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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
A COM M UNlCATION.

July 10, 1917
To the Free Tradcr-Journal.
Gentlemen:
| think some acknowledgements
should be made by the press to those
persons who donated their services
ana enabled the local board here to
complete their work last week note
IN the Chicago papers that a majority
OF the boards in Chicago have not
been able to complete their work yet.
II in your comments upon the work
of the local board or the draft. YOU
can incorporate il please state that
the following persons gave valuable
assistance in the local board in get
ting out the lists ON time.
Mr.. w W. Nash
Mrs. W. W. Nash,
MI. G.. K Beatty
Mr. ID. G. Cairns.
Miss Alice Ames.
Miss Sylvia NJ Barton,
Miss Margaret NJ, Corrigan.
LESTER IT, STRAWN.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
WILL PARK AUTOS
ON PRIVATE GROUND

Men are at work today preparing a
private parking grounds for autos. at
the east side of the Ottawa township
high school, Heretofore 1t was neces-
sary to park autos on east Main street.
Crushed stone is being placed on the
high school ground and an ideal PARK
ing place being built under the direc.
ton of John Montgomery. superin-
tendent of buildings and grounds.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
NEW LIBERTY LOAN
IS BEING PLANNED

Washington, July ia new wal
loan of $4,000. 100000, the second in.
stallment Of the liberty loan of 1917
will be offered to the public at ~
per cent, on September Is, 1t was
learned at the treasury today Al
ready officials are laying the ground
work for floating the huge issue the
largest ever offered in the history of
American financing
This issue will dispose of the en-.
tire amount of war bonds authorized
by congress $5,0O0,0OC, 900. As soon
as the loan is completed treasury Of
ficials and congressional leaders will
begin work on new war bond pro.
gram which will result in the voting
OF another big credit, probably .arg.
er than the present one, next spring,
II the war at that time has not come
to an end.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
BIG PRIZE ON HEAD
OF ORLEANS CAPTAIN

Paris, July 10-A graphic story OF
the destruction of the armed United
States steamship Orleans by Ger
man submarine, revealing for the first
time that the Kaiser had set price
OF $4,000 marks upon the head OF
Captain Allen Tucker, was told here
today by survivors who have just ar.
rived.
Ofilcers of the submarine with drawn
revolvers tried to find Captain Tuck
er to kill him. but were frustrated.
The captain had a narrow escape
from drowning as we'll as from death
at the hands of the Germans.
As the Orleans took the final plunge
the submarine came to the surface
and started to circle around the life
boats. When it reached the second
officers beat ii could be seen that five
German officers, with automatic ser.
vice pistols in their hands. were stand
ing on the deck
The commander called OUT
Have you got the captain in that
boat?"
No" replied the second officer, Il
think he went down with the ship"
The German officer cursed spitefulIy
In English or a while then answered.
There is a price of "a 900 marks
on his head and we want him"
Those on the submarine examined
every one In the boats closely until
they were satisfied the captain was
missing and then they made off very
angry at their loss of a rich money
prize.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
SPANISH MARQUIS
ATTACKED AND SHOT

Madrid, July l0-An attempt was
made here today 20 assassinate Mar
quis Ortipa, former Spanish Minister
of Commerce.
Senior Cabelle, q former deputy fired
SIX shots at the Marquis outside Of
re Spanish credit bank. Two took
elect but the wounds are not consid-
cred serious.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Mcnamara
have returned to their home in Chi
cago. after spending weeks visit
at the Mcnamara home in West OF
tawa.
Joseph Kelly Gustav Schwartzbach,
Peter +. Boyle and Edward J Barrett
left for Chicago this morning. where
they will visit for several days.
Paul Roberts, son of DR.. and Mrs.
Roberts. dislocated his right should
or Saturday evening while using some
of the gym" apparatus at the high
school.
Emmett Kelly is employed at the
Geiger grocery while employees of
that store are on their vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cantwell re-
turned to their home in Blue Island,
after weeks visit at the home of
Mrs. Mary Mcnamara, in West Otia.
wa.
W. ID. Duncan is transacting bust.
ness in Chicago for few days.
William Holloway. of Chicago, is
spending few days with Ottawa rela-
lives Mr. Holloway is employed with
the Pullman Car Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wetzel, of
Rock Island, are the guests at the
home Of DR. and Mrs. f. A. Kelly, of
this city.
Miss Mary Klein is visiting with
relatives in Piper City, Illinois, for
few days.
Henry G. Gambler. business man.
ager for the Peoria Musical College,
is here for few days visit with OF
tawa relatives.
j. NJ. DeBolt, of Wodron. has pur-
chased the Joseph Gay residence on
Illinois avenue.
Rev, Joseph Kelly. Of Moline, and
Rev, Gildea, of Princeton, visited a
few days with Ottawa friends. They
are motoring to New York.
Ray Montgomery returned to Chi
cago, after short visit with Otta-
wa relatives.
James f. Farrell. secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. is transacting
business in Chicago today.
Henry Diamond, of Peoria, former
Ottawa boy called on friends in this
city this morning.
Hubert Breem. of Streator, was an
Ottawa visitor this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Callahan. of
Springfield, are spending a few days
with Ottawa relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Collins and
daughter Irene, of Yorkvile, motored
to Ottawa this morning.
John Knox. of Streator, was an
Ottawa visitor yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Lewis re-
turned to their home in this city after
spending the past month with rela-
tiyes in Galesburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Madigan have
moved from their residence on Clay
street to Jackson street.
Miss Loretta Farmer returned to
her home in Streator after a few days
visit with Miss Agnes Fox
Miss Florence Hitter. who is on her
vacation. left this morning for Milwau.
kee,o where she viii visit
William Hawks has returned to his
home in Bennington. Vermont, after a
twF weeks visit with Ottawa rela
tives
Miss Pearl Baron, of Streator, was
an Ottawa visitor this morning.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

\ London physician says that talln~
hair and badness may often be trace
to infection from pet dogs Every hI;r
expert he says, knows that in uin'
out of ten cases the premature los, q
hair is due to dandruff. That ee3l
lion often results from the presence o..
microbes whose great source is the dog
Ordinary cleansing with soar or shaA.
200 preparations is Of practically u,
use, but simple antiScpticS. such a.
horic ointment, usually bring about IL
speedy cures As a preventive mcasur
dispense with the dog
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
Society Notes.


Melville W. Clark. former Ottawa al.
torney, and now IN training at the OF.
licers Reserve Corps at Fort Sheri-
dan, was married Saturday afternoon
to Miss May Johnson, OF Little Rock.
Arkansas The marriage occurred in
Chicago while Mr. Clark was on a
leave OF absence Mr.. Clark met Miss
johnson while student at Ann Ar
Dor Michigan. Miss Johnson was
then attending school for girls at
Ypsi.anti, Michigan. The groom is
the son Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Seymour
Clark of Deer Park township. Mrs.
Clark Will reside at Highland Park
while her husband is in training.
The annual outing for Knights of Co
lumbus is now being held at Glen
Park. All of the cottages have been
taken, and an exceptionally large
number are camping at the popular
place.
:. :. !.
Miss Anna Murray and VIM. Shau-
bel of Joliet We're married Sunday ait
ernoon at St COLUMBIA parsonage by
Rev. Dean Quinn. They were attend
ed by Miss Ann Schiller and John
Murray, brother OF the bride The
young couple are spending their
Honeymoon in Chicago and will make
their home in Joliet. where the groom
is employed. =
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
RED CROSS SPREAD
IN CL.APPER HALL

Rcd Cross Unit No 2 tomorrow and
Thursday will be hostesses at public
dinners 20 be served in Clapper &
Werner hail. A glorious repast is be
Ing prepared to which everybody is
invited. Az funds will be given to
the Red Cross All cooking will be
home made NGueh said
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
FRENCH BOAT SUNK
WITH LOSS Of 81

Paris, July 1C-The French steam.
ship CaledOnien has been sunk in the
Mediterranean sea by mine or sub.
marine with the loss of 81 lives. News
OF the destruction Of the ship was
given out here today. She was sent
down on June 30. There were 431
persons on board Of whom $50 escap.
ed
The Caledonien was owned by the
Messageries Marttimes and hailed
hailed from Marseilles. She displaced
$3.50 tons ssi.s4 .sss's.-s..A
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
Notice to Bidders.

Bids will be received by The under
signed until Friday, July 20, 1917, at,
. O'Clock a. m. for excavating and
back filling trench for water mains as
per specifications on file in city office,
". W. CURTIS,
City Clerk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

When Baby was SICK, We gave her
Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for
C;storia.
When she became Miss, she chung to
Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
Lawn Social.

The ladies' Of st. Francis church
will give lawn social on the lawn of
st. Francis church, Wednesday even
ing, July II. Ice cream and cake.
Everybody invited.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

Corn No white, $l.1a; No. 3 vel
low, $1.70 No mixed, $40.
Oats No white, $G6lsc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
VALLEY B. B |. ASSN.
PRESENT EXCELLENT
YEARLY STATEMENT
ChAS GEiGER Is ELECTED PRESl.
DENT OF ASSOClATION-DIREC.
TORS ARE CHOSEN FOR ANoTH.
Err TERM.

year of prosperity has marked the
growth of the Valley Building x Loan
Association. judging from the spIend
Id reports presented last evening. by
secretary, Fred A. Hathaway and
treasurer. Al. f. Schoch at their
twenty-eighth annual meeting.
The report showed assets totaling
to the amount of $307 .790.3l, with a
net gain OF over 100000 from last
years report.
The stock accounted for shows 1895
shares in force, which is a gain of
1867 shares.
The association matured 2i3 shares
paying $24, 300 to stock holders A
general Increase of business in all
lines Of the association was shown.
The three directors whose terms ex-
pired were reelected They were .
William d. Duncan, William Colwell.
and George NJ Trimble.
Increase Capital Stock.
One OF the important measures com.
Ing up at the meeting last evening was
the doubling of the capital stock. The
association adopted an amendment 10
the charter and by laws increasing
the capital stock to two million dol
lars
AT the meeting of the stockholders
a meeting was held to elect officers
by the directors and the following
were chosen
President Charles Geiger.
Vice President William Colwell
Secretary Hathaway.
Treasurer-Albert +. Schoch
Attorney-Ractor G. Hit.
AT this meeting sixty-six series of
stock matured was ordered paid
New Series Opened.
The secretary reported that series
number 1l3 was open for subscription
and that a large amount had been tan.
on. The association has proposed re
markably well the last year and there
Is every indication that the ensuing
period will be banner one.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

The Paris Louvre was originally II
royal residence in tile reign uf nago.
bert, in G1s.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

mere viii be regular meeting Of
the Daughters of Isabelle this eve,
ming al *. Of G. hall at $ o'clock.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

WANTED--A strong woman or man
to clean house. Apply at Real Es.
tate office of w. B. Pussy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free Trader Journal by w. f..
Etnyre, member Chicago Board OF
Trade, Moloney Building. Phone l041.
Correspondent Lamson Bros, e. Co,
Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

FOR SALE--Currants. Full suarts,
excellent stock, phone 66GY.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

WANTED-An experienced waitress
at the Starved Rock Hotel.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10
RUTHLESS DRIVE IS
RED CROSS PLAN FOR
GAINING MEMBERS
TENT TO BE PITCHED IN COURT
HOUSE LAWN FOR DOLLAR RE.
CRUlTs AND FOR RECRUITS IN
COMPANY C.

Ottawans who have failed so far in
doing their bit by joining the Red
Cross, are 10 be constantly reminded
as they proceed with their daily rou-
tine that there is one little chnre they
must dispose of before their minds are
at rest.
A ruthless campaign of publicity Is
n the oiiing and by tomorrow or
Thursday at the latest large naring
signs will herald to the city that there
is campaign afOut for 3 900 mem.
bership in Ottawa. Street banners will
be used en- the principal stems" of
the loop.
To Erect Ballyhoo Tent.
In its ruthless fight for membership
the local branch is going to carry It's
drive into the very heart of the cIty
A tent s,to be erected in the Court
House lawn that will be used Jointly
by the campaign managers for dollar
recruits and by Company c for army
recruits.
This tent will be used for ballyhoo
purposes when the need requires and
megaphone artists will keep pedas-
TRANS in touch with all the Red Cross
arguments.
Captain Woodward and Lieutenanis
Raymord and Milligan viii be on hand
to accept cnlistments Of men who are
anxious to get in where the fighting
is good and the soldering at its best.
The tent will be the central Inter.
est spot and, as there will be some.
hing going on there practically ali
the time, great crowds will gather
round it, The headquarters" will be
located on The norm lawn of the Court
House
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

FOR SALE-A good driving team. G.
A. Meckinstock. Phone G5S.K.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-10

Chicago, Ill, July 10, 1871.
Open. High. Low. Close.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
EXTENDING TRADE OF JAPAN
Steamship Line About to Be Estab-
iished Between That Country and
Brazil Has Deep Purpose.

Akira Toshima, who IS, as might
be supposed from his name, a Jap
anese, has been in Brazil for nine
years studying all its industrial af-
fairs. He is the representative of
the two great transportation COM
ipanies of Japan and has now left
for home by way Of the United States
to put in operation his plan for
establishing steamship line between
Japan and Brazil. The first steamer
is expected to leave Japan next Feb
ruary, carrying 900 emigrants in ad-
dition to its freight cargo. Arrange
Iments have been made, it is said,
to send to Brazil every year 5000
japanese to be employed in accord
ance with government regulations in
agricultural work. It is expected
that the establishment of this. line
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
THE HAPPlEST ERA.

DR.. James j. Walsh of New York
spoke on The Happiest Era in HUI
man History recently. He so de-
scribed the thirteenth century, call
ING attention to the good wages and
low prices of that age, the holidays
and the leisure to enjoy life. 1t
was the century of architecture and
literature. Contrasting it with the
present age, Doctor Walsh regarded
the twentieth century as almost the
unhappiest in human history.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01

empted from British army service
by the tribunals is given in the case
of the curator of a butterfly collec-
ton worth $25O,OO0, owned by a
wealthy coal mine magnate and des-
tined to be turned over to the public
some day. Professor Poulton of Ok
ford said that to leave the collec-
ton without competent head would
be national disaster and his opinion
prevailed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01

VIII result Ill TIE uso III DruzrI OF
large quantities of japanese manu-
features in addition to the toys and
fancy articles which have heretofore
been the chief articles of export to
the South American country.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
NOTHING DOING.

"Put your car up for the winter
yet?''
"No. I'd like to, but none of
the pawnbrokers is willing to lend
me any money on it."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01

Wifey-It's remarkable how many
men are anxious to leave home and
engage in war.
Hubby-Yes; some people never
seem to know when they have enough
of anything.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
LADDER NEEDED.

Lady-We always keep the hose
ready in case of Zeppelin raid.
Visitor-But, surely, my dear, it
would never reach them at the height
they fy.-Punch.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
STEWARDS MUST LIVE.

Knicker-Smith regards himself
as the steward of his wealth.
Bocker-That's just the trouble !;
he expects tips.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
EXACTLY.

'What is the first step to take
when you want to give big blow
out?"
"Raise the wind"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
COULDN'T BE SPARED FOR WAR.

Perhaps the most remarkable
Ground on which man has been ex-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
USUAL PLACE.

81 found myself in a pickle this
morning"
"Whereabouts?"
ON a family jar"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
TIED DOWN.

Singleton-They say that mar
riage is tie.
Wedmore-You'll find it SO if you
get roped in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-10
NEED OF MEN
IN NAVAL RESERVE
Enreiiment IL For Period of Four
I Yeare.

Capt. Henry Langworthy, assistant
enrolling officer on active duty and
lieutenant in the Naval Reserve force,
in speaking of the need of men for the
service at this time, made the fol-
lowing state Monday Enrolment Of
men IN the Naval Coast Defense re-
serve for the Second Naval district of
the seaman's branch is especially
needed at this time and also in the
artificers branch. The enrolment is
for a period Of four years. subject to
tional emergency. During peace times
active service is optional; but to be
confirmed in rank or rating or for pro-
motion to higher grades three months
active service is required during the
four years. The active service can
be taken at any time in one period
Of three months or in four periods OF
three weeks each.
ION passing examination men are
given two months base pay of their
rating in addition to regular retainer
pay Pay begins on day of active ser
vice, whether in peace times or in war.
Upon rating for active service men
are given $50 uniform gratHity which
is increased to $50 in time of war.
There are many other advantages
vent explaining at this time. Men
who have had some experience with
boats or any type OF marine engines
are preferred. but any man between
the ages of is and As is eligible for
enrolment. From 16 to Is the consent
of parents or guardians is required.
Those enlisted in this branch of
the service are exempt from all other
military duty"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-10

The regular meeting OF the Mems
club was held Monday evening in the.
guild room of St. Andrews church with
one of the largest number present at
any meeting of the club. The regular
routine of business was transacted
and the reports read and accepted. 1t
was voted to extend the sympathy of
the club to the family OF John W. Nc
kinney. Afr. Mckinley being in the
hospital, having undergone an opera
ton recently. 1t was also voted to
send a floral piece to the funeral OF
". G. Baker, who was a member Of
the club.
Following the business session, Rev.
Charles H. Evans Of Akita, Japan, adj
dressed the men on the subject Present
lay japan and What We Can Do for
Them Mr.. Evans portrayed the true
relat ton between this country and
Japan with convincing fairness. Rev.
Mr.. Evans has spent 22 years in Japan
and understands the people of that
country and their attitude toward us
thoroughly. The speaker begins his
return trip to Japan today (Tuesday).
Rev. Mr.. Evans was introduced by
Mayor Allyn L. Brown.
A P. MacDougan rendered several
vocal solos and Master Alfred Kearney
played several corner solos. These
artists were forced to respond to sew
eral encores. The usual refreshments
were served by the committee In
charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-10
APRIL MEETING OF
THE HOME CHAPTER.
Industrial Committee Reports Having
Sent Clothing to Backus Hospital.

The April gathering Of Home chap
ter of the Kings aughters, held Mon
day afternoon at the Johnson home,
called together So members and was a
Silver Cross meeting. A number read
their favorite selections from the Sill
yer Cross magazine and a silver col
lection was taken. The leader. Mrs.
Louis o. Potter, told of her recent visit
to the Willing Workers circle in Haz-
ardvilie. A tribute was paid to the
memory of Mrs. Mary Jewett, past vice
president for three years.
The industrial committee reported
sending II pieces of baby clothes, be-
sides towels and pillow cases, to Back
US hospital. A letter of thanks was
read in Acknowledgements. The ques-
ton was discussed of offering the ser
vices of the chapter for war relief
through the National League for Wom-
ans Service, the Red Cross or the To-
cal hospital. Two new members were
admitted and four names proposed to
be acted upon at the May meeting. The
ladies sewed on patchwork during the
afternoon.
A delicious supper of sandwiches.
coffee and veriety of cake was served
by these ladies: Mrs. John Turner,
Mrs John Trankla, Mrs. Henry Wood
ward. Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. Sidney
Williams, Mrs. Charles Worthington
Mrs. Russell Woodward, Mrs. William
Woodman. Mrs. William Witte, Miss
Maria Briggs. Mrs. J. c. Atterbury and
Mrs. Agnes Blackburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-10
LINER WILLEHAD TO
HAVE NEEDED REPAIRS
Complete Inventory of Seized Boats
Contents Is Now Being Made.

1t was reported on excellent au-
thority Monday that a complete inven-
tory of the contents of the North Ger
man Lloyd liner Wiliehad is in pro
gress with a view to determining the
precise condition of her engines, ma
chinery and other equipment 1t is
also stated that repairing of the dis
abled parts viii begin Immediately.
When questioned as to the accuracy
Of these reports, Collector of Customs
James L. McGovern said that, acting
under instructions from Washington,
he could neither affirm or deny them.
He declined absolutely to give out any
statement for publication in relation
to the seized German vessel.
1t is known. however, that the guard
at the terminal and in charge of the
liner has not been increased since Fri
day morning when the Willehad was
taken possession of by Collector Nc
Govern in behalf of the United States.
The same men from the Coast Guard
academy and the Second regiment are
doing duty there. Visitors are not only
unwelcome in the vicinity, but they
are forbidden to approach the imme-
date neighborhood of the terminal or
the Willehad.