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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Luna Townsend VS.. Miles ID. Town
send; divorce.
o. Nj. Vaughan vs.. VIM. McKaleb; bill
to remove cloud.
Margaret X. Pepper vs.. Sylvester b.
Davis ct al; bill to remove cloud.
Ella l.. Hellyer vs.. Frederick j. He'll
yerr: divorce.
Henry Wibber ct al. vs.. Covert Can
ming and Packing Co; foreclosure.
Maude +. Menter vs.. Fred Menter; di-
vorce.
John McCleary vs.. Maude McCleary;
divorce.
Angeline Whitford vs.. Miles V. Whit
ford: divorce.
Otis Gleason vs.. Grace Sherman; petit
ton for discharge
Juliette Darrn vs.. Malcolm McGregor;
bill to set aside deed.
Emma Nj. Darling vs.. Elmer f. Oar
ling; partition.
Blanche Perez vs.. George l.. Perce; di-
vorce.
Will III. S. Banks VS.. Benz. Smith; bill
to redeem.
Susan Byers vs.. Harris w. billiard
bill to cancel mortgage.
Andrew West VS. Elizabeth Van Camp;
bill to set aside deed.
Harry A. Cross VS.. Charles NJ. Cross;
divorce.
Martha Morris ct al VS.. LeGrand K.
Anderson bill for accounting.
Adolphus Brown VS.. Margaret Brown:
divorce.
Lima Filbrandt VS.. Frank Filbrandt;
divorce
Norman Fletcher VS.. Calvin Fletcher;
bill to enforce mortuary rights.
Chas. f.. Burdick vs.. Carrie Burdick;
divorce.
Angeline Conner VS.. William +. Conner;
divorce
Diantha j. Snyder VS.. Frank l.. Niue
KEEL ct all bill to cancel mortgage.
James Ct. Adams vs.. Olive Il. Adams
divorce.
A. Ward Copley VS.. Thos. Haney ct al;
foreclosure.
j. S. Malbone ct al. vs.. The Colonial
ct all foreclosure.
Charles NJ. Johnson vs.. Josephine
johnson; divorce.
Harmon NJ. Rice VS.. Florence j. Shafer
ct al specific performance.
Lovina Nj. Livingston VS. Charles l..
Livingston; divorce.
Thomas l.. Wilkinson VS.. The Dunkley-
Williams company; injunction.
Hattie Fitzsimmons VS.. Edward Fitz-
simmons; divorce.
Michael Ryan ct al. vs.. David Cheney
ct al; foreclosure.
Charles LaBounty VS.. Olive LaBounty;
divorce.
Sarah +. Haney VS.. Thomas Haney;
divorce.
Mary Boyce VS.. James Boyce; divorce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Her Conclusion.

Mamma" said little Marguerite,
when the family and the visitors from
the country had sat down to break
fast, sis it true that people who snore
have bad consciences? | read in one
of my books that they do 81 don't
know. dear. Perhaps they have. What
makes you ask such a funny ques-
tion?" Il was just thinking, IL it's
true, Aunt Susan must at least have
killed somebody once"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
A Purgative Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for biliouslesS or constipation
you know what a purgatiye pleasure Is.
These famous little pills cleanse the liver
and rid the system of all bile without
producing unpleasant effects. They do
not grippe, sicken or weaken, but give
tone and strength to the tissues and
organs involved. w. II. Howell Of
Houston Texas, SAYS, No better pill
can be used than Little Early Risers for
constipation, sick headache. etc" Sold
by f.. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
MarrIaQe Licenses.

Harry Leight, %; Adele H. Leavick
10, both of Denver, Colo.
Claud A. Fisher, p; Ethel f. Dillon
70, both of Keller.
Grant L. Kidder, "a; Gertrude G.
Clark, Is, both Of Chicago.
Charlie Beach, % Waverly; Cathar
inc j. Mckenzie, "a, Kalamazoo.
V. G.. Callahan, -; Orda Haskins, q
both of Chicago
Willard A. Sprague, %, Kalamazoo,
Luella NJ. Fletcher, q, Decatur.
Frank Geer, u, Lawrence; Gladys
Earl, 20, Keeler.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Didn't Need a Chain.

In a Scottish town, so the story
goes Londoner on his way to a
hotel addressed the porter who led
the way: Not large place this?"
Ma verra," was the answer HAS it
a corporation" "A what, sir?" in
quired the baggage bearer. 81 mean,
who rules it?" Rules it? Jist the
provost" "Ah the provost Like our
lord mayor? Has he got any insig-
MAJ" remarked the cockney. 'Insig-
mia! What dye mean?" asked the
puzzled Scotsman. Yes, insignia;
that is to say, has he a chain?" the
polite visitor limited Whereupon the
almost dumbfounded native gasped
out: "A chain, sir? The provost
chained? Ma, ma! He gangs loose;
but dinna be feared, he's quite harm
less"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Kind but Firm.

An English bishop owned a portable
bathtub which he failed on one occa-
sion to take with him on a pastoral
visitation. When he returned he found
that the housemaid had used the be-
loved tub. Calling her into his study
he said kindly, Mary, l do not so
much mind your using my tub, but
what l object to is, that you should do
behind my back what you would not
do before my face. Julia l. Patton in
Lippincott.
For bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a
quick cure is certain. For sale by Long
we'll Bros 10
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such,
in brief, was the condition of an old sol
dier by name of j. j. Ravens, Versailles,
.. For many years he was troubled
with kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicine gave him relief. At length
he tried Electric Bitters. 1t put him
on his feet in short order and now he
testifies Pm on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for liver and
kidney troubles and all forms of stom-
ach and bowel complaints. Only soc.
Guaranteed by Longwell Bros, drug
gists. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
A BOYS Wild Ride For Life

With family all around expecting him
to die, and son riding for life Is miles
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption, coughs and colds, w. II.
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: II now
sleep soundly every night" Like mar
velous cures of consumption, pneumo-
MIA, bronchitis, coughs, colds and grip
prove its matchless merit for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
SOC and Sl.O0. Trial bottles free at Long.
well Bros. drug store. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Will Astonish Londoners.

The Londoner will be greatly an.
noyed by innovations when the
American electrical cars are running
in the Metropolitan underground and
tu'penny tube railways. The fare will
be five cents for any distance; there
will be no first, second, or third class,
the high speed will be over sixty
miles an hour and the 2o-second limit
to stops will give him Chicago edu-
cation r. movement
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Fall,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
TO me. ! can emphasize his statement,
at Is positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed, Rev. Francis W. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
After using Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks believe myself cured of catarrh
Joseph Stewart, Grand Ave, Buffalo,
N
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 30 cts. or
mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren st
New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Petroleum Versus Coal.

In tests of petroleum fuel for pas
senger locomotives on the Florida
East Coast railroad, which is as level
as the sea it parallels, it required
six and three-quarters gallons per
mile run. This showed 1872 gallons of
oil to be equal to a ton of coal. On
the Boston & Maine railway the help
er engine at the Hoosac tunnel, work
ing on grade of AZ per mile, showed
lao gallons Of oil equal to a ton Of
coal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
New SUITS.

Fannie O'Brien vs.. John II. O'Brien:
divorce.
James Bass VS. Joseph II. Bass; bill to
cancel deed.
William Howe vs. John Harrison; ap-
peal from justice court.
People VS.. Peter Berkenstock; appeal
from justice court.
People VS.. Seth Warner; forgery.
People VS.. j. r.. Paulson; violation To-
cal option law, % offense.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Annual MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Prospect Hill
Cemetery company for the election Of
officers and the transaction of other
business, will be held at the parlor OF the
Paw Paw Savings Bank, Monday, Sep
TENDER ii, 1903, at o'clock p. m.
A. w. CUMMINGS, GEO. Nj. HARRISON,
Secretary. President
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Amon1 Our Advertisers.

Pugsley q Shepard advertise the
Round Oak Stoves.
Twenty per cent discount on ladies'
muslin underwear for the next ten days
at Sellick's.
+. Smith Il Co, want to talk school
clothes with every mother who has a
boy to send to school; happy days for
slender purses"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Annie-Better doctor your health be.
fore applying beautifying remedies. Rid
yourself of constipation, indigestion,
with Rocky Mountain Tea, and you'll
have beautiful complexion. 80 cents.
p. b. Longwell m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Low Rate Excursion to the East.

On September % the Lake Shore
q Michigan Southern Ry., Will run the
Olin Family Excursion to Cleveland and
Buffalo
For particulars as to time of special
train, rates, etc, see another column or
hand bills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

A girls "complexion" may be stamped
on her lovers heart, but most OF the
complexion" comes off unless put there
by Rocky Mountain Tea. Powders a
bad thing. 30 cents T.. b. Longwell. IN
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Total

Two base hits Klefer p Sanger Folsom,
! Kelley. Three base hits, Terry. Base on balls
Oft Sanger ?; OFT Pugsley l. of Bestle 2 Wild
pitches, Beistle Pugsley I. Struck out, by Pugs
Roberts TO Barber. Hit by pitcher, Day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
To Cure A Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f.. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c. "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
In Justice Court.

BEFORE JUSTICE MASON.
Clyde Barnhart was arraigned before
Justice Mason last Friday, charged with
assault and battery. He pleaded guilty
and paid fine of 81 and costs, $3.50.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for chronic throat troubles and
will positively cure bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and all bronchial diseases. Refuse
substitutes. f.. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Terrible plaques, those itching, poster
ing diseases of the skin. Put an end to
misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At
any drug store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Good for father Good for mother.
Good for the whole family. Makes the
children eat, sleep and grow Rocky
Mountain Tea is a family blessing. 30
cents. T.. b. Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Nov good digestion waits on appe.
tite, and health on both"
If it doesn't try Burdock Blood Bit.
ters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the di-
seased kidneys sound so they will elimi-
nate the poisons from the blood. +. b.
Longwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Paw Paw Gun Ciub.

The result of last Mondays shoot
was as follows, there being five innings of
five shots each
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Our Local Markets.

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-09-04
Paw Paw Loses.

The Paw Paw ball team lost another
game to the Schoolcraft team at School
craft last Friday. Following is the score
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
DEATH CLAIMED ESTELLE CALLER
DAY AFTER ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH.
Prominent Young Lady Who Was
to Be Married in April Sue
cumbed to Lung Trouble.

The day following her twentythird birth
day and one month previous to the date set
for her marriage to a prominent young man
OF ST. Louis. Miss Estele Caller died Sum
cay at her home. No. 3725 Evans avenue. Her
death was due TO lung trouble, after an ill
ness OF seven weeks.
Miss Caller was prominent in her set
She was born IN st. Louis and educated in
the public schools and Loretto Academy.
She loved society and was frequent at
tendant at balls and parties. She was a
blond and was accounted one of the pref
test girls in her set.
Her death is the third to occur in the
family in a wear. About six months ago
her father John Caller. who was con-
nected with the fire alarm telegraph. died
after brief illness. brother. l6 years
old. died i'll July.
Miss Caller is survived by her mother.
Mrs. Nora c. Caller. ard two sisters, Irene
and Edna Caller.
The funeral Will take place NJ o'clock
this afternoon from St. AlphOnsus Rocl)
Church. The interment will be made in
Calvary Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
WANTS TO NULLIFY
VAST BOND ISSUE
Fight Among the Southern Pacific
Stockholders Brought Up in
New York Court.
MILLIONS ARE AT STAKE.
Petition That SEQ. oa2.G SEQ of Cen
trail Pacific Preferred Stock
Be Declared Void and
Fraudulent.

| New York. March 16.-The United States
Circuit Court was asked to-day by Walter
Morshead and G. Emily Reynolds, minority
stockholders of the Central Pacific Railroad
| a California corporation. to declare null and
void and fraudulent $40 600 of bonds is
sued by the Southern Pacific Company and
the Central Pacific Railway Company, the
latter corporation organized under the laws
Of Utah. and also scO0O0.000 OF preferred
stock of the Central Pacific Railway Com
| pany.
The defendants are the Southern Pacific.
| Kentucky organization: the Central Pa
Company: Central Pacific Railway Com
pany; the United States Trust Company:
The Central Pacific Railway Company: the
Union Trust Company; George. Joseph and
Edward Speyers; William s. Bonn. Ferdi-
nand Hermann. Martin Erdinan. c. II.
Tweed. Gordon Mcdonald. Edward Belt.
Bernard Schuster and the Central Pacific
Railway Company.
The petitions state that the Central Pa
cific Railroad Company is the owner of rail-
ways in the State of California and that the
laws Of that State do not permit railway
corporation to issue bonds in excess of its
capital stock.
In 1899. the complaint charges the indl-
vidual defendants named. organized under
the laws OF Utah. the Central Pacific Rail-
way Company; that Central Pacific Rail-
way Company was induced TO transfer all
OF its properties rights and franchises to
the Utah corporation. The latter. the COM
plant charges. possessed no property. was
entirely without financial responsibility. and
the transfer was made without considera-
ton. was void, fraudulent and Illegal and
took away the constitutional rights of the
plaintiffs. rendering valueless their stock.
1t is charged that the individual defend
ants. having acquired possession of the
California properties. at once issued bonds
upon it 100000 in excess of Its capitalize
ton of about SCI. 0C0O00.
For a further cause of action the plain
tifs allege that in violation of the author
lied capital stock. of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company the individual members
caused to be issued by the Central Pacific
Railway Company 100000 preferred stock
of the latter corporation which purported
TO entitle the holders to participate in the
profits and earnings of the Central Pacific
Railroad in preference to its legally author
lied shareholders
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
CROWDS AT GLOBES OPENING.
Latest Foreign and Domestic Styles
in Hats and Cloaks Shown.

Old patrons of the Globe Shoe and Cloth
ing Company and many new ones visited
the popular Franklin avenue house yester.
day TO inspect the numerous hats and
cloaks on display at the annual spring
opening.
That none of the firms friends vill he
denied q chance of viewing the decorations
on display, the management has decided
to continue the opening to-day. A souvenir
Will be presented to each lady.
One of the most attractive Worlds Fair
symbols is on exhibition in the west wing
Of the Imported Hat Department.
1t Is a massive streamer with the words
Worlds Fair 1904" emblaz oned on it. The
m ad sn srs in the
er Is forty feet long. On tn. left-nand SIDE
Is an American nag made of crushed roses.
On the right hand side of the strea:nar is
the Worlds Fair emblem flag, done in
natural flowers.
In the millinery department are ,hown all
the latest effects of the Globes special de-
siSners in Paris.
One of the special Paris designs shown in
this department is a creation of Moline with
plated facing and studded with Tuscan but
tons. The crown is fiat. made in white lace
and finished with lily effects. with large
cluster Of peoples and poppy buds on the
back.
new Hiawatha hat designed by .Iaiame
Faulkner of Paris. 1t consists of I'm cab
crate crown Of woven braid. mingled in Jet
with James spargled scarf grape Gesisn.
garland of roses around brim. facing of
white silk rose petals. Another favorite is
the Jersey Lily. designed by Madame
Laurane of Paris. The top of the hat IS
made OF Honiton lace. strapped in black
velvet interlaced with Tuscan ornaments.
The white Prescott facing. the bandeau
finished with rosettes of varigated ribbon
and the back is finished in sea-shell buds
and stems.
In the, hat-trimming department are
shown all the latest flower and fruit pro-
auctions at prices that are remarkably low
considering the high quality of the goods.
IT the ready made hat department nre
many domestic effects copied from the more
elaborate importations The hats in this
department are at prices that will appeal
very strongly to the purse of the moderate
purchaser.
The cloak department rivals the millinery
department in the vast stock displayed The
Easter customer has here the pick and
choice of the worlds best makers and on
display are some of the nattiest etamine eff
fects seen In many years. One gown of
especial beauty Is the firms favorite made
of black hroadcloth and finished off in
peau de sole silk.
A number of Scotch effects are shown m
the gown department. and this popular eff
feet will be much in vogue for miladrs
Easter gown.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
LAST DAY OF INSTITUTE.
Interesting Programme Is Prepared
for EinnI Session of Teachers.

This will be the last day of the St CLAIR
County Teachers Institute of the W. c.
T. L. The attendance yesterday was very
good.
The programme to-day will be as follows:
800 opening devotional: OILS. reading of the
minutes; $50 ''Our Country-Its Needs.
Its Opportunities. Its Responsibilities" Dis
the Fourth of July?'' paper; 1890 Duties
GERS" symposium HOO. The Prize Con-
vention: How Is 1t Planned?', by leader
Ills, Peace or War" paper. Mrs. Pasch-
al 1870. question drawer; 1l:5o, noontide
prayer. announcements; adjournment.
AFTERNOON.
2-Praise service. BY all the people.
2:20-Minutes
2:30-"Relation of Temperance to In
dustry. Paper. Mrs. Putnam.
2:D-"Our National Bills by leader
2:D-"A Y and Why" paper. Mrs. Sher-
s~"The Next Step to Accomplish the
Overthrow of the Liquor Traffic: or. When
Does Expediency Become Compromised by
Harmon.
3:3N-"How Can We Honor Our Hon
oraries'? Discussion.
S:4N-"Physical Culture" paper. Demon
stration Mrs. Doctor Powell.
3:5O-"what Shall Be Taught in the Pub
lie Schools to Insure a Nation Free From
Intemperance?" Discussion. Miss Mills or
Lebanon.
+Department quiz
t:30-Announcements and adjournment.
EVENING.
Devotional and song service conducted by
lecture by leader of the institute. or plat
form meeting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
ARGUMENT WILL BEGIN TO-DAY.
Amdavits I'm RebuttnI Filed by Coun-
sci for Committees.

Arguments on the motion to dissolve the
injunction against the committees of the
Wabash trainmen and firemen will he heard
this morning in the United States Circuit
Court before Judge Adams
Wells H. Blodgett, vice president and gen.
eral counsel and c. n. Travous. attorney
for Illinois. will appear for the Wabash.
F. y. Judson, !. W. Irwin. C. n. Muir
ply and L. j. Pinney will appear for the
committees.
1t is expected that argument will begin
shortly after 10 o'clock, unless the court
decides that the numerous affidavits, which
have been filed. shall be read.
Counsel for the trainmen and firemen
filed affidavits yesterday of: II. NJ. McMan-
us Joseph Sell W. f. Rowe, W. a. Wheel
ing, p. II. Morrissey, w A. Mckay, J. J.
Hannahan. G W. Bradley. W. G. Lee, j.
R. Courtney, A. +. Garretson.
The affidavits were in rebuttal of the az
fidavits filed Saturday by the Wabash coun-
sci.
United States Judge Jacob Trieber of the
Eastern District of Arkansas has been as
signed to assist Judge Adams. Judge Trfe-
Der will go through the regular docket
while Judge Adams is hearing the injunc-
ton case.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
JERSEYVILLE.
FINED FOR STEALING CHICKENS.
Four Boys Paid Fifty Cents and Spent
One Hour in Jail.

Fred Hewitt. George l. Stamps, Lloyd
Maguire ana Shar,es Magulre we're ' IN an y,
hour in the Jersey County jail by Judge
Charles S. White of the Jersey County
Court for the larceny of two chickens val
ued al % cents each.
The theft was committed last Tuesday
night. The boys live in Otter Creek Town
ship. They started on hunt for opossums-
They hunted the greater part Of the night
along the banks of otter Creek. but did
not encounter any opossums.
On their way home they decided to have
a chicken roast and visited the hennery Of
William Knott. Two pullets were pur-
Joined. a fire kindled and the feast fol-
lowed.
formed State Attorney George NJ. Seago Of
Jerseyville, and information was filed
against the boys
They pleaded guilty. and Judge White as
sessed the minimum fine. The boys paid
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
JUDGE SHIRLEY CONVENES COURT.
Appoints William L. Scott Foreman of
Grand Jury.

The March term of the Jersey County
Circuit Court opened yesterday at Jersey
Vile. Judge X. b. Shirley of Carlinville.
ILL.,. convened the court in the absence of
the presiding Judge, o. b. Thompson OF
Jacksonville, who will arrive Wednesday.
Judge Shirley convened the Grand Jury
and appointed William L. Scott of Jersey
Vile foreman. Among the visiting attor-
neys at the opening We're Levi Davis of Al
ton. r. ]. Dugan of Cariinville. Ill.,. and ID.
d. Goodell of Brighton. Ill.
Default was made in the attachment suit
OF Bowman and Ware. late bankers of Jer-
SEVILLE. against William A. Scott. Jr::
known as 'Elrmer Scott of Wall street.
Default waJ made In the attachment suit OF
John A. Shepherd. vice president or the
State Bank of JerseyviiIe. Defaults were
made in the divorce suits Of Bartholomew
c. Milford against Julia f. Milford. Lena
Bell against o. Herbert Bell, Nellie Ches-
ton against Clarence Cheston-
The suit of the city of Jerseyville against
Arthur D. Waine appealed from Justice
court. was dismissed. Judge Shirley. in
structing the jury to ind for the defendant.
Waine. who is a saloonkeeper. was fined for
the alleged violation OF a city ordinance in
permitting an habitual drunkard to play
upon his pool tables. When the trial came
up the defense proved that Waine did not
have pool tables in his place. but that they
were billiard tables. Webster's Dictionary
was brought into court to determine the
definition. and after consulting that author
ity the Court instructed the jury TO find for
the defendant.