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1 y. FUEL LEASED WIRE TELEGRAPH REPORT BY THE INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE THE DMBY-JOmMB-GZ-ETTl first Uce skates were made by tying the bond of animals to the bottom of the feet. AND COMMERCIAL -STAR ixty-Second Year. No. 244 Entered as second class mail matter at Mattoon, Illinois MATTOON, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17, 1936 Published every afternoon except Sunday Price Sentr- I HOT W1L0CAL BUSINESS HAMILTON IS BEHIND Wally Is Said to Be "Blight" for City of Cannes THE SCENES TO RESIGN" mpr salary PLEASED EXPECTED TO IN Springfield, Dec.

17. (I llffIA intra AM If A WASHINGTON SIX YOUNG HEN ARE HELD FOR AUTOTHEFTS Said to Have Taken Cars Merely for Joyriding A public omciai nas a rig WITH TRADE Cannes, France, Dec. 17 (INS) i Miv. Wallis Simpson's' sojourn here, I which many thought would be a small bonanza for Cannes, turned KEEP HIS 10 WI5. HtAU 5AT5 resign at his own pleasu Illinois Supreme Court ha' O- jUn- day in affirming a Sang' ty circuit court dec) No "Important Oppo RAIL BUSINESS COMING BACK IN FULL FORCE 2 Companies Calling-Back to Work Many Furloughed Men That the railroad business-ispm- ing back with a bang is the firm belief of many Illinois Central and Big Four emplo3'es in Mattoon who recently have been called back to work after being furloughed since the start of the depression.

i. Both roads have been summoning men- back to their jobs slowly but sition" Against G. 0. P. Chairman BY RODNEY DUTCH ERa Washington, Dec.

17. Your correspondent covered the convention of the National Restaurant Association in Washington alter a fashion. The scheduled speech by John Ebersole on "New Ideas for the Restaurateur" sounded as if it might have possibilities. Mr. Ebersole had about completed a trailer trip on which into a veritable blight today.

Mayor Pierre Nouveau, it was learned, lias received several threatening letters from irate constituents because of his invitations to Mrs. Simpson to become an honorary citizen of the town and because, it is alleged, he spent taxpayers' money to send her flowers. On the other hand, the Cannes correspondent of the Eclaireur de Chicago, Dec. 17. (INS) Members lof the National Republican com- Imittee met here today to consider The affirmation to Eliz abeth McCarthy of ChiSS -ston, $270 which she claimed for services as shorthand reporter for Craig Van Meter of Mattoon, who resigned from the circuit bench in the 5th district.

Former Supreme Court Justice Frank K. Dunn of Charleston, representing Miss McCarthy, claimed that Van Meter, despite his resignation, was the incumbent judge until his successor had qualified, and that therefore Miss Mc December to Be Shown Best Month Since 1929 Boom Days With only six more days left for Christmas shopping, local merchants present a unanimous opinion that when their books are balanced after the hohdas the month of December will have provided the best business since the boom days of 1929, or perhaps before that time. Not only have residents of Mat-toon and the immediate vicinity Ithe proffered resignation of John iHamllton as national chairman. Dr. Glenn Frank Prepares for Battle With Regents Madison, Dec.

17. (INS) Dr. Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, girded himself today for a battle with the board Of regents seeking to oust him from the position he has held since 1925. "I have no intention of presenting my resignation." Dr. Frank declared, a declaration he also made to the regents yesterday.

The nationally famous educator said he would formally answer the charges of Harold M. Wilkie, chairman of the board and leader of the "The meeting is to consider plans Fred Pleasant, Junior Brown, I Donald Pcpperdlne. Dale Walker, Warren Wilcoxcn and Edwin Leslie, all living in it near Mattoon, have I been arrested by local authorities on state charges of stealing an automobile. Authorities state the young I men, with the exception of Pleasant, admit they committed a number i of automobile thefts to take joy-I rides. Pleasant, it was stated, was I implicated in the confessions of the the Ebersole family ate its way I Nice, received congratulatory letters around the country, picking up new for an editorial which, summed up.

ideas in other people's restaurants for- upbuilding the party, to map out a plan to wipe out the $900,000 deficit, and to decide whether I am to continue as chairman," Hamilton declared. steadily for several months, giving an early indication of a revival of says: "Let her go. and the sooner the better." With Mrs. Simpson, of course, playing an altogether innocent part in lie situation, hotels along the fashionable coisctte are complaining Mr. Ebersole himself being proprietor of a tea-room in New York state.

Mr. Ebersole, who tends toward resembling the Rev. Gerald L. K. Fish Leading Opposition.

Congressman Hamilton Fish of I New York, who is leading a move- Carthy was entitled to that sum for services after his resignation. The state constitution, the high court said, does not forbid resignations, and there is nothing to be done to prevent vacancies occurring in some instances and that public good and not the private motives of an individual should be considered, a flooded the stores with patronage, but a new line of customers has been noted by many of the store proprietors residents of towns and cities miles distant who have become conscious of the unusual offerings' of high class merchandise available here. Manv merchants Iment Jo replace Hamilton, will be given "an opportunity to address the committee, the latter said. Smith, told about the lady out in lllat Christmas reservations are at Des Moines who gives away a free the lowest point in years, movie ticket with every dollar din- i British visitors in particular are ncr and does a huge business. And boycotting the town, hich, up to about the restaurant in Minnesota rlow- thought it would profit by the which is built over, a trout stream.

I Publicity of Mrs. Simpson's visit. other young men. The young men were rounded up at various parts of the city Wednesday. Officers who participated in the roundup were Patrolmen Leonard Galey.

L. M. Armstrong, L. W. Boggs, Vernon Branson and D.

R. White, Merchant Policeman David Cain. Constable B. D. Cun- "If Mr.

Fish has no proxy," the business. But in the past few weeks the number of men called Back has increased rapidly, and busy days are at hand for all railroaders. On Big Four. The Big Four re-called somany furloughed men on the Illinoisai-vision that it recently exhausted its list of eligible men. The Immediate solution to the psoblem was to "borrow" men from other divisions where the business Increase has not been so great.

The Illinois Central has not been confronted with this O. P. chairman said, "I shall move unanimous consent that he be given the floor. Wc desire fullest Among those failing to make regents' bloc seeking his ouster, at the next meeting of the board, to be held some time after Christmas. Denies I.aFolIette Report.

Wilkie denied that Gov. Philip F. LaFollette was the moving force behind the ouster attempt, seeking to stem rumors that the Ion? smouldering feud was the result of Dr. Frank's alleged political ambitions. bookings were many old British cus- He told how he himself provided special chairs! bibs menus for ehilrlren mirl "tnniieri it off with I discussion." tomers who have been regular vis- and Deputy Sheriff E.

Y. There was little doubt among po- Shirley. small gift for each one who eats lt0IS to Cannes for years "NoVonly has the right to resign a public office long been recognized and accepted by common consent in this state, but it lias been fully recognized by statute and by opinions of this court," the tribunal's opinion said. It added with regard to Five automobile thef committed A Ilitlcal observers, however, that Hamilton's proffered resignation would be refused. Ralph E.

Wil weeks have during the past few been laid at the door of the six i problem jet, but alL it furloughed liams of Oregon, Sean of the com- his vegetables." He also provides a bowl of cheese and crackers free for -customers: This Mf. Eb- ersole only four-tenths of a cent per person, but makes him seem a i big-hearted fellow indeed. Miss McCarthy's salary that there START SEARCH FOR AIR LINER Wilkie charged Dr. Frank with mismanagement of university finances; with losing the confidence of those with whom he must deal: Iniltteemen, after conference with committee members, declared: young men, according to authorities. Among the automobiles they admitted taking, according to police, WaR one belonging to Henry Hor- can be no court reporter for a judge where there is no judge to need a reporter.

"It doesn't look as if there will tciutine of near Gavs, which they I be" any important opposition to lit. Hamilton." i Spills a Bombshell. There were other new ideas. but Siilt Ike Citv Utah report tourists stopping off in Mattoon to shop, one business man noting that on one day this week he shipped merchandise to Chicaen and Detroit (hat had been bought Dec. 17.

Hamilton offered his resignation the big one was revealed when Mr. i (ins Thwarted for 48 lours by men have" been called back to the service, and business is still climbing. Cause of Big Gains. t'r" What's causing the gains? First of all, railroad men say, the general advance of industry and agriculture and the best Christmas business in years have played important parts. More goods of all kinds are being bought and sold, and naturally, they say, there la more shipping.

Then there are the improvements in service which railroads have Ebersole finished his speech and (1pase fog and storms, searchers to- after a conference in Florida with Gov. Alfred M. Landon of Kansas, both men declaring they deemed it EDITH MAXWELL FOUND GUILTY later wrecked at Flora on their way home from a joyride to Shawnee-town. Other machines said by the polite to have been stolen by the boys, include those of John L. Denning of Mattoon, A.

J. Maton of Pana, the Kelly-Card'Aell Co. and the Loose-Wiies Biscuit Company of Decatur. announced that he had a new kind day Parted to comb the snow-of food for his audience to try. blanketed cliffs south of Salt Lake A boy brought a tray of canapes Clty the belief that they hold which had been prepared by the secret of the missing Los essential to have a showdown on the views of party leaders concerning criticism within the party since with, lacking primary qualities essential in an administrator; with failing to devote sufficient time and attention to university affairs; with permitting practices regarding expenditure of public money in relation to himself and his own household "that I consider questionable;" and wiyli being weak as an executive In attention to detail, understanding of Internal affairs of the university, contact with the staff, study of distribution of funds, in criticising requests and making recommendations.

Test Shows to 7. -Test votes yesterday, taken--m-technical questions. Indicated the (Continued on page seven.) Angeles-to-Salt Lake Western Air Express liner with seven nersons the election, in order that the work of might start wth a Clean slate. Explaining his action, Hamilton declared today: Pleasant waived Pleasant waived aboard I preliminary by tourists. Reason for New Business.

The reason for this new business, they say, is this: Mattoon stores not only have as fine a quality merchandise as stores in much larger cities, but the customer is assured the clerks will Rive lilm or her better personal service and attention. Such a feature, it is easy to "clicks'' immensely with the new-cottier. Every store owner reports his Christmas shopping business is A United Air Lines plane piloted hearinS Wednesday evening when made. Faster schedules, pick-up and MEMORIES OF CRASH TORTURE MOTORMAN delivery service and a well-trained arraigned before Judse Harry TT Statement of Hamilton. "In tendering my resignation I sales force to contact prospective Wise.

Dec. 17 (INS) Edith Maxwell. 22-year-old school teacher whose case has aroused nationwide attention, was today auain convicted by a mountaineer jury of the murder of her father. Trigg, and sentenced to 20 years' impris-bhrilenT. She was convicted of murder in the second degree.

by Frank Chrisman and carrying several officials of the company, took off from the Salt Airport at 9 a. m. felt that a national committee chairman ishosen aVth i suggestion or request of the presl- shippers, are a few of the contributing factors. The Illinois Central, for example, inaugurated about a month ago a Chicago to New Orleans merchandise trajn which runs on a faster schedule than passenger trains. Moving every night exceptWonday, the train riasT' Swank and as bound -over to await grand jury action.

He was released -under $500 bond. Brown, whom officers said, participated only in the theft of the Horten-stine car, turned over to Moultrie county authorities who took him to Sullivan for jirosecution. Tlie other four young men have not been arraigned, as yet, and are being held In jail. ahead of last ear. which was al dential candidate, and he cannot be said in the fullest sense to be the free choica of the committee.

My action gives the individual members Chicago. 'Dec, lZr-In afeep. and -even in waking hours the mind of -Van It. Grooms has been tortured 1 by memory of a rending crash and screams. He sat at the controls of the North Shore electric train which on Nov.

24 crashed into the rear wood- en car of a standing Loyola ex- press at Granville elevated sta- The airliner disappeared early Tuesday a short time before it was due to land at the Salt Lake airport. Expectations of finding the ill-fated ship any thing but twisted" wreckage, it.s occupants dead or maimed, dwindled as hours passed without any tangible clue to Its exact location and with no word reaching mountain settlements regents line up 8 to 7 against Dr. Frank. Students have threatened a classroom strike in the event Dr. Frank is ousted, while alumni groups throughout the country and nationally known educators have rallied to his cause.

The controversy has become a major political issue in the state. ofjthe committee an opportunity, to express themselves as to the management and conduct of trie "past Campaign. In this connection I feel It took only one hour and 37 minutes for the jury, composed of farmers, carpenters and clerks, to return, its verdict hi the case of the pretty mountaineers daughter, who went "out in the world" to be educated and. upon icturning to the hill country, rebelled against the age-old precept of the 'Lonesome Pine" country that a child must bow to every mandate of its parents. ready very good.

Some estimate their increases from 10 to 25 per cent. All report-the-customers are clamoring for merchandise of much higher quality than any time in recent years. Selling Expensive Goods. "We're having the biege business we've had in eight or 10 years," said a local jeuelei today. "Such expensive gifts as watches, silverware and leather goods have gone like hot Although we in- I Hon.

He knew that mine passengers covered the 130 miles between Champaign and Centralia In 2 hours, 10 minutes. Shippers say they like that "kind of service. "The Increased freight business passing through Mattoon Includes practically all the standard types of freight. Despite the moderate weather, even the coal hauling has It impossible for me to continue without an expression of NEW HEALING AGENT CURES ROOSEVELT JR. were killed and that many were in- which might have been near the jured, but until Tuesday, when he supx.sed crash.

walked into the room where the "You may say it is the general Congressman Fish has declared Boston, Dec. 17 Dr STRANGE CREATURE SOUGHT BY POSSE tha Republican party "cannot be liberalized" under Hamilton's leadership. Hamilton, Fish said, "has Gecrge Loring Tobey. who has ben held up remarkably well inquest was held to tell his own opinion of officials concerned that story, he did not know the extent the plane occupants have perished." of the tragedy. jsaid A.

E. Cahlan of Las Vegas, Then the list was read eleven spokesman for Western Air Express, dead, another dying. 40 of the 60 treating Franklin D. Roosevelt revealed today that the son of the The verdict of guilty at tlie first trial, when she was sentenced to 25 years in prison, was set aside by the higher court. rieaseo our stork greatly this year, we have run out of several lines SHOOTS FATHER WHO lost the confidence of the wage earners because of his attacks on Social security.

If the party is to injured, still in hospitals. Back in St. Francis Hospital In CHASED MOTHER Blbomlnirtrm Tl! it jmn survive, it must humanize and liberalize under men 'who represent, forward XT' TPW 'AA i LEGISLATIVE ACT IS RAD IN TAX CASE was president Had been cured of a streptococcus infection of the throat during his confinement in Massachusetts General Hospital here for a sinus infection. Not only nad the serious throat infection been conquered. Dr.

Tobey said, but the sinus trouble afflict MRS. PEARSON DIES FUNERAL FRIDAY Evanston yesterday. Grooms stunned by the appalling toll. I i i 1 Springfield. 111., Dec.

(INS) An opinion handed down by the Mrs. George J. Pearson of this city parsed away Wednesday after Supreme Court today held that th I hig the young' Harvard senior had CHRISTMAS PARTY IS PLANNED FOR POKE (Copyright, 1936, by I. N. Vienna, Dec.

17. Marie, queen HUGHES COLLECTS IN YEAR $44,625,256 Springfield, Dec. 17. (INS) been brought to a point where the legislature lacked jurisdiction to validate county tax levies 'for 1934 which were made after the county boards' September meetings. The Carlinville, 111., Dec.

17. (INS) An ape-like figure, reputedly seen slinking through the underbrush in the wild, sparsely settled area near Macoupin Station, muttering gut-terally as it ran. is being sougljt today by armed posses. The hunt started after Lenora Rhodes, 14. reported hearing the animal or man on several occasions during the last week.

The chort-lings of the figure, she said, always ended in a scream. Her parents discounted her stories for several days, but yesterday became alarmed when the girl said the figure became bolder, nearly emerging from weed patch. Terror stricken, the girl fled to the home of neighbors wiio started the search. Sheriff A. S.

Henry started quizzing residents of the area, finding one man who reported he had seen an ape-like figure crashing the underbrush. several times and had 10 re-order. It might seem unbelievable bu' Collections by the office of Secre- uiiwu ma ouu wmie pursuing Ma" wife whom he had chased into the street, Ben Andrews. 42, pipefitter, Is in a serious condition In a hospital here today. The son, Eugene Andrews, 20, has been freed on $2,500 bond pending a hearing.

Young Andrews said he seized his shotgun when he" heard his parents quarreling as they prepared for bed. He went into the hall Just as his-, father chased Mrs. Andrews outdoors. Hk father, he said, made a lunge at him and ha pulled the trigger. The charge from the gun ripped away part of An- drews' chin and wounded Kilm in the chest.

chief executive's son should be home for Cliristmas. Dr. Tobey revealed that the" fight against this infection had reached its peak more than a week ago. It had been brought completely under control today by a iscw healing treatment. mother of Rumania, whose own son once forsook a throne for love, 'planned to brighten the Duke of Windsor's Christmas by making him the center of a gay party that may reunite the ex-king and his youngest brother.

tary of State E. J. Hughes duruuj court order directed the Vermilion the bienntum closed Sept. 30, 1936. county court to eliminate 28-ceut totaled $44.

(125.256 43. the biennial ta" made against nine railroads leport issued today shows. During for 1934- The1 carriers objected, -to that period $44,403,440.73 was paid lllp -8-ccnt levy, but made n6 at-into the sttc treasury. I tatk 011 a 6-cent levy to pay cer- noon at the state hospital in Jacksonville, where she had been receiving treatment the past two years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Lantz Brothers chapel In Shelbyville.

Burial will be in the Shelbyville cemetery. Mrs. Pearson, as Gertrude Elizabeth Smith, was born in Shelbyville Feb. 17. 1871.

a member of one of the early families of Shelby county. She was reared to young womanhood there, and on Jan. 29, 1892, wai married to George J. Pearson. They lived at various times in Shelbyville and Hillsboro and came to Mattoon on Jan.

1, 1911. She had made Mattoon her home since that time. Surviving are her husband and a Expressing her full admiration for we've sold more diamond studded wrist watches this year than any-previous year in my recollection," "We expected a big business and what I mean we've had it, but' I believe it will be better still next week," said the proprietor of a local men's clothing store today. "We're drawing trade from a much wider area than any previous year I can remember, and they arc ail demanding the highest quality merchandise." Getting Trade From Tourists. "Our business is fine, thank you," (Continued on page seven.) RANTOUL MAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT The total Collected from sale ot tain bonds, automobiles, dealers' and chauf-! "The attempt of the legislature feurs' licenses lor the two years t0 validate the tax levies made by was 837,599.005.14.

Total costs of the i county boards after Dec. 1, 1934, secretary's orflce for the period is violative of section 10 of article were $1,976,702. SI. 9- of the constitution, as a legisla- I tive attempt to impose a tax for CLOSING OUT SALE Jonesville, Dec. 17.

-(INS) Howard Frazier of Rantoul, 111., was FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD FOR FATHER AND SON the Duke of Windsor's carriage and dignify In handling the extremely difficult situation, Marie wrote him a fetter, it was Jearned, inviting him to spend the Yule season at her daughter's- castle, Soimberg, near VJenna. Queen Mother Marie is also inviting the Duke of Kent, Edwaxd's and the duchess; Prince Paul, head of the Yugoslavian council and Princess Olaa the opinion instantly killed today when the car Friday and Saturday, 50 dresses Illinois HELD NOT corporative purposes. LIABLE FOR MONEY LOSS read. I reduced to 25 reduced to $3 I and $4. Isilk and linen blouses.

$1 he was driving left the road and hit a tree near here. John Spragne, 21, also of Rantoul, was seriously hurt and three other RANTOUL FARMERS PLANNING DRIVE ON FOXES Shelbyville, 111., Dec. 17. Funeral services were held yesterday for Felix D. Hcnnigh, 81, Shelbyville, and Howard Hennigh, 48, Marion, father and son.

The elder Hen to $1.98. Hosiery, 79c. SUlc lingerie, $1.10 to $1.89. 12-17 BRA-LAR SHOP. 1 1 1 passengers suffered minor injuries.

Frazier was believed to have fallen daughter, Mrs. Louise Dean, of Denver, Colo. Donna Dean of Denver, is a granddaughter. 4 i Rantqul, 111., Dec. 17.

Consider able loss has been experienced bis wife" and sUer of the Duchaw of KeYit. asleep at the wheel. The party was on its way to Pontiac to drive farmers, near here as the result -t- 1 Springfield, 111., Dec. 17. (INS) A decision of the state supreme court today reversed decisions of the Cook county circuit and the first district appellate courts in the case of the Aetna Insurance Company against the Illinois Central railroad for loss of $21,074 in currency.

The money was stolen between Christopher and Royal ton. The lower courts allowed judgment for the loss, but the high court held the railroad not liable. FARM YOUTH DIES OF GUN WOUNDS; SHOT BY NEIGHBOR back new cars. JAMES W. HAMET Ttvrrr- nr By Clement Clarke Moore MATTOON MAN, IS DEAD HORSES STRAYS A TEAM OF DISTANCE OF 20 MILES raids on barnyards by foxes.

A hunt will be staged by 500 farmers Saturday in an effort to rid the territory of the pests. An area of eight square miles will be covered. The hunters participating In the drive will carry only sticks and clubs. a of, (,0 O'C nigh was a retired Shelby county farmer and the son was a business man in Marlon. Felix Hennigh died in Shelbyville after a long illness, and his son was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Mattoon while enro.ute to Shelbyville to attend his father's funeral.

Urges Yuletide Minus Hazards From Fire Springfield, Dec. 17. (INS) A Yuletide free of the menace of fire hazards was urged today by State Fire Marshal Pana, 111., Dec. Brunner. 19, post-graduate student of Pana Township High School and son of Thomas Brunner, prominent farmer of Rosamond township, died yesterday afternoon from gunshot wounds inflicted by Edwin R'ehkemper, 19, neighbor youth.

Brunner was shot while riding horseback past the Rehkemper farm home three weeks ago. Young Rehkemper claimed the shooting was 17. Following ara the weather Indications for Illinois for thlftyalx hours ending at seven p. mL Friday: Probably snow or rain in south, possibly snow in beginning tonight DEBUHR FUNERAL AT BAPTIST CHURCH SATURDAY Shelbyville, Dec. 17.

Tobe Ruff, a farmer living west of Shelbyville on Route 16, took up a stray team that came to his place late Tuesday evening. He gave the horses feed and shelter overnight, leanilng Wednesday that they belonged to a farmer near Moweaqua. The horses had traveled almost 20 miles. L. N.

TRAIJIS IN HEAD-ON CRASH; THREE DEAD i Castlcberry, Dec. 17. (INS) Two engineers and'a fireman were instantly, killed today when two crack trains of the Louisyille and Nashville railroad collided head-on at a siding near here. Those killed were Leo J. Gorey north portion The funeral of Henry dcBuhr, who died Wednesday, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist church, with Rev.

James M. Lively, the pastor, and Rev. Kniker of Ohlman officiating. Burial will be in Dodge Grove Word was received' this morning of the death of James W. Hamel of Taylorville, an uncle of William Hamel of tills city.

Mr. Hamel, a farmer, was stricken with paralysis about 18 months ago and had been bedfast since. He was 62 years old. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church In Taylorville at 1 p'clock Friday afternoon. MORE GOOD MEAT Two more good meat animals from the herd of 600 on Henry Hortensteln's farim One.

of them had been picked for a 4-H club entry. They are being slaughtered today and put on display in our cooling rooms. "We invite the pub-lit! to see this excellent display of Christmas meats. HARRISBURG PACKING or Friday; somewhat colder In north-central portion tonight. CHRISTMAS MEATS 1081 DAYS-1 255 CARS and Phil S.

Grizzard, engineers, and Walter Barnes, negro, fireman. XXII That's our car sellihg record for LOCAL WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE (Temperature from 11 a. rri. Wed hesday to 11 a. m.

today.) OLDSMOBILE The three cattle from Jake Hor-tenstlne's farm were slaughtered today and added to our display of Christmas meats. We Invite the public to come out to our plant and see this unusual display of fine meats. They are Juicy and sweet and hard to beak 1 HARRISBURG PACKING. COMPANY 12-17 He Dos ciufcfcu end plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed li'icn saw i him, in spile of myself; i (Continued in Next Issue) ATTACKED BY BULL Bluffton, Dec, 17.

J. E. Baker. 67, farmer living of Bluffton, suffered two broken ribs and a' sprained back when attacked by a bull a few. days ago.

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36 .40 11 a. Sherman Coultas. Use of lighted candles on Christmas trees Is prohibited by state fire marshal law, Coultas pointed out, and those in charge of public celebrations should ban their use. Electric lighting outfits should be carefully inspected before they are used, he said, while cotton and other inflammables should not be used near lights. "Another thing," Coultas warned.

"Dispose of wrappings frjimrpicltages immediately after gifts have been opene'd." -v See for'yourself how good auto-mobiles, are really built. Now showing at the Olds show room, 1716 Charleston avenue. Phone 134. 12,17 C. 1934, 1935 and to date this year.

We simply could not fool 1,255 people into buying all those cars from us in that short time; it took value, extra good value, to sell them. See our classified ad 'today. 12-18 STIVERS dc GROBELNY CO. OWINGS DRUG CO. For Mrs.

Stover's fine candles, fresh Gale's and Horton's 11 p. Weather conditions at 11 -r- cloudy. Barometer reading at 11 a. 29.88. rose today at 7:19 and sets at 4:33.

Moon sets at 8:15 p. m. Minimum temjperaturi to-v ONLY MOPE 'SH6PPIMS-0AYS TIlLCrlfclSTMAS FOR THE GOLFER Bags, clubs, balls, call Mattoon Country Club, Bus Storm, Phone 117. 12-19 RENDEZVOUS Dance tonights orchestra, come. Lou.

HIGH-TOPPERS Goodyear welts, doubt A's and C's, $2.77. 12-1T CLASS BOOTERY. 1 If it is to be lovely hosiery, beautiful house slippers or smart, bags, be sure to see the stunning selection at Drake's Shoe Store. 12-17 chocolates, 25c lb: up. Hard candles.

Wei. 1-7U day, 33 at 3 a. m. Maximum tern-', perature yesterdayV 53 at 3 p. Prevailing wind today, northeast.

tiled centers, 19c 12-17 7.