Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-19
ERIE

Miss Hattie Mccall and her
brother George entertained a COM
pany of relatives and friends at a
goose dinner on Saturday at their
home in Newton township. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hawk, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Feas-
ter and children, Mr.. and Mrs Ran
dolph Besse. all Of Erie; Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Hawk and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Hawk of Newton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Thompson ami
children of Fenton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Hawk. Ray Ewers and family,
Dan Forth and family, Harvey
Myers and family Of Fenton, Miss
Ellen Myers and father of Newton.
The w. F. M. S. of the Erie M. e.
church met with Mrs. John Hawk
on Friday afternoon, and the pro-
gram was one of unusual interest
The topic was That They May
Know" and interesting paperswere
read on the subject by different
ones. The program was varied aby
the countries being represented by
ladies dressed in the costumes Of
the countries, as follows: China,
Mrs. Fannie Swederus; Japan, Mrs.
Bernice James; India, Mrs. Lou
Miller. After the program a dain-
ty luncheon was served by a conf
mittee appointed for the day.
Twenty-eight were present, inelud-
ing a few guests.
The recently elected officers of
the Erie Pythian Sisters were in
stalled Friday night at the regular
meeting held in the X. P. hall.
There was large number present,
and a good time reported. Mrs.
Clark of Morrison, ILL.,, was the in
stalling officer. After the work,
supper was served, and the remain
der Of the evening spent i'll So
cial time, and dancing. Mrs. Mary
Guthrie, who has served as NJ. of r.
and c. for six years in succession
was presented with a beautiful en-
graved souvenier spoon, as a token
of appreciation for her faithful SER
vice.
Rev. and Mrs. Seth Baker of the
Erie NJ E. church entertained the
mems class Of the Sunday school
in the church parlors last week
Tuesday evening. About thirty
five, including few friends. were
present to enjoy the evening. A
program Of songs, readings. etc.
was given, followed by stereopticon
views thrown on the screen by the
pastor. The scenes were in Eng
land. and included the former home
of Rev. and Mrs. Baker, who were
born in England, coming to this
country after their marriage. A
social time followed. and deli
cious luncheon was served by Mrs.
Baker.
Frank Mathis and family, who
have been guests at the ]. T. Ryan
home in Erie. and also were Wis
itors at other places in the vicinity,
left the latter part of last week for
their home at Algona. Iowa. Mrs.
Mathis sister, Mrs. Leo Herard
and children accompanied them
home for a visit. Mr.. Mathis has
conducted restaurant in Algona,
but shortly before the holidays sold
the business, and came to Erie to
spend the holidays. before engag-
ing in other business.
Frank Ryan Of Erie is suffering
with badly inflamed eyes, caused by
the accidental dropping of plaster
in them last week. He was plas-
tering a house at Hillsdale. near
here, and accidentally dropped the
plaster, while reaching in a closet
to plaster the ceiling. The eyes
are badly swollen, and Mr.. Ryan is
reported to be suffering much pain.
William Dean Of Fullerton, Neb.,
spent q short time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Kirk Thompson last week,
while on his way home from other
points.
Misses Marguerite Thomas and
Meta Perkins gave a card party for
q number Of their young friends at
Odd Fellows hall ON Wednesday
evening. Refreshments were
served BY the hostesses, and fine
time is reported.
The aid society OF the Erie Chris
tan church met at the home Of Mrs
MsiindA Wood on Thursday after
noon. There was a large attend
ance, and good time enjoyed. II
was the regular birthday luncheon
Jay. and those whose birthdays oc-
CURED In October, November and
Decemoer, were on the serving
committee, and . bonuteous lunch
eOa vas enjoyed.