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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Miss Wills Bride
Of Mr.. Teseler Today

The marriage Of Gustav Tesslsr
and Martha b. Willis, occurred q
tho homo Ut the brides mother.
Mrs. Martha Bradley willis. 1908
Seventeenth street, ct 10 o'clock
this morning, Rev. W. q. 0gleves,
pastor Of the South Park church.
officiating. The ceremony wes wit
messed only by the brides mother
and sister. This afternoon. the
newly married couple left for New
Orleans on . wedding trip.
The marriage u the elimination
OF an ONCE romance. Mr.. Tegelcr
for years having bsen secretary for
the Rock Island Brewing company.
and ~ bride having been stenos-
raphef for some time, and the evect
of today ID the result Of the friend
ship thus formed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tegeler have . host
of friends who will rejoice With
them in their happiness. Upon their
return to Rock Island, they Will re-
side at 1881 Twenty-fourth street.
in . new home which tho groom re-
Gently purchased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
new ANGLE IN
STAND AGAINST
. weekly Paper


Further developments have come
about In the stand Of the Rock Is
land Woman's club TOR the suppress
sion Of the Rock Island News.
Did Frank Mfxtsr, head OF the
Civic Federation, which conducted
. vigorous campaign for the de-
feat Of Harry NJ. Schriver for
mayor last spring, make q substan-
tial admission to the mayor that
another prominent member Of the
Civic Federation had offered $2.501
to someone connected with the
News for it, use during the CAM
paign to attack Schriver?
Yesterday Mrs. Frank Mixter
and Mrs. n. H. cleveland told
Mayor Schriver that they did not
believe 1t should be left to women
to 60 before the grand Jury to pre-
sent the Woman's club fight against
the News, but men should take this
action. The mayor answered that
IL they believed the time had come
when men should take up the
gauntlet, he, the mayor. believed
that they should start in their own
homes. by having their husbands
take up the case.
Today Mr.. Mixter appeared at
the city hall. He took up the state
ment that Mayor Schriver was al
legged to have made to Mrs. Mixter
and Mrs. cleveland yesterday that
he (Mixter) had admitted to
Schriver that a prominent member
Of the Civic Federation had offered
the News money to attack Schriver
during the campaign. Mr.. Mixter
denied that he had made such an
admission to the mayor.
It appears that the two men were
alone when the original converse
ton took place. which is said to
have occurred . few days after the
Woman's club first launched Its
crusade against the News.
AT that time and after you ex.
pressed your opinion Of the move
ment Of the women, you said, 4
guess there is nothing that can bt
done about it," Mayor Schrivel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
TO RESUME MEMS
SUNDAY MEETINGS
TOMORROW AT Y

The series Of Sunday afternoon
gatherings for men will be resum-
ed at the Y. M. C. A. with . meet
ing there tomorrow at 3 O'Clock.
The meeting will be led by the Cos
pei team from the Edgewood Bap-
fist church. in charge Of Joseph
wilmer. The subject will be Zone
Of the Six: Which Am To- Special
music will be rendered by members
Of the quartet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

. liar or a consummate fool Il you
think I made such q statement rs
you recite," Mixter said. M
Il do not think that you are
liar. Mr.. Mixter," Mayor Schrivcr
said. but l do think you have u
very poor memory"
Considerable discussion ensued
and much was said Of the spring
campaign. and with reference TO
the controversy over the original
conversation Mixter asked thst,
when Schriver repeated the story
again that he said that Mixter de-
MES It. ~ f
Il WILL" Mayor Schriver m.
swered. "I'll say that you deny It" =
Some spicy things are alleged to
have been said with reference 70
the campaign.
| Mayor Schriver then told Mr..
Mixter that he did not have any
sore spots over the campaign as he
said that especially as the winner
he could afford to be magnanimous.
However, the mayor branded tho
tactics of the Civic federation,
which he said were grossly unfair,
and claimed that this stand by the
Civic federation only led to people
being driven away from the fed
eration's support.
"You were q much better poll
tician than was" Mr.. Mixter sail.
II don't say 1t. desparagingly OF
you except as to politics, but ]
knew you were inexperienced"
Mayor Schriver said. Il knew you
did not know any more about poll
tics than an old woman" and
/ Mixter laughed at the expression.
"You may say what you want to
about me as politician" said Mix
ter.
The mayor repeated to Mr.. Mix
ter substantially what he had said
to the women relative to taking
the burden upon himself in sup
pressing the News.
| There seems to be q supreme
desire on the part of some people
to push me into the limelight H.
this fight" said Schriver. "If is no.
for me to do. The place for people
with a grievance togo is before tho
grand Jury. The states attorney
says he will prosecute il there is
a case of criminal libel made.
VIII Act for Sell.
IF the paper attacks me, I VIII
act for myself, and I will expect
to act alone, as l did before. The
proposal Of the women would sim
ply throw US into unending litiga-
/ ton without getting anywhere"
srtsg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
SALVATION ARMY
WANTS CLOTHING
TO SUPPLY NEEDY

The Salvation army is being
called upon by poor families for
relief and they must have clothes
to supply this need. They can fur
nish the groceries. They would be
pleased to get CASTOR clothing and
shoes and Will call for 1t. Call up
R. /. $3.50 or write Captain NJ. Wat
ner, 521 Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

said In telling Mr.. Mixter his YER
sion Of the conversation.
II said not much could be done
when . prominent member OF the
Civic Federation would 90 to John
Looney and offer 5000. a. I under
stood It, for the News to attack me
and republish the stun that was
published about me BEFORE" the
mayor continued. =
"You said. yes. that was -
-" Manning the mani.
Had Heard Report.
II had heard that report and
your admission was the first cor
roborat1on Of 1t. and am sure that
l did not mistake what you said.
The FIRST thing l did when got
back to the office was to write 1t
down."
What Women Sought.
One phase Of the petition to sup
press the distribution of the News.
submitted by the Rock Island
Woman's club to Mayor H. NJ.
Schriver yesterday morning, which
members of the woman's club
called to the attention Of The Ar
gus today as being omitted In the
story that came from the city hall.
was that the officers Of the club
laid before the mayor a definite
proposal for disseminating the sale
Of the paper in the city through
the licensing of the newsb0ys.
The proposal was based upon q
suggestion given the club by an
out-of-town business man and WIS
similar to the action taken in
Geneseo by the officials Of that city.
The suggestion, as given the mayor,
was that the city council adopt an
ordinance licensing the newsboys.
permitting them to sell only papers
that the federal government allow
ed to be sent through the mails. In
the opinion of the women of the club
it is the logical and really effective
means at hand to stop the sale Of
the paper.
Mayor Schriver. as was stated
yesterday, refused act upon The
suggestion, pointing out other meas
ures that might be taken to ac-
complish the end sought by the
women's club. At the time of the
first petition of the club several
weeks ago, Mayor Schriver invited
the women to confer with him
whenever they had further propos-
ais to make regarding the News,
and it was upon this invitation that
the officers Of the club again con-
suited the mayor yesterday.
Mr.. Mixter's version was that the
offer of the use of the News for
$4,000 was made to q member OF
the Civic federation.
"You must put me down either as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Miss Bessie Bryan
Weds W. r. Aster at
5fA
Noon Home Ceremony

At 9 simple hOmA wedding which
took place at IL o'clock this noon
at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Bryan of
1925 Tenth avenue. Miss Bessie
Lois Bryan became the bride Of
William Ralston Aster. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. ". L. Aster OF 413 Second
street. The ceremony was per-
formed by DR.. d. H.. Gibson. pastor
OF the First United Presbyterian
church, in the presence Of so rela-
tives Of the bridal couple.
As the bride descended the stair
way on the arm of her father, Miss
Beryl Meek Of Marissa, cousin of
the bride, played Mendelssohn's
Wedding march. During the cere-
\ she played MELODY Of Love-"
& ceremony was performed in
1. living room at an altar formed
Of greenery, candles and flowers,
carrying out the brides chosen col
ors. pink, green and orchid. The
colors were also carried out in the
other rooms Of the house. The
single ring service was used.
Miss Bryan wore q dainty dress
Of white georgette crepe, lace and
tuck trimmed. Her veil which
fell TO the hem of her skirt was
held in place with a bandeau of
silver and neal orange blossoms,
and was arranged in a high effect
in the back. Her flowers were a
: round bouquet of brides roses.
Miss Elizabeth BRYAN served her
sister as maid OF honor. Her dress
was of flesh colored georgette creme
and her flowers were orchid and
pink sweet meas IN corsage arrange
ment. Miss Meek wore q gown Of
orchid colored taffeta and slace and
she wore a corsaee of mink and
orchid sweet meas. Little Kathryn
ana Edna McKown were the flower
Rirls. They were dressed in white
and carried baskets of sweet peas.
Laverne ]. Evans of Davenport
served Mr.. Aster AZ best man.
After the ceremony, a wedding
luncheon was served. The brides
table was spread In the dining room
and her colors were effectively car
ried out In sweet peas. ribbons and
candles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aster left on a late
Afternoon train for a short honey.
moon In Chicago and thew will he
AT home to their friends at 1920
Seventh avenue after Ian * Mrs
Aster's going away costume was 4
satin dress az old blue with a blacl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

Miss Harriet Bancroft Luncheon
was served in the dining room.
where the table was beautifully
conferred with , cut glass basket Of
Jacque roses. The courses we're
carried ont in the nuptial colors,
and the bride-to-be was presented
with = large. prettily trimmed,
wicker basket Of articles for her
new home. Mrs. Il. l.. Reisner and
Mrs. Roy Whiteside Of Moline are
entertaining today In honor Of Miss
Bierman.
Trade Union League Annual Meet.
The Woman's Trade union league
transacted very important matters
in their annual meeting yesterday
afternoon in the Federation Of
Labor hall. In the business meet
fng held before the election . let
ter was read from r. F. Beck, Sec
rotary OF the moulders' union.
thanking the local lodge TOR their
recent donation to the striking fold
moulders.. A card Of invitation was
read from the Chicago organization
to attend . meeting held there SUM-
day when Mlss Marie Dresslef. the
actress who was q leader OF the
chorus girls during the recent ac-
tors strike, will speak. The Chi
cago division also asked funds for
their Christmas charities 70 which
the local order donated $40. Plans
were made for the Christmas dancr
ing party to be held Dec. IS ut
Eagles hall. The card parties have
been discontinued for the future.
The members have decided to pay
the dues Of the various officers of
the society during the coming year.
The election resulted in the follow
ing officers in the different chairs:
President-Mrs. H. Grant.
Vice president-Mrs. Slater.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs.
Lyon.
Secretary-treasurer-MrA P. J.
Carlson.
Conductress-Mrs. g. Belle.
Auditing oommittee-Mesdames
Walden, Edwards, Miss M. Nc
Nnlty.
Chairman sick committee-Mrs
Parks.
Convention Observation-Disclosures
Edwards. Slater, Parks, Gardener
and Waldon.
The next meeting will be q social
gathering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Workers Class with Mrs. Granger.

VVEA0EU CASB Win MN VE8u8 0Es
The workers class Of the First
Baptist church met yesterday aft
ernoon with Mrs. j. Clark Granger.
After a short study hour the an
nual election resulted as follows:
President-Mrs. o. L. Smith.
Vice president-Mrs. G. H. Saun-
ders.
SecretaryAMrs. George Lee.
Treasurer-Mrs. W. J. Crandall.
Teacher-Mrs. J. C. Granger.
Assistant teacher-Mrs. Morgan.
The next meeting Will be held
Friday, Jan. 8, with Mrs. r. s..
Helpenstell, 2261 Sixteenth street.
Miss Ash Hostess for Miss Bierman
Miss Wilhelmina Bierman was
honor guest last evening at one of
the most delightful affairs in the
series given for her when Miss Ma
talie Ash, 1919 Fourteenth street,
gave an evening 500 at her home.
The rooms were dainty in the pink
and white colors Of the bride-to- be,
with carnations and narcissi about
the rooms. There were four tables
Of 500 and the game favors were
given to Miss Esther Borg and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

Pay Giyes at 6 xatherins,s.

Ills evening the younger pupils
OF 81. Kathsrins's school will pre-
ssut playlet The First Novel"
IN tho school gymnasium. Sunday
evening the advanced pupils of Miss
Hostetter. head Of the music de-
partmeut., will give an entertain
ment In the psrlors for the teach
er1 and students. This IL one Of
the regular Sunday evening enter
tainmsnts and promises to be one
Of tho best given 80 Tar. Because
Of the shortage Of fuel. classes will
DO dismissed Wednesday. The
cast Of characters for the play is
a. follows:
CHARACTERS OF THE PLAY.
Our Lady st. Mary. w. Goering
st. Joseph ............ X. Newell
Zac1arias. shepherd. /. m. Burrell
Samuel. u shepherd. >. ID. Brannan
Jacob, . shepherd ......V. Tuthill
Ephraim. . shepherd. ". Iverson
Aanasser, . shepherd. p. Bergen
Joel. . shepherd D. M. Lloyd-Jones
Issachar, p shepherd 49,. e. Swift
AsSoO0np = ouoPuS4u M. SuOcuAhCI
Casper. the King e. Jack
Melchoir, the King M. Peckenpaugh
Balthasar. the King Phyllis Bergen
Tho lnnkeeper e. Cantwell
The Waterman $500. N. Ashbaugh
A Little Boy ,............I v. Pape
A Little Girl .........J. Patterson
First herald s........... L. Harmed
Second herald ........M. LeClaire
N. Chalmers, L. Chapman and
E. Eastwood.
Kings pages 49,.
c. Curtis. E. Hoyt and Billy
Pruett.
Children Of the Temple ........
E. Sardy, D. Lewis and N.
Sherlock, Carrollers, Temple
Singers, etc.
Scene THE Annunciation. The
Temple Court.
Scene 1.-THE Shepherds. The
fields of Bethlehem.
Scene III-The Alteration. The
stable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Mr.. Willetts Speaks 1t villa Dc
Chantal.

Mrs. L. W. Willitts Of Chicago
gave a very interesting talk to the
teachers and pupils Of the Villa de
Chantal in connection with the
Better English" movement being
observed at the school this week.
Mrs. Willitts told specific instances
Of what is being done to encourage
the use of better English in the
schools Of the larger cities and the
effort that Is being made to Ameri-
canize foreigners. The talk was in
structive and thoroughly enjoyed
by those who heard 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Pickets-Johnson Wedding.

Wednesday evening at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Care
don Johnson. 1927 Sixth avenue,
Miss Mildred johnson became the
bride of Ira Pickets, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pickets of Donna, Texas.
The single ring ceremony was used.
Rev. Henry Rutherford Of Chicago,
minister for the deaf Of the mid
west, officiating. Rev. Rutherford
was assisted by Mrs. Lillian Bush,
sister Of the bride, who translated
the ceremony from the sign to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Surprise for Mr.. Schroeder.

= Thursday evening q company Of
self invited guests held a party at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. s.
Schroeder, 1704 Seventh street. The
affair was in the form of a birth
day surprise for Mr.. Schroeder.
Cards were played during the eve
ming. prizes being received by Mrs.
Roy Agus. Mrs. John Bysinger.
Charles Speckhart and John BY
singer. At. q late. hour refresh
ments were served by the guests
and . purse Of money was present
ed to MIR. Schroeder.
Gloria Del Ladies' Aid Meets.
Members OF the Gloria Del
church aid met yesterday after
noon with Mrs. F. Bingham, 1926
Forty-second avenue. Mrs. r: Kim
ner was in charge Of the meeting.
The proceeds Of the women's thank
Offering was $22.35 while the jun
iors' offering was $3.25. This
amount puts the women's society
on the honor roll Of the presbytery
Has they doubled their contribution
for this year. Nominations were
made for the annual election next
meeting and plans were also COM
Dleted for q booth at the Christmas
party next Thursday. Refreshments
were served. the hostess being as
sisted by her daughter. Mildred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Social Announcements.

Vestment guild Of Trinity Epis-
copal church, will meet Monday.
afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs.
]. w. Houder, S32 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Commandery drill
corp will hold a dancing party at
the Masonic temple, Friday evening.
Dec. 10. Whites orchestra will
furnish the dance program and the
committee in charge is e. A. Adams,
Harry Knox, F. E. Robinson, c. D.
Arnold and C.. Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

A western Illinois paper for vest
err Illinois people-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

spoken language for the benefit Of
the guests present. The bride at
tended school at Jacksonville. ILL.,,
and has bsen employed lately 1t the
Pster. Jacobsen cigar factory In
Davenport. The groom received
his education at the Iowa school for
deaf 1t Council Bluffs and 10 em-
ployed IN the French Hecht fac
tory In Davenport. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pickets will 90 to housekeeping Ut
3i4 Eleventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Boy Scout Activities.

Boy Scout Ao1vn1es.
Registrations have been sent In
for troop No. Il, Rock Islands new
est troop, under tho leadership OF
Scoutmaster Emil johnson and AS
sistant Scoutmastef Ruben Peal
strom. This troop II doing splen-
didly and are keeping together In
spite of the restrictions on meet
ings. A big majority Of the boys
have already passed their tender
foot tests. Their next meeting will
be Monday evening at the home OF
Rev. Carl Nilsson. whose two boys
are enthusiastic members OF the
troop. ,
Application for troop charter has
also been sent in for troop No. 20
OF the Memorial Christian church.
This troop under the leadership OF
Scoutmaster Glenn Mccormick Is
doing splendidly and hopes to have
a membership Of 30 within . short
time.
A new troop IL to be organized
at the Y. M. c. A. next week I'M
der the leadership Of E. c. .OBrfen
and Howard Beard. Both of these
men are residents of the Y. NC. A.
dormitory and the members Of this
! troop are to consist Of boys who
are not members in other troops.
A meeting will be held next week
at the Y. M. C. A. to get the organ
ization started.
Troop No. II, under Scoutmaster
E. L. Billiard. is setting a real pace
not only in attendance at their
meetings. which are held at his
home, but in passing tests and
keeping up their enthusiasm. Last
Wednesday evening the night Of
! the awful snow storm, nearly every
member Of the troop was present
at the Scout meeting. Scout Mar
win Bullard, the senior patrol lead
er Of this troop. Is the highest
+, ranking active Scout in Rock Is
land at present. At the next court
of honor he will qualify for eight
merit badges. making him a Life
and Star Scout. After having quail
flied for these he has only two mer-
it badges yet to obtain before be-
coming an Eagle Scout. ScN ,tmas-
ter Bullard deserves special men,
ton for the fine work he is doine
with his troop.
Evening 800 for Mrs. Leopold.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Balm, 81;
Twentieth street. entertained 8
company Of friends at their home
last evening as . courtesy to Mr..
and Mrs. p. J. LEOPOLD, who LEFT
late last night for their temporar,
home in New Orleans. where Mr..
Leopold Is engaged in government
work until ekrly spring. There
were prizes given to Mrs. Vere
Link and Mrs., Ernest Droman il
the 500 games. Luncheon wal
served with large vase of rose,
used on the luncheon table.
! Central Ladies Elect Officers.
The ladies Of the Central Pres
byterian aid society met yesterda,
afternoon with Mrs. r. B. Miller
433 Fourteenth street. The devo
tionals were led by Mrs. Safer
after which the members decide,
to cooperate with the Sunda,
school In distributing baskets Il
tho poor for the Christmas season
The election following resulted II
q roster Of the following names:
I President-Mrs. c. Shuey.
Vice president-Mrs. Ed Rosen
thai.
Secretary-treasumr Mrs. C. q
Griffin.
A short talk was given by tn,
new president, and refreshment
were served later. The next meet
ing will be held with Mrs.. T. Nc
Lean, Poll Sixteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Joyeaux club Entertained,

! Mrs. A. ]. Linn. LIS Twenty
sixth avenue, Moline, entertained
members of the Joyeaux club at an
all-day sewing at her homo yester-
day. The ladies completed Q guam
tity Of -needlework and dressed nu-
merous dolls to be feature Of
their charitable Christmas work.
Luncheon was served at noon and
all the members attended the meet
ing. Mrs. ]. A. Moberg Of Moline
is hostess for the next peetins on
Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Flat OMoora.


3 Election Of officers for the coming
year was the most important busi,
ness 1t the regular meeting Of the
Eudora Rebekas yesterday at the
Odd Fellows hail. Those chosen
were:
Noble Grand - Mrs. Elizabeth
Beckwith.
Past Grand-Mrs. Ruth Cooley.
Vice 0rand-MrA Enc 6iem0n..
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Enc
Chalk.
Treasurer-Mrs. Ida Barker.
Financial secretary-Miss Myrtle
Cameron.
TWO new members were initiated
and the next meeting VIII be
Dec. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
viii Act for Self.

IF the paper attacks me. I VIII
act for myself, and I will expect
to act alone, as. did before. Tie
proposal Of the women would sim
ply throw US into unending litiga-
ton without getting anywhere"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
SHIPYARD JOBS FOR
1000 SERVICE MEN
Foreign Exodus Leaves Many
Good Places Vacant.

More than 1000 former soldiers, sail
ors and marines are wanted Immediately
to work In shipyards. Major Warren
Bigelow, director of the Unemployment
Bureau at sos Pearl street, announced
last night. when he received a call from
one place for 500 men, Applicants for
these positions should be strong, weigh
about 100 pounds and not afraid of hard
work. These beginners will get So cents
an hour while learning various trades.
Other shipyard heads have informed the
unemployment committee that Immediate
employment will be given to all qualified
men.
One salient reason for the present
shortage of help In shipyards. said Major
Bigelow last night. Is that thousands of
foreigners who formerly worked there
during the war are now returning to
their native countries They earned high
wages and are now going back home
with full pockets. Major Bigelow pointed
out that many men working In the ship
yards are earning 80 cents an hour and
that for former soldiers, sailors and
marines who are fitted for strenuous
work there Is an opportunity to make
good money
Some OF the former service men who
applied for positions at the bureau yes
terday afternoon resented the allegation
made by discharged soldier who in
timated that the applicants were seek
ing easy positions and were afraid OF
hard work