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In Chicago, John Illamich bought a lot 25x125 ft., brought from his farm eight hogs, two cows, 80 chickens, 15 geese, three dogs, two cats, to live on his new property. When the neighbors complained of the quacking, honking, bellowing, a judge ordered John Illamich to move his animals out of town.
Bonus
At Delta, Colo., George Bonus won a cow at a theatre contest. Next day the cow calved.
Ratters
At Kingston, N. C., a farmer promised Thomas J. White and Ray Barbre a hen's egg for every rat they killed on his farm. When they had shot 70 the farmer begged to be released from the bargain because he needed the rest of his eggs for his family, offered to substitute sweet potatoes. White and Barbre shot 30 more rats.
Lions
In San Pedro, Calif., the Lions Club had a Hallowe'en dinner a year ago, frolicked and hurled food at one another. Lion William J. McWhinnie was hit by a lump of sugar, lost an eye, last fortnight went to court against his fellow Lions for $103,890.
Veteran
In San Fernando, Calif., Theodore G. Sherwood, 86, Civil War veteran, was sentenced to jail for two days because he refused to buy a license to have a bathtub in his home.
Prunes
At Chicago, Floyd Simpson, 15, Negro, was found locked in a freight car after living five days and nights on prunes with which the car was packed.
Swallow
In Macon, Ga., Lou Howard, 35, colored, accused by her husband of having and concealing money, swallowed four $1 bills.
Hula
In St. Louis, Edward Fila went to a fancy dress party, dressed in raffia skirt as a hulamaiden. In striking a match, he set fire to his skirt, was badly burned.