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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Covenant bible class Of the First
Methodist church will hold its regular
business meeting with Mrs l.. H. Mar
tin, 1920 Ninth avenue. Thursday
evening. Members are asked to make
a special effort to attend.
The regular meeting of the ladies CT
the Elks will be held tomorrow after.
noon in the Elks' club rooms.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the First Methodist church
will meet Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home OF Mrs. l.. c
Daugherty. 1888 Second avenue. A
cordial invitation to attend is extended
to all members and friends.
Helen Gould auxiliary to the L. S
". v will meet Thursday evening in
Memorial hall in the court house.
Mrs. Olof Grafst"om has moved her
art studio from the College pharmay
building to the Reliance building in
Moline.
The Busy Bee Sewing circle will en-.
terrain al "a dancing party tomorrow
evening at Odd Fellows temple A
feature of the evening will be the
winding OF the Maypolc by 90 young
women. Old and new dances will be
put on and good music is assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

port from the revisions committee was
received and the revised constitution
was adopted and the secretary was
authorized to have it printed and a
copy placed in the hands of each of the
executive committee The nominating
committee was appointed with the fol-
lowing members: Miss Ella Taylor,
First Methodist church, chairman.
Mrs. Della Buckert, Spencer Memorial
Methodist; Mrs. Ella Read, Broadway
Presbyterian; Mrs. A. l.. Loring, South
Park Presbyterian; Mrs. P. c. Sim
mon, Central Presbyterian Mrs. ]. D.
Warnock, United Presbyterian; Mrs.
George Lee, First Baptist, and Mrs. P.
H. Edwards, Memorial Christian. An
nouncement was made of the course of
lectures to be given the second week
in October by Mrs. Hill, who spoke
before the union last fall and delight
ed with her talks The choir of the
United Presbyterian church sang
Send Forth Thy Light as the clos
ing number on the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
PROGRAM AT OAK GROVE
CHAPEL.

The following historical program is
to be given at the Oak Grove United
Presbyterian church, Twenty-fourtk
street and Nineteenth avenue, on Fri
day night, May 5, at S o'clock:
Song-"America," illustrated, by the
audience.
NATURALIZATION H. Hauberg.
Song illinois," illustrated, by the
audience.
Illustrated address, Mound Build
ers and Indian Legends of This Local
ity"-William Lamont.
Music-Fife and drum corps.
Illustrated address, "Wapello and
POwieshiek Last of the Fox Chiefs
and the Tama, Iowa, Indians Ray
mond Rietz.
Indian religious dance, by members
of the band
Illustrated address. Pioneer Life in
Rock Island County" Bar
ker.
Music-Drums, Raymond Frank and
Louis Black, and calls by the bugle
corps.
Illustrated address, IS slides, The
1915 Hike of the Band to the Ancient
Lead Mines of Our Sac and Fox In
dams "-Richard Loge.
The Star Spangled Banner" the
audience.
Taps-By the bugle corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

Mothers Jewels, reported that 66
members were enrolled in the society.
Mesdames Lidders, Z. H. Johnson
and Miss Ella Taylor were appointed
committee to arrange some form of
entertainment for the Mothers Jewels.
During the month of April, p home
mission calls were reported made,
Miss Taylor read report of the finan-
Cial condition of the society at large
and a number of short talks on the
good of the society were made by
members. The program was in charge
Of Mrs. Perry and consisted of a read
ing Home Missions an lntegrating
Force" and a reading Marcy Center
by Miss Carrie Webb.
An interesting letter Of greeting
from Mrs. W. l.. EnsloW, one of the
conference mission society officers,
was read and the treasurer reported
that ST. was the amount Of the lenten
Offering taken on Good Friday Re
freshments were served by a commit
tee from the society, the evening clos
ing with a social time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
CAHHL-BERTELSEN ENGAGE.
NEWT

Last evening at a party given by Mr..
and Mrs. J. P Bertelsen, 2103 Seven
teenth street, announcement was made
by them of the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Sophia, and Richard L. C2hill of DAY.
export. The happy announcement
was made by means of cards tied with
ribbons to pink and white carnations
which were given the guests from a
pretty basket carried by Irene Ham
merich, gowDed in pink and white
The house was decorated in pink and
white flowers, festoons Of cupids and
hearts. Games and various contests
were enjoyed and prizes went to
Misses Ethel Schwecke, Louise Jor-
gensen and Anna Lutz. A buffet lunch
was served, the table having in its
center a basket of pink roses, the
courses of the menu carrying out the
pink and white color scheme During
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

from him until after you are his wife
Then will be time enough to buy pretty
things. OF course it would be pleas
ant to have pretty wedding clothes.
but | should think it would be better
to do the best you can and lot accent
money from the man.
~ or course you should marry the
man you love whether his mother likes
you or not. / don't believe she can
very greatly affect your future hapuI-
ness. You ought to be happier in spite
of her interference than you would
without him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % | am 10
years old. Do you think it would be
proper to talk to boy friends?
o. Do you think it would be proper
for me to go to dances?
~ Do you think it proper for me
to send notes by my sister to a boy
in the first year OF high school?
PANCAKES.
~ 1t Is all right to play with BOYS
and in doing so you would talk to them
of course, but it is not all right for
little girls to stand around talking to
them and to regard them sentiment
ally.
% It would not be proper for you
to go to dances at night. II you al
tend dancing school and there is an
afternoon party there is no reason
why you should not go.
GO No, do not.
Dear Mrs Thompson: Do you think
it would be all right for a girl of Is
to keep house in family where there
are two hired men and the manager of
the place while his wife is away for
few weeks, if the managers sister, who
is a girl of 10, unmarried, stays with
her.
DOUBTFUL.
1t would be proper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Last evening in the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Dock
termann, 91S West Third street, Dav-
export, was solemnized the marriage
of Miss Betty Docktermann and
Maurice NJ. Dubinsky of Kansas City,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Dubinsky OF
500 Ninth street, Rock Island. At the
hour Of the ceremony, o'clock, to the
strains of the bridal chorus from
Lohengrin played by Miss Louise Hin
ed the living room where the service
was performed by Rabbi A. Fried
lander of Davenport, who used the
ring ceremony. The service was per
and white roses and sweet peas, above
which was suspended a large white
wedding bell. The bridal couple was
unattended and the ceremony was
witnessed by so relatives and init
mate friends. The brides gown was
girlish model in white taffeta trim
med in georgette crepe and Chantilly
lace, cut with low neck and round
short skirt She wore the long tulle
veil which was formed into a Juliet
| cap at the hair held with orchids and
orange blossoms. The service was
| followed by wedding supper, the
brides table having in its center a cut
glass flower basket filled with white
roses and sweet peas and ferns, the
handle of which was tied with a big
/ bow of green tulle. Ferns and sweet
peas were strewn on the cloth and the
| Colors, green and white, were carried
out in the courses of the supper. Bas-
kets filled with roses and sweet peas
were used throughout the house Mr..
Friedman of Davenport acting as mas
ter of ceremonies, called upon var
ious members of the party for toasts,
each member of the Merry Bachelor
Girls club giving a short toast to the
bride who is one Of their members.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Dubinsky left last
evening for an eastern wedding trip,
the bride wearing for travelling a suit
of blue taffeta with which she wore a
blouse Of white georgette crepe and a
small white hat After Sept. l they
will be at home in Kansas City where
a home is ready for them.
The bride has always lived in DAY.
export, attending the public and high
schools of that city. Mr. Dubinsky is
owner of the Garden theatre in Kan
sas City and the Colonial theatre in
Sioux City. Guests from out of the
city were Mr.. and Mrs. j. Shriffrin of
St. Louis, uncle and aunt of the bride.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
TO LANDER DELICATE FABRICS.

Chiffon trimmings or waists that
cannot stand much rubbing, are easily
cleaned in this way:
Take two-quart glass jar for
waists and smaller jars for trim
mings. The garment should be we'll
covered with gasoline, but not more
than three-quarters Of the jar should
be full.
After the lid is put on tight, shake
the jar with two hands until you
think the waist is clean Pour of this
gasoline and put on clean, to rinse.
Then shake out garment and dry.
If the gasoline is not too dirty, save
for another time
Soapsuds made from good soap can
also be used for crepe de chine or fine
silk waists. Proceed in same manne-
as when using gasoline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
VILLA ALUMNAE WITH MISS MATH

Miss Clara Math. in her home. 1907
Sixth avenue, last evening entertained
the tri-city chapter of the Villa
Alumnae at business and social SEES
sion. At a brief business meeting
plans were completed for the tea
dance to be given Saturday from 3 to Z
at the Rock Island club. Later cards
were played and the favor fell to Mrs.
F. j. Mclaughlin. Lunch was served
and the evening was much enjoyed.
The next regular meeting of the chap
ter will be held in the home of Miss
Leah Potter on the Twenty-fourth
street road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
CIVIC DEPARTMENT ELECTS OFF.

The civic department of the Day-
export Woman's club elected the fol-
lowing officers at its meeting at the Ii
brary:
Chairman-Mrs. ". H. Snider.
Vice chairman-Mrs. l.. Simon.
Secretary - Mrs. j. r.
Grimsley.
Reports of the fly smoke committee
we're submitted. There was no pro-
gram as the address by Irving C. Nor
wood of the Commercial club was
postponed, Mr. Norwood having been
called out of the city Unexpectedly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

bread crumbs instead of cake crumbs.
Many add candied fruit and nuts to
taste.
Lima Bean Salad-One pint cold
lima beans, one small onion minced
fine, a little parsley. Cook the follow
ing and cover the beans and minced
onions, using the parsley for a garn-
ish. Salad dressing: Two raw eggs,
one-half teaspoon dry mustard, one ia
blespoon butter. scant one-half cupful
sugar, eight teaspoonfuls vinegar, wet
the mustard with little cold vinegar,
boil the rest of the vinegar and add
the other ingredients. Place the bowl
containing the dressing over hot wa
ter and stir until the dressing is thick
and creamy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
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HOME
pQeBLINS
VSS Z III Z AEETH TLofIHSQW

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I went to see
an attorney and he said my marriage
was valid and so later | called on an
other attorney to have him enter pro-
ceedings to annul my marriage. When
told him my grounds he scoffed at
them. | will not go into details about
my case, but since my marriage | have
found out why my husband did some
foolish things.
When we were married he misspelled
his name and gave a false birthplace
to both the minister and the recorder.
He is all woman could ask for hus-
band; but | cannot find any happiness
with him since | learned of his decep-
ton. Can you give me any light?
CONSTANT READER.
If your marriage is valid it is legal.
So you see, the attorneys agree.
You are the mans wife regardless OF
the name and address he gave-th&t is
unless he was married before and his
wife is still living and not divorced.
| see no reason why you should not be
happy with him.
Dear Mrs Thompson: ~ ! am 10
years old and engaged to young man
seven years older than | am. He wants
to be married this June. | am work.
ing girl and do not earn very much
money. He has asked me to accept
money from him several times and |
have refused all except once. Then |
took $40 because | got behind with my
board bill l intended to pay it back,
but have not been able yet. | do not
earn enough money to buy nice things
to get married in. Do you think it
would be all right for me to let him
give me money for some new clothes
~ My sweetheart's mother objects
to me because | am working girl.
Do you think l should marry him in
spite of that? She is rude to me when
she sees me. This makes him feel
very badly and he says that l must
not care, because it makes him love
me all the more. Do you think she
will make me unhappy after l am mar
ried? ORPHAN GIRL.
"a Wear the best you have now to
be married in and don't accept money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
THE TABLE,

Frizzled Dried Beef - One-half
pound dried beef, four to six bananas,
three tablespoons bacon drippings.
Heat bacon fat in frying pan and add
dried beef (unfreshened) picked into
small pieces. Frizle two or three min
ter and put bananas cut in halves
crosswise and lengthwise in the fry
ing pan. Do not allow them to cook,
but turn almost Immediately, letting
them stand only longe enough to heat
] through. Arrange around the beef.
Salad Dressing-Quick and econom-
ical. One tablespoon prepared mus
tard, one tablespoon sugar. Thin with
milk to desired consistency, heat well.
Especially good on lettuce.
| Gravy Without Meat -, Put into a
skillet one tablespoon each of butter
and lard and let get hot. Into this
pour one tablespoon or so of cream.
Stir this until cream separates and the
chunks become a golden brown. Then
stir in your flour, as in making gravy
add half milk and half water, accord
ing to your -four.
Lady Washington Cake-One pint
cake crumbs, one cup New Orleans
molasses, one-half cup sour milk, one
even teaspoon soda, one-fourth cup
brown sugar, two heaping tablespoons
lard or butter, little lemon peel
grated, one teaspoon cinnamon, same
Of allspice, one egg, handful OF cur
rants and enough sifted -four to make
soft dough. Bake in shallow pan or
or white icing. You can use corn syrup
or jelly instead of molasses; alsu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
CLUB STUDIES SPRING MUSIC.

Spring music formed the program
of the study meeting Of the Music
Students. club Monday, members be-
ing entertained at the home of Mrs. S.
B. Lafferty and Miss Marian Lafferty
on East Locust street, Davenport.
After the business session new by
law was adopted which permits hon
orary as we'll as active members of
the club to have guests during the
year for miscellaneous programs
which come every fourth meeting. The
next meeting was announced to be
miscellaneous, with Mrs. Paul Pres
ton of Rock Island.
The program of the day was as fol-
lows:
"Serenade" Ohlsen
"Burlando" ..........M Morris Class
Mrs. B. Landau.
Sweet of the Year ......, Salter
Wind Song" .................R Roger
Mrs. A. P Griggs.
"F'ruehling's Rauschen" .Sindins
Miss Viola Koch.
"Andante and Scherztinna' .....
Chaminade
Mrs. S. B. Lafferty.
Miss Gertrude Brannigan.
"F'ruehling's Liebe". SChubert-Liszt
Mrs. Leon Hass.
June lime ............... Opedhs
IF Flowers Could Speak" ..Zucci
Mrs. Griggs.
"Silver Spring ..............Be ndel
Miss Koch.
Variations Symphonic" Caesar Frank
Miss Brannigan.
Mrs Lafferty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
LOYAL. HELPERS MEET.

Loyal Helpers OF the Fifteenth Ave-
nue. Christian church were entertained
Monday evening by Miss Lottie Clarke
in her home, Forty-frst street and
Eighteenth avenue. A short program
was given, with piano numbers by
Miss Lottie Clarke, Miss Bernice
Wood, Miss Emma Brandt, and vocal
numbers by Misses Emma and kath-
crime Brandt Refreshments were
served and the girls had a fine time
together The next meeting of the
society will be held June with Miss
Marie Fry, Thirty-second street and
Sixteenth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
YOUNG PEOPLE IN PROGRAM TO.
MORROW.

The Young Peoples society Of the
First Swedish Lutheran church will
present the following program tomor-
row evening at the chapel:
Piano solo-Oenone Apple.
eading-Myrtle Vessel
Eocal-Mrs. Herman Clemann.
Piano duet-Misses Mildred Spen-
Ger and Ethel Swanson.
Reading Swanson.
Song
Refreshments will be served during
the social hour following.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
MUSICAL CLUB CLOSING PROGRAM

The last program of the season OF
the Rock Island Musical club was Civ
en- last evening in the auditorium Of
the First Methodist church when the
organ students gave the program, as
sisted by the ladies' double quartet,
and Miss Mile Beck The inclem-
ent weather prevented many from at
tending but those who did brave the
rain were well repaid with an excel
lent program. Miss Bessie Noftsker
and Miss Lille Cervin gave several
organ numbers, the double quartet
sang four short numbers and Miss
Beck sang one selection.
The annual election of officers and
business session will be held June 6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
RESERVE SEATS FOR ORCHESTRA
CONCERT

Reservation of seats for the Mime
apolis Symphony orchestra concerts
May 10-11 at the Davenport Coliseum,
will begin tomorrow morning at 8
O'Clock at Ramser's jewelry store.
Those holding course tickets will be
given the first opportunity to reserve
seats as individual tickets will not be
placed on sale till May s. The Coli
scum seating space has been evenly
proportional between the three cities
and each city will be given equal
chance for good seats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

the evening Miss Hammerich again ap-
peared with a prettily decorated bas-
ket and from it gave to the bride to be
many pretty miscellaneous articles
constituting a shower that the MILDLY
Maidens had arranged for Miss Ber-
telsen upon learning that the party
was to be an announcement affair
taking her quite by surprise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

at the Watch Tower, provided the
weather permits \ basket picnic
will be enjoyed after the business
session, the affair to be for active,
associate and student members, Those
desiring to attend are asked to mott
fy Miss Notovena Steck, chairman of
the committee in charge, at least one
week in advance Al this time also,
a change in the constitution will be
voted upon, providing for short bust
ness session to precede the musical
program, the proposed amendment
having been presented last evening
by Mrs. Clarkson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
Hairfree Underarrns
Clean and Comfortable

Removing the hair from the underarms
with FL Rado relieves the annoyance and
discomfort of excessive perspiration-
While absolutely necessary for the wear
ing of sleeveless gowns and sheer biouses,
the hair is removed as much for comfort
and cleanliness as to meet the dictates OF
fashion. II has enabled many women to
discard the capabersome dress shield with
perfect safety, and insures an underarm
smoothness Is fresh and cool as Z babys.
The thought Of shaving is naturally dis
tasteful to most women, but with Fl RADIO,
3 sanitary liquid totLet prsparutiOr, the hair
may be removed in way that is pleasant
harmless, and altogether womanly.
Fl RADIO removes hair from the face lip.
neck or arms by dissolvirg itin q few moments.
almost like ,oasitHo it off. Easily applied with
piece Of absorbent cotton and does not increase
or coarsen later hair growth. You can help
lot By suggesting e Rado to the woman in
doubt Money-back guarantee. At al toilet
counters 50c and sl.00.
For sale in this city at L. S. M
cabe & Co., and the Riess Drug stor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
HOME MISSION SOCIETY SESSION

Although the evening was rainy
large number of members of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society of the
First Methodist church gathered last
evening in the home Of Miss Lillian
Cox, 1919 Twelfth street, for the
monthly meeting. Mrs. W. A. Darling
presided at the business session fol
lowing the singing by the company, OF
a hymn, God is Able to Save" and
the devotional services conducted by
Mrs. Elizabeth Beckwith. Mrs. f, II.
Johnson, IN charge OF the society,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
PARTY TO HONOR VISITOR.

A company of friends last evening
enjoyed the time as guests of Mrs. E.
Jacobson, 9O6 Twelfth street, who en-
tertained in honor of her daughter,
Mrs. B. E. Vandruff Of Canada, who is
visiting in the home of her mother
Cards were the evening diversion, with
prizes falling to Mrs. Vandruff and
Mrs, Jean Marshall A delightful
lunch was served following the games
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
MISS HILL ADDRESSES MISSION
Union.

Miss Kate Hill of Sangla Hill, India,
gave an excellent address last even
ing on mission life in India, speaking
at the semi-annual meeting of the City
Missionary union, at the United Pres
byterian church. She told of the work
that is being done in India and of the
personal relations between teacher
and pupils in the foreign country. Mrs.
NJ. E. Chatley conducted the devotional
services to open the meeting. A re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
0. r. 8. BUSINESS SESSION.

Order of the Eastern Star Sewing
circle met for business session yes
terday in the parlors of the Masonic
temple, spending the afternoon follow
ing business, in sociability and the
enjoyment of refreshments. In two
weeks the society will meet with Mrs
Sam Davis in Sears with Mrs. Mace
and Mrs. Voss as the assisting hos
tesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
SWASTTKA CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Z. c. McLane, 901 Eleventh
street A, Moline, entertained mem
bers of the Swastika club and a num-
Der of other friends yesterday at a
thimble party. The rooms were deco
rated with pink carnations and the
ladies spent the time sewing and Wis
iting. the hostess serving a nice three
course lunch. The place of next meet
ing was not announced at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03
LOYAL BEREANS WITH MRS.
SMITH.

Loyal BereauS of the Memorial
Christian church in goodly numbers
cial session held last erening in the
home Of Mrs. Ira Smith. 915 Fourth
avenue. Reports and routine business
occupied the forepart of the evening,
later Miss Marie Heckler Of Chicago
and Miss Marie Smith delighted with
vocal numbers. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Smith and a short song
service followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-03

The annual banquet of the golden
rule bible class of the First NJ z.
church, which was TO have been held
at the church parlors tomorrow even
ing, has been postponed indefinitely
owing to the serious illness of S. +.
Madison, instructor OF the class.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-24
DOUGLAS FOURTH or
 JULY COMMITTEE IS
 NOW IN THE MONEY

DOUGLAS, June 24. We are rolling In wealth" was the statement made last night at a meeting of the celebration committees for the 4th of July by Mayor O'Connor. chair man of the finance committee. The sum of S1675 has already been col. lected and from $S0 to Si00 will be added to that amount by the sale Of dance tickets.
 The sports committee asked for S11O0 which was given and which will be appropriated as follows;
 Hose race. S350; baseball, S2oO; rock drilling. $l50; tug of war SlO0; field sports, $19o; tennis, S6O
 Further amounts were appropriated as follows: Music. S42O; printing, S75; decorations. S60, and arrange ments, S60
 There will also be a prize for first aid contests but the money. for this has been donated extra by the Tread well companies.
 There has been about S2SO more money collected this year than last but the tug-of-war and tennis con tests were not on the program last year.
 It is likely an Indian team VIII contest in the tug Of war, but it is not anticipated that the natives will care 10 enter the tennis contests.