Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 4

Sunday, r. April 2, ltfU. THE DECATUR DALLY HERALD. passed 4u years ot his lne. take place at church la Weldon this morning at 10 ing.

Interment wall Oconee cemetery. o'clock. Contest Right to Plnno. Sheriff Armstrong was this afternoon served with notice of a contest or rights of property, to the piano Rev. Moses Predniore.

of Argenta. lira's 'supper. Personals. Miss Mattio Cook. of Mlllerville.

was visiting friends ere gtnr. hag Mrs. A. P. bfl visit with her SSSSf mTTU.

Andw Kb- preached the funeral services and was home on Thursday night at 10 o'clock, following a brief illness from typhoid pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters. Six sisters and two brothers also survive. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Oconee on Saturday afternoon at 2 CLINTON NEWS The Third Quarterly conference of the M. E.

church will be held on Saturday evening, April 1. Sunday nr.rintendent B. I. assisted by Rev. Thomas W.

Ringland, owned by Arthur Jones. A. K. Stone of Weldijn, and Rev. Mr.

ixinginbaugh, holds a judgment note of Jones' for $250 and had attached the piano about of Shiloh parish. Shipp. of Decatur, will preach and erie. o'clock, Rev. William Morris officiat I two weeks ago and brought the piano to from Farmer City.

The Cable-Nelson piano company of Bloom- ington holds a chattel mortgage on the piano in question which is made. HERALD CLINTON OFFICE, 703 NORTH SIDE SQUARE Telephone 633. DeWltt county Subscribers can pay subscriptions at 'this office. out under a prior date. This mortgage is for $250.

The case was set ror Saturday, April 8, in Judge Hill's court. KIPP Rev. Mr. Longinbaugh was for a number of years a neighbor and close personal friend of Mr. Munch and In a short biographical sketch recalled many touching recollections of their lifelong friendship.

He told of the great devotion of Mr. Munch to his church and ol the many unseen and unknown benefactions to the many neighborhood churches. Mr. Munch was born in France, near the city of Colman, was a veteran of the French army, having served 9 years. Shortly after the expiration of his enlistment in the army he came to America accompanied by his first wife.

During his life Mr. Munch was a student and master of English, German and French. In the words of Rev. Mr. Lhogin-baugh "He was a man of untarnished Integrity, and was known far and wide tor faithful devotion to his friends and his strict word of honor and the truth.

He was generous in every utesiigaiea mis rumor ana it has been declared that the law was found to have been passed in all due form SPUTTERING IF Wednesday, April 5. the graduation exercises of the DeWltt township school and surrounding districts will be held ii the DeWitt school. The exercises will be conlined to the graduates ot the eighth grades. Will Filed. The will of the late W.

C. Campbell was file'd for probate today. The will appoints Mrs. Josephine Campbell as Candidate for Commissioner. and in compliance with the regulations.

Also, an idea that Clinton is already under commission form of government, is proven to be a fallacy by oura iL BIB executrix. The real and personal prop a letter received from the Attorney erty is valued at about $13,000. The General of Illinois, by a local cor poration. In this letter.it is stated that until home and furnishings are willed to Mrs. Josephine Campbell, and the remainder of the property is shared equally by the children.

Mrs. Harry Moffett and Lewis Campbell. the commission form of government officials were elected and duly quali cause of charity, and was one of the Sparks From Fuses to the Hidden Mines of Rival Clinton Armies. fied for their respective offices, the most faithlul contributors to the Shiloh city of Clinton was not under com PANA PAN April 1 Davis Christ-ner. a prominent farmer of Oconee township, aged 60 years, died at his mission form of government.

Tuesday. April 4. is tTie date for filing petitions of candidates for the vacancies which will exist with the church. Burial was in. Cumberland churchyard, in Friend's Creek township, Macon county, which is but a few miles from the home, where Mr.

Munch A REGULAR ELECTION retirement of four aldermen and the mayor. Is Predicted By the Drift of the Smoke From the Party Campfires. A COMMON SENSE ADMIN IS TRATION jjffFv If fittest Wt fS Sl MOT CLINTON. April 1 "Will the regular city elections be held?" this is the pertinent question now occupying the minds of the citizens of this city. The activities of the well known politicians who have dominated the city elections in the past have caused a number of the better informed vot-ere to form the opinion that thej-will be held and that two tickets will be in the field.

The "wet" and "dry" Surprise in Store. In all probability on that day the citizens of Clinton will be treated to a surprise. It is said by those Iwho have inside information that two tlckejs be named and that petitions will be filed by the men who are named on these tickets. The action of the city council in calling the election makes evident to some persons in Clinton that the city administration was desirous of hold-, Ing these elections. The explanation of this desire, as given by a city official, is that the present administration, and also the opposition, which met defeat at the last election, hold the opinion that a test case, made on the validity of the commission form of -government law, would find that law void.

Thus the political fraternity which can control the regular elections under "the ward system- government, will be the logical. city officials when the conrmission form of government is decided to be illegal. Should the supreme court of Illinois hand down that decision annulling this law. then the officials who were regularly elected under the ward system of government would resume the duties of office just as if the commission form had never been in force. In the minds of some Clinton citizens, this is the undoubted explanation for the activity of the several political gatherings which have been held in the offices of the leaders of the two factions.

question is expected to' be the cause over which the battle will be fought. There are also strong under cur rents of opinion that the actions of these two factions in Clinton politics is caused by the belief that the law on commission form of government is unconstitutional. The reason given for this is the rumor which has been rampant all over the state of Illinois, that the law was illegally passed by the upper house of the legislature. The Explanation. The explanation of this is that the bill was passed by the lower house and when in the hands of the upper house some minor changes were.

made and the bill passed without its being returned to the lower house for passage in its revised form. A well known authority on this subject has stated that the best legal talent of the city of Springfield has Xlrbola Munch. The funeral services of Nicholas Munch, who died Thursday, at his home in Weldon, aged 87 years, were held in the Methodist Protestant To the Voters. of the City of Decatur: Are you a tax payer? Have you ever heard complaint about methods of spending the city's revenues? Do you think the commission form of government would have been adopted in Decatur if the majority would have been satisfied with the management of the citr's business under the former system? THE DECATUR CAFE Commencing, tomorrow (Monday) will serve delightful, appetizing Regular Meals at Twenty Cents Since the citizens of Decatur have adopted the commiss form or government 1 believe they expect a more methodic Charles Becker CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER economical management ot tne citv business. 1 couside prime duty of the commissioners to manage the affairs city on a sinct ousiness-niie Da sis.

Drv and Wet' question has during; the la retarded the progress of the citv and ousjht to give consideration of questions more vital to the advancemen SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER, 25c city's interests. At the same time the laws respeetin liquor traffic should be so enforced that the peoxjle will hav cause to renew their agitation against the saloon. In mv estimation the essential qualities of a commissioner Other leaders on our Menu: Doughnuts, or Rolls and Coffee 5c Small Sirloin Steak 10c Soups 5c A vote for Charles Becker will be one for an honest, common sense business administration should be honesty, abilit, diligence and pride in the welfare of our city. I do not intend to enumerate virtues and claim any preference to election on that line. But since you want -to entrust the ft Short Orders a Feature of Our Service.

management of the city to men of experience, integrity and ability, I invite you to examine my past record. I was bound to succeed because I always enjoyed work and at the same "time won the confidence of my fellow citizens by endeavoring and succeeding in giving every one concerned a square deal. If you think the business. principals I have practised and advocate will make the commission form of government a success, I will appreciate your vote. FRED KIPP.

It Jfof A. FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS We will sell this fine $300 Piano either in Mahogany, Walnut or Oak Case, stool and scarf. Piano delivered free. On Easv Payments of $6 Per Month. NO INTEREST.

Rent a Piano for $3.50 or $4.00 Per Month homeseeker's rate! VIA WABASH Every first and third Tuesday of each month to a great many points southwest and northwest at greatly reduced rates; return limit 25 days. Call on or write to A. HESS, T. A We will place a brand new (upright) Piano in your home on a rental basis, and if purchased within six SUNDAY EXCURSIONS TO INDIANAPOLIS ERY SUNDAY Commencing April 2. $1.65 rtripd $1.65 Loy Sunday Faresii All Train leav 7.66 Returning leaves Indianapolis 7.0a;p.nL--';i: J.

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