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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-06
- tke dlssafes attending the Biennial Of the
National Federation Of
Musical Clubs
~ e <. extends most cordial and heartfelt vord Of
WELCOME

40 ART is so universal as music The ancient
Greeks tell that the birds came glee-
~ fully Apollo when that god played on his Tyre.
Every nation every race every tribe since man first
was known, has had its music The tom-tom of the
age less rhythmic than the mighty chords
the harmon of the Chinese have for aned to them
much of melody as the Of Beethoven
The because the universally of this the
glad welcome their midst delegates the Musical Biennial which
honor and pleasure have here honor
which, perhaps has never been duplicated this locality pleasure that
and from the heart That will find much of
and
still be hours well filed At such
stores dtos the IN
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07
DART WILL CASE
TRIED YESTERDAY
Was Warmly Contested From
Start to Finish and Number
of Witnesses Examined
Judge Butts Who Heard Case,
Will Not Render Decision I'm
til Some Date During Present
Month.

One Of the most Interesting CAGES
heard ~ tilynn courts was that of the
Mrs. Kate c. Dart will matter and
from start to finish it was hotly con
tested by attorneys representing H..
Reggie Dart son Of the deceased, and
l.. C. Boyd. a son-in-law. The claim
ant, Reggie Dart, was represented by
Col r. Ernest Dart, of Jacksonville j.
and Mr.. Boyd. of Atlanta, SOP in. law CT
Mrs. Dart. was represented by Con
yers & Wilcox. of this city. and a num-
Der of Witnesses were examined,
among these being Rev. F. d. Thomas,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, who was a near neighbor CT
the late Mrs. Dart. He testified as 10
the signing of the first will ard his
Testimony was to the effect that .Jhen
said will was signed there was nothing
wrong with Mrs. Darts mind. II was
in this will that the son was remem
| bered. After Mrs. Darts death an
other was Forthcoming i'll which J.. c
Boyd was left the portion owred by
Mrs. Dart in the home corner George
and Reynolds street. it being one hal
Of same, the other having already bee.
decided to him for money loaned etc
On the other hand attorneys 70
Mr.. Boyd introduced interrotoria
from three parties in Atlanta whit
swore they were present when tie las
will was executed and that the tesla
tor was in her right mind.
On account of the fact that OrdnAl,
Dart was related to both parties in tn
litigation, thereby disqualifying him
Judge f. c. Butts heard the case an;
announced that his decision would b,
| rendered within the next ten days. |
| is stated that the case win be carried
| to another court. whatever Jndg(
Butts decision might be.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07
FAREWELL SERMON
OF DR.. CHRISTIE
Great Baptist Church Room Is
Well Packed to Hear Parting
Words of This Eloquent ana
Forceful Minister.-He May
Visit Brunswick Again in me
Near Future.

There was not a vacant seat III TUG
large assembly room at the FIRST bdp'
tist church when DIR. l.. =. Jilll9''9
arose TO speak last night This was
the farewell sermon OF this en'iiien'
Savannah minister and MS lu'iu -
of admirers took advantage Oh 'iie "
portunity to hear him one more 'l'he'
For two weeks DR. Christie mas
charmed Brunswick people. he -
without doubt. one of the most co
ouent platforms orators eve heard IL
this city and his charm y delivery
his ability to hold the closest attention
of his hearers and his logical taiks
have been a source of great pleasure
to the many who have heSr1 iii'i'
That much good has come rom the
visit of this great minister mere can
be no doubt. Many who haa eeen
rather derelict in their rhHreh a''ties
| in the past have been convinced oil ehe
real meaning of a good churchman.
and not only the First Baptist, DIAL th''
churches of other denominations VIII
find their attendance, which is neafY
every case, has greatly increased u
continue to grow and general interest,"
will be greater, in fact, ;he ENVIRON
ment of the church and its influence
more widespread in future man ever
before in the past, due to the c"hFinc
ling sermons Of this able divine.
i At the conclusion of last night .
meeting scores babe Or. CHRISTIE :
fond goodbye and all sincerely hcps
that he will again come tc his ci,3
which he will do when his va ohs OH
er duties will allow him 10. fherS
will always be a warm place IN ms
hearts of BrunswIckians for DR.. Chris
tie
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07

Peterson 81 years ago in Brunswick.
She was prominent in lodge circles
here being 4 member OF the House
hold of Ruth Daughters OF Zion, and
an ex deputy Of the Court of Calanthe.
The esteem in which she was held
was shown by thc large number who
attended the funeral ana The beauti-
full floral oncyiMss. Besides her hus-
band, she leaves one SON Two BROTH
ers and 4 host of relatives and-fr;ends
to mourn her loss The iHterment was
in Greenwood cemetery
Deceased was well and faVorably
known by many Of the opposite race
She lived on st Simon MANY years,
afterwards locating in Brunswick ard
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07
WELL KNOWN COZ. ORED
WOMAN PASSES AWAY

The funeral of Lizzie Peterson, wife
Of J. S. Peterson, was held yesterday
afternoon at 8: 80 from the First Bap-
fist church, OF which she was faith
full member fer 10 years Rev. II. f..
Taylor, the pastor. ofliciated. assist
ed by Rev. Coleman and Rev. T. j.
Thomas.
Deceased was born in Albany, Ga,
81 years ago. Was married to J. S.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07

through her aid and help. her hus-
band. J. S. Peterson is n9w one of the
wealthiest coIored men in the stale.
returning in Brunswick and Gym
county alone, something over 550.O00.
Her white friends were many and al
were grieved at her taking way.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07
VOTE ON TARIFF WEDNESDAY

Washington. May 6.-The senate
this afternoon formally agreed to a
final vote on the emergency tariff bill
next Wednesday. Voting on amend
ments is scheduled to start at noon on
that day.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-05-07

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
STRIKE THREATENS
ARGENTINA THEATRES
(By Associated PreSSl

BUENOS AIRES May 13.-Thea
tres in this city mya be forced to
close tonight as a result of a threat
ened strike BY the Theatre Folk fed
Grafton, which, is considering a walk
out in sympathy with the Argentine
playwright's society, which is a mem
Der of the federation.
Playwrights, who are members of
the society have sent an ultimatum to
theatre owners demanding thta they
produce plays written only by mem
bers of their society and reject those
from a rival playwright's organiza-
ton which is not a member of the
federation. The ultimatum expires
tonight, and members of the theatre
owners association declare they will
not meet the playwrights' demands.
The federation includes actors, Or
chestra musicians, costumiers, stage
shifters and ushers and professional
elaqueurs recently applied for mem
bership. Nearly a score of theatres
would be affected by the threatened
strike.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
FRIENDS COMMITTEE
WITHHOLDS ACTION

Action on matters of deep concern
to Friends was slow at the morning
session of the executive committee Of
the Five Years meeting of Friends,
Friday. However, a continuous ses-
sion of four hours was spent in dis
cussion and debate. The committee
was to re-convene at o'clock Friday
afternoon.
DISARMAMENT of the Forward Move
ment organization was approved by
the executive committee in its meet
ings Thursday afternoon and night.
This organization was formed for the
purpose of giving impetus to activi-
ties of the Friends church which
should be forwarded, and which it
was believed could not be accom-
plished by the regularly appointed
boards. 1t has done a great work, &C
cording to leaders in the Five Years
meeting.
Among those attending the meet
ing are: DR.. Allen D. Hole, chairman:
Walter c. Woodward, secretary; Rob
ert E. Pretlow, Ellison r. Purdy; Levi
T. Pennington, John r. Cary; S. Ed
gar Nicholson, DR.. D. M. Edwards,
Theodore Foxw orthy, Murray S. Ken
. worthy, Stacy J. McCracken, George
Moore, Stephen Hadley, Albert Rogers
; and Joseph John Mills.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
HICHLEY BOOSTERS
OFF TO CONVENTION

Members of Post c, Travellers Pro-
tective associa ton, left for West Ba-
den Friday morning at S:45 over the
Pennsylvania lines on special coach,
where the annual convention of the
association will be held Friday and
Saturday.
large delega ton of local post
members accompanied John Highley,
who is candidate for the presidency
of the Indiana division. Local follow
ers feel confident of his election. An
extensive campaign will be carried on
at West Baden after local post men,
bers arrive there. About SO mem bers
of the local post left for. the conven-
ton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
WAYNE TOWNSHIP GRADUAL TIES AND PARENTS
HEAR VALUE OF EDUCATION POINTED OUT

packed with parents and friends or
the graduates. Many people were I'M
able to gain admission after the nall
ways surrounding the auditorium had
been filed.
The chorus under the direction OF
Mrs. Grace B. Stegall showed excep-
tional ability and careful training.
The orchestra made up of representa-
tives from all the different schools OF
the district gave several delightful
numbers.
The flute solo by William Engel-
brecht and vocal solo by Margaret
Wilson were we'll received.
Township Trustee J. o. Edgerton
presided at the exercises. The list
of graduates is as follows:
Essie Drew. Agnes Glunt, Maxine
Weisenborn, Florence Webster, Paul
inc Tice. Byron Mckee. Lester Stra-
der. Kenneth Thomas, Marjorie Meek,
Esther Kendall. Micajah Hodgin,
Ralph Porter, Lester Toney, Zela
Shook, Pauline Patti. Frank c. Baird,
Leroy H. Hammer, Mora Parker, Rob
ert Puthoff Martha Tucker, Gerald
Snedeker, J. Francis Young. Gladys
Wiley, Hazel Colsher, CHLOE Laid,
Bessie B. Laid, Viola Simons, Carl
Demaree. Harry Moss, Margery Dav-
export Kathryn Grossly, Irene Hay
den, Charliene r. Tice, Reba Hazel
Morgan, Earl Gilmore, Russell Cliff,
MaeBelle Houser, Anna Gertrude
KEGS, Juanita Marie Wood, Clarence
Conley, Irene Jurgens, Marian Lloyd,
Glen Schlegel, Harold Turner
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
IN FINAL: REHEARSAL

Finishing touches. for the May Fes-
tival were undertaken by the Rich.
mond Symphony orchestra in its final
rehearsal at the Coliseum Thursday
evening.
A complete program, with accom-
paniments for the soloists for Thurs.
day night, has been prepared by the
orchestra
1t is said that for work of this ma
ture, performed by an outside organ
ization, charge of about $4,000 would
be made With this fact in view, the
value of the Richmond Symphony or
chestra to the city can readily be es
timated, and its future development
should be supp by all public splr
tied citizens.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
SELLS $50
VESSELS TO FIRMS
fRv Associated Press,


LONDON. May 13.-Some 200 de-
stroyers, % battleships and so light
cruisers have disappeared from the
British navy list during r. cent months.
The British admiralty has issued an
explanatory announcement saying the
vessels were all sold too British firms
for breaking up. This statement was
the result of reports, circulated in
America that Great Britain was max
ing extensive sales of war craft to
South Amrican governments for even
tual transfer to Japan.
The only ships disposed of to for
eign governments since the armistice,
the admiralty informed The Associated
Press, ARE the battleship Canada and
two other vessels, all of which were
sold to the Chilean government, for
which they were originally built; one
sloop to Denmark, two sloops to Por'
tugal and one sloop to Belgium.
All the remaining ships Withdrawn
from the navy list have been sold in
Great Britain for breaking up. About
rs battleships, so light cruisers and
200 destroyers have already been dis
posed of for this purpose"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
CONSTRUCTION WORK
STARTED; CREENvILLE
TO HAVE HOSPITAL

GREENvILLE, O., May 13-Since
the approval anu return of the plans
for the local hospital from the state
board at Columbus, rapid progress has
been made in remodeling the old Martz
homestead on Sweitzer street. The
hospital committee has put a large
force Of men to work and they hope
in that manner to make up a part of
the time lost by the delay in securing
approval of the plans by the state
board. AS the exacting demands OF
the state fire commissioner have in
creased the cost of construction high
above the amount originally estimated.
1t is said that the committee will not
have enough funds with which TO COM
plete the building, and campaign for
hospital funds is to be started among
the various organizations u this city.
A number of different organizations
and clubs have agreed TO furnish
rooms in the new institution, and have
already raised the money for the pur-
pose. These donors will be given
credit on a bronze tablet which is TO
be placed at the entrance.
Track Meet Postponed.
Due to the rainy weather of the
past several days. the track meet OF
the Greenville schools that was TO
have been held at the Darke county
fair grounds Friday was indefinitely
postponed. The rains have made the
running track and athletic field i'm
possible to use.
Want Firm Dissolved.
Asking for a dissolution of partner
ship and an appointment of a receiver.
Charles Shives and others yesterday
filed suit in common pleas court here
against the Elroy Supply company.
The plaintiffs are stockholders in the
company. They allege that at the
present time the property, stock and
assets of the company have been re-
duces by losses. and that the company
is operating at loss at the present
time, and that IL will be unable TO
meet its obligations. They also state
that the assets of the company do not
afford reasonable security to those
who may have dealings with il.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13

An economic value worth many
times the original cost of education
was pointed out by Charles w. Whit
man, or Seymour, principal speaker at
the commencement exercises for the
Wayne township grade schools held
at the high school building Thursday
night.
Parents were admcnished by the
speaker to realize the worth of their
child, to urge them 10 further educa-
ton which in the end would be re-
Elected in their happiness, efficiency
and success.
Forty-four pupils Of the township
received their diplomas from County
superintendent c. o. Williams. This
being one of the largest classes ever
graduated from the Wayne township
schools.
In presenting the diplomas Mr. Will
llams pointed out the great strides
that had been made during the past 10
years in schools and facilities in the
township. Four new school houses
have been erected in order to care for
the increased number of students.
The school at Spring Grove was point
ed to as being the best district school
in the United States, being so regard
ed by the federal education author
tiles.
Urges Education.
Mr.. Whitman in his address The
Call of the Twentieth Century" gave
lnany concrete examples of the worth
of education. He urged every student
to continue to study by entering high
school and college if possible. He
stated that college graduates chance
for success was 800 times greater than
that of a person who fails to enter
high school.
Our boys and girls are not $40 boys
and girls, but. their value must be
measured in the sum Of $4,000" he
stated. 1.-The township is greatly re-
sponsible for this in the education fur
nished them
Mr.. Whitman praised the efficiency
of the Wayne township and county
schools, and expressed his confidence
in the ability of those in charge of
the educational work here.
Artistic Arrangements.
The "A children were grouped on the
stage in an artistic manner, the girls
being dressed in white with a red car
nation gracing each: the boys wore
dark suits with a white carnation on
their coats.
Both auditorium and gallery were
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
TO TREAT WAR VETS
At STATE SANITARIUM
(By Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS, May 13.-Indiana
World war veterans suffering from tu-
berculosis soon will have opportunity
for receiving treatment at the State
sanitarium, Gov. McCray declared TO-
day. saying that Supt. Amos Carter.
of the Rockville institution, will con-
fer with him next Monday in the plans
for caring for the veterans.
A new building to shelter the veter-
ans probably will be built and the
regular hospital staff will give treat
ments to the men.
All Indiana men may go to the SAM
forum for treatment. More than SO
cases of tubercular veterans are in
indianapolis hospitals, according to
unofficial estimates received by the
government and many other cases
are scattered throughout the state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
hold DAY LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, MAY IS

The Richmond Day Nursery associa-
ton will hold its second annual lun-
cheon and business meeting Wednes-
day. May is, at 2 OF clock, at the North
A street Friends church, it is an
nounced. OGicers will be elected and
annual reports submitted at that time.
All members of the Day Nursery as
ISOLATION and any persons who wish
to become members are welcome to-
attend the luncheon. Reservations
must be made not later than Monday
evening. b. ..-..... .e.-.-
: Tickets may be had for Is cents
each from the following association
members: Mrs. Harrie Dilks. Mrs.
Harry I.ontz, Mrs. Rudolph G. Leeds.
Mrs Benjamin Johnson. Mrs. Frank
Druitt. Mrs, s. e. Smith and Mrs. I.
B. Jenkins.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
Hiqh School Music to be
Part of REGULAR Course

Two changes in high school work
announced Friday for the next year,
are to be made in orchestra and jour
nalism courses.
During the past, orchestra work has
been accomplished outside of regular
school hours, and three hours credit
given students taking the work. On
der the new plan, orchestra activities
will be a part of the regular school
curriculum, and five hours credit will
be given for it. This change has also
been made in the journalism course.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
LIBERTY IS SELECTED
1922 CONVENTION SITE
OF Federated CLUBS

Liberty was designated as the place
where the Women's Federated clubs
of the sixth district will hold their
18th annual convention in the spring
of 1922, at the closing session of the
14th annual convention here Thurs
day afternoon.
This years officers were reelected
to serve another year. They are:
Chiarmna, Mrs. Hrary F. Daley, OF
this city; vice chairman. Mrs. c. F.
Baxter, of Knightstown: and secre
tary-treasurer. Miss Marie Gard, OF
Liberty. County chairmen for 1929
have not been appointed yet.
The convention is said to have been
very successful and much credit is
attributed to Mrs. Harry Dlabey
chairman of the sixth district fedora
ton, 0ho headed the executive COM
mittee that handled the meet so eff
GENTLY. The executive committee
wishes to extend it's appreciation to
the women of the city for their CO
operation in lodging, transporting. and
entertaining the visiting delegates
Splendid cooperation was given by
everyone, it is said
The Womans club not only under
took the expense of the church where
the meetings were held, but also
brought Stuart Walker here for an ad
dress before the convention Wednes
day evening. Flowers used for decor
alton as we'll as the sweet peas and
carnations given guests at the lun
cheon and banquet, were from the
Eastkaven greenhouses, and furnished
by Mrs. S. E. Smith. Miss Alice
Knollsnberg arranged the musical pro
grams which were presented.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
CHURCH CELEBRATES
IS YEARS SERVICE

An informal celebration of the if
teenth anniversary of the dedication
of the Reid Memorial U. P. church
was held Thursday evening in connec-
ton with the weekly prayer service.
A number of expressions of graft
the church during the course of the
evening. Although not large one,
this church has held a number of able
men as pastors. among them DR.. Alex.
ander Gilchrist, who came here direct
from the seminary in Allegheny and
was later honored by being elected to
the general secretaryship of the Home
Missions of the United Presbyterian
church of North America. He con-
tinued in this position until his death.
Dr. A. R. Lyons came to this church
from the presidency of Monmouth
college.
Strong Men in Laity
Not only have strong men been in
the pastorate of this church, but also
in the laity
William S. Reid, father of Mrs B.
B. Myrick, and Mr.. Andrew F. Scott
for years president of the Second
National bank, James Smith, treasur-
er of Wayne county. Frank Glass, ac-
countant at Second National bank, and
Daniel Reid, ftaher of the donor If
the church, as ruling elders, together
with the.families of all of these men,
were staunch supporters of the United
Presbyterian church both with their
means and their lives.
The present pastor, Rev. W. Nc
Clean Work has just taken up the
work and the future is faced with en-
thusiasm and confidence by the con-
gregation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
Consulo Vndaerbilt Decree
Is Made Absolute Today
(BY Associated Pressl

LONDON, May 13-The decree Of
divorce granted on November 9 last
to the Duchess of Marlborough, for
merly Consuelo Vanderbilt. which dis
solved her marriage with the Duke of
Marlborough. was made absolute this
morning. Under the provisions of
the British law six months must inter-
vene between the granting of divorce
decree and the issuance of a judicial
rule. making the divorce absolute.
At the trial of the case last Novem-
Der allegations of desertion and mis-
conduct were made by counsel for the
duchess. i
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
Nogracc Club Members
Will Be Elected Monday

Election of members to the Noyracc
club for the next school year will be
held Monday at the high school.
This clubs membership is not to
exceed 20, all Of which must be high
school senior girls. Faculty members
nominate for membership into the
club, the girls who they believe are
leaders in their respective fields.
When the nominations are completed
the Noyracc girls. all of whom are
graduating, elect the girls they wish
to carry on the clubs activities for
the coming year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-05-13
Peace Maintenance Topic
at Philadelphin Meeting
tBy Associated Prcss)

10Y ASSOCldteu EIGSSD
PHILADELPHIA, May 10. The
place of the United States in a world
organization for the maintenance OF
peace was the general topic before
the 25th annual meeting of the Amer
lean academy of political and social
science, which opened here today. Sub
topics on today's program included
the record of accomplishment Of the
existing league of naions," and the
Monroe Doctrine" while tonight, "the
possibility of disarmament" by inter
national agreement will be discussed.
The sessions will be continued to-
morrow. Delegates representing gov
errors of many states, mayors of
cities, universities and colleges, and
more than 100 national and interna-
tlonal organizations, including those of
employers, employees, scientists, ngi-
neers, historians, physicians, social
service workers, lawyers and educat-
ors were present