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The Monett times., 1922-10-20
TO GAIN A GOOD REPUTATION

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whooping cough. Every bottle that
has ever been put out by the manu-
facturers has been fully up to the
high standard of excellence claimed
for it. People have found that it can
be depended upon for relief and cure
of these ailments and that it is pleas
ant and safe to take.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
!. SHABBY HOUSE OR
A SHABBY MIND

| Haven't you been in houses where
lovely flowers stood all about, and
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and magazines Of the trashiest de-
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the furniture of the house the best
that money can buy, and to furnish
the mind with silly and disreputabIe
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The Monett times., 1922-10-20
!. O, SAY,

We have dandy so acre farm
home, 112 miles east of Monett on
State Highway. Good 8 room house,
barn, well, family tree fruit, acre
grapes, acre blackberries, 8 acres
fine strawberries, 7 acres timber,
balance pasture; fine rich garden.
Priced at low figures and indeed
worth the money. Will consider some
cash, balance terms, or will take city
property in trade, with some cash.
Don't let this get by you.
GARDNER & GARDNER
First National Bank Bldg, Phone 81
54tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
NOTICE

DR.. S. f. Wilmeshir, whose Dental
office is over Tutt & Osborn's has also
opened up an office in Sarcoxie. He
will be in the Monett Office Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and in the
Sarcoxie Office Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays. He has two complete
Dental equipments and office fixtures
All patrons please take notice of the
above change.
62tf Respectfully, Dr. Wilmeshir.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. A. S. Hawkins win leave this
evening for Clermont, Fla, where she
will spend the winter. DIR. Hawkins,
who left Friday evening for st. Louis
ON business matters will. join Mrs.
Hawkins at Memphis, Tenn, and ac-
company her to Florida. He will re-
turn in month or six weeks.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Jesse c. Rickman, age rs years,
died at his home in Aurora, October s.
He leaves his wife, two sons, Ed, Of
Picher, Okla, and John of Carl juno
ton; three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Wheat, of Fulton, Mrs. Leo Gardner,
Of Aurora and Mrs. Frank Steen, of
Okmulgee, Okla.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh, Mrs. WI.
L. Howard and Mrs. H. H. Brown et
Fort Scott Kansas motored to Jophh
and from there to Neosho where they
attended the Harvest Show Wednas-
day.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. George Hawkins and Miss Nie
ed here by the death Of their mother
st. Louis, last week having been call
ed here by the death of them mother
Mrs. "A. E. Spencer. Their sister,
Jennie Fay Williams, went with them
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Misses Irene Johnson, Madge jack
son, Grace Breden and Martha BouA-
Gus, students at the State Teachers
College at Springfield, are spending
the weekend at home.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs Anna M. Olson, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. D. E.
Howard, at Peirce City, October 10
at the age of II years. Funeral SER
vices, conducted by Rev. A. w. How
erton, were held at the home of Mrs.
Howard Wednesday afternoon, Oc-
tober H.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Lena Sanguin, Of Hugo, Okla,
came in Friday evening to visit her
uncle, John O'Connell adj family. From
here she will go to Franks, Mo-, to
visit her uncle Ed O'Connell.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Il. Lane, Mrs. Ed
gar Mcmahon, Mrs ]. e. Carter, and
Mrs. Lydia Buxton, of Oklahoma
City, motored to Neosho, Wednesday
and attended the Harvest Show.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Gustin have re-
turned from a fishing trip to Cap
linger's Mill on Sac river. They re-
turned by way of Eldorado Springs
and Nevada.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Brown, Mrs.
ID. d. Parsons and Mrs. Harold Spain
were among the Monett people who
nlotored to Neosho Wednesday and
attended the Harvest Show.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Crowell who
have been on an outing at Eureka
Springs, Ark, were guests of DR..
and Mrs. M. r. TrumDower enroute
to their home at Attica, Kansas.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Della Stockton who teaches
school near Aurora, passed through
Monett Saturday morning enroute to
her home in Purdy to visit over Sun
day
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wolfe and son
Jack left Monday morning for Okla
homa City, to visit relatives and Incl
dentally transact business matters.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Rev. G. +. Whitiock, pastor of the
First Baptist church, left Monday
morning for Kansas City to attend
the Missouri Baptist General Associ-
alton.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Misses Lora Reese and Grace Jewell
Dunbar, teachers Of 1Cassville, visited
between trains here Thursday evening
on their way to Springfield to attend
the Southwest Teachers Association.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Don't forget your rooT, youll need
it later on. Slate surfaced and Red
Cedar shingles. See Salzer's Phone
300. 69tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

have added meat market to my
cash and carry grocery. Order your
meat with your groceries. J. H. Fly,
217 Broadway, 79tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. M. c. Jacques, of Kansas City
who has spent the past week with
her son NJ. d. Jacques and Mrs. JAG
ques departed Thursday morning.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

John Maxwell went to Kansas City
Sunday. accompanied by his son,
Louis, to be fitted for artificial limbs
to replace the ones lost last spring in
a railroad accident at Monett.
Rogers, Ark, Democrat.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

J. A. Williams departed Saturday
night for New Orleans, La, to attend
the annual convention Of the Anferi-
can Legion.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
Mr.. an6 Mrs. Springer, of Verona
We're shopping here Monday.

Now is the time to pu. on the new
roof or to repair the old one. See
Salzer's. 69tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Private money to loan on improved
Farms. JOHN f. GROH, Monet,
Mo. 75tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Duncan, OF
Wheaton and Miss Beulah Duncan, OF
Neosho, spent the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. A. e. Montgomery.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

We always have money for Farm
Loans. If in need see VIM. Smerdon,
Monet, Mo. d46&wtf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

The ladies of the Peirce City Con-
gregational church will hold chrys-
anthemum show this fall.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Attorney +. P. Sizer left for bust
ness trip to TT. Smith, Ark, Monday
morning.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

For nice light hot biscuits use
Songster Self Rising Flour. Soul by
all groceries. Made by Monett Mill
and Elevator Company. S6t6
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

have added a meat market to my
cash and carry grocery. Order your
meat with your groceries. J. H. Fly,
PIT Broadway. 79tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. Cooper, of Fort Smith, Ark,
returned home last Friday. They
returned hame last Friday. They
were called here by the death Of their
sister, Mrs. A. E. Spencer.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Baty of east
Cleveland avenue, have as house
guests Mrs. w. J. Baty and her two
children Bonnie and Billy, of Neosho.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Seeing is believing, while feeling is
the naked truth. Wall papers that
sell ROBT. VOGT, Opposite Rialto.
86tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
FREE TICK ETS TO RIALTO

A free ticket to the Rialto given
to the first twenty-five purchasers of
Purina Chicken Chowder or Cow
Chow. Whitlock-Lines, phone 79. 85-t6
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

The Verona Advocate has resumed
publication after few weeks sus-
pension. Verona wants a newspaper
but has hard work supporting one.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. Mary Davis, practical nurse,
will take patients at her home and
care for them. 102 County Road street
phone 658. 66tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. Harold Applegate, of Rogers,
Ark, is the house guest of her aunt
Mrs. C. C. Cock and Mr.. Cook.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Rev. Sherman Erickson, r. F. D..
Monett, left Monday morning for
Clinton, Mo.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

The best thing yet for lice and
mites-Stick Tite at Whitlock- Lines,
phone 70. S5-t6
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

For first-class dental work go to
DR.. J. p. Woods, upstairs in State
Bank building. 74tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Jones returned
to their home at Neosho Monday
morning, after visit with their
Mrs. Louis G. Wright.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Medah Nordin and Miss Helen
Nordin visited in Carthage Sunday
and spent Monday in Joplin.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Amanda Perriman went to
Joplin Sunday to attend the funeral of
her aunt.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Kate Rausch spent Sunda!
with her parents at Billings.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
WHITE AND YELLOW NARCIssUs

/, White and yellow narcissus to grow
in water, 10 cents each on $1.00 per
dozen. Triton Floral Company, 80t
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

On your outing trip tomorrow take
along some Just-Rite Potato Chips.
Fresh Daily, Jerome & Bass. loft
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. w. l.. DUNCAN has returned
from visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Studebaker at Neodesha, Kansas.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

If you have roof trouble, see Sal
zer's for suggestions. Phone 300
69tf
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Jackets and coats refined, price
$780, Phone 401W. S7tm
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Miss Demah Hamilton, principal az
Forest Park school, is spending thA,
week end at her home near WashhnrA
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Mrs. j. NJ. Clayton returned home
this week from a visit in Kansas CITY
The Monett times., 1922-10-20
METHODIST FOREIGN
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

H q
The Womens Foreign Missionary
Society met at the M. f. Church Fri
day afternoon, Mrs. Whitlatch led the
devotional. The regular business was
transacted after which the following
We're elected for the ensuing year:
Mrs. Galbraith, president; Mrs. Wat
son, vice president; Mrs. Willoughby
recording secretary; Nrs.L. Smith
treasurer; Mrs. Shriver, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Myer, superin-
tendent of Little Light Bearers.
Program.
Mechanical outline Of the Years
Work" Mrs. Watson.
"Tne Clg Of the Child, Mrs. Je-
rome.
"The Hope of China" Mrs, Heron.
"The First Mile," Mrs. Floreth.
Dixie Gulick gave in pahtomime
the song "That Sweet Story of Old''
very impressively with Roxie Gulick
accompanist
"kindergartens Wanted" Mrs.
Brown.
"Peace Through knowledge" Mrs.
Parsons.
The Monett times., 1922-10-20

Chilly mornings you need an oil
heater, $3.50 and up at BRADFORDS
83tf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
ADVISOR LECTURES
ON CARE OF TREES

Erie, March pa free demon
stration of the planting, spraying
and caring for fruit trees was Civ
en- at the orchard of Mrs. Lucy
Matthews Friday afternoon by L.
o. Wise, county farm bureau ad-
visor, and his assistant, E. G
THEM Owing to the rain. the
plans were somewhat delayed. but
later in the afternoon a number
assembled at the appointed place
and were given much valuable in
struction.
On March "a there will be a soil
testing and poultry meeting at the
town hall. VIII Brown is township
superintendent of farm bureau
work in this division. Mrs. Marie
Doll, superintendent of the poultry
division, and ]. Scott Hyde. super
lntendent of soils department. The
officers are Henry Pfundstein,
township chairman; Ralph James,
director of Erie and Portland town
ships. School district chairmen-
ERE, Arthur James: West San
bridge, Howard Eddy; Wheelock
Leonard Doll. Township secretary,
J. Scott Hyde.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
'CALvA CHAMBER
GIVES BANQUET
TOCAPT. HEDLEY
Veteran of British Air Forces is
HonOred-Tells of War Ex-
periences.
Especial Correspondence

Galva, March 20.-Captain and
Mrs. J. H. Hedley, the former a
veteran of four years service with
the British army in the World war,
were guests of honor at a st. Pat
rick's day dinner Friday evening
given by the Galva Chamber of
Commerce at the Hotel Best. The
dining hall was beautifully decora-
ted in green and white and de-
licious dinner was served. E. O.
Brown presided as POSTMASTER.
During the dinner the Galva male
quartet entertained with several
selections.
Captain Hedley recounted his ex-
periences during the war and his
address held the attention of his
audience throughout. He was a
member of the Royal flying corps
and was taken captive by the Ger
mans following an air combat. Fol-
lowing Captain Hedley's interesting
narration the guests repaired to the
knights of Pythias hall, where a
grand ball was given.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
BUREAU MEETINGS
IN MERCER PROVE
MOST SUCCESSFUL

Aledo, March pa series of
meetings sponsored over the cOun-
ty by the Mercer county farm and
home bureaus were adiudged a
complete success.
The meetings closed Friday night
with the session at Eliza. Despite
the bad roads, more than 60 attend
ed this meet, which was declared
exceptionally good. Besides talks
given by farm and home bureau Of
ficiaIs, a film having to do with
control of round worms in swine
was shown at all the sessions.
With a series of meets sponsored
some time at which this film
was shown, it is now said the film
has been screened in every COM
munity in the county The farm
and home bureau heads are well
pleased with the amount of interest
shown by the people of each COM
in the meetings. Besides
Eliza, the sessions were held at
New Windsor, keiths-
burg, Burgess and North Hender-
son.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
AGED RESIDENT
ISFOUND DEAD
Son Finds Mrs. Hannah O'Hern Of
Near AledO-StrOke Thought
to Have Been Canse.
lSnecial to The Argus.

Aledo March 20.-Mrs. Hannah
O'Hern aged 73 years was found
dead at the home of her son Charles
near Aledo at O'Clock last evening.
Death was thought to have been
caused by q stroke. Mr.. O'Hern had
been to the neighbors on an errand
and on his return found his mother
dead. She had expired while sit
ting on a rocking chair with her
hands folded on her lap.
Mrs. O'Hern was born in New
Jersey, May 3, 1849, and had been
a resident of Mercer county for
more than so years. Her husband
preceded her in death 25 years.
At noon today no arrangements for
the funeral had been made.
Mrs. O'Hern was well known and
leaves four sons and five daughters
to mourn her death The children
follow, Edward, John and Charles
of Mercer county, Phillip of Mime
sofa and Mrs. Kate Shut, Seaton,
Mary at home, Mrs. Maggie Olson
and Mrs. Ed. Mummey of Minneso-
ia, and Mrs. Willard McDOugal of
Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
old RESIDENT
is SUMMONED
Mrs. Carrier Predecessor, Former
Iy of Moline. Passes at Home
in Kewanee.
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, March 20.-Mrs. Carrie
Fredrickson, pioneer resident of
Henry county, one time a resident
OF Moline, ended her long life of
So years when she passed peace
fully away at the home of her son,
John F'redrickson, here Saturday.
Carrie Johnson was born at Boil
mas, Sweden, and she was united
in marriage with John Fredrickson
at that place To this union were
born three children, a daughter,
Mrs. F. a. Johnson, who passed
away in Moline seven years ago.
Mr.. Fredrickson died in 1906.
The surviving children are: J. F.
FredriCksOn and Mrs. W d. Hob
mann, both OF Kewanee. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fredrickson came to America
in 1869. making their home in Bish-
CD Hill, in the western part of
Henry county, after which they
came to Kewanee. They lived in
Moline y years. Mrs. FredricksOn
is the last of the charter members
of the Zion Lutheran church of Ke-
vance. Funeral services were held
here this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
CANDIDATES IN
CENESEO CITY
ELECTION FILE
Alderman E. c. Greene of Third
Ward Only Member of Pres
emit Council Not Running.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, March 20.-Last Satur-
day at midnight brought to a close
the time for filing petitions which
City Clerk Phineas Morrow, for
placing in nomination candidates
for the positions of mayor and al
derman.
At that time the petitions Of
Mayor Charles G. Davis, Alderman
Lewis RohweIder of the First ward,
Alderman w. F. Litke of the Sec
ond ward and Alderman John
Pritchard of the Fourth ward had
been filed for reelection. Alderman
E. c. Greene Of the Third ward is
not a candidate and this post will
be sought by John Titus, who has
previously served in the capacity Of
alderman
These candidates are sure of cleo
ton. The only possibility of oppo-
sition being shown remains in the
right of the voters to write in the
names OF their personal choices.
With the extensive public improve
ments now being undertaken by the
present council, public opinion gen-
orally indicates the advisability IF
returning the present incumbents
to the city council at the elect N
of April 3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
STANCLIFF is
ELECTED HEAD
OF CLUB HERE
Democrat Sow and Litter Club OF
Mercer Boys and Girls Is
Perfected.
(SneciaI to The Argus.l

Aledo, March 20.-At a meeting
of Mercer county boy and girl mem
bers of the sow and litter club, be-
ing sponsored by the Aledo Demo-
crat in the farm bureau office in
Aledo Saturday, all officers were
elected and the constitution and by
laws drawn up.
Officers of the organization were
elected as follows:
President-Glen Stancliff, Viola.
Vice president-Dale Harris, Ale
do.
Secretary-Catherine Whitehall,
Aledo.
Treasurer-Donnie Heck, Aledo.
DirectorS-Ruth Sherer, Joy, and
Lawrence McManus, Reynolds and
the four officers.
The organization will be known
as the Democrat Sow and Litter
club. A plan governing work for the
summer was laid out A study of
rations and methods of feeding and
caring for sows and filters will be
taken up by the club. The business
meeting was followed by the show
ing of an educational swine film.
Following of the afternoon ses-
sion the CLUB members were taken
by L. c. Johnson of the Democrat
to a luncheon at the James restau-
rant. After the luncheon the men,
bers returned to the farm bureau
office where a three-reel film on
club work was screened. A theatre
party was then formed and all were
taken to the Empire show.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
NOMINEES FOR
TOWNSHIP ARE
ELECTED HERE
Repnblieans and Democrats oil
Mercer Township Select Can
didates In AIedO.
1snecial TO The Arcns.l


Aledo, March 20.-Candidates for
Mercer township offices on both the
Democratic and Republican tickets
were selected in Aledo Saturday
The Republicans held a caucus
in the west corridor OF the court
house where the Australian ballot
system was used. The vote was
very light, there being only A cast.
Nominees on the Democratic ticket
were selected by reclamation IN
the fair secretary's office. The
town election will be held April 4.
Committeeman chosen on the Re
publican ticket were f. l.. Church,
chairman; c. P. Carroll and c. f.
Bjorkman. Ed Moberg and T. D.
Winders tied with Mr.. Bjorkman
for third place, the latter winning
by lot Results of the caucus fol-
low:
SUPERVISOR. NJ. Church. Re
publican; Simon MARBLE, Democrat.
Town clerk-W. D. Emerson, Sr.,
Republican; Thomas G. Chinlund,
Democrat
Assessor. NJ. Nesbitt, Republi-
can; John Cooke, Democrat.
Commissioner of highways. D.
Fender, Republican; E. c. McFar-
land, Democrat.
School trustee. B. Canum,
Republican; John Black, Democrat,
Library Margaret Ven
able, Republican; Virgil H. Duvall,
Democrat.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
Democrats Meet Tonight.
OPERETTA GIVEN
BY ERIE PLAYERS
TO BIG AUDIENCE
Especial Correspondence

Erie, March 20.-The operetta
Princess Chysanthemum," present
ed Friday evening by the music de-
partment of the Erie community
high school and a chorus of the
grade pupils, directed by the must
cal instructor, Miss Anna Adams,
drew a full house and all were de-
lighted with the performance
Miss Lucille Coster as the prin-
cess, delighted the audience with
her beautiful rendition of the solos
and splendid acting, while Lyle
Blean made a decided hit in his
impersonation of the Wizard Cat"
All parts were equally we'll taken.
The gross receipts were S126.55,
and after expenses are paid, The re
mainder will be added to the music
fund of the school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
ORION SENIORS
WILL Give PLAY

Orion, March 20-Seniors OF the
community high school will present
their class play, Engaged by Wed
nesday." at the opera house. FRIDAY
evening, March "a. Ranard Cas-
sadly is L>tector and the cast is as
follows:
Martin Henry, the LATEST man In
the country-Leland Bodeen.
Arthur Watson-karl Lindgren.
Jack. friend of Arthur-Ivar An
derburg
Ted, friend of Arthur-Bert Oline.
Dick, friend of Arthur-Dessel
Swanson
Miss Abigail Pearson. a woman Of
ideas-Alice Chelstrom.
Mrs. Watson, a gentle person
Gertrude Lydic.
Lucille Mildred Swan
son.
Marie, friend of Lucile-Laurena
Bodeen.
Jane. friend of Lucile-Alice
Jones.
Mabel. friend of Luci1e-Gwendo-
Ign Bowen.
Mary Martin, Henry's aunt. cook
at the Person's-Irene Wilson.
Claire Dickson, first girl-Helen
Wongstrom.
Eloise Standish, second girl
Norma Lindgren.
Gypsy-Gladys Anderberg.
Act L. Scene-The lawn between
the Persons and the Watson's
houses.
Act II. Scene-The same.
Act III. Scene-The same place
the same evening. two hours later,
about 9 o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
KEITHSBURG FIVE
AND FRIENDS ARE
GUESTS AT PARTY
(Special CORRESPONDENCE

SeatOn, March 20-Members OF
the Seaton basketball quintet and
their friends were entertained at
the home of Mrs. James Flynn Fri
day evening. The decorations wera
in honor of st. Patrick's day and q
four course dinner was served
Those who enjoyed the event were
Rev Miller, Coach Lloyd Nelson
the Misses Helen Scott, Elmeriue
Duncan, Vivian Henry, Bertha Id
gan, Violet Duncan, Gertrude Roth,
Mabel Roth, Sadie Gray, Max Con
slant, Lee Henry, Gordon Greer,
Glare Ditto, Robert Flynn, Ca:
Anderson, Milton Olson and Earl
Olson. Mrs. Flynn was assisted by
Mrs. John Pollock, Mrs. George
Burns, Miss Lillian Seaton and Cur
tbs Reilly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
WILLIAM BABCOCK,
AGED RESIDENT OF
MERCER, Is BURIED
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, March 20.-Funeral serv-
ices for William Babcock, aged 50
years, who died at his home, north
of AIedo, Friday afternoon. were
held Sunday afternoon at 1870
o'clock from the Enon Baptist
church. Rev. F. Z. Pelton of this
officiated. Interment was in the
Sugar Grove cemetery.
Mr.. Babcock was born April 4,
1910, in England and had been a
resident of Mercer county for about
fifty years. Five sons and one
daughter survive: John, Will, Fred,
Elmer and Frank, all of Aledo and
vicinity, and Mrs. Emma Schleuter
of Reynolds.