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CLINTON DAILY PUBLIC If you have a house for rent, or wish THE WEATHER to rent one, put a Public want-ad on Things Probably and thunder toThe Community Paper- The Paper That Does showers the: job. You can't beat 'em for results night and Friday; warmer Friday. XXIV NO. 317 CLINTON, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1920. PRICE TWO CENTS FACTORY FOR GLINTON IS ASSURED Branch of Brown Shoe Manufacturing Co.

Decides to Come to Clinton- Will Employ 500 People Clinton is to have a real factory. This fact was made known today when final papers were drawn up with the Brown Shoe Manufacturing company, the second largest i maker of shoes in the country, by which they agree to locate a branch factory employing from the start between four and Ave hundred people. A rousing "get-together" banquet will be given by the men behind the movement Tuesday evening at the K. of P. hall when the details of the new industrial movement will be made public.

The women of Clinton are responsible for the banquet and will make it one of the events of Clinton. Besides the banquet there will be special music and several out-of-town speakers- will be on hand. Among those who have been invited to attend and address the meeting are: Frank R. Minor, president of the Litchfield, Bank Trust Mr. Murray, editor of the Litehfield Herald; Hugh Snell and L.

W. both of Litchfield; Carles Lee, J. A. Baker and Fred Grey of Charleston. Both Charleston and Litchfield have factories similar to the one to be located in Clinton and these gentlemen will tell Clinton citizens facts in regard to the business that they have gained by actual experience in their own towns.

The proposed new factory building will be a 3-story building and will be about 50x200 feet, shaped like the letter "H' thus giving plenty of room for enlargement. It is built in units. and more units may be added as the business grows. Of the people to be employed, about seventy-five per cent will be women and girls and the pay roll from the beginning will be a big thing for Clinton besides giving employment at good wages to all local people who desire it and will also bring to Clinton many new families of desirable citizens. The affair is to be a community affair and the whole community will have the credit for landing the factory.

Clinton was chosen by the Brown after several other cities had been investigated but Clinton's natural advantages, especially in the transportation line, along with hustling of her citizens did the trick and Clinton won out over three other citles considered as the livest towns in S. LISENBY, AGED 41, DIED IN LANE YESTERDAY After an Illness of Several MonthsFuneral To Be Held Saturdas After suffering for the past six months with cancer, John Lisenby died at his home in Lane yesterday afternoon at 3:45 Mr. Lisenby was 41 years of age at the time of his death, having been born and raised in DeWitt county, spending his life on the farm up until about nine years ago when he moved to Lane and there conducted a hardware store in a successful manner. Mr. Lisenby was a member of the Methodist church, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen lodges and was held in high esteem by his neighbors having been called to serve them frequently in public offices.

The deceased was the son of William and Keziah Graham Lisenby and was born in Weldon, Nov. 8, 1879. When about twenty years of age he was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Spainhour and to this union two children were born, Rhea Margaret, who preceded her father in death when but two years of age and Elwin, the latter, with the widow surviving, as do the tollowing relatives: James F. Lisenby, of Clinton; Samuel and Fred Graham of Creek township: Mrs. Ed of Springfield, Mrs.

Minnie Garrigus, of Los Angeles, and John Lisenby, of Champaign. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the late home in Lane, at 2 o'clock after which the remains will be taken to Weldon for interment in the Weldon cemetery. FARM BUREAU DRIVE Thirty-two members were added the membership of the County Farm Bureau Tuesday by solicitors visiting Wilson and Tunbridge townships. Twenty-eight of the members were obtained in Wilson and four were obtained in Tunbridge. SHIPS STOCK W.

O. Lane today shipped a car load of live stock to Chicago. The railroad strike has interfered with shipping for several days but things look much better now. this part of Illinois. This is a golden opportunity for Clinton to establish itself as a factory town and every citizen, man and woman, should put their shoulder to the wheel and boost so that we may attain the conditions that will absolutely insure this factory for Clinton.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company INSURANCE IN FORCE $5,343,652,434 (Larger than that of any company in the world) ANY KIND- -ANY PRICE 3c A WEEK $250,000 ANNUALLY D. B. DOLLEY, Agent Office: Room 15, Freudenstein Building Phone 219 ELECTRIC Supplies in our West Window. Something everyone needs. Vaccum Sweepers, Electric Irons, Electric Portable Lamps, Desk Lamps, Piano Lamps, All Sizes of Electric Globes, Blue, White and Clear; Flash Lights and Batteries, all sizes.

Thos. Mee Jeweler OPEN EVENINGS ARREST OF HEADS OF RECENT STRIKE Occurred in Chicago Today When Sixteen Men Are Taken Into Castody -More Arrests To Follow (By United Press) Chicago, April 15-The United states government struck today at the radical element backing the "outlaw" railroad strike which resulted in a partial paralysis of the nation's industries and threatened the nation with starvation. Deputy United States marshals acting under instructions from District Attorney Clyne arrested sixteen strike leaders and expected to take fifteen more into custody this afternoon. The men arrested included John Grunau, president of the Chicago yardmen's association, the original "cutlaw" union Grunau called the first strike. United States Commissioner Lewis F.

Mason, son of Congressman William Mason, issued the warrants under which the radicals, were arrested. Washington, April 16- Arrest of the "outlaw" strike leaders of the railroad strikers in many cities may be expected as indicated by Attorney General Palmer today, following the news of the arrest of Chicago leaders. All those arrested will probably be prosecuted under the criminal section of the Lever act. The number to be arrested will probably exceed fifty. Meanwhile the senate was in executive session considering the nominatortion for the railroad wage board, action was postponed vesterday.

DEATH OF REV. HENRY Word has been received in Clinton of the death of Rev. A. W. Henry, a former pastor of the Christian church in this city.

Death was due to paralysis: The remains were interred at Greenwood, Neb. The deceased was 65 years of age und is survived by his wife and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Stewart. 502 South Monroe street. PAY TAXES PAY TAXES Treasurer Joe Cool yesterday collected tates to the amount of 913.19.

The time for closing the books is drawing near and the last, days' rush is at hand. Gossard Corsets Gossard Corsets the corset foundation for your spring suits at the Gossard Shop, 214 East Main MRS. S. F. CONKLIN, Corsetiere.

Notice Notice To the stockholders of the Clinton Cooperative store: There will be a special meeting held in the county court house Thursday, April 15, at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as we intend to elect directors and start at once. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE. WELL KNOWN COUPLE MARRIED LAST Joseph E. Johnson and Mrs.

Mary Stoat United in Marriage The wedding of a well known and poplar couple of Clinton eitizens occurred last evening at eight o'clock when Joseph E. Johnson and Mrs. Mary Stoat were unitel in marriage by the Rev. Linton of the Universalist church. The couple were unattended.

Mr. Johnson was for many years employed in the De Witt County National bank and was formerly in the hardware business in this city. The bride is also well known in this city, having been employed at the Murdock Farmer store for some time. Hosts of friends extend their heaftiest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.

Johnson. They will reside at 521 S. Monroe street where Mr. Johnson has one of the prettiest home in the city. TAKE EXAMINATIONS County Superintendent R.

H. Johnson yesterday gave the central examinations to twenty one pupils and the final to twenty-seven in Kenney, Mr. Johnson is in Waynesville today where he is condueting the examinations. JACOB NORTH MARRIED Jacob North, aged-73, was united son of near Ramsey, last Friday so nof near Ramsey, last Friday at Vandalia. The couple will make their home at Nokomis, Ill.

Mr. North has lived in De Witt county for many years where he has followed farming. PROPERTY TRANSFERS Judge Bedinger has sold his property located at 702 North Monroe street and has purchased the Byron Miller home on West Jefferson street. MOOSE LODGE TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES Sunday Morning, April 18, In the Universalist Church The local Moose lodge will hold memorial services for their departed brethren at the Universalist church, Sunday, April 18; the services to be held at eleven o'clock a. m.

The services will be in charge of Rev. M. G. Linton, pastor of the church. This is the annual memorial service of the lodge and special music appropriato to the occasion will be given as will a special service in charge of the lodge.

All members are requested to be present to do honor to the departed brethren and the public is also cordialyl invited to attend. Fine Lot of Monuments At Daniel Boone's Marble and Granite Works In anticipation of the strike at the Vermont quarries I ordered five car loads of finished monuments, which have been received and are on display at my place of business, 208 North Center street. Those who are interested are cordially invited to come and inspect them. MEN'S SHOES ON SALE Murray Boot Shop OFFER THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY CHOICE OF 10- STYLES-10 ONLY $8.95 A PAIR TERMS STRICTLY CASH N. -These shoes are now on display in our Men's Show Window.

Don't miss this chance for it will not occur again. Bulletin (By United Press) Chicago. April 15-Roger C. Sullivan, Democratic politician, died at 4:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his residence, 342 Wellington street, Chicago. He had been ill for several months, but his death came as a shock to his family and to his hundreds of political and business associates throughout the city and state.

They had been led to think that he would recover his health. Heart disease is given as the immediate cause of death. Washington, D. April 15-Gen. John J.

Pershing tossed his hat into the political ring last night as a definitely avowed candidate for the Republican nomination for the prestdency. Paris, April 15-Dispatches today to the French foreign office indicated that a new revolutionary military movement was being organized in Germany and an outbreak against the Ebert government is expected at any moment. Paris, April 15-A news agency dispatch to Berlin today said that Maj. Gen, von Luettwitz and Maj. Bischoff, accused of attempting to foment a new revolution in Germany, have been arrested.

The men were found hiding in East Russia. Chicago, Apfil 15-Governor Lowden's plurality in the Illinois primary of Tuesday will be more than 80,000, today's returns indicated. All but 27 precincts have reported and the vote stands: Lowden Wood, 159.624; Johnson, 46,181. Washington, Apr. 16.

A resolution impeaching Louis F. Post, assistant secretary of labor, on charges of preventing the deportation of radicals who sought to overthrow the government by force and violence, has been prepared for introduction into the house by Rep. Hoch of Kansas, Republican, he said today. Mexico City, April 15-State troops have invaded Sinaloa, according to dispatches. The reported invasion was.

regarded as the first step in al national movement to overthrow the government of Carranza. Carson City, April 15- -Suit to set aside the divorce decree granted Mary. Pickford from Owen Moore will be filed at Minden tomorrow, according to Attorney General Fowler today. Attorney Fowler has been investigating the divorce granted the moving picture star. Rags Wanted We will pay good price for clean rags of fair size.

Bring to Public office. Knights of Pythias Something interesting will happen tonight; also work in third rank. LEON G. MYERS, C. C.

FORMER LEADER CLINTON IN LABOR. AGAIN Man Who Killed Tony Musser. Mentioned as Radical Leader Dispatches from Washington carry the name of Carl Pierson as one of the radical labor leaders who has been instrumental with William Z. Foster in calling the "outlaw" switchmen's strike and seeking to overthren the government in evidence alleged to be in the possession of Attorney Palmer. Pierson is well known in Clinton where in 1913 he shot and killed Chief of Police Tony Musser.

Pierson had been prominent in the strike of shopmen some time before the murder and at the time of the Killing was conducting labor paper in this city. The killing occurred near the Interurban station. Pierson plead self- defense when his case was venu ed to Lincoln for trial and was acquitted. POPULAR BILL BONE WILL BE HERE NEXT TUESDAY Anthor and Entertainer Comes to the Christian Church Bill Bone, popular author and entertainer, will make his annual appearance in Clinton, next Tuesday evening at the Christian church. Mr.

Bone comes to Clinton practically every year under the asupices of the Christian congregation and on every occasion has added to his popularity and has made new friends. This year Mr. Bone will prove better than ever, according to the press notices that has received in other towns where he has lectured. He has a special fund ot new stories, poems and readings that are splendid An Bill says he likes the warm hand shake and the sound of "Howdy, Glad to see you. Bill." Mrs.

William Payne and daughter Dorothy of Decatur are visiting at the home of F. E. Fenner, south of the city. Attention Mr. Farmer We have just received another shipment of 200-gallon tanks.

It will pay you to get your tank now, and take advantage of the 5 per cent discount we are giving Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Metz Bowles CALL ON DALRYMPLE Factory agent for Pianos and Players of Merit 120 North Center Clinton Sheet Music, Player Music, small Instruments FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLINTON CONFECTIONERY Saturday, April 17 Flowers will be presented to all customers during the afternoon and evening THE HOME OF DELICIOUS CONFECTIONS Papageorge Bros. POST MACHINE GUNS IN KEWANEE STRIKE Workers Numbering 3,500 Demand Higher Wages and Right to Organize-Soldiers Disperse Crowds (By United Press) Kewanee, April 15- -Machine guns were posted in the city square and state troops patrolled the city streets here today to prevent a repetition of yesterday's riots, The rioting broke out when strikers clashed with the workers of the Wolworth tube works here yesterday. Workers on strike number 3,500, among them a number of radicals. They demand a higher wage and the right to organize a union.

The situation is quiet today. Soldiers dispersed crowds of strikers who gathered to talk. The strikers moving on without causing any trouble. It is hoped that the affair will be settled without more trouble and the presence of the state roops seems to have a very quieting influence evn on the most radical strikers. Dublin, April 15 Three civilians were killed and nine wounded in clashes today between the police and citizens in Clare county.

One hundred and four striking Sinn Feiners have been released from prison. Washington, April 15- -The United States will soon take independent action and lift all restrictions on trade with Russia if the allies delay much longer in reaching a decision on the proposition, it was learned today. Chicago, April the wearing of sprang up today as a result of movement in against the high 16-4 Clubs favoring workmen's overalls all over the country the launching of a Birmingham, price of clothing. Announce the 9th BIG SYMPHONY DANCE K. of P.

Hall--Friday, 'Apr. 16--9 p. m. True Dance Music by the Clinton 7-PC. Symphony Orchestra (Heffley, Director) Adm.

$1.50 (which Includes tax). Ladies unaccompanied, 25 cents. THOS. MEE Kimball and Columbia Dealer Our Roofing Stock is complete if you lost yours. Taylor.

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