Sterling Standard from Sterling, Illinois • Page 4

SOCIAL CIRCLES. P'-imiU Mitchell of Rock Falls and Richardson of this ci'y. he united in marriage Saturday r-'nz at at. the Grimes ill the. First ward.

Next week COllplo Will to- ill liomo of the groom in Rock Falls. rlitchcll is well known in Sterling Rock Falls. He is employed in 'hi' bleach room of the Rock Fails paper mill and is a of excellent habits and- ability. Mrs: Richardson is. well known to a large number of people.

The couple has the best wishes of its many friends. The ceremony be performed by the Rev. ('. L. Logan.

The Eminent Ladies held a meeting at. the home of Mrs. Kd Ilehrens Thursday afternoon for the purpose of working on their biscuit rpiilt. This is soon to be disposed of; inn! the proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the order. Further announcements regarding it will be made Miss Jessie Mnngan will lie married t(v.

George Havens Monday evening at the, home of the parents of Mangan, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Mangan. Both of the young people tiro well known and well liked and they are receiving the congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. A. 10. Thummel gave dinner Wednesday evening for Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Fischer who will leave s-oon to make their home in Deleware. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Powers.

Mr. and Airs. Austin Powers and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Powell, all of Prairieville.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Over entertained a large company with a dinner at their home on First avenue Wednesday. The supper was delicious and finely served and the evening was spent in games and conversation. A delightful tinny, is reported by all who were there.

The following were the guests: Mrs. John Over. Messrs and Mesdanus G. A. Over, W.

H. Over, W. 10. Over. D.

L. Over, M. 10. Wilger. John Harpham.

Misses Nettie Smith. Grace Over. C. L. Over and Master Charles FLEADED GUILTY TO GAMBLING Another Htfli tin); itlan I'p to liar of tlttHllco and I'ays Another Sterling citizen went to Mor- Wednesday and appeared before the circuit court.

He pleaded guilty to the charge of running a gaming for which he was indicted by the grand jury. His line ami costs amounted to The amount was 'paid and the Sterling citix.en was allowed to depart in peace. WOODMEN INSTALL OFFICERS O. K. Chilli In Chargfl of Ing nt Mgh.ru The M.

W. A. installed their new offlecrs at the meeting held Wednesday night. There was a large attendance -at the meeting in spile of the bitter cold, and the interesting installation exercises were carried out in the 'presence of a hall full of members of the lodge. 0.

E. Child acted as in- 'istalling officer. Dr. H. E.

Small made an X-ray examination in his office Wednesday afternoon of Bert Morris, of who has been suffering from stomach trouble for some time. The doctor also made a X-ray examination of a diseased aiikle with which Adam of Stone Station has been suffering for a long time. Both examinations were entirely satisfactorily, and the patients were much pleased with the good work of the wonderful rayy. Teb Williams had his finger cut quite badly Wednesday afternoon by a "razor with 'which he had just, finished shav- -Jng-aeitKtomcr. He laid the razor down and thinking it was about to it.

The sharp too! opened and closed on the fore finger of his left hand, cutting clear to the bone. The wound bled profusely, and he was unable to work 'any more that day, but iy on duty today. Mrs. U. Miller of Htewartville was indicted by the Rock Island grand jury for criminal libel.

She is charged writing a number of letters to Mrw. C. F. Stanley, accusing the latter to having sought to lead Mr. Miller astray: tJhr gave bond for her at the trkcl, A nineteen-year-old bridegroom of Ht.

Louis wan married shortlv SatuiMiiy nigut, nrriv- hfllllv H. III. "rtilt'i; I'i (M. whei-e bom" with her Mivs Iiosi'" 1 Sehiuiiaehfr Went to Chicago (his morning to accept a position in a privntf family, and will make future home in (hat city. Sam H'-nlricl-x is a mighty hunter.

He recently killed eighty-two rabbits in one day's shooting. lie claims to have killed five with one shot. returned Saturday from a rip through Missouri. Me ennti'inph'tes making another trip thai state in near futm'e. Fled Todd of Ashton has made the 'pleasant diseovry that he is one of heirs to million dollars.

left by an uncle who died recently iu England. K. Mi who has been nl of the grip i'or several days is improving i.ipidly. and to be able to return to his duties as cashier at the wire mill soon. Myron Del rick has received a patent on his automobile boiler.

The boiler is said to be the best of its kind on the market, an-il Mr. Uetrick has a good thing. Miss Anna Buckley is ill of the grip and is unable to be at IK place at the McKeel school, south of the river. Milude Reynolds is taking her place at the school. Or.

and Mrs. II. (A Hoover have returned home from Shannon where they went to' attend the funeral of Mrs. Hoover's sister. Miss Luelhi Sliiley.

They made the trip overh-nd. The differences hrlween John Ahrens and Frank Heap have been settled. the glad hand of eternal friendship was extended ami accepted by both of the erstwhile enemies. George Dudley, who with Mrs. Dudley, was called to Orion by the serious illness of Mrs.

Dudley's parents, writes that the patients are somewhat He does not know whin he will come home. Jess Troop's horse is bet since Monday night. Jess has- no idea as to the whereabouts o.f the animal. It is a light-bay mare and it had a stable 1 blanket on it the last Mr. Troop saw of it.

Mrs. J. Y. Lehman received a letter announcing the death of her aunt. Mrs.

James Beach, of St. Joseph, "Mo. The remains wire brought, to Charles, this state, for burial, the funeral services being held there today. Harry Wetherbee of Waterloo. was in Sterling Mond-ay on business with the Charter Gas Engine Co.

Mr. Wetherzee has accepted a position with this company, and will move his family to-Sterling in the near future. .1. K. Chester has purchased an invoicing machine, which will wind goods into bolts and count the number of yards accurately at the same time.

It is a great labor saving device. The case of Alfred Petty of Emerson against. Fred Hessling of this city was finished in the circuit court Wednesday. The jury found a judgment for Mr. Petty.

It is said that a new trial will be asked for by the attorneys for the defense. Charles Scott who was operator for the here for the past, three years has been promoted to a higher position Aurora. He moved his family and household effects to that, city today. His friends here will be glad to learn good fortune; John L. Janssen has returned home from Freeport.

Thursday he attended a meeting of thr Knights of the Globe recruiting officers. About twenty-five were, present, and an interesting- and helpful session was held. The meeting took of the nature of an exchange of ideas and a fchool of instruction. A lumber wagon belonging to John Lee was recovered this afternoon from Frank Reap on a writ of replevin issued by Justice I. L.

Weaver and served by Constable Del Gould. Reap had promised to pay for the wagon in hay. A number of fherch.ants around town claim to have let Reap have goods on similar promises. The A. ().

I'. W. of J)ixon will have a public installation of officers this evening. Grand Foreman Ilendricks of this city has been asked to act as installing ollicer. mid he expects to go to Dixon this evening.

John G. Koberstine. Thomas Boyer and Judge Weaver also expect US attend meeting. Stxtcmmtn to Wrlfn Hook. Sir John Kobins'on, whose name has been prominently identified wit' for forty years, hat who been compelled by feeble health to abandon most public work, will soon write the story of experiences since he went out as a youth to South Africa to try his fortune.

He was elected to ths Natal legislature in when he only 24 years old. C'leTer of liliii. I'm goinjr to work. I've made up my mind, doncher know. Miss What a dfllciite operation: Philadelphia Tlnifs.

tho New Uenaert, pleases all the family. Four flavors: Leuioa, orange, raspberry and straw At 'IVn n. eo, 4 r. i-. pun 1 rty.

Ivirl wood for Oscar Wr'ddell Saturday. Will'alil D'dieny. C. and Miss Hula of took of the sleighing and with Mr. anil Mrs.

Il'arry Huikholder. HI rman Heid-'f; bal.iy has been under (lie iloetor's for several days. .1. C. r-let'l for Monday stuiiy yeterinary tNtry mider take about si i ourse.

A crowd attended the i-'ridav evcnii young people from here p.uty at Harry -Jones' Mr. and Mi's. Jones Know how to entertain the young folks and a very pleasant time is reported. Mrs. Colonel Bushman lias been confined to her bed by illness but is improving at present.

Mr. and Mrs. -Edwin Shce- Ir.in daughter, Wednesday night, 'v Mr. and Mrs. James llanna and family, Mr.

and Mrs. C. H. Manning and on Arch, Rev. and Mrs.

C. L. McKim and Rachel Crouch spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, James Winters. George Vincent went, to Round Grove Saturday to visit his daughter, lOlsie Vincent.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ingram a daughter. Lester Beers and Bert Ports were business (albrs in Cluuhvick Friday. Mrs.

Charles Williams lias been to the house by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bushman. Mrs.

Btudimnn. Mrs. Anna OvcrholKcr and Machel Bushman were callers in SI i rling Friday. A. D.

Stanley returned from Morrison Thursday where he was called on the grand jury. 10. C. Stoody of Sterling was here Friday transacting business and hustling new subscribers for the Standard. Bert Ports, Lester Beers and John Peugh sold cattle to Samuel Peugh Wednesday.

Dr. G. R. Proctor will go to Polo Jan. to attend the Medical association of which he is the president.

John Myers purchased a line span of horsey of O. W. Terpeny last week for The oyster supper given at the home of Myron Lee Friday evening for the benefit of the Steuben school library was largely attended. The proceeds amount, to about ten dollars. Charlie Holbrook is absent from school this week on account of chicken pox.

Rev. J. Groff will go to East Jordan Jan. 2H and L'7'to assist Presiding Elder 10. B.

Smith of Forreston in the (juarter- ly meetings. Mrs. Elmer Wink is nursing a large carbuncle which is causing her a great deal of inconvenience. Harvey Conaway has taken the contract to build a house 1 and 1-lxKi for William Shultz in East. Clyde.

John Strayer who had bis linger crushed in Sterling by a crock of lard falling on it several weeks ago, is getting along nicely. Mr. and J. Kingsbury left Monday for West Plains, Mo. Mr.

Kingsbnry says the country is very hilly there and most of the people ride a twenty dollar hor.se and a fifty dol- lare The houses are mostly built of logs and if I lit re-is one built of lumber it. is called a box house. The religion is mixed up with polities. If a man is a Democrat he joins the Democrat church and if he is a Re- bnbliean lie joins the Republican church, etc. The people in general are about 200 years behind the times.

William Patch returned from Everly, last week where he has been working for some time. He will assist A. D. Stanley on the farm this year. About thirty of the young people surprised Mr.

and Mrs. John Knees Saturday night just as they were thinking rrf retiring for the evening. The evening was spent in games and dan.c- ing until 12 o'clock when supper was served consisting of chicken, buns, pickles, cake. etc. All jolly time.

C. 10. Colcord returned to the Drake university at Des Moines, after two weeks' vacation here with relatives. Last while Henry Smith was helping Joshua Anthony saw wood with Earl Haiina's steam saw, he stepned on a round stick of wood which over balanced him and he got his right fool in yontact with the lower side of the. saw blade and split his great too twice and nearly amputated the toe next 'to the great toe.

He was immediately taken to Dr. Proctor's office where his wounds were carefully dressed. At present he Is doing nicely. Matka's four-year-old daughter and J. Crom'rf daughter Carry Crom are ruder the doctor's Norman Crouch of South Dakota is visiting relatives here.

Miss Rachel Crouch is thinking or accompanying him to his Dakota farm to n.main for the summer. Miss Alice Cruse of Sterling is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bnrk- hohb-r. The blaek.siniths have been working extra lime on account of the rn-h of I 1 1' '1 ,1 J- don't to "I.irk." Mr.

and J. Horlaeher w-ni to Dixon Saturday to Frank HOI-. lochre who sick. They (ijfi I1() (. return until Monday.

The met fings continue at the Liberal I'. church for an indefinite time. Tin re is a good attendance. .1. 10.

Harrison left Tuesday to atv tend the Knights of Globe election held at Frefiiort. Jan. Mi--s Bertha daughter of Guslave Lork'' was unil'd in marriage to Theodore son of Theodnp- of Cha-hvick at Fulton Jan. 7, T.MiI. Miss Lorke is a bright young lady and has scores friends who wish her success.

Mr. is known to several here and is said to be a young man worthy of the bride he lias won as a helpmate for life. Mrs. Sarah Court right went to Milledgeville Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Henry Finzel.

The Miller Brothers of Milledgeville shredded corn for J. L. Deets Creno Geison disposed of a dressed beef to Sterling butchers Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Court right will move to the William Gcesey property in Clyde February first. They will be missed by friends Lyndon. Several families are afllicted with grip and colds. We hope it may not prove anything serious. Mrs.

William Shaw. Mrs. Adam Manning and Mrs. Charles Sturtevant spent Saturday in Sterling. Miss Agnes Clark and Mr.

Mann of Kankakee are visiting the Aliens. John Manning has been on the sick list for several days, but is better. Rae Greene spent several days in Chicago last week on lie bought two hundred eighty sheep. Mrs. L.

II. Kauffman and Stella visited in Dixon Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Jay of Spring Hill visited her sister Mrs. Ben Grt'cne Friday and The little child of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank McDearmon's has been quite, ill but is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bush of Sterling visited Srturday and Sunday at Fred McDeannon's.

Charles Hamilton does not improve very fast but is considered better. Mrs. Olive Chamberlin is ill of the prevalent disease, grip. A party was given at Frank Dudley's Friday evening. Dancing and card playing were the prominent features, of the, evening.

At II o'clock an elegant supper was served by the hostess. Meighan Bros, of Erie furnished music for the evening. Those present had a very enjoyable time. The following were there: Messrs and Mesdames Albert Reed, Ralph Allen and Ben Greene, and Mrs. J.

Hazard, Misses Ruth Mienyan, Edith Robinson. Agnes Clarli, Violet Babcock and Eva Johnson, Messrs George Ongh, Rob Robison, Bert Baer, Orion Chamberlin, Myers and Roseinworth. A farewell party was given at lOl.nier Allen's Saturday evening in honor of Miss Mate McDcarmon, who left Tuesday evening to make her home with her In-other Paul in llonghton, S. I). About seventy-five of her friends called in a body to help her spend a merry evening and bid her good bye.

Crokl- nole and cards were the attractions of the evening. All seemed bent upon the best time possible which they certainly had. Lunch consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee was served by a corps of young ladies at ten o'clock. Miss McDearmon proved herself a ready and royal entertainer and will long be remembered by her many friends here who hope she may yet return to. Illinois to make her home, although there are so many attractions "fwas nearly Sunday her guests hi thought themselves of the hour, and bidding her good bye returned to their homes.

Among those present were: Messrs and Mesdames Ralph Allen. Ben Greene, Rod Allen, William McKean. William Hunt, William Freeman, James Crosby, Kauffman, M. Coe, Henry Gavin, and Mumner Marcy, Misses Agnes Violet Babcock, Marcia Webb, Eva Elizabeth and Lucy Belle McKean, Ellen Crosby, lOstella Harkness. Grace Slade, Hazel Freeman.

Clara Kauffman, Man- Kan, Nell Ragen, Nellie Hunt and Coral Allen, Helen Taseher, Irene Allen, Messrs Ernest Tobey, Albert Coe, Orton Chamberlin. Don Wood, Christ Elcessar, George Chamberlin, Mortimer Coe, George Hunt. Coe, Francis Hunt, Albert Allen, Glenn Hazard, 'Ralph Allen. Willie Freeman, Tom Regan, Albert Reed. Fred McDearmon.

Frank McDearmon, lOd McDearmon. Harold Allen. Mftiiile It. Uayton, requirements of the last eodo.ty season, with late hours, promiscuous eating and Irregular habits left me a physicial wreck. Sick headaches, Indigestion and a sluggish condition of the organs were my dally torment until I tried Dr.

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Yours is truly household remedy with us. Gi'atffully yours, MatitU- U. Bold by U'liicff LILLIAN MAYMARDTAMD KITT'IE WITH AMD A MIGHT. Chas.

II. Hoyt lias incorporated into i ('lionise in which the feminine mem- his latest farcial creation "A Day and bf re of the company appear to pood a Night," a large amount of the cleverness and sparkle and bright 1 rt ing wit that have made his The terpsichorcan features are attended to by a coterie of dancers whose feats usually create much cnthn- siasm an(1 K( The company in productions no tuiecessfnl. a large -and- it- thoroughly -good There is 'music in the piece, as then: i one, and succeeds in extracting all the must. be. in ullup-to- -date farce comedy fun possible, out of the inany ludicrous creations, and it is introduced together with which the piece.

with novel specialties at appropriate abounds. "A Day and a Night" conies intervals throughout the three acts, to the Academy of Music next Satur- Thc-re arc several lively and pleasing day night, Jan. 19. IN JUDGE WARD'S COURT liuKlnuHg Transacted There During the I'liHt AVcoh. In re-application of W.

10. Gaede and 10. Cook for certificate of good moral character. On motion of C. 'C.

McMahon certilicatea were issued said W. 10. Gaede and F. 10. Cook.

lOstate of Hannah Whitmore; claim of Reynolds it Smith for $50 allowed. lOstate of Andrew Myers: claim of William Gnagy for $10 allowed. Estate of L. 10. lirooklield; guardian's report of sale of real estate filed and approved, lOstate of Harry M.

Aiming; report of sale of real estate filed and approved, final report filed and discharge ordered. of Peter McGuire: inventory and appraisement filed and approved, proof of posting notices filed. lOstate of Scott L. JiarreU; letters of guardianship issued to .1. K.

Chester; inventory filed and approved. Estate of James Birdsall; letters of administration issued to Henry L. Binlsall. lOstate of Nels Swcnning; petition of guardian fcr sale of al estate of minor, cause heard, decree entered. lOstate 01' Ann Knox; final report died and approved, discharge ordered.

of 10. Paddock, guardian's report 111' and approved, discharge ordered to Paddock. Estate of Charles .1. Lee; sale bill died and.approved. lOstate of Fannie Moore; claim of OH for allowed.

Estate of John Ottens; letters of guardianship, issued Stella Buikema. Estate of Catherine McKinney; claim of Alex McCloy for $15.51 allowed. Estate of Solomon Hubbard; will died for hearing set for February 8, 1001. El ixabi-fli-HoxieT-will-filed- for probate, hearing set for February 1, 1901. Estate of Charles Arndt; will filed for probate, set for February 1901.

Koul Estate .1. W. Iliilett-lo Albert James, land in I'nion (irove, H. A. Kemp to Jacob U.

Adams, lots in Tampico, $1,200. George I). Shnman to Michael Grove, lots in Sterling, $1. Emma Driscoll to Louisa Hirsch- hcrg, lot in Sterling, James Beach to Peter Church, lot in Albany, $10. Jas L.

Maloney to William Slaymaker, land in Gardenplain, $1,450. Eleanor Nance cst. to J. S. Nance, land in Jordan, T.

A. Gait to 11. J. Brookneld, lot in Sterling, H. J.

Urookfield to U. lot in Sterling, Minnie Brown to F. P. Stableiy land in Hume, $1,100. Ralph B.

Colcord to Philip Lenhart, land in Cienesee, Philip Lenliart to Christ Schnltx, land in Gene.see, $50. 1). L. and .1. W.

Martin to K. .1. lots in G. II. Whec-iock to Willard Barmim.

land in lOrie. 10. Adella Hcnnctt to J. lliown. lot ill Deer Grovr.

I) to If. SliniiMii, l.u.d in II. A. Kemp to L. Maloney, lot in Fulton.

$250. Josephine E. Johnson to Carl F. 13. Dornyer, lot in Sterling, S-150.

John C. Long to Mary E. Kaln, land in Fulton, $00. Marriage LicnitKen. Frank Pautz to Johanna Oltmails, Montmorency.

Fred llurlbert, Lyons, to Minnie Ftir- rah, Fulton. Charles Baker to Emma'Hohlen, Sterling. George 0. Fletcher to Elizabeth K. Blair, Chicago.

THE CHICAGO MARKET CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 1901. RANGE OF PKICES FOR DAV, AKTI- CLKS. OI'KN. I HIGH.

Wheat Jan. Corn 11-1 Oats May Jan. Mssl''k May 71 LOW. CI.OHK 74 M'A 14 17 7 14 17. 14 03 7 7 40 Jan.

Lard. May-7 12 O'CLOCK CASH MA11KKT. Cash Corn. No. 2 J.I7K 2, white, 2, yellow, -J, yellow, Cash Oats.

No. 2, 2, While, -It, wmie Car lots 44. com, 356; Estimated car lots -Wheat, MJ, oats, 22j; Norlhwcsleni VVht-at Receipts Minneapolis, 2W 228 Lhiluth )-, Clearance today wheat orn oats Hour J.J,0;U barrels. JAN. la, 1901, UNION STOCK YARD.

Hoo ANIJ CATTLK KKCIUI-TS Hogs, 21,000. Cattle, Sheep, Hogs left over, -1 Kansas City Kansas City cat'Ue, 00. Omaha, hogs 000. Omaha, caule HOG MAKKKT. Open 5c higher.

Mixed 15 I00I.5 heavy 37 rougU light Cattle steady. Sheep steady. CLOSING. Hogs close generalise higher. To- orrow 11), 000.

Mixed. heavy, fii.lo® rough, light, i Caule steady. Sheep strong. M. P.

MAAS, Broker. Harrison Telephone. 10. B-ll Iteilniu'd tn Lake City, Viu the Noith-Weslerri line. Tickets will be sold on account of annual.