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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 3

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The Pantagraphi
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Bloomington, Illinois
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3 THE DAILY. PANTAGRAPH, BLOOMINGTON, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 6, 1925. elvejl ington has been admitted to probate by Judge Jesse E. Hoffman, the Instrument disposing of an estate consisting of real estate valued at $1,500 irove. 'Slot epare for the Opening of Schools on Tuesday, Sept.

8 Straws Set Pace for Men's Hats on Tuesday. September 8, the opening day of school. Prof. McDowell is busy working out tiie course of study for the ensuing term and attending to other preliminary work. Requests com to him daily for hish school records of students who are planning to attend college.

Most of the Bloomlngton high school graduates will attend of compluinta on farm lands are small in comparison with former years. Most of the dissatisfaction on the question of assessments has been In the villages and'the city of Hloom-Ington and Normal. Complaints in HlocunlnKton and Normal are approximately as numerous as those in the rest of the county. It was announced yesterday that 475 complaints were received up to and including August 1, which was the last day on which to receive UV 1925 DOLLAR DAY BIGGEST OF ALL Crowds Throng Stores From Morning Until Night Merchants Pleased. -I Prof.

S. K. McDowell, superlnten- BOARD OF REVIEW TO TOUR COUNTY Property in 28 Townships Will Be Viewed to Equalize Assessments. NBVS OF LOCAL COURTS Some of vou may have the idea dent of city schools, announced yes- John Mikel Died at Home Here Yesterday John Mikel, resident of McLean county practically all of his life, died suddenly yesterday morning at his home, 104 South MeLcan streot, from heart trouble. Mr.

Mikel bad been afflicted with this trouble for some time, and although his death was not unexpected, he bad not been considered In a critical condition, so if came as a great shock to his family and friends. On Tuesday he had motored to Springfield, recmirm'ly in his usual health, and yesterday morning hud finlnhed reading his Illinois Wesleyan and Normal uni- Ihat it is growing almost too late in terday that plans are bein? made lb. neHoti to hnv a new ulrau- hat. 1 1 veiany. the season to buv a new straw hat, for the opening of city schools on but If popular demand has anything I and personal property In the sum of $250.

All of the property has been left to the widow, for her benefit- during her life time and after her death the estate Is to be divided share and share alike between two daughters, Delia Ferguson and Lois Sumner. Ben Sumner has been appointed executor. Bill for Divorce. A bill for divorce has been filed to the September term of the circuit court by Mary B. Alvls against I'erry Jessie Alvis, an action In ictlngl P'ps I Point I to do with setting the style the them.

After all the property has been viewed several weeks will he spent In equalizing the assessments straw Is g'dng to be a mighty popu Tuesday, September 8, the day after Labor Day. The opening of school comes one week later than last year. A meeting for teachers will be held at the high school auditorium which must be done before Septem lar head gear for some time yet. Yesterday ling Dollar Day found the usual late summer stock of thai to I ber 7, when the board closes Its Dollar Day, with Its Bcores of extra clerks, weary-eyed and tired after the long day's work; with its emless line of customers streaming work. Bill t0 Quiet Title.

straws that sold earlier In the season (533, I at It clock Monday morning, Sep-I temper 7, for the purpose of getting Big. from three to five dollars on sale for the lone hundred cents. Much to paper, dropping dead as he was walking about the room. acquainted and for the teachers to HC'lUainie'l HMO III ci, A bill to quiet title, under the caption, Minerva Hchneekenliurger and others vs. Louise Willett and which the defendant Is charged with Funeral is Held for Edward David Riddle The funeral services for Edward David Kiddle were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from th Christian church In Carlock.

with Rev. Mr. pastor of the church. In charge. M.

Knlow was In charge of the musical services singing. "Abide With Me," Isle of Somewhere," and 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again," The pallb carers were: Bo Liven-good. Claude and John Coon, Harold Kiddle, frank Coon and Heck Camp- u' 1 familiarize themselves with one an- the demand for the Members of the board of review JlZ rt Monday. Auguet 10. to property In the, county on which erv merchant, the Die nanet summer head wear began early yesterday morning and by the time the others was filed yesterday to the September term of the circuit court.

It Is represented Fly the com weeks. The dust of the big scramble had cleared others' work. Prof. W. A.

Goodler. who has been spending his vacation at Eaton, N. and Prof. P. C.

Kurtz who has been on a trip to Colorado, are expected home soon and upon the arrival of Prof. Ooodier arrangements will be made for a ten day enrollment period for the high school. En -ttent I ii the county will Include In 28 townships and the to set to the points away on the first part of the past the counters and fingering the bargains; with Its crowds standing before the stores waiting for them to open: women with an accompaniment of sweaty, rebellious children: with the crowded street cars and heavy traffic. Dollar Day is over. And a bigger ami better Dollar Day than ever, If the reports the local merchants are to be relied upon.

In a number of places scores lined up before the doors were opened in order that they might have a chance at the choice bargains early. The peculiar part about the away last night the worry of "carrying over" this stock until next spring had been wiped away by the unusual amount of straw sales. Almost every hat case was cleaned, iy be in b(. trip- records show that the number Tiie hell. Burial was made in the Hey- rollment in the grades will take place i wor'tn cemetery.

Citv 15. desertion. According to the bill the couple was married at Hogerville. December 25, 1893 and lived together until about 2 years ago-There are 6 children all of whom are grown with the exception of one child 16 and another 10 years old. Last Day for Publication.

Friday, August 14 Is the last day on which to file to the September term of the circuit court, actions in chancery, that need to be published. Thus far there has been a light filing of cases of all kinds but there will no doubt be a decided Increase In the number of chancery cases filed during the coming week. Warranty Deed. The following warranty deed was filed yesterday with the county recorder, Dorah Mayfield to Tildon Cecil, lots 28 and 29, block 4, In the arties plainants that Minerva Schnerken-burger is the owner and that William and Tillie Kennedy are In possession of property described as lots 7 and 10 In block 3, Major's second addition, and that the owner derived title by a warranty deed dated July 10, 1923. According to the bill the present owners and all in the chain of title have been In continuous and peaceable possession for a period of 20 years, but certain Irregularities have appeared in the title making the property less merchantable.

The court has been asked to correct the errors by a decree to quiet title. Suit in Garnishment. Oscar Warren and Nellie Warren for the use of II. W. Brownfield.

vs. and it seemed ss though practically everyone ha1 rtocked up with a brand new "straw lid." "Straw hats are always a bugbear to carry over the winter, anyway." one merchant remarked, surveying his rapidly vnnishing stock, yesterday noon. "The light hats discolor and turn yellow, so that they are almost a total loss. However, things look bright for us today." Evidently we will see no signs In store windows this year on top of-a stack of straws, "Come on and buy 'em before we feed them to the inter no: 'to Buyof jAS day, according to most of the merchants, was that the rush continued almost unabated even the noon hour. Altho the restaurants offered no particular Dollar Day bargains, they too received their share of the business.

During the noon hour many of the shoppers dined the res 'f the the Jt at tf-i "fell jll jwid Diet St Saai The Aged il wrety Sunnysido addition for the sum of ted i mirm the First National bank, of Leroy, is the title of a suit for garnishment filed to the September term of the Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: Leslie J. Cox, Holder. rcult court. Tne affiant, ti.

Returns Home, Miss P.achel Parker, 903 North Main street, has returned to her home here after spending several weeks in Michigan and other northern states with friends. City le pe. Brownfield, avers that he obtained a Judgment in the circuit court against the Osrar and Nellie Warren niarcn taurants rather than take the to go home and prepare a meal. At one restaurant a quartet of hungry shoppers changed their table three times before they were finally satisfied and willing to be served. "My dear, when I get In a crowd I simply lose my head." one woman to another as they emerged from the crowded interior of a women's furnishing store.

"No, I saw some awful nice oar-gains, but I didn't get any You know it always makes John mad when I buv his nei kties." Thus did the fat bobbed-haired woman with guar- atCUufffime ,1 Furniture Co0SA win In tc- itioni ed to Uree Staley, Holder. Ieo Vinson, Arrowsmlth. Florence Mae Calvin, Cornell. HENRY WEST 'DESCENDANTS TO HOLD REUNION AUG. 20 Descendants of Henry West will meet at West Park, six miles north 23.

1922, for the sum of tl.12t.04 and costs, and that execution was returned by the sheriff marked "N'o property found." The affiant avers that he believes the First National bank of Leroy has property or, effects belonging to OBcar and Nellie Warren and therefore makes the bank the defendant In the rfit. Probate Belcher Will. The will of A. W. Belcher of Bloom- JOHN MIKEL John, of William and Catherine Warner Mikel.

was born In Dark county, Ohio, September 5, 1841, and everybody For all members of the family, children or adults, ailing or well. Serve at meals, brtwetn meals, or upon retiring. A nourishing, easily assimilated Food-Drink which, at any hour of the day or night, jflieves faintness or hunger. Prepared a home by stirring the powder in hot or cold water. No cooking.

City I osses, accompanied his parents to Illinois every day eat east of Leroy, August 20, for their FREE $5.00 FREE We will pay $3 for every prospect for a dining room suite and living room Buite or bedroom outfit if it results in a sale. the yellow dress explain to her friend why she had not purchased any of the two for a silk annual reunion. Officers of the as nerkties. sociatlon are: President, Marcus West; vice president, Mrs. Knoch J.

A. Keck A near-fatality was averted at magei led or rea-ilt or ar la letlng part emem Brock secretary, Mrs. Cash Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. Paul Murray. one of the shoe stores when one of the clerks suggested that there might be another pair of shoes of the same size and stvle.

The two Henry West built the residence at 607 Kast Front street and lived there women had tried on alternate shoes for many years. Mrs. Letta Brock Furniture Special Bargain and both decided to take the pair. Stone, of Washington, D. a great "I saw 'em first," contended one BRAN granddaughter of Henry West, Is gathering data for a family history of the bargain seekers.

In 1845. The family settled at Old Town, and at that place. In 1S71, he was united in marriage with Mary Bunn. by whom he is survived. Tin-family lived near Downs until 12 years ngo when they moved to Bloomlngton.

Besides his wife Mr. Mikel leaves the following children: Mrs. T. W. Craig and L.

B. Mikel of Blooming-ton; Keith Mikel of Downs and three grandchildren, Marv. Grace and Rex Mikel of Downs. Two sons preceded him In death. Willie Bunn In 18i8 and Johnnie Craig in 1909.

Mr. Mikel is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs Elizabeth Leach of Bloomlngton; Mrs. iiKte artin of Henshenr. A. J.

Mikel of Scott City, nnd William Mikel of Carlock. He was a member of the Sw.nd Christian church In this city. "Well, I had mine on first," coun which will be of much interest. tered the second. Baskets of Garden Flowers The automobile brought many of i from order mple-wear ultlnj stnic- le lm-e City 1 that the shoppers to Bloomington from a uiswiiH-t anu pvpry irain iiniupni us contribution to the crowded stores and streets.

All of the business was done on the basis of a cash transaction, as FLAKES os an ounce of prevention Now You'll like bran the stores were too busy to take the time to okch checks and charge ac counts. Tourinj the Wst. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stauhus and Mr.

and Mrs. Wlllard Yoder of Dan- Baby Lost and Mama vers are on a motor trln thro th. This elegant metal wood finished full size bed, west. They planned to stop at Well- ben-' after le im-A and jtance lalned i fur-offle if the 11 pre-f the complete with bed spring men travel on to Colorado Springs, Denver. Boulder and other points In Colorado.

Frantic; Happy Reunion "Mama! Mama! I wnnt my mania!" the little girl cried plantively. Sobbing as though her heart was broken, tears atresmlng down her terrified little face the small pirl tried and mattress I $24,95 only When a friend Is HI, or Is hostess, or is cele. brating an anniversary, one of the most pleasing way a to "Say It With Flowers" Is to aend one of our dainty baskets of garden flowers. The flowers are attractively arranged ready for placing on a table or stand and as all tbe baskets have containers for holding water the flowers keep as well as in Vases. A large assortment to choose from Gladioli, Coreopsis, Statice, Euphorbia, Lilies, Del.

phinlum. Basket Arrangements $2.00 to $10 Our Telegraph Delivery Service enablea us to have your order delivered In distant cities at no extra expense except the cost of the message. Sid NOBTH MAIN 6T. Haberdashery nnd textiles made In Poland are being shipped to 507-9 N. MAIN ST.

her best to break through the milling crowd, but all of her efforts seemed I In vain. Her mall voice could BATTERIES A NEW Exide Battery for your ear at a real price. A battery of fine merits. Let us show you its superior qualities. Also some fine bargains in Radio and batteries.

How about your generator and starter Workinp. as it should Lot us put it in A 1 condition at a reasonable charge. Automotive Electric Service Co. Opposite the City Hall. Phone 477 405-7 N.

East hardly be heard above the con- fusion of the usual Dollar Day crowd In a large department store. The I mother Instinct was lost In the com- I 'ER. mts. Furniture Exchanged We'll take your oM furniture and make you a liberal allowance on the purchase price of new furniture. Open an Account Buy furniture now pay some down tho remainder of low purchase price In convenient expended payments.

petition that Issued from the never ending struggle to save a few cents. It was the money grasping instinct of which Americans had so often been accused the spirit of the new against the old. It looked as though the little tot had been forgotten until a kindly floor-walker discovered her plight and carried her to the store office. Even here the child's tour could not be stopped. She had been thoroughly terrified by the almost fanatic action of the crowd.

These people were also strangers und could not pacify her. Tho office force 303 3 menu Ilnok svl En-m. of The Maximum of Value Giving NOW In Our Greatest hardly knew what to do. In another part of the store a woman had forgotten, for the time being, the bargain, which a few minutes before, she had so vigorously fought for. She now pushed and elbowed her way through the crowd igust Furniture and Rug Sale WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARC BWL1, BU1CK WILL BUILD THEM with a greater ferocity than she had I previously displayed She peered i behind haded counters, through Isles-crowded wl'h iiunlly aid all of: VELOUR LIVING ROOM SUITES 9x12 Ft.

Axminister Rugs With Thick, Deep Nap, $99 2 r'ep's. luxurious davenport and arm chair to match, covered all around In rich 98 Mb flRfc the time Inulniig If anyone had seen a small girl diesned in a plnl dress with white slippers and half sox. Another floor-walker saw hei anxiety and inquired what tin trouble might be. Tbe mother was then directed to the store office and a happy union resulted. Bargains forgotten, the moiher instinct re-luvinated.

the two lift the store. As they passed out the door on of the men who had been influential in bringing about the reunion, and whose nerves baj probably been strained by tbe experience was heard to remark: "After this maybe ehe'U learn to leave her kid at hme when she goes hsriratn hunting. Children shouldn't be allowed In a place like this on a bargain day anyway." i 3- BIB mum I Sliding Porcelin Top, Napance Beautiful colors in ori ental and newest all-over put terns. I Kitchen Cabinets Baa On Motor Trio to Mr. and Mrs.

Horatio U. Bent will leave today on a motor trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. Later they expect to go north to the Lake Superior region and will be away three weeks. r-V: 9x12 FT.

TAPESTRY RUGS $39-75 JJ ff4 and all lrbln? tht 0 tit north with jw on En- 1 citr, ordl- prove- if he in be i Citj 5. the artiri not if tbe 0 the al Im-mrety ted a lulred City penal noui.t that hfully dance boi.d 1 and ti all costs, may rered any if the con- I lm-', and con- II dn-r for letton and from ex-Id a bal-at at per alned Ished and City loin day ht tc in ros A cabinet of extraordinarily grade con ii ii mm (uso 17.98 $40 13.98 12.50 striictinn at a money-saving price. Oak finish, white enamel interior. Constructed with nil the latest conveniences and labor-saving devices. Seamless, pure wool face rue.s of great durability and beauty, a wide selection at only 9x12 FT.

BODY BRUSSELS RUGS Rugs made to tell for 175. Iteautlful chlnti patterns of unusual attractiveness at Just 9x12 FT. SIZE ODD RUGS A Mk close out ((roup, wool frbre, fine grass, values to 122.50. priced for quick disposal 9x12 FT. CONGOLEUM RUGS Tcrfect quality, genuine Gold Seal rugs worth 1S 00, a a splendid choice of patterns here at Flooreoverlngs Srd Floor, Furniture, 4th Floor, My 6tore.

Now you will like Yeast! Each pound of VEGEX Aw flatfr. rtckntjj mn4 Vitamin 31 fmrtnl mf many moandj ytast. It Is a mart yujf conctntratm foo4 mllh mtltciouj tajtt, italjmcontain Iran an4 iadmt.all tjatcially nttdti in jummtr. EC EX in broths, hot or cold, made with milk or water; as a sandwich spread; in salad dressings; in summer vegetable meatiest soaps delicious, stimulating, satisfying and always growth and health promoting. Ask yoor dealer.

Soma recipes on Jar-other in Cook Book. VITAMIN FOOD Inc. Wtstfhld. Mass. STUONOLY CONSTIU'CTED CARD TABLES lth foldln Ii'ku and leatherette covered 1 00 noa top, only 451b.

Felt Mattresses High Oven Gas Ranges Fine Davenport Tables BUICK 4 attd2 door Sedans Buick now introduces a line of 4-door and 2-door sedans that sets a new standard of comparison for closed cars. Never before have such values been offered at such low prices. And these new sedans are but one of the many features in the Better Buick. See it today at any Buick: showroom. BUICI MOTOR COMPANY FLINT, MICHIGAN The Yates Company $54 $10 85 13 $11: Y.

RICHEST KHOWM Semi por celain, nickel VITAMIN ii A JmJuptnmkt I 48 Inch top, richly grained mahogany. Many other splendid val. trimmed ranges at a Ml felt, roll edge con- ruction, good grade ticking cover. substantial re- 6 duction. 701 N.

Main St Authorized Buick Dealers. SR. ti..

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