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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
POST0FFlCE AIDS Ais kRCE.
Designates TranscontinentaI Course as
an Official Mail Route.

Washington. - Delivery Of United
States mail by aeroplane will be a
feature of the cross continental race
planned for next June as the route Of
the contest will be designated as an
aerial mail route by the postodce dc.
partment.
In accepting the Aero clubs offer Of
cooperation the second assistant post
master general. Otto Praeger, says in a
letter read at the aeronautics exposi,
ton in the Grand Central palace, New
York. by Alan r. Hawley. president
Of the club:
1.-THE field superintendent of the rail
way mail service have presented to the
department thirty seven practicable
aeroplane mail routes. The postohice
department will appreciate it If you
willdesignate committee to cooperate
with this bureau in making an investi'
cation as to the designation of such
cities in various states as aerial mail
stations, where salts 'actory landing
places can be provided"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Some Verbal Slips.

Without being pedant one may note
many inaccuracies in the use OF words
In his own speech and in that Of 9th.
ers Perhaps excuse" for pardon
Is the most common of these. "Anx-
ious' used where eager" is meant is
another frequent error, and more OF
ten Secure" Is spoken Incorrectly than.
correctly. Ordinarily when procure
or get" is intended secure Is said
These instances do not come within,
even the category OF distorted syno
nyms. They are simply words misap
piled.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
STATES MAY CONE BACK.
High Price Of Paper Forces Them Into
uso In New Jersey.

Pennsgrove, n. J.-Slates may come
into vogue again in south Jersey
schools. in spite Of objections TO them
on sanitary grounds. as result Of the
shortage and increased cost Of paper
County Superintendent Of Schools
Dixon has already issued an order to
pupils Of the Salem county schools to
use both sides OF the paper in prepar-
ing written lessons.
A number of organizations and
church societies throughout this end of
the state are collecting and selling old
paper as an effective method Of raising
funds for their various schemes. The
most systematic paper saving cam
paiga in this part of the state Is being
conducted at the new Du P0nt vii
lagos. where salvage department has
been established.
Old paper is regularly collected in
wagons, and presses have been set up
for baling it into 100 pound bundles
for shipment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
NOTICE TO PROVE CLAIMS.
3. r. Lincoln, Attorney at Law.

Notice is hereby given that the UNI
dersigned, Executor of the last Will
and Testament CT Gertrude f. Elem
ing, 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, (be-
ing the seventh day. Of May, 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 at
tcll and present the same in writing
70 ,ustment.
h.. ed this third day Of March, A. d..
1917.
CHARLES l.. HOOK,
Executor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
MASTERS SALE.
M. N. ARMSTRONG, Solicitor.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, LA SALE CO.
SIS La Sale County Circuit Court
In the matter of Joseph Denny VS..
Willis V. Bingham and Amanda Bing.
ham, his wife.--In Chancery, No
21i47. On Bill TO Foreclose Mortgage
Public notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of decretal order en-.
tered In the above entitled cause, In
said Court on the 18th day of Janu
airy, A. y. 1917, |, Harry G.. Cook
Master In Chancery CT said Court
shall on Monday, the 18th day OF
March, A. d. 1917, at the hour OF
eleven o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, sell at publ C auction to the high
est and best bidder at the North door
of the County Court House in the City
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
BIDS FOX PRINTING.

The county Of La Sale, by and thru
the printing committee of the board of
Supervisors Of said La Sale county
hereby invites bids for printing and
furnishing printing supplies, such as
may be required by the said county of
Ia Sale for the period Of one year from
March Is, 1917, to March IS, 1918.
All bids must be made on forms fur.
nishoA by A. e. Bach, county clerk
All bids must he filed with the Coun,
ty clerk at his Office in the court house
at Ottawa, H., in sealed envelope
plainly marked as follows: For Mr.
c. C. Kelly, Chairman printing com
mittec. Bids for printing" and must
be so flied before II o'clock a. m
Thursday, March Is, 1917
The committee will open and consid
er the bids at one o'clock p. m. on
Thursday, March Is, 1917
A bond with approved security in
the sum Of $4,000 will be required.
The committee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids also to let the
contract for printing for the treasur
ers and superintendent Of schools, Off.
ceS separately.
No bids will be considered which
make any conditions whatever, except
as stated in the said forms for bids.
Dated at Ottawa, I'LL, this 9Th day OF
March, 1917,
c. G. KELLY,
Chairman Printing Committee
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10

Of Ottawa, in said County, the follow
ing described real estate, situate in
the County of La Sale and State ,Uf
Illinois, to-wit: Commencing at tie
northeast corner of Lot One () Block
One % in Gum & Parsons Addition
to Marseilles, H.; thence running
north on a line which would be con-
tinuation of the east line of said Lot
One north eight (S) degrees thirty
minutes, east two hundred four and
two-tenths (2042) feet to the place Of
beginning, thence running north eight
go degrees thirty minutes, east fifty
six and eight-tenths (56.S) feet to the
south line of the Ottawa and Morris
road, thence running south eighty-two
1922 degrees and twenty-seven (2O
minutes east along the south line Of
said road three hundred and sixty-one
(96D feet to the east line of said Lot
nine 90 in Assessors Subdivision Of
Section Seyentee 40 in Township
Thirty.three $3.50 North, Range Five
(5) East Of the Third Principal Meri-
dian, thence south along the east line
Of said Lot Nine, seventy-three and
seven-tenths (7S7) feet, thence west
flfty-six and fve-tenths (5G.5) feet,
thence north oighty-four (S4) degrees
and flfty-fve (55) minutes, west one
hundred thirty-fve and tive-tenths
1850 feet, thence north seventy
(70) degrees, west one hundred TWEEN
ty-two ll22l feet, thence north eighty
(S0) degrees six (6) minutes, west
sixty.fve and six-tenths $3.50 feet to
the place OF beginning, said premises
being a part of said Lot Nine Co.,
together with all and singular the ten
ements and hereditaments thereunto
belonging.
Terms Of Sale: Cash in hand on
day Of sale.
HARRY G. COOK.
Master in Chancery
Dated. Ottawa, H.. February 3, A.
y. 1917
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Commissioner Of Highways.

Robert f. Heth authorizes the Free
Trader.Journal to announce that ne
will be candidate for tho Office 81
Commissioner of Highways OF South
Ottawa Township at the annual town
election Tuesday, April 3, 1917,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Bad Colds From Little Sneezes Grow

Many colds that hang On all winter
s.art with q sneeZe, a Sniifle, a sore
throat, tight chest You know the
symptoms Of colds. and you know
prompt treatment will break them up,
DR.. Kings New Discovery, with its
soothing antiseptic Dalsams, has been
breaking up colds and healing coughs
of young and old for Al years. Dr..
Kings New Discovery loosens the
phloegm, clears the head, soothes the
irritated membrane and makes breath
ing easier 4>t your Druggist, SOC. 2
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
For Commissioner.

julie +. Vallat desires to announce
himself as candidate for highway
commissioner. subject TO the decision
of the Democratic town primary.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10

James White announces himself az
a candidate for Highway Commissions
err subject to the decision OF the Dem
ocratic town primaries
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Announcements.
For Commissioner.

Thomas Morgan desires to an.
nounce himself as candidate for
Highway Commissioner for the town
Of ottawa subject to tn e2ision OF
the Democratic town p. Laries.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted in this
column not exceeding five lines, one
time. 10 cents; three times. % cents; one
week 80 cents. Each line over five, 10
cents per weel, additional.
All advertisements in this column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Editors Troubles,

PenmanAn editor must have many
trials, mustn't he!
Wright Well. ours has. He has been
hauled up three times for libel and six
times for spceding.-St Louis Post.
Dispatch.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Miscellaneous

SPRING UPHOLSTERING- is
the time to have your spring re-
pairs and upholstering done at most
reasonable cash prices. Phone 1872.
George Bauchle
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
CHICAGO, OTTAWA & PEORIA
RAILWAY
No
effective Oct. 1, 1850
EAcT QNIIMn

EAsTsoUND.
Eastbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Marseilles, Seneca, Morris.
Minooka, Rockdale and Joliet.
In a. m.-5.5O, 6:.., 1850, $3.50,
1850.
In p. m.-1:5o, $3.50, $3.50. 1850,
$3.50, $3.50, 900, HOO.
Cars arrive from the west at 8:45
a. m, 7:45 p. m, 945 p. m, 1888
p. M, 100 a. IN.
WEsTBouND.
Westbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Chautauqua Park, Starved
Rock, Utica, La Sale. Peru, Spring
Valley Ladd, DePue, Bureau and
Princeton.
In a. m. x5;1O, o5:5O. 1880, oS:3c,
o9;50, oll:50.
In P. mol so, x2:50, o3;5O, x4:5O.
o5;50, o750, $50, 01l:35.
Cars arrive from the east at 1850
a. m, $3.50 p. M, 1912 a. IN.
SOUTHBOUND.
Southbound cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Mckinley Park, Grand Ridge
and Streator.
In a. ND so, d6:50, 1850, $50,
11:5o.
In p. m.-1:50, $3.50, $50, 500.
Hoo
dDaily except Sunday.
*Marseilles, Seneca, Morris and In.
termediate points only.
XLadd and intermediate points only.
oprnceton and intermediate points
only.
ola Sale and intermediate points
only.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
l.. w. BREWER,

Attorney and counsellor ut law and
solicitor in chancery. VIII 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, 1917-03-10
B. r. LINCOLN.

Attorney at law, Office, La Sale St.,
west of court house.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
Professional Cards
M. N. ARMSTRONG,

attorney al law. 210-2l1 sIoloney
Bldg, Ottawa, Illinois. Telephones
Office. 375-W. Residence. sl2-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-10
For Rent

FOR RENT-Six room fiat with bath.
Colwell building on La Sale st.
Apply to VIM. Colwell, 500 La Sale st.
FOR RENT-Single Office room, $500
per month. Desk room $500 per
month. College Bldg. Thoroly mod
ern steam. w. c. Vittum. tt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
EFFORTS TO RETAIN
P0CAHOMTAS TRIPS

The good ship Pocahontas will con-
tinue for the present TO ply between
Richmond and James river points. This
announcement was made yesterday by
ofYicials of the Virginia Navigation
Company. A meeting Will be held by
the stockholders, 1t is said. some time
next week. to take some action con-
corning the running of the boat in the
future. The patrons of the line along
the river have entered protest with the
corporation commission against dis
continuance of the trips of the boat,
and before 1t will be permitted to be
taken off. hearing will be ordered
by the commission.
This is good news" said Alderman
Lawrence Paul. chairman of the .coun-
ell committee on dock. river and har-
hor, last night With this boat off the
river, and the business cut off, the city
would have trouble in securing an ap-
preparation next year from congress for
improvements to the river. This is a
most important matter. Our commit
tee directed me to confer with the
navigation company and with the cor
poration commission, and in company
with Sub-Chairman JEFF c, Powers |
shall get In touch with the situation
this week. We will do everything pos
sible to have the company continue its
regular trips"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
BIG LOOP ODv|A1ES
BACk|Me-|n SYSTEM
Mammoth Union Station on West
Broad VIII BE Completed
BY February 1, 1918.

Recently adopted plans of the en-
gineers in charge of the construction
of the mammoth union station Of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac and Atlantic Coast Line will give
the station a system of receiving and
dispatching trains unexcelled in the
country.
Instead of the old method Of back
Ing in or out Of the station, the eight
tracks will run into the station, dis
charging its passengers. and, COM
pleting the loop. will cross its own
tracks and proceed in Its original d.
rection.
1t is said that the station. which
will be completed February /. 1918
will cost over 100000 when all ex-
tras. such as the laying of tracks and
installing modern features for the
convenience Of passengers. Is added
An additional feature under consid-
Grafton now is a plan for allowing
the Virginia Railway and Power
company to run its cars into the sta
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
CUPID CALLS HALT To
RESCUE WRECKED MEN

Winchester, Va. July 15--Rayrond
O. Koenig and Fl. F, Mitchell. of wash
ington. said TO be competed with the
army, ran their automobile this after
noon into a tributary Of the Shensn-
doa h river four miles east of Winches-
ter and were rescued by an clipping
couple from MARYLAND in another car
Both parties were bound for Winches-
ter.
Koenig's lip was severely gashed on
a barbed-wire fence. Both men were
badly cut and bruised about their faces
and bodies
The car in which the shingtonIans
were riding left the road near a bridge
and plunged down an embsnkr1ent into
the stream. They were found In Semi
conscious condition bv Ernest E
KooEle Midd1etown. Md. and Miss
Mary 2 PofenherEer, ShsrpsburE. Nd
After the rescue the runawavs were
married here BY the Rev. DR.. George
s. Bowers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
GREAT. AUTO PLANT
COMING TO STATE
VIII he Established Between Rich
mond and Norfolk to Care for
Army Cars.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington, July IA great au-
tomobile, truck and motorcycle sup
ply depot is to be esta blished by the
war department at a point somewhere
between Richmond and Norfolk, Va
This depot will be used primarily for
the storage of motor machines and
equipment destined for points abroad
II is understood that IL will be one
Of the most important, as well as
one OF the largest depots OF this kind
established anywhere in the coun-
try. ssi
When the movement of national
guard troops to Europe begins, this
depot will naturally he called upon
to supply these forces with motor
equipment. Also. it is probable the
national army forces will be sup
piled from this depot, regardless Of
what ever ports these forces embark
from
The plan Of the department is said
10 he 10 maintain a force of me-
chanics at this depot, prepared not
only TO asse nnble parts of motor ma
chimes for shipment abroad, but also
10 make necessary repairs TO ma
chimes which have seen service in the
various training camps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
METAL TRADES BIG
EXCURSION WEDNESDAY
Elaborate Program Arranged. Inciud-
ing Thirteen Eyents-Wiu Go
To Ocean View.

Arrangements have been completed
by the committee In charge for the
big annual excursion of the Metal
Trades alliance, which will be run
Wednesday, July Is, to Ocean View.
In previous years the attendance on
this picnic to the seashore has been
record breaking for such excursions.
and indications are that this year will
not see falling of in the number
of persons who will take advantage
of the low prices and enjoy the out
ms
The reports on the advance sale OF
the tickets for the excursion show that
so large a number have been taken
that the committee has arranged for
two large sections to Accommodate
the crowd, and ii may be necessary
TO charter a third il the sale OF tick
cts continues. The first section will
leave at I A. NJ. Wednesday over
the Norfolk and Western out OF Byrd
Street station. the second section fol-
lowing a short time aftcr. Return
ing the first train will leave Norfolk
at 100 P NJ Refreshments ana
amusements at the beach will be free
to ladies' and children on that day.
Contests and races. including thir-
teen events. have been programmed.
and the winners will be presented
with handsome prizes donated BY
Richmond merchants. Among the
more expensive gifts will be steel
range. load Of wood. several items OF
iewelry, groceries. clothing and prac-
tically something In every line.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
HOUSEWIVES WIN IN
APPEAL For HOT WATER

The Richmond Housewives league.
aided by Chief Health Of4cer Roy Elan
nagan, has succeeded in inpressine the
administrative board with the impor-
lance of having hot water appliances
at the city markets, for use by butch
ers and hueksters. and the board has
directed Building Inspector Butler to
secure sufficient mum her Of auto
matte hot-water heaters to supply the
demand. This Mr. Butler has done. and
within a few DAYS the markets will be
fully furnished with these appliances,
al a cost Of ssn1
The administrative board has also
directed the clerks ~ markets TO see
that all the city ordinances concernfn z
"a IMITATION be strictly enforced
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
|fl1 ILLNESS IS
10 Be the SLOGAN
COMMITTEES. Auxiliary to
aense Council, Now at Work
Campaign on Sickness.
YSIC1ANs ARE SCARCE
~ That situation of Dire Short
|of Doctors May BE Met Vigor-
Effort Will Be Made to Lessen
beea.

womar's committee, Virginia
council of national defense,
~ TO the state council Of de-
y at work Investigating health
pms through the courtesy OF
re board OF health with the in
OF forming some plan by which
I'd bodies OF women may aid
emergency now facing Vir-
At the outbreak OF the war
Pmmunities were without ply
The two Red Cross hospital
lready complete will take TWEEN
doctors from Virginia and in
e 500 physicians will be called
fore Christmas. The only sub
Tor medical assistance accord
the statement Of member
board OF healthy will be the
Ition of the science of the pre-
OF sickness.
are 10000 cases of prevent
lsea ses in Virginia each year
total 1000, 900 days Of sick
4mong the diseases causing this
y tuberculosis takes precedence
pneumonia, typhoid. malaria
'eria, scarlet fever. etc. follow
Imallpox, for which large sums
pended annually. stands at the
4 the list. tuberculosis causes
heaths annually. smallpox av-
six.
Rhe address which DR. Fnnion
Hams. Commissioner of health.
ed TO the public health com
OF the woman's committee
IN division. council OF national
=. auxiliary 10 state council OF
3, he stated that due 70 the
Tread education last year
II about nv the scare regarding
De paralysis reports showed re-
i OF cases Of diphtheria forty
Fr cent. typhoid thirty per cent
eberculosis eighteen per cent.
fged upon the committee tho
|ty for immediate action n So
outbreaks of illness were TO he
Red.
Ewoman's committee Immediate
to work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
TO REPAIR STREETS
AROUND OLD MARKET

The administrative board Is maxi
ing arrangements for repairing the
streets around Old Market Complaints
most emphatic have come from bucks
ters. butchers, merchants and patrons
of the market, that the condition Of
the streets is a reflection upon the city
government. Holes several inches
deep are permitted TO exist In the
street 70 the imminent danger of dam
ages to vehicles and injury to man
and beast
Mem bers Of the board stated yester-
day that material which has been diff
fcult to get is now on the way. and
In short while work OF repairing
the roadways Will be in progress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
LABOR SHORTAGE FELT
AROUND WILLIAMSBUR RIG

VILLA nsburE. Va, July 15.--The
big wages paid by the du Points at
Penniman are playing havoc with la
hor in this section. Carpenters are paid
IS 4n day and common laborers
about $3.50. BOYS are earning thirty
four cents an hour. Several days ago
every man who applied was given
work M matter whether he was skill
"a or not Demand for carpenters is
heavy as there will be large con-
struction work there for some time.
Farmers are complaining that their
labor is going from them and that
this competition is working great
ha-dships upon them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
T-NAV WELFARE
|, WORK HkRM0N|ztO
ID r. Fosdick Heads Advisory
uitfees for Both BranChes
ames Of Naval Commits
SION Announced.

70 The Richmond Nirginian }
ington, July l5.---Secretary of
~ Daniels has annaanced the
ment OF an advisory COM
,n the Improvement and well
the men in the training camps
tions Of the navy and marine
o be called The Naval Com :
on Training Activities. In
ular and reserve corps OF the
"a marine corps, there have
ecentIy added about lI4.noo
IA the ma jortty OF these re-
re very young men and boys
70 come from sheltered homes
ricA.
lieve," Secretary Daniels said
heir welfare and their train
good surroundings Is a mat
the highest Importance and
fort 10 being made to secure
best moral environment for
ing men In all the training
and stations. To this end.
pked tho cooperation OF the
les In the states where these
nen are at present located and
.ouested a committee OF men
men who have taken deep in
Ia the physical and moral well
k young men to cooperate.
IA glad to say tina. a commits
men and women. all of whom
rendered important service and
|pecial fitness TO give advice in
Important work, have accepted
I've enlisted as volunteers in the
make conditions as near ideal
4 enlisted personnel as possible
request, Mr.. Raymond h. Eos
Hi DO chairman of the corl mis-
Mr.. Fosdick has been APP
d In like capacity by Secre-
|aksr on army camps. In order
Ire the most hearty cooperation
eh arm of the service I deemed
to secure Mr.. Fosdick to be
han Of the naval commission
Il ~ OF that OF the army"
|committee In composed OF Ray
b. Fosdick. chairman; Walter
New Haven, Conn; Barton
Norfolk, Va; Joseph Lee.
|. Mass: John J. Egan. Allan
IA: Selah Cham berlain, San
leo. Cal; Clifford w. Barnes,
Forest, Ill: Charles p. NELL.
hKton, D. c.: e. T, Meredith,
(oines. Iowa; John S. Tichnor.
Nv Army and Navy Y. NJ. 9 A..
York; Lieutenant Richard r..
u. s. navy; Mrs. Finley j.
krd. New York; Mrs. Daisy Nc
stevens, Hattiesburg. Miss. and
Helen Ring Robinson, Denver,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
'ERN TO STUDY
x-RAY For \ MONTH

Henry Stern. recently called
IL service as lieutenant In the
D corps. Is In Richmond for
month. during which he VIII
h study OF the X-rsy under Or
In charge Of the station here
Etsrr, who was formerly uiedt-
[mirer ef the CITY health depart
WAS called 70 Fort oslethorpe
Ehyee weeks ago as mem Der ~
|dieal reserve corps He reports
|cns at the camp excellent, with
hum Of sickness and discomfort
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-16
FRIEND OF ROBERT r.. LEE
DIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Charlottesville. Va. July I5.-Dr. Ed
ward Southey Jones, member Of the
faculty Of Washington college under
the administration Of General Robert
e Lee died recently at Columbia, s.
C His last actual work was done as
professor in the University Of South
carolina at Columbia beginning in
1851 and he was at the time OF his
death professor emeritus of that insti-
tuition.