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The Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 2

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The Daily Reviewi
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Decatur, Illinois
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Clinton ALL THREE TICKETS Hearing of Clinton Commis sion Results in Favorable Decision. Clinton, April hearing ob- jectlons to the Citizens' and People's tickets, "he commission sitting on the eligibility of the candidates decided favorably to them The decision came about o'clock Wednesday night. This means that John Fuller and Charles will oppose George Edmonson, the present Incumbent for the mayor's chair and candidate for reelection. Fuller Is the CltlMnn' party candidate and Karr the People's MADE FOR HIM. Tho hearing waa full of dramatic Incidents The most exciting was an attempt made by Mayor Edmonson to "get" Attorney M.

J. fo derogatory remarks The commission was composed Mayor Ertmonson, himself. City Clerl W. J. Carter and Alderman H.

A. Moore himself a candidate, chosen to the commission by lot. Speeches were made by Attorney Mitchell, for the objectors J. Hinchcllff for the two questioned tickets. Insrham for the same cause, and E.

I Sweeney. DECIDK1) THEY WERK IT Tho question of Mayor Edmonson" right to nit as one of the commission gone Into exhaustively by both i a tho commission members decided that they themselves have jurisdiction and the hearing- was started. All dny there -was a crowd in co-irt house and the sitting of tfte rimmlsston wtii exciting. Cllntpn people were rmieh wrought up over the affair. There are several factions in town and are taking bitter stands IS ENDED.

The decision of tlie commission was that trie evidence against the candidates the two tickets to which objection been filed was Insufficient. This ends the alleged political coup raid to havp been planned by Mayor Sflmonaon to win his fight for reelection. BURNED GIRL, DIED. Miss Summers, who lived three miles north of Wapella, died Wednesday afternoon as the result of burns sustained last Saturday. She was burn- Ing when her dress caught fire and was fearfully burned.

She was fourteen jcars old and well known in the vicinity of her homo. Three weeks ago the girl's mothe died. Two brothers, three sisters and father nre, tho grief-stricken fam ily -surviving. Tho funeral will be today from Long Point Christian church, In conjunction with that of Oeorgo W. Bell, dler at Hoyworth Sunday.

ENOCHS GIKL JAILED. Claiming that his daughter, Ida En oehs Is Incorrigible, C. Enochs Is sued a wn-rrant for her arrest Wednea day and she was arrested at her horn and Jailed last night. Her hearing wl be in the county court this afternoo before Judge Fred Hill. CAUGHT IN THE ACT Three tramps were arrested by Spec la! Officer Dill of the) Illinois Centra last night and locked up charged wit attempting to break into freight car The detective got the trio just as the were breaking a seal.

WARNERS GOING- ABROAD Hon and Mrs. Vespasian Warner wi leave soon for a three months' trl fbroad They will he pirt of con gressional party the of the world, tourlns Ireland, Scotland and France, besides. SCHOOL SLATE. At a mass meeting thto almte was chosen for the school-election: President, Dr. A.

Graham; B. 3. Beatty and Ipseph TO BORE FOR Them machinery for the fcorlng for oil In this vicinity has been uhlpped V. Joseph from Robinson. Boring start soon.

EYESIGHT RUINED PLAYING INDIAN Little Boy at Ohlmtra Ww Shot With Twic Bow sad Arrow. Ohlman, April 15--Lorn Forbes, the year-old son ot Mrs. accidentally ihot In the left eye Bandar by Clark Curdy, while playing with bow and arrow conatructed of maple twlgl, me slgni being destroyed Miss Lyaia Zslfang WM (hopping la No- komlG Saturday. Merroll Durdy shopping In Mra! S. W.

Barter in John'vit8, Ed Hetiel and Harry Burdy attended tho ball game In Nokomli Sunday, the latter covered third base. Emit business vliltor In Pana Tuesday. Mimei Vivian and Durflr Sunday at tho home of Dave Best, norm ot Hokomls. Min Anna Barnes spent Sunday with brother, Herman Barnei. Mlneg Clara Baiter, Lottie and lif- dla Paper took the final examination in Kokomla Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Henrr of Nokomli, visited friends and relatives here over Bun- 4l and McAfee ipent Saturday with their couilni, Paul and Orlleu Wll- Monticello 3 Tillle IB visiting relative! In orcheater. MUs Whl'e ot Mattoon, Is the gant of FB Bert Davidson. Miss Lucy Peper went to Pana Tuesday to rend a few weeks with Mrs.

I. J. McKown. Mlssea Fairy and Addle Cahlll were anop- ng In Baturday. John O'Donnell and children returned uesday after a few days' visit with her arentB, Mr.

and Mra. Gllly. Miss Mae Bridge was In Nokomla Situr- Msssre. F. Qulram and B.

Bhrlnter faohbum, 111., departed Monday alter a eek'a vlult with Howard DeLonjr and wife, 10 former to hit home, tho latter to Spring- eld to visit relatives. MAEOA BAND TO GIVE A CONCERT Docatnr People Will Antat on Program Friday Night. Maroa, April 15 --On Friday evening, April 16, at the opera house, will be given a band concert by Conover's Mlll- band. The band has new numbers arranged and the second part la expect, ed to be one of 'the best given this season. A quartet composed of four young women from the James Mlllikln will be quite good, and Miss Beulah Eckman of Decatur will whistle, FROQHAM.

Following )s the program: FIRST PART. "AI Fresco," march (Jno. W. Carto). Trail" (Joa.

Howard). Medley (H. Prtndivllle). (W C. Powell).

Show World" (J. J. Richards). PART SECOND. Vocal On Me," Fred Moore and Earl Sigler.

the Elephant Got His Trunk" (Rudyard Kipling), Miss Joan Crocker. Quartet (double Scene," "Cooking "Three Flower Clover," "The Daisy," Blue BPll" (Beach), Mlsees McAdams, Jeanette Troutman, Lilian Koown and Mildred Randolph the Mlllikln university. Heading--'Going of the White Swan" (Gilbert Parket), Miss Bessie Oonover. Whistling Mocking Bird," Miss Beulah Eckman. Clarinet (Th.

Rollln- Stoutenborough- DECATUR BLUES TO OPENJIALL PARK Monticello, April Amusement company will open Interur- bavn park Sunday afternoon Then the Bines meet the Monticello Grays. Several Improvements have been made at the park. The Monticello boys' new uniforms arrived a week ago and are now on exhibition In F. J. Mallander's window.

Manager Tlppett will probably use the following In Ms lineup Sunday: K. Swletska, third base; Schulta, shortitop; Wrlglt, second base; Bragg, first base; lAidrlch, catcher; MeQuay. right field; Chufchill, center field; Bailey, left field; Pfeffer or Butzer, pitchers. A large crowd will no doubt be out to Bee the game. Hev.

S. Dancey and son, Tom, of Bloomlngton were In the city Monday- night en route to Falrbury. Mrs. Hannah Fltzwater went to Chicago to visit her sister, Mrs. Jane Harper, who It very III.

The Rebekahs have a social at their hall Thursday evening. J. M. Donahue was in Lovington Tuesday on business. AT FUNERAL.

Postmaster L. W. Miles of Bethany attended the funeral of Mrs. N. E.

Rhoad8B Tuesday afternoon. G. C. Eyder of Decatur was In the city Tuesday. Mrs.

F. V. Dilatush is ill. DINNBE PARTY. Mr.

and Mrs. John KIrby will enter- Uin friends at dinner Thursday even- The Woman's club has decided to give a May breakfast. NO MORE SPORT FOR AGED ANGLER W. Hi. rUgglaf and Samnel DeBnnm are Dead--Election Excitement.

Shelbyvllle, April 15--One of the mos enthusiastic followers of Ita.uk Walter in Central Illinois, William Hlggtns Is dead. For more than half a i he has been a resident here, and for three years he has been in bad health. Mr. Hlgfrins was born In Coshocton county, Ohio, In 1837. He was a har- nessmaker's apprentice in his young- manhood, and enlisted In the army as a harness maker at the age of 24 years.

was compelled to give up the work before the war's end because of bad eyes He Inherited a sum of money that made him Independent the rest of his days. FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Anothci old formei citizen, Samuel DeBaum, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Amanda Sherman, at Farmersburg, Ind, Monday. He was 89 years old. During his residence here Mr DeBaum was employed in Richardson's coal mine.

He leaves four daughters, all living in Farmergburg, and one son in Oklahoma. LOTS OF NOISE. Excitement was high here for a time uesday during the judicial prlmar the candidacy of Judee His were out working and htf friends alleged that bought or attempted to be bought. The polios fcafl to clear the sidewalks. Iran mueh wrangling, tmt no fcetui.1 violence.

RECEPTION IN HORSEJTAII, SHOP Hoopetton. Hoopwton Horse Kail company entertained MO Monday IB new factory building of the In thU city. Numbered among the sussts Suiters from several different states. The members of the firm received their guests as they entered building, the reception 'beginning at o'clock. were placed In portions of the fculldlng -where the guests might play cards, while a waMfl floor In another section of the large building Invited them to dance.

Turner's orchestra played for the dancing Late In the evening a luncheon was served. The opening of the new factory proved to be one of the largest and most brilliant social events of the winter In Hoopeston. The process by which the horse nail Is manufactured was demonstrated to the guests, AMISH DECIDE TO MAKE APPEAL Pelcln, 111, April 15--Having discussed the satject with the members ot the respective congregations of the German Christian Apostolic or Amish church throughout central Illinois, It has been decided by Rudolph Witzlg the. elder of the Grldley church and Michael Mangold, elder of the church at Roanoke, to Instruct their attorneys to enter a motion for a new trial of the suit brought against them by Rudolph Isch of Peoria and In the event ot It being denied to carry the same to the appellate court. 03 seauty ss a FELIX GOCRAUD'S ORIENTAL CREAM OR MAGICAL BMTIFIER HtmoTei Tw, PlmplM, Freckles, Hurt Run, Skin DlwnM, ererr MtmHb on beauty, and il flcs detection.

It BU Itood tbo tut of yearf, and U10 bmaleit we tutelttobeBarelt Accept Bocwatei- ftlt of" iteillM ntme. vr. 1 A. to of ths kmt- ton jBUDt) i yoa them. Oriental I.eBTe».

Sent for 5 cents In stamps. A. little booklet of perfumed pmvder leaven to carry In the gerd T. Hopkins 22. Price Without Hood, $5.25.

With Hood, $6.75. Go-Carts in a variety second to none --a department we are truly proud of, a more complete assortment of baby vehicles than shown anywhere. If you are interested in baby's comfort, if you want a nice, nobby, easy to fold go-cart, you should direct your steps to this wonderful showing which we have prepared for your inspection. Five different makes of collapsible carts. English carriages and folding carts, all of them the leading makes of the country.

This cart illustrated in above cut, is upholstered in chase leather, has full spring seat, 10- inch wheels with rubber tires, heavy steel construction. Folds or opens with one motion. Price, as shown with hood, $6.75. Without hood, $5.25. It's Easy to Pay the Teople's Way.

Attractive floor Coverings In Every Grade Together With Handsome Drmaertos anil Hangings for Window ami Wall A Lace Curtain Bargain. See those special values in lace curtains in beige, red and green. They are regular $1.50 values but we shall close out this special lot at Pair 98c. Summer! Draperies. A daintily attractive line of jjjain white and colored Swisses and printeJSfebrics, at Yard lOc, 15c, 25c.

A RugKpecial. An attractive bargain embraces limited number of 37x60-inch Axminster Rugs of a regular $2.50 grade, which we shall close out at 3 Each $1.98. Wood Fibre Rugs. A largo assortment of these beautiful Rugs for bedroom use. Both patterns and colorings are as attractive as much more expensive grades, and no Rug that is so desirable can be bougiht for so little money.

Our price on the largest size and best quality of Fibre Rugs is but $13.00. Rugs. We have everything that is best in every imaginable grade of Rugs. We have 9xl2-foot Tapestry Brussels Rugs at from $950 each to $20.00, included in'the lot being a number of regular $16.50 Rugs which we shall close out this week at Choice for $13.95. Tn the buying of High Grade Floor Coverings and Draperies, the name of T.in Scruggs and "Best Quality" are synonymous.

If we sell it to you at any price, it is the best obtainable at that price. The Reason of Our Wall Pooer Suooess "Our assortments are absolutely unsurpassed and include everything that is artistic, attractive and dependable. Our salespeople give experienced but unobtrusive advice which prevents expensive decorative bluaders and makes your job a success in every particular. Why not have this advice? It is 'bound to be of both artistic and economic value, and costs you not a cent. Prlooa Range From So to the Roll Unumuml Waluos in WOMEN'S SPRING APPAREL Swaeeer Long Coats made of "handsome fancy worsteds and of plain Barges.

6 Each $10.00 to $18.50. Tailored Suits in the very newest models in both li in white serge. Tailored Waists in all linen and either plain or embroidered, at Each $2.00 to $3.00. Girls' Gingham Dressss in the most attractive plain and striped some in the popular jumper effects. Each $1.00 to $8.60.

Conveniences for Spring Work in the Home We handle the Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe House Cleaning and Garden Aids Malleable Iron Rake, 12 teeth and hardwood handle. Each 12c. 4-tine Garden Forks, with D-shape handles. Each 48c. Curtain Stretchers, 6x12- foot size, with nickeled pins.

Each 69c. Climax Wall Paper Cleaner, none more satisfactory or efficient. Can 8c. Long Wool Ceiling Dusters, made of best grade of wool, with long handles. Each 48c.

Scrub Brushes of Tampico or Rice root. Each 3c. The Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe (air tight) is made of jute hemp paper, cedared, looking like cedar, and smelling fragrantly of cedar. Unlike ordinary wood pulp paper, which splits, cracks ant) tears easily, the paper in the Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe is tough, pliable and everlastingly strong. When the Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe is closed it is practically air tight, That's the basic reason of its excellence--that why no moth or other injurious insects--why no smoke, no no dust, no moisture--can get into the Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe.

Then you can hang the Wayne Wardrobe up anywhere, in the garret, in the basement, or in the back hall--just as you wish--without the least fear of injury to your clothes. You can easily put the costliest dresses, or your husband uniforms or dress suits, into the Wayne Cedared Paper Wardrobe (air tight) without creasing them or wrinkling them in the least There's a row of metal hangers in each Wayne Wardrobe to hold your clothes in shape--they won't fall in a heap in the bottom of the bag. Then you can take your clothes out whenever you want them, just as easily, and they won smell disagreeably either. You can wear them immediately after taking them out. E.A No.

I. Children. 2 3 6 3 4 $0.50 $5.75 No. 2. Business Suits, etc.

24x6x40 .65 7.50 No. 3. Suits, Frock Coals, 30 it 6 50 No. 4. Women's SkirU, Dresses, 22x6x46, with skirt hanger, No.

5. Overcoats, Auto Cotts, Lodge Uniforms, Gowns, Opera Cloaks, 30 6 55 No. 6. Dinner Reception Gowns, 24x6x55. with de hue hanger No.

7. Fur Coats, Ulsters, Ball and Party Robes, 30 6 60, with garment hanger No. 8. Muff and Fur Beg, 25x6x30 .65 .75 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 .40. 8.55 8.55 11.40 14.25 17.50 4.60 Towel Holder.

A very effective and convenient novelty, for bath where something efficient and inconspicuous is required. Made of a neatly polished. Each lOc. Jewel Carpet Soap. One cake will clean a carpet.

Cake 5e. We have all other kinds of house cleaning requisites including Hammers, Tacks, Carpet Beaters, Dusters, a i Varnishes and Brushes, at the lowest prices you will find anywhere for the same grade of goods. Underwear of Stylo and Quality Boys' Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers. Come with either long or short sleeves and in ankle or knee length. All sizes at garment 25c.

Munsing Union Suits for Children. A complete line in five different styles ecru and full These are the most perfect wearing and fitting Union Suits that are made for children's wear. It is generally easier for them to outgrow than it is to outwear them. Garment 50c. Women's Fine Cotton Union Suits with high neck, long sleeves; also with low neck and no sleeves, tight or lace trimmed Garment 50c.and Mcrode Union Suits, a complete line of this weft known brand in the different spring styles.

These garments are made of fine cotton lisle, and of white silk and lisle mixed. Prices are Suit $1.00 to $2.50. footwear of Merit Oorreotly fitted Oxfords. Plenty of medium grade Oxfords in tans and blacks in patent, calf and kid leathers either button or lace. We fit them carefully.

Pair 3 Boys' and Youths' Oxfords. A fine line just opened up that are among the best values we have shown in up-to-date footwear for boys. Handsome vici Blucher Oxfords in sizes to 6, at Pair $2.00. For Sensitive Feet. For this class we have a very complete assortment of flexible sewed shoes, with medium and low flat heels.

Each pair bends with the foot, and we have them in all leathers in black and tan. Carefully-fitted-at Pair $3.00. Tan Pumps. Perfect fitting low shoes with the new ankle strap which prevents them slipping at the heel. They have genuine Goodyear welt soles and are trimmed with a small leather bow stitched down.

Pair $8.50..

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