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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09

But Peggy's last offense was the
greatest Of all. Marion, In her cha-
grin felt as she remarked to her much
tried husband. like shipping the girl
back to where she belonged"
For Miss Brewster had the night
before defled all customs OF the house,
by spending the entire evening In the
company OF certain broad-shoul-
dered young employee Of the Brown
Inn.
peggy will have to adapt herself
to our customs" she said determined
ly, "or go back to her satisfied mother.
nm going down now to speak to her
plainly"
Apprehensively, Langdon followed.
He was very fond Of this young niece
OF his.
Marion seated herself impressively
before the couch hammock on which
Peggy Brewster was swinging.
"We have come" she said with an
including nod toward her husband,
ito talk over with you your actions
Of last evening"
Peggy smiled confidently up at the
husband.
"You mean, Of course,'t She replied,
coming directly to fact, about my
talking to Ned Weston on the side
porch in the moonlight. 81 don't
think" Peggy went on softly enthusi-
astic. that ! shall ever forget that
talk or the evening II woa cn,no.
thing that one would remember. Have
you ever noticed" Peggy besought her
uncle. WHAT Il fine face that. man has?
I think I was attracted first by his
eyes. So frank and direct In gaze,
and by his courtesy. given merely as
ones due. Oh! liked Ned Weston
from the moment when he came to
trim the bushes near my hammock. ]
knew he was worth while"
Dryly Marion interrupted.
1--WE, fear" she said, hold a diff
ferent opinion"
Quietly the young woman regarded
her uncle's wife.
yet, not so very long ago" she
said you, Marion, stood down ut the
station back home, and waved that
same young man Il fearful goodbye
He still remembers your face. He was
going on long journey. and because
of your pride in him then, you took
the violets you were weafing from
your breast, and gave them into his
hands"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09
Marion gaSped.

Marion gaSped.
peggy Brewster" she exclaimed
what are you talking about?"
II am tnlking about the time on,
first enlisted boys went away to war"
Peggy said, "offcring freely their liyes
In our defense. And oh, how we were
thrilled, then. Ned Weston was one
Of that number. Miraculously he e.
capped In fierce battle-now, he is
back. We were remembering that
war, he and I, last night. And Ms
questioned, learned of the youDe
brother. whom his mother had begged
him to watch over and protect-if
could be. That brother was shot dead
at his side. And when he got bnck
hone-after all was over. IL was n
find, that The mother also had died
oh! Ned Weston was not complain
ing-or openly grieving. He was
merely reluctantly answering nv
questions. And he was not able to
get back his old good position; some
equally worthy mun had filled It, SO
In the need Of urgent employment he
took up gardening ON the Old Inn
grounds, and looking after the cars
But hope" Peggy paused thought.
fully, then cast Il bright questioning
glance In Lansdon's direction, "to in.
terest some business man In this brave
soldier. It's fine thing. UNCLE she
earnestly added, ito be able to give
to man--his chance"
Marion arose.
II suppose" she said resignedly.
that there is personal interest In
this request. Love Mt first sight, o,
something like that"
The girls eyes widened, then Peggy
laughed.
"Why, II was chiefly of Ned We&
toms Wife and babies that he talked
last evening" she said, '.and for their
sake, as well as his, that l planned
as l listened"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09
PEGGY'S SORT
BY MOLlIE MATHER.


1t was not the first time that Marion
had been Inundated because Of her
husbands niece. That LangdOn should
insist upon taking n girl Of Peggy's
sort with them, was bad enough, but
when Peggy Brewster continued her
independently unusual way-the sit
nation became trying.
LET her alone" Langdon said i'm
patiently, anyone can see that Peg
gy IS as wholesome and sweet as Il
flower I'm sure she's popular all
over the place"
And she was, that was the trouble.
"Ail over the place." from the ar
rogDnt manager OF the exclusive 'Old
Brown Inn down 10 the humblest err
rand boy, they all liked Peggy. 1t
was not in S,ch democratic friend
illness that Marion had been reared
and she considered, therefore. Peg
gy's carefree ntti;uhe an affront TO
herself.
If she and Langdon had been kind
enough to rcScU" .hc girl for q few
weeks from i:"r n0ii"tonouS city-tlnt
existence. the least that Peggy could
do in return would be to follow their
well-bred example. SO Marion in her
customary GlOOfnesS reasoned. When
Stuyvesant Rensalicr began TO pay
their young guest pronounced Htten-
ton, Marion was Modified.
Stuyvcsant was an acquisition So
cially.
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!,.-Ints, tWhon will this romantic ta!"
cease - Intrigue the heart ~ yorth0
Pm, hv what tragedy had one Rome"
been TulictivSS. The signs Of relic:
went M to the Cod Of Chance. who
had thus ordered an even number
Il Wa IN absolutely perfect eve
rinw-.thr hest ever" both Rome" ana
inlet thought 10 themselves.
.,on dance Glvincly." h-oathed Ro-
mco once. emersin: from his assumed
Chara cter.
"And yon," she murmured. giving
his hand q responsive pressure.
Again. jrst before unmasklnc time.
"Whn ARE you?" demanded Romeo.
Intensely. He was quite sure she was
no one he had ever known.
"Why. Juliet. to be sure-tiii II
O'clock" demurely.
"And tllen?" leaning closer. ~ shall
always be--Romeo. but who will YOU
her' His voice trembled little.
"Mayhe-Juiiet! She skllfu'ly
cvaded his embrace and he followed
her into the hall again. for we'll he
knew TINT there were Ave other Ro-
meos that had cast covetous eyes up
on his Juliet. and many other youths
who evidently forgot that only Romeos
should be eligible to Juliets. AS for
Juliet, she was not averse to her
cavaliers insistence.
Almost before they knew II. un-
masking time was upon them. They
were thrilled through and through
Palpitatingiy masks were removed and
eager eyes sought eager eyes. Then.
across their faces, there chased IN
rapid succession many, many emotions.
Eagerness gave place to blank astontsh-
ment, swift and startling. not unmixed
with wonder and .incrednlity! Then
unbelief. Wild denial. cold horror. a
great deal Of sheepishness and embar-
rassment.
But a keen sense Of humor finally
asserted itself and there came a twin
kle Of amusement, followed by a burst
OF healthy hearty, appreclativc laugh
ter. Admiration was the final express
sion in the eyes of both.
"Some Juliet whole-heartcdiy con-
ceded Bob.
"Some Romeo!" echoed Betty.
Then. as both caught mothers merry
and satisfied eye In the balcony, "Some
schemer." they murmured.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09

Although the concentration Of West
Virginia's entire State Police force in
Mingo county has greatly limited tho
scope OF it's operations, rs arrests
were made in February. Offenses for
which arrests were made include muir
der, bootlegging, moonshining, burg
larry. arson, rioting. shooting with in
tent to kill, desertion, wife-beating.
gambling, riding freight trains, carry
Ing concealed weapons and drunken
ness.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09
COZ
A FAMILY AFFAIR
BY CORA e. CRAWFORD.

lSa lSzl, py McCiuFo newspaper SynuicAte)
Aren't they lovely!" Betty was
caressing the blooms that had just ar
rived win messenger.
"Who's the nut?" sardonically In
quired her brother.
Robert, do you think that's niCe?"
demonstrated mother. MS Bettys fuce
took on the deeper flush Of temper.
They were M dinner. Betty was
dressed In readiness for that cavalier
who would shortly follow his floral Of
fering. Bob had been silent and no.
ttceably downcast during the meal.
just then the phone rang anu put
an end to any further chickering's. Bob
arose with alacri,y and flushed eager
ness, not unmiXed with hope. and
dashed TO answer the call. His vibrant
voice was quite audible In the dining
room.
"Yes--ycs. IT'S Bob! No, I
wasn't going! 3. You-you mean
1t? oh, l say, don't. You needn't
he sorry: 1t wasn't your fault-it was
all mine! Well. let's forget it.
Forgive YOU? Course! When
Will you be ready? Be there?
You hetchcr! Am ! glad YOU
called. Say, I'll tell the world Tn
tickled silly! And I'll tell you to-
night :" lowering his voice. But the
very intensity Of his whisper burned
It's way to the ears in the dining room.
Rather sheepish!y Bob resumed his
seat ut the table. The fond sympathy
in his mothers eyes did not make The
hooking raillery I'm Betty's any the
easier to bear.
'"Who's the nut. Bobbie? That fluffy
little Kitten that has been purrinG
round you lately? Imagine girl an
swering TO tho name Of Kitten! You've
rubbed her fur the wrong way, have
you? That's why he couldn't eat his
dinner. mother.' jeered Betty, provok-
ingly.
"Betty, dear, don't. You know KIT
tens very sweet And she likes Bob,
I'm sure" mother FASTENED to soothc
with n fond glance at her son.
Then Betty hastened to put on those
few necessary finishing touches. and
Bob dashed upstairs TO dress. Roth
were very happy and satisfied with
life. A troublous problem had been
solved. Mother sat dreamily on Mt the
table. She was smiling quietly and
enigmatically TO herself. For she had
n thought all her own!
Three weeks later the grand
masque OF the Literary club "came
OF" The masGuc was the unique eli
max OF the successful season.
Following announcement. each char
acter made immortal Ivy some famous
author or poet. was obliged 10 walk
the full length OF the hall. the or
chestra playing proper accompanyu2
strains. Appropriate applause grecte(
each presentation. but It was whcr
Romeo and juliet were announced that
the 'houSc came down." SO to speak
There was much applause. Srca
deal Of laughter, and some signs. For
th"rc wore six EomCos and sly
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"BlRDlOLA"
Z. 4
BY LILLIAN cTR.
g. 1891. BY Mcclure Newspaper syndie.te1


Theed, in spotless white fiannels,
saCntered utmlesSly down the sun
baked sidewalk In Newspaper Row 1t
was June, and the abhOrred quest for
education was temporarily suspended.
In September he would enter Worces-
ter high as a Junior. an estimable nc
QUESTION in Theed's opinion. He slowed
down TO halt in front Of IL hi1ching
post. and, having Ianguidly reached out
Tor lis iron ring, lie twirled ii absently.
He was in one OF those day dreams
boys have. His eyes remained open :;
but he saw nothing. II has to be nd
milted that tErce-quarters OF Theeds
dreams. waking and sleeping, were Of
Anita. the girl who wore his fraternity
pin. and whose lovely hand he had
Kissed In Il pageant in which they had
Deem the star performers
He turned back up Newspaper row
and down old South to Anita's home.
He hesitatcd with bcwildering indeci-
sion AT her gate. shyncss or some 9th
or hnyiSh attribute, having seized him
then he walked away. He soon re-
turned. playing II melancholy air or Il
newly bought small instrument Of
baked clay. called "BirdiOIa," said
Instrument continuing ten holes for ten
fingers and capable of a series of
W!erd and depressing wiiiStIiiig tones.
He bad nearly passed the house
when Anita hailed him FROM the piuz-
"a.
"Cm on up, and have some lemon
nde,' she invited.
He pockctcd his instrument and
sunk down ia comfortable wicker
chair, while the little hostess presided
over the drinks ana edibles
what is itT' asked Anita, not with.
out some curiosity, that thug you
were bloHingI"
"This,' said Theed. holding up the
instrument, and adopting the manner
ana the fluency of the young clerk In
tie music store who sold Ii to him. "is
'birdiola,' an instrument OF rare
qualities. From ii one may induce the
ca1S, the whistles OF any bird, or all
birds"
Here comes Fred. Hello, Freddie"
called Anita swcetly. "Oh, I'm so glad
you brought your clarinet"
Hello, Laurie, OF top" said Fred,
gayly.
How d'y do" Theed responded,
stiifiy. lie thoroughly disliked Fred
and his clarinet.
A bit later the two boys rose to go.
I'm glad you boys are coming to my
party" smiled Anita, land Freddie,
bring your clarinet"
The day for Anita's party arrived
Ihccd made an elaborate toilet and
proceeded 10 Auita's.
A few minutes before the dancing
began Thccd madc his way to Anjta's
side to claim her first dance.
II just promised Fred" said Anita.
"You promised it TO me Monday aft.
Grnoon when we were sitting in the
hammock. Don't you rcmcmbcr?'
asked Thccd. panied that she should
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Deceived.

Helen married rich old man, didn't
she? / understand he had one foot In
the grave
THAT'S what Helen thought, too. but
ne still continues 10 buy his shoes by
the pair"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1921-09-09
A Bad Beginning.

A Bad Beginning.
"Your new salesman didn't last
long"
mo brains"
"Eh?"
1.-THE first thing he did was to call
On one Of our best customers and park
a lighted cigarette on a $500 ma
hOgany desk. Age
Herald.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
EXPECT BODY OF
ALEDO MAN WHO
DIED IN FRANCE
fSpecial to The Argus).

Aledo, May 20.-The body of
Charles H. Lee the first Mercer
county man to make the supreme
during the World war, is
expected to arrive in New York to-
morrow. Lee, who enlisted in the
army two days after war was de-
clared in 1917, died at Veitle,
France, on Sept. q, 1918. He is
the only son OF Mr.. and Mrs. SEQ
vile Lee of Millersburg township.
While definite arrangements have
not been completed for the memoir
ial services which will be held
over the body, it is expected that
the Fallerans post Of the legion
will take charge Of the services at
the grave.
Lee was among Pershing's first
troops overseas and saw a great
deal Of active service at the front.
He was among the first of the Mer-
Ger county men to enlist and the
first to die overseas. Effects of
gas received at the front line to-
gether with influenza caused his
death. He was born in Mercer
county on Dec. 81, 1891. Burial will
be made in the Millersburg ceme-
terry.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
name OFFICERS
OF MILANP.-T.A.
Mrs. Albert Flugel Elected Presi.
dent-Plan Monthly Social
Affair During Summer.
Especial Correspondence.)


Milan, Ill, May 20.-Mrs. Albert
Flugel was elected president of the
Milan Parent-Teachers' association
for the ensuing year at the annual
meeting Of the organization at the
schoolhouse yesterday. About Is
members were present Other Of
ficers chosen are:
Vice president-Mrs. Harry Lien
gang.
Secretary and treasurer-Miss
Johnson.
The, same ladies were chosen to
head the entertainment, refresh
ment and finance committees. the
chairmen Of the respective commit,
tees being Miss Margaret Carnag-
han. Mrs. E. L. Rhoadarmer and
Mrs. W. L. Clarke.
1t was decided to have a social
affair once a month during the
summer in order to make money
with which to purchase necessary
articles for the P. T. AS use. Each
member will also donate a cup and
spoon to remain at the school
building.
The report Of the lawn commit.
tee was given and the committee
discharged, as they have finished
the work Of planting shrubs and
flowers around the school grounds
Mrs. W. L. Clark was appointed
chairman of the committee to sup
erintend the cleaning Of the school
before the opening of the fall term
Mesdames C. H. Smith, w. F. Mich
Msdames c. H. Smith, W. F. Mich
OILS, A. E. Taylor and ]. V. Mudd
and a social hour was enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
ALPHA

Especial pondence.)
Alpha, ILL.,, May 20.-Mr.. and Mrs.
r. L. Jones were Galesburg visit
ors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Undertake
and J. A. Widney went to Gales
burg Wednesday and attended a
meeting Of the G. A r. encamp-
ment.
Duane Cox was in Galesburg be-
tween trains Tuesday.
Hugh Lamphere OF Cedar Rapids.
Iowa, came Tuesday evening for a
visit with his sister, Mrs. Stewart
Eiker.
Harold Writ and W. l. Efker
were Gafesburg visitors Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Linn and
Juanita and Helen Hawley were
Woodruff callers Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde McCurdy
went to Freeport Tuesday and
drove home = new machine.
Mrs. II. ]. Stitt and Miss Lucia-
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Slit, ]. F. Cor
and daughter, Minnie, attended the
encampment at Galesburg Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Ma Harold Writ and
Miss Mable Writ were Galesbure
shoppers Saturday.
The pupils Of the primary room
under the supervision Of Miss volk
give program at the school house
Tuesday afternoon. Tho parents
- 31xihnd IN attnnd
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
HILLSDALE
Especial Correspondence

Especial COTTeSpOHOeuCe.J
Hillsdale, May 20.-Mrs. Ed Sand
was called away suddenly by the
serious illness of her sisters young
est child, Esther Mercer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mercer Of
East Moline. The little one is i'm
proving since Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Engdahl and
son, Jimmie are here visiting with
the latter's sister, Mrs. Homer Pal
mer. The Engdahl's are Geneseo
residents and have just returned
from Phoenix, AriZ., where they
have spent the past winter, on &C
count of Mr.. Engdahl's poor health.
Mrs. ]. E. Bryan and daughter
Marjorie were weekend visitors
with relatives in Rock Island.
Clifford Markee and family were
callers in town Sunday with their
many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Shulz of Nor
rison spent Sunday at the Grant
Kempster home
Paul Meihr of Rock Island was
a caller here Tuesday on his way
to Erie.
Mrs. Rodney Baker Of Cordova en-
tertained a company OF friends at
afternoon luncheon Tuesday after
noon, Mrs. w. R. Loveless of Chi
cago being guest Of houor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
STATE WORK ON
ROAD BIC HELP

ESPECIAL Correspondenee.l

(SpeClA COIISBpOuQeuCel
Geneseo, Ill. May 20.-The road
from hero to the tri-cities. marked
as the Chicago Motor club trail No.
z. which has been closed to the pub
lie since early spring, is again open
and being used. the graders having
completed work on the stretch Of
road for a distance Of two or three
miles.
In this stretch of highway, the
hills were cut down, the low
places filed in and the whole road
built up, with q wide level surface
for traffic. Sharp turns in the road
way were eliminated and q general
plan Of effectively draining it has
been accomplished. J
The work was done by a large
force Of men under the supervision
of the state highway commission,
and constitutes a portion of the
state-aid work being done on the
highways in that section. The
work has made big improvement
in the condition of the road. and
one that is appreciated for there is
a great deal Of traffic oversit- Since
finishing the grading work ON that
particular stretch of highway work
has been started on the road lead
ing south from it, directly out of
Green river. -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
TAYLOR RIDGE
Especial Correspondence

\opcCldl SOEcSpOuucuCc.J
Taylor Ridge, ILL.,, May 2o.-Mr.
and Mrs. Ruek Johnston have rent
ed the Mrs. Welsh property adjoin-
ing the State bank and expect to
locate here soon. They are living
at present in Rock Island. Mr..
Johnston has been employed for
the summer on the Robins farm
three and one-half miles west of
this village
Mrs. Gurtz of Rock Island has
returned to her home after spend
ing several days at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. r. M. Miller
during the latter's recent illness.
Miss Priscilla WoOdall visited
Sunday and Monday with her sis
ter, Miss Nora Woodall Of Milan.
Mrs. John W. Miller and son
James OF Earlville. Ill, are visiting
at the home Of James Miller.
August F. Hartman spent several
days in Reynolds at the home Of
his brother, Gus Hartman.
Mrs. Charles Dunlap left Monday
for Davenport where she expects to
undergo an operation at St. Luke's
hospital this week.
Many from here attended the
regular monthly Masonic and
Eastern Star meeting on Tuesday
evening at AHdalusia-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
GAINS llPOUNDS.
IN THREE WEEKS.
Jos. Piche' Thought End
Was Near But Says Tan
lac Has Put Him In Fine
Shape.

IT gained II pounds In three
weeks by taking Tanlac and never
felt better in my life," said Joseph
Piche, 1874 Fifth street, Milwaukee,
Wis.
"Off and on for three years my
health was so bad l was constantly
having to lose three and four days
at time from my work. I could
eat but very little, and was SO nerv-
Gus scarcely slept any at night. I
had steady pains in my stomach
and chest for two and three weeks
at a time, and otter thought my
time had surely come.
"A friend of mine finally put me
on to. Tanlac, and it certainly is
great the way it has helped me- I'm
working IL hours day now, and
longer than that on Saturdays, and
it never hurts me a bit. My appe-
tite is simply enormous, and feel
like a different man. Tanlac Ger
tainly deserves the highest praise,
and wouldn't think of being with
out it."-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
WILL COST $4,000
TO RESTORE FARM
TELEPHONE LINES
Especial to The Argus.l

Sterling, Ill, May 20.-It is esti-
mated by the engineers Of the ILL.,
nois Bell Telephone company, who
have just completed a survey of
the farm lines out Of the Sterling
exchange, that it will cost at least
10000 to put the lines back in
permanent working order. The
service to the farmers out from
Sterling has been cut since the big
rain, sleet and snowstorm Of April
IS. 1t will take about two and a
half months to complete the work.
1t will be necessary to have two
supervising foremen, eight foremen
and about eighty men divided into
eight gangs. They will set about
1000 new poles and reset around
1900. Four miles of cable will be
Tut up west from this city and two
miles east. 1t will take 200 miles
Of wire to complete the work. The
storm was one Of the most disas-
trous in the history Of Illinois tel
ephone companies.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-20
Aledo and Mercer County
Aledo Personal

Mr.. and Mr. g. q. Bolton and
daughter Beulah spent yesterday In
the tri-cities..
Miss Media Sanquist Of Aledo
went to Moline this morning.
C. d. Lawson Of Aled0 was .
business visitor in Reynolds yes
terday.
Mrs. Ethel Boylan of Rock Island
arrived In Aledo last night TO at
tend the commencement exercises
OF the Aledo high school her
daughter Helen being one OF the
graduates.
Miss verie Bar. who has been
visiting for several weeks with her
brother, Harry Barr, at the Uni
versity Of Illinois, returned to
Aledo yesterday.
Henry Frazier left last night for
Gillette, Wyo., where he will spend
the summer on his homestead near
Gillette.
Deputy Sheriff ]. P. SEWERS spent
yesterday at New Boston.
Will Lair and Henry Mier OF
Aledo left last night for Fort Dodge,
Iowa, where they will spend sew
eral days on business.
Mrs. G. H. Moore of .Aledo went
to New Boston last night and will
spend the week end with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Mary Seastone.
Miss May Reynolds, who has
been visiting for several days at
the Laon McWhorteE home in
Aledo, left last night for Ames.
Iowa, where she will visit friends.
Mrs. Edward Fratel OF Aledo left
yesterday for Washington, D. c.,
where she will attend commence
ment at the National Park semi
nary. Mrs. Fratel is graduate OF
that school. ~