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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
IOS2ZDIlA!lHY1.

The very young looking person
in the photograph has put Wauke-
sha, Wis, on the map as far as the
atre and amusement activities are
concerned. She is Miss Flossie A.
Jones and for two years now she
has been vice president and gen
eraI manager of the only amuse-
ment company in town. And that
is not all, Miss. Jones personally
manages the three theatres that the
town boasts of.
Miss Jones believes that women
have a big field in the exhibiting
end of the motion picture industry
One Of the reasons she gives Tor
this is the fact that the home is the
theatres chief competitor, and a
woman should know best how to
overcome this.
Miss Jones took over one OF the
typical little movies" and made IL
a motion picture house and there
is quite a difference between the
two. She is a strong advocate Of
clean pictures and therefore per
sonally picks. out all the pictures
for her houses.
Besides two picture theatres she
runs a legitimate or combination
house. Until she urged the neces-
sity or rather the opportunity for
such a house Waukesha had to take
the car for Milwaukee to see a real
show. Now Miss Jones shows them
everything from vaudeville to grand
opera at regular twO-dollar prices.
The house is also used for Glee
club concerts, lectures, boxing
matches and benefits.
81 work in union with the local
societies on certain pictures| she
explains. These societies aid me
when I want some local talent for
my prologue and l in turn aid them
when they want benefit perform
ances."
The prologues which Miss Jones
mentioned are something very new
and original. When she gets an
unusually good picture which she
wants to specially feature she
writes a prologue and has it present
ed by local talent. She has found
that they are very popular and add
a great deal even to the best of pic
lures. Her prologues may be illus
trated by the one which she gave
when she ran THE Bluebird." A
fairylike sketch with dancing and
pantomine was given by children
of the town and then the scene fad
ed and the real picture began. This
is the general type of all of her pro-
logues and of course each one is
symbolic of the picture to be
shown.
Perhaps her attitude explains
much of Miss Jones success. She
is a keen business woman, one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
SOCIAL EVENTS

dancing classes an opportunity to
go on with the steps.
Thursday night military drill will
be held at Long View park The
girls are asked to be there as early
as possible so that all can fall in
promptly when the whistle blows.
Thursday night will be the last Op-
portunity to join the class in drill.
They will then be permanently
closed Amy girls wishing to join
must be present Thursday night or
send their names and addresses by
one Of the other girls attending. 1t
is also requested that they state
whether or not they have had mill
tary drill before. Thursday night
they will be divided into perman-
ent squads. The corporal will take
the names of the seven girls of her
squad and after that there will be
roll call every night Two com
panies will be formed, Captain
I Klove in command of one and Lieu
tenant Mielke in charge of the 9th
err Plans have been made for the
/ hike a week from next Sunday
morning, starting at o'clock and
going out in the country a couple
( of miles, cooking their breakfast,
and then hiking back AS soon as
( it is ascertained how many girls
wish to remain in the drill class,
definite steps will be taken toward
{ getting uniforms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

What kind of a hat shall 1 get %
is the aIl-absorbing question just
now.
Here are four answers to it which
will please the woman who is par
ticular. The hat on the upper left
is a wide-brimmed sailor of browne
panne velvet. Four large velvet
flowers cover the crown. The fac
ing and the flowers are light tan.
This color combination promises to
be very popular during the coming
season and will be particularly
pleasing when worn with the brown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Hinman-Nance.

At 1870 this morning Miss Hazel
5. Vance, daughter Of Mrs. Z. E
Vance Of Newcastle, Ind, became
the bride of DR.. Willis T. Hinman
Of Moline. The ceremony took place
Al the parsonage of the Swedish
Baptist church OF Moline, Rev. A E..
Lindberg. pastor of the church, Of
fciating. The only attending wit
nesses were the Misses Stella and
Mary Detloff, also of Moline. The
bride wore a modish tailored suit
OF brown with hat and accessories
to match. Her flowers were cream
and pink roses in corsage arrange
ment. Her attendants wore tailor
cd suits Of blue serge with hats TO
match They also wore corsage
bouquets of cream and pink roses.
DR.. and Mrs. Hinman will leave for
Denver and upon their return they
will reside with the groom's mother,
Mrs. Z. T. Human, 2015 Sixteenth
street.
The bride is a graduate Of the
Tri-City sanitarium training school
for nurses of Moline DR.. Human
lie & prominent Moline physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Obituary
Mrs. Catherine BIakesley.

Mrs. Catherine Blakesley, 204
Sala flats, died at 11:10 last night
after an illness of. one year. She
had undergone several operations
during this period.
She was born in Davenport Nov
6, 1866, and made her home near
Buffalo. Iowa, until 1883. In that
year she came to Rock Island and
had since been a resident of this
city.
The widower, G. Elmer Blakesley;
one son, Webster M; two sisters,
Mrs. Barbara Devaney, of Omaha,
Neb., and Mrs. Anna Good, of Phil
adelphia, Pa; six brothers, Frank
Zuercher of this city, John of Buff
falO, Iowa, Henry of Garwin. Iowa,
and Conrad, Jake and Edward of
Nebraska, survive.
Funeral services will be conduct
cd at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
at the Knox chapel. Rev. l. Hada-
way, pastor of the Memorial Chris
tian church, of which Mrs. Blakes-
ley was a member, will officiate
Interment will be made in Chip
piannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
RECEIVE WORD OF
DEATH OF SON IN
FRANCE JULY %

Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Kaufman,
1920 Fair avenue, Davenport, re-
ceived a letter from the war de-
partment last evening telling of the
death of their son, Daniel F. Kauff-
man in France.
Their son died July IS from
wounds that were received in bat
tie July IS. He was a survivor of
the MOldavia, which was torpedoed
May % this year.
Private Kaufman enlisted in the
regular army at Davenport March
13. 1918 He was well known in
this city and was employed for two
years at the Driffill Printing COM
pany in Rock Island. Previous to
his enlistment he was employed for
three years at the SilVis railroad
shops.
Daniel F. Kaufman was born
Sept. Is. 1891, at Keokuk, Iowa
Surviving him are his parents and
two brothers, John and Joseph. and
one sister, Margaret, all at home
All the News All the Time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

Mrs. H. Horblit, 2736 Sixth ave
nue., was hostess yesterday after
noon to the Daughters of Israel.
There was a large attendance. and
after a short business meeting an
informal social time was enjoyed.
Mrs. H. Erbstein, who has been i'll
for the past two months with ty-
phoid fever, was present and warm
ly welcomed by all the members.
Mrs. NJ. Taxman, Jr., of EldOrado,
Kan; Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Stel-
Ter. both of Chicago, were out of
town guests at the meeting At
the close of the afternoon the hos
tess, assisted by Miss Bessie Baker,
served delicious refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Social Announcements.

The Women's Relief corps will
hold a business meeting tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock at Memorial
hall. All members are urged to be
present as there is important work
to be taken up.
Vashti Shrine %, Order of the
White Shrine of Jerusalem, will
meet tomorrow evening at the Ma
sonic temple. Business of impor-
tance will be discussed and every
member is asked to be present.
The Loyal Berean class of the
Memorial Christian church has
changed its place of meeting to-
night from the home of Mrs. n. G.
Willhite to that of Mrs. Mary Dew
ey, 10201a Fifteenth street, because
of the illness of Mrs. Willhite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

suits and coats which are the pre-
dominant features in the show win
doWS now
For the girl who wants something
different" the hat on the upper
right is just the thing. A bit of
camouf1age makes the large velvet
hat look like many-pointed lace
star. 1t is developed in all black
Jaunty is the word to describe
the black velvet turban at the lower
left. Its abbreviated brim rolls
higher in the front than in the back
and little black wing is perched
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

saucily on one side. 1t makes a
very attractive street or school hat
for the tailored SUIT.
The black hat at the lower right
looks as if some Spanish maid had
had a hand in designing it. The
crown is softly draped and black
lace falls from the brim just far
enough for milady to peep through
it enchantingly. The brim takes an
unexpected turn at the back, where
the lace is caught up and held be-
meath a beautiful black OSTRICH
fancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
IOWA EVANGELIST
CONDUCTS REVIVAL

The evangelistic meeting being
conducted by Rev. T. F. Howard of
Cedar Rapids in the Swedish Free
Mission on Fifth avenue and Elev-
enth street in Rock Island, is start
ing off with good interest Rev.
Mr.. Howard is state evangelist of
the Church of God for Iowa He is
a speaker of earnestness and abil-
ity. His messages are instructive.
entertaining and life giving. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

Members of the Phi Delta Psi
club enjoyed a delightful meeting
yesterday, the first Of the season,
in the home Of Miss Edna Kane
2gO7 Eighth and d half avenue.
Eight OF the young women were
present and spent the late after
noon knitting. Dinner was served
at G o'clock and later two tables
al games Of 500 were played, Miss
Clara Math and Miss Maria killila
taking the first and consolation IA
vors. An interesting letter was
read from Miss Agnes Maucker, a
former member of the club, who is
now engaged in government work
al Washington, d. c. The club was
invited TO meet IN TWO weeks with
Mrs Joe Bell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
MeStminSter Child.

Miss Bessie Bladel, 1922 Ninth
avenue, was tostess last evening to
the Westminster guild of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church. A short
business session was held and plans
for fall and winter work were dis
cussed. Following the business
meeting refreshments were served
and an informal social time enjoy
ed The next meeting will be with
Miss Agnes Farrar, 2117 Twelfth
street, and the new study book win
be taken up. 1t is entitled "Anci,
ent People at New Tasks" and Mrs.
d. A Johnson will be the leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
FINE
FOR SORE, TIRED
ITCHING FEET

To freshen. cool and comfort tired,
tender. chatting feet. just spread Pos
lam-soothing and antise ptic-over
them. Here is intense, grateful re-
lief such as Posiam brings to auV
dtSordered condition CT the skin
When Eczema breaks out, disng-
uring Pimplcs. Rash OF any erup-
tionaI troubles. Poslam should be
used 10 drive them away and fur
nish the safe, efficient treatment
Poslam does so much and goes so IA r.
sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories
243 West 47th St. New York City
Urge your skin to become clearer.
brighter. better. through the daily
use of POsIam Soap, medicated with
Poslam-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Here and There-

The new franchise Law giving ev-
eryone who has lived in ireland
six months the right to vote viii
enable thousands of women TO as
sert their rights with the ballot at
the coming elections in that coun-
try.
The first club of American work
ing girls was formed 80 years ago
in New York city.
Nine Melha, the opera singer, is
now serving as a war work speak
er instead of a singer.
Mrs. Ethel G. Blair has been
elected a justice Of the peace in
Shasta, Cal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Entertains at Farewell Party.

Arthur DOdsOn, 1908 Twelfth
street, entertained a company of
II boy friends last evening at a
farewell party at his home Mr.
Dodson and several of the other
boys in the party leave the last of
this week for Champaign. Ill, where
they will enter the students army
training corps at the University of
Illinois. The evening was spent in
music and games and general
good time as only boys when they
get together, can enjoy. The dec
orations were in red, white and blue
and at a late hour delicious re-
freshments were served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

held last night at the special ses-
sion of the Order of Eastern Star
at the Masonic temple. During the
work the music was given by
Charles Madsen, Mrs. Olga Cam
eron, Mrs. Winnie Schwenker and
Miss Cora Hermann. After the COM
pletiOn of the work the following
program was given: Vocal solos by
Charles Madsen, readings by Mrs.
Margaret Sudlow, and vocal solo by
Miss Jean Greer, accompanied by
Mrs. Lee Kimmel. Following the
program coffee and delicious home
made doughnuts were served in the
dining room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Funeral of William johnson.

Funeral services Tor the late WIZ
liam Johnson, 1873 Fourth avenue,
were held at the home this
afternoon at o'clock, Rev G. II.
Johnson of Moline officiating In
terment was in Chippiannock.
William A. Johnson died at his
home Saturday morning at
o'clock. He was born in Sweden
Feb. 9, 1871. In 1880 he was mar
ried to Miss Emma Gustafson. He
is survived by the widow and four
children. Mrs. G. DeVany of Daven-
port, Mrs. W. f. Downing of Rock
Island. Arthur of Sherrard and
Joseph at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Surprised On Birthday.

Harry Swami, 2713 Eleventh
street, was pleasantly surprised
Saturday evening when a company
Of 25 friends came to his home to
help him celebrate his birthday an
niVersary. Music and dancing were
enjoyed until a late hour, when a
lunch was served. Mr.. Swami was
presented with a beautiful pair of
cuff buttons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
WHALE TO SUBSTITUTE.

st. LOuis.-WhaIe meat instead
of beef soon will be served in ho-
tells and restaurants here, accord
ing to w. F. Gephart, local food adj
ministrator. Allotments of the meat
will be made to the markets. Mr.
Gephart has requested the national
food administration to urge the use
of whale meat throughout the coun-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

whose methods bring money to the
box Office. but she mas not forgot
ten how to have a good tine jgg-
working out her own individual
ideas
Miss Jones is the only woman
member of the Motion Picture Ex-
hibitor Association OF Wisconsin.
and also holds the Offices of vice
president and state organizer Of thu
same
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

time in this city is limited to just
one week and next Sabbath.
These meetings are being con-
Quoted under the auspices of the
Church of God whose leading rep
resentative in this city is Mrs Will
liam A. Hamilton, formerly Miss
Anna Olson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Girls Friendly Society.

The Girls Friendly society of
the Trinity Episcopal church met
last evening at the parish house. A
short business meeting was held at
which time plans for future meet
ings and the fall and winter work
we're made. After the business ses-
sion the remainder of the evening
was spent in music and dancing.
The next meeting will be the regu-
lar social session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Henry ]. Ziemer.

Henry Jacobs Ziemer died at his
home in Taylor Ridge Sunday He
was born in Germany March "a,
1899 He married Miss Elizabeth
Linn in 1860 Besides the widow
and eight children he is survived
by % grandchildren and seven
great Observation-Disclosures.
Funeral services will be held at
the home tomorrow at 10 O'Clock,
Rev. Edward McOmber officiating
Interment will be in Chippiannock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
SWeasy-StensOn.

Miss Cora Stenson and John P.
Sweasy, both of St Louis. Mo.
were married at the parsonage of
the First Baptist church at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. ].
Clark Granger officiating, using the
ring service. They were unattend-
ed. The groom is an optician and
the new home will be in Des
MOines, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Etude Club Thursday.

The first study session of the fall
season OF the Etude club will be
held Thursday at the home of Miss
Frieda SChricker on the Chapel
road. Davenport The program will
be given by Miss Gertrude Blair
and Mss Norma Wiese, pianists;
Miss Dorothy Hammond and MIS-.
Edward AppieQuist, vocalists- Mem
bers attending the session are TO
meet at the Davenport public Ii
hrary at 2:I5 Thursday afternoon
when they will motor in body To
The home Of Miss Schricker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
s. r. Girls Weiner Roast

The girls OF the S. T. club invit-
ed a number of their boy friends for
a weiner roast last evening making
nine couples. They were chaper-
oned by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wren.
All gathered at the p. J. O'ConneII
home, 1902 Seventh avenue and
then went in a body to 1870 hill
on Forty-fifth street. where they
had found an ideal place for a
weiner roast. The girls brought
their ukeleles and music was enjoy
ed during the evening. A huge bon
fire was made and weiners and
marshamallowB roasted until q
late hour. when all returned In the
best Of spirits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24


Lieutenant Hugo c. Larson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian A. Lar
son, 1906 Eighth avenue. received
his commission on completing the
military course given at Fort Sher-
idan during the summer. He was
one of the five Rock Island Angus
tana students chosen to attend the
training course with the under
standing that he was TO return TO
this city to act as an assistant mill
tary instructor at the local insti-
tuition. However, he has been de-
tailed to the University of Texas,
Austin, Texas, as military instruc-
tor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24
Patriotic I.eaguers Enjoy Skating

Ea44EhFLGF I&SLE HfES LNlOy ShdtIhE.
The girls OF the Patriotic league
enjoyed roller skating last evening
II the Empire roller skating rink.
They were chaperoned by the Miss
- Edna Ieeker, Maude Smalley
ard Marion r Clarke The skating
began at 7:2O and continued until
! o'clock. when the girls removed
heir skates and found seats on the
bIeachcrs. Miss Maude Smalley
then gave a very interesting talk
~ the pledge and what Il means.
Che asked the girls TO govern them
Ieiyes under the same discipline at
ne Patriotic league activities as at
he soldier dances. thai is, that the
girls neither come 10 the affairs OF
20 home from them with the boys
Parents are extended an invitation
- all the activities.
Tonight is the last dancing class
p this term at the Rock Island
.iab. Next Tuesday evening there
Sill be q party given for the girls
Fh0 belong and the next week will
Ie the opening Of the new term Of
Kcial dancing. The first half hour
Fill be given TO learning the begin
girg steps, the next half hour 10
re advanced steps and the last half
tour TO gen erZl social dancing. The
.ew term VIII give the girls who !
lave not Joined the Old class op-
bortunlty to join and also give the /
hFls who have hAAH- aft~-@i--- ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

The Patriotic league OF the Young
Women's Christian association had
3 most interesting session last
evening at the association rooms.
The young women met for supper
at o'clock and at its conclusion
held d business session with Miss
ALA Smith. the president, presiding.
Miss Minnie TitteTIugtOn gave a re-
port Of the special service work IN
collecting money Tor the first quar-
tiers payment IOr the support OF
Trench war orphans. Plans were
made LOT The social events and
preparations were begun Tor the
observance of the first anniversary
OF the organization OF the league,
which comes Oct :. Miss Marion
Clark of the war camp community
service was d special guest OF the
evening and she later addressed the
EirIs on the object OF the Patriotic
league in Rock Island and proposed
plans for the local girls to carry
out. Upon the adjournment Of the
league by the repetition OF the
pledge, the nominating committee
met to select officers for the coming
six months, to be chosen at the next
session.
At d meeting OF the executive
committee of the o. l. c. club of
the y. w. c. A. a review of the
years work was given S2d plans
for the annual reports and special
program for the first birthday of
the club to be observed Oct. 4 were
discussed. Ten girls on the waiting
list were made associate members
Of the club until vacancies occur in
the active membership. The nOmi-
mating committee of the o. |. c. also
met 10 name officers
This is being observed as Y. W.
c. A publicity week and in order
to call the attention of the public
to the work of the association pos
teTs are being displayed in the win
dows Of the various Rock Island
stores and Offices. At the Riess
drug store are many posters and
pictures representing the history OF
the association from the time of it's
organization in November, 1917, up
e. the present
The association has received as
gift a loose leaf book arranged by
Miss AIDA Muse that is Of particu-
lar interest II contains views of
he home and all clippings that have
bearing on the work of the asso-
citation in its local work
The Camp Fire girls Of the assO-
citation met yesterday afternoon and
Instead OF the regular work they
distributed placards to various bus
mess houses and Offices announcing
the new location Of the association
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-24

q. T.. y. Initiates.
t-iiA@ ton of new members was
Evening star., 1918-08-04
SPECIAL KIND OF CHAPLAIN
IS NEEDED FOR THE ARMY

The Army is still in need of chap
lains. It needs one for every 1900 Of
ficers and men. It wants a special
kind of chaplain: sturdy. upstand-
ing brotherly man between the age of
twenty-one and forty-five, who cares
a good deal more about the welfare
of soldiers than about distinctions in
creeds.
At Camp Zachary Taylor. near
Louisville. the Army is conducting a
school for chaplains. A course in this
school lasts five weeks and after an
interval of a week another class is
started. Usually about ESQ clergymen
begin the course and about 200 COM
plete 1t. The difference represents the
number of those who, for one reason
or another. are found untitled, or who
find the training too strenuous.
To get into this school the candi-
date, IL a Protestant, must have the
approval of committee of the Fed
eral Council of Churches of Christ in
America, l112 Woodward building,
Washington, D. c.: II Roman Cath
olic, of his ecclesiastical superior and
the Catholic Bureau for Army and
Navy Chaplains. $50 14th street north
west, Washington, D. c.; II a Jew, of
the Jewish Welfare Board. Then he
must pass the physical tests of the
local draft board.
While at the school he receives free