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MR. AND MRS LEECH CELEBRATE Aged Couple Receive Friends Saturday In Commemoration of Golden Wedding -Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Saturday celebrated their golden wedding anniverBary at their residence, 607 East Jefferson street.

The hours were from 2 to 4, 4 to 6, and 7 to 9 o'clock. Their son, John Leech, who will undoubtedly be restored to the position of public printer, was present at the celebration. Robert K. Leech, both in point of advanced years and duration of residence, one of the oldest citizens of Bloomington, which has been his home nearly half a century, is now passing his sunset period in the seclusion of the family circle, the object of unfeigned respect and warm regard of a wide circle of friends. Mr.

Leech is' a native of the state of Pennsylvania, where he was born in McKeesport, September 2, 1830, a son of James and Dorcas (McKee) Leech, being one of a family of nine children. James Leech was also a Pennsylvanian' by birth, the home of his childhood being in the vicinity of McKeesport. His wife's birthplace was in Indiana county, Pennsylvania. Both spent their entire lives in that state, the occupation of James Leech being that of a farmer. Politically he was an advocate of the principles of the Republican party.

In religion he and his wife were adherents of the Baptist faith. Robert K. Leech was reared on his father's farm obtaining his education in the common schools. In early manhood a he followed farming. but at a later period learned the trade of a mason, and has been engaged in that occupation during the greater part of his life.

In 1861, he settled in McLean county, Illinois, taking up his residence at Bloomington, where he worked at his trade for many years. Mr. Leech was a soldier in the civil war, having enlisted August 25, 1862. in Company Ninety-fourth regiment. Illinois volunteer infantry, with which he served until the close of the war.

His company commander was Cart. Denison. and under him he' took part in the battles of Gordon Grove, Vicksburg and Florida. On March 20. 1859.

Mr. Leech was marriage with Elizabeth Mikel. who WaS born in Ohio, a daughter of William and Catherine (Warner) Mikel. In 1861. the of Mr.

coch settled in McLean county on a farm consisting of 160 acres. Before the death of William Mikel he bad ndded nearly 1.000 acres to the purchase, He died in 1879 at the age of 66 years. His widow survived until They had a family of thirteen coildren. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs.

Leech, as follows: Lenna, Nor na, James W. (deceased), John and Kate (deceased.) In polities Mr. Leech, has long been a steadfast Republican, and is still an actire member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He and I his wife are communicants of the Baptist church. Mr.

Leech is the owner of the house and lot at 607 East street: where, after an extended. busy and useful life; he is now passing his days in comfortable retirement. He is in receipt of a suitable pension from the government, which he gallantle fought 1 to sustain, and enjoys the respect. confidence and good will of all classes in the community, of which he has so long been a member. Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Masters and daughter, Miss Edith, of Petersburg, have arrived to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Masters' parents.

Their son. John S. Leech, of Washington, D. arrived yesterday noon, and for the first time in many years the family will be reunited today. Relatives are also expected from Downs, Springfield.

Decatur and other points. Mr. and Mrs. T. A.

Marteeny and Mrs. Agnes. Leech Horton, of Chicago, have arrived as have also Miss Hatfield. of South Dakota and Mr. George Baker, of.

Leon, where Mr. and Mrs. Leech were married. Mra. Susan.

Baker, mother of Mr. Baker, who 1s here and Givens, of Iowa, are both advanced in years and unable. to make the journey. Both were present at the wedding of Miss Mikel and Mr. Leech fifty years ago today.

One 1s now 90 years old and the other 70. Basket Ball Record, -Colfax Press: -The Colfax high school basket ball team has just finished a very successful season In basket ball, having won twelve games and lost four. Following are the games played this year. One game was forfeited by Gibson: Games at Home. Colfax, 68; Delavan, 22.

Colfax, 22; Lexington, 29. Colfax, 31; Eureka, 23. Colfax. 80; Chatsworth, G. Colfax, 44; Piper City, 11.

Colfax, 13; Fairbury, 8. Colfax, Gibson, 0. Games Away From Home. 47; Cooksville, 2. Colfax, 48; Gibson, 14, Colfax, 18; Piper City, 9, Colfax, 52; Chatsworth, 12.

Colfax. 29; Lexington, 42.. Colfax, 88; Danvers. 11, Colfax, 30; Mt. Sterling, 21.

Colfax, Bloomington, 35. Colfax, 28; Pontiac, 56. Married In Chicago. -Lexington Lucy Rider went to Chicago on the Denver, Wednesday, and was married the same day to Mr. Harry Mra.

John. Muffley is a daughter of the bride. The groom ownS A fine place in the city, which will be their future home. The Unit-Journal extends congratulations and good wishes. Fiftieth Anniversary.

-Chenoa and Mrs. W. T. Owen, of this city, celebrated their Aftleth wedding anniversary Wednesday. The families of Mrs.

Owen's sons, A. B. Seroging. of Lexington, and H. L.

Scrogin, of this city, gathered to assist toem on the culmination of this happy event. A magnificent banquet was provided by those who come and a happy social time en joyed. There are remarkable facts concerning the event that are seldom ever renlized. Mr. Owen is 83 years of age and his wife 18 85.

Both were tarried before and by the first marriage Mr. Owen had three children; and by her first marriage Mrs. Owen had two children. These children are all living. Mr.

and Mrs. Owen are in fair health for people of their advanced age. A Chenoa Wedding. Chenea Clipper ver very pretty wedding occurred Inst evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

John E. Wightman when the lives of their daughter, Mrs. Henrietta E. Groesbeck, and Mr. Mnurice Monroe, were united.

Rev. E. F. Hoke performed the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs.

Monroe are among the most highly respected citizens of Chenoa, being identifed with church, social and business interests, Mr. Monroe has been vice-presldent and cashier of the Farmers' bank for several years. They will continue to reside in this cay, where they have a host of friends, who wish them every happiness. Verdist for Thousand. -Christian J.

Schmalfleld recetred of. $1.000 from the Jury that heard the evidence In his salt for $10,000 nealust the Peoria Eastern raftrond. The suit was brought to secure damages tor tie death of the wife of the plaintiff and was the second suit tried towing the accident of Febriary 20, Mr. Schmalfleld received a verdict for injuries to himself and that case has been appealed. The finding of the Jury Saturday was followed by a motion for new trial.

New Trial in Gould Case. Judge Harris Snturday allowed a new trial in the suit brought by Helen Gould apsinet John F. Welch. A verdict for the plaintiff for $50 was given at the trial of the case. The suit was brought to collect commissions for negotiating a property sale.

Parents of a Boy. -Mr. and Mre. T. J.

Rust, of Randolph the parents of a boy, born Sunday are morning. Mrs. Rust was formerly Mins Drustila Camp, teacher at Raymond scheel SAY 1249 .0139 REV. A. C.

BYERLY 16 DEAD. After Three Months' Illness End Ca Came at Springfield--Other Mortuary Matters. -Rev. A. C.

Byerly, a graduate of the Wesleyan university, and a minister well known among the Methodists of BloomIngton and thruout the Illinois conferene, died in Springfeld Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Russell Johnson. His death resulted from a three months' illness with catarrh of the stomach and gailstones. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Russell Johnson and Miss Julia Byerly, both of Springfield, and one son, Lawrence Byerly, of Clinton.

Ill. Born in 1845 in Johnson county, Indiana, Alexander Clay Byerly came to this state while very young. At the age of 19 he enlisted for service in the war of the rebelion. At that time, January 1, 1864, man were needed in the Mississlupt marine brigade, and he was stationed for duty 011 the gunboat John Rain. This boat plied the Mississippi, going up and down, in continual search of the enemy.

The life hard and the enemy treacherous, but never was Byerly known to complain. In the winter of 1865-66. in a little church called Rucker's chapel, in Wilson township. De Witt county, named after the minister, Rev. J.

C. Rucker, who had led him into the fold, young Eyerly publicly proclaimed himself a Christian man. From then on his life's work was a ateady growth in working for God and the church. He nad joined the Methodist persuasian and so to complete his education he naturally chose a Methodist collega, and in the spring of 1867 he entered the Illinois Wesleyan In Bloomington. His purpose in life now was to become minister of the gospel and he worked hard to make himself proficient in all things necessary for this while in college.

In the spring of 1871 he received his degree of A. B. and three years later was given that of A. M. Early in his ministerial service he was chosen one of the conference trustees a position of great honor and trust.

In 1904 he was A delegate to the highest tribunal of the Methodist church, the general conference held that year in Los Angeles, Cal. He was presiding elder of two different districts, that of Champaign and of Springfield. His first pastorate was in Twin Grove, 111. From the church there he went to Covel and then to Gibson City, McLean, Green Valley, Tolono, Virden, Urbana and then was given the well known Vincent street M. E.

church in Quincy. From Quincy he went to Springfield. He was transferred from that city to Lincoln and from Lincoln to Delavan, which was his last charge. Rev. A.

C. Byerly was married three times. His first wife was Miss Julia Moore, daughter of Rev. W. H.

I. Moore of the Illinois conference. To this union were born three children, Mrs. Russell Johnson and Miss Julia Byerly, of Springfield, and Lawrence Byerly, of Clinton. This wife died in 1898.

In 1900 the Rev. Mr. Byerly married Miss Alice Sudduth, who died in 1904 at Citronelle, Ala. On December 6. 1906, he was married to Mrs.

Anna N. Giberson, of Carlinville, who survives him. Death of Wilson Houser. -Relatives in this city received word of the death of Mr. Wilson Houser at his home in Los Angeles, Cal.

Mr. Houser has not been a resident of McLean county for the past twenty years, but has a large number of triends and relatives here who will remember him and will regret to hear of his death. The last letter received from him was to the effect that he was in good health and the message stating that he was dead was a sheck. No particulars of the death were given. The deceased was In his 71st year and was the HON of Jonathan and Susan Houser, who were early settlers in Randolph township.

Here Wilson Houser grew to manhood and for a good many years lived on a farm near the old family place. He went wast some twenty years ago and while Away was successful as a business man. In the year 1861 Mr. Houser was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Stewart, who was the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Hanley Stewart. both well known residents of BloomIngton. Mrs. Houser died in 1903.

In June, 1908, Mr. Houser married again. taking for his wife Mrs. Isabella C. Rucker.

who survives. No children were born to either union. The deceased was A brother of the late Mrs. F. M.

Funk, of this city. Mr. Houser is survived by two brothers, John, of Los Angeles, and Anderson, whose home is in Bellingham, Wash, Mrs. Belle Rector. a sister, lives In Los Angeles, and there 18 also an adopted daughter, Alba.

Mr. Harrison Houser, of Randolph, is a cousin of the deceased. COLFAX COUPLE ELOPES Departure of Mrs. Gilbert Wilson and Lew Shaw Created a Sensation When It Was. Learned.

-The town of Collax was full of excitement last Friday when it became public that Mrw. Gilbert Wilson, of that place, had ieft her home: and family and had 4 departed for the south acompanied by two grips and Lew Shaw, a inan who had been paying some attention to Mrs. Wilson for some weeks past. Pie hugband of the woman stated Friday that his wife had signed his name 10 a check for 150. witch she.

had cashed at the Colfax bank and that she had called in a girl to care for the three small children and had then packed her clothing and departed. Mr. Wilson said that Shaw was his wite's companion in the journey which wAs commenced Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs.

Wilson were until recently residents of this elty, During the camp meeting last summer Mrs. Wilson claimed to have had an unpleasant experience which led to the arrest of a well known mitt of this city on criminal charge. There was on Indictment found against the man, but this wats later nolted. The Wilsors moved to Colfax last fall and during the recent revivals there Mrs. Witson was converted and joined the M.

E. church. She 18 a 9001 locking woman 25 or 30 years old. Mr. Wiison 008 formerly a conductor on the street cars in this city, and now works for Garner, a dairyman living south of Colfax.

Shaw, former resident of Colfax, has been away for some time, returning there about three weeks ago. He is about 23 years old and has never been a cradit to the city. IS MADE ARCHDEACON. Rev. Mr.

Areson, Formerly, of This City, Accepts Position as Archdeacon of North Carolina. -Word has been received that Rev. Mr. Areson, former rector of St. thews church, has been made archdeacon nf North Carolina.

According to Dr. Stires, of Grace church, and Dr. Huntington, of 8t. Thomas', both of New York City, upon whose advice the position was accepted. the Held la one of the most prominent outside of New York.

His many friends both in and out of the church will be alad, tho 16t surprised. that a man of Mr. Areson's ability should thus be recognized. Parents of a Girl. Mr.

and Mrs. W. J. Warmbler, of South Main street in Normal, are the parents of a girl, born Sunday morning. Near Death in Big Pond.

It was thrilling experience to Mrs. Ida Soper to face death. "For years severe lung trouble gave me Intense suffering." she writes, "and several tines nearly caused my death. All remedies tasted and doctors 1 was Incurable. maid Then Dr.

King's New Discovery brought quick relief and a cure so permanent that have not been troubied in twelve years." Mra. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa. It works wonder in Coughs and Colds, Sore Lungs, Hemorrhages, LaGrippe, Asthma. Croup, Whooping Cough and all chial affections and $1. Trial bottie 10c.

Guaranteed by Harry W. Glesse, Moore's Drug Store, A. N. Rinchart, W. Shorthose, Co.

THE TOWNSHIP NOMINATIONS Republicans and Democrats at Different Points Held Primaries and Caucuses Completing Nominations for the Election, April 6.. -Last Saturday township nominations were made in those townships that had not previously filed tickets. Selections made subject to the consideration of voters at the regular township election on Tuesday, April 6, are as follows. Dale Township. Republican Thomas Supervisor, collector, George Charles Park; assessor, Subke; commissioner of highways, J.

B. Enlow; justice of the peace (two to elect), Jake Sholty and W. L. Wilson; constables (two to elect), Charles Hotchkiss and Louie Peutsch; school trustee, Pulaski McSee. Democratic- Supervisor, E.

L. Hougham; clerk, Edwin Barclay; assessor, L. F. Quinn; collector, Million; road commissioner, F. B.

Johnson; justices the peace, A. P. Benjamin, C. W. Hutchison; constables, J.

R. Hill, P. A. Givens; school trustee, L. W.

Kaufman. Gridley Township. Republican--Clerk, William Niergarth; assessor. Milton flown; collector, Austin King; highway commissioners, John Nicholson, George Spear; justices of the peace, Joe Walker, I. Clayton.

Democratic-Clerk, C. J. Huston; assessor, J. W. Manker; collector, Henry Blessman; highway commissioners, G.

Reeves, Mat. Dooley; justices of the peace, Dr. Thomas Moate, William Reeves: constables, A. D. Sedekum, Jay Andrews.

Hudson 1 Township. Republican-Supervisor, R. A. Ensign; collector, George Blumme; assessor, M. L.

Ramseyer; clerk, E. M. Ramsey; justices of the peace, William Silvey, C. I. Myers: constables, J.

H. Cox, Peter Bailey; commissioner, Frank Hinshaw; school trustee, A. J. Abrams; poundmaster, Clark Wallace, Democratic-Supervisor, T. Raycraft; clerk, T.

F. Condon; assessor, J. M. Blough: collector, W. P.

May; highway commissioner, Henry Grove: justices of the peace, G. W. Gastman, W. JI. Shiner; school trustee, E.

J. Harris; conThomas Stephens; S. W. Thomas; poundmaster, Christ. Meredith.

Blue Mound Township. Republican--Assessor, W. L. Smith; collector, J. Vincent; road commissioner, Fred Zable: school trustee, J.

C. Wilson, constable, Guy Walker; justices of the peace, A. M. Grady; William Lausterer, clerk, C. A.

Brown. Democratic- Assessor. John Steward; collector, John Wissmiller; road cornmissioner, Mike Kerber; school trustee, K. Sutter: constable, Wesley Downey; justice of the peace, A. M.

Grady; clerk, George Wissmiller. Money Creek Township. Republican--Supervisor, Joseph Hefner; clerk, Orville Roseman: assessor, A. Flesher; collector, E. E.

Buzard; highway commissioner, F. B. Hamlow: school trustee, Sellers; justices of the peace, A. Hainline and Jesse Haworth; constable, John Botkin. Whte Oak Township.

People's-Supervisor, George Hinshaw: collector. J. W. Zook; clerk. J.

W. Zonk: commissoners of highways, Jacob Schad and 8. L. Stutzman; constables, Clyde Carlock and Miles Hayslip; assessor, Jacob Ropp; justices of the peace, H. Hostettler and R.

E. Moore, Prohibition-Supervisor, S. F. Maurer; assessor, R. A.

Carlock; highway commissioner. Ellis McCreight and Walter Repp; justices of th epeace, J. K. Esh and H. Sumpter, constable, Clyde Carloek; clerk, Lewis Schwartz.

Bellflower Township. Republican -Supervisor, F. B. Houghand collector, R. N.

Jenkins; assessor, Walter Parks; commissioner, Hatch Flint: justice of the peace, E. H. Fulter: constable, W. Siegmund; clerk, Robert McIntyre. Democratic -Supervisor, I.

N. Rinehart: collector. W. D. HIll; assessor, Ed.

Williams; commissioner, Mayo Golden: justice of the pence, Peace A. Burnett; clerk, T. S. Innia. Arrowsmith Township.

Republican-Clerk, C. E. McClure; 85- sensor, John Manahan: collector, C. W. Brown: constables, T.

H. Greenfield and F. M. Howard; justice of the peace. W.

T. Eicher and W. W. Lane; road commissioner, G. A.

Bullta; school trustee, W. I. Curtis. Democratic- Clerk. C.

E. Caldwell: a8- sessor, Lewis Lauritson: coilector, William A. Scott: constables, C. R. Nace and Ernest Kinney: justices of the peace, S.

P. Ashby and W. P. Kirkpatrick; road commissioner. I.

A. Keller; school trustes, A S. Bane. Martin Township. A.

C. Stagner 104: assessor. Robert Henline, 104: collector, Edward Downey 21, Scott Phillips 85, Bud Woodward 12; highway commissioner, I. S. Finchan 66, Ralph Hutchinson 55: school trustee.

J. M. Pratt 102: justice of the pence, C. D. Burns 100; constable, P.

E. Erown S1, Frank Teagler 66. Randolph Township. Republican Supervisor, Charles Allen: clerk. C.

C. Brown; assessor, Jasper Andrews; collector, William Myers; commissioner of highways, Scott Ross; Justices of the peace, William Munson and Grant Tory, constable, Lee Thompson, Democratic Supervisor, John A. Freeman; clerk, Wilber T. Teeminger; 88808- sor, William Cunningham: collector, F. A.

Ball: highway commissioner, E. A. Riley; justices of the peace, Wilson Scott and Benjamin Rust; constables, J. M. Draper and O.

B. Eseninger. Mr. Allen, Republican nominee for supervisor, is the present incumbent. Mr.

Freeman, the Democratic candidate for the same office, is the son-In-law cf the late J. 0. Davis, who was supervisor for so many years, Danvers Township. Democratic-Supervisor, Levi Johnston: clerk, Oscar Sebastian; assessor, Arnold Unzicker: collector, Lloyd Radcliffe; commissioner of highways, Anton Dirks; justices of the pence, A. H.

Naftxiger and Frank Simpson; constables, George B. Dunlap and J. F. Skaggs; poundmaster. Tobias Dehner.

Chenoa Township. H. L. Serogin town clerk, A. J.

Statler: assessor, H. Scrogin: collector, David Whiteside; highWay commissioner, Thomas Cloter: justice of the peace, two. H. J. Forney, 8.

F. Porter: constables, B. M. Winklepleck and M. Yeltz.

Supervisor, Ferd Jontry; town clerk, Fritz Ramsdorf: assessor, E. A. Dillon; collector. Michael Clooney; highway commissioner, George Engle; Justices of the peace, two, M. F.

Quinn and A. 0. Rupp; constable, two, David Rosshart and John Powers; school trustee, Henry Lille. Quite a contest was waged on the Democratic ticket for highway commie. stoner and a large vote was The Republicans had quite large vote out.

but there was no particular contest. H. J. Forney and S. F.

Porter, who recefred the nominations for justice of the peace, withdrawn their name from have ticket. Jacob Moschel the present supervisor. who has held the office three for terms, refused to be a candidate again. Real Transfers. the wartantz deeds filed for -Among record Saturday were the following: Sarah E.

Daris to Charles Wits. 7, for 11,400. east half first addition to Anchor. Frank. Ryburn Jacob F.

Baler for 812,800. 84 acres section Downs townshir. weston Man Licensed to Preach. week at the lifincts conference -Last of the United Evangelical church, held in Stockte IlL, ten sere preach the compel. others being Mr.

Johan Moerner, of aid PASSING OF WELL KNOWN RESIDENTS. James J. Gravette, Sabina Sackett and James Brock, All Old Residents, and Mrs. Mary E. Zimmerman Are Mourned.

-Mr. James J. Gravette, one of the older residents of McLean county, died Sunday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Walters, two and a half miles north of Danvers, in Dry Grove township, aged 83 years. end came following an illness of two months due to the general debilities of old age.

Mr. Gravette waS born November 4, 1825 in Clark county, and came to McLean county in 1880. He resided on a farm north of Carlock until about twelve years ago when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. James Walters. He was the father of two children, Mrs.

Walters, and a son who died eleven years ago. He was a member of the Christian church of East Wnite Oak. Funeral of Mrs. Mary Zimmerman. -The funeral of Mrs.

Mary E. Gildersleeve Zimmerman who died Friday afternoon at her home, five miles southwest of Gridley, was held on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church in Hudson, conducted by Rev. Mr.

Lord. The service was very impressive and the audience was one of the largest ever seen at a funeral in that place. The music was furnished by a chorus choir. The interment was in Hudson cemetery the following bearing the casket to the grave: Messrs H. M.

Cox, Jame Hinthorn, James Keller, R. A. Ensign, Joseph Fall and 0. H. Archibald.

The deceased was a member of the well known Gildersleeve family of Hudson and moved from there to the farm in the vicinity of Gridley a year ago. Sne had been suffering for several years with a complication of ailments, but was able to attend to her household duties until last, Christmas when she was taken very sick, and had been in exceedingly poor health ever since. The deceased was but 34 years of age, and had lived in the vicinity of Hudson all her life. Mrs. Zimmerman was the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Isaac Gildersleeve. She was born in Hudson June 2, 1875, was married to Harry Zimmerman April 4, 1894. To this union was born three, children, Ethel May 14 years; Florence Marle 12 years; Gladys Jane, 10 years. Mr.

and Mrs. Zimmerman and daughter Ethel united with Hudson M. E. church February, 1908. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, ner parents.

also two brothers. Joseph D. and Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hinshaw of Hudson and Mrs. Eva Trimmer of Booneville, Mo.

Sabina Sackett Is Dead. -Mr. Sabina Sackett, another of the pioneers of this county, passed a away in death Friday night at 10:30 o'clock at his home near Arrowsmith, aged 80 years. Altho he had been in poor health for some time his final illness was only of two days duration, the end being directly due to a stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered Thursday. The decedent was born in Delaware county, March 22, 1828 and his hood days were passed in that locality.

At the age of 23 he came with his parents to Illinois, making the trip in a wagon and settling near Twin Grove, this county. On April 17, 1855 Mr. Sackett was married to Miss Martha Hill and to the union six children were born, four of whoni survive, viz: William and Effle May, both of Bloomington, James and Seth of Arrowsmith. In December 1865 Mr. Sackett moved to a farm near Arrowsmith, where he continued to live ever afterwards.

He was one of the first in that vicinity of that town to clear and improve his farm and as far as known he was the only old settler that was living on the farm that he originally improved. He is also survived by a brother, Charles of Greenfield, and five sisters, Josephine Hayward, Sarah WIlls, Lydia Stears, Maris Barney, all of Jasper, and Katherine Curros of Iowa: also fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Sackett was, any honest, upright man, Itind, and considerate in his home and of a jovial disposition. It could also he said of him that he was a good citizen For sometime he had felt that his end WAS approaching and recently in conversation with members of His family he EXpressed his readiness for the summons.

Passing of James Brock. -James Brock died at his residence in Leroy, Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, after a lingering illness dating back more than year, altho he was confined to his bed for only a short time. Mr. Brock was born In Granger county, January 7, 1833. He spent the early part of his life upon farm, but began teaching at 17 vears of age and was engaged during the fall and winter for A period of eight years and worked on the farm during his vacations.

He moved with his family to Illinois in January 1861 locating on A farm four miles southenst of Bloomington. The following spring he rented land and for four years farmed in that vieinity, In 1865 he located on a farm of 110 acres In West township, which he had purchased. Here he lived until 170 when he sold this and bought 140 acres, the large farm he owned for many years and where he lived until he moved to Leroy a few years ago, after he had accumulated a competency. Mr. Brock was married to Miss Rachel Alkin of Granger county, on January 6, 1854.

There were four children born to this family; Emily May, who died nt 2 years of age, and Enoch Brock, an attorney of Bloomington, Mrs. Sarah F. Harrison, of Normal, and Mrs. Rachel Null, of Leroy, who together, with the wife survive. Mr.

Brock was a man of more than ordinary intelligence and judgment model in his business methods and ns a farmer. He was a man universally respected for his Integrity. In politics he was a Democrat, and a leadIng man in the councils of his party. THEIR SILVER WEDDING. Twenty- Fifth Anniversary of Mr.

and Mrs. M. B. Jones. -An interesting event among Alton trainmen circles Saturday was the celebration of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr.

and Mrs. M. B. Jones at their home 1207 North Lee street. Mr.

Jones is the veteran switch engine foreman of the Alton yards and is prominent in the brotherhood of trainmen. The couple were married in Corning, N. March 20. 1884. They came to Bloomington In 1896 and have since resided here.

The couple have four children: Louls in the navy: Major, Jr. switching in the local yards and Misses Ethel and Mildred at home. Saturday afternoon the Neighbors club were entertatined by the couple. Each person present told of their wedding and gave on Interesting Incident in connection. A two course luncheon was served.

Mrs, Fred Beckman assisting Mrs. Jones. In the evening. the ladles auxiliary of B. of R.

T. were entertained. a two course luncheon being served. The evening was delightfully spent in social diversions and the host and hostess were given many handsome gifts testifying to the esteem in which they are held. The ant town guests comprised Former Conductor C.

A. Pettus and wife, now Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. A. A.

Jones, of Chicago, also formerly of this city. Real Estate Transfers. E. -Thomas to Karte D. Reeves, for 54.000, 50 acres in section 7, Funk's Grove townshin.

Jchn M. Sager to P. 11. Hanson, for 1, 52.830, 59 acres in section ilodson township. John W.

Corp to Adten M. Parsons, for $4,500, pouth to feet of lot 14, block 34, Western addition. It Saved His Leg. "Al thought r'a lose my log." writes J. A.

Swenson. Watertown, Wis, years that 15 doctors could not cure, bad last tall me up. Toes Bucklen's Arnies Salve cored it sound and Infallible for Skin Eruptions Eccema, Salt Rolls, Fever Sorea, Burns, Scalds Cats and Piles. ate Harry W. Girse, Moot Drag Store, T.

Dunn CAPT. KANAN DEAD. Long Time Friend of Capt. Riebsame, Who is Now Only Survivor of First Post. -Capt.

C. Riebsame, of this city, received a telegram Friday announcing the death, In Decatur, of Capt. M. F. Kanan, an old time friend and army comrade, and the the last survivor except himself of the organizers of the first Grand Army post In the United States.

For the past few years there have been but three survivors of this organization, Capt. Riebsame, Capt. Kanan and Mr. I. N.

Coltrin. The last named died some months ago, and now with the death of Capt. Kanan, there is left the Bloomington man, Capt. Riebsame, as the only survivor of the Post, No. 1.

Death Was Sudden. The death of Capt. Kanan was sudden, altho he had not been in good health for some years. Three weeks ago he survived what appeared to be an attack of heart failure, but when the second ati tack came yesterday morning he expired before the doctors arrived. His Life Story, M.

F. Kanan was born near Troy, N. 71 years ago. His ancestors were Irish. He came to Decatur early the '50's.

He was a clerk in a store his the early years in Decatur. He enlisted at Decatur, in the Fortyfirst regiment, Col. I. C. Pugh's regiment.

April 8. 1862, he was made captain of Company A. After the war he returned to Decatur and went into business, becoming connected with the Decatur Furniture Company, first as bookkeeper. About 1880 he was made secretary-treasurer of that organization and held that position until it went out of business. He was mayor from 1885 till 1891 and after that he was setate senator.

He WAs president of the Decatur Club one year, being elected in 1905. Capt. Kanan and Miss Jane McClellan, of Decatur, were married at Kansas City, November 12, 1903. The widow survives him and is the only near relatve. Capt.

Kanan was always prominent in the Republican party and was half a century one of the most influential memebrs of this section. His administration as mayor is often spoken as among the best in a business way that Decatur ever had. Death of Mrs. Trindle. -The death of Mrs.

Mary E. Trindle occurred Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her brother, Prof. Wilbert Ferguson, on North East street. Death came as 11 result of a long illness with cancer. The deceased had been operated upon some months ago at Brokaw hospital.

Mrs. Trindle was born at Cardington, 62 years ago. Her husband has been dead for many years has no children. She leaves her brother, Prof. Ferguson, and a half-sister, Mrs.

Mildred Hagemann, living In Panama. She has lived part of the time in Bloomington for the past five years. Mrs. Condon's Father Dead. -Mra.

John J. Condon has gone to Watertown, called there by the death of her father, Mr. Moore, of that place. Mr. and Mrs.

John Butler accompanied her, Mrs. Butler being a niece. Mr. Moore has, visited here a number of times. He a worthy and respected man NORMAL MEN OFF TO ROSEBUD Death of Mrs.

Joshua Denning---Mr. and Mrs. Watson Celebrate Wedding Anniversary-Other Normal News, -Messre. W. Vanneman and W.

Q. Garst, of Normal, Monday loaded a car and started for the Rose Bud reservation at Dallas, S. where they were awarded claims by the government last fall and they now expect to pick them out and prove up on them. The drawing of the farms will be by number, as they were awarded and it will be necessary 1 for the inen to be on the, ground for some days before the drawing commences and get acquainted with the land and know what to choose when their time comes. The arawing will begin on the first day of April and each man who drew a number last fall will be given three minutes in which to choose his farm.

Every night the government will post a list of the farms drawn during that day and It will be necessary for the men to check these off and draw from the remainder. Mr. Vanneman has been notified that his time to draw will be on April 1 7 at 9:40 a.m. and Mr. Garst will be called on the 12th of April.

The men have taken a tent in their car and will live in this until they draw their farms, and as soon 0g they get to Dallas and unload they will begin making daily trips across the country, locating farms. Death of Mrs. Joshua Denning. -Monday morning at 10:50 o'clock at her home at 210 North School street, ocerred the death of Mrs. Joshua Denning, after an illness of about five weeks.

She was taken with the grip about five weeks ago and two weeks later the trouble developed into pleuro-pneumonia. She would not give up to the disease and kept moving about the house every day until the latter part of last week when she grew much worse and on Sunday there was a general collapse which ended in her death yesterday. Mrs. Denning was formerly Miss Martha A. Lucas and she was born In McLean county, near Leroy, her parents being the late James and Mary Lucas.

Her girlhood was spent with her parents, who lived for a time in BloomIngton and then for years on farms which they owned, west and southwest of the latter city. She was married to Mr. Denning March 30, 1865, at the home farm of her parents, three and a half miles southwest of Bloomington, For many years they restded on section 19 In Normal township and 17 years ago they purchased the property at 210 North School street. In Normal, where she passed away. She wng conscientiona Ct ristian woman.

When little girl she became a member of the Baptist church of Elocmington, but after her marriage she went with her husband to the Methodist church, of which she wan a member at the time of her death. She leaves, besides her husband, one brother in the west and one stater, who has for years been helpless invalid and has made her home with and been cared 1 for by the deceased MISS LENA SASS SETTLES. Sensational Breach of Promise Case Closes -Hoffman Loses His Sult-Dr. Burr Case Continued. -A settlement has been reached in the breach of promise suit brought by Miss Lena Sass against George Davison, the Chicago Alton engineer.

By the terms of the settlement the defendant paid Miss Sass $9,250 in cash and she dropped the case. The breach of promise sult and the detolls of the trial, are still fresh 1n the memory of the people. Miss Sass was train dispatcher for the Alton at Lawndale and she told the story of wrongs at the bands of George Davison, a in way that caused the jury that heard the evldence to bring in a venilet of $3,500 for the plaintiff. From this verdict the defendant asked for a new trial, which was denied. Appeal orders were then taken but the settrement was arranged whereby the defendant pay's $2.250 and the appeal is dropped and the case closed.

The trial of the Sass- -Davison case packed the court room during the days that it was heard. The fact that the defendant had married another woman a couple of months before the start of the suit. added to the sensational interest in the matter. After the verdict Miss Sass returned to her work for the Chicago Alton road. bet since that lime has taken position in this elty.

Hoffman Case Out of Court. At the close of the huge suit bronght. August against the D. Traction Company, the court instructed the jury to find a verdict for the defendant. This is the suit for the killing of horses and the smashing up the wagon belonging to the plaintiff at, a railroad crossing near Danvers.

Burr Trial Is Continued. continuance was allowed in the trial of Dr. L. A. Burr, of this city, on the indictment for abortion recently found against him.

This carries the case over until the April term. Files Appeal. There was filed in circuit court a forcible detainer suit against George F. Crist for J. O.

B. Crist. The plaintiff is Julius C. Freeman and at a recent hearing in Justice Heineman's court, the jury found for the plaintiff for the possession of property in section 16, Downs township. WILL OF DAVID DOUGLASS Realty Is Valued at $60,000 and the Personalty at $10,000.

-The will of David 1. Douglass, of Colfax, was to probate Monday, There admitted, the value of $60,000 and personalty of $10,000. To the wife, Mary is lett tor life, only, and at her death to the children, Donald Dwight I. and Emily Douglass, one-third of the realty. To the wire is left a life insurance policy.

The sum of $2,000 is left in trust for the benefit of the M. E. church at Colfax, this to be held for the term of seven years following the death of the testator and should there not be a new church erected in that time, the moncy is to be returned to the estate. Carlisle Scott is named as trustee of the fund. To a brother, Frank E.

Douglass, of Morristown, N. is left $500. To the board of missions of the M. E. church $2,000.

The residue of the estate is to be divided among the three children named above. The testator wishes to state that he intends to disinherit his daughter, Miriam Douglass Moore, and that it is his wish that she receive no nothing from his estate. Donald Douglass and John L. Barnes are named as executors. The will was dated November 9, 1908.

Will of Mary Banks. The will of Mary Banks, of Saybrook, was admitted to probate. All of the estate is left in fee simple to the husband, Thomas A. Banks, who is named as executor. The will was written September 30, 1903, and disposes of realty of $1,000 and personalty of $100.

Michael Colton's Will. A petition was filed for the probate of the will of Michael Colton. The date for the hearing was fixed for April 20 at 11 a.m. Lipp-Munsell Marriage Tuesday. -At 11 o'clock Tuesday was solemnized the marriage of Stella morning, E.

Munsell and Mr. Walter J. Lipp at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.

H. Munseli, 705 Eust Market street. Seventy-flve guests witnessed the ceremony, which was performed in the parlor of the home, the couple standing before a of potted ferns and palms with an intermingling of pink and white roses and carnations. Mrs. George Agle, rendered Mendelssohn's wedding march.

The ceremony was said by Rev. J. H. Mueller, of the Unitarian church. The bride wore a gown of tan silk and carry bride roses.

Following the marriage a wedding dinner was served. The young coupl. left for a trip to the north and returning will be at home at 618 East Walnut street after April 15. Miss Munsell is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

L. H. Mensell and has always lived here. She nttended the High school and is quite a talented musician. Mr.

Lipp is the son of Mrs. Mary Lipp and has been for several years with the Pantagraph. holding position 11! the linotype department. He is a popular member of the Illinois Cluo and is a young man of sterling qualities. Among the guests from away are.

Miss Eva Hatfield, Calhoun, Miss Irma Davidson, Eureka: Mr- James Gaff, Pontine; Mr. and Mrs. Heller, Cooksville: Mr. Albert Burkhart, Chiengo: Mrs. William Claygett, Lexington; Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Danvers: Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, Perrier City. LOGAN GRIDLEY TO WED.

-Invtations have heen received in this eity for the marriage of Miss Emily K. Richards and Mr. Logan A. Gridley, the same to be solemnized at 8 o'clock at St. Mark's church in Geneva, April 14, to be followed by a reception at the home of the bride's parents.

Mr. Gridley is a son of Mr. Albert Gridley and a grandson of the late Gen. A. this city, Fie is engaged in the brokerage business in Chicago MARRIED IN DECATUR.

Miss Mamie Crist and Mr. John Calhoun Married Saturday--Wedding a Surprise. -Miss Mamie Crist and Mr. John Calhoun, both well known In this city, were married last Saturday in Decatur, the wedding coming as a surprise to their friends until the day of the event. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.

Mary Crist of Normal and until last fall was an operator for the -Bloomington telephone company for some time. Mr. Calhoun is in the employ of the Cudahy Packing company and lived with his brother, Mr. H. D.

Calhoun, of East Jefferson street, his parents being dead. Quite a number of the friends of the couple accompanied them to Decatur to witness the ceremony, returning home Saturday night over the Interurban. They will live with the mother of the bride in Normal for the present. Real Estate Transfers, -The -following warranty deeds were filed for record Monday: W. S.

Van Nesg to George W. Church, for $2.000. lot 10 and part of lot 9. block 6, McLean; lots 2, 3 and 6, block 15, Dillon Fisher's addition to McLean. Henrietta E.

Grossbeck to Fred Schoenbeck, for $3,750, lot 4 and part of lot 3. Scott, Humphrey Pickett's subdivision of Scott's second addition to Chenon. Charles M. Petres to Franklin H. Godfrey, for 87,500, 40 feet off east side of lot.

21 and 30 feet off weat side of lot 22, Flagg's third addition to Bloomington. Carcline Loudan to Maurice C. McCarthy, for $700, part of tot 25, subdivision southwest quarter section 4, Bloomington township. Elwin Bond to Daisy D. Benton, for $3 part of lot 12.

Monroe's subdivision of block 6. Hinshaw Grove's addition to Bloomington W. P. Willhofte to Ellis L. Willhofte, for $22.400.

160 acres in section 21, Martin township. Lilly I. Clark to John Tallon, for $5,130, part east half southeast quarter section 16. Mt. Hope township.

LAWNDALE COLLECTIONS. Report of the Tax Gatherer From That Township--Money Creek Also. -The reports from the township collectors continue to come In to the office of the county treasurer. Lawndale and Money Creek were the arrivals Friday and the interesting features of the report are given: Lawndale Township. 0.

E. Stimson, collector. Amount tax levted Collectors commission 219.40 Due treasurer 10.750.33 Returned delinquent 948.23 Money Creek. Sanford Barrett, collector: Amount tax Teried Collectors commission 212.90 Due treasurer $10,432.45 Returned delinquent 448.85 Surprised Him. F.

A. Estes, Wyandotte, says: hogs were so sick they could not ent and they were all scouring very badly. I gave them Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy and to my surprise it cured them without a loss." Sold by W. An DATES FOR TOWNSHIP S. S.

MEETS Arrangements Completed for the Series of Mectings in McLean County. -The dates for McLean county township Sunday school conventions, from twenty-nine to thirty-two of which are held in the course of the convention seaEOn, between May and November of each year, the suggestive program for these conventions and the delegates and alternates to the Illinois state convention Peoria May 25 to 29, have been decided upon and are as follows: Convention Dates. May 9-Hudson; F. H. Lyon.

president. May 9-Funk's Grove; Mrs. John Stubblefield. Mity 16-Money Creek; David Kerr, May M. Kearby.

May 23--Danvers; A. Funk. May 23-Arrowsmith; Perry Smith. June 6-Chenoa; William Morrow. June 6-Dawson; Mrs.

Frank Gassner. June 13-Old Town: H. C. Lott. June 18-Lexington; R.

Downey. June 20-Daie; W. C. Rogers. June 20-White Oak; E.

E. McCreight. June 27-Blue Mound; J. C. Wilson, Jr.

July 4-Dry Grove; Mrs. H. C. Howell. July 11-Bloomington; W.

F. Engle. 11-West, J. S. Lewis, July 18-Randolph; Charles Ryburn, July 25-Empire; Rev.

W. E. Spoonts. August 8-Lawndale; Mrs. Etta Stimpson.

August 15-Cheney's Grove: Dr. F. P. Stedam. August 29-Downs; Miss Ily Cusey, September 5-Bellflower; Hatch Flint.

September 5-Gridley; Frank Kent. Sertember 12-Anchor-Cropmey; H. D. Kent, September 12-Towanda; Mrs. George Rogers.

September 19-Yates; J. T. GIll. September 26--Martin; William Gaddis. October 3--Normal; G.

G. Johnson. October 10-Mt. Hope; W. C.

Darnell. Suggestive Program. Devotions. 10:00. Sunday school lesson.

10:30. Conference--The Relation of the Surday School to the Church. 1. Is it an Independent 2. Porter's Relation the Sunday School.

3. Superintendent's Duty to the Surday School and Church. 4. Value of Trained Teachers to the Surday School and Church. 11:40.

Noontide devotions. Praise, and testimony meeting. 2:00. Missionary Process or the Why and How of Foreign Missions 2:30. The Past, Present and Future of Our Township.

3:00, The Suncay School and the Modern Molock. 9:30. Adult Bible classes. 4:00. Evangelistic service.

Bong Service. 8:00. The Work of the Modern Sunday School. Delegates and Alternates. Following is the list of delegates and alternates, the name being the gate and the second the alternate: Rev.

C. C. Fisher, Bellflower; Hatch Flint, Bellflower. W. F.

Engle, Bloomington; G. G. Donley, Downs, A. D. Jordan.

Chenoa; Rev. E. S. Roe, Chenoa. Dr.

J. W. Sinith, Bloomington; J. M. Crawford.

Snybrook. Mrs. J. W. Tavenner, Normal; Frank Kent, Gridley.

Rev. W. W. Wilson, Danvers; C. C.

Darnell, McLean, S. E. Murray, Leroy; Miss Ilo Cusey, Heyworth. Miss. 10.

G. Hayward, Cooksville; J. Wilson, Cooksville. H. L.

Maltman, Saybrook; M. B. Mecker, Cropsey. Rev. N.

H. Robertson, Coltax; William Gaddis, Colfax. MRS. AUGUST MUXFELD FOUND DEAD. Coroner's Brings in Verdict of Heart Disease--Death of Mrs.

Mary Callahan. -Mrs. August Muxteld, one of the oldest German residents of Bloomington, died suddenly at her home, corner of Grove and Allin streets, Monday morning about 10 o'clock. the cause of Pier demise being heart failure. Mra.

Muxfeld had been washing clothes in the basement of her home during the morning and as far as outward symptoms were concerned was in the best of health. About noon her husband, who had been working in the garden during the mornIng. and a daughter, Mra. Anna ecko, came into the house and the daughter went into the basement to sea about the washing. There she found Mrs.

Muxfeld lying on heap of clothes, dead. A physician WAR summoned, but it was apparent that the deceased had been dead for several hours. From Natural Causes. The coroner was cidled and he impaneled jury. The only testimony was that of Mra.

Heinecke and Dr. Meyer, the family physician, and the verdict was reached that "Mrs. Louisa Muxfeld came to her death on the 22d day of March, 1909, from heart disease." The maiden name of the deceased was Louisa Toheckson. and she was born in Germany In 1853. She came to Bloomington when about 18-vears of age and hins resided here since that time.

About thirty-fiva years ago she was married to Mr. August Muxfeld, who survives her. Mrs. Mixfeld was well known In BloomInston and was one of the substantial German citizens of the city. She had quite a reputation as nurse, being considered one of the most competent here.

She was an active member of the Church of Peace and was a member of Abraham Lincoln lodge of Daughters of Rebekah, 'Her sudden death will come 88 A grent shock to her many friends. The deceased is survived by her hunband. Mr. August Muxfeld, and the following children: Ferdinand Muxfeld. of Sioux City.

Mrs. Freda Ironsmith, Mrs. Annn Heinecke and Mr. Walter Mexfeld, all of Bloomington. She leaves no brothers or sisters.

Death of Mrs. Calichan. The death of Mrs. Mary Callahan occurred Monday morning at 10 o'clock at her home. 1402 Fell avenue.

She had been iN but ten days with pneumonia. The decensed was born in Ireland in 1836 and came to this country when she was a yourg girl. In 1860 she was married to Mr. Lawrence Callahan In Philadelphia, and four rears Inter the couple came to Bloomington. Mr.

Callahan died some years ago. The deceased member of Holy Trinity church and Turing her long restdence here had made many friends. She is survived by four children, Mr. Georgo Callahan. Mr.

James Callalian, Mr. Christopher Callahan and Mias Margaret Callahan. Takes Place In Treasurer's Office. -Mr. Roy Cheney, a student at the Wesleyan, and who is also known as the crganist at the First Christian and the Jewish synagogue, will not be in school next term, na he has accepted clerkship in the office of County Treas.

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