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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
VOTE INCREASE
| CAPITAL STOCK
| LARGE COMP ANY
Kewanee Boiler Company Elects
Officers at Annual Meet
Statesmen Attend.
Especial Correspondence

KeWanee, Ill, Feb. 1.-Annual
meeting of the Kewanee Boiler
company, one of the worlds larg-
est producers of boilers, at which
statesmen from all parts of the
country gather, was held Monday.
A banquet at which Z. E. Baker,
president of the company, presid-
ed, was held at the Parkside hotel.
At the meeting of the stockholders
the following directors were elect
ed for the ensuing year: E. e
Baker, B. F. Baker, NJ F. Moore,
H D. Cherry, H. E Pursell, E F.
Wagner, R. B. Dickson, Arthur
Cook, C. A. Burton, Homer Adams,
c. V. Kellogg. 1t was voted to in
crease the capital stock by s250,000.
of preferred stock and $250,000 of
common stock. At the meeting of
the directors the following officers
were elected:
PreSident-E. E. Baker.
Vice president and treasurer-R.
F. Baker.
Secretary-H- D. Cherry.
Manager-M. F. Moore.
Sales manager-Robert Dickson.
Assistant treasurer Ar t b u r
Cook.
Druggists Meeting.
One of the best known druggists
of the nation is to be present at
the regular meeting of the Henry
and Stark counties Retail Druggists
associations, to be held in kewanee
Feb. 7. He is National Secretary
Samuel c. Henry of Chicago. This
T,T-AT,iSn nf hoincZ
of the biggest yet held by the asso-
citation Retail druggists of Henry,
Stark and Knox counties have been
invited.
E. D. Hirschy of this city is pres
ident of the association and Elmer
Wiedenhoeft of Geneseo is secre-
tary. Activities of the day will
start at II O'Clock when the drug
gists will be guests at tRe Rotary
luncheon at the Parkside hotel
Immediately after the luncheon the
meeting will be held at the Elks'
club rooms. Another noted speak
er on the program will be Samuel
l. Antonow of Chicago. counsel
and vice president of the Illinois
Pharmaceutical association
Bert R Johnson, acting postmas-
ter of the Kewanee office, succeed
ing J. H. Mulligan, is one of the
well known men of Illinois state
politics. He is 40 years old and
since 1917 has been employed in
the office of the secretary of state
at Springfield. going to the work
after number of years in the
newspaper business at kewanee
Rockford, Denver and York, Neb
He is a graduate of the Lincoln
College of Law at Springfield.
Mr.. Johnson enjoys a wide &C
Quaintance throughout the Thirty
seventh senatorial district and is
personally known to both United
States senators. Mr.. Mccormick
and Mr.. Mckinley. His work az
Springfield has kept him in close
touch with newspaper men cover
ing the state capital. His appoint
ment comes through Congressman
Edward J. King of this district
whose home is in Galesburg. Mr.
Johnson takes charge Of the post
office Tuesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
WEDDING DATE
OF ALEDO GIRL
Is ANNOUNCED
Especial to The Argus.)


Aledo. Feb. AT a linen shower
last night at the home of. Mrs. ID.
H. Carr on East Third street, the
wedding of Miss Edna Borklund
70 Rel L. Stevens was announced
to take place Tuesday, FEB. -,
which is the birthday OF the bride
to be.
About sixty-five guests assembled
at the home of the hostess Tor the
event. The home was prettlly dec
GRATED in yellow and white through
out Yellow tea roses were USED III
decorating. Several entertaining
features were given to the deilgnt
of those present. Miss Ruth ldstrom
gave several numbers on the piano
and as she played wedding march,
Miss Christine Almquist and Mrs
Louisa Foote appeared dressed IN
the garb OF a wedding couple OF
l776. Telegram blanks were pass
ed to the guests. On each were
written ten letters and the guests
were asked to fill in words making
a marriage proposal or acceptance
As a prize was offered by the host
ess for the best, lively interest
was manifested in the event. MISS
Alvira Benson was adjudged win
ner in the contest.
Miss Christine Almquist announ-
ced the wedding day. A splendid
two course luncheon was served.
The center of the table was adorn-
ed with a miniature bride and bride
groom, with small heads of the
wedding couple neatly attached Be
sides four linen tablecloths, Miss
Borklund received large amount
of other useful linen gifts. The
presents were brought in by the
couple of ''76."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
CONTENTS OF BOX
CHANGE WHILE In
CUSTODY OF MAILS
fsnecial Corresnondence.l

tSpeclal Correspondence
Annawan, Feb. Most of
the stories of rifling the mails
come from Chicago or some of
the larger cities, but the little
village of Annawan claims a
raid on the mails which has
not been equaled in cities of
large population
A woman residing in Anna
wan, wishing to send a gift to
her father in a nearby town, Sc
lected a fowl of superior quail
1ty, roasted it with unusual
care and after carefully wrap
ping it in a small box and ty-
ing it securely with gayly col
ored ribbons, intrusted it to the
care of the U. S. mail.
Father was expecting the gift
and when in due time, the lit
tie box reached its destination,
eagerly began to unite the rib
bons, which were in perfect Or
der. When wrappings were
taken off, however, instead of
the tender Drowned meat of
properly baked chicken coming
to view, only pile of clearly
picked bones greeted him
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
PLANS MATURE
FOR SHERRARD
SHORT COURSE
Many Noted Speakers to Appear on
Program With Ep-to-Date
Topics for Farmers
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, Feb. Arrangements
have been made for an excellent
program to be given at the Mercer
county farmers short course which
is to be held at Sherrard, Feb. IA,
Is, 16 and II.
Prof. Oscar S. Cade of the Sher-
rard community high school will
superintendent the event which
will be held in the auditorium Of
the new Sherrard school. 1t is
hoped that farmers and citizens
will attend the classes regularly as
many nationally known speakers
are listed on the program
Sessions will be held during the
mornings and afternoons of each of
the four days. Special musical at
fractions have been secured for
each noon and a free lunch will
also be given those who attend. P.
S. Richey, advisor of the Mercer
county farm bureau, stated that
ball rolling for the holding of the
school, and states that the people
of the Sherrard community are TAX
ing a great interest in the affair 10
make it the biggest of its kind ever
held within the county limits. 1t
is requested that farmers expect
ing to attend the course notify Prof
Cade or the farm bureau Office at
Aledo.
Program.
The program arranged for the
event follows:
Tuesday morning: Registration.
Address by Senator Clayton c. Per-
vier, hog and cattle feeding spe-
cialist. Noon: Free lunch. Music
by Sherrard high school orchestra
Afternoon: Address by Professor
Smith Of the University of Illinois
on Swine Management" Address
by Professor W. S. Brock, Univer-
sity of Illinois, on Care of Orch
ards"
Wednesday morning: Address by
Frank 1. Mann, Gilman, Ill, on
Crops and Soils" Demonstration
of poultry culIing by P. S. Richey,
advisor Noon: Free lunch by
the domestic science high school
class. Music by the Knox College
Glee club. Afternoon: Professor
DUNCAN of the state university will
talk on plant disease. Address by
Senator Pervier.
Thursday morning. Address by
Professor Mann. Talk by Charles
a. Atwood, University of Illinois,
on Farm Advertising. Noon ::
Free lunch Music by the Augustana
College Glee club. Address by Pro-
fessor DUNCAN. Address by Pro-
fessor Emil Rauchenstein, Univer-
sity of Illinois, on Farm Manage
ment"
Friday morning: Talk by Pro-
fessor Mann. Address by Albert C.
Wilson, chief seed analyst, on
Farm Seeds and Noxious Weeds"
Free lunch and special entertain
ment at noon. Afternoon: Ad-
dress by Professor Rauchenstein
on Farm Accounts" Advisor P. S.
Richey will talk on swine diseases
that are now giving trouble in the
county. In connection with his
talk a film will probably be run.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
MERCER TAX
BOOKS Open
County Clerk Turns Books Over to
Treasurer eSterday-Coliec-
tiOns Now in Order.
(SpeciaI to The Argus.l

Aledo, Feb. Word was receiv-
ed here yesterday that the tax bond
had been approved and the books
have been turned over to County
Treasurer C. A. Freise, who is now
ready to receive the tax collec-
tiOns.
Despite the late arrival of the
state tax rate, the opening of the
books this year is two weeks earl
Ter than last, credit of which must
be given to the county clerks Of
fee. Assessed valuation Of Mer-
Ger county property is given at
$21 ,96S, 1S9, and the tax amount as
approximately $795,000
Taxes may be paid at the coun-
ty treasurer office at the court
house or at the banks in the vari-
Gus townships. March 10 is the last
day that personal taxes can be paid.
After that day the property will be
sold at a sheriff's sale TO meet the
taxes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
.ALEDO WINS FROM
MATHERSVILLE IN
POOLTOURNAME;NT
Especial to The Argus.l

Aledo, Feb. Again six Math-
erville pool artists invaded Aledo
and returned home last night after
the tourney with only one victory
of the six to their credit Forrest
Anderson of Aledo made the high
est run of 20 balls. His opponent
in the tilt, Luke Nelson, only had
% little markers to his credit when
Anderson reached the finish of 100.
A short time ago the Matherville
lads were given the same treat
ment in a five to one victory for
Aledo. The lineups and respective
scores follow:
Aledo: Matherville:
Rose, 100; McGonigle. 81.
Pierce, 100; Allison, 65.
Cunningham, 100: Adams, 50.
Job, "a; Zimmerman, 100.
Damp, 100; Johnson, IS.
Anderson, 100; Nelson, 30.
Totals-Aledo: 5S4; Matherville:
456.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR MILAN GIRL


Milan, Feb. IA very pleasant
surprise party was given for Miss
Irene Crompton at her home last
week. The evening was in honor of
her birthday. Miss Orompton was
invited away for the evening and
upon her return home found about
sixty-fiye of her immediate friends
gathered at the house. The even
ing was spent with games and
music. Luncheon was served at a
prettily decorated table, the center
piece of which was a birthday
cake, baked by Miss Mildred Moffit
Miss Crompton received a number
of pretty gifts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
ALPHA WOMAN'S
CLUB SPONSORS
ENTERTAINMENT

Alpha, Feb. Miss Carolyn
Elder of Galesburg will give an
entertainment in the M. E. church
Friday evening. This will be Miss
Elders second appearance here
under the auspices of the woman S
club and all who were privileged to
hear her the first time will be anx-
ious to hear her again. Instead of
giving one entire play her program
will consist of mixed numbers.
The woman's club bake sale held
at the town hall Saturday after
noon was success, the sum of $25
being cleared.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
SPLENDID MEET
OF CALvAL0DCE
Especial Correspondence

Galva, Feb. 1.-The Galva l. o. o.
F. lodge No 408 met in regular
session Monday evening with 65
members being present. After the
regular meeting the first degree
was conferred upon W. S. GAVIN.
Refreshments were served, con-
sisting OF sandwiches, cakes and
coffee. Brother J. S. Collinson
treated the members to a box of
nice apples on account of having
reached his 72nd birthday. There
was one visitor present.. S. Tay-
lor of Good Hope, Ill. The remain
der of the evening was spent in a
social way. Mr.. Taylor gave sew
eral violin selections, and L. H.
Streed of Galva favored the mem
bers with several Swedish stories
and also gave one Swedish song.
For several years Mr. Streed and
family were with a chautauqua cir
cult and travelled over many states
This meeting was the largest at
tended Of the year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
WOODMAN BAN0
OF CENESEO Tn
Give PROGRAM
First Public Appearance WIN \.
Made Thursday Night at Arm.
DRY Theatre.
Especial Correspondents

&
Geneseo, Feb. The No
Woodmen band, which will ma MAJ
its debut in concert with a rsci,.5
program at the Armory tbeatre = 4
Thursday evening. will undoubto4
ly assume its place as one If y
best musical organizations eve, .'.s
sembled in this city, the man,b -
ship of which is composed OF Ioe,l
people. wa
The concert OF Thursday evsni,.
will begin promptly at g o'cIoct !.
which the following is tina nro
gram:
PART /
March. "Headway" CHarold Pa,
nettl-Band-
Baritone solo. Passing Fapcv.
CFred JewelD-Richey Dean
Waltz, Golden Showers" gob,
F. HalD-Band.
Vocal solos, (a) Lungi Dial Gam
Bene (SeechD Oh "One Fleeti5s
Hour" dorothy Lee)-Miss MAJ,
garet L. Framing. Rock Island
(Trombone accompaniment On,
L. Miller; accompanies, Alvera mi.
ler.)
March, Fillmore Triumph" Is P
Stamberg)-Band.
PART II.
March, "Universe"-Band.
Descriptive, "A Rural Celsbrs.
ton" CWill Huff -Band.
Piano solo. Rigoletto Cparaphrsss
Giszt)-Howard A Snyder.
Cornet duet, Sparks C. Sin.
mons)-Selected players.
Saxophone solo, Selected VT
liam Salto. Accompanies, R. Vent
March, "Semper FideIis" CSousa
Band.
Prelim Contest.
The girls declamatory contea
will be held at the township higb
school this evening at O'Clock
This is the preliminary contest to.
select the representative in the Bic
Eight contest which will be held hi
Geneseo Feb. 10. The Big Eighs
includes Rock Island, Davenport.
Moline, Monmouth, Canton, Gales
burg, Kewanee. Princeton and Gen
eseo. This declamat0ry contest is
considered one Of the big events On
the calendar of each school and
will attract q large audience.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
HAMLET Girl, Is
GUEST OF HONOR
(Special Correspondence.l

Hamlet, Feb. Mrs. Harvey
Ramsey and Misses Barbara Hart
man and Lula Cooper entertained
about forty friends at a miscellan-
eous shower last week given in
honor of Miss Katherine Gray at
the home of Mrs. Ramsey. The
house was very pretty with its dec
orations Of yellow and white, the
color scheme being also carried out
in the refreshments OF ice cream
and pineapple with yellow and
white cake. Before serving re-
freshments baby carriage was
pushed into the room filled with
many and handsome gifts for the
hride-to-he.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
STAGE BOUTS IN
SHEFFIELD HALL
Especial Correspondence.N

Sheffield. Feb. I'm the prelim-
mary matches Monday evening at
the Sheffield opera hall, young Clay
threw De Schotte and Swede Oberg
of GaIva and after a long tussle
fioored Thorbrogger of Sheffield. In
the big match Harry Brondell of
Rock Island was thrown by Chris
Hansen Of Princeton, Ill Brondell
took the place of Santchi of Chi
cago, who is sick with scarlet fever.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Ouiotet Tilt Tonight.

At the local college gym tonight
the Aleoo high school basketball
five will meet the fast Woodruff
quintet. Several weeks ago the
two teams met at woodruff and
the AIedb lads were nosed out by
the margin of 1910. The Aledo
Kiwanis club will attend the game
tonight in a body.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Community Movies.

With a week passing withOa.
movies" at the high school last
week because of the Henry county
basketball tournament the comm
nifty motion pictures will be resum-
ed at the school Thursday evening
at s O'Clock. The feature will be
Alice Joyce in Her Lord and Mas
ter" The added attraction is Of
unusual interest, having been tax
en- in Africa during one Of the hunt
ing trips for big game" by MAJOR
Allen. 1t is entitled, "ROping the
Leopard" and pOrtrays exciting eE-
periences OF the hunt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
ATTEND WEDDING.

Albany, Feb. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. l..
L. Fisher and two little daughters
went to Moline Saturday to be pres
ent at the marriage of Mrs. Fish
er's sister, Miss Matilda Handel,
and H C. Rose of BLOOMINGTON.
The Fishers remained until Sunday
evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Attends Wedding.

Mrs. ]. J. Schneider left here
Tuesday afternoon for Lockridge,
Iowa, where she will attend the
wedding of her sister, Miss Lena
Bogner, to Harold Berg of Fair
field, Iowa The wedding will oc-
cur this evening at $50 at the
brides home in LocHidge Mr..
and Mrs. Berg will live on a farm
at Fairfield, Iowa. Mrs. Schneider
and little daughter Loretta will re-
main at Lockridge for a weeks
visit with relatives and friends.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
sWEDONA CHURCH
SCENE OF PARTY
FOR LYNN PEOPLE

Orion, Feb. Mr.. and Mrs, Ca -
Magnuson of near Lynn. VINO mo %
pect to leave soon for Ch me-
where they will make their il.l -.v
home, were given a farewell ps 4,,
yesterday afternoon. The , a--i
was staged at the Lutheran eng ~
at Swedona and over two hu no.s-
friends and neighbors were ~ he
emit Music was furnished by -,
Swedona orchestra and PROF. 5,I1e
of vocal and instrument So 80.
was given. In behalf Of the en- the
pany, Rev. Bonander, pastor o. trsg-
church. of which Mr.. and MIS-, ~. ~
nuson are members, presented 1 80
with a purse containing a 80
sum of money. A tWo-C,o11-..-f.t-
luncheon was served late IN las g.
ernOOU.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
GaIra versus Bishop Hill.

The members of the Galva high
school basketball team journeyed
TO Bishop Hill Monday evening and
played against the team at that
place. The score was "a to in
favor of Bishop Hill. The members
of the Bishop Hill team are season.
ed players and much older in years
than the members of the Ga1va
team. The Galva team has just
been organized. The progress the
Galva team has made between the
playing OF their first and second
game was never excelled by any
team in shorter space Of time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Defeat Alexis.

In a game staged last nisn. sad
the local gym between the oT,oA 5 Tar
Alexis high school teams, tne - Is
mer won the tilt with score 1 =.
TO 25. The game was close th Io,stst
ont. The Lutheran and D4P ,,5fI
teams of the Orion churches
clash on Friday night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Librarian Resigns.

Miss Olivia Peterson, who has
been the librarian of the city Ii
brary here several years. has re-
Gently resigned her position. Miss
Blanche Morgan, who was former
ly librarian, has accepted the posi-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
1--WE Builders- Meet.

At the next regular meeting Of
the Aledo Kiwanis club. Feb. IL,
Ray c. Pellet and George Venable
will give a report of the conven-
ton held at the Hamilton club in
Chicago last Friday of district trus-
tees of this Kiwanis district, made
up of eastern Iowa and northwest
ern Illinois.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
ALedo and Mercer County
Aledo Briefs

At the annual meeting of the Ale
do building and loan association
held in the city hall Monday eve
ming, three directors were elected:
w. T. Church was reelected and
John C. Warnock and Isaac john
ston were elected, succeeding K J.
Mcdonald and w. H. Morrison
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
Births.

Born, yesterday, to Mr.. and Mrs
Jewel WEIGH of the Seaton vicinity,
baby daughter, weighing S13
pounds.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-11-03
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE!

BY VIRTUE of an Execution in my
hands, issued out of the District Court
of the Seventh Judicial District of the
State of Idaho, in and for the County
of Canyon, in the suit of John w.
Cupples and Luther ]. Mitchell against
Jacob Mussell duly attested the card
day of October, A D" 1922, l have lev
led upon all the right, title and interest
of the said Jacob Mussell in and to
the following described property, sit
uated in Canyon County, Idaho, viz. /:
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter (NWA SEA) and West One
Half of the Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (Wh of NEA SEA
and the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter (SWA SEA) of
Section Six (6) Township Three CD
North, Range Four (D West
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
on Monday, the 27th day of November
A. d. 1922, at o'clock p. IN. Mountain
time, of said day, in front of the Court
House, in the City of Caldwell. County
of Canyon, State of Idaho, l will sell
all the right title and interest of the
said Jacob Mussell in and to the said
above described property, at public
auction. to the highest bidder for cast
in lawful money of the United States
to satisfy said execution and all costs
| Given under my hand this cath da.
H w. KINNEY.
By Sheriff
/ A. B. CORNELL, Deputy.
1896,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-11-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
SURROUNDING TERRITORY

with Miss Jeanette and Lucille Crit
fifth.
A Halloween party was given at
Fred Dyes home Saturday night
Teddy Lawrence left Friday night
for Orland California where he will
enter High School.
Dec Moore was a Lakevew visitor
Wednesday.
The Hackney girls Of Nampa spent
the week end with Miss Nellie Dye
Mrs. Ed Howe's grandparents who
nave, been visiting here for some time
returned 10 their home at Midvale
Idaho, Friday
Mrs. Hobart Lawrence cousins who
have been spending the summer il
Wales stopped off on their return to
Los Angeles, California
A very enjoyable time was spen
! Saturday evening at the F. II. Griffith
home. The evening was spent in play
ing games, after which refreshment!
were served
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Krottinger ar
visiting with Mrs. Kottinger's parents
Mr.. and Mrs White
Mrs. II. c. Moore, Mrs. T. f
Howe. Mrs. VIM. Selby and daugh
tiers Doris and Vera visited at til
w. {. Moore home one day last week
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1922-11-03
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE!

BY VIRTUE of an Execution in my
hands. issued out of the District Court
of the Seventh Judicial District of the
State of Idaho. in and for the County
of Canyon, in the suit of Cupples Mere.
Company, Ltd, against Frank Manning
duly attested the 23rd day of October,
A. D. 1922, I have levied upon all the
right, title and interest of the said
Frank Manning in and to the following
described property, situated in Canyon
County, Idaho, viz:
Southwest Quarter of the North
east Quarter (SwA NEA) of Section
One a. Township Four ca North,
Range Three (3) West.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
on Saturday, the 25th day of November,
A. d. 1922, a, o'clock p. m. Mountain
time. of said day. in front of the Court
House, in the City of Caldwell, County
of Canyon, State of Idaho, l will sell
all the right title and interest of the
said Frank Manning in and to the said
above described property, at public
auction, to the highest bidder for cash
in lawful money of the United States
! to satisfy said execution and all costs
Given under my hand this oath day
of October. A. D. 1922.
H. w. KINNEY.
BY Sheriff
A. B. CORNELL, Deputy.