Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 13

STTNDAT, JVXP THE DECATUR DAILY HERALD. 10 ABHORRED LONG NAMES Deeds Recorded Daniel Stookey to Catherine E. Miller, fa the euuui naii 01 me southwest quarter Baltimore Cleric Who Christens Children by the Rale of Common Sense of 22, 30 acres in the northwest quar o) o) Of the SOUthwpftt nnarto, ha. Tiract ter I-. wu.

Of til A hflfl (if 01 a rwl half ml 14 Rev. Charles Dalmer, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic church, at Baltimore, is a man of peculiarities in many things, but bis notions that strike some people as odd are generally based upon sound common sense. One of his pet aversions lliaiLU VL iUD southeast quarter and that part of the northeast quarter of 28, north and west of the Sangamon river, all in 17, 3 east; is the bestowal of long names upon chil M. V. Lonergan to Elta A.

Phillips, dren. "I don't believe in them," he says. lot 12 in block 2 in P. H. Brueck's addi-tion to Decatur; $1200.

"They make me tired. Sometimes people comehere with a baby to be chris Mary Noble et al to Jacob Z. Eicholz, the south half of the northwest quarter tened. I take it in my arms and ask: 'What is her name to be? of the southwest quarter of 14, and a part of the southwest quarter of the "'Amelia Ella Martha Washington southwest of 14 17, 3 east; Jones, they answer. "Then I look at them in a way they don't understand, and ask: 'What are you going to call her when you want her EMPIRE SHOE STORE.

114 North Water St. 2nd door north of Millikin Bank We are making special prices on pairs of shoes that will make the people ask how it is done. $75 month saved on rent and $200 a month saved on hire and other expense is a profit direct to the customer Think of giving $275 per month direct to the patrons of the Empire Shoe Co. To realize the full value olthe sale come and investigate quality of goods and prices about 50 cents on the dollar. This week we will sell 250 pairs of Men's Shoes at 56c, 65c, 75c and 95c per pair.

THE FIRST REPORT Comptroller snows tb Receipts and Ex paodltnrea for tb First Month The comptroller's report for the fim month of the city fiscal $ear will be presented to the council on Monday night, showing the receipts and expenditure during that time. The balances remaining in the various funds cannot be shown because- the council has not yet passed the annual appropriation ordinance. The expectation is that that wiil be done at the meeting Monday night. RECEIPTS. Water 603.63 liquor license 7,238.15 STreet car license 120.00 Electric wiring license 100.00 Dog license 74.50 Justice Peace fines 68.30 Plumber license 50.00 Fees 47.00 Bent of office 40.00 pawnbroker license 37.50 Wagon license 31.00 Brickbats sold i 14.00 Peddler license 11.00 Electric Inspector Fees 5.50 Show license 5.00 Dirt sold .23 $3,443.89 EXPENDITURES.

Library $4,484.40 Fire 2,002.76 Contingent 648.15 Streets and alleys 622.72 Light 318.31 Police Department 1,235.20 Water 776.48 Health 105.00 Cleaning streets 545.31 Salary 2,434.90 Public Improvement 2G1.8C to stop playing with the matches aud go to they answer, "And I go on with the service and $2333. S. Smith to John V. Birks, the southeast quarter of 8, 16, 1 east; $17,000. John V.

Birks to W. S. Smith, the northeast quarter of 20, 16, 1 east; $14,500. Ellen S. Mumaugh to Henry Kater, 5.22 acres in the southwest of the northwest quarter of 26, 10, 2 east; $2.

Catherine E. Miller to Daniel Stookey, lot 9 in block 5 in King's addition to Decatur; $6500. christian the child Ella. I wouldn't load the- little things down with any such burden as Amelia Ella Martha Washington. The parents think she's' been christened that, and if it's any comfort to them I'm satisfied.

It is their fault and I didn't have any hand in it." George M. Wagoner to D. C. Buckingham, part.of-Iot 1 in the west half of the southeast quarter of 7, 16, 4 east; $1 Ladies' Department Love in Springfield Benjamin F. McAtee is a farmer liv- Travis Brown to David D.

Fours and Susan Ulrey, lots 8 and 9 in block 1 in Boys', Youth's and Misses' Department A splendid little wiry sole, stock tip, no better wearer made; this sale only In Our Children's Department Beantiful Parisian Leather Baby Moccasins, this sale ing- near Springfield. He is over sixty years of age and has a grandson. Miss Men'B Department A nit spieadld. itrearer and nobSy loelk ing Shoe, a rati $XJB0 quality; this sal ooIm A lovely stock tip, the latest toe and J. E.

Osborn's addition to Decatur; $500. J. C. McGregory to' Travis Brown, lots 8 and 9 in block 1 in J. E.

Os-born's addition to Decatur; $300. Ervin Shadrick to J. J. Shadrick, lot Nellie Clayton, 23 years old, is a charm heel, Ladies' $2.50 Shoe; this sale only ing damsel, who has sued the aged Ben 9c 65c 29 in block 1 in Leforgee Patterson's $1.49 jamin for $10,000 damages in a breach of promise suit. She avers that on Christmas day, 1S07, Benjamin wooed her in addition to Decatur; $55.

such an impassioned way that she coyly 95c A fine little Gents' Vici Kid, solid sole and a splendid fitter; this sale only Origin of the Wedding Ring Quids' Dongola Button, neat and tidy, splendid wearers and good fittters, this sale only consented to be his wife. Since that time, although she has often importuned A very handsome swell patent tip, Russian Kid, a real perfect fitter; this sale him to have the ceremony performed, he 95c only has, as the Widow Quickly in Shakespeare said of Falstaff, that she had been "fubbed off and fubbed off and tubbed beatrtlCali nice ton kip and real call high Crs4e Shoe, the beet wearer andj looker; $3 qnaHtx, this sals only I5c The wedding-ring is the- subject of quaint historical facts and endless superstitions. It was probable chosen as the symbol of marriage more for convenience than anything else. It is supposedto be a symbol of unbroken love and power, and to carry special curative virtues with A beautiful Dongola stock tip, the swellest. and latest toe, $1.75 to $2.23 $1.95 off" and declares that she has borne it as Beautiful little Red, Chocolate and Black soft soled, nice and swell, this long as she is going to.

She wants damages and she thinks that $10,000 will qualities; this sale only it. The old good luck saying about it is, $1.25 "As your wedding ring wears, your sale only heal her wounded felings and assuage her sorrows. McAtee is no stranger io the cares will wear away." The ancients, $1.25 A' splendid nice, new and up-to-the-minute double sole real kid Shoe; this same Wants a Divorce In the circuit court Saturday Rebecca F. Ariens filed a bill asking for a divorce from Leo M. Ariens.

The couple were married Nov. 16, 1S03, and according to her bill he is an habitual drunkard and so much addicted to liquor that in January last she was compelled to leave him. She asks that she be permitted to resume her maiden name, Rebecca F. Cram. joys of wedded life, lie nas already 25c been divorced once and the chances are The Shoe Solid and up-to-the-minute that he deserves all he will get from an only- A1 Snap Best quality.

Ai No, up to-date for comfort and wear; Lioe aocl Congresej this sale only-t unsympathetic jury. Box Calf Mastiff, none better and none A splendid little hard sole shoe, good style and nice fitters, never wears out; $225 sweller, a bargain at $2 and this Pliny among the rest, believed that a delicate nerve ran directly from the "ring finger" to the heart, and that the ring placed on that finger was very closely connected with the heart. In early Christian marriages the bridegroom put the ring first on the bride's thumb, then on the first finger, then on the second, and, last of all, on the third, saying as he did so: "In the name of the Father, The Point of View this sale only sale only It chanced one day that the multimillionaire who never gave away any of his COUNTY COURT $uo 35c $1.65 wealth met the multimillionaire who had A' very swell and handsome neat and very tasty swell stock tip Ladies' fa-vorite; this sale only aud of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." given away fortunes. "Why do you do it?" asked the beautiful line of Tennis A' swell yid Kid enameled, bos calf or Colt Leather Shoes; this sale only One lot of beautiful Child's sample Shoes, Box Calf, heavy and light eoles; this sale only The thumb and first two fingers represented the Trinity, the nest finger was In the county court Saturday W. H.

Iliser was appointed guardian of Daisy, Carrie, Homer and Wilmy Hiser and rave bond in the sum of $600. In the estate of Solomon Weigle the court appointed Charles Thrift, J. Q. Fetrow and Daniel Trimmer appraisers. the one the ring was left on, to show that.

$2.50 "Partly that I may earn the respect of my fellow-men," answered the latter, "and partly that I may earn the grati next to God, a woman's duty was to her husband. Ladies' Home Journal. $1.05 59c Shoes, b(t quality; this sale 59c, 69c and: 75c A' wire thiead, dark cream color, pare round, thread, Linen Shoes, $1.50 quality; this sale only tude of posterity." "Huh!" grunted the other. "Posterity's gratitude can't do you any good, and your fellow-men think you're a blamed fooL" He Had Science President Henry Smith Pritchett of the Massachusetts Institute of Technol A lovely line of nice, swell up-to-date and up-to-the-minute Shoes at 69c, 79c, Big Mastiff The swellest Shoe eat n4 fully guarantees! this Bala pnlRrf The Shoe, our best seller, it sells at sight, A No, nothing better, nothing sweller, actually worth this sale Special communication of Ionic Lodge No. 312 A.

F. A. M. Monday evening at 7:30 for work. 89c and ogy, who responaea xo xne toast, "Science," at the Columbia alumni dinner oh Saturday night at Sherry's illus 95c $2.95 $2.75 $M9 trated his'ubject with' one incident that was very much appreciated.

'Science," he said, "is now a word to conjure with. In a Boston school the other day a teacher said to a small boy "Who won the battle at New Or-, The very dressiest shoes in town are in this sale. We positively have more value and styles in thfe ifyfl ol specials just mentioned and many more, space does not permit us to mention, than can be found any where in town for the money. Remember we are doing business with one-half the expense others are, which is a direct saving to the customer. Come quick.

'Why, Jim Corbett, of was the answer. "How did that happen?" asked the teacher, not placing Corbett's name, and thinking to set the boy right. imm 'He was the prompt reply, "be cause he had more science than the other Empire jiioe Lompaoy Wants a Divorce Mrs. Anna Owens, nee Dressen, of 3 5 Taylorville, has instituted proceedings in the circuit court for a divorce from her 114 N. WaterSt.

2d Door NortK of Millikin's Bank husband, George Owens. The couple re RACE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO. cently came to Taylorville from Decatur. PERSONAL MENTION. The defendant is the porter at Opper-man's barber shop.

The plaintiff charges drunkenness and Miss Mabel Rush is visiting in Peoria. F. P. Wells has returned home after busiuess trip to Chicago for a few cruelty. She recitos that they were mar ried Febrnary 27, 1S98, and' lived to The plaintiff "pays-; gether until May 27, 1902.

Our Increasing Business asks for the custody of her daughter, Owens, aged 3 years. Taylorville Breeze. STRAW HATS Largest Line in the City-all the CflK in CIA 2 Convalescent Ed Clark who has beeu ill for the last four weeks suffering from pneumonia is able to, walk out when the weather is pleasant aud the expectation is that he will eoon be fully restored to health. Nobby and Staple Shapes iu Bill of Sale In the circuit court Saturday there FURNISHING GOODS DEP'T All the new things in Belts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear, Suspenders, and Fancy Shirts at all prices. SHIRT WAISTS We Have Them.

was filed for record a bill of sale by which Rudolph and Joseph Fnhrnkopf sold to Barros Rankin the saloon on tho west side of Lincoln square. it at I 1 at, i I I Compels us to be always on the alert, and forces us to keep up with the times. We always prepare for the future. As our business grows we put on new and competent clerks, delivery wagons and courteous solicitors. Should you desire our solicitor to call on you for a trial order please call or telephone us either phone.

We will convince you that our goods are right, our prices are right, and that our service is always the best A trial order will convince ypu. We give Red Stamps always. Thanking you for past favors, we we are yours for business. COOPER, QROCBRS and Mrs. Fred Coddington of Lincoln are here visiting Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Lunn. Mr. and Mrs. C.

L. Capen of are in the city to visit over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. M.

Young. and Mrs. Henry Oehler left this morning for a two weeks' visit with friends and relatives in southeastern Missouri. Mrs. C.

P. Thatcher and Mrs. F. G. Winslow will leave Monday for Grand Power, in Jackson county, for a two weeks' visit.

C. H. Lease, manager of the New York Life Insurance Company, and wife, will leave today for Colorado Springs, where they will spend several weeks visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

J. G. Stauffer haT6 gone to Chicago for a few days and will then go to Lake Forest to attend the commencement exercises of Ferry Hall seminary, where their daughter, Marguerite, graduates. Miss Lillie Leighton has gone to Danville where she expects to spend a few weeks and from there she will go to Columbus, Ohio, where she will spend the rest of the summer with her cousin, Mrs. Marie James.

L. K. Henry of Neenah, is the guest of Allan Bevans in this city. He will take Mr. Bevans' position on the road for an eastern blank book house.

Mr. Bevans has resigned to devote his time to his business interests in Chicago and Battle Creek. Sam Ritchie of Warrensbnrg was in Decatur yesterday on his way home after a visit at Findlay, Ohio, where ha attended a meeting of the college trustees and at Idaville, where he attended the geural eldership of the Church of God. Hot Weather Clothing Coats and Pants in all the latest patterns $7.50 Up to the Best Coat and Vests, Serges in all the colors, $4 and up. White Vests finest line in the city 1.50 to 5.00.

Meetings Robert Clary Post, No. 142, F. A. of will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at the G. A.

R. hall at p. m. R. JC.

of Olive Branch-Regular meeting at 7:30 p. m. Monday evening at K. of P. hall, Powers block.

K. of P. Regular meeting En Ami lodge. Xo. 593, Monday evening at o'clock.

Semi-annual election of offi. cers. C. M. Schuieder, K.

of R. and S. OUR MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT is still on the hurry we give satisfaction in good fits, and prices right. Try our Cutter, E. hisele he will please you.

CALL AND SEE. 1 16 E. Prairie Street. Both Phone, Mo Loss of time I have sold Xhamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, and would rather be out of coffee and sugar than it. I sold five bottles of it yesterday to threshers that could go no farther, and they are at work again this morning.

H. R. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above the threshers were able to keep on with their work without losing a single day's time. You should keep a bottle of this remedy in your home.

For sale by al druggists. WE GIVE RED STAMPS. RACE CLOTHING I flANUFACTURING i i READ THE HERALD 135 North Water Street Sennewald's Prescription FOUR THOUSAND. Most wonderful in its effects. Money will be refunded if it fails to cure.

Xour dmaaiat sella it It requires a lot of nerve to tell soma mea ib things thej 9 kaaXa.