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The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 13

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Decatur, Illinois
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Selling Without Advertising Went With OxTeam Instead of Automobile Days. SUNI5XY 3H5RNING 24 Pages Today DECATUR REVIEW July 18, ABOUT TOWN ELMER WHITE George i George Weatherbj and Curtis Busher i the Rotirv i eiuirtct and they planned to give, the club a real musical treat i a spe ciillv i song i i Pev English is to be iormallv installed as president The men skipped their inch El ing to a practice, a dinner i decided that as hid a a given so much i id to i that song feht not eat unt 1 a had sung so thev sat bv In idle a i i i members made a i good i During the i of the i the a a i i band i i cf about a sailors a i music for the KoUnans st as the last course i i a Quartet of the sallois rose and tfie identical song for i the Rot a quartet a sicnficed a and considerable me to sailors sang i i in a a to i ap The home a was stumied it a i si geestc 1 George Wsatherbv the i not recognize it as the same sonfr But other of the ero i could get of their missed i YTE plav some a i i even in the rrost serious of i a i Snme time before the bandit was i at i a a OTI tha i there he i laid plans to rob i i etore in Decatur at eAac-th 6 in the of a ceri in dav a i a i i a a at the exact i to help i a his get a a i ths a Bteil A tip a i to the police bv a person to w'horn the a hid spoken of the plan and Sheriff Mont i and other i hid tn sneaking In a i i loaded riot Buns just the 'zero hour" of six The proprietor the i cf closing up i the i A rs 1 behind guns gripped an their hinas heaits in i throits, mu cles set for the i a rush The hour of struck and the ten Bion grew tight as men rf 1 ized that they rrobablv soon to face death and danger In i struggle i bandits denlv between the store and the- store next donr a the Eir a on the i a bv the i ter of the proprietor, Ivearer God to Thee Can beat a asks Vont he tells the stor a he a had a and i i an accomplice did not appear i a 1S the matter i ij 1 1 asked a i a man as he a i a a i i at the i hotel in a i to 'he i I am not replied the i i some a a a the i de I hid in tasi The i hid come the sta on Cerro Gordo street ind in his to miss the holes in the a on a a he h-d civet! back and at a a er i rite of eed i his pas senger him i i a FCOGMZITION of the fict that she was a good sport a she could a a a a came to Miss Helen Kimbcr i i a a i in the form of an a gnpr-ed photograph of Semtor Harding tula a i the i a i at Ch cago she as an a a i of i ms of a 'W tod MUs i ber hid a room in the hotel the mimger of the Harding i i i located and on the same Miss i her ood badge i i slv at all i and i Hirdins: man wore a chest i i and an im mei i i i badge Th Deciti omin and the Hard me mm met in the ele uor and a all i ss lumber stepped in the elevi- tor as i as in i of the a of her a i a the Harding minlger a hat, smil np replied Misq Kimber is a Simon pure i a I a come from i to i the next president of the i States are all i replied the Harding nan I i remember vou I get hick to Ohio And the handsome photograph i came proved thit be did DENVER "RAFFLES" GETS DIAMONDS Denver Colo July 17--Police yes- a i clewe to the from Mrs Eugene a guo of the i club of dnmontls J16 000 Mrs is a wealthy Colorado i societv a You Decide Your Vacation Trip! 1 We'll Help You Choose the Luggage When you have decided just where you will spend 3 your vacation, your next thought should be of the proper Ivggage to take with you. This store has specialized in that line, and you easily select just 5 what jou need here. Whether you are in need of a toilet case or grip, suit or wardrobe trunk you will find the best on the maiket at the DECATUR TRUNK FACTORY 308 NORTH WATER ST. 4- HANDY-DANDY CO 246-250 NORTH MAIN Cup Coffee, per pound 46c Fancy Evaporated Apples, per package 23c Butter-Kist Pop Corn, lots of butter, per sack 5c Prunes, good quality, per pound Newtonia Marshmallow Jar Rubbers, per dozen Jar Lids, Mason Jars, pints, per dozen El Vampiro Insect Powder, per package 19c 15c 7ic 29c 82c 9c Kellogg Krumbles, per package Corn Puffs, American I ady Red Kidnej Beans, per can Kokopalm Soap per bar American Beauty Hominv, three-pound can Libbv Red Beans, per can 15c 13c 19c 4ic 14c 6c Golden Key Pure Evap- 1 9 I orated Ik, per can I fc 2 a Paper, per roll 4c Navy Beans, they cook fine, per pound Bread, large loaf, 13c; small loaf 9c Farmers, We Pay Highest Cash Price for Butter Eggs THE OOT1TTCJIM1T-V PART TWO Pages 13-24 Botfi Above $30,385 Estimate of Engineers Bids on paving South Taylor avenue from Macon street to Forest avenue West Forest from Tavlor to i a and 'West Decatur i from Taj lor to Dennis avenue, opened by the city council Sat- urda afternoon All are in High Lawns addition The i estimate of the cost was $30 38 1 3nly two bids were received File Alexander had the lowest bid, $32 400 24 Birt Driscoll bid $32,706 10 Both bids being above the estimate, the matter was referred to the council as a committee of the whole, and definite action probably will be taken at the council meeting Monday morning A Mixed Prnrer Tommy had been out playing till he was rv tired, and did not feel inclined to say his prayers, but Ma mother insisted So Tommy began Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep" I prompted his mother Tommy (sleepily)-- If he hollers let him go meeny miny Farming Charleston Va July 17--Thirty-five coal companies and their chief officers, all of southern West Virginia, were named in warrants issued here today in connection with the coal price Investigation conducted duiing the past two weeks by government authorities The a a were placed in the hands of the i States a i a will execute them early next -Reek The a a charge that the defendants i a make an and unreasonable chirgp handling and dealing In a necessity, to -nit coal Commenting on the action taken by the federal authorities, J.

Kenna United States attorney said the warrants were taken direct Instructions from the department of Justice The authorities did not make public the prices charged by the companies for coal wMch are alleged to have violated the Lever act. SCOUT HIKERS ARE DRENCHED BY RAIN Soon firmed Up By nonrlng Fire nnd G.flmcfli Ten boys and two Instructors made the hike under the auspices of Bov Scouts of America Saturday morning 1 The a i started from the A. and was dhided into two sections the second group trailing the first group. The camp was made on the P. Sullivan property on the Mt Pulaski load, and three camp fires were built, over which wieners were roasted to add the outdoor flavor to the lunch.

The heavy shower caught the party before thev could erect a shelter, but lively games and a roaring camp fire soon warmed things up and the Hikers none the worse for the drenching An Interesting game was played on the way out by posting an advance guard to watch for Ford automobiles, and passing a signal back for all to take to cover and keep out of sight while the flivver passed -If the flivver came i in a certain range the boy in sight of it was The next hike is scheduled for Saturday morning July 24 WIRE BREVITIES Dnerted Babe Hraafl St Louis, July 17--An old baby boy, wrapped in of clothes was found on the nlnetMIi- th floor of the Railway Exchange building at 1 30 clock yesterday afternoon. Electrocuted By X-Ray Seymour Ind July 17--Dr Cope aged 21 jears a dentist, wat electrocuted this afternoon while mak inpr an X-rav photograpn of a patients teeth A spark from the X-ray machine carried 40 009 volts through the body. The patient was unharmed ffi Odd Pieces and Broken Suites of Quality Furniture Priced Low For July Clearance Latest Columbia Records On Sale Main Floor, North Aisle Many homes have benefited by 1 this sale, and now only a short time remains for you to select from our display of the finest furniture at a discount off our regular prices that range as high as Folks who anticipate a new home should seriously consider this sales event. Comfort Couch Hammocks A final clearance of all comfort couch hammocks, a limited number left that will sold at real saving prices to affect a quick clearance. a your purchases early.

SPECIAL Ironing Board $1.98 Century Refrigerators ALL SIZES Reduced Period Dining Room Furniture of High Quality This July Clearance sale presents many extraordinary values in complete dining room outfits. If you are interested in dining room furniture, it will pay you to attend this sale. Artistic Reed and Fibre Rockers Close out of samples. All beauties. The nearest finishes and designs.

During clearance sale we offer all reed and fibre pieces at a reduction of Collapsible Go-Carts The best go cart value in city. Wire wheels, rubber tires--leatherette hood ind a big value at only All Porch Swings and Porch Shades Reduced Gorgeous Overstuffed Living Room Furniture In our stock of over-stuffed living room furniture you will find the very newest designs and upholstered effects. Come here tomorrow and see the splendid in two and three piece suites. McDougall Kitchen Cabinets ousewives in every sec- ion of the country will ouch for the leadership of McDougall kitchen cabinets. They save time and energy.

Ask to see the McDougall. Sold on convenient club terms. Floor Table Lamps Reduced Breakfast Room Set FROSTED BROWN FIBRE Here is a set that will please very much The table is 42 inches in diameter, with four a i to match, at the very reasonable i Oil Stoves Reduced complete. Beautiful Four-Piece Bedroom Suite There are hundreds of rare values in this great clearance sale. This four piece bedroom suite in ivory is another special of noteworthy interest.

Price complete, $180.25. Reed Baby Carriages For a final clearance we are offering our entire stock of genuine reed baby carriages at a reduction. Make your purchase early. Ask to See the Duplex Alcazar Com-, bination Range Burns Cod, Wood, Gat "The House of Qudity and Service" Buy a Happy Day Motor Washing Machine on Our Club Plan.

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