The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 22

PACE TWENTY-TWO. A I Sunday Morning, July 24, 1927, Operator Of Combine Is Never Lonely Usually Has Stream of Curious to Entertain. A nali-i argument which the manu- farttirrrx of "combine" harvesters might make but do not Is that tlw-y dispel lonesomeness jiff vent ennui. The operator Hoe not have to eat his heart out In Mlrnt mediation as docs the ope- mlor of a cmtlTmtor or a twine binder. He has plenty of company.

In- rteed. he Is holding a continuous reception. An automobile loaded with men dashes up to the entrance to the field They tet out walk up eagerly In the corner of the uncut square and wait for the combine to come. Tiif machine halts, a grain wagon drive under the hopper which dumps Its burden of threshed grain while the visitors inspect the combine Trom rvrry angle. ALL WANT TO SEE IT.

A combine operating In an oats Held on Route 2 between Radford and Assumption had a continuous Mrrarn of vlMlors. "I want to see that thine." onr mnn as he hurried to llir front. Tt happened that there were I wo auton I bile loads there at lhai time Tlir combine was having a hard' tlmr flndliiK those oats. They were fhnrt every where and in some places they were as is the fashion in oal.i this summer. They were not even planted In the common meaning ot the word.

They were sown broad- ra.il on the there was not rvei) dinner to harrow them in. NATURE OVERWORKED. was oblTjfM do Hie best It could under the circumstances and a was nothing to boast of. The hopper holds thirty bushels of wheat were cnoush oats after a round of forty to fill a wagon two i Thh type of rombine that tt.r newer for cutting and! t)irehine Irmn tractor which, pull" It 'ti frot as a swath; It li where the grain is: of Koort lirlcht mid stands up well to! cut nnrt twcn'y to twenty-five! Birr-, day. That depends on how' enrlv It obit to Kft Into the field.

The train must hr dry before the rninhine begins Mare Island, Calif, for a course of instruction of twenty-four weeks. A recent letter received from the Navy department by the local recruiting station authorizes the increase to eighty-five enlisted men In aviation schools. The increase makes room for a number of new applicants for the aviation service. Farm Land To Be Subdivided (Continued from Page 21) CITY OFFICIALS TAKE LAKE CRUISE Visit Points of Interest jind Take Lunch at Faries. Members of the city council and their wives were guests aboard the "Commodore" Saturday evening on a two hours' pleasure cruise on Lake Decatur.

Visits were made to Big Creek, the Boy Scout camp, the Elks Country club and Paries park. At the later point stop was made and lunch served by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Widick, who were host and hostess to the passenger crew. This was the trip that had been announced for an earlier date but had been postponed.

DR. W. J. TRAINOR IS CLINIC HEAD Derator Osteopath Will Conduct Work at State Fair. Dr.

William J. Trainor of Decatur has been appointed chairman of the children's free clinic, to be conducted by the Illinois Osteopathic association at the Illinois State fair, Aug. 22 to 27. The association has secured double space this year and Will be in a position to examine 300 children, Dr. Trainor announced Saturday.

The clinic is held for crippled and ailing children only, between the ages of six months and twelve years. Dr. Louise Burns of Denver, will have direct supervision this year as last. Speeding Work On Viaduct Footings Expect to Complete in 30 Days. Concentrating their work near the Wabash railroad in an effort to get the pivotal piers constructed and permit steel workers to start, the Jones Construction company the last week made very satisfactory progress'on the Seventh street viaducti Warren and Van Praag, consulting engineers, reported Saturday.

The company has continued work on the footings dur- Whitmer, which the purchaser buys south of Forsyth at a price reported by the dealers Bennett and Gulick, as $1,500. LAKE LOTS SOLD. W. J. Baling sold to LeRoy Roberts, three lots, each 40 by 90 feetf in Lake Beach addition east of the Elks Country club on Lake Decatui- at about $1,250.

The purchaser will build there for E. F. Drobisch sold to Flossie Carter, one full lot in the 1600 block East ter Herman to Mrs. W. B.

Taylor, a four room, not modern house on a full lot In the 600 block East Condit street, the purchaser buying for an investment at a price not stated. J. G. Ridgley of Decatur bought from Maty J. Latal of Champaign, an eight room, part modern house and full lot at 1312 East North, the purchaser buying for investment at a price not stated.

Mrs. Latal took as part pay, two full lots in Ros addition out near the end of Nor sold three lots during the week through Kagey and Gregg. C. H. Reeves bought a lot in the 200 block East Keller lane; Mrs.

Anna Pritchett, a lot in the 300 block East Pierson, and B. L. Crow, a lot at the northeast corner of Kellar lane and Central drive. R. J.

Hinkle sold, to V. M. Elmore, a lot 55 by 150 feet in the 1900 block West Wood street, the purchaser-buy- ing the week and from two weeks for investment at $550. to thirty days is estimated as time TO ENLARGE GARAGE necessary to complete that work, About the same amount of time will i College street as an investment. Mrs.

Ora Mueller Blair bought from J. R. Dunn, the property at the northwest corner of Eldorado and College streets. There is an old house of about six rooms on the place and the -vestment at a price not Mrs. Alice Baird sold her seven room modern house on a full lot at 1019 West Wood street to Mrs.

Lettie White, who buys for investment at a price not stated. J. N. Loving and Co. made the deal.

PARK BOARD BUYS LOTS. Three lots at the cor- R. R. Elliott sold to R. E.

Conrad, to buS rin a Main street, just a short distance south of the corner property sold a lot is 80 by 49 feet. The purchaser buys for investment at a price not stated. Wilcox and Kunard handled ner Torrence park have been the transaction. bought in the last few days by the E. Oakleaf sold to Mrs.

Rose par board, making small additions ready to receive the steel in the cen- tral span. RAIN DELAYED WORK. 155 feet, on the south side of the 200 block West Wood street. It is the west part of Elliott's filling, station pro- Work was delayed somewhat thelP ert tnere adjoins the Conrad last week because of rain, but notwithstanding that difficulty, the progress was pronounced as satis- factory. The footings for the eight piers that are required to support the super-structure at its high point garage.

Conrad gets the property to enlarge his garage. The price was not stated. Wilcox and Kunard handled the deal. Mrs. Harriett Gait sold to William J.

E. Webber.a seven room, Dutch i "iJlrl A 1L-0 llltl i i i across the Wabash tracks, were ex- colom.al home at 1589 West Forrest. i pected to be completed Saturday. Forms are in construction from the i pier on south for the lesser i span to connect with the abutments. North of the railroad, excavating I and pouring of footings is proceed- It has a long living room, fireplace, hardwood floors, large master bed room on the second floor, is on a corner lot 81 by 112 feet with garage, much shrubbery and fruit.

The rear of this lot, 55 by 81 feet, was then sold to Charles W. Stouffer, who ing north toward the abutments, the 0 "taprove hb part at once siripK nf which are-in. leavmc the fac- Ferry Makes Statement. In the account of the assault charge against Frank Ferry of Warrensburg by Harold Batchelder published last week, Mr. Ferry has stated that Batchelder did not call at the Ferry home as stated in article, but that Mr.

Ferry and family were stopped on the road and that Mr. Ferry did not return blows and that Mr. Batchelder had seen his "child each week from November to May but had refused the privilege of taking his child home each month. IThe entire valuation in the deals was CLINTON MAN BUYS. sides of which are in, leaving the fac ing yet to be laid around $10,000.

N. Gorham and The contractors have, most of thcj handled the deal Webber buys reinforcing steel and materials on the the house for a home ground ready for operation, construction should proceeding regularly E. E. Swam sold to William Evey of Clinton, a six-room modern house and short lot at 635 West Division street, the purchaser buying for a home at a price not stated and already having taken possession. Bennett and Gulick made the sale.

from this point, it was stated Saturday. 15 GOVERNORS VISIT DETROIT Detroit, July 23-- (A.P.)-- Detroit was host today to fifteen governors here for a few hours en route for Mackinac Island, where they will attend the annual conference of governors as of the state of Michigan. Following a noon luncheon as guest of Mayor John W. Smith of Detroit the party will leave for Mackinac on a chartered steamer. Governor Fred W.

Green of Michigan welcomed the governors here. This same realty firm sold for Wal- to Torrence park. One is on Folk street and Locust and was bought from the Powers estate for $700. Two lots were on Grand avenue at Folk street. Prices were not stated.

Both dealt for investment. house on a full lot with double garage at 257 East Olive street, the week ago by Mrs. Ewing to Mrs. Ora street and were bought from Charles Mueller Blair. The price on this, Koschinski for $700.

These were va- propertv was not stated. B. B. Burns can lots and as they are in ft sec- Realty Co. made the deal.

tion the city that is being built up H. A. Hoyles trader to Raymond was seen that they should be Bernius, a six room, part modern bought now if at all. house on a full lot at 1127 East Olive Co bb and Odor sold to George N. for a seven room, part modern house Gony- 0r Miss Mable Gripe, a lot 50 and full lot at 1442 North Calhoun by 106 feet in the 1600 block Forest avenue and will at once begin erect- ing 'for Mr.

Gony a six room Colonial sold to Conrad P. home with fire place, the usual built- Kaiser a five room, part modern features, and a garage. R. B. Caldwell sold to A.

M. Cobb a lot 60 by 130 feet on South West- purchas'er buying for a home at a lawn avenue in Dennis addition. The price not stated. The Burns Realty sale was handled by Cobb and Odor. Co.

made the deal. IN KENWOOD ADDITION. P. Downing, owner of the new Kenwood addition east of the 2200 and 2300 block North Water street, Entertains For Complimenting Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Burtschi and Louis Burtschi, who with N. A. Burtschi, all of Chickasaw, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.

A. Brinkoetter and Miss Selma Shultz, Miss Teresa Freischlag, 1520 East Main street, Saturday eve- ning entertained a number of in her home. The was spent in dancing and MVCM! tables pf bridge. ThU om a aeries of parties In their boner the last Min Wilmette BrMmetter entertained Wednesday erentnc with a plento and swimming party. Other are planned for toe coming Hundreds of Decatur women nrc effecting marked economies in gas, cook Setter meals with less labor and attention and 'have cooler kitchens because they chose i remarkable range.

Convenient Terms --A Hear to Pay I CHAMBERS Firefcss Rangeg Actually With the Gas Turned Off Only -women who have used thr Chambers Range can appreciate what "cooking with the gas turned off" really means. The Chambers actually does- tlijs. Cuts gas bills in two by using retained heat. Also keeps the kitchen cool. We suggest that you see a Chambers before you buy.

It's the range you'll eventually own. Gill Davis The Household Finance Store 154 Merchant Street Fred Sails For North Making Trip Through Canada, Alaska. frrtl Miirhninn who attended the i om diium in Denver, r.lii i i sailed Saturday from I a i i i fur Vancouver from hr i KH tn Alnr.kn rrturnin.T i I I nf Cntiniln. From Drn- Mi i i i i vi-nt lo Portland. i n- i IK- 1'ninvpil salmon ir.

I he river. FIVE ENLisflN S. NAVY HERE Mill Hr Stilt (irrat Station For Training. men been accepted In I i i clav! by (lie Detalur navy i i i i a mi) for United States us in circllm: to an ant i i i i hv Anton i in i i i nf Ue- i I I i i i i IT- i i i i i i i i br srnl a a i i i i Great I Ill i i months a i i IXTIKI i will be as- 10 mrlin.ii poitv Aca M. Trout- nian, 111(1 Clinkin.

Decatur; ami Wvdlck, 740 W.I'M I a will be Kent to the I i i lleet at San Olif KBIIM Osbornr. 137 WiVcr, IJemtiir; Benjamin J. KaM Decntur; nnd Teild' III. will be i I I a school a TALK I BEN Cash Buyers Waiting Have you property you want to sell? If your price 'and 'terms are right we have buyers waiting. Clients desire to' close deals on the following properties immediately: 1.

Seven-room modern home, with three, 'bedrooms, in west end; must be close in and in good neighborhood and priced at a bargain. 2. Wanted, rooming house; close in; prefer North a i street. Have throe buyers for five and six-room modern bungalows on terms of from cash to (1 0 a also buyer' good a near Decatur. BEN F.

AGAY "The Home Seller" SUITE 724 GUSHARD BUILDING PHONE MAIN 493 ICE CREAM FREEZERS Two-quart, luiill, wood pail, steel a Two-quart, galvanized Two-quart, double motion Four-quart, triple motion Other Freezers at Reasonable Prices. R. A A It A 1133 North Water Main 2692 90c $2.80 $4.60 QUAKER BURNOIL STOVES Garages, Parlors and Cabinet Style Heaters BURNS FUEL OIL Noiseless Odorless Convenient Clean CONSTANT, EVEN HEAT 24 HOURS A DAY Demonstrated at Polar Tee Company July 26th to 30th A. B. Moberly 110 i i i a Decatnr, 111.

Builders' Correct Hardware For Your Particular Home PENN The a i a i and pride in a new home, regardless of cost, i-iimcs largely attractive i and serviceable hardware. Tbe a a i Comp a has df-sigiicd and a a i i i hardware a adds the most a and service 1 and a i i every of a i The part i a home i i he sat- i i i PEN.N design nnd i i A very large percentage of Decatur homes are being equipped i 1'ENN hardware; and, if you arc a i i a i building, we i i you to examine our samples. Design--Service--Taste--Harmony R. M. Black A A 1133 North Water Phone Main 2692 No roof maintenance until 1947-- "And the tiir- fare ihit mof it jnH of th why It will UM 20 'TVAKE a 20-year vacation JL from roof trouble and roof maintenance expense.

You can do just that--when we apply a Barrett Specification Roof to your building. With that roof, you'll get a Guaranty Bond which you against repair expense for the next 20 years. But 20 years is not the end --not by any means. Service records show that roofs of this type built 35 and rrjore years ago are still weathertight. Our long experience in the roofing business is at your service.

Come in- and talk it over. SPECIFICATION ROOFS Industrial Roofing Contractors "WE AID THE BUILDER" M7-S11 Eait Prairie Avenue III. Main 3024 for Che last time; E-ROOF for the last time and money from vtrf start, btcausa now you don't have to tear off the old shingles. You can lay Johns-Manvflle right on top of them. You eliminate the chance of damage to piaster or furniture upstairs in case of sodden rain while the work in pregreaa.

No fuss, no muss, no litter, no damage to flower beds near the house, no inconvenience at afl. And double roof will your upper room wanner in winter and cooler in summer. Johns-Manviflf Asbestos Shingles last as lonj the building they protect Because they're made of asbestos fibre and Portland Cement, they simply cannot rot or born, win not warp, ourl or aplit; never rot or dry out and never need paint Re-roof for the last time and increase the value of year bufldiof Johns-Manvffle Asbestos Shingles transform an old roof into one that is attractive, fire-proof and permanent which OH ttoty. A toatfiat tot ef aafenMtfM ftt Aom crawm. Wiitt, ttB or PRODUCTS AND SERVICE.

SLATE, TILE, ASBESTOS AND BUILT-UP ROOFS. SHEET METAL WORK, GUTTERS, VENTILATORS. PHONE MAIN 6121 ASBESTOS AND ROOFING COMPANY 1036 North Water Street Decatur, HI. KING-LAR ASBESTOS AND ROOFING COMPANY, CLINTON, ILL. Confidence Based On Quality The first homes built by Watson were small, but uniformly excellent.

So excellent were they, in fact, that the attention of people interested in larger and more pretentious homes began to be attracted to Watson Service. Thus, step by step, confidence in this service was built, until today there are more than 400 Watson-Built Homes, of every type and size, distributed over the various residential sections of Decatur. QUALITY, both in materials and workmanship, is the dominant feature of these homes, thus justifying the title of "The Quality Group" which has been so fittingly applied to them. "Built by AT SOX Means Built RIGHT" CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER 777 West Cushing Main 3623 Heated With GAS The cost of heating this house with Gas last Winter was Heat Your Home With GAS Gas Heating is the greatest single convenience with which a home can be equipped. ture you wish, whether Ihe weather outdoors bitterly cold or merely chilly- And gas is clean.

There it nn fuel storage whosoever; no coal or ashes to shovel; no or dirt; no oily vapors or odors: no mine of roaring oil flames; none of Ihc of other fuels. -FOR AN ESTIMATE AS TO HOW MUCH IT WILL COST TO HEAT YOUR HOME WITH GAS Coolness at night when you are sleeping; the heat automatically turned up in the morning, before you rise, so that a warm, comfortable home is ready for your dressing and for breakfast! Absolute freedom from all heating cares and fuel worries. 1 room can be kept at the exact tempera- CALL MAIN 1- I 124 South Water Street Illinois Power and Light Corporation Phone Main 1 lEWSPAPERI iNEWSPA'FERr.