Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05
SILVIS

School will begin here next Monday
after Il two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Phoebe Bruce, who has been ill,
is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Blackman and children have
been Ill
e Mrs. Grace Murray and children re-
turned home to Cedar Rapids after Wis
ting relatives here for some time
In order to conserve coal, cottage
prayer meetings will be held at the diff
ferent homes every Wednesday evening
instead of the church, under the leader
ship of Rev. Mr.. Van Lear.
The regular semi monthly meeting of
the Ladies' Aid society of the Silvis
Memorial Methodist church was held as
usual Thursday afternoon at the church.
After the devotional exercises and reg
ular business and some hours passed
quickly in needlework and converse
ton. "a nice lunch was served by the re-
freshment committee. A large collec-
ton was taken.
p Miss Blanche Leasure visited rela-
tives in Rock Island last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinchman are visiting
relatives at Horton and Topeka, Kan.
The members and friends Of the La
dies Aid society of the Baptist church
met as usual Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Mildred Dorman and mother of
Moline spent Tuesday here with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs Justin NJ Washburn entertain
ed the members and friends of the Will
ing Workers club Saturday afternoon.
After the devotional exercises and reg
ular business, some time was spent In
sewing and general sociabllity. Later
nice lunch was served by the hostess.
The club is composed of the members
of Mrs. Washburn's Sunday school class
of the Silvis Memorial Methodist church.
Hazel Hinchman and family have ar
rived home from visit in Topeka,
Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. LAHORE of East
Moline visited at the George Hampshire
home Tuesday.
Mrs. Mitchell has returned home from
visit in Chicago
Mr.. De Pape and family have moved
to ST Paul, Nom.
Mrs Phoebe Bruce has recovered
from recent illness.
Rev. James Pryce Payne is visiting
with relatives in Denver, Colo.
Mrs. Rettig is i'll.
The Misses Winnifred Maritime
Blanche Leasure and Bernice@ kincaid
arranged very delightful watch party
at the odd Fellows hall New Year $
eve. Twelve couples We're present. A
delicious supper followed some tune
spent in games, contests and music.
The young people had very enjoy
able evening.
Lester Crawford and family have re-
turned home from a visit with rela-
tives at Council Bluffs. Iowa.
The Misses Louise and Amy Newton
have arrived home from visit at Port
Byron at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank SHELTON.
Miss Marie Walsh returned home to
Washington, ID. c., after visiting rela-
tives here.
Tuesday afternoon and evening the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Newton
was the scene of a most delightful par
ty on the occasion of Mrs. Newton :
30th birthday anniversary, The home
was very beautifully decorated with
red. white and blue crepe paper and
holly A cake, bearing so lighted can
dies in gilt holders. graced the center
of the table An elaborate menu was
served. including holiday dainties- The
intervening hours Were spent in music
conversation, games and contests. Much
merriment prevailed throughout the
afternoon and evening and il was an
occasion which will be long remem-
bered by the guests. large number
of beautiful and useful gifts were lett
with Mrs. Newton
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Brown
was the scene of a very pleasant social
affair saturday evening. when they en-
tertained the members of the Entire
Nous club and friends. The rooms ana
table throughout We're decorated with
holly and Christmas greenery. A nice
luncheon followed some time spent in
games in which Mesdames Harper, shy
der and Smith won prizes.