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Women's Bank Ass'n Mag. asine Praises Miss Meyer For Work At Houston Morrison, Jan. in the city hnve received from Houston. a ropy of the A. B.

W. N. E. W. which Is the official orpin of the Association of Bank Women, the last four letters signifying its nation wide program.

including north, ens', west, and BOUtll. The paper contains a very interesting account of the fifth annual convention of the association -which was held at Houston, Oct. 24 to 28. A former Morrison girl. Miss Ern- Xna Leah Meyer, played an import- nnt part in the consummation of plans which made it so great a success, as Indicated Sn comments from the pen of Miss Mina M.

Brurre, chairman of the general convent ion committee, from which quote briefly. is A TO BS "NOT Morrison, 111., Jan. (Special) C'-iirncc hnd a from r.rrlous or fata! injury afternoon at tha home of his brothrr-ln-lftw, "William Lri.wrcnce Strafton, a 12 year L-uI, handling rifio which hr fhoKRht. was not. loaded.

It was dts- chnrpwi, the shot entering Clarence Silr.bee's left limb just below the knee cap. An picture located the bullet and it will be removed, Aside from being stiff, the young man is not suffering from the eccS- drnt to the leg. Move To Los Angeles Morrison, 111., Jan. and Mrs. R.

M. Lewis, former Morrison residents, who have been living in Hayward, have recently taken up their residence in Los Angrlrs, where Mr. Lewis has taken position in the schools. Mr. Lewis was for a number of years principal of the high school of Morrison.

Farewell Party Morrison, 111., Jan. 28. (Special). A group of friends of Miss Eleanor Meyer were entertained in her honor Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Barrett. Sixteen enjoyed a social Texas, and the end of ninR with bridge. Miss Meyer left October, the place chosen for the convention seemed every far away nnd. the dnto so late as to preclude the attendance of many of our members. However the result of quest iormire r-ent out made it seem clear that it would be unwise to abandon tho convention for 1327, and at the board meeting held in March it vouxl to go forward with plans for organization.

It is doubtful if any other decision could have been long sustained in view of the energy and enthusiasm with our Houston representative, Miss Emma Leah Meyer, assumed the heroic task of organizing our work in Houston. Undaunted by the fact that she was then our sole rep- rcsciitativc in that city, she laid her plans and very soon a hast of Houston's splendid business women rallied to her support. "Under the leadership of Miss Meyer ns chairman of the hospitality committee, a program was conceived and carried through that in point of thoughtful detail and gen- Friday lor her new home in Cedar Rapids. Out Of Hospital Morrison. 111., Jan.

Joseph wrote friends here Friday that his father was discharged from the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago Wednesday and is getting along nicely, following an operation of recent weeks. This is good news to the many friends of the family in Morrison. Burial At Morrison Morrison, 111., Jan. remains of Mrs. Lena Kent Horner, a former resident of Proph- ctstown nnd later of Morrison, were brought to this city Friday afternoon for interment in Grove Hill, where a short service was held.

Married At Morrison Morrison, 111., Jan. D. Grady and Miss Myrtle Graham of DesMoines. Iowa, ob- crouii provision was a challenge to I tained a license to wed in this city I FOE Erie, III. 2S.

Orris was 10 years old Wccl-1 nrsday and in honor of the event her lather. Hoy Cocking, grtv? party for at their home. The hours were from 4 io 6 and vsrtous Indoor garnfts were features of pn- 'enainment until o'elrwfc, -when r-upprr nt a table, which wns an red and -white, with iflrgp red and white birthday cake with for a centre plrce. The company was composed of the following little girt friends; Khae Dean Finnicutn, Ruth and Lois Potter, Ruth Amy Turner, Cheryl Anson, Norma Lovejoy, Ipithleen Riordon, Dolores Shortridge, Rhae Pickcns, Anne Elizabeth Pfundstein, Emma Jane Piundstcin. Mrs.

Sara Finnicum ami Miss Helen Hllbish assisted in the cntertairtment and serving. SHOWER FOR MR. AMD MES. MARSHAKGS IH GBNESEE TOWH West Genesee, 111., Jan. 38.

shower was held at the Charles Mock home on Thursday evening, honoring the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Marshang, who were married Jan, 21. There were 46 present to enjoy the happy time and on oyster supper was served. Mr.

and Mrs. Marshang received a number of beautiful presents. Mr. Marshang Is a son of John Marshang of Jordan township. The bride was formerly Miss Bessie Mock, The is daughter of Mr, and Mrs.

Chas Mock of Genesee. The young people are highly esteemed by all who know them and their many friends extend best wishes for a happy future. Mr. and Mrs. Marshang will move March 1 to a farm in Jordan township whlsli the groom has rented.

Erie. Illinois, Newton tfiwnsWp CSasBjsnss- ity club held an all nmting Thursday at the home of Harry Hoivland. Tire husbajisls of the members wrrr guests of the eltib boinitronr. dinner serried, at noon. ing program given: instrumental duet, Rowland find Mrs.

Ruth Vocal duet, Mr. and Mfs, Btarv Rowland. Piano solo, Mrs. Ella Vocal duct, Nettie KowJannJ Fred Slocumb. Vocal trio, Mrs.

Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Slocmnb. Readings, Mrs. Carrie Piano solo, Mrs.

Ruth Blocttmb. Readings, Rev. Edwards ojf AI- bany. The program was closed with prayer by Rev. Edwards, ami tiss remainder of the afternoon was passed socially.

The officers of the Comraiajlty club are as follows: President, Mrs. Bessie Hawk; first vice president, Mrs. Anna Eddy; second president, Mrs. Leah Finnlcura; secretary. Miss Belle Bteau; Mrs.

Martlia Slaymaker. the imagination. When on July 9 Mi.s.<> Meyer submitted 'her report, of preliminary plans and the personnel of her committee, it was an impressive record of achievement and no less of loyalty and whole hearted cooperation which the business women of Houston had given to their own bank woman and fcl- Friday and were married by Justice A. R. Baird.

Like New Type Lyndon, Jan. Housemold Science Meets At Nelson Nelson. 111., Jan. A very interesting nil day meeting of the Harmon Household Science club was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Carl Janssen, who was assisted in entertaining by her niece.

Miss Evelyn Janssen at Nelson. A tine scramble dinner was served at noon, which was followed by a short business session. The club opened their meeting by all singing after which the secretary. Miss Elizabeth Wolfe, gave her report. A very enjoyable talk on, "How to Judge Good Toweling" was given by Mrs.

Howard readers. The Gazette Is progressive and up-to-date in every way and this added improvement was a sur- citizen." Miss Meyer served as vice chair- i man of the general convention com- roittce, chairman of the hospitality rlvcd on ruesda i'- PABTY HONORS DAUGHTER Nelson, Jan. Mrs. Walter Thompson delightfully entertained a number of her daughter's school friends Thursday afternoon at her home in Kelson. The happy occasion was In honor of Miss Helen's tenth birthday.

The guests enjoyed a fine time playing games and in contests, after which Mrs, Thompson served daiaty lunch. All enjoyed a splendid time and Miss Helen was remembered with many pretty gifts from her friends. The supper was i jo nnd during the gaeste were entertained several selections by tlK Park qimrtn of Sterling, ate nstMc war. furnished by tbfs ilOTj'ajsters or- chrrtra of Savmsmm, Later ta UMS cvenlnsc ths csnelsertrsj. furnished imiMc for the dame, The Young Men's class 01 the Hop'' Evangelical church are preparins: for the annual Father anrt Son b.inqiwt.

to beheld Web. Juflfre O. M. Grove of Rift. and Rev.

I. Schweitzer of .11 be t.he speaker 'the evening, CAST! PLAY" AT Lyndon, Jazs, (Special) Dew, of the gram- mnr room of the Lyndon school reports that $21 was cleared aboue cxpenr.es by ths play pupils gave on Wednesday night The cast of characters of the play "The Rejuvenation of Uncle HI," was as folows: Hiram Gibson." Heskett Blagg. "Alex Price," Donald Button. 1 Arthur Gere." Ice Teach. "Benny Landers, 1 Boger Bowen.

"Bert Miles," CecU Gardner. "Rastus Whits," Ludwig Casscns. "Aunt Hetty Pierson," Marian Pox. "Anna Bears," LucUe Bender. "Hilda Meyers," Ixurene Thormahlen.

"Fanny Spencer," Irene Wagen- echi. "Mabel Crane." Geneva Wldle, "Rcta Talbot," Boris Ahrera. "Lucindy Jackson," Cora Teach. The solo parts were taken by Donald Bowen and Roger Bowen. shop, liifes else, Mr.

Waller to age Mg tmsm upelled right Chadwick Lutheran Chadwick, 111., Jan. at the First Evangelical Lutheran church are announced as follows by the pastor. Rev. W. Bridges: Sunday school at "The Growing Fame of Jesus." Lesson, Mark Morning worship 10:30.

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Matt. Luther league service will be conducted at 7:30 instead of 6:30. A special program is being presented. A pageant, "Under the Cross," will be given.

ERIE Erie, 111., Jan. 23. (Special.) committee, and as a member of the program, entertainment and publicity committee. She is vice president of the southwestern division of the Philip' ROD'S," who" has Association of Bank Women. Her treatment in a Davenport hospital bank connection in Houston Is that for several months for 'kldnsy trou- of assistant cashier of the Guaranty i hie, with complications, was brought National Bank of that city.

Miss to his home in Erie Thursday Dur- Meyer is a of Frank Meyer ing his absence his wife has been or this city and of Henry Meyer, i with their son, Wesley Roos who has recently moved to Cedar and family. Mrs. C. D. Hannon lias been confined to her bed for the past few days, with an illness resulting from a cold.

and Mrs. Glen Sawyer and daughter Glendplyn are staying Rapids from here. an instructive talk on A collection was then token for the flower fund. The delegate appointed to attend the state meeting at Waukegan is Mrs. Bernard Wolfe, Mrs.

C. L. Lane will serve as alternate. The meeting was closed in due form, and the remainder or the afternoon was enjoyed socially, by hav-' ing three guessing contests, which Mrs. Chas.

Beard, Mrs. Bes- sse Wolf and Miss Florence Swartz! were awarded the first prizes. The: consolation prizes were given to! Mrs. Clifford Clymer and Mrs. Clif-! ford-Poisel.

The. next meeting will be held nest month. NELSON BRIEFS Nelson, 111.. Jan. Mr.

and Mrs. John Nelsoj Dorothy of Dixon callers at the James MiOer borne Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Kane and children who recently moved from Chicago to Sterling spent Thursday BAPTIST LADIES' AID HAS ELECTION Mormon, 111., Jan.

the meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church, which was held at the home of Mrs. C. E. Stinton Thursday, officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- President, Mrs. J.

F. Reed; vice president, Mrs. C. E. Stinton; secretary, Mrs.

H. E. Miles; treasurer, Mrs. M. W.

Reynolds. Stand- ins? committees were appointed and tin: closing hour socially. Boy Scouts Already In National Organization Morrison. 111.. Jan.

with the former's mother. Mrs. Sarah Sawyer, for the present, while the furnace in the house they have occupied in the eastern part of town is being'repaired, as the house has been without sufficient heat. Mr. Sawyer has recently disposed of nisi interests in the Wood and Sawyer! grocery store, and contemplates go- Ing to Colorado later in the season, Ben Green, who has been practically helpless, is reported to be improving, and can now walk around the the assistance of ms Strawberry Growers Protecting Plants Lyndon.

111.. Jan. Strawberry growers have covered their beds with a mulch of straw this week. The next six weeks will be the hardest on the plants of any of the whole year, because of the freezing nnd thawing in alternation which would injure the vines unless protected by the straw that insures against material injury because of the sudden changes. Mr." and Mrs.

J. F. Kennedy accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Hans Morath of Sterling to JacSssmvUle, Friday where they visited Mr.

Morath's brother, who is confined in a sanitarium there. K. F. Seibolt transacted business in Dixon Friday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. E. D. Stitzel attended the "Rainbow party" given Friday evening at the Elk's club in Sterling. Mrs.

Anna Lennox returned to her home in Dixon Saturday, after staying several weeks at the Frank Parks home, where she has been assisting Mrs. Parks, who has been in poor health. An erroneous impression was Kivcn publicity in tho recent article on the Chamber of Commerce din- and conlerent-e. The talks given tin- Boy Scout- to the raising ot the required quota for affiliation with the Kockford council and not the National Scout organization, of which the local scouts tire already members. in the interest ol work were relative near Lyndon i as a to spend the winter wluler Morrison Sick List Morrison.

Jan. M. of South Cherry! Mreet, who has been in much iiu-'j piiirtd health in recent weeks, lias! been removed to the home of his son, H. V. ui Fast Slain fitru.jt.

where he v.ili rruiam until F. D. of vicinity, v.h:, jor is in a very condition. are occupying Mrs, Minnie Mason's house. Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Turner six-til Wednesday at RocS Island and visited the Enos Anderson family former residents of Erie. They made the acquaintance of the month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lundeen.

who has been named Donna Kay. Mrs. Lundeen was formerly Miss Mildred Anderson. and Mrs. Will Hawk and Mr.

Fred Slocumb of Newton were dinner guests of Mr Mrs. Arthur Hawk Friday Recovering In Chicago Nelson, Jan. Mrs. Walter Smith was a passenger to Chicago Thursday morning, where she spent the dey with her brother. Charles Bolivar, who is confined in St.

Luke's hospital there. Mr. Bolivar is getting along nicely and i will be discharged in a couple ofj weeks if his fractured jaw is healed i satisfactorily at that time. He will' then return to the home of his sister ui Nekon. Helson Sunday School Nelson, Union Sunday school services will be held Sunday at the Nelsta school I house.

The lesson topic will be, Growing Fame of Jesus." A large attendance is desired and a welcome is extended to all K. F. Scibolt, superintendent. by to hi .1 li.iY:;. Morris home MORRISON BRIEFS FVnton, Jan.

and Mrs M. S. Elliott arid Mr. and Mrs. L.

Wright were business callers in Fulton Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sealer and daughter, of Freepcrt. called on re3- aih'es in Fenton Suiiduy.

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Inwl entertained Mr.

nnd Mrs. Fred Vandw- chr.f of Ciurden Plain Tuesdav. Ml an' Us '1 lj i -j GHADWICK BRIEFS Chadwick, HI, Jan. -Mrs. Sam Spahr and Mrs, George Etnyrdk who have been having a siege of flu.

are some better. Master Orville Haag and Mrs. Glen Seidenfoerg are recovering very nicely from their recent operations. Gail I-amoreaux, wno been seriously ill with pneumonia, is recovering nicely. The annual Masonic banquet of Chadwick lodge No.

8S7, A. p. and A. was held at the Community building on Thursday evening, Jan. 28.

About 125 members and friends wrc present Ice Gorge Moves On Lyndon. 111., Jan. ice gorge has moved downstream and it is reported that the river is Jtree of ice to a point below the bridge. An old river man states that if the ice goes out of the river in January, no matter how cold the weather becomes afterward the river never freezes over again during the remainder of winter. M.

S. Waller Buys Shop Lyndon, Jan. because of an error in writing or an error in type, the letting or an error in type, the letter making M. Waller's name read M. R.

Nailer, in item in regard to his repurchasing his old Qoiio Gait and Corns, Hi, Jan. Fred of Rock FftHo is visiting aS the home of her dmusM-er, Mrs. Pml Mrs. Clarence Allen Is confines to her horns because of fltoess. Henry Oerkln has been in Ro- for the past west not been well for some time and went there for consultation.

Mrs. Clarence Dennymnd Infant daughter arrives! at the home of Mrs, Benny's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monday from the Sterling hospital. Mrs.

Lawrence Shonte and 4augh- Mr. and Mrs, Jtejes Hopkftis and son Jason and Mrs. E. M. Robinson motored to Fulton Monday to Ttslt Mends and relatives.

Mrs. J. Zadnichek and daughter returned to their home in Lombard Wednesday after visiting for several days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Agnew, attending ho- sister, Channisn's -mar- to BdwW Chase. mm HELP Sfefenew Banlifcod fey Mrs. Ninas Matteaon, 208. Oxford.

N. It had not been for your could not Lave dons ebtmld bare done. Mother told ma of Lydla K. Vegetable Compound, anti I hat! mid la different papers what It had done for dff- -womeo. Efto wanted me to try It, sonsySHJB- band got me cno bottlo at first; then I took two others.

NOW I am- feeling qn I to etroUR Rgaln." hirs. Ernest Tangnar of says oho -was ill for ftrar years and could not sleep Bigots or go out on the street 6oe read about the Vegetable Compound and decided to try It. After tatelng eight bottles she wae able to do all her and go anywhere and Is quite herself again. This dependable Vegetabla Compound IB household word In thousands of homes. fourtli tion la now learning: the merit of LydJa Pinfcham's Compound.

If this medicine naa helped other -women, why shoaldn'fc It bslp you? At your STATEMENT OF EESOUECES AND LIABILITIES OF The Fkst Trust OF STEBUNO, ILLINOIS At the close of business on the 31st day of December, 1928, as shown tiy tho annual report mado by tho said bank as a trtfst company, to the Auditor of Public Accounts of tho Stiitc of Illinois, pursuant to law, anil (lied in tho office of tho said Auditor of Public Accounts on the 31st day of December. 1927. RESOURCES 1, on Real Kstate 5 206,824.61 Loans on. Collateral Hccurity Other XJ. S.

Government Investments 92,008.10 OtSu-r UonU.s Ktocka i.j Banking House. Furniture and 2,387.75 Other Itcal 32,374.63 Due from Cush and Other Cash Resources 229,227.03 Other Resources 63,509.42 Total Resources .11,151,617.25 LIABILITIES Capital Stock i 50,000.00 Surplus 50.000.00 Undivided 1'rotitg (Net) 2.V7G1.SO Time OS0.24S.82 Demand 47,611.58 5. 6. 7. 8.

S. 12. 1. Total Liabilities 1,151,617.25 Par value of securities deposited -with Auditor of Public, Accounts, Springtu-ld, Illinois, as required by law, to secure Trust Deposits 00 STATE OP ILLINOIS 1 j- ss. County of Whltcsldo GoorKo H.

Stone, one of the mnnagins 'officers, nnd Carl E. Sheldon an4 Ray Greene, two of the directors of tho First Trusu Kuvings Bank of Sterling, a corporation of tho State of Illinois, being severally duly sworn, each upon his oatli states: That He maHea this affidavit for tho purpose of complying with the requirements of Sections) 9 and, 10 of an Act of tlio General Assembly of the State of Illinois, entitled' "An Act to Provide for and Regulate tho Administration of Trusts, by Trust Companion." That the foregoing statement of tho said First Trust Savings Bank of Sterling on December Slat, 1927, is true and correct in ull respects to Use best of his knowledge and belief, and that lio has examined the assets and books of the said company for the, purpose of making 1 said statement. IT. Stone. K.

Sheldon. Ray Greene. fauwscribcef and awurn to Iteforo me, this 12th day of January, 392S. llowarcl Mclllns'eV, Notary PubUc. Lyndon.

111., Jan. Mericlfi of JProphctstown was' on business Thursday. E. p. Brown 'of Prophetstow-n tratiiactcd business here on Thurs- U-iV, Mr.

and Mrs. Lcn fsl Mu- iu'ue a. Mr For your Health's have the windows rendered draft proof with our guaranteed weather strips. Just phone us and we will send a mechanic to install them at moderate cost. "') i I i.

For your personal comfort as well as for reasons, let us instaH tight-fitting storm windows and doors on your home. They will save enough fuel to pav for thonigdves A 4t it 'Mt a i lit, 4, VH to give you climate on refininhniij vour old I'honf US tl f- ter spent Tutssisy at toe boms ol Mrs. Ctrl to Sfesrltog Ira Scents had the rasfs of his hcwso and turns repaired Thursdav. They imw damaged the storm of Mr. and Mrs.

CtMUfe, SR. to their horns In Wheafear Mr, and Mrs, Bwty daughter Alice of mrrtrsl at the home- of Mr. and Mra, Peter Hermes Thursday to visit for a ftrw days. Mr. and Mrs.

Miner Homes will come out from Chicago Saturday, Mr, nnd Mrs, Arthur McOus and Mrs, Peter Hnrmca and Mrs. Paul Hermes jiiotorccl to Dixon Thiirs- dsy to visit Mr. Hermes In tha hos- They found Mr. Hermes little better and In good! spirits, Mrs. John McCue spent Friday In Dixon.

Complete line including mechanical, lace and comics. Boxed assortments of material for making your own valentines. DECORATIONS, PLACE CARDS, Get a copy of Dennison's Party Magazine of Suggestions Formerly Galfs Book Store SO East Third St. Hide on the best tires not only give greater mileage but most miles per dollar. Twin City Tire Vulc.

Shop 213 E. 3rd St And let us get busy on your car. We will and polish it your battery at a small cost. ft Oils.

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