Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 16

r-r-i DECATUR HERALD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1929 DECATUR HERALD JOHN G. FAIT OF ILLIOPOLIS DIES Cashier of Farmers' State Bank Succumbs Wednes- fOADDY-DEAR-MOTHER FEEUb AWFULLY SUOE ABOUT THE WAV YOOTALK ABOOT HER HE CAJslT GO A.MV'WHERE.-EHol Illinois Farmer Again Wins Corn Husking Contest ASl' -r A CINCH 1TVJOZA JfS I ME SO POOR AjslD SUCH HE CAN A COANVWHERE- iHr. day After Stroke 16 -ri Lavre she its 1 I IT I I I1UPOT OME OF HAP CSKICE Mi Bringing ffl tffc i UP OAUGHT-ER. A Father ffffjf i I I tl-Til I Cwt Britain rights nnmrd. 1 I (Special To The Herald) ILLIOPOLIS.

Xov. 21 John C. Fait, 57. cashier of the Farmers' i State bank and well known in cen-1 tral Illinois, died in his home at 6 i o'clock Wednesday morning follow-j jugiu a siruhe apupitAy last rii day. Mr.

Fait had passed his entire Fv IP life in Sangamon county. He was bcrn near Illiopolis May 5. 1S72. the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Fait. When 19 years old he became bookkeeper in the Farmers' State bank and was afterward make i FORESTALL THIEF circuit court Tuesday by Attorney J. F. Pearl for Olive G. Fenner- vs.

Frank Fenner et al. It will be heard in the next term of court. divorce from Vessie E. Edwardi grounds of desertion. The EdW both reside in Farmer City -nT have two children, a girl is OHLMAN MAN FATALLY SHOT Pana Jeweler Observing 55th Year in Trade Would-be Burglar Scared From Clinton Home Early Wednesday Morning cashier.

JJr. I ait married on Thanksgiving day, 1S99. to Miss Frances Turner, and to them two children were born, Horton Fait, editor of the Beverly Hills (Cal.) News, and Miss Catherine Fait, a student In the University of Illinois. Funeral Friday jctua oia. Court was adjourned yesterdav til Dec.

Ifi citizen. Mr. Reher is frank in his expression and calls a spade. He has raised a fine family of children who are pretty well scattered as to residence. His five daughters: Miss Clara Reher and Mrs.

Anna Blair of Chicago; Mrs. Thersa Schneider of Alton; Mrs. Mary Neal of Decatur and Miss Bertha Reher of Washington, D. C. The four sons are Omer Reher of Alton; William of Chicago; Charles of Pittsburgh, and Lawrence of Chicago.

AGED NEWMAN MAN DIES AFTER STROKE CLINTON GIRL AND. Mr. Fait also leaves his widow, one i brother. Charles Fait of Illiopolis. Charles Barnes Dies Wednesday of Supposedly Self-inflicted Wound CLINTON, Nov.

21 A would-be burglar was frightened away from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steger, 612 North Quincy stroi-t, Wednesday morning about 1 o'clock shortly after he had gained entrance to the house. No loot was obtained. Mr.

and Mrs. Steger had planned to go to Chicago on the Diamond Special Wednesday morning and Mrs. Steger was awake. She heard the and two sisters. Mrs.

James Kent, wife of the Sangamon county sheriff. BEMENT, Nov. 21. George Tres-enriter, 70, a plasterer of Newman, died suddenly Mcnday following a stroke cf apoplexy. Mr.

Tresenriter was born in the southern part of Missouri and moved to this community at an early age. ARNOLD RITES IN CLINTON WEDNESDAY He leaves his widow, two daugh and Mrs. William Knotts of Los Angeles. Cal. I The funeral will be conducted In the Christian church in Illiopolis at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev.

W. B. Stine. Burial will be In River-! side cemetery, Illiopolis. I His son, Horton flew from Los i Antreles.

arriving In Illiopolis late ters, Gladys Coldat of Sandoval, and Mrs. Mae Bender of Bloomington, four sons, Clarence of Tuscola, Ray of Detroit, Roy of Los Angeles and Carl of Newman. man step up on the porch, insert the key in the door, open it and walk in. She called to Mr. Steger, who switched on the electric lights and found the man standing in the room.

The intruder turned and fled. CHICAGO MAN WED CLINTON, Nov. 21-Mif Brittin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.

Brittin, West Adams street Ehvyn Bowling, son of M. Bo ling of Paris, 111., were united marriage in Covington, Ind, SiN day night by Rev. C. C. Carter tor of the First Methodist EpiiC church there.

Mr. and Mrs. Jku Moore of Chicago were witnesses. The bride is a graduate of the 6a ton Community High school with ft. class of 1927.

She has been employ ed in the office of the chief clerk in the master mechanic as grapher. Mr. Bowling Is a. graduate at flj Paris High school. He Tuesday.

CLINTON, Nov. 21 The funeral of Elmer J. Arnold was conducted in the family home, 1031 West Johnson street, Wednesday aftrenoon by Rev. H. B.

Wheaton, pastor of the Christian church. Mr. Arnold was one of Clintons' best known residents and the home was filled to capacity with friends. Burial was ia Wood-lawn cemetery. PLAN BOX SOCIALS IN SHELBY COUNTY (Special to The Herald) HILLSBORO.

Nov. 21. Charles Barnes 65, died in a Pana hospital late Wednesday afternoon from a gunshot wound in the head, believed to have been self-inflicted while hunting on the farm of his son Lloyd Barnes near Ohlman. The body was brought to the Lewis Walge undertaking parlors in this city and an inquest will be conducted Thursday morning in Pana. Mr.

Barnes went hunting with his son and grandchildren in the morning. After a time it was noticed that he had been left behind. They turned about and came upon him with a bullet wound in his head, inflicted by the revolver with which he was hunting. GRANT TWO DIVORCES IN DEWITT CO. COURT SHELBYVILLE ROTARY HEARS TALK ON BUYER, SELLER RELATIONSHIP PANA, Nov.

21 August Reher is observing his 55th year as Pana jeweler and watchmaker. Incidentally he is looking on the bright side of life and hopes to celebrate his 81st birthday soon. Mr. Reher came to Pana 55 years ago. Prior to that time he was engaged in the jewelry business at Ripley, following a three years' course at the trade in a Cincinnati.

O. watch, factory. Horn In Germany Mr. Reher was born in Germany where he lived until young manhood. When the kaiser called "to arms" in the Franco-German war of 1S71.

Mr. Reher deserted the ranks of the army and came to America. He has no respect for war. The last war that of the world "was a dollar war" says Mr. Reher.

Principle was not so much involved, he declares, for there was nothing that should have caused a fight. The little difference existing between the nations could have been settled across the mahogany table at first instance as well as last, said Mr. Reher. Crown rulership does not seem to roister with our fellow tur, resident of Clinton and well knou; Walter Olson, above, is the corn belt's fastest husker. He won his second consecutive national title by beating a field of state champions in a match at Renz field.

Platte City, Mo. He lives near Rio 111. nere. is employed as sertict manager of the National Carbid-company In Chicago. The couple wffi SHELBYVTI.LE.

Nov. 21. Ellis Fry was day chairman and leader of the noon-day luncheon of the Rotary club Monday in the 'Xeal hotel. The subject. "Buyer and Seller Relationship." was ably discussed by Maurice Stice and Dr.

J. C. Westcr-relt. The latter Rave his views as what should be done with the sur SHELBYVILLE, Nov. 21 The junior class of the Westervelt High school will conduct a pie and box social in the schoolhouse Friday evening of this week.

A pie and box social will be conducted in the Black Log school, southwest of Shelbyville, taught Claudia Hatfield, Friday evening of this week. The ladies of the Westervelt church will conduct a bazar and food sale Saturday in the Ford used car sales building on Main street in Shelbyville. CLINTON, Nov. 21 Two divorces were granted by Judge D. H.

Wams-ley in circuit court here TuesdaV-Mrs. Anna Baker was awarded a decree from George Baker of Wel-don. Property rights were settled by a conference between attorneys on either side before the divorce was brought up. The court in addition to granting the divorce allowed her to resume her former name, Anna Griffin. Mr.

Baker is a hardware merchant in Weldon. Roy L. Edwards was granted a DEWITT MAN RECEIVES DISLOCATED SHOULDER CLINTON. Nov. 21 Richard Ree-ser, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Reeser, formerly of Clinton, now of Farmer City, received a dislocated shoulder in an accident on the Reeser farm home. Monday. Dick was riding a horse when the animal became frightened by some object and ran away, throwing him to the ground. A partition suit was filed in the resiue in unicago after Dec.

1 The new tbpafor tn "Vaw. iji. r-i aw ayoi nF 1-1 ORDINANCE AGAINST DRUNKEN DRIVING IS PASSED IN VANDALIA feet. and is 115 feet hirli Tf plus money, provided citizens of-Shelbwille voted favorably at the i a i ix, io.ira.iij ui ua v.VJV BC8J and is the largest theater In VANDALIA, Nov. 21.

A new ciiv world. ordinance which provides that it is unlawful to operate an automobile or motor vehicle on thi streets, alleys or public places of Vnndalia while in an intoxicated condition was passed Herald Carrier of estfield is Embryo Artist WESTFIELD, Nov. 21. Howard Gibbs. 13 years old sort of Mr.

and Mrs. John Gibbs, and a Decatur Herald distributor, has gained much notoriety in this locality recently as an artist, sign painter and chalk talker. He has made many of the local signs seen along the highways, his chalk talks are much in demand in grade school circles, and for the last two months has been taking lessons by the city council in the regular Cold meeting Monday night. Violation of the ordinance calls for er weather comin gi spproachincr special election to sell the municipal light plant, sayins that the money could be used to no better advantage than paving the street In front of the Shelby County Memorial hospital. Artist Charles Heinz of Shelbyville.

who for several months has been in Provincetown. doing landscape painting, writes that one of paintings has been accepted by the artists' jury for the National Academy of Design's' winter exposition to be conducted In New York city. Mr. Heintz has been elected a member of the Beechcomers Province-town Artist club. Annual community Thanksgiving services will be conducted in the Presbyterian church at 9:30 o'clock on th mornir.g of Thursday.

Nov. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Frank B. Ward of the Christian church. a fine of not less than $75 nor more than $200.

In case the fine is not immediately paid the violator shall be imprisoned in the city jail until It is or he is discharged through due pro cess of law. Mayor W. F. Smith was chosen by the Municipal league of Illinois as a under Mrs. W.

Briscoe in the art of colored clays on paintings. Several of representative of Vandalia to be pres ent at a convention in Carbondale on Here's complete protection for your car in only 2 minutes the 27th of iov-ember. He has ar his paintings are on display in the windows of the Garver Beauty shop, in this city. ranged to attend. Mrs.

Nora Bennett, who recentlv The eouncil voted to give $25 out of the band fund to the newly organ ized Crawford-Hale 23d district band, moved to Iowa, is here visiting her father. Samuel Shepbring, preparatory to accompanying him to Florida for the winter. to be used for the purchasing of new UNDERGOES OPERATION music. The Clark County Ministerial as sociation met Tuesday afternoon in Vandalia Newspaper Man Suffers Attack of Appendicitis Tuesday the local United Brethren church. A REALTOR HELD FOR SWINDLING CLIENTS BY DEED FORGERIES (By 1'nitid Press.) ST.

LOUIS, Nov. 21 Arthur W. good attendance cf ministers from ail over the county was present and an interesting program was enjoyed. Bowie's Widow Seeks to Oust lion City Head VANDALIA. Nov.

Roy Doolv, dvertising manager of the Vandalia Leader, underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Mark Greer hospital Tuesday afternoon. His condition is reported as favorable. Miss Ona Snyder was hostess to a number of guests at a bridge party in her home on South Forest street Monday evening. Mrs. F.

L. Rice was awarded a prize for having high score for the evening's play. Mrs. C. F.

Easterday second prize and Mrs. S. Denny third. The Home and Garden department the Vandalia Woman's club met Monday afternoon at the home of Overmeyer, president of a real estate company bearing his name, was under arrest Thursday cn complaints that he obtained 5100,000 through alleged sale of forged deeds. Circuit Attorney A.

Miller, who made an Investigation of the case, declined to divulge evidence already obtained but said it would be presented to the grand jury in ISj X'niteA Prets.) ZION CITY. Nov. 21 The widow No special overhauling or service charges! Just SURE protection with Denatured Alcohol of John Alexander Dowie has an nounced that she will attempt to Mrs. Lowell Ewart of North Eighth! CISCO MAN BREAKS FINGER IN GAS ENGINE street. A lecture demonstration the topic "Suiting the Menu to the! "usoana, iron w.iour u.cnn Normal and Abnormal Appetite" was! Voliva.

modern proponent of the pivn bv Mrs. Winnifred Loggins that the earth is square, the Home Economics department of! Mrs- Jeanie Dowie stated in a let-Kellogg Battle Creek, Mich. ter that she will come here from i ner nome ireenDurg, ana ln- augurate her campaign for control. MONTICELLO G. A.

R. WOMEN HAVE MEETING Voliva's strict rules concerning dress, recreation and employment have caused discontent among members of the Zion cult recently. CISCO, Nov. 21 D. C.

Bowman received a broken right forefinger last week when the spokes of the fly-wheel of a gasoline engine struck his hand as he was moving a lever. Saturday night visitors in the home of Tom Kistler were. Mrs. Mary Peck, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Parkhurst and little daughter of Cerro Gordo. Mrs. Lorna Mearns, who teaches physical training and athletics In the Decatur High school, passed the weekend in Cisco with her brother, James Van Bellehem. Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Braeme of Decatur passed the weekend In the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Reed Barnhart. THE weather man's warning you, car owners! Colder weather's on the way, he says and you know what a freeze-up does to a motor.

You're going to guard against it, of course how? Here's the simplest way the surest the safest and by far the cheapest! Just take two minutes between now and the time you put your car away. Drive to the nearest garage or filling station that displays the orange and green sign. Tell the man you want Denatured Alcohol. Watch him consult a chart, put in the exact amount your car needs, and test the solution for you Then 96 seconds after you drive in away you go fully protected. No special overhauling is necessary when you rely on this trustworthy antifreeze! It can't seep through tiny holes or hose connections It won't rot hose, clog radiators, or corrode metal parts.

Besides, Denatured Alcohol is by far. the most economical anti-freeze. Even in the severest climate, you usually won't spend more than one-half as much for a whole season's supply as you would for one filling of substitutes. Denatured Alcohol is backed by more than 20 years of successful and satisfactory use. It is approved by all car manufacturers and universally endorsed by all makers of automobile radiators.

Yes, winter's coming! Protect your car but with safety for that costly motor! Rely on Denatured Alcohol, the dependable anti-freezb. Look for the orange and green sign. The Industrial Alcohol Institute, Int, Graybar Building, New York City. FORMER SHELBYVILLE WOMAN DIES IN CHICAGO SrONTICELLO, Nov. 21 The ladles of the G.

R. conducted their meeting in the home of Dolly Huffman, Tuesday afternoon. Thirty-five members were present. Plans for the annual Christmas party were made. It will be conducted on Dec.

17. The women will have a benefit 8how in the Lyric theater on Dec. 11 and 12. The next meeting will be Dc. 3rd, when the annual election of officers will take place.

SHELBYVILLE, Nov. 21. Funeral services for Mrs. John Lappin, a former resident of Shelbyville, whose death occurred in Chicago Monday, following a several months' illness. were conducted In Chicago Wednes Former Senator Pervier Dies in Sheffield Home day morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norrls passed Tuesday evening in Decatur and vis- She was a daughter of the late lted Verneil Thompson, who is a pa- Mr. and Mrs. John Wertz and was tient in St.

Mary's hospital. Verneil, I born in Shelby county 67 years ago, who is ill with pneumonia, is doing-For a number of years her husband. John Lappin. was custodian of the well jis can bo expected. SIX INDISPUTABLE FACTS You're heard a lot about antl-frcezcu.

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K. SAY GARAGE MEN! Here's how the Alco-Tester works. Just squeeze the bulb and it tells you if there's enough Denatured Alcohol in your radiator. Have it done if there's a doubt in your mind. Any garage man will gladly do it.

SHEFFIELD, Nov. 20 Former State Senator C. C. Pervier, 70, died of a heart attack here Tuesday. Pervier represented the 37th district in the state Senate from 1914 to 1923.

Before that he had been a member of the House for eight years. Mother Begs Kidnaper Remember Baby's Diet Shelbyville Elks' home. She leaves the following children: Clyde Lappin, Mrs. Myrtle Hunter, William Lappin and Florence Lappin, all. of Chicago.

She also leaves a sister. Mrs. Jacob Hott. of Assumption, and a brother, George Wertz, of this city. BANK OFFICER CHASES GUNMEN AFTER HOLDUP Daughter Wed Millions, But Mother Will Scrub An entire season's supply of Denatured Alcohol usually costs less than half as much as one filling of some preparations.

I Denatured Alcohol Is harmless to radiators, enftlncs and electrical systems. It will not corrode metal parts or attack rubber hose and does not cause leaks. No special service is required to make your car ready for winter. Just put Denatured Alcohol In your radiator as It is. 4F.Tery car manufacturer sppro'es Denatured Alcohol, and the firm that made your radiator is also emphatic in its endorsement.

1 If your protective solution is lost 2 through accident or carelessness, the cost of replacement Denatured Alcohol is usually one-aUth that of replacement with some preparations. 6 You can get Denatured Alcohol anywhere, anytime. Service when you need it, wherever you are. Save time and money with trttt United Press.) FAIRLAND, Nov. 21 Two men held up D.

G. Gordon, president, and his daughter. Miss Laura, 23, of the Fairland National bank, at 8:30 NEW YORK. Nov. 21 If he has read the newspapers and value3 the life of the baby he stole, a kidnaper somewhere was busy today compounding a complicated mixture of certified milk, lactic acid, special sugar, and barley water.

The baby was stolen from his carriage In front of a BrooWvn department store Tuesday. Hi life is dependent on the specie. 1 diet prescribed by physicians. The child's mother, Mrs. Margaret Learney of Brooklyn, almost hysterical with anxiety, made the formula public through the newspapers in the hope the kidnaper might see it (By Vnittt Press.) OLSO, Norway, Nov.

21 A woman who said she was the mother of Adelaide Ingelbert, Norwegian chambermaid who recently married William Willock, son of a New York millionaire, found no change in her life Wednesday because of her daughter's marriage. "I am delighted that Adelaide is married," the woman said. "But I just plan to continue my work as a laundress and floor scrubber at the city hall." Denatured Alcohol a. m. Wednesday and escaped in a 1 gray Studebaker roadster with a California top.

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