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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
HOME BUREAUS
FARCE SUCCESS
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo, March %. = Occupation
None" a two-act comedy presented
Monday and Tuesday nights at
Keithsburg by a cast of prominent
residents of that city under aus
pices of the Mercer county home
bureau, was pronounced a huge
success by the large audiences that
attended.
On Thursday night the play will
be given at the opera house in New
Boston by the same troupe of play
ers. Next Monday and Tuesday
nights it will be presented at Sea-
ton and Aledo, respectively. The
proceeds of the presentations will
be used for home bureau activities
in the county and those in charge
are hoping for good attendance at
the coming shows.
Through faithful drilling for the
last several weeks the cast is said
to be producing the play in COM
mendable style. Mrs. c. ]. McCon-
nell of Champaign, author of the
play, is in charge of the cast, as
sisted by Miss Helen Schouten,
home adviser.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
ALedo and Mercer County
MOVIE FANS TO
HAVE CONCERTS
BY RADIOPHONE
Especial to The Argus. }

AIedo, March 22.-To ]. w. Ed
wards, manager of the Aledo opera
house, will go the credit of having
the first wireless radiophone in
Aledo.
According to present plans. when
movie patrons visit his show Thurs
day night they will be given a real
treat. Instead of the regular music
provided for, the new apparatus
will be able to have fine orchestras
in distant states provide the enter
tainment.
The radiophone will pick up music
and speeches given as far east as
Philadelphia and west as far as
Denver. The set will become a
permanent feature and attraction at
the opera house and patrons will be
treated to sermons and musical en-
tertainments being held in distant
cities whenever possible.
Because of successful sets being
operated by Forrest Eakman of
Keithsburg and R. P. Petrie, New
Windsor high school student, sew
eral Aledoans are talking of follow
ing Mr.. Edwards example.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
COMMUNITY CHOIR
TO GIVE CONCERT
ON SUNDAY NIGHT
Especial to The Argus }

Aledo, March 22-Under the di-
rection of Miss Fanchon Gamet a
community choir sacred concert
will be given at the First Method
ist church Sunday evening.
As a union service is to be held
that evening. it is expected that
many will avail themselves of this
opportunity to hear the sacred
song service. The community choir
consists of several church choirs
and individuals, comprising about
fifty voices. Rehearsals for the last
two months have been faithfully at
tended by the choir members. Mu-
sic lovers are promised a real treat
and will not want to miss the en-
tertainment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
REV. HORNER OF
CEDARvILLE Is
new MINISTER
Rev. Hershey, Present Pastor a,
Evangelical Church, VIII Go
to FreepOrt.
Especial Correspondents, ,

Geneseo, Ill, March 22.-Rev
K. Hershey has returned fron
Peotone. ILL.,. where he attended n
state conference of the Evaneal,c.,
church. Rev. Hershey has bean
appointed to take charge OF fbs
church in Freeport, Ill, and WI
be succeeded here by Rev. Frank A
Horner, who has been stationed A.
Cedarville, Ill. 1t is expected that
the Hershey family will move from
GeneseO early next week. Mise
Dorothy Hershey, who is a Senior
at the Geneseo township hizh
school will remain in Geneseo Ia
complete her school year. SHE
will make her home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred l.. Taylor of East Main
street. A son, Wilbur, NAV also
remain in Geneseo to finish tia
school year.
Rev. Hershey has been in Gen.
eseO four years and his departure
will be a source of regret to nanv
of the people of his church. Grace
church has increased its member
ship during his stay in this city and
is considered one of the most A.
tive church organization in this
city.
Presiding Elder ]. G. Eller, who
has been assigned to the Ell Paso
district in which Geneseo is in
has been assigned to the
Chicago district and will reside at
Naperville, III. Presiding Elder H
H. Thoren of the Chicago district.
will succeed Rev. Eller and will
make Ell Paso his place of residence.
Rev. E. X. Hershey will conduct
his farewell services at Grace
church next Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
ALPHA WOMAN DIES
AT HOME; NO TIME
FOR FUNERAL SET
Especial Correspondence

Alpha, March 22.-The entire
community was shocked to know
of the death of Mrs. Ida Spivey
Snyder, which occurred Tuesday,
March 81, at her home in Alpha.
Mrs. Snyder has been very sick for
a week with intestinal influenza
and complications, but was thought
out of danger. She was 81 years
of age. She was born near Pre-
emptfon and with the exception of
two years spent in Nebraska, has
lived near Alpha all of her life.
The funeral services have not been
arranged for until distant relatives
are heard from.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
'ALEDO MAN HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
IN CAR MISHAP
F. C. Cunningham Run Down By
Car Last Night-Suffered
Skull Fracture.
Especial to The Argus.)

,
A1edo, March 22.-Frank C. Con-
ningham, aged 81 years, narrowly
escaped death last night when he
was run down by a Ford touring
car driven by Fred Donahue, an
Aledo youth, about 500 o'clock.
The mishap. seen by many, was
considered purely accidental. Mr..
Cunningham was carried to the Of
flee of DR.. A. c. Sells. The outer
table of the skull was fractured
and it was necessary to take 16
stitches to close the wound on the
back of the head. Ten stitches were
taken to close a wound on the right
leg near the knee. The injured
man was partially unconscious all
during the evening. A deep cash on
the forehead was also received.
When struck by the auto Mr.. Con-
n1ngham was walking west across
College avenue, between the Farm
ers National bank and Kerr's gro
Gerry store. The auto was headed
south on the avenue and it was
the intention of the driver to turn
to the right at the Kerr corner. Mr..
Cunningham had nearly gained the
curb when hit and apparently neith-
er he nor the driver were aware of
each other until the accident oc-
CURED. The car was travelling at a
slowf rate of speed and came to a
standstiu within the distance of
few feet from the scene of the ac-
cident.
Mr.. Cunningham is we'll known in
Mercer county and especially in
Aledo. He is commander of War
rem Shedd post of the G. A. R., and
during the Civil war served with
Co. K, 18th Indiana Infantry.
DR.. Sells stated this morning that
the injured man will probably re
cover.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
FORMER RESIDENT
| OF VIOLA PASSES
AT DERIDDER, LA.
Special to The Arg1s. }

Aledo. March ga. w. Swan
son of this city received word yes
terday from DeRidder. Louisiana,
which stated that Charles w. South
ern, former carpenter contractor
OF Viola, passed away at his home
in that city following an operation
for gallstones. Funeral services
were TO be held this afternoon at
2 O'Clock from the l. o. o. F. hall
with that organization in charge.
The greater share of Mr.. Southern's
life was spent in the Viola COM
munity. About two years ago the
family moved to DeRidder. Be-
sides the widow two daughters sur
vive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
WELCOME HOME
PARTY rs GIVEN
FOR ERIE FOLKS
Especial Correspondence

Erie, March 22.-The Erie O. f.
). gave Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Pratt
complete surprise at the home of
thelr daughter, Mrs. Albert Miller,
Monday evening. 1t was in the ma
ture of a welcome home, as Mr..
ana Mrs. Pratt returned last week
from their winters sojourn in CAL
lIornla- About forty were present.
rive hundred was a feature of en-
tertalnment. Lester Fadden, scor-
ed highest, receiving first prize and
J. T. Kirkland won BOBBY prize
Late in the evening ice cream and
cake were served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
800 FEET OF SEWER
PIPE TO BE RELAID
Especial Correspondence. }

Geneseo, ILL.,, March ga
stretch of almost 800 feet of sewer
pipe is being taken up and re-lai
on South Oakwood avenue. This
work was done last fall but the
levels on this line do not permit
proper drainage of the properties
in that block. The condition of
this line of sewer was discovered
when workmen were about to tap
into it to lead from the site of the
new home which is now being built
by Fred Masengarb. 1t was dis
covered to be about two-thirds
filled with standing water. Ru-
dolph kowitz has been employed by
the city to relay the line at proper
levels for drainage.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
ALEDO COMMUNITY
COUNCIL TO MEET
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo, March 22.-Dr. A. Judson
Arrick OF this city has called a
meeting OF the community council
for Friday night at the library
The meeting is considered of ut
most Importance and those in
charge hope for a large turnout of
the members. Representatives from
practically every civic and patri-
otic organization in the community
who are members are urged to at
tend or have someone at the meet
ing in their place. The session
commences at 1880 o'clock. Be
cause of the illness of President
John ID. Cooke the meeting was
called by Vice President Arrick.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
WEEKS VACATION
FOR STUDENTS TO
BEGIN ON FRIDAY
(special Correspondence.l }

Geneseo, ILL.,, March 22.-The ele-
mentary and grade schools of Gen
eseo will close next Friday for a
vacation period of one week.
Glasses will be resumed Monday,
April Sd. The spring session VIII
continue through the following
eight weeks and the school year
will be brought to a close May 26th.
The Henry county field meet will
be held in Kewanee, Friday, May
18th. Geneseo has twice won The
cup embIematic of the champion
ship and will make every effort 10
win it the third successive time in
which case it will become the per-
manent possession of the local
schools.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
SAYS MOTORISTS
ARE TOO LAZY TO
ATTACH NUMBERS
Especial Correspondence. !

Monmouth, March 22.-George NJ.
Cole, state automobile investigator
for the district of which Warren
county is a part. reports after two
days of work here that the major
ity of motorists who are still using
1921 license plates have their new
numbers but are just too lazy to
put them on their cars. Fully half
of the owners of cars who report
ed to the police either had their
numbers under the back seats of
their machines or had them at
home in the garage.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
SWEDISH LADIES TO
GIVE COFFEE PARTY
Especial to The Argns.

Aledo, March 22.-An afternoon
and evening coffee social. to which
the public is invited, will be given
tomorrow by the members of the
woman's home and foreign mis-
slonary society of the Swedish
Lutheran church in the dining room
or the church. The event is sched-
uled to start at o'clock. From 5
to lunch will be served. Rev. O..
+. Domeij, pastor of the church.
Will speak at o'clock on the Need
OF Home Missions"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
PROGRESS RAPID
ON NEW SCHOOL,
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, March 22.-Work on the
new Aledo high school under su
peryision of George B. Holmes.
Rock Island engineer, is progress
ing rapidly. Practically all the win
COW frames have been set on the
llrst hoor and face brick laid up to
them. The crew of men at work
is not large, but Mr.. Holmes is
well pleased with the showing
made by them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
TOdays News of Western Illinois
NOTED SPEAKERS
ON PROGRAM AT
MINERAL COURSE
(Special to The Argus. !

Mineral, March 22.-The business
men of Mineral have secured the
Neponset band for two concerts to
be given at the high school gymna-
sium Friday afternoon and evening.
These concerts are in connection
with the farmers institute and COM
munity fair which opens. Thursday.
Excellent programs have been ar
ranged for both days. Among the
speakers will be Sam Crabtree of
Peoria, Wall Gray and DR.. F. A.
Baurer of the University of Illi-
nois.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
GRAIN AND COAL
HEADS VOTE FOR
STOCK INCREASE
(Snecial to The Arms !

Aledo. March 22.-At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Farm
ers' Coal & Grain company in
Aledo the first of the week it was
unanimously voted to double the
capital stock of the organization.
F1fty-nine shares were represented
at the meeting. which was attend
ed by about twenty-five stockhold-
ers. The stock was increased from
$4,000 to $4,000.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
PHYSICIANS WILL
EXAMINE PUPILS

Aledo, March 22.-Aledo physi-
clans and dentists are cooperating
this week and next with Miss Ma
om -Setterdahl, county health
nurse, in a physical examination
of the school children of this CITY.
The examination will cover the
eye, ear, nose, throat and teeth.
and will take place at the respec-
tive offices of the various dentists
and physicians. Miss Setterdahl
will assist in the work. This week
the children of the south side
school are being weighed and meas
ured and each child given a weight
tag.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
REPUB CANDIDATE
TO VISIT MINERAL
Especial Correspondence. }

Mineral, March 22-W. E. Hull,
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for United States congress-
man was due in Mineral today at
4:30, at which time he was to give
an address on campaign issues. Mr.
Hull has made an extensive study
Of European conditions by means
of personal tour and has much
of interets to relate.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
KEWAN REPUBS
NAME CANDIDATES
ESPECIAL Correspondence J

Especial Cores spondence.)
kewanee, Ill, March 22.-Kewa-
nee Republicans nominated the fol-
lowing township ticket at the con-
vention last night:
Assistant supervisors. Arthur P.
Hare, r. F. Walker; town clerk.
George H Whitney; assessor, Alex
ander Mclean.
Commissioner of highways, Fl. NJ.
Hawthorne; justice of peace, ]. b.
Adams.
Members library board. Thomas
Smout. W. c. Fulton; school trus-
tee, Stutley Weston.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
NAME TWO TICKETS
IN YUMA TOWNSHIP
Especial Correspondence J

Yuma, March 22.-Result of the
Republican caucus at the Wake
school house in Zuma township fol-
lows: Town clerk, Alfred Mead
assessor, John Sachan; road COM
missioner. Henry Weidman; justice
of peace, Albert Wells; constable,
Ross Wainwright; school trustee,
John Jacobs.
Those nominated on the Demo
cratic ticket are: Town clerk.
Henry Struse; assessor, George
Wainwright; road commissioner,
Adam Gerhardt; constable, John
Starl; justice of the peace, Henry
Knockhamm; school trustee, Mrs.
Edna SchWenneker.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
GALVA COUPLE WE'D
20 YEARS: OBSERVE
EVENT WITH PARTY
Especial Correspondence J

Galva, March 22.-Mr. and Mrs
Leroy Ressigue of Galva celebra-
ted the Goth anniversary of their
marriage Monday In honor of the
occas sion a party was held at their
home in the evening. 35 friends
being present. The evening was
spent with games, dancing, music
and other amusements. Refresh
mentS were served. Mrs. Ressigue
was Miss Minnie Calhoun of Galva
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
OAK VIEW CLUB
DIRECTORS MEET
Especial to The Argus !

AIedo, March 22.-At the meet
ing of the board of directors of the
Oak View Country club last night
the lake committee was authorized
to start the work of building a dam
at the lower end of the club
grounds as soon as possible. Var
lous committee recommendations
to the landscaping plan submitted
by the Davenport architects were
approved by the directors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
LOCAL LEGION IN
SPECIAL MEETING
Especial to The Argus }

AIedo, March "a special meet
ing of Fallerans post of the Amer
lean Legion of this city has been
called by Commander Thomas r.
Kenny for Friday night at the post
rooms. All members are earnestly
requested to attend this meeting
for the transaction of some busi-
ness of considerable Importance to
Fallerans post members. Follow
ing the business session a luncheon
and smoker will be enjoyed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
METHODISTS IN
A VICTORY OVER
BAPTISTS, 1922
Especial to The Argus J

Orion, Ill, March 22.-The Meth
odist basketball team defeated the
Baptists in the Orion high school
gymnasium last night, % TO %, in
the final contest of the season. Line
ups:
Methodist-W. Peterson, If; Full
lerton, rf; Munson. c; Case, lg;
Maline, rg; f. Petersan, rg.
Baptists-Anwarte If; Martin.
IF; r. Johnson, c; Benson, lg; E.
Johnson, lg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
NEW MACHINE.

Galva, March 22.-The Galva Odd
Fellows lodge has just purchased
stereopticon picture machine
from firm in Davenport 1t is a
Victor Anitomagraph machine and
will be used by the lodge in their
work. The machine is small, easy
to move and very neat in appear
ance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
WILL MAINTAIN
PATROL SYSTEM

Albany, March 22.-At the last
meeting of the board of supervisors
it was voted to maintain the patrol
system between Albany and East
Clinton. Also to oil several miles
of country roads in the county.
Citizens of Albany are now actively
agitating the oiling of village
roads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
GRAIN COMPANY MEETING.

ADPC11dA wi 10 pDuuGuGet
Atkinson, March 22-On March
"a, 1922, at ? p. m. at the town hall
in the village of Atkinson, H., a
special meeting of the stockholders
Of the Atkinson Farmers Grain
company will be held. All mem
bers are urged to be present as i'm
portant business will be discussed
at that time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
STOPS TO PICK UP
TIRE; Is ROBBED
Especial Correspondence J

Sterling, H., March 22-Gordon
Smith, local taxi driver, was held
up and robbed last night when he
got out of his car while crossing
over Avenue G bridge to pick up
tire which he saw in the road. The
tire was used as a method of get
ting people to stop their cars and
get out to get it.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
MILAN WOMAN IMPROVED.

IopeCIaI TO The Argus.)
Milan, March 22.-Mrs. Samuel
Danlelson. who has been critically
Ill since Sunday is reported to he
improved today. Her brother June
White of Lafayette, was called
here by her illness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
ATTEND IOWA WEDDING.

Aledo. March 22.-Mr. and Mrs.
]. F. McCreight of Aledo will leave
for Gait, Iowa, tomorrow afternoon.
While in the Iowa city they will
attend the wedding of Mrs. Nc
Creight's niece, Miss Anna Clark,
to Howard Everett Meeker, which
will take place Saturday evening,
March 25. Mr.. and Mrs. McCreight
will return the first of next week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22

All the News-An the Time
The Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-03-22
Fine for Lurnbago

Musterole drives pain away and
brings in its place delicious, sooth-
ing comfort Just rub it in gently.
1t is clean, white oinmen..
maue WIN Uii Of mustard. 1t will
not blister like the old-fashioned
mustard plaster.
Get Musterole today at your drug
store. 35c and 65c in jars and
tubes: hospital size, $500.
Better Than n Mustard Plaster
II[lNlzIIl1
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19

At the meeting of the executive committee of Eddy-Glover post, Am erican Legion, held last evening, Ar thur Petts was elected to serve as a member of the committee to fill the unexpired term of Edward Ogren who was recently elected vice commander of the post.
 The following appointments were made by Commander w. w. T. Squire and endorsed by the executive com mittee: Harry Vessels, chairman of the Americanization committee; Rod- man Chamberlain, chairman of the entertainment committee, and Harry c. Jackson, chairman of the state fund committee.
 Harry Scheuy Clifford Hellberg and Gustave Carlson were elected as committee of three to suggest a ways and means of collecting membership dues. James Rogers, Harry Scheuy and Robert c. Vance were named to serve on committee to suggest ways and means to improve the system of of Boost and Pull" Clifford Hellberg, Harry c. Jackson and Robert c. Vance will serve on the committee to work with the Chamber of Commerce for the decoration of the Memorial Arch at Walnut Hill park on Sunday December "A.
 Members of the executive commit ee suggested two constitutional changes which will be voted on at l
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19
City t Items e

,.-s 1b Apollo Choc. $s.ss. Axelrod's $.
 advt.
 The council salary committee took no action last night on the petition of the board of assessors for increases in the salaries of David Ellison and Miss Mildred Guilty.
 Gulbransen Player Pianos, Morans'. --advt.
 Xmas trees. Free delivery. Reserve now, will deliver when wanted. St. Mark's.-advt
 After a complaint had been made of coasting on Rockwell avenue yes terday afternoon. policeman was detailed to see that the practice was discontinued.
 Open every evening this week. Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
 At a meeting of the board of public works tonight hearing will be held on the proposed street, grade and building lines on Osgood avenue from Pennington avenue to Hunter road
 Player Pianos and Victrolas. c. l.. Pierce & Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19

the next meeting of the Legion, They nre to change the annual meeting clause to read first Friday in Deeem- Der" instead of December A." and headquarters paragraph to read "Ne. ss West Main street" instead of .102I Main street"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19
TALK ON GRINDING MACHINES

The aecopd of a series of education- al talks toAnembers of the New Brit ain Industrial council and friends will be given at the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow evening. Allan Seymour. of the Nor- ton Grinding company. of Worcester,
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19
CONCERT AT ST. MARKS

< The copley group, of Boston, includ-
 ing Miss Helen Tiffany, pianist; Miss Mary Cooper, violinist and Miss Louisa Wood, contralto, will give a concert under the auspices of the St Marks Men's club. Wednesday eve
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19

brought on October 3. Notice has also hoen received that the action of Ahe Shimelman, through Louis A. katz of Hartford, against sebastiano clanei and sam Rosen, in tho super for court, has been settled
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19

Mass. will speak on 'Grinding wheels and grinding machines" The meeting will start at 7.4b o'clock and in open to all men, 4
New Britain herald., 1922-12-19
WITE THE cITy fTEnU

Notice has been filed with the city clerk that the action of the Land, Mortgage and Title Co. of Hartford against santi Puzzi ct al Of this city has been released. The action was
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-01-19
bad MAN IS MADE
GOOD BY REMOVAL
BULLET IN BRAIN
Desperate May Get Par
don as Result of
Operation
HAD TERROR|zEDPR|sON
But Acts Were Due to
Bullet at Base of His
Brain
(By Associated Press,

Chicago, Jan. 19-Results of am op-
Grafton performed to remove bull
let from the brain of Benjamin Buck
ner, serving life sentence in states
prison for murder, which transform
ed him from a bad man to a model
prisoner will be put before the state
board of paroles and pardons in an ef-
fort to obtain his release, it became
known here today.
Buckner was sentenced in 1905. He
began a reign of terror in the prison
on his arrival. Recently he complain
ed of severe headaches, and told ply
sicians that years ago he was shot
in the head and that the bullet had
never been removed.
An operation disclosed the bullet at
the base of the brain, it's pressure,
physicians said, causing the outbreaks
on the part of the prisoner.