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May 10, 1911. THE DECATUR 5 DAILY HERALD. SCHERMER MAY SERVE SENTENCE Waynesville Man Found Guilty of Volating Ordinances In That Town. TAKEN IN BY SHERIFF Friends Thus Far Have Failed to Come to Settle County's Bill. CLINTON.

May 9-Sheriff Armstrong went to Waynesville this afternoon in answer to a call that a young man by the name of Bert Schermer had been breaking and violating certain of the village ordinances there. Mr. Schermer was brought to Clinton. He had an immediate hearing and the costs and fine amounted to $43.25. He nad no money and so far his friends have refused to settle the bill.

If it is not paid it means that he will have to remain in the county jail nearly 22 days. G. A. R. Post Exercises, Frank Lowery Post, G.

A. R. Clinton will observe Memorial Sunday on May also Decoration day on Tuesday, May 30. The memorial services will be held in the Presbyterian church and Rev. W.

H. Fulton. pastor of that church, will deliver an address. Telephone Company's Plans. The annual meeting of the National Telephone company was held lest night and much important business was transacted.

B. F. Wasson was J. R. secretary; H.

elected president for the ensuing man, general manager and E. C. Collin son, wire chief. The new plans of the company provide for a general overhauling of the entire system, based however, on whether the franchise the company asked for at the last meeting of the council, is granted. If the franchise is granted it is understood that arrangements have been made to finance the company on a different basis.

Postoffice Not to Be Closed. The carriers' windows of the Clinton postoffice will not be closed on Sunday unless there is a stronger demand for it it than has yet been manifested. There is little call for mail at the carcier window on Sunday and Postmaster Davidson is willing that all who want their mail on Sunday shall have it. There are four carriers and with one of them staying his turn on Sunday, there seems to be no real hardship worked on anyone. Child Dies in Bed.

A 2-months old daughter of a farmEr named Hockman living four miles southwest of Kenney, was found dead this morning by its mother when she went to take it from the bed. The child was apparently well last night. A coroner's jury was not able to determine the cause of the child's death. The funeral service will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock and burial will be made in Pleasant Valley cemetery. The Pythian Sisters enjoyed one of the pleasant evenings last night when they entertained the district deputy, Mrs.

Smith. After the regular work a lunch was served. Arrangements were made hold district convention in Heyworth June2, at which time the initiatory work will be given by the Clinton degree team. The painting fever has truck Clinton, along with other spring improvements. Owners of business blocks and houses seem to think that a coat of two of paint will help the looks of their property, and they are in 'the right.

Mrs. Michael Connor, 409 South Center street, who went recently to visit her, daughter, Mrs. Pearl Blomquist in St. Paul, fell a few days ago and broke a leg. according to a message received here today.

Mr. Connor has St. Paul to look after Mrs. Connor. Mrs.

Frank Danison. 1100 East Main street, was the victim of a surprise last night on the par't of a number of her friends and neighbors. The crowd brought refreshments and the evening was passed in a social way. Mrs. Danison was given many beautiful and useful presents.

Mrs. Frank J. Owens, 422 North Madison street, fell from a stepladder sprained today her back while cleaning both housesand The Linger Longer club will mee't in the home of Miss Elmyne Edwards, 405 West Webster street, tomorrow night. President B. F.

Wasson of the National Telephone company was in Springfield today on business for the company. Wallace Phares has returned from an extended visi't in Hot Springs. Edward Heffield has returned from visit in Auburn and Springfield. Margaret Barton was here from Wapella today. Denver Fullerton was here from Weldon today.

The F. C. club will meet in the home of Mary Wilcox, West Adams street. Mrs. Charles Willson leaves tomorrow for a as'tay of several months in Colorado.

She will stop in Denver on the trip out, and her headquarters will be in Colorado Springs, Boulder and Pueblo. JUDGE JOHNS HAS GONE TO DANVILLE Judge Johns has gone to Danville to hear the election contest case of former Mayor Louts Platt against Mayor Will C. Lewman, which will begin today in the circuit court in that city. Lewman who was elected mayor this Spring with a plurality of 167, filed his answer to former Mayor Platt's petition for a recount, denying all the averments therein. The petit jury was excused until Monday, at 9 a.

but Judge Johns will return Friday and will hear nonjury cases. Complying with a law which requires that charters of national banks shall be renewed every twenty years, Citizens' National bank, organthe May 9, 1891, is now running un1zed der 8 renewed charter. The prestdents of the bank since its organizaare as follows: J. R. Gorin, Lewis tion B.

Casner, Milton Johnson, H. Shlaudeman, Robert I. Hunt, Milton Johnson and J. A. Corbett FORMER PASTOR COMES TO SPEAK Rev.

S. H. Bowyer, pastor of the will Central Baptist church in Springfield, give the principal address tonight at the monthly gathering of the Brotherhood the First Baptist church in Decatur. For 12 successive years, Rev. Mr.

Bowyer was pastor of the First Baptist church here, and it is a pleasure to have him return. He left this city for the position he now occupies two years ago. Preceding the waddress, a short program given. The selections will include vocal numbers by a ladies' quartet and a male quartet. Miss Mabel Ferre, Miss Helen Burks, Miss Coffee and Miss Hazel Risser will be vocalists in the ladies' quartet, and those who will sing in the other quartet will probably be Carl Heiby, Mr.

White, Mr. Weatherby and Mr. Lindamood. musical numbers may be arranged. The evening close with a social hour and refreshments.

The women are invited. RECEPTION GIVEN FOR NEW MEMBERS A reception was given for the members of the First English Lutheran church last evening, when a short program was given. Verna Frost a very small child played the piano for her sister, Olive, who sang "A For an encore she sang "Good Night." Dr. H. C.

Kepler sang, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Owen, at the piano. Miss Eleanor Requarth played two piano solos. Thirty-one new members were present and the whole attendance was 150. STEREOPTICON LECTURE.

More than $24 was taken in from the admittance charged at the stereopticon lecture under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society in the Side Christian church last night. The audience was large enough to encourage the members who will add the are raising to pay then pledge toward amount cleared to special fund they the church debt. The views, which included scenes from the life of Christ from the time of his birth to the date of the Ascension, were exhibited by Brugh Werner, photographer. PASS AFTERNOON QUILTING. Having arranged give a social to the women of the church Friday afternoon, the time of the usual weekly meeting of the ward, the women of the Seventh Ward Ladies' Aid society met in the First Christian church yesterday afternoon for work.

Seven women passed the afternoon quilting. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL. Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the First United Brethren church served a strawberry and ice cream social last 'evening. The committee in charge of the finances had not learned last night the exact amount of the proceeds. WILL STUDY PORTO RICO.

the Westminster Presbyterian church Women of the Missionary a society of will conduct the monthly session this afternoon in home of Mrs. L. A. Wright, 905 West Macon street. The subject of the program will be "Porto Rico." and members are asked to come prepared to respond to the roll call with items of interest concerning Cuba Porto Rico.

Mrs. Mary. Hadley will be in charge of th meeting. VISION." In the home of Mrs. O.

F. Gibson, 1758 North Walnut Grove avenue, the Ladies' Bible class of the Second United Brethren church had their weekly gathering yesterday afternoon. The lesson was on "Isaiah's Vision." Five members and visitor were present. The class will meet on Friday afternoon of next week with Mrs. Edith Newell, in North Walnut Grove avenue.

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The adult chorus choir of the Second Presbyterian church will hold its rehgarsal this week on Thursday evening at 7:30 p. m. The newly organized girls' choir will meet Miss Ashby for rehearsal in the church Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES.

R. C. Augustine will speak in the day evening on "Improving Adult Second Presbyterian church, WednesClasses in Our Sunday Schools." Three previous evenings given 100 other phases of the Sunday school work were very helpful, and it is hoped that this closing event will do for the adult part of the school what the other evenings have done for the graded classes. The service will begin at 7:30 p. m.

BIBLE CLASS WILL RAISE ANOTHER $100 Members of the First United Brethren church Bible class taught by Mrs. W. W. Conard, passed a pleasant social day yesterday in the home of their teacher, 1840 East Cantrell street. The gathering was of the nature of an indoor picnic.

At noon a "picnic" menu was served. Vegetable soup, sandwiches, pickles, salads, fruit, ice cream, strawberries and cake. In the afternoon the 15 women present conducted short business session. Last May, the class pledged $200 toward the new church building. At the meeting yesterday the women made another pledge of $200 toward the fund.

TEACHERS HIRED IN MACON COUNTY Teachers hired in Macon county for next term, with the salaries paid are: Prairie Valley--Anna Berry, $52.50. Enterprise--Nellie Conard, $75. Islood-Reova Keagle, $45. Walnut Grove College--Viva M. Goodwin, $57.50.

Center- -Bettie Hughes, $50. Sunnyside-Katherine. Weller, $60. Renshaw- Carolyn Black, $65. Turner- Despres, $80.

Elwin- Lula Sloan, $75. Fairplay-Mrs. Mabel Thrift, $80. Hight-Nettie Lichtenberger, $82.50. West Strington-P.

H. Dunham, $80 for four months and $70 for the next William Center--Lama Roney, $70. Pleasant View-Alma Iswin, $65. Progress--Nora Welton, $82. Mabel Oaks, $60.

Prairie Vale- -Iva Cross, $70. Kendal J. Ellis, $70. Lake View-Suste Camden, $70. Excelsior--Marguerite o.

Golzo, $70. Union--J. J. Cross, $90. Oakley--Lena M.

Allen, $75. $80. Washington-Howard B. Austin, Zion-Oarrol E. Botts, $75.

Center Ridge--Mabel E. Stout, $65. Hess J. R. Dennis, $75.

Baush College- Charles A. Leitz, $75. 1 Maple Grove Lois Weakly, $60. NEWMAN. PROGRESS CLUB HAS PLEASANT PARTY members Progress club at a Sue.

Dimock, entertained the very enjoyable and unusual gathering in the Y. A. last night. After the supper, while the girls were washing the dishes, Miss Dimock decorated the table in peppers from Red Pepper trees which she had brought from California Each 11 guests were given a bunch of the berries as favors. Refreshments of ice cream a and served.

Miss Dimock had an interesting, collection of curios gatherThere were books of views taken various parts of the state, postal views, the Kelt, seaweed, in both its natural form and after it had been made into a basket, ocean pearls and shells, a cup made from horn a wild deer, samples of the handiwork of pupils in the Indian schools, a collection of 12 varieties of pressed seaweed gathered at the beach, moonstones in the rough and polished product. Stingerie from the Stingerie fish, the ocean pansy, the ocean porcupine, Chinese towels, orange blossoms, yellow poppies and other articles. The Progress club is planning to entertain with a Mothers night Tuesday. May 23. Eleven persons were in attendance at lesson given the, Millinery class last night.

POLICE ARREST MANY OFFENDERS Henry Petrofski, 1353 East Herkimer street, 12 years old, was arrested last night about 10 o'clock Dy Deputy Sheriff Dan Sullivan on state. warrans charging the boy with stealing bicycles and breaking into freight cars. He was locked up in the county jail pending examination. Vance Zandt, aged 24 years, giving his occupation as a soldier in the regular army; Lymon Merritt. aged 25 years, giving his occupation as a farmer and his home as Dalton City, Mrs.

Alice Smith, aged 27. of Decatur, and Myrtle Doldson, aged 20, giving her occupation as a maid and her home as Decatur, were arrested by Plainclothes Officers C. B. Price and Manse Parks in rooms over 230 West Main street on a charge of disorderly conduct. preferred against them by Henry Smith, husband of Mrs.

Alice Smith. All gave bond for their appearance this morning in the court of Justice of the Peace Waddell. CHILDREN WILL HAVE MAY PARTY Children of the kindergarten of Miss Daggett will have a May party Thursday afternoon near the home of Mrs. Kinsman, 423 West Prairie street, upon the lawns Mrs. Kinsman, Mrs.

Karl Merris and Mrs. Bassey. In the parade the children will appear with vehicles, doll carriages, express wagons and tricycles, decorated with the colors pink and white. The tots will wind the May pole and the older children will weave the streamers and take part in the folk dance. Parents and friends are invited.

MOOSE ORGANIZER VISITS DECATUR C. W. Swanson, state organizer of the Loyal Order of Moose, is in the city and is planning to start a Decatur chapter. The order is strongest in the Western and Eastern part of the United States, but is rapidly gaining in the central portion. Mr.

Swanson says that he. has already visited several of the business men of the city, who have signified their intention joining and have promised their support. One hundred and twenty-five members must be obtained before a charter will be granted and as soon as that can be done it is planned to furnish club rooms. A charter was organized in Springfield six weeks ago and now has a membership of two hundred. Peoria also strong lodge.

hashe order is primarily a social one, but also grants a burial benefit and free medical attention to its members. UNCLAIMED LETTER LIST. The following list of letters remain unclaimed at the postoffice in Decatur, for the week ending May 9, 1911. When called for please say "advertised." Men's List. Addison, SL Hedges, John Anderson, DH Houser.

Louis Bratly, Chas King, Brenner, Judson Lock. Burling, Loener, A Burlington Sta- McEwen, Harry tion Master Mangold, Ralph Burnham, Melcher, Caldwell, Robt Miller, Merle Cavanaugh, Moore, PP Walter Noble. Chambers, Parker, Howard (2) Priddy, Herbert Clark, Ran, Culley, Geo Schopp, Val Dewey, Lorenzo Shallenberger, Dr IN Ditchfield, Smith, GA Farden, Arthur Spellman, Everett Faust, Fred (2) Suitzen, William Gastinett, Milton Wallace Gerard, Shelby Weaver, Mr Mrs Gooden, John (2) TE Grayham, Ed Webber, Hayes, DA Wood, Roy Women's List. Baliard, Elma Nelms, Mrs May Bowden, Mrs A Owens, Mrs Rena Butler, Mrs Lillian Pillsbury, Mrs Caleb, Mrg A Hattie Capps, Mrs Dasey Richardson, Carrin, Myrtle Helen Carrington, Rishardson, Mrs Mona Mame Clark, Miss Geo Scott, Mrs Ethel Cole, Mrs Scribbins, Mrs Files, Mrs Adin Hocker, Mrs Samuel Simmons, Mrs Lois Hornbeck, Matilda Smith, Mrs. Sam Kazer, Mrs Stronge, Mrs Land, Frank Marggie Love, Mrs Walker, Blanche McBride, Beatrice Ward, Mildred McConnell, Mrs Watts, Ruby Nora Weber, Bessie Mathews, Nettie White, Edith Meeks, Alta Willard, Ruth Melton, Lucy Worman, Mrs Moon, Eathel Mattie Nees, Eliz Firms.

Bin-Ter Laboratory. Foreign. Stewart, J.S Packages, Teincuff, Louis W. F. CALHOUN, Postmaster.

The wile sleeves of three-quarter length is the feature of the new twenty-four inch coats. It is about the only change noticeable and it is conceded to be of good change in that it is unique, permits the wearing of the long glove--another rumored fashion-and is most certainly chic. Miss Grace Allen, a partner in the London publishing house of George Allen Sons, is now making here first visit to America. Miss Allen's father was the friend and publisher of Ruskin and Miss Allen knew him intlmately from her earliest childhood. While in this country Miss Allen will lecture on Ruskin's ideals of womanhood and will talk informally of Ruskin Es she knew him.

Quick Action is Given Complaint G. W. Scovill Is Pleased With New Commission Form of Govermnent. G. W.

Scovill wrote a letter to the commissioners on Sunday asking that a 24-inch sewer emptying onto some land owned by him be changed or altered in some manner to correct the damage being to his property. He was notified that this matter would bel taken. up by the commissioners meeting yesterday morning and went there to see about it. This is what he says he found: "I went to see what they were going to do about it. I got to the meeting about 9 o'clock and found that I was too late.

The matter had been settled before I got there and settled to my satisfaction. of am strongly in favor commission form of government. It is quick action and that is the kind of a government we want. Something WEDDINGS McCREA-OTTO. J.

Nash McCrea, formerly of this city, and Miss Clara M. Otto, both of Springfield, will be married at 7:30 o'clock this morning the Church of the Sacred Heart, Springfield. Mr. McCrea is sporting editor of the Illinois State Register in Springfield, and was formerly employed by The Herald. WILSON-HICKMAN.

Miss Eva Hickman and Albert L. Wilson were married Wednesday evening, April 26, at 9 o'clock by Rev. 0. W. Lawrence in his home, I 236 North Edward street.

The marriage haa been kept a secret since that time. The two were planning to be married some time in June. Miss Hickman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hickman, 944 East Eldorado street.

Mr. Wilson ca came Decatur two years ago and is an electrician. PUPILS WILL GIVE UNIVERSITY RECITAL An exceptionally good program is announced for the pupils' recital to be given Thursday evening, at 8:15, in the conservatory of music at the university. No cards have been issued and the public is invited. The program follows: Piano.

Prelude in minor, Opus 3, Number 2 Rachmaninoff. Barcarolle in minor, Opus 1, Number 3 Grodzky Ernest Fisher. Voice. "A Robin Sings in the Apple Tree," Mac Dowell. L'Enfant Gaynor True Love Hath My Heart," R.

G. Cole. Miss Ruth Seifried. Miss Norma Rodgers at the piano. Piano and violin.

Sonate, Opus 42, allegro Miss Edith Rose. Miss Mary Hemenway. Piano. Prelude in flat, major, Opus' 28 Chopin Miss Iva Wasson. Voice.

"Spring Song" Coenen. Miss Lois Wasson. Miss Iva Wasson at the piano. Piano. Nachtstueck Schumann.

MoMonlight Mac Dowell. Concert Etude Mac Dowell. Miss Rose Corbin. Song Cycle for soprano and baritone. On Jhelum River Woodforde-Finden.

Miss Marie Childs, Douglas Wright, Miss Fay MacAdams at the piano. STRAWBERRIES WILL SOON BE PLENTIFUL The strawberry shipments from the south grow more liberal as season advances and the belt of ripening fruit moves northward. The shorter the distance to be traveled by the fruit, the greater the volume handled by the local dealers. The berries now on the local market are from the territory tributary to Jackson, Tennessee. The consignments received, by Decatur dealers amounts now to as many as one hundred cases a day.

The expectation is that the first of the berries from the extreme southern fields of Illinois will come to this market next week. A continued prevalence of the high temperature which prevailed Tuesday will bring the home grown berries to the market at an early day. The local berry growers say that all of the indications at the present time are for an enormous crop. POWERS' GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Mrs.

Herbert L. Flint, appearing at Powers' theater, is attracting large audiences to her performances. Mrs. Flint, besides being a hypnotist of note, has a personality which makes one remember her. A local interest is added to the performance when one: sees friends going through antics unbelieveable when afterward recounted.

Mrs. Flint will be at Powers during the week. On Saturday there will be a matinee for ladies and children. "Where am the invalid exclaimed, waking from the long delirium of fever and feeling the comfort that loving hands had supplied. "Where am I-in heaven?" "No, dear," cooed his wife; "I am still with Blade.

28 Grandchildren Help Him Celebrate His 72d Birthday WELDON. May 9-William Gray cellast Sunday. Mr. life reads alebrated his 72d. birthday, anniversary most like a romance.

He was born in Cavin county. Ireland and came to New York city when he was seven or eight years old. He came to the United States with his brother, but in the hurry and bustle, the brothers lost sight of each other. Mr. Gray worked for several years in a stone quarry, near New York and afterwards moved to Sullivan county, Indiana.

Here through the help of a traveling man he was united with his brother. When the brothers came to America they left two sisters and a half-brother in Ireland. What became of them is not known and Mr. Gray has never been able to find them. He received a report once that one sister had gone to Australia but could not trace the report further, so as to locate her.

Mr. Gray came to De Witt county 35 years ago and lived on a farm near here until about 15 years ago when he embarked in the mercantile business here, but for the past few years he has lived a retired life. He has been married nearly 50 years and served in the Civil war. At the gathering Sunday were three daughters and four sons and 28 grandchildren. Mr.

Gray is strong and hearty for one of his years and he and his good wife are enjoying the fruits of their labors. STATISTICAL MATTERS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbell, 546 East Leafland avenue, Tuesday, May a daughter. Born to Mr.

and Mrs. William T. Hickman, 2321 East William street, Born to Border, Tuesday; a daughterirs. corner Henderson and South Walnut streets, Tuesday, May a son. Warranty Deeds.

W. L. Foulke to W. G. Baker, lots 5 and 10, block 3, Riverside Place, $4,000.

Hiram H. Wise to Smith E. Munson, lot 21, block 1, H. H. Wise's additition, $500.

Henry Davis to Perry L. Van Cleve lot 8. block 2, H. H. Wise's addition to Blue Mound, $700.

Seymour E. Minick to John K. Wheeler, 1cl 16, block 2, Higgins' addition, $3,500. DEATHS AND FUNERALS J. SHULKE.

J. Shulke, 34 years old, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at -his home, 1120 East Macon street, of consumption. He is survived by his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Shulke, five brothers, Charles, Max, John, Fred and George, and one sister, Helen Shulke.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later. HERMAN KLINNEK. The funeral of Herman Klinnek will be held in Moran's chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. MRS. STELLA WARE.

The funeral of Mrs. Stella Ware, colored, found dead beside the Hamman carpet cleaning works last Sunday morning, was conducted. at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the A. M. E.

church by Rev. Mr. Collins, assisted by Rev. J. T.

Morrow. She is survived by her. husband, Gene Ware; her parents, and Mrs. George Kelley, and the following brothers and sisters: Elmer, Robert, Lawrence, Calvin, Minnie and Blanch Kelley, Mrs. Rilla Dixon, her twin; Caddie Goins, Mrs.

Lorena Kinch and Miss Mayme Bishop of Indianapolis. large crowd filled the church, and were standing in the street to many witness the funeral. Music was furnished by the church choir The pallbearers were James Brown, Riley Jackson, Lewis Jackson, Otto Murrell, Marcellus Pope and Charles Long. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. ARE YOU for money? LOOKING for for for a the the best private, easiest rates? place? payments? If so, come to us.

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1 Block North of Transfer House, 144 N. Main St. Bell Phone 2041. PSALEMAS DIVISION WILL STUDY MUSIC Members of the Psalemas Division of the Woman's club, who began last night the study of German music, had the series enjoyably and appropriately introduced by a Yohe Dutch and lunch Miss at which Anna Grace Badenhausen, program leaders for the month, entertained the other women of the division. Besides the 20 members, three visitors were present.

The evening's program follows: German Folk Songs--Miss Angela Theresa Tooker. Introduction--Miss Badenhausen. "Development of Early German Music'--Mrs. Yohe. general selectionions of the conditions The were followed by prevalent in Germany.

Miss Tooker, who has passed some time in that country, was able to give some interesting facts concerning the nation, as well as answer questions asked by others present. BETHANY. BETHANY, May 9-Rev. Mr. Monser of Champaign, will deliver lectures in Presbyterian church Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

His subjects are, Thursday, "Man, a Spiritual Being:" Friday. "Does Death End All?" Saturday, "Is Christ the Son of God?" Mrs. A. R. Scott, Mrs.

W. A. Wilkinson and Mrs. Grace Young passed Tuesday in Decatur. Jack Munsie of Decatur, passed Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. D. Cozad. R. W.

Noble and wife, and Kent Williamson and wife passed Sunday with relatives in Decatur. John Weidner and family of Dalton City passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Freeland. Walter McCord and family and Lester Ekiss and family passed Sunday in Dalton City.

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117 L. Main St. NEWMAN, May 9-Miss Margaret Anderson and Charles Fonner were vis. itors to Indianapolis Sunday! Miss Jobe, Ethel at his home in New AlAkers visited her friend, Elbert Sunday. She reports Mr.

Jobe, who bany, has been ill, as much improved and rapidly C. Calvin went to Terre Haute and recovering. Indianapolis Sunday and remained over until Monday to transact business. He returned home Monday evening. A.

P. Taylor returned home Sunday from a fortnight's stay in St. ville. He has been engaged in selling stock of hardware which the firm owns down there. Miss Lois Root.

who has been visiting her brother Paul, and family in Indiana, for the past three months, returned to her home here Monday. Dr. C. Rutherford and Henly Eversole motored down to Oakland Sunday. They report the roads in fine condition.

Sunday night's service at the Methodist church was given over to an arraignment of the "white plague." Drs. Gillogly. C. W. Rutherford McNeil made addresses.

The choir and orchestra rendered some very fine music. SPRING MILLINERY. Floral toques will be vory popular in the early spring and they will be found exceptionally becoming when the flowers of which they are composed are chosen in their own naturally beautiful tints, says the Chicago Record-Herald. For wearing with a and skirt in cream coating serge a pretty toque this kind has fine, been prepared, made entirely in wallflowers, while in the case of a dainty afternoon frock in the new brocaded shade of headgear will crepe de chine. chosen.

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