Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-05
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Mrs. John Gerkin has been very
III with sciatic rheumatism for seV-
Peter Mahlstedt and daughter
Lucy are III with influenza.
The Misses Alma Dena and Fanny
Gerkin of Rock island We're here to
attend the I,iphardt-Gerkin we'd
Mr.. and Mr.. william Elpper
were business callers in Moline Wed
Miss Fife ZiegIer is visiting at her
parents home in Port Byron. to well
come her brother, Private Ira Zieg-
Ter. from overseas
Ray Simpson and l. 6. Ashdown
are Ill with influenza.
William AshdoUn. who has been
III with sciatic rheumatism for some
tine is now getting better.
and daughter Julia were in Rock
Island Wedne sdav.
Miss Mabel walker OF Davenport
has arrived to visit her mother, who
has beer quite i'll for several weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hutton re-
ceived the sad intelligence of the
passing of the Iatter's brothers wife
had been i'll with influenza. She
left the widower aud six little
children. the youngest an infant of
Mayo brothers hospital at Roches-
ter. Mimi where he underwent an
operation He had been home bit
day when he contracted the "fu'
and IS now quite i'll
The A G. Biggs farm has been
recently purchased by Clarence Til
brook of Port Byron.
Me sdames Wayne Quick and Hen
ry Hutton gave miscellaneous
shower for Miss Mona Liphardt al
the latters home Tuesday afternoon.
Sixty guests attend ed, who left use
fUl remembrance ~ the happy oc-
casion. Refreshme We're served
Mr.. and Mrs. Nyrs Gerkin enter
tanned t dinner sunday in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gerkin. the follow
ing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Sample. the Misses Lille Gerkin,
Margaret SchaibIe and Mary SAM
Mr. and Mrs Ris saddoris have
rented their farm 10 their son.
Charles Saddorts. and will move to
Port Byron, where they will occupy
the WasEell property.
Thursday evening 8 t the Baptist
parsonage took place the maria ge
Of Lyman Simpson and Miss Ida
Mr.. Dickman performing the cere-
nory. The attendants were Rov
Simpson and Miss Vera Fillmer. A
wedding supper at the home, OF the
was awaiting them. where A recep-
tion for a few relatives and friends
was given. They will Immediately
go to housekeeping on the Charles
A box soctsbIe was given ct the
Pleasant Point school house Friday
evening. A large crowd attended,
who enjoyed the program. The sum
of s54 was realized from the sale OF
boxes and lunch.
The Mothers club met at the home
of Mrs Flora Johnson Thursday
afternoon. A Washington BIRTHDAY
program was given. It was also
voted to give a postal shower for
Mrs John Gerkin. Mrs. Edna Lip
hardt will he the March hostess
Roll call will he responded TO by
helpful household hints. Mrs. John
son served a lunche con.
Private Ben Gerkin and Miss Mona
Liphardt were married at the par
sonage of the United Brethren
church. by Rev Mr. Walker. Wed |
nesday morning. a reception fol-
lowed at the brides home where
covers at the table were laid for rs
guests. The bride and groom are
we'll known, having resided in this |
community all their lives. They will |
shortly go TO housekeeping on a !
farm in Canoe Creek township
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Saddoris |
welcomed a little son to their home |
last week
A little daughter. their first. was !
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Board !
man Friday morning.