Daily Republican-Register from Mount Carmel, Illinois • 1

PrfllfrtltltlfPl illy VOL. 9, No. 7. MT. CARMEL, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1903 MT.

CARMEL REGISTER COMPANY, PUBLISHERS. 1 1 1 1 ii ii fii WANTED HER PUA1MHK MAN OBITUARY OF MIKADO RECEPTION GIVEN IN HONOR 7T i i emu ins imm HARRY T. MARTIN, Mgr. TOMORROW NIGHT Three'Bi Vaudeville Acts And 2000 Feet of Pictures Moving Shows at 7:30 and 9:00 O'clock Admission THE MRS. CUMMINS WHO DIED AT' HER HOME NEAR REEVESVILLE The following Is a brief notice of a long and useful life, Most of the facts herein set forth are matters of com mou Information, for this good worn tin's life was as open as a book.

Anna Elizabeth Smith was born la Golconda, Pope 111., June 16, 3832 being at the time of her death 77 years 3 months and IS days old. She was the daughter of Judge J. B. Smith, who was a pioneer local preacher the M. E.

cjiurch. Before the days when places of worship were erected this man's house was the preaching place for tho circuit preacher, so that early In life his daughter became acquaint ed with the doctrines and customs ff tho "people called Methodists." When she was but a child she wns converted and united with tho M. church which became Incti-aslngly dear to her as the years went by Not many persons loved the institu tions of the church, the love-feast class meeting. Mnd other means of grace, more than she. In 1831 she was married to Daniel T.

Cummins and they beganMiousekeep- ing on the farm on which she' died, and where her entire fanjjly was rear This home far a half cent'ury has been the center of neighborhood hospitality. Here the early circuit preach er found a home and every wayfaring man a friend. To Mr. and Mrs. Cum mins 12 children were born.

The first born died In, Infancy. Ellen died In her 27th year In 1879, and Martha Jane, the wife of T. M. Fisher, died March 26th, 1908. The remaining nine of the children, one daughter, Mrs.

J. L. Marberry and 8. sons are living. Three sons, ThomaB Wlllam and Henry live at or near the old home place, the remaining five being callod of God into the holy ministry as Methodist preachers, J.

John and Jason B. being members of the Southern' Illinois Conference and L. O. and J. P.

members of the Iowa conference. Daniel T. Cummins died In the year 1884, and since that time sister Cum mins has been a widow. After the children grew up and mo.ved away Tom removed to the old home place in order (hat his mother might continue to have her home at the old house. This was her home but most of the time was spent In visiting other children.

Her visits were always a pleasure to her children and grandchildren and weru looked forward to with- anticipation; and because of many visits In many places she made in her latter years a wide circle of acquaintances in south ern Illinois and many homes In several towns will hear of her (Jeath with genuine regret. Her last illness was of brief duration. On last Saturday morning she was seized with illness which continued until MAnday- morn ing when came. She was en tirely conscious and rational till her death. She left in writing directions concerning her burial dress and the funeral arrangements.

She was respected by all who knew her, loved by multitudes and her children rise up and call her blessed. The funeral was held at Benton church" where she held her membership, at 12:00 on Monday, October the 6th, conducted by Rev. N. Crow, of Centralia, who 25 years ago, when Vienna included circuit in which Ben ton church was part, was her pastor. The funeral was largely altended, at testing more than words the high esteem-in which she was held by the many who knew hef.v The Interment was made, at the family burying grounds on the old home farm, by the side of those of her loved ones gone on before her.

Peace to the memory of this woman'. She is gone but not forgotten. LYMAN SE1TZ GROWS A GOURD THAT BEARS CLOSE RESEMB LANCE TO A SNAKE Lyman Seitz is not a farmer but he ran grow some queer gourds. He has one of his own growing on exhibition In Seltz window which is a curiosity. It Is about an inch and a half In diameter and so closely resembles a snake that it is hard to distinguish it from one.

It Is one of the queerest freaks of nature ever seen around these parts. ERNEST WILL SMOKE UP NOW RECEIVES NICE PIPE FOR BEING LUCKY Mr. T. O. Thomas gave ench'person visiting his confectionery, Wednesday, a ticket entitling the holder thereof to a free chance on a nice pipe for the gentleman, aii'd a box of candy for thu indy holding the lucky number.

Ernest St hrodt received the pipe and Miss Mary Harmon the box of candy. WITH HER FISTS AMAZONIAN WREAKS VENGEANCE ON LITTLE FELLOW WHO STEPPED ON HER DRESS As a buxom woman of perhaps 30 Venm lirniLn fcnlxA.t nm nig a silk gown that matched her bluo eyes fitarterl in nllrM fMBHi, 4i vim Bit muvuim uHiiiui Bireet car at Tenth street In Evansvllle at 8 o'clock last night there -was a ripping sound. A meek llttl man stepped back, lifted his hat sheepishly and said: Tardon me, madam." A square foot of blue skirt remained on tho car step. "You clumsy lout," she exclaimed, glowering at him. "This nlKerlal cost me 'i a yard and goodnpgs knowr how much to make.

Now the dress is ruined. "You must pay for it." "But began the bashful man. as he began trying to efface himself from the car. "No you don't," she cried, and grab bing tiie 112-pound culprit by the con'. collar she marched him to the street corner.

When ho tried again to escape sue encirciea nis sum waist with her arms and held him close. "Get me a policeman," she screamed to the crowd. "Oh, you brute, don't you dare strike me." It was an accident," said a man in the crowd. She froze him with a glance. "Let him go and I will pay." said another.

"I won't," gasped the little man, as she held him tighter, "She's no lady." mm uihi sua sirucjt mm on me head and knocked off his derby. Next she landed on a couple of men who tried to tear the little fellow away. Patrolman Kouhler arrived then and scattered the crowd, but refused to arrest tho little man because he had not seen the dress torn. Just like you horrlblo policemen." she complained. She grabbed the 'little man's hat as he broke away, but Koehler took It from her and returned It to the owner.

He darted around the corner as It he feared she would pounce upon him again. But she uiuu ou.vjiik, hi; uuuie: mint' I your' business," she flounced up tho stroet ni the crowd laughed. .1 1 .1 C. i a THE SHERMAN STOCK COMPANY WILL BE THE ATTRACTION AT THE COWLING NEXT WEEK Tho people of Jit. Carmel will be pleased to learn that the well-known Sherman Stock will appear at the Cowling in a repertoire of new plays all next week.

On Monday night will be presented Repentant Thief," a great play ami one that everybody will enjoy. Ladies' will be admitted free on Monday nlghf, when accompanied by a person holding paid reserved seat ticket. Prices will be 10, 20 and 30 cents. The Sherman Company comes to this city highly recommended and th musement loving public can look for ward to a "week of real enjoyment for the company is a well balanced one and thetr-plays are all new and up-to- date. Their leading lady, Miss Blanch Ripley, is a clever actress with winning ways and will prove a great favorite during her stay here.

Vaudeville acts will be given every. night making the performance a continuous one with no long wait between acts. BRASS COLLARS WENT THROUGH THIS CITY ON AN INSPECTION TOUR A special train with inspection engine No. 4, and prlvate cars Nos. 4 and 411, together with Cornelius Vander-blit's car "Idle Hour," passed through this city on the Big Four, this afternoon.

The big bugs on board included Cornelius Vanderbllt, the multi-million aire, W. C. Brown, President of tfio New Central lines, and C. E. Shufft.

Vlco President. Being in a hurry they didn't stop off to greet theh many personal friends in this city. Will Begin Late Owing to today being pay day on thi Big Four anil the stores staying open later than usual the show "The Mikado" to be given at the Cowling tonight, will not begin until 8:45 o'clock. An Arkansas woman immediately after being divorced from one man named Miller inurrled another man named Miller. She probabiy figured that, by koeping a competent Miller in tho family she would still aWo to pull off a good "mill" t'very ono- in while.

CLOTHES BACK AS IT IS TOO CHILLY TO DO WITH- OUT THEM Some time ago Mrs. Joe Collins, being tired of married life left her has-band. Joe finding she was going to leave him took nearly all her glad rags and went up tho river, leaving poor Mrs. Joe without enough raiment to keep her warm this cold Mrs. Collins then went up to Vln-cennes and filed a suit against her hus band for separate maintenance and got a Judgment for $250.

A Constable from Vlnconnns went to Interview Collins, with a view to talk ing him out of the clothes to credit on the judgment, but Joe grabbed an axo and made the "23" sign and the brave officer of the law skldooed. Wednes day, Chief of Police Anderson and Oil! cer Lewis" Hunt decided they could bluff Joe and went up the river to get Mrs. Collins dainty wearing apparel but the mean cuss had skipped over to the Indiana shore and took the clothes along, hence the officers' trip was fruitless. THEM.H. CLUB ELECTED OFFICERS AT THEIR WEDNESDAY NIGHT The N.

H. Club held their bi-monthly meeting at the home of Hubert Wlrth, and the election was one of the most exciting ever held by that august body, It requlrjng nearly thirty minutes of strenuous electioneering and voting to finally eject Mr. George Wilson to the honorable position of President. Soma of the speeches made by the members In support of their choice for that exalted position were models of oratory and eloquence. Mr.

Benjamin Townsend was re elected to the office of Secretary and was instructed to buy an asbestos pen with which to keep a record of the hot meetings. Club colors of Blue and White were selected and pennants of a pretty design were chosen by the club. Light refreshments were served. Cecil Bundy was voted on to be come a new member and being elected was duly given the degrees necessftry to make him a good "Injun" and loyal member. JUDGE GREEN IS ALL RIGHT AND THE PEOPLE OF CARMI ARE FINDING IT OUT The Carml Times says: "The Oct- ober terra of the White County Circuit Court Is in session, with Judge Wll Ham Green of Mt.

Vernon presiding. The present session opened Monday and up to the time of going to press a number of cases of minor Importance have been given the attention of the court. The docket for the present term is a light one and the session will probably not be of great length. Judge W. H.

Green Is making his first appearance on the bench here and according to reports Is making a favorable Impression." WHAT WAS THE FALL DOING THE HAY LOFT AND WHY WAS IT 80 MEAN The accident received by Harry Vice last week was even more serious than elsewhere named. The fall from the hay loft brought with It a bale of hay which struck Harry on the shoulder and caused a fracture of the nock of the scapula. This was determined by Dr. Gideon who made a careful exam ination the second day after the irigl-nal injury. At present both fractures are ding nicely.

Sumner Press. WAS FINED THE USUAL $9.45 ON A CHARGE OF BEATING HIS WIFE Mr, Charles Deckard who, was arrested on a warrant sworn out by his wife, charging him with giving her a hellpfalickln was hailed before Judge Silas "jbnes and fined $9.45 for his pugilistic endeavors. Susie Sued Dan 1 Susan McReynolds has filed a suit for divorce against Daniel McReynolds charging him with unlawfully sleep ing with one Jennie Dili. She also "asks for the custody of their six-year old daughter, Helen. TONIGHT Will be the Success of the Season BE SURE AND GO AND 8EE A GOOD SHOW AND HELP A GOOD CAUSE Tli production of "The Mikado" to night at the Cowling theatre, given by home talent under the auspices of the Ladles' Guild of tho St.

John'g Eplsco- pal church promises to bo one of tho biggest successes of the season. Tho entire hoiiH In nearly Bold out mid It is probable that mnnywho wish to attend will be nnable to obtain tickets. Tho home talent participating In ihe show have been working hard and faithfully and they will undoubtedly give one of the best performances ever witnessed In this city. The chorus' girls have rehearsed their dances and songs until they have attained a degree of proficiency that equals the skill of a professional. An excellent orchestra will supply the music and there will be no long waits between acts as is usually the case at an amateur performance.

The celebrated Aeolian Quartette will sing "The Glow Worm," and this alone will be worth the price of admission as the quartette is one of the best ltt this part of the country. Everyone should attend and help a good cause, not out of charity, but to enjoy show that will give you more than your money's worth. THE CARMI BIGAMIST CONFESSES HIS GUILT AND GOES TO PRISON Charles Carr, self-styled playwright and masher of many hearts, plead guilty in the circuit court at Carml before Judge WllllaiirtH. Green, and was given an Indeterminate penal term on a bigamy charge. Last May Carr eloped from Evansvllle, with Miss Vera Wood, an amateur actress, and the two were married in Carml.

Ono day after the marriage the bride learned that she was the second Mrs. Charles Carr and confronted her husband with the information." 'He left the city but was later cleverly captured by' the woman he had falsely married. Carr wrote to his deserted wife to come to St, Louis and join him. She took. Sheriff Jesse Grissom, of White County into her confidence and the couple made an appointment to meet Carr at the union station In St.

Louis. Carr was easily captured. He haa since been incarcerated in the White county jail. Mrs. Carr was granted a divorce and her original name' restored.

Judge Green in passing sentence severely lectured Carr. JIMMY IS HAPPY NOW FOR HE HAS BRIGHT LITTLE DAUGHTER People need not be surprised if they get their insurance real cheap for the next week or so for James N. Hughes, of the Hughes Insurance Agency, is the father of a bright ten pound girl baby, and is so tickled over It that he's liable to give cut rates before he recovers from the effect of being papa. The mother and baby are getting along nicely and the Register congratulates thera for being so successful in following Roosevelt's advice, even though Jimmy's politics differ from the ex-president's. NIBSY CLARKE MADE A HIT WITH THE PATRONS OF THE ST AR LAST NIGHT NIbsy.

Clarke, the banjolst, vocalist and comedian, brought down the house at the Star, last night, and proved himself to be a first class entertain er. Tonight he will give an entire change of program. The pictures for this evening are "Cab Fight No. 519," and "The Mysterious Crime." Don't fall to attend if you want to enjoy an hour of solid fun and amusement. Friends Surprised Her A number of tho friends of Miss Mame Smith, of 219 WeBt Eighth street, gave her a pleasant surprise party on her fourteenth birthday.

Refreshments were served and a gcneriil good time hnd by all present. OF FR. BUDDE BY LOCAL CATH-OLIC ORDERS The members and the families of tho Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Benevolent society and the Catholic Knights of America gave a reception in honor of Fr. Budde, Wednesday night, In honor of his return from a tour of the old country.

Fr. Budde was escorted from tho parsonage to the Knights Columbus hall In the Frldrtch building by a committee composed of members of the three orders where a program was ren- FR. BUDDE dered. Rev. Fr.

Chuso made an address of welcome which was responded to by Fr. Budde who expressed bis happiness at being back again among his" many friends and thanking them for the many -expressions of good will shown hlra by his conareeatlon. aii cAvcucuh uuuicas wan muuu uy Mr. P. J.

Kolb on "Priest, Clergy, Dl- A nvr.nll.xn A .1 .1 Jl ety Their Relation With Each Other." Rev. Fr. Wm. Walter, of St. Sebas tian, responded to the toast "Home Again." The program closed with the song "America," after which choice refresh ments were served.

A FEW WORDS OF WISDOM THAT YOU SHOULD LET SOAK IN Your top piece Every reader of the Register should read the ads that appear in its col umns from week to week and in that way learn Just what the-merchants of this city are offering Every Issue carries notice of many bargains that may be found at the stores of our various advertisers and It Is to your own Interest to read them carefully and learn Just where you can buy the most for your money. Special prices are continually being made on just Bin articles as you are going to need for the winter, and you should take advantage of the opportunity-io inform yourself on just what the market price of such articles is. The rush of your work is over, and now is the time to supply yourself with the many things that you know you will need, and there Is no better place to buy than the stores whose advertisements may be read In this paper. Our advertisers are progressive business men who select only dependable merchandise, and their prices cannot be equal ed In any larger city, so -why send away to get tbe.goods you need. When you give them your patronage you are benefitting your home and their home and much' mutual good must come therefrom.

Their advertisements in our paper are invitations to you to call and inspect their stocks and prices. Go where you are Invited. HENRY BOEWE OF WEST SALEM LOSE8 A HAND WHILE SHRED DING FODDER Henry Boowe, of West Salem, whllo shredding fodder on the Wm. Gaodde place had his hand ground off in the machine. The fingers and thumb of the left hand were severed and the re mainder of the hand was ground to pulp.

The machine had to be taken apart to release the arm. Rummage Sale i A continued rummage sale opens Saturday, Oct. 16, In the Habberton building, next door to the postoffice. It will last several days and Is given by the Methodist Home" Missionary Society. Joined the Navy Horace Leiand hns enlisted as an apprentice seaman In the United States navy and will learn the life of a safior boy on the bounding main.

A Musical Burlesque in Two Acts, Under the Auspices of Ladies' Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church. 50-PEOPLE--5O 20-LATEST SONGS-20 5 and 10c I Of Neatly and Artistically Done Pretty Girls in Catchy Songs and Dainty Dances. A Home Talent Performance that Will Be Best Local Talent in Town. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON.

The Oouhng lieatre TO-NIGHT! TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Admission 25, 35, 50c For First-class Job Printing Try the Register Office i KU cf rrhilrs ttzt Pierces Particubr.