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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
LAST RITES FOR
FRED B. BLAZER
(Special to The Argusl

Aledo. Dec. %0.-Funeral services
for Fred B. Blazer, 40. manager and
editor of the Times-Record, AledO,
who died Tuesday night after a
four weeks illness of septic poi
soning, were held this morning at
10 O'Clock from the home on South
College avenue.
DR.. A. Judson Arrick of the First
Presbyterian church, officiated, as
sisted by Rev. J. B. Pollock of the
United Presbyterian church. In
terment was in the Aledo Gene
terry.
Business houses in Aledo were
closed during the hour of the SER
vices, the business men attending
the funeral in body. In the death
of Mr.. Blazer Mercer county has
suffered great loss. While con-
nected with the printing company
Mr.. Blazer had studied purebred
stock and swine breeding and had
built W a high reputation in this
work.
Besides the widow and two sons,
Frederick and Rex, the survivors
are, the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
y. Blazer, Aledo; two brothers.
Paul OF Lexin stor, Ky, sHershel of
Aledo, and one sister, Jessie, at
homo.
Among the distant relatives and
friends who attended the funeral
this morning a.: A. r. James and
Mrs. Sarah Harris OF Industry. IL
linois; Paul Blazer of Lexington,
Ky. Carl Niederlander Of st. Louis,
Mrs. Bessie Jackman and Mrs.
Elizabeth Foster of Wichita, Kansas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
R, B, MERRITT
is SECRETARY
KIWANIS CLUB
W. G.. Grant, President of Organi-
zaii0n, Names Committees TO
Serve During Year.
fSpecial TO The Argus. }

AledO, Dec. 3O.-At a recent
meeting of the board of directors
of the Aledo Kiwanis club f. B.
Merritt, proprietor of the Merritt's
dry goods store, was appointed "a
secretary of the club for the ensu-
ing year.
On Dec. IL the Kiwanis club met
fo- their last session of the 1921
year. Many worthwhile projects
have been put on by the club dur
ing the past year. They have stood
behind all events when ever pos
sible that were being sponsored for
the benefit of the community.
W. c. Grant, the newly elected
president of the organization, has
named the various committees of
the club for the 1922 year. The
club includes a large number OF
Aledo business men and many
farmers of the vicinity. Meetings
OF the organization are held the
second and fourth Mondays of each
month.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30

WARREN RICHMOND ELECTED NEW
PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTE; MISS
TALBOT HEADS WOMENS DEPT

, in hand with an increase in the
number of children in the county
ple3ging memberships.
Senator Pervier Speaks.
Following Professor Rice's talk
in the afternoon the institute was
addressed by Senator c. c. PeryieE
of Sheffield, who gave his address
on The WORLDS Food Supply
Senator Pervier is an active farm
er. operating farm near Sheffield
with a son. He is also a member
OF the upper house of the Illinois
legislature, where he has served
several terms. He has been a
member of the committee on ayr
cultural affairs for several years
and is well equipped to discuss
this topic. Senator Pervier has
studied farm and crop conditions
in Europe also. His hearers were
well pleased yesterday afternoon to
hear from him the problems which
are encountered in supplying the
world with food. He especially ap-
pealed to the farmer to more close
~ study world conditions and
thereby learn what is being raised
for market in other countries with
which he must come in competi-
ton Also, what commodities are
grown in various parts of the
world which will influence his
market in this country. He empha-
sized this statement by showing
that the present comparative high
prices for hogs is due to the short
age of fats and lard in Europe. That
country is not purchasing a great
deal of ham or bacon or meats but
principally fats. Senator Pervier
will retire from the legislature aft
er this term and will devote him
self to lecturing at Institutes and
also in lyceum and Chautauqua
circles.
Miss Sims Talk.
At $50 Miss Margery Sims of the
department of home economics ex-
tension of the University of Hi
nois gave her lecture on Home
Mana cement. This talk ELECTED
considerable helpful discussion as
is presented the management of the
home as a distinct business to be
operated on strictly laid plans CT
business management.
The women's apartment contrib
uted the opening talk of the eve
ming session when Miss Sophia
Grant of the Hammond public Ii
Continued on Next Page)
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COUNTY FARM
PEOPLE GIVEN
fine PROGRAM
Aledo GoodfeIlOws Finish Up Work
for Year Last Night; Entertain
ment Enjoyed by Old Folks.
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo, Dec. 30.-Christmas cheer
was brought to the inmates OF the
Mercer county poor farm last night
by a party OF Goodfellows from
Aledo. who motored to the institu-
ton and gave an entertainment.
Several carloads of Goodfellows,
including both men and women,
left the public library last evening
at Z o'clock bound for the county
farm. The entertainment lasted
until about $50 and the inmates
were highly pleased with the per-
Torrance.
Several numbers. including old
time melodies, we're given by the
Aledo quartet. composed of mem
hers, A. K. Philleo, Clarence Wells,
Arthur Lindorf and Tommy Kenny.
Ernie Eerg. manager of Berg's or
chestra of Aledo, had arranged for
the music and the old folks enjoy
ed several selections. Before leav-
ing. candy. fruit and nuts were dis
tributed to the inmates by the
Goodfellows.
With the performance staged last
night the work of the Aleto Good
fellows was completed for the year.
In all instances it has been sue
cessful. Over $500 was contributed
to the fund this year and was spent
to spread good cheer to the old
folks, needy and children of this
vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
SHIPPERS IN
ANNUAL MEET
Especial Correspondence

Reynolds, Dec 30-At the an
nual meeting of the Farmers Ship
ping association held last night at
Reynolds opera house, it was voted
to buy a membership in the ship
ping association for farmers which
will soon be organized at Chicago.
This will do away with the farmers
dealing with the commission men
and is expected to result in a big
saving for the farmer.
Reports given Of the work done
the past year showed the following
livestock: Cattle, SO car loads,
1886 head, valued at $54,491.15;
hogs, 1872 car loads, 1912 head,
valued at s263,o98.72; sheep, IS
car loads, 1851 head, valued at
$S,S91.49.
At the business meeting held, the
treasurer's report showed that the
sum OF $207.62 remained in the
treasury. 1t was voted that scales
be purchased by the association.
Short talks were given by p. S.
Richey, farm advisor of Mercer
county; P. G. Edgerton. advisor of
Rock Island county; Ray Morgan,
an agent Of the Moline Plow COM
pany.
officers for the year will be the
same as last. They are: President,
Tom Curtis; treasurer, Henry Nc
Council; directors, Carl SeastranG,
Harry Johnston, Casper Eckhardt
and Harry Mcconnell.
An oyster supper, served by Sam
Mcintyre, followed the business
session.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo. Dec. 30.-Warren Rich
mond of GeneSeo was elected pres
ident of the Henry County Farm
ers' institute at the annual election
of officers yesterday. Other OH
ciais named were:
Vice presidential Hulting, Cen
eseo.
Secretary-Merton E. Ferguson,
Geneseo.
Treasurer-Abe1 D. Ward, Gene
SEQ.
Howard Sheesley Of Orion and D,
S. Brown OF Geneseo were elected
delegates to the Illinois Stale
Farmers institute, which will be
held at Monmouth in February.
Women Elect.
The women's department held an
afternoon session which was very
well attended. The election of Of
ficers for the next year took place,
after the meeting was opened with
music. The officers elected are:
president, Miss Elizabeth Talbot;
first vice president, Mrs. Merton e.
Ferguson; second vice president,
Mrs. Clyde Ford; third vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Robert Andrews. and
secretary. Mrs. Elon Magee. Two
delegates were elected to the I'LL
nois State institute at Monmouth.
They are Mrs. viii Wilson and
Mrs. Merton E. Ferguson.
The addresses on yesterday
program were all well attended and
were especially instructive ard
practical in their appeal to the ac-
tive farmer. J. 8. Rice, associate
professor in swine husbandry at
the university, delivered two adj
dresses yesterday. His first ad-
dress was at 10 a. m. on the topic,
Making the Most Pounds of Pork
at the Least Cost Per Pound" In
the afternoon he spoke on the sub
iect of Management of Swine for
the Prevention of Disease and for
Profit. Another interesting fea-
ture OF the morning session was the
report of Ralph Gale. assistant
county farm advisor. on the results
obtained by the calf and pig clubs
in Henry county. This work is
arousing no little interest and at
tention as was attested at the Cam
bridge fair last September when tie
animals cared for by the club mem
bers were shown and prizes award
ed accordingly. The work for the
approaching season is already well
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR GENESEO MAN
WILL, BE SUNDAY

Geneseo. Dec 30.-Funeral sery-
ices for August Maetzold, who tied
Thursday at his home on North
Chicago street. will be held Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
Concordia Lutheran church. Rev.
Chr Bergren will oficiate Burial
will be in lakewood cemetery.
Mr.. Maetzold had been an invalid
for some time and death was due
to old age. He was born in Ger
many Aug. 4, 1885, and had been a
resident of Geneseo and vicinity
about fifty years. His wife preced-
ed him in death about ten years.
The survivors are four daughters.
Mrs. Minnie Wiegand, Mrs. Lydia
Ernst. Mrs. Martha Gernant and
Mrs. Hulda Paude, all Of near Gen
eseo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
FALLERONS POST
DANCE A SUCCESS
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Dec. S0.-Fallerans post
of the American legion of Aledo
sponsored one of their most sue
cessful dances of the year last
night.
Unique features of the event were
toy balloons. serpentine streamers
and snow ball confetti. The affair
was held at the Aledo opera house
and an unusually large crowd was
in Attendance. Music for the occa-
sion was furnished by a six-piece
: orchestra from Davenport Mem.
bers of the post had worked hard in
decorating the opera house and de-
serve credit for the splendidness of
the work. The first dances staged
T by the post OF the winter series
were not very well attended but the
affair last night drew grtat num-
beers of dancers from all over the
| county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
COAL VALLEY GIRL
Is HONORED WITH
PARTY WEDNESDAY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE !


Coal Valley. Dec 30.-Miss Violet
Branberg was the honoree Wednes-
day afternoon at a miscellaneous
shower given by the Misses Ethej
Baraks and Adessa Cook. the affair
oelng held at the Baraks home
The time was spent socially and
IN playing games. and in the late
afternoon the guests. to the num-
Ger OF IL girl friends and young
v1ted to the spacious dining room
where a sumptuous repast was
served The wedding coiors ninE
and white, were carried out in tha
table decorations and also In the
llving room. Miss Violet was told
TO look under an open umbrella
where numerous gifts greeted be-
which will be useful in her new
home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
ROBERT CRANE
AND MISS REED
WE'D AT GALVA
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Ill, Dec. 80. = Robert
CRANE and Miss Leora Reed, both
OF Galva. were united in marriage
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. Addie
Reed. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. M. D. Obenshain, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
There were no attendants Mrs.
Craine was born in Stark county,
near Toulon. Mr. CRANE was born
at Sulby, Isle of Man. He came to
Galva II years ago and has with
the exception of IL years spent in
Minnesota, been a resident of this
city. Mr. and Mrs. CRANE are
members of the GaIva NJ. E. church
and have always taken an active
part in all church affairs. After
March 1st they will be at home to
their friends at the Della BSiley
farm two and one-half miles east
of Galva-
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Nordgren
of Chicago are spending the week
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A ].
Nordgren.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
MRS. BLAKELY Is
HOSTESS IN HONOR
OF AUNT At MILAN
Especial Correspondence.

Milan. ILL.,, Dec. 30.-Mrs. VIII
liam Blakely was delightful host
ess last evening, when she enter
tanned in honor of her aunt, Mrs
F. W. johnson. Of Duluth. MINI.
Three tables were surrounded at
500. Prize for high score was
awarded TO MIS-. J. V. Mudd.
The home was decorated in the
Christmas colors. After the games
a delicious lunch was served by
the hostess.
Mrs. Nan Moorehead and daugh-
ter, Miss Bessie of Monmouth, are
visiting at the homo of Mrs. Moore
heads mother, Mrs. L. TindaIl and
with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Smith.
Mrs. William Kale, ST.. was host
ess to the Willing Workers club
at her home this afternoon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
COAL. VALLEY rs
VICTORIOUS OVER
MOLINE PLAYERS
Especial Correspondence.

Coal Valley. Dec. 30.-In a game
played between the Moline Central
Athletic club and the Coal Valley
quintet at Coal Valley, the latter
copied the long end OF the score
of 20 to %. Park, center on the
Coal Valley team, starred with sew
en- field goals. for a total Of IA
points. Radloff, right forward, made
six field goals. totaling IL points,
and Pryce, left forward. made one
field goal. In the Moline lineup.
LorensOn. left forward made six
goals, with a to-al of Il points. J.
Palmer. left guard, made five field
goals. totaling 10 points. r. W.
Knapp refereed the tilt and John
Doe umpired. Milan will play at
Coal Valley On Jan. 5. Following
are the lineupS:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
SCHOOL AWARDS
ARE ANNOUNCED
AT INSTITUTE
Gilbert School Wins AIlertOn Prize
for Third Year and Gains Pos.
session of Cup.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. ILL.,, Dec. so. - Awards
in the school exhibits at the Hen
~ County Farmers institute were
announced yesterday. These ex-
hlbitS have been the center of n
great deal of interest with their dis
plays of school work. drawings.
needle work. canned fruit. home
made candies, grains and other
farm products produced by chill
dren in the rural school districts.
For the best and largest exhibit
of farm products first prize was
awarded to the Bluff Road school.
District No. 1f3, of which Miss
Grac-a Andrews is teacher. Second
prize was awarded to the Munson
Center school. District No. 100. of
which Miss Mary Davis is teach
er. Dublin school, District No. III,
+ with Miss Evelyn Hannah teacher.
received third prize, and the fourth
prize was awarded to Stowe school,
District No. II, taught by Miss Inez
L. Anderson.
The awards to the schools max
ing the best exhibits of school work
were as follows: First prize, Nun
son Center scnool; second prize.
Bluff Road school; third prize, VII
dermuth school, District No. los. Of
which Miss Grace Clark is teacher.
Fourth prize was awarded to Dub
lin school and fifth prize to the
Stowe school,
AlIertOn Cup Award.
The AilertCn cup which is given
for the display of the best ten cars
Of corn of any variety was again
awarded to the Gilbert school, No.
147, it being the third successive
year in which the school has re-.
ceiyed this honor and by the con-
dIt-onS of competition the cup now
becomes the permanent possession
of the school. Miss Ella Searle is
the present teacher at Gilbert
school.
The Allerton cup was originally
placed in competition by its gift
by the late Samuel Allerton OF
Chicago, who was prominently
identified in the packing industry
and because of his extensive land
holdings in this part of the couI-
try was well known to many Henry
county farmers. The Allerton
ranch of approximately 1000 acres
which lies about ten miles north
east of Geneseo, along Green river.
still remains the property of and
is being operated by the Allerton
estate. The All6rton cup was first
placed in competition for individual
corn displays, but later was com
peted for by the various rural
schools of Henry county to in
terest the pupils Of the county
schools in growing better corn. 1t
was first won by Robert Miller, in
1910. Berglund Bros. won the hon
or in 1911, while G. E Hitting cap
tured the cup in 1912 and 1913. In
1914 Elmer HiltZ was accredited as
the best corn raiser of Henry couu-
ty This honor fell to John P. Han
mas credit in 1915. In 1917 Elmer
Miller received the cup. 1t was
not in competition in 1916 or 1918,
but in the last three years it has
been won by the Gilbert school. It
is stated that an effort will be made
to invite the Allerton estate to
again offer similar cup for future
competition.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
YUMA SOCIETY IN
ALL DAY MEETING
Especial Correspondence

NDPCOIAI NOIIeSpUNuSnce.J
yuma, Dec. 30.-Mrs. Ambrose
Scarf was hostess to the Rose Hill
AID society on Wednesday all day
at her home. There was a large
attendance.
Robert Rice of Davenport is Wis
ltlng his aunt, Mrs. Minnie Vain
wright Of Yuma.
MI. and Mrs. Frank Byran enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Hanna
and son Of Rock Island and Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Wainwright and fam
lily or Josln at Christmas dinner.
Ambrose Scarf and Clyde Wake
attended the annual meeting Of the
Coe and Yuma Insurance company
tuesday at the Pleasant Point
school house.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
ANDALUSIA

Bernie Kane spent Christmas in
Chicago with his brother Edward
and family.
Barth Vogel presented the three
schools in Andalusia township
with Christmas boxes filled with
candy and nuts for each pupil in
attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Kennedy and
grandson of Rock Island spent
Christmas at the home Of Mrs. Rosa
and Barbara Fret.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ". Bischoff and
children are spending several days
in Davenport.
Joseph Burgoyne, who is attend
ing the Palmer school in Davenport
is spending his vacation at the
home OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burgoyna
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
JOY

Verdi Pullen was a business call
re in Viola Wednesday.
Mrs. VIII Bowers of st. Louis is
here for a visit with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. T. L. Croson and
brother E. G. Croson and family.
The ladies' aid society of the
Methodist church met Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Frank God
dard
The Willing Workers club will
hold their annual oyster supper
Friday night at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. Fred Bloomer.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Snyder, Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Snyder. son Rod
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shopper.
daughter Geraldine and son Don,
spent the day today at the Will
Brancht home.
Bert Mckinley was an Aledo Wis
itor Wednesday.
Hartzell Kramm was in Aledo
Wednesday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
N. C. DANFORD
is SUMMONED
ON THURSDAY
lledo Cfvil War Veteran Passes
Suddculy-So Arrangements
for Funeral.
Especial TO The Argus.)


AIedo. Dec. san. G. Danford
aged IA years, veteran Of the Civ
II war, and commander OF Warren
Shedd post of the G. A. R., passed
away at 7:45 o'clock last evening
at his home on East Eighth street,
Aledo.
Death came suddenly and quiet
ly. Mr.. Danford having been SUI
ferer of heart trouble for several
years. Yesterday he seemed in
the best OF health. During the
morning he walked up town to the
barber shop and in the afternoon
he went to the court house where
he signed uD various G. A. r. pa
pers. He was one OF the most
faithful members of the post, new
er missing q meeting that was pos
sible for him to attend.
Mr.. Danford was born Sept. -,
1247, at New Boston, ILL.,, being a
life resident of Mercer county. At
the early age of 16 years he enlist
ed in company X. 1o2nd Illinois In
fantry, where lie served until the
war closed. AT the annual cleo
ton of officers Of the G. A. r. held
a short time ago. he was elected
commander, succeeding Captain A.
A Rice.
Funeral arrangements are pend
ing word and arrival OF distant rel
atives.
Besides the widow the survivors
are: three sons, Colonel r. NJ,
commandant at West Point; Fred
D.. Dallas, Texas; Thornton ~, of
New Boston; two step-daughters.
Mrs. l.. J. Carter. Davenport, AMI
Mrs. w. ]. Aniress, Moline; one
stepson, Clarence w. Moseley, of
Sioux Falls, S. d.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

kewanee, ILL.,, Dec. 30-Mr. and
Mrs. Nels Mortensen celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary
Wednesday at their home in Gal
va. During the day they received
congratulations and best wishes
from scores of friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mortensen have lived in Gal
va for 40 years and are widely
known here. They were married
90 years ago in Sweden. To the
union were born seven children,
five of whom are living. They are
Mrs. E. w. Abelin of this city. An
drew of this city, Olaf of Galva and
Alex and Morton of Rosie. Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
WINTER SALE TO
BE HELD JAN. "a
Especial 10 The Argus.l

Aledo, Dec. G0.-At a meeting CT
the Mercer County Hampshire
Breeders association held in Aledo
Wednesday at the office of Dr.
Warnock. veterinarian, arrange
ments were made for their big win
ter sale.
The bred sow sale will be held
at the Warnock Sale pavilion here
Jan. "a. At Tie meeting a COM
mittee was appointed to work with
other breed organizations in the
county. A good attendance turned
out for the meet.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
FIND OPERATOR
DEAD At POST
snecial CorrespoaGence.

Sheffield, Dec. S0.-Aiiss Anne
Jeffries. night operator at the
La Noble telephone oHce. was
found dead Wednesday morning
at her post of duty. It is be-
lieTed that she died of heart
disease about 10 O'Clock the
night before as so drops on the
switchboard indicated that calls
had not been answered during
tie night.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
KEITHSBURG

Rev. A. F. Timmons of Rutland,
Ill, made a short visit here with
friends the first of the week.
Mrs. Daisy DeVore of Oquawka
was a business visitor here on
Monday.
Mrs. Fanny Richmond of Pekin
Ill, is visiting relatives and friends
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Fleming
of Muscatine, Iowa, are spending
the holidays here with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fleming.
Mrs. w. H. Tanner and son
Ihomas went to Fort Madison,
Iowa, on Tuesday for a short visit
with her son, Walter Tanner.
Paul Wilson of Milan spent
Christmas here with friends.
Ed OFT, Jr.. has returned to Peo-
ria after a short visit here with his
parents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-30
BUILDINGS BURN
ON GEfJESEO FARM
Especial Correspondence.N

Ceneseo, Dec. 31.-Fire, starting
early this morning, completely de
stroyed the house, barn and other
out-buildings on the Willis Rob
erts farm, located seven and a half
miles northeast of Geneseo. The
loss is estimated at $1,000.
The farm was vacated yesterday
by the former tenant, Ed Plassch-
aert, ard the new tenant was to
take possession today. Neighbors
noticed the blaze when the roof of
the house was about ready to fall
in. The loss is partly covered by
insurance.