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REPUBUCAN-'NORTHWESTERM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1919. PAGE FIVE i -mm Fridiry, via Rockford. i Jesse Ball and Fay Lomas were In Del a van on Wednesday. III flMW' 1P rilrn nr iiiinm in I1I0II PI PUILV V. J- i i I t.

I Ti i Balances at llilB OELVfDERE MS tit tilt REy, O.R. WtLLfAM E. MUNDELL INVITED TO FILL THE PASTORATEOF BELVIDERE CHURCH OFDEATII i hi tU it LESLIE CARVER SUODENLY EVENING STRICKEN -AST. li WA6 AfcclOENTLY IN EyE SOME YEARS AGO AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT SHOT 'j 1 it WHICH COULD NOT THEN BE REMOVED HIS Leslie Carver (Tied FrldsV ePnin' at 10:10 o'clock at hl.4 home. 613 East an arrarit short' -ly after 8 o'clock dne to the result of a gunshot' woftnd received four years ago.

i He had long ago- apparently recov ered from the effects' of the wound and regained his Usual health, ire -was down town Friday Evening and returned home at about o'clock; A f-'1 ter fixing the Ore fn the stove he was sil ting in a chair whert his wife tfced that he was slclc and apparently unconscious. She laid. him' the floor and telephoned for Dr. R. w.

MCInnes. who Immediately responded to the call. The seizure was Irf the nature of a convulsion. Another one supervened and he rapidly failed until the end came. At the time of the accident mentionv ed which occurred September 9, 1914, he was out hunting rabbits with Clar ence Sweet, of Poplar Grove.

Sweet -shot at a rabbit, the shot hfttlng the-frozen ground and glancing, some Of them striking Carter in the destroying the sight. Not all of the shot could be removed and It the- -opinion of the physician attending -him that the one remaining in his head had finally penetrated art artery -j causing the hemorrhage that brought on the apoplectic seizure. 1 Mr. Carver had been emtttove tew some timet at the BelvWere: Screw in Machine company factory and pre-viously In the foundry 'of the N. M.

Co. He was the son Of Mr. and" Mrs. Lee Carver, formerly of Belve dere, who resided in this city' for fifteen years, but now live' in Rock-ford, moving to that city etx year ago, and was born in Eight, June 2, 1890. His- marriage to Miss" 1.

jonnson, daughter of Mr, -and -Mts Conrad Johnson took pl.vc seven' years ago last December and th home has been here-since that time; Mrs. Johnson, mother of Mrs. Car, er, passed away about a month, ago' at the family home hero. There survive besides his wife" and the parents mentioned two children1. J10' and Herbert, 4 years, and his sister, Mrs.

Carolyn PHYSICAL DIRECTOR AT CAMP GRANT ACCEPTS' OFFER OF Y. M. C. BOARD TO A INSTITUTION WHERE HE WAi FORMERLY IN CHARGE OF THE PHYSICAL DIVISION COMERS IN MONTH OR SIX WEEKS. Johrt Ha rkless, formerly physical director of the.

Belvidere Y. M. C. A. and 'for more than a year physical director at Y.

A. No. 8 at Cstmp Grant, has been engaged as secretary of the Belvidere Y. M. C.

A. and wilt take up his duties here about the middle of March or the first of April, as soon as he can pet his release from the service at Camp Grant. This Item of news Will be received with pleasure by many friends of Mri Ilarklcss here. Since Mr. Harkless and Secretary H.

W. Smith both left the local instifcutloft t6 take up work te ther army cantonment there has been no regular secretary, in charge of the local institution, Rev. R. E. E.

Harkness acting as secretary for a thfie, and now Coach Harden of the high school has the matter-Iri charge but of course can devote but a small part of his. time to It. At the time Mr. Harkless entered army Y. U.

p. A. work he was above the draft age, 21-31, but' later came within the 31-46 draft, and had regis-; tered for nrmy service- which; owing to the armistice, did. not become nec- There has been a quite general de sire that Mr. Harkless be employed by the board io head the institution.

He was at the local as physical director for about- three years and wmis popular both with the member ship and with- business and professional men. who fll welcome him back to Belvidere. Since a year ago last December he has been engaged in army work, three months with the ar tillery at Sparta, and the re mainder of the time at Camp Grant. He bas recently been taking a special course in reconstruction work at Great Lakes, and will be doing spe cial work with 'wounded men and others needing that sort of help dur ing the remainder of his time at Camp Grant. The sec rets rys'alp of- the local i- stftntion has boett open to Hark less for some time and today he call upon President Veaco of the board 'j and accepted the Residence has been continued here during Mr.

Harkless" absence at camp. li J. B. JOHES LAST BIG BIG AUCTION SALE Having rented both bis Newburg farms comprising 670 acres for a term of vears. and also to move to Bel videre, will make his; eighth and'J last big wind-up auction' sale on Monday, February 24, commencing at 12:30 sharp.

Lunch, at noon. 12 horses will be sold; a quantity of hay in barn and stock, corn in crib and the largest, best and most complete line of farm machinery offered in this community including an 8-16 trac tor, plows and tandom disc. Mr. Jones" has never permitted a by bid or- had a listed Article left oA his hand at his previous Rales ranging from $2500.00 to $5000.00, this last will be on the same honest lines. Frank Yates, auctioneer.

J. Meyers, clerk. aiy 2-W-l se TWO LOCAL RESIDENCES HE CHANGED HANDS Mrs. C. L.

Stow has sold her house and lot on Caswell street to A. H. Cleavelsnd. The consideration not given o0t. Mr.1 and Mrs.

Cleaveland will remove front West Lincoln ave nue to the new purchase, having sold their place to Rollo Strong. 1 The latter and family will move to West Lincoln from Van Buren A BELVIDERE INTERVIEW Mr. Collier Tells Hit Experience' The following brief account of an Interview with a Belvidere man eight years ago, and Its sequel will be read with keen interest by every citizen. Thomas Collier, retired carpenter, 226 W. Perry saysr 1 nave been using Doan's Kidney Pills off arid to now for ten years and would not be without them.

I am getting well right along in years and I am subject to attacks of kidney disorder and backache. Doan's Kidney. Pills arc the only medicine that ever helps me I Messrs. Frank Bill, I 11J Lomas and Fred Gilford were Beloit Wednesday, Forest Hill iCarap A. ddoprea" Tour neighbors- into the of woodcraft Tuesday evening and also took in one- by card from another camp.

Neighbors Casper and Jbansoji from Blaine were present at the meeting. THe Misses Jessie' and Ruth Rat ston are viaiting their aunt, Miss Carrie Lovermg at Poplar this Week. Lx FCTd Ball was In Beloit Wednesday. arl Bauman hai been to Rockfdrd several, times this week to see, his mother at the? hospital. 'Carl Dauman Was In Chicago Tueit day to attend the funeral of his aunt.

Mrs. G. ti Ramsay Is having quite a siege flui On account of Che stormy; weather and bad roads the community social that was' to have been helj at the Ulunter church this evening (Feb. 14) nag open postponed inr rriaay March 7. J.

G. Ball is vlsitirig relatives in Beloit this week. IRENE NEWS ITEMS Irene, Feb. There was aa exciting limn in town Wednesday: morning when Mr. VounS-quest's Xewm fcwame frightened by ft train and ran, bumping into Mr.

Ne-lartder's throwing the box of th latter Qt and--pinning Mr. Neian-der -Mr. Youngquist's team stopped in town tut Mr. Melander's ran to Amos Watson's, before stopping. No ne a injured.

Mni. Kena Lae" returned 'iuesday after a few days'XsIt in Rochelle. Flora Kpworth League will hold a Parcel Post sal in the L. hall, Irene, FrMay evening, February 21st. Kveryqne please- bring A parcel, value, ten are planning a good prdgram that is "different." Proceeds win go toward the new piano; The ladies' aid society- banquet1, was very well attended.

A delicious was served and good program given entirely by There was a good crowd irt the regular meeting Of the A4 sf. Thursday regardless of 5ad Frahk Bank'g Chlfdren" sire recover- Ing from their loiig fttcknvss of tonnil- '-'2- Miss Shaftuckj' teacher of lrefte tichoolhas been suffering With ton slliffs the past week. Mr. tstouffer, section foreman t- Genoa, and Percy ClapSaJdle who is working for him came up to Irene On Wednesday evening to attend the ba quet." Mrs. Will brother.

Charles Stadler, Just mustered from Camp Grant- has beert visiting her this week. if.4'.'- Mrs. Wilf Frank, her mother and brother, visited In Klrkland Wednes- day. The L. A.

8. and are the proud owners of a new piano. Mr. and Mrs. McCartney of Belvl- dere, attended the L.

A. banquet last Wednesday night. PLAY 18 POSTPONED. poplar Grove, Feb. 17.

Mrs. EJ Clark and Mrs. Carl Peter son- were Beloit visitors for a couple of days this Mrs. T. McCue entertained her nephew, Mr.

Keboe, ofxCIinton, Wis. the tirat of the week. Albert Stocker made a business trip to Chicago Wednesday. On account at the bad weathethe funeral of Mrs. GuM Lfndberg was held Friday instead of Thursday wbich was the day set for the funer al.

The play entitled "A Night Off' which was to be given last Thursday evening, was postponed on account of sickness and bad weather. Krank Leggit was called to Rock- ford Saturday by the illness of his brother. Charlie Leggit. Mr. and Mrs.

Gust have sold their hcuse to Oscar Ellingaon and expect to move to Rockford in. the near fu ture. Jflr. and Mrs. Ellingson will not 00.

cdpy their house until next fall and It will be rented until they are ready to move in. Ed Willet Beloit Is VKitlng at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Edgefl. CAPRON NEWS NOTES Capron, Feb.

15. F. Mclntyre was tn Chicago a I couple, of days this week. Margaret Georgesoit was at I Rockford Wednesday where she Is Mudying 'music 'under Mrsi Oberg. Miss Ada Anderson and Miss Mar-1 guerue srennan were in Harvara on 1 i t.

jonnson ana u. wove were in ur 1 cago-o business Thursday. 1 HobefT NelsOrt Was" a Rockford vi itov WeflnelsoayTT'' ji tiaies waa in inicago weaaesuay 1 to nccompany home his daughter, miss Doris, wno nas Dcen receiving 1 medical treatment at the. hcspKal there. C.

Modeen has returned from a- vL at Union Mrs. S. T. Heath went to Beloit orf Thursday evening for a visit with relatives. A.

Vance and A. Mulligan were Woodstock Thursday evening. tnivy-dclrTday 'MTs: Worlch Mlsr Ids MeClusky Uught the prt- Tk, 1 Harry Hermanson had received hltf 1 discharge-from service and returned home from Camp. Sheridan, Ala. Mrs.

Corn well and Mrs. Win. tasoeiles jwere visitors rt- 'Zion Ladles' Aid. vTngefe.rchu!nttbTh oi.v I mlOC Evangelical: church will meet Thurs day at 2 o'clock In the chore pallors. Mrs.

Paul Behlinff will be the hostess. I have an attractive silo proposition a live wire, hustling agent. One with, silo experience either feeding or selling preferred. A high- grade line both 'wood, stave and salt glazed vitrified tile silos. Fine opportunity a If Interested write to care Hotel Wilson, Freeport.

III. J. Y. MATTHEWS. -ti' 2I7 2t Weekly i at for this J.

He yon carver Hynaman, wite or Earl; Hynd-; 7 man, formerfy of Belvidere, but now 1 of Rockford, i. 1 The sodden death of Mr. Carver will as shock to his many -friends as ft has to the He was popular and highly thought of fn' a wide circle and in this sad bereavement fherilibegivnjcilf those -fn-sore afflicdon the ovenest Second National Show TI at the Local Institution Has At-! Minea an -enviable Rating tor a Bank in a Medium Sued City. The 'Second National of this city has of more than one million dollars shown by recent bank balances, a figure which' giveB very fine, financial standing, for i banks in the smaller cities. The Sec ond has for some time teen approaching the million mark and for several weeks the daily, balances; have shown that they have passed the figure, and are now In the million dollar class.

PRAIRlfi DIVISION WAS 0 l-fAvg BEEN PART OF FORCE THAT WOULD HAVE DRIVEN FOR GREAT GERMAN FORTRESS ON NOVEMBER 14--ARMtSTlCE ALL TWAtiSAVD GERMANS tfitirf HUGE ATTACK, New York, 14. The Thirty-third division, composed of the former Illinois national guard regiments, won such a reputation! ns a fighting outfit that it was one of the divisions chosen to attempt what would have been one of the most stupendous feats of the war, a drive on the. great fortress of Met. This was the statement of army officers' reaching here today ort the transport Finland, The signing; of the armistice was the only thing which prevented1 the Ydnkees front going against Metz. al it was considered almost im-.

pregnable. When the armistice was signed on November 11 the Illinois men had received orders for the as sault, which was to have commenced November 14. f'We had not only received our or-1 ders," said Lieut. Lorefi C. Clayton of Benton', Hl.i a nlembei of Comnftny One Hundred and Thirtieth Infan try, "but the wliohj attack on Met had been mapped out and th division drilled in ju.it what part it was to play.

The plan wg to outflank the I Cited bpMaJ. GeMBell1 1 Lieut. Clayton waa personally cited by Major Gerterar commanding general of the Illinois troops, for a feat herfnrmrxt nti, NAvtmttr 10 hnn he led- ten men against an outpost of! twenty Germans For four hours the Yankees crawl ed' throuah the woods, finally getting in the rear of the Gprrmmfcr1 They killed twelve Oerraarts, captured rney ana routed the others. HARRY KNIGHT RECOVERING. Chaa.

has received a post card from his Bon, Harry postmarked Cannes', France "I am spend- iu a lew uhjs prajini? ii uie oencn. Am getting well fine. Warm Weather here, among the yi thd card Harry, who was a member of the 13ist regiment band, the "Dandy First of Chicago, wis Badly gassed a few days before -the armistice. He was sent to the hospital November 5. about the time the Pralrlo division was keepfnft hot aTter the His" numerous friends will be pleased to learn that he is well on the road to recovery.

WAS DISCHARGED I AT CAMP GRANT. Private August Luckowv who; wa a member of the Twelfth division, and was stationed at Camp Devens, was later sent; to Cam-y Grant, and was discharged February 7. He' has been his sister, Mrsv John Meyers and will leave Saturday morning for Florence, Wis. where he and his mother are engaged in the puoltfy business. w-Mr---ir'' v.K...

HAROLD LONDON ON TRIP TO BREST, FRANCE Mr. and Mrs. J. J. London ha re ceived a letter from their son, Har old' London, in the navy, written at Hampton Roads, Tuesday, which states that he expected to sail last Thursday on the Missouri for Brest, The transport will bring home a large number of troops.

DIXON LIEUTENANT DIES EN ROUTE HOME. Lieut John D. Parsons of Dixon died of abcess of the liver on board the Finland, which arrived in New York yesterday. ART ANDERSON MUSTERED OUT. 'Art Anderson Of Rockford, formerly of this city, who had been in the service at Camp Grant for nine months, was discharged from the service 1 BABY GIRL ARRIVES.

Mr. and Mrs: Rowdrd MeCabe are the parents of a baby girl. Born this morning at the Belvidere Public hos FUNERAL OF J. SNYDER HELD FRIDAY AFTERNOOff Funeral services for M. J.

Snyder were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the borne, 1033 Pearl street. Rev. H. F. Lawler of the Methodist church officiated.

Burlai was made in 1 the Belvidere cemetery. The bearers were: Alva McMaster. A. Bogazsi. and Sanford, Of the I.

O. O. f. lodge, and George Burroughs, Frank Brown and James Loverldge of the M. W.

A. lodge. SlLAGfi FOR SALE I have a quantity of ullage and straw for wale. See Fox, phone 151 1-18-t Km UEKOg I i 1 It to and edy, and PROMINENT MILK BUYER WTH P1AMT AT GARDEN PR All RIE SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES "WAS TWICE? MAOR 'tbF HE CTY OF FREEPORf JSpwIal by the Va-tteu Press) Freeport, Feb. 15 Janiea P.

Younger, 60, died at Francis hos pital, Evanston, today from injuries received Thursday-nlgm wneh hi tomobile skidded and overturned at Sheridan Road and Granville avenue, Chicago, as the chauffeur tried avoid a. collision with another car. Younger, who amassed a fortune in the creamery business, was twice mayor of Freeport, He lived at 1137 North Shore avenue; Chicago, OBITUARY Eliphalet C. Norton. Eliphalet C.

Norton, an old and respected citizen of the community was horn April 7, 1844, in the township of Flora, on the farm his parents, Robert and Candace Norton, had "taken from the government a few years before. He died February 5, 1919. a the family home in Belvidere. He had lived on the farm in Flora for more than half i. century, before coming to this city.

He had become identified with the affairs of his community, as only a long resident can, had held various nosirlons of trust in Flora town ship and bad a. wide circle of friends' and acquaintances. During his lire tie had seen the locality of which he was a part progress from the ox team to the motor car had bridged in his span of seventy-four years a most important nertod In hW tory. In the- development of bis lo-calliv he' bore his part an(t was a valued friend and respected neigh' bor," The funeral services were helj on the forenoon of Saturday, the 8th, at 10:30 o'clock, at the home on Pearl Tnreet. The Rev.

H. F. Lawier Im jfresslvely. gave words -of comfort to the bereaved ones. The bearers were Herbert Sltattuck, Harley Cunningham.

Burr SilVius, Ira Shndall, Moses Lucas and John Pen well. The interment was in the Belvidere' cemetery. There were many beaotigul floral tributes. Those left to mourn his loss are his wife, two sons, two daughters, and ten grandchildren. They will have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends.

Jn his last sufferings, his faith was his comfort. "Heaven's "'morning hreak, earth's vain shadows flee In life, irf'death. Lord abide me." and with John Q. Schwebke. John G.

Schwebke was born in Germany, December 12, 1861 and came to Belvidere with his parent in' the year" He was joined in holy welock to Miss Sophia Hagen, December 22, 1891. These' years Were spent in and near Belvidere. Mr; Schwebke was one of the first member of St. John's church. He leaves to mourn his oeiiarture the sorrowing widow, two daughters 'nnj a son Neva (Mrs.

C. L. Bucklin): Cora. (Mrs. Robert Taylor), and IrviO of Belvidere.

Four brothers and four sisters, Fred, of Beloit CharVs, "of William-, of Wisconsin; August, of near Belvidere: Mary. (Mrs. Joe Suhr); Emma, (Mrs. John Peters); Bertha, (Mrs. William Wash-erf, of Belvidere, and Minnie, (Mrs.

Fred Albrigh, Chicago; and six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive. "sustained opera-' tlon- In Chicago last July and improved for awhile but had failed for some months untif after much pain and suffering, which he bore very patlentty, he was Called from this world to the world beyond, February 7, at 5:15 a from whence no traveler has re turned. He died at the age of 57 years month and 25 days. Mr. Schwebke was well thought of and the large fu neral showed the esteem he was held in.

but he will be missed most of all by bis family. Their consolation wfll be the memory of the deed he per formed for them. Rev. Jensen, pastor of the church, conducted the services. A short service vas" held "Ht the- home at 2 o'clock and the services were continued at St.

John's church where many relatives and friends had gathered. The singers yrere: Miss Agnes Wollenberg and Mrs. D. C. Jensen, The bearers were Frank Bahr, John Rhode, W.

H. Post. F. H. Meyers, Emit Blandusky, and Fred Beck man.

Card of Thanks. We desire to express our neaxtfelt thanks and deep appreciation lor all kindness shown during our late be reavement. We especially wish to thank the singers. Order of Owls Modern Woodmen. Royal Neighbors.

Ladles' Aid of St. John's. Relief Corps, those who furnished autos and all who assisted hi any other way The sympathy expressed In the floral offerings was appreciated, MRS. JOHN SCHWEBKE- land Family: UNDERGOES OPERATION Manchester, Feb. 15.

Mrs. Bauman was taken to SL Anthony's hospital in Rockford where she underwent a partial operation on Wednesday. She was too weak to finish it but as toon as she regains rtrength the doctor hopes to be able to finish the operation. At present Mrs. Bauman la in a serious condition.

Her many friends hone for a speedy and permanent restoration to health'. Two of her sisters from Emerald Grove were with her part of this 'k and visited the children on the frnt day, returning home on for of for me SPEAKER BEFORE LOCAL WOMEN'S CLUBS 8AYS NATIONS MUST JOIN IN SOME PLAN FOR Preserving civilisation off ANARCHY WfLL RESULT STANDS PAT FOR WILSON PRO- CRAM, WHATEVERiT MAY BE. That me worm has to choose be- a league of nations and an-! arehy; thai- he Is willing to folloV (where President Wilson leads; that 1 the senate of the United States should be forced by public opinion to endorse whatever agreement in this respect is entered 1 into by President Wilson intlro Pari coaference, were tbe outstanding thoughts in the- address mad on Thursday afternoon by Dr. James A. James, professor of history att Northwestern who gpke before a company of about 250 ladies' at Masonic halU the event being tb? annual guest day of the Fort-niglitly Ganeaha clubsy members and Inrtted friends being James followed the thread of American political idealism through thoj.

history of the new world and marked ther points at which- It had touched and influenced other nations, notably France and Italy, and Its" influence on the enlargement of freedom on the two American contl-' netitB. America wss shown to have been always the friend and the pro tector of the small and weak nations', to have stood always for the freedom of men, and today she stands as the great exemplar of the ideals of lib- erty throughout worm, a noeny which moot be protected by some plan for a league of the world peoples iwtd compulsory arbitration between government Prof. James bad been a student nrr o'er the tutelage of President Wilson some years ago and is a warn adrnir er'-of Win. Memorial Home for 8oMiers. In the coarse of bis remarks the speaker hbW that Evsnslon is asking for ftfmt of arte mmion dollars' witn wh left to erect soldiers memorial hoiis in that CHy In honor of the nieit who fought and wott the war for humanity and civillsatiom this sple- did trtbnt standing for all time as mart of ffppreeiation ror me-service of! those who gave themselves for patriotmnr ad liberty.

The mnsWai" features of the pro- gram were ueiviaere peo- pie need no ecomlums in reference to the charming qualities of Mrs. Maude Fenlon Boll man's vocal abilities, nor the musicianly skill of Miss Schneide-wind; Mrs. Boll man sang three eroimdof mgs nd Miss Schnetde- wihd added to the pleasures of the afternoon with piano selections. Mrs. Bollman Was accompanied by Mrs Cora Orandberg of Rockford.

Miss Veva King, president of the Fortnightly club, presided, introducing the speaker with a word of appre ciation. Mrs. Leroyi Beatson, prest dent ot the Ganeshii club, at the c1ob of (h program spoke briefly, inviting the ladles to remain lor a sociat nour, tt Invitation which was accepted and the time much enjoyed. Fnnclr aiTd macaroons were served. The Masonic hall was nicely decorated with American flags snd beautified With flowers, palms and ferns.

The event was a no table one in the annals of local clubs and will be remembered with pleas ure. BANQUET AND PROGRAM FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS The Ladies Aid of St. John's church served on Thursday evening Thereturned soU iMi.t. ig.l dier boys and their immediate rela lives and all friends were invited ror the orocram. The rain kept some sway but those who were hot" afraid of it were vrell repaid.

The place was the church The' nrosxanv was A vocal duet by Etiiabeth Arnold and Harriet Strate; Albert Post spokewords of welcome; Helen Frank played- a planor solo; Miss Acnes it Wollenberg sang rv Ibonba br also played a piano solo, and v. Jensen gave a short "talk. Then the two returned" soldier boys present (were called to the front, first a-hwohk. ni then Senreant Theo- Bruhn. who told about their ex- Inerfence In (he service, which was of muPh interest.

Neither or tne men Mt over but were ready to go. Walte; 1 ho returned oversees soldier. fctfuld flat cet tit front fftr coufltry on BM.nnt nt th had roads. M-ervone Dertlry Joined in singing "The Sutr gpaB(iod Banners MftSJOE MORrtlS ASKS COURT TO GRANT DIVORCE. Oliva'D.

Morris of Eirkland has died in circuit court at Sycamore, a ill tor divorce from Joseph L. Morris They were married on March 12, 1918, Milwaukee. She says they lived ZJZh accuses hint of drunkenness and non- Russellvila Church Notice. "Cary R. Moser, pastor.

Phones-Co. 49-A-I2. 10:00 m. Sunday school. Classes all ages.

11:00 a. Worship. 7 7 8:00 p. m. Special evaQgelistic ser- Greene Chicago.

Don't fall to attend the evangelistic) services at the church every night week, beginning each night at 8 o'clock sharp. If yon have never hoard Evangelist Clarence Green. Chicago, lrih Evangelist, don't miss this opportunity. speaks every night in the week including Sunday. We also have with us R.

W. Van-Anda, who so beautifully renders the gospel In song. expect to meet at these services. Tell others and bring others. 1 for the an SPOKE HERE IN JANUARY AND MADE FINE IMPRESSION ON HI HEARERS.

At the close "of the service a the First Baptist church on Sunday niorn ing1 the church, unanimously voted to extend a call to the Rev. Dr. William E. Munrteli; pastor of the Carrollton First Buptint churchi to become pas tor of the First Baptist church of this city. Dr.

Mundelt preached here on the Sunday of January 12, and made a very deep impression (ipon his hea ers, and since then tie pupit commit- 'few has1 been- tjrged to call hint' hem, After a careful investigation they yesterday unanimously recommended to the church that he be called to be come, the pastor at the of $1, 400, moving expenses. and parsonage, Nelson W. WHcox, clerk of the church has notified Dr. Mundeli of the call to this church Rev. R.

E. E. Harkivess resigned Oti tober 25, 1918, and since then various preachers harve teen filling the nufpit at the First. Baptist. Rev.

Mundeli waa 4. student in Way nesburg. for five years, then left for Ewing college, Illinois, in April, graduated in June, won Dr. Morris medal. Entered Croaer Seminary 1905, and at the same" time was pas tor at Beulah and Mr.

Hermon, Pa '03 and '05. Pastor at. Sidell, 111 '0fr'08: and at Arthur, Illinois. '08 12 and nt f'arrollton. Hl '12.

and to still at Carrollton. He has received the following degrees: Degree of Bachel Or of Ltterature. 1905; degree of Mas ter" of Arts, M. 1907: Doctor of Philosophy, 1909. Most of his work has been In the central part of 111! nols for the past Upt years, where he has been very prominent in the Baptist denominational work.

Df. P. Brand, who is superinten dent of the Baptist State Mission board wrote Mr. Mundeli offering him an excellent position doing state Wdrk but it is understood Mr, Mundeli prefers a pastorate. Dr.

Mundeli has been at Carrollton the past six years where be has done excellent work and ws recently re engaged at an Increase in salary, Rev, and Mrs. Mundeli have three children CELEBRATE ViLLARD mm. dm Frances Willard Memorial Day Ob served and Jointly a 'Memorial Ser. vice for the Late Mrs. Mary More- land An Interesting Program.

A company of forty-five W. C. T. U. ladies and their friends gathered at the home of Mrs.

Louis Biester on East Hurlbut avenue' Wednesday af ternoon. This will be a day worthy of 1 remembrance. "Abranam Lincoln's arnifversary" wait the same day as France Wtllard's, and it being near ly sa year since the passing arway of the Rev. Mary Moreiond, were held for the three mentioned. Miss Warner conducting this part of the program, paid lust tribute to them all saying their lives were notable be cause of the christian life that they possessed.

The president spoke high ly of the late Mrs. Whitney, who was a faithful and beloved member of the North W. C. T. U.r always standing firm for the principles involved In the- Woman's Christian- Temperance Union.

We -deeply regret the loss ot such an one and Join In sympathy with the family in their bereavement. In memory The Frances E. Willard Temperance Hospital lit Chicago was spoken of, it being the only one in the United States. It wan organized In the. fait of 1883.

Ther object of building this hospital was to demonstrate the possibility of curing diseases withowt the use of alcohol in any form. It has proven a success and without alcohol the death rate is much lower. The cornerstone of this hospital was laid on Frances Wil- lard's birthday. In the latter part ot the meeting the time was used in celebrating again the passing of the "ratification amendment" national prohibition, which makes (he whole nar tiofl bone dry in one year's The Illinois song waa snug by the aadience. The song, entitled "Victory has come" wa well rendered, by Florence airf blttiair Benrter, An article IB; the Union-Signal wat read that the' pes used flrst fn signing the proclamation was pre sented to Anna Gordon, president of the National W.

C. T. U. by Mr, Polk, Assistant secretary of stale. The meeting proved to be a success and closed with the' addition of nine new menbeia 1 rress Reporter.

Assistant Cashisr of the People's Bank Files Ptttea for Nomination fer That Office at City. Election in Spring-. Thomas G. Reed has filed with I'frty Clerk Colli bis petition as candidate nomination to the omcc of clfy treasurer at the spring primary. This office of treasurer falls in rotation to different banks of tire city, and REED GANOIDATE FUR TfiFASIfB 1 I I symnathv.

I FOR STRECT HAES Tho request raat citizens re-natno Cherry, Perry and Prairie streets has aroused much interest and' City -Clerk Collier has received a number, of Suggestions" for names are also being sent to the Daily Republican, among them being the following: iCherry, street, to become Pershing hvenue; Prairie street to be Wilson avenne or Foch avenue. Another Suggests that Prairie street be Sow Main street, continuing that street south of Logan avenue. Another sog-J gests that Prairie street be called Woodrow, avenue. Cherry street be Wilson avenne, and Perry street Roosevelt J. Harvey Cornell, who lives ort Cherry street can see no good reason for changing the name of that thoroughfare, but if It is' to be changed suggests that it be called Mudhole avenue or Hog Alley, the nameft being suggested by the condition of the street and the lack of Improvement is feared that Mr.

Cornell is trying; have a little fun, however, coupled with a desire to see substantia) improvements on that street. THIS WEEK AT MAJESTIC Monday, Feb. mh. V' WILUAM S. HAUT in -BRANDING Artcraft Production.

Admission 10 and 20 cents. Tuesday, 1tth. ETHEL CLAYTON in "WOMAN'S Paramount feature. Matinee and 10c night 10 and 15 cents. 1 Wednesday, Feb) 19th.

DOROTHY ALTON in -QUICKSANDS-. Paramount feature, Admission 10 and 15 cents. Thuradayr Feb- 20th. MAURICE TOURNEUR'S, "SPORT1NO Pararaoont-Artcraft special. Matinee, 10 and 15 cents; night, 10 20 cents.

Friday, Febv 21sV VIVIAN MARTIN in "Mi RANDY And a two-reel BILLY WEST com. "THE HERO." 1- Admission 10 and 15 cents. Saturday, Feb. 22nd. DOROTHY GISH In -THE HOPB CUES, ParamoSnt feature.

Malinee 5 and 10 night 10 20 cent. U7-lt Dally Wkly SUGGESTIONS MAD jwhea these attacks come on. It only throk they are a wonderful medicine and I am glad to recommend them." (Statement given' March 24, 1909.) On April 12. 1917, Mr. Collier said; "It has been many years since 1 first recommended Doan's Kidney Pills but think as highly, as ever of then).

Doan's have never failed to help me when I needed them. Prie 60c at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask- fr a ktdney remedy get Mr. Collier had. Foster Mithorn" Buffalo, N.

T. Adv. thM time to the People" bank, ofilman'a Kidnev the same that which fnstitotlon Candidate Reed assistant cashier. I.

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