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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
OPTMUS CIRCLE CLOSING SUP.
PER,

To close the seasons activities mem
bers of the Optimus circle enjoyed a
meeting and supper yesterday at
Fejervary park, Davenport. The la
dies went TO the park in the early aft
ernoon and while different members
read chapters in the circle text book
Queen Hortense," finishing the work,
others occupied themselves with fancy
articles. a two course supper was
served at the inn, the affair proving
very pleasant Meetings have been
discontinued until early fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

pepper. Boil about six eggs hard.
When molding the meat loaf lay these
lengthwise in the center so that when
you slice the meat each slice contains
slice of egg. Serve on lettuce leaves
or garnish with parsley. This looks
very pretty. Will serve five or six
plentifully.
French Toast-To half pint rich
milk add two tablespoons powdered
sugar. a little salt and a beaten egg,
Dip into this mixture slices of dry
bread, fry on buttered griddle until
brown on both sides, sprinkle with
sugar and serve hot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
SOCIETY PLANS PLAY.

At a meeting of the Young Peoples
society OF the German Evangelical
church attended by 60 meVbers last
evening in the church, plans were
made for a play to be given in the near
future for the church benefit. The
time was occupied largely with plans
for this affair, social hour following
when a committee served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
SOCIAL EVENTS

nently vacated out of memory to Miss
Swan, the first president; Vice presl-
dents. Miss Grace Putnam, Mrs. H. A.
Clevenstine; secretary treasurer, Mrs.
Georgia Porter The circle decided to
take up the national parks as their
study next year and the program com
mittee will arrange the year book
along those lines. The annual picnic
of the club will be held June 10 at
Fejervary park inn, Davenport, din
ner to be served in the evening. Mrs.
Clevenstine served refreshments
when the business session was con-
closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
BREAKFAST TO HONOR MISS MOSS.

Miss Bessie Moss. bride Of the
spring, was the honoree at breakfast
given yesterday to seven girl friends
by Mrs. Marcus Skarstedt at her home
on Twenty-eighth street and Sixteenth
avenue. The young women were in
vited for II o'clock and were served
at a table set with pretty doilies with
a crystal basket filled with pink rose
buds as the table centerpiece. At
each plate was pretty place card and
a rose as a favor. AS the guests were
leaving after the breakfast each pre-
scented TO the bride TO be pretty gift
for her new home.
Last evening Miss Moss shared hon
ors at a dinner party with Miss
Blanche Harmon. whose marriage to
John Kavanaugh Of Richmond, Va. is
an event of tomorrow at St. Mary's
Catholic church, Moline. The affair
was a O'Clock dinner given by Miss
Regene Harmon at the Manufacturers
hotel with covers for ID. The table
centerpiece was basket OF sweet
peas, the handle of which was tied
with tulle. with smilaX and asparagus
ferns on the cloth After the dinner
the company went to the Columbia
theatre, Davenport, for box party.
The wedding of tomorrow morning
will be performed by Rev. j. S. Kelly,
assisted by Very Rev. William Han
non, president of ST. Ambrose college,
and cousin OF the bride to be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02

% He meant that he thought you
were the prettiest of her friends,
suppose. If you are introduced to
him and he shows interest in you,
talk to him and act just as you would
if you had not heard OF the remark.
(2) | think you are too young to
write notes, A little girl who writes
notes to boy is usually unable to
think about anything besides the boy,
which is a bad thing.
60 Dear Robert"
"a Chum with the ones you find
most congenial.
60 In such a case you should talk
to the boy as though you knew him.
He is not obliged to take you home,
but it would be all right for him to
Is years old and went with a young
do so.
Dear Mrs. thompson: % | am
man year older than l am for about
six months A short time ago we went
to party together and there was
girl there who did everything she
could to make him like her and drop
me. She dances better than | do and
he likes to dance. OF course | didn't
have much chance of keeping him
when she boldly tried to get him and |
acted just the way | always have. He
went to see her and told me about it.
| said that he could choose between
us-that | wouldn't be seen with him
if he went with her He told me that
if that was the way | felt about it he
wouldn't trouble me any more with
his company. Since then he has gone
with her. Did | do right?
! (2) | love him and would like to
get him back. What can | do to
make him go with me again?
SCHOOL GIRL.
a Since youl and the boy were
not engaged he was at perfect liberty
| to go with whomeyer he chose. You
should not have said what you did.
(2D You played losing game and
now the best you can do is take your
defeat bravely. Don't let the boy or
girl think for a minute that you are
sorry for what you have done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
SOUTH PARK YOUNG PEOPLE.

The monthly business and social
session of the Young Peoples society
of the South Park Presbyterian
church social rooms, the president
Miss Mary Willis, presiding and con-
Quoting the devotional exercises. A
general discussion of plans for the
society work followed, John Bender
then read a number OF original
poems, the society adjourning for a
social time when games were played
and refreshments served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02

Grieg. Mr. Hartz sang in his usual
pleasing way and delighted his hear
ers. The proceeds from the affair will
be about $3.50, which will be added to
a fund being collected with which to
continue the musical studies Of the
boy with teachers in the big musical
centers. Miss Oliver has been the
teacher of Arvid since he first began
his musical education, giving her SER
vices free of charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
Postpone Progressive Convention.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 2.-The pro-
gressive state convention has been
postponed from May "a TO June %.
Edwin NJ. Lee. state chairman, said to-
day the state committee decided that ii
would be advisable to hold the Indi-
ana meeting after the national CON
vention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
Aged Yale Graduate bend.

Springfield. Mass May 2Dr.
David Fisher Atwater, aged 9S, oldest
graduate of Yale university, died today
at his home In this city. He grad
uated from Yale college in 1859 and
I'm Yale Medical school in 1872
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
FOR OILY HAIR.

If the hair is oily and will not stay
IN curl unless washed every few days,
take sheet Of blotting paper and cut
into strips, one inch by two,
Straighten an invisible hairpin and
insert in the paper lengthwise, fold
paper around hairpin and use for
curriers'
The blotung paper absorbS the oil
and the hair will stay fluffy long
time. Curriers' should be removed ar
ter being used twice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
SEyENS SELECT OFFICERS,

Closing the study sessions of the
Sevens club, the members met last
evening in the home of Mrs. H. A.
Clevenstine in Sears and also selected
officers for the year, the following to
serve, the presidency being perma-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
NOTICE

Persons knowing the present
address of former residents of
Rock Island are requested to call
at the headquarters of the IT.
Armstrong Centennial AssOcia.
ton In Rock Island in the Gen.
trail Trust & Savings Bank Bldg,
and secure cards upon which the
names and addresses NAV be
written. Copies OF The Argus
will then he mailed TO these per.
sons free of charge in order that
they may be kept in touch with
the plans for the big celebration
in June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
CLEAR $50 AT SALE.

The Ladies Aid society OF the First
Swedish Lutheran church cleared $50
at the sale of home bakery goods and
aprons. conducted Saturday iii the
church parlors. In the afternoon they
served lunch and in the evening sup
per was served in the church dining
room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-02
CORkS CLOSE MINnnMS.

If you have any loose window
screens or shaky windows use cork
10 fasten them. II never drops out.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
VIM. 7. Taylor Called

The sad news of the death of
William Tate Taylor, who for the
past five years has lived on a
homestead northeast of Roman,
was received yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor were at the
home af a son in Butte when the
end came on Wednesday.
Carl B. Taylor of Poison, a
son, passed through Roman yes
terday on his way to attend the
funeral and burial, which will
take place at Dillon, the former
home of the deceased, and at
present the home of a son and
daughter. Mr.. Taylor was rs
years of age and was one Of the
pioneers of Montana. He had
an extensive acquaintance in the
state and his many friends ex-
tend sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Pre-Lenten Dance

The ladies of Roman, with the
aid of the teachers. are planning
the best and biggest public dance
of the season to be given at the
opera house just before the be-
ginning of Lent, on the evening
of March 4. Already large prep
arations are under way and no
pains will be spared to make it
one of the big events of the
season in Roman. The proceeds
are for the benefit of the school
playground association, and will
be used exclusively to provide
play apparatus.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Farm Loans

We have limited amount of money
to loan on Farm Mortgages at ten per
cent net. No commission in addition to
the ten per cent will be charged. The
application will be made, papers
drawn, loan approved and completed
here in the bank as soon as an abstract
can be obtained, thereby doing away
with all delays necessary when making
the loan through eastern parties.
Principal and interest will be payable
at the bank. In other words you will
be doing business at home which we
hope will be more convenient and salts
factory than through eastern parties.
3Stf ROMAN STATE BANK.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Notice to Creditors
State of Montana, &C
County of Missoula !

State of Montana, s.
County of Missoua
Estate of Fred w. Thorbahn, De-
ceased. Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned administrator of the estate
of Fred w. Thorbahn, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased to eX
hibit them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first pub
LEGATION of this notice, to the said John
P. Swee, administrator. at his office
in Roman, Montana. the same being the
place for the transaction of the bust
ness of said estate in the county of
Missoula.
Dated February 14th, 1916.
JOHN P. SWEE,
Administrator of the estate of
Fred w. Thorbahn, deceased.
Lloyd l. Wallace, attorney for admin
istrator. feb 1S-mch 10
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

Attorney D. N. Mason is look
ing after legal matters in Mis-
soula.
Ben Harding returned Tues
day from trip to Missoula and
Butte.
Mrs. A. D. Smith was Mis-
soula visitor from Wednesday
until Friday.
Choir practice at the M. E.
church next Tuesday night, Bert
Flatten, leader.
Tom Bailey made a business
trip to Missoula and Superior the
first of the week.
Miss Edna Meranda went to
Missoula last Sunday where she
will again enter school.
John Dahlgren, president of
the First National bank, came
up yesterday from Missoula.
John Hujber's sale Tuesday
drew an exceptionally large
crowd and everything offered
found ready buyers. The sale
totaled around 800.
Members of the M. E. choir
were highly entertained at the
Bee Hive restaurant Wednesday
evening by E. E. burst and Har-
old Resner, following choir prac-
tice..
There will be special services
at the M. E. church next Tues
day evening. Messrs. Wilson
and Resner will sing a duet and
Mr.. Sutherland will give a talk
on the Conquest of Canaan.
Cecil Dexter, of the reclama.
ton service with headquarters al
Post A., accompanied by his
wife, returned last week from {
visit at their former home in Fort
Collins, Colorado.
The basket ball game between
the St. Ignatius Athletic club
and the Roman town team at the
opera house last Thursday night
resulted in a victory for the Wis
iting team, the score being % t.
10.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
WANTs,F0R SALE,E1c

will buy all kinds of hides. H. M.
Gehlert. "a
Stock Hogs for Sale. See Jack
Richards. Asp
Bring your fat hens to the Roman
Meat Market Al
For Sale-The hay on the Mrs. Nc
Cabe place near Roman. Inquire Ro-
nan State Bank. 42-5
For Sale Registered Duroc Jersey
boar, $780, Gotfried Walman, Sec
IS, 1920. 43 a. p
Will pay reward for information on
cattle branded lib (connectedD on left
hip, or aH on right side, or both. -
Brewer & Hollingsworth. 40
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Dance at Rava1li

There will be a dance and box
supper at the Ravalli school house
Saturday, Feb. 26. Proceeds
will apply on a Victrola for the
school. Good music; tickets SOC.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Rural Carrier Examinations

The United States Civil Ser
vice commission has announced
an examination for the county of
Missoula, Montana, to be held at
St. 1gnatius on March IL, 1916.
to fill the position of rural carrier
at Roman.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

have a client with 800 acre ranch
southwest of Roman, Is acres in winter
wheat, Is acres more plowed, balance
excellent pasture, who will trade it for
an unencumbered 80 acres, if located
northeast of Roman. This is fine OPP
portunity to secure good stock ranch.
&C. F. Rathbone, Roman.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

STRAYED-One red COW branded
j on left side; coming two year old
heifers and steers branded j on left
side and both ears split. Reasonable
reward will be paid.-J. A. McGeorge,
Roman, 49,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

Five head of horses for sale, well
broken, ranging from 1900 to l4O0 lbs.
and from four to six years of age. Call
at ranch two miles west of Icons.
r, Logan, Leon. 43-46
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

Balaklala, big type, pedigreed Poland
China pigs at weaving time, 800 either
sex. Write me at Dixon or call at Sec.
2, 1921. JAS. WOOD, Jr. 12tf
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Horses and Cattle For Sale

We have for sale four teams Of big
Percheron mares and forty head of
Jersey mich cattle. Also quantity
of farm machinery. Property can all
be seen at A. J. Brewer ranch.
3Stf ROMAN STATE BANK.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

The Ladies. Aid will be enter
tanned by Mrs. C. F. Rathbone
on Thursday afternoon of next
week.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Horses for Sale

l have few very good work mares
and geldings for sale. For further in
formation, call on or write w. R.
Beamish, Plains, Mont. Al
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

the Mud creek school house on
Saturday evening, February 26.
Everybody invited.
Miss Helen Kelsey returned
Monday from an extended visit
with her sister in Butte, and has
filed on a homestead near her
fathers.
J. A. Mirglar and wife, of
Great Falls, arrived in Roman
Wednesday to take charge of the
Roman hotel. Their intention is
to open March LIST.
The M. E. choir will give an
entertainment at the church in
the near future, the objct being
to raise funds to purchase new
song books for the church.
w. G. Brown and a number of
others living around Roman left
the first of the week for Great
Falls as witnesses before the
federal grand jury, which con-
vened Tuesday.
twenty-five cans of young fry
were distributed in the streams
around Roman this week. All
that is required of the local peo-
pie is to pay the expenses of dis
tribution from Ravalli, and with
only this expense there is no
good reason why our streams
should not be plentifully stocked
and our nimrods enjoy the very
best of fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. White re-
turned last Friday from a ten
days. trip to St. Paul and Mime
apolis. Mr.. White reports con-
ditions excellent in those cities
with the future looking bright
and rosy. They experienced
some cold weather through the
Dakotas and Minnesota and ap-
preciated to the fullest the beau
tiful warm weather we of the
Flathead were enjoying on their
arrival.
A. J. Brewer, G. F. Rathbone
and John P. Swee were in Mis-
soula from Sunday until Tues
day, making the trip to attend
the Lincoln Republican club ban
quet Monday night, and incident
ally to attend to business matters.
Mr.. Brewer was one of the
speakers and the gentlemen as
sure US that it was a veritable
love feast. Many former pro-
gressives were present and an
nounced their return to the re-
publican fold.
The Pioneer failed to mention
last week the fact that John
Sonar of Horte, who has lived
in the United States since he
was seven years old, voted many
times and held various public
offices, was granted his final cit.
izenship papers by Judge Dun.
can on February Z. Until Mr..
Sonar became involved in one
of Uncle Sans free (?) homes
he always believed he was ar
American citizen, but that trans
action brought forth the fact that
he was not. He Immediately sci
about to correct his mistake anc
only finished up on the 9TH.
The display Of grains put or
exhibition in Roman last week
Thursday and Friday by F. M.
Lawrence drew many farmers te
town to see for themselves what
is really being done in an agri.
cultural way in the state. The
grains shown were those winning
so many prizes at various expo.
sitions last fall, including the
Panama-Pacific exhibition at San
Francisco, where Montana was
awarded the gold medal. A mum.
Der of the prize winning grains
were grown in this valley and
our farmers are therefore deeply
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

5.ROOm House for Rent
Furnished or unfurnished, desirable
location. W. M. Gillett. 43tf
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18
Today's Big Store Market
Feb. II, 1916,

Feb. II, 1916,
Eggs, 45c.
Butter, ID. Soc.
Cream, 33c.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-02-18

There will be a big dance at
the Mud creek school house on
Saturday evening, February 26.
Everybody invited.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29

ing support in all parts of the dis
trict. His hope of success in this
campaign was based entirely on get
ting out and meeting the people.
To answer this call to arms means,
for him, to some extent at least, the
sacrifice of his efforts, the expense
he has incurred, the giving up of
his plans.
In his decision is real patriotism,
as we see it,and proof, not boasting,
of d real desire to be of service to
his country. The storm of applause
which greeted Mr. McInnes' state
ment. at the mass meeting Tuesday
night, that he placed his country's
call to the coIors far above any per-
sonal ambition. and that, ,as a private
in the rear ranks,he would 60 to the
front with his command, indicates
that the voters of this district will
not allow a man of such sterling
character to suffer at their hands by
reason of his devotion to duty. adv
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29
For House Of Representatives.

The friends of S A Graham hereby
announce his candidacy for reelection
to the House of Representatives from
Williamsburg county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
The friends of Mr. D E McCutchen
hereby announce his candidacy for the
House of Representatives from Will
liamsbYrg county, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
In announcing myself for the House
of Representatives it answers the call
of many. Will say, here am. Iprom-
ise you honest and >diligent service, al
ways to be at my post ready to care
for your welfare, local and State.
Should you elect me it will hoist me to
the zenith Of my ambition. now tip
my hat to one and all until we meet at
campaign meetings, there ! will answer
any questions profounded relative to
your interest. Respectfully,
wv KENNEDY.
hereby announce myself candidate
to represent the people of Williamsburg
county in the Legislature, subject to the
Democratic primary. S o EADDY.
thereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the House of Repre-
sentatives, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary. Soliciting your
support, l am respectfully,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29
For Treasurer.

thereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of County Treasurer of
Williamsburg county, subject to the
Democratic primary. CO ROLLINS.
To the Democratic Voters of Williams
burg county:-I hereby announce my
self candidate for the Office of Treas
urer of Williamsburg county, and will
abide by the rules of the Democratic
primary. w DoDD DANIEL.
thereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Treasurer of Williams
burg county, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary. R d SMITH.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for reappointment to the Office of Coun-
ty Treasurer of Williamsburg county,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
] WESLEY Cook.
To the Voters of Williamsburg County:
By this means I announce myself q
candidate for the office of Treasurer of
Williamsburg county. will abide by
the rules of the Democratic primary.
pd w E SNowDEN.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29
Items from CadeS.

Cades, June 27:-The nice rain.
that have visited US lately have ben
Gifted the crops greatly.
Mr. ] N Sauls has returned from
Florence, where he underwent an op
Grafton, and is doing nicely.
Mr. Leo McElveen of Bishopville
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mr. j j M Graham, Jr, spent the
weekend with relatives at Bennetts.
vile.
Mr. Kenneth Haselden is spending
a few days with relatives at John.
sonville.
Mr. R FEppshas purchased 1916
model Ford.
Mrs W l Hodges visited relatives
in Florence Sunday and Monday.
Mr. and Mrs E S Sauls of Russell
vile are spending a few weeks here
with friends and relatives.
Last Wednesday night social
party was given at Mr. and Mrs W
B Cox's in honor of Misses Ruby and
Alberta Brown. A large crowd of
young folk was present and all en-
joyed themselves very much. After
several games had been played, re-
freshments were served, soon after
which the happy guests began to
depart for their homes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1916-06-29

vailing conditions just 4 little worse
than the day before. 1t has been "a
retrogra1e movement since the day
President Diaz fled to France.
Today we are witnessing the as
sembling Of a new army OF nearly a
hundred thousand men, called to
the colorS because the President
deems it wise to sweep the dirty
Mexican floor.
This movement of the troops to
the Mexican border may be but the
prelude to general war with Mex
leo. If such it is to be, then the
American army should not be with
drawn until every vestige of filth
has been swept from the republic to
our south and a land once fair shall
have been made over into place Of
habitation for rational human be.
ings.
1t is not a pleasant task to under.
take, but it seems to be a burden
placed upon the shoulders of the
American people. 1t will be ac'
complished without fuss or feathers
or bluster or blow accomplished a!
the people perform their routine du
ties of life, for such is the American
spirit.