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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

Special Agent W. I. Johnson, of the
Central railway, passed through the
city Tuesday en- route to Macon from
his home in Albany. He is a candidate
for deputy sheriff of Dougherty county
and is on the ticket with James
Barbre.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29
"A DOLLS HOUSE"

"A Dolls House, the play which
will be dramatically interpreted by
Nine Harriet Labadie on February 20,
at the Americas Y. M. C. A. under
auspices CT that institution, is a play
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

p. C. McDufie, a representative of
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
is a business visitor in Americas to-
day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

Special today and tomorrow, Cur
ed Country Hams at Z 1-2c pound and
cured Country Shoulders at IA lie h.
Phones SO and IA. AYASHERY Market
29-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

S. w. Lide, of Richland, a former
resident of Americas, was a business
visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

H. S. Lansdell, with headquarters in
Atlanta, was we'll known travelling
man in Americas Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

Mrs. R. H. Holloway, of Lacrosse,
was visitor in Americas today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

Page, stephen Pace, Frank P. Har.
rold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

D. W. Parham, of Columbus, was il
Americas onMday on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

L. T. Hancock returned yesterday
from his home in Albany, where he has
been confined for week or more with
a case of lagrippe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

U. G. Morton, prominent and wei
known business man of Lumpkin, wa!
a business visitor in the city Tuesday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

County School Commissioner w. s.
Moore came over from Plains Tuesday
on business, and to mingle with
friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

| l have a few umbrellas left over
will sell at a sacrifice. ThOs. L. Bell
L. T. Hancock returned yesterday
from his home in Albany, where he has
| been confined for a week or more with
a case of lagrippe.
Mrs. R. H. Holloway, of Lacrosse,
was visitor in Americas today.
S. w. Lide, of Richland, former
resident of Americas, was business
visitor in Americas today
p. c. McDufie, a representative of
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
is a business visitor in Americas to-
day.
Miss Mary Eliza Sheppard, very at
tractive member of the young set here,
left Tuesday for Buena Vista, where
she will be the guest of her cousin,
Miss Minnie McMichael, at her home
in that city.
Special Agent w. I. Johnson, of the
Central railway, passed through the
city Tuesday en- route to Macon from
his home in Albany, He is a candidate
for deputy sheriff of Dougherty county
and is on the ticket with James
Barbre.
Rev. Arthur Moore passed through
the city Monday, in the company of
Charlie D. TilIman and Miss Jewel
Tillman.
Special today and tomorrow, Cur
ed Country Hams at 1-2c pound and
cured Country Shoulders at IA lie lb.
Phones SO and IA AYASHERY Market.
29-2t
H. S. Lansdell, with headquarters in
Atlanta, was a we'll known travelling
man in Americas Tuesday.
D. w. Parham, of Columbus, was in
Americas onMday on business.
U. G. Morton, prominent and we'll
known business man of Lumpkin, was
a business visitor in the city Tuesday.
John Wheatley left Monday for
Statesboro, where he will reside in the
future. He will be representative for
the Bowser Tank Co., in that section.
George Richards, of Smithville, was
in Americas Monday afternoon. He is
a candidate for sheriff of Lee county
and says he is in the race till the
finish.
County School Commissioner w. S.
Moore came over from Plains Tuesday
on business, and to mingle with
friends.
lMlI..Ez..IllI,s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

John Wheatley left Monday for
Statesboro, where he will reside in the
future. He will be representative for
the Bowser Tank Co., in that section.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

have few umbrellas left over;
will sell at sacrifice. ThOs. L. Bell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-29

George Richards, of Smithville, was
in Americas Monday afternoon. He IL
a candidate for sheriff of Lee county
and says he is in the race till tht
finish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
TO HONOR MISS KERR

AS prenuptlal courtesy 10 MISS
Margaret Kerr, whose marriage to Ro-
land Tolmie is to take place early IN
June, q members of Moline review,
119, Woman's Benefit association OF
Maccabees, called at her home, 9l9
Forty-third street, Rock Island, Tues
day afternoon. The affair was ar
ranged as a surprise to the honoree
and it was in the form Of a kitchen
shower, each member presenting the
bride-to-be with an article to be used
in the kitchen. Each was accompanied
with an original verse or reliable reel
pc. She was also made the recipient OF
cut glass flower basket, a gift from
the review. The packages were all tied
in pink and white, which are to be Miss
Kerr's wedding colors. The self-in-
vited guests took refreshments with
! them and these were served at the
| close of a pleasant afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
THE TARIE-

Breakfast Dish-A breakfast dish
which is economical as we'll as good
is made by saving all the pieces of
dry white bread and dipping them in
this mixture: One egg well beaten
pinch of salt, one tablespoon -four
mixed with one-half cup milk. When
perfectly smooth add ~ cups milk
Stir together. dip slices Of bread in
this and fry in hot fat until brown
Serve hot with syrup, jam or jelly OF
any kind.
Apple Puff-Make one quart of thick
apple sauce in the usual way. While
still hot sweeten with one-half cup
sugar and one-half cup pure maple
syrup. Fold into this the whites OF
two eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Place
in medium oven for Is minutes. This
makes a dainty dessert and when
served as a breakfast dish with hot
corn mullins it Is delicious.
Almond Cake-One-half pound al
monds (shelled and powdered), one
cup sugar, seven eggs, one teaspoon
baking powder. Beat yolks of eggs
until thick and lemon-colored. Add
sugar and continue beating. Beat egg
whites until stiff Add powdered al
mond and baking powder to yolk mkt
ure Lastly add egg whites. Mix by
lifting the wire egg heater straight up
and down through the mixture. Turn
at once into an ungreased pan. Bake
in moderate oven.
Strawberry Shortcake - One egg
beaten light. two tablespoons melted
butter, one-half cup sugar; mix to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

gether. Into this sift two cups -four
and two teaspoons baking powder
add enough milk to make a firm bat
ter Bake in deep, round tin. When
cold, cut off entire top of cake Scoop
out center Of lower half. When ready
to serve line this part with whole
Strawberries and sprinkle with pow
dered sugar. Fill in the center with
sweetened whipped cream and replace
the top. Serve from the table with
crushed berries. 1t looks like a cake
May be iced if desired.
Mayonnaise Dressing - One tea,
spoon mustard, one teaspoon salt, one
teaspoon powdered sugar, two grains
cayenne pepper, yolk of two eggs
two tablespoons lemon juice, two Ia
teaspoons vinegar, l y cups olive oil
Place mixing bowl in bowl of cracked
ice or ice water. Mix mustard. sugar
and cayenne. Mix yolks and one tea,
spoonful vinegar with dry ingredients
Add the ice cold olive oil, drop b,
drop, stirring constantly. When il
thickens use egg beater, add vinegar
and lemon alternately. Beat well, add
salt last TO prevent mayonnaise curd-
ling. This may be canned and kept
In ice box for future use. Epicures
claim they can taste whether a salad
dressing has been mixed with a wood
en- spoon. so always use a wooden
spoon.
French Fried Potatoes Wash and
pare small potatoes. cut in eighths
lengthwise. and soak in cold water
one hour. Drain and parboil in boil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
GRTBy-APPELOUIST,

The marriage of Miss Lulu NJ APP
pelquist, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Appelquist, 1920 Third avenue,
and Fred E. Gruby, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred A Gruby, 1929 Thirty
eighth street, was celebrated last ev-
ening at o'clock at the chapel of
Trinity Episcopal church, the rector
Rev. Granville H. Sherwood, officiat-
ing at the service. The couple was
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Appelquist, the former a brother of
the bride. The bride wore for her
wedding gown a tailored suit of soft
grey with which she wore a lace
blouse and leghorn hat trimmed in
rainbow ribbon. Her flowers we're a
corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley
and brides roses. Mrs. Appelquist
was in a coral velvet suit with a hat
to correspond, and she wore pink and
white roses. Following the ceremony
the wedding party went to the Hotel
Blackhawk in Davenport, where the
wedding supper was served, pink and
white sweet peas giving the floral
touch to the serving table Mr.. and
Mrs. Gruby left last evening for a
wedding trip, and after July l will be
at home to friends at 2317 Ninth ave
nue. Mr. Gruby is a patrolman on the
Rock Island police force, having made
this city his home for the last 10
years. His bride was born and reared
in Rock Island and attended the pub
lie and high schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25

GU Is 1t proper for us to go walking
with boys?
CD What should we say when boys
want to bring US home and we don't
want them to?
"a Are we too young to have steady
fellows?
60 There are two boys we love and
would like to go with. How can we
win their love?
60 Will powder make the skin
rough?
CD Are we too young to work out?
TWO GIRLS.
% 1t is better to let them take you
home than to go alone, but the best
way would be to have one of your par
ents accompany you
o. 1t would be all right to go walk
ing with boys in the daytime.
go Say that you have made other
arrangements.
"a Yes, you are too young.
60 If the boys want to go with you
they will. You will lose their respect
if you try to make them. And you are
too young to think of winning boys
love.
tb) Powder is apt to make the SKIN
rough unless it is used with cold
cream.
CD You are not too young to work
away from home if it is necessary to
do so. 1t would of course be better to
go to school.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am Is years
old and am invited to attend COM
mencement with boy friend. Do you
think l am too young to go? My moth
er thinks it would be all right for me
to go. Commencement is at night
MARY ELIZABETH.
1t would be all right for you to go
to commencement.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Can you sug-
gest something to serve for first course
at dinner in place of soup or fish?
lone.
Serve grape fruit cocktail. 1t is
made by cutting up grape fruit and
oranges and adding sugar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
SOCIAL EVENTS

ton. Reports received from the var
ious committees show much progress
in preparation for the Court of Honor
rally and carnival of flowers to be held
at the Davenport coliseum, Wednes-
dav. June :. Court 81 is to have sew
eral hundred lilies for the decorations
the flower committee melting week
w to make the flowers. the next meet
ing to be held Monday evening in the
home of Mrs. McNitt, 1904 Seventh
street. The drill team of the court
will put on the floor work. A good
sum of money was realized from the
grab bag sale, which goes to the flower
fund. Refreshments were served after
the business session and dancing fol-
lowed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
HADT ,no
HOME
pQeBLIMS
WeS ELI z ABETH TLeNpSQN

Dear Mrs Thompson: a I expect
to be married next month. Is it proper
to send invitations for the church cere-
mony only? | am. to be married at s
a m. We cannot have many guests at
the house.
(2) l want my sister to be brides
maid and l have an intimate friends
whom l would like also to preside. At
small wedding would it be proper to
have them both?
ca How long before the wedding
should the invitations be sent?
a. If l do not send invitations,
please state how l should send the
message to distant intimate friends?
60 Would it be all right to wear
low-heeled oxfords? They are white.
(6) l am going to wear a hat.
Should | wear veil? And what kind ?
am going away at noon in an auto.
Should l get an automobile veil?
A SUN BEAM.
ID 1t will be proper to invite people
to the church ceremony only.
(2) Your friend might be matron of
honor, but at a wedding as informal
as you expect yours to be l think it
would be better to have neither brides
maid nor matron of honor.
80 The invitations should be sent
two weeks before the wedding.
t4 If l were you l would not send
invitations to distant friends. An an
nouncement would be better because
it does not call for a present. An
nouncements are sent out by the par
ents of the bride Immediately after
the wedding If you send invitations
make them informal Say that you are
going to be married at the church at S
o'clock in the morning and that you
would like to have the friend you are
writing to be present.
90 White oxfOrds are not worn at
| weddings, but if you make your we'd
ding very informal it will be all right
to wear anything you want to.
Co A veil is not necessary and
might be annoying during the cere-
mony. When you go away in the auto
wear face veil to keep your hair from
blowing.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
| girls Is years old.
| ID Is it proper for us to let boys
| bring us home from church or enter
| tainmentS?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
PRAISE For MISS RHOADS.

The Peoria Journal Of last evening
speaks in high praise Of the violin solo
work of Miss Frances RhOads of this
city, she having appeared in concert
at Grace Methodist church in Pekln,
Tuesday evening much to the delight
of her audience. After commenting on
the excellent work Of the Choral club
under whose auspices the concert was
given the article continues:
One of the pleasing features was
the appearance of Miss Frances
Rhoads, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank K'Rhoads, of Rock Island. She
is an accomplished violinist, and her
numbers last evening were of excep-
tional merit. Her charming personal
ity. ease and grace on the platform
and her artistic skill make her at once
a favorite with the audience. 1t is TO
be hoped that Pekin may have another
visit from her in the near future"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25

be fancy drills, games and everything
to contribute to the please of the pub
lie.
An all-day meeting for work of the
Ladies' Aid society of the First Bap-
fist church will be held tomorrow in
the church parlors.
Members of Barbara Frietchie tent,
Daughters of Veterans, are asked to
meet Sunday morning at 8 o'clock in
the court house to go in a body to
Broadway Presbyterian church to at
tend the Memorial day services.
Sylvan court 391, Court of Honor,
will entertain at a dancing party to-
night at Odd Fellows hall, the affair
to be for members and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Parent-Teacher association of
Frances Willard school will close its
seasons activities tomorrow with a
picnic at the school house. Members
of the association will bring baskets
Of lunch which will be served on the
school lawn.
The Helen Gould auxiliary to the U.
S. W. V. will meet this evening in
Memorial hall in the court house. Spe-
cial business of Importance will come
before the society.
The May coffee party of the Ladies'
Aid society of the First Methodist
church will be held tomorrow after
noon in the home of Mrs. A. ]. Burton.
l045 Twentythird street.
The Kings Heralds of the First
Methodist will conduct a county fair
tomorrow evening beginning at Z 80 in
the annex Of the church. The young
people have arranged for a live stock
exhibit booths at which will be fancy
Eefreshments. etc, and there will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
MISS HAYES IN COLLEGE R0-
NANCE

The Chicago Tribune of this morn
ing contains a cut of Miss Katherine
Alice Hayes Of Rock Island used I'M
der the heading "A Midway Romance, "
in which the story of her engagement
to Rev. Ralph Voorhees, Hinkle of kal-
amazoo, Mich, is told as follows:
"A University of Chicago romance
which began last fall on a sociology
field trip will result in June in the
marriage of Miss Katherine Alice
Hayes, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
lei Hayes of Rock Island. H., to Rev
Ralph Voorhees, HinkIe of Kalamazoo
Mich"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25

the ceremony with members of the
families as witnesses. The bride wore
a blue gabardine suit with a georgette
crepe blouse and a black hat Imme-
diately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Carse went to their new home at
901 Fourteenth street, where every
thing is ready for them and where they
have gone to housekeeping. Mr.. Carse
is vice president of the Carse & OIL
weller company, member of various
fraternal organizations and popularity
known in the city. His bride lived in
this city several years ago and was
well known for her musical talent and
her many friends will be glad to well
come her back to the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
TRINITY Guild WITH MRS. HAYES

Trinity guild in weekly session yes
terday was entertained in the home OF
Mrs. F. B. Halves, 1917 Twenty-nlnth
street Miss Charlotte Custer acting as
the assisting hostess. The time was
spent as usual with fancy work and
the serving of refreshments and plans
were completed for the annual picnic
which will be held at FeJerVary park
Wednesday. June :. at o'clock. Mem
bers attending should notify Mrs. r.
". Young not later than Monday, May
5. The next weekly meeting Will be
held Wednesday with Mrs. ". l.. Gan
sert- S07 Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
To HONOR MISS WFNROTT.

Mrs. ]. Boronstein at her home 435
Fourteenth street entertained a num-
her of tri-city friends last evening at a
bridge partv to honor Miss Lena Vein
rott. fiancee of David Whitebrook, and
Mrs. H. Whitebrook OF Council Bluffs,
Iowa. Bridge was played at three
tables and the high favor for ladies
went to Mrs. y. GelIerman, Mr. White
brook taking the favor for men, Miss
Dora Berger was given the consolation
favor. After the games lunch was
served at the card tables on each Of
which was bud vase holding single
rosebud. Miss Weinrott and Mrs.
Whitebrook were given hand painted
plates as party gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
PARTY FOR GRADUATES.

Miss Lillian Johnson in the home of
Mrs. D. W. Dahlsten, 4316 Ninth ave
nue., yesterday entertained members of
the S. P. D. club to honor several of
the young women who complete their
studies at Augustana this year. Three
tables Of rock were played, Miss Agnes
Abrahamson taking the first favor,
Miss Ruth Harris the consolation prize.
Refreshments were served and the
girls visited and had a fine time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
PARTY FOR VISITOR.

Albert and Helen Adlfinger at their
home, COZ Forty-fifth street, entertain
ed at a party last evening to honor
their cousin, Miss Marie Watts of Des
Moines, their house guest. There were
games, contests. music and a general
good time and in the late evening a
course lunch was served. Guests
were: Misses Sadie Mckinley. Bertha
Maihack, Bessie Mckinley, Helen Adj
finger and Marie Watts and Louis Dietz
Leo Cannon, Joe keefe, George Uhl-
never and Albert Adlfinger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
IDLEWYLE GLIB WITH MRS. SACK.
VII +

Mrs. Robert Sackville at her home,
2013 Sixteenth street, Moline. was hos
tess yesterday to Idlewyle club mem
bers, entertaining at the fortnightly
session. The time passed quickly with
fancy work and chatting and in the late
afternoon a delightful lunch was
served The club arranged for pic
mic to take the place of the next regu-
lar meeting, this to be held Tuesday,
June 13, at Wander Veer park, Dayen-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
PARTY TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

To help him celebrate his birthday
anniversary a company of 10 couples
Tuesday evening went to the home OF
julius Brown, 512 Fourth avenue, TAX
ing him by surprise. Games were pro-
vided for the evenings entertainment.
music and contests and fine supper
completing the evenings pleasures.
Mr.. Brown was left with birthday
OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25

ing salt water 10 minutes. again drain
and plunge in cold water, dry between
towels, fry in deep pot a few at a
time until delicately Drowned; drain
and sprinkle with salt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
DEGREE STAFF PARTY.

A company of lis couples attended
the dancing party given last evening
by the degree staff of Ucal lodge No.
los, l. 0. 0. F., at Odd Fellows temple,
Stroehle's orchestra gave the dance
program. The next of the series OF
parties will be held Wednesday, June
7. at the |. o. o. F. temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
REALIZE $40 FROM PLAY.

Ten girls. members Of the Dorcas
guild of Trinity Episcopal church. put
on delightful two act play "Sunbon-
nets" last evening in the parish house,
from which the sum of $40 was rea-
liked. The parts were very well taken
and the large audience greately en-
joyed the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
COURT OF HONOR PREPARES FOR
CARNIVAL,

Court of Honor No 81. met last
evening in Odd Fellows hall with a
large number Of members and visitors
in attendance. Six applications f0r
membership were accepted and four
new members were given the obliga-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
CLEAR $50 ON BAZAAR AND SUPPER

approximately $50 was cleared from
the annual spring bazaar conducted by
the Ladies' Aid society of the Second
Christian church at the church yes
terday afternoon and evening. The la
dies had prepared nice line of fancy
and useful articles and during the aft
ernoon served refreshments of ice
cream and cake and coffee and sand
witches and at the supper hour penny
lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25
AN OIL SHAMPOO THAT
PRESERVES The HAIR

If men would use EVERY WEEK
ANTl-SEPTIC OIL SHAMPOO instead
OF the alkah shampoos and soaps which
are so commonly used, they would pre-
serve their hair rather than invite bald
ness. EVERY WEEK SHAMPOO dis
solves and removes the dandruff dry
or oily, opens the hair cells, feeds and
strengthens the famished roots and leaves
the hair clean, soft, fluffy, silky and the
scalp healthy. A weekly application
keeps the scalp clean, healthy and the
hair in excellent condition.
The perfect shampoo for men, women
and children. A large bottle ga tea.
spoonfuls) SOC at
For sale by Harper House Phar-
NANCY and other good druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-25

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
girls Is years old
ID Is it proper for us to let boys
bring us home from church or enter
tainments?