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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

which a door opened on a balcony
that ran around the square tower.
Just above was the room from which
the chime was rung. AS Wallace
reached the landing the clock began
booming midnight. With the last
stroke the chimes began. No time to
speak to Mr.. Hodge now.
Wallace opened the door and
stepped out on the balcony. A gust
of wind slammed the door shut be-
hind him but he thought nothing of
that. He walked around the balcony
to the leeward side and stood gazing
out upon the storm wrapped city
Above him the chime doomed out its
message of peace and good will to
men.
The boy was fascinated by the SEN
sations that came to him. AS the fine
snow streamed past the tower in ali
sorts of fantastic forms it seemed as
if it were the tower that was moving
through the storm like an airship.
Wallace had never experienced an eff
feet like that before. The eeriness of
it was intensified by the booming bells
above him. which filled the air with
strange vibrations. He was in a sort of
Jay -uIedIil III winch ne imagined MINI
self an aviator soaring through the
blizzard above the city.
He was brought to himself with a
start by the sudden realization that
the chimes had been silent for longer
than the interval between tunes Could
Mr.. Hodge have finished the concert
already?
Wallace hurried to the door. He
had meant to catch Mr. Ho6oa ava
ride down in the elevator with him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

v lily gave a little sigh as she
gazed at all the beautiful things
in the brilliantly lit shop win
M dow Ii WOULD Ia hut q rn 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

ET was after eleven o'clock or
: Christmas Eve. Earlier in the eve-
ming the streets had been thronged
with people but now few were TO
be seen. II was not so much the late
ness OF the hour that had driven them
to their homes as it was the weather.
That had suddenly turned bitterly cold
and blizzard had begun.
Guess there won't be anybody out
to hear the chimes" muttered Wal
lace Hartley. as with head bent against
the driving snow. he hurried towards
the city hall. 1t was the custom in
WATERFOWL to have n concert on the
chimes in the tower of the city hall
at midnight on Christmas Eve. When
the weather was mild a considerable
crowd would gather in the Common
to listen to the music.
Wallace crossed the snowy. deserted
Common and slipped along the side
OF the city hall to a rear basement
entrance. He meant to stop and get
warm and have a word with his faith
err. who was superintendent of the
building and had to stay there until
the chime-ringer had finished the con-
cert and gone. He entered. and pass
ing through the dimly lit corridors
reached his fathers office.
Hello. Wallace" said Mr. Hartley
In surprise. what brings you here?"
Just stopped to get warm" replied
Wallace. This billiards. going to be
a terror"
What's that you have there"
asked his father. pointing to pack
age Wallace had under his arm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

in the brilliantly lit shop win
&z9 dow. 1t would be but a sad
Christmas at home this year; no gifts
or Christmas tree for them, with Lad
out of work so long.
How Violet would hug that dainty
doll in pink satin, and how Daisy
would love that fat red book with
Fairytales written on it in shining
gold letters. The girls at school al
ways laugh at their floral names
Lily, Violet and Daisy, and called
them The Flower Family.
Dear Mother. how nice she would
look in that lovely coat. and-just
then her foot struck something, and
looking down, she saw a little red
purse at her feet. It was a very
pretty little purse. and her eyes grew
big, as she looked inside for the name
OF the loser. There was no name.
but just two neatly folded bills. each
with large on it. She was quite
alone in front of the shop window.
and was just making up her mind to
run home to her Mother. when an
automobile stopped at the curb. and
lady and little girl got out.
I'm sure I must have dropped II
here. Mother" she heard the little
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

presence of their human arch enemy.
The socket which holds an outdoor
revolving clothes dryer forms an ex-
ceilent support for the pole of the
reed box. If the box is kept supplied
with crumbs and other food for the
birds it will not be long before they
show their appreciation of your coUr-
tesy in, asking them to dine at your
expense by appearing a few at a time
and gradually spreading the invitation
among their friends and relatives.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24
A CHRISTMAS WISH

A CHRISTMAS WISH
III WISH to you the seasons Joy
II And Merry Christmas cry;
Ill wish that peace may fall on you
AS snow fakes from the sky
And when the winter storms shall rage
hat you may harbor find;
Well sheltered by the blazing logs.
Safe from the singing wind.
| wish for you this Christmas day
hat all that earth may hold.
Ut Joy and happiness and love
Before you may unfold
And that throughout the coming days
hat tell of the new year.
I GU IL Ind each day is marked for you
With some of Christmas cheer.
And so the Merry Christmas that
=, ! wish you for today.
Shall scatter peace and sunshine
through the seasons. in your way.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

tail flying in the air, as she rushed
along eager to tell her wonderful
story.
But the lady had already been there,
leaving many packages of goodies. and
best of all. had promised a good posi-
ton to Dad, saying the father of such
an honest little girl must be provided
for.
So after all the Flower Family had
a very joyous and happy Christmas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24
puzzle
DIAMOND

DIAMOND
My first is In stocking.
My second gives heat and light.
My third brings joy to girls and boys
My fourth is a pigpen.
My nth is in Christmas.
LADDER PUZZLE
Here is ladder of greeting and cheer,
To every good friend whether far or
near.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-24

THE CHRISTMAS FEAST
PSIARS, while folk with qup and joke here-om kid to
AT Christmas dinner down below another COMPANY sat
or mice with manners the basement
o celebrate the day of days and all their trials forget
he brightest about the house put vhskers on his face
and thus disguised Santa Claus crept yy the place
The laugh ound each diner himself in merry mood
And blessed with keenest appetes enjoyed the festive food
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
TWILL LAUNCH
MEMBER DRIVE
After Membership of 1.25o-Simul-
taneous Campaign ALI Over
the State.

Plans are being made by Rock
Island Y. NJ. C. A. for the promo
ton of a membership campaign In
conjunction with the leading asso-
Citations of the state in the annual
state drive. The campaign is sched-
uled to last from Friday, Sept 30,
to Wednesday, Oct. 5.
At recent meetings of the board
of directors, at which the PROPOSE
ton was submitted to the member
ship workers. the movement was
endorsed and an attempt will be
made to raise the membership TO
1850, including the boys depart
ment and the senior section. A
committee will be selected later to
direct the drive
Each year a silver cup is given
to the association securing the most
members or coming nearest to It's
quota. An association winning 1t
three years in succession comes
into permanent possession OF the
trophy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
TRUCK CRASHES
. HEADON into A
BLUE Line CAR
IN
Aloyrious De Shoemaker Badly In
jured-Metorman Stopped Car
and Sounded Gong.

{ Aloyrious De Shoemaker, aged
81, 140 Fourth avenue. Moline. is
in st. Anthony's hospital suffering
from injuries sustained at $50
O'Clock Tuesday night when he
drove an automobile truck headon
into Fourth avenue street car on
Fourth avenue between Eighth and
Ninth streets
De Shoemaker's injuries consist
ed OF several broken ribs and his
left lung was punctured. Other in
ternal injuries we're sustained. He
was rushed to the hospital in the
ambulance and was attended by DR..
Joseph De Silva 1t was reported
by the physician this morning that
De Shoemaker will recover.
He was driving east on Fourth
avenue and the street car was head
ed west. The truck was running
about half way over the south rail
of the track eand crashed into the
front of the street car on the left
side, causing the auto to be thrown
around. De Shoemaker was not
thrown out of the machine, but was
lodged tight against the steering
wheel. The radiator and left front
fender were crumpled and the front
axle bent
Street Car is Stopped.
Willis F. Brauer. motorman, and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
ACTION SALE.

Notice is hereby given that at
10 90 a. m. on Sept. IA. 1921, there
will be sold'at public auction, at the
rast door of the courthouse, in the
city OF Rock Island, Rock Island
county, Illinois, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
Lot Seventeen QO in Block
Three ~, in that part of the city
of Rock Island known as and called
Sinnet's Addition, and Lot One IL
in Block One a., in that part OF
the city of Rock Island known as
and called ]. W. Spencer's Second
Addition to said city; all situated
in Rock Island county, Illinois:
Which was bought by the under
signed in foreclosure proceedings,
and the same shall be sold for
such a price as is not less than the
claim of the corporation in said
proceedings, including all interest
and other expenses.
ROCK ISLAND LUMBER &
MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Curtis G. Simonson, Attorneys.
-(Advertisement)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
Prepare for School
School Shoes

We have a splendid line of high
grade school shoes for boys and
girls. Hand sewed shoes in Black Kid
Brown Calf and Patent Leather with
Dull Kid or White Kid tops.
Note how much lower prices are
now than the last time you pur
chased school shoes
Boys Tan Calf, English or broad toe
shoes with welt soles, Wingfoot rubber
heels-for $500. Same in black for $4.6a
Little Mems shoes in Brown Calf with
wide toe, welt soles for $3.50. Same in
black for $500.
Boys and Little Mems Tan Elk outing
shoes-just right for school wear, $500
and $3.50.
Also a splendid showing of Brogue and
Saddle Strap Tan .Oxfords for the grow
ing girls and the young women.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
PETITE PARTISAN
CORRESPONDENT
IN DIVORCE SUIT

Charging that Henry Baedle is
infatuated with a woman in Paris,
France, Leona Baedle of Moline to-
day brought suit for divorce in cir
cult court They were married in
France, July 2, 1908, and lived to-
gether until Oct 8, 1914.
Alice Nichols of. Rock Island
charges Mark E. Nichols with inf
deity and asks for divorce They
were married at Papillon, Neb., Oct.
IA, 1916, and lived together until
June 1, 1921.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
CAPTURE CONVICT.

Duquoin, ILL.,, Aug. 17.-Jesse Jop-
ling formerly of Duquoin, who was
sentenced to life Imprisonment in
1914 for the murder of Dr. D. Win
ton Dunn, Duquoin physician, and
who escaped from Chester peniten-
tiary nearly a year ago, has been
taken into custody at Honolulu, Ha-
wall
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
NEGLECTS WIFE
AND CHILDREN,
SENT TO JAIL,

Reuben Dunbar OF Rock Island
was committed to the county Jail
today by Judge F. ]. Landee in
county court for neglect to provide
for wife and children. Dunbar was
ordered to pay SO weekly to the
family but was unable to furnish a
$500 bond to insure this
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
Windsor les

Silk Windsor Ties for
school wear-plaids, checks,
dots and stripes for 25c.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17

c. B. Hutchison. conductor, were in
charge OF the street car. Brauer
stopped the car so feet from the
oncoming truck and sounded the
gong. The truck was travelling at
high speed. according TO the motor
man The crash was heard Tor
several blocks. The fender on the
street car was smashed and the
front end of the car dented.
Officer Dave De Smet, summoned
to the scene, stated that De Shoe
maker had been drinking.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
'iS#af Hose
@EA8

Holeproof Silk Hose Rib
bed Isle top, sizes 49, to
915-white, black and cor
dovan. $1-75 pair.
Children's fine guage cot
ton hose in white, black and
brown. Sizes 5I2 to 9.
3 pairs for S1.00.
Burson fashioned cotton
hose-black, brown and
grey. Regular sizes-812
to 10. 3 pairs for S1.00.
Misses, fine guage cotton
hose-sizes 512 to 9. Black,
brown and white-29c a
pair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
RsVf The Barber Shop

Does Bobby or Jane need a hair cut? Then
leave them at the Barber Shop on the Second
Floor where their hair will be scientifically cut
by an expert barber-just the way Mother wants it,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
BRAND COMING.

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE foreign Of
fee announced that only an abso-
lutte obstacle would prevent Pre-
mier. BRAND from attending the
Washington conference on disarm-
ament
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
School Bags

Japanese School Bags 1of
books. etc. 29c to Soc.
Patent Leather, rubber
lined bags at S1.95.
Small japanese fancy
basket-just large enough
for a nice red apple for one
little boy or girl.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
Hair Ribbons and
Soshes

Heavy quality all silk
MORE Taffeta Ribbon, 5
inches wide in Black, Red,
Navy, Green, Pink, Laven-
der, etc. Specially priced
at S5c yard.
Pink, White and Blue
Ribbon for Hairbows and
Camisoles-pretty prOcad-
ed designs. Also a lot OF
plaids and checks. Special
ly priced at 25c yard.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-17
HandkerchiefS

Demi-Linen Initial Hand
kerchiefs for school use,
at Csc.
Dainty embroidered cor
ner, hemstitched border,
cotton handkerchief Z
for Csc.
Pure linen white and col
ored embroidery handKer-
chiefs. hemstitched border
at Acc.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
NeuUs From Hayden

HAYDEN, March 1S.-The wild west dance given by the Nocyar club and marking the opening of the season of the tennis court dances, went off with "a whoop and a bang The court was filled with dancers in costume. The western bar" was literally patronized
 in western style and the tenderfoot made to dance to the tune of the six shooter It will be long remembered as an evening full of fun.
 The St. Patrick's chicken pie dinner given by the Missionary society in the basement of the Community church was a decided success. The whole community again expressed it's inter- est not only by attending but in help ing to get up the dinner. The deco rating committee draped the rooms In Irish green and the shamrock was in evidence everywhere. About $100 was realized.
 The masque ball given under the auspices of the Ladies' Democratic club of Winkelman was largely attended by Haydenites as well as the people of Winkelman. Every one masked ana honored St. Patrick by the wearing or beautiful costumes. The ladies' prize for the most original costume was awarded Mrs. O. Whiteman of Win kelman and the gentleman's prize was won by George Robson of Hayden. Prizes for the most comic costumes were awarded Miss Myrtle Fisher and Lee Pyle
 Miss Millie Liborius, assisted by girl | friends entertained in honor of few 1 of the young men at her home in West Hayden last Friday night. Games, music and dancing were enjoyed. Mrs. Ross Hill entertained in honor 1 of, Cactus Temple No. 2, Pythian Sis ters, Thursday afternoon. Miss Ruby Began Of the university f11o
 Mrs. c. L. Knight.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed. Edwards, formerly of Hayden but now of Memphis Ten- nessee, announce the birth of daugh- ter Marie Adele.
 Miss Rebecca Horn, who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. Ross Hill. for the past week, returned to Phoe-
 nix Tuesday.
 l Mrs. Carl Williams, accompanied by her little daughter Lucille, leaves for
 Los Angeles Saturday, where she will
 meet her friend, Miss Dorothy Fol | Iette, after a short visit in the city. Miss Toilette later will accompany
 Mrs Williams to St. Paul. ] R. l. Ezell left Tuesday for Long Beach to spend the Easter season with 1 his family.
 MT. and Mrs. Sisk are leaving Hay
 den shortly.
 | MT. and Mrs. c. R. Rodgers are the
 proud parents of son, Alan Preston, born March 13.
 H. c. Vaughan returned Sunday af-
 ter short stay in Tucson. | E. c. Storer of Tucson spent the week end as the guest of MT. and Mrs. 1 Vernon Couchman. | c. L. Knight district representative, returned from Phoenix Friday. 1 Mrs. J. D. Rice was delightfully."- sur prised by a number of her friends last | Monday evening, it being her birthday. l Miss Monica Alvorson of the Phoe-
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20

nix high school spent the week end in Hayden visiting her parents
 Mrs. Metcalf and children have re- turned from Phoenix. Miss Daisy is much improved.
 R. F. Bones was taken seriously i'll last Monday and has gone to a sol diers' hospital near Los Angeles.
 Miss Madaline Plotts returned from Los Angeles last Saturday.
 Mrs. Ed. Humphrys of Casa Grande is visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Plotts.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed. Southward received the sad news of the sudden death of MT. Southward's mother last Friday. | They left the same day for Denver to attend the funeral
 | Miss Etta McKernan spent several | days in Phoenix this week visiting her sister, Ann McKernan, and aunt Mrs. | B. M. Marten.
 1 MT. and Mrs. J. K. Tyler of Smell terside left for Phoenix Wednesday He will return Monday, but she will remain an indefinite period. 1 W. M. McCondra returned from Phoenix in his new roadster. l Mrs Verne Armstrong left for Flor ence Sunday, where she will meet her husband and from there they will go to Kentucky to make their home.
 Walter Langridge motored to Tue son Tuesday, taking Mrs-A. E. Grif- l 1fth, MrS. C. D. workman, Mrs. C Braman and Mrs. Langridge shopping
 Mrs. Kramer and her son Vernon oi Tucson were the week end guests oi | Mrs. Frank Fay.
 Ed. Blake is leaving for his home in Santa Ana, California. His sor Frank will accompany him.
 L. A. Fruit and family and Mrs. W B. Glenn motored to Tucson Saturday MT. Eye, general superintendent o the A. $. and R. company's plant a Hayden, has returned.
 MT. and Mrs. Engbloom were Tue. son visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Seymour of Seat. tie ere visiting their daughter, Mrs G. c. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour arc taking an extensive trip over thu United Sta.es.
 MT. and Mrs. Ted Janney and Dr land Mrs. B. E. Phillips motored tt Tucson and spent the day Monday.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20

deal of fun out of it, though apparently not as much as the audience, if one were to judge by the applause the little ones received.
 Those who took part were Kollis King, Frances Wiggins, C1ela Lorraine Shipman Dorothy Sheidler, Grace Hayes, Virginia Forbing, Pauline Ste phens, and tiny Baby Margaret Lowe, who, when the program was over asked if she could do "Hi-Diddle Diddle," and she did.
 Numbers given were: Three Blind Mice" Pussy Cat Miss Muffet,' Mature Love- Dew Drops," ''The Rye Waltz and Baby Skirt Dance.' The last number was by Clela Lor- raine Shipman, Americas tiniest solo dancer.
 Ruth Bowman was accompaniste fol the little ones and Alma Lowrey as- siStant.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
ACCIDENTALLY KILLS SON

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March IT, When M. P. Bierose went to his garage today he dld not know his IA months old son, Nicholas, was creeping after him. The father, backing out his car, crushed the child to death.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
SMALL PUPILS GIVE
 ENJOYABLE PROGRAM

Pupils from the piano departments of Maude Pratt Cate and Faith King and the dancing department of Yua Sonstegard King gave an interesting program Friday night before large crowd of interested friends and rela- tives of the pupils. The little ones performed with ease, showing the idea which is being carried out by the teachers of the Studio club that "chil- dren should always be children" The program was as follows:
 Piano departments Study" Virgil
 Marguerite Eastman "An April Song .Rilbro
 Hella Baker "A Play with the Scale. .Rilbro ValSette Ralston
 Florence Holmes 'Bluebird Waltz ........-..... .Rilbro
 Blanche Wiggins Waltz in F"' ......--.......R .Rilbro
 William Aufort Rose Petals ............La Lawson
 Hilda Baker Jolly Darkies" ....-.......B Becker
 William Olhauer ''The Harlequin" ............ .Streaborg Alba Jackson The Raindrop" ............ .Ralston Ruth Dawson Waltz RalSton Hazel Smart Morning Prayer ......-... .Streaborg Fern Shackelford Following the piano numbers, dance numbers were given by a group of little tots all of whom seemed to get a great
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
CORRECT

Teacher-What can you tell mt about the kings of ancient Egypt?
 Pupil-They are all dead, sir.-Lon- don Opinion.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
WELL, RATHER

Rather intimate. some of these win dow displays of women's wear, don't you think?''
 But no worse than the display from the inside looking out."-New York Sun
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
APOLLO CLUB WILL
 MEET ON TUESDAY

Ane Apollo club will hold its regu- meeting on March 22 at D. m. at s>he Osborn school auditorium. The loiowing program will be given. seory-"Origin and Development of the Piano'- 1, Mrs. McKellip The Old Spinet"- Mildred Mickle Piano-'Iast Thought'' Reissiger
 Ruth Logic Lavery's Hen ... Selected Dorothy Elliot Flano-'La Musetten S Bach
 Geraldine Trachtor y yPfano-"Gavotte" :. Martini
 Maurice Holton
 Beatrice Lovett
 Katherine Logic Plano-"The Silver Nymph". C. Helms
 berceuSe Goddard
 Marion Doyle Dance-'Lullaby''-
 Dorothy Jean Garrett Nocal-"Garden by the Sea- ..... --...-....... Beethoven Lane
 Gertrude Grouse
 Helen Kidd, Accompaniste Piano-"Village Inns. Question Happy Days" Virgil
 Madeline Atkinson Casulian Serenade .......... Schnell
 Thais Emery Piano Trio-valse ......... Streaborg Robert Webb, Wilma Roberson,
 Virginia Wills.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
About Difficult
 Dental Cases
A great many people are prone to believe that their individual

case presents the most involved and difficult problem to the dental surgeon and in sense, 1t Is fortun- ate that they do because it causes the dent ist to perform the very best work possible in order to satisfy the patient. However, strange as it may seem, and unfortunate as wel some dentists are not able to ren- der that service which is necessary in those cases which are really difficult and in- volve the very highest skill and the most advanced methods of operation.
 possess ability which is compatible with however thoroughly honest and conscientious and best O the large number of patients attest to the satisfactory thatw performed for them.
 is a pleasure undertake difficult you particularly difficult lad unpleasant work a special and personal in offices. examination will thinga and he satisfaction KNOWING De derest
 DOCTORS
 B. C. SAMPLERS and HI. B. NALL
 DENTAL SURGEONS
 Bake Building. First Ave. and Adams;
 Entrance. 119 North First Ave- HThs Friends of Your Teeth" Phone 1297