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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Birthday PARTY.

The Misses Irene and Bett
Schroeder gave birthday party at
their home, 1889 Fourteenth street,
last evening in honor OF the birth
day anniversary Of Miss Ethel c,
Smith. Games and music were en-
joyed during the evening hours.
and at II o'clock delicious lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Sigma Alpha Epsilon BANQUET.

Tri-City Sigma Alpha Epsilons had
. dinner meeting Tuesday evening
ct $3.50 at the Rock Island club.
in celebration Of Founders day,
March 3. 1856. There were 25 at
tho dinner. good representation
Of the fraternity membership in the
three cities. which numbers some
thirty-five.
After the meal 1t was decided to
hold monthly dinner meetings,
probably at the Rock Island club
from now on. on the first Tuesday
Of each month. Clyde Burgston of
Moline was chosen president Of
the permanent organization formed
last night and +. Z. Van Meter of
Moline secretary and treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
To Save Help of Women.

Employers of female labor are
seeking an authoritative opinion as
to the number Of pounds weight a
woman may be safely allowed
or directed to lift, according to the
recently issued bulletin of the
New York state industrial commits
sion. The question is Of interest
from two viewpoints, that of the
conservation of the health Of the
worker and the amount of produc-
ton.
English medical authorities, to-
ward the close of the war, showed
considerable anxiety as to the re-
suit of strain through heavy lift
ing upon the woman workers in
munition plants. Specific physi-
cal injuries and decreased produc-
ton were both made the study of
the statisticians, and the attempt
was made to arrive at an average
that would serve as definite rul-
ing.
Take. for instance. the 25 pounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Tfi-Cify 800.
Aid Society Meeting.

There was an attendance OF 20
members and 10 children at the
meeting of the ladies' aid society
of the Second Christian church
yesterday afternoon in the church.
The hours we're spent in quilting
and sewing carpet rags. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Fred
Reddig, Mrs. Mary SHAW and Mrs.
Bert Yoh, who composed the social
committee. The society will meet
next Wednesday afternoon in the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Dancing Party.

One hundred twenty-five couples
attended the dancing party given
last evening at the Odd Fellows
hall BY the Woodmen Of the World
drill team. Knapp's orchestra fur
nished the music, and the entire
evening was most pleasant one.
Charles Setter was the chairman
of the committee in charge OF the
party. A similar affair will be
given in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Ideal Art C1uh.

Mrs. Minnie Rice entertained the
Ideal Art club yesterday at a l
o'clock dinner at the New York
store in Moline. After the dinner
the ladies went to Prospect park
for a most enjoyable afternoon.
The club will meet in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Meeting P0afn0ned.

The meeting Of the Lutheran
Brotherhood of the First Lutheran
church. has been postponed. The
meeting was to have been held Fri
day at the home Of Clarke L.
Swanson. The time of the meeting
will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Farmers Day,

Yesterday was Farmers day at the
high school. and after seeing the
various costumes OF the students,
. repetition Of the statement would
not have to be made to convince a
person Of the actually OF the fact.
Girls In calico aprons. with skinny
bows on their pigtails, and boys in
overalls and rural hand-me-downs
attended classes. During the noon
hour. different groups OF the fes-
lively clad girls and boys were
Jumping rope and enjoying print
tive games in keeping with the
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Plan for Party.

Plans were made for the st. Pat
rick's party to be held in the Sun
day school rooms of the Broadway
Presbyterian church at the meet
ing of the Junior Christian Endeay-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Larkin C1ub Entertained.

Mrs. James Straube and Mrs.
Grin Eberts entertained the men,
bers of the jolly Larkin club yes
terday afternoon at 1909 Fifth
street. In the game prizes were
won by Mrs. James Straube, Mrs.
Clarence Jones, Mrs. Carl Mueller
and Mrs. Fred c. Carlson. Mrs.
Straube received her premium and
displayed it yesterday. A dainty
luncheon was served following the
games by the hostesses. The next
meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Clarence Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

A family dinner party was held
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mrs.
| Robert T. Lee, the daughter, 1928
Eighth avenue, in honor OF David J.
Sears, who celebrated his 72nd
birthday anniversary yesterday.
There were IA present at the din
liner party. all being children Of Mr..
Sears and their families. William
I'D. Sears. one son, came here from
1 his home in Minneapolis, for the
occasion. The table was prettily
decorated in spring flowers, and Mr..
Sears was the recipient OF many
handsome gifts and most sincere
congratulations. The guest Of hon.
or was born in Ohio, coming to
RoRck Island in 1880. He has lived
here and been active in public az
fairs since then, with the exception
OF the time q few years ago when
he was mayor OF Andalusia. For
many years he was superintendent
OF the Rock Island Manufacturing
company, now the Rock Island Sash
and Door Works, and later went
into business for himself Mr.
Sears has always been an active
member OF the Masonic lodge. He
will receive the best wishes and
. birthday congratulations of a host
Of friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
All Day Quilting.

There will be an all-day meeting
Of the ladies' aid society OF the
First United Presbyterian church
at the home Of Mrs. Charles E.
Bryan tomorrow when quilting will
occupy the time. Dinner will be
served at noon and in the after
noon the regular business meeting
OF the society will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Story Telling Contest.

Mrs. Arabella Skinner and Mrs.
J. c. Stanton were the prize win
ners in the Irish story telling con-
test which was part of the pro-
gram yesterday afternoon at the
st. Patrick's party given by the
Woman's Relief Corps in Memorial
hall. The program consisted OF
the singing Of America" by all
members present, reading by
Mrs. Olivia Reid, a song by Mrs
Martha Mason, the history of St
Patrick. read by Mrs. Emma
Sheesley, reading by Mrs. Lillian
Bedford. a song by Mrs. Jessie
Hull, and several remarks on the
good work the corps is doing by
Mrs. Rose Belle Cochran. A lunch
con was served carrying out the
idea of the day. The corps will
meet again March II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam Entertain.

MI. and Mrs. E. K. Putnam at
their home, 1871 Denison avenue,
Davenport. entertained last evening
at an informal dinner party for
Miss Elizabeth Allen and Charles
d. Waterman, whose marriage will
he an event Of April 81. Covers
were laid for - at the table. the
centerpiece being a low Chinese
bowl of narcissus and pink roses.
The hours after dinner were spent
informally. -, "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Hi-Y Officers Elected.

Officers for the year were elected
at the meeting of the Hi-Y club
yesterday afternoon at the Y. W. C.
A. Miss Mabel knorr was elected
president, Miss Margaret Ward.
vice president, Miss Alfredo Demp-
sey, secre.lry. and Miss Sarah
Totten, treasurer. These officers
will be installed at the next meet
ing. At that meeting. a 6 o'clock
dinner will precede the business
session. Plans were made for a
hige next Thursday afternoon, the
mixers to leave the high school at
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Soprano Comes to Moline.

Miss Jean Knowlton of Chicago,
lyric soprano, is to give the pro-
gram It the Saturday meeting of
the Moline Woman's club. Miss
'Knowlton has been heard in the
ri-cities before. and her power and
ability as a singer are well known.
Her recital will be given in cos
tune. and this together with her
most pleasing voice will make the
program one we'll worth hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Girls With Mrs. Robinson.

Mrs. ]. Frank Robinson has as
guests at her home, 6l3 Twentieth
street. eight of tie girls from
Bradley institute who have come
to attend the Little Nineteen"
basketball tournament at Angus
tana college. One of the girls is
Miss Edith Dorey, a niece of the
hostess. The tournament lasts
this week end and the girls and
their chaperone came to help gain
victory for their school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

The meeting Of the J. I. T. club
was held last evening at the home
Of Miss Bessie Schaider, 1415 Fifth
avenue. The evening was spent
playing whist, after which a pro-
gram was presented by the Misses
Anna Becker, Bessie Schaider.
Edith Ash, Ida Blitz, Eda Spechtrie
and Bertha Dlugish. Dainty re-
freshments were served by the
hostess and the next meeting will
be in two weeks in the club rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Plan for Church Supper.

The annual congregational sup
per which is usually held in the
fall. is to be given in the Cleland
Presbyterian church Friday even
ing by the Ladies' Aid society Of
the church. The ladies made ar
engagements for the supper at the
meeting Of the Aid society yesterday
afternoon. Supper will be served
from s until s o'clock. There was
. large attendance at yesterdays
meeting, and after q social hour.
fefreshments were served by the
nostssses Of the afternoon, Mrs.
9aisa Davis, Mrs. William Boil
IA ana VA Wileons The nan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
THURsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-MARCH II, 1920

was served in the dining room. ehe
table Was decorated in pink ana
white Out of town guests were
G. ]. Carnes of New York city and
Mr.. and Mrs. Riddeil Of cleveland.
Tt1-City 500.
Mrs. George Lntner OF 2ns
Mound street. Davenport. entertain
ed members Of the Tri-City 500
club yesterday afternoon. The
game OF 500 was played at three
tables. the prizes for high score be-
ing won by Mrs H. Tappendorf and
Mrs. H. E. Wendalf. Mrs. Margaret
Tank received the all-cut favor. A
two course luncheon was served at
the small tables. The club will be
entertained in three weeks at the
home Of Mrs. H. Barth, 1922 Four
teenth-and-a-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

An important business session is
to be held in the Grant school at
the regular meeting Of the parent
teacher association Friday, March
IL. The meeting will start at 3:15.
W. B. Mcintyre is to be the
speaker Of the afternoon. Miss
Helen Verger will give a piano
solo and Miss Algie will read. Mrs.
Mae Richards-Casey will also be
on the program to sing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

Miss yonda Green and Mckinley
Ishelman, both Of Kewanee, were
married yesterday afternoon In the
parsonage Of the South Park Pres
byterian church. Rev. w. G. Ogle-
wee officiated and the single ring
service was used. The bride has
often visited in Rock Island and
has a great many friends here.
After the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ishelman left for Kewanee, where
their new home will be at lib East
Church street. Mr.. Ishelman 10 q
mechanic in Kewanee.
Aid Society Meets.
The regular meeting Of the sec
ond division of the ladies' aid So
ciety of the Spencer Memorial
church was held with an attend
ance of 20 members in the parson-
age of the church yesterday after
noon. Mrs. George Crompton was
the leader of the meeting. After
the business session, refreshments
we're served by Mrs. A. M. Stock
ing, assisted by the Mesdames
Wilderson. Ridenour, David and
Miss David. The meeting OF April
10 will be held at the home of Mrs.
l.. Gregory, 904 Forty fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
(ch-Blakemore
4 Wedding viii Be
\ Event Of Summer

~. and Mrs. Herbert d. Blake
oSe Of 1880 Seventh avenue an
ouncs the engagement Of their
'nnuGhter, Miss Clara Priscilla. to
eoc1l p. Koch. son OF Mrs. Louise
Ioch, formerly OF this city and now
~ davenport. The wedding will be
~ event Of the early summer, the
I1a4s not having yet been set.
The bride-elect IL graduate OF
lAs local high school in the class
~ 1918. and she also attended An
IGustana college. At present she is
IDgimaSy teacher at the Horace
#3eaun school. Mr.. Koch also grad
1uated from the high school in 1913
lad attended Augustana college and
IJames Millikin university at Deca-
A1ur, from which he graduated In
1911. At the outbreak Of the war
he entered the aviation service and
Twas commissioned lieutenant. At
Ipsesent he is Junior member Of the
I4Sm Of Reinhold, Sharp & Co. OF
davenport. Both young people have
imany friends in Rock Island who
will be interested in the engage
iment announcement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Receive Letters.

Several letters were received and
read at the meeting of the Mar
garet Giles circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Floyd Thompson,
1901 Fourteenth street. One let
ter was from Miss Gotta Bartholo-
new, who is at Tucson, Ariz., and
one from Miss Dina Ramser, from
Payette, Idaho. and the other from
the French orphan the circle is sup
porting. A letter was also received
from the Margaret Berry school in
Georgia, school which the circle
has helped several times. There
were q members present at the
meeting yesterday, and after the
business session, a social time was
enjoyed. One new member was ad-
mitted to the circle. Refresh
ments were served. The next
meeting will be April IA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

A very interesting program was
given at the regular meeting Of the
Luther League of the Zion Lutheran
church last evening at the home OF
the Misses Eleanor, Grace and
Mabel Blomberg, 62s Fortieth
street. There were 50 members OF
the league present and the evening
was a most pleasant one. The boys
quartet, composed Of Karl Johnson
Carl Sodergren, Carl Fryxell and
F'ritolf FryXell. gave two selec-
tons and an encore. Miss Martha
Rydack gave a piano solo and Miss
Florence Swanson a reading, &C.
companied by Miss Esther Bar
quist at the piano. B. Holmes and
Carl Williamson both told some
very interesting experiences thai
they had had, and Miss Regina Hol.
men played lovely piano solo. Re-
freshments were served and the
next meeting will be April Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Court Of Honor Meeting.

Court of Honor. No. 81, met in
regular session last evening at Odd
Fellows hall. One new member
was initiated and several balloted
upon. There were a great many
visitors from Moline and Daven-
port present, and about 125 present
in all. The drill team gave an ex-
hibition drill, and refreshments
were served. An informal dancing
party was held after the business
session. The next meeting OF the
court will be in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Kemble p, T. A.

The program was carried out as
announced at the regular meeting
of the Parent-Teacher association
of the Kemble school yesterday
afternoon. with the exception of
the talk to have been given by 7. A.
Murphy. Mr.. Murphy was unable
to be present, and will speak at
the next meeting of the associa-
ton. Mrs. William Ullemeyer was
chosen as delegate to the parent
teacher convention to be held
March 7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

or society yesterday afternoon In
the church parlofs. Miss Frances
Morey was the leader Of the meet
ing and . most enjoyable program
was given BY different members Of
the society. Devotionals were led
BY Miss Sarah Lawson. There
were 40 present The party will
be held instead Of the regular
meeting next Wednesday.
Kresge Jolly Club.
The Kresge Jolly club met Mon
day evening at the store in the
club rest room. The girls brought
their suppers with them and re-
manned for the business session.
There were is in attendance. The
club meets every two weeks on
Monday evening.
VIII Confer Degree In Davenport.
Rock Island chapter. No. 269, o.
E. S., at the stated meeting held
last evening in the Masonic temple
decided to confer the degree in
Davenport, on March %, and all
members of the chapter who wish
to may attend the ceremonies with
the officers. 1t was decided to send
Easter gifts to the guests at the
home in Lincoln. 1t was announced
that the worthy grand matrOn, Mrs.
Vivian Scott of Chicago, would pay
her official visit to the chapter on
July 6. The next meeting will be
on April IA, the 26th anniversary
/ of the organization, and the day
will be celebrated with an indoor
picnic. The next meeting Of the
social circle will be held on the aft
ernoon of March IS at the temple.
Refreshments were served follow
ing the business session and So
cial hour enjoyed.
Receive Letter From Missionary.
A very interesting letter was re-
ceived from Miss Harriette E. Pol
lard, who is doing missionary work
in Uaiku, province of Chosen,
Korea, by the Ruth's band of the
Broadway Presbyterian church,
and Mrs. &C. c. Marshall read it at
yesterdays meeting of the band at
the home of Mrs. A. r. Anderson,
1910 Twenty-first street. After the
routine business, the devotionals
were read by Mrs. E. G. Frazer,
and a talk given on the mission
airy work in Chosen. Korea, by
Miss Mary Davis. Mrs. Frank
Huntoon sang two delightful vocal
solos, and Mrs. H. B. Simmons
gave a most enjoyable piano solo.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess. The place OF the next
meeting will be announced later.
Hi-Y Officers Elected.
Officers for the year were elected
at the meeting of the Hi-Y club
yesterday afternoon at the Y. W. c.
A. Miss Mabel knorr was elected
president, Miss Margaret Ward
vice president, Miss Alfredo Demp-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Penny Fair.

The list of attractions at the
penny fair to be held at the Audi
bon school wednesday afternoon,
March II, is . long one. Movies,
Q tight rope walker. . wild man in
captivity, an art gallery for the
more "highbrow" visitors, and a
fortune teller for the happy low
brow" are only a few Of the Affairs
to instruct and amuse those who
attend the fair. OF course there
will be ice cream cones, popcorn,
and stick candy to make the enjoy
ment Of the booths and attractions
more complete. Nothing will cost
over 5 cents-another paramount
attraction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Altr Soolsty Meets.

The altar society Of St. Joseph's
church met yesterday afternoon in
the school auditorium with an At
tendance Of 65 members. Plans
were made for q coffee to be held
at some date in April at the home
Of Mrs. Tom Haege, 1905 Twentieth
street. The afternoon was spent
with the usual sewing. The society
will meet in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall are
entertaining this evening at their
home. $50 Twenty-sixth street. The
affair is to be a 6 o'clock family
dinner party. the occasion being
Mrs. Marshall's birthday annivers-
airy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

meeting Of the Aid society will be
at the home Of Mrs. Katherine
Burton. $50 Twenty-second ave-
nue.. The evangelical services be-
ing held at the church have been
exceptionally we'll attended. A
sermon is preached every evening
at 8 O'Clock. Rev. s. P. Taylor of
Decatur is the evangelist in charge
OF the meetings.
Elect Officers
Miss Genievere Scott was elect
ed president Of the Junior society
OF the South Park Presbyterian
church at the meeting in the church
yesterday afternoon. Miss Louise
Huber was elected vice president
and Miss May Fassnacht secretary.
Miss Clara Sewill was chosen for
treasurer. These officers wi ii be
active for six months. The chair
men Of the various standing COM
mittees will be appointed at later
meeting. After the election. reports
for last year were read. showing a
surplus in the treasury and splen-
did record for the year. The regu-
lar order Of business was followed
by the president after the election
and reports. The society will meet
at the regular time in the church
next Wednesday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
EDUCATION BILL TOR IRELAND
 CRITICISED

DUBLIN, Jan., l9- The govern ment'S Irish education bill is criticized here on the ground that the Irish edu- cational system should be framed by an Irish Parliament.
 The Home Rule Bill was expected 10 grant seperate treatment for List CT, but the education bill is framed on the assumption that Ireland is single unit. The education bill sets up only one central authority in Dublin direct ly responsible to the Imperial Parfia- ment.
 It introduces for the first time in to the Educational system of Ireland a local school tax. Hitherto all the money has been found by the treasury, supplemented by voluntary subscrip- tions.
 There will be popular representa- tionS on the school board but it's fun ctiou is to be advisory only, and the power is all to rest with the new Edu- eatIsn Department. This will consist
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
ONCE FAMOUS BAR
 SELLS FOR SUM OF S16S

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan, 19- Elev- en years ago J. J. Wilson, proprietor ot the once famous Nev2dG cafe at Kearny and Post streets here, p>i1 S25.O0O for the handsome bar ahl back bar of his establishment, The other day it was sold at auction f'r S165. a.
 Similarly the bar of the old Rich alieu. Kpaney, Geary and Market streets, was auctioned recently fa' $21O. It cost $6,OO0,
 Other sales of bars here arc lr' ported, tho S16OoO mahogany of .hr College Inn bringing, SS5o and tar s2.5oo bar of the oSaen cafe bringing S2eo.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

# the Chief Secretary and the Vce President of the Department of Tee nical education, both of whom come into and go out of office with the British ministry of the day, and of q permanent member who will be t. cal administrator of the new system
 Religious controversy is avoided by the provision in the bill continuing the existing plan by which the school man agers, mostly the clergy of the var ious denominations, appoint the teach CTS and control the schools.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

FOR SALE fine double bed, Os- ,emOre mattress, double coil spring.. Cost SIS goes for $50. The Alaska Shop. J13 If.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19
SYLVIA'S

YANTED:-- HOusekeeper for fam .!y og four people. Will give comtc,-
 ab!e home for reasonable service anu salary. Permanent home Inquire Gate. way. J0tf.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-01-19

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