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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20

Mrs. Nellie Bradley of Cleveland,
Ohio, arrived in Geneseo Saturday
evening to visit at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Hoeft of
East Main street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
HOMESTEAD SOLD.

SSpeclal to The Argus.)
Aieco, Dec. 20.-The Mary J. VII
son homestead at Sherrard was
SOLD at public auction Saturday aft
ernoon to E. E. Sincox for the co,,-
sideration of $f,100.
James A Allen of AIedo, master
IN chancery,- cried the sale which
was falrly wei attended. The
property consisted OF a house. lot
and summer kitchen
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Plan Years Work

On Wednesday evening all the Of
acers and teachers OF the local
Sunday school Will meet for the
purpose of laying plans for the
coming years work. A goal of $50
enrolled members has been set to
be reached during the coming three
months, and every effort viii be
used to accomplish this. Oficers
for the coming year will be elected
next Sunday morning during the
Sunday school hour. Every mem
Der is urged to be present at this
election.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
GIVE PARTY IN
HONOR OF SONS
OATH BIRTHDAY
Especial Correspondence

Viola. Dec. 20.-Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Mclaughlin entertained at
their nome on Sunday in honor of
the z4th birthday anniversary of
their son Clarence. A large num-
Der of relatives and friends were
present.
The dinner was very elaborate
with handsome birthday cake
adornlng the center of the table
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Green and
daughter, Leona of Geneseo, were
out-of-town guests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Unit Meeting.

A meeting of the Bowling unit of
the home bureau will be held on
Thursday, Dec. 29, at the home of
Mrs. Sandy Coyne. Miss Lucille
Allen, home advisor, will be pres
ent. Members who have food cal
endars are requested to bring them
to the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
WEST SHERRARD

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto wicker ac-
companied by Mrs. Addie ColIing-
wood, motored to Rock Island
Wednesday to do Christmas shop-
ping.
Little Dale Thuren is I'D and
around at this writing after a three
weeks illness with admits and
complications of influenza and
quinsy.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schurr. ac-
companied by Misses Ollie Schurr
and June and Mary Gibson, were
shopping in Rock Island and Day-
export Wednesday.
A large number from here at
tended the dedication of the new
high school in Sherrard Thurs
day night.
Mrs. Barbara Beck is III with a
cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thuren and
Anna Thuren motored to Rock Is
land Thursday.
All the news all the time-The
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Mrs. Neville Dies.

Mrs. William A. Neville, resident
of Kewanee for more than half
century and widely known through
out this vicinity, was summoned
by death at the St Francis hospital
here yesterday. She is the mother
of Attorney Russell T. Neville, Re
publican candidate for representa-
tive in the legislature from this
district. For Il years Mrs. Neville
was mistress of records and cor
respondence for the Pythian Sis
tiers of Kewanee. Besides her nus
band she leaves two sons and
daughter. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, burial IN kewanee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
BAZAAR ADDS NEAT
SUM TO TREASURY
Especial Correspondence.)

Erie, Dec 20.-The annual din
ner, supper and baZar given by the
! Erie Christian church Saturday was
a fine success, despite the stormy
day. The grosr proceeds were 1925
and as there was very little eX-
penSe, nearly the entire amount
will be added to the society treas
ury.
Former Pastor breaches.
Rev. J. Scott Hyde, a former pas
tor of the Erie Christian church,
occupied the pulpit at that church
Sunday morning and evening. Rev.
Hyde retired from the ministry
about two years ago and is en-
gagged in farming west of Erie, but
at the request OF the church, occu-
pied the pulpit Sunday in the alb
sence of the regular pastor. Rev
Ricketts,, who resigned the charge
recently, has gone TO look for an
other location.
Personals.
Mrs Wesly Roos, who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia, is now
considerably improved and the
nurse from Davenport has been
dismissed.
Little Mildred Vrooman, who has
been seriously i'll with pneumonia,
is also reported to be slightly i'm
proved
Mrs. George Sawyer, who came
from Rock Island with the remains
of her husband for burial in the
Erie cemetery last Wednesday, has .
gone to Fenton, Ill, to spend a |
short time with her daughter, Mrs. |
George GOodin, and from there will |
go to Morrison, Ill, to visit another
Mrs. Wallace Chaplin, and
family before returning to Rock
Island.
Bert Byam and family will move
to Morrison. Ill, this week as Mr..
Byam- who has been deputy sheriff
for this part of the county, has
been appointed successor to Deputy
Sheriff Berry of Morrison. Mr.
Berry has received the appointment
of postmaster at Morrison and will
enter upon his new duties soon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
COLLISION WITH
TRAIN Is FATAL
Especial Correspondence. }


Annawan, Ill, Dec. 2O.-DougIas'
crossing, near Annawan, was the
scene of a fatal accident last Sat
urday, which resulted in death for
one Of the participants. The acct
dent occurred when the Rocky
Mountain Limited colIided with a
heifer belonging to Charlie Doug
las OF Annawan.
Walter OFT of Hooppole was quite
successful with his exhibit of fancy
geese and Rouen ducks at the In
ternational poultry show at the
Coliseum at Chicago. He received
four second and one third prizes
on the geese and one fourth prize
on the ducks
w. Fl. Biggs, who was visiting
his daughter, Mrs. D. J. Holzinger.
had the misfortune to slip on the
icy porch Sunday night, and fall
ing, broke two of his ribs. He will
be confined to his daughters home
for some time.
Harry Mackey, who had
long siege with appendicitis at the
kewanee hospital some time ago,
has suffered a relapse and had to
be taken to the hospital again Mon
day. The surgeons viii operate
today.
Florence Ferguson returned from
Boston Sunday night. She stopped
day in Chicago. where she
attended the grand opera Sunday
Miss Abigail Fisher, formerly of
feneseo, entertained them at din
ner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
STUDENTS Will
PRESENT PLAYS
Especial Correspondence

Albany, Dec. 20.-An all-school
entertainment is to be given We'd
nesday night at Community hall for
| the purpose of replenishing the
school library. Two one-act plays
will be staged and a playlet, Dick
ems Christmas Carols" Other num-
bers will be given by the different
grades.
Christmas shopping is on in
good earnest this last week. The
postoffice is a busy place and a
spirit of good will and happiness
prevails.
J. W. Ivey of the Ivey & Sons
Monument company, of Mt. Carroll.
is a business visitor in Albany to-
day.
Great preparations are underway
for the union Christmas exercises
to be held Sunday night in the
Presbyterian church. A tree bear
ing a treat for every child in the
community will be the central fig
ure
Theodore Higgins is very sick.
pneumonia having developed in the
right lung and high temperature
makes the case quite alarming.
Mrs. Warren, a trained nurse. took
charge OF the case Sunday night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Dies at Hospital.

Michael Clifford, for many years
a resident of Kewauee, passed
away at St Francis hospital al
noon today. He had been il i'll
health for more than q year Mt
Clifford was 60 years Old. Burial
will be in kewanee, funeral serY-
ices Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Mrs. Milstead Hostess.

About 80 members attended the
regular monthly meeting of the
missionary society of the Presby-
terrain church held recently with
Mrs. William Milstead. After the
business session, refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Christmas PMfy.

On next Friday evening the chill
oren OF the community will hold
their annual Christmas entertain
ment at the church Following the
entertainment and Christmas tree
party will be held In the base
ment where coffee and sandwiches
are to be served
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
GIVE
Shoes:

What gift is more
practical, or will give
more actual service
than a pair of good
shoes?
-Thatn,ine egood
shoes IS proven by my
guarantee with every
PAIR, a new pair or
money back If not
perfectly satisfactory.
And you will be
neutrality-suspicious.
my low prices.
Open evenings for
the convenience of
Christmas shoppers.
ILLINOIS SHOE SHOE
Shoes@and Repairs
1928 Second Avenue
Opposite Postoffiee
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Nav Conversions.

After six weeks OF evangellst-c
effort, which was crowded with sue"
cess in every way, the JaDeTnacis
gospel meetings. conducted by tie
Harper gospel team Of Fairfield.
Iowa, were brought TO a close Win
rousing meeting Sunday. There
were G6l converts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Lecture Course Pleases.

The first number of the lecture
course was given at the opera
mouse last week and was consid-
ered one OF the best numbers ever
gwen here. Prof. Adrian was the
speaker and gave a most interest
ing lecture on agriculture and
plant culture A large crowd was
in attendance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
ELECT OFFICERS
FOR COMING YEAR
Especial Corresoondenee !

y
Burgess, Dec. 20.-At a recent
meeting of the ladies' aid society
OF the Burgess church, held at the
manse, the following officers for the
year were elected:
President-Mrs. ]. E. Gladson-
Vice president-Mrs. Esther Ham
ilton.
Secretary-Mrs. May Pearson.
treasurer - Mrs. Edythe Nc
Laughlin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
New School Officers.

At an election of Sunday school
officers held at McConnell's chap
ell, Mrs. Arthur Miller was elected
superintendent, and Harold Moffitt,
assistant superintendent.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20

Ill, preached at the Pleasant Ridge
church last Sunday morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
woodruff Defeats AInha-

Last Friday evening the Wood
hull basketball team defeated the
team from Alpha, Ill. The final
score was q to 5. Carlson of
Woodruff was the high tosser for
Woodruff. He Gagged eight field
goals.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
~Uncle Toms Cabin Billed.

Next Tuesday, Dec. 26, William
A. Kibble's uncle Toms Cabin"
will be a popular priced matinee
for ladies and children at 2:3O D.
m. Mr.. Kibble has the reputation
OF presenting the best production
OF Mrs. Stoves story before the
public today. There will be
street parade at noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
81 STILL STILLS
KEWANEE BOAST
Especial Correspondenoe)

Kewanee. Ill, Dec 20,-Accord-
ing to Commissioner of Public
Health and Safety c. Z. Wilson OF
Kewanee the police department
here has coDfiscated 81 stills since
the coming of prohibition The de
partment believes this record com
pares favorably with that of any
other city the size Of keWanee IN
the state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Moving Ont.

Monday was about as busy a day
as you could imagine at the GaIva
pavilion. 1t is quite a sight to see
1000 prize chickens moved. The
result of the awards have not all
been prepared.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
JAP LINER LEAKING

Portland. Ore, Dec. 2O-The Ian
anese steamer Texas. bound for
hoDe, reported she was leaking
oaoiy and had lost three men over
board In q storm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Wrestler Injured.

"Swede" Oberg, Galva's weller
weight wrestler, received an injury
last week which will prevent him
from appearing in several matches
which he had scheduled. Mr.. Oberg
was riding a horse, when the ami
NAL stumbled and fell. pinning the
rider beneath him. The hgaments
in Oberg's leg were badly torn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
CHURCHES FORM
BASKET TEAMS
First of Inter-Church Games to Be
Played Tonight at Presby-
terrain Church.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, Dec. 20.-A number
of churches of this city have or
ganized basketball teams and Will
play a series of inter-church games.
The first of these will be played
at the Presbyterian church gymna-
sum this evening, the opposing
teams representing the Unitarian
and Presbyterian churches and will
begin at s o'clock.
The Unitarian church team is
composed of Phineas Morrow:
Thomas Taylor, Carl Porter-Shir-
ley, Clyde Ellis, Doane Martin, c.
W. Porter-Shirley and Elmer F'ragd.
The members of the Presbyterian
team are: Roy Lewis, o. S. Ste
vens, Willis Drehmer, Dale Snow,
Earl Offerle, Fred REG and Law
renee Kay. In addition to these
two church teams the Grace, Meth
odist, Congregational and the Gene
SEQ Collegiate institute have teams
which are practicing regularly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Destroyed by Fire.

The main residence at Shady
Beach, the popular summer resort,
about eight miles northwest of
Geneseo on Rock river, was de-
stroyed by fire last Saturday night
at about II o'clock. The home
was occupied by Eugene Lawless,
who has conducted Shady Beach
during the past season The house
was totally destroyed and most of
the furniture was lost The dam
age will reach about $4,000 and is
partially insured. The cause of the
fire is unknown.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
GIRL Is HOSTESS
ON 8TH BIRTHDAY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Milan, Dec. 20.-Little Miss Mar
garet Cohen will entertain several
little friends at supper this eve
ming in honor of her eighth birth
day anniversary. Covers will be
laid for six, after which games Will
be enjoyed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
PAGEANT To
BE FEATURE
OF PROGRAM
| Christmas Exercises to be Given at
Pleasant Ridge Church ON
Friday Evening.
Especial Correspondence.)

Bowling, Dec. 2o.-The Christ
mas Story" a pageant by mem
bers of the young peoples class.
will be feature in the entertain
ment to be given on Friday eve
ming by the Sunday school of Pleas
ant Ridge church. Mrs. s. Hutch
inson and Mrs. William Milstead
have been appointed to arrange for
the treat for the children Follow
ing is the program which will be
presented:
Joy to the World''-Congrega-
ton.
Prayer.
Recitation-Bernic Lphardt.
Recitation-Earl Martin.
Song, Silent Night" = Helen
Parkhurst
Recitation-Eva Hoffman.
observation-disclosures Vance.
Recitation-Jack Champion.
Exercise-Four girls of the pri-
mary.
Recitation-MaryL iphardt.
Recitation-Ruth Hoffman.
Exercise-Four girls of the True
Blue class.
'"The Christmas Story" pageant
by members.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Breaks Arm.

While cranking a car at the
Larson-Lundberg garage last eya-
ming Elmer BOline had the misIeE-
tune to break the small bone Of ms
right arm. The large bone was
also thrown out OF place.
All the news all tLe time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20
Returned Home.

Bert Wilbur. a well known GaIya
Young man, returned home here
Sunday morning from Marshall
town, Iowa. Bert went to Iowa last
March and has been employed on a
farm near that city. He reported
that the crops there this past sea-
son were good. He will remain
here this winter and will return
next spring to the same locality.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20

Mrs. Frank Crompton. ST., has
received word from Rochester,
MINI, that her sister, Mrs. Fred
Parker of Hiilsdale, Ill, had rallied
nicely from the operation perform
ed Friday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20

Charles Johnson of Wayne, Neb.,
is spending several days at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Emma Mar
tin Mr.. Johnson will also visit
with relatives in the tri-cities be-
fore returning home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-20

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

EXIDE BATTERIES Guaranteed for two years. 291 John St. Barnum 7157 RIB dll~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

SOUTH PARK AVE. GARAGE zAJ1 kinds of used cars for sale All kinds of accessories. Cor. Park Ave. and Johnson St Noble 766.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
For Sale or Exchange

GARAGE AND GOOD WILL. consist ing of three buildings, 27x57 and loft, 14x14 service station, lot 50x230: condl- tions necessitates immediate disposal. 1NS6 A22aIl*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
Furnished Rooms,

SIS FAIRFIELD AV E., nice -urIishe4i
 room tor man and wife. All improve
 ments. Central locality. Privilege e light housekeeping 25a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
$$$on $$% TIMES CLASSIFIED 'sWANT ADS" r%s1%& %5
Opticlan

F. LYMAN G SON, OpIrometrists. l2s State St. Eye examinations. Watches.
 clocks. jewelry. Repair work Sf all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

AUTO WASHING Automobiles Washed and Polished. Storage with washing. Open evenings .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
Help Wanted-Male

" AN, ED-Reliabie man acr as bls- trict Superintendent to book orders 10. F'rui. and Ornamental Trees, Roses ana Shrubery and engaSS sub-agentS eA- elusive territory Pay weekly. Apply At once, Fruit Growers NuE1eries. New ark, Now York sta ate. Gouall-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
Roofing

ROOFING & REPAIRING
 Slate surface. Neponset Product used; Woodin & Jankowski. cor. Grand and ROOFINC-All kinds of roonng and re- pairing Fanton & Roberts, 504 West Ave. Bar. 1852 Formerly H. C. Gould
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
Automobiles

AUTOMOBILES-Hign prices paid for late models. If you want to sell your
 car and get epot cash call BarnuE0 LUTOMOBTLES from s150 up. Chap
 mans new place. 300 Maplewood Ave Noble 11S6-6 AZ3aiI~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25
Services Offered

ALL REPAIRS,
 Of Bicycles, Graphophones done whila you wait work guaranteed. We're after yoTr steady trade. Freedland's cornes Stata St and Iranistan Ave.
 AMERICAN HAND LAUNDRY-Merd- ;ne- daruing buttons sewed on free rf charge 9S South Ave Phone con- nection D15ds" Al ELECTRICAL WORK. Old houses cTet iaIty. s. A. Robinson 49 Boston I errace- Phone Bar. 221s-13. ART PRINTERY English and Foreign Printing. s24-s2s East Main Street lall- X SHES-I I2 2E,MOVEp. Cellars Cleaned. HSiarti,,1 of all kinds. Prompt service Satisfaction guarantsed; James N: fNnad- 2s2 Main Sr- Nonia in72 T2aalls
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

c. GOTTHARDT.
 Automobile Repairing and zOverhauling. Efficient service. Reasonable rates Con. suit us. 1b4 Burroughs St.. near East Main. Barnum 1158-5. U10oS"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

SUMMERFIELD AUTO SALES CO.,
 corner Rarnum and Bruce Ayes stew, art trucks. capacity 3-4. l. 1l.z Ai-A and 1-2 ton. Also Comruonwe 1l.h pieasss ure cars. easy terms Phona. str Ieo is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-25

WINDSHIELD GLASS And Rodv Glasses while you wait. Auto Lamp and Glass Shop, 164 Elm St. Bridgeport. Conn. Bz.oos-
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
IN NATIONAL.
 CONVENTION
American Legion Urges
 Immediate Passage of Bonus Bill.

Kansas. City, Nov. 3.-The last two resolutions passed be- fore the closing of the American Legion's national convention bore on the Federal eompensa- tion for soldiers. Both are, ln favor of immediate enactment of a bonus bill, and one deplores the request of President Hard ing and the acquiescence of Con- gress to delay the passage of a measure for immediate compen- sation..
 Vice President Coolidge, in speaking for Harding, told the delegates that the Legion men were the heirs of the patriotic ideals of Lincoln, Washington and Roosevelt, and declared that nothing is closer to the heart of the President, than to make fe- lief for incapaeitated war vet erans absolutely complete.
 Hanford Macruder, of Mason City, Iowa, was chosen national commander.
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
A BID FOR
 s. A. BANK
Provides Sum Sufficient to Pay Depositors
 60 Per Cent

r Seattle, Nov. 4srA bid sub n1dtted to the supervisor of State banking by, an organizationscom- posod mainly of the Bank of Washington and the Lumber mems Bank, proposes to- pur- chase the entire assets of the de- funct Scandinavian American American Bank.
 The bid, if jit.ais, accepted by the State supervisor, provides a sum sufficient to pay all deposit ors sixty per cent of their claims and to pay in full all depositors with claims,cf one hundred dol- lars or less.
 The bid also provides--for the eventual settlement in full of all claims of preferred creditors as shey may arise. =
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
400 COAL
 MINES IDLE
10000 Indiana Miners Walk Away From
 Work.

Indianapolis, Nov. 3.-Work in over four hundred coal mines in this State came to a complete standstill today as result of the walkout of more than twenty thousand miners.
 Negotiations between operat- ors and employees, though under way for some time. have proved futile. Failing to reach an agree ment, the walkout occurred to- day, as previously threatened.
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
New Outline Map of Alaska.

Washington, Nov. 3.-TheS Govern nent Geodetic Survey Department has just received from.the press-a new out line map of. Alaska, showing outlines from the Arctic to the State of Wash sngton, and includes all the. Aleutian islands and part of Eastern Siberia.
 The map is prepared on the Lambert comic projection plan, and is claimed so4be in many ways the most reliable nap os Alaska yet issued
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
Ban Lifted on Alaska
 Marten and Beaver

Washington. - Ap open season in Alaska for. tra pping beaver and marten has been proclaimad by the Depart ment of Agriculture. Under the new regulations, recently promulgated, the season will vary in different districts, but generally trapping will be permit ted from November to December, in elusive.
 Beaver have been protected since 1910, apd marten since l3I6. the regu- latioDs having been made at time when it appeared that both beaver and marben were threatened with extinc- tion.
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
ALASKA'S
 RAILROAD
Bill Authorizing Four Millions Is Passed
 By the. House.

Washington, Nov. f. = The House today passed and sent to the Senate the bill authorizing an appropriation of four million dollars to complete the con- struction of the Alaska Railroad.
 Delegate Dan Sutherland and Representative Curry, chairman of the Committee on Territories, divide the credit for securing the passage of the bill, which increases the limit of cost al. lowsd for the completion of the road.
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
First Winter Mail From Ruby.

The first mail from Ruby via Ophir arrived here yesterday, having been brought to Ophir by Sig Wig and Scotty Clark, mail contractors. About fifty dogs arriv ed with the mail, Harry Meenan driving the third team.
 Ophir Glass completed the run from Ophir to McGrasl. and left shis morn ing on the return trip.
The Kusko times., 1921-11-05
Nov. n Proclaimed
 a National Holiday

Washington, Nov. 3.-Neyember + has been declared a national, holiday in honor of the unknown American sol- dier who will be buried in Arlington cemetery on that day.