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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

going to make us rich. But she can't
do it In Vale"
MAS right" declared James. "New
York's the place for pretty women; the
town is full of them''
"1f it's full Of pretty women, what
chance has she got:" queried Peter.
"She can't break into society on my
fifteen hundred"
"She won't need to. She can 60 on
the stage
"Good Lord! What makes you think
she can act?"
"Do you remember that Miss Donald
who stopped at Myrtle Lodge last
summer? She's an actress"
"No" Mr.. Knight was amazed.
'She told me a good deal about the
show business. She said Lorelei
wouldn't have the least bit of trouble
getting position. She gave me n note
to a manager, too, and I sent him Lore
LET'S photograph. He wrote right back
that he'd give her place.
Really
Yes; he's looking for pretty girls
with good figures. His name is Berg.
man.
Jim broke in eagerly. you've heard
of Bergman's Revues, pa. We saw one
last summer, remember? Bergman's
big fellow"
THAT show? Why, that was-rot-
ten. 1t isn't very decent life, either,
Don't worry about SIS" advised
Jim. "She can take care of herself.
and she'll grab millionaire sure
with her looks. Other girls are doing
it every day-why not her? Mas rot
the right idea"
Impassively Mrs. Knight resumed
her argument. New York is where
the money is--and the women that &c
with money. It's the market place
The stage advertises a pretty girl and
gives her chances to meet rich men.
Here In Vale there's nobody with
money, and, besides, people know us.
The Stevens girls have been nasty to
Lorelei all winter, and she's never in
vited to the golf-club dances any
more"
AT this intelligence Mr.. Knight burst
forth Indignantly:
They're putting on a lot of airs
since the interurban went through; but
Ben Stevens forgets who helped him
get the franchise. could tell lot
of things
Bergman writes,' continued Mrs.
Knight, that Lorelei wouldn't have
10 go on the road at all if she didn't
care to. The real pretty show-glrls
stay right in New York"
Jim added another word. "she's the
best asset we've got. pa. and if we
all work together wen land her ia the
money, sure"
Peter Knight pinched his full, red
lips into quicker and stared specula
lively at his wife 1t was not often
that she openly showed her hand to
him.
Have You talked TO her about it?"
"A little. She'll do anything we ask.
She's a good girl that way"
The three were still buried in discus.
sion when Loreei appeared at the
door.
I'm going over to Mabels." she
paused moment to say. "I'll be back
early, mother"
In Peter Knights eyes. rs he gazed
at his daughter, there was something
akin to shame: but Jim evinced only n
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
NOTICE.
l1XecutriY

Public notice is hereby given 10 tbo
stockholders o. Tie e. ]. Reynolds
sand Company, an Illinois corpor9.
ton, that there will be special meet.
ing of the stockholders of said ccr,.
pany to vote upon the following CUES.
ton, viz,
Shall the board Of directors of
this company be increased from three
to five members?"
Said SPECIAL meeting will be held
It the principal place of business Of
said company at Utica, Illinois, en-
June 4th, A. D., 1917, at the hour OF
$3.50 A. NJ. on said day ana just prior
to the regular annual stockholders
meeting Of raid company.
You arc requested to be present at
said epecial meeting. aN&i
JUTIA G.. love,
HOWARD G. CARY.
CHARLES J NlFSNN,
as@GeSe @c@ 9erectors.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Notice..

Estate of Timothy Lucey, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the I'm.
dersigned executor of the last viii and
testament Of Timothy Lucey, late of
the county of La Sale and State of
Illinois, deceased will appear before
the Probate Court of said County on
the first Monday. (being the second
day. OF July, 1917, at the Probate
Court Room. in Ottawa. in said Coun.
ty, when and where all persons hay.
ing claims or demands against said es-
tate are notified to attend and present
the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 30th day of April, A. D.
1917.
PATRICK ]. LUCEY,
Executor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
CHAPTER /.

Peter Knight flung himself into the
decrepit armchair beside the center
table and growled
"1sn't that just my luck? And me a
Democrat for twenty years. There's
nothing in politics. Jimmy"
"A His son James smiled crookedly.
with languid tolerance bespeaking
r amusement and contempt.
~s<s:sRolities ia all right. provided you're
good picker" he said, with all the as
surance~of twenty-five, "but you fell
on the wrong side OF the fence, and
you're sore. These country towns al
ways 90 In for the reform stuff every
SO often. If you'd listen to me and"
His father interrupted harshly:
"Now. cut that out don't want to
go to New York. and won't" Peter
knight tried to look forceful, but the
expression did not fit his weak. com
placent features. When he had sue
ceedcd in fixing look Of determine
ton upon his countenance the result
was an artificial scowl and palpably
false pout. Wearing such a front. he
continued: "When say mo- | mean 1t,
and the subject is closed. | like Vale,
| know everybody here. and everybody
knows me-"
THAT'S why it's time to move" said
Jim, with another unpleasant curl Of
his lip. "As long as they didn't know
You you got past But you'll never
hold another office"
Indeed! My records open to in.
spection. made the best sheriff in"
Two years. Don't kid yourself pa
You got into the mud, but you didn't
go deep enough to find the frogs. Fo.
garty got his, didn't he?"
Mr.. Knight breathed deep with in
dignaton.
Senator Fogarty is my good friend
l won't let you question his honor, al
though you do presume to question
mine"
"Of course he's your friend: that's
why he's fixed you for this New York
job"
Department Of water supply, Gas
and electricity" sneered Peter. 1T
sounds good. but the salary is fifteen
nundred year. A clcrk--at my age.
Say. dyou suppose Tammany men
live on their salarles?" Jimmie IN.
quired. wake up. This is your
chance to horn into the real herd. In
New York politics is vocation; nm
here It's vacation--everybody tries
1t once. like music lessons. IF vou'd
been hooked up with Tammany instead
Of the state machine you'd have been
taken care Of"
At this iuncture Mrs. Knight. hay.
ing finished the supper dishes ana sct
her bread to rise, entered the shoddy
parlor. Jim turned to her, Struggling
his shoulders with IN air Of washin-
bis hands of dlsagreeable subject.
"Pa's weakened again. he explained,
"I1e won't go
"Nfe, a clerk--at my age!" muubled
Peter.
His wife spoke with brief conclusive.
ness.
~ wrote sand thanked Senator 70.
garty Cor his offer and told him you'd
accept
YOU what?' Peter was dumfound.
cd.
"Yes." Mrs. Knight seemed oblivi-
GUS Of his wrath-"we're going to
make change"
Mrs Knight was large woman well
advanced beyond that indefinite turn
Ing point of middle age; In her unat-
tractlve face was none Of the easy
good nature so Enthusiastically stamped
upon her husbands. Peter j.. under
easy living had graycd and fattened;
what had once been a measure of good
looks was hidden now behind flabby,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Notice.
Frank r. FoIlet Attorney.

Estate of Charles II. Ornstedt, de.
ceased
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, eXecutriX Of the last will
and testament of Charles r. Orn,
stedt, late Of the county OF In Sale
and State Of Illinois, deceased will
appear before the Probate Court Of
sald county, Oh the first Monday fbo.
ing the 4th day. of June, 1917, at the
Probate Court room, in Ottawa. in said
county, when and where all persons
having claims or demands against said
estate are notified to attend ana pre-.
sent the same in writing ior adjust.
ment.
Dated this 12th day Of April, A. D..
lSli. MARY ORNSTEDT,
Executive.
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WIZ SUFFER With DAGsiGas,
KIDNEYS OR RHEUMATISM Now?

tTO BE CONTINUED

letter Tells Of Lono-looked.for Prescription.
Dear Rcddcrs-If can do any good in
the world for others, | wish to do II. and
], feel that it Is my duty to write about
the wonderful results | received from tho
use OF Anuric.' | was suffering from
kidney and bladder troubles, scaldng
urine, backache and hc'.matism, and feet
and ankles swelcd Sc that at times [
could not walk without assistance,
Had taken several different kinds Of
kidney remedies but all failed. | sent
for a box OF DR.. Pierce's newest dis
covery, rAnuric," which l received hy
mail In tablet form. | soon got better
and am convinced that this popular
new medicine is good. / wish to roc-
olnmend 1t to my neighbors and every.
body suffering from such troubles.
MRs. III. j. SARGENT,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Classified AdVertiSin0

Advertisements VIII be inserted in tins
column not exceeding five lines, one
week 30 cents. Each line over i've, 10
cents per week additional.
All advertisements in this column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

Here we have the tale OF
young woman who Is thrust by
her greedy and lazy family into
a Worli Of human vultures to
win a fortune with her personal
charms. But she surprises them
all with her fine traits of char
acter. Her struggles and con.
slant danger are frightening,
but she brings help and happi-
ness to men and women who
need It much. This Is a story
with ctrons pulse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
NOTICE.
Elrler E. Roberts, Attorney.

Estate OF AN,na Hook, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
ders.gned, executor Of the last will
and testament Of Alyina Hook, late
OF The county Of LA Sale and State
Of Illinois, deceased, viii appear be-
forc The Probate Court of said coun.
ty, on the first Monday (being the
fourth day) OF June, 19l7, at the Pro-
bate Court room, in Ottawa, in said
coanty, when and where all persons
having claims or dcmGnds against
said estate, or notified TO attend and
present the same in writing for adj
jlstment
Dated the 9TH day of April. A. d.
1917.
WILLIAM H. SUTTON,
Executor
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

all bids, as authorized by law
Dated at Ottawa, Illinois, this 18th
day Of May 1917.
Il. +. BRADFORD,
Mayor and President o. the Board Of
Local Improvements
". W. CURT
City Clerk.
GEORGE T. FARNSWORTH.
Public Engineer and Secretary OF the
Board Of Local Improvements.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
|. W. BREWER.

Attorney and counsellor at law and
solicitor in chaEcery. WIN practice
law in the several courts and In
the federal courts Special atten.
ton given to all real estate cases
OF La Sale and adjoining counties.
including drainage questions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
For Sale

FOR SALE OR RENT--A strictly
modern eightroom house on Illinois
avenue. Also three furnished rooms,
web located. For further particulars
call on or address VIM. Jamison, 100
La Sale street, Ottawa, Ill.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

FOR RENT-A good store building.
size 1SxiS IT,, suitable Tor any kind
If a business; located at 50i La Sale
ST. For further particulars, cail On or
address VIM. Jamison, 100 La Sale
St, Ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
For Rent

FOR RENT-Modern fat over Keller
&c Kroehnke,s iewelry store. In
quire Geo. j. Glenn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

MEN TO LEARN BARBER TRADE
Prepare for lighter work, better pay.
more jobs. Few weeks completes.
Day or evening. Nearly three years
saved. See how. Catalogue mailed
Tree. MOLLER BARBER COLLEGE.
los 5 Fifth Ave, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

FOR RENT-Eight room fiat, all mod
ern conyeniences. Inquire DR.. Bur-
rows
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Miscellaneous

PUBLIC SALE of real estate Of de.
ceased Daniel Lawless on premises
Wednesday, May 16, al 2 p. m. II. NJ
Kelly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

FOR RENT--A six room house. Mod
ern conveniences, Phone M. N. Arm
strong, Moloney Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Wanted

POSITION -Stenographer.
thoroughly experienced in CONNER
cial line. Apply at this office
WANTLD-Girl for booked ping ami
Office work. Apply in cwn hand
writing. N.Y., care Fret 1rader-
journal
WANTED-A position as housekeeper.
Town position prepared Call at
GID West Jefferson street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter il broken. | pay one
to ten dollars per set. Send by parcel
post and receive check by return mail.
l.. Mazer, 2CO7 S. 9Th St, Philadelphia,
Pa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
Professional Cards
NJ. N. ARMSTRONG.

Attorney at law. 210.2l1 Moloney
Bldg, Ottawa, Illinois. Telephones:
ONCE. 375-W. Residence. Sl2-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
JAMES J. CONWAY.

Attorney and counselor at law, office.
rooms 4OS and 407 Molone Bldg..
Ottawa, illinois.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17
WILLIAM !. HIBBS,

Attorney at law, Office west of court
house. Phone. Main 161.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

Cars arrive from the west at S.45
a. M, 7;45 p. m, 9.45 .. M, 1913
p m, 1900 a. N.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

In p. m.-l:50, $3.50, $3.50, 1850,
$50, $3.50, $780, HOO.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-17

Eastbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Marseiles, Seneca, Morris,
Mlnooka, Rockdale un' Joliet.
In a. NIB 80, Ga, 1850, $3.50,
ll:50.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
Backache

In spits of tho bcst care one takes
d oneself, any part of the human machine
b liable 70 become out Of order. The
most important organs arc tho stomach,
heazt and kidneys.
The kidneys arc tho scavengcrs and they
work day and night in separating the
poisous from the blood. Their signals Of
distress arc easily recognized and In
cluds such symptoms as backache, de-
prsssioos, drowsincss, irritability, head
echa, dissiness, rheumatic twinses,
dropsy, gout.
"The very best way 10 restore the
kidneys TO their normal state of health," /"
nY d.; Pierce, Of Buffalo. N. x, :. 70 70
hon your fav,eite pharmacy . small
amount of Anuric, which y dispensed BY
almost every druggist" Anurio 10 mex.
psnGive and should be taken before meals.
You will 6nd Anuric moro potent than
Hthia, diasolves uric acid - water dos
UuxRs
The state herald., 1917-05-11

proclamation Tor instructions as to Q
convenient method of registration.
The wardens Of jails. penitentlarleA,
and reformatcrles should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions or
the sixth day.
Five days after the date Of the pres
dents proclamation complete regula-
dons will be In the hands of all sherifts
and OF the officials of cities Of over
10000 population.
The president Is authorized to call
upon all public officers to assist In the
execution of the law. The plan Is,
however, to rely on the people for the
proper execution Of the law. 1t Is ex-
pected that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars. Such
services will be gratefully acknowl-
edged. Volunteers for this service
should communicate Immediately with
the proper official.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
Aor.. ON Paying Men In Training.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on the ariny
bill agreed on n provision to pny 500
month TO men In trimming camps
seeking to qualify as members OF the
officers reserve corps.
Although the full allotted quota OF
10000 men probably will be enrolled In
the officers training cnmps when they
open Mny 10. there still II "plenty OF
Dom for men OF the right qunllties."
the wnr department announced.
In n statement saying that cnch OF
tho sixteen camps seemed assured OF
Its full allotment Of $500 applicants
for commissions. the department mp
pcnied for further recruits among men
OF proved ability.
The state herald., 1917-05-11

Iut.EeaCMnR ul6ehH0 O6ulbuinB, ueHitu
compelling remedy Of the age, and
the phenomenal success the prepa-
ration has achieved throughout the
country proves conclusively that my
confidence In Tanlac ID well placed.
'"The Ingredients or medicinal ele-
ments which make Tanlac come from
many remote sections Of the earth
the Alps. the Pyrenees, Russian Asia,
West Indies, mountain states near the
Rocky Mountains. Mexico and Peru
are among the points from which prin-
cipal parts Of the preparation are OBJ
tained. In the principal laboratory
Of the Cooper Medicine Co., Inc, under
the efficient direction Of a chemist Of
note, those medicinal herbs, roots and
barks are assembled In the rough and
painstakingly developed 30 as to at
tain that high standard Of efficiency
shown BY the uniform preparation.
Tanlac."
The wonderful success which Tan,
lac has achieved seems almost incred-
ible. a. over Seven Million bottles have
been sold and distributed since It was
placed on the market, something over
two years ago. and It IL now selling
at the phenomenal rate Of approx.
mately Five Million bottles per year.
One retail nrm. the Jacobs Phar.
macy Company. Of Atlanta. has sold
at retail In their eleven Atlanta stores
the astonishing total Of $4,000 bottles
within the past twelve months, break
ing all records for the sale Of q pro-
prietary medicine in the same length
Of time.
Memphis dealers and jobbers have
sold 20S, ,118 bottles since April. 1915.
Texas dealers and jobbers have sold
approximately Half a Million bottles
within the past six months. and 1t Is
now the most widely talked Of medi-
cine In the world today.
There is only one explanation for
this Nation wide popularity and rec
ord breaking demand for Tanlac and
that is very simple. The inherent
purity and wholesomeness Of the med
icine has confirmed 1t In the minds Of
the people and have made 1t q house
hold word throughout America.
The leading drug firms Of Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo are en-
thuslastic over the wonderful success
the preparation Is making In this sec
tion and In only q few weeks time
Tanlac will be placed on sale In every
city, town, village and hamlet through.
out the West.
There is a Tanlac dealer In your
town.-Adv.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
Panacea Of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow . cold to ad-
vance In your system and thus encour-
age more serious maladies. such a
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use Of few doses Of
Boschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test Of fifty years. 1t induces a good
nights sleep with easy expectoration
in the morning. For sale by druggists
In all parts Of the civilized world In
25 and rs cent bottles.-Adv.
The state herald., 1917-05-11

Tn0uSanoo OF the most prominent
people in st. Louis, Cincinnati, Dallas,
Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham. Louis
Vile. Nashville and even the larger
cties Of the North and East, where
his celebrated medicine has been ac-
complaining such remarkable results,
are even more enthusiastic over Tan.
lac than Mr.. Cooper himself.
It IL Mr.. Cooper's theory that nine.
tenths Of the diseases and ill.health
Of the average person is due to ca
tarrhal Inflammation of the mucous
membrane which produces faulty d.
gestion and improper assimilation Of
the food.
In q recent interview. Mr.. Cooper
was asked II Tanlac would relieve
Kidney trouble. Liver complaint and
Q dozen other ailments and In this
connection. said:
As have repeatedly said. my med
lc1ne acts directly ON the mucous
membrane. stomach and blood. sxpel-
ling from them the impurities and
toxic poisons, and rendering to them
. strong. healthy condition.
II am convinced that the stomach
regulates the condition Of the blood.
and 10 the fountainhead Of health or
disease. a. the case may be. Ny
medicine u intended primarily for the
regulation Of the stomach and catar-
thal Inflammation, but 1t II no uncom-
mon thing for persons who have used
It to come to me and explain that II
has relieved them Of rheumatism and
many other ailments not generally
recognized as having their origin in
stomach trouble.
'Most Of the so-called stomach.
liver and kidney troubles" continued
Air. Cooper. "are due almost entirely
to a catarrhal Inflammation of these
organs and 1t is believed that Tanlac
ts the first actually direct specific
therefor.
"Catarrh Of the stomach, liver and
kidneys is the most frequent cause Of
dyspepsia and kidney disorders and a
catarrhal condition Of the nose and
throat often leads to deafness. Fre-
luently the lungs become diseased by
the extension of the catarrhal inflam.
nation by way Of the bronchial tubes
to the lung substance. The mental
and physical state Of the chronic ca.
tarrh sufferers Is indeed very unfortu-
aate.
''Tanlac has overcome this condition
b Its most obstinate stages. and the
preparation. therefore. must be. as
have always contended. the one great
The state herald., 1917-05-11
chI,,oo "a rurnI,h chasers.

Chicngo.-This city IN now mobil'
ix!ng its nnvni resources. Acting under
orders from the navy department.
Cant. W. A. Mofrctt. commnndnnt Of
the Grcnt Lakes naval training station,
bcpnn rounding up hundreds Of small
power bonts preparatory to equlpplnE
them M submarine chnscrs Captain
Moifett expects to rush them ITO the
senbonrd" ns rapidly ns possible.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee VIII
Purchase All Supplies Needed BY
the Allied Countries.

Washington.-Crea Of n central
purchasing committee In Washington
for all supplies bought In the United
Stntes for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert OF the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
J. r. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial sltua-
tion. the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
ly bankrupt In the credit markets
after the war.
sour enemies" he snid, "for all their
boosted efficiency. have never Ind the
courage TO face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
wnr IL over they will be hard put to
IT,"
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one Internal loan upon nm
other. he explained. their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
lIcved they would either have to repu-
dlnte large part OF their debt or face
Inability to buy the enormous qunnti-
ties Of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies. he added. Ind paid their
way in the war "by the strnightfor-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses Of American securities, by rnis-
ing loans" As n result. he predicted
that the end OF the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
RANlShEp.

ter. s.lt-Eheum. Ery,lpel.s, BoIl,, CsI.
ings, and every kindred ailmcnt arc
benefited and cured BY H.
Cut this out and mali 70 Us with tho
naino OF the paper will mall you
FREQ Q medical treatise on above dis
sssses; rAddres. DI; Picrce's InvslidS
d. fsssos's Pleasant Hsllsts rsgulAAs
md invisosass stomach, liver and bowels.
oasas-eoassd. tiny granniss, easy 70 taks
- candy.
The state herald., 1917-05-11
chanaed.

Crimson Gulch doesn't seem like
the same town since II went dry
"Thats right" replied Broncho Bob.
'It has changed both In Joy and grief.
The boys don't have neither so many
irolics nor as many funerals"