Gibson City Courier from Gibson City, Illinois • 5

W. D. Spencer and family left, on Mon Thaakstivlnsj FooibaU Oaau. day for their new home in Gueydan, A football game between the high school where Mr. Spencer will engage in rice (arm.

teams of Gibson and Normal hat been ar LOCAL MATTERS. Our Thanksgiving Turkey ing. The family have-been resident of thit city for many yeais, and have 1 large circle of friends whose kindest withes go with them to their new place of residence, Mr. Spencer was in the lumber businest here for number of years, but told out last spring to Mather ranged for next Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. The game will take place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the.

Pearct race track. The boys of the home team are practicing hard every' day, and will put up the beat possible garnet They feel encouraged by the success they have had thus far and are confident of victory. The Normal team it one of ts stuffed with bargains for you. Bros. Chat.

Spencer, the oldest ton, did not accompany the rest of the family, preferring i Mtemaia 1 1 1 the besrhlgh Ichoof eleven! la Central ItHH The Gun Club is arranging fort shoot aoit, and the contest will be a close one. The line-up of the Gibson team will be at to be held on Thanksgiving Day from 9 m. to 1 p. to which all gunner are invited. follows: Right End C.

Kelso. Right Tackle-B, Vaugha. The congregation of the first Presbyterian church held a meeting in the church on Monday afternoon. The resignation of the pastor, Rev. E.

M. McMillin, was accepted, and a committee was appointed to look about for i successor. As Mr. McMiUin't rerlgna-tion Is to take effect on December he hat but two Sundays yet to serve. The Whist Club, id organisation of the yonng married people who are fond.

of this scientific game, hat been revived, and will 1 hold semi-monthly sessions during the winter. The first meeting occurred last evening. at the home of Mr. and Mrt. H.

L. Spalding. Sixteen were present and the occasion was irlch The Courier printing office It reailyVo supply businest men. with advertising calen 1 A Only the eat of the targets will be charged. There will be no entrance fees.

One ol. the eventt will be a contest between the members of the Club for a trophy. The contest wilt be continued twice a month for six months, Right Guard-W. Day. Center E.

Whallon. Left Guard J. Larson. SMsJ-A; -A when the member having the largest score wUl be entitled to the trophy. Admission to the shoot will he free.

Left Tackle-F. Nagle. Left End-ft-Horr. Right Half-W. Thomas.

Left Half-E. Faltdn. Quarter Back J. Crammond. FuU Back G.

Haupt i Changes in the time of a number of train on the Illinois Central went into effect last Sunday. Northbound, the Daylight Special goes at 5:37 instead of 540, the morning passenger at 743 instead of 8:32, and the evening passenger at 74s instead of 840. South dar at tower prices tnan ouwae nouses charge. Our sample comprise large assortment of the best and latest designs. Orders takes at anytime, and filled on short Her Ninetieth MtiMtonal Mr.

and Mrs. John Van ttin, living south notice. i bound, the morning passenger goes at 6:58 instead of 7:05. On the Wabash the north. The management of the Opera House bound Cannon Ball goes at 11:10 a.

in of town, gave a birthday dinner for Mrs. Vannostin't Mn. Lacy Phillips, cm Thursday, Nov. 10. Mn.

Phillips was bora near Nicholatville, la 1808, and is now stead of 11:15, A few days ago Mr. Susan Gate, mother have secured Charles Montaville Bower, the famous impersonator, to give an entertainment on next Thurtday evening Thank. living night. It will be the first high class, athionable entertainment of the season, and everyone will be there. Seats will be on tale at Ross Bryant's at 8:30 Monday morn-tog.

ninery yean 01 age. in tt)e came to of Mr. A. C. Ertel, feU and broke her collar bone at Heyworth.

She is 85 years old, but McLean county-with hei husband, Benford is getting along very nicely and is able to be The ladies of the Giristian church busily "planning and making preparation for the Thanksgiving dinner and tupper which will next The front roomi of the old Gibson Hons will be renovated and tastefully decorated Tor the occasion, and every meant possible will be provided for the comfort and pleasure of the people who will attend. ThU occasion will offer an excellent Opportunity for families who wish to avoid the, trouble of getting up a big I dinner at home, andwi'l he a convenient place to meet those from abroad who always make it a point to come home for Thanksgiving. Everybody is invited. Mr. and Mrs.

Lehmann, who visited Mr. nd Mrs. -W. Sniff for several weeks dur- ing the yellow fever epidemic in the South, returned to their home in Edwards, Mississippi, on Thursday of last week. One of the teacher in the school where they are employed was taken tick and went to her home in Ohio, where yellow fever symptoms ap- peared, tnd she died in a short time.

y1. J. McCormick captured a fat 'possum In his back yard last Monday evening. Just where the animal came from it something of a mystery, aa there Is no timber within lis miles. The 'possum hat been teen about town at various timet for the last few weeks.

Mr. McCormick told bit captive to John Cur. tit, who it saving him for Thanksgiving. few dayt ago a man aged 90 and a girl of IJ were married in a balloon. Well, that's their business.

The ceremony Wat performed by a captain of the Salvation Army. That's his business. Immediately after the descent they had tome fine wedding photos taken. That's my bushiest, E. D.

Wilkison, Up-stairs Studio, Gibson City, 111. Albert Langford, the ton of E. Lang-ford, passed through here yesterday with the Wallace circus, en route lor winter quarters at Peru, Ind. He met here hit cousin, W. A.

Langford, of Salt Lake City, whom he had not teen for a long time. The crowd at the roller skating last Friday evening was the largest that -has yet attended; The potato race was a Feature ot considerable interest. Four contestants tercd, and the race was won by Bert Ball Mrt. C. Chapman and little daughter have been visiting in Leroy the past week.

Mrs. Chapman's sister was severely bruised in a runaway accident a short time ago, but it now almost recovered. Henry Meant of Bloomington wat town Monday on businest connected with the Cider and Vinegar Co. The pickles, in store at this place will be barreled and shipped to up. she makes her home with Mr.

and Mrs. Phillips, and familyr, Fo several years they owned and raided on whi is notTknowa as the Pearce farm, two and half miles south of People ol Bloomington and vicinity are A. C. trtel, woo moved from Leroy to Hey worth a few weeks ago and are running a agitating the question of hard roads. To the restaurant.

fantagrapf. Bioommgtoo. Mr. fuiirint' died ia 1876, citiiens of Drummer township, where the Mrs. Gate it the mother of Mrs, L.

and was laid to rest in the Mt Hope cem building of new gravel road every year is a matter of conrte, it seems peculiar that any DuBoit of thit eity. Mrs. Ertel was former- etery at Footland. Mr. D.

Huffman of thit city. On account of the st array weather not all igitation of the question would be necessary. 9- W. C. Reeves was in Bloominrton last of the chUdren and grandchildren were ablejto' P.

H. Faught was in Springfield Wednes- Saturday and succeeded in making arrange be present at the dinner, bit those who could not attend tent pleasant remembrance in the ments for a football gave between the. Nor mal Hieh School and the Gibson iTich day attending the Gentry tale of Berkshire hog. He bought a boar, Prince Imperial II 4S892, for $23, and a tow, Elmwood Belle 40616, for $85. F.

W. Beardsley also at way of presents. Mrs. fillips enjoyed the School teams, to be playVd here omThsaik- occasion to the utmostJind the Courier ivingday. i hopes' that in another dtcade she may aa ViE propose to make you some prices on these goods that will attract you to this store.

When next you want to do a little trading, suppose you call at our store and price a few of the articles and note the quality Dress Goods, Flan-nels, or anything you may need. tended the tale. 'People who appred fine stationery celebrate ner century anniversary. Rev. J.

A. Lucas, N. B. Tyler, D. A.

and who desire correspoo. nee paper of the best quality and Correct jn shape Taylor, J. Miner and H. J. Ring attend and tint, will do well to at the line just ed the annual meeting of the Illinois Grand The FlmmatjVBall.

On next Wednesday earning at the Opera opened at the Courier Boo cry. Initial seals and sealing wax at very ratjerate price. Lodge at Springfield this week. The session was full of interesting and exciting feature. Hall will occur one of 4je most anticipated 1 nere are now inmates 01 social events of the year, -the Fireman's ball.

The little Juniors of the IT. B. church the County Infirmary, and but one case of were pleasantly entertained by their superin sickness, and that a chronic case which was No paint will be spared by the firemen to make this event the mo successful one in the history of the organisuion. Burch's Or hopeless from the start. Paxton Record.

Mr. and Mrs. Hicklin of Springfield are tendent. Mist Ida Kightlinger, at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served and a merry time enjoyed.

N. B. Tyler and family have moved into chestra, of Fairbury, will furnish the mnsic, vUiting" the latter' grandmother, Mrs. Mil and those who heard this.orchestra last year know that the musical nature of the affair dred Young. "Aunt Milly will accompany their new house, and now have one of the them borne and spendthe winter toe re.

will be entirely satulactori Already a large CASH STORE. most commodious and beautiful hornet in the Mrs. A. B. Siverling, Mrs, J.

S. Moore and Mrs. A. E. Mottier went to Paxton on city.

J. Henry and family nave moved number of ticket have seen sold, and it it expected that many from -ether towns will be info Mr. Tyler! old house. Tuesday to attend a district missionary can vention of the Methodist church. M.

Cox and family have moved from their farm into town, or rather just to the If you want a loid of ilie best lump present. In many cases ftose who have purchased tickets did so wit no expectation ol attending the ball, but merely to assist the firemen, who are certainly worthy of all the encouragement that can be given them. edge of the city, occupying the house on Coal In town, that la ')r lnmpa, aend North Sixth, street, formerly occupied by for a load of the Trenton ri Chat, Topliff and family. ISPILDISH LCIBEB CO. 0 Arrangements have bten made with the The Ashkum Jturnai, a four-page quar 1 Mrs.

J. B. Foley an little Flossie, of Dnughter of Rebekah, who will serve sup to, is the, latest arrival in the field of journal per in their ball, at 50 cats a plate. Crowley, are at present visiting relatives in Granville, 111., and expect to. visit their ism.

It is edited and published by Guy Bloomington. J. M. McClure and children expect to return to-morrow to their home in Beaumont, Texas, Miss Sadie B. Hall will accompany them and keep house for the family for a time.

Wallace's circus passed through on the L. A W. yesterday, en route from Ogden, Utah, to winter quarters at Peru, The show hat been traveling in Old Mexico. Two hundred new pictures just opened up. Call and look over the line, by far the largest assortment of pictures ever brought to Gibson W.

S. Lamb Co. Campbell, the son of Dr. R. W.

Campbell of Gibson friends in a few weeks. thit city. Farmers, Attention I tare your hogs The Heaaoa of Bafles, Raffles are very much in vogue just now Frank BV Smith, a freight bfakeman on by using roke Koot rowoars. it a sure cure for hog cholera if used in time. For -the I.

E. fen under the can at sale by Ross Bryant. Hoopeston last Sunday morning and was W. A. Langford, who piss been visiting in these parts, and peopleot sporting instincts have 'no difficulty in obtaining chances on most any kind of an article, Irom a horse and buggy to a tin matchbox.

The plan usually instantly killed, his body being terribly his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Q. W. Langford, mangled' expects to return to Eit hofce in Salt Lake i1 W. R.

Jones has just received from Lee followed it to seal up a number of envelope 1 nc -mh- City to-morrow. Ullery two fine photo of the new U. H. E. Campbell and Win Dickey started to Alabama Sunday with a carload of hones, and mules, which they expect to dispose of in the south.

consecutively numbered beginning with t. William Cater of Rstikin, formerly mint now being constructed at Denver. Mr. The purchaser is allowed to draw an envelope Ullery is the Superintendent of Construction. resident in the Salem neighborhood, has rented a term in Kansas an9 will move there and then pays as many centt at the number When you desire meat that is fresh, ten- Thanksgiving services will be held at M.

inside indicates. It it customary also to give in the tpring. CLOTHING STORE ocr aiKi ucuciuus, jpj 10 uicmi ump uwi hrtt-clasi in every respect. Go to Lundahl't. E.

church at 10:30 a. m. Thanksgiving morn- TM. Jt; 1 1 Tl with the ticket some trivial article such a a Rudolph McClure it working in Kem. lag.

nv senngn will uv ucuvcrcu vj lc. lead pencil, at an evasion of the law against F. W. Beardsley went to Springfield on 1 1 .1 .1 .1 tit: pie's Bakery. He hat applied for a furlough E.

M. McMillin. the selling of lottery tickets. It would be from his regiment, and exnectt to receive it Is the roof of yonr house covered ucsuay lu aucim uic uccuiig in uic luiuuu 1 Live Stock Breeders' Association. just as weU for the taffbrs to remember that in a tew nays.

with toot! If so, end to Spalding'! and Don't forget our cash sale on furniture Is selling Overcoats every day: in fact we the anti-lottery laws are very strict; that the Enlarged pictures make elegant Xmaa et load of TEEN TO S00TLES8 giving of lead pencils or other inexpensive gifts. rom now 10 jan. 1. we are giving great bargains. W.

S. Lamb Co. lertect work at prices lower tnan ilkison, Upstairs Studio. Gibson COAL. articles does not lessen their liability of be See the new line of books at the Courier are just rolling; them out.

The prices we An eleeant frame free with each dozen of City. ing punished. family group photos for the next 30 days, at J. E. Shelter, who has been under the Bookery.

A large assortment to choose from, of all kinds, and at low prices, Wukison't Upstairs Studio, oituon City. weather for a week or two, was able to be are making on Overcoats Is what does i A. B. Browning, living west of town, it The post-office building, owned by Dr. former Gibson Hoy Die In a.Heiipttal.

down town Wednesday. W. A. Hoover, it being improved in appear Miles Rankin nit received word of the having hit house painted and papered. John Mitchell is doing the work.

-4-Mr. and Mrs. D. A. LaTeer spent Tues ance by fresh paint in the interior.

the business. Talk is cheap, but it takes day and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. death of his nephew, Roscoe Rankin, which occurred at the soldiers' hospital at Fort When vou want troceriet on short Tell Bowen about it, when needine gro rl-v LaTeer, in Paxton. notice, telephone W.

H. iiowen, Na 69, and ceries, or call up No. 60, and the goods will Monroe, Nov. 7. The young man, who Special sale of thorn for the next secure prompt Delivery.

oe delivered on snort notice. was twenty-one years ol age, was a son of Q. Fresh and salt meats, fish, lard, the Mrs. C. W.

Reynolds hat returned fiom two weeks, at 15 per cent, li count. best quality and the lowest price, at Kempf GEO. H. BLOOM. a visit at Danville, 111, where the attended A.

Rankin, formerly a well known resident At Gibson, and at present living in MoundCuy', prices to sell Clothing. rfc We do not talk about what we are going to do, but make prices on the spot. We do not give the people a whole lot of til 1 Ac Newcomb t. 2-In summer we are particular to select the wedding of her nephew. Wm.

Stephens, who has been working Kansas. At the beginning of the late war he and sell the choicest steak, roasts and other Farm loans at 6 per cent Loam made 1 on the Illinois Central bridge gang, returned meats. Cundahu .4 1 enlisted in the 6th iiri regiment, playing promptly when title it perfect. Mattinson, home Tuesday. Hiss Zelda anyder of near Paxton vis Wilson cc canker.

in the band. He went with the regiment to When wanting a fancy plate, fruit dish iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B.

Bombarger of Estherville, Iowa, Jacksonville, FUu, but wat taken sick and or cut glass, call on White. A large line to Clark. visiting old friend hereabouts. This is his select irom, was tent north to JFort Monroe. Hit death will be a severe blow to the family, at be was Miss Carrie Davidson went to Paxton rfc talk every time we change a clerk or put on some new help.

fc We do not talk about changing our business, or changing our help, or moving away, and then talk people to death tell- first visit for nine yean. I We are now telling the tweet perfumes made id California by Rieger. Ross We invite all our friends in the country yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. II.

David. the only ton. HetVas an exemplary yonng very popular' in the community to call and get a tree sample ot son. Bryant. "'i Do not pass W.

S. Lamb with rv. s. lamb ai co. Richard.

Ryerson of Elliott and Harry where he lived. 1 1 Something new in bedroom suits just 1 out lookmg at their window display of Miner of Guthrie were in town on Tuesday, arrived. ing them about it, and try to talk them into It that we are rh actually talklncr aboutiiiakinff a ereat sacrifice sale; and af- rom $10 a suit upwards. W. b.

pictures; Examine the Mock at the Cash Millinery Lamb ft Co. Good Prices For Hoc. Mrs. Rodman of Saybrook arrived Tues oelore placing your order lor a winter nau Mrs. W.

H. Simms and ton Will went The tale of Reuben Gentry's Berkshire day on a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. C.

A. Dixon and his father, A. Dixon of last Friday to Decatur to visit friend for a ter all It only ends In talk, and it would be better that the Lucas. hogs by R. R.

Baik; at Springfield on Wed LeRoy, held a sale in Thawville this week. week or so. Get seats for Charles Montaville Flow nesday was remarkably saccessfuL Thirty, Mrt. Lou West of Pans, III, was the Horse, harness and buggy, also saddle jp talking had not been talked. 4.

ers at Ross Bryant's at a. m. Monday. guest of Mrs. Tillie Preston last Saturday.

and Dndie, lor sale cneap. Inquire ot nine hogs were told at an average price of $70, the highest average on record at any The Iillinoit Central inspection train Oil cloth, an elegant line of it, and at McMiilm. passed through Gibson on Monday morning. Bedrock prices. W.

a. LAMB co. public tale of Berkshire hogs. The cham Kempf Newcomb sell meat of the very Rev. E.

A. Cutler of Clarence' was the best quality. Fine hunt and bacon always pion pig, Columhilp Duke, wat told to John Money to loan oa farm and city prop on nand. I "guest of Rev. E.

M. McMillin on Tuesday. erty. A. L.

fHILLlFS, C-lDson, tti. 44H Anyhow, we can sell you Clothing, Cent's Furnishings, Underwear, Hats and Caps, and everythingin the Clothing Line at prices that Juniman of Bar', Illinois, for $iaoo. William Riley returned last Saturday Don't forget tieo. H. Bloom'a cloa Miss Josie Stephens of Ludlow visited This it the highest paid for a Berk from Michigan, where he spent the summer.

Ing out lale of boot and shoes, friends in this city several days this week. shire hog at publicwuction. Although three Mr. Will Griffith of Indianapolis is visit White has the Chase Sanborn brand Mrs. J.

H. Holmes and youngest child other auctioneers were engaged, Mr. Baily ol coffee and tea. Nothing equal to it. ing his sister, Mrs.

J. McCormick. are visiting friends in Champaign. do the talking. Don't buy an told rj hogs out of the 39, and hit work ex.

cited much favorable comment He was inv We will have a nice assortment of cakes Mrs. H. N. Ward inspected the Woman's x. Mr.

and Mrs. G. S. Eggleston spent Saturday. Kimpu's Bakery.

Relief Corps at Melvin last Saturday. a lew days this week in Chicago. mediately engaged 0 cry two. other hog sales Some great bargains are offered by H. L.

The most complete line of lamps at When needing a nice piece of cut elasi at Springfield, ones February and the other Gregory Co. for next week. bite's. Call and compare prices. can on nite.

next August. The best and most popular book of the White wants your coffee trade. Chase -The place to get meat the best meat is year at the Courier Bookery. Sanborn's is tar above standard. Lunaam s.

The finest bread in the city, 7 loaves for i A fine line of chocolates and glacet just 1 -Death o('uIlu Blair. Order your cakes for Thanksgiving at a quarter, at cooper Eros'. receives, una morning at itcmpic s. Kempie s. Julio Blair, the kther of Mrs.

D. Lewis, Sheriff Mason of Paxton wat in town oa 1 Mitt Myrtle Atwood of Paxton visited Cute baby photos a tDecialtT. by Wilt died at the home of the latter last night at official business yesterday. tson. 1 friends here over Sunday.

Clyde Smith hat taken a position in Genuine Jersey sweet potatoes at White' nine o'clock, after Illness of several week! with dropsy. The funeral services will be Lord's Best, a fine quality of high grade Overcoat or a Suit of Clothes until you get the prices at The Fair Clothing Store. We are located 1st door south of the Post Office. We have special sales and special prices every day of the year. We are al- Gibson Steam Laundry, nour, at 1.

u. uioom s. The Cash Millinery for hats ol all kinds. Read H. L.

Gregory ft Co' ad this week. held at the U. B. church at Saybrook to-mor For Xmaa photos, don't delay; Wilki Jot. Ehresman, living northwest of town, son prices are u.

jt. it reported quite tick. row afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ella Nitwonger. Friends who wish to view the remains till be given an opportun Mist Ada Jordan is visiting friends in It will pay you to read H.L.

Gregory White has the lowest pi ices en lamps. Salted peanuts at Kemple's Bakery. A fine line of candies at Cooper's. Pure buckwheat at White's, Monticello this week. io.

aa mis week. ity at 10 a. m. tc-ntorrow at the home of Mr. Can" on Martinson, Wilton fof 6 Mr.

O. ruder visited friend at Rklge- and Mrs. Lewis. 01 Church street. The de per cent, tarm loans.

ville over Sunday. eU 'ri' 41. For cakes and cookier the place to get ceased wat 78 years of age. White hat anything you wish in fruits Churah Asssioiisteaiiiesita. tne oest is coopers ana vegetaoies.

Groceries, the freshest, newest and best, For Thanksgiving cakes and bread, try Regular services at the First Presbyter, ian church next Sunday. Hours of worship, at 1. O. bloom's. vays here and want your trade.

Come and see us. We can and will save you money on Clothing. The Wabash recently made an attempt cooper Bros, to lower the New Central'! record of Mrs. W. A.

Hoover it spending a few Splendid new One of books at the Cour 10:30 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Yonng people' days in Chicago.

440 miles in 440 minutes and nearly succeeded. ier Cookery. meeting at 6:00 p. Sunday-school Bowea't it the place for fresh The trip from Detroit to St Louis, 471 miles, Get your Thanksgiving oysters at Kem. 11:45 a.

m. An offering for the Building groceries. pie 1 ttaitery. Fund will be made by the Sunday-school. For Thanksgiving cake leave order at Luther Vaughn of Peoria it visiting rela E.

M. McMlLUK, Pastor. was made in $03 miaatet. The 185 miles between Pen and St. Louis were flashed off in 16s minutes.

Along the fast stretch of track between- Pen and' Danville the highest Kempie's, tive here. B. F. Ropp was in Paxton on business In connection with the prayer meeting at the Christian church last Wednesday eve Bran and shorts, any quantity, at The FAIR CLOTHING STORE Tuesday. ning, Mr.

snin Began a senes of expository The best bulk oysters at Kemple's Blooms. Fancy china, suitable for presents. White's. sermons on the book of Acts. After the ser Dancry, mon one person made the "good Lundahl't it the place to get pickled pig': J.

E. Smith of Forrest wt in town ye. GIBSON CITY, ILLINOIS. tpeed of the trip was attained, Ninety-one miles in hour wat shown by the register oa tome parti of the journey. People that are at a lost to know what to do with their rotten corn, will find that it snakes almost as much heat at coal when, used in the ttove.

ice 1. All are invited to these Wednesday evening A' terdav. -The best bread it Kemple's homemade I -Russell lowry was in Chicago last Satur. meetings. The hour for evening services hereafter will be 7 o'clock.

Regular services a a 1 ureau. 1 uaj. Try the cocoanut coal fold by LeFevre. The Courirr telephone number, it 62. I next Sunday.

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