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13 ed the a of a I I I I I I I I Dec. 24, 1910. THE DECATUR DAILY HERALD 5 CLINTON NEWS HERALD CLINTON OFFICE 120 E. MAIN ST C. Manager.

680. De Witt county Subscribers can pay subscriptions at this office. TRUSTS PRISONER REST OF THE WAY Clinton Contsable Allows Man to Go, Presumably to Independence. SHERIFF IS AFTER HIM Disappointed at Not Finding Man With Financial Talent When He Comes. CLINTON, Dec.

23-When he reached the state of Iowa, near his home, W. H. Wilson, arrested in Peoria some days ago on the charge of grand larceny, departed from the train without the consent of Constable E. 1 L. Swisher, who had him in charge.

he thought he could Independence unattended. The constable journeyed on 10 Waterloo, where he telephoned the sheriff at Waterloo that Wilson would be in, and retraced his steps to Clinton. arriving Thursday evening. Sheriff O. E.

Finif of Independence, was in the city Thursday morning and was somewhat disappointed at not finding his prisoner in Clinton, but was pleased when told he was on his way to Iowa in company with an officer. There was some misunderstanding about the manner of the return of the prisoner. Slimmer Thomas had mortgage on the stock which Wilson is alleged to have sold for $2700. This entire amount has been paid over to the firm together with interest since date of the mortgage in Septemher W. L.

Boyce. the representative of the firm, left this afternoon much pleased with the settlement obtained. Constable Swisher is confident Wilson will; keep his word and return to Independence. Thursday afternoon Sheriff W. H.

Armstrong received a telephone sage from the sheriff of Peoria county asking him to arrest Hienier. who was known to be a resident of the county. He located at the home of Oscar Johnson about 011e mile south of the citv. and put under arrest by Deputy L. E.

Forbes. brought to Clinton and locked up. He had been Morking for Mr. Johnson for about one week. He was not receiving wages but was content to works for his board.

The warrant which issued from Peoria county charges him with havins committed rape, the child being but 13 years of age. The indictment fixes time at last October and he has been a fugitive from justice since that date. He is a married man and has a family living in Peoria county. In some manner. the authorities found he was in this county and was receiving mail addressed to Albert Diontroy.

care Oscar Johnson. When Deruty Forbes addressed him. he said "Hello. John" and the latter answered. "How did you know my name was Deputy Sheriff V.

Michaels of Peoria. came over last night when he learnthe arrest had been made and took! the prisoner back to Peoria this morning, going by interurban. ILLINOIS CENTRAL NEWS. Conductor Charie Hayes was laying off yesterday and visiting with relatives in Kenney. Conductor Sid McGavic, who has been vistting friends in New Orleans, has returned to his home in Clinton.

Extra coaches have been ordered placed on all Illinols Central passenger trains out of Clinton in order to accommodate the Christmas rush in passenger travel. The new order goes into effect Saturday morning and will remain effect until after New Year's. Engineer John Mehan, who has been visiting in the South for the last few weeks. returned to his home here Friand reported for work. Machinist Ryan was laying off Friday on account of sickness.

Engineer J. E. Jones, who has been laying off for the last few days, has reported for work. Fireman J. M.

Johnson has reported for work.after a few days' layoff on account of sickness. Harry Dewey, chief clerk in the trainmaster's office, will pass Christ1038 with friends in Pana. Many requests were turned in most layoffs during the holiday. However. terday ore enginemen and trainmen for of them were turned down.

as this is the time in the year that it is almost impossible to allow men to lay off. The more wise railroad men took their holiday vacations several days ago. The December number of the Illinois Central Emploves' magazine has ar-1 rived here and has been delivered to most of the employes of the Springfield division. located in Clinton. AUSTIN-CONROY.

Austin. both young people of this citv. were married Thursday evening at Sclock by Justice Roy H. Lane. Miss Agnes Conroy and Ralph fire department.

today received a check for 3150 from Vespasian Warner, 3 slight testimonial of his appreciation of the work done by the partment. at the Alsup Alsup fire. 8150 for Fire Department. Chester A. Howard, secretary of the Christmas Entertainment.

The Universalist Sunday school will Rive their annual Christmas enterseinment on Saturday evening, Dec. 24, at 7:30 o'clock. Solos. duets, class songs and recitations will be given by the younger members of the school. 43 appropriate Christmas selection will be sung by Mr.

J. J. Grady of Chicago. The program is one of much merit, and the attendance should be large. All are invited.

Removed to- Hospital. Slichael Sheehy. who is afflicted with tuberculosis. was taken to the Illinois depot Thursday afternoon and Central temoved to the St. Joseph's hospital Bloomington.

There is hope panied them home to spend the Holilays with his parents. D. Gage and family left Wednesday 1or St. Augustine, where they will spend the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Gage's health.

Ralph Beckett and Harry Montgomery, who are attending the Unipersipenof Illinois, Christmas came with home their Friday parents. Mrs. Hilt of Decatur returnea home Friday, after a visit with her Ister. Maria Green. Mr.

and Mrs. T. L. Bankson, George Miller and daughter Pearl were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Henshle at Taylorville. Mrs. Elliott Stickelman of Taylorville spent this week with Emerson Stickelman and family.

WOMAN'S ATROCIOUS LIE FOLLOWS TO GRAVE TAYLORVILLE: Dec. 23-News of the death of Mrs. Emma notorious because of the famous Jordan, Bond outrage 25 years ago which almost caused the lynching of three prominent farmers at Mt. Auburn township, was received here today. She died at Wichita, last Sunday, aged 49 years.

Leaving here 25 years ago, after her atrocious lie had almost caused three men to be lynched, she went to Joplin, and later went to Wichita, where she has since resided. She was married after leaving here Harley Croucher, a former resident of Assumption, pleaded guilty to forging a check for $15 in the Shelby coumty circuit court Thursday and was given an indeterminate sentence in the Chester penitentiary. D. D. Shumway will give his annual dinner to the poor children of the city at the Presbyterian church at noon tomorrow, with the assistance of the members of the City Missionary SOciety.

Mrs. Mary Thompson, city missionary worker, has invited 115 children to the dinner and expects them all to be present. Besides the dinner each child will be given a present. The Taylorville lodge, of Elks will distribute its annual Christmas offering to the poor of the early Sunday morning. It will consist of a dressed chicken, plum pudding, cranberries.

for each family, and about 50 baskets will be distributed. Albert Arbogast. living at Palmer, was granted a license, in St. Louis Thursdav to wed Miss Elsie Hessell of Taylorville township. The couple was married there Thursday evening and returned to Taylorville today.

The bridegroom is a farmer. The bride is a daughter of Andrew Hessell. Joseph W. Smith of Taylorville and Miss Virginia Cheney of Nokomis were married at eight o'clock Saturday evening by Rev. M.

W. Yocom, pastor of the Christian church. at the parsonof the church. The bride is a age daughter of William Cheney of Nokomis and a niece of Mrs. Chrishamel of Taylorville.

The bridegroom is eldest of Sheriff J. R. Smith of this cit son and manages the vehicle, department of his father's harness tablishment. The couple has commenced housekeeping in the flat of the J. R.

building. LOVINGTON LOVINGTON LOVINGTON. Dec. 23-The coal company tracks are soon to be completed: The tracks connect with the Wabash north of town, cross the company's property and extend west along the Vandalla for three quarters of a mile. There are several tracks under the tipple and over the car scales on both sides.

This means a great improvement in facilities for the coal company. Harry C. Kearney was business visitor in Atwood Thursday. Frank Loving of Adel. is the guest of his brother-in-law, W.

A. McMullin and family. Rev. Mr. Hubbart of Latham, new castor of the Methodist church, was in Lovington Tuesday, getting acquainted.

Mrs. Hoots' Sunday school class will serve pie. candy, coffee and popcorn the basement of the home Methodist church, Monday evening. Dec. 26.

W. I. McMullin WAS a business vis81or in Lake City Tuesday. Carl Hewitt of Arthur, has been employed by C. S.

Wright as baker in his new bake John T. Guiley of Windsor, visited relatives here Wednesday. Mr. Galley and family are going to move to N. in a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrg. Oca Ingle of Kenney. are the guests of the former's mother. Mrs.

James Ingle and family. S. E. Munma has sold his blacksmith shop in County street, to W. S.

Smith. W. W. Wolfe of Decatur, visited Mr. and Mrs.

H. S. Alsys here Wednesday. Mr. Wolfe was the Wabash agent here several years ago.

Mrs. Will Bandy and son, James. of Hammond. visited Mrs. McCrauey and family here Thursday.

C. Kearney was a business visitor in Garrett. Wednesday. Miss Ethel Potts of Carthage, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

P. B. Potts. Mrg. Z.

A. Donovan and daughter, Lawrence of Decatur, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A.

Gregory. Mrs. J. W. Mitchell Decatur shopper Wednesday.

Mrs. James A. Green was a Decatur shopper Tuesday. Hi Hammond. Misses Mayme visited and Miss Effie Minnie Bandy Mc- of Crauey here.

Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hostetler were Decatur. shoppers Wednesday.

HINDSBORO HINDSBORO, Dec. 23-The funeral 1of Mrs. James McDonald was well attended Tuesday. She was well known, having lived here several vears. Mr.

and Dan Bais welcomed a daughter Tuesday. Mrs Cal Jordon and little daughter Elsie visited relatives in Spencer! Wednesday. Mr. 'and Mrs. William Patterson and daughter.

Ruby. arrived here Wednesday from Little Rock, to make their future home. J. E. Hines has traded his interests here to Robert Pasett of Springfield for a farm 01 240, acres within three niles of Salem, Roy Wentz of Decatur.

came nesday to start some improvements or the farm. WAPELLA. WAPELLA. WAPELLA. Dec.

23-Charley Razor has moved into Dennis Powers' residence. Miss Mabel Ivelson is home for the bolidavs. Charles Green has gone to Elkville. where he will be married to Miss Grace Kimmel and return to Wapella in the near future. Mrs.

Joe Scogin and son, Bern, were in Clinton Thursdav. Black and gunmetal calf belts, plain or with pipings or trimmings 0. other leathers, are much seen. BABY BURNS HIS HANDS ON STOVE BEMENT, Dec. 23-Elsworth Evans, the 1 year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Evans, was seriously burned on the hands Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock The youngster had been 5 in the kitchen. He spied something on the stove that he wisned Lo play with. He placed one hand on the top of the kitchen range and burned it seriously. For some reason unknown he placed his other hand ull also, but it was supposed he did this to hold himself up.

His screams of pain brought his mother, who was sewing in the front room, to nis alu ine burns were at once attended to. Both the palms of his hands were one big blister. The rural school gave the Christmas program today. The Christmas tree and presents were the usual treat from the teacher, J. P.

Rose. The name, of each pupil and teacher was placed in a box, each drew a name and the one drawing a certain gift received the same. Claud Walker, a brakeman on the Bement and Altamont division, turned home Wednesday from the hospital in Decatur. Walker had three fingers crushed off while coupling carne" near horse driven Strasburg by sometime Benjamin ago. Hadden was frightened Thursday afternoon and started to run.

Mr. Hadden drew back on the lines and one snapped and the animal again started forward on a dead run. Owing to the efforts of William Vorman, the runaway was stopped without doing any Injury. Mr. Hadden's wife and children were in the buggy at the time.

Real Estate Transfers. N. H. Loveless W. B.

Fleming lots 11 and 12 of block 5, of Bodman's addition to the town now Bement, consideration $1,400. Kimel Barnes and wife to Mrs. Irene Barnes Martin lots 11 and 12 of block less 20 feet off north side of lot 12, consideration $500. W. E.

Haseltine et al. to Mrs. Inne Martin undivided interest in the estate of J. H. Barnes, deceased, 10- cated in Bement, $200.

H. E. Shaw and wife to D. P. of lot 12 and north lot 13 of block Tynan 5 of the Mansfield Freeze addition to original town now Bement, $700.

the stereopticon lecture given at the Presbyterian church by Miss Blunt Wednesday evening was very interestng. One hundred slides were preanted, some of which were made from photographs taken by Miss Blunt while in Japan, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Eldred returned to their home in Iowa after a month's visit with her sister, Mrs. J.

P. Amidon. Miss Beulah Green is visiting relatives in Mattoon this week. W. G.

Brown and Miss Mille Learch of Bement were married in Monticello Wednesday. The Young Women's Missionary 80- ciety of the Christian church met at the home of Leroy Barns Wednesday afternoon. The usual business came before the meeting. Mrs. Fred Lacey, who has been visiting her sister Mrs.

W. McPherson will leave for Tel no Saturday for an extended visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs. W. M.

Camp will leave Saturday for Chicago Heights, where they will visit their daughter Mrs. W. N. Vance through the Holidays. Mr.

and Mrs. D. R. Meek of Secor are visiting Mrs. E.

H. Camp through the Holidays. Harley Peck daughter of Atkinson and Mr. and Mrs. E.

J. Peck of Willow Branch are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F.

Sprague during the holidays. Mrs. Isabella Snyder and daughter Mrs. Rose Conway spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs.

W. G. Snyder in Decatur. Zola Wimpen has been ill the last week. and Mrs.

R. E. Moore of Red Oaks. are visiting Mrs. J.

Moore and family, through the holidays. Mrs. Barnes spent Wednesday with friends in Decatur. Mr. and Mrs.

O'Loughlin. Mrs William Clark. Edward McKay and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynan went to Moweanua Wednesday to attend the funeral of Fred Cook, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Cook, former residents of Bement. Austin Ward was a Decatur visitor Thursday. W. H.

Bowdle of Cerro Gordo was a business caller in Bement Thursday Miss Margaret Sievin of the Sacred Heart Academy. returned home Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays with her father. Slevin. NIANTIC. NIANTIC.

NIANTIC Dec. 23-Clinton Armstrong of Crawley. is the guest of his brother. B. H.

Armstrong. Wells suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday night. George Phelan, who spent a year with his uncle. John Phelan at McAlester. has returned home.

M. R. Corbett and family, of Pana, will spend Christmas here. Rev. C.

Hull and family will spend holiday week with Mrs. Hull's parents at Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. Standerry have returred to Mt.

Auburn after visiting William Lawton's family. Rolla Gordy and Shelby Whaley left Thursday for their homes at Aberdeen. S. after spending the cornhusking season here. Rev.

J. V. Willis will preach New Year's day at DeLong. Miss Treva Moore has gone to Cowden to spend a month with relatives. G.

W. Martin. 81 years is in a critical condition He cannot see, and does not realize his condition. The third and fourth rooms gave a program today. First and second rooms also had a joint program.

Miss Ada Baker will spend holiday week at Casner Miss Carrie Black. at McLeansboro. Ralph Myers of Witt. will spend Christmas with Mr. Card's family.

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bailey have been entertaining Luther Campbell and family, of Petersburg.

Mrs. Dona Smith and son and Mrs. Tennie Stout will visit in Chatham next week The program of the concert on Sunday night will be as follows: Piano solo. Clara Hall; Anthem. "Down Through the Prayer and Reading.

Rev. R. E. Henry: Duet. cornet and piano.

Oscar and Ella Pritchett; Anthem. "Tidings of Great We Adore." Sallie B. Hall, Saran Averitt Norman Eaton. Charles Pritchett. Chorus by children.

"Low in Antnem, "Angels from the realms of An orchestra will accompany in the anthem. WHITE HEATH. WHITE HEATH, Dec. 23-Mrs. H.

C. Blacker was Champaign visitor Tuesday. Among those attending the Woodman supper from other towns Saturday evening were: E. D. Nickell and daughter, Campus; Lester Nickell.

Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. White, seymour; Mr.

and Mrs. 0. L. Cline, Dr. C.

0. Cline, Mrs. J. C. Tippett and Miss Seits, Mr.

Mrs. F. A. Plunk of Monticello, and F. S.

Paugh of DeLand. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poster of Oklahoma, are visiting at J. L.

Foster's home. rank Hetishee of Monticello, was in town Thursday. Elifus Fosnaugh has purchased Dr. C. E.

Peel's residence. Mr. and Mrs. I. N.

Holloway, Mrs. W. Alexander and Mrs. Nettie Bradley were in Champaign Monday. Mrs.

F. 0. Duvall of Monticello, spent Monday with relatives here. Mrs. F.

M. Blacker was called to MonticeNo Saturday by the illness of her son, J. S. Blacker. Mrs.

Smith entertained a number of friends Thursday at dinner. Carl. Mitchell has sold his residence to Leonard Luscaleet. Mrs. A.

P. Heath was in Champaign Thursday. Ralph Bushee of Chicago, has come home to pass the holidays. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Heath were Champaign visitors Thursday. Dr. J. D. Knott of Monticello, was in town Thursday.

Verne Purcell was in Monticello Wednesday. Rev. D. C. Ade returned from Decatur, Wednesday.

William Murray has sold his elevator and residence to John W. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Cory Robbins were Decatur visitors Wednesday.

Mrs. S. L. Slevers was shopping in Champaign Tuesday. Miss Ada Fisher of Decatur, is iting at I.

N. Holloway's. Miss Sylvia Olson gave a miscel. laneous shower at her home Tuesday afternoon for Miss Ethel Parks. Miss Verna Nickell of Campus visited with Miss Ethel Ridgley Sunday.

J. E. Bickel of DeLand was a visitor here Wednesday. Christmas entertainments will be given at the Methodist United Brethren churches. Episcopatrang evening.

Carl Crawford returned to Bondville Wednesday. Mr. Mrs. F. A.

Branch and family will spend Christmas in Champaign. Mrs. Homer McDonald of Champaign, is visiting relatives here. A shooting match is billed for White Heath Saturday, Dec. 24.

Dr. E. C. Peel. J.

C. Vinson and. Elifus Fosnaugh were Monticello visitors Monday. Edward Ruch and Verl Wilkey were Champaign visitors Wednesday. Mr.

and Mrs. C. M. Blacker were in Monticello Saturday. Mr.

and Mr. Cecil Filey of Cedar Falls, are visiting at D. W. Filer's John Wrench was a Decatur visitor Wednesday. Presiding Elder D.

R. Seneft of Westfield, preached in the United Presbyterian church Saturday and Sunday evenings. C. R. Mitchell was a Decatur visitor Tuesday.

Mrs. J. C. Furnish was in Champaign Thursday. Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Pike of Galesville visited at J. IL. Luscaleet's home Wednesday. S.

L. Sievers shipped three car loads of hogs to Chicago and Decatur Wed nesday. Darst of Lodge, was in town Wednesday. Horace White of Bloomington, has returned home, after short visit with relatives here. Fthel Flovd Parks Rex of were Seymour united in and Miss marriage Wednesday, Dec.

21, in Decatur. Dr. C. E. Peel will' not leave White Heath.

but will remain in his present location. Mrs. H. M. Curl and Mrs.

Mary Deland entertained the Royal Neighbors Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Ridgiey. Miss Ethel and Ralrh. will spend Christmas with relatives in Decatur. Harry Fell was in Decatur Wednesday. FAILS TO IDENTIFY ALL SUSPECTS HELD PANA, Dec.

23-A young man about 23 years of age giving his name as E. Stumbaugh and claiming his home as Vandalia, was arrested at an early hour Thursday morning on a charge of robbery. being a John suspect in the John Farrell Harrell. Elmer Carroll Wood arrived in this city to identify the man under arrest. Harrell at said this man was not the one that robbed him.

When Stumbaugh was searched by the police a knife larger than the law permits was found on him. He was then charged with carrying concealed weapons and was fined $100 and costs. Being unable to pay his fine he was taken to the county jail and locked up Chief of Police Nighsonger took John Harrell before four local suspects. but Harrell did not identify them as his The chief says that he has exhausted all theories that were with local parties. Chief Nighsonger has now changed his opinion and believes that Harrell was partly intoxicated at the time and is now to conceal something However, the chief will follow any clews that may turn up.

It is verv doubtful whether Jones will ever be apprehended. A. H. Masher. a Big Four fireman.

had a narrow escape from death early Wednesday morning when he was thrown from his engine while the train was running at the rate of 35 miles an hour. The accident was due to a crown sheet in the boiler blowing out as Fireman Masher was shoveling coal into the firebox. He was struck squarely by the force of the explosion and in addition to being thrown from the engine he was severely scalded from the escaping steam. All railroad men think that his escape from death is more than marvelous. Mr.

Masher was firing engine 6617. pulling an extra westbound freight. with Engineer Woods at the throttle. The injured man was taken to Mattoon on No. 46 to his home at 801 De Witt street.

where the company physician attended. He will most like. Iv be confined to his bed for several days as a result of the accident. LITTLE IN HIM. had lunch with Skribble.

the writer, today." "Is that so? Do you think there's much in him?" much! Apple pie and coffee!" Some colds are worse than Bad Colds others, but they are all bad. Do not neglect them. Treat promptly, vigorously. First of all, ask your doctor about taking Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Then do as he says.

Lowell. Ager ELDERLY WOMAN HAS SERIOUS FALL MONTICELLO. Dec. Jane fell Thursday afternoon on the Heath icy steps at her home in West Wilham street, breaking her left arm near the shoulder. Owing to her extreme age, the break is of a very serious nature.

Mrs. S. J. Bumstead, of Decatur, came Friday to visit the family of her son, Dr. C.

M. Bumstead. The citizens of Monticello have formed a a a a a a purse toward the poor of this vicinity. remembering committee composed of Dr. C.

M. Bumstead, L. C. Burgess and W. H.

England, 31 dinners will be sent out and 126 children remembered. In all, 37 families will be aided to have a merry Christmas. This is the first effort of the kind on a large scale ever made in Monticello, and people have been very liberal in helping. Mrs. Emma Arnsworth, of Cisco, has come to pass the winter with Air.

and Mrs. Samuel Arnsworth. R. J. Marsden, of Mexico, will arrive to pass the Holidays with his wife at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. L. M. Taylor, Mrs. John E.

Andrew and daughter, Gladys, left Friday to visit her brother at Des Moines, la, Tinsman. is entertaining her brother, Hott, and family, of Iowa. Deputy Sheriff George Lindsley was taken suddenly ill Monday at the court house with appendicitis, but is now improving. Mrs. Theodore Nelson and Miss Lena, of Chicago, will daughter.

urday for a short stay, and will go on to Decatur to pass Christmas with Judge and Mrs. Nelson. Miss Florence Newell, who is ing school at the Northwestern university; Sam Dighton, of Yale, and the students of the University of Illinois are here for the holi4avs. Superintendent B. D.

Remy left Friday to pass the Holidays in Franklin. Ind. Before returning he go to Chicago to attend the state teachers' institute. Miss Grace Davis. of Virden: Miss Esther Hickey, of Ohio, and Miss Vida Fort, of Stronghurst, left 1 Friday for their homes to pass Christmas.

Mrs. Harris Dante is visiting her parents in Effingham. Mr. and Mrs. John Famuliner returned Thursday from Wintersville, Miss.

Miss Margaret Martin, of Bement, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. O. Cline. The Platt County Telephone company, of Monticello, certified yesterday to an increase in its capital stock from $10,000 to $50.000, at Springfield.

NEWMAN NEWMAN. 111.. Dec. 23-There was born to Howard Thomag and wife a bright little babv girl. Not only of being the first child of her parents.

but also the first grandchild of R. Thomas and wife, makes the young lady an important personage. Thursday evening at the home of the bride's mother. Mrs. Jas.

A. Todd, Miss Hnzel Downing was married to Ora Walls. Miss Downing is a very popular young woman and has a host of friends. Mr. Walls is a young farmer living near Brocton.

They will live in Brocton. Miss Bessie Burgett returned Thursday evening from Forest Park where she is attending college. 0. V. Myers Sons sold and delivered two car loads of Kansas cattle here this week.

TAKE CARE! -When the kidneys are affected, life is in danger. Read what Foley Kidney Pills have done for your neighbor Mrs. H. McLaughlin Decatur. says: "Being aware that many women suffer attacks and pains from which thev are able to get relieved.

I felt should do them a great, service by telling of my experience. Hardly a day passed that I did anot suffer some misery. had sharp pains in my back. and loss of anpetite with headaches and dizziness while my kidneys gave much distress. Some one suggested that I give Foley Kidney Pills a trial.

and I Aid, and the results were that I am free of the annoying pains and dizzy spells and condition is healthy and improving. We have also given Foley Kidney Pills to other members of the family with the very best results. honestly believe the are the woman's hest friend in trouble W. Bell. CONDUCTOR WORKS OLD GAME ON HOLD UP MEN Conductor Charles Morgan of the Wabash.

is telling how he completely bluffed three men at the IllInols Central railroad crossing on East up William street, a few nights ago. Mr. Morgan had just returned from his run and was going home between 12 and 1 o'clock. At the William street crossing he was accosted by three men. who commanded him to hold up his hands.

With a strong arm jab, he sent one of the trio to the crossing and then took to his heels. He was chased by the other two men and stopped a few feet east of the crossing. Mr. Morgan then worked his bluff by pulling from his pocket a pair of bright, nickeled wire nippers which he thrust in the faces or the two men. The bad, bold men fled at the sight of the supposed gun.

AGED WOMAN INJURED BY FALLING DOWN STAIRS Catching her foot in a worn piece of stair covering. Mrs. M. G. Patterson, 70 years old, fell down a flight of stairs in her home, 136 West Washington street, Thursday afternoon, receiving painful injuries.

The left hip war Ask That Wabash Engineer what he thinks of Wabash Special Bread His Judgment Is Good. dislocated and the left shoulder badly bruised. On acount of her advanced age the injuries are regarded as sortons. though not necessarily dangerous. THE SECRET OF HEALTH.

A physician informs us that the best cure for sickness is to keep well Some or othed this had just been suspected, tea, and it is a joy to give it confirmed by expert authority. the change and the attention given him at that institution will be of benefit to him. was conveyed from his home to station ins Campbell Jakman'g ambulance. CLINTON PERSONALS. Mr.

and Mrs. W. E. Marvel and daughter, Louise, arrived in the city this afternoon from St. Louis and wilt spend the Holidays at the home of Mrs.

Marvel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ewing. J. W.

Terryman made a business trip to Bloomington today. Alsup, who has been visiting relatives here for the last few days, has returned to his home in Bloomington. ed relatives here Thursday. Mrs. W.

C. Harris' of De Land visitMiss Etta Henson has returned to her home in Des Moines, Iowa, after an extended visit in this city with Iriends. James Hardy left today for an extended visit in Oklahoma with relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Jeff Sprague of Waynesville were in the city shopping, today. Mrs. Walter Adams, living four miles west of Clinton, who has been 111 for. the past two weeks, is improving. Mrs.

William Leighton was in Decatur shopping Thursday. B. F. Whitsler of Lane was a Clinton visitor here today. Mrs.

Edward Taylor and children are visiting relatives in Beardstown for a few days. Miss Anna McPherson of Maywood, arrived in the city today to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents. Mr and Mrs. J. W.

McPherson in East ohnson street. Miss Gertrude Alsup has returned to her home in LeRoy, after a visit in this clty with relatives. Harry Randall of Galesburg. is in the city visiting friends for a few days. Otis Miller, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Miller of North George street, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. J.

D. Scott left today for Indiana, where they will visit relatives for several days. Mrs. Scott entertained the Linger Longer club, Thursday, afternoon at her home in West Adams street. Refreshments served.

W. H. Thornley offer Kenney was among the he Clinton visitors today. Harrold Cummings, who is attending school in Chicago, arrived home today, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

O. E. Cummings, until after the holidays. Mrs. V.

M. Best son. James, have returned to their home' in Weldon, after a few weeks' visit in Hillsborough, N. with relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. J. W. Kauffman of Weldon were in the city shopping today. William Elliott of Centralia, is the guest of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. S. J. Mr. Elliott and for Mrs.

a few Clyde and son. Cecil, passed through Clinton Thursday evening, en route from Oklahoma to their home in Weldon. Mrs. H. O.

Englisn and son. Hasper. left today for days' visit with relatives in Waveland, Ind. Edgar Conley this city, and John Hanover of New York, who are attending St. Beads college at Peru, arrived in the city Thursday, and are visiting at the home of the former's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. B. E. Conley until after Christmas. County Clerk F.

C. Campbell left this evening for Evanston, where he will spend Christmas with his sons, who are attending college there. Oscar Lundh is here from Elgin, visiting at his home and helping in the store during the holiday rush. Mrs. Kate Temple of Detroit, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.

Atking. Mr. and Mrs. L. C.

Burton will leave tomorrow for Monticello, where the, will visit relatives during the holidays Mrs. Kate Leonard and Mirs. Fannie Dickey, sisters of Mrs. F. C.

Taylor will return to their homes in Kansas, Saturday. BLUE MOUND. BLUE MOUND, Dec. 43-H. J.

Schwarz visited his son Odgen at the Lincoln school Sunday. Edward Jordan Decatur was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schowoska last Mr. Sundesirs.

Charles Lewis returned home Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Decatur. Miss Myrtle Tadlock and Elmer Brown spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Platt of Maroa. Lewis Montgomery and family of Alton will be the guests of Rev.

H. B. Montgomery and wife Christmas. Mr. and Mrs.

Dunnovan will pass Christmas in Decatur, the guests of relatives. Mrs. John McMillin and Gaughter Nellie visited Mrs. L. K.

McMillin of Taylorville Monday. Geo. Francis of Sullivan spent last week with his brother Samuel Francis and family. Otto and iterry Belknap of Raymond will spend Christinas with their mother and sister here. Mrs.

John McMillin and daughter Nellie will attend the Joint- -Cross wedding at Decatur Christmas eve. Norman McCoy. the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

B. McCoy, who has been ill with diphtheria, is reported some better. Miss Lucy Dalluge returned to her home northwest of Blue Mound after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Sailsbury. William Mason and Thos.

Shelton of St. Louis, cousins of Mrs. Wm. Black, will spend Christmas with and Mrs. Wm.

Black. Misses Virginia and Nellie Perkins of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barsh Sunday.

Miss Remono Corrington of Moweaqua came Tuesday for a visit with N. E. Corrington and family and brother Harry Corrington. Mrs. M.

M. McDaniel left Tuesday morning for Centerville, Iowa, for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Beard and family. Mr. and Mrs.

T. B. Davidson of Fairfield, are the guests of the former's sister. Mrs. Mary Belknap.

Miss Stella Sallsbury of Denver. Colo. who came to attend the funeral of her brother Miles Sailsbury, will leave for her home at Denver, Colo. after the Holidays. J.

Arthur Brown returned the first of the week from Colorado, where he was called by the illness of his son John. Elmer Daniels and John Myers returned home Friday from Springfield where they went to meet Robt. Myers Salt Lake City, Utah, who accom- EAR ACHE IN CHILDREN AND WHAT TO DO FOR IT. Subject as Discussed by Dr. Scott of the United Doctors Institute, With a Case Cited.

A Very Common Malady Among Children At This Time of the Year and Why Parents Should Be Careful. Dr. Scott of the United Doctors' Institute, 217 North Water street, when asked what to do with children with ear ache replied. "There are many causes of ear ache in children and it would be difficult to say off-hand just what to do for children who are suffering with ear-ache. The most common cause at this season of the year is "taking cold." Usually we find tire patient with catarrhal condition of the nose and throat.

Not unfrequently there is enlarged tonsils and sometimes the child has adenoids. The child is often busy at play and neglects to put on the proper wraps. Along toward evening or probably after supper the child begins to feel uncomfortable and there is sometimes a slight rise of temperature. Sometimes the pain is severe a developing very rapidly. Often it is slow with very lanciating pains.

The patient sleeps in the intervals. Usually there is some infection and puss accumulates in the middle ear. If the eustachian tube is entirely closed which is often the case when they have caught cold, and if the infection pain increases rapidly, the tension be'andrewhethe comes great it breaks the ear drum. The puss ooses and the child is usually relieved until the next attack. But attacks is liable to do injury to the middle ear and sometimes causes what we call suppurative-otitis-media, and there is an oosing the greater part of the time.

Finally the bones of the ear become affected and it becomes necessary in many cases to do one of the most dangerous operations known to the surgeon. That is cutting down through the bone back of the ear and relieving the tension. This is 3 very. serious operation and is only undertaken by a few surgeons. If this is not done the disease mav eat through the brain and cause death at any time.

It the tonsils are enlarged and the child breathes through the mouth at night they should either be removed or given treatment that will reduce them in size. The same applies to adenoids. We think now we have a remedy that will reduce almost all adenoids and tonsils to their normal size. without resorting to the knife, and there are very few cases of running at the ear that we cannot cure without an operation. Here is one of the worst cases that we have on record, where the running of the ear was stopped with two weeks' treatment.

and he handed us the letter which is appended. United Doctors, Decatur, Ill. Gentlemen: I have doctored with three different doctors. Doctored five or six years before coming to you. I would get help then the trouble would come back again.

Would get better and worse at times. One year ago last November came to you. I talked in a whisper had been that way for three weeks before coming. I was very hard of hearing, could hardly hear anything. Ears would swell up, I had very severe headaches.

Had catarrh of the nose very badly. Ears would run so that they would be sore on the outside, causing me a great deal of suffering. Would leave one side of the head and go to the other then back to the same side again. My ears stopped running in two weeks after coming to you. I am very thankful to the United Doctors for the great rellef they have given me.

I had a nurse examine me there was great- lumps beh'nd my ears. She told me I would have to have an operation before I could get, rellet. If anyone wants to write to me or ask me any questions I would be glad to answer them. Very truly yours, MRS. J.

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