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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-07-13
By S. w. BRADFORD
(The TailOr)


1t has been said hata community is no better than
and women who live in it, How this is HYOU or fail
to do OUR the work of building up city, our city
suffers
A similar wrong medicine will
KILL while the treatment will CURE"
Take instance, trading outoto7vn Nothino
will SO quickly kill the business home town.
But let each individual apply "tradeathome
and will see that thrive prosper like sick
man who grows strong under the proper treatment
The practice of buying away home is worse than q
the people comm1nty--it spread and GROW
like contagious disease ceckedby individual efforts
of every citizen
REMEMBER IES-you have your duty perform toward
your home town. just the as your neighbor has,
YOUR individual efforts long ways toward nn1un;d
eardng the growth OF Marietta
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
WANT BUMPS EXAMINED.

London.-A proposal that all candi-
dates for parliament should submit to
examination by a phrenoIogist and
have their bumps told" is one of the
features of annual report OF the Brit
ish chronological society, which has
Just completed its annual meeting
here
The states need OF phrenologv is
evident in nearly every department OF
government administration, said one
OF the speakers at the convention
Particularly in the election Of mem
bers OF parliament, it seems to us
that the best-titted candidate. accord
ing 10 the formation of his head and
the volume and quality of his brains.
is not always elected A phrenolog-
zeal examination of all candidates
would save an immense amount of I'M
necessary misunderstanding blunder-
ing and expense.
The system which we propose was
tried on some candidates for the
Brighton town council recently with
satisfactory results. Phrenology
should be utilized in this way in every
town and city.
I'VE have heard good deal lately
in political circles about brain eff
cheney. but it has all been talk. be-
cause the authorities have no scienti-
fic formula by which they can cslcl,-
late candidates brain capacity o. his
intellectual grip and ability, nor will
they ever have il until they call us
phrenologists to their assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Committees vashti Shrine Party.

Vashti shrine No. %, W. S. of J., will
entertain at the second of series of
dancing parties tomorrow evening at
Masonic temple in honor OF Uncle
Sans boys. The committees in charge
have made elaborate preparation for
the party and tickets at the door will
be sold only to those recommended
by some member of the shrine The
following committees are in charge
Floor-Mesdames M. Allen, S. r. Da-
Wis, VIII Schillinger, A. G. Bush, Miss
Dorothy Moeller. Miss Frieda Stoelt-
ing, Miss Frieda Schick. Leroy Vinton.
Door and reception-Mrs Fred Zim-
norman, Mrs E. Flood, A. Ramsay, r
Taft, Vernon Higley, II. f. Burgess
Herman Heesch, A. G. Bush. Public
ity-Mrs. P. G.. Inter, Rock Island
Mrs. Engle, Davenport, and Mrs. F
Hogan, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Musical PLAY at LonrfelIow School.

A musical play was given last night
at the Longfellow gymnasium with
fine success by the school children
with the aid OF the teachers. The
stage was beautifully decorated with
American flags. giving 1t a patriotic
appearance. The first half OF the play
was more or less comedy, giving much
laughter and drawing much applause.
The second half was full of thrills
and patriotism. All the characters
were dressed in appropriate costumes.
The program consisted Of 10 num-
bers, which were as follows:
Clown dance--Le Secret
Cowboys and owgirls-Chorus.
Dreamland-Musical comedy.
postmen.
Filtration dance Dutch Riddles.
Or. Tinker.
Flute and piano number-Dorothy
and Wilfred Eiteman.
Playing school-Hszel Gregory.
Young American.
Boys in Blue-Flag salutinr.
Military march.
Flag drill, THE Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Grand finale.
The play was attended by a large
audience that filed the gymnasium
to its capacity 1t was enjoyed by
every one and is a credit to the school.
Its success is due to the conscientious
work OF the teachers. especially Mrs.
Lundy and Mrs. Ellis. The play is to
be given tonight and even larger
crowd is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
FRANCES willard I'm. Meetinr.

A largely attended meeting of the
ParentTeacher association Of the
Frances Willard school was held yes
terday at the building, the company
being entertained with a program
which consisted of song by the first
grade; folk dances by the second,
third and fourth grades and a talk
by Miss Georgia Turnbull. who told
Of baby welfare work and Of an or
ganized class OF girls. aged IA, and
over at the West End Settlement, who
are known as the Little W0men's
league. These young girls are study
ing the growth, care and feeding Of
infants in the hope of improving
American motherhood. After the bus
mess session the members were given
an opportunity 10 see the Red Cross
work that has been done during the
last month, which was very satisfac-
tory. Letters We're read from the
young men at Camp Dodge to whom
had been sent Thanksgiving boxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Ellison. Thirty
eighth street, Rock Island, entertained
so relatives Wednesday night ut din
ner, the occasion being their first we'd
ding anniversary. The guests sur
rounded two long tables in the dining
room, each centered with basket of
pink roses, while places were marked
with dainty hand-painted cards. Fa-
yors and all other accessories were in
pink and white Following an eIab
crate dinner toasts were given the
young people, after which adjourn
ment was made to the living-room.
CHEEKY with Christmas decorations.
several poinsetta plants adding the
floral touch. Music was feature.
with piano numbers by Mildred Pen.
nington of Moline and vocal selections
by Mabel Swanson, also of this civ
while Mr.. and Mrs. ElIwyn Ellison OF
Rock Island sang several duets. The
host and hostess received a number of
handsome gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Indies Of Druggists, Party.

The members Of chapter 10, ladies'
auxiliary 10 the Rock Island County
Druggists association, we're enter
talned at a most delightful Christmas
party yesterday afternoon in the home
Of Mrs. W. T.. Burgert, laos Fourteenth
avenue. The ladies' exchanged Christ
mas gifts and after spending some
time sewing at surgical dressings for
the Red Cross, played games of $500
In which prizes we're won by Mrs. A.
J. Riess, first. Mrs. John Schneider,
all-cut. Mrs. Dorachman Of Moline,
a guest OF the afternoon, was given
the guest favor. The house was very
prettily decorated with holly, poin-
settias and other holiday greens. The
hostess served a delicious course
lunch at the conclusion of play. Mrs.
A. G. Croswell will be the next hos
tess. entertaining In January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Daughters Of Veterans Party.

Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81.
Daughters Of Veterans, entertained at
a card party yesterday at Odd Fellows
hail, the proceeds which amounted to
$50, to be used in carrying on patriotic
work. Games of cinch and 500 were
played at large number of tables
and theprizes in the cinch games
went to Mrs. R. W Barth and Mrs.
Lora Schmidt. In the games of 500
prize winners were Mrs. Victor Beck.
Mrs. W. A Haller, Mrs. G. w. Young,
Mrs. j. Bagley and Mrs Sam Switzer
received the all-cut prize for doing
Red Cross sewing. The prizes were
all donated. as were the tables for
playing. The committee in charge of
the affair composed of Mrs. Bessie
Barth-Richardson, chairman, Mes
danes O. E. Sippel Bernice Yoh, Lucy
Morris, Nellie Ziegler, Ward and Miss
Elya Allsbrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Picinres at High School.

The moving picture entertainment
given at the high school auditorium
tonight under the auspices Of the
Parent Teacher associations of the
Lincoln and Kemble schools. will be-
gin promptly at o'clock, Tickets
will be sold at the door only. The
pictures TO be shown are Dickens
Christmas Carol" Little Miss Mis-
chief and Santa Claus" and Christmas
sports. While the pictures have been
selected for the entertainment of chill
dren, they are Just as entertaining
for the grown-ups. The teachers have
been explaining the Dickens Christ
mas carol to the children so that they
will be better able to understand the
beautiful story as. told in pictures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Irving PIT, Assoelation

The December meeting of the Par
ent-Teacher association of the Irving
school was held yesterday afternoon
at the building when the following
numbers were given:
Song" America"
Folk dance-Pupils Miss Nellie KEEL
lerstrass' room.
Patriotic drill and flag salute-Pu-
pills Miss Roth's room.
Dramatization, Little Half-Chick"
Pupils Miss kocher's room.
Folk dance--pupils Miss Weeds
room.
Reading. Somebody's Mother
Harriet Paulsen.
Selection-Sehool orchestra.
A social hour followed and the
members occupied themselves with
Red Cross sewing. @
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Eugene Field PIT. Association
NesSinn


Sixty members Of the Eugene Field
Parent Teacher association attended
The December session held yesterday
afternoon In the school house when
they we're entertained with the fol-
lowing program.
Recitation, Jolly Old Saint Mich
0las ..4s...s.s.......+ Euhh laws
Song, my Christmas Dolly ......
................. First grade pupils
Play, Columbus '........+.........
.............. Miss Martins pupils
Recitation. Hang Up the Baby's
Stocking ......... Iretta Robertson
Japanese game Girls OF first grade
Song, Holy Night" .,.,...........
Miss Freeman's pupils
Recitation why DO Bells OF
Christmas Ring" ..... Mary Brien
FOLK dance .st-..a.....s. ''.'stt
.... Arlien Coughlin-Edith Jenkins
While the program was being given
the members occupied themselves with
Red Cross work and later enjoyed an
hour OF soCiability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Trl. City Embroidery Clnh.

Members of the Tri-City Embroidery
club were entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Walter Wren in her
home, 2002 fremont avenue. Dayen-
port, with nine of the members and
three visitors attending. The after
noon was spent with sewing and knit
ting and at 4 o'clock delicious lunch
con was served by the hostess, assist
ed by Mrs. Thompson and MFs Carrie
Brown. Mrs. c. w Scott, 1916 Thir-
teenth avenue, Moline, will be the next
hostess, entertaining Dec. 81 at a
Christmas party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Miss L.arkiu soloist Woman's Club.

Miss Harriet Larkin will be the So
loist at the meeting Of the Rock Is
land Woman's club tomorrow at the
Masonic temple and will sing Col
leen Aroon," by Lily Strickland, and
THE Kerry Dance" by ]. L. Molly.
Mrs. j. r. Tuckis will act as accom-
PIANIST The speaker OF the afternoon
is Seumas McManus, an authority Of
Irish fairy and folklore, on which
subject he will speak. Members are
reminded that they must present their
tickets at the door, otherwise they
viii be denied admission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
100 Comics at W. o. W. Dance.

A company of 100 couples attended
the fortnightly dancing party given
last evening by Rock Island camp No.
SIS, Woodmen of the World at Odd
Fellows hall. Bleuer's orchestra fur
nished the music for dancing The
next of theseries will be held Thurs
day evening. Dec. 81, at the Odd Eel
lows temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Zion Ladies' Society,

The December meeting Of the La
dies Aid society of Zion Lutheran
church was held yesterday, Mrs. So
phia Esbiorn entertaining in her home.
61S Thirty-ninth street. There was
a good attendance III spite of the cold
day and the usual business was trans
acted, followed by time of socia-
bility when lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
SOCIAL EVEN is

event Of this month. The young
women employed at the Young 4 Nc
Combs store were the guests of the
evening and they were entertained
with games. music, readings, etc, and
In the course Of the evening were
served with delicious refreshments
Miss Cressey was presented with a
nice array of pretty gifts for her new
home. The house was decorated with
ferns and cupids and flags and the
evening proved unusually delightful
and informal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Reeeptiou for New Mpmbers.

A reception was given at Gloria Del
United Presbyterian church last ev-
enipg for the charter members of the
congregation, the company gathering
at 7:45 for half hour praise service.
Later in the church parlors there was
program of games and music and
Mrs. w. G. Murphy favored with read
ings Light refreshments were sery-
ed Rev. and Mrs. j. L. Vance, Mr..
and Mrs Hugh Ralston and Miss
Elizabeth Mcmillan served as a recep-
ton committee and the affair proved
an enjoyable one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Orinle Climb in Concert.

0riole club of Augustana college,
consisting of "A young women, led by
Professor Arvid Samuelson, gave q
concert this evening in Emanuel Luz
theran church in Moline. The club
is well known all over the state, and
has appeared before many audiences
in the tri-cities. The concert is being
given under auspices Of team 2 Of
Emanuel Luther league as last even
tainment in the interesting contest,
which has been carried on between
the two teams for the last six months.
1t is hoped the attendance will be
large as proceeds will go toward a
fund for redecorating the interior OF
the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Etnde Club Guest Meeting.

Mrs. J. w. WatZek and Miss Nettie
Eckmann were hostesses to the Etude
club yesterday afternoon at a guest
meeting held In the Davenport Outing
club when so women from the tri-
cities were entertained The lower
rooms of the club we're bright with
roses and narcissi and especially at
tractiye was the dining room, where
lunch was served at tables where
places were laid for 10 at each. Mar
cissi and stevia filled bowls as Ia
bic centerpleces and ferns were laid
on the cloth. The next meeting will
be in the home of Mrs. Carl Lambach
in Davenport with Misses Gertrude
Blair and Miss Bertha Dennis as hos
tesses. The program Of yesterday was
given as follows:
Aria
There Was a Prince in olden
Times .......+........... Gomez
Mrs. A. E. Appelquist.
Reading
Christmas Legend" .... Reddie
"A New Santa Claus" ....... Riley
Mrs. Luella Canterbury.
Voice
Hindu Slumber Song" .........
..............,...H Harriet Ware
Leaves and the Wind" .....,,...
....,..............F Franco Leon
THE Bells" Saint Saens
Miss Doroth- Hammond.
Piano
Etude .................... Chopin
Intermezzo .,....,.......B Brahms
Prelude ...............M acdowef
Miss Notovena Steck.
Voice
"Of You Am Thinking. .Helmunt
Devotion" ............Sc humanI
THE Lark Now Leaves His Wa
terry Nest ...............P Park:
Mrs. Appelquist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14

One of the most successful sales
ever given by the ladies of the Rock
Island County Humane society was
conducted yesterday afternoon at Me-
mortal hall in the court house The
proceeds will be $3.50 clear. Lunch
was served at noon to 250 people and
throughout the afternoon a large num-
Der of people patronized the sale of
aprons, linens, rugs, fancy articles.
parcel post packages, etc, and every
thing was sold out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
HlM)T ono
HOME
QleBIINS|
MS ELI AgHTu TLofa[

Dear Mrs Thompson: Before COM
ing to this city / went with Young
man and became engaged to him. We
had begun TO make preparations and
plans for the wedding, but all the
time | felt as though | didn't love
him enough to marry him. but didn't
have nerve enough to tell him so
after We had gone that far. A girl
friend Of mine. also a friend Of his,
told me several things about him, but
| knew it wasn't true, that it was
just Jealousy on her part, but I acted
as though | believed it and wrote him
very unpleasant letter, telling him
that my love for him had turned to
hatred and that I didn't care to see
him any more. He called on me sew
eral times after that and begged me
not to believe it and that he could
prove his innocence, but l paid no
attention to him. Shortly after that
we moved away from there and I
never see him any more. l visited
that city some time ago and happened
to meet him on the street, and he
greeted me very friendly and / did
also. / heard from several people
that he thinks | ought to apologize
to him for that letter I wrote him.
Do you think it would be the proper
thing for me to write him a nice. let
ter now? Although | do not love
him do not want him to have a
grudge against me. DOT.
Yes, | think you owe him that ex-
PLANTATION. OF course it would have
been fairer to him to have frankly
told him that you did not love him,
but now at least you can remove the
| hopeless feeling that he lost you
through no fault of his own, but by
| groundless accusations.
n
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am almost
10 years old. Over year ago I be-
gan keeping steady company with a
young man Of 81. Four months later
we became engaged This wasn't love
at first sight, because I had known
him almost year. A short time aft
er our engagement he went into an
other state to work He came back
at the end of four months, then went
away again. We correspondent fire.
quentIy during his absence. While
he was away | kept steady company
with another young man. He was q
also. He is very handsome and has
very few faults-none Of them bad
He is quite a favorite everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Hostess to Maecabees.

Mrs. Anna Sellmer of Rock Island
entertained members Of the Women's
Benefit association of the Maccabees
Wednesday afternoon at the regular
fortnightly knitting bee. Several fin
ished articles were4handed in, includ-
ing sweaters and wristlets. and the
women are working on helmets,
sweaters, wristlets and, in fact, whole
sets. The little meetings are always
delightful social affairs and a light
luncheon preceded adjournment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Daughters of Norway Complete Term

Daughters OF Norway were enter
tanned yesterday afternoon by Mrs. ].
S. Wigers in her home, 1401 Third
avenue. when the societys term came
to a close, having been organized six
years. Reorganization will take place
at the January meeting when cleo
ton of officers will be held. The la
dies completed business for the year
and donated $3.50 for a Christmas
basket, the money being turned over
TO the Associated Charities to be used
for that purpose. Vietrola music en-
tertained the company and the hos
tess served nice lunch. The jan
uary meeting will be with Mrs. Mar
tina Hanson. ga Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Ladies', Society Sew for Church.

A goodly number of the members
of the Ladies Sewing circle of the
Evangelical Church Of Peace gathered
yesterday in the church social rooms
for the weekly sewing session After
work had been laid aside lunch was
served by a committee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
womau.s Child With Mrs. Holmes.

Mrs NJ. Z. Holmes in her home, i5lI
Twenty-ninth and one-half street, was
hostess yesterday afternoon to the As
members of the Woman's guild of
South Park Presbyterian church. They
were entertained with victrola music.
occupied themselves with sewing and
knitting. were served with refresh
ments and had very enjoyable time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Social Announcements.

The meeting of the Fidelity club
which was to have been held yester
day, was postponed until after the
holidays because Of the illness Of Mrs.
A. Marke, who was to have been the
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
ShoMer FOR Miss Cresser.

Mrs. Henry Kramer entertained in
her home, 122l Nineteenth street. last
evening. at prenuptial shower to
honor her sister. Miss Evalyn Cres-
sey. whose marriage to Clarence D.
Smith Of Milan was announced as an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14

Both of the young men have GOOD
Qualities and are good workers.
The first enlisted in the army, but
was sent back. The other is expect
ing TO be called at any time. The
second also proposed to me. but re-
fused, because of my other engage
ment. / told him Of it, before he
proposed. The first has returned and
expects me to go with him steady.
Our marriage has been postponed un-
til after the war.
Both young men have proved Hlei1
love to be true and l care a great
deal for both, but / cannot marry
either until I am sure. | care for
them, but admire and respect the sec
ond while | do not the first, whom !
am engaged to.
~ Shall I give the second any
hope for the future? He has asked
me to wait for him
~ Can maiden love man whom
she cannot admire and respect?
PERPLEXED.
% Break your engagement with
the first boy. because Won do not love
him enough to marry him. 1t would
be unwise to give the second hoy hope
until you are sure in your own heart
that you love him,
(2l No, she cannot Love cannot
live where there is not respect.
Dear Mrs. Thompson 1 am boy
going to a public school and there is
certain girl going to my school. |
would like TO get acquainted with
her. How can !? LONELY.
You are too young to be thinking
about girls. Content yourself with
your boy friends. Speak to the girl
| if you want to-you have that priv
| lege since both of you go TO the same
school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Mrs. Matthey Unable to Sing Messiah

Because OF the Illness OF Mrs. Henry
Matthey, who was to have taken the
alto parts in the oratorio Messiah at
Augustana gymnasium this evening,
she will be unable to appear and her
place will be taken by Miss Althea
Brown of Moline, who sang in the
oratorio last year. Miss Brown at
that time found favor with her audi
ence and the director Of the oratorio
chorus, j. Victor Bergquist, is glad
that he was able TO secure her on
SO short notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-14
Post.ynptial Shower for Mrs. BosoId.

The members OF the Entire Nous
club last evening went to the home
of Mrs. Roy Bosold at 1918 Thirty
second street. and carried ont de-
lightful post-nuptial surprise, the hos
tess before her recent marriage hay
ing been Miss Lydia Anderson of this
city. The young women took posses
sion of the home and trimmed it in
white Christmas decorations and then
/epared a delicious lunch which they
served, Mrs. Bosold was given a
shower of kitchen utensils and the
time was spent in the enjoyment of
victrola music, dancing, Miss Hazel
Strecker gave whistling solo aSd
the evening proved delightful one.