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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
HIRE AUDITOR
FOR EXAMINING
COUNTY BOOKS
Contract Let TO Republic Audit
Company of Chicago by Com.
mittee of Board.
fspecial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Dec. 12.-Saturday aIJer-
noon the committee appointed by
the board of supervisors of Mer-
Ger county hired public auditor
and specified the county offices
that will have their books audit
ed.
Last week at the session OF the
board of supervisors the measure
was passed to have various coun-
ty books audited. This was the
first time that such steps were
ever taken in Mercer county. A
committee was appointed compos-
ed of Supervisors Frank McCutch-
an, Ohio Grove township, Frank
Church, Mercer township, and
James Black, Presumption township,
to hire an auditor and the naming
of the various offices to have the
books audited were left to the
committee.
The auditing contract was let
to the Republic Audit company of
Chicago through their representa-
tive. Z. W. Mau. and is to be day
work. The charge for the work
will be at the rate of $25 per day
for the man in charge and SIS per
day for one assistant, plus neces-
sary hotel and travelling expenses.
Payment for the work is to be
allowed by the meeting of the
board next March.
Offices to be Audited.
The offices to have the books
audited and the length of time the
auditing will cover are as follows:
county treasurer, county clerk.
circuit clerk and sheriff's offices
from Dec. l, 1918, to Dec. 1, 1921;
county superintendent of highways
from Dec. 1, 1919, TO Dec. !. 1921;
states attorney from Dec. /, 1920,
to Dec /. 1921; county superin-
tendent of schools from Dec. l.,
1918, to Dec. /, 1921.
All members of the board will be
furnished with copy of the audit
ing work.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR NEW BOSTON
MAN ON SATURDAY
Especial to The Argus }

Aledo. Dec. 12.-Funeral services
for C. Roy Ballard, life resident of
New Boston, who died Thursday
noon at his home in that city after
a four days illness of pneumonia,
were held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal
church of New Boston. Interment
was in the New Boston cemetery.
Mr.. Ballard was proprietor of the
Ballard grocery store of New Bos-
ton. He was well known and had
a host of friends throughout the
county. Besides the widow, one
son, Lyle, survives.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
NURSES OF MERCER
AND HENRY COUNTY
PASS STATE EXAM

Springfield, Dec. l2.-Announca-
ment was made today by the state
department of registration that
Miss Charlotte A. Lowe of Cen
eseo, Henry county, and Miss Mary
A. Denen of Joy, Mercer county.
mad successfully passed the stated
examination for registered nurses
held by the department.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ATKINSON LOSES
GAME ON FRIDAY
Especial to The Argus.0

Atkinson, Dec. 12.-Before a
large crowd at the Atkinson high
school gym last Friday evening,
the local team met defeat at the
hands Of the Cambridge quintet,
with a score of 80 to IS.
The game was a fast one, Atkin-
son keeping the visitors from scor-
ing during the first quarter, by
keeping strictly to short passes.
However, during the latter part of
the tilt the Cambridge basket toss
ers were able. by fast playing, TO
roll up the long end of the score.
Coach Gimble of Rock Island ref
creed the match.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
HAMLET S. S. CLASS
SPONSORS Bazaar
Especial correspondence.

Hamlet, Ill, Dec 12.-Niss Bar
bara Hartman's Sunday school
class will give a dinner and bazaar
at the Hamlet Community hall
Thursday evening. A great variety
of attractive articles. suitable for
Christmas gifts will be offered for
sale.
The community meeting held
Thursday at Hamlet was well
attended and the program was both
instructive and entertaining. Prof
Flint and Miss Sims of the exten-
sion department of the State Uni
versity spoke.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. George Dant and
Mrs. Z: Lang of Muscatine, visited
last Friday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Watson.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
CAMBRIDGE WINS
BASKETBALL GAME
FROM PEORIA FIVE
Especial Correspondence.)

Cambridge. Dec. 12.-The basket
ball game Saturday evening be-
tween Cambridge legion and Peoria
fast team was won by Cambridge,
35 TO IS.
The dance Saturday evening at
Armory hall was well attended
Music was fine, furnished by the
Bards orchestra.
The Lutheran congregation are
planning to erect a new parsonage
in the near future. They will build
on the lot adjoining the church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
MASONS OF COAL
VALLEY INSTALL
YEARS OFFICERS
Especial Correspondence.)

Coal Valley, Dec. 12.-InstaIla-
ton of officers was held Friday eve
ming by the Masonic order in the
Masonic lodge rooms when the fol-
lowing officers were installed:
Worshipful master - Clarence
Edwards.
Senior warden-Walter Weaver.
Junior warden-Waldo Lees.
Senior deacon-James Wilson.
Junior deacon-F'red Rosenberg.
Treasurer-Gust B. Knapp.
Secretary-Clyde Lees.
Coal Valley defeated the Moline
Tigers in a game of basketball play
ed here Friday evening. The score
was 35 to p.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ERIE RESIDENT
DIES SUDDENLY
Especial to The Argus

Erie. Dec. 12.-J. r. Hazard, aged
about so years, and a well known
resident of Erie, passed away at
noon today, following a stroke of
paralysis. Mr.. Hazard was picking
corn on farm near Erie when he
was sticken. He was Immediately
removed TO his home and medical
ala summoned. He is survived BIZ
his widow and four sons. No ar
engagements have been made for the
funeral.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Especial Correspondence. }

Sheffield, ILL.,, Dec 12.-Results
obtained the past six months on
the Bureau county system of pa
trolled highways has attracted the
attention of the entire state, and
20 counties in Illinois have either
sent delegates to visit the county
or expect to come soon to study the
local plan.
Among the counties which intend
to send delegates to go over the To-
cal county roads and confer with
Superintendent Melcher are: De-
kalb, Whiteside, Rock Island, La
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Gives Farewell Partr

Last Friday evening a very nice
farewell party was given at the
home of Mrs. j. J. Schneider in
honor of Miss Pearl Marshall
There were eight invited guests
The evening was very pleasantly
spent In different ways. Dainty
refreshments were served. Miss
Marshall left Galva Saturday for
her home at Canton, Ill. before
moving to Virginia to make her
home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ROBBERY
AMOUNTS 500
Especial Correspondencel

>
Annawan. Dec 12.-No clues have
been found as to the robbers who
entered Packee's store some time
between Thursday night and Fri
day morning II is estimated that
goods to the value of about 500
was taken. All the cash that was
stolen was small amount of pen
MES that had been left in the cash
register.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Crdergoes Oneratinn-

Mrs. Ed Hoogenwerf, living in
Cornwall township, was operated
on for appendicitis at the Geneseo
hospital Saturday morning at 9
O'Clock. At this writing she is do
ing well.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Cambridge Is Winner

Cambridge high school basket
bail team defeated Atkinson Fri
day evening on the local floor, the
score being 50 to Is. 1t was
good game, both teams fighting
hard
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
BUREAU COUNTY
PUPILS HELP TO
BUY FOCH MEDAL
Especial Correspondence.

Sheffield, Ill, Dec. 1.-THE chill
dren in the Bureau county schools
are to contribute 500 to the fund
TO buy medal for Marshal Foch.
There are 200 schools in the county
and only 1G0 of them could con-
tribute so County superintendent
George o. Smith proposed that the
boy or girl making the highes.
general average in the recent bi-
monthly test should have the honor
of giving the one cent from his
school. The 81 has been forward
ed to Springfield
The children who had the honor
of contributing from this vicinity
were: Katheryn Johnson, Sand
Ridge school; Harry BraChe,
Parker school; Berna Dronneberg,
Johnson school: Marguerite
Buysse, Mineral Consolidated; Edna
Bohart, McCune school
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ATKINSON AND
CENESEO MEET
IN NEXT CANE
Geneseo Players Come Thro,.,
Hard kewanee Game in Coed
Shape; Atkinson Strong.
Especial Corresnondenc0,

Geneseo, Ill. Dec. I2.-Wi,b d.
hrst game of the basketban - -
son now on the records ~ -
Geneseo high school as a victs.s
gained over kewanee, interest Y
ready centers in the Atkinsop 90 -
scheduled here for next F1iass
evening. -''la'
A large number of foliovs.,
the hewanee team were in attend
ance at the game which Gansss.
won from their team by a sco..
OF "a TO Is. These rooters anti
pated a victory, as thew conet-i
Geneseo a much weaker team H.
year than last because of the lbs,
by graduation of Emil Schultz sts.
OF the district tournament ar Po-r
Island last March. ''
But without his services III.
Geneseo boys displayed teamworr
III a far greater degree than vas
Anticipated in their first game ~
the season. The members or N.
Geneseo team came through he
game in good condition excent IA.
mann, who is suffering with an in
Jured leg, which may keep him mn
of the game this week. Wake
one of the second string men ub,
was put in for a few minutes. djs.
played so much spirit and dash in
his play that it looks favorable fo-
him to become one of the regnlar,
before the close of the season II
Is Coach Pruitt's plan to devotion
not only a strong team but also
four or five others who will in
no manner weaken it when subsf.
tutions are necessary.
AS Atkinson does not seem On
have the playing strength Of eitber
kewanee or Cambridge it is Ell.
dent Coach PrUitt will use every
player possible in that game. WITH
here next Friday: Cam.
bridge will follow with their game
On Dec. %. After the holiday va.
cation Geneseo plays Canton, HI.
at Canton on Jan. 6, and the re,
urn game with Kewanee on Jan
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Officers Elected.

The Masonic lodge held its reg
ular meeting at the hall Friday
evening with a good attendance.
Officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ERIE HIGH VICTOR
BY Is TO 5 SCORE
AGAINST ANNAWAN
Especial CORRESPONDENTS. !

Erie, H., Dec. 12.-Erie high
school basketball team defeated
Annawan high Friday night in an
interesting game of basketball here
Friday night. The score was Is
to 5.
I
me annual election of officers
OF the Erie lodge of Royal Neigh
oors VIII be held Wednesday after
noon at Odd Fellows hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Has Narrow Escane.

A Galva lady, who was going
east on No. % on the Burlington"
Saturday morning had narrow
escape from being killed. A long
freight going west approached near
the depot just as the passenger
train was coming in. The GaIva
lady stepped right in front of the
freight engine IN crossing over to
the south side. The freight engi-
leer could not see the lady, when
she was grabbed by Tom Crayer,
Depot employe. and pushed back
north clear of all danger. The
freight engineer. thinking that he
had hit her, applied his emer-
gency brakes and he deadlocked
MS long drag on the grade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Wins Corn Prize

The first prize for the best 10
ears of yellow corn given at the
corn show in Princeton the past
week was won by Lloyd Johnson,
a sophomore in the Sheffield high
school. He also took third prize
TO rthe best single ear of yellow
corn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
name OFFICERS
OF MILAN LODGE
Especial Correspondence

Milan, Dec. 12-Black Hawk
Temple, 254, of Pythian Sisters,
held election of officers Thursday
night, and at joint installation
with the X of P. lodge will be in
stalled in January:
Most excellent chief-Mrs. Jen-
ME Taylor.
Excellent Sr.-Miss Jessie Fftz-
simmons
Excellent Jr-Mrs. Grace Will
hite
Mistress OF fnance-Mrs. Josie
Strayer.
Mistress of records and CORE
spondence-Mrs. Vera Mudd.
Manager Mrs. Emma white.
Protector-Mrs. Ida Campbell
Guard-Miss Bessie O'Neil.
Milan Defeated.
The Twelfth Street Booster Bas-
ketball team defeated the Milan
team with a score of % to II Fri
day night at the town hall.
Dinner Guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry O'Haver and
Mrs. H G. Trent of Rock
Island, were dinner guests at the
home of Mrs. O'Haver's sister. Mrs
Jennie White. Friday,
The sum of S35 was cleared at
the bazaar and supper given by the
Willing Workers club at the NJ. Z.
Friday. A fine time was en-
Joyed by all who attended.
Everything is in readiness for
the Pythian Sisters play to be
given Thursday evening at the
town hall. They will present
"Bashful Mr. Bobbs."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Tabernacle Meeting.

Evangelist Reed gave talk yes
terday afternoon to the men of this
city at the tabernacle at 3 o'clock.
1t was a largely attended meeting.
The evangelist held the close at
tention of his audience and he de-
llvered to them a good message of
convincing truths.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Odd Fellows Elect.

The Galva |. o. o. F. Encamp-
ment lodge Friday evening elected
the following officers for the mex,
term: chief patriarch, George
Teuscher: high priest, Amel Beck
lean; senior warden, Frank Pratt ::
Junior warden, Donald Murchison ::
scribe, Hugh Calhoun: trustees:
Nels Carlson, Hugh Calhoun and c.
(. Teagarden; treasurer, Edward
Kowley.
The meeting Friday evening was
attended by so members. After
The initiation and election, the
members enjoyed a luncheon at the
Windsor cafe. The next meeting
will be held Dec. %.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
REBEKAHLODCE,
ORION, ELECTS
Especial Correspondence

Orion, Dec. 12.-At a largely at
tended meeting of the Orion lodge
of Rebekahs, Friday evening, the
annual election of officers was held,
the following being elected:
Noble Grand-Maud Durmann.
Vice Grand-Bertie Williams.
Secretary-Grace Lundgren.
Treasurer-Forrest Johnson.
At the conclusion of the election
a splendid program was given, and
refreshments were served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Tag Day Success

The tag day sale here Saturday
was a success beyond all expec-
tatlons. By noon the supply of
tickets ran out The committee
ordered another thousand and
these were easily disposed of. The
people responded to the call with
a Golden Rule spirit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ANNUAL GALVA
POULTRY SHOW
OPENS TODAY
Twelfth Exhibit Being Held at Pa
vilion-0dd Fellows Elect
Officers for Year.
Especial Correspondence

Galva. Dec. 1.-THE 18th annual
poultry show was opened today at
the sales pavilion and will con-
tinue through the week. The ex-
hibits this year are claimed to be
the finest in the history of the as
sociation. There will be special
addresses by prominent speakers
the last three days of the week
The exhibit is open day and night
and there is no admission charge
at the gate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Orion Is Beaten.

A fine game of basketball was
played in the gymnasium of the
high school, Friday evening, be-
tween Wethersfield and Orion high
school teams. The local team was
paddy crippled, when Sheesley and
Nelson received injuries which ne
cessitated their withdrawal from
the game. Wethersfeld won, the
score being % TO 10. The Lineup
follows;
orlon-Swanson. IF; Palmgren.
II, Nelson, c; Bodeen, rg; Lindgren.
rg; Sheesley, captain, Ig; Ander-
berg, lg.
Nethersfield-Green, IF; Schmidt,
II; Fisher, c; VanDyke, C; TomaI-
son, rg; Marvin, lg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Transferring Policies.

George Boblett of Kewanee has
been in Geneseo during the pa1
week in the interests of the Mystic
Workers of the World from lbs
head lodge for the purpose Of
transferring members with the
present class "A" policy to the re-
Gently American reserve certificate
policy. A campaign for new men.
bers is also being carried forwari
at the present time The secretary
of the Geneseo lodge of Mystic
Workers is Louis RAIDER, Jr.
The condition of the ana;rs Of
the Mystic Workers was recently
made in a joint examination partc-
ipated in by the insurance exam
iners of the states of Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Illinois. which revealed
very satisfactory condition. The
increase in the society's assets dur.
ing the past nine months showed
a net gain of s1,526,61419 1t vas
also shown that all just claims
were promptly and fairly paid.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ODD FELLOWS IN
DISTRICT MEET.

Kewanee. ILL.,, Dec. odd fe.
lows from all parts Of Hen
county gathered in Kewanee ~ ~,
dav night. it being the moAll55
district meeting. There we're -
representatives present from -
vance. Galva. Cambridge, OIi E
woodruff Alpha and Gcneseo. p
sides the regular business, q Hl.s.
cal and literary program was :.
joyed. 1t was decided to nOi-
next meeting at Galva. Jan. T.
Annual Election. -
Kewanee Cammandery OF l - =.
Spanish War Veterans held us =
nual election OF officers last A-s-'
as follows: -,,s.
senior vice commander, Frank
Teftz; junior vice commander, -
J. Elston; officer of the gls-
Herbert ". Morris; trustee 'A'
years, Bert Shadley.
Amputate Toe.
While cutting wood at the D.
of his brother today, Albert MALI
Jr.. slashed his foot with az =
He was taken TO the St rra1.
hospital where it was found me-
sary to amputate the third We
his right foot
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Milan Defeated.

The Twelfth Street Booster Bas-
ketball team defeated the Milan
team with a score of % to u Fri
day night at the town hall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12

The play, When a Fellow Needs
a Friend, will be presented at the
Liken school, southwest of town.
Wednesday evening. The cast OF
characters is composed entirely o.
pupils of this school and they are
directed by Miss Elizabeth R. Lar
son, teacher. Admission and r.
freshments. adults, Soc cents; mil
dren. % cents The play will be
gin at s O'Clock.
On Tuesday evening there viii Dc
a program at the McAVoy school
which is southeast Of Genese2
Ethel NJ. Rummel is the teacher u
charge. a literary and muJiea
program has been arranged begia-
ming at O'Clock. with all pup"
of the school participating AiiaI
the program an oyster supper VIII
he Sprya1
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Wins Third Place.

Carol EichLorn returned roe
Davenport last Saturday eyenln2
He had represented the Genesey
township high school on FTlds.
evening in the big eight boys DE-
clamatory contest and was a|afo'
ed third place He will receive j
medal in recognition OF the mono.
which comes TO him and h's
school. His friends in this city ar
pleased 10 learn of the success u
his effort. realizing the high Gas
competition he met in this comics
The evening world., 1921-06-21
LANDS is PROUD
THAT BASEBALL HAS
BEEN MADE CLEAN

"If after seven years 1 step down as
high commissioner OF baseball and
leave the game as clean as 1t is
to- day, l will feel proud OF my record
and will feel that 1t offers ample
refutation of the charge that II is
undignified for a member OF tho judi
ciary actively to be associated with
professional baseball"
This was the reply to critics Of
Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Lands Of Chicago in the course Of d
talk to fellow members OF the bench
at n luncheon In his honor by the
Kings County Judiciary at the Brook
lyn Club to-day.
I'VE must from the National
League down to the smallest semi
pro team, see that the game is played
honestly and squarely. Whether
stay on the bench or not I am going
to give the best service In me 10 base
ball." said the Judge.
The evening world., 1921-06-21
Rancocas Entry, Odds on
, Choice, Easily Wins Fea-
ture Race at Aqueduct.
Blu Vincent TrednOr.

AQUEDUCT RACE TRACK, June
z1.-The Rancocas Stable scratched
: Dominique and Krewer from the
Rockaway Selling Stakes, the feature
Of the days racing. and depended on
Valor 1t was a wise decision for
valor backed to to 10, won as he
pleased under a perfect ride by Sande.
He allowed Vibrate and Fort
Churchill to go along in front OF him
TO the stretch. Here he was carried
extremely wide on the outside, but
when Strengthened he overcamo this
advantage readily. and at the end
was three lengths in front OF the
bunch behind him.
In the last sixteenth, Crystal Ford
came out of this division to be Il
handy second in front of Bcckna, who
lust got up 10 nip Fort Churchill out
OF the show money.
Dry Moon at - to > was the winner
~ .ur Luke Blackburn Handicap by
a head. Banksia, heavily backed
"as behind Quecrcek, eight lengths
back for third. Sedgefield pinchcd
of at the start, never figured in the
running. Dry Moon broke in front
but was soon outrun by Banksia,
who showed his way into the stretch.
The race developed into a drive from
p the eighth pole home and Dry Moon
lust lasted Kennedy who rode Bank
sia made a claim of foul, saying he
was ridden close bv Miller on Dry
The evening world., 1921-06-21
JUSTICE FORD
SEEKS TO ENJOIN
APPELLATE COURT

For me first time in tho history OF
this country Justices of an Appellate
Court have been made defendants In
a suit by the service late to-day OF a
summons and complaint IN an action
brought by Supreme Court Justice
John Ford against the Justices OF the
Appellate Division TO enJoin them
from discriminating against him. The
suit Is brought In Kings County.
Justice Ford complains that the
Appellate Division be directed in
making assignments of Justices OF
the Supreme Court to do so IN such
manner as win afford plaintiff oppor-
tuuity TO perform al the functions OF
his office by doing his fair share ",
all the work Of the Supreme Court
and that he be given such other re-
lief as may be found to be tust ant
proper.