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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ARTHUR CONERY
SHOT TO DEATH
BY HOLDUP men
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, Ill. Aug. Sword has
been received here of the death of
Arthur B. Conery, aged AZ years,
formerly of this city, who was shot
and mortally wounded while sitting
at the wheel of his automobile
while he and his wife were driving
from Columbus, Ohio, to Cincin-
natl He was shot down by two
holdup men in search of money and
jewelry.
Mrs. Conery was seated beside
her husband and was brutally han
died and her clothing torn from
her by the robbers in search of
jewelry. The bandits boarded the
machine and commanded her hus-
band to hold up his hands, and as
he reached for the emergency
brake TO stop the car. they shot.
After he appealed to them to take
him to a doctor and take whatever
he had, they shot him twice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
FUNERAL OF AGED
ALEDO WOMAN HELD
HERE THIS MORNING
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. Aug. 3.-Funeral services
for Mrs, d. r. Howe. who nassed
away very suddenly last Mon
nay afternoon, were held this morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Howe resi-
Gence on East Seventh street. Rev.
). b: Pollock, pastor of the church.
onciated. Burial was made in the
Aledo cemetery.
Mrs. Jane King Howe was born
Jan. 10. 1850, at fowler, Ohio. She
had been a resident of Aledo for
many years. Death was thought to
be due to old age and heart trou-
bic. The only survivors are the
widower and a brother-in-law, Cal
Howe of Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
THRESHING Done
FOR THIS YEAR
Work This Season Is Completed
Much Earlier Than 1t Has
Been in Some Time.
(Snecial Corresnondencel

Atkinson, ILL.,, Aug 3.-The
threshing season is about over in
this vicinity. Many of the workers
came in from the fields Saturday
finished with the cutting and load
ing, and so completing their work
during the month of July.
Some of the oldest farmers IN
this vicinity stated that they do
not remember a year when the
was over with so early
in the season. BY the end of this
week there will scarcely be any
shocks standing in the fields.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
Today's News of Western Illinois
Geneseo Personals
Especial Correspondence)

Geneseo, Ill, Aug. 3.-Miss Edna
Gurke of haywood, ILL.,, arrived
here Sunday for a visit of two
weeks with Mrs. Caroline Weber,
who resides on North Russell ave-
nue..
Mrs. James Morrow and family
of Kewanee were in Geneseo yes
terday visiting with Mr.. Morrow s
brother Phineas Morrow, and 9th
er relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Wenke, who
accompanied the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bradley, and
Mrs. Helen Stewart on a ten days
camping trip to Shady Beach camp
grounds, have returned to their
home in Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
SETH A. MOON OF
.ANNAWAN IS TO BE
BURIED THURSDAY
Especial Correspondence }

Annawan, Ill. Aug. 3-Funeral
services for Seth A Moon, promi-
nent Annawan resident who died
Monday, will be held at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon
Mr.. Moon was former mayor.
supervisor and assessor of Anna
wan and was known by everyone
here. He is survived by the widow,
two daughters and three sons.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ATKINSON
Especial Correspondence


Atkinson, Ill, Aug. 3.-Gust De
Decker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
DE Decker. living north of town
IS suffering the severe pain caused
from felon on his thumb. He has
Deen making trips to Geneseo to
have it lanced. the last week.
Miss Mamie Phillips is back at
the A. H. De Ros office, after a
months vacation in Minnesota.
Miss Dora Einhouse of Seneca.
Ill, came Sunday morning to the
George Hartman home to nurse
Miss Nellie, who has been quite
i'll for the past week.
After enjoying a six weeks visit
at the home of a schoolmate at
Sabetha, Kans., Miss Kathryn
Goodman returned to her home.
Mrs. E. F. Meyer and daughter
Genevieve, of Rickel, and MIR. and
Mrs. Edward Arnett and son. Dale
of Erie. also Harley Perkins of
Chicago, spent Sunday at the G. <
Perkins home.
Miss Florence McMilIen has re-
turned to her home in Cambridge
after spending the weekend at the
home of Edwin Everett, Sr.
Mrs Theodore Claey and chit
dren. and Mr.. and Mrs. Eniel CIaav
were Sunday visitors at TIE
Samuel Splear home at Geneseo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Lester AID
children returned to their home in |
hevanee, after spending two weeks |
with relatives here.
MIA Benjamin Vercruvse wSo
mas been suffering the past week /
rom the effects Of being overcouna
oy the heat, is still confined to
ner oed. not improving very much
Miss Clara De Bates is helning her
through the harvesting time.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Minnuer+ srd
ar. ana MIS- Nell Mfnnuert and
baby. all Of Geneseo; also MI and
MRS: Julius Buysse and babv of
5ner1feld. were entertained at the
frank Bunlaert home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Macafa
.ertatned the Samuel Smith fsr,;S,,
II Sheffield Sunday.
Miss Julia Movers, dauxhtsr o,I
r. and Mrs Edward Movers
AIKEN suddenly I'll SUNDAY Nv az
Ittack OF appendicitis and was tall .
n Immediately to the Genesao ;
hammond hospital, where she un-
ervent an operation Sunday after
Don II Is reported she is ra4- ,
ing along as well as can be ex-
ected. ,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ATKINSON CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Especial Correspondence }


Atkinson, Ill, Aug. Sunday
school will meet as usual at 10 a.
IN The special collection taken for
the schools among Mountain Whites
last Sunday amounted to over ST.
The service next Sunday will be in
charge of the mems bible class
The meeting will be held at Z
O'Clock.
The Christian Endeavor will be
held at the home of Mrs. James
Parker in the country and cars will
leave from the church very prompt
ly at $50. Miss Mae Mikerson will
lead the meeting. Topic: Thy Will
Be Done with My Pleasures. The
attendance last Sunday at Charles
Pritchard's was so members.
The Women's Church league will
meet with Mrs. ]. A. Boomer Fri
day afternoon.
The mid-week services will be
held at 1880 this evening at the
church with the following leaders
for the month:
Aug. 3: leader, Miss Hettie
Runft; subject. How to Use the
World Alright. Aug. 10: leader,
Mrs. w A. Mussey; topic, when
God Comes to Meet the Soul. Aug.
IT: leader, Miss Edith Booth. Aug.
"a: leader. Mrs. Edward Johnston;
topic. "The Healing of the Ma
tons. Aug. 81: leader. P. D. Ran
som; topic, THE Idle World.
The morning services of the
church will be well in charge of a
committee of laymen under the
leadership of Mrs. We A Mussey.
Aug. IA the service committee of
the Woman's Church league will
have charge of the meeting.
Aug. 81 the Christian Endeavor
will be in charge and Aug. % the
school will hold the service.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
REV. MELLOTT TO
ATTEND CLASSES
Especial Correspondence. J

Atkinson, III, Aug. 3.-Rev. I. L.
Mellott and family left for Chicago
where the minister will attend the
summer school courses at the Uni
versity of Chicago.
Rev. Mellott. who is pastor of the
Congregational church here, was
accompanied by his family to Chi
cago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
BURY PIONEER
OF HILLSDALE
David Smith. Early Settler of Coun-
ty, is Laid to Rest in Beth
esda Cemetery.
Especial Correspondence J

Hillsdale, H., Aug. 5. David
Smith, one of the pioneer residents
of Hillsdale, was buried at o'clock
Monday afternoon Funeral serv-
ices were conducted at the Meth
odist church Of Hillsdale. with Rev.
Mense officiating. Interment was
made in the Bethesda cemetery.
Mr.. Smith died Sunday afternoon
at the home of his brother, Julius
Smith. Death was due to infirmi-
ties of age. Mr. Smith was in his
18th year
Coming here as one of the early
residents of this community, Mr..
Smith was well known throughout
the en.ire community.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
MRS. MAHLSTEDT
BURIED AT HOME
IN TRIPOIL, IOWA
Especial Correspondence. J

Hillsdale, ILL.,, Aug. Sword was
received by relatives here that Mrs
William Mahlstedt of Tripoli, Iowa,
died last Friday morning at her
home. Death was caused by cancer
of the stomach.
Funeral services were held last
Sunday at the home. The relatives
from here who attended the funeral
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fillmer,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Callsen, Ed
Johnson and Peter Mahlstedt and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hahn of Erie.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
SERVICE FOR ALEDO
WOMAN TO BE HELD
AT SWEDISH CHURCH
Special to The Argus

Aledo, Aug. 3.-Funeral services
for Mrs. Clara BjorkmaD, aged II
years, WHO died at her home on
South College avenue last Monday
evening at 10 o'clock, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
the Swedish Lutheran church of
Aledo. Rev. o. F. Domeii, pastor of
the church, will officiate. Inter
ment will be made in the AIedo
cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
CREEK FLOODS,
Grain COVERED
Damage is Done to Grain as Fields
Are Under water From
Heavy Storms.
Especial Correspondence)

Annawan, III, Aug. 3.-Much
damage was done to the grain in
fields which were covered by water
when Mud creek left it's banks in
the heavy storms Monday night
The creek over-ran and many of
the fields of corn and small grain
were under water. The resultant
loss may be heavy, from predic-
tons made by farmers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
- - - -
Especial Correspondence

| Erie, ILL.,. Aug. 3.-Mr. and Mrs.
Justin Daley had for guests Mon
day the formers brother. Homer
Daley of Yuma. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman Bennett of Chicago
Roy Brooks and family of Atkin-
son were Sunday guests of the for
mer's brother, Bert Brooks, and
sister, Miss Cora Brooks.
Mrs. Lucy Matthews went to
Rock Island over the weekend with
her brother, Curtis Hubbart,. and
family. She also met her brother
Fred there from Beardstown.
Rev and Mrs. E. E. Hudson are
entertaining relatives from Chicago
and places in Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schroeder of Oak
Park are visiting at the home of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Arndt, in Erie, and Sunday a
family reunion was held in their
honor. Those present included Mr..
and Mrs. John Arndt of Moline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Arndt of Port
land township and Will Arndt and
family from near Erie. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Arndt were recently
married, and since then Mr.. Arndt
mas been attending summer
school in Iowa. They will start
housekeeping in Moline, where he
is employed as teacher in the pub
lie schools.
The little son Of John Scott IN
1ured his ankle Monday morning nv
running a pitchfork into it, infiict- |
ing wound which required the
services of a physician to dress il
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Zimmerman |
and four sons from Monticello |
MINI, are visiting the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thinner
nan, at Erie. The trip was made
1y auto.
Adon Ansen. who has been en-
oloyed. in a garage at Erie the last
ear, has secured a similar work at
Dixon and has entered upon his
YORK. As soon as a house is found
lie VIII move his family there. Mrs.
Ansen was formerly Miss MARY
;arstenson, daughter of Mr.. and
drs. John Christensen.
DR.. D. B. Seger of Morrison WAS
guest Sunday OF Erie relatives
nd friends. He was at one time a
'racticing physician at Erie. but
moved to Morrison many years ago.
Mr.: and Mrs. Henry Barton of
Vfnslow, Ill, arrived here to visit
irs. Barton's parents. Mr.. and Mrs,
"a Ta!cott. and family. They had
Tanned a lake trip to eastern
ofnts, but were unable to secure {
eservAtions. and will now spend
he remainder OF their vacation at !
summer resort in Wisconsin, leav- {
lg Erie later In the week.
Miss Myrtle Talcott went to Al '
any 70 spend q part of the week y
lth her friend. Inez Burnett.
Miss Vera James arrived home
!onday from a visit of 10 DAYS at
Mimi, with her friend q
RS. Fred Warner. and family. She c
esumed her work at the Erie Ma >
onal bank the same dny- =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ARE HURT WHEN
CAR AND TRUCK
HAVE COLLISION
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, Aug. 3.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Ray of this city mo-
tored to Buffalo. Iowa, Monday to
look after their farm interests AS
they were on their way home and
had reached East Moline. driver
of an Armour & Co. truck ran into
them, damaging their car They
were compelled to leave their car
in East Moline for repair and re-
turn home on the, train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray were both ser
ously bruised.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
MYRTLE KEENER TO
TEACH AT GUTHRIE
Especial Correspondence.


Annawan, III, Aug. 3.-Miss Myr-
tie Keener has accepted the posi-
ton of teacher of English and Latin
at the Guthrie county consolidated
school at Panora. Iowa. this COM
ing term. Miss Keener is spending
her vacation with her father in An
nawan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
BUYS PROPERTY
FROM REYNOLDS

Taylor Ridge, Ill, Aug. 3.-James
Wakefield has purchased the
Charles Reynolds property in Tay-
lor Ridge and with his family will
occupy the residence shortly The
house is now being occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. B. ". Brubaker.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
A. R. STEIN SELLS
BUSINESS; LEASE
ROOM TO HALLAS

Matherville, ILL.,, Aug. "a. r.
Stein, who has conducted a store
for II years here and in this vicin-
ity, will close his business with a
clearing out sale sometime next
month.
He has leased the building 10
Jack Hallas, who will have an up-
to-date restaurant and a barber
shop. Mr.. Stein will go to Chica-
&C and enter the insurance BUSH
ness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
WINS
OVER VIOLA TEAM
(Special CorrespondenceO

Matherville, Ill, Aug. 3.-The
Matherville second baseball team
and the fast Viola team clashed
here Sunday, the Matherville team
being victors at the score of 10
to s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ALEDO KIWANIANS
AT ANNUAL PICNIC
OF TRI-CITY CLUBS
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Ill, Aug. "a delegation
of Aledo Kiwanis club members at
tended the annual picnic of the tri-
city Kiwanis clubs being held at
Watch Tower park, Rock Island.
The trip was made by Auto.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
MRS. RUZICH OF \
MATHERVIILE rs
BURIED IN VIOLA
Especial Corres,ondan.u,

Matherville. ILL.,. Aug. s.-Mrs
George Ruzich, who died last Fri
day at her home here. was buried
Monday morning in the Viola Cath
Ollie cemetery.
Mrs. Ruzich is survived by the
widower and six children the
youngest being nine months old
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
MRS. ANNA NELSON
Is SERIOUSLY ILL
(Special Correspondence J

Cordova. Ill, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Anna
Nelson is seriously i'll at her home
near CordoVa. Two physicians were
in attendance this week. Complica-
lions is the cause of her illness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ENTERTAINS FOR
TISKIWA GUEST
Especial Correspondence

Orion, ILL.,. Aug. 3.-Miss Lois
Swanson was hostess yesterday aft
ernoon at tea from 8 to 5 o'clock
as courtesy for her house guest,
Miss Mildred Strine of Tiskilwa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03
ORDERS CARS STOPpPn

Des Moines. Iowa, Aug. 3.-Fed-
eral Judge Martin ]. Wade ordered
cessation of Des Moines street 90
al midnight Wednesday, pending
foreclosure proceedings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-03

Thirty-four miles OF wire cable IS
Ussd for the elevator system of the
NeaEKnrth building. New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26
BENNING TON BRIEFS
News OF the ToWr ard Village Tel
Briefly Cor bYay Readers

Mrs. G. Philip Endress has presented
to the Free Library a copy OF Main
Street" by Sinclair Lewis
Forty children were present at the
story hour at the Library this morn
ing The stories were told by Miss
Marion Towsley.
A silver bar pin with three blue
stones was lost Friday evening on
Ma or Valentine streets. Finder
please return to Banner Office. Adv.
The funeral OF Miss Mary Kearns
was held from Sc Francis de Sales
church at o'clock, Friday morning,
the bearers being James McCue, Rich
mond Galusha, Thomas Brazell,
Thomas Costello, Walter Nevis and
Maurice Murphy. Rev. Il. j. Cahill Of
flciated. The remains were placed in
the yau't at Park Lawn cemetery
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

The Knights OF Columbus have pre-.
sented to the Free Library the book,
The Knights Of Columbus in Peace
and War" in two volumes.
There will be plenty Of seats for ev.
erybody at the "Y" tonight in the
game between Cambride, N. w. and
the American Legion five.
Miss Edba Walbriage, who is teach
ing in Springfield, Mass, is at the
home Of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. ],
Ed Walbridge for vacation Of week.
The funeral Of William II Reed,
who died in New York. will be held
at the home OF Clayton Reed at South
Salisbury Sunday afternoon at two
O'Clock. Rev Mr. Hamlin of North
Bennington viii ofiiciate and inter
ment Will be at Cambridge
The Vermont press assoc. which
furnishes the news from the legisla
ture for the state daily papers, was
in error yesterday in one of its state
ments concerning the defeat OF the
trolley company bills in the senate
Senator Bottus of SALISBURY was not
present during the debate. Senator
Andrews OF Manchester took an &C
tive part in aceompi fishing the defeat
or the measures.
Last Sunday the Mems Glass held
a lively discussion in the Congrega.
tional church auditorium on the ques-
tion, Have policemen right to
striker" Tomorrow the question for
discussion is, Have railroad employ
eas right 10 striker" The class
meets Immediately after the close Of
the morning church service. This is
Usually few minutes before ~
o'clock. All men are cordially invited
To attend, whether they take part or
merely listen.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26
Don't Stay Run Down

II you have been indiscrect in eat
ing, living habits, or your system taxed
by overwork, and you have become all
run down, don't stay that way, it is
dangerous, IS you are in condition to
take OH many ether more serious dis
eases. Build yourself up again by sim
ply taking from 10 TO 20 drops of
SEVEN BARkS in a little water after
each meal and watch how quickly you
will regain your normal health again.
People beyond the age OF middle life
cannot stand what they used TO, and
have TO be more discreet in all OF their
modes OF living. The majority OF such
people need to take occasionally a good
stomach and liver regulator, for il is
an indisputable fact that by keeping the
liver active and the digestive organs
cleaused and in proper working order,
old age can be deferred and life pro-
longed far beyond that enjoyed by the
average person. To attain this there
is no better remedy than SEVEN
BARKS, which has for many, many
years faithfully and successfully served
the public 4
ii your system gets run down, take
warning, or you will be sorry when lis
too l-;e. Take plcnty OF exercise, fresh
air, keep good hours, eat moderately
OF the right food, and tone up your
stomach, liver and kidneys BY taking
SEVEN BARKS For sale By drug
gistS, 60 cents per bottle. o
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26


The undersigned. having been APP
POINTED b. tho Honorable Probate
Court for ne District OF Bennington.
Commis"i1ro~e ~ rccoive examine. and
adjust the claims and demands of all
~arss ma the es'qte Of Myron
II Chcndler late Of Bennington, In
said puurict, deceased and all claims
.eXhihl,rf IN offset thereto hereby give
rotice that We win meet for the nur-
1850 aforesaid at tho County National
Rank BENNINGTON. VI. in the town of
~ooniogtor. So said District ~ the
t7th dav Of March AVID 18Th dow Of
August next from ono o'clock 7, " m.
al thron n'ctock NJ. on each OF said
aqvs ord that six months from tho
18th dav ~ Fehruarv A u 1921 IS
tho time liwdted nv said Court for said
ereditors 20 nrasart their claims TO us
for eyo 'niratian md allowahce
natodl ~ perninetori W.. this 18th
day of Feb~varv n 30
pamer II Webster.
Thomas a Davenport
Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26
Commissioners, Notice.

Estate OF FRANK A MAtILQUISr
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate Court
for the District of Bennington, Com
just claims exhibited In offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid at the Court
House In the Town OF Bennington,
in said district on the 23rd day Of
July next, from . o'clock = NJ, until
a o'clock p NJ. on said day and that
six months from the 29th day of Jan
.uary, A. u. 1921, is the time limited by
said Court ot said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and
DATED at Bennington, this goth day
allowance.
'of January, A. u. 1921
l.. II Buss
Arthur r. Rickert
Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-02-26

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from, suitable FO BALL THE FAMILY
Write US for samples
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-13
STOCK MARKET BREAK
SETS new Low MARK
fRv Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. June 13-Another
wave of liquidation and short selling
swept over the stock market ,oday
causing losses Of one 10 five points
in the first hall of the session and es-
tablishing numerous low records for
one to two years.
Offerings were less extensive than
on some recent occasions but the sell
ing was more diversified and includ-
ed railroad and industrial shares of
the highest grade. Brokers and com
mission houses reported an accumu-
lation of selling orders over the week
end These in large part originated
at interior points.
Among the stocks to record lowest
prices for the last year or two was
United States steed, which fell 214
points to 745s before midday. Crucible
steel, Bethlehem steel, Lackawana
steel, Republican iron steel, pressed
steel car, General Electric, American
Can and Foundry, American Locomo.
tive, Baldwin Locomotive and Pacific
Mail were among the principal suf
ferers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-13
GEM IS LAID AWAY
WITH MILITARY RITES

One Of the largest military funerals
which has ever been seen in Richmond
was held Sunday, when the body of
Frank Gem, first of the Richmond
dead to be returned. was inferred in
Earlham cemetery.
Many were present for the ceremony
at the house, and hundreds witnessed
the proceedings at the cemetery. Be
sides the firing squad and the six
active and the six honorary pail bear
ers selected from the fallen soldiers
comrades, there were hundred SOL
diers and sailors in uniform who paid
their last respects by participating in
the ceremonies The sailors were
under the command of Frank Strayer.
and the soldiers. Commander Ray
Mather. of the legion. Lieutenant Ray
Keck, commanded the firing squad.
The funeral sermon was preached
at the house, at 204 South Fourteenth
street by Rev. j. J. Rae, and the
funeral cortege proceeded in military
formation from there to the Earlham
cemetery, where full military honors
were rendered