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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
PRAIRIE LADIES
HEAR ADDRESS BY
MRS. G. D. LAWSON
Especial Correspondence. J

Buffalo Prairie, III, Sept. 29.-
The ladies missionary society of
the Buffalo Prairie Presbvterian
church held their monthly meeting
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. Mar
quis. The usual program of read
lngs and music followed by re-
freshments occurred. An unusual
number was in attendance, filling
the rooms Of the home Many
came to hear Mrs. Clarence L. Law
son or Aledo. who recently re-
turned from tour of visitation of
the mission fields in India, China
and Japan. Her descriptions of
the wretched conditions and great
surterings of these peoples due to
superstitions touched the symna-
thies of her audience.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
Especial Correspondence

Keithsburg, Ill, Sept. 29.-Mem-
bers of the War-Mer-Hen club con-
sfsting of all Shriners living in
Warren and Henderson counties, to-
day are holding the annual picnic
and fish fry of the organization here
at Keithsburg.
The hundreds of Shriners who at
tended the big dinner-dance in this
city last winter know what the club
is capable of doing when it starts
in to give party and remembering
that time the Shriners of this sec
ton of the state are all on hand.
Henderson ShrinerS Hosts
Mobiles of Henderson county are
the hosts today and have entire
charge of the picnic and have
promised bigger time than did the
Warren county Shrines last winter.
Airplane trips and steamboat rides
on the Mississippi were on the bill
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MRS. EWERS, ERIE,
GIVEN SURPRISE
Especial Correspondence.

Erie, Ill, Sept 29.-Mrs. Rubv
Ewers was the victim of a happy
surprise Tuesday evening at the
nome of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
John Young in Erie. The occasion
was her birthday and the neighbors
assembled about 6 O'Clock. Mrs.
EWers is one of the teachers in the
pubic schools here and the sur
prise was made more complete. as
she was detained at the school
mouse until late and upon her ar
rival at home found the rooms fII-
ed with the friends and a birthday
supper prepared in her honor.
After supper the evening was
passed in visiting and a general
good time prevailed until a late
hour. Those present were Miss
Vina Pfundstein. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Helms and children. Mr.. and mrs
pave Guthrie and family. Mr. and
MRS. Seward Eddy, Mr.. and Mrs
Gharles Byam and son, Miss Hattie
Young. "''io
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Woodruff COUPLE
MARRIED Is YEARS
Especial Correspondence. }

Woodruff, Ill, Sept. 29.-Over so
relatives and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Swanson gathered at
the l. o. o. F. hall and surprised
them on their 25th wedding ami
Versary. The evening was spent in
playing "Som'r'set," after which re-
freshments were served. A purse
or money was presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Swanson. F. L. Hallin of Ke-
vance acting as spokesman. All
departed at a late hour wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson many more
years of welded life Relatives and
friends were present from Gales
burg, Kewanee, Oneida and Rock
Island.
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.AZedo and Mercer County
FUNERAL OF
SAILOR HELD
AT REYNOLDS
FaIlerans Post of Legion in Charge
of SerVice-Passed Aaway In
Chicago Hospital
Especial to The Argus J

Aledo, Sept. 29.-Funeral serv.
ices for Richard E. Davis, a form
er resident of Reynolds and ex
service man. were held at o'cloci
yesterday afternoon at Reynolds
The service was in charge of the
F'allerans post of the legion In
terment was in the Reynolds Gem
etery.
Davis, who served in the army
during the late war, died at GLE
O'Clock last Saturday evening at a
Chicago hospital. Death was due
to disease contracted during his
service in the navy. He had been in
the hospital since the close of the
war.
While a resident of Reynolds he
made his home with his sister, Mrs
viii Parks. He was a member of
the naval reserve and was called
for active duty at the beginning of
the war, serving in the radio sec
ton of the navy.
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FIRST ANNUAL
SUNDAY SCHOOL
MEET SUCCESS
Church Filled to Capacity at Each
Session Of Convention Held
In Aledo.
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, ILL.,, Sept. 29.-Mercer
cpunty's first annual Sunday school
meeting held yesterday in the
Methodist church in Aledo proved
to be fine success. 1t was attend
ed by delegates and visitors from
every community in the county.
Three sessions were held during
the day and the church was filled
to capacity during each session.
The principal speaker of the day
was Miss Pearl Weaver, state su-
perintendent of the primary de-
partment, who gave three splendid
addresses. Following the regis
tration of delegates in the morning
a period of worship was observed,
IL. l. Thornton of Millersburg,
president of the association, being
in charge. The address of well
come was given by C. II. DetwiI-
Ter of AledO. The appointment of
committees and the reports from
the county officers were given dur
ing the morning session. Miss
Weaver's subject for the morning
session was The Magic OF To-
gether." Dinner was served at
noon in the church dining room,
with $50 people in attendance
Rev. c. E. Ross of New Windsor
had charge of the afternoon devo-
tionals. Mr. Thornton had charge
of the roll call of the six county
districts. Miss Weaver's subject
for the afternoon session was
standards, Their Place and
Work" Following her address the
report of the nominating commit
tee, of which Rev. Marvin Walters
of Joy was chairman, was given. |
Following are the officers who will
serve during the coming year:
President H l.. Thornton, Mil |
lersburg.
Vice observation-disclosures Kiddoo,
Joy.
Secretary-Mrs. Edith Ramsey,
Hamlet
Treasurer. B. Pollock, Aledo.
Supper was served at the church.
During the supper hour several Sc
lections were given by the Pres
byterian quartet, composed of Miss
Helen Horner, Miss Fanchon Ga
met, John McCard and Clarence
Wells Gerald Baldwin, director of
the AledO Methodist church choir,
also gave a vocal selection. Mrs.
o. J. Lorimer had charge Of the
short program which followed the
supper.
Rev. O. f. Domeij. pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church of AIedo.
gave an address during the evening. .
AN address was also given by Miss |
weaver, whose subject was "The |
Church and Her Children Mn
shzWas furnished in the evening by
thesorchestra of the Swedish Luth-
eran church of Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
BARNARD GOLF
TOURNAMENT
GENESEO ENDS
GalVa Team Captures First Noney
in Double Event. Defeating
Genese0 Men.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill. Sept. %. The
horseshoe tournament which was
started in this city last Tuesday.
at which time the singles were
finished, came to an end yesterday
afternoon The doubles event was
contested very earnestly and de-
veloped some exceptionally fine
pitching The work of W. I.
Strumm of Galva, Ill, was of ex-
cepional high quality and he re-
Ceived the plaudits OF the several
hundred people who witnessed
yesterdays game, on numerous oc-
casions. Jess Resser of CeneseO
also pitched a very consistent game
throughout the day.
Upon the conclusion of the sched-
uled games two teams were tied
for first and second places They
were composed of W L. Strumm
and L O. WaIean OF Galva. and
Theodore Tell and Jess Resser OF
Geneseo. These two teams had
lost but one game each during the
day. In the pitch-off the Galya
team won two of three games and
captured first moIssy. Tell and
Resser shared second money. Wal
lean of Galya won first money in
the singles of Tuesday and Resser
of Geneseo won second money in
that event
Third money yesterday was won
by John Wagle and John Carl OF
Geneseo, who lost only two games
of the tournament play. For
fourth place two teams were tied.
Frank Vincent and Minor Prior Of
Kewanee, won this tie by winning
the pitch-off from Sand and l. E
ObreCht of Geneseo.
This tournament was of great in
terest not only TO the participants
but to the hundreds Of spectators
who watched the games \ num-
Der of other Journeys Will take
place in the surrounding country
within the next few weeks. Akin
son will bold forth next week
Oct g.
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CHANGE MADE IN
LEGION PROGRAM
(Special 10 The Argus. J

Aledo, Sept 29-Frank B. War
mock, chairman of the entertain
ment committee of Fallerans posi-
of the American LEGION, has re-
ceived word from officials of the
Emerson Lyceum bureau to the eff
feet that one date in the winter
course to be given by the local
post has been changed. The date
for the appearance of the Ward
Waters company has been changed
from Feb. s to Feb. ?. This change
is the only deviation in the original
schedule as previously announced.
The schedule for the winter course
is as follows:
Orpheus Four, Nov. Is.
Sam Lewis Company, Dec 13.
Ward Waters Company. Feb. 2.
DR.. Arthur Evans, Feb. IS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
BERGE FAMILIES
LEAVE FOR COAST
Especial Correspondence, !

Geneseo, Ill, Sept. 29-Mr. and
Mrs. William Berge accompanied
by his brother. Burgett Berge and
wife of Rockford, Ill, left Geneseo
yesterday morning for Los Angeles,
Calf. They are making the trip
overland in William Berge's car.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Berge will re-
main in Los Angeles for a year and
may decide to make that city their
permanent future home Mr.. and
Mrs. Burgett Berge will remain
there for stay of six months
Mr.. and Mrs. William Berge builr
a very fine residence on North State
street last year, having moved into
1t last January. They have sold
this place 20 Aaron Rapp, Mrs.
Berge's father, who with his wife
and daughter are now occupying it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
GRAMMAR ROOM AT
ERIE NOW TAUGHT
BY NEW TEACHER
Especial Correspondence

Erie, Ill, Sept. 29.-The gram
mar room of the Erie public schools
which was made vacant by the res
1gnation of Mrs. Margaret SNYDER
zimmerman, is filled by Miss Coon
er of near Chicago. Mrs. thinner
man, who was formerly Miss Mar
garet Snyder, who opened the
school in September, was married
to Wesley Zimmerman about two
weeks ago and soon after resigned
the position. but continued teach
ing until Wednesday of this week.
when Miss Cooper arrived and
commenced her work that morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
FELIX BROWN Is
REELECTED HEAD
OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
(SneciaI to The Arms \


Aledo, Sept. 29.-Felix Brown of
Sunbeam has been reelected super
intendent of the Methodist Sunday
school at that place. Mr.. Brown
has held this Office for several
years. Other officers elected are:
Assistant superintendent- Clara
Bradford.
Secretary-Cora Stephens.
Treasurer-Evan Thompson.
Observation-Disclosures Jean and
Marie Darrell.
P1anist-Florence Thompson.
Chorister-Mrs. T. Bradford.
Cradle roll superintendent--M
l.. r. Mcclellan.
Temperance superintendent-
Mrs G. H. Stephens.
Missionary committee-Mrs. J..
Thompson, Mrs. George Schrou.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
COAL VALLEY TO
PLAY DOGTOWNS
TEAM ON SUNDAY
CSpeciaI Corresnonda,c.,

Coal Valley. Ill, Sept. 29.-The
Coal Valley aggregation will cross
bats with the Dogtown team Sun
day, Oct 2, on the home grounds.
With the exception of a few games
Coal Valley has been successful in
winning nearly all games since
they organized, and hope to land
next Sundays game No game was
played here on last Sunday.
Next Sundays game will be
staged on the new diamond. which
has been changed from Lloyd Carl
sons filed, south of town, to James
wilson's field north of town.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
BOWLING EPWORTH
LEAGUE IN MEET
Especial Corresponderce.)

Bowling, Ill, Sept. 29.-About
forty young people attended the
Epworth league social and business
meeting at Frank McConneIrs. Ait
er a oevotlonal service led by Har-
ola Moffltt, the president, a bust
ness session was held during which
the society voted to send $40 to
the Baby Fold" an orphanage at
Normal. Ill The remainder of tho
evening was spent with contests.
games and music. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Clarence Mcconnell and
Miss Bessie Mcconnell. Refresh
ments were served.
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PARENT TEACHER
BODY ADDRESSED
BY SCHOOL HEAD

Coal Valley. Ill, Sept. 29.-The
Parent-Teachers' association held
meeting Tuesday evening at the
school house. A program was Civ
en-. Justin Washburn. county su-
perintendent of schools. and Mrs.
Washburn were present. Mr.. Wash
burn gave short address. The
meeting closed with the serving of
refreshments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
FUNERAL OF ALPHA
BOY, AGE 9, Is HELD
Especial CorrespondeDce

Alpha. Ill, Sept. 29.-Funeral
services were held here last Mon
day for Oscar Edwin Okberg, g.
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Okberg. The boy died at
the family home four miles south
east of town last Saturday, follow
ing an illness of but a few Iiays'
duration. Death was due to intes-
1Inal injection and throat paralysis
me funeral services were held
from the home Monday afternoon
with Rev. ]. A Hemborg of the New
windsor Lutheran church officiat-
ing Interment took place In the
Petrie cemetery at New windsor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
SCOUTS PLAN FOR
HALLOWEEN PARTY
IN HONOR LEGION
Especial to The Argus !

Aledo, Sept 29--At meeting of
the Aledo troop of Boy Scouts held
last night at the legion rooms
plans for an entertainment in hon
or of the Fallerans post of the leg
ION were discussed. 1t was decid-
ed to have Halloween party dur
ing the first week in November
The scouts will plan the entire
program. Members of the com
m1ttee in charge Of the event
are Virgil Anderson, George
Hebel, Harvey Dahl and Bill
Hawks. Scoutmaster Middaugh
has announced a hike for the latter
part of the week.
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HUNDREDS OF SHRINERS ARE
ON HAND AT KEITHSBURG FOR
THEIR ANNUAL FALL FROLIC
Picnic and Fish Fry, Music, Dance, AirpIane
and Boat Rides on Program

Of amusements for the visiting
Shriners.
Canton Quartet on Hand.
The Rotary quartet from Canton
have place on the program and
there is a baseball game between
the Shriners of this city and Aledo.
An orchestra and Zouave drill team
will help entertain the visitors.
Festivities Begin at p. M.
The festivities begin at 1 o'clock
with the fish banquet at 5 p. m.
The business meeting will be
brief, and election of officers, and
adding the McDonough county con-
tingent to the club.
The program will conclude to-
night with music by the orchestra
and Quartet and a big dance. Mem
bers of the Shrine living in Knox
and Hancock counties are here also,
with the members from McDonough
county to enjoy the day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
LAST RITESFOR
MN. MERRIMAN
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, Sept 29-The
funeral of William Merriman was
held at his late home on East Pal
ace Row at $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon The services were N
charge of Rev. Forrest DeCIark Of
the First Methodist church of this
city. A large number of friends
of the family were in attendance.
Interment was made at the Nc
Henry cemetery. which lies about
eight miles north of this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
LESSON TOMORROW.

Especial 10 The Argus.)
Aledo, Sept. 29.-Representatives
of the home bureau units will meet
tomorrow afternoon of this week
at the home bureau office for the
second of the series of lessons to
be given by the home advisor. This
Fridays lesson will include re-
modelling hats and making of seal
ing wax beads. 1t is the plan of
the advisor to have each represen-
tative at the meeting give the les
son again to the members OF her
home unit
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
LARGE CROWDS SEE
CIRCUS AT MILAN
Especial Corresnopdanc

'opeclaI Correspondence
Milan, Ill. Sept. 29.-Lamont
BROS. circus showed to packed
houses at both afternoon and eve
ming performances yesterday. The
circus was held up in Svdnor's
field, west of the depot. At 1:3O a
street parade was held and was
greatly enjoyed by the Riddles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
CORN DISEASE IS
SUBJECT OF TALK
AT COUNTY FARMS
Especial Correspondence. J

Bowling. Ill. Sept. 29.-Charles
A. Atwood of the University of I'LL
nois gave a talk on the corn root
disease at a picnic dinner Wednes-
day at the Champion farm. 1t was
the third stop made on the tour
taken by farm bureau members TO
examine the experimental plots OF
corn planted for the study Of this
disease. Other places visited dur
ing the day were the NJ. o. Wilson
farm in Rural township, the Paul
jain farm, Black Hawk township,
the Albert Oaks farm in Edgington.
and Fred Miller's in Buffalo Prai-
RE.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
PASTOR CALLED
AT RAPIDS CITY
Especial Correspondence

Rapids City, Ill, Sept 20. - The
Rapids City Christian church has
called Rev. C. M. Tuggle as pastor.
Services will be held every first
and third Sunday morning and eve
ming.
The eVangelistic meeting which
has been in progress at the church
the last two weeks has resulted in
the addition of Is new members.
The meetings were conducted by
Evangelist W. B. Oliver. Mr.. Oil
yer went to Old Bedford. Ill, from
here, for a three weeks campaign.
A reception will be given to the
new members in the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
LEGION IN CHARGE
OF DAVIS FUNERAL
Especial Correspondance-

Reynolds. Ill, Sept. 29.-Funeral
services for Private Richard Davis
were held at 2 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon at the Reynolds Method
list church.
The American Legion of Aledo
had charge of the funeral services
at the Reynolds cemetery. MANY
beautiful flowers were heaped on
the casket. One of the incest was
a large basket of roses from the
Reynolds Alumni association, Of
which Richard was a member.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
ERIE LOT SOLD.
correspondence. J

NopCNldI CUTIGSpOnuenCe.1
Erie, ILL., Sept. 29.-Roy Cock
llngs has sold his lot in the east
ern part of Erie adjacent to the
Misses Susie and Katie Pierce
property, to Perry Lancaster. Mr..
Lancaster will erect a house for
himself and family soon. The CON
sideration was $500.
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FOOTBALL PRACTICE.

IopECIaI 10 The ArguS.)
Aledo, Sept. 29.-Fourteen men
who have hopes of making the
Mercer county football team re-
ported for practice last night at
the college field Tom Mckee gave
signal practice and the men had a
scrimmage with the high school
eleven This is the second prac-
tlce had by the players. If pos
sible game will be scheduled for
this Saturday at Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
MEETS OCT G.

AIedo, Sept 29.-The meeting of
the Mercer County Soldiers and
Sailors association, which was an
nounced yesterday to be held to-
day in Aledo, will be held next
Thursday, Oct 6, at AIedo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
MISS SCHEPPER OF
RURAL SURPRISED
Especial Correspondence \

Milan, Ill, Sept 29-Members of
the B. F. P. club and friends ~
the number of 40 gave a pleasant
surprise on Miss Florence ScbenN
per OF Rural Wednesday evening
IN honor OF her birthday. Games
were played and a most enjoyable
ume had by all. Miss Schepper
was presented with purse Of
money. Refreshments were served
by the B. F. p. club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
WILL PLAN CHURCH
SUPPER AT MEETING
Especial Correspondence.

Milan, Ill, Sept. ga commit
tee meeting will be held at the A.
F1ugel home this evening to COM
plete plans for the c. W. cafeteria
supper which is to be given in the
Presbyterian church Oct. 8.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-04

The world moves rapidly these days.
and only the New unlcrsltlos Ia
apacc with today's growth OF the
language.
While readers are cagcr for the
book on account OF ita being auihorl.
tatlye aud complete. its absolute
newncas appeals to thousands. II has
been many u long year since an nc.
tually new dictionary was given 70
the public. The Now unlvcrsltles
Dictionary Is new In all the word I'm.
plea lev In contents. now IN type.
new IN arrangement OF helps to word
study. Particularly is II new In max
Ing tho study OF todays English easy
for young people who are situated
that they cannot attend schools ana
obtain individual instruction. unall.
a young man or woman employed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-04
Constipation The Father of Many Ills

Constipation The Father of Many Ills
No n can reasonably hope for
good health unless his bowels move
once each day. When this Is not al
tended to disorders OF the stomach
arise, biliousness, headache, dyspep-
STA and piles soon follow. Appended.
It's is also believed to be caused by
constipation. If you would avoid
these ailments keep your bowels
regular by taking Chamberlain's Tab
lets when needed. These tablets pro-
duce a gentle movement of the bow
els without any unpleasant effects.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-04
Tho piping OF a fife terrifIes lions
and tigers.

As clear as tho purest water Il
Liquid Borozonc. yet II Is the most
powerful healing remedy for flesh
wounds. sores. burns and acalds that
medical science has ever produced.
Try Il. Price, Soc. cQc. aud $40,
Sold by Wren Drug company. f.s0t.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-04-04

only s720O00O0, which latter sum rep
nsehts only about onc-ihird OF n cent
q pound on the tonnn Of steel pro-
duced during that year. This was one
OF the Corporations most profitable
Of years,
Wages are paid from the earnings OF
capital and cannot be paid from capital
ITSELF. II Is sometimes thought that
capital is another word for one
Generally, things are capital. A fac
tory, a sewing machine. a dray-horse.
a delivery truck, a sack Of wheat, a
bale Of cotton. q lathe.-these are cap
ital. A factory may represent am IN
vcstment Of a million dollars which
may be It's owners entire wealth, yet
II the factory is idle and producing no
income. II is without value either TO
It's owner or the community. Prod
ucts must be produced in the factory
and sold, and from the receipts Of the
Gales, the employees receive their wages.
Capital invested in the factory can
not be distributed among the employees
IN wages, only the income produced
from its successful operation. II has
been proposed TO make n tax levy on
in some OF the foreign coun-
tries. Such a tax would be destruc-
tive and defeat its very purpose. As
factories, machinery, wagons. trucks.
Of cotton, sacks of wheat cannot
be paid out in wages, neither can they
paid out in taxes.