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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

Miss Lynette Marguerite Thorn
as, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. DAME
Thomas of 800 Fourteenth street,
became the bride of John WITCH,
son of Mrs. Margaret WITCH, 2725
Sixth avenue, at a ceremony per-
formed at o'clock last night by
Dean H. P. Durkin of St. Joseph's
Catholic church, only a few of the
immediate relatives being present.
Miss Edna Thomas, sister of the
bride, served as bridesmaid and
Leo Wich, brother of the groom,
was his best man. The bride was
gowned in a dark blue tricotine
suit. with a dainty georgette crepe
blouse in the same shade, with a
small hat to match. Her flowers
were lilies of the valley in corsage
arrangement. The bridesmaid
wore a dark blue suit, and she
wore a corsage bouquet of sweet
peas. Immediately after the cere-
mony a wedding dinner was served
at the home of the bride, where
covers were laid for 35 relatives
and immediate friends. The brides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
CIear $50 at Japanese Tea.

Members of the Junior Mission
airy society at Zion Lutheran
church cleared $50 from japanese
ten which they sponsored at Zion
chapel last evening. The room had
been transformed into a veritable
Japanese bower with sprays of
cherry blossoms, f1uttering butter
flies and birds, and festoons that
extended from the ceiling to the
side walls. The tables at which
lunch was served, were covered
with Japanese cloths and the
candles that lighted the room were
shaded in soft colors. The young
women who served were in Japan
csc costumes, high dressed hair,
almond shaped eyes, etc, and carry
ing basket trays sold flowers and
candies which netted good sum.
Victro1a music formed the enter
tainment of the evening, the affair
proving as successful socially as it
was financially,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

chosen colors, blue and white,
were carried out in the table dec
orations and throughout the house
with crepe paper and carnations
and ferns
Mr.. and Mrs. WITCH will reside
for the present with the groom's
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. WITCH, at 3400 Seventh
avenue July 1 they expect to go
on a wedding trip to Detroit. Mich.
and to Brooklyn, N. Y. Upon their
return they will go to housekeep-
ing.
Both the bride and groom have
always made their homes in Rock
Island Mr.. WITCH is employed at
the Standard Textile Produce COM
pany. His bride has been a super
visor at the Rock Island telephone
office. o
Mrs. WITCH was the honoree at a
number of prenuptial affairs dur
ing the past few weeks and al
ready several post-nuptial show
ers are being planned by her many
friends here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
REPORTS HEARD AT
SERVICE WORKERS
MONTHLY MEETING

The Rock Island club was the
scene yesterday of the monthly
meeting of the executive commit
tee and advisory council of the
tri-city war camp community SER
vice. In the absence of the chair
W'"'am R"tterworth, the
meeting was presided over by q.
ere 20 mem
bers present and an enthusiastic
4..-~.4--e "as held. rhe reports of
the various workers and chairmen
of committees indicated how graft
flying the communities are taking
hold of the work to be done and
that it will be only a short time
until the community service work
will be seif-supporting and self
determined.
Reports of the girls work in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Performers Entertained,

The performers who took part in
the play given in February by the
Parent-Teachers' association of the
Hawthorne school and the teacn
ers of the school were the guests
Tuesday evening at a party given
at the school by the members of
the association.
During the evening dancing and
games were enjoyed, and at 10
O'Clock they were invited to par
take of a delicious supper. Six
tables were set and beautifully
decorated with lilacs and other
spring flowers. There were 38
guests. The affair proved most en-
joyable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Organize Parent Teacher Associa-
ton.

Teachers and officers of the Gle
land Presbyterian church met last
evening after the prayer services
and formed an organization which
will be known as the Parent-Teach-
ers' association of the Sunday
school
intendent of the Sunday school, was
elected president of the associa-
ton and Miss Katherine Burton
was chosen secretary. Mrs Min
ME Golf, Miss Ida Lattig and Miss
Kate Burton were appointed a
committee to provide special music
for the Sunday school The meet
ings will be held quarterly, and
the next one to be the last Wednes-
day in July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Frances Willard p. T. a.

Tomorrow evening the Parent
Teachers association OF Frances
Willard school is to sponsor a
moving picture show at the Frank
lin school. Treasure Island" is to
be shown, and a comedy, Joey
and His Trombone" The proceeds
are to go toward paying for a
piano.
Between the reels Floyd Wilson
will sing, and the girls of the
Franklin UkeleIe club will also
give selections. The general pub
lie is invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Social Announcements.

The Ladies Aid society of the
First Baptist church will hold its
monthly coffee tomorrow afternoon
at the home of Mrs. F. r. Pollard,
1886 Twenty-first street Mrs. Pol
lard will be assisted by Mrs. Fred
Mann, Mrs George Kingsbury, Mrs.
J. ]. Ingram and Mrs. r. H. Hoff-
mann.
Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81,
Daughters of Veterans, will hold
the regular business meeting on
Friday evening at Memorial hall.
The Ladies Missionary society
of the Central Presbyterian church
will meet tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. ].
Blieserer. 1924 Fourteenth street.
The Woman's Missionary society
of the South Park Presbyterian
church will meet at 2:30 tomorrow
afternoon in the social rooLas.
Barbara Frietchie tent is spon-
soring a bakery sale Saturday aft
ernoon at Riess' drug store. All
KINDS of homemade cakes. cookies.
breads and rolls will be for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

Four cards were presented and the
names voted upon. Two candi-
daotes were put through the full
initiation ceremony. At the bust
ness session plans were discussed
for an excursion which will be Civ
en- in the near future. The date
has not yet been set.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the meetings. A large
number of visitors from Davenport
and Moline were at last nights
meeting. The next session will be
a social one and will be held May
%.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Eugene Field Fathers Night.

Tomorrow evening is to be faith
ers' night at Eugene Field school,
and a splendid program has been
arranged by the Parent-Teachers'
association of the school. to start
at s O'Clock. The children will
give several of the numbers and
E. C. Fisher, superintendent of
schools, is to give the address of
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Relief Cnrns Meets.

Yesterday afternoon the mem
bers of the Woman's Relief corps
met in regular session at Memo
rial hall. 1t was a we'll attended
meeting and two new candidates
were taken in at the business ses-
sion. Plans were made for an all
day sewing, which will be held at
the hall next Wednesday. Re
freshments will be served by a
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Recital for Graduation.

Miss Freda Mattson, piano stu
dent with Arvid Samuelson at Au-
gustana conservatory of music, will
appear in graduation recital to-
morrow evening at the college
chapel She will present the fol-
lowing program:
Sonata. OPP. 10, No. 2. Beethoven
Presto
Largo mesto
Menuetto
Rondo
Eocturne. F sharp major. Chopin
Pizzicato Valse, OPP. 50. So. .Schutt
Concerto, Op. So CThe River) =.
Observation-Disclosures. Palmgren
Orchestra. parts on second piano,
Mr.. Samuelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
SHastika Clnh in Moline.

Mrs. Elmer McLane of 1441 Elev-
enth street A, Moline, yesterday
afternoon entertained the members
of the Swastika club. There were
a number of invited guests at the
meeting and an enjoyable after
noon was spent.
Late in the afternoon Mrs. Nc
Lane served delicious refresh
ments. A large bouquet of pink
ami white carnations decorated the
parlor. Mrs. ]. W. Wilson of 2416
Eighth avenue, Rock Island, will
entertain the club in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Health Promotion Program.

A health promotion program will
be given tomorrow afternoon at the
May meeting of the city welfare
department of the Rock Island
Woman's club at Masonic temple.
Five short talks will be given by
members of the club on health pro-
motion topics and Mrs. May Rich
ards Casey will sing a group of
songs. The program is open to the
clubNmembership. This will be the
last program meeting of the sea-
son, the business session to occupy
the time at the June meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

der, of his changed mental atti-
tude, of the patience and kindli-
ness which must be used IN receiv-
ing him back into the community
and of giving him continued appre-
citation rather than a little verbal
appreciation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Trinity Guild Meeting.

Trinity guild of Trinity Epis-
copal church met in regular ses-
sion yesterday afternoon at the
parish house, when routine bust
ness was transacted. The next
meeting will be held May 81 with
Mrs. o. ]. Hunt, 1902 Thirteenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Reorpanize Driu Team

Court of Honor No. 81 met last
last evening at Odd Fellows hall
and reorganized the drill team,
electing Mrs. Sarah Rudolph as
captain. In the future the team
will put on the initiation work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Finish Plans for Razar.

Plans for the bazaar and penny
supper which is to be given by the
members of the Ladies' AID society
of the Second Christian church
next. Wednesday afternoon and ev-
ening were completed at meet
ing of the society held at the
church yesterday afternoon. Dur
ing the afternoon aprons, fancy
work and rugs will be sold and
there will also be a parcel post
sale.
A penny supper is to be served
at the supper hour. The general
public is invited to attend the af-
fair. At a meeting yesterday Mrs.
Walker Allbury, Mrs. JohI Bysing-
er and Mrs. A. B. Beck served re-
freshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Third Dance of Series Success.

Amoo Grotto No. 81, last evening
sponsored the third of the series
of spring dancing parties at the
Masonic temple. The hall was dec
GRATED with flags. Whites orches-
ira furnished the music for the
dancing, which was enjoyed by
company of $50 couples.
The fourth and last of the series
for the spring will be given in
about three weeks. These dances
have proved most popular with the
young people of the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Bible Class With Mrs. SehuItze.

Mrs l. o. Schultze of 1926 Four
teenth and az half street, assisted
by Mrs. Harry Denecke enter
tanned the MEMBERS of the Cove
nant Bible class of the First Meth
odist church yesterday afternoon.
There were 80 members present
and the afternoon passed most en-
joyably sewing. Some of the mem
bers had their own work and there
was also sewing for the visiting
nurse.
Plans were discussed for a cof-
fee and sale which is to be held in
the near future. Delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. W. H. Hodgson of 1888
Twelfth street, will entertain the
class June IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Mrs. BabcOck Is Hostess.

Mrs. George NJ. Babcock of 1904
Twentieth street, yesterday after
noon entertained the members of
Ruth's band of the Broadway Pres
byterian church. Mrs. E. G. Fra
ger had charge of the devotionals,
and Mrs. H. A. Weld the foreign
topic. Mrs. William Stewart and
Miss Edna Carl gave articles on
the home topic. Mrs. Fred Mann
gave several vocal numbers and
the meeting closed with a song and
a prayer.
There were As members of the
band at yesterdays meeting Pink
snapdragons, bridal wreaths and
pink roses were used about the
house. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess late in the
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
APPEALS CASE TO
SUPREME TRIBUNAL
Especial to The Argus. }

Springfield, ILL.,. May 15.-CharIes
Skies filed an appeal in the supreme
court today in the case in which ne
brought suit in the Rock Island
county circuit court claiming dam
ages for trespass on the part of the
Moline Consumers company and in
which the circuit court found for
the defendant concern.
In 1905 the sober Society" was
founded at Allentown, n. ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Inni0rs Entertain Seniors.

The Junior class of Augustana
college last evening entertained the
members of the graduating class of
the school at an informal party at
the Watch Tower inn. During the
early part of the evening games
were played and a general good
time was enjoyed. In the games the
prizes went to Miss Florence Ander-
son and Paul Youngberg. The SEN
ior coiors, green and gold, were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Coffee Nets S35.

SOASC WIS p0ses
The coffee held yesterday after
noon and evening at the school
hall by the members of the Junior
Ladies' society of the Emmanuel
Lutheran church was most sue
cessful. Coffee was served the
many guests who attended the af-
fair and in the evening a short
program was given by the children
of the Sunday school and the or
chestra gave several selections.
AS a result of the afternoon and
evening affair the society cleared
S35.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
nents. The next meeting of the s
siety will be held in two weeks.
Bleuer-Lempfert.
Miss Clara Lempert and Lest
3leuer were married at 4 o'clo
RIeuer.IemDfert.

Miss Clara Lempert and Lester
Bleuer were married at O'Clock
yesteday afternoon at the parsonage
of the Evangelical Church of Peace,
Rev. F. ]. Rolf performing the
ceremony before a company of i'm
mediate relatives. The couple had
no attendants.
Immediately after the ceremony
wedding supper was served at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. anu
Mrs. Fred Lempfert, 815 Fourteenth
street, to the immediate relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bleuer went to
housekeeping Immediately at the
groom's home, 1926 Twenty-ninth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Hali-AnderSOn.

Miss Esther Anderson of 1900
Thirty-ninth street and Eric Hall
of 723 Twenty-third street Moline,
were married at 4:30 yesterday
afternoon at the parsonage of the
Broadway Presbyterian church,
the single ring ceremony being
performed by Rev. John McGown
Stevenson. Immediately after the
ceremony a wedding dinner was
served at the home of the bride
for a company of immediate rela-
tiveS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

Mrs. Henry T. Wheelock, accom-
panied by Mrs. Evlan Sargent.
Reading, "Threadneedlc Street.
*. Anonymous
Encore, "Woodticks" Ben King
Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

The first national temperance So
ciety met in Philadelphia in 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
PIatf-Rife.

Rock Island friends will be much
interested in the announcement Of
the marriage of Miss Star Rife, for
meTly of Rock Island, now of DeS
Moines, to Lieutenant Allen L..
Pratt of Van Meter, Iowa, a cere-
mony of last Saturday The Des
Moines Tribune of Monday says:
MIR. and Mrs. 1. A. Rife of 1928
Thirteenth street, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Star, to
Lieutenant Allen L. Platt of Van
Meter. which took place Saturday
noon at the home of the brides par
ents.
Rev. r. W. Thompson officiated
at the ceremony. The bride wore
her travelling suit Of blue and car
ried a bouquet of orchids and sweet
peas.
Mrs. Platt recently moved to this
city from Rock Island, where she
graduated from the high school.
Lieutenant Plat received his edu-
cation at Austin, Texas. He is as
ISOLATED with his father and uncle
in the brick and tile business at
Van Meter, where he and his bride
will be at home following a we'd
ding trip to Omaha. Lieutenant
Plat has been in service with the
aviation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
SOCIAL EVENTS

carried out in the program cards
and in the games. -
Late in the evening the company,
which included 35 couples adjourn
ed to the dining room where a two
course supper was served. James
Fitzpatrick, president of the senior
class, gave short talk thanking
the juniors for the enjoyable even
ing.
CleIand Aid Meets.
Mrs. Thomas Hughes of 2426
Twelfth street yesterday afternoon
entertained the members of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Cleland
Presbyterian church. A short bust
ness session was held and after that
the afternoon was spent in general
sociability. The hostess assisted by
Mrs. Ben Farrar and Mrs. Michael
BoIlman served dainty refresh
ments. The next meeting of the So
ciety will be held in two weeks. ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Entertains Moline Society,

Mrs. Ben Benson of 4515 Eighth
avenue, yesterday afternoon enter
tanned the members of the Veron-
lea society of the Swedish Lutheran
church of Moline at her home with
an unusually large attendance,
some so members and friends. A
social hour was enjoyed when Mrs.
Benson served refreshments. The
next meeting Of the society will be
held at the home of Mrs. ]. ]. Dan
ley, S26 Forty-fourth street.
Entertain Mothers and Daughters.
Members of the Loyal Mems
class OF the Memorial Christian
church last evening entertained
their mothers, wives and daughters
at banquet which they prepared
and served to 125 guests at z
o'clock
After the meal a short program
was given which consisted of an ad-
dress of welcome by V. J. Percy,
with a response by Mrs. F. a.
Graves, readings by Miss Gladys
Steele, vocal numbers by Miss
Marie Smith, recitation by Miss
Virginia Stafford and a vocal solo
by Garold Edwards. S. S. Tanner
Of MINER, ILL.,, gave the address of
the evening. An informal social
hour followed his talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Berger.

Leo Trigger of 7O5 Third street,
Rock Island, and Miss Sarah Berger
of Chicago were issued a marriage
license in Chicago yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
APPRAISAL REQUEST
Here's the Opportunity, Then

have wanted of the furniture been
You've
pieces havepossibly
they might have wanted brighten
Spences suggest the Donyou don't need along the
of life with furniture that does
know what would like rid Of and what would like
have newand will only do the rest but do such
sactory that will this stores
of friends
standing reputation in this
Those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15
Announcement

To demand that appears be increasing daythe
will add
The Exchange Department
this: There hardly
old piece of
like exchange providing
old would be the furni
Many would like exchange Sdeboard modern
old Cupboard Kitchen Cabinet Couch
Dining Table and
and so
Our Plan IS This
anything Except springs
bed you would like trade furn
kind and select whatever article
will then look the
pieces you will tell you the
this satisfactory have him
you selected send back the
old.
Understand please that do not buy used furniture but
be selected Nor do send out
to make old furniture unless have already found
something to please store.
Please Bear This IN Mind
coverings taken by
will be placed sale again the floors of the Spencer
have converted the basement building where
this used furniture will be placed entirely separate from
where those might wish purchase used goods
at prices that will be low have that opportunity The E
change Department will be department all by itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

TouH Like IraoIns az spencer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-15

To meet demand that be increasing dathe
will add feature business be known
The Jasper news., 1919-03-20
STOP SLAUGHTER OF BIRDS
Wardens Wage Constant War on Un-
prlnclpled SIayers Of Feathered
Friends Of the Farmer.

The guardian of the birds on pro-
tected lands Is an important part OF
the work of the federal and Audubon
authorities. Although state and ma
tional laws have been passed making
1t wrong to kill the birds for their
plumage, plume hunters are constantly
raiding the nests Of the waterfowl and
killing them for the sake Of the prices
the wings will bring. Thus a constant
watch is necessary, Patrol boats are
constantly lowering along the shores
of the reservations, and more than one
pitched battle has been fought to save
the egret or gulls from slaughter. In
Florida, one of the best game wardens
of the Audubon society was killed by
bird butchers
If those who call the robin the thief
Of their fruit, and hate him for his
early morning raids on their berries,
would realize that the little fruit
spoiled Is light dessert for the huge
quantity Of insects killed before the
fruit was touched. then their feelings
would be more kindly. Cutworms and
cranefies, which do great harm to grain
crops, are favorite foods for robins,
while ieaf-bettles, vine-worms, ETC., are
eaten in great numbers.-Exchange.
The Jasper news., 1919-03-20
HIS MEMORY PROVED TICKLE
convivial Gentleman In Hard Luck
When It Came Time to Remove
His Footwear.

A dealthy citizen of thriving
city had been out until the small hours.
with conyivial companions. 1t was not
exactly "dry locality" that he had
visited, and he arrived home slightly
exhllarated. He managed. by describ-
ing several erratic, rather than geo.
metric, lines, to get to his bedroom
and into chair. Then he called to
his wife in stage whisper:
II can't get my boots Off"
"What's the matter with your
boots?'
"Nozzln,'" in faint whisper.
"What's, the matter with your
hands, then?" she cross-examined..
-""Nozzin."
"Why don't you pull your boots of,
then?"
maria, I've forgot the combina-
tion."
The Jasper news., 1919-03-20
Peace and RIshte ousn ess.

Righteousness means victory with
the help of the Spirit OF. God over our
selves, over our incllnations. our pas
sions, our tempers, our whole sinful
natures. There Is no peace without
victory in the spiritual life, and l am
inclined to think that holds good be-
tween men and nations. There Is no
peace until righteousness is done. The
Prophet said: "They have healed also
the hurt of my people slightly, saying
Peace, Peace, when there is no peace"
There must be righteousness toward
God and our fellowmen II there Is to
be peace and good will ON earth.
The Jasper news., 1919-03-20
Wild Horses a Problem.

France has courteously but firmly
refused to consider the stringy meat
of the bony Montana wild range horse.
Washington dispatches declare that
United States Senator T. J. Walsh Of
Montana, who took the matter up with
the French high commission, was told
that France was not In the market
for Montana horse meat on any terms.
Sale Of the range horse for food
has long been agitated, as he devours
the range. He is worthless as horse
and to round him up, sIay and bury
him would cost too much money. He
is too numerous to kill and let lie.
since he might start plague. Va
rlous projects to can him have been
gently scorned by American meat
packers, and the solution of the prob.
lem, 1t would seem, is not yet.
The Jasper news., 1919-03-20
n We Suffer.

''If we suffer. we shall also reign
with him." says st. Paul. What a
crown is that for this, o sufferer! |!
"Thy pains and sickness are all cured ;
thy body shall no more burden thee
with weakness and WEAKNESS; thy ach.
Ing head and heart, thy hunger and
thirst, thy sleep and labor. are all
gone. Oh, what a mighty change Is
this which shines as the brightness Of
the armament l'-Baxter.