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Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 9

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Tuesday. April 15, 1913 V- THE DECATUR DAILY HERALD. CLINTON AND DE WITT COUNTY tbr of floe of J.tlc. race stoBc 40.1 West Side Square. Phone 79.

Drive Sick Headaches Away Sick headaches, sour gassy stomach, indigestion, biliousness disappear quickly after you take Dr. King's New Life. puTify the blood and put new life and vigor in the system. Try them and you will be well satisfied. Every pill helps; every box guaranteed.

Price 23c. Recommended by Decatur Drug Co Bell Drug Co. LET TO Contracts were awarded to Poison Poison for the new Ursiline Academy, Monday afternoon. The price is said to be near $60.00. Poison Poison built the St.

James church, and Powers Poison built the Patrick's church. O. Poison has purchased the interest of Mr. Powers. The contract calls for the building to be completed by September, and it is probable work will be started at once.

(MAC POLSON POLS When Your Eyes Pain You This is the new Fits Finger oper- Over thirty styles of eye glass ated eyeglass. mountings to choose from. AUGUSTINE, MFG- OPTICIAN 143 N. WATER ST. (Chodat's).

I was Mr; served. rs. George Humes received a tele gram Monday announcing the death of J. B. F.

McPherson which occurred In his home In Buxton, Kan. He was a brother of Ihe late John W. McPherson of this city and was an important personage in Kansas having served as probate judge from Wilson county for 1C years, and for a time in the state legislature. He was a member of the A. R.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cardiff returned Sunday from Kiloxi. where they had been passing the winter. They also visited several notable points in the southern states, among them being Pensacola.

Florida Chattanooga. and the Mammoth cave in Kentucky. Emily Monson of Hiram. Ohio, a sister of Edward Allyn of this city, died in her home, Friday, April 11. Koch ler-Prrrj man.

It has been ascertained by friends here that Charles Koehler, formerly a Clinton boy. was married March 24, in Peoria to Miss Frona Ferryman. Mr. Koehler is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

H. Koehler. who lived here while their son was attaining manhood. They removed to Chicago two years ago and the son is employed under the direction of his father as traveling auditor for the Van Nov News company. Council Township Collector Clarence Robinson in turning in his accounts to" the cly treasurer gave $56.64 in excess of Every Rheumatic Should Read This A Certain Way to Cure Rheumatism and Stop Pains in 48 Hours.

If anyone, suffering from Rheumatism. Gout. Lumbago, Sciatica or Neuralgia, will try this treatment, it will be found to positively stop all pains inside of 4S hours, and if continued, can be absolutely relied upon for a cure. This remedy has produced astonishing results. It is called Tennel.

It is absolutely different from anything ever before prepared for the troubles above mentioned, containing no opiates, habit forming drugs, salicylic acid or alcohol, and does not affect the heart or Injure the weakest stomach. Tennel is a true uric' acid solvent, and by removing the cause of rheumatism and other allied diseases, destroys the disease itself. Try the Tennel treatment today; get it right now, and be free from pain in 48 hours. The Tennel treatment, consisting of a bottle of Tennel at $1.00, and a box of Tennel Capsules at 50c, is sold under guarantee by The Decatur Drug Co. Adv.

FEEL BADLY TODAY? IT. No Headache, Biliousness, Sluggish Liver, Constipated Bowels or Sour Stomach by Morning. No odds how bad your liver, stomach or bowels; how much your head aches, how miserable and uncomfortable you are from conustlpation, indigestion, biliousness and sluggish intestines you always get the desired results with Cascarets and quickly, too. Don't let your stomach, liver and bowels make you miserable. Take Cascarets tonight; put an end to the headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv- ousness, sick, sour, gassy stomach, other distress; backache, and all cleanse your inside organs of all the bile, gases and constipated matter which is producing the misery.

A JO-cent box means health, happiness and a clear head for months. No more days ot gloom ana distress it i you will take a Cascaret now and then. All druggists sell Cascarets. Don't forget the children -their little insides need a good, gentle cleansing, too. that which was due and in open council Monday evening the commissioners voted to refund the amount.

When the sidewalks' at the east end of East Main street were put down the street superintendent stated they were not In accordance with the ordinance regarding a bed and for reason the account was held up until it was brought before the commissioners Monday evening by Commlslsoner Mof-fett. It was temporarily voted down until next week when Superintendent Amos Bordner will have investigated and made a report upon which the commissioners will base their decision. A petition submitted by Richard Snell that he be allowed to tap the water main near the Ice plant in order to supply his house about one-fourth mile outside the city limits was voted upon favorably, provided the petitioner will stand the expense of placing the pipes and of maintaining a meter inside thje city limits. The report of the John Warner hospital trustees shows an amount on hand April 1 of 12.100.99. Legal Notices.

Annual Statement tor publication of receipts and expenditures of City funds by the Treasurer of the City of Macon, Illinois, for the year ending April loth 1913. ITEMS OF RECEIPTS. Balance on hand at beginning of tlscal year April 1st, 1912 $1283.09 Received from Poll tax 58.00 1912 April 25 R. X. Phillips, pool license 15.00 July 1 A.

Slichener. tile .40 July 10 Peddler, license 4.30 July 22 L. Easley, sidewalk 13.21 July 2 Mrs. Griffith, sidewalk 11.00 July 26 J. I.

Lebo Co. Treas. delin quent tax SI. 56 8 J. D.

Peter, pool license 2.S0 Sept. 9 J. D. Peter, pool license S.00 Sept. 17 Lancaster, license 1.30 Sept.

38 Carnival Co. license 15.00 Sept. 18 Exhibitor, 1.50 Oct. 8 Murray, license 1.50 Oct. I'l R.

X. Phillips, pool 15.00 Nov. 5 Moweaqua Tile franchise etc 1 T.00 Dec. 4 Peddler, license l-o0 Dec. 6 Peter, pool license 5.00 191:1.

Jan. 14 Peddler license. 1.00 Mar. Peter, pool license 1.75 liar. 12 W.

L. Patterson Col. taxes of 191S 1307.70 Mar. 20 Peddler, license 1.80 Apr. J.

D. Peter, pool license 1.75 Received during year S1532.87 Total 82817.98 Funds expended per vouchers on 2 on 81532.87 received 30.S5 Total paid out 81484.63 Balance on hand April 10th 1913 81333.S3 I hereby certify the foregoing report to be correct. i II. R. WOODCOCK.

City Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10h day 'of April A. D. 13 jjOOVER. Notary Public.

SCHOOL, FUNDS. Annual Statement for Publication of Receipts and Expenditures of Township No. 14, Range No. 3 East, Macon and Shelby Counties. Illinois, for the fiscal year ending April 7th 1913.

Township Treasurer In Account with School. Trustees. Receipts: Cash on hand April 1st, 112. Pn- cipal Township Fund 3.64 Interest on Township Funds 363.iE Fines from Co. Supfs "9-01 Tot.1 806.40 EXPENDITURES.

Distributed and put to credit of Districts Incidentals trustees and treasurer 00 Publishing Annual Statements Compensation of Treasurer 100-00 Cash on hand April 7th. 1913 belonging to principal of township fund s-6 Total 0 Township treasurer in account with school district. hand April 1st. 1912. From distribution of trustees Special district taxes '12-i? 3aclc taxes 218.8- Rent of school house, district 119..

11. Total balance and receipts Expenditures. (Directors Orders.) District No. 118 District No. 119 48'- District No.

124 505.00 District No. 178 District No. 179 District No. 180 Balance on hand April 7,1913 Total expenditures and 9813.44 Total expenditures 40.8-'53 1 hereby certify the foregoing report to be correct, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, g. j.

-WISE. Treasurer. Sworn to and' subscribed before me this Uth day of April A. on the Best year ago. Until a few weeks ago the land had been unincumbered and was said to be worth about $225 per acre, but a mortgage was placed upon It to the amount of $3,000 and the proceeds given to her brother who used it.

according to testimony, in paying private obligations. The remaining half brothers and sisters then caused the petition to be filed and the evidence was taken during the entire day. Attorneys George K. Ingham and O. Williams repre sented the complainants and L.

11. uik ucieuae. i ne jury wnicn. heard the case was composed of Warren Saveley, John Murphy, P. L.

Robb. Dickerson Wood. H. A. Moore.

Charles Alsup. It developed that when she was a child of ten years. Miss Miller suffered a stroke of infantile paralysis which left her deformed and it was claimed her mind was affected. Be-, cause of her physical condition the property was left in th will to her instead of being evenly divided among the heirs. The jury decided that a conservator should be appointed.

Hone t'axe Settled. After hearing the evidence Saturdav and allowing the form of the complaint to be changed from Ashley I. Spencer to Spencer Brothers against John Mayall, Justice Lawrence Murphy allowed an agreement whereby the de-. fendant. John Mayall, was to pay the amount in claim of $10 and all costs ot the suit excepting the docket fee and constable's cost which was to be assessed to the plaintiffs, Spencer Brothers.

The suit has been continued a number of times and was brought by Ash-er I. Spencer who claimed that the two brothers were entitled to equal amounts due them for the service of a horse which belonged to their father, John Spencer, and which he allowed them to use during the season of 1930 and 1911. while they were farming in partnership southwest of Clinton and the proceds of which they were to share equally. Thomas Spencer, the other brother, testified the horse was given him individually, but when the father testified he stated it was to be a partnership affair. The brothers dissolved partnership at the close of the season of 1911.

Other Case. The United States Annuity Life Insurance company was g-ven a judgment against Gilbert Crawford for $03. SI including the fare of a note and interest. Monday by Justice Lawrence Murphy. Drs.

O. B. Edmonson and Charles W. Carter were appointed by Judge Fred C. Hill to compose a commisison to investigate the condition of the mind of Blaine AVikle.

now in the county jail where he was taken following his threats against the life of his attornev Arthur F. Miller. He was adjudged insane by a jury last winter and sent to Bartonville anil following his escape from there he was discharged. Find Three Lost Hoy. Three boys found in the Illinois Central yards Sunday night by Company Officer L.

S. K. Richardson were locked in the city jail and Monday were questioned by Chief James Heskett, who found that they were from Chicago and a telegram was sent at once to relatives. Orders were received to hold them. The boys stated they had boarded the train for fun and that it gained such speed that thev were afraid to get off.

The fourth bov succeeded in getting off and is still in Chicago. They left for home earlv this morning in charge of the parents of one of the lads. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Louis niteneaa oi near Craug was linried trtTtloV DnKnfii.n .1 1- t.ry.

It was born SlmUay -me- llMltj' TraunfT. John T. Gelsthorp and wife to George W. McEhliney, quit claim deed, land commencing 100 feet east of the sw corner nw i section 31, Harp addition. SlilO.

John T. Gelsthorn trf rtonra-. iv Ehliney. warrantv deed, lots 1 .1 4 block 1. Jones' addition to Midland City.

$400. Trustees of Kennev Methodist church to George W. McEhlinev. warranty deed, lots 1. 4.

block 4 original town Kennev. $1,200. Clinton Briefs. At the regular meetinc- of rin thian Sisters Monday evening two can- didates were initiated. The work was conferred by the Clinton staff and fol- lowing the work a two course luncheon Your Spring Wardrobe AVHAT do you need? A Strit, a Coat, Dresses, Waists, Skirts Come here and we will help you answer these questions.

Or if you need nothing immediatery come uy- CHESTEB FIRESTONE" LEAVES FOR SARNIA Cheater Firestone, 738 Xorth. College street, left Sunday for Tuscola to be the guest of his parents. Mr. and Irs. Frank Firestone for a few days.

jToin there he goes direct to Samia, where he becomes a stenographer- and bookkeeper in the new Canadian factory of H- Mueller Manufacturing Co. "Use Allen's Foot-Ease. sntlseptie powder to be shaken Into the If you want rest and comfort for swollen, sweating feet, use Alias's Foot-Ease. It relieve corns and ct all pe'n and prevents blisters, sore callous spots. Just the thin for Danc-m Parties.

Patent Leather Shoes. and for SJUktiiS la Jiew Shoes. It Is the greatest fomfort discovery of the age. Try It today. io'4 everywhere.

25 cts. accept, any aiMtltute. For FREE trial package, address "lien 8. Olmsted, Le Koy. N.

T. That Corn Is a Sure 'Goner Now -GET9-IT," the New-Plan Corn Cure, Gets Any Corn Surely, Quickly. Tou'll say. "It does beat all how euick "GETS-IT" got rid of that corn. Tfs almost magic!" "GETS-IT" gets "Nsvsr Could Do This Before.

"GETS-IT" Made Every Corn Vanish Like Magic." every corn, every time, as sure as the sun "rises. It takes about 2 seconds io apply, it. Corn pains stop, you forget the corn, the corn shrivels up. and It's eone: Ever try anything like that? Tou never did. There's no more with plasters that press on the Yorn.

no more salves tiiat take off the 'surrounding flesh, no more bandages. No more knives, files or razors that corns grow, and cause danger of blood poison. "GETS-IT" is equally to healthy or irritated flesh. It "jets" every corn, wart, callus and bunion you've got. "GETS-IT" is sold at all druggists' at "i cents a bottle, or sent on receipt ot price by E.

Lawrence Chicago. A Difference Hugh Chalmers says that the only difference between a rut and a grave is the length and depth. "We say the big difference between our TOTIC Lenses and ordinary flat lenses is the good clear vision you get when wearing TORIC Lenses and the lack of vision you get with ordinary flat lenses. GET OUT OF THE RUT Don't remain buried i the grave of poor vision. Eyes Examined.

Frames Adjust ed. Lenses Ground. 10O EAST NORTH ST. DECATUR. ILLS.

1 need IT ESTATE IS UP FOR DIVISION Attorneys of DeWitt County Have Task to Unravel Multitude of JOHN MAYALL MUST PAY Conservator Will be Appointed for Edna Miller to Help Care for Property'. CLINTON. April 15. Albert W. Bundle and others have filed a suit for 5arrm'1on by attorneys, Ingham Ingham, In the circuit court, against George H.

Barnett and others. The plaintiffs in the suit are Weldon Ward, Rolla T. Ingham and Albert W. Run-ale and the estate In question is land in sections 14, 23 and 28 of Tunbridge townsnip and several lots in Kennev, it being- a part of the estate of the late Edmund W. Fruit who died August i.

3907. and left the property to his daughter, Mary K. Barnett and her heirs. Hed death occurred S. 1913, and she left heirs, Prank M.

Barnett. George Dock Wilcox. James W. and Floyd Barnett. to each being left an undivided one-fifth interest.

On July 81, 190S. Frank M. Barnett, conveyed his undivided one-fifth to liolla T. Ingham. On Julv 190S.

George H. Barnett conveved his undivided one-fifth interest to "his mother. Mary K. Barnett. On March 27, 190.

Dock W. Barnett conveved his undivided one-fifth interest to Lott R. Herrick by warranty deed, and on May 5 of the same year a quit claim deed was given by L. R. Herrick to eldon Ward for a one-tenth interest.

On October 2. 1909, James W. Barnett conveyed his portion to Albert W. Rundle and George B. Marvel and later Weldon Ward purchased the interest owned by George B.

Marvel. The complainants now state that Rolla T. Ingham and Weldon "Ward each own at presnt an undivided one-fifth interest in the piropertv and that Lott R. Herrick and Albert W. Rundle each own an undivided one-tenth interest.

Floyd Earnett, an heir who Is not yet of age, still owns his undivided one-fifth interest and in addition Is entitled to an undivided one-twenty-fifth interest, it being subject to the dower of his father. Frank M. Barnett, Sr. All the remaining heirs are also entitled to an undivided one-twenty-fifth interest subject to the dower interest of the father. Additional claims placed against the property are by William Morris.

Alice Caldwell. The State Bank of Clinton and George B. Marvel. Tenant claims are held by Fred Schrlsliorn and James Kennedy by leases issued to them by Mary E. Barnett.

The petition asks that inasmuch as it is Impossible to make a correct set tlement otherwise that the land be sold by sale and that the proceeds be divided among the several claimanta. this being done in accordance with the dower interest of Frank M. Barnett, Sr. The land in question is about 500 acres lying in Tunbridge township and was a part of the vast estate of Edmund W. Fruit who was the largest landholder in Tunbridge township and one of the richest men In the county at the time of his death.

When his children came in possession of the land at the time of his death the several interests of the grandchildren were disposed of as have been set forth and will be divided according to the decision in the May term of circuit court. A suit for divorce has been filed in the Mav term of circuit court by J. C. Cox against his wife Cynthia E. Cox.

Miller Estate. Witnesses from Barnett township i testified Monday in the county court I that Krinn Miller was of a weak mind land that she was unable to care for her business relative to trie renim and caring for the proceeds of 60 acres of Barnett township lar left to her by a will from her father William Miller, whose death occurred several years ago. At the death of her mother the land devolved to the maiden daughter who is 30 vears of age and eliminated the other half brothers and sisters. There is one full brother. William Miller, who was called "Tobe" and with whom she has made her home since the death her mother one FRU wiy You'll be interested in seeing the styles, the NEW materials, the NEW Suits; New Models As a special attraction, we are t- I J-' PATENT YOUR IDEAS and makeT money I as Mr race oo TO GET THEM" Aiilil if Yn Was.

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ITI It Ill rtili ii'liHl IS.OauSsniSl It is a danger signal. Usually it is because you need glasses. Our exclusive business is the fitting of glasses for the relief of HEADACHE, EVE ACHE AND BLURRED VISION. NEW colors. Proof Slip -Ons USED PIANOS 8 jew a i snowing some new suits statues and Misses in serges, and fancy materials.

These price leaders are worth seeing. $13.90, $16.50, $18.90. MEN'S WOMEN'S Rain Made of fine doable tvdart t-satenaJr-eompoted of two layer of doth nrpsly cemented together with an inner layer of good robber These coats are guaranteed as having been ran proofed osder the most advanced methods. Newest styles and shades $8.98. i I Put the Lowest Prices lo) Men's Suits The New York strike settled.

Higher wages and shorter hoars will mean higher prices at any store which did not get in on the groan ci floor. We bought early this means dollars saved on every Suit. AB materials, all sizes, all colors good values $15., $18., $22. OUR CONVENIENT CLUB PLAN means you can pay small sums weekly while wearing. BARGAINS IN uardei 11 OOliS ic5cSc5chch wi i ft And Sell Them With an Iron-Clad Guarantee as to Quality.

Trueyou might find others a little cheaper in price, but they're also CHEAPER IN QUALITY. And you know it dosen't pay to buy that kind. A cheap rake or h-e that can't stand some rough usage and has to be replaced before the season is over doesn't save you anything, no matter how little the price in fact, in the long run, IT COSTS YOU MORE. The kind YOU want are those of KNOWN quality sold with a POSITIVE GUARANTEE the kind I SELL. Come in and get YOURS now while assortments are complete.

AVc have some slightly used and Eeutal Pianos 'which we are going to djspose of at the following very low prices, and on easy monthly payments. GARDEN HOES unlimited assortment of garden hoes the best for the juice, r.o mutter what the 30c up. I IT I I Garden Rakes. A big1 stock of strong, well balaced garde rakes the kind that don't break easily 30c spades lt. This Fireplace of Brick is especially suitable for the library, sun parlor or living room.

It may be built ol various shades of brick, the colors, while showing the necessary contrast to accentuate the design, blend together perfectly. Wide Range of Colors and Textures to Select From in Our Exhibit Room 9 The important feature of selecting a brick to harmonize with the finished woodwork of the interior is easily accomplished here, on account of the wide range of colors and textures shown in our exhibit room. "Everything in Builders' Supplies" PARKE SON COMPANY DECATUR, ILLINOIS I a. I HAND CULTIVATORS Everett Piano ebony case 90 Kcmbrant Piano dark oak case 145 Werner Piano, dark' oak case 150 Kurtz Tiros. Piano, dark oak case 150 Kurtz mahogany ease 175 Kurtz Bros.

Golden Oak case 185 King Piano Dark Oak case i 190 This is your opportunity to select a good piano' at a low price and on easy terms of payment. A stool, scarf. 20 sheets of music with each piano. PIANOS RENTED $3.50 PER MONTH, onwc.i TROWELS A handy tool for either flowers or vegetables. We show splendid values as low as 15c and up.

I IT'S llie uesi hi uco fj: 1 1 in Decatur, -rang- n. 1 1 ing in price from i I 65c up. Are mighty handy to keep the soil loosened up and the weeds down; xceplsonul values from 50c up. and up. SPADING FORKS The "handy" kind that you like to use) many styles from 60c up.

Cast MsiAtft'ic. as -m'm MONEY BACK. 120 i mm Suffern Music House 1 1 iiiv ar mm CrtriDEN BARROWS Good strong Barrows well made, and braced several styles ranging' in price upwards from $1.75 2nd. Floor. 351 North Water.

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