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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

the United States, to a lumber Till
where she entertained the men OF
the night shift who had missed all
the shows which had visited that
neck Of the woods. So that there
would be no competition with her
voice, the machinery was stopped
during the concert To fatten her
average as champion diversified
rider of the world, the lumbermen
had her mount a saw-carriage and
ride through the p-Ncess OF saving
a log into one-and-ahalf inch
boards, thus making her an actress
who not only trod but rode the
boards
On the following day she rode
through the forest atop a mountain
OF logs dragged by a tractor,
bunny journey to which the tank
ride had hardened her. Then fol
lowed the hand-car ride to her next
stop where. because the truck cent
for her was mired. she finished her
strange tour in a wheel h>gret1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

me cinema CluD OF A-leNFldHlt
Ohio, is the only club of its kind in
the country. 1t was organized in
1917 ito study the art Of motion
pictures and to encourage its best
development in Cleveland"
1t is so successful and is doing
such valuable work that it may be
come national and already has been
called upon by various cities TO aid
in the better films" movements
afoOt. A woman founded the club.
She is Mrs. Elmer G. Derr.
Mrs. Derr was interested in pic
ture theatre near her home several
years ago and she urged the pro-
prietors to show nothing but good
films. They followed her advice
and often called upon her TO pass
judgment before they booked a pic
ture. She then became Interested
in the exhibiting end of pictures
and organized the Cinema club.
After two years of intensive work
the club is now ready and has been
for some time to be of valuable ser
vice to the community. 1t is organ
lied for service and among the
many duties which it has assumed
is that of choosing pictures for chill
drens matinees, for special show
ings at schools, orphan asylums,
clubs, Y. NJ G. A. entertainments,
for propaganda work which the city
undertakes especially in connection
with welfare work, and it also
chooses all the programs which are
shown at the city's best amusement
park.
One reason for the success OF the
club is Mrs. Derr. Her policy is
not to fight She believes that CO.
operation between the film eX-
changes. exhibitors, and the public
is possible and she wants the Cine
ma club to be the factor which
brings this about. When one thinks
OF the better films" movement one
is likely to picture cranky, fussy
old women who know little of what
they are talking about and who cali
all Of Charley Chaplin's pictures
vulgar" and everything with fist
fight and a glass of beer in it unfit
for decent people to look at"
Mrs. Derr is a woman who is in
terested in the worlds progress and
for that reason she sees the value
of the motion picture in that light
She looks at a picture and judges
ii fairly with no warped viewpoint
such as the TefOrmer is likely to
have.
One very valuable thing which
the club has done is to compile a
card index of approved pictures and
other data and this has been given
to the public library as the first
step towards opening a motion
picture section" The subject OF
visual education in junior and high
schools has also been presented to
the leading school officials and the
school committee OF the Cinema
club hopes to make practical ex-
pertinent soon.
we have been told said Mrs.
Derr, that with 1000 active mem
bers We could control the picture
shows of the city and that is to be
our aim for the coming year"
The fact that the club is just rs
interested in the dramas as it is in
the educational and propaganda
IlLlo SiO"o Ludl IL ID lbAllIt4 bl Il
very broad basis by a broad-minded
woman.
Woman Inventor.
A new gasoline refining process
has been invented. That in itself
is not startling, but the fact that a
woman assisted in the iuyenting
and developing of the process is I'M
usual Mrs. Kormann is her name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Broadway Ladies at Manse.

A largely attended meeting OF
the Ladies' Aid society of Broadway
Presbyterian church was held yes
terday at the mahse, the guests of
Mrs. J. NJ. Stevenson. An informal
program was carried out on which
Mrs. L. S. McCabe and DR.. Steven
son played piano numbers and Miss
Rosabelle Stewart sang two selec-
tons. Miss Carrie Gregg, who has
been absent from the city for many
months. was present yesterday and
was warmly welcomed back to the
society. The society decided to in
vest its money in Liberty bonds.
and several will be purchased. 1t
was also decided to adopt a number
of war orphans. The women occu-
pied themselves with Red Cross
and Y. wa c. A sewing, spending
a delightful afternoon together.
The serving of lunch at the meet
ings is not permitted, but Mrs. Ste
venson treated her guests to trench
candy, which conforms to the re-
quirements of the conservation
rules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files Of 1893

Oct 4-The Rock Island Musical
club held a meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ]. r. Kimball. at
which time it was decided to con-
tinue the recitals that were so sue
cessful last year The following
officers were elected:
President-Mrs. J. r. Kimball,
Rock Island.
Vice president-Mrs. Frank AL
len, Moline.
Recording secretary-treasurer
Mrs. ]. F. Robinson, Rock Island.
Corresponding secretary - Mrs.
James Bishop, Rock Island.
The marriage of Miss Laura
Beardsley. daughter OF Captain and
Mrs. J. NJ BeardsIey, 1104 First
avenue. to Arthur Mcneil occurred
this morning at 9 O'Clock.
Oct. 5-The W. c. T. U. met in the
Y. NJ. C. A chapel yesterday after
noon Mrs. J. W. Stewart, first vice
president. presided as chairman in
the absence of Mrs. w. B. Ferguson,
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

a CTRESSES who have their
- own cars or the use Of ebe7
CANT limous3nes may well
bite their beautifully manicured
nails with envy Of Miss Kate Horts-
berg, who has been singing In 7. NJ
C. A. huts 30 entertain the American
ExpeditionAEy Force soldtvs In
France.
In one tour she was conveyed
from enc stand to another Va<4ously,
in
A sidec2r,
A limousine,
An airplane.
A tank,
A cAmionetta,
A saw-mill carriage,
Atop g Pile Of logs On timber
drag.
On q railroad handear, and finally
In a wheeibarrow.
An army truck was included
among her prospective conveyances.
but It became mtred and could not
be used.
Before the Uuftsd States catered
the war, Miss Horisberg, Balu-
more girl, was q dramatic soprano
doing church, concert and Light
opera singing She toured forty
weeks In Every Woman" playing
the role OF Conscience. When the
Y. M C. A took up the gtsant3Ga
task OF entertaining the Amer1caal
boys In addition to furnishing them
with mental. spiritual and physical
refroshmsnt and recreation. she
was enlisted by the Red TriAngIe's
entertainment bureau for concert
work in the war zone. She went
over with the Hrgt quartette sent
by the ~Y," the Liberty Qaartette,
in December and has not siEnifed
her intention OF quitting the work
after mere than half q year.
Miss HOrisberg's singing tour
took her to many American camps
where she appeared on the stage at
the Y. N. c. a huta, the soldiers
theatre In the war zone Overflow
audiences greeted her, for the
Yankee boys In France have learned
TO depend or the ''Y" to keep them
supplied with the best, clean,
healthy entertainment OF the sort
that is a link with home. The
young man in olive drab who are
fighting abroad for democracy ap-
preciate thoroughly the unselnsh
work which the men and women OF
the Red Triangle are doing for then
there, the majority of them at the
risk Of their lives. The remarkable
series OF rides on unusual vehicles
to which the boys treated Mia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

lief Duty and the Field Kitchen
Mrs. S. G. Youngert, Rock Island.
war Savings Stamps "-Mrs.
Osing. Opheim.
THE Honor Roll Service Flag
Mrs. John Ekholm, Rock island.
War Orphans Mrs. Una Ber-
sell. Rock Island.
Interpreting the addresses
Aledo people furnished many mas
ical numbers. At the evening ses-
sion. DR.. l.. G. Abrahamson of this
city was the speaker.
The Aledo women treated the
visiting delegates royalty during
their brief stay in that city ana
deserve many THANKS. The next
meeting will be held in Orion, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Teachers IN Conference.

The teachers and officers of
Broadway Presbyterian church met
in monthly conference last evening
in the Sunday school room, with 80
attending. H E. Curtis, president
Of the association, presided, and
Mrs. W. H. Marshall explained the
method of adopting French orphans
and urged various classes in the
school to adopt as many children
as possible. DR.. J. M. Stevenson
conducted a Sunday school ques-
tionnaire and there was some dis
cussion on the proposed course in
teacher training in II lessons. This
matter will be taken up by the in
divtdual classes and reported on
later. Supper preceded the bust
ness session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Edward ROneY.

Edward Boney, 13-year-OId-sOn
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Boney of
Silvis, died of diphtheria. This is
the third child of Mr. and Mrs.
Boney to die of diphtheria within
the last two weeks. Maude Boney,
5-year-old daughter, died just a
11-year-old son, died Sept 25. Ed
ward Boney will be buried in An
dalusia, beside the other two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

of Cordova The canoe in which he
was riding capsized, throwing him
into the water August Sandholm,
a resident of Cordova and former
Moline man, went to the scene of
the accident almost Immediately
but was unable to make sufficient
speed, the boat which he used not
being equipped with oars.
Trouty was about 60 years of age
His body has not yet been recover
ed, according to latest advice from
the up-river town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Snrer Cross Circle Meets.

The Silver cross circle OF the
Kings Daughters met yesterday
Afternoon at the home OF Mrs. c. Z.
SHIELDS, 1916 Twenty first street. for
its regular meeting and the annual
election Of officers. Mrs. a. 7.
Huesirg was elected leader and the
ether officers elected were as fol
lows.
Vice Ieader-Miss Hattie Larkin.
Secretary Leo Larkin.
Treasurer Mrs. T. ID. TOtten.
The regular routine OF business
was transacted following the cleo
ton Of officers. The circle viii
meet next time at the Kings Daugn-
ters' union rooms in the Best build
ing. Hereafter these rooms will be
open all day every Friday for mem
bers who wish to 60 there and sew
for the soldiers. II is hoped that a
large number OF the members will
turn out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Funeral of Paul f. Cameron.

Funeral services for the late Paul
E. Cameron, who died in Trenton,
N. J., will be held from the home
of his brother, William Cameron,
1921 Fourth avenue, tomorrow aft
ernoon at o'clock Rev. L. Hada-
way, pastor of the Memorial Chris
tan church, will fficiate. Inter-
ment will be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Ladies, Aid business Meeeting.

The Ladies Aid society of the
First Methodist church, met yesieT-
day afternoon at the church for
the regular monthly business SEES
sion. The greater part of the aft
ernoon, was spent in making
plans and arrangements for the
annual bazaar that will be held this
year the early part of December.
The place and the date will be an
nounced later After some minor
business a social hour was en-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
SOCIAL EVENTS

party were started, which will be
announced later. Delicious refresh
ments were served after which an
informal social time was enjoyed.
Ladies' Bible Glass With Mrs. Safer.
Mrs. c. l.. Safer, 1881 Fourteenth
and-a-half street, entertained yes
terday afternoon the ladies bible
class of the Central Presbyterian
church. A short business session
was held after which refreshments
were served by the hostess and a
social time enjoyed A coffee will
be held Nov. /. the place to be an
nounced later.
Gloria Del Missionary Meeting.
The regular meeting of the Mis-
sionary society of the Gloria Del
United Presbyterian church was
held yesterday afternoon at the
church The meeting was opened
with the usual devotioHals, led by
Miss Elizabeth McMillen. The pro
gram that followed was in charge
of Mrs W Groth, and was as fol-
lows:
Reading Mrs Robert Kinner.
Song, My Thankful Soul''-Miss
Alice Williams.
Reading, The Women of the
Northern Sudan'-Mrs. Groth.
Song, 20 Love Divine"-The
Misses Roberts.
Following the program refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Ed
Burns and Miss Alice Williams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
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The patriarchial degree was con
ferred on two candidates at the
regular meeting of the Rock Is
land Eucampm No. II. J. %. &.
+, last evening. a class of six
viii receive the golden rule degree.
Oct. is.
The royal purple degree VIII be
conferred on certain members OF
the encampmeut at q meeting TO be-
held in Decem Der by all the en-
campmeuts of the tri-cities The
Rock Island encampmeut, No. ~.
has appointed a committee, COM
posed of j. NJ Jerlc. G.. IT, Inch
and W. H. LyterWau, who viii
make arrangements.
Canning Syrups. BearIsley'g-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
0. I. G. GIRLS HAVE
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The Young Women's Christian
association S lovely home on Third
avenue and Fifteenth street,
swarmed with girls last evening
when one of the most enthusiastic
and Influential clubs in the associ-
alton, the o. J. c. which interpre-
ted means the Indoor Outdoor
club. met to celebrate the fifth an
uJVcrSary of its organiZation,-to
enjoy its first birthday party-and
the affair took on all the features
that such an occasion would natur-
ally demand. HOnoring the board
of directors OF the association its
members were invited 10 be the
special guests of the club and best
of all the treat was an entire sur
prise 10 the board members as they
had been summoned to the aSsoCi-
alton house on the preteXt Of an
important business session. and
none was aware that a banquet
was in store for them. A splendid
ly prepared banquet in four courses
vas served at $50 in the dining
room of the home. where one long
and several small tables were laid
for the guests Blue and white
cloths covered the tables and bowls
of cosmos formed the decorations,
carrying out as far as possible the
club c0lors.l blue and white. Y. W.
C. A. place cards marked each
plate. The salad course proved a
clever surprise as the fruit was so
arranged as to suggest burning
candle. Indicative Of the first year
oil the clubs organization. A birth
day cake frosted in white sur
mounted with lighted blue candles
forming the initials O. l. c, was
presented 20 the president Of the
ORGANIZATION. Miss Jeanette Rid
dell. and she was also given a love
" blue and white basket filled with
white rose buds and forgetmenots
and tied with blue tulle, =
After the serving of the banquet
the president Miss RiddelI, acting
as toast mistress. called for re
sponses from members of the
beard and brief pointed words OF
encouragement we're said by Mes
danes J H EIauberg, the presi-
dent. Mrs. J. L. Vance, Miss
Georgia First. Mesdames F. o. Van
Calder. c. ". Halves. 5. S. Davis,
J. Paul Duffin. Jessie Anderson and
Miss Eettie Dempsey
at the business session following
the following officers were chosen:
President - Miss N. Barbara
. Jordan.
Vice President - Miss Mildred
Cran5cu
Sc rrctary-ETfss Phyllis Rexdale.
Treasurer Miss Ruth Wicks-
The chairman of the membership
committee viii be CHOSEN at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
KnbOrne- PinkIey Engagement.

Mrs. ]. A MacGregor of Omaha,
Neb., announces the engagement of
her sister, Miss LeVisa Pinkley.
formerly of Rock Island, now of
Sioux City. Iowa, to Captain J. NJ
Kilborne of the medical corps, sta
toned at Tacoma Park, Washing
ton, D. c. The wedding date has
not been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Mrs Walter SpWnu

Mrs Walter Sewell died yester-
day at her home in Grand View, Ill.
Mr.. Sewell, who resides at the Y NJ.
c. A in this city, had been called
home on account of the serious ill
ness OF his wife, and was at her
bedside when death came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Rerean Bible Class

Mrs. Thomas Hughes entertained
the members of the Berean Bible
class of the CIeland Presbyterian
church last evening at her home,
1926 Twelfth street Plans were
made for a Halloween party, the
place and date Of which will be
announced later The short bust
ness session was followed by de
licious refreshments and a social
hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
ROehr-Anders0n.

At 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon
at the Evangelical Church of Peace
occurred the marriage of Miss
Christine H. Roehr and Peter E
Anderson. both of this city. Rev
Fred J. Rolf, pastor of the church,
ofhciated The couple was attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. John c. H. Buck,
the latter a sister of the bride
The bride wore a smart tailored
suit of blue with hat to match ana
her flowers were white bride s
roses. After the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs. Anderson left for short
wedding trip, the destination of
which is unknown. The bride is
a graduate nurse. The groom IS
employed at the Rock Island Plow
works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Social Announcement

There will be a meeting of the
Ministerial alliance Monday morn
ing at 10 at the Y. NJ. c. A.
The l.. S. A. circle 166 will meet
Monday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Maude Eastland, SOC Fourth
avenue. All secretaries and friends
are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Thomas /. KeIIeher.

Thomas l. Kelleher, "a years of
age, son of Mrs. T. L. Kelleher. of
Reynolds, H., died at Camp Grant
yesterday. Funeral services will
be held Monday morning, at st.
Joseph's Catholic church, Dean J.
J. Quinn officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Obituary
Funeral of Fred Richards.

Funeral services for the late
Fred Richards, who died Thurs
day, we're held this morning at 8
o'clock from the home of his sis
ter, Mrs Mae Richards Casey, 1041
Fifteenth street, to st. Joseph's
Catholic church, Dean j. J. Quinn
officiating. Burial was made in
Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

Rescue Mission, 119 Eighteenth
street, tonight will be in charge OF
Rev. j. Clarke Granger. pastor of
the First Baptist church. Tomor-
row afternoon, Sunday school Will
be held from to O'Clock. 70
morrow evening will be the reg
ular evening services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Surprised on Silver Wedding.

The members of the B. o. T. club
surprised MIR. and Mrs. Arthur n
Mcneil. 1929 Fourteenth-anda
street, last night by coming to their
home to help celebrate their sill
yer wedding anniversary. Three
tables of 500 were surrounded and
the prizes were awarded to Mr.. Nc
Neill, Mrs John Kimbel and Mrs.
K K. Downs. At a late hour
dainty lunch was served that the
guests had brought with them and
the bride and groom of rs years
ago were presented with beautiful
gift of silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Memorial Christian c. W. NJ.

Mrs. A. M Parker, 1892 Second
avenue, was hostess yesterday to
the c. W. B. M. of the Memorial
Christian church. Plans were made
for the meeting of the Tri-City c.
W b NJ. that will be held Octob-
er IS at the Memorial Christian
church of this city. The program
yesterday was on the subject of
Preparedness for Missionary
Work" and was led by Mrs.
Spence. A very interesting paper
on the subject was read by Mrs.
Spence and several short articles
were given by various members.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess assisted by Mrs. l. r.
West and Mrs John Spilger dur
ing the social hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
DAVENPORTER Is
DROWNED; ONE is
UNABLE TO HELP

Fred Trouty of Davenport, a sum
mer resident of Cordova, Ill, met
death by drowning yesterday short
ly after noon
The accident causing his death
occurred about a half mile north
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Mrs. Reckstrom Hostess.

Mrs. David Beckstrom and Mrs.
George Anderson were hostesses
Thursday afternoon to the Martha
Aid society of the Emanuel Luth-
eran church of Moline, at the home
Of the former. 635 Thirty-ninth
street, Rock Island The meeting
was opened with the usual deVo-
tional exercises. A report of the
bakery sale sponsored by the so
ciety was given and proved very
satisfactory, the proceeds having
amounted TO $50. The women have
been working industriously for the
last week making comforters and
Mrs. Anna Dahline was named
chairman of the work committee.
The members presented Mrs. Beck
stTom with several pieces of silver
in appreciation Of her faithful
work in the church and as a post
nuptial gift Rev. Fred Olson, pas
tor of the church, made the pres
entauon speech. Refreshments
were served by the hostess. Mrs.
Roy Anderson and Mrs Eugene
Kelley will give a coffee some time
this month, the exact date to be
announced later The next meet.
ing of the society will be Nov. z,
and will be with Mrs Anna Dab
line. 1879 Twenty-sixth street A,
Moline
Mrs Beckstrom was also delight
fully surprised last evening when
q company Of young people arriv-
ed at her home 10 spend the ev-
ening. bringing with them games
and a dainty luncheon. The prizes
in the clever contests that had
been arranged for the occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
Date of Ceremonial Changed,

The date of the ceremonial of the
Amoo cauldron has been changed.
1t will be held Oct. IS instead Of
Oct. 16, as previously announced.
There will be a business meeting
at the temple the afternoon of that
date at 2.30 Every member of the
cauldron should be present with her
1918 card and her fez. There will
be a special meeting Monday, Oct
7. There is business of Importance
to be transacted and every member
is urged to be present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05

were won by the Misses Lillian and
Esther Peterson and Irene Ben
nett. The honoree, a bride of
June, was left with beautiful
gifts of silverware and linen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-05
LATE BULLETINS

With the British Army in
France. Oct. ), ii a. m-Great
tongues of flames were shoot
ing up today from the city OF
DOuf and more fires have been
started in Cambria The Ger
mans also have applied the
torch to many villages in the
Cambria area
New York, Oct 5.-The new
American steamship Lake City
was sunk in collision with the
oil tanker James McGee, OF
Key West Thursday night, ac-
c0rding to authentic infOrma-
ton received in maritime cir
GeS here today. The majority
of the crew, it was said went
down with the vessel.
Fort Worth. Tex. Oct D.
Three aviation lieutenants
were killed and a fourth in
iured about noon today when
two planes cOIlided near KEEL
lar. The dead are: Theodore
Marrs of Washington, u. c.:
Roy ]. Mcknight. 0narga. ILL.,;
Frank ii. Smith, EasIey, =. G.
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