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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
TWO WIVES SAY
HUSBANDS WERE
CRUEL TO THEM

Two divorce cases were fled in
circuit court today.
Frances Law charges her hus-
band, Loyal Law, with cruelty. They
were married June 2, 1915, and sep
arated April ], 1920. They resided
in East Moline.
Daisy Talbot charges Orley Talbot
with cruelty. They were married
July II, 1902, and separated March
l, 1920. The home is in Rock Is
land.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13

boulevard, Omaha. Mr.. Rich left
this afternoon for Omaha, accom-
panied by his sister, Miss Anna
Rich, and his cousin, Miss Fannie
Filler of 1890 Thirteenth avenue,
who will be present at the cere-
mony. Mr.. Rich is proprietor Of
the Snow White market in Rock
Island. The bridal couple will be
al home in about two weeks, at oil
Twelfth avenue, Rock Island. Miss
Rich and Miss Filler will visit in
Council Bluffs and Dubuque, Iowa,
on their way home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR MRS. PEARSAIL
Especial Correspondence.)

Hillsdale, Dec. 13-Funeral ser
vices for Mrs. Martha Pearsall Of
Port Byron were held Friday at 10
o'clock at the Congregational
church, Rev. John C. Stoddard. a
former minister, officiating. The
choir. composed of Mrs. ]. c. Cold
Ell, Mrs. Harry Nicholson, Louis
Hauberg and William Revert, sang
appropriate selections. The pail
bearers were Charles Ashdown. Ar
thur Genung. Harry Nicholson,
Charles Ziegler, ]. C. Golden and
Arista Saddoris. A large number
Of relatives and friends followed
the remains to the cemetery at
Pleasant Point.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
START RED CROSS
CLASS IN NURSING
Especial Correspondence

Erie, Dec. 13.-Miss Clara Louise
Stewart, a Red Cross nurse instruc-
tor, has organized a class in home
nursing and hygiene numbering 81.
The class is composed mostly of
high school girls at present, but
should it be found necessary a sec
ond class will be organized later. A
very interesting time was spent and
great enthusiasm was shown in the
work. Miss Stewart is from Chi
cago, and will come to Erie every
Thursday and Monday to give in
struction for the eight weeks
course.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13

association. The affair will be
held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. %,
and will be for all college young
people who are home for the holi-
days. The hours are from 2 until
5 o'clock. Miss Ethel McKown of
Davenport is chairman of arrange
ments Details as to the sale of
tickets and where they may be pur-
chased will be announced later.
To Give Better Speech PROGRAM.
Last week was Better Speech
week in the public schools, and be-
cause Of that fact, the Parent
Teachers association Of Lincoln
school will give a Better Speech
program at its regular meeting at
the school tomorrow afternoon.
The program will be given Is fol-
lows:
Christmas playlet and song
Pupils Of Miss Martha Huesing.
Recitation-'Little Owlet in the
Glen"-katherine Ward.
Better Speech songs. words COM
posed by pupils Of the Eighth
second grade-Eighth-second grade
pupils.
Piano solo-Katherine Stapp.
Talk on Better Specialists
Jennie Sturgeon.
Better Speech playlet - High
school students under the direction
Of Miss Faye Hanna.
A very interesting exhibition Of
toys and Better Speech
posters will also be on exhibition
at this school tomorrow afternoon.
A large attendance is desired.
Eliza Garfield Raxar Biz Success.
The bazaar sponsored BY Eliza
Garfield tent. No. %. Daughters Of
Veterans Saturday afternoon at the
Electric company, Moline.
was 4 great success and over 500
was cleared from tho affair.
Aprons. caps and handmade lace
we're among the articles on sale,
and proved to be very popular.
Wednesday afternoon It $50
O'Clock. members Of the tent will
meat at Swodish Olive hall. A very
lnfMosk1ng Dsogfan vill - g1yoo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
DRIVING TO TOWN,
CAR CATCHES FIRE
Especial Correspondence.l

NoPOSHUS OVfHVCPVuUSHSC.T
De Witt Quist of Bowling had
the misfortune to have his auto
catch fire while on his way to
Rock Island. Friday afternoon. He
secured help from a nearby farm
house and after quite an exciting
time was able to extinguish the
blaze before very much damage
was done to the car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
ZUMA AID ELECTS.

Especial Correspondence
Port Byron, Dec. 13.-Zuma Aid
society held an all-day meeting at
the home OF Mrs. Edgar Walther
Thursday. An election Of officers
was held. Mrs Fred Schwegler was
elected president. Mrs. Minnie VAIN
wright vice president, Mrs. John
Schwegler. Jr. secretary and Mrs.
Lauren Alsbrow. treasurer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Home Guards Meet.

The Home Guards of the Spencer
Memorial Methodist church held
their regular meeting Saturday
afternoon at the home of Miss Lu-
ellie Slocum, Gil Fortieth street.
Devotionals were led by Miss Sio-
cum, Mrs. Eli Hilderer was in
charge of the program, following
which a social hour was enjoyed.
A gift box was opened and there
were gifts for each member. De-
licious refreshments were served
by the hostess. The next meeting
will be held Jan. % at the home
Of Miss Gladys Maple. One new
member and one visitor were pres
ent at Saturdays meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Tea Attracts Crowd.

( Mrs. Maria March Of Chicago ex-
limiting her collection Of Batik told
an interesting detail something
about the costumes and different
articles at the Saturday afternoon
tea Of the -C1ty Art league held
In the league studios from 4 to 8
o'clock.
Some Of the richly colorful and
very wonderful costumes worn at
the Batik ball were especially adj
mired.
Miss Edna wiese was the chair
man hostess of the afternoon. Mrs.
c. r. McCandless poured at a
chafmingly arranged table which
had rose buds In artistic decora-
ton. and assisting about the studio
were Mrs. Henry Horst of Moline.
Miss Edna Robson and Miss Ro-
berta Hostetler.
Mis- Irma Kohn, who is at home
from Chicago on brief visit to her
parents. MIR. and Mrs. Louis Kohn
Of this city, was a special guest at
the tea.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Second Of Dance Series.

The second Of the series Of dances
sponsored by the drill corps OF
Rock Island commandery, No. Is.
will be held Wednesday evening at
the Masonic temple. Whites or
chestra will furnish the music
Proceeds from the affair will be
used for sending the drill corps to
the state cOnclave next year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Social Announcements.

The Daughters Of the Covenant
Of tho First Methodist church will
meet tomorrow evening ut the home
Of Mrs. e. H. Dunavin. 1880 Fiji
teenth street. A Christmas mis-
sionary Offering will be taken.
The vestment guild Of the Trim
ity Episcopal church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 at the
home Of Mrs. Irwin 8. White, Seven
teeuth avenue and Twentieth street.
The Who-so-ever bible class will
meet at tho home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
louis Rain. 936 Eighteenth avenue.
this. evening at 1880 instead OF s
o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Campbell.Smith.

Rev. ]. T. Mordy. pastor OF the
Central Presbyterian church, Off
ciated at the marriage Of Mrs. Mary
y. Smith to william Campbell.
Both are from Pekin. The wedding
took place at the parsonage at 3
o'clock Saturday afternoon. There
vere no attendants.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13

Mrs. c. W. Scott Of 1850 Thir-
teenth avenue, Moline, will be hos
tess to the members of the Tri-City
Embroidery club at the Christmas
party Thursday afternoon.
The members Of the Deborah
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Give Dinner Party,

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard L. williams
entertained very delightful
party Of Saturday evening at their
home on Mississippi avenue. COW
srs being laid for 20 at the large
table In the dining room. Fragrant
nafctsses with yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS were used AZ the table CEN
ter and dainty cards directed the
guests to their places. The eve-
hings was enjoyed with bridge
games.
lan.Hellsaie Hsliday Party.
Do Of the nrst parties 70 Be- CIV
k3 the Terrace Oardeaa. IN the
~ building. DsvsaDert, VIII b.
~ DeAsaae" which = un1o9
pogtlca e ~ - Holloa11
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13

= AnlDer Dosty marked the een-
- e ~ sf1sss wedding asnivsr-
- q r.. and Ma JohA L. La
r. ~ ~ Ninth svsnss ysstsr.
IN. scevsss were lad fof - ssas-
y4t ~ intimate frisnds q .
3eatee - which ~ Christians go
- suggestions were ussd. and
W1tdh was ceatersd With Q huge
Wp1ling cake. The holiday dec
1ontions were used about the 9TH
- reoms Of the house.
~. and Mn. Littig were mar
~ IS years ago yesterday at 81
Mays Catholic church BY Rev. Mr.
0ach, then pastor Of the church.
M. Lttig was Miss Agnes v. Nc
Tasiand Of Davenport. There arc
~ ehtldrsn and two srandchil-
lrep. Mrs. Arthur Rudin OF Chi.
rae6. John j., Oren. James and
NjnlfSsd n home. Agnes and Ar
thar Hudin .of Chicago are the
graudchildren. Mr.. Littig Is
foreman II Rock Island arsenal
and has been ct the arsenal for 2,
years. Many congrstulatory mes
eegoo we're received yesterday b.
the couple, a. we'll ~ handsome
/ gifts Of silver.
During the evening cards wer'
played, Mrs. Leo Rylands and Viii
liam Armstrong taking the FRS
prizes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Have Exchange Explained.

L. A. Murphy gave a talk ex-
planning the Confidential Exchange
to the members of the Helpers cir
Gle, Kings Daughters, at the meet
ing held Saturday afternoon at the
home OF Miss Harriet Johnson. Mrs.
II. 5. Bollman assisted Miss John
son entertaining. The sum of $50
was voted to the cities Christmas
welfare work at the business meet
Ing. aDinty refreshments were
served and q social hour enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held Jan.
8, the place to be announced later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Many Enjoy Program.

Come 40 children OF Rock Island
and Davenport, members of Temple
Emanuel Sunday school took part
IN the Chanuka program last eve
ming. Crowds of parents and
friends enjoyed the numbers, and
each child received a box of candy.
Rabbi ]. L. Baron was in charge.
The program included readings, a
playlet. lighting Of candles, piano
and cornet numbers and a dance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Circle to Hold Rakerv S.Jn-

The In His Name circle of Kings
Daughters have completed the
plans for the bakery sale which is
to be held at the Joe Tuckis "F1ow-
er shop Saturday. Mr.. Tuckis'
Flower shop" is always a spot of
beauty during the holiday season
and the circle feels very fortunate
In securing same for the display of
bakery goods which they will have.
BAKED beans. pies, cakes, cookies,
nut bread. brown bread, potato SAL
ad. mayonnaise and other delicacies
SO much in demand at the Christ
mas holiday season will be sold.
All friends are invited to visit the
sale which will open at II O'Clock
Saturday morning and continue
through the afternoon and evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Woodman Drill Team Dance.

The drill team OF Camp No. IS,
Woodmen OF the World, will spon-
sor another OF the series OF dane
ing parties to be given tomorrow
evening at Odd Fellows hall. Mu-
sic will be furnished for the dane
ing by Tony and Evans Capitol or
chestra. The series Of parties are
proving very popular and a large
attendance is expected at tomorrow
evenings affair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Central ". G. II. Z, to Meet.

Mrs. r. L. Baird Is to be the lead
or for the meeting Of !. central
branch, w. c.. T. U. to be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in
tho parlor OF the Masonic temple.
All the members are asked to be
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-13
Service Circle Clears s7s.

leo circle OF hlngb OSuButeIb -
the Christmas tea sponsored by the
circle Saturday afternoon at the
home Of the president. Miss Miriam
walker, GIG Twentieth street, and
The members are very enthusiastic
over the success Of the ahRir. Over
ono hundred friends Of the circle
weeo present during the afternoon
and were received by Mrs. G. l.
Walker, Miss Miriam Walker and
members Of the circle. The rooms
were charmingly decorated with
wreaths Of holly. ETC.. carrying out
tho Christmas idea. In the dining
room the table centerpiece was
large basket Of red roses and mar
cissus. Mrs. Joe Tuckis. president
Of the Kings Daughters union, and
Mrs.. George Davis. who was on the
committee in organizing the Serv-
Ice circle. poured.
Home made bakery goods ana
candy were on sale in connection
with the tea and variety OF Christ
mas novelties in the forms OF
Dutch dolls, boy and girl dolls,
rabbits, cows. etc, and filled with
candy, proved very popular over
one hundred being sold.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
4 SERIOUS PROBLEM.

One Of the truly serious problems of the day,
one that is affecting our town, is the labor ques-
tion. Now the time of planting, when every hour
is precious to the farmer, it is almost impossible
to get laborer for as much as half-hour Enor-
nous wages are being offered. Eight hour days
are being granted to those who never knew any
but from sun to sun. And still the cry of hard
times spreads heavenward.
Labor leaders have scratched their heads, and
manufacturers have worked hours of overtime in
their effort to solve the problem of securing the
necessary labor to carry on the work essential to
the life of the nation And in the face of these
facts numbers of boys, black and white, are seen
Ioafing the streets daily. 1t should be strictly a.
ganst the law for any boy or man, black or white,
to be without some form of Baldwin
journal.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

new start in life, to find where they
earning their living and making a
fit in the new conditions. If they got
money now it would be spent before
long.
The sentiment of the House now
seems to be to provide something for
these boys to work towards in the fu-
ture--it will be less strain on the nat
ional treasury and on business-and
the members feel that whatever Con-
gress might do now under inflated
currency it would not mean half as
much to the boys as it will in a few
years.
As an indication of the stand with
in the Ways and Menas committee
against cash bonus, it is said that
Representative John Garner Of Texas.
the democratic whip, has agreed to
deliver eight votes and the republi- |
cans have corraled five votes that can
be depended upon to oppose the cash
bonus proposition.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
THE HIGH COST OF MARAuDERs.

single wolf has been known to kill in six
months one hundred and fifty head Of cattle val
ucd at $4,000. In the spring of 1919 a mountain
lion was killed in Wyoming which in one month
destroyed 81, 900 worth of livestock. In less than
three months six coyotes slew three hundred
sheep in Texas valued at $3,200
They lived high, these marauders of the west
ern range. A yearly estimate of the loss in New
Mexico showed that 3 per cent of the CATTLE or
$4,000 head, and 10000 sheep had gone to feed
predatory animals. This means some $4,000,
600 worth of livestock, Remember also that,
before poisoning campaigns We're planned, ro-
dents, such as prarie dogs, squirrels and rabbits
ate $l50,000,000 worth of food crops and the de-
predations of house rats, even exceeded total of
more than $200,000,00O What a hole even the
small animals gnaW in the national food supply.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
CLOSING SESSION
OF PRESBYTERIAL
HELD LAST NIGHT
LOUISVILLE, MISS. SELECTED
AS NEXT MEETING PLACE
DELEGATES HAVE DE-
PARETD FOR THEIR
HOMES.

The closing session Of the Central
Mississippi Presbyterial which was
held last night at the Presbyterian
Church was one of the most thorough
" interesting and inspiring Of the
many sessions which have been held
here.
The Assembly's Training School
was discussed by Miss Vivian John
son. of Carrollton, who has Just COM
pletcd a course in the institution at
Richmond, Va, and is now ready for
Foreign Missionary service. She spoke
earnestly of the work and the oppor-
tunity afforded at this institution.
"What Bible Study Can Do For
Young Women" was the subject of the
talk of Mrs. Pearson Of StarkVille,
who has delivered 50 many helpful
addresses aud is always listened to
with the closest attention. Mrs. Pear
son announced that Mrs. T. L. Russell
of Mobile, Ala, representative OF
the Moody Bible Institute, will on re-
quest spend a week with each of the
Auxiliaries in the Central Mississippi
Presbyterial, aiding them in the work
The installation of officers by Mrs
| ]. L. Williams, of Indianola, then took
place. She made a most appropriate
address. DIR. Joseph Rennie, pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church, eloquently
delivered the charge to the officers.
The meeting was most capably
presided over by Mrs. D. G. McLaur
in, the eminent and popular President
of the Central Mississippi Presbyter
ial Auxiliary.
A rising vote of thanks and appre
citation was given by the delegates fol
the hospitality of the Greenwood citi
zens.
The meeting closed with the sing
ing in unison of, BLESSED Be The Tx
That Binds"
The election of the delegates to tht
Synodical occurred yesterday after
noon, resulting as follows; Mrs. j. L
Gillespie, of Greenwood, and Mrs. E
D. Davis, Of Greenville; alternates
Mrs. E. R. Holmes, of Yazoo City
and Mrs. F. z. Jackson of Kosciusko
The meeting of the Synodical will oc,
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
Greenwood is the best .
the Delta, and the Delta
best section of Mississippi

cur the first week in June inI
Louisville, Miss, was ses
the meeting place for the Pres
next Spring, exact date OF Wp
be announced later.
The majority of the delega'
yesterday for their homes lm
remained over for last nights
departed today.
The people Of Greenwood
the privilege of entertalnl1
splendid women representing i
spective Auxiliaries at the 81
the Presbyterial just closed II
will be delighted to have thel|
again at any time they may
to select our city as Their
place.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
One Hundred Went Fo.|
ward At Service Last)
Night.
UNPARDONABLESp| Sp|
SUBJECT OF SERM0l
Big Audience Listena
Intently To The
Sermon.

"Whosoeyer speaketh against l
Holy Ghost it shall not be forg,l
neither in this world or the worR
come Mathew 1872, was tha \
from which DIR. Shade Walker /
angelist, who is conducting the II
al service here at the Metbal
Church, preached powerful senl
last night. The church was crovi
chairs were placed in the aisl, /
main auditorium and the Sn5
School room was filled. The III
GeliSt stated it WAS the largest IA
day right service, ever held h
meetings.
DR.. Walker spoke on "The UaE
donable SIM" This great oves
which has proved SO puzzling to N
tless thousands was dealt with NH
tail last night by the speaker.
ever heard the Holy Spirit urge n
to a better life and despised this n
according to this Book, has com N
ed a sin that can never be pardak
the speaker said. DR.. Walker er M
ed that the objectionable sin wal
always certain specific act, & n
the persistent refusal to yield M
lives to the Holy Spirit. my u
shall not always strive with n,
quoted the Evangelist and lid E8
urged those present to yield NJ
to the call and not further dell M
matter.
At the close Of the service Til
direct invitation for sinners to
Jesus Christ, was made. The b @
dience had listened intently to u
mon and when the invitation va
en-, numbers began to make the
to the front of the church; the
ers came until one hundred had #
forward. Some came to prd
newly found faith, Others to
themselves to live a better I
still others to unite with the
Twenty were in the latter class
teen Of this number uniting vi
Methodist Church and three e ~
ing a desire to join the
Church.
Services will continue thrf
the week and the public is q
invited. -
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
MORE HOUSES ARE NEEDED.

We can't expect Greenwood to grow
unless more houses are built to rent
to people who are desirous Of locat-
and making their homes here. It's up
to our public-spirited citizens to or
ganize a house-buiIding corporation
to provide 4 lot Of desirable cottages
to take care Of the situation. The
question is, what are they going to do
about it?
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12
MORE HOUSES ARE NEEll

We can't expect Greenwood Y
unless more houses are built 7
to people who are desirous "
and making their homes here,
to our public-spirited citizens
ganize a house-building corp
to provide a lot of desirable Y
to take care Of the situatiOl|
question is, what are they golhl|
about it?
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

This is now the season when the screens again
st flies and mosquitoes should all be put in place
A wet season and the warm, season coming on
means more mosquitoes and flies, perhaps, than
usual Keep them out of your homes. That is
safety first against sickness.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

Prospects for the annual meeting of the Mis-
sissippi State Press Association at Gulfport May
1880, are good and indications are that there will
be a large attenrance. Delightful entertainment
is promised the visitors by the people of Gulfport
and adjacent coast cities.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

The charge of Samuel Gompers that the pre-
sent Congress has failed the Nation with COM
peteness and abandon is sweeping one But
most people will agree that there is abundant
ground for such an Indictment
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

The newspapers of Birmingham and Nashville
are refusing to accept advertisements larger than
half page which emphasizes the seriousness of
the news-prnt situation.
The commonwealth., 1920-05-12

When man compliments woman she isn't
satisfied unless she can induce him to repeat it at
least seven times.