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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28
SPEECHES feature PROGRAM
Service Flag Is Presented to the Sons
Of st. George Bouquets Are Given
to Daughters Music Adds
Spice and Spirit.

Celebrating the second anniversary
OF their establishment in Kenosha, the
Daughters Of St. George, Edith Cavell
Lodge, were charming hostesses for the
Sons of St. George at an enjoyable
banquet and dance given in Odd Eel
lows Hall on Monday evening. The
function was one of the most delight
full events in the history of the local
Georgians. Affability and hospitality
characterized every activity of the
evening and made it doubly pleasing
for both hostesses and guests.
Conspicuous among. the guests 81 the
gathering were Sister Elton, Supreme
District Deputy, and Sister Boyd,
Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Dur
ing the course of the evening each of
them made speeches which were both
inspiring and appropriate to an occa-
sion of such moment in the history of
the Edith Cavell lodge.
The banquet, which opened the fes-
tivities Of the evening was in every
way equal to the high standard already
set by the Daughters of St. George.
A delicious menu coupled with ex
cellent. service made it dinner deluxe
and an suspicious entree for the ac
tivities of the function Music and
readings between courses gave an add
ed touch of novelty which greatly en-
HANGED the enjoyment of the banquet.
Following the luncheon program
of oratory brought both interest and
inspiration for both speakers and their
audience. Representing the Daughters
Of st. George, Sister Marie Walker,
Sister May Jackson, and Sister Elsie
Britton, extended the most cordial
greeting to the Sons Of St. George
while the latter made fitting response
through the talks of Brother James
Hood, Brother Arthur Robinson, and
Brother Ernest Robinson. All of the
offerings were brimful OF patriotism
and fraternal kindness and conse-
quently did much to cement the spirit
Of union which has always existed
between Kenosha Georgians.
A feature of the EVENINGS enter
tainment was the presentation of a
service flag to the Sans Of st. George.
The emblem contained four stars,
representing the following members
of the order now in the service of the
American allies: E. Britton, H. Walk
er, F. Hoar and H. Tuxford.
Following this impressive ceremony,
Sisters Boyd, Crossley, and Presley,
were presented with bouquets of roses
as an expression of gratitude for their
many services to the Edith Cavell
lodge The various rites of the dinner
and dance were made much more effec-
tive by reason Of incidental music,
beautifully rendered by Mrs. Hood,
Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Cameron.
The festivities Of the evening con
Guided with dance in which Sons and
Daughters participated with al Of
the eare-frees abandonment so con-
ducive to the success of all social
functions of this kind
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28
WORKERS OR sHIRKERs?
Surgical Dressings Department Appeals
to Local Women for Aid on
WednesdaY Evenings.

There are only two kinds of peO-
pie now during this war, and they are
those who are doing something to win
the swar and those who are not. And
after the war is ended there will
be only two kinds-those who did
something and those who did moth
ing. Those who did something to win
the war will be the political masters
of the allied nations, after this war
is ended''
That is what Lee Nichols, a man
from cover There said in Chicago
the other day, but it is just as true in
Kenosha as Chicago. Americans are
separating themselves into two gen
eral classes, those who did and those
who didn It, workers and shirkers,
patriots and pikers.
Incidentally, as far as women are
concerned Red Cross records and honor
rolls are going to be evidence of their
classification both now and then.
For some weeks now the Surgical
Dressings room at the local Red Cross
headquarters has been open on We'd
nesday evening from 600 O'Clock IN
til 900 O'Clock. So far, so good-but
here's TIE rub, as Hamlet says it.
Very few people have been working
at those hours in service that is very
important to the success and victory
of America and her allies.
Accordingly Mrs. Arthur Fisher is
issuing a special call for worker on
Wednesday evenings. Dressings are
needed for the spring offensive and Ke
nosha women are asked to do their part
in supplying the little life-savers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28
SECRET OF WAR BREAD.
Miss Henderson to Address Meeting at
the High School Building on
Wednesday Afternoon.

The secret of war bread and many
other palatable dishes for a war time
menu will be explained Wednesday
afternoon at three O'Clock by Miss
Henderson at a woman S meeting in
the Domestic Science Rooms of the
Central High School Barley gems,
carrot loaf and chill con carne will be
three war time reflections from the
menu which will be prepared in the
sight of the audience. The meeting
is given for the Ladies Aid Society
and Social Circle of the Congregation
al Church and for all other women of
the city who care TO attend
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28
MRS. CHARLES suMPTER DEAD.
to be Buried from the old
Home on Friday

Mrs. Charles Sumpter, aged 81
years, died at her home at Paris Cor
ners on Tuesday afternoon, after an
illness of four or five weeks. She
is survived by husband; two daugh-
tiers, Alice and Grace; and one son,
Clarence, all of Paris Corners; a ia
ther and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Meredith; two brothers, Herbert and
Ernest, all of Union Grove; and two
sisters, Edna Meredith, of Union
Grove, and Mrs. Ethel Collier, of Des
Moines, Ia. The funeral service will
be held at o'clock Friday afternoon
at the home. Interment will be in
the Union Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Sumpter was born Jan. 80,
1881, and passed her childhood days
on the old Price farm near Paris.
Her maiden name was Mamie Mere
dith. Later the family moved to the
Meredith homestead at Paris Cor
ners. Mrs. Sumpter attended school
in Union Grove and was graduate
of the Union Grove high school, a
member of the class of 1901. In
April, 1902, she was united in mar
riage with Charles Su-npter, of I'm
ion Grove. They moved to the Mere
dith homestead, where Mrs Stump
ter's death occurred Mrs. Sumpter
was member of the Union Grove
Congregational church and was
greatly interested in the activities Of
the church. She was well known and
beloved by all who knew her.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28
EXPECT WISCONSIN TO SAVE
LIVES OF 2,41O BABIES.

Wisconsin is expected to save the
lives of 2,4l0 babies this year, in the
plan announced by Miss Julia Lath-
rop, chief Of the children 5 burean at
Washington. This is a part of the
larger plan for the welfare of the
30,000,000 children under fifteen years
IN this country. The campaign will
commence April 9th, the anniversary
Of this country s entrance into the
war, and will open with a national
weighing and meas ring test.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28

A farewell party for John Wegner
was given at the home of his brother,
Fred Wegner, on Monday evening. The
young patriot left Kenosha today for
the training camp at Van Couver,
Washington, where he win begin his
service with the Stars and Stripes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28

Attorney John B. Simmons of RAJ
cine, widely known to members % the
bar IN Keaosha, is i'll with smallpox at
his home in Racine. The attack is
said to be a light one and it is ex-
pected that Mr.. Simmons viii have an
early recovery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28

Miss Alice Fleming was very pleas
antlv surprised Sunday evening by a
number of her classmates in honor of
her birthday. The evening was pleas
antly spent in games and music after
which refreshments were served and
the guests departed for their homes
wishing Miss Fleming MANY happy re.
turns Of the day.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28

The members of the Kenosha Chap
ter of the Woman s Relief Corps were
entertained at the home of Mrs. New
house on Park street on Monday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Fred Larsen was the
hostess for the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
HIS NEPHEW DIES
IN THE WAR ZONE
Relative Of County Clerk Henry II.
Hubbard Is Victim Of Scarlet
Fever In France.
FATHER NATIVE OF THIS CITY
Only Son OF h. p. Hubbard. Former
Manager Of Thomas Drug Store,
On Casualty List.

Corporal Frank Hubbard, nephew
of County Clerk Henry H. Hubbard,
is dead in France.
News of his death is contained in
today's casualty list of the American
expeditionary force in the war zone.
He lived in Seattle. Wash, and was
the only son of X P. Hubbard, for
mer resident of Rock Island. Cor
poral Hubbard's death was due to
scarlet fever, the press dispatches
said.
He was in the midst of a course at
the University of Washington, when
as a member of the Washington Ma
tional Guard. he was called into serv-
ice on the Mexican border about two
years ago. The regiments that saw
service along the Rio Grande we're the
first to be sent to France under Cen
eral Pershing with whom they had
been in the Mexican campaign.
Father Druggist.
The father of the dead soldier is a
native of this city. At one time he
was manager Of the Thomas Drug
company store. Seventeenth street
and Second avenue Later he went to
Chicago. where he was married and
where Corporal Hubbard was born.
Subsequently the family located in
Seattle where Mr. Hubbard is in the
drug business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
PAINLESS
JOINTS
The Country Is Full Of Them Since
Druggists Commenced to Sell
"NeutrOne Prescription 80"

There is no reason on earth why
any one should suffer another day
with painful, infamed, swollen joints
or muscles or any kind arising from
rheumatism, when you can get a large
bottle of "Neutrone Prescription 99''
for soc and $1.00 the bottle.
Not a liniment, mind you, to clog
up the pores, but blood purifying,
soothing and healing internal remedy
that takes out all soreness and pains
and leaves the muscles feeling fine
and comfortable
You may be so sore and crippled
that you can not get around, but take
a few weeks treatment Of "Neutrone
Prescription 80" and you will enjoy
entire freedom from rheumatism.
Use "Neutrone Prescription 49, for
chronic rheumatism, for govt, for the
kindeys. Use 1t when you feel an
attack coming on and you will be
mighty well pleased with the result
A. j. Riess, the druggist, and leading
druggists everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
SUDDEN TnAW TO
WORK HAVOC HERE
Memory Of Flood Of Two Years Ago
and Inundati0n in South Cause
Apprehension In City.
sQUATTER TOWN IS WORRIED
People Living in Households in West
End Hope for Gradual Break
ing Up Of Ice in River.

With the memory of the inundation
of the lower sections of Rock Island
two years ago still lurking in their
minds, and news dispatches Of the
foods on the Ohio and the Mississippi
rivers below here as a result OF the
ice breaking up coming in. Rock Is
land people are holding some appre-
hension as to what the spring thaw
will bring for this city.
While last year the ice in the river
moved out without causing any dam
age here, two years ago the ice broke
up, twice, the river having frozen over
gorges formed below the city and held
the water back The Mill street fac
tory district was flooded and water
backed into sewers. The sewer pump
at the foot Of Fifth avenue was in
operation for more than q month.
Squatter Tswn Concerned.
Whether or not the ice will give
trouble this year depends as always
on the weather If the temperature
in the spring becomes mild the
ice will become rotten gradually
and no trouble will be experienced
II, however, the weather becomes milo
suddenly and stays that way trouble
may be looked for. OF course, those
persons who are more greatly con
cerned over the ice are the folk who
live in "squatter town." in Households
in the west end of the city. If the
situation becomes serious they will be
driven from their homes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
MILAN RED CROSS
REPORTS ON WORK
Large Amount Of Clothing IL Turns,
In During the Month, Sweater
Being the Favorite.
Branch Of Red Gross in Village Bs,I.
Meeting This Afternoon to Plaa
For More Money,

Mrs. c. II. Hull. secretary Of IN.
Milan auxiliary of the Red Cross n
a monthly report states that the vo,t
in the village has picked up since Ian
month. The Milan chapter is short NJ
workers, but the few who work -.
turning out a large number Of ar,,.
Giles.
The report follows for work done
since Dec. y, 1917: Twelve pairs pa.
jamas. Is bed shirts, pairs bed socks
70 abdominal bandages, 10 T band.
ages. II sweaters, 3 scarfs, 3 pair,
wristlets, 3 trench caps, 5 helmets.
Sixty-seven hanks, or little more
than Is pounds of yarn, were required
for the knitted articles.
Meet This Afterho>a
The offer made by George Buck.
Moline auctioneer. has not been Ar.
cepted as yet, but it was to be consid.
cred at meeting of the organization
this afternoon Mr.. Buck offers To
conduct sale for the benefit Of the
Red Cross il the Milan chapter will
take 1t up. The branch expects to
raise enough money to purchase its
own articles instead OF getting them
from the headquarters in Rock Island
The people in the village should make
success Of this plan and arouse more
interest in the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
MATHERVILLE

Mrs. Lee Davis has returned to her
home in Moline after "A visit with her
mother. Mrs. Nellie Meuir
Walter Wait state mine inspector.
was here Thursday inspecting the mines.
Fred Cameron was accidentally shot
~ the head Thursday by his son-inlaw,
tleve Lee Mr.. Lee was taking the
shells out Of his gun. when 1t was dis
charged. the bullet striking Mr.. Cam
erOn a CHANGING blow on the forehead.
,rhe wound will not prove serious.
Joe Purvis was visitor in Rock Is
land over Sunday
Miss Hannah Russell entertained a
number of young folks at her home
Friday evening. The time was spent
dancing Refreshments were served by
the hostess
Willard Haddick has started work at
the Coal Valley mine.
The Cation restaurant was entered by
thieves Wednesday evening and sew
eral punchboards, watches, and a small
amount of money was taken, other val
tables being overlooked, Entrance was
gained by breaking a glass in the rear
door. There is no clue to the guilty
parties
Gust Bengston of Rock Island was a
weekend visitor with friends here
Robert +, Lee of Chicago. superin-
tendent Of the Coal Valley Mining COM
pany. was here on business Wednesday.
itor in Moline.
John Hodge of East Moline was here
Monday looking for employment.
c. o Beers of Davenport was here
on business Wednesday.
James Haddck has returned home
from Des Moines, where he went to at
tend the funeral of his sister
The D0ugherty mine loaded car of
coal last week and shipped it to Gen
cseu.
Z The Knights Of Pythias lodge will
give a dance at the opera house Friday
evening, the proceeds to be donated to
the Red Cross.
Hugh German Of East Moline was a
visitor here last week.
I'D Hillery was Rock Island pas
senger SATURDAY,
Wallie Gustafson was called to Mo-
line Thursday to attend the funeral of
his mother
Ell Irwin has moved his family here
from Sherrard. Mr.. Irwin recently pur-
chased the Hallas restaurant and bar
Der shop.
A large number from here attended
the funeral Of J. W. Gilchrist at Dav-
export Thursday. Mr.. Gilchrist was
formerly foreman at the Alden coal
mine here.
Olof Pearson received word from Ca =
Die last week that his son had been
accidentally shot but that the wound
would not prove serious.
John Lawson made business trip
to Aledo Saturday.
Anton Gollick and son Frank have
returned home from Christopher where
they have been working in the mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
REYNOLDS

Farmers in this section report that
there is sufficient seed corn on hand for
all local needs, if it proves to be of good
quality. Few, however, have as yet
made the tests necessary to prove its
fertility and quality. A small lot test
ing sc per cent was sold recently at
s1315 per bushel Other sales have
been made at prices ranging from $12
to $40 per bushel. The local agent for
the seed houses is selling guaranteer
seed at $50 per bushel, but the guam
tity is limited
Very little corn is still left in the
fields, but none is being shipped to the
markets. 1t is more profitable to feed
than to ship at present prices for stock
Seventy-five per cent of the crop in this
section is soft and is being fed on the
farms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
CLUBS AT COLLEGE
CONSOLIDATE. INTO
ONE ORGANIZATION

At a general meeting Of members
OF Augustanas three debating clubs
yesterday afternoon at Ills, It was
decided to proceed to the organization
Of new debating society in the In
stitution. with those present at the
first meeting as a charter member
ship, and allow the old organizations
to die of modification. Opinion was
practically unanimous for the consOl-
idation movement.
Eugene Youngert. president OF the
Gladstone club, was elected temporary
chairman and Hult Wilson. temporary
secretary. A committee of three was
chosen to draw up plans for organ
ization, this committee. composed of
Luther Kron, representing the Web
ster, Eugene Youngert of the Glad
stone and Eric Wahlstrom from the
Balfour Report of the committee
will be made at meeting next
Wednesday.
Miss Dorothy Peterson of Moline
was yesterday afternoon awarded the
honor of representing the Adelphic
Literary society of Augustana in dra-
matte reading in the annual contest
with the Phrenokosmian society. Her
sole opponent for the honor was Miss
Goldie Weinrott. Judges were P. ii.
Lange, Miss Myrtle Larson and Miss
Veva Marley.
Miss Peterson rendered "The Lost
Word by Henry Van Dyke and the
audience was unanimous in declaring
that she had given this popular selec-
ton far better than any rendition 81
it than those in attendance had ever
before heard. Each Of the characters
was made to appear wildly before the
audience Miss Weinrott gave an ex-
ceilent rendition of Pauline Pavlov-
ma" and it was with difficulty that the
judges could decide between the con-
testants The vote was two to one
for Miss Peterson.
Previous to the contest, the dorm
quartet" composed of Oscar Dahl
quist, Joe Forsberg, Herbert Olander
and Carl Peterson, gave selection
and proved so popular that it was
called back repeatedly for encores.
Further contests within the Adelph-
ic society will take place in the COM
| ing meetings, the boys declamatory
being scheduled for next Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
SHOPPERS URGED
TO AID DEALERS
Asked to Cooperate in "Carry Home
NGur Pareslr Drive That is Being
Launched.
TO GREATLY HELP RED CROSS
All Merchants Will Soon be Supplied
With Stickers for Every Pack.
age Sold.

In few days Rock Island shoppers
who glance at their parcel as they
walk out of store will note that a
small sticker is on the package. This
little seal means that the carrier OF
the parcel has saved the dealer 13
cents and at the same time given the
local chapter of the Red Cross two
cents towards helping the boys who
are over in the trenches.
Dealers are calling for the seals
every day and are cooperating all
they possibly can in order to make the
carry home your parcel drive" COM
plete success. Dealers not only save
themselves neat little sum on 200
parcels but help the relief work of the
Rock Island Red Cross considerably
Those in charge of the campaign
urge Rock Island women to carry
home every single package that can
be carried and to boost the drive by
having everyone do the same. Those in
charge expect to have each loyal citi-
zen, within short time. acting as his
own delivery boy, taking the articles
bought and placing them under his
arms and march proudly home feeling
that he is doing a little bit for the
society
Will Supply All.
Ii is the intention Of the local COM
mittee in charge to supply every
dealer in the city with the stickers
and to have them boost the work as
they can. In many cases the patrons
Of various stores will make small
purchases and will have all of them
delivered where they might carry q
few and have the heavier parcels de-
livered. This will be eliminated. The
drive was started not only to boost
the fnuds of the Red Cross but to GU,
down unnecessary overhead expenses
Of the merchants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
See Display East Window
For Rent

We overheard a conversation
the other day which again
proves to us the extreme lack of
Rooms to Rent" in Davenport.
This man said that he and his
friend had walked all over the
city for a day and a half looking
for a room and finally found one
they could have for One Week
Only-then would have to leave
as it was already rented.
High cost of living can be ma
terially reduced by furnishing
an extra room which you really
don't need and rent it to one,
two or three men who have come
to Davenport to work and must
have a place to sleep.
Furnishing Room to Rent
costs very little. You do not need
expensive nor very much furni-
ture and in a very short time
your room rent will be paying a
good part of your house rent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-31
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying little semo
furnished by any druggist for Sc. Extra
large bottle, SLIGO. Healing begins the
moment zemo is applied. In short time
usually every trace of eczema, letter.
pimples, rash, tlackheads and similar
skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making 4
vigorously healthy, always use zemn tn
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. It Is not
greasy salve and it does not stain. Wher
others fail it is the one dependable t1eat
ment for skin troubles Of all kinds.
The E. W. Rose Co, Cleveland, O.