Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 2

CLINTON NEWS CLINTON OFFICE. 4 Freudenstein Bldg Telephone 633. CHAS R. GRIFFIN Mgr TWO JUNE BRIDES CLAIMED IN CLINTON Crang-Grimsley and Johnson-Shaughnessy Nuptials Celebrated. Clinton.

June Grace Crang and Sylvester Grimsley were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents on North Quincy street. The Rev. J. W. Reynolds Christian church officiated.

the ring ceremony being used, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Immediately after the ceremony an elegant three course wedding supper was served. The parlors and dining room were prettily decorated with syringas, nations and ferns, the color scheme of pink a and white being carried out. bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Crang and has many warm friends in the city, who were not aware of the contemplated The groom is in the emmarriafthe government, having a clerical position in the postoffice. Mr. and Mrs. Grimsley will be at home their many friends after June 15, at 317 South Center street. Johnson-Shaughnessy.

A very quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson of South East street, Tuesday afternoon, when their daughter, Miss Edith, was united marriage to TimJ. C. Shaughnessy of Chicago.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. S. Heald of the Baptist church In the presence of immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George Johnson of this city, but has made her home in Chicago for the past two years. She was formerly manager of the Postal Telegraph office in this city, but resigned to take a simfar position in Chicago. at which place she has made her home. The groom is a department manager in one of the large department stores in Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. Shaughnessy will make their home in Chicago. FINES CLINTON PEOPLE. Inspector Punishes Violations of POstal Laws.

Clinton, June postoffice inspector was in the city and a number of Clinton people were fined as a result of his visit. The inspector found that some people were in the habit of sending packages as second class matter and enciosing writing in same. This 1s in direct violation of the postal laws and is punishable by a fine P.ad should be a warning ans cue who is in the habit of deing this. and any package of a suspicious character will be opened by the postal authorities, who are watching this matter very closely in order to break up the practice. Visit B.

F. Wasson. Mrs. Caroline Wasson and daughter, Katherine, of Lincoln, mother and sister of B. F.

Wasson of this city, are here to spend the summer with Mr. Wasson. TWO RYANS CHARGED WITH SAME OFFENCE Judge Cochran Adopts Novel Scheme to Tell Them Apart. Clinton, June Judge Cochran convened court this morning, the absence of attorneys was conspicuous, several of whom are in Springfield attending the federal court. The verdict in the case of A.

P. Hall vs. the City of Clinton was opened by the court, the jury finding the issues for plaintiff and assessing his damages at the sum of $285. The motion to quash the indictment and leave to withdraw the plea of guilty the case of People vs. Ryan and Ryan was overruled by the court.

The costs were paid and the suit dismissed in the case of J. H. McKinley vs. J. H.

Williams. The defendants defaulted in the case of the Manufacturing Company vs. Lincoln Zorger, and the court assessed damages to the amount of $182.23. the judgment for same and costs of execution. The jurymen were then excused until 1:30 this afternoon and the court took a recess at 10:30.

The first case called when court convened in the afternoon was that of Ryan and Ryan, who are charged attempted burglary. The defendants dwits give the same name, and Judge Cochran numbered them one and two, sa as to distinguish the defendants, which caused some amusement to spectators. The impaneling of the jury was not finished until 3 o'clock, the attorneys for the defense challenging and refusing sixteen names. laThe, the evidence account brought when out they was simi- were arrested or the day prior, when Ringling Brothers' circus showed in Clinton. The defendants claimed that they were under the influence of liquor and did not remember just what they were doing on the night in question.

6 o'clock the case was given to the jury. WIFE SUES GAMBLERS. Florence Fitzgerald Claims Husband Lost $8,000 Over Tables. oF Clinton, June the appearance the docket for the November term of the circuit court the attorneys will be busily engaged. Several suits haxe already been filed and court has not adjourned for the May James Fitzgerald and his wife, against B.

F. Peltz and Harry Parkinson. one of them being for special action on the case, to recover three times the amount of money alleged to have been lost by gambling. In the other suit the action taken is for Trover. Similar suits were also instituted against C.

D. Nelson, and praecipes and declaration have been filed and summons issued in all of the above cases. Fitzgerald formerly owned a farm west of Clinton, in Barnett township, but sold the farm and moved to this city, where he engaged in the saloon business. He was not content with his OUT-OF-TOWN LITTLE COOKS You little girls living in the surrounding towns and county can, of course, compete for the prizes we are going to give away to the little girls under thirteen years of age at our Detroit Vapor Stove biscuit baking contest, We have had so many inquiries from our little friends outside of the city asking if they might compete for the prizes that we take this way of letting you know that are you expected. When you come tell the man what time you have to go home, so he can make arrangements to give you an opportunity to prove that you are the best little girl cook in Central Illinois.

That's a big honor in itself--is'nt it? Mr. Spranke, the man that makes the Detroit stove, is going to run one stove with gasoline, one with denatured alchohol and the other with gasoline and coal oil, mixed to show that the Detroit Vapor Stove will operate successfully with any fluid. They are so fine you will want your mama to throw away her gas stove for the Detroit costs but half to operate. SCOVILL CO. I I business venture.

wanted invest more money. and is said to have lost over $8,000 over the gaming tables in this city. At present he is said to be without a dollar and heavily debt. The action taken in the suits is too recover three times the amount of money alleged to have been lost in gaming, the amount being sued for in each case by Mrs. Fitzgerald 000.

Fitzgerald is suing for $.,000 in each of the cases. Old Firemen Back. The old volunteer fire company has restored to its old place and the troubles which has existed for months is in a fair way to At the council meeting the resignations of the members of the old company were accepted. Mayor Edmonson then announced that there had been much bitter feeling between the old volunteer company and the new fire company. He felt it were better for all concerned that the old company be restored to former place and prestige.

The mayor's sentiments were those of aldermen and a motion to restore the old fire company was adopted unanimously. John (Frenchy) Smith was appointed chief of the fire department and conTelephone Girls Help. Miss Nora Banks was pleasantly surprised by her parents, Mrs. L. D.

Banks, at their home on East Woodlawn avenue, Monday evening. The occasion was in honor of her twentieth birthday anniversary, the telephone girls having been invited to help make merry. Miss Banks was the recipient of several handsome presents, among which was a beautiful gold watch, the gift of her father. Mrs. S.

C. Downey and Miss Leah Ashton of Decatur were present from out of town. Mayor Takes Vacation. Dr. George S.

Edmonson will leave next Sunday for visit in the East, and expects to spend some time at the Jamestown exposition before returning. During his absence his brother, Dr. 0. B. Edmonson, will look after his practice.

Mrs. Edmonson will accompany her husband in his travels. Plenie Postponed. The annual high school picnic which was arranged for today, has been postponed Thursday, June 6, owing to the inclement weather. The same arrangements will prevail, the hay racks leaving the high.

school building at 9 o'clock sharp. The girls are requested to bring well filled baskets. Bridge Inspector. Amos Bordner has accepted a position as bridge inspector with the Illinois Traction Company, his jurisdiction being on the line running between Decatur and Peoria. Mr.

Bordner recently resigned a position with the Illinois Central Railroad Company in the bridge and building department. Attend Commencement. Mrs. R. J.

Vance, -accompanied by her two daughters, Mrs. May Porter and Miss Daisy, have gone to Hanover, to attend the commencement exercises of the college at that place. Her son will graduate from the theological department: TUSCOLA OVER THIRTY LODGES WILL GO TO TUSCOLA Odd Fellow Memorial Will Be Event of Importance. Tuscola, June the regular session of Tuscola lodge No. 216, I.

O. F. last evening notices were read from a large number of lodges, thirty or forty in various parts of the state, stating that they expect to send delegations to the Memorial be held here June 16. It will be the biggest thing in lodge circles ever held in Tuscola and the town will be taxed to its utmost to accommodate the crowds expected. At the meeting last evening, the local lodge voted to attend memorial services at Newman next Sunday, in a body.

Calloways Entertain. The Misses Kate and Emma Calloway entertained today for Misses Elda Merry of Urbana, and Elizabeth Wyeth of Charleston. Other. out of town guests were Miss Taylor of Catlin and Miss Shade of Urbana. Nine tables accommodated the whist players, and the afternoon was spent in this popular amusement.

Mrs. Bert Goldman won the prize, an elegant piece of hand painted china. Strawberry sherbet and macaroons served. Children's Day. The Rev.

G. W. Stoddard of this city will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church at Chrisman next Sunday morning. The Senior B. Y.

P. U. will hold its devotional meeting at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in place of the evening hour, owing to the pastor's absence, and the Children's Day service will be held at 7 p. m. Melita Elects.

Melita commandory No. 37 K. elected the following officers Monday evening: E. Bailey. Moon.

C. T. Coleman. Bye. S.

E. Williams. J. H. Johnson.

Secretary--I. D. Urquhart. Treasurer--John Ervin. Invited to Wedding.

Several Tuscola friends of the contracting parties received invitations to the wedding of Miss May Strawn of Jacksonville and Louis T. Frier to take place at the home of the bride Wednesday evening. Miss Strawn formerly resided in this city, but removed with her parents to Jacksonville some time ago. The wedding will be an informal one, only a few guests outside the families being invited. Rector-Brinkley.

At the M. E. parsonage at 5 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. M. G.

Coleman united in marriage H. E. Rector of Newman and Miss Elizabeth Brinkley of this city. Mr. and Mrs.

Rector will go to Newman tomorrow where they will reside. Bostick-Wood. At the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. M.

Goodspeed, this afternoon, Charles Bostick of this city, and Mrs. Rebecca Wood Decatur, were joined in matrimony. They will live on the Oscar Wilder farm just east of Tuscola. Tuscola Personals. R.

J. N. Johnson was in Murdock yesterday. Miss Jessica Robertson is expected home from Garden City, tomorrow. Miss Emma Thompson of Scottlar1 is visiting her brother, Elmer Thompson.

Mrs. G. L. McLennan left for Dan- tate. of James O.

Booth, and petition to make public sale of partnership property. H. P. Harris, administrator of the estate of Mary A. Crawford, has filed his final report.

Myra Mann has petitioned the court to admit to probate the will of Sanborn Mann. In the matter of the probate of the will of John Doolin, answer petition must be filed by June 12, and hearing fixed for June 17. Y. P. S.

C. E. Election. The Y. P.

S. C. E. of the Presbyterian church held fts semi-annual election of officers Tuesday evening and a social connected with this, at the church. The following program was rendered: Invocation--Rev.

Gleiser. Vocal Solo- Edith Hudson. Recitation--Florence Tripp. Vocal Solo Lois A. Davidson.

Election of officers. Refreshments. Toastmaster-George Martin. "My Ideal C. E.

Member'-Claude Lanman. "The C. E. Society in Their New Home" An -Bessie Outsider Cline. Sees Us" Meuch.

"Experience With a Lecture Course" -Bessie Fitzwater. "Brief History of Old Gleiser. Martin. The following officers were elected: President -Claude Lanman. Vice President -Estella Kilton.

-Bessie Cline. Secretary- George Martin. Organist Edith Hudson. The attendance was large, and the evening thoroughly enjoyed by all present: Monticello Minor Mention. Mrs.

Rolland Thompson has issued Invitations for recital to be given by Miss Minnie ME Mansfield on Monday evening, June 10, at 8 o'clock, at the Woman's club rooms. Mrs. Charles Watts and Mrs. Piatt Smith went to Champaign Tuesday to meet Mrs. Watt's daughter, Louise, who has spent the past winter in Ohio.

Mrs. Dale C. Kelley Joseph Woolington were In Decatur Tuesday. Mrs. Villa Jones went to Cisco Tuesday, where she will cater for a large company.

Mrs. C. N. home to visit his mother, Thompson. Miss Jennie Britton gave a china shower at her home on West Marion street Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Florence Parwin, is to be married nevt week to Lloyd Plankenhorn.

There were about fifteen ladies present and pleasant evening was spent. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. Henry Meyers and daughter, Miss Jennie, left Wednesday for Colo- rado Springs, for the benefit of Miss Jennie's health. A.

C. Edie, state's attorney of Platt county, went to Chicago to witness a ball game. A meeting of the Business Men's Association was held on Monday night at the office of the state's attorney in the court house and transacted routine business. Among other matters it was decided to have a smoker on the evening of June 17, but the place of same has not been decided upon. C.

N. for the ville, where she will be the guest of her mother. J. M. Newman was in Decatur yesterday and in Fairland today.

Miss Taylor of Catlin is the guest of Mrs. Charles Smith. Herman Bercher, who moved to Decatur, expects to return soon to Tuscola to reside. D. C.

Robertson of this city has traded his Kinmundy farm for business and residence property in Pesotum, and will move there for a time to look after his new investments. During the absence of the family, his sons will have charge of the meat market here. Miss Maud Warren of West Ridge visited Miss Edith Goodspeed. A. M.

Allen of Decatur is here this week. MONTICELLO CONTESTS ELECTION OF SCHOOL DIRECTOR Enoch Peck Brings Suit Against Oscar Clow in Piatt County. Monticello, June O. Peck has brought an action to contest the election of Oscar Clow to the office of, school director. of a sensational character are looked for.

Whether it is a case of ballot box stuffing or a wilful counting out of the contestant remains to be disclosed by the proof. claimed by the contestant that on tile face of the turns each was given twelve votes; that he received one vote from Williams man who was an illegal voter, and that upon a full vote and a fair count the contestant should have had thirteen votes and the contestee 11. Dislocated Knee by Fall. On Monday morning as Miss Bertha Mooney was walking on the interurban track near the McDonald farm on this side of White Heath, she slipped and fell upon the track and dislocated her right knee joint. When the interurban car came along she was picked up and brought to the office of Dr.

Matson, who' attended her. It is a bad case and will compel her to lay up six weeks. She was making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Thompson.

County Court. In the matter of the application of Jacob H. Cline, county treasurer, judgment against delinquent tax payers, proof of publication wag made and ordered that objections be filed by 1 o'clock H. B. Moberly, administrator of the estate of George C.

Arthur, has filed his inventory and appraisement bill. Rebur Huston's final report in the estate of Elizabeth Willey was approved and administrator ordered to make distribution. John Leeper, Arthur P. Moore and Frank Watrous were appointed in the estate of J. F.

Beasley and appraisement bill filed. Appraisement bills filed in the es- Drug Store Bargains Cuticura Soap 19c Imported Castile Soap, lb. 10c Juvenile Soap, box 25c La Blanche Powder 40c Gossamer Powder 19c Derma Viva 40c Sanitol Cream 19c Swansdown Powder 15c We will save you to 1 on toilet articles. Patent Medicines, lowest prices in city. BELL THE CUT RATE DRUGGIST Cor.

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3324. DR. A REFR COOL CALCULATING MEN Are wearing Tans because they understand the comfort there is in them. Tan is this Summer's ideal shade. We at have a complete stock of men's Tan Shoes and Tan Oxfords.

$3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 SHADE'S 211 N. WATER ST..