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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

John baldwin, OF Chicago, who IS
employed in the Office of Mayor VIII
liam Hale Thompson, is spending a
few days with Ottawa friends and rel
atives.
Miss Tessio Maggie, who is employed
in Chicago, is the guest Of Ottawa
friends and relatives
Miss Margaret Hamara, Of StreGtor
spent a few hours in Ottawa last
evening.
Howard Hanson. Of Morris, is visit
ing friends in this city few days.
George Bubel OF La Sale. spent la /
evening in Ottawa.
Harold Carney was up from Sale
last evening.
Misses Zeltc Camach and Margaret
rolley, OF Peru, attended the a. o. II.
dance here last evening.
Miss Marie Hart, Of Streator was
an Ottawa visitor last evening.
Joseph Dawson, Harold Carlson and
Ralph Kiner, OF Ma.seillo1, spent last
evening with friends in this city.
Gr. ]. F. Saager, Of Chicago, is the
guest of rr. Louis A, Schroeder for q
few days.
Howard Fletcher was down from
Morris last evening to witness the
basket ball games.
Attorney Thomas Smurr transacted
, business in Springfield yesterday.
II. L. Strickler, of Streator, was al
Ottawa visitor last evening.
Matthew White, Of Nillington, Il
spending the week end with Ottawa
friends
Harold Corwin, of Peru. city editor
Of the ws-Herald, was an Ottawa
visitor last evening.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. James Kirley Of Ster
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
BRING DONATIONS.

The ladies OF the Episcopal church
will hold an all day meeting at the
parish house Friday March 25rd.
Please bring all donations OF used
clothing for children and girls OF St.
Mary's Mission House, also lellies.
Jams and canned goods for the
church's Home fer Aged Persons. The
work Tor the bazaar next fall will also
lie started.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

ling, Colorado, are expected here this
evening. They will visit at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs Dennis O'Connor on
Chicago road
Arthur Halligan returned from a
short visit with Chicago relatives,
William Damn, Of Aurora, is visit
ing with relatives in this city.
The regular meeting of the Mystic
Workers OF the World will be held at
the Odd Fellows Monday evening.
March 10. at O'Clock
j. f. Waterman formerly engage
in the tailoring business in THIS city
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR THE FREE
TRADER-JOURNAL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

know he gave him nickle. The
waiter dropped it and he got down on
his knees and looked under the seat
until he found it, The waiter passed
on. He came TO another man who
was sort of a jolly fellow and he said
to the waiter, Well, old waiter, you
certainly are piOus man alright. The
waiter asked him how he made that
out The man answered, Just five
minutes ago you got down on your
knees in front of all these people in
the car The waiter laughed and said,
Yes, | did get down on my knees and
il was the first time in ten years.
Yes it was the first time he got down
on his knees in ten years and it was
for God, no il was for miserable
little nickle. Money was what ne got
down for He reminds me of a story
told about an old crouch who lived
in Ohio who owned big hotel and
who never went to the same church
twice because he was afraid he would
have to give some money when the
collection was taken up He died but
no one knew where he put his money
Several weeks later an old friend Of
the misers came to the town and in
CURED at the hotel where he was and
was told that he was dead He had
some business to do in this town so
he thought he would stay over night
He asked for q room, but there was
was none empty except a room that
was said to be haunted, for the old
miser had died there, and ii was the
best room in the house, but was OF no
use as no one would sleep in it, The
clerk told him, but the man said he
would take a chance. The clerk told
him if he did sleep there ne would
give him 500 and the man said he
would and told the clerk that he would
bet when he did sleep there a night
that it would never be haunted again
the clerk said he'd give him another
500 if he could do this. So the man
went to bed and took his rosaries with
+ him. The old miser's spirit came and
sat on the bed. The man looked IN
and he saw his old friend He yelled
hello there Come on now well say
the rosary together and then I'll take
/ up the collection AS soon as the old
misers spirit heard collection he
jumped thru the window and never
came back again
you might commit sin alone on the
darkest night. You viii not put youl
sins on your tomb stone, bat remem
Der that God has a record that car
be erased
If poor man steals loaf OF bread
he is sent to the prison and made tC
work very hard for stealing loaf OF
bread to keep alive. But ii a rich mar
robbed bank or kills man, he can
bride his jury ana he is sent to the
insane asylum for few months nn
! til he is cured, they say Is this jas
tice Oh, God, is this justice?
"A girl marries a man whom she
thought to be true to her and that he
loved her. Scarcely after they arc
back from their honeymoon he como.
nome drunk and abuses her. Is tina
justice to her.
Are you on the right or the left
Remember to keep on the right for tn,
right He says enter into heaven. Oh
the left He says, Depart We cursed il
everlasting hell fire, which was prepar
ed by the devil and his bad angels
May you all he on the right hand sid,
and ask God to bless you
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
FOR SALE OR RENT,

Twelve lots, or any portion thereof,
on North Paul street. Will sell sepa-
rately or otherwise. Good building
lots or good for truck gardening hay.
ing been used for the latter purpose
for several years by Hans Pearson.
Inquire J. J. Mitchell, 1872 Paul ST
Phone Sl4-X.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
WANTED-Go wash woman. Mon
day at Detention Home. Phone ISL.

QST-Friday evening. a small black
purse containing several dollars in
silver. between Baptist church corner
and Orpheum theater. Finder please
return to this office. Reward
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

Mrs. John Scalageter will give a
coffee" Tuesday afternoon and even
ing for The benefit OF the German LII
theran church at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Robert LANCER, corner
CT Jefferson and Canal streets.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
American Lady Corsets
the Foundation OF Good Dressing

Every woman knows that her suit gown to have the
most fashionable lines must be fitted corset that
only we6ttng but corset designed especially tor
her individual type of figure American Lady Corses for
1917 include such variety Of fashionable models that
cry woman whatever her figure is assured perfect fit
ting stylish corset Twelve thousand American Lady
Corsets are sold daily to particular American women
The new 3casons corsats show changes from form
e styles, but all maintain the natural figure lines Choice
fabrics Of proven quality will be found every They
are absolutely proof against rust They comfortable
fox the bonng carefully placed to give proper support
the hftieh season for American Lady Corses they main
tain their well known position the favorite corses OF
American
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
New Silk petticoats for Easter

Wonderful changeable colors Blue Green Gold Mahog-
any Rose, Silver, Burgundy Wistaria, Plum, Scarlet,
Wine Emerald Canary and many other 1t is hard to
believe chat there any difficulty about getting dyes when
enc sees such colors. And the style many the
coors-o have pettcoats with scalops shrrngs,
cordngs, hemstitching rues or Paisley Aounce effects
All made OF standard
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

The auxiliary of the CONGREGATIONAL
church will hold a business meeting
Thursday. March %, at > O'Clock, at
the church. This is an important
meeting and all are requested 10 be
present.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17

but now located AT Canton, H.. was
calling on friends in Ottawa today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-17
:"SocietyNotes

Announcement was made yesterday
Of the engagement OF Miss Adele
Blow, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Gee.
Preston Blow, of La Sale. to Wayne
Standardization, eldest son of Nj
and Mrs. Hobart c. Chathold-Taylor
Miss Blow is one of the younger OF
the north side society girls in Chicago,
being a debutante of & year ago. and
member Of the Junior League. the
organization which includes most of
the younger society set. She Is a
graduate OF the Westover Comm
School for Girls. Mr. Characterization
is a graduate of Yale 'lG. and has been
deyCting himself to business since his
graduation His parents are now IL
California, overseeing the building Of
new home in Montecito The en-
gagement is quite a surprise 10 friends
Of the young people Miss Blow and
Mr., Taylor were partners in the old
/ fashioned dances which were recently
given by some Of the society girls and
men at the Lincoln inaugural ball of
a few weeks ag No date has been
set for the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs
Pillow and their family, who have been
wintering in Chicago. expect TO leave
fer their home in La Sale April list,
3 & i,
The tiftieth annual dance of the A.
0. II. will be recorded in the history
of the lodge records as their greatest
achievement About four hundred
couples were in attendance at the
event last evening at the armory The
building has been artistically decorat.
ed for the occasion, the color scheme
being carried out with American flags
and colors Of tho Emerald Isle Bar.
ners with Irish harps were conspicu
Gus in the decorations. The grand
march was led by Mrs William Mul
holland. president Of the Ladies Aux
ilary Of the A. @. r.. and Attorney
Robert Carr. ono Of the officers Of this
/ a. O. II. Hentrch's orchestra fur
ilished the music and dancing was en-
ioyed from 8 until 10 o'clock
e. + 1,
The mems banquet at the Jefferson
Street Christian church last eTenine
was a most enjoyable affair Amons
those who responded to toasts. an.
the subjects, were w. r. Johnson
Don't Be Too Serious" Chas Scher
er, Our new Concrete Porch" M
NJ. Wilcox Our New Basement;
Thos Ruyle, The Water Wagon,
On Friday afternoon, March 80, tbs
ladies will hold afternoon tea in The
church parlors. Friday. April -, vii
be young folks evening. with a pic
ric lunch
Mrs. John Scalageter will give {
coffee" Tuesday afternoon and even
ing for The benefit Of the German LII
theran church at the home of he
daughter Mrs. Robert LANCER, corner
J CT Jefferson and Canal streets
3 8 q.
: The auxiliary of the Congregations
. church will hold a business meetin
Thursday. March %, at . O'Clock, n
the church This is an mportan
meeting and all are requested 10 b
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

state ~ Illinois, Rock Island Couu.
Er- f|fE aE 48IIue-ss.
ln tile l.afH. court of the CITY of Mo-
lime. Eg tine d June, a. h. 1915 term
thereof. I8 CnauCerE.
sadie o. Bree, plzinant, vs. Fi-
mer L. Bree. defendant
AFFIDAVIT oJ nJH~resldence and on thF
LHe above defendant, havtugbcen 6Iec
the Clerk Office OF tae CItE court OF
the CITY of Moline Iu said county anc
state. Aforesaid notice is therefore
hereby given to the said nonresident
defendant tbac the com pfaiuant hler
her bin OF com plant in said court, or
the CnancgrE side thereof on the llEt
day 0E Nav, a. ID. 1917 and that there
upon a summons issued out Of sale
COURT. wherein said suit is now pend.
4uG. TetuFuabla gu the second Monday
Now, unless you. the said non-resi.
dent defendant above named Elmer L.
Hree snail personally be and appear
before said CITY court. on the drst day
Of tine next term thereof. TO be holden
in the city court room in the munlei-
PAL building IN said City OF Moline in
Said Rock Island county and state
Aforesaid on the second Monday in
June next. and plead, answer or dem ar
To tHe said com piatnantS Dill OF com
plant. tire same and the matters and
lulnEs therein charged and stated VIII
DE taken as confessed. and decree en-
tered against you according to the
ula gHF OF said bill
Dated ct Moline. ILL.,, this nth day Of
Mas. D. 1917.
GEORGE a. SCHROEDER. Clerk
y. allen. compliments solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
CIEU. ENEsEEEES
CROP PREDICTIONS
ARE HARD ON WHEAT

Chicago. May 4e---Ereatt oo5 mat
the 1917 corn crop would break all
records Tor magnitude u Yield sent
prices FOR that cereal "hlF-nG down
grade today There was general
rush to unload holdings Prices n
some cases showed a drop nI SIX 1aa.
a hushei Opening quotations. #a-i
varied from the same as saturday
finish 70 SIC lower. we're followed 9g
hrlsA rallE but then rapid tal- ma.
carried JulE 90 aL-+- as against @--tt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

Miss Geraldine Farrar, who has just
completed under the direction Of Cecil
p. DeNHIe filmed version Of the life
story of Joan 0f Arc, entitled Joan
the Woman" recently discussed the
differences between the arts Of motion
picture and grand opera acting The
picture viii be shown at the Spencer
Square today Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday There is something SO
different about creating role for the
camera and creating a part for the
opera said Miss Farrar. The two
arts are not so closely allied as one
would think With the opera there are
weeks Of preparation, TO be sure, and
then comes the premier II is true
that great latitude IS allowed on the
operate stage for the development Of
character and 10 the broadening Of ef-
feets But after all. the fundamentals
OF The performance continue the same
in its various repetitions The past
summer has been a revelation 10 me
For nearly three months many hours
every day and sometimes far into the
night ] have watched the story de-
velop from an idea into massive pro-
duction."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
LEGAL.
Executria's notice.

Estate or Jacob L. Harris deceased
The uHdessi Eued having been ap-
pc -pBed eAecutTiN ~ the last viii and
testament OK Jacob l.. Harris. late Of
the county Of Rock Island. state Of Iili-
Hols. deceased, hereby gives notice that
she aiG appear before the Hon BenJa-
In Bell. Judge ~ the probate court of
Rock Island eouu ~. at tne pFobat e court
room IN the city % Rock Island. al the
August term ON the first Monday In
August next. al which time an persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 70 attend for the
purpose ot having the same adjusted.
AL persons indebted To said estate are
requested 10 make immediate payment
To- the undersigned.
dated 2gnd 6as o. Ma. A r. 1917.
ANN ELIZA HARRIS EAecutriN.
LamNa ~ NLAADEnr. ALtorneN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
ABSTRACTS DE TITLE

s. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE prepared or
continued TO date covering any real
estate ia the county. Prompt and ae-
Curata service at reasonable ra tcS.
Rock Island Title & Abstract com
uaar- j. j ingram. president. " J.
Sweeney secretary. a#a-@i4 LHutra4
Trust and Savings bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
The Theatre
Columbia Davenport

yaudevtlIe-Two shows daily at 2.45
and S.15 p. IN. Three Saturday and
Sundays at GAS, 1850 and D. IA.
Cbauge-uf bill Sunday and Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

Spencer Square Geraldine Farrsr
iva Joan the Woman
Majestic EuIehten Tiny BauEh-
ter also a comedy.
Black Hawk Fatty ArhUckle I'm
1.-THE Walters Bali, THE De6erter.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
In The Movies
TONIGHT

Spencer square-Geraldina Farrar
in Joan the Woman
Majestic Virginia Pearson in
Royal Romance" also a comedy
Black Hawk" Sloth. one OF the
seven SINS also a comedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
Local Mar kets

OH rooste-z. per pound -.......... Zoe
Chickens. pound --.-.---............- zoe
Eggs strictly fresh. dozen $50
Butter. creamery, bulr pound 3ac
Butter. creamery. print. pound soc
Butter. dairy, pound ........-. Csc
Northern potatoes -.,.....S - 5n
Western potatoes ..-...s,......... So so
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

months, and on his recovery was sent
to the western front in Belgium, and
after participating in the battles at
Leutich, the Marine, Loewen and the
Commandment of Antwerp.
He escaped from the English deten-
tion camp after the British authori-
ties had refused his request to be al
lowed to enlist and fight against the
Germans.
Coming to America he tried several
times to enlist, being rejected on ac-
count of his history. but at last was
accepted in Battery A, Utah field ar
tillery, an organization whose history
runs back to some splendid service
in the PHILIPPINES in 1898, and he
was so glad of his chance to get
back" at Kaiser Bill for that two
years of enforced service that he told
again of his history, feeling that he
was secure after being accepted.
Again he was rejected, but was
given an honorable discharge from
the Utah battery, with compliment
to his spirit. The unwritten law,
however, will not let him fight with
American troops.
They'll need men worse in year
or So" he declared when he was re-
| fused enlistment in the Seventh, land
then maybe they'll not be so particu-
I lar. Then / may get a chance
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20
KIMBALLTON

Wednesday afternoon occurred the
marriage of Miss Carrie Jorgensen
to Mr.. Glen B. Frazier of Glendale,
Kas., at the brides home, Sunside,
northeast of Kimballton. The bride
wore a beautiful gown of brocaded
crepe de chine and short veil and
carried roses. Miss Jorgensen has
host of friends in this vicinity as she
has spent her youth here. Mr.. Fraz-
Ter is to be congratulated for having
won such a charming young lady for
his life partner. Mr.. Frazier is also
we'll known in this community and
has many friends who join in
wishing them long and happy we'd
ded life.
Carl, ten-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Christoffersen who lives
northeast of Kimballton, was very
badly hurt when ne fell into a well
at his home Saturday evening. Carl
had been holding a ladder for his
father, who was repairing the well
when he suddenly fell in and fractur-
ed his skull quite badly. Medical
aid was Immediately summoned and
Dr. Brooks of Audubon performed an
operation on his skull. A trained
nurse is now caring for him and at
present writing he is slightly better.
A creamery picnic to celebrate the
25th anniversary of West Hamlin
creamery will be held Tuesday, Sept.
8 at Andrew Esbeck's grove, miles
east and IA miles south of Elk Horn.
Music by Kimballton band. Come
everybody and bring lunch baskets.
Special invitation to creamers of Au-
dubon county. By order of commit
ee.
A miscellaneous shower was given
at Hans Madsen's home at six O'Clock
Tuesday evening for Carrie Jorgen
sen. Mr.. Madsen pergola was pref
tily decorated with daisies covered
with flowers. Twelve ladies were
present in all and Miss Jorgensen re-
ceived many pretty presents of vari-
Gus kinds.
H. C. M. Nordiy will erect a new
brick building on the corner lot north
of the Sorensen jewelry store. The
building will be % feet by so. 1t
will be used exclusively by Mr.. Nord-
by for a music store. Workmen are
busy at the present time excavating
for the building.
= The band. boys, together with a
large number of other people attend
ed the fair 1T Audubon on Kimball-
ton day. The local band boys fur
nished the music both in the after
noon and evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

in the latter part of 1913, when ne
arrived in the port of Hamburg as a
member of a Polish ship sailing from
Australia.
He is of Polish nativity, son of a
German father and a woman of Ger
man Poland. For seven years he
served as cook on British vessels in
all the seven seas, and he speaks Eng
glish with hardly an impediment.
When he was seized by the German
military authorities he was assigned
to the First Matrosen division at Kiel,
and when the war broke out was sent
to the Russian front as a member of
the Seventy infantry.
He was promoted to corporal and
later was wounded in the fighting at
the Mazurian lakes. in 1915. He was
sent to a German hospital for three
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20
WANTS TO FIGHT KAISER
BUT HISTORY PREVENTS

Forced to fight for two years in
the German army, and captured, only
to escape and flee to America, where
he enlisted in the First Utah artillery
to fight against the kaiser, then to be
rejected by the American army as an
alien enemy after his nativity. was
discovered, is a brief outline of the
vicisitudes through which Rudolph
Polak has lived since the late fall of
1918.
Polak. who has just been rejected
for enlistment in the Seventh regi-
ment. Nebraska National Guard Re
serve, tells story substantated by
documentary evidence, of his enforc-
ed enlistment in the German army
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20
MANY IN THE CITY TODAY

Regardless of the cold and incle-
ment weather there are hundreds of
people in the city to pay their respect
to the Al soldier boys who leave to-
morrow morning. The entire bust
ness district is decorated with flags
and bunting. Late this afternoon
some short speeches will be made in
the park.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20
CORN, sILOS AND FROST

There is some corn that fails TO
mature every year, some years very
large percentage. 1t is not probable
now that the percentage this year
will be larger than the average, and
corn raisers have an offset which will
be very large factor in the feeding
value. For the country, as has been
ascertained by recent investigation
has a silo capacity of 32,0O0,OOO tons,
and when corn is put in silo it has
twice the feeding value over that
left in the field. That will go a long
way in making up for what loss there
may be in soft corn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

LOST LAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON
between Audubon and Hamlin, a
Bolivia cloth coat, grey, red and
black plaid, SINNERS satin lining.
Finder please return to this Of
flee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

GOOD FARM FOR SALE-A QUAR-
ter section of Audubon county
land by Mt. Zion school school for
S2S,0O0. If interested see Jens
G. Hansen of Audubon or Hans
Hansen, route six. Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20
WANTS, FOR SALE AND MISCELLANEOUS

FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
Southeastern Kansas land in the
heart of the wheat, alfalfa, corn,
cattle, oil and gas belt; near Kan
sas City. Parties with from ST.
600 to $4,000 can get homes of
their own. Clear pay on some
farms. Describe what you have
for exchange; send full informa-
ton. Address The Allen County
Investment Co., lola, Kansas. 4wk
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

TWO FARMS FOR SALE HAVE
two farms that I am offering for
sale. One contains 100 acres and
one 100, both located near the
Guthrie county line. If you are
interested enquire of E. M. John
son. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

FOR SALE-TWO EXTRA GOOD
heavy work mares, 2 three and a
quarter Studebaker wagons, 2 sets
of dump boards, l set of heavy
Concord work harness. Enquire
of VIM. II. Freeman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

PROPERTY FOR SALE WILL
sell my property consisting of
house, barn, and other out build
ings, and about one acre of ground,
located in Ross, Iowa. For par
ticulars, see me at Ross.
Karl Heuss.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

TAKEN UP A RED HEIFER CALF
about one year old on July 9Th.
Owner can have same by paying
all expenses. Hans Thussen, two
and half miles west of Audubon.
1wk
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-20

STILL BUYING OLD IRON AND
junk. l am still buying old scrap
iron and paying $40 a ton for it
at present and will always pay
Csc a ton more than any other
buyer in Audubon. Am also buy
ing all kinds of old junk for which
/ pay the highest market price.
See me before you sell. II. G.
Walters. 2wks