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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
POST STREET LOTS
BRING HIGH PRICE
ELLEN BROWN PROPERTY SOLD
At AUCTlON-MATT GAHAN
AND PAT WOODS TO BUILD NEW
HOMES ON LOT.

The expected fight for the posses
sion OF the Ellen Brown lots. which
were sold at public auction this fore
noon, did not materialize. altho there
were a large number of interestt d
parties on hand to take the property
should they be able to buy 1t upon
their own terms.
This property is located at the cor
ner of Washington and Post streets
and consists OF two parcels, one an
alley lot 80 100 feet and the other
corner lot &C 120 feet. These two
lots were appraised jointly at $500
ami SOLD for the amount of the ap-
praisement to Pat Woods and Mat
thew Gahan.
The lots were bought in one piece
and were bid in by Pat Woods, who
was bidding for himself and Mr.. Ga
han. The other three bidders were
Mike tlelffrich, who bid S42c0. Fl. NJ.
Gallagher, of Waseca, Mimi, who bid
$4550 and Dan Mccarthy, who bid
$4l00
Pat Woods will take the corner lot
and Matthew Gahan will take the al
ley lot and twenty feet Of the front
lot Both of them expect to build new
recidenCea just as soon as the weather
permits Both these houses will be
an Improvement to this residence por.
tion OF the city and will cost In the
neighboihood c. $4,000 to $4,000 each
The lots are two of the most desir
able in Center Ottawa, and while they
did not bring as much as expected
nevertheless they set record for un
improved lots in that portion OF the
city. The improvements on the lot
are of little value and will have to b,
removed to make room for the new
residences to be erected.
| Attorney A. II. Buffers acted in The
capacity of auctioneer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
COUNTY WARDEN
TAKES BAD FALL.

Warden Lawrence Morrissey, in
spite of his healthy stature and nlm
bleness OF foot, was one of the few TO
suffer this morning as a result of the
slippery condition Of the sidewalks.
The warden. accompanied by Deputy
Sheriff Fritz Gocbel, was on his way
to the county Jail to secure two insane
men and take them to kanlaKee
When the pair reached the Baptist
church Mr., Morrissey lost his footing
and fell to the sidewalk with such
violence his head cracked against the
ce sufficiently hard to put him in a
1a2e for several minutes.
When the deputy sheriff picked him
Up and cot him on his feet again, the
warden announced having .couted some
,,456, ,522,0ol stellars in the etheral
heights as he lay onsthe sidewalk wait
ng for all his senses to return Be
ides the bump on his ~cranium he cs.
capped injury. a. on
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
DENY ARREST OF
SALOON KEEPER

Persistent rumors that the Mooney
saloon, at the corner OF Marquette
and Columbus streets. had been closed
and the proprietor seized for violating
the Sunday closing law, were rigorous
ly denied this afternoon by Commits
sionef Palmer.
Asked if he had volator In line,
Mr.. Palmer when interviewed by
Free TraderJ Journal representative,
stated We'll, we have made no ar
rests and as yet have not established
our proof
A story which reached the city hall
was to the effect that the commission
er had seen men coming out Of the sa-
loon yesterday When asked pertain
ing this rumor Mr. Palmer refused to
admit or deny the truth OF the story.
Members of the police department
were as non-committal as their super
ior relative to the matter.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
ODD FELLOWS
HAVE BIG TIME

Three hundred and fifty Odd Eel
lows. representing seventeen lodges NJ
all parts OF the United States. were
present Saturday evening at the inltl-
alton conducted by Ottawa Lodge No.
Al. when three candidates were intro
duced to the mysteries OF the second
degree Following the exemplification
of the work a sumptuous repast was
served
Joliet send delegation of 49 mem
bers, ncluding their band and drlll
team. The latter branch put on the
work. They were representatives OF
powhan lodge Thirty We're present
from La Sale and Peru; Marseilles
gen, down like number to witness
the initiation while Morris lodge mad
hf V present.
The session was held In the Clappcr
g. Werner hall where every conven-
ience known to the culinary art, made
serving a large number an easy task.
The various lodges represented at the
gathering were:
! powhatan lodge No. 29, Joliet III.
william Tell lodge, No 2l9, Joliet,
1 Star lodge, No. rs, Morris, Ill.
.Juaniata lodge, No 2Ol, Marseilles.
Mokena lodge, No. "a, Peru, Ill.
Engelwood lodge, No. S5S Engle
wood, Ill.
Chicago lodge, No 319, Chicago Ill
Des PLANES lodge, No, %, l-ockport
ILL.,
Ransom lodge, No. TAI, Ransom, III
Momence lodge, No I'll, Momence
Ill.
Hiawatha lodge, No. 29l, Ammo, III
Manlius lodge. No. 49l, Seneca, Ill.
VIII lodge, No 800, Wilmington, III
lroquois lodge, No "a, Watseka, III
! Prosperity lodge, No. 7S6, Chicago
Deering lodge, No III, Chicago
Y Necessity lodge, No. 222, Alexandra
Ind.
o Denver lodge. No. |, Denver. Col.
s Montana lodge, No SO, Montana
4 Joliet Canton, No J3. Joliet, III
Ottawa lodge, No. Al, Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
MAYOR ORDERS
WALKS COVERED

Mayor Bradford wasted little time
this morning when rain, followed by
lowering temperature, put q glossy
coating of ice on all walks and streets
Of the city. Hurried orders were dis
patched to all business houses and
custCdians of public buildings to cover
the walks with sand or ashes as a
means Of preventing accidents.
All Willingly complied with the
mayors request and as a result great
quantities of anti-skids were placed
upon the walks to make the gong "A
bit easier for the smooth snod pedes
trians. Salt was used in goodly guam
titles and h cne of the best ice de
stroyers known
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
ORDERS FROM WASHINGTON
TO FREE AMERICANS
ARE IGNORED
DENY ARMS THREAT
CABINET MEMBERS REFUSE TO
ADMIT RECEIPT OF WORD FROM
BERLIN TO STOP PLACING GUNS
ON MERCHANTMEN

Washington, Feb. l9.-The seventy
two Americans held prisoner in Ger
many after their capture on the Brit
ish steamer Yarrowdale, are still held,
according to all information in the
possession Of the state department.
Secretary Lansing admitted today
This in spite of the fact that this
government renewed demands for
their release had been forwarded to
Berlin. The dispatch OF this demand
was not confirmed until today.
The Secretary said that a message
had reached the department thru
Spain that the captives would be re-
leased shortly" but this promise has
been made before the department does
not feel that there has been any
marked improvement in the situation
arising over. their prolonged deten-
ton.
Reports that Germany has served
notice on this government that the
arming Of American ships entering
the barred zone about entente c0un-
tries would be considered q hostile act
were denied at the department. Ac-
cofding to press dispatches. the warn
ing was served on President Wilson
last week.
The fate Of the one thousand Ameri-
lcan refugees In rnrki,h tertitOfy stre
a matter OF doubt and will be until
President Wilson. who now has this
entire situation before him for deci-
sion determines upon course to be
pursued The Turkish government
has agreed TO ,neir departure and at
Alexandria, Egypt, are the cruiser
Des Moines and the naval collier
Caesar awaiting orders to proceed to
Beirut and rescue them. The navy
department however, refuses to send
such orders until their Is removed all
possiblitiy OF complications. What ac-
ton the President intends to take has
nut been indicated in any way.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
COUNCIL REISSUES.
sCHL|Tz LICENSE
EXPECTED TRANSFER DID NOT
TAKE PLACE AND MR.. DOW
DELL RETAINS POSSESSION OF
BAR PERMIT - SESSION WAS
BRIEF.

Storms that have lowered over the
city council since conduit systems and
loop pavements became the order OF
the day were not in evidence at this
mornings meeting of the commission
'ers. AS in the old days when peace
and harmony prevailed, the commits
sioaers met to transact their weekly
routine. There were no parties. nor
thrusts with underlying meanings TO
mar the occasion and the olive branch
was everywhere in evidence.
Principal among the business dis
posed of this morning was the reyok-
ing OF an order transferring the
Schlitz' hotel saloon license from j. A.
Dowdell to Alfred Larson. Mr. Dow
dell, who petitoned the councilmen
last week, asking tnat this change be
granted, appeared by counsel and
asked that the action be set aside and
that he the permitted to retain his
liquor permit. Attorney Glenn w
Weese represented Mr.. Dowdell ant
as there were no objections to the pc
tition Mr.. Dowdell was permitted t
retain his license and operate the sa
loon in the South La Sale street
hotel.
Minutes of the preceding meeting
were read and approved, and then the
commissioners voted the semi-monthl,
nay roll of sl.05205 and adjourned
All five men were in their seats whel
! the council was called to order.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
JOHN SCHAFER
GOES TO REWARD

John A. Schafer, aged 16 years, diea
last evening at o'clock at his homo
on 51G Jackson street The deceased
was born In Germany Feb. II, lS4L
He came to this country when a
voung lad and had been engaged In
farming. For several years past he
hod hean retired. Death Is attributed
to the inflrmities Of old age,
He leaves surviving six children
Mrs. Margaret Hottie, OF Manhattan
Kansas, Mrs. Anna HOFFMAN, MRS,
Christ Schomas. Arthur and Dora. OF
this city, and Edward, Of Chicago.
The funeral services will be held
"Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the late home, Rev. Ebert oiIi
clating. Intelment will be made in
Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
PRINTED DENIAL
LEADS TO ARREST
DEPUE ITALIAN TRACED TO OF.
TAWA THRU PUBLISHED STATE.
MENT IN WHICH HE CLAIMED
$1,s6o.4s LODGE FUNDS.

In spite of the fact that Dan Bado-
vinaz. DePue saloon keeper, made
statement that he was not guilty OF alb
sconding with sl,5G0.45, and that this
amount, which he is alleged to have
taken from several Austrian societies,
belongs to him, he was arrested in
Ottawa Saturday night by Officer Stew
enson and a special deputy, James
Hicks, of Spring Valley. and taken
back to Princeton.
Furthermore, Dan says that the
money is his and that he knows most
of his friends would be glad to see
him make long run away with it.
Nevertheless, the former DePue sa-
loon keeper is held in the Bureau
county Jail and will probably be in.
dicted
| Badovinaz has been in Ottawa the
last few days. and wrote a letter to
the DePue Leader In which he sent
them statement to the effect that he
did not abscond with the societies
money This put the authorities on
his trail and Saturday afternoon he
was taken in custody.
The following is the statement that
was made by Badovinaz previous to
his arrest in this city Saturday:
81, the undersigned, hereby declare
myself, that am not missing. or had
any idea of running away. Tue major
ity of the People in DePue know
where am | hope some of my friends
in DePue are not missing with thu
amount OF $1,560.45 which belongs Z
me, and believe that those have tn
most to say. suppose they woul'
} like to see me make long run away
My intention is to have an honest dea
with the public in every respect.
wisn they would not forget my pas
kindness to them.
1T was said that had told m.
wife en- February 6, that | was e0nl
to Ottawa. III. That is a mistake.
telephoned to those parties on Feb
ruary 2, but those parties didn't tel
nv wife about it. Letters followed
after that to different parties in regarC
TO business of the association.
Furthermore it was rumored that
had deserted my wife for over year
| will pay S. reward to any person
who can prove It, am an American
citizen, A years of age; | never swear
have never been arrested in my iii
: and have never had any scrap VIII
, any person, but it seems to me tina
some dishonest people want to make
b an honest man o be dishonest Tha
is very bad policy
T DAN BADOVINAZ.'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
MRS. JAS. HACKETT
DIES IN CHICAGO

Mrs. James Hackett, former Ottawa
resident died Sunday morning at IL
o'clock following an operation for
appendicitis, Mrs Hackett was on
the road to recovery when she took
a sudden relapse.
She leaves surviving, her father,
Martin Kelly, of Chicago, and husband,
James j. Hackett, and one daughter.
Florence, of Chicago, and three sis
ters- Mrs. David Finnigan. OF Valpar-
iso, Ind. Mrs. Richard Halligan, OF
this city, and Mrs, Mae Golden, or
Manitoba, Canada and two brothers
and two hrothers--H, NJ. Kelly, Of
Ottawa and George Kelly, OF Des
Moints. Iowa.
Funeral services viii be held We'd
nesday morning in Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
K. OF c. CONFER
FOURTH DECREE

Two hundred and eIghty.fivc mem
bcrs OF the knights of Columbus from
this state we're given the fourth de-
gree at the La Sale Hotel in Chicago
Yesterday afternoon. B. j. Stanley,
OF this city, joined the ranks Ottawa
ians who attended the services were
Thomas Mcnamara, John Farrell,
Thomas O'Meara, Jerry Madigan and
Bert Bailey. Following the conferr.ng
of the degrees a banquet was held in
tho La Sale Hotel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
E:X IRA
FOURTEEN ENTOMBED IN
COLORDO MINE.

Denver, Colo, Feb. 19--Fourteen
men were entombed in the Oak
dale Coal Mine near Laveta this
morning by the explosion of a
pocket Of gas. Eleven Of the min
ers succeeded in making their es-
cape but three remain behind the
rock fall caused by the explosion.
Rescue parties are digging for the
men. The property is owned by
the Oakdale Mining Company.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
FgREMEN CALLED
TO ARNOLD HOUSE

Sunday evening al $3.50 O'Clock the
firemen were called to the home OF
Henry Arnold. on Pearl street, when
4 burning out chimney threatened
to do damage to the roof OF the house.
No one was at nome at the time
and neighbors sent in the alarm. me
FIRE was checked before any damage
vas done.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
POLICE TAKE
TRIOOF DRUNKS

Three drunks-Roy Quale, John
Larson and Jim Murray.--were taken
into custody Sunday by Officers But
terfeld and Monroe, When arraigned
for hearing this morning their cases
were continued until this evening,
The men will probably serve their
fines out in the city lookup
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
ONE ARREST IS MADE
FIRST CAPTURE lc BELIEVED TO
BE FlUkE-PEEPERS ARE ALSO
BEING KEPT UNDER CLOSE SUR
vEillANcE-MAY RESORT TO
DISCUSSES.

Police dragnets sweeping the city
'or Jack the Huggers and Jack the
Peppers led to the first arrest Satur-
Jay night since the campaign to clear
he streets of morons and others whc
nave been molesting women at night,
began. Whether or not the officers
have the right man will be determined
at a hearing to be held Wednesday
afternoon.
Hello Kid" Is an utterance accrea
tied to the suspect, but to a Free
Trader-Journal representative he
st0utly denied ever having been neal
the Rock Island station or the Colum
bus street bridge, where alleged &C
costings of unescorted ladies have
taken place. He had further proof to
substantiate his claim forsthis reason
the name is being withheld
Il was down town with my brother
in-law and my sister Saturday night
the first time was out of the house
after dark for a week. he said.
may have been in come trouble before
this, hut assure you | had moth me-
to do with this case. MS charged by the
police.
II was with my relatives the great
or part Of tho evening and was away
from them for 0aly quarter or an
hour. During that time was in 8
saloon waiting for my brother-'n-law
who was to meet me there.
The entire story AZ told by the &C
cused man was corroborated by tht
man who married his sister
Denies Guilt to Police.
At the pclice station this Afternoon
he stoutly maintained his innocense
and denies that he followed the wom
en- about. He intimated that ne woult
Ole counter suit against anyone wh'
prosecuted him on that complan H'
appeared to be very much disturbed
over his arrest.
When the hearing comes up peior'
Justice Koenig both sides in the cas'
viii present witnesses. Police author
tiles announce that thoro lnVesuga
tion will be conducted and tnat II III
is found guilty stiff punishment VII
be meted out to him.
Keep ciose Watch
The Saturday night arrest is not De
lieyed by the police to be the man the!
sought. A close eye is being kept up
ON all suspects and ruses are now De
ing invented to capture him. !
worse comes to worse some or I'M
more sylph.like members OF the pc
lice department will be togged Ga
In the regalia OF woman ana sen
forth to "sap" the hugger with nj
genuine little jimmy.
The peppers are also coming in TO
their share Of surveillance and 1t !
within the scope Of possibilities tha
he too will be apprehended.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
FIRE THREATENS
MRS. SMITHH HOME

The home of Mrs. Anna Smith, at
222 East Main street, was threatened
by fire Saturday evening at 1920
o'clock when sparks from the chimney
were showered on the roof.
II was feared for time that Il flro
would result and the department was
summoned. No damage was Incurred
from the sparks.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
SHEEDY IS NEW
K. OF G. DEPUTY

State Deputy Leroy Hackett, of the
Illinois Knights of Columbus, has an
nounccd John Sheedy, grand knight
Of Utica council, as district deputy to
succeed the late Michael J Sheeian, OF
Ottawa. Mr.. Sheedy's jurisdiction in
cludes the councils of Ottawa, Sirea-
tor, Seneca and Utica
James II. McGrail, grand knight or
Calvert council, in La Sale, has been
appointed deputy for the La Sale dis
.rict TO succeed =, j. Rhyme, who held
The cflicc for five years. I suotf
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
ARE '',a na,'.
TOLD LENT RULES

The Lenten rules for all Catholc
churches were given yesterday at the
morning services. The observanccs
during the holy season of Lent were
published a few weeks ago and yes
terday were explained by the Catholic
clergy. Wednesday, February u, Is
the beginning of Lent. Services VIII
be held in the churches on Wednes-
day, Friday and Sunday evenings dur
ing the holy season
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19

hospitality which have been shown me.
My heart is full OF gratitude to those
whose personal friendship has never wa
vered during the trying years OF the war.
"In the last days have received so
many cordial farewell messages that 1t
would be impossible for me to thank all
of them individually.
Countess Bernstorff Joins me in this ex-
preston of our deepest personal gratitude.
II hope that war may be averted and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
Photo by American Press Association.

Photo by American Press Association
The parting words of Count Won Bern
storfr to the newspaper correspondents in
Washington were dictated in an informal
statement, in which he expressed the hope
that war might be averted between this
country and Germany. The statement fol-
lows:
In leaving the United States, after
stay OF eight years, l wish to extend to
my many personal friends my heartfelt
thanks for the great kindness and cordial
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
Paul lrion Seriously III.

Paul lrion' who mas been employed
with Bulger a. koenig for several
years, was seized with an attack Of
paralysis this mcrning at II o'clock
and Is ,eporied to be seriously Ill at
his home Tn Sycamore street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
OTTAWA COUPLE LICENSED
TO WE'D AT PEORIA TO-DAY

Peoria, Feb. 10--A marriage license
was issued here today to Francis
ORourke and Ros A. Sullivan, both Of
Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19

that the old friendly relations between the
United States and Germany Will soon be
restored"
The picture shows Count and Countess
Won Rernstorff on their arrival at Hobo
ken, N. j., before their embarkatlon for
Europe on the Frederick VIII With them
is William ]. Flynn, chief Of the United
States secret service, who took every pos
sible precaution to insure their safe TOUR
ney from Washington to the vessel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19
BOLD THIEF R0BS'
Down TOWN STORE
JOHN WALTER SHOP BROKEN IN
TO EARLY SATURDAY NIGHT
BURGLAR GETS AWAY WITH SIS
IN CASH

In a robbery committed Saturday
evening shortly after & o'clock thieves
entered the tin shop of John Walter at
31o w. Main street and secured 81
from the cash drawer, They gained
entrance to the building, secured their
plunder and escaped in fifteen min
utcs after Mr.. Walter had left the
place. and returned. No arrests have
been made by the police.
At G;15 o'clock Mr. Walter locked
his place of business and at $50 he
returned to find that rear door had
been opened by breaking a pane @
glass and Their lifting the bolt. The
cash drawer was emptied of its con
tents and a light that had been left
burning near the register was extn-
guished by the thieves.
The tinware stock was left un-
touched the men taking only the cash
as their ill.gotten plumber
The police officials were immediate
ly notified and search begun All oi
the railways yards were secured, but
no suspects were taken into custody
by the police.
Local Talent?
Authorities here are inclined to he.
lieye that Inc. job was committed by
some one who was familiar with the
store 1t is believed the robbers
watched Mr.. Walter leave his place OF
business and broke in Immediately af-
ter he was gone.
Tie work, ina some respects, borL
the earmarks of amateurs. The men
were daring in their task however
as there are many people who pass
the shop at that hour in the evening
when The robbery was committed
3tt
lhy Trail Suspect.
~ Sunday and today authorities o
county and city were On the trail o
the men they believed were responsi
Z bic for the robbery The suspect wa
seen in the vicinity Of the Walter shoI
Il few minutes after Mr.. Walter lef
and as he already has a police recor
the deduction is tnat he pulled tn
job" and then made q getaway.
On two previous occasions he wa
! caught In the dragnet and admitte
y his guilt both times. Up to late thl
: afternoon no arrests had been mad,
but It Is believed the police theor.
II it works out successfully. will II
tho guilt on the right party when h
' finally Is brought before the bar
Justice.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19

Flowers will Turn toward an nrtiIl.
clul light just as they do toward HE
sun. ..
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-19

Rain, sleet and snow
tonight. Tuesday colder.
Cold wave.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-04-26

the raising Of $4,000 volunteers, so
as to authorize the president to raise
force of not more than 1000 (or
100000 to 100000 later) for three
years or the duration of the war.
Under this act" the letter con-
tinued, 81 should ask leave to raise,
for immediate service overseas with
the first expeditionary force, an in
fantry division of three three-regi-
ment brigades and one division brl-
gade Of cavalry, together with an
artillery brigade, regiment of en-
gineers, motorcycle machine gun
regiment, the supply service, etc. I
should request the war department
for the detail Of say two officers for
every thousand men. | believe that,
acting under the directions and with
the aid of the department, l could
raise the division and have 1t ready
to begin shipment to France in two
or three months. My idea would be
to have the intensive training In gas
work, bomb throwing, bayonet fight
ing and trench work given in France.
They would then be sent into the
trenches when they were thoroughly