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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
Fred Sanders Celebrates Birthday.

The home Of Frcd II Sanders in
South Ottawa was The scene last even
ing Of a delightful stag" in honor of
the hosts birthday. The affair was
planned by Miss Margaret Sanders
who served as hostess during the
evening Itummy was played and re.
froshmenis served. First prize went
to II. c, Wiley while A. G. Bradsh
was presented with the consolation
The guests were Frank Sanders. Chas.
Sanders, win Sanders, Judge Henry
Mayo. James j. Doughorty. Fred w
Murphy, II. G.. Wiley, George s. Wiley
f. B. Wharton, S y Bradford. r. b
Farrell, j NJ Mogallin, | ID. Vincen.
A. &. 3radish, h. Woodward w. II
0smaa, l.. NJ Bayne and Horace Hull
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
Is Given Linen Shower.

A linen shower was held last even
ing at the home of Miss Marie Hag-
land in North Ottawa complimentary
to Miss Lille Johnson. Games were
played and musical solos were given
by the Misses Hagland, Johnson and
Lindblom. Refreshments, consisting
Of sandwiches, fruit salad olives, hot
chocolate and waters were served by
the hostess A most pleasant evening
was spent and Miss Johnson was the
recipient of many beautiful gifts.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
MRS. THOMPSON
DROPS LAW SUIT

Aurora, H., Jan. 27.-Mrs Isabelle
Thompson yesterday withdrew her
suit for 100000 against the Burling-
ton railway at Wheaton. Trial fans"
who packed the room were much dis,
appointed because of hints of es-
capades to be inquired into.
Affairs which the attorneys for the
railroad seemed anxious to have dc.
scribed at length had to do with Mrs
Thompson and Frank Licher, Il mar
red man. Licher and the wealthy
widow were on one of their alleged
spending rounds" when she lost hel
hand under a train. at F,arlville.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
GAYETY STORE.
LEASED TODAY

The north half of the Gayety store
room, formerly occupied by Taylor
Pyle, was leased today to the Singer
Sewing Mcah:ne Company and work
of remodeing the store room was be.
gun. The Singer Sewing machine
Company expects to be in the new
quarters by February list. Ed Levy
who has leased the other half of the
building, will also move into his new
quarters on February list.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
u. S. TORPEDO BOAT AFlRE
AND AGROUND.

Washington, Jan. 27,--The coast
guard headquarters today received
word that a small United States
torpedo boat was aground and on
fire on Orient Point, l.. |. Later
word was received that a coast
guard surf boat had succeeded in
pulling her off and towing her TO
Green Point, l.. t., but had not
succeeded in extinguishing the
fire. The Identity Of the torpedo
boat has not been established az
vet.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
MAY OUTLINE TERMS
LONDON EXPECTS CENTRAL POW
ERS TO MAKE KNOWN SOME
DEFINITE GROUNDS ON WHICH
PEACE CAN BE ATTAINED.

London, Jan. 27-The eyes of the
world today were turned on Germany's
Great Headquarters, where are gath
cred the military and civil heads of
the Central Powers. While the meet
ing there ostensibly is to celebrate
the German Emperor's fifty-eighth
birthday, it is confidently believed in
London that the Kaiser will COM
memorate the day with an important
move in the direction of peace.
The gathering at Great Headquar-
ters is one of the most notable of the
war-certainly the greatest since the
move for peace attained its present
momentum. Present are Emperor
William, Emperor Charles of Austria
Hungary, the German Imperial Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg.
The German Foreign Minister, Zim-
norman, the Austrian Foreign Minis
ater Czernin Won Chudenitz, Field
Marshal Won 'Hindenburg, General Won
Ludendorff, and many other lesser Of
ficials in military and civil life.
The London belief that the gather.
ing there will result in peace step is
based primarily on two things:
l. The widespread call from Ger
mans themselves and from neutrals
that the Central Powers definitely out
line the terms on which they will be
willing to end the struggle as did the
Allies.
2. The speech of the Hungarian
premier, Count Tisza, in which he
clearly indicated that the Central
Powers witt make another peaee
move.
Aside from the peace motive of the
gathering, it is expected that far
reaching plans for the welding more
closely together the military and
economic resources of the quadruple
alliance will be mapped out. Specu.
lation is rife in official circles over
these plans it is generally conceded
that the plans will be undertaken with
characteristic thoroness and little
doubt exists but that Germany, and
more particularly the German leaders,
will handle the reins Of power.
1t is predicted in some quarters
that the Kaiser will introduce plans
for central federation of his allies
under German hegemony, extending
from Hamburg to Bagdad, with Hin
/ denburg as the supreme military COM
mander One writer says that after
the Kaiser thus marshals his re.
sources to their greatest possible eff
cheney he then will announce to the
world the terms on which peace will
be acceptable,
In this connection there appeared
in the Nation today an outline of the
the pen of "Wayfarer," who has at
tanned considerable recognition during
the war
"Rumor has it," he writes, that
the president (Wilson) has a sketch
Of Germany's terms in his pocket
They are said to include:
Offer of Metz and part of Lorraine
to France, coupled with evacuation,
but no indemnity.
Evacuation and indemnity for Bel
GUM.
AN Independent Poland.
Surrender of the bulk of the Colo.
nies in exchange for a deal in Central
Africa.
Restoration Of Serbia with reten-
tion of a line of passage for the rail
way.
Naturalization Of the Straits.
"Trentino for Italy"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
|. s. BROOKS ON
STATE PROGRAM
COUNTY SOIL ADVISER WILL
TAKE PART IN TWO IMPORTANT
USSlONS--WORk is SUR
vEYED DURING THREE DAYS
MEET.

County Soil Advisor l. S. Brooks is
scheduled to deliver two important ad-
dresses at the State Farmers Institute
to be held at Streator February 21-23.
Mr. Brooks will take part.in u discus
sion OF Crop Production and later il
the week Will deliver an address upon
Personal Hygiene
Others of Mr. Brooks prominence
in Tie agricultural World will assist in
making the state meet one OF the
most successful in the history OF the
institute. All important topics dealing
with soil Improvement and household
science will be ,horoly explained dur
ing the three days gathering.
Crops.
The Thursday morning session will
be given to the study Of crops and will
be full of advice and instruction.
/ Frank l. Mana, one Of Illinois most
successful scientific farmers, will
speak on Crop Production giving
the correct information needed III
raising large yields.
Sessions for Boys and Girls.
At these meetings to be held in the
Y. NJ c. A. Thursday and Friday al
ternoons, Prot Fred II. Rankin OF the
/ College Of Agriculture Urbana, Park
er w. Holmes OF the Rutland Schools,
j. II. Greene State Extension Leader
in BOYS and Girls Club WORK, and
Prof Gilbert will have charge, ald
some clubs will be formed for actual
work the coming year. The young
people must have the best training
for the great professions OF farming
and home making, 50 that this special
information is brought to them by eX-
perts and people interested in the
young people Of Illinois.
Household Science
The conservation of the home is Of
great importance since it affects The
whole human family. A proper knowl-
edge of Household Science Is Of more
Importance than many people realize
and great emphasis has been placed
on the program to be given. This Is
for every woman in the state Of Hi
nois and such subjects as Home
Nursing, THE Community Nurse,
Sewing" Household Accounts,
How to Buy" Community Music,
"The Farm Woman in Business also
Making a Home are some Of the
subjects to be presented by able w0
: men,
: Exhibits.
Y The people Of Streator will have in
, teresting exhibits showing local in
4 dustrlcs, and the College OF Agricul
1 ture is sending an instructive exhibit
Z A model farm, with all crops growing
t was one of the University Of Illinois
Y interesting features Of the great Pan
z ama.Facifc International Exposition
{ 4 H.. -
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
MCLAUGHLIN FARM
SALE a SUCCESS

The farm sale of Mrs. Thomas Nc
Laughlin, held Thursday, was largely
attended by prospective purchasers.
All of the stock and implements were
disposed of. One roam mare brought
a record breaking price of $3.50. Mrs,
Mclaughlin and family expect to
move to Ottawa about February LIST
and will reside at 729 Jackson street,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
FORMER VICE QUEEN OFFERS
HOME TO ERRING GIRLS

Chicago, Jan. 27.-ieorgia Spencer,
for many years prominent lgure Ill
Chicago's upper circles of vice, today
offered the palatial buildings which
once housed her establishment, as
homc for the eiring girl who wants to
begin anew and live straight,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
POPE DIVORCE IS
DISPOSED OF TODAY
MARSEIllES WOMAN GETS d.
voRcE UPON GROUNDS OF
CRUELTY FILES AMENDED
BILL REDUCING ALLEGATIONS
-STREATOR WOMAN FREED

Upon an amended bill in which she
alleged only cruelty Mrs. Birdie Pope,
of Marseilles, this morning was grant
ed a divorce decree from Albert }.
pope. a wellto-do farmer living north
of that city. In her first list OF al
legations Mrs. Pope charged drunken
ness and an attempt to kill her. She
stated that Pope drew a gun and
threatened to shoot her, but was pre-
vented from any such rash act by the
interference of farm hand.
This morning she related two in,
stances Of cruelty and made no men
tion of drunkenness. She said Pope
choked her February 20. 1915, and on
September 5, of that year. pulled her
from their buggy, injuring an arm
which she had broken in an accident
on East Main street, in Ottawa, only
a short time before. In the accident
Pope's auto skidded into c., 0. Il
p. freight. His skull was fractured
and his recovery was doubted for sew
eral days. Mrs. Pope's arm was so
severely fractured the bone protruded
thru the flesh.
She stated to Judge Slough that all
money settlements had been made by
agreement, and that she did not de-
sire. as a result of that agreement
any alimony or solicitors fees from
Pope. She also waived any right she
may have in his estate.
The Popes were married March |
1893, and separated May %, 1916. Botl
have SUITS pending in the circuit cour
and each probably will be called upol
to testify for the other when th'
cases are heard.
Mrs. Hogan Gets Decree.
Mrs. Mary Hogan, of Streator
thrice complainant in divorce proceed
ings against her husband. Jerry Ho
gan. scion of a wealthy Bruce town
ship family, was given final decree
this morning by Judge Slough. Or
two previous occasions Mrs. Hogan
dismissed her suits upon promise OF
the defendant to treat her better. 4
few weeks ago they were principals
in legal battle for possession Of the
children. This controversy finally
concluded with father and mother
each taking child; the father secur
ing the boy and the mother the little
girl.
In her testimony, Mrs. Hogan accus
ed Hogan Of drunkenness and cruel
ty.
They were married March 2S, 1910
and separated early in the fall.
Hogan did not make contest in to
days proceedings, but suffered tht
suit to go by default and the wife Sc
curing the decree.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27
E X T RA
SWIFT & co. PAY CLERK
HELD Or.

Chicago, Jan. 27.--TWo bandits
held up Fred Hoist, paymastsr
fer Swift & Co., near the main of.
fees Of the packing concern to-
day, obtained $500 intended for
the men in the sheep house, and
escaped in an automobile.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-27

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THE WEATHER.

Probably snow or rain
rain and warmer tonight.
Sunday warmer with
rain or snow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
BRIEF AND BRIGHT
Terse and Fuleent Observations
Touching on Current Events.

Terse and Fuleent Observations
Touching on Current Events.
The New German counselor has
this to his credit. anybody can pro
nounce his name
AS we understand it. in many
places John Barleycorn has been bot
tied up and cellared down,
There is nothing of which we are
so liberal as advice.-La Rochefou-
cauld
The postage on drop letters Will re-
main at two cents, so the hero who
trades at home will continue TO get
his customary bills on time,
Baltimore buffets announce Scotch
so Cents Throw" At that rate 1t
wouldn't surprise us to see the aver
age Baltimorean with his throwing
arm in sling.
Iowa will find it exceedingly diff
cult to wet a whistle, open an eye or
adjust a nightcap until 1t solves the
curves OF its statutory drouth.
W. owe tliiS Nuty " Oui RihNS wv
The boys, as many as possible in the
trenches by Christmas
AT last Gen. Pershings fame in com
rlete They've named chrysanthe-
mum after him.
Are your teeth in shape for a long,
hard campaign? Mr.. Hoover says we
must save wheat by eating rye bread,
and that we also must eat the crusts.
A favorite receipt for chicken glace
says, ITO one cup Of leftover chick
en-, etc 1t is no use to proceed fur
Their. There wasn't any of ii left.
The hours between 3 and 8 on sun
day afternoon are dull enough with
out spending them i'll the company Of
the middle aged woman who believes
The war will never be won until every
last man gives UP his tobacco
Bryn Mawr girls badly beat each
other in hazing fight. Who says wom
en- aren't fitted for war work Al
bany Times Union.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
PoWNAL

Merritt Myers has resigned his 20
sition in the Power Plant of the Berk
shire Street Railway at Pownal Ctr.
Paul Niles left this morning for
Cambridge, Mass. where he will en-
ter training camp in the aviation
corps.
b. r. Wilcox has discontinued his
butter business and has sold his milk
to Mr.. Harmon, a milk dealer in Hen
nington.
Edward Johnson has accepted a po-
sitlon with the Black Cat Textiles
company at Bennington in the plumb
ing department of their new mill
The many friends of Mrs. Inez Ma
son Of Zylonite, Mass, viii regret TO
learn Of her resent death. Mrs. Ma.
son was Inez Partridge before mar
riage and was born, reared and edu-
Gated in Pownal and she possessed all
the qualities that go to make up a
fine women and her death is keenly
felt by her past friends in this town.
Our local hunters are preparing for
their annual deer hunt and have been
getting their camps in readiness. DR.,
T.. t. Potter and party are to occupy
the little school house near the Estes
place and has renovatou and repaired
1t up and it viii make a fincLcamp for
their headquarters. FS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and vIIlas. Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Special for Friday and Saturday at
the Schwartz market. Roast pork at
SOC per pound. Tel. sos. ADV.
If you buy coat, skirt or dress at
Weichmans it means perfect salts.
faction and the only one in town with
the same style. julius L. Weichman
H. North street, one flight up. Adv
Charles Isbell, wounded in action
on the French front, decorated with
the cross of war, will speak to work
ing boys and girls and students at
the high school tomorrow evening at
eight.
Mrs. E. W. Bradford, Mrs. g. r
Graves, Mrs. l.. II. Whitney and Mrs
r. s. Drysdale motored today to Bur
iington to attend the state meeting 81
the American Red Cross. The meet
ings are to be held on the roof gar
den of Hotel Vermont. The party eX
poets to return Saturday.
A team of working boys was or
ganized last evening to solicit the
employed boys for the 100000 boys
who are to give $1,00O,0o0 of the S35,
100000 to be raised next week for the
army and navy Y. NJ c. A. work
This team will meet daily for lunch
and reports during the campaign
Every employed boy will have an op-
portunity to contribute $40, half OF it
payable within thirty days, and the
balance by April first.
Small advertisements for the Ban.
ner must be paid for in advance. This
includes wants" for sales" ITO
rents cards of thanks, dance items,
church suppers, etc. 1t is not that
we question person or society's
credit or willingness to pay. but to
save a large amount of bookkeeping,
postage charges and delays in collect
ing small accounts. In these times it
is necessary to cut out extra expenses
as far as possible. Paying in adj
vance will cost the advertiser no
more and will save the Banner a con
siderable sum yearly. 37t3
The Vermont troops at Camp Bart
let are to go south within a few days
according to announcement made
Wednesday at Westiield Those who
think of enlisting should act prompt
ly in order to be ready to go south
with the regiment. More recruits
are wanted between the age of Is and
40 and those who eplist will get the
$40 per month state pay in addition
to their federal pay. The Banner Of
flee will be open evenings this week
for enlistment in Company I oi'any-
one desiring to enlist can call there
at any time during the day 1878
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Owing to the increased postage
rate and other costs of doing bust
ness. on and after Nov. l, 1917, ali
small advertisements in The Banner
must be paid for with the order. This
refers to wants" for sales" and
other classified advertising, cards Of
thanks, church and society advertis
ing and other little advertisements
where the charge is less than $3.50
The cost of opening a ledger account
and sending bills for these small
items is large in the course OF year
and will be larger with the postage
rate increase. This expense and labor
can be avoided by advance payment
and it will cost the advertiser no
more This rule will be enforced and
all will be treated alike. s~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
|||ILIIIQIIIDII

medicine / took. Every month since
was a young girl had suffered with
cramps in my sides at periods and was
never regular. ! saw your advertise
ment in the newspaper and the picture
of woman who had been saved from
nm operation and this picture was i'm
pressed ON my mind. The doctor had
given me only two moro days to make
up my mind SO sent my husband to the
drug store at once for 0 bottle of Lydia
=, Pinkhanl' 5 Vegetable Compound, and
believe tic, soon noticed change and
when | had finished the third bottle l
was erred and never felt better. grant
you the privilege to publish my letter
and am only too glad to let other women
know of my cure. Mrs. THos. MCGoN-
IGAL. 1892 Hartviile Street. Phila.. Pa.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE - Bay saddle mare,
weight ten hundred and fifty, 1913
half thoroughbred, six years old,
broken to saddle and harness. This
mare has been schooled over the
jumps, is full of ginger. has a splendid
trot and goes all her gaits right.
Have no use for her. DR.. A. II. Wright
Wilmington, VT. 36t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
BE CAREFUL WHAT
YOU TAKE FOR COLDS

The DANCE ia
Il 5 | n y pa = g q |
m d cines is fcom
/ h G stlml!aats
a n d daageru Is
d ugs which IN any
OF them depend on
for their tenn por-
AIRY ett sct. & y
cause 1t Is fee }
from alcohol
narcotics 70 n d
dangerous dru $,
T. az h err John 8
Mediclr g has h ID
81 years vi sac
cess as o tonic
and b ID ! builder,
for throat IT, IN
bles and ia thu
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

III my Sue anu Ddch
until 1 nearly went
crazy. / went to
different doctors and
they all said / had
female trouble and
would not get any
relief until / would
be operated on. ]
had suffered forfour
ycars before this
time, but / kept get
ting worse the'more
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE--We have lot of good
second hand heating stoves and rang
es. All kinds Of second hand furni-
ture for sale at a low price in the
rear of Pottery on Park st. ]. Ed.
Walbridge 13tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

There ARE various eXeelient cures
for the nervousness Tint comes from
reading too much war news One y 10
enlist for army service ana ano'her
Is TO do whatever else may come handy
for the cause.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-About mile from
Manchester Depot at Lumber Camp
10 Work Horses in good condition
double harnesses, double wagons,
sleds, stationary boiler and l 60 H.
P. engine, pulleys, shafting and belt
ing. Also l large range, dishes and
bedding. Address Lock Box 1884
East Arlington, VT Phone 1862.
1877
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

WANTED-A No. Studebaker
touring car, new tires, Warner
lenses, self starter and fully equipped
throughout. Exchange for roadster
or real estate of any kind. Call or
address 203 Division st. Benning-
ton, Vt S4t12
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

WANTED-10O0 cords of 4 foot
cord wood. 100 cords dry wood de.
livered at once, balance through win.
ter. VIII pay highest market price.
H. w. Myers & Son Inc. 1Stl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

WANTED -Good reliable local man
to represent Singer Sewing Mch Co.
Must furnish the best OF references.
Our former agent has been promoted.
Singer Sewing Mch Co., % Eagle St,
North Adams, Mass. 36t6f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

WANTED-Pupil Nurses. na-~ and
female, vented at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses
For particulars. address DR.. Arthur v
Goss, Supt., Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton. Maas. S1t1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-Five horse power gas
oline engine on truck, with saving
attachment Apply II. N. Dyer, No.
Bennington. Tel 1881. S6t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE Edison graphophone
with 4 min. attachment and 81 rec
ords. Also a Detroit Jewel gas range
and cook stove. Inquire 612 Main
St, upstairs. 36t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

WANTED-To buy rags, paper, rub
Der, copper, brass and all kinds of
junk, Joseph Connel, 209 River St,
tel. 329-M. We pay cash and top
prices. 31t25*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-Large quantity of
white birch and other timber with
mill, As h. p, all equipped, roads
made. Near and ready market for
output. Terms easy. Small stump
age Reasonable rent on MILL Teams
hired by day, help ready to work.
Less than $500 required. Information
gladly given. Address r. S. G. by let
ter only. Banner office. 37t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

treatment Of coughs and colds. Father
Johns Medicine is DOCTORS prescrip-
ton, pure and wholesome. Guaran.
teed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

u FOR SALE--1 rifle suitable for
deer hunting and also one good heat,
\ err. 313 Pleasant st. 3St6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
WANTER

WANTED--White Ash Lumber
Green or Dry, in small or large guam.
titles. Good cash prices paid Ad
dress Box 81, Holyoke, Mass. 23ti
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-The Daniel j. Cullion
property ON Maple street, consisting
OF two houses and building lots In.
quire D. ]. Cullion. 6$t5S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
MIacELLANEoua

NOTlCE-New 1910 samples ready
soon--connect now for local territory
three big feature lines. viz; exclu-
sive are calendars. leather goods,
metal and Darafiine signs highest
pay; best support; a two million dol
lar concern. Address, Elwood Myers
Co, 902-9O4 Marbridge Bldg, New
York city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-09
IAN OPERATION
| AvE:RTED

Philadelphia, Pa--"One year ago !
was very sick and suffered with pains