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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
CASTOR Ave. & 3rd st.
Rev. H. A. kunkle, MA,
Ard Sunday After Epiphanv

3rd Sunday After Epiphany
S. s. at $3.50 a. m. Superintendent,
Mr.. ]. shafferman, superintendent of
Primary department, Miss Bessie By
er. Pianist, Miss Emma McKowen.
A special appeal to the adults since
children under 16 years are deprived
of the s. s. privilege.
Morning worship at 10:45 a. M.
Theme: "The Power OF the Holy
pirit." (Third article of the Creed)
Jr. G. 3. omitted on account OF Board
of Health restriction.
Sr. Endeavor at $3.50 p. IN. Let this
be equal or superior to last Sundays
meeting. Leader, Miss Edna Baker.
Evening service at 1880 p. m.
Theme: 'Home Missions and the Inn
migrant" Special music.
Bible study and prayer hour, We'd
nesday at 7:45 p m. Theme ON pray
er continued. Catechetical class on
Friday evening, January &c, at 3 p. m.
The public cordially invited.
DIAMOND STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
w. o. Reed, Pastor
$3.50 q, ms Bible school-only Adult
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
Your Ship
Has Come IN

Suppose you should read
on page one Of this paper
tonight that a great ocean
liner bringing a cargo of
wearables and home fur
rlishings had come to dock.
And that its wares were to
edisposed of at much less
than value.
Would you go to see what
il had for you?
That would be Romantic.
But no less wonderful
than the news you are
reading pow.
This store has reached the
end Of its winter Cruise"
Its clearance offers
thousands of dollars
worth Of shoes, Mems and
Boys Clothing Women's
Coats, Suits, Dresses, I'm
derwear, Home Furnish
ings practical useable
desirable things. YOURS
UNDER VALUE!
This news is here to show
you that its YOUR SHIP
WHICH HAS JUST
COME IN
Are you coming down to
see?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
NEW REc.@eNr AT sHIHNsToN.

CLARKSBURG, Jan. 20. = A new
company of the First Regiment of the
West Virginia National Guard is to
be enlisted at Shinnston. Arrange
ments to that end have just been made
there, by Lieut.. Col. R. Lyon Osborne,
of this city. and Adjt. Claude S. Lay
man, of Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
WORTHINGToN.
Located Near Here.

French Springston, formerly locat.
ed Of Morgantown, has removed to the
W. y. Sandy farm near here where he
win engage in the farming and dairy
business. His father, ]. B. Springston,
Us residing with him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
Larae Audiences.

a large audience greeted Che evan.
gelist last night Thursday at the
Christian church. The subject of the
sermon was 1.-THE Great Confession. !"
Matt. 1851. Three responded to
the invitation to accept Christ bring
Ing the total up to nine to date. The
meeting win continue all through this
and next week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
Ahle to Re out.

Donald Basnett Of Locust street is
able to be out after an illness Of sew.
ernl months.
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M. p. CHURCH
3, M. Mitchell Pastor

M. p. CHURCH
3. M. Mitchell Pastor
Sunday school $3.50. j. A. Swiger,
superintendent. We hope that every
member of the school over 16 years
old will make q special effort to be
present.
Preaching 1o:45. Subject: "The
Magnetism of Jesus"
Junior Endeavor will not meet.
Christian Endeavor at $3.50.
Preaching 1880. "a Friend OF Sin.
ners." we hope to have very help.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
District Superintendent conley Visits
School,

District Superintendent Conley visit.
I'd the Worthington schools on Wed.
1esday. OF late there has been con-
siderable complaint on account OF the
poor heating facilities especially in
the two lower rooms. We understand
The matter will be remedied and the
rooms made comfortable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20


MIS-. s. J. Sturm was shopping in
lFairmont ON Thursday.
Archie G Morgan was a business
visitor In Fairmont on Friday.
Henry King was transacting bust.
ness in Shinnston on Wednesday.
William Phillips, OF Waynesburg,
was calling on friends here on We'd
nesday.
Otis r. Martin, of Fairmont, was
eaiiing on friends here on Thursday
and attended the meeting on Thurs.
LAY evening.
Mrs. Roland Russell OF near Festus,
wes shopping in town on Friday,
S, N. Sturra, of Brisco, was a bust.
less visitor here on Friday.
George W. Norris, of Enterprise,
was transacting business here on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Brooks, of
Hutchinson, were here on Thursday
yening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
change Of Date for Rebekah conven.

The convention for District No. s of
the Daughters Of Rebekah has been
changed from January 10 to February
8, when It will be held in /. o. o. F.
hall In Worthington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
Personals

Wade steen has gone to Wheeling
for visit with his sister.
L. S. Schwenck is a professional
visitor in New Martinsville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

W. y. EDDY, Pastor
Since there is quarantine on those
Under sixteen years of age we urge
that those who are sixteen over six.
teen make up the loss in attendance.
There will be Sunday school at $3.50
to which you are cordially invited.
10:45 morning SERVICE subject:
Efficiency"
Prof. E. F. Van Glider will speak
for five minutes in place of the Jun.
Tor congregation sermon. Hear what
he has to say.
900 Sunday school, Rivesyille.
This work is gaining in interest.
$3.50 Intermediate and Senior B. Y.
P. U. meetings. This is the time fore
?
1880 Evening service, subject: 1.-THE
the Conditions"
The choir will furnish god music
for tire day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-20

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Charles Baird Mitchell
1880 a. M, Holy Communion.
No Sunday school.
1O:45 a. m, Morning prayer sermon.
A cordial welcome.
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FLEMING CHAPEL

FLEMING CHAPEL
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching at Z: 80 p. m.
Cordial welcome to these two SER
vices.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
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Twin Beds"
A. S. Stern and Company. spOn-
sorS for the big hits Of recent years
thc first local prcsentatio ION
Of Twin Beds. Salisbury Field and
Margaret Mayo's uproariousy funny
comedy, which kept New York in n
Whirlwird of laughter for one solia
year and is now making Londonors
simply laugh their heads off The
date is set for Friday December IS,
At the Gaycty thcater.
Twin Beds is the funniest play
ever written and is said to be as
tangled up as ball Of blue yarn
with which festive gray kitten has
played. But it isn't one of those be-
Wildcring things that makes your
head ache mwindng it, II will bring
tears TO your eyes with the cleancst.
most wholesome kind of humor and
will make you gasp with ec8tacy over
the fun.
Twin Beds is a rapidly moving
exposition OF the difficulties that are
encountered by dwellers in fashion.
able, large apartment houses who
find the enforced neishborlines3 of
these places not at all to their liN-
ing. ana who in their futile efforts to
escape it. involve themselves in end
less complications.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FIRE MARSHAL gambler
WARNS AGAINST YULE
TIDE CARElESSNESS

Springfield. Dec. 2i-Don't ieopar.
die the happiness of YOUR Christmas
by being careless with candles.
Watch out for fires. Such is the adj.
vice being sent out by John C. Gam.
her. state fire marshal. in response
TO reports that candles would be
placed behind Red Cross service flags
in home during the Christmas Holt.
days, The warning is given out TO
correct an erroneous impression
evolved from Washington reports
cmanatmg from the Red Cross head.
quarters To the effect the flags would
be more noticeable if lighted candles
were placed in back OF the flags hune
in windows.
DO not put a lighted candle behind
the Red Cross service flag in your
window on Christmas eve is Mr.
Gamblers advice "TO do 30 might
cause fire The flag will be sulllci.
emily displayed if YOU merely raise
The shade or draw The curtains and
have the room illuminated
"SOmc time ago the service depart
ment Of the American Red Cross
headquarters at Washington sent ont
Il suggestion that lighted candles b,
placed In Windows on Christmas eve
The plan, since the fire hazard was
suggested. has been amended for ;
more safer method of display"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
NC CORMICK HERE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Assurance that Congressman Me-
dill Mccormick would be in Ottawa
Wednesday night to deliver a patri'
otic address at the high school was
received this morning by Sheriff +.
NJ Davis. president of the La Sale
County Neighborhood League.
Mr.. Mccormick is being sent out
under the auspices of the State Coun-
Gil of Defense and as he is only re-
Gently home from a personal visit to
the American forces in France. he
doubtless will have large quantity of
interesting facts TO present to his
audience. Congressman Mccormick
is natural born orator, while his
unquestioned fealty to Old Glory
places him in a conspicuous position
as one of the nations leading and
fearless patriots.
The high school should be packed
on the occasion of his appearance
here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
STUDIED THE WAR
AT CLOSE RANGE

Ottawa people will be given an OPP.
portunity next Wednesday to hear
about the world war from man who
has been making "A study of 1t from
close range for the last six months.
Congressman Medill Mccormick
has visited all the battle fronts and
knows the strength of the allies and
also the size of the job they have un.
dertaken to carry out.
Congressman Mccormick has criti.
cized the red tape inefficient officials
at Washington and does not hesitate
to say that unless there is a greater
coordination and abolition of red tape
the United States will have hard job
to win this war.
He will speak at the high school
Wednesday evening under auspices
of the La Sale County Neighborhoo
club.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24

uted by him and received by them
during the past ~ months.
There is no reason TO doubt the
claim of the men that they have been
regularly sending money 10 depend
ent relatives in their native land but
without the supporting affidavit the
mere statement OF the registered men
cannot be accepted by the officials OF
the selection board.
Consult Advisory Boards.
because Of the c0mpleXity Of III"
QUESTIONABLE the officials of the
three boards are advising the legal
advisory board for their district I'M.
less they are absolutely certain that
they have answered all questions and
have made sworn statements where
such allidavts are demanded. This
Will save time for both the registered
men and the officials OF the selection
boards, il is pointed out
The attorneys who are serving on
the legal advisory boards are work
Ing as patriotic duty and without
COMPENSATION Neither is ii expect ed
that charge shall be made by Il no
tary public or other person compe
tent 10 administer an oath.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
ANNOUNCE PLANS
FOR ROAD CAMPAIGN

Springfield, Dec 24.--plans for the
improvement of Illinois highways
under the $50 100000 bond issue pro.
ject. as decided at a recent meeting
here of officials of the Illinois High.
way Improvement Association and
Gov. Frank O. LOwden, have been an.
nounced by S. f. Br1dt superntend'
ent of the division of highways Of
the department of public works and
buildings. Actual work on the con
struction Of the roads, should the
bond issue pass, will be delayed until
after the war, Mr.. Bradt said, in ac'
cordance with the desire Of the gov
ernor. The postponement is taken
as a war measure to help the govern
ment in its war plans, he says. How.
ever, the delay in the work, will not
in any way effect the campaign to be
conducted in behalf of the passage
of the bond issue, he declares.
1T was stated at this recent meet.
ing that the question is being raised
by some of our patriotic citizens as
TO the ACCESSIBILITY Of conducting a
campaign in favor of this $6G, 900 3OO
road bond issue under present war
conditions" Mr.. Bradt says. "Attcn
ton was called to the statement made
by Governor Lowden at the Blooming
ton meeting OF the association held
on October a. As an outcome OF this
discussion an appointment was made
with the governor, At That meeting
the governor reiterated the state
ment which he made in BLOOMINGTON
to the effect that he would not favo'
of the selling Of the bonds nor con
! struction of the highways until III,
close of the war. but believed tina
the bond issue should pass in orde
that we may prepare TO carry on TIL
work as soon rs the war 10 over. TN
der the law the construction of tn
roads cannot be commenced withou
the approval Of the governor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FORMER 0TTAWAN
DIESAT GALESBURG

Word announcing the death at
Galesburg OF William Il. Harrison, a
former we'll known Ottawa resident,
was received in the city late Satur-
day night. Mr. Harrison, who before
his removal to Galesburg, was a
foundry foreman at the J. E. Porter
company. Some years ago the family
moved to the Knox county seat where
he was employed in the 20 shops.
He is survived by three children,
Harry, of st. Louis: Frank, of Gales
burg: and Annabelle, of Galesburg. In
terment wilHtake place in Galesburg,
according to Information received
here.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
XMAS MESSAGE is
GIVEN BY PASTOR
Continued from page H.

Continued from page H.
Little Virginia Nickerson
Sculptor-Arthnr Blankenship.
Mlller-A. c. Rabenstein.
Following this presentation of the
white gift idea the classes of the
school made their gifts of substance.
food. clothing, money for the county
detention home, the poor of the city,
the Armenian and Syrian relief, the
army Y. NJ. c. A. and other objects.
Then came the pledged gifts of SER
vice 70 rthe new year. These were
checked off in little booklets furnish.
ed for the purpose. Lastly opportun-
ity was afforded by the pastor to
make gifts OF self. 1t was pointed out
that the supreme gift OF God was a
Saviour and the supreme gift OF man
was himself to Christ. There were
several responses TO the invitotion
Next Sunday evening the choir. as
sisted by Miss Oledne Wood. Miss
Vera Ham, Samuel Raymond and
Louis kastler, will give its annual
Christmas musical program
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
CITY AND VICINITY I1EMs|

Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Weese, of Cen
ter Ottawa. left today for Chicago To
spent Christmas with relatives.
Walter Kuhn, who is now employed
in Gary. Ind, is here to spend Christ
mas with relatives,
Lieut.. DR.. Sullivan. who is station
ed at Camp Grant Rockford. is home
to spend Christmas with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson, of
Pontiac. Mich. are in Ottawa to
spend the holidays with Mrs. John
sons mother. Mrs. ). S. Pearson, on
Columbus street.
Edward Hogan, Of Chicago. is home
to spend the holidays with his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wilhelm, of Chi
cago are the guests of Mrs. VIII
helms parents. Mr. and Mrs Thos.
Hogan, of North Ottawa.
Mr. and Mrs Ed. Muholland ana
children, of Chicago, are spendia.
Christmas here with Mr.. Mulhollard's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Mnlhol
land. of East Superior street.
Earl Quinn, of Marsclles, was
calling ON Ottawa friends last oven
ing.
Word was received in this city TO.
day announcing the arrival OF an
eight.pound boy at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. f. l.. Eagle, at Moline. IL!
Mrs. Eagle was formerly Miss Elsie
Shook of this city,
/ Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph Glover, OF
Granite City. are spending Christmas
with their relatives in Ottawa.
Mrs. Norman Jordan OF Bull, Idaho
is in Ottawa to spend the holidays
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A
Williams, at their home on Center
street.
MI and mrs Lee Hook and MI
and Mrs. Arthur Hook. of Chicago
Heights. are guests of Ottawa rela
tves. They will be guests at fam
ily dinner at the c, T. Hook residence
on East Main street tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrc Norman Cook, of Chi
cago, are spending Christmas Will
the formers mother. Mrs. d. A. Cook
of last Ottawa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Gladfelter, o
Chicago, are spending Christmas
with the formers parents. Mr.. an'
Mrs. Frank Glad.elter, Of South OF
tawl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Turner, o
Joliet. are here to spend Christina
with their Ottawa relatives.
Louis Gaefke, ST.. Mr.. and Mrs
Victor Hinrich's of Chicago, are her
to spend Christmas at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gaefke. OF y
Adams street.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Malcolm LET
for Streator this afternoon wher
they will spend Oh. stmas with Mrs
Malcolm's parents.
Captain Melville Clark who il no
stationed at Camp Grant in charge {
: a company Of infantry, together wit
! his bride. are in Ottawa to sDehl tn
} Christmas holidays with relatives
Captain Taylor Strawn is dow
from Camp Grant to spend Chr,Nma
with his parents, Attorney and Mr.
! l.. II Strawn
Harley Lancan. private in the el
cheering corps at TT. Leavenworu
p Kansas, is home to spend Ch'istm
with his relatives.
Frank Woobert. an enlisted ma
in the aviation section, who is Il;
tened at Jefferson barracks. is tom
to spend Christmas with his parent
Mr. and Mrs. +, s. Woolbert
Mss Ruth Hanna. Il student ct th
Rockford Seminary for girls, j. op"nt
i'm he Christmas holidays with ne
raentS, Mr. and Mrs. l. l. ilann
on The south side.
Private Thos. Costello who is leat
CHARTERED at Camp Dodge, is anon
the Ottawa soldiers home on Chris
mas furlough
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
Residence Phone, d55.Y


Cid Calder Gives Rccommendatio on
Gustav Wanselin, Commander Of G..
A. H. Post pinckneyville, ILL.,, writes;
81 highly recommend Foley Kidney
Pills. which prefer 10 all others |
have used and consider them johnny
on the SPOT FOLEY Kidney pills
give quick relief from backaehc, rhcu'
matte pains stiil. swollen joints. Ian.
guidnoss. pains in groin and muscles,
all other symptoms Of kidney trouble
and sleep disturbing bladder ailments
They assist nature in restoring
strength and vitality For sale by W
u Duncan
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
FARMER BOUND
OVER TO GRAND JURY

Roy Feestcr aged % years, today
was bound over to the grand jury
under bonds of 5000 for the alleged
theft of valuable tools belonging to
Charles Bach. which disappeared last
week from the Strawn farm Feester
was arrested Saturday afternoon, af.
ter he is alleged TO have said he took
the tools, thinking they belonged to
Miss Strawn, as compensation for
money he claims is due him for serv-
ices.
When he was taken before the jus.
tice this morning he waived exam.
nation. He will obtain bonds late
this afternoon, thus insuring against
his remaining in Jail over Christ
mas.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
MAKES WARTIME SOUP
OF APPLE RINOS

Eugene, Ore, Dec. 2i,--Apple rinds
and peanut butter Is the latest soup
mixture for war times advocated by
Miss Lillian Tingle. head OF The de-
partment Of household arts at the
University Of Oregon
You may laugh she said. when
! tell you OF soup | had left from
breakfast and added peanut butter,
making a very satisfactory soup.
got all that was coming to me out Of
that apple, too, Many fruit soups
can be used not for supplying pro-
tein, but as something interesting
and warm"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
BANK GIVES EMPLOYEES
5 PCT. BONUS AS GIFTS

Employees who have been in the SER
vice Of the National City bank for six
months or more, today were given a
substantial Christmas gift by the Off.
GERS and directors of the institution
in the form OF bonus OF five per cent
Of their annual salaries. The award
was made this afternoon and came as
a pleasant surprise to the employees
of the bank.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
B. P. 0. (. WILL UNFURl
SERVICE FLAG TONIGHT

Tonight will be big night at the
Elks' Home on Madison street. A
combined celebration is to be held for
Christmas and the unfurling OF the
lodges service flag containing eigh-
teen stars.
A large Christmas tree has been
set up and a sumptuous lunch is be
ing prepared, which will be served
from 10 to ! o'clock The flag vii
be raised over the home with fitting
services at II o'clock.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
PEORIA BANKER
FIGHT DUEL; 0 N {
Of THEM IS De A D
eERNe N. MEAD is SLAIN BY e. A.
STRAUSe, WHO he SOUGHT TO
SUCCEED AS PRESIDENT OF IN.
STiTUTloN.

Peoria, Dec 24.--Berne NJ Meade,
wealthy cashier of the State Trust e.
Savings bank of Peoria. was shot to
death in a revolver duel at the bank
yesterday at noon.
His antagonist was Edgar A.
Strause, the president Both men
used revolvers belonging to the in
sttutiOn.
Pedestrians, attracted by the shots,
called the police. The door was
locked and the police knocked.
Strause. holding the revolver. ad
mitted and led them, through the
lobby. to the cashiers room. where
Mead was dying on the floor.
"Aad TO Shoot Him."
I've Just had trouble with Mead
and had to shoot him." Strause calm
" explained as lie handed over his
weapon.
Or. Albert We'll. who Glanced to be
passing. was called from the street,
hut Mead died a few minutes later
without recovering consciousness
Strause was taken to the private
Office of W. w. Rhoades, superin.
tendent OF police. where he was clos
e'ed with his attorneys, Joseph Well
and Frank j. Quinn.
Claims Self.defense.
After the conference Attorney Wcil
said;
The affairs OF the bank are in
no way affected by the homicide The
trouble arose over the refusal of Mr.
Strause TO put price on his bank
stock. which Mr.. Mead hoped to buy
so that he could become president
IAN argument followed and Mr.
Mead assaulted Mr. Strause. In the
struggle Mr. Mead was beaten back
and he suddenly opened fire on Mr.
Strause and missed To protect him
self, Mr. Strause fired two shots al
the enraged man who was graphing
with him in an effort to aim his re
volver Which or how many bullets
hit Mr. Mead we do not know.
I'VE do know that Mr. Strause act
ed wholly in necessary self-defense
I'VE understand that the directors
OF the bank vouch for its solvenc,
and its ability. il called upon, to pa,
In cash any funds ii hold. as fast al
the demand arises
His Widow Arrives.
A few moments after the TRACED,
the widow. stylishly dressed. drove
mp to the bank in her automobile {
take her husband home When tolt
of the Staying. she pushed through thu
crowded and demanded entrance. He
request denied. she threatened +
break in and finally was admitted
The directors. called together hur
yiedly, issued the following state
ment.
THE tragedy was, to our knowledg,
due solely TO personal grievance be
tween the men, which extended owe
two or three years
THE basis was friction resultin,
from the fact that Mr., Mead,
large stakeholder, was serving al
cashier under Mr. Strause, tn
president, who had smaller interests
The statement then says tina
negotiations had been pending for tel
days in which Mr. Mead offered t.
buy out Mr.. Strause's $4,000 stock 70
$4,000 The bank is solvent. tn
statement SAYS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24

expects the blanks from Washington
daily and as soon as they are receiv-
ed they will be distributed TO all
persons having q net income OF ST.
600 a year and every married indi-
vldual having an income of $2.000.
D.
Springfield membership drive
Tor the Methodist Episcopal churches
OF this district is being planned here.
The goal set is 10 per cent increase
before Easter.
T.
Springfield School teachers are
also wanted in war service, accord
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-24
DISCOVER CHOLERA
ON MORRIS FARM

Morris, Dec. 2i.-fIOg cholera WIS
discovered in Il shipment of ~ swine
received here last week by Henry
see township. Already forty Of the
hogs have died of the malady and the
remainder of the Grove is said TO be
infected. by James Mcdonald, repre-.
sentative Of the state livestock board,
who arrived here to examine the an.
lmals. Tho hogs were purchased in
Wisconsin.