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GRADUATED Y.M.G.A. -n Mrs. Donald Scott Breaks no Both Arms And Nose In nv h- 1 Fall At Her Home i i ORIENT AT LAST attend the mi- Amateur Athletic Union tim of distiTTiinc: sfnirs nnd -''nc- Kos'i rnulus nrjd tiirv: bcinen of both her richt loft --f-nr-nt of such Thnt was hruirsfd. nnd nbrnslonn on her limVis rr-sultfd thn fan. Mrs.

Scott, WM hangine out tho family woRrting Monday nnd forgot to tnke the olothenpSns out to the She Ret the basket, of clothes down nnd hurried Into the house to ret the which wf.ro in the laundry room In the hasernenf. As nho started "to go down the stnlm. jibe made n. mls- Rtpp nt tho very tap. nnd plunged headlong down the entire flight of stairs, first one nrrn striking and then the othrr ns she struck the stops.

Mr. Prott is employed nn the night shift at the Illinois Northern Utilities Co. gas plant and fortunately happened to nt home when the accident happened. otherwise thera would help hiH wife immediately after tho accident. Two little grandchildren make their home with Mr.

nnd Mrs. Rcott, but. neighbor had taken the older child to hot home while Mrs. Scott was htiny with tho washing! and'tho baby grandchild WM the only other person in the house Mr. PcoSt he.ir.i tho pound of the full nnd the cries of his wif and rushed to hor aid.

Mrs. Scott wan taken to a physician's wher x-ray picture of the fractured bones we're take nnd the fractures were reduced Despite the painful injuries and th unusual number of broken bonoa, I is thought thr.t none of them In such a nature as to Ip.ivo perma nent effects. Mr. nnd Mrs. Scott lost the! home by fire not a great while age and they certainly have had the! share of mi.ifortune.

-imp home Saturday Rl hf. He bf poMtlona in hut hr in work. i i hrre were thirty ynims: mnn In ho of 19rfi A oilf-go. Hurry of ormerJy of Rock being one 200 Quests Enjoy The Clever I Program Of Classes At Sterling Club TWIN an PEOPLE In Other Cities. Mr.

nn4 Mm. Omar Fanning hero from Rtrc-ntor Thursday ig on relatives. Mr. Fanning will fro c-ist today to close a deal with a large corporation the wile of his plcklo business in St-ea- tor. Among nil tho former Sterling peoplo have auccectted unusually well in other MY success has been 1...

onpaKod in r.he buninesa of raising cucumbers nt Strt'ator a number of years ngo. and Rr.idu.illy developed pickle business in order to use tho small cucutnlierH thnt bad been waste products of his Rreenhouaes. In time tho pickle bupinoaa be- canio tho main business and hla product have with Inimcnso sales all over the United States. A business regarded a a in tho millionaire clans thus prcw out of tho thrift that prompted Mr. Fanning to make use of tho product.

it IH said that an old receipt for rnakinp pickles that bad been in bin family for two or three Kcn- eraVmn had quite a lot to do with the popularity of the "Bread nnd Butter" pickles which, ho originated end put on the market. Tho graded schools of Rock Falls and the Wallace school both put on tho operetta. "Pickles." this commencement season, but it Is doubtful if cither the teachers or the pu- Pil.i knew that a former Emerson who lived later in Sterling, had succeeded almost as famously BH Mr. I'cnnlnRton. of "Pcnnlng- tori'a Peter Piper Pickles," succeeded in play ti, a occasioned BO much entertainment for the patrons of tho schools who attended the performances.

In a sinRle year the railroads of the United States uso about 50,00,000 barrels of fuel oil. OBJECTIONS TODAY Tho proposed Improvement c.i30, which was brought up in the- city court before Judge I. L. Weaver this morning and Which WAS expected to provn n. hard fought and Ions drawn out affair, had a sudden and abrupt ending when it thnt certain objections relative, to property benefit had not been filed.

Judfte weaver then overruled all lecal objections nnd tho were confirmed. Tho improvement will extend north on Avenue from Tenth street to the road. There was considerable objection to the '-ip by certain property owners will have to pay for tho same. To Give "The Dawning" At Lena Camp Ground The Embury Methodist ry group of Fresport have been en- frn.fted to give a repetition of th pnscnnt "The Dawning" nt tho Le na tabernacle on tho evening Juno This presentation IB to made under thn of th XurRfts'- Alumnno association tho Deaconess hospital and tho pro ceeds will bo devoted toward th fund for that institution Tho papeant has been presentoa In SterlinK and Rockford nnd on three different occasions In Ert bury church of Frccport, of which W. CoIIIn.

formerly Ilnfr. 1.1 the pastor, each time befwo capacity audiences. From an artistic standpoint it la a most attractive production. The scenery used as a background has been rebuilt for better effects, the lighting scheme and appliances perfected the costumes improved and made more beautiful and appropriate, the through repented experience into their parts under- itandlnjr and sympathy. Epworth League Of Bock Falls Suggestion Night The Epworth League cablne of ho Rock Falls Methodist church met this week and outlined tha work for tho summer months.

Sun- 'iay. Juno is, two topics will nd I have a rlcht to from my church." and "What ny church has a ht to expect rom me." June 20. there will be a ebate "Resolved that tho church hould be supported by assessments other than by plP KOB Juno 27. is suRKestlon nI ht member of tho cabinet will ome with a sureestion for tho Determent of the league, and cvorv member In BO asked to brine Durlnp July llnd Au the expects to co- with other youn ocletiea of the community. Speak- rs and musical program nre In in- I a commlttp and de- ails will bs Riven out shortly Mlas Lucia Miller will eave Sat- irday for Berkley.

Cal. where ehe attend summer school at the -niversity of California. She will oln a tourists party Kansas City and enjoy a trip throughout he weat Miss Miller expects to be Kone about two months. Thistle Commissioner E. U.

Taylor of Rock Falls was ppointed thistle commissioner by he board of auditors of Colomft ownshlp. Instead of T. E. Jrwin aa was stated. NeirJy "00 people in clever progrnm nnd rnrnu of the RterllnK township-htph Junior-Senior Hferllnjr rlub Thuf'Bday It was a "Plrstft" 'p-irty.

fi'ory- thlatr symbollrlnB tho freebooters of buccaneer day-- on ti-fr Hpinla!) main. The tnl-ics hnd pirate low mkish crnft, for center plocen, and even tho cards were black. Skulls and cross hones were conspicuous and rven tho sky was Riven a lowering aspect bv overhanslnu the cpillnp. or rather underhnnslnjf It. wlfh cheese cloth of a greenish hue, through which were dropped the lights of tho banquet hall.

VTnltrMmes with bundnnna and other piratical garb served the who hnd black pirate caps an favors. Most of the clever drawlnc done In the tabin decorations was by of the high school. The projfrnm Itself wan printed In Pirate terms, and Prof. Austin was designated ns "Long John Silver." while other faculty members and members wero dubbed other names of tho swashbuckler days. John Edpar Wenger, president of the Juniors, welcomed the Seniors and other Jtuests.

culty and board of their families, and Donald Laldlp president of the Seniors, responded' on behalf of tho quests. Short tnlka appropriate to the occasion were made by Prof. E. T. Austin.

Miss Mnrlo Hrrshey and Atty. John H. Klnger. I'rof. U.

DeVoo presided capably as toast master. Enjoyable numbers wero supplied by Mary Stager, who sang two selections. Miss Darlene Davis, who played two banjo solos, and John Ward who sang two selections. A Junior playlet. "Wedder or Not," was put on by Kenneth Wolf and Misses Marguerite downing and Mnroe Tuttle.

It depicted a scene of domestic amenities, dominated by a sood fairy. Two under class girls, Harriet Huber and Susan Wood, then gave a pirate dance, In which the treasures from a pirate client wero displayed. Following tho program a social evening' was enjoyed and members of the other classes attended tho Innce thst followed thfr- banquet. f.MVjM. W.

i) r-vnlng In tho' hall. The rn! the pT- c.llir.l fff. inir work a flne -VMB ICveryorte en.ioyp.ble time. work: was; pu! on In fine Miapo by Ptcriln- df-Ri-e? te.irn. i DT! r's Place And E-cape By Shooting i I JOHN MORDIN, DIES AT HOME OF HIS SON NEAR COLETAi Oiota.

111.. June Mordc-n. jin ared Tnd lilKhly respected rrnidfnt of thin vicinity, pn.tsed nwny Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at tho home of his non, Hurlem Mordem. near- Coleta. Mr.

Morden would have been 73 yenrn of June 24. He here many years ago from hero still hni livinc. JJeslde his POII. Morden. he Is nurvlved by ninter Mrs.

Jfarlem Hushman of 'n KnllK. Jie had hern III the past six or elpht rnontha, BUfforlngr with a complication of niimentu. Funeral servicca will be conducted by Rev. r. A.

Lubba of Coleta Sunday afternoon at o'clock the home of Harlem Morden nnd burial will bo in Bethel cemoterv near 1 thrn mod" withthnf in a who rovnlvrn nnd fired i rim oil plncfrl in 1 --it rvttr.n, OIA ntteitd- il r-ir the Mr. Flnt r(1 for short before l-'ord the coupe to the to go finally firiru; their re- townrd the purpulni; car. them to quM. tho It most nnuminl In 'T itT '-vr-nhid. ar- 5.

o'clock thin rsf- The Rf th 1 i I 1 of to ss. tlhf. or. Jfupp rird. RRO.

lr MISS ELLEN RUSH TO SPEAK JUNE 15 IN PENROSE CHURCH Miss Kllen P.ush of Adrian, Mich a returned mlnslonary from Africa' "'111 ftivc an address on the work hi Africa, and will tell of the custom-, pr tho people nnd other things of Interest, Tuesday evenlnp. Juno 15 tho church at Penrose. at o'clock. She Is making a Jour of Roc! river conference, speaking nt various places. ha has a numhe of articles nnd euros with her which will be on exhibit.

Everyone In Invited to hear her. She ex pects to leavo asaln for the African Held in September. STARS MAKE FIVE THREE rcp.me between Tjlrurhnrii's i.M Kolis played fit i Athletic park Thursdny pvr-nlnsr will be protested by the K'dts. It IR believed that but four iniiliiKa played instead of five. The Stars livid- five runs, six hits threo errors, and the Kolts nvide two runH, tlirco hits and threo Huber and Zlpmtin was tbo lottery for the nnd Truesdalc Holmes for tho Koltsi.

The members of tho Loyal of theJJock Falls Methodist Sunday school called at the parnonn a MB week and officially nnd Individually wished Rev. J. J. Kitchens a splendid trip to California and ho would have an enjoyable with his mother "and eister. "'ho members also expressed a do- Sre that their pastor como bnclc oxt year, the conference being bout threo months away.

"Tho lades' Social auxiliary orsanlxatlon al- expressed, through a letter, the opes that pastor would have enjoyable visit with his folks In allfornla and that ho would con- ide.r returning to Rock Falls tho ext conference year. Former Pastor Is 111 Rev. Georpe Gable, former pastor the Broadway Methodist church, is now pantor of the Methodlnt hurch at German Valley, IB report- aa being; run down in health, and nable to look after his ministerial for tha time Child Waa Killed St. Lottig, June Pavla, four-year-old, vna run over and Instantly killed by street cat' lute yesterday afternoon vhlle returning with hla sister, 10, rom a public playground. Graduated In Florida Misses Ruth and Helen who ave been spending tho winter In 'lorlda.

arrived homo Friday noon. USB Ruth Fryo attended school at laytona Beach and was graduated rom the high school there on June rd. W. T. Jennings' Son Visits Him Before He Goes Abroad Miss Marion Jennings of Evanston Is here for a visit with her fath- T- preliminary to hc.r departure or England, where they will spenfl the summer with rel.itiveH.

Thry will fnim Quo- her Canada, June 18 on tho S. Montroyal. Mr. nnd Mra. Elmer JennlngB and children came from Applcton.

today to visit hN father and Bister before they leavo for tho trip abroad. NEWSWCLUBS The Ladles' Social Auxiliary of the Kock Falls Methodlat I-Jpinco- Pa! church, in addition to raising- enough money at the dinner and supper which they served Thursday to pay tho installment of tho pledfjo made, also hud a rcmnrk- (ibly good soda! limp. The auxiliary is ono of the efficient organizations of tho church. There Is not a movement for the betterment of tho church but what tho auxiliary is always on hand with splendid cooperation. The Industrial club of the Rock Falls Woman's Relief Corps held an all day gathering Thursday at the home of Mrs, George Frye The attendance was fine and the members enjoyed an excellent scramble dinner.

Durlnpr the afternoon hours sewing waa the diversion. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ulm were hosts Thursday evening the members of tho Voting Married People's club, who meet for a picnic supper nnd cards about once a month. Everyone had a very fine time A delicious supper was served.

TO THE LAND OF STRAW- BERRY SHORTCAKE Thai's whs-re the little boy F-aid he'd like Anii i ie hc'd have of The we in: Kf rve It's It is You're fi, arul vve arfc always j.i^nnlru; to so you. For Saturday and Sunday we will have Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream 40c quart, 20c.pint, 15c half pint. Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream White House Ice Cream Blackstone- Ice Cream Pineapple Sherbet 50c quart, 25c pint, 15c half pint Bricks (all flavors) 45c Adults 25c, Children 10c Continuous Saturday from 2 until 11 P. M. TODAY! NOW! And Saturday Barrages of merriment Bom- bardmants of action ox- plostvo I "HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER" A roa! faugh show with real cf tha Unquestionably Fred Thompson's bast pic- turc.

Have Had Plenty Of Eain At Virginia, 111. Mrs. Perry Thompson and grand of Rock Falls, have, returned it ten days' visit with relatives friends in Virginia. nnd They report that tho rrops look fino in that section of th" country nnd that, tho wheat will be ready to cut In about ten dnyn. Fine rains have helped th cro'ps this At Rcordn-' the bridge a cross the river has boon condommed nnd In plnco a much larger nnd better bridge will bo built.

No one 'has been allowed to cross tho bridge since CLASS OF 144 GIVEN THEIR LAW DIPLOMAS Wpi-insrflfrld, 111., June 11. (By rlnxa of H4 pp.r- Mons who hnvo tests their law diplomas- from the St-itA Supreme court Thnrsdrty. The oath adtninlstRred by Justlcfi Clyde E. Jones, Proria. Following tho cxercifics in the Supreme.

Court room, members of the rla.MR visited pointn nf interest arid were KueBta at a luncheon Riven by the otato Bar aRnoclallon. Of the total membership of the? claw 132 wrro admitted to practice on examination and 22 on for- elcn licenses. WRING BY HAND. never put it through wringer PR fhwt to remnvo Pfntfs owns apprnxl- rnatHy 30,000.000 acires of with esflrnatptj ooal of morn than 200.000,000,000 tons. To Survey Roads Decntur.

111.. Juno 11. W. Knnpp, of the highway engineering department of Purdue University, will 2 and making a survey of roads in Adama county. Working in conjunction with the county highway cornmlsulon, Professor Knap, a leading middle- western road export will offer nuch nuR-jri-atlons an he deems beat for the Interest of the poopi'o.

Must Get Certificates Decntur, 111.. June (United resa). All would-be swimmers must visit their doctors and obtain clcnn bills of health before they can do any paddling In Dacatur's now municipal swlmmlnp pool -which will be opened for tho first time tonight. The health certificates, city officials decree, niuat bo presented to tho custodian every time any one enters tho pool this Extra for the CHILDREN SPECIAL MATINEE SATURDAY MORNING AT 10 O'c'ock at the And look! MAR I' PICKFORD "PQLLYANNA" lifcre'fi a for every chticS In early. Admission lOo Note! PoDynnna will only bs shown on Saturday morn Ins 1 at provr.rJ ft for AND IN ALL COLORS.

Tim frlnsrea js of loveliest of t.hlo mason's offsripsrs. in heavy satin brormdwl June A smooth floor, cooling fans, perfect music by Meet your friends here. Summer's Gloom Chasers Admission 75c Extra Ladies lOc S.H.S. Class Of 1916 To Have Banquet Sat. A reunion of tho class of 1016 of tho Sterling township high school will bo held -Saturday evening in the Presbyterian church.

The ladles of the church will servo a banquet to tho alumni of tho clans lit o'clock. There aro forty mem- hers In the class of 'ifi, nine of whom are residents of Sterling. At N. W. U.

Commencement Mrs. Ed Oronse and Miss Delia Shifter, R. of Rock 3 and Mrs. Clara Alderfer of Sterling, went to Evnnston Friday morning to attend the commencement exr r- Iw-o uf Northwestern University, which are being hold Friday night and Monday. Miss Ethel Qrosac, formerly of Rock Falls, IB one of the Kraduates from tho nurse's traln- school affiliated with tho university.

Dogs Killing Sheep -Paris, 111., June 11. (By United Press) Sheep-killing- dogs caused sheep farmers of this district to face a menace which heavy leases, If not extinction of their business. In Edgar county. According; to reports, one grower lost nn entire flock In pedigreed stock in one night through the ravages of these animals. P.

O. F. ATTENTION. Memorial services, Sunday, June 13, 10:45 Baptiat church, Ster- Dr. and Mrs.

K. E. Blanchard ana family returned Thursday night a motor trip to Springfield and- Qreonvlcw. At Grcenvlew they attended tho fortieth wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

S. M. Alktre. Bob Flock and Henry Ward re- urned Thursday from the Unlver- 'Ity of Illinois and will upend tho uramer vacation with their parents other relatives nnd frfendn. SQUARE ESS BUILDING MATERIALS 4-2-1 Square Ess Fuels TELEPHONE Wylie-Shurtleff Service Satisfies BALL GAME STERLING vs.

CHICAGO RAILS SUNDAY, JUNE 15th Community Athletic Park All fans attend 3 O'clock Admission These Are All NEW -and SO GOOD Not only do our French Fruit Sundaes please the most fastidious, but here are some new ones that are guaranteed to "tickle the Try'em tonight! French Sundae, 20c By The Moonlight Sundae, 25c Honeymoon Sunday, 25c Morning Star Sundae 25c Then there's a new Ice Cream, Grape Pineapple Ice Cream Try a dish or take home a quart. MATINEE 2:30 NIGHT 7:00 and 8:45 Adults 35c, Children IQc Today and Tomorrow "MA21E" is timo in "Tha Ei Sli f'if til Am, if in the latest mode, Hers you vtttl find true in the art of Permanent waving, well verstd in all of xaahion't newest dictates for the coiffure, If you have not your hair wared by Tfco Predcrics Method, you do not know how beautiful a pencaceat wave be. Ttltptiont Far Main 272 Annabelh Beauty Parlor st. Cocoanut Ditties Week End Special A very fin6 summer confection. Come in and sample it.

Spe cial, per Phone Main 100 ROOK: In Saturday 5 to8P.M. Everything complete, Note! We served over 80 I last Saturday so they must be good. Don't it. Unique Spectacular production featuring FIFTH NIGHT ii SEASON TICKETS Ceo. PW.

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