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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
5 TO GRADUATE
AT COAL VALLEY
Especial Correspondence >

Coal Valley, May 20.-With the
baccalaureate sermon tomorrow for
the high school graduates, COM
mencement week at the Coal Valley
high school will open. The pro-
gram for the week follows:
Examination for the high school
grades, including seniors will be
held on the 23rd and Gath. School
will close Thursday, May 25, for
the summer vacation. A picnic will
be held on the school grounds for
all who wish to attend. Friday eve
ming, May 26, the graduation exer-
cises are to be held at the Coal
Valley opera house, when the class
enrolment will be given their di-
plomas. The following is the list
of graduates: Blanche Pryce, Myra
Knapp, Irene Peters, George Buck,
Stanford Berge, Lyle Lees, Vernon
Branberg and Ted Blaser.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
FARM
BUREAU PLANS
BIG GATHERING
Domestic Attire Compulsory for
Those Attending Outing in
City Park.
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Geneseo. May 20.-The Geneseo
farm bureau and the various do
mestic science clubs of the vicinity
of Geneseo are planning for an
evening of fun and real informal
sociability June l. The affair will
be held at the city park. All farm
ers in this vicinity with their fam
lies and city friends are invited TO
attend. The condition prevailing is
that all ladies shall wear kitchen
dr<sses and aprons and the men
must be attired in overalIs, colored
shirts and straw hats. Failure to
abide by these rules will call for
the payment of a fine.
The committee in charge has not
disclosed its plans, but have let it
become known that there will be
music and motion pictures. Re
freshments will be served at rea-
sonable prices. The program will
begin at o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
Aledo and Nero er County
Aledo Church Notes

There will be no evening sery-
ices in the city churches Sunday
evening, except the First Method
ist Episcopal, where the churches
will join in holding the baccalau-
reate service in honor of the grad
uating class of the high school, at
7:30 O'Clock.
First Presbyterian-Dr. A. Jud-
son Arrick, pastor. Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Morning worship and
sermon at IL O'Clock. Christian En-
deavor at $50 in the evening.
First Methodist-Dr. Samuel Van
Pelt. pastor. Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching service at II
O'Clock. The Epworth league or
ganization will meet as usual at
GAS in the evening. BaccaIaureate
service of the high school at 1880
o'clock.
First Baptist-Rev. F. E. FELTON,.
pastor. Bible school at 10 a. M,
followed by preaching services at
IL o'clock. B. Y. P. U. meeting at
6:45 p. IN.
At the Enon Baptist church,
bible school at 10 o'clock in the
morning and preaching service at
1880 in the evening.
United Presbyterian - Rev. ]. B.
Pollack, minister. Bible school at
10 a. m. Morning worship and
preaching service at IL O'Clock.
Young peoples service at $50 in
the evening.
Swedish Lutheran - Rev o. F.
Domeij, pastor. Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. Morning preaching serv-
ice in the English language at 10:45
o'clock. Last evening the young
peoples society met at the home of
Pete Farm, southwest of this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
DELEGATES BACK
FROM G. A. r. CAMP

Geneseo, May 2O.-The state en-
campment of the G. A. r. and of
the ladies' circle of the G. A. R.
was held this week at Alton. III.
The ladies of the Mrs. c. ]. CALI
gan circle of this city who attended
and have since returned to Geneseo
are Mrs George n. Taylor, Mrs
Albert Woehr, Mrs. Effie Buck,
Mrs Augusta Taylor, Mrs. r. J.
Struthers and Mrs. ]. A. McLaugh-
lin j. ]. Bloom represented the L.
J. Jenkins post of this city at the
Alton convention.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
SCHOOL rs CLOSED
AT CARBON CLIFF
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Carbon Cliff, May 2O-Carbon
Cliff schools were closed yesterday
with a picnic in the school yard.
Picnic lunch was served at noon in
the basement. Tom Straw of Mo-
line conducted a moving picture
show during the afternoon. Many
parents and friends of the school
were present The teachers of the
school are w. H. Fritz, principal;
Miss Isabelle Stoehr, intermediate
room, and Miss Ella O'Donnell, pri-
mary.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
PUPILS OF KNOX
S CHOOL RECEIVE
HIGHEST AVERAGE

Sterling, May 20. = By making
high average grade in a class of
236 Whiteside county rural school
pupils who will graduate on June
8, Leta M. Crump OF Knox school
VIII be yaledictorian and Kenneth
Houseman also of Knox school.
VIII be salutatorian, as he got sec
ond high average. Miss Crump got
SS 6-S and he received ass. The
teacher is Halle n. Curry of
Prophetstown. This is a record OH
er schools Will strive for in the fu-
tnra
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
ERIE AID SOCIETY
AT CONNETT HOME
Especial Correspondence

Erie. May 20.-A very pleasant
afternoon was spent at the meeting
of the ladies' aid society of the
Erie Christian church, held Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. ]. M. Con-
nett. There were 81 present. The
time was passed visiting and doing
society work A letter was read
from Mrs G. c. Babcock, who is at
Excelsior Springs with Miss Kath
crime Perkins, containing greetings
and thanks for remembrance sent
to her by the society. Late in the
afternoon a delicious luncheon was
served by a committee.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
STATE SUPT. OF
SCHOOLS SPEAKS
AT KEITHSBURG
lSnecial to The Argus }

Aledo, May 20.-At commence
ment exercises Thursday night of
Keithsburg high school, Prof. F. ID.
Blair, state superintendent of the
Illinois school, was the prin-
cipaI speaker According to G. e.
Platt, county superintendent of
schools, the securing of state super
intendent by one of the county high
schools, is an honor that is rarely
conferred. A large number of the
county schools are holding their
final examinations this week and a
few closed last week. The Aledo
schools will be among the last TO
end the nine months term, closing
Friday, May 26.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
MILDRED WALTERS
RECOVERING FROM
THROAT OPERATION
Especial Correspondence

ISp6CIdI OUI HSpUlUtHN0.I
Geneseo, May 20.-Mildred. 6-
year-old daughter of Fred Walters,
who recently was operated upon
for the removal of a kernel of corn
from her throat, is reported to be
recovering satisfactorily. While at
play some time ago a kernel of corn
lodged in the throat. At the time
of the operation which was per
formed at the University of Iowa
hospital at Iowa City, the kernel
has sprouted and without removal
would undoubtedly have caused
death.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
CHURCHES TO JOIN
IN SCHOOL SERVICE.
(Special CORRESPONDENCE. J

Geneseo, May 20.-Most of the
churches of thie city will join in
the services at the Armory theatre
tomorrow evening when the annual
baccalaureate service of the Gen
eseo township high school will be
held there beginning at 7:30. Rev.
Frank S. Brewer of the Congrega-
tional church will preach the bac-
calaureate sermon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
CENESEO STAR
AT STATE MEET
Alfred Schultz Goes to Crbana Aft
er Winning Half Mile Run in
County Event
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, May 20.-Alfred Schultz
of the track squad of the Geneseo
high school, after winning the half
mile run in ais on heavy track
at Kewanee yesterday, left for Ur-
bana, ILL., He will today be present
at the state interscholastic track
and field meet which is being held
there under the auspices of the
University of Illinois. While there
he will visit with his brother, Emil
Schultz, and other students from
this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
OPENING GAME AT
MILAN TOMORROW
Especial CorrespondenceD

Milan, May 20.-Milan's baseball
team will meet EdgingtOn in the
first game of the season, to be
played tomorrow afternoon at Milan.
Gellestand and Williams will be the
batteries for Milan and Hauck and
Eckhart for Edgington.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
MRS. SOULE rs LAID
TO REST AT FULTON

Erie, May 20.-The remains of
Mrs Mary ]. Soule, who died We'd
nesday at the home of Misses Susan
and Katherine Pierce, were taken
to Fulton, ILL.,, Friday, following a
short service held at 1:S0 at the
home conducted by Rev. Harold
Taylor, the Methodist church pas
tor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
BRIDE OF IL WEEKS
PASSES AWAY: WAS
FORMER VIOLA GIRL
Especial to The Argus }

Viola, May 20-Mrs. Herbert No
BILE of Viola, ILL.,, bride of IL weeks.
died at 7:15 o'clock yesterday
morning in a Moline hospital, fol-
lowing an operation.
Mrs. Noble, who was formerly
Miss Nellie Stone, was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stone
OF Carbon Cliff She was born in
Brazil, Ind. Aug. 20, 1908. She was
married to Mr.. Noble March 8, in
Viola.
Besides the widower she is sur
vived by the parents. two sisters,
F'lossie and Jessie, all of Carbon
Cliff. Burial will take place in
Viola,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
FRESHMAN GLASS
ENJOYS ANNUAL
OUTING AT CLUB
Especial Correspondence.l

Geneseo, May 20.--The freshman
class of the high school is enjoying
the annual picnic of the class to-
day at the Geneseo Outing club.
for a bountiful pic
mic dinner have been made and a
program of entertainment for the
afternoon will be given. Various
games and athletic contests and
dancing are included in the plans
for the day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
DUROC BREEDERS
OF COUNTY MEET
Especial to The Argus }

Aledo, May 20.-At a meeting Of
the Mercer County Duroc Breeders
association Thursday evening in
the local farm bureau office some
important business was left in the
hands of various committees that
will report the first of next week.
The meeting was scheduled to be
held tonight, but because of some
members being unable to attend it
was changed TO Thursday. The
question of holding a picnic this
summer under auspices of the or
ganization was brought up but
seemed uninteresting and undoubt-
edly will not be held.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
DISCUSS CURRENT TOPICS.
lSneclaI NOrreSnOndpncpl

NOPVV1S<I
Bowling, May 20.-Miss Lucille
Allen, home advisor, conducted
round table discussion of several
topics at the meeting of the Bowl
ing unit of the home bureau yester-
day afternoon. There was a good
present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
MAN is FOUND
DEAD AT HOME
(Special Correspondence.l !

Cambridge, May 20.-Carl Seder-
gren, aged 43 years, was found dead
on the floor of his home, north
west of town, yesterday morning.
The last time he was seen alive
was at midnight Wednesday. He
had been in poor health for some
time, but had been recently advis-
ed by physicians that there was no
need to be alarmed over his condi-
ton Post mortem examination
showed death was caused from
perforated ulcers of the stomach.
Mr. Sedergren was born Aug %,
1879. Funeral arrangements have
not been completed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
BY EDWARD NJ. THIERRY.

New York, May 20.-A new fig
ure is rising in the shipping world
William Averell Hartman, son of
the great railroad king, the late E.
H. Hartman.
With the heritage of brains and
the genius for organization that
was his fathers greatest asset. Har-
riman is taking the leadership in
building an American merchant
marine.
"It is a great constructive work"
he said. in describing his ambitions
for American shipping. I'VE are
doing pioneer work"
Hartman is only 80, yet in five
years he has become a power in
ship building and ship operation.
Start An Accident.
81 got into the shipping business
by accident" he said. And I'm
keeping at it,
That is his modest way of saying
it was his keen foresight of the
need for ships that impelled him to
go into shipbuilding on a big scale
two months before America enter
ed the war. 1t was this accident"
of guessing right, and foreseeing
the needs of the nation, that put
him into shipping.
"I am a believer in the United
States merchant marine" he said.
When such a necessity as this
comes a necessity for developing
our export trade and building a ma
val auxiliary that is national as
set. l feel that ways and means
will be found to make a merchant
marine success"
Eyes Like Fathers.
Hartman, who is tall, slender
and broad shouldered. with a wide
firm mouth, dark hair brushed
straight back, and dark face and
eyes like his father. sits at a desk
in an Office overlooking lower
and talks in grave. ser
ious way-abous ships; he dislikes
talking of himself.
He didn't say-though shipping
men say so-that he has started
put to bring into realization one of
the little known dreams of the late
railroad king. A dream of the late
E. H.. when he died in 1909. was an
merchant marine.
There are 80 ships of approx
24o. 900 gross tons in the
feet operated by the United Amer
lean lines. They are owned by the /
American Ship and Commerce Cor
poration and the Amerfcan-Ha-I |
waiian Steamship company and
their subsidiaries. Hartman is /
chairman OF the boards OF these
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
RETURN WITH BUS
FOR TRI-CITY RUN
Especial Correspondence }

Geneseo, May 20. - Burt Wagle
and Leroy Klavohn returned 10
Geneseo from Springfield, Ohio.
They made the trip overland in a
passenger bus which the Klavohn
Bros. of this city will place in oper-
alton between this city and Rock
Island in the near future.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
HEAR GALLI-CURCI.
Especial Correspondence.

,
Erie, May 20. - Erie was quite
well represented at the Galli-Curci
concert at Davenport Wednesday
evening. Among those attending
were Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Potter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Potter, Mrs.
Sadie Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Schaible, Mrs. A A Matthews, Miss
Anna Adams, Mrs. Ruby Ewers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
FREE MOVIE HERE
CHILDREN'S WEEK
(Snecial to The Argus.

Aledo, May 20.-During Chill
dren's week to be observed in this
city May 20 to June 4, a free mati-
nee will be given at the opera
house Wednesday afternoon and
both children and grownups are in
vited to attend. The feature show
will be From Manger to Throne. "
The show is being sponsored by the
Sunday schools of this city, but
the public is invited. Following
the picture there will be a Sunday
school exhibit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
ILLINOIS CITY TO
OBSERVE MAY BOTH
fSuecial Correspondence. J

Illinois City, May 20.-Graves of
the two World war veterans and
80 Civil war veterans buried in the
Illinois City cemetery will be dec
GRATED on May so Rev. A. G. Bow
man has, charge of the program
and W. Cannon of the music. A
parade will be formed at the church
and will march to the cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
GIVE PROGRAM At
BOWLING CHURCH
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Bowling, May 20.-An entertain
ment was given at the Pleasant
Ridge church last night under the
auspices of the Young Peoples
Sunday school class. The program
consisted of readings by Mrs. Ger
trude Smith of Rock Island and
piano numbers and a vocal solo by
Miss Helen Parkhurst. Home made
candy was sold by the class. About
$13 was cleared.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
REBEKAHS GIVE
SOCIAL: WEATHER
PROVES TICKLE

Reynolds, May 19.-An ice cream
social was given by the Daughters
of Rebekah at the 1. o. o. F. hall
Thursday evening. Rainy wealth
er was responsible for the small
attendance. The following program
was given: Song, Frogs at School,;
reading, Oda Johnston; piano solo,
Eva Burns; song, Nettie Dellitt;
reading, Helen Wait; song, Bob
White" Following supper, dancing
was enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
MRS. DECAMP OF
COLONA PASSES
Especial to The Argus.l

TDpVV1uT q
Geneseo, May 20.-The funeral of
Mrs. Louisa DeCamp, aged 25 years,
whose death occurred at CoIona yes
terday, will be held tomorrow after
noon. The service at 2:30 o'clock
will be at the Colona church, Rev.
Vane Wooley, officiating. Inter
ment will be IN the Co1ona ceme-
terry
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
16 PUPILS WILL
GRADUATE FROM
MILAN SCHOOLS
Especial to The Argus.l }

Milan, May 20-Graduating ex-
ercises for the pupils of the Black
hawk township school at Milan,
will be held at the Presbyterian
church Monday evening. There are
16 graduates. A special program
has been arranged.
Miss Lois Briggs, a member Of
the class, made a perfect score in
four of the six examinations given
the class last week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20
TOday's News of Western Illinois
EXTRA,LEG AND
WING FOUND ON
FREAK CHICKEN
Special Correspondence. J

Especial Correspondence
Sheffield, May 20.-A chick
Matched by a hen at the Robert
Brown home near Morris, ILL.,.
has three legs and three wings.
The freak is white in color. All
the other chicks in the brood
are normal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-05-20

Yellow corn is superior to white
corn for the feeding of hogs not on
nasrnra
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11
TOTTENvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew ]. Seller
are visiting their daughter and SON.
ip-law, Mr. land Mrs. George Monte
lier in Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Fred Bray, who was recently
operated upon at the Richmond
Memorial Hospital, is reported to be
Improving.
Mrs. Ralph Laura was taken to
the Roosevelt Hospital. Manhattan,
yesterday for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Langford and
children. of Sprague avenue, are
spending a few days in Toms River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Braun, of
Jersey City. are visiting the latter's
mother, Mrs. George Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, of
Johnson avenue, are enjoying a trip
to Canada.
Miss Ruth Bennett. of Middle
town, N, j., is visiting here.
Patroiman Arthur J.. Romer has
returned to his duties at the local
station house following his annual
vacation.
The Catholic Daughters of Ameri-
ca will hold a summer night festival
and dance on Saturday, August 10,
ut the Old Starin Homestead on Am
boy road, Prince Bay. which is the
R&cEoHL ~tcSiueICS VI MIS-. IleltI
Fermey. Tables will be arranged
and dainty maids in white will be
on hand to serve ice rea and cake
during the evening. Excellent music
has been secured for the dancing
and many novel features are being
arranged by the committee in
charge. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the COMMITTEES
or at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11

SC ciety lot and 1t seems ~ II the
title to said lot has not been cleared,
ana according to reports today, the
consensus Of opinion In the township
Is that the dilatory tactics functtoned
long enough and some OF the iesi-
dens demand that the hall DO built
az soon as possible. some either
go so far as to demand that work
be started by next month.
The original action for q town hall
was started by the Democrats about
six years ago. bE was blocked after
the first story OF the building nad
been erected through . technically
In the advertising which it is said
was brought out by the Republicans.
The matter was dead until this
year when Committeeman Leon Nc
Elroy and william Hoy, brought the
OF the committee to the
need of the buildNs and IT was de-
cided that some action be taken at
once to do away with the present
eye sore. which 10 In . dangerous
the rear wall being in
such a condition that 1t may fall at
any time.
Committeeman Hoy on Monday
pigt placed the blame for the de-
Law in building the town hall on the
ward, saying the residents 40
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11
MRS. FORD AGAIN
IN FINE HEALTH
Nervous and Stomach Trou.
hles Entirely Overcome.
Gives TanlaC Full Credit.

Il have just finished my second
bottle of Tanlac, and, in every way.
feel like a person made new"
sail Mrs. Grace NJ. Ford, of 273h
8. Ninth St. Newark, N. j., a few
days ago,
NERVOUS indigestion caused me
ma end OF trouble for the past two
years. My appetite IA poor but
even the little l ate caused me much
distress from gas and belehing. My
nerves were always on edge. too,
and the little things l wouldn't crdi-
nariiy notice annoyed me %unreason-
ably, At night / would lie awake
fa- hours before I was able to fal
aaIeep. and I always had a tired
listless. rundown feeling. None OF
the medicines / took did me a par
tiele OF good.
MY mother obtained wonderful
results from Tanlac and asked ms
10 take it, and, without a doubt, II
has made me feel better than I've
feIt in two years. | enjoy three
xood meals every day, have no bad
sfterseffects whatever, ny nerves are
in perfect shape, ! sleep fine every
rIxht, and get w mornings full of
life and energy. Tanlac deserves
egerything good I can say about It.
Ianlae is sold BY all good drug
Glf4NeAdH --
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TO AID SHIPPING MEN

TOTTENvILLE, Aug. 11-Believ-
ing that the interests of Staten
Island may be materially advanced
President Kolff, of the Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce. has institute
ed a movement that will no doubt
prove to be very popular. Invita-
tons are being printed and will be
issued to the captains and officers of
the vessels docking at Staten Island
piers to make their headquarters in
the rooms of the Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce while In
port.
They may have their mail direct
ed care of the chamber, the daily
papers together with the nautical
publications will be on file. station
cry will be supplied. use Of the tele-
phone granted and every effort will
be made to make the officers feel
at home SO that when they go out
to the ports of the world they may
have something good to say about
hospitality of Staten Islanders. This
movement has the endorsement OF
the shipping concerns who have
leased the great piers and blank in
vitations will be sem to these COM
panies who will in turn issue them
to the officers of the incoming
steamers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-11
Says VETERANS
RECEIVED JOBS
Assistant Postmaster General
Claims That Democratic
Claims Were Not True.
By George Fl. Manning
washington CORRESPONDENT OF I

Perth Amboy Evening News)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE
Democratic claim that the adnln-
~istration has failed to give the
proper preference to ex-servce men
in postmaster appointments Is COM
pletely disproven by figures given
out by First Assistant Postmaster
show, on the contrary, that former
service men have been highly favor
ed in appointments of Presidential
postmasters since the Harding ad-
m~inistration took charge on March
4. 1921.
OF tho total number of frst, SEC
on1 and third class postmasters
named by the present administfa-
ton UP to this date, 921 served
under the flag during the world war.
During the same period 1880 ex-
service men took examination be-
fore the Civil Service Commission
for postmaster appointments aud
were finally placed on the eligible
lists.
over so per cent. of the qualified
continents at the hands Of the ad-
m%inistration since it ven into
power in March, 1921. The figures
also show that in many instances
where eligible lists were submitted
by the Civil Service Commission Tor
postmaster appointments 1t was
found that two or three ex-service
had qualified for appointment
to the same post office and n
arose Of making a choice
between them, and also limited h
total number Of world war veterans
who could be appointed.
Under the Harding executive
order war veterans are given adol-
tional five points in their ratings on
of their service.
Considering the fact that most OF
the world war veterans are young
and because of their youth
ordinarily find 1t difficult to
for postmasterships OF the
Presidential class, First Assistant
Postmaster General Bartlett looks
upon this compilation as an excsp-
record.