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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
Clever Amateurs : In Leading Roles
 At Little Theatre

Miss Minerva Pious, one of the cleverest amateurs in the clty' ana Louis Checker, will have the lead ing roles in the "Harlequinade," a melo-drama written by Miss Lucille Marsh of this city, and which will be presented Wednesday evening May 24th in the Industrial Service center on Barnum avenue by the Little Theatre League.
 Very different from any impres- sion which the name might give. IS play As a hint to the story, 1t might be said that the scene is laid in the ballroom of a handsome man sion where a. masquerade ball Is Tn progress. During the evening ser ies of thefts have been made and the clever means by which the crooks are caught forms the hasis or the plot The other members Of the cast are Mrs William Mclaughlin, Will liam Gaito, Douglas Stuart and Car
 Mrs. Dorothy Smith Beardsley who is taking one of the he e leading s2I r9ses $ which will be presented the same evening, is directing 'The Harlequin n~ ade.''
 Lean will enact the role of Barbara Besides Mrs. Bearrlsley, she will be assisted by Harold Hawley. Mrs. A A. Hodgkins. Miss Catherine McLach- lin Charles Armstrong, Jr., and Kemp Batchellor The play was written by David Morehead of this city and will be directed by the au- thor.
 1y weIl-balanced bill will be serious number written by Mrs. Sara Sher- man Pryor and entitled The Rut. leading part Others who will ap- pear are Mrs. Roy Clark, Miss Julia FarnrIm, Mrs. Dorothy Ogden Wheel CT. and Mir. and Mrs Joseph Clark.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
PERSONALS

The ladies of St. Joseph's church will be the hostesses at a coffee par ty on Wednesday afternoon May 1 lath, All members and friends are charge Is composed of Mrs. Flora Cunningham, Mrs. Mary Wagner Mrs. Mary Langenstein, Mrs. Ida Re Mrs. Clara Rogers, Mrs. Anne Hfrmke, Mrs. Elizabeth Kaelin, and Mrs. Julia Martin.
 Charles Jones of French street has returned to his home after a delight full visit with friends in East Had dam, Conn.,
 The Women's League of the Park Street Congregational church will hold its May assembly on Wednesday evening in place of the mid-week ser vice. The Kingdom and the Ma tion" will be the subject of the even- ing. Mrs. Newton Hoyt will be the leader assisted by the members of the Sara E. Hubbard Memorial Circle.
 Richard Bradshaw of North Main street has returned to his home after a pleasant motor trip to Newburg NJ Y.. over the weekend.
 Mrs. F. Jerman, of New London, formerly Of thi city is the guest Of her brother, James Bradshaw, 432 French street.
 Mrs. Charles Wyllie and Mrs. H. Bfdnkertoff will act as chairmeu of the general committee for the bazaar and dance to be held Thursday might May IS, by the Girls Friendly society of the Caval1Ip Episcopal church, in the parish house. A cordial invita- ton to the members of all the Girls Friendly societies in the city to at- tend this affair.
 All kinds of home made candy, cookies, cakes, pies, and salads will be on sake- There will be several ables for fancy articles and aprons.
 The committee in charge includes, Miss Helen Wheeler, Mrs. Mildred Drehr, Miss Dorothy Brfnkerh off, Miss Bessie Fitzpatrick, Miss Florence Roe- CTS, Miss Gladys Crosley Miss Edith yN Noltlng, Miss Julie Bell. Miss Ruth k1rkby, Miss Sadie Bell, Mrs R. Al son and Mrs E. Christian.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
Ur1ps' Black List
 NagLe ct aL O.,

According to reports going the rounds of the Eastern League cir, cult, there are several ball play CTS in Dan O'NeiIPs league who haven't a chance of doing much talking back to umpireS this sea- son. The minute they say some- thing they are to "get the gate"
 Johnny Nagle of Springfield is one of the players on the s'blacl<- Hst'' 1t is alleged. Johnny is said to have caused the umps all kinds of trouble last season and he will be silenced this year. Another player banned is Alex LindStrom, Fitchburg's pitcher-comedian. Lindstrom started to say some thing up in Pittsfield the other day it is said, but was hustled out of the game in a hurry by Sf Mcdonald /
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
MOLLA SAILED TO-DAY.

New York May 16-To meet the athletic career. Mrs. Molla Biurstedt double-obstacled, supreme test of her Mallory of New York, Americas wom- an tennis champion, accompanied by Miss Edith Sigourney of Boston, sail ed today on the Reliance for England and the British championship tourna- ment at Wimbledon, June 26.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
FIFTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC
 CLUB TO CONTINUE

On the motion of Michael Small, the resolution of the previous meet ing of the Fifth District Democratic club to disband the organization. was rescinded at last nights meeting. About 35 members of the club were present and the looked for pposition on the part of the dissatisfied mem- bers was not forthc coming. The club will continue to thrive and flourish sans the disgruntled members who, because they were not receiving patronage ,endeavored to break up the organization.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
schupp Goes to White sox.

Chicago. May, 16. - Ferdinand Schupp. star pitcher of the Kansas City American Association Club, was purchased by the Chicago White Sox for, imme diately delivery. Schupp was formerly member of the Giants, Robins and Cardinals. Pitchers Roy Wilkenson and John "Reb'' Russell of the White Sox were released outright to the Kansas City club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
BILL TATE HAS BOUT.

Chicago, May 16-Bill Tate, for mer sparring partner for Jack Demp- sey, today was matched to box Lee Anderson, another negro heavyweight in a, fifteen round decision contest at Juarez, Mexico July 4. The match will be staged in the afternoon in the Juarez race track
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
Giants Sell Jonnard,

Chicago, May 16.-The Giants have cut down the roster to the twenty-five paayer limit, this being the date set for the reduction. Pitcher Claude Jon nard. right handler purchased from Little Rock last summer, being sold to Indianapolis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

Grand Finale and ensemble by the entire company.
 J. Lesko will assist as accom- panist and the Deluxe orchestra will f niSh the music for dancing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

SANDWICH, Eng.-Miss R osamond Sherwood, only Yankee woman com peting in the ladies' open golf cham ptonship was vanquished by Mrs. Pitcher.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

A camp equipment shower will be held tomorrow night at the Central house of the Y. VIC. A. on Golden Hill street. All members of the as sccfation will be asked to contribute an article for the new Y. camp "Oak Enou'' on the Housatonic
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

Miss Doris Wheeler, daughter of Mir and Mrs. D. Fairchild Wheeler, who is to wed Philo c. Calhoun in June, will be the guest of honor at a bridge party tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wilmot F. Wheeler of Brooklawn avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16
LOCAL MEN ATTEND
 NATIONAL CHAMBER MEETING

The convention of the United States Chamber of Commerce to be held in Washington D. c. May IS and g will be we'll attended by local men who are keenly interested in the activities Of the civic movements which are brought forth through the Chamber of Commerce
 Tkose who will attend from Bridge port are: F. J. Kingsbury national cosInseIor. Edmund g. Wolfe, Sumner Simpson, D. FairchtBd Wheeler. Nal comb T. Herr. H. B. Terrin. R. F. Crud ginton. Geo. E. Crawford, and seward B. Price the secretary of the local Chamber
 BROOKLYN-Ivan Olson. veteran sh ortston of the Dodgers. is threaten
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

Charles Jones of French street has returned to his home after a delight full visit with friends in East Had dam, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-16

Richard Bradshaw of North Main street has returned to his home after a pleasant motor trip to Newburg, N. X.. over the weekend
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
WAKEFIELD IN ROLE
OF PETER GRIMM"
REAL ENJOYMENT

Belasco's presentation Of David
Werfe:d in The Return OF Peter
Grimm" drew a capacity house to
the Illinois theatre last night
Many who have seen David War
field in The Music Master" say one
should never see him in any other
role. Those who disregarded tha.
advice. and their name is legion,
are the gamers. for it is not at all
difficult to preserve the memory of
both and give each its due.
The Return of Peter Grimm" is an
adventure in the supernatural, and
enshrines the truth that only one
thing really counts-only one thing
love. 1t is the only thing that
tells in the long run; nothing else
endures TO the end"
Peter Grimm of Grimm Manor, a
small town in New York state
founded by Peters ferefathsrs froIl
Holland, is famous horticulturist
who has built UP a fortune. which
he laFishes on those he loves, par
ticularly kathrien. a girl whom he
baby, and Frederick. his nephew.
Il is the one desire of his heart
that the twain shall marry, and the
girl promises to wed his nephew
out of gratitude to her benefactor,
although her heart is really given
to James Hartman, an employee of
the master of Grimm Manor.
The nephew is scoundreI. but
Uncle Peter does not know of his
vllilaHy, and the levable old match
maker expires suddenly shortly aft
er the young couple have plighted
their troth each to the other in his
presence
Joseph Brennan as Andrew Mac
Pherson. an elderly Scotch physi-
clan, and a chun of Peters, who is
interested in spiritism and psychi-
cal research. wins a promise from
his friend that if he dies first, he
Will return in spirit and if possible
manifest himself to him.
Peter does come back as a
wrath, a disembodied spirit, and of
course his first discovery is that
his plans for the marriage of Kath-
rien and Frederick will make ship
rest of the play sets forth his eff
forts, crowned with success at last,
to break the match, and bring
about the nuptials of kathrien and
her lover, James.
Yes, the play is "spoeky' but it
is not gruesome. Warf1eId's acting
is superb, and his characterization
of Peter Grimm, the kindly eccen-
trio old horticultorist. AID of Peter
Grimm, the returned spirit, who
cannot leave the earth until he has
patched up the error he made, gives
free rein to his versatile talents.
Miriam Doyle as Kathrien ably
supports the star. and Brennan as
DR.. Macpherson deserves the praise
which more than enc critic has be-
slowed.
The Illinois theatre management
is to be congratulated for making
it possible for its patrons to attend
such a play~as THE Return Of
Peter Grimm
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
NOT GUILTY OF
LIQUOR CHARGE
A. Van De Eeere. Moline. Tells
Jury He Sold No Booze TO Fed.
eral Agent.

A Van De Keere. proprietor OF
soft drink parlor at 1o2 Third ave-
nue.. Moline, was found not guilty
of selling liquor by a jury in coun-
ty court last evening. The Jury de-
liberated five hours. reaching the
verdict at $50 o'clock.
Van De Keere was arrested April
a on information furnished county
authorities by Fred Wickman. pro-
hibitien agent. Wiekman testified
that he purchased a drink of liquor
from Van De keere for 25 cents
and saved the evidence by trans
ferrfng it from his mouth to a bot
tie.
Van De Kesre declared he re-
membered Wickman well. He de-
scribed the agents appearance the
day Wickman entered his place of
business and said that Wiekman
asked to buy a half pint of booze.
Van De Kea ere said he told him that
he had nothing of that sort for
sale. He denied that Wiekman
purchased a drink or even asked to
buy one.
Two other witnesses for the de-
tense supported Van De Keere's
story.
After receiving the verdict, Judge
Landee discharged the jury.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
CLAIM PRIMARY
INJURIES PARTY
Speakers mt Congressional Conven-
ton of G. O. p. Voice Dis
approval OF Law.

Dfsapproval OF the Illinois pri-
mary law was voiced informally
at the congressional convention Of
Republicans of the Fourteenth dis
trict in Monmouth yesterday.
A number of speakers called
upon for short talks at the eonclu-
sion of regular business seized the
opportunity to express their opin-
ion of the primary. Feeling pre-
vailed that the primary election is
breaking down party lines and or
ganization and shifting the burden
of placing efficient men in public
office from the organization To lhe
candidate. II was declared that the
primary law should be amended so
as to reduce the enormous expense
candidates of the various parties
are now said to be put in order to
gain nominations. 1t was claimed
that a man or woman must expeud
at least $3.50. 900 TO secure nomina-
ton for a state Office by placing
their names properly bafore the
voters.
william J Graham of AIedo. Rs
puDilcdn CduQlQdIe LOT EeelEEiAtA lp
congress from the Fourteenth dis
trict, was endorsed in the conVeu-
tion resolutions.
Among the speakers of the day
was Walter A. Resented, Rock Is
land. state central committee man
from the Fourteenth district. Mr..
Rosenfield stated that the burden
Of the work in the election this fall
rests on the shoulders of precinct
committee men.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
LABOR OUTLOOK
MUCH BRIGHTER
Rock Island Agency Reflects Bet
ter COEditieRs-State Survey
is Optimistic.

According to the summary of the
unemployment situation in the
state, compiled by the statistica!
section of the Illinois department
of labor and announced today. Rock
Island reports, through its labor
agency. a decided improvement in
help wanted.
Auto industries in Rock Island,
manufacturers of small hardware
and number OF the larger imple-
ment plants are reported to be add
ing to their forces, waich is taken
as an indication that t.<>a TN of
the road has been D:ade.
Director George B. Arnold says
that optimistic prediction9aare be-
ing verified as the re5alF of the
state survey.
TO summarize conditions through
cut the state" says the report,
there is a steady gain in industry.
This, while not sensational in char
aeter, is marked. Industry at last
is forging ahead, not slipping back. y
He adds that reports from var
tous snperintendents in different
localities tend to show that sum-
mer work will help to absorb a
great share of the present unem-
ployment.
The most favorable reports are
stated to be these from Chicago,
where building is said to be really
opening up and employers are re-
porting an increased demand for
labor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
BOYS RENEWING
War INSURANCE
Reinstatement and Conversion of
Risk Policies Being Made by
Ex.SerVice Men.

Ex-seTvice men were interviewed
today in regard to reinstating and
converting their government war
risk Insurance policies by W. B.
Carroll of the sub-district Office Of
the United States war veterans bu-
reau of Peoria. Mr. Carroll has
established his headquarters in the
local chapter rooms, American Red
Cross, State hank building.
The insurance was explained to
many of the ex-service boys, some
who are now carrying government
insurance and others who have let
their policies lapse. With the Red
Cross, Rock Island post No. 200,
American Legion. and the Rock Is
land Chamber Of Commerce, Mr..
Carroll is getting in touch with
the men.
He will be in the city tomorrow
and will answer any questions and
give all information concerning the
insurance at the Red Cross rooms.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
DIVORCE BILLS
FILED BY THREE

Three bills for divorce were filed
in circuit court today Helen Nc
Auly. Rock Island, charges Ralph
McAuly with cruelty. They were
married March 6, 1919. in Seattle
and lived together until Oct. 8, 1921.
Margaret Kanine, Rock Island,
complains of William Kanine en-
grounds of cruelty. They were
married July l. 1920. in Rock Is
land and lived together until Oct.
10. 1921.
Mary Baker. Rock Island, charges
Theophil Baker with cruelty. They
we're married in Belgium Sept. Is,
1888, and lived together until April
5, 1922.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
MORRIS S. HEAGY
TO SERVE on BANK
PROTECTION GROUP

Morris S Heagy. president of the
Central Trust & Savings bank. has
been appointed to serve on a
committee named by the Illinois
Bankers association to study the
criminal situation in the state as
it affects banks.
The committee will recommend
a definite policy to be followed by
the protective department in de-
termining what forms of bank pro-
tecticn are most desirable, and to
assist in the prevention of loss
through burglary, robbery or
check fraud.
C. H. Ireland. Washburn, is
chairman of the group, which. in
addition to Mr.. Heagy. consists of
W. B. Crawford, West Frankfort.
W. ". Smith. South Chicago, and
H. o. Ragland, Nation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
E54Th
YEAR OF CHURCH
Memorial Christian Congregation
Will Observe Anniversary
With Supper.

1t was 81 years ago today that
the Memorial Christian church was
ORGANIZED in a little building used
as a German Lutheran church Gn
Twentieth street. between Fifth
and Sixth avenue. That edifice still
stands but now is being used as a
dwelling.
There we're only 25 charter mem
bers of tte congregation, but to-
night over 400 members Of the
church are celebrating the ami
versary at dinner at $50 o'clock at
the church. f. c. Fisher, superin-
tendent of city schools. is to be the
speaker. There will be a piano
number by Frank F'riestat. vocal
solo by Miss Sara Sampson. read
ing by Miss Gladys Steele and vocal
number by Floyd Wilson.
Mrs Mary Wadsworth OF this
city, although not charter mem
ber of the church. is the oldest
member residing in the city. Mrs.
Keene, now living in Chicago, join
ed the church shortly after the clos
ing OF the charter. The late Mrs.
p. c. King. who died in 1917. was
the last one OF the reSlCent chaTter
members TO pass on.
The first pastor was Rev. Mr.
Rogers, who came soon after the
organization had been perfected by
State Evangelist Sherwood, Chi
cage The congregation of faithful
followers worshiped for a short
time in the church in which it was
organized. and later secured a
room in the Mitchell and Lynde
building.
About forty years ago the prop
erty at Third avenue and Fifteenth
street was purchased from the First
Baptist church. and that building
was constructed in 1895. a memor-
ial to the late P L. Mitchell, father
of Phil Mitchell. and built by the
Mitchell family. Rev W. T. Graf
ton was the first minister in the
new church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
having ordered the construction of
the improvement, viz: The paving
with asphaltic concrete of Thirty
fifth street from the north line of
Eighteenth avenue to the nortn
line of Thirty-ffth street to the
west line of Thirty street,
the ordinance for the same being
on lie in the office of the city clers
of said city. and said city having
annlied 10 the county court of Rock
island county, Illinois. for an as
sessmeRt of the cost OF SAID I'M
prevement according to. frontage,
said assessment being payable In
ten installments, each bearing Ia
terest at the rate of 6 per cent per
annurn. ard an assessment there
fore having been made and return
cd 10 said court, the hearing there
on will be had on the 9Th day OF
Nav. A. D. 1922, at the hour OF ,
o'clock a. m, or as soon thereafter
as the business of the court VIII
permit. a.
iections in said court before said
day and may appear on the near
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois.
CLYDE CUSHMAN.
OFFICER Appointed to Make Assess
ment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
CHIEF OF SERVUS
Plant CONCLUDES
MUDDY IOWA TOUR

Judson ]. Adams, president of
the Servus Rubber comp pany, re-
turned frem n Iowa business trip
yesterday which he made partly by
automobilo and partly by horse
power.
He was two nights on the road
and had to be pulled out of the
mud. four horses being attached TO
his machine or the road from De-
Witt. The good Samaritan who
came to his assistance mounted the
hood OF Mr.. Adams car and gee
hawad" his horses for a long time
before he was able to extricate the
machine from the ruts. When a
paved road was fnalyl reached, he
arrived in Rock Island with a
thankful heart and muddy trousers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
MRS. KOCH, 70,
GOES To REWARD
Former Resident More Than %
Tears Called After -Four
Years IllRess.

Mrs. Anthony Koch. aged 20
years. resident of Rock Island
mere than 36 years, passed away
at i o'clock this morning in the
home of her daughter, Mrs. W. r.
Names, 1925 East High street. Dav-
enport. Her health had been fail
ing for the last four years until the
end came peacefully this morning.
Her death will be greatly felt by
the family and a host of friends in
Rock Island.
Mrs. Koch, who was formerly
Miss Margaret Reimers. was born
in Marne, Germany, March "a, 1852,
and came to Rock Island in her
early childhood. She was married
to Anthony Koch in Rock Island,
where they made their home be-
fore moving with the family TO
Cloquet, Mimi, in 1898, where Mr..
Koch was engaged in the lumber
business. After the forest fires,
Oct. 12, 1913, in which her home
was destroyed, she returned to
Davenport, where she had since re-
sided with her daughter.
Mrs. Koch was member of the
Presbyterian church. Cloquet chap
ter No. 30, Eastern Star, and the
Court of Honor. Rock Island.
Surviving are the widower, a
daughter. Mrs. w R. Names, Dav-
enport; son, Harvey, Hammo ond,
La; brother, j. J. Reimers, Day-
export, and a sister, Mrs. Sophie
Ohge, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock
in the home of her daughter. in
Davenport. Burial will be in Chip
piannock cametery. The family re-
quests that flowers be omitted
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
W!LLkELEAvES
COUNTY BOARD
Town Board Of Moline Names Frank
O. Yeungren Assistant Super.
visor for URexpired Term.

Henry G willke, assistant super
visor from Moline. resigned his po-
sition on the county board last
night.
The Moline town board at once
appointed Frank Oscar Yeungren
in his place and Mr.. Yeungren
credentials are to be presented to
the supervisors at their session
this afternoon.
1t is understood that hfr. Youn-
gren's appointment will add anoth-
eer vote to the group in the county
board, which is opposed to recog-
mixing the alleged newly created
Rock Island township organization.
Mr.. Willke was elected assistant
supervisor last year for a two-year
term, which has not yet expired.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
SCHLEUTER new
Chief OF POLICE
Mueller Assumes Post rs Mayor
of Davenport: ThueneD Is
City Attorney.

Alfred C. Mueller assumed his
duties as mayor of Davenport at
the city council meeting last night
and newly elected aldermen were
seated. Appointments were made.
chief among which was the nam
ing of Charles Schleuter, acting
chief-of-police. Mr.. Schlueter will
be eligible for pension retirement
in two years and designation Of
his appointment as temporary
one preserves his eligibility for the
pension.
Henry Tbuenen was named city
attorney. succeeding L. c. Screech-
field. Robert klauer was named
city reporter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-04-20
CAR TIPS TRUCK
WHEN THEY CRASH

Samuel Campbell's light truck was
tipped over on its side and a front
wheel was broken when it collided
with the touring car owned AMI
driven by Thomas Carron, 234s
Seventeenth street. at the intersec-
tion of Twentieth street and Sixth
avenue. at 1880 o'clock this noon.
The touring car was also damaged.
the vehicles having collided head
on.
Carron's csr was going east on
Sixth avenue and the truck owned
by Mr Campbell. 1928 Twenty-sec-
ond street, was going south when
they met at the crossing. No one
was injured.