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Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 10

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THE DAILY JOURNAL- GAZETTE AND COMMERCIAL-STAR. MATTOON, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1923 NEED CARS TO MOVE WHEAT. Washington, July 9. (INS) The grain car situation in Oklahoma, Kanens and other wheat growing states has been under close supervision since harvesting began and action already has been taken to increase the car supply for grain loading on the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads, the Interstate Commerce Commission today Informed Senator Brookhart, Republican, of Iowa. Brookhart, who is now in the middle west, wired the commission that he found a most critical and distressed wheat situation there.

Great quantities are already threshed, elevators are filled and much is piled on the ground. he said. BRICK MASONS START ON H. S. PHYSICAL UNIT Brickmasons have begun work on the walls of the physical unit of the High School building, starting on Western avenue side, at the east end of the south wing of the educational unit.

The work was started on Monday afternoon, but was stopped by rain. The footings for the walls of the northwest corner of the physical unit are yet to be poured. The excavations for the footings are virtually complete, Rapid progress is being made on the Interior of the educational unit. In the north end of the building much bf the woodwork finishing has been done. Great piles of hard wood flooring have been delivered to the building In readiness for laying.

MERRY MIXERS CLUB MEETS AT HOME OF MRS. RANKIN The Merry, Mixers 4-H Club met at the home of Mrs. George Rankin. The roll call was answered by each giving a recipe for a milk dish, which had been prepared since the last meeting. A report, "Fats and Oils in Cooking," was given by Miss Olive Vinsonhaler.

Miss Ida Didier, county home adviser, explained "How to Serve Tea." Misses Caroline and Mary Farvar gave reports on their club tour They also demonstrated, "How to Make Mayonnaise." During the business hour plans were made for the club picnic to be held the near future. Refreshments were then served by the hostesses. Those attending were Mrs. Rankin, Misses Ida Didier, Florence Meyer, Liltian Homann, Olive Vinsonhaler, Lorraine Homann, Irene Young, Freda Homann, Caroline Farrar, Mary Farand Mildred Bell. MARS.

S. A. VRADENBURG OF ARTHUR PASSES AWAY Arthur, July servIces for Mrs. Rose B. Vradenburg, wife of 8.

A. Vradenburg, president of the First National Bank of Arthur, who died in her home in this city July 5, were held in the Methodist church Sunafternoon. The sermon was by Rev. F. E.

NeuMeyer, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. W. B. Hopper of the Christian church. Burial was in the Arthur cemetery.

Mrs. Vradenburg, 2.8 Rose B. Vickers, fras born July 19, 1856, In Harpers' Ferry, Va. The family moved to Illihols when she was a smail child. On June 14, 1885, she was united in marriage to 8.

A. Vradenburg. to which union one daughter. Mrs. Vesta McDonald, was born.

Mr. and Mrs. VradUnburg came to Arthur in 1888 and Nave resided here since that LAFAYETTE SEWING CLUB MEETS AT DOWNEY HOME Special to The Journal- Gazette. "Loxa, July 9. The" Jolly Lafayette 4-H Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs.

Thomas Downey. The time was Spent in cutting out and sewing on dresses. The recreation period was spent in singing songs and in giving club yells. Miss Pauline James gave talk on "Care of Clothing." The members present were Misses June Stone, Elva Frost, Frances Grant. Pauline James, Margaret Doty, Helen Smith, Mary Ella Downey, Reta Ashbrook, Lulu Johnston, Thelma Jean Hedges, Maxine Johnston, Katherine Hamilton, Dorothy Hess and Alice McMullen.

The leaders present were Mrs. Earl Bond. Mrs. Thomas Downey and Miss Kathleen McMullen. CHARLESTON MAN IS ASKING FOR DIVORCE Special to The Journal.

Gazette. Charleston, July 9. Riley Limes, a hostler at the Nickel Plate khops, filed a bill for divorce, in the Charleston city court Monday against his wife, Mrs. May Limes, alleging desertion. They were married March 12.

1809, and separated December 26, 1926. at Foosland, in Champaign county. IN MINNESOTA CAMP. Uran Jr. has gone to Camp Kooch-1-Ching, in northern Minnesota hear the Canadian border, for a twc months' stay.

Ben was accompanied to Chicago, where twenty counselors and seventy-five boys boarded a special train for the camp, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Uran, and his sister, Susan. DR. JOHN ARTIS, FOOT SPECIALIST removed.

Chicago, July -Countess 7-9 Katherine K. Bonello, daughter of George Lytton, founder of one of the largest department' stores here, filed suit for divorce this afternoon against Count James H. Bonello of Italy, chargmust being extreme and repeated cruelty, The the July countess was married in New York In 7-10 January, 1926. Heads Elks Society? CAMP ON EMBARRAS A party composed of Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. Funkhouser and son Junior, Miss Lucile Parker, Charles Farmer, Foster Lockhart and Leo Lockhart camped. the week-end in a cabin at Hall's over ford on the Embarras river, southeast of Charleston. -000 AT HALL'S FORDMr, and Mrs.

R. V. Halsey and famand Miss Gladys Pritchett of this city, Mrs. O. A.

Stanfield ily and family of Arcola, Mrs. Rilla Lanman and John Hutts of Charleston were week- end campers at Hall's ford on the 1 Embarras river, southeast of Charleston. FOR MR. AND MRS. SEXSONMr.

and Mrs. Clark Sexson and family of Decatur, formerly of Mattoon, were entertained by a number of their old friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker, 2508 Champaign avenue, this city, Sunday. Each family brought a well filled basket and at the noon hour a combination dinner was served.

The remainder of the day was spent in visiting and in having a general good time. There were about twentyfive present. BIRTHDAY PARTY- Neighbors of Mrs. Susan Creviston, 1504 Marshall avenue, tendered her a surprise birthday party on Monday evening, the house being decorated with garden flowers. There was a birthday cake with candles, the lights of which were blown out by the children.

Games were played. Ice cream and cake were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Myers, Mr.

and Mrs. Dewey Woolen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frisble, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Harley E. Presnell, Mrs. R.

D. Miller, Misses Virginia Woolen, Viola Frisbie, Mary Esther Frisbie, Emma Creviston and Idella Creviston; Billy Bob Presnell, Kenneth Myers and John Miller. -000- FOR MISS TOLLIVEROn Monday evening Miss Harriett Baker entertained a few friends at a theater party and kitchen shower in honor of Miss Helen Tolliver, a bride-to-be. After the show the guests assembled at the Baker home, 1404 Wabash avenue, where Miss Tolliver was presented with a large array of useful gifts for her kitchen. The packages had been arranged in the center of a table, which was prettily decorated and lighted with tall tapers.

Various diversions were enjoyed, followed by refreshments. Those in the party were Miss Tolliver, Mrs. John Gibler, Mrs. Bud P. Nunamaker, Misses Pearl Sullan, Florence McCoskey, Harriett Gruver, Marguerite Ward, Melba Basham and Miss Baker.

MISCELLANEOUS SHOWERMrs. L. H. Brady, 3317 Champaign avenue, gave a miscellaneous shower on Monday evening in compliment to Mrs. William H.

Reed, who, before her marriage recently, was Miss Freda Dallas. The guests spent the evening playing bunco after which Mrs. Brady served and the gifts, which consisted of a nice array of articles for the bride's new home, were presented to her. The guests were Mrs. Reed, Mrs.

C. S. Haskell, Mrs. R. G.

Rutledge, Mrs. Ray McKenzie, Mrs. J. O. Stevens, Mrs.

Ed Spencer, Mrs. Vernon Fuller, Mrs. E. W. Brady, Mrs.

Rex McCaskey, Mrs. Henry Bell, Mrs. W. E. Dallas, Mrs.

J. A. Reed, Misses Dorothy Moran, Ruth Peterson, Marie Moran, Elsie Knollenberg and Delia Dallas. 000- SEVEN YEARS OLD- Mrs. George Bowling entertained a number of children at her home, 1508 Moultrie avenue, on Monday afternoon in honor of the seventh birthday anniversary of her deughter, Helen.

After spending some time with games and other pastimes, the guests repaired to the dining room, where refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The anniversary cake, lighted with seven candles, was the centerpiece for the table. Favors of "Baby Ruth" candy were given to the guests. Helen was the recipient of a number of pretty and useful gifts as tokens of remembrance. Those present were Helen Bowling.

Reba Miller, Martha Jane Platt, Betty June Stifle, Mildred Miller, Fontaine Cox, Mary Jane Boyle, Elma Ruth Bowling. Bernice Strohl and George Bowling Jr. BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY DINNER IN JANESVILLE Special to The Journal- Gazette. Janesville, July Sunday a number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Matt Snodgrass in Janesville to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of Mr. Snodgrass and his twin sister. Mrs. Sarah Love. A one o'clock dinner was served, after which visiting and games were enjoyed.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Matt Snodgrass and children, Billy Harold Eugene, Mrs. Sarah Love and children, Clara and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Snodgrass and children, Thelma, Freddie, Marjorie and Madge, Mrs. Annie Lacy and children, Genevieve, Buddy and Roger Clark, Mrs. Maggie Snodgrass and grandchildren, Lowell, Mary Lou and Harry, Alvin Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whicker, Mrs.

Lee Snodgrass of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Cravens and children, Billy George and Audrey Mae; Those calling in the afternoon were Alva Phipps, Raymond Snodgrass, Clyde Snodgrass and Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Clark. CHICAGO GIRL TO SUE COUNT FOR DIVORCE Seek to Stifle Midnight Howls After having their sleep disturbed for about four nights by a pack of howling dogs, the residents of Lumpkin Heights today believed that the staccato barking has been permanently halted. Sunday night, along about midnight, the dogs started the disconcerting noise for the fourth consecutive evening, and William B. Hamel, of 216 Wabash avenue, and Virgil Elvedge, of 220 Wabash avenue," "took matters into their own hands.

Arming themselves with 20 gauge shotgun and an automatic revolver, the Messrs. Hamel and Elvedge wandered afield in their "p-I's" to make a valiant effort to protect their slumbers from the untoward interruptions. The two men met the pack of dogs, estimated as about twenty strong, at the corner of Third and Wabash avenue and opened fire. Although no casualties were reported, the twenty canines tucked their respective tails between their legs and fled westward under 8 full head of steam." Residents of the Heights report resting very well after recovering from the shock when the troops sent a salvo into the enemy camp and brought about ninety per cent of the residents jumping out to.see it gangland guns were barking in that peaceful residential section. ANOTHER OPERATION MAY BE NECESSARY FOR KING London, July -King George may have to undergo another minor operation as the result of the unhealed abscessed sinus in the right side of his chest, it was reported this afternoon.

However, he had a comfortable night. News that the king's health is not entirely satisfactory caused a nationwide surprise in view of the thanksgiving service held Westminster Abbey on Sunday to render gratitude for the monarch's recovery from his long and dangerous illness of last winter. FORMER WINDSOR MAN GIVEN NEW TERRITORY Windsor, July and Mrs. Dean Moberly and son arrived Friday evening from Augusta, where they have lived for the past four yearsoDuring that time he traveled the ten southeastern states selling automobile accessories. He is now changing firms and location.

His new territory comprises the ten northeastern states. They will 'live either in Baltimore or Philadelphia Mr. Moberly is a former Windsor man. LEGION AUXILIARY MAY BE MOVED TO SPRINGFIELD Springfield, July removal of state headquarters of the American Legion auxiliary to this city will be debated this afternoon at a meeting of the central council of the auxiliary. Final decision on the plan will be reached at the state convention to be held in Rock Island.

Auxiliary representatives from many central Illlnois cities attended today's session. TAKEN TO PRISON. Special to The Journal. Gazette. Charleston, July accordance with the sentence imposed by Judge Lane in the county court, Virgil Archer and Virgil Poulter, who entered pleas of guilty to entering the Fred Swango store some days ago, were taken respectively, to the state reformatory at Pontiac and to the St.

Charles state school for boys. Each defendant was given one year imprisonment. ROMANCE FLOUNDERS. July --Another December- wedding had floundered here today with the serving of divorce papers on Mrs. Hazel Bennett Chace, young and pretty wife of Dr.

Frank Wilbur Chace, nationally known musician and for several years director of the University of Colorado music college. COUPE IS STOLEN. A light coupe type automobile belonging to Henry Hutchinson, 2720 Cedar avenue, WAS stolen from its parking place in North Twenty-second street Monday afternoon, according to 0 police report. Mr. Hutchinson bought the car last Saturday.

Births To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hamby, 2512 Moultrie avenue, a daughter, Shirley Delores. To Mr. and Mrs.

R. C. Sullan, 2221 Western avenue, this city, at the Macon County Hospital in Decatur, a son, Thomas Lee. HOSPITAL NOTES. Lawrence Walters, express company employe, who fell down the elevator shaft at the Illinots Central, passenger station, breaking one wrist and his pelvic bone, was "fairly comfortable" Monday night.

The pelvic bone 18 fractured in two places and the inJury will keep him bedfast for many weeks. C. E. Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs.

J. K. Kirk of this city, had an X-ray examination of the first finger of the right hand this morning to ascertain if a bone had been boken, CLEARANCE SALE At greatly, reduced prices, Orthophonic Victor Victrolas, pianos and small instruments. LENHART'S MUSIO AND GIFT SHOP Northeast Corner 10th and Broadway, SMART MOTHER CAT SAVES THREE KITTENS IN FLOOD Champaign, Ill, July Anyone of you gentle readers who de not believe that a cat has nine lives. or the opinion that the feline tribe thinks.

cast your optics on this one. The A. W. Slater family here proudly possessed a pet kitty, never named, who made her home in coal bin in the Slater basement. About six weeks ago the tabby became a mother, and around that event hangs this narrative.

Last week hard rains visited this section and one morning the Slater family glanced into the basement to see the floor covered with a foot and a half of flood water. The Slaters, all but one little girl, sadly turned their heads and steps upward, thinking that all was lost- the cat and her three kittens. But the little girl who had hung behind had seen a strange sight floating over in one corner the cat and her family perched high and dry upon a loose board which the mother cat had turned into an improvised ark. PLANE NEARS NEW RECORD Culver City, July One hour remained at 12:30:29 p. m.

today for the Buhl plane "Angeleno" to equal the world's refueling endurance record. The trim cabin craft was sail-ing along smoothly at that time, its motor functioning perfectly and its newly-devised oiling system for rocker arms having demonstrated its practicability. At 2:30:29 p. if the' flyers are still in the air, they will have established a new duration mark. SPRINGFIELD COPPERS WILL USE NEW RADIO BROADCASTER Springfield, July of criminals here is to be aided by establishment of a low wave length broadcasting station at police, headquarters, if plans of city officials are carried out.

Application for authority to set up such a system is to be asked of federal authorities within a few days. Similar systems in use in other cities have formed the basis of investigation carried on by local authorities prior to launching their plan. MRS. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT WHITNEY MAY SEEK DIVORCE Reno. July Speculation was rife in Reno's divorce colony today after it became known that Mrs.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney was in the Nevada divorce capital. It was learned that Mrs. Whitney was registered at the Riverside Hotel here, but no information was forthcoming concerning the purpose of her visit, although rumors have been current here that she intended establishing 8 Nevada residence with a view to obtaining a divorce. SHELBYVILLE PASTOR GOES TO QUINCY CHURCH Shelbyville, July Daniel Sands, who has been acting pastor of Shelbyville Unitarian church for the past year, has accepted a call to the Unitarian church at Quincy and will enter upon his work September 1. During his pastorate here a new roof has been put upon the church, new members have been received into the church, the attendance has improved and services are now held every Sunday instead of twice a month.

MAN BEATEN TO DEATH AND LEFT BY WAYSIDE Danville, July body of Joe Shanousky, forty, of Westville was found in A patch of weeds along the principal street in Westville yesterday. He had been beaten to death with a blunt instrument. Tracks in the weeds showed a struggle had taken place. No clue to the murder has been found by authorities. FLYNN ARRESTED.

Special to The Journal- Gazette. Charleston, July Flynn, who on Sunday, it is alleged, stole a half -gallon of paregoric from the office of Dr. C. H. Harwood, was arrested in Mattoon today by deputy sheriffs.

He is scheduled to be arraigned before Judge Laughlin in police court here late this afternoon. FATHER OF SIX SUICIDES. Olney, July Bennett, thirty-five, father of six children, committed suicide by shooting himself with 8 revolver, was the verdict of coroner's jury here after Bennett's body had been found near his home, six miles south of Sumner. PLANE RUMOR STARTS SEARCH. Heber City, Utah, July -An extensive sheriff's search was under way today following a report that a wrecked airplane was "seen in the mountains, twenty-four miles east of Park City, Utah, with the pilot and a passenger dead.

OIL STOVE CAUSES FIRE. Only slight damage was done to the home of C. E. Burcham, 2413 Richmond avenue, by a fire that started from an oil stove Monday afternoon. What I Saw This afternoon I saw a large sedan, bearing British Columbia license plates, parked on Broadway.

The chautfeur in charge of the car said it had been I bought in Japan. J. A. J. Personal Phone 250 for coal.

Pretter-Elliott, Miss Lucille Batman visited relatives in Sullivan Sunday. Phone 2800 for Crystal Ice. 3-16t Mrs. Clyde Reel of Strasburg was shopper in the city Monday. Bright Bros.

July Clearance sale starts tomorrow. 7-9 Miss Agnes Roedl is spending a few days with friends in Decatur. C. B. Leavitte has returned from few days' business trip to Chicago.

Have you seen the special tables at Brown's? 7-9 Mrs. C. O. Solon of Windsor was in the city Monday on a. business mission.

Bright Bros. July Clearance sale starts tomorrow. 7-9 Robert Forsyth is spending this week with relatives and friends in Shelbyville. Richard Balmer and Edward Kenney have gone to Chicago for a week's visit. See Brown's Shoe Shoppe specials.

7-9 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stump have returned from a few days' visit in Chicago. Mrs. Paul M.

Hardinger and children are spending a week with relatives in Chicago. Percy Martin of Decatur is visiting at the home of -Mr. and Mrs. G. P.

Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Bowell of were business callers in the city Saturday, Just received new shipment of white stitched hats on sale at $1.95 at Cokendolpher's. 7-9 Miss Henrietta M.

Ruhsenberger of Indianapolis is a guest of Mrs. Walter W. Miller. Mr. and G.

W. Buell and son Paul have returned from a few days' visit in Decatur. Bright Bros', July Clearance sale starts tomorrow. 7-9 Mrs. A.

E. Storm visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Storm in Shelbyville Sunday. Dale Hervey of Chicago is a for a week of his mother, Mrs.

C. H. Hervey, and family. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry 8. Newgent and family visited Mr. and Mrs. B. Z.

Redman in Paris Sunday. See the bargains at Brown's Shoe Shoppe. 7-9 Miss Helen Littleton has arrived home from a two weeks' stay with relatives in Hamilton, O. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas A. Shull spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Miss Helen Johnson, in Windsor. Miss Edna Gannaway is taking a two weeks' vacation from her duties at the National Bank of Mattoon. Miss Sareta Brown has returned from a few days' visit with Miss Mary Elizabeth Hills in Chicago. Mr.

and Mrs. C. Clark, Miss Olive Clark and Kenneth Roberts visited relatives in LeRoy Sunday. Just received a new -shipment of white stitched hats on sale at $1.95 at Cokendolpher's. 7-9 Mr.

and Mrs. J. Ellis Mann and son of St. Louis are guests of Mrs. Mann's mother, Mrs.

Zelma Talley. Miss Lillian Freedman of Crawfordsville, is spending week with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmelkin. Mr.

and Mrs. Caryl Yantis were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chrisman and family in Shelbyville. Mrs.

E. R. Cook has resumed her duties at the Bower Schulhoff Co. store after a two weeks' vacation. Place your order Thursday for half size dresses at Miss Lewis' Ready to Wear Sawin Jones Co.

7-10 Miss Catherine Mallory has gone to the Girls' Scout camp at Twin Lakes 'Park, near Paris, for a week's outing. Mr. and Mrs. C. E.

Fisher of Chicago arrived Sunday for a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilkinson have returned from Chicago, where they visited their son, Farley J. Wilkinson.

Miss Frances Duvall of Tuscola and Frank Wazadlo of Paris were guests on Saturday evening of Mrs. Evelyn Miller. Paul Reed has returned to his home in Detroit after spending several days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rede.

Music lovers can always find the latest sheet music at Lenhart's Music and Gift Shop. Come in and hear it. 7-8 Mr. and Mrs. E.

S. Fisher and guests, Mr. and Mas. N. 8.

Hopkins, of Granite City have returned from a visit in Chicago. Hard to fit? If so see the exhibit of half dresses for later delivery. Mins Lewis' Ready to Wear Sawin-Jones Co. 7-10 Arthur Jones has returned to his home 'in Chicago after spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs.

E. 8. Gossett and family, Mrs. R. H.

Paddock and little daughter Virginia of Evanston are visiting Mrs. Paddock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. N.

Henley. Special display Thursday of half size dresses for later delivery. Miss Lewis' Ready to Wear Sawin-Jones Co. 7-10 Miss Nelle Brehmer has returned home after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. Brehmer, Strasburg. Mr. and Mrs. Elme Shull and famfly have departed by automobile for week's trip to Detroit', and other points in the north.

Mrs. Margaret Salladay and Miss Jessie Mae Byers of Moose Lake, have arrived for visit with Mr. and Mrs. Part Evans. Mr.

and Mrs. A. 'V. Bornetti have returned to their home in Detroit after week's stay with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. R. Pedigo. Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Coons and Otis Coons of Los Angeles are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Coons and Mrs. Allie Wood. Mr.

and Mrs. R. W. Thompson of Indianapolis are guests for several days of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Walter T. Fisher. Mt. and Mrs. Thaddeus Rude have P.O DEPT.

HAS HUGE DEFICIT Washington, July (INS) -A posta. deficit more serious than had hitherto been calculated confronted the administration today and brought Prest-, dent Hoover and his advisers squarely up against the question of increasing rates or decreasing service. It was shown for the first time that the post office operated at a loss of $95,000,000 for the fiscal year just ended on June 30. This is exclusive of the $42,000,000 which is due the railroads for back pay, and which would bring the total "red ink' figures for 1929 to $137,000,000. gone to Litchfield for a week's visit with the former's brother-in-law and sisten, Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Edwards. Mrs. C. A.

Jones and Miss Esther Williams have arrived home from week's visit with friends in Canton, Springfield and Virginia, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Carnright of Maywood are visiting Mrs.

Carnright's parents. Mr. and Fred A. Snyder, and with relatives in Ashmore. Miss Edna Arthur, Miss Lorene Homann, Raymond Ball and Zethie Arthur were Sunday visitors in Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Anderson have returned to their home in Chicago after a visit days with Mrs.

Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schilling. Mrs. W.

A. Carpenter of Champaign was a week-end guest of her mother, Mrs. Georgia Shane. While here she attended the funeral of Miss Georgia McCloskey. Mrs.

Peter Meyer and daughter Mildred and son Harry and grandson, Paul Meyer, of Alton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeBuhr. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs.

De'Buhr and guests visited Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Ellis in Neoga, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Armstrong and children of Granite, City spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. L. E.

Linthicum Mr. and Mrs. Grant Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs.

Ben Kunkler and daughter, Miss Anna, and Harold Hummel of Springfield were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Littleton and family. Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Gosnell and family of Newton were Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lofgren and Mrs. Bertha Clark. Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Ely have arrived home from a week's visit with their son and daughter-in-law, 1 Mr. and Mrs. Loren J. Ely, in Peoria and with relatives in Keokuk, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keal, Miss Mary Emma Keal and Harry Keal Jr. of Arcola and Miss 1 Pauline Keal of Indianapolis were Sunday guests 'of Mr. and Mrs.

G. C. Batcheldor. Mr. and Mrs.

John Boyle and children, John, Jean and Bobby, have departed for their home in Washington, D. after a month's stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Boyle Sr. Mr.

and Mrs. A. W. Noll and Mr. and Mrs.

R. W. Noll have arrived home from a two weeks' trip through the east, visiting in Akron, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, points in Pennsylvania and other places of interest. Misses Kathleen McMullen and Maxine Michael of this city, Miss Freda Wightman of Arcola, Miss Lou Adah McMullen and Miss Goldie' Checkadong of Terre Haute departed Monday on a tour of the eastern states. They will visit Gettysburg, Washington, Mt.

Vernon, Philadelphia, New York, Niagara Falls and other points of interest. They will return home by the way of Canada, visiting points' in Michigan and in Chicago. J-G Want Ads Act Now TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. ATTENTION Modern Woodmen, see me at Frisbey's Wednesday, July 10, without fall and avoid suspension. J.

A. Brown, clerk. x7-10 FOR SALE Coffee colored reed stroller; in good condition; price call at 3208 Richmond Ave. 7-10 FOR SALE One all' modern bungalow; built-in features; garage; concrete driveway. Phone 2185.

7-12 FLY CHASER -We have Dr. Hess fly chaser; soon pays for itself in the difference in milking; ask some satisfied customers. Sold at deBuhr's Seed Store. Phone 2050. 7-15 WANTED- -Saleswomen experienced in selling dry goods and notions; reply to Box 125, in care of Journal zette.

7-11 FOR RENT- -Three room and kitchenette apartment; downstairs; strictly modern; nicely furnished. Phone 1750. 708 Broadway. 7-9 WANTED -Married man with car to distribute 100 samples per week for the Fuller Brush Co. Steady position, good pay.

References required. Write Mr. G. Goodman, 113 7th Charleston, Ill. 7-11 FOR RENT- One room and kitchenette, furnished, all modern, on first floor, at 2300 Western Ave.

Inquire at 2313 Western Ave. 7-15 FOR SALE Chevrolet truck in good condition. Inquire at 1613 De Witt after 6 o'clock. PASTURE For rent, with running water; call phono County 8065. x7-12 FOR RENT- Three room and kitchenette apartment; downstairs; strictly modern; nicely furnished.

Phone 1750 708 Broadway. 7-10 SALES MANAGER- With some experience in selling electric appliances; local work with good opportunity to make money. See C. Green at U. S.

Grant Hotel this evening. 7-10 FOR RENT- Two houses, one five rooms and the other seven rooms, partially modern, cheap rent. Inquire 1112 Richmond Ave. 7-10 SUIT SALE With extra pant tree: saves $8 on $25 suit: $10 on $30 suit: $11 on $35 suit: $12.50 on $40 suit; $15 on $50 suit. Well worth while at McVay's Fine Tailoring, x7-9 FOR SALE Six room house, completely modern, five blocks from business district.

See Ross Chism, 2020 Prairie Ave. HAY BALE TIES We have a car load of the soft annealed wire. quality the best. Mattoon Buick sales. Flapper Fanny Says: Los Angeles, July (INS)- Col.

Walter Pemberton Andrews of Atlanta, today was elected grand exalted ruler of' the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in annual convention here. He succeeds Murray Hulbert of New York City. Atlantic City, N. was expected to be selected as the 1930 convention city. GOOD WEATHER IN FLYERS' PATH New York, July -Encouraging weather reports from ships at sea and European weather observatories gave every assurance and hope late today that the Rome bound Pathfinder may be well in sight of her goal.

Dr. James Kimball, meteorologist and expert on flying weather, received a report from the S. S. West Caddos, radioed directly in the course of Pathfinder, which indicated that the Rome bound plane, piloted by Roger Williams and navigated by Lewis A. Yancey, had had good weather throughout the night.

Rome, July the trans-Atlantic plane Pathfinder, Rome bound from Old Orchard, Maine, is not due until tomorrow morning, powerful beacon lights will blaze all night long from every landing field round the Eternal City. Orders to keep the fields lighted up throughout the night were issued this evening by the air ministry. Paris, -July )-All France, whose own intrepid flying sons so recently successfully braved the perils of trans-Atlantic flying, walted hopefully but without result today for radio news of the progress of the American Old Orchard to Rome flyers. Although the wireless stations at Bayonne, Bordeaux and Le Bourget stood. by all day hoping, for some report of Roger Q.

Williams and Captain Lewis Yancey, at seven p. (two p. m. eastern daylight saving time) they had been unable to glean any reports. DRY OFFICERS DEFENDED BY GENERAL McDROWAN Omaha, July -General McDrowan, in charge of prohibition agents in Omaha, this afternoon defended two agents who stopped Harry B.

Zimman, wealthy store owner, as he was carrying a gallon of liquor to a sick friend, and attacked him when he resisted arrest. Zimman said he would prefer charges of assault and battery against the agents. McDrowan retaliated by stating if such charges were filed, he would prefer additional charges of resisting arrest against the store owner who exhibited two black eyes which he said were caused by the agents. RUMANIAN MAILED FIST SHATTERS REVOLT IDEA Vienna, July mailed fist of the Roumanian government struck out today to shatter every vestige of the military revolt that apparently aimed at the return of former Crown Prince Carol to his native land. The regency, according to advices from Bucharest, has given the Maniu cabinet a free hand in stamping out the military plot against the government.

Troops have been stationed at strategic The frontlers are under careful scrutiny. The drastice precautions of the government have prevented any outbreaks. STATE HIGHWAY REPAIR MAN MEETS INJURY Special to The Journal- Gazette. Charleston, July 9, Albert Keigley, a state highway man assigned to work on Route 16 out of Ashmore, was knocked off the slab near Ashmore on Monday by an automobile from Dudley, while he was engaged in repairing a bad spot in the pavement. He sustained bad bruises about the body, also serious lacerations of one shoulder and side.

DECREE FOR PARTITION. Mrs. James Wiggins, of 1700 Walnut avenue, this city, today in the circult court at Effingham through her attorney, F. N. Henley, obtained a decree for partition against her sister, Mrs.

Blanche Mason. A decree for sale of the real estate involved, consisting of two houses and lots in Effingham, will probably be issued on Wednesday, there being no way to divide the property equitably. The property is valued at about $6,000. FRUIT'S TANG. When serving a chilled fruit cocktail to begin a meal, do not, sweeten as if for dessert but, rather, add a of mint or lime to give it an appetizing tang.

WASHING EYES. Never rub an eye that has something in it. Wash it in boracic acid solution, with an eye cup. The foreign substance is likely to float out. NEA Worry is what you can sometimes read between the lines on anyone's face.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. REGULAR meeting American Legion Auxiliary, Tuesday. July 9, 7:30 p. City Building. x7-9 NOTICE O.

-Regular meeting Tuesday night, July 9. 1929. Be sure to come. Initiation. Theodore Rathe, Exalted Rul- er.

x7-9 FOR SALE CHEAP- Pedigreed police dog, years old. Will sacrifice for quick sale. Phone 2870. 904 Wabash x7-10 FOR RENT- Three furnished rooms, partly modern, with garage. Phone 2201.

7-10 FOR RENT- -Clean, furnished light housekeeping rooms; modern: private entrance; garage if wanted: 1117 Wabash Ave. 7-10 FOR SALE Save commission. Buy home on pavement in south part of city, Lights and sewer, $2300. Small down payment to right party. Write in care of Journal-Gazette.

x7-15 FOR RENT- Two rooms furnished for light housekeeping on first floor, in modern home. Also two rooms, furnished, on second floor. G. J. Hartley, 200 N.

22nd St. Phone 330. x7-10 FOR SALE -Ford touring car, runs good; $10. Call at 1320 Shelby Ave. 7-10 WANTED -Housework by experienced girl.

Phone 1852. 7-10 FOR RENT-Downstairs room with kitchen privileges. Inquire 1012 Broadway. Call' phone 2735. 7-10 LOST- -Brown leather bill fold, near U.

S. Grant hotel containing some receipts and kodak pictures; finder please call phone 3345. 7-10 SALESMAN-We need a salesman in our appliance department; electrical experience not necessary as we will give Robison you a thorough Co. training. Apply Electric D.

W. EWING INSURANCE Agency, writes fire, lightning, tornado, windstorm and hail, in all its forms, on farm and city property. Also writer deeds, contracts, makes acknowledge ments. Office room 27, over J. 0.1 Penney Store.

Phone 988.. 7-10 FOR RENT- Three rooms furnished for light housekeeping, modern except heat; also garage, three blocks from shoe factory, At 1620 Moultrie Ave. Phone 3517. 7-10 FOR RENT-Four room newly furnished, all modern apartment; 418 S. 15th St.

Phone 2518. 7-12 FOR SALE Model Ford touring car; at a bargain; kitchen cabinet base; bookcase; two men's suits with extra pants, two overcoats, all size 39. Call at 901 Wabash Ave. Phone 1256. 7-10 FOR RENT--Furnished two room apartment at 404 N.

21st St. Phone 1197. 7-12 POSTPONEMENT- Olithia Council ice cream supper at Allison-Cunningham park postponed indefinitely. x7-9 FOR RENT--Nicely furnished sleeping room. Continuous hot water in bath room.

Close to business center. Also garage. 1605 Wabash, phone 281. 7-10 BURGLARS, BURGLARS They are in town. Protect your valuables with one of our residence burglar policies and sleep sound.

For all kinds of insurance, see H. R. Checkley, phone 247 now. x7-12 FOR RENT- Strictly modern 7-room house in A-1 condition; fine location. Inquire 2600 Pine or call phone 1599.

x7-9 FOR RENT- Two room modern, furnished apartment with plenty of shade, two porches, garage, to young or middie aged couple; phone 1858. x7-9 FOR SALE- Walnut dining room suite, walnut bed room suite, davenport, 11- brary table and breakfast set. This furniture is as good as new, priced cheap. Must be sold by July 12, owner leaving town. Call at 1421 Shelby Ave.

B. A. Stifle. x7-9 PARTICULAR HOME BUYERS- AIL modern home 3108 Prairie six rooms, hot water heat, property in A-1 condition, $6,500. Beautiful bungalow 3117 Prairie.

five rooms and bath, hot air heat, all oak floors and trim, one of the best small homes in the city, $6,000, terms. H. R. Oheckley. x7-9 FOR RENT- Five rooms, all modern, 1113 Lafayette, lease $35.

Five rooms all modern 3121 Richmond, $35. Seven rooms 1404 Lafayette, $37.50. And others. H. R.

Checkley. x7-9 FOR SALE Eight foot binder, at a. bargain, has cut only 40 acres; one Dodge-Graham 2-ton truck, in good condition. A. C.

Mohlenhoff, 2020 Prairie Ave. x7-9 MRS. MARY. THOMPSON-Phrenologist. Call on her at 1917.

Western Ave. She will tell you how to be successful and what you are adapted for. Don't fall to come and see her. ICE CREAM SOCIAL On Baptist church lawn. (By Willing Workers, Thursday evening, July 11.

Home made cake. 10c and 15c. FOR RENT- Fine furnished apart ment. Every convenience with Janitor service. Large porches and yard.

Call 85 day, 336 evenings. x7-13 FOR RENT- Modern furnished apartment: with private bath; inquire 1510 Broadway x6-20tf SKYLINE SPRINGS- Bathing in running water; cottages for rent; a good place for picnics; dancing. Come out and have a good time. FOR SALE Sand, gravel, crushed stone and red topping for, walks and drives. Prompt delivery service.

James. Shinn phone 523. NOTICE- On and after this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any one other than myself. J. Z.

Whittaker. x7-10 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN We are still in the taxi business for time to come; get our new prices. White Cab phone 736. FOR SALE OR RENT Six room house. Phone 908.

27-0 Will be at the Newgent Shoe Store Wednesday, July 10. All foot diseases rented. Corns and warts removed. thirty years experience. 7-9 ROYAL NEIGHBORS All assessments and dues old in full at once for.

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