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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
MERCER CLUBS
DISCUSS WORK
FOR NEXT YEAR
Ohio Grove Township Members
Elect Officers-Democrat Swine
Club Meets I'm A1ed0.

Aiedo, April 24.-At meeting
OF the boy and girl club members
of Ohio Grove township Saturday
at the home of Roy Smith. officers
for the garden club were elected.
The club was reorganiZed and
this year will be interested in poul-
try work as well as gardens. The
new officers are: Leo McCaw, pres
ident; Webster Kincaid, vice presi-
dent; Lowell Kincaid. secretary
treasurer. Miss Grace Gilmore was
selected as leader in the garden
work and Mrs. G. Chandler will be
in charge of the poultry division.
A larger attendance of members
were present and some excellent
discussions were had. The next
meeting of the club is scheduled
for May "a at the home of Miss June
Spee.;.
Saturday afternoon the members
of the Aledo Democrat Sow and
Litter club met at the farm bureau
Office in the regular monthly ses-
sion. Robert B. Murray. Democrat
field man, discussed the care of the
SOW and litter till weaving time.
Glen Stancliff. president, president
of the organization, gave an inter-
esting account of the history Of the
Duroc type of hogs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
TENNIS PROMISES
TO BE A POPULAR
CAMBRIDGE SPORT
(Snecial to The Argus.

Kewanee. April 24.-Tennis
promises to be the popular sport
at Cambridge. county seat of Hen
ry county. this season With the
organization of a new Tennis club
there, Cambridge will be the mec-
ca for many enthusiasts of the
game in the county as it is under
stood number of tournaments
and match games will be staged.
The membership of the new club
up to date follows: Violet Peter
son, Marie Broberg, Elizabeth Wes-
terlund. Isabel Johnson, lrma
Johnson, Ruth Rosenstone, hez
Pratt, Hazel Pratt, Helen Brodd,
Ellen Anderson, Katherine Wilson,
Blanche Wright, Jeanette Landrum,
Bessie Craiger, Oscar STEERS, Nath-
an Mt. Joy, Roy Palmer, Raymond
Brown, Harold Nelson, Edwin Ros-
enstone, Leslie Sanquist, Charles
Anderson, F. I. Gustafson, Vincent
Peterson, John F. Montgomery,
Melvin Johnston. Albert Ogburn,
DR. Breeder, Chaplin Ross, Delbert
Swanson, DR.. w. H. Conner, DR.. E.
Hoeft, Charles McMullen. Harley
Rohm, George VAIL, Ralph Gale,
e. w. Whisenand.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
SOCIAL PROGRAM
TO BE GIVEN BY
CHURCH SOCIETY
(SpeciaI Observation-Disclosures


Geneseo, April 24-The Young
Peoples societies of the First
Methodist church will give a So
cial at the church parlors next Fri
day evening, at 8 o'clock. In addi-
ton to the social features of the
evening the following program is
being prepared.
March-CaIl to Arms-0rches-
ira.
Serenades-Love of My Heart
Orchestra.
Reading-Cassie Rice.
Reverie-"Rememb Me"-Cor-
net duet.
Reading-Dwigh Smith.
Cornet solo-Perry Sand.
Selection-Orchestra
Reading-Dorothy McHenry.
Vocal solo-Mrs. Herman Resch-
Ike.
Waltz-Love Day-Orchestra.
Reading Maisie Shafer.
Playlet-"And the Lamps Went
Out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

NelUs of IVES tern
Illinois in Brief

Bowling-The following Rock Is
land high school students returned
to their studies today after weeks
vacation at their homes: Esther
Wangelin, Lucille Crompton, Ruth
Johnston and Thomas Peterson
Sheffield-Odd Fellows of Blu
reau county will convene at Prince
ton Wednesday evening.
The dance sponsored by H. F.
Hortz post of the American legion
Friday evening was a big. success.
The ladies' auxiliary served lunch
and Poppinos' orchestra of Walnut
furnished the music.
Atkinson Royal Neighbors and
their families enjoyed a dance at
the Knights of Pythias hall Friday
evening. Refreshments were served
by the committee in charge.
The American legion dance at ne
high school auditorium was well
attended. Mowers orchestra fur
nished the music.
Annawan-Mrs. Samuel Point has
sufficiently recovered. from her
operation for appendicitis that she
has been moved from the Annawan
hospital to her home in the country.
Galva-Members of the MiZpah
class and Ladies Aid society of
the Methodist church cleared about
$50 at their bake sale and coffee
last Saturday.
James Kewish and Paul Colwell
gave a successful dance at the
Farmers bank building Saturday
evening. Music was furnished by
the Miller orchestra. There was
a large attendance.
Erie-Miss Myrtle Ta1cott, teach
er in the Cordova schools, spent
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Ira Talcott- This was
Miss Talcott's first visit home for
three months. Miss Mabel Fenton
and Miss Cora Etnyre, both teach
ers in the Byron, Ill, schools, were
also weekend guests of the form
er's mother, Mrs. Anna Fenton.
The Willing Workers class of the
Erie Methodist Sunday school will
meet at the home of Mrs. W. W.
Miller Tuesday afternoon.
Sterling-A surprise party was
given yesterday on Mrs. Kathryn
Hussing, the occasion being her
80th birthday. Among the guests
were five great grandchildren
Fifteen members of the local
post Vets of Foreign Wars went to
Chicago yesterday where they took
the first degree, known as the Pup
Tent degree of the Order of Coot-
les. A local Pup Tent will be or
gained
Erie, April 24.-The Erie Pythian
Sisters met at K. P. hall Friday
evening for work and also for the
purpose of entertaining the Albany,
ILL.,, lodge members, to the number
of 20. Two new members were re-
cefved, after which the remainder
of the evening was spent socially.
Rock and victrola music were feat
ures of entertainment. Ice cream
and cake were served by the local
lodge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
FIFTH OF BARGAIN
DAYS TO BE HELD
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, April 24.-The fifth OF.
the monthly bargain days of the
Geneseo Advertising club will be
held next Wednesday. All articles
offered on this day will be on sale
from a. m. 10 p. m.
One special bargain will be Of
fered to the buying public in each
place of business represented in
the Advertisers club membership.
These include millinery, groceries,
meats, drygoods, boots and shoes.
mems clothing; automobile acces-
osries, bicycles. jeWelry, coal, ba-.
con, candies, bakery goods, drugs
and drug sundries, umbrellas,
electric supplies. roofing, drain tile
and other commodities of real bar
gain value.
The four previous sales have
been successes in every instance,
proving satisfactory to the seller
and buyer.
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BOOSTER CLUB
PART ENJOYED
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, April "a. The party
given at the township high school
Friday evening by THE Booster
Club" was very enjoyable affair
and was attended by about one
hundred seventy five students.
Prizes were awarded to the girl
and boy student who was most ap-
propriately dressed for Hard
Times" party. Miss Dorothy Jam
sen and Clarence Wolf won decis-
ion of the judges. receiving hard
times" prizes of top and a rub
Der ball respectively.
Carroll Eichhorn as Slippery
Dick" entertained the party with
several sleight of hand tricks and
other feats of legerdermain. An
orchestra consisting of Bill"
Wiesiahn, violinist; Don" Shafer,
saxophone, with John Luther at the
piano, furnished music for the eve
ming. The "hard times" refresh
ments were ice cream cones and
"aIl-day'' suckers. Floyd Hamann
is president of the Booster club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
AGED KEWANEE
MAN SUMMONED
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee. April 24-Augu t
Frederick Spiegel, one of Henry
county's best known citizens, and
father of Edward Spiegel, Milan.
ILL.,. was summoned by death at his
home here Friday afternoon at the
age of "a years. In 1857 he came
to America, settling in Henry
county where he had since made
his home and was one OF the ear
ly builders Of this community. He
married Miss Caroline Kuster.
Besides his wife he leaves to
mourn his passing: Edward Spie-
gel, Milan; Mrs. Henry Kempfn,
Mrs. Peter Verstraete. Carl and
Theodore Spiegel. all of Kewanee.
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon. Burial was
be. in East Brandenburg cemetery,
northwest Of Kewanee.
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JUNIORS HOSTS
TO GRADUATES
Especial Correspondence

Galva, April 24.-Members Of the
junior class entertained the SEN
iors at their annual banquet Friday
evening at the Galva opera house.
The house was attractively decora-
ted in the class colors. Lowell
Sluyter presided as POSTMASTER and
he called on Miss Dorothy Lapan,
president of the senior class; Pro-
fessor F. U. White, city superin-
tendent of schools, and Miss Mar,
garet Johnson, who gave the class
prophecy for the class of 1922 and
for members of the faculty as well.
Following the dinner, which was
attended by $50, the evening was
spent in games and contests.
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HOLD SERVICES
FOR AGED WOMAN
Especial to The Argus.)

Orion, April 24.-Last rites for
Mrs. Margaret ]. Morton, aged 81
years, who died April 10 at Quincy,
were held at 2 o'clock yesterday
Afternoon from the home of G. W.
Ferguson northeaat ! of Orion.
Rev. Sidney S. Guthrie officiated
and burial was made in the Nor
ristown cemetery.
Mrs. Morton, who is well known
by the older people in this COM
munity, was born Dec. 10, 1841,
near Quincy. Her maiden name was
Margaret Cate. In 1856 she moved
with her parents to Hancock county
near Hamilton. She was united in
marriage in 1868 to Joseph Morton
and they lived on a farm near Nor
ristown, Henry county, until 1891
when Mr.. Morton passed away.
Since then Mrs. Morton had resided
in Dixon and Chicago, returning
to Quincy in 1920 She is survived
by her two sons, George M. of San
quot, N. Y, and Joseph R. of
Quincy. Also, one brother, George
C. Cate Of Colvis, Calf.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
REOPEN BANK AT
LYNDON; CASHIER
rs STILL MISSING

Sterling, April 24.-The first
State bank of Lyndon, which was
closed on Friday, Jan. 6, following
the sudden and mysterious disap-
perance of Cashier A. R. Buzzell
and subsequent disclosures of a
shortage of $54 ,974.15 through mis-
appropriation of funds by the alb
sconding office, was reopened Fri
day afternoon. with Glenn Grad
dock of Sterling serving in the ca
pacity of cashier. The start anew
by the bank was made without any
formal ceremony Little business
was transacted during the one hour
that the bank was open yesterday.
No trace has been found of Buzz
zeli, the absconding cashiers and the
last seen of him was in this city on
Jan. 6 when he drove his car here
and then disappeared.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
CLEAR $50 AT BAKE
SALE FOR GROUNDS

Geneseo, April 24-The parent
teachers association of the ele-
mentary schools cleared $50 on the
bake sale which was held Saturday
afternoon. This sum will be added
to the fund which is being raised
for the purchase of Fairgrounds
equipment for both north and south
buildings. 1t is planned to have
some Fairgrounds equipment in
stalled by the time school opens
next September.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
RADIO FANS OF
GENESEO WILL
ORGANIZE CLUB
fSpecial Correspondence.l


Geneseo, April 24.-There is con-
siderable discussion among the
devotees of radio in Geneseo favor
ing the organization of radio club
in this city. There are at least 10
sets in the town, principally opera
ted by high school boys. 1t is plan
ned to meet some time during the
latter part of the week to complete
the organization OF the club.
Some of the owners. of radio
equipment enjoyed a very pleasant
evening last Saturday, having at
various times tuned in" to receive
a varied program. parts of which
were given at Davenport. Chicago,
Detroit, Iowa City, and as far east
as Pittsburgh, from which city the
baseball scores of the American
and National leagues were given
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W. H. SPURRIER TO
RETIRE AS II e AID
PRINCETON SCHOOL
(Special Correspondence.)

Sheffield, April 24.-W. II. Spur
rier, who will conclude a period f
10 years service in June as prin-
cipal of the township high school
at Princeton, has declined a con-
tract for next year. Mr.. Spurrier
will teach in the state normal
school this summer and next fall
enters Columbia university where
he and his wife will take up post
graduate work. Their two young
daughters, Mary Lou and Janet,
will attend the Horace Mann school
in New York city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
CONTRACTS FOR
ROAD OIL MAY
BE LET MONDAY

GaIva, April 24.-The contracts
calling for 10000 gallons of road
oil may be let today pro-
viding ]. H. Reed. county superin-
tendent of highways, arrives here
on schedule time. Supervisor A.
F. Deem, and Mr.. Reed and other
township officials will hold a con-
ference with the oil contractors,
and it is expected that contracts
will be let at this time for oil to
be used in the oiling of about 50
miles of the highways of Galva
township. If S2500 is raised in the
rural districts the county and town
ship officials will make a contribu-
ton of $4,000.
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DELEGATES RETURN
FROM CONVENTION
Especial Correspondence. J

ISpeclaI CORRESPONDENCE
kewanee. April 24-Henry coun-
ty delegates, returning from
Springfield. where they attended
the Republican state convention,
report an uneventful meeting with
no special features. Not all named
as delegates from this county were
present, but the proportion was
better than furnished by most
counties. Those from Henry coun-
ty in attendance were:
Theodore Boltenstern, Cam
bridge, chairman, r. c. Morse, T.
]. WEIGH, D. Pollock, Jr., Kewanee,
Thomas FL. Taylor, o. W. Holt,
Geneseo, C. A Melin, Cambridge,
Randolph Boyd, H. A. Calhoun.
Thomas Hudson, Galva.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
lotion SPECULUM
CAST, AT SEATTLE

Vancouver, B. c., April PA
lotion spectrum for the Frye OBJ
servatory of Seattle, has been cast
here by T. S. H. Sherman, astron-
omer. This is said to be the larg-
est telescope glass in the world.
The sands used in the manufac-
ture of this spectrum came from
FIVE different countries. With this
glass the new Frye telescope will
have a ten-foot speculum and a
focal length of so feet.
The estimated value of the spec
ulum is $360,o00.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
ALBANY WOMEN ARE
ERIE LODGE GUESTS

Albany, April "a. - twenty-five
members of the Pythian Sisters
lodge accepted an invitation Sat
urday evening extended by the
Erie temple, where they were
pleasantly entertained. Degree
work was put on and later dane
ing and refreshments were enjoyed.
Six automobiles took the local par
ty to Erie.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
STERLING MEN WILL
PLAY IN SIIRINERS'
BAND AT DAVENPORT
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, Ill, April 24.-Judge H.
J. Folkers and J. ]. Hitzelberger of
this city have been selected to play
with the Kaaba Temple, Shrine
band of Davenport when they go to
the National convention in San
Francisco in June. They will leave
Davenport June T. The conven-
ton is June 10, IA and Is.
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MRS. ROBERT ALLEN
BURIED YESTERDAY
(SpecfaI Corresnondence.

K5ptJIdI OUf tS pUIuGLL5-J
Genesso, April 24.-The funeral
of Mrs. Robert Allen was held at
the residence on South Oakwood
avenue in this city yesterday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Frank S.
of the First Congregational
church had charge of the service.
The body was taken to the Liberty
church cemetery in Cornwall town
ship for interment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
DISTRICT RACE
ASSN IN MEET
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, April 24-Annual
meeting of the Central Illinois Trot-
ing & Pacing association to select
purses and classes is being held
here today. Theodore Boltenstern,
Cambridge, president of the asso-
citation, is presiding. Members of
the circuit are: Davenport, Rock
Island, Peoria, Cambridge, Ke-
vance, Aledo, Princeton, Wyoming,
Knoxville.
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HOLD FUNERAL OF
MRS. RIVENBURG
Especial Correspondence. J

Geneseo, April 24.-The funeral
of the late Mrs. George Rivenburg
was held at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles S. Young on West
First street at 3 O'Clock this after
noon. The service was in charge
of Rev. F. S. Brewer of the First
congregational church and inter
ment was held at Oakwod cemetery.
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BOWLING UNIT MEETS.
Special correspondence. J

NbpUCIdI COI BS pOIIuVICE.J
Bowling, April 24.-Meeting of
the Bowling unit of the home bu-
reau was held at the home of Mrs.
Harry Tittorington Friday after
noon. Dress patterns and colors
were the subjects taken up. Miss
Lucille Allen, home advisor, was
present and Mrs John Berg Joined
the unit as a new member.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
BRITISH EMPLOYERS
ORDER NEW LOCKOUT

London. April "a. - The Engi-
neering Employers association has
instructed its members to put lock-
out notices into operation. This
means that 100000 men may be
idle within weeks time, in addi-
ton to 250,000 members of the
Amalgated Engineering union, al
ready out.
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CISCO COUPLE rs
GIVEN FAREWELL
Correspondence.

ISpeCIaI correspondence.
CISCO, April 24.-Mr. and Mrs. G.
H. Higgins were guests of honor
at a reception rendered them by
their neighbors and friends at the
Modern WoOdrnan hall Friday eve
nin6. Dancing and games were en-
joyed. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins will
leave this week for kenaWee where
Mr. Higgins has accepted a posi-
ton with the Johnston Lumber
company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
REV. j. B. BARTLE
GIVES ADDRESS AT
LODGE CELEBRATION
Especial Correspondence. }

Galva, April 24.-J. B. Bartle,
pastor of the Canton, Ill, Methodist
church, will give the principal ad-
dress at the Galva 1. o. o. F. ami
versary celebration to be held here
Wednesday evening in commemo-
ration of the 103rd anniversary of
the order. Rev. Mr.. Bartle WIS the
pastor here from 1915 to 1919.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
PETER GOOsENS rs
BURIED SATURDAY
Especial Correspondence.

Kewanee, April 24.-Friends and
relatives from many parts of Hen
ry county attended the funeral
services here Saturday for Peter
Goosens, former resident of Atkin-
son and a ling time Kewanee resi-
dent, who died here Thursday
Burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Relatives were here from Akin
son, Annawan, Geneseo and Hoop
pole.
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COUPLE SURPRISED
Especial CORRESPONDENCE.

NoPcCIdI OUIIespUNUGnCe.b
orion, April PA delightful
surprise was perpetrated on DR..
and Mrs. r. W. Benson Friday eve
ming. when II friends invaded their
apartment in the Byron Jordan
home. The guests brought baskets
with them. and after a Jolly eve
ming with cards and music, a de-
hcious lunch was served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
c. AR. CIRCLE
HONOR MEMORY
OF Gen. GRANT.
VIII Entertain Veterans OF Ciyil
War and Their Wives at
Dinner.
fsnacial CorresnondenceA

GeneseO, April 24.-The ladies Of
the Colonel Galligan circle, G. A
R., will celebrate Grants Tooth
birthday anniversary by entertain
ing veterans of the Civil war and
their wives at a dinner to be serv-
ed at the First Methodist church
Thursday evening at $50 O'Clock.
Each member of the circle is invi-
ted to bring one guest. A pa~-i-
otto program will follow the din
ner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
FALLERANS POST
READY TO HONOR
DADS THURSDAY
(Snecial to The Argus J

Aledo. April 24.-Members OF
Fallerans post of the American
Legion of this city are predicting
one of their finest meetings when
they sponsor their dads night af-
fair Thursday. On the program
will be featured several athletic
bouts. 1t is hoped by the commit
tees in charge that every member
of the post will be able to be pres
ent and have with him his dad or
someone else's father.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
Especial Correspondence \

Kewanee, April 24.-E. w. Her
old of the Kewanee high school
faculty, head of the chemistry and
physics department, will leave for
the Philippine Islands May 5 to
take up similar work with the
United States bureau of insular af-
fairs there A contingent of sixty
high school teachers of which Mr..
Herold is a member, will leave San
Francisco, May IS, on the steamer
Hoosier State.
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DR.. BURGESS, RACE
HORSE, GETTING IN
SHAPE FOR SEASON
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, April 24-Frank E.
Miller was a Geneseo visitor over
the week end He is now located
at Wyoming, H., where he has in
training two harness horses, DR..
Burgess, and a young colt Mack
Silk DR.. Burgess is working very
nicely in his preparation for a busy
racing season. Mr.. Miller has en-
tered him in number of pacing
stakes in the most prominent race
of the middle west.
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AIedo and Mercer County
BENEFIT PICTURE
IN ALEDO FRIDAY
fsneciaI to The Argus.)

AIedo, April 24.-"Inside the
Cup, a famous moving picture
show, will be given at the Empire
theatre Friday evening under the
auspices of the Mercer county
home bureau. The play is taken
from the book Of the same name
by Winston Churchill and was pub
lished in 1918. 1t has been APPROX
ed by movie critics and ranks as
one OF the best educational plays
of today Arrangements are being
made to have special musical num-
bers by local talent on that eve
ming.
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MORRISON ASKING
SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR SCHOOL BONDS
Especial Correspondence.

KDpVOIdI- lJt g pNLI74 SL3N-S
Sterling, H., April 24.-Petitions
are being circulated in Morrison
asking the board of education 10
call a special election to vote upon
issuing bonds to the amount Of
SIS, 1000 to provide more adequate
school quarters. The present high
school building is too crowded.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
DRIVER JUMPS
AS AUTO is HIT
Henry Cromien Has Narrow Escape
Near Galva When Train
Strikes His Machine.
Especial Correspondence. }

Galva, April 24-While Henry
Cromien, a farmer residing north
east of Galva, was returning to his
home about Sis Saturday evening,
his automobile was struck and COM
pletely demolished by an east
bound Burlington freight train.
Mr.. Cromien jumped from the car
just in time to escape being killed.
The accident occurred at the James
Kewish crossing
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
INSTITUTE TO
MEETAT CALvA
Especial Correspondence

Galva. April PA Baptist insti-
tute will be held at the Galva Bap-
tist' church next Friday and Sat
urday. Friday evening a banquet
will be served by the ladies aid
society of the church. DR.. Potter,
president of Shurtleff college, will
be the speaker Members of the
local church are making extensive
arrangements to entertain the Wis
itors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
MRS. MARY FILES,
KEWANEE, BURIED
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, April 24.-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. Mary NJ. Files. former
well known resident of Voctoria.
Henry county, but recently of this
city, who died Friday evening at
the home of her daugrater. Mrs
John A Todd. were held at 2:30
O'Clock this afternoon at Victoria.
Mrs. Files was n years of age.
Burial was in the Victoria ceme-
terry.