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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

A Manchester, y. Fl. shoe shop
has shipped 5000 pairs of shoes to
Moscow, Russia, by registered mail.
The postage totaled $500. The
shoes Will retail for $12 a pair in
Moscow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

vice. The mans a high priced
ass, he said ungratefully of his
medical adviser. But ne stopped at
bird store and bought a canary
and at dog store and bought a
bull terrier. And the man became
well and nearly human. He ac-
quired new interests. He has form
ed enthusiasts.
We can blow up enthusiasm as
we ian flame Try it this spring
instead of extract of dandeIton root.
iii guarantee it's greater efficacy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
MOTIF

This motif for a sash end may De
simply and quickly done In single
stitches and French knots. The
larger flower centers should be done
in satin stitch and the stems IN out
line Use rope silk or light weight
Worsted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
FILET CROCHET.

These block patterns may be used
in a childs tray cloth. The work
may Dee either hIet crochet or cross
stitch I'M the latter case use
simple shade OF delft blue II dlet
-use No. 40 crochet cotton. The
two patterns completing the set VIII
be given later
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08

ton points that way just now The
long sleeves will continue to be
worn, however.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-08
FILET CROCHET.

The two accompanying block pat
terms for filet crochet complete the
set OF which two have already been
given They may be used as corner
inserts or they may be placed side
by side 10 make an interesting Dor
der.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
$4,000 ASKED FOR
WORK IN OTTAWA
TOWNSHIP R0AOS
TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS
HELD MEETING LAST EVENING
AESTER KORAN NAMED AS
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

At the annual meeting OF the town
ship auditors of Ottawa township last
night Lester Horan was elected town
chip attorney. 10 succeed r. J. Kelly,
who had served in that capacity for
the past six yoara.
The accounts Of the commissioner
OF highways and town supervisors
were audited ana found 10 be salts.
factory The salary of the assessor
was fixed at $40 per day.
A levy Of $1,000 for tho uso in the
township was asked for. an increase
Of 81 300 over the amount levied last
Year The additional sum Is asked be
cause OF the increase in the cost Of
material and improving the road bed
cn Bridge street 10 Madison street.
Bridge street COMPRISES the western
boundary Of he city limits. The sug-
fcstion Of Lester Iiosan's name as
township attorney came as surprise
as ii was not known that he was in
the race for The Office
The township meeting viii be held
next Tuesday Afternoon, at which time
the voters viii other reject or ratfy
the action of the auditors in asking a
s2,20D levy for township expenses dur
INC ihr tigea' vpar Tho meeting will
be held in the court house
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
SPOUSE SAYS LIFE
Of EASE AWAITED
HIM ON MARRIAGE
IA SALE MAN IN ANSWER TO
WlFE'S Blll HINTS HE WAS
PROMISED CONNUBlAL BLISS
WITH "No-WoRk" CLAUSE.

Mrs. Dorothy Seitz, of LA Sale,
was granted divorce this morning
in the circuit court from Peter Seitz,
the man who refused to work after
he married her Seitz, in answer to
his wife's bill, says there was a stipu-
lation after their engagement that he
should never have to do menial work
as long as they were one. Judge Ell.
dredge today ended that agreement,
and 1t now looks as IL Pete will have
to earn his sustenance by the sweat
of his brow.
Both Peter and his good wife havs
passed the meridian OF life and It is
hinted each was looking for a COM
panion when they decided to trol
What was left Of life in the same path.
The pre-nuptial agreement as far as
it concerned the non.labor clause, be-
came irksome to Mrs. Peter, who said
she was forced to earn their living,
whilst Peter revelled in ease and conf
fort.
Besides the non-support charge,
Mrs Seit2 accused Peter of cruelty.
She says that on the day they separat-
ed-February 10th last--Peter hurled
her onto lounge and began choking
her. She screamed for help and
neighbors rushed to her succor. On a
previous occasion Peter, she says,
pummeleA her with his large and man.
nish fists.
When they separated they repaired
to different sections OF the house,
where they lived apart in peace and
harmony, Peter. the wife, told Judge
Eldredge, even did his own cooking,
hut now he will have to get out Of
the house and seek other quarters--or
dimes
The couple was married November
s, 1915. When she signed some pa
pers awaiting her signature Mrs
Seitz said, Il ought to sue MIN for all
mony.s Court attaches read In he'
voice the utter futpity of such a ma
neuver. altho in her complaint sht
ttaiii Peter was capable OF eafnin'
large wages.
Grand Ridge Woman Freed.
! Mrs. Ida ffodgeman. a resident o.
Grand Ridge, this morning was liber
ated from the ties that bound her TO
Carl Hodgeman, after tie couple had
been separated for more than four
years. Mrs. Hodgeman alleged drunk
enness and non-support
The Hodgemans were married on
Christmas day in 1899 and separated
in December, 1918.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
ESCAPE PURSUING
PAPA WHO BLOCKED
WEDDING IN ottawa

Parental objections and the mere
fact that the brides mother phonetl
County Clerk Each not to issue IA mar
riage license to EGna Wittc, seven
teen yea old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs Fred W lite. OF | q Sale, and Fred
Blown, m employe Of the Marquette
Cement Co, did not thwart the young
coupe's marriage plans. Brown and
his bride came to Ottawa for permit
and appealed for marriage licenso,
but County Clerk Bach was obdurate
and refused them a License, in accord
with the mothers warning.
Indaunted by their failure to secure
license here, the couple continued
on to Morris, where there was no
'phone call 10 intercept them, and
were married by justice Of the peace
in that city. III the meantime the
girls father was travelling at post
taste, hoping that he would arrive in
Morris in time to stop the wedding.
Mr.. Witte arrived in Morris olly to
find that he was too late,
The young couple started on their
homeward journey Immediately after
the ceremony. and on their arrival in
La Sale, phoned the brides parents
and announced their marriage,
Upon learning that their daughter
had succeeded in getting married in
spite of their plans, Mr.. a1d Mrs.
Witte forgayc the young couple and
Nelccmod them to her home
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
ANNOUNCE BIRD
STORY WINNERS

SO many good nature stories about
birds were written by the seventh and
eighth grade children that ii was very
hard to choose the best. Wilhelmina
Ovelmans Columbus school probably
showed the broadcast knowledge OF
birds. Lincoln school had the largest
number Of prize essays. Ribbons will
be given to the following.
Charles Sapp, Strawn Trumbo, Reva
Carter, Newell vonckx, Henry Hoenes
Fred Gray. Wilhelmiaa Ovelman, Har
ley White. Ivy Barnttt, Lawrence
Krily, Jnerita willis. Nina Schrader
Maricn Palmer, Wilbur Brown, Loret
ia Grctoncord, Helen Rising, Eleds
Hassley, Edgar Rellrbse. Otis Wat
kins, Mildred Elzer, Jane Cay
Many of these essays we're not pub
lished in the papers because our time
was too limited However, the un
published ones were every bit as good
and interesting as those which did ap,
pear in print
This is the last evening to see the
bird-houses at Clappcr e. Werner Hall.
The owners of these houses are re-
quested to call for them Monday
Prize money for the high school
houses will be sent to Raymond Frank
enhauser. Grade school children may
receive their prizes at the Library on
Monday ~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Tho Walking Stespls.

At Hoywell church, in Wales, an OLD
bell is kept which was used In n move
way to call people to worship The po
sition of the church causing any bel
rllng there to be inaudlble In some
parts Of the town, a perlpatetic ringer
used to be employed. whose perform
ances were thus described: "A lcathci
strap is suspended round his neck, anc
4 large and heavy bell attached to Il
which rests upon cushion buckles
over his knee Thus accoutered. h,
traverses the town Iingllng his bell tc
the surprise Of those who are unac
qunlntcd with the custom. Tho walk
Ing stcoplc,' he was called by tn
townspcople.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
CALL ON PUBLIC TO
SUPPORT MOVEMENT
FOR SERVICE STATION

In calling upon the public to helT
the Drama Club in its plans for a pub
lie service building, the following has
been submitted to the Free Trader
Journal in support of the movement
and as an argument for united sup
port to make the enterprise success
Ottawa has felt the need of pub
lie service station for a lolg time
This need is especially strong during
the warmer months OF the year when
the city is visited by motorists from
nearby towns and in fact from all over
the country. If we wish to remain on
the map ald stand for hospitality and
courtesy this longl want should be
met in some way. :
7The Ottawa Drama Club has given
four successful plays, the proceeds
fro mwhich have been used for public
beneht in one way or another. The
Club this year feels that it would like
to devote the proceeds OF the annual
play towards visible, tangible good
so chose to work ON the idea Of u pub
lie service station.
AS nucleus the Club will have
the proceeds from their play, minus q
sufficient amount to give the Gnu
dren's Xmas Party which is looked
forward to by so many expectanl
Youngsters that it could not be abol
ished.
In Decatur ST. was realized
from the sale of magazines and news
papers. What has been done ear
be done Everyone can help add tc
this fund by saving all their newspa
pers aud magazines until further in
formation Is given regarding them
Plans are now under way respecting
the collection, storage etc, OF paper
and wien perfected will be given out
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
.F|REMEN ARE BUSY;
. ANSWER To 8 CALLS
DEPARTMENT SUMMONED TO
LEVY RESIDENCE LAST EVEN
iNG--TWO Calls THIS MORN
ING.

Three fires in the last twenty-four
hours kept the firemen busy. AT GAS
o'clock Friday evening the department
was summoned to South Ottawa. to
the residence of Arthur Levy. at GAS
State street, when bon fire got be-
yond control No damage was incur
red. The blaze was extinguished by
the use of chemicals.
At l1:40 O'Clock this morning the
department was called TO the Kenney
elevator on North La Sale street,
when sparks causedla roof fire. The
blaze was extinguished by use of
chemicals. The loss was estimated at
s..
A weed fire at the home of Mrs.
Amelia Eissel. at 919 Canal street this
morning at 1916 o'clock was the cause
Of much excitement. The blaze spread
very rapidly and the help of the dc.
partment was called for Fire Fore.
man Stevenson and his aids succeed.
ed in queliing the flames before any
serious damage was done.
With today. the last day of the
month the firemen have answered ten
calls. During the month OF February
eighteen calls were answered, which
was 1917 record for any one month
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
A Cheerful Liar,

One time the late ameer of Afghanis-
tan asked the English diplomatic agent
ut his court to give description amid
n circle of Afghan boys Of the largest
gun In England. The Englishman dc.
scribod the 100 ton gun. and when he
had finished the ameer observed to his
admirIng subjects, II have seen n gun
rhc cartridge Of which was as large NJ
The gun which has just been described
to you II would never do for MI
anleer to be astonlshed, much less tr
confess himself beaten.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
REV. ROY MERRIFlELD
WEDS AMBOY LADY

Rev. Roy Merriield, third son OF
Mrs. A. II. Merrfield, of Chicago, was
married on the Gath inst, at Amboy
Illinois, to Miss Jeannett Vaughn, al
the home of her parents in thai city
The wedding was very simple one
on,y the members Of the families OF
the young couple being present. Mrs
A. n. Merrifield, mother of the groom
was unable to be present owing to i'll
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs Merrifield will go al
once to Geneseo, where Mr.. Merritield
has accepted the pastorate of the lead
ing Congregational church of that
city.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Anciants Used Few Adieotives.

The plethora Of adjectlves In modern
literature contrasts with the abstinence
of the ancicnts In this respect. A con
tributor to the Italian review, Minerva,
with time to spare, has made count
of substantives and adjectives in the
works of Vergil, Dante and Leonardo,
In the second book OF the "Aeneid. "
which contains the fall of Troy, there
are 1857 nouns and $50 adjectives. 1r
Dante's "Divina Commedia," out Of tye
0,215 adjectives which 1t contains opls
seventeen are in the superlative, TNsc
are facts from which the tyro In lgerni
ture may well draw moral. --Phrls'
tian Science Monitor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
ONLY SMALL CROWD
AT BENEFIT SHOW

w spite Of The fact that william
owen, one Of the country best Shake
gpcrcan actors presented the third act
of the Merchant of Venice at tho
Gaycty theatre last evening in "A benc.
fit for Joserl Kelly. only small
crowd was present About 500 was
rea lied as a fund to assist the forne;
Ottawa actor and this amount will
help Mr.. Kelly, Manager Lewis dtn'
ated his theatre and actors, musicial7
and stage workers their services. and
newspapers their space IN m effort tc
make the benefit the success il deserv
ed to be.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
tHectuslIy Suspended.

Only one dog has ever had the audac.
ity to enter parliament during the pro.
teedinss A hundred years ago the
lords were thrown into CONSERVATION
by dogs entry. Lord North was ad
dressing the house, and the dog
promptly proceeded to bark furiously
at him. Lord North, considerably up,
set, moved that the member who vas
mterrupting him should be suspended
Thereupon the dog was driven ont and
suspended IN such manner that he
never interrupted again. London Opin.
ion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

Before artificial tfth wcrc create
deficiencies had to Pc made good by
the real article, so bdy snatchcrs raw
aged The cemeteriJ mt night. breaking
no the laws of H. dead to extract
their teeth TO selfo dentists for inser
ton In live mclJ mouths. An army
Of these glouls followed Wellington''
army They wFc licensed as suffers
but once night kll out came their nip
pers, aud hcybrowled over the battle
field extractil} the teeth OF the deaf
or dying. Il I.Vdon Mall.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
IMPENDING STRIFE
MAY HOLD Up WORK
ON DEEP WATERWAY
DECLARATION OF WAR WOULD
CAUSE SUSPENSION OF ALL
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT or
ILLINOIS RIVER.

War developments at Washington
may cut an important figure in
waterway legislation in Illinois.
According to one view, a war dc
claration would result in suspendins
all action by the Illinois legislature on
this projecl and the shelving of wa
terway measures until conditions be-
came more normal
An exactly opposite view Is taken
by others. With this country actively
at war, it is cOntended the necessity
fer abundant avenues of transporta'
tion would be emphasized. In way,
this has already been demonstrated
in the embargoes and other forms
of congestion that have gripped the
railroads of this country
Would Aid Troop Movement.
IF war was declared by the United
States said prominent Ottawa en-
thusiast of river development Such
step might hasten action at Spring
fed on this plan for a deep waterway,
connecting the great lakes with the
Mississippi river, and opening new
channel to the Gulf of Mexico. The
United States might in time find this
| proposed Illinois waterway of vast i'm
portance in the movement of troops
and supplies, or In the transportation
FUf uther freight"
4 Nothing has been heard Of water
way legislation at Springfield. NJ
word has been received as to whei
\ the bill will come tp for hearlnh
Nothing Known Here.
Ottawa hackers of Governor Dunno.
mo. 3" plan for rehabilitating the II
linoOis river, are awaiting develop
ments in the latest phase assumed by
the waterway question since war with
| Germany seems almost certainty
They contend that now is the time
for Illinois TO get busy and proceed
with its task of deepening and pre-
pairing the Illinois for navigation.
For the movement OF grains, provis-
ions and other war necessities Il
practical waterway thru Illinois, they
contend, would be invaluable to the
government, and for this reason, if for
no other. the war department should
Immediately place its sanction upon
the plans as adopted by the Illinois
Legislature, for which $4,000, COO have
already been appropriated by tho
state, to be spent out of its own funds
and without any government aid
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
ALEX GRAY LEASES
MRS. BOYLE BUILDING

Alex Gray, son.inlaw Of Mrs. Peter
Boyle, has leased Mrs 3uyle's prop
erty at the corner Of Marquette and
Columbus streets and viii open a gro.
Gerry store and ice cream soda parlor,
Mrs. Boyle will retain the apartment
on the second floor of the building.
Mr.. Gray will have a flrst-class cs-
tablighment aud will give particular
attention to both principal depart
ments.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
What's gone ard what's past halp
should be past grief Shakespeare.
why He Asked.

boy asked one Of his fathers
r1ests who his next door ncighbor was
and when he ard hissnamc asked II
thc gentleman was not fool.
"No. my little friend" said the guest,
ebp is not fool, but very sensible
man But why did you ask the Ques-
tion?'
"Why." said the little boy, my
mother said the other day that you
were next door ioa fool, and ! wanted
Ia know who lived next door to you.
The guest retired. London Tit-Bits
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Just a Suggestion.

Before a man is hired to work at GER
tain munitions plants he is required to
give a complete account Of himself and
to answer a series of printed questions
on a regular form.
The most important question OF all
appears at the head of each pedigree
form. 1t is printed In bold fnced type
and inquires, Where shall we ship
your remains?"
Many a prospective workman gets
'rold feet" when this significant IN
cury greets his eyes.--New York Sun,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
DOPE FIEMD LODGED
IN THE COUNTY JAIL.

b. ]. Downey. dope fend, who
claims his home is in Aurora, was
lodged In the county Jail this morning
following his arrest in Sheridan. by
Deputy Sheriff Barrett
powney frightened The residents Of
that village and last evening fell from
the haymow at the William Small
farm lie viii be treated here and ~
ihe event that he does not improve be
will be committed TO hospital at Wat
ortown for treatment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
BENEFIT FOR co. G.
PLANNED BY ". R. c.

The Wonlan's Relief Corps are plan
ming for benefit salP of handker
chiefs and aprons ApN q to create
an emergency fund ff the Company
C boys. On the samf date an exhipi
ton will be given bf children OF the
athletic league undf the direction OF
Miss Laura Eustiy and the proceeds
viii he given to hc fund of the Wo
mans Relief Corps.
The public Is asked to assist in the
work,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

Washil gton, the first president, was
inauguratnd April 30, 1850. The cere-
mony was delayed several days while
congress disputed as to whether tho
chief magistrate should have such title
as "hs excellency." ''his hlghness' or
the like. 1t was decided that he should
be simply "the president of the United
NtatpS."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

Al the Contresationf church
Sunday evening there WI be shown
a new film in three REDS Of scenes
from the life Of Christ, untitled The
Shadow Of Nazareth. . This is a
new film featuring thd famous Eng
lish actors, Constance trawley and
Arthur Maudc Thet will be sew
eral musical number5
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
Clip Finley Home.

Gipson i'.nlcy VINO apcnt the past
several weeks in Florida, arrived
homo Friday night While he was
gone, Mr.. F'in;ey was awarded Q
Chevrolet automobile that was given
away during an Elks' carnival. Get
ting good bid on the machine ht
disposed OF It, returning home witt
his pocket full OF bills Of large don
omination--enough to cover his ex
penses for the trip.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
FIVE FEATURE ACTS FoR
SUNDAY THEATRE GOERs

Flye Stellar acts Of vaudeville, fea-
turing the winter garden revue is of
fered by Manager Harry Lewis for his
patrons Sunday. Mr. Lewis announces
that the bin Is the highest price ever
offered and tic bill ig guaranteed
The winter garden revue comes d.
rect from McVickers theatre, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
At tho Reception.

Said He-They tell me you are an au,
thorfty on flowers. Said She--Oh. hard.
ly an authority. although have made
a study Of them. Said Howell, what
would be the result If blooming idiot
was to mate with society bud ?-Ex
change.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31

Constituent Il worked hard for you
and deserve some reward Mayor
Some reward. Didn't | stake hands
with YOU twice in publlc--before the
election p Exchange
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
JUDGE LARDlN REPORTED DYING

Probate Judge Albert T, Lardin IS
critically i'll and his death is expected
momentarilv. Members Of the family
are at his bedside,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
NO MEETING ASKED BY
CONTRACTORS OR
EMPLOYEES.
LEAVE WORK TONIGHT
UNION WORkMEN CANNOT BE
EMPLOYED BY MEMBERS or
CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOY
ERS' ASSOCIATION.

Ottawa union men will leave thor
work this evening and may not return
TO their posts for several days. No
settlement has been effected between
the plumbers and their employers,
thereby throwing other men in dibor-
ont unions out Of work, making the
strike general. No conference he's
been asked for by the union heads or
members of the contractors and EN-
ployers' association, according TO both
narties. John J. Dougherty president
OF the Contractors and Employers as
socialien when interviewed by a Free
Trader-Journal reporter this morning
stated that he did not know how long
the strike would last or when another
meeting would he held with tAe houc
Of adjusting difference.
Men viii Work.
The strike order does not acriouslY
affect all of the union men. Outside
contractors, who pay the union scale
and who are not members of the Con
tractors and Employers association
can hire unicn workmen in every Inc
Union men. however cannot work Tor
the firms thai are members OF the
Contractors and Employers ass0cla-
tion.
The plumbers are asking for q ttiy
cent increase for the FIRST year ana
another fifty cent increase per day for
The second year. Employers, II Is sad
are wiiIin4fto cenceae the lacrosse 4 4
the first year. but ask that work agree
mcpts bo signed for two years with
only fifty cent increase.
The national union OF the plumbers
have been notified Of The tleup and
Save written Secretary O'Regan to the
effect that they can place six men ~
work Immediately at Gary, Indiana.
A walkout will take laborcrs, plaa,
tercrs, hricllaycrs, timers, paintetG
and plumbers from their post Afo1i
four hundred men will be indirectly #.
focted Brlcllayors ut WORK on iacto I
les and for outside contractors VIII
moi be affected by The strike order 10
that not great number Of men " y
be thrown out Of employment
Members Of the hricklayers' union
held their regular meeting last even
ing, hut no action in regard To lhc
strike situation was taken An early
settlement has been predicted by TO h
sides in the question
The increased asked by lie lahorers'
painters, plasicrs, bricklaycrs and car.
poptcrs has been agreed upon The
carpenters, however, have workins
agreements that do not expire untlI
the first Of May.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-31
THE WEATHER

Unsettled with probably
showers tonight. Sunday
partly cloudy and cooler.