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DECATUR DAILY REVIEW. IT. CM jwar Om flhi antaaaae). Three Per AdveitMavi eatkm at thia ratal Made known on applt- Enteraa at the Deeatur. life.

la Sacond naai nutter. THE REVIEW PUBUSHUfG CO, DECATUR. IU4NOI8. Oflce In Review Corner of Main North TUESDAY. JUXC 16.

IBM. TIM IlUaoto Fran an aa Chicago Tribuna. Record. of tin AMMaatad Inter-Ocaan. Chronicle.

Illinois Btaati ZattMuw. Evening StaaU Frele Preaaa. Evening Praia Dally Newa. Evening Journal. Evening Poat.

Blgln Courier. Newa. Praenort Democrat Rockford RecUter-Oaartte. BUT. Catena OaMtta.

Peorta Herald. Transcript. Evening Tlmea, Evening Journal. Hoanouth Reviaw. Mall.

Springfield State Journal. Register. BlooaUngton Pantagrapa. E. Preabyterian churches pawed pfeaaantly large tmed wrUa-targe kera.

The music at tfce Presbyterian ted by Cfcaifc. DavW or-i obeatra. Mrm. Charles Wykoft given a pleMant blrttday rarpriae by her lady friends Monday afternoon at. her country home five southwest of Haroa.

A number were preaent from this city, aerved. Ice cream and cake- were Bullatin. Decatar Review. Republican. Jacksonville Journal.

Qulacy HeraM. Whig. Aurora Beacon. The paper. In Illinois taking United Pnwa Mrvtoa an: Chicago Despatch Fraaport Journal.

Quincy Journal. Springfield Evening Nawa. Deeatur Herald-Despatch. It la thirty-live to alz and In that thirty-five are all the bit papera In the atate. Ml The Seventeenth dlitrict congressional convention is hereby railed to meet at the court house in Springfield.

July 21. MM. at 1 o'clock p. for the purpose of one candidate for representative In congress, one candidate for member of state board of equalisation, for the appointment of congressional committee and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before It The several counties will be entitled to one delegate for every 400 votes cast for Cleveland In 1892, and one delegate for every fraction of 200 votes and over. Upon this basts the counties are entitled to the following representation: Christian Menard Sangamon C.

B. LANINQ. Chairman J. M. GRAY.

Secretary. JOHN MARSH DEAD. OM ml IIM Bert KMWB uther John Marsh one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Mnroa an ay on Monday morning, June 15, after several years' illness of stomach trouble. 'Had he lived until July 13 he wold have been 73 years of age. He leaves a widow uiiil four sons.

Albert, William, uiul John, all living east of Maron. The funeral will be held on Wednesday from the Presbyterian church at 2 and conducted by the pastor. Rev. K. II.

Miner. The funeral will be In charge of the Masons. John Marsh was born in Warren county, Ohio, on July 13. 1S2.1, and on the maternal side was of Irish descent. No event of importanceoccurred during' the youth of our subject, who remained under the parental roof until after: the years of maturity, and in the old log school house acquired his education.

He followed pump making in various states for several years. He was married in 1844 to Henrietta Sherman. Their union waa blesaed with nine children, the sons and four dMgh-' the four sons as given above bring left to mourn the loss of a devoted father. The mother of his children died in 1862 and on Dec. 11.

he Was wedded to Miss Mary Boland, who survives. The year 1850 witnessed the arrival of in Illinois. He located on farm in Piatt county where he bought and sold land to considerable extent. In 1866 he came to Maroa, where he resided two and one-halt years, engaged in the stock business. On buying land east, of Maroa, he built ami moved there until 1880, when he moved to Maroa.

buying the Jameoon property, where he enjoyed the quiet life he much loved, until bin death. Hath are members of the Presbyterian church, having united during the pas- torale of Rev. H. f. Gibson.

Fraternallv Mr. was Mason, connected with WHge Noo4S4. He elected Sept, 14. W69. and rained to Master Mason Jane 2.1874.

IMkwr MMM Kd Hukill of Crowell's store is on the sick list. Isaac Hoble of Weldon was in town on Monday. J. M. Persinger and wife are guerta of relatives in Sadorun.

Children's Day werai held at Epworth chapel Sunday evening. Bernice Crocker of Springfield is the guest of Mra. Crocker and daughters. Emery church will be dedicated on next Sunday. Many will attend from Bev.

Dr. Williamson of Petetebnrg will occupy Presbyterian pulpit next Sunday. Misses Alice Schenck and Jesaie Bennett visited C. H. Moore's in Clinton on Saturday.

Dr. George Edmnnaon of Winchester haa located in our city with rooms in the Hill building. William Marsh of Philo came Mon dav to attend the funeral of his brother. John Marsh. A of our citixena attended the Sandny ackool convention at Tesas church Shndfty afternoon.

S. Barken and I. D. Emerrtck and wives apent Smdav in Decatnr with Charles Martin and family. Day at both M.

SUlUVAN. E. W. Davis is building a new elevator at Cadwell. M.

M. Walker was in Bethany Monday on business. E. B. Eden was in Deeatur test Saturday on business.

John Workman of Chicago is visiting home folks this week. T. P. Flynn and family are now residents of Lewiaton, Ida. Sam Cox has accepted a position wMh Mr.

Ansbacher. the clothier. Mrs. John Brosam and children ere visiting relatives in Decatur. Miss Pintey of EfBogham was the guest of Mrs.

Steete last week. Elder W. ti. Heirnan of Bethany was in our city last Sunday afternoon. Mrs.

Xancy Allen of Shelbyville is the guest of her son, Dr. Allen, and family. Miss Carrie McCaig of Mattoon is visiting Miss Lucy Jennings and other friends. Mrs. Hester Grantham of Chicago la visiting her sister, Mrs.

Fred W. Baugher. W. M. Phillips and daughter.

Bra. were the gue.Tts of M. K. Phillips and wife Friday. The Sullivan Female minstrels will give an entertainment a Bethany newt Wednesday evening.

Miss Elizabeth Carpenter has left for Oldham county, wtoere she will make her future home. Presiding Elder Stevens of Mattoon held quarterly meeting services at tbe M. E. church taut Sunday evening. Silas Stocks and F.

W. Baugher are In Cosmo, looking after la nil they are interested in at that place. M. H. Peters, who has been at Peru, for the two months, returned this place and accepted his old position with the K.

of P. band. Misses Mary Brown. Gertie Ellis, Emma Kobinson antl Claude Harris, and Elmer Richardson attended the Epworth league convention at Charleston tast week. The ministers of this city have formed a Ministerial association, with Kevs.

Squires president and Will Monroe secretary. The object is to have union services once a 'month, at one of 'the ftve churches. The first service will be at the Christian church the first Sunday in July. The members of Moultrie lodge. No.

158,1. O. O. and Khoda Rebekah degree lodge. No.

167, met at their hall last Sunday at 2 p. m. to observe Memorial Duy. After forming in line and led by the Sullivan K. of P.

band they marched to the M. E. church when following program, was rendered: Music by the choir, after which W. G. Cochran read a scripture lesson ami offered prayer: a song by Mrs.

Dora Kilner and daughter, Maye, was Mien well rendered; W. G. Cochran delivered the address. After a solo by Miss Gertrude Meeker and the audience had sung 'the closing hymn, the members of the order formed in line and marched to the cemetery and decorated the graves of forty-three of their deceased members. They again reformed in line and marched 4o the hall.

where they dispersed. It was the largest crowd that had attended for a long time, nearly 100 members being in line of march. About twenty-five brothers and sinter!) attended from Bethany. The I. O.

O. F. lodge of Bethany will observe Memorial Day next Sunday. John A. Stewart wai tn Moweaqua on Friday.

R. A. Patton went to Decatur on Saturday on business. Ira T. Balrd transacted business In Moweaqua on Thursday.

Mrs. R. Balrd and Mrs. F. P.

Sheffler went to Shelbyvllle on Friday. return- Ing on Saturday. The carpenters have got the flne new residence of J. A. Stewart ready for the plasterers to begin their work.

Charlie Braden's school at Cherry Drove closed on Saturday with a big dinner by the patrons of the school. They had quite a fine time In the closing exercises. During the rain but Monday Robert McNeal unhitched his team at the end to go to the house and from some cause he laid his hand on the wire fence at the moment a bolt of lightning struck the wires. Robert was knocked down and the skin on his arm was blistered with the electric fluid. After he got over tbe shock he brought his team to the barn and was not much the worse, only somewhat frightened.

Ira T. Balrd and R. A. Balrd left on Friday for Ashtabula. to put up an Aermoter wind mill and elevated water tower and also a heating apparatus In the mansion of Thomas Loy of Ashtabula.

They will furnish Mr. Loy's residence with hot and cold water throughout the TAYLORVILLfc. Hn. JT. Orr of FMW Sunday in the city.

Otiaa Bogg is Tinting in tMoweaqna. J. J. Doyle and wife are visiting relatives in Chicago. Keith Perkins is visiting friends in Quincy.

Mrs. Guasie McKinney of Kansas City is visiting friends here. Mrs. Mary Thompson is visiting relatives in New Carlisle, O. 'Mrs.

Charles Dunnigan has returned to her home in Decatur. Miss Maud Deterding has from St. Mary's, where she has been attending school. Walter Pmune and Lloyd Kinney have returned from Ithaca, X. where they have been attending Cornell university.

Supervisor J. C. Hunter left Thursday for Normal, having with him John and Jessie Best, aged 8 and 10 years, who will be placed in the Soldiers' Orphans' home. M. D.

Langley is a proud possessor of monstrosity in the shape of a pig with seven feet and legs, two tails, two mouths, two sets of teeth and two tongues. The pig is dead and preserved in alcohol at Scott Winner's drug store. The law term of the county court convened last week. The following orders were entered: COMMON LAW. T.

T. Berry and Martin V. Swlck vs. A. D.

Housley and William L. Igou, election contest cause ordered docketed tn probate. The complainants In this cause. Democrats, are contesting the election of defendants. Republicans, to the office of supervisor and commissioner of highways respectively.

In Mt. Auburn township at the last annual town meeting. O. Sturm Bon vs. N.

Dandy, assumpsit: cause heard; judgment for 1808 and costs. J. L. Speagie vs Michael Hoover, appeal; judgment for plaintiff by agreement for $18 and costs. CRIMINAL People vs.

Henry Pumphrey, bastardy; cause stricken. People vs. Dell Harmon, carrying concealed weapons; dlsmlwed by state's attorney. People vs. Isaac Bewley and Frank Bewley, petit larceny; jury waived and plea of guilty entered; each sentenced to one hour In jail and lined 110 and costs.

People vs. Martin Loftus, bastardy: motion by defendant to strike cause from the docket at this term; motion overruled and cause continued. Probate Coart. T. Berry and Martin V.

Swlck vs. A. D. Housley and William L. Igo, election contest; ordered that the ballots be given Into the custody of the county clerk, for the town clerk, to be kept securely locked until June 19, 1896; general demurrer to petition sustained: plaintiffs ask leave to file separate petitions.

The last will and testament of Catherine Ulster was admitted to probate and letters of administration with will annexed issued to Joseph Kindle. Ltndsey Reese was appointed guardian of Josenhlne Rosier. Mary Rollins, guardian of Emma Elch- nauer, made Una) settlement. Albert Watson. Pana 24 Miss Bessie Feagan, Pana 24 Bentley Kearns, Assumption 3(1 Miss Dora Raton, Blue Mound 31 Rent Ettate Tnuwfen.

Jacob Braner to Joseph Jagle, 140 acres In sec 32, 15, 2 Ethel Davis to Roy Blackburn, outlot 21 add to Palmer: $1.000. R. 1C. Johnson to Martha M. Skeen, lot 3, blk 4, Edlnburg; $450.

James C. Mount to D. D. Elliott, lot 2, Ripple has returned to her home in Ohio. Allen Jones will soon be citizen of onr burg.

Manfred Martin of Monticello spent Sunday in Cisco. W. L. Scott spent Sunday with his parents in Mt. Zion.

Mrs. Elmer Dalits is visiting with her parents in Effinghatn. Miss Alice Kerr of Kansas is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Hott. A.

B. of Mt. Zion transacted business in Cisco Thursday. Miss Eva Seymour of Dalton City is visiting with Miss Louie Ennis. Miss Jennie Briggs of Monticello spe'nt Sunday with home folks.

Seymour and Viola Williams of Mon- ticelio spent Sunday with relatives near Cisco. Mrs. J. X. Shaft has returned from a week's visit with her parents in Cerro Gordo.

Nora and Pearl McCartney attended the High school commencement in Decatur Friday. Miss Lutie Melvin returned from Saybrook Monday, where she went as a delegate to the Epworth league convention. A silver medal contest will be held at the M. E. church Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Loyal Temperance legion.

Miss Bessie Caldwell and the Misses Snick of Argenta attended the Children's Day exercises at the M. E. church Sunday morning. Miss Edna Wortman. formerly of this place but now of Corning.

was married June 5, to W. A. W. Price, one of the leading merchants of that place. Children's Day was observed at the M.

E. church Sunday morning, and at the C. church Sunday evening. Both churches were crowded and an excellent program was at places. Itotaml.

Miss Gertie Troxel of Hennlng Is spending a few days with her parents. Children's Day was ob served at the M. E. church last Sunday. Miss Lena Dresbach attended com mencemnt exercises at Bloomlngton last week.

Miss SalUe Leishner will spend a few weeks with relatives and friends In Champaign. A reading circle has been organized In DeLand with Rev. Mr. Doweny as president. Mrs.

Brltton and baby will take a four weeks' visit with her mother In Bloom- Ington. Miss Jessie Dresbach has gone to Dlxon. where she will attend school during the summer. Misses Hat tie and Edna McBrlde arc the guests of their slater, Mrs. Combs, of Monticello.

H. W. Oantz was called to Ohio last week on account of the serious I ness of. his slater. Mr.

and Mrs. H. Kesler of Decatur and Miss Judge of Adrian, are the guests of friends and relatives here this week. Miss Dona Chapln and Dr. L.

Reed were married at the home of the bride's parents Monday evening. They left Wednesday for Washington, D. where they will spend a few weeks with the groom's parents. They were accompanied by Homer Reed. A CLEAN SWEEP SALE -AT Savings Bank store NORTH RKRK Commencing Saturday, June 13.

and Lastlne IS Days. We must this sale ill order to close out our Urge stock, which has just arrived from the markets, all brand new and desirable goods. A CLEAN SWEEP IN OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. 5.0M Chillies, fait latest deilgns. for Into Clean Sweep llsWTouie De lain, price 15c: for this sale 9e yd.

tSOO yds. Linen Duck, all desirable colors and patterns, price ISc; this Clean BW French Sateen, fast colors and flne patterni, prices IE and for this Cle i3oo y'd1 lSht flgured forthla Clean Sweep Sale ttc 1,580 yds. Novelty Goods, new desirable colors, prices 40 and BDc; for this Clean Sweep Sale lie. A CLEAN SWEEP IN LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS. pairs of ladles' Silk.

Mitts, prices and for this Clean Sweep Sate te 450 pairs ladles' Silk Mitts, better quality. Me quality: for this sale lOe pair. 9 doxen ladles' black Batteen Skirts, full sin and width, prices and fl.SO; for 1 box of American Pins: for this sate will be mid at two papers for tc. 500 ladles' Ribbed Vests at Sc each. ladles 1 flne Shirt Waists, price TSc; for thte Clean Sweep Sale at 15 ladles' flne Silk Waists, price for this Clean Sweep Sale A Clean Sweep in our Gents' Furnishing: Goods Department.

15 dosen of Men's Working Pants, warranted not to rip, price It: for this sale G5c 12 dozen of Men's dark striped Cottonet Pants, guaranteed to At and wear as good as you would pay or 11.78; for this Clean Sweep Sale 160 pairs of Men's One Worsted Pants, nobby patterns: price for Int. rale 76 pairs of light colored wool pants, price for this Clean Sweep Sale ft.W. BOYS' CLOTHING. 75 Boys' Suits, well made, prices for this Clean Sweep Bale 65 Boys' Suits, prices for this sale 75 Boys' Suits, prices for this sale jl.85. 85 Boys' flne Suits, as good as you pay $5 and for; for tilts GOO pairs Boys' Knee Pants at ISc a pair.

360 pairs Boys' Knee Pants. We quality, at 29c pair. 350 pairs Boys- Overalls for this Clean Sweep Sale Mo pair. SHOES SHOES! $3.000 worth of shoes, to be closed out at less than wholesale prices. A CLEAN SWEEP IN MEN'S CLOTHING.

75 Men's stylish and perfect fitting Suits In light colors, suitable for business suit, as good as you pay for: for this Clean Sweep Sale HW, 65 Men's Suits of a better quality, latest and nobbiest patterns, can't be bought Mrn" 2 Suits, prices $12.09 to 115.00; for this Clean Sweep Sale $8.88. a good blk 2. Forbes- add to Pana; $400. J. E.

Hogan, m. to William O. Wil- coz. 80 acres In sec 12. 11, 1 $2.800.

W. B. Hayward to Andrew J. Beck, lot 7, blk 12, Hayward's division of Pana $850. each MEN'S AND BOYS' STRAW HATS.

To be closed out at 3. 8, 10. 15. 18 and He each. MB Ka's 1 Sffit MEW STtWhT A CLEAN SWEEP IN OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT.

500 Ladles' and Misses' Sailors, regular price 26c: for this sale We. 500 Ladles' fine Silk wtre Frames, worth 35c: for this sale Me each. 200 flne Black, Green and White Quills, worth for this sale 4c each. 100 Children's flne Wreaths, regular price 20c: for this sale Sc each. 60 flne Leghorn Plats, worth II, to be closed out at 3Je- 75 Ladles' flne assorted Shapes, worth to be closed out at SJc.

50 Ladles' flne Trimmed Hats, worth 11.50, to be closed out at 25 Ladles' flne Trimmed Hats, worth $2.50, to be closed out at $1.25. 40 Ladles' and Misses' One Trimmed Hats, worth $3. to be closed out at $1.75. 25 Ladles' ttne Trimmed Hals. In all colors, as good as you pay and $6, for LaS'eV flne Trimmed Hats, regular price $7 and for this sale $3.75.

of other bMBdw tbrtHighovt It to nit Into thU to luut MW. tarty Mi the towwt prfcM. to put Into rush, and get good celtcthMi of tin baft towwt fti Our Motto: "QUICK SALES AND SMALL PtOFITS." building. Ident of Mr. the Loy was formerly a res- vicinity of Prairie Home, now living at his case tn retirement on the shores of Lake Erie.

F. Snapn is hi at Louis. William Phifer returned from Vendallaj Saturday. F. F.

Ricketts and wife spent Sunday In this Mace. U. Baldwin and family have moved to Jefferson, IIH. Mrs. Rehart and daughter, Delia, are visiting relatives In Indiana and Ohio.

M. O. Curry and family of Assumption are visiting Mr. Curry's parents In this city. E.

J. Manic of the Champaign university is spaadina; rammer vacation In 'this place The Stewardson band went to Shumway Sunday and gave a concert on the streets of that place. Misses Ida and Emma Dlddea of Shel- byvllle were the guests of relatives In this place the paat few days. A MeKuuep paaartMhrottflt this ptaoe Sunday evening over the Clover Leaf mute en route to the St. Louis convention.

Preparations are being made for a grand Fourth of July celebration in this place. Committees have been appointed and atoaty. subscribed. City. Mrs.

Will Dedman Is on (he sick list. Mod Lewellln was In Decatur Thursday. Miss Cora Shreve Is visiting friends in Decatur. John Hughes of Dalton City was here Thursday. Mr.

Hunt and family moved to Arcola Saturday. James Mlers is visiting his father at Springfield. Prank Hogan of FlndUy visiting his parents here. Charles Springer of Decatur Is visiting relatives here. J.

J. Hogan of Blonmlngton Is visiting his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Lanson Springer visited friends In Lovlngton Sunday.

L. V. Loving left Thursday for Iowa, where he will vlilt relatives. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.

W. Woodruf Saturday, June 13, a ten-pound boy. The dance given at Springer's hall Thursday night was well attended. Mlsi Kate Cheatum of Dalton City was the guest of Mrs. Mollte Tulk last week.

Mrs. May Painter of Chesterville was the guest of her slater, Mrs. Orlffllh, this week. Dr. Donovan of Lovlngton was called here Friday to see Mrs.

Dedman. who Is quite III. Mr. and Mrs. E.

F. Thurston have moved to Decatur, where he will work In the drug business. Miss Mettle Odor went to Tolefio Monday to spend the summer with her sister. Mrs. Laura Dill.

P. Bhreve and W. C. Woford went flihlng by Belt's bridge Sunday and had fisherman's luck as usual. Rrneo.

Mrs. W. It. Gladvllle is on the sick list this week. John R.

Moore is slowly recovering from his recent Illness. L. C. Rlghter built a hay shed for Jester last week. Miss Mattle Armentrout of Rays was In this place Saturday.

W. E. Gladvllle and Ralph Qarrett Sullivan visitors Monday. J. C.

Bakes shipped a car load of sheep from this place to Indianapolis Thursday. B. M. Holt of Lovlngton visited with his son, John W. Holt, a few days last week.

Ed Bruce and family visited with his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Rlghter.

Mrs. Roxle Atterberry and Mrs. F. P. Banks visited with Mrs.

J. E. Moore. Thursday. L.

L. Oowan of Humbolt visited with his brother. Rev. H. N.

Qowan, several days last week. A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson has been quite Ul with spinal trouble, but Is slowly recovering. L.

SILVERMAN, Proprietor. IfewTetopa 248-J. H. Leonard, dry goods. 30ft--W.

F. Fletcher, residence. 5.T6-W. M. Mitchell, residence.

447--J. W. Morrison, residence. 477--F. W.

Andrews, restaurant. 467--Q. Vy. Vaunts, grocery. E.

D. King is on the sick list. Mrs. Feasley was in Harvel Sunday George Anderson Is on the sick list. W.

Bell a Taylorvtile visitor Monday. Hugh Oaff had business In Taylorvllle Saturday. R. E. Hill did business in Morriaaovllle Saturday.

John Miller was a Taylorvllle visitor Saturday. Harry Davla was a Xorrlsonvllle caller Saturday. T. and son, Benjanln, were in TaylorvUle Saturday. E.

Dey. F. Hess. Bert Bhull. Froy Long of Morrisonvtlle were here Sunday.

J. L. Boyd and wife and Mrs. J. Boyd ascot Sunday night and Monday In Tay- tarviue barney Union and Joe aad Besaie WII- aan of Morrlsonvtlte were seea on our streets Friday.

There waa a aurprise party given at E. D. Boyd'a. two miles north of here, Friday evening. Everybody bad a good tune.

RHEUMATISM, The Baumgardner Dairy will sell Fine Creamery Butter at 18c per pound for one week, ending June 21. Open Sundays. 461 North Water. CHARLEY EVERY IN FW SPA PERI I NFWSFAPF.R!.

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