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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
HOGS SUFFER BIG SLUMP
Lowest Point Since 1916 Reported In
Chicago Market-Prime Butchers
Sell at $685. Hundredweight.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The lowest point
since 1916 was reported in the hog
market when prime butchers sold at
$3.50 and the average cost gave fndi-
cation of falling below $9.35 hun
dredweight Killers took no active
part in the opening trade, but pre-
ferred to wait until the minor traders
had completed their operations, for it
was apparent that there would be
more than enough hogs to go around.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
BLACK AND TANS WIN FIGHT
Auxiliary Police Attacked on Outskirts
of DubIin-Peace Hope
Is Blasted.

Dublin, Dec. IA party of armed
men attacked military motor lorry
carrying six black and tans at Balls
bridge, on the outskirts of this city.
The black and tans took cover in the
post Office. Re-enforcements were
rushed up and relieved them.
London, Dec. 15.-Prospects of
truce in Ireland appear to have been
blasted by the most recent events In
that island, says Sir Hamar Green
wood, chief secretary for Ireland.
Telephone service between England
and Dublin, which was interrupted last
night, was resumed this morning. The
break in communication gave rise to
much speculation and some anxiety
here
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
DE SAINTS GUILTY; TO HANG
Hired for 5000 by Accomplish, Frank
Bianci, to Kill Brother Of Young
Woman.

Marion, ILL.,, Dec 14.-Settino de
Saints, charged with numbering Amiel
Calcaterre and Tony Hemphill. whose
deaths resulted in race disorders in
West Frankfort last August, was found
guilty by a jury in Circuit court and
sentenced to be hanged. De Saints
was charged with being the accom-
plice of Frank Bianci, who committed
suicide while the trial was in progress.
1t was brought out during the trial
that Bianci had desired to marry Cal
caterre's sister and had hired De San
tbs for 5000 to kill her brother in order
to brighten her into submission to his
wish.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
U. S. REDS IN RUSSIAN JAIL
Try to Blow Up Building Occupied by
the General Executive
Committee.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Members of
the party deported nearly a year ago
on the Soviet Ark" Buford with EN-
ma Goldman and Alexander Berkman
have attempted to blow up officials OF
the Russian soviet government, accord
ing to information received at the De-
partment of Justice.
The advices said Marcus Orodwosky
and Arthur Katyes were in Jail at Mos
COW for attempting to plant bombs in
a building occupied by the general ex-
ecutive committee of the soviet gov
eminent there.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
CONSTANTINE WON'T QUIT
Former King of Greece Declares He
Will Not Abdicate the
Throne.

Lucerne, Switzerland, Dec. 14.-Con-
stantine of Greece personally declared
he would not abdicate the throne. II
will not abdicate and never had any
such intention" said Constantine in
his farewell interview with the ~or-
preliminary to his depar-
ture for Venice tomorrow, en- route
to Athens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
INDICTS 20 MORE BUILDERS
Stone Contractors Named by New
York Grand Jury in Building
Trust Quiz

New York. Dec. 13.-Twenty-nine
! members of the Cut Stone Contractors
association were indicted by the ex-
traordinary grand jury in connection
with the investigation of the build
s ing trust"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Time Of Her Return.

II saw your mother going to q
neighbor as I crossed the street" said
the lady caller to her friends little
son. "Do you know when she will be
backY
"Yes'm," answered truthful Jimmy.
"She said she'd be back just as soon
as you left"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
200 Killed in Quake.

Rome, Dec 14.-All the villages in
the Tepelent district, southern Albania,
have been destroyed by violent earth
quake, according to an Avlona mes
sage. Two hundred persons are re-
ported killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
SENATE O. KS FARM AID BILL
Passes Committee Resolution Direct
ing Revival of the War Finance
Corporation.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The senate
passed the agriculture committee res
olution directing the revival of the war
finance corporation as measure of
saffording relief to farmers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Moroenthau as Mediator.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The appoint
ment of Henry Morgenthau, former
ambassador to Turkey, as President
Wilson's personal representative to
mediate between Armenia and the
Turkish nationalist is expected.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Holds mindless for Hazinn.

Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 14.-Ten mid
shipmen are held on the station ship,
Reina Mercedes, at the naval academy
here, in connection with alleged haz-
ing, according to Rear Admiral Scales,
superintendent of the institution.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
nnnseueIt confers With Gov. Cox

Columbus, O., Dec. 13.-Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Democratic candidate for
vice president at the recent election,
conferred with Governor Cox at the ex-
ecutive office for several hours. 1t was
their first meeting since election.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
SUGAR props to- eM cents,

New York, Dec. 15.-New low rec
ord prices were established for re-
fined sugar here. The Federal Sugar
Refining company reduced its list price
another half cent to the basis of 8A
cents per pound for fine granulated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Rio Postal Deficit.

Washington, Dec. Evaporation of
the United States postal service for
the fiscal year 1920 resulted in deficit
Of ST., 482, Postmaster General
Burleson shows in his annual report
to the President.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Idaho Miners, PAY Is Cut.

Spokane. Wash, Dec. 15.-Wage re-
auctions of 81 day have been an
nounced by all the mines in the Occur
d'Alene district of northern Idaho, ex-
cept the Bunker Hill and Sullivan. eff
fective January 1.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
SUGAR comnany cuts PAY 1o Per Cent

New York, Dec. 13.-The American
Sugar Refining company announces a
general reduction of 10 per cent in
wages, which affects more than $500
Iaborers in it's northern refneries, and
is effective from December 6.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Hoover Sees HARDING.

Marion, o., Dec. 14-9erbert G.
Hoover arrived in Marion and went
directly to President-elect Harding's
home. Mr.. Hoover gave the President
elect first-hand information concerning
economic conditions in Europe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Martial Law Proclamation.

London, Dec. 15.-General Sir Ne
vile MacReady, in charge Of the Brit
ish military forces in Ireland, issued
the martial law proclamation to the
counties of Cork, Kerry, Tipperary
and Limerick.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
a61 go in FRENCH Arrnv.

Paris, Dec. 14.-Frances standing
army actually consists of 40,5S0 off,
GERS and 840,7O0 men, according to a
report presented by the army commits
sion to the chamber of deputies by
Deputy Colonel Fairy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Hardinn to Rush Peace.

New York, Dec. 13.-One OF the first
acts of the new administration will be
to make peace with Germany and re-
peal the wartime powers Of the Pres
ident Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin
declared here in an address.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
christmas for German Kids.

Berlin, Dec. 14-American soldiers
in the occupied area have contributed
100000 marks toward fund for
Christmas cheer to poor German chill
dren. The money is to be used in pur-
chasing and distributing presents.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Two Die in Fire.

Burlington, Ia, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Har-
ry Lamasky, aged 35 years, and her
sister, Miss A. Kaska, are dead as the
result of burns sustained in fire that
destroyed the Lamasky farmhouse
about five miles south of Brighton, Ia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
LEAGUE o. KS World Court.

Geneva, Dec. 15.-The plan for an
international court which was submit
ted to the assembly by the committee
which had it in charge was unani-
mously adopted by the league assem-
bly,.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Ex.Representative Lewis Ends Ii

Ex-RePresentative Lewis Ends Life.
Montezuma. Ga, Dec. 14.-Former
Congressman e. B. Lewis, president of
the FIRST National bank of Montezuma,
and also of the Lewis Banking com
pany of this city, committed suicide
by shooting himself.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Ana rhat HurtsI

Jud Tunkins says the trouble about
showing a friend where he is all wrong
is that it's always too easy for him to
reciprocate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

of normal weight, 38 above normal
weight, and 148 below normal weight.
There were 1859 of them with defective
teeth, As of whom had corrected work
done, and los with bad tonsils with
Is corrections. Forty.Sour of the
youngsters had defective vision, 8 de-
fective hearing, IA nasal obstruction,
IL defective speech, so with enlarge
ment of glands, 2 with skin disease
and 2 with deformities.
Bank loans in GAINESVILLE have been
cut 100000 since Sept. 8, according
to reports of the six financial institu-
TONS At the same time cash re-
sources increased $164,000. Savings
deposits dropped $4,000, and other de-
posits 100000. Total of loans is now
$6,325, 900, and deposits $8,2S0,000.
Total resources is $1O,398,20 de-
crease of $265, 900.
Fifteen hundred bushels of apples
were harvested this year in the
orchard of James Cherf, the only COM
mercial apple orchard in Langlade
county. 1t contains about 5000 bear
ing trees and is 10 years old.
Superior women are afraid to leave
their homes because of the crime wave
which has swept over that city recent
ly, according to petition of the mo-
ton picture theater owners, who ask
that additional policemen be assigned
to the residence districts. Three more
patrolmen were added.
More than $1,000 was raised in
Marinette recently during tag day
held under the auspices of the Oscar
Falk post, American Legion, and the
womens auxiliary. The money it was
announced would be used to give the
poor children a Christmas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
COPPER WIRE AND NSULA.
TORS.

COPPER WIRE AND NSULA.
TORS.
Sealed proposals will be receiv-
ed at the city clerks Office until
10 o'clock a. m, Saturday, May /,
1920, for:
$50 pounds No. 10 B. & S. medi-
UNI hard drawn base copper wire.
600 pounds No. 10 B. & s. medi-
UNI hard drawn T. B. w. P. copper
wire.
400 No. 9 pony insulators.
Dated at Rock Island, III, this
18th day Of April. 1920.
M. T. RUDGREN.
Commissioner of Accounts and FL
nances and City Clerk.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
On and after this date I will not
be responsible for any debts un-
less contracted by myself. April
"a, 1920.
LYNN GAYLORD.
PUBLIC MOTTO.
will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Mrs.
Sarah McWillians, after this date.
STANLEY McWILLIAMS.
April 23rd. 1920. ,....
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
CARD OF THANKS.

WE DESIRE TO EXPRESS OUR SIN
cere thanks and gratitude to our many
friends and neighbors. who 80 kindly as
sisted US during the illness and death
of our beloved mother. Mrs. Mary Bloom
quist. Especially do we wish to thank
Rev. Mr.. Mordy, and all those who sent
the beautiful floral tributes-The Chill
dreu.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
LEGAL.


Executors Notice.
Esta4e Of Gustav Stengel, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
executrix Of the last will and testament Of
Gustav Stengel. late of the county OF Rock
Island. state OF Illinois. deceased. hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
tho probate court of Rock island county.
at the probate court room. In the dty Of
Rock Island. at the June term. on the hrst
Monday in June. next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 70 At
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate arc
requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated 24th day Of March, A. D. 1920
EMILY s. STENCIL,
Executrix.
MARSHALL 4 MARSHALL,
Attorneys.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
FOR SALE

New concrete mixer; capacity 5
cubic feet, it'll ~ horsepower en-
CINE. Will sacrifice on account of
leaving city. Call after 5 p. m.
1011 Twelfth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26

BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES.
ms 1zfI ms. xcEEsSoRfEs
for bicycles. motorcycles autos: $45
bicycles, complete. S34 so tall colorsI.
Five stores: lis East Third street.
Iowa. Fred Barr supplv Reuse
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
LOST AND FOUND.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

ROYAL POOL HALL. FOR SALE. IN
ouire 1926 Second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26

ATTENTION ELIZA
Rock Inland Lodge,
No. $50. B. p. o. =.
xeetings first and third
Mondays OF each month.
DAN K. BRENNAN.
Exalted Ruler.
c. n. Isaacson. SecrsaaEy.
\ viAtipg heothers slvays
welcome.
Club Rooms: lis 18th s..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26

BALE Oh EXCHANGE Five AC1n
homo in small town. Two hours rids
from Chicago. -Four room house. best
Of soil. Ny equity. $500. z. Hanus-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26

in Price county. the center of the clover,
dairy and potato belt of upper Wiscon-
sin. Write for the official soil map and
booklet to- the County Agricultural
Agent Fhillips Wisconsin
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26
FOR SALE-FARM LANDS,

FREE WISCONSIN BULLETINS. SOIL.
climate. crops. immigration Bureau.
Wisconsin Dept. OF Agriculture. Capitol
s. Madison, Wis.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-26

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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02
GOLD" GEORGE WILSON
A MINSTREL YOUTH

Lovers of minstrelsy in Atlanta are
enjoying a visit of the "dean of all
deans" in this form of entertainm ent,
George Wilson made his appearance
Monday night with Gus Hills Min
strels. a
All the traditions of the present
form of minstrelsy, all that this type
of amusement has contributed toward
the development of the American
stage and all that this wholesome
kind of entertainment represents is
typified in George Wilson.
At the age of 76 years George Will
son is not a palsied, half blind patri-
arch, travelling over the country living
on a reputation made in a forgotten
past, but a comedian of the highest
rank and ability, introducing new
comedy, clever songs and jests, pro-
duced. in a style that no other man
has been able to initiate with success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02

At the Atlanta Monday night ne
was given an enthusiastic reception
by those who knew his achievements
More than three-fourths of century
old and still able to lead the van of
funmakers; thirteen years older than
James Mcintyre of Mcintyre and
Heath; eight years older than Lew
Dockstader; nine years older than
Frank P. McNish and eight years old
er than George Primrose, his old part
ner, who died this summer, this merry
minstrel is still at the top. And ne
has a brother, Fred Wilson, who is
sixteen years his senior and still able
to do jolly blackface turn.
Gus Hill has provided an able array
of supporters for the veteran come
dian, many of them being veterans
themselves. The show is a we'll bal
anced one, not world beater by any
means, but a pleasing show from
start to fnish.-Atlanta Georgian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02
iCARLOAD OF WIRE
BOUGHT BY FARMERS
FROM GOVERNMENT

County Agent Rowell received a
car load of wire he ordered coopera-
lively for the farmers last week. The
car weighed $4,000 pounds, and was
purchased at a wholesale price, and
represented saving of $4,000 for
the farmers. This explains why it
pays to cooperate and order col
'lectively.
He has received a car load of
nitrate of soda this week for the
farmers purchased thru the Govern
ment. This nitrate cost the farmers
$500 per ton F. o. B. Whining
ton, N. c., which of course, is con-
siderable cheaper than the dealers
are selling it for.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02

1, has already exported 100000 more
bales this year than last. In addi'
ton to this an enormous amount OF
cotton now in America has been sold
already. We are facing the absolute
certainty of cotton selling on the
basis of fair price.
"An investigation of the New
York exchange by a committee OF
spinners has been arranged for the
purpose of trying to arrange south
ern warehouses for delivery. How
ever it is too late to lock the door
after the horse is stolen.
"Nine-tenths of the clothing of
the world is made from cotton, there
is a world shortage and the demand
for manufactured goods at unheard
of prices is the greatest on record.
Far higher prices for cotton is an
absolute certainty; you have the
choice to sacrifice your cotton at
prevailing prices, permitting the
other the privilege of reaping what
they have not sown, or of holding
your cotton for just and fair price.
If you have an ounce of sense you
will adopt the latter course.
"Pay no attention to the mislead-
ing statements being issued by peo-
pie who have sold something they do
not own; that they cannot secure and
which does not exist,-the cotton
you have and which they greatly de-
sire for the purpose of releasing
them from their predictment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville.
Court of Common Pleas.
n. J. STOCKMAN, Plaintiff,

County OF AbDeVllle.
Court of Common Pleas.
H. J. STOCKMAN, Plaintiff,
against
LIZZIE SMITH, and others,
Defendants.
By authority of a Decree of Sale
by the Court of Common Pleas for
Abbeville County, in said State, made
in the above stated case, l will offer
for sale, at Public Outcry, at Able
vile C. H., S. c., on Salesday in Jan.
uary, A. D. 1920, within the legal
hours of sale the following described
land, to wit: All that tract or parcel
of land, lying and being in Abbeville
County, in the State aforesaid, con-
tanning One Hundred and Six (106)
Acres, more or less, and bounded by
lands of George White, H. ]. Stock
man, P. Rosenberg and others.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers and stamps.
THOS. P. THOMSON,
12-12-3t. 3w. Master A. c., S. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

An extra teachers examination
will be held in the Abbeville County
Court House on Saturday, January
10th, 1920. All who wish to teach
and draw public funds will please
come on said date.
Examination to begin at 9 a. m.
W. j. Evans,
Co. Supt. of Ed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-01-02
WORLD DEMAND FOR
- COTTON II MILLION

Columbia, Dec. 30.-'tA painstak
ing investigation by the American
Cotton association through the most
reliable sources in Europe for the
purpose of securing all possible in.
formation on the exchange situation
and the European demand for raw
cotton conveys the absolute certainty
of a world demand for 100000
bales of American cotton" says a
statement issued today by j. Skot-
towe Wannamaker, president of the
American Cotton association.
sFrom whence can this cotton
GOMEZ" asks Mr.. Wannamaker. En-
ormous contracts, some at far lower
prices. both for long and short staple
i cotton must be filled. Cotton is dirt
cheap today at one dollar per pound
basis middling.
"The best experts in the country
have confirmed our statements that
the world is facing shortage IN ra"
cotton and that manufactured pro,
ducts from cotton are enormously
oversold. Europe will export more
cotton than any previous year since
the war between the states.
"In our investigation we consulted
the best experts in Europe and Am
erica. We also consulted with the
largest dealers throughout Europe
Our statements that the supply Of
raw cotton has been far oversold al
far lower prices has been confirmed
Many of the mills of America ant
Europe have sold enormous amount:
Of manufactured goods at fabulou!
prices. Europe is alarmed over tht
absolute certainty of a shortage o:
raw cotton.
''Direct offers have been made
from a combination of the larges
European dealers for the largest
amount Of raw cotton ever sold al
= one time or the largest amount ever
sold in several consecutive deals, the
price offered being far above pre-
vailing prices. In desperation and
! to secure raw cotton an offer was
made to pay to the producer the
amount now being deducted for ex-
change by Europe, it being realized
that exchange conditions will finally
become normal.
'sWith the information in hand on
supply and demand, world wide, and
the price of manufactured pro
ducts, I unhesitatingly urge the pro;
ducers to hold their cotton. Europe