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Belvidere Daily Republican from Belvidere, Illinois • Page 8

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1H DAILY BEPCBL1CA3T, TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1BG5 I CLOVERS WITH SEVEN LEAVES BUY THE OLD CAMP GROUNI Many of Them are Found by Charles McCormack in Belvidere Streets. t'liarles McCormack thiiiks that IS OA CRIPPLED Free Will Hold 4 Camp Meetings There- 'imh1 liu-hC tntght be coining to him iu bunches. This morning he found five seven-leaved clovers and six lives and sixes. IK' was walking along the street when he saw a bir bunch of the extra leaved clovers staring up at him from the mound. He hopes ihar there is something fir the clover tradition, as he has had his share bad luck and is perfectly willing that it should turn.

Last fall he had his shoulder broken twice," and on the night of Memorial Toy Gannon 4 The greater part of what is known as Wasluiijiton Park at Cherry Valley Will Fell has Finger Blown Off-Waiter Lacey is Painfully Burned has been purchased by the tree day was thrown out of a buggv aiur suffered a double fracture of lie-nose. Xow he is ready for a grist of the Methodist Canipineeting association. All of that portion of the -which was included in the old Methodist tamp meeting grounds' passes into the 'hands of the Free Methodist" people as camp meeting grounds. This in- good luck. Two serious accidents marked the progress of the of the WAS Fourth-' in this vicinity, and curiously enough both occurred in the vicinity of Cherry Valley.

Will Fell, Cherry Valley young man, will be crippled for life as the result of the explosion of a toy can PREPARED W. Ml PEEL BIG GROCERY HOUSE, ClUlieS llie filing Ill'lioc uviu'iru by the former owner, W. H. Poulton and such other improvements as have been made on the grounds. This announcement may be somewhat surprising to the present lessees of the park, the Rockford and Inter-urhau Railway company, but the fact is tliey have been outwitted by the Free'Metliwdist Campmeeting association, which organization has purchased the park 'outright.

The Rockford Interurban company did not intend to lose the popular outing grounds which have been nicely improved and put in tine" shape for non, it is -understood that it was made of a piece of gas pipe. Anyway And Fine Conceit of Wedding while celebrating with it at Washing There Charmingly Carried Out To Day A wedding event of today was We Close Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. 4 4 fe 4t 4 4t 4 4. 4 4, 4 4 ton Park it exploded and tore the middle finger- of his right hand to He was taken to Dr. Wood-ard's and the finger was amputated.

Some of the other fingers were injured but no more will be lost. Belvidere Boy Hurt. Walter' Lacey, about twelve years of age, was at the Log Cabin south of Cherry Valley with a party of people from this city. The festivities of the day had been concluded and they had started for the buggies when Fred Barker was. startled by an exclamation from the boy- who exclaimed that he was on fire and throwing himself on- the ground btgan rolling over and over in an effort to extinguish the flames.

Mr. Barker rushed to his assistance and tore the clothing as the fire was inside them. HAVE LOST unique in the respect that it occurred in the residence which had been entirely prepared and fitted up by the groom and his bride for their immediate occupancy. The principals to the ceremony were Miss Bessie Fullager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Fullager, and Lloyd J.

Kimmey, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kimmey. The home will be at 207 West Lincoln avenue, the rooms of Avhich were very handsomely decorated with flowers and 'greenery for the ceremony of this after noon, which was performed by Rev.

E. D. Hull at 3 o'clock. Only the family relatives were present, and the affair was a pretty home wedding with many daintily effective delightful features. After THEIR SUPT.

fflli picnic parties but they fell asleep and while they werewrapped in -the arms of the managing board of the Free Methodist Campmeeting association, under the skillful leadership of the secretary, Revr George Bradfield, of Belvidere, quietly swooped down and closed a deal with the owner, W. II. Poulton, of Cherry Valley, whereby they come into ownership of the premises. Three years Ago the Rockford Interurban company made a lease on the grounds for three years with a privilege of extending the lease for seven years more by giving written notice to that effect in a certain specified time. When they leased the grounds it is said that assurances were given to the Free Methodists that they could have the grounds every year for their caYnpmeetng.

This year, however, the managers of the Interurban company leased the grounds to other parties for the week selected by the association for its campmeeting and the association was forced to seek another location, to the It was seen that the lad was pain-J North Belvidere to Seek New Instructor- Prof, haddock Stays in Superior Our Bank Affords every facility for safe keep the greetings and congratulations the ing ana certan increase of your wedding collation was served. savings'. Many gifts were expressions of affection and friendly regard, and they fully burned about the hip, and Gail Thrush, who drives a strong and fast road horse took the suffering boy into his buggy and in a very few minutes reached the home of Dr. Woodward at- Cherry Valley. Unfortunately the doctor had been called into -the country, and Mr.

Thrush started for Belvidere. It is said that the distance from the Log Cabin to Belvidere, which must be between seven and eight miles, was negotiated in thirty minutes, and shortly afterward was in bed at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Leydon, and Dr. One Doljdr were iu admirable choice, beauty of design combining with utility. The The North Belvidere sciioois will not have as superintendent next year that able and promising educator, Prof.

W. E. Maddock, of Superior, Wis. Dr. F.

A. Weld, secretary of the board, received a letter this afternoon to the effect that Prof. Mad-dock has been appointed superintend bridal pair will at once go to house xyujuTart a Savings Account and keeping and be at home to their disappointment and discomfiture can aad you to that at any time. friends. The young people are so well known ALL DEPOSITSvmadf before July 12th draw interest 1 rrim Juiv st.

ent of the schottls of Superior at a salary of $2,500, and therefore the North Belvidere position is declined. Prof. Maddock acted in a highly among a multitude of friends, with whom they are deservedly popular and highly esteemed because possess summoned. He Andrews nact oeen found that boy was severe WE PAY THREE PER CENT. burned about the side and on the arm of the members.

It was then that a plan of action was mapped out. It was decided to buy the Washington Park grounds consisting of eight acres if the purchaser would sell, The association, did not want to buy the place if the Interurban company extended its lease and the date of the expiration of jthe lease was closely watched. On the day after its expiration the board of trustees of the but it is thought that he will recover honorable manner in his dealing with the board. He applied for the position here in good faith and did not then have any idea whatever of, being without complications. ed of those traits of character which attract and retain friendly regard, that anything beyond a mere allusion to this fact would be superfluous.

They will have the sincerest wishes for a future of great happiness from all who know them. Se Second National Bank Capital and Surplus $140,000. It is understood that the boy had both fire crackers and dynamite caps considered in connection with the Su perior place. During the spring various fac for use a cane in the hip pocket of his trousers. Whether he shoved association consulted Mr.

Poulton at tions in Superior became involved in piece of lighted punk into his pocket or what started the blaze is not a red-hot etection mixup and the BY THE AUTO ROUTE. known. fight resulted in all parties retiring Minor Accidents. and a new compromise board being Belvidere Ladies Will Make Outing Trip to Delavan. selected.

Most other accidents which marred the day were of minor nature. The Superior newspapers pointed Just Received at out that Prof. Maddock 's work en Bonnie Wakefield is suffering with titled him to-a promotion and urged a face full of powder. that, he be selected to succeed the re Mrs. H.

E. Thornton stepped off a Cherry Valley, accepted his terms and made the first cash payment for the grounds. After the papers had been duly signed and sealed the board smiled at teaeh other with the satisfaction of having made a good deal, and of having secured a fine location for the annual camp meetings. This Year at Ridot. The camp meeting will be held this year at Ridotrasrthe plans have teer concluded.

After this year the grove which for so many years was used by the Methodists before their removal to Camp Epworth will again be "the, Beene of camp meetings. bring superintendent, The people porch unexpectedly at the home 0 1 TTT Ji mi 1 A party of ladies leave next Sate urday by the automobile route for Delavan Lake to remain at the popular resort for two or three weeks. They" are Misses Hazel Bowley, Helen Storms antTEena" Hurd and Mfs7 Lee Hurd. Mrs. M.

E. Bowley will joined in the demand and when the ner son, w. u. mormon, and was board met Prof. Maddock was the somewhat bruised.

unanimous choice. Hon. C. V. O'Connor had his hanc HANNAH'S JEWELRY STORE.

The board will take up the matter somewhat burned by a Roman candle that kicked and shot fire from the of engaging a new superintendent at the regular meeting Thursday even chaperon the party, which will be taken to the lake by H. Fredrick in his Rambler auto car. A party of gentlemen will call on the ladies Sun rear. Dr. F.

A. Weld was the victim of a similar accident. The last one he ing. An excellent man who was considered when Prof. Maddock was engaged will probably be engaged.

BIG PARTY TO THE WOODS. day, also going from by auto, and they are to remain at the resort had caught him. Jay Timoney is suffering couple of broken fingers. for several days. MADE THE EAGLE SCREAM.

CITY BREVITIES. Mrs. J. P. Lawler of Freeport, who is visiting her son, W.

L. Stewart, stepped off a sidewalk on West Pleas Celebration at Fairdale Was a Suc cess in Every Particular, ant street and sprained her ankle. Have Jolly Time With Various Forms of Amusement. One of the parties of Belvidere people who hied themselves to the woods for the Fourth had planned to visit the vicinity of Little Thunder mills but the showers deterred them and they landed at Camp Epworth instead. Dinner and supper under the A choice new line of Verne Cutler, son of George Cutler, Rings, Chains.

Chain obs, Bracelets. Miss Delia Knox was afc'Freeport yesterday. Mrs. Frank Miles returned to Chicago this Attorney Wm. 'Biester was one of who operates Reed's creamery, had his hand badly burned with a Roman candle, a class of accident that seems the speakers at the celebration held near Fairdale.

Hon. H. S. Early of Sycamore was the other of the ora- to become more common. C.

L. Powell has been confined to his horfe today by a slight illness, tors-for the The attendance, was from a considerable distance uees, a oan game an adjoining field, croquet and other jiastimesi serv ALL NEXT WEEK. .0. H. Alexander left last evening ed to pass the time1 happily' and it was long after dark when they ar for a few days' visit with friends in in all directions and amounted to a thoiisand people.

The exercises were in-' Miller apd (fiilchrist'sj grove at Popular Priced Attractions Will Be Fairbault, Minn. rived 'home after spending a gaylo- I For CHOICE CUTZCLASS, BOOKS AND FINE STA- I TP Tinurnu lick's bridge and given under the nous Fourth. Miss ina Witter, who has been teaching at Evanston, has returned Seen at. the Derthick Opera House. The Ruth Burnett Repertoire company of twenty people, the acknowl auspices of the Knights of Pythias, No.

295, of Fairdale. Miss Faith CRANK PASTOR RESIGNS. i i iuncni, wen as me largest and most complete line of WALL PAPER, go to home for the summer. loyt of Sycamore was, the dramatic Fulfilled the Requirements But Did reader, and the Fairdale band fur edged leaders of all popular-priced attractions, will appear at the Derthick Mr. and Mrsi- IL- R.

Puterbaugh and dangffterlipent Sunday with Mr. nished the music. Address by Atty. Biester considered in the main the all next week. Puterbaiighja, parents in Lanark, 111 Alex Petei-s of Har causes leading up to the American Revolution, while Hon.

Early's FATALITIES OF THE FOURTH Not Stay Long. Peoria, 111., July 5. -Rev. Mr. Lap-pin of Atlanta, the pastor who conformed to the celebrated "crank" requirement the Christian church in this city, has, after some weeks' trial, HANNAH vard are guests at the home of her 'S JEIVERY STORE, speech had for its topics the later Sycamore, July 5.

Clarence Jacobson, the 3-year-old son of Peter Jacobson took the lid off a cistern events 111 American history and the 1 10 LOCAII AVENUE. conditions now existing. Both were excellent in subject and delivery and jiuiirujuu uie trustees or thn fhnmh parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.

E. Slocum. and Mrs. II. E.

Purinton and son, who have been visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Foote for several weeks, left yesterday for their home in Victor, Colorado. They at a farm where he, visiting, fell in and was drowned.

Tra-cey Hungerford of DeKalb, 5 years received with much applause. The affair was largely an all-day basket old, ran in front of a lawn roller, fell that' he does not want the position and that he is not in a position to take it. The trustees say they will not require the next pastor to be a "crank." I and was crushed to death. picnic, interspersed with a great feature being the Theodore Doughty of "Woodstock is will stop on the way for a few days baseball "game between the Kirkland at Denver. in the city.

The Ladies' Missionary society, of P. Q. Mackey returned to Chicago this afternoon after a visit of several days in town. Reds and Monroes. 1.

the First "Baptist church meet tomorrow afternoon at- the ho'ne of It is goodRex Cold --Cream for Misses Maybelle and Bessie Young TVnnV Zinn was out from Plin snn-burned skin. Sold only at Mrsrmington, 1016 So. State Volmer Dahstran of Beloit was have returned fromn visit at Maren yeste'rdajv Church's J5ruStore. 6-24-tf at 2 o'clock. here to spend the Fourth.

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