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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
GENESEO CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS

! Christian Science Services SUI
day morning in the HosfOrd build
/ ing at 1O:45; subject OF sermon il
Love"
First Congregational Rev. Franz
! S. Brewer, pastor. Church scho5
at 10 a. m. Morning worsh:r T Il
O'Clock. Christian Endeavor al
p. N. Evening service at 1880
First Unitarian &C. ". Porter
Shirley, minister. School Of relig-
ion at 10 o'clock. Morning service
at II O'Clock.
First Lutheran-W. X Magluso1
pastor. The morning service vii
be held in the Swedish Language
English at the evening service
Senior league meeting at $50 p. r.
Methodist. De Clark, pasio'
Sunday school at 10 a m. Mornils
worship at Il: sermon su0lel-
''The Church of the Living Goa.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at ':'4
Zion ETangelicaI-H E StFal'
pastor. Sunday school at 10 a D.
Morning worship at II q m loal'
peoples society at $50 p. m. Efs'
ming service 80, sermon su0lee-
How Can l Know That / An >
Christian"
Salem MethodiSt-Dr. F. De Claf1,
pastor. Sunday school at : oeLg..
in the afternoon. with TesliA
preaching service al . O'Clock
Grace United Evangelical he,
f. K. Hershey, pastor SUM.
school at 10 a m. Morning W. w.,
ship at II a. N. X. l. c. E. al g 2.,-
D. m. Evening worship 7:5U. oF
ciaI music at each service.
Baptist Sunday school a, y
o'clock in the morning. Preacl.-'
services at Il a. m. and in the s''
ming at 1850.
st. Malachy's Catholic Ike,
Father Enos H Barnes, pas
Masses at s and 1880 a. m. " :,
be conducted by a pries5 rom ~ a
Ambrose college. Davenport NV"
Father Barnes will hold service ls-.
Orion. Ill. at 100 a. N. at the III III
of Mrs. Ellen Kelleher. Mass ~
be held at Cambridge. Ill AZ =.
home of Mrs. Mary BroghanniS-'
COncOrdia Lutheran - Chr. ~
gen. pastor. Sunday school al -
a. m. German services in the nv =,
ing at 10:45 and in the eVenlH5
Z o'clock.
Presbyterian-Rev. William .h- r.
berts. pastor. Sunday school =,
O'Clock. Morning worship al - =,
m. The Endeavor societies me- At.
$50 p. m. Evening worship KS.
7:30. Mid-week service on "e1D'
day evening at $50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
ORGANIZE AID.
(Snecial CorresufJndence l

ISpeCIdI OOTTeSpOHQenCe-J
Sherrard. Jan. 2S.-Members of
the Congregational and United
Brethren ladies' aid societies met
at the home of Mrs. Lora Love
Wednesday afternoon for the pur-
pose of organizing a union aid So
ciety. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. E. H. Yo-
der: vice president, Mrs. Rudolph
Mueller; secretary, Mrs. Nellie
Higgins: treasurer, Mrs. Leo Col
ingwood.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
Successful Dance

Thursday night the New Boston
post No. As, American Legion,
staged a very successful dance at
the Ives opera house in that city.
Jacobs orchestra of Muscatine fur
nished the music for the affair and
took well with the fans. Many dane
ers from surrounding towns were
present
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
Aledo Briefs

A short time after noon yesterday
the local fire department was called
to the home of Francis McAdam- As
usual the trip was made in excel
lent time but upon the arrival of
the company the fire had been ex-
tinsuished and damages were small.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
ENDORSES WATERWAY

Washington. Jan. 2S-Tne -.
tional agricultural conference a..
dorsed the Great Lakes-oL'
renee waterway project
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
RURAL BUREAU MEETS.

Rural, jan 2S.-B. o. Thompson,
secretary of the Illinois Agricultur-
al association spoke last night at a
meeting of the Rural unit of the
Farm Bureau held at the new Com
munity hall. P. r. Edgerton, coun-
ty advisor, also gave a talk on the
Importance of a shipping associa-
ton for farmers. Following the
showing of several reels OF farm
pictures a social time was enjoyed
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
ORION LEAGUE
ELECTS HEADS
Especial Correspondent


Orion, Jan. %. = The Luther
league of the Lutheran church. held
its annual election of officers, We'd
nesday night. The following were
elected
President-Rev. A. D. Freden.
Vice .president-Huldah Peter
son.
Secretary-Marjorie Swanson.
Financial secretary-Bert Oline
Treasurer-Wallace Lawson.
Serving committee Huldah
Johnson, Doris Hanson and The
reSa Anderson.
Delegate to Long Lake conven-
tiOn-Marjorie Swanson. Alternate,
Bernice Hogren.
Organist-Ruth Anderson.
The league will hold meetings
regularly, on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month. The mem
bership numbers about two hun
dred.
Is Improving.
Mrs. Otto Samuelson was taken
to st. Luke's hospital in Davenport
Wednesday, where she submitted to
an operation for gall stones, Thurs
day morning. She is recovering
nicely
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
Miss Mabel A. johnson Dies.

Miss Mabel A. Johnson, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter j.
Johnson. residing at PIT Southwest
Sixth street. passed away at her
home at 1880 p. m. Thursday aged
SO years. Miss Johnson had been
in very poor health several years.
She was a patient sufferer, never
complaining. and when the end
came she was willing and ready to
go. Miss Johnson is survived by
her parents. She was the eldest of
four children. Those remaining are
a sister. Mrs. Elmer Hammerlund
of Galva, a sister, Miss Esther. at
the home. and Reuben, a brother,
who lives in Kewanee. Ill. Miss
johnson was born in Galva and had
always lived in this city. The flu
neral services will be held tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock at the
Swedish Lutheran church OF this
city. Rev. Kron the pastor, con-
Quoted the services. Interment was
in Galva cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28
HOLD SERVICES
FOR MRS. MOUNT
OF CALvA, TODAY
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Jan. 2S-Mrs. Elizabeth
Mefford Mount, aged 81 years. who
passed away at the home in Galya
last Thursday, was laid to rest to-
day. Services were held at the
Methodist church, Rev. NJ D. Oben-
shain officiating Interment was
made in the Galva cemetery, beside
the husband, who passed away 10
days ago.
Mrs. Mount was born in Brown
county, Ohio. in 1885. In the fall
of 1858 she was united in marriage
with Jacob Mount In 1856 the
young couple, with one child, John
Mount, started for Illinois in a COW
cred wagon. The trip was a long
and tedious one The small family
finally settled on a little piece Of
ground near Nekona, H. Here for
55 years they resided. About TWEEN
ty years ago they left the home,
moved TO Galva and purchased a
home on Northwest Third street.
Her husband was taken i'll in the
fore part of January. and after
few days illness passed away on
Jan. Is, aged 81 years. From that
time on Mrs: Mount failed grad
ually but very noticeably. This
aged couple. who had lived happily
together for over 6S years, were
only parted for a very short space
Of time
Mrs. Mount is survived by three
sons, John. Will and Charles of
this vicinity, one daughter. Mrs.
Emma Jordan of Galva, Ill, 16
grand children and seven great
grandchildren. and one brother,
aged 90 years, residing in Ohio.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

All the News-Au the Time
The Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

Christian Science Services SUI.
day morning in the Hosford build
ing at 10:45; subject OF sermon 81
Love"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

Presbyterian-Rev William . !. r.
berts, pastor. Sunday school q ., I
O'Clock. Morning worship a. - J,
m. The Endeavor societies ne al
$50 p. m. Evening worship Us.
1880. Mid-week service on wen
day evening at 7:S0.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

Orion was well represented at
the games last night. The cross
country drive of about 20 miles was
no barrier to the nearly 200 root
ers who followed the team.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

COncOrdia Lutheran - Chr. 6 6Sls
gen. pastor. Sunday school al -
a. N. German services in the nv nv, a.
ing at 10:45 and in the eVenln5
z O'Clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

First COngregatiOnal-ReY. Franz
S. Brewer, pastor. Church scbo5
at 10 a. m. Morning wOrsF.r q i
O'Clock. Christian EndeavOr al
p. N. Evening service at 1880
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

First LutheraH-W. X Magnus91
pastor. The morning service vii
be held in the Swedish Language
English at the evening service
Senior league meeting at $50 p. n
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-28

First Unitarian &C. " Porter
Shirley, minister. School Of relig-
ion at 10 o'clock. Morning service
at Il O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
Be st s SeIlers

The following books are reported by the
Baker & Taylor Company. wholesale de-
partment, as having the best sale
throughout the country during the last
month;
FICTION
"Babbitt." by Sinclair Lewis (Harcourt-
Brace. An exposure OF the tired busi-
ness man and how he got that way.
"Simon Called Peter" by Robert Keable
(Dutton). Melodrama dealing with a
young clergyman in the war. with a de-
cidedly strong sex interest"
This Freedom" by A. S. NJ. Hutchinson
Little-Brown). Should mother be al
lowed to have a career? No.
"Fair Harbor," by Joseph c. Lincoln
(Appleton) A humorous tale Of Cape Cod
folks
Rough Hewn," by Dorothy Garfield
(Harcourt- Brace). The growth Of love
between two young people Of opposite
temperament, nodded by different enyi-
rons.
"Carnac's Folly by Sir Gilbert Parker
(Lppincott). A rather far-fetehed movie
scenario.
"Jurgen," by James Branch Cabell (Mc-
Brde) A fine and witty satire upon the
modern mind. in the form Of a medieval
romance.
Certain People OF Importance by
Kathleen Norris (Doubleday-Page). An
almost epic novel tracing the fortunes Of
an American family through three gen
erations.
"The Country Beyond" by James
Oliver Curwood Cosmopolitan. The
vindication Of noble outlaw in the
great North Woods.
"Charles Rex" by Ethel VI. Dell put
NAM. or titled rake redeemed By the
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

love OF pure and prosecuted malaeh.
NoN-FICTION
"self.Mastery Through Auto-sugges-
tion." by DR.. Emile coue american
Library seryice). Contains the complete
formula summarized in "day by day, in
every way, am getting better and bet
ter"
Outline Of Science" by J. II. Thomson
Putnam). A four-volume history of
scientific discovery.
"The Practice Of Auto-Suggcstion," by
c. Harry Brooks (Dodd. Mead. Another
version Of the coue method Of self-heal-
ing.
Letters Of Franklin K Lane" (Hough-
ton, MiGlin). The revelation OF kindly
and sincere personality through his
private and official correspondence.
"Diet and Health" by L. II. Peters
(Reilly & Lee). What you should eat,
and why.
"The Story Of Mankind" by Hendrix
W. Van Loon (Boni & LiverighD.
survey Of our past, by scholar, liberal
and a humorist
Courage" By J. NJ Barrie (scribner).
rcctoria address delivered AZ Edin-
burgh University by the worlds best
loved playwright.
Love Conquers AL" by Robert c.
Benchley (Holt). Amusing little skits on
contemporary manners.
"outwitting Our Nerves BY Jackson
and Salisbury Century. Applied psy-
chology for the layman.
Etiquette by Emily Post Funk
vagnalls). A complete guide to conduct
for Our Best People.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
THE WIND
BLOWETH
By Dom Byrne

Auihor Of "Messsr Marco Polo" etc.
A distinguished, amazingly
different sort Of novel. The
New York Evening Post says;
"It is tale as fine and keen
and supple as Toledo steel"
illustrated. Price $500.
Published by The Century
Co. sss Fourth Avenue, New
York City.)
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
NON-FICTION

love Of a pure and prosecuted maiden.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17

A NOVEL which is being spoken OF for the
Goneourt Prize Of this year is Jacques
De Lacretelle's "Silbermann," recently pup
lshed by the Nouvelle Revue Franeaise. sii-
hermann is the son Of Jewish curio dealer
Of questionable reputation. he is sehooi-
boy and, despite his fathers traits. the type
q Jewish intellectual. Opposed to the Prot
estsnt lad who tells the tale, the latter the
con Of a magistrate and serupulously reared
New-York tribune., 1922-12-17
Paris n ews Letter
By Lewis Galantiere

n HR. ROMAN HOLLANDS Annette
M ct sylyie" is preceded by a note
I've explaining that this is a prelude
- :. .o,,ova1 volumes whose
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

The mans tension relaxed as he realized Peters coolness. Gall it a fancy if you like, MT. l Nichols-'' he. said with a shrug. "A man of my age may have fancies | when he can afford to gratify 'em.'' That's your affair." said Peter easily. "I take it then that the sys- tematic policing of the grounds is the first thing I am to consider" Exactly. The systematic policing of the grounds-the dividing of your men into shifts for day and night work-more at night than in the day. Three more men come tomorrow. They will all look to you for orders 70
 And who is in charge now?'' "A man named Wel1s-a native the foreman from one of the sawmiIls but he-er-well, MT. NichoIs-rm not satisfied. That's why I wanted a man from outside"
 "I understand. And will you give the necessary orders to him?''
 Wells was up here today, I told him.
 How many men are on guard here at the house ?"
 '~Ten and with the three coming that makes 13-'' Mcclure halted "13-but you make the 14th.'' he add ed.
 
 to take charge at once?"
 "At once. Tonight. Tomorrow you can look over the ground more carefully. You'll sleep in the old pIayhouse-the log cabin-down by the creek. They'll show you. It's connected with this house by phone I'll talk, to you again tomorrow; you'd better go down and get something to eat''
 Mcclure went to the door and call ed out t"Tiiliei"
 And as a faint reply was heard Get MT. Nichols some supper"
 Peter rose and offered his hand
 "Pll try to justify your faith in me, sir. Much obliged"
 Good night"
 Peter went down the stairs with mingled feelings. If the words of Beth Cameron had created in his mind a notion that the mystery surrounding Black Rock was supernatural in char acter, the interview with Jonathan K. Mcclure was very much fright ened man was certain. but it seemed eequaIly certain to Peter that what he feared was no ghost or banshee, but the imminence of some human at tack upon his person or possessions Here was a practical man. who bore in every feature of his strongly marked face the tokens of a success full struggle in a hard career, the be- ginnings of which could not have been any too fortunate A Westerner, whose broad hands and twisted fingers spoke eloquently of manual labor. a man who still possessed, to all appear ances considerable physical strength = prey to the fear Of some night danger which was too omfnous even to be talked about
 lUo RA Cnntin11adA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12
SECTION
When 4 Girl Murries
By ANN LISLE.

T can't be moved wheezed Dad
 Lee with sudden strength. Don't you see how I am suffering? Don't
 you see that even your light hands are a-torturing me, m'dear ?'' At this cheap endearment, address, ed to Carlotta I winced. It has al. ways offended me when Dad Lee haS used it in talking to me. But now when he flung it casually at Car1ottS I felt ashamed. Again Carlotta' s breeding stood her in good stead. shs stood upright and patted one of Dad Lees bandaCed arms with the ut
 most sang-froid and good-nature Pm sorry I'm so awkward" sha said Anne, perhaps when yor telephone for that ambulance, you'd. do well to ask them to send two nurses with the surgeon or interne. or whoever they can spare. It evi-' dently will take three or four per-1
 sons to handle this poor man with-i out hurting him..
 Dad Lee groaned audibIy. I felt that was witnessing a tra gid comedy in the skirmiSh of wits go-i ing on before me. But I had no in -i tention of interfering. My sympa .; thies might run away with me andl cause me to defeat Carlotta's purpose; It was very clear that she had a def -i mite purpose.
 Anne" protested Dad Lee with aa hint of determination in his voice. Can't you see I ain't fit to be nov-| ed? This young lady means we'll, I've: no doubt But I wouldn't trouble as stranger for the world. and I wouldn' tzS i have you doing for me. No. thes old mans not entered his last racet l yet awhile. You leave me heres quiet-Hke and I'll overcome my han< | dicap all right
 Telephone the hospital" said Cars l lotta ineXorably.
 l So I~took down the telephone fronki
 the hook. and after a short wait tha. girl at the switchboard asked guard q
 edIy:
 MT Lee?''
 MT. Lees daughter" repited
 quickly. 'I7lease get me 245''- But the voice broke in pIeasantfysa 1 'Ill let you speak to Mir. Rogers.ss 1 In another moment MT. Rogers'aa
 suave tones sounded over the wire.
 and suddenly I knew that they were | too suave.
 1 What can I do for you, Mrs. Har- 1 r:son?'' he asked
 "I want a. number I said, controls
 ling my sudden tide of irnpatience. Now, my dear lady, let me serve
 you. You mustn't strain yourself by. standing on tip-toe as you no doubts 1 have to do to talk over that aVvl-
 ward1y placed wall telephone. Let me- | execute your commission for you. r m quite at your service you know" Thank you, I've no doubt you
 mean to be kind,'' I replied, manag- ! ing to control my impatience. But | prefer to do my own telephoning. So
 if you'll kindly put me back on your
 operators wire, I'll give her the num-
 Der I want her to get" | '1'1I let you hear from me in five or ten minutes I replied non-corn- | nlittal1y.
 1 Then I hung up the receiver slowly l and turned to Carlotta. I had a | feeling of being trapped and impris- l oned but I didn't want to tell her so under the suddenly steady gimle, l eyes of Dad Lee.
 Gro Be Continued
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

Key Pittman, Nevada's Demo cratic senator, played a art in the early development of Alaska. He was in the northwest territory four years, 1S97-1901. He was one of the committee that formulated the "consent'' form of government for Nome and was that city's first prosecuting attorney. He's native of Mississippi.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12
CHAPTER 55s.


 As if the sound of his own volce aroused him, Dad Lee pushed him self erect among his pillows and be- gan a breathless explanation. How could it happen I'd ever have to choose between my lilly here and Dick?" he asked with a shrewd glitter in his eyes
 You won't, dear-you won't" l 1 murmured soothingly with a mean l ing glance at Carlotta. That young person. however, re- fused to be managed. She went on in the dominating tone she assum- i ed. fixing her eyes steadily on Dad Lees face as she spoke. Dick West is Anne's enemy; sure 1 1y you know that?'
 |'Yes-no-I don't know for sure he replied fretfulfy.
 i "Oh, you must know it. Carlotta 1 insisted. Hes just tried to burn her l girls father is going to stand by a man who's tryinS to destroy his l daughters property"
 l 'FWho are you?" cried Dad Lee, raising himself on one elbow and wheezing the question at Carlotta. 1 .tI don't know any of my daughter s l fine friends. I didn't know any of ! 'em had ever heard of her plain old i father. Who are you?' His voice rose to a shriek, and Carlotta suddenly changed from a p5tiIess interIocutor to a soothing gentle woman, bending over a fret i ful invalid and quieting him with i gentleness and kindly understanding ! ''J'm the friend with whom Anne i is living now" she explained. tAnd 1 since I'm the first of her friends tc meet you I feel as if I had specia !! proprietary rights in her father. Ano ! that gives ne an idea Anne, dear ] don't you think it would be splendid to take your father home with u: where he can have the best of care?'
 That's wonderful of you.' I cried Isn't she generous, Dad Lee?" But Dad Lee had sunI3 dow1
 among the pillows again and wa:
 moaning in pain.
 "You'n be glad to come with us won't you, Mir. Iee?" insisted Car1otts with a certain quality of irnperiousnes: in her voice.
 | tered thick1y-
 Poor man. Anne, why don't you 1 call up hospital and get a padded an1bulance?" murmured Car1otta busying herself again with the boracit l acid and Dad Lees bandages. 1 I seized a telephone book and be 1 gan to search for the nearest hospi- tai Why Carlotta. wanted to take ! Dad Lee home with us was obvious 1 enough She had decided that there ! yves "something rotten in the state
 of Denmark" and had further decid 1 ed to make it her business to find ou l just what it was This was actuate( | oy nothing in the world but friend l shin for me Of that I was sure.' l Knowing nothing at all about thi! poor battered little father of mine she recognized some sinister relation | ship between him and Dick West and stood ready to throw open her home and to fling herself into the cause i if such a course would help me. Anc
 I didn't protest against her generos | ity, since it was for Jim as well a:
 for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

American Relief Administration off, cia1s believe the famine, in the sense of the great natural disaster caused by drought, will be ended by autumn.
 A recent report to Herbert Hoover, under whose direction the task is be- ing accomplished, says:
 ''There will be hunger and extreme suffering among portions of the popu- iation for years to come. However. conditions III the autumn, provided a crop materia1izes, will have resolved themselves into economic poverty rather than famine. The sole and proper rem edy for that poverty is economic re- construction, and emergency charity cannot solve the basic situation"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

gee dress, and is also on a ponges
 "chinky" parasoI to match. A dahlia design was worked out on the dress in the photo, with the result that it was found pretty enough to be put in the movies and worn by Agnes Ayres, Para mount star, who will be seen with Jack Holt in William deMille's lat- est picture, Bought and Paid For" The skirt was polka-dotted with this motif, but the waist was left plain-the motif only border l ing the neckline, and appearing | in 8 group of three over each el- bow. A ribbon of dahlia shade circles the waist and hangs below deep hem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12
MAGAZINE
THE VAGRANT
 DUKE
By GEORGE GIBBS

Author of "T1e Splendid Outcast," ~The Yellow Dove,'' 'eIhe Secret Witness etc. Copyright. 1921, by D. Appleton & Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

TT IS the handwork on a dress k that raises it out of the whole sale class and puts it into class by itself. It is the handwork on 8 dress that raises its value far ebove the level of machine-made things-and. it is the handwork on dress that gives it it's indi- vidua1ity. Therefore, if you would have unique dress. see that there is a touch of handwork on it.
 Above are three dresses each with handstitched pattern work ed out on it in silk. Each pattern is small and simple, and polka-dots the whole dress This is a stunt that the home dressrnaker can do she can select, or design, her
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-12

own motif, and then apply it to the dress, thus stamping it with individuality.
 In the upper sketch to the right, a simple wheel motif was chosen. It dots the whole dress at distant intervals, and is consequently very effective. The dress, by the way, is 8 simple chemise model, with a deep bertha with inserts of accordion pleats over each arm. matching the skirt panels at the sides The pleatings are plain
 In the lower sketch, a cubist design was selected. It is made up of two squares of different colors. with g wiggly little line below. This design is on a pom