
ing party tonight at Eagles hall. Tween
/ ty-first street and Fourth avenue
Bleuer's orchestra will give the dance
program.
/ Make YnUr Christmas Iisf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
CHAPTER MONTHLY SESSION.

The tri-city chapter Of the Villa
Alumnae was entertained last even
ing in the home Of the Misses Ursula
and Kathleen Looney. zoos Sixteenth
avenue. The young women spent the
evening playing the game of 500 with
the prize going to Miss McEniry,
Lunch was served later in the dining
room where the serving table had as
its centerpiece a bowl of lovely roses.
The January meeting will be with
Miss Marguerite Smith in Davenport
with Miss Elsie Premier as the assist
ing hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08

kindly suggest way to announce an
engagement at Christmas dinner
where only members of tn family are
present?
~ Is leap year considered lucky
year in which TO be married?
t3l Which would be appropriate, a
suit or wedding dress when enc is
going to have wedding with only the
immediate relatives present and a trip
is planned. ANXIOUS.
% You could just tell them Or if
YOU prefer have Tavors bearing your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
CIRCLE IN ALL.DAY SESSION.

The Ladies' circle Of the German
Immanueis Lutheran church held an
all-day session yesterday in the home
of Mrs A, E. Horst, 1925 Fifth ave
nue., Moline The ladies spent the
time sewing and working in the church
interest and at noon they we're served
with fine lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
ENTERTAINED At EVENING:
PARTY,

A party of girls was entertained
last evening by Mrs Fred Pomroy at
her home in Davenport The time
was spent delightfully."- with music and
dancing and general sociability, aud
the company was served with a three
course dinner. Mrs. Pomroy was pre-
sented with lovely cut glass dish by
the young women. Mrs PomrS be
fore her marriage was Miss Carrie
Schleuter of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
MEMS SoClETY SESSION.

Mems society of the First Swedish
lutheran church, gathered last evening
In the home of Ansgarius Anderson.
laos Twelfth street, for the monthly
social session. Mr.. Anderson address
ed the members on how to celebrate
Christmas Refreshments were served
by Mrs. Anderson and a season OF so
&ciability was enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
MISS HURST HOSTESS CIRCLE.

Miss Phoebe Hurst at her home s24
twentieth street. yesterday afternoon,
was hostess 10 the Ready to Help cir
Gle of Kings Daughters. There was
: good attendance Of members and they
spent the time in sociability. the hos
tess serving light refreshments. Bust
ness matters pertaining TO the circle
were disposed Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
o. Z. 6. WITH MRS. DuyAyIy.

Members of the o. E. s. Sewing cir
Gle were entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Edward II. Dunavin at
her home, 1880 Fifteenth street. The
ladies enjoyed a time of sociability to-
gether and they were served with q
nice lunch. Meetings will be omitted
until the first Tuesday in January
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
SOCIETY TO SELL SEALS.

At the business meeting OF the Young
Peoples society Of the German Inn
manueI's Lutheran church held last
night it was decided to sell Christmas
seals for Lutheran sanitoriam in
Colorado. II was also decided TO hold
no social session Dec. q but to hold In
stead a New Years party Dec 81 One
new member was received into the So
ciety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
MRS. BENNETT HOSTESS AUXu,
larry.

The Woman's auxiliary Of Trinity
'scopal church held meeting yes
Jay in the home of Mrs. George
lnett, 1871 Seventeenth street. The
les brought their own fancy work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08

Mrs. W. A. Dickman reported for the
14th annual conference held Nov. 4
and 5 at Pontiac which she attended
as delegate from the local society.
The program closed with song by
the society. During the social hour
refreshments were served by the COM
mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
YOUNG PEOPLE SOCIAL SESSION.

The Christian Endeavor society Of
the Memorial Christian church gather
ed at the church last evening for
monthly business and social session,
The business session was followed by
an hour OF sociability when refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
SOCIAL EVENTS

and busted themselves with that while
they visited and enjoyed the afternoon.
Mrs. Bennett served light refresh
ments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
EAII)T ono
HOME
pDx,,eBLIMS
mrs ELTZABETH TL9ApSQr

hEaT MRS. thompson an a mar
ried woman 81 years old and have
three little children / have been mar
ried IL years. / knew that my hus-
band drank before | married him, but
he tried SO hard TO overcome his habit
and We loved each other SO much that |
married him anyway. AT first he tried
to keep sober for my sake. but for the
last few year he has been very selfish
aud he considers no ones wish but
his own. He worships the children
and they do him, and still he cannot
keep sober for their sake. He brings
them attractive presents and books
with pretty Illustrations when they
really need shoes and better food.
In spite of my husbands drink habit
and his seitishness I love him and I
would do anything in the world to help
him get over his habit. Our oldest
child, a boy, is years old, and it
breaks my heart to have him see his
father in the condition he so often
does. My husband has settled down
into hopeless state and he has given
up trying What can | do? I have not
known moment free from worry since
have been married and at times l
think / shall go mad
DISCOURAGED.
There must be new interest to
drive out the old one, and when a man
has gone so far it is hard to find one.
You can expect little aid from him. be-
cause drink has made him selfish and
taken away the most of his manhood.
Your husbands weak will must he
awakened and his attention directed to
higher interests, You cannot hope TO
gain anything without the help of a
physician who knows the physical Pc
culiarities of the man.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are girls of
IL and 13 years of age. We have no
mothers and We are cousins.
| IL Are we too young to go walking
and to shows with our boy friends?
/ t2) How long should we wear our
dresses?
| 90 Is it all right to go TO a seven
o'clock show by ourselves if we are
back to our homes by nine O'Clock.
| a. Is it right to give boy friend
our pictures Or to accept his?
| t5l How can we get girl friends to
like us?
t61 What is good to make brittle fin
ger nails softer?
! CD Is it wrong to play kissing
games?
BROWN AND BLUE EYES.
/ u Yes. you are too young.
/ ~ 1t depends upon your size. Most
little girls Of Y and 13 wear them al
most to their knees.
| (3) No. Have some older person 90
with you.
/ l4) | wouldn't
10 To make little girls like you. be
interested in them and forget bows
Play the games they play and dress
dolls.
t6l Rub them with yaseline every
night.
| 81 1t is cheap.
| Dear Mrs. Thompson: IL Will YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
CLARK.wEMAR ENGAGEMENT.

Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement of Miss Lulu Weiman,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. F Weim-
ar of 1853 Union street. Davenport,
and Elmer Clark, son of MIR and Mrs.
]. Clark Of 1915 Fortieth street this
city. No date for the wedding has
been announced, Mr. Clark is a ma
cbinist employed by the Williams
& White company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08

name and your fiance's,
(2l Any year is all right.
81 It depends upon the financial
condition of your family. If you can
not afford both, have a suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
scH00L HEARS REV. J.E. COss0R.

The seventh session Of the Commnn-
ity Training school was addressed last
Z evening by Rev. j. E. Connor Of the
: Moline First Methodist church. who
spoke on the subject, Some Reasons
Why Sunday School Teachers Should
Be AS Efficient as Possible" Rev. ].
e. Wilson introduced the speaker after
the opening devotional services. Upon
the school separating into the indiyid-
L uel classes Mrs. Wallace Souders ad-
dressed the elementary department Of
advertising the Cradle Roll" In the
advanced class Rev. ]. L, Vance con
Quoted the study Upon rec0nTenine
the school voted that the meeting next
Tuesday shall be the last until afteI
the holiday season. Rev. MIR. Conner
closed with prayer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08
Mss PEARGE TO READ CHRIST.
MAS CAROL.

Miss Iva Pearce, teacher CT eloca-
don and public speaking at Augustana
EeolIege, will read "A Christmas Carol
IN Charles Dickens, Friday evening,
DEC. 10, at the First Methodist church
@es O'Clock. The reading viii be pre-
Eceded by this following musical num-
Ebers:
Trio, Andante fsurprise Symphony
fHayden) Violin, Miss Frances
Rhoads. cello. Rosco Lyons; piano
Mrs. +. X. Rhoads
Vocal solo, "Blest Be Thou, o Christ
Eternal" fGainesl A. f. VIII
4 Hams, accompanied by violin and cello
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-08

Cut Out and Mail to The Argus.

Cut Out and Mail to The Argus
hereby agree to buy Christmas gifts for give
nunber) .,,...:. poor children. | desire that the
names OF the poor children together with their ages
and addresses, be furnished me through The Argus
Santa Claus Fund Committee
signed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
<AduFeSS .........+...........
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
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snd Joe ref cent rEaft EB-asrt nrtiris usef
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
AGED PEOPLE
CARRIED OUT
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fore's apartments to the veranda on the
South End hotel Before the smoke had
cleared away, firemen passing through
the Dutton tenement on their way to the
attic, stumbled on a bowl of gold fish.
To their surprise, later examination Of
the bowl showed that one of the several
fish within the globe had survived the
fire and was swimming about the little
pool as buoyantly as though nothing had
happened.
The firemen are satisfied that the blaze
Originated in the second story of the ell
at the rear of the tenement Both floors
are finished into sheds for the tenants
and in barrels and other receptacles con-
tanning ashes in the upper story fire may
have smouldered for several DAYS. Coal
and wood ashes were kept in the barrel
and this morning the fremen were able
to trace the flames from the barrel, along
the floor to the rafters of the main roof.
As soon as the fire was under control,
Chief Gladding set his men to the task
of saving yaluables which might other
wise have been ruined by exposure to
the smoke and dripping water, 1t was
a hard exhibition which the men had Civ
en- and the order for a respite from the
arduous business of smothering little
all about the upper part of
the building came as a relief. Through
out the forenoon detail of men was en-
gagged in cleaning refuse and infammable
matter from the attic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
TALK OF THE TOWN
Pure linen crash, l0c knights.
Visit Knights half-price counter.

| Nlsit hHlgnt ndi-pfice counter.
/ See Abbott's early showing Of wash
goods.
Cleanup sale of waists, 25c, SOC, at
Vaughan's.
Latest styles in neckwear at the
| Vaughan Store.
A lot of 10 pairs all-wool blankets that
we viii sell at big sacrifice at Perry's.
Come early Saturday; some of the lots
will not last all day. The Vaughan Store.
Get in on that barrel of Marvel -four,
to be given away free at the Pavilion
Adv
Rev. P. NJ McKenna, pastor of St.
Monica's church, has returned from II
brief stay in Boston.
Joseph Fl. Moore OF st. Johnsbury ar
rived yesterday in the city for a few
days visit with relatives.
Sale Of house dresses for Friday and
Saturday, Sl50 and SIPS values, for 9Se.
Paris Shirtwaist House.
Do it now. WHAT Save coupons on
that barrel of Marvel -four to be given
away free at the Pavilion Theatre.--Adv.
"A Lucky Deception" two-reel Mes
tor; also alex. Francis" and Belle
Adair," in an Eelair drama, Son. at
the Biiou.
Public dance in X. of C. hall Friday,
Jan. 20, under auspices Of st. Elizabeth's
ladies' aid society. Harris orchestra.
Admission, 25e.
Miss Christina Haggett, who has been
visiting at her former home in Barre for
several days, returned this morning 70
West Stewartstown, n. II.
Miss Merle Grafton, who has been
confined TO her bed for the past three
weeks at the Thompson building, God
dard seminary, was moved to-day to the
home of her aunt, Mrs. +. T. Cutler.
Tonight The Players will present the
ever-popular play, paid in Fnll.f In pre-.
senting this great play in tabloid form.
all the characters are retained, and the |
salient points brought out, and the
story is complete Miss Gill will be
seen in the leading role, part she has
played over l25 times. Mr.. Foster will |
play the difficult role of the husband |
Mr.. Cogswell viii be seen in somewhat |
different character from any he has been
called on 10 play, that Of the quaint
and easy going "Jimsy" Smith; Mr.. Hen
~ will be seen in the part OF the sea
'aptain, which calls for the best ef.
forts Of any actor. Miss Conant and Miss
Butler will both have pleasing roles, and
4 you have never witnessed this really i
gsod play, this is your opportunity
Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
20 DEATHS ANNOUNCED.
In 1908 Legislative List---Biennial Re-
union Held Last Evening.

| The last legislature of 1908 held its
biennial reunion last evening in the hall
OF the House of Representatives and
was attended by about one hundred
members.
Former Speaker 4. C. Cheney was in
the chair Prayer was offered by Mr..
Miller of Bethel and the roll was called
by Clerk Harry a. Black.
The Senate with ii members met and
elected l.. H. Lewis Of Hyde Park pres
ident and Guy NJ Page, secretary. Five
members were reported as deceased. The
Senate then attended Joint session.
Among the prominent members pres
emit were Judge Frank /. Fish of Yer
gennes, Bank Commissioner Frank G.
Williams of Newport, former Lieut-Gov.
Frank f. Howe of Bennington, Attor-
ncy- General Herbert G. Barber of Brat
tleboro, President j. A. DeBoer of the
National Life Insurance company, Sem
ators w. b, Locklin CT Franklin, 0. J..
Martin OF Washington, n. L. Divoll of
Windham former Speaker T. Q. Che
ney of Morristown, National Committee
man Earle S. Kinsley of Rutland and
Allen Calhoun of Middlebury.
The old committee consisting of Mr..
Untiedt of Brookield Flint Of Brain
tree, Ray of Brandon, Miller OF Bethel,
Brown OF Middlesex, 0rvis of Manches-
ter and Scott of Brandon, was reelected
to arrange for the next reunion.
Twenty-six deaths of members were
and on motion Of Mr.. Dam
iels of East Montpelier committee con-
sisting of DeBoer of Montpelier, Daniels
Of East Montpelier and Miller of Beth
Il was appointed TO draft suitable reso-
buttons on deceased members.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Jones |
of Sudbury, Howe of Bennington, Rob |
arts OF Pawlet, DeBoer Of Montpeiie,,
Scott Of Brandon, Cory OF Montpelier,
Fish OF Vergennes, Williams OF Newport |
md Utntiedt OF Brookfeld.
Letters Of regret were read from Mr.
Howe Of st. .Iohnsbury, Mr. Spooner' of
Ripton and Mr.. Drew of Barton. On
notion Of Mr.. Untiedt OF Brookfield, ad.
ournment was taken to the Pavilion
where the banquet was served.
At the banquet held in the Pavilion
Thomas G. Cheney, speaker Of the 1905
cgislature, was POSTMASTER. The speak
- were Governor Gates, Lieutenant.
Governor Darling. the Hon. Frank f.
lowe. Charles D. Watson Of st. Adams,
Judge Frank J.. Fish and Commissioner
'harles Plumley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
Love Apple Brew trOmato soup.l

Love apple brew i made with one.half
can Of tomatoes, one carrot, one tunip.
one onion, four tablespoonfuls ~ -four one
and one-balf quarts Of stock. one cup.
fui Of milk, three tablespoonfuls Of but.
ter, salt. red pepper 20 taste and few
drops Of red col0r Cut the vegetables
into saucepan and fry them FOR ten
minutes with butter. then add the -four.
stock, tomatoes, salt red pepper and
pepper Simmer for forty minutes. Rub
them through q sieve With a wooden
spoon then add the milk and red color.
boil fer four minutes. and serve. One
tablespoonful 81 tomato cstsup NAV h.
added II liked WIN serve from eight
g. ten persons Marion Harris Neil. in
Womans World for February.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

New spring wool goods at Abbott's.
One dollar day reduction on suits
Knights.
Our cleanup sale begins Saturday at
Vaughan's.
Big sale of dress goods Saturday at
Vaughan's.
A sale of. new waists for SLID at
Perry's on Saturday.
Some desirable goods at a big discount
at Perry's on Saturday.
Bring in what coupons you have on
that barrel of Marvel flour to-day. If
you haven't got started yet, do it now /;
it is not too late.-Adv.
Meeting of st. Johns court, No. 522,
C. o. f., will be held Thursday evening
at Z o'clock; installation of officers and
refreshments. Per order, John Papin,
chief ranger.
Everybody is invited to the dance to
be held in Rowland hall tonight under
the auspices of the young peoples so.
ciety of the Church of the Good Shep-
herd. Old and new fashioned dances,
with music by Riley's orchestra.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28

Ask to see those crepe dc chine waists
for Sl.9s, at Perry's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28

us. Meeting Of Hiawatha lodge,
ft<& No. 20 Thursday evening at Z
~Ss$sr o'clock. Work, initiatory de-
EN gree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

All ladies' suits So, to-day Knights
A few new numbers ia winter dresses
just arrived, Paris Shirtwaist House.
You should see those new crepe Dc
chine waists for $l.0s, $3.50, $2.0s and
$3.50, at Perrys.
Annual meeting Of the Granite City
| Quoting club at the clubrooms Thursday
evening at o'clock. Note change OF
date.
All the old and new dances at the
dance in Rowland hall tonight. Admis-
sion, soc per couplei ladies, Zoe Riley's
orchestra.
For Sale Eight secondhand sewing
machines on sale this week. All makes
and prices. Give us call Singer Shop,
10 Elm street.
DO not forget the Montpelier Military
band orchestra dance at Eagles hall, on
Thursday, Jan. 2S modern music; mod
ern dancingi soc per couple.
Mrs. Martbs Calef- White. electric nee
die specialist, will be at Miss Canning's
Toilet Parlor Saturday, Jan. 30. Boston
office, 2 Park square. Tel. Oxford 1853.
Sewing work from the domestic science
department at Goddard seminary is be-
ing exhibited by Miss q. l.. Buckley, in
structress at the seminary, at the Homer
Fits store. The public is invited to in
spect the same.
At Mrs. Bertha A. Beattie's all Rich
ardson Flo silks will be sold at one cent
a skein, Friday. There will also be
free demonstration Of basket weaving
Friday afternoon from 1880 to 5. The
Speciality shop, so South Main street.
James Long OF Franklin street is able
to be out Of doors, after having been
confined TO thu house for month
Friends of Mr.. Long viii be interested to
learn that he has nearly recovered his
health.
An enjoyable dancing party was given
in Rowland hall last evening under the
auspices OF Miss Blanchard OF Montpelier.
Besides a large number of Miss Blanch
ards pupils present, there were number
of invited guests. Music was furnished
by Mrs. Badord OF Montpelier, pianist,
and Mr.. Phillips, a violinst. Dancing
continued until midnight and at inter-
mission refreshments Of punch and WA
fers were served.
The funeral Of Timothy Ivers, for
mer resident of Barre Town, whose death
occurred at the state hospital in Water
bury Monday forenoon, was held at the
establishment of NJ. J. |
'Vhitcomh in East Barre yesterday aft
,rnoon at 2 o'clock Comrades Of the
deceased when he was a member of the |
International association |
a Graniteyile and employed ON the quar-
les there attended the services and a
delegation from the Manchester Unity |
u Odd Fellows, to which Mr.. Ivers be- /
onged, was also present at the funeral.
rev. James Ramage, pastor OF the East
'arre and Orange Congregational |
hurches, ofiieated and the interment
vas made in Wilson cemetery at South
BARRE. where the ritual OF the Odd Eel
ows was used at the grayeside. There
we're several floral tributes. The bearers
yere: John Hall, Henry Coxon, d. n.
ieCrea and Rodney Campbell.