Sterling Daily Gazette from Sterling, Illinois • Page 3

Evening Gazette. Jul J. K. CHESTER Has just opened, very nice assortment STILES Hamburg Edgings Insertions and Flouncings To which ho invites the attention of the ladies. ALL WIJfTJSKR QOOQS -ASA- Bargain OFFICIAL PAPEfl OF THE CITY.

Titnlght. "Alyin Joslin" at Academy of Mule. Sterling Cornet Bitnd dance. Mapon- lo hall. from E.

J. Ross has returned Bay City, Mich. P. B. TVilhelm, of Rock Inland, IB In this city.

John Emmltt is back from Bay City, Mich. little child of Mr. L. S. Kauff- rnan is quite sick.

Frank Cochran is improving, after a serious illness. child of William Obendorf is very sicfe with lung fever. Club was entertained by Miss Bessie Scales last erening. W. Chamberlin and Judd Decker are transacting business in the metropolis to-day.

Joseph Utley, of Dixon, is still 111, but no worse than during the past two weeks. district farmers' institute will be held in Oregon, 'Ogle county, March sth and Oth. number of parties in Amboy hare received threatening letters from "Whits Caps." S. S. Keefer remains about the same.

A gradual sinking is noted in her condition. John B. Lindsley has purchased the residence of U. B. Sanders, on 2nd avenue, for 91,000.

Young Ladies' Lunch Club is in session at the residence of Mn. £. G. Chorea this afternoon. Myrtle Grafton, guest of fcer brother, Eev.

T. W. Grafton, left yesterday for her Iowa home. ancient building, at Dixon, known as the "Collegiate Institute," which has been vacant for many years, la being torn down. uipieted in this city.

The dealers ave all secured a good quality of the roien water. Alamo Maxwell, the Dixon merchant, now at Elgin, is Improving health, mentally and physically, and lere is a fair prospect of his entire estoration. interest was manifested here egarding the McAulifle-Myers prize jjrht, which came off yesterday at Hudon. Indiana, and many could hardly wait the arrival of the papers. 10:30 o'clock this 3.

Brown, of the Lutheran church, er formed the marriage ceremony of Mr. Henry Blum and MUs Mary Pittman, of Hopkins township. Congia- ulations. Fanny -McCartney Mallory ook her little boy to Bockford for ospital treatment a few days ago. he doctors pronounced the ailment a erioua one, and she has returned, ringing her eon back with her.

Joslin came up from Clibton the 10:28 this morning. His corn- any played to a crowded house at hat (place last night, and will very kely meet the same reception here. His jpeclaL car kas had many visitors today. of Bobert Little made a omplete surprise on him last evening the residence of his father, Mr. William Little.

The evening was leasantly spent with music, games nd other amusements. The occasion was Bob's 18th birthday. meanest man in the State lives Montgomery county. He sold hu on-in-lasr one half of a cow, and then af used to divide the milk, maintaining hat sold only the front half. The ow hooked the old man and now he is ulng his oon-ln-law for damages.

Christ Bogott and Miss Mary Dleterlie, both of Jordan, were united or life in the bonds of matrimony at he Lutheran parsonage, by Bev. E. 3rown. at 10 o'clock this morning. The couple will make their future In Jordan.

Congratulations are order. C. W. B. B.

clutv in Ma- sonlc hall last night, was well attended and a pleasant time is reported by hoso present. The music was creel ent, the floor was in fine shape, and the dancing highly enjoyed. There were about sixty present among whom were many from Chicago, Dixon, Clinton and Amboy. February 17, is designated as law and order Sunday of 1880, and ministers of the various churches throughout the United' States, are re- to in formejr (years, to hold a special service on that day to promote the cause of law and order, and pre sent to their respective congregations the relations of civil and religious liber ty to law and good government. seven o'clocK tea party was giv en at the residence of Mr.

W. B. Bur dick last evening, by his daughters Mrs. burner E. Crawford and Mis Cora Burdick.

After the refreshments which were all that could be desired the game of progressive whist was en gaged in. The young ladies proved be delightful entertainers, and the guesU enjoyed their hospitality. Ther were about thirty present. 1, tho new wen into effect in Illinois. The law forbid the shooting, handling or selling; any game, except water fowl, such as geeie, ducks or brants, and on the Is of May, the privilege of hunting thes ceases for the season.

The law pro vldea a fine of not less than £-0 more than 940 for each bird found i your possession, or having been sho by you, or upon non-payment, ten day in the jail fur a short, timo vnitii'p; Mrs. Hnsi in in r.itv. loft tdinafi.r-rtioon for On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Wil- nnd Misa Frr-ilorike Meinen were united in murriRge at the Evnn- gf'lical parsonage, Kov. A.

Ilfiefclts Itnt.h part.ifi natives of Germany, but came to Jordan, White- aide county some years ngo, where they hare made numerous friends, and where they make thoir home for tho present. Being industrious, economical, and in the prime of life, they will, no doubt, like no many of ourGer- man friends, noon manage to. secure a home of thoir own. May tho choicest blessings attend their journey. is stated," says tho Freeport Democrat, "that a milfe train will soon be put on tho Central road, between D'lbuque and Dixon, to supply the condensed milk factory at the hitter place with milk purchased along the line between those two points." Not only that, but' milk trains will undoubtedly be put on the roads HOU east and west; and this in a short time will add largely to the mercantile business of this city, as it will, with propur effort on the part of our merchants, draw more or leas trade from twenty to thirty miles in each Dixon Sun.

T. Cassette, grand commander Knights Templars of Illinois, has issued a circular to the command- cries of the State bearing chiefly upon the triennial conclave to be held in Washington, D. Oct. 8,9 and 10'next. The object of the circular is to promote concert and harmony In the arrangement for the pilgrimage of the Illinois knights to the conclave and their entertainment at the national capital, including such stops and detours as may be decided upon and a memorial service at Mount Vernon.

It is the intention to have all the Illinois commanderies start from Chicago. The total fare, including all detours, is estimated not to exceed $51 per capita. following are tha bequests made in the will of the late J.Danforth Odell, who died last week in Morrison: Library 0,300 E. church 4,500 E.Arnold 2,800 VI. Allen 2,850 C.

Allen 1,400 Vm. Hull 1,100 Allen 1,000 Arnold 1.000 yudon Cemetery 600 addition to the above, by a codicil the will, the share of the estate irhlch would have gone to his wlfe.had lived, is given to the M. E. Missiou- ry Society and the American Bible ocIetyTThfTestate was wortfi between fty and sixty thousand Bockford papers are just now taking a co nparison between their ity and Janeavllle, Wis. Janesville is ut of debt, and in fact, baa $30,000 allroad it has--5i saloona at 200 a year, making a.

yearly revenue 810,800. The police force consists a city marshal, one uolicuman and a Rockford has a big ebt, has 29 "ginger ale" joints from rhich she receives no revenue, and as a police rorce of fourteen men and patrol wagon, which costs the city 18,000 per year. It has been often aid that if we do not have saloons, we would need no police force, but the bove cases do not prove it. In fact, ae Rockfard police has had more work to do under the no-license ays- em than they did when the saloons were in full Journal. party given by the Marquette lub in G.

A. B. hall last evening eclip- ed all former onea given by them. There were lifty couples preicnt, who made the hall lively with merry laugher, pleasant converse and dancing. The ladles, moat of whom were attired new costumei, were particularly charming.

The grand march at 9 o'clock, led by Mr. Henry King, and rtisi Schrader, of Dixon, was one ot the features of the party. The event iroved tuch aa enjoyable one that it was prolonged until axp'clock this morning Among the guests present 'rom out of this city were Misnei Schrader and Murphy, of Dixon, and Maud Jenkins, of MaquokaU, Iowa; and Messrs. John Lyman and James Gregory, of Amboy, Thomas Bqbinson, Clarence Hield, of Chicago; Harry Strong, of Dixon, N. E.

Furlong and Will Nichols, of Cliuton. the central examination of the town of Jordan, held by Co. Supt. Hen- drlcka yesterday at the tttone school house, there Was a class of twenty- eight pupils of the different schools of the town, and out of that number passed the examination, 8 boys and jirls. Laat year there was a class oJ IT-PH Irani- his pf "re into a "parlor," by tf of and pajirr Mr, lit; cvniiiuii'crii KIP nnirr- r.l of the Into Henry May of Como thin afternoon.

There WM large pather- ing of friends. funeral of the late J. U. Chris- loi'hi'i will take place on Saturday afternoon. The exact hour has not decided upon.

Anna Boughman, teacher of the primary department of Lincoln school ia quite ill, and consequently no salocs are being held. was currently reported on the streets today that Mr. C. J. LongBdon, of Coleta, hud died this morning.

lie has been quite sick, but Instead of be- in? dead, was improved tffla morning. and Mra. Adam Lutz of the First Ward were the victims of a surprise parcy last evening. Their friends made them a present of a fine easy chair. The guests took refreshments with them and all had a splendid time.

and Mrs. Samuel Stakomiller have returned from Bapida, Iowa. Mr. has been man agwr of a large drug and stationery store there for several months since leaving here. Assiduous attention to business has broken down his health and he resigned his position.

He will spend a short time In this city, and also at the home of his parents, at Mt. Carroll, to recuperate his health. 8 o'clock last evening, at the residence of Mr. M. B.

Butt in tnis city, was performed the wedding ceremony of Mr. Michael B. Butt and Miss Anna Mood, both of this city. Rev. T.

W. Grafton was the officiating clergyman. After the usual congratulations were offered, the guests were seated to a fine supper. Mr. and Mrs.

Butt are both worthy and respected young people, and deserve all the prosperity their friends wish for them. They left today for Franklin Pennsylvania, where they will spend a month visiting with relatives. On their return they will reside in this city. ivlbnument Fund, rcvlouily acknowledged 84,115 33 Authoriiira differ. If you think f.hs ia i'mncry, hoirovrr, you rnipht bo justified in doing eo, eren though you should Umit your own lunch- cons for a vropk fiftTwnrd to mako pood the incurred.

Secondarily, it upon tho girl. Plump pirln not apt to ordor and cat oa vovaciouKly thin girls. This ia according to Max Mullc.r and Professor A judicioua outlay for Bonbons early in tho ovrnlng, however, will often check tho feminine tcndoncy toward terrapin nfter the play. Moreover, you should bo guided in some degree by details time and place. If you harn been nt tho German opera, tho difference of an hour or two in getting homo will not weigh with the homo authorities.

But, seriously, if you have been at the theatre until eny 11 p. If thero is a married lady in tho party, it is well enough to ask the crowd to eat, aa they say in Leadvillo. But if you are young lady without a chaperon It la in better taste to say nothing about supper, sinco there a distinct prejudice againit young ladies going into restaurauta at that hour except in a party where at leaat one married lady is apt to be found. This idea is sensible) and good and most people ECO its fitness. Where young people aro very old friends they may feel like taking a little latitude in such matters.

There can be no possible liarin in tho act, but as it is liable to provoke unkindly comment, the young gentleman should consider that any special comment by strangers upon a lady ia in itself most undesirable In every way, and he should reflect that other people have no means of knowing that he and his companion are more to each other than mere acquaintances in soclofr" York Sun. tion, which shows an advance and that there has been good done by the teachers of the town during the fal and winter. Several of the schools were interrupted during the winter, bj ticknesi in their districts, but they came up on the home stretch in gooc shape, and we shall be surprised il next central examination does not show a larger par cent pass still Those taking the honors and in the order named ure as follows: Arthur Walter, Compton school; Anna lloov er, Center, IS years old; Agnes Coats Katie Wolf, Compton; Emanuel By Maggie Detweiler, Mary Schlck, Fair View; John Beck, George Kauffman, Capp; Mary Kratf, Wm Maxwell, Center; Peter Peters, Comp ton; Ira Hoover, Stone, and Frank Millhouse, Fair view. The other boy and girls of the class bore credible ex atulnatious and are to be congratulat ed on the faithful work done. Thi programme in the evening was car rled out to a crowded house aud a the teachers present except one mad ehon addresseu ana Prof.

Kelly mad ous of rouging P. Glclillngs $5 red Hoyden 1 C. 1 Thomas 5 H. Street 10 10 6.. a olml'cck envy ICccfer Keefer nuvford Bros H.

Melvln It Son I. B. Champion 1. Kiinnaiy J. VmiDeMark.

ncene Scutes Wilson M. W. IHiiin. V. A.

Fowler Total 1 6 6 00 I) .1 VV. M. 10 J. Hills 6 K. 1'ryborKcr Ward C.

Window Co. Ueo. L. J. M.

John Iliirpham. A)IK. Kntnk (Jco. II. W.

C. Kpyu's W. S. (l.J. Mills.

U. I'. .1. Unkcl John M. Martin.

0 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 1.01 1 1... 1 S4.259 84 A. BAYLISS, Secretary. HOOK VAL.L.8. are Hume town- hip.

-t-Dr. Scott will occupy tha rooms va- atedby I. Bush. -Mr. Joseph Wright returned yes- from a wastern trip.

A. J. McNiel, Mrs. Jos. Hlmes nd Mrs.

Marion Humphrey are quite ick with throat difficulty. Chas. Byan shipped a carload fine hones from Wojd's stable for Stoningtoh, Connecticut. parties who wish to rent are unable to tlnd suitable houses. It pay some one to build a few good euant houses.

-t-The Board of. Trustees are having he city building moved to the corner Main.and Marr streets, opposite Sheldon's elevator. (-At the meeting of the Oxford League last evening the following officers were elected: Bev. M. Pres; Miss Lena Tumbleson, Sec; James Clarkson, Treas; L.

Lelch, Leader; and Mat Clarkson, Chaplain. three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Barrett, of Chicago, former residents of Bock Falls, died at home on Monday, of-scarlet fever and diptheria. The body was- brought here yesterday and will bo buried this afternoon in the Bock Falls cemetery. nThe U. S. sociable at Mr.

Whsel- er's, latit evening, was a grand success. There were abo.ut one hundred and fifty present, and foriy-two dollars were added to the church fund. Mr. Wheeler furnished all the provisions himself and says the only thing he regrets is that there were not.more present. The Gimlet Man.

"I should like to sell you a gimlet," said a careworn looking man, aa he walked into tho office tho other day. "Wo havo no UBO for one," replied the cashier. "But you should always look into the misty future," went on the fiend, demurely. "Next winter you will want to make holes in your boot-hon's co you can your skates on." -I-. i-v' "quired." "You may want to screw uotnp boards together eomo time.

Tho old fashioned method of driving screws in with a hammer ta pernicious, aa it deteriorates tho tenacity of tho fangs of the screws, aa it were." "Nothing today, sir." "The gimlet also acts aa a corkscrew" "I don't want it." "It has an eraser, a inksiand, a table for com'puting compound interest and a lunch box attachment." "I can't help it; I don't want "I know you don't. You're one of those mean men that won't buy a gimlet unless it lias a restaurant, a trip to Europe and an Italian opera company attached. You're the kind of a man who would livo near an electric light to save a gas bill." And the pedler walked out with mental plunge on the Taxaa Sittings. V. Farwey OF CHICAGO.

It trill bo ant la the of time and regardless of eoat, andcr the )olnt mnnnsemeat ot H. ffalil' Ot Orwell Co. end B. I.EWIM. The SIII8T Cold.

ThWe In ot a Should, call early. For bargains in fine pianos and organs, go to Wernti Ualt House Block. OJ-tf See the new ad of N. Carpenter A Co. It will pay you to bring yonr furs to Wolf, he will pay the highest price.

FITS. flu stopped free by Kline's Great Nerve Bestorer. No flti alter first day's use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 82 00 tvial bottle free to Fit Send to Arch ''a.

Coal. Why buy Inferior grades of coal when you can get the best domestic coal produced In Illinois at those low figures as the Spring Valley Office. T. J. Terrell, exclusive Ajt't.

41-tf Jlononguhcla Coal. Best bituminous coal In the United States for any and all purposes, at per Jno. Peck's. C9-tf clean river In any quantity, 111 contracts for iho lemon. or ddruii J.

Gi ego, liu, rear ot Ulsele's Ullor (hop, and aud aTrruei. Special ot underwear and blankets for the of the week at halt price. J. Lrndman. If Auctioneer Look out for the Dutch and English auctioneer.

Sale time is coming on. Charges reasonable, tilvo me a call before employing elsewhere. Leave orders at my place on 13th avenue, No, 409 or at A. B. Hendrick's drug store, as my list will be there from day to day.

Will sell property in the city on Remember Davison A Coe have everything belonging to 'a lumber and coal yard and at bottom prices. 7Itf Go to Pralrlevllle tomorrow even- Ing and see the Ceak Family. Buy your hard and soft coal of T. J. Terrell.

You will save'money by so doing. lie always sells at bottom prices and gives best grades of coal. 41-tf The millinery store under Farewell Hall will remove February IS to corner 1st avenue and 3rd street. Entrance on 1st avenue. 07 tf MRS.

C. E. BOSEMTHAL Uo to PralrieTllle tomorrow lug and aee the Peak Vantljr. Feb. llth and for the ware at Cash Store.

week, buy tin- 6tf Lightning Moap, ir 2ttapr General Auo't. Wanted. Two carloads of farm wares from three to twelve years old; no objection to mares in foal or unbroken. Enquire at Rowland Bunn's or Keefer's liv- erys. S.

F. ULEASOM. 03 124 t4 Good potatoes Choice butter Boneless ham And eggg per Choice oraugee 20e per Abrena Bros' 40c per bu. 20c Ib 12c dos. at L.

L. 7tS dozen at 9tS My entire stock of milliner goods for sale at cost. Mrs. B. A.

Tracy. 0-tO Use Spring Valley third vein screened soft nut coal and be perfeatly hup py. It positively has no equal. T. J.

Terrell, 41-tf Askjrour Oroeer for LdxhtnlnK' tr to Pralrtevltle tomorrow even- Leave orders for city hack at Ferry's drug store. 10-tf Hard and soft coal and wood at bottom prices. DAYISON Con, 7Stf For Sale. A stock of millinery goods and fix tures. Business well established an very good reasons for selling.

For par ticulara call on or address Mrs. B. A Tracy. 8-tfl Lightning Hoop. tr HA(RKI HAftKl Did you hear something dropV It was the prices at C.

Kistler's, the old of Sterling. Call and be convinced that he is giving more goods for the money than any house in Whitoalde Co. 4tl2w2 Art fnoveltles in Store. valentines, Ca 6tf Commencing Feb. llih for one week, the will make special Don't sell Wolf.

any furs until you ae C6-t2flw5-t4 Go to Pralrinvllte tomorrow oven Ing and the Peak family. ou Get Ever JlUluK You want in the Jewelry line a Blossom's and at prices that force yo to buy. Great reduction on pianos, organ and sowing machines at James Har dau't. Call aud see him before buyln elsewhere. Pianos and to 4t3w lowl Valentines, largest selection.

tore. Cash 6tf Jiew tourist sleeping cars run from hicago to points in California with- ut change via the C. N. W.trailway. hey have double upper and lower erths; are neat, well, lighted and ven- lated; completely filled with mat- resses, pillows, blankets, and the ao- ommodations In them are furnished ree of charge.

Persons desiring to in excursion 'lartiei should uy second class tickets through to heir California destination. Dates of xcuraions, Feb. 14 and 28, and March 4 and 23. 6 Choice Jersey sweet potatoes ens atAh- ota PEOPLE'S COLUMN 'We will Insert three In this ma one time tor 10 eenti, or for to ach additional llns will a tlnfle In- irtloo. or 15 cents a week.

FOB 8ALB. ALT IIou billiard parlors. Enquln of Jf A. McUuDe. WAKTKD.

YOUNG Apply to Dlni- Tlilidbl. B-U USKRATS-For wblnh SO to SB oenti wlU be VI piiidfor the best. Wm. K. (-16 OARDKKS wanted, by Mn.

Knldcr, tnd a areuiu, Mtwecn llh and tth, icr 3 German ladjr-a situation as a keeper In a respectable lainlly. Propuetstown, III. Addreu, U. M-tf OVKKtiEEK.oroUlefadvertllor.ludone to three uBlsuni), (accordlug ilii of ounty populaltlou). a mo nth Miry nd expo BOB I overdo nod (30 to ft oil a t- nts.

Mo peddling. Nojiollcltn £. Dutleicon- necl to culltoiloni, distributing prlnt- matter, putting up advertisements, Of lectrtc Komls. Expenses adrauced; salaries uld eich month. Lucloie fuur cents or full specimen Hue ot advertising mailer to Galvanic 1'alaco Omdn- nutl, O.

Ko attention paid to postal cards. s-Mtki wlsn a few men to soil oar goods by sample to the wuolexale and ntall rade. Largest manil'rs In our line. Enclose 2-ceut stamp. Wages 13 per day.

Permanent ooiltlou. No poauls answered. Money adran- ed for wages, advertising, etc. Ctntenulal ManTg Co, Cincinnati, Ohio. A LIVE canvasser In eaen town to tell acom- merulal specialty, popu and of long stand- ng.

Large commlSKioDs. Quicksalel. Mntap- tal required. Inquire the commercial standing it our house. Established 1808.

Write for par- Iculars, encloslux 2-cenl stamp. Tns fieynoldf litynolds Dayton, FOli 11KBBT. i YF1 wrltsn ta rent. EUQUTB BCAXn. OUSES-On avenues 0 and north of Ith street.

Apply wM-KeaL (a-U FOUND. A SUPERB ASSORTMENT, (Buy a good gingham, Nothing can sling GINGHAMS. OLD kowed i oflice. at this note, In Reefer's drug store. and paylnj lor this notice.

TRADE HARK O. and O. TEA Tho Cbolcort Toft Ever ABSOLUTELY PURE. A MOiT DELIClODa BEVE11AOE. TKY IT.

Tot viU netir us CLull-7 ainr radw. It the IIlOKERT Op IDE LXAT. pl plautaiiuiiH nod pure and free from aU adulturationa uiEtUr. Tha are wamuited full It ouxical la uw than the Oriental Tea Lt'dj, Qfflat, i.l JturHtig gllf, JTcw Sat ulk by XX. Our tmipit blow..