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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
JOLIET ENTERTAINING
SUPERVISORS OF STATE

Reservations have been completed
to care for $50 delegates expected to
attend the thirty-iirst annual eonven-
ton of the State Association of SUPER.
visOrs, County Commissioners, County
and Probtc Clerks which opened in
Joict today and continues until
Thursday afternoon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
EARLY HISTORY IS
'UNEARTHED; PAPERS
REVEAL OLD ITEMS
Or. J. h. GoooELL FINDS LETTER
FROM G. v. BRUMBACH, WHICH
WAS WRITTEN IN DAYS OF
YORE.

Marseillcs Oct. 9.-Dr. ]. II Goodel
mas been for many years student of
historical matters in connection with
!, Marseilles and La Sale county, and
has preserved many interesting pa
pers and letters bearing on these
things. While looking over some Of
them recently, he CHANGED on Il let
ter received from G. w WASH
Brumbach, in reply TO inquiry he had
made upon some township history,
which closes with the following inter.
estlng statements:
The early settlers of Manlms came
IN the following order: William Rich.
ey, 1881; Joseph Brumbach, Aug. "a.
1882, Lowell Kimball 1898; Reuben
Simmons, David Olmstead. Under
man, 1884; Abdel Stebbins. 1885.
The deer disappeared in 1924.
The wild grass. in early day, was
from two to ten feet high.
Of wild fruit we had the crab an.
pie, grape and plum, the latter per.
haps better than any of the cultivated
species.
The first apples in Rutland grew
on the farm of Matthias Long, and the
same year Christopher Long had
some. The first apples in Manlius
grew on tree that was planted by
Richey and stood about three rods
west OF the residence of Mr.. Long
the Cniversalist minister in Marseil
les tknown as the old McCanna
place.
Joseph Brumbach raised the first
peaches in the towns of Rutland or
Manlius, in 1888. Abdel Stebbins
brought the seed from New York state
III 1888. ! planted these stones nv.
self under fathers direction.
currants were first brought into this
county from Mackinaw by VIM.
Parr
The first frame house in Rutland
was 5. PARIS; old Mrs Groves same
house known as Joseph Groves
Wheat was formerly the staple pro.
duction of this county. In 1850 corn
became the staple.
The first train of cars that ever
ran in Manlius or Rutland was In
1852, in September Travelling has
perhaps made as great a stride in
short time in this county as any
place. Formerly people went TO Chica.
go and back by OK express. time five
days, now railroad in nine hours
tine letter from Mr.. Brumbach is not
dated, but must have been received
a good many years ago as this record
Is badly beaten now.) Formerly tho
fare on Frink & Walker stages was
80 to Ottawa from Chicago, and in
addition each passenger was expected .
rail on his shoulder to pry the stage !
out of sloughs. Now the average
American hummer has two seats in
palace car. one 10 sit on and one
TO put his feet upon and he is so big
that Daniel Lambert's great coat
wculd not make him a vest pattern.
The first schoolhouse in ManlhIs
stood near George BoswOrth's the first
III Rutland near Sam Nilliken's:
Miss Parker, afterward Mrs Lamp.
hier, was the first school teacher in
Manlus. Mr. Lamphier was the sec.
ond and Mary Otis, now Mrs. Talcott.
wife of Mancell Talcott the mil
lionaire, of Chicago, the third.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
|Society Notes

The graduate pupils of the SHEER
wood school Of music, Ottawa branch
VIII give a recital, Thursday night.
October $, in the First Baptist church.
Mrs. w. c. Paisley, director of the
Ottawa school, will have charge Of
the recital Mrs. G. w. Kirby, So
prano, soloist, will assist the pupils
OF the school The public has been in.
vlted to attend this recital, and no
admission fee will be charged. The
following program will be given.
Beethoven (Septett, OPP. 20 Allegro
con Brio Misses Marie Miller. Vic
toria uhl, lla Olson and Lille John
son
Chopin-Liszt tChant Polonaisel =
Miss Ila Olson.
Bhrmann Quo for two pianos)
Marehe TriomphaleH Misses Julia
Severtson and Ida Brandner.
tai Louis Metcalf Loves Melody"
lbl Benjamin Whelpley The Nighlin-
gale has Lyre of Gold''-Mrs. G
W. Kirby.
Schumann "Symphonique" Miss
Marie Miller.
Henri Ravina (duo for two pianos)
"Euryanthe'-Misses Julia Seyertson
and Grace Nichol.
Henselt "If We're a Bird"-Miss
Victoria Uhl.
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Mrs. G. w, Kirby and audience
MacDowell CaD ITO a Water Lilv:"
CD will the Wisp' Miss Marie
Miller.
Mozart (duo for two pianos) Sonata
IN ID major, allegro con spirito,--
Misses Ila Olson and Lille Johnson.
tal William G. Hammond. Loves
Springfield" (b) Alicia Adelaide Need.
nam, in Blossom time Mrs. G "
Kirby.
Mrs, Paisley, accompanies.
Mcdowell "Polonaise"- Miss Lii.
lie Johnson.
Marie Miller (Duo for two pianos.
original composition), Echoes of the
'orest' Miss Marie Miller and Mrs
Paisley
Chopin, "scherzo', OPP. 81 Miss
trace Edwards.
Beethoven, Septet, Op. 20 Presto
MISSES Marie Miller Victoria Uhl,
Ia Olsen Lille Johnson.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

The Musical History Club will hold
a meeting Thursday night in Miss Ida
Chamberlins studio This will he the
first meeting Of the year and at this
time the years study will be started
a very interesting program has been
planned for this years work. the pro.
gram that is to be given Thursday
night will be;
Current Topics Miss iIertha Hill
Vocal number Miss Blanche High
land,
Piano number Pastoral Mrs b.
Q. Berge.
Gavolte, A Minor tRamcau Miss
Ida Clement
ta Air de Suzanne lIIandeD; Oh
Caro- Mico Ben UGiordan) Miss Ida
Chamlcrlin
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
Receipts anG Esi.ates.

Wheat Receipts. l0G cars; estimate
for tomorrow. Il cars.
Corn Receipts. l25 ears; estimate
fo% tomorrow. - cars,
Oats Receipts. ac7 ears; estimate
Ter tomorrow, 172 cars.
Hogs Receipts 10000; estimate
Iot tomorrow, $4,000
Chicago 1--we STOCK.
Cattle Open weak close weak:
tons $l7Co.
Hogs Open steady, close steady;
l.ps, $3.50.
Sheep 0pon weak. close weak;
tops, SIPS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

Fashionable dressmaking. Satisfac.
ton guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
Am now located at 6O1 La Sale ST..
above Keller 4 Kroehnke's jewellery
store phone 402.K
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

The luncheon that was to have
been given for the Congregations
Auxiliary at the church Friday has
been postponed until Wednesday, DC
tober II. Mrs. Wilbur Lawrence and
Mrs Charles Beck will be hostcsscs
ut this time.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
Atlanta Has n Wreck.

Atlanta, Ca Oct a. Eleven Pc
sroeS five Womcn ana six men were
h0rt in two wrecks here when two
street cars ran together at Central
and Mitrhells streets and an automo.
pile truck struck a telephone pole ut
lnman Park Three Of the negro men
suffered fractured skulls and are be.
Loved to be fatally hurt
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
D. Of |.

lhe Daughters of Isabella will hold
1le'r regular meeting this evening at
X of c. hall.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

When Eaby was alex we gave her
CaStorIa.
When she was Child, she cried for
Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to
CasiOria
When She had Children She gave tlc1
Gastoria,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
p INJURED IN NJ.
Y. SUBWAY CRASH

New York Oct 9. Twenty-Five per.
sons were injured, four seriously. hc"n
Today when two northbound subway
tainS mot in rear end collision in the
EronN NJ River avenue and l57th
street. Nurses and physicians were
rushed to tae scene from the Lincoln
hospital returning with the four re
ceiv'nc serious injury An inycsti2a.
ton is under way to- determine the
cause Of he collision which Is un.
! YcWn
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

The parish house was bower Of
autumn leaves and autumn flowers
Tor the Joint meeting Of the home and
conservation departments of the WON
an Club held yesterday afternoon
This meeting was in the nature of an
autumn party and seventy-ivc women
were present Mrs. p. ]. Wendell read
paper on Storing and Use of Winter
vegetables, prepared by Miss Vera
SHOOK Mrs. George Townsend and
Mrs. G. c. Rickley read very interest.
ing papers on the Conservation of
Food, and the Conservation OF Fuel
Mrs. Cordela Hathaway gave a read
ing. The porgram was followed BY a
general discussion of all members
present on Winter Vegetables "
sweet cider was served by Mrs. c. NJ.
Watts and Mrs f. S Slewder chair
men Of the two departments. The
hostesses for the afternoon were Mes.
DANES Joseph Baker, ST.. e. Il. Mer.
GER Belle Sullivan, Fred fIaoberle and
Miss Vera Shook
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09

The Undinc Hose Company will
celebrate their tifticlh anniversary
when they give their annual ball at
Thanksgiving time. The bah will be
given in the armory again this year
Messers Prafckc, LANCER Ford
Swcger and GCOderman are the com
m,ttee in charge Of the arrangements
OF this ball
=, . -
Starved Rock Court Daughters Of
Isabella will give card party and
dance Wednesday night in Carey's
hall, Utica Refreshments will be
served by the committee in charge.
The public has been invited to attend.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-09
Mrs. Rinehart

Greatest Woman Writer, Whose
: Story The Girl Who Had No
Cod Is Now Running in THE
FREE TRADER-JOURNAL.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
JAMES c. SWEENEY
NEAR To DEATH
Former Chief Justice Is Not
Expected to Live Through
Week is Report

James C. Sweeney, former chief JUS
tice of the state supreme court. is in
a very serious condition at an Oak
land sanatorium and is not expected
to survive the week according to in
formation received from his bedside,
says the Gazette.
He is suffering from perniclous
which is defined as anaemia
of mysterious origin and from which
there is but little hope of recovery.
Judge Sweeney is reported to be in
a comatose condition and very weak.
For several months he has been ailing
and has been in sanatorium. Several
weeks ago he rallied and was able to
return to Reno and resume his law
practice for a short period, but only to
suffer a relapse.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
TWO MORE j. s.
ARMY AV|ATORS
FALL TO DEATH
Instructor and Student Killed
When Machine CoIlapses
At High Altitude

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May g.
Victor Carlstrom, aviator instructor of
the Atlantic coast aeronautical sta
ton and Carry b. Eppes of Newport
News. an army student aviator. were
killed today when their machine col
lapsed at an altitude of $500 feet.
The fall was witnessed by about a
hundred persons. Carlson was giving
Eppes his first lesson. and when they
reached the 3,5OO-foot elevation the
machine suddenly crumpled up and
plunged downward.
AS the airplane fell the observers
saw the right wing of the machine
sailing after in. This wing had given
away and caused the rest of the ma
chine to- collapse.
Carlson reached the zenith of his
flying career when he flew from Chi
cago to New York several months ago.
He also held the American record for
altitude with pilot and one passen.
ger
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
WELL KNOWN COUPLE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE

a quiet wedding was performed at
the residence OF Mrs. Frank Round.
tree last night by Rev. J. NJ. Swander.
when Mr.. Ernest p. Bihlmaier and
Mrs. Myrtle n. Robinson were made
husband and wife.
The ceremony was witnessed by
Just few intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties. After the couple had
taken the vows which united them in
wedlock, the party adjourned to the
Elk Cafe where a delightful supper
was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bihlmaier are well
known residents of Elko and they
have host of friends to wish them a
most happy and prosperous married
life. They will continue of course to
make this place their home.
A honeymoon trip was planned TO
Salt Lake City. but unforeseen cir
cumstances prevented them at the
last moment They now plan to take
a more extended trip later on:
The Independent joins in congratu.
lations and best wishes for health,
happiness, and prosperity.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
LECTURE TONIGHT
AT COURT HOUSE

]. c. Herbsman, advance man, and
lecturer of the Ellison.White Chau-
tauqua system is in Elko today and
will lecture at the court house to-
night at eight O'clock, taking for his
subject. Community and National
Service"
Mr. Herbsman was formerly head
of the department of public speaking
at the University of Washington, To-
Gated in Seattle. The speaker comes
highly recommended. The chamber
of commerce of Boise says the follow.
ing of his talk to that body last year:
'It was exceptionally fine, and we feel
that he has done great deal of good
for our community. We appreciate
your courtesy in giving us this op-
portunity of hearing him"
The chamber of commerce of Red
lands, California, says: Mr.. Herbs.
man is certainly a whirlwind. He
gave us the best speech we have had
this entire year."
The business men of Tucson. Ari-
zona sent the Glowing: "Mr. Herbs
man delivered one of the wittiest and
most eloquent talks ever heard here"
Mr.. Herbsman will explain the at
fractions that will be here on the
Chautauqua program this year. He
will also give the committee advice
on the best methods Of conducting
the advertising campaign and the
sale of season tickets. All guarantors
are especially urged to be QUE - the
meeting. The speaker will nave some.
thing especially to say for the benefit
OF the women, and 1t Is hoped that
good representation of the Draper
club will be in attendance.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
BUSINESS MEETING Of
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The board of county commissioners
finished it's monthly meeting yester.
day afternoon. There was full at
tendance and considerable business
was transacted besides the consider.
ing of the bills.
In the matter of widows pensions
the board adopted resolution in.
creasing the allowances to conform
with the law as 1t was amended at
the last session O fthe legislature.
For one child an allowance of s25
was made, and $40 for each additional
child. The total allowance, under no
circumstances is to exceed $55.
The petition of the citizens OF Jar
bidge district to create a school dis
trict to be known as the Diamond A
school district was grantee.
The county clerk was directed to Sc
cure estimates for an iron fence to be
placed around the county Jail In the
rear of the court house.
a. w. Sewell of Tuscarora, was
authorized to supply monthly to Cap.
Lucksinger merchandise to the
amount of $3.50.
The petition of the citizens of La.
moille Valley asking that Jail be
built at Cross Roads was laid over
for further consideration.
Requests were made by ]. c. Harris
and ]. NJ. Taber. sheriff of Elko coun.
ay, and Steward OF the County hos.
pital respectively, that the allowance
for the board of inmates be increased
twenty-five cents per head per day
The request was based on the in
creased cost of foodstufrs. The mat
ter was laid over for further consid
Grafton.
The resignation of J. V. Marshal as
justice of the peace of Contact town
ship was accepted.
Acting as town board for the town
of Carlin, an amendment was made TO
the ordinance providing for licenses
for lodging and rooming houses. Un.
der the amendment passed all persons
keeping more than one boarder OF
one roomer will be required to pay q
license.
An order was made transferring
$500 from the Carlin, town govern
ment fund into the Elko town gov
ernment fund for the fire apparatu,
sent from EIko to Carlin.
! J. A. Beilar, w. +. Linebarger anC
Thomas Griffin were appointed as an
unofficial town board for the town OF
Carlin. This board is to act in the
capacity of an advisory board for the
commissioners. All bills against the
Carlin town government fund mus;
be signed by at least one member OF
the advisory board.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
NEW WAR TAX
BILL READY
FOR CONGRESS
Greatest and Most Extensive
Line of Taxation Ever Faced
BY American People

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The new
war tax measure is now ready for
congress. The bill proposes the most
extensive and greatest line of taxation
ever faced by the people OF the United
States. Additional new taxes were
announced last night
The ways and means committee al
so added a provision to put tax of
one cent per pound on coffee and two
cents per pound on tea in the hands
of roasters and importers
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
GERMANY NOW
STRUGGLING To
HOLD COAL FIELD
Present Engagement Regarded
As One of Most important
Actions of War

With massed reserves and every
available gun at his command, Crown
Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria Is striving
TO halt the ceasless British assaults
on the Drocourt Queant line. the last
bulYark protecting the richest prize
OF the Germans in northern France.
the coal fields OF Lens.
The reckless expenditure of life by
the German commander has had at
least temporary reward in capture
OF Frcsnoy At the northern end OF
the line. Its capture marks the first
time in the history OF the war that a
German counter attack has succeeded
In wrestling an important position
from the British.
Everything indicates that the pres
ent struggle on the British front is
regarded on both sides as one of the
most important actions of the war, but
il may be many days before decision
is reached.
French Make Gains
PARIS. May 9.-Thc French last
night captured the first line trenches
CT the Germans over a front three
quarters of n mile in length to the
northwest OF Chevreux. 1t is officially
announced.
British Regain Ground
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS May
9.-(By Associated Press Correspond
ent) Most of the ground lost by the
British In the vicinity of Fresnoy has
been regained, and the Germans are
barely holding Fresnoy village itself
Germans Victorious in Macedonia
BERLIN, May 9.-The German and
Bulgarian troops have administered
a severe defeat TO the entente forces
in Macedonia, IL is officially an
nounced
French RepuIse Attacks
PARIS. May 9.-During the night
the Germans made repeated counter
attacks in force against important
positions taken from them on the
plateau of Chemin des Danes. Though
the Germans were stopped by the
French artillery and machine gun fire.
new assaulting waves resumed the
effort several times until the ground
was strewen with the German dead.
Russians Again Active
PETRoGRAD. May 9.--Russians on
the Rumanian front broke the Teuton
positions to the northwest OF Senne.
and advanced toward Jenawcr, il is
officially announced.
Germans Hold Fresnoy
BERLIN, May 9.--Fresnoy is held
by the Germans against fresh british
assaults. 1t is officially announced
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
GUT
MEAT SUPPLY
Also Prohibit the Use of Any
Grain for Any Purpose Ex-
cept for Bread

PARIS. May 9.-After May Is the
sale of meat, poultry or game in any
form will be prohibited on Thursday
and Fridays and slaughter houses will
be closed from IL o'clock p. m. Tues
day to 6 O'Clock Friday morning.
Prices of all kinds of meats have dou-
bled since the war began but there
is still plenty to eat.
A decree has also been promulgated
prohibiting the use of maize. rye, bar
ley or buckwheat for any other pur-
pose than that of making bread.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
FRENCH PLEASED WITH
RECEPTION IN WEST

WITH THE FRENCH WAR MIS-
SIONS. May 9.--"We have been sur
prised and delighted with our gener-
ous welcome in the middle west" said
Yivinni this morning. The members
5f the commission regard that the
voice of the west has spoken to the
mission in unmistakable terms and
that the terms of the message Is a
defiance TO Germany and her allies.
Philadelphia's whirlwind reception
to the French mission concluded at
noon with a municipal luncheon and
reception. The party departed for
New York at $3.50 o'clock this after.
noon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
RAW MATERIALS
COMMITTEES NAMED

WASHINGTON. May s.--An exten.
sive system of committees have been
appointed to serve under Chairman
Aruch of the committee of raw ma
terials, and Chairman Cosenwald. of
the committee of supplies by the
council of national defense. Judge
Gary will be chairman of the com.
mittee on steel, Bedford On oil. c. N.
Crane on lead. Jacob F. Brown on
wool, and Palmer on zinc.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
PIRACY PRACTICED BY
GERMAN U-BOAT
BY w. S. Forrest

The story of the French schooner
Leontine Is a tale of modern piracy
and murder which rivals any of the
unauthenticated history of Captain
Kidd. Here is what happened on
the high seas during the morning of
March %, 1917:
The schooner LeOntine. carrying 2S0
tons of mine stakes. left --------,
France, on March % at O'Clock p. IN.
Two days later the Leontine was
stopped by long range shot from a
German submarine. The crew. eight
persons in all. prepared to leave the
ship as the captain rushed below for
the ships papers. The submarine
approached and lay 800 metres away,
her commander and crew watching all
that was happening on board the
Leontine. Instead of allowing the I'M
armed men TO save themselves the
submarine kept up a steady fire, de.
luging the little ship with forty rounds
Of shrapnel. The first few shots killed
four of the crew and wounded the
four others. three seriously. The
LeOntine was a charnel house so far
as the human material aboard could
make II. Her captain, slightly wound
ed as he attempted to mount the
bridge. returned TO the deck and
courageously carried two of the vic.
tins to shelter forward.
The LeontIne was now riddled like
a sieve, but did not sink. The Ger.
mans then fired incendiary shells
which started a fire in the stern
The blaze, however. as If fate had in.
tervened. did not spread. Immedi-
ately boat left the submarine and
party came aboard TO sink the
Leontine with bombs Seeing that
all the crew was either killed or
wounded, the boarding party placed
their bombs and prepared to leave.
On the deck, the first mate and cabin
boy, the latter child OF tender
years. fearing the explosions. ap
pealed to the enemy. Revolver shots
answered their appeals. Aboard the
submarine the crew which crowded
its deck applauded this act with
laughter and shouts.
Shortly before the first bomb ex
ploded aboard the Lcontinc the sub
marine turned and steamed to a
safer place. The explosion tore a
gaping hole In the vessels side. The
first mate, who survived his double
injury, family called to the captain
that another bomb was about to ex
plode. This bomb was hanging ovel
the side by cord and the captain
cut the cord The FIRST bomb hat
done It's work. Water was tapping the
decks The little ship wallowed in the
waves and sudden gust OF wine
threw her strongly to port and she
capsizcd Immediately.
The survivors. four In number
captain. tlrst mate. cabin boy and {
sailor whom the captain aided I,
hide himself forward--werc thrown
into the sea but managed TO keel
aGoat on wreckago which surrounded
their battered ship. by superhumar
efforts they detached one of the Leon
tines boats and crawlod into g.
Tho boat battered by shrapncl
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09

capsized. by this time the mate and
cabin boy had succumbed to their
wounds The two others crowled atop
the capsized boat while the captain,
summoning all his strength. appealed
by signals to the submarine. which lay
some distance away watching the
show. The answer TO this was the
training OF the U-boat's deck gun on
the two helpless men. No shot was
fred. the enemy probably being con.
tent TO let the victims die slower
death. The submarine then cruised
hoartlcssly out of sight.
Four hours of intense suffering
passed before the survivors were seen
and picked UP by a passing vessel.
They are safely ashore today, recover
ing and able to tell the tragic story of
modern heartless piracy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-09
SENATE DEBATING
ESPIONAGE BILL

WASHINGTON, May 9.-An effort
is being made to involve the senate's
new cloture rule to force through
the administrations espionage bill
with the drastic newspaper censor
ship and embargo sections. The fight
is now under way with John Sharp
Williams of Missippi leading in the
ATTEMPT.