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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
ALEDO MASON rs
NOW INSPECTOR
ON SCHOOL WORK
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, March 25. - James E.
Smith, well known contractor and
brick mason of this city, has been
hired by the board of education as
an inspector on the Aledo high
school building, under construction
here. Mr.. Smith has had many
years Of experience in brick and
cement work and is well qualified
to serve in this capacity.
Approximately all of the brick
for the first story have been laid
The weather has been ideal for the
last few days, which has enabled
the workmen to make a fine show
ing. Joe Petard of Peoria, stone
cutter, who is well known in Ale
do, is once more at work on the
job, cutting the decorative parts
that will all add in the attractive
ness of the finished structure.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
HENRY COUNTY
ANTI-SALOON
LEAGUE MEETS
Debate on Question of Enforcement
of 18th Amendment; Officers
for Year Selected.

Kewanee, March 25.-Practically
every town in Henry county was
represented at the convention OF
the Anti-Saloon league, held at the
First Baptist church here yester-
day. A feature of the session was
a debate. Can the Law be Enforc-
ed?" sponsored by the Anti-Saloon
League of Illinois. o. G. Chr1stgau
of Chicago, editor of the American
Issue. said Yes" and John w.
Langley, assistant superintendent
of the Chicago district of the
league, said NO"
The following officers and mem
bers of the Henry county executive
committee of the league were elect
ed at the afternoon session:
President-Rev. c. E. Magnuson,
woodruff.
Vice presfdent-W. H. Green, Ke-
vance.
Secretary-Rev. R. A. Gordon,
Cambridge.
Treasurer-James Boyd, Galva.
Members of committee-Dr. Car
aline Eaton, Cambridge: Mr.. Waite.
Orion; Mrs. J ]. Guild. Geneseo;
A E .Quaife. Annawan; Mrs. Ed
Armstrong, Kewanee.
The league adopted a resolution
requesting the United States sena-
tors from Illinois to see to it that
appointments made and policies de-
termined for this department shall
be wholly consistent with the spirit
of the 18th amendment and that
the law shall be enforced impair
TALLY. The resolution also urged
the necessity of turning out the
largest dry vote possible at the
April primary election.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
Dispels Fevers,
Eliminates Colds,
Cures Constipation
Red Cross Liver Pills

A treatment whose intent and pur-
pose is to remove the cause and
cure the patient of liver, kidney,
stomach and bowel troubles, dys-
pepsia, constipation, poor appetite,
dizziness, headache, gall-stones, ap-
pendicitis. dropsy. With its use
many serious operations may be
avoided, and expense saved in the
treatment OF dangerous diseases
Red Cross Liver Pills are cura-
tive; they prevent sickness by keep
ing the blood cool. lowering arterial
tension, and stimulate body secre-
tions Put up in watch-shaped
bottles. Sold by druggists for 25
cents, or sent by Rea Bros, Mime
apoiis. MINI. The genuine has the
protected Red Cross insignia
printed on the box.-(Adyertise-
ment)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
DEATH SUMMONS
SHEFFIELD MAN
Especial Correspondence }

Sheffield, March 25-FuneraI SER
vices for Emil Christensen, son of
Hans Christensen of Sheffield, who
passed away Thursday, will be held
at the Danish Lutheran church at
2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. The
Danish brotherhood, of which he
was 4 member, will attend in a
body. Rev. E. E Atherton will
preach the funeral sermon.
Mr.. Christensen was born in
Sheffield, May 4, 1884 His mother,
a sister and three brothers preced-
ed him in death. The survivors are
the father and one sister, Mrs. Han
sena Olson, all of Sheffield The
deceased had been in failing health
but continued his work as flagman
for the Rock Island railroad at the
depot crossing here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
HILLSDkLE

Due to the illness of Merrill Trow-
bridge, teacher of the grammar
room, school in the upper grades
has been dismissed until his return.
Blair TrOwbridge, who has been
i'll with flu for the past two weeks,
returned to his school as teacher
at Oak Tree.
Miss Pauline LeMaster is i'll with
flu and obliged to go her home at
Aledo and her place is being filled
at the high school by Miss Grace
Woodburn. Miss Woodburn is
nome on the Easter vacation from
her school at Bloomington.
John Butter was in Geneseo
Thursday on business.
Professor c. G.. Wilson will con-
duct the last of the four meetings
of the Teachers Reading circles at
the HillSdale high school, Saturday
morning The Essentials of Good
Teaching" and THE Teaching
Science are the books which are
studied.
A meeting of the directors of the
Mt. Maria Cemetery association has
been called to take place at the town
hall Saturday afternoon at ? O'Clock.
Mrs. Sylvia Bryant Of Prophets
town, visited at her sons home. ].
b. Bryant over the weekend.
Mrs. j. B. Owen left for her home
in Chicago Thursday morning, and
was accompanied by Der mother.
Mrs. John Butter. who will remain
in the city a short time. Mrs. Will
Loveless and little son expect to re-
turn to Hillsdale when Mrs. Butter
returns.
c. d. Butter was a passenger to
Rock Island Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
Veterans Granted
Life Memberships
by KeWanee B.P.O.E.

Kewanee, March 25.-Five
tottering veterans OF the Kewa-
nee post, G. A. R., who were
automatically without a home
when the post was discontin-
ued several weeks ago, were
granted life memberships in
Kewanee lodge, No. 724, B. P.
o. E., at the greatest meeting
the lodge has yet held last
night. They are: R. L. Cherry,
Isaac Cook, Washington Smith,
Charles Meyer, Thomas Will
marth. Other surviving mem
bers of the post will be given
the same privilege later. All
the veterans were four score
years or over. Randall Par
rish, national known author,
made the address of welcome.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
HOLD LAST RITES
FOR PETER DE REU
Especial Correspondence }

Atkinson, March 25.-Funeral
services for Peter de Reu, Sr., who
died Wednesday, was held at the
st. Anthony's church at 8 o'clock
yesterday morning. Rev. Van Den
Wyngaert conducted the services.
Interment was made at the Catho-
lie cemetery south of town. The
following acted as pallbearers:
Jacob De Grave, August Rum!er,
Peter Golberg, John Rumler, Peter
Pacquer and John Hoogerwerf. A
very large crowd attended the sery-
ices. The following relatives from
out of town were present: Ed De
Reu OF Garretson, S. D.; John De
Reu, Peter De Reu and Mrs. John
Hudander of Jasper, Mimi, and
Mrs. William Baker of Iowa City.
Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
POPULAR GALVA
COUPLE WED AT
HOME OF BRIDE
Especial Correspondence. }

Galva, March 25.-Vincent Tro-
line and Miss Nina Johnson, both
of Galva, were united in marriage
at 1880 on Wednesday evening, at
the country residence of the bride S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. John
son. Rev Lanham, pastor of the
Galva Congregational church, Off
ciated. A large number of relatives
and friends were present at the
wedding service Mr.. Troline is 4
well known farmer who resides
two miles west of Galva with his
mother on the Troline farm. He is
a well known raiser of fancy stock
and has taken an active part in
the management of the GaIva range
for many years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
CELEBRATE 18th
ANNIVERSARY OF
GALVA K. P. LODGE
Especial Correspondence

Galva, March 25.-The 29th ami
versary of the organization of the
Galva X. P. lodge was celebrated
at the hall Wednesday night. Over
$50 people attended. a pot luck
dinner was served. after which the
following program was given: Sc
lection, Howe's orchestra; address
of welcome, Miss Katharine Ker-
meen; duet, Mrs. Media Cain and
daughter; solo, Miss Mildred Han
lon; address, Fraternity" Frank
Hawks. Miss Katherine Kelly was
the pianist, being also a member Of
the orchestra. The remainder Of
the evening was spent with dancing
and games.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
STYLE SHOW AT
GALVA SUCCESS
lSpeCIaI COrrespondence.l

Galva. March 25.-The third
semi-annual style show to be held
by E. II. Fielder was given We'd
nesday night at the opera house.
An hour before the doors opened
the crowd had gathered and the
house was packed to capacity. Mil
ler's orchestra furnished the music
for the evening. The house was
decorated with greenery. Styles of
summer clothing suitable for all
occasions were shown. The models
were Helen Johnson, Mary Dexter,
Mrs. F. r. Reid, Miss Bessie Hard,
Miss Katherine Johnson, Miss
Katherine LOvgren, Miss Wilma
Wiseman, Norma Craig, Ethel
MucheiSon, Maurie Deem, Evlyn
Larson and Mrs. East Root.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
NEW CORPORATION
DISCUSSES ROADS
AT FIRST SESSION
Especial Correspondence }

Galva, March 25.-The stockhold-
ers of the newly organized Jones
Road Machine company held 4
meeting on Thursday evening at
the Yocum bank community rooms
to elect a board of directors and to
confirm any action taken previous
to the incorporation of the company.
This was the first meeting held by
the new corporation following its
incorporation under the Illinois Sc
curities law for $4,000. Several
important matters were brought
before the stock holders attention
at this meeting. One question
thoroughly discussed was concern
ing a plan for the betterment of
the country roads around Galva.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
AWARD MEDALT0
FATHER OF HERO
Especial Correspondence }

Sheffield, March 25.-A bronze
war medal has been received by
James Duggitt of BuGa, ILL.,, as a
memorial of his son, Frank w. Sug-
gift, who fell in action with the
Canadians at Passchendale Oct. &c,
1917. This medal comes from the
British government and is accom-
panied by letter from King George
at Buckingham Place, whose trib-
ute is: Il join with my grateful
people in sending you this memo
rial of brave life given for others
in the great war" He was the first
Bureau county boy killed in the
World war
The medal is five inches in diam
eter; has the figure in relief of
Brittania, whose outstretched hand
holds a wreath of palm leaves
above the panel on which is the
name. Frank William Suggitt The
lion is the symbol on the face,
while around the circumference are
the words: He died for freedom
and honor"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
GALVA GIRL AND
PEORIA MAN WE'D
(Special CorespondenceN

GalVa, March 25.-Miss Gladys
COlwell and Eugene NJ. Harsh of
Peoria were united in marriage ct
u O'Clock Wednesday at the coun-
try residence OF the brides mother,
Mrs A. D. Colwell, near GalVa.
Rev. NJ. D. Obenchain, Methodist
pastor, officiated. There were 50
relatives and friends present The
attendants were Walter Kupper of
Peoria and Miss Madge Colwell of
Oklahoma City, Okla, sister of the
bride Mr.. and Mrs. Harsh will re-
side in Peoria, where Mr.. Hash is
secretary of a livestock association.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
HAS PARTY ON
74TH BIRTHDAY
Especial Correspondence)

NSPOOIII NOII Is pUHutnC5.J
Coal Valley, March 25.-Mrs.
Mary Mas celebrated her 74th
birthday Wednesday by inviting a
number of friends to her home. The
afternoon was spent informally and
refreshments were served, the chief
attraction being a birthday cake
made by the honoree's granddaugh-
ter. Marion McGimpsey. Before
leaving the guests presented Mrs.
Mas with a number of beautiful
tokens
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
SHEFFIELD MEMS
CLUB WILL STAGE
BANQUET TUESDAY
Especial Correspondence.

Sheffield, March 25.-The Com
munity Mems club of Sheffield will
give banquet for members at the
Unitarian church parlors Tuesday
evening. March 2S. The ladies of
the Eastern Star will serve. The
speaker for the evening is William
Butterworth. president of Deere and
company, who will speak on The
Business Situation"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
Aledo and Mercer County
Aledo Church Notes

Sunday evening the churches will
hold a union meeting at Z O'Clock
in the First Methodist church. At
this time the community choir will
give a sacred concert. All are cor
daily invited to be present.
Swedish Lutheran - Rev. o. F.
Demeij, pastor. Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. Preaching services IN
the Swedish language at 10:45 a.
m. The Junior Mission band will
meet next Saturday afternoon.
Baptist-Rev. F. E. Pelton. pas
tor. Bible school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at IL a. m. The
B. Y. P. U. will meet at 6:15 p. m.
At the Enon Baptist church,
bible school at 2 p. M, and preach
ing service at 3 p. m.
United Presbyterian-Rev. J. B.
Pollock, minister. Sunday school at
10 a. m. Preaching service at IL
a. m The young peoples organ
ization will meet at 6 p. m.
First hethOGISt-Dr. Samuel van
Pelt, pastor. Sunday school at 10
a. N. Preaching service at II a.
m; subject, For Their Sakes. !"
Evening service, union meeting at
7 o'clock.
First Presbyterian-Dr A. Jud-
son Arrick. minister. Sunday school
at 10 a. m Morning worship at IL
o'clock. The Christian Endeavor
organization will meet at $50
D. m.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
GALyA CHURCH NOTES.
Especial CorrespOndence.J

JDIIUGIUG-J
Galva, March 25.-Morning serv-
ices at the north side Methodist
Episcopal church tomorrow morn
ing will be held in the interest of
the women's home missionary So
ciety. This service was postponed
from last Sunday. Rev. Edward
McOmber, pastor of the Lafayette
Methodist Episcopal church, will
deliver the evening service.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
KEITHSBURG MAN
RECEIVED PATENT
ON TRUCK DEVICE

NppONIdI NUI to opUIIUtHNV.J
Keithsburg, March 25.-Ward
Hawkins received his patent this
week on an automatic truck dump
The device when used in grain
elevators makes it possible to dump
from a truck in the shortest pos
sible time. The patent runs for II
years. Mr. Hawkins is now work
ing on another contrivance and
hopes to get a patent for that also.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
ENTERTAINS CLUB.
Especial Correspondence. }

NDPNNA%AA wi
Atkinson, March 25.-The Wom-
ans club of Atkinson met at the
home of Mrs. S. S. Humphreys.
Thursday afternoon. Dainty re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess and assistant hostess. Mrs.
Fred Clark. A good time was had
by all. The next meeting will be
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Macafee on April Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
COMMITTEE FOR
CHURCH SESSION
NAMED AT MEET
(SpeciaI Corespondence.l }

Atkinson, March 25.-Committees
were named at a special meeting
of the membership of the Congre-
gational church recently held for
the entertainment of the Rock
River Association of Congregation
al Churches, which is to be held at
the church here on April IS and
10. The members of the choir met
at the parsonage Thursday evening
for rehearsal of Easter music.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
PURCHASE CAFE.

Especial COrrespOndence)
Sheffield, March 25. - Owen T.
Kearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. John V.
Kearns of Sheffield. has purchased
the Van Housen cafe. Mr. and
Mrs. Van Housen expect to return
to Geneseo where they lived before
opening the cafe here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
NEW FIRE ALARM
rs INSTALLED AT
ATKINSON TOWER
Especial Correspondence

Especial CORES pOndenCP.I
Atkinson, March pa new fire
alarm, purchased from the W S.
Darley company, has been installed
on the water tower at Atkinson
The plan of making the alarm a
permanent fixture was approved at
the last meeting of the board Of
trustees. The cost of the alarm
was 1920.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
SLIGHT BLAZE AT
ALBANY RESIDENCE
Especial CORRESPONDENTS

Albany, March 25.-Some excite
ment was raised Thursday when
the roof of Fred D. Miller's house
was found to be on fire. A ladder.
a few pals of water and the as
slstance of the neighbors soon ex-
tlnguished the flames. The dam
age was slight.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
ALEDO LEGION
WILL SUPPORT
A WAR ORPHAN
Fallerans Post Has Big Session
Last Night-Lay Plans for
"Dad's- Night.
Especial to The Argus.)

Especial 10 Inc ATSuS-J
Aledo, March 25.-Last night at a
special meeting of Fallerans post
of the American legion the organi-
cation voted in favor of the support
of an Armenian war orphan for
one year. The meeting was de-
clared a rousing success as many
important business matters were
discussed.
F.. A large number of Mercer county
organizations have adopted war or
phans and Fallerans men decided
last night that it would be fitting
and proper that their poost be on
the honorable mention list.
Tommy Kenny, commander OF the
post, appointed a committee to Sc
! lect a date during the month of
April for the sponsoring of a
Dads" night and to be in charge
of the preparations for the event.
At this affair every Fallerans mem
ber will be expected to attend and
bring with them their fathers. For
those who have no father or if their
dads are unable to attend they viii
% be requested to bring some other
man.
1t was decided that one large
stand should be run at the Mercer
county fair this year in place of
three, which was conducted by the
legionnaires last year.
A committee was named by Com
mander Kenny to lay plans for the
posts observance of Memorial day
Aledo May 80
To Give Car Away.
Plans were talked of for hur-
ried completion of the drive being
staged by the post, whereby some
one lucky person will become the
owner of an Overland car. The car
will be given away at the spring
dance to be given by the post April
13. II was announced that as al
added attraction for the affair the
little Misses Darline and Lois Reth-
erford would be on the program.
Lois, who is four years old, has
gained considerable fame in the
community for her speaking ability
and Darline, six years old, is well
known as a singer. Both are daugh-
ters of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reth-
erford of Joy. Chapins' Original
Illinois Five of Monmouth will
furnish the music for the event.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
MRS.LULA VANN
FULTON, ARK, K,
Suggests to Suffering Wo-
men the Road to Health
Fulton, Arkansas.-'1 used Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

IOr a soreness IN
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my waist down
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the time. | was
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25
MINERAL FAIR
And INSTITUTE
HUGE SUCCESS
Award Prizes in Exhibits Election
of Officers is POstponed-Lights
Go Out.
(SneciaI TO The Argus.) }

Especial 10 L ne Argus
Mineral, March 25.-Minera's
community fair and farmers insti-
tute, held at the new high school
building Thursday and Friday,
proved to be one of the most sue
cessful courses ever held in the
vicinity. The awards for exhibits
were made yesterday afternoon. All
sessions were largely attended, in
spite of the condition of the roads.
At the afternoon session yesterday
Mrs. Grace Vail Gray gave splen-
did demonstration in the preparing
of various kinds of foods. DR.. F. G.
Bauer of the University of Illinois
talked on Soil Conditions in Bu-
reau County" His address was very
interesting and instructive.
AS the electric power was off in
the evening until nearly 10 o'clock
the movies, which were part OF the
could not be shown
until late. Due to the lack of
light, the election of officers was
also postponed.
The awards in the various eXhib-
its ars as follows:
Poultry-Mrs. Fred O'Deu, first
on Plymouth Rocks: Mrs. o. ].
Meeks, first on White Wyandottes;
Evan Davies, First on Rhode Island
Reds: Master Kenneth Ely, first on
rabbits.
Grain exhibits - Corn, Harley
Reider. first; cats, Evan Davies;
rye, Evan Davies.
Baking exhibit-Mrs. o. J. Meeks,
first on white layer cake and angel
food; Mrs. R. ]. Reider, Tirst on
devils food and second on angel
foods.
Needlework exhibit-Miss Marie
Getz, first on luncheon set and three
doilies; Mrs. Bert Kearns, first on
lunch cloth; Mrs. John Butler, first
on dolly; Mrs. C. NJ. Ely, first on
quilt; Miss Bell Col
burn, first on plain sewing.
Organize Club.
The women of the community met
following the afternoon session and
a Household Science
club. Mrs. Fred O'Dell was elected
president and Mrs. Floyd French.
secretary. The first meeting will
be held March 2S at the domestic
science rooms of the high school.
The club is open to all women of
the vicinity.
Concerts were given at all ses-
sions by the Neponset band. one of
the best organizations in this part
of the state. Director Stewart was
liberal in the selections and the
crowd was well pleased with the
The solo work of the
and of James Stabler,
bass horn player, attracted espec-
ial attention.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25

His wife never understood him,
Read of Mark Sabre, hero of the
bAst seller of two continents. "If
Winter Comes" Begins in The Ar
gus Monday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-25

Lost motion in the steering gear
should be taken up.
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