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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Miss GOWdy Is Sneaker,

Miss Eta Lee Gowdy of Spring
field was the speaker at the meet
ing of the Fifth District Nurses as
ISOLATION yesterday afternoon in
the visiting nurse rooms in Mo-
line. Miss Gowdy is the state SUI
pervisor of public health nursing
and a member of the staff of the
state board of health. Her work
along this line is we'll known and
she is an admitted authority on the
subjects connected with it. She
told of the work being carried on
by the state board, and outlined
>Rer part of the program. A great
amount of splendid work has been
accomplished. and the field is con-
stantly being enlarged. Miss
Gowdy gave a similar talk in the
evening for those who were IN
able to attend the afternoon meet
ing. There was a large attendance
Of nurses at the meeting to receive
instructions from and enjoy Miss
Gowdy's talk. The association will
meet April Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Miss Hamilton Is Officer.

Miss Clara Hampton of this city
was last evening notified that she
had been appointed deputy assist
ant of the Woman's Benefit asso-
citation of the Lady Maccabees. Miss
Hampton will not have charge Of
the supervision of the work Of the
three orders in Rock Island, Mo-
line and Silvis. Mrs. Emma B.
Wilkinson Of Chicago, the supreme
sentinel and also the state leader,
was a guest at the meeting which
was held at Maths hall, and which
was held jointly with the Moline
and Silvis orders.
There was class of six candi-
dates initiated into the order by
the Moline team and four applica-
tons were favorably balloted upon.
Plans were discussed for the OBJ
servance of the Goth anniversary
of the order in this vicinity which
will be held May 81.
Besides the business meeting
there was a social session which
was turned into st. Patrick party.
Mrs. Ben Mitchem sang several
numbers accompanied by Miss Mae
Mitchem and she and Miss Mitchem
also sang a duet. Little Miss
Junior Kelley gave readings and
there were several talks by men,
bers. also an address on the work
OF the order by the evenings
guest. Dainty refreshments, which
further carried out the St. Pat
rick idea in the sandwiches, cakes
and ices. The favors were dainty
little affairs Of shamrocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Clinton CHESTS Honored.

Fourteen delegates came to Rock
Island from Clinton for the card
party given yesterday by the Lady
Eagles at Eagles hall. The games
we're played at IA tables. Prizes
In the games Of 500 we're awarded
to Mrs. Axel Nelson and Mrs. M.
Durr, with the consolation being
presented to Mrs. P. J. Carlson, and
/. In the cinch games, Mrs. Jennie
johnson and Mrs. William Kruger
won the favors. Mrs. Henninger Of
Clinton received the consolation ia
vor. The all-cut prize for the Gin
ton ladies was won by Mrs. C. E.
Ridyard. A luncheon was served
ut 6 O'Clock. The regular meeting
Of the Lady Eagles will be held
April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
FORMER JUSTICE
DIES BY OWN HAND

Chicago, March 17.-John H. Gill
lette, 63 years old, chief justice of
the Indiana supreme court from
1900 to 1908 and for Il years judge
OF the circuit court of Lake county,
hanged himself yesterday in the at
tic Of the home of his son. Attor-
ney Gerald Gillette. at Hammond.
Attorney Gillette said his father
had been respondent since the
death of his wife a year ago. Re-
Gently he had been in i'll health. He
left no notes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Lawt0n.Page Wedding,

Miss Elizabeth Page, a Davenport
nurse, became the bride of DIR.
Thomas Lawton OF Hinsdale, ILL.,,
yesterday morning at a ceremony
performed at the home of the bride,
1919 Vine street. Davenport. DR..
Frank Cole Of St. Johns Methodist
'church read the ceremony, only a
few of the immediate relatives be-
ing present owing to illness in the
family Of the bride, After the cere-
mony a wedding breakfast was
served, pink sweet peas and carna-
lions forming the centerpiece for
the table. DR.. and Mrs. Lawton
will reside in Hinsdale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

4 The March meeting Of the Rock
ISLAND Woman's club will be held
q the Masonic temple at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon. The program,
- announced in the year book, will
be given by Miss Katherine Ridge
ray, reader OF whom many have
heard about and some have been
ortunate enough to hear. Besides
Mss Ridgeway's part, the program
Will consist Of numbers by the la
ies' quartet. which Is fast gaining
Rrite reputation for itself In this
Immunity. Announcement has
zen made that the new piano, re-
sntly purchased by the club. has
fTiyed and 10 in the club room al
g temple. and will be used for the
- time Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Gard Party Friday.

The Woman's Benefit association
will sponsor a card party to be
given in the Masonic hall in Silvis
Friday. March 10. The game of
500 will be played and prizes will
be offered for high scores. Re-
freshments will be served at the
conclusion of the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
REOPENING
OF ASSEMBLY CASE

Albany, N. Y, March Ire
opening of the investigation of the
charges Of disloyalty against five
suspended Socialist assemblymen
was requested in a resolution in
troduced in the assembly today by
Louis A. Cuvillier, Democrat, of
New York, on the ground that the
attorney general Of the state had
suppressed Evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

were complete with the eYceo,,,.
Of that from Rockford. Maps -
explanatory matter are pnfuss /;
the information obtained, which =.
given the commission a strou..s
desire%o put the system into ~.
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
WILLIAMS NAME
IS BEFORE SENATE

Washington, March II. - The
nomination of William Martin Will.
Iiams Of Montgomery, Ala, to be
commissioner of internal revenue,
was sent to the senate today by
President Wilson. Williams will
succeed Daniel C. Roper whose res
ignation becomes effective April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Publicity Committee Meets.

A meeting was held yesterday
afternoon in the Y. W. c. A. Of the
publicity committee in charge Of
the publicity for the moving pic
ture to be sponsored by the Rock
Island 'Woman's club, April and
9. The committee is composed Of
Mrs. Sam Switzer, Mrs. Edward
Brien, and the society editors of
the local newspapers. The picture
is Victory" and will be shown at
the Spencer Square theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Winds and Waves
Will Do Charitable Work.

Plans were made for the CHART
able work to be taken up by the
organization at the meeting OF the
Laurel band of the Memorial Chris
tian church. last evening at the
home of Miss Marie Smith. 1854
Thirteenth street. The members
will furnish clothing for a group
Of needy children, more definite
plans of the work to be decided at
the next meeting. There were Is
members and friends present and
. social time was enjoyed. Re-
freshments were served, and the
band will meet April 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
THREE SOCIALIST
TYPES IN FRANCE.
TAKE YOUR PICK

Paris, March IL Dissident n
cialists who were read out Of n.
unified socialist party at the ~
cent congress at Strasbourg, form.
ed a new party at a meeting Mon
day night. The new organizatio,
welcomes adherents. refusing only
those socialists who desire 10 on.
ter into relations with the Russian
bolsheviki, gives France three 20.
cialist parties-the majority, min.
ority and dissidents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
CeIeer.te NEEDING Anniyervary.

CeleSrate Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. Benson enter
tanned . company Of friends last
evening at their home. 1898 Seven
.teenth street, in celebration of
their wedding anniversary. The af-
fair was a O'Clock dinner party,
the table decorated in green and
white ribbon streamers, with a
wicker basket of roses and sweet
peas tied with green tulle. as the
centerpiece. After the dinner, the
evening hours we're spent playing
bridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
St. Patrick's Hard Times PARTY,

Hard times costumes of all de-
scriptions were worn at the social
given last evening at, the South
Park Presbyterian church by the
Christian Endeavor society. Games
in keeping with the st. Patrick's
and hard times idea were played. a
continuous series OF amusements
having been arrangei beforehand
so that there was no time without
entertainment of some kind for the
guests. Miss O'Rourke OF Moline
sang several delightful Irish songs.
A hard times luncheon was served
cafeteria style in the basement and
every one voted the party a COM
plete success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
SOCIALISTS GO TO
GERMANY TOLOOK
INTO SITUATION

Berlin. March IA party OF 80.
cialist leaders has arrived here IN
study the situation. 1t consists Of
Camille Huyemann and Judge De
Brouckere of Belgium: NJ. Wibault
Of Holland; Paul Mistyal ana Eur.
berg of Sweden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Celebrates Birthday.

Master Robert Wynes celebrated
his sixth birthday anniversary this
afternoon by having a party for 80
OF his friends at his home. 1928
Second avenue. Games had been
arranged for the little folks and
the afternoon was a most happy
one. St Patrick's decorations were
used about the house and the games
were significant Of the day. After
the games, delicious refreshments
were served in the dining room,
where the table was prettily deco
rated in green and white with a
large birthday cake for the center
piece. Pretty st. Patrick's favors
were at each place. Master Robert
received many lovely gifts and the
afternoon was most happy one
for everyone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

Helen Gould auxiliary will hold
its regular session at Memorial
hall tomorrow evening. All the
members are urged to make spe-
cial effort to attend as there is i'm
portant business to come before
the members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Have St. Patrick's Meeting.

Colonel Bracket circle held a
meeting yesterday afternoon in
Memorial hall. which was in real
lily business session. but was
converted to a program meeting
when readings and songs suggest
live OF st. Patrick's day were given.
Next Tuesday afternoon the regu-
liar coffee and social will be held,
when friends are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Tickets Selling Well.

The tickets for the Lincoln
School Operetta, Polished Peb-
bles," which will be given in the
high school Friday and Saturday,
March 10 and 20. are selling rap
idly. Everything indicates a
crowded house for both evenings.
The pupils and teachers are un-
firing in their efforts to perfect the
individual parts as well as the
choruses. and hope to give the pa
irons very enjoyable evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Attorney Long Gives Address,

City Attorney George d. Long of
East Moline was the speaker at the
meeting of the Reliance club of the
Grace Lutheran church last even
ing at the home of Leonard Hassel-
quist, 900 Forty-.hird streets. There
were 20 members present and Mr..
Long spoke about the Illinois state
constitutional convention. After
the talk refreshments were served.
The next meeting Of the class will
be held in the Trinity church of
Moline and the program will be
given by the young men Of the Re-
lance class of the Grace Lutheran
church. During the February
meetings the young men of the
Trinity church furnished the pro-
grams for the joint meetings of the
societies, SO now the men OF the
Grace Lutheran church will return
the compliment The joint meeting
will be held April 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
SwasthA Meeting.

The Swastika club met yesterday
afternoon for the regular session in
the Community club rooms in Mo-
line. There were IS members pres
emit and Mrs. Hollingsworth OF
South Dakota, who is the house
guest Of Mrs. William McConochie.
was the guest Of the afternoon. The
afternoon was . social one and a
delicious four course luncheon was
served in the dining room late in
ne Afternoon Hare Q bowl of yell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Will Entertain at Club,

The Sigma Pi Delta sorority Of
Augustana college will give din
ner party Friday evening at the
Rock Island club for the members
and their friends. The affair will
be made entirely informal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
VIII Give Dance.

Ucal lodge No. sos, Odd Fellows,
will give dancing party tonight
1T the hall. for members and
friends. Bleuer's orchestra will
furnish the music for the dancing.
The lodge will confer the second
and third degrees on large class
|of candidates at the regular meet
ing on Thursday night. and these
candidates will be special guests
at the dance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Shower for Member,

The meeting Of the 7. L. a. class
of the Spencer Memorial Methodist
church last evening was in the
form of a miscellaneous shower for
Mrs. Alva Brand, one of the men,
bers. The meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. 0. A. Anders, 1909
Forty-first street. There were Is
present and the evening was most
enjoyable with games and music.
The hostess served dainty refresh
ments, and the class adjourned to
meet April Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Three G Embroidery Cluh.

Mrs. J. Zimmerman at her home.
1908 Fourteenth street, entertained
members OF the Three G Embroid-
cry club yesterday afternoon. All
the ladies were present and the aft
ernoon was a most pleasant one
spent in chatting and with fancy
work. Refreshments were served
by the hostess and the next meet
ing Of the club will be held April Is
at the home of Mrs. W. E. Hill, 1920
Seventh avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Society Has Social Evening.

The young peoples society Of the
Emmanuel Lutheran church had a
most enjoyable sociable in the
auditorium Of the school last even
ing. The game Of bunco was play
ed at eight tables, the prizes being
won by Miss Anna Dunavin and
August Lutz. Refreshments were
served by the committee after the
games. The committee in charge
of arrangements for the party was
composed Of the Misses Marie
Lohse, Norma Mueller, Anna Seitz.
Catherine Pfaff, and Messrs. John
Theus. Walter Kolloff, Edward
Schrage and Ray Thoms. The next
meeting of the society will be a
business session to be held April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Catholic Ladies In East Moline.

The Catholic Ladies circle Of Sill
sts met yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Sam Black. 1889 Sew
tenth street, East Moline. There
were Is members present. and Fa-
|ther Cleary Of st. Anne's parish in
East Moline was the special visi-
tor Of the afternoon. After a short
business meeting. social time was
|enjoyed and a delicious luncheon
served. Mrs. r. C. Cunningham of
East Moline was also a visitor at
the meeting. This was a special
|yneeting of the circle. the regular
session to be held March % at the
home Of Mrs. John Engholm in Sill
Ms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Meet Next Tuesday.

The Marcia Kerr circle Of the
Central Presbyterian church will
meet Tuesday evening at the home
Of Mrs. George H. Davis, 1928
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Orranize Board Of Trustees.

George H. Davis was elected
president Of the board of trustees
It the meeting to organize the board
last evening at the Central Pres
byterian church. A. w. Champion
was elected vice president and P. C..
Simmon, secretary and treasurer
Miss Della Cook will be financial
secretary. No other important bust
ness, besides the election OF officers.
was taken up at the meeting last
! evening. The next regular session
~ the board will be April S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
GOVERNOR FAVORS
MARYLAND'S BILL
TO RESTORE BEER

Annapolis, Md, March 17.-Gov-
error Richie endorsed the Jones
bill which would authorize manu-
facture and sale of beer. cider and
light wines in Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Classes Have Elections.

The Baraca-Philathea classes of
the First Baptist church, held cleo
tons of officers at the church last
night. The men of the Baraca class
we're the hosts last night, and with
the exception of the business ses-
sions. the meeting was a Joint one.
After the sessions the young men
presented the program for the eve
ming and served refreshments. Fol-
lowing are the officers for the Bar
AGA class: President Wilfred Hoff-
man; vice president, Harry Davis:
secretary. Louis Peterson, and
treasurer, Russell Simpson. The
Philathea class officers are: Pres
ident, Mrs. Grace Dubois; vice
president Mrs. Eta Plogh; secre-
tary. Miss Esther Eastland, and
treasurer, Miss Hazel Painter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

low 1onquils was the centefpiece
for the table. In two weeks the
club will meet ut the homo Of Mrs.
g. ". Wilson, on E'ghth-and-a-half
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Class Il Entertainel

Miss Erna Lundeen and Mrs. c.
G. Herwig entertained the members
Of the Loyal Daughters class Of the
Memorial Christian church last
9Rening at the home Of Miss Lam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Eastern Star Social Circle.

The Eastern Star social circle
will meet Thursday afternoon in
thu Masonic temple. The business
meeting Is to be called Ut 2::30, as
there are several important mat
tiers to be brought before the mem
bers. There will be a program
after the business session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
MacloMell Clnh.


This morning the Mcdowell club
met in the woodlands studio in
Moline, and the following program
was presented:
Violin trios-
vase SaXy
Barcarolle ............ Trouselle
Mesdames Roy Demareht. Dan Beal,
Eugene woodlands.
Mrs. W. o. O'Neil accompanist.
Piano
(a) Serenade d. arlequin 800.
CD Tristesse de Colombine,
from Carnival Mignon -.
,.......... Edouard Schuk1
Miss Phyllis Guthrie.
Violin solo. Andantino -. .LeMare
Mrs. Dan Beal
Violin trio
Somerlust ....... c. Schumann
Turkish March ....... Mozart
Die Ehre Gottes ansder Matur
.............. Beethoven
Mesdames Demareth, Beal
and Woodlands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

BOOST HARVARD PAYROLL.
Cambridge, Mass, March IT.
President Lowell announced 40
to so per cent increase in faculty
salaries at Harvard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Harriette Henderson Memorial
Class,

The Harriette Henderson memo
rial class OF the First Methodist
church was entertained last even
ing at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Root, 1900 Thirty fifth street.
In the business discussion plans
were made for the treat for the pa-
tents at the municipal tuberculosis
sanatorium. which will be given
some time soon. The committee
appointed to be in charge Of this is
composed of Mrs. Fred Tom, Miss
Lola Smutz and Mrs. Otto Interest
A program was given in which the
violin solo given by Mrs. Katherine
Brant was encOred as were the vo-
cal solos Of the Misses Brant. Miss
Laverne Wood gave some entertain
ing readings. Mrs ]. A. Reid
chairman of company A, had ar
ranged the program. A social hour
was enjoyed. Mrs. ]. W. Durham
chairman OF company C, will be in
charge Of the program for the meet
ing Of April Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
sJd1ers Program
10 Be Real Treat
For Local People

Gtu6eats and III local people who
&o interested in music and espe-
lily voice, will Be interested In
y splendid program which Louis
SeIdler. baritone OF opera fame.
Ill give 1t Augustana college
&sD0l Friday evening. Mr.. Kreid-
~, who will teach voice At the To-
III college two days . week. has
y voice Of unusual beauty and his
|2gogYam is arranged to bring out
|5ks many qualities which he pos
eeses. The last song will be a
|1aet, THE Lord is Man Of War"
(1iandei), by Kreidler and Harry
|1lamsdell Of Moline. Leroy Carl
60n Of the Augustana college con-
|oervatory faculty VIII be the ac-
|companist. Following is the COM
|plete program:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Mesdames Demareth, Beal
and woodlands.
Elect Officers.

The annual election of officers
was the most important business
at the meeting of the Senior Chris
tian Endeavor society of the
Broadway Presbyterian church in
the church parlors yesterday. Miss
Evaline Barchman was elected
president and Miss Rosabel Stew
art vice president. Mrs. William
Passig was elected secretary and
Lawrence Edriss treasurer. After
the business session, refreshments
were served and a social hour en-
joyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17

The Mfle-A-Minute club was en-
tertained yesterday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. Peter Bloomsma
Of the Seventh street road, Moline.
The affair was In honor of the
hostess birthday anniversary, and
II was q most enjoyable afternoon
for all those present. There were
several visitors; Mrs. Arthur
Weckel. Mrs. William Weckel, Mrs.
A. Johnson and Mrs. Dan Ferris
and two children. The afternoon
hours were spent with fancy work.
q musical program making the
hours even more pleasant. A de-
licious three-coursed luncheon was
served In the dining room. The
club will be entertained in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. John
Meeder. 1887 Fourth street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Postpone Contest.

The annual temperance essay
contest sponsored by the w. C. +.
U. has been postponed until April.
This was announced at the regular
W. c. T. U. meeting yesterday aft
ernoon at the Y. W. c. A. Mrs.
Fred Titterington led in the de-
votionals and also read a paper
on Child Welfare" written BY
Elizabeth Perkins, who is director
of the department Of child welfare
in the state of Iowa Mrs. Belle
Jones read another paper on the
subject, this one being entitled II
Am the Baby" Mrs. John litter
ington read after School" The
sum Of $4,000 has been voted to
be used during the next five years
for carrying on the child welfare
work. A letter and photograph
was received by the ladies from the
child they are supporting in
France. The meeting was a very
interesting one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Hpterfain for Mrs. Roderick.

Mrs. Wynn Young OF IUI East
Hales street, Davenport, entertain
ed yesterday afternoon for Mrs. M.
Roderick OF Winsted. Conn. the
house guest OF Mrs. Charles Strate
of 1101 Third avenue, Rock Island.
The afternoon was spent playing
bridge, after which dainty lunch
con was served at the small tables.
Pretty vases Of spring flowers were
used about the rooms. Monday
Mrs. Strate entertained at her home
at an afternoon bridge for Mrs.
Roderick and Friday Mrs. Charles
Swisher of Moline will entertain for
the visiting guest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Licensed to Wed
HONE.

HONE.
A taste OF Abraham's pecan roll
now and then is relished by the
best Of men, land their families"
and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-17
Meet T0mOrreW.

The ladies of the Elks will meet
in regular session tomorrow aft
ernoon in the club rooms. This is
TO be a social meeting and will
start at 2:45.