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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
BURGESS

Never since The first big Burgess
boom mas our little village seen so
many real estate and business
changes as it has in the last few
weeks. In the first place, when
the Center Lumber company sold
its possessions here, the first and
Oldest business of the village pass
ed out of existence. This company
was the first to open in the form
of a business and has grown to a
great extent during the prosperous
existence of this village. In con-
nection with this deal was the pass
ing of the Boyer property to Mr..
Pearson, who is one of the new
partners in the lumber and grain
business. Then came the selling
of the Swan Halstrom interest in
the new garage, and later the buy
ing Of the Fuller garage by Mr.
Higgins of North Henderson. Mr.
Scannell is now conducting both
garages. In connection with the
real estate transfers. j NJ. Postle
wait sold his property in the west
part of town to John Balmer and
later bought the Rush Morgan
property, now occupied by Swan
Halstrom and family. 1t is under
stood that a number of other
changes will be made during the
next month or two. At present,
the demands for residences are nu-
merous, and six or eight more
homes could be used to a good ad-
vantage. Won't someone come in
and build a few houses and help
our fine town grow?
Rev. G. Augustus Jones of Lin
coin. Neb.. breaches his last ser
mon tonight Tuesday,. which will
close one Of the greatest revival
campaigns ever pulled off in this
part of the country. For a num-
Der of years this community has
felt the need of a good old-fash-
toned revival. and the pastor, Rev.
Mr. Agens. was fortunate in being
able to bring such a consistent
worker as has Rev. Mr.. Jones
proved to be- Not only has the
community been benefited by these
meetings, but the pastor. church
officers and church members have
gained a lot OF good everyday
help. At a free will Offering Sun
day evening over $500 was given
to Rev Mr. Jones for the service
he rendered to the community.
S. S. Morgan and Dan Cameron
returned home the latter part %
the week from Chicago, where they
had gone with a shipment Of sheep
Mr.. Morgan brought a carload Of
feeding lambs home with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keller are enjoying
a visit from Mrs. Keller's parents.
who are spending some time visit
ing with them here.
Mr. and Mrs. Keller and guests
were callers in AIedo Saturday aft
ernoon and evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

To BE Free Of Indigestion Contributes Won.
derfully to the Happiness OF Home Life.
when there isn't a dyspeptic ink among
them. of course, a case Of dyspepsia or
daily indigestion must be looked after
But il Is far more TO the point to pre-
vent well to treat sour stomach
belching, water brash. etc. by such a
valuable means as Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
let's Coddling the stomach with soft food
and predigested stun merely invites slug
sishness.
Eat your little pork sausages for break
fast without fear; have a plate OF beans
and a piece of pie with cheese for lunch.
and end the day with a real dinner, in
stead of a bowl of bread and milk. Fol
low each meal with a Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablet and get right back to your natural
self
These tablets digest food and assist
the stomach 10 prepare the content for
assimilation in the intestinal tract. Thus
you get the practical relief and help
which induces a better appetite and
greater freedom in the selection Of foods
You will find Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
sale at any drug store in the United
States and Canada. az they are considered
one of the stand-bys by the druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Boy Scout News

At the inspection troop No. 16 held
last evening at the Zion Lutheran
church the troop passed with high
honors. SCOutmaster Gustaf Pet
erson has an enthusiastic group of
Scouts and via have a large num-
Der Of first and second class Scouts
appearing before the Court of
Honor at the next meeting. Rev.
John Ekholm, pastor of the Zion
Lutheran church, Is an enthus-
instic supporter Of his troop and
gives them his fullest co-opera-
ton.
Scouts who passed their service
corp examined yesterday. were
Walter Lundy OF Troop No. 2;
Marvin Billiard of Troop No. Il;
and Theodore Allenbach of Troop
No. 8. All the boys SO far who
have taken the test have passed
with high marks. 1t Is expected
that before the end of the week,
large number Of Scouts will have
passed their test.
Troop No. Il composed of col
ored Scouts under the leadership
OF William Taylor, Is anxious to
schedule a football game with some
troop for Saturday afternoon.
Troops wishing to accept the chal-
lenge should notify local headquar-
ters.
It is planned to have a meeting
Of all boys who were at camp dur
ing the summer months at some
future date. At this time all pic
lures taken at camp will be shown
and old camp experiences related.
The boys who were at Camp Win
nie-Taska last summer are anxious
to go back again and 1t is expected
that next summer will see at least
$50 boys signed up for camp last
ing one week each.
Scoutmasters are asked to IN
form local headquarters as to the
number of Scouts from their troop
who wis hto appear at the next
Court Of Honor. All second class,
first class, and merit badge Scouts
should report at this time.
The Boy Scout band will meet at
the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight at 7:15.
1t is hoped that a large number
Of Scouts will be in attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
ON JURY
ACCEPTED FOR
MURDER TRIAL
Questioning Indicates Defense VIII
Attack Alleged Third Degree
Methods Of Police.

Serious objection to a question
put to a Juror this morning in the
Hale O'RiIey trial for the murder
OF Jake Wigers, was raised by the
state. The defense asked OF the
credence TO testimony OF detectives
and other officials whose duty 1t
was TO ferret out evidence against
the defendant as he would OF other
witnesses. Objections Of States
Attorney Bell and his assistant, F.
!, Eagle were not sustained. The
answer was evasive, but 1t gave the
defense the opening to learn the
attitude of each member Of the
Jury IN this particular.
The objection was raised on the
grounds that the question was sug-
gastive OF improper tactics employ
ed by police officers to obtain evil
donee against anyone who happen
ed to be caught In their net at the
time, and that If the jurors were
permitted to answer the effect Of
the prosecution would be consider
ably lowered.
Have Eight Jurors.
Up to noon today. eight Jurors
had been accepted for service. The
panel summoned in the regular
manner was exhausted early yes
tcrCay afternoon. Deputies were
sent out TO round up available men
on the streets. A new method of
examination was adopted this
morning with all members OF the
yenlre being kept from the court
room while the questioning was in
progress.
The defense will undoubtedly
make a great play upon alleged
methods employed by police in Sc
curing confessions OF guilt. From
tho questioning, It is indicated that
tho so-called third degree will
come in for severe criticism ana
ceasure. O'Riley will undoubtedly
contend that his alleged confession
OF guilt was forced from him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

An alarm was sent out Thursday
evening that the Glare Close home
was on fire. and had it not been
for the rapid work of Mr. Close AMI
neighbors the house would have
been completely destroyed. The
contents of the home were carried
into the yard long before the flames
were under control. A bad hole in
the roof was the only damage done
by the fire. while probably a great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

er damage was done getting the
furniture from the house.
Virgil Balmer, who has been
quite sick for several weeks, is
again able to be out.
The Adelphine Sunday school
class of the local church is plan
ming on entertaining the members
of Mrs. l. Cameron's class and a
few invited ones at the home of
Merle Alberts, Friday night. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

J. L. Hamilton returned home the
latter part of the week from a
business trip to st. Paul. MINI.
All teachers of this vicinity are
attending institute this week.
Carpenters have recently COM
pIeted on the j. B. MorfOrd farm
one of the largest corncribs in this
locality. The crib is equipped with
an inside elevator. sold to Mr.. Nor
ford by c. A. Swanson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

class has eudeavored 70 start a
teachers training class. and has
invited who they thought would be
interested and help in the study
There will also be a social hour in
connection.
Bernice Morrow is staying at the
Russell Mcfarland home, just east
of Aledo.
The ladies' aid social will hold
an all day meeting Thursday at the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

The earliest college exclusively
for women was Mt. Holyoke, found
ed in 1887. The system OF coedu-
cation in the United States began
at Oberline college in 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

Queen Mary was always called
"Lu" by the members Of the royal
family until she was ten or twelve.
when the pet name fell into disuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22

The winner of a cigaret smok-
ing competition in England kept
an ordinary cigaret alight for 81
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
FALL OF PETRoGRAD MEANS BEGINNING OF THE END

The fall of Petrograd may not
mean the immediate death Of boil
shevism, but observers declare il
the beginning of the end. The Rus
sian forces in this part of Russia
fighting Lenine are led by General
Yudenitch, who is closely cooperat-
ing with the allies, as well as with
Admiral Kolchak Of the Siberian
army. and General Denekine OF the
southern army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-22
Dyspepsia and
Home Life
What a Relief When All the Family Eat
the same Foods! Avoid Dyspepsia,
Sour RisinRs. Gas - Indigestion
From Breakfast Sausage TO
Dinner Mince Pie.

After mother has struggled two or three
hours over hot fire to do the cooking
for a hungry family. il is real enjoyment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
|uinn, the Lebanon Star, Leading
Scorer; Tech Should Win Pennant

matched that it is hard to settle on
any five or six players. Should
post-season of contests be necessary,
Tech ought to win.
One of the surprises of the year
was the defeat of Lebanon at Allen
town. This reversal will undoubt-
edly put the Leabonites out of the
running. Reading trimmed Allen
town easily at the Lehigh county
seat, and Tech will have to do the
same. AS it now looks Tech and
Reading will wind up the year with
10 victories and defeats.
Lebanon is able to win many of
her contests through the wonderful
ability of Quinn to pitch the fouls.
Miller is also one of the best players
in the league. At Reading is Nyquist
and a better high school player is
hard to- find anywhere. Friedman
is heavy scorer. But with Tech the
team is we'll rounded bunch of
seasoned players and there is no
reason in the world why the same
team should not repeat last years
performance and land the pennant
in the Central Penn league. Techs
players stand we'll in the percentages
when it is taken into consideration
that each of the players is used for
the duration of one half and then
substitution is made. Inclusive of
all contests PLAYED to date. the aver.
ages are as follows:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
STATE FARMERS
MEETING TODAY
Many Agricultural Subjects
Will Be Discussed at
State College

State College, Pa, Feb. "a. -
Eager to learn methods of surpass-
ing even the splendid showing made
by their crops of last season, hun
dreds of agriculturists from every
county in Pennsylvania are gather
ing here to-day for the thirteenth
annual farmers week observed by
the Pennsylvania State ollege. The
sessions began at noon and continue
throughout the next four days.
Since farmers week became q fix
ture nthe agricultural program OF
the Gommonwealth's big college
here there has never been a keener
interest in the improvement OF every
one of many phass of farming in
this state. To match this spirit on
the part Of the soil tillers, those di-
rectiny the conference are present
ing a program rarely equaled in i'm
portance.
During the week lectures and dem
onstrations will be given by more
than q hundred different speakers
Most of them are men and women
in the employ of state agricultural
institutions or are experts in some
line of work. connected with the
farm.
They will discuss nearly every
subject of interest to farmers and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
Seminoles Keep Up
Their Winning Streak

The Seminole basketball team de-
feated the strong Berck A. C. Sat
urday nightly score of 40 to SO.
The game was fast from the start
till finish. This was the first game
the Berck five lost this season and
marks the Seminole's fourth straight
victory. Minskey and Mccarthy
starred for Berck, while the whole
Seminole team played we'll. The
Seminole record is as follows:
Seminole, 61; oberlin II. S. Re-
serves, 3. -
Seminole, "a; Middletown Inde-
pendents, 81.
Seminole, 2S; Hershey Boy Scouts,
26.
Seminole, 40; Berck A. c., SO.
The lineup for Saturdays game:
Seminole. Berck A. G.
Essig, f. Minskey, f.
Snyder, f. Lantz, +.
DAILY, C. Wilsbach, c.
Krebs, 6. Cunningham, 6.
Orr. G. Mccarthy, &.
Field goals, Essig, q Snyder, A.;
DAILY, 8; Krebs, 3; Minskey, A; Lantz.
8; Wilsbach, 5; Cunningham, /; Nc
Carthy, 1. Foul goals, Snyder, A.;
NIinskey, 5. Referee, Graeff. Score
keeper, Kirk. Timekeeper, Werner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

His temperature was 379 fcen+i-
grade) (9s.9 Fahrenheit); pulse 6s
Henceforth only one bulletin will be
issued daily"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
Alderman J. B. Nicholas, =,
Oldest Magistrate in the
State, Dies at Home Here

Funeral ! services for Alderman
John b. Nicholas, who died early
yesterday at the aged of 50 years
at his home, G21 Race street, will
be held Thursday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, with the Rev. Ellis n. Kre-
mer, pastor of Salem Reformed
Church, officiating. Burial will be
made in Harrisburg Cemetery.
Alderman Nicholas was-the old
est alderman in point of service in
the state, having been alderman in
the First ward for forty eight years.
He served as acting committing mag
istrate during the administration OF
Mayor Meals. He also was a regis
istered pharmacist for forty years
and conducted a drug store at 621
Race street.
He was born in Franklin county.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Mary Sue Ross, of Franklin
county, one son, John B.. Jr.; a
brother, Benjamin f., Remove. three
half brothers and one half-sister. He
was a member of Bayard Lodge.
Knights of Pythias and the Efks.
Three members from each of these
lodges will act as pallbearers at the
funeral.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

cha@pieS paeiiise HdHnaF of t6e %Roie
world, got the jolt of his fair young
life at San Francisco from willie"
cited spectators. the great bulk of
whom agreed that Leonard got all the
worst of it. To-day Leonard is out
with another. challenge, saying. that
of the bout" and wants a return en-
gagement for a longer fight.
In some ways it was the most un-
common and amazing four-round
Ritchie, who never was lacking in
gray brain matter, sprung surprise
by walking into the ring in perfect
pEsical condition, when it generally
was the belief he would not train for
the event. He must have taken off at
least ten pounds and tipped the beam
at 14052. While Leonard's weight was
not announced he seemed to be well
trained and apparently was about 1913.
On the theory that Ritchie would be
fat and out of form there was consid-
cradle betting on the proposition that
the Californian would not last the
limit So far as the fight was concern
ed il was a thrilling encounter. full of
action every minute and seesawed in
way that put the onlookers on pins
and needles.
Ritchie took away the breath of the
spectators in the very first session byl
the aPgressiveness he displayed. He
ruSled at Ine CndIlploh DIS IL W all
initiate him. and had all the better
OF the two opening rounds. In Leon
ards behalf it was set forth that he
is not accustomed to the four-round
game. and, therefore, he did not get
his stride until the fourth.
Ritchie. sent dangerous rlSht-hand
shots at Leonard in every round, many
OF them grazing the champions chin,
but in the third the Californian con-
nected with Leonard's left eye, which
instantly developed mouse and
soon was nearly closed. This feat on
the part of Ritchie brought the spec
tators to their feet. and many of the
local boys admirers expressed the
When Leonard came out for the
fourth round he seemed to realize that
| ne had been outpointed and that he
would have to score a knockout in
order to earn the decision. The cham
plon, therefore, started in with fine
assortment of hooks and jabs, and as
Ritchie was more than willing to
meet the issue, the round was furi-
Gus slugging match.
| Leonard's s5ring generalship was call
ed into play and he feinted Ritchie in
to making q rush and then met him
on the chin with right that knocked
so daZed by the blow that he was COM
PEELED to cover. Leonard sprang like
a panther on his opponent and rained
blows at head and body. but Ritchie' s
| gloves saved his jaw.
| Toward the close of the round
Ritchie got his head partly cleared,
but he was rather shaky as he went to
his corner.
1t was the consensus of opinion
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
Interesting Ruling
on Water Companies

The Public Service Commission in
an opinion handed down in the COM
plant of the borough of Kane
against the Spring Water Company,
directs the company to file within
thirty days a schedule of rates which
Will produce an annual revenue of
S3O,7OS, to be effective April 1 and
to buy from the borough within a
year the fire hydrants owned by the
borough and used in its service. The
commission issued detailed. state
ment of engineering studies, show
ing reproduction valuation of
$199,71S.63, holding that there is an
element of value insuring in the
property from which the company
draws its supply which should be
recognized over and above what the
property originally cost.
THE pumping plant appears to be
efficient and any lack of proper pres
sure for fire service. must result from
want of proper operation" says the
report. 1.-The commission will not
make any order at this time relative,
to the pressure for fire service. If
in the future there should be made
quate pressure, the attention of the
commission may be called thereto"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
BANKERS ACT ON
MEXICAN FINANCE.
Committee of Twenty Will
Protect Holders of
Securities

New York, Feb. 24.-The organi-
zation of an international commit
tee of twenty bankers, ten from the
United States and five each from
England and France, for the pur-
pose of protecting the holders of the
securities of the Mexican republic
and of the various railway lines of
Mexico, and generally such other en-
terprses as have their field of ac-
ton in Mexico" was announced
here by j. 2. Morgan & Company.
1.-The committee will be prepared"
the statement of the Morgan firm
said, "to take such further steps as
may seem wise in order to afford
counsel and aid to investors who
hold interests in Mexico" J. p.
gan is chairman of the commit
tee.
This committee is not yet pre-
pared" the statement continued, ito
announce a definite program of pro-
cedure, but in general it's functions
will be to inform itself as fully as
possible t. existing conditions in
Mexico with a view to such positive
action as may be taken whenever
circumstances permit.
Upon r. w. Lamonts return to
New York city from Paris where,
on behalf of the United States treas
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
LEAGUE STANDING

buinn, the flashy Lebanon for
I'd who Will play in this city FRI
night against the Technical high
|ooi, leads the Central Pennsyl-
|ia league in scoring with a total
|133 points in 8 contests. His
hl gives HIM an average of 22.16
hts per game. Close on his heels
Eyquist who has tailed IL points
in the same number of games.
Reading player has shown his
|eriority in field goalst while the
|anon lad eXcells in fouls. Quinn
a record of 101 fouls in the half
len contests, and he will have a
Try battle with Kohlman. for in
(dual honors from the 15 foot
Friday night. Local fans are
|fident that "Hennie" will be able
cop the honors pitted against
leagues leading tosser.
friedman, the Reading center, eX-
Is in the matter of field goals with
ito his credit. He is one of the
It scorers in the league. Coach
Per has nine players who are de-
|dable. They are so nearly
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

their wives. One of the programs
featured is the boys and girls sec
ton, which will be observed during
the last three days. All useful oc-
cupations about the farm for young
folks will be discussed and demon
strated by a corps of experts train
ed In young peoples activities. Or
ganlzed play for farm children will
have prominent part in the pro-
gram.
sections have been arranged so
that farmer interested in a single
oranch OF farm work may give all
ms time to the lectures in which he
is most interested. Classes will he
held in the following subjects:
Soils and farm crons. farm, ~,
chinery and dairy management
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24
Every Man Starred on
the Independents, Who
Trimmed Phila. Champs

Gordon Ford's defenders of
Chestnut Street Auditorium
showed convincingly on Saturday
night that they knew something
about the universal game of bas-
ketball. When the talent of
the Quaker City, that dashing and
satisfied st. Elizabeth winners of
the American League ribbon, fail
for a 50-36 defeat, even the out
slider may appreciate that six
cylinder ball is played in the
capital city.
One prime reason for the In
dependents keeping up their av-
erage is that the men are on the
job. ''Hoss' Haggerty has to
make a long trip here for each
game, but he can be counted on
and helps always to put class in
the famous Jack Lawrence look
like d cripple. 1t was a big
night, too, for Ike McCord and
Rote and Manager Ford, with
Gerdes, kept down the fast for
wards until they had hardly a
chance to score. The lineup was:
Independents. st. Elizabeth.
McCord. f. Dunleavy, f.
Rote, f. Gallagher, f.
Haggerty, C. Lawrence, C.
G. Ford, g. Brown, G.
Gerdes, G. DIETRICH, g.
Field goals, McCord, 3; Rote,
8; Haggerty. z; G.. Ford, 2;
Gerdes, 2; Dunleavy, 2; Gala
CHER. 4; Brown, 2; DIETRICH, 1.
Fouls. McCord, 1S out of 20;
Brown, 1S out of 81. Referee,
White. Timekeeper and scorer,
KlineIine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-02-24

"get-together" meeting of off,
S and managers connected with
Allison Hill Baseball League has
n called by the president, e. E.
luss, for Tuesday night at the AL
N Hill freight station, at which
Q plans will be laid for the open
of the season, the forepart of
I. Secretary and Treasurer Allen
Fritz has sent out notices to the
r clubs to have representatives at
meeting.
he league. at the close of last sea-
was composed of the Reading,
ewood. Galahad and Hick-A-
lift teams. In spite of the war
the league enjoyed it's
t prosperous year, last season.
4 the race ending in tie between
ding and Rosewood. During the
series of three games almost
was turned over to the Red Cross
,ugh the Peanuts Waltz" benefit.
yer a score of players were in the
'ice of their country last season,
with the return of many of them,