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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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THE DAILY PANT A GRAPH, BLOOMINGTON, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4, 1925. ADMIT WILL OF The Great Commoner. RESUME WORK ON ROUTE NINE On Vacations. Lloyd E. Miller, boy's secretary at the local Y.

M. C. C. D. Curtis, director of physical education and H.

R. Seamans. general secretary are enjoying their vacations at this time- F. BENDSCHNEIDER the plant to the hospital buildings is almost complete in excavation. Five New Homes.

That Bloomington real estate Is still on the boom, and that more and more people are finding the Evergreen City and her suburb a desir able place to live la Indicated by the! Testament of Late Bloomington Industrial Railroad is Moved to New Base at Johnson has been appointed executrix. Bill For Divorce. A bill for divorce was filed yesterday to the September term of the circuit court by Edith Page against Raymond Page, an action in which the defendant has oeen charged with desertion. According to the bill the couple was married April 23, l'JK and together until June 23, Assessment Roll Confirmed. The assessment roll for the new pavement on Bell street, from Clayton to Clinton streets, waa confirmed following a hearing in the county court yesterday.

No objections were filed. Resident Administered in Probate Couurt. Re-decorating Majestic. Workmen are busy at the Majestic theatre, making the annual re-decorations and cleaning previous to the opening next Monday. The woodwork has been revarnlshed and other painting and washing has been done- WORK ON BR0KAW PLANT DELAYED BY MISTAKE Work on the new power and heating plant at the Brokaw hospital has been delayed this week by a mistake In placing the west wall of the lower foundation and underground work.

The footing, which was of 10-Inch concrete, and about five feet of the brick wall had been laid when It was discovered that the whole thing set almost two feet too far to the east. There was only one thing to do and yesterday workmen completed the heartbreaking Job of tearing down the new wall and picking out the concrete footing. It is estimated that the new footing will run In about tomorrow, and the work on the new wall started. The other walls have been raised to a heiKhth of six feet in most places and the tunnel leading from increasing number of homes being erected each year. Five new homes are being erected in the sub-division made a short time ago on Franklin avenue at Virginia.

These range in structure from small cottages to larger, two story homes. O. W. Bates to John M. Trumpe, lot 8 block 3, Warner Carter's east lawn subdivision for the consideration of $5,500.

Emmett V. Gunn to L. M. Wlse- lot 18, Frlnk and Dooley's Iroveland addition for the sum of $6,000. Charles H.

Houser to William F. Meredith, lot 3 In block 9, John Nic-coll's and Company second addition to Bloomington for the sum of $1,900. Sylvia I. Llndley to Charles A. Tortat, part of lot 7, block 16, Dur-ley's addition to Bloomington and lot 21" In block 1, Ijams, Sutherland and Henry's addition to Bloomington for the sum of $7,600.

Hal M. Stone to Ralph H. Lash, lot 2, in Stone's sub-division in Flagg's addition to Bloomington, for $1,500. Fred Weinsmann to Anton J. Wlnterland, a tract of land in Weston for the consideration of $2,025.

Lyman I Brining to Clarence E. PROBATE RAYFORD WILL ROUTE 39 STILL DELAYED BY N. W. BRANDICON. Probably the most exciting election ever held was that of November, 1896.

IT was the year of the free silver craze and the cross of goM scare. Parents, brothers, friends, became divided on that momentous issue. At 11 o'clock that night, it was quite generally known on newspaper row that McKinley was elected. At any rate, about that hour, "Friday," the old colored man, started south on Main street In hilarious mood yelling out In stentorian voice: "Mc-Kln-i-e-e! MrKln-l-a-y! No cru-s-nx-shun! No cross er gold!" Some of the fellows had told him he would be crucified on a cross of gold If Bryan won. Such the confusion of Ideas In frenzied times.

About the same hour It began to dawn upon the minds of the unterrifled that the Great Commoner was defeated. Then it was that strong men From Lexington. Miss Hortense Jenkins of Lexington visited friends and relatives here yesterday. Returns From Michigan. Dr.

H. P. Petit, instructor in mathematics at Illinois Wesleyan university, accompanied by Mrs. Petit and their two children, has returned from a six weeks' vacation In Kalamazoo, and other northern points. Judge Jesge E.

Hoffman yesterday Poui ine of concrete on Ronto Nine state bond Issue between Judge William C. Radlift yesterday confirmed the assessment roll for the sewer on Oak street, from Bissell 533 feet south. Certificate of Incorporation. Electric power is being installed In the tin minea of the Straits admitted to probate two wills, one of which was the last testament of and Gibson City, the lae Fred Benschnelder of Bloom -lngon. The Instrument disposes of an estate consisting of real estate A certificate of incorporation was filed yesterday in the office of the Brining, all of the undivided interest of Nora M.

Brining under the will county recorder by the Eagle Pro valued at 11,800 and personal property in the sum of $1,100 which has been bequeathed to the widow, Min tectlvu club, a new organization Lunied yesterday after a temporary lusuciision to move the industflal railway to a new base of supplies, ut. being located at Ellsworth for 1 weeks, the outfit was moved Friday and Saturday to Arrow-Kmiih and the latter point will be the for two or more weekB when it wi" be moved to Baybrook. miles of the new pave- of the late George W. Johnson which Includes land in sections 23 and 24 In Downs townshin and In section 25 nie Benschnelder. The widow has formed for the purpose of giving aid to Its members when disabled, by voluntary contributions and not fixed been appointed executrix to act $-Dollar Day In Bloomington township besides lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in block 59 tn Conkling's addition to Leroy for the without bond.

broke completely down and wept like children. Never was there The will of Josephine Rayford was such sorrow over defeat. Mr, consideration of $12,700. nnur nnmnleted. almost one admitted yesterday and provides for Bryan was then at the zenith of dues.

The management is vested in a board of three directors, Clarence RIebe and E. F. Plitt of Blooming-ton, and J. M. Johnson of Normal, who are also all of xhe Incorporators.

Appointed Administrator. the disposal of an estate of $5,700, his power probably the great Marriage License. The following marriage license was Irilf of the contract. Of this stretch, lit miles are open to traffic. The remaining miles are now being -in- consisting of real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property est orator since Henry Clay.

field That "Cross of Gold" speech was ringing in the ears of his amounting to $700. trivf-n snouuier auciiuiii The latter com- ranees Installed. W. N. Pullen was yesterday appointed by Judge Jesse E.

Hoffman, tilt admirers and they were legion. Now that he Is gone. It seems passing strange, that only a few administrator in the estate of the mise tile culverts surmounted by concrete which enable land owners 1,, joach their fields from the tiHvement. These field en- late O. Foreman Minor of Blooming HARDWARE weeks ago he was cartooned, ton and gave bond In the sum of Issued yesterday: Hugh A.

Fielder, Bloomington. Ruth A. Dayton, Kankakee. Remodeling College Office. Work Is under way at the Illinois Wesleyan College of Music to remodel the office building so as to make It more convenient to transact the business of the collecre there Instead of at the main office.

tniiircH are being laid connecting the $800. Warranty Deeds. ridiculed, br many of the lend lng Journals of the country. To day they mourn for him. B'or giveness! K-ituivnv of every mm.

Move Railway Fortnightly. Warranty deeds as follows were filed yesterday in the office of the Real estate described as lot 9, block 16, western addition and lot 6, block 10r Miller, Foster and others addition to the city of Bloomincton has been bequeathed to a daughter, Jennie Reeves Johnson while property known as a part of lots 7 and 8, block 2, in John Nlcholls Company's second addition, has been bequeathed to a son, William E. Shields. Household effects and personal property are to go to the daughter and the remainder of the estate is to be divided equally between the son and daughter. Jennie Reeves u-nrir imon Houte Nine has been See our windows for other items.

Our ad- Here are some real Dollar Day Speeials. vice is Come early! In accordance 'w county recorder: AlKert C. Alsene to Charles Sharp Whether Mr. Bryan was ripiht or not In his last crusade, history will have to decide. Whether his last stand In that Dayton hedule and there has been no hitch lot 4, In county clerk's sub-division consequence.

There is pieniy oi i.t the present time. An aue for the sum of $4,100. affair was best for his country Move From Flanagan. Mrs. C.

B. King and children of Flanagan are moving from their home In that town to 604 Kast Market street. John W. Coup to Verne Neeley, lot supply Is being secured from and promises to hold 9, block 1, Bent addition to Bloom loiiit as needed. There has ington for the sum of $5,500.

and his people, time will tell. This might be said however, the sincere church people, whether the so-called fundamental or modern, resent "like sixty" the mi lack of supplies or any labor trouble and progress has been tn nnticiuauuiia. appearance of Mr. Parrow as his opponent, and this for the In the omce ul chuui contriirLurs. in me ciiny nutiu- il blue print map Is displayed very excellent reason, that Dar row Is an agnostic, if not In Hindi carries a drawing ui wie mum deed, a total unbeliever.

Hi flings at the Good Old Book In cn ts oomingion anu uiutuu City and which Is divided into miles. that trial smacked almost of blasphemy, and goaded the Great AH rapidly as a mile or pavement is it la recorded with a- white Commoner to the quick. It was most unfortunate to say the inn unit this log shows the opera $1.00 $1 00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 11.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Hon day oy uay anu ween uj least. Th Khift of tne industrial ran The Good Old Beok and Chris ii. 'iv wnicn carries cemeni, oaim, tlanlty stands for the best, and lone and otner materials ironi mo has given this country Its civil lzlng Influences.

Science, an Nickel Plate store houses to tne roau nn mile north. Is made fortnightly as the pavement moves) east. The education has been the great motive and progressive force which has made It a world Kitchen Department 1 Each Aluminum Kettle and Stew Pan $1.75 Values. 11.00 1 Each 4 and 12-Quart Aluminum Mixing $1.50 Values. $1.00 3 Aluminum Stew $1.25 Values.

$1.00 Aluminum Dish $1.50 Values $1.00 Pyrex Baking Dishes, $1.25 to $1.40 Values! 11 00 White Enamel Dish Pans $1.50 Values. $1.00 Wear-Ever Tuhe Cake Pans, $1.25 Values. $1.00 Wear-Ever Drip Pans $1.75 Values. $1.00 No. 9 Cast Iron $1.75 Values $1.00 No.

Wire Dish $1.35 Values! $1.00 Flour Cans, While Enamel, $1.65 Values. $1.00 White Enamel Bread Boxes, $1.25 Values. $1.00 Garbage Cans $1.75 Values. $1.00 Casseroles In Frames $1.50 Values $ll00 Galvanized Wash Boilers $1.50 Values! $1.00 Serving Trays $1.50 Values. $1.00 Fancy Tea Pots $1.50 to $2.50 Values.

$1.00 Willow Clothes $125 Values. $1.00 Paint Department 2 Cans Johnson's Wax Paste or Liquid $1.50 Values. $1.00 1 Pint Auto Enamel Brush, $1.35 Values. $1.00 4 Cans Flaxoap $1.20 Values. $1.00 1 3V4-lnch "Set-In Rubber" Paint Brush $1.35 Values.

$1.00 1 Pint Auto Top Dressing and Broush $1.35 Values. $1.00 Chamois Skins $1.35 Values. $1.00 General Hardware Nail Hammers. 1.50 Values. Hatchets $1.35 Values.

Tin Snips $1.50 Values 5 Tungsten Lamps $1.35 Values! Pipe Wrenches $1.50 Values. Krauter Pliers $1 50 Values. Vises $1.50 Values Stanley" Levels $1.40 Values! Vacuum Uottles $1.25 Values. 4 Oil Stove Wicks $1.40 Values. 1 Quart Le Pages Glue $1.50 Values.

26-inch Hand Saw $1.50 Values. Long Handle Rd. Pt. Shovels, $1.25 Values. Short Handle Sq.

Pt. Shovels $1.35 Values. Winchester Flashlights $1.60 Values. "Coy Scout $1.50 Valueg. Radio Hand Drills $1.75 Valueg.

Floor Scrapers $1.50 Values! Cutlery Department 3 Packages Razor Blades Gillette. Auto Strop or Gem, $1.50 Valueg. Pocket Knives $1.50 Values. Keen Kutter Shears V. $1.50 Valueg.

Stainless Steel Butcher or Slicing Kniveg $1.40 Valueg Razor Strops $1.50 Values! Auto Strop or Gillette Razors with Shaving Brush $1.75 Valueg. Hair Clipperg $1.50 Values. Straight Razors $2.00 Valueg. tics and rails of this railway are nicked up and moved to the new power. Why any quarrel? 111 FItONT BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

10 Discount on AH Styles nnint of vantage as progress iB re corded. This system has been found LAST HONORS GIVEN to be economical in handling the vast quantity of supplies consumed MISS ELLEN MORRISON tn laying a 30 mile strip oi pavement, Is foet in width. While progress on Route, Nine Is Funeral services for Miss Ellen from the family on apace, things are still drag- Morrison were held fi King on Itoute 3D between Bloom- home, 802 Kast Front held Only Dollar Day street, yester $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Inston and Farmer City. Bids have been opened for the grading and the contract awarded to W. C.

Meneeley of Decatur, but the state highway department will not give htm the word to go, until the deeds of deviation for the right of way are in the possession of the state, or a bond Is signed guarantying this right of way. Mr. Meneeley will grade a 13 mile stretch extnedtnc southeast of MS A large quantity of children's oxfords and patent 100 pair 1 a i s' pumps and slippers, 1 per shoe. day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev.

D. J. Oretzinger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church preached the funeral sermon, and was assisted In the services by Rev. D. K.

Campbell. The pallbearers were: Edward Klrkpatrlck. John Gillespie, Albert Murray, Fred Johnson, Albert Arnold and Fred Johnson. Burial was made in the 1'ark Hill cemetery. Among those from out of town In attendance at the services were: Mr.

and Mrs. John Morrison and son of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Miss Mary Dowrie of Pontlac. e- Wayne Townley Visitor Here. Wayne Townley, former local at Kinney shoes, which are the world's greatest values at regular prices, will be offered at a special discount of lOb Day only. Nothing over $4.98.

Hundreds of other Day Bargains. straps will be offered at $1 per shoe. G. H. Read Quality for Quality Kinney's are Never Ladies' Chiffon Hose, Downs.

Condemnation Proceedings Started. In Empire township, condemnation proceedings have been started before Justice Clark Staley. The land ownere with whom M. H. Dooley, the township commissioner, has been unable to come to any understanding as to damages, are: Mrs.

Sarah rok. J. T. Lamount, J. R.

Vance, S. 11. McKenzte and J. S. Wiley.

A. 1). Ixiar of Bloomlngtnn and the Il $1 torney, who Is now head of the Bull per pair EAST SIDE SQUARE Dog Insurance company of Wash ingtnn, visited friends in Blooming ton yesterday. linois Central railroad are included In the suit. Mr.

Dooley, the commissioner who granted the petition tor the location a few weeks ago, offered the owners the price of $250 per acre for land required, but in the case of J. T. Lament, J. R. Vance and Mrs.

Cook they are asking additional damages for fencing and other Inconveniences i 1 "arrTie roa icu 105 N. Main Bloomington which they claim. With Mr. Mc-Kenzie and Mr. Wiley the commissioner failed to get from them any statement of what they want in the way of damages, only they will not accept the terms offered by the commissioner.

With the exception of two cases, the owners get back as much acreage In the old road as they give for the new road, so what they re-reive for the land required for the new road is in fact that much damage Day Day 1 I "MTTtSKO 105 N. Main Bloomington In the change of location. Some of August the land owners seem unwilling to rcede that a state hard road will be of any benefit to them or their farms. Assuming this attitude has made it very difficult to secure this much desired improvement for this locality. There Is one eult planned to condemn a tract of land, needed in Hloomington township and this will 1 jL mtti r5 HOE Domen'g white kid and canvas strap slippers.

Airedale and grey suede slippers. Practically all sizes, women's black kid house slippers, lovr heels 105 N. Main Bloomington likely be filed shortly If a prior oil APS greement is not reached, Day Day 1 "itTTig iroa uirW. Button, Button, and the Doctor Got It Women's patent and kid leather and colored Suede strap military heels. Women's black kid boudoir slippers with pom pom, all sizes.

OpLSONV) Buttons are almost Invaluable nen it comes to fastening modern ny clothing. In fact wt need them .95 vr vrythlng from the lowly B. L. to the usually awe-inspiring seal skin coat About the only thing fall to us thorn for in this day nd age Is on the college man's sox, nd neither do they work exactly 105 N. Main Bloomington Day Day Women's white kid tin boudoir slippers, all colors.

wen a before-dinner tonic. This latter fact waa discovered about inree weeks ago by Harrv Lee Al 105 N. Main Bloomington August SHOE NAPS Women's black satin kid and patent leather straps. All heels. Men's brown calf, Goodyear welt dress oxfords.

All sizes. Men's brown and black dress shoes. verson. two vnr nM on of Mr. 1 1 Mrria rga uu't ni Mrs.

H. Lea Alverson, 1500 North ain street. How tha thlnr han Jned, no one seems to exactly know, "it the family discovered that little Harry Leo was making a choking ,105 N. Main Bloomington August Shoe Snaps Misses' and childs dress slippersj All and with a little Investigation 'he" 'mind that the big coat button, with which ho had been plavlng. was The button was about the 'e of a quarter and therefore not Boys' Scout shoes and black dress shoes built for hard wear.

All sizes up to 6. Misses novelty dress slippers in all leathers. 1 1 crrt roe itit sizes. ery paiatahle. Men's cozy sole felt slippers.

Soft hair padded soles. Women's Flole Proof Ilosiery in chiffons and pure thread silk. Children's patent leather turn sole strap slip, pers. Broad toes, Tan barefoot Also misses' black kid straps in broad toes. 105 N.

Main Bloomington Odd lot Holeproof silk faced hose in black, brown and white, 2 pair for a dollar. $1.45 Barefoot sandals for misses and children. Day Day 95c Medical aid was called and the "h1I boy found that the efforts of 'he doctor to extract the button were nearly so pleasant as was the 'mptntlon to swallow It It was that the button had gonedown dewayg. and did not lay across the iroat so as to cut off the wind, yet Boyg Lace to toe Tennis SUes 10 to IS and 1SH to I A PAIR OF WILSON $1 COZY SOLE FELT SLIPPERS OR SILK HOSIERY WITH EVERY $5.00 PURCHASE. IV t0 the Mennonlte hospital X-ray pictures were taken.

i u.wln Position of the button. hlrh WIU by th, tlma farthM. Jown the larnyx than before. An- "'her week 0f painstaking work and. st the Brokaw hospital 'he button was finally reached and removed thru the mouth.

Harry Lee la none the worse for experience, outsldo of -a tender nront, and a mighty resolve to never another button In hlg mouth, AHho the klng.cf Enalnnd has eon-' pnn the order of ranking him filr Ignnre, the planlst-statesmnn will to call himself M. Paderewskl. each other, save a FREE FREE A Pair of Wilson's $1.00 Cozy Sole Felt Slippers or Silk Hosiery WITH EVERT PURCHASE OF $5.00 OS OVER.

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