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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
BY Charlotte.

It's . long feminine y brain that
has no turning with all the fasci-
mating styles displayed in the shop
windows. nowadays.
Tri-city shops show the skirts
are longer and narrower, some
shorter, mostly shorter. and mar
rover with the slit still holding Its
own in the rear. And the "deah''
short fur. coats are among us again
this year. Higher priced than ever.
and oh, 20 chic. The "chapeaus"
as they say in France, must be
DECORATED with plumes or you're
not I'm style. 1t matters not
whether the plumes adofn the briln
or the crown. in back or in front,
but they must be- there. Paree has
put the tune in tunics this year as
all the Parisien fashions have the
tunics and the wide pockets at the
hips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01

after 10 successive nights. The AZ
fair proved most successful.
/. The marriage of Miss Julia
Schneider and Charles Schneider
takes place this evening at the
young lady's home at the corner
OF Twenty-second street and
Fourth avenue.
The new generator Of the Peo-
pies Power company arrived this
morning and Manager s. s. Davis
will soon be in shape to electrify
the community with more striking
effect than ever before.
Oct. 31-Yesterday's registration
being the last prior to the election.
Nov. 6, not only shows an interest
on the part Of the male population
in the coming contest, but also The
women, a goodly number Of whom
are availing themselves Of the priv
ilege of voting for university trus-
tees. The total registration Of the
! city Is 4.034, while the total vote
Of two years ago was 3.1S6 show
ing a gain OF $40 this year. which
Of course is probably due to the
feminine registration.
Nov. Mrs. e. M. Sala, who has
been seriously i'll with typhoid 70
yer the past week, is very low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Observes SOfh Birthday.

Many tri-city friends are extend
ing good wishes and congratula-
tons today to Henry Karwath. one
Of Davenport's oldest residents
who is observing his S0th birthday
anniversary. For 30 years Nc.
Karwath was a mail carrier in
Davenport, but was forced to give
up his work last wintev because OF
influenza.
Mr.. Kafwath. although born in
Bohemia, has made his home in
this country since a small boy. He
left his home and parents in the
old world to come to this country
and make his own way. He is a
civil war veteran. and for many
years was commander of August
Wentz post. Mr.. and Mrs. Karwath
observed their golden wedding an
niversary about three years ago.
Only. the immediate families are
being entertained at the home to-
day. but many friends are sendir 3
messages of congratulation. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
AuxniaryCohee.

Helen Gould auxiliary held one
Of its regular coffees Thursday aft
ernoon and evening at the home OF
Mrs. George Clapper, 2917 Seventh
avenue, with an unusually good at
tendance. The Halloween idea
was carried out in the decorations,
and in the evening the affair was
turned into q ghost party, when a
good number Of friends enjoyed
the hospitality Of the Clapper
home. A good SUM was taken in
at the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Social AHnouncenents.

The Standard Bearers of the First
Methodist church will meet at $3.50
Monday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. G. w. Buckner, us Twenty
second street. All the members
are urged to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Licensed to Wed
CHURCH FOLLOWS
CAMPAIGN WITH
REVIVAL SERVICE

Rev. Launcelot Hadaway, pastor
of the Memorial Christian church,
will conduct series OF follow-up
meetings at the conclusion Of the
Sunday campaign, to continue ev-
cry evening for 10 days, beginning
Monday. Miss Mile Beck will be
in charge Of the program Of musical
numbers and 1t is hoped that the
religious enthusiasm that has been
aroused will result in a spiritual
awakening within the church and
that the harvest will be rich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01

Despite the present high prices.
King Georges tailor bills are
probably half Of what King Ed
wards used to be in year. The
late king rarely wore the same suit
of clothes more than half a dozen
times and often only once or twice.
whilst King George usually wears
q suit many times before It is re-
moved from the royal wardrobe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Pctcryon.Beck.

Miss Virginia Beck, daughter o.
MI. and Mrs. F. W. Beck OF 10y
Thirty-second street. Moline, and
Lester r. Peterson. son OF Mr. ana
drs John Peterson OF that city,
we're married a. 4:3o Thursday ait
eruoon at the parsonage OF tne
First Baptist church by Rev. X. ".
Dabcock officialting. The bride
groom's parents were the only VII
lesses. 80,
The bride wore handsome taL-
bred suit of victory blue with
black trimmings and a blue feath-
AIRED hat and veil She carried .
hououet of white rosebuds. Mr..
and Mrs. Peterson left Immediately
alter the ceremony for a short
redding trip to Chicago, and on
heir return they will be at home
8 friends at 234 Forty-ffth street.
W. Peterson is employed as . me-
.hanic with the Consumers COM
)any.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
-Rsund.Up Dsy Nsy. IL

Tn NOV. IL members of the
Neediework guild. will hold the an
nual roundup and those who are
not already members should become
such at once. The only require
menf for membership Is the con-
tribution Of three new and rSeful
articles to BE- added to the coilec-
| ton which the members Of the
Helpers circle Of Kings Daughters
have gathered for the local chari-
ties.
These articles are to be placed
on display at the residence Of Mrs.
T. A. Murphy ON, Thirtieth street
on roundup day. All persons con-
tributing are asked to come on that
way to see the display and enjoy 4
social time with the members OF the
circle.
The only requirements concern
ing articles contributed are that
they be new, useful and that each
one give three articles. Anything
from wash cloth or bar Of soap to
a, suit OF warm underwear may lie
given. Immediately after the dis
play the articles will be divided
among local charities,
Entertain Company Of Ffien6s.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ben c. Benson, at
their home. 1928 Seventeenth ave-
nue., entertained a company OF
friends last evening at a delight
ful evening party. Five tables Of
500 were played, prizes being
awarded the winners. There were
several guessing contests and the
winners were awarded favors.
The hostess. served q delicious
lunch at the small tables after the
games. and the guests remained
for social hour. The home, had
been decorated in pumpkins and
the Halloween colora. and their
were Halloween favors for all
Girls Enteftain Friends.
The Misses Naomi Beaver and
Dorothy Hall gave a Halloween
party last evening for . group Of
80 high school friends at the Hall
home last night. The guests bobbed
for apples, danced and played all
the old Halloween games. Late in
the evening a Halloween lunch
was served. The home had been
attractively decoratd in the sea-
sons suggestions.
Grade School Reserves Party.
U. s. W., Minniehaha, Star and
Wennie Taska girl reserves of the
IY. W. c. A. had a costume Hal
lowe'en party last evening at the
association gymnasium Seventh
flve clowns, ghosts, negresses and
witches were to be seen, all enjoy
ing Halloween games. A fortune
telling booth proved an attraction
and there was a candle race as
well. The girls then sat down on
the floor, forming circle, witch
fashion, and refreshments Carrying
out the Halloween suggestion were
served. Marshmellows were ther
toasted over candles and the affai,
broke up at late hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
+. A. Halloween Party.
lllss Mandel Entertains.

y Florence Mandel Of s21
~ avenue, was hostess last
when she gave a Halloween
Tor 12 OF her girl friends.
1xe0ua Kurth took a prize in
& the games and Miss Irene
I'VE and Miss Eleanore Har-
teok prizes Id other games.
ch wa served at a table which
4ecorated in the Halloween
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
important Alliance Meeting Mon.
day.

f An important meeting OF the
Ministerial Alliance will be held at
he Rock Island Y. M. c. A. at 10
o'clock Monday morning. All the
Members are asked to be present
a this meeting. Plans for starting
lie after-Sunday campaign work
Efjll be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Tri.City s,O Clpb.

TT City 500 club was enter
esterdav afternoon at the
& MES. H. Il. Wendell, 1116
q avenue, when three Ia
n we're played. Mrs. H.
g took the first prize In
egs. Harry Tappendorf
and Mrs, Earl Ashmors
n favor. two course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Surprised on birthday.

Ecompany Of 10 surprised Louis
iams at HIS home, 523 Nine
tth street. last night, when they
1ered to help him celebrate his
4day anniversary. Games and
e occupied the evening hours,
. lunch was served at a late
Mr.. Williams received many
some Presents from the COM
3. +. A. Halloween Party.
inter Station school was the
Of q delightful Halloween
~ last night. when the Parent.
aers' association sponsored az
a for the school friends. Corr
= and pumpkins had been used
tcfusion. and contests were
going during the whole eve.
children OF the school CAV,
nSfam OF varied numbers. ant
hments were served. Tn,
of &c5 was cleared from tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01

All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
AmOo Caldron Dance. ;

The Halloween dancing party
bonsored at the Masonic temple
1T evening by Amoo caldron PROV
i most delightful and WAS a sue
Is in every way. There were
pme two hundred couples who en-
iyed the dance program which
% given by Whites orchestra.
Ne ballroom had been prettily
scorated for the occasion in corn
alks, pumpkins and autumn
kaves. Frappe was served during
10 evening in the dinin room.
IA feature Of the evening was the
sveity dance given by Miss Pau
ae Potter, who is gaining quite .
Equation for herself in the tfi-
lies as a dancer. Hhe was pre-
nted with a huge bouquet of
ses and carnations by little Miss
jretta Gelhart.
Much credit for the success OF
b affair is due the committee in
sarge, the members Of which were
stinguished by the fez and white
ssses they wore last evening, and
4ch member had o corsage bou-
let OF roses. Mrs. Edna Voss was
u chairman, and other members
1.-The committee we're Mesdames
ara Gelhart, Ella Morrison.
nude Eastland. Dorothy Roderick
#M Cora Clawson.
fAmoo caldron has arranged for
MThauksgiving dancing party to
1 given at the temple on Thanks
kfing night. Nov. q. A called
4 Iqtipg-ha5 been planned for Nov.
n Shd on Nov. 10 the new cere-
s,nial work will be put on for q
ID sized class. There will be q
seption at ) o'clock followed by
Fbanquet at 6 O'Clock, while the
emonial work will start at 1880
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
/ Itertains Sunday School Glass.

/ Hiss Ruth Kruger entertained
boys Of her Sunday school class
x}he Evangelical Church Of Peace
day school last night at q Hal
ste'en party at the church. The
~ had been decorated in corn
Ike and pumpkins and the 10
mbers of the class spent the eve
In rollicking games and con-
y. Prizes were won by Joseph
3zhammer, Peter Weber, Theo-
Vogt and Lester Martin. A
oelOwe'en lunch was served by
Kruger. who was assisted by
, Ruth Gilbraith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Mr.. and Mrs.. henan Entertain.
Two.in.One Club Party,


Members Of the Two-in-One club
enjoyed Halloween party last
evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Schroeder. 620k, Forty
fifth street. The Halloween deco
rations were carried out.
Five hundred was played at
three tables, Mrs. Carl Mueller took
the first prize. Mrs. C. r. Ammer-
man the .all-cut and Mrs. A. B.
Linberg Of Moline the consolation
prize. Halloween games were also
played, c. r. zimmerman and A. B.
Linberg winning ,favors. The hos
tess served a dainty supper in the
dining room where the table center
piece was q pumpkin filled with
fruit. The regular meeting Of the
club will be held Nov. Is at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Ammer-
man, 4412 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
Meeting Place Changed.

PARA Frietchie tent sewing CIR
- to have held Z meeting
"a 1t the home Of Mrs. Belle
but the place of meeting has
schanged to Memorial hall.
9rs are asked to meet prompt
1850, as there will be-a good
work to be accomplished.
4ce for the meeting was
q from the home TO the hall
N machines will be needed
: ere are four at the hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-01
SOCIAL EVENTS

luncheon was served after the
games and . social hour enjoyed.
yellow. chfysanthemums were used
about the rooms.
The club has decided to change
the day Of meeting to Wednesday
and next Wednesday afternoon the
members will be entertained at the
home Of Mrs, c. F. johnson, S24
Seventeenth street.
Announces Wedding Date.
Miss Mathilda Fischer. daushter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Fischer Of
11O4 Twenty-ninth avenue. has
chosen Saturday. Nov. 8 for her
wedding day when she will become
the bride Of Ferdinand Lerch, SON
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lerch, 431
Fourth street. The wedding will
take place at 8 O'Clock at st. JOS
eph's church. Dean H. p. Durkin
to perform the service.
Among pre-nuptial parties for
the bride-elect was one 1iven
Thursday evening by Mrs. c. p.
Kane at her home. 1881 Ninth-and-
a-half street. The affair was a
towel shower. The Halloween
decorations were carried out and
500 was played 1t three tables.
Miss Fischer took the first prize,
Miss Marie Burgert the second and
Miss Flo Stonebraker the consola-
tion favor. A luncheon was served
by the hostess. Other parties have
been arranged for Miss Fischer to
be given this week:
Mr.. and Mrs henan Entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Homan of l2l5
Sixth avenue entertained q com
pany Of IL friends last evening It,
Halloween party. The Halloween
suggestions were used in decora.
tions throughout the rooms and
three tables Of 500 were played
Mrs. Louis Gloor took first prize
Tom McHugh the second and Joe
O'Shanski Of Davenport the ail-cut
Miss Sue McPake and Joe Holman
took the consolation favors.
Edison music was enjoyed and a
three course supper was served by
the hostess at q late hour.
TwO.in.0ne Club Party,
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23

upon me. ind had forgotten every
thing else In the world for the time.
At last, with great wooden groan.
as though its heart were breaking at
having to give up its secret at last, 1t
crashed open. I fell on my knees as
though ! had been struck by lightning,
for 1t was literally brimming over with
silver and gold pieces-doublo0ns and
pieces Of eight; English and French
coins, tOo-guineas and louis dor {:
"alr-as Tobias manuscript had said
fall good money"
For while l knelt over 1t, dazed
and blinded. lost; then 1 slowly
plunged my hands into 1t; and let the
pieces pour and pour through them,
literally bathing them in gold and sill
yer. as had read Of misers doing.
: Then suddenly broke out into IN
Irish jig-never having had any no.
tion of doing such a thing before.
In fact / behaved as have read Of
men doing, whom sudden fortune
has bereft of reason. For the time, ut
all events, was gibbering mailman.
Certainly. there was to be no sleep for
me that night! But. In the full tide. of
my frenzy, / suddenly noticed some
thing that brought me up sharp. Out
beyond the doorway 1t was growing
light. 1t was only dim tremulous
sufusion of 1t, indeed, but 1t was real
daylight-oozing In from somewhere
or other-the blessed, blessed, day.
light! God be praisedl
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23

and nerved myself for another effort.
If only l could wriggle past that con-
traction in the middle, / should be
safe. And IL 1 stuck fast midway But
the more measured the width with
my eye. the less the narrowing seemed
to be. To be 80 slightly perceptible. II
could hardly be enough to make much
difference. Caution whispered that II
might be enough to make the differ.
sence between life and death. But AL
ready my choice Of those two august
alternatives was 80 limited as hardly
to be called choice. On the one
hand. could worm my way back
through the caves and tunnels through
which I had passed. and try my luck
again at the other end.
with half dozen matches ~
sneered a voice that sounded like To-
bias-"Precisely" :. and the hor-
ror of it was more sf,an dared face
again anyway. So there was nothing
for 1t but this aperture, hardly wider
than one OF those deep stone slits that
stood for windows in Norman castle.
1t was my last chance. and 1 meant
to take 1t like a man.
I stood for n moment nerving myself
and taking deep breaths. as though i
expected to take but few more. Then.
my left arm extended, l entered side
wise, and began to edge myself along.
1t was easy enough for yard or two.
after which It was plain that 1t was
beginning to narrow. Very slightly in.
deed. but still little. However, could
still go on, and-I could still go back. 1
went On-more slowly It is true. yet
still I progressed. But the rock was
perceptibly closer to me. l had to
struggle harder. 1t was beginning to
hug me-very gently-but 1t was be-
ginning.
1 paused to take breath. could not
turn my head to look back. but l
judged that had come over third
of the way. was coming up to the
waist that l had feared. but l could
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23

perhaps at Its best. Curled by cut.
ting small stalks In two-inch lengths
ana ringing the ends It makes most
attractive garnlsh. Let the celery
stand In cold water for time and the
.rlnges will curl. The ways Of combin-
ing celery with other foods Is number
Tess. The following are suggestive:
3= Celery sandwiches.-Take half !
cupful OF white. crisp and tender eel.
cry cut very fine add one-fourth Of a
/. cupful of minced nuts-pecans are
s .es and one-half tablespoonfuls
OF mayonnaise dressing; salt and
cayenne to taste. Mix until well
blended and use, as sandwich filling on
white buttered bread.
Celery Frttters.-Barboil the celery
until nehrly cooked; after cutting into
three-inch pieces season with salt and
pepper and dip in fritter batter. Fry
IN deep fat and drain ON brown paper.
Serve hot. 8
Dreamed Celery In 4 Cheese She'll
Use the shell of pineapple or Edam
cheese. for a receptacle. Cook the
Se.eiv uiitll lender; add 1t to rich
cream sauce with cupful of parboiled
oysters. Pour into the shell, cover with
buttered crumbs and bake until the
crumbs are. brown. Do not have the
oven too hot or the cheese will melt
or burn and the beauty Of the dish viii,
be spoiled.
Celery and Grapefruit saiad.-Take
three sections Of grapefruit with the
membrane removed; arrange in nest
OF head lettuce with nicely shredded
celery and few shredded almonds
that have been blanched.. Put ball
OF mayonnaise in the center and serve
we'll chilled.
Scrambled Essa With ceIery.-Melt
one tablespoonful of butter, add four
tablespoonfuls Of chopped celery cook
slowly for Is minutes; add four eggs,
a half cupful of milk. stir until set,
season with salt, pepper and butter
and serve ut once.
Celery parboiled and used as an
escalloped dish with white sauce and
cheese is a dish good enough to serve
more frequently.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23

Experiment. Road OF vitrified Brick for
Paving Country Roads At Chevy
Chase, Md.-Finished Pavement In
Service.
loose stones in the holes is sheer
waste Of time, because after few
automobiles and trucks 60 over the
roads these loose materials are pushed
out again and conditions are as bad
as ever. 59 ~
Broken stones and tar binder arc
the only satisfactory repair materials
for macadam roads, and many Inn
proved country roads are Of that type.
It is beginning to be realized that
concrete or special road brick set In
cement over concrete foundation
must be used for truck roads designed
to carry heavy truck traffic. Any
thing cheaper and less stable simply
means bad roads and constant repairs.
For laterals or main roads in sparse
" settled countriesswher trafhc Is not
heavy and when the amount available
for road construction Is not large, tar
macadam highways are quite satisfac-
tory. is. ~;
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23
PLAN HONOR. TO ROOSEVELT
suaoestlons Have Been Made % Mann
TranscontlnentaI Highway After
Former President.

Memorials to the dead and tributes
to the living in the form Of highways
IL plan which is catching tho
popular fancy everywhere. Since
France christened street In honor
Of Wilson, Tentsln, China, has done
the same thing, and elsewhere sugges-
lions have been made that trans
continental highway be named in
honor Of Roosevelt. Louisiana Is plan
ming Victory oak way and sentiment
is reflected by movements to rename
streets and highways after heroes of
the war In other states.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23
"All Good Money"

still go on-very slowly, scarce more
than an inch at every effort; yet every
inch counted, and had lots Of time.
My feet and head were free-which
was the main thing. Another good
push or two. and I should be at the
waist-should know my fate.
I gave the good push or two. and
suddenly the arms Of the rock were
around me. Tight and close. this time,
they Rugged me. They held me fast,
like u rude lover, and would not let
me go. My knees and feet were fast,
and the walls on each side pressed my
cheeks. My head too was fast. I
could not move an inch forward-and
1t was too late to go backl
Panic swept over me. I felt that
my hair must be turning white. Pres.
emily ceased to struggle. But the
rocks held me In their giant embrace.
There was no need for me to do any
thing, could 60 on resting there
1t was very comfortable till
And then I felt something touching
my feet. running away and then touch
ing them again. o God! 1t was the
incoming tide! It would And then
I prepared myself to die. I suppose
was light-headed. with the strain and
the lack Of food, for. after the first
panic, found myself dreamily, almost
luxuriously. making pictures Of how
brave, men had died in the past-brave
women too. fancied myself In one
and another situation. But the picture
that. persisted was that of the Con.
ctergerie during the French revolu
tion.
Then the picture vanished, as felt
the swish of the tide round my ankles
It would soon be up to my knees
II was up to my knees-it was creep
ing past them-and 1t was making
that hollow song In the caves behind
me that had seemed SO kind to me
that very morning. the song 1t hat
made to Calypso 49,. that far-o1
night under the moon.
tTo BIT cONllNUED.)
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23
GOOD.
ROADS
KEEP ROADS IN GOOD REPAIR


The war and-the consequent railroad
congestion imposed heavy traffic bur
dens upon our highways; burdens, In
fact, much greater than the roads were
built to sustain. To make matters
still WORSE labor and repair materials
we're scarcer during the war, and many
ieoads as result are now In sdeplora-
BILE condition. AS the preacher would
say, they are "more holy than right
eous.'
The year 1919 is going to witness an
immense road repair movement. And
the work should be at least fairly
permanent. Merely throwing dirt or
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-10-23
a pneumatic hammer for tampin,
paving stones has been invented.

a funeral and instructed Arthur to
drive the cows up from the pasture
and feed the poultry. On their return
they found the cows had been attended
Ia. bnt TINT the food left for the poul-
try was untouched. His uncle asked
Il he had fed them.
.Sure ! did; give the hens all the
corn there WIS an give the ducks .
lot Df h,ly." 4. {.
'.Ilay! Did they ,ent it?'' 8
SWELL. they didn't 'zlctly eat 1t,
but they was talkin bout It when j
LEFT en-" ss I. ;, i.;