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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
Welfare GIVES
RELIEF TO men


Unemployed men assisted by the
Rock Island Welfare association
In the last month more than
doubled in number over the re-
port for January. The unusual in
crease In families needing aid was
shown in q report made by Mrs.
Mary Morgan. secretary in charge
or the .association's bureau, at the
meeting held yesterday afternoon
at the Y. N. C. A.
The first month Of the year only
AZ unemployed men asked relief
from the association while in Feb
ruary 122 we're assisted. In the
same period the numbers Of fam.
lilies and individuals were equally
increased. 81 families and 346 in.
dividuals being aided In January
and 152 families and 513 individ-
uals in February.
Only two cases of shiftlessnes.
could be found among the number
Of unemployed seeking relief. and
only five were chronic Chart,
cases. Many of the cases were
made worse by illness in the fam
lily. Six Of the unemployed las
month found permanent work BY
the end Of the month. Fifteen hat
part-time employment.
I'VE have given aid in every cas-,
We have found" the secretary O
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10

viii b IN the Erie cemetery. 81
Mrs. e. n. Peckham. who ~
been in III health for some tt
passed away 1t her homo In Hfle
about 1:3e Tuesday aftseAooA. -
deceased was about So ysars e -.
and 10 survived BY her husband, ono
daughter, Mr.. George Riordon q
Eric, two sisters In New York staio.
Mrs. A. E. Kent. who has besA hsrs
the past month to assist In her care.
and an older sister. She II also
survived By two grandchildro4.
Howard and Kathleen Riordon.
Mrs. Peckham was I native Of New
York state, and came west with her
husband . number Of years ago.
They lived on q farm south Of town.
until eight years ago. when they r.
tired from farm life and came ia
Erie. where they built iine homo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
PUBLIC
ASSIST IN
AIMING


~ Of . county roads sys-
L ispendent Of state aid 10 to
D. - special order Of business be-
~ hoard Of supervisors ct 10
~ next Tuesday morning.
~ eommittee Of five appointed
- chairman It the December
~, 70 outline . plan Of CO.
.tisa effort between the town
n. a halfway Improvement I'M
~ system asked additional
!. which to submit its report.
ss.sryisor J. A. Schaible, chair
]. a The committee. in his mo-
for the special session explain
M II was not possible at this
~ a. the report to be presented
n Ne details. The committee
I; ~ to give each member Of
herd an explanation Of the
..ooaition as clearly as It ID un-
snod By the committee after
ssths Of Investigation.
~ report will embody recon
.Aations for a 3 mill tax over q
.,;d Of FIVE years to cover the
- Of improvement.
Irtsrest Of the county is keen, a.
,,aicsted by the communications
$1,000 to the board from various
- and business organizations,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
MRS. pECKHAM OF
ERIE DEAD; TO BE !.
BURIED FRIDAY
Especial Correspondence

Erie. Ill, March 10.-The fun
eral services Of Mrs. e. M. Peck
ham, who died Tuesday afternoon,
will be held at her late home Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. E.
Hudson, pastor Of the Methodist
church will ofiiciate, and the sing
ing will be by Mesdames Bernice
James ad Sadie Miller. The pail
bearers chosen are the following
members Of the X. p lodge
Charles Muesse. David Guthrie, J
T. Kirkland. Henry Pfundstein. j
l. Pfundstein, Roy Cockings. Burial
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
THURSDAY THE ROCK ISLAND ARGus-MARcH 10, 1921.

IN charge q The watsewosks d.
partmeut. announces that he - re-
luc.aut in taking this action, but
says that the city can NO longer
AFFORD to furnish service where the
payments are overdue. Cost Of op-
Grating the WaterWoris depart
ment makes It imperative that the
rents b paid promptly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
THIEVES STRIP
TWO TIRES OFF
q. w. ROTH AUTO

G. W. Roth, sos Fourth avenue,
reported that his automobile was
stolen Wednesday night from its
parking place on Twenty-seventh
street. between Seventh and Eighth
avenues. The car was recovered
this morning in Stephens park, Mo-
line. The thieves had stripped ofI
the tires on the two front wheels.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10

the association said this morning,
but still We are not satisfied BE-
cause We know that our aid has not
been adequate. although We have
been able to sustain life. Last
month bills were Just double the
previous month"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10
MINE Is OPENED
AT COAL VALLEY
AFTER SHUTDOWN
(Speciai Correenondence. !

Especial C0rregpondence.)
Coal Valley. ILL.,, March 10-After
= shutdown Of . few weeks, the Nc
Craney coal company mine was re-
opened here yesterday and opera
tons renewed. although on small
er scale. Only about half Of the
former force Of workers have been
put to work in the mine by the
company, it is said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10

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"Gordon-V an Tine Farm
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-10

7HATrepai jobs improvements around the place have
" in mind at this fixing up time?" Perhaps expect to
paint? Or it may be porch needs repairing.
From complete hometown to hinge for the kitchen
door, GoroVan Tine supply building material require
ments-and save you money on every item. 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
4 Round or ENrERrAINMENT.

The residents of Westminster and
Carroll County generally have been
treated to an unusual round Of amuse-
ment during these sumner months.
No sooner had the home coming week
so admirably arranged by the Ere
men reached its successful close than
there were evident plans in progress
for the big lawn fete on the grounds
OF ST. Jehn's Church. The flying
horses arc already attracting the eag-
or children and II is reported they are
to enjoy their first ride to-morrow
night. II will be good to hear the or
gan tones again for II Will tell us that
at least the children are having a
good time
This annual diversion arranged by
the various committees Of ST. Johns
congregation will not run true 10
form If il does not include interest
ing events for the older folks as well
as the kiddies The usual waffle sup
per with all its trimmings is promised
by the ladies In charge. The schoo
house will be turned into a dnninf
room where party tables will be ar
ranged.
Amusements OF various kinds anC
handsome booths will occupy thu
grounds There will no doubt be inter
est and entertainment for all patrons
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
THE VOTERS Nor 10 HAKE RR.
PUBLICAN TICkET A Fgw SUP
POSED LEADERS RUN THINGS.

The sykesviic Herald JuiY "a says.
AT a meeting of Republican county
leaders in Westminster on Monday an
effort Was made 10 clear The decks for
action IN the primary haht for the Ufe
ilco 0t Register 81 wills There have
been tlYe active candidates in the
field for this Hofuinaiion. Aconrding
u reports received here. al but twa
" these have been eliminated Those
reported % have drnppod out ~ The
race afe Edwin 3 Aiclipr. Gykesvlllt
District. N. J. ~ rroxel. % Myers
Dlstriet. and Levi y Noes. of Union
town This leaves 81. N Hrirkcr. al
,Taneytown. mhd Wesley nFupka. ~
WoHtminaicf. the prcaent deputy BE-
Office Rtiil IN lha nsld Il u said that
Mr Brooks VAS not invited q the cnu
ference and fhat the organization VIII
back Nr Bfickef u Brooks Nlll re-
main 10 the gold and promisea 20 give
the organization tho nEht 0f ita life
in the primaries he IN ~ aggressive
and capable young man gnd has had
"a long experience ga ths office Mr.
Bricksr Is well known and popular
and the race "a likely 10 DC q strenu.
Gus one The women are the unknown
quantity 10 the situation This Wili be
the ftrat occasion ~ their arlivity tn
be primaries and whether tbrV Will
fall IN line with the organization and
take hr Bricker. or play along indie
pendent lines remains 20 BE- seen
They viii determine the result IL ia
said that some Of the eliminated can.
dldates are not q ilitiv pevyed AZ be.
iug shuuted aside
"The ouiy candidate thus far an
nounctd on The Democratic aldo 81
Mlilard 49, Weef. nf Syktsvllle. and
his friends figure that the situation
"a the Republican ranks Is very likely
~ help bis candidacy. In ease % his
nomination
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
DEATHS.
MILLENDER

Daniel H. Millender. prominent
citizen of Hampstead, died az his home
very suddenly on Monday evening He
has been in failing health for some
time but was apparently somewhat
improved but was taken worse Mon
day evening and died In a very few
minutes. He owned and operated a
large flour and saw mill in Hampstead
for many years He was well liked by
all who knew him which fact was at
tested by the large concourse OF peO-
Pile that attended his funeral. He was
81 years OF age. He Is survived by his
widow and two daughters. Misses Hill
da and Annie Mlllender and four sons
Oliver. Alvin. Caspar and Charles. all
of Hampstead: one. sister, Mrs. Mich
olas Walsh also survives His funeral
was held on Thursday morning at
Hampstead NJ. u. Church. Rev Wilson
Thomas, OF Baltimore. officiating. as
sisted by Rev d. NJ Dibble aud Rev.
s. J. Derr Interment In Hampstead
cemetery The pailbearers were Dr.
u. NJ. Bush, H. l.. Murray. NJ, A. Sny-
der, r. NJ BooSe, H. s. Snyder and n,
u. Murray, c. v. Tipton q Son funeral
directors
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
WOMAN'S MEETING N PLEAsANI
VALLEY.

a community meeting was held a,
Pleasant Valley last Tuesday a wpm
ans meeting was held IN the after
noon. Miss Day met the Nomcn ana
gave demonstration in Millinery on
the lawn NJ Mrs Elmer KindiE There
were about forty women and girls
present and they all decided to 80
homo and make hats. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs
Chas. LceBe on August 10th, and the
night meeting Will be August 23rd.
An an days meeting viii be- held on
the 10th for tho women and they VIII
bring their lunches Every woman IN
the community ia invited Let's make
this a big meeting and have good
time. Tho subject for discussion viii
be announced later.
The evening meeting was enliyenoC
by tho presence OF the Pleasant Valley
Band 10 whom the community Is IN.
debted for its splendid music County
Agent Fuller gave talk on fertili-
zers, and Miss Day gave one OF her
interesting talks, and Miss Everett
told OF the plan Of work for the wom-
en- In the county for the coming year.
At the close. tile two hats which were
made AT the afternoon meeting, were
rallied off 10 pay for the expenses Tor
the rent OF the hall Mr. Chaa. Loesu
was elected president Of the Commnn-
ity Association,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
ARE rOu DoINe YorR rARrl

The premium list Of the maryland
Mid-state Poultry Show will 20 to
press as near the FIRST Of August as
poasiblo. therefore all advertising
copy should be sent In at once.
THE executive committee Of the Car
roll County Poultry Association
Wishes 20 impress upon the citizens
OF tho county the necessity OF sup
porting this enterprise through adj
vertlsing In the premium list and sus-
tanning membership In the orgauiza-
ton Also II invites all those through
special cash premiums 70 notify the
COMMITTEES al once what specials they
wish to offer. Tor this information
viii be Incorporated In the premium
list also.
The committee has planned 10 give
full value for every cent contributed
towards making the Mld-State the
largest and best poultry show In ruraf
Maryland The advertising is well
worth the money. for $500 copies Of
the premium list will be thoroughly
distributed BY mall The rates are |
page. $40. half page, 81; quarter
page. 81.
As TO sustaining membership In the
association. thia committee has right
10 expect tha support of every poui-
try raiser in the county, A list Of
members will appear in the premium
list and thus testify TO the interest
that Is displayed In this commendable
undertaking. The dues are 81 year
and entities the holder 10 free admls-
sion 10 the show nj all times, and that
also. rs worth the price.
We claim that the enterprise Is en-
titled TO the support Of all our citi-
zens and we urge upon them the neces-
slty OF getting behind the management
and making the Maryland Mid-State
Show yearly feature Of national re-
pute.
Send IN your advertising copy aud
membership dues TO Herbert q. Ma
thias, Secretary, Westminster Md.
DR.. G. Lewis Wet2el, chairman:
Wade n. d. Marfield, G. Irving Kroh.
Milton +. Myers. H. J. Jones, Thomas
w Kemp, Herbert G. Matthias, Cant.
.R,hn n. Weigle, D. f. shipley. Jr., Ed
gar c. Yingling. William ~ Frock.
Ray G. Hook and Frederick w Fuller.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
WESTMINSTER DEFEATS MT. AIRY.
HAVE NOW TAKEN THEIR LAST
SIX GAMES.

Westminster defeated Mt. Airy on
tho latter's field Saturday. July 10th,
by h score OF s to 7. The game was in
teresting and exciting throughout de-
spite the fact that our boys outhit their
rivals nearly two to one. Ned Duncan
had two bad innings. the sixth and
seventh, and II was in these two that
Mt. Airy made all Of its hits and runs.
AS usual. Westminster got busy IN
the frst inning. Phil Myers was pa
tIent and received free transportation
to frst. Joe Smith sacrificed him to
second and the evor-reliable Rubo
sayers brought Myers home with a
clean single TO left. Myers started
things again In the third with sin
gle 70 center. lie was forced al second
On J Smiths iBfeld tap. Bililngslea
then sent Smith 90 third on \ hard
single to right field, from where he
scored on wild throw. The fifth was
Westminstefs big inning. Joe smith
got life when his Rrounder to third
was muued, Billingslea and sayers
each singled 20 center filling the
bases KeIlar tapped TO Buckley. and
Smith was ont at the plate. leaving
the hasca SIN cloEged Barnes then
belted ore TO lett for two bases. clean
ing up Dunean's neat sacrifice advan-
ced Barnes to third from where he
scored on wild throw OF l.. Smiths
iniield tap Motifs scored when Bran
dpnhurg's hy TO left WAS dropped.
For NJ Airy. Kolb started the sixth by
tanning Then Walker singled 10 left
and Beck received base on balls Joe
Smith and Bllliugsea took care Of New
ton. both runners scored when Bran
denburg made a Wild peg OF McDer-
motifs grounder Watkins then doub-
led to center scoring MeDermott. West
minister scored what proved 10 be the
deciding run IN tho seventh on Barnes
double 10 left and nancnn's single 10
right The seventh was truly a hair
raiser. and Mt Airy came within one
of tying the score Smith doubled
Day Kolb and Walker singled In she
cesBlDn. aud after Beck's Eraunder
forced out Kolb. Newton tripled 10
right. -Four runs crossed the pan dur
Ing this nightmare and the tying run
was on third with only one out ID was
right here that Duncan frightened 10
and forced McDormOtt 20 fan and Wat
kins 20 hy to Myers Neither side
reached arst after tho seventh inning
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
COURT HOUSE NEWS
TRANSFERS or REAL ESTATE ORPHANS
COURT, MARRIAGE LICENSES, ETC.
ORPHANS, COURT

Monday, July 18th. Minnie r.
Leatherwood, administrators OF Jesse
Leatherwood, deceased, returned In
ventories OF personal property. debts
and money and received an order TO
grain.
The last will and testament of Sar-
ah A. l.. Gilbert, deceased. was adj
mitted to probate and letters testa-
mentary thereon were granted unto
Frank r. Cassell, who received war
rant to appraise and an order to noti-
fy creditors
Letters of administration on the es-
tate of William H. cassell. deceased.
were granted unto Frank II. Cassell
who received an order to notify credl-
tors.
The last Will and testament OF ia,
cob Rupp, deceased, was admitted 10
probate and letters testamentary
thereon we're granted unto Seranda G.
Rupp and Harry A. Rupp. who re-
ceiyed warrant to appraise and an or
der to notify creditors.
Charles t. Harris, administrator Of
James f. Harris, deceased, settled his
first and final account
Harry A. Geiman and Charles =.
Geiman. executors OF William H. Gel
man, deceased, returned an inventory
OF debts.
Letters Of administration on the cs-
tate OF William Buchanan, deceased,
were granted unto John w. Buehman.
who received an order 10 notify cred
itors.
The last will and testament Of
Lloyd Brown, deceased, was admitted
to probate and letters testamontary
thereon were granted unto Arthur G.
Brown. who received warrant 20 ap
praise and an order to notifyaCredi
tors
George l.. Stocksdale. adminlstra-
tor of Oliver IT, Crumbackor. deceas-
ed. returned an inventory Of debts.
Tuesday, July 1gth.-Goorge l.
stocksdale. administrator Of Oliver
II. Crumbackcr, deceased, settled his
first and final account
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
YOUNG GIRL IN THICEET;
SKULL CHRUSHED,
EYE GONE
CLARA lENROY, IA, FOUND NEARLY
NAKED AND UNCONSCIOUS, VICTIM or
BRUTAL ASSAULT.

New Castle Pa, July i5.--Her head
crushed In and one eye gouged out,
Miss Clara Bell LenDox. Il. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lennox, of
Moody avenue. this place. missing
from home since yesterday. was found
at 5 o'clock this evening In a thicket.
four miles from here, by Deputy
Sheriff Boyd, Of this place. and Con-
stable Banpon, OF West Pittsburgh.
She was rushed TO the Shenango Val
ley Hospital here. where her condition
was said 10 be critical. Hospital at
taehes said her chances for recovery
are slight.
The discovery was brought about
by two New Castle boys. whose names
local police did not obtain. They had
been picking berries near the thlcket
and heard moaning Frightened by the
means. the boys left the place and no.
titled Deputy Boyd.
Boyd. accompanied by Constable
Bannon, went to the thicket and found
the girl 200 feet from the roadway. all
her clothing having been torn off ex-
ccpt one shoe and one stocking. The
girl had raised herself on ono elbow.
and was making an effort 20 mote
when the two men discovered her IL
is supposed that the girl suffered her
injuries fighting TO save her honor
Stuffed in her hat. found short dis
lance from Chere she was lying, were
the girls dress and uudergarments
They we're soaked with blood Miss
bcnnox. Il Is said. had no marks or
her body other than those on her head
and face A blunt instrument. II Is be-
lieyod. caved In her skull, causing one
eye to be Knocked out.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION
SlyTY-Slx SCHOOLS WERE REPRESENTED
The ATTENDANCE WAS 700 OF
FlCERS ELECTED - Or. WOOlSEY
LEADS IN SONG SERVICE.

Tho annual convention OF the Car.
/ roll County Sunday School Assoeia.
tlon was held In Alumni Hall. West.
minister. Tuesday july 10, County
President. Rev ] Walter Englar prc
siding. The convention opened a. a.45
a. M with song service, led by Or
Charles A. WoOlsey, OF Baltimore, fol-
lowed by a devotional service In
charge Of Dr. Norman Ward, prcsi-
I dent of Western Maryland College
SIR and Mrs James " Christy. Gospel
Singers OF Baltimore, were pfesenl
and delighted and inspired the con
yentinn audiences with their gospel
songs AZ the sessions, both day and
evening
The address BY Mrs a. W. Karneli,
of Philadelphia on Responsibility OF
Christian Pnrenihuod' was an earnest
offered much food for thought.
Rsy. John Watehprn. 0f phiiadei-
phia. gave D forCefui and forwarding
book address on national problems.
~ Hamm. representing the Maryland
Sunday School Association addressed
the convention on Financing the
State and County Wbrk
The attendance ~ the afternoon ses-
sion WAS perhaps the largest IN the
history Of the association. there being
about zoo present Addresses we're
made by Colonel Joseph II Cudlipp.
nf Baltimore. on The Art Supreme.
talk 0n boys hy Mra A. 81 Kar-
noll on The Building of q Christian
Nation.
Rev o. X. Ober. ~ EliaRbothinwn.
IA. gave a most impressive address
on "Chllds Rights Taking Care OF
uur Base u Supplies" was The subject
II an inteFcr,lng and instructive adj
dress hy Df G. } ilroomneld. Pitts
burgh. Pa
4 hoayg rain storm interfored with
the attendance 90 the evening service
hat those present we're delighted with
The alnginE and the addresses. "Ecb-
aaa % the Toxic Convention By Dr
0bcr and Tho Gail Of the World BY
ltf 7 g. Hr0omfcid,
IN every particular the convention
was a splendid success
Tho Rreaiiy increased Attendance
indicated a bfDadenlnE iutereat iu
general Sunday school work Their.
are iGg schools IN the county and ut
those ~ were represented ~ the con
ycuti0n
The following we're elected for ON
rera Tor the year preslAeut ] wal
Ter Engiar. Nrw Windsor: Flrat Vice.
President. George " Yeiser Second
Vive President. Herbert W Wooden
Thlrd yie President a ~ iisll Sec
Feiarg gBeofWe Mniher Treasurer
Denton Gehr. supt Adult Division.
Res. W. G. Parrlsh Supt Chlidfcn'g
Division. Nrs g Adam supt Home
Department. Jesse = Garner Addi-
si0nhl members ~ tho Executive Com.
utteB. Rev q. W walch. Rev q VIII
hur shiplsy aud G Edgar Nushaum
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-07-22
RAILROADS "sWAP" ENGINES FOR TEST
b 4 o. rs ANXIOUS 10 SEE WHAT
THE NEW TYPE W. N. LOCOHO.
TIVE WILL no.

The Western Maryland Railroad
and the Baltimore and Ohio Raiifoad
"swapped" engines IN order to carry
out most rigid and thorough test Ol
the remarkable new 500 class West
ern Maryland engines, 10 of which
we're recently purchased by the com
pany.
Western Maryland engine sos was
sent over onto the Baltimore and
Ohio road Friday noon by way 81
Cherry Run 10 let them see what Il
Is able 10 do. II has been intimatcd
that this road lE contemplating max
ing purchase of this type Of engine
and % completely install certain parts
of their system With them
In turn the Baltimore and Ohio
sent 90 the Western Maryland d
Mickey" engine number 4fl0. q now
class known az the Mikad0s. recently
purchased
A test run wRs made Uf the latter
locomotive. on the WeeiesB Maryland
tracks from Cumberland 70 williams
port. II took from Cumberland %
loaded ears. with i tonnaFe of 6.1if
70 Williamsport. D disIshca 81 50 miles.
IN six hours and zen minutes. Tfls Is
considerably less than that the new
spp'e viii do Il IN. Il was said
A report of The Western Maryland
engine test has not yet been received.
and has as yet not been completed
IN attractive force a. the SOS Is Gs.-
200 pounds. Just 56ae pounds greater
than the u 4 o. engine, which uc-
counts for ita greatly Increased draw
INK power