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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
WHAT DONATION TO WAR FUND OF YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ASSISTS

correspondence tables, shower baths
ana other privileges in all Of the nine
general departments, and opens its
dormitories and restaurants at mem
bers' rates. In cooperation with the
camp T. NJ G. A's arrangements are
made for free automobile trips. enter
tainment in private homes and many
other social features.
Embarking for overseas: The Y. NJ
.C 4. follows the boys when they leave
camp and is the last one to wave them
farewell as the transports leave the
docks. 1t renders a hundred and one
little services to make the boys more
comfortable and happy.
For "our boys" somewhere in
France
A thrill Of hope ran through France
when "our boys arrived.
AS Pershing and Joffre stood on the
balcony of the Military club the crowds
yelled "Viye Joffre (long live Joffrel,
who saved us from defeat Long live
Pershing, who brings us victory"
Great peril to our boys in France.
Government cannot control surround
ings Of our soldiers as it can in this
country
| Soldiers are scattered through the
/ villages of France. 500 to 1000 to a
/ village, located in garrets, cellars
barns, etc.--eat in the streets-no
tents or barracks fo9 fear of being
/ located by German aeropianes~
No stores, theatres. or any sort O,
Legitimate amusements.
/ Our government authorities are de.
termined there shall be healthful con.
ditions for the American boys. There
fore, 1t is urging that the Y NJ. c. A
make good on its promise to have {
/ Y. NJ. c. A. equipment at every poin
where there is a group of soldiers.
] Inconsistencies is the greatest facto
/! iii the encouragement Of immortality
) Our boys must not be allowed to be
come homesick.
The 7. NJ. c. A is there as a safe
guard.
A great clubhouse awaited the bov
at the port Of debarkation in Franc
with the welcome sign Of the red tri
: angle
Huts, buildings. shacks, tents. etc
viii be constructed wherever our sol
: der boys go, even mp TO the front lin
! trenches. There is splendid clut
house and hotel In Paris at renta
= OF one hundred thousand dollars pc
, per year, which is headquarters fo
J our boys during their Burroughs.
Also great pleasure resort in til
Alps has been rented. to which on
= boys will be sent for their longer ful
: loughs.
: We must spend nesrly $4,000 OF
] in France by July, instead of the $500
j. geo which We expected last sprir
!, would be needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Tho program Of the Army Young
Mems Christian association is as fol
lows:
In United States camps and canton
ments~-
There viii be q building. or so-called
unit for every brigade (about 1000
meu).
The buildings are centers for all
social, religious and educational work
Of camp and field.
Three hundred buildings and 1900
secretaries are now in the camps Of
this country
Five hundred buildings and 5000
secretaries will be needed by spring.
A field unit Of the Y NJ c. A. con-
sists OF one building l20 by 40 feet, six
secretaries, one moving picture ma
chine, one piano, one grafanola, writ
ing materials. magazines, correspond
ence tables, athletic supplies, game
tables, ice water, postotIice, money Or
der department. savings department,
information bureau.
/ Social activities of a unit: Chess
/ and checkers, social songs, concerts
and stunt nights, moving pictures
clean comradeship, wholesome envir-
onment
Educational activities Of a unit.
( Newspapers and magazines, Libraries
practical talks. illustrated lectures
educational classes.
i Physical activities Of a unit: In
door baseball, volleyball. inter-regi
mental track meets. athletic sports
baseball games, boxing matches
Wrestling, fencing, quoits.
Religious activities of unit: Bib,
classes, vesper services, evening hymn
services, gospel addresses. clean liy
ing groups. Christian moral class, per
soual talks
= Activities outside Of camps
! New men enroute TO environments
Secretaries accompany troop trains 4
: furnish men information, persona
; counsel, writing material, readin
matter. testaments, and other person
al services.
Soldiers and sailors on week-en
leave Of absence and other furloug
periods: Every city Y NJ c. A. build
: ing is open TO men in uniform and 1t
5 privileges are gladly offered withou
: membership requirements In add
: ton. special headquarters and sucIa
rooms are provided in cities near {
y camps or where large numbers Of so
:, diers are modified. Social feature
8 baths, sleeping quarters and lunc
o rooms are provided exclusively 70
:. their use.
e What the Chicago Y NJ c. A. is d.
s ing: Maintains bureau of inform;
|. ton at central department, accom-
{ modates hundreds of soldiers an
i sailors every week at the y NJ G.
+ hotel, gives free use Of social room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
pOTLTRY IN STORAGE.

Washington, Nov 15.-Storage hold
ings Of frozen poultry amounted to 49,
206,059 pounds on Nov /, an Increase
Of about 81 per cent over q year ago,
the department OF agriculture today
announced. Turkeys in the majority
Of storage showed a marked increase.
amounting to 242 per cent, in 81 stor-
ages which reported both this and last
year Increase in holdings were shown
for ROSTERS, turkeys and miscellan-
cons poultry while q decrease was
shown in brOilers and fowls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
STATE COMMITTEE OF
ARCHITECTS GATHER

The state committee on public ac-
ton of the Illinois Society Of Archi-
tects are meeting in this city this aft
ernoon and to night They are being
entertained by members Of the Tri-
City Architects association while in
the city. This afternoon they took an
inspection tour over the Rock Island
arsenal and visited the construction
work. which is being erected by the
government. They had luncheon at
the Rock Island club where problems
Of Importance were discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
WAS HARD NIGHT
0NWINDOWSHERE:
Just One Pane After Another, Accord
ing to ReTorss Of lice-tInly
Accidental
THREE PLACES ARE SUFFERERS
Cleaning and Dyeing Shop, Wholesale
Liquor Store and Lunch Room
Among Damaged.
THREE PLACES ARE SUFFERERS

Il was just one pane, not pain, after
another in Rock Island last night
In fact, total Of three broken win
dows are reported by the police.
Whether the windows were acciden-
tally or Intentionally broken is left to
the imagination The damage occur
red at the cleaning and dyeing shop,
wholesale liquor store and lunch
room.
AT Yerburys cleaning and dyeing
establishment at 210S Third avenue, a
window on the east side Of the build
ing was broken open and one over
coat and a suit of clothes were taken.
The property is valued at $50 AT
1880 o'clock Officer Berry found the
rear door of the place open. He walk
ed in and Investigated. but found no
one or anything to arouse his sus-
picions until he noticed the window
broken.
William Darner, who says his home
is In Chicago, was the offender at
Haase Bros. liquor store, 32S-330
Twentieth street, last night He told
the police that he accidentally slipped
and fell through the large plate glass
window, in which some bottled goods
is on display The damage amounts
to about fifty dollars. Darner was re-
leased from custody this morning, as
the proprietors of the place did not
( care to appear against him.
Buys window; Pays Fine.
/ In the first two cases the glass
| breakers got off pretty easy. but not SC
in the case Of the third John John
son of Cedar Rapids was arrested
after he had run his elbow through Z
window Of the lunch room at 225 Sey,
enteenth street. In court this morn
ing John was fined So, which he pait
along with the cost of repairing this
broken window
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

The funeral services for Elijah Allies
were held at II o'clock this morning
from the late home, $50 Twenty-third
street, with services conducted by Rev.
David Johnson, pastor of the Central
PRESBYTERIAN church Services were
at Viola, ILL.,, at ! O'Clock this after
noon with burial in the Viola Gene
( terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
AUTO BURNS UP.

An automobile belong to i. w Lew
is, 935 Kirkwood boulevard, Dayen-
port, formerly of Rock Island, was
totally destroyed by fire last night at
his home The fire department was
called but did not succeed in extin-
gushing the flames until the machine
was a complete wreck. The car was
fully insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

For express call William Tref2
2'-i-Ctv Towel Supply couDany.
r. /. Clean Towel Service; phone
r. l. 4476.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pewe. 1928
Twenty-sixth street, have returned
from a four weeks tour to Florida,
making the trip in their car and meet
ing with splendid success throughout
the entire time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

The funeral services for Mrs. K. Ed-
wards. a resident Of Kickapoo, and
former resident Of Sherrard, will be
held from The home Of her daughter,
Mrs. d. L. Butter, 1913 Eighteenth
avenue A. Moline. at 2 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon, with services conduct
ed by Rev. ". G. Oglevee, pastor Of the
South Park PresbyteriauJchurch. In
terment vii be in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

ters Mrs. Enma Hook and Mrs, Sar-
ali Hand. both Of Corydn
The funeral services viii be held
at II o'clock Saturday morning from
the First Methodist church with ser
vices conducted by Rev. Samuel Van
Pelt. pastor Of the church Interment
will be in Chlppianuock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Funeral of Frank NcWahon.

The funeral services for Frank Nc
Mahon. who died as the result OF in
turies received when struck by an
automobile in Kansas City, Mo. were
held az $3.50 O'clock this morning a.
the Wheelan undertaking parlors on
Third avenue. Father c. P. 0'Neill
pastor Of the Sacred Heart church
oficiated. Interment was in Calvary
( Cemetery,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

The funeral services for Edward r.
COME will be held at o'clock tomor-
row morning at st. Joseph's church,
with services conducted by Dean j J.
Quinn. pastor Of the church. Inter
ment will be in Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
631 Seventeenth ST.
1925 'Thirtieth St.

The response TO the big cut-price special last
week was most gratifying. Rock Island housewives
know values-and when values offered them, as
in todays specials, they know that they are worth
coming alter That's why YOU always see the Com
munity Stores crowded.
Never before in our lives have goods sold 50
freely at this time OF the year. It is fact that in
spite OF many difficulties in the markets, people are
finding in the Community Stores large supplies Of
just the goods they and at prices that are GER
tainly the lowest in the city Why not start today
We quote for this week subject TO having stock on
hand:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Thnnns Long.

Thomas s. Long, 2022 Fourth ave
nue., passed away az ST Anthony's
hospital at 1880 O'Clock this morning
after a lingering Illness. Complica-
tions was the cause OF HIS death
He was born in Corydon, Iowa. May
). 1866, and grew TO manhood there
He was united in marriage TO Miss
Ethel NJ. Davidson Sept %. 1900. who
is left to mourn his passing. Mr.
Long had resided In this city for the
last II years Besides his wife he is
survived by three daughters, Hazel
Alice, Mary J. and Wilma Mae, all al
lnme; two. brothers. James OF Rock
Island. Charles, Corydn. and two sis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Obituary,
Funeral OF Elmer Apple.

'u"N'"' VI '@Nt'SA @AFPtN'
The funeral services for Elmer Ap-
pie wiz be held at > o'clock tomorrow
afternoon at the. late home, 7l5 Third
avenue, with services conducted By
Rev. Karl Nilsson, pastor Of the First
swedish Lutheran church. lnterment
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
The services viii be private.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
a e
I HOUR IS

Mild, safe treatment. No
pain or danger. No cutting,
ehioroform or injection. No
carbolic acid. A few painless
treatments at Our office and
you are well. Does not lay
you up or make you sore,
Call for free consultation
or write for free book.
DIS. kassy& Milsa, a Davenport Say.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
WORLD TOURISTS
PAY TOWHACAL-L
Two Men Known as Greatest TraEei'
ers of Universe Visit In Rock Is
land During Day.
WAGER OF si5,Ooo INVOLVED
Have Is Years In Which 10 See Every
City of Globe With Population OF
$1,000 or More.

While On their way to see the rest
of the cities in the world having pop
ulation of $4,000 or more that they
have not already been in, A. Van den
Fnden and T. P. Osten Of Holland,
known as the worlds greatest tourists,
we're visitors in Rock Island today.
Tt is all the result Of bet made in
Holland five years ago. which is to the
effect that they could not walk around
the world, visiting every city Of $4,000
population or more, in Is years, The
stake is $4,000.
When the start Of the trip was made
March %, 1914, from Brussels, Bel
gmm. Mr.. Van den Enden, who is but
% years old, was accompanied by H.
Boov and G. Krynberg, but since then
they have given up, while he has plod-
ded on. Recently the rules OF the
mighty wager were changed to read
that the tourists could travel by any
means that was within the law, but
/ in no instance must they ask for a
/ lift. They must also make their own
way as they go, which they do by CAV
ing lectures on world subjects. selling
postcards and pamphlets on their
travels. It was only six months ago,
after Mr.. Van den Enden's arrival in
the United States that Mr.. 0sten
Joined in the contest. Both are eager
that it be known that they are strong
" pr0-ally and most Of all they say
tbav are .pro-American." This eager
ness may be explained by the fact that
they have been arrested as German
/ spies since they have been in the Unit
ed States.
Some Travelling.
To show that the claim to being the
! greatest travellers in the world is no
, exaggerated Mr. Van den Enden namet
the countries through which he has al
, ready travelled. giving credentials Z
, nroye his statements. Following Is tn
+ / list of countries he has already Wis
! lifted: Belgium, Germany, Russia 81
iberia, Manchuria, Japan. China. Java
Malay peninsula, Burma, India. siam
Australia, New Zealand and 10 state
LOT the United States The remainde
of the trip 10 every city in the worl
includes: Thirty states Of the Unite
States, Canada. Alaska Mexico Cen
trail and South America. Africa. Span
Portugal, France, Switzerland Itail
IAustria-Hungary Balkan states, Tul
- key. Arabia, Persia. Sweden NoTwa7
< Denmark, England and back home {
Holland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Delivery to all parts OF city. 4 sc delivery cI
under SOC No charge for any orders ever soc.
Phone 9Ss 2207 Fourth AYeane
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
Elk EMEYER.
(From MONDAYS Daily

(From Mondays Daily
Yazoo City, Miss, June 22-Henry
Hugo Green of Memphis, and Mrs.
Halle Courts Quekemeyer of this city,
were married in jackson at the Metho-
dist parsonage on May % last, the on
ly witness being Mrs. A. H. Courts, the
brides mother. The marriage was not
publicly announced until yesterday,
when formal announcement was made
by the parents of the bride. The groom
is a resident of Memphis, his home
being 2032 Cowden Avenue, and he is
the cashier of the Interstate Cooper
age Co.
The bride is a native of Yazoo City,
and is yet hardly out her teens. Her
first husband, Mr.. Charles Quekemey-
err, brother of Capt. George Queke-
meyer, of the regular army, and was
killed in an auto accident near Green
vile, nearly two years ago. They will
make their future home in Memphis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
IN HONOR OF MISS HULEN.
(From THURSDAYS Daily)

(From Thursdays Daily
Misses Gertrude and Edna McShane
were tn ehostesses of a lovely picnic
party on yesterday afternoon out of
compliment to Miss Frances Hulen, of
Texas. In the cool of the afternoon
they motored up to Valley Hill and
spent a most glorious time in the
woods and enjoying the pleasures of
the country and just before the even
ing shadows began to fall these
charming hostesses spread a most
tempting supper on the grass.
1t was an ideal spot and a happy
ending for a perfect day and the fol-
lowing came home with pleasant
memories of the OCCASION:
Misses Frances Hulen, Mildred Hall,
Elizabeth Baird, Gertrude and Edna
McShane. Messrs. John Dulaney,
Frank King, Arthur Bell, Lorraine
Craig and Herbert McShane and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hulen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
LOCAL 7. NJ. c. A. BOYS RETURN.
(From Thursdays Daily)

\CIOIu 1uukSO8y > DAllyy
Twelve of the Greenwood boys re-
turned yesterday with Secretary Sand
ford from a camp on Lake Chicot in
Arkansas. Mr.. Blake w. Godfrew,
Mr.. E. E. Bass and Mr.. w. J. Sanford
had charge of the twenty-one Green
vile and twelve Greenwood boys.
The Greenwood delegation not only
enjoyed the splendid time at Camp
Woodrow Wilson and the splendid fish
ing, but they enjoyed that part of the
trip from Greenville to Sunny Side on
the boat Ossining.
Mr.. Sandford's tent had the honor
of winning the chocolate cake for hav-
ing the highest daily average for tent
inspection.
The Greenwood party was composed
of Henry Parker, Horace Kitchell, AL
bert Bealle, Charles Peel, Thomas Tur-
ner, Jr., Gordon Arps, Edwin Noun
ger, Geo. Humphreys, William Moth
ershead, John Parish, James MeNeill
and Jerome Crull.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
A LOVELY PICNIC.
(From THURSDAYS Dailv)

(From Thursdays Daily
Misses Margaret Parsons and Lulu
Bledsoe entertained a crowd of little
folks on yesterday with a lovely picnic
on Valley Hill.
The jolly party motored to this pref
ty spot on the hill and enjoyed a most
pleasant day in the woods. A lovely
basket dinner was thoroughly enjoyed,
those composing the party we're:
Lillian and Frank Jones, Bette
Malone, Charlotte and Eleanor Hamil-
ton, Edna Brown, Jimmy Smith. Mar
garet Parsons and Lulu Bledsoe and
Joseph Rennie, Paul Montjoy, Robert
Parish, George A. Spivey, Frank Alb.
bolt and John Young.
C~haperones were: Mr.. and Mrs. ALI
George, Mrs. Gid Montjoy, Mrs. Alb
bolt and Lynn Montjoy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
ENJOYABLE THEATRE PARTY.
(From Thursdays Daily

(From Thursdays Daily
Mrs. I. T. Mcintyre gave a delight
full theatre party yesterday evening
in honor of our two most recent fair
brides, Mrs. Maury Mcintyre and Mrs.
Quinn Mcintyre.
After enjoying Sarah Bernhard in
the moving picture, Mothers of
France" at the Greenwood Theatre,
the guests were invited to The Crumont
where white cake with caramel nut
ice cream were served-the table be-
ing decorated with sweet peas and
pink minis. .
The following were fortunate guests
at this pretty social affair: Mrs,
Quinn Mcintyre, Mrs. Maury Mcintyre
Mrs. Mamie Mcintyre, Mrs. Flora Nc.
Intyre, Miss Wren, Mrs. John Ash
craft, Mrs. Y. T. Eggleston, Mrs. l.
N. Chandler, Mrs. Amos Tins and
Mrs. AL. H~artshorn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
CANNING DEMONSTRATIONS TO
BE GIVEN NEXT WEEK.
(From Tuesdays Daily

A vast deal of zeal, energy and en-
thusiasm is being manifested by the
good ladies of Lefore County in the
canning of fruits and vegetables, as
the result of the call of the conser-
walton of food stuffs and reduction of
the high cost of living. Just now the
ladies are to be congratulated on hav-
ing with them Miss Bessie Price, a
most accomplished Government expert
in canning. She came to the county
only about ten days ago., and has al
ready captured the county by her
charming personality and her skill as
a demonstration and instructress. Miss
Susie V. Powell sent Miss Price to Le-
flore County for only a few days, but
the ladies of the county would not
have it so, and in response to numer-
Gus kilograms and letters from differ
ent parts of the County, Miss Powell
has instructed Miss Price to remain in
the county for a few days more.
Thanks to Miss Powell.
Miss Price authorizes The Daily
Commonwealth to state that she will
be at the following places next week;
June 25th to Both inclusive:
Minter City, Monday and Tuesday.
Schlater, Wednesday.
Berclair, Thursday.
Swiftown, Friday.
Carrollton Avenue, Greenwood, Satur-
day.
Every woman and girl in the county
is invited to be present at these dem
onstration meetings. More good can
be accomplished in one days actual
work and more knowledge acquired
than by weeks of study.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
AN PARTY.
(From Tuesdays Dailyl

A party that was much enjoyed by
the young folks was given at the
beautiful country plantation home of
Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. FRASER near Shell
mound on last night, when the sweet
and attractive daughters, Misses Ellen
Jones, Alice, Martha and Emma Frais-
er and Mary Alice and Ben Davis
Harding were the charming hostesses
and host.
Notwithstanding the wind and rain
quite a number motored from Green
wood and were chaperoned by Mrs.
E j. Harding.
On arrival delicious punch was serv-
ed by Mrs. McGruder and Miss Emma
Jones Harding.
Games and dancing were the fea-
lures of entertainment and heartily
enjoyed. Tea and sandwiches were
beautifully served and the young girls
and boys are indebted to these young
folks for a jolly good time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
LOVELY DANCE LAST EVENING
(From THURSDAYS Daily)

(From Thursdays Daily
Mrs. Tillie Herman and son, Mr..
Louis Herman, and Miss Rena Brown,
of Vicksburg, motored to Greenwood,
arriving last Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs.
Sam'l J. Stein, at Hotel Irving. Mrs.
Herman is the mother of Mrs. Stein.
Last night a lovely dance was given
in honor of these popular visitors in
the lobby Of Hotel Irving, where ten
couples participated in the dancing
the music for the delightful occasion
being furnished by the Big Four
Orchestra. Delicious refreshments
we're served in a faultless manner to
the merry party.
Mrs. Herman and son, and Miss
Brown, left in their car this morning
for their home in Vicksburg, going by
Canton and Jackson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-06-27
PRETTY PARTY LAST NIGHT.
(From Fridays Daily

About IS little boys and girls re-
sponded to the invitations issued by
Mrs. R. Reiman for a party on Thurs
day evening, in honor of her little
granddaughter, Tillie Reiman Borch-
ardt, Of Brunswick, Ga. This popular
little visitor is being entertained by
many little friends, who always give
her a hearty welcome. -.
Games were played for awhile, then
dancing was enjoyed for several hours,
At eleven o'clock refreshments were
served.
Misses Rosalie Stein, Sara Jones,
Helene Calm and Margaret Bates as
sisted in entertaining the little guests.