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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
GENESEO CHURCH
CHOIR PRESENTS
SACRED CANTATA
(special Correspondence.l

Geneseo, ILL.,, Dec 23.-The sa-
cred cantata. The Story OF Christ
mas" by H. Alexander Matthews
was presented by the choir OF the
Congregational church last eve
ming at 1880 O'Clock before a large
and attentive audience which thor
oughly enjoyed its presentation.
The chorister is Charles Lieber-
knecht with Mrs. J. A. Bradley
organist.
The solos were well sung and
the choruses showed much pains
taking training upon the part of
the choir and Chorister Lieber-
knecht.
The Story of Christmas, as ar
ranged for this cantata by Mat
thews is as follows:
PART II.
The Prophecy-Chorus of mems
voices, followed by full chorus.
The unciation-Soprana solo
and chorus. Miss May Powell,
soloist-
PART II.
The Vision of the Shepherds 80
Introduction and chorus.
The Journey of the Shepherds
Tenor solo and chorus. Glenn
Meeker, soloist.
Voices of the Sky-Soprano solo,
Miss May Powell
PART III.
The Quest of the Magi-Instru-
march. Baritone and tenor
solos with chorus. Charles Lieber-
and Glenn Meeker, soIoists. !
PART ".
The Ful6llment of the Prophecy
Chorus and soprano solo. Mrs. |
Bertha Shevlin, soloist.
The Congregational Sunday
school will give its Christmas pro
gram in the church auditorium on !
Saturday evening at 7:30 O'Clock. I
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
TIM SMITH is
AWARDED S157
IN LAW SUIT
Jnry Out As Minutes In Second
Hearing of Trfal-Sustain
5 * Verdict of Lower Court
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. Dec. 23.-At 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon after deliberat-
ing but As minutes the jury in the
Mercer county circuit court return
I ed a verdict for Smith in the Smith
VS. Lair and Dilley law suit, sus-
tanning the justice court verdict
made some time ago.
Damages were allowed Walter
! Tim" Smith of Aledo to the eX-
tent OF $157.09 Some time ago the
suit was brought before Justice
w ID. Emerson of Aledo who al
lowed Smith $142.S9 William Lar
and William Dilley, the defendants,
both OF Aledo, appealed the case to
the circuit court. During the rae
ing season of 1888, Smith was
employed as a trainer and driver of
the Lair and Dilley race horses
The suit was brought against the
employers for wages, and expenses
Nintering the horses during thai
time
Attorney James A. Allen repre-
scented the plaintiff and Attorneys
Watson & Duvall were counsel for
the defendants.
This was the last jury trial OF
the December term, there being
only three. The remainder of the
court session will be given over to
chancery matters. The present
docket is one of the lightest here in
years and no sensational or very
important cases were tried.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
PARKER MACHINE
Is RECOVERED AT
KNOXVILLE SHOP
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Dec. 23.-George Parker
Of AAle6o, who conducts a tonsorial
parior. is now able to meet his
customers with a happy smile.
The crepe on the front door has
been removed for s o'clock We'd
nesday night, Mr.. Parker was no.
tilted by Mr.. Steele, a garage deal
err at Knoxville, that his Ford car,
which was stolen at Galesburg Fri
day night was safe in the Knoxville
garage.
Mr.. Parker, accompanied by L,
f. Mannon OF Aledo, motored to
Galesburg Friday evening to meet a
relative. This done, the three de-
ciQed to see a show before return
ing to Aledo. On coming out OF
the show the car had disappeared
-and as rain was falling there was
no attempt made to track it. Mr..
Parker went to Knoxville to bring
back his pleasure craft.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
BOWLING SCHOOLS
CELEBRATE XMAS
Especial Correspondence. }

Bowling, Dec. pa fine Christ
mas program will be given at Nc
ConnelPs chapel on Saturday eve
ming by the choir and members of
the Sunday school.
n picnic dinner will be enioved
by the pupils of the Tindall school
taught by Miss Blanche Wangelin
Friday. A big Christmas pie fiIled
with gifts will be a feature of the
afternoons entertainment. There
VIII be a Christmas tree. The
school will be closed for. a week s
vacation.
At the Pleasant Ridge school.
taught by Miss Mile Wilson. a
dinner will be served at noon
There will be. a Christmas tree and
a visit from Santa Claus during
the afternoon. The children are
looking forward to week &
vacation
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
DANCE PROCEEDS
GIVEN TO XMAS
GOODFELLOW FUND
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo, Dec. 23.-Last night the
Mystic Worker lodge of Aledo spon-
sored a successful benefit dance,
the proceeds of which went to the
Democrat Goodfellow fund of
Aledo TO give the Riddles, the needy
and the old folks a merry Christ
mas.
Dancers were charged no admis-
sion. A collection was taken up
to defray the orchestra expenses.
A fine box of candy was rallied off
at 10 cents a number, the winning
check being held by Gus Minor of
Aledo. The donations made to the
Goodfellow fund this morning was
very substantial. Both square and
round dancing was enjoyed during
the evening which pleased many of
the old folks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
FIND
H0OCH SUPPLY;
THREE IN JAIL
Two In Automobile Wreck, Arrest
ed-Third Lucky to Fined
Companions.

c. w. Perry, Axel Johnson and
Fred Babcock. all of Aledo. met in
Rock Island Thursday night, but
not by mutual appointment. The
Aledoans met in the police sta
ton. More specifically they look
ed at each other through the sell
bars.
Johnson and Babcock were in
toXicated in the afternoon and
while enroute to Davenport John
son lost control, swerving his ma
chine to the west side of Fort Arm
strong avenue and crashed over the
curbing into the fence. His car
was badly damaged. Arsenal
guards took Johnson and Babcock
into custody and later turned them
over to the Rock Island police.
At Sis last night the police ar
rested c. w. Perry of Aledo. He
was driving a car and was intoxi
Gated Perry spent the night in a
cell and this morning recognized
his friends, Johnson and Babcock.
johnson and Babcock were ar
raigned before Magistrate d. ].
Cleland in police court on charges
of drunkenness. Both paid fines of
SIS. Perry was next arraigned. He
only had enough money to pay the
fine and no money to pay the costs
of the case, amounting to $40.
Johnson stepped up and settled
the fine
John MCMann, Victor, Iowa, was
arrested by the police last night,
intoxicated John had no money
and could not pay fine. Threat
ened with Jail sentence, John said
that it would make no difference to
him, as it could only effect his rep
utation and that he had lost his
good reputation 40 years ago. He
promised to go back to Victor as
soon as he could get there in case
the court would free him He was
told to make a quick getaway.
Edward Pullman, Davenport, was
out of a job and went to Silvis to
seek work He met a machinist
friend and was taken out for a good
time. Edward got drunk and came
to Rock Island. He landed in Jail.
He was allowed to get back to
Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
CHANGE IN PLAN
OF BASKETBALL
DISTRICT MEETS
Sectional Contests to Be Held Be-
fore State Tournament
Moline Date Open.

Geneseo, ILL.,, Dec, 23.-Principal
Darnall of the Geneseo high school
has been notified by the officers OF
the Illinois High School Athletic
association that there will be a
change in the plan OF playing for
the state championship this season.
Instead of there being the district
meets preceding the state cham
plonship meet at the University OF
Illinois decided innovation will
be inaugurated.
The plan as adopted calls for the
district tournaments to be played
on March ,, and 4. The winners
of the district tournaments will
meet during the next week, the
dates being March 10 and Il in
sectional Journeys Teams surviv-
ing the sectional tournaments will
then go to the state tournament at
Urbana the next week, the dates
being set for March II and IS.
This change was deemed neces-
sary because of the exceedingly
rapid growth of the state associa-
ton 1t is anticipated that there
will be "a district tournaments in
stead of Is as in past years. This
change meets with the approval of
Principal Darnall and Coach Pruitt
of the Geneseo high school.
With the district tournament set
forward a conflict in the Geneseo
schedule is encountered. Moline
high school was booked for that
time with the game to have been
played here. AS the season tickets
call for eight games Principal Dar4
nall asked Moline to give him an
other date, one in midweek if nee
essary. This moline has refused to
do, so Principal DarnalI has can
ceied both games with Moline this
season, deeming it unfair to go to
Moline without a return game here.
He is at present in correspondence
with La Sale, Streator and Gales
burg and feels assured of a date
with one of these teams here 10
I'LL the vacancy caused by Moline
being unwilling to come to Geneseo.
With the Henry county tourna
ment set for Jan. %, 81 and % To-
ne aIB 5uB5 7Ql 10 sL9MoUoI IRn
a feast of basket shoot
ing. Robert kaufman of Iowa
State university will referee the
games of the county tournament. /
His work in the Kewanee game
was of exceptionally high charac-
ter and his return for this series
will be welcomed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Aledo and Mere err County
STATE TAX RATE
is RECEIVED AT
CLERKS OFFICE
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Dec. 23.-County Clerk F.
A. Gibson of Aledo received a tele-
gram from State Auditor Russell
of Springfield yesterday containing
the Illinois state tax rate for the
1922 year.
The rate affixed is As cents per
500 valuation, being an increase
Of cents per 800 over that of
last year. The increase, it is said,
is largely due to the greater ap
preparation made by the last legis-
lature for the state university and
schools. Since the new rate has
arrived County Clerk and Depu-
ties Media and Emil will know no
rest for a time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
HAD LOST ALL
DESIRE TO EAT
Mrs. GOhl Astonished When AID.
petite Returns and LOngstand-
ing Stomach Trouble Dis
npearS.

at certainly is wonderful how
quickly the right medicine will get
person 10 feeling right again"
said Mrs. Clara Coil, 2IO North
Pauline St, Chicago.
Why, even before I had finished
my first bottle of Tanlac my ap-
petite. which had entirely left me.
came back in full force. Before
taking this medicine l had had no
desire for food in months and
could hardly bear to face a meal
let alone eat anything. My nerves
had become so deranged that l
could never sleep we'll and | always
so- up mornings feeling all tired
out, Ny energy all seemed to leave
mo and l was just about half sick
all the time and never felt like TAX
ing an interest in anything.
II il had not been for a lady
friend of mine from Elgin, ILL.,. per-
suCding me TO try Tanlac my con-
dation would, no doubt, have be-
Come very serious. This medicine
had ne feeling better in such a
sort time that it surprised me. AL
most before l knew it was eating
raTeuously and enjoying all my
meals. am just now starting on
my second bottle of TanIac and my
APPETITE and digestion seem to be
perfect My nerves have steadieI
iown SO I sleep well and / Just
ieem 10 have an abundant supply of
snergy ana that tired. wornout feel +,
ne has left me. Tanlac is giving
ne Just the results that l wanted
nd | am glad TO make a statement
Q be used in letting others know
bout it,"
Tanlae is sold in Rock Island by
:. e. Schlegei's Drug Store and by
GOD druggists (Ad-
ertisement.) (,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
MORE SMALLPOX
CASES REPORTED
IN DRURY HOMES
Especial Correspondence }

Drury, Dec. 23.-Since the visit
of DR.. c. C. Ellis, district health
supervisor for Rock Island, Mercer.
Henderson and Warren counties on
last Tuesday, five new cases have
been added to the list of Is homes
quarantined for smallpox. In an
effort to stop the spread of the dis
ease DR.. Ellis ordered schools and
churches closed and insisted that
all children be vaccinated. Drury
township now has more cases un-
der quarantine than has the CITY
Of Muscatine where only IL homes
are under quarantine, although the
population of the township is. no;
more than one-twentieth of the
CITY Every effort to fight the dis
ease Is being made by the residents
of the community.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
~ Todav's News of Western Illinois
ERIE METHODIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO
| PRESENT PROGRAM
Especial Correspondence.)

Erie, Dec. 23.-The following
program will be given by the pri-
mary department of the Erie Meth
odist Sunday school Sunday eve
ming, under the supervision of the
| teachers:
Song, Joy to the world''-Con-
gregation-
Prayer - superintendent ]. L.
Daily
Song, silent Night, Holy Night
Congregation.
Welcome-Ruth Slaymaker.
Recitation-Ethel and Edith Pet
erson and song, "Luther's Cradle
Hymn" department.
Observation-Disclosures Hawk.
Exercise, Merry Christmas
Beginners class.
Song, Baby Jesus and
Florence Daily.
Exercise. 1.-The Christ Child
First grade girls.
Recitation, 1.-The Longest Day
Albert Miller.
Exercise, 1.-The Candles'-Second
grade girls.
Song. Christmas Means Jesus
To Me'-Junior department
Recitation, THE Best Tree
Audrey James.
Exercise, Christmas in Different
Lands grade boys.
Song, bethlehem Babe" - Al
berta and WiIbert Miller.
Recitation, winter Brings Us
Christmas" Finnicum.
Exercise, why He Came"-Third
grade girls.
Song, "In Manager Lowry
Marjory Muesse, Marjorie Guthrie,
Florence Campbell, Alberta Turner
ecitation-Burneill Olinger.
Exercise, Glad Christmas Bells"
Mrs. John Hawks class.
Song, Gifts for JesuS"-Gail and
Mary Miller.
Observation-Disclosures Cant.
Exercise, Just Like Me'-Don-
aid and Florence Dali.
Observation-Disclosures Turner.
Song, Merry Christmas" -Mrs.
John Hawks class.
Recitation-GaiI Cockings.
Recitation, why Johnny Failed
Miller.
Exercise-Evelyn Feaster, Har-
riet Robinson, Clarence Peterson,
Wilbert Miller.
Recitation, Good Night" Viva
Daniels.
Song. Christmas Bells''-Miss
Susie PASSES class.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
DRIVE WILL CEASE
DURING HOLIDAYS
Especial to The Argus. J

Aledo, Dec. 23.-Committee in
charge of the campaign to raise
funds for the erection of the new
Presbyterian church of this city
will rest over the holidays.
Robert L. Watson of Aledo, who
heads the committees, reports that
the fund now stands some over
$4,000, which is past the halfway
mark Many substantial subscrip-
lions have been made, one being
as high as $1,000. After the
Christmas period the drive will be
taken up and a concentrated effort
VIII be made to secure the amount
needed as soon as possible.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
LEGION PLAN TO
STAGE ANOTHER
SHOOT THURSDAY
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Dec. 23-Next Thursday
Fallerans post of the American Lee
gion of Aledo will stage another
shooting match at the local col
lege field
Committees in charge have pro-
vided for plenty of turkeys, geese
and ducks to be given the winners.
Clay birds will be sailed from three
traps. The event starts promptly
at ten O'Clock in the morning. We'd
nesday the post sponsored their
first match at the college field,
which was declared a success. TOO
cold for accurate shooting" was
the alibi furnished by unsuccessful
marksmen, and members of the Lee
gion are hoping that the weather
Thursday will favor their match.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
WOman's Club Meets.

The Erie Woman'S club met
Tuesday in regular session. AS
there was very little business, the
time was spent socially and the
meeting was in the nature of a
Christmas sing and thimble party.
A number of the ladies took fancy
work and improved the time for
making Christmas presents, as
they visited. Miss Florence Camp
bell, accompanied by Miss Gwendo-
Ign Wilbur with piano and voice,
entertained the ladies with vocal
numbers and responded to en-
cores. Club singing was enjoyed
by the musical part of the club, as
a feature of entertainment. After
time spent in this way, refresh
ments of coffee and doughnuts
were served by the committee ap-
pointed for the day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
SERVICE FOR
BISHOP HILL
MAN THURSDAY
Eric ]. LindstroTn. Early Settler of
Colony, Passes Away Tuesday
Leaves Five Children.
Especial Correspondence. J

Galva, Dec. 23.-Funeral services
for Eric J. Lindstrom, well known
resident of Bishop Hill, who died
early last Tuesday morning, were
held Thursday from the Bishop
Hill Community church, Rev.
Malmquist officiating. Burial was
in the local cemetery. Mr.. Lind
strom was IS years of age Mr.
Lindstrom had always enjoyed
fairly good health until very re-
Gently. He had had trouble with
his heart at times but not severe
until the Friday before his death
when he had a stroke fapoplexy.
Eric ]. Lindstrom was born III
Sweden, June 27, 1845 At the age
of % he came to America and
eventually settled at the Bishop
Hill colony About the year 1875
he was united in marriage with
Miss Matilda Erickson. The young
couple moved to a farm near the
colony and they remained on the
farm until about eight years ago,
when they retired and built nice
home in Bishop. He was a very
active church member and at the
time of his death he was a trustee
There were eight children in this
family. Two passed away in in
fancy. One daughter, Mrs. B. A
Johnson of Kewanee, passed away
five years ago. Those remaining
with the mother are as follows:
Theodore ]. of Paulina, Iowa,
Arthur and Amos of Bishop Hill,
Miss Helen of Bishop Hill and
Henry of Kewanee. He is also
survived by nine grandchildren.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
STERLING MAN
BAGS CRAY FOX
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, III, Dec. 22.-Homer
Ferguson of this city shot a gray
fox Wednesday afternoon in a
gravel pit just west of this city
He was hunting with two other
men from this city and they got the
fox surrounded.
Mayor j. P. Overholser has re-
ceived copy of AN Act of Con
gress Granting the Board of sun
ervisors of Whiteside County per-
mission to build a bridge over
Rock river at First avenue" Hon
J. c. Mckenzie, congressman from;
this district, sent the copy of the
bill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Give School Social.

Miss Carrie Wood and her pupils
OF the Mineral Springs school gave
a social at the school building Tues
day evening, which was well at
tended. A short program was
given, after which a social time was
enjoyed and refreshments served
A small sum was charged for the
luncheon, netting the school about
$40, which will be applied on A
fund for supplies, including books
for the school library. About
sixty were present, including those
from the neighborhood, and about
fourteen from Erie, who aro
friends of Miss Wood.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
COLLECTOR GIVEN
n MORE TERRITORY
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Dec. 2S-In addition to
Mercer county, Joe Carnahan, in
zternal revenue collector, had five
towns in Henry county added to his
territory.
: The towns IN Henry county are
Cambridge. Woodruff. Lynn Center
sAndover and Alpha. As vet Mr.
Carnahan has not decided on dates
10 visit the towns, but stated thai
ne will do so during the forepart
OF January, when income taxes will
BE- made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Escapes Injury,

Ernest Law, Buda farmer. had a
close call Monday afternoon when
riding a horse after cattle. The an
imal became frightened at a train
and while running at breakneck
speed stumbled and fell, breaking
vertebrate in its spine. Mr.. Law
was able to extricate himself and
escaped with q few bruises. The
horse died in a few hours.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Plan Feast

Masors and Eastern Stars of the
Neponset chapter are to be guests
OF Supervisor e. F. Norton at a
New Years feast on Jan. ?. Mr..
Norton has arranged to barbecue a
large buffalo for the occasion. The
feast will be held at the Masonic
hall in Neponset.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
FALLS ON STAIRS:
BREAKS LEFT ARM
Especial Correspondence

Andalusia, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Will
liam Beaumont sustained a patnfpI
injury Tuesday when she fell dow
the stairs of her home. Her Ieft
arm was fractured just above the
wrist joint and her face and shoul-
der were badly bruised. DR.. TufuI
OF Buffalo was called to attend her.
attend her.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Municipal Christmas.
WILL BUILD NEW
DEPOT AT GALVA
Especial to TIE Argus. }

Kewanee, Dec. 23.-Included in
the appropriations of the Burling-
ton railroad for next year is a new
depot for Galva. The announce
ment was received yesterday by Z.
0. Brown, president of the Gal1a
Chamber of Commerce Other i'm
provements at the Galva station
will also be made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
ANDALUSIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Finley and son
Donald returned home Monday all
er spending several days visiting
relatives near Muscatint.
William Strohmeier was in Rock
Island Wednesday,
Mrs. Charles Huntley and little
Kathleen Nier returned home
Tuesday after five days WISH
with relatives in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burgoyne
were in Rock Island Tuesday dong
their Christmas shopping.