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The Stars in Their course are scarcely more regular than the watches sold by us. They are not the cheapest on the mar- ket, to be sure, but we do say this: you will get a better value, quality considered, in the Hamilton or Howard watches, sold by us, than any other make on the market to- day. Ask the man who carries one. This is the best way to find out. <e psc - -__, - *• One of the best features will be a moving picture lecture Dawn of Plenty." This will be given entitled "'MA . . Washing is made one- third easier by the Dexter Double Lever It is easy and positive in its action, quick and thorough in its work. It will outwash and outwear any machine ever built for wash- ing clothes. 16 in Keeley Lecture Hall. An Agricultural Extension School will be 'held in Dwight from Monday, January 12, to Friday, January 16. The lectures which will be given by experienced men, will be full of in- terest and very instructive, and will be given in the Keeley. Lecture Hall. The complete program appears in this issue and it is hoped the farmers and townsmen as well will attend this school which will be of benefit to all. WHITE-FINNEGAN. Wedding Solemnized at Catholic Church at Wenona. On Tuesday morning, December 30 at the Catholic Church at Wenona, oc- curred a very pretty wedding, the con- tracting parties being Miss Jane White, of Wenona, and John M Finne- gan, of this city. The ceremony took place at 6:30 o'clock at High Mass by the Rev. Father O'Devier. The bride was at- tended by Miss Louesa Hopper. Frank J. Steger, nephew of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party were driven by automobile to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William White, brother of the bride, where a sumptu- ous wedding breakfast was served after which the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside on the farm of the groom's father, east of town. Public Sale. Having purchased the interest of Nicholas J. Wolf, of the firm of Gulshen & Wolf, in the grain and coal business, I will sell at public auction at my residence 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Odell and 1 mile west of Kline's crossing on the B., P. & J. electric railway, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 1914, the following property: 9 head of horses, 9 head of cattle, 24 head of Poland China hogs, 9 head of thor- oughbred Shropshire sheep, hay, poul- try, farming implements and many other articles. Usual terms. W. B. Grimes, auctioneer; J. B. Cleary, clerk. —E. F. Gordon—Adv. Children's Party. The Children's Matinee given by Mrs. Oughton at the Opera House on New Year's afternoon was attended by a large and appreciative audience. The old, old story of Cinderella, never old to the children, was beautifully portrayed in three lengthy reels. Two other reels of a more humorous strain completed the program and everyone went home happy and satisfied. The Hoosier and Santa Clans. We can imagine how great your dis- appointment was, busy housewife, when you learned Christmas morning that Santa Claus had failed to leave you a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet; he was a trifle partial this year due to the limited supply of Hoosiers allot- ted to this territory. We have since Christmas received four Ivory Finish- ed Hoosiers, three of which have al- ready been sold; with more ordered, we are planning to supply you prompt- ly. Start the New Year right as far as your kitchen is concerned by in- stalling a Hoosier. You save time, material and labor if you use a Hoosier, and are using the best the market affords.—C. M. Baker Son. We sell them on convenient terms,- Adv. Double Wedding. On New Year's Day at 7 o'clock in the morning at the M. E. Church par- sonage, marriage ceremonies uniting Miss Lucy Chappel to Mr. Amos John- son, and Miss Pearl Stacy to Mr. Al- bert Reicke, were performed by Rev. Geo. H. McClung. The contracting parties are well known young people from near Cam- pus and have many friends who ex- tend them but wishes. Immediately after the ceremony the young couples left on the Accommo- dation for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. The brides wore pretty white gowns, and the grooms the conventional black. nor mwism.:•,",%Wm1W,.%".11WQW 116 . - - THE. UNIVERSAL CAR Buy It Because It's a Better Car Touring Car f. o. b. Detroit Model T$550 Get particulars from Ferguson & Naffziger " CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 9 Three Per Cent Interest on Savings Deposits FRANK I. SMITH., President CURTIS J. JUDD, Vice Pres't JOHN J. DOHERTY, Cashier JOHN R. OUGHTON, Vice Preset E. M. non MAN, Assistant Cashier Directors CURTIS J. JUDD JOE MILLER FRANK L. SMITH C. J. AHERN WILLIAM WYLLIE H. MILLS B LEWIS tat ants HERALD Dw ight VOLUME XLIX NUMBER 1 LIVINGSTON COUNTY. ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 1914 FARMERS' INSTITUTE Are You Inter- ested The Farmers' Institute will be held at the Dwight Opera House Wednes- day and Thursday, January 7th and 8th, with sessions both in the morn- ing and afternoon. The program is one of the best ever arranged for any Farmers' Institute in this county. Mr. A. N. Johnson, Slate Highway Commissioner, will have charge of the illustrated address on good roads. This will be especially interesting in view of the new road laws recently passed affecting the entire state. Mrs. E F. Ford will take care of the domestic science and this will be conducted on the morning of Thurs- dies In the subject of watches. The prices that we are offer- ing good, reliable, warranted timekeepers make it an object for you to come and look over our stock. tiny January 8th. A ll of the We take pride in our ability to supply everybody with a good watch at a fair price. We have Standard American movements in guaranteed gold filled cases as good and handsome time pieces as almost any man would wish to carry for $15.00 and $20.00, and others just as at- tractive in quality and price. interested are cordially invited to I • t • • • • . . • . ' , . s 1011 \). 0 J EWEL J o j_ i n4 LW .C9 & A. WATCH INSPECT . !, ER. C) -. . . EVERETT B. LEWIS Jeweler and Silversmith "DEXTER" ••••••••••••••••••• •• •••••••••• •• •• •• •• ••••• •• ••• •••• •• •• •••••• ••••. ••••••••••••••••• ••••". "4 ". " .......................................... . X A :,, 1 s. 6 . 1 . A :. 411 . ) X s. ). A A ). Real Estate t. A : st Farm Loans : X X t ) a n ? Insurance I. k, 1. °Is e t, . 1 X ,•• X I t, I t t X k Power attachment for engine furnished free. hear Mrs. Ford and the domestic sci- ence class of the high school is urged to be present. A portrait of Mr. Bradford, who will deliver the lecture on "The Dawn u, Plenty" is herewith produced. It is hoped that every farmer either active or retired and every other citi- zen will be present not only for their own good but to encourage an Insti- tution that is making for better farm- ing and thus making for better living conditions for the entire world. A in the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan- nary 7th. Honorable Charles Adkins, ex-speak- Fr of the Illinois House, who is him- : 1 self a practical farmer, living near Bement, Illinois, will also address the I. Institute. Mr. Adkins is considered *:* :• one of the best speakers in the state, is thoroughly familiar with every X phase of modern farming and no one ): interested in progressive agriculture should fail to hear Mr. Adkins' ad- . t / f. School to be Held from January 12 to dress. The price will please the guar- antee insures your absolute satis- faction. REVIVAL SERVICES. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SCHOOL. FOR SALE BY JOSEPH A. DIEFENBACH Phone 352 • • • • EUGENE FLAGLER Meetings to be Conducted for Two Weeks by Rev McClung at M. E. Church. Burke Bldg. Commencing tomorrow morning Rev. G. H. McClung, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be- gin a series of revival meetings, which it is hoped will be largely attended. The meetings will continue for two weeks, and during that time Rev. Mc- Clung has requested that no social affairs take place that will keep any- one from attending these services. Following is the list of subjects for the coming week: Sunday morning, The Philosophy of the First Revival. Sunday evening, The Great Prepara- tion. Monday evening, The Logic of Life. Tuesday evening, Obstructing Heav en's Highway. Wednesday evening, Churchianity vs. Christianity. Thursday evening, Conditions of Dis- cipleship. Friday evening, The Unpardonable Sin. Saturday evening, Christian Develop- ment. nd".". meSSS.W.1%,Ne•ralLeflondLISEMS.M. W.W".1• 1 •Nr.A.P.P.P.1111%W.1•1111• 1 BURNED OUT and nearly a total loss, but the worst of all is they carried no insurance. This could not hap- pen to you if you were INSURED AGAINST FIRE The First National Bank of Dwight UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY THE OLDEST INCORPORATED THE GREATEST IN RESOURCES in one of our reliable compa- nies. When you learn how small a sum is required to pay the premium on a policy for one year, you surely ought never take the chance of the troubles of this poor family. He Won't Save Money Either ORR & BOYER REAL ESTATE, LAW AND INSURANCE No man will ever climb the ladder of success with his hands in his pockets. He will not do much of anything else either; at least he will not save money. he money savers are the world's builders---the successful---the energetic. You are not among these if you are not a saver. Now is a particularly good time to begin. MAKE THIS YOUR BANKING HOME " SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT

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Page 1: B Dwight tat ants HERALDdwight-historical-society.org/Star_and_Herald...—E. F. Gordon—Adv. Children's Party. The Children's Matinee given by Mrs. Oughton at the Opera House on

The Stars in Their course are scarcely more regular

than the watches sold by us. They

are not the cheapest on the mar-

ket, to be sure, but we do say this:

you will get a better value, quality

considered, in the Hamilton or

Howard watches, sold by us, than

any other make on the market to-

day. Ask the man who carries one.

This is the best way to find out.

<epsc--__,

- *•

One of the best features will be a moving picture lecture Dawn of Plenty." This will be given

entitled "'MA

. . •

Washing is made one- third easier by the

Dexter Double Lever

It is easy and positive in its action, quick and thorough in its work. It will outwash and outwear any machine ever built for wash- ing clothes.

16 in Keeley Lecture Hall.

An Agricultural Extension School will be 'held in Dwight from Monday, January 12, to Friday, January 16. The lectures which will be given by experienced men, will be full of in- terest and very instructive, and will be given in the Keeley. Lecture Hall.

The complete program appears in this issue and it is hoped the farmers and townsmen as well will attend this school which will be of benefit to all.

WHITE-FINNEGAN.

Wedding Solemnized at Catholic Church at Wenona.

On Tuesday morning, December 30 at the Catholic Church at Wenona, oc- curred a very pretty wedding, the con- tracting parties being Miss Jane White, of Wenona, and John M Finne- gan, of this city.

The ceremony took place at 6:30 o'clock at High Mass by the Rev. Father O'Devier. The bride was at- tended by Miss Louesa Hopper. Frank J. Steger, nephew of the groom, acted as best man.

After the ceremony the bridal party were driven by automobile to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William White, brother of the bride, where a sumptu- ous wedding breakfast was served after which the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside on the farm of the groom's father, east of town.

Public Sale. Having purchased the interest of

Nicholas J. Wolf, of the firm of Gulshen & Wolf, in the grain and coal business, I will sell at public auction at my residence 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Odell and 1 mile west of Kline's crossing on the B., P. & J. electric railway, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 1914, the following property: 9 head of horses, 9 head of cattle, 24 head of Poland China hogs, 9 head of thor- oughbred Shropshire sheep, hay, poul- try, farming implements and many other articles. Usual terms. W. B. Grimes, auctioneer; J. B. Cleary, clerk. —E. F. Gordon—Adv.

Children's Party.

The Children's Matinee given by Mrs. Oughton at the Opera House on New Year's afternoon was attended by a large and appreciative audience. The old, old story of Cinderella, never old to the children, was beautifully portrayed in three lengthy reels. Two other reels of a more humorous strain completed the program and everyone went home happy and satisfied.

The Hoosier and Santa Clans.

We can imagine how great your dis- appointment was, busy housewife, when you learned Christmas morning that Santa Claus had failed to leave you a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet; he was a trifle partial this year due to the limited supply of Hoosiers allot- ted to this territory. We have since Christmas received four Ivory Finish- ed Hoosiers, three of which have al- ready been sold; with more ordered, we are planning to supply you prompt- ly. Start the New Year right as far as your kitchen is concerned by in- stalling a Hoosier. You save time, material and labor if you use a Hoosier, and are using the best the market affords.—C. M. Baker Son. We sell them on convenient terms,- Adv.

Double Wedding.

On New Year's Day at 7 o'clock in the morning at the M. E. Church par- sonage, marriage ceremonies uniting Miss Lucy Chappel to Mr. Amos John- son, and Miss Pearl Stacy to Mr. Al- bert Reicke, were performed by Rev. Geo. H. McClung.

The contracting parties are well known young people from near Cam- pus and have many friends who ex- tend them but wishes.

Immediately after the ceremony the young couples left on the Accommo- dation for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon.

The brides wore pretty white gowns, and the grooms the conventional black.

nor mwism.:•,",%Wm1W,.%".11WQW

116

. - -

THE. UNIVERSAL CAR

Buy It Because It's a Better Car

Touring Car f. o. b. Detroit

Model T$550

Get particulars from Ferguson & Naffziger

"

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 9

Three Per Cent Interest on Savings Deposits

FRANK I. SMITH., President CURTIS J. JUDD, Vice Pres't JOHN J. DOHERTY, Cashier JOHN R. OUGHTON, Vice Preset

E. M. non MAN, Assistant Cashier

Directors CURTIS J. JUDD JOE MILLER

FRANK L. SMITH C. J. AHERN

WILLIAM WYLLIE H. MILLS

B

LEWIS

tat ants HERALD Dwight

VOLUME XLIX NUMBER 1 LIVINGSTON COUNTY. ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 1914

FARMERS' INSTITUTE Are You Inter-

ested The Farmers' Institute will be held

at the Dwight Opera House Wednes- day and Thursday, January 7th and 8th, with sessions both in the morn- ing and afternoon.

The program is one of the best ever arranged for any Farmers' Institute in this county.

Mr. A. N. Johnson, Slate Highway Commissioner, will have charge of the illustrated address on good roads. This will be especially interesting in view of the new road laws recently passed affecting the entire state.

Mrs. E F. Ford will take care of the domestic science and this will be conducted on the morning of Thurs-

dies

In the subject of watches. The prices that we are offer-

ing good, reliable, warranted timekeepers make it an object for you to come and look over our stock.

tiny January 8th. A ll of the

We take pride in our ability to supply everybody with a good watch at a fair price. We have Standard American movements in guaranteed gold filled cases

as good and handsome time pieces as almost any man would wish to carry for $15.00 and $20.00, and others just as at- tractive in quality and price.

interested are cordially invited to •I • t • • • • • .

• • •

• . • . ' • ••

• , • • .

s •

1011 \). 0

JEWEL Jo j_i —n4

LW .C9 & A. WATCH INSPECT . !, ER. C)

• •

• -. •

. . •

EVERETT B. LEWIS Jeweler and Silversmith

"DEXTER"

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••■••••■•••■•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••"."4"." .......................................... . X A :,, 1 • s. 6.1. A :. 411. ) X s. ). A A ). Real Estate t.

A :

st Farm Loans :

X X t ) a n ? Insurance I. k, 1. °Is et, .1 X •,•• X It, It t X k

Power attachment for engine furnished free.

hear Mrs. Ford and the domestic sci- ence class of the high school is urged to be present.

A portrait of Mr. Bradford, who will deliver the lecture on "The Dawn u, Plenty" is herewith produced.

It is hoped that every farmer either active or retired and every other citi- zen will be present not only for their own good but to encourage an Insti- tution that is making for better farm- ing and thus making for better living conditions for the entire world.

A in the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan- nary 7th.

Honorable Charles Adkins, ex-speak- Fr of the Illinois House, who is him-

:1• self a practical farmer, living near Bement, Illinois, will also address the •I. Institute. Mr. Adkins is considered

*:* •:• one of the best speakers in the state, is thoroughly familiar with every

X phase of modern farming and no one

•): interested in progressive agriculture

should fail to hear Mr. Adkins' ad- .t

•/ f.

School to be Held from January 12 to

dress. The price will please the guar- antee insures your absolute satis- faction. REVIVAL SERVICES. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

SCHOOL. FOR SALE BY • JOSEPH A. DIEFENBACH

Phone 352

• • • • •

EUGENE FLAGLER Meetings to be Conducted for Two

Weeks by Rev McClung at M. E. Church. Burke Bldg.

Commencing tomorrow morning Rev. G. H. McClung, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be- gin a series of revival meetings, which it is hoped will be largely attended. The meetings will continue for two weeks, and during that time Rev. Mc- Clung has requested that no social affairs take place that will keep any- one from attending these services.

Following is the list of subjects for the coming week: Sunday morning, The Philosophy of

the First Revival. Sunday evening, The Great Prepara-

tion. Monday evening, The Logic of Life. Tuesday evening, Obstructing Heav

en's Highway. Wednesday evening, Churchianity vs.

Christianity. Thursday evening, Conditions of Dis-

cipleship. Friday evening, The Unpardonable Sin. Saturday evening, Christian Develop-

ment.

nd".".meSSS.W.1%,Ne•ralLeflondLISEMS.M.W.W".1•1•Nr.A.P.P.P.1111%W.1•1111•1 •

BURNED OUT and nearly a total loss, but the worst of all is they carried no insurance. This could not hap- pen to you if you were

INSURED AGAINST FIRE

The First

National Bank of Dwight

UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY THE OLDEST INCORPORATED THE GREATEST IN RESOURCES

in one of our reliable compa- nies. When you learn how small a sum is required to pay the premium on a policy for one year, you surely ought never take the chance of the troubles of this poor family.

He Won't Save Money Either

ORR & BOYER REAL ESTATE, LAW AND INSURANCE

No man will ever climb the ladder of success with his hands in his pockets.

He will not do much of anything else either; at least he will not save money. he money savers are the world's builders---the successful---the energetic. You are not among these if you are not a saver.

Now is a particularly good time to begin.

• MAKE THIS YOUR BANKING HOME "

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT