Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 7

JANUARYS. 1929 THEY WANT TO PREPARE FOR PROMIS- El) INVESTIGATION FIRST MOVE OF DRYS WILL BE TO MOP UP WASHINGTON Association Against Amendment Is Also Active and I'lans Vigorous Campaign (Washington Bureau Journal-Standard) Washington, Jan. Congress is making up Us mind on the question whether conditions surrounding enforcement of tho prohibition law shall be investigated b'y a committee Us own members or the expert commission which Herbert Hoover has promised to create, opposing elements in the wet and dry conflict are closing ranks' for what is expected to be a nationwide demonstration of the tenable- ness of their respective positions. Cull for Dry Lnw OBITUARY Henry Booingarden Forreston, 111., -Jan. Boomgarden was born September llth, 1847, in Uttum, East Frlesia, Germany.

He emigrated to America, when ho was 21 years of age, settling at Forreston, 111., and shortly afterward was married to Miss Minnie Borgmann. To this union were born a son and daughter, George and Hattie. 'After tho death of his first wife he was married to Miss Tillle Appel- dorren on February 27th, 1SS3. Fourteen children were born to this union, of whom one, a daughter, Tillle, died in 1896, when she was a little over a year old. Mr.

Boomgarden was always In comparatively good health up until about ten years ago, when he became 111 with; dropsy and his health had been failing ever since. He paused, away on January 7th, at 1 o'clock p. reaching the age of SI years, 3 months and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife and th-a following children: Gcorgo, of Forreston; Hattie, wife of Jack Harper: Derm, wife of Christian Knltenbadi, Forrenton; wife of George Westermann, Leaf River; Lizzie, wife of Frank Ackermann, Gorman Adeline; Harry Valley; Grace of Boomgarden, German Valley: Helen, of Adeline; Tlllie, wife of Eduard Jansen, Setvard; Caroline, wife of John The National' United Co mini! toe Shannon; HenHuttn. wife of Frank vSlotfffet, German Valley; Bert, of German Henry, Conrad ami Joe, of Adeline.

There are 17 grandchildren and two great grandchU- for Enforcement, comprising fifteen national and numerous state bodies, is calling upon clergymen of Illinois and other states to put on vigorous campaigns for more effee- live enforcement in their respective communities. A campaign of this nature is soon to be launched in Washington with the announced object of preparing the capital for the Incoming-, Hoover administration and to make Washington an example and encouragement to the cities of tho nation." Beginning: January 7, it is planned to conduct a series of rallies here in the cause of stricter enforcement. Similar meetings are to bn held in Chicago, Han Francisco, 'Los Angeles, Philadelphia, ami Pittsburgh, under national committee "auspices, and. if the plans of the organization arc carried out, they will be conducted in every city of the country. Organization Antls Meanwhile, the Association Against tho Prohibition Amendment- announces that its board of directors has been Increased to 103 members representing Illinois and twenty- eight other states.

This board Is soon to be Increased to 200 and eventually to 1,000, it is announced. Ii states that it has ample financial backing with which to oppose the program of the dry organizations. It is recognized by supporters and opponents of the eighteenth amendment that in the near future the JOURNAL-STANDARL ROCK CITY. SCHOOL NEWS Edited by Grammar Class Rock City, Jan. 9-4The per feet attendance tocord made a big drop, this rabnth on account of the epidemic.

grammar room having 'perfect attend ance are as follows: Meinert, Doris Vehmeler, Hazel Har old Knaup, Russell Mabel Tlelkemeler, Kenneth Horst- meler, and Howard Vehmeter. In the primary room only six received perfect attendance certificates. They are aa follows: Ruth Adams, Marcella Zimmerman, Wan-en Meier, Vehmeler, Eleanor and Clifford Melnert. The following pupils of the grammar room received -an. average of 90 or above: Fred Sutler, 93; Doris Vehmeler, 91 1-3; Erna TJelkemeier, 94; Mnbel Tlelkemeler, 96 5-9, and Joyce Price, 91 4-9.

The following children of the primary room are on the Honor Role this month: Ruth Adams 90; Frances MeSnert 91; Marcella. Zimmerman 93; Flo Adams Tielkemelnr 94: Mae Helthecker 92 and Georgia Nott 90. On certain Friday afternoons the pupils of the grammar room have what they call a radio program. Each pupil takes part in it. At the end of the program a vote is taken 1 to seo which pupil did the best.

Tho ANNUAL MEETING OF ELIZABETH BANK Elizabeth, 111., Jan. annual meeting of the stockholders of The Elizabeth State Bank was held in the building Monday afternoon when a large portion of the stock was represented. The 'reports of the past year were read showing the local institution to have completed a successful year on December 31 and to have added additional strength by increasing its already large surplus undivided profits accounts. At the election of directors the following- were chosen to serve on the board of directors for the coming year: Jacob Bertsch, Bernard Ditt- raar, William Tippett, Andrew G. Artman and Louis E.

Nash. Following the annual meeting of the stockholders the directors convened to organize for the ensuing year, Jacob Bertsch being elected president, Bernhard Dlttmar, vice president, Lois E. Nash, cashier and C. O. Daniel, assistant cashier.

NEWS OVERiGiJT By the Associated Press Domestic New wreck twenty speakeasies that reopened after raids. Los. Rubens, ao one most votp.i is Ulejtrc.s.-,, in court after warrant dren. throe daughters-in-law, radio announcer for the nest pro gram. The radio announcer for this Friday's program is Lawrence Anores.

Credit te given in grammar for sons-in-law. Mr. Boomgarden had lived in Adeline the Inst ten years, Avhorc he and his wife often were privileged to have their children visiting them. When he passed away on Monday nil but one child of his second wife the work put into these programs. Favorable results-arc noticed in ffiat the pupil is better able to stand before an.

audience with assurance and were present. Funeral services will on Friday morning-, 11:30, at Evangelical church The Parent-Teacher's meeting for this month was held January 9th at the Announcement of at Adeline. Interment will be at the take nlacV; ule date of next meetin will bo Jan llth af! made A larger attendance is desired. The school -house 1 bents Caronia bj is issued for her arrest. Austin, Senator Love introduces "freedom of conscience.

bill' 1 providing- that party pledges should not bind voters' consciences. Lakehurst, Los Angeles starts cruise to Florida. York. rules slayer's belief in witchcraft does not constitute Insanity. ington, clerk of lower, house, withdraws at republican caucus after admitting ho was on sanitary district payroll.

Gouveia burned to deatli in home; fire attributed to overturned lamp. of democra-j tic legislators pick Michael Igoe, i Chicago, minority'-floor leader in house'and Edward .7. Hushes, Chic-' ago, minority leader in senate. witness in extortion trial, Michael De Vito, threat-! ened with deatli. Hecht, 7.

killed when struck by car driven by Donald Bond; Bond arrested. B. Mulvey, wealthy attorney who defended the poor) free of charge, dies. Kadel, Civil War! veteran, and former mayor of Rock Falls, dies. of Benjamin "Wycott, itinerant, machinist, reveals lie was claimant to estate.

Ackerman convicted of attack on young model, sentenced to 25 years. injured when, balcony of high school gym at Knox-1 ville collapses during basketball game. recommends that mi)k industry be placed under i Illinois commerce commission. FITLY A good proverb wears a crown and revolution or dethronement. It walks up and'down the earth an invisible! knight, errant help ing the needy.

A man might frame and set loose a star to roll in its orbit," and yet not have done so memorable a thing before Ood as he lets go a golden orbed speed to roll tluough of In Star Papers." Say it with Printer's Foreign S. President Roosu- hours. Prescott Gochnaur's White Elephant Sale How often we find our stocks at this time, of the.year with an odd garment here mu that haS n0t Ved ut as Jt should through.the regular channels of trade. There is nothing wrong with the styles, price, or materials. We have just not found the right person for the garment.

They are White Elephants to MS, but are real bargains for you. Here are a few wOH Halftone cemetery. Acting upon their lor liglita. These will be a wish his 'six sons Gen-r-. reat hclp in tTl especially i.i«intrj> v.isu, nis six Harry, Bert, Henry.

Conrad and Joe, wi.ll bp Rev, R. and Hev. August Bock officiate at the funeral V. will THE FRAZERS TO GIVE "i'AN ENTERTAINMENT I.UEDARVILLE HALL for Parent-Teacher's meetings. REALISTIC THUhL A.

steamship advertisement proin- that "as you go up the gangplank in Xew York you get thr: tanjry smell of salt and tar in your nostrils." Probably the company Cedarvllle, 111., Jan. "The Fms- ers" will appear in the K. of H. templfi at CedarviSle on Friday oven- Ing. January 31.

Their entertainment consists of sor.ps, dances, impersonations and musical specialties. "The Frazers" are driving from their home in St. Paul, where they spent the holidays, to, southern Illinois, and it is only to break their IOHR drive that they consented to appear in Cednrvillc. This is an un- of peasant and Croat party lenders searched; telling of raids confi.seuU'd. Xice.

offlcprs drowned as fulls in tost flight. Snorts I wins dollars extra they will supply a rale with cuUBS in teeth. entire problem of prohibition will be.usual opportunity for the people erf ftn hau ll lnvc a CcdarvlHc and vicinity to hear this and both sides are'ready to pre- flrst class company which wHl probably in- The Brade -STubnco the rmdlng that will be take part in the evenlnt prosram, made. The drys have been stirred into Kctivity by 'made by critics of prohibition 'that enforcement is furnishing several enjoyable luinv! bers. ineffective and tlmt (he A'olstead Jaw is not enforceable the campaign iCIRP they are about to launch is intended lnC ndmi.HPJort is low so nil can attend.

Admission 13 and cents. they are about to launch is intended to disprove them. Seek to Influence Public Sentiment- The united effort of ui AT At YOUR SHOP A Removal Sale to reduce our stock before moving to our new location, the new HOTEL FREEPORT we will sell at a big silk undies, robes, flowers, let of hose and a few kickernicks. New radio tubes out of Griffiths knocks oat Guorgc Gc-nias in second round. -Ber: MirCann.

Bloon COMPTON; LOSS $40,000 boxes at half at Ridg- scoro of organizations which" are supporting the dry will dircctrd to iirouslrig pubife sentiment, which is held to bo 'essential to' the eradication of the boot lender and tiie checking of alcohol diversion. Agitation directed'at loca! oflicials. who will be urged to cooperate with tho national authorities! wa med in moving against minor offendorsi srcaUy from co ivho cannot, by fa churches cannot, agents, When Mr. reifch Ington for inauguration ho will come to face- with the prohibition issue as a result of the enforcement campaign which will then be under way Sn the capital. Tviass meetings which will be addressed by members of Congress and by prominent prohibitionists will be held daily and those attending will be osfced to pledge their efforts to secure strict enforcement of law.

Compton. 111., Jan. do- slroycd tlio Compum hlgli school and all its equipment yesterday, causing a Joss at $40,000. Origin or the fire had not been dc- tonight, j-'jrc iv.is discovered about o'clock this morning and the flames spread rapidly. When firemen, arrived the schoo! Firemen suffered exposure.

Local churches probably will be used for oiasscs. although Ilochelle and Other nearby cities offered to care for tho local student body. ways. Children Almost Hate Cross, Nervous Mother children almost hated me was so cross. Thanks to Vinol, my nervousness is gone and are py T.

Josnstone. For ao years Sectors have prescribed iron, phosphates, cod liver known as Vinol, The very FJKST bring's sound sleep and BICf appetite. wornout people aro surprised how QUICK iron, phosphates, ffivo new life and pep. Vinol tastos delicious. Km- mert Drug and Guentber's Store.

In Davis by E. K. 1-9-lt Hun's weakness lies in his fancied wlstlom. Mothers -Try M3d Cluldren's Musterole The silence in the Rocky Mountains is so great that the flapping of partridge wings mny be heard for several miles. How Weak Nervous Women Grow Stronger Feel Better, LookYounger and Have Steadier Nerves If you only you rundown, anemic are dragging yourself around on your "nerve" what a wonderful increase in strength and health Tanlac will give you, you wouldn't hesitate a moment about going to your druggist and getting a big bottle of this splendid medicine.

Mrs. Mabel Wagoner, of 101 Norton Court, Akron, Ohio, says: "I was weak frantically nervous and suffered from indigestion and dizziness, Tanlac gave me new energy right to my finger tips. I gained 17 Ibs. and now feel spry and active." Tanlac is as free from harmful drugs as the water you Nature's own medicinal tonic herbs. Druggists know this and for the past 10 years recommended it to rhen and women who need a quick "pick up" that will put them on their feet and givethem a new interest in life.

So confident are the makers of Tan- lac that if you are not helped by it, you get your money back on request. co urs t' good old Musterole; how quickly, how easily it relieves chest colds, sore throat rheumatic and neuralgic- pain, sore joints and muscles, stiff neck and lumbago. milder form. Unexcelled for relief of croupy coughs and colds; it penetrates, soothes and relieves without the blister of the old-fashioned mustard plaster. Keep ajar handy.

It comes ready to apply instantly, without fuss or bother. Better than a muttard platttr NOTICE TO Batavia, Illinois Street Improvement BOND HOLDERS Certain improvement bonds of the city of Batavia, sold by Gund-Graham Co. have been called for payment February 1st, 1929 Interest ceasing after that date. List and numbers of bonds called are on file at State Bank Compare your bonds with their list and turn in at once At tea time in smartest circles One brown Caracul Coat Fox Collar Size 42 Was Now $250.00 $129.00 One Buck Seal Skunk Shawl Collar Size 40 Was Now $235.00 $135.00 One Black Pony Size 40 Was $65.00 Now $45.00 One Blue Buckskin Beaverette Trim Size 15 Was Now $27.50 $14.95 One Tan Broadcloth Large Op. Collar Cuffs Size 36 Was Now $49.75 $25.00 One Grey Tweed Coon Mandell Shawl Size 37 Was $45.00 Now $19.75 One Black Broadcloth Black Caracul Trim Size 42 Was Now $49.75 $29,75 One Hudson Seal Coat Self Collar Size 18 Was Now $275.00 $198.00 mm One Natural Wombat Tomboy Size 16 Was Now $165.00 $110.00 Two Short Napa Leather Jackets Wool Lined Was Now $19.75 $12.50 One Black Broadcloth Vicuna Shawl and Cuffs Size 16 Was Now $49.50 $29.50 1 Black Broadcloth Fitch Mandell Collar and Cuffs Size 18 Was Now $39.00 $19.75 One Brown Broadcloth Black Wolf Collar Cuffs.

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Final Clean Up oit Overcoats Coats formerly sold up to $40.00 now selling at the following prices: Warm Lined Leather 39c Discount on All Winter Merchandise No. C. O. No Laybys All Sales Final F. A.

Read Co. No. C. No Laybys Ail Sales Final Starting Tomorrow Final Clearance of Our Annual JANUARY Sales Of Fine Fall and Winter Hats and Models Naturally after inventories are taken, compelling record-low prices prevail on all remaining stock of Fall and Winter Hats. Come expecting the season's greatest will not be disappointed.

53 HATS Priced at Models and pattern Hats, individual types in exclusive designs, originally priced to 116.50. JANUARY ANNUAL SALE 62 HATS All Sales Final at Smart felts of the better kind, metallic Hats and combinations, that were priced from to $10.00. JANUARY ANNUAL SALE 89 HATS Priced at These are felts, velvets, metallic and velour hats. 'Originally priced $3.95 to $6.95. All Sales Final HOUSEKEEPERS SS.

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