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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
lALedo and Mercer County
NAME PURSES FOR
MERCER co. RACES
ATKEWANEE MEET
fsnecial to The Argus.

Aledo, April 27.-Purses for the
races at the Mercer county fair this
fall we're decided upon at the meet
ing held at Kewanee Monday OF the
officials OF the fairs OF this dis
trict, Superintendent Of Speed DR..
w. w. Warnock and Secretary Ed
Moberg represented the Mercer
association At the gathering. 1t was
decided to have Sport day this year
on Saturday, the last day OF the
fair. The program for same will
be announced later. Following are
the purses to be offered this year:
wednesday-2::25 trot, $500; 2:12
pace, $500; 2:25 pace, $3.50.
Thursday-2:14 trot, $500; 2:15
pace $500; Eli trot $3.50.
Friday-2:19 pace $3.50; free for
all pace $500; 2:20 trot $500.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
UNIVERSITY CAR
USED TO LOCATE
DEFECTIVE RAILS
Especial to The Argus. }


Urbana, April 27-Using, for the
first time, instruments that were
constructed in the mechanical en-
gineering laboratories several years
ago, the University Of Illinois rail-
way test car has completed a trip
covering an examination of all the
Illinois Traction System. The OBJ
ject of the examination was to find
defective rail joints through which
the electricity must travel back to
the power house.
Using the car and a crew OF
three men it was possible to &C
complish in II days working time
what it would take a single man
using hand tester about two years
to do. The car Travelled 1900 miles
and tested 500 miles of track.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
GALESBURG REVIEWS
PHONE RATE FIGHT
Especial to The Argus.)

Especial to The August
Galesburg. H.. April 27.-The
matter of securing a lower tele-
phone service rate for Galesburg
will once more be rehashed before
the Illinois public utilities commits
sion. The mayor and city attorney
of Galesburg were constituted a
special committee, in council meet
ing Monday night, to take the mat
ter up with the commission at
once. This action followed the re-
ception and reading Of lengthy
petition signed by several hundred
phone users, addressed to the city
council and asking that an attempt
to get lower phone rate be made.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
EDClNGTON
Especial Correspondence

Edgington, ILL.,, April 27.-Mrs.
Martha Hartman and daughters,
Miriam and Genevieve, visited Sum-
day at the l.. D. Chambers home.
A. Buffum has returned to his
home here from a visit with his
daughter Mrs. ]. Maucker and fam
lily in Rock Island.
Allen Johnson's team, which was
tied near the store Sunday morning
broke loose and ran away, COM
pletely demolishing the buggy, be-
fore being stopped.
MIR. and Mrs. Leonard Richard
son OF Rock Island are spending a
few days visiting with Louis Gould
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Buffum and
children OF Blue Grass, Iowa, visit
ed Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carol Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Patterson
spent Sunday at the home of theiI
daughter, Mrs. Mylo Carpenter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
TRY D0CT0R ON
Death CHARGE
Case Against Sterling Physician
Expected to Be Given to Jury
During Day.
Especial Correspondence. J

Sterling, H., April 27.-The trial
of DR.. P. N. Bowman of this city
continued throughout the day yes
terday and the case was closed late
Tuesday afternoon and this morn
ing at 9 o'clock States Attorney r.
W. Beese began his plea to the jury.
He expects to gain conviction on
the dying statement of Mrs. Charles
Darby, made to her sister, Miss
Edith Whitver, that DR.. P. N. Bow
ban caused the act" The charge
against DR.. Bowman is murder to
produce an abortion. The Jurors
who will decide the fate of the ply
stefan are: Arthur Wolf, Jordan
township; Boyd Fletcher, Albany;
Ira Reisenbigler, Erie; c. B. Tierce,
Morrison; Ernest Waterfill, Lydon;
John A. Baker, Sterling; S. N. Law
renee, Prophetstown; Ray Bowl,
Fulton; Ira J. Kendall, Gennesee;
William Miller, Jordan; o. L. Row.
land, Albany, and John James,
Erie.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
B. Y. o, PARTIES
/. IN SOFT DRINK
PARLOR BANNED
(Snecial to The Argus.


Galesburg, ILL.,, April 27.-Those
who mix their own" are to be
stepped on by the city council, if
action started Monday night is con-
tinued. Mayor Hawkinson made
the startling assertion during talk,
that he has heard it is the repeated
practice of some persons to enter
soft drink dispensaries, purchase
soft drinks sold there and to mix
them with jamaica ginger land
other popular hard drinks" The
council condemned such practices
and admonished police officials to
be on gurad against this sort of
traffic. The licensing of soft drink
parlors was tentatively included in
the city appropriation ordinance,
this being a new step for Galesburg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
PASTOR BESTOWS
GIFTS AT SUNDAY
EVENING SERVICE
Especial Correspondence


Matherville, ILL.,, April 27.-The
unique service, held Sunday even
ing at the Methodist church at Math-
erville by Rev. Smith was well at
tended. Rev. Smith gave a very
interesting sermon on Daniel in the
Liens Den" Following the sermon
the oldest lady in the congregation
was presented with a bible and the
oldest gentleman with fine read
ing glass. Mrs. Ben Wild, age rs
years, received the bible and Mr..
Eddings, "a years old, was given the
reading glass. No one took advan-
tage of the pastors offer to marry
anyone free so he has extended the
offer for next Sunday evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
RAISE FUND TO
PURCHASE OIL
Port Byron Business Men Active to
Secure Now Bakoey-
Mcintyre Speaks.
Especial to The August

Port Byron, April 27.-At a
booster meeting OF the Business
Mems association last night pledges
sufficient to purchase a tank of oil
to oil the streets were secured. IT
was an enthusiastic gathering and
many civic Improvements were out
lined.
Support to finance 4 new bakery,
to replace the one destroyed by
fire a few months ago, was pledged
and a committee is also busy to Sc
cure a shoe repair shop for Port
Byron.
William B. Mcintyre of Rock Is.
land was speaker at the program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
SOCIAL time
ENJOYED AT
LEGION ROOM
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. April 27.-Members Of the
Woman's auxiliary OF the American
legion were given unique enter
tainment by the members OF the So
cial committee. following the regu-
lar business session of the auxili-
airy held last night at the legion
rooms. High peaked caps of gayly
colored paper were distributed TO
the members with the request that
each don the headdress. An envcl-
ope containing ten beans was also
given to each member, with the re-
quest that she get better acquaint-
ed with her neighbor by trying to
get her to say either yes or no. The
forfeit for saying either word was
one bean. At the end OF fifteen
minutes Mrs. d. A. Hebel was an
nOunced winner of the contest, hav-
ing accumulated q beans during
the given time. She was awarded a
tiny doll as prize.
Following this number OF con-
tests were INDUCED in, one Of the
most exciting being bean race.
Contestants we're given a knife and
(, requested to attempt to carry as
many beans as possible to the other
end OF the room. Mrs. A. C.. Paint
er proved to be the best jugglcr
and received a delicious sucker for
the feat.
Partners for refreshments were
found by each member receiving
beauty patch and written instruc-
tons as to where to place the aid
to loneliness. Those who display
ed the patch at the same location
on their visages were fed in the
same group.
I Instructions to "eat" proved ex-
citing. Each group was requested
TO march behind a screen, receive
their portion and walk to the far
end of the room with their plates
before them so that the unfed could
not see what the spread was. vi
sions of angel food cake and whip
ped cream lured the hungry men,
bers on but the vision soon faded
for the plates were found to be lad
en- with one glass of milk, one
chocolate sucker and a toothpick
All members were allowed to come
back for seconds and the commit
tee we're kept busy ladleing out the
liquid.
Little of importance was trans
noted at the regular business SEES
sion which preceded the social func
ton. It was voted that the auxiliary
cooperate with the legion in max
ing the house to house canvass fol
new members for both organiza
tons which will be made in thi
near future. This canvass is also
to attempt to locate any ex-servict
men or WON en- who have a claim
on the government. 1t was alst
voted that permanent membel
be appointed to represent the aux
Hilary in the community welfar,
committee which is being organic
ed. Miss Edith Hall was elected a
this representative. 1t was decid
ed to have the memorial commit
tee order 200 silk peoples. the ,e
gion emblem. for use on Memoria
\ day. One new member was bal
loted on last night and was elect
ed member Of the auxiliary. Sh
was Mrs. Alice Black of Joy.
was also voted that the auxiliar
cooperate with the Womans Relic
corps, in celebrating Flag day. TIL
meeting closed with the singing G
America.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
pays TRIBUTE
| TO ODD FELLOWS
fraternity Gave Harding Happy
Spirit of Concord With His
Chauffeur.

Washington, April H.-Presiden.
Harding recounted to an audience
Of Odd Fellows last night, as
sembled in celebration of the 1O2nd
anniversary Of the order, how a
fraternal organization once had been
the means of promoting the spirit
of happy concord between his
chauffeur and himself.
In attending a meeting Of q fra
ternal organization the president
related how, to his surprise, he
had found himself seated by a man
who had been in his employ TO,
seven years as a chauffeur.
ut was the finest thing in the
world that could have happened, -
the president continued, 'for on
that night We met as brothers for
the first time and ever after that he
was better chauffeur and l was a
better employer"
In reminding the Odd Fellows
that there was an inclination to be
Over-boastful sometimes in the
claims OF the world to democracy,
! he declared:
Il speak not only for a fratern.
ity. but for an America that prac-
tees what she breaches"
All the News-All the Time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
ALPHA
Especial Correspondence

NopCLAdl wi ACepOAAdChSS.y
Alpha. ILL.,, April Ell. E. Roark
of Peoria spent Sunday with his
wife and daughter here, at the
James Tank home.
Leroy Cox has purchased the
Minnie Cox property in the north
east part of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bolton and
daughter, Evelyn, and Miss Nellie
Volk went to New Boston Sunday
and spent the day with Joe Reese
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Cox of Alexis
spent Sunday with Mrs. E. S. Cox
and Myrtle.
Mrs. Thelma Lundquist of Joy is
visiting at the Roy Cox home.
Mrs. Beacher and daughter,
Maude, of New Windsor, were
Alpha callers Saturday.
Arthur Weech and family and
Miss Rose Weech of Oneida
Charles Woolley and son, Dewey
of Galesburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Rollo
Woolley and son of Woodruff, and
Elias Snyder and family were Sui
day visitors at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Dave Woolley, here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Linn of Cam
bridge were Sunday visitors at the
Taylor Linn and George Wilson
homes.
Charles johnson of Lynn spent
Sunday at the John Bland home.
Mrs. l. L. Calkins is at home
and recovering nicely from her Re
cent operation.
Miss Alice Shaw and George
Fields went to Cambridge or
Thursday and were married. They
have rooms with Mrs. Addie Bry.
ant and will do light housekeeping
for the present.
The preliminary contest for the
interscholastic meet was held al
the schoolhouse on Friday.
W. L. Ether and Stewart Eihal
motored to Prophetstown Saturday
afternoon. returning Sunday.
Word has been received here O
the marriage of Mrs. Jennie Clau
son to Mr.. Raleigh of Kewanee
She formerly lived in Alpha.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
GENESEO
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, April 27.-The Ill
nois conference of the Evangelical
churches has been in session at
Kankakee. 1t is with pleasure that
the people of the Zion Evangelical
church of this city learn that their
has been returned to this charge
present pastor, Rev. H. E. Straube,
for another year. Leo Schmidt. a
Geneseo boy, who is in the ministry
of this church, will for the next
year be in charge of the Austin
Boulevard church at Chicago. The
appointments were made at the ILL.,
inois conference of the Evangelical
churches at Kankakee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
ALEDO BOWLERS
TO COMPLETE FOR
CASH IN PEORIA
Especial to The Argus. }

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, April 27.-Members of the
Lucky Strike" bowling team of
Aledo expect to leave tomorrow for
Peoria where they will enter the
Central States championship tour
nament which opened there on
April 8. Due to the fact that mem
bers of this team have succeeded
in getting in on several of the mon
ey divisions in tournaments this
winter, it is expected that they will
bring home "the bacon The game
at Peoria will conclude the activi-
ties of the team for this season. Pin
artists who make up the team are:
l.. A. Valentine, Alex Macy, Lee
Candor. Macy Parkman, Dutch
Greer and Paul J. Graham.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
TWO BAKE SALES
WILL BE HELD BY
QENESEO LADIES
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, April 27.-The Sun
shine club OF the Royal Neighbor
lodge, will hold a bake sale next
Saturday afternoon, April 80, in
the front part of the Ford Motor cor
poration building, on South State
street.
The ladies' of the First Swedish
Lutheran church will hold a bake
sale at the Tracy Motor corpora
ton building which is located on
South State street, Saturday after
noon, May Z.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
MERCER AUTO MEN
TO HOLD MEETING
AT ALEDO HOTEL
(SnAcial to The Argus.l

Aledo. April 27.-Members of the
Mercer County Automotive Dealers
association, which was organized
about two weeks ago. will meet to-
morrow at the Merchants hotel in
Aledo. At this meeting it is ex-
pected that the completion Of the
organization will be made. Reports
from the bylaw and membership
committees will be given. Follow
ing this meeting it is expected that
the association will hold their reg
ular monthly session, dates to be
decided upon tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
SPECIAL MEET OF
RELIEF CORPS TO
BE HELD TONIGHT
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April PA special meet
ing of the Aledo Woman's Relief
corps will be held tonight at the
American legion rooms. There will
be 81 new members taken into the
corps at this time. A social time
is also planned and refreshments
will be served. This is the first mi
tiation of members to take place
since the beginning of the drive for
new members which started sever
al weeks ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
DALTON ON TRIAL.

Chicago, April N.-(United Press)
Dalton. the 17-year-old boy
who walked out Of the Northern
Trust company, where he was en-
ployed. with $772.0o0 in Liberty
bonds, will 60 on trial here today
in criminal court
His attorneys have made efforts
to have the case transferred to
juvenile court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
MRS, WA|TEIS
GIVEN SURPRISE
President Of GeneseO W. c. T. L
Honored With Party On Aer
seth Birthday.
fSpecial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, ILL.,, April 27.-Sixty-
eight guests gathered at the home
of Mrs. Hattie Waite on West First
street, Monday, in honor of her
seth birthday. The surprise was
planned by the executive commit
tee of the w. C. T. U. of which Mrs.
Waite is the president.
A program, which was enjoyed by
all present, consisted of two songs
by the Geneseo male quartet, "a
paper on the details Of Mrs. Waites
life by Mrs n. W. Thornton, and
several short talks. Refreshments
were served after the program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
PETERSBURG MAN
Is BURIED TODAY
Especial to The Argus.)

VpPC11IdI 10 I uF al US.J
Aledo, April 27.-Funeral ser
vices for John W. Jackson of
Keithsburg. who passed away last
Monday. were held today from the
Christian church at keithsburg.
Mr.. Jackson was 66 years of age.
He suffered paralytic stroke sew
eral weeks ago. He is survived by
his wife, one son, Clint Jackson, two
daughters, Mrs. Rord Whitehall and
Mrs. Charles Truman of Midale,
Canada, and six grandchildren.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
CARS COLLIDE BUT
OCCUPANTS UNHURT
Especial Correspondence.)

Matherville, ILL.,, April 27.-While
driving past the Matherville high
school DR.. c. Nj. Murrell's Ford car
collided with the large touring car
of Pete Allison. However, neither
was damaged and both the doctor
and Mr.. Allison escaped without
injury.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic LIQUID Zemo


There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
SKIN irritation and that makes the Skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply YOU with
Zemo. which generally overcomes SKIN
d,sease& Eczema, itch. pimples. rashes
blackheadS IN most cases give waS
to Zemo. Frequently. minor ble1n;shes
disappear overnight. Itching USUALLY
stops instantly. Zemo is a safe. anti.
eepdc liquid, clean. easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c: an exfrz
large bottle, $1.0O. It will not Stain. is
not greasy Or sticky and is positively
safe Tor tender, sensitive skins
The z ". Rnse Co. Oevelsnd q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
LAD KILLED ON
WISCONSIN TRIP
Edward Weidman, Son Of Farmer,
Loses Life: No Details of
Accident,
Especial to The Argus. !

Port Byron, April 27.-Edward
Weidman. aged Il, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolph Weidman, living near
here, was accidentally killed while
visiting friends in Wisconsin. News
of his death was received last night
but no details of the manner in
which he was killed have been re-
ceived. The body will arrive to-
morrow.
The parents, three sisters and a
brother survive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
SULPHUR CLEARS
A PIMPLY SKIN

Apply Sulphur as Told When Your
Skin Breaks Out
Any breaking ont of the skin on
face, neck. arms or body is over
come quickest by applying Mentho-
Sulphur. The pimples seem to dry
right up and go away, declares .
noted skin specialist.
Nothing has ever been found to
take the place of sulphur as a pim-
pie remover. 1t is harmless and
inexpensive. Just ask any-druggist
for small jar of Mentho-Sulphur
and use it like cold cream
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27

May day was formerly on May
IA.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27

All the News-All the Time-rhe
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-27
After Weaving
What?
Purina Pig Chow

contains the growing, fattening 3
regulating elements necessary to
the pig on the market 30 DAYS
earlier than the average ration. =
Be prepared-see us at once. ~
The New York herald., 1921-05-01
KENTUCKY DERBY
SUBJECT OF BOOK
History of Race Written BY
J. L. O'Connor.

New distinction has just been given to
the Kentucky Derby. which will have its
forty-seventh running at Louisville on
May for 100000 stakes. Besides be-
ing the richest turf prize in the world
this year and the one with the longest
unbrol1en history on the American turf
It is the only horse race in this country
about which book has been written.
John l.. O'Connor, head Of the New York
electrical school and lifelong devotee
OF racing. published last week '"rhe
History OF the Kentucky Derby" being
the story of the contest year by year
from 1875 until the present time.
The Epson Derby and the Donca ster
St Leger in England are the only
races heretofore deemed important
enough to be dignified in this way, and
1t vas not until they were more than
one hundred years old that Louis Henry
Curzon's "Blue Ribbon Of the Turf"
published in 1890. brought into focus the
chief incidents Of the Derby and J. S.
Fletcher's History OF the st. Leger
Stakes" which appeared in 1901, told
the fascinating story OF the Doncaster
race down to that period.
The New York herald., 1921-05-01
D'CONNELL BARRED
J FROM HORSE SHOWS
New Employer Must Release
Him or Keep Horses in Re-
tirement, A.A.H.S. Rules.

The executive committee ~ the Asso-
ciation OF American Horse Shows made
two important rulings last week at 2
special meeting held to consider the ap-
plication OF Patrick o'Connell for q
modification of the order OF suspension
for one year which was promulgated in
January, following an investigation Of
the Little Fire Lady episode at the Ma
tional Horse Show In November. The
committee, OF which Reginald 9. Van
derbiIt is chairman. refused 10 modify
In any way the penalty imposed. and as
the rules OF the association are strict
and far reaching in relation 10 sus-
pended persons. It looks as II o'Connell's
occupation might be gone for the season
of 1921
Section OF Rule reads: Any
member of this association which shall
allow a person so disqualified TO ex-
hibit. ride drive or act as an employee
Of any exhibitor, after due notice has
been received from the secretary of
this association, shall be liable TO sus-
pension or expulsion by two-thirds vote
of any meeting of the board Of direc-
tors"
There having been some question as
TO the exact meaning OF this rule In its
application to O'Connell's case the COM
rnlttee gave it Official Interpretation to
the effect that no one employing a sus-
pended man can make valid carries at
sny horse show held BY member of the
A. A. H. S. while the penalty is in force
This means that T. e. Mitten, head
rf ha q ss+r vol Cad
system, will have to choose between re-
leasing O'Connell, whom he employed a
few weeks ago as manager of his new
show stable. or keeping his horses In
retirement until the period OF suspen-
sion expires, on January IL, 1929. Mr..
Mitten. as told on this page fortnight
sgo. recently purchased all the show
horses belonging to Samuel NJ. Vauclain,
and O'Connell expected to exhibit some
Of them in the coming horse show at
Devon.
The action OF the A. A. II. S. is in
line with that OF the Jockey Club in the
matter of Carroll Shilling and II. G.
Bedwel. Those trainers were not even
formally suspended, but merely denied
licenses, yet August Belmont. chairman
OF the Jockey Club. recently notified
their employer. J. K. l.. Ross, that his
entries would not be received this sea-
son on New York tracks IL either of
the unlicensed men was in any way con-
nected with his stable.
On the turf, both running and trot-
ting, 1t has long been customary to per-
NIT men not in good standing TO work
In subordinate positions. Shilling, In
fact. was assistant trainer in the Ross
stable last year, when his status was
practically the same as 1t is to-day.
J,;4.
ers without number have been permit
ted TO work in training stables so long
as they did not attempt TO drive IN
public races.
The New York herald., 1921-05-01
Can't Find Sheds
for Their Horses

rHE Early Risers Riding Club
OF which August V. Lambert
IS the new president is having
difficulty about finding a suitable OBJ
jective for the annual club ride,
which usually occurs about the MIDI
die of May The Abbey and the
Arrowhead Inn were favorite places
in other years, but these once popu-
lar resorts for road riders, coaching
parties and eQuestrians of better
day are now without accommoda-
tions for moro than q few horses. SO
Mr.. Lambert and his associates are
looking for a new rendezvous within
convenient riding distance Of Central
Park.