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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-13
CHAPTER ".

The churchyard gate was opened
and closed noisily They both glanced
up. Stephen StrangeWey was coming
slowly toward them along the hinty
path. Louise. suddenly herself again.
rose briSkly To her feet Stephen had
apparently lost none OF his dourness
of the previous night. As he looked
toward Louise. there was no miStaking
the slow dislike in his steely eyes.
Your chauffeur. madam. has just
returned" he announced. He sent
word that he will be ready to start at
one o'clock"
Louise. inspired to battle by the al
most provocative hostility Of her elder
host, smiled sweetly upon him.
"You can't imagine how sorry l am
10 hear it," she said Il don't know
when. in the whole course OF my life.
have met with such delightful adj
venture or spent such a perfect morn
ing"
Stephen looked al her with level. dis
approving eyes-at her slender form in
Its perfectly fitting tailored gown; al
her patent shoes. so obviously insult
able for her surroundings. and at the
faint vision Of silk stockings.
If l might say 50 without appear-
ing inhospitable," he remarked. with
faint sarcasm This would seem u be
the fitting moment Tor your departure
A closer examination Of our rough life
up here might alter your views II L
do not have the pleasure Of seeing Won
again, permit me To wish You fare
Well"
He turned and walked away. Louise
watched him with very real interest.
DO you know" she said to John.
there is something about your brother
a little like the prophets in the Old /
Testament, in the way he sees only /
one issue and clngS TO it, Are you,
TOO. Of his way of thinking?"
up to a certain point, l believe l
am" he confessed.
DO you never feel cramped-in your
mind, I mean?-feel that you want to
push your way through the clouds
into some other life?"
Il feel nearer the clouds here" he
answered simply.
They were leaving rba cbnccbv.rd
now. She paused abruptly. pointing
to single grave In mart ~ a..
churchyard which seemed datacbsd
from the rest.
Whose grave is that?" he inquired.
He hesltated
1T is the grave of q vonng ei,ln bs
told her quietly "Sh. u.s. rbs- aa,,.,t
Ter Of one of our sh-rhs-ds 81. -.
into service ar Carli-l.. s1.s -....---,,
here with = child Tb-v 49,. t-.s
buried here"
"B4csu-e ~ .r., s.- s,..... .. 800
from The o,her.s-
"Ye,r h. s,.--.-s., -r.
dom am glsd % .s7 Gar >--s.z
Of the sort ha,,er.a s---v
For The second r.a- .-s- ---.-- -
Louise WAS coo-c,o,- go. -.-.-
upheaval Of emotion 81 s-- --z- ~
sunshine had gone M. -.- ..e
sweetness VI the place had .ss.c-,Is
passed away. The ctsr,. H., ... .+,,,.-
austerty had persisted
"And I thought I had found para
disc :" she cried
She moved quickly from John
stfangewey's side Before A- co4id .
realize her Intention she had stepped .
over 'he 10" ulNding wall ana VAS on
nei A,'''S ny inc si's OF me PLAIN. neg
- s'"'e' H"F tore our me pray
- "pi''e p'"aS"'ii "il'N she mao ihrust
a., nv '''e uo'o'ii VI i'er gown ana placed
~ ie' eie",IS at 'ile h'au OF me A'tle
dropped and her lips moved-she her.
self scarcely knew whether # was I'm
prayer. Then she turned and came
slowly back TO her companion.
Something had gone, too, from his
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-09-13
For Sale

For Sale
Brood sows. weaving pigs, cows
and heifers.
Jno. p. Mcintyre,
IT. A a miles South, mile East.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Social Announcements.

The Ladies' Aid and Mission society
Of the Oak Grove United Presbyterian
church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs ". E. Barr, 1920 Nine
teenth avenue.
The Covenant Bible Glass Sewing
circle will meet Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. 0. n Stambaugh. 1914
Twelfth street Plans will be made
for the giving Of Christmas baskets.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
United Presbyterian church will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. w.
Reddig, 1917 Ninth avenue. Members
are asked to be present.
The Golden Rule Bible class Of the
First Methodist church will hold the
monthly business meeting Thursday
evening at the home of Miss Marian
Hubbard, 1914 Twenty-frst street.
Canton Star No. 8 Patriarch Mill
tant, + 0. o. f., will entertain at q
dtncing party at Odd Fellows hall to-
morrow evening. Music for dancing
vii be played by Bleuer's orchestra.
The Four of a Kind club will enter
tain at a dancing party Wednesday
evening. Dec. Il. at Center Station
hall Bleuer's orchestra will play the
dance program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Central c. Z. xmas Party.

The annual Christmas party Of the
Young Peoples society of Christian
EndeayOT of the Central Presbyterian
church was held last evening at the
church with sc members attending
Officers for the next six months were
elected as follows:
President-Emmet Burr.
VicePresident- Raymond Arndt
Corresponding Secretary-Miss En-
ma Seeburger.
Treasurer-Miss Anna Dickson.
Secretary-Miss Edith Lattner.
Chairman Program Committee
Miss Lottie Parks,
Chairman Social Committee-Miss
Dorothy Soady.
Chairman Music Committee-Miss
Ruth Weed
Chairman Information Committee
Frank Parks.
Chairman Jail Service Committee
William Rinck.
Chairman Mission Committee-Mr
Willard Parks.
Chairman Temperance Committee
Ilsley Rexdale.
Chairman Lookout Committee-Ray-
mond Arndt.
After business the session was
turned over to the social committee
which had provided games of various
kinds and served light refreshments,
every one having splendid time. In
the course Of the evening Christmas
packages were distributed, each guest
having brought wrapped article as
little gift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11

a boy speaks to you whom you do not
know, should you answer him?
BLUE EYES.
% You might send the boy
Christmas card, but do nothing more
If you decide to send the card it would
be we'll to remember his brother also.
90 If he loved you he would not lei
you go so easily--you would be hear
ing from him.
49, Do not try to get his picture
t4) You should not answer him
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l need your
advice on matter which often per-
plexes and troubles me. am a high
school girl Is years old and have
many friends, both girls and boys.
who like me. AS live in the coun-
try | have been keeping company for
nearly a year with just one young man
about twenty-five or three I know
he loves me, because he said so, and
he isn't the kind Of boy to say things
he doesn't mean. like him Just as
a friend and go with him because he
| is so nice to me. Should I continue to
go with him?
A GRATEFUL READER.
! Yes, go with the boy, and when he
speaks of love tell him he must not be-
cause you consider him only as a
| friend. If you are truthful TO him and
| he stills wants to go with you, you
need not worry about results, because
conditions viii adjust themselves and
| come out right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
MsasIah Soloist Sang Last Year.

Miss Ethel Ceistweit Benedict, who
sings the soprano part In the pro-
duction OF Handel's Messiah at the col
lege auditorium Friday evening, Dec.
IL, is not a stranger to this COM
munity. She was heard here last year
in the Messiah and the favorable i'm
preston left at that time warranted
the college authorities TO reengage her.
On her appearance last year those
who heard her spoke Of her In the
highest terms. "Her voice seemed es-
pecially adapted for oratorio work;
"A good, strong voice over which she
has good control, and her higher tones
were given with wonderful clarity" !;
Her voice is beautifully clear and
resonant, full OF feeling and SYM
patty.
She has large number of very inn
portant dates for this year, among
them THE Messiah with the Apollo
club OF Chicago. Today she sings THE
Messiah" at Vermillion, s. D., coming
directly here. Her fine musicianship
and her intelligent singing win for
her friends, whenever she sings
Men In khaki admitted free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Study Amendments to Constitution.

At fortnightly meeting of the
study department OF the Rock Island
Woman's club held yesterday after
noon in the Masonic temple parlors,
amendments to the constitution were
studied and ably handled by Mrs. E.
0. Vale. Jr. She showed that the
constitution of the United States is
complicated and yet quite elastic, but
that it is extremely hard to get
amendments through the national
body. Five amendments which have
been made to the constitution are the
direct outcome of the Civil war In
1913 two amendments were passed
and there are now two amendments
pending, suffrage for women and the
prohibition clause. The parliament
airy law drill was conducted by Mrs.
S. c. Taylor, who varied the study by
asking questions on the manner ,of
putting motions and exemplified the
study with an imaginary motion The
vocational training study was in
charge of Mrs. Grace Freeman. who
showed that every boy and girl should
have some special line OF work which
he or she can engage in If necessary
The department adjourned for the
holiday recess and will meet again
Jan. IA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
PERSONAL
POINTS

Charles swingle of Chicago, who
has been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Swingle, 1903 Forty
fourth street, left yesterday for
Kelly's field, Texas, where he will
complete his training for aviation SER
vice. Mr.. Swingle recently passed the
aviation examination in Chicago.
MIR. and Mrs. William Perrin Of
Wyanet, H., are in the city. called
here by the death of William Arnold.
]. S. Knight, former assistant Boy
Scott executive, was in Rock Island
yesterday. He left last night for Han
nibal, Mo, where he expects to enlist
in the navy.
Mrs. Bessie Ramser of Chicago left
for her home yesterday after spend
ing a short visit with her mother-in-
law, Mrs. Eugene Ramser, S31 Thir-
tieth street.
j. C. McKeenan, who has been room
ing at the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION. left yesterday for his home
in Kentucky to visit his parents be-
fore he is summoned on the next
draft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Y. W. c. A. Club Surprise Mrs.
Hanherg.

Members of the o. l. C. and Pat
riotic clubs of the Y. w. c. A. to the
number of So last evening went to the
home of the association president,
Mrs J. H. Hauberg, and took her very
much by surprise, the young women
using this method Of showing their APP
probation OF her many kindnesses to
them. After assembling at the home
they announced themselves by singing
selection. They were invited into
the home and Loyalty entertained with
organ music, games, etc With organ
accompaniment played by Mrs. Hau-
berg, the young women sang patriotic
numbers and later they gave a mum
Der of stunts" which proved lots OF
fun. Miss Tyler of Chicago, one of
the field committee in charge of the
Y. W. c. A. war fund work spoke to
the company and explained the war
fund. Refreshments were served in
! the course of the evening and every
one had splendid time, Mrs. Hau-
berg was presented with silver
mounted knitting needles as a mark Of
/ love from the girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Snciefr Begins Camnaign.

AZ meeting Of the Young Peoples
society of Zion Lutheran church held
last evening in the home of Miss Ma
bel Leaf, S27 Forty-first street, mem
bership campaign was started and
the captains selected are: Misses
Martha Norman and Helen Leaf and
Carl Johnson and Irving Olson. The
captains will meet and perfect plans
for the campaign. IL was decided to
hold the annual New Years eve party
at the home of Irving Olson, 5000
Eighth avenue, Carl Johnson TO assist
In entertaining An informal program
was given by Miss Adele Olson, piano
and Leonard Alexander, the latter
speaking on the fourth commandment
During an informal social hour re
freshments were served by the hos
tess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Vaehuska.Mier.

A wedding which will come as a
happy surprise to the local friends of
the bride took place at high noon
Thursday, Dec. 6, when Miss Emma
Louisa Mier. youngest daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Joe Mier Of jackson.
MINI. formerly OF Rock Island, be-
came the bride OF Albert Vachuska.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. V. Vachuska of
Jackson. the ceremony taking place
in the home of the brides parents.
Attending the bride as maid OF honor
was the groom's sister. Anna vachus-
ka, Lawrence Mier, brother of the
bride, serving the groom as best man.
The bride was attired in gown of
white messaline and her flowers were
lilies of the valley. Her attendant
was in blue serge and silk. Follow
ing the ceremony the guests were en-
tertained at reception at the home
of the brides parents, where a boun-
teous wedding dinner was served.
The bride grew TO womanhood in
Rock Island and later attended the
high school in Jackson from whers
she graduated in 1914, The groom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Program al Hawthorne School.

The following program will be
given this evening at the Hawthorne
school under the auspices of the Par
ent-Teacher association of the school:
Instrumental selection berstaller
orchestra.
Vocal solo-Miss Marie Smith.
Folk dance-First year pupils.
Song-Girls' quartet from Franklin
school.
Reading Miss Harriet Curyn.
Piano solo-Miss Nellie Swanson.
Folk dance-Third year pupils.
Vocal number-Miss Esther Malm
rose.
Reading-Miss Lila Clifford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Prosperity Camp Officers.

Prosperity camp Ne. 1881, Royal
Neighbors of America, held annual
election of officers last evening at
their hall when the following were
chosen:
Oracle-Dr. Hada Carlson.
Past oracle-Mrs Martha Mason.
Vice oracle-Mrs Lillian Rounds
CHARACTERISTICS Candace Ailsbrow.
Recorder-Mrs. Mae Stroehle.
Receiver-Mrs. Ella Godfrey
Marshal-Miss Sadie Moore.
Inner sentinel-Miss Maurine Birch.
Outer sentinel-Miss Elsie Harder.
Managers-Mrs Marie Yerbury and
Miss Edith Luckenbill
Physician-Dr. ], C. Souders.
Installation of officers will be held
the second Monday in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Monday Study Club.

Mrs. NJ. NJ Sturgeon in her home,
l043 Nineteenth street, was hostess
yesterday afternoon to the Monday
Study club meeting in fortnightly ses-
sion. Mrs. William Lavender discuss
ed Incidents in connection with the
Russian revolution. and Mrs C. W.
Halves in discussing conservation
brought out the fact that conservation
is not economy but substitution. The
usual round table conference followed
the meeting. There will be no session
In two weeks, the next meeting to be
hsld Jan. T. when Mrs, j. l.. Vance
viii be the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Phil Delta Phi Club.

Miss Edna Kane in her home, 2907
Eigth and one-half avenue. was hos
tess yesterday afternoon at the meet
ing of the Phil Delta Phi club, the
young women spending the time knit
ting. In the late afternoon dinner
was served and the evening hours
were devoted to games of cards in
which the prizes we're won by Mrs.
Joe Bell OF East Moline and Mrs. H. A.
Tracey. The club has heretofore al
ways given Christmas baskets, but
this year they contributed $40 to the
K. C. fund, giving IS to the Rock Is
land and S. TO the Moline society. The
club adjourned to meet in two weeks
with Mrs Robert Ryan. Fifteenth ave-
nue. and Twenty-fourth street, for a
Christmas party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Seyeps with Mrs. BufYa.

The Sevens club was entertained
yesterday evening in the home of Mrs.
Frank T. Dufva, 1907 Seventh avenue,
Moline. Mrs. Ann Hazard discussed
the Legend Of the Piasa Bird" Mrs.
Georgia Porter told stories Of Chief
Black Hawk, and Mrs. Dufva told Of
the Sank war chief, his conquests and
home country. Indian selections were
given on the victrola and the usual
delightful social hour was enjoyed
after the program. The next meeting
will be held Jan z, the hostess to be
announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
TUEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-DECEMBER H. I91Z

decorations, using red and green fes-
toons, bells, holly and also small flags.
At business meeting of the guild
committee composed Of Mrs. Elmer
Dean and Mrs. Marie Jones was ap-
pointed to have charge OF the Christ
mas baskets to be given out by the So
ciety. The evening was passed with
work at Red Cross garments and the
hostess and her assistants served b
delicious lunch. carrying out the
Christmas idea in SO far as possible in
the menu The January meeting will
be with Mrs Percy Winans, 1910 Fifth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Farewell Party for Mrs. Wells.

Mrs. Grace Wells, who has been
teacher Of the ladies class In Edge
wood Baptist Sunday school, was Civ
en- farewell reception last evening
at the home of Mrs. Fred Fruitger, $40
Forty fifth street Mrs. Wells leaves
Thursday for Christopher. H., to
make her home and the class took
this opportunity TO express their ap-
probation of her services as teacher
OF the class. There were games and
contests for the evening diversion.
lunch was served and Mrs. Wells was
given parting token of remem-
brance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11

SWEDISH LUTHERANS
NAME THEIR OFFICERS

The congregation of the First Swed-
ish Lutheran church met in annual
business session last evening when
Alfred Pearlstrom and Louise VESSEL
were reelected as members of the
board of deacons. A. F. Pierson, o.
NJ. Johnson and Arthur Swanson were
reelected for another term Of years
on the board of trustees. Miss Car
RE Peterson was named organist; AL
fred Pearlstrom, ianitor; Louis Wes-
sci recording secretary.
Reports from the various branches
of church activity were read and
showed an encouraging condition of the
church organization. Plans for the
coming years were discussed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Queen Esther Guild Party.

The annual Christmas party of the
Queen Esther guild of the Memorial
Christian church was held last even
ing in the home Of Mrs. William Nc
Culloch, 2919 Fifth avenue, with %
members and four visitors attending.
Assisting the hostess in entertaining
the guests was Mrs Henry Timmons,
Mrs. Elmer Dean and Miss Marie
kruse. Mrs. MeCulloch had made her
home bright and pretty with holiday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Party TO Honor Miss Rolls.

Mrs Charles Huntley entertained
at miscellaneous shower last even
ing In honor of Miss Hazel kolls
whose marriage to Thomas Wisdom OF
this city is an event of the month.
The affair was held in the home OF
the hostess at 1909 Fourth street, and
rs friends were entertained. There
were number of guessing contests
and games In which. the prizes were
given to- Mrs. e. Byers, Mrs. Carl Zeig-
Ter, Mrs. Frances Kolls and Mrs. John
Wagner. Musical numbers were given
and a course luncheon was served in
the late evening. Roses were used to
decorate the rooms and add to their
atttraciveness. Miss Kolls was given
the end OF a long string which she
wound into ball and at the end Of
which she found a number of very
nice gifts which had been concealed
about the house Miss Sadie Huffman
of Viola was guest from out OF the
city.
The marriage of Miss Kolls and Mr..
/ Wisdom will be celebrated in Belvi-
dere at the home OF DR.. Fl. w Reed
/ formerly pastor of the First Baptist
/ church of this city. and will be an
event of the middle of the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Class HAS Progressive Dinner.

Glass IS of the First Methodist
church, with Mrs. Guy Bradford, the
teacher, as chaperone, enjoyed a pro-
gressive dinner last evening going 10
the homes of various members for the
courses of the menu, The first course
was served in the home of H. P.
Brown, 1919 Sixteenth street, the sec
ond in the home of A. L. Bruner, 1921
Twenty-first street. and the third in
the home of J. A. Reid, 500 Sixteenth
street. At each home bright Christ
mas decorations, holly, bells, etc,
were used to give the holiday touch.
The affair proved most delightful
one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Humane Society Sale and Dinner.

The annual dinner and sale OF the
Ladies' Aid society Of the Rock Island
County Humane society will be held
Thursday at Memorial hall in the court
house. Dinner will be served from II
TO / o'clock and patrons are assured
Of good eats" Rugs, aprons, linens,
fancy work, etc, will be on sale
throughout the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Daughters Of Covenant With Mrs. Sala

Mrs. A. Franklin Sala entertained
the Daughters of the Covenant Of the
First Methodist church last evening
in her home No. 8 Sala apartments,
goodly number of the members at
tending. Mrs. j. r. Freeman discussed
the foreign topic. Africa Miss Mar
ion Hubbard gave a reading and Miss
Marjorie Sala pleased with piano
number. Light refreshments were
served during pleasant social hour.
Miss Josephine Cook, 1880 Twentieth
street. will be the next hostess. en-
pertaining in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Forward Society Session.

The monthly business and social
session OF the Forward society of
Grace Lutheran church was held last
evening, Mrs. l. O. Nothstein enter
tanning in her home. 627 Forty-fourth
street. The committee in charge of
the recent sale reported that sos had
ben cleared The time was passed in
sociability and the hostess served
light refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
Pack Boxes for Soldiers.

Members of the Young Peoples So
ciety of the Evangelical Church of
Peace gathered at the church social
rooms last evening and packed boxes
of Christmas cheer for the young men
from the congregation who have been
called to the colors. A large number
of the young men have gone out and
each one will receive Christmas
package full of goodies and useful
things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
LOST HIS "NERvE,. PERHAPS.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 10.-Count Won
Luxburg, the dismissed German min
lister 10 Argentine, today entered a
sanitarium to undergo treatment for a
nervous disorder. This probably will
further delay his departure from Ar
gentine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-11
IM)T oDo
liz me-
Q)eBIIMS|
MRS zABfru rHcHpsoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % I have
been corresponding with a young lady
for the last three years During that
time we have grown to love each other,
though my neagre salary prevented
me from asking her to become en-
gagged, as l felt could not afford
ring.
No / am about to go into the army
the first Of the year and would like
very much to know if it would be all
right to ask her to become engaged at
this time?
ca | have been to see her several
times and while in her city her folks
always insisted on my staying at their
home. shall go again about a week
before Christmas, at which time l in
tend to present the ring.
/ How much should q diamond cost
to be reasonable?
90 Who should pick out the ring?
"a Also please state what would be
proper for a boy to give q girl as a
| Christmas gift?
| We are both % years old. K. W. S.
/ IA 0oTtdiuls II NOuiu NC dl4 itSll w
ask her to become engaged now.
| 90 Diamonds are very, very expen-
sive now-they cost about $3.50 a
carat You could get one that looks
nice for about $50. but it would not
be high class diamond,
Don't worry about the ring. If the
! girl loves you she will be willing TO
have anything or to wait until you re-
turn from war.
f3) The man
! (4)If he is engaged 1t is all right TO
give her anything he wants to-eyen
iewelry. If he is not engaged he should
confne his choice to candy, flowers,
books, or something else which is per-
ishable. | would suggest flowers, fine
linen, handkerchiefs, kodak station
cry, books or candy.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am Is years
of age I used to live in another town
and while there / went with d boy
whom I loved at first sight l also
went with his brother and he acted as
though he cared a good deal for me.
moved away about a year ago and 1e
has never written to me, although he
knows my address. write to girls
and they tell me he says pretty nice
. things about me.
ID Would you write to him first?
| ~ Do You think he loves me?
(3) How could get his picture?
| "a II walking along the street ant