Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 December 1914 — Page 8

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BABY BURNS TO DEAffl WHEN PARENT LEAVES

Infant Is Left in Care of Child, and Catches Fire Before Mother Beturns.

By Special Correspondent. ODON, Ind.. Dec. 19.—The 2-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Summerville, of Scotland, was burned to de&th yesterday afternoon. The little one's body being 'burned into crisp.

Mrs. Summerville had placed the little child in its cab leaving: it in company with another child about Ave years old, and had grone to the barn to see about feeding and watering the stock. While it is not known just how the little one's clothing caught fire it is supposed that the other child pushed the cab too close to the stove The older child ran to tell its mother when the flfi-mes started and a neighbor lady ran into the house but was unable to bring the burning cab^ and child out Other help arrived in a few minutes but the child was so badly burned when taken out that it died in a few minutes., The funeral services will be held at the home in Scotland today at one o'clock with Rev.) Carmichael in charge. Burial will be made at the Scotland cemetery.

SHOT IN HAND.

Revolver Is Exploded and Bullet Takes Effect. By Special Correspondent.

ODON, Ind., Dec. 19.—Clarence Some of Raglesville received a serious injury In the hand yesterday afternoon when a twenty-two caliber revolver was discharged in his hand. The ball entered the palm and, ranging upward, came out near the wrist. He had just returned from hunting with friend who handed the gun to him when he arrived home. In some man nev it was fired, causing a serious, but not dangerous wound. He was brought to this city where medical attention was given him.

Elmore Institute at Church. By Special Correspondent ODON, Ind., Dec. 19.—The Elmore township farmers' institute will be held in the Methodist church at Elmore pn Wednesday, December 23. It promises to be one of the best attended and most interesting farmers' .meetings ever held in this section. The t^ssion will be open and free to all. all-day meeting and dinner will be served by the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church. Maurice Douglass, of Flat Rock, Ind. Mrs. Lewis

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Taylor, of Warrick county, and Rev. D. P. McCoy, of Odon, will be the speakers.

Marriage Is Announced.

By Special Correspondent ODON, Ind., Dec. 19.—Miss Anna Winklepleck entertained a number of her girl friends at her home on East beac^ain street and announced her mar-

riage to Mr. David Marshall to occur Thursday evening, December 24. !bJ Miss Winklepleck is the daughter of 3 Payson Winklepleck, a well known cit-

izen of this city who travels for the IJ Brooks Oil Co. Mr. Marshall is a son of J. A. Marshall, a farmer who lives just west of •J the city. He has been attending a* mechanical school at Indianapolis and recently completed the work.

Premium List Completed.

By Special Correspondent. ODON, Ind., Dec. 19.—Ae premium list of the Elnora Poultry association is now out and is an attractive book, filled with good premiums offered to the breeders and fanciers who will show at that city January 4 to 9. The Elnora corn show will be held in connection with the poultry show and some good premiums are offered corn growers. W. W. Zike will judge the Tmi poultry and R. G. East, of Purdue, the thf

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govei WiNTEK SECURES FRONTIERS.

ithc Y-t j5wl«s Confident That Borders Are .rich

Temporarily Safe.

sple* GENEVA, Switzerland, (tia Lorimar don), Dec. 9.—(Corespondence of the Associated Press).—With the winter snows in full possession of the border districts, Switzerland begins to feel that her frontiers are safe from violation until spring.

Orders already have been issued for the demobilization of three divisions of the frontier guard, and several more divisions will be sent to their homes before the New Year, leaving only a small garrison on picket duty along the boundary lines. None of the Alpine passes, which are important from a tactical point of view, axe regarded as passable after the first heavy snow faiL

GIVES OYSTER SUPPER.

An oyster and chiTi supper will be served at the North Christian church. Thirteenth street and Maple avenue, Saturday evening. Many articles, left from the bazaar that has been in progress at the church during the week, will be sold at a discount.

FREE METHODIST REVIVAL.

The revival meetings at the Free Methodist church oontinue with interest. Song service begins at 7:30 p. m. Everyone is welcome to th-ese meetings. The meeting will continue all next week. C. J. Burnett is pastor.

Haw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Care.

F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known P. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him pertedtly honorable In all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. •.NATIONAL toANK OF COMMERCE^

lull's Catarrh Cure •^en internally. acting directly upon the Wood and mucous surfaces of the system. sent free. Price 76 cents per bottle. Sold

Pills t»e eoaitfpatto*

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind.. Dec. 19.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Reed have arrived from St. Petersburg, Fla., where they have been spending the winter, and Mr. Reed, on January 1, will assume the management of the Davis hotel. Mri Reed for fourteen years has been spending his winters in Florida, and tills is the first snow he has seen' in that time. ,,

Entertain Grand Matron.

By Special' Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Dec. 19.—Sullivan Chapter N,o. 1S8, Order Eastern Star, will entertain the worthy grand matron of Indiana, Mrs. Martha' Zoecher, of Indianapolis, next Monday night. The chapters of Carlisle and Hymera have been invited to attend. Four candidates will be initiated.

Files Suit for Title.

By Spepial Correspondent SULtJVAN, Ind. Dec. 19.—The title to a sixty-five-acre farm In Sullivan county is held in question In a partition suit filed In the circuit cpurt by Carl, John and George Ahimbaugh, and Susan A. Stevenson against Charles A. Gambill and Elizabeth Gambill.

MINING LAND DESTROYING PROPERTY

Special Correspondent. HYMERA, Ind., Dec. 19.—Nearly all of the east end of town Is threatening to cave in, due to the Consolidated Indiana Coal company having worked out all the coal from under the land and now pulling pillars of coal which is the only support for the entire top.

Last week the property of Mrs. Laura Luzader caved in to the depth of five or six feet, almost demolishing the house. Wednesday the property belonging to Edward Griggs and about two acres surrounding it caved in, badly wrecking the house. Others who have suffered severe loss are Lynn Keyser, George Stanton and Minnie Staunton, Valuable property owned by Nelson Stanton, B. A. Dix, James Nicholson, John Branson, Bert Stevens and many others are threatened with the same fate.

Pillars are also being pullfed from beneath the" old Bethel cemetery. Many people are intending to bring suits for heavy damage. Along th* gravel road the pillars have been worked out the length of a city block.

MYERS St..

Men's Salts and Overcoats Reduced 30 PerCent ,,

$10.00 Suits and Overcoats now $ 700 $12.00 Suits and Overcoats now $ 8.40 $15.00 Suits and Overcoats now $10.50 $18.00 Suits and Overcoats now $12.60 $20.00 Suits and Overcoats now, $14.00 $22.50 Suits and Overcoats now $15.75 $25.00 Suits and Overcoats nbw $17.50 $30.00 Suits and Overcoats: now-$21.00 $35.00 Suits and Overcoats now $24.50

SULLIVAN PUNS BIG COMMUNITVXHASTREE

Churches Will Collect Apples and Potatoes for Event In Court House Park.

By Special Correspondent. ^-.' SULLIVAN, Ind., Dec. 19.—In order to collect provisions for the com munity Christmas tree, which will be given in the court house park Christ mas eve, the committee in charge has asked that all persons attending church or Sunday school tomorrow take at least one apple and one potato and deposit the same in baskets which will be provided at each of the several churches for the purpose. By this method it is hoped to collect considerable provision.

Home From Florida.

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A SEASON'S END SALE THAT

SURPASSES ALL PRECEDENTS

When this house cuts prices it meaiiis a great deal more to buyers than any other house for the reason that our values during the regular season are by far greater, in consequence our. cut prices at the end of the season cap the climax for value-giving. The public knowsronly too well the high quality of the merchandise we sell at this store, therefore it means mighty interesting news to know that this sale will include all our Winter Suits, Overcoats,

Coats and Odd Trousers which will be, closed out at a big deduction. Heres your opportunity to indulge yourself in high-class clothing at money-saving pricesAlterations free._ ,,,

Men's and Boys' Mackinaw Coats Reduced 30 Per Cent

$5.00 Mackinaws are now..'... $6.00 Mackinaws are now.. ... Vi $7.00 Mackinaws are now........$4.90 $15.00 Mackinaws are now .... $10.50

-DOUBLE STAMPS TODAY-

Public Shows Disappointment, How ever, In Meagerness of News •. IVom the Eastern Front, rf

BERLIN, Friday, Diec. 18.—(Via The, Hague and London, Dec! 19, 10:55 a. m. —Delayed)—Berlin was still in feastlye array today celebrating the reported victory in Poland, but the people experienced a "shade of disappointment from the brevity of the official war bulletin which failed to supply any further details of the Polish engagement The newspapers point out thie afternoon that the present"developments In thw eastern arena of thfe war will require several days to reach a stage V/ here the: net results can be approximately eet' forth.1

In the meanwhile various rumors are in circulation concerning the very lnrge number of prisoners taken by the Germans.

Rudolph Von Valentin!, chief of Emperor Willfam's civil cabinet,/answering a telegram from the Ea«t. Prussian synod to the emperor wrote as follows: "His majesty confidently trusts, that thf! unswerving will to conquer with God's help will lead the fatherland through the present trying days' to a ifeppier ,future. "By imperial order. Signed :-j "VALBNTINI."

"Excuse me girls, someone is at the kitchen door," said Mrs. Fitzgerald leaving the luncheon table, around which sot four of her neighbors and a friend from across town. "How I wish kind 1 would remove the

Mlagners from the neighborhood," she sighed as she resumed her seat "Amen!" piously ejaculated the others. "What was wanted this, time," aAked Mrs. Hummiston, as she passed the conserve. "Baking powder,' answered Mrs. Fitz

gerald. "Fortunately I was out ot it, having-used,the last for these biscuits, and the grocer hasn't come with the morninfr order. The little girl looked so disappointed, and said: 'Then we can't have!any cake.'" "I suppose, she has been the rounds of the neighborhood, and we were all away,".'laughed-Mrs. Johnson. "Who are- the Magners?" jurketithe friend ffom across town. "The male Magner is a pillar, no, a veritable column in the church on Broad street," said Mrs. Fitzgerald." He has a very good position with Clapman Bros., but the wife never seems to have a cent to hielip herself with, an,d having ,a fertile brain, she contrives to keep the machinery of life running *y making requisitions on the neighbors. We can-always tell when she is moved to bake, tor we see the numerdus children swarm out of the house in every direction. They returh laden with the

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$ 8.00 Mackinaws are now .. .$5.60 $10.00 Mackinaws are now...... $7.00 $12.00 Mackinaws are now.......$8.40

Boys' Suits and Overcoats Reduced 30 Per Cent

$ 2.50 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $1.75 $ 3.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $2.10 $ 3.50 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $2.45 $ 4.00 Boys'Suits and Overcoats $2.80 $ 5.00 Bbvs' Suits and Overcoats $3.50 $ 6.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $4.20 $ 7.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $4.90 $ 8100 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $5.60 $10.00 Boys' Suits and Overcoats $7.00

MILDRED MILLS

.j? (lilt* for HI* FbhU.t. Mjss Mills: "I am engaged to a young man who has several small brothers and sisters, as well as several grown ones. "I am slightly acquainted with all ,thein quite'well with the older sisters, and have visited at their home once. I- "Would it be proper to" remember tfcem at Christmas-or should I Just Send each one of the smaller children some toy? "JANET J."

I think it v/ould bis very' nice to send, each member of .'your1 fiance's family a' little gi't, but I believe it wculd be in bad tostc to purchase 'costly presents for them if you. cannot afford it.

Cards will serve the purpose very well alnd'toys for the younger children would be appropriate.

$5 .*"* Have a Separate H*i Dear Miss' MHls:--"Have been

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five ycars .and am feeling-more miserable. ey.crv. day. Ari .Jiving with my mothef-ln-lay/' anc thfe Jealousy of his listers is always causing trouble between myself and husband. Am working every day and earn |16 a Mreek and for that reason they'think we arc get ting toq -much. yj(u think I ought to leave or stay to spite thehi? "ODELI.E." '1 v/duia"*never do anything out of spite. It never '.pa,ys. But experience has proved that there are few houses

ingredients of a cake, pie, or whatever else is to be baked." "Why do the neighbors supply her?" asked the .friend. "Oh, you hate to refuse to lend an egg or a c\|p of sugar. It takes back bone 'to say 'no' when you really like the 'woman," said Mrs. Johnson. "The neighborhood is rich in incidents," said

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Tuttle. "Every one

iha.8. a stingy spot,-1 suppose. Mr. Tuttle is very particular about his brand of tea and was very, much upset because I lent some of it. The next night he came home with a pound of cheap tea.- 'Now," he sead, 'keep this for the Magners.', I .did. Whenever they borrowed'tea I gave theon that, and then put wUh it all they returned. They do occasionally bring things back. At tne end of'six months the tea was gone and I got nerve enough to refuse after that. "Speaking of tea, let me fill your cup," said Mrs. Fitzgerald. "She borrowed my wooden tub last summer," said Mrs. Fitzgerald, removing, thje plates, "and when. I sent for it I found It had fallen to pieces. She had put it In the hot sun and never thought of it again." "What did you do?" asked the friend. "Oh,. I bought another, of course," skid the.hostess. "The Magners never replace anything." "I have the worst of it," said Mrs. Avery, "because I live next door. I bought a sun hat while I was down town the other day, trimmed it and were it into the yard, and before I got it off my head Maud appeared at the door and. and wanted to borrow it to wear to a picnic." All laughed at tlds eipisode. "Well," there's only one thing to do," said the friend. "Make a non-lending league and bind yourselves not to be bled any more." 'Tve been thinking of that," said Mrs. Fitzgerald, as she brought In the dtfssert. "Let's' do it I**

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Sunday Special

"Pistachio Speclar'

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We Close at noon Sundays and Holidays during the winter months.

large enough to hold two families in pcacc and happiness. Try to perst-ade your husband that his rrst duty and yours is to see that nothing mars the happiness of your married life and that you will be happier.,in. a hon.e of your own.

"Visitor Eaten First.

Dear Miss Mills: "When a girl, is with" a girl friend and she is accom pan led' byher beau, which is the proper place for the lady visitor, to walk beside the girl or have the gentleman walk between them both? And in the tame when getting in the buggy, which girl is to get in first?" "R. E. H/"

A man should never walk between two women, but at the right. There is no rule as to who should walk next to him. It might be a little more courteous to put your guest next to your cscort When entering a carriage allow the visitor to tnter first.

TROtTSERS FOR FRENCHMEN

48,000 Pair* Ordered in Chicago for Miners and Sapper*. CHICAGO, Dec. 19—Forty-eight thousand pairs of trousers costing $72, 000 were ordered here today by buyers for the French government. The contract is a rush order. The trousers are of the ordinary workingmen's type, for use of the sappers and miners of the French army.

The British government is preparing estimates for $,500 motor trucks, according to information received by Chicago manufacturers. «This order, it was estimated, would amount to $10,000,000 as the trucks probably would average about $1,500 each.

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YOU CAN SECURE A POSITION through the Tribune's classified columns.

LEGAL NOTICES.

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF HETA1L LIQUOR LICENSE. Notice is hereby given to the citizens and voters of North l'erre Haute, Otter Creek township, Vigo county,. Ind., and to the citizens and voters of Otter Creek township, in said county and state, that the undersigned will apply to the board of commissioners of Vigo county, Indiana at their regular January term, 1915. for the renewal of the retail liquor liccnse granted and now held by him, to sell at retail spirituous, vinous and malt liquors Ith the privilege of allowing the same to be drank on the following described premises, to-wit:

On the ground floor of the two-story brick building, jn the middle front room the room being 20x60. ft,, fronting on a public highv/ay. known as Forest Park road, located on the northeast corner _t i^afayfette road and Forest Park road, wh«re they Intersect, in North Teire Haute, Otter. CreeK townsnip, Vigo county, Indiana.,

Privilege of pool table and reataurand in connection. ViOMAS H. I'-ROWN.

HERTS BULLETIN

Herz's store will be opes Monday night, Tuesday night and (Wednesday night of next week.*

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rhe Incnmbfaace E*efc Property la la BnildUf Curried or Paid Off at optlOa Purchaser.

Real Estate Aactloaeer, Decatur, III.

NOTICE OF FILING ESTIMATES FOR SUPPLIES FOR COUNTY POOR FARM AND HOME FOR DEPEND

ENT CHILDREN, VIGO COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby'given that estimates for supplies for the maintenance of th* Vigo: county poor farm and Glenn .home, from January 1, 1916, to March 31, 1915, are on file in the office of the auditor of Vigo county, and thai sealed bds for furnishing said supplies, will be received at 11 oxlock a. m., Monday, December 28, 1914.

Contractors are further notified that samples are to be filed in the office of the auditor of Vigo county, and that all materials must be equal to the sample.

Contractors are further notified that only the amount and quantity of each arlicle needed will be received and paid for. and that said supplies are to be delivered to each institution In the quantities ordered by the superintend ent

Contractors are also notified that said supplies will be bid for in classes, the contract to be awarded to the low est responsible bidder submitting a sat isfactory bid.

The board reserves the right to re jeet any or all bids. Bids must be accompanied by good and sufficient bonds in sum equal to the amount of the bid, and signed by at least two (2) resident freeholders or a surety bond.

HENRY CUTJJSN FRANK HUTCHINSON, WM. F. ALTEKRUSK,

Commissioners of Vigo County. Attest: NATHAN G. WALLACJB, Auditor of Vigo County.

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE. State of Indiana couny of Vigo, ss: In the Superior Court of Vigo County, December term, 1914.

Delia Hackley vs. Samuel Hackley, No. 12S91. Be it known that on the 12th day of December. 1914, said plaintiff filed affidavit in due form, showing that the defendant, Samuel Hackley, is a nonresident of the state of Indiana and a necessary party to the complaint here in and that the object of said action is aivorce, said non-resident is now, therefore, hereby notified of the pendency of such action against him. and that the same will' stand for trial on the 3d day of February, 1915, the samo being the 51st Judicial day of the December term, 1914, of said court and unless said defendant appear and answer or demur to said complaint at said date, the same will be heard and determined in his absence.

Witness my hand and "the seal of said court, this 11th day of December, 19 4.

JOHN F. JOYCE, Clerk.

WALKER & BLANKENBAKBR, Attys.

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FILTERED WATER AT THE KITCHEN SDR

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FIVE RESIDENCE PROPERT

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the Conrt House, Terre Haate, Iiilaaa,

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, AT 2 P.

No. 1 Good 6-room house, 29 8. 18th St, half block from Main St., and bust use, goo Mortgage

ness buildings: good barn, out-buildings, cistern, water In house, good Insurance $900 paid to March •!S, 1918, well on back porch $900. NO 2 Good. 5-room house, close to nice park, in fine residence district, 1834 N. 7th St good barn, woodshed and out-buildings, conerete walks, cistern and city water. Insurance $800 paid to March 15, 1915. Mortgage $900. (Paved street) NO. t—Fine 2-story, 8-room house, 2325 Cleveland Ave. furnace, electric lights, good barn and out-bulldlngs,-concrete walks, cistern, water in

house, good well. Insurande $2,500 mortgage $1,400. (On paved street) NO. 4—Good 6-room house, 2327: N. 13th St cistern, water In house, good well,' good barn and out-ttuUdlngs, street cat line in front of house.

Insured for $1,500 mortgage $710. NO 5 Good 5-room house, 2314 Elm St. Insured for $900, paid until Juno 7, 1916. Mortgage $470.

Prospective bayei* mu"t view properties before sale day, mm water Is a ana-resldeat. They positively sell regardless of. pries. This Is aa opportunity for the

home-aeeker,

Tea Per Ceat of Purchase Prlee oa Sale Day. above Mortgage.

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seats Itself. Be at aale aad take advaatage of it. J*, ry.'i ,,.

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LEGAL NOTICE.

OWNERS

NOTICE TO PROPERTY ABUTTING1 ON—•» Sycamore street from Fourth street to the west .right-of-way line of tliO Vandalla Railroad company.

Schaal avenue from Twenty-lfllli street to Brown avenua. Tenth and One-half street from bash avenue to Ches'tnut street

Twenty-fifth street from Wabashavenue to Elm street Lafayette avenue from Intersection of Eleventh street and Lafayette ave* nue north to south line of alley running east and west. (Sidewalks).

Eleventh street from Intersection of Lafayette avenue and Eleventh street north to the south line of alley running east and west (Sldewalka).

Owners of property abutlng on the following described streets and aide*.

walks:

Eleventh street from the Intersection of Lafayette avenue and Eleventh street north to the south line of alley running east and west

Sycamore street from Fourth street to the west right-of-way line of the Vandalia Railroad company. i'

Schaal avenue from Twenty-fifth1 street to Brown avenue. Tenth and One-half Street from Wf bash avenue to Chestnut street

Twenty-fifth street from Wabash avenue to Elm street. Lafayette avenue from Intersection of Eleventh street and Lafayette avenue north to the south line of the alley running east and west

Are hereby notified that the board of rablic works of the city of Terre Haute, ndlana, will be in session at its officer in the city hall building, at the northeast corner of Fourth and Walnut streets, in the oity of Terra Haute, Indiana,- from 2:00 to 4:00 o'clock p. m. on Thursday, December 24, 1914, to. hear objections to the confirmation of the final assessment rolls as now made out and on file in this office, for the payment of the improvement of said streets and sidewalks in said territory.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. H. a MONTGOMERY, Pres. GEO. EHRENHARDT,

C. P. MANCOURT, Sec'y.

NON-RESIDENT NOTICE. State of Indiana, couny of Vigo, ss. In the Superior Court of Vigo County, December term, 1914.

Marie Walllck vs. Wilbur Wallick No. 14171. Be it known that on the 11th day of December. 1914, said, ^plaintiff fii»d affidavit in due form, ehowing that ihe defendant, Wilbur Wallick, is a nonresident of 'he state of Indiana and a necessary party to the complaint herein, and that the object of said action is divorce, paid, non-resident defendant Is now, therefore, hereby notilfed that vt the pendency of said action against him, and that the same will stand 'or trial on the 8th day of February, 1915 the same being the 55th judicial day of the December term, 1914, of said court, and unless said defendant appear and answer or demur to said complaint at said date, the e-ame will be heard and determined in his absence.

Witness my hand and the seal of said court, this 12th day of December. 1914.

JOHN F. JOYCE, Clerk.

FOLEY A O jtfARA, Attys.

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