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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
RAPID sale OF
MOVIE TICKETS
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Feb 8-The sale OF
tickets for "Alice in Wonderland,
the moving picture which will be
shown at the Wigwam theatre for
the benefit of the kindergarten II
the Geneseo schools on Friday
night and Saturday morning and
afternoon, has been very success
full. One lady solicitor has sold
nearly 100 tickets. Each of the
four wards of the city is in charge
of a Chairman, having under her
direction, large committee Of
ladies, who are making a house to
house canvass for the sale of
tickets.
A committee consisting of Mes
danes Harry Weimer, Lynds, John
DePauw, Rawley, NJ. Holt, Rich
mond, King, Haggelin, Magee, Fer
guson and D. Martin, will have
charge of the sale of home made
cady, ice cream and cones, which
will be conducted at all shows.
Coffee and doughnuts will be Of
fered for sale Friday, night and
Saturday afternoon. Mesdames
Sheldon Bradley, Ellis, H With
row, Fragd, West and Berger, are
the members of the refreshment
committee.
The purpose Of the benefit movie
shows. of which Alice in Wonder
land" is first of a series of four, IS
to raise money for additional kin
dergarten equipmnt, provide music
and to arouse greater interest in
the work being done in that depart
ment
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MERCER DAIRY
ORGANIZATION
Near REALITY
Fany Farmers Are Highly in Fa.
yor of PrOiect-T0 Hold An
other Meeting Soon.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Feb. 8.-Plans are being
made to organize a dairy mems as
ISOLATION in Mercer county for those
especially interested in the Jersey
creed. At a meeting held at the
farm bureau Office here a short time
ago the project was looked upon
with much favor, but no publicity
was given out until now that it be-
gins to look like a reality.
p. s. Richey, advisor of the To-
eal farm bureau gave excellent
reasons for the perfecting of the
organization of which a few fol-
low:
That there be an increased effort
made in the selection of high pro-
ducing animals and a wedding out
Of poor producers. For the protec-
ion of owners and consumers that
.ubercular cows be found out and
disposed Of That greater benefits
IAN be derived by the working of
he organization than by the mem
oers separately.
Several features of especial in
.erest to farmers of this county
we're brought up at the meeting II
the organization is perfected with
10 or more members, G. w. Bridge
ford & Son of Millersburg have
made the outstanding offer of a
purebred Jersey bull for use of the
members. To the member posses
sing the highest producing cow.
James A. Wells will give a COW of
equal or better producing qualities
as a prize. Mr.. Bridgeford reports
having a Jersey COW which pro-
duced rs pounds of butter last
month. Honorable mention is Civ
en- an animal producing so pounds
by national stock papers.
In the near future another meet
ing of interested farmers will be
aeld aud it IS expected that the or
ganizat.9n will be perfected.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
WATSON HOME rs
RAZED BY FLAMES
Especial to The Argus.)

A'eio, Feb. S.-A short time after
noon yesterday the Jesse Watson
1arm home, two miles east and one
mile south of Aledo, was burned
% the ground The home was
owned by J. E. Watson OF Aledo
whose son operated the farm on
which it stood. With the exception
IF the fruit in the cellar, practic-
ally ali the contents of the home
were saved. The origin 0f the
blaze is not known. The fire start
ed on the roof and worked down, it
being supposed that a spark from
he chimney started the cOnflagra-
-.ion. When il was seen that the
home could rot be saved, the neigh
bors helped clear the house of all
movable furniture. A short time
after the structure collapsed the
Two brick chimneys fell.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
CENESEO LODGE
OBSERVES 23RD
ANNIVERSARY
Daughters Of American Re5a,us,..
Stage PrOgram-0Ver 200 PEI.
pie in Attendance.
(Special Corresnondcnce


Geneseo, Ill, Feb. S.-Tba c.
SEQ Chapter of Daughters NJ u.
American Revolution observed ~
23rd anniversary of its organig-
ton Monday evening. al No..
Workers hall. About two buns.I,
members and friends of the 60
ter attended the meeting. wbis
was one of the most pleasant )
fairs in the seasons activities of IL.
chapter.
Mrs. c. NJ. Bills, regent Of IL
chapter, presided, being in char
of the evenings program. The M
part of the program presented II
ing Pictures" with spotlight eTm.
The picture titles were unaupopps
ed, the solution being left to IN.
audience, which was guided in tbs
selection by appropriate musp
which presented the title most AL
propriately. The cosuming a6s
character representations of bs
living pictures" drew much fava.
able comment.
The second part of the prograA
was the presentation of the play.
let, "MiSs Nibbs' Novelty Sbobs
About twenty-five doll models wers
displayed.
After the program refreshmens
were served and an hour or mon
of social intercourse enjoyed TbI
next meeting of the chapter will Bal
held Feb. % at the home Of ths
regent, Mrs. c. NJ. Bills. on Souts
State street. WashingtOn's birtb
day will be observed at this meet
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
ORDER REMOVAL
SLOT MACHINES
IN MATHERVIILE
Especial Correspondence.

Matherville, Feb. S-The village
board held its regular meeting Mon
day night and ordered all slot ma
chimes out of the restaurants. They
also request all persons not to loaf
around the telephone Office unless
they have business there, and also
ordered the curtains taken from the
windows in the Office. Mr.. McCos-
lin was at the meeting and asked
the assistance of the board in get
ting the Rock Island Southern
railroad to open the waterway on
his premises and the clerk was in
structed to write the attorney gem
eral. There was formerly a tile
running through and under the
track. but it broke and now there
is from eight to IA feet OF water on
the McCoslin place.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
CAST FOR LEAGUE
PLAY Is SELECTED
Especial Correspondence. }


Hillsdale, Feb S.-Miss Lucille
Pawlison, English instructor of the
high school, has selected the cast
for the Community league play
And Home Came Ted" which will
be given this month. Miss Pawli-
son will have entire supervision Of
rehearsals. The league will meet
tonight for its regular session. At
the last meeting the first and sec
ond basketball squads were chosen
by the coach, F. D. Meme. On Feb.
Is the league will have a party at
the Ray Palmer home, the hostess
being Miss Lucille Pawlison and
Mrs. Palmer.
A special feature of tonight's
meeting will be the presence of
Shepherd Garretson of Chicago,
superintendent of the Illinois divi-
sion of the United Welfare Bureau.
He will give an address and several
vocal selections. Thursday night he
will appear at the high school
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MILAN Girl
WEDS TODAY
Especial to The Argus.0

Milan, Feb. S.-Miss Annie Vetter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Vetter of Milan, and Samuel Caroth-
ers of Taylor Ridge, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Carothers, were
united in marriage by Rev. Fred
Rolf at the parsonage of the Church
of Peace at IL o'clock this morn
ing. Miss Vetter wore a suit of
navy blue tricotine and straw hat
to match. After the ceremony the
young couple left for visit at the
home. of the brides brother,
Charles Vetter, at Eldridge, Iowa.
The new home will be on a farm
near Milan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
LITERARY CLUBS
OF VIOLA, RIVALS
IN BASKETBALL
Especial Correspondence. J

Viola, Feb. S.-The Swastika and
Athleman high school literary So
cieties met in basket game at the
opera house Monday evening. All
during the year there has been con-
siderable rivalry between the two
societies as the game was very ex-
citing. The score was 81 to 10 in
favor of the Swastikas. Game was
called at o'clock with Martyr
Frazier as referee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
HOLD CLINIC
FOR CRIPPLES
AT KEWANEE
Red Cross and Rotary Club Bring
Famous Cbildren's Surgeon
to City Hospital
Especial Correspondence.)

Kewanee, ILL.,, Feb. S.-Crippled
children of Kewanee and Henry
county were given real benefit at
the clinic held at St Francis hos
pital here yesterday under the di-
rection of DR.. c. W.. East of Spring
field, celebrated for his knowledge
of the ills of children and their de-
formities. Sixteen children received
treatment. There was an excellent
attendance of laymen, doctors,
nurses and others including: Miss
Hoey, county tuberculosis nurse;
Mrs. Elmquist, Kewanee school
nurse; Mrs. T. Harry Jones, civic
nurse; Mrs. Adams, Wethersfield
school nurse and representatives
from the Henry county chapter of
the Red Cross. The clinic was
sponsored by the Henry county
chapter Red Cross, and the Rotary
club of kewanee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
FUND FOR new
ALEDO CHURCH
GROWING FAST
Members In Charge Of Drive Are
Well Pleased With Spirit Shown
by Contributors.
Especial to The Argus. }

Aeldo, Feb. Sat noon today
the drive for funds for the erection
of a new First Presbyterian church
passed the $4,000 mark on its
way to the $4,000 top.
Chairman Robert L. Watson in
charge of the canvassing commit
tee reports that but trifle over
half OF the territory has been COW
cred and the project is being looked
upon with favor by all concerned.
He also stated that a generous
spirit was being shown and that
the top would be reached long be-
fore the money was needed. A
meeting of the committees was held
recently and assignments were
made for the continuance of the
work. A huge thermometer in the
church registers the amounts
turned in.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
LAST RITES FOR
MRS. S. E. EDWARD
Especial Correspondence. }

Aledo, Feb. S.-Funeral services
for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Edward.
aged 73 years, who died yesterday
morning at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Flora Macklin, at Rock Is
land, will be held in Aledo tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock from the
Morrison funeral parlors. DR.. Sam
ual Van Pelt of the First Methodist
church will officiate Interment
will be in the Aledo cemetery. For
several years Mrs. Edwards resided
in Aledo and was well known here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
FATHERS NIGHT
Is OBSERVED BY
GENESEO LEGI0.
(Snecial Corresnondence

Geneseo, Ill, Feb S.-Shsug
Post No. $50, American Legi0s
and the Woman's Auxiliary held
joint meeting at the Legion hall L.,
evening. Fathers Night was Oh
served with a large membership
Shearer post and fathers and Oths
guests present. The ladies serYa
refreshments after a program hsl
been given which was Of pleasl.
interest to those in attendance
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
REYNOLDS TEAM
WINS TILT WITH
BOWLING, 9 TO 8
Especial Correspondence

Reynolds, Feb. 8.-With but one
point in the lead, the Reynolds In
dependent basket tossers won a
game with the Bowling team, last
night, the final count being to $.
The tilt was one of the best played
in Reynolds this season and a good
crowd was in attendance. At the
end of the first half the score stool
8 to 8, favor of Bowling. The line
ups:
Reynolds-Conway, IF; Olson, If;
Schleuter, C; Phillips. rg; Brown,
lg.
Bowling-Moffitt, lg; Cromptou.
rg; Blowser, C; Sherer, If; Curtis,
IF.
Substitutes-Reynolds Petit for
Conway; O'Leary for Phillips.
Bowling: Bloswer for Sherer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
DRUGGISTS AT
KEWANEE MEET
Especial Corresnondence J

Geneseo, III, Feb. 8.-Charles NJ.
Lynds, Dante n. Stamm and Elmer
WiedenhOeft were in Kewanee yes
terday to attend a meeting of the
Stark-Henry County Druggists as
sociatiOn. A very interesting pro-
gram was given at the Parkside
MOTEL. at which the banquet was
also served. The speakers on the
program included the president of
the state druggists association,
who delivered a splendid address.
Elmer Wiedenhoeft of this city is
secretary of the association.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
ANNAWAN LODGE
ALBANY GUESTS
(Snecfal Corresnondence.

Albany. Feb. S.-The local lodge
of Knights of Pythias entertained
last night II members of the Anna
wan lodge, who braved a cold 40
mile drive to be present and eX-
emplify the work in the second and
third degrees. The visitors were
RECALLED with hot lunch when they
arrived and later all partook of an
appetizing oyster supper.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
SURPRISE PASTOR,s WIFE.
Especial Correspondence.

IopeCIdI OOFTBSpOndenCe
Geneseo, ILL.,, Feb. S.-The ladies
of the First Lutheran church yes
'terday surprised the wife of their
pastor, Mrs. w. x. Magnuson, when
a large number of them called at
her home on South State street.
The surprise was planned in hon
or of a birthday anniversary, upon
which Mrs. Magnuson was the re-
cipient of a number of gifts from
her friends.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
WILL SHOW FILM
LIFE OF IINCOLI
ESPECIAL Correspondencel

Geneseo, Ill. Feb. S.-THe Co
munity motion pictures at q
high school Thursday evening ~
offer an attraction Of unusual 4
terest. The picture for the en-
ming is The Higher Law" and
the story of Abraham Lincoln az
his son, Tad. This film IS the pro.
uct of the SelZnick studios and
particularly strong in its cast 9
characters. with its photography
unusual merit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
PUBLISH THIRD
ISSUE OF HIGH
SCHOOL PAPER
Especial Correspondence

GaIva, Feb. 8.-The third issue
OF the Galva Weekly Clarion, a
small school paper, made its ap-
pearance on the streets hereMon-
day. The little paper at. it's first
issue contained only one sheet. but
the last issue had four pages. The
editors and the manager feel conf
dent that in the near future they
will be able to put out a nifty week
ly high school paper.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
OUTING CLUB Is
POPULAR PLACE
(Special Correspondence. J

Geneseo, Feb. S.-Skating at the
Geneseo Outing club on the Henne-
pin canal continues to be very
popular diversion with many of the
residents of this city In fact.
this out-of-door winter pleasure has
been more popular in this vicinity
this season than for many years.
The accommodations and convent
ences which have been granted to
the skaters by the courtesy of the
Geneseo Outing club and its care
taker, Aaron Andree, have greatly
contributed to this end. Recent
ly several large parties from Cam
bridge and CISCO have awaited them
selves of the opportunity of skat-
ing at the club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Auxiliary Party.

Invitations have been issued by
the members of the woman's aux
iliary TO the American Legion to
all legionnaires, their mothers.
fathers, sisters, brothers and lady
friends to be present at st. Val
entine party which will be staged
at the post rooms Tuesday evening.
Feb. IA. The entertainment COM
mittee has outlined an excellent
program for the occasion. Refresh
ments will be served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
HUSBANDS GUESTS
VIOLA CLUB MEET
Especial Correspondence.l

Viola, Feb. S.-The home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Reynolds was the
scene of happy gathering on Mon
day evening when he members Of
the Luncheon club and their hus-
bands were entertained at z
o'clock dinner A four course menu
was greatly enjoyed. Covers were
laid for "a. After dinner the eve
ming hours were spent playing
progressive ~" All present re-
port pleasant time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MOTHER IMPROVED.

NoPtCIdI CUT Is pUIItHCs-J
Geneseo, ILL.,, Feb. S.-Mrs. Ben
Judd of North Aldrich street has
been called to Brayton, Iowa. by
the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. William Gierhart. Mr.. Judd
has received word from his wife
stating that her mother is slightly
improved
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
ACCIDENT VICTIM
REPORTED BETTER
(SneciaI Observation-Disclosures

Presumption, Feb. S.-Emery Nc
Cav, of Presumption, who was seri-
ously hurt in an auto accident some
time ago, is reported improving.
Mr.. McCaw was able to see visitors
on Sunday, for the first time since
the accident.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
NEWLYWEDS WILL
RESIDE ON FARM
Especial Correspondence.

Albany, Feb. S.-The marriage OF
Miss Thelma Grace, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Harvey, and
Emil Johnson of Rapids City, took
place at 1880 o'clock Feb. l, at the
Baptist parsonage in Cordova. Rev.
Woodruff officiated, using the ring
service. The young people will
be at home after March 1 on a farm
between Albany and Cordova.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING.
Especial Correspondence.

ISpeCIaI OOTTeSpOnuence.1
Brown of Burgess. who drives a
truck for Archie Strine of Mather-
vile, was arrested for speeding by
John Ramsden and was tried be-
fore Justice of Peace John Lowe
He waived the right OF trial by
jury and plead guilty. AS it was
his first offense he was let off with
the minimum fine, which was $40
and costs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
SURPRISE COUPLE
ON ANNIVERSARY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE.

Mineral, Feb. 8.-Mr. and Mrs.
A w. Barthleman were given a sur
prise party yesterday in honor of
their 10th wedding anniversary.
Relatives and friends planned the
event and came with we'll filled bas-
kets. A number of people from
Sheffield, attended the event
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
RELEASE 80 DAY
BOARDERS FROM
FLEMING HOTEL
Especial Correspondence

Aledo, Feb. S.-After serving a
30-day sentence AL Freederburg of
Matherville and Charles Lilliman,
of Gable, were released from the
Mercer county Jail this morning.
Both were arrested about two
months ago, Lilliman for the al
legged manufacture of whisky and
Freederburg for operating an indec-
ent house leading to idleness and
drunkenness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MILAN MAN TO
OPEN BUSINESS
Especial Correspondence.

Milan, Feb. S.-A. o. Husbands
has removed the bowling alley from
his building and will open up an
ice cream parlor in the front of the
building and cash and carry gro
Gerry in the rear. He plans to open
the new business about March 1.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
GOES TO HOSPITAL.
Especial Correspondence.

Especial CORRESPONDENTS.
Albany, Feb. 8.-Rev. and Mrs.
J. A L. Warren accompanied his
young brother, Dale Warren, of
Xenia, Ill, to a Rockford hospital
Tuesday, where the young man will
undergo an operation for the re-
moyal of his tonsils.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Mrs. Miller Entertains.

Mrs E. NJ. Miller was hostess to
the Chrysanthemum club yesterday
afternoon at her home on East
Ninth street. Practically all men,
bers of the club were present, to-
gether with four invited guests.
Excellent refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess and the afternoon
passed very pleasantly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08

WILL GIVE TALK
ON LINCOLN AT
SHERRARD MEET
fspecial Correspondence.l

Sherrard, Feb. 8.-Miss Iva
Pearce of Augustana college, Rock
Island, will give a presentation OF
John Drinkwater's Abraham Lin
coln," at the regular meeting of the
Sherrard Women's club to be held
Friday afternoon.
An old time dance will be held at
the Sherrard opera house on Friday
evening Music will be furnished
by the Terry orchestra of Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
NEW POSTMASTER
NAMED FOR BUDA
Special CORRESPONDENTS

Kewanee, H.. Feb. 8-Howard
Hammer of BuGa has received a
message from Congressman Ireland
with the information that his ap-
pointment as postmaster of Buda
has been confirmed by the post
Office department at Washington.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
BISHOP HILL WINS
GAME WITH GALVA
Especial COrreSDOndence

NDPONIdI NOI pUHueHCe.J
Galva, Feb. 8.-The members of
the Galva Independent basketball
team journeyed to Bishop Hill Mon
day evening and played game
against the Bishop Hill team. The
score was 10 to Is in favor of the
Bishop Hill team. The Galva
members were, guards, Grain and
Lapan; center, c. j. Coyle, and the
towards were Beckman and Talbot
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MASONIC LODGE
AT PORT BYRON
GIVES BANQUEE
Especial to The Argus)

Port Byron, Feb. S.-Over rs
people were in attendance at the
banquet held last night at the Ma
sonic hall. Visitors from Silvis,
Moline and East Moline were in at
tendance. The Master Mason's
degree was conferred on several
candidates.
The Rebekah and Odd Fellow
lodges will sponsor a party tonight
at the l. o. o. F. hall. Cards and
dancing will be enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Harbour Property Sold.

Yesterday afternoon the resi-
dence property of Fred Harbour on
West Fifth street was purchased at
public auction by Mrs. James Wal
te-s of near Burgess for $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
Valentine SOciabIe.

The W. w. G. organization of the
First Baptist church will sponsor a
Valentine sociable Tuesday eve
ming, Feb. IA. Refreshments will
be served and an invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend the
event
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
REMOVE TONSuS
OF JUDGE GRAVES
Especial to The Argus. J

Geneseo, III, Feb. S.-Judge EN-
cry C. Graves submitted to an OPP
Grafton for the removal of tonsils
at the Hammond hospital last Sun
dav DR.. Charles S. Young was the
attending physician. Judge Graves
withstood the operation successful-
ly, being enabled to return to his
home on West Fifth street yester-
day
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
FIND WE'LL KNOWN
FARMER DEAD IN
BED THIS MORNING
Especial to The Argus.)

Geneseo. Feb. S.-Charles H.
BARN, well known farmer and
stock raiser, who resides near
the Salem church, was found
dead in his bed this morning.
Mr.. BARN was about SO years
of age and is survived by a wife
and two children.
He had just returned from
Chicago last night. where he
had taken a load of cattle. He
seemed in the best of health
and did not complain of illness
when he retired.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
MIILERS HAVE
SOCIAL EVENTS
Especial Correspondence.N

Taylor Ridge, Feb. S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Fred S. Miller entertained the
members of the Epworth league at
their home Monday evening, the
occasion being the regular session,
following which refreshments were
served. Mrs. Miller conducted the
Epworth league service at the
church Sunday evening, the topic
being "One of Americas Opportuni-
ties" Miss Nellie Hartman will
have charge of next Sundays serv-
ice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
AIedo and Mercer County
AIedo Briefs

Two termination boxes have been
made to test selected samples OF
corn at the local Mercer county
farm bureau Office. The samples
are being tested in preparation for
the farm bureau meeting to be held
in the county next week A K
Kemp, junior advisor, was the de-
signer and engineer who built the
boxes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-08
BOWlers' Standing.

In the bowling matches being
staged by four local teams on
Thursday and Friday nights the
standings are as follows: