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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Will Give Card Party.

Bethany home house committee
announces that its card party OF
next Monday afternoon, April IL,
will be at the Moline Commercial
club. the big ballroom on the third
floor to be used for the festivities,
play to begin at 2:30 sharp.
All friends are invited and those
who enjoy cards and have not been
invited by some member OF the
house committee are asked to IN
vite friends to make up a table and
to notify a member of the card
party committee, which consists OF
Mrs. George Chase. Mrs. J. L. Oak
leaf and Mrs. Sol Hirsch. Refresh
ments will be furnished without
extra charge by the committee. but
guests will pay SO cents each.
Those who do not care to play
cards are invited to attend and en-
joy a thimble party, many persons
already having signified their inten-
ton of doing so.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Eject Ofacers for Year.

z Officers for the year were elect.
I'D at the meeting Of the Angus
stana Endowment Fund society yes
{erday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. F. Pierson, 1928 Seven
feenth street. There was a splen-
did attendance of members and the
business session occupied the great
snr part of the afternoon. The off,
GERS elected were as follows: Pres
ident, Mrs. s. G. Youngert; vice
president. Mrs. J. P Magnusson;
secretary, Mrs. ?. J. Silas; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. Louis Os-
from: treasurer, Mrs Herman
Ciemann; general treasurer, Miss
Josephine Peetz. and organizer OF
the auxiliary, Mrs. /. o. Nothstein.
The auditing committee is compos-
ed of Mrs. c. J. Bengston, Mrs. c.
j Sodergren and Mrs. william Ga
Bile. The year book committee Is
composed Of Miss Agnes Abraham
son, Mrs. G. l.. Peterson and Mrs.
A r. Wallin Mrs. H. l.. Becker
Is chairman of the nominating com
mittee, assisted by Mrs. Anna T
Anderson and Mrs. j. p. Magnus-
son. After the. business session
refreshments were served by the
hostess. The next meeting of the
society will be May 5. at the home
of Mrs. Frank Bengston, 4502
Eighth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Ade.Longnell Meda,..

Miss Harriette Longwell q.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charle.
well of 140S Eleventh street !
line, became the bride of e.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. W IA
l541 Thirteenth avenue. at - =
ening ceremony yesterday :, u
home of the brides parents "a y
Jesse T. Dodds officiated i, y
presence of large compan, y !.
friends. The bride wore ! INV
satin dress and carried m sa1
bouquet Of white roses. Her MA; a.
maid. Miss Amy Maxfield, vo,.
pastel shade of Grgandy and !
corsage bouquet was of pink ~, y
peas. r. f. Longwell, a bro,bs,s !
the bride, was best man. A ma
luncheon was served after tho 49,
emony. Mr.. and Mrs. AIDE vii,
at home at 1909 Twelfth s,,.'
Moline, to their many friends a.
the first of the week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Prize Pictures
of Local Artist
Are On Exhibit

A small exhibit of water colors
and oils which is attracting much
attention at the Art league studio
in Davenport is one belonging to
Miss Irma kohn of S24 Twenty
third street
The exhibit comprises only about
twelve pictures most Of which are
just back from exhibits. in the CHI
cago Art institute and the New
York Water Color club. Scenes
from streets in Gloucester, Mass,
where Miss kohn has painted with
the artist colony for several sum-
mers, are prominent in the collec-
ton. One, THE House in Candle
wood Road" stands out for its
quaint atmosphere and another OF
1.-THE House on the Moors" is won
derful in it's coloring. "Wonson's
Wharf is a virile. vivid scene at
the waters edge and "The Dock
is realistic and satisfying. There
are a couple of exquisite sky
studies, in one of which the clouds
seem fairly to move in their ieecy
loneliness. There are a couple OF
California scenes, one of a street
in Monterey with its quaint old
Spanish huddle of buildings and
the railing of high balcony show
ing at the left, all in grays, dull
greens and drabs, that holds the
eye. 1.-THE Tower of Jewels" from
the San Francisco exposition, hung
near the entrance of the main
studio, has been in some of the
leading American exhibits. Then
there is a tiny fete scene of gay
streamers and balloons flying be
tween the beholder and the throng
of people that carries a remark
able bit of fete realism,
The exhibit, which is only q few
of Miss Kohn's recent and smaller
paintings, remains at the coffee
house for week and is free to the
public 1t is hoped that next fall
she will consent to give tri-city art
/ lovers more extensive exhibit of
| her work, which has grown and
broadened in scope until she now
takes her place among the leading
young American artists.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
SOCIAL EVENTS

dinner at the home. The couple
will live in Sioux Falls.
The engagement and the wedding
date were announced yesterday
noon at pretty luncheon given by
Miss Anderson's sister, Mrs. H. E.
Lindstrom of 1929 Davenport ave-
nue., Davenport, at Fejervary park
inn. Covers were laid for IA at the
beautiful table. Pink and white, the
colors were used most effectively.
The centerpiece was beautiful
basket of roses and snapdragons.
Streamers of pink stretched to each
place where on tiny heart was
found the announcement. There
were kewpies placed at each end
of the board
Mr.. Larsen is connected with the
Davenport Wholesale Grocery com
pany in Sioux Falls. the same COM
pany with which he was connected
during his residence in Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Miss BouIdsvorth En;ertains.

A very pretty shower was given
at the home of Miss Marie Houlds-
worth, 1927 Fifth-and-a-half ave-
nue., in honor of Mrs. Frank Miller,
formerly Miss Alice Mohl, a bride
of two weeks, and Miss Ellen Nc
Donnell. who expects to leave next
week for Beldon. Calf, to become
the bride OF Sidney Virgins, for
merry of Davenport. The decora-
tons were carried out in pink and
white
During the evening hearts were
played, the prizes falling to the
Misses Ethel Mohl, and Alma
Peters. Covers were laid for 16 at
the beautiful table where a delic-
ious lunch was served. The hon.
orees were presented with many
pretty gifts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Meet This E,yen,up

The auxiliary TO the Fred :
Shaffner unit, United Veterans /,
the Republic, will meet in rerul
session this evening at s o'cl,s
in Memorial hall. All mothm
wives and sisters of those VII
took part in the World war are h
vited to attend the meeting. Thu,
will be a meeting of the Fred \
Shaffner unit held in connecta
with this.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
BickneIl-Hughes Wedding.

Miss Gladys Hughes, niece of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Afford of 361h
Thirty eighth street, and Arthur
Bicknell of Moline. were married
in the South Park Presbyterian
church at an s O'Clock ceremony
last evening. Rev. w. G. Oglevee
officiated and the ring ceremony
was used. Miss Frances Hughes,
sister of the bride. attended as
bridesmaid. and George Bicknell
brother OF the groom. was best
man. After the ceremony, there
was wedding supper. There will
be a wedding trip. the destination
of which was not told, and upon
their return Mr.. and Mrs. Bicknell
will live IN Moline The bride has
been employed in the ticket office
of the Rock Island lines. and Mr..
Bicknell is a machinist in Moline.
A host of friends will extend best
wishes to the couple.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Phi Delta Psi.

Mrs. r. Z. Ryan Of 800 Twenty
second street. was hostess last
evening to the members of the Phi
Delta Psi, entertaining them al a
6 O'Clock dinner. The table was
decorated in Easter lilies and COW
ers were laid for eight at the pref
tily trimmed table.
Following the meal 500 was play
ed at the two tables Miss Lillian
fIichelsdorfer took the first prize
and Mrs. p. j. Meersman the con-
ISOLATION favor. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Miss
Eichelsdorfer, 1920 Twentieth
street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Engagement Announced.

!. Acknowledgement Is made OF the en-
gagement and approaching mar
rage of Miss Grace z. Anderson,
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Anderson of 9S7 Twenty
ninth avenue, to Lawrence A. Lar
sen of Sioux Falls. S. D., formerly
of Davenport. The bridegroom
elect is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
P. Larsen of Beloit, Wis. The
wedding is to be an event Of April
20, to take place at the parsonage
of the Memorial Christian church.
Rev. Launcelot Hadaway, pastor OF
the church, will officiate. Follow
ing the ceremony there will be a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Annual Dancing Party.

There are to be card tables n
those who Go not care for dapch
at the annual dance to be given h
st. Joseph Alumni association ,
the Masonic temple tomorrO
evening. Bowlby's orchestra vi
furnish the music for the dancir
The members of the organizatic
will form the reception commits
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Will Give Recital.

Miss Esther Malmrose, Miss
Hulda Peterson and Miss Nellie
Swanson are tc give recital at The
Masonic temple, Thursday evening,
April 30. These three young women
have appeared on programs at all
of the local musical organizations
from time to time, and this will be
an opportunity for the members to
hear them in joint program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Quilt During Afteruoo,

Seventeen ladies OF the aid :,
ciety of the Emmanuel. Luthss,
church met in the school audits
ium yesterday afternoon 10 !,
and quilt. A short routine M,
ness meeting was held and refrsl
.ments were served by the soc
committee composed of Mrs !
Cockron and Mrs. Stort. The n
ciety will meet May 5.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Hance Is Success.

The dancing party given last eve
ming at Odd Fellows hall by the
drill team. camp No. SIS, Woodmen
of the World, was attended by l25
couples. Bruchman's orchestra
the music and plans were made for
similar party to be held April IA.
Charles Setter is chairman of the
committee arranging the affairs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Dance at Biackhawk.

The girls guild of the Sacred
Heart church is to sponsor a dane
ing party Monday evening at the
ballroom of the Hotel Blackhawk,
which promises to be one of the
most attractive of post-lenten af-
fairs. The Coliseum orchestra
will play for the dancing. Tickets
are now out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
THURSDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS-APRH 8, 1920

morning for q hike to the Rock
Island arsenal. The girls were
shown through .the museum and
several Of the shops, and enjoyed
their lunch in the cafeteria. Miss
Mable Knorr, the leader, accom-
panied the group.
Mrs. Faye Crist Wolf, with II Of
the Star girl reserves, also hiked
to the arsenal and back, enjoying
an instructive and very pleasant
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Woman's Relief Corps.

There were so in attendance at
the meeting of the Woman's Relief
corps in Memorial hall yesterday
afternoon. This was the regular
social session. The time was spent
in sewing and refreshments we're
served. The business meeting of
the corps will be held April II at
2 o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

300 persons there. The church was
prettily. decorated in lilies and
Easter symbols. A splendid pro-
gram of readings and musical num-
bers was carried out and Rev. ].
T. Mordy gave an interesting talk.
Miss Esther Peterson sang and
Miss Helen Davis played several
piano selections. Miss Thresa
Evans gave reading and Miss Lii
liam Licata, guitar, and Jasper
Licata, Mandolin. played a duet
After the program refreshments
were served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

Miss Marie Genevieve Moellen-
beck. daughter of Mrs. Adelaide
Moellenbeck of 1921 West Seven
teenth street, Davenport, became
the bride of Arrow H. Shadwell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Shad-
well of West Point. Iowa, at a
morning ceremony yesterday at st.
Joseph's church. Rev. A. H. Schoe-
ningh read the ceremony in the
presence of large number of
friends. Miss Vallie Shadwell was
maid of honor and Miss Antoinette
Moellenbeck bridesmaid. Edward
Rump was best man Little Melba
Moeilenheck was the ring bearer.
The brides gown was of white
satin and silver lace. There was
a wedding breakfast at the Hotel
Blackhawk. and at o'clock recep-
ton in the afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
ShadwelI will live in Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

Mrs. Cora M. Butterfield of Cedar
Rapids. Iowa, and Walter S. But
terfield of Spirit Lake, Idaho, were
married at II O'Clock this noon at
the parsonage of the First Metho-
dist church by Rev. Samuel Van
Pelt. The home will be in Spirit
Lake
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Clapp-Wirt Engagement.

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy j. Writ of 1884
Fourteenth street, announce the en-
gagement and approaching mar
riage of their daughter. Miss Es-
terre Jaunita to Seldom Morse
Clapp of Davenport, son of Mrs.
Lottie Boies Clapp and the late
Seldom Bond Clapp.
The date for the wedding has not
been made known but it is to be
an affair of the early summer. The
bridegroom-elect is in the under
taking business.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Ticket Rnnths.

There are TO be booths at which
tickets for @@The Rivers End the
picture 10 be sponsored by the
Rock Island Woman's club on
April 10 and a, will be given out
and sold at Riess' drug store, L. S,
McCabe & Co, Saturday afternoon
and evening. and at the Central
Trust building Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday, Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday there will be a booth
at Foley's drug store. The candy
booth. of which Miss Helen Krell
Is chairman, viii be open only at
the evening shows. Tickets can be
purchased at the Y. w. c. A. every
Io1
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
New Officers Chosen.

At the meeting of the Arsenal
lodge. No. 1886, Mystic Workers,
held last evening at the Knights OF
Columbus hall, new officers were
elected for the year. Ernest Vro-
man was chosen project; Mrs. Au-
gust Yeaker monitor; Mrs. Ada
Hallwood secretary, and Mrs.
Mary Vrornan, banker. Other Of
ficials will be chosen at the next
meeting. the time of which will be
announced again. Announcement
has been made that all members
wishing to pay their dues pay
them to Mrs. Ada HalIwood, at
1906 Seventh avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Informal Reception.

An informal reception for new
members was held Immediately
following prayer service in the
South Park Presbyterian church
last evening. There was a large
attendance and the entertainment
was in the form Of get-acquaint-
ed gathering. The evening was a
very pleasant one for all those
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Jane DelanO Circle.

Mrs. ". J. Sweeney entertained
the Jane Delano circle OF Kings
Daughters at Bethany home yes
terday afternoon. The treasurer's
report showed the sum of s3s40 to
be in the treasury, and plans were
made for the work to be taken up
in connection with the bazaar to be
held by the City Union Kings
Daughters in June. The girls COM
pleted seven gowns for the babies
at the home and refreshments
were served. The meeting of May
10 will be held at the home of Miss
Margaret Wood, 502 Twenty-third
street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Hike to Arsenal.

twenty-five OF the Minnehaha
girl reserves left the Y. ". c. A.
yesterday at 10 O'Clock in the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Reception for New Members.

The reception for new members
at the Central Presbyterian church
in the church parlors last evening
was most enjoyable affair for the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Plan for Annual Razar.

Plans were made for the annual
bazaar to be held in the Second
Christian church, May 26, at the
meeting of the ladies' aid society of
the church yesterday afternoon.
Aprons, rugs and fancy work will
be sold, and a penny supper is to
be held in connection with the
bazaar. Luncheon was served by
the committee composed of Mrs.
Julius Laden, Mrs. Harry Howard,
Mrs. Ben Gagahan, and Mrs. Will
liam Henderson. The society will
meet next Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Program at Meeting.

A very interesting program was
given at the meeting of Eliza Gar
field tent, No. %, Daughters of
Veterans, in Swedish Olive hall,
Moline. yesterday afternoon. Miss
Nina Geer. accompanied by Miss
Ethel johnson, sang solo, and
Rev. o. H. Carr gave splendid ad-
dress. John Dewrose read an orig
inal poem and Mrs. Faye F. Skin
ner sang a solo, accompanied by
Frank W. Freistat. Mr.. Friestat
also played several instrumental
numbers. There was a large at
tendance of members at the meet
ing, one comrade was obligated and
three applications for membership
received. Mrs. Christie Hickey,
who has been absent because of i'll
ness for considerable time, was
happily greeted at the meeting
Plans were made for the eighth
anniversary of the tent which will
be celebrated April 81 There will
be a special program and refresh
ments. The tent voted to donate
$40 to the brace fund, which is
used to purchase braces for those
children who have infantile paraly-
ssis and need the special attention
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-07

city council Of the city of Mil.
bank, South Dakota held on the
above date, regular notice having
been given to each member Of
the council, the following mem
bers responded to roll call:
Mayor, Thad L. Fuller. Alder
men, Grams, Riley, Schnabel and
Schneider. Absent, Goodman.
The city council proceeded to
canvas the votes cast at the an
nual municipal election held on
April Goth, 1920. for city alder
men and upon examination of
the poll books, tally lists and GER
tificates of the judges and clerks
of said election it was found that
votes were cast as follows:
For alderman, 1st ward for one
For alderman, LIST ward for one
year, N. F. Nelson, II votes.
For alderman, LIST ward tor two
year, Geo. H. Jurgens, Is votes.
For alderman, End ward for
two years, G. 0. Goodman, "a
votes.
For Alderman, 3rd ward for
two years, H. A. Riley, % votes.
Motion duly made and second
ed that the following persons
having receievd the highest num-
Der of votes cast at the annual
municipal election held in the
city of Milbank, April Goth, 1920.
are hereby declared duly elected
officers for said city of Milbank,
South Dakota, for the terms next
ensuing, and the city auditor of
said city is hereby ordered to is
sue certificates of election to each
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-07

Bannfster of the State Insurance De-
partment addressed the meeting in
regard to duties of the assessors as
to the listing Of crop acreage etc.
Mr.. Hugh Smith, chairman Of the
State Tax Commission being present,
addressed the meeting in regard to
duties OF theAsses sors. Boards Of
Review, and board of Equalization.
On motion the board adjourned to
May 4th, 1920.
J. {. CAH1LL. County Auditor
FRANK FRANSEN. Chairman
or Board of County Commissioners
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-07
Council Proceeding

Milbank, S. D., April IA 1920.
At a special meeting of the
city of Milbank, South Dakota,
held on the above date, due
notice having been given each
member of the council by the
mayor, the following members
responded to roll call:
Mayor, Thad L. Fuller. Alder
men, Goodman, Grams, Riley,
Schnabel and Schneider. Absent,
none.
The mayor, appointed MI. 3.
P. Dore, as assessor for the city
of Milbank for the year 1920,
which appointment was confirm
ed by a unanimous roll call vote
OF the council.
On motion duly carried by roll
call vote, the compensation of
Mr. e.. P. Dore, as assessor for
1920, is fixed at $4,000.
Mr.. L. J. Case was present, re-
questing permission to erect a
sign at his place Of business on
End avenue. Motion made by
Alderman Goodman, seconded by
Alderman Grams, that the per-
nit be granted subject to the
ordinances covering signs in the
city of Milbank. Motion carried.
On motion carried the matter
Of renting the city barn, was re
fererd to Alderman Riley as a
committee Of one to handle the
same.
Ordinance No. 121 IAN ordi-
nance prescribing the manner,
conditions, and terms of the pay
ment of special assessments to
grade, gravel and oil the streets,
avenues and alleys Of the city Of
Milbank, Grant County, South
Dakota" passed its first reading.
Motion made and carried that
Mr.. P. G. Swanson and Mr.. SUIT
cliffe take charge Of the drain
age and storm sewer across Bell
avenue, and that the necessary
Is inch tile be purchased Of Mr.
Swanson.
On motion duly carried the
council now adjourned.
A. A. Blomquist,
City Audior.
Council Proceeding
Milbank, S. D., April q, 1920.
At q special meeting Of the
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-07
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
Continued from last week.)

Continued from last week.)
Chas L Herrick, road work :. 1890
Joe Kosse. road dragging. 80. $500
H w Robel. road maintenance 1900
August Woitte. road work -. 1856
Walter Woitte, road work 80. 27.3O
Fred C Schultz, road work -. $40
Ed Englund. road maintenance 1000
Lundborg Bros. road dragging 500
Ed A. Englund. road mainten-
ance $500. $3.50. ........ 1870
N A Dahlberg n K NJ Dahl
berg, road maintenance -. 10000
Troy Township, u cost of brid-
ges and road work .........2314.4O
National Security League, sup
plies to Co. Supt. .......... so
Toe M. SalZle. mdse to Co Supt 1.87
J c Cahill. freight. express and
uFdy dSc ...... ............ Z2.9G
Joseph Hedman, postage, box
rent and express ...... . 1854
w S Nixon, Co. Treas. money
advanced for box rent and
telephone tolls ............ 80
w S Nixon, cash, advanced for
postage and envelopes ...... 1912
w S Nixon. money advanced
for postage stamps ........ 5000
Thos. Finley. money advanced
for telephones and kilograms 1852
Thos. Finley, boarding prison.
ers ............ ........ $500
S S Lockhart cash advanced
for postage, telephone and
box rent 1910
"Thos. Mani, postage and tcle-
grams .......... ......... 7.O7
Earl Liggett, express. postage,
box rent etc. ............. 1917
J c Cahill, kilograms, box rent
and expense to Auditors
meeting ........... ...... 49.71
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
balance due on adding ma
chine ........ .s275.oO
Remington Typewriter Co.
typewriter to Clerk of Courts 5000
Milbank Light &Power Co.,
light and power to court
house for jan. Feb. and
March .......... .......... 1920
Arthur Anderson, sorting tray LIS
N j Blesser Drug Co., mdse to
county ........... $500. 7.95
S A Barr, mdse to county -. 1858
N J Blesser, mdse to county,. 81
City of Milbank. city water !. 9.O7
Erlandson & Johnson. mdse to