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White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee H. Murdoch
were hosts at a delightful dancing
party last evening complimentary &c
Mr.. and Mrs. Pros J. Goumound. The
house was beautifully decorated with
spring flowers. The invited guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T. West,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Zadow. Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Newman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank McElroy, Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
Brinton, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stephens.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Edwards, Mr.
and Mrs. II. II. Stevenson. Miss
Cleora Murdoch and Leo Deckleman.
A delicious midnight supper was
served.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James Cazier OF
Currant Creek were week end visit
lors, registering at the Northern.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

DR.. aud Mrs. s. T. Spann had Mr..
and Mrs. Harold o.Brien of McGill
as dinner guests Sunday.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

The pupils of the sixth grade were
delightful hosts at a surprise party
in honor of their teacher, Miss Ophe.
liza Gilmore. Tuesday evening. II
being Miss Gilmore's birthday. The
class also presented her with =
beautiful fountain pen. Delicious
refreshments we're served. Those
present were Mary Branson. Reginald
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Miss Gertrude Meyers was hostess
at a delightful surprise party Wed.
nesday evening In honor of the birth.
day OF her sister, Miss Grace Meyers.
At the conclusion of the evening ?
endowment dainty rsfershments were
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

WI aha <AAAR 1A
.Currant Creek we're week end visit
Iors, registering at the Northern.
Complimentary to Mrs. George
Monaghan, Mrs. Frank Hoibrook
was hostess at a beautifully appoint
ed luncheon Sunday. Covers were
laid for Mrs. George Monaghan, Mrs.
John Monaghan, Mrs. Mary Monag-
CHAN and Mrs. Martha Farmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Wheeler were
| hosts at dinner Thursday evening
\ Covers we're laid for Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Collins.
Mrs. Vincent Ruse and Mrs. Joseph
Collins have Joined La Couture.
While visiting in Boise, Idaho
Clarence Rowan was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. George Kinkaid. Mrs.
kinkaid will be well remembered as
the charming Miss Mabel Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Rowan OF
Ruth were Ely visitors Saturday
being dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
! Chris Dowan.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

% 8AASSAA ~
nell and Miss Esther Squires.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald McNay oi
Huth were Ely visitors Thursday
evening, attending the st. Patrick's
day dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. d. Bailey had Mr.
and Mrs. Charles G. Caperton ri
dinner guests Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Aaron Thomas and Mrs. J
". Thomas of Ruth were Ely visit.
ors Monday. spending the afternoon
as the guests OF Mrs. Harry West.
Paul Doughty left Thursday morn.
ing for Salt Lake City and expects
To return this evening.
Mrs. Garlic fillmore was a dinner
guest of Mrs. George Doughty Sun.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Nance and Mr.
and Mrs. w. r Matthews of Ruth
motored to Ely Thursday evening tC
attend the st. Patrick's day dance
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stack Of McGil
we're in Ely Thursday. attending the
st. Patrick's day dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Donahue OF
Ruth were Ely visitors Thursday
evening, attending the st. Patrick
day dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Huntington
Eager had nr and Mrs. Ralph \
Bowdle as dinner guests Sunday
evening
DR.. and Mrs. s. T. Spann had Mr.
and Mrs. Harold otBrien of McGil
as dinner guests Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stephens of Eas'
Ely were hosts al a beautifully ap
pointed dinner Thursday evening
complimentary 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Pro:
j. Goumound. Covers were laid fol-
Mr.. and Mrs. Goumound, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Lee II. Murdoch. Mr.. and Mrs
Van Newman. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T
! West, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Foote ant
i g. Grant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson hat
Mrs. NJ. ID. Rice and Miss Mauds
Rice as dinner guests Tuesday eve
ming.
Mrs. H~ortense Cutler and two
children OF Provo. Utah. who have
been the guests of Mrs. Cutler
mother. Mrs. Anthony Bruno. de
parted Monday morning for theil
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh O'Neil ano
children of Cobre arrived Thursda.
and are spending the week as tn,
guest OF Mrs. O'Neill's mother. Mrs
VI d. Rice.
Mrs. John Monaghan entertaine,
a number OF friends Tuesday eve
ming in honor of her sister-in-lay
Mrs. Kathryn Monaghan of Tonopah
Delicious refreshments were served
Those present were Mrs. Kathryi
Monaghan, Mrs. Bart Smithson, Mrs
r. Cooper, Mrs. w. II. Allard, Mrs
Mary Monaghan. Mrs. James Nc
Donald. Mrs. Joseph w. Russell AM
Miss Clara Mcdonald.
Mrs. Kathryn Monaghan, who
housekeeper at the county hospita
at Tonopah. departed this mornin
for home. accompanied by he
daughter Jean, who has been Twin
with Mrs. Mantey for the last veal
Miss Jean has practically recovere
from the operation she underwear
about a week ago.
Mrs. Mary Monaghan was hostes
Wednesday evening al a party /
honor of her siter-in-law. Mrs. Kath
ryn Monaghan of Tonopah. A daint
lunch was served. Those presen
were Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. George W. Jackson will en-
| terrain the members of f. T. G. on
| March 2S.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Osmonde George Bates and
three interesting children. George,
Donald and Kathryn, who spent the
last six months at Venice, Cal, re-
turned home Tuesday evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Amenda we're
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest
Mattson Tuesday evening, later at.
tending the show.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Pros j. Goumound
departed this morning to make their
future home in Detroit. Mich, with
their son Harold, who is o leader
of one of the best known orehestras
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. J.. A Martin of Central Ely
entertained the members of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
church Wednesday afternoon. Al
the conclusion Of the meeting dainty
refreshments were served. The mem
hers are Mrs. j. w. Delmore. Mrs.
II v. Dickinson, Mrs. George Ben
nett, Mrs. II. A. Fravel. Mrs. Lulu
Edwards. Mrs j. II. Gallagher. Mrs.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. George Doughty was hostess
at an informal tea Thursday after
room. Those present were Miss Helen
Baurmann and Mrs. Garlic Elmore
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Miss Cleora Murdoch was hostess
at a theater party Friday evening
followed by a chatting dish party
Those present were Miss Lois Lock
hart. Leo Deckleman and X. c. Tay.
lor of Salt Lake City.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20
Now Drilling for Oil Thirty-Eieht Miles West of Ely

The nnipah Petroleum Company is a Nevada cor
poration composed of Nevada men, we'll known
throughout the state. and for the purpose OF de-
veloping the oil industry of Nevada, and our sue
cess means YOUR success and financial %independ-
ence IL YOU JOIN Us NOW.
REMEMBER-1HE BIG FORTUNES IN OIL
ARE MADE by THOSE WHO GET IN AT ii
STAGES OF A NEW FIELD-while il is
still a speculation When oil is struck the stock
goes skyward and is ont of reach Of the man OF
small means. Read the record of the company care
fully and ACT Al ONCE-TODAY. This may bring
you a fortune within the next few days. The drill
is working steadily and has attained a depth of 92e
feet and o gusher may be expected almost any day
TODAY may be your last chance to secure any Of
this stock at the present low price-f5c per share.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. August Il Riepe
were dinner hosts Friday evening
Covers were laid for Herman Tiet7
Jr.. Joseph Tietz and NJ. Lusick oi
Ruth
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

strong oil seep was encountered. At 526 feet the
first oil sand was struck. showing high-grade pc
troleum seep. and which proved to US that petro-
leum in paying quantities will be found at proper
depth.
On December 10th, at 6cS feet. oil and gas was
struck, which caused us TO cease drilling until our
United States oil prospecting permit had been re-
eeived. This permit has since been received and
drilling was resumed on January 18th. 1921.
From January 2sth to February 2Sth the well
reached q depth of SIS feet; in other words. 207
feet was made in 90 days. Drilling is now being
pushed with all energy possible.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Prior to their departure this
morning for Detroit, Mr.. and Mrs
Pros ]. Goumound yer breakfast
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lee II. Muir
dock
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Creighton Whitmore enter
tanned the members OF the Saturday
Evening Card Club, refreshments
being served. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Morrill, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Harris
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Vincent Ruse and Mrs. Joseph
Collins have Joined La Couture.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Miss Gertrude Ankers of McGin
was the house guest of Mrs. August
Riepe Thursday evening, attending
the st. Patrick's day dance, return.
ing home Friday.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. IL. a. Davidson OF
East Ely entertained informally AT
cards Tuesday evening. followed by
a chatting dish supper. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Harris. Miss
Eva Timmons, Mr.. and Mrs. y. w
Fay. Mrs. Garlic Elmore and Mrs
= r. Deylin.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Miss Eleanor Ferguson entertained
The members of the little Liberty
Sewing Club Wednesday afternoon
at her home in Central Ely. The
time was spent in sewing and music.
Dainty refreshments were served
Those present were the Misses Melba
TGeraghty, Irene Cook, Muriei Nichol.
son, Ruth Webb, Gertrude Shallen'
barger. Mildred Delmore, Doroth,
Delmore and Marie Sears.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stephens of East
Ely were hosts at a beautifully ap-
pointed dinner Thursday evening
complimentary 10 Nj. and Mrs. Pros
J. Goumound. Covers were laid for
Mr.. and Mrs. Goumound, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee II. Murdoch. Mr.. and Mrs.
Van Newman. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred T.
West, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Foote and
+ g. Grant.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Willis z Meyers entertained
the Informal Evening Bridge Club
last night. Those present were Mrs.
Percy Jackson, Mrs. Joseph L. Ties
and Mrs. Fred T. West.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson had
Mrs. NJ. ID. Rice and Miss Maude
Rice as dinner guests Tuesday "
ming
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Kathryn Monaghan, VINO Il
housekeeper at the county hospital
at Tonopah, departed this morning
for home, accompanied by her
daughter Jean, who has been living
with Mrs. Mantey for the last year
Miss Jean has practically recovered
from the operation she underwent
about n week ago.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

We have proven the gas. We have a big showing
of oil. 1t is a safe bet that we bring in the oil in
gusher form-AND SOON.
You are invited TO come in and see our display
at the Office on Aultman street, in Ely.
Come in and see the analysis of the gas and the
Honest-to-God Nevada oil contained in the bailings'
It's worth your while. It's an opportunity that may
never come to you again.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. James s. Bennett spent Wed
nesday evening at McGin as the CUES
OF her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur r
Lindsey.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Hortense Cutler and two
children OF Provo. Utah. who have
been the guests of Mrs. Cutters
mother. Mrs. Anthony Bruno. de-
parted Monday morning for their
home.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Earl Mangum of Central Fly
vas hostess to the members OF the
Minerva Sewing Club Thursday after
noon. The time was spent In sew.
ing and music. dainty refreshments
l,eing served. Those present we're
Mrs. j. X. Squires. Mrs. ". J. Ray,
Mrs. Roy Chambers and Mrs. Hyrun
Whitloek.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Willis 4. Meyers was hostess
Thursday afternoon to the members
of the Bridge Club. Mrs. ID. Boyd
Smith and Mrs. Charles c. Caperton
had high score. Those present were
Mrs. ID. Boyd-Smith. Mrs. John
Weber. Mrs. Charles {. caperton
Mrs. w. o. Norman. Mrs. Fred T.
West and Mrs. James s. Bennett.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

DIR. and Mrs. S. r. Spann were
hosts al breakfast this morning
Covers were laid for w. A. Leonard
Morgan Leonard and Curtis Leonard
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

c. A. Walker OF Salt Lake City
was a dinner guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Lewis Wednesda,
evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh O'Neil and
children of Cobre arrived Thursday
and are spending the week as the
guest of Mrs. O'Neill's mother. Mrs
M ID Rice.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. Edward Grening and Mrs
VIII Mccarthy of McGill were Ely
visitors Wednesday. spending the
time shopping.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. J.. ". Meeoham of Baker was
an Ely visitor Wednesday. register.
ing at the Northern hotel
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Osmonde George
Bates motorod TO McGill Wednesday
and were The guests of Miss Jessie
burnett.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-20

Mrs. ID. Boyd-Smith of McGill was
an Ely visitor Thursday, attending
the meeting of the Thursday Bridge
Club held at the home of her mother
Mrs. Willis f. Meyers. later being
her dinner guest
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12

TEAM WINNER
Defeat Sheffield MarcOnS, 80 to O.
Before a Large ArmiStice Day
Crowd at keWanee.
Especial Correspondence.l

kewanee. Ill. Nov. Before a
large Armistice day crowd. the Ke.
vance American Legion football
team defeated the fast Sheffield Ma
rooms here yesterday afternoon, the
score being 80 to 0. The Kewanee
team was considerably outweighed.
but possessed an enOrmity of speed
which showed good results in d
superior aerial attack. Five out Of
the six tOucLdOwns were made BY
the forward pass route. The ke-
vance team was a combination OF
former high school stars. The
lineup:
Kewanee (39)-Swain, fb, Clapp
lib; Carroll, RIB: Nance qb; Craig
lie; Arson. 1t; Cole, Ig, Lawson. G..
McDermott, rg; Anderson, TT. Pc
den, re.
Sheffield ON. Nelson. fb; Lii
ly. lib; DeVriese. RIB. Jones. CD.
komp, lie; Bradley. II, Reader, lg.
Boyd. c; Bonita, re-; II Nelson, TT,
Norris, re
Touchdowns - Carroll. CIapp
Nance. Peden 81 Goals from
touchdown C Anderson t3l.
Referee - Hamilton, Galesburg
Umpire -Gulshen. Kewanee. Time
Of periods Is minutes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
ALedo and Nero err County
Aledo Personals

Miss Dorothy Dyson of Joy left
yesterday morning to spend the
week end with friends at Gales
burg.
Miss Martha Peterson of Aledo
left yesterday morning for a sew
eral days visit with friends at
Alexis
Mrs. Mary Fell of Viola returned
home yesterday morning after
spending the evening in the Frank
Smith home at Aledo.
Mrs. Ralph Hause and son Rich
ard of Burlington, Iowa, arrived
yesterday morning for week end
visit with relatives and friends.
Lyle Parkinson of Aledo left yes
terday morning for a week end
visit at Plymouth, Ill, at the home
of his brother, Fred Parkinson.
Miss Katherine Gore of New Bos-
ton returned home Thursday eve
ming after attending a week of
school at Lombard college at Gales
burg.
Miss Edith Cooke of Aledo is
spending the week end with friends
at New Boston.
Miss Virginia Ballard. Jack
Prouty and John Allen of New Bos-
ton returned home Thursday eve
ming after a week of schoo! at
Aledo.
Mrs. Clair Haas of Joy was d
business visitor in Aledo Thursday
afternoon
Tom Kenny of Aledo was a bust
ness visitor in New Boston Thurs
day evening.
J. c. Scanneli of AIedo is spend
ing the week end in New Boston
with friends.
L. J. Klearsey of Aledo left
Thursday evening to spend the
week end with friends at Gales
burg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
AIlEDOGALESBURG
GRID SPORT WAS
STOPPED BY SNOW
(SpeciaI TO The Arcns

Aledo, Nov. 12.-About noon YES
terday Manager Tom Chinlund of
the Mercer county independent
football squad, communicated with
the Galesburg Independent team,
which was scheduled to play in
Aledo yesterday afternoon. and it
was decided to cancel the tilt be-
cause of the snow which fell in
Aledo early in the morning.
NO other game has been arrang-
ed for between the locals and the
GaleSburg team. but announcement
was made today that on next Fri
day afternoon the Mercer county
Independents will meet the Silvis
independents at the local William
and Vashti college field. Rumors
nave reached Aledo that the SiIyis
aggregation is establishing a good
record. having many scalps 10
their credit The local IndeDend-
ents are not worrying any as this
extra week without any tilt viii
give their men time to get into
perfect condition. Practice Is being
held regularly in Aledo under the
able direction of Coach Grant
kramn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
Ex-SERvICE men
REMEMBERED BY
GALvA WOMEN
Every Former Soldier in City Re-
ceives Armistice Day Letter
From Woman's Club.
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Ill, Nov. 12.-Besides the
usual celebration with which near
ly every city in the United States
observed the third anniversary OF
the close of the World war con-
t1ict the Woman's club Of Gaiva
went step further and sent a
letter of appreciation 10 each eX-
service man in the city. Follow
ing is the letter, signed by Mrs. A.
E. Bergland, presiLen of the club,
and Mrs. H. q. Hartley.
Dear ExSeryice Man:
AS Armistice day approaches
our thoughts turn, naturally, TO
you and to the gre at debt OF graft
tuGe We owe-a debt that compen-
satlon or bonus can never repay.
We want you to know that We are
thinking OF you at this time, and
that we shall always be thinking Of
you as one OF our very own service
boys, and wondering what life is
bringing to you. anu whether there
is anything we can 40 To better
express our appreciation.
"A lew committee has recently
been appointed in our club to act
III iI4eHu!! cooperation with tle
ex-Service men. and it shall be our
duty and pleasure to assist you in
every way possible.
We are especially anxious to
be Of service now during this time
OF readjustmcnt for SO many CT
our wounded men and uuemploy-
ment everywhere. Do you need as
sistance in securing compensation,
Insurance or vocational training?
Wont you write US if there is
anything we can do, either for your
self or any of your comrades?
Every member of the Galya Wom-
ans club Oh this precious new
honor day is sending you her
pledge of friendship, her message
OF goodwill, her comradeship in
loyalty to a great country and to
4 great and grand cause"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
SEE MASKED MEN
ENTERING ALEDO
HALL LAST NIGHT
Especial to The Argus

Aledo. Nov. 1.-Two masked
men were seen entering the Mer-
GER building in Aledo last night
Authorities were Immediately call
ed and an investigation was made
which showed that not only, two
but dozens of others, all masked
had entered the building also and
were attending what was probably
the most successful masquerade
dance ever sponsored by the Royal
Neighbor lodge OF Aledo.
Clowns, Rubes, Indians, Mexi-
cans and scores of other charac-
tiers were to be seen tripping the
light fantastic to the popular music
furnished by Berg's orchestra of
Aledo. Both square and round
dancing were INDUCED in and those
attending report an excellent time.
Refreshments were served during
the evening and as everyone was
invited a large number was present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
SERVE COMMUNITY
SUPPER TO RAISE
CEMETERY FUNDS
Especial Correspondence J

Viola, Nov. 1.-THE Cemetery
association held a community sup
per at the opera house on FRIDAY
evening. The entire surrounding
country had been solicited and ev-
cry family donated freely. Serving
began at $50 and from that time
until over 900 plates were served.
The menu was pleasing one with
choice Of two meats, chicken or
veal loaf. Homemade candies were
sold also, adding a neat sum to the
treasury. After supper. having
loads of eats left. an auction was
held with J. r. Mann. local auc-
tIoneer. in charge The associa-
ton cleared over 500. which will
be used in piping the city water to
the cemetery, something that has
been needed for some time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
WEATHER HALTS
STERLING CANE

Geneseo, Ill, Nov. with
blanket Of at least three inches Of
snow covering the ground yester-
day the football game between Ster-
ling and GeneseO high schools was
declared of. Being a wet snow,
which melted as fast as it came 10
the ground. a condition Of mud and
slush made play practically impos-
sible. The officials at Sterling call
ed Principal DaruaH early IN the
morning and stated their willing
ness TO come to Geneseo but as IT,
trip by auto was out Of the queS-
ton the only remaining possibility
Of reaching Geuose0 would be Fh
Joliet. The heavy expense Of sucl
a trip was iuadvisabie considering
that local conditions We're such as
TO hold the attendance very low
There is some talk OF arranging
q game with Sterling for next |eek
Friday or Saturday. but q definite
understanding on this proposal has
not been reached.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
new OFFICERS
NAMED BY POST
AIRPORT BYRON
Smoker and Oyster Supper Feat,,.
OF Evening Entertainment-To
Have Charge Service
Especial Correspondence,

Port Byron. Ill. Nov. 12-r
Coeland post of the American H.
ion held its annual election If :,
ficers last night, followed nv
smoker and oyster supDer r.,
lowing are the officers elected.
Commander-Arthur L. samus,
son. "a al I FL
Vice commander - Byron A.
StertOn. '
Adjutant-Thomas Montgomery
Treasurer George B. Coe
Chaplain-Charles Craig.
Sergeant at Arms-Harrv p
Spoor. n
Observation-Disclosures Wells
Publicity agent-Leo T. Brsr.
nan
Athletic officer-Charles Mead
The post has charge of the ser.
vice at the Congregational cburrs
tomorrow night. The speakers Wir
be Captain William Smaller of Mn.
line. formerly of the United STATE,
Intelligence department. and Lien.
tenant Clyde Bergston. post com.
of Moline. Commune
will be a feature of the nro.
gram.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-12
ELECT OFFICERS
FOR GALA CLUB
Especial Correspondence.)

Galva. Ill, Nov. 1.-THE GaIva
Chamber of Commerce has elected
the following officers:
PreSident-E. o. Brown.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Riner.
Treasurer-H. o. Hartley, IRE
electedD
Secretary-R. c. E@nlon, Gre
eleC ted
Business ma2ager-John H. Best
At the next meeting. Nov. "a
three directors will be elected. The
GalVa Chamber of Commerce has
45 members. The initiation fee has
been reduced from $50 to $25. This
reduction inaugurates an extensive
membership campaign which will
start with a grand banquet at the
Hotel Best in the near future, when
efforts will be made to advance the
present membership to 100 or more
members.