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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
EARLY STOCK GAINS
EXTENDED LATER ON

New York, Jan. 16.-Early gains in
the stock market today were increased
for the most part before selling for
profits brought about reaction. In
the case of United States steel and q
few other leaders the setback ranged
from large fractions to point. Rails
were under steady pressure, especially
some of the Pacifics, grangers and
Baltimore and Ohio preferred. Trading
quieted at noon but the market hard
ened again on another rally in equip
ments. Liberty 3ss's sold 1884 to
$3.50; first As at 97.40 to 1920 and
seconds As 1920 to the new minimum
of 1910
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
ACTION OF PACKERS
PREVENTS HOG RISE

Chicago, Jan. 16.-Packers and
shippers held off today and prevent
led any material upturn in hog values.
Cattle offerings lacked quality Most
OF the sheep were consigned to killers
direct.
Hogs, 10000; tomorrow, 25NO0;
strong at yesterdays average; bulk.
16.10G16.45: light, 15.65@16.40; mixed
15.s5@16.50; heavy, 1885 @ 1855;
rough. 15.S5@16.0O; pigs. 12.50@15.25.
Cattle receipts, 5000; tomorrow,
10000; firm; native steers, $3.50
1850; stockers and feeders, $3.50
1890; cows and heifers, 5.S5@11.S5;
calves. S.50@15.75.
Sheep. 1000; tomorrow 10000:
firm; wethers, 9.75@13.25; lambs,
A.25@17.50.
unO pan~n n~v fn nov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Kansas Citv Livestock

Kansas City, Jan. 16.-Hogs, 5000
steady; bulk, 15.95@1615; heavy, 1910
rb1625; light, 15.95@16.15; pigs, 1900
@15.00.
Cattle, $4,000, steady; steers, $500
1000; cows, 6.50@1100; heifers,' 700
@11.O0; calves, 650@14.00.
Sheep, 1000, strong; lambs, 1880
1900; yearlings, 12.50@ 14.S5; wethers,
11.5Q@13.00; ewes, 9,75@12.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Calder0ne Fined.

Sam Calderone, the local fruit deal
er, was arraigned before Judge F. L..
Church in county court here yesterday
morning on an information filed by
Acting States Attorney D. A. Hebel.
He was accused of selling intoxicating
liquor in anti-saloon territory and
plead guilty to the charge on 10 counts.
He was fined $4,000 each on the first
three counts and judgment was held
for obeyance on the remainder of the
counts. He gave bonds for $1,000 to
insure against non committal of a
like offense.
Calderone was represented by At
torney James A. Allen. Attorney
Hebel prosecuted the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
NOTICE
Of Application to Change
Rates

To patrons Of the Peoples Power
Co.:
The Peoples Power company hereby
gives notice to the public that it has
filed with the state public utilities
commission of Illinois schedules
which will change the rates for gas in
Rock Island. Moline. East Moline and
Silvis, county Of Rock Island. and that
the said change of rates involves an
increase in l. P. U. c. No. !.
All parties interested in this pro-
ceeding may obtain information as to
time and place of hearing upon this
matter, by addressing the secretary of
the state public utilities commission
at Springfield. Ill.
PEOPLES POWER CO.,
By r. B. MACDONALD,
General Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Personal Mention.

Harry Dagan went to Monmouth
Tuesday morning to spend the day at
tending to business interests.
Clovis Finch went to Rock Island
Tuesday morning where he spent the
day on business.
A. o. Snider was a business visitor
Tuesday morning, to spend the day on
business.
Miss Myra Johnston went to Rock
Island Tuesday morning where she
will spend a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Alice Pritchard.
S. w. Griffin went to Rock Island
Tuesday morning to spend the day on
business.
Scott Greer returned to his home in
Seaton Tuesday morning after spend
ing Monday evening here with his
father, A. c. Greer.
Mrs. A. c. Sells is expected home
tomorrow from Cedar Rapids, iowa,
where she has been spending three
weeks with her sister, Mrs. T. A.
Griffin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Hog Range Day to Day.
Mixed
St. Louis Livestock.

st. Louis, Jan. 16.-Hogs, $500
steady; lights, 16.2O@16.50; pigs, 140l
@15.75; mixed, 16.25@16.65; good
heavy, 16.60@16.75; bulk, 16.25@16.75
Cattle, 5000, higher; steers, 5000
1850; heifers, 7.00@13.50; cows, SOC
@@10.50; calves, 5.75Q15.00.
Sheep, 500, steady; lambs, 14.00g
1855; ewes, 11.5O@12.00; wethers
11.50@12.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Shoes WILL BE CUT
TO SAVE ON LEATHER

New York. Jan. 16.-In order that
me nations leather supply may be
conserved as much as possible, lower
Doots for women have been decreed by
me National Boot and Shoe Manufac-
turers' association which concluded its
aatonal convention here today. The
ueignt OF women's shoes next fall will
heels.
=, Inc association has also decided to
unit the colors of women's shoes to
Ack. white. two shades OF tan and
"o shades OF gray. Mems shoes will
made in black and two shades of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
J. H. McRoberts ...... Correspondent
H. G. Knickerbocker go. Distributor
Dolly Makes Run.

For the first time since last Friday
morning, the Dolly" made its regular
run last evening. The train has been
held up by the snow drifts since Fri
day because of the use of snOwplows
on the main line of the Burlington.
The Dolly made the return trip Fri
day evening as far as Galva, but was
held up there because of heavy drifts
and the lack of snow plows for the
branch as all were in use clearing the
main line for through trains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Peoria Grain.

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 16.-Corn, un-
changed; No. 8 yellow, 1.65; No. 4
yellow, l55 bid; No. yellow, 1880
Las; No. mixed. 1.55 bid; No. S
mixed, las; sample, 1.24@1.3S.
Oats, 1c lower; No. white, size;
standard, Sic; No. white, S0Ac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Mrs. Niles Gives Bonds.

Mrs. Lofts B. Wiles of Peoria, ILL.,,
waived her preliminary hearing before
Justice of Peace w. d. Emerson, Jr.,
and gave bonds for 81 1000 here yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Wiles was ac-
cused by W. X. Stitt, the embezzling
cashier of the Farmers bank of Viola,
ILL.,, of aiding him in stealing $4,000
from the bank. She was represented
by Attorney I. w. WATSON of Peoria.
Mrs. Wiles will appear April l in cir
cult court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
New York Provisions.

New York, Jan. 16.--Butter. steady;
receipts, $3.50; creamery, higher than
extras. 5312 @54c; creamery extras,
63c; frsts, 4S1aQ52hc; seconds, 45@
46c.
Eggs. strong; receipts, 1927; fresh
gathered extras, 69@7Oc; extra firsts,
&c; irsts, 6S@67c; seconds, 60@65c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Chicago Markets
Chicago Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 16.-Butter. I'M
changed.
Eggs, unsettled; receipts, 1928
cases; firsts. 59@6Oc; ordinary f1rsts,
t5957c; at mark, cases included, $50
s0c; refrigerator firsts, 44c.
Potato receipts, 20 cars; unchanged.
Poultry. alive, firm; fowls, Csc;
springs, 23c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Jan. 16.-Hogs, 1900;
lower; heavy, 15.75@16.15; mixed.
15.S5@16.05; light, 15.7O@16.10; pigs,
1O.OO@15.50; bulk, 15.S5@16.05.
Cattle, $500; higher; steers, 9.00@
1850; cows and heifers, 7.00@10.50;
calves, 9.55@13.25.
Sheep, 14,4O0; steady; yearlings,
1175@13.50; wethers, 11.O0@12.50;
ewes, 1O.75@12.35; lambs, 15.75@17.25
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
St. Joseph Livestock.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. 16.-Hogs, 49,
900, steady, bulk, 15.9O@16.15.
Cattle, 5000 lower; steers, 5000
400; cows and heifers, 6.00@12.50;
calves, 6.00@14.0O.
Sheep, 400, steady; lambs, 1900
1875: ewes, 600@12.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

operation successfully. She has been
troubled with pus cavity in the left
lung for some time and this was re-
moved by the operation. She has
been attended by DR.. A. c. Sells of this
city. The operation was performed
by Drs. Hageboeck and Stokes of Dav-
export, assisted by Drs. Sells and B.
r. Winbigler Of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Sioux Citv Livestock.

Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 16-Hogs,
10000, lower; light, 15.50@15.S0;
mixed, 15.s0@15.9O; heavy, 1850
1900; pigs, 12.50@1350; bulk, 1880
1890.
Cattle, 1000, lower; steers, $500
1850; cows and heifers, 7.00@10.25;
calves, S.00@12.00.
Sheep, 1900, steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
CARD OF THANKS.

WE wish to express our HEARTFELT
way during the sickness and death of
our beloved mother, Mrs. Mary E..
Hussey. We especially wish to thank
Revs. Mr.. Enselman and Andrewar-
tina for their kind. consoling words
Also the singers, pallbearerS and
friends, and all those who sent flow
ers. c. f. Hussey, Mrs. o. A Caring
ton, Miss Leona Hussey, f. S. Hussey,
Mrs. Robert Atkinson, Mrs. William
O. Edwards, Mrs. Frank Hufford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Chicago Grain.

Chicago. Jan. 16.-Corn, No. 2 and 3
yellow, nominal; No. yellow 1.60;
No. 5 yellow Las.
Oats, No. 8 white S1@S2k; stand
ard S11a.
Rye, No. 2, nominal.
Barley, 1.40@1.59.
Timothy. 5.00@7.50.
Clover, 2100@2700.
Pork, nominal
Lard, BAIT
Ribs, 2360@2435.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR.

RHEUMATISM. stomach, kidney, liver
troubles, constipation and other all
ments relieved without medicine
by Chiropractic adjustments. DR..
LESS, Chiropractor, 516h Fifteenth
street, Moline, Langbehn building.
Phone Moline 2813. Hours, l p. m. to
D. M; evenings, Monday. Wednes-
day, Saturday from p. m. to p. m.
House calls attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Eric HawkinsOn Dies.

Eric Hawkinson died at his home in
this city Tuesday morning at o'clock.
He has been i'll only short time.
Death was. caused by pneumonia. Mr..
Hawkinson has been a resident in this
city for many years. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Kansas Citv Grain.

Kansas City, Jan. 16.-Cash corn
No. 2 mixed, 1.63@164; No. white,
l.70G1.72; No. yellow. 1.70@172.
Oats: No. 2 white, S21a@S3c; No.
2 mixed, S1@S11sc.
Rye. $50.
Hay, irregular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Mrs, Baxter Not Improved.

Mrs. Frank Baxter, who underwent
a surgical operation on her left lung
Monday evening, is in practically the
same condition that she has been for
several days. Mrs. Baxter passed the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
MOVING.

ARE you looking for house?-We can
often tell you where you can find one
for rent. Phone r. l. 9S5. Household
goods moved, stored, packed and
shipped. Pianos. moved and hoisted.
Rock island Transfer Il Storage Co,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
WANTED - MACHINISTS, BOR-
ING MILL MEN.


Also large and small lathe OPP
orators, planners, assemblers,
bench and floor work, erecting
and repair work. Experienced
men only need apply. Our hiring
rate is high and advancement
liberal to the men who can quail
ify, Railroad fare refunded after
80 days service. Steady work;
hour day. No labor trouble. APP
plicants must be able to pass the
physical examination required at
our office.
If further information is nee
essary, communicate with us;
otherwise, bring this ad and ap-
ply in person at our employment
office.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,
Akron, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
St. Louis Provisions.

st. Louis, Jan. 16.--Poultry higher
springs, FAC; ducks, 24c.
Butter and eggs unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
FOR SALE-FARk LANDA

FARMS; TWO to i've mileA to county
seat, Forest county, Wisconsin,; ~
acres insures absolute independence;
rich. deep silt soil. clay subsoil; chg
yer to tons, oats 10 to 400 bushels.
wheat 80 to 30 bushels, potatoes l50
to 400 bushels: no drouKhts; near
markets. three railroads; XI5 and $50
per acre; partly improved and Inn
proved farms. $40. 500. SIS and SASS
per acre: terms to suit your wages or
your capital. Substantial assistance
offered our settlers free. Write or
call for literature endorsed by state
agricultural authorities. Per Olo Land
Company. Crandon, Wis. or Charles
II. Sterner. district SUPERINTENDENT,
Monmouth. III.
a magazine giving the
facts in regard to the land situation.
Three months subscription free. IL
for a home or as an investment you
are thinking of buying good farm
lands, simply write me q letter and
say, Mail me Landology and all par
ticulars free" Address Editor Land
ology, Skidmore Land Co., lao Skid
more builc'hg, Marinette, Wis.
THE 200-acre farm. known as the Rush
Wright farm, and the l59-acre farm.
known as the Niles Wright farm, both
In Rural township. Apply to Anna
Wright ,executrix, 1725 Twelfth ave-
nue., Moline, or to George w. Wood
attorney Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.

TIRES GALL makes), accessories. lamps.
etc; cut prices; $35 Flying Merkle
bicycles at wholesale price, $25 Cor
ange and blue enameled); 125 East
Third street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
St. I,ouis Grain

st. Louis, Jan. 16.-Corn: No. 2
track, 1854; No. 2 white, 1S5.
Oats: No. 2 track, nominal; No. 3
white, 84hac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.


AdmintstFator's Notice.
Estate Of William A p. Totten. de-.
ceased.
pointed administrator Of the estate OF
William A. P. Totten. late OF the coun-
ty of Rock Island. state Of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice tina: It will
appear before the Hon. Benjarain Bell.
Judge of the probate court Of Rock Is
lana county. at the probate court room.
ic the city of Rock Island, at the March
term, on the crst Monday in March
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend Dor the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons Indebted to said estate are request
dto make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated 2Sth day Of December, A d.
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK,
Administrators.
A. J.<Lindstrom. Cashier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Kansas Citv Provisions.

Kansas City, Jan. 16.-Butter, eggs
and poultry, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
New York Cotton.

New York, Jan. 16.-Cotton futures
opened steady. January 31.75; March,
u.n; May, 1895; July, 5000; Octo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
MANIFESTATIONS.

MIDDLE aged woman, with 8-year-old
girl, wants position as housekeeper.
Address 'Housekeeper." care The Ar
gus.
MIDDLE aged, reliable woman wants
work by the day. Phone R. |. 1881.
TYPEWRITING neatly and accurately
done; subject matter no object; legal
documents a specially. E. T. Melchior.
1915 Eighth avenue. Phone X. l. 366Sf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
CIVIL ENGINEERS.

gineer, Rock Island, Ill. Map of Rock
Island to Twenty-fifth avenue; size
21x36 inches, 81; 42x72 inches. IS. 3lO
Safety building. r. /. 63.
ENGINEERING and Mechanical Drafts.
man; patent office drawings, design.
ing. surveys, maps; IL years expert
ence. A II. Weaver. SOL Fifteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
Nh1ofJ

For express call william Trefz.
In-City Towel Supply company.
n. !. Clean Towel Service; phone
4 l. 447s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
London Silver.

London. Jan. 16.-Bar silver, 44%d
per ounce; money, 81 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Observation-Disclosures.
SEARLE & NARSEALL.-Att0rue Sat
law. Office, 302-303 Safety building.
Rock Island
WALKER, INGRAM 4 SWEENEY-A&-
torneys and councillors nj law. Money
to loan on real estate Rooms 200- 3lS
Central Trust building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR

SUPERFLUOUS hair, molea, warts ON
face and arms. permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss A.
street, Davenport, Phone Day. 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
PATENT GRANTED SANpB0.

nasnington. Jan. ia patent has
zen granted to Anton L. Sandbo
Aock Island. ILL.,, on 4 vaporizer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

Marriage Licenses.
Arthur r. Nesbitt, Aledo, rs.
Margaret X. Stoner, Viola, q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ADSIhAC1S VT II1UEs
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE prepared or
continued to date covering any real
estate In the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; w. ]. Sweeney, secretary; 205-
2l2 Central Trust & Savings Bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BARN; at 1927 Second avenue; phone
r. l. 305.
HOUSEHOLD and piano storage; Bowlk
by's Musie House: 1900 block.
OFFICES; two rooms over Woolworth's :
ono room over Hayes Clothes shop.
krell 4 Math.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-16

FOR SALE-xlsCELLANE0,,>

BABY carriage (collapsible). rainproof
hood; also sulky cart. both in good
condition: very reasonable. r. /. 2066.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19

The EeatEerbeIl club met yes
terday afternoon at the home O.
Errs. Charles Morrison, 1903
Twenty-eighth street. Moline. All
tho members but two were present,
one new member. Mrs. William
Robb. OF Rock Island. was given
hearty welcome. Sergeant Charles
Morrison. son Of the hostess, who
is now in France, has sent his
mother a number Of very inter
estiug souvenirs, which were
shown the guests and furnished a
great deal Of entertainment. Let
ters that had been received from
relatives Of the different members
were also read. The ladies' spent
the time pleasantly as they knit
ted and sewed on their Red Cross
work. Asters and other gardeL
flowers were used throughout the
rooms making them very pretty,
ana victrola music was furnished
during the afternoon. a delicious
luncheon was served The club Will
meet oct. 1G with Mrs. a Z. Ober-
lander, 1871 Thirty ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19
Woodruff PASTOR
MADE MODERATOR

Rev. A. A. Mackey, pastor OF the
woodruff, Ill. Presbyterian church,
was chosen moderator of the Rock
River presbytery in annual fall
session at Hamlet. yesterday. Rev.
Mr.. Carr of the Hamlet church is
the retiring moderator. Business
of the concluding session of the
presbytery was given over to rou-
tine matters. Rev. Mr.. Rouland,
who has lately returned from Chi
ma, where he has been engaged in
missionary work for the last two
years, gave a missionary sermon
last evening, telling of his expert
ence as a worker in China.
Rev. Thomas Hughes, Rev. D. A.
Johnson and Rev. W. G. Oglevee
attended the presbytery as repre-
sentatives from their respective
churches. Fred Titterington and
Edwin Williams were elders rep
resenting Broadway and South
Park Presbyterian churches, re-
spectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19
WeStbay-Alden,

Miss Ethel Elizabeth Westbay,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Westbay, 1880 Fifteenth street, and
William Herbert Alden Of Wyom-
ing, Iowa, were united in marriage
at very pretty ceremony yester-
day at high noon, performed at the
home of the brides parents. Miss
Ruth Alden, sister of the groom, at
tended the bride as bridesmaid and
Henry Ffshwild served the groom
as best man. The ceremony was
performed under an arch Of pink
and white asters which had been
erected in one corner of the living
room. Rev Arthur Grant Musson
Of the Episcopal church Of Moline
read the service, using the ring
ceremony. Little Miss Alice Belts
was the ringbearer. The bride
was gowned IN a becoming dress
of blue georgette and gray and car
ried an arm bouquet of yellow rose
buds. Her attendant wore a frock
of brown silk and carried pink and
white asters. Following the cere-
m0ny wedding dinner was served.
The house was a veritable bower OF
pink and white asters and the din
ing table had the huge wedding
cake as a centerpiece. The clasped
hands that adorned 1t were the
same ones that were used on the
wedding cake at the time of the
brides mothers marriage.
The bride has lived here all her
life. She attended the local schools
and was graduated from the high
school in the class of 1913. She
also is a graduate of St Luke's
training school for nurses in Dav-
export. The groom is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Alden Of Wyom-
ing. He attended Coe college and
Is a farmer Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
left for a short wedding trip to Chi
cago after which they will reside
on a farm near Wyoming. The
bride wore as a travelling costume
a blue serge suit and a small hat
to match. Out OF town guests at
the wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. A
C. Alden, Miss Ruth Alden. Mr.. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19
PREDICT FROST
VISIT TONIGHT
Weather Forecast Claims First
Touch WIN Make Appearance
In City.
URGED TO PROTECT GARDEN
Rising Temperature Expected To-
row. So Other PrecauH0n Need
Not Be Made.

Prepare for a frost tonight!
Weather bureau officials forecast
the following;
Fair and cooler tonight with
frost-probably heavy. Friday,
fair with rising temperature"
Rock Islands first frost is sched-
uled to make its appearance to-
night. Although many have re-
marked that frOsts have already
made their appearance during the
cool nights of the last few days,
the weather authorities of the To-
cal bureau claim differently. They
say there has been no signs OF
frost, although a light unharmfu.
coat may have been seen in the ex-
treme low parts OF the county.
Cover Gardens.
Residents who care to protect
their flowers or garden products
that are still in the soil are urged
by crop advisors to place protect
ing cloths or covering of some sort
over all that the frost might in
jure.
Frost was first recorded in Rock
Island by weather officials on Sept.
II last year.
With a rising temperature pre-
dicted for Friday. it is expected
that no more frosts will be record
ed after tonight, for a time at
least, but frost is going to be in
the city tonight if the weather Of
flcials know anything about the
matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19

The regular military drill of the
Patriotic league will be held to-
night out Of doors at Long View
park. The girls are warned to
wear wraps heavy enough to pro-
tect them. The call to fall in will
be given promptly at 1880, and all
are asked to be on time. Girls
who wish to join this company may
join tonight which probably will be
the last chance to do so. The girls
Will be. kept in one company as
long as they are drilling out OF
doors. but when it is necessary to
60 inside. they Will probably be
divided into smaller companies be
cause there is not a place large
enough to accommodate them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-19
Kpmnpr-WHSOn.

Yesterday morning at o'clock at
the parsonage of st. Joseph's Cath
Ole church Miss Josephine Kemner,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. KEN
ner, 1104 Twenty-ninth avenue. be-
came the bride Of Frank Wilson,
who is now stationed on the arse
nal. but was formerly Of Boston,
Mass.
Dean J. J. Quinn performed the
ceremony in the presence of the i'm
mediate relatives and few friends.
Miss Helen Kemner, sister of the
bride. served as bridesmaid and
Thomas Glover attended the groom
as best man. The bride wore a
tailored suit of blue serge with hat
and shoes of gray. Her attendant
wore a mOdish gown of green tat
feta After the ceremony we'd
ding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents. The
home was profuseIy decorated with
asters of all colors and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson left for 2
wedding trip to Chicago after
which they will reside in this city.
Mr.. Wilson has been stationed on
the arsenal in the ordnance depart
ment for over a year and since that
time has made many friends in this
city. His bride has resided here
since last December, having come
at that time from Quincy, Ill. She
has been employed as toll operator
at the Central Union Telephone
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