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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
Old Stories
In New Type
teRoM THE TIMES FiLgO

Twenty Years Ago.
The handsome little church dhich has
Just been completed on North Seventh
street by the members OF the NJ l..
church, South, was dedicated today.
DR. Higgins made final proof yester-
day on his valuable claim adjoining
the city on the west
Judge Heury w. Scott held short
session of the district court today
Judge Amos Green returned from
the east this morning
Sidney Clarke returned from Purcell
today.
Fifteen Years Ago.
George p. Bunker of the Bunker
Price company returned today from
Chicago where he has been on bust
ness.
Sam and Tom Newell purchased
eight lots of the West Main street
addition this morning upon which they
will erect several houses for rental
property -
There we're forty-nine lots OF the
West Main street addition sold today,
the amount OF the sales aggregating
5000,
At a meeting of the board Of direc-
tors of the First Presbyterian church
last night J. II. Leedy was selected to
draw the plans for a $4,000 church to
be erected at once at the corner OF
Sixth and Broadway
Jay NJ. Jackson returned today from
an extended visit in Iowa cities.
Ten Years Ago.
The republican convention, which
closed yesterday, indorsed O.. A.
Mtschcr as Oklahoma countys nomi-
nee for delegate to congress,
Miss Edith Johnson will entertain
a small party of friends this afternoon.
Miss Marie Clark, who has spent
the past six weeks with relatives In
Kansas returned today.
Mr. ami Mrs. Charles B. Anne. and
children returned today from Colorado.
Sheriff Garrison returned today from
Winchester, ILL.,, where he has been
visiting.
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The Horrors OF Limerickia-

Said a fellow: "rve just bought an island
It's swampy, and II isn't hlsland
You'd get your feet wet
II you crossed It, I'll bot.
But I'm real proud to know that It's
misland"
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Where II Started.

"A man from Athens wants to know
If You could refer to golf as pasture
pool. Luke MoLuke, in the Cincinnati
Enquirer Don't see why you couldn't
that is the way Private John Allen re-
ferred to it, when he tried to introduce
it into Mississippi twenty years ago.
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Helm

Shs certainly does mako me laugh,
I'm speaking now OF Mrs, Dares.
For, since she bought phonograph,
She's putting on all sorts OF airs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26

ten-year-ago item in The Times states that A. II.
Gesslcr Of Carmen to this city to watch the repub
convention. Evidently Mr. Geisscr kept both eyes
open, as he is republican state chairman
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
The Wise Fool.

"A man can't live on air" observed
the Sage.
"Hc can't, chi" replied the Fool.
We'll, | know navigator who makes
$4,000 a year."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
Where Is Splitter Axe7

FOR SALE-Three or four show
cases, in splendid condition, Will sell
cheap. CHOPPY HATCHETT, Gray.
son, KY
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oh Inu

We hope she feeds on it. But, at any
rate, Miss Green Corn OF Chandiield,
Okla, ha, been made member OF the
club
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Another German Zeppelin dropped a few bombs on
London. Tho list of the of babies killed has not
yet been published In Berlin.
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Luke MCluke
His Column
Fiuhl
Copyright. 1914

Hull
Somehow or other" said old Borr.
Il do not think | ever saw
a doctor who'd take physic. or
A lawyer who would 20 TO law"
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Gosh |

Elsie Fullilove has sued Harry Full
love for divorce in the Kenton county
(ky) circuit court.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
Poor Old Paw.

F0of Old Paw.
Willie-Paw, can / ask a question:
Paw-Nes. my son. What is III
Willie-Why, when a man has black
eve could you say that he is wearing
an injured expressiors
Paw-You so out and take a walk
young man.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26

Hughes hedges will be the vogue in New York If tina
barber strike isn't settled soon.
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Any Suggestions2

The Louisville, Ky, branch OF the
club wants to know where it will put
Will |. Hurt, of that city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
That Hick.

That Hick.
The Hick who makes
Mo want TO sin.
ls he who says
That he wants In"
Mrs. r. l.. $.
This Hicks
Named Yopp,
lie says. bE
"De trop" @. f. J,
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Sad

Life I, short and time is ilceting. But
what we started to say was that Doug
las viii Dye and Della Mae Dye live
at Toledo, Ohio.
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One dry state has champagne" atmosphere and an
other has governor by the OF Rye
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History Bits
One Hundred Years Aso TODAY.


18l6-A fleet of British and Dutch
warships, under Lord Exmouth, arrived
off Algiers, and the following day be-
gan a bombardment of the city.
Sevsnty-five Years Ago Today.
l84l-A British fore. under Sir
Henry Pottinger began an attack on
Annoy. which ended in the capture OF
the Chinese city without the loss of .
man.
Fifty Years Ago Today
l866-Rev. John Pierpont, noted Uni
tartan clergyman, author and reformeY.
died at Mcdford, Mass. Born at Litch-
field Conn, April 6, 1885
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
j89l-The fifth international geolog-
ical congress began its sessions In
Washington.
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Fifty Years Ago Today. 3
One Year Ago Today in the War.

August 20. l9lS-Berlin announced
the German occupation of the import
ant Russian fortress OF Brest-Ltovsk
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Pnlicel

Why did the salt shaker1
Because he saw the spoon holder. the
potato masher and the lemon squeczer
C. w.
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Bless His Heart.
A real nice man
liz Horace Groat,
He never calls
A car n boat"
b. Y Iongtelluw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
PROGRAM FOR CONCERT AT
SPENCER

The first division of the Ladies' Aid
society of Spencer Memorial Methodist
church has arranged an excellent pro-
gram to be given in the church audi
forum Friday evening, Feb. IS at s
O'Clock. The program follows:
Piano Trio, From Ocean to Ocean"
CIV. s. Sudds)-Inez Benson, Marvel
Hart, MILFORD Eiteman.
Selection-Svea Quartet.
Violin Solo, Remembrance" (Engel-
mann -Leona Haywood.
Reading. 'Rebecca's Journey" (Kate
Douglas Wiggins)-Edythe Frostrom.
Saxophone Solo, The Heavenly
Gate" (Gray)-A. B. Dietrich.
Selection-Svea Quartet.
Piano Solo, B fat minor Chopin
Leon Jelinek
Vocal Solo, Angels Serenade"
(Bragda) Amelia Jacobson. Leon
Jelinek, accompanist; Leona Haywood,
violin obligato.
Reading, (a) "The Great Guest
Comes" Markham) OBJ "a Little
knight Errant" (Richard); (c) James
Jones" (king)-Edythe Frostrom.
Selection-Svea Quartet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16

orous at times, and the talk was re-
ceived with enthusiasm. 94
The sentiments of Congressman j..
R. Mann of Illinois were given by g.
c. Wenger, who set forth very clearly
Mr.. Mann's arguments for better mill
tary preparation, at least insofar as
the navy is concerned.
Persia Visitor Speaks.
All of these addresses showed care
full study on the part of the speakers
and they were heard with interest and
attention by the members of the club.
j. R. James, a visitor from Persia, was
called on for remarks, and he gave
striking description of the devastation
wrought by the war in his own and
neighboring lands F. A. Sala, by some
accused of having a face that re-
sembles President Wilson's, was call
ed upon also, and responded very hap
PLY in brief speech. -g'
The program throughout was one
of exceptional interest, and reflected
credit upon all those who participated
in it. ,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
MOLINE Y HAS ONLY
STARTED BOYS WORK

Movement for making an education
al, recreational, social and athletic
home for the boys of Moline in the Y
N. c. A of that city has only been
commenced. according to an outline of
activities which have been carried on
quietly during the last few months,
and plans for work during the ensuing
year. given out by Lyle Allison, boys
work secretary. That the machinery
has only just been gotten in motion
for the work it is intended shall be
carried on there, is the statement Of
the head Of the department.
Popular nights have been held for
the lads on Saturday evenings during
the last few months, with speakers
upon some live and instructive topics,
told in a manner which can interest a
live and restless youngster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
CLUB TO SECURE
AN ELECTRIC SIGN
Rock Island TOastmasters Plan for
Campaign to Raise Fund for New
Electric Display for "Y."
PEACE CONFERENCE IS HELD
Members Spend Enjoyable Evening
Discussing Merits of Views OF
Prominent Americans.
PEACE CONFERENCE IS HELD

Much variety in entertainment and
instruction was offered the members
of the Toastmasters' club at its meet
ing last night at the Rock Island Y. M.
C. A. Following the supper ]. R. Free
man introduced project whereby the
club was to start movement to pur-
chase big electric sign for the build
ing. He invited the members present
each to buy bulb" at 81 each, and
when the record of the buying was
made up it appeared that more than
forty bulbs had been contracted for.
A committee is to be appointed to car
ry the project through by selling the
remainder of the 120 bulbs, which is
to be done within the next week, so
that the sign can be erected in the
near future.
C. H. Castetter then conducted a
study and drill in parliamentary law
and practice, discussing the 10 differ
ent varieties of motions and their
uses.
The peace conference" program
was then given. |. J. Green took the
place of W. H. Taft as POSTMASTER,
and while he did not fill exactly the
same number of cubic feet of space as
would have been occupied by the for
mer president, he presided with dig
nifty and strict neutrality that would
have been creditable to Mr.. Taft him
self
A. J. Burton spoke in place Of Pres
ident Wilson. Mr. Burton had adapt
ed one of the presidents recent
speeches so as to make it fit the occa-
sion, and he presented this matter in a
way that brought home to his hearers
| the convictions of the president upon
the subject of preparedness.
| W. J. Bryan was represented by
Hubert w Ward, who offered an adj
dress cleverly made up of paragraphs
from several of Mr.. Bryan's speeches
worked together and connected with
original matter on the part of the
speaker. The effect was decidedly hum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
PLAN FOR Personal WORKERS
CLASS,

At meeting of the Young Peoples
association of Broadway Presbyterian
church last evening in the church
parlors it was decided to ask Mr.. and
Mrs. Cairnes of Chicago to come TO the
city and conduct personal workers
class in the church. Plans were made
for this feature of the work. Later
games were played and a lunch was
served by the social committee, and
the affair turned into a valentine
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
SWASTIkA CLUB WITH MRS.
CRANDALL,

Twelve members of the Swastika
club were guests yesterday afternoon
of Mrs. J. W. Crandall, who entertain
ed at her home, S35 Twenty-fifth
street, at the fortnightly session. A
contest had been arranged and favors
were given to the fortunate ones.
Mrs. Faye Hough- Mccarthy entertain
ed with a number of readings and
Mrs. Crandall served course lunch
The next meeting in two weeks will
be in the home of Mrs. R. Bollman
1000 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
PLAN For ANNUAL PLAY.

At a meeting Of the Young Peoples
society of the German Immanuel's
Lutheran church last evening in the
club rooms plans were completed for
the production Of the annual society
play which is entitled Bad Advice"
and will be given March l, 2, 3 at the
club house. The church orchestra
will give the musical program and the
following cast of characters has been
announced:
Edmond Blandinet--John Theus.
Francois Blandinet August
Schroether.
Gustave Anbertin-R. Hintz.
Louis, Edwards son-Paul Seitz.
Albert, Francois son-Walter Jobst.
Mizabran, a bootmaker-Carl Pick
ron.
Joseph, servant-Elmer Boldt.
Second bootmaker-Ted Rolf.
Henrietta, Edmond's second wife
Miss Marea Lohse.
Laura, Anbertins daughter-Miss
BESSIE BOrSL.
Prudence, maid servant-Miss
Edna Rolf.
The proceeds will be used towards
the building fund and the play prom
Uses to be the best ever put on by the
society.
After the business session last eve
ming a musical program was enjoyed
with piano numbers by Miss Bessie
Boist and W. kraeft, whistling solo
by Elmer Esping accompanied by Miss
Edith Esping and a cornet solo by FL
mer Boldt. Games were played and
in a peanut contest the prize was won
by Rudolph Hintz. Fifty of the mem
bers were present and enjoyed the
evening and were served with lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
AdditionalS
BRIDGE TO HONOR BRIDE ELECT

Miss Maude Hartz and Mrs. Leslie
Barton at the Hartz home, 521 Nine
teenth street, yesterday afternoon were
hostesses at prettily appointed party
to honor Miss Minnie Montgomery, a
bride of the month. Four tables of
bridge were surrounded. the players
pivoting and favors going to Mrs. Ber-
nard Connolly, Mrs. Gibbons, who is
the guest Of Mrs. l. S. White, Miss
Lily Junge and Mrs. Charles Mont
gomery Miss Montgomery was also
given a lovely guest favor Daffodils,
jonquils and narcissi were used
with lovely effect in the decoration of
the house. Miss Montgomery colors,
green and white, were used in the
courses of the collation. served and in
the favors given the guests.
Today Miss Montgomery is again
guest of honor at a party at which
Mrs. Charles Volk is entertaining.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
IDLEWYLE CLUB WITH MRS. cox.

ldleWyle club members were guests
yesterday afternoon at the semi
monthly meeting of Mrs. Glen L. Cox
at her home, 4110 Tenth avenue, Mo-
line. Mrs. Pombert of Moline had an
meetings Of the club since organiza-
ton. The members occupied them
selves with fancy work and chatting
and Mrs. Cox served a nice repast
Plans were made for a hard times
party for the next meeting when the
ladies will entertain thir husbands at
supper in the home of Mrs. Pombert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
jill. CLUB VALENTINE PARTY.

The ]. j. j. club entertained a num-
Der of friends at valentine party
Monday evening in the home of Miss
Margaret Geiger, S31 Fourth avenue
The guests came In fancy costumes
The rooms were artistically decorated
with hearts and valentines and from
the chandeliers hearts and supids
hung in shower arrangement. During
the evening games. dancing and music
were enjoyed and Miss Dorothy VALID
man entertained with several selec-
tons. At late hour course lunch
con was served, the valentine idea be-
ing carried out in the table decora-
tons. ices, etc, with pretty effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
READERS PRESENT PLAY.

A delightful version from the gen.
eral run of programs given before the
Rock Island Musical club was the play
put on last evening at the New Har-
per by the readers of the club. Each
year the readers present play at an
evening meeting when the general
public is invited to enjoy the affair.
The play The Burglar" by Margaret
Cameron was given last evening with
the following cast of characters:
Mrs. John Burton (Peggy)-Mrs.
Jay Clarkson.
Mrs. Charles Dover (MabeD bride
Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith.
Mrs. Valerie Armsby, a young widow
Mrs W. G. Murphy.
Miss Freda Dixon-Miss Iva Pearce
Miss Edith Brent-Miss Hazel We'll
Ter.
Scene--Living room in summer cot,
tage of Mrs. Burton.
The parts were splendidly taken and
the whole made most pleasant even
ing's entertainment. The program
opened with trio in D major, by Cad
man, played by Mrs. F. X. Rhoads
Mrs. Florence Friestat-Lee, violin and
Miss Bessie Friestat. cello and was a
very creditable performance, a cello
duet "Suici" by Pepper played by Miss
Friestat and Roscoe Lyons closing the
program.
The next regular program of the
club will be March when Mrs. Dan
| iel Hayes. Jr., voice, Miss Notovens
Steck, piano and Mrs. Gertrude Fryk
man, violin. will give the numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
SELECTED MR.. VAN CALDER
TEACHER.

Thirty men of the S. ]. Ferguson
bible class Of the First Methodist
church had supper together last eve
ming in the church dining room and
then went into business session and
selected F. o. VanGalder as the teach
er of the class, this being the most
important matter of business. Other
items were considered but action de-
ferred,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
FORWARD SOCIETY SOCIAL SEES.
SION,

Misses Mabel Johnson and Minnie
Swanson entertained the Forward So
ciety of Grace Lutheran church last
in the church parlors. Aside from a
brief business session the time was
devoted to sociability when the young
women sewed at fancy articles and
visited, played games and contests
and were served with a lunch. The
March meeting will be with Mrs. l. O.
Nothstein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
AMOO GROTTO PARTY BIG AFFAIR

Amoo grotto last evening entertain
ed at a valentine dancing party at
Masonic temple which was the larg-
est attended Of any of the affairs given
by the grotto this year. Fully 500
people were on the floor and danced
to music by the Benson orchestra of
Chicago. Light lunch was served
during the evening and the whole was
most successful affair. Many tri-
city people came for the party and
greatly enjoyed it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
CHILDREN ENJOY VALENTINE
PARTY.

The pupils of the eighth-flrst grade
Of the Horace Mann school enjoyed a
merry valentine party Monday evening
in the home of Adelsa Loring, 1927
Twenty-ninth and a half street, Helen
Gaffey and Harriet Drew assisting
AdeIsa In entertaining. The young
people had a Jolly time playing games,
singing and exchanging valentines and
Mrs. Loring served a fine lunch. In
the contests the prizes were won by
Edward Applequist. Curtis Blanken-
burg, Gertrude Linden and Helen
Hurst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16

Loyal Sons of the church at delight
full valentine party last evening in the
church, 80 young people attending. A
feature of the evening was track
meet and it caused plenty of fun.
Musical numbers were enjoyed and
the Daughters served a lunch in the
late evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
HAVE FAREWELL PARTY.

Fourteen young people carried out
a pleasant party last evening on Miss
Mildred Hackett at her home, 31S
Fourteenth street, the affair being a
farewell party for Miss Hackett, who
leaves soon for Wyoming Music,
games, contests and general good
time were enjoyed and the honoree
was presented with suitable fare
well gift. A lunch was served before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16

going home time came. Attending the
affair were: Misses Lillian and Min
ME Bagalke, Velma Binder, Myra Rob-
bins, Mabel Johnson, Florence Wat
son and Alma Sandbo and Horace
Meier, John Blakely, Fred Fox, Rich
ard Sudlow, Layton Binder, Henry
Henderson and Paul Hackett
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
NOTED PASTOR IS
DEAD IN KEWANEE
DIR. Alexander Smith, Former Resident
Of This City, Succumbs Follow.
ing Long Illness.
AT ONE TINE SUPERINTENDENT
Placed at Head Of Rock Island Dis.
trict of Methodist Church In 1910
and Served Four Years.

DR.. Alexander Smith, assistant pastor
of First Methodist church, Rock Island,
former resident of this city, and for
mer superintendent OF the Rock Island
district Of the church, died at his home
in Kewanee today.
His death followed an Illness cover,
ing a period of three years. During
the fall of 1912 he became i'll. At that
time he was superintendent of the
Rock Island district. He suffered
Bright's disease.
When DR.. Smith was appointed dis
trict superintendent in 1910 he re-
moved to this city with his family. For
two years they resided at 1911 Eighth
avenue. In 1912 he removed to Ke-
vance, where he has made his home
since.
| DR.. Smith was not only known in the
Central Illinois conference of the
Methodist church, but he was promin-
ent in the church throughout the state.
! Alexander Smith was born in Scot
land 60 years ago. He was only few
years old when his parents came to
/ this country. His early memories were
only of America He became interest
ed in ministry while he was young
and was a good evangelistic pastor.
/ There are many monuments in the
conference to his work. He built a
church at Canton, the Madison Avenue
Methodist church in Peoria, and an
edifice in Princeville. all accomplished
while he was pastor in these towns.
/ Six years ago he was transferred
/ from Macomb in the Galesburg dis
! trict to the Rock Island district and
! he then removed to Rock Island, At
/ that time Hedding university conferred
upon him the degree of doctor of di-
vinity
Wife ard Four Children Survive.
/ When he retired from the superin-
tendency of the Rock Island district
because of i'll health. he was appoint
ed assistant pastor of the First Meth
odist churches. The appointment was
nominal only and he never actively as
sumed the duties of the position. A
rule in the conference is that a pastor
is always given an appointment and
in case of i'll health requirement to fill
it in fact is not made
Dr. Smith is survived by his widow
three sons and a daughter. The sons
are Harold Smith Of Galva, Orlo Smith
of Kewanee and Lyle Smith, who is
attending the University Of Michigan.
Miss May Smith Of Kewanee is the
daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
q. S. CIRCLE AT TEMPLE.

The O. E. S. Sewing circle enjoyed
a social gathering yesterday in the
Masonic temple, the ladies bringing
their own fancy work to pass the az
ternoon. Lunch was served by the
hostesses. Mrs Lidders, Mrs. Kennedy
and MIS- Siemnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-16
Z, P. MEN SERVE SUPPER.

The men of the United Presbyterian
church served supper last evening
from $50 to o'clock in the church
dining room, taking care Of a large
crowd of people and furnishing a
splendid meal. From the proceeds they
cleared a good sum.