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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17
ODD FELLOWS TO
BE IN CHARGE OF
GOODWIN FUNERAL
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo. Aug. 17-Funeral services
for John Goodwin, former business
man of this city, who died Tuesday,
night at his home in Little York,
will be in charge of the l. o. o. F.
organization of that city. Services
will be held from the home tomor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock. Rev.
Mr.. Miller of the Methodist church
of Sunbeam will officiate. Inter-
ment will be in the Little York
cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17
MADDEN NAMED
MANAGER SIIVIS
FOOTBALL TEAM
Especial Correspondence

silvis, Aug. 17AAt a called meet
ing last night to organize the Silvis
football team, Peter Madden was
selected as manager for the COM
ing year. John Thomer and Paul
Hesselswart were named finance
managers. The next practice will
be held Sept. Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17
MRS. MARTIN Is
SEVERELY BURNED
WITH HOT WATER
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence.)
Sheffield, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Will
liam D. Martin of route 2, Shelf
field, fell at her home Tuesday
while carrying a boiler containing
hot water with which,, she was
washing and received painful
burns about the head, face and
arms. She was brought to Shelf
field to the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Loo, where she
is being cared for.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

Reynolds Schubert and
family Of Presumption have moved
into their home, recently purchas-
ed from Mrs. Jennie Schoonmaker.
Rev. e. McComber Of Lafayette,
Ill. has been visiting his daughter.
Mrs. A. H Mcconnell.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17
Especial to The Argus.)

Milan, Aug. 17.-Mr. and Mrs
George G. Sydnor are the parents
of daughter, born yesterday at st.
Anthony's hospital. This is their
first child. The baby will be called
Dora June.
Miss Lucille Guldenzopf enter
tanned Is young friends yesterday
in honor Of her sixth birthday.
Relatives in Milan yesterday re-
ceived word of the serious illness
Of William Heath of Davenport.
Mr.. Heath is a former Milan resi-
dent. He suffered a paralytic
stroke last Friday.
Edward Strayer of Milan was
taken to st. Luke's hospital yes
terday. He was operated on there
last week, but suffered a hemorr-
hage yesterday.
Ives and Eiseman will open a
Blue Ribbon filling station south of
the depot, on the east side of the
road.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

Paris was a fortified town as
early as $50 A. D. -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

Hamlet-Miss Millicent Boyles
arrived home this week from an
extended visit in California.
Mrs. Robert Pollock entertained
the members of Miss Barbara Hart
mans Sunday school class yester-
day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

Taylor Ridge = Word has been
received here of the birth of a
daughter, Dorothy Jeane, to Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Hintermeister Of HUI
ron. S. D. The mother was for
merly Miss Margaret Armstrong.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

Zuma-The Builder class of the
Rose Hill church will meet with
Mrs. Margaret Anderson of Moline,
tomorrow afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-17

NesUs Of Western
Illinois in Briefs

Silvis- Sylvester Scott Of Daven-
post was fined $40 for speeding.
He was going 80 miles an hour
when arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
FRISCO AGENT IS
 HELD FOR KILLING
Coroner Issues Warrant For Man Who Shot Alleged
 TreSpasSer in Yards

Warrant charging second degree manslaughter was yesterday sworn by Coroner J. D. Russum for Special Agent R. G. Shirley of the Frisco railroad, who shot and killed Thomas Eaton, negro. Thursday in the Frisco yards. Shirley was placed under $500 bond and his hearing set for July 12 before Judge H. B. Aber- nethy.
 Although Officer Shirley apparent ly acted in self defense, Coroner Russum stated that the testimony in some parts was not clear and would be left to be threshed out before that time to obtain the police record, if any, of Eaton In Dayton.
 The negro had Just come in on the freight train when halted by Officer Shirley. He is said to have cursed the special agent and made a move as If to draw a weapon. Shirley shot three times. each bullet taking effect. According to Special officer W. F.. DeGroat. razor was found buried in the cinders near where the negro fell when shot,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
TYPHOID FEVER IS
 REDUCED IN CITY
Bowling Addressing Business Club Tells of Needs of Pub-
 lie Health Reforms

Birmingham has reduced the num- Der of cases of typhoid fever more than 66 per cent during the past three years, was the statement of figures given to the members of the American Business club yesterday by Dr. J. D. Bowling, in addressing them at their weekly luncheon at the Southern club
 In speaking on the subject of the handling of food, and the advisa- bility of examining all people. who handled the food, pr. Bowling said that the plan was good in many re- spects although 1t was criticised by others.
 When people are turned out of work that they have been engaged in all of their lives because of dis- ease, it Is serious matter" said Dr. Bowling. those people are a bur- den on the city or county unless some other occupation Is provided" :"
 Dr. Bowling pointed out that Ala bama had the best public health ser- vice machinery in the United States, saying that all of the other states were trying to put into effect all the machinery of Alabama's that was possible.
 This state and city have many ob- solete laws, however, that will have to be revised before the health of city and state shall be safeguarded." said Dr. Bowling.
 report on the Torrens system committee was made, stating that a talk would be made before the club next Friday. explaining the system to the business clubbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
COMMISSION WILL
 INVITE SMITH ID
 MONDAY 'SCONF FAD
Donor of Auditorium Site on Behalf of KinSman Will Confer Over
 Proffer

Col. T. O. Smith will be called in conference Monday morning by the city commissioners for a final dis cussion of the recent offer of Smith park to the city as a site for the proposed auditorium.
 Commissioner W. D. Dickson an- neunced yesterday that he would take the matter up with Colonel Smith and J. A. VanHoose. together with other commissioners, before bringing the offer up at the wednes- days meeting for a decision.
 As the offer now stands. five acres In Smith park has been offered Inc city as a gift, provided the audi torium is located there. When the offer was made public sentimen. quickly favored the acceptance of the site, and the commissioners were urged to accept the gift.
 Since then enthusiasm over The Smith park site for the auditorium las simmered down and persistent reports are that the city commission will decline the offer.
 Whether or not the commissioners will decide to build the auditorium on the Eighth avenue site, previously obtained, or seek another site, is in doubt, and it is not known whether they will proceed at once with the money in hand or walt until addi- tional funds can be secured.
 A plea for an auditorium seating at least 5000 people seems to be the public sentiment at present. and 'm- mediate construction is being sought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
FEDERAL COURT DID BIG BUSINESS
 LAST FISCAL YEAR
Smith Files Report of District Attorneys For Year Just Ended-ShoWS Depart
 ment's Steady Grind

The fiscal year ending June 30 shows a greater number of criminal cases filed than the preceding year, according to figures just released by James c. Smith, assistant United States attorney in the annual report of the United States district court ending June 90.
 The report shows that during the year ending July 1, 1921. total of 743 criminal cases were left pending while 794 cases were listed as pend- ing for the fiscal year just ended.
 The number of cases that com menced during the year ending yes terday in United States court shows s27 against 776 disposed of during the year.
 Many of the cases were listed under the prohibition, internal revenue de- partment. although the miscellaneous cases were numerous. Fines imposed in criminal cases totaled 39,261.44, with 14,9o0.S5 of the fines collected.
 Pending under the prohibition head were 204 cases, while $50 were left pending during the period just ended. Other statistics show, commencing during the year. 59s cases disposed of during the year, 452 cases; fines imposed, $16,e9s; fines collected s9,62S.33.
 The internal revenue figures were: Pending at beginning of year. 154 cases; commenced during year, 5 cases; disposed of during the year, l11S cases; pending at end of year, Al cases. number of convictions. bz: fines Imposed. s4.4o; fines collected, Isl 0I6.75.
 Miscellaneous caas at beginning of wear were 332; commenced during { year, 11e; dispose of during year, ,. eS. pending July 1922, $50; fines imposed, s16,32o.74 fines collected. ss2,7s6.07.
 Civil cases sho' 47 commenced q during year. 4s Ssposed of during
 year. 30 pending in July, 1921; go
 pending June, 192&
 total of 473 ases were disposed sl of favorable to th3 3government, with n. ao2 reported unfa7rable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01

Every vote in the auditorium site referendum coming yesterday was for a capacity of 10000.
 More idea of the size of the audi torium and market house under con- tract to be built in Memphis came to Birmingham yesterday in a news item appearing in the Manufactur- CTS Record. which to effect that the building Is to be 1850 by $50 feet of reinforced steel and concrete" It is to seat 5000, 7,5o0 or 12,50O persons according to the occasion, a nov able stage anh wings being so con- structed as to house audiences of these three sizes.
 There has not been slightest change in the demand that the audi torium be built now with money on hand has been a universal expression. The votes show that the people want an auditorium of not less than 5000 capacity. built now with the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Steiner Seeks Names
 Of Former Seruice
 Men of European War

Birmingham legionnaires were yesterday discussing with interest the announcement contained i a communication from Gen. Robert E. Steiner. seeking the address of ex- service men in order thi- further communication of interest to them could be made directly.
 General Steiner Is the ranking general of the Alabama national guard, and in order that he may communicate with exservice men, it is desirous that they furnish him with their name, address, organiza- tion and place and date of discharge.
 The former brigade commander promises some interesting informa- tion to all who answer his request. His address is First National Bank building. Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Joseph HaIIier Dies From Cancer at Johns
 Hopkins, Baltimore

Joseph Hallier, one of the best
 known and most highly esteemed
 mining men in the district. died yes-
 terday at Johns Hopkins hospital in
 Baltimore, where he had been taken
 for treatment for cancer of the
 throat The remains will be brought
 to Birmingham and interment will
 probably be in Woodlawn cemetery. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 Mir. Hallier was a bachelor about AS years of age. A native of Wales, he came to the district when a youth and was a miner at Blocton in em- ploy of the Tennessee company. He was prominent In mine workers cir- cles for several years. and was for
 some time national organizer. For several years past he had been em- pIoyment manager for the Woodward Iron company and, before that. was in the employ of the Alabama Coal Operators association.
 Among his surviving relatives arc Mrs. l.. R. Lester and Mrs. w o, Broadhead of Woodlawn, Mrs. Frank Hillman of Dolomite, sisters; another sister residing in Arizona and e brother living in Pennsylvania. MT. Hallier was a man of pro- nounced character and unimpeach- able integrity. No mining man in the district was better known or had more friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
BLUE ARMY READY
 FOR OFFENSIVE
ConteSting Armies in Ameri- can Legion Membership
 Drive Prepare

Further preparations for the sum mer offensive of Birmingham Post No. l, American Legion. for 5000 lnew members is evidenced by the fact that the blue" army under command of Gen. James J. Jackson is mobiliz- ing
 The "gold" army, commanded by Gen. Tom G. Estes, has already map ped out it's plan of action. General Estes stating the gold army was after the sealps of the blues" to which General Jackson replies that 1 cerned, no quarter will be asked and so far as the gold" army is con- none given in the contest for signing up new members.
 The following communiaue was is- sued from blue army headquarters yesterday;
 "The blue army of the offensive of the American Legion for more mem bers in Birmingham Post No. i is mobilizing. The ammunition supply has been carefully checked; individ- ua1 equipment is in first class shape: the quartermaster department is ready with hard tack and coffee; the medical department has an abund-
 
 "The personnel Is well rested and experienced. they may be a bit gun shy at first, but 1t Is expected that when the sound of the booming guns the strident noise of klaxon horns of the gas alarm pierce their ears, their back hair will stand on end. and no quarter will be asked or granted the gold army in the con | test of signing up new members and bringing back the few stragglers to the fold
 | "The team captains of teams of five men are as follows: Hugo Black, Sam Bowman, G. M. Bedinger. Lamar Aldrich, John B. Bellmore, L. Frazier Banks. Roy F. Britton, w. R. K. Beck. Dr. John T. Galloway. Walter J. Davis. NJ B. Grace Arthur Green wood, Walter Brower T. J. Calvert, Lacey Edmundson, Dr. H. F. Hanna. Crampton Harris. pr. James Living ston; Matt H Murphy, W. M. Rogers, Sid Smith, W. H. Pritchard, Mervin Wills. IosePhGs Yates. ". M Spen- cer, Jimmie Abbott. R. J. Adams, Charles R. Lyle.
 "The lines of communication are about ready for operation, communi- cation will be direct to each captains post of command. Each captain will stand on the fire step at Greenwood's Cafe No 2, Monday, July 3. at 12:30 o'clock. Each captains mon are being communicated with also and they will meet their commanders then and there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01

Birmingham bank clearings for the first six months of the year total s4S1, .ooo, an increase over the same period in 1921 of s54,457.ooo, Q. approximately 1s peg cent.
 June made another record for that month. Clearings were sS4. 4.740,0oO, an increasc over June. 1921, of $1252S,000 and an increase over June, 1920. the previous high record for that month. of S3,1Ss, 900.
 June corresponded with he pre- ceding month both in making Q new record for the month and an increase over the preceding month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01

available, the future to care for decorative effect and expensive arr chitectural furbelows. Total vote for an auditorium of 5000 and un- der seating capacity has been only g. Smith park maintains to one lead. Vote to date has been:
 For smiths park site ....... SS5 For Eighth avenue site ..... 103 For some other site ....... 40 For building now. with the
 money in hand -..... AS Opposed to building now with
 money In hand ......... { For seating capacity of 10000 230 Total vote for seating capacity
 of 5000 md up ........... 35S Total vote for seating capacity
 of 7,5OO and under ..... Al Those who wish to get in on the referendum before it Is closed should cut out the Age Herald ballot, fill out the blank spaces and bring of forward to Age-Herald office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
MAKE MILK INSPECTION

MIX depots in Birmingham rel ceived visitors yesterday afternoon They were Mrs. Mary Echols. com missioner of health; Dr. J. D. Dowl. ing, health officer. and L. c. Bulmer chief of dairy and food inspection.
 Mrs. Echols reported a satisfactor, inspection of the milk oenters, ans expressed qualification at the wor5 being done by the health department in assuring Birmingham people pur' milk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
NEGRO SUSPECT HELD
Murder of Policeman Recalled by
 Arrest of Negro on Minor Charge

Following his arrest yesterday by Deputy Sheriff W. A. Disheroon and William Wilson on a charge of as- sault and battery officers were led to suspect that Ray Garfield, negro. is wanted in Meridian. Miss. in connec- tion with the murder three years ago of policeman.
 Garfield Is directly charged with drawing a shotgun on Frank Reed. negro. at Acipco. He is said to have told other negroes that a reward of S1,500 Is offered for his arrest and conviction In connection with the killing of the policeman.
 HeIis being held on the assault and battery charge pending advices from Meridian authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Truck sroWers

The monthly neting of the Jeffer- son County True Growers associa- ton will be heldhis morninHNat the Chamber of Co merce audlt,rj nm. beginning at 1fo'clock. Matters in connection with;he open air market will be discussek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01

She is said to have been stabbed by Ida Lewis, another negro woman, who escaped and has not yet been located by the police. Jealousy was the cause of the trouble. according to witnesses who testified before Coroner Russum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
HORSE ELECTRoCUTED

Declaring that his horse was eIec- trocuted by live wire. Jasper Gengo yesterday sued the city in cir cult court for $250 damages. He states that the wire was down in Twenty-fifth alley and that the horse stepped on 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Mw High Record Made By June Bank Clearings;
 a Big Half Years Gain
Total for First Six Months of 1922 Shows 3 Per Cent
 Increase Over Same Period in 1921

Clearings are computed today with the same number of banks and under the same system of computing as in the two previous years. The data are exact reflex of the city's finan- cial conditions in the periods given.
 Clearings for first six months of 1922 and 1921 were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Unlawful Homicide

Unlawful homicide was the verdict yesterday of Coroner J. D. Russum following an investigation into the death of Emma Turner. negress, rear of 1117 Twenty-eighth street, north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
;S5 z;
Euents of Today 5
 in Birmingham

BiJou--Loew's vaudeville and p- fures.
 AIcaxar--"Gypsy Passion"
 strand--EtheI Clayton in For te DefenSS,,
 Galax -TMce Murry in ~Peac9. AIIey.o
 Trianon-"A Connecticut Yankee, West Lake Park-Swimming, danc ing, boating.
 Edgewood Park--Swimming, dnn< ing, dinners.
 East Lake Park-swimmirg am amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
GLASS IN PANCAKES

Pancakes served him by a waiter on dining car of the Louisville and Nashville railroad contained glass, according to J. Morris. who brought suit for s3,0oo damages yesterday against the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
Every Friday Vote Was
 For Auditorium With
 10000 Seating Capacity
And They Want It Built Now With Money Available
 Smiths Park Site Maintains Three to One Lead
AUDITORIUM SITE BALLOT

AUDITORIUM SITE BALLOT Do you favor acceptance auditorium site of the block of property in Smiths park, donated by the Smith heirs?. ?...... Do you favor building the auditorium on the site pur- chased by the city Eighth avenue?... Do you favor some other site? . What seating capacity should auditorium have? .. Should the commission go ahead with the money hand?. Are you qualified voter? .... Address ......................
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
TIE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Statement May 5th, 1ezz.
 b cOTIPCES

6tAtGnlEnI
 s;..R1Sts RESookceo s2O. .o45, ,7sg.o9 Loans and diseouhes 5,145.77 Overdrafts - roo nn0 co U. s. bonds tpar) ..;:.... A'9oo' '9oo o90 o0 U. s. Treasury certificates eeyyoos92 49 Liberty Loan bonds ----'. 1e g0o oo State of Alabama bonds Stock in Federal Reserve oo ooo co Other stocks and bonds ... l'SeS'oo 'eS oSo o.0 00 Banking house .......... Sog' gg'oss 5a Other real estate .....-.,. Interest earned nov ~ 54.154le Tn sd xau1t s s1e.sss.oo With banks s,125,So6.se With U s. IT. --.. To'oVV.oV With Federal ..o4 4es 6I Reserve Blk. 2,ss2.s7s.sl- e'sO4'oo .ol
 sso,s72, ,o4-6S c.,.., s.o.k L'ADiA4 ...s ii 1.5oo.oo.oO Surplus and profits ...... z'Saa'oe oI Reserved for taxes 4-...... AS'So m Reserved for interest ...... S5'ootoo Circulation A'~V0sSF Rediscounts with Federal Re- . nnfoo serve bank ............ %o0'Vs lnssTsst ssTssd ........... collected no. sl7sses Deposits
 Individual s21.ss2.761.o2 Bank .... 2,e37,sl6.4s U. S, .... io2,b62.44 Reserve Rk.
 Atlanta ae.
 sso.s72.O4ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-01
|. O. n. ID. MEETs SUNDAY

Regular meeting of the Indepen- dent Order of B'nia B'rlth will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Temple Emanu-El. All brothers are urged to be present.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1922-10-26

the last Of the week to visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs. Bertha Lindsay and children
from Groveland spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Crouch.
MILFORD Jorden has purchased a
new Ford car.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson of
Teton are visiting with Mrs. Thomp-
sons mother and father, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Leavitt.
Mrs. George Baldwin of Shoshone
spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Hatch.
Mrs. G. Tompkins and daughter
Hazel came down from Montana the
last of the week.
Eugene Liljenquist has gone to
Mackay on business.
w. T. England and family re-
turned home from Rexburg on
Saturday.
Miss Gladys England was home
from Rexburg Sunday and returned
that evening.
Mr.. Packham and Mr.. Hicken-
topper Of Groveland attended the
Sunday school conference here on
Sunday.
Charles E. Lindasy Of Montpelier,
Idaho spent Sunday with his uncle,
Warren P. Lindsay.
Miss Ida Larsen has returned
from Logan, where she has Deen for
part Of the vacation.
Mrs. Wilford Jordan is visiting
her mother in Delta, Utah.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1922-10-26
J SHELLEY

Received October q

Received October %
Mrs. Seifert of Montpelier, Idaho
was in Shelley Tuesday on import
ant business and visiting with old
time friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. N. Packard were
in Pocatello last Monday evening at
tending the I. O. O. f. dance held in
the Chamber of Commerce hall.
a Rev. and Mrs. McGriff, jubilee
singers, were in Shelley Wednesday
evening. The entertainment was
held in the auditorium Of the high
school. A fairly good crowd at
tended.
Mr.. McDaniels Of Idaho Falls was
in Shelley this week attending to
important business.
Mrs. w. s. Wright, Mrs. A. J.
Nicholson and Mrs. N. s. Sage were
In Pocatello Wednesday and Thurs
day attending the Rebekah assembly
held there last week October 16, II,
18 and 10.
The are at the Club Cigar Store
last Friday about o'clock did q
very little damage. q
Mrs. D. r. Haselden and children,