Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 29

WIDKISDAY, MAKCB 1 MM DAILI JOCBNAL-OAZETTX AND COMMERCIAL-8 TAR, MATTOOPi, ILLINOIS 1A0I TB2ES 1 CM Qi Trying Woman for Slaying Her Parents Princeton, IndP)-Alri. Clark Spurlock went on trial in OHmou circuit oourt today on charge that she poisoned her mother and father. The attractive 28-year-old Evans-ville, housewife 1 acouaed of first degree murder In the death ol Winter Dearlng, 60, and MrZ Eunice Irene Dearlng, of Hunt-lngburg. Ind. Mrs.

Dearlng died Nov. 16. 1948, (iter a vUlt with her daughter In BvansvWe. The father died under almllar circumstances April 5, 1M9. Mrs.

Spuitlock was ameted at Memphis, Tenn, last August as she end her husband were enroute tj Hot Springs, Ark. Be was to receive treatment there for an arthritic condition. The case was moved here on a change of venue. Poison experts testified at preliminary hearings that the bodies of Mr. and Mrs.

Dearlng were saturated with poison. Observe Their 4 can JUnc. Waff 1899 THIS IS YOUR STORE- WORKINC ON A A I A Albert F. Clow, retired chief of rail freight rate section of ICC Buresa of Traffic works on his model of aa English "Flying In Washington. Golden WedditlO Hubert Briwerman of Peoria.

They have seven grandchildren and Anniversary oae Tndchui- Mr. and Mrs. Beftjamln A. Wilson. hV brer- marked their 60th wedding annlver- Sn? Jl' sery Monday at their home.

U09 NelUe Brtnn7 of Effingham. Marlon avenue, but held an open Wilson has four brothers, house and dinner party celebrating Charles Brown of Norfolk, Paul Krupa and Orchestra to Be in Charleston Charleston, 111. dene Krupa, rated as one of the world's greatest drummers, will bring his famous orchestra to Eastern Illinois State College campus on Tuesday evening, March 21', for an appearance sponsored by Sigma PI fraternity. A ooncert, featuring many of the well-known recordings plus the show-etopplng "dramatics" will be held in the Health Education building followed by a dance In the auditorium of Old Main. Brown of Detroit, Harley Brown of the occasion Sunday afternoon, For years we have been guided by the axiom "This Is your store" because successful store can not operate otherwise.

Through the years we haVe strived to live up to this pledge and, in spite of many difficulties, we will continue to maintain, this pledge to you. So that is why we like to hear our customers say: "I have always found your merchandise dependable and reasonable." "I am at home in your store. If there was anything I didn't like, Yd say so." think you are the best store I have ever bought from." "Will always be glad to recommend Gibson's to my friends." When you need new furniture, floor coverings, or stoves and ranges. Kansas City, and Sam Brown of Clifton, Ind. She has four sisters, Mrs.

Evelyn Tiffin of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ben Warren of Terre Haute, Mrs. Caroline Sturohio of Winter Park, and Mrs. RuthFeig of Peoria. Among those who attended the dinner party Sunday were Mr.

and Mrs. F. V. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Howes of this city, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wilson of Palestine.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gordon of Toledo and Mrs. Brlggerman and son James of Peoria. Rites for Infant Oraveslde rites were held Monday in Dodge Grove cemetery for Larry Paul Fair, stiU-born on Sunday evening In Memorial Hospital to Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Farr, 1105 DeWltt avenue. Rev. Merrls M. Dice You'll Like Trading at THE IG ST011E ON THE CORNER Mr.

and Mrs. Wilson, who have resided in Mattoon and greater Mat-toon area practically their entire lives, were married on' March 13, 1900, at Bradbury. They made their home In Johnstown and Mattoon, spending approximately 15 yean In this city. Mr. Wilson operated a blacksmith shop In Johnstown for many years.

He retired about 10 years ago. Mr. Wilson was born near Janes-vllle on Oct. 8, 1875, a son. of Mr.

and Mrs. Newell Wilson. Wilson, as Mary Brown, was bora at Bethany on Sept. 21, 1881, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Elijah Brown. She moved when young with her parents to Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have three sons, H.

F. Wilson of Palestine, D. B. Wilson of Chicago and P. V.

Wilson of Mattoon, and a daughter, 1 Useful Plaque On a rock in a field in Kansas Is a plaque on which there is a tiny triangle drawn by surveyors over the whole United States. This has been used for over 50 years as a basis Of every triangle drawn by surveyors over the entire country. N. T. Apples More apnles moved out of storages In New York state during December than for any December on record.

The figure was 1,541,700 bushels, leaving 4,967,000 bushels on hand early in the year. -y J' WHY WE SELL SO MANY MATTRESSES In a store like ours we necessarily carry in stock every kind of mattress, at any price you have in mind to pay, but that is riot why we sell so many. RYAN BROS. CONOCO SERVICE CENTER OUR SERVICE IS TOPS ihiGiuimest' 00 FnB "or twin alia.1 It is because we take pains to explain to our customers tie many advantages in buying a good mattress. They buy it, they like it, and they recommend their friends to buy the same kind.

That is the reason why we sell the most mattresses hereabouts. We do our share to make the whole family sleep better, get more actual rest, get more comfort There is more good nature in the home where the family has slept well. Batteries Tires Tubes Washing Greasing Power Glazing 24-hour Road Service Tire Repairing Battery Charging A great mattress with a name you can trust twice the wear and comfort of mattresses costing with in $6. Drop in and ask to tee the 1 o. 19th St and Champaign Aye.

Look for the White Horse PHONE 2066 CARPETED BROADWAY ALLWOOL ARGONNE A ST95 By Rupert Hughes Cepyrfgto 1950 by Rupert Hughes -Dtst. by NEA SERVICE, INC Can you visualize our broad spacious Broadway covered from curb to curb In a beautiful all wool carpet? Well Gibson's have sold that much carpet! Yes, many times over. Whether it be' rug or, a large complicated carpet job, it will pay you to take advantage of the wealth of Our experience. A sentimental lady on a tour of the Oregon State Campus stopped before a gigantic tree. "Oh, Wonderful elm," she said, "If you could only speak, what would you say to The senior forester accompanying her suggested.

"It would probably say. 'Tardon me madam, but Tm an Oak!" Which only proves that quite often things aren't at all what they seem to be. Take rugs and carpets for instance. There are many items at Gibson's which, if they could talk, would whisper to you ''I'm higher in style lower in price to prove a very difficult, If not an Impossible client He knew that in tunes of hysteria, pouring out 411 Palaatr. baa aaa Iml aa la Ma library, hla (kail kam wlk a taak t.laaa.

raltaa im na Ma aaahta aaaaa, a rasas aealaar Paal Maair. Palajar aaa aaaaaca Paal aaartahla at Aaalaa aaa fea4 nlMl Paal'a aaaaaa a aaalatara aa art araaa far a am sympathy is like scattering oil on fire; eo he spoke a bit sternly. "Before I could even consider taking your case, Miss Palmer, I'd Rug Pad included at better in value!" no extra charge. awiaiaa imh vmvw atarfar wttaeaaaa baa ml Paal atartas! tba Falawr bama. Pallae tatactlra Jaaua surma Staaa Sa-ararlata aa Iba aaaaa aaai ta craah Palatal akall aaa Maatb aa thaat latar aa Paal'a.

Mafna-tmm 1a aellava Paal aiarai4 bar fatbar, Aaalaa aaa ta arrrata aXactlra Martla ftaarlaal ta aak I btaa ta claar Paal at tba araraar cbaraa. rll la aat eara Paal la laaacaat aa trlaa ta tall bar ta lat Jaatlea taka Ma aaalaa.1 i xm 44 JUSTICE Azalea Palmer's i pretty lips curled In bitter ipel had never faced. He accepted it with sudden fascination. He said: "A faith and a love like yours ought to be rewarded. Now you'd better begin and tell me all you, know or think you know.

And dont conceal things not from me of all people. There's the old saying: liie to anybody but your doctor and your There's a. third party still more important your detective. To try to deceive your own detective would be fatal Let's begin, say with a motive. Did Paul have strong reasons for rage at your father?" AZALEA, now calmer, replied A "Indeed he had! Paul Is young and struggling but a good artist He is poor because his parent; were poor.

Prom his- first mud pies he wanted to be a sculptor He had a hard time paying for bit lessons In art and anatomy and all that But from his start ha began to do welL Ha actually made a little money not what my father called money, but enough to on-able him to go about in what they call society. He had to do that to get commissions. met him at the tennis club. He played a good game of tennis. "Thereto not much money in portraiture for a sculptor in Lot Angeles.

The movie stars get pho- tographed so much they dont care for marble or bronxa. The other people in town dont go in for busts or figures even in the cemeteries. "I met Paul at one of the tennis matches. Right away we fell to love. went mad over him.

I could tell ha loved me, but he ran away. He told ma afterwards be was afraid of a rich But. I ran after him. I saw ha was the man God meant for me, the man have to make one thing plain one proviso you'd have to accept" "I accept it! What is it?" "If, in the course of my investigations, I should find further evidence that your lover committed the crime be is accused of I will turn -that evidence over to the authorities. I am a private detective, but I consider myself a part of the machinery of justice.

And no money no, not even my sympathy for you could bribe me into helping to frustrate justice. Perhaps I might even convince you that Paul Moody is unworthy of your love." "You could never do that, not In a thousand years." He paused, a little dazed by the granite in so velvety a souL al lied by those diamond eyes of hers. WHAT KIND OF FRICIDAIRES DO YOU SELL? It's only human nature that all mechanical refrigerators be referred to with the name of the leading line of refrigerators--The one and only FRIGI-DAIRE made only by General Motors 4y the way the eleven millionth Frigidaire was made and delivered one day last spring (1949). There's reasons for such leadership, anybody who owns one can tell you many of the reasons. Three weeks ago Frigidaire introduced the new 1950 models.

Three types and four series, there just has to be a new Frigidaire to suit your pocket-book and fit your needs. For instance there's new compact 4 foot apart-: ment model as well as the new deluxe "9" that fits In the sarnie space as the models, has a full width freezer. The. -iV highest produc- of refrigerators, makes possible these new 1950 money saying prices. scorn.

"Human Justicel A fine and noble young man, a great artist must be lynched as a final reward for all be endured. Justice, you say! Well, It's for you to set jthat justice, real justice Is done to Ihlm and to the fiend who actually killed my poor dear father. He's hiding somewhere now, while itha law kills an Innocent man. You're going to take the easel And I've got all the money in the world to pay you for your work." Martin Queripel put forth a hand, patted the high white knuckles and said with a sad smile: "Money is nice, my dear. But It Iznt everything not to everybody.

If I should take the east. It would be only to persuade you to give up loving this man. Be could not have loved you very well and dona what ha did. -But ha didn't! He'didnti He didnll" Unfortunately a womanli faith Is not accepted in our courts as a counterweight to legaK, evidence." "La-al evidence, my footl What a a TTI made one last plea; for he was eager to escape, from such a hopeless case: "Wouldn't you rather go to somebody with a more elastic conscience than I have? or a greater devotion to his client than to a mere abstract notion?" She stared at him and tba diamonds between her eyelids turned to white Ice: "I want you 4ake tt Just because you're so honest "Well, since you think ha la God meant ma for; and I wasnt going to be robbed of my fata by i rs 1 aoU Cflfi tcawlLDalmMeMskaww Xf I I i i i hi- aaWaWaWaWaWaWaWaawaaWaWaWwm i HIT I II any aid qualms of mafclenly modestyany mora than I'm going to let any old pretensions of justice take him from mo now. "To force soma money on him I asked him to do a portrait of my guiltless" i "I dont tntnaw I Knowr sne father in marble.

Daddy wouldn't a. So I onmmlattonod Paul to cried. "All the fingerprints in the world wouldn't convince me. If, yon can convince me, roull have earned anything yon want to charge. But I dare you to try do a bead of ma, It was a veloua masterpiece." (goes tvldenca prove?" i Queripel saw that aha waa going (Te Be Cawthraed) It was sucn a challenge a wuer- rafcSJ" "ejf Huwmkl- i.