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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
GIRLS WANTED

A wonderful opportunity
for girls Of this and neigh
boring towns To earn good
wages. The work is light
and clean. VIII pay good
wages while learning, with
assurance Of largely increas-
ed pay after experience is
gained. This is an opportun-
ity worth investigating. APP
ply to Martinsburg Manu-
featuring Company, Thorn
wood Hall. 4 5 LIP If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
MISS ALTHERS AND
Mr.. MARTIN Welded
Well Known Young People En-
bark On Matrimonial Sea.

Miss Pearl Althers. daughter of
Mrs. virginia Alther. of 436 Winches-
ter avenue. and Mr.. Charles W. Mar
tir. son OF MIR and Mrs. Chas W.
Martin. Berkeley Place. We're married
at s o'clock Tuesday night by Rev.
Roy Schumacher, pastor CT W.nohes-
ter-ave Christian church The new
lyweds left this afternoon at 3 O'Clock
over the c. Y R R, for Chambers
burg Pa, where they will spend
week VI tn her brother aEr. Clarence
Alther. Upon their return they will
reside al sos West King s,reel Mr.
MARTA well lagan Young brake.
man
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
DUR NEW INDUSTRY
GROWING RAPIDLY
Martinsburg Manufacturing Co.
Enlarging It's Factory.
MORE HELP IS NOW NEEDED
Additional Equipment To Be
Installed Immediately Own
ers Much Pleased With the
Progress Being Made.


As result OF the splendid success
already achieved by this city's new
est industry, the Martinsburg Manu-.
featuring Company. located m the
Thorn building en- East Martin street,
this company is now preparing to
greatly enlarge its fine new plant and
to gradually add to its force Of en-
ployes until more Than double the
present number are at work.
This statement was made today To
a representative Of the Journal by
one of the owners Of the company.
who came here from the est to in
srcct the new factory. and who ex-
pressed the utmost satisfaction with
the manner in which the work is be
INK accomplished and the development
thus Jar Of the new Industry. This
gentleman declared that the factory
is pefmanently located here. that the
immediate enlargement Of the faciii-
'i'7 ~ ~ maui anu '"as WIN"
She next few weeks the force OF en-
ployes will be more than doubled.
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-. - o. 80 - s''''.' ''e pa"S
''D, - ''.',"s 'o' I''''' "+' -'''
~. me - oii' Pas' .. we d" " u -'''i' anu
wa '''' '''5' - ''ii iiio' '--'ii' d r''10
"'ss. ~ a. "pp''s'si'-a'
~ rs0p'9 nc" Employ Cd
=. ~ -'-'' ''''7 ''' : -"'''gia - W i'.s
'''i i'a'S no" mas aoo"' ~ peop'e
5'1 p,9sta 81 re tae'''fE III 'he morn
'''i''''..'.' @4u E''''''.'i''. 4'. p''le
"a ~ oes ,'''S "i'' s.'''''el - WE
- II 'iia Ae'S' q '.S'' 10 'He plant
no ''' stea' p'''.s VI ''"'7 ~ var
'.o stages ol o'"'PieloH' ana a con
'luefa'ie quaA'l'y a'feauy PACKED 10Y
shipment 'oaay'
! le lew eluploges are oe'te taught
'y ~ ; o"iE iau'eS' drought mere rom
d i''''iiiio'F i"e'oIS lor 'n'7 paI pose
J i'ese EouHs iao'e7 are 6N''lsd ana
eNpe-ieiiaed gar DiaAi MAKERS ana go
a"oue '"e'F "of" III SucA manner as
'' nave no "li'ieutty III 'eaehihs inc
'e" e--pl9se' 'he Various STAGES 'l
manufacturers EaeH department mas
force will be increased in such man
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05

Will ship all kinds stock from
Bunker Hill Saturday April Sth
1 Up q. L. c. HOFFMAN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05

Fresh shad and Herring az Minor
4 Is lp 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05

Eggs cheaper than meat Eat
plenty of them, only 1So dozen at
Minors. Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
HELP WANTED

Wanted - Several girls
over 16 years Of age. APP
ply at interviewer Mills.
2 is lp II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
IMPROVES

IMPROVES
Mr. Leonard Blvcns, OF West South
trcet, continues to improve at tho
city Hospital
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05

Eggs cheaper than meat Eat
plenty Of them. only 18c dozen at
Minors ; lp y
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
BEEcHNuT PRODUCTS DEMON
STRATlON.

Two demonstrators from the Beech.
nut factory 0sll be- at Minors all day
Saturday Be sure to sample the
products from this famous food FAC.
tory 3 lp 3t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05

CONTINUED ON PACE TWO
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
More Equipment Coming.

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
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CONTINUED on PAGE TWO
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-05
WEATHER

Fair tonioh. and rhursdsy; moder.
ate Temperatures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
(First published in the Abilene Weekly
Reflector, August "a. 1870
BILLS ALLOWED
By the Board of County Commission
ers at the Regular Session in Aug
ust.

reflector Publishing Co, papers to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

trous growth removed from his neck
by surgical operation by DR.. Steel
smith yesterday, was doing as well as
could be expected today.
The Racket is headquarters for
school supplies. 24d3tw1t
-Salina Union: The Abilene Re-
fiector announces that the annual
corn roast was held there We
thought this was held over the entire
state.
Two Abilene firms are helping
out the chautauqua-the Abilene
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF County Commissioners, August SEES.
sion, 1915.
Mondav. Aug. Z. 1010.

1
Board met according to law, all pres
emit.
On motion the following levies were
made and approved on all the taxable
property in the county for state, coun-
ty, and county high school purposes
| for the year 1916.
| State tax, one and three tenth mills
on the dollar.
County general. one and fourteen
one hundredth mills on the dollar.
( County interest, TWENTY-FIVE lone
hundredth mill on the dollar.
County sinking, eleven-one hundredth
mill on the dollar.
County high school, fourteenth mill
on the dollar.
County bridge, thirty-three- zone hun
dredth mill on the dollar.
On motion the following levies were
made on all the taxable property OF the
several townships and school districts
of the county for the purpose of pay
ing bonds and interest on bonds for the
year 1915, as follows:
Banner township, interest, fifteen
one hundreth mills
Banner township, sinking, sixty FIVE.
one hundreth mill.
Lyon township, interest. twenty five
one hundreth mill
Lyon township, sinking, five-one hum
dreth mills.
Liberty township. sinking, two tenth
mill.
Grant township, interest, seven-one
Grant township sinking. thirteen
hundreth mills.
Lincoln township, interest, two-tenth
mill.
Lincoln township, sinking, fourteenth
mill.
Holland township. sinking, one and
wo-tenth mills.
Levies to raise amounts needed N
various school districts of the county
as certified to the county clerk. were
made (See book Of ievies and valua-
lions for 1915. and interest and sinking
tner,ed aid Of $500 per month to
Mrs. Stokes
Audited and allowed bills against the
county
Lamb for labor on Santa Fe Trail
Adjourned to meet Tuesday, Aug. 5
1916, at 9 a. m.
Tuesday. Aug. 8, 1919.
Board met. all present. and allowed |
Mrs Sovanah Wade $40 per month aid |
Audited and allowed bills against the |
county, and adjourned to meet Wednes |
day, Aug. 9, 1915, at a. m.
wednesday, Aug. ., 1919.
Board met, all present and audited |
md allowed bills against the county |
Appointed Mrs NJ Evans, Mrs Geo.
.ank and Mrs. Joe Neil to investigate
application OF Mrs Georgia Driscoll
or mothers pension.
On motion OF ]. b Hostetter and sec
,nded ny G w Peterson. the resigna-
ion OF W. o. Steen as supt of public
Instruction to take effect Aug. le. 1915
vas accepted.
on motion Of j. b. Hostetter and
econded by c. W. Peterson. Gracelet
Voolverton was appointed superintend-
mt OF public instruction to 6ll the I'M
xpired term, s H Mccullough voting
or Mary Woolverton.
Spent balance of the dav checking
ounty clerks books with daily state
nents of county treasurer.
Adjourned to meet Thursday. Aug
0, 1915. at a. m.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 1919.
Board met as per adjournment, all
resent. and audited and allowed bills
gainst the county.
Completed checking books OF county
Jerk with daily statements OF count,
reasurer.
Minutes OF last meeting were read I
nd approved,
Adjourned sine die
S n. MCCULLOUGH. Chairman
L +. KING, Co Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
RECENT REFLECTIONS

Get school supplies at the Racket.
24d3tw1t
Every road is a Maxwell road.
Marriage license: William Jen-
nings Save and Marie Eta Neal, both
of Abilene.
Hides lac at DedericRs, Abilene.
20wtfdtf
See the Racket for school supplies
Of all kinds, including school dresses,
bovs' blouses, etc. 24d3tw1t
Overland acknowledged the best
automobile buy for the money.
dtfwtf
Lost on Baker bridge road to Sand
Springs, socket brace for demountable
rims. Leave at Hodge Bros. 24wlt
Brand new 1917 Light Six D 45
Buick touring car at bargain. z. 3.
Coulson, Abilene. 5dtflOwti
Watch the Fords go by. dtfwtf
The Racket has a fine line of
school supplies. 24d3twlt
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Cans, Aug. IS, a daughter, who has
been named Rosemary.
Highest price for poultry. J. w.
slwick, 500 West 18th St. Phone 226.
Heavy hens 121zc, light hens lie,
springs under lbs. nc, springs
over 2 lbs. 15c, old roosters SC.
For sale, good quality Red Globe
,eed onions, $3.50 per bushel. 515
". sth st. Phone SO4S. 24d2twltF
Born, Aug. 81. to Mr. and Mrs.
ohm Dunlop. Detroit, 1O-pound boy.
Wanted to hire frst-class carpen-
er. Wages 40 cents per hour.
iteady employment. Must be thor
ughly competent in every way. A.
!. Gish, Contractor. Enterprise, Kan
as. 21d4tw1t
Get your list for books at the Rack
I. 24d3tw1t
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
larts last night, 4 son.
Marriage license: Karl H. Beggs
JUNCTION City, and Bertha Issitt, Abb
ne.
r. L. Broughton. brother OF W.
/. Broughton. of this city, is serious
IN at Manhattan.
The I4-year-old son OF Afr. and
re. Thomas Adams. who had goi-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

Milling Co and the Security Milling
Co. Both have donated their regu-
lar space in the Daily Reflector for.
the use Of chautauqua advertising,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
Saturday Auction Sale.

August 20, at U. p square, house
hold goods and livestock. List your
articles at once. J. G. Engle. Auc.
Grin Snyder, clerk. 22dtfw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

II you don't get your Reflector
regularly phone 95.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
Board OF Election CanvaSsers.
Friday. Aug. 4. 1915.

board OF Election CnnVa~sera.
Friday. Aug. 4, 1915.
The board Of county commissioner
Of Dickinson county. state OF Kansas
met according to law at 10 a. m. as q
board OF canvassers to canvass the re-
turns Of the general primary election
The board spent the day canvassing the
said returns and adjourned to meet
SATURDAY, Aug. ;, 1915. at 10 a. m.
Saturday. Aug. 5, 1915.
Board met as per adjournment and
completed the canvass OF vote cast and
declared those nominated as shown in
Record Of Votes Cast"
O. W Staatz and r. Kohler, having
tied for precinct committeeman. board
drew lots and having drawn O. W.
Staatz. said 9. ". Staatz was declared
nominated.
Board allowed bills for election ex-
penses and adjourned sine die.
s. II MCCULLOUGH, Chairman.
II. Z. KING CO, Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
Wednesday, August 80, 1916
at 10 o'clock sharp.
HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES.

at 10 o'clock sharp %I
HORSES
good baym
old weight 1900
smooth weight driving
horses and 7; l spring
Two good milk fresh Z;
yearng heifers
good.
o.
These and a fne be
small apiece
O. ]. C..
FARM MACHINERY.
spreader, Deer
ing binder Deng eft Deering
chickens
buggy and other things oonumerous mention.
o. or
OF OF in in
LUNCH
Terms-AT $40 cash; and over
property
tied for before
H. B. PEATLING, Owner
COL L. c. CoOKsON and H. B. HULTs, AuctIoneer-.
WEB MALCOLM,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24
Public Sale

Having rented
sell at public miles OF
mile o on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

I, III. w. King County Clerk of Dick
inson County, Kansas, hereby certify that
the foregoing is a true and correct list
of all the bills allowed by the County
Commissioners at their regular meeting.
H. w. KING,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

Get school supplies at the Racket.
24d3tw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-24

COL L. c. CoOKsoN and H. B. HULTs, AuctIeneer-.
WEB MALCOLM, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
HORACE MANN ASSOCIATION
MEETS

The Parent-Teacher association of
the Horace Mann school met last eve
ming at 7:45 o'clock in the school
house, the president, Mrs. Owen W.
Baughman, presiding. Invitations
had been sent to the fathers
and large attendance was present,
the greatest since the society's Or
ganization, including about so peo-
pie. Various committees reported and
number of subjects of Importance
were presented which lead to a gen
eral discussion, among them the most
important being the report of the
committee on fire protection. The
free text book question was discussed,
also the ten months school year ques-
ton and much enthusiasm and inter
est was indicated by the expressions,
suggestions and remarks made by the
fathers and members of the associa-
ton in general, especially in regard
to the latter question, the ten months
school year. The association was in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
TO HONOR MRS. TOBIN.

Mrs. John Tobin of 921 Nineteenth
street, this city, was the honoree at a
party given Wednesday by Mrs. Ben
Chandler, 2015 Seventh avenue, Mo-
line, to the auxiliary of the S. U. n A.
as a farewell courtesy for Mrs. Tobin
who leaves soon to reside on a farm
near Buffalo. Iowa. Mrs. Tobin has
been treasurer of the auxiliary for the
last two years, her husband having
been a switchman on the Rock Island
road for 20 years. In contest Mrs
]. W. Perry of Silvis and Mrs. ]. c.
Seeley OF Ridgeview, received prizes.
Then, in behalf OF those present, the
hostess presented Mrs. Tobin with d
bright new tin milk pail and a three
legged stool Seating herself upon
the stool Mrs Tobin emptied the con-
tents Of the pail upon the floor, dis
playing a charming array of miscel-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
LADIES' AID AT PARSONAGE.

Because the chapel OF the First
Swedish Lutheran church cannot be
used on account of the flooded condi-
ton of the basement, the meeting yes
terday of the Ladies' Aid society OF the
church was held in the parsonage, 1888
Fourth avenue, Mrs. Lindgren and
Mrs. Nj. T. Rudgren acting as the hos
tesses. There was large attendance
Of members and friends and at this
time plans were made for mission
coffee to be held in the chapel the sec
ond Thursday in March. The time was
spent socially and the hostesses served
lunch. The next regular meeting
will be held in the chapel in March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
PLAN MUSICAL ENTERTANMENT

Mrs. 0. A. Anders opened her home
1913 Forty-second street, yesterday for
the February meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church, so members and
friends attending. Plans were com
pleted at this time for musical en-
tertainment to be given in the church
auditorium Friday evening, Feb "a
when the first division of the society
under the direction of Mrs. Henry
Bowes will be in charge. A feature cf
the program will be the numbers b,,
the Syea Male Quartet of Moline To-
gether with reading and other musica,
numbers. Two new members wera
added to the society roll. Mrs Mo-,
Weaver and Mrs, ]. B. Brooks. calls
reported FOR the last month were Tx
The afternoon yesterday was enaa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04

You must not push your demands
too far. You must not attempt 10 au'
initiate Germany"
DR.. Zimmerman left no doubt tnas
the whole crisis centered on oecie
tary Lansing's demand that German
disavow the sinking OF the Lusitans
as an act contrary to internationa,
law. The under-secretary declafeu
that Germany could not possibly ~
nit this procedure was illegal or mas.
concessions which virtually wua,s
take the submarine weapon out OF =,
hands. He asserted that If the ohl''s
States desired to drive matters "
breach Germany could go 10 lufsnss
to avoid it, and that the breach Wv.
all its lamentable consequences NUS
come.
The most regrettable phase Oh ~
situation, he asserted, was thas Wv.
existed no really important reason =.
a breach. Germany. he SAID Wa :,
counting on reciprocal development :
trade with America after tue :.
These hopes would be dashed =
breach were to come now.
DR.. Zimmerman evidently peiie.ss
Germany now has In the supin'
a highly effective weapon loi
against England When remihaeu ~
seven experts had disagreed presiues
ly on this point he replied: In
Eyes. / used to think that way
now / have changed my minds i.
President Wilson read the bernn -
patches on the situation while MS ua i
was running between Baltimoie =,
Washington. He made no COMM :.
but members OF his party sala 'ae, q >
garded the situation as "unlaso'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
COVENANT CLASS BIRTHDAY
PARTY

The Covenant bible class OF the
First Methodist church observed its
annual anniversary party in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. X. Rhoads, 1884
Twenty-tirst street, the former being
the teacher of the class. At this time
the members of the class bring in their
birthday money which last evening
made a total of s14.70, Plans were
made to observe a homecoming of the
class members, the affair to be held
March probably in the church. Games
of various kinds, contests, etc, were
provided and the evening passed most
pleasantly, lunch being served before
the conclusion of the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE SLEIGHING
PARTY.

Eleven couple of young people en-
joyed sleighing party Wednesday
evening, going for ride about the
cities and then to the home of Miss
Helen Mccullough, 4116 Fourteenth
avenue, where they were served with
supper. Mrs. c. H. Walsh chaperoned
the merry company, the following
composing It; Haswell Cressy. Agnes
Collins, William Cation, Hazel Cum
bingham, Francis Kinney, Helen Nc
Cullough, William Gruby. Marie Glynn,
Cyriel Donegan, Marie Mack, Edward
Beecher, Irene Gibson, Edward Nor
ton. Mary Schaab, Byrant Higgins,
Winifred Enright, Ethan Allen, Sell
Ina Murphy, Clyde Edwards, Alice lie
Drau and Harold Buggee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
DENIES PETITION
FOR A REHEAR|NC
Illinois Supreme Court Refuses to Con-
slider Sears Annexation Case
Again.
END OF IMPORTANT LITIGATION
High Tribunal Holds Sufficient Ground
for Review Not Shown by
Appellants.
END OF IMPORTANT LITIGATION

The Illinois supreme court yester-
day dismissed the petition of the ap-
pellant for rehearing of the case of
People of the State of Illinois, on rela-
ton of Mary J. Dougherty ct al, VS.. the
City of Rock Island, according to a
telegram received by Honorable Will
liam McEniry and ]. X. Scott, city at
torney, counsel for the municipality
in the annexation case.
The decision means that the litiga-
ton arising over the annexation Of
Sears and part of South Rock Island
township to Rock Island, is at an end.
Not Sufficient Ground.
Counsel for the city had filed a mo-
ton to strike from the files the petit
ton Of the appellant for a rehearing on
the ground that under the rules of the
high tribunal argument is not permit
ted in support of such motion.
The court, however, it is understood.
did review the authorities submitted
by the appellant but decided there was
not sufficient ground for granting a
rehearing and dismissed the petition.
Supreme court affirmed the decision of
Judge ". T. Church in circuit court
here, who upheld the validity of the
annexation proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04

hospitals in China. Several letters of
interest to the society were read. Mrs.
Short in charge of the program had
prepared it as follows: Violin and
piano duet Indian Lament" Miss
Frances Rhoads, Mrs. F. X. Rhoads.
Review of the text book, the fourth
chapter of THE Kings Highway"
given by Mrs. Rhoads. Paper on Ten
Prize Students From China" Mrs. c.
A. Curry; paper on China" Mrs. A. J.
Burton, the program closed by the
company singing the Jubilee song.
During a pleasant social hour lunch
was served. The March meeting viii
be in the home of Mrs. John Durham,
1886 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
AUXILIARY TO ATTEND LECTURE

Members of the Helen Gould auxil-
larry TO the United Spanish War Vet
Grams accepted an invitation last even
ing to attend the meeting this evening
of the Rock Island County Historical
society when DR.. c. B. Johnson of
Champaign will speak on Illinois and
the Civil War" Members will be seat
ed in a section of the hall arranged
for them. The auxiliary also accept
ed the, invitation of the Helen Gould
Shepherd auxiliary of Davenport to
attend a public installation to be held
Monday at in the Davenport court
house, Members attending from this
city will meet at 7;45 at the New Har-
per to go in body. The meeting last
evening was held in Memorial hall and
business pertaining to the society was
transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
SOCIAL EVENTS

favor and heartily recommended the
proposition. E. c. Fisher, superintend-
ent of the city public schools, after be-
ing introduced, was called upon to ex-
plain and give reasons why the ten
months school year motion was en-
acted, which he did in a very salts
factory manner. After remarks and
discussions by the parents the ques-
ton was laid over to the next regular
meeting which takes place March z,
The principal and teachers of the
school were given much praise for
their efficient work in the school and
received the concentrations of the
parents. The order of business being
concluded Rev. W. G. Oglevee was
called upon to address the association
which he did briefly and interestingly.
A rising vote of thanks was extended
him. Following adjournment the eve
ming was spent socially and light re-
freshments were served by the school
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
MISSION SOCIETY WITH MRS.
ROBINSON.

The February meeting Of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary society of
the First Methodist church was held
yesterday, Mrs. +. ]. Robinson, Glib
twentieth street. opening her home
Tor the meeting. Twenty-one members
attended and following the devotional
services conducted by Mrs. c. A.
Curry the company sang Faith of Our
Fathers" Mrs. Freeman reading the
scriptures. Roll call was responded to
by the members naming schools or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-04
MISS WICKER is HOSTESS.

Miss Myrtle Wicker, at her home.
1101 Sixth avenue, delightfully."- enter
tanned the Sunday School club last
evening. The new officers elected
were as follows:
President-Myrtle Walker
Vice PreSident-Rose DePaepe.
Secretary-Anna Schroeder.
Treasurer-Emma Lemon.
The evening was spent informally
with music and games, after which
a dainty lunch was served.
Miss Rose DePaepe, 523 Fourteenth
avenue, will entertain the club in two
weeks.