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to to to to to to to October 12, 1909. THE DECATUR DAILY HERALD CLINTON NEWS OF ROBBERS LOST IN CLINTON Dogs Stop at Point Where Ospur Robbers Might Have Boarded Car. NO CLUE IN BLOOMINGTON Hoboes Seen About Interurban Station May Have Rifled Store. CLINTON, Oct. 11-There is no clue AS the perpetrators of the robbery at Ospur last night.

Bendure's bloodhound arrived ant midnight and took the trail Ospur, following it north along the Bloomington road to Clinton and north on Monroe street to Woodlawn avenue, where possibly the robbers, H. boarded A. an Campbell interurban went car. to Bloomington today in the hope of getting some trace of the robbers there, but was unsuccessful. He returned home this evening.

and officers at sea as to who or where the are perpetrators are. Some of the officers doubt whether the robbers came in this direction, preferring to accept the theory that they boarded a southbound freight that passed Ospur soon after the robbery. One or two persons believe, from the given of the two men, that descriptions, robbers in Clinton near the interurban station about 6 o'clock Sunday evening. The two men were strangers and had the apeparance of being hohoes. It is not belleved that they boarded an interurban car for the south, so that if these two committed the robbery, It Is likely they walked to Ospur from here.

Court News. Testimony was taken today by the master In chancery in the case of Dwyer against Spratt, involving the rights to a private tile ditch in the eastern part of the county. The case is docketed for the November term of the circuit court. The hearing in the attachment sults by Maggie and Mary Dempsey, Amelia and Kate Kenney against O. Barclars whose restaurant was recently closed by distress warrant.

came up in 'Squire M. Donahue's court today. The defendant did not appear and an order was entered for the pub1lcation of the attachment notices, the final hearing being set for Oct. 26. The suits by the young women are brought to recover $90 In wages earned by them Morge's restaurant and a piano and other household goods have been levied on.

Morse disappeared 1m- mediately after his restaurant was closed and his whereabouts are unknown, though his wife is still in the city. The habeas corpus proceedings for the liberation of Ida May the 16-year-old girl who was recently, sent from here to the Geneva hool for delinquent girls, will start the Cook county court tomorrow. The release of the girl asked for on the ground that the county court had no jurisdiction of the case. State's Attornel F. Browne will oppose the release and L.

E. Stone will represent the girl in asking for the habeas corpus. Railroad Notes. John Craig, foreman of the bridge carpenters, wag severely injured by being struck the head by an iron pully which fell a distance of 30 feet while a smokestack was being raised in the yards yesterday. He was knocked unconscious and received a bad wound and bruises on the left shoulder.

Claim Agent M. B. Rothrock of Springfield was here today. Clinton Lodge, No. 641.

International 'Association of Machinists, will hold their third annual ball in the K. of P. hall on the evening of Nov. 10. The crepe with which the station has been decorated in memory of E.

H. was removed today, the Harriman, for which the mourning was ordered having expired. John Crowley, a machinist's apprentice, had the index finger of his left hand nearly cut off today by a plane. A west-bound freight was delayed in the west yards for several hours yesterday on account of the improper working of the air. The draw-bars were pulled out of three cars before the brakes were finally restored to working order.

Clinton Personals. Mrs. D. H. Stark and daughters, Lenora and Geneva, left Sunday for Los Angeles.

for the benefit of Lenora's health. Mrs. M. Cody and daughter, Miss Anna, former residents of Clinton, here from St. Paul, for a visit.

John J. Foster of Idaho has visiting his parents here. He left today for Los Angeles. Cal. Mrs.

W. A. Primm has returned home to Springfield, after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

0. Rogers. Mrs. Rogers went home with her for a visit. INQUIRY MADE FOR FORMER WELDON MAN WELDON.

Oct. 11-The Weldon Knights of Pythias received a telegram from C. C. Porter of Mauriceville. Sunday afternoon inquiring for Information concerning relations of one Andrew K.

Wise, who it appears was a clerk in a store here for a few years the early 80's. He was originally from Decatur and returned to that city after leaving here something more than 20 years ago. He drifted to the South. where it seems he died without divulging the names of any of his relatives. In 1882 he was a member of the K.

of P. lodge here, but later dropped his membership. Unless relatives are found he probably will be buried in Mauriceville. REMARKABLE PRICES IN WAPELLA SALE WAPELLA. Oct.

11-One of the best and biggest public sales ever held In De Witt county took place today near here when C. J. Riddle and W. C. Ives disposed of farm stocks the emou of $6,136.05.

There wag a large attendance from this and surrounding countles and all the property brought good prices. There were 28 horses sold at an average price of $207.25, while milch cows sold as high as $80 per head. The following are some of the HERALD'S CLINTON OFFICE 120 E. Main St. C.

R. GRIFFIN, Manager. Telephone 633. De Witt county subscribers can pay subscriptions at this office. prices: Black mare, 7 years old, $300; black mare, 4 years old, black mares, 4 and 6 years old, $510; pair gray mares, 2 and 3 years pair colts, 3 months old, pair geldings, 2 years old, $440; pair geldings, 3 years old 50; pair geldings, years old, 50: pair fillies 2 years old, $497.50: four yearling geldings, $560; stallion, 2 years old, $377.50.

It is thought no sale ever held in De Witt county before show as high prices as were brought today for the amount of property sold. The auxtioneer was J. J. Rolofson. PIATT CAR TURNS I IN DITCH MOTORISTS ESCAPE BEMENT, Oct.

11-Jesse McClure of Monticello, Lynn McClure of Bement and two young women narrowly escaped death or serious injury when a Buick touring car driven by Jesse McClure turned turtle in a ditch a mile north of this city Sunday night at about 9 o'clock. The machine was going at a high rate of speed when the forward lamps went out, just as the car neared a large culvert crossing the road. McClure instantly applied the brakes but before the car could be stopped it had turned over in the ditch. By fortunate chance the 0C- cupants of the car were thrown to one side instead of being pinned under the heavy machine. Aside from few slight scratches and bruises they all escaped.

Injury. An automobile from Monticello came to the their aid and pulled the car from the ditch. Owing to the soft mud in the ditch the car was not badly wrecked, but was so deeply imbedded that it required six hours to right Benjamin Schuh has bought the 11- very barn and ground on Which it is located formerly belonging to Robert Goben of Danville. The consideration was three thousand dollars. Slevin and' Conlin will continue to manage the livery business.

"The New Zealand Family" the first number of the lecture Course pleased a large audience at the Camp Opera House Monday evening despite the inclement weather. The lecture. "From Cannibalism to Culture" embraced the customs, songs, legends and various views of the people of New Zealand. Mr. and Mrs.

McQueen and song of Normal were the guests of Mrs. McQueen's brother. Superintendent of schools, Paine, the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs.

William Hunter of Chicago are the guests of Mrs. Hunter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emor Mitchell. Mr.

and Mrs. J. P. Walker of gan spent Saturday with Mr. Mrs.

Ira P. Higby. E. Alger attended to business in Gibson City Monday and Tuesday. Neal F.

Mears of Steubenville, Ohio is the guest of friends here. MISS EMIT'S REMAINS BURIED IN MONTICELLO MONTICELLO, Oct. 11-Miss Mamie Emit died in Urbana Saturday, Oct. 9. aged 75 years.

The body was brought to Monticello for Interment on Monday morning Ind a short service was held at the Zybell chapel at 11 o'clock. The funeral services of Mrs. Ainer Ann Blacker were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Blacker died in the of her daughter Mrs.

Helen Camp in Lincoln, Ill, Friday at the age of 97 years. She is survived by seven children. They are Frank, James, John, Joseph, Levy, Cynthia and Helen. by 18 grand children, 23 great grand children and 8 great-great grand children. Mrs.

Blackers maiden name was Madden and she was a native of Ohio. Burlel was in the Monticello cemetery. Miss Catherine Holmes of Decatur visited Mrs. E. J.

Hawbaker over Sunday. Taylor Harding and family are movinto the Mitchell property on E. ing Washington street, vacated by George Johnson and sisters. Sam Dighton, who recently entered the law school at Yale successfully passed an examination on the first two years course enabling him to comthe law course in two years. Mr.

pleto began the study of law in Dighton the spring and has been preparing for this examination. A son was born Saturday to Dr. and Mrs. Frank Bales. Ernest Rodgers of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents A.

L. Rodgers and wife. Ellen Lodge and Mrs. Julia Mrs. Clayton Ottowa, were the guests of W.

S. Smith and wife the past week. and Mrs. John Vent of London, Mr. guests of James Vent and are the family, Mrs.

Harriett Adams, Miss Mae and Adams, Miss Tress Johnson, Roy and Glenn Coffin left George Johnson Monday for Portland, Oregon. INSANE SUSPECT PLACED IN JAIL Oct. 11-Seymour Peck Tuscola Sunday and MINDSBORO, was taken to jail to await trial in regard lodged He had been acting in to his sanity. for some time and Saturday queerly rather violent and evening he become threatened to kill his relatives. will John W.

Bissell of WednesOrville, at the opera house lecture subject is "A Bowl day evening. His Full of Sunshine." Mr. and Mrs. E. Seventy friends of evenS.

Miekle them at the home spent a very pleasant of Mr. Mrs. Burns this week for ing Saturday, with Welch. Mr. and Mrs.

Miekle leave South Dakota. Mrs. John Reeser spent Mr. and Sunday 1r. Charleston.

day at the M. Next Sunday is rally E. Sunday school. She Was Bell, Wausau, Pleasantly Surprised Miss I commenced to H. E.

writes: Pills I had severe "Before take back, could not sleep, Foley's Kidney pains in my troubled with headand WAs first few doses of Foley's greatly ache. The relief, and two Kidney Pills The quick results gave me bottles cured and I can honestly me. surprised recommend me, them." H. W. Bell MARRIED 2 MONTHS DINN'TTELL FRIENDS Miss Leah Brooks and Frederich McDaniels Wedded in Chicago Aug.

8. TAYLORVILE, Oct. 11-Miss Leah Bertha Brooks and Frederick McDaniels, both prominent young society people of Taylorville made public today for the first time their secret wedding, which occurred two months ago or on August 18 at Crown Point, Ind. The couple went from here to Chicago on August 16, where they were joined by Miss Irene Brooks, sister to the bride and E. P.

Barnett, both of Chicago who accompanied them to Crown Point and witnessed the ceremony, which was performed at the Baptist parsonage at that place. The couple returned home immediately after the wedding and their friends here never suspected that 1 they were married. The announcement today came as a great surprise. The bridle is a daughter of the late Jiles Brooks of Taylorville and is a member of Taylorville's best society. The groom 1s a bookkeeper the Colegrove bank and is a popular young man.

The couple will begin housekeeping in a few days. Death of Mrs. Mary Catherine Warner Mrs. Catherine Warner, aged 67. years, Marie Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at her home on East Main street of complication of diseases after an illness of eleven weeks.

She was born in Carroll county Ohio, on March 18, 1842. She was united in marriage to John F. Warner on Oct. 15, 1860. In 1863 they came to Christian county settled near Rosewhere they resided until 1881 mond when they moved to Taylorville and she had lived here ever since.

Eight born to Mr. and Mrs. children were but only four survive them. Warner, namely: Horace Warner of Stonington, Elliott Warner, Mrs. Nora MerCharlena Miss Minnie Warner all of Taylorville.

Her husband. preceded her in death in August Mrs. Warner was a devoted member of the Methodist churche and a member Woman's charter and was one of its most Relief Corps members. The funeral will valuable Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 be held o'clock from the Methodist church. George Scrimger of Farmer City Rev.

Rev. E. K. Towle, of Tayassisted by will officiate. Burial will be lorville in the Oak HIll cemetery.

Funeral services over the remains Rachel Clark were held this of Mrs. at 2 o'clock from the Methafternoon church, Rev. Mr. E. K.

Towle odist Burial was made in the officiating. Clark cemetery near Clarksdale. Miss Roxie Rape of Johnson township and Jacob Watson of Owaneco were married Saturday evening o'clock at Justice Handel's office. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Rape of Johnson township. The couple will reside on a farm near Owaneco. John Warnell, a miner, accidentally shot a hole through his left hand Sunday with a 38 caliber revolver. was removing some empty shells when the weapon accidentally went off. A nine pound son was born today to Mr.

and Mrs. Finley London, who reside on East Park street. Mrs. William Osborne and son left today for Conrad Montana, the future home. Mr.

Osborne preceded them several months ago. Tilford Hill, aged 80 years and an early settler of Christian county was reported in a dying condition this evening at his home in Bear Creek, where he has resided for the last sixty-five years. Mr. Hill is a unique character, he recently informed the representative that he never Heralds hair cut or was shaved in a barber shop. He 1g very wealthy and never was A special of the city counsloveling cil was held this evening for the purpose of accepting a ten acre land which Dr.

Henry Jayne, presented to the city for a public park. The only conditions he made to it was that the city is to set out the trees and improve it. The land is situated mile west of the city, and is valone ued at $300 an acre. INSANE DAUGHTER HER LOVING CARE PANA, Oct. 11-Miss Nellie Coleman the 22 year old daughter of Mrs.

Ella Ellis, died Saturday night after a six week's illness with dropsy. Fo 14 years Miss Coleman was hopelessly insane and the particulars of the cause It's Easier To keep health while you have it than to get it back when lost. A change from coffee to well-made POSTUM NOW May save many an ache and ill of body and brain later a Reason" Read the famous little book, "The Road to in pkgs. It has been called a little "Health Classic." Postum Cereal Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich.

of her insanity and her mother's devotion brings out a pathetic stortien eight years of age the daughter was stricken with typhoid fever, at the time the family resided in Sandoval. A physician of Sandoval advised the use of chloroform, and told the mother to keep the child in a stupor by the use of the drug. directions were followed, for six days, the child was under the constant influence of the authesthetic. Incurable insanity was the result of the treatment given. grew to in this condition.

The mother was at one to send her daughter to asylum at Jacksonville. She found cruelly treated at this place and took her to Anna. to She was soon notified to for the girl as the authorities could do nothing for her. Mrs. Ellis then moved to Pana and has patiently cared for the unfortunate girl, with an iron cage in one corner of the kitchen in which a rude cot were necessary.

All these years the mother has been a constant attendant. At times the girl was violent and then she would be docile for days at a time and easily cared for. Many privations have marked the life of Mrs. Ellis during the time she cared for her daughter. At times she took in washings and told fortunes for a living.

She has borne her misfortunes with a patience that has won the respect of all. Action was pending against the physician, who advised choloroform, when he became insane from worry over the affair and died. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Divorces Granted.

The Pana city court convened Monday morning with Judge Hodge on the bench. Both the grand jury and petit jury were impaneled. Edward Aldrich of Rosemond is foreman of the grand jury. William Ross is bailiff. Two divorces were granted at an early session of the court Monday.

W. A. Brown was granted a divorce from Nancy Brown. She deserted him 17 years ago. Alexander Dugaugues was granted a divorce from Deane Dugaugues, upon the grounds of desertion.

They were married in France four years ago. She is now alleged to be living in Belleville with her affinity. The case of the city of Pana vs. the Western Coal Washer company was called late Monafternoon. Barrett-Evans.

Miss Vera Barrett of Owaneco and Robert Evans of Millersville were in Pana Monday morning en route to Bloomington. At Bloomington they were united in marriage by Rev. English formerly pastor of the Methodist church of Owaneco. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Barrett of Owaneco. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

A. Evans of near Millersville. Both young people are prominent and highly esteemed. They returned to Pana Monday evening and will be at home to their friends with the bridegroom's parents near Millersville. Mrs.

O. C. King sustained a broken collar bone and a number of painful bruises about her body, by a fall SunSunday school convention at New Hope church of the city. At present she is resting, as well as can be expected but will be reveral weeks before she can fully recover. Fall colds are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar, the great throat and lung remedy.

The genuine contains no harmful drugs. H. W. Bell. DOUGLAS MASONS CONDUCT RITUAL SERVICE Funeral of Cornelius Bye in Tuscola Methodist Church Largely Attended.

TUSCOLA, Oct. 11-The funeral of Cornelus Bye was held at the First Methodist church at 1 o'clock today, the Rev. M. G. Coleman, of Hoopeston, assisted by E.

P. Hall, pastor of the Tusccla church, officiating. The Tuskola clue lodge of the Masonic fraternity had charge and conducted the ritual service at the grave. An escort of Knights Templar acted as pall bearers. By proclamation of Mayor Parker all the business houses to close during funeral, requested, 3 o'clock, and this was very generally, done.

The procession accompanying funeral party comprised between 50 and 60 Knights and as many members of subordinate lodges, delegations being in attendance from Champaign, Mattoon, Villa Grove, Newman, Camargo and Atwood, but many of the visitors expected were hindered from coming by the threatening weather. The Tuscola band furnished the music. Session Adjourned to Nov. 10. Judge Philbrick convened the October term of the Douglas county circuit court this morning, and after hearing a few chancery motions adjourned the session to Nov.

10. The docket is an exceptionally heavy one, but the files reveal nothing of unusual interest, and unless the grand jury develops some sensational findings, the business of the term will be confined common law and chancases for the most part. In the latter, 20 divorce petitions appear on the riles in the circuit clerk's office. Christian Mission Board Program. The Woman's Board of Missions of the First Church of Christ, will meet in the church parlors Tuesday afterthe time of meeting being noon, that might hold its changed session on the the Naboard convention 18 held, in tional connection with the great centennial celebration of this denomination now in session at Pittsburg, Pa.

The officers of the Tuscola society charge the meeting, the will have president being absent, and all women of the congregation are invited, and each auxiliary member is privileged guest. Following is the to bring one Symposium of the Cenprogram: tury's work, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Keltch; paper, "The Coming Century," Mrs.

Keltch, superintendent paper, "A Call to Young Women," Mrs. Alice Fullerselected songs, followed by appropriate scripture quotations, closwith prayers; addresses by the ing leaders. A social hour with refreshments, will follow the program. Bible Class Reorganized. The Baptist Bible class, reorganized FREE! FREE! FREE! FOR ONE DAY ONLY, THURSDAY, OCT.

14th All who apply to Dr. J. Blair Guthrie at the St. Nicholas Hotel, Decatur, on Thursday, 14th, will receive all J. BLAIR GUTHRIE, M.

C. M. Dr. J. Blair Guthrie, the successful and reliable specialist, has decided to visit Decatur every four weeks, in order to introduce his wonderful method of treatment for Catarrh and Chronic Diseases of long standing will give his services absolutely free, remedies excepted, to all who apply to him on Thursday, Oct.

14th. The doctor has practiced in Illinois since 1892 (17 years) and comes here highly recommended by many well known and responsible citizens, and possesses diplomas from the leading colleges and hospitals of Europe. In many instances he locates disease without asking any questions. He will tell you honestly and frankly whether you can be cured but will positively refuse to treat Incurable and hopeless cases. Every sufferer from any chronic ailment and especially those who have been unsuccessfully treated by others are invited to call and recelve his services absolutely free, as he is anxious to allow all to test ability before incurring any expense and he feels sure the grateful endorsements of the many he relieves and cures will give him an extended practice that will amply repay for this great outlay of time and money.

All who desire to take advantage of his liberal offer must apply to him on Thursday, Oct. 14th. DR. GUTHRIE CURES CATARRH in all its form, diseases of the nose, throat and ears, deafness and ringing in the ears, chronic diseases of the lungs, heart, stomach, liver, kidneys and bladder. FEMALE DISEASES cured without the use of supporters, by a new and painless method.

PILES and rectal diseases cured without cutting or pain. YOUNG, MIDDLE- and OLD MEN suffering from premature decay, exhausted or enfeebled power, and all diseases arising from habits of youth, early vices, indiscretions or excesses, causing losses, drains, weak or failing memory, blotches, pimples, impure blood, falling hair, should visit him at once. By his method he guarantees every sufferer immediate relief and a perfect cure. Confidential treatment. VARICOCELE quickly cured without cutting, no pain, no danger and no detention from business.

$500 FORFEIT for any case of nervous debility or varicocele Dr. Guthrie undertakes and fails to cure. Office at the St. Nicholas Hotel, Decatur, Illinois. Hours--10 a.

m. to 8 p.m. P. mail to Dr. J.

B. Guthrie, 4812 Sheridan Road, Chicago. Reference Hibernian Bank, Chicago, this evening for the winter's work, following a three months' vacation. The initial meeting was held at the home of Prof. E.

E. Gere, and was devoted for the most part, to a the discussion of plans for making this one of the most profitable years in history of this class, which has the largest membership of any Bible study class in the community. The Rev. G. W.

Phillips will be the leader, and the book of the Acts of the Apostles the text. The class will meet every Monday evening, but each alternate meeting will be a prayer meeting, with Prof. Gere as the leader. It is the purpose of the class to do something in applied Christianity this year, combining theory with practice. along evangelistic lines.

Celebrates Elghty-second Birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Wright celebrated Mr. Wright's 82nd.

birthday Sunday by entertaining at dinner, a party of intimate friends. Mr. Wright is just recovered from a severe illness, which his life for some time the balance. It was during, therefore, with a real spirit of thanksgiving that the guests participated in the birthday, feast which was served In southern fashion, than which no other excels in bountiful hospitality, Those present were Rev. and Mrs.

G. W. Phillips, Mrs. N. J.

Taylor, Mr. Mrs. E. 0. Stansbury, Misses Laura and Lizzie Wardall and Rebecca Taylor.

Seymour S. Peck, aged 28, of Hindsboro, was adjudged nsane today, by 8 commission comprising Pulliam, of this city, and Frank Deane, of Hindsboro. and ordered committed to the hospital at Kankakee. NIANTIC. NIANTIC.

Oct. 11-Mr. James Moriarty was a Decatur visitor Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth Kitch is visiting in St.

Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sweet visited in Springfield Sunday. Guy Sponsler has returned home from Aberdeen where he has been spending the last six months.

Mr. L. E. Kitch and son John visited with relatives in Springfield over Sunday. KIDNEY OR BLADDER MISERY GOES AND YOUR LAME BACK FEELS FINE.

Several doses will make your out-of-order Kidneys act fine. Hundreds of folks here are needlessly miserable and worried because of out-of-order kidneys, backache or bladder trouble. If you will take several doses of Pape's Diuretic, all misery from a lame back, rheumatism, painful stitches, inflamed or swollen eyelids, nervous headache, irritability, dizziness, wornout, sick feeling and other symptoms of overworked or deranged kidneys will vanish. Uncontrollable, smarting, frequent urination (especially at night) and all bladder misery ends. This unusual preparation goes at once to the disordered kidneys, bladder and urinary system, distributes Its healing, cleansing and vitalizing influence directly upon the organs cure realize it.

elands, affected, and completes the The moment you suspect any kidney or urinary disorder, or feel rheumatism coming, begin taking this harmless medicine, with the knowledge that there is no other remedy, at any price, made anywhere else in the world, which will effect sO thorough and prompt a cure as a -cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic, which any druggist can supply. Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any mercantile agency will tell you that Pape, Thompson Les Pape, of Cincinnati, is a large and responsible medIcine concern, thoroughly worthy of your confidence. Only curative results can come from taking Pape's Diuretic, and a few days' treatment means clean, active, healthy kidneys, bladder and urinary organsand you feel fine. Accept only Pape's Diuretic--fiftycent treatment--from any drug store anywhere in the world. The Bell Drug Company Stock $10 Per Share YOU -Who Have the Welfare of Your Children at Heart Should not only show it by the pleasure you indulge them in, but also by teaching them thrift and how to accumulate money that they may prosper--be independent, in after life.

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