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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

Honolulu, Aug. 24.-The recall by
Japan of all Japanese who have emf
grated to the United States has been
proposed by prominent Toxic citizens
as means of solving the Japanese
problem in American, says a Toxic
cablegram to a newspaper here. and
the proposal is supported by the press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
Mother Kills Children

Fresno. Cal, August 25-The eight
year old daughter Of Mrs. Laura M.
Brown Is dead, and Mrs. Brown and
her ten year old son are seriously
wounded by shots fired by Mrs. Brown
who. according to the police, stood
blind iOlded with her children against
the WALL and opened fired with shot
gun. The authorities believe she was
insane.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
Cox at Evansville

Evansville, Aug. 25.-Cox arrived
here to open another campaign tour
and was met by q large crowd. He is
expected to deal extensively with the
campaign fund charges until his Pitts
burgh address tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
Hughes FavOrs Harding

Marion. Aug. 25.-Charles Evans
Hughes issued n long statement to-
day endorsing Harding and expressing
confidence that Harding would secure
the establishment OF an international
tribunal. He charged that the Cox
nomination was brought about hy
hosses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
REJECTS
PEACE TERMS
Russians Are Fleeing From
Battlefield in Disorder
FENSIVE BEYOND BORDER
WILL NOT PUSH OF.
France Agrees With America
in Recent Note to Polish Au-
thOrities

London, August 25-Poland's reply
to the peace terms of the Russians
amounts to a fiat rejection says the
Mancheser Guardians Minsk cores
pendent in wireless filed Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

Warsaw. August 25-Reports from
various fronts indicate that the Boil
sheviki are demoralized and are fee
ing everywhere in great disorder. The
minister of war at Warsaw says that
of the quarter of a million Russians
participating in the Warsaw offensive
100000 are accounted for and nearly
all other detachments are shot to
pieces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

London. Aug. 25.-Immediate rup-
ture Of the Russi-Polish peace nego-
tiati9n will result II the. Poles, adhere
to their demand fer the withdrawal
of the main Russian terms says a
Moscow wireless dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
Woodbury. Appointed
~ Sqesssd Roosevelt as Assist
AMI Secretary

Washngton. Aug. 2s.--Gordon
Weodbusy Of New Hampshire was to-
1ax appointed asslaytant secretary OF
ths navy. succeedins Roosevelt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

London, Aug. 25.-Hoyd George
promised tat England would recog-
nize the new free state Of Fiume dur
ing conference with italian premier,
says Rome Central News dispatch
quoting Lucerne advices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
ELL.BACX
DIQll NORFOLK
ZION OF THE
zENs IS NEEDED
etnne Criticism and vii.
hscr t. Run the City
" People

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o9er Howard Stillweli has
mem . trip to Norfolk. Va,
y Fvsnt to study the methods
nistrstion that were in-
49, = rev years ago and
u1eh - nSuch success by
nopurner. Mr.. Stfllwell
rccneul In his trip having
proncet with Mr.. Ash
q hsying an opportunity to
- 4tv hand. the most mod
~ city Gosernment. The
~ THAT vAs discussed be-
&Wo HAha0prs wts the gen.
Qoetpp of the different de-
oHo the methods that Mr.,
o41nnlnation. Mr.. Ash
14ooh Gerest on the proper
the depArtnents them
Uocp ethe various depart
kefween the oity manager
<sr going 70 Norfolk
e111 A1e men together and
- tho value Of cooperation.
1hem there their success
o44p dpended sntirely on
Mr. AsAburner was &C
~ securing the assistance
etong this line. that with
. s4Ae were In the old
tnet proved very sue
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for Mr. Ashourncr's
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28
Airplanes Return

planes began their return flight TO
Mineola, n. Y. today
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

London, August 25-Krassin and
Kamineff. the Russian representatives
here have applied for passports and
will start for Moscow Friday unless
the British change their attitude to-
ward extending recognition to the So
viets, morning newspaper says.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

Traer, Ia, Aug. 26--James Wilson,
former secretary of agriculture, died
at his home here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

Paris. Aug. 25.-Negotiations look
ing to the surrender to the Poles OF
the northern Russian army were be-
gun, according to Vienna dispatches
here which places the Russian prison
ers at $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-08-28

Paris, Aug. 25.-The French for
etgn Office announces today that
France is i'm accord with the United
States that the Polish armies should
remain within Poland's ethnographic
frontier.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
ATHENS

Fred Corson from Worcester, Mass.
is visiting with his mother, Mrs.
Thankful Corson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Jones are spend
ing their vacation with Mrs. Ellen
Jones.
DR.. Richardson was called to attend
Robert Hayden who has not been feel
ing as well as usual. His sister
Anna Hayden is caring for him.
Nicholas Wilson from Hartford,
Conn. is spending his vacation with
his family at w. A. Dore's. Mr.
Wilson is a cousin of President Will
son.
Gasoline 33c Holt & Hight, Skowhe-
gan, Me. tf27
Missionary program was fine Sun
day, the singing was especially fine
The solo rendered by Miss Ladd from
Madison with violin and organ war
beautiful and we hope these young
people will visit our church often. All
the pledges for the church that were
solicited year ago are due thu first
of August
Sumner Williams who has been
driving a public auto for two years
has his car in the street ready for
business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
NORTH ST. ABRAMS

Miss Bernice Simpson of WinsloV
is the guest Of Miss Bertha and Mar
jorie Parker.
Miss Elva Parker and Helen Lum
iansky of New Bedford are spending
their annual vacation at the Hilton
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Pingree OF Au-
gusta were Sunday guests at E. N
Grants.
Schools in town are to begin Au-
gust IS, following are the names of
the teachers engaged Pond. Irene
Libby, st. Adams Rrick. Bernice
Leadbetter, Turner Five Corners,
Carrie Fisher. ST Adams; Hopkins,
Gertrude Fields, Auburn Primary,
Alice Elliott, Carmel; Grammar, Erma
Boswell. Exeter.
VIII Philbrick who has been con-
fined to his bed the past few weeks,
is able to be out again.
Carroll Tracy and Iilwood Burbank
of Hartland has been helping Tom
Peakes in haying
Mr. and Mrs Harold Simpson and
son of Winslow were the week end
guests at S. j Perker's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
Family HeirloOms Taken

Mrsg Eli Hayden has missed two
watches from her home on Madison
avenue. The circumstances are such
as to Indicate that somebody broke
into the house probably during the
night of Friday, July %, and stole
them from the trunk in her ROOM
where they had been kept for many
Years. One of these watches had
been in the family for nearly loo
years. 1t was a gold watch brought
ito America from England many years
lago. There was gold cham with
il which was bought at the George
Philbrick store by Mrs. Hayden's sis
ter. the late Mrs Maria Merrill The
other was a silver watch with less
interesting history Neither OF them
were of great intrinsic value but
both were highly priced on account
of historic and family associations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
SHARKS

Mrs. A. S. Merrill and granddaugh-
ter of Beverley, Mass. have been the
guests of relatives in town for few
DAYS. While here they have enjoyed
some delightful auto trips Last
Wednesday their cousin Elmer Mich
OILS took them with his brother and
wife Mr.. and Mrs. Florus Nichols on
long ride They called on Mrs
Ellie Knowlton of North Arson also
Will Mclean and several cousins in
New Portland visited the East New
Portland cemetery. where Mrs Mer-
rills mother and other relatives are
buried. w. Mckinney and other rel
atives in Kinpfeld. They enjoyed
call at the Novelty mills and were
delighted witt the mountain scenery
Returning hy way of New Portland
Mill they called IA Mrs Mark Hutch
ms and William Rand OF Arson Val
ley. from tier. - New VINEYARD Mr.
Merrills Mrthuaee and called or rel
atives in Anscr arriying home about
$50 p. m after very enjoyable day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05

vicinity will be glad to meet them
again Mrs Emma Davis from De-
troit Mich, who accompanied Mr.
Brown and daughter will visit her
relatives in Canaan.
Mr.. and Mrs Packard have gone To
Sidney to cut the hay on their farm
Mrs. Mary Coleman of Caratunk has
been visiting Mrs Charles Holden re-
Gently.
Eugene Friend and family made a
trip to Deadwater recently and return
ed with three bushels of blueberries
Irving Loomis has a New Buick
touring car.
Manley Lombard has recently pur-
chased a new Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Goodrich and
Mr. and Mrs C. D. Miller from town
spent the day Tuesday with their
friend, Mrs. Ella II Crowell at her
farm Mrs. Crowell is very happy
over very handsome new Victrola
from Smiths Music Store, which has
lately been installed in her home Mr..
Woodbury. is cutting Mrs Crowells
hay.
Mr. McBurnie who has been cutting
the hay on the Merrill farm on the
Canaan road, on Monday put % loads
of hay in the barn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05

Frank +. Williamson, city auditor
OF Worcester. Mass. has been in town
the guest of his cousin Mrs. Florus
Nichols and other relatives. He was
accompanied by his sister-in-law Miss
Anna Moore and his son Arthur OF
Niagara Falls, n. Y. general super
intendent of the Atchison Graphite
+ plants in Niagara Falls, n. Y, Buffalo
and Canada. The party returned
home last Wednesday, the trip being
made in Mr.. Williamson's Oakland
car.
Mr.. A. S. Merrill, manager of Cherry
Hin farm, Beverly, Mass. arrived il
town. Saturday night to spend his
vacation il Maine with his wife ant
granddaughter. Later he will visi
his old home in Parkman. Mr.. Mer
rill is manager of one OF H. p. Hoot
4 Sons large dairy farms where the.
are milking at the present time TIVE
hundred and twenty cows.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
MADISON

The Madison school committee an
nounces the following teachers for
the grade and rural schools for the
coming year: Pleasant street build
ing, Principal Frank Conant, grade g.
Annie B. Roberts, grade Z; Maud B.
Powers, grade 6; Alice B. Carl. grade
5; Old Point avenue building, Flor
ence Danforth. grades and 7; Hazel
H. Danforth, grades and 5; Gladys
Phillips, grade and 8; Mrs. Barbara
Moore, grade /. Weston avenue
building Mary B. Prince, grade a;
Alice Moore, grade 3; Ruth Marden'
grade g. Nellie e. Holway grade l.
Blackwell, Make M. Kennedy, prinei-
pal, grades 5 to s; Mrs. EVE A. Sal
ley, grades / to 4. East Madison
Velma Vincent. Pugh Corner, Ava
Perkins. Twelve Corners, Mildred
Jepson. Ward Hill. Bertha Young
Burns District, Ella Boyington. White
Schoolhouse, Nancy Huckins
con Mo tf27
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Morrill, Hoxie of Troi \. Y. is 4
guest for three weeks al the home OF
his father Frank HoxieI and also his
aunt and uncle, Mr. a1d Mrs. II. A.
Dinsmore.
Miss Ruth Clark. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William T. Clark of New
York City, but who arp staying at
Lakewood for the sumher, received
the first prize of $500 ffor the best
costume at the MASQUERADE ball at
Lakewood Tuesday evening. She
represe nted Joan of Arci
The Skowheyan Citizene' Band play
ed a very excellent co1cert at Nor
ridgewock, Monday ev@ning. Mrs
Eta SWEET Bradley sank two solos.
The party were we'll received by the
people Of that place. lThey we're
served to sandwiches, qbfee, cakes,
ice cream and soda on The band stand
There was large delegation from
Skowhegan and neighbbring fSwns.
Mrs. Louise WELLINGTON. whd lives
upstairs in the A. B. Lamb house on
Turner avenue celebrated her S6th
birthday, Monday. During the dey
she received many c$llers both FROM
Skowhegan and out Of town Among
them was Mrs. Mar fellus Ward of
Madison who brought a birthday cake.
She is remarkably smart for a lady
of her years.
Word has been received here that
Mr.. and Mrs James w. Harvey of
Damariscotta are the proud parents of
a little daughter.| The little lady
has been given the name of Angie
Helen. Mrs. Harvey was formerly
Miss Blanch Lane of this town
Friends of Mr.. AID Mrs Ernest Leigh
ton of PortlandI will be pleased &c
note that they Have baby boy Rich
ard Wehdall. Mr.. Leighton was
former accountant at the First Ma
-tional Bank here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
CONCORD

Frank Atwood is cutting Mrs. Dora
Hifon's hay.
Mack Bigelow is cutting the hay on
the Ellis farm for Dr. Brown of Bing-
ham.
Misses Florence and Emma Boying-
ton and Miss Rena Chase of Bingham
were callers in town Sunday.
Irwin Steward is driving a meat
cart through to New Portland.
Walter Higgins is cutting the hay
on Roland Boyington's two farms for
Mr. Boyngton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our kind neigh
bors and friends for the beautiful
flowers and for their assistance in any
way during our recent bereavement
Miss Gladys Pencil and Miss Geneva
Smith for the music; Rev. George
Merriam for his comforting words,
Mr.. Ralph e. Butler
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dysart
Miss Edna and Ruth Dysart
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pooler
Skowhegan, Maine, Aug. 5, 1920
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
Kennebec Valley Hospital Notes

G. E. Durrell, who has been at the
hospital for several weeks following
an operation for appendicitis, is some
what improved and has gone to his
home on Madison avenue.
Miss Lyle Stinchfeld, daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs w. S. Stinchf1eld, was
operated upon for appendicitis at the
hospital yesterday morning
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
MALBON'S MILLS

Miss Vonetta Weeks and Miss MAR
jorie Salisbury are visiting their
friend Eunie Ames in Cornvilie LOT d
few days this week.
DIR. e. B. Currier and wife oil Pnli-
lips were callers of Walter Mcguire
on Sunday on their way to bangor
Mrs. Currier and Mrs. Mcclure are
cousins.
Alfred D. Brown and daughter Doro-
thy of birmingham. Mich arrived IN
town Tuesday morning for a visit with
relatives and friends. Mr.. Brown
was a native of Browns Corner Ca
naan. and left there nearly q years
ago. Their many friends IN this
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
CORNyILLE

Francis Emerson and Frank rogers
have arrived home after spending the
week end with friends in Fairfield.
Miss N. Vivian Warren Of West
Somerville, Mass. Is making a short
week end visit at her grandmcther's
Mrs. George w. Warren's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
MERCER

Mr. and Mrs VAIL, Albert J. Blair
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl G..
Moody all of Skowhegan were week
end guests at the home Of T. A. Hodg-
don and MIR and Mrs. Frank Hart
ford
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
NOTICE

Having discontinued business, it is
imperative that all those against
whom | have accounts should settle
at once Those whom | owe should
present bills for settlement immedi-
ately. Accounts not settled by Sep
TENDER first will be left with an At
torney for collection.
shall be at my former place OF
business on Madison avenue every al
ternoon and Saturday evening during
the month of August.
. MRS. MARY B. STINCHF1ELD
Skowbegan. Me, August S. 1920. 1w32
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05
ST, ALBANS

Minnie F. Martin left here Monday
for thirty days trip through the
middle west to visit with her sister
Mrs. j. T. Lat in Dubuque, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Emery are in
charge of the postoffice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05

Broadcloth5f for sale at Welch's Mil
1inery store.I See ad on another page.
2w32
Maxwell Touring car for sale 1920
model. Al condition. Must sell at
once. ~ D. Jackson, 101 f. Leavitt
street, Skowhegan. 1w32"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05

We renort the sale of the c. H.
Worcester farm in Norridgewock to II.
Wesley Hight of Norridgewock. Wal.
lace Stinford farm in Canaan to Alfred
Kelley of Milo. The Nettie White
house farm in Athens to Simon A. NC
Lean Of Prince Edward Island, Cana
da. The John Lohing farm in Athens
to Eddie A. Carr of Ashland.
List your farms with us.
1w32 HIGHT e. SWAIN. Farm Agency
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-08-05

Gasoline 33c. Hot & Hight. Show
Logan, Me. tt27
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE-I2s acre farm, 10 room house, outbuildings, orchards plenty wood ana timber land; price s2,6o0, cash $500. Many others with stock. crop and toas near city. Farmers Realty, 721 Main St.. Hartford, Conn. Open evenings.
 11-l3-lw
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15
PERSONAL

set teeth $S %, with gold tooth. Guaranteed with best rubber.
 Why pay more? pr. Dickerman. Room g.
 122 Main St. Il-l1-2w
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15

USED CARS. It will pay you to look the follow ing Cars over. These cars have been overhauled and look like new Easy Time Payment. 1917 CHALMERS Touring. Cheap. ls2o PAIGE Sport Model-5 900 miles. All cord tires 1919 BUICK Sedan T Dassaprar Run very little. cord tires IsII HUDSON Sedan. In fine con- dition. new cord tires lsl1 BUICK Roadster. In A No 1 condition. 1917 BUICK Touring
 LASH MOTOR co. West Main and Lincoln Sis George Dunbar,
 Salesman. r-
 11-15-2d
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15

FOR SALE CADILLAC Coupe. Good tire equip ment. 1919 ESSEX Touring. 1000 miles, Special finish. isIf HUDSON Super Six. passenger Good mechanical condition. Cord tire. 1917 DODGE BROS. Touring. Good value at low figure. 1919 FORD Delivery. 1918 FORD Delivery. 1917 FORD Delivery. $. F. MOTOR SALES CORP. Hudson, Essex and Dodge Bros.
 Distributors.
 Open Evenings. Eel. ssl l55 Elm St.
 11-15-6d
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15

FOR SALE 1920 OLDSMOBILE Touring. 1918 DODGE Roadster. 1917 BUICK Touring. 1916 CHEVROLET 490 Touring. 1915 REQ Touring 1914 PACKARD Touring. THE B, & B. MOTOR co, Elm St., cor. Main St,
 Phone ASA.
 1o-.l.tf
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15

At values incom mparable Dodge with ex- press body. Ford Roadster small express body. Rec Touring. Overland 1920 model like new. Peerless Sport Car n bargain: Overland Roadster. Ford Touring two of them. take your choice: ton Packard. rack body; 1-2 ton Duplex wheel drive. in fine shape: Overland Delivery. Rec Light Delivery body. 1920 Rec Speed wagon. rack body. also 1919 Rec Speed wagon with canopy top; l ton Republic express body, canopy top: 1 ton Republic Dump body: ton Republic rack body: also others some rebuilt and guaranteed. Terms arranged to suit. Also a fine lot of tires. both Cords and Fabrics. They are guaranteed. Phone 4o5, or see Chandler
 Leonard Bros Garage. WilIimantic. Conn.
 1v-S3-tt
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15
FURNISHED ROOMS.

TO RENT-Furnished rooms with all r,o, ern Improvements. A Maple St
 11-15-3dx
New Britain herald., 1920-11-15

Io hENI-Furnishe rooms and table board. Mrs. Ryder, 45 Grand St Te,
 ioS'-'. 11-15-2d
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-19
HILLSDALE

The Misses Verna and Byrdia
Butter, who are to be early Sep
TENDER brides. were honored at
miscellaneous showers Friday aft
ernoon given at the home Of Mrs.
]. E. Bryant. The guests were 20
in number, out of town guests,
Mrs. W. c. Steinbrecher OF Bur-
lington, Iowa, Mrs. Bernice Sieben
of Erie. Miss Ada Verne Umphrey,
the latter q cousin of the honOrees.
"A two-course luncheon was served
buffet style, Mrs. Steinbrecher
pouring. Garden flowers in all
shades were used in profusion. the
wedding colors, rainbow, were car
ried out in the appointments. A
number of pre-ruptial attentions
are being arranged to honor the
brides-to-be for the next three
weeks.
Miss Madge Feaster Of Washing
ton, D. c., is spending her vacation
at the home OF her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Feaster.
Mrs. Dave Waddell and daughtef
left Thursday for Shady Beach on
a weeks outing.
Richard and Alvina Frels had
tonsils removed at Moline city hos
pital last Friday, DR.. Barding was
the attending physician.
George Liphardt and wife, who
reside near Milan, spent Wednes-
day at the Seth Wilson homo.
John F. Butter was a passenger
to Champaign, ILL.,, Tuesday on
business.
Miss Goldia Butter returned
home Tuesday afternoon after hav-
ing tonsils removed at Moline city
hospital on Monday.
The Seth Wilson, Joe Wreath,
Jim Wreath and Roy Piersoll fam
lilies motored to Starved Rock
Tuesday, returning the same day.
Miss Harriet Merchant went to
Rock Island Friday evening to
spend few days at the home Of
her brother, F. e. Merchant.
Frank Bryant, resident Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, spent Sunday at
J. E. Bryant's and other relatives
near Erie, Fenton, Prophetstown
and Sharon village. where he lived
when boy. leaving for Oakland.
Cal, Via Fort Worth, Texas. Mr..
Bryant had not visited this part
OF Illinois for Is years or more
Rev. J. A. Hoffmeier and wits
OF Silvis are spending a few days
at the Meme home.
Mrs. w. C. Steinbrecher and son
Richard Of Burlington. Iowa, re-
turned home Friday evening by
auto, accompanied by Mr.. Stein
brecher after = two weeks stay at
the ]. E. Bryant home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-19
The Day in Davenport

Enforce Traffic Rules-Traffic
rules on the West Locust street
road. which prohibit the passing of
vehicles going in the same direction
are being enforced by the police and
one jitney driver was arrested on
charge Of violation of road laws
yesterday.
Death Record-Elizabeth Maxine
Russell, 13-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank ]. Russell. died at
1880 o'clock yesterday morning at
Mercy hospital. Miss Russell had
been Ill for the past eight months.
She was born at Oskaloosa, Iowa,
June 80, 1907. and came to Daven-
port with her parents seven years
ago.
+
Leases PrOperty-John C. Panton,
veteran merchant who was formerly
associated with Arno Petersen in
the REORGANIZATION company here,
yesterday closed a lease with AL
fred Mueller for 20 feet additional
frontage in the old Summerfield
property, 1875 East Second street.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Panton leased
the east half of the building. Today
he added to this the west half of the
first floor. giving him combined
frontage of IS feet.
>Bungies R0bbery-Frank Schroe-
der, of Keokuk. proved a novice at
the pickpocket game yesterday
morning when he attempted to re-
move purse containing SIS from
the pocket. Of William Ruhde, Mason
City, while the two men were pas
sengers ona Northwest Davenpor!
car bound for the fair grounds. A
girl saw Schroeder's hand emerge
from Ruhde's pocket with the purse
She called Policeman Bart Kinney's
attention to the act Kinney arrest.
ed Schroeder.