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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
CORDOVA
(Snecial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Cordova, ILL.,, April 2s.-The bake
sale given by the Campfire Girls
was a success. The proceeds
amounted to $20.15.
The Ladies Guild will give an ice
cream social Saturday. May Z at
the Baptist church. The proceeds
go to the Sunday School.
Mr.. Casio will speak on 1.-THE
War Zone" Saturday, April 80. The
proceeds go to the high school.
The Misses Helen Reynolds, Lois
Shumate, Katherine Durbin, Hilta
Nelson and Carrie Quick spent the
week end at the home of their par
ents.
Miss Florence Quick has been
seriously ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Sandholm
spent Sunday at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Long Of Coal VAL
ley.
Clarence Fuller is visiting his
! father, Harry Fuller, this week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
FORMER SWEDONA
WOMAN DIES AT
HOMEM CHICAGO
fspecial Correspondence.)

Swedona, ILL.,. April 2S.-Mrs.
Robert HAWTHORN, formerly Miss
Anna Bjorklund of Swedona. died
at her home in Chicago April %.
Mrs. Hantborn was 46 years old.
The funeral services we're held on
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
her brother, Gust Bjorklund, in
New Windsor. The burial was In
the family lot in the Lutheran Gem
etery at New Windsor.
Mrs. HAWTHORN was united In
marriage to Robert Hantborn on
May 6, 1903. She is survived by
her husband, three sisters and two
brothers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
FREE DOCTOR IN
STERLING CASE
Jury Returns Verdict Of Not Guilty
In Trial Of Physician on Muir.
der Charge.
Especial Correspondence

Sterling. ILL.,, April Is. - Not
guilty was the verdict returned by
the jury who heard the testimony
and arguments in the case of the
People VS.. DR.. P. N. Bowman of this
city. The jury was out about an
hour and a half. DR.. Bowman was
charged with murder to produce
abortion upon the person Of Mrs.
Charles Darby of Tampico. who
died Thanksgiving evening, 1920. at
the home of her mother in this city.
The case went to the jury at 2
o'clock and jury returned at $3.50,
with the verdict of not guilty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
PHYSICIANS TO |
HOLD MEETING
Prominent Members Of Prsss,.,.l
to Address Henry County s..
ciety May ).
Especial Correspondence,

Geneseo, ILL.,, April 2s.-rh.,
will be q meeting Of the Hem,
County Medical society at the ri
vance public library on May S. M
association has secured prominen|
members of the medical prufessic
who will address the meeting. M
officers Of the Henry county meal
cal society are: DR.. Arthur Pau
sons, Geneseo, president; DR.. H, \
Fisher, Kewanee, vice president
DR.. c. P. White, kewanee, secr.|
tary-treasurer; DR.. Frank Andres
Orion; DR.. e. B. Gilbert, Genesn]
DR.. Charles A Coffin, Kevsna]
members of the board Of CENSOR
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
PLAN FOR RALLY
WEEK IN ALEDO'S
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
(Special to The Argus.)

Aledo, ILL.,. April ga commit
tee Of representatives Of various
churches in Aledo met at the pub
lie library here last night to form
ulate plans for holding rally
week in the Sunday schools here
sometime during the month OF
June.
Owing to the inability of several
OF the representatives to be present
at the meeting the plans were not
completed and arrangements were
made for another meetings, to be
held at the library next Monday
night.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
ELECT OFFICERS
OF ERIE SUNDAY
SCHOOL SOCIETY
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence
Erie, ILL.,, April 2S.-The young
peoples class of the Erie Church of
Christ Bible school, taught by Miss
the search for two missing Fulton
Gently been reorganized, has elect
ed the following Ulcers:
President-Miss Stella Hubbart.
Vice president-Gerald Peters.
Secretary-Clarence Kellogg.
Treasurer-Miss Mildred Peters.
Teacher-Miss Katherine Per-
kins.
At the next meeting of the class
a new name will be chosen.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
;ALedo and Mercer County
Aledo Personal

Aledo. ILL.,, April 2S.-Miss Bessie
Finley Of Aledo and Mrs. Bruce
johnson Of Burgess were taken to
the Monmouth hospital yesterday BY
Or. r. B. Winbigler, where they
submitted to operations.
Miss Winifred Phillips Of Aledo
who was operated on two weeks ago
at the Monmouth hospital was
broaght home last evening, and is
improving nicely.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
DEPARTMENT MAKES
RUN; BARN ON FIRE

Aledo's champion fire department
was called out at about o'clock
yesterday afternoon to answer a
fire call at the residence of Ed
johnson On West Second street. A
barn. in which some hay was stor-
ed. was on fire. but quick work by
the department saved the struc-
ture. Chemicals were used and the
flames were extinguished before
any material damage was done.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
CHAUTAUQUA TO
BE HELD IN ERIE
Especial Correspondence

Erie, ILL.,. April 2S-Folders, an
nouncing the coming of the Mutual
Chautauqua to Erie, have been re-
ceived by the committee. The
chautauqua will commence June Is,
continuing three days. A meeting
has been called for Saturday after
noon. to organize and elect officers
for local work.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
TAYLOR RIDGE
(Special Correspondence. }

NopeCldI CUTTeSpOuUtHC1.J
Taylor Ridge, ILL.,, April 2S.-
Mrs. James Miller left Tuesday to
visit several days at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Henry c. Jack
son OF Wyoming, Ill.
Vernon Thompson of Rock Is
land has recently rented Miller
Bros shop here where he has
started up a garage and is now
prepared to do any kind Of garage
work.
Miss Edna Hartman was a Rock
Island visitor on Tuesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
. WINE PRODUCTToy.

San Francisco. April 2s.-Infor-
manon that approximately ITS, 900
additional acres will be devoted to
vineyards IN California this year
mas oeen brought before prohibition
omcials here, according to renorts
maze public today. The high price
OF wine grapes was said to have
been given by the growers for the
tucfo0RAd acnaasa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
RIVER FLOODS
ERIE L0WLAND(
(Special Correspondence \

Erie, ILL.,, April 2S.-For the Ia
week or so Rock river has been ri
ing rapidly at this point, due, II
believed, to the heavy rains n
river has overlooked its banks SOU
of Erie and the adjacent lowlanj
are inundated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
SEEK MISSING
FULTON GIRLS
Police Of Illinois aHl Adjacent
States Hunt for Runaways, Is
and Is Years Old.
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, ILL.,. April 2s.-Police
throughout Illinois and adjacent
states have been asked to assist in
Katherine Perkins, which has re-
girls, who ran away from home.
They are Grace Hines, Is years old,
about feet in height, with dark
hair and dark complexion and wear
ing blue dress and brown coat,
and Leone Cornell, aged 16 years,
also with dark hair and dark COM
plexion and about the same size as
the Hines girl.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
WOMAN'S CLUB OF
ERIE WILL ELECT
OFFICERS MAY
(Special Correspondence

(OpeCIdI OOIIcSPUHU6HCS.y
Erie. ILL.,, April 2S.-The annu
election of officers Of the Erie vi
mans club, will be held Tuesdi
May 8. This will be tha.la med
ing for the club year. with the d
ception of the picnic to be held
the park the third Tuesday in Ms
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
jas. bJoRkMAN
STRICkEN;DIES
5 HOURSLATER


tOVCIl0l W AhC a. e~o.J
Aledo, III, April 2S.-Following
a stroke Of apoplexy which he SUI
'fered at o'clock yesterday after
noon, James H. Bjorkman, former
co-publishse Of the Aledo Demo-
crat died ut his home here at p.
IN. Mr.. Bjorkman. who had lived
here all his life. was probably one
OF the most widely known men in
Aledo and Mercer county.
EOrn In Aledo, February 20, 1876.
Mr.. Bjorkman attended the public
schools in Aledo and at the age
OF is years entered the employ OF
the Times-Record company where
he learned the printers trade. A
strange coincidence in connection
with his life is that although he
worked at his trade at various
places in the intervening time, he
set his first and last type in the
employee OF the Times Record, .haV-
ing again entered >the employee
that concern just a week ago.
For a period Of four years Mr.
Bjorkman was in partnership with
Will Shaw, as owners and pub
fishers OF the Aledo Democrat
Since they sold out to the present
owners. Mr.. Bjorkman had contin'
ued working at the Democrat un
der the new management until q
week ago, when he went to thu
Times Record.
In the month Of October. 1910
he was married to Vera Hawks
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Georg'
p. Hawks Of Aledo.
L Survived by Widow.
Besides his widow. he is sur
yived by his mother. Mrs. Clar;
.Bjorkman of Aledo. three broth
ers, William OF Rock Island ant
Emil and Oscar OF Aledo, and b.
three sisters. Miss Clara Bjork
man at hime. Mrs. Josie Gustafsol
Of near Aledo. and Mrs. Selm'
Almquist Of Aledo. T
Funeral services will be held a
2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon a
the Swedish Lutheran church II
Aledo, Rev. O. r. Domeij. official
ing. Interment will be made Il
the Aledo cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
MILAN LADIES TO
COMPLETE PLANS
MONDAY FOR FETE
Especial Correspondence

Milan. ILL.,, April 2S.-Everything
is progressing nicely for the May
fair which will be held Thursday of
next week at the town hall and
the ladies in charge Of the pro-
gram promise those who attend
the play in the evening a rare
treat. The children all have their
parts learned and Jock O the
May Jester, the fairies in the May
pole dance, and the playlet. When
Polly Was Queen of May are all
especially good. A committee
meeting will be held Monday to
complete plans for the dinner and
supper.
All the News-Al1 the Time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28
PHILLIPS DEAD.

fHlLLlfS DEAD
Chicago. April 28.-William E.
Phillips. former president Of the
Chicago & Western Indiana railroad
died.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-28

All the News-All the Time-The |
Argus
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

Chris Settlemen left for Brooks this week after a brief visit in the city.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

The big celebration of the Beef and Greens, by the Fairbanks Curl ing Club, was held at Odd Fellows hall, according to schedule, and Is said to have been something long to be remebered. Covers were laid for 3S and rollicking time was spent by all attending The ban quet was prepared by Mrs. Florence McQuilken and served by Mrs. w H. Handley, and was followed by a largely attended dance, Durand's orchestra officiating.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

John Knight is recent visitor from Nenana.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22
News FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiL, Correspondent

The T. & T. department of the Alaskan Engineering Commission is preparing for the reception of the copper circuit. Poles are being put in place on Cushman street prepara- tory to connecting up with the mili- tary telegraph system. The copper circuit from Anchorage is at present north of Mile 450 and it is expected that the wire will reach Garden Is land in about ten days.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

Ernest Peterson was in town from Ester Creek on Saturday
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

Mrs. Mary Tackelson, who has been a patient at the hospital for the past month, returned 10 her home on Saturday.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22
COUNCILMEN TAKE OATH;
 .. HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

Members of the recently elected city council were sworn in this af- ternoon by L. s. Commissioner R. s. McDonald and they will hold their first meeting, at City Hall, tonight, starting promptly at eight o'clock.
 The meeting, it is expected, will be confined chiefly to the organiza- tion of the council and a discussion of working plans.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

The Fairbanks flour mill Is nearly finished. The machinery is all set, steam heating plant in place, lights working and everything in readiness for the grand opening Further notice will be given before opera tions are commenced, and the gen. eral public will be invited to in- spect the plant and see it in action.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22


 The jury empanelled for the trial of the case entitled United States vs Peter Vachon, was placed in charge of the court bailiffs over Sunday and quartered al the hor- dale hotel. At the opening of court yesterday morning the jury answer ed to their names and were asked to retire temporarily to the com missioner's court while g PojHt of law was being argued. -
 Deputy U. S. Marshal James flag an arrived in Fairbanks las. week from Nenana to attend court in connection with the Vachon case.
 According to a telegram received locally, one of the passengers leav-
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

There is considerable talk here of a celebration in honor of the completion of tracklaying on the Government railroad, but the move ment has not yet taken definite form and the citizens generally are hop ing someone will start something
 Miss Wilma Carlson is nursing a sprained ankle. as the result of an accident which occurred a week ago.
 Recent arrivals in town include Chris Settleman, C. Drill, Leon Chatriand, T. Thorson, W. T. Lane, John Nelson, Frank Alexander. Gus Franz, Matthew Daniels and George Jestal. ..:.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

The entertainment given by the Eagles, for Eagle ladies and their invited guests. was great success from start to finish. The entertain ment, which was followed by dance lasted from nine o'clock until long after midnight, the dancers finger ing until the last strains of Home, Sweet Home indicated it was time to quit Much credit is due the members of the popular fraternity for the very efficient manner in which the affair was handled. 4 farce, in one act, with Ed Herring in the role of stage manager try ing to pick out a cast, made a big hit in the early part of the enter tainment.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

The new bonspiel of the Fairbanks Curling Club was inaugurated at Monday nights meeting, when the competing rinks were lined up to do battle for the trophy presented by Smiths Gun Store. Axel Carlsten E. H. Mack on one rink and Dr. J. A. Sutherland and R. F. Roth on the other, will fight out the opening games of the series. It is expected the series will last month, at the least.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

ing for the States by way of the
 Government railroad, says the travel CTS leaving Fairbanks last Tuesday arrived at Anchorage on Friday.
 With improved facilities for travel and transportation generally, Fair banks is getting all the mail all the time, as well as the latest news from Anchorage, and the hope is expressed the service will continue indefinitely and keep on improving.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

Persons who have left their spectacles on the counter at the Garden Island depot, are requested to call, identify and remove them as soon as possible There are said to be quite a number of pairs in the custody of the railroad officials.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

The patients at St. Josephs hos pital are said to be getting along nicely Mrs George Preston is im- proving rapidly and is now able to sit up. Miss O'Bryan is getting about now and will soon be able to go home Joe Martin is still bothered with rheumatism but he is much better. Chris Stefanson is able to get around and will be leaving the institution in a few days.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

C. B. Nelson, a recent arrival from Brooks, says the old camp is showing signs of speed this winter and that one has to step liely to keep in line.
The Nenana news., 1921-11-22

A considerable row is on over the placing of telephone poles along Cushmsn street. Property overs who figure the poles should be placed elsewhere, are kicking, but the work is going on just the same and 1t is expected the storm will blow over shortly.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 494. AunrOyed March 2fi. IA


 An Act to regulate the registration of motor vehicles and for other pur- poses.
 Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle over the highways of this State until the same has been registered. Provides for. a registration fee on all automobiles equipped with pneumatic passengers, a fee of 25 per cent per horse power for each horse power generated by the motor propelling such vehicle, and 25 cents per hun dred pounds on the gross weight of the vehicle load.
 Fixes the registration fee for motor trucks equipped with pneumatic tires. ranging from s15.O0 per annum for trucks of one ton or less capacity to s15000 per annum for trucks of six tons capacity. Prohibits the operation of any truck of more than six tons capacity over the roads of this State.
 Provides for trucks equipped with solid tires one and one-half times the rate above set out.
 Fixes the registration fee for the opera ton of trailers and semi-trailers trailers of one ton or less capacity to $5000 for trailers of five-ton capacity Fixes a minimum fee for all automo- : biles trucks. trailers or semi-trailers at 5000. Fixes the fee for the regis traitor of motorcycles at $500 and motorcycle sdecars at S2.50.
 Provides for the method of rcgistra- tion and the payment of the fees pro vided for in the Act. Provides that said fees shall be for the calendar year, but if certificate is issued after July 31 of said year the charge shall be one-half of that for the calendar year.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT M. 4p1.

hpPrONed March <J, sV<I~
 Fund
 Provides that the mayor, city clerk, chlef of the fire department of each city or town in State. together with two members of the fire department t shall constitute a Board of Trustees Tor the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund. Provides that members of the nre department who have served for d period of twenty years shall be re- tired from such service and shall be paid from the pension fund one-half of ms salary. Provides that where per sons become physically or mentally dis abled while in the service of the fire aepartment in consequence of the per iormance of his duty, shall be retired ana be paid a monthly pension equal lo one-half of the amount of his salary. ProVides that during temporary sick ness or disability of any such firemen or said fund and the firemen shall be paid the sum of $500 per week. Pro- Viues that in case such person loses his life in the performance of his duty, a sum equal to one-half of his salary per month shall be paid to his widow, or children until they shall be sixteen years Of age, or if no children then 10 his father or mother if they were dependent upon him.
 Provides that in order to secure money for said fund one-half of the mlums collected by fire, tornado and domestic insurance corporations of America, as provided by Section 113 of Act 1sO of the General Assembly of the state of Arkansas, in all cities of the State of Arkansas coming within aside and held as the Firemen's Pen sion Fund.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 465. Approved March 20. 1921.

An Act to authorize banks, trust companies etc, to invest their funds in farm loan bonds, and to deposit such bonds with the State of Arkansas where cash deposit is required.
 Authorizes banks. trust companies, insurance companies and building and loan associations to invest their funds in bonds issued under the provisions of the Federal Farm Loan Act. Provides that said bonds may be used in lieu of cash deposits or bonds of approved se- curity in favor of the State of Arkan- sas where such deposits or bonds are now required by law.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 301. nnrnvad March Dt 1A11


 An Act to authorize the funding of the indebtedness of the State Peniten- tiary.
 Directs the State Debt Board to issue the States negotiable promissory notes in the amount of S350 900. %, or as much thereof as may be necessary to cover tho deficiency in the State Penitentiary Fund on February !, 1921. Notes to be in denomination of s1.000O0 each, and to extend over period of not more than twenty years, bearing inter- est at the rate of not more than per cent. bearing interest coupons. Pro- vides that the sale of the notes shall be to the lowest bidder, after fifteen days notice in some newspaper of wide circulation. Provides that the money arising from the sale of said notes shall be paid into the Penitentiary Fund. Provides that the interest on said notes and the principal when due shall be paid from the Sinking Fund. Provides that for the purpose of re- mbursing the said Sinking Fund the bsid board for the penitentiary shall pay out of its regular maintenance ap- propriation an amount equal to the in- terest coupons and notes which arc due for any one year.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 36O. Approved March "A. 1921.

Appropriates the sum of $50000 0o for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1922 to be applied on the purchase price of the Experiment Stat tion provided for by Act No 664 of 1919.
 Directs the Commission to procure a suitable site for said Experiment Sta ton and to enter into contract for the purchase and equipment of the same. Provides that if the funds provided for are not sufficient to cover the entire cost, the Commission is authorized to pledge the credit of the State of Ar kansas for the payment of the re- matnder during the period ending June Se, 1925. Provides that the unpaid balance shall not be greater than the Amount provided under the Act -nro= Nldes that lnot more than s25 5,060. % shall be payable in any one year. g
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 4S5. Approved March 20, 1921.


 An Act to further regulate the prac- tice of chiropractic in the State of Arkansas.
 Provides that before any person shall be entitled to take any exam ination for the practice of Chiroprac- tic in the State he shall have a four years high school education, shall be a graduate of a reputable college of chiropractic teaching course of not less tr m three years, as follows: Anatomy, chemistry, physiology, sym ptomatology, and chiropractic prin- ciples of diagnosis. ps . c,,. practic Examiners may revoke licenses for immoral or unprofessional conduct habitual drunkenness, misstatement in securing license, or where such person has been convicted for the commi ssi on of a crime. Provides for a fee of $7.5O a year for renewal of the license. Pro- vides for temporary permits to prac- tice until meeting of the board. Auth prizes the board to make investigation and revoke licenses. Provides that H. censes must be filed with the county clerk. Authorizes Governor to remove members of the board for misconduct
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 404. nnrnUnA Narok OK INC1

NppFONtu MHrch 70, IB-I.
 An Act to amend the Juvenile Court Law.
 Provides that the Juvenile Court shall have Jurisdiction to make neces- sary orders for the restoration of stolen property. for the support of wives and childrenin cases Involving peals may be had from the Juvenile Court to the Circuit Court in the man ner provided by law for appeals from the County Court. Provides that no Juvenile Court shall have the author ity to release or order the release of and juvenile committed to the State Industrial Schools, without the consent of the Board of Managers of such in- stitutions.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1921-06-16
ACT NO. 443.

An Act to amend Act No. 124 of the Acts of 1921
 Amends said Act No. 124 which creates the Arkansas Railroad Commits Railroad Commission shall continue with the hearings on the petitions pending before the Arkansas Corpor- ation Commission to fix rates for nat ural gas, and numbered on the docket of said commission AT, AIS and 423. Directs the Arkansas Railroad Com mission to consider the testimony here tofore taken by the Arkansas Cor poration Commission and take such further testimony as may be neces- sary to finally determine said cases