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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
BR0WN-EOGT.

The marriage OF Miss Roma Fern
NOgt, only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Eogt of Fifteenth and Main
street, Davenport, to Alfred Powell
Brown OF Toronto. Can. was d pretty
home ceremony Of yesterday morning,
taking place at 10 O'Clock at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents. Or. j. F.
Mills OF Calvary Baptist church read
the marriage service the guests Of the
occasion being limited to the family
and few intimate friends of the bride
numbering about thirty.
Miss Gertrude Branigan PLAYED an
imprOmptu program Of nuptial songs
before the ceremony, changing the
music to the bridal chorus from Lob
engrin as the bride came down the
stairway.
The bride was in a gown of white
georgette crepe and satin. 1t was
made in round length with trimmings
Of silver lace, the square sash train
hung from the waist, and the wedding
veil Of tulle was in short length
crowned with a wreath of orange bios
SONS The bridal bouquet was of
roses in shower arrangement with
streaners of ribbons holding tiny chs
tiers Of VALLEY lilies.
The wedding breakfast was served
at small tables scattered about the
rooms, bouquets Of roses decorating
each table.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown left at noon for
the east. They Will be at home after
july l in Toronto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
MRS. YOH HOSTESS PRETTY
PARTY.

Mrs. B. L. Yoh was hostess at a
pretty party yesterday when she en-
tertained in her home, 1905 Tenth
avenue, to honor Miss Emma Waller
of Lincoln, Neb., who is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. W. G. Craig and who
is a bride of the summer. Pink and
white were colors used in the SCENE
of house decoration, pink and white
carnations and snap dragons filling a
cut glass bowl as the dining table
centerpiece. A three course lunch was
served, place cards having on their
reverse side recipes which were later
given to the guest Of honor. After
dinner the hostess passed envelopes in
each of which was found material and
instructions for making some useful
article, as tea towels. holders, etc. This
work occupied the time of the guests
and the articles when finished were
given to the bride to be for her new
home. Victrola music added to the
afternoons pleasure. Miss Lillian
Ohlweiler-Lyons Of Bushnell, H., was
an out-oftOWn guest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
BROADWAY WORKERS N. con.
FERENCE.

Fifty representatives of various or
CARNATIONS of Broadway Presbyter-
ian church gathered in the church So
cial rooms last evening in monthly
conference and business session Sup
per was served in the early evening
and at its conclusion Robert McMurtie.
a missionary from the church to
Korea, who is home on furlough, and
Miss Fannie Cleland, who leaves soon
to take up work in Korea, addressed
the meeting, the former making a
plea for workers and the latter of the
duties that she is 10 take up The
meeting voted to purchase a new piano
for use in the Sunday school and it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

theatre with a crowd of young peo-
pie unless you are chaperoned.
"a You should not go away alone
at night, and then a boy would not
have to bring you home.
(5) Be the very finest kind of a
girl you know how to be and don't
worrying by trying to make the boy
stop talking.
60 Speak to him and treat him as
an acquaintance, but do not pay any
attention to his winks and advances.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am
young lady and l have no friends.
My sister and her husband lived in
this town and then they moved away.
| have to earn my own living and so
l stayed here. The girl l live with
goes out every night with different
fellows, but she won't introduce me
to anyone. l have a friend in the
town where l used to live and We
write to each other. l had lots Of
friends where l used to live. How
can l meet ieople?
LONELY GIRL.
A great many girls are in your
position; they long to meet people
and make friends and they have little
opportunity. The best way is TO at
tend church and church socials. There
you will find a mixed gathering of
people and ought to make desirable
friends. Tell the minister. that you
are lonely,
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Can you
tell me something to cure daudruff
that will not leave the hair oily after
using it?
90 My forehead is high. Please
tell me something to make MY hair
grow over it. BALDY.
ID Your scalp needs to be thor
oughly brushed and massaged every
day. Apply tonic made from enc
dram Of boracic acid and two and
cne-half ounces OF lavender water.
Mix the ingredients and massage in
to the scalp ever other night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
UIADT ano
HOME
pQeBLIMS
W2S ELIZ ABITH TIeAPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am young
man q years old am going with a
young lady. We have no money, but
we love each other dearly. Is it true
that a married man can live as cheap
" as he did when he was single? |
have to pay for my room and board,
and so we think that we could get
along Just as well if we married. She
does not spend much money and she
knows how to make her own clothes.
l earn SIS a week, but l have not
saved any money. Do you think we
should get married?
THANK YOU.
A married man cannot live as cheap
ly as he did before marriage. If he
tries it. he makes himself and his wife
miserable Wait until you are 25 and
have money in the bank before you
think of marriage. A boy OF u has
not settled down enough to bear the
responsibilities that come to every
married man.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a girl
IA years old.
u Are white tennis slippers and
stockings, a MILDLY blouse and skirt
and a white washable hat all right to
play tennis in?
% Is it all right to play tennis
with two boys and girl early in the
morning or in the afternoon at the
parks?
go Is it all right to sit down in
front at the theatre, or in box, when
you are with a boy and other boys and
girls?
"a Is it all right to let boy
bring you home?
t5) A boy in my school has been
saying things about me that are not
nice and l don't like it. AS the
things he says are not true, what
can l do to make him stop?
90 This same boy winks at me
and tries to be as friendly as pos
sible. | don't think he knows that
know what he said about me. Should
l be friendly with him or ignore
him? BLANCHE.
% Yes.
CD 1t is all right to play tennis,
because then you and the boys are
so busy exercising that you don't
have time to get sentimental.
60 1t is not all right TO go to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
CLUB GIVES BANQUET
FOR TRI-CITY GRADS

Following a custom established sew
eral years ago the Progressive Art
club of Rock Island will serve a ban
quet to honor the grammar ard high
school graduates among the colored
people of the tri-cities. The affair
will be given at the Masonic hall,
Third avenue and Seventeenth street,
Thursday evening. The following pro-
gram will be rendered:
Selection, Illinois" Progressive
Art club.
Invocation-Rev. J. X. Nicholson,
Davenport =
Welcome address in behalf of club
Mrs. Mary Windsor.
Duet - Marjory Rice and Zella
Green.
Instrumental solo-Deborah Stew
art.
Address to tri-city graduates-Mrs.
j. McClain.
Solo-Mrs Edith Stewart.
Song, America. Young women's
musical department
Mrs. Mary Windsor is president and
Mrs. Belle Taylor secretary of the club
under which auspices the banquet will
be given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
PARTY TO HONOR MISS GRAVES.

Miss Grace Graves. bride of the
month, was guest of honor at lovely
party given last evening by crowd OF
girl friends at Fejervarv park inn,
Davenport. Yellow and white were
used as table decorations. brown
basket filled with Marguerites serving
as the table centerpiece. Yellow
shaded candles were placed about the
board and the place cards were hand
painted in yellow tints. Favors were
tiny baskets filled with yellow heart
shaped candies. Miss Graves was
presented with a large box which,
when opened, was found to contain an
electric stove and toaster, the gift Of
the girls. The evening was spent in
formally and very delightfully."-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
MISS GEsr MUSICAL CLUB HEAD.

Miss Katherine Gest, who has served
as president of the Rock Island Must
cal club for the last two seasons, was
again chosen to that position at the
annual meeting held yesterday at the
Rock Island club. Other officers who
will serve during the year are:
4 First Vice President - Mrs. F. X.
I Rhoads
Second Vice President-Mrs. A. D.
Huesing, Jr.
Recording Secretary-Miss Gather
inc Heimbecl.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Nell
lie Swanson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Leo Wynes.
Librarian-Mrs. William Uliemeyer
! The meeting yesterday was to have
been a picnic at the Watch Tower, but
the rain neCessitated the change and
the meeting was held instead in the
club house. the membership, active,
student and associate being well rep
resented. Meetings during the coming
wear will be held in the Rock Island
club ball room instead Of at the New
Harpor as has been done during the
last several years. The club ball
room il is thought will he better adapt
ed to the needs of the club, therefore
the changed place of meeting.
The club voted $40 towards the In
dependence Day association to be used
in a sane Fourth celebration. The
club also decided to enter a float in
the centennial parade and committees
were appointed to have arrangements
in charge.
The program for the coming year
was considered. but as it is not yet
complete. it was not adopted. Reports
of officers. standing committees and
chairmen were received and showed in
every instance a healthy condition Of
the organization In the year just
completed the club has made big
strides along musical lines and has
afforded its members opportunity not
only to hear excellent programs given
monthly by the members, but cOmpli-
mentarx recitals by outside talent OF
a high order. The same policy will
be pursued in the coming season.
The business session was followed
By a picnic luncheon served in the
club ball room. the active members
acting as hOstesses to the associate
and student members. A delicious
lunch vas served and was followed by
an informal program OF readings by
Mrs. Jay GARRISON. Mrs. Joseph Gold
smith and an impersOna'ion by Mrs. ]
X Scott. the affair proving delight
fully informal and pleasant,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
MRS. PATTERSON ANNIVERSARY
CHR HnSTESS

Members of the Anniversary club
gathered yesterday afternoon in the
home of Mrs. Frank Patterson, 1043
Fifteenth street, for the monthly So
cial session. Pink and white peonies
filled vases about the rooms and the
company was entertained with music
en- the Edison machine and the ladies'
occupied themselves with fancy work
CT various kinds. Refreshments were
served during the course of the af-
ternOon. The place of next meeting
was not announced at this time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
SWAsTIkA Club ENTERTAINED.

Twelve members Of the Swastika
club enjoyed the afternoon yesterday
as guests Of Mrs. G. H. Doolev. 4434
Seventh avenue The parlor and liv-
ing rooms were beautifully bright
with American beauty roses and has
kets of red geraniums and in the din
/ ing room, where a three course lunch
was served. roses were used as dec
orations. The ladies occupied them
selves with fancy work and in chat
ting, enjoying a delightful time. In
three weeks the club will go TO Feier-
: vary park, Davenport, for an outing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
CELEBRATE 18TH ANNIVERSARY.

Yesterday was the 10Th anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Petersen, S23 Forty-third street, and
last evening fhe bridal couple of %
years ago we're honored by members
of the Apollo Glee club of which or
ganization Mr.. Petersen is president.
After rehearsal the chorus members
serenaded MIR. and Mrs. Petersen at
their home, singing several selections
and extending them we'll wishes. Mrs.
Petersen served the company with
light refreshments and the evening was
much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
C0NCORDIA ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

The ConCCrdia society of the I'M
manueIs Lutheran church will meet
at the club rooms tonight for the
monthly session, the orchestra of the
church to take the principal parts in
the entertainment arranged. 1t is the
desire Of the COnco-dia society to seek
talent of all kinds and give every one
a fair chance to be heard. The pro-
gram to be presented follows:
Orchestral MangelsdOrf, director.
la Overture, "GlOriana" A. J. Weidt
lbl Selected
Cc) Overture, Goddess Of Might.
..........Th Thomas S. Allen
Conc0rdia Glee club-F Harms, di-
rector
Sweet and Low. Barnby
Reading, afterwards .....W. Harms
Concordia Glee club, in the Gloam-
ing" Observation-Disclosures. Harrison
Orchestra
(al Sunshine and Shadow"
...............H Hans Flath
Oh "Traum der Sennerin". ......
August Lahitzky
(c) con the Beautiful Blue Dan
ube' .........J Johann Strauss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
VILLA DE CHANTAL STUDENTS IN
RECITAL.

Cards are issued to a recital given
by graduates of the piano and voice
departments of Villa de Chantal re-
spectively, Miss Evalyn Pierr of Mo-
line, and Miss Della McDaniels, of
Woodstock, Iowa, a pupil of Mother
Mary Agnes, appearing Saturday,
June 10, at 100 o'clock in the parlors
of the academy. Both young women
have marked talent and a program OF
rare interest and Interpretation may
be expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
NRS. EFFLANnT Clue HOSTESS.

Mrs. Adolph Efflandt in her home.
702 Railroad avenue. Moline. enter
tanned the Mile Minute club yester-
day afternoon, the rain keeping a few
of the members from attending. Fancy
work OF various kinds occupied the
time of the ladies and at o'clock they
were served with lunch, the hostess
sister. Miss Luella Smith. assisting in
serving. In two weeks the club will
be entertained by Mrs. Oscar Olson.
FOrty-fifth street. this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Edgewood Baptist Sunday
school will hold a lawn sociable at the
home of Horace T. McManus, 4204
Sixth avenue, Thursday evening, June
IS. Ice cream and cake will be served
and music will be furnished by vic
trola In case of rain or cold weather
the affair will be held at the church
on Forty-fourth street and Fifth ave-
nue..
Under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid society of the First Methodist
church an aluminium demonstration
will be held at the church Thursday
afternoon. A piece of aluminium will
be given to each person attending.
The outing arranged for tomorrow
by the Daughters of Norway has been
postponed until the July meeting, the
June session being omitted.
Broadway Presbyterian Ladies Aid
society will hold coffee Friday af-
ternoon in the home of Mrs A. d.
Walker, S13 Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
THREE G CLUB WITH MRS. sTnTr

Three G Club members were enter
tanned at the monthly session yester-
day afternoon by Mrs. L. W Stoit in
her home, COL Ninth avenue. Crochet
ing, sewing, tatting, etc, occupied the
time of the ladies and they were en-
tertained with music on the piano
player, Spring flowers in lovely var
iety decorated the house and added
to its attractiveness. A delicious two
course lunch was served in the late
afternoon. Mrs. Charles Eldred, 45l0
Eight avenue, invited the ladies' to he
her guests June 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

Miss Jennie Smith of Chester, Nova
Scotia. were out Of town guests. The
bride is a graduate of the Davenport
high school, and of the University of
Chicago, and followed the completion
Of her college course by teaching math-
ematics for a couple of years in high
school in northern Wisconsin. She is
a member of the Collegiate Alumnae
association. of which she was some
time vice president, and she was re-
cording secretary year ago of the
Davenport Woman's club.
Mr. Brown is native of Northwith,
England. the son of Mrs. ]. W. Brown
II Toronto. lie came TO Toronto, Can,
with his mother and sisters about sew
en- years ago, accepting position with
the Robert Simpson company Of that
city as buyer.
The travelling dress of the bride was
a blue faille tafTeta suit with blue lace
blouse. having touches of rose in its
trimmings. Her hat was black of a
large model, trimmed in blue and rose
colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
SEWING CIRCLE WITH MRS.
WINTER,

The Ladies' Sewing circle of the I'M
manuel's Lutheran church held a SEES
sion Yesterday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. Fred Winter. 1927 Thirty
eighth street. The bad weather kept
many of the members from attending
those that did brave the day enjoying
the afternoon with sewing and in gen.
eral sociability. Lunch was served at
the close of the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
MRS. MCBRIDE BRIDGE HOSTESS

Mrs. James Mcbride of Edgewood
Park entertained a company OF friends
at bridge yesterday afternoon and a
delightfully."- informal time was had
over the games, played at five tables.
PROFESSIONS gave pleasing opportun-
ity for all the guests to meet and at
O'Clock decidedly appetizing lun-
cheon was served at the quartet tables.
Mrs. Rohwer of Seattle, Wash, for
mer Moliner. was an out-of-town
guest. The home was decorated with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

she personated The favors were
dainty birthday books compiled from
the Avon bard's witty sayings. Each
book is inscribed with parting mes
sage from the class of II to the out
going seniors. The after-dinner hours
were spent in dancing. The juniors are
to be congratulated upon the artistic
taste displayed in the planning of this
delightful entertainment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
LOYAL HELPERS SOCIAL SESSION.

Loyal Helpers of the Fifteenth Ave-
nue. Christian church held well at
tended meeting Monday evening in the
home of Miss Eva Carlson, Thirty
second street and Sixteenth avenue
After business matters were attended
to a musical program was given, Miss
Marie Frey Miss Eva Carlson and Miss
Lottie Clarke rendering piano num-
hers. Misses Bernice Wood and Ruth
Carlson giving a piano duet and the
Misses Emma and Catherine Brand;
vocal duet Lunch was served al
the close of the evening. Miss Marie
Frey. 1929 Thirty-second street, will
entertain the class July 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
+. r, VI. 500 CLUB.

F. r. NJ. 500 club members enjoyed
the afternoon yesterday as the guests
of Mrs. Richard Parks. who enter
tanned in her home, 1412 Fifth-and-a-
half avenue. Three tables of 500 were
surrounded at the games and the
prizes went to Mrs. Walter Lewis OF
Moline, Mrs. James BoStOck OF Rock
Island and Mrs. William Purse. Dainty
refreshments were served at the caro-
tables at the conclusion of the games.
Peonies and roses in profusion were
used to decorate the living and dining
rooms After the games instrumental
numbers were given by Miss Rosa Nitz,
sister of the hostess, members Of the
club sang old time songs and one OF
the ladies sang Annie Laurie the
company joining in the chorus. Mrs.
George Cordts, 927 Fifteenth avenue,
will entertain the club in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Dr.. Alfred E. Staps, soldier of for
tune who when arrested told the police
that General Villa of Mexico would
vOuch for him, was given six months
in county Jail this morning by Judge
N. A. Larson on d charge of attempt
ing to obtain money by false pretenses.
He plead guilty to trying to pass three
bogus checks.
Defendant in the case of Edward
Heene against Mary Phelps set for
hearing in county court this mOrnine
was i'll and the jury was excused by
Judge n. A. Larson until tomorrow
| morning at o'clock when the case OF
Charles Schurr against William
Spengler is scheduled for trial.
Petition to assess cost of pavin2
East Seventeenth street, Rock Island
from Second avenue to a point &C
feet north of the north curb line on
First avenue was filed in county court
this morning. Estimated cost IS
1894 so and W. A. Norris was named
commissioner. Brick is the material
to be used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
GUILD CONDUCTS SPRING SALE.

ST, Elizabeths guild of Trinity Epis
copal church held the annual spring
sale at the parish house last evening.
Despite the weather the attendance
was good and a nice sum of money was
realized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
OUTLOOK GLIB AT Y.

Outlook club of the United Presby-
terrain church held its fortnightly So
cial and business session last evening
a. the Y. NJ. c. A. Supper was followed
by time of socia bility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07

delicate pink peonies and mock orange
blossoms. Prizes were awarded tC
Mrs. Sol Hirsch, who received high
score, and Mrs. E. H. Wilson, winner
of all-cut,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
HIzPAH CLASS ROSE TEA.

Mrs, NJ. f. Sweeney was hostess
Monday evening to members OF the
Mizpah class of the First Methodist
church entertaining at her home, 1920
Twenty-ninth street, at rose tea. A
course dinner was served at Z o'clock,
each young woman attending repre-
senting a rose. Roses and peonies and
pansies in lovely bouquets and bas-
kets trimmed the rooms and serving
table After dinner the class burned
pledge toward the building fund of
the church, the amount promised hav-
ing been raised in full and paid to the
proper authorities. Games and con-
tests rounded out most delightful
evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-07
SOCIAL EVENTS

was decided to procure curtains with
which to partition off the downstairs
Sunday school rooms for use by the
primary grades. 1t was also decided to
reintroduce the old fashioned church
sociable when everyone is invited To
come and have a good time and get
acquainted and committee composed
of r. P. Scott, J. W. Stewart and H.
f. Curtis was appointed to make ar
rangements for the first one which
will be some time in July.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-06
BLUE BONNETS ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-SOO added; 2-year-ohs; madens
six furlongs. Captain Ray. ia; Mad Tour ia
Lord FitzherbeTt, ia; Dctrment, lO4; Di1gble,
IA; Starter ia.
SECOND RACE-Purse 500; 3-year-olds and up
ward; handicap; one and one-eighth miles. Copper
King 80 Sea Lord, lo5; Hampton Dame Ia; Am
phion. lot; Pepper Sauce l0S; Gartley lo4; Old
Pop. %. Pepper Sauce and Old Pop, Grove entry
THIRD RACE-N,m added; the Hochelass
Handicap; 2-year-ods; six turIongs Lady MolL lls;
waukeaso, lis; Graphic lls; Queen of the Sea, lC7
Blue Fox lOs; Lord FItLherbert 100: Incog I'D;
Sea Gull 102; Arstobolus, 1O4; Cadillac 10; Anal
gamater, lO7; Opheha W. los. Blue Fox and Lady
Mol. Mirasol Stable entry; Graphic and Incoz
Thonclife Stable entry.
FOURTH RACE-S00 added; steeplechase; sell
ing; about two miles. New Haven. lI3: Frjolee,
IA; Collector, l3S; Queed. l59; Hand Running 1874.
FIFTH RACE-S5OO added: 3-year-olds and un-
ward; conditions; mile Lazuh 10s: Trial by
Jury ll6; Ormu'I, lo5; Arriet, ll3; woodward 100;
Bill Mc'iec. JOi.
SIXTH RACE-s5OO added; 3year-oIds and M
ward; claiming; six furlongs. Dr.. Charlotte ITO:
Paulson, lC3; Paymaster, ia; Miss Gayle, 100
DOlina ia; GentlewUnan lC7; Springmass lJ7
Broom Corn. 1903; My Donnie. 10; Energetic lO5;
Ada Anna. 1G; Lady Spendthrift lo2; 'Minda, liz;
Bobby Boyer. l07.
SEVENTH RACE-SOO added; 4ycar-olds and
upward selling; one and one eighth miles Be liz;
Orperth. 1O6; Matshon. IO6; Chad Buford Jos; Nan
ME McDee, Il2; Cupids Dart 100.
Apprentice allowance claimed.