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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
AIedo and Mere err County
TEACHERS OF
COUNTY MEET
DURING week
Annual Institute Began Yesterday
About 200 Teachers Register
ON First Day.
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo, Oct 4.-Practically every
teacher in Mercer county was reg
istered at the annual institute
which opened yesterday at Aledc
in the First Presbyterian church
The meetings will continue
throughout the week and will be
held every morning and afternoon
There were 200 teachers registered
yesterday.
Both of the speakers scheduled
to appear at the institute yesterday
were on hand and gave splendid
talks. Mr.. Seitz of Peoria has
charge of the music for the week
During the morning he led in the
singing and in the afternoon he
gave talk ON the use of the phon-
ograph in the school room. DR..
Stanley Krebs, noted psychologist
and lecturer, who appears on the
program for the week, is well
known to Aledoans, having con-
Quoted a course in craftsmanship
here last winter. DR.. Harlan Hall
of Cumberland, Ohio, naturalist,
who is the other speaker for the
week, won the immediate interest
of the instructors with his talks
yesterday. Following is Mondays
program:
9:30-10-Music, Mr. Seitz.
1910: 45-Introductory talk, DR..
Harlan Hall.
10:45-11;30 - Happiness in
School Life and Work" DR.. Stan
ley Krebs.
IL .30-I-Noo intermission.
II: ANNOUNCEMENTS, County
Superintendent G. E. PIatt-
1902 :15-TaIks, Mr.. Seitz.
2:15-3-"How to Identify Fifth
Consultations" DR.. Hall.
3-3:45-"Cause of Worry" DR..
Krebs.
T0day's Program.
W. S. Booth, assistant state su-
perintendent of public instruction,
was scheduled to give two ad-
dresses at today's meeting. Fol
lowing is the program outlined for
today:
S-I0-Music, Mr.. Seitz.
1910: 40-Star Study, DR.. Hall.
10: :20-''Tears of Modern
Childhood" Dr. KrebS.
Il: 20-12-Address W. S. Booth.
Noon intermission.
1901 :45-Music, Mr. Seitz.
1:45-2 :30-"An Opera in the
Woods" DR.. Hall.
2:30-3:1E - Destructive Disci-
pine" DR.. Krebs.
3:154-Address Mr.. Booth.
Miss Van Tuyl, representing the
state health department, is sched-
uled to give a talk on health cru
SADIE work at 10:40 o'clock tomor-
row morning. DR.. Krebs and Or.
Hall will both lecture during the
day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MARRIAGE SECRET
OF VIOLA GIRL rs
TOLD; WE'D SEPT. Is
Especial Correspondence

Viola, Ill, Oct "A marriage
which was a complete surprise was
that of Miss Bertha Smith of Viola
and Earl Shaw of near Rio. The
marriage took place Sept. Is, at a
Methodist parsonage in Galesburg,
but has been kept a secret until re-
Gently. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. M. T. Allen. The couple
was unattended.
The bride is the eldest daughter
of MT and Mrs. Arthur Smith. She
has been a successful teacher. be-
ing now employed in the Mather-
vile schools. The groom is a young
farmer living near Rio.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
LEG rs BROKEN AT
STONE QUARRY JOB
(Special Correspondence.

Andalusia, Ill. Oct 4.-Andrew
Finley, who has been working at
the quarry at Linwood, had the
to have his leg broken
Saturday afternoon, while at work.
AS the crane was letting the iron
boat down which carries UP the
rock. Andrew slipped and it struck
his leg, breaking it below the knee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
STATE CHAMPION
BOAR rs SHIPPED
TO PEORIA SHOW
Especial Correspondence.

Sterling, III, Oct 4.-Big Pre-
mier Colonel II, pure bred Duroc
Jersey boar, owned by Phillips
brothers of Nelson, and grand
champion of the Illinois state fair
in 1920, was shipped to Peoria to-
day where he will be shown at the
National Swine show. The big fell
low weighed 1000 pounds when
loaded for shipment and it is ex-
pected that he will win additional
honors at the national show in Peo-
ria which is being held in conjunc-
ton with the national implement
show.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
FIRST CALL MADE
FOR DEGRADATION
WORK AT GENESEO
Especial Correspondence. }

Geneseo, Ill, Oct. 4--T'he first
call for defamation work at the
Geneseo high school was issued
Monday evening when request
was made that all boys interested
in public speaking try out for the
Big Eight boys defamation con-
test, which will be held at Daven-
port, and a preliminary tryout will
be held to decide which contestant
will enter the big eight contest
Miss Powell, instructive in public
speaking, will coach the candidates
for the contests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
BUNGALOW rs SOLD
At COAL VALLEY
Especial Correspondence. }

Coal Valley, Ill, Oct. "A deal
was closed on Saturday whereby
William Walker became the owner
of the bungaow in the southwest
part of town. which was built and
owned BY Fred Wilhouse and which
is now occupied by the Robert
Sackville family Mr. Walker and
family will move into their new
home in the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MOUNT PLEASANT rs
DEFEATED, 10 TO 5
Especial Correspondence.

Coal Valley. Ill, Oct. 4.-Sunny
Hill and Mount Pleasant crossed
bats Saturday afternoon on the
latter's ground, the former gaining
q victory by a score of 10 to 5. The
batteries were Linblad and Lees
for Sunny Hill and Haddick and
Frank for Mount Pleasant
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MERCER LADS TO
EXHIBIT SWINE
AT PEORIA SHOW
Especial to The Argus

NDPNOA4%1 10 I no III GUS
Aledo, Oct 4.-Ffve Mercer cuun-
ty boys left yesterday morning for
Peoria where they will enter prize
winners OF the Mercer county fair
in the Peoria National Swine show
in their respective classes. Mr..
Kemp of the Mercer county farm
bureau is n charge of the boys.
Following is a list OF the boys who
made the trip to Peoria and their
winnings at the Mercer county
fair: Dale Harris, first, Hampshire
gilt; Joe Mayhem, first, Duroc gilt;
Allen Morford, first, Poland China;
Clyde McAdams, first, Chester White
and William MeHard, first, pig feed
ing contest McHard will enter in
the club contests
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
WORLD SERIES RETURNS

Complete Argus returns of the
world series games will be given
at the Aledo and Geneseo Offices
of The Argus throughout the
series for the fans of Mercer
and Henry counties A play by
play report Of the games will
be announced to the crowds by
megaphone and buIlettned in
the Office windows. The games
start at 1 o'clock western time
each day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
AYLESWORTH MADE
FOREMAN OF JURY
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, H., Oct George
Aylesworth of PrOphetstOwn was
elected foreman of the Whitesde
county grand jury which convened
at Morrison yesterday afternoon. 1t
will take the jury all day today and
part OF tomorrow to complete the
several Investigations to come UP
before it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
BOOKS OF MASONIC
LODGE ARE AT BANK
Especial Correspondence.l

ISptCIaI OOTTeSp0HuEHJt.I
, Geneseo, ILL.,, Oct Al G. Ra-
der, secretary of the Mystic Work
ers lodge. No. 201, of this city. has
left the books of the lodge at the
Geneseo Savings bank, where mem
bers of the lodge may call TO pay
their assessments and lodge dues
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MISS ANDERSON OF
COAL VALLEY Is
HOST TO FRIENDS
Especial Correspondenca

Coal valley, III, Oct. 4. = Miss
Dena Anderson, entertained 20 tri-
city friends at her home, two and
one-half miles southwest of town
Saturday evening. The time was
spent socially and IN plavinp
games. A delightful luncheon was
served during the evening bv the
hostess, assisted by her sister
Hilda Anderson,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
A. T. PARKER DIES
IN GLADSTONE, ORE

Andalusia, Oct "A. r. Parker
more Familiarity known as -Setb-
Parker, died yesterday morning in
Gladstone. Ore, according to word
which was received by friends of
the family. Mr.. Parker was 6o
years of age and until his removal
to Oregon, few years ago, had
been prominent in life of this com
muntty. He was associated for
many years with his father. Asa
Parker, in a general mercantile
store. The widow survives,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
Young People to Meet.

The Misses Delpha REIN and Lii
liam Anderson will be hostess to
the members of the Young Peoples
society of the Swedish Lutheran
church of Aledo on Friday night Of
this week at the church basement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MILAN G. W. CLUB
TO GIVE SUPPER
TOMORROWNIGH
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Milan, III. Oct. 4.-Everything is
in readiness for the cafeteria sun
per to be given tomorrow evening
in the Presbyterian church base
ment by the c. W. club, assisted by
the members OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety. A fine program has also been
arranged by Miss Margaret earn
Afghan and will be given in the
auditorium of the church at SIZE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MOVIES REOPENED
AT COAL VALLEY
Especial Correspondents

VSpeClaI OOfIeSpOnUUlICG-
Coal Valley, ILL.,, Oct 4.-The pic
ture show, which has been closed
during the summer months, has
opened again for the winter season.
Vic Olson. who was manager OF the
show last season, is again head OF
the concern. The first show was
given last Saturday evening to a
far audience
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
FARMERS SOCIAL
CLUB ARE GUESTS
Especial Correspondence

Coal valley. Ill, Oct, Mr. and
MIS-. Henry Miller were entertained
SATURDAY evening when the Farm
ers social club spent q pleasant
evening at their home, three miles
east OF town A large number we're
present. A fine program of nus,c
Rotations and talks on the hesf
ieFming methods was carried ont
ai.er which the time was spent So
clally; A bounteous repast was
'sarVsd a To eanza es Tia r,essiar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
CHANGE PLACE OF
AFTERNOON MEET
OF OLD SOLDIERS
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Oct. 4.-The afternoon
program of the annual county meet
ing of Mercer soldiers and sailors
which will be held in Aledo on
Thursday. Oct 6, will be held at the
First Methodist church IN Aledo
instead of at the legion rooms as
formerly planned. Women of the
Warren Shedd Relief corps will
serve dinner to the veterans at
noon in the basement of the church.
All soldiers and sailors who served
in the Civil, Spanish American and
World wars are invited TO attend
this reunion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
HIP IS BROKEN,
RESULT OF FALL
Mrs. Charles Chase Of Near Orion
Suffers Accident While Play
ing With Granddaughter.
Especial Correspondence

Orion, ILL.,, Oct. Airs. Charles
Chase, who lives two and a hall
miles southwest of town, sustained
a painful injury last evening when
she fell from her chair and sustain
ed a broken hip. Mrs. Chase was
playing with her little granddaugh-
ter, Anna Harriet, and leaning over
to pick her up, she slipped out of
the chair
DR.. Joseph Gustafson, who is at
tending her, stated that it was a
bad break and on account of her
age is considered serious.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
CLYDE EPPERLY
AGAIN DIRECTOR.
OF FARM BUREAU
(speciaI to The Argus. }

Aledo, Oct. AT a recent meet
ing of the Mercer county Farm bu-
reau members of Duncan township,
held in the Duncan community hall,
Clyde Epperly was reelected direc-
tor for that township. Between so
and go were present at the cleo
ton. This was the largest num-
Der of votes cast there for some
time. Every three years five new
members are elected as directors
of the Farm bureau.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MILAN PARTY BACK
FROM LONG MOTOR
TRIP IN THE EAST
(Special Correspondence. }

Milan, ILL.,, Oct. Al. l. Wander
slice, F. P. and c. W. McMichael of
Milan and A H. Vanderslice of
Davenport returned home Sunday
from a motor trip east through
Pennsylvania. The trip was great
ly enjoyed, especially by ]. H. Van
derslice, who is so years old, and
who has not visited in Pennsylvania
for a number of years. He former
ly made his home there, before 10
eating in Milan. The trip was MADE
in the machine of A. H. Wander
slice, who is a son of J. l. Van
derslice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
KEITHSBURG VOTES
DOWN NEW PAVING
(Special Correspondence. }

Keithsburg. ILL.,, Oct. AT
special election held here today it
was decided not to pave Main
street The question as stated on
the ballot was: Shall we give the
mayor power to take steps toward
paving Main street" The vote
taken was 2S5 against to so for.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
VIOLA VISITORS
GIVE A CONCERT
Especial Corresnnfsnee J

Viola, Ill, Oct. Clarke Boyer.
wife and three children, who. are
guests of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Boyer, gave an
orchestra concert at the Methodist
church Sunday evening. The pro-
gram consisted of several beautiful
numbers which were thoroughly en-
1oyed by all present These peopie
were formerly residents of Viola
and are enjoying visiting with
friends as well as relatives.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
Aledo Briefs
Attend Swine Show.

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, ILL.,. Oct Ara Dodson
and George Morrow of Joy, and
Louis Mack and William Stanclirf
of Viola are among the Mercer
county breeders in attendance at
the National Swine show which
opened yesterday at Peoria.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
Swanson House CompIeted.

The residence erected by A. W.
Swanson on North Maple street is
now completed. Mr.. Swanson and
family expect to move into the new
home the latter part of this week
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
MRS. OTIS VIVIAN
DIED YESTERDAY
AT ALEDO HOME
Especial to The Argus.1

Aledo, Oct Mrs Otis Whan,
of Aledo, who suffered a stroke of
paralysis last week. passed away at
4:2o o'clock yesterday afternoon at
her home ON East Ninth street. Mrs.
Whan is survived by her husband
and two children. No arrange
ments have been made for the flu
neral.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
JOY MINISTER AND
WIFE SURPRISED ON
BOTH ANNIVERSARY
fSnerial Observation-Disclosures

Joy, Ill, Oct. 4.-Members Of the
Methodist church gave a surprise
on their minister and wife, Rev.
and Mrs. C. A Hoffmire last even
ing. in observance of their seth
Wedding anniversary.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04

Mrs. William H. Nichols and
sons Billy and Robert returned last
night from Rock Island where they
have been visiting with Mrs.
Nichols parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
l.. Hymes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-04
ASK GOVERNORS TO ORGANIZE.

washington, Oct 4.-Governors
and mayors throughout the country
were asked by President Harding
to organize in each community ma
chinery for the correction of eco
nomic conditions along lines work
ed out by the unemployment con-
ference.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
BACA OFFICERS MAKE HAUL
Big Still and Several Gallons of the
Stuff That Made the Cumberland
Mountains Famous
Captured.

Sheriff Roweth and Deputy Sheriff
Albert Hagerman in his auto and
brought with them a big 40-gallon
copper still which they found at work
turning out the stuff that is guaran-
teed to brace = man up even to the
point of fighting his mother-in-law
They fourd " st tire Smart place on
the road between here and springfield
and scarcely hundred yards from the
main state road. 1t was almost half
full of mash and they had several
gallons of the finished product also.
The still soon attracted large crowd
Of sightseers and much curiosity was
displayed. No amount of inducements
could be offered Deputy Knox, how
ever. to get him to leave the car n
few minutes although there were
many present who were willing to
watch his find for him. Several men
had gathered at the house before the
sheriff's force arrived for n celebra-
ton and all were taken together by
the officers. They brought them here
also and notified the government of
ficials at Pueblo and they will take
charge of the bunch and take them
to Pueblo for trial. The still had all
the appearance of being intended for
n wholesale business and when seized
was on a. wood stove with hot fire
underneath. 1t looked like big cop
per milk can with pipe to carry off
the vapor of mixed joy and trouble
to the condensing apparatus attached
to the top. Everybody on the street
Tuesday afternoon took a survey of its
construction before it and the prison.
ers were turned over to Sheriff Simp-
son for safe keeping until today when
the government officers will take
charge of them.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
PRESIDENT HARING
OUTLINES PLANS
Message to Congress Furnishes Ad-
ministration Plan for Work
to BE Done.

Congress me: and organized for the
special session OF Monday ard ycster-
day President Harding delivered his
first message outlining very definite
lv his plan for the rehabilitation not
only of our long neglected home busi-
ness needs but our shattered dream
of world leadership also. The President
made it plain that We would enter no
league of nations of any kind until
peace had been completely restored
to the world and an organization of the
nations if possible at ell carefully
studied and planned. He made II
equally plain that We would under like
circumstances again go to the rescue
of the worlds civilization in crisis
and that we would back our late al
lies in enforcing just claims against
Germany. He recommended just a
plain resolution that state of war no
longer existed between this country
and its late enemies. On domestic
matters he URGED the passage of an
immediate emergency tariff, with a
carefully studied out complete revis-
ion later on Revision of taxation with
the cutting out of the non-revenue-
producing and obnoxious taxes was
next on the program. The restoration
OF the credit OF the nation as repre-
scntcd by its bonds and the proper
care and just reward Of the wounded,
sick and disabled soldiers as well as
the proper compensation Of all of the
soldiers were outstanding features of
his message He made it plain that
America is ready to quit building war
ships when the others are ready, but
we will not be caught unprepared
again by an armed and fighting world
The message gave every indication
that the new administration will be
American TO the core and get back to
wise policy of our first great leader
and avoid all foreign entangling al
liances. The more we see Of European
diplomacy and greed the more our re-
spect for George w. grows.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
DISTRICT COURT
Big Docket Will Face Judge McChes-
ney AT Opening of Court Here ct
Next Tuesday.

In spite of the fact that more cases
were cleared of the docket at the
last term of the district court than
ever before in the history of the coun-
ty. Judge McChesney when he opens
the district court for Prowers county
in Lamar next Tuesday will find
larger docket facing him than was
ever had here before. 1t shows the
rapid growth of the county and also
of litigatous disposition among the
people. The docket will contain over
one hundred and forty civil cases,
fifteen criminal cases and more being
added daily.
The. criminal docket is not as large
as often before, and contains few
cases of importance enough to attract
much attention.
The civil docket, however, is large
and contains number of very inn
portant matters which are attracting
much attention of the people of this
section. The cases of number of
prominent stockmen against the West
ern Livestock Loan Co. to cancel notes
gwen for stock in the company are
among the most important Hillyer
* Kinkai1 represent the local people
and Dixon g. Strickland the Denver
loan company. Another series of very
important cases are those of certain
certificate holders against the trustee,
OF the L. S. Filling Station Co. Cord
on & Gordon represent the trustees
and Hillyer & Kinkaid the certificate
holders. This case promises to be
one Of the most interesting legal bat
ties ever fought out in our courts as
it involves a number of questions not
covered by the statutes, but found
only in the old common law. 1t will
be watched with great interest by
many interested people.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
New Officers Of Elks.

Lamar Lodge No. 1919, B. p. o.
EIks, Mt its meeting last week Install
ed the elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows:
Grover L. Carrico. Exalted Ruler.
Glen E. kirkpatrick, Esteemed Lead
ing Knight.
r. ]. McGrath, Esteemed Loyal
knight.
Chas. Owen, Esteemed Leeturing
knight.
John Rourke, Delegate to Grand
Lodge.
X. L. Christy, Trustee.
A. II. Filkins. Secretary.
F. n. Kelsey, Treasurer.
Rollin Eagan. Tiler.
Another big class of candidates is
soon to be initiated.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
GOVERNMENT GLEANINGS
The Sales Tax

Washington, April l2- Senator
Reed Smoot, of Utah, is sponsor for
a plan for sales tax as u substitute for
the present excess profits tax. 81 be-
lieve that a sales tax of one half of
one per cent will yield annually about
81, ,25O, ,0OO, 900" says the Senator, in
discussing the proposal. at is the
most feasible substitute know of for
the excess profits tax. which has prov
ed to be a menace to commercial sta
bility and a hindrance to industrial and
commercial development at time
when it needs the greatest possible
stimulus" The excess profits tax is
paid directly by large taxpayers but
many people assert that it is passed
on to the consumer, so that in the
end it is not only a sales tax in ef-
feet, but a sales tax in form which
permits of and encourages multiplica-
tion in the process of being passed
on from one to another. In the case
of direct sales tax there could be no
mistake or Misrepresentation concern
ing the amount that should be added
to the price on account Of the tax.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
Tanning the Lions.

The Lions Club Mt Rocky Ford met
some time ago and decided who should
be mayor, thus saving the large ma
jority Of citizens any losG Of grey mat
ter studying that problem. The citi-
zens, however. didn't like this easy
way of settling the matter and nom
mated another candidate. They also
incidentally elected him by two to
one vote over the lion candidate. The
next day the Lions Club met to dis
cuss plans to beautify the cemetery
thought it was home, we guess.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
Present The Issues.

Senator Albert B. Cummins, the
chief author Of the act under which
the railroads were returned to their
owners is authority for the assertion
that the railroad law contains all the
legislation necessary for the adjust
ment of pending controversies over
wages and working regulations. All
that is needed, he says, is for both
sides of the controversy to present
their issues for decision. and then for
the duly constituted authorities to
act promptly. Thus far private opera
tion has proven the more efficient, for
the records disclose that in 1920 the
roads carried nine billion ton-miles of
traffic more than in 1918, with prac-
tically the same length of road and
equipment.
The Lamar register., 1921-04-13
Meeting Friday Evening.

The Y. NJ. b. A. committee has
secured Prof. Keyser and Prof. Sack
ett, experts from the agricultural col
lege for meeting Friday evening in
Lamar to which all farmers are invit-
ed. These men will take up a number
of the farming, soil and drainage sub
jects now interesting our farmers and
discuss and answer questions concern
ing them. The meeting will be open
to all and it is hoped that the farm
ers will take advantage Of this op-
portunity to gain new ideas on many
important subjects.