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The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 31

The Decatur Daily Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 31

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SECTION DECATUR DAILY REVIEW society News SECTIOI 2 Classified Advertising Two Sections 20 Pages. Paiges li to 20. DECATUR, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1938. ATTRACTS TAYLORVILLE VISITORS Tazor blades, chewing gum, nuts and several cans of mo-; lor oil. posal of dogs and cats, 27; and warrants issued, 11.

Traffic violations decreased from 12 in September to 7 in October. plLA. Office To Springfield: Fall Weather Brings Fires to Mattoon By Staff Correspondent MATTOON Roof fires, coming with the opening of the heating STEAL RAZOR BLADES TAYLORVILLE Burglars broke into the Frank Riggs service station at 921 East' Park street sometime Monday night and took a Shift Vote Authorizes Next Feb. 1 house bul a few weeks after their marriage and then moved into a home of their own. Mr.

Wright later became president of the bank, succeeding Fred Anderson, and for many years handled the Anderson estates. The estates are now handled by Springfield lawyers. Two members of the Anderson family are living today. One, Mrs. Charles H.

Williams, a daughter of W. W. Anderson, resides in Paris, France, and is the wife of a famous portrait painter. The other, Mrs. Louis Machano, daughter of Fred Anderson, lives in New York.

Since the departure of the Andersons the house has passed into other hands and today houses the Chesnut- and Pearce funeral home. Painted and redecorated, the house continues to hold the dignity and charm of bygone days. Fiery, Itching Skin Try This for Quick Relief A Simple Home Treatment BACKACHE, LEG PAINS MAY BE DANGER SIGN Of Tired Kidneys If backache and log are yom miserable, don't just complain and do sothinc about them. Nature mmy be warning you that your kidney need attention. The kidney are Nature chief way of taking aces acids and poisonous waste out of tha blood.

Most people paae aboot 3 pint a day or about 3 pounds of waste. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning show there may be something wrong with your kidneys or bladder. If the 15 mile of kidney tubes and niter don't work well, poisonous waste matter stays in the blood. These poison may start nagging backaches, rheumatic pains, leg loss of pep and energy, getting up mgnts, welling, puffinees under the eyes, headaches and dininess. Don't wait.

Ask your druggist for Doan'm Pills, used successfully by million for over 40 season, caused an increase in the number of fire calls during October. Damage on a total of 22 alarms was $1,411, while during September nine alarms caused total loss of $1,000. October's loss was divided by Fire Chief J. C. Weaver into $811 on buildings and $600 on content.

During September the building loss had been $900, while content loss was but $100. Police calls varied only slightly during the two months. Halloween investigations raised the October total to 235 calls from the 222 in September. Largest' items during October were drunks, 35; dis- Her is a clean, powerful, penetrating oil now dispensed by pharmacists everywhere at trifling cost that brines speedy relief fr6m the itching and tortures of Eczema. Itching Toes and Foot Rashes and other externally caused skin troubles.

Not only does Moone's Emerald Oil relieve the itching and torture but it helps jr Associated Press GILLESPIE The Progressive ViT.e Workers of America will r(lVe the union headquarters to it was announced yesterday by union officials following of votes cast in a recent referendum. Officials said a comparatively vote was cast on the six issues presented for a rank and file vote tut that the headquarters transfer received a majority of about 1.500. Present plans call fee the union fcesdquarters to be moved on Feb. when new union officers to 'be in December are installed. William Keck of O'Fallon.

former ur.ion president. Claude Pearcy of present union secretary-treasurer and former president and Dave Reed of Ifcwyville were for the presidency. promote more rapid and healthy healing: You can obtain Moone's Emerald Oil In the original bottle at West's Lincoln Square Drug or any modern drug store years: They give happy relief and will help the 15 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous ate from the blood. Gat Doan'a nils. a guarantee of money back if not completely satisfied.

Greaseless Stainless. HORACE B. GARMAN THE "ANDERSON HOUSE" sive Midland coal fields. At. one time he owned half of the frontage on the south side of the courthouse square and one of the buildings Symbolizes Earlier Era Anderson House' 'in Northwest Taylorville, Breathing Air of Old South, Draws Visitors there still bears his name.

W. W. Anderson died' in 1893 and the house and much of the Anderson estate passed into the hands of the home was built by and belonged for many years to the family of the late V. V. Anderson.

By PAUL HOOD Review Correspondent TAYLORVILLE Standing serene his son, Fred Anderson. It was near the end of the 19th century, after Fred Anderson married and brought his wife to live in the DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for JUEDGE Of a County Court (Children's Court) First massaee! beh The most striking aspect of the structure, to a visitor entering the VapoRub at bed- 1 bnck residence on the northern time. This relieves outskirts of Taylorville has long at-the distress. u-acted the admiration and curios- 1 ill ity of nersons traveling throush drive leading to the veranda, is the impressive group of eight white pillars, reaching from the porch to the top of the second story. They flank a wide veranda that stretches along the front and part of one side of the building.

Such a sight, common in the South, lends a the city on route 48. long-continued poultice-and-vapor action last even house, that the columned porch and the long south wing were added to the original house. The wife, coming from a Southernly family, was responsible for the additions. Fred Anderson was master of the house until his death in 1916, and during that time served as president of the First National bank, succeeding his father. Only Two Left One of Taylorville's older residents, Mrs.

E. R. Wright. 87, vividly recalls coming to the Anderson home as the bride of William W. Southern touch to the entire archi tectural style.

The weatherbeaten dull red brick longer, spread a thick layer of VapoRub on the chest and cover with a warmed cloth. This also gives the skin extra protection against chilling. Longafterrestful sleep comes. Vapo- Eiissry wm walls give mute testimony to the The house, retaining after many years the dignity and charm of a past era, is a showplace of the town. It stands in a grove of towering trees at the intersection of the highway and Clay street, just west of the B.

O. railroad crossing. Its attractiveness has enhanced in recent weeks by extensive repair work carried on by new owners. Built in 1868 The story of the house dates back to the post-Civil war days, about age of the house. A wide white front entrance, surmounted by an Mr a Rubkeepsonwork- Anderson's stepson in 1876.

She and her husband stayed in the ornamental glass fanlight, leads from the porch into a small reception hall. A few steps further and the visitor is in the front hall. lng-ioosenspniegm eases muscular soreness or tight- extending back through the center of the house. aebb cieais an JS passages -checks If tendency to cough I 63 il -relieves iocai Interior in Keeping Rising from this hall with a dig for the famous 18G8. Today the imposing structure still gives that impression of dignity and restraint rarely found in more recently constructed buildings.

Known locally to the older residents as "the Anderson house," nified sweep, an old-fashioned Often, by niorn- ino t.hp worst, of winding staircase with an orna Mr. Garman Believes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and if elected County Judge, proposes to continue his efforts on behalf of supervised recreation on the playgrounds and in the schools. Such a program provides opportunity for normal development for all boys and girls, rich and poor alike, and prevents juvenile delinquency. Mr. Garman's Interest: in juvenile delinquents and incompetent persons committed to state institutions will not stop with their committal.

He will be concerned with the methods of their care and treatment and will cooperate with state institutions in seeing that adequate and proper care and attention is given these unfortunate wards of the court. Mr. Garman Stands for: fair taxes and fair valuations on which taxes are based, and believes that the tax burden should be equitably apportioned among the people. Quick Belief Jor HEADACHE TENSE NERVES VapoRub the cold is over. mental bannister leads to the upper floor.

The walls of the hall are lined with doors leading to the several large first floor rooms. Sturdi-twist Suits The most attractive of the rooms lies to the left. Stepping through the doorway, the visitor enters a A headache racks your nerves, makes you feel like a washout. Therefore your nerves need help the same as your head. Capudlne can help both.

It relieves headache, calms nerves, and theji brings welcome relaxation. Capudine relieves fast because It Is liquid, its ingredients are dissolved, all ready to act. It leaves you feeling steadier and more cheerful. All drug stores. 10c, 30c, 60c.

Three strong threads twisted into one make this a fabric that defies the roughest wear. After you see this suit you will find it hard to believe the price is only long, high-ceilinged apartment. The room is lighted flirough four large windows at the far end, set at an angle to form a sweeping alcove. Near the door is a brick fireplace Tell 0 s25 and hearth surmounted by a mantel. The floor is covered with a rich carpet and the walls have recently been repapered.

1 IlllllIflMl ritlfltMIll i lIlMIliltllllllllll I ItllllllllEllitMIIIIIIMIMIIMtltillllllMMIIlJllllllllllII IIHlllllfMIMtlMIMilllllliriflMltllMlflM I 1 1 On one side of the room a door leads to the veranda. On the opposite side two more doors connect with the rooms to the rear of the 354 N. Wafer St. The Men's Best Store KNOTS TO YOU house. Throughout the house at various places examples of the or- i nate tendencies of the 19th cen- tury may be found.

Bits of artis- tic design on the ceilings, the elab Neckt tes That never leave a wrinkle orate design of the windows, and the ornate cornice surmounting the building. To be sure, the house is now supplied with the modern conveniences, electric lights, running water, furnace with an automatic stoker. But these have encroached only in recent years and the house outdates them all William W. Anderson, an early settler in Christian county, had the house built in 1868. At the time he was a leading merchant of Taylorville, having by then engaged iri the mercantile business for nearly 14 years.

He was a "native of Kentucky, and came to Christian county in 1851. For a few years he lived on a farm four miles east of Taylorville, then moving into town to go into business. Organized Bank Are you a wrinkle dodging knotter? Do you make one knot cover the wrinkles left by the last one until the "short end" of your necktie reaches down to your knees? Then stop in at Sessels at 354 N. Water Street and view the tremendous selection of new FALL NECKWEAR we are showing on the main floor of our store this week. We have hundreds of patterns and dozens of fabrics to choose from.

In 1871, shortly after building the We are featuring this week 1 I 1 I I I 1 residence, he organized the w. w. Anderson Co. banking house. This bank later became the First "SPORT TOWN WOOLS" ft At? National bank of Taylorville and continued in existence until about six years ago.

Anderson figures prominently in the development of Taylorville and i I I I 11 A brand new tie with four folds of wrink-less wool fabric. No bulky lining to ruin the looks of the knot. Christian county. He promoted the Ohio Mississippi railroad (now the Baltimore Ohio) and aided in the development of the exten $1 when von buv one of these quality. Your Taste "WEMBLEY CRAVATS" Constipated? You Should Get at the Cause! It laughs at wrinkles.

Knot it day after day, wear it again and again the wrinkles are out in the morning. Topcoats Get the kind of coat you've always "wanted a fabric that's famous for' it's remarkable durability, and rich colorings. Tailored in all the original English models, "and priced to assure you smart economy. si Can Tell the Difference! THERE'S a natural mellowness of flavor in a glass of Cook's draught beer a taste which you agree is pleasingly different. You'll enjoy it.

It has body-smooThneBs-richness that is distinct-ly Cook's. Next time call for Cook's draught beer. For more than 85 years Cook's has been regarded as one of America's better beers. F. W.

Cook Company, Evansville, Indiana DISTRIBUTED BY DECATUR COOK CO. 7an Phone 5610 Lots of people think they can't be "regular" without frequent trips to the medicine chest. "I just dose up and get it over," they tell you. But doctors know they don'f'get it over" at all-until they get at the cause of the trouble! Chances are it's simple to find the cause if you eat only what most people do meat, bread, potatoes. It's likely you don get enough "bulk." And "bulk" doesn't mean a lot of food.

It's a kind of food that isn't consumed in the bodv, but leaves a soft "bulky" ma'ss in the intestines and helps a bowel movement. If that fits you, your ticket is a crunchy breakfast cereal Kel-logg's All-Bran. It contains the "bulk" you need plus the great intestinal tonic, vitamin Eat All-Bran every day, drink plenty of water, and just watch the old world grow brighter! Stop In today and buy several bright ties for your fall suit. $25 354 N. Water St.

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