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and and and Page Tea STERLING DAILY GAZETTE, TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1929 Road Workman Drowns in Canal Near Tampico Yesterday OVERHEATED MAN COLLAPSES IN SHALLOW WATER. Edward Loy of Route 92 Camp Goes Swimming After Hot Day's Work TAMPICO (Special! Edward Loy, aged 28. an employe of the McCarthy Construction Co. worktng on the paving of. route 92 south of here, was drowned while bathing in the Hennepin canal feeder near the road workers' camp late Monday afternoon.

During the afternon Mr. Loy became very warm. He left the camp at 3:30 o'clock. and said he WAS gouT, 19.1 -take A dip in the canal Kits 14 year old brother panted His heated condition probably caused, cramps or some sudden attack that rendered Mr. Loy helpless, for he sank below the surface of less than feet of water and was drowned.

'His young ran brother, Tampico frantic about with anxiety, miles find another. brother. and it was three hours before the body was recovered. No others were with the two brothers when the drowning occurred. An inquest was held by Coroner Malm of Princeton.

and the body was taken to today. Mr. came tiere from Granville a short time ago to work with the road butiding gang. He is survived by and one child, livIng in Granville, and by his brothers who were here with him. people.

in construction camp and the citizens of Tampico la general are very grateful to Chief Connel Nicol of the Sterling fire department, and Fireman -Charles Van Gilder, who made a quick motor run to Tampico with the fire departroent's pulmotor, without waitting phoned for a to second Chief call. Nicol Word that was tole- man and. he was asked" to get his pulmotor ready and come 1f he received a second call that the pulmotor was needed. He and Mr. VanGilder left at once and they were in Tampico a few minutes after a second message had been sent them, stating that the pulmotor would be useless, as the man pas dead.

Guests At Birthday Dinner 'TAMPICO (Special) Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Dillon went to Morrison Sunday where a birthday dinner was given in Mrs.

Dillon's honor at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Edward Smith, Jr. Mrs. Smith served lovely dinner with a dellbirthday cake. Other guests Mrs.

Smith's Actorney and Mrs. H. H. Waite. and daughters, Corolyn and Harriett of Prophetstown.

Mrs. was remembered with many very nice gifts there and in MT. PLEASANT J. F. W.

CLUB HOLDS PICNIC LYNDON-. (Special) -The J. F. W. club of Mt.

Pleasant- held- a picnic at Riverview park on Sunday. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Hammer and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Loyal Garrison and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Boulhouse, family, Mr. and Mrs. Jokin Kraft and family, Mr, and Mrs.

Joe Feldman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Faye Crump and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen -Knox and famtly, Mr.

'and Mrs. Don Robertson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richmond and family, Miss. Iris Westendorf, Fred -Westendorf, Frank Westendorf, Russel Roy Garrison, Mr.

Schrader, also Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harrington and family and Mr. and Mrs. C.

A. Harrington and The day was one of pleasure interrupted only by the rain and later in the afternon at the club served ice cream and cake in the pavilion. SUMMER COTTAGES AT LYNDON ARE FULL LYNDON (8pecial) Summer 'cottages at Riverview park are in constant" demand and will remain full all through the summer months, no Mrs. Meyer Lavin and children and Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Lavin and son, of Chicago, have taken one of the cottages Yor two' weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Hussong and party of friends have leased the remaining Riverview cottage for the week. BEND MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING LYNDON- The apron and fancy work sale, also supper, given by the Bend Missionary 50C- lety on Friday, Harold night was of success.

MontMr. and Allen morency, Miss Faye Bridge of Sterling and Giles Green of Chicago were among the' number attending from out flown. Supper was served cateteris style. The articles sold all brought- good prices. Lyndon Club Meetings -The Lyndon Birthday club will meet on July 12 when Mrs.

Clay Riley will be the hostess. -The July meeting -of the -Lyndon club will meet at the time; when- Mrs. Lola Austin, Mrs. Mensch and Mrs. C.

E. Wilkins will entertain at the home of Mrs. Austin. Girls Break Camp LYNDON- (Special) -The girls who been in camp during the past weak at Riverview park enjoyed the puting to the fullest extent. They broke camp Sunday.

times the volume of an iceabove the water is below the MISSION SOCIETY IN CHARGE OF SERVICES TAMPICO- -The Missionary society of the Christian church had charge of the morning services last Sunday. exercises After J. C. the Wier, 115- uai opening by the pastor. and a prayer by Miss Arnold.

there wAs duet by Harriet Glassburn And Charles Van Drew. Articles were read by Mrs. Ernest McKenzie and Mrs. Freeman Poy cave A readine. "The.

Unsleeping Church." br Mildred Rosene. Lavina McKenzie gave a very interesting talk about the mission And the work done for the Japanese at Long Beach. which she visited during her stay there last winter. A vocal duet was given by Evelyn LaDue and Harold Winchell and a talk on Christian orphanages by Mrs. Ralph Glassburn.

Junior Chautauquans Hold Annual Parade TAMPICO (A.P.) The junior chautauqua members with their leaders Rave their annual parade Monday afternoon. They mel at the park where they formed in line and marched through Main street and back. They stopped in the center of the street and entertained the people. who were lined on the sidewalk, with their cheers. There were some very "pretty costumes in the parade and many unique and novel makeups.

Birthday Dinner TAMPICO-(Specila) Mrs. Milton Foy most pleasantly entertained at A chicken dinner Saturday In honor of. the birthday of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Cooley. The delicious as the center It was baked by angel food birthday, cake was used Mrs.

Myrtle Graham. Those present beside the hostess and honored guest were another sister, Mrs. Morrill Foy, Charlotte Mary HowMrs. Mary Sturm and Mrs. Lalett.

McKenzie. They all enjoyed a good visit in the afternoon. Mrs. Cooley was remembered. with many very nice gifts.

Hostess To B. Y. P. U. TAMPICO--(Special)-The -The B.Y, P.U.

met Saturday evening in. the country at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmer Carlson. There were 21 present.

A report was given by the nominating committee and the following officers elected: president, Lloyd Carlson: vice president, Glenn Carlson: secretary, Dorothy Smith: treasurer, "Frances St. John. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and lemonade were served. TAMPICO BRIEFS Sunday afternoon by auto for week's visit with their aunt. Lavina Booth.

Mr, and Mrs. Leo J. Murphy two daughters of Mellarton, N. and Miss Anna Murphy motored Grand Detour Sunday and had per at the Colonial Inn. They went to Freeport where they Lon Er.

1. X. DurFour. Boline Olsson visited over week-end in Albany. Charles Dockstader vina Duluth, and Mrs.

La Vaaler of Malaca, arrived Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neilsen and the former's sister, Mrs. Roswell of Watertown, S. Dak, arrived here Saturday by motor and visited over- the week-end At the Chris Jacobsen home.

Mrs. Neilsen is a very close friend of Mrs. Jacobsen. Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Brown and -Patricia and the former's sister, Miss Eva Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Brants. motored. toiling, Starved Rock Sunday, where they were met by Mr.

and Mrs. Sa Brown of Cissara Park. Miss Brown, son, who had been visiting here, returned of to her home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Rollo, Murray and are sons Leland and Harold and Quaintance motored to' Springfield Sunday and visited, Miss Irene Murray; who is at a sanitarium. They report. her as being much improved. Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Hasenyager and and children Virginia' and Rholand of ter, Walnut visited Sunday- at the Wm. Smith home. Alfs. Annie Neal left Monday morning for her daughter's home in Sandwich, after a month's visit with ter, her sister, Mrs. E.

Strouss. Mrs. Earl Foy and sons Laverne of Walnut spent Monday ed and John with Mr. and Mrs. Morrill Foy and other relatives.

Mis. J. Nickelson and son came Monday er. nie of Clinten, afternoon a visit with her father, J. R.

Hellier. -Alfred Olsson was a Dixon visitor Monday. Genevieve Wolfe of ris -and Donald came Monday -evening for visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Derby, and other in relatives.

Mrs. A. N. Rigg returned Bunday afternoon from Macomb: where she was taken several weeks ago in an ambulance and was very ill for some time at a hospital. She is much improved and will be with her mother, Mrs.

Purry. and brother Will for two weeks, when she will return to Macomb for awhile. She was brought as far as Kewanee. by friends Sunday and her brother Wit met her there: Mr. and Mrs.

E. R. Peterson moved Sunday, where he is employed in Mr. and. Mrs.

Olaf Lewis were bakery. Sterling visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Strouss and the latter's sister. Mrs. Annie Neal, motored to Polo Sunday afternoon and visited Mr. and Mrs.

Gene Strouss and the new baby: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Elmendorf and daughter Mary were Sterling visitors Monday afternoon: Mrs. J. M.

Conroy. daughter Helen and son. Robert and Mr. 1 and Mrs. August Brandau motored "to- Moline Sunday the day.

They were accompanied home by Lillian and Dorothy Lampton. formerly residents of Tampico. Lallian rill spend the week at the Jack Pope home and Dorothy- 1 with Helen Conroy. Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Holmes and sons Junior and Herschel and' Mrs. Adeline St. John of Queida, motored Sunday: and spent the day at the Elmore 8t. John home Mrs. St John remained for a longer visit with her son and family.

YOUNG COUPLE OF ERIE MARRIED IN OAK PARK JUNE 27 Miss Thelma Kellogg Weds Ronald Carpenter Of U. S. Navy ERIE (Special) Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs Kellogg of of Miss Thelma Kellogg. daughter Erie, to Ronald Carpenter, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter, also of Erie. The marriage was solemnized 9 o'clock Thursday evening. June 27, at the home of the bride's Misses Venita and Gwendolyn 1 Kellogg. in Oak Park.

The ceremony WAS performed by Rev. F. E. Davison. pastor of the Austin Boulevard Christian church of Oak Park.

In the presence of the Immediate rela-: itives and a few intimate friends. Miss Lots Kelloge. sister of the bride, was bridesmald. and Rudolph Gaydash was Sonny Cald-, welt of Oak Park, dressed in A white sailor suit. similar to that of the groom, was ring bearer.

The -bride wore a blue crepe ensemble and carried a shower bouquet of pink rose buds and baby breath. Following the ceremony and congratulatory season a wedding supper was served, during which the gagement of the attendants. Miss and Mr. Gaydash. was The.

happy couple came to Eric Sunday, where they will visit relatives until July 10. leaving then. on their honeymoon trip to Long Beach. Cal. They which will stop at places of interest place will be their on the Mrs.

Carpenter, who recently completed her juntor year in the Com-: munity. high -school of Erie, is. A member Erie Christian church, taking an active part in all the young people's societies of the church. Mr. Carpenter enlisted in the U.

S. Navy 13 months ago and has since been employed in the bakery department on the U. S. S. Colorado, which is now located at San Pedro, Calif.

He Is now having a 30-day furlough. Their many friends in this locality will extend congratulations and wish them happiness in their new western home: LYNDON BRIEFS Mr. Brace Baldwin and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde of Prophetstown, visited Sunday at the E.

B. Henderson home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

O. Chamberand son, Douglas and Robert Neburg spent-Sunday -with their relatives at Prophetstown. Mrs. Matilda Webb and- Miss Mary Chamberlain write of a safe arrival and. delightful.

visit.in Jay Wheelock home at Boulder, Colo. Mr. and. Mrs. Morton Charters, of Elmhurst.

and Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Harirson of Chicago were Lyndon visitors Sunday, D.

P. Millikan. who has returned from the hospital, is improving satisfactorily. Mrs. Lillian Hittle was a dinner guest on Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr: and Mrs.

Chas. Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen of Stervisited Sunday at -the H- G.

Allen home. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderickof Wichita, are" guests Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Olson. Mr. Mrs. George Hendricksisters. Miss Florence Gehisen of Sterling, visited' Sunday at the Hans Gehisen home.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olson and famtly and their house guests, Mr. Hendrickson and daughmotored to Davenpotr Sunday. Mrs.

Lelia Green. Mrs. Lillian Hittle and Miss Vora Olson, company with Mrs. Elva Hazard of motored. to, Davenport Sun: day.

Mr. and Mrs. Henri Marcy returnto Chicago Sunday. Among the number of motorists and picnickers at Lyndon on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs.

John PalmMr. and Mrs. Thomas Carson of Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. 8.

M. Kromer. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Barlow and Miss Jane Winton of Madrid, Wisconsin.

G. C. Morris, Kittie Morand Kittie Holt. motored to Downers where they visited the A. E.

Hamilton family. They also visited- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Holt, Chicago. Mrs.

Mae Mensch. who has been visiting relatives in Canada, has returned to Lyndon. and Mrs. Don Prazier and family of Michigan. visited the -end in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Oliver Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenzie, Mrs.

We. Latham and Dr. and Mrs. Walter Palmer of Sterling were. Lyndon callers Thursday.

Mrs. George, Stambo and daughter. of Hillsdale, Misses Helen and Moreen Maberry, Mrs. C. berry and Gerald Maberry of Sioux City- Iowa.

sere dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Clay Riley on Thursday. London dressmakers have found -aged patrons buy more readdy when the clothes are worn models near their own age. BIRTHDAY PARTY AT G.

JOHNSON HOME LYNDON (Special) Mr. And Mrs. Gus Johnson entertained number of relatives at their home on Sunday, honoring fourth birthday of their Arthur. A bounteous dinner was served by Mrs Johnson, when two large birthI day cakes, each lighted by four dies, decorated the pretty Johnson table. and Mr.

and Mrs. their children following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson. Mrs.

James Wetzell. Miss Ruth Freemont and Earl Wetzelt of Tampico, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Daumor, Mrs. Alice Meyer of Sterline.

Ray Johnson and Robert Wet: zell of Chicago. RAIN HALTS GAME AT PROPHETSTOWN PROPHETSTOWN. storm (Special) On account of the rain Sunday afternoon the ball game between the Prophetstown Legion team and the Davenport Eagles was postponed until Sunday, battle July 14, when the two teams will on the local diamond. Rain began falling in- torrents about 2:30 -AS the teams were on feld warming up. Sunday the Legion team will journey to Iowa City where semi- they will meet the fast Iowa City pro Previous to trip the Locals Colon Grays here July 4.

PROPHETSTOWN BRIEFS August Berge. who submitted to an operation in a Clinton hospital several days Ago, continues, to 1m- prove. Mrs. Berge. been with him at the hospital since his operation.

returned home Sunday 'evening. and Mrs. T. F. Dillon of Tampico.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Walte and daughters Coralyn and Harriet were guests Sunday at a birthday dinner at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. E. A. Smith. of honpr of Mrs.

Smith's grandmother, Mrs. DIl-1 lon. and Mrs. Edward Arians motored Savanna Sunday. Mr.

to, and Mrs. John Weaver of Morrison were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S.

Mrs. Floyd Breed attended a reunion of the Hall families, 'which was held at Lawrence Park in Sterling Sunday. HI. Mr. and Mrs.

F. Rasmussen and son Bobbie of Highland spent the week-end at the home of Mrs. Rasmussen's mother, Mrs. William H. Matthews: Mr.

and Glenn Upton visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilkinson at Elburn. Mr. and Mrs.

-Leslie. and family of Moline were dinner guests Sunday at the homo-of Mr. and Mrs. B. S.

Burdsall. Mr. Mrs. Gust Fritz of Mendota and air. and Mrs.

W. N. Humphrey of Morrison were callers Sunday afternoon at the Burdsall home: Rev. David A. Murphy and Jack Battensby drove to Elizabeth Sunday and attended the confirmationof 8-class of.50 at St.

Mary's church. They also visited with Rev. Joseph -Egan, pastor of St. Mary's church.John McDermott of 'Fairfield, came' Saturday evening for several with-Patrick gerald. Henry 'Stewart was in Sterling Monday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Graham visited their daughter, Mrs. August Lar- son, at the Sterling publie hospital Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. L. E. Sandrock left Sunday for East Moline, where Mr. Sandroca is employed with the Cen-.

tral Engineering company. They were accompanied by Miss Joyce Pettit, who will visit there for a few. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin' Moore were in Sterling Monday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ott and family of Canby, arrived Sunday evening for several days' visit with relatives. They, spent Sunday night Mr. and Mrs.

Silas Waite. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clifton and Mr. Mrs.

Merritt of Geneseo were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Weekley: Mr. and Mrs.

Guy Clifton of Rock Falls, Mr. and- Mrs. Roscoe Davies of. Moline and Mr. und Mrs.

Ralph Winkler were callers Sunday afternoon at the Weekley home. Dr, and Mrs. C. E. Simon of Harvey, and Mrs.

Emil Simon of Princeton visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Aylsworth. Miss Pauline PitzJerrell went Rockford Monday and from there she will go to Chicago for a few days on business. Mrs.

Alice Ewing of Hollywood, Mrs. Ward Cook of Clinton, Ia, Mrs. Eva Ingersoll and Miss Crook of 8terting came Monday for a few days' visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Swederus.

Lilah Weburg, Cecile Lundell, Areta Bane, Lucille Swanson and Airs. Jerred: Rogers spent Sunday in Chicago. Miss 'Genevieve Halligan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Halligan, went to Chicago Sunday, where she will visit relauves for about two weeks.

Roy Olmstead was taken ill Mon: of day morning while down town and was taken to his home, where under the care of a physician. Mrs. Earl Beebe and Miss Beulah Upton. who underwent goitre tions at a Clinton hospital about two weeks ago, returned to their homes Sundar. People who realize the importance of a Clear, Healthy Skin use (OUCHES SOAP CLEANSING SOOTHING ANTISEPTIC: MEDICINAL UI TRIBUTE PAID TO MEMORY OF ISAAC WOHRLE MONDAY Former Fenton Farmer.

And Well Known Citizen Of Erie Laid To Rest Special) -Funeral services for Isaac Wohrle, who passed away at his home in Erie Sunday morning at 12:30, were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. A. B. Wimmer, pastor of the Baptist.

church, officiating. Selections were sung by Misses Carrie and Callie: Wood and L. T. Blaymaker. Pallbearers were Floyd Florence, William Edward Sidlinger, George Meghan.

Everett Barkman and Payne Thompson. Interment was in the Erie Mr. Wohrle was born in dach, Germany, 11, 1856. He: came to this country when 25 years of age. working at first on farms near Erie.

Later purchased 8 farm in Fenton township. where he resided until about 13 years. ago. when he moved to Eric. In.

1885-he- was married to Rosa Fieldman of Morrison. who preceded him in death May 1920. He 1s survived by two daughters: Mrs. Flora Shepherd of Etha Charles of Sharon. one son.

George Wohrle of Lyons, Ia. He is also survived by two sisters. Mrs. John Schrumm of Dixon and i Joseph Behler of Lincoln; and brothers and sisters in GerI many. Mr.

Wohrle had number. been in falling health for 'A of years. His death was, due to complication of ailments. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and was esteemed highly number of friends this vicinity. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs.

Etha Charles and son Howard of Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. George Wohrle and two daughters of Lyons, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Lenson CelillaWohrle of Clinton, Iowa. Mrs. John Wohrle and Mr. and Mrs. Louts Wohrle of Morrison, Mr.

and Mrs. John Schrumm and daughter Mary, Andrew Wohrle and George Haberer of Dixon. Mrs. Mary Walroth of Hornell, Y. Party For Girl Visitors From Davenport At Erie.

non entertained a number C. D. of girls; Saturday afternoon in honor of her granddaughter, Betty Hannon, and Betty's friend, Virginia Dow, both of Davenport, Ian both. the week.at the 'Hannon home. The afternoon was enjoyed in playing games on the lawn where delicious refreshments were later served.

Those present were Ardath Seger, Barbara Orris Gockting, Kathleen Riordon, Ruth Warner. Lols and Ruth Potter Ruth Amy Turner, Rhae Pickens, Rae Dene Finicum, Virginia Dow and Betty -Hannon. ERIE BRIEFS Mrs. Frank Smith returned to her home in. Chicago Saturday after visit with her mother, Mrs.

Catherine Urich. Mr. and Lyle Blean and daughter Ione of Chicago were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. L.

T. Slaymaker. Miss Marjorie Macare, who is taking a nurse's course at the Evanston hospital. came Sunday to spend month's vacation with ber parenta, Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Muesce. Ardath Ryan, who is also in training at the same hospital, will spend the month with her sister, Mrs. Leo Berrard. Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Martin and son Raymond returned Bunday to their home in Dwight, IlL, after week's visit with Mrs. Martin's father, Perry Medhurst, Mr. Martin's parents, Mr. and WilHam Martin. Ervin Denison, Allen Waite John Excelsior Hahn reutrned Sunday where from they Springs, Mo.

went for the benefit of their bealth some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Updyke and daughter Arvilla left Sunday "for week's visit with the former's parents at Wyoming, m. PAIR VICTIMIZE COLETA PEOPLE COLETA (Special) Coleta was visited pair of "slick tongued" fellows Wednesday who claimed a profession of cleaning cisterns by A new and model method.

They went to the Clarence Siddles home during absence of Mr. Siddles and told Mrs. Siddles they were sent there by her husband. to clean the cistern. -Their minutes work was 66.

As. Mrs. Siddles had but. $5 in change they accepted that amount and left. They ate A hearty dinner at the home of Joseph Maxwell and failed to keep a promise to return for supper and settle the bill.

They went to the Arthur Rosenbury garage and bought a tire and tube and paid but a portion of that bill and failed to return that evening and settle in full. Residents are warned to be careful of these smooth tongued strangers. CAR DAMAGED IN AUTO ACCIDENT COLETA (Special) Andrew Teachout had an auto accident Baturday evening while coming home from Sterling four miles east or Coleta. No one WAS injured although his car was considerably damaged. Another car ran into him while passing another car.

COLETA BRIEFS Edith Lenhart Is recovering nicely from an' operation at the Milledgeville hospital last week. Mrs. John Morden submitted to an appendicitis at the Sterling hospital soperation Mr. and Mrs. Owen Maxwell spent Sunday, and in Mrs.

Rochelle Hugh with Brown, relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. R.

Overholser, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Peugh and MY; and Mra J. J. Garwick were visiting Sunday at Sparland.

at. the. home of L. E. Dennis.

lusa Rosco, Dortch 'pleasant and callers. family Saturday at the home of Rev. E. Blimline. Mr.

Dortch was returning from Janesville, where' he was attending a mechanic school. and Cain of -Kigin and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zellers of Batavia were visiting Sunday at the A. H.

Maxwell home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl- Turnipseed of Lexington. who were on their way to Miller, South Dakota, to spend the sumer were guests at the Rev.

E. -Blimline home. Mr. and Mrs. John Courtright and and Mrs.

Fred Courtright spent Sunday in Rockford with relatives. Grace Moyer of. Argo Fa is visiting this week at the home. of R. E.

Overholser. Mrs. Roy Rahn expects to leave. the Sterling hospital Tuesday. She is recovering very satisfactorily from Look Inside The John Deere Farm Engine In' the illustration above the John -Deere Engine is cutin half, to show you how it is made, to show you why this enclosed engine that oils gives such universal satisfaction on farms-why it's the engine for your use.

The cross -sectional above shows how the work-. ing parts of the John Deere are fully enclosed in.a dustproof case and automatically oiled. The self-oiling is one of the big reasons for the steady power and long life of this engine. The simple splash oiling systems insures the thorough Coma and let runding that of A. G.

Hoak IMPLEMENT 303 Third Are. Phone 42: lubrication of every working -Clean oil is kept circulating- -every important -working part is bathed in a spray of oil while the engine is in operation, Oiling is stopped automatically when -the engine is stopped -no oilis wasted. Messy, casily-forgotten oil cups are done away with, and friction is reduced to. a minimum. With a John Deere engine on your farm you'll do all little power jobs easier and make life more worth living for you and your family.

us this Stone You Get QUALITY SERVICE I her operation: Mrs. Fred Courtright of Sabrala to visiting this week at the John Courtright home. John Loos of Sterling was here Wednesday on business. Mrs. J.

Meakins of Milledgeville was visiting relatives here Thursday. Pupils Call On Teacher COLETA Miss Irene Boughman was very much surprised Friday night when eighth grade puptis gathered at her borne to spend the evening in social way. Miss Boughman was presented nice gift in appreciation of the diligent work she gave the class during the past year. Miss Kathryn Frankfother made the presentation speech and proved an orator of unusual ability. After a pleasant eveting spent by all refreshments were served.

Social And Band Concert COLETA (Special) A social and band concert was held Friday night at the home of E. V. Mathis. A large crowd was present and pleasant evening was spent by all. The Genesce community band made hit with several choice snappy numbers.

Birthday Party COLETA (Special) A large number of friends of -Miss Margaret Garwick held picnic Sunday at the Pines park in "honor of her birthday, A very enjoyable time was spent by all and at noon a big picnic dinner was served. Party Near Milledgeville COLETA (Special) A crowd of young people from bere ed party Friday night at the home of John Hubbard near Milledgeville. A jolly time was enjoyed by all MILLEDGEVILLE BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones had as their guests Sunday, and Mrs.

Abe Landis and son Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. George. Boehm baby, and Mr.

and Mrs. Lyle Landis of Ster. ting Ethel Onchen spent from Saturday night until Monday morning with Lois Almy. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Turner of Kirkland, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Turner and, family of Sterling spent Sunday at the Dan Bowders home. Mr. and Mrs.

Milton Burmeister of Berwyn spent Saturday night and Sunday at the C. A. Spanogle home. C. C.

Chaffee and family and Miss Winnie Chaffee motored Aurora Sunday to visit at the William Lawrence home, Mr. and George Sears left Sunday by motor for Newark, Ohio, where they will visit Mfr. Sears' brother, E. Deets P. Johnson, for week.

Ray -and -family, Ocorge Deets and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grub and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and son- motored to New Bedford Sunday where were met by Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton -Foster and Frances Deets and' enJoyed picnic dinner. Mrs. Deets, who has been visiting at the Foster- home, returned home to Milledgeville with them.

Mr. And Mrs. A. B. Coyle and Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Hendrick spent Sunday. in Rockford.and Mrs. George Seng. Mr.

and Mrs. Lee Frederick and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nicholas motored to Wyanet Sunday to Maude' and Marie Fryer, who have been visiting with Mrs. B.

P. Dickens the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooker and family who have been living in the tenant house on the V.

Todd farm, have moved to the Ella Brand farm west of town and will work for E. Spanagle. William Hacker, who has been cation, working at Kewance week during end the spent with his parents. Mrs. Charles Diehl.

Mrs. Berdyne Bradberry and son Jack were rialtors at the Dieterle home Friday. Mrs. Fred Pierbeller is spending several days at the Abe Relit home. and Mrs.

Rimer Patchen, Mr. and Mrs. John Bogott and daughters, Vivian. Margaret and Juanita drove to Part Atkinson Sunday to spend the with Mr. and Mra.

John B. Mode. Harvey Fike of Chicago viated his sisters. Miss Fike and Mrs. L.

Beard, over Sunday. Mrs. Etta Pfundstein and daughter Helen of Sterling were callers bere Sunday. E. Hupke Gretchen Orerholser were Sterling visitors on Friday, The E.

Sunday school held the Children's day program Sunday morning. Mrs. E. Weir of Lincoln, La visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Earl Derr.

Mrs. John Warren has been dick and had to resign her position at the Frahm cafe. Mrs. M. Almy will assist Mrs.

Frahm for while. Chambers. is confined to his home again with the second siege of sickness. not having recovered fully from the first, Miss Viola Rhoderick. who spent the past six Tows with an aunt.

returned home the fore part of the week. Master Donald Bogott is spending the summer on the farm with his aunt Fanny Cheeseman. Surprised On Birthday MILLEDGEVILLE (Special) Wednesday being the birthday of Mrs. Harry Cheeseman, a surprise was planned for her when the friends gathered with well filled baskets for supper. Those present were Mr.

and Mrs. Will Cheeseman. Mrs. Mary Bogott. Ethel Bogott, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Bogott and family, and Mrs. Charles Quest and Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Bogott. Class Reunion The class of 1928 MILLEDGEVILLE-(Special) of the Special Community high school held a reunion Sunday at Lowell, park. At noon a picnic dinner was enjoyed and most all of the class was present. Interment In Milledgeville.

MILLEDGEVILLE (Special) The body of Mrs. Winnie Ames of Chicago was brought here for burial Saturday, Herbert afternoon. Calkins, Mrs. but Ames spent was. her married life in Chicago.

Her husband passed away several years ago and was brought here for burial. the Mrs. lain and to din-. then Dr. called Sterling Cemetery Association mice, 2.

Insurance of All Kinda Judd Decker, Sect-Treas. TAXI "The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow" TELEPHONE MAIN 51 Years of 80 Successful Building of Threshing Machines The Red River Special Line represents the recult of years of continuous building of Threshing Machines by the Nichols Shepard Company. The Only by of keeping America faith has it with been the possible farmers for and this thresh Red pany to grow from a small blacksmith. shop in 1848 River to- its present growing great center, factory with branch houses in every grain And what a machine this year's machine is! Special The fastest, cleanest thresher ever offered to agricultural America. Hyatt Roller every main bearing point Alemite-Zerk new feature, Weatherproof Fiber -Pulleys cin a metal Hecht famous high 4 parts, Wheels, speed Bridge Threshermen.

all drive, in Truss a Armco thresher Ingot Construction, built Iron in around all French sheet. the These famous 4 Threshermen, The Big Cylinder, the Man Behind the Gun, the Beating Shakers, and the Steel Winged Beater are the greatest combination ever devised for getting the grain from the straw. BUILT BY La concinaous a since 8 Also Martin Allis-Chalmers Hinrichs Tractors Round Grove, IlL. TI. RIVER SPECIAL LIne.

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