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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ALEDO BUTCHER
SHOP rs SCENE
OF SMALL RIOT
Especial to The Argus.

,AIIedo, Dec. AT exactly II
lhinutes after O'Clock Wednesday
evening approximately 500 resi-
dents of this city were massed in
front of the Kerr meat market To-
Gated in the. Mercer building. Muir
der was on the tongue of every in
dividraI in the crowd. The rumor
had Spread like wild fire that the
mighty butcher in the shop had
taken a meat ak to work on one
of his troublesome customers.
At 6 o'clock the street in front
of the market was practically de-
serted. At three minutes after six
sOHe passerby saw the butcher
grab his meat ak and took it upon
himself to pass the word along that
.muEJ.eT was being Committed At
this fine a crowd rushed into the
market and within a space of two
minutes time mob had col
lected. The market was filled to
Overlooking and the outsiders were
fighting for a position at the win
dow which was almost broken
numerous times when some one
lunged against it.
The reported murder was true
enough but the details simplify the
store some. The crowd that had
rushed in, in the first place, were
the domestic science students of
the high school and Charles Har-
vey, the butcher, was giving a de-
monstratiOn in how to cut up calf.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ELEVATOR AT
SAND STATION
is DESTROYED
Fire of Unknown Origin Sweeps
Grain Building; Large Amount
of Corn and Oats Burned.
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, Ill, Dec. 9.-Fffe of I'M
known origin destroyed Armour &
Co.'S grain elevator at Sands Sta
ton, which is located about three
miles north of Lyndon on the Bur-
!ington railroad, last evening.
Nothing could be done to save the
building and it was entirely con-
sumed, together with two cars con-
tanning corn which had just been
loaded during the afternoon. 1t is
also stated that around 10000 bush
els of oats in the elevator were
burned
Just what the amount of damage
by the fire will be is not known at
this time. The loss of building and
equipment is close to $1,000. 1t is
doubtful if the elevator will ever
be replaced. During the progress
OF the fire a nearby house caught
fire three or four times. but was
extinguished by a bucket brigade
and the house was saved. The fire
attracted great many to the scene.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ANNAWAN BANK
REOPENED ITS
DOORS TODAY
Institution Closed by State Ansk,,
in October Opens DOors-Be.
posftOrs Receive Money.
Especial Corresnondeno01


AnnaWan. Dec 9.-The Sts,,
bank of AnnaWan, which togat5s.
with the Geneseo Savings nan
was closed by order of State Ana
tor Russell last October. opeBsl
for business again yesterday. r.
new cashier, S. B. Nelson -
Springfield, and the directors n
the bank were present at the obas.
ing. A few depositors who appear.l
ed to draw out their money, wsso
promptly paid. Most of The IS.
positorsi however, apparently. A.
not troubled over the safety n
their money.
Thomas H Johnston of Kewanef
Hugh A Calhoun OF Galva and n
W. Calhoun of Kewanee are auoBg
the new stockholders. The tEo
first named are members OF the
board of directors. Mr.. Johnston
has been elected vice president
W. H. HolZinger of AnnaEau
vice president of the bank, was ar
rested on last Tuesday on a charss
of larceny. He was released On
$1,000 bonds and will have a hear.
ing in February. The former Of
GERS of the Annawan bank are.
Samuel Pont, president; W. H
Holzinger, vice president, and B.
J. Holzinger, cashier.
Personals.
George Maxtield's seasons work
is ended. He finished at his las.
place with John Lempke today.
John L. Schmitt is confined to
his home by an abcess in his ear.
Tom Johnson of Kewanee was
here on business today.
Mrs. George Harrington, who is
confined at the Chicago hospital
with a broken hip, is doing as
well as could be expected.
Mrs. J. W. Boyd of Kansas City
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Heath. She will only be able 10
make a short stay.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
HOLD BURNING ON
2 CHARGES MADE
BY CHIEF GRAHAM
Special to The Argus.

Aledo, Dec. 9.-Fred burning Of
Aiedo- who was held following an
automobile accident Wednesday
night in which he featured as an
intoxicated driver, was arraigned
yesterday afternoon in the county
courts and confined in the county
jail under $500 cash bonds.
burning is being held on two
charges, one being a result of an
accident which occurred north of
Aledo several weeks ago and in
which his mother was thrown into
Edwards river and narrowly es
capped drowning and the other be-
ing result of Wednesday nights
accident. The charges were made
by Chief of Police George Graham.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
LAST OF COUNTY
MEETINGS HELD
IN new WINDSOR
Session Tonight VIII Close Series
Of Gatherings Attend
ance at All Sessions.
fSpecial to me Argus.)


ATedo, Dec with tOnight's
: program at New Windsor the series
of four successful community meet
ings staged in Mercer county this
week will close. The meetings have
been sponsored by the residents Of
the various communities assisted
by the Mercer county home and
farm bureaus.
Tho New Windsor meeting start
ed at two o'clock this afternoon. ".
=. Flint, state entOmOlogistr gave
the principal talk of the afternoon
TO the men at the town hall. The
subject was on. the insects that at
tack the field crops and the meth
Cd to combat them. As was the
case at the other meetings. a large
abundance was present. Miss Mar
iory Sims, of the extension staff
of the state university, addressed
the ladies at the Cosy theatre on
'-Tfte Management of the Home. &"
Mrs. Robert L. ReZner of Bur-
CESS gave an excellent talk to the
ladies on the Culture Side Of a
Child's Community Life" The main
address this evening will be by
DIR. V. o. Cudd, of Monmouth, who
will speak on Swine Diseases
DR.. Cudd delivered an excellent ad-
dress at Hamlet yesterday on the
same subject. Lieutenant Bob Rez-
ner of Burgess will speak on Com
munity Work" and there will also
be a short talk by Miss Sims fol-
lowed by four reels of moving pic
lures
The meetings started Tuesday at
Joy, followed by one at Burgess
Wednesday, and one at Hamlet yes
terday. In all instances the com
mittees in charge have been well
pleased with the great interest
shown and the large attendance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
GRAHAM RECEIVES
APPOINTMENT TO
N STATE COMMITTEE
Especial to The Argus.l

A1edo, Dec. Estates Attorney
Paul ]. Graham of Aledo recently
received word that he had been
appointed a member of the legis-
lative committee Of the Illinois
States Attorney association.
This honor was conferred on At
torney Graham due to his efficient
work since. he started his term as
states attorney in Mercer county.
MIR. Graham is as=ociated with
George Werts in the practice of
law at Aledo, with offices in the
courthouse.
On Wednesday and Thursday.
Dec. 2S and %, the States Attorney
association will hold a big conven-
ton at the state capitol ~Mr. Ora
ham stated that in all probability
he would attend the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
MISS BOOMER OF
ATKINSON WEEDS
Especial Correspondent

Especial correspondent
Atkinson. Ill. Dec 9--Late We'd
nesday afternoon the marriage Of
Miss Dorothy Boomer and Homer
Johnson took place at the Congre-
gational parsonage, Rev. l. L. Mel
lott performing the ceremony. The
only attendants of the couple were
Miss Dorothy Booth and Walter
Bennett, who accompanied them
as far as AnnaWan on their way
to Henry and ChilliCothe, H., where
they will spend a short honeymoon
with relatives. The marriage was
a surprise to their many friends.
The bride is the daughter Of AF,
and Mrs. J. A. Boomer, living
mile west of Atkinson and was
graduate Of the 1921 class at the
Atkinson high school She IS a
popular young lady of this vicinity
having lived here most Of her Life
The groom is the only SOP Of
Mrs. F. r. Sommers and has for
some time worked at HOOppole, be
ing employed by the George D.
Mathis company He has lived II
and around Atkinson most Of his
life and is well liked by his RaHy
friends.
Game Tonight.
The Atkinson high school has
ketbaI team Will meet the Cam
bridge high school team tonight al
the public school gym al s O'CLOCK
Committee Meet.
The six committeeman Of St.
Anthony's church held a Business
meeting at the Catholic school nall
Wednesday evening.
The Misses Florence and Elody
Cartoon went 70 Annawan Thurs
day noon. where they will speha
the weekend with relatives.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
RECREATIONIS
STUDY OF CLUB
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, Dec. 9.-One of the most
interesting and instructive meet
ings of the Sheffield woman's club
was held at the Unitarian church
last Wednesday afternoon. Miss
Neva Main, dancing and gymnastic
instructor of Davenport. Iowa. was
present and addressed the gather
ing on the subject of organized
community recreation.
Assisting Miss Main in the dem
onstratiOn of games and recrea-
ton were the Misses Katherine
Metz and Bernice Stokes of DAY.
export and Margaret Rainey of
Rock Island. pupils of Miss Main
The girls gave, a number OF minuet
and solo dances. The last number
on the program was The Enchant-
ress," given by Miss Main and her
pupils. A number of members of
the woman's clubs from nearby
towns were guests of the afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
QUAINT CUSTOM
TO Be Revived
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Dec. 9.-The members o.
the Galva Y. W. c. A. will on
Christmas eve revive an ancient
custom which is most beautiful
Those taking part and directing
this work should receive the ready
support of every family on this oc-
casion. On Christmas eve, COM
mencing about 10 O'Clock, so Y. w.
members with their escorts will
travel over the city and where
ever they find a lighted candle in
the window will stop and sing a
Christmas carol. The citizens are
requested to have the lights burn
ing that evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
= Today's News of Western Illinois
DRAMA CLASSES
OF HIGH SCHOOL
WILL GIVE PLAY
Especial Correspondence


Geneseo, ILL.,, Dec. 9.-The dra-
matte classes of the Geneseo town
ship high school will give a play at
the Armory theatre during the
early part Of January. The play
which will be presented is taken
from "She Stops to Conquer" The
cast has been chosen from the three
drama classes and is as follows:
Sir Charles Marlowe-James Nc
Broom.
Young Marlowe, his son-Johu
Luther.
Hardcastle-Carol Eichhorn.
Hastings-Merle Schroeder.
Tony Lumpkins-Dwight Smith
Diggory-Royce Atwood.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures Smith.
Miss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Smith.
Miss Neville-Gladys Smith.
Maid-Dorothy Kitch.
Laidlord-Howard Mercer
Servants - Harold Carl, Carl
Porter-Shiriey, Dale Cady, Gilbert
Pritchard.
Ale House People-Raymond
Rink, William Wiesjahn, Lawrence
Yolmgren, Richard Smith.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ASK IRISH BURIAL.

Dublin.-An officer of the United
States army has arrived in Dublin
to make arrangements for the bur-
ial in Ireland of &c Irishmen of the
United States army who fought in
the European war. The officer will
deliver the bodies to the relatives
who will bury them in different
parts of Ireland. Assistance is be-
ing rendered by the Dublin NUM-
cipal council.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
A1edo Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Long of
Galesburg returned home yester-
day morning after a short business
visit in Aledo.
Miss Mary Mays of Lincoln, Ill,
returned to Lincoln yesterday
morning after spending several
days in the d. A. Hebel home at
Aledo. Mrs. Hebel returned home
with her to spend several days.
A. j. Baxter of AIedo was a bua-
mess visitor in Peoria yesterday.
Mrs. c. c. Shingledecker of Joy
spent Wednesday at the H Mes
bitt home at Aledo.
Mrs. Glen Rutherford of Joy was
a business visitor in Aledo We'd
nesday.
Mrs. NJ. E. johnson of New Bos-
ton returned home Wednesday eve
ming after spending the Gay with
Mrs. Lola Brown at Aledo. Her
brother, W. o. Baxter of Galva, who
also spent the day at the Brown
home. returned home Thursday
morning.
Thomas Murray and daughter,
Miss Grace of JOY. were business
fASltOlS III A4SuO W SuuSSudS.
EIrs. Allie Kramm Of JOY spent
Wednesday afternoon with friends
at Aledo.
Mrs. Kenneth Gordon of Altoona,
Pa, arrived Wednesday evening to
spend several days at the L. R.
Mcclellan home at Aledo.
Mrs. Floy Mayhem of Joy spent
Wednesday afternoon in Aledo on
business.
Miss Deborah Cummings of Ale
do left Wednesday evening for Los
Angeles, Calf. She will visit 9TH
er parts of the state and expects
to spend the winter.
Mrs. B. NJ. Brown and son, Frank
Brown of Aledo. left Thursday
morning for Peoria on business.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
DEATH CALLS AGED .
MAN; FUNERAL TO
BE HELD SATURDAY
Especial to The August

Aledo, Dec. 8. Charles W.
Southern, aged 80 years. died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
George w. Martin of near Burgess,
Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
His death was due to infirmities of
age.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow morning at II o'clock from
the Martin home. Interment will
be in the Carnaghan cemetery east
of AIedo. Rev. Mr.. Bailey of the
Viola United Presbyterian church
will ofiiciate
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Appoint Farm Advisor.

At a meeting of the executive
committee of the Whiteside coun-
ty farm bureau, held in Morrison
yesterday afternoon, L. o. Wise of
Dewitt. Iowa, was chosen as coun-
~ farm advisor to succeed S. j.
Craig. resigned. Mr.. Wise has been
farm advisor of Clinton county,
Iowa. for the last eight years. and
is known to be we'll qualified for
the work which he will assume in
this county on Jan. Is, 1929. Mr..
Wise is 43 years old and is a grad
uate of Iowa Union college.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Street Parade.

The entire cast of the high school
dramatic club gave street parade
at noon yesterday on the down
town streets. Professor E. Spar
ling. riding a fine black mule. led
the parade. He was gorgeously ar
rayed in a full dress suit and a
plug hat and was accompanied by
two mounted guards, also on mules.
The saxophone quartet came next
and they gave a varied program
while enroute over the city Next
came the members of the dramatic
club, 80 in number, seated in auto
mobiles
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
NEW BOSTON MAN
DIES YESTERDAY
Especial to The Argns-l

Aledo, Dec. &C. Roy Ballard
aged 40 years, life resident of New
Boston, passed away at noon yes
terday afternoon after four davs'
illness of pneumonia.
Mr.. Ballard was the manager and
owner of the Ballard grocery store
OF New Boston and well known
throughout the community. be
sides the widow, one son. LyIe.
survived. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock in the Methodist church of
New Boston. Interment will be in
the New Boston cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Auxiliary to Elect Heads.

Next Tuesday evening the mem
bers of the auxiliary of the Amer
lean Legion post at Aledo will hold
their annual election of officers
for the year 1922. 1t is desired that
all members be present if possible
as the election of officers is con-
sidered their most important meet
ing of the year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
NEW BOSTON WOMAN
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Helen l.
Scudder, aged about IS years. and
for many years a resident of New
Boston, was sent to the state hos
pital at Watertown yesterday aft
ernoon after having been examin-
ed in county court at Aledo and
found suffering from mental de-
rangement.
The doctors who examined Mrs
Scudder were ]. w. Wallace and
H. l.. Walker, both of Aledo. She
was accompanied to the state in
stitution by l.. F. Mannon, of AIedo,
Leonard Mason and Florence Ma
son of New Boston.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Daughters Day Meet.

Wednesday afternoon the Column
bian club of Aledo held their an
nual Daughters day program at the
public library. A splendid pro-
gram had been prepared for the
occasion and a large number of
guests and small daughters were
present Miss Edith Hall was
chairman of the entertainment
committee and was assisted by the
Misses Myra Johnston, Gladys Win
ders, Thankful Cooke, Anna Allison
and Mrs. ]. H. McRoberts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Postmaster Named.

W. M. Hoag has been appointed
postmaster of Princeville to sue
coed NJ. V. Conklin, who resigned
a year ago to go to California.
Since his resignation Miss Mari
anne Miller, niece of Postmaster
P. 3. Colwell of Wyoming, has
been acting as postmaster. Mr.
Hoag is in the grocery business at
Princeville and for nine years has
served as president of the village
board.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Bureau Meet TUESDAY.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Geneseo farm bureau commun-
ity will be held at the Geneseo
township high school next Tuesday
evening, Dec. IS. The question of
ordering some supplies in carload
lots will be presented for consid-
Grafton. The attendance of every
member is desired. The announce
ment of this meeting has been is
sued by Warran Richmond, secre-
tary of the farm bureau.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
New Factory BniIding.

The Evan L. Reed Manufacturing
company of this city has announced
that owing to the fact one of the
buildings they have been using has
been sold, that the company will
erect a new factory building which
will cost in the neighborhoOd of
$4,000 Mr.. Reed states that the
new building will be 40 by SO feet,
three stories and a basement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Funeral of Veteran TODAY

Funeral services for Henry Lima
weaver, 81 years old and Civil war
veteran, were held today from the
Sheffield Congregational church.
Mr.. Linaweaver died of infirmities
or age last Wednesday afternoon.
He is survived by his widow, two
daughters, Mrs. F. Hasbrook and
Mrs. Lee Hartley. and four sons.
George, Charles. Henry and Elmer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Ladies' Aid Meet.

Yesterday afternoon the Ladies
Aid society of the Swedish Luth-
eran church of Aledo met at the
Aledo home of Mr.. and Mrs. August
RelandeT, Refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess and the afternoon
passed in a pleasant way.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09

a number of business men remain
ed to consider plan of coopera-
tive community advertising which
will be carried to a successful end.
The plan is to conduct a years adj
vertising campaign with special
monthly sales given special promi-
nence. These will be promoted by
a large number of the merchants
of Geneseo, each of whom will feat
ure each month some special bar
gain, all sharing advertising space
equally. The great beneficial value
of this method is proven by the
many cities in this country in
which this practice is followed.
This is but the first step in CO.
operative community activity which
can only bring to this city and its
people great benefits in business
and civic life.
The institute closes today Mr.
Irwin speaks again this afternoon
and evening. The evening meeting
has been advanced to begin at 7:15
and will close at Sis All who
have heard Mr.. Irwin will be pleas
ed at the opportunity of again hear
ing him today and the largest at
tendances of the institute week are
anticipated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Takes Over Farm.

Clarence Eggleston has taken
possession of the farm he bought
of the Sailhammer brothers some
time ago, and he and his son Roll
land are making their home there
to take care of the stock Mrs.
Eggleston and daughter Alice will
join them there in the spring. but
will remain in town during the
winter, in order that Miss Alice
may continue her studies in the
high school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ERIE ENDEAVOR
SOCIETY HOLDS
MONTHLY MEET
Especial Correspondence

Erie, Dec. 9.-The regular month
ly meeting of the Christian Endea-
vor society of the Erie Baptist
church was held in the church
basement Tuesday evening. Thirty
five were present During the bus
mess meeting a nominating COM
mittee was appointed to nominate
officers for the annual election OF
officers which will be held Dec
so. Following the business session
a social hour was spent, during
which refreshments were served by
the committee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
WILLIAMS HEAD
OF CALvA BAND
Annual Election of Officers Held
Wednesday Evening; Mayor
Mellow in Accident.
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Dec. 9.-P. p. Williams
was elected president of the Galva
band association which met en-
Wednesday evening. Other officers
named for the year were:
Vice president-Adolph Boo
Strom.
Secretary and Edward
Miller.
Manager and conductor Joseph
c. Stephenson.
Mr.. Stephenson has been con-
ductor of the band for several
years and the present standing OF
the organization is due greatly to
his skill and management. Follow
ing the meeting rehearsal was
held. The entertainment commit
tee had arranged for feed at the
Windsor cafe. There were % mem
bers at the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
ALedo and Mercer County
Aledo Briefs

This evening the Dorcas society
of the Swedish Lutheran church of
Aledo will be entertained at the
home of Frank Forsell on East
Fourth street, Aledo. Mrs. Hattie
Anderson, Miss Ruth Forsell and
Mrs. Lydia Mason will be hostesses
of the evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Saint Martha's Child.

The members of st. Martha S
guild will hold a bakery sale and
business mems lunch Wednesday
Dec. II, at tho Anderson bakery
building. Coffee will be served.
They will also have dozens of rag
dolls ready for Christmas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
Elect Legion Officers,

The H F. Hortz post of the Amer
lean Legion has elected the follow
ing officers for the year:
Commander-Henry Morrasy.
Vice COMMUNICATIVE Bonita
Finance oficer-H. L Knowlton.
Adjutant-W. L. Jacobsen.
ergeant-at-arms-Earl Graham.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-09
WALSH INDICTED.

Chicago, Dec. 3. = Indictments
charging murder, were voted
against Thomas Walsh, business
agent of the Chicago Building
Trades council, in connection with
the killing of Adolph George, Jr.,
and George Cast, were voted by a
grand jury