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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
rarevc1 for Mrs. Pearson.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. II. T.
Eagal of 2507 Eighth avenue, en-
@srtained at a farewell party for
M sister. Mrs. S. C. Pearson. who
III to spend the rest of the winter
Months In Seattle. The guests in
0audod u friends of Mrs. Pearson
Nns served in the dining room,
". At s o'clock course dinner
was server in the dining room,
where cut flowers were used on the
table.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Surprise on Clifford Myers.

A surprise party was carried out
last evening on Clifford Myers at
his home, 1916 Forty-third street,
the affair which was planned by
Mrs. Myers being in honor of his
birthday anniversary. Eighteen
young people enjoyed the evening
at cards, Clarence Laughlin taking
the prize. Delicious refreshments
were served late in the evening.
Favors were horns and goopmen,
which created much merriment.
Mr. Myers was presented with a
foorlamp by the company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Clear $50 From Sumner.

The cafeteria supper sponsored
by the sewing circle of the 1mman-
ual Lutheran church last evening
was success. The sum of $50
was cleared from the affair to 90
for, the redecorating of the church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Hf.T Girls Meet.

Seventy-five Hi-Y girls attended
the meeting Of yesterday afternoon
held at the high school. Miss Kath-
crime Grafstrom gave piano solo
and Miss Gladys Steel a reading,
after which the girls divided into
groups for the afternoon study of
popularity, Its Causes and Eff
fects.' The Misses Parish, Darling
and -Bopes, teachers at the high
school. were the group leaders.
Popcorn balls were served at the
close OF the meeting by the social
committee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Plan for Card Party.

Court No. 81. Court of Honor,
planned for card party at which
the whole court will assist the en-
tertainment committee in sponsor
ing at the meeting held last eve
ming at Odd Fellows hall. The af-
fair will be held both afternoon and
evening on Feb. s at the hall, and
the general public is invited. Re-
freshments are to. be served, and
the game of 500 is to be played.
Tickets are already out for the af-
fair, and the proceeds will go to-
ward an entertainment which the
court is planning. The next regu-
lar meeting Of Court No. 81 will be
held on Feb. Q.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Post Communion Entertainment.

The post communion entertaIn-
ment at the Central Presbyterian
church was held last evening.
Some 100 people were present to
welcome the new members, and M.
]. Jones had charge Of the program.
Miss Celeste Olson and Mrs. F. T.
Mordy favored with vocal solos, the
church orchestra gave several
selections, and a number of short
talks were given. Rev. ]. T. Mordy
making the closing remarks. G. H.
Davis lead in the community sing
ing and following the program the
people went TO the entertainment
room where refreshments were
served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
To Support War Orphans.

The Tri-City Sisterhood of Tenn
pie Emanuel at the social meeting
yesterday afternoon Ii the temple,
Davenport, raised $50, the money to
go for the adoption of two war
orphans for a year. The sister
hood is planning to support and ed
ucate the children. The entertain
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Camp Farewell for Mrs. Wagner

The members OF Fay HAYES
camp. No. 281. Royal Neighbo-s,
turned the meeting last evening in
to a farewell party for Mrs. Jo-
hanna Wagner, who is to leave the
city shortly to make her home in
California. The affair was held IN
the Moose hall and some fifty men,
bers were in attendance. Cards
were played. Miss Mary Kali taking
the first prize. Mrs. J. Parker the
second and Miss Fitzpatrick the
third. Lunch was served in the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Prness.ErAeSe.

Miss Clara Freese. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Freese Of Clar-
ence, Iowa. and Alfred Pruess. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Pruess. also
of Clarence. Iowa. we're united in
marriage yesterday noon at the
parsonage of the Evangelical Church
Of Peace, with Rev. F. J. Rolf Of
floating. Miss Clara Freese. sis
ter of the bride. attended as maid
of honor. and Otto Pruess. brother
of the bridegroom, was the best
man.
The brides gown was Of white
satin with a turic of georgette and
a full length bridal veil Of tulle.
She carried roses and carnations.
Following the ceremony wedding
luncheon was served at the Demp-
sey hotel in Davenport. The bridal
couple will reside on a farm near
DIN, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Items Extra Special for
Tomorrow

Outing A2nnel, light
~ dark colors, IT,
35-ineh wide, I'd. lOI
Extra wide outing fan
nj. - inch yard wide,
Light opbrs only, d.
Friday special, klC
Slnkolines fer Coanfor-
ters. ehsiee Of entire
stock. .1e-
Comforter ehallies, -
inch 0seal and Persian
dsslN, H.
3 peund bIeaehed com.
fsrt~ GOTTEN bait, Tx
- .s.s ~. &c.. 85C
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Cleland Aid Meets,

The ladies' aid society OF the
Cleland Presbyterian church met
With Mrs. Catherine Burton. $50
IWenty-second avenue, yesterday
sA1trrnoon. There was the regular
taSiness and later the missionary
circle had charge Of the program,
Mrs. Minnie Goff acting as chair
sDan. A reading on China was
s3fyen by Mrs. H. W. Lindley. Sew
.eral songs were sung by the So
|e1ety and sacred selections we're
|T1Ayed on the victrola. Refresh
{nents we're served by the hostess.
10 next meeting Of the society
'0fll Be held with Mrs. Agnes Whit
nc ct her home. 500 Twenty-fourth
Avenue. on Feb. 9.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Board to. Met Feb. 8.

Tho examining board Of the Rock
island Musical club will meet
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8. at
the Rock Island club. Anyone
wishing to become an active mem
Der Of the club must appear before
the board. Applications must be
cent In at once to Mrs. Joseph
Ga1d smith
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27

yive delegates from el~h circle
H9Ek Island besides many mem
~ u the circles will atte-d thu
5ocks Island county Kings Daugh-
E1ose 6onvention TO be held Saturday
" tosnoOn In the Moline Kings
\ Ueagtlters rooms, Third avenue ana
gventeenth street, Moline. 1t Is ex-
octcd that the Rock Island circles
Ill 10 we'll represented.
Besides the devotionals, business
40 various circle. union and coun-
" reports. Mrs. Fred Mann OF this
city Will sing Cadmen's Spring
8ong tci the Robin Woman," fro .
~ opera Shanewis. Mrs. A. II.
Conntly Of Moline will read the
Suburban Musicale" and Mrs. A.
ST. Foster Of Moline will give tr:b-
ute to the late Mrs. Ethel Evahs
ssditor Of the Silver Cross maya
zine.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Y Celehrate Bobby Burns DAYS.

The Heatherbell club celebrated
= u birthday anniversary of Robert
rms: yesterday at the home of
~ A. E. Oberlander. 1881 Thirty
nth street. There were is mem
ers and SIX children present at the
oeling. At l o'clock dinner was
= drst feature OF the program. 1t
. regular Scotch dinner with
1An Haddie, oat cake, scone aud
n bread on the menu. and a
eouonet a real Scotch heath
re table. Cut flowers and pot
ants frightened the other
Mfs. Belle Jones gave q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Shrine Holds Meeting.

Vashti shrine No. 23,White Shrine
of Jerusalem, had very interest
ing meeting at the Masonic temple
yesterday afternoon. This was the
first meeting since the new officers
took their chairs. The shrine re-
ceived several petitions for men,
bership. Plans are being made for
an entertainment Feb. %, Mrs.
Lena Snyder, 1868 Twentieth ave-
nue., Moline, to be chairman for the
next entertainment committee.
Miss Katherine Carnaghan, worthy
high priestess, announced the
working committees for the coming
year. The scribe and treasurer
gave the yearly reports.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Have Work Meeting.

The members OF St. Joseph Altar
society held work meeting yes
terday afternoon at the school,
when the time was occupied sewing
for the welfare department. Re-
freshmeuts were served following
the work by the committee, which
included Mesdames Engles, Gadi-
ent, Hurley, Dacy, Newcomb and
reronA. The next meeting will be
held In two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27

biography of Bobby Burns. A Sc
lection composed by Mrs. Christine
Waller, His Natal Day." was read
by Mrs. Alice Barrett. James Bar
clay of East Moline favored with
two Scotch sons, "My Ain Coun-
trie." and Bonnie Doom" After
the program tea was served by the
hostess. Mrs. A. N. Macdonald
wife of the pastor at the New I'm
ion Congregational church OF Eas,
Moline, was a special guest. Mrs
&c. G. Carlson, 1925 Forty-fifth
street, has invited the club to cele-
brate her birthday. The regular
meeting of the club will be Feb. IL
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27

dining room by the committee
which included Mrs. W. ]. Grimm,
Mrs. c. Gutzwiller, Mrs. F. 8. Knox
and Mrs. Mary Saga. Mrs. Wagner
was presented with q linen table
cloth Is q parting gift.
Hospital Circle With Mrs. Bensoo'
Mrs. Ben Benson, 4515 Eighth
avenue, was hostess to the Twin
City Hospital circle yesterday aft
ernoon. 20 members and two guests
being present. The circle appoint
ed Mrs. Mary Johnson to represent
the circle at the Moline Lutheran
hospital circle meeting to be held
Feb. 4. The purpose of this meet
ing is to ascertain the needs of the
hospital and to plan to give all the
help possible. Mrs. Wilhelm Bjork-
man, 4414 Tenth avenue, will enter
tain the circle Feb. %.
Work Meeting ut Church.
The ladies' aid society Of the
Fifteenth Avenue Christian church
had a work meeting yesterday aft
ernoon at the church. The society
made plans for bazaar to be held
at Easter time. Mrs. Willis Wood
1925 Eighteenth avenue, will be
hostess at the next meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-27
Prepare for Sprine Sale.

The ladies' aid society of the
Central Presbyterian church had
a work meeting yesterday after
noon in the church parlor. The So
ciety sewed carpet rags and tied
comforters in preparation Of the
spring sale to be held at the home
Of Mrs. H. S. Cable. The next reg
ular meeting of the ladies aid will
be Feb. 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09

schools In the various districts that
the board was powerless to act or 10
remedy the condition created by the
action OF the Legislature. Attention
was called by Mr.. Souder 10 section
GA OF the new school law. which says,
provided that II any board should
exceed the amount Of it's budget or
the amount appropriated for items
in the budget, they shall render them
selves personally liable for such In
debtedness so created"
Mr.. Souder said ne felt that the
trustees or the patrons of the schools
would provide some means, possibly
by private subscription At Newport,
however, a private subscription was
ignored
In the lower section of the State,
according TO DIR. Brown. the ianitor
service question has not been taken
up for discussion.
Election At Mount Pleasant.
A referendum vote will be held in
Mount Pleasant, No. .. School District
tomorrow, TO determine whether or
not the district will raise $500 by ad-
ditional school taxes for expenses dur
ing the remainder Of the present term.
The money is TO be used in paying
for janitor service from January until
June, securing janitors supplies and
some additional building and play
ground apparatus. The district faces
the necessity of levying this tax be-
cause the LEGISLATURE ruling allows
1t only S2l0 a year for janitor service
This has been found inadequate.
This same issue has been voted
down in many districts and the local
authorities are rather anxiously
awaiting the result in this district. II
! tax levy is not passed, it will, nC
| doubt, be necessary to close the dis
trict schols at the end of December.
/ The money is to be raised by &
capitation tax on all persons 21 year:
of age and upwards residing In thC
district. AS nearly as 1t can be esti-
mated, 1t will amount to about 81
! cents per person.
Votes may be cast at the following
| places on December 10, from TO . p
m: Mount Pleasant School Building
| Richardson's store, Holly Oak, Belle
fonte Community Building, anC
Malin's store. Penny Hill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
1922 FOOTBALL SEASON
TO EXCEL THIS YEARS
Far-Ahead Outlook Indicates
That Records Of 1921 Will
All be Broken.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Dec. 9.-Intercollegiate
football, the greatest of all Varsity
sports. reached unprecedented heights
of popularity during the season just
closed. Yet. with the 1922 season vir-
tually ten months away, there is every
indication that next year football will
surpass in attendance. popularity and
gate receipts the record breaking
figures Of 1921.
This forecast is based on the num-
bcr Of lntersectional games already ar
ranged. the negotiations for which
have not reached the stage permitting
Of a definite announcement. Inter
national or intersectional sport con-
tests have long been recognized as the
index or keynote to the popularity Of
any given sport.
| The number of games will surpass
those Of any past season. In 1921
some Is intersectional games We're
played in the East alone. Already an
equal number have been scheduled for
1922. and only a few Eastern colleges
( have completed their lists.
In several instances the games to be
played during the coming year will
be more important than those last
season. Yale will play Iowa, the
Western Conference champions. at
New Haven. while Princeton will take
lthe University of Chicago eleven in a
return game in the West. Kansas,
Nebraska and Notre Dame, all are ex-
/ pected To invade the East again, while
the South will be represented by
10
/ College and the Universities of Mary
land. Virginia. North Carolina. Cana
da will send Magill University across
the border in quest of football honors.
The climax will be reached in 1922
n one or more Pacific coast college
combinations decide to follow in the
footsteps Of their crew and track
teams and invade the hearthstone Of
the game. Such an invasion is far
from being improbable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
srNIlRs
nARpowGArr TO PLAY HERE.
Manager Iolnk of rarkslde Makes
llnnl Plans for Game.

Manager i.onnk uf the parkside
basketball team has made final ar
fnnrvmonts with the management OF
the ilarfowgnte team of Philadelphia
90 appear at the Parkside gym on
Saturday night 90 meet his Cagers.
Tho quaker city quintet comes here
with a splendid reputation. They are
reputod to he one of the fastest fves
IN Philadelphia.
rarks'do viii put the same team on
the noor saturday night that they
arc depcndinE on 90 carry them 10
victory IN the new City Basketball
League. "Sank" McCaughn. star for
ward ana coach of parksiie. will take
pri n tho gRinc 'omo row night.
other we'll known stars who will wear
the black and white of parkside are
'nud SlWaNwan. captain and star
forward ~ last years team; "Cupie'
Wolfe ana 'Buddlc" Allen. former
Penn Del stars. and Wallis. Gibson
and Wcltsci, also members OF last
wars team Hawk" Hayes. star
hasplnl pitcher. ana Eddie Dawson
who is making n return 90 the cage
ramo. after an absence of several
Athrr,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
BOW TO
SWARTHM0RE FIVE
Locals Lead in First Half But
Are Nosed Out in Extra
Period.

Swarthmore defeated the Whining
ton Collegians last night In another
one of those sensational extra-period
games, "a to 81.
The game was without a doubt one
OF the best ever produced In this city.
Wilmington led at the end of the first
half, 10 to 13. and maintained the lead
up until the last few minutes OF
play, when the visitors managed TO
stage a rally and field goals by Place
and j. Ogden enabled them to tie the
score at 26.
In the extra flve-minute period.
Swarthmore, displayed better passing
and superior fioorwork, winning out
handily.
McCaughan was the big star OF the
game. caging seven field goals and
nine fouls, a total OF go of the 81
points.
In the preliminary. West defeated
Old Swedes 30 to 10. The lineup and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
TO EXTEND FRANKLIN FIELD.
4. of y. Planning TO Increase Seating
Capacity OF Sports Stands TO 10000.

liy Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Dec. 9-Arcading os
streets around Franklin Field, the
University of Pennsylvania athletic
grounds. 10 increase the seating ca
Dacity from $4,000 to $4,000. is pro-
vided for In an ordinance under con-
sideration by City Council.
The Improvement thus contemplated
calls for the addition of eight rows
of seats on three sides of the field.
To raise the stands It would be neces-
sary to project them over the side
walks.
Mayor Moore. after a recent inspec-
ton Of the field, said he could see no
reason why the city should object
TO the arcading proposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
dis ssssssg saasss "
NATIONAL 6 YARDS.
THIRD CLASS TITLE.
West End Academy and Park A. c.
Battle Tomorrow.

West End Academy and Park A. c.
will meet tomorrow in the final game
for the third class championship OF
the city, at Second and du Pont streets
This game brings together the two
best 130-pound teams in the city.
Both are light, fast elevens and fans
will be given rare treat when they
meet Saturday.
While there are many contenders
for the title in the city, these two
teams appear to be about the best,
each having an unbrolSen string of
victories. Although StaDler tied the
Park boys in their elimination battle
for the right TO meet West End Acad-
emy, the conqueror of Merwick, the
Park team is the logical opponent
through their many other victories.
However, II has been agreed upon that
should the Park team come out vic
tor, they viii meet the Stapler lads In
another game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
]. Of D. FRESHMEN WIN
OVER SENIOR QUINTET
Delaware First Year Players
Outclass Older Rivals, 36-16;
Unusual Play Made.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Newark, bee. a--t'niversity OF Del
aware Freshmen again demonstrated
yesterday afternoon that they have n
fast basketball team. when they de-
f,atvd the seniors SO TO is. This score.
,onsldornr the fact that Twces, Roth
took and Wilson, three men who have
PLAYED more or less on the Varsity
Al past Years. were on the seniors. is
proof that tho flrst year boys did not
have an easy team to buck.
Thip makes the second victory FOR
the rrcshmcn In the inter-class series.
,hcy having defeated the Juniors last
week. lloNcckcr and Naughton. the
two forwards on the Freshmen team.
PLAYED good ball yesterday, and scored
40 fields goals hotwcen them. Me
kclvio also played another fair game
white tho guarding OF jackson and
France hlockod all the seniors with
the exception OF Twocs. who came
through With four field goals
unc peculiar play happened dur
ibs tha RRnc yesterday that was never
before sven en- the local floor. Harper.
Who was playing n guard position for
tho seniors. while trying 10 get pos
session of the hau under the Fresh-
mems goal. struck the bah and IL went
~ the basket, giving the first year
bows nold goal.
Tonight tho Sophomores meet the
junlora The Sophomorcs and Fresh
men have both won the two games
that they have played ana much in
trrVst BE- coftcrcd In the game that
those two teams will play next week
when they meet Tor the first time. The
llnp.up ~ yesterdays game follows
InffgnNtEN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
PIONEER SECONDS.
SOUTHWARK HERE.
Manager "Red" Walsh's Team TO Have
Strong Opponents.

Southwark Field Club of Philadel-
phia, will visit Wilmington tonight
and try to hang a defeat on Red"
Walsh's Brownson cagers. This will
be the last game for the Brownson
cagers under the management of the
"sorrell top" leader. as Walsh resigns
to take up his new duties as presi-
dent of the City Basketball League.
The Quaker City clan comes TO VIII
mington heralded as one OF the best
basketball quintets TO leave that city
for some years. They have met with
great success this season, winning
Cvery game. The Librarians feel con-
fldent that they will break the
winning streak of the visitors and
will be spurred on to greater efforts
through the fact they wish to give
their present manager a good send
off.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
MUCH TRApSHoo7INC FOR SPORTSMEN TOMORROW

Tapshong provide plenty
the
Association will be held at Bellevue
birds
already these trophies will compete for them
Eastlale big afternoon
their
will
Prizes will awarded
the Other
prizes be
banging
addition
this
brpnch OF sport
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
St. Luke's
Five Points
KEIL MOTOR co.'s
NOVEL CAR SALE

The Keil Motor Company will dis
pose Of three Of its used automobiles
in an unusual manner on December
II.
Prospective purchasers will be in
vited to inspect the cars tomorrow
and next week, and then submit bids
for the amounts which they think they
are worth.
The bids viii be opened Saturday
and the cars delivered 10 the three
highest bidders, respectively.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
Olympia A. A. W. south Side.

The olympia a A. and South Side
lden viii meet Monday nlght az the
heihnll. the proceeds of which viii go
a. charity.
The newly organized Press Recrea-
ilun Girls team VIII play a local COM
hnatinn in a preliminary. The first
lAmn vii start ~ 40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
First Central Team Breaks Nelu Castles Winning Streak
CHESROOK AND PARKSIDE ON
EDGE FOR CRIDIRON BATTLE

Field afternoon OF
will
cham
through their night
preparation the
signal drill at Kirkwood Park under the
while Cherook workout with
Jim
"B
Francis Alexander two clever line and Billy Green
end o Institute
Parkde tomorrow will bring them the coveted
a victory only
will be another
secured Williams Ain OF the
should
he asking
football Will
wend their to IIala
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
HOW THEY LINE Up.
Hagley Academy Wins by Point.

Haglcy Academy nosed out St.
AIMS basketball team in an exciting
game. winning by one point, 1S TO II.
Hagley won the game in the last min
ute when Haley Gagged a two-pointer
from the center of the floor. The game
was featured by the fast, clean play
ing of both teams, very few fouls
being called.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
ST. To'fls PAujL's commercial CLUB.
Eden to Hold Smoker.

The South Side Eden Athletic Club
win hold smoker and entertainment
n Polish Hall. 1905 Apple street. next
Friday evening at Sis. The commit
tee in charge of the affair is arrang-
ing an attractive program for the af-
fair and present indications are that
it will surpass anything ever at
tempted by the boys from Little
Brooklyn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
Sammy Britton Stopped.

Scranton. Pa. Dec. 9.-The schedui-
ed ten-round wind-up at the Coleman
Sporting Club, between Billy De Foe.
The st. Paul and New York feather
weight, and Sammy Britton, of VIII
mington, was stopped last night, after
one minute of fighting in the sixth
round, to save the Wilmington boxer
from further punishment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-09
cinis 10 PLAY BASKETBALL.

The Press Recreation girls VIII be
represented IN basketball this season
snd viii ho managed and coached by
"Mllir' klosslnrrr.
Tho team viii hc made up Of the
Misses Parkinson Grrpn. Jordan. Rob
insou. nirRanF. Montgomery. Broad
way and others