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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
VIOLA

MeSdames Frank Morris and
Timothy Plunkett were Rock Is
land shoppers Wednesday.
W E. Stancliff went to Peoria
Tuesday where he attended a bog
sale.
Frank Fassnacht returned to his
home in Rock Island the first OF
the week. Mr.. Fassnacht has been
i'll at the J. A. Hefflin home the
past three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ashenhurst
entertained a few friends at Z
O'Clock dinner at their home east
OF town on Tuesday evening. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Terrey of Aledo and Mr.. and Mrs
II. E Wood OF Viola.
Mrs. George DeHart and Miss
Mary Spicer spent Monday with
friends in Woodruff
A. Winston and family return
ed home Tuesday from Rock Is
land where they have been cele-
brating the Jewish New Year.
Ella Bantie spent Tuesday with
friends in Alpha
Mrs. Sarah Murray OF Aledo is
enjoying visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Beard and other friends here.
Mir. and Mrs. e. L. Greenwich
arrived home the first of the week
from a two weeks motor trip to
different parts of Illinois.
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LITTLE 5-YEAR OLD
ATKINSON GIRL rs
VICTIM OPERATION
Especial Correspondence.

Atkinson, H., Oct. 11.-Little
Marguerite Hoogerwerf, five-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Hoogerwerf. living north OF
town, passed away at the Aunawan
hospital Sunday evening at $50
O'Clock, after having undergone an
operation for appendicitis last
Thursday. The little girl had rail-
lied through the operation success
fully and seemed to be getting
along nicely until toward evening
on Sunday when the end came sud-
denly
The funeral services were held
from St Anthony's Catholic church
this morning at9o'ciock. The Misses
Sadie Eckhart, Louise DeClercq,
Blanche Rumbler and Ida Gypp
acted as pailbearers
Marguerite was the only daugh-
ter OF Mr and Mrs. 4. HoogerweTf
born al Atkinson Oct. II, 1916. and
spent the few years of her life in
this vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
ALEDO ELEVEN
SCORES FIRST
GOAL IN YEARS
Bob Moorhead Runs 20 Yards for
Touchdown Against WapeIlo
High School Team.
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, Oct lin football
game with Wapello, Iowa, high
school on Saturday the Aledo high
school made a touchdown which is
the first one for three years. The
credit goes to Robert Moorhead,
who made an end run of 10 yards.
The last touchdown made by the
Aledo team vas at Monmouth when
Raymond Gourley, quarter back
for the 1918 eleven, ran 80 yards
for touchdown on an intercepted
pass.
Although Wapello trimmed the
local lads to the tune OF At to z, il
was a fast, clean game throughout
The local team came back with no
alibies for their defeat, so it is
taken for granted that superior
team work on the part of the Wap-
clio team made the uneven count
The lineup for Aledo follows:
MooThead, fb; Stephens. RIB;
Rowe, lib; Morgan, OBJ; w Ora
ham. re; r. Graham, TT; Hebel. rg;
Wells, c: Thompson, lg; FELTON,. It;
Peterson, lie. The lineup for Wap-
clio: d. Small, fb; Graham. rho;
Lane. lib; Dawson, OBJ; Guthrie, re;
V. Small, TT; Meyerholz, rg; VIII
son, c; Sigh, lg; Winters. 1t; Wes-
ternia, lie. Jackson substituted for
Hebel in the last quarter. Goals
were made as follows: W Graham,
4; D. Small. 2; Guthrie, ]; Moor
head. /. Guthrie of the Wapello
team dropped the pigskin between
the goal posts five out of seven
times. Moorhead made his only
chance count
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ERIE

Mrs. Arthur Baxter and children
from Montana arrived in Erie the
latter part of last week, and will
make an extended visit with rela-
tives. Mr.. Baxter is also expected
here soon. Mrs. Baxter was form
erly Miss Mickle, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Charles MickIe of East
Sandridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Talcott attend
ed the home coming at Albany Sat
urday. and were dinner guests of
Mrs. IneZ Burnett and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Smith had
for Sunday guests the formers
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Terry,
and Mrs. Sherer. all of Aledo.. The
ladies are Mr.. Smiths sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. McNally from
Albany, Ill. were callers at the
Crescent telephone office Saturday
ana also witnessed the United
States cavalry drill at the Woman's
club park.
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SITE PURCHASED
FOR SANTTARTJM
III WHITEHSTDE co.
(Snecial Corresnondence. y

Sterling. Ill. Oct. IL - The
Whiteside County tuberculosis
SaGitariuIn board which is com
posed of John G. Wetzel of Ster-
ling. DR.. S. A. Alien of Rock Falls
and r. A. Norris of Morrison. have
purchased the William II. Stanley
home on North Locust street in this
city for the Whiteside county tuber
ular sanitorium. The price paid
for the property, which includes a
large substantial residence and
about three acres of land. was $l5.-
GOO The board will secure pos
session Of the property on Or be-
fore March 1, 1922. Additions will
then be built and room made for
the care of between 20 and 80 Pc
TENTS.
The site. which has been Sc
IecUed b. the board, is an ideal one.
1t is well located on d paved road,
is Just at the edge of the city lin
it's and is but Il stones throw from
the Sterling Public hospital j. r
Richardson, Jr., of Ottawa. Ill,
consulting architect for the Hill
nOis tuberculosis association, who
recently spent a day with the
Whiteside County Sanitorium board
looking over the various sites
throughout the county, will no
doubt draw plans and specifica-
lions for the new addition. The
board is anxious to get the sani-
torium opened as quickly as pos
sihle
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THOUSANDS SEE
TROOPS DRILL
Squadron Of 18th &. S. Cavalry
Puts on Fine Exhibition Sum
day Before Large Crowd.
Especial Correspondence.

Sterling. Ill, Oct. 11.-Ten thou
sand people assembled at Tom NC
Cues farm Sunday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock to witness the cavalry
drill of a squadron of the 14th u.
S. cavalry which encamped at NC
Cues grove from IL O'Clock Sat
urday morning until Monday morn
ing at Tbs. when they left for Dix
on where they camped last night
They passed through Sterling yes
terday morning at 1880. Major
Levi Brown is in command OF the
squadron which consists of z12
men, 357 horses and mules and II
wagons.
Long before the hour set for
drill. automobiles loaded with peo-
pie commenced to arrive at the
place where the drill was to be
held and the early arrivals parked
their cars in a circle enclosing two
acres OF more of ground. The cars
were parked side by side all way
around the field and those who ar
rived late had to park their cars
behind the others. 1t is estimated
that there were between 1000 and
$500 cars parked in the vicinity of
the drill ground. II was over an
hour and a half after the drill was
over before the last car got out Of
the enclosure.
Desiring to keep Sterling on the
map. Thomas McCUe donated the
use of his pasture for the cavalry
camp grounds and for the use of
the drill field. Not only was the
cavalry given accommodation by
MIR. McCue. but thousands of peo-
pie who visited the camp on Sun
day were given permission to drive
their cars into the grounds.
Captain Collins led company of
the squadron. consisting Of fifty
mounted men and three officers on
the field and for nearly an hour
put the company through all kinds
of drills. most of them being of the
variety, and the fancy
and intricate moves were made in
perfect time. Following the drill
the cavalrymen entetained with
sports. such as wrestling
on horseback. tug-of-war and other
sports. 1t was a very fine exhibit
ton and greatly appreciated by the
who assembled to wit
ness the drill.
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Others Relieved
Why Not You?

Catarrh Docs Harm. Get Rid of II.
Catarrh of the nose or throat
when it becomes chronic weakens
the delicate lung tissues, deranges
the digestive organs, and may lead
to consumption 1t impairs the
taste, smell and hearing, and af-
fects the voice. 1t is a constitu-
ti0nal disease and requires a con-
stitutionaI remedy.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
by purifying the blood removes the
cause Of the disease and gives per-
manent relief This Alternative and
tonic medicine has proved entirely
satisfa Glory to thousands of fami-
lies in three generations.
If there is biliiousness or con-
stipa ton. take Hoods Pills-they
are purely vegetable, gentle, thor
ough.-( ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
FUNERAL OF JACOB
SCHEHL OF GENESEO
Special Corresnondence ,

Geneseo, Ill, Oct. 1.-THE fu-
neral of Jacob SchehI, who died at
the home Of his sister. Mrs. Ed Ma
her. on North Center street. in this
city Friday morning, was held at
St Malachy's church yesterday
morning at 8 O'Clock. Rev. Father
Enos H. Barnes OBLIGATED
A large number OF friends from
surrounding communities were in
attesting to the esteem
in which Mr. Schehl was held
While it had been known that he
went to Pennington. Mimi, sever
al weeks ago to benefit his health,
his serious condition was not ap-
preciated and his death was a shock
to relatives and friends.
Interment was made in the
Hooppole, Ill, cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
ALEDO PEOPLE
Get CHEMICAL
TANKS FILLED
Fire Prevention week Opens With
Recharging Of Extinguishers
Over 200 Respond.
Especial to The Argus.)

AIedo, Oct. 11.-That Aledo Is
observing Fire Prevention week
was clearly seen yesterday when
200 residents took fire extinguish-
ers to the fire department room for
recharging between the hours OF
and IL in the morning
A general cleaning up was taxing
place at most of the homes IN the
city and people were to be seen on
the streets as early as O'Clock
carrying fire extinguishers. IN
spectors, composed of members OF
the fire company made the rounds
of the fire district and everything
was found to be in excellent condi-
ton. Last week Mayor W. X. Wells
issued a proclamation to the people
of Aledo and stated in il that the
fire loss in the city for the last
year has been remarkably small,
and in order that it may be kept
down to minimum he earnestly re-
quested the cooperation of every
citizen of Aiedo. From the num-
Der of extinguishers on the street
il could easily be seen that Aledo-
ans were rallying to the cause.
The whistle at the engine house
was blown at I O'Clock in the morn
ing. which was a disturbing ele-
ment to many citizens who had for
gotten /. was 10 be blown 1T that
hour. The motors of the trucks
were found to be in proper tune.
Fire Chief d. z. Farr was in
charge of the chemicals for the re
charging OF the extinguishers. He
asks that all residents having any
inf1ammable rubbish about their
home to have it. cleaned up this
week. Mr.. Farr also wishes it made
known that parties desiring fire ex-
tinguishers can obtain them from
him.
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WED57Y YEARS.;
HOLD REUNION
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cherry
Celebrate Their Anniversary;
With Family and Friends.
fsnectal Correspondence,)

Geneseo, H., Oct. 11.-Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Cherry celebrated
the 57th anniversary of their mar
riage at their home on East Orange
steet. Sunday. They were married
in Geneseo in 1864 by Squire Nc
Council who was a very well known
citizen at that time.
All of MIR. and Mrs. Cherry's
children were with them last Sun
day except Mrs. Mapes and Mrs.
Hackett, both of Chicago, who were
unavoidably detained. The home
was beautifully decorated with
fall flowers and foliage. A
sum ptuouS family dinner was
served which was also enjoyed by
a number of out-of-town guests.
Numerous friends and neighbors
called during the day to extend TO
this couple their kindest well
wishes for the future.
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REYNOLDS

Mrs. J Fl, Ding and sister. Miss
Edna Miller were in Rock Island
on Friday.
Miss Rachel Sherrard is visiting
friends in California.
Mrs. Harry Millett visited with
her son. Robert Millett in Moline
on Saturday.
1t is reported that Horst & Strei-
ter of Rock Island have rented the
main floor of the Reynolds opera
house. and vii carry Ford acces-
series and also handle cars and
tractors
Miss Louise Moore was in Rock
Island on Saturday.
c. H. Snow was a south bound
passenger toward Aledo ON Friday
Little DrucilIa Kendall is re-
ported i'll with diptheria.
Miss Marjorie Decker and sister
visited at Grandpa Shows home on
Friday.
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BOWLING

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence McCon-
nell with their son, Donald. spent
the weekend at Clinton visiting at
the home of Mrs McConlell's sis
ter, Mrs Barmettler.
Those who will serve on the
community library board for the
coming year are: Mrs. Benjamin
Curtis, Miss Alta Mcconnell, Miss
Mile Wilson, Harold Moffitt and
John Champion.
Miss Lucille Crompton, a senior
at the Rock Island high school,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
her parents.
A number Of the men in this
vicinity are working on the roads
getting them in shape for the mail
men to travel over the coming win
ter
The membership of the young
peoples class of the Presbyterian
church will meet at the home of
Ed Wangelin next Saturday eve
ming to practice the music for Rally
day. Rally day services will be
held at the church on Oct. %.
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ILLINOIS CITY

Mrs. Charles Baker of Muscatine
came over Sunday evening to Visit
the week with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Jennie Baker, returning Thurs
day afternoon.
Mrs. John Frame and Mrs. E. ].
Baker were dinner guests Monday
of Mrs. James Johnson. assisting
her in canning sweet potatoes.
MIR. and Mrs. Fluke of Lewistown.
ILL.,, came Saturday evening to visit
their daughter, Mrs. Otis Bowman
and family, few days
Frank Morehead and wife depart
ed for California last week with
Mrs Morehead's uncle to spend the
winter.
Mrs. Ella Morrow and Mrs. Will
liam Simpson were business shop
pers in Muscatine Saturday.
Mrs. Emma France is visiting her
son Elmer France and family, east
| of here for an indefinite period.
\ Mrs. Christina Mewes went to
Foster, Ill, Thursday morning to
visit the week with Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Kliest and her sister, Mrs.
Matthew Stewart. She returned to
her home Saturday evening.
The Misses Irma and Ella Mar
tin of Muscatine were weekend
visitors here at their parents home,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Martin and fam
lily.
Mrs. Mike Kenelley OF Louisiana
is visiting her brother, William
Tyler, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Hayse of Nichols,
Iowa, visited the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Casey were
Sunday guests OF Mrs. Casey's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs Nat Reeves and
daughter Of Moline visited Mrs. M.
Reeves Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
HIGH BOOSTER
CLUB ELECTS
Membership Includes Practically
All Of Student Body-To See
heWaRee Game.
Especial Correspondence. }

Geneseo, Ill, Oct 11-At a meet
ing of tie Booster club of the
Geneseo high school Monday even
ing the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ideEt, Richard Smith; vice pres
ident, Irene Bollen; secretary and
treasurer. Frances Ensey. Nearly
all of the members of the student
body have Joined the school organi-
cation The membership price
which will be used to pay for school
parties is % cents. The work OF
the club is to boost all school ac-
tiVities. There will be a large
delegation of the boosters in at
tendance at the kewanee game at
keWanee next Saturday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
SALE OF DUROCS
HELD YESTERDAY
BY MORROW BROS.
fSnecial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Oct. 1.-THE Duroc sale
of M. F. and George Morrow was
held yesterday afternoon at the
Mercer county sales pavilion.
twenty-five hogs were sold at an
average OF s27S5. The top hog sold
at the s110 mark, and was bought
by Fred Crawford of Joy. Principal
attractions at the sale were some
spring boars and one gilt by Col. X,
the Underwood yearling and some
fall boars and gifts by the great
Valley Col Spring pigs by
Brookdale Peerless Sensation, the
big boar at the head of the Smith
& Lantz herds near Monmouth,
were also sold Col. Boultinghouse
cried the sale,
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COAL VALLEY BAND
OFFICERS ELECTED
Especial Correspondence. !

Coal Valley, Ill. Oct. 11.-At q
recent meeting held by the members
of the newly organized band the fol-
lowing officers were elected Ell
mer Johnson. manager; Louie Long,
treasurer. The band comprises %
members and is directed by Prof.
Hoelscher OF Davenport
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FIRST NUMBER OF
ATKINSON LYCEUM
COURSE ON FRIDAY
Especial Correspondence. !

Atkinson, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-THE first
number of the lyceum course, which
is to be held in Atkinson this win
ter under the auspices of the pub
lie school and the c. Y III. c., will
be held at the high school auditor
ium Friday evening. This number
will be conducted by the Tennessee
Duo. an authentic voice of the
southland speaking in song and
story.
On Thursday evening at the opera
house ROnstrom's orchestra of ke-
vance will appear, furnishing mu-
sic for dance.
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HENRY COUNTY
M.C.T.U, MEET
IN CONVENTION
Session Held at Ge1ese0 Yesterday;
VIII Organize New Unions
Throughout County.
Special Correspondence.l

Geneseo, Ill, Oct. 1.-THE an
nual meeting CT the Henry county
convention of the Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union was held at
the First Lutheran church in this
city yesterday. The sessions were
opened at 1000 a. N. with about
one hundred delegates and members
present. 4 dinner was served at
the church at noon
The program was carried out as
originally planned Cambridge and
Annawan are the only places in the
temperance unions are actively or
gained at the present time. AS a
result of this convention, steps will
be taken to organize more thorough
ly the county.
Rev. MagnUson of the First
Lutheran church, in a very pleas
ant manner, welcomed the conyen-
ton to the hospitality Of his church.
Rev. H E. StTaube of the Zion
Evangelical church of this city de
liVered an address, the subject of
which was THE Forward Look"
his remarks were favorably re-
ceived and commented upon.
The following officers were elect
ed to serve for the following year:
President-MrS. W. F. Butler Of
Geneseo.
Vice president-Mrs.E Edith Hol-
ginger of Annawan.
Recording secretary-Miss Emma
Browning of Annawan.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. c.
F. Lavine of Gene6eo.
Treasurer-Mrs. Ada Humphrey
of Geneseo.
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GARDEN CONCERT
TICKETS ON SALE
GENESEO OFFICE
Especial Correspondence. }

Geneseo, ILL.,, Oct. 12.-For the
convenience of the people of Gene
SEQ and vicinity arrangements have
been made whereby reserved seats
for the Mary Garden concert at Au-
gustana college, Rock Island, may
be obtained from Henry F. Hoeft
at the Geneseo office of The Argus.
For the best seats orders should
reach the office as soon as possible.
1t is likely that there will be more
than so Geneseo people who will
attend. The concert is being given
under the auspices of the Tri-City
Music Federation.
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kEWANEE
SPONSOR CARD
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee. Ill. Oct. 11.-Boxing
fans of this section of state will
focus their attention on the card
to be presented Wednesday night
by Kewanee EIks as follows: Pekin
Kid Herman, Pekin VS. Marty Hen
derson, Joliet, 10 rounds; Goats"
DOig. Spring Valley, VS.. Tommy
Comiskey, ST. Paul, 10 rounds;
Young Shug. kewanee Us. Kid Nc
Donald. Cherry, Ill, eight rounds
Billy Lee, Kewanee, VS.. Jimmy
Kelly, St Paul, six rounds; Eid
Komp, kewaree, VS.. Young Mo
CHM, kewanee. four rounds.
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SEEK TO ORGANIZE
ORDER MACCABEEat
Especial Correspondence. J

Geneseo, Ill, Oct. 11.-Mrs. Lena
Dettling and Louise Schubert OF
Silvis were in Geneseo yesterday
calling upon several Geneseo people
who are members of the Order OF
Maccabees. The particular pur-
pose of this visit is to survey con-
ditions in this city relative to the
organization of a local branch of
the order here
Miss Schubert is commands Of
the Review at Si1vis and Mrs. Dett-
ling is the collector of that organ
ization.
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THOUSANDS OF Thin PEOPLE HAVE
SPLENDID APPETITES YET FAIL TO
PUT ON FLESH& CAIN WEIGHT WHY?|

correcting faulty nervous digestion.
Thin nervous. rundown people. however.
with impoverished blood and half starved
looks are hating with delight quick and
certain maker of solid flesh called EVANS
TRIPLE PHOSPHATES that IL unequalled
for repairing faulty digestion and correct
ing nervous digestive troubles. In fact the
makers OF Evans Triple Phosphates guar
antee that one months treatment will in
crease your weight by several pounds and
within ten days make you feel like q new
being. full of ambition. vigor and a desire
10 accomplish things All leading drug
g1sts eyeryShere have agreed to supply
Evans Triple PhoSphates and guarantee 1t
10 do just what Is claimed for it or money
ref unded
Caution: While Evans Triple PhoSrhates
accompisaes wonders IN nervous q gssxive
troubles and a general nerve tonic il
should not be taken by anyone who objects
TO few additional pounds of solid stay
there flesh Advertisement.
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"WCLUMS EIGHTY" rs
SOLD NEAR KEWANEE
Especial Correspondence.

Kewanee, H., Oct I1.-At a mas
ter-in-chancery sale Saturday aft
ernoCn the we'll known "WoIums
Eighty" farm land. comprising the
south half of the northeast quarter
of section eight in Glover town
ship, near Woodruff. was sold to
Robert J. F0rgy, formerly of Wood
hull, now Of GaIesburg. This prop
erty was sold Jan. Is. bringing $500
an acre, but at that time the owner
did not think this sum was enough.
50 they succeeded in having the
court set aside the sale on a charge
Of fnadeqU&cy. When sold Satur-
day the property brought $3.50 an
acre. just SO an acre less than
the former sale.
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Surprise Party He'd.

Last night about Is friends Of
Miss Hulda Runbom OF Aledo show
ed up in a body at her home II
was surprise party held in honor
of Miss Runbom's birthday. Games
were played and jolly time was
enjoyed. Delicious lcFreslEen,s
were served during the evening by
Miss Runbom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonas Runbom.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-11
REVIVAL SERVICES
AT ILLINOIS CITY
Special Correspondence,

Illinois City, H., Oct. ia Sc
ries OF revival meetings conducted
by the pastor, Rev. o. L. Bower
began at HAZEL Dell church Mon.
day evening. They will continua
for an indefinite time. Song serTU
ices begin promptly at 7:30 o'cIocI,
followed by a gospel sermon at 6
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Aledo Briefs
Especial to The Argus
Talks at Poor Fnrm.

AledO, Oct. 11.-ReY. o. T. Dom
eli of the Swedish Lutheran church
of Aledo, gave a sermon Sunday
afternoon TO the Swedish inmates
who are confined at the Mercer
county home. The choir OF the
church were there and gave sew
eral songs which were appreciated
very much by the inmates.
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MERCER FARMER
HAS RICE CROP
Especial to The Argus,

Aledo, Oct. 1.-THE Aledo Demo
crat has on display a sample of
tame rice, which was grown on the
l.. A Rush farm north of Aledo.
The sample shows long hardy stalks
with well headed tops and looks
very healthy. This is something new
for Mercer county farmers and Mr.
Rush's crop is being watched with
interest. The seed for the crop
was obtained by Mr.. and Mrs. Rush
last year while visiting at the Boyd
farm at Crawley, La.