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10, 1909. THE DECATUR DAILY HERALD CLINTON NEWS FOR END OF ILLEGAL SELLING Clinton Local Optionists Petitions to Mayor and Aldermen. MAY HOLD MASS MEETING Ministers' Protest Against Trade Carnival Complicates Situation, CLINTON. Oct. 15-Charging that IntoxIcating liquors are sold in called drink parlors in Clinton, 50 citizens signing their names to petitions to the mayor and each of the eight aldermen urge that steps be taken to convict and punish the offenders.

The petitions were received through the mail today and are signed by well known men of city. No specific Infractions are mentioned, no Individual offenders are pointed out, but the authorities are asked to stop the "flagrant and notorious violations of law" that are alleged to have continued for several months past. Mayor G. S. Edmonson, when seen tonight in regard to the petitions, said: "Yes, I received a petition through the mail today saying that whisky is being sold unlawfully in Clinton.

I have no doubt that there are some violations of the law and I am as anxious as any one to punish those who may be guilty of them, and it is one thing to request the convictions to be made and another thing to bring about the convictions. The chief of police and all of his assistants are under strict instructions to do their duty and arrest every man found violating the laws, and especially the local option and I believe they are keeping a sharp lookout, but when witnesses who seem promising enough are found and say that they will tell absolutely nothing, what are we going to do? If these petitioners can point out way whereby offenders can be convicted the information will welcome." Indications are that there will be music in the air before long. for it 18 understood that a meeting of the local option forces is to be called In 8 day or two for the purpose of devising ways and means of enforcing the local option law. There have been rumors on the streets for several days that "spotters" and secret service men are at work gathering evidence egainst the proprietors of certain well known resorts and that a. bomb is to De exploded soon that will cause consternation among alleged violators who have been obliviously pursuing the even and undisturbed tenor of their ways.

"We must do something to stop the Illegal sale of liquor," said 8 local option leader this evening, "or else may expect saloons to be voted next spring. Personally, I beeve that the city is better off-much Setter off--the way it is. even under present disgraceful conditions, than it would we had saloons, but there ere a lot of who have handle the idea that- we may as well have saloons as the habitual violation of the liquor laws, and it is this class we must reconcile before another election rolls around." There are several anomalies as conditions are at present. first place a number of the proprietors of Roft drink parlors are said to be avowed local option men and will oppose the return of the saloon. Morethe violation of the local option over, they profess to be opposed late and offer to do all they can, to bring offenders justice, er ingenuously or not is left to conJecture-that unlawful soft drink parlors bring disrepute upon those which are obeying the law.

On the other hand, a recent incident, 12 itself remote enough from the local option question, has occurred to complicate the situation still further. This 1e nothing more nor less than the protest made by the patrons of the city churches a week ago against the trade carnival being conducted by the merchants. Apparently the incident is closed, but in reality the controversy between the ministers and their friends on the one hand and the merchants on the other has engendered a suppressed bitterness that may show itself on the slightest provocation. It is openly stated that the minIsters and their friends are not dued by the rather laconic resoluadopted by the business men to nue the carnival regardless of protests from irresponsible and sources. They threaten to vindicate themselves of charge that they did not make the protest advisedly or in good faith.

What effect this unfortunate controversy will have on the unity of local option sentiment is diffleult to tell. but that it will have some effect 1s shown by the fact that several professed local option men and former workers in the anti-saloon crusade have, disclosed their indifference to liquor issue and even open hostilIty to any movement In which the The extent rift in the local ministers may plane leading role. option ranks will likely be shown when the mass meeting of the temperance people is called in a day or two. Prospect for Oil Next Month. The DeWitt County Oil and Gas company intend to commence prospecting for oil the earlier part of next week.

This is the information given out by the secretary of the company, B. F. Harrison. It is thought that the well begun on the Morris farm last summer by another company will be finished and that the same man who drilled there before C. S.

Lamoureaux, of Robinson. will be employed to continue the work. His drilling machine is still on the ground having been left there In the expectation that of Interest to Mothers. There is one subject which always Interests, the mothers of young chil-1 dren, and that is how to treat their coughs and colds, or to ward off a threatened attack of croup. For this purpose we can recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

It always proves beneficial. In, case of croup It should be given 600n 88 the croupy, the cough attack. appears, Keep 50 It 88 at to hand preready for instant use. Many mothers 10 so, and 1t saves them much unasiness. For sale by all druggists.

5 Ill Health Forces Resignation. A. L. LAWSHE. Dispatches from Washington, D.

state that A. L. Lawshe, third assistant postmaster general, who addressed the convention of the First and Second class postmasters in this city two weeks ago will resign his position on account of ill health. The written resignation has been forwaried to Secretary to the President Carpenter, and President Taft has already been notified of the intention of the third assistant. For several months Mr.

Lawshe has been traveling throughout the southwestern states in hope that the dry climate in that part of the country might benefit his illness, that was brought on by nervousness. In the CHRISTIAN ENTSMINGER WILL SUE FATHER IN LAW Wealthy Taylorville Merchant Resents Statements by Older Man. TAYLORVILLE, Oct. 15-Alexander Etsminger, whose life was threatened Wednesday morning by his father in law, S. E.

Baughman, as told in The Herald Thursday morning, stated today that he had engaged an attorney and that in a few days would bring suit against Mr. Baughman for $20,000 for defamation of character. The suit will be the outcrop of statements made in the last few days by Mr. E. S.

Baughman to the effect that his wife and Entsminger were unduly intimate. Mr. Baughman is wealthy, and besides being a large implement dealer owns several hundred acres of valuable land in the county. Mr. Entsminger resided in Taylorville the last 35 years and was at one time chief of police here, he is well known in the county and highly esteemed.

Mr. Baughman is also well known in this county havIng resided in Christian county over 50 years. Besides his wife he has two sons. Mr. Baughman made a statement today in a local paper that he carried the gun around town Wednesday as a prudent precaution on because of threats having been made by Etsminger.

Leaves Estate to Wife. The will of the late William McKenzie of Taylorville was filed today In the county court. He leaves an estate valued at $19,500, of which $14,000 of it is real, the balance personal. He directs that his wife shall have the use of it during her life time, at her death his grandson, Oscar Porter, of Springfield is to have $2000, the balance to be divided equal between his four children. Another case of diphtheria developed today in William Connor's family, who reside at 517 East Adams street.

There are now fourteen families quarantined here on account of the epldemic. Edward A. Grimes, a well known cattle breeder residing near Harvel, sold three car loads of Aberdeen-Angus cattle in Chicago this week for $8.50, top price of the day. They were said to the finest lot of cattle ever shipped out of Christian county. George, the four year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Ginger, who reside in Johnson township, died Thursday evening at 10 o'clock of pneumonia. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, burial was made in the Anderson cemetery near Clarksdale. C. M.

Parker, publisher of the School News, has begun work on the new School News office building which will be erected on the site of the building which was destroyed by fire last July. The new structure will be 33 by 165 feet, and one story structure. It will be constructed of brick, and Mr. Parker says he will make it as near fire proof as possible. There will be a large basement under the building.

JURY OUT 18 HOURS AND IS HUNG PANA, Oct. 15-The jury in the case of the Central Washed coal conpany, will probably disagree, no agreement having been reached at a late ILLINOIS WORKS FOR MAROON GAME Rising From Defeat by Kentucky, State Team Hopes to "Hang It On Chicago." URBANA, Oct. 15-The results of the Kentucky game were very disappointing to the Illinois rooters, and as a result of the defeat administered to the orange and blue by the fast Southerners the chances against Chicago are not considered as bright as heretofore. The Southerners must be given due credit for their remarkable team, which swept the beefier team of the Illini off their feet and scored a touchdown before Hall's men got into the game. Never was the lack of a quarterback more clearly demonstrated than in Saturday's game.

The two candidates for quarterback. Etherton Seller, were both in the hospital and none of the candidates tried out in Saturday's game were in the same class with the above mentioned players. It is certain, however. that both Etherton and Seiler will be in the game Saturday with Chicago and an entirely different style of play is looked forward to. Poor in.

Speed and Punts. It was evident from the game against Kentucky that the Illini lacked speed and was unable to cope with the fast and agressive playing of Coach Sweeney's men. The Southerners were, particularly strong on end runs, and time and time again ran around the orange and blues' end for long and consistent gains. Another poor feature of the Illinis' play was the poor return on punts, but this was due to the fact that none of the players receiving the punts had received much practice in this line. Springe is playing a very consistent game at left tackle and bids fair to become es great a tackle as Wham, who was placed on the All-Western team last year every critic.

Butzer passed off his condition examination successfully and starred in the second half of the game with Kentucky. Hull is a tower of strength at center and the big fellow easily holds his own with the opponents. Roberts at left half and Watson at right half, together at fullback, makes very "powerful backfield trio, and they should be in top-notch condition Chicago game. The Illini this year seems to have a superfluity of ends in Capt. Baum, Richards, McCleery and Lyons.

The latter two are from last year's freshmen varsity squad and they have been playing in good style. Everything possible will be done Expect to Make Fight. white the which men in comes shape Saturday. for the Illinois' Chicago rooters believe that the game with Chicago will be fast and furious and point to the fact that both Monmouth and Marquette year practically outplayed the Illini, but the orange and blue came back a week or so later and outplayed the strong maroon team at all stages of the game. The men will be keyed up to play the full 30- minute halves.

The game with Kentucky which consisted of 15-minute halves, was evidently too short for the larger men to get their strides. The excursion to Chicago will probably be the largest in the history of the school. Nearly 2000 rooters will make the trip to Chicago in special, I trains which will be gorgeously decorated with the orange and blue colors. The band, together with "Prep" White's squad of freshmen football men, will also make the trip. "Hang It on Chicago" is the slogan.

BETHANY MAN TAKES DALTON CITY BRIDE Miss Anna McReynolds Becomes Wife of John R. Monroe, DALTON CITY, Oct. 15-John R. Monroe of Bethany and Miss Anna McReynolds were married in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Gilford McReynolds, parents of the bride, four and one half miles southwest of Dalton City at 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Miss for Portland, Ore. She was accompanied as far as Chicago by her mother, Mrs. Laura P. Bail.

Miss Bail's many friends wish her success in her new I. S. Campbell made a business trip to Effingham today. Ralph Jester of Peoria is in town pertaining to business of Minneapolis Machine Co. MOWEAQUA MOWEAQUA, Oct.

15-The funeral of Albert Sprague was held from the Baptist church Friday, afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial the West Side cemetery. Mr. Sprague was born about 40 years ago. He had lived in Moweaqua between 30 and 35 years and has been en honest, hard working man.

Mr. Sprague was the last of the family of 10 children. William Otta was a Decatur visitor Friday. Charles Rigging returned Thursday evening from a trip through the South. John Kerby Aged Kenney Man Dead HERALD'S CLINTON OFFICE 120 E.

Main St. C. R. GRIFFIN, Manager, Telephone 638. De Witt county subscribers can pay subscriptions at this office.

a new company would be formed. The well had reached a depth of 300 feet when it was abandoned by the inson men. new company is a purely local and is composed of leading business men and residents. The presIdent is Edward Wade, who originally owned the oil and gas leases; the vice president, B. Lundt; the secretary, B.

F. Harrison; and the treasurer, Fred Crang. It is reported that at a meeting of the directors last night overtures from representatives of the Standard Oil company for the purchase of all the Clinton company's rights were discussed and unanimously rejected, It being feared that if the leases should come into the hands of any but a local company the development of this field would be Indefinitely postponed or entirely abandoned. The De Witt County Oil and Gas company is incorporated and has a capital stock of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed. There are 50 stockholders and the company owns oil and gas leases on 4300 acres of land lying west and southwest of Clinton.

Lecture on Christian Science. Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago will give a lecture on Christian Science at 3 o'clock, the public. Judge the court housto Sunday afternoon Ewing is known to many Clinton people, having formerly lived in Bloomington and visited in Clinton. For many years he has been a circuit judge in Cook county, but retired a from the bench recently.

A few years ago he became a convert to Christian Science and devoting a large part of his time to The Illinois Central car arrived to today from Freeport and paid the local employes. The pay roll this month amounted to a little more than $31,000. The car left tonight for St. Louis. Stamp Tells of Death.

envelope. Last Condemnation Suit Settled. Word was received here today of the death of Willard H. Wilbert in the are known as to when he Philippine Islands, but no cause of his death. The only information is that received by the young man's sister, Miss Lena Wilbert, of Bloomington, who is in receipt of one of her letters written to him several weeks ago, it being returned with "Deceased" stamped upon the The condemnation suit by the Nixon Drainage district against certain lands of the Moore estate was compromised this morning, the commissioners agreeing to pay $125 an acre for the nine acres to be used in the construction of the ditch.

The jury went out to view the land yesterday, but on its return today was discharged. This ends all the condemnation sults brought by the commissioners of district and the construction of the ditch will be commenced at once. New Zealanders for Chautauqua. W. H.

Oglence has returned from a conference of the chautauqua alliance held in Chicago this week. While he engaged, an behalf the Weldon Springs association, the New Zealanders for an entertainment during next year's assembly. So far $1095 worth of talent has already been engaged for the next chautauqua. Clinton Personals. Rev.

and Mrs. A. H. Laing of the Universalist church left for Minneapolis today in response to a message saying that their daughter's little son is very ill. E.

L. Hoffman and wife returned home today from a visit of several weeks in the west. William Hull returned home today from the national barbers' convention at Milwaukee. He was a delegate from the local union. W.

S. Dill, a newspaper man of Crowley, was visiting here today. He is on his way to Chicago. Mrs. R.

M. Wills of Holdredge, is here visiting her brother, L. S. Eaton, whom she had not seen for 16 years. Former Weldon Woman Dead.

WELDON, Oct. 15-Mrs. William Capron, a former resident of this community, dropped dead today at her at Marion, Ill. She resided northwest of Weldon about 20 years ago and was the mother of Jacob Capron of this place and of Mrs. William Walker of Prairie Center.

Word was also received here that Mr. Capron is very The funeral of Mrs. William Saylor held today at 2 o'clock, the serwAS vices being conducted in the M. P. church by Rev.

McKay of Farmer City and Rev. Thomas Ringland of Weldon. TWO MONTICELLO MEN FINED FOR ASSAULT MONTICELLO. Oct. 15-Clinton Warner and Fred Nesson both of Monticello pleaded guilty today to a complaint filed by State's Atty.

William A. Doss In Justice C. Rentfro's court to a charge of assault and battery. They were fined $9 each. Vernie W.

Hackney of Galesville. aged 20 and Miss Myrtle Theresa wards of Farmer City, aged 23 were married at the court house Friday by D. V. Gowdy. Judge E.

J. Hawbaker, John Phalen and M. R. Davidson were in Champaign Friday on business. Miss Louise Shull of Morrisonville, 1g the guest of the Misses The total receipts of the chicken fry given by the Methodist ladies in Odd Fellows hall on Thursday eevning, were $70.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lanman of Rockville. were the guests of S. R.

Reed and wife, this week. Mrs. Frank Hetishee, Mrs. H. G.

Gluser and daugnter Marguerite visited Champaign friends Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. D. C.

Richards have rented the B. F. Kagey porperty and will occupy it soon. Mr. and Mrs.

Carl S. Reed have returned from a trip to Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. H.

O. DeLaney and children of Belolt, are the guests of her parents James Allman and wife. Mrs. B. F.

Kagey, who recently moved to LaPlace, expects to spend a portion of the winter with her sister in California, leaving the last of this month. Cloyd D. Sterling is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks.

Mr. Sterling is assistant attorney general of South Dakota. Judge W. S. Cochran has ordered a venire of 100 talesmen for the Bondurant will case, which will be tried Nov.

1. Sheriff Shively was in Cerro Gordo visitor Thursday. The Monday Evening club will give A waffle supper at the Presbyterian church parlors on Thursday evening, Oct. 21, barrel of new cider he had made for vinegar and left at the place where he Intended to move had been stolen, barrel and all. A number of new corn cribs are being built In Illini this fall.

Amos Brown and J. E. Brown, G. F. Gilman and C.

F. Conely are each putting up substantial places to store their abundant crops. Charles Binkley is in Waterloo, this week to purchase feed near the farm where he intends to move in the near future. Frank Conely's daughter has whooping cough. A few farmers are commencing to husk this week, but the majority will wait until next Monday.

Samuel and John Brown have engaged to husk corn for Forrest Brown, and intend to move to the Stookey farm. Miss Gertrude Thompson went last week to visit her brother, Clarence, in Chicago. C. J. Tucker has returned from his extended trip in the West, and is now attending to business at the tile company.

Bedford cord In the silk or wool weave and the silk serges is used for making dressier models, while mohair and serges are preferred for dresses which will receive hard wear. Mr. Kirby whose death Occurred In the home of his son near Kenney Wednesday, was the first pastmaster of T'unbridge township. Edith Irwin, daughter of Rev. Robert B.

Lrwin, the officiating minister played the wedding march, while the couple marched into parlor, of 41 the bride, and Lyda Monroe, ceeded by Aaron McReynolds, brother sister of the groom. In a few well chosen words the young people were made one for life. only guest aside from the Immediate families of the bride and groom was Miss Nellie Morton, primary teacher in the Dalton City schools. Immediately after the ceremony the guests were invited to the wedding dinner. Mr.

and Mrs. Monroe will make their home In Bethany where the bridegroom has a position as salesman in the Star store. SOCIETY WEDDINGS IN LOCAN COUNTY MT. PULASKI, Oct. 15-Miss Essie Ione Naugle, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Naugle, living two miles northwest of Chestnut, and Amos Garr of Waynesville were married in Mt. Pulaski Thursday afternoon at the home of Rev. L. M.

Robinson, who performed the ceremony. bride is seventeen years old and her rlage. parents Mr. gave and consentato will "live north of Mt. Pulaski on the farm now occupied by Mr.

and Mrs. George Suedmeler, who expect to move to Chestnut. Schafer- Waddell. The marriage of Miss Pearle Charlotte Schafer daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George Schafer af North Lafayette I street, Mt. Pulaski, and Mr. Page Waddell, occurred at 8 o'clock Thursa day evening. Eugene Clear sang "Beauties Eyes," Miss Trenna Evans played Mendelsohn's wedding march while the bride and groom took their places In the parlor, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Bruno Garten of Chester, Ill.

During the ceremony Miss Evans played "Trauemeri." Master Cletus Cloves acted as ring bearer and Margarite Vetters as flower girl. After congratulations, a four course wedding supper was served by Mrs. Frank Fiegenschuh, caterer. The home was profusely decorated with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums. The color scheme was yellow and white.

Mr. and Mrs. Waddell received many beautiful wedding presents. They left that night on the Illinois Central Diamond special for Chicago where they will reside for the present. Mrs.

Robert Altchison visitied in Lincoln Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Harold Trapp. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rothwell, living west of the city, were visitors in Springfield Thursday.

David Shinneman of Decatur looked after property interests here Thursday and greeted old neighbors and friends. L. 0. Triebel, wife and daughter Miss Sadie, of Blue Island, returned home Wednesday after a visit west of the city with his sister, Mrs. Henry Brooker.

WARRENSBURG MAN LOSES CIDER BARREL WARRENSBURG, Oct. 15-H. W. Shrear is moving to the new house that he bought of Aaron Keller. He was somewhat surprised to find that OLD PHONE 2644.

AUTOMATIC 1047. FLOUR SALE BEFORE THE ADVANCE, SATURDAY ONLY. Empress Kansas Flour, 49-lb. $1.40 Cremo, White Loaf, Big Pyramid $1.70 Gold Medal, Special Prices on Barrel Lots. Potatoes -Large Northern.

Keepers, sack 21 $1.63 Northern Potatoes, per 65c Cabbage (Chance to Make Kraut) 100 $1.00 25 lbs. Cabbage, 35c; 50 lbs. Cabbage 55c 7 lbs. Bulk Starch Choice Imperial Tea, ........400 5 lbs. Broken Rice 25c Fine Gunpowder Tea, 4 lbs.

Whole Jap Beans 25c Tea Siftings, lb 200 5 lbs. New Navy 25c New Mince Meat, 10 lb. Sack Meal 20c Peck Sweet Potatoes 25c 4 lbs. Ginger Snaps 25c Peck Red Onions 25c 2 lbs. Crackers 150 1 doz.

Cans Good Corn 756 4 Cans Good Corn 25c doz. Cans E. J. Peas 90c Lye 25c doz. Cans Hominy 850 3 Cans Good Peas 25c doz.

Tall Van Camp Milk 93c 3 Cans Sugar Corn doz. 5c Van Camp Milk 48c 2 Cans Hominy 15c Cans Table 25c 2 Cans Kidney Beans 15c doz. Cans Kidney Beans 85c 2 Cans Pumpkin 150 Tall Pink Salmon Pail Table Syrup 350 Tomatoes 95c 6 Cana Milk 25c Oil Sardines 45c 3 Sacks Salt 100 1 doz. 10c Mustard Sardines 800 3 Boxes Matches 10c 10 Bars Maple City Soap 45c 1 lb. pkg.

Soda 05c 10 Bars Galvanic Soap 45c 1 lb. pkg. Corn Starch 05c Bars O. C. Soap 45c 3 pkgs.

Red Macaroni 250 10 Bars Boston Soap 45c 2 lbs. Ginger Snaps 150 10 Bars Fels Naphtha Soap 45c Hinton's Leader Coffee, lb. 20c Bars Lenox Hinton's Velvet Coffee, lb. 25c 10 Bars Gloss Soap 33c 3 Cans Tomatoes 25c Good Wash Board 15c Large Wash Board 250 Cash Use the Telephone No Credit W. L.

HINTON, Star Grocer Bell 2644 1134 North Water Block Automatic 1047 WHO IS HE? WHAT IS HE? This is Usually Asked When a New Man Comes to Town. WHAT CAN HE DO? This is Especially True of the Person Who Heals the Sick. course of his remares, before the convention here the indulgence of the convention in that he had been premitted to leave the hospital less than a month before, and was very weak. It is understood that his illness is the result of an received in a fall while in the Philippine, Islands, while there company President Taft three years ago. The fall caused spinal trouble, which later developed into nervous trouble.

His resignation from the postal service is much regretted by all the masters in this section. who know of ability. Mr. Lawshe is about 45 years of age, and was first apopinted by President McKinley to the postoffice department. hour Friday evening.

The jury asked to be discharged at 1:30 after being out 18 hours but was sent back by Judge Hodge for further deliberation. The case of Malinda Vickerage, against Edward 'Farrell was called Friday morning. An argument for demurrer was made but over ruled by the court. During the morning session 16 men were examined for jurors but none was accepted. This exhausted the regular panel.

The sheriff at Taylorville then ordered 20 talesmen. They arrived on the 12:45 and a jury wag selected by 3 o'clock. Mrs. Bessle Cannon, aged 29 years wife of J. W.

Cannon, died Thursday night at Henton of heart trouble. Mrs. Cannon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lipe reside in Pana and prior to her marriage to J.

W. Cannon, she resided in this city. Since that time she has been a resident of Henton. She leaves her husband, two small sons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John Lipe and a brother Huber Lipe. The body was brought to Pana Friday evening but the arrangements for the funeral have not been made. MOULTRIE BOY RAISES CHECK; FRIENDS HELP OUT SULLIVAN, Oct. 15-Arrested as he was waiting a train to him home, a farm hand who has the taken employ of Elmer Taylor, a prominent farmer residing near here, pleaded clemency so effectively that he was released and allowed to go on home. The accused was only 16 years old and he raised a check from $2.85 to $12.85.

He told a story to the effect that his mother was very ill and that he wanted to get to her bedside. Having returned the $10 when he feared the officers were on his trail, friends, including his former employer, went to his help, raised the money to pay a fine on a nominal charge and gave his freedom, in addition to buying him a ticket to his home in Indiana. The check was cashed at the store of Baker Bros. Shortly after noon, the young fellow called, purchased some goods, presented a check for $12.85, and getting his change, left. In a few minutes, Taylor entered the store and course of the conversation.

it developed that the check had been raised. Officers were called and hurried to the station to apprehend the accused. Fearing they were on his track, he gave a friend a $10 bill, telling him that the clerk had made a mistake. In so doing, he abandoned his idea of a ride home on a passenger train and was about to board a freight when taken into custody. Having been reimbursed for their loss, the firm was not inclined to ecute while the boy's pitiful story, told, after he had made full confession, gained him the sympathy of his acquaintances, resulting in his release.

INDIANAPOLIS WOMAN DEAD IN TUSCOLA TUSCOLA, Oct. 15-Mrs. Ella Hawkins of Indianapolis, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Sharp, at 12 o'clock today from cancer, The funeral will be held from Sharp's residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev.

Albert Hurlstone of Roberts Park Methodist church, Indianapolis, officiated. Mrs. Hawkins leaves a son and daughter, Harry Hawkins of Indianapolis, and Mrs. William Sharp of this city. Burial will be in Tuscola cemetery.

Rev. Mr. Cussick, pastor of the Methodist church at Camargo, was in town trading. Fifty-four tickets were sold today via the Chicago Eastern Illinois, to Danville for the Eastern Illinois Teachers' institute. Tuscola schools ere not dismissed.

Miss Theodora Bail left last night When a new man comes to town everybody wants to know who he is, what he is, and what he can do. This is especially true of the person who heals the sick, and the best way to find out such news is from the town where a person has been. This is just what we have done with the Minne. sota Boy Healer, When we asked him for recommendations he replied: Write out to newspapers in Peoria or Burlington, and have them send you some of the accounts of wonderful cures that I made while there. As a result here is an article published from one of the dally papers from Burlington, la.

Strange to relate, I am again on my way to health, said Mrs. M. Cocague, who resides corner of Third and Davison streets, this morning to a Gazette reporter. I am about the happiest woman in Burlington and have a new lease on life, but I will acknowledge that I owe it all to the Minnesota Healer. I was taken 111 a year January, with kidney and liver trouble, at that time I weighed 186 pounds, I doctored with physicians of the city but nothing: seemed to help me.

For the past nine: months I was helpless and confined entirely to my bed. Three of the five' doctors who were attending me gave me up and I lost all hope of ever covering, I felt my strength leaving me and was almost in despair when I was told of the Minnesota Boy Healer. I decided to try him. After a few treatments I began to improve and feel like a new person. I have my appetite back and am gaining flesh rapidly.

I work cannot of say the too Healer. much in In favor the pecothe treatment I felt the pain which had dwelt across my kidneys for some months leave. This was a relief which I cannot express for the pain I suffered was intense. After five treatments I could walk, which I had not been able to do for some time. I spent several hundred dollars on medical aid during the past twelve months and secured no help while this wonderful man has almost cured me and has not given me a drop of medicine.

If I had all the money I spent on doctors here in a roll, I would present it to the Healer as a token of the appreciation which I feel. I knew intimately Mrs. Josephine Howe, who was cured of blindness by the Healer. She told me of the miracle he performed for her. This gave me confidence in him and now I have been benefited by his wonderful power.

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