The Clinton Register from Clinton, Illinois • 3

CLINTON, REGISTER, CLINTON, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY. APRIL 18. 1902. 3 Citg ant rir sXstorC CHAUTAUQUA DIRECTORS MEET, At a meeting of the directors of the Chautauqua in Cr-Hills office last Saturday afternoon, the committee on grounds, of which Jacob Zeigler' is chairman, was instructed to Becure a tent not less than 80x120 feet for the assembly meeting in -This tent will seat more than twice, the people that the one last year did. The contract for furnishing the other tents will be awarded thla month and those desiring locations for tents can, get them of Prof.

E. B. Bentley general superintendent. The season tickets-were ordered printed soon aa possible. Each person on the reception committee will receive a supply of circulars advertising the Chautauqua which they are expected to distribute in their neighborhood.

Many other matters were discussed regarding Improvements, which is to be settled in the future. ELOPERS FIND DR. HUNTER. A. dispatch from Vincennes, Ind, gives the following, Dr.

W. Hunter, formerly of Clinton, being the minister who made glad the hearts of the elopers: A. Shannon, junior mem ber of the firm of W. Shannon Son, wealthy stock dealers of Noble, and Miss Florence Pleasant, only daughter of W. P.

Pleasant, a merchant of Noble, eluded the vigilance of their parents and came here and were mar ried by the Reverend W. A. Hunter of the Presbyterian church. The bride is a Catholic and they first endeavored to have the Reverend Father Fleischman of St. Johns German Catholic church officiate, but he politely informed them that a special dispensation from Bishop Cbatard would be necessary.

After the couple agreed, on insistence of the bride, to be married again a priest in Evansville, a friend secured for them the services of the Reverend Mr. Hunter. They hurried to Evansville, where, the bride is quite a social favorite, having until recently resided there, her father being a member of Goodwin overall manufacturers, in Evansville. GALYANIZED 14 qt. Pails 12 qt.

Pails 10 qt. Pails Wash Tubs Chamber Pails Wash Boilers Sprinklers TINWARE ohn Eaton, of Maroa, who was stricken with paralysis in Oct 1890 and has since been helpless, is reported not so well. Deed, mortgage, lease, bill of sale and other blanks at At the Christian church Sunday morning the pastor will deliver the second of a senes of sermon.s the Roman letter. In the evening the theme will be, Faith." There will be baptism at the close of the evening service. Mrs, A.

M. Robinson returned Tuesday night from a two weeks tour of inspecting G. I. A. lodges in this state.

Miss Mabel Post is suffering from a severe attack of inflammatory MLB. Young, jr, who is attending business college In Decatur, visited bis parents over Sunday. Geo.LJIutchin,. of Portland, Was In Clinton from Saturday till Tuesday; He has ah Interest in a Wild West Show" and was on his way to Cincinattl on business for the company that owns the show. Mrs.

John Wighwick is very sick. Herdaughter, Mrsr Appleton, of Ghi- cago, is At the Christian chnrch Sunday night two were baptized. Three young ladies wno united with the church that night will be baptized next Sunday night. -j; Dr. and Mrs.

Cummings spent Sunday in Farmer City with the formers parents. Rev. Jas. Barnett and family, of Eureka, visited iu Clinton the first of the week with relatives. The proposition to build a township Iligh-school building in Santa Anna township was lost Saturday by a vote AIrt.

D. Bordner, whqhas beea con-flned to.hec. bed by sickness, Is able to be up most of the day. i rThe hew depot at Ospur, which has been under construction bat a short time, ia'nearing completion. It will be the' same size as the one that was 'burned.

Mrs. Kelly and daughter, Miss Cora, who hare been -at Colorado Springs, for three yeari for their health, will return to Clinton about the middle of next week to remain. They will occupy their home on Bast Main street. Judge Ingham's office rooms have been papered. The Judge thinks it is better late than never.

Mrs. Mary Varney and daughter Miss Ruth, arrived Tnesday to make their home with Rev; and Mrs. C. E. Varney.

1 (1. B. Marvel will move his office to the west side of the square May 1. Mrs. Wm, Entwisle visited relatives In Maroa yesterday.

Emerson'1 Vanderfort to be "out TT' The Christian Reapers will meet with Mrs. John Koons next Thurday. new council will take possession oJL the city the first Monday In May. Rev. C.

E. Gosbow, formerly pastor of the Universalist church of Clin-ton. Is pastor of the church at Seneca, Kan. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Hill went to Chicago to visit relative Jack1 Adams is visiting in Missouri. Mrs. S. Pollock went to Raymond to visit relatives. Ed "Behffng Mitchell, both of Clinton, were married in Bloomington.

They will continue to live in Clinton. P. Leo, who has been in, the state of has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Leo.

Spencer, of Van Buren, returned after a visit with his dangh-r ters, Mrs. Hiter, near Kenney, A reception was given new members of the Christian church Monday night. About 150 were present and a very en joyable time was had. Light refresh-' mqnts were served The highway commissioners of Clin- Sauce 19c, 15c, 12c Preserve Kettles 19c, 15c, 12c bisli Pans 40c 55c Flaring 25c, 20c, 16c, 10c" Pots 15c, 12c Tea Kettles 20c Steamers i 26c, 20c SUNDRIES, ETC. Lace Curtains, per Curtain Poles, Tvood.

Curtain Poles, brass and 50c 7 ft. Window Shades, complete 25c Tacks i 05c Tack Hammers. Garpet t50c CarpstWliips X5c EXERCISERS! Spading anumnxrsr; dkAdr- JUhU rr miiWUv Long-Haiidles 65c Step-Ladders 89c; six 98c; eight ten $2 19 Kennelly Walter WARE 30c 25c 20c 60c I 89c 25c line of sin CATARACT REMOVED. Mrs. II.

Tl. Morris and Mrs. Daisy Morri8. west of Clinton, went to Spring-field Saturday where the former had a cataract removed from one eye. She bad been blind in.

that eye and could see but little with the other eye. The operation was successful and the cata ract will be removed from the other eye in a few months. She will return home the first of next week. Mrs. Daisy Morris returned Monday.

SURPRISE FOR TWO. The home of S. Turnipseed was the scene of much merriment Monday evening. Tb birthdays-of-Mr-Tur pfpseedand Clint Nixon occuring on the Bame day, it has become the custom of their wives to celebrate the-Gccasion in some manner. The wife of the former thought nothing moreapprppriate than inviting a number of friends to a surprise upon her husband.

So nicely was the affair arranged that he was notawareujf presence of anyone, until the bani began rendering one of their favorite selections, reflecting much credilnpon ouryoung usieiaoe, During the evening excellent instrumental selections were given by MisseB Edna Trego and Nellie Reed and Fred Taylor. "Everyone who hadVhe-pleasure of partaking of Mrs. Turnipseeds hospitality, pronounced her an adept in the art ofiateifHlhTnr About nine oclook more than one hundred guests sat down to a table of refreshments which was sure to satisfy tbh palates of the most whimsical. All departed at a late hour wishing the two gentlemen the return- of many- more such birthdays. AN ALL-DAY MEETING.

The Christian Reapers held an allday meeting with Miss Mary Welch yesterday and assisted her in bouse cleaning. As presents -Miss Welch received a Brussels carpet and her par-lof Welch blind brother, Flatt, aiid the gifts from a number of business men and tbe Reapers will da. much to make life seem brighter to them. They feel very grateful to all who assisted. Will Move Dental Office.

Dr. R. C. Llggitt rented the rooms over Beattys store at the southwest) corner of the square, and will move his dental office to them about May rooms Dr. Llggitt now occupies have been occupied as dental rooms many I years, but be feels thst the new rooms are more convenient for patrons.

He desires all to bear iu mind tbe date of removal. May 1. Wm. Jenkins look the contract fori putting in sewer for the new Baptist church. BEM-SSioVZ Fop Tigap.

No use to hunt tigers with bird-shot It doesnt hurt the tiger any and its awfully risky for you. Consumption is a tiger among diseases. It is stealthy but once started it rapidly BOYS FACE POWDERED. Saturday afternoon Beacb, the four year old son of Titus Hmchcliff, obtained some gun powder belonging to his father and in company with boy -of -about-the -same age, went a few yarda in the rear of the house io have a time. The powder was placed in a can, and then Beach lighted a match and put down into the can, keeping his face close to he top to see the effect.

The boys face was badly burned and hundreds of grains of powder were blown into the skin, which" are gradually being removed. Mr. Hinchcliff took his son to Spring-field Tuesday to consult an occulist about his left eye which was thought to be injured, but was gratified learn such was not the case. to SNELL WINS OUT. About.

three yearL.aga-the Clinton Eleetrle Light, Heat and- Power Co. refused to connect their wires with the wire of R. Snells residence which bad beeu-wkedby other, par ties, refusing Mr. Snell the use of electric light. The circuit court granted Snell a writof mandamus, compelling the Electric light company to connect his hdtuse'io efendAol took the case to the appellate court where the decision was reversed, which threw Snelt in for costeu Snell carried the case to the supreme court, and this week a decision wbs handed down sustaining the decision of the circuit court.

-As the Electric light company is out of business, who will pay. the costs is now a puzzle. RICE FOR TWO. John Luby, of Cairo, formerly of this city, and Miss Anna Creagan, of Belle-flower, were married in the Catholic church in that city early Tuesday morning.hyr the pastor- Tbey. passed through Clinton Wednesday on their way to St.

Louis and were met at the train by a number of friends who showered rice upon them as evidence of the prosperity and contentment they hoped would be showered upon them in the days to come. Mr. Luby spent several years in Clin-. tS ifca employ of and 4s now boldinga goqd railroad position at Cairo where they will reside. The numerous friends of Mr.

Luby here wish for himself anj bride their full share of lifes good fortune. BARN BURNED, Friday night about 6 oclock Alvah Jeffrey, of Wapella, was at bis barn and within fifteen minutes after he returned to his house, he saw the barn was on fire. He hurried to the barn and found the fire had started in the stall and burned so fast that he only had time to get his horses out. His surrey, harness, about 200 bushels of corn, some hay and oats were burned. Mr, Jeffrey does not smoke, the originof the fire'LTa mystery.

The barn was closed and the doou fastened, the only opening being a small door next to the alley The loss was about 8700. Prompt work by some of the citizens prevented two or threejhouses from burning i. ONE dF THEM FRE J. B. Ilawley alias J.

C. Brown, one of the side-board trio, plead guilty and fined 825 on condition that be return the money to those who were hiB victims. The others are to be released on the same conditions soon as their friends send them money to pay up, It would seem they should feel thankful that they did not fare worse, but it may teach them a lesson that will be of much value to them. BUSY BURGLARS. Sunday night about 3 oclock burg lars entered the home of Circuit Clerk Uarrold and took his pants, bat after taking tbe change lo tte pocket left them in C.

S.Watsons yard. Ablock away they got into G. B. Leasures home and took a gold watch that was presented him by the Masopic lodge. It was prized very highly Mr.

Leas-are, but he never expects to see it again. Neglect Means Danger. Dont neglect billiousness and constl pat ion. 1 our health will suffer perm-anetly lf you doLDe Witts Little Early Risers cure such cases M. B.

Smith, Butternut, says 'DeWitts Little Early Risera are the most satisfactory pills I ever took. Never gripe or cause nausea. S. G. Hull.

House-Cleaning Time Are you prepared? Lei us fit you out. Scrub Brushes, 5c up; Stove Brushes, 25c 10c Enameline 10c 1- Polish oc Rising Sun Bon-Ami 10c Sapolio Mammotn Lye 5c Lewis Lje, Three for. Key Soap, fifteen bars for 25c White Wash Brushes Flue Stops ioc i -r- Garpet Stretchers 50c Tack 5c Shelf Brackets, per ioc Sprinklers, galvanized and tin. Bring us your produce. Eggs and butter are good prices T.

Hull Sons, 204 E. Alain St. A year Ago.the maiQri.iy. against the same proposition was about 40 votes. Jerry Weddle was arrested for as 8aultiDgRobertUardin, and gave bond lot.

850. While attending the telephone meet ing of two or three states in Chicago, B. was placed on two of three ejDamttees apMnled duf fng'the This' was a flattering acknowledgment pf Mr. Wassons ability In his business. -It is baid Thos.

Sheehy will contest the election in the first ward, where Smith Fuller was declared elected over him by 4 votes. Harley Swisher, son of J. Swisher, of Swisher; la assisting in the Clinton postofflce. The council met Wednesday night, canvassed the vote for aldermen Tuesdays election, and granted an ex-: tension ot time for accepting the franchise for the electrie road from 30 to 90 days, 39 days of the time expired on Wednesday. Mrs.

Catherine Bowman died Tuesday, at her home on North Madison street, aged 79 years, .6 months and 22 days. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 oclock today, conducted by Rev. Canady. Interment in Wood lawn Tony Musser and Miss Cora Hamlin, of this iity, were married last Friday. Judge Mitchell is out todavfrom a week of sicknesi caused by having bis tonsils removed.

He will go to Hot Springs the first of next week, where he expects to improve more rapidly. 1 Mrs. Cyrus Jones and daughter went to St, Louis, where the formers sister (a very sick. Miss Minnie Dewey is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bailey, in Carbondale.

Mrs. Will Martin is visiting tier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crowell, in Maroa. Fred Eatherton will build a tenant house on west part of his lot.

W. D. Gayle, who was elected aider-man in the 4th ward In Lincoln Tues day by a vote of 18Q to 191, is a brother of G. W. Gayle, of Clinton Judge Ingham -will be a candidate for president of the school board.

Two directors will also be elected. It now seems there will be no contest Mrs. G. Hughes, Rev. Gilliland, MrvBannerman, E.

H. Porter and Will Phares represented the Clinton Christian church at the Central Illinois Ministerial Institute in Decatur this week. It is reported that John Woods was given a beating by someone as he. returned home from Clinton Saturday night. It is said he did not know his v.V'5 Geo.

T. Nickles is at Clinton Mo. where he has been for a few days Bloomington parties ou a land deal. Mrs. N.

Psrabam will leave for her home at Lexingtqn, Oklahoma, this af ternoon. Her plater, Mrs. Downey, will Visit her daring this month. Tbe'cabe of Benedict of Raotoul.W. the Illinois Central railroadjwas decid ed In favor of plaintiff, and will be appealed.

Benedict sued for damage, claiming the big fire in Rantoul last year was oaused by sparks from a Central engine. The loss of property was about 8200,000 and this is a test case. The Illinois Central will sell excursion-tickets Clinton to Peoria on April 18th and 19th good to return on April 21st for one fare for the round trip, account Annual Contention Travelers Protective Association. O. P.

Stevens. tonia township organized by electing Lawrence Murphy, president, and L. DeBoice, treasurer. Mrs. J.

of Wyoming, 111., Is visiting relatives in Clinton. Miss Bessie Knox, cousin of Mrs. Laura Fox, of Clinton, waa married in Hoopestoa to A. J. Kollock.

The bride bad visited in this city several times. In the annual report of F.O, Woodward, treasurer of commissioners of highways of Creek township, published last week one item of receipts, 8KX50, from F. Woodward for was omitted in putting the report in type. MffcA3. night for a ten days visit at Greenville their old home.

Mr. Hills brother returned last week from Porto Rico, having served three years in the army. He jiud Reul Craig, of this county, were in the same regiment. -Mr. and Mrs.

Chas. Watson left yesterday for Colorado to remain about six weeks. Mr. Watson will look after the cattle ranch which Watson Watson have there. Mary Merriman fell Saturday morning at her borne and broke one of the bones In her right arm below the elbow.

A. D. Metz was elected trustee Saturday of school district eight. There were no other candidates. He has been A trustee several years and has been a good man for the place.

8. Davis left for Hot Springs, Tuesday for his health. The Clinton school election will, be held tomorrow. A president and two members of the board are to be elected A. G.

Turlay has been off duty about ten days on account of a very sore arm from vaccination. Benjamin Lillard, of Waynesvllle, was 89 years old on the 7th of this month and has extra good health, C. C. Drake has moved from Carters Maple Grove addition into the house vacated by A. P.

Hall, adjoining Drake V- Bros. office. Rev. F.C. Bruner, of will succeed Rev.

J. B. Wolf as pastor of the 1 M. E. church at Beardstown.

scarlet fever quarantine which was on the home of John Deagan a month, is off. V- Reul Jr of Texastownshtp, MVwho spent three years ln the army, most of the time In Porto Rico, was in Clinton He says he had malarial fever and once feared, death from stomach trouble. He thinks be has enough of army life, Miss Jessie Parker has a book and a 1 bowl that she prizes very highly. The former was owned by her grandfather and Is over 100 years As evidence of It-i age, it refers to California as an lslaud. The bowl was once owned by ber great-great-grandmother and is al- so over 100 years.

1 We Want to Show ft ft our Temkin Bearing Axle and Sioto Buggies eats up the flesh and the life. No use to go hunting it with ordinary food and medicine. Thats only bird-shot It still "advancesT'Cood heavy charges of-ScottsEmulsion win stop the advance. ft Special Low Prices on Tents and disease feels that Scotts Emulsion makes the I body strong to resist -It soothes aiid toughens the lungs and sustains the strength unti, the disease wears itself out Send for free sample. SCOTT BOWNB, JUC u4 -U drugs1- ft ift ft Stark Force Drop Com Planter Fuller Johnson Gang and Sulky Plows Surfhce and Riding Cultivators ft 1 1.