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The Daily Independent from Murphysboro, Illinois • Page 6

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PAGE SIX THE DAILY INDEPENDENT, MTJRPHYSBORQ. ILLINOIS Cards Lose As Smith Drives In Two Home Runs Macks won 7 to 2. The Cleveland Indians came back against the St. Louis Browns and administered a 5 to 3 defeat to even the four game series. Neis hit a home run for Cleveland: BASEBALL'S BIG FOUR Drives in Winning Run in Ninth Innmg With a Timely Rogers orn by got a home run Single By United Press Yesterday's Smith, snpakr Pirate catcher, who hit two home (i v- attemDts runs in thp a ir, 0 a and two singles in four tries.

Ty Cobb hit a double and a single in three times up. Tris Speaker got a single out of runs in the Pkttiliurg- gam-3 against St. Louis then drove in the winning Mt run of the game with a single in I Hornsbv the ninth. The score was Pirates 11, Cardinals 10. Bottornley hit a liomer for St.

Louis. Deberry, who plays behind the plate for the Robins, did almost as against the New York Giants, lie hit a home run with one on base and then singled to drive in two -runs and ties the score. The score: Brooklyn New York G. Charley Grimm's bat was the factor in keeping tha Cincinnati Reds at the end of the National League list yesterday. The Cubs first baseman contributed a home run and tu- singles to give his team a 4 to 3 victory.

Despite a 3-run comeback against a four run lead in the fifth inning, the Phillies couldn't beat the margin and the Boston Braves won 7 to 4. The Detroit Tigers hit the veteran Red Paber for 2 runs in the third and three more in the fifth to beat the Chicago White Sox 5 to 1. The New York Yankees tctok second straight game from Washington to 4, scoring two runs 8th to win. Ehmke, pitching for Philadelphia, kept the seven hits he allowed the Red Sox scattered and the Speaker 82 IS AB PCT FLD HR .328 .971 .433 .879 .411 1.000' .290 1.000 After the Grip Take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to Build Peoria, fall I hafl a spell of the 'flu' and it left me very weak.

I doctored but could not regain my strength. Finally I decided to try Dr. Pierce's medicines. I took the 'Golden Medical Discovery' and the 'Favorite Prescription' and I soon became strong and cheerful. I think these are remedies and I am glad to recommend Mollie Schwinn, 308 Evans St.

Ask your nearest dealer for Doctor Pierce's medicines, in tablets or or send 10 cents for a trial package of any of Dr. Pierce's remedies in tablet form, to Doctor Pierce's Clinic, in Buffalo, N. and write for free medical advice. Big League Figures YESTERDAY'S RESULTS American League Cleveland 5, St. Louis 3.: New York Washington 4.

Detroit 5, Chicago 1. Philadelphia 7, Boston 2. National League Pittsburgh 11, St. Louis 10. Brooklyn 7.

New York G. Chicago -1, Cincinnati Boston 7, Philadelphia 4. STANDING OF THE CLUBS American League Club Won Lost Pet. New York 12 5 .706 Philadelphia .047 Chicago .570 Detroit 7 .530 Washington 8 9 St. Louis 7 .407 Cleveland 8 11 .421 Boston 3 14 .175 Club National League Won Lost Pet.

Pittsburgh 10 St. Louis 10 New York 11 Philadelphia 8 Chicago 8 Boston 9 Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 5 8 12 13 .025 .025 .533 .500 .500 .308 .278 GAMES TODAY National Brooklyn at New York, clear 3:30. Daylight. Philadelphia at Boston, clear, 3:15. Daylight.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, rain, 3:30, Daylight. Cincinnati at Chicago, clear 3:00 (C. D. American New York at.

Washington, cloudy, 3:30, Daylight. Boston at Philadelphia, cloudy 3:30 (E. D. Chicago at Detroit, clear, 3:00, Standard. Cleveland at St.

Louis, clear. 3:00 (C. We want to close out the balance of our stock quickly, therefore will deliver all articles purchased this week to your home without extra charge. Many Bargains are left. We call your special attention to our gas ranges.

Only seven in stock. They are going- for a song. QUANTITY 3 Baker Gas $17.50 1 Advance Gas Range, each $27.50 2 Advance Gas Ranges, each $34.85 1 Buck's Gas Range, each $37.50 3 on 3-burner Gas Plates, each $3.95 1 on i 2-burner Gas Plate, each $2.95 3 2-burner Oil Stoves $3.:95 1 on i Dining Table, oak and $8.75 1 Gate Leg Table $12.50 1 011 Rotary Eldridge Sewing Mach. $37.50 1 Davenport Table $9.75 1 Dining Suite $55.00 2 Dressers $9.85 1 Dressers $18.95 2 Dressers $26.85 1 Dresser $37.50 3 on Metal Cots and Army Cots 1 Mattress $5.95 Mattress $7.85 .2 Metal Beds $4.45 1 Metal Bed $3.35 1 Metal Bed $3.95 3 Metal Beds, full size, at the sensational price of $1.95 3 Enamel Heater $39.50 1 Buck's Heater $14.85 3 Heaters $20.00 1 Oak Chifforobe, each $19.95 1 Chifforobe, each $23.85 1 Walnut Chifforobe, each $27.50 1 Chiffonier, Walnut $11.50 1 Smoking Stand $8.85 Piano Benches, $1, $2 and $3.00 Music Rolls, 6 for $1.00 Records, 6 for $1.00 2 used Kitchen Cabinets, each $7.50 Also many other articles we haven't space to list. Buy now at less than wholesale cost.

Spot Cash Only Enter Thru Ahers Co. Store Temporary Location, 2nd Floor 1330 Walnut St. Murphysboro, HI. Personalographs CORA C1TT. (BY ARTHUR H.

TAYLOR) Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lehnhoff, proprietors of the corner store, are the parents of another son. Before marriage the mother was Eunice Walters. Preaching service at Sunday night, "Mothers A special request from the Presbyterian general council is that the Mothers Day Sunday school offerings go for the Kemerer Orphanage and the Old People's Home at Assumpsion, 111.

MURPHYSBORO ROUTE 4 (BY FLORENCE HAGLER) Mrs. Henry A. Hagler and daughter, Hannah, Nona Stevenson and Mrs. Stell Dewitt motored to Herrin Friday and spent the day with relatives and friends. Russell ami Lester Deason called at the home of Marion Greathouse and family Sunday morning.

Miss Lavina Cripps of Herrin spent the week end with Hannah Lucille Etherton of Brewer called on her sister, Mrs. Bertie Reeves, Sunday. ETHEKTCIN (BY EVA SHERWOOD) Mrs. Odell Lambert and Miss Eva Sherwood called on Mrs. Bessie Roberts Thursday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Etherton of near Pomona visited Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Lipe, Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood were Murphysboro visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs.

Troy Haney of Pomona called on the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Haned, Sunday. Mr. 'and Mrs.

R. D. Sherwood and Mr. and Mrs. Odell Lambert were Pomona visitors Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Bodkins were Murphysboro visitors Saturday night.

BUNCOMBE (BY M. W. ALLEN) Mrs. Late Rowan who spent last winter with her daughter in Florida, arrived home Monday. Charles Wiley of Anna was in Buncombe Wednesday.

A. J. Newberry of was here Saturday. Farmers from near Carterville have purchased strawberry plants from berry growers in this locality. Mrs.

L. M. Hilton visited Mrs. Harry Allen, Wednesday. Mr.

and Mrs. Allen of Carbondale visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen, Sunday. Mrs.

M. E. McGuire and son, Earl, motored to St. Louis Tuesday. Mrs.

Joe Stotlar of Hurst visited her mother, Mrs. Curtis Hagler, Monday. Clyde Smith of Carbondale visited Frank Rosson, Thursday. CRABORCHARD (BY MRS. G.

'M. LINGLE) Dr. Brandon of was called to see Mrs. Harrison Hagler, who was very ill Saturday evening, but is much improved. Mr.

and Mrs. Rolla Brewer and Mr. and Mrs. Elery Crowell motored to Wood River last Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs.

Elbert Roach. Miss Juanita and Harry McCall and Kenneth' Lingle spent Sunday with Miss Margaret and John Rowden. Mrs. Orel Sexton and family of Granite City are visiting her parents, Mr. aud Mrs.

W. G. Robinson. Marion Robiuson and family of Buckle were among the visitors at Sanford Crawshaw's home Sunday. Miss Virginia Etherton of Carbondale spent the week end witli her cousin, Miss Ruth Matheny.

Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of John Byers at Mt. Pleasant, Sunday. Mr. and 'Mrs. Sam Crowell had for dinner guests Sunday Mr.

and Ed Hagler of Alto Pass, Mr. and Mrs. George Casper and Mrs. Harriet Brewer df Carbondale. ROCKWOOU (BY ARTHUR H.

TAYLOR) Sam and Nanny Mann were pleasantly surprised by a recent visit from their sister, Sadie, of Chicago. Charlie Tindall is no better. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Herring are rejoicing in the birth of a son.

Albert Wright is home from East St. Louis for a visit. Mrs. Wagner, widow of Peter Wagner, who died near Percy or Cutler, was formerly Ella Tuttle, daughter of the maker of the solid Tuttle chairs of Rockwood. She leaves 5 children.

Many people from the village and back country have been visiting the Pinnacle to view the high water. The pinnacle is a rock point left right at the edge of the bluff above Rockwood. A scrubby cedar extends from its edge over rock wall. Many people have cut their names on the rock wall below. A tradition says one Ed Parres, once fell from the rock but lodged in a tree and was not killed.

Geo. Smith has his troubles as road commissioner. After a winter of mud, ending with flood, the cloud burst of Friday cut gullys in the road so places are horrible to get through. John Barnfield is much worse. Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Mansker and family of Chester visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons, Sunday. Mr.

Mifflin of Chester, water tender from Ford, visited his daughter, Mrs. Leslie Lawder, Sunday. Elder Henry Frazer isn't so well. Mrs. Frazer is better.

Unity Sunday school was organized Sunday with 32 present. Elder John Lyons, superintendent; Mrs. Anna Lawder, assistant and treasurer; Mrs. Everett Spinner, secretary. Mrs.

Alice Vickers Frazer of St. Louis is visiting her people. The two Fricke boys have gone back to Granite' City to work. An unconfirmed rumor is going around that the family of Owen Farmer, who lately moved to Arkansas, was drowned in the flood, he alnne escaping. The report has not been verified.

Jesse Wingerter is working for Ira Frazer. The islanders are beginning to move back home as the water goes down. DEGOGNIA (BY GLADYS NAUSLEY) Mr. and Mrs Harry Clendenin and daughters of Ebenezer spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Bose H.

I. Lehnhoff and son, Henry, of Sparta, motored to St. Louis Friday and returned Saturday. Mr. anil Mrs.

Everett Johnston of St. Louis spent Wednesday night and Thursday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.

Johnston. Bill Cluster and family spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cluster, of Campbell Hill.

Mrs. Rhoda Isom, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rosella Demsjter, has returned to her home in Campbell Hill. Mr. ancl Mrs.

Henry Lehnhoff and family of Sparta Spent a few days with his parents, H. 1. Lehnhoff. Bose Looney made a trip to Ava Friday afternoon. Some of the farmers from the flooded district, who have had stock this community, are taking them back while it will be a week or more before others can get to their farms.

Mrs. Arch Hamilton of below Cora, who has been her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Clendenin, since the levee broke near their home, has returned home. Those who were entertained Sunday by Dick Nausley were Billy and Ray Pipe, Allen and Gale McMeen, Orval Jack Holliday.

A large number of cars went through this "city" Sunday en- route to the river or as near as possible. There are some bad places yet in the roads and one wonders how the cars go through. Sunday school was well attended Sunday. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1927. Errors Seldom Show Ability of Player By NEA Service CHICAGO, May fielding averages do not always tell the true story a player's actual worth to a ball Take the case of Mickey Coeh- rane of the Athletics.

By most of the experts he was rated the most valuable catcher in American League, yet he 15 errors- more than any other backstop. The three most valuable second basemen in the American League last season also made the most errors. Freddie Spurgeon, brilliant keystoner of the Indians, led with 32.. slips, while the great Stanley Harris and "Pusa-em-up Tony" Laz- zer.i were tied tor second with 20 errors each. George Tlhle, leading pitcher of the American League and one ot the, best fielding twirlers in the majors, made seven errors, more than any othev pitcher.

Joe Sewell, one of the game's greatest made 3Y errors, yet he in rated a fine fielder. Bill Kamm's story is different. Not only is he the best fielding third baseman in the American League, he can prove it by the averages. He slipped up oniy 11 times while he handled an even 500 chances perfectly. READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS.

Quick relief from pain. Prevent shoe pressure. At all drus and shoe stores DSScholTs BATES HILL (BY MRS. OTIS JONES) Nona Stevenson and sister, Mrs. Thomas Dewitt, motored to Herrin Friday and spent the day.

Ruth Golliher and Roy Holder-attended the carnival at Carbondale Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. K'arlson Hanson and two little sons spent Sunday afternoon with and 1 Mrs. Geo Thomas.

Mr. and H. Schumacher were Sunday dinner guests of Ed Waller and family. Among the visitors at -Mrs. Cena Golliher's home Sunday Mr.

and Mrs. Bryan Golliher and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ward and little son, Ellis Ward all of Murphysboro, Irene Hayton of Carterville, Mrs. Holder and daughter, Juanita and son, Roy and Charlie Higgs.

Delia and Irvy 'Hagler went to Carbondale Tuesday night to the Mrs. Lizzie Minson and son an daughter of Hurst, and Mr. ant Mrs. Robert Byars and childrer of Bush, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Mat McDowell, and at tended John Byars' funeral.

Willard Golliher is spending few days with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ward, Harrison. Mr. and Mrs.

Harrison Carr anc children of West Frankfort are here to spend the summer her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mat Me READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS Here Real Relief From Neuritis In 24 to 48 Hours Pains Are Often Relieved and You Get Rest and Comfort Again. Torturing kind that pierce, and burn and never seem to let rob a man of his sleep make him just a bag ot nerves and all worn out. Those are the pains that and 'coal tar products can only partially relieve.

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Continue for two or three days more or until you are satisfied with results. It doesn't matter how long you may have suffered or whether your Neuritis is in the shoulder, arm, neck or legs, Allenrhu Special Formula- No. 2 should give you speedy relief. Shaw's Pharmacy or any good druggist will be glad to supply you. Put one pain is cone SHINCS DAIRY 1 im Products IN MURPHYSBORO Daily By Truck Rushing's "Safe Method" Pasteurized Milk Rushing's Pure Butter Rushing's Pure Cottage Cheese Bulgarian Buttermilk "Drinkmor" Beverage "A Chocolate Malted Milk A real food for thirst.

Ask for it at grocers and the better soda fountains. Sold only in bottles Dairy Du Quoin, III. CO. 1330 Walnut St. For Women, Misses and Children Murphysboro, 111.

Without the perfect finishing touches the costume that is lovely in itself fails to charm. A really distinctive Handbag, the correct Gloves, the cunning' Handkerchief and the freslv posy must comprise a strong supporting cast or the most thoughtfully chosen garment fails. At -Akers you will find smart accessories without extravagance. Bows Are i'n the Mode Little bows and big bows, soft bows and crisp bows appear on frocks and suits and coats, subduing tailored lines admirably. More New Shades in Hosiery Sometime surely the patience of hosiery makers must be exhausted and we have no more new shades from which to select.

But not as early as this. This spring brings perfect complements to popular rose-blush footwear, to gunmetal patent and all other slippers favored, in beautiful hose. Ask to see our new all Pure Chiffon at $1.00 The Smart Woman Says It With Flowers Every one is wearing chiffon flowers, especially the chiffon flowers of Chanel in beige or in color matching or contrasting with the ensemble. Not only one but often two and three top the costume, adding a soft irresistible touch of feminine charm. Gaily Colored Kerchiefs Many and varied in color are the new hankies.

You'll want several, of these new conceits for your various outfits. Pastel Felts in Small Shapes Popular for Spring Each season.finds the felt the favorite hat in the smart woman's wardrobe. It teas, it plays bridge and even dines with an air of being "just right." A number of new Felts have just arrived as as the crocheted so popular. $4.95 "A Belting She Will Go" If she is truly smart she'll soon be off on a shopping tour to select belts and belts to mach her every costume narrow and wide ones, of suede or snakeskin or perhaps a heavy -simulated alligator coat belt. In black, tan, gray or green, some' combining three tones of one color and others in all colors, they range in price from Much Colored Stone Jewelry The spring costume that is already smart -has its chic amply multiplied by colored stone accessories including pins, bracelets and necklaces.

Handbags That Are High in Style Surely not too much to say that the right bag, a smart will double your costume's effectiveness. Choose from cleverly shaped sharkskin bags, calfskin bags in myriad colors, suede: bags, cr enameled mesh bags the bag that will complement to 12.95 NEW DRESSES OF THE BETTER SORT! Frocks of Georgette Femininely Styled A wealth of soft style details such as shirring, loose panels, wide sashes and bows have gone into the fashioning of these georgette frocks. As costumes for dressy, occasions throughout spring they are unexcelled. Blues Retain Popularity Flattering alike to blonde and brunette, blues are still accorded much attention; French, liberty and navy the leading fashion three. Square Necklines Conspicuous Many new frocks, and blouses to accompany spring suits, show partiality to square necklines.

Dainty neckwear, too, endorses the mode. See these new Dresses which have just arrived. Special Showing Flat Crepe Dresses Softly Tailored These are the sort of frocks in which one feels infinitely well-dressed no matter where she goes. They are trigly tailored and yet gracefulness, thanks to tiers and tucks and well-placed plaits. All the pretty new pastel shades in our East window.

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