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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-23
Ralph j. Roberts.

Word has been received by Mrs.
Frank Hergert, 1149 Twenty-fifth
street. Rock Island, of the death of
her son-in-law, Ralph J. Roberts.
this morning, in the Iowa Lutheran
hospital.
Mr.. Roberts was veteran of the
World war and had resided in Rock
Island until last October, when he
was taken to the hospital. He was
in active service overseas, having
been wounded and gassed twice.
Death resulted from tuberculosis
which followed an attack of pneu-
monia. He was born in Iowa 80
years ago.
Surviving are the widow, a son,
Robert J. Roberts, and his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts, in Iowa Flu
nueral services will be held in M.
Pleasant, Iowa, at 2 O'Clock Thurs
day afternoon. Burial will be in
the Mt Pleasant cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-23
MRS. MCDOWELL RESIGNS.

Mrs. E. K. Mcdowell, 7O5 Seven
teenth street, has resigned as buy
er and manager of the corset de-
partment of the L. S. McCabe com
pany Mrs. Mcdowell will be con
nectess with the J. H. C. Petersen's
Sons company, Davenport. in the
same capacity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

road Labor Board may have to rule a
number of roads out or the present
wage hearing under the assault Of the
shop crafts.
B. NJ. Jewell. president OF the shop
crafts. today paved the way for sub
mission OF evidence to show that in a
majority of cases the roads had not
held wage conferences with workers
under terms of the transportation act
The roads Planned to create disputes
that this Board could and would not
settle" said Mr.. Jewell They did
not try 70 reach agreements as required
by the law.
The roads are following a cut and
dried program laid out by a small COM
mittee Of the American Railway Exc
c~uttves' Association In many cases
the officials attending the conferences
did not have authority to make agree
ments Officials did not attempt to
make agreements which might have
been done as IN the case Of the Broth
erhoods but created disputes
IF honest. efforts were made by both
parties, wage agreements could be
reached az. I am informed, has been
done IN the ase of the train service
men"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14
IRENE IS
COMING To
PARTHENON

With It's brigh lines, amusing situ-
atoms and charming music. and above
all. q musical play with a coherent
story. Irene" James Montgomery
universal record breaking musical
comedy. the music OF which is by Har-
~ Tierney and the lyrics by Joseph
Mccarthy will be presented by its orig
inai sponsors the Vanderbilt Produc-
ing Company at the Parthenon theatre
or. March oath and z5th. Friday and sat
urday with matinee on Saturday.
So little can DE said that has not pre-
vdouely been told In every newspaper,
magazine and fashion publication.
throughout the civilized world, that II
enc needs no Introduction.
II ~ doubtful If there Is a home, a
club or office gathering place wherein
there ts a piano. player piano or phono-
graph In all the universe that ono will
not find q copy OF either Alice Blue
Gown" Talk OF the Town" Castle or
Dreams" or one of the other numerous
song hits. SO popular has the music
been.
The play itself has the distinction OF
also having utilized several instances
as a sermon in the largest churches of
some OF our biggest cities.
Irene" differs from any musical com
edy ever written. In that II tells a well
connected story. In fact one. that would
appeal TO even the most fastidious were
there no musical Interruptions, and
there Is not q number or lyric that does
not apply to and become part OF the
plot.
The Vanderbilt Producing Company
Will present the play this season in the
same lavish manner that has character
ICED its record breaking runs in all of
the large centres, the production be
ing brand new and the costumes being
the last word IN art. they having been
designed and built by that information
ally famous modtste, Lady Duff Gordon.
The cast and chorus is fully adequate
TO the demands made upon 1t and the
symphony orchestra carried by the
insures a perfect rendition Of
the enhancing score.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

Have yon ever seen the cactus
fences in Mexico7 The cactus there
grows To a great height. One OF them.
the organ cactus. has a single straight
STEM, made mp of parts. six-slGed. sew
eral feet long. Joined so ss to make o
trunk. The joints can hardly lie seen
at all. Some Of the larger stems Rro
six inches In diameter. The Meyicans
plant these cactus plants side hy side
SO as to form long and strong living
fences.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

When anyone writes In an ANTIQUE
style tie word "yen is Invariably rxes'
instead Of "the." This is wrong IT
= old Saxon alphabet there was ots
letter that stood for TIL. and this let
tn doesn't look unlike our modern<
ouT ancestors pronounced Il "the" Il
the same sny es we do, only In spelling
Il they ran the i and II into one let
ter. The Greeks also have a singh
letter for III" called theta. whies
looks like an elongated 20 with {
dash across the center.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

STATE OF INDIANA. &C.
COUNTY OF LAKE.
III. @. Ressig. Seuetary-Treasure Of the American Trust
& Savings Bank of Hammond, Ind, do solennly swear that the
above statement IS true.
Fl. O. REISsIG. Seo-Treas.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this l4th day Of
March, 1922.
(SeaD MARGUERITE WERDtMAN. Notary Public
My commission expires February ;. 1923.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

McALESTER, OKLA. March If
Nine persons were dead and Ave others
were reported missing today az Gowan,
a small mining town near Heart
shorne, where a cyclone riattened the
southwestern part OF the town during
the night Over twenty injured had
been remover to Heartshorne, and
WiIberton for treatment.
The "twister' completely wrecked 20
houses and scattered the debris over a
wide area. Most OF the dead and in
Jured were Mexicans. A Mexican fam
lily and one woman were [long those
still unaccounted for at noon today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

To simply shake the hands mp and
down freely from the wrist for a few
moments Will keep them nimble and at
the same time produce a healthy cir
culation. which will manifest itself In
the color of the finger tips.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14
Howard died last Sunday,

= ""IN UItU I1El SUIIUdy.
Mrs. How ards VIII provides that the
nfteen fla apartment building In which
she lived he held IN trust for the benefit
Of her dose during their life time.
Attorney Harry G. Lemon. executor
Of MRS. Towards estate. said a court
light to recover the property would be
begun by the relatives tomorrow.
The dogs are just regular ours, Meth
ing else said Mr.. Lemon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14
WILLS SIXTEEN
/. THOUSAND TO Ours

CHICAGO, March 1z-D,sappo1ntea
relations Of the late Mrs. Sadie How
ard, 60, who bequeathed $4,000 to two
Mongrel puppies today prepared war
on her VIII and on the dogs which sup
planted them In her affections. a.rs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

Deaths
kOLLwITz

The funeral Of Lewis r. Kollwitz Of
Riverdale. III. the only son or Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Kollwitz of ie2 Hob
man street will DE he'd at the Cen
tenary NJ. f. Church. corner Of Cost
lin and Towle streets, Wednesday at
300 p M. Interment will be at Oak
Glenn cemetery. Lansing. III. Rev.
Warren c. Henslee viii oficiate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

New Idea for Keeping Fruit Fresh.
To keep fruit fresh for months af-
ter It Is picked an ArgentInian has
patented q device that holds the stems
In water.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14

Mrs. John D.. Rockefeller Jr.,
wife Of the oil kings son. is n CT
the members of the national board
of the Y w. c. A.. which will hold
It's annual meeting in Washington
soon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14
MAY RULE ROADS
FROM WAGE HEARING

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVIcEJ
CHICAGO, March 14.--It was indicat-
ed today that the United States Rail-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-14
AS Interesting AS Your
Everyday Mail

THE advertisements in this paper were written to
/ YOU. 1t is impossible foT most merchants and
manufacturers to send you a personal letter about their
goods, their wares and their services. 50 they pay
us for the privilege of calling these things to your
attention in our advertising columns.
IF they did not know that a certain proportion of our
reads would be vitality interested in their message, they
could not afford to advertise. 1t would be a losing
proposition
Read the advertisements as you would a personal letter.
Many OF them are just as important and lst as
interesting. They will help you to economic and to
keep posted on store news of real interest TO you and
your pocketbook.
DON Law aside this newspaper without reading the
advertisements.
1heya19b personal message S for you
, 1922-03-09

ness. VIII not be able to resume be-
work at the college this sr--=S Term
as she had hoped Although she Is
.onvaIescing now. she Will not be
strong enough TO take up the number
Of subjects necessary to complete her
years course
p ]. Cook Of the Casper pharmacy
has been confined to his home for sew
era; days by n serious illness. A slight
Improvement was noticed today, 80
friends will be glad TO hear.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Thomas Of Div
-rton are spending several dayls in the
city attending to business interests
and visiting with friends and relatives
They intend spending the spring in
Denver with h parents OF Mrs
ThomaS
Miss Norma Willis Is visiting in the
city with friends She was at one
time n teacher in the Central school
and has many ac~qualntances who ras
glad to welcome her back. She Is er
route to the coast from her home in
Minnesota
Mrs Sidney F. Barry OF Douglas,
is a visitor in the city for the week,
with her daughter Miss Marearel
BARRY. who is associated with tn,
Casper public schools.
DR.. A G.. Duel and DR.. @. s. Bar
ger, who formerly had offices above
the Kimban drug store or South Cen
ter street. have dissolved partnership
DR.. Bargcr will now Do associated
with the Johnson Clinic in tho Mid.
west building. Dr. Duel WI have
his offices in the same location above
the Kimball drug company.
, 1922-03-09
YOUR FREcKLES
Need Attention in March or Face
May Stay Covered.

D Now is the time to take special care
Of the complexion If you wish to look
we'll the rest OF the al The March
winds have a strong tendency to bring
out freckies that may stay all hummer
unless removed Now is the time to
use Othine-doubie strength
This preparation for tho removal
OF frocides Is usually SO successful
that IL is sold by druggists under
guarantee to refund the money IL II
fails. Get an ounce OF Othine-doubie
strength. and even u few applications
should show n wonderful improve
ment. some of the smaller freckIes
even vanishing entirely.
, 1922-03-09
Musical Program mt
Welfare Club Meeting.

The musicians from Denver who
arc in the city for the Ampico con-
cert and demonstration which will be
given tonight at the high school. will
appear before the meeting Of the d.
visions Of the Welfare club which VIII
be- held Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock at the parish house Of St.
Marks Episcopal church.
Mary Ryan FOX. ~pianist- Della
Hoover Francis. violinist, and Horace
Palmer Wells. tenor. win present a
program of musical numbers during
tho afternoon.
Preceding a campaign OF tree plant
ing which is to be waged by the We'll
faro club. the program for tomorrow
win be on the subject of trees and
their planting with regard to OH and
climate.
Mrs. ]. w. Mcintyre and Mrs. A.
A. Slade win act a hostesses al the
meeting.
, 1922-03-09

evening. The hall was wen filled by
he members OF the local and their
many friends
The Arkeon orchestra played mum
erous special numbers and zach dance
was followed by several enoores
The guests. according to h idea
of the dance. came In hard time o
TUNES. prepared to enjoy the informal
good time.
The affair r. an annual event TO
be given under the auspices OF the 10
cal. and the dance last night was
deemed one of the most enjoyable en-
tertainments " rendered the pub
lie by the culinery workers.
, 1922-03-09

Ornstetn. Lev1tsd VII b hard
Through h piano. One selsction wm
be he Chopin Ballad as played By
Godowsky IN his concert here last
week. and VIII presen. an unusual
test a. TO the merits OF the rsprodrc-
uoo-
, 1922-03-09

II no reserved seats II Il advised
BY Mr. L I Gulich. Casper repreen-
tative Of the Charles E. Wells Muzic
company OF Denver. hat tho guests
be at the auditorium promptly A. 8
o'clock as the program viii start At
SIS.
Tho numbers TO be rendered by thu
musicians In person WIN inci-de piano
selections by Mary Ryan Fox. vio-
lin numbers by Della Hoover Francis.
anu vocal selections by Horace Pal
, 1922-03-09
REHHRsMs1 HELD BY ARTISTS FOR CONCERT TONIGHT
CAPACITY HOUSE IS EXPECTED At School AUDITORIUM

Rehearsais were held AL morning
o b concert In demonstration Of
tho Ampieo reproducing plano which
wm be held this evening at h audi
torium OF The Vocational building Of
the Natrona county high school
At Q O'Clock this morning the tnvi-
tattons and tickets were all gone and
u Is expected tnat n large and en-
thusaastic audience viii greet tho Den
yer musicians this evening As there
, 1922-03-09

NOR WeE1.- The numbers have been
carefully selected to please each In
divtdual taste In the audience
A demonstration OF the unHvaIled
merits % the Ampioo reproducing
piano Nh be Included hs the program.
and artists such ~ RAchnaninoff.
, 1922-03-09
Personals

Mrs. Fred Lowndes of Douglas is e
house guest in the city visiting at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs ]. M Lowndes
Miss Olive Lowndes. who returned
to her home In this city from the Uni
versity Of Wyoming where she was a
student, on account of a serious liz
, 1922-03-09
Last Of Church Dinners
Is Great Success.

The last dinner Of the series of
church nights at the Methodist Epis-
copal church was serves last night
by the Victory Workers circle. Over
200 people were served besides the
committee who worked. After the
dinner a devotional service was con
Quoted by the pastor. Rev. L. e. Car
ter.
At the close of tho service a short
drama, Thanksgiving Ann" teach
Ing stewardship. was presented by
Misses Alice Mechling. Eda Holland
Gene Durham and Hobart Eastman,
, 1922-03-09
WORKERS ENJOY
ANNUAL DANCE WEDNESDAY

The Cooks and Walters local $40.
held their fourth nnual dancing par
ty. IN the form Of a hard-time dance.
al h Arkeon dancing academy last
, 1922-03-09
W. O. T. q To
Havo Tea

A committee composed Of h NOM
bers OF Mrs. s. f Baliey's team Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union. met at her home yesterday
afternoon to discuss plans for raising
their part OF h budget
Arrangements were made TO hold a
silver tea at the home OF Mrs s. E.
Bailey, 742 South Durbfn street on
March 81.
An invitation Is extended to all
members of h w. c. T. u. md their
friends to attend.
, 1922-03-09

Harry Mol Floyd HanbriEhf and Joe
Carter.
The pastor IN speaking OF the
church nights that have been con-
Quoted avs 7 am very grateful to
tho different circles of the Ladies'
Al society for their loyalty IN pro
vfding the suppernL The mid-week
services have Increased over 0 per
as . result OF the church nights
/ believe the church should be the
social center for It's members and
friends Christ was q social being.
He dined with his Disciples often and
when At these dinners spoke some OF
his most inspiring words"
Rschcu Shower
for Recent Bride.
The Misses Marie Allen and Mac
Redington entertained ten young Ia
dies at their home In the McRorey
apartments last night. the affair be
ing In the nature OF a kitchen shower
for Mrs. Robert Duncan. formerly
Miss Gene Watson. q bride Of last
week.
Music ana games were enjoyed and
a dainty lunch was served by the host.
esses at the close OF the evening.
Ptzns Furfhcsed for The
Alfnr and Rosary Bazaar.
At \ special meeting Of the com.
mittee composed OF Mesdames NJ. ].
Foley. Margaret Cowry. w. F. Dunn.
Joseph Dessert and Oscar Helstand
UfNh A
Roery Society OF St Anthony's
church. which was held yesterday
afternoon at the MuIlin club. plans
were furthered for the annual spring
bazaar which win be held March II.
A program including musical mum.
bors and other selections WI be pre-
sentcd both In the afternoon and even.
ting sessions. Special entertainmcn,
for h evening is in charge OF Messrs
Z. E Dean. James Sweeney and Ed
Slater. and n promised feature will be
a quartet from the Knights Of Co
iumbus.
The booths win be prettny decorat-
ed for the showing OF the articles
which arc now being made by the
hdits Of the society. Mrs Heistand
mis-. Gaiser and Mrs. Slisnky win bs
in charge OF tho luncheon booth and
a dainty luncheon win DO served dur
ing h afternoon and evening for a
small sum The fancy work booth
VIII be directed by Mesoames NJ j
Foley and r. II. Pigeon and the apron
booth will be taken caro- Of by Mrs
Cowry and Mrs Dunn. Mrs. Jack
Leary and Mrs W. w. Slack vii
direct the baby booth and baked goods
win be sold at tho booth In charEs
OF Mrs. John Heagney. Mrs w. t
Mahoney and Mrs NJ S. Ryan. Miss
Norma Stockton and Miss Coletta
Boney Will sell c~onfections.
Tho bazanr Is an annual afrair and
the event of this year promises to be
me of the most successful ever given
by the society.
, 1922-03-09
Formal Diuner
Before Dance

Mr. n Mrs Major Ormsby viii
preside as host and hostess at a ain
Ser to he served Mt their home on
South Center street tomorrow evening
preceding the annual Shrine ball at
the Masonic Temple.
Numerous friends among the early
pioneers OF tho city have received in
vitations.
, 1922-03-09
American Women Composers
Studled a Musicale Club.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Casper Matinee Musicale clul. xar
ned yesterday afternoon at the hnxne
of Mrs A C Riker. on South Grant
street Tho meoring was scheduled at
the home OF AIRS r. ]. Cook. but WINS
changed or account OF tho Hines OF
Mr.. Cook
The program for the afternoon was
She study Of the American women com
posers and their compositions Selec-
uons By members illustrated tho works
OF b American composers-
The nrst number was n violin solo
by Miss Doris Van Meter, interpreting
a composition of Mrs H H Beach
'Minuet Italian" n piano solo. was
played by Mira WiIber Tubhs. Mrs
Ralph Buckner sang Irish Lullaby"
by Margaret Ruthyen Lang. and THE
Music Box by Carrie Jacobs Bond
played by Mrs. Edna Thomas.
piano. A vocal solo composed by Mary
Turner Ssiter was sung by Mrs Bur
ton Nyc. and Oriental Scene" by Mrs.
L. E orth. vas the piano solo played
by Mrs r. ]. Cook. Mrs. T.. ]. Riach
added to the program with a violin
solo Romance" by Mrs. II. IL A
Beach Mrs f. S. Leschinsky sang
two vocal solos "Sull Unexpressed"
and THE Soul OF You" by Carrie JAG
obs Bond -Bubbling Spring was
h plano solo played by Mrs. A. c.
Raker Illustrating the works OF Julia
Rive King
The next meeting Of the musicale
organization will be held in April and
viii be ut the home of Mrs. Cook on
South Beech street
, 1922-03-09
Many Characters ut
Tom Thumb Wedding.

Among the relatives of the diminu-
alive Tom Thumb and his bride. are
Maggie and Jiggs, who will be present
at the wedding ceremony which will
be performed at the Methodist church
Friday evening t s O'Clock before an
interested audience
The tiny children from 5 to Q years
of age, who will take part in the SER
vices which are being directed by Miss
Sells, who recently arrived from the
caxt, arc rehearsing every evening
and the novel entertainment promises
to be one of the most unique affairs
of the
The characters of the bridal party
, 1922-03-09
Regular Meeting of
o. (. s. For Tonight

There VIII be Regular meeting of
the order Of Eastern star held this
evening in tho Masonic Temple. The
program for the evening will include
limitations and tho regular work
Resident and visiting members are
invited to attend.
, 1922-03-09
Knfie Band to
Hold Dance

Tho Riltie band wn give a dance
Saturday night March IL. in the 1
o. o. F. hall
Special musical and dancing mum
bers viii be rendered by the person
pci OF the band
Every one is cordially invited to at
tend tho dance and have a good time
, 1922-03-09
Regular Meeting OF
Neighbors of Woodcraft-
Aid Meetings
Announced

The different circles Of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Methodist church
will meet Friday afternoon at 2.30
o'clock at the following homes: Busy
Nee. Mrs. o. r Hawiey. 229 East G
street; Capitol Hill with Mrs. NJ L.
Bishop, S1S East Second street; CY,
Mrs N. Hood. 1922 South Ash; Ken
sington. Mrs. H. o. Swanson. 522
South Beech; Social Service. Mrs l.
e. Carter. S66 South Lincoln street,
and the Victory Workers with Mrs
f. N. Sawyer. A and Kimball streets.
, 1922-03-09

~ . elasznea "a IN tAs rrfsune-
, 1922-03-09
Large Glass Is
Initiated.

About $50 Odd Fellows and ReDek-
abs were present at the i~nitiatory cere-
mony put on by w. l. K~uykendali Re
bekah lodge No. 80 in the L o. o. f.
hair when a large class was initiated.
Much credit for tho beautiful work
which was put on by tho new degree
team wa due to tho efforts Of Jean
Hughes. captain
The team is composed Of Jean
Hughes, captain. Wilhelmina Endell,
Abigail Souczek, Lucy Jane Bundy
and Ophia Hobbs The characters and
supporters are: Lillian Bogue, Nancy
Jones. Lillian Tedford. Ella Adams.
Christina Turner. Nina Perry, Anna
Wilson. Margaret Kropp, Bella Clarke,
<Mayta Campbell, Della Mcleod, Edna
Truesael. Clara Burgess. Grace Scott.
Martha Cox and Mabel Minstead, pi-
antst
The team presented Captain Hughes
with a bouque; of flowers.
Mrs Ewing rendered several piano
selections during the services
An elaborate luncheon IND a social
hour followed the work.
Regular Meeting Of
Netghbors of WoodcrafE
Neighbors OF Woodcraft will hold a
regular meeting tomorrow night in
the I. o. o. r. hall. A large class is
expected for the initiasory services.
Tho entertainment committee for
the evening will be composed of the
Mesdames John Wisenhunt, Ed Rosen-
berg, MuIligan and f. d. Neighswong-
er. who viii have charge Of the social
hour
All visiting members in the city are
cordially invited and a good attendance
Of the regular members is expected.
, 1922-03-09
HousowWming at
New Home

New Home
Mr.. md Mrs T. W. Anderson IN
the Kenwood addition southeast of
the city. entertained last evening at
the opening of their new bungalow
home About IS neighboB arrived
at their dwelling laden with packages
which turned out to be articles for
the homo which would please any
housewife
Tho time was spent singing old.
time songs and playing games Re
freshments were served
, 1922-03-09

As wen as the small guests OF the
wedding OF Tom Thumb and his brde,
VIII be In orrec costume. and the
wedding win Be followed by q dinnez
served on h stage to the actors
Every detail IL being carefully plan
ned and even the youngest Of the
children are entering into the new
game with enthusiasm
Tho proceedz Of the evening VIII b
used towards the funds q the Ladies
AID society CT the church
All friends are cordially invited &c
the wedding.