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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
BEAUTIFUL LUNCHEON
 FOR VISITORS

One of the most beautiful and elab- crate lunchens ever given in Bir- mingham was that which was ten- dered the visiting ladies who had ac- companied their husbands to the con vention of the American Supply and Machinery Manufacturers associa- ton and the Machinery Dealers as- sociation. which Is being held here this week, and was given yesterday at the Southern club.
 There was Q large table at which were seated 24 guests and three small tables for eight guests each. These tables were elaborately decorated with hydrangeas with their great heads of pink bloom, in jars covered with pink and tied with big bows of pink tulle.
 Each of the visitors was presented with a lovely corsage of pink roses and valley lilies.
 These beautiful decorations were planned by Mrs Laurence Jones, chairman of the reception committee. who graciously received the guests She was assisted by Mrs, T. F. Vim berly, Mrs. W. G. Bickel, Mrs. E. M. Kilby, Miss Leola Shannon, Mrs. I, F. Young, Mrs. A. c. Crowder, Mrs Morris Bush, Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. Orline Shipman, Mrs. J. J. Shannon, Mrs. w. G. Matthias. Mrs. Henry Y Bartlett and Mrs. Knox Flemming Mrs. shannon and Mrs Morris Bush.
 In addition to the visitors, the following from Birmingham were present: Mrs. Percy Brewer. Miss Betty Gilmore. Mrs. J. R. Rice Mrs Andrew Ramsay. Mrs. David Roberts. Jr., Mrs. Frances DeBarde1eben and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
FEDERATION oF MISSIONS
 ANIMAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Blr- mingham Federation of Missionary societies will hold an all-day meeting tomorrow, beginning at 1O:SO o'clock in the morning, at the parish house of the Church of the Advent. Mrs. Will lard J. Wheeler will make the ad- dress of welcome from the hostess church.
 There will be special music by the | quartet of the Christian church, and Mrs. George Eaves will conduct the devotional.
 The president will give B review of | the years work, and there will be re- ports from the denominational vice presidents and standing committees.
 Mrs E. c. Brooks will be the leader for the social service period and the Rev. Middleton Barnwen will make an address.
 There will be social hour at o'clock.
 Mrs. R. T. Anderson will lead the | conference on young womens work and"Mrs. R. T. Burnett will render solo.
 Dr. T. o. Hearn from Tai Yang will make an address. his subject be- ing Famine Relief in North China"
 There will be an election of off eers and the closing devotional thought will be given by Mrs. w. J. Yielding.
 The officers are: President. Mrs Peyton Robertson; vice president, Mrs. M. Yerbe Hudson; recording sec retary, Mrs. F. H. Newsom; corre- spending secretary, Mrs. William F. Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. S. R. Ran 1 som.
 The denominational vice presidents are: Baptist Mrs. G. R. Stamps; l Christian, Mrs. E. B. Pennington; Cumberland Presbyterian, Mrs. W. NJ. Sadler; Episcopal Mrs. c. T. Randall Lutheran. Mrs. J. o. Hassell; Method ist, Mrs. o. H. Montgomery. Mrs. E. D. McArthur; Presbyterian U. S. A., Mrs. W. D, Moody Presbyterian, U. S., Mrs. l. w Winton; Simpson Memorial 1 Mrs. D. R. Searles; Young Womahs Christian association, Mrs. E. |. 1 Linthicum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MISS M'CARTY HoNoRs
 MISS CANDY

Miss Maxine McCarty entertained at a miscellaneous shower compli- menting Miss Earlyne Candy, an att tractive bride-elect
 The living room was decorated in rose color with baskets of bright roses and rose colored candles.
 Miss McCarty was assisted in re- ceiving by Miss Candy, Miss Linda Wilcox, Mrs. Candy and Mrs. Me- Carty.
 In the dining room yellow and white were chosen for the color tones, and the room was made at- tractive with baskets of white roses. and the tea table was covered with lace over yellow satin. 1t was cen tered with a basket of bride roses and lighted with white candles tied with yellow tulle. Mrs. Harold Hayes poured tea and was assisted by Miss Helen Hurlbert and Miss Helen Sparks.
 Miss Sara Mackenzie kept ths brides book.
 Sixty friends called during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25

vile, Mir and Mrs Al C. Garber MT and Mrs. B. B. Burton, MT. and Mrs
 Mort Simpson and party of five, Mir. and Mrs. J. W. Donnelly, Mir and Mrs. Powell Noland, Gen. Louis V. Clarke, MT. and Mrs W. $. Lowell Mir. and Mrs Oscar Wells, Judge and Mrs w. l. Grubb, Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Matthias, Mrs .. H. Nabb, Mrs. Hubert Drennen. Mrs. Richard Stotlar, Mrs. Walter C. Phillips, Miss Sara Mallam and a party of 23, Sanborn Smith and a box party of six guests, Miss Abigail Crawford and a box party of six; Miss Mary Bickley Miss Alice Graham of Columbus, Miss, Miss Hattie Lou Brown of Columbus. Miss, Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw, Miss Grace Bradshaw, Mrs. & J. Knecht, Mrs J. L. Norment, Miss Julia Orman. Miss Sudie Mates MT. and Mrs. T. L. Browne, MT. and Mrs. ". II. Stock ham and party of 10; Mir. H. c. Bosworth. Mr. and Mrs. L ". Legg and party from Meridian, Miss, Mir
 and Mrs. l. r. Young, Mr. and Mrs Felton Wimberly, MT. and Mrs. Hugo Black, Mir. Julian Dow and party MT. Reese Adamson. MT. and Mrs. John W. Luke, Miss Etole White, Mr. John Denson, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Earle, MT. and Mrs. James T. Munds, Mir
 and Mrs. c. l.. Ireland MT and Mrs Fallon OByrne and their guest, Mrs, Ralph Odell Kaufman of Helena, Mon. Mrs. David Roberts, Sr., MT. and Mrs. Edward W. Finch MT. and Mrs. Jim Chappell, MT. and Mrs. Peterson Marzoni, Mrs. Louella Gib- son Joiner and a large party from Montevallo. Mrs. Lucien Brown, Mrs. A. g. MacGregor, MT. and Mrs J. E Brownlee, Mrs. II. A. Obering Mrs. William IT. Black. Mrs. J. J. Benziger, Mrs. Isadore zemurray and party from Gadsden. Miss Rebecca Byrd and party from Fairhope, Ala, Mrs. H. NJ. Gassman. Miss Mabel Chap man, Miss Helen Powell, Mrs George w Pace and party from Tuscaloosa, J. II. Greenwood Mrs. w. E. Camp bell. Miss Mary Fitzgerald, Miss Stella West, Edward T. Guice. Miss Ellen Wood, Miss Julia Goodloe of Ensley, MT. James Haley, Mir. J. A. Bass and party from Trussvi1le, MT. A. B. Lonergan, Mrs. E. B. Sutton, Judge Romaine Boyd, Mrs. Edward J. Byrd, Mrs. R. s. Thompson and party from Anniston. Mrs. Lucy B. Lambert, John C. Lewis, c. s. White, Mrs. E. H. Gatchell, Mrs w. B. Paisley, J. M. Mayer, Mrs. Clara Licht, Mir and Mrs. Fred Stover of Besse- mer, Mrs. William H. Vibber and party from Ensley. Mrs. Annie, Ken- ney and party from Cullman. Miss Agnes Swygert, Miss Rose Davis, MT. J. R. Fiemmer, Miss Elizabeth Mull- hall, l.. G. Henry, Robert E. Burke, Mrs. W. B. Glenn and party of out of-town guests. Mir. NJ B. Standley, I. s. Coxe. Mrs B. B. Haynes, Mrs. W. D. Sanders, J. Millozzo and party from Ensley. Miss Carrie Lee Will hot, Miss Elmer Burns, Mir. J. w. Graham, MT. and Mrs. Fred Shep- herd, Miss Susan Wright. MT. and Mrs William T. Ward, Mr. and Mrs s. A. Townsend. Mrs. Boiling, MT. and Mrs. Walter Rountree. Capt. and Mrs. Harry Ayres from Anniston, Mrs. Tartt (Josie Cowin) from Liv- ingston, Mir. and Mrs Charles J. Perry, Mrs. J. F. Witherspoon, Miss winifred Witherspoon and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The League of Women Voters will hold it's regular meeting this afternoon at o'clock at the Hill- man hotel Mrs. Charles J. harp, vice president of the league will preside Visitors as well as mem bers are asked to attend.
 There will be a special called meeting of the Central Union of the W. C. T. U. this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the local headquar ters, 1131s Twenty-first street, north. Mrs W. H. Jeffries will preside and Mrs. R. D. Johnston will be the speaker. This meeting Is to start the membership cam paign.
 The Psychology Study club will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. Colby at her home on Avenue G and Twenty ninth street
 The city mission board will meet this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
SOCIAL MEETING AT
 HIGHLANDS METHODIST

On Wednesday evening May 3 de- lightful social meeting has been planned at Highlands Methodist church.
 Dr. W. R. Hendrix. pastor of the church, is very enthusiastic about the meeting, observing that these social affairs which the church has enjoyed In the past tend toward a closer friendship among the large congrega- tion, bringing the membership to- gether as one big family and cement ing ties which should be united.
 Mrs. W. D. Smith chairman of the entertainment committee of High lands Methodist church. is in charge of the social meeting on May 3. and will give out her plans program and other details shortly. Mrs. c. K. Dun cans Band" of the Woman's Mis- sionary society will provide the sup Der for the small sum of 75 cents plate.
 In the meantime the congregation and their friends are making their rlans to enjoy this unique occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
RANDOM NOTES

Among the many lovely visiting women here in attendance upon the joint convention of the American Machinery and Supply association and the Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers association, Is Mrs. W. s. Stevens of Charleston, S. c. Mrs. Stevens was one of the most ad- mired women at the beautiful lunch con yesterday at the Southern club, her regal, stately figure and charm ing manner making her 8 distinctive personally in the large assemblage.
 Miss Alice Graham will arrive from Columbus, Miss, tomorrow to attend the Galli-Curci concert.
 Mrs Chester Todd of Haleyville and party of six guests will arrive today for the Galli-Curci concert, which takes place tomorrow evening. !. Miss Janice Joy left yesterday for her home in Chicago. after a visit to Mrs. Henry Howze.
 Mrs w. N. Culp of Louisville Is the guest of Mrs. Amos Allen Culp.
 Mrs. R. NJ Henderson and Miss Juliett Sellers of Montgomery are spending the week in Atlanta, where they are attending grand opera.
 Miss Catherine Black and Miss Grace Price of Talladega have spent some time in the city as guests of Mrs. Carpri on Ridgeway avenue, and returned yesterday to their home.
 Mrs. Sallie Osborne Cooper. as a delegate from the Birmingham League of Women Voters, is in Bal timore. Md. attending the Pan American convention of women.
 Mrs Alfred Shook has returned from few days stay in Atlanta.
 Mrs M G. Wood of New Castle is spending several days with her granddaughters, Mrs. Joseph Vaughn and Misses Pearl and Gay sandifer.
 Mrs P. E. Watson is the guest of relatives in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. P. O. Thomas and son of Selma are spending several days in the city
 Mrs. William coine and little daughter, Anna, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Collins in Tus- caloosa.
 Mrs. Henry l.. Badham and Mrs. Walker Percy have returned from a delightful stay at French Lick.
 MT. and Mrs. O, K. Moreland have returned to their home in Selma after a brief visit in the city.
 Mrs. c. B. Woodruff. who spent several days in Atlanta, has returned to the city
 Mrs. Charles Culp of Louisville will arrive Thursday to be present at the CulpOrr wedding.
 Mrs. A. N. Buckner and daughter, Mrs. J. M. Gilmore are the guests of friends in Selma for several days. MT. and Mrs. w. M Cosby. Miss Josephine Cosby and Miss Mildred Hodges left yesterday for New York Mir. and Mrs w. B. Hix and family of Montgomery will arrive the first of May to make their home in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. Murray Canon have returned to their home in Tuscaloosa after brief visit in the city.
 Mrs. J. H. McCary of New Orleans is the guest of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Orr.
 MT. and Mrs. J. T. Palmer left yesterday for Kansas City, Mo, where they will be the guest of their daughter Mrs. John A. Prescott and Mir. Prescott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
GdIh-Curci to HaUe Brilliant Welcome
 Tor1Orrow Night

I'M m.nsnas a the nasIes nls5o'y world 9i Rlf ~n S NJ a more brilliant and fashion able audience greet a singer than that which will. assemble at the Jeff ferson to hearf Amelita Galli-Curci, the world renowned Italian prima donna. when she steps out on the stage In her premier concert in this city, presented by the All Star Con certs" tomorrow evening.
 Madame Galli-Curci. who sings to thou sands in the vast auditoriums of the world, both in opera and concert, comes radiantly equipped for her beautiful concert here, her assisting artists. Manuel Berenguer. flutist, and Homer Samuels, pianist. con tributing their marvellous art to her program.
 Among the hundreds who will hear GalH-C -Curci's concert tomorrow eve ming are Mir. and Mrs. R s, Munger and q party of 10, MT. and Mrs. E. II. Cabiness. MT and Mrs. John London and a party of five, Including Mir. and Mrs. John London, Jr, and Mir. Jack London, a party of 40 from the Old Colony club, Mir. and Mrs. Chester Todd and a party of six from Haley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
FLIxr-w1LLIAMs WEDDING

beautiful home wedding cele- brated the marriage of Miss Julia Beckman Flint of Birmingham, to MT. Lvsey Earle Williams of Atlanta. on Thursday. April 20. at 4 o'clock at the old family home of the brides mother in Charleston, S. c. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Ernest Hunter Wray of Buffalo, N. Y. a close friend of the groom. assisted by Rev. H. J. Couthen, pas S. c. The bride was given in mar riage by her father, Mir. William IT. Flint. The bride was attended by Miss Florence Flint, sister of the bride as maid of honor, and Misses Willie Foreman of Chattanooga, Tenn, Elizabeth Jamison of Char lotte. N. c. and Ethel Evans of Charleston, S. C., as bridesmaids. The groom was attended by Mir. Alan Jor- dan of Chattanooga. Tenn. as best man.
 The bride was attired in an after noon gown of white Canton crepe and princess lace. Her hat was white and she carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and valley lilies. The at tendants wore quaint gowns of taf- feta and lace in rainbow shades and carried colonial bouquets of old fashion flowers.
 The nuptial music was rendered by Miss Ruth Marshall. a cousin of the bride.
 The vows were spoken before an altar of southern smilax, palms and lilies, lighted by white tapers formed in the same room in which the mother and father of tho bride were married.
 The brides going away suit was of dark blue with henna trimmings and hat to match.
 An informal reception was held immediately after the ceremony.
 After short trip, MT. and Mrs. Williams will be at home in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
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 Doing the housework for a family of seven is some task. If you, as a housewife, are troubled with back ache, irregularities, are easily tired out and irritable, or have other disa- greeable ailments caused by some weakness, give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial. Let it help you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MISS FEES HoNORED

Mrs Laurens Block entertained at a luncheon yesterday at the Tutwiler in honor of Miss Adele Fies. lovely bride- elect.
 A basket of spring flowers adorned the table about which were gathered Miss Adele Fies, Mrs. Eugene Fies. Jr, Miss Aline Fies, Miss Emily Fies, Mrs. Allen Loeb of Chicago. and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
INFORMAL RECEPTION

An informal reception followed by dance was given last evening at the Tutwiler in honor of the visiting ladies who had come with their hus- bands to the convention of the Amer ican Supply and Machinery Manu- facturers' association and the Ma chinery Dealers association, now be- ing held in Birmingham.
 The reception was in the nature of a get-together meeting and sthe dance was under the direction of the floor committee: MT. Val Kolb. Mir. George Bonnell, MT. Francis shep- herd. Mir Jesse Adkins and MT. Richard Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF FEDERATION

The annual meeting of the Blr- pingham federation of missionary so- cieties will be held at the Parish house of the Church of the Advent on Wednesday, April 26. The session will open at 10:30 o'clock and will adjourn at 2:30 o'clock. All the women of all the churches are invited to attend, especially members of the various missionary organizations. As Is the custom of these annual meet ings, the women will bring box lunches. coffee and tea being served by the hospitality committee of the hostess church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS. MASON
 HONORS VISITORS

Mrs. E. M. Mason entertained ct an informal luncheon yesterday at her home on Cliff Road, in honor cf Mrs. Ed Joseph and Mrs. Norman Baker of Montgomery.
 Bright spring blossoms centered the table.
 Those who enjoyed this delightful occasion were: Mrs. Joseph, Mrs Baker. Mrs Lewis Morris. Mrs. Ed Fucker, Jr.. Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. J. D. Wilcox, Mrs. Henry Foster and Mrs. Ed Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MR. ANp MRs. HAssINGER HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. William II. Hassinger entertained at a buffet supper last evening at their home on Hi ghland avenue in honor of the relatives from New Orleans who are in the city to attend the marriage of Miss Leonora Hassinger and pr. William P. McCrossin, which will take place tomorrow evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS. BRICE HONORs MISS PASSENGER

Mrs. Houston Brice entertained at a delightful bridge party yesterday at the Country club. in honor of Miss Leonora Hassinger, charming bride-e elect. The guests included the members of the wedding party and a few other friends of the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
PAINS ACROSS
 SMALL OF BACK
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 Compound Made Her Strong
Foster, Oregon. .-'I used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for

pans across the small of my back. They bothered me
 so badly that I could do my work only with the help of my husband. lone day he saw the 'ad. in our paper telling what Lydia E. Pinkham's We g. etable Compound lie doinU for wo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS. CRAWFORD
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

Mrs. John Crawford will entertain her Wednesday afternoon bridge club tomorrow at her home in the Leve-t apartments. Members of this club are Mrs Frank Spain, Mrs. William Bartlett. Mrs. Richard Bowron. Mrs. Charles Jones. Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mrs. Hugh Thompson, Mrs. William Houseal. Mrs Ed Bishop, Mrs. Elliott Williams, Mrs. James Garber. Mrs. J. M. G. Parker and Miss Ireta Me- Crnssin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS JEMIsoN TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. Robert Jemison will entertain at buffet luncheon on Thursday at her home in Glen Iris park in honor of Mrs. James Hubert of Chicago the guest of Mrs T. O. Smith, and Mrs Mleajah Woods of Chariottes- vile. Va, the guest of Mrs. Frank Lupton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
P. O. P. SOCIETY MEETING

The P. O. P. society held regular meeting Sunday afternoon at the Hebrew Institute. Morris Goldstein was voted in as new member.
 The program for the afternoon con sisted of subjects pertaining to the history of the Jews. Neal Sarasohn spoke on. "The Judges from Samson Through Eli" and Abe Marcus told of, Samuel, the Prophet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
SCHOOL MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting of the Woodlawn High School Improvement association has been postponed from this afternoon until Tuesday, May 2, on account of the mass meeting to be held this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church of Woodlawn, in the interest of the bond issue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
sENoRITA oUINTERo
MIR. AND MRS. SMITH HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. Emmett L. Smith en- tertained the members of the Cram dall-Smith bridal party last evening at buffet supper after the re- hearsal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS. KEITH HOSTESS

Mrs. James Keith will honor Mrs. K. 1T. Gilbert of Norfolk, Va, the charming guest of Mrs. John B. Dan forth, at bridge luncheon on Fri day at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRs. PoRrER HoNoRs nRInE

Mrs Henry Porter, Jr., VIII enter tain at luncheon tomorrow at her home on Warsaw, in honor of Miss Winifred Orr. whose marriage to MT
 ". N. Culp will take place Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
MRS. wEATHERLY HOSTESS

Mrs. Milner Weatherly will enter tain at luncheon today in honor of Miss Winifred Orr, a lovely bride elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
CLUB HOSTESS

Mrs. J. E. Sims will entertain the Dixie Bridge Luncheon club on Thursday at her home 591S First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
Popular Ser vice" Family
 Washing

Under this plan all of the family washing Is handled at special prices by the piece. There are no elimina- tions. We handle all the household laundry FLAT WORK in cluded--at prices that w,la appeal to the pru- deilt housewife. Mini mum bundle. s1.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25
G. w. HOPSON & SONS
 Distributors

All FLAT WORK fin ished and returned ready for use. Wearing apparel Is SEARCHED where needed - and returned ready for home ironing. Price 9 cents per pound. Mini mum bundle 50 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-25

 Under ttss plan all the family wash is taken care of. The FLAT WORK Is ironed just as carefully as if you were paying standard list prices for it. Tho wearing apparel Is D R I E D but N o T SEARCHED and is re- turned in such condition that a great many arti- cles may be worn with out ironing. Price [ cents per pound. Minimum bundle s1.00.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-19
DOUBLE CAPITAL
| IN new CHARTER
Mueller Lumber Conpany Renew
Incorporation; Third Of Stock
n Illinois Business.

Mueller Lumber company, Daven-
port, which also operates in Rock
Island, has renewed its charter and
increased Its capital stock from
$268, 900 to 100000. This action
was recorded in Springfield today
where the company filed incorpora-
ton to do business In Illinois.
Though the company is an Iowa
concern, it has an extensive estab-
lishment in Rock Island at Twenty
fourth street and Third avenue
where Arthur J. Hause is the rep
resentative. OF the capital stock
$170,95Q is to be employed in the
Illinois end OF the business, accord
ing to statement in the application
for renewal.
The renewal of the charter was
necessary because Of the expiration
of the former charter in both Iowa
and Illinois. The company became
a corporation Feb. /, 1902, afte,
having been a partnership for years
and the Incorporation expired last
February. Frank W. Mueller is
president and Edward G. Mueller il
secretary of the concern.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-19
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CHURCH WANTS
LIN ENFORCED


The congregations Of the First
Baptist church, Fifteenth street and
Third avenue, has joined in the
demand for law enforcement by
Rock Island city and county ON
Gals. The following statement w1s
authorized BY the congregation:
I'VE, the members Of the First
Baptist church and congregation Of
Rock Island, desire hereby TO place
ourselves on record a. commend
ing The Argus for the stand that It
is taking pertaining to the murder
of Bill Gabel, and the 6eplorable
condition of laWlessness In our city
against which, on Aug. 5, the city
and county officials pledged them
selves to act.
I'VE also do hereby join in the
appeal to the Rock Island county
and city ofiicials that they perform
their sworn obligations to enforce
the laws SO that ours may be a safe
and respectable city.
Signed in behalf Of and by
unanimous vote Of the congrega-
ton of the First Baptist church, at
the regular Sunday morning serv-
ice, Sept. II, 1922.
&C. A.SHEETS, Pastor"