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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
CITY PUSHING
I Sewer PROJECT
Taking All Steps to Expedite Legal
Action Necessary in Pre-
liminary Work.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-The Off
Gals of the city are making all
haste possible in the matter of ex-
pediting the legal steps necessary
in the effort to provide the city of
Geneseo with a new sewer system.
At the regular monthly meeting or
the city council the necessary ord
nance covering this undertaking
was passed. This ordinance is now
in possession of the county court
at Cambridge for further action.
With its approval the board of ap-
praisers will be appointed and the
assessments spread upon the prop
erty benefited by this Improvement
At the public. meeting which was
held some weeks ago to hear OBJ
jections, if any, no opposition was
heard. Consequently court action
will not be delayed. and bids for
the performance of the contract
will be called for at the earliest
possible date. 1t seems an assured
fact that the new system will be
completed within the next year.
The estimated cost is approximate
ly S165 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
ALEDO WIhS.IN
WEEKDAY
MATCH PLAYED
Previous Games With Shale City
Ends in Local Players Coping
Small End of hesScore.
(SpeciaIs to The Argus.)


Aledo, Sept. Despite the fact
that ShaIe City'had been victorious
in two previous games played with
the Aledo nine, the latter team
came back in a game played with
Shale City and won by IL to )
score.
The game yesterday was the first
of the weekly games which Will
take the place of Sunday games
heretofore played by the Aledo In
dependents Tomorrow the local
team will meet North Henderson,
The game will be played at Alesio.
In the first inning yesterday
Shale City was unable sto make a
score, while Fender for lAledo, reg
istered. At the end of sthe second
inning the score stood to O, III
favor of Aledo. In the third inning
neither team scored. In the last
of the fourth Hobe. Harbour Of
Aledo made one of the tprettiest two
baggers of the season.
Shale City ran in three scores in
the first half of the fifth, max
ing the score u to 5 IN favor of
Aledo. From that time on both.
teams fought steadily to add up
their scores, but were 4unsuccess-.
full In the fifth inning ShaIe City
put in Louis Mack of Viola as
pitcher.
Other substitutions during the
game were: Aledo, first part of
ssixth inning, substituted Mckee
for Rumbom in right field, RumbOE
for Godding as short stop, F. De-
Clerk for Dahlberg at first base.
The ineups for the game were as
follows:
Aledo-Fender, 3b; Dahlberg, 1b:
F. DeClerk, If; Lowe, CT; Hobe
Harbour, 2b; Goddtng, IS; Rum
bonn, IF; Billings (Keithsburg) c;
Stropes, (Bu1laio Prairie) p.
Shale City-D. Smith, SIS; c.
Smith, 3b; Dorman, If; F. Mack, c;
G. Mack, p; Maynard. IF; Miller,
lib; Thompson, 2b; Mulady, p.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
MISS BORKLUND
GIVES SHOWER
FOR AI1EDO GIRL
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Sept. Miss Borklund
was hostess to. so young ladies at
Her home on East Second street
last night in honor of Miss Hattie
Forsell of Aledo. whose marriage
to Glenn Anderson will be an event
of Sept. 7. The event was in the
form of a miscellaneous shower and
Miss Forsell received many gifts.
Music was furnished throughout
the evening by Miss Ruth Edstrom
of Carver, Mimi. who played the
violin, and Miss Edna BOrklund,
accompanying her on the piano. A
mock wedding was also a feature
of the evening Miss Clara John
son took the place of the bride.
while Nan Berglund acted as the
groom. The minister was Mrs.
EfIie Carr.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
VS. News Of Western Illinois
Geneseo Personals
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. Ill, Sept. Mrs. VII
liam Hoeft and son, DR.. Wllllanl
Hoeft, Jr., were visiting relatives
in Rock Island yesterday.
H. H. Little has purchased an
enclosed truck and will use the
same in the delivery service OF MS
tailoring and cleaning business.
.Nr. and Mrs. William II, Hos
ford have returned to their home
in this city, after an extended vaca-
ton trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. George EhEinger
motored to Geneseo from their
home at Morrison, ILL.,, yesterday.
They are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred .Rastede q North Center
street. Mr.. Ehringer was formerly
Engaged in the furniture and un-
dertaking business in this city.
The Sunday school class of MISS
Ethel Sargent of the Congregation
al church will hold a picnic at the
farm home of Mr.. and Mrs Clyde
Ford, east of the city, tomorrow
afternoon
Howard Kiner, who spent a vSca-
ton period of two weeks in camp
at Shady beach with several friends
returned to Chicago a few days
ago.
Mrs. Charles Lynds entertained
the ladies of the Dinner club at
her home on North College avenue
Tuesday afternoon.
w. l.. TOrreyson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Torreyson, of West First
street, is now located at Dewitt,
Iowa, where he is manager of the
gasoline filling station of the Hawk
eye Service Stations company. For
a short time he was with this COM
pany at Clinton, Iowa Here he
became assistant manager and was
later promoted to full charge of
the company's business at Dewitt
The Gordinier Stock company
will appear in Geneseo all of next
week under canvas. This capable
company has appeared in Geneseo
during the past few years, meeting
with favorable patronage.
Miss Marjorie Rastede who has
been visiting with relatives in
Pierce, Neb., and Webster City,
Iowa, is expected to arrive home
today to resume her studies at the
Township high school. which opens
next Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Butler of
South Vail street, returned home
Tuesday evening after spending
about ten days touring Wisconsin.
They visited the Dells and other in
teresting places. They were ac-
companied on the trip by Miss
Nellie Beam, who is a teacher of
English in the high school of Wash
ingtOn, d. C..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
ALEDO SCOUTS
MAY Get TRIP
TO IOWA DAM
no More Meetings VIII BE Held
Until Oct. 1-kiwanians
Extend Invitation.
Especial 10 The Argus.)

Aledo, Sept Members of the
Aledo Boy Scout troop may have
an opportunity to visit the famous
Keokuk power dam, il the present
plans of the Aledo kiwanis club
are carried out AS an apprecia-
ton of the Kiwanis day recently
held BY the Scouts at their camp
at Boston by. the club is planning
on . return courtesy.
WI lie definite plans have not yet
beeg made, it is expected that the
trip ill he taken curing October
The date favored is between Oct )
and Z. when the. teachers institute
will close the AieGo schools. and
the Scouts will be free to take a
days trip. The journey to the dam
will be made by motor and two or
three Kiwanians probably will ac-
company each motor load OF
Scouts.
No more meetings CT the Scouts
will be held until after Oct. l, is
the announcement of Scoutmaster
William Middaugh.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
M'FERRAN ASKS TO
UMPIRE TOURNEY;
APPLICATION LATE
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, III, Sept. 1.-The man
agement of the local American Le-
gion baseball team received an ap-
Plication from c. W. McFerran to
umpire the series of games of the
tournament which begins here next
Sunday. Mr.. McFerran resided in
Tiskiiwa for a number of years and
was considered a catcher of extra
ordinary ability He also played
with the local team one season. At
present Mr.. McFerran resides at
Galesburg, H., and is a salesman
in the employ of the Velie Motor
company in that city. His appli-
cation could not be given consid-
Grafton because Carl Anderson of
Rock Island had been engaged some
time ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
ROY COCKINGS Is
REMODELNG HOME
special Corresnondence

Erie. ILL.,, Sept Roy Cockings
is remodeling his house extensive
ly. by removing partitions and
building an addition. The parti-
ton between what was used for a
dining room and the front room
has been removed, converting the
two into one long living room. The
kitchen will be used for a dining
room and a smaller room adjacent
will be used for a kitchen. A sec
ond story IS being built over the
old kitchen part, for bed room
and a bath room on the second
moor will be fitted up. Plumbing
VIII be installed with hot and cold
water. A new asphalt shingle roof
replaces the old one of shingles.
and when completed the house will
be modern throughout.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
NEW BUILDING AT
ERIE COMPLETED
Especial Correspondence.l

Erie, Ill, Sept. Lee Burris has
completed his new building on
Main street, and is now occupying
it with his stock of material for
woodworking. moving Tuesday
from the Beardsworth building ad-
lacent, he has occupied. The new
building has two parts, one for the
workshop at the rear. and the front
room vii! be used for a display,
room. and the two ARE divided bv
glass doors. The interior Is finish
ed In white enamel and oak. and
the outside Is covered with brick
veneer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
MERCER WOMEN
LEARN TO MAKE
LUNCHEON SETS
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Sept. Representatives
of the various home bureau units
of Mercer county gathered yester-
day at the home bureau office in
Aledo for instruction in making oil
cloth luncheon sets. Miss Helen
Schouten, home advisor, gave the
demonstration. Anyone interested
in the making of these sets will be
given information at the office. In
formation as to where to purchase
the materials will also be fur
nished.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
Helpful Hair Hints

Worthy the Attention of Everyone
Who Would Avoid DaRdruff, Itch
ing Scalp, Gray Hairs and Bald
ness.
What will stop my hair coming
Out?" Reply: Partisan sage (hqnid
form is the best remedy for hair
and scalp troubles; said to prevent
badness, gTayness and dandruff
Before going to bed, always
rub a little Partisan sage into my
scalp" says a woman whose thick,
soft and fluffy hair is greatly ad-
mired. This stops itching scalp
keeps the hair from falling out and
makes it easy to arrange attrac-'
lively.
Beautiful soft, Iustro0s healthy
hair is a simple matter for those
who use Partisan sage It's mex
pcnsive and sold by SChlegeIs Drug
Store and all good druggists with
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
Y. w. GIRLS WILL
FURNISH ROOM AT
ALEDO LIBRARY
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo Sept. AT recent meet
ing of the former Y. W. C. A. girls
of William and Vashti college it
was decided to give the furniture
owned by the association to the
Aledo public library.
Since the close of college the
furniture, which consists of a rug,
library table. couch, rocking chair
and picture, has been in the main
building of the college and has been
used by the high school.
The furniture will be placed in
the west basement room of the
library, which is used as commit
tee meeting room and a rest room.
A piano, also owned by the Y. W.
girls. will be offered for sale to the
highest bidder. Mrs. Katie Elwyn
is chairman of the committee in
charge of the sale of the piano.
Mrs. c. d. Lawson. Miss Rilla Bow
ers and Miss Lucille Robinson have
charge of the removal of the furni-
ture to the library.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SAME OPERATION
PERFORMED UPON
TWO GENESEOANS
Especial Correspondence

GeneseO, III. Sept 1.-Miss Le-
cna Miller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Miller of East Main
street, was operated upon at the
Hammond hospital yesterday morn
ing for the removal of adenoids and
tonsils. Arthur Egert, the young
son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Egert,
who live near the Rickel store,
also submitted to an operation at
the hospital yesterday morning for
the same purpose Both of these
young people are making satisfac-
tory progress. DR.. John H. Murphy
was the attending physician in
both cases.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
HORSE OVERCOME
BY HEAT; KILLED

Geneseo. Ill, Sept. Ed Swan
son, farmer living near Geneseo,
lost valuable horse Tuesday eve
ming. The animal was overcome by
heat while being driven along State
street, falling to the pavement in
front of the public library The
aid of q veterinarian was sought
Immediately. but it was found i'm
possible to bring the stricken ami
NAL relief. Upon the advice of the
attending veterinarian the horse
was destroyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
BODY OF STERLING
BOY BROUGHT HOME.
Especial to The Argus !

Sterling, Ill, Sept. Mrs. Anne
liza Celleti OF Rock Falls has Just
received a telegram that the body
Of her son, Private Giro Girardi.
has arrived in Hoboken, ". j., and
will be shipped here at the reouest
of the family. He enlisted here
and left with com any E, and was
transferred at Houston, Texas, and
went overseas and got into the
thick of the fray. He was reported
missing IN action and 1t was not
until over a year and a half later
that his mother received word that
he had been Killed in action on
Oct s, 1919
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
VISITING IN ALEDO.

ISpeClaI 10 INC ATgus.I
Aeldo, Ill, Sept. Miss Kath-
crime Troy of Chicago is a guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Morgan in Aledo Richard Taylor,
who has been visiting at the Nor
gan home for the past five weeks,
left yesterday for Galesburg, where
he will visit for several days be
fore returning to his home in Chi
CaEO.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SlnPLE APPLICATION
THAT BiSS0LWES
BEbGKEEADS

20 more squeezing and pinching
to get rid Of those unsightly bler1-
tshes, blackheads. There is one
simple, safe and sure way to get
n IN out and that is to dissolve
them To do this just get about
two ounces of Caloutte powder from
youC druggist-sprinkle n little on
a hot, wet Sponge-rub briskly over
the tlaCllheads for i few seconds
wash the parts and every blackhead.
wiz DC gone
PIuchiuE and squeezing out olacIl-
head make large pores and you
cannot get all of the blackheads out
thi: way-while this simple aDpli-
cation of calonite powder and water
dissolVes every particle of them and
leaves the skin and pores in their
natural condition. Any druggist
VIII sell YOU the Calonite powder
and about two ounces will be all you
W IL ever need.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SECURE SPEAKERS
FOR FARM BUREAU
PICNIC SEPT. 18TH
Especial Correspondence

keWanee, III, Sept. 1.-Sam
Thompson of Quincy, ILL.,, has been
secured to speak on the United
States Grain Growers, Inc, and
Ray Arnold OF Galesburg on l. a.
a and A F. B. f. activities at the
farm bureau picnic near Kewanee
On Sept. Is. Three specialists from
the state university are arranging
exhibits on the Kewanee expert
ment field, which is to be visited
by the picnickers at that time. This
will be rare opportunity for Hen
ry county farmers to see and hear
their problems discussed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
BOYS OF SOUTH
SIDE OF ALEDO
AT BAT TODAY
Especial to The Argus. J

AledO, Sept. boys from the
southwest part of AIedo gathered
at the college diamond before the
AledO-Shale City game yesterday
to practice for the game scheduled
for this afternoon between the
southwest and southeast parts of
AledO. These games are under the
direction of the boys sport commit
tee of the Aledo community coun-
Gil, members of which are: c. d.
Lawson, chairman: HerscheI Blaz-
er, Emil Bjorkman, Stuart Boult-
inghOuse, William H Nichols and
Harry Buckley. The boys Of the
southeast part of town were to
practice this morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
MILAN PEOPLE AT
FAMILY REUNION
Especial Corregpondence !

Milan, Ill, Sept 1.-Mr. and Mrs.
F. W. Boulton spent Wednesday in
Muscatine, where they attended the
family reunion of the Drury fam
lly- The day was spent at Weed
park, and over seventy-five mem
bers OF the family enjoyed the day
together. AT noon a picnic dinner
was served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SHEFFIELD YOUNG
COUPLE HONORED
ON RETURN HOME
Special CorresnnndenceN

Sheffield. Ill, Sept Mr.. and
Mrs. ". L. Jacobsen arrived in
Sheffield Monday evening from
their wedding trip and that night
were treated TO a charivari by the
young folks, who gave them a de-
hghtful truck ride.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
MORRISSEY FARM,
$40 ACRES, BOUGHT
BY .. VAN VOOREN
(SneciaI Corresnondencel

Geneseo, Ill. Sept. 1.-Pat Nor
rissey has sold his 240 acre farm in
Lorraine township to d. Van Woo
rem. Mr.. Van Vooren returned to
this section from Oklahoma two
years ago this spring and has since
rented the Frank Swiger farm
southwest of town. Possession will
be given on March 1, 1922. MT.
Morrissey has made no definite
plans for the future but will I'M
dOubtedly resume farming in this
vicinity Fred Rain of this city
was the realtor who made the
transaction.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SHEFFIELD ROYAL
NEIGHBORS DELAY
MEETING TO OCT.
Especial Corresnondencal

Sheffield, Ill, Sept. The Roy
al Neighbors' Sewing circle has
postponed its first af1-day sewing
for the season from Sept 6 TO Oct
4. when an all-day sewing and din
ner will be served in the hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
COAL VALLEY OUT
TO WIN IN GAME
AT MILAN SUNDAY
Especial Correspondence.)

Coal Valley, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-The
Milan baseball team will cross bats
with the Coal Valley nine next Sun
day afternoon on the latter's field
The Milan nine has defeated Coal
Valley once this season by a close
score, so the home boys are out
for revenge and expect to take Mi
Ian into camp Coal Valley has
recently won the last three games
by close scores. A large crowd
is expected to witness Sundays
battle, which should develop some
fast baseball.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
BIRTHS.

Especial 10 The Argus.)
AledO, Sept. 1.-Mr. and Mrs.
Chauncey Bowers of Aledo are the
parents of a son. born yesterday
morning He has been named
Thomas Ellsworth.
a baby daughter was born last
Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs,
Charles Shaffer of AledO.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SPENDS SUNDAY HERE.

Especial 10 The Argus.)
Aledo, Sept. Miss Lucille Al
len, home advisor of Rock Island
county, was a visitor in Aledo yes
terdly. Miss Allen was in attend
ance at the Mercer county home
and farm bureau picnic held last
Tues day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
RESUME SERVICES
BUFFALO PRAIRIE
Especial Correspondence

Buffalo Prairie, Ill, Sept. l.
Preaching service will be resumed
at the Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian
church next Sunday with morning
and afternoon services Rev. and
Mrs. Love are expected to return
this evening from a vacation trip.
having spent the month of August
visiting relatives and friends in
LaSalle, Livingston, Creston and
Menrod counties.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
HONEY PRODUCERS
OF HENRY COUNTY
MEET ON SEPT. 9TH
(Snecfal Correspondence.l

Geneseo, Ill, Sept. 1.-The Henry
County Honey Producers associa-
ton will hold their fall field meet
at Howard Wilson's apiary, two and
one-half miles west and one mile
south of Geneseo, at 10 o'clock
on Friday, Sept 9. Everybody in
terested in bees is cordially inyIt-
ed to attend
The speaker will be DR.. A. C..
Baxter of Springfield, Ill, president
of State Beekeepers association. A.
L. KildOw, chief state inspector of
apiaries. of Putnam, Ill, Will de-
monstrate treatment OF foul brood
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
Especial to The Argus. J

Especial to The Argus.l
Aledo, Sept. 1.-The Misses
Christine Almquist and Hulda
Rumbom will be hostesses to the
DOrCas society of the Swedish
Lutheran church of Aledo tonight
at the home of the latter on East
Second street. Tomorrow night
the Young Peoples society will
meet at the church. The social
committee will have charge OF the
program and entertainment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
LADIES' AID WILL
GIVE MUSICAL AT
CHURCH SEPT. 9Th
Especial CorresnondencaN ,

Milan, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-The musica,
to be given by the ladies' aid So
ciety, Of the Presbyterian church
will be held in the church the eve
ming Of Sept. 8. The ladies hope to
make money enough to repair the
furnace of the church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
SHEFFIELD MASON
AND EASTERN STAR
LODGES IN PICNIC
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, Ill, Sept 1.-The Ma
sons and Eastern Star lodges OF
Sheffield held their annual picnic
at the Coal Creek Country club
Tuesday afternoon and a basket
supper was served in the evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
RETURN HOME.
Especial to The Argus. }

Especial to The ArgUs)
Aledo, Sept Mrs. c. Sanquist
and daughters, Miss Edna and
Media, have returned to AIedo after
spending the summer at Edwards,
Mont, with relatives.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
NEW SCHOOL YEAR
AT SHEFFIELD TO
OPEN ON TUESDAY
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, H.. Sept 1.-The coR-
munity consolidated school at Shelf
field will open Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Prof. l. ". Hacker arrived Tues
day from Iowa City, where he has
been attending summer school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Entertain Society.

T. r Edmonds ........... AIedO
Helen Louise Mcmillan. 80. Aledo
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-01
Lift Off with Fingers

Doesn't hur. a bit, Drop a little
"Freezone" an achins; corn in
stantly that corn stops hurting, zen
shortly you lift it right of With fn-
gers. Tru--
Your druggist sell tiny bottle
of Freeze for few cents, suf-
ficient to c-love every hard corn,
soft corn. or corn between the toes.
and the calluses. without soreness
or irritation.-(Adv.)
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-05
THE FIRST LEGAL
HANGING IN YEARS
TO BE HELD IN VA.
(sy The Associated Negro Press).

(6y The Associated Negro Press).
RICHMOND, VA, March 3.-Will-
lam Turner, Colored, must hang for
the murder of T. Morgan Moore, tor
pedo expert, on government property
near Alexandria, Va, last May, ac-
cording to decision of the United
States circuit court of appeals, handed
down here today, which sustains Tur-
ner's conviction in the United States
district court at Richmond
The date for the execution having
passed. United States District Judge
Waddill will have to pass sentence
again. The execution will take place
in the courtyard of the Henrico county
courthouse, here, and will be Vir-
ginia's first legal hanging in years, as
the state statutes provides for electro
cution.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-05
Louisville Bar Honors
Deceased Colored Atty.

Louisville, KY, March 3.-On mo-
tion of w. c. Brown, lawyer, pre-
cedent was established in joint ses-
sion of the Jefferson circuit court, by
the appointment of a committee by
Judge Thomas R. Gordon, dean of
the bench, of N. R. Harper, aged
Negro lawyer
He was the first Negro in Lous-
vile to be admitted to the practice
Of law after the civil war, and on
more than one occasion represented
white. persons in litigation. 1t is said
to be the first time memorial will
be spread on the records of the
court for Negro lawyer.
The committee was composed Of
W. H. Wright, A. A. Andrews. Chas.
L. Taylor and Nelson. M. Willi-, all
Negro lawyers.