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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Obituary
Mrs. Charles A. Roahme.

| Mrs. Charles A BOehme, one of
Rock Islands we'll beloved women,
/ died yesterday morning at O'Clock
at her home, 1910 Twenty-ninth
street, after an illness of several
months. She was, however. only
confined to her room a few days.
Mrs. Boehme had been a resident
of this city for the last - years.
and in that time by her charming
personality and beautiful character
had won a large circle of friends.
She had been prominent in the work
Of the Rock Island Woman's club
having served two years as chair
man of the study department and
for the same time member of the
executive committee. She had been
identified in philanthropic work of
the city, such as the Liberty loan
drives, registration of women; in
fact, everything that the women of
this city have been called upon for.
She was a prominent member of
Broadway Presbyterian church and
for the last few years of the South
Park Presbyterian church, having
been one of the most active work
ers, and held prominent offices in
many Of the societies of both
churches.
Mrs. Charles Boehme, nee Miss
Lena Reierson, was born in Mon
roe, Wis, Nov %, 1863. There are
besides her husband to mourn her
passing, two sons, Charles A. Jr.,
who is now serving in the navy and
IS stationed at Brooklyn, n. Y, and
at home, and her adopted
daughter, Miss Lila Boehme, also
at home. Her only daughter, Miss
Marguerite, preceded her in death
10 years. She is also survived by
her parents, seven sisters and one
brother
Funeral services will be held
from South Park PRESBYTERIAN
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O.
Rev w. G. Oglevee, pastor of that
church, officiating. Interment will
be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
BRITAIN PLANS
BANQUET TO Be
GIVEN WILSON
Elaborate Arrangements Being
Made at Buckingham Palace
for Social Affair.

London. Monday, Dec. 23.-Ar-
rangements for the banquet to be
given Friday night in honor OF
President Wilson are similar to
those made for the king of Den
mark during his recent visit to
London. The banquet room in
Buckingham palace is decorated in
white and gold and has some of the
finest tapestries in existence. II is
the largest room in the palace.
There is a throne at one end, but
this probably will be hidden by
flowers. In the other end is an
organ loft, which will accommo-
date the orchestra on the night of
the banquet
The substitution of the dinner to
be given by Premier Lloyd George
for the banquet which was to have
been given at Lancaster house on
Saturday night means that it will
be a much smaller and more init
mate assemblage, the president
meeting only a smaller body of men
from the imperial war cabinet.
It has been decided that Mr. Will
son will dine with King George at
Buckingham palace Monday even
ing. He will leave the palace at 9
O'Clock Tuesday morning, pass
through lines of troops on his way
to the station and take his train for
Dover. 1t was announced today
that the reception at Guild hall Sat
urday will occur in the great hall
instead of the library. This will
enable a much larger company to
witness the ceremoney incident to
the presentation of the address to
the president.
::'The Belgian suite" in Buchng-
ham palace. which the president
and Mrs. Wilson will occupy, is on
the first floor of the palace, facing
the garden Probably one of the
most handsomely furnished of the
seven rooms comprising the suite
is the Spanish room" which is in
tended for a dressing room. On
either side of the handsomely deco
rated fireplace there stands re-
Bull cabinets. These and
other cabinets in the room, of an
tique design, are considered of
great value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
MUELLER ORDERED
TO HOSPITAL FOR
INJURED YANKEES

Lieutenant A. n. Mueller IS in
Rock Island today enroute to Long
Beach, Long Island, n. Y, where
he has been ordered 10 report for
duty in the United States general
hospital No. SO, on reconstruction
work.
He has been stationed at Camp
Mcclellan. Ala, as a member Of tbs
medical corps and has been ser7-
ing as sanitary inspector. The unit
of which Lieutenant Mueller was
a member was fully prepared f0rI
overseas duty but Spanish influenza
at the point of embarkation pre-
vented the moving of the unit FROM
Camp Mcclellan The signing ofI
the armistice was further reason
for the issuance Of orders prevent /
ing overseas duty. Lieutenant Mue-
Ter entered service in July.
Bescohol ask Beardsley'S 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
HORST FURNISHES
HOUSING WORKERS
DAY OF PLEASURE

In order TO show its appreciation
of employees whose homes are out
of the city and VINO are remaining
in this community TO aid the gov
eminent in its housing work, the
Henry ". Horst company has ar
ranged programs which will be
given at the Rock Island and East
Moline project barracks.
A general committee in charge is
composed Of W F Bacon. chair
man; p. Il. Lorenz, J. J. Rathbun,
Charles Z. Peterson, John Wood,
Miss Bessie Durham, E J. CorcOran
and l. F. Wendt.
The job managers at each of the
projects have appointed various
decorating. program, refreshment
ana transportation committees in
order to make the day a success.
At the Rock Island project,
Thirty fourth street and Eighteenth
avenue. the following program will
be carried out:
TO , p. m.-ChrisJmas dinner.
/ Address Rev. David A Johnson
n Entertainer-Floyd Wilson.
Motion pictures.
Music
TO 7 p. Christmas supper.
TO s p. m.-Motion pictures.
s p. m.-Special music and COM
munity singing.
At the Moline project the pro-
gram viii be held on Christmas
morning and the employees from
here viii go to the Rock Island or
East Moline commissary for din
her.
At East Moline Christmas dinner
VIII be served at noon and the fol-
lowing program has been arranged
1.45-Address Rev Carroll.
2.00-Talk with stereoptican
views of war conditions in Euro
pean countries, by John W. Casio.
2.45-PianO and violin duet.
500 Recitation, The Service
Flag" by Howlet Olsen.
3:I0-Address by Henry W.
Horst.
3:30-Music and singing.
wrestling match
4:4O-BOHng match
A dancing project is to be given
at the East Moline commissary on
Friday night This is TO be get
together" party for the employees
on all three projects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
ONLY SON KILLED.
ON THELAST DAY
Sad News Comes TO Mr.. ana
Walter Croker That Murl
Met Fate NOV. II.

Killed in action Of the is., :.
OF hostIlities, Nov. Il. was tbs -,
Of Private Murl ". Croeker -.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Croker. 10,
Thirty-seyenth street News Of N,
death came to the parents tos.-
telegram from the war de- 7
ment. 1p4tl-
Private Croker was % year, =,
age and the only child Hs ,.
employed as steamftter al The 49,
he entered the army, in septen ~
I9li. lie was first trained at ca,
Dodge and later at Canp piS -
Arkansas. just before bei1g - "
overseas he was stationed A. 60 80
Merritt, \ J He left this coTT M
last June and served In Fran
member Of Company D. Tbi--
ninth infantry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
PERSONAL POINTS

Lieutenant and Mrs. C. E Robb
are expected to arrive in this city
tonight. Lieutenant Robb has been
stationed in the medical CORPS at
Camp Greenleaf, Fort OgIethorpe.
Ga, and received his honorable
discharge Saturday. Mrs. Robb has
been with him since a few weeks
after his entrance into the service.
Dr. G. L. Eyster left yesterday
afternoon for Lincoln, Neb., to
spend Christmas.
Private Gilbert K. EIlinwood
who is stationed at Camp Funston
kans., has arrived in the CITY to
spend the holidays with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. a. Smith, 726 Third
street.
Corporal Theodore E. Conrad
son of Henry Conrad. who is sta
toned at Paris Island, S. C.. is
spending Today furIough with his
sister, Mrs MINNIE Beck. 2422
Eighteenth avenue.
Mrs. Jessie Anderson and Miss
hazel Rust have gone to EIgiu.
III, to spend Christina at the lat
ter's home.
Fred A. Motz. assistant state bor-
ticulturist for the state of Virginia.
is spending the holidays at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
{. ". MOTT, ST., 1886 Fourteenth
street. Charles w. Motz. Jr. has
been honorabIy discharged from
the S. A. T. C. unit at the North
western university in Chicago and
is also at his parents home.
John F. Rasmussen, detailed or
the T. S. Destroyer Waters is
spending the holidays with his sis
ter, Mrs. R. F. HelpensteI. 1926
Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Frieda Weichman.

with the murder of Frieda WEIGH
man. his alleged bigamous wife
fOiled the arms of the law just
when the authorities believed they
had secured sufficient evidence to
make a complete case proving con-
Clusively that he had slain Miss
Weichman. However, if the story
cI a friend and supposed cOnfidant
is to be believed the authorities
well made up case is exploded, for,
according to Piper's story to his
friend, he did not murder the girl
who he admitted was his wife
bus that another of the band of rob-
bers Of which he was a member
was the one who committed the
crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24

Many a smart woman plans her
winter wardrobe around a smart
coat. Paris designers must have
had this fact in mind when they
evolved the coats OF supreme lowell
ness which are found IN the shops
this season. Fabrics almost as lux
urious as the regal furs that trim
them are fashioned into models OF
quiet elegance and stunning sim
plicity.
Silk duvetyn, chiffon velvet,
suede cloth, velour, evora cloth,
cashmere velour and duvet de laIne
are the most wanted materials.
Some of the more beautiful ones are
almost prohibitive in price, but the
styles of the expensive wraps may
be readily copied in the less expen-
stve materials. Among the most
pronounced fashion tendencies are
to be noticed the dolman silhouette
with its loose flowing lines and
deep, comfortable armholes, the
blouse back coat, and the trotteur
modes with close-ftting shoulders
and swinging lines that make for
smartness and comfort in walking.
This coat-wrap pictured is a truly
Partisan creation. It is made of
cafe au lait duvetyn on long, rather
loose lines which might have been
inspired by a monks. robe The
large shawl collar is of beaver and
the same fur trims the bell-shaped
sleeves. Tassels and braid of
brown silk over the hips add an eff
fective touch. The length of the
coat is another noticeable feature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
MISSING LAD is
HUN GAS VICTIM
Corporal James f. Hartman Writes
Letter Proving Error In Of
fetal Telegram.

Corporal James f Hartman, son
Of Mrs. Sarah Hartman. 5341z Six
teenth street, is listed in today's
casualty report as missing in &C
ton. but from mail received by Cor
poral Hartman's mother, 1t is evi-
dent that a mistake has been made
in the war department records.
The mother received a telegram
from the war department Dec. ID,
which stated that Corporal James
E. Hartman Of the infantry had
been officially listed as missing in
action on Nov /.
However, a letter was-received by
the mother from her son Dec. II
and written on Nov 18, which states
that Corporal Hartman was gassed
while in action Nov 10, Just one
day before the armistice was sign
ed. and was being treated in a base
hospital. In addition TO this, a card
was received dated a few days later
and saying that he was getting
along fine.
Today Mrs. Hartman received an
other letter from her son which
was written on Nov. &c, nearly a
month after the day he was suppos-
ed to have come up missing in &C
ton
The letter states that he is prac-
ticaIly well again, and expects to
be sent home. The mother is not
worrying over the casualty list re-
port and expects her son to be back
home in the next few weeks.
The soldier was entrained by the
local exemption board to Camp
Dodge April 1, and the first letter
from him in France was received
during July Later letters told of
being in action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Ensign nnhor Wed in Dartnn.

/ 4 wedding Of interest to the
many friends of this city took place
Sunday afternoon when Ensign Al
bert Z. Dubov of this city was
united in marriage with Miss
Goldie Cohen Of Hamilton, Ohio.
/ The following account is from a
Dayton, Ohio, paper, in which city
the ceremony took place:
"A wedding of interest which
took place yesterday afternoon at ,
o'clock in Dayton when Miss Goldis
Cohen daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Gus Cohen and one of Hamilton's
most charming young girls, became
the bride of Ensign Albert J. Du-
bov. The wedding was celebrated
at the attractive home Of the brides
sister. Mrs. Albert Leon, who re-
sides on Lexington avenue, and
was a quiet home affair includ-
ing very simple arrangements.
Snowy chrysanthemums in white
wicker baskets formed a beautiful
background for the bridal couple
who were unattended. Rabbi LET
kowitze Of Dayton performed the
ceremony which took place in the
drawing room in the presence Of
the immediate families
The bride, girl of unusual
quality and charm of manner, is
petite and always lovely to look
upon she wore a handsome suit
of purple suede velour, trimmed in
seal with a hat of purple velvet
trimmed in beaver and grey boots
with gloves to match. Her cOrsage
was valley lilies and brides roses.
a beautifully appointed dinner was
served at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
beob.
Miss Cohen has been closely as
sOciated with war work and has
done d remarkable work for the
Red Cross; her friends are legion
younger set here.
Ensign Dubov on last Wednes-
day was graduated from Stevens
naval institute, New York: he is |
also graduated from Purdue uni
yersity. He is a splendid young I
man, but what more can one say of /
him when one says he is worthy of |
MS charming bride
The young couple will remain t
n Dayton over Christmas and then /
90 on 10 Chicago where they will /
DO guests Of Ensign DUBIOUS sister.
Who &c in training at Michael Reece
hospital and from there they will
% TO Rock Island. H., 10 be the
yuests OF the groom's sister, Mr..
md Mrs. Max Sosna. Ensign Du-
,ov Will return TO New York on
Ian. where he reports for duty I
he young bride will return 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
tr2atWTl8I

Routine business Of Rock Island
lodge No is. I. 0. D. F., was tran.
octed at the meeting last night 4.
odd Fellows hall Because Of III.
night being so close q,
Christmas. there was only q Few
present at the meeting.
At a meeting Of c. ". Have,
camp No. 1850, NJ W. A. the an.
Eual election OF officers was bai5
Those elected we're as follows:
Past consul John McShaDe
Consul-W. T. Chambers.
Adviser T., Reidy.
Banker-F. s. Br0ugh
Clerk-T. J. Cavanaugh.
Escort-Charles Doyle.
Trustee-James McCarty.
Watchman-William Richards.
Sentry-Joseph Kopp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
LIBERATED TOWN
UNHURT BY AERO
FIRE OF ALLIES

London Liberated Bruges al
fCrdeG 3 striking testimony to the
work Of the allied airmen. 1t was
attacked by bDIubers because the
Germans had made it an import
ant base for submarines. It's ex-
teusiYe docks. connected with the
sea by canals. formed . safe ha-
ven where the German U-boats
could be built, fitted and repaired
for their work % destruction. The
raids Of the allied airmen were di-
rected solely at these detectives
Ind despite the enormous damage
done TO them the rest Of the to m
Suffered hardly at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
KrabbenhOeft- Finley.

Miss Katie Finley, daughter or
Mrs. H. P. Carstens of 432 Han
cock a. enue. Davenport, and Wa
liam Erabbenhoeft, son of Nj ana
Mrs. Charles Krabbenhoeft Of lJ12
Thu teth street, Rock Island were
United in. marriage SATURDAY. il
Peoria. Judge Lovelett of Peoria
performed the ceremony II The
CJu, tECuse of that city. The brit G
wore 4 suit of dark blue serge witt
a nat TO match
The groom is employed at the
Russ Auto company of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24

Lieutenant General Jan Christian
Smutz, who has been representing
South Africa in the British imperial
war council, is slated now to fulfill
important duties" at the peace
conference, according to London
His duties are not stat
cd, but the report also adds that
either he or General BCtha, South
premier, will be a member
of the peace conference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
SOUTHERN CAR Is
STUCK IN A DRIFT

The first car north this morning
on the Rock Island Southern was
stuck in a snowdrift on the south
ern end of the line and help was
sent out from this city to extricate
it. It should have arrived at 10
a. m but did not get in till p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
decentralization.

Miss Ada Lindstrom and Ernest
Nelson, both of Moline, were united
in marriage Saturday night at 8
O'Clock in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Mortenson. 2514 Fourth street,
Moline. Rev Fred Nelson, pastor
of the Free Swedish Evangelical
church of Moline, performed the
ceremony in the presence of 40
guests. The bridal couple was at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Wadman and five-year-old .Iilmer
SkOglund was ringbearer carrying
the ring in basket of flowers.
The bride was gOwned in white
pussy willow taffeta, with silk
fringed panels and a full length
veil Of tulle caught in a juliet cap
to the couture. Her flowers were
brides roses in an arm bouquet.
Her attendants wore her own we'd
ding gown of white silk and lace
trimmed in pink rose buds and she
carried pink and white roses.
The home was decorated in pink
and white cut flowers and the
ceremony was performed under an
arch of smilaX and ferns hung with
wedding bells. Palms and ferns
were also used in the decorations.
After the ceremony a three course
luncheon was served to the guests,
the table being also decorated in
the pink and white color scheme.
The groom is employed at the
Moline Pillow company and they will
remain in Moline until March l3
when in company with Mr.. and Mrs.
Mortenson all Will go TO farming in
Minnesota.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Christmas Music at st. JOseph's.

The music thar will be given at
the $50 mass at st. Josep's church
[. morrow is IS follows:
"Hark, What Mean Those Holy
Voices -ChorLs.
"Adeste FlI2its'-Cnorus.
''Nnel Solo"--Miss Irene Bach.
Violin soia-William SterbinsKv.
Come to the Manger -ScIO,
Miss IIene Bach and chorus.
Christmas Chorus"
Lice the Dawning''-
Cr6s pist-Miss Katherine Kurth.
III ector-Wi,Ham Sterbinsky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
SEEK TO NAME SHIP

San Juan, P. R-One hundred
and fifty thousand school children
want the United States to name n
Eattleship Porto Rico" a petit
ton setting forth this TACT has
been sent to President Wilson and
congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Social Announcements.

The social league of the war
camp community service is invited
to meet at Third avenue and Tween
tleth street tomorrow evening at
1870 to attend a dance at the arsen-
al ~" hut. This will be a fare
well to the Fifth battalion and =
welcome to the Twentieth infantry.
All members Of the league are urg-
ed TO attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
THOUSANDS ILL

San Juan, p. R-Infiuenza is
still epidemic on the island. Many
thousands are siclZ and many
deaths have been reported. I'm
less the situation improves it VIII
very seriously handicap the, early
opening of the cane harvest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
Funeral of Mrs. Ira Y Rowers

Funeral services for Mrs. Ira V.
Bowers, 1909 Eleventh street, who
died Saturday afternoon at st. An
thongs hospital after 10 days i'll
ness which developed into pneu-
monia, will be held Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock from Knox's
chapel. Rev. W. G. Oglevee will
otticiate and interment will be in
Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24

Muskegon. Mich. Dec. 24.-By
hanging himself in his Jail cell in
his fear of going to prison Milo H.
Piper, insurance broker, charged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-24
SOCIAL EVENTS

Hamilton for the present where she
Will be the center of Fluctuations -
Ensign Dubov is well known in
this city and has a wide circle of
friends. He has always made his
home with his sister, Mrs NJ.
Sosna, 1927 Twentieth avenue. He
is also a graduate of Valparaiso
university. His many friends in
this city will be happy to welcome
he and his bride on their return to
this city.
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-04
CONFIDENCE
and COURAGE
CContiuucd from First Page)

csrad,sn Recruiting Mission in .he
United States;
ION the fourth Of August. 1914
Crcgt Britain declared war on Ger-
many Ire actual cause 81 war was
the German Invasion of Belgium. But
war was certain from the moment
France was attacked; for no English
man would ever have held M his
bend ON the continent Of Europe "
we had left France to her fate. so
on This fourth o. August We are still
fighting to drive Germany out OF
Belgium and France. We rejoice that
las, wear America was with Us IN this
fight IN spirit. and this year she y
there with the men and the guns
so that at last the tide Is turning.
Just as the fourth Of August, 1914.
brought the final contamination Of
Franco-Brit friendship. so the
fourth Of August, 1918. when Br-
tons and Americans are fighting to-
gethcr on the sacred soil of France,
may ne regarded as the last word IN
the Anglo American compact which
is the best guarantee Of peaceful
world"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-04

and riines.
During the past four years France
has not bled in vain. and will ever
be known rs Glorious France, buoy
ant with courage and ever gracious
and grateful 10 her Allies.
April 8, 1917. viii always be linked
with August 4, 1914, as the date
when the United States set the air
Of righteousness on the Allied cause.
The splendid results already attained
by this great country in the field
make ultimate victory certain. and
the growing friendship Of America.
France. Great Britain and Italy en-
surcs the future peace Of the world
and the dawn Of the brotherhood
Of man"
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-04

By Sir Charles Gordon. Chief Of
the Department Of War Supplies Of
the British War Mission:
"Sincc my arrival in Washington
g lut a year ago. | have had an OPP
por'unity rs Director General Of war
supplies f1r the British Government,
81 Observing ~ close range the great
preparations Ger war which have been
made bv thc United States and have
n.tci 'he three stages through which
deg hove ras5cd.
"Fn-t. the period which must be
encountered when all is confusion,
and which Is incidental to the entry
Of any great nation into war and
during which all sorts Of progress
seems to be extremely slow. No
matter how capable or willing the
many prominent officials and volun-
tary workers may be. 1t is difficult
during this period TO have co-ordina-
tion between departments or govern
ments who are all striving at the
shortest possible notice to secure the
various war supplies which are nee.
essary 10 carry on war.
"That period has happily, passed
however. and the second period has
also come and gone, during which
the spirit Of cooperation has beer
most manifest between the many de
partments Of the United States Gov
eminent and the Var Mission Of thu
Allies situated In Washington. !
may now he said that the third perio'
has been reached. when the un
bounded resources of the Unite,
States for carrying ON the war arr
being quickly developed to such |
point that an requirements, not onl!
Of the United States themselves bu
. 80 Of the Allies. wiz soon b. take'
care q, putting NJ the disposal o
the military authorities in Fran :
Daily Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1918-191?, 1918-08-04
LOUISVILLE LIVE STOCK.

Receipts $50; hest steady,
unchanged.
Hogs-Receipts 100; Ice higher
tops $3.50.
Sheep-Reccipts 1900; steady. un.
changed.
Lambs-25c higher; tops SIT.