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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
MAKE CHANGE IN
SCHEDULE DURING
CONVENTION WEEK
(SpeciaI Correspondents }

Geneseo, June 24.-Richard Hill
bert, who operates the bus line tc
the tri-cities, announces a change
in schedule to accommodate his
patrons during the period of the
Pageant of Progress and the grottC
convention. The morning schedule
remains as. heretofore, the first
change being in time of departure
in the afternoon at the tri-cities
He will during this time leave the
BIackhawk hotel at Davenport al
3:45 p. N. and the Harper house at
Rock Island at o'clock
During this exposition period LIE
will make nightly trips from Gene
SEQ. leaving here at 6 p. NJ Re-
turning the leaving time will be at
about 11:30 p. N. The one-Way
fare is 81 and round trip $1.75.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
BAILEY FAMILY
GIVEN PARTY AT
BEULAH CHURCH
Especial to The Argus. }

Rural, June ga farewell par
ty, honoring Mr. and Mrs. 1. j.
Bailey and family of Moline was
given last night at the Beulah Pres
byterian church, by members of
the congregation. There were $50
people present. The Bailey fam
lily resided in Rural until last fall,
when they moved to Moline. The
entire family have been active in
the church work and their depart
ure to Aledo, where Mr. Bailey has
purchased a furniture and under
taking business will be keenly
regretted. In behalf of the COM
pany, Rev. William Berg will pre-
sent Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey with a
set of silver knives and forks.
On Thursday the l. A H Sun
day school class, which Mrs. Bailey
has taught for over Is years, gave
picnic in her honor at Watch
Tower
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
SHERIFF RAIDS
!. HOMES IN WEST
END OF COUNTY
Three Bootleggers, 10 Gallons Of
Whisky and Near Still Is
Collected.
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo, June 24-As a result OF
raids staged at New Boston and
Keithsburg yesterday \ afternoon
and last night by local officers, three
men are in the county Jail. One still
and about ten gallons of whisky
were also taken in the raid
Sheriff Fleming and Deputy John
d. Sewer accompanied by Ed Noble
raided the home of Frank Free
man, one mile east of New Boston,
late yesterday afternoon. A still
neatly concealed in an outhouse was
found besides four gallons of whisky
and a barrel OF mash. Freeman was
taken and will answer to the charge
of manufacturing and selling whisky
when the county court opens in
October.
From New Boston the officials
went to Keithsburg where Pete
Wakeland and August Johnson were
taken into custody after three
homes had been raided and found
to contain several gallons of the
intoxicating thirst quencher- Plenty
of evidence was found against
Charles Wilhelm, who was success
full in giving the officers the slip
last night. 1t is expected he will be
arrested before evening.
Wakeland and Johnson will an
swer to charge of selling whisky. All
the men were taken on search war
rants sworn out by residents in
their community. Wilhelm, the, Off
GERS think, is using his boat as a
bootleggers' palace. The still taken
at the Freeman home had a capac-
ity Of 10 gallons and was nicely
made. 1t was not in operation yes
terday and was found under a large
pile of rubbish.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
VIOLA WOMAN
HEADS SOCIETY
Especial Correspondence.) }


Little York, June 24.-Mrs. c. A.
Minteer of Viola was elected presi-
dent of the Woman's Missionary So
cieties at the Rock Island Presby-
terry convention held here at the
United Presbyterian church. 9th
er officers named were:
Vice president--Mrs. ]. c. Gabby,
, Little York.
Secretary-Miss Leota Warwick,
Aledo.
Miss Elizabeth Mont
govery, Moline.
Secretary young women - Miss
Ethel Seaton, Little York.
Junior secretary - Mrs. w. J.
Donaldson, Little York.
Thank Offering-Mrs Verne
Banks, Rock Island
Literature--Mrs Ada Sheer,
Hanover.
Temperance and Reform-Mrs
Robert Speer, Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
AIedo and Mercer County
Aledo Church Notes
United Presbyterian-Rev. ]. B

United Presbyterian-Rev. ]. B.
Pollock, pastor Through courtesy
of the First Methodist church the
program for tonight will be given
there. There will be no services
Sunday as the church is being re-
paired. Regular services will be
resumed July %.
First Methodist-Dr. Samuel Van
Pelt, pastor Sunday school at 10
o'clock in the morning followed BY
preaching services at IL o'clock
The sermon will be delivered by
Rev Pollock of the United Pres
byterian church. Epworth league
at GAS p. m and evening preaching
services at 7:30 o'clock
First Presbyterian-Dr. A. Jud-
son Arrick, minister. Sunday school
at 10 a m. At the morning service
commencing at IL o'clock a report
of the Illinois Presbyterian confer
ence held recently at Decatur will
be given by the pastor. Christian
Endeavor at p. m. The evening
service at 1880 will be given over
to children's day exercises by the
junior and primary departments.
First Baptist-Rev. F. E. Pelton.
pastor. Bible school at 10 a. m. fol-
lowed by preaching services at IL
o'clock. B. Y. P. U. meeting at 6:45
p. N. Evening services at 1880
o'clock. At the Enon Baptist
church bible school will be at 10
O'Clock in the morning.
Swedish Lutheran-Rev. o. F,
Domeij, pastor. Sunday school as
usual at 9:45 a. m. A class of 33
will be confirmed at 10:45 O'Clock,
followed by a reception of new
members. Because of the Luther
league convention at Andover there
will be no service Sunday evening
in the local church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
TO Make
fourth 4 DAY
OF FFESTIvITIES
Big Celebration Is Planned at Bio
Bend Camp-0Uting Club 10
Have Events.
Especial Correspondence.) }

Geneseo, June 24.-Fourth Of
July holds many attractions for the
residents of this city and vicinity.
A feature of the celebration which
is entirely new lies in the fact OF
observance of that holiday at the
Big Bend camp on Rock River. ".
c. Voss, who has, equipped this
camp with suitable buildings and
q number of cottages for campers
has made arrangements for a
celebration which win attract many
people. The GeneseO Modern Wood
men band will furnish the daytime
music and Ronstrom's orchestra Of
Kewanee will play in the evening
at the dancing pavilion. 1t Is
planned that a large number Of
the local Woodmen and members
of their families will accompany
their band to Big Bend.
The Geneseo Outing club will ar
range a big day for its members
and their families in following
the custom which has been in vogue
for several years. Miller's band
and orchestra will furnish music
for the afternoon and evening and
for the dancing party which will
close the days activities Vent
orchestra has been engaged. The
fireworks display for this year is
stated to be larger than ever before
shown at the club.
Many of the Geneseo people will
go to Atkinson and will follow the
Geneseo White Sox baseball team,
which plays the Atkinson Regular5
at 3:15 in the afternoon. Each
team has won a game and the
strongest teams which so far rep
resented these towns will clash on
the Fourth.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
LAST RITESFOR
MRS. C. W. STINER
Especial Correspondence.l }

Atkinson, June 24.-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. George W. Stiner were
held at 2 O'Clock Thursday after
noon from the home. Interment
was in the Grand View cemetery.
Flora J. Stage was born Sept. l6,
1855, in Freeport, Ill. She died
June 20, 1922 On Sept. IS, 1873,
she was married to George w. Stin-
er of Atkinson. Three children
were born to this union. They are
George Dewitt, Atkinson; Mrs. Bes-
sic Keag, Cornwall and Mrs. Mar
garet Mcneil of Alba, all of whom,
with the husband and a brother.
Homer Stage of Geneseo, survive
A sister, Mrs. Carrie Slater, preced-
ed her in death four years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
COMPANY SEEKING
MEN TO WORK ON
STATE AID ROADS
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, June 24.-Representa-
tives of the Capital Construction
company were here yesterday look
ing for men to work on the state
hard road between Geneseo and
Silvis. Their demand yesterday
was for truck drivers in particu-
lar as well as utility laborers. The
concrete work was not begun this
week as anticipated as it was
deemed advisable to haul a greater
amount of material to the right of
way before beginning work with
the mixing machine.
Actual work of laying of the
concrete roadbed is now definitely
planned to begin next Monday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
STORM DRAIN
HEARING is SET
FOR JULY 3RD
Especial to The Argus

A1edo, June 24.-Mayor w. K.
Wells and Alderman William Hay
man and Ralph Thede, comprising
the local board of improvements,
has decided upon July as the date
OF the hearing on the contemplated
new storm drainage system in Ale
do. 1t is estimated that over S4O,-
600 will be needed to put in the
system Money will be raised by
special assessment and the issuing
of Improvement bonds. Notices of
the hearing are being sent to prop
erty owners.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
7TH IN SERIES
OF SALES TO BE
HELD JUNE 28TH
fsnecial Correspondencs.l

Geneseo, Ill, June 24--The sew
enth monthly bargain sale OF the
Geneseo Advertising club VIII be
held next Wednesday, June 2S- The
censoring committee announces
that it has passed its approval
upon every bargain which is placed
In this sale. In fact some or the
best buys of this series of monthly
sales are being advertised for next
Wednesday. This cooperative plan
of bargain days has met with un-
questioned success and is now be-
ing followed by several cities IN
this part of the state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
KATHERINE LOVE
rs HOSTESS AT
CHARMING EVENT
Especial Correspondence

Orion. June 24.-Miss Katherine
Love was a hostess to eight girl
friends Thursday afternoon, cele-
brating her birthday After games
and sociability. lunch was served
at beautifully appointed table, a
profusion of garden flowers being
used. Favors of dainty confectiOn
bouquets graced each plate and
mucn merriment was caused by a
cake containing prizes. Miss Sa-
rah Louise Lamont of Rock Is
land and Miss Doris Nelson of
Lynn were out OF town guests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
KEITHSBURG MAN
PLANS TO RESIDE
IN SUNSHINELAN
Especial Correspondence. !

Keithsburg, June 24-M. c. Bett-
ler. long identified in the business
life Of heithsburg as owner of a
grocery store, left yesterday for
Los Angeles, Calf, where he plans
TO make his future home. Mr.. Bett-
Ter and his family spent several
winters in the land of perpetual
sunshine and have decided to re
side there permanently. A daugh-
ter. Maxine, will graduate from the
Los Angeles schools, this month.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
CLAIMS MONUMENT
rs NOT ONE BOUGHT;
JURY ALSO AGREES
Especial Correspondence J

Cambridge, June PA verdict
in favor of the defendant was re-
turned by the jury in the case of
r. Millow & Son versus Mrs. Frank
Cation. Millow was suing to re-
cover payment for a monument
erected at Rosedale cemetery at
Cambridge. The testimony was
very conflicting The defendant
claimed the stone erected was not
the one purchased Clark Ably of
Galva represented the plaintiff and
B. A. Tyler of Cambridge was at
torney for the defendant.
A divorce was granted to Angus
ia De Smith and Julius De Smith
The decree was granted on grounds
of cruelty and desertion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
RETURN FROM 451
NILE MOTOR TRIP

Geneseo, June 24-Mr and Mrs.
Roy Van Housep and children ac-
companied by his father, A. w Van
Housen, returned to their home last
Thursday evening after a three
weeks fishing trip in Minnesota:
They drove from a point 50 miles
north Of Minneapolis on Thursday,
leaving there at O'Clock in the
morning and reached Geneseo that
evening at midnight The distance
travelled is 451 miles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
WILBUR CLAPP OF
VIOLA rs MARRIED
Especial Corresnondence

Viola, June 24.-Rev. O. E. Clapp
and family departed today to at
tend the marriage of their son, Will
bur, to Miss Verna Miles. The
wedding took place at the home
OF the brides parents at Wyanette,
Ill, at high noon today. Rev.
Clapp performed the ceremony. The
couple will reside in Milwaukee,
where Mr.. Clapp is in the employ
OF the Larkin Co.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
Todav's News of Western Illinois
NeaUs of Western
Illinois in Brief

Prophetstown-M Miss Alma Fem
has gone to Madison, Wis, to at
tend summer school at the State
university.
Commencing with June
%, the Galva grocery stores will be
open on every Wednesday evening,
until further notice. On every
Thursday afternoon the same stores
will be closed untir further notice.
Sheffield-Mrs. Cora Rollins,
principal of the grade school at
Buda, has moved to her own home
in Sheffield for the summer. How
ever, she and her two young daugh-
ters will return to Buda in Septem-
ber for the school year.
Robert Bill is the only Sheffield
youth enjoying the six weeks train
ing at Camp Custer in the R 0. T.
C. in the U. S. calvary.
Orion-Miss Irma Johnson in
home from the University of lli-
nois.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Sumner have
returned from an auto trip which
included Chicago, Starved Rock,
Peoria and other points.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. Wilson, with
two grandchildren of La Plata, Mo-,
are guests of their daughter, Mrs.
l.. d. Porter, making the trip by
auto.
Sherrard-Rev. ]. T. Mordy or
the Central Presbyterian church Of
Rock Island will preach in the park
tomorrow evening.
The Lutheran Sunday school
enjoyed a picnic at Long View park
yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
COLLAR BONE rs
BROKEN IN FALL
FROM HAY WAGON
Especial to The Argus }

Galva, June 24.-Oscar Palmer,
residing north of the city limits,
was badly injured early Friday
morning at the home Of his son-in-
law, Albert Finbratten, who re-
sides three miles southeast of Gal
va Mr. Palmer was assisting his
son-in-law to put up his hay on
that day. Mr.. Palmer either fell
or was thrown from load of hay,
and he received a broken collar
bone and several other painful
bruises. He was taken to the hos
pital at Kewanee by a Galva doc
tor and the broken bone was set.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
MEMS CLUB PLAN
ANNUAL EVENT AT
COAL CREEK CLUB
Especial Correspondence. }

Sheffleld, June 24.-The Commu-
nifty Mems club of Sheffield will
give the first annual picnic and
outing at the Coal Creek Country
club grounds Monday evening, June
26. They will entertain their fam
ilies and sweethearts at supper.
William E. Hull of Peoria will be
the speaker for the evening and
Carley's ive-piece orchestra will
furnish music,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
HUNTING LICENSES
ON SALE AT ALEDO
Especial to The Argus J

Aledo, June 24.-W. D. Emerson,
Jr., city clerk, has received the
hunting license blanks for the sea-
son which opens July l. At pres
ept the state law is closed on all
game but opens the first of July
on squirrels Last year the Ii
cense blanks cid not arrive until
several weeks after the hunting
season opened, making great in
convenience to many.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
CLUB SESSIONS
AT JOY HOMES
Especial Correspondence.

joy, June 24.-The Misses Mar
garet Noble and Jennie Kurr enter
tanned the Standard Bearers yes
terday afternoon at the home of
Miss KurT's sister, Mrs Lawrence
Willis, at Verdurette. A picnic
supper was enjoyed at $50. The
leader. Mrs. J. o. Sturdivant, ac-
companied them.
Miss Ruth Willis entertained the
New Boston Wimodausis club at
her Joy home yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
VIOLA GIRLS GIVE
CHARMING PARTY
Especial CORRESPONDENCE.

Viola, June "a. Little Miss
Vivian and Doris Reynolds enter
tanned at an afternoon party yes
terday in honor of their little
friend, Addie Archer of woodruff
who is their guest. Sixteen little
girls were present, including Alice
Seward OF Burlington. Iowa. Re
freshments were served by the
hostess mother.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
GROCERY STOCK is
SOLD AT AUCTION

NOF~N1t1I N1N7H I z k1OI4NI 1IINSsJ
AnnaWan, June 24.-The stock of
general merchandise, dry goods and
groceries of McKedron Mercantile
company, property of William H.
Holzinger, bankrupt. was sold at
auction The sale was ordered by
Carl Beherman, trustee of said
estate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
MUCH HONEY THIS
YEAR Is OPINION

Prophetstown, June "a. Henry
Stewart and Peter Benson, authori-
lies on bee culture and their propa-
cation, state that this season prom
ises to be the best in six years for
propagation and honey. There is
more feed of all kinds now than for
the last six years, especially OF
white and sweet clover.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
VIOLA RESIDENT
WILL BE LAID TO
REST TOMORROW
Especial CORRESPONDENCE

N0FNN1~@I N9I % HpVIIVItIICt.J
Viola, June 24.-Funeral services
for Simpson Nichols, who died
Thursday, June %, will be held at
2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from
the home of his niece. Mrs. Sarah
McCaw, who resides one mile east
of Viola. Burial will be made in
the Viola cemetery.
Mrs. Nichols was 20 years of age
and has resided at the McCaw
home for several months. His
death was due to infirmities of old
age.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
RED CROSS AT
ATKINSON HAS
NEW OFFICIALS
Especial Correspondence }

Atkinson, June 24.-At a recent
meeting of the executive committee
of the Atkinson branch of the Red
Cross the following officers were
elected:
Chairman-Edward Johnston.
Vice chairman-M. T. Booth.
A balance of $306. Sc was report
ed in the treasury by the secre-
tary, Mrs. Nellie S. Humphreys.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
MISS LA GRANGE
OF HAMPTON WILL
WE'D ALLEN RE;NTZ
Especial Correspondence }

VDpVCIdI OUI Is pOiIUtIICV-J
Hampton. June 24.-The engage
ment of Miss Elizabeth La Grange
to Allen Rentz was announced last
evening at a party given in her
honor. The wedding will be an
event of Tuesday, June 81. Both
the young people are very popular
in Hampton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
GALVA PASTOR TO
GIVE ADDRESS AT
KEWANEE TEMPLE
Especial Correspondence, =,

Kewanee, June 24-Dr. E. w
Lanham. pastor of the First Con-
gregatioral church OF Galva, has
been chosen to deliver the address
at the annual observance OF St
Johns day by the Masonic fratern-
ity Of the Kewanee jurisdiction to-
morrow. 1t is expected the serv-
Ices. to be held at the Masonic tenn
pie here. will attract Masons from
all parts of Henry county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24

A London policeman has retired
with a record of having arrested
100000 motorists for speeding and
other offensea.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
CONSULTATION, EXAMINATION
AND ADVICE FREE,

rich or poor. Write. or call
If you have been treated by one
or more doctors, and have failed TO
get well. do not give up all hope,
,.nti, you see Us. and get our opin-
ion. We may be OF zary;ce 10 you.
REMEMBER you are given
thorough, scientific, personal EX.
ANIMATION FREE OF CHARGE.
absolutely no cost 10 you. and il
you take treatment, we can ar
range it so you can take 1t whether
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24

rophetstown-Miss Alma Fem
has gone to Madison, Wis, to at
tend summer school at the State
university.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-06-24
Will be at Rock Island,
Hotel Harper
Sunday, June 25th
Hours: 8 a. IN. to 8 p. m.
No Money Rau1,ired


SPECIALIST who devotes his
entire time 10 the treatment of
Men, Women and Children as fol-
lows:
Stomach. Liver. Kidneys, Bowels.
Cali Stones, Constipation, Aenemia,
Abdominal Troubles, Diabetes,
rheumatism, Female Troubles,
Neuralgia, Deafness, Varicose
Veins, Catarrh of Head and Throat,
Leg Ulcers, Eczemas, Debility. Rup-
lures, Bedwetung. Epilepsy, Fits,
Heart Troubles.
PILES AND RECTAL FISTULA
treated without the knife No Cut
ling, no Chloroform.
EYES tested and glasses fitted.
Granular lids, Conjunctivitis,
Headaches, painful eyes.
l.ENSES-We grind our owA.
lenses and do Our own fitting
The Washington times., 1922-11-27
A Modest Young Gentleman
He Could Teach Some Of Ours.

Mr. Hyams Of the Red Cross who nations love
each other invited Lord Mountbatten Of Great Britain and
his young wife to meet at luncheon the usual dismal
tion Of greatest Newspaper editors"
Mounbatsn barely twenty-five years DID, lieutenant in the
British navy could teach thing to of made
speech unbuttoned and buoned his three times
always keeping firm grip least one of the buttons and
kicking foot with the other to stimulate the flow Of
thought - ~
The word that his speech emphasized courteous
The British upper class understands the value Of that word
It's their chief asset ;t
The young wife, just finishing honeymoon twelve
fifteen thousand miles long, after meeting reporters from
New York the Grand Canyon and from the Grand Canyon
Hoywood-when she and her husband played In moving
picture with Charley Chapn-seemed bewdered, like
nice little white kitten that had suddenly found itself packed
in cattle the way to the stockyards ..'t
The reporters told you four thousand times that she
the richest girl in England What infinitely mpor.
tant Is that she has fine large gray good smile wide
forehead and intelligence back Of It. The ruling class in Eng
land constantly itself best that avaabe That
is why IL continues to be ''the ruling class" t.
The Washington times., 1922-11-27
Violet Rays Are Harmful ia
Plants

An experiment to determine
whether plant life should be
shielded from certain rays OF sun.
light thought to be Injurious to
their growth entered its second
stage at the Pennsylvania State
College when Henry w. Popp, an
, instructor in botany, began a
series OF tests TO verify certain
indications given by preliminary
experiments. th..
II was announced that the re-
suits lup. to the present time are
somewhat similar to those of
Schanz in Germany, which -indi.
cate that the invisible rays K In
sunlight called ultraviolet are
detrimental to the termination OF
seeds and to the development OF
seedlings. s .s
Popp said In regard to the ef.
feet that the results might have
on farming. that Il would be too
expensive to screen off the ultra
violet rays from the ordinary
garden. but that IN greenhouses
u might be profitable 20 use a
yellow glass that win admit the
2 visible light. but cut off the light
of lower wave lengths.
The studies IN ultraviolet Hght
are also said 70 be giving valuable
information AZ 20 how sunlight
operates IN plants. how color n
formed and. hou. starch n manu-
! factured IN the plants,
The Washington times., 1922-11-27
American Legion Works % Redup'
Illiteracy I'm the United Sfxfes

r INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-Germsny
is now first on the rist On
u the relative literncy of NJ
tions and the United States eiev-
enth. according 10 a statement
made public today by Garland ".
Pbwell, national director % the
American Lesion's Americanixa-
tion Commission.
Countries which have fewer n
literates than America. sccording
70, Powell. are. In relative order:
Germany, Denmark, Swifncrland.
Holland. Finland. Norway. Sweden.
Scotland. England. wales. and
France.
The estimate Of the 1890 c~n-
sus. showing that more than fivs
million persons. or 9 per cent q
the American population, n mt
crate, n too low. Powell sfafes.
because q confession of i11IfcrnrT
10 q census-taker was necessary
10 enroll the person IN the ll~t q
those. who can neither rad uor
write. This made n easy fcr ths
niitcrate 20 conceal his ienoranc,.
since there was no te~f - Ilf<r@
acy. A pcrson Who couid rce1
snd writs esly . 40 uerds 80