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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-03-07

Frost.
The program given by the Corn
wall-Joel literary society at Cornwall
Friday evening was decided sue
cess, and the basket-supper that 1ol-
lowed proved as equally successful.
All present report a fine lime and
good supper.
Mrs Ed Watson is reported quite
i'll with the grippe.
Oakley Hall and family, who have
been quite i'll the past week, are re-
ported as slowly recovering.
The Arts and Crafts department Of
the Historical club met Monday al
ternoon in their club rooms, in work
session Much interest is being
shown in the "handicrafts class the.
class is just beginning on new les-.
sons in China decorations. The class
started with fifteen members. Visit
orse are welcome.
The Young Mothers club VIII meet
with Mrs. Helmer Anderson at the
Frank Yangle home on east Az
street Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs William Kennedy are
both confined to their home with
severe attack OF grippe.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-03-07
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
DEAL COMPLETED
FOR PROPERTY or
ATKINSON ESTATE
Especial CorresDondence)


Geneseo, Jan. 24.-After having
had an option On the Atkinson
property in the name Of Mr.. James
H White from the heirs Of the Al
kinsOn estate who were willing to
sell for several years, the tcwH-
ship high school has finally come
into full possession of the holding.
This property lies at the south
west corner of West North and Cen
ter streets and is just north O.!
the present high school building.
The heirs, who have held out on
the deal, recently notified Mr. White
of their willingness to complete
the deal. With this information o!
hand negotiations were carried for
ward to successful completion al ,
price of $4,000. 1t is fortunate that
the school board has been En-
abled to obtain this property.
The house on the property is g.
ready in use by the school, having
been fitted temporarily for the 1''
of the manual training work under
the direction of Prof. SchlechtsF
With the increasing attendants
which is yearly adding to the el-
rollment of the high school aaiE
tional room and facilities are d.
ready an absolute need
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
GALVA PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riner spent
the weekend visiting with friends
at Mason City, III.
Walter Mortenson, who went 10
Chicago several weeks ago for an
examination in regard to his healta.
returned home here Friday eve
ming.
James Boyd returned home Sat
urday noon from Chicago from an
extended business trip.
Orlo De Long, who is attending
Lombard college was a weekend
caller here. The semester exami-
nations closed Friday for him and
he came up for a two days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Armstrong
of Springfield arrived here Friday
and spent the weekend at the Bes.
hotel as guests of their brother-iH-
law and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Reid
Mr.. Burchman of this city and
Miss Blanche Cady were callers a.I
Rock Island Saturday 10 see Mr.
churchman's son, Clovis Burchmal
who is taking treatment at that city
Earl Spire of Kewanee was o.
caller here Saturday and Sunday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
HENDERSON MAN
WHO KILLED SELF
rs BURIED TODAY
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo. Jan. 24.-Funeral services
for George Speirer. ST., of North
Henderson, who took his life Sat
urday by jumping into a cistern
and drowning at his farm home,
were held this afternoon at the
Methodist Episcopal church of
North Henderson. Rev. Mr.. Oben-
chain OF Galva officiated. Inter
ment was in the North Henderson
cemetery.
Besides the widow he is survived
by four children: George of Shang-
hal; Mrs. Elmer Higgins of Nor
wood; Mrs. George Higgins and
Mrs. George Saylor of near North
Henderson. ~The deceased was one
of the old settlers Of that commun-
ity. having lived there since 1867.
Mr.. Spefrer was 81 years of age.
He was partially blind and had been
in poor health for many years. De-
spondency OF this and the death of
a brother. who died last October.
was thought to be the reason for
him taking his life Coroner A. NJ.
Mackey of Aledo held an inquest
Saturday afternoon, the jury re-
turning verdict that he came to
his death by drowning while in a
despondeIft mood.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
KIWANIS HEAR
FINE SPEAKER
DIR. McMichaeIs Gives Excellent
Talk 10 AIedO Organization at
Meet Last Night
Especial to The Argus,)

AIedo, Jan. 25.-Dr. T. H. Nc
Michaels, president of Monmouth
college, gave a very interesting
talk on his trip to Europe last year.
to the Aledo Kiwanis club, which
held its regular bi-monthly meet
ing last night in the dining room
of the Merchants hotel
T. T. Larkin of the educational
committee of the club was master
of ceremonies. About so members
of the club turned out TO the at
fair, which went over with lots of
pep. Senator Martin Carlson of
Moline, DR.. Samuel Van Pelt and
Frank Terry of Aledo were guests
of the evening. A splendid dinner
was served at 6:15.
DR.. McMichaels is a member of
the Rotary club of Monmouth and
last year was selected as a dele
gate to the annual Rotarian con-
vention held at Edinburg, Scotland.
He told of many humorous Incl
dents which took place on his
trip. While in Europe he visited
the battle fields of the World war
and many other historic places of
note. His vivid accounts of the
latter were splendid, and the COM
mittee in charge of the meeting
last night are to be complimented
upon securing such an able speak
er as DR.. McMichaels.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
BANQUET IS GIVEN
MEMBERS OF CAST
OF MILAN PYTHIAS
Especial Correspondence

Milan. Jan. 24.-Members of the
cast, When Teller Needs
Friend and all those who assisted
in making the X. OF P. play a sue
cess, were given a banquet at the
X. of p. lodge rooms last evening.
A committee from the Pythian Sis
tiers, with Mrs. Thomas white act
ing as chairman. prepared and
served the banquet to about thirty
people. After the dinner. dancing
and cards were enjoyed until a late
hour.
Peter Kale finished moving his
plumbing and heating shop from
Milan to Rock Island. where he is
now located at 1921 Third avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
FARM ADVISOR
OF MERCER IN
STATE CONF ABB
P. S. Richey and A. R Kemp Leave
to Attend Big Industrial Meets
at Urbana-
Especial TO The Argus.l

Aledo, Jan. PAP. S. Richey, adj
visor, and A r. Kemp, assistant adj
visor of the Mercer County Farm
Bureau, left yesterday for Urbana
to attend the Illinois Farm Advis-
ors' conference held there today
and tomorrow.
Thursday, but Mr.. Richey will stay
to attend the called conference on
Illinois agricultural policy to be
held there Thursday and Friday.
The meeting is considered of much
Importance as many discussions
now of vital Importance to the
farming interests of the country
will be in order. The meeting was
called by David Kinley, president
of the University of Illinois.
The meeting is open to the pub
lie. an invitation being extended all
citizens of the state interested in
the matter to be present and take
part in the discussion. A few of
the questions that will be taken up
and thoroughly discussed follow:
How can farming be made to pay,
especially in those parts of the
GUILTY. NHSIe tue value VI l1I III
land has largely risen?
What attitude shall the commun-
ity take towards the increase in
tenant farming?
Can anything be done to restore
cattle production on a large scale
in states Ike Illinois, which have
lost their prominence in that in
dustry?
What effect is the growth Of
cities having on the size and char
aCter of nearby farms?
How can we insure the perman-
ent retention of the fertility of the
soil?
Is there any system which might
be adopted whereby the adaptation
of different crops TO different soils
mya be more accurately determined
and the use of proper crops on
soils be insured?
WHIT can be done to preserve the
country home?
Aside from these questions.
which affect permanent policy, an
endeavor will be made to find some
way of relieving the present pres
sure on the farmer, agricultural
finance being one of the pressing
problems of the day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
SURPRISE COUPLE
ON ANNIVERSARY
Especial correspondence

Taylor Ridge, Jan. 24.-Relatives
and friends to the number of $50
staged a surprise on Mr.. and Mrs.
p. l.. McManus of Taylor Ridge last
week. The event was in honor of
their silver wedding anniversary.
and was held in the new community
hall. The couple had been invited
to attend a home bureau meeting
and were amazed when they found
the large company assembled. At
Z o'clock the bridal party of 25
years ago, preceded by their pas
tor, Father Monaghan, and former
pastor, Father Timmons, led the
way to the dining hall where a ban
quet was served. The color scheme
was pink and white. Music was
furnished by Bleuer's orchestra.
Following the banquet a program
wSs given, at the close of which Fa-
Their Monaghan in behalf of the
company, presented the honored
couple with two leather rocking
chairs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
GENESEO BRIEFS
(Snecial Corresnondencel

Harry Currier has taken his po-
sition as prescription clerk at the
! Charles NJ. Lynds RexaI drug store
He has had previous experience as
a druggist in the tri-cities His for
mer residence is Sheffield. Mr. Cur
rier will move his family here as
soon as he finds a place of resi-
dence. His wife is a daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Howlette of Atkin-
son, Ill.
Mrs. George Schwenniger is en-
tertaining her sister, Mrs. F. A
Reynolds of Lanesboro, Mass. She
is accompanied by her daughter,
Miss Barbara Reynolds. Mrs. Reyn-
olds was accompanied here by a
brother. S. Brown of Vincennes,
Ind. He returned home last Sun
day evening.
A baby boy, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Farwell at Hammond hos
pital last Sunday, died last night
Mr.. Farwel has been engaged in
business in Kansas City and is at
present at Denver, Colo He is the
elder son of MIR. and Mrs. Darwin
Farwell of East Main street of this
city.
The 5-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. August De Blick. who died at
their home on a farm in Munson
township Sunday morning, was
buried in lakewood cemetery this
morning. Francis De Blick was
born in Munson township Sept. s,
1916. His final Illness was diabetes.
his suffering coming to an end last
Sunday. The funeral services were
held at st. Malachy's Catholic
church. Rev Father Enos H.
Barnes had charge of the service,
which was held at 8 o'clock.
w. c. Myers. who is in the en-
ploy OF Hartman Bros. of the South
Side market, has purchased the
residence property of Glenn VogIer
on East Orange street. Mr.. Myers
at present resides on North Safe
street and will he given possession
of the Vogler property March l.
1922.
Herbert Pease has sold the Cen
eseo rendering plant to Fred Wal
tiers, from whom he purchased it
about two years ago Mr. Walters
has already taken possession. Mr..
and Mrs. Pease have gone to Wal
nut, Ill, to visit for a short time.
His plans for the future are not
definitely formulated.
The Trinity Episcopal church of
this city will be served in it's pas
torate for the ensuing year by Rev.
Fred Head. Rev. V. C. Lacey has
been in charge of the local church
during the last year. Rev. Head
will have charge of the Episcopal
ian parishes at Presumption. CISCO
and Geneseo. His place of resi-
dence will likely be CISCO, this more
central location enabling him to
reach the other two places more
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
/ Today's News of Western Illinois
LIFE RESIDENT
BUREAU COUNTY
BURNS TO DEATH
(snecial Correspondence.l

Especial Correspondence
Kewanee, Jan 24.-Death
from burns suffered when her
clothing caught fire, while she
was attempting to fill the sup
ply can of her gasoline stove,
was the fate of Mrs. Elizabeth
Sweet, age II, at her home in
Buda, Bureau county, Sunday.
She was alone in the house at
the time and did not regain
consciousness after her injur-
les. She ran to one of the 9TH
er rooms and endeavored to ex-
unguish the flames by wrap
ping a rug about her. When
found, all her clothing had been
burned except her corset and
shoes. Neighbors soon arriv-
ed and extinguished the fire in
the kitchen. Mrs. Sweet had a
great many canary birds. OF
the "a. all were killed by the
fire and smoke except four.
Mrs. Sweet had resided in Buda
practically all her life. She
was charter member of the
Buda chapter, Eastern Star.
Two sons. George and Ralph.
survive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
ORION CLASS
PLAY PROVES
BIG SUCCESS
Entertainment Nets Juniors of
High School Sum Of S137-
Large Audience Attend.
Especial Correspondence

Orion, Jan. 24.-"Just Plain
Mary" the class play given by the
juniors of Orionshigh school. proved
to be a success both financially and
as an entertainment. The sum of
$137. was cleared by the class. The
production was given at the opera
house and a large crowd was IN
attendance. Mrs. J. B. Richardson
directed the play. Following is the
cast:
Daniel Judkins, aged 20 ..
........... Carl Nelson
Ezekiel Judkins, aged 10, his
son ....... Harold Sheesley
Hezekiah Judkins, aged s, his
son ......... Mae OLeary
Rev. John Andrews. aged 60.
............... Mora Lindquist
Austin George, aged 80 .....
,..... Randolph Peterson
Hiram Paisley, aged 45...
.............. Boyd Kettering
Joel Sanburn, aged 13..
............... Naomi Conover
Francine Du Mont, aged Is
............. Violet Hofflund
Naomi Judkins, aged 81, Daniels
daughter ........ Doris Nelst
Martha Judkins, aged 10, Dan
lel's daughter ... Helen OLeary
Ruth Judkins, aged 10, Daniels
daughter 49,. Leona McCombs
Miranda Hawkins, aged 40.
............. Theresa Anderson
Lavinia Hersey, aged 20 .....
............. Marjorie Swanson
Electa Tarbox, aged 35 ..
............. Ethel Anderson
Violet Webster, aged 19....
..-.-............ Gladys Kerr
Leila Hastings, aged 20 .......
................. Grace Cheney
Ethel Wyman, aged 20. .....
Grace Harsha
Evelyn, aged Is. Mary Corey
Alice, aged Is. Dorothy McWhinney
Irene, aged h.. Nina Franzen
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24

Especial Correspondence
Geneseo, Jan. 24-The above pic
ture of the Geneseo high school
basketball team is of especial in
terest at the present time because
of the fact of the first Henry Coun-
ty Inter-Scholastic Basketball
tournament which will be held in
GeneseO this week, beginning
Thursday evening.
GenesaO had a strong team last
season, being runners-up n the
final game of the district tourna-
ment at Augustana gymnasium, be-
ing defeated by Moline by one point,
IA to IS. This years team made a
good start and then fell into r
slump from which it is recovering
at present. Its games this season
are as follows:
Geneseo, "a; Kewanee, 16.
Geneseo, So; Atkinson, 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
TWO TILTS THIS
WEEK FOR ALEDO
Especial to The Argus.)

NopCbidl W uc Al SuS.J
Aledo, jan 4-Basketball fans
of this community are promised
plenty of excitement for the rest
of this week. Tomorrow night the
Aledo high school quintet will meet
the Seaton high five and on Friday
night the locals will meet Brown
Business college of Moline. Both
games will be played at the COL
lege gym in this city.
Dope predicts a victory for Aledo
in the Seaton tilt but the outcome
of the Friday night game is doubt
full. 1t is rumored that the Moline
lads have strong team and as
the locals have been doing excel
lent work in recent tits it is ex-
pected that the battle will be a fast
one from start to finish. 1t is hoped
that many fans will turn out to see
the games.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24

gion team of Cambridge and the
Geneseo Independents. The first
game of the tournament proper will
be played by Cambridge and Weth-
ersfield.
The second session of the tour
ney on Friday evening will bring
together Annawan and Atkinson,
while Geneseo will meet Orion in
the second game of the evening.
Two games will be played on Sat
urday afternoon and two in the eve
ming. Woodruff is reported to be
very strong this year Dut the indi-
cations are that Cambridge and
Geneseo will meet in the finals.
The district tournament occurs
at Augustana gymnasium under the
auspices of the Moline high school
on March 2, 8 and 4. The friends
of the Geneseo team are again ex-
pecting to see them in the finals
but as winners this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
TWO FIRES
GENESEO TODAY
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Jan. 24.-Fire breaking
out in two Geneseo residences this
morning caused considerable dam
age.
The first conflagration broke out
at S o'clock at the residence of Jack
Hansen on South lakewood avenue.
A defective chimney was the cause
of the blaze. All the furniture
was saved, but the loss by fire and
water amounted to about $1,000.
The family will not be able to oc-
cupy the house this winter. Mr..
Hansen, who has been employed by
the Mutual Service Station COM
pany since its organization here, re-
signed last week.
While the fire department was at
the Hansen residence an alarm was
sent in from the Emil Monthe home
on North State street, The fire chief
sent one company to this home. The
fire here was also caused by a de-
fective chimney. Damages amount
ed to about $780,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
TO CIvEY.
PLAY TONIGHT
Especial Correspondence.l

Galva, Jan. "a. - The first per-
Torrance of the Y. w. home talent
play will be given tonight. The
production, which is given by a
cast of 200 people. is the largest
given in Galva for some time A
few of the characters who will ap-
pear are: Lord Bashful of the No
bility, Elton Marley: Friend Rodd,
who works tramps. Hayden Will
liams; Friend Rodd's daughter.
Edith Bonita; Jack. a farmer lad.
afterward a jackie. Joe Dickson:
Miss Autumn, who adores aristoc-
racy, Florence Best; Lord Bashful's
father. c. F. Schwak; Artie Ire
Billion. Harold Otto: Will Van Mil
lion. Stewart Reid; Maid, Blanch
Olson; Claire Livingston. Dorothy
Hanson; Yankemin. the village
sheriff, Vern Brown; Tre-Billions'
butler, Elmer Borg DeVere.
There will be IL delightful
choruses, jackies, fox hunters, CO.
lonial danes. Bob White chorus.
Irritation group, rose group. milk
maids, farmers and the grand bub-
BILE chorus, which will be composed
Of rs beautifully arrayed young
sters carrying colored balloons. The
play is in three scenes. The story
of the opera deals with the adven-
lures of two millionaires who made
a freak election bet. They are coin
PEELED to travel for two months dis
guised as tramps and must play the
part in all sincerity They hire out
to Quaker farmer. Fiancee of
one of the tramps comes from the
city in disguise and hires as a maid
at the Quaker's farm. While en-
ployed there his maid forces from
her future husband truthful dec
laration of his love for her. This
play is staged and directed by Miss
b. Vivian Taylor of Chicago. The
accompanies Will be the Misses
Lenora Cummings and Edith Nord-
gren. Between the acts Slicker's
orchestra and the American Legion
orchestra will play.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
CHURCH
FIFTIETH YEAR
AFFAIR FRIDAY
Perryton Presbyterian Church 10
Sponsor Fine Program on
Half Century Anniversary.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Jan. 24.-Friday the mem
bers OF the Perryton Presbyterian
church have arranged for an excel
lent program following a big din
per at noon in honor of the fifth
eth anniversary of the founding Of
the church at Gingles Corners, five
miles north of Aledo.
Invitations have been issued to
members living at a distance but
the event is open to the public. 1t
is understood that all members are
earnestly requested to attend the
affair as only invitations were sent
to those that would not hear the
church announcement. A. ]. Doak
of north of Aledo is in charge of
the committees of the services. Rey
Henry Love is the present pas
tor of the church, being installed
the 18th of this month. He succeed
ed Rev. o. l.. Carr, who has held
the pastorate since December, 1914
On the following list of charter
members the first three are living
today: Sarah Il. McHard, Nancy J.
McHard, John Grey, VIM McHard,
ST., VIM. McHard, Jr., Samuel Nc
Hard, Frank McHard, Martha J.
Blue, Sarah Doak. Mary ]. Harris,
John Harris, Mary Guffey, Mary A.
Bigelow, Kate Gray, John Wallace.
Emily Wallace and Martha ].
Gingles.
On Feb. IS. 1871, the people of
the community met for the purpose
of raising funds to build church
at or near Gingles Corner 1t was
decided to build, and a committee
was appointed to superintend the
work, consisting of John Harris,
William Doak and Cruiser Gray. The
lot was donated by John Harris,
and the necessary funds were rails
ed, this being left blank in the min
utes fog insertion and no insert was
ever made The contract for build
{ ing the church was given to NJ.
Smell. The committee on furnishing
the church was J. l.. Wallace, M. J.
Blue and Phebe Blue. The furn-
ishings cost $152.7O. The church
was dedicated the 9th of January,
1872, free of debt. Rev. Bristol and
Rev. W. S. Dool were the first min
listers of the church.
Afternoon Program.
After the dinner the following
program will be given commencing
at 2 O'Clock:
Doxology. 4
Invocation.
Hymn, ''Blest Be the Tie"
Vocal solo-Carrie Dorothy.
History of the church
Vocal solo-John McHard.
Greetings.
instrumental Duet - Florence
Doak McHard and Mary Harris
Moffit.
Early "reminiscences of the
church-Mrs. Mary McHard.
Vocal solo-Frank Moffit
q Remarks by visiting ministers.
Vocal duet-Mrs. Henry Love and
Will McHard.
Benediction.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
PACK MUCH ICE
AT PREEMPTION
Especial Correspondence.)


Presumption, Jan. PA great
many doubts have been expressed
by the people of this community
who have their own ice houses and
who pack their own ice, as to the
likelihood of being able to procure
ice thick enough to put up this win
ter, because of the especially mild
weather. AS practically no ice was
put up last winter because of the
lack of freezing weather, and as it
was found practically impossible to
obtain it-in any satisfactory way
throughout the entire summer,
people had all of that experience
they cared for, and were determined
to fill their ice houses with ice Of
some sort. this year, is only a few
inches thick.
Thanks to the recent cold wealth
er. it has been possible to get ice
from to IL inches thick, and many
in the commu1oty have rushed the
work through, lest warmer weather
might come and spoil the supply.
William Braden, two miles south
east of town, is among those who
are getting their supply put up to-
day.
Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Upton drove to
Rock Island Sunday in spite of the
snappy weather, and spent a pleas
ant afternoon visiting with rela-
tiVeS.
Mrs. j. H. Whitsitt, who had a
rather severe touch of grippe or in
huenza the latter part of last week.
has about recovered from the at
tack, and is again able to do part
Of her work.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Presumption unit of the Mercer
County Home bureau will be held
at the home of Mrs. Clarence HUFF
stedtler, Friday afternoon. 1t is in
definite at the present time whether
Miss Helen Schouten, the home ad-
visor, will be able to be present at
the emeting, but there is quite an
amount of important business to be
brought before the unit, and a large
is especially desired.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-24
Ten Carloads Of lea

Yesterday 10 carloads of ice Ar.
rived from New Boston for the Gar.
rigan Ice company. This makes Is
carloads that have been received
1t will take eight more to finish
filling the ice house in town. When
this is completed, Garrigan will fn.
ish filling the ice house at Spring
lake with ice cut off the lake. Gar.
rigan stated yesterday, 4 will no,
have the difficulty this year supply
ing the wants of my ice customers
The ice is of good quality and the
price will be right"