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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
ALEDOANS AGED
AND OTHERWISE
ALL SKATE NOW
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo. Jan. 23.-At last the NUM-
cipal skating pond at Aledo has be-
come a reality and both young and
old enjoy themselves upon its sur
face.
willie, my skate came off
again." is commonly heard coming
from some feminine voice. The
young Sir Galahad in mention
rushes to his mate and after kneel-
ing before her. freezing his fingers,
controlling his temper while his pals
shout, 'rLookit Willie and his girl, y
the skate is on the two are off.
Willie is rewarded with a rosy
smile and would never think of
trading places with any of his pals.
There is a frequency of the calls
for assistance and now the ques-
! ton arises, do the boys purpose
,ly leave their fair ones skates
tied loose or do the girls maneuver
to lose them?
The pond is located on West
Fourth street on the block known
as the old ball diamond. The city
authorities are in charge and the
fire company has been flooding
the space regularly for the past
few days.
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RIvALSEvENU UP
COUNTFOR YEAR
Especial Correspondence

Atkinson, Jan. 23-Atkinson high
school eyened up the years stand
ing with Annawan high school Fri
day night by sending them down to
defeat, 81 to Is. Annawan won
from Atkinson early in the season
on their own floor by one point.
The two schools are strong rivals
in athletics and great interest is
being manifested by each in the
first game of the Henry county
tournament to be played at Geneseo
next Friday night, The result OF
the game will determine the years
supremacy.
The Atkinson team used a FIVE
man defense to good advantage and
this. with their ability to connect
with long baskets. determined the
winner. Ralph Graham. Atkinson
center, starred. He scored three
baskets from the center of the floor
and was in the play at all times
The game was hard fought through
out and many personal fouls were
called. Two men were lost to An
nawan and one to Atkinson by the
personal foul rule. The lineups
and SCOraS follow
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
SHERRARD TEAMS
TAKE TWO GAMES
FROM PREEMPTION
Especial Correspondence. J

Presumption. Jan. pa large
number of people from Presumption
and the surrounding vicinity drove
TO Sherrard Friday night, where
they attended a double-headar bas-
ketball game between the teams of
Presumption Community high school
and Sherrard Community high
school, which was held in the SPLEEN
did auditorium of the new high
school building. Sherrard won
both tits.
The girls teams played the first
game, which was refereed by Sus-
annah Clarke of Presumption. and
annah Clarke of Presumption. The
score was % to 3, favor of Sherrard
After the first 10 minutes of pIav
between the boys teams. there was
no doubt of the victory. BiehI of
Rock Island refereed the tilt. The
final score was so to Z. Sherrard
will play Coal Valley at Sherrard
on Jan. 27, Following is the lineup
for the latter game.
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ENJOY BANQUET
Fifty-fOur Attend Meeting of As
ISOLATION at GeneseO Hotel Fri
day Evening.
Especial Correspondence)

Geneseo, Jan. 23.-The Henry
County Automobile Trade associa-
ton met in this city Friday even
ing and enjoyed a banquet which
was served at the GeneseO hotel.
The party of "a persons had as
sembIed at GAS. Music for the ev-
ening was furnished by MilIer's or
chestra
A G. Soderberg of GaIva. presi-
dent of the association, called the
meeting TO order after which he
requested c. f. Moberg of the
Geneseo branch of the Tracy
Motor corporation to act as toast
master.
Attorney Henry Waterman of this
city was the first speaker, address,
ing the members of the association
on the topic. Hard Roads" Mr.
Waterman gave a detailed account
of the hard road construction which
had been done in Henry county
He also told of the work which
will be undertaken this year. It is
his opinion that the road work
from the tri-cities to Princeton will
be completed and ready for traffic
about August 1.
Mr.. Harrington. advertising man
ager of the Moline Pillow company.
gave a very interesting address on
The Present Business Situation"
Mr.. Harrington is in q position
which enables him to view country
wide conditions, the observation of
which formed the basis of his talk
in which he nredicfed much hot
ter business within the next few
months.
Walter Vom Bruch of the Vom
Bruch evangelistic party. told of
his experiences as an automobile
dealer in Los Angeles. Cal, with
the High Pressure System" of in
tensive craftsmanship and the re-
suits attained by this method.
Wesley Smith of this city was the
next speaker introduced by Toast
master Moberg. He gave a short
history of aviation and very inter
estingly told of some of his exper-
fences while with the aviation serv-
ice of this country during the world
war.
At the close of the banquet the
business meeting of the association
was held. This led to a further in
formal discussion of the hard road
problem.
The local arrangement for the
banquet were in charge of c. F.
Moberg. who is also vice president
of the association. The next meet
ing will be held at the Parkside
hotel at Kewanee. Feb. IA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
COMMUNITY CLUB
ELECTS OFFICIALS
Especial Correspondencel

Bowling, Jan. ga large crowd
attended the meeting of the Pleas
ant Ridge Community club Friday
evening. During a business session
a membership drive was arranged
for Two teams with Ben Curtis
and Clifford Titterington as cap
tains, will compete in getting new
members and renewals of member
ships. The contest will last for
two weeks. The team obtaining the
most members will be treated to an
oyster supper.
The annual election of officers
took place, Mrs. Lawrence Peter
son being reelected president 9th
er officers were vice president, Ben
Curtis; secretary. Harold Moffitt:
treasurer, Hugh Wangelin. A most
enjoyable program of orchestra and
vocal music and readings was Civ
Ell by a group of Rock Island young
folks. Refreshments were served
during the social hour.
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Aled0 and Mercer County
sides others interested in home
hureau work will be invited.

sides others interested in home
bureau work will be invited.
Miss Haugh and Miss Harriet
Phillips will be in Mercer county
March 1928 to meet with the boys
and girls club leaders for the
planning of this years work. -Four
clubs are being sponsored by the
home bureau and are: Garment
making, canning, bread and straw
berry. The latter has not held
much prominence and steps will be
taken to make it so this year. a
strawberry firm in the southern
part of the state is offering 100
plants for 60 cents and 200 plants
for $1.10, to the boys and girls OF
the home and farm bureau clubs
Miss Mabel Wilkerson, who has
been assisting with the member
ship drive here will return the
middle OF February and take up
the work again. The members in
charge are well pleased with the
campaign to date.
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MRS. OLDS HOST TO
ALBANY SOCIETY
(SpeciaI CORRESPONDENCE.

Albany, Jan. 23.-The Missionary
was entertained Friday afternoon
by Mrs. c. A Odds. who was assist
society of the Presbyterian church
ed by Mrs. George Wells. After
the meeting an impromptu social
hour was enjoyed, Mrs. Fannie
Langford being chosen guest OF
honor, it being her birthday. Dainty
little cakes and Russian tea were
served and Mrs. Langford was pre-
scented with a gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Trent, bride
and groom, arrived Thursday night
from Bottineau, S. D., and are visit
ing at the home of Mr.. Trents
mother, Mrs. Maude Beardsworth.
Mr.. Trent is looking for location
to engage in the garage business.
Miss Helen Wakeman of Rock
Falls is in town endeavoring to sell
the Mutual Lyceum course for next
winter.
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END CAMP AIGN
WITH 3 LARGE
MEETS SUNDAY
Large Crowd Hears Evangelist Vom
Bruch Preach Final Sermons
of Series.

Geneseo, Jan. 23.-The Union
Evangelistic services in this city
came TO a close, after a three
weeks campaign, with the meeting
last night at the Armory. The fore
noon meeting crowded the Armors
to hear Evangelist Harry Vom
Bruch deliver a very able sermon
on the topic. How to Live the Sue
cessful Christian Life" The men S
meeting at o'clock in the after
noon was we'll attended. when the
evangelist spoke on the unique
topic of The Biggest Fool in
Geneseo," basing his remarks on
the story of Samson and Delilah as
found in the Old Testament. Rev.
James Daubney of the Rescue Mis-
sion of Rock Island, also spoke and
gave the testimony Of his exper-
fence.
A fine musical program preceded
the sermon, in the evening, the sub
ject of which was THE Unanswered
Question. This is generally con-
ceded to have been one of the best,
if not the strongest, inspirational
address of the entire campaign.
Twentyone persons made public
confession of faith and their declar-
alton of dedicating themselves to q
life of Christian service.
During the series of these revival
services, 1856 persons have acknowl-
edged themselves as converts to the
cause of Christianity of the Pro-
testant churches
Evangelist Harry Vom Branch
during last nights service thanked
all who had so faithfully supported
the campaign, acknowledged CRATE
fully the personal attention which
had been extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Vom Branch and to himself.
hoping that it had been their ability
to re-awaken greater church inter
est in Geneseo which would reflect
better Christian evangelistic
party have made large numbers Of
personal friends.
They will open another campaign
in the Baptist church at Waukegan,
beginning next Sunday, Jan. 90
Harry VOm Bruch left Geneseo on
an early train this morning Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Fom Bruch will
remain in Geneseo until tomorrow
evening.
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DURNINC'S TRIAL
WILL BE IN MAY
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, Jan. 23.-Attorneys Tor
Fred Burning were granted a con-
tinuance of the case in Mercer
county court Saturday until the
next term of court which is in May.
Two charges are filed against the
defendant for operating an automo-
bile while under the influence OF
liquor. He is being held in the
county Jail under 5000 bonds. He
was arrested in the forepart OF
December after featuring in a car
smashup. Last week he plead not
guilty to the charges and after an
unsuccessful quest for attorneys,
Judge Friend L. Church appointed
Attorneys James A. Allen and Wal
ter L. Mannon to represent him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
GALVA BRIEFS

Word was received here this
! week that Mrs. Nancy J. Carver,
aged 81 years. a former resident
here, had passed away at her home
at Hollywood. Cal, at the home of
her son. Grant d. Carver Mr. and
Mrs. Carver resided on a farm near
Galva for many years. From here
the family moved to Galesburg.
Eighteen years ago the family NOV
ed to California, where they have
resided sicne.
City Expenses.
The expenses of the CITY for the
first half of January were S641.95,
as follows: incidentals. $3.50: streets
and walks, $3.50; electric lights,
SCI; cemetery, s9461; police de-
partment. 500; parks. $3.50; gar
bage, 1910; waterworks. $315.74
On State Committee.
The news has been received
here that Fred W. Hudson had
been appointed as a member of the
distribution committee of the Hill
nois Elks' association.
Visiting Parents.
Frank Trunnell of Graettinger.
Iowa, is here visiting his parents
and their family. Mr. Trunnell for
merly lived here He recently lost
his wife
Returns Home.
Miss Della Perkins, who was re-
gently operated upon at ST. Fran
els hospital in Kewanee. has re-
turned to her home in this city.
Elect Officers.
The members of the Busy Bees
have elected the following officers:
president. Mrs. Bertha Kelly: vice
president. Mrs. Edith Kewley: sec
rotary. Miss Nellie Sanders: treas
urer. Mrs. Elizabeth Killip:. press
reporter, Mrs. wilma Lupfer.
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HAVE SUNDAY FIRE
AT ATKINSON POST
Especial to The Argus. }

Atkinson, Jan. 23.-Fire, discov-
cred in the American legion rooms
in the Catour and Rumler building
at o'clock yesterday morning,
were extinguished before much
damage was done.
The blaze was discovered by
August Lievens, the ianitor, who
sleeps in the legion rooms. The
alarm was Immediately given and
a volunteer fire department soon
had the flames under control. De-
fective wiring was given as the
cause of the confiagration. A few
pieces of furniture in the post
rooms was burned and some of
the stock in the soft drink parlor
below was damaged. No insurance
was carried on either place.
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ALEDO MASONS TO
CONFER DEGREES
ON CLASS OF Is
Especial to The Argus

AIedo, Jan. 23.-Thursday after
noon and evening the Aledo coun-
Gil No. "a, Royal and Select Mas
tiers, will confer the degree on Is
candidates.
The event starts at 1870 p. m at
the Masonic temple. Out of town
guests to be present will be Z. W.
Hollandsworth, past grand master
of Canton. ILL.,, and H. L. Kelley of
Peoria: Dinner will be served at
6 p. m. The work will be taken up
again at 1880 in the evening fol-
lowed by a smoker at 10 O'Clock.
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STREATOR HIGH
IS DEFEATEDBY
CENESEO FIVE
Boys Not Slowed Up By Hard Cana
With st. Ambrose and Have
Little Trouble.
Especial Correspondence

J
Geneseo, Jan. 23.-The basket.
ball fans of Geneseo enjoyed an
other good game Saturday night
when The Geneseo high school team
won from the representatives ~
the Streator, Ul) high school Inv
a score of % to 10.
After the victory over the 81 Am
brose Juniors on the previous
evening it was a question in tbe
minds of the fans whether the Cen
eseo boys could come back for an
other hard battle with Streator oD
the following night. Streator came
to GeneS@ with an advance reputa-
ton of being a very good team
Coach Dale of Streator was unfor-
tunate in the fact illness COmpeIled
the absence from the team of War
ner, who plays center and the hest
point getter of the team. Two mem
bers of the team, Abrams and An
derson, are undoubtedly the best
long-shot basket shooters who have
appeared here. Practically every
basket was made from the middle
of the floor by these players and
were made so clearly that they
could not be termed lucky.
Geneseo opened the game with a
spirit and dash which had the
Streator boys bewildered in the first
few minutes of play. AS with ST.
Ambrose, Peanuts" Schultz again
registered the first counts when he
tossed a field goal and soon after
added another. A free throw BY
Captain A Schultz had previously
earned another point making Gen
eseo five points against nothing for
Streator at he end OF me first
quarter.
Two more baskets from The floor
by Peanuts" and another free
throw by Captain Schultz gave Gen
eseo two field goals from long
shots. The half closed, Genese0
10, Streator 4.
Wiesjahn fell into his stride in
the third quarter and continued his
good game to the end. scoring five
field goals in this half. Peanuts"
added two of the five baskets Clged
in this period. in spite OF being
tlOSCAR 6uGil ut4a al NetAb4 AA-Gt44-Eu
four baskets and 4 free throw in the
same time, the third quarter end
ing. Geneseo 20, StraatOc Is.
Continuing a most aggressive
game the Geneseo team with two
substitutions held Streator to one
basket in the final period while
they themselves counted four. The
final count being Geneseo IS.
StreatOr Is.
Kaufman of Davenport, and Allen
of Pennington, Ill. will be the Off
Gals in the tourney assuring the
presnece of two capable men to
conduct the play. Both men viii
work in each game, one as referee
and the other as umpire.
The first game of the tournament
on Thursday evening will be be
tween the team of the American
Legion Of Cambridge and The Cen
eseo Independents This game has
been booked 10 fill the two game
schedule of the evening as A pha
has been compelled TO drop out Of
the school tourney.
The score of Saturday nights
game is as follows.
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FAREWELL AFFAIR
FOR M'KAY FAMILY

Aledo, Jan. 23.-Saturday night 4
farewell party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William NC
Kay at Buffalo Prairie. MIR. and
Mrs. Mckay are leaving soon for
Gibson, Iowa, where a new home
will be made. Nearly one hundred
were present at the event which
proved delightful affair. Dancing
was the main feature of entertain
ment. During the evening a splen-
did oyster supper was served. Sew
eral Aledoans were present at the
party.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
KEWANEE TO VOTE
ON SCHOOL. BONDS
(Special Correspondencel

Kewanee, ILL.,. Jan. 23.-Conges-
ton in the public schools of Ke-
vance is becoming quite a prob
lem for the board of education. Ac-
cordingly, at a special meeting, the
board decided to go before the peo-
pie of Kewanee and ask the priv
ilege to issue school bonds not to
exceed 100000 and to increase the
school levy not to.exceed per
cent The time Of The election will
probably be Feb. IL.
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Recovering From Burns.

Miss Amy Hosford, who is attend
ing the University of Illinois, re-
turned to the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hosford, Fri
day evening, to recover from the
effects of burns about the head and
the resultant nervous shock re-
ceived at the university a few days
ago. Miss Hosford was using a hair
curler which was overheated to the
extent that her hair began to burn.
Before given relief she had suffered
the loss of considerable hair by
burning, and also scalp wounds
which have been very painful Miss
Hosford will return to the univer-
sity as soon as her wounds have
healed sufficiently to permit her TO
resume her studies.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
MINERAL WOMAN Is
CALLED BY DEATH

Mineral. Jan. 23.-Mrs. Julia
Bryan died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Julia Boswell, Fri
day afternoon at Kewanee. Mrs
Buswell had lived the last few
years with her sons, Charles and
George. She was SO years of age
at the time of her death.
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Program is Arranged.

In connection with the big dinner
and supper to be given under the
auspices of the Foresters and Altar
society for the benefit of ST. An
thongs church Wednesday, a fine
program has been arranged. There
will be prize bowling contests in
the afternoon, beginning at 1:30,
and following supper in the evening
cards will be played. Prizes will
be awarded to the best bean and
rummy players.
Committee Meets.
The budget committee Of the
Congregational church met at 3
o'clock this afternoon at the home
of Mrs. W. A. Mussey and contin-
ued the work started a week ago.
Jan. 30 has been set as the day for
the opening of the every member
canvass of the church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
KEWANEE HIGH TO-
PICK CONTESTANT
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, Ill, Jan. 23.-Prelimi-
nary contest to decide Kewanee
high schools representative in the
Big Eight Girls Declamatory con-
test, at Geneseo, Feb 10, will be
held Tuesday at the high school.
Keen interest is manifested in the
competition The contestants are:
Catherine Loomis. Eileen Moore,
Dorothy Baethke. Opal Carroll,
Priscilla Lowe. Edrina Emmerson,
Jane Girvin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
KEWANEE MAN
DIES TODAY
fSpeciaI to The Argus.l

Kewanee. Jan. pa. 5. Saun-
ders, a resident of Kewanee TOT lle
last 80 years. died today at MS
home. Mr.. Saunders was wldeiF
known in Odd Fellows circles. MAJ
ing held the office of district depu''
for many years.
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ATKINSON MAY
PAVE STREET
Especial Correspondence

Atkinson, Jan. 23.-Atkinson. one
of the smallest towns in Henry
county, may soon boast of a paved
street. The COnsoer Engineering
company, authorized to make a
survey and estimate of the cost of
grading State street, began work
Friday They are working on State
street between Exchange and Hen
ry streets. Estimates of the cost
of paving will be secured later.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23
PORT BYRON WINS
FROM COAL VALLEY
BY % TO 4 SCORE
Especial Correspondence

Port Byron, Jan. 23-Pert Byron
high school defeated Coal Valley
high Friday evening by a score of
% to A. The local team had the
visitors outclassed in every depart
ment of the game Coal Valley did
not register point in the second
half The lineups and score fol-
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PREACHER WILL
GIVE CURE FOR
KEWANEE'S ILLS
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, Jan. 23.-Rev. P
A. Hultgren, the preacher
detective of Kewanee, who is
bringing scores of bootleg
gers to time, announces a
special sermon for this week
at his church, the topic to be
whats Wrong With Ke-
wanee?" He issues a cordial
invitation to everybody and
states that reserved seats for
bootleggers and all other law
breakers, will be available.
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Birthday PARTY.

Mrs. Frank Till celebrated her
birthday yesterday. Guests at the
Till home during the day numbered
50. A bounteOus dinner was serv-
ed at noon, and supper in the eve
ming The afternoon was spent with
music, and games.
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ERIE DEFEATS
THOMPSON HIGH
Especial Correspondence.)

Erie, Jan. 23.-In one of the most
exciting games played this season,
the Erie five defeated the Thomp-
son high team Friday night. the
final score being % to 81. At the
enc OF the tilt the score was tieo,
10 t. 10, in the extra five minutes
PLAYED, Erie made two baskets and
Thompson one. giving Erie the
long end of the score. Echeibarg-
er was easily the star of the game.
Erie will play Prophetstown on
Jan Il The lineup was:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-23

The next game is to be played
with East Moline at Port Byron,
Jan. %.
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FIRE DESTROYS
SANQUIST HOME
Especial Correspondence

Cambridge. Jan. 23.-FITP a.
o'clock yesterday afternoon SWEEP
the residence of 0. F. Sanqui7t. the
home being practically a total loss.
Part of the household goods on The
first floor were saved. The blaze
originated in the chimney me
firemen responded 10 the call
promptly. but owing 10 the eA-
treme cold. it took sometime TO ge-
the water on the flames The loss
is estimated at $1,000. OF when
S1,400 on the residence and sow
on the contents was covered by IN
surance.
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The Pleasure club met with Mr..
and Mrs. c. E Wescott Friday eve
ming. Dinner was served and the
evening spent playing 500. DR.. s.
T. Currier and Mrs. L. a. Carroll
won the prizes.
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SHEFFIELD POST
SPONSORS DANCE
Especial Correspondence. J

Sheffield, Jan 23.-The II. F.
Hartz Post of the American Legion
gave a dance at the Sheffield opera
house Friday evening. Ronstrom's
orchestra of Kewanee furnished the
music The legion posts at Buda
and Bradford also held benefit
dances the same evening.
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Suffers Stroke.

Mrs. Jesse Crowder aged about
60 years, suffered a stroke of paraI-
ysis last night The stroke occur
red at about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Crow
der makes her home with her
danughter, Mrs. Frank White.