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Sharp County record., 1917-08-10
PARAGRAPHS FROM SIDNEY
Citizens Will Improve Road To Cave
City By Donation.


| Maxville were visiting relatives here
Sunday.
Mrs, H. A. Bone is the guest of
relatives at Evening Shade and Ash
Flat this week.
Miss Ruby Edgar is reported to
have typhoid fever at the home of
Jimmie Johnston.
Sheriff J. H. Kirtley of Evening
Shade was meeting his many friends
here one day last week.
Several of the youngsters from
here are attending the meeting in
progress at St. Paul this week.
Thomas Johnston left Monday
for Hardy and ImbOden, where he
will visit relatives for a few days.
Miss Ollie Smith returned to
Batesville last week, after an extend
ed visit with her father, B. T. Smith.
Miss Winona Arm of Batesville
has been the guest of her relatives
and many friends here for the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Yeager visit
ed relatives in Johnson township
Sunday and attend chuTh services
at St. Paul.
Quite number of both old and
young attended the Confederate
reunion at RhoteDs Spring, in lizard
county, last week.
Geo. Meeks and family and A. B.
Arm and family of Batesville
we're here short time the first of
the week.
Stephie Wilkerson can now be
called father, for a baby boy of
about military size was born at his
home last Monday.
Bill Sullivan, a young man from
Calamine, was transacting business
here last Friday. and visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. H. A. Bone.
Lillian, baby of r. A. Hood and
wife, has been very i'll for the past
several days, but is thought to be
some better at this time.
Mrs. Winferd Gray and children
of Evening Shade were the guests
of DR.. D. W, Gray and family short
time the first part of the week.
c. E. Kirtley marketed the first
watermelons here last week. Cor
don Lassiter also found ready sale
for a load here on last Saturday.
E.0. Battles and family who re.
side a short distance west of here,
were paying relatives at Batesville
a visit the first part of the week.
Chester Westmoreland, who has
been employed in the wheat harvest
at Little River, Kansas, for the past
several weeks, returned home Sat-
urday.
Alvis Hinson Of Franklin, who in
former years was postmaster It
this place, was visiting friends al d
looking after business here the first
Of the week,
A twelve,pound baby girl was
born to Mr.. and Mrs, John II. Mul-
lins on last Thursday, this being
three of the feminine species to
grace their home,
Asberry Morris and family Of
Batesville have been visiting rela-
tives of Mrs. Morris for the past
several days, Mr., Morris returned
home Friday, leaving Mrs, Morris
and baby to return later
Mrs. John Ward and children of
Lark, Okla, arrived here last week
and will probably reside here per-
manently II she secures a place.
Mrs. Wards husband died some few
weeks aeo In Oklahoma.
Luke Johnston, who Is employed
In the First National Bank of Bates
vile, was visiting home folks here
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

sentea sutil an absurd assertion.
''Don't you b'ieve IT," he protested
II know what Pm doing, all right, all
right
"A man never speaks his mind I'M
til he's ginned.' Lilas giggled
'Righto. I'm not half drunk yet"
Jim urged the sutton on with nerv-
Gus laugh, at the same time avoiding
his sisters eyes. "She's stalling, Bob.
Make her answer
yes or no?" forcefully Insisted the
wooer. determined, now, to show his
complete sobriety.
mo"
Jim seized Wharton's hand and
shook it Justify. "Congratula tons,
old man; that means yes I'm her
brother, and | know. Why, she tod
father that you were her ideal, and pa
said he'd die happy if you two We're
married. He meant it, too; he's
mighty sick man"
Lorelci stirred mcomfortably, and
the faint color In her checks faded
slowly. wen talk about il some
other tme--.tomorrow Please don'i
tease the poer man any more. he
didn't know what he was saying, ant
now, for heavens sake, talk abou
something else"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
Most Eminent Medical
Authorities Endorse Il,

DR.. Eberle and DIR. Braithwaite as
we'll as DR.. Simon - all distinguished
authors-agrce that whatever may be
the disease, the urine seldom fails in
furnishing us with clue to the princi
pies upon which it is to be treated,
and accurate knowledge concerning the
nature OF disease can thus be obtained.
II backache, scalding urine or frequent
urinatidl bother or distress you, or ii
uric acid in the blood has caused rheu.
matism, govt or sciatica or you suspect
kidney or bladder trouble just write DR..
Pierce at the Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
NY; send o sample of urine and de.
scribe symptoms. You will receive free
medical advice after DIR. Pierce's chemist
has examined the urine - this will be
carefully done without charge, and you
win be under no obligation. DR.. Pierce
during many years of experimentation
has discovered a new remedy which he
finds is thirty-seven times more power
full than lithia in removing uric acid
from the system. If you are suffering
from backache or the pains OF rheuma-
tism, 60 to your best druggist and ask
for so cent box of "AnWic" put up
by DR.. Pierce. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription for weak women and DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for
the blood have been favorably known
for the past forty years and more. They
are standard remedies to-day--as well
as Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for
the liver and bowels. You can get a
sample of any one of these remedies
by writing DR.. Pierce.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

State Of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, SO.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm of r. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business In the
City Of Toledo, Couty and State afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of Cattarh
that cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De.
cember, A. d. 1885,
A. w. GLEASON
(Seal.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is. taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
=, J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, 0,
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

to her that he was the injured party.
But she was in n wanton mood tonight,
and of late a voice had been despe-
rately urging her to grasp at what she
could. that she might. as leng as pos
sible. delay her descent into worse con-
dltions
She heard Lilas inquiring: "When
does the marriage come off? Right
away"
Bob. who appeared somewhat dazed
by the suddenncss and the complete
ness Of his good fortune, smiled va
cantly "Any time suits me-" he said.
'I'm happy man-lttle Joys are ca
pering all over the place, and old Doe
tor Gloom has packed his grip
| jim startled them all by saying,
crlsply: Lets make It tonight. |
know Bob--he's not the sort to wait"
| Zine! Never thought of that. But
I say-where do they keep these we'd
tings| he inquired. "Eyerything's
closed now, and there's nobody dane
ing at the city hall, is there?' He APP
pealed helplessly to Jim.
Jim rose to the occasion with the
same promptitude he had displayed
throughout. marriages aren't made
in heaven any more-that's old stuff.
They're made in Hoboken. while the
cab waits. Get your things on, every
body. while l telephone" He allowed
no lettering: he waved the girls away,
sent the waiter scurrying with his bill,
helped Robert secure hat and stick.
and then dived into telephone booth
| as a woodchuck enters its hole. When
he had disposed his three charges in
side a taxicab he disappeared briefly,
to return with basket Of champagne
upon his arm. 1t is a wise general
who provides himself in advance with
ammunition.
The smooth celebrity with which this
whole adventure ran its course argued
a thorough preparation on James part.
but Lorelei was in no condition to an
HlyHc. EVEN at tuc JouihSs Gnu AiNiS
was a suspicious lack Of delay The
vehicle stopped in a narrow business
street, now dark and dismal: its occu
pants were hurried up stairway and
into a room filled with law-books
where sleepy justice Of the peace
was nodding in a cloud Of cigar smoke.
There followed noisy shuffling of
chairs, some flnmbled questions and
answers. the crackle Of papers. a deal
/ of unintelligible rigmarole, then a
mans heavy seal-ring was slipped
upon Loreei's finger, and she knew
herself to be Mrs. Robert Wharton.
1t was all confused, unlmpressive, I'M
real She was never able fully to re-
call the picture of that room or the
events that occurred there. They
formed but part of the Kaleidoscope
tumble Of the nights occurrences.
The wedding party was in the cab
once more and it was under way. 1t
was all so like nightmare that Lore
lei began to doubt her own sanity.
Once at rest in the dim-lit tunnel OF
the ferry boat, however, she was
brought sharply to herself by hearing
her Brother eyclaim: Say. He hasn't
Kissed her yet"
(TO BE CONTlNUED)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
"she's Sailing, Bob. Make Her An.
sWer,"

Jim leaped to his feet with grin
and a chucklc, then drew Lilas from
her chair saying: 1.-THE lovers are en-
barrassed. and they're dying to be
alone. Let's leave 'em to talk 1t over
"She's dear, Bob and | wish you
| both joy. But don't kiss her here"
said Lilas. warningly; then, with a
wave of her hand, she turned toward
the dancing room with jim.
"Call us when you've fixed the date"
laughed the latter, over his shoulder.
When he and Lilas had danced the
encore and returned to the table Bob
rose uHsteadily, glass in hand, and
nodded at them.
Thanks, noble comrades" he pro-
claimed; ,'shes NINE" IVA
'Hurrah!' Iilas kissed Lorelcl ef-
fusivey. Jim seized Bob's hand, cry
ing:
'Brotherr' He waved to walter
and ordered magnum of champagne.
"Bring me wreath of orange bios
sons and wedding cake, too His
jubilation attracted the attention OF
the other diners; the occupants Of a
nearby table began to applaud, where
upon Bob beamed with delight
Iorelei was very white now. She
had decided swiftly. recklessly, reason
ing that this proffered marriage was
merely bargain by which she got
more than she gave. She had accepted
without allowing her better self an
opportunity to marshal its protests,
and, having closed her eyes and leaped
into the dark; 1t now seemed easier to
meet new consequences than to heed
those higher feelings that were tardlly
struggling for expression. She did
pity Wharton, however, for II seemed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
YES! MAGICALIY!
C0RNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS

You simply say to the drug store
man, "Glve me quarter of an ounce
of free2one." This will cost very little
but Is sufficient to remove every hard
Or soft corn from ones feet.
A few drops Of this new ether COM
pound applied directly upon tender,
aching corp should relieve the sore
ness instantly, and soon the entire corn,
root and all, dries up and can be lifted
out with the fingers.
This new way to rid ones feet Of
corns was introduced by g Cincinnati
man, who says that, while freezone is
sticky, il dries in moment, and sim
ply shrivels up the corn without in
banning or even irritating the surround
ing tissue or skin.
Don't let father die Of infection or
ockjaw from whiting at his corns,
put clip this out and make him try IL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
rIorstcr tiaystacks.

On the first approach to IA Roumanian
village one is startled by the largest
haystack that the American will prob
ably ever have seen. Rod upon rod this
monster stretches upon the horizon,
The explanation is a simple one. Hay
Is one of the largest articles of produc.
ton in Roumania. Landed proprietors
and peasants, one and all, raise 1t and
depend upon 1t for their support When,
however, a peasant feels grievances in.
tolerable, it is matter Of no great
difficulty to set the ploprietor's hay
afire--and no peasant in the district
would think Of assisting in the detec-
ton Of the incendiary. SO the law per
mits the proprietor to force all the
peasants In the district to place their
hay with his, record Of the weight Of
each mans contribution being kept by
both sides. In the event Of fre-an1 It
now behooves both sides to guard
against ali this ell contributors suffer
in proportion. Exchange
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
ro Prevent nIahss sIlppIna.

frequently on going to The refrigera-
TOR one finds dish Of butter, lettuce
or some other food upside down on the
ziuc bottom beside the ice, where It
slid off Take an ordinary rubber ring.
snch MS comes with fruit jars, set this
on the ice and SET your plate on the
ring. II viii not slide off, as the rub
her freezes TO the ice and the plate adj
heres 10 the rubber.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
Classified Advertising

Advertisements Will be inserted in this
column not exceeding five lines. one
time. Is cents; thres times. . cents one
week. 80 cents. Zach line over i've, ~
cents per week additional,
. All advertisements in his column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

Doctor Pierce's Pellets are tfneuualed
as Liver Pill. One tiny, Sugaa-coated
Pellet a Dose. Cure Sick Headache,
Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Constipa..
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and
oil arrangements Of the Liver, Stomach
and Bowels.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
OPPORTUNITY.

Opportunity comes,' said the
old provert. with feet Of wool,
,readina soft" You must have
the instinct Of an artist for the
approaches Of this good genius.
You must listen for it.--Samuel
johnson.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

Here we have the tale Of a
young woman who 10 thrust by
her greedy and lazy family into
q world 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 happl.
ness to men and women who
need II much. This 10 q story
with strong pulse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

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
free. MOLLER BARBER COLLEGE.
les 5. Fifth Ave-, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
|. w. BREWER,

Attorney and counsellor at 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, 1917-06-11
WESTBOUND.

Westbound cars for Starved Rock.
Utica, La Sale, Peru, Spring Valley,
Laid, DePue, Bureau and Princeton
leave ottawa station in
A. M.-b5,20, c5:50, b6:50, cS:05,
bS:50, 1850, e10:35.
p. M.--d12:05 e12:50, disc, b2:50,
c3:50, b4:50, c5:50, b6.50, c7:50,
bS;50, d9:50 fl1;00.
b Ladd and intermediate points.
c Princeton and intermediate
points.
d Princeton-Ladd and intermediate
points,
De Pue, Ladd and intermediate
points.
La Sale and intermediate points.
soUTHeouND.
Southbound cars for Mckinley
Park. Grand Ridge and Streator, ILL.,,
leave ottawa station in
A. M.-5:50, $50, $50. 1880.
p. M.-l2:5o, $50 $50, $3.50, 4:5O,
$50. ESQ, $3.50, $50, $3.50, 1885.
Sunday and holidays only.
Always buy tickets and save money.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
Professional Cards
M. N. ARMSTRONG,

Attorney at law. 2l02l1 Moloney
Bldg, Ottawa, Illinois. Telephones:
Office. 375-W. Residence, 312-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

The destruction of so many homes
at Mattoon and Charleston and Other
cities in Illinois, should be warning
as to what might happen here. 70
protect yourself against financial loss,
why not secure a Tornado Policy?
$1,000 insurance for three years on
your residence will cost you but $t.lG.
or 5000 for five years. Call 176, War
ner & Hess Agency.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

FOR RENT--A six room house. Mod
ern conveniences, Phone M. N. Arm
strong, Moloney Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
For Rent

FOR RENT-Eight room fiat, all mod
ern conveniences. Inquire DR.. Bur
rows
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
CHICAGO, OTTAWA & PEORIA
RAILWAY
%
effective May o. 1919

EASTBOUND.
Eastbound cars for Marseilles, Sen.
eca, Morris, Mnooka, Rockdale, Jo-
let ILL.,, leave Ottawa station in
A. M.-5:45. $50, 1850, $3.50, $3.50,
1880. 11:50.
p. M.-12;50, 1850, $3.50, $3.50, 4:50,
sos. $3.50, 1850, $3.50, a11:OO.
a Sundays and holidays only.
a Morris
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
FARES TO CHICAGO, Ill.
S1.F0 Week. End xcursions

FARES TO CHICAGO, ILL.
$3.50 Weekend Excursions
every Saturday and Sunday, also on
Decoration Day, Fourth of July and
Labor Day--sl,50.
Every Day Fares.
Round Trip-$l.15.l One Way--$l.00.
Round trip tickets limited to ten
days via Joliet, ILL.,, Chicago & Joliet
Electric Ry
QUICK DELIVERY OF FREIGHT
Low Rates.
WELLS FARGO EXPRESS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

FOR RENT-The Collins residence,
sos Grafton street, newly repaired,
or will sell it for $4,000. Good value,
either for sale or rent 7. B. Farrell,
College Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11
For Sale

FOR SALE-The Wendell home, 1918
Illinois avenue. Strictly modern, 5
rooms on first floor, upstairs. A well
planned dwelling and well built, $500.
Any reasonable terms. t. B. Farrell,
College Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

FOR RENT--F7ine home, furnished
$35 per month or will remove fur
niture and rent for $50. Catherine st.
Call T. B. Farrell, College Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-11

FOR RENT-Two small cottages, $5
and So per month, West Washington
street. No telephone orders on these.
T. b. Farrell, College Bldg
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
Where Things Are Reversed.

It may indeed be truly said that
 there is no kind of social position, no sort of vocation, public or domestic among ourselves exclusively appertain. ing to one sex which has not at some time or in some part of the world be. longed to the opposite. sex, and with the most excellent results. We regard it as alone right and proper for q man to take the initiative in courtsilip, yet among the Papuans of New Guinea a man would think it int:ecorous and ridiculous to court girl; It was the girls privilege to take the initiative in this matter, and she exercised it with delicacy and skill and the best moral results. There Is. again, no implement which we regard as so peculiarly and exclusive feminine as the needle. Yet in some parts of Af- rica woman never touches q needle; that Is mans work, and wife who can show q neglected rent in her pet ticOat is even considered to have fair claim for a divorce-Exehange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
LOOK AT CH|LD'S
 TONGUE IF SICK,
 GROSS, FEvER|SH
When Constipated or Bilious Give "California Syrup of
 Figs."

Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, it is sure sign that your lit- tie ones stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full Of cold, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all the foul. constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without grlping, and you have we'll, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless "f"uit laxative; , they love it's delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, chil : dren of all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the geuine. ask to see that it is made by "California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
NOTABLES BORN THIS DAY.

Captain Tenny Ross, member of the general staff corps of the United States army, born in New Hampshire, 46 years ago today.
 Robert s. Lovett, executive head of the Union Pacific railway system, who is devoting practically all his time to service in the Red Cross, born at San Jacinto, Texas, 57 years ago today.
 Joseph Bolduc, the new speaker of the Canadian senate, born in the Pro- vince of Quebec, 70 years ago today.
 Porter Emerson Browne, novelist and playwright, creator of the now famous vampire type of photoplay, born at Beverly, Mass, 3S years ago today.
 Isaac T. Pryon, Texas cattle raiser, president of the American National Live Stock association, born at Tampa, Fla, 65 years ago today.
 Princess Beatrice, eldest daughter of the king and queen of Spain, born in Madrid eight years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22

Twentieth century habits are ba". for military training. Information from government officials places the blame for military delinquents upon the facts that they are victims of self-indulgence and modern modes of life. These create a large class rf military unfit.
 It is believed that from five to seven million of the ten million men between the ages of T and 31 who have been registered for military ser vice will be found deficient physical : (ly.
 Such an innocent-abpearing thing as the pointed shoe, which is al- most universally worn by Americas young men, has been found chief factor in preventing military effici- ency. The toes of our youth are Cramped in these shoes and are made incapable of standing the long and arduous marches demanded in mili. tary service. One New York man went into every shoe store along T given commercial street in an en. deavor to find the kinG of shoes for men that the army doctors recon mended, and wasn't able to find q. single pair.
 Our main difficulty in this connec- ction is that the ten million who have registered have not been guid ed into the proper kind of life to in- sure military efficiency and for this reason the percentage of detectives will be great. Of course, the physi- cally imperfect are oftcnest met with in the cities. For this reason those who will form the American con- tingents in France will for the mos, part come from the rural districts and small towns, where, it must be said, twentieth century habits are no. overwhelmingly presen:.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
"AERIAL ACID SHELLS"

A new invention by the Germans apparently is designed to inflict tor ture, and that only.
 The shells filled or soaked with acid, thrown down upon London in recent raid, are implements of frlghtfulness that add an unnecessary tinge of horror to an already horror laden war.
 Persons bespattered with the liquid dispatches from London say, lav writhing in hospitals. with intense agony added to their wounds.
 Such things will be remembered at the peace conference.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22

The Ohio Cities Gas company. deal- ing ill natural gas and oil direct from natures storehouse in West Virginia, Ohio and Oklahoma, has earned 9S per cent on it's capital of 5000, ,OOO. This would give an earning power of 10 per cent on sonnet: ing like $5O,- 000,000 worth of wateled stock. It.. certainly one of the unsolved mys- teries' of the business world why the noble art of stock watering has not been utilized by this successful company; or is it probable tha this IS the concern Diogenes was looking for with his we'll known lantern?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-22
In San Juan.

One of the most striking things about San Juan is its cleanliness
 Everything Is as spick and span as the most eXacting housewife could desire. Even the fruit vendors have little buckets tied under their carts into which they Insist discarded skins oe thrown. The streets are all neatly cobbled or asphalted. The bright sun- light of the Porto Rican sky bathes everything in rays of gistcning white.