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SIX REPUBLICAN-NORTHWESTERN, BELVIDERE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1923. Kingston Ball Team Secures Even Break Kingston, Aug. The annual Old Settlers' picnic held last Thursday and Friday was a distinct success. The weather was ideal and the park crowded both days. The address by Rev.

J. V. Madison of Kingston, J. P. Holden of Chicago and L.

B. Smith of Sycamore were splendid. Excellent music was furnished by the Daily News Boys' band of Chicago. The Rockford marquettes defeated the Tigers on Thursday but Kingston was more fortunate on Friday and defeated Irene. Dancing in the evening was much enjoyed and there was.

a merry-go-round and concessions of all kinds. J. V. Merritt of Woodstock, was a business caller here Mrs. L.

C. Houghton and children of Woodhull, are guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. G. ChellHi green.

Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Burton and daughters returned Sunday from a three weeks' camping trip in Wisconsin.

Lee Smith is enjoying a two weeks' vacation at the lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Uplinger and son Maurice and Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Phelps and son, Reaney, motored to Rockford Sunday. Harry Shuman of Goddard, Kansas, is visiting at the Stuart Sherman home. Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of St.

Paul are visiting relatives here. Poulton Delegate To Methodist Conference Cherry Valley, Aug. Kenneth Poulton has been felected lay-delegate to the annual conference of the M. E. church to meet in Chicago.

Truman Poulton and family, Ray Lee and family and Miss Dorothy Popham and Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrett were among the Valleyites who attended the Burritt picnic. Rev. Mr.

Richeson, pastor of the M. E. church, resigned and left with his family Monday for Claredon, Texas, where. he will teach bible study in a college. Dr.

E. B. Crawford, district superintendent, will send a supply here for the remaining Sundays of this conference year. Mrs. Ben Loughlin and children leave Friday for their home in Denver after visiting several weeks here with her mother, Mrs.

Chas. Taylor. Elizabeth McKee will teach the ensuing year at North Dakota. Grace Jamison will soon return to Cleveland, Ohio, where she will resume her duties as teacher. Mrs.

C. B. Culver and children returned Sunday evening from several days' stay at Channel Lake, Wis. Harold Thornton is visiting his grandparents at' Belvidere. Mrs.

C. B. Clifford and granddaughter Gladys have gone to Denver. Younger Generation Amazes. A twenty-year-old bridegroom has applied for A divorce, and declares married life Is bunk.

The intelligence of the younger generation is a source of increasing amazement to Capital. FIGHT OVER CYCLE, LEROY PETERSON IS KNOCKED SENSELESS (From Thursday's Daily) Leroy Peterson, a farm hand ployed by Emil Anderson, residing on the Newberg road, was knocked unconscious at 7 o'clock last night by a blow from the fist of Joseph O'Connor, aged 17 and who resides in the same neighborhood, following a quarrel over a motorcycle on Grant highway, about three miles east of Rockford. Peterson was taken to a Rockford hospital when he failed to recover consciousness almost two hours after being felled and was still in a semiconscious condition hours later. The quarrel occurred outside the old login cabin at the five points. Several men saw the fight.

Deputy sheriffs were informed that Peterson struck the first blow and knocked O'Connor down. After getting t'o his feet O'Connor struck Peterson on the jaw and he fell to the ground. He was given first aid at the Log Cabin. O'Connor was not arrested as his father promised to produce him in court anytime he is called. No, charge will be made until the outcome of Peterson's injury is determined.

FUNERAL OF MRS. FERGUSON Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the family home, of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Knox, 1303 Garfield avenue, and attended by many of the friends.

The Rev. S. H. Wirsching conducted the services and paid an appreciative tribute to the worth of the departed. The bearers were R.

T. Knox, Perry Allen, J. R. Shuster, Clifford Lane, Albert Peters and George Meyers. Those from out of town were Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Shuster of Beloit, Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Peters of Manchester, Mrs. Geo. C.

Wilson of Chicago; Mrs. Sadie Makers of Rockford and Mr. and Mrs. C. L.

Ferguson of Sioux Falls, S. D. The daughters, Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Allen and son, C.

L. Ferguson left ion the 2:35 train for McConnellsville, Ohio, where funeral services were to held today at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Shuster. The burial will be in Reinersville, Ohio. Lovelight Went Out.

We. were both attending the same school. One morning a freight train blocked the crossing and I could not get across the tracks. My beloved was there also. In a few minutes he said he was going to climb over the cars and I could stay there myself and be Inte if I wished.

He climbed over the cars and left me. But he also let iny lovelight for him go out. -Chicago Journal. Gold bronzes for weed painting. All colors, blue, gold, green, fire, orange, purple, copper, etc.

Fry's Art Store. 8-30-1td David Lynn BARNS EWING David Lynn, for many years civil engineer of the Capitol at Washlugton, has been appointed architect of the Capitol by. President Coolidge, to All the vacancy created by the death of Elliott Woods. He Is is 1 a native of Cumberland, Md. ADDITION TO ART TREASURES Finding of Portrait of Stradivarius, Great Violin Maker, Has Stirred Collectors Everywhere.

A portrait of Stradivarius has been found. No picture of the great ter had ever been identified and his face has remained a mystery for nearly 200 years. "The portrait, which the experts who have so far examined it declare genuine, has come into the possession of a Cremona piano maker, who has always had the greatest interest in Stradivarius. He found the portrait in the possession of a' certain professor, who had bought it from a Geneva antiquary but who kept its existence secret. The portrait, signed by the painter Gialdisi, bears the name of the maestro and the date 1691.

Stradivarius is portrayed as a stern Cromwellian type, with flashing dark eyes and flowing hair. He is shown holding one of his famous violins against his breast. The Interior evidence of the painting all corresponds to the contemporary descriptions of Stradivarius, none of which have been in harmony with various paintings which have wrongly been thought to represent the great violin maker. "Before I Die," To endow "before I die some sort of green place where little street urchins could play cricket, all accessories provided," was one of the dreams of Herbert Jenkins, London publisher. He began life at fifteen in a bookseller's shop.

He and another boy used to sit up half the night devouring books. That boy was the poet, John Masefield. Walking to save a penny omnibus fare, refusing an invitation to a river picnic because of a sixpenny railroad fare, lunching on 'a -this is the picture of his. early twenties, as he many times' described It. In 1911, when he was about 36, his "Life of George Borrow" first brought him into public view.

He has just died after building up a great publishing business. Classified Advertisements The Dally Republican 1s member The Advortiaing Association of Manugers, Newspaper Clasthe eludes leading newspapers throughout which incountry and has for its aim the Ing elimination of fraudulent and misleadRepublican, classified advertising. The Daily well 88 every other to member of the Association, endeavors print only truthful Want-ads and appreciate having its attention called to any advertisement not conforming to the highest standards of honesty. LOST LOST- Black travelling bag taining clothing and razor, between school house about four miles east of Cherry Valley and Cherry Valley. Reward for return to the Republican office.

214 LOST Gold and black three leaf fraternity pin. Finder please return to Republican an receive liberal reward. J1501 WANTED HELP WANTED WANTED- -Dining room girl at Leland Hotel. Apply at once. GC216 WANTED A married man to work on farm.

Phone 28-B-50. Godfrey Karlson, Garden Prairie, Ill. J1494 WANTED Housekeeper, middle aged. Small family. All modern home.

Good wages. Inquire at Republican office. Address Housekeeper. A 1492 WANTED An opportunity of a life time for an energetic, married man with some capital to make a large income. It will mean work, but pleasant, delightful work.

A salary a share of the profits assures the right man of independence, The quan 1. want must like and will raise chickens on a large acale. He will be required to raise alfalfa hay. He Phould have about $2,000.00 to invest in machinery on which there will be paid a guaranteed return of per cent per annum. The farm is among the best in the country, close to town, and is a splendid home none.

of the drudgery of running a dairy, Remember a small investment is necessary. Write giving me your Hunter Ladies' Aid To Meet On Friday Manchester, Aug. 29- Regular meeting of the L. A. S.

at Hunter church, Friday afternoon, Aug. 31. A full attendance is desired. Supper will be served. Miss Ada Lomas accompanied her sister, Mrs.

Tom Kelly to her home at Altoona, Thursday for a visit. E. P. Thornton and wife and son, Harold, were at Lauderdale Lake, Sunday, Their daughter, Viola returned home with them, having speht last week at the lake with her aunt, Mrs. Frank Thornton of Chicago.

Mrs. D. S. Kelly is very low. A heavy rain fell Sunday night.

and continued most of Monday. The land is thoroughly soaked now. It makes it bad for the farmers who have not finished threshing. Mr. and Mrs.

D. Griffis of were out to the farm Thursday and Friday, Mrs. Griffis visited her daughter, Mrs. John Ray. Mrs.

D. M. Kelly of Beloit was out to help care for Mrs. D. S.

Kelly part of last week. Mr. Oscar Stennerson and family of Bergen and Mrs. Martin Lillottson of McBeth, N. D.

called on their cousin, Mrs. Harry Ray and band Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gifferd went to Madison, Saturday and visited his brother, David Gifferd and family.

They returned home Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Lomas were in Beloit Saturday. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Ball were in Rochelle Saturday. She is able to walk with the aid of a crutch now. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Ball and daughter, Mrs. Ray Peters of Poplar Grove, were Beloit visitors Tuesday. Mrs. G. A.

Ray and Harry Ray and wife were in Belvidere Friday. ICE CREAM SOCIAL The Sunday school of the Swedish Mission church will give an ice cream social Frieday evening at 7:45. A fine program will be given. The public is cordially invited, 8-30-1td A BARGAIN. Here is a bargain on a fiveroom cottage centrally located von south side of river.

It has hot water heat and all other conveniences, and can be Fit bought on easy terms. Act quickly as this place will not be long on the market. Also have several larger places that are worth more than is Asked for them. JOHN G. TRIPP PHONE 141 BLUE.

Pilot's Weathercock wise This ground wind indicator at Omaha air mail field automatically pivots with the breeze giving the hovering aviator valuable inthe direction of currents, formation us to the ground wind Conan Doyle on Dreams. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never had a recurring dream. he added, "I have several times had prophetic dreams, exact in detail. In; sleep the soul is freed and has enlarged knowledge. This it endeavors to pass on to the body, but it seldom succeeds.

When it does it is just at the moment between sleeping and waking" J. E. Thiell, M. D. Hovey Schaefer Phone 145.

OFFICE HOURS: SATURDAY, 9 to 12; 1 to 4. Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Blaine Ladies' Aid Bazaar September 14 Blaine, Aug. Blaine Ladies' Aid will hold their annual bazaar Friday, Sept. 14. Dan Kraemer lost a valuable horse last week.

A ruptured blood vessel was the cause. Ben Warner and family visited relatives at Chemung the first of the week. James and Robert Boothby are putting up a chimney at the Blaine school house. Clarence Nittleton delivered a stove to Belvidere for Tommy Kirkbride last. Saturday.

Misses Ann and Mary Van Antwere callers at Andrew Pearson's last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oswald, Theobald Oswold, Jacob Oswold, Sr. spent Sunday with relatives at Sharon.

Miss Nellie Boon and Mrs. White of Harvard called on Mrs. Timoney last Friday. Russel Hazelwood visited friends at Blaine several days last week. Henry Oswold and wife, Jacob OsChamberlain' and Theobald" Osweld were at Belvidete Monday.

John Cramer, Mrs. N. A. Langrehr and Mrs. C.

A. Warne, of Belvidere called at David Warne's Sunday. Poultry and Eggs We want all kinds of live poultry and fresh eggs and pay top prices in cash every day. Farmers Feed Store L. 119 KNOX Buchanan She SON, Phone Props ROOF PAINTING We Paint and Repair Roofs and make them water tight.

Good paint and good workmanship is what you want and we have them. PERRY KING THE PRACTICAL ROOFER Phone--Blue 614 Corner of Whitney and Julien Streets Wisdom The difference between the two men is that the wise man takes measures against trouble, and the fool thinks that trouble will never come. The wisest way to prepare yourself for whatever may happen to your finances is a savings account with this bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK. BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS.

qualifications. Then an appointment will be made where full details will be disclosed. Address Daily Republican MISCELLANEOUS WANTED- Horse for coal wagon to weigh about 1500 pounds, 6-7 years old. Price must be right. 0.

H. Wright Co. WANTED -Painting. paper hanging, varnishing, or any thing in decorating line. Personal supervision, city or country.

James. Kane, 314 St. J1493 TO RENT FOR RENT--Store at 135 North State street, and modern flats on second floor, G. L. Gross, 406 South State street, Belvidere, Ill.

Phone 425. J1502 FOR RENT--3 modern furnished rooms. Inquire at the Republican office, or telephone 1110 Blue. GA1491 FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FARM FOR SALE Good twodred-forty acre farm, situated in the township of Owen, Winnebago county, Illinois. Good set of ings.

Must be sold in order to setState Rockford, Ill. Phone Main 2100. JC217 FOR SALE- Store on Buchanan St. Store on S. State St.

Hotel Building on S. State St. House and 3 acres land, Garden Prairie, Ill. See Joe W. Fox, Exclusive Agent.

J1490 FOR SALE- 8-room house, strictly modern; two full lots, a a chicken house and yards. Fine assortment of fruit, and flowers in great profusion. Beautiful home, 1014 Caswell street. George Cross, 466 South State street. Phone 425.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 1917 Ford Touring car in good condition with demountable rims. Price $45. See John Jchnson, Oak street. J-1481 FOR SALE -Ford touring, model late 1919; good condition; new top, 4 good tires, new radiator. Call phone 1106 Maine.

1130 Maple nue. G-A-1470 FOR SALE Collie puppies at Brown's stable Saturday night. GC218 LIVE STOCK HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE -Household goods. Inquire at 306 West Locust street. GC219 FOR SALE Twentieth Century edition Encyclopedia Brittanica, eloth bound, will be sold at less than half price.

Book case with them. Inquire at Republican office. CF215 FOR SALE- -Large chest of drawers, dining table, willow baby buggy, ivory color. 1030 Maple avenue, or phone Green 574 J-1476 LIVE STOCK FOR SALE--Fifty 2 and 5 year old Holstein heifers, at $65 to $75 per head, also 25 large type Holstein cows at $80 to $90 per head; all to freshen this fall. W.

H. Gibson, Brodhead, Wis. G-A-1452 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE- -Aeriola Sr. Receiving set with batteries and two head sets for $35 cash if sold at once; also 5x7 tent. for $5.

Phone Green :368 after 6 p. m. FOR SALE -Meat meak, bone meal and feeding tankage. Belvidere, Rendering works. R.

F. Laforge, Phone 27. 2. 209 FOR SALE- Hand-made seat ers and carpets for Ford and, Chevrolet cars. Elmer Yaste, 306 Buchanan street.

G-C-1991 Your idea in suits--suits us and our prices will suit you! When you come here for clothes02- whatever you have in mind is more important to us than how much you have in your pocket. If you wouldn't wear a Brown suit for a minute we don't waste a minute on Brown. We feel that our customers are intelligent men who have minds of their own and that it's up to us to Copyright 1923 Hart Schaffner mind our own business and produce Marx what you want if we can--or apologize if we cannot. Today-it would be hard to suggest a pattern, model or price that we cannot get together with you onto your entire satisfaction. $35 to $60 Robertson McGonigle.

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