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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
COUNTY DUROC
BREEDERS meet
Mercer County Duroc Jersey Breed
ers' Association Hold Big
Annual Meeting.
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, Feb. 27.-Practically all
members of the Mercer County Du-
roc-Jersey Breeders association
were present at the annual banquet
meeting held in the American le-
gion rooms in this city Saturday.
The meeting started at noon, with
the serving of a sumptuous roast
red hog dinner, prepared by Chef
Charley Cooper of this city, who
won the favor of ali who were so
fortunate as to partake of the din
ner. Mr.. and Mrs. |. F. Gillmor
and Earl Morrow assisted in the
serving, which was done cafeteria
style. The roasted hog had been
taken from the herd OF l. F. Gill
NOR. Besides the Duroc breeders,
number of guests were present.
Joe Haaga, field secretary of the
National Duroc Registery associa-
ton, of Peoria, talked to the breed
ers in the afternoon on the promo
ton work being carried on by the
association and their efforts to low
Ell expenses. This talk was follow
ed by the moving picture show,
winners at the National"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
FAREWELL AFFAIR
FOR GALVA COUPLE
Especial Correspondence

Galva. Feb. 27.-Mr and Mrs.
William Soderberg entertained Fri
day evening at their home on West
Division street. in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs L. V. Mathews, who leave this
week for their new home in Michi-
gan. The evening was spent in
playing 500 and refreshments were
served.
Ten friends of Mrs. Fred HurI-
butt surprised her Friday evening.
the occasion being her birthday an
niversary. A delicious oyster sup
per was served and Mrs. Hurlbutt
was presented with a set of sher-
bet glasses.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
REV. BENSON GIVES
MISSIONARY TALK
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Feb. 27.-The illustrated
lecture given at the First Lutheran
church Saturday evening was one
of the most interesting events of
its kind heard in recent years. The
speaker was Rev. NeIs Benson. who
has been engaged in missionary
work in China for the past seven
years. He is at present in this
country on furlOugh. Rev. Mr..
eBnson was a student pastor in the
Benson was a student pastor in the
attendance at Augustana college.
serving here in the fall and Christ
mas period of 1913.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
BOWLING

A benefit card party was given
last week by the Misses Mary and
Margaret Daxon. About fifty peo-
pie were in attendance. The pro,
ceeds were given to the new ST
Patrick's church at Edgington.
Mrs. Samuel Hutchinson was
hostess to the Pleasant Ridge mis-
sionary society last week. A pro-
gram was given.
John Mcconnell of Black Hawk
township, who has been i'll with
pneumonia, is reported to be i'm
proving
Mrs. John Mcdonald spent few
days last week in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MISS RICHARDSON
HOST AT SHOWER
FOR MISS SAYRE
Especial Correspondence.)

Orion, Feb. 81. Miss Bertha
Richardson was hostess at a pretty
pre-nuptial party Saturday after
noon, honoring Miss Lavona Sayre
a bride-to-be Of the spring. Six
teen young ladies enjoyed an after
noon Of games and contests. The
home was decorated in yellow and
white, the brides chosen colors,
and lunch was served in dainty
boxes of the same colors, which,
with carnations, were the favors.
The cakes, ices and CONNECTIONS
were also in yellow and white.
The affair was a miscellaneous
shower and many lovely gifts were
presented the honoree Miss Ruth
Davis of Chicago was an out-of-
town guest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MRS. BROWN is
LAID TO REST
Especial TO The Argus.)

Hillsdale, Feb. 27.-Funeral ser
vices for Mrs. Ella Brown, aged 81
years, were held at 2 o'clock yes
terday from the residence Of her
sister. Mrs. S. w. Carey. Rev. F. D.
Meme. pastor of the Methodist
church, officiated. Burial was made
in the Bethesda cemetery.
Mrs. Brown, whose home is in
Dorchester, Neb., has been visiting
at Hillsdale during the winter. She
contracted pneumonia about week
ago. She is survived by a son. Joe
and a daughter, Eta N. both at
Dorchester. A brother, John Ward,
also of Dorchester, and three sis
tiers, Mrs. Amanda Dillon and Mrs.
Carey, both of Hillsdale, and Mrs.
Nora Bullick of Grand Junction,
Colo, also. survive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
REYNOLDS

Alfred Schleuter was in Rock Is
land Wednesday.
Mrs. Ben Sharp was in Rock IS
land on Thursday.
Frank M. Brown was a business
visitor in Rock Island Friday eve
ping.
The game between the Bowling
team and the Reynolds Independ-
ents. to be held on Thursday eve
mig, was postponed.
Mrs. w. G. Haifele was in Rock
Island on Thursday.
There will be a combination sale
at the Reynolds sale pavilion on
Saturday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ORA w. MEAD GETS
HIGH AVERAGE ON
SALE OF POLANDS
Especial to The Argus. J

Aledo, Feb. 27.-An average of
$40 was obtained Saturday by Ora
W. Mead, proprietor of the Pine
Grove Poland farm southwest of
North Henderson in his winter sale
of Poland Chinas.
The Offering consisted of As
head, the top reaching $75. Be
cause of the poor condition of the
roads the attendance at the sale
held on the Pine Grove Poland
farm was only fair. Although the
average is not the highest it stands
we'll with those received in these
parts this winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
0'DAY NAMED
MANAGER FOR
MERCER FAIR
Former Treasurer Is Elected Gen.
eraI Superintendent at Board
Meet in AIedO.
Especial to The Argus. }

A1edo, Feb. 27.-Michael O'Day of
this city was elected general sup
erintendent of Mercer county
1922 fair at a meeting of the execu-
tive board of the Mercer County
Agricultural society held in the
Aledo office Saturday.
Mr.. ODay accepted the office and
will strive with the other heads To
make the flair with a difference"
bigger and better than ever. The
printing of the premium list was
awarded the Democrat Publishing
company of Aledo. The board ac-
cepted the proposition of L. c.
Johnson Of the Democrat in regard
to giving premiums at the fair on
the Sow and Litter club being spon-
sored by that company. Secretary
Bowers was given the power to re-
organize departments p and Q
which are the children and home
bureau departments. The two will
probably be combined into one
Contract for Shows.
Paul L. Clark, general represent
alive of the Reed Greater shows,
appeared before the board with Il
COHIId ACT 10 pIace ten SHOWS on the
grounds far time With a positive
guarantee that these shows will be
clean and refined the board recon-
mended that contract be made.
The ten shows are as follows:
% Trained animal show, consist
ing of lion, leopard, bear. dog. mon
key, pony and bucking mule acts,
a show for ladies and children. (2D
Water circus. showing all mysteri-
Gus disappearing features as pre-
scented in the New York Hippo
drome. High divers, such as the
diving hood, with wireless telephone
connections, etc. go Frolics of
Life, said to be the largest portable
motor race track in the world. CA
Ten in One Pit show. (5D Over the
Top, a big fun show Co The Wiz
ard, seeing the world upside down.
90 Honeymoon Trail. a new me-
chanical fun show. (S) The lips,
a miniature city in operate. 90
The Crystal Palace, or The Crystal
Maze. Q0) Penny Arcade.
Besides the above ten shows the
company carries five rides as fol-
lows: Carryus All. late model fer
ris wheel, Whip, Sea Plane swings,
Gondolas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MRS. A. B. HAPPIER OF
ALBANY is HOSTESS
Especial Correspondence

Albany. Feb. 27.-Mrs. Alice B.
Happier was hostess to seven ladies
at 5 o'clock tea Thursday after
noon. her guests being Mrs. Mary
J. Slaymaker, Mrs. H. c. DuvalI,
Mrs. Jane Brinker, Mrs Sarah
Coyne, Mrs. Addie Stowell, Mrs. ].
Wallace McGown and Mrs. Ursely
Parker. The decorations carried
out the valentine idea, the func-
ton having been postponed owing
to illness of the hostess. Favors and
place cards were sent from Mrs.
Happer's daughter, Miss Josephine
Happier, in New York. The host
ess' nieces, Mrs. Paddock and Miss
Hanks, served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ALIEDO TELEPHONE
COMPANY HAS NEW
BOARD OPERATING
Especial to The Argus. J

Aledo, Feb. 27.-At HIPS o'clock
Saturday night the new switch
board recently installed by the
Peoples telephone of this city went
into operation, according to Patrick
O'Day, manager.
The new board was purchased
from the kellogg Supply company
and is of late model with many
automatic features. Patrons OF the
company are assured that their
calls can be more efficiently han
died than formerly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ORCHESTRA BALL
AT GALVA SUCCESS
Especial Correspoudencel J

Galva, Feb. 27.-Sixty-f1Ve couples
the bail given Friday night
by Slicker's orchestra. The opera
house was beautifully decorated
with long streamers of colored
paper and the members of the or
chestra wore carnival suits OF white
and black. At II o'clock paper hats,
horns and confetti were distributed
and the carnival spirit prevailed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
DR.. MURPHY Is BACK:
FATHER IMPROVED
(Special Correspondence,


Geneseo, Feb. 27.-Dr. John Il
Murphy has returned from Cen
tralia, Ill, where he had been
called by the illness of his aged
father, A F. Murphy, who is there
spending the winter at the home Of
a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Cunning
ham.
Some years ago Mr.. Murphy SUI
fered an injury to an eye which has
bothered hial since that time Re-
Gently this has become more serious
until it was found advisable to have
the eye removed. This operation
was performed during Dr. Murphys
presence at CentraIia- His father is
making satisfactory recovery in
spite of his advanced yeas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
SESSION FARM
BUREAU TONIGHT
Especial Correspondence

Cordova. Feb. 27.-The Cordova
farm bureau members will hold a
meeting at the Cordova Baptist
church tonight. Palmer r. Edger-
ton will present some items of
timely interest to the farmers. a
moving picture beth of instructive
and entertaining interest will be
shown
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MRS. HINTON DEAD.

NDPSNIstI NUI Go pUIIUtIICE.J
Kewanee. Feb. 27.-Word was re-
ceived today concerning the death
of Mrs. Eva Hinton of Rochester.
Mimi, former we'll known resident
of Henry county. Details concern
ing her passing have not yet been
learned. Her maiden name was
Miss Eva Scott
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
MEETS ON TUESDAY
(SneciaI Corresnondence. }

Geneseo, Feb. 27.-The schoSi on
religious education for adults will
hold its weekly session at the Cen
ese0 Collegiate institute tomorrow
evening at 7:15 O'Clock The total
enrolment at the meeting last
week was 113 students. Mrs. Lud-
low will have a class in junior
teachers instruction and Rev. F. h.
Hershey a class in child psychology
At SIS Mrs. Ludlow teaches in pri-
mary and beginners methods; Rev.
De Clark has a class on the old tes-
lament and Rev. II. StTaube's stud
ents are pursuing a course Of study
on the life of Christ.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MINERAL

Eyo Christian left for Chicago
Wednesday, where he will spend a
few days.
Mrs. F. G. Squires of Rock Is
land is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
A W. Barthelman.
Mae Meeks entertained the ]. 7.
club at her home Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
FIRE DESTROYS
ELECTRIC SHOP
AT PORT BYRON
Loss Estimated at $500 i'm Build.
ing Occupied by j. ]. Martin
Electrical Store.
Especial to The Argus.)

Port Byron, Feb. 27.-Fire of I'M
known origin completely destroyed
the store building occupied by the
j. j. Martin electrical shop, early
yesterday morning. The entire con-
tents of the shop were burned. No
insurance was carried on either the
building or contents. The loss is
estimated at about $1,000.
The blaze started about 2:30 in
the morning. Volunteer fire fight
ers were called out but were I'M
able to put out the conf1agration.
The building, which was a one
story wooden structure, was owned
by William Clark.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
COUPLE CELEBRATE
25TH ANNIVERSARY
(SpeciaI Correspondence.

Cambridge. Feb. 27.-Fifty guests
gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Charlotte, living east
Of town, Friday night, the occasion
being their silver wedding anniver-
sary- Many pieces of silyerware
were presented to the bride and
groom of a quarter of a century
ago. After delightful repast, the
evening was spent in playing pro-
greSsiYe domiuoeS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
R.N.A. OF ATKINSON
ENTERTAIN DEPUTY
(Snecial Corresnondencel

Atkinson Feb. 27-Royal Neigh
bors of Florence Camp No. 4G1 of
Atkinson, held special meeting at
the home of Mrs. Edward Mowers
Friday afternoon. Their deputy,
Mrs. Ada Palmquist of Moline, was
present. There was a good attend
ance and refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
LAST RITES FOR
MRS.M.K.CRAVES
Beloved Resident of Geneseo Laid
to ReSt-Rev. f. E. Shut
Cfficlates.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Feb. 27.-The funeral of
Mrs. Martha Kingsley Graves was
held at her late residence On South
Ward street in this city Saturday
afternoon at o'clock. Services
were in charge of Rev. F. E. Shut,
former pastor of the First Meth
odist church of this city, now pre-
siding elder Of the Kankakee dis
trict. He was assisted by Rev. DR..
Fletcher De Clark of Geneseo.
The pallbearers were E F. DiIIen-
beck, A c. Dillenbeck, Fred Brown
and Harry E. Brown Interment
was in lakewood cemetery,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
WELSH ORATOR
TO LECTURE IN
ALED0 TUESDAY
Arthur Walwyn Evans to Appear on
Final Number of American
Legion Lyceum-
Especial to The Argus.)


Afedo, Feb. 27.s-Arthur Walwyn
Evans, noted Welsh orator, will
favor people OF this community
with one of his famous lectures at
the Methodist church to morrow ey-
ening, appearing on the last num-
Der of this winters lyceum course
sponsored by Fallerans post of the
American Legion
Probably no speaker who ever
appeared in Aledo won more fay-
orable comment than Arthur Evans
when he spoke here last year I'M
der the auspices of Fallerans post.
Those who heard him were so num-
erous in their requests for a re-
turn engagement that the legion
naires secured him for this year.
Mr.. Evans was reared in Wales and
for "a years he lived in Britain. He
personally knows many of Eng
lands greatest men, and boasts of
warm friendship with some of
Americas foremost statesmen. He
is of the type which fulfills the real
mission of the platform, being a
scholar of rare attainments.
VIII Secure Pledges.
a committee OF legion men in
charge of this number of the ly-
ceum course are making arrange
ments to care for an unusually
large attendance, and plenty of
ushers will be on hand to direct
the audience to their seats. During
the evening pledge cards will be
passed out to secure the signature
of persons who will take ticket
next winter for the course which is
being planned. The course has al
ready been secured and the num-
bers are said to excel those of this
year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
TO BUY CHURCH SITE.
Especial COrreSDOndence1 J

Sterling, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-At a con-
gregational meeting of the Presby-
terrain church the trustees of the
church were instructed to purchase
site for the erection of a new
church. The new site is located
just north of the Sterling post
city. The old church was entirely
Office and is one OF the finest in the
destroyed by fire several weeks
ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
SHIP CORN.
Especial Correspondence \

Colona, Feb. 27.-J. F. Delany
shipped two carloads of shelIed
corn to Chicago last week. It was
hauled. in by Lawrence & Larson
from the first farm west of Rock
river bridge. 1t is most unusual
these days to. see corn shipped to
market from Colona.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MRS. HOUSLER OF
SHEFFIELD BURIED
Especial Correspondence. J

Sheffield. Feb. 27.-Funeral ser
vices for Mrs Armenia HousIer,
who passed away in a Chicago hos
pital TIL .rsday, following two
weeks illness resulting from a
broken hip, were held Saturday
morning at the grave in Fairfield
cemetery Rev Z. E Anterior Of
ficiated. The remains were brought
to Sheffield Friday evening. Mrs.
Housler was a resident of Shelf
field many years and was born at
Fairfield Sc years ago, her home IN
til her marriage being the farm
Just west of the Fairfield cemetery.
Her son accompanied the remains
here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
COMMUNITY MEET
HELD AT BOWLING
Especial Correspondence,1

Bowling, Feb. pa community
meeting held at the Ridgewood
schoolhouse southwest of Milan,
was attended by a good crowd. The
program included several readings
by James O'Connor and music by
number of young people. Refresh
ments were served during the eve
ming.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
TO BEGIN BUSINESS.
lSneCial COrreSnOndencp

NDPONHt1H = vi @ PS11 U O14NO'J
Galva, Feb. 27.-Howard Kelly of
Galva will open his vulcanizing
plant March l in the building on
Main street, formerly occupied by
the Ensley barber shop. Mr. Kelly
has already purchased his vulcan
izing plant and is busy installing
the same. He will sell auto tires
and all accessories at his new place
of business.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
CAR WRECKED:
DRIVER UNHURT[
Especial Correspondence.

Cambridge, Feb. 27.-CompleteIy
wrecking his car when ne struck
the end of a concrete culvert, Ed
Palmer escaped serious injury Sat
urday night while returning home
lie was alone in the machine, but
received only a shaking up and a
few minor bruises.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
BAZAAR AT GALVA
NETS SUMS OF $126

Galva, Feb. 27.-The bazar given
by the ladies of St. Johns Catholic
church Saturday was a financial
success. An unusually large number
of fancy work articles were sold.
The ladies served a. light luncheon
throughout the day. Receipts of
the bazar amounted TO S126.26.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
PREPARE TO MOVE.
Especial Corresp0ndeDCe.

TDpVNIUI Ut . TG-1II'-Il y
Geneseo, Feb. 27-Ben Swanson
and Charles Dubrinski of COlona,
Ill, were in Geneseo last Saturday
morning completing details for the
removal Of Mr.. Swanson to me
Dubrinski farm south Of COlona'
MIR. Swanson formerly resided IN
MoIina but ia = few recent years
has engaged IN farming near 20
Iona.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
F. TOday's News Of Western Illinois
WE'LL SAY TIRE
FANS-BUT WHO
LOST THE BETS?
(SpeciaI Correspondent.

NopVCIdI correspondents
Geneseo, Feb. 27.-Geneseo
has two fans who are undoubt-
eddy loyal to the Geneseo high
school basketball team. They
are Miss Charlotte Oberle, a
student at G. C.. l.. and Miss
Lillian Hammell of the high
school. These young ladies
walked the IL miles from Gene
SEQ to Cambridge last Saturday
afternoon to witness the game
there that night between Cam
bridge and Geneseo. They COW
cred the distance in slightly
less than four hours.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
SHEFFIELD LODGE
TO HAVE BENEFIT
Especial Correspondence. J

Sheffield, Feb. 27-Tuesday eve
ming the Modern Woodmen of
America lodge at Sheffield will put
on benefit entertainment Tho
Modern Woodmen band of Geneseo
will give a concert at the opera
hall. Howard A. Snyder of Daven-
port, the piano sOlOist, will also be
here and Miss Margaret Wethes ell,
the young Sheffield school girl who
brought down the house at the play,
Back to the Farm" at the opera
hall last Tuesday night with her
readings, will again appear
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ATKINSON COUPLE
GIVEN FAREWELL
Especial Correspondents.

Atkinson. Feb. 27.-About fifty
friends and relatives of MIR. and
Mrs. Ray Baker gathered at the
home of Mrs. Bakers mother, Mrs.
Peter Van De Woestyne, Thursday
evening and pleasantly surprised
them. 1t was in the nature of a
farewell party, as they have left for
South Dakota to make their future
home. They were presented with a
half dozen silver knives and forks.
They farmed near Geneseo last sea-
son.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
UNDERGOES OPERATION.

Atkinson, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Arnold
Howe, living about five miles north
of town, underwent an operation for
the removal of goiter at the J. C.
Hammond hospital, Geneseo, Fri
day. Her mother, Mrs. Lena Bent
ley of Rockford is with her.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
MRS. DE ROO, AGE 8S,
OF ATKINSON, DEAD
Especial Correspondence.)

Atkinson. Feb. 27.-Mrs. Thereseo
DeRoo. IS years of age, who has
made her home with her son, Nell
DeRoo, for several years, passed
away Friday evening at O'Clock.
Her health has been failing for
some time
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
POMEROY SCHOOL
SOLD AT AUCTION
Especial to The ArSus.)

Aledo, Feb. 27.-The Pomeroy
school property, northwest of Ale
do was sold at public auction Sat
urday afternoon for a total of
<175.0O. The ground. consisting of
about one-half acre, was sold to
the citizens OF the community for
Sl02. The school house and coal
house sold respectively for $46 and
$27. The Floyd Crapnell. Master
in Chancery James A. Allen of
Aledo cried the sale.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
REVIVAL MEET
HELD AT VIOLA
Especial CORRESPONDENTS J

Viola, Feb. 27.-Rev. o. E. Clapp
of the Methodist church is CON
Quoting a series of revival meet
ings. He is being assisted by Rev.
John Decker of Milan, who has
charge of the singing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
FINISH SCHOOL WORK.
Special correspondence.

.
Geneseo, Feb. q. = William A
Wanner and William Crull, Jr., have
returned to their homes in this city
after having been employed for sew
eral weeks at the consolidated
school which has just been fin
ished at Sheffield. They were en-
gagged in interior finishing as car
penters. stating that the new school
is one of the finest to be found in
this part of the state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27

Don't stay stuffed-up, Quit
blowing and snuffling. A dose of
Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses
are taken usually breaks up a
cold and ends all grippe misery.
The first desc opens clogged-
: ostrils and air passages of head;
nose running; relieves head
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ALedo and Mercer County
HAMPSHIRES OF
ALEDO MEN TOP
CHICAGO MARKET
Especial to The Argus

AIedo, Feb. 27.-Three car loads
of Hampshire hogs shipped from
Aledo last week, topped the Chi
cago market Two cars were
shipped by John Wheeler of east
of Aledo, the other being shipped
by William Butcher of this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-27
ASK DRY LAW REPEAL.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The exec
utive council of the Federation of
Labor, in a statement asked repeal
of the Volstead act, and substitu-
ton of measure permitting the
sale of light wines and beers.