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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
SWAN PETERSON OF
EAST MOLINE DIES

Swan Peterson, pioneer Of this
vicinity, passed away at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon in his home,
637 Sixteenth avenue, East Moline.
He had been i'll 10 days. MIR. Peter
son was born in Sweden, Aug. II.
1856, and came to America directly
to Moline with his parents in 1870.
In February. 1886. he married
Hulda Edwald, who preceded him
in death four years ago. Mr.. Pet
erson was employed by the Union
Malleable Iron company, East Mo-
line for IS years. He was a fore
man in one of the departments of
the iron company at the time Of his
death. He was a devoted member
of the East Moline Plymouth Con-
gregational church, having been a
deacon there for many years. He
was formerly member of the East
Moline board of education for four
or five years.
Surviving him are five daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Francis Dick of East Mo-
line, Mrs. Helen Dick of Detroit,
Mich. Alice, Dorothy and Edna, all
at home, one sister, Mrs. Nellie
Sandberg of Chicago, and one
brother. John Peterson of Crete.
Ill. Two grandsons also survive.
Funeral services will be held at
2:30 Thursday afternoon in the
Plymouth Congregational church.
Rev. W. F. Bacon will officiate. Bur-
ial will be in Riverside cemetery,
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Moline and East Moline
The hINSWORTH
HOME ENTERED


Harry Ainsworth's residence at
1925 Fifteenth street A. Moline,
was entered by burglars last night
about IL. The burglars were bus
lily at work when the police tele-
phone rang shortly after IL O'Clock.
Captain Kittilsen and Onicers
Zahn and sWalline were detailed to
the job. One Of the burglars was
IN the Ainsworth cellar and one was
on the outside acting as lookout
man when the police arrived. The
police surrounded the house. The
burglar who was acting as look
out man ran and began sliding
down the hill towards Fifteenth
street. Officer Walline fired, and
believes he wounded the burglar,
but no clue to the injured man has
been found. Officer Zahn ran down
the hill toward Fifteenth street aft.
err the escaping burglar but lost
the trail at Eighth avenue.
In the meantime Captain Kittil-
sen and Ofileer Walline appeared
to have remained at the Ainsworth
residence, waiting for the burglar,
who was in the house. The man
inside did come out but was not
captured. The records have it that
the man was seen sneaking from
the east side of the house towards
Fifteenth street A. One bottle of
wood alcohol was missing this
morning. It SENS that the only
thing the officers did was to pre-
vent the burglary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
FLU INTERPRETERS
WITH MEETINGS

Farm bureau members who had
planned to attend meetings at New
Windsor and New Boston for the
study of farm account systems and
the income tax returns were disap-
pointed on Monday and Yesterday,
due to the prevalence Of influenza
in New Windsor no public meetings
are being allowed. 1t was thought
that the New Boston meeting would
be held, but ]. B. Andrews, an au-
thority from the University of Illi-
nois, has been confined to his home
with an attack Of the flu and the
meeting was postponed on this ac-
count.
A cooperative meeting is being
held at Sunbeam today by the farm
and home bureaus. In the original
plans, Mr.. Andrews was to have
been present at this meeting, but
P. S. Richey, county farm advisor,
is conducting the discussion in his
place.
Members Of the two bureaus are
holding an all-day session with a
basket lunch at noon. Miss Elsie
Gildersleeve, home advisor, is lead
ing the meeting Of the home bu-
reau in cooperation with MIR.
Richey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
FARM BUREAU TO
HOLD IMPORTANT
MEET TOMORROW

Farmers of Mercer county will
have the opportunity tomorrow of
hearing a most thorough discussion
on the subject Of wheat and corn
diseases. Professor ]. G. Heckle-
man of the University of Illinois
has been secured by the farm
bureau to address members of the
association tomorrow at the city
hall auditorium. The meeting is
called for 10 o'clock in the morn
ing and will be concluded at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon.
For many years farmers of Mer-
Ger county have fought diseases OF
small grain, which have caused
much damage Fusarium, or corn
root rot, is the worst enemy Of
Mercer county farmers and has
caused an annual loss Of almost a
million dollars. Professor Hackle-
man has made An extensive study
of his disease and will be prepared
TO answer any questions which may
arise. He is an authority on soils
and other crop questions. and the
discussion is certain to prove bene-
fetal to all who attend.
Because of the fact that Profess
scr Hackleman was the only avail
able authority at this time, only
one meeting is being held, and that
in the county seat so as to give all
farmers of Mercer county an
equal opportunity to hear the dis
cussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
WATSON NAMED
ON COMMITTEE

Robert L. Watson, first vice pres
ident Of the Illinois Municipal
league, which now includes the Illi-
nois Home Rule league, has receiv-
ed list of the members of a COM
mittee which has been appointed to
formulate suggestions, or sugges-
tive provisions, to be presented to
the constitutional convention in an
effort to have them incorporated in
the new state constitution. II is
thought that the principal provis-
ions which will be offered will deal
with state utilities commissions and
with home rule for all cities. Those
who were named on this commit
tee are Commissioner Willis Spauld-
ing of Springfield, Professor John
A. Fairlie of Illinois university,
City Attorney R. L. Watson of Ale
do, Alderman Harry Ellis of Quin-
cy, City Attorney A. B. Stevens of
Springfield, Mayor William Barber
of Joliet, Mayor Robert Rev of
Rockford, City Attorney Baxter OF
Granite City. Mayor kreischer of
Carbonate, Mayor Harry Pearsons
of Evanston, Alderman John A.
Richert, Clifford G. Roe and c. E.
Merriman of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Hog receipts,
10000; weak to Csc lower; bulk,
14.75@15.O0; top price, 15.40@14.90:
medium, 14.75@15.O0; light, 14.9O@
1915; light light. 14.5O@15.0O:
heavy packing sows, smooth, 1875
@14.10; packing sows, rough, 1880
@13.75; pigs. 13.75@1450.,
Cattle receipts, 5000; slow; beef
steers, medium and heavyweight.
choice and prime. 15.00@i7.00:
medium and good, 11.25@15.OO;
common. 9.15@11.25; lightweight,
good and choice, 12.25@16.00: COM
mon and medium, S.75@12.25;
butcher cattle. heifers, 6.65@13.OO;
cows, 6.65611.75; Gamers and cut
tiers. 5.50M6.65; veal calves. 1900
@1S.50; feeder steers. S.00@12.OO;
stocker steers, 7.10@10.50.
Sheep receipts, 10000; strong;
lambs, "a pounds down 10000
1885: culls and common, 10000
1875: ewes. medium, good and
choice, 10.00@13.0O; culls and COM
mon, 6.50@9.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
NOTHING new
IN STRIKE O.
PHONE Gin,
Subscribers Voice Complains n
the Delay In Getting Cen
nections Now,

Complications which have =.
in the strike OF telephone ope,s-
seem to put a settlement in ~ \ |
tant future. Employees Of the -
pany assert that no action n ~
taken by the company tendIp, !
wards a settlement and ttIas
claim that they will not return \
til their demands have been ~ 4
benefit dance is to be held d N
Mercer hall for the girls on Str
day night.
Friends and sympathizer, n,
adopted plans for stagine n
dance, the proceeds Of which =
60 to the girls. Judging ~ 4
amount of enthusiasm display,a /
support OF the strikers, the d,,s
will be a we'll attended affair
Rumors to the effect that I'm,
girls have returned to the svtA
board were discredited By n
strikers and by employees Of d
company. It has been stated 4
good authority that attempts b.,
been made to bring girls from q
Of town to take the place Of i
strikers but according to latest :
ports no success has been met
Rumors to the effect that d
company would refuse to take b.
any Of the girls on strike have 4
peared without foundation.
though no offers have been made
the girls they have received
word to the effect that they Won
not be allowed to return il they
elect.
Residents Of the city seem to
developing more irritable signs
the company's delay in BRING
about a settlement Several
stances have been cited by citiil
that very important telepho
communications could not be ma
Although the company makes "A
fort to handle all sick calls and
prepared to handle any emergsl
calls, business must necessss
suffer because OF the lack Of "
connections. No confirmation
the report of a wholesale reno
Of the company's telephones
been received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04

1Aieago, -. l.--lGatssial DE-
6es II the corn maxket today
NE due for the most part to SYM
sDafhy With the demornli1ation Of
'1tsfitng exchange. To some ex-
TENT, the virtual embargo on grain
fAhlpments eastward from Chicago
MS also . depressing influence.
selling, however. was not Of an
sergent character. Opening prices.
Nhich ranged from Ac to Inc low
~, with May 1.33h to. 1.3l, and
July 1.30K TO 151. were followed
~ moderate further setback.
Oats weakened with corn. After
opening Nc to &c on, including
May 1t S1hc 10 81kc, the market
continued TO sag.
Provisions were pulled down by
the fresh break In exchange. There
was also a big increase shown in
contract stocks OF lard at western
packing points.
Subsequently, liquidation assum-
ed considerable proportions, and
there was a decided shrinkage OF
values. especially for nearby deliy-
les. The close was unsettled, INC
to SIC net lower, with May 1.32A
to 1.32A, and July 1.29as to 1.29B
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
ADDITIONAL ALEDO
CHILD SUDDENLY
DIES AFTER VERY
BRIEF SICKNESS

Clark, the 2-day-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. d. J. Vanatta, died after a
very brief illness shortly after noon
today. He was taken suddenly sick
about 10 O'Clock this morning. Mr..
Vanatta is the manager Of the Aledo
and 10 cent store.
The parents had been supremely
happy over the little newcomer and
their many friends in the town had
rejoiced with them. Then the blow
fell and changed the Joy into deep
grief. Aledo mourns with thela the
loss of the child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Weather Forecast

Chicago and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Thursday; low
est temperature tonight about Is
degrees above zero; slowly rising
temperature Thursday: fresh to
moderate northeast to east winds
becoming southeast Thursday.
Illinois: Mostly cloudy tonight
and Thursday; slowly rising tenn
perature Thursday.
Missouri: Cloudy tonight; Thurs
day unsettled with slowly rising
temperature. probably light rain in
west portion.
Wisconsin: Mostly cloudy tonight
and Thursday with rising tempera-
ture, except stationary in extreme
southeastern portion tonight.
Iowa: Cloudy and slightly warm
er tonight; Thursday unsettled
with warmer in east and probably
light snow or rain in west portion.
Indiana: Cloudy tonight; Thurs
day fair and warmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
BOWLERS RETURN
DOWNHEARTED AT
TOURNAMENT PLAY

Aledo bowlers. who attended the
bowling tournament in Aurora yes
terday, brought home little more
than disappointment. Judging from
the few available figures the Aledo
men suffered some kind of an at
tack which prevented their work
on the alleys. Lee Candor was the
only Aledo man capable Of rocking
the wooden men at the far end OF
the alley. Lee toppled the pins for
a total Of something over 600 in
the singles. The 5-men team was
an almost complete failure, a little
over $500 being rolled. Members
OF the team which returned to the
city this morning stated that the
least said about the doubles the
better. They refused to give dx-
ures showing the standing Of their
erE11fxaftnn-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
ALL SECTIONS
WANT SCHOOLS
ON new BASIS
Many Petitions for Elections Are
Received in Office Of County
Superintendent.

Residents Of Mercer county in
terested in the public schools are
taking several moves preparatory
to establishing community and con-
solidated schools. Several elections
have already been held in the coun-
ty and more petitions have been
filed requesting a vote on the sub
ject. County Superintendent OF
Schools G. E. Plat has been busy
over the county addressing gather
ings of voters DESTROYS OF recefv-
ing enlightenment on the question.
Tie latest petition to be filed was
that of Joy.
The Joy community. requesting
consolidation, constitutes terri
tory containing parts OF seven
school districts. The election on
this particular petition cannot be
held for 80 days on account OF q
paragraph in the laws. The COM
munity with Reynolds as a center,
and which includes two school dis
tricts of Mercer county and two In
Rock Island county, will vote on
the question on next Monday.
At Millersburg an election is TAX
ing place today with community
high school as the objective. The
Millersburg community comprises
territory including part of Perry
ton, Duncan, Millersburg and Mer-
Ger township, making a total Of ID
school districts represented. A
petition was filed Monday from
Burgess, the prayer of which was
for a community high school. The
time for this election has not been
set.
On next Wednesday, Feb. II, the
voters of that district around
North Henderson, which was re-
Gently allowed a community high
school, will cast votes in the cleo
ton of a board Of directors, whose
duty will be to open negotiations
for the new building. In the case
of a community high school. the
district elects five members for the
board of directors. These mem
bers choose their own president and
secretary. In the case Of a console
dated school, the vters elect six
members for the school board and
president. The secretary OF a
school board in a consolidated dis
trict is chosen from among the
memrbes.
Mr.. Platt has been requested to
address a meeting in Marston to-
uorrow. His subject will be The
community and consolidated
schools" The residents OF that ter
ritory have noted the activities in
other parts Of the county and have
/, requested enlightenment that they
make take necessary steps to pet
ter their educational facilities.
Action throughout Mercer county
in the endeavor to establish a bet
ter educational system has become
so general that it is question for
Aledo people to consider. In the
event of a community high school
at Millersburg it is believed that
part of Mercer township will be lost
| to Aledo unless some action is
taken. Already the city Of Aledo
is making preparations to build q
new school. 1t has been suggested
that they reconsider the question
ard form a community high school,
or consolidate with nearby school
districts and have Aledo the center
of education for a considerable
| amount of territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
La GRIPPE, NOT
FLU, IN ALED0
Only Four Cases Of Spanish Disease
Prevalent in the City at
Present.

The serious spread Of Spanish in
fluenza in Aledo is considered IN
likely in view Of the fact that only
four cases exist at the present time,
and it has not been necessary to es-
tablish quarantines.
But Aledo people are experience
ing a siege Of the old fashion grip,
according to members of the board
OF health. Warning is issued that
patients should be isolated.
The schools are hard hit. About
one-third Of the high school stu
dents are absent from studies, eth
er on account Of illness on their
own part or through necessity in
caring for others. In the first and
second grades, listing about one
hundred pupils, Is are reported i'll.
New Windsor is facing . serious
situation as regards flu. 1t has
been necessary there to forbid pub
lie gatherings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
PRESENT GAS
RATES STAND


Until further action is taken by
the Illinois public utilities commits
sion the Peoples Power Co. is al
lowed to continue the present gas
rates in Moline, East Moline, Rock
island and Silvis. Notice to this
effect was received by the Peoples
Power Co. today in answer to their
petition for a continuation OF pres
emit gas rates. The order is the re-
suit of q long drawn out controver-
sy and the final action comes as the
result Of the report made by the
gas engineer sent here by the COM
sion several months ago. An ex-
haustive investigation Of the service
and plant was made by this expert
and although the city attorneys for
the four cities affected were in
yited to appear before the commits
sion for cross examination Of power
company officials, they declined the
privilege when the report was
shown them.
It is shown in the report that net
returns on the original investment
Of $1,602,2SS in the gas plant and
equipment, has been 5.34 per cent,
instead OF the huge profits which
the company has been reported to
have been earning. The report also
shows the increase in the cost of
labor materials and operation and
maintenance. sp
The Peoples Power Co. under the
provisions of the order must make
quarterly reports to the commits
sion concerning its earnings and
cost of operation and duplicate of
this report must be made with the
mayors of the cities affected. Moth
ing in the order prevents the re-
opening of the case ii occasion
warrants such action.
The present rate Of 81 per 1000
cubic feet is less than the franchise
allows the company to charge, and
is the same rate as existed in 1916,
according to r. B. Mcdonald, gen.
eral manager Of the company.
The controversy just settled be-
gan in May, 1918, when the first Or
der allowing the company to estab-
lish the 81 rate was entered for one
year. On May 13, 1919, a supple
mental order was entered for six
months and at the meeting on Oct.
IS, 1919. the city attorneys of the
cities affected were present and
presented their arguments. An
other supplemental order was is
sued Nov. 5. inviting the city at
torneys to cross examine the offic-
ials of the company and the rec
ords but they failed to appear.
Difficulties encountered by all
public utilities corporations in Sc
curing financial aid in extension
and improvement of properties was
pointed out by Mr.. Mcdonald today.
All money borrowed by railroad
and public utilities corporations is
at a 10 per cent rate, while in the
local case the net return is only
| 5.34 Der cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Kansas Civ Livestock,

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. Hog
receipts. 5000; steady; bulk, 14.70
@15.00: heavies, 14.70@149O; med
iums, 1475@15.3O; lights, 1860
1925; packing sows, 13.50@14.00;
pigs, 13.00@16.00.
Cattle receipts, 1000; lower to
steady; heavy beef steers; choice
and prime, 14.50@16.5O; medium
and good, 12.00@14.50; common
and medium, 8.0O@11.25; heifers,
6.90@13.00; cows. 6.75@12.00; veal
calves, 13.00@15.50; feeder steers,
S.00@13.00; stocker steers, 5000
1925.
Sheep receipts. $500; lower;
lambs, 16.75@19.3O; yearling weth-
ers, 14.75@17.25; ewes, 9.S5@12.25:
breeding ewes. S00@14.25; feeder
lambs, 14.75@17O0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Money CRISIS
CAUSE Of LOSS
N ALL SHARES

. New York, Feb. 4.-Rallies were
cancelled before IL O'Clock on the
stock exchange when leading for
eign exchanges dropped to lower
records and heavier selling OF
stocks resulted. Losses in all &C.
tive shares and miscellaneous
specialties were increased by to
s points. investment rails also
feeling the force Of the movement.
1t was reported that the banks had
provided funds to meet Wall
streets credit requirements. Evil
IDENTIFY, this did not apply to spec
ul1tive operations. in which con-
siderable involuntary liquidation
was observed. Liberty bonds were
lower as also were various foreign
issues. Call money opened at IA
per cent. yesterdays rate.
~ l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
The Day in Davenport

sion Monday night failed to take
action In regard to Dempsey's part
in the big war. Some talk in re-
gard to the issue was heard but
the members postponed action I'M
til a future meeting. A number of
legion posts throughout the coun-
try are attacking the champion for
his war record or rather his lack
of war record.
Burglar Alarm Works. Home
made burglar alarms sometimes
work. At $3.50 yesterday morning
there was a crash in the basement
Of the residence OF DR.. Carl Voll-
mer in Mcclellan Heights. 1t was
the burglar alarm. The police we're
notified. A squad was rushed to
the scene, but the would-be thieves
had escaped. They had jimmied the
lock off the cellar door. but in shov-
ing the door open they had knock
ed down the heavy ironing board
just inside. The crash awakened
members of the household and
frightened the marauders away.
Prisoner Attacks Sheriff. AT
tempting to break out of the county
Jail by assaulting Deputy Sheriff
Harvey Parrish. Joe Roper, holdup
bandit. severely beat up the deputy
and all but escaped shortly before
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Ro-
per pulled gun which he had con-
cealed on his person. He attempt
ed to disarm the deputy, but failed.
In the fight which ensued the dep
uty and the bandit beat each other
over the head with their guns for
several minutes. While neither was
seriously injured, each was badly
cut up. Roper was being taken
before Judge +. ID. Let's for SEN
tence at the time. He was given
an indeterminate term of 20 years.
Had it not been for the timely ar
rival of the jailer, Roper might have
escaped. The jailer assisted the
deputy in overpowering the bandit.
Roper is an ex-service man. He
held up several people during the
evening Of Jan. IL.
Capitalize New Company-Capi-
ltalized at $150.000. the Champion
Service company filed its articles
of Incorporation yesterday at the
court house. The preferred stock
is held at 500 and 5000 shares of
common stock at $40 per share.
The business of the company will
be to deal in gasoline, lubricating
oils. greases and other petroleum
products The officers are E. ]. Nc
kinlcy. president. and H. A Craw-
ford, secretary and treasurer.
To Hold Banqnet-Employes Of
the J. H. C. Petersen's Sons COM
pany store will hold . banquet at
the Hotel Blackhawk the evening
of Wednesday. Feb. IL. The ban
Quet will be held In the gold room
Of the hosiery. Reservations for
800 plates have been made BY the
! officials Of the big concern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago. Feb. 4. Corn, No. 4
mixed. 1.43Q1.441z; No. 5 mixed,
l4161421s; No. 3 yellow. 1.47@
LAO; No. 4 yellow. 1.4341.45h; No.
3 yellow. 1.4211,421s No. white.
1.47@l.4S; No. white, 1.44ls O.
1.46; No. Lite. 1,42.
3SOats. No white, S76S7A. No.
white. S64 6ssc; No. 3 white,
G5A@s6&c; No. white, SEC.
Rye. No. 2, 1.55A @1.55h.
Barley, 1.s5n1.46.
Timothy seed. 10.50G14.50.
Glover seed. 45.00G59.00.
Pork. nominal.
Lard, 20.50.
Ribs, lS.75119.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
MOLINE BRIEFS

Walter Peterson, driver of a coal
wagon, was injured yesterday after
noon and part Of his load of coal
was scattered on the pavement at
Sixteenth street and Twenty-ninth
avenue, Moline, as result of a COL
lision between the wagon and q
street car. Peterson's injuries are
not serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
Moline Obituary
Mrs. John r. GiImnre.

Mrs. John r. Gilmore, resident Of
Moline. died at 4:30 this morning
in her home. PALS Eighteenth street.
Moline. Ruth Cheney was born
June 10. 1897. in Golden, Colo. and
was married to John r. Gilmore
June II, 1918, in Rock Island. who
survives her with her parents. Flu
neral services VIII be held at 2
o'clock Frida~ afternoon in the
Danielson & Fur-ic chapel. Burial
Will be in Ri~er de cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-04
In the Lodges

Invitations are asked for the 81
cial and initiation of Mystic Wofil
ers of the World to be held at th
Mercer hall tomorrow night. All
members of the lodge have bsts
urged to attend and others holdir,
invitations will be admitted. This
is the first of a series of entertain.
ments by the Mystic lodge -!
should prove very popular.