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The New York herald., 1921-10-09
Lace Worn by Nine. Pompadour
Now Owned by Frances Sts-,

Among the feminine collectors Frances
starr stands out with a prediction for
filling the air around her with rare laces
Among the laces from practically every age
and cline that festoon her home one oe hcr
most cherished possessions is lace mantle
that is said to have kept Nine. Pompadour
from catching chill during the Los Angelic
parties" of her day. In fineness 1t is like a
cobweb, with the pattern worked in threads
OF the sheerest silk and even movie stars
to-day do not wear mantles that surpass Il
in beauty and eXpensiveness. She is also
collector of rare first editions and her
library shelves have many unusual volumes
that she was able to pick up in various parts
of the country-which is one of the advan-
tages of being an actress
In addition Miss Starr is devoted to music
and 1t was her original intention to become
a musician before she found out how rnuch
good she could do to the theatre Her ac
complishments as pianist were displayed
last season in One" when she played sew
eral difficult selections with a finish that
might have won fame for her abroad She
also possesses a charming voice, but rarely
sings except for her own entertainment
though in "The Easiest Way" at the I,yceum
Theatre she sings few snatches Of a popu-
lar song because the play calls for It and
she therefore can't he bashful
Helen MacKe' ~ is likewise a collector hut
interviews. The star of Back Pay" at the
lGltinge Theatre is engaged in a hobby
unique for an lactress-that of tracking
celebrities to their lair talking to them and
clapping them into book. The past year
or so whenever she has gone to an important
city she has always sought out some one
of distinction-hs particular line doesn't
matter-and she admits that if she hadn't
been an actress she might have become a
newspaper woman drawing tears from the
public with the pen rather than the hand
kerchief
The book is to be for private circulation.
as soon as the supply of celebrities is ex-
hausted and it is finished. In the course
of compiling ii she talked to the Rev. Billy
Sunday firmly resolved to take him to task
for his opinion of stage folk. and had him
utterly disarm her by saying he thought
players were charming.
Miss MacKellar also acquires Languages
She has absorbed French thoroughly and
is now about to clear Spanish and Italian
out of the way, hiring her maids solely on
the condition that matter how frantically
she asks for her lipstick in English they
will answer her only in their native tongue
In this fashion she is able to read foreign
plays and decide which will carry her
through the season without cracking.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09

CIVILIZED man, some psychological
"A expert has said is to be distn-
guished from savage principally
The New York herald., 1921-10-09
Rare Prints Prove Interesting
To Joseph SchiIdkraut of "Liiion'

Another ardent collector Is Joseph schild-
kraut, playing the title role in "Liliom,"
and like Arlss he develops muscle outside
the theatre In handling rare prints. He is
80 much the roughneck in the play at the
Fulton Theatre that the public might re-
fuse to credit the fact that he is a lover
of old books but he has $4,000 of them to
prove Il. All his leisure is spent in unearth-
ing the rare treasures Of old book shops.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09
By FRANK VREELAND.

CIVILIZED man, some psychological
"A expert has said, is to be distin-
guished from a savage principally
by the use he makes of his spare time after
he has tucked away the last morsel of a
meal. The savage sleeps-the civilized man
at least argues politics if he does nothing
else. It is just because he has the constant
urge to do something in his leisure moments
that civilized man has advanced to the point
where he can take nose dives from the air.
And, judged by these standards, actors are
highly civilized. for all the leading players
have hobbies which fill the hours when
they're not chasing thrills up and down the
public spine
It's almost unnecessary to point out-but
it's going TO be pointed out just the same
that hobbies of the prominent arc always
fascinating for the layman, for it slorifies
his whole day to learn that notable per-
scnage can be just as foolish as himself over
something outside of business hours. If he
learns that this public character takes con-
siderable joy out of pasting old postage
stamps in n book, just as he does, it not
only makes life worth living-it constitutes
an indissoiuble bond between them. And if
the layman learns that this pastme or
cret vice is unusual one, never heard of
before, he is just as interested--perhaps he
can learn to pursue it, too
The New York herald., 1921-10-09

Frances Starr has a wonderful col
lection of old lace and is shown here
wearing a rare bit.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09

William Faversham is a real out
doors man, with yachting as his favor
lite hobby and tennis and it's allied
games for second string.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09


gong physical
work.
Next books Mrs Leslie Carter
of her time though she admres horses greatly
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
'ALEDO MAN Who
Retired PLANS
new BUSINESS
r. ID. Winders Who Sells Plant to
Swift & Co. VIII Establish
Two Produce Houses.
Especial to The Argus.)

A1edo, Oct TT. D. Winders,
formerly manager of the Swift &
Co. produce business in Aiedo, who
severed his connection and sold his
plant to that concern a week ago,
has already planned to reenter
business. Mr. Winders, with Joe
Hayman of Aledo and Paul Kent of
Muscatine will establish two pro-
duce houses. One will be located
at Muscatine with Mr.. Kent in
charge and Mr.. Hayman will man
age the Aledo business. The new
firm expects to be ready for bust
ness by Oct. 10.
The new concern will be known
as the T. d. Winders company. A
New York firm will handle the
shipments. Poultry, butter, eggs,
hides, wool and furs will be
handled
J. H. Harvey has the contract
for the erection of the new build
ing which the Aledo company will
occupy. 1t will be located on East
Fifth street, east Of the Aledo Ma
chine company.
Both Mr.. Kent and Mr.. Hayman
have been previously associated
with Mr. Winders and it is expect
ed that a live business will be in
operation within a short time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
SEEK TO PURCHASE
CURVE ON NEW ROAD
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, Oct THE mem
bers of the civic committee of the
city council met Tuesday evening
with County Superintendent of
Roads Reed of Cambridge and the
supervisors and highway commits
sioner of Geneseo township.
The purpose of this meeting was
to consider the matter of purchas-
ing the right of way for the curve
of the hard road at the foot of Oak
wood avenue leading to the Bluff
road So far no agreement has
been reached with Joseph Vogel,
who owns one-quaTter acre which
will be required to provide the nee
essary amount of land to make the
curve OF the cost thereof the city
is required to pay 60 per cent and
the township 40 per cent Bert
Bradley was appointed a committee
of one to confer with Mr.. VogeI
and obtain from him the price at
which he holds the property which
is needed for this curve in the
hard road system.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
ARRANGEMENTS ALL
MADE FOR SMALL'S
VISIT TO STERLING
(Special Corresnondence. J

Sterling. ILL.,, Oct Official
confirmation of the visit of Gov
ernor Len Small and members OF
the state highway department to
Sterling on next Saturday was re-
ceived in telegram sent today to
l. B. Whiffen, chairman of the
good roads committee of the Sterl-
ing Association of Commerce by c.
r. Miller. director of the depart
ment of public highways.
Arrangements are all made for
Governor Small and the state high
way officials to inspect the Lincoln
highway and hold mass meeting in
Sterling on Saturday afternoon,
Oct S. Thanks for the coopera-
ton of your committee, says the
telegram.
Plans have been made for a con-
cert by the Sterling Military band
prior to the governors speech at
3 O'Clock and If the 14th q. S. cav
airy arrives in time. the cavalry
and cavalry band will participate
in the parade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
ALedo and Mere err County
HOPE STEVENS rs
NAMED PRESIDENT
OF NEW SOCIETY
Especial to The Argus.l

AIedo, Oct Miss Hope Ste
vens was elected president of the
Standard Bearers OF the Methodist
church of Aledo, organized last
night at the d. A Hebel home in
AIedo- Mrs. C. D. Lawson, advisor
for the society, presided at the
meeting. Other officers named are:
Helen Ash, vice president; Flor
ence Zentmfre, secretary-treasurer.
Mable Day.
There were Is girls president at
the meeting, which was enthusiast
tic one. There has been no Stand
ard Bearer organization in the
church for some time, the former
members entering the Young WON
ems Missionary society. It was de-
cided to hold the meetings on the
first Friday night of each month.
Members of the program commit
tee are the president, Mrs. Law
son: Marie Schrader and Ruth
Artz. They will hold a meeting at
the home of Miss Stevens next
Monday night, at which time the
years program will be made out
The girls who Joined the society
at last nights meeting are: Hope
Stevens, Madeline Powers, Marie
Schrader, Lois. Daynude, Mary
MARBLE. Marie Edgar, Ruth Artz,
Mable Day, Helen Ash, Gwendo1yn
Willis, Mary Wagner. Florence
Zentmire, Ramona Dickey, May
Morgan
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MISSING MAN
ISFOUND DEAD
IN CORN FIELD
Coroner's Inquest Finds Poison
Taken for Headaches Was
the Cause of Death.
Especial Correspondence

Annawan, Ill, Oct THE dead
body of Emiel Patten, aged about
Al, who had been missing since
Tuesday, was found in a corn1eld
on the farm of Supervisor Louis
NJ Hay yesterday. Mr.. Patten was
employed by H P. Jacobs, who
farms part of Mr.. Hays land
A piece of rope was found near
the dead body and it was at first be
lieved that death resulted from sui
eide The remains were taken to
Sheffield where deceased had sis
ter living. A post mortem was held
today. The verdict of the coroner
jury being that death was due to
poison, accidentally administered
The victim had been suffering from
severe headaches of late, and it is
believed that he took the potion
in the belief that 1T would bring
relief.
Patten had completed all ar
rangements for a trip to Holland,
his native country. He had re-
ceiVed his passport from the gov
eminent He was given somewhat
to brooding about his affairs, and
it is thought that his mind became
unsettled.
Besides his sister, the deceased
is survived by his parents, a broth
er and four sisters, all in Holland.
The funeral service will be held at
Sheffield as soon as the inquest is
concluded.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MILAN HARVEST
HOME PROGRAM
IS ANNOUNCED
fsneciaI Corespondence.l

Milan, Ill, Oct THE Harvest
Home program for the evening of
Thursday, Oct 13, has been an
nounced as follows:
Selection-Elis' Community band.
Solo-Mrs. Writ Blake
Reading-Mrs. William Krull
Solo-Eleanor Stapp.
Selection-Band-
Play-Thirty minutes for refresh
ments.
Solo-Mrs. Writ Blake.
Reading-Mrs. William Kru1L
Solo-Eleanor Stapp.
Selection-Band.
The program will be held at the
town hall after the serving of sup
per. Arrangements for the dinner
and supper are completed and re-
ports from the committees will be
heard at the meeting of the society
at the home of Mrs. John Shun-
ming today.
The play Thirty Minutes for Re
freshments," will be given by
members of st. Johns church near
Presumption. 1t was given by them
at the Guild hall there Sept. %.
Mrs. Alvin Johnston, who has
charge of the program, assisted
them and as a courtesy to her they
are repeating the play in Milan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MRS. DOUGLAS
PASSES AWAY
Pioneer Of Henry County Suecumbs
to Paralysis-Had MunsOn
Farm Lands.
Especial to The Argus.)

Geneseo, Ill, Oct Mrs. Anna
Douglas, aged so years, pioneer
resident of this county, died at
1870 this morning following a sec
ond attack of paralysis Three
months ago she was stricken and
removed to Hammond hospital. Ten
days ago . second attack followed
and she weakened rapidly until the
end this morning.
Mrs Douglas, who was formerly
Miss Anna Wallace, was married to
John Douglas in 1854 and they oc-
cup3ed a farm in Munson township,
which has been in the Douglas fam
lily 20 years. The husband pre-
coded Mrs. Douglas in death Aug
6, 1910, and since his death a son,
Ebert, had managed the farm 9th
er sons surviving are William A.
and Edward of HiIlsdale, John C. of
Cambridge; Charles A of Annawan
and Allen of Atkinson. A daughter,
Mrs. Jennie Anderson, of Arkansas,
kans-, also survives but because of
the serious illness of her daughter,
Helen, is unable to attend the
funeral
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
MEETING
OF ERIE women
Travel Talks are Enjoyed at Open.
ing of Club for the Winter
Season.
Especial Correspondence

Erie, Ill, Oct. THE first meet
ing of the Erie Woman's club for
the season, held in the club room
over the National bank, was well
attended and a very interesting
program was given. The usual bust
ness was transacted, and plans for
the coming years work made Mrs.
Tom Smith, whose name was pre-
scented, was elected a member of
the club.
The program opened with a piano
solo by Miss Edith Neer, followed
members, telling of the value Of
a woman's club. It was Travel
Day" and talks were given by Mes
DANES Hannah Talcott, Fannie
Swederus and Helen Meyer. Mrs.
Talcott told of an auto trip to
the lakes in Northern Illinois and
Wisconsin, which she and her hus-
band, in company with their son-in-
law and wife. Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Barton of WinsloW, Ill, enjoyed
last summer, after which Mrs Fan
ME Swederus gave a description of
an auto trip to Florida, where she
and her husband and Mrs. Minnie
Feaster and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Die
mer spent the winter Mrs. Swed-
erus gave many of their experiences
in a humorous manner which was
highly entertaining Mrs Helen
Meyer gave a brief talk, telling of
a camping trip to the lakes in Min
nesota, which she and her hus-
band made in company with Dr.
and Mrs. R E. La Rue. The talks
were much enjoyed, and after a
brief discussion the meeting ad-
journed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
PLAN FIRST HIKE
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, Oct Future members
of Aledo's Camp Fire girl group
met yesterday afternoon with the
guardian, Mrs. Nell Bjorkman, at
the library. The girls were given
instructions concerning the first
test they must pass before they
can be accepted as members of the
group. There are Is girls already
20 join the organization.
Plans for a hike to be taken to-
morrow were made. 1t is planned
to leave Aledo at 10 O'Clock in the
morning. hike several miles, cook
dinner in the woods and come back
to Aledo in time for the community
council movie in the afternoon. All
girls who wish to become members
of the Camp Fire group are invited
to go on the hike. The meeting
place is the south side school
house. Each girl is asked to bring
bread, bacon, several potatoes, su-
gar and cocoa mixed and eating
utensils, the latter to be tin. Mrs.
Nell Bjorknan and Fern Hawks
will accompany the girls. Another
meeting of the group has been call
ed for Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock at the library.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
GENESEO COURT
SETTLES AUTO
hCCIDENTCASE
Suit, Which Was 0utgrowth Of Ae.
cident of Last Spring on
Colona Bridge Settled.
Especial Correspondence ,

Geneseo, Ill. Oct THE case Of
Ed and Ora Merriman, who live a
few miles north of Geneseo. against
Frank zimmerman of Colona- was
heard in Justice Morrow's court To-
day. This case is the outcome of
an automobile accident last spring
on the Colona bridge road. Accord
ing to the testimony given Ora Mer-
riman had had tire trouble and
drove to one side of the road To
make the repair. While this was
being done, his car, in which his
father also has an interest. was
struck by a machine being driven
by zimmerman. It is claimed that
Ammerman's car did not carry
lighted headlights. Mr.. zimmerman
stated that Merriman's car did not
show a lighted tail-Iight-
1t appears thatan effort has been
made to settle the costs of the re-
pair to Merriman's car out of court
Being unsuccessful this action at
law was instituted A jury was
summoned and the entire day taken
in Justice MorroW's court. ATTORNEY
Henry Waterman represented the
Merrimans, and Attorney Bartlett S,
Gray appeared for zimmerman The
jury brought in it's verdict at about
$50 last evening, finding for the
plaintiffs. Mr.. ANN herman is there
by called upon to pay damages in
the sum of $177-60 and costs
After the accident Ora Merrin1an
was compelled to remain at a tri-
city hospital for a period Of about
a week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
FIRST REUNION
WAR VETSHELD
ATKEITHSBURG
Soldiers Attend 44th Annual Re.
union of Association Held Yes
tendsy in Aled0.
fSpecial To The Argug. }

Aledo, Oct IA number OF Mer-
Ger county Civil war veterans who
attended the 44th annual reunion
OF the Mercer county Soldiers and
Sailors association, were In attend
ance at the first reunion of that or
ganiZation, held in 1885, at Ke1ths-
burg. The first meeting had an at
tendance of $50. Yesterdays re-
union found but so of the veterans
of '61 present. No Spanish-Ameri-
can war vets registered at the re-
union, but a number of the World
war service men attended.
The afternoon program began at
2 O'Clock. DR.. Samuel Van Pelt,
pastor of the First Methodist
church of AIedo, in which the pro-
gram was given, gave the invoca-
ton. NJ NJ Danford, commander CT
the organization, presided at the
meeting. Two solos were given by
Thornton Danford. w. c. Detwiler
of AIedo was the principal speak
er of the afternoon Mr.. Detwiler
gave a stirring address, including
a resume of Civil war times and
telling of many of the interesting
incidents of the days of 81 and '65.
The ladies' quartet of the relief
corps gave several selections. Rev.
o. M. Dunlevy of Aledo gave a
talk on prohibition" and also pro-
nounced the benediction.
Following is a list of the Civil
war veterans who registered yes
terday:
C. C. Walter, 80, Aledo; A A.
Rice, 50, Aledo; F. M. Baker. rs,
Joy; William Winders, IS, Aledo;
Joseph Pomroy. II, Aledo; N. IL.
Guthrie, 70, Aledo; John w. Sko-
fel, 78, New Boston; R. H. McNeal.
", New Boston; NJ c. Danford, IA.
Aledo; William Chidister, rs, New
Boston; J. p Nesbitt, so, Aledo; A.
p Nichols, 81, Aledo; c. p. Hal
stead, Is, Aledo; w. B. Medley, 76,
New Boston; John McPherren, SO,
Afedo; C. E. Dryden, rs, Keiths-
burg; Thomas J. Fowler, n. Musca-
tine; Henry Baker, 76, AIedo; ]. ".
Kindred, 70, Aledo; Peter Bredberg,
IS, New Windsor; Ed Chilson, rs,
Viola; W. p. Beechler, "A, Viola :
Alfred Black, rs, Reynolds; 10
seph Boyer, 75, Viola; Norris D.
Lyle, 70, Bradford; Isaac Beard, IA
Viola; A. p Lane, 81, Aledo; John
W. DiIley. 81, Aledo; o. N. earn
ahan, 73, Viola; j. d. Lowe. II, New
Boston: G. w. Pinkerton. 50, Aledo;
]. B. FELTON,, rs, Aledo; John Mont
gomery, SO, Aledo; John Downing
81. joy; ]. C. Summers, 76, Aledo
]. F. Shingledecker, Sc, JOY; ]. II
Brown. so, Chappell, Neb.; E. L
Emerson, rs, New Windsor; Sven
johnson, 80, Aledo; ]. r. Spence, 80
Aledo; John Gilbert. rs. Viola; w
H. Holmes. "a, Aledo; w. B. Guilt
son, 90. Aledo; ]. L. Terry, so, Mil
lersburg; F. NJ Bateman, rs, Aledo ;
G. W. Enons, 76, Seaton; F. C. Con-
bingham, so, Aledo; ]. W. Edwards,
76, Aledo; L. D. Elliott, rs. Aledo !;
Albert Mason. 81, New Boston.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
FORMER ALEDOAN
KILLED IN AUTO
ACCIDENT BURIED
Especial to The Arpns.l

Aledo. Oct. members of the
Rock Island aerie Of Eagles were
in charge of the funeral of Will
liam Jewell, former Aledoan, who
was buried yesterday. The service
was held at 10 O'Clock at the First
Methodist church, DR.. Samuel Van
Pelt officiating. Burial was in the
Aledo cemetery. Fifty members of
the Rock Island lodge attended.
Jewell was born at Emerson Sta
ton, Ind, in 1878. and died in an
auto accident last Sunday. He was
the son of Arnold Jewell OF Aledo
He had resided in Rock Island for
the last 10 years. The survivors
are his father, a sister Eta of Min
nesota, and brother Perl of Chi
cago. He also is survived by three
half sisters and two half brothers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
WILLIAMS
"PILIO" VICTIM
of WeH-Liked Presumption
Youth.

Harold Williams, 17-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs David Williams,
who live on a farm four miles
southeast of Presumption, died at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
victim of infantile paralysis
He had been i'll since Monday,
but it was only yesterday morning
that his sickness was pronounced
infantile paralysis.
News of his death shocked the
community. Harold was widely
known throughout this section of
the county, and friends joined in
expressions of sympathy for the
bereaved parents.
Harold leaves his parents and a
sister, Susie, to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning on the
lawn in front of the Williams home
Mrs. Mamie Haynes of Milan, a
cousin, will attend the service.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
NIECE CENESEO
MAN IS KILLED
INAUTO WRECK
Wrx. Elmer Lamb Instantly Killed
When Train Strikes Auto; Hex
Baby Dies Later.
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo. Ill. Oct THE follow
ing item. which is taken from the
Bement Register, Is OF interest," 70
Geneseo people. as Mrs Lamp was
a niece Of Frank McCune OF tnis
city:
MRS. Elmer Lamb met instant
death Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock and her infant son. Charles
Elmer Lamb, was fatally injured,
when the Ford sedan which she
was driving was struck by the
southbound Wabash passenger
train at the crossing one mile north
of Bement The baby died at 7
o'clock Tuesday evening.
"The body of Mrs Lamb was car
ried 300-or 400 feet down the track
and the baby was carried about zoo
feet. The baby was still alive, and
the SIevin boys, who were working
in a field nearby, rushed him to DR..
Mcpherson in Bement, but there
was no hope for his recovery.
1.-The only witness to the acct
dent was the fireman, who states
that Mrs Lamb seemed to drive
onto the track without noticing the
train and that she was driving Is
to 20 miles an hour He did not
ascertain whether the windows in
her car were closed or not By the
speed they were both travelling, he
Judged that there would be a col
Iision and gave the alarm to the
engineer, who Immediately applied
the air brakes.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock at
the Methodist church.
Mrs. Lamb was "a years of age
and is survived by her husband, Ell
mer Lamb, and a step-daughter,
and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Anderson"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-07
Today's News of Western Illinois
$500 rs PROFIT OF
GENESEO LEGION
AT COUNTRY FAIR
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. ILL.,, Oct THE mem
bers of the Shearer post. American
Legion. of this city and the wom-
ems auxiliary met at the township
high school Tuesday evening in
regular meetings of their organ
nations The reports of the va
rious committees were later heard
relative to the county fair, which
was held last Friday and Saturday
Practically all bills have been paid
after which a balance of about
$500 remains. This will be divided
by the two organizations.
Mayor Charles G. Davis and Les
lie Smith were chosen as delegates
by the American Legion to attend
the state convention which will be
held at Decatur, Ill, Oct 10-11-
Several members OF Shearer post
have expressed their decision to at
tend the national convention at
Kansas City, Mo-, the end of this
month.