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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
$1,000 WILL BUILD
SUBMARINE KILLERS
IN F0RD'S FACTORY

DETROIT, Mich, Feb 2j.-An-
nounccmcnt was made today by the
Ford Motor company that work was
started yesterday at River Rouge, a
suburb on a shipbuilding plant that
is to turn out submarine-killerS The
buildings, which are to cover five acres,
will probably be completed in May 1t
is understood that the plant will en-
ploy between 10000 and 5000 men.
The boats can be launched in a canal
at the plant and taken to the Atlantic
ocean via the Detroit river and Great
lakes.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
I'D IS VICTOR
1rOR ROkLAH0MANS
\ IN PARENT FIGHT
Enid Girls Father Consents TO
Wedding In Kansas City,

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 2j-(Special)
Cupid was victor today IN a stormy
scene at police headquarters when
Adam s. Garis. an Enid Okla, atior
ney, attempted 10 prevent the marriage
Of his 0-year- old daughter, Elizabeth.
to Lincoln Seeley n years old
The couple won the consent Of the
irate parent and married, the father be
ing a witness.
The young woman and her sister
Julia, l0years old, were dctalyd az The
union station last night when they ar
rived here after running away from
home in Enid Seelcy was arrested
when he went to police headquarters 10
claim his bride.
Feared "City Slieker"
II was all because the father be
Ieyed the young women were being
victimired BY some unScrupulous CITY
man. His anger cooled however, when
Seeley produced evidence that he had
made preparations to marry Miss Carr,
Il was several years ago that Scelty,
then living in Enid. met Miss Cars,
he told the police. He came to Kansas
City and absence made him grow more
fond OF her. lie obtained job as chef
In a restaurant and Christmas visited
his old home. He proposed but the
Enid girl obeyed her fathers com
mand that she refuse the suit
y Seeley returned TO Kansas City, saved
his money and wrote often to the young
woman. Recently she agreed TO run
away from home and marry him. lie
sent her tickets for herself and sister
and Tuesday the girls stole away from
home.
Forgot to Burn Letter.
Rut they forgo, to burn the last LET.
Ter from Seeley and the father found
il. He telegraphed the police to hold
the girls. He believed they were fall
ing into the hands Of white slaycrs
Seeley protested his intentions had
been honorable. He proved he had
rented and furnished an apartment at
1916 Forest avenue. lie showed that his
employer and wife had agreed to be
present at the wedding. lie called at.
tention to the fact that he had sent
tickets for two, that Miss Garis sister
might accompany her and be assured
that there was nothing wrong.
"Papa you're wrong lie loves me
and | love him." Miss Garis said
you'll have TO give il"
"Never," said the father.
After an hour OF delberation, how
ever, he changed his mind and accom-
panied the couple to the marriage IL
cense clerks office at the courthouse
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23

Mr. Pruie,t refreshed your memory and
that he seemed to know more about It
than YOU did,"
well, Mr. Pruiett didn't cause me
to change my mind"
"How did Williams throw his hand
back"
Like this" whipping hand to hip)
what did Patterson do after the
shooting"
"lIc moved up towards the body OF
Williams"
"ls this pretty clear in your mem
ory?'
"Ycs it is pretty clear"
"Had Williams shown any signs OF
sinking down before the. shooting
cndcd?"
mo. | don't think so"
Didn't the first shot come before you
ever saw Patterson at all''
mo"
Three More witnesses.
Before you testified that Williams
had thrown his hand back didn't YOU
read in the papers that he had made
such movement towards his hip
pocket"
"No"
"Were you acquainted with Mr.
Pruictt when he talked to YOU
"Yes."
The defense expected to use three
more witnesses this afternoon One
important witness, David Stroud, wa,
not present when his name was called
and an attachment was ordered issued
for him by the court The letters tc
be introduced by the defense will not
he placed in the hands Of the jury be
fore MONDAY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
CLUB HOLDS
SEMI ANNUAL MEETING

The semi annual meeting n the
Tcctor club composed oi fourteen
statesmen Of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass
company working from the Oklahoma
city office is being held al the Skivln
hotel today The members Of the club
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23

had luncheon at the Skiryin and at Q
O'Clock went into esccutiye session.
Alter the banquet tonight the cms
members win attend the performances
at The Liberty thcalcr Besides tl's
regular member, OF the club n tha
meeting today there are two rcpr essn-
iatiye, from the home office Johs
Wi,ne,h and Z. f. T. Hlrncll
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23

Our government must have funds to
Garry on" These funds can be safely
drawn but from two sourccs-incrcaScd
production and increased saving. Buy
one War Savings Stamp every week
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
NEW YORK, Feb q There Is to
N be no lack Of color in the spring
.,UtuVtgfV

This is as it should he We have
been sombcr enough this winter, good
ness knows ard what England calls the
"chcero spirit is helped along by col
oriul clothes and good looking ones
at that
The Anglo Saxon peoples have al
ways prldcd themselves on the fact that
they could take cheerful and opt
mstic view oi extreme diliicullle' II
has been said Of these peoples for cen
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
In Our Advertisement in Tomorrow's Oklahoman


the oeock
of the
by all Oahoman promptly Monday
a sharp Remember at RorabaughErowns
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-23
WITNESSES SAY
WILLIAMS PUT
HAND TO POCKET
Ccon,Inusd From PATE ~

less and admitted that he had not scen
quite all he thought he had IN regard
10 the killing Boa,Iey said that he wa
a stranger m town and was looking for
lhe kres' store ON the morning Of the
tragedy
why were YOU looking north on
Robinson avenue II YOU already knew
that the krc,S store was on the south
side oi Main street,"
well ! just happened 10 he looking
~ the place where the boy rode up with
hl, wheel
what did Patterson do before he
firrlt'
"lIc checked up a little and stepped
20 the right"
Did Not Raise Hand
"DI YOU see The oit man place his
hand at DO, hap p0Ckct.N
81 saw the hand when ir>was a. the
hip pocket"
"Dd the old man raise h' hand. or
throw II up"
NO. not after he shooting com
mcnccd"
"IIow long dld Js.told nj, hand back
toward HI, r0Ckcf.'
IAN the time lhc shooting was going
on"
isn't IL fact that you didn't look
mp az all until after thc first shot was
ilrcdE
NO"
"Did you tell Charlie MrCloul before
that the old man had pat hi, hand tu.
ward his hip and held It there tlII the
shooting was ali over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Dance of Seasons Fine Success.

The dance of the seasons present
ed by the children who have been
using the Long View park play
grounds during the summer, last
evening at the grounds proved a
tremendous success and the affair
was a great credit to the instructor,
Miss Marian Dauber. and the chill
dren who participated The natur-
ally beautiful setting of the park
was made still more attractive by
carefully placed decorations to add
to the effect of the performance.
The children were gOwned in airy,
cool looking costumes to represent
clouds, HOW'RE, the wind, etc. The
spirit of the dance impersonated by
PetronilIa Stauduhar was nicely
given. GOWned in white with a
gold trumpet, she executed a grace
full solo dance Viola Shearer as
the wind, dressed in soft grey with
a silver windhorn, also gave a solo
dance. Henrietta Dittman was the
queen of the flowers and several
hundred children impersonated
rosebuds. blue birds, butterflies,
clouds, raindrops and sunbeams,
leaves and snowfakes. the tiny chill
dren impersonating the latter and
covering the earth with confetti to
represent the snow. The story of
the fete is briefly this:
The queen of spring arrives to
find the rosebuds are still sleeping.
She calls to her helpers, the blue
birds, butterflies. clouds and rain
drops to awaken them. After sew
eral unsuccessful attempts the sun
and sunbeams are called At last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
DOCTORS MAKE
IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT
They Take The Public In Their
Confidence.

Reliable physicians believe that
broken down nerve tissues need
not a bracer but a builder like
Phosphates and Iron. To get these
essential food tonics to the nerves
has long been the big question.
A successful physician says,
''PhOsphated Iron is an especially
adapted discovery that has solved
the problem of giving Phosphates
and Iron in such a way that the
nervous system can actually take
hold of it
Another. an equally important
mission Of Phosphated Iron is to
build up anaemic (thin, weak. wat
ery) blood BY charging it with
good health-giving Iron.
A leading Doctor says, 'Phos-
phated Iron is the best Iron tonic
that 1 have ever prescribed, its
results are remarkable.
Strengthening the nerves. build
ing up their starved tissues and
recharging weak, watery blood
with the great health restoratives.
Iron and Phosphates is the mission
OF Phosphated Iron. You who are
nervous, weak. anaemic 0ack OF
Iron IL the blood. all in, and run
down cannot afford to turn down
the help that Phosphated Iron Of
fers.
Specialize insure physicians
and their patients receiving the
genuine PhOsphated Iron we have
put up in capsules only, so 90 not
allow dealers 10 substitute pills or
tablets Insist on the genuine in
capsules only. A J. Riess, and
leading druggists ,-'sA-'1ls -
(AdY.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Marshall-GibSOn.

Announcements have been re-
ceived by local friends of the mar
riage OF Miss Pauline Ida Gibson,
Gibson, and Newton c. Marshall,
son of the late OctaviOus Marshall
and Mrs. Annie Marshall of Kan
sas City. the ceremony having
been performed July at the
brides home in Houghton. Mich.
The bridegroom is well known in
the tri-cities, having lived here for
a number of years. His father,
Octavius Marshall, one of the best
known organ makers in the Unit
ed States. who died May 10 of this
year, had a factory in Moline a
number of years ago, which was
the old Moline Organ company. j.
l.. Lancashire, John Turner and
Edward Harris were part owners,
and the company afterwards was
known as the Lancashire-M Marshall
Organ company.
Mr.. Marshall is a mining engi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

Heatherbell club had a very nice
meeting Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs Alex Donald, all but three OF
the members being present, one OF
the absent ones having been Mrs.
]. b. Craig, who went to Canada
some time ago to see her son De.
fore he left for oversee military
duties. The meeting opened with
prayer for the boys who are fight
ing. many of the club members hav-
ing relatives in the service. Rou-
tine business was transacted and
the women planned for a picnic to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
South Park Guild Meets.

The July session of the Woman's
guild of South Park Presbyterian
church was held yesterday in the
church parlors, Mrs. W. P. Quayle
presiding in the absence of the
president, Mrs w. o. Litten, who is
sojourning in the north. A letter of
greeting to the society was read by
the secretary, Mrs. H. c. Spaulding.
written by Mrs. Litten. Mrs. Roy
Marshall was chairman of the day
and with her committee served re-
freshments. The guild will hold a
picnic, Aug. s at Long View park,
plans being completed for the affair
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

Members of the Golden circle of
the First Methodist Sunday school,
with their teacher, Miss Gertrude
Fitzpatrick as hostess, went to the
Watch Tower Tuesday, where they
spent a most delightful outing. The
afternoon hours passed quickly with
games and in the enjoyment of the
park amusements. At 6 O'Clock a
course dinner was served with COW
ers laid for IS, Mrs. W. B. Miller
being a special guest of honor. The
young women remained for the ev-
ening band concert and found the
Tower cool and delightful. This is
one of a series of summer parties
the next to be a picnic in the early
part of August
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Aid Society Birthday Party.

One of the committees of the Lad
les Aid society of Grace Lutheran
church entertained at a. birthday
party yesterday at the home of Mrs.
Andrew kempe, 1892 Eighth ave
nue.. Admission was gained upon
the payment of as many pennies as
the individual is years old. A goodly
number of people were inattendance
afternoon and evening and a nice
sum will be realized. Refreshments
were served in the course of the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

her home, S12 Thirty-fourth street.
japanese lanterns were strung on
the porch and the company was en-
tertained with victrola music and
they later danced to the music. Re
freshments were served in the
course of the evening. The club
will be enterta!ne next time by
Miss Barbara Kempe, 1882 Eighth
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
SOCIAL EVENTS

the buds awake and bloom. Soon
fall comes. with the wind and the
bright leaves. One by one they fall
and are covered by tiny snowtiakes.
After the dancing the children
and their audience sang The Star
Spangled Banner"
The festival will be repeated to-
morrow at the east end park, Lin
coin and is open to all who care
to attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Party to Honor Miss Clara Hess.

Last evening girls of the steno-
graphic department. Royal Neigh
bors of America. gave a dinner
party at the Watch Tower in hon
or OF Miss Clara Hess of Omaha.
Neb.. who is the house guest of
Mrs. f. II. Dahlberg. S12 Forty
fourth street The table was very
prottily decorated with cut flowers.
covers being laid for nine. A four
course dinner was served. after
which several of the girls gave
some very good toasts.
A number of pictures were TAX
en- of the happy group, after which
all participated in the various
kinds of amusement at the tower.
The music by the symphony or
chestra was also greatly enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
SociaI Announcements

In case Of rain the picnic ar
ranged for tomorrow at Lincoln
park the east end Fairgrounds for
the children Of all Fairgrounds
will be postponed until Monday A
feature Of the afternoon viii be the
flower fete, The Dance Of the
Seasons"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Party at Park for Visitor.

Miss GoIdie Cassine of Cedar
Rapids. who is the guest of Miss
Florence Gantert. l50412 Second
avenue, was guest of honor at a
pretty party given by her hostess
yesterday at Long View park. A
dinner was served in the late after
noon and the company remained for
the flower fete given by the children
at the Fairgrounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

played and winners or the favors
were Misses Hazel Walker. Marie
Carlson, Marion Stoddard and MIL
dred Hudson. Refreshments were
served also on the lawn, each place
being marked by tiny wicker bas-
ket filled with candies. Miss Swish
er was given a complete bathing
costume with receptacle in which
to carry il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Mrs. Sanborn Mission Hostess.

Mrs. Margaret SanbOrn IN her
home 1924 First avenue, was the
hostess yesterday evening to the
members Of the WOman's Mission
society of the United Presbyterian
church, the time of meeting being
changed from the afternoon TO the
evening The book African Trails"
which the society has been reading
during the past season. was fin
ished. each of the members taking
some part in the discussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

be held in two weeks at Campbell's
island. The home was decorated In
quantities of lovely golden glow.
Later in the afternoon dainty two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess. Mrs. II. Il. Kerr, Forty
third street. Rock Island, will be
the August hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

Sergeant Charles nunsmore, sta
toned at Camp Greene, Charlotte.
y. c., and who is home on a two
weeks furlOugh, was guest of hon
or at dinner party given Wednes-
day night by his sisters. Mrs. R. E.
Neal and Mrs. Frank Thomas, at
the home of the latter, 826 Twenty
fourth street. Dinner was served
in several courses at o'clock with
covers Lard for % relatives. The
house was decorated with flags and
garden flowers in honor of the oc-
casion. The after-dinner hours
were spent informally with music
and general sociability. Guests
from out of the city were I. Ours OF
Randolph, Neb, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Dunsmore of Manly, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

asked 10 attend and soldiers sta.
toned at Rock Island arsenal will
be special guests. The young
women are expected 10 take any
car TO the Tower that is convenient
for them. but special cars Will he
provided for the return trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Tranhagen.LindenhalI.

Rev. l.. Hadaway at the parson-
age of the Memorial Christian
church Wednesday omciated at the
marriage of Miss Eva Lindenhall of
Cayruga, Ind. and Hubert II. Trap
hagen of Chrisman, Ill. The groom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Workers Picnic al Park.

The workers class of the First
Baptist church enjoyed a very sue
cessful picnic at Long View park
yesterday afternoon. The families
of the members were invited and at
$50 supper was laid for IS. After
supper games were played into
which everyone entered and which
they enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Soldier Dancing Party at Tower.

The next of the series Of dancing
parties given by the social com
mittee of the war camp cOmmun-
ity service. will be held tomorrow
evening at the Watch Tower inn.
Young women holding cards Of in
vitation to the series Of parties are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Happy Circle in Davenport.

Members Of the Happy circle
spent the afternoon yesterday as
guests in the home of Mrs Charles
Grover. 921 West Third street, Day-
export. The afternoon was so
warm that the ladies spent the time
largely in visiting Their hostess
served a delightful luncheon car
ried out in a pretty yellow and
white scheme. The table center
piece was a basket of small yellow
sunflowers and other table appoint
Iuents were in the same color. In
two weeks the club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. James Pierce on
Gaines street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Lawn Party to Celebrate Birthday.

Miss Elizabeth Swisher celebrat-
ed the anniversary of her birth yes
terday by entertaining a company
of girl friends at her home, 2407
Eighth avenue The affair was held
on the lawn which was brightly
trimmed with Japanese lanterns and
flowers and made most attractive.
Five tables at games of bunco were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Sunday school Outing at Island.

Two special cars conveyed mem
hers of the Memorial Christian
Sunday school TO Campbeli's island
yesterday for the annual outing, a
company OF 125 enjoying the day
Immensely. Picnic dinner was
served at noon and the afternoon
was devoted to games. sports.
swimming, rowing, etc, every one
having a merry time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Society Picnic at Long View.

Mrs. E F. Burch was hostess yes
rerday Afternoon TO the members of
the Ladies' Aid society of the Fiji
teenth Avenue Christian church en-
tertaining at Long View park. The
afternoon was spent informally and
very delightfully."- and light refresh
ments We're served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
w eel. Picnic at Tower.

Members OF the klngsbury
branch of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union and their fam
lilies, in goodly numbers journeyed
TO the Watch Tower yesterday for
an all day outing. A picnic lunch
was served at noon, many of the
company remaining also for the
evening to enjoy the band concert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

neer of Bonaventura, Colombia. he
being the only one of the four
sons of Octavius Marshall who is
not engaged in the making of or
cans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Club Plans Banquet.

At a meeting of the Reliance club
of Grace Lutheran church held last
evening at the home of Andrew
Kempe, 1892 Eighth avenue, plans
were made for the annual banquet
which will be held Aug. 26 at the
Watch Tower inn. Members of the
Ladies' Aid society of the church
will be the special guests of the
men. The evening was spent in
formally and lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Gotta Kanc Climb Entertained.

Members of the Octa Kang club
enjoyed the hospitality of Miss
Linnea Johnson last evening when
she entertained at a porch party at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

is a soldier stationed at Rock Is
land arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
SPECIALS SATURDAY,
JULY -. 1918

Basco waffle syrup. Beardsley'S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
The Idea of the Gately Policy Is


to
small sums-weeky monthly, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

Children's tennis rae
kets, good quality, SI.2
values for IT,
each ~
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-09-13
JOHN S NOEL, 6RAn0 MASTER OF 900
FELLOWS

The Grand United Order Of
Odd Fellows in their b. M. G. in
New York this week elected Hon.
John S. Noel Of Montgomery.
Fayette county. W. Va, Grand
Master and q splendid corps OF
officers with him. In the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Noel the Odd Fellows
have done q splendid thing be-
cause he has been actively ident-
lied with the growth and devel
opment Of this great order for
more than . quarter of q century
He served as district grand mas
ter Of West Virginia for thirteen
years, retired for q few years
and four years ago was re-elect
ed district grand master. He
has worked hard to bring the
West Virginia jurisdiction up IL
its present high position and he
10 ripe in experience and train
ing, 10 successful business
man and will no doubt do for the
whole order what be has done
for West Virginia.
We congratulate the order and
Mr.. Noel and as West Virginian,
we take pride in such higi
honor coming to the state.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-09-13
Successful Revival
AT MT. CHAPEL BAPT. CHURCH
Conducted BY Rev. c. A. Smith.
of Christiansburs VI.

For ten nights, he Mt. Chapel Baptist
conducted revival which 10 said 70 b~
the greatest meeting ever held in this
city. The interest and spiritual enthusi-
asm ran high from start To finish md in
spite OF the inelement weather, this bean
tiful church ~ss crowded each nlght
With saints and sinners TO hear the :pox-
erfui, gospel sermons By Rev. q. A..
smith, Of Christisnsburg, Va, Who
preschep nine wonderful sermons. In a
plain, practical way. he led sinners 20
see their lost condition TO the extsnt that
they came forward and accepted the
Lord JESUS. Rev. smith 10 . reviysli.t
Ut the hrst order and his sermons not on
" convicted SINNERS but revived 70 great
er spiritual activity. Rev. l.. A. Wat
kins. the pastor. ~s- present each night
and assisted IN this splendid nesting
forty-t~O we're added 70 the church.
bspt'<'ng will take the first SUNDAY IN
October.
Rev. smith had 70 leave Mood.v
morning Tor home - his daughter 80
sick, with tire hope Of coming back 10
conduit the revival At the Upland Bsp-
tiss church Of which Rev. w.tkins /. al
- pastor.