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-TUESDAY EVENING, JANUABY14, 1902. THE DEGATUR REVIEW THE X-RAY MACHINE Proposed to Be Used Up nPresidentlcKin- ley Now In Decatnr. EVERYONE INVITED TO SEE IT WithoutOne Cent Of Cost- Come and Sec It at Once. Also $10 X-Ray Examination 1 Free. Taylorvffle's Oldest Citizen Is Mrs.

Mary A. Logan. MADE LONG WAGON TRIP. 4, S. J.

addition to Taylorvllle; J675. John Sandera to E. R-'peereh, 90 acres In section 20, teuckhart township; B. Blake to J. W.

Gardner, 160 acres In. sections and 32, Mt. Auburn township: J9.750. DEATH OP JOHN TOOLS, John Toole died; Monday at the.home of his father, Pat'Toole, near Veima, of a complication of diseases. The deceased was about 29 years of age.

The funeral will be held 1 Wednesday at the Catholic church in this Will Use X-Ray In Examining and Treating Patients. ILLINOIS INFIRMARY'S COMPLETE OUTFIT A Static and X-Ray Machiae-A Valuable Addition to Their Equipment of Modern Appliances- Used In Treating Patients. Decatur should feel that its doctors are up-to-date, and hereafter there should be no hesitancy In the matter of confidence In local physicians, and especially so with the efforts of the Illinois Infirmary, Whose Office Is at Rooms 10, ii and 12, In equipping their office with facilities that will enable them to make examinations and treat cases to much hetter advantage than heretotoro. While the president was In Chicago recently he purchased among a number of late appliances, a STATIC AND X-RAY MACHINE with all the modern appliances that will enable him to use the machine In the treatment of many patients. With the attachment of a set of "Imported tubes and flouro-! 11 scopes and imported BARIUM-PLATINO- CYANIDE SCREENS they are able to make an examination with X-Rays that Is positive as to the results, and in this Says Nothing Interesting Ever Happened to Her.

Taylorvllle, Jan. Correspondence of The Ann Logan, or as she Is familiarly called, "Grandma" Logun, Is one of our oldest If not the oldest residents of our city. Mary Ann Charlton was born near Sliippensburg, July 15, 1812, and it was there her girlhood wa.s June 1831. she was unilted In marriage to James Logan. After eight years residence In Pennsylvania they removed by the old time wagon trains to Ohio.

They then came to Tayiorvllle in 1857. JOURNEY BY STAGE. Arriving in Dccnlur they found no railroad leading to this city so they came by stage overland. They bought a little homo for 'a small which not many years a became a a property. She has continuously Cn this city for forty-live years and still owns tho old home.

Mrs. Logan's husband died in ISlil k-nv- Ing eight i to her care, ami she not ocly cared for these children, bat she also brought, up other i to her care. SENT FOUR. When the war of the rebellion''broke out Mrs. Logan saw ln-r a a up at ms in defense of nu- country and site i i saw them go.

In speaking of Jt she? said: "Yes, 1 gave even my last boy. I might have kopt hCm, but I let him go." The lioys a returnc-d honorably Ois- chargeil wlion was cndvd and the old mother's heart was made glad as only the mother knows who gave a boy to her country and saw him return. NOTHING INTERESTING. When "Grandma" I-ogan was asked to tell something "Interesting" which had happened in her i quaintly replied: "Nothing interesting ever -happened in my liife. I lived along and did the best I could." Mrs.

Logon was the mother of eleven children and beside the three now living there are thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is now in her i i year and but for a fall which she recently suffered she is still of a i i and i A few days ago she Ml and one of -her ankles us no table to walk at present, but she patient and a i i She makes her home with her daughter. Mrs. D. T.

Michael, who is a cons a companion. Mrs. Logan's face is seamed i many a i of care and it is a frail little body which hr.s surely trod a troublous path through this old world ot ours, but it most surely encases a. great big heart. Shelbyville.

Taylorville. Or IVESDAIE. A shooting match took place Friday at the grove north of town. Miss Jessie Leach has returned from a visit in DanvflLle an.d Chicago. Lyle Hunt of Decatur was the guest of Thomas McShane recently.

John Lawless has gone to Janesville, where he will attend school. J. G. Coakley was called to Oreana to attend the funeral of. his grandmother.

M. A. Cook and M. Crlnlgan attended the funeral of Patrick Lynch at Tolono. W.

II. Pnrris of Champaign has taken a position as foreman of the Ivesdale Mows. The Sadorus township central examination has been postponed until Friday, Feb. 21. Miss Mabel Miller has returned to her studies at the Illinois Woman's college at Jacksonville.

Some of the books for the public library are here, but as yet no suitable location has been found. Miss Jennie Hammond of Jacksonville the guest of her cousins, Mr. and oseph Tighe. Russell Fitten of Rantoul was the guest James and James McShano id families recently. James Fitzgerald has returned to school Peru after spending the holidays i olatives here.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dougan were last eek In -Chicago, where they visited rlends and attended to business.

Thomas Crinigan was in Springfield last eek serving on the federal grand jury rom Champaign P. J. Doyle, one of Ivesdale's oldest cit- is the i i of a stroke of poraly- He is not regarded In immediate inger. Mrs. Mary E.

state evangelist the W. C. T. U. for Illinois, held ser- ces in the W.

E. church at this place unday at 11 7 o'clock. A large spike protruding from a post i a fence badly injured Cy Burge, a of Mr. and Mrs. Al Burge, who ruck his knee against It whlie climbing he fence.

A public installation of officers was eld at the M. W. A. IiaJl last week. Mrs.

Illler of Decatur, organizer for the Roy- 1 Neighbors, was here and organized a idge of that order with lembers. Miss Mary Doyle, teacher at Mitchell chool, has purchased with the proceeds the basket social given some time go reading books for all the pupils, and number of other volumes to be added i the school library. J. C. Lynch of Salt Lake City, Utah, eports a John Walsh of this place, who underwent a surgical operation at Salt Lake some time ago, and James irady, who has been suffering from ilood poisoning, are both on the road recovery.

Mrs. RoSert Rose was agreeably sur- rised by a party, who were Invited to ler home by her sister, Mrs. Maggie Evans, on the occasion of Mrs. Rose's i a The guests, numbering about I assembled at the home of Samuel 3ell and proceeded to the Rose residence carrrying baskets of choice eatables. Af- er dinner the time was passed In play- ng various games.

way they are able to treat patients for p-hyslcians without this not always locate the diseases where machdne could trouble, They are giving a $to X-Ray Examination Absolutely Free to All Who Call Within 10 Days DO NOT WAIT If you are sick or fear you have any disease, call at the Illinois Infirmary and find out what alls you. You know when the real trouble Is known that Is one- half the cure. The examination Is very centle. CAUSING NO PAIN OR DIS COMFORT. NO HARM EVER COMES FROM THE.

USE OF THE ILLINOIS INFIRMARY BIO X-RATS. Bear In mind, the offer la limited In time only. ALL PATIENTS WILL BE- EXAMINED FREE. But all should call without delay. The offer Is given only to those who call within ten days.

OUT OF TOWN People -while In the city sbould call for the. free examination. Many country people and farming folks are talcing advantage of the great free and are coming to Jlnd out what ails them. The examination Is free to only those who call within ten days. CALL OR ADDRESS ILLINOIS INFIRMARY, 10.

and 12 Conklln Central Block). Hours 8 to 12. 2 to 5. and to 8 p. m.

Not open Sundays. J. Alvin Home, M. president of the Infirmary new in personal Taylorville. Jan.

Christian church at Edinburg was dedicated Sun (lay. The church is a modern structure with a. seating capacity of about 300, has five memorial windows, one of which was donated by the Y. P. S.

one is to the memory of the present pastor, Rev. Mr. Rose, B. K. and Amanda Prater, H.

and Jane Eckel and Ross Blake. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Rose. He was as isted in the services by Elder Clemen: Rochester, who was also master of th edicatory exercises.

Rev. Mr. Johnson astor of the Baptist church, 'and Rev Mr. Lucas of the M. E.

oburch. HOUSE BURNED. Sunday belonging to Mrs. Lah Owancco was bnrned to the grounc contents of the house were saved The lire originated from a defective flue INDOOR BASEBALL. The company and Jacksonville indbo ball teams will play Saturday evening a he armory in this city.

A dance ie given a the game. SOCIAL AFFAIRS. Mrs. R. M.

Potts will entertain th Twentieth Century Whist club Tuesda afternoon. The Crescent club gave a dance at th armory Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter will enter the Married Folks' Whist club Wed nesday evening.

The Missionary society of the Prcsb orlan church will give a public recer ion at the home of Mrs. J. E. Hoga Thursday afternoon and evening. LAND SALE.

Dixon Bond sold 120 acres of his Ian ying east of Taylorvllle to Irwln Bun stlne, the consideration being $10,203, 83.50 per acre. CIRCUIT COURT. Circuit court was convened with Judge Dwlght of Salem presiding. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Lcroy Anderson to Orrln Nash, 73 acres section 18, Taylorvllle township; J4.800.

J. T. Bauer to John A. Dwyer, lot 3. block 7, Stor.lngton; 11,000.

Sarah J. Williamson to Bert Williamson, lots 12, 13 and 14, block 13, Pease's addition to Pana; $1,000. Phil Clements to Andrew Chapman, lot 12. block 8. Stonlngton; $800.

Henry Bunn to Walter Fry, 98 acres in section 26, -Mt. Auburn township; $0,510. A. J. Wllley to F.

A. Noling, lot 2, block TERMINAL BIGHTS Now Biting Sought by Interurban Shelbyville, Jan. 13--Thursday Messrs. Woodcock and Butrum, the men who are in control of the movement to build the becatur-Shelbyville electric railway! were here consulting with officials of the C. E.

I. and Big Four about terminaJ rights. They both stated positively that the road was a. go and would be In operation without much delay tmd would be pushed forward rapidly, but nothing definite was learned by the as to the contracts with the steam roads, or as to whether in fact contracts were actually arranged. E.

J. Miller, W. K. Whltfield and R. Peadro, all lawyers and from Sullivan, transacted business here Thursday.

Albert Faster, the victim of the Strasburg explosion of gaseJline last Wednesday, died Thursday of his Injuries. Born, Wednesday, to Walter and Mrs. Moore, a girl; to Earl and Mrs. Terry, a George Eaklor is a new Inmate -in the county jail, being held in default of $200 bond, under the charge of stealing a horse blanket and buggy i from Milton J. Swager.

Friday evening Mrs. Dill died at the home in. West ShelbyvtUe, -the funeral taking place from the residence Sunday afternoon. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Charles Prosser Laura M.

Atkinson John W. Coons Edna B. Smith Albert Sellers Fanny McGarvey RHEUMATISM Frank Lynch, W. Wood street, Decatnr, says: "I was taken down suddenly with inflammatory rheumatism and for two years could not work. I was obliged to give up my position Trlth the Wabash Co.

My sufferings terrible both day and I conld not bear the weight of tlie bed clothes and it was necessary to put a pillow between my knees, to keep my legs in a certain position. One day Major Walter F. Colladay persuaded me to take'Abbott Bros. Rhennutle Care. I felt like a new man In'flve days, and I am glad to say two bottles cured me." Mr, Lynch Is very grateful for his restoration to health six years ago.

He is now a moterman on the street carsof Decatur, subject to exposure in all kinds of weather, but has not suffered the slightest touch of rheumatism since his recovery. For sale by Druggists, Made by ABBOTT BROS. CHICAGO. WW lAKERS WILSON SPECIAL SALE OF LA PLACE. Jerome Shank! In was a business vilslt- or In Decatur Friday.

Mrs. W. P. Davldsjn was shopping in Decatur Saturday. B.

W. Dye shipped two car loads of cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Simon Cripe made a business to Decalur Thursday. Frank Wilson of Decatur visited several days last week with mother here. Dr.

Horace Reed of Decatur held quarterly meeting at the M. E. church Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Lucinda Hodge visited Thursday with her daughter, Mrs.

A. C. Foley, of near Lake City. Julius N. Rodman of DeLand and for representative of this district, was shaking hands with his friends Wednesday.

Mrs. Joclla Funk returned home one day last week, after an absence of about three months visiting with relatives in Decatur. I. E. Biebinger of Mtlmlne and candidate for county treasurer, was here Thursday getting acquainted w-ith the voters of this precinct.

The revival meeting at the M. E. church wa.s closed Friday niglvt. Also all other i gatherings on account of smallpox at Lake City, fearing it might be brought here. B.

F. Huff of Cerro Goirdo and member of the township board of health was here Sunday to have precautionary measures taken against Lake City smallpox. Jan. 13. ELWIN.

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hill urn! Mrs.

Conuhwalte of tills i i i i a party for Louisiana last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Price or L'jmlHiana are here now i i i relatives anil friends. Mr.

ami-Mrs-. Charles Leonard and a ily of A a have returned to tliis neighborhood to live, a an absence of years. Mr. Leonard i a for John Cainclen. Mr.

ami Mrs. W. T. Beadles of Decatur visited relatives here Thursday. Fred Shepherd is a i petit in Decatur tlais week.

Chester Coor.rad of Cisco was in Elwin on business last Tuesday. O. M. Scott and John Camdcn shelled corn last week. The revival services at Elwin continue to grow in -interest.

Nineteen united i the church last Sunday. The services will continue this week, Jan. 13. Dropped Dead at Clinton. Clinton, Jan.

Nelson F. Hunter, one of the oldest residents of Clinton, dropped dead at his home on East Washington street Sunday morning. Mr. Hunter had been in usual good health and ate a hearty breakfast a morning. He the house about 0 o'clock and about fifteen minutes later was found dead In the back yard by Mrs.

Hunter. Nelson Fletcher Hunter was born on a farm in Champaign county, Jan. 14, 1S29. He -was married to Elizabeth Williams near West Liberty, Nov. 1.

1834. The next year after his marriage he came to i and engaged in the grocery business, retiring from active business life about fifteen years ago. For about fifty years he had been a member of the Methodist church. He leaves surviving, his aged wife and ono daughter, Miss Adda. Hunter, and a son, Captain Alfred M.

Hunter of the United States artillery corps at Fort Wadsworth, New York. TheCharm Of a Pretty Month is irresistible and those who allow decayed teeth to mar its beauty are almost criminal In their negligence, when our perfect crown and bridge work will restore it to its pristine loveliness. Oour methods of extracting teeth are painless and our work in I'lnes of dentistry Is pi-rfect. Our prices moderate. We strive to pieasc you.

This Solid Oak Sideboard, with French Plate nirror, Handsomely Carved and Finished For No Charge For Extracting When Teeth are Ordered 5 Set of Teeth Best Teeth 22-Karat Gold Crown Gold Fillings Jl up Silver Fillings 50c up Plates repaired 50c up We Give Green Stamps DR. I D. MOORE'S Painless Dental Parlors East Main Street. 25 styles at correspondingly ow prices. SPECIAL PRICE ON COMPLETE OUTFITS THIS MONTH AKERS WILSON, Complete Housefurnishers, Drug Using 'lease write ua.

Correspondence confidential. THE PARENT INSTITUTE, Gash or Credit Next to Postoffice WINDSOR. MUss Ida Barber Is visdtlng In Donel son. Miss Nelllo Carroll is staying with her uncle, M. P.

Carroll. Hugh S. Lilly attended the funeral of Albert Foster in Strausburg Friday. Mrs. Peggie Walden entertained at dinner Sunday Charles Walden and wife, Hugh S.

Lilly, wife and children and Grandma Lilly. John Moberly and family and Leota Garvin wiill leave Tuesday for Oklahoma. N. F. Tull Is a victim of typhoid fever.

U. Noble Is slowly Improving. His head Is giving him a great "leal of trouble yet. Rev. Mr.

Kearns of Kansas filled his regular appointment at tho Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Juanlta Jones, who has been very sick the past two weeks. Is some better. Misses Grace Garvin and Fannie Potter were 4n Sullivan Saturday. Protracted meeting began at the Methodist church Sunday morning.

G. F. Wall and wife entertained about twenty relatives and friends at dinner Sunday. A quiet wedding took place at high noon Sunday at the home of Albert Sellars weat of town. The contracting parties were Mrs.

Fannie McGarvey and Mr. Sellars, Rev. J. E. Scheer officiating.

They will reside on the farm. Jan. 13. Three Games With Michigan. Manager Huff of the University of Illinois has just completed arrangements "or -three baseball games during the com- ng season between the 'varsity -team the University of Michigan nine.

The first two, to be played April 12 and May 12, will take place on Illinois field. The third will occur at Ann Arbor May 16, Mr. Huff experienced considerable diffi- in securing the contests, as the Wolverine management insisted for a lone time upon two games being piayed at- Ann Arbor. i DO OT FORGET OUR Died at Mahomet. David Bailey, one of Mahomet's most prominent citizens, died Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from heart trouble.

He had been ill for several months. The deceased spent his boyhood and early years in Piatt county, where he remained i several years ago. Then he moved to Mahomet, where he resided until the time of his death. -Mr. Bailey Is survived by a wife, two daughters, Mrs.

C. W. Clark of Urbana, and Miss Bessie of, Mahomet, and four sons, Harry and Bert of, Mahomet, and two others who reside In the east. New Camp. Mrs.

Ella Miller of Decatur, state deputy of the Royal Neighbors ot America, at Champaign Saturday night organized a new camp. It has a charter membership of twenty and was named Royal Oak camp. -Mrs. Miller was assisted by State Deputy Anna Cook Bement. Champaign Farm Sale.

Rev. L. F. Walden of Urbana has recently sold eighty acres of land In Ludlow township In Champaign county to David Ingleman for $101 per acre and has purchased a very fine farm of 120 acres In Montgomery county. The Mules Sold Wall.

Twelve span of mules were sold Saturday at Clintoa for $3,076.50, an average of $266.37 a span, the highest price being $307.50 and the lowest J232.50. This was a cash sale or its equivalent. 1 1 Dawes At O'ney. Olney, Jan. G.

Dawes, Republican candidate for United States senator, held a reception here yesterday. Four hundred invitations had been sent out and about 100 called during the forenoon, a few from the country districts. County Officers. -Danville, Jan. large number of delegates have arrived here to attend the fifteenth annual convention of the State Association of Supervisors, County oommisssloners and County Clerks of Illinois.

The convention will three commencing today. ON THE DvIC DOLLAR 5Oc Clearance Clothing Sale Which opened Saturday, Jan. 4th Every Odd and End, Man's, Boy's and Child's Suit or Overcoat AT ONE-HALF THE PLAINLY MARKED PRICE. REDUCTION ON THE PLAINLY MASKED PRICE OF ALL OTHER CLOTHING. NOTHING RESERVED REDUCTION OK ALL FURBISH 'O IKG GOODS, WOBKIHG SHIRTS, OVERALLS, OHDEBWEAR, ETC.

THE PRICES ON THESE GQOPg'pWILL DO WHAT. WE EXPECT THEM TO DO--CLEARjindlCLEAN OUR STOCK EWSPAPER NEWSPAPER!.

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