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col- and FAGE TWELVE THE JACKSONVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 23, 193( FUNERAL RITES FOR DR. KING TO BE HELD TODAY Prominent Jacksonville Physician, Surgeon, Passes Away Sunday Funeral services Dr. Allen Mason King, prominent Jacksonville physician and surgeon, who died Sunday morning, Passavant hospital, will be held this afternoon, 2:30 o'clock at the Reynolds Funeral Chapel, in charge of Glen J. Schillerstrom, pastor Street Relate Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Diamond Grove cemetery.

news of Dr. King's illness was general only relatives and a few friends knew of the seriousness of his condition. His death came as a shock many friends, who are sorrowful at learning of his passing. Active in the practice profession more than twenty-five years he had broad contacts that extended throughout the city and county. Five weeks ago he suffered an attack of throat infection which became deep seated and a week ago Sunday he went to Passavant hospital in the hope that complete rest would allay the that had become general throughout his system.

On Saturday he developed a pneumonia complication and a specialist, Dr. Herman Springfield, was called in constultation with Dr. Garm Norbury and everything possible was done for Dr. King but it was unavailing death came early Sunday morning. Allen M.

King was a loyal friend, always bright and cheerful, beloved by his patients and anything he undertook he did with enthusiasm and ability. Followed Father's Profession He followed the profession of his father, Dr. W. H. H.

King, who was a noted surgeon of extensive practice and the founder of Passavant Hospital. His mother, whose maiden Louise Allen, was the daughter of Dr. John Allen, pioneer physician of the Old Salem and Petersburg settlement of Menard county. Dr. King was born in Jacksonville Aug.

12, 1876 and attended the public schools and Illinois College. His medical education was received at the and at Rush Medical College of ChiMissouri Medical in St. Louis College, cago, where he graduated in 1901. He was interne at Milwaukee Hospital and later took a post graduate course at the University of Pennsylvania. He opened his office, upon his return to Jacksonville, in the King buliding on West State street, where his father had practiced before him.

was an active member of the Medical Club of Jacksonville and the Morgan County Medical Society and served for a number of years as city health physician and also as county physician. Captain In Medical Corps During the war he was given a commission as captain in the medical corps and reported for service at Fort Riley, Kansas. When the American Legion project was launched Dr. King aided the enterprise in every way possible and with his energy and service contributed largely to its success. Always a lover of outdoor sports Dr.

King became interested several years ago in the organization of the Knights of Pythias One Hundred club at Meredosia, and as a member of Favorite Lodge No. 376 became a leading spirit in the establishment of 8 club house that has been a recreation center. He was also affiliated with the local Elks locige and was a past exalted ruler of Jacksonville lodge. Leaves Wife, Children Dr. King was married Sept.

9, 1918 to Miss Blanche Ator of Jacksonville, and three children, Allen Emily, William and James T. King survive mourn the death of husband and father taken in prime. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Abigail King Bancroft and his brother, Harrison W. King of Jacksonville.

The community of Jacksonville will feel the loss of Dr. King, not only professionally but as a citizen who touched the community life at many angles and scores will miss his genial greetings. OBITUARY Sarah Elizabeth Groves, was the duaghter of James Mary Ann (Ranson) Groves and was born on a farm near Lynnville, Ill. She received her early education in the public schools of her home community and later attended Illinois Woman's college from which she graduated. Miss Groves was the companion of her mother up to the time of her death in 1913.

For the 17 years since that time she has made her home with her sister, Mrs. H. D. Atkins, at 225 Webster this city. She is survived by two brothers.

John A. Groves of Jacksonville and Alvin H. Groves of Seattle, Washington and one sister Mrs. Anna (Groves) Atkins with whom she made her home at the time of her death about a year ago. She also had three nephews, ten nieces and two grand-nieces.

For several years Miss Groves was successful and appreciated teacher in a public school near Jacksonville. girlhood she united with the Methodist Episcopal church, first belonging at Wesley Chapel near her country home and afterward bringing her membership to Grace church, Jacksonville. many services in the church were characterized by faithfulness and efficiency. She taught in the Sunday school in many other ways co-operated in the work of the Kingdom. She had strong convictions but was modest and retiring almost to a fault never estimating herself at her full worth, Her standards of mighty and duty were so high a and her nature so sensative that she often condemned herself severely for the slightest deviations from those standards.

Her spirit was one of the truest and noblest and it is doubtless a joy to those who loved her best that the agonizing days and nights of her toilsome decline are over and that she has entered into the blessed rest in that home where there are no nights or shadows. D. H. Toomey of Griggsville transacted business with Jacksonville merchants yesterday, Alexander, Sept. H.

Beerup, a student Ames college, Ames, who has PETAN visiting his I son who Iowa, returned to his home here terday. Rev. H. F. Higgins filled the pulpit of the M.

E. church here Sunday. Rev. Mr. Higgins has been engaged as the pastor of the church for the coming year.

Mrs. Luther Doyle entertained Sunday noon at a dinner in honor of her husband's birthday. A number of relatives and friends were present. John Foutch of New Berlin was a guest here Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Alexander Mrs. C. H.

Beerup will entertain the Alexander Woman's Club next Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. B.

Curier and daughter, Lucille attended the funeral Sunday of Mr. Breaker. Mr. Breaker was a former resident of this neighborhoodnd Mrs. Maude Morgan and family of Springfield visited here Sunday at the home of Mrs.

Morgan's parents. Mrs. C. H. Beerup and Mrs.

J. W. were guests Sunday at the Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Woods at Bath, Illinois. PLAN PROGRAM AT GRACE CHAPEL CHURCH I FRIDAY The Grace Chapel Sunday school has completed plans for its supper which will be in the church basement Friday evening. Sept. 26th.

They will begin serving supper at o'clock. At eight o'clock the following program will be rendered: Instrumental music-Lucille Bourn. Opening chorus, "March. Choir, Scripture reading. Prayer -Rev.

L. M. Hovda. Solo and chorus--Clyde Mason and choir. Recitation, A Mistaken WelcomeBarber.

Recitation, Some Day--Harold Braner. Recitation, Our Sunday schoolLeland Ogle. Solo, Blooming Roses -Esther Bourn. Recitation, The Sunday School Trail--Elvin Ogle. Our flags--John McFadden and Dale Bourn.

Recitation, Our Ladies' Aid--Anna Louise Mallicoat. Pantomime, Jesus Call Us--By group of girls. Reading, My -Manford Ruby. Reading--Alvin Loughary. Dramatic presentation, "The Coming of the -Margaret Barber, Catherine and Lucille Bourn, Frances McFadden Hazel Wiswell.

Remarks and benediction--Rev. Hovda. News Briefs Miss Millie Wiswell is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will Jones. Mr.

and Mrs. Earnest Strickler spent the day Sunday: at the home of Loyce Plank and family of near cord. Mrs. Amanda Ryman of Jacksonville visited with Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Braner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schone and daughter took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.

Vinton Bourn and family. Willing Workers were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Wall Mason Thursday afternoon. A goodly number of members and visitors were present. During the afternoon the following program was rendered after which refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs.

Raymond Braner and Mrs. Floyd Goodpasture. Song-Sweet Hour of Prayer. Scripture reading, 100th PsalmMinnie McFadden. Lord's prayer--In unison.

Sec. report-Mrs. Lottie Barber. Business. Roll call--Answered with mother's full name and nationality.

Solo, "No Longer Harry Braner. Reading, Why I go to Church--Mrs. Wayne Dinwiddie. Paper on missionary work--Helen Dinwiddie. Song---If Jesus Goes With Me.

Prayer--Mrs. Ella Wiswell. The next meeting will be Oct. 2nd at the home Mary Dinwiddie and daughter Helen. Mrs.

Harry Braner and Mrs. Vinton Bourn will be in charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ogle and family visited Sunday afternoon with Samson Hale and family.

Guy McFadden and family were included among the guests at the home of Chester Brockhouse and family Thursday evening. Chester Braner and family entertained relatives from Peoria Friday. MRS. W. B.

BROWN OF ISLAND GROVE DIES Mrs. B. W. Brown of Island Grove, widow of the late Benjamin W. Brown and a relative of a number of Jacksonville residents, passed away at 11 o'clock Monday morning at her home in Island Grove.

Mrs. Brown was aged about seventy-five years at the time of her death which was caused by the failing health of advanced years. The husband of the deceased, B. W. Brown, attended Illinois College in this city at one time and preceded his wife in death last year.

Mrs. Lloyd Brown of this city is the niece of Mrs. B. W. Brown who was also related as cousin to E.

W. Brown and Warfield Brown of Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home in Island Grove. WINCHESTER MAN PASSES AWAY MONDAY Freemont Arnold, aged resident of near Winchester, passed away late Monday at his home and the remains were removed to Stainforth Mortuary. The funeral will be held at the undertaking parlors Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Mr. Arnold has been a resident of Scott county for number of years. AT TARZWELL HOME Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lonergan and sons, Francis and Robert of Franklin spent Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. WHEAT HITS A LOW RECORD FOR QUARTER CENTURY Stock and Commodity Markets Have Bad Time Monday NEW YORK, Sept. 22. -(P)- The stock and commodity markets floundered through another blue Monday today. With wheat prices reacting to the lowest levels in about a quarter of a century, share quotations took another sharp drop, especially in the last hour when trading became active.

Net losses ranged from $3 to $6, with a few showing much larger declines. Cotton, making new lows for the season, crude rubber, sugar and silk were other staples affected to feel the selling pressure. Domestic bonds alone were firm to spring German obligations went to fresh minimums. Speculative sentiment seemed to be disturbed by reports of political disturbances in various parts of the world, particularly in South America. Stocks dropped almost steadily throughout the day, although the decline did not assume particular velocity or size until the final hour.

In that interval offerings became large and 1,200,000 shares changed hands bringing the day's volume to 2,332,655 shares. U. S. Steel, breaking to $159.87, its lowest price in some time, closed at $160, off $3.87. American Can and Bethlehem lost $3.12, American Telephone $3.62, Du Pont and International Harvester $4, Westinghouse Electric $4.12, J.

L. Case $8, Vanadium Steel $4.87, American Water Works $3.37, American and Foreign Power $6.25, Auburn Auto International Telephone $2.87 Shia York Central $2.50. More spectacular were the $10 drop in allied chemical, the $12.50 loss in People's Gas, and the $21 decline in Diamond Match. Utah Copper, an inactive stock, tumbled $38 on a sale of 60 shares, its first appearance on the tape in several months. NEPHEWS, NIECES NAMED IN WILL OF SARAH E.

GROVES The will of the late Mrs. Sarah E. Groves of this city was filed for probate yesterday in the office of County Clerk F. W. Brockhouse.

The will bears the date of June 24, 1915 and was witnessed by E. P. Brockhouse and William T. Wilson. There is a codicil attached which bears the date of March 18, 1919 and was witnessed by John M.

Butler and William T. Wilson. Personal property is bequeathed to a sister, Mrs. Annie G. Adkins and two nieces, Mary Elizabeth and Frances Virginia Groves.

The remainder of the property is to be converted into cash by the executrix and divided into equal portions. One part is bequeathed to eight nieces, Stella, Mary Zula, Alma, Leta, Lillian and Irene Groves and Mrs. Lula Emery. Another portion is left to nephews, John Williams Groves James Ellis, Robert Alvin Groves and nieces, Mary Elizabeth and Frances Virginia Groves. John William Groves nephew, a one-half part and the other half goes to Mary Leta, Lillian, Zula, Irene Groves, Mrs.

Lula Emery and Alma G. Mallen. There are two portions bequeathed to nephews and nieces, James Ellis, Mary Elizabeth, Robert Alvin and Frances Virgina Groves and a similar amount to the testatrix' sister, Mrs. Atkins. The remaining portion is to be equally divided among the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M.

E. church, the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church and the Sunday school of Grace M. E.

church of this city. Mrs. Atkins is named executor of the will. PETER ZIMMERMAN OF PRENTICE IS CALLED BY DEATH The death of Peter Zimmerman, aged Prentice farmer, occured suddenly at his home Sunday evening, at 8 o'clock. Coroner C.

S. Young yesterday conducted an inquest and a jury composed of J. M. Stice, foreman; Joe Kelly, Harry Dahman, Byron Stice Lena Shirtcliff and Olive H. Chapman, clerk, found that death was due to cerebral hemorrhage.

Mr. Zimmerman is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Zimmerman and one son, John H. Zimmerman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock at the residence, and burial will Yatesville cemetery.

PASSAVANT HOSPITAL NOTES Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Cobb, 716 South East Street, a son Monday morning. Miss Beatrice Elliott was admitted from her home in Athensville yesterday morning.

Misses Kathleen and Eileen Freesen of Winchester was admitted to the hospital Monday morning as a patient. Miss Irma Lewis of 1160 South East street entered the hospital yesterday. Miss Pauline DeFrates of Rural Route 5 was admitted to the hospital as a patient Monday afternoon. Miss Lucille Robertson, student nurse at the hospital, has recovered from her recent illness and has resumed her duties there. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Michael McGinnis to Josephine W.

Sweeney, part of lot 4 in Bibb's 2nd addition to Jacksonville, $1. David F. Dennedy to Mary O'Donnell, lots 5, 11 and 12 in Kirby's dition to Jacksonville, $1. Roselin Kennedy to Mary O'Donnell, let 4 in Johnson's 1st addition to Arcadia, $1. Edward M.

Dunlap to Geraldine M. Sellers, part of lots 7 and 8 in Capps Lambert's addition to Jacksonville, $1. Mr. and Mrs. George Dietrick of Jesse Tarzwell and family of Wood- Concord drove to this city Monday son.

afternoon and spent the day here. PERSONAL NEWS NOTES Miss Lucy Mount was in field yesterday in attendance at a state board meeting. Miss Ina Bohanan has returned her duties in the Dr. Carl from her vacation to resume period, E. Black.

Miss Bohanan has been visiting at her home in Jersey coun- Dr. Hugh Wilson of St. Louis visited at the home of his parents, Sunday, Mrs. W. T.

Wilson, 1312 West State street. Dr. and Mrs. George L. Drennan spent Sunday at the home Drennan's mother, Mrs.

Ira Drennan of near Virden. They made their visit at this to Dr. Drenfirst, new nephew, time. son of Mrs. George R.

Smith, his sister. Miss Eva Greene of Webster avenue has returned home after an extended visit with friends in St. Louis. Mrs. Elizabeth Butler of Woodson shopped in Jacksonville stores yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. James Allan were visitors in this city Monday from their home in Lynnville. W. M.

Edwards of Ceres, Illinois was a Monday caller in this city. LARGE CLASS IS CONFIRMED IN CATHOLIC CHURCH Confirmation services were held at St. Bartholomew's church in Murrayville Sunday afternoon at 2:30, when Rt. Rev. Bishop James A.

Griffin, D. D. confirmed a large class, assisted by Rev. Thomas Costello of Carrollton, Rev. John Clancy of Jerseyville and Rev.

C. S. Bell. The members of the class were Geraldine Lucille Burns, Teresa Irene Ring, Loretta Margaret Lonergan, Ethel Ring, Mary Lucille McCarthy, Margaret Irene McCarthy, Helen Louise Schlemmer, Mary Ellen Lonergan, Mary Helena Winters, Alma Louise Coleman, Margaret Frances Burns, Teresa Jeanette Connolly, Della Mary Schlemmer, Hilda Cecelia Schlemmer, Irene Johanna Coleman, Mary Elizabeth Ann Lonergan, Emily Rose Lonergan, Catherine Agnes Lonergan, Mary Agnes Sullivan, Marie Bernice McGrath, Bernice Elizabeth Lonergan, Alice Cecelia Lonergan, Patricia Frances Lonergan, Mary Catherine Flynn, Wilhelm' Thomas Ormond, Richard John Ormond, Charles Francis Coleman, Thomas Aloysuis Hobbs, Raymond Francis Tarzwell, Joseph Andrew Hobbs. Robert Anthony Sheehan, William Eugene Reardon, John Joseph Winters, James Bernard Carrigan, Bernard Gerald Tarzwell, John Francis Ring, James William Lonergan, Robert Paul Lonergan, Francis Joseph Lonergan, Francis Joseph Flynn.

HOLD FINAL RITES FOR EBER BAUSER IN MEREDOSIA, Meredosia, Sept. 22-The remains of little Ebert Bauser, 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bauser of Hamburg, was brought here Thursday afternoon and taken to the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Rausch, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Ebert Eugene Bauser, son of James and Edna Bauser of Hamburg, was born October 31, 1929 and departed this life September 17, 1930, aged 10 months and 17 days. He had been ailing for the past three weeks and later developed bronchial pneumonia, which caused his death. Those left to mourn his departure are his grief stricken parents, six sisters, Taza, Irene, Leota, Lucille, Sadie and Eula and one brother, James Jr. One brother, Ewel, preceded him in death sixteen yeas ago.

He also leaves the following grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rausch and Eli Bauser and other relatives and friends. Hold Rites. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Rausch, Friday the 19th at two p. conducted by Rev. G. G.

Maple. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. John Leach. Hymns sung were "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Precious Jewels" and were sung by Mrs. C.

G. Wegehoft and Mrs. T. W. Burdick.

DANVILLE FIRM TO WIDEN, PAVE NEW STREET HERE The contract for the widening and paving of Alley A from street to West Beecher avenue, was let yesterday afternoon by the local board of improvements to the R. McCalman Construction company of Danville. The amount of the Danville firm's bid was $19,983. It is expected that work will begin in a few days. However, the work of paving canrot until buildings on the ground to be paved have been removed.

The local improvements board will meet this morning to let the contract for removing the buildings. DEATHS Henry Tandy Henry Tandy passed away at 6:45 o'clock Monday at his residence, 757 N. Fayette street. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body was removed to the Gillham Funeral Home.

IN CIRCUIT COURT The Jacksonville Transfer and Storage company is plaintiff, in a suit in assumpsit filed yesterday in circuit court against Mary L. Ranson, alleging damages amounting to $500. Only the praecipe in the case was filed. OFFICERS DISCUSS PLANS Officers of the Congregational church brotherhood conferred yesterday afternoon in the office of Dr. George Drennan.

The meeting called for -thirty was devoted to a discussion of plans for the coming year. I EIGHTH GRADE GLEE! CLUB ELECTS PEGGY SULLIVAN AS HEAD Annual Election of Junior High School Class is Held The Eighth Grade Glee club of the Junior High school, directed by Miss Hopper, has chosen officers as follows: Pres. -Peggy Sullivan. Pyatt. Secretary--Eliza Ellen Wright.

Treasurer--Clair Cotton. Asst. treasurer- Joyce Waters. Librarians--Maxine Stout, Melvina Ferguson, Eleanor Brodmarkle. Pianist--Comilla Higgins.

The members: Ellen Virginia Rudisell, Ruth Moxan, Vivian Taylor, Jean Lothian, Mary Fernandes, Martha Dean Miller, Fern Seymour, Bettie Seegar Eleanor Large, Unice Buchanan, Myrtle Denny, Marian Wright, Becky Pyatt, Joyce Waters, Elizabeth Grogan, Melvina Ferguson, Margaret Rhodes, Margaret Lacey, Eliza Ellen Wright, Armeda Smith, Roberta Reid, Nylene Sturdy, Margaret McCarty, Ruth Spink, Dorothy McCarthy, Mary Wright, Georgeann O'Rear, Martha Jane Coultas, Clair Cotton, Lula Russell, Dorothy Crews, Mary Lee Lewis, Mary Antle, Elizabeth Tinsley, Bettie Claire Woltman, Melma Jean Ewert, Maxine Stout, Alice Busey, Mary Elizabeth Spalding, Eloise Ingrams, Georgia Felsh, Mary White, Virginia Dyer, Fern Williams, Betty Butterfield, Mildred Souza, Audrey McFarland, Florence Tribble, Jenny Jameson, Emma Holly, Louise Drake, Betty Herman, Peggy Sullivan, Helen Lee Woolsey, Hilda Roodhouse, Gertrude May, Ruth Kendall, Eleanor Brodmarkle, Ruth Harris. Phillys Merry, Constance Davis, Kathryn Skinner, Mary Ethel Lewis, Jacklyn Curry, Becky Pyatt, Geraldine Wilson, Ivadale Henderson, Jane Deppe, Fern Williams, Ruth Day, Gertrude Bourn. SCOTT RESIDENTS ATTEND REUNION IN MASON COUNTY Bluffs, Sept. 22-Mr. and Mrs.

J. F. Adkins and family attended the Adkin's family reunion at the home of Mrs. Martha Johnson near Saidora, Sunday. A basket dinner was served on the west lawn at noon.

Representatives from the following places were present: Springfield, Peoria, Chandlerville, Beardstown, Bluffs and Saidora. The last reunion was held in 1927. Six deaths have occurred since that time. Rev. Grant Adkins, Montana, brother John Adkins, Nevada, sister, Mrs.

Rachel Williams, Saidora, Mrs. James Williams, son Lawrence, Beardstown and Mr. Davidson. Uews Briefs Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Plowman of St. Jo, were called to Payson by the illness and death of the former's sister, Mrs. Clara Kilsey, accompanied his sister, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Strahan to their home in Bluffs for a few days visit. Elliott Moore spent Sunday and Monday with friends in Beardstown. The 500 club, E. O. will hold their first meeting of the club year at the home of Mrs.

Harry Geisendorfer Oct. Ist. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Marsh, Mrs.

Lyle Husband and Mrs. Vortman, teachers in the Lutheran Sunday school gave a picnic and basket dinner for their pupils, 43 in number, at the fish hatchery north of Meredosia Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Burl Bridgman, Dr. and Mrs.

E. C. Thorn were calling on Kenneth Bridgman, Sunday. Mr. Bridgman is taking a business course at the Gem City Business.

college, in Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Baulos, and daughter, June Eloise, Miss and Emma Korty visited the Manate Garden at Louisiana, Sunday. They laso visited Bowling Green, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Hayes and children and Mrs.

Julia Harding of Clayton, who is a guest at the Hayes home, visited in Springfield Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Bingham and son Robert were visitors in Springfield Monday. Mrs. Art Boulware and cousin, little Martha Convers were business visitors in Hannibal, Saturday. Ed Fowler is a business visitor in Lanesville. W.

R. C. MEMBERS VISIT VETS HOSPITAL Mrs. Della Coleman, department president, and Mrs. Luella Fairbanks, department inspector of the Woman's Relief Corps, who attended the district convention here Saturday, remained over the week and made a thoro inspection the living conditions of World War soldiers at the Jacksonville state hospital.

They were guests of Mrs. Zola Miller Donahoe, state chairman of the hospital service committee of the W.R.C., who conducted them on their inspection. Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Fairbanks expressed themselves as highly pleased with the conditions under which the disabled veterans live, and with care and attention they are receiving.

Mrs. Coleman stated that the Woman's Relief Corps, which has devoted its time and finances largely to the care of civil war veterans, has now turned a good portion of its funds to the car of veterans of the World War, owing to the rapid thinning of the G.A.R. ranks. Both officers were outspoken in their praise of the hospital management for the care which the boys are receiving at the Jacksonville institution. Mrs.

Coleman, the department president, who has spent considerable time visiting and inspecting the various hospitals in this section of the country, was especially pleased at the many extra attractions which the boys here receive and expressed the wish that other hospitals might use Jacksonville as a model. Aside from the inspection the visit was made to ascertain what additional service, if any, the Illinois W.R.C. could render to hospital management. LYNNVILLE CLASS TO MEET The Friendship Class of the Lynnville M. E.

Sunday school will hold its monthly social and business meetof Roscoe Mawson, one ing Thursday, evening at the home quarter of a mile west of the Point church. HOW TIME FLIES One Year Ago Today Alphonse "Scarface Al" Capone, Chicago gangland leader, apparently believes that if succeed try, try again." Through his Philadelphia lawyers, Capone today started another proceeding to have himself released from the eastern state penitentiary. A garage and a Pontiac sedan was destroyed by fire northeast of the city o'clock this morning. The Jacksonville Fire Department was called to the scene but because of the and the considrable headway had been gained water, the fire, the firemen were helpless. Kansas City became the mecca for aeronautical men of the country with the beginning of a nine-day international air circus, ushered in by the takeoff of seven entrants a twoday 500-mile derby, A number of the Jacksonville residents are interested in the annual tour of the Art Extension committee which begins at Springfield and Old Salem September 29, and ends on the North Shore and in Chicago Oct.

4. The local contest of the AtwaterKent national radio audition will be held in the music hall of the Illinois Woman's College on next Monday evening. 25 Years Ago Today The new Wabash freight depot is now almost completed, the workmen having finished laying the concrete floor last night, and all. that is left to be done is a little interior carpenter work. The Lemp company just completed building which Brewing, facs on East College street.

The beer depot is about 100 feet in length and has a cold storage capacity of over two car loads of beer, four car loads of case goods, two car loads of empty cases, and one case load of empty kegs. The basement will be used for the storage of flasks and other miscellaneous stock. Professor G. H. Darwin of the chair of astronomy and experimental philosophy at Cambridge in an address before the British association at Johannesburg, South Africa, advanced astounding theories, several of which concern the new element.

radium. Radium, he says, is more powerful than dynamite--an ounce of it being able 10.000 tons 8 mile high. Special dispatches from Washington -Tardy recognition is to be given by the administration to the popular demand for reform in the existing methods of financing political campaigns in a bill to be introduced in the next Congress. 50 Years Ago Today Last night a certain gentleman fatally stabbed his brother. The affray ensued from hard words and whisky.

For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys: Partly cloudy weather, light local rains, winds shifting to east and south; stationary or slowly falling, barometer, slight raise in temperature. Long John Wentworth remarked at the beginning of the campaign that newspapers left nothing for political orators to say on the stump. "All we can do is to repeat the points made catch every point will be effecthe editors. are quick to They, tive and we can only echo their shots." said Mr. Wentworth.

The Journal is informed by one of its lady advertisers that of eighteen customers who came to her in one day, fifteen of them informed her that they were brought by her local notice in The Journal. It was only six lines long and cost but a trifle, but paid her well. REV. C. H.

THRALL DELIVERS FIRST SERMON IN CITY Rev. C. H. Thrall delivered his opening sermons Sunday as the new pastor of Centenary M. E.

church. There was a good attendance the morning and evening services. The Sunday school showed an increase in attendance, There was a large number of students in the lege and high school classes. The Epworth league also had an interesting meeting, with a large attendance. Rev.

Thrall took his morning text from Ge. 26:18, which tells of Isaac digging again the wells used by his father Abraham. The speaker emphasized the that Christians must hold to which are fact, old, good and fundamental, while ing to solve the problems of the ent. The fundamental things he pointed out were Bible study, the prayer life and public worship. In the evening Rev.

Thrall spoke on "Fellowship," reviewing the lives of six of the Apostles, differing in every possible respect; yet these men were held firmly together by a bond of fellowship. Rev. Thrall will move his family personal effects here from Pittsfield tomorrow and occupy the Centenary parsonage. His son, Robert Thrall, entered high school here today. Woodson Woodson, Sept.

Pansy Circle Class of the Presbyterian church has postponed its prize social from Friday evening indefinitely. Mrs. Glen Miss Leitha Raffety of Sinclair are guests at the home of relatives here. Miss Stella Blackburn of near Jacksonville is a guest at the home of her friend Miss Evelyn Megginson. Lloyd Scott and Miss Helen Seymour were guests here Sunday evening at the home of relatives.

Mrs. Ruby White is nursing her sister. Mrs. Ray Gaulman, and little daughter at Woodriver. Mrs.

Sadie Gallagher entertained as guests Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Self and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. F. E. McCurley and daughter. Mary Moon, and Mr.

and Mrs. H. N. Goacher and family, all of Jacksonville. VISIT IN SPRINGFIELD 1 Mrs.

Sarah Boyce and Mrs. Oliver Hamm and chlidren spent unday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge and famlily of Springfield. HOMER BRADNEY NAMED SERVICE LEGION OFFICER Jacksonville Veteran of the World War to Direct Division Activities Lamont Gilmore of Roodhouse drove to Jacksonville le yesterday to settle business affairs here.

Wirt Morris of Merritt completed business arrangements in this city on Monday. J. S. Hall of Bath was a business visitors in this city Monday. W.

W. Hanback Murrayville spent Monday calling on business acquaintances in this city. Mrs. C. W.

Andrews was a visitor in Jacksonville yesterday from Concord. W. L. Edwards of Murrayville drove to this city on Monday to spend the day here. Miss Evelyn Rimbey of Murrayville was shopper in Jacksonville stores yesterday.

Miss Mildred Marlow of White Hall was among the out of town visitors in this city. Edward Irlam and daughter of Woodson visited with friends in Jacksonville yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. McClure of Virginia motored to this city on Monday for a stay of several hours. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott of Scottville were visitors in Jacksonville yesI terday.

FUNERALS Mrs. Carey G. Wood Funeral services for Mrs. Carey G. Wood were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev.

Glen J. Schillerstrom, pastor State Street Presbyterian church. Burial was in Diamond Grove cemetery. Bearers were Vaught, M. M.

Crum, F. E. Farrell, John Johnson, lie Robert Patterson and P. V. Coover.

The flowers were caried for by Miss Davis and Miss Annabel Crum and Mrs. D. L. Hardin sang two solos with Mrs. Ralph Hutchinson at the organ.

William B. Mcintire Impressive services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Gillham Home for William Barlow McIntire, whose death occurred Saturday afternoon after a two year period of declining health. Rev. M. L.

Pontius of Central Christian church and Rev. L. M. Westrate of First, units Baptist of the church Masonic officiated, order and participated in the funeral and burial. Harmony Lodge, A.

F. A. conducted a ritual as a part in the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. D.

L. Hardin with Miss Rhoda Olds as accompanist. The floral tributes were cared for by Misses Ethel Stewart, Iva Stewart and Lorine Stewart. The remains were taken to Union cemetery near Pisgah, with members of Hospitaller Commandery, Knights Templar, providing an escort. Casket bearers were Byron Stewart, John Stewart, Leon Stewart, Jack Stewart, Charles W.

Boston and O. K. Taylor. Mrs. Elvira Graff Services for Mrs.

Elvira Graff were held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian Home for the where for twelve she Aged. matron and a guest. At the conclusion of the services here the funeral cortege moved to Ashland where final rites were conducted at the M. E. church.

Dr. M. L. Pontius of Central Christian church was the officiating minister at services. Music was rendered by Mrs.

D. L. Hardin. care of the flowers were Mrs. W.

W. Gillham, Mrs. W. H. Self, Mrs.

S. W. Babb and Miss Florence Rice. Casket bearers at the service here were Dr. C.

H. Hopper, Felix Sims, W. H. Self, George T. Douglas, S.

W. Babb and Henry Smith. At Ashland the bearers included Charles Bennett, Fred Hagen, Raymond Mau, Julian Timian, Frank Graff and John Graff. Interment was in Ashland cemetery where members of Mrs. Graff's family buried.

August. Braker August Braker, formerly of Ashland, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam Courier, near New Berlin, Saturday. Decedent was born in Germany, April 18, 1849, and came to America in 1873. In May of that year he was married to Fredericka Man, and they made their home on a farm near Ashland.

His wife preceded him in death, Feb. 7, 1928. To this union were born seven children: Mrs. Anna Visser, Virden; August Braker, Pleasant Plains; Braker, Prentice; William Braker, Alexander; Mrs. Etta Couand Mrs.

Sophia Casson, New Berlin; and Fred, who died in infancy. survived by twentyseven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Sam Courier Monday at 1 o'clock and at the Pleasant Plains Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Rev.

H. E. Jacobs had charge of the services. Burial was made in Pleasant Plains cemetery. Franklin Franklin, Sept.

and Mrs. F. H. Metcalf spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in Decatur. Mrs.

Lula Schaber and daughter of Jacksonville were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rawlings. Miss Helen Bryant of Jacksonville spent Sunday here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Adrian Bryant. Minnie Spires spent Sunday with her parents, and Mrs. Otto Spires. Mrs. Robert Ryan and son of Chicago are visiting at the home of Charles Watts and family.

Misses Leota and Monsolette Seymour of Jacksonville spent Sunday in Franklin. Miss Ethel Bland spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jolly motored to Springfield visiting with relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Huston Cowgur of Jacksonville were Sunday visitors with Mrs.

Jessie Brewer and family. Miss Nell Price left this week for St. Louis where she will visit with her sister, Mrs. Carrie Wilkinson. Arthur G.

Poorman, Chicago Legion yesterday Heights, commander, of the Americal nounced the appointment of Homer G. Bradney of this city, as servic organization officer of the thin division, comprising four congres sional districts. The re-organizatio1 of the state service department as mandate of the state convention, hell at Aurora recently, provides for th appointment of a service officer fo each division of the state. The ap pointment was recommended Divisional Commander Paul Ruppe of Beardstown. The Jacksonville post of the Legio1 has offered free office space for MI Bradney, at the Memorial Home, an the new service officer will assumi his duties there this week.

A program for Mr. Bradney ha been outlined by the executive com mittee of the third division, for thi care of service men who are in nee; of hospitalization or other assistance While Mr. Bradney will be located 1r this city he will be subject to thi call of the divisional commander. It was stated yesterday that Leste: R. Benston, department service of ficer, expects to conduct a school i1 Chicago when instruction will be giver to newly appointed divisional servici officials, relative to legislation for veterans of the World war.

The local man is well qualified t4 carry on the service and organization program of the veterans. having served as time service officer for dis veterans of the Jacksonvilli State, hospital for several months Mr. Bradney is also past commander of the local post of the Legion anc grand chef de gare passe of the Forty and Sight. The counties in which Mr. Bradne; will work include Hancock, Hender.

son, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island Warren, Adams, Fulton, Henry, Knox Schuyler, Bureau, Marshall, Peoria Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, Ford. Liv. ington, Logan, McLean, Woodford Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Jersey Mason, Menard, Morgan, Pike anc Scott. MRS. SPRINGER OF TOLEDO IS DEAD; WAS BORN HERE Word has been received here of the death of Mrs.

Olive Dawson Springer, which occurred at :1 o'clock Friday night at the home of her daughter, in Toledo. O. The deceased was born and reared in this city and will be remembered by a number of local residents. Mrs. Springer was the daughter of the late Edward L.

and Olive Dawson, well known residents of this city in earlier years. When a young woman she was united marriage with Henry J. Springer, who survives her She also leaves two children: Mrs. O. J.

Walley of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. William H. Springer of Chicago. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Susie F.

Watson, a former resident of this city but who now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Allan, in Riggston. Mrs. Watson and Mrs.

ALJan left last night. for Chicago, where funeral services will be held and burial made today. Winchester Winchester, Sept. 22-Mr. and Mrs.

Ira Henry and Miss Helen Darr of Homer, Illinois, and Dale Henry were visitors Sunday and Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Henry here. The Phillips Gas company has purchased the White Rock here. The same individuals, stationer, will have charge.

Those visiting in St. last Sunday include Mrs. Lois Hamilton, Mrs. Fern Coultas, Misses Nellie Lashmet, Ethel McClure, and Lela Cowper. Dr.

H. H. Fletcher of Quincy was a visitor Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.

M. Smithson. Miss Matilda Thompson, who is a student nurse at the Passavant Memorial Hospital, was a week end visitor with her parents here. Mrs. Russell Herbert and daughter, Kathleen, left Monday for Minneapolis, where Kathleen will enter school.

Mrs. Henry Pieper and little grand daughter, Joyce Stewart, are visiting Mrs. Piper's parents Mir. and Mrl Marsh Green. The youngest son of Mrs.

Rena Campbell entered the hospital at Jacksonville Monday morning for treatment. Officers of the Scott county Faim Bureau have announced a summary of the T. B. testing work as follows: Herds tested for T. B.

.1017 Cattle tested .7065 Cattle reacted 15 Herds 12 Total cattle in above 151 Per cent of inspection Dr. Bell, the veterinary in charge, stated that the figures would be sent to Washington, D. and Scott county would soon receive an accreditation certificate. The way to keep the T. B.

germ from spreading is to have the testing done before the disease becomes serious and widespread. Richard Ward was arrested for drunkenness and fined $5 and costs. Mrs. Noble McLaughlin of Alsey is ill at her home with typhoid fever. EyMr? THE CLUB MEMBERS HOLD FIRST MEET Members of "The Club" were assembled last evening at the Corner Cupboard Tea Room in an informal get-together which marked their first meeting since the summer months.

Daniel T. Cloud took charge of the discussion which was devoted largely to talking over experiences past vacation period. Plans were also considered for the first regular meeting when Pres. C. H.

Rammelkamp will address the group. DAUGHTER BORN Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kemp of east of the city, a daughter on Monday morning, Sept. 22nd..