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The Laclede blade., 1920-08-13
TOWN AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest

Roasting ears for sale
Phone 81.
Good Jersey milk COW for sale
M. P. Benson.
Eight yearling heifers for salt
by Kenneth Hoyt.
Wanted: Man to work or
farm. W. T. Moore, Laclede.
Regular picture show Satur.
day night with a good program
Cabbage tomatoes and GU
cumbers for sale. Call $50 for
prices.
Miss Eulalah Strickel of Kan
sas City visited friends here last
Saturday.
The Royal Neighbors will meet
Friday of this week at Woodman
hall at 2:30.
Cabbage for kraut at 3 cents
per pound for at few days. J..
M. Simpson, Laclede.
For Sale-Good six room house
and good barn, six lots, two
wells. w. S. Mahurin.
Miss Georgia Loesa Welsh
was visiting the past week near
Rothville, guest of Mrs. Everett
Allen.
Come to the park Saturday
Afternoon and meet the Worth
While Girls" of the Baptist Sun
day school.
The railroad ditching train is
again at work here, lowering a
cut east of town and making a
fill west of town.
Arthur Glover and Cecil Bar
ton returned Friday from spend
ing a month in the harvest
fields of Southern Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Swank and
baby of Brookfield, spent Sun
day with Mrs. Swank's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Dowell.
Home Comfort range, Moore
heater, wardrobe, library table,
sideboard, and kitchen cabinet
for sale by Mrs. j. W. Moberly. |
Miss Daisy Rankin, who has
spent the past two years in New
York City, will arrive Sunday
for visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Dick and
Miss Bea Dick spent Sunday |
with Mrs. Dicks parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Clark near
LinneuS.
Miss Ida Welsh is down from
Kansas City spending her sum-
mer vacation with home folk,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Welsh, on
route one.
Chas. Boake of Cincinnati,
Ohio, is visiting this week with
his aunt, Mrs. L. T. Rowland
and fap-:ly, and his uncle, W. H.
Glover and family.
Miss Allene and Herbert
returned Sunday from
spending a couple of weeks with
their aunt, Mrs. S. K. Wright
and family near Norborne.
Carl F. Sayles, committeeman
from this township, attended a
meeting of the new republican
county central committee held
at Linneus Monday afternoon.
F.. M. Alexander, local repre-
sentative of international trucks,
was in Quincy Monday eomplet- ,
ng a sale of a one ton truck to j
he Henderson Produce Com
,any.
SDecials. Saturday Only
The Laclede blade., 1920-08-13
Specials, Saturday Only

Morning Glory, Olive Branch
and Summer Girl Coffee IS cents
per pound, at Chapman's.
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Mrs. Allie Harter Entertains

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Tuesday evening Mrs. Allie
Harter entertained for her
daughter, Miss Beatrice. The
guests were Misses Myrtle Har-
ter, Marcedes Mouser, Nina
Kranz, Helen Hoyt, Mary Fran
ces Lamme, Nora Wade, Lena
Kent, Ruby Walker, and Misses
Gladys Boomer and Ruth Luys-
ter, Of Brookfield.
The home was prettily decor
ated, a most exquisite floral cen
ter piece resting on the parlor
table being commented upon for
it's beauty and fragrance.
"Heart hunts" and written
biographies afforded delightful
entertainment until about 1000
O'Clock when the young ladies
were invited to take a walk and
to follow the leaders, Miss Eva
Grace Mouser and Miss Georgia
Loesa Welsh. After much wind
ing around they were led to the
home of Miss Beatrice's uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. P. F.
Weaver, where they were receiv-
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Lee.
Mouser and ushered into the
dining room which was beauti-
fully decorated with nasturti-
ums. Place cards at the table
were dainty envelopes contain
ing the secret of the evening in
the form of a cleverly construct
ed puzzle which when worked
out announced the engagement
of Miss Beatrice May Harter to
Mr.. Herbert Addison Spokesfeld
of Kansas City, the wedding to
take place in the early fall. At
once all entered into hearty con-
gratulations. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
The Laclede blade., 1920-08-13
Furniture For Sale

1 oak bed and eommode.
1 set springs.
/ wicker rocker.
E. E. Benson.
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on LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

L. E. Eichman on Monday
sold his rental residence property
now occupied by L. F. Moore
and family to j. B. Chapman
for So, 900. In the purchase Mr..
and Mrs. Chapman have acquir-
ed a very desirable home.
The Laclede base ball team
has been reorganized for the
season and the first game is
scheduled for Saturday after
noon when the locals will meet
the Purdin team on the diamond
that has been put in fine shape
on the railroad grounds near the
stock yards.
Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards has
sold her residence where she has
lived for the past thirty years
to A. G.. Groes for $500, and has
bought a residence in Brookfield.
She makes they change to be
nearer her daughter and grand
daughter, both of whom live in
Brookfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Syms and
two sons, George Allen and Paul,
left Tuesday afternoon on a
motor trip to Wellington, Colo,
to visit MI. Syms' brother, H.
S. Syms and wife. The many
friends of this good family wish
them pleasant trip and an en-
joyable vacation.
Mayor Plowman's new resi-
dence being built of hollow tile
and succeed in South Laclede
is nearing completion. 1t is 32x
"a, with full size basement and
for furnace heat. It'll
will soon be under roof and when
completed is expected to be a
convenient and attractive home.
R. T. Wallace writes to have
MS address changed from Gard
1er to Olatha, Kansas, as they
have moved to their new home
1t that place. Mr.. and Mrs. 0.
G. Macy and Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Quillin, all formerly of Laclede,
also live at Olatha. The wheat
IN Mr.. Wallace's farm made 369
bushels per acre and oats land
,orn looks fine and is estimated
It rs bushels per acre.
Chas. B. Welsh and his sister,
Hiss Marietta, assisted by Miss
Helen Hoyt, gave a 100 o'clock
Inner Wednesday in honor of
heir cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth
lindsey and daughter, Miss
edith, of Farmer City, Ill. The
,ther guests were Mrs. Mary
Welsh and Miss Belle Welsh of
charlton county, Mrs. E. L.
oyce of Brookfeld, who also is
cousin of Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs.
ieo. Estes, a cousin of Mr..
and Miss Roxana
sankin whose sister, Miss Daisy,
1as a desk mate of Miss Lind
ey's in the government offices
t Washington during the world
Tar, and Mrs. ]. B. Jones of
lmaha, Nebr. When the last
curse of ice cream and cake was
srved all seemed to have enjoy
1 the eats and delightful visit.
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L. E. Eichman on Monday
sold his rental residence property
now occupied by L. F. Moore
and family to j. B. Chapman
for $500. In the purchase Mr..
and Mrs. Chapman have acquir-
ed a very desirable home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
BURGESS

On a week from the coming Sat-
urday. Burgess will hold its second
big school election for this spring.
Superintendent Plat has named
that date on which to vote on the
consolidating of districts Nos. "a,
So, So, 81, los and 123. If Burgess
Is fortunate enough to get this
school 1t will be long step in the
educational advancements Of this
locality. These districts have ample
equipment to go right ahead and
carry on the school work for a
number Of years. and as Transports
ton is furnished to all scholars. it
gives the country children all the
advantages Of city schools, and en-
ables them to be at home.
Sam Johnson, who works at the
Little Hamilton farm, had a run
away Saturday night about mid
night. AS he was preparing to
leave Burgess at that time. his
horse became frightened, cleared
itself from the buggy and got
away. Mr.. Johnson was thrown
out and bruised up considerable,
but fortunately was not hurt badly.
S. s. Morgan, daughter Vera and
son George were shoppers In
Aledo Saturday evening.
The F. E. Peterson residence has
been painted during the past week.
Mrs. ]. E. Glasson has been quite
sick during the past week, having
been under the care Of DR.. Crosier
of Alexis.
Mrs. Fred Mclaughlin and Vera
Morgan were callers in Alexis
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Obituary
Daniel MatSOn.

Rev. W. G. Oglevee. pastor Of the
South Park Presbyterian church,
leaves Friday morning to assist in
funeral services for Captain Daniel
Matson, which will be held Satur-
day morning from the Presbyterian
church in Mediapolis, Iowa, the
home of the deceased.
Samuel Matson. son. now Of
Chewelah, Wash. formerly resided
in this city. His father had fire.
quently visited here and had many
friends in this city.
Captain Matson was born in Eng
land, and had made his home in
the vicinity of Mediapolis, Iowa,
since he was five years old and is
we'll known in the entire section Of
the state
He served in the Civil war, gain
ing the chevrons of captain.
Besides Samuel, he is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth
Higbee Of Fowler, Col, and Mrs.
John Helphrey Of Colville, Wash,
and a second son, Major Joseph
Matson, at present stationed in
Tennessee, but recently detailed to
report for duty in the Philippine
islands.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Lots In |. MosenfeIder's
New Acre Addition
Now On Sale

Louis Mosenfelder has recently
purchased from the Rodman estate
the beautiful 20-acre tract on the
east side Of Twelfth street, south Of
Thtrty-first avenue. and adjacent to
the Brooks dairy.
The lay Of this tract of ground
Is one OF the most beautiful un-
developed pieces remaining in the
city. rising gently towards the east
from Twelfth street and containing
many natural forest trees.
Mr.. Mosenfelder has plated this
into beautiful acre lots, practically
zoo feet square, and IL placing them
on sale at prices no higher than an
ordinary 40-foot lot In any desirable
location. The natural growth of
the city is in this direction, many
very pretty homes having been
erected on a previous acre addition
in this vicinity and which he dis
posed Of q few years ago and this
very desirable location. together
with the very low prices placed on
these aero lots. will mean that they
will be disposed Of very quickly
and insure the further development
OF this section with pretty homes.
A printed plat Of this addition
will appear In Saturdays paper and
further information may be obtain
I'd by calling Mr.. Mosenfelder.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Personal Points

B. D. Connolly and George Bar
tholomew are in Oklahoma in the
interest of the local oil companies.
A S-pound baby girl was born
yesterday to MIR. and Mrs. Merton
johnson, 1011 Fourth avenue. Both
mother and daughter are doing
nicely. Mrs. johnson was Miss
Gertie Burns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfus Lear of Riv-
erside, Iowa. spent yesterday visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Lear's sis
ter. Mrs. Walter Yerbury, 1886 Sew
enteenth street. They left this noon
and will sail soon for Europe where
they are to tour France and Swift
erland.
Mrs. J. c. Kopp of 1901 Four
teenth avenue has just returned
from Sherburn, Mimi. where she
attended the funeral of her father,
George OFT.
DR.. and Mrs. Harry Fry of 1916
Twenty-eighth street left yesterday
for Grinnell, Iowa. for a short visit.
DR.. Frey is rapidly improving after
his recent illness and hopes to
again be at his Office in another
week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20

Thursday night and Friday, and at
tended the track meet while there.
Mary Foster returned to her
home in Alexis after a weeks sew
ing in our village.
Mr.. and Mrs. La Vern Morgan
were callers in Aledo Saturday
evening.
Rain hindered the organization Of
the junior conference.-the Christian
Endeavor which was TO be organ
lied at the local church Sunday
evening.
Herman Lafferty ard sisters.
Gladys and Margrete. attended the
tent show in Aledo Saturday even
ing.
The next meeting of the local
home bureau will be held a week
from Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George Brownlee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Morgan
spent the evening Saturday shop
ping in Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
MILK MAN FINED
FOR NOT HAVING
LICENSE PLATES

L. P. Strayer, milk distributor,
was fined S. by Magistrate D. ].
Cleland in police court on a charge
of not having a city license. The
charge was preferred by Inspector
L. X. Eihl, who is making a drive
on all milk distributors and street
peddlers who have failed to abide
by the new city ordinance which
provides that all dealers must have
licenses and that wagon distribu-
tors of any commodity must obtain
licenses and carry the new city
metal license plates ON both sides
of their wagons. One milk distrib-
utor and a peddler were arrested
by Mr.. Eihl yesterday and both paid
fines.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
co
BACK WITH The
WALSH COMP ANY
One Hundred Start Work This
Morning at 81 an Hour-Say Elk.
change Can Break Deadlock.

The Walsh Construction company
has acceded to the demands of the
carpenters union for 81 an hour
and about one hundred carpenters
went to work for the company this
morning.
Other contractors outside OF the
Quad-City Builders exchange have
fallen into line and a considerable
number of carpenters are working
for them, but the exchange contrac-
tors remain obdurate, according to
NJ. L. Morrill,, president of the Car
penters' district council.
All work being done by exchange
contractors is practically at stand
still. and many big jobs have been
held back since May /, date when
the members of the International
Hold Carriers, Building and Com
mon Laborers' union went on strike.
Men Waiting Advances
The men claim that they have
been locked out and that it is up to
the builders exchange to make ad-
vances toward the resumption of
negotiations. E. J. Burns, secre-
tary of the exchange, said today
that the situation is just the
same"
Mr.. Morrill, claimed that quite a
number of men have left for other
cities and others are aynactinc IN
leave. He asserted that there has
been no offer rendered by the ex-
change and that without an offer the
men would keep on seeking other
employment. According to this ex-
preston of the sentiment of the
carpenters it would seem that the
building tieup would hold indefinite
ly unless the exchange breaks the
deadlock by allowing the 81 an hour
rate and offering to resume nego-
tiations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
Believe Industries Here
Can Absorb Workers to
Be Let Out at Arsenal

Ohicials OF the larger manufac-
turing industries OF the tri-cities
and employers generally do not
share the rather gloomy view taken
by a portion of the public and some
Of the workers involved in the big
layoff at the Rock Island arsenal
the last Of June.
While 1t is generally admitted
that the throwing Of nearly six
thousand men on the market would
ordinarily flood it and result In a
serious labor situation in the COM
munity, there are said 10 be a num-
Der OF factors that will tend to al
leviate such difficulties in the pres
ent case. These are:
That nonresident employees at
the arsenal will probably return to
the places from which they came or
60 elsewhere.
That the big shops and factories
in the community report, practi-
cally without exception, a continued
demand for labor of all kinds.
And that by the time the date set
for the wholesale layoff arrives,
the arsenal force will probably
, have been reduced or dwindled I'M
til it will be far, possibly thou
sands, below the $500 mark.
Men Being Absorbed.
In view Of the foregoing reasons,
as set forth by some of the larger
employers of the tri-cities, Betten-
dorf and East Moline, it is believed
that when June 80 arrives and
passes it will show little if any
change in the conditions here as
regards labor. 1t is pointed out
that the process of absorption of the
arsenal shopmen has already be-
gun. hundreds having quit before
they were laid off and sought work
elsewhere-either in the tri-cities
or out of town.
| Should this process continue. ii
is believed that it will have solved
the problem by the time the crisis is
really expected to arrive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
{. \. JOHNSON
ANSWERS CALL
Well known Resident and Prom.
inent Worker Victim OF Sudden
Death Wednesday Evening.

Eugene H. Johnson, a resident of
Rock Island for more than 20 years,
prominent leader in church and
lodge circles and for many years
an employe at the Rock Island ar
senal, died suddenly at his resi-
dence, 1910 Thirteenth avenue
Wednesday evening. His demise
was the result of heart trouble
combined with asthma.
Mr.. Johnson went to his work as
usual in the morning, but faint
ing spell about noon necessitated
his removal to his home, after
which his decline was rapid, and
death came at 10 o'clock in the eve
ming.
He was born in Littleton, n. H.,
June 81, 1869 He came to Rock
Island from Waraham, Mass, in
1897, and in the following year
went to work at the arsenal. For
several years he had been employ
ed there in the estimating depart
ment.
He was a member of the First
Methodist church. and a member of
the official board He was an &C
tive worker in all church and 9TH
er Christian activities. He was at
one time a member of the board of
directors of the Y. M. c. A.
A number of fraternal and pa
triotic organization claimed his
membership. He belonged to Ma
sonic lodge, No 65S, of Rock Island
and to the Modern Woodmen of
America. He was member of the
Sons of Veterans, in which he held
the Office of past commander.
On June 20. 1901, he was united
In marriage to Minnie Major of
Rock Island. She survives him and
two children, Raymond and Emily,
at home. Two brothers are Will
liam S. Johnson of Wareham, Mass,
and Edward j. johnson of Somer-
vile. Mass. The parents and one
sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed at the home at $50 o'clock Sat
urday afternoon, with Rev. Samuel
VanPelt of the First Methodist
church officiating, assisted by the
Masons who will attend in a body.
They will also be in charge of
burial services in Chippiannock
cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
MILAN

Misses Kathryn and Margaret
Carnaghan and Pansy Tansv snent
sunday in Cable with friends
MISS Lucy Evans of Moline was
Sunday guest of Miss Margaret
Medill. 7''' g
John Kyte of Paxton, Ill.,, came
Friday for a short visit with old
Friends. N
Mrs. Edward Ellis is convalesc-
Ing nicely from the serious opera
Hon she underwent at st. Anthony S
a0spital last Saturday morning.
Her mother, Mrs. Hughes of Plym-
puth. arrived Friday night to be
With her daughter.
Miss Edith Davis will move into
khe Adams home on East Dickson
ktreet.
At the annual May fair held by
he W. M. B. society of the II. Z.
church last Thursday the neat sum
u $210 was cleared.
Rev. Hawkins of Cornell, who
rs formerly pastor of the NJ. E.
ehnrch, stopped in Milan Tuesday
hile enroute to Des Moines, Iowa,
b attend the conference of bishops
u the NJ. E. churches which is held
gery four years.
Tuesday the central examination
|or eighth grade pupils was given
q the Milan school to 10 scholars
rom this district. Mrs. Siegfried
kts In charge OF the examination,
assisted by the teachers OF the
|ther schools having pupils who
box the exams.
Mrs. A. Z. Taylor is Ill at her
[ome on West Dickson street
nth an attack of appendicitis.
Mrs. William Blakely entertained
q Double Four Card club Tues
~ eyening at the home of Mrs.
4. Rhoadarmer. The prize for
"a score was given to Mrs. Edwin
liable. After the games a delic-
= lunch was served by the host
merit johnson expects to leave
Ia FOL. Holland to visi. his
Mr.. johnson has been in
country seven years and Is
INK forward with much pleas
- his trip.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
CINCINNATI SHOWS
401, PAT PERSONS BY
REPORT OF CENSUS
tBy United Press,

tBy United Press,
Washington, May 20-The census
bureau today announced the fol-
lowing 1920 population results:
Cincinnati, Ohio, 4O1.247.
Hamilton county. Ohio, 493,67S,
Including Cincinnati)
Denver. Col, 256.369.
Tacoma, Wash, 1906.
Elizabeth. n. j.. 1862.
New London, Conn. 25.6ss. Co
extensive with New London town. J
Englewood. N. j.. 1857.
Garfield, N J.. 1881.
Ridgewood. N j.. 1910. Co
extensive with Ridgewood town
ship
Increases since 1910:
Denver, 42,9SS or POI; Tacoma,
1922 or 1858: Hamilton county.
32,946 or IL; Elizabeth, 22,273 or
30.3; New London, 6.029 or 30.7:
Englewood, 1888 or Ill; Garfield,
9,16s or sos; Ridgewood, 2,124 or
1872.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
WORLD WAR VET
is. DROWNED At
FORT SHERIDAN
Parents of Leslie Welch, 10 Year.
Old Soldier Hero, Notified Of
Accidental Death.

Private Leslie Lloyd WEIGH. 49,
year-old Rock Island boy, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias G. WEIGH of
1922 Thirty-second street. and hero
of the World war, was drowned yes
terday noon at Fort Sheridan. ILL.,,
where he was in service. A tele-
gram containing the bare news OF
his accidental drowning, but relat-
ing no particulars, was received by
the parents this morning. The body
had not yet been recovered.
Leslie was one Of the popular
Rock Island boys to volunteer for
service at the outbreak of the war
He served for IS months overseas
and took part with commendable
bravery in infantry engagements in
five big battles, including that OF
Chateau Thierry. On his return
from France he was transferred to
the medical corps. serving in camp
in New York. The first Of this year
he was transferred to Fort Sheri-
dan and was in school there at the
time of his death.
He was visitor in Rock Island
at the home of his parents no later
than last Sunday. when he came
for a brief visit on 4S-hour pass
He returned Sunday evening to Fort
Sheridan.
He was born in Streator, ILL.,, June
I. 1901. He came with his parents
to Rock Island IA years ago and
received his education in the public
schools here. His parents, Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. G. WEIGH, survive. with
three sisters and one brother. They
are: Mrs. Esther NJ. Willetts of
Rock Island. Ellen E.. Velma l. and
Carl A. WEIGH. all at home.
When recovered the body will be
brought TO Rock Island for burial
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-20
STRIKERS LOSE
JOBS AS OTHER
MEN SEEK WORK
Linemen Refuse to Arbitrate and
Companies Say Their Places
Are to Be Filled.
Striking linemen on jobs for the

Striking linemen on jobs for the
Peoples Light company. Tri-City
Railway company and C. D. & NJ.
Interurban, after peing out month
lost their strike today and their
places will be flied, according to
officials of the three companies.
The time limit placed by the COM
pany for the men to allow the case
to go to arbitration expired at s
o'clock this morning and a state
ment was given that the companies
will find no trouble in filling the
strikers places as about double the
number of men needed have applied
for the strikers jobs.
The men formerly drew 70 cents
an hour and foremen Is cents. The
companies offered TIN and S21s
cents an hour, but the men demand
ed SLIPS and $1.50 an hour.
Reduce Wage Demand.
1t was stated by officials of the
companies that the men came for
ward Wednesday with a proposition
to reduce their wage demands to 81
an hour, but this was refused by
the companies on the grounds than
the whole matter should go to arbi-
tration with the wage matter open
at both ends, leaving it to a board
Of three members whether the wage
should be less than that formerly
paid or higher. The claim is made
that the men were offered arbitra-
ton on four different occasions, but
that these offers were all refused
The companies then set time limit
for the men to accept arbitration
or have their places filled. 1t was
stated that there were not over "a
men on strike and that the COM
panies have applications of III men
who want jobs.