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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
JOY TO HAVE
CITY WATER
SUPPLY SOON
Election Carried By a Victory Of
| Four to One for
Proposition.
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo, July 10.-At a special city
election held at Joy resident showed
that they were decidedly in favor OF
the city issuing bonds and obliga-
tons in the sum of $4,000 for the
the purpose of providing funds for
defraying the cost of a municipal
waterworks plant.
Out of 203 votes cast at the cleo
ton, 1853 were in favor of the propo-
sition while 40 were against it.
Adequate fire protection and the use
of pure water is now assured in
Joy. For sometime Joy residents
and especially the business mer
have felt the need OF municipal
water plant and now that it is a
near reality they are of the opin'
ion that a worthwhile project has
been started.
The system will include the cree
ton of a 10000 gallon steel supply
tank, a pump house, mains tt
bring the water within 800 feet Of
any home. Water hydrants to the
number of 80 will be placed II
various parts of the city to insure
fire protection. The board of trus
tees OF the village have had the
proposition under advisepent fol
some time and in cooperative
meet with the Joy Welfare associa
ton, one of Mercer .county's mos
progressive organizations, it wa:
decided the people should express
their opinions by ballots. The sys
TEN when installed will be similal
to the one now in use in AledO.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
MERCER BUREAU
IAYSSCHEDULE
FOR next YEAR
E6oxran fer Years Work Of Home
sBureeu Is Laid at Meeting In
V AlodO.
Special to The Argus

Aledo, July 10.--Plans for the
coming year were decided at the re-
cant meeting Of the county program
committee of the Mercer County
Home organization.
Fifteen Of the IS county units
were represented at the session.
Following the adoption of the
schedule committees were instruct
Cd to start the work OF arranging
places for the coming meeting. A
brief of the work to be taken up
follows.
-sSeptember-At the unit meetings
the study Of school lunch will be
taken up and plans laid for a con-
tinuance Of the crusade work with
out the help Of the county nurse, by
cooperating with the county teach
ers.
October-The topic for study is
Health Habits" especially the
need OF regular habits, cleanliness
both in mind and body.
November "Nutritional Body
Needs" will be the topic Of discus
sion at the unit meetings.
December - Five community
meets will be held in the county in
charge of state university health
SPECIALISTS on menu planning.
JanuAry-"Psychology OF Feed
ing"
February-All day meeting. Top
les for discussion will be on cloth
ing, patterns and short cuts in sew
ing.
March Community hygiene. Dis
cuss drainage, water supply, flies
home demonstrations on house
Gleaning made easy and the devel'
Opment Of a cleanup campaign.
April-Safe milk and its prod
uces. Put on a milk inquiry.
May-Food preparation.
June-Prevention of summel
troubles.
July-Recreauonal month.
August-Home furnishings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
BUSINESS men
| PLAN EXHIBITS
Coop. Display ut Mercer Fair and
Other Important Business
Transacted ut Meet.
Especial to The Argus.)

&oROSAoA " = ~ 49, ooS'I
Aledo, July 10.-L. Boyd Finch
introduced the measure of holding
a cooperative display this year at
the Mercer county fair at the re-
cent session of the Aledo Retail
Merchants association and was ap-
pointed chairman of committee
with S. B. Bolton and Ralph Thede
to make more definite plans.
The display will be similar to
that of the automobile dealers, but
instead of autos the huge tent will
house the wares of the various
merchants. The committee ap-
pointed are interviewing the mer-
chants and will report their pro-
gress at the next meeting of the as
ISOLATION
The committee which was at To-
luca one day last week regarding
the removal of the American Parts
corporation factory to this city,
gave a report at the meeting, but
no definite action was taken. The
factory specializes in the manufac-
ture of radiators for automobiles.
L, C. Detwiler, r. B. Merritt and
Hiram Parkman were appointed to
present motion at the next ses-
sion of the city council requesting
that South Par be turned into a
tourist camp. A committee was ap-
pointed to place road signs on the
main highways into Aledo stating
the distance to the county hub
! Those named on the committee
were: D. ]. Van Alta, R. c. John
ston and ]. T. Kerr.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
ALEDOANS SIGN
PAPER AGAINST
ACE DRAIN
Outside Of Business Section Resi-.
dents Are $3.50 Per Cent
Against System.
(Specail to The Argus.)

Aledo, July 10.-An all important
question now before residents of
the city is the newly proposed sur
face drain system to cover the north
half of the town.
A part of the petitions against
the drains have been returned after
a complete canvass in the, various
districts and the papers show that
outside of the business district 95
to 80 per cent of the residents are
opposed to the new drainage plan.
All Of the petitions have not been
returned and it is expected the two
or three districts that extend into
the business district will have a
higher percentage in favor of the
drain.
The petitions will be filed with
the city clerk as soon as all are re-
turned by those circulating them in
the various districts, and will be
read undoubtedly at the next ses-
sion of the city council a week from
tonight. On July 3 hearing was
held at the city auditorium before
the local board of improvements
when residents spoke both for and
against the proposition with the
majority Of property owners in dis
favor with the project.
Following the hearing the local
board of improvements consisting
. Of Mayor W. X. Wells and Alder
men Ralph Thede and William Hay
man, recommended to the city coun.
Gil that an ordinance for levying a
special assessment for the purpose
of installing the drain be adopted
The council did not care to take any
action at this time deferring the
recommendation until the next
meeting.
About $4,000 would be invested
in the contemplated drainage sys.
tenn, north Of the c., B. & @. rail.
road tracks. Many oppose the spe.
cial assessment because of the ex
pense while others claim the new
system to be impractical. A few
claim natural drainage and that tht
drain now in use, which is a small
one, is functioning adequately.
For sometime it has been notice
able here that in certain section.
OF the city more adequate drair
is needed. Following a heavy rail-
several intersections of paved
streets have been known to stant
curb full of water for several hours
before the water could get ava,
through the small drain. II is
thought that a compromise will BIZ
reached before long.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
CONFERENCEF0R
BABIES PLANNED
Especial to The Argus.)

y koRCNAAA ~ ANU IA o o-y
Aledo. July 10.-Plans have been
announced for two-day baby con-
ference to be sponsored at the
Mer Ger county fair this fall under
auspices of the Mercer County
Home organization.
The announcement was made by
Miss Mary Helen Schouten, adviser
Of the local bureau after meeting
With Miss Bonnie Scholes, Of the
extension department Of the state
university, Mrs. l. F. Gillmor, pres
ident of the Mercer county organi-
ration and Miss Duvall, child well
fare specialist. One hundred
babies will be taken care-of at the
rate of 80 q day. Babies must be
registered eight days before the
start Of the conference SO that a
schedule may be worked out and
mothers notified Of the time they
must be atthe conference.
DR.. V. A.McClanahan, Viola, Sec
Rotary of tho Mercer County Med
icai association viii be in charge OF
the conference and will ask the CO.
operation of all doctors, dentists
and nurses in the county. Miss
Duvall stated that the. department
Of public health would send q doc
tor and q nurse to assist in the work.
Committees will be named in the
near future to get the names OF
babies in their communities whose
mothers want them entered at the
conference. Miss Schouten will
make arrangements for place for
the conference and for the equip
ment that will be needed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
SHERRARD SUNDAY
SCHOOL WILL GIVE
PROGRAM AT PARK
Especial Correspondence.l

Especial Correspondence
Sherrard, July 10.-The Luther
an Sunday school class will pre-
sent the following program at the
park tomorrow evening:
Song-Class.
Reading-Alice Lindquist.
Musical trio, violin, clarinet and
piano)-Lila Peterson, Fred Bahr-
niger, Mae Christensen.
Song-By boys.
Reading-Fern Douglas.
Duet (piano and clarinet) Fred
Bahringer and Mae Christensen.
Vocal solo-Harry Thor.
observation-disclosures Ellstrom.
Solo-Edith Powell.
Remarks-Rev. Mr.. Benander.
Song-Class.
An ice cream social will be given
in connection with the program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
PAYS 1924 FOR
NIGHTS SLEEP
! IN COUNTY JAIL
Especial to The Argus. }

sAledo, July 10.--Ira B. Gulden-
Dph, Swedona store proprietor.
who was arrested Friday night by
Deputy Sheriff John Sewer OF this
city on liquor counts, was charged
$324.70 for his nigt's lodging in the
TAIL when arraigned before Judge
Friend l.. Church in county court
Saturday afternoon Guldenzoph
1ad been caught bringing the liquor
10 his home from Rock Island and
plead guilty to the charges pre-
ferred against him. He was fined
$500 and costs. Despite the fact
Guldenzoph claimed part of his
liquor, which consisted Of hootch
and wine, was purchased for his
wife's heart ailments. the judge was
not inclined to show any leniency.
GuldenzOphI was severely repri-
manded for his liquor dealings be-
fore being released.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
MACOMB NORMAL
HAS SO MERCER
COUNTY PEOPLE
(Snecial to The Argus. }

Aledo, July 10.-A letter received
by G. E. Plat, superintendent of
the Mercer schools from officials
of the Western Illinois State
Teachers college at McComb,
stated that there is an enrolment
OF 50 teachers and students of this
county in attendance there at sum-
mer school. Mr.. Plat stated there
were many from this county en-
rolled at other normal schools. Ac-
ccrding to Mr.. Plat, some. schools
require the teachers to attend
summer schools and it is impera-
tive that teachers attend Is weeks
during their first four years of
teaching.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
Aledo and Mercer County
DEMOCRAT CLUB
TO PICNIC AT
CRESCENT LAKE
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, July 10.-Members OF the
Aledo Democrat Sow and Litter
club, together with their families
and friends, will hold an all-doy
picnic next Saturday at Crescent
lake, Alpha.
The start will be made from the
local farm bureau office at ,
O'Clock in the morning. l.. c. john
SON, editor of The Democrat, and
P. S. Richey, farm adviser, are in
charge of the plans and will &C
company the club members on the
picnic. In the morning the time
will be spent with the amusements
afforded at the lake. A feature OF
the day will be the picnic dinner
at noon. After dinner the regular
study program will be taken up
which includes an account by Clyde
McAdam of the history of the Ches-
ter White swine, livestock judging
drill and games and contests. Fol
lowing this swimming, boating and
fishing will be INDUCED in until the
hour Of leaving.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
REBUILDING Of
ANNAWAN H|CA
STILL DEBATED
Unable to Form Policy; Stnle,h
May Be Sent to Mineral Schsol
Next Year.
Especial Correspondence

Annawan, July 10.-Nothing tan
gible has been accomplished h.
wards replacingg the school buin
ing destroyed by fire last yipt,
The various factions still cling IA
their separate ideas as to the policv
to be pursued and up to date all
efforts to agree on a plan hays
been Of no avail.
The local pupils may be sent to
the Mineral school the coming
year. This plan is again being All.
tated and has met with consider.
able favor among many. Mineral
has a modern school building ana
is in a position to handle the add,
tional pupils.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
FORGERY CHARGE
IS MADE AGAINST
FRED HUNT, ERIE
Especial Correspondence


Erie, July 10.-Sheriff Whitney
and Deputy, Sheriff Albert Byam OF
Whiteside county came to Erie Fri
day afternoon and arrested Fred
Hunt for forgery, taking him to
Morrison where he is awaiting trial.
Mr.. Hunt is alleged to have forged
. check for $50 on Herman Tabor
of Portland township, signing the
name of-Will Tabor, son of Mr..
Tabor, and endorsed the check with
the same name, then presented it
at a grocery store at Morrison in
payment for some groceries. The
check was accepted and the change
returned. A few days later sus-
picion was aroused as to the valid
ity of, the check which resulted in
an Investigation being made. Dur
ing Tabor's residence here of a
few months, he has operated a
large auto truck.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
JOHN JOHNSON,
AGED SO YEARS,
Is LAID TO REST
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. July 10.-Funeral serv-
ices for John johnson, So years OF
age, who died Friday night at the
home of his nephew C. E. Dahl,
north Of this city, were held Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the Dahl home.
DR.. A. Judson Arrick, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church OF
Aledo officiated. 4nterment was in
the Aledo cemetery. Mr.. johnson
who was born in Sweden February
l5, 1889. came to Mercer county
when a young man, having spent
the greater part Of his life in Aledo
and vicinity. Prior to his death
Mr.. Johnson was belfast 16 weeks
his sickness being dropsy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
1902 Year OLD
WOMAN PASSES
Especial to The Argus.)

Kewanee, July 10.-Mrs. So
phronia Petit. one of the oldest
residents in the state, died this
morning at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. P. Heaps, at Kewanee.
Had she lived until Saturday she
would have been 102 years old.
Mrs. Petit was born July Is, 1920,
at Houghton, Ontario, Canada. Her
oldest child died in 1919 at the age
of IS. Mrs. Heaps was member
of the Baptist church for Sc years.
On her Tooth birthday she fell.
breaking a leg but recovered and
was i'll good health until recently,
possessing all normal faculties I'M
til a few months ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
DELAY OuING OF
WHITESIDE ROADS
Especial Correspondence

Prophetstown, July 10.-Ths|
county road and bridge COMMITTEES
has completed an inspection Of
county roads under consideration
for oiling and reports that the oil
ing is not advisable at this time on
account of the drouth, but the WORK
will be done as soon as condition.
warrant. The committee also plae1
ed its approval on a new bridge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
SHERRARD WOMAN'S
CLUB TO PRESENT
RECITAL PROGRAM
Especial Correspondence

Sherrardl July 10.-The Sher-
rard Woman's club will hold its
regular monthly meeting at the
park next Friday evening. The
following recital program has
been arranged:
Ivern Dowie-Violinist
Wallace Johnson - Organist and
accompanist
Desyl LarsOn-Reader
Program.
Concerto in A Minor .Accolay
1vern Dowie.
When Morning Breaks .....,,,
Desyl Larson.
Scene De Ballet Rohm
Sarabande pohn,
Ivern Dowie.
Pilgrims Chorus from Tannhau-
ser Observation-Disclosures. Wagner
Wallace Johnson.
Seeing Things
Desyl Larson.
To Wild Rose .MacDowell
Minuet in G ....... Beethoven
Ivern Dowie.
Waltz from Faust Gounod
lvern .Dowie.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
ENOS HOTCHK1SS,
SHEFFIELD, Is II
(Special Correspondence. }

Sheffield, July 10.-Enos Hotch-
kiss, well-known Sheffield bache-
lor, celebrated his list birthday
anniversary yesterday. His entire
life has been spent in this com
munity, where his parents were
pioneer settlers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10

Pottowatomie Indians are march
Ing on the Canadian National park
OF Point Pelee, Ontario, claiming
title to the park, scveral thousand
OF the best farming acres in Can
ada, and making a demand for
100000 treaty money they say is
due. Canadian troops and mounted
police were ordered out to stop
them. The warriors are direct de-
scendants of Chief Joseph Brant,s
redskins. who as allies of the Brit
ish in 1919. crossed the border.
burned Buffalo, and massacred
many Americans. Pictures SHOW
tupper) group of the tribal chiefs
Clover LETT Honorable Charles
Stewart Canadian minister Of the
interior. who refused the Indians
demand that the land be given
them, and Chief Levi General Ioth-
erwise known as Chief Deskahehl
principal spokesman Tor the In.
dams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
CALLED TO ERIE BY
MOTHERS ILLNESS
Especial Correspondence.)

VOPtCl0I OOI1CoPOuUCHCC.J
Erie, July 10.-Harvy Davis Of
Iowa arrived here Friday evening,
having been called by the serious
condition of his mother, Mrs. Jane
Davis. Another brother, Curtis
Davis of Long Beach, Calf, has
also been apprised Of his mothers
condition and it is expected will
reach here next week, unless a
change for the better takes place
She is reported to be more COM
Portable, although not out of dan
ger.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
ATKINSON NINE
DEFEATS GRAYS
Especial Correspondence. }

Atkinson, July 10-In a loose
game played here yesterday be-
tween the Atkinson Regulars and
the Kewanee Grays, the former
nine COPIED the long end Of the
score of 81 to 10. The batteries
were: Atkinson: Van Vooren and
Burgeson; Kewanee: Gautus and
Van Woes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
FORMER PASTOR AT
orion ON VISIT
(Snecial Correspondence

Orion. July 10.-Rev. and Mrs. W.
c. Rutherford and two sons of
Waukegan are visiting their friends
in Orion and vicinity. Rev. Mr..
Rutherford was a former pastor of
pied the pulpit yesterday morning
here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
HONEY PRODUCERS
TO MEET JULY 10
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee. ILL.,, July 1O-Ths
Honey Producers association Of
Henry county will hold a field
meeting at the home Of Ed Kom-
mer, in Andover, Wednesday, July
10. Geo. Atkins Of the G. D. Lewis
Co.. Watertown, Wis, will give an
address.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
CHURCHES UNITE
AT CAMBRIDGE IN
OPEN AIR WORSHIP
Especial Correspondence.

Cambridge, July 10.-The first of
the Sunday evening open air ser
vices under the auspices of the
Cambridge churches was held at the
fair grounds last evening. Rev.
Sigurd Hansen preached to a large
audience.
The ampitheatre has a seating ca
pacity of 1000 and is we'll lighted
by electricity. A large platform has
been erected in front for the
chorus, which is directed by Wal
ter Powell The services will con-
tinue through the summer weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
MEETING OF FARM
BOARD POSTPONED;
DUVAIL TO SPEAK
Especial to The August

Aledo. July 10.-Because q
speaker could not be obtained for
the regular meet Of the farm bu-
reau here tomorrow, the meeting
has been postponed until Tuesday
Of next week, when Virgil H. Du-
vail, local attorney. will speak to
the, members on the Torrens land
act. which will be followed by q
general discussion. Mr.. Duvall will
give both the benefits and defects to
be derived from the Torrens act,
which Is intended to simplify land
titles and do away with the vol
luminous abstracts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
ATKINSON G. Y. M. G.
PLANS BIG PICNIC
Especial Correspondence.)

Atkinson, July 10.-Plans for .
picnic for the benefit of the local
Catholic church were made 4 .
meeting of the c. Y. M. C. at the
Catholic school hall Friday eve
ming. The date set is July %.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10


Sheffield.-The annual chautau-
qua will be held at Sheffield Aug.
IA to II.
Erie-Monroe Howell Of Rock Is
land and Lew Howell OF Canada
visited here Friday afternoon. Both
were former residents Of Erie. For
the past 10 years Lew Howell has
lived in Canada and this is his hrst
visit here in 13 years.
Cambridge-The Cambridge Live
stock Shipping association shipped
three cars Of hogs to the Chicago
market today. James Nye and SON
accompanied the shipment
Circuit court reconvened today
with Judge W. T. Church again on
the bench. The criminal trials will
be- resumed and the second panel OF
Jurors arrived this morning.
Casten's Light Guard band will
resume it's regular Tuesday night
concerts this week.
enthusiastically every milk
producer, in Bowling and Black
hawk townships are Withholding
their milk from sale pending sat
isfactory agreement with the deal
ers as to prices The farmers are
demanding 20 cents gallon.
Atkinson.-August Williams, ex-
soldier, who has been visiting the
last week with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nell Williams, returned to
the Speedway hospital at haywood
Saturday.
Mammals Snow White bakery OF
Geneseo opened a branch store here
Saturday, adjoining the postoftice
Orion.-Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gus
tafson and baby son, have returned
to their home in Redfield. N. D.
after a three months visit in Orior
, with Mr.. Gustafson's parents.
Miss Gail South is spending {
two weeks vacation in Chicago a
the home of her uncle, Judge irwin
| Davis.
,, Mrs. Byron Jordan returned Sat
urday morning from a five weeks
visit with relatives in Peoria. He
daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wayne of Rocl
Island, is her guest for severa
days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
HUNDREDS FIND /
BAY VIEW PARK
PLEASURE SPOT
Especial to The Argus.)

New Boston, July 10.-Hundreds
were in attendance yesterday at the
formal opening of the Bay View
Park, owned and controlled by the
New Boston post of the American
legion. The park is located a short
distance north of New Boston.
The sandy beach had a lure for
swimmers and children. Louisiana
RED Devils who were scheduled to
play in the afternoon lost their way
but arrived at 1880. in time for the
evening dance. Storm clouds drove
many home early. Free at
fractions included the LaYon
Sisters, tight wire artists, surf rid
ing at the rate of 30 miles per hour
and special music.
Those in charge of the bath
house were kept busy from noon
until the cool air at night drove
many from the water. Admission
to the park was free and people
from all parts Of the county and
many cities outside the county were
present to be the guests of the
legion at the official opening. The
park was pronounced finished sew
eral days ago and Sunday was
selected to be the date of the for
NAL opening. Members of the New
Boston post are to be complimented
for their diligent work in building
the splendid amusement park
which is the only public one in the
county.
BOY SCOUTS SAVE TOWN.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
BIG SHEFFIELD
DAYS IN AUGUST
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Sheffield, July 10.-Aug. "a and
% have been decided upon as the
dates for the big annual Sheffield
homecoming event Committees
have been appointed and are at
work to make this years celebra-
ton the biggest on record.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-10
WIFE OF FORMER
PASTOR is DEAD
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial COrreSpondence.)
Bowling, July 10.-News of the
sudden death of Mrs. William H.
Shaw, wife of a former pastor of
the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian
church, came as a shock to many
friends in this community. Her
death occurred at the home near
Macomb, Ill.,, on Tuesday morning,
July 4, and was due to heart trou-
BILE,