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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
DECORATION OF
HOME is TOPIC
BUREAU STUDY
Bureau Plans to Continue Schools
Under Direction of Miss Haugh
Seek Larger Room.
lSnecial to The Argus

Aledo, March 3-As a result of
the success of the schools on inter
Tor decoration given under the aus
pices of the Mercer county nome
bureau at Joy, Hamlet and Viola
plans are being made for similar
schools by other units in the
county.
Il There were IL units represented
at the school, conducted by Miss
Marjorie Haugh of the extension
department of the state university.
The schools were held open TO all
home bureau members and others
interested in the organization.
During this month those who at
tended the sessions will give de-
tailed account of the Information
conveyed at the meetings of their
respective units in place OF the reg
uIar program. During the month
of May, according to Miss Helen
Schouten, advisor, plans are being
made to take up the study OF IN
terror decoration for the living
room. Each member will be re-
quested to bring a drawing of their
living room.
In June a series of home tours
is expected to take place. The sub
tects of study to be taken up at
these meetings include interior
decoration. home management, home
equipment and landscape garden
ing
In placing furniture in homes,
Miss Haugh states each article
must answer one of the following
questions: Is it useful? or is it
beautiful? According to Miss Haugh,
tCo much bric-a-brac is used 10
adorn homes, which results in I'M
necessary work for the housewife.
In each town where the schools
were held the instructor gave a
demonstration on arranging furni-
ture in private home which prov
ed very interesting to the members.
The executive board of the Or
ganization will convene at the
Aledo office Friday morning a. 10
o'clock. During the afternoon the
advisory council will meet At the
meeting plans will be introduced
for the securing of some larger
room where the Saturday market
can be held.
The market staged the last three
Saturdays has in all instances been
a huge success. Each market has
been growing in size. until now it
is considered necessary to secure
larger market room than the
Aledo office where they have been
held.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR ISAAC GRANT
WILL BE SUNDAY
(Snecial Correspondence.)

Galva, March S.-FuneraI services
for Isaac Grant, aged "a, Civil war
veteran, who died on Feb. 81, at the
Soldiers home in Quincy, will be
held at 8 o'clock Sunday after
noon from the Davidson chapel.
The Galva Masonic lodge will have
charge of the service. The W. r.
c. and G. A. r. will attend in a
body. The color bearer, bugler and
firing squad will be legion mem
bers. Interment will be in the Galva
cemetery.
Mr. Grant had been a resident of
Galva for over so years. He was
born in Stark county. in 1888. His
wife passed away several years ago.
The survivors are a daughter. Miss
Louise Grant, of New York, a
brother, Joshua of Galva, and sis
ter, Mrs. Gibbs of Galva.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
/ Today's News of Western Illinois
PLAN MOTHERS
AND DAUGHTERS
BANQUET 18TH
fspecfal correspondenee.l

Geneseo, ILL.,, March S.-Mothers
of the Presbyterian church will en-
terrain the daughters of that or
ganization on Friday, March IT.
The affair is one of the special
events of the church calendar. The
banquet will be served at $50
O'Clock Mrs. Ludlow of Rock Is
land, ILL.,, will be the principal
speaker. Mrs. Ludlow is a member
of the school of religious educa-
ton which is being conducted in
this city under the auspices of the
Church Federation of Geneseo. In
her work at this school Mrs. Lud-
low has proven herself capable
speaker. The program will also in
clude few local speakers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
ATTENDANCE AT
ERIE S. S. GROWS
fSnecia1 Corresnondence.

Erie, March S.-The attendance at
the Erie Methodist Sunday school
is increasing, with the coming of
warmer weather and the abating of
illness. On Sunday 1S1 were in at
tendance, and to accommodate the
classes, the junior department has
been assigned the league room The
primary department occupies the
basement rooms, and the adult
classes the main room. Miss Susie
Pierece's class was the banner class
for attendance, &c being present,
and Mrs. Mary Martins class had
the largest collection, $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
ALTAR SOCIETY OF
KEITHSBURG HOLDS
REGULAR SESSION
Especial Correspondence

tSpeclal correspondence.
Keithsburg, March S.-The altar
society of st. Mary's church met
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J. A.
Mosely. There were 16 members
present. After the regular business
meeting. Father Monaghan gave a
brief talk upon the election of off,
GERS for the society in May at the
time of the first anniversary of the
organization
After social session, the hostess.
assisted by her daughter, Miss Josie
Mosely, served delightful lunch
con. The decorations were sham
rocks and a beautiful white cake
iced in green.
The next meeting will be in April
Mrs. Tom O'Malley and Miss Eliz-
abeth Henderson will entertain the
society at Mrs. O'Malley's home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
VIOLA COUPLE rs
WED IN MONMOUTH
Especial Correspondence

Viola, March 8.-George Fisher
and Miss Mary Brasmer, both of
this place, were united in mar
riage Saturday in Monmouth. The
attendants were Miss Hilda Loseen
and Carl Brasmer, brother of the
bride. The newlyweds returned to
Viola Sunday evening and are Wis
iting with relatives. Mr.. Fisher is
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vol Fisher,
east of town. For the past two
years he has been residing on a
homestead claim in Colorado. Miss
Brasmer is the third daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brasmer, Sr.,
and has lived IN Viola most of her
life.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
OIL COMPANY AT
GENESEO rs NOW
DOING BUSINESS
(SpeciaI Corresnondence

Geneseo, Ill. March S.-Tbe Gen.
eseo Central Oil company is nov
prepared to make deliveries of gaso.
line, kerosene and lubricants to tbs
people of this vicinity. This com.
pany has installed its storage tank,
on the north side of the railroad be,
tween the Bernstein junk yard and
the Nu-Way Manufacturing CON,
pany.
The company has been organized
and will be operated by Elmef
FTagd and Jack Hanson. Mr.. Han,
son has previously been cOnneCtei
with the Standard Oil Co. and Later
with the Mutual Stations Service
company in this city. He will have
charge of the distribution work
No service station will be butt
at present but a service pump will
be installed very soon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
MAIL CARRIERS
ARE FORCED TO
ABANDON ROUTES

'Geneseo, ILL.,, March 8.-The high
waters of Rock river have compe1l-
ed the mail carriers who make the
territory which includes the low
lands north of Geneseo, to discon-
tinue mail service to a number of
rural route patrons. In some in
stances the waters have overf1own
the lowlands to such an extent that
only the farm homes, barns and
other buildings which are on higher
spots, are out of water. Wherever
feeding facilities have been made
quate the cattle have been driven to
the uplands for care until the water
recedes. The warm weather of the
past few days with recent snow
fall has made the roads impossible
in low spots and travel from the
surrounding country into Geneseo
is very light.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08


mon sense to simply treat the skin.
A bottle OF S. S. S. win prove to you
what is happening in your blood. SIS.
is scientific blood cieanser.-it drives
out the impurities which cause eczema,
letter. rash, pimples. boils. blackheads.
blotches and other skin eruptions.
When these impurities are driven out.
you can't stop several very nice things
from happening. Your lips turn nat
urally rosy. Your eyes sparkle. your
complexion clears 1t becomes beau
tifuL Your face looks like that of a
prosperous, rudy, well-fed. refined
gentleman, or IL you are a woman.
your complexion becomes the real kind
that the whole world so admires. S.SS.
Is also q powerful body-builder, be-
cause IL builds new and more blood
cells. That's why II fills out sunken
cheeks. bony neckz. thin limbs. helps
regain lost flesh. 1t costs little to
have this happen to you. 8. s s. Ia
cold at an drug stores. in two sizes
The larger size Ia the more economical
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
FAREWELL PARTY
AT TAYLOR RIDGE
Especial Correspondence

Taylor Ridge, March S.-A num-
Der of girls and boys of this vicin-
ity gave Harold and lone Messen-
ger a pleasant surprise Monday eve
ming. The self-inyited guests took
their baskets with them and lunch
con was served after an evening of
fun. Harold and lone expect to
leave Taylor Ridge with their par
ents in the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
MATHERVuLE AID
WILL GIVE SOCIAL
Especial Correspondence

Matherville, March 8.-The La
dies Aid of the Methodist church
have decided to hold a social March
80 They will serve hamburgers,
pie and coffee. They will also sell
aprons and homemade candy. The
next meeting of the society will take
place at the home of John Durney,
April 5.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
A. L. CAVANAGH rs
LAID TO REST WITH
MILITARY HONORS
Especial Correspondence)

NopeCIdI IUTIHSpOndenCe.D
kewanee. Ill. March S.-With
complete military honors by Ke-
vance post, American Legion. Ar
thur L. Cavanaugh, former we'll
known resident of Sheffield, was
laid to rest in Kewanee Monday.
Bearers were chosen from the EIks
and knights of Columbus lodges of
this city Mr.. Cavanaugh died at
Denver. Colo. Many out-of-town
elatives attended the funeral.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
GALVA SENIORS
REHEARSE PLAY
Especial Correspondence

Galva, March S.-Daily rehear-
sails are being held for the Senior
class play, when Teller Needs a
Friend" to be given on March TO-
The story of the play deals with
funny situations in which the mem
bers of the cast find themselves.
Miss Naomi Wnekleman is direct
ing the play Keith Sloan plays the
leading character, and Russell
Everett, Trevelyn Larson, Lloyd
Spiegel, Anette Nordstrom, Dorothy
Lapan, Maurice Huber, Muriel
Highlander, Evelyn Larson and
Katherine Noyd all have important
parts. Special costumes are being
used
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
OPEN LEGION MEET
WITH NEW RITUAL
Especial Correspondence1 }

Galva, March 8.-Members of the
Galva American Legion attended a
very interesting session at their
hall Monday evening. Several mat
tiers of Importance were discussed.
Refreshments were served. The
meeting was opened up under the
rules of the new American Legion
ritual. There were fifty members
present
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
ERIE WOMEN BUY
NEW FIRE WHISTLE
Especial Correspondence \

Erie, March S.-The fire whistle
which was ordered a short time
ago, arrived Saturday and will soon
be Installed. 1t will be placed
near the pumping station, at the
town hall and will be operated from
the central telephone office. The
Woman's club is responsible for
the purchase of thew histle,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
COBBLER WILL
MOVE TO FARM

Especial C0reSpOndenCe.)
Sheffield, March S.-After cor
Quoting a shoe repair shop here for
several years Levi Clay has sold
his shop and will move his family
onto a farm in the vicinity of East
St Louis.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
SHIP LIVESTOCK
FROM CAMBRIDGE

Especial correspondence
Cambridge, March 8.-There were
eight cars of stock shipped from
Cambridge Monday, seven cars of
cattle and one car of hogs. all
bringing a fair price. All went to
the Chicago market.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
YUMA AID SOCIETY
IN SESSION TO-DAY
(SpeciaI CORRESPONDENT.

Yuma, March S-Mrs. Clyde Wax
was hostess today to the member
of the Rose Hill aid society Their
was a good attendance and the tim
was spent in sewing. Dinner va
served at noon.
The Builders class of the Zum
Sunday school will meet Saturdai
afternoon with Mrs. Doyle Wake.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
Common Sense
About Eczema
and Eruptions!
Here's Something About s. SIS.
That You'll Be Glad to Hear.

You might Just as well know II right
ow,-the cause OF skin eruptions,
pimples, blackheads, boiis and so on.
is right In the blood. There is no get
ting away from It. Science has proved
it We prove IL. You can prove It
When the cause of skin troubles and
teruptions Is in the blood it isn't COM
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
RETURNS HOME.

FSPtCLdI u
Geneseo, Ill, March S.-Mrs.
Henry Koenig returned to her
home in Joliet, Ill, yesterday aft
ernoon after visiting for several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. John
Stein of North State street, who has
been seriously i'll. Mrs. Stein was
reported to be in an improved con-
dition yesterday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
POSTPONE OPERA
WHEN MEMBERS OF
CAST BECOME ILL
(SpeciaI Correspondence)

Erie, March 8.-The operetta,
princess Chrysanthemum," which
was announced for Friday night,
has been postponed until week
later on account of illness among
those taking part The operetta is
being prepared by the Erie high
school under the supervision Of the
musical instructor, Miss Anna
Adams.
The last number in the American
Legion lecture course will be given
Thursday evening and will be an
entertainment by the Philippine
Concert company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
CAMBRIDGE LODGE
POSTPONES PARTY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Cambridge, March S.-The Mystic
chapter of the Order of Eastern
Stars who were to have their an
nual party at Armory hall Friday,
have postponed the event on &C
count of sickness of some of the Of
ficers. The ball and party will
be held at a later date.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
PASTOR rs HOST
TO S. GARRETSON
Especial Correspondence.

Garretson, the speaker that occu-
pied the evening service hour at the
nj. E. church Sunday, was enter
tanned until Monday evening by
Rev. and Mrs. MACEDONIAN, at the
manSe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
CLUB MEMBERS TO
NAME NEEDS TOWN
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

Especial Correspondence
Albany, March S.-The Woman's
club meets Saturday afternoon at
community hall. Each member is
asked to respond to roll call with
her favorite quotation, also to give
Albany's greatest need
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
SODALITY PLANS
BAZAAR NEXT MAY
Especial Correspondence J

Atkinson, March s.-The young
ladies' sodality held their regular
communion Sunday and also held
their special business meeting at
the school hall in the afternoon. 1t
was decided to hold the annual
bazaar some time in May.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
NEW DAUGHTER.
(SpeciaI to The Argus J

Especial to The Argus.)
Atkinson, March S-A baby
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed DeCrane. living near Kewanee,
March Z. Mrs. Glen DeZutter IS
caring for mother and babe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
HOLDS COURT ONE DAY.

Cambridge, March S-Judge W.
T. Church of Aledo held court at
Cambridge Monday and then dis
missed court until Monday, March
10. ]
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
Taken to WATERFOWL.

Alfred Brasmer, aged %, arrested
Monday night at Viola by Sheriff
Fleming on the charge of insanity
was arraigned before the county
court Yesterday and adjudged in
sane by a medical commission COM
posed of Drs. G. II. Moore and IL
L. Walker. He was sentenced TO
the Watertown State asylum for
treatment by Judge Friend L.
Church. Brasmer's condition was
caused from the use Of drugs.
County Clerk F. A. Gibson issued
a marriage license this morning TO
Clark E. Wilson and Mrs Maude
Brown, both of Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08
.ALedo and Mercer County


The work of auditing the books OF
the county officers was resumed
Three members OF the
Republic Audit company or chi
cago commenced in the office OF
Frank A. Gibson, county clerk.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-08

All the news all the ume-The
Argus
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-09-20

tion at 49.4 and the indicated crop at
100000 bales; another placed condi-
ton at 53.2 and indicated yield at g.
100000.
Spot markets oi the south did a
steady volume Of business Of fairly
large proportions. In the early ses-
sions, it was claimed that the basis was
easier, but later and especially toward
the close, it was claimed in many sec
tions that the basis was hardening
again and that owners OF spots were
not as ready sellers as formerly. Pick
making rapid progress in all sections
Of the belt with vast amount Of cot
ton open in the fields.
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prevented wide price movements.

piofouIcu Wiue price HlOFeHtclllS.
The main depressing factor was the
war cloud in the Near East while the
main supporting factor was the in
crcasing disposition to contend that
the present crop will hardly amount
to more than ten million bales. High
est prices were reached at the middle
OF the week when the trading months
were 20 to 36 points over the close of
the preceding week; lowest prices were
reached on the closing session when
they were 46 to 60 points under
The close was at net losses Of 46 to
50 points. October traded as high as
21.5S, fell off to 2O.6t and closed at
20.67. In the spot department prices
lost 3S points on middling, which
closed at 21,00 cents against 1850 on
the close Of this week last year.
Mid-month private bureau condi-
ton reports of the week were the main
cause for further reduction in crop
estimates and at the end of the week
the trade, or good part Of it, was
talking about the total crop in terms
of ten million bales and somewhat un-
der. One private bureau report of the
week placed the percentage Of condi-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-09-20
GOVERNOR HARVEY
AND BRiCE PROTEST.
Both Telegraph to Harding to Urge His
Approval OF Bonus.

Both Telegraph to Harding to Urge His
Approval OF Bonus.
Spartanburg, Sept. 17.-Governor
| Wilson G. Harvey, who was the honor
guest Of the Chamber of Commerce at
the first Forum meeting of the season
FRIDAY night, and who went to Green
vile yesterday, prior to leaving Spar
tanburg, sent a telegram to President
Harding to the effect that he thought
the president should approve the bo-
nus bill recently passed by congress.
Following is copy OF Governor
IIarvey's telegram to the president:
"Spartnnburg, S. c., Sept. &c. 1922.
"Hon Warren G. Harding, President
Of the United States, Washington,
ID. G.
Admitting that defects exist in the
adjusted compensation bill, it Is Seem
ingly what the cx-service men, who
did tho fighting and made the sacri-
fees, want, and this fact, coupled with
it's passage so overwhelmingly by both
houses, would think, warrant your
approval Of the same.
Wilson G. Harvey, Governor"
Iithcr X. Brlce, commander of the
American Legion for the department
Of South Carolina, yesterday sent
President Harding telegram, urging
him to sign the bonus act recently
passed by congress. Following is a
copy Of Mr. Brice's telegram:
"Spartanburg, S. c., Sept. l6, 1922
Hon. Warren G. Harding, President
OF the United States, Washing
ton, ID. G.
The congress Of the United States
having by an overwhelming majority
acknowledged the obligation of this
government to the eX-service men
and having passed tho adjusted COM
pensation bill, l wish to request and
urge that you make this bill law by
your signature.
Tho ex-seryice man of this state is
also experiencing difficulty in finding
a source OF revenue sufficient to pay
his acknowledged obligations.
"Luther r. Brice.
Commander, the American Legion,
Department Of South Carolina"
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LANFORD NEWS

Lanford, Sept. lS.-The resignation
Of Dr. Graves l.. Knight as pastor, was
offered at the conclusion Of the Sun
day morning service. With regret and
reluctance as expressed by all in the
discussion Of the motion to accept his
resignation, the congregation voted to
accept the request OF the pastor to take
effect with the close Of the present
service
DR.. knight has accepted position
on the faculty of Anderson college and
| finds that his duties will be heavy and
the distance too great for his physical
strength.
lie has been pastor here for only a
short while and in this time has made
many anad lasting friends through his
untiring efforts and interest and SYM
| pathy in all departments OF the work
Of the church. His influence will be
| missed not only in his church but the
entire community, who learned to love
him and his most helpful companion
| Our very best wishes will follow them
to their new home at Anderson col
Ilege, and the work he has begun there
as dean Of the faculty.
Mrs. j. p. Patterson and Miss jamie
| Werts were visitors in Laurens last
Saturday.
Capt. John Garris Of Lilleland, who
teaches agriculture in four high
schools near Columbia was a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs ]. S. Hig-
gins this week end
Miss Mary Higgins left Monday
morning for Limestone college where
she enters the junior class this session.
A delegation Of B. Y. P. U. workers
from Friendship church led by Miss
Sara Lou Bobo, met with the Lanford
organization Sunday night and they
had a most interesting meeting. Miss
Bobo lis a very earnest and forceful
speaker and certainly did make the
Bible study delight to all present
Miss Vivian Brooker has entered the
Woodruff high school.
Miss Ruth Prince entertained the
following schoolmates Saturday night,
Misses Lille Mae Cox, Margaret Wal
drep, Eleanor Drummond, Irene Carl
ton and Frank Burgess, in most
charming way.
Miss Allie Mae Taylor gave lawn
party Saturday evening which was
| much enjoyed by all.
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Citation for Letters OF Administration

C'topiVh iUI vi
State of South Carolina,
County OF Laurcns.
BY 0. G. Thompson, Probate Judge:
Whereas Eliza Burns and Mamie
Roper made suit to me to grant them
Letters OF Administration Of the estate
and effects Of j.. r. Burns.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said L. e. Burns
deceased, that they be and appear be-
tore me, in the Court OF Probate, to be
held at Laurens Court House, Laurcns,
). c., on the 2t9h day Of September,
1922 next, after publication hereof at
II o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause. If any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 14th day
Of September Ammo Domini 1922.
0. G. THOMPSON,
fO-20-A j. p. L. G..
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WACO War on the Fly,

Among the $50 different kinds Of
bacteria and other organisms taken
from the bodies of house flies by differ
ent investigators are infantile diar-
rhoea, typhoid fever, anthrax, food
poisoning, amoebic dysentery, ab.
scesses, leprosy, tapeworms, hook
worms, bubonic plague, conjunctivltis,
summer complaint, tuberculosis, en-.
terltis, trachoma, erysipelas, gas gan.
creme, stomach worms, pinworms and
Ophthalmia.