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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
MEDO SENIOR
CLASSLARCEST
IN MANY YEARS
Candidates for Graduation Number
IS This Year-Cemmencement
UTN Events Announced.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aiedo. April ACCORDING To
school officials the candidates for
graduation this year, numbering 35,
will constitute the largest class to
receive diplomas from the Aledo
high school
It's definitely known the present
class is the largest IN many years
and ii is thought a canvass of all
the school records would show 1t
to be the largest since the school
was organ ized. A few changes in
the dates of the commencement af-
fairs was imperative. The corrected
program follows:
April %.
Senior class play-May 2 and 8.
Junior class play - May 10
and II.
Baccalaureate address by DR..
Samuel Van Pelt-Sunday. May 81.
aJunior-senior banquet-May %.
Senior class day exercises
May 90.
Commencement address by Fred
High of Chicago-May 25.
Last day of school-May &c.
Graduate Roll.
The following will complete their
high school court this year: Anne
Allison, Forrest Anderson, Marie
Address, Lillian Berglund, Bessie
BistIine, Mildred Bjorkman, Carl
Borklund. Harry Cook, Thankful
Cooke, Ralph Damp, Leah Damp,
Grace Decker, Pearl Drake, Marie
Edgar, Lois Gridley, La June Har-
ney, Ruth Idstrom, Edwin jackson,
Karl Jobusch, Robert Moorhead,
Alberta McClurkin, James oMrgan,
Margaret Petrie, Jack Prouty, Elva
PuIliam, Lillian Scranton, Lola
Smith, Paul Stead, George Stephens,
Bessie Stevenson; Evan Thompson,
Frances Watson, Floyd Weihler,
Everett Wells and Gladys Winders.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
APPOINT PATROL
MEN ERIE ROADS
Especial CORRESPONDENTS. !

Erie. April 17-Charles Schryv-
er and Ed Lovejoy have been ap-
pointed patrol men on roads lead
ing from Erie to different points.
MIR. Schryyer will patrol the road
from town to the county line at the
Meredosia, on the river road and
Mr.. Lovejoy will look after road
running northerly from the village
to State Aid Route No. 6-B. and
southerly from Erie to Spring Hill
across Rock river. The work will
commence Monday, with grading
with light graders.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
Today's News Of Western Illinois
NetUs of Western
Illinois in Brief

Geneseo-Mr. and Mrs. William
Smith are the parents of baby
boy. born Friday, at the Hammond
hospital
Miss Ethel Taylor. student at
Northwestern college, NaperVlile,,
Ill. is spending the Easter Vaca-
ton period at the home OF her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor.
DR.. Russell Beriver OF Chicago
spent Easter Sunday at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. E.
Beriver, here
Galva.- Elra Freeze. proprietor
of the north side pool room, had his
Ford car stolen some time Satur-
day evening from in front OF his
place of business.
Mrs. c.. J. Hawkins, a resident or
this city nearly SO years. is critic
ally i'll at her home. Her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Ella Williams, and her
son Elmer of Kewanee, have been
here some time caring for her.
Coal valIey-School work at the
Lutheran parochial school was re-
sumed today after weeks Vaca-
ton.
AIbany-A transfer of real estate
took place Saturday, whereby ALVIN
SIaymaker became the owner OF the
George Hill property on Blum
street. 1t is at present occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Tucker.
Erie-The annual high school class
play, entitled THE Hoodoo" will be
given May TO- 1t is a three act
farce by Walter Ben Hare.
Atkinson-Mr. and Mrs. Polly
HAIRS are the parents of a daugh-
ter born Friday.
Members of the Atkinson post OF
of the American Legion discussed
war risk insurance at a meeting
Friday evening There was good
attendance.
Milan-Mr. and Mrs Raymond
Walker are the parents Of a daugh-
ter, born Saturday. This is the first
child and will be called Dorothy
Emma. Mrs. Walker was formerly
Miss Maude Hull.
The sum of SIG was realized from
bake sale given Saturday at GamBe
shoe shop by the Presbyterian
class. The money will be used to
purchase an electric motor for the
church pipe organ.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Williams en-
tertained at dinner Sunday IN
honor of the fifth birthday Of their
daughter, Margaret Covers were
laid for nine. Miss Lulu Greer of
Davenport was an out Of town
guest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
G.. CT. GRADUATE
TO BE SPEAKER
AT HIGH SCHOOL
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo- April 1.-THE gradu-
ates of the Geneseo Collegiate In
stitute are very much pleased to
learn that Prof. J. Weber Linn of
the University of Chicago will pc
the speaker at the commencement
exercises of the township high
school next month. Prof Linn was
a member of the graduating class
of 1891. Arrangements are being
made to reserve 100 seats for
alumni of G. c. L in appreciation Of
his appearance here at that time.
Members of the G. C. I. Alumni as
ISOLATION are requested to notify
James E. Ryan of their desire for
tickets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
LAST TRIBUTE
PAID ALED0AN
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, April 17.-Business houses
of this city closed their doors for
one hour this afternoon during the
funeral services for Oscar w. An
derson. partner in the Biorkman
& Anderson painting firm.
Services were held from the An
derson home on East Fifth street at
2:30 o'clock, a large gathering Of
friends and relatives paying their
last respects. Rev. o. F. Domeij,
pastor of the Swedish Lutheran
church, of which Mr.. Anderson was
a member, officiated. Interment was
in the Aledo cemetery. Deceased
was associated in the painting bus
mess with C. E. Bjorkman for many
years. Mr.. Anderson died in the
prime of his life at Al years of age.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
KEITHSBURG GIRL
WEEDS LEE M'CAW,
SEATON FARMER
Especial Correspondence

Keithsburg, April ia pretty
ceremony was solemnized when
Miss Helen Endicott, only daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Endicott of
this city became the bride of Lee
McCaw, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Eddon
McCaw of Seaton. Rev. F. G. Nc
Intire officiated- The young cou-
pie was attended by Miss Mildred
Clark. cousin, and Francis Endi-
colt. brother of the bride. Both
young people are active members
of the Christian church. They will
reside on the r. E. Bloomer farm
southwest of Seaton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
JUSTICE MOVES ON
HIGH; CASE SETTLED
WITHIN "a HOURS
(SneciaI Corresnnndence

IDpECIdI CUf IGS kJUHUtNCE.J
Sterling, Ill, April 16.-The
wheels of justice move swiftly in
Whiteside county. Friday morning
August Deaseele and his wife were
arrested near Erie charged with
keeping for sale and selling intoxi-
eating liquor They were brought
here and given a preliminary hear
ing, bound over to the action of
the grand jury and in the afternoon
went to Morrison and appeared in
the county court. The case against
Mr.. Daeseele was sentenced to so
days in Jail and given fine of $40
and costs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
MICHAEL WHALEN,
MINERAL, BURIED
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, April 17.-Funeral ser
vices for Michael Whalen. who died
at his home in Mineral Friday aft
er a lingering illness, were held at
10 o'clock this morning at st. Pat
rick's church Sheffield. Rev. Will
liam NJ. Murtaugh celebrated re-
QUEEN high mass. Mr. Whalen is
survived by his wife and daughter,
Miss Sila of Mineral
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
MRS. EMERY HONORS
MOTHER AT PARTY
Especial Correspondence

Galva, April IA delightful
party was held at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. H. D. Emery Friday eve
ming in honor of Mrs. Emery's
mother, Mrs. P. J. Wickbloom of
heWanee, who has just returned
from 10 months visit in Califor-
MA. Twenty relatives and friends
attended the affair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
CANTATA
GREATLY ENJOYED
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo' April 1.-THE Eas-
ter cantata at the First Con-
gregational church, THE Risen
Ring" as presented by the choir Of
that church attracted a very large
audience. The cantata was given
at 4 O'Clock in the afternoon. The
choir was directed by Charles
Lieberknecht and Mrs. ]. A. Brad
ley presided at the organ.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
MRS. RAMSEY TO READ.

FDpENIuI q
Geneseo, April 17.-Mrs. Alice
Colby Ramsey will read THE
Washington Who Made U.s." by
Percy McKaye, on Friday evening
at the Congregational church, I'M
der the auspices of the ladies' aid
society of the church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
ATTENDING CONFERENCE.
Especial to The Argus.

VoptCIdI 20 TIC AIS uo.J
Aledo, April ia. R. Kemp,
junior advisor of the Mercer coun-
ty farm bureau is in Galesburg to-
day attending the semi-annual dis
trict farm bureau conference of ad-
visors and officers. P. S. Richey,
farm advisor, will be in attendance
tomorrow. The discussion at the
meet will center mainly on the Ie-
organization work scheduled for
next fall.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
RESIGNS POSITION
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Especial Correspondence. }

Prophetstown, April 17.-Mrs. v.
X. Olmstead has rendered her res
lgnat1on as musical instructor in
the public schools, and has also
given up similar position in the
Tampico and Lyndon schools. Miss
Degarus. English instructor and
young ladies' athletic coach. has
been reengaged for the coming year
at an advance in salary. This is
her first year at Prophetstown.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
ALedo and Mercer County
MANY STUDENTS
IN MERCER TAKE
CENTRAL EXAMS
lSneciaI to The Argus. }

Aledo, April 17-Seventh and
eighth grade students Of the county
schools were given tests In the
annual central examinations held
in various township centers Satur-
day. About $50 pupils took the
test given under the supervision Of
G. E. Plat, county superintendent
of schools, being directed person
ally by teacher committees. 1t is
estimated that 1870 boys and he
same number of girls took the test.
All the papers will be turned over
to Mr.. Plat for grading and the re-
suit known in a few weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
AMATEUR PLAY AT
ALBANY NETS $40
Especial Correspondence1

Albany, April 1.-THE home tai
ent play. "A Southern Cinderella. i"
was presented Friday eveninJ un-
der the auspices of the P THAN
Sisters and was well received bv
the large audience present. The
receipts totaied $40 which will be
applied TO the piano debt. Mrs. L.
g. Fisher and Mrs. Charles Beekn
were directors of the play.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
COAL VALLEY BALL
CLUB TO SPONSOR
DANCE SATURDAY
(SpeciaI Correspondence.

Coal Valley, April 1.-THE new
ly organized baseball club will
sponsor its first dance Saturday
evening in the Masonic hall. Sup
per will be served and good or
chestra has been secured to fur
nish the music for the dancing.
Proceeds of the affair are to be
used to meet expenses incidental to
the organizing of the team and the
opening of the season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
SUIT FOR $4,000
DAMAGE DISMISSED

Aiedo, April 1.-THE suit for
$4,000 damages against the city of
MatherviIle, filed in the circuit
court of Mercer county some time
ago by Rock Island attorneys for
Miss Dureen krantz of that city,
was dismissed Saturday by Judge
w. 7. Church upon application of
attorneys for the plaintiff
The jurors were dismissed from
further service until a week from
today
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
GENESEO CHURCHES
FILLED ON EASTER
Especial Correspondence. J

Geneseo, April 1.-THE church
es of the city were filed yesterday
for the Easter services. Special
music was rendered in each of the
churches. The sunrise services at
the Presbyterian and Zion Evan
ge1icaI churches were also well at
tended.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
MRS. EVERETT GOES
TO STATE MEETING
(Special Corresnondenca !

Geneseo, April 17.-Mrs NJ. n
Everett, president of the Parent
Teachers association, will leave for
Chicago tomorrow morning, where
she will represent the local organ
ization at the annual state conven-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
TO GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
lSpecIal COrreSpOndencel

Geneseo, April 1.-THE young
people of the First Methodist
church are to give an entertain
ment consisting of readings, vocal
solos and orchestra selections, on
Friday evening, Aphil g.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
ERIE TO REFLECT
RETIRING OFFICERS
Especial Correspondents.

NoptCIdI NOTTtSpOHueHC5.J
Erie, April 1.-THE village cleo
ton will be held tomorrow. The
retiring officers are all candidates
for reelection. They are trustees,
E. NJ. Peckman, Dave Guthrie AMI
Paul Carlson; clerk, C. D. Harmon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17
HOLDS
ELECTION TUESDAY
(Special Corresuondence,l J

Atkinson, April 17.-Village Of
f1cers will be chosen at the polls to-
morrow. -Four village trustees and
village clerk are to be elected. The
polls will be open from to s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-17

A document dated A D. 2ss.
dealing with government extrava-
ganee, is still in existence.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
PASTOR HIS OWN WITNESS
Accused by Suitor of Giving Advice
 Which Prevented Marriage

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 19.-The Rev. w. H. Crandall, pastor of the Simpson street Methodist church of Scranton testified today in answer to William E. Courtright of Dunmore, who alleges in a islander suit for $5,O00 damages that the person prevented his mar riage with Miss Eleanor Warner, of Ashley. The date had been fixed for the wedding and the services of the Rev. MT. Crandall engaged to tie the knot, the plaintiff charges.
 Courtright charges that almost on the eve of the wedding his fiancee told him that the Rev. MT. Crandall had told her that Courtright was not fit for wedlock.
 The pastor admitted giving advice to the woman, but said he did so at her request and without malice. He denied that he told Miss Warner that Courtright suffered from disease, and he had said the plaintiff was crazy and that if they had any children they would be idiots. He admitted saying that members of the Courtright family were crippled and suffered from sick ness.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
R. N. OF A, INSTALLS
Mary E, Brewer, Supreme Manager, Has Charge of Local Ceremonies- Social and Entertainment,

The officers of Camp Clara, No, 1875, R, N. of A, were installed last evening by~Supreme Manager Mary E.. Brewer of Bridgeport, who is also the supervising deputy of Connecticut, She was assisted by District Deputy Ruby anna Koenig of Hartford who acted as Ceremonial Marshal, ..
 At the close of the ceremonies. both Miss Brewer and Miss Koenig ad- dressed the meeting telling of the work of the society throughout the state and country. The spoke of the increasing membership of the order ond complimented the local camp on the large showing made last night,
 Mrs. Elizabeth, retiring oracle, was presented with n large bouquet of roses as a token of appreciation of the faithful service which she rem dered during her term of office.
 A delightful lunch was served and pleasing entertainment of vocal and Instrumental selections was rendered. The committee in charge of the eve- ning's program: Mrs Dube and Mrs. I.aFlammc received vote of thanks for the manner in which they carried out the evenings program.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
City Items
Victor records reduced at Moran's
 yf

Victor records reduced at Moran's -adyt Constable Pred Wrinkle will seii at auction at 2'SO o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon, three automobiles belonging to Steve Jacobs to satisfy n judg- ment obtained by John Cookish in civil court, The auction will be held at Hanna's garage, ....
 Vietrolas, Records, Pianos. c. l., Pierce Co.-adyt,
 Philip c. Mcintyre of 267 Wash ington street. is able to be out again after his recent illness
 All S5e Aeolian records 7bc be. ginning today. John A, Andrews,- advt.
 Stella Rehekah lodge will hold a winners of the awards at the social held at the home of Miss Louise Blakely last evening were Mrs. For sythe. Mrs, Edwin Keeling and Mrs. Ira Thrall
 All S5c Aeolian records 75c be- ginning today. John A. Andrews,- advt.
 A pleasant surprise was rendered Tuesday evening to August Ohman of Robert street, in honor of his seven- tieth birthday.
 The Daughters of Isabella will hold one of series of benefit rummage sales Saturday morning at 405 Main street. Members having donations have been asked to bring them Fri day evening. =..
 The Commodore J. Barry council, A. A. R. I, R., will hold dance at Judd's hall this evening at 7.30 o'clock
 The annual meeting of the Hira Temple, D. o. K. K, will be held this evening at Vega hall. Reports will be read and installation of new ly elected officers will take place. A son was born last evening at the New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Rahm of West Main street
 The supper of the officers and members of the South Congregational church school. in connection with the adjourned annual session of the church in the interests of the school, will be held this evening. There will be two minute speeches by workers and other business of importance will be transacted.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
WILL FORM UNITED
 WORKERS OF HAWAII
All Races in That Country
 Considering Uniting

Honolulu, II, F., Jan. l9,-Workers of all races in Hawaii are considering m international organization among the rank and file to be known as the united workers of Hawaii with the aim of readiusting the trade unions in Hawaii and building up an industrial form of organization that will unite in one body all the wage workers without discrimination as to sex, race creed. craft or color, and gaining q direct voice in the management of industry, according to the preamble to the constitution being voted on by the various bodies.
 We believe that labor Is entitled to voice in the management of in- dustry and has a right to determine the conditions under which 1t shall function, to the end that 1t shall re- ceive the full value of what 1t pro- duces' the preamble continues. We desire to cooperate to the fullest cX- tent with the various national and international trade unions and with the American Federation of Labor. but we call attention to the fact that con ditions in Hawaii are different from those on the mainland or in any other country. and we insist that We are the best judges of our own needs and of the tactics to be followed to secure the ends we have in view"
 The objects of the organization are stated as
 ITO bring within the folds of one central organization all human be- ings who are engaged in the neces- sary work of society.
 ITO bring about class consciousness and solidarity among the workers.
 ITO educate the working class In modern economic problems and tao tics.
 ITO gain for the workers q direct voice in the management of industry"
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
WEDGE ASKS HARVARD
 PROBATION OF YEAR
Win study Hard And Refrain From Publicity Or Talk With Students
 About Ills "Shady Past

Cambridge, Jan. 19,-The Harvard authorities are withholding their de- cisIon on the ease of Kid" Wedge, former prize fighter, who Is seeking to enter the graduate school of edu- cation. Wedge had a talk with Dean Holmes today and asked that If his application was rescinded he might be placed on probation for year Then If the university thought that his conduct merited admission he hoped the university authorities would reconsider. A decision of the case is expected within two weeks,
 Wedge, who refused to talk of his past career with students made this statement:
 Tn the event am refused admis- sion to Harvard university l will in no way criticize the action of the fac ulty of that great institution. but ask for reading privileges in the univer- sty library in the department of psy- chology. If at the expiration of that time l have refrained from all pub licity and quietly worked, taking cop ious notes of all psychological books I have read, then I will respectfully ask to be admitted to the graduate school of Harvard.
 T will be willing to even refrain from engaging in conversation with any Harvard students concerning my past life and at all times show the highest respect for Harvard univer- sity and Harvard traditions. All l will ask Is a chance to study in the library chance to work to pay for my education and support my family and chance to prove that l am sin cere in my desire to take graduate work in psychology at this great in stitution.
 II am confident that if l have lived an exemplary life at Cambridge for one year and have proven by honest hard work and study that I really de- sire to continue my education at Har- ward, the splendid men at the head of that institution will admit an ex- prizehghter, even though l have had a shady past which l very much re- gret."
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
STUDENT DIES FROM POISON.
New Jersey Louth at Georgetown Tast-
 cd Drug Passed Around

Washington, Jan. 19.-An autopsy on the body of Eugene c. Neary, a student at Georgetown Medical school, led to the announcement by Coroner Hewitt yesterday that death resulted from "an irritant poison.'
 Neary was said to have been one of several students who, at class Tuesday, tasted a poison which had been passed among them in order that they might familiarize them selves with it's characteristics. The coroner was told that the students were warned that the substance they were examining was a deadly poison and should be handled with extreme caution.
 Neary was from Belleville, N Y. A brother arrived today to take the body to that city for burial. Coroner Nevitt ordered an inquiry into the case, to be held Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
Financial News

Wall street. lO!s0 a, m.-Price changes were uncertain at the open ins Of today's stock market, Shares favored by pools notably Gulf States Steel. Mercantile Marine pfd,. Ameri- can International and Dayison Chem. scored early gains or l to ? points, Standard oil of N, J., Locomotives. woolen. coppers and Retail Stores also were firm to strong. Pressure against Crueible Steel was resumed and selling of American Tobac., Pan American Pet, Chandler Motor, Union Pacific and Missouri Pac, caused mod arate losses in those issues,
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
ALLEN HELD FOR HEARING
Bridgeport Storekeeper Claims Liquor He Had Was Kept for Own Pur- poses-Not for Hotel Guests.

Bridgeport, Jan. 19-Henry H. Allen, manager of a clothing store, ar rested yesterday on the charge of the possession of liquor illegally, was held for a hearing before U. s. Commis- sioner Lavery today, as was Harold Lockwood, a hotel bellhop, who also was arrested by federal enforcement agents. Allen claims the liquor was for his own use and that he had mere- ly given Lockwood some for his per sonal use. The officers claim, Lock- wood got the liquor to supply hotel guests.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
SHOWER FOR MISS GRAY

Miss Marion Gray. of 6SS East street, was surprised last evening by members of the Lady Wallace lodge, D. o. S., at the home of her aunt, Mrs Mary Miller of the same address. She was rendered miscellaneous shower. Miss Gray Is soon to become the bride of James Thomson of Ken sington.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-19
DISABLED VETERANS GAIN.
Thousands Earn More As Mechanics
 Than Before War.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 19.-The government will make automobile me- chanics out of several thousands of it's disabled veterans now training in vocational schools Figures announced by Director Forbes of the Vets bureau showed that majority of the ll,420 men in training in mechanical lines are to become automobile workers.
 The average pre-war salaries of the men listed as trainees was s1,3OO year. They are now earning an aver age of 1,400 a year.