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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Sept 10-About thirty were
present at the meeting last even
ing when the Rock Island Teams
ters' union was organized with T.
II. Ellis as president; Henry Lamp.
secretary, and George Green as
treasurer.
Sept 11.-Mr. and Mrs. Gus
Stengel, Jr., are the parents OF
1O-pound son, who arrived yester-
day-their first born.
Sept. 12-Banum and Baileys
Greatest Show on Earth will visit
Rock Island next Monday.
T. B. Reidy and bride returned
to Rock Island yesterday from
their honeymoon trip.
Sept. 13.-The annual picnic OF
the Rock Island County Pioneer
association is being held today in
Moline, at Prospect park. This aft
ernoon's addresses are being given
by NJ. J. McEniry. J. G.. Osborne
and DR., J. S. Cummings, while Mrs.
Julia NJ. Dunn reads a poem.
Sept. 14-The sixth department
is to be added to Augustana coll
lege, the fine arts department. The
enrolment at the school for this
year is predicted to be about three
hundred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

1t lasts generally to extreme old
age.
Cecchini is a lyric tenor, and be-
sides his Sistine chapel appearance
has sung at concerts Of st. Cecil
las orchestra and has appeared
WIN Bartsuni, the opera basso.
Dos Santos, basso. has been long
with the choir and is one of the
most widely known singers of tie
chapel.
All served their native land in
the great war and GabreiIli won
the Italian war cross. On their
voyage to this country they gave
an evening concert aboard ship to
raise funds for st. Dunstane's blind
hospital in London. where many
war sufferers are cared for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Club Holds Ouilting.

Mrs. Eva Rinehart at her home,
1904 Fifth-and-a-half avenue. yes
terday afternoon entertained the
members of the F. c. B. club of the
Mystic Workers at a work meet
ing. The time was spent quilting
Several piano numbers were given
and a twO-course luncheon was
served.
The club is to meet again next
Friday for a work session at the
home of Mrs. Maude Erickson, 1904
Notwithstanding avenue, in
stead of in two weeks. as there is
a large amount of work on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Aid Meets in Moline.

Mrs. J. r. Olson of POS Eighth
avenue, Moline, entertained the
members Of the ladies' aid society
OF Zion Lutheran church Thurs
day AFTERNOON. The time was
spent sewing and chatting After q
short business session refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Have Party in Club Room.

Thursday evening a group Of for
mer members Of S. S. K. girl re-
serves and their friends held a
party at the Y. W. C. A. Parlor
games were enjoyed in the club
room back of the lounge, and re-
freshments were served. The affair
proved most enjoyable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Cards Interest Club.

Mrs. J. ] Cunningham of 1910
Thirtieth street, Thursday after
noon entertained the members of
the Twin-City Social club. Dur
ing the afternoon the members
played 500 at two tables, Mrs. A
Boost of Moline taking the first
prize, Mrs Arvid Everson the sec
ond and Miss Clara Magerkurth
the all cut. Luncheon was served
at the dining room table which was
graced by a bouquet of garden
flowers. The next meeting will be
held in two weeks at the home of
Mrs. George Millhouse, 314 Elev-
enth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Pre.Nuptial for Miss Johnston.

Miss Edith Johnston. whose mar
rage to Frank Kirk of Indianap-
oils is to be an event of the next
few weeks, was honored last
evening at a pre-nuptial party Civ
en- by the members of the Chris
tian Endeavor society and the
Westminster guild of the Central
Presbyterian church at the church
social rooms.
A delightful program Of games
was carried out during the early
part of the evening. Later the
bride-to-be was made to lead the
march TO the dining room, where
a small table was set, decorated
with the brides cake, and at which
she was seated. A silver bread
tray was presented to her by Mrs.
Ed Zeigier, on behalf of the CONT
pany. The guests were so mem
bers of the two organizations.
Miss Johnston and Miss Julia
Eckhart, who is to be a bride of
next month when she will marry
E. Radlands of the DelIs, Wis, were
the honorees at a party given
Thursday evening by Miss Bessie
Bladel at her home, 1922 Ninth
avenue Rock was the diversion OF
the evening. five tables being sur
rounded. A delicious supper was
served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
LINCOLN, KENBLE,
AUDUBON LEAD IN
WAR COLLECTION

Lincoln, Audubon and Kemble
were the three leading schools in
the war savings collection made by
State Bank of Rock Island, Friday,
Sept. II.
Longfellow, Grant and Haw-
thorne occupy the first three places
in the regular school savings.
School War
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Daughters Of Norway Meet.

Daughters of Norway met Thurs
day afternoon for their regular
business session at the home of
Mrs Gust Ellison, 9031z Eleventh
street. Routine matters were taken
up yesterday, and the rest Of the
time was spent sewing and chat
ting. The place for the next meet
ing will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Auxiliary Has Meeting.

The ladies' auxiliary to the Com
munity club held a meeting Thurs
day afternoon at the club rooms at
Sixteenth street and Third avenue.
After a short business session, a
program was carried out which in
cluded reading by Miss Dorothy
Shuey. a piano solo by Mrs. Os-
valid Becker and reading by Miss
Nell Elwell.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room at the close of the
program. The next regular meet,
ing of the auxiliary will be held
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Meet With Mrs, Griffin.

The ladies' bible class of Central
Presbyterian church met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. C. o. Griffin.
at 822 FoUrteenth-and-a street.
with very good attendance Rou-
tine business was transacted and
it was decided to omit the next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Second Division Aid.

Thirty-five members of the sec
ond division of the ladies' aid so q
ciety of the Evangelical Church OF
Peace attended the meeting held
yesterday afternoon at the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

regular meeting because of the
Billy Sunday campaign. but to hold
a called meeting on the afternoon
of Oct. Is. A social hour was en-
joyed yesterday, when the hostess
served refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Dance Draws Crowd.

A company of $50 young people
was in attendance at the dancing
party given last evening at the
Community club by the war camp
community service for the return
ed men of the city. Dancing was
enjoyed until 1870, the music be-
ing furnished by Petersen's Or
chestra. Refreshments were serv-
ed. This is the first of the win
ter's series of dances which is be-
ing planned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
ROe-ROseman.

Miss Nancy Roseman, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Roseman
of Andalusia and Enoch Roe, also
of that city, were married Wednes-
day morning in Rock Island. A
wedding dinner was served that
evening for a company of immedi-
ate relatives at the brides home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roe will reside at the
brides home for the present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
OniIt at Church.

Members OF the WOmen's guild
of the South Park Presbyterian
church spent Thursday at the
church quilting. A picnic dinner
was served at noon to the workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Best Social of Series.

The most successful of all the
sociabIes and cOffees given this
summer by Barbara Frietchie tent,
81, Daughters of Veterans, was the
ice cream sociable held yesterday
afternoon on the lawn of Mrs.
Russell Barth's home, 1906 Sixth
avenue. The sum of SIS was cleared
for the organization.
Sonora music was enjoyed dur
ing the afternoon by the large
crowd of comrades and friends at
tending. The lawn was decorated
beautifully with flags and flowers,
which were brought by some of
the members. The hostess was as
sisted by Mrs. George Ransom.
Next Tuesday evening the tent is
to hold special meeting at Memoir
ial hall for inspection, and next
Thursday afternoon there will be a
coffee at the home of Mrs. Mamie
Haynes in Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Business Meeting Monday Night.

The IWln-Clty Christian En-
deavOr union will hold a business
meeting at the Moline Y. NJ. c. A. at
8 o'clock Monday evening. Officers
and members are asked to be pres
ent, as plans are to be discussed
for the work for the coming year.
The quarterly meeting will be held
at the South Park Presbyterian
church a week from tomorrow
evening, at 5:45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Hear Letter From Director.

An interesting letter from MISS
Mary Anderson, director Of the
women's bureau of the United
States department of labor was
read yesterday afternoon at the
meeting of the Women's Trade
Union league meeting in Indus
trial home. Miss Anderson COM
pIimented the local organization
on the splendid work it is doing
for the women in industry in this
locality and especially compliment
ed them on the assistance they have
given the local telephone girls in
their better wage fight and sug-
gested means for carrying on fur
Their work.
The Labor day report was read
and the report of the committee
for the card party recently held.
The sum of $500 was cleared on
the concessions which the commit
tee managed at the park on Labor
day. The sum of IS was taken in
at a recent card party. The Labor
day committee was extended a vote
of thanks for its efforts.
Mrs. Gardner was chosen vice
president of the league, to fill the
vacancy which existed. The presi-
dent of the league was instructed
TO meet with the president of the
telephone operators union, to de-
eide whether or not the league
would continue to serve luncheons
to the operators and linemen. The
report given by the treasurer
showed that there is a substantial
surplus in the treasury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Luncheon to Honor Mrs. Rengston.

Mrs. Frederick A. Bengston of
Milan, formerly Miss Lenora Nice,
was hOnOred at post-nuptial
luncheon given yesterday noon by
Mrs. H. NJ. Railsback at her home,
1911 Twenty-seventh street, Moline.
Covers were laid for seven intimate
friends of the bride of a few weeks,
the table being decorated in pink
and white. The centerpiece was
bouquet of pink roses. The after
noon hours were spent Informally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
SOCIAL EVENTS

After the business session a short
program was given, which incIud-
ed a vocal solo by Mrs. Ben Ben
son and readings by Miss Harriet
Paulsen, Refreshments were serv-
ed. The division is invited to at
tend the meeting of the first divis-
ion Oct. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Miss Robson Goes to New Yol


Miss Edna Robson, who has
been making a great success Of
her work in miniature portPaiture
and has been busy all summer fill
ing commissions. has just returned
from a two weeks stay in Chicago
and announces that she is 10 60 TO
New York city the last of October,
where she will open studio for
the winter season.
Before going east Miss Robson
plans to have an exhibit here. She
will also have an exhibit at the
Henry Rheinhart galleries on
Fifth avenue, New York, shortly
after her arrival in the eastern
city. The place and date of her
local exhibit will be announced in
the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

CLAYTON & LENNIE
The Happy Chappie and His English Friend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Gu a NOCdI SOiO Dy MIS- Ben Ben
son and readings by Miss Harriet
Paulsen. Refreshments were serv-
ed. The division is invited to at
tend the meeting of the first divis-
ion Oct. 3.
Conservatory Busy Place.
Some idea of what Augustana
conservatory of music is accomp-
fishing may be determined from the
activities that are being under
taken by its faculty members and
present and former pupils, notes of
which are appended.
The enrolment in Augustana
conservatory is most gratifying, as
the attendance is double that of
last year at this time. Many local
students are availing themselves of
the excellent courses offered and
private lessons with the leading in
structors have been taken advanc-
age of by many talented and ser
ious students of music. The sched-
ules of Arvid Samuelson and Gus
tat Holmquist contain waiting lists.
Ludwig Becker, head of the vio-
III uCpdLA Ll4lS4Ag Will Ut UNUSUALLY
busy Many students have ar
ranged to enter his classes in en-
semble. These classes are limited
to four and will prove of great
value. Mr.. Becker, together with
Rudolph Reuter- and Charles
Brueckner' will again give a series
of chamber music concerts at the
Hotel Blackhawk. Mr.. Becker will
also resume the conducting Of the
Tri-City Symphony orchestra.
Arvid Samuelson and Gustaf
Holmquist have been engaged for a
joint recital at South Bend, Ind, on
Monday, Sept 90
]. Frank Frysinger has resumed
his work as Organist and choir
master at st. Johns Methodist
church in Davenport.
Miss Georgia Nettles, new teach
er in voice, Hulda Peterson, violin
list, and Oletha B. McCommins, or
ganist, will give the musical num-
bers on the constitution day pro-
gram to be given in the Augustana
gymnasium, Wednesday evening,
Sept. IT,
lie Roy Carlson has accepted the
position as organist in the Christ
ian Science church, Moline. Miss
Dorothy Hammond, student with
Gustaf Holmquist, is soloist at the
same church.
The first artist concert of the
season will be given by Clarence
Eddy, celebrated organist, the date
to be announced later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
BREIRRE & KING

The Little Girl From Boston Boy From New o.
Exclusive Songs and Dancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

LASOVA & GILMORE
Song and Dance advertisements
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF
RIVER HERE ASKED.

1t was stated today by officials that
the condition of residents of Sumter
county along the Flint river, which
is very high, is such as to require
assistance, and it was suggested that
donations for these people be receiv-
ed by the city clerk along with do
nations for West Point sufferers. 1t
was said that assistance was requir-
ed in caring for the bodies of the two
river victims of Sunday.
H. A. Harp, who operates large
sawmill plant at Flintside, in Ameri-
Gus, today stated that the river was
the highest in ten years, and had al
ready resulted in considerable loss to
his concern. The water, he said, was
still rising. Up to Saturday it had
risen seven feet. He stated that two
oxen out of "a used in logging had
been drowned, and that the others
were rescued with difficulty. Sixteen
mules were also rescued. About $500
worth of sweet feed in the crib is
now under water and probably will
be complete loss, he reported.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
Furnace Flue Blamed
For Gatewood Blaze

The home of Dudley Gatewood, on
Lee street, badly damaged yesterday
afternoon by fire, will be repaired as
soon as the insurance adjusters have
inspected it, he stated today. Suffic-
lent insurance to cover the loss was
carried.
The fire is believed by Mr.. Gate.
wood to have originated from the
fue leading from the furnace in the
basement, in which a hot fire was
kept yesterday. The Gatewood fam
lily were out calling at the time of
the blaze, and did not arrive home
until the firemen had it under con-
troll nearly half an hour after the
alarm had been given. The blaze was
confined largely to the garrett and
roof, but water damaged the entire
house and contents. A large Sun
day afternoon crowd watched the fire
and many volunteers carried furniture
and other belongings from the home,
tore curtains from the hangings,
dumped trunks from upstairs win
dows and otherwise attempted to help.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
TWO VICTIMS To BE TAKEN
TO MARIETTA FOR BURIAL

The bodies of George H. Lindley
and Alene Wright will be taken to-
night to Marietta, Ga, their old
home, for burial. The funeral will
be held at the same time, at Mid
way church, in the country near that
city.
Alene Wright, aged years, was
the daughter of C. G. Wright. The
family came here two years ago from
Cobb county. She is survived by her
father, one sister, Louise, and five
brothers, Eugene, Ralph, Joe, Harvey
and George.
George H. Lindley, aged 28 years,
is survived by his wife and small
son, who are visiting in Marietta;
four brothers, Walter and Florence
Lindley, of Birmingham, Ala, and
Warren and J. B. Lindley, of Mari
eta; and two sisters, Mrs. M. L.
Wood and Mrs. L. W. Hibble, of
Marietta.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
Better Cut OFF That
Water Pipe Tonight

Following a sudden gale which
sprang up early Sunday morning af-
ter damp, warm Saturday, the tenn
perature here dropped to a new low
record for the season Sunday night,
registering 25 degrees, according to
the official Thermometer, of which D.
M. Bryan is custodian. AS result,
hard freeze took place, nipping flow.
ers and other vegetation which had
been unaffected by the earlier cool
snaps. Water pipes were reported TO
have frozen in some places.
According to information sent out
by the Washington weather bureau,
the weather will be colder tonight IN
the southeastern states, and extend
well into Florida by Tuesday, with
freezing extending into central Flor
Ida. Low temperatures will continue
elsewhere east of the Mississippi river
Tor the next Sc hours, said the
weather bureau,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
MAN AND GIRL
DROWN, 1OTHER
GIRL IS RESCUED
Trio In Buggy Drive Into Flood Water Near Vienna
Americus Bridge and One Is Saved By Heroic
Acts of Roy Crabb, Ex-Sailor, and Reese Horton,
Who Leaped Into Water

naming girl to the tree, and when
that had been accomplished one end
of the rope was tied about Mr.. Hor-
toms waist and he swan to the tree,
and made that end fast, and we tied
the other end to a tree on the bang
and the rescue was completed"
Mr.. Perkins declared the rescue one
of the most thrilling sights he had
ever witnessed or heard of, and
strongly endorsed the medal move
ment.
When we came up, just behind the
Forts" said he, "and / got where l
could see | took in the situation at a
glance. The three had just then driven
into the water and fioated out of the
buggy. Shortly after l arrived the
man and the little girl went down
and were not seen thereafter. The
older girl, displaying GOODNESS that
is rarely equalled, remained calm un-
til rescued. Standing On the buggy
she held her head above the water
waited patiently for assistance. Once
she slipped off the buggy, as the horse
floundered about, but that didn't ex-
cite her. And after she had been
brought to safety she insisted upon
remaining while the rescuers sought
for her sister. She was taken to the
Griffin home, where she was given
dry clothing and warmed, after hav-
ing been chilled terribly from remain
ing in the cold water so long"
Liquor Plays Part.
After being rescued, Miss Wright
made the statement, according to
witnesses, that her uncle had been
drinking, and this in part was blamed
for the tragedy. The Wright family
resides on the old G. S. Hogg farm
on the river a short distance above
the new bridge. Mr.. Lindley, who
came here from North Georgia a
year ago, was said to have started for
Dooly county to inquire about a
farm for himself for the coming sea-
son. At the point where the drown
ing occurred is depression in the
road, at tie bottom of which in or
binary weather is small stream fed
by spring. The high water in the
river had backed into this fow place
until in some spots it was 10 or more
feet deep, accor ling to the men who
searched for the bodies.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
WARTIME DRY
ACT UPHELD BY
U.S.. HIGH COURT
Many Millions in Whisky
Involved, Besides Big
Plants

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-(By
Associated Press. THE wartime pro-
hbition act today was held constitu-
tional by the Supreme court, the
opinion, deciding appeals from Ken
lucky and New York involving the
act, was read by Justice Brandies.
In deciding the question the Su-
preme court also dissolved iniunc-
tons restraining revenue officers from
interfering with the removal of
about 7O,OO0,OO0 gallons of whisky
held by Kentucky distilleries in ware
houses at Louisville.
No decision was rendered in the
cases involving the constitutionality
of the Volstead prohibition enforce
ment act.
Constitutionality of the war time
prohibition and the prohibition en-
forcement laws was attacked in the
Supreme court in three different ap-
peals. One came from Kentucky.
where the former statute was held
invalid. Two came from New York,
where both acts were sustained.
Beside the millions of dollars in
vested in brewery and distilling plants
the decision affects approximately
60,O00,000 gallons of whisky valued
alone at between $100,O0O,O00 and
$200,000,000, according to internal
revenue officials estimates.
The cases of the Kentucky Distil-
leries and Warehouse Company, of
Louisville, KY, and Dryfoos, Blum
& Company, of New York, were vir-
tually identical and resulted from eff
forts to compel the government to re-
lease whisky from bond. The third
case, an appeal Of Jacob Rupert,
brewer of New York, involved author
ity under the acts to manufacture
beer containing 2.75 per cent. alco-
hol.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-15
WEBSTER POSSE
GIVES UP 2-DAY
HUNTFOR NEGRO
Believed By Sheriff To
Have Escaped From
That Section

PRESTON, Dec. 15.-Sheriff
Christian and the posses which had
been searching the west end of Web
ster county since Friday for Char
ley West, the negro lad who on Fri
day shot and killed Emmett Bright
well, young white man near Rich
land, gave up the chase last night
night without having found any
trace Of the slayer.
"We made every possible effort to
apprehend the negro, said Sheriff
Christian today, "and the search was
so complete that it is almost certain
he has made his escape from this
section"
The Staying, which was declared a
cold -blooded affair, West and anoth-
er negro having been caught hunt
ing on the Brightwell farm which
had been posted and from which he
had been warned on previous occa-
sions, had infamed the people of the
Richland section and large num-
ber Joined the hunt for the slayer,
keeping it up day and night until
every means of capturing him had
been exhausted.