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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-01-31
America Attacked
By Haitian DELEGATE

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-Pierre
Hudicourt, who was Haiti's delegate
to the second Hague conference here
on his way to Washington to protest
against American occupation of his
country, issued a statement today
attacking the governments motives.
81 consider as odious hypocrisy
the pretext of humanity and interest
IN the Haitian people invoked by the
United States government in perpe-
t1'ating upon Haiti a reign of terror
and extortion continued from 1915, ,
he declared,
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MAJOR is APPOINTED
BATTALION COMMANDER

ASHEVILLE, Jan. 30.-Major
Warren E. Hall las received as
signment from the Fourth corps area
headquarters, as commander Of the
Second battalion, Three Hundred
and FiftyFifth engineers, non-di-
visional troops, with headquarters
in Asheville. The commissioned per-
sonnet of the skeleton reserve corps
or IMITATION has just be, complet-
ed Colonel Joseph Hyde Pratt, of
Chapel Hill, is regimental command,
er. and Major c. E. Clark, of Will
mington. is commander of the First
battalion.
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JUDGE KYLE, OF ALBANY,
OUT FOR RE.EIECTION

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 81
Judge o. Kyle, of Albany, judge Of
the Eighth judicial circuit, qualified
as a candidate for reelection by fill
ing his declaration with the state
Democratic executive committee and
sc :retary of state Thursday. His
circuit is composed of Morgan, Madi-
SIN, Limestone, Cullman and Law
renee countless
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-01-31
RABIES INCREASES
IN ALABAMA
MONTGOMERY. Ala. IAN /:

MONTGOMERY, Ala, jan 3d.
A great spread of rabies among dogs
is indicated by the increase in the
number of calls on the state tabora-
tory for treatments. During Novem-
be< only five treatments We're sent
out by the laboratory. Already this
month forty-six treatments have
been requested by physicians in
nortl, and central Alabama.
In order that human beings may
De protected from hydrophobia the
h alth department has appealed to
all persons to sen& to the IaboratoT1c'7
for examination the heat of any
animal which has acted suslGciously
1t is necessary that the head be
,erly packed and preserved if the
examination ia to he made
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-01-31
MERRELL ANNOUNCES
FOR LEGISLATTRF

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Jan. 3d.
Judge Hugh D. Merrill, of Annis-
ton, has notified the secretary of
state that he had become a candi-
date for representative in the Tegis-
lature from Calhoun county. Judp.
Merrill named himself as the person
to receive and disburse all funds
which will be used in his campaign.
Thomas A. Curry, of Clanton, who
ran against Governor Thomas E.
Kilby for lieutenant governor in
1914, qualified as a candidate for So
licitor of the Nineteenth circuit,
composed of the counties of Chiffon,
Elmore and Autauga.
MANS CHARRED BODY
FOUND AT BOLTNGER
BOLINGER, Ala, Jan. 28.-The
finding of the charred body of a
young white man wired between two
pine trees has stirred the entire low
er section of the county and appeals
have been sent to Governor Kilby
asking that a reward be offered for
the arrest and conviction of the.sun-
known person or persons who
murdered the man.
The body has not been identified,
but it is believed probably that it is
that of Drew Conner, who has been
missing since Christmas
The body was discovered by H. T.
Raines. whosreported the find to the
authorities here yesterday afternoon.
The crime was committed about
three-quarters of a mile from the
nearest house and in an out-of-the-
crime was committed about four or
five weeks ago, physicians believe.
The lower part of the body was
gone, having been burned, the up
per part was charred beyond recog-
milton. The man had been wired
between the trees and a huge bon
fire built around him, the. wires still
supporting the arms. Buttons from
overalls, worn by the man, were
found in the ashes. The physicians
stated that the man was evidently
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about % or 90 years Of age and
medium sized.
A coroner's jury today investi-
gated the case, but nothing definite
as to identity of the man or of the
persons committing the crime could
be determined.
MIDDLE-WEST MILLERS
MEET IN MOBILE
MOBILE, Jan. 2S.-About thirty
prominent middle-west millers. grain
exporters and cotton men today and
tonight We're guests of Mobile civic
bodies and Maritime shippers.
The visitors came to Mobile from
New Orleans, where they attended
the convention of the Southwestern
Millers association. From here the
visitors return home.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
PURE MILK is
NEAR REALITY
FOR ALEDoANS
Local Dairymen Having Herds
Tested-Few Animals React to.
Tuberculin Test.
Special to The Argus.O

Aledo, June 15.-1n obeyance to
the city ordinance to take effect
July /, st.pulating that all milk
sold in this city must come from
COWS that have successfully passed
the tuberculin test, dairymen OF
this community are having their
herds tested.
Numerous animals in herds sup
plying milk to Aledo have reacted
to the test and have been sent away
to be butchered under state super
vision. According to veterinarians,
in some instances only part of the
meat 81 tuberculiu COWS must be
thrown away, while in a few in
stances none of the meat can be
used. 1t is expected that all herds
supplying milk to the city will have
been tested by July l.
Local veterinarians are testing
the herds. Dairymen are harboring
no i'll will against the city officials
and are cooperating to the fullest
extent in the matter which has
poven justifiable. At the next ses-
sion of the legislature it is expect
ed the testing of herds at regular
intervals will become state law.
After July /, residents of this COM
munity may rest assured that milk
coming into the city will be tuber-
culosis free.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
MANY PEOPLE AT
NORTH PARK SEE
FLAG DAY EVENT
(Special to The Argus.)

Aledo, June ia large attend
ance was present last evening at
North park in this city for the Flag
day exercises and program staged
there under auspices of the Wom-
ans Relief corps, assisted by var
ious other organizations.
Selections by the Community
choir proved very delightful to
music lovers. Included in the pro-
gram were drills and exercises by
Boy Scouts and Campfire girls. The
splendid program given at the
event follows:
Invocation-Rev. o. F. Domeij.
Song Community choir
Reading Mrs. Reed Calhoun.
Address-Mrs. A. A. Rice.
Song-Legion quartet.
Reading Mildred Clauson.
Solo, The Little Brown Button"
#. R Kenny.
REGULATIONS - Lois and Darline
Rutherford.
Song High school quartet.
Reading Coleman Sharp.
Song, THE Old Flag Never Touch
ed the Ground"-John McHard.
DrilI-Boy Scouts.
Song Community choir.
Pantomime, America"
Benediction - DR.. Samuel Van
Pelt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
NetUs of WeSt tern
Illinois in Brief

Coal Valley-Rev. Arthur Hall
mann, pastor of the Lutheran
church, is attending a Lutheran con-
ference az Varp2, Ill
MI and Mrs. William Wynn have
gone to Wisconsin where they will
visit relatives and friends.
Carbon Cliff-Mrs. Tom Gainey
of Moline was hostess yesterday to
the Carbon Cliff W. c. T. U.
Hamlet-Mr. and Mrs. Meigs
Kendall are the parents of a baby
boy, born yesterday morning. The
newcomer is welcomed by two lit
tie sisters.
Taylor Ridge-Deputy Sheriff
Robert c. Little of Milan is having
new house erected on his farm
here. The former house was de-
stroyed by fire this winter.
A number from here attended the
special meeting of the Eastern Star
lodge at Andalusia Tuesday even
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
BISHOP HILL MAN
SUMMONED AFTER
ILLNESS OF WEEK
Especial Correspondence.

Bishop Hill, June 15.-Ofrithiof
Lenartson died at the home of his
son. Frederick Lenartson, at 1910
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Lenart-
son had been sick for only about a
week. During his life he enjoyed
comparatively good health. Pneu-
monia was the cause of his death.
Mr.. Lenartson was born in Verm-
land, Sweden, on March Is, 1S47,
so was at the time of his death rs
years, months and l day of age.
A year ago he visited his native
land. He came to this land in 1869
together with his wife and two chill
dren. They remained here only
seven years and returned to Swe-
den. After a stay of eight years
they returned to the United States
in 1882 and have remained here
since that time.
He leaves to mourn his depar-
ture five children: Frederick. Anna,
Charles, Charlotte and Axel. His
wife died four years ago. Inter
ment will be in Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
MANY AFFAIRS
SCHEDULED AT
COUNTRY CLUB
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, June 15.-The members
of the Methodist church enjoyed
their annual picnic at the Geneseo
Outing club Tuesday. A large
number of Methodist were present
to enjoy a basket dinner and after
wards an afternoon of social pleas
use. Games of various kinds were
played and participated in by peo-
pie of all ages.
The first ladies' day of the sea-
son is being held at the club this
afternoon. These affairs will be
held each alternating Thursday
under the auspices of a special
ladies' committee.
The Congregational church will
use the Outing club grounds to-
morrow for its annual church pic
mic. 1t is expected that at least
$50 members will enjoy the day at
the club.
As has been the custom for a
number of past years, the Geneseo
Outing club will celebrate the
Fourth of July in n most fitting
manner. This is the one day of the
residents of Geneseo. President
Rail and the members Of the enter
tainment committee are working on
plans which should produce a day
of great pleasure. Miller's band
and orchestra will furnish music
Dancing will conclude the evenings
program and will be preceded by
extensive display of fireworks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
COUNCILLETS
CONTRACT FOR
Cement WALKS
Several Positions Filled by City
Dads During Regular Session;
Discuss Street 0iiing.
(special Correspondence.O

Geneseo, Ill, June 15-The city
council met in regular monthly
session at the city building last
Tuesday evening with Mayor
Charles G. Davis in the chair. All
aldermen were in attendance.
After the reading of the minutes
of the last meeting and the usual
routine of acting upon the bills
against the city and those of the
Hammond hospital. all of which
were approved and ordered paid,
the following appointments were
appointed by Mayor Davis as
member of the Hammond hospital
to serve for term of three years.
Mrs Smith has been serving to
complete the unexpired term of the
late Miss Anna Worrall. Mrs.
Smith has been secretary OF the
board.
Paul Fischer was elected by the
council to act as fire marshal for
the ensuing year. He served in this
capacity last year and his reap
pointment is a mark of appreciation
of satisfactory service. Frank Nc
Cune was appointed to the position
of special policeman.
John Masengarb was awarded
the contract for the construction of
the cement walk on the south side
of East Pearl street extending
from South Spring street to the
eastern end of the street, a distance
of approximately 1000 feet.
The matter of street oiling was
before the council for considera-
ton There is considerable COM
plant with the residents of Gene
SEQ on account of the delay in do
ing this work. 1t was stated at
last Tuesdays meeting of the city
council that the first shipment of
road oil is expected to arrive here
within a day or two. There are ap-
proximately rs petitions for oiling
on file in the office of City Clerk
Morrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
18TH ANNUAL
ASSEMBLY OF
LODGE, june 10
Lillian Dean to Give Address Of
Welcome = NepOnset Woman
to Give Response.

Kewanee, June 15.-The 18th an
nual meeting of the ninth district
assembly of the Rebekah lodges of
Illinois will be held at Sheffield,
Monday, June 10. There will be
morning, afternoon and evening
sessions, starting at 10 a. m. The
address of welcome will be deliv-
cred by Lillian Dean of Sheffield,
Surprise lodge No. 421. Mrs. Nora
Russell of Neponset will give the
response.
At the afternoon session, Mrs.
Grace A Henry, Sandwich, Ill.
chief of examiners and instructors,
will conduct a school of instruc-
ton. Election and installation of
officers will also be important feat
ures of the afternoon session. In
the evening there will be addresses
by assembly officers and eXemplif1-
catiGa CT TIE Rcbekah degree 0y
the Sheffield degree staff.
Present officers of the ninth dis
trict are: President, Emma L.
Burch, Cambridge; vice president,
Almeda Cain, Galva; secretary, Lee
Larson, Cambridge treasurer, Leah
o. Wirth, Kewanee; warden, Lii
liam Dean, Sheffield; past warden,
Grace c. Logue, Neponset; right
supporter president, Nellie c.
Thompson, Kankakee; left sup
porter president, Ema F. Turner,
Chicago; right supporter vice pres
ident. Elizabeth Killip, Galva; left
supporter vice president, Gertrude
Lawson, Orion: conductor, Lettie
Abbott, Wyoming; chaplain, Ber-
tina Kelly. Galva; inside guardian,
Grace Anderson, New Bedford !;
outside guardian, Frances Henning,
Sheffield pianist, Miriam Gray,
Wyoming.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
H. SWANSON
LOIS HINES WE'D
Especial TO The Argus.)


Geneseo. June, 15-The marriage
of Lois Hines, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Hines, and Harold
Swanson, took place at $50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the home of
the brides parents on North Rus
sell avenue. Mr.. Swanson is a son
of Mr. and Mrs Emil Swanson, re-
siding southeast of Geneseo.
Rev. Fletcher DeClark of the
Methodist church, performed the
ceremony A company of 35
friends and relatives witnessed the
ceremony. The single ring cere-
mony was used Mrs. Esther Orch
man, sister of the bridegroom play
ed the Bridal Chorus from LOhen-
grin as the bridal couple took their
places under an arch of ferns and
roses. The attendants were Miss
Irene Bollen, a cousin of the bride,
and Henry Swanson, brother of the
bridegroom
Mrs. Swanson wore a gown of
white satin, trimmed with pearl
beads and chantilly lace She car
ried a shower bouquet of Ophelia
roses. The bridesmaid wore white
organdy and carried pink and white
snapdragons Following the cere-
mony three course dinner was
served by four friends of the bride,
the Misses Merle Allen, Gladys
Swiger, Airline Kelley. and Airline
Heller. The decorations were of
pink and white.
Mrs. Swanson graduated from the
Geneseo high school in the class of
1921. Mr.. Swanson is a former stu
dent of the Geneseo Collegiate In
stitute They left last evening for
short honeymoon trip. Upon their
return they will reside on the
farm of the groom's parents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
FEDERATION OF
CHURCHES PLAN
SCHOOL IN 1923
Reports on Activities Given By
Various Committees; May
Have Summer Courses.
Especial Corraspondence.)


Geneseu. June 15.-The meeting
of the Church Federation commit
tee held at the First Methodist
church was we'll attended and
proved to be one of the mostimpor-
tant in the history of the organiza-
ton.
Reports of various committees
were heard. The Civics commit
tee reported its activities by a state
ment of Rev. Fletcher De Clark.
who showed what had been accom-
pIished in matter of investigating
and supporting acceptable legIsla-
tive candidates.
No report was made on the So
cial Center committee The Pub
licfty committee made its report by
a statement of Rev. G. ". Porter
Shirley. and c. F. N0berg in be-
half of the Young Peoples com
mittee reported that union young
peoples meetings viii be held ev-
cry Sunday evening at the COngre-
gational church preceding the
union preaching services at the
city park.
In reference to the School of Re
Iigious Education for Adults con
Quoted at the beginning of the
year, Treasurer Harberts, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, re-
ported all bills paid and a balance
of SIS in the treasury. Rev Frank
S. Brewer. superintendent Of the
school, reported upon the success
of the school; stated that 1s0
books on Modern Religion and
Sunday School Methods had been
purchased. A number of these books
were placed in the Hammond city
library and constitute the nucleus
of Sunday school teachers train
ing study. The committee in
charge of the school to be held in
January, 1928, is composed of the
following persons: Rev. F. S
Brewer. superintendent; Rev
Fletcher De Clark, Abel Ward, J.
]. Guild, DR.. George L. Wood, and
Mrs. D. NJ. Stamm. The school
will meet at the GeneseO Collegiate
Institute building.
At the next meeting Of the
Church Federation committee a
discussion vii be held, with Rev ].
discussion will be held, with Rev. ].
cation Bible school and also week
day instruction for pupils in the
grade and high schools.
Mrs. F. E. Berner was appointed
chairman of a special committee to
arrange for Il union missionary
meeting of all women's missionary
societies.
The work and purposes Of the
Church Federation committee are
being more clearly defined and ap-
preciated than at any time sincs
its inception. Il is said by one
foremost in its organization and ae-
tivity to be. "a clearing house for
the moral, religious and civic LIE
of the community. Viewed iron
that point. it assumes a place n
the life of Geneseo which viii make
of it an affluencc which can only
contribute to the better interests Of
this city. The harmonious co-op-
Grafton of the churches for such
purposes is a forward step which
eradicates minor differences and
makes all interested fellOwwOTk-~5
in a common cause"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
ALedo and Mere err County
HONEY BEE rs
CAUSE OF CAR
SMASHUP HERE
fspeciaI to The Argus.

AIedo, June 15.-While driving to
town yesterday morning, Mrs. Clyde
Wood of north of Aledo, neglected
the steering wheel for a moment
to strike at a honey bee that was
becoming too familiar around her
face, and the auto plunged into the
ditch. Dorothy, a 9-year-old daugh-
ter, who was in the front seat be-
side her mother, was thrown
through the windshield and suf-
fered four deep gashes on the head
and face. Another daughter in the
rear seat and Mrs. Wood escaped
without injuries. c. A. Bopes, who
was on his way to the supervisors
meet in the city, drove up short
time after the accident and took
the party to town, where DR.. Win
bigler attended the little girl.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
UNDER ARREST
FOR SEEMING
BUREAU CREEK

Kewanee, June 15.-Deputy Sher-
iff of Bureau county came to Ke-
vance this week and issued war
rants for the arrest of Charles de
Launthoun and four other men,
charged with SEEMING Bureau creek.
De Launthoun is the owner of a
Ford car in which the men escaped
before the deputies could reach
them. When apprehended the Ke-
waneeans jumped into the car and
stepped on the gas The deputies
followed and battled with them on
the running board of the car, but
were warded off.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
ALEDO-JOY ROAD
ACCIDENT SCENE
Especial Correspondence. }

Especial OOII pOluSHCS'J
Aledo, July ia Ford touring
car driven by Lyle Reed and a Ford
coupe driven by an unknown man,
crashed together on the Aledo-Joy
road last night. The accident oc-
Cured about two miles west of
Aledo. The two couples in the
coupe was not damaged. Both cars
injuries. In company with Mr..
Reed was his wife and baby, the
latter receiving a slight bruise on
the head The touring car was
smashed considerably, but the
couple was not damaged. Both cars
were on the north side of the road
until the smash up. Mr.. Reed prior
to the accident was driving on the
right hand side of the road while
the coupe was on the left hand
side Fearing the driver of the
coupe would not turn out, Mr.. Reed
pulled his car to the left at the
same instant the coupe driver pull
ed to the right and the smashup oc-
Cured.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
Today's News Of Western Illinois
MISS GERHARDT
OF CARBON CLIFF
WEBS E.. ERICKSON
(Special to The Argus.)

Carbon Cliff, June 15.-The mar
riage of Miss Gertrude Gerhardt,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
william F. Gerhardt OF Carbon
Cliff, and Edward Erickson of Ana
mosa, Iowa, took place at 6 o'clock
last evening at the home of the
bride. Rev. ]. S. Neal, pastor of
the Methodist church, officiated.
There were no attendants and only
the immediate members of the two
families witnessed the service. The
bride wore a frock of dark blue
taffeta. She is well known in Car
bon Cliff, having been employed at
the Hampson store for the past
year Mr.. Erickson is with the en-
gineers' corps, now doing. bridge
work in this vicinity. The young
couple will reside at Cedar Rapids.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
ISAAC B. WALTER
FORMER ALEDOAN
DIES YESTERDAY
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo. June 15.-Isaac B.
Walter, aged 70, for many years a
resident of Aledo, passed away of
infirmities of age last night at
Woodruff, at the home of a son,
Harry E. Walter.
Deceased has been very i'll for
two weeks, the end coming at 7
O'Clock last evening. He was one
of Mercer county's pioneers and
had during his lifetime acquired a
host of friends in this community.
He was born Sept. IA, 1850 His
wife preceded him in death several
years. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at l
O'Clock at Woodruff Interment
will be in the Millersburg cemetery.
Two sons, Elmer of Aledo and
Harry of Woodruff, survive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-15
ATTENDANCE AT
ORION SERVICES
is INCREASING
(Special Correspondence.)

Kewanee, June 15.-The regular
summer union religious services at
Orion, held in the park, are attract
ing more interest each week. The
meetings are proving very helpful
and the attendance is increasing
from time to time. The speakers
for the remaining meetings are:
June is, Rev. F. Scott Mcbride;
June Is, Rev. S. A. Guthrie; July
2, Rev F. A. Shields; July 9, Rev
A. D. Freden; July Is, Rev. S. A
Guthrie; July %, Rev. A D. FIRE.
den; July 80, Rev. S. A Guthrie;
Aug. 6, Rev. S. A. Guthrie; Aug IS,
Rev. F. A. Shields; Aug. 20. Rev. F.
A. Shields; Aug. 81, Ito be filed lat
err; Sept. 3. Rev. A. D. Freden;
Sept. 10, Rev. F. A. Shields.