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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21
WOULD RETAIN
MAJOR IN ARMY
Civilians and Army Men
Want Maj. Burnett at
Provost Work.

The circulation OF petitions asking
officials OF the war department to
retain Mai Thomas r. Burnett as
provost marshal in FL Paso and Lieu
tenants James ". Goble and Charles
II smith as officers in the provost
service, was begun Monday after
noon. following receipt Of word that
the men are TO be discharged Octo-
Der 81.
A recent order Of the war depart
ment was to the effect that only a
limited number OF provost men would
be assigned 70 each regiment Mai.
burnetr and LieutenanIs smith and
Iobles all are unassigned at present
anu owing 10 the fact that ali regi-
mental provost Positions are filled
now thelr discharge was ordered.
mayor ClaIles Davis learned some
time ago that this was conrennIafsd
ana took the matter up with Wash
lislon- lie learned that the applica-
ton Of MAJ Burnett for a continue
ton Of his present position had been
IaHoraoly received ard was led TO be-
leTe shat the major would be re-
tanned here
Civil Authority Approves.
Gen Dickman, OF the southern de-
parlmenti also requested in a per-
sonal message that Mai Burnett be
retained. In addition a number Of
business men and officials here have
made every possible effort to have
the officers retained ia the service al
FL Pas0.
Chief Of police J. r. Montgomery
declared Tuesday that every author
lty, both army and civil. in the city
IS working 70 have the major re-
7 understand" he said. chat the
department and district officers have
approved the work OF Major Burnett
and it has passed beyond their power
TO retain him Hence the citizens.
especially those on the police force
intend making an effort 70 have the
officers retained here. Maj Burnett
has coopsrated with She department
Of Justice immigration and police Of
that he is a valuable man on the
border.
Reduces Offenses to Minimum.
f'El Paso IS the most important
border point MAI. Burnett has ham
died the situation here as no other
nan could have done In a quiet and
competent manner he has reduced Of
fences to a minimum and his record
here includes some unusual catches
He has shown absolute harmony with
both government and civilian officers {
and with the assistance OF his two
lieutenants has assisted the police de-
partment very ably intend to make I
a personal effort TO prevent his re-
moval and the matter has been taken I
NJ with our senators and representa- /
tives. who VIII DO what IS IN their I
power to prevent his discharge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21
ALL TEXAS SCHOOLS HAVE
FUNDS FOR SIX MONTHS

Austin. Texas. oct 21.-For the first
time 10 history all Texas public
schools have sufficient funds 10
guarantee a six monfh term. This Is
made possible undeE the 81 minimum
rural school appropriation made by
the last legislature
Il was announced today by the rural
school division Of the state DEPART
ment OF education that sl.07Ag47 Of
ms lund has been allotted in 116 coun-
ties There are 1870 schools which
contemplate six months terms. These
schools have been allotted s427.41l 10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

A court martial has been organized
at Columbus. n. r.. as follows. MAJ
Alfred l. lockwood. 24th infantry
Capt John r. Baxter. gath infantry
Capt Edmund s Sayer. 18th cavalry;
Capt Richard r. Ballard. 18th cav
airy. Capt. Henry 7. Lyon. gath IN
fantry; Cart Murray n. Ellis. 18th
cavalry Capt Leo B. Conner, 18th
cavalry first Lieut. George ". Booth.
18th infantry: first Lieut.. CHRISTOPHER
c. Strawn. 18th cavalry: second Lieut..
Dwight p. Francis, 24th Infantry. first
Lieut. william 3. waite, z4th infan-
try. judge advocate: Cant Dudley B.
Howard 24th infantry. defense coun-
sell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

3. Rush. Fifth cavalry; Capt Her
airy, First Lieut. Charles Wharton,
Fifth cavalry; First Lieut. Geraid
Fitzgerald, Fifth cavalry. Judge ad-
vocate, Second Lieut. Edward Il Con-
ner. ir-. 3lrh Infantry. assistant Judge
advocate; First Lieut. Paul .Evert,
Fifth cavalry, defence counsel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

Calexico. calf. Oct 2I-First
Lieut. George H Puryear. supply Of
ficer OF the f-inth aero squadron OF
Rockwell field. was killed here Non
day when the engine OF his plane
went dead and the airpIane fell into
a cotton field. he wa said to the
first American prisoner to escape
from the German lines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

% 7 = II II III IT II NTT-T1
A general courtmartiai has been
organized to hear cases at Maria, uc-
cording 70 orders received at MILF
tary headquarters here Monday from
southern department headquarters
The personnel Of the court follows.
Lieut. Col. Rodman Butler. Fifth cav
airy; Maj Frank G. Riagland. Fifth
cavalry; Capt George T. Harrison.
t.ltth cavalry; Capt John d. Hood,
tlfth cavalry Capt. Joseph DeGarmo,
Motor Transport corps; Capt Marray
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

Washington. D. c.. Oct 21--Demo-
cratic leader Clark received an ova-
ton in the house today, Republicans
and Democrats joining IN a demon
stratfon after representative Rulings.
Republican. Pennsylvania, had stated
that the Democratic party was look
ing forward TO putting in a So year
old youth for the presidency.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21
BRIO. CEN. PHILIP RFADE.
INDIAN WAR VETERAN DIES

Boston. Mass Oct. 21-Brig Gen
Philip Reade. O. s. A. retired. died
at the Massachusetts general hnsnital
today. His service Included Indian
wars the Civil war and the Spanish
American war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

supplement their funds. In addition
1851 seven month schools in lS2 coun-
ties have been allowed s6fl53L
The board is now considering al
lotment for eight and nine month
schools. The only thing that could
prevent az least six month terms for
an schools, according 10 authorities.
would be inability % secure teachers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

Penzance, England. Oct IA dis
aster in the Lsvant mine at St Just
Cornwall today caused about 90
ceaths- Many miners were injured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

pointmeur Of military commission
% discuss the Syrian Situation in
view of the proposed withdrawal Of
the British troops from Syria.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

I J. TROTTL who has returned
LIZ from Atlanta, after a visit Of
seven months with Bfrs. TrottL for
the benefit OF her health This Is a
picture OF him in the uniform OF a
major, which rank he held during the
world war IN the motor transport
corps Mr.. Trotti Is back again with
the Lone star Motor Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21
REDS APE RAITYTNG RIT
PETROGRAD IS CRUMBLNC

OF the city. Fighting was still going
on there last Friday.
Nearer the center Of Gen. nenf-
kineis line the soviet armies have
uEsnyed enunfer offensive.
launching IN attack at Ernnu. L
miles south west of Or-I. This at
tack was con -lefriv defeated. &C
eordinE TO m official report.
Southeast OF Orel the Bolsheviki
lave suffered a disastrous defeat an
official report SAYS. This battle took
place west Of the Khoper river. the
most important n butary OF the Don
i IS said that volunteer troops Of the
penikine army are following up their
advantage in this region.
Eoichak troops are on the She
Ran front are aid to have met
yith n reverse, losing he-riIy--fn
1iEhtllE near l[ur=un- This re-
uorf. IL confirmed. would seem to
throw some doubt on recent re-
ports that the Bolshevilgi are rap
idly retreufiuE on the eastern
front. A late rs October q. Ilur-
gan WIS in the hands Of the Boil
sheFilzL-
The fortress Of Kronstadt was still
IN the hands Of the Boisheviki sun
day. according TO a dispatch to the
Daily mail from Terjioki. Finland.
from which place the red nag was
then visible at the masthead Of the
batrleship Petro1avlovsk. which is re-
ported TO have been raised since she
was torpeGoed by the British in
august and now IS lying IN the Kron-
stadt harbor-
The dispatch TO the Mail states that
factories at Kronstadt were WORKING
Sunday and Tat seaplanes which
bombed the fortress that dav were
fired on BY anti aircraft guns The
reported raising Of the white flag at
kronstadt Friday is as yet mex
planned
Ask Food for PefroErad.
Stockholm. Sweden. Oct. 21-The
United States minister here. I. n Nor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

washington, D. c.. Oct. 21--The re-
quest from Gen. Eudenitch that the
United States undertake the shipment
Of supplies TO Petrograd as soon as
10 has been captured. has been re-
ceivad from American minister
Morris at Stockholm and probably
viii be acted upon very soon, Il was
said today at the state department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21

CLEIIENCEAU RECEIVES
HEAD OF ARAB DELEGATION
fCuutlnurr from rrrlse IA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-21
en-

MKT week Hob-g0biins VII Be about
~ and witches VII ride through the air on
ae1oplane brooms. and all manner Of Hal
love'en activity VIII be evident
To meet the spirit Of the occasion the Stationery
Department on the first floor has provided al
sorts Of novelties. Among these you viii End
everything to add TO the pieturesquensss Of thu
Halloween party-inFitations, place cards. pro
grammes, tally cards, caps, nut cups, well as
crepe paper and eut-outs. An at popular prices.
Street Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
RED CROSS PLANS
TO SHIP HOLIDAY
BOXES OVERSEAS

The Rock Island chapter OF the
Red Cross has just received in
stfucti0ns for the shipment of
Christmas boxes from the United
States to Red Cross workers over
aeas. Red Cross officials here do
not know whether any friends or
relatives Of local persons are now
In the overseas service Of the Red
Cross. In case there sh1uld be,
however, the following regulations
are given out:
The. Red Cross will undertake
the distribution and forwarding Of
Christmas boxes to members Of the
Red Cross personel overseas pro-
vided that.
The boxes are Is inches long, 6
inches wide and 6 inches deep, and
made OF heavy cardboard. The
maximum weight Is 80 pounds.
Boxes must be sent prepaid by ex-
press, parcel post, or special de-
livery with address of sender and
consignee. Boxes must be sub
mitted to postal authorities for ac-
ceptance through mails. They are
to be addressed to the consignee,
Care American Red Cross, Ware
house "a. Bush Terminal, Brook
lyn, N. Y. They should also bear
the inscription Christmas Box. ("
Boxes should be shipped to reach
Brooklyn by~No ~. Two boxes
Of regulation size may be sent.
The Red Cross will undertake
to furnish courier service to carry
these boxes from Brooklyn to their
destination, but cannot assume re-
sponsib!lity for delay or loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
BABY BUGGY FILLS
PLACE OF SALOON

New York. Nov. S.-Where the
grand passion Of paternity is arous-
ed 1t dominates q mans whole en-
ergy," explained Rev. Melville X.
Bailey, in urging the baby carriage
as substitute for the saloon.
"Itdrives him to the greatest eff
fort to s,so,eed, and kindles in his
heart . sort Of barbaric pride in
the young whelp that 10 being
wheeled about in the baby car
riage."
Bailey, who IL vicar of the Holy
Spirit Episcopal mission. explained
that by substitute" he meant "a
chief object Of interest to replace
interest in the saloon"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18

mayor to ascertain the city's atti-
tude relative to the building being
left standing providing improve
ments are made.
Mayor Schriver t ID the COM
mittee that he would like to see
the automobile show staged in the
building and said this could be
made possible providing certaio
improvements are made.
However he asserted that the
city commission would not take
any action in the matter until a
public hearing is held to give prop
erty owners in the district the OPP
portunity to voice objections, in
case they entertained any. The
building is held by some to be a
fire hazard.
To Be Given Hearing.
The mayor informed the associ-
alton committee that II the owners
Of the building should ask for the
hearing a date would be set when
both sides could present their case.
In case there Is no objection on
the part Of the property holders in
the vicinity Of the tabernacle the
mayor said that the city commits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
ADDITION BEING
BUILT BY HORST
FOR STOVE PLANT

The Henry W. Horst company
has been awarded the contract for
the erection of = new building for
the Rock Island Stove company.
The building il to be 50x144 feet
and is to be one story in height, en-
closed almost entirely with, glass.
The upper sash will be designated
to pivot and the lower sash to slide,
giving ideal ventilating conditions.
Concrete is to be used a. = flooring
medium and the foundations and
wall to the line Of the window stills
will also be Of concrete.
The Horst company has already
begun operations on this project
and are pushing it to completion
before extremely cold weather sets
in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
EyesiGht Dim?

II your eyesight IL dim, your Wis
ion blurred; II your eyes ache. itch,
burn or feel dry, get . bottle Of
Bon Optic tablets from your drug
gist. dissolve ono in . fourth Of q
glass Of water and use to battle the
eyes from two to four times . day.
Bon Optic has given stronger eyes.
clearer. sharper vision and relief
to thousands
Note: Doctors say Bon-Opto STRENGTHENS
eyesisht 500 In . weeks time In many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
RExROADE WILL
Is PROBATED

The will Of Mrs. Cecilia Rex
roade Of Moline was admitted 70
probate today. The two sons. Jas
per and Columbus, Gre named as
executors.
The heirs named in the will are
David Rexroade, Jasper L. Rex
roade, Columbus L. RexrOade,
George Rexroade and Susan
Greaves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
Tabernacle IS
seen AS PLACE
FOR AUTO SHOW
Trl. City Auto Trades Association
Committee Interviews Mayor
Must Be Public Hearing.

The 1890 Tri-City automobile
show will probably be held in the
Billy Sunday tabernacle building
on Fifth avenue and Twenty fourth
street, either in February or
March, according to the tentative
plans Of the Tri-City Auto Trades
association as expressed to Mayor
Harry M. Schriver yesterday after
noon by. a committee representing
the auto dealers.
The committee interviewed the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
ROCK ISLANDER
WILL CHRISTEN
SHIP SA 1]DRDAY


Rock Island Bridge the third
sea going ship named after this,
city, built and launched by the
United States shipping board,
emergency fleet corporation, will
slide from the ways at Newark,
Saturday, and ct that time Mrs. Ed
Manhafd Of Rock Island will be on
hand to sponsor the launching and
christening.
When one month ago Major W. A.
Rosenheld was delegated the ONCE
Of naming the ship and its sponsor,
he chose "The Rock Island Bridge"
to decorate its, PROV, and appointed
Mrs. Manhard, wife Of Edward
Manhard, manager Of the Rock Is
land Bridge and Iron works, to
christen the vessel. It was because
Of the fact that many Of the steel
parts of the ship had been fabricat-
ed at the local plant that its head,
Major Rosenfield, was given the op-
portunify.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Manhard leave to-
morrow for NewarkA They will oc-
cupy nearly . week with the trip.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Manhard
will appear at the submarine boat
yards in that city. to break the
traditional bottle over the PROV Of
the vessel as it leaves its cradle
to take to its native element for
the first time.
Similar to Other.
| IN. nav .hin - ~ tho eame elias.
end tha soma si.a 90 Tho "RocL
TeIand" which Vas huiIt NV ths
e.ma comnanv and now nlowine
tha u.ves =. = ve.se, of tho limited
Icto+o. norchent uer,ro r. 10 2n0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18

sionefs without doubt would be
satisfied u the building 10 strength
ened and made more presentable
by the spreading of pebble-dash
over the exterior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18

Nearly two centuries ago one of
the greatest towns in Belgium had
q woman for it, chief magistrate.
The experiment took place in
Namur in 1876, where Madame Ma
loteau was for over two years
burgomaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18

4 Partisan paper announces that
all subscribers will be allowed to
purchase 10 pounds Of sugar at
cost price, and since sugar is one
of the scarcest commodities in
Paris at the present time, it is like
ly that the circulation Of the pa
per is in for considerable boom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
MKS DONATE TO
CHARITABLE FUNDS

Candidates we're admitted. to
membership IN = class which went
through the ceremonial for en-
trance to the local lodge Of Elks
last evening. The lodge also voted
to present $l5 to each Of four char
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
TUESDAY ROCK ISLAND ARGus-NovEMBER Is, 1919

liable enterprises In this city:
Bethany home, the Associated
Charities, West End Settlement
and the Rock Island Argus Santa
Claus fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
SOCIAL EVENTS

A 10 UU - wv
A ~
- Z =
10 70 De ceieDrate0 TINS week. mrs.
Nielson Is . niece OF the hostesses.
Tne evening hours were spent
lniofmaily, MISS stevens giving
several vocal selections and MRS.
NELSON piano numbers. Refresh
ments were served late In the even
Ing. Dr.. and Mrs. Nelson will be
IN the city several days.
Benson. Gefwen.
Tia Iut,ns 4 n>rvar hore a.
as0o risfS~avenus - @hs Sc.ns
Of : nreffv vnddins. astnrdsv ~
eninr when NM Bernsdine Gar
wen vounsest daushfer nj N andl
Mrs. julius A Cerven. haeam. the
bride Of Caorse BENSON n. onIv
son Of Mr., and Mr. Ceorsa Ran
son. pink and 1resn decorafions
carried ont h srosss ana ferna
Transformed the rooms into nrsttv
bowers There we're AZ rslsfivss
and close friends NJ the bridal con.
nile "a ruesta Rev p q T.sdd
pastor n the First concre1.fionai
church nerformad The ceremcnv
Miss Beth Chnrchill served the
bride A maid of honor and rtch.
ard Cerwen SERVED I'd most man
Nv her tstber 81" r xora : .;n me-
dress of beautiful silver white lace
over white satin. Her veil of tulla
was held in place by a wreath OF
orange blossoms. Her flowers were
pink sweetheart roses in corsaee
arrangements. Miss Churchill wore
a dainty frock OF white lace over
pink satin. Her flowers were
corsage Of roses.
An elaborate dinner was served,
the guests being seated at one
large table. Mr.. and Mrs. Benson
left for Chicago, where they will
spend a weeks honeymoon. The
brides going away suit was OF old
blue shade with black plush trim
mings. Her hat was OF gray.
Upon their return MI. ana MRS.
Benson VIII make their nome IN
Moline with the Drldegr0oms par
ents ior tne winte! ana viii 30 10
porson = s..oo,sd T. S,,.,ras.
w;th ~. s..hsr 49, ~
~ -.
Mv.ti. wortarsp Rae, rn~ovrov.
The r q n clnh Of Mystic
worrsr. ~ tha worId viii bnld ito
ANIMAL hazor ,omnrrov asternoon
and aven;nr A. 0dd E",,ors' hall
Tho nrocoods ~ 10 ,,sea - srrni.h
. roprn 81 O. Xrtbonv,s hosnitaI
~ oi,h h.s q Ior.a n"mhar -.
o,,;,ts an,on. s,d te,ov a-t;o,as
mh;ob I'll, ~ .o,d 90 .he.a lii ~
a esh rond onS q narcsi Not hooth
and a Fortune teller snnnar will
ha .ervad from e.ao 70 o,c,ocs
nI.,,er,. o-ohast-s NIL, rr-,;.h ~
~, ~ $500 - .S
r,n,,ow;r. 80 ~. S W ~ h.r:
chdroo os the v.r,c.,s hco,hs. NJ.
Anre pioors,,st .rd ~ T.a.;.
cardrar ths fsrcv vnrr h~oth
Mrs. Rertha rain and M. ESns
+, Ianson Tho MARCEL mot hnoth. Mrs.
WanJa Erickson - tha 1.h rond
Mrs r N Reinhsrt ana M. + =
HAYES tho nmilt hooth. Mrs Maude
C.rlsor and Mrs lillian Ohar, ths
emrnsr and Mrs HeIan panLs snS
Mrs NJ DIXON ara the f,oor com
mitt.e
EAGLE Ladies' N Give Entert.inmenf
w., 3. g.. %S.ss Lei .ta;.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
Coed Nunber On Lycern Course.

Coed Number On LyeeFn Course.
& There will be five numbers on the
lyceum course sponsored this year
by the B. Y. P. U. Of the First Bap.
list church, the first number to be
given Wednesday evening. Nov. rs.
ut the church, when the Tchaikow-
sky quartet appear. The artists are
furnished by the Western Lyceum
bureau. This number probably is
the attraction Of the entire course.
Tickets for the entertainments are
selling fast and those intending to
enjoy the numbers should get them
ct once. Following are the other
four numbers to be given and the
datef0f their appearance:
Friederick's concert company
Jan. ~.
Mrs. William Calvin Chiffon,
monodramist-Feb. 10.
:, J. Smith Damon. lecturer-March
Suwanee River quartet April Is.
Miss Olsen IN Recital.
Mrs. Bert Huesing IL to present
Miss Celeste Olsen. soprano, In her
third year pupils recital at this
First Swedish Lutheran church
Monday evening. Nov. "a, at 8
o'clock. The public is invited.
Miss Olsen will be accompanied by
Miss Oenone Apple.
Social Announcements.
The meeting of the first division
Of the ladies' aid society Of the
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
which was to have been held to-
morrow afternoon has been post
poned until Thursday when the
members will be entertained at the
home Of Mrs. F. B. Miller, 912
Forty fourth street.
The Busy Bee Sewing circle will
meet Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Olive Reid, 1417 Foul
tieth street. Friends are invited tc
attend the meeting.
The Junior Ladies' society Of the
Emmanuel Lutheran church viii
sponsor a bazaar Wednesday after.
noon and evening at the hall. The
church orchestra will give a pro
gram In the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18

Mrs. e. M. Reading at her home
on East Locust street, Davenport,
was hostess yesterday afternoon to
the members OF the Music Students
club. The afternoon program was
given by Mrs. ". T. Waterman who
sang, Mrs. d. J. Hickey, Jr., who
gave violin numbers and Miss Ger
trude Branigan who gave piano
numbers. The next, meeting Of the
club will be held Dec. l, at the
home Of Mrs. Henry Matthey when
Miss Graces Ames and Miss Brani-
gan will assist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
Surprised on Birthday.

Mrs. Hans Paulsen was pleas
antly surprised at her spacious
home on Twelfth street Sunday
evening by a company Of relatives,
who came to help her celebrate her
birthday anniversary.
A. bountiful dinner was served at
& O'Clock, covers being laid for ID.
The house was decorated with yell
low and white and red chrysanthe-
NUNS and the evening hours were
spent Informally with musical num-
befs. Tho guests left at a late
hour, wishing the honoree many
more birthday anniversaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
Celebrate Anniversary.

hrated their 4Oth wedding ami
versary Sunday with family din
ner when their children and grand
children and other relatives were
quests. A profusion of beautiful
flowers sent by relatives and friends
were used in decoration OF the
ro0ms and on the dining table.
The wedding Of 40 years ago took
place in Davenport. Monsignor
Flavin Of Des Moines, then pastor
Of one of the Davenport churches,
oficiating. There are six children,
among them william A. and John
Hickey Of the well known Hickey
Brothers Cigar company, and sour
grandchildren. Mr.. Hickey. ST., is
sssociated with his sons In tina
cigar and news business.
Study Department with Mrs. Levi.
Mrs MayersLevi Of lilo Second
avenue was hostess yesterday aft
\ ernoon to the members Of the Mon
day Study club. Mrs. Amelia Mos
B cnfSlder gave an interesting paper
81 "Thessaly" and Mrs. T. P. SIN
nett Of "Hedjaz." Mrs. Fred Myers
closed tho program by reading u
poem by Amy Lowell. Thompson
Lunchroom in the Grand Central
Station" Current events were
4 given by the members. The club
viii meet Dec. / with Mrs. c. J.
Searle at her home, 934 Twentieth
Y street,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-18
Meeting Is Postponed.

Il The regular meeting Of the social
Eoervice department Of the woman's
club which was to have been held
Nrhursday Of this week has been
snostponed to Thursday. Dec. 4. The
sDroIram for the evening will be
s0nn0unced later.