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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
new OFFICERS
FOR CHURCH
ARE SELECTED
Members of United Presbyterian
Church Hold Annual Meet
Elect Terry Chairman.
Especial to The August

AIedo, April Sat the annual
congregational meeting of the
United Presbyterian church or this
city last night officers for the COM
ing year were elected.
Frank Terry was elected con-
gregational chairman to succeed
John Downing. The meeting COM
menced with the serving of a splen-
did dinner, followed by a recrea-
tional hour. At the business ses-
sion later the report of the treas
urer showed a slight deficit on the
books but this was Immediately
met by subscriptions. Besides the
election of Mr.. Terry as congrega-
tional chairman the others were as
follows:
Secretary-Miss Eva Ramsey, re-
elected.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. w. Allison
succeeding Eugene Winger.
Chorister-Mrs. ]. ". Parkinson,
succeeding Frank Terry.
Trustee. w. Parkinson, re-
elected.
Pianist-Helen Winger new Of
fice).
Ed Giebrich, Arthur Bradford
and the young men of Mr.. Terry
class were named as ushers for
I the year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
LAST SESSION
OF COUNCIL IS
NEXT TUESDAY
City Officials to Be Named ONLY
Change in Personnel is Alder.
man From Third Ward.
Especial Correspondence

NopCOL1l vi DOluEnGe-l
Geneseo, April Son next Tues
day evening the present city coun-
ell will hold its last session Of the
year. Immediately after its Sine
die adjournment the new council
will begin its duties. The only
change in the personnel of that
body will be the inaugural OF John
Titus as alderman of the Third
ward, replacing E. c. Greene.
The reports of various commit
tees and the yearly reports OF some
of the city officials will be heard
The reports of the city clerk and
city treasurer have already been
made public.
The appointment of various city
officials, as usual, is causing no
little discussion. The Offices which
are filled by appointment Of the
city council are city attorney, city
clerk, city marshal, night officer,
superintendent of streets, fire mar
shall, waterwOrks superintendent
and city treasurer. Quite a num-
Der of applicants have made known
their desires to the aldermen to be
considered as candidates for these
places. The meeting of the new
council next Tuesday evening will
therefore be one of unusual inter
est. 1t is the largest attended
meeting of the municipal year, as
many citizens appear on this coca
sion, which is considered a big
night"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
political Advertising.)
Isaac G. Johnston

am asking the Republican vot-
ers Of Mercer county to vote for me
at the coming primary election as
their candidate for county treas
urer. l am the only ex-service man
asking for a place on the ticket 1
am free to say that this is by the
generous action and active support
of my comrades who believe that
our sacrifice and service grant us
in some measure this modest recog-
milton. Farther than this l am not
representing any clique, interest,
or section.
My experience and my record at
home and abroad is an open book,
and I believe has not been ques-
toned I am not politician and
not skilled in campaigning, but be-
lieve my eight years of service in
the business world" together with
most earnest desire to do my full
duty will enable me to acceptably
fulfill the duties of the office of
county treasurer, should 1 be
elected.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
JUNIOR GLASS
SPONSOR PARTY
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, April S.-From the ap-
pearance of members of the junior
class of the Aledo high school to-
day one may easily judge their
party last night held at the college
building was a success and all
members declare this to be true.
The event was their first party
this year and no efforts had been
spared to make it one that will long
be remembered by those who at
tended. The business room was
prettily decorated in the class col
ors of purple and gold and mem
bers of the class hand it to young
Bookie Graham for being a deco
rative genius A repast served
before the party ended found no
disfavor with any of the class
members.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
MAKE INCREASE
IN AWARDS FOR
STOCK PREMIUMS
Especial to The Argus

Aledo. April Sin the livestock
department of the Mercer county
fair it was decided that three
awards would be made hereafter,
one each for first, second and third
places. This decision was reached
at the session of the executive
board yesterday afternoon in the
secretary's office in Aledo.
According to Secretary G.. c.
Bowers the whole premium list is
being revised from cover to cover
and increases from 100 to 300 per
cent on premiums are being made
in the stock department. The
largest increase in the dairy cattle
department.
Mr.. Bowers reported that the
three attractions for the coming
fair have been purchased and all
include something different from
anything ever shown in Mercer
county before. He refuses to give
out the features but states the
showing of the main one will be a
first presentation at a county fair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
AGED SETTLER
ANSWERS CALL
Especial to The Argus.)

Port Byron, April S.-Funeral
services for Mrs. Anne E. Smith,
pioneer settler of Port Byron, who
died at o'clock Friday night, will
be held tomorrow afternoon from
the home. Rev. A. M. Waffle, pas
tor of the Methodist church, will
officiate. Interment will be in the
Oak Grove cemetery.
= Mrs. Smith had been i'll about
two weeks with heart trouble. Her
death occurred at the home of her
sister, Miss Ida Tentle. She was
born in Alton, Ill, May 27, 184S,
and has resided in Port Byron
since 1885. In 1894 she was mar
ried to John P. Smith of Minneso-
ia, who died in 1913.
The survivors are three sisters,
Mrs. Myra Curtis and Miss Clara
Tentle of Prairie City, ILL.,, and
Miss Ida Tentle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
DEATH SUMMONS
ROBERT MILLER
Especial Correspondence

Taylor Ridge, April S.-Robert
Miller, life resident of Taylor
Ridge, passed away at GAO yester-
day morning at his home after an
illness of only a week. Heart trou-
BILE was the cause of death.
Mr.. Miller was born in Bowling
township Feb. ?, 1854. He lived on
a farm until his removal to Taylor
Ridge, about fifteen years ago. He
is survived by his widow and one
son, Arthur of Bowling; three
brothers: William, Cyrus and
James, all of Taylor Ridge. Two
brothers and a sisten preceded him
in death.
Funeral services will be held al
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Nc
Connell's chapel. Burial will be
made at the chapel grove. Rev.
Shepherd of Reynolds will oficiate
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
BEGIN WORK ON
HARD ROAD;RAIN
CAUSES DELAY
Sandy Condition of Soil Makes
Grading POssible-NO Bids
Accepted On Gap.
Especial Correspondence

especial correspondence
Geneseo, April 8-The Dunno
gan Construction company has
completed its work of overhauling
its narrow guage tracks which ex-
tend from the supply base at the
railroad tracks each of the depot to
the point east of town on the Bluff
road where the first spring work
on the hard roads will begin. Some
of the equipment needed has al
ready been hauled out and several
teams are employed in grading. This
is possible because of t he sandy
nature of the soil.
The excessive rains of the past
few weeks have delayed the early
preparations of the Qunnegan
people but it now appears that
their original date for resumption
of concrete mixing of April Is may
be fulfilled. According to their plans
it will be impossible for
them to complete their con-
tract in this vicinity within a
months time. With unfavorable
weather conditions this may be de-
iayed until June 1 when all their
force and equipment will be en-
ployed on the hard road contract
which begins at Sheffield and runs
to within a mile of Kewanee.
A great deal of local interest is
being expressed regarding the let
ting the contract for the gap of six
miles in the hard road between
Geneseo and the tri-cities. Bids on
this job were opened more than a
week ago but no public announce
ment has been made as to the fig
ureS which were made at that time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
Good Health Depends Upon
Good Blood

spring. Hoods Sarsaparilla made
him well and strong again
Il was discouraged when doctors
told me they could do nothing for
me because my health and strength
were completely broken down and
there was no foundation for health
like putting house on a bed Of sand.
81 was sick with catarrhal neural
gla and a complication of diseases,
and nervous prostration.
When 1 began taking Hood
Sarsaparilla weighed only IS pounds
and could not stand up long enough
to wash my dishes.
1T was marvellous how soon ]
began to improve and how rapidly
the improvement progressed, Every
one was astonished; friends said
How well you are looking
"Hood's Sarsaparilla laid foun-
dation of pure blood, and my health
has stood on that ever since MRS.
E. Z. Brown, Franconia, Y. II
Hoods Pills are a fine laxative
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
COUNCIL MEMBERS
DIFFER IN REGARD
TO NEW EQUIPMENT
Especial Correspondencel

Galva, April S-Voting on a mo-
ton authorizing City Clerk A. H.
Johnson to advertise for bids on
an air compressor and oil engine
to be installed at the city water
plan in the place of the present
steam equipment, caused a split
in the ranks OF the city council at
their last meeting. Four alder
men voted in favor and two voted
against the motion. Judging by
the way the council members vot-
ed on this motion points out as an
indication that a majority of the
members of the council favor the
abandonment of plans to install
electric equipment at the water
plant. The motion was made by
Alderman F. E. Kelly and was sup
ported by Aldermen Leslie Larson.
Earl Collinson and A. S. Nelson,
while Aldermen A. L. Hayes and
L. H. Murchison cast negative
votes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
LEGION SETS DATE
FOR DANCE NIGHT
Especial to The Argus)

Aledo, April Sat the regular
meeting of Fallerans post of the
American legion last night in the
post rooms the evening, April 81,
was selected for the time of spon-
soring a dance night" event for
which plans are under way.
; 1t was decided that since the
choice concessions at the fair
grounds for the celebration on July
were all sold that no legion stand
would be run.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
RALLY is HELD
AT ERIE CHURCH
Especial Correspondence.

Erie. April S.-A fair number OF
Christian Endeavorers attended the
young peoples rally held at the
Erie Baptist church Thursday eve
ming, about thirty being present
including members of the Christian
church society and those from the
Baptist church. Ralph Lemon of
Rock Island, district associate field
secretary, gave a fine address, tell
ing of the work of the society.
After the talk a social time was
spent and refreshments served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
MAYOR, so, HAS
TOO MANY JOBS;
may BE 0USTED
Accents Job as Game Warden
From Gov. Small-Act Is
Against Constitution.
Especial Correspondence.)

Sterling, April S.-Because May
or ]. P. Overholser of this city &C
copied an appointment from Gov
ernor Len Small to the office of
Investigator in the fish and game
department of the state of Illinois,
while still mayor of the city OF
sterling, his political enemies have
opened up a fight on him and are
getting out papers to Dust him
from the office of mayor of the city
of Sterling.
Mayor Overholzer got wind of
the move, so sent his resignation
to Mr.. Stratton, chief game war
den of the state. This move on
his part may not halt impeach-
ment proceedings as it is stated
that his Acceptance of the position
of district investigator automatic
ally removes him from the mayor
atty position.
BY constitutional enactment, it
is claimed that inco@patibility ex-
lists between the two offices he
held, and that he could not prop
erly, fully and faithfully perform
the duties of both offices. He was
appointed to the game worden Of
flee in September, 1921, the sal
airy being 500 per month. The
job is pudding" passed out by
Governor Small. The mayor says
that it is dirty" politics that is
prompting his enemies to work
against him. AS he is past 80
years of age, he says he does not
care to put up a fight so resigned
the warden job. The mayor and
his hackers are Small men and the
fight is being made by the anti
Small, Thompson, Lundin party.
Overholzer has two years more to
serve under commission form OF
Government
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08

NesUs of Wesferf
Illinois i'm Brief

OscoeThe Schell Oil company of
Burlington, Iowa, is improving
its CISCO station by installing auto
matte pumps and new underground
tanks. A l.. Bestor is in charge
of the CISCO branch.
Orion-Luther Waite is attending
a session of the board of trustees
of Hedding college at Abingdon.
Radio wires on the home of c. H.
Schneider were struck by lightning
early yesterday morning. AS the
machine was disconnected but lit
tie damage was done, the outside
wires being the only ones damaged.
Atkinson-Member of the G. a.
R and their families enjoyed a
supper at the K. P. hall Thursday
evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sommers,
who were recently married, have
moved into the A. Douglas house.
Walter Dupre has purchased an
interest in the produce firm of
Sommers & Son. The firm will
now be known as Sommers & Du-
pre-
Mrs. M. T. Booth and Mrs. Fred
Clark were hostess to the members
of the women's church league Fri
day.
Rural - Mrs. Hedwig Sibenhorn
of Two Rivers, Wis, is here to at
tend the funeral of the late J. W.
Caldwell.
Miss Eliza Harper has left the
Moline hospital and will remain
until she is strong enough to return
home.
will entertain the Columbian club
of Geneseo at the club rooms in
Cambridge, April IA.
Mrs. Harry Kellogg has gone to
Chicago to consult with specialists
regarding treatment for her little
daughter, Betty, who is suffering
with an ailment in her knees and
has difficulty in walking.
Carbon Cliff-Mrs. Ernest Ebbe-
son entertained the Lutheran lad
les aid society of East Moline
Thursday afternoon.
The sum Of $35 was cleared from
the supper given at the school build
ing by the ladies' aid of the Meth
odist, church. Music was furnished
by the Junior orchestra.
Taylor Ridge-Glen Brown of
Rock Island has rented a garage
here and expects to begin work
April Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08

PInkham's Vegetable Compound. ]
was in bed much of my timewith pains
and had to have the doctor every
month. One day / found little
book in my yard in Guthrie, Oklaho-
ma, and I read it through and got the
medicine-Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound-and took eight
bottles and used the Sanative Wash
l atonce began to get stronger. Ihave
got many women to take it just by
telling them what it has done for me.
| have young sister whom it has
helped in the same way it helped me.
/ want you to know that / am a
friend indeed, for youwere a friend
inneed. - Mrs. GEORGE HARDEE,
104S Byram St, Los Angeles, Cali
Sornia.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
ESCAPE INJURY AS
CAR TURNS TURTLE
Especial CORRESPONDENTS. J

Matherville, April S.-AlI occu-
pants escaped unhurt when two
Ford cars collided on a country
road Thursday evening, turning one
of the cars upside down and pin
ming the occupants underneath.
Both cars were considerably dam
aged. Neither had lights on when
the accident occurred One car was
driven by John Taylor. With him
were Herbert Foster. John Smear,
Mary Milinar and Edith Lindbeck.
The other car was driven by Luth-
er Mcneil
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
EXPECT CLOSE
RACE TUESDAY
IN TWO OFFICES
MERGERS State Primary Interest
Centered on County Treasurer
and School Superintendent
fspecial 10 The Argus.)

Especial to The Argus.)
= Aledo, April S.-Because of little
attractions in sight from candi-
dates for state offices at the pri-
maries Tuesday, Mercer county's
chief interest lies in the Republi-
can. ticket where a close race IS
being anticipated for nominations
of county treasurer and county
superintendent of schools.
For county treasurer on the Re
publican ticket Isaac c. Johnston,
assistant cashier 90 the Aledo
State bank, and Charles A. Clark,
well known Sherrard farmer, ire
vying for the nomination. County
superintendent of Schools G. e.
Plat is on the ticket for renomina-
tion and Mrs. Title Gregory, widow
of the late c. L. Gregory, is the
opposing candidate for this office.
All other offices have but one can
didate for nomination.
A large amount of campaigning
has been done throughout the coUn-
ty by the local candidates. Due to
the near impossible condition Of
the roads very few candidates for
nomination to state offices have
visited the county. Newspaper ad-
yertising, placards and letters have
been the main way of informing the
voters and it is thought that Tues
day evening when the returns of
the county precincts are heard from
that more than the usual number of
votes will have been cast.
Gibson UnOppOsed.
Frank a. Gibson, who has held
the Office of county clerk for 10
years, is seeking denomination on
the Republican ticket. d. A.
Hebel, a prominent attorney of
this city, is the Republican candi-
date for county judge. John W.
Sewer is on the list for the Repub-
licans' choice of sheriff. At pres
ent he is deputy sheriff.
Democrat Ticket.
On the Democratic ballot, c. c.
Lutrell of Aledo, candidate
for sheriff. is the only
county office seeker. Mr.
Lutrell was sheriff of this county
for four years prior to the term Of
Sheriff Fleming, present incum-
bent. Friends of E. f. Gulick, IN
charge of the Presumption schools,
intend to write his name on the
ballot for county superintendent OF
schools. Other candidates prob
ably will be written in so that the
Democrats will have a full ticket
in the November election.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
FRIENDS STAGE
SURPRISE PARTY
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, April S.-Louis G. Ra-
der, who is teaching at the Pritch-
ard school east of town. was pleas
antly surprised when he returned
to his home on recent evening to
find about Is friends there to enjoy
a party in his honor. A very pleas
ant social evening was enjoyed and
refreshments were served. The
party was arranged by his mother,
Mrs. L. RAIDER, and Mrs. Helg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
BAZAAR AND SUPPER
IS PLAN OF CIRCLE
special Corresnondenca !

Coal Valley, April S.-Mrs. Fred
Branberg and Mrs. Fanny Ellis en-
terta1ned the members of the What
SOLVER circle, Kings Daughters,
Thursday afternoon at the home of
the latter. Mrs. Nell Martin. pres
ldent, had charge of devotionaIs,
Mrs Walter Weaver called the roll
which was responded to by bible
quotations. Articles to be made for
the annual baZar and supper on
Dec. 2 were distributed. The hos
tesses served two course lunch
con.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
ALedo and Mercer County
Aledo Church Notes
First Presbyterian-Dr. A. judi

First Presbyterian-Dr. A. Jud-
son Arrick, minister. Sunday
school at 10 a. m, followed by
morning worship at il O'Clock
with sermon. A special musical
program will be given IN Lne
morning session. Christian En-
deavor at $50 p. m Evening
ices at 1880 O'Clock.
FIRST Baptist-Rev. F. E. Pelton'
minister. Bible school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at II. b. Y. z.
II. at GAS D. m Evening worship
at 1880 O'Clock. The regular mid
week prayer service is held each
Wednesday evening at 1850
O'Clock. At the Enon churchill
Bile school at o'clock in the aft
ernoon, followed by preaching
services at 3 o'clock.
Swedish Lutheran - Rev. o. F.
Domeij, pastor. All services at the
usual hours. In the morning the
spring communion service will be
conducted in the Swedish Ian
guage. Evening service at 1880 in
the English language. Lenten
services will be held each evening
from Monday night to Friday, APP
ril IA, commencing at 1880 each
evening. Mondays service will be
in the Swedish language, English
the next night. Swedish Wednes-
day, English Thursday and in the
Swedish Friday. The sermons
will be preached on the Passion
History of Christ.
First MethOdiSt-Dr. Samuel Van
Pelt, pastor. Sunday school at
1915 a. m. Morning service 1T
.1O:45 O'Clock. Palm Sunday will
be observed at the morning serv-
ice. Subject, Children Welcome
Christ" Evening service at 1880;
subject, THE -Conqueror From
Edom."
United Presbyterian-Rev. j. p.
Pollock, minister. Bible school at
10 a. m Morning worship and
spring communion service at II
O'Clock. Young Peoples service at
$50 D. m. Evening worship at
1880 O'Clock The annual congre-
gational business meeting and sup
per was held last evening Pre-
paratory communion services with
sermon by A. W. McClurkin of
Millersburg are being held this
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
SCHOOL ELECTION.

Especial CORRESPONDENCE
Bowling, April S.-A special ef-
fort was made TO get the voters out
to the school election held at Pleas
ant Hill school in Black Hawk
township today. The polls were
open from 2 to O'Clock. Every
voter in the district received a
letter urging them to vote.
Justin Washburn, superintendent of
schools, was to give a talk
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
MRS. SNYDER OF
ALBANY PASSES
Especial to The Argus.)

Albany, April S.-Mrs. ]. c. Sny-
der, aged 70 years, a life resident
of Albany, died at 3 o'clock yes
terday afternoon from heart trou-
BILE She had been i'll less than
two weeks.
She is survived by her husband,
]. C. Snyder, and four daughters,
Mrs. Fanny Langford and Mrs.
Walter Beardsworth of Albany,
Mrs. A. A. Slocum of Idaho, and a
daughter at Pueblo, Colo. Her
maiden name was Mary Ewing.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
DR.. w. L. ALLEN OF
DAVENPORT WILL
ADDRESS KIWANIS

Geneseo. April 8.-The regular
meeting of the Kiwanis club of this
city will be held at the Geneseo
hotel Monday evening at els
O'Clock. The speaker of the eve
ming will be DR.. W. l.. Allen of Dav-
export. a physician of wide reputa-
ton and one well known in this
community. The Kiwanis club is
sponsoring plans for the establish
ment of an auto tourists camp in
this city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
TO PRESENT ~LOVE NEST"
Especial Correspondence.)

Geneseo, April S.-The plans of
the ladies' auxiliary of Shearer
post No. $50, American Legion, for
the presentation of a home talent
play are being carried forward sue
cessfully. The play selected is
The Love Nest and will be given
two performances during the first
week of May at the Armory thea
ire.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
CONTESTANTS FOR
COUNTY LAUREIS
SELECTED AT JOY
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, April S.-Last night rep
resentatives of the Joy high school
were selected to represent their
school in vocal and piano music in
the county event to be held in Ale
do next May
In piano, Miss Verna Sewell won
first place, second place being
awarded to Miss Hope Bean. Miss
Frances Croson placed first in
voice, second place going to Lloyd
Miller. The winners in each event
will represent their school here.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-08
AUCTIONS STOCK
AT MATHERVIILE
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo. April S.-Deputy John W.
SEWERS of Aledo exceIled yesterday
afternoon as an auctionear when
he cried the sale of William Ken
nedy at Matherville. The complete
line of stock of tobacco and candy
together with some staple grocer
les. The bidding throughout was
spirited and those in charge were
well pleased with the results.