Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-20
ERIE


a letter from Corporal Arthur Carlson.
which is exceptionally interesting TO his
many Erie friends. He was bookkeeper
in R. L. Burchelrs store before answer
following are excerpts from the letter.
which is dated Feb. %. Paris. France:
I'VE were in intensive training al a
small village near Nantes, France, 1or
several days. and one night at retreat.
the captain announced that orders were
down for some man to be transferred
bit before others. AS he told US this.
tears came to his eyes. as we were sure
all proud of our company, and hated 10
be broken up. He then asked for all
the men to step one pace to the front
who were to go to the trenches and
would you believe it, every man stepped
forward with a yell and a cheer; and
at that the captain walked away with
proud of our bunch. There was not
yellow one among u.s." He saw active
service at the front few days be-
fore the armistice was signed. and after
telling of his experiences during that
time adds, If you once saw the devas-
tated areas of France, the poor women
and girls, the harm and wretched treat
ment the French received from the Ger
mans. it's enough to make a man with
heart do and dare and give his last
drop of blood In closing he says, II
the Red Cross. It's such wonderful
place for US over here. Whenever you
are hungry. whether you have money or
not, you can always get good meal.
all you want. and some kind girl or old
lady to give you words of cheer and
smiles, Vhich surely go a long ways.
There Is place to read and write, to
play the piano and always good women,
who surely deserve wonderful credit for
coming over here and facing the trials
which surely are not women's work And
praise for the Salvation Army. They
are small unit. but believe me- when
the boys get back and pass a Salvation
Army concert on the street, you'll see
before. In towns that were torn asun-
der, that were being shelIed- you would
still find your Iassie. making hot dough
nuts for the boys and even at times
bringing them to you
A telephone message has been received
from John Besse, telling of his arrival at
seas. This is the first definite news re-
ceived from him since the cablegram was
sent apprising him of the serious illness
of his mother, Mrs. Emma Besse. and his
arrival home is anxiously awaited.
Mrs. Chaouinard from Denrock, H.,
was guest at the Allen Pratt home the
past week.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Erie
day chicken dinner in the dining room
of the church Monday night. Dinner was
served from $50 TO O'Clock and was
well patronized. The table decorations
were in green and white and shamrock
leaves were given as favors. The wait
ers wore white dresses and green CAPS
with shamrock leaves for ornaments. The
net receipts were S74.50.
B. P. Echelberge celebrated his SOth
birthday quietly at his home in Erie
Thursday and in honor of the event his
wife entertained a small company of rela-
tives at dinner. larger gathering had
been planned. but on account of the rain
and bad roads, number from out of
town were prevented from coming.
Ctar Lode ~
basket soc1able at the home of Mrs
Allen Pratt last Thursday night. There
was a good attendance and a pleasant
sold at auction and the contents dis
posed of, bring about $16.5O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ryan have as
quests their daughter. Mrs. Esther Jones.
and children. from Brewer. Mo.
Miss Thelma Burridge and her nephew,
Francis Connect of Rock Island, were
guests last week of Miss Thelma's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs F. E. Burridge.
Earl Isenberg and family have moved
from Lookerville' into the house owned
by Mrs. Mary Wolever on South Main
Mrs. Lucille Davis from Alton. III has
arrived to visit her mother. Mrs. Edith
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Daily have sold
their farm at Hillsdale. H., and will move
to Erie this week For the present they
VIII occupy the house owned by Mrs a
A. Matthews Main street but exDect
u DuIiu soon and make Ere their Der-
home. They were residents here
previous to moving to HillsdaIe over
year ago.
Mrs. John Hahn was called to HillsdaIe
last week on account of the illness and
death of her niece. the child of Mrs. Rose
Ashdown. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings Bark are visit
Ing the formers relatives at Illinois CITY.
mrs; BARK was formerly Miss Ida Wait.
Miss Cora Etnyre, first primary teacher
IN the Erie public schools was called to
her home at Adelaide. ILL.,. last week ON
account OF the Illness of her mother she
returned n time to attend to her school
duties this week.
:. mrs George Bolger. who was called to
Stuart. Iowa, to attend the funeraI - ~
vices OF her step-son. Milton BoIger. ar
rived home Saturday. ~
Mrs. A. n. Buffers from New Boston
NJ, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. HarJey
Meyers, in the West Sandridge neirhbor-
hood. Neis nOOF-
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Harmon and 1jttI.
son OF Davenport are guests at the e n
Harmon home this week.