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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Party For Miss Garfield,

Members Of the T. o. B. club en-
tertained at a miscellaneous shower
Thursday evening complimentary to
Miss Jessie Caufield who is to be-
come the bride of John F. Mangels-
dorf of this city. the latter part of
the month. The affair was given
at the home Of the Misses Caroline
and Marie Geiger. 1920 Ninth street.
The evening hours were spent in
sociability, the chief diversion being
games and musical numbers. Miss
Edna Theus and Miss Josephine
Brade took the high prizes in thu
games and Miss Ethel Hodgson and
Miss Cauf1eld the consolation prizes.
At 1890 a delicious three-coursed
luncheon was served at q table
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Have Large Meeting,

There were about one hundred
present at the meeting Of the Wom-
ans Missionary union, an utilization
of the missionary societies Of the
various churches in the city, held
yesterday afternoon in the annex
Of the First Methodist church. A
nominating committee, with Miss
Mildred Warnock as chairman, was
appointed to get the ticket ready
for the election Of officers. A very
interesting program was given on
the subject of missions and mission
airy movements in various forms.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Ideal An Club.

Al OF the members and five Wis
l0Fs were present At the, meeting
~ the Ideal Art club held Wednes-
~ afternoon at the homo Of Mrs.
VIII Podker. East Moline. A de-
lci0us chicken dinner was served
N ! O'Clock. A large bouquet OF
rink and white carnations was
oDed - . centerpiece. The after
tO0n hours were passed socially
Nth visiting and needle work. The
nsxt meeting Of the club will be at
No home Of Mrs. Emerson Shofer,
2hirtieth avenue and Nineteenth
street, on May 20.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
MANY Enjoy PLAY.

The play An UNLIMITED Guest"
presented by the junior girls Chris
tian Endeavor society of the Broad
way Presbyterian church last eve
ming, was unusually successful
from every point of view. There
were about one hundred and fifty
present, and the sum of $25 was
cleared. The parts were all we'll
taken and the audience was very
enthusiastic. Mrs. William Passig
had charge Of the program and the
directing Of the girls. Besides this
play, the younger girls gave a very
delightful rainbow dance. They
were drilled by Miss Ruth Blake
more,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Meet with Mems Club.

Il The Reliance club Of the Grace
Lutheran church met last evening
With the Mems club Of the Trinity
Lutheran church IN the latter
church, in Moline. The program
was furnished by the Reliance club
and follows:
Piano duet--Miss Ruth Carlmark
and r. E. Lindstrom.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Swan Nyquist.
Piano accordion - Palmer Mes
tander.
Speech-Dr. c. w. Foss.
Piano solo--LeRoy Carlson.
Y. Piano duet-Miss Carlmar1 and
Mr.. Lindstrom.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Caldron Organizes Sewing Circle.

About forty members Of Amoo
Caldron, No. |, met yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Voss, 2435 Nineteenth avenue,
to organize a sewing CT Gle for all
members of the caldron. Mrs Mel
lie Oberg. the Mighty Chosen One,
acted as chairman protein. Rou-
tine business followed and the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Chairman-Mrs. Edna Voss.
Vice chairman-Mrs. Ella Nor
rison.
Secretary-Mrs Effie Shriver.
Treasurer-Mrs. Kate Nicholas.
After many clever names we're
suggested for the circle, a vote was
taken and Amoo Caldron Chatter
circle was chosen. Meetings are to
be held the fourth Friday of each
month, six members acting as hos
tesses. Refreshments will be serv-
ed and a nominal fee charged, the
money to be used for charitable
purposes. Amoo caldron. No. /,
while not an old organization, has
in many ways contributed to char
ity, and the new circle hopes to
carry out the plans in a better and
bigger way The next meeting of
Amoo Caldron Chatter circle will
be held June IS, at the home of
Mrs. Cora Crawford, 2512 Twenti-
eth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
800 nj Last RanIuet,

There were 200 mothers and
daughters Of the Broadway Pres
byterian. Cleland Presbyterian. Oak
Grove Presbyterian and the Grace
Lutheran churches present at the
last mother and daughter banquet
given at the Y. w. C. A. last even
ing. The decorations were thorn
apple blossoms. and the pink fow-
cred place cards were used as on
the preceding evenings. The out
of-town guests present were Miss
Edna Beardsley, the girls work
secretary from the central field,
and Miss Rust's mother. Mrs. f. W.
Rust Of Elgiu, The Boy Scouts and
the Girl Reserves from the church
es represented served the dinner.
Miss Nell Elwell Of the Broadway
Presbyterian church acted as toast
mistress. and the following pro-
gram was given:
Piano solo-Miss Margaret Balm
sen.
Toast, Daughter and Mrs.
0. Nothstein. Grace Lutheran.
Four poems, on Mother" Miss
Marie Carlson, Grace Lutheran
Miss Ida Lattig. Cleland Presbyter-
ian: Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Cleland
Presbyterian: Mrs. j. Bollman. Gle
land Presbyterian.
Reading. THE Village Seam
: stress"-Miss Ella Setterdahl, Grace
Lutheran.
Song. THAT Wonderful Mother OF
Mine" - Miss Sara Totem, First
Methodist; Miss Anna Marie Van
Duzer. Broadway Presbyterian. vi
DIN: Miss Mabel Knoor. Evangeli-
cal Church Of Peace, piano.
Talk--Miss Edna Beardsley.
Pantomime, Growing of Moth
er"-Mother, Mrs. G. W. Mcmillan
little page bearer, Miss Minnie Met
calf.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Alexander.Liedke.

The marriage of Miss Elvina
Liedke Of Rock Island, and John w.
Alexander of Matherviiie, I'LL, was
quietly solemnized Thursday morn
ing at the parsonage of the Evan
gelical Church of Peace, Rev. F. j.
Rolf officiating. There were no at
tendants. Mr.. Alexander is a
farmer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Coffee Proves Attractive.

The home OF Mrs. J. r. Freeman.
1920 Twentieth street, was yester-
day afternoon the scene OF one OF
the successful coffees being given
by the Rock Island Musical club
to raise money to pay for the new
piano. During the entire afternoon
the rooms were filled with MEM
bers and friends Of the club and
something over s45 was cleared
from the afternoon affair. A feat
ure Of this third coffee is the deli
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
p. E. O.'s Meet.

lightfully entertained yesterday at
the home of Miss Ellen Montgom-
cry, S06 Twenty-second street. This
has been the first meeting since the
sisterhood has been organized, and
there was a great deal of business
to be transacted. Mrs. ]. M. Weiss
gave report Of the P. E. 0. con-
vention which was held in May
wood, April 27, % and 20. Follow
ing the business meeting there was
a short program. Light refresh
ments were served and a very en-
joyable social hour was spent.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Farewell for Mr.. McGinty

A delightful farewell surprise
party in honor of Bernard Nc
Ginty, who is leaving Rock Island
to make his home in Chicago. was
given at the home of Miss Myrtle
Rispin. 2S16 Eighth avenue, last
Wednesday evening. The evening
was spent in dancing and playing
games. The main feature Of the
evening was a mock wedding in
which Gerald Rispin acted as min
lister, Miss Helen Kali took the part
of the bride, Francis La Velle that
of the bridegroom. Miss Faye Bla-
Gel, the bridesmaid, Ambrose Nc
Ginnis. best man. Mis-; Celinia
Santry, the ring bearer, and Miss
Edith Gutzweiller, the flower girl.
Delightful refreshments were serv-
ed at late hour in the evening.
Miss Maude Gefferman presented
Mr.. MeGinty with beautiful set of
cuff links, as a gift in behalf Of
the girls and Gerald Rispin pre-
sented him with leather travelling
bag, a gift from the boys.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Fathers Night.

Eugene Field school parent
teachers association will entertain
parents and patrons this evening at
q Fathers night entertainment, to
start at 1880. A special invitation
Is extended to the fathers OF the
pupils as well as the mothers Mrs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Mrs, Swami Chairman.

Mrs. Harry Swami was reelected
for chairman at the last meeting Of
the Center Station Parent Teach
ers' association held at the school
yesterday afternoon. The other
officers are:
Vice chairman-Mrs. +. Ferneau.
Secretary-Mrs. Will Hester.
Treasurer-Miss Ella Dingledein.
A very enjoyable program was
given by the children Of the, school.
The association is making plans
for a picnic for the children on the
last day OF school, and also for a
play which will be given by the
association in the near future. At
the close of the meeting refresh
inents were served and a social
hour enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

Mae Richards Casey viii give vocal
numbers and Miss Bertha Baker
will read This Music Master" p.
C, Fisher will talk and there will
be numbers by the school pupils.
Refreshments Will be served by the
ladies'.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Last Of Dance Series,

ROLAND Bendle, Clarence Bendle
and c. A. Carlson will give the last
of the series of dances at the Mo-
line Commercial club next Wednes-
day evening. Some seven hundred
invitations have been sent out to
tri-oity young people, and as the
entire series has proven success,
this last one probably will be well
attended. The music is to be fur
nished by the Blackhawk hotel or
Cnestra,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Wenaa,s Club to Rlect

Ofcers for the year are to be
chosen at the annual meeting OF
the Rock Island Woman's club to-
morrow afternoon. The meeting
will start promptly at 2:30 at the
Masonic temple. Besides the re-
ports by the retiring officers and
committee heads, the proposed
raise in the yearly dues will be
brought up. Following are the
tickets which have been prepared.
and nominations can be made from
the floor az we'll:
President-Mrs. W. J. Sweeney.
First vice president-Mrs. Frank
Mixter.
Second vice president-Mrs. ]. L.
Vance.
Recording secretary-Mrs. John
McGown Stevenson.
Corresponding secretary - Mrs.
William Paulsen.
Treasurer-Mrs. Sam Switzer.
: Registrar-Mrs. A. w. Champion.
Directors-Mrs. B. d. Connolly,
Mrs. DeVore N. Simonson. Mrs. W.
H. McConochie and Mrs. A. r. Wal
lin.
Membership ticket:
President-Mrs. W. ]. Sweeney.
First vice president-Mrs. c., W.
Foss.
Second vice president-Miss Iva
Pearce.
Recording secretary-Mrs John
McGown Stevenson.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. c.
4. Robb.
Treasurer-Mrs. Edward Man
hard.
Registrar-Mrs. Edward Duna-
win.
Directors-Mrs. Hugh Curtis,
Mrs. F. @. Van Calder. Mrs. G. 6.
Craig and Mrs. W. L. Yellman.
The election committee today an
nounced the following rules to be
put into effect at the election: mo
member will be admitted except on
presentation of club ticket to the
doorkeeper. Take your seat in the
section designated by the first let
ter of your sir name. Two full
tickets are printed on the ballot !;
vote for one candidate for each Of
fee on either ticket and four direct
ors on either ticket. Fold ballot
and hand to judge. giving your
name to the clerk. II the ballot is
defaced, return to clerk and get
another one. Bring your pencils.
Tomorrow afternoons program
will be given by the Rock Island
Musical club and will consist of the
Hayden Kinder symphony Miss
Katherine Gest will be the director
and will also play the accompani-
ment for the solos to be sung by
Miss Bernice Hixon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Clancy.NcEhinny.

A wedding solemnized Wednesday
Afternoon at O'Clock in Davenport
was that OF Miss Margaret McEl-
hiuny Of this city to Joseph A.
Clancy. Rev. Frank Cole, pastor IT
the St. Johns NJ. E. church, Dav-
export, performed the ceremony at
the parsonage. Walter McElhinry,
a nephew of the bride and Miss
Marie Shehan, both Of Rock Island,
were the attending witnesses. The
groom is carpenter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
RpiI.IeSDprspn.

Miss Stella NJ. Jespersen of Hills
dale and Edmund r. Bell Of this
city were married at II O'Clock this
morning in the Office Of Justice J.
A. Bowman. The couple was &C.
companied by David Grill and FL
mer Schultz of this city. Mr.. Bell
is farmer and the home will be
On a farm near Hillsdale.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Gr0ttO to Give Dances

Amoo grotto, No. 81, will open
the summer series of dances at the
Watch Tower inn on June l6, and
the next dance will be given on
July Is. This announcement will
be Of interest to many patrons Of
the enjoyable dances which the
gcotto always sponsor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

An enjoyable program was given
following the business session
which included dramatizations and
readings. including q group by Mrs.
Faye Hough Mccarthy. Mrs. AL
brecht gave talk on musical ap-
probation and illustrated her talk
with victrola selections. Refresh
ments were served and a social
hour followed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

Memorial hall. Six cans,s
were initiated and three corn. n
obligated. The rooms were M
GRATED with masses Of cara,,..s
and flowers were given to esss
the candidates. A Very enios i'm Y
social hour followed the ms.s ss,e
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

which presented : very pretty sight
In it, decorations in blue and white.
the chosen bridal colors. Tiny
baskets in the colors, filled with
CONNECTIONS were the favoEs. Miss
Caufeld was presented with many
useful miscellaneous gifts. There
are to be other affairs in the BRIDE
elects honor in the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Miss Hilbert New Chairman

Mrs. W. c. Hilbert was elected
chairman at the first meeting for
the year and the annual election Of
the parent-teachers' association Of
the Eugene Field school. held
Thursday afternoon. The other Of
ficers are:
Vice chairman-Mrs. F. L. Ken
nedy.
Secretary-Mrs. Fl. Young.
Treasurer-Miss Mary Entriken.
There was no program, but re-
freshments were served after the
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Golf Club Opening Tonight,

The ROCK Island arsenal golf
club formal opening will be held
tonight. when a dinner-dance is to
be given at which members and
friends of the club will be the
guests. Colonel and Mrs. Harry
Jordan will receive. The affair
will be one Of the social events Of
the season for tri-city people. Sew
eral novel features will be intro
duced at the opening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Royal Neiehbors Furnish Treat.

Fay HAYES Camp No. 2S1, Royal
Neighbors, furnished the treat at
the Municipal Tubercuiar sanitor-
ium this afternoon. The commit
tee in charge consisted Of Mrs. Ag-
nes Simpson, Mrs. Carrie Fletcher
and Mrs. Wayne Evers. The treat
consisted OF ice cream and cake.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Dance Next Tuesday.

Amoo Caldron is sponsoring it,
dancing party at the Watch Tower
next Tuesday. No invitations have
been issued to the affair but friends
OF the Caldron are invited to at
tend, and large crowd is expected.
The Argus was misled in its an
nouncement that the affair was held
this week and all those holding
tickets are asked to bear in mind
that the dance is scheduled for next
week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Lady EIkS' Dance.

There was large attendance at
the dancing party given by the
Lady Elks at the hall last evening.
The music was furnished by Whites
orchestra. Refreshments were sery-
ed during the evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Initiate Candidates.

The auxiliary to the Fred r.
Shaffner unit, United Veterans of
the Republic, held it's regular
meeting last evening at o'clock at
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Sponsor Play.

The degree staff of Eudora Re-
becca lodge is sponsoring the play.
Polly in Politics." to be presented
this evening at O'Clock at the Odd
Fellows hall. The play, which was
prepared by the Golden Rule Bible
class OF the First Methodist church.
was given once before and proved
so entertaining that the degree
staff secured the cast to present
the play for their benefit. The
money made from the affair is to
be used by the staff.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
=, r. A, Annual Meeting.

The last meeting of the year was
held Thursday afternoon by the
parent teachers association Of Irv-
ing school at the school, when Off
GERS and committee chairmen were
chosen as follows:
Chairman-Mrs. W. D. Snively.
Vice chairman - Mrs. Franzen-
berg.
Secretary-Mrs Earl W. Belts.
Treasurer-Miss Maud Graham.
Social and home committee chair
man-Mrs. George Goodrell; ath-
letic committee chairman, Mrs. W.
]. Bleisener, and educational COM
mittee chairman, Miss Leonora
Witherspoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Take In Three Members,

Daughters of Norway were enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Julia Wigers at her home, 1870
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

Tenth stfsst, Moline, whom three
new members were taken into the
organization. There was Z large at
tendance and after the bushes
session the ladies busted them-
selves with their fancy work and
chatting. A dainty luncheon WAS
served by the hostess. The next
meeting will be held June 10 ct the
home of Mrs. Anna Jensen. s14
Fourteenth-and-a-half street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Good Attendance at Party,

There was good attendance Of
members and friends Of the local
community club at the card party
given last evening at the club
which was sponsored by the ladies'
auxiliary. Twelve tables Of 500
were played, the prizes going TO
Mrs. H. E. Wendell, Mrs. S. O'Con-
nor, Joe Parker and H. Pfenninger.
Mrs. B. Jones and Charles Mcleod
took the consolation prizes. At the
meeting OF the auxiliary held in the
afternoon plans were made for an
other evening card party for next
Thursday evening. The members
had luncheon together at a local
tea room.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
Clear Good Sum.

A good sum was realized from the
annual May festival sponsored at
the Milan town hall yesterday by
the W. NJ. B. society of the Milan
Methodist church. A chicken din
ner was served at noon and again
at night to as many patrons as
could possibly be accommodated.
There was also sale in connection
with the affair. No figures could
be obtained on the proceeds Of the
days affair. but large amount
will be turned over to the treas
urer
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14
New Church Aid Organizes.

Ladies Of the new Centenary
Methodist church organized a
ladies' aid society at a meeting held
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Miss Lou Leverick, 1913 FOrtieth
street. There are Is charter mem
bers OF the organization and the
officers chosen yesterday were:
President-Mrs. Olivia Reid.
Vice president - MES. Sylvia
WEIGH
Secretary-Mrs. Florence Ed
wards.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary Wood.
Mrs. Eva Prachard was named
chairman of the sick committee.
Mrs. Mary E. Root of the outing
committee and Mrs. Elizabeth Wood
of the flower committee. The next
meeting will be held on May % at
the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Wood.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-14

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Why We Need
Greater Revenue

van, costs Will not be materially
lower.
Following is a comparison of
results Of operation in New York
City for the month Of August
1919, the f1rst month following the
return Of the property to private
management and July, 1920, the
twelfth month after the return of
theproperty. This shows the effect
Of restoration and extension work
upon our revenue and expenses,
including WACO increases and
wages paid to thousands Of add
tonal workers.
The evening world., 1920-09-07

No $50 Dawson Street. Brohr. vas
Street and Audubon Avenue. She was
taken home with q fracture of the coll
larbone and possible conclusion OF tho
brain after being attended by Dr. Smith
Of ST Lawrence Hospital.
Robert WoOdson. twenty-five. Of No.
SIS Brook Avenue. BronI. driver Of a
mall truck. was seriously injured to-
day when his truck struck an IL"
pillar At SIXTH Avenue and Goth Street
with q fracture OF the right Knee and
internal injuries he was taken TO Belle
vue Hospital.
Three young women we're injured on
t0e Amboy Road at AnmadRle, 4 l..
late last night when an Automohile
owned and operated by Markham Brois
Of Metuchen, n. J., oollided With a car
Wned and operated by Edward Ak en-
OF No. S6 Annadale Road, AlnAdale,
and few momenu later another car
mobile. Brols's car, In which were ne
three young women. turned over. The
injured young women are: Catherine
Aietuuhen. fracture OF the collar bone.
and Rose BoKenna. twenty Perth Am
boy, decoration OF head and hands.
Mihs Reid II in Memorial Hospital
A United states mall truck skidded
at Sixth Avenue and tOth Street early
to-day and crAshed Into an elevated
uhllar. Robert WoOdsOn. twenty one,
no. 9Ss Brook Avenue, the driver, was
taken to Bellevue Hospital With In
ternal injuries.
An effort 10 assist q woman who Was
screaming IN a moving automobile re-
suited in serious Injury at midnight 10
police reserves. He 10 . cigar manu-
factureT and hves at No. 1865 Nostrand
Avenue, Brooklyn. He was in Ocean
Avenue. near Prospect Park. when the
The evening world., 1920-09-07
LIEUT.. TREDE HURT
WHEN AUTOKNOCKS
HIM FROM BICYCLE
Three Young Women Injured
In Double Motor Crash
MANY Other Accidents,

EdvSiS II. Trede. twenty-elght. .
lieutenant OF the Police Reserve. OF
No. ssi West i6sth Street while riding
bicycle at i6sth Street and ST Mich
oias Avenue to-day was struck by an
automobile owned and operated by Isa-
dore RUPERT OF No. i70 Amsterdam
Avenue. Trede, who was on duty. ieft
for home after treatment for iAoera.
tions of the scalp and bruises.
Cyril Morley. twenty-five. = clerk Of
No is Sylvan Terrace. suffered laCara-
tions n the forehead and oontusions
when struck by an automobile At
Lafayette and Houston Streets to-day.
Frederick Duol. thirty-four, laborer.
ol No. 80 West t4th Street was struck
by an automobile to-day a. he vAs
crosstng Eighth Avenue at 18th Street.
lie received lacorations OF the scalp.
MIRA TITLE MArk9vitH. hfty-seven. OF
The evening world., 1920-09-07

an automobile driven by Arthur Hem
erickson Of No. 1907 st. AfArk's Avenue.
They chased the other car but u got
away. Martinez steppd from the nov
ing auto at Ocea nand Church Avenues,
fell and suffered a possible skull frAc-
ture. lie Was taken 70 Kings County
Hospital In a serious condition.
The evening world., 1920-09-07

ON August /, 1919, the tele-
- phone properties in New York
City were returned to tho private
owners by the, United States Gov
ernmcnt Since then we have been
doing our utmost to restore the
service to its former high standard
and to meet the unprecedented do
mands for new service
The Telephone Company has
not been immune from the effect
ofthe high cost of all materials and
supplies or from the effect of higher
salaries and wages. Solong as the
present economic conditions pre-