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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01
ANNOUNCE CAST FOR
0. \. S. OPERETTA ON
TUESDAY, JUNE: 9Th
TREAT Is PROMISED OTTAWA
LOVERS or MUSIC WHEN THE
CHIMES OF NORMANDY IS
STAGED AT HIGH SCHOOL.

Next Tuesday night the people Of
Ottawa will be given q chance to see,
hear and enjoy Planquette's famous
comic opera. THE Chimes of Nor
mandy" or "The Bells OF Corneyille, .
as it Is sometimes called This is a
very famous production, full OF good
tuneiul melody, with lines and clever
action.
The village fair of old 18th century
Normandy, a haunted castle, ghosts
and queer old miser all figure in the
tuneful story.
Rehearsals have been going on for
the last three months with the re-
suit that you will be surprised at the
almost professional air with which
the opera will be given. Special
scenery has been constructed, special
costumes have been designed, ana ~
expense has been spared to give the
production a splendid selling. Regis
ter early in the day and then enjoy
your evening at the high school audi
forum
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01

The rail journey from Constantnople
to Bagdad requires iifty-four hours.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01
Special Sale

on Coats, Suits and Dresses tomor-
row at ENGEL'S.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
main want add section page nve.)

FOR SAl4lE--Owner offers two good
improved farms close to good mar
kets, black soil; will send picture OF
buildings on request Frank Reilly,
New Hampton, Iowa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01

FOR SALE-Two year old Jersey
bull, excellent breeding but not ell.
igible to register. l., A. Butterlleld,
Seneca, ILL.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01

the new line of Silk, Wooden and
Wash Skirts at ENGEL'S.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01

BUY AMALGAMATED OlI.-$l5 buys
1000 shares. 20 producing wells.
Many valuable leases to drill. Stock
may double in price soon. Write for
free information. Amalgamated Oil
Co., 1903 Colcord Bldg, Oklahoma,
Okla.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-01

MEN WANTED For both inside and
outside work. Steady work and
good pay. Apply in person at the
Chicago Retort and Fire Brick Co..
FOR SAl4E--0wner offers two good
improved farms close to good mar.
kcts. black SOIL will send pictures Of
buildings on request. Frank Reilly,
New Hampton, Iowa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
new CHIEF IS
CONGRATULATED

we think we know certain
class Of people who VIII hunt their
holes now"
This was just one OF tho kilograms
that flooded In 10 Joe Warren. Seat.
tio's new chief Of police. when lie
went To work Thursday. II came
old timers on the Los Angeles ponce
force.
chief Warren ala not ISSUE any
shake mp orders IN the department
Thursday.
II want Co be sure OF what I'm
doing when I take any steps" he
said
Another telegram he received was
from william A. Pinkerton. Of the
Pinkerton Detective agency ia New
York
My brother. Alien. Joins In hearty
congratulations" q said. ION your
appointment as chief ana We wish
you every success. n this agency
can be Of any assistance. wen be
glad TO do IL"
WiliiamJ Weir. chief nj Spokane.
who was put on the forco AS a pa
trolman by Warren. also sent con.
gratuiaiiona
The word has gone out that Se-
attic IL boom town" Chief Warren
said i've gotten letters showing
that people clear down into Mexico
think Seattle Ia making money faster
than u can be spent This naturally
attracts crooks. They follow tho
boom reports just like they used TO
follow a circus. SO we've got a job
on our hands 4"
Ito said he intended 60 spend
much u HIS time outside. going over
the beats and getting acquainted
with the pntroimcn.
chief warren wants 20 get every
man In the department behind him.
And he believes he IN going 90 be
able To do u.
Chief Warren said he had asrum.
ell office without the least rcsuic,
ton from Mayor Ciil and felt abpo-
uiely free to perform his task free.
handed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
THIEF TAKES CLOTHES

Joseph McCnntock. Hotel Warren
ia Fifth ave y. reports clothing
stolen from his room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
Porkless Saturday
Next on Calendar
of Wartime Menu

Nov comes the porkleHs Saturday
You're not supposed 10 eat pork on
Saturdays from now on. according TO
the latest edict OF the state food ad.
mlnistratoru.
Families are requested 10 have
one whcatlcss meal each day and
two meatlcas meals a day In add.
ton to the regular inca ticss- Tues.
day. wheatleas " cdnesday and pork.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
w A r
b Il l. l. Il Il | y s
PROMINENT CADETS AItE
ARRESTED IN RUSSIA
By United Press

pETNOUItAn. Doc laI-Thc tl0l'
aheylki government today proclaim
ed all members Of the Cadet tconsti.
tuuenai democrau party enemies of
the people, asserting they were aid
luton
Scores OF prominent cadets were
arrested. including rahokoff. VIVA,
Eutler. Rodicheff and Countess
panin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
SEE over THERE" ON
SCREEN

All Seattle ~ invited TO the
Hippodrome Thursday night TO
witnsaa free the great war spec
tacle movie. over There"
The film has not been shown
Ia Seattle before,
iluEh Dohha. who represents
tho Northwest production rights.
was persuaded By llaxen J Titus
90 make free exhibit of the
plctur. 20 help tho Tied Cross.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
PREPARE FIRING SQUAD
IOk GERMAN SPY

PlTra1iuliG. Pa. Dec. ia.--Fed-
cral officers were believed today 90
be rapidly preparing to close In ON
the German plotterH who brought
about the murder of Mrs. Emma
f'fitEen Boyer.
The murderer OF Mrs. Boyer will
he the first German spy TO face a
firing squad In the u. 4. sine. this
country entered tho war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
or GERMANY

PORTLAND. Dec. IA native
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
ALLIES ARE BEATING
SUBMARINE GAME

LONDON. Dee. ia,--The allies are
beating tho submarine war game. Sir
Eric Geddcs. first lord OF the admi
day.
shipbulidins II increasing above
ship losses. and the destruction of
submarines IL Increasing, ha de.
etarrd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
Kl - BLACK SEA
FLEET IN ACTION

rETROGRAp. Dec. 10. The
Black sea battle fleet ~ cooperating
with the Roishevikl forces tn the
fighting at Rostoff. according 60
dispatches received here. The war.
ship koihida Ia firing on the Con
sacks az NoNo Tcherkask
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
Do You Want 10 Gef
Into Star Movies?
GiVe Red Gross $50

Here you are. folks Step lively
and get into the Star-Liberty
movie. A"
Wen take your picture n you buy
a life membership IN tho Red Gross
This viii cor; you $50.
Thonr who buy such life member
ships are asked 90 meet Saturday az
~ o'clock az Red Cross headquat
t"rH. and Prank Jacobs. the camera
man. will be Frankie on the job.
The former well known Northwest
crn theatrical manager. ". . Tim.
mons died tn Kansas City. Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13

Your selection Of Gift Station
cry can be made easier by SEE
ing our stock Of Christmas Box
Paper.
For the boy or girl. pretty
boxes nj zoe and up.
Other dAintily decorated boxes
for your best friends up 20
$500 box.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13

The Consumer league will hold n
meeting Friday afternoon in the
studio OF Louisa X. Lepper Fourth
and Pine. In order 20 help the many
different societies engaged in war
relief every member is asked TO
bring whatever they are able.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13

Of Germany who IL not n citizen of
the United States IL an alien enemy.
no matter II he was naturalized In
one of the entente countries, A rul'
inE 60 this effect WINS made today by
tho federal dlntrIct Attofney'a office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
GERMANS CLAIM ~
nItIIISti PRISONERS

BERLIN. Via London. Dec. Ia
AT Bullccourt we wrcsted several
shelters from the enemy and took
prisoners. today'a statement declared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
Guns BOOMING OVER
WHOLE IkENllI IKONI

PARIS. Dee. i5.--Artiilerying over
practically tho whole French front.
was reported in today's official
statement No infantry actions were
specified. but !, il believed the en-.
cmy IL preparing It's boaHted Of
frnaiNe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-13
less Saturday,

Hotels will observe tho various
food saving days. and restrict sugar
20 individual service OF two Jumps.
and bread TO two ounces.
And every one. everywhere. will
be expected 20 train down 90 less
wheat. less sugar, less fats. and lcss
bacon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
PROF. WIN. B. CLARK DEAD.
Geological Authority at Johns Hop
kins University, Formerly of Brat
tleboro Was at Summer Home

William Bullock Clark, So, of Baltimore,
Md, formerly of Brattleboro, professor
of geology and director of the geological
laboratory at Johns Hopkins university
since 1894, died suddenly of apoplexy at
his summer residence in North Haven, Me,
Friday.
Professor Clark was born in Brattleboro
Dee. 10, 1860, son of Barna \. and Helen
&c. Bullock) Clark His father was pro-
prietor of the hardware store now owned
by Lowell & Brown Mr.. Clark graduated
from the Brattleboro high school in 1879
from Amherst college in 1884, and received
the degree of Phi. d. from the University
of Munich in 1887, continuing his studies
in Berlin and London. He was state geolo-
"A cooperating geologist since 1907 in the
United States Geological Survey.
Since 1891 he had been director of the
Maryland weather service, and commits
sioner for Maryland in the re-survey of the
Mason and Dixon line since 1900. Other
of his activities included executive officer
of the Maryland state forestry comm:i-
sion, president of the Maryland branch OF
the National Conservation association
president of the Children's Aid society
| OF IdlllIlOIt, HltIlbcl VI inc Ndllphhl
Academy of Sciences, foreign corrcspon-
dent of the Geological Society of London
and IA fellow of several scientific organ
izations. lie wars also the author of mum
Der of scientific works, including a work
on American fossils.
lie married in 1892 Miss Ellen c, Strong
of Boston, who survives with two sons
Edward and Atherton Clark, and two
daughters, Mrs. H. Findlay Clark of Fort
Oglethrope, Ga and Miss Marion Clark
The marriage of the elder daughter was
brilliant society event in North Haven q
short time ago.
In 1883 Professor Clark was instrumental
in forming the Brattleboro Society of Ma
tural History, which placed an important
natural history museum in the BrattleborC
free library, In 1879 he united with th'
Centre Congregational church of Brattle
boro, and he was one of its nonresident
members at the time of his death. He hai
many warm friends in this town, where h,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03

Sunday. He and Mrs. Brownell were
pleased with Brattlcboro and the church,
tut gave no indication of what their de-
cision would be, if call was extended.
Clerk Fred :. Knight sent telegram to
Rev. NJ Brownell Friday night and on
Sunday morning he received reply by
telegram that the call would be accepted
and that letter was following. Mr..
Knight read the telegram at the church
service that morning The letter has
since been received, which will be read at
the midweek meeting this evening.
Rev. Mr. Browncll is about 4j years old,
a native of Cambridge, n. Y, where his
parents still live. He prepared for college
at Cook academy and graduated with the
degree of a. b. from Colgate university III
1894. He was a member of the Delta
Epsilon fraternity and on graduation was
elected Il member of Phi Beta Kappa
During his college days Mr., Brownel was
prominent in college life, being member
of the gee club and editor of the college
publication. He taught English three
years at Wayland academy in Wisconsin
and then returned to Colgate for Il theo
logical course, receiving the degree o.
bachelor of divinity in 1900. Since his
ordination in 1900 he has had only three
pastorates, Bridgeton, n. j., Glens Falls,
n Y, and Newark, \. j. His family con-
sists of wife and Il foster daughter.
Rev Mr.. Brownell was cordially recon-
mended to the Brattleboro committee by
some of the unconditional leaders, in
Guiding such men as Rev. Albert G. Law
son, ID. d., father of Rev. George b. Law
son, "A former pastor of the church, Rev.
M. j. Twomey, of the Pcddie Memorial
of Newark Dean j. f. Nchert of the Col
gate seminary, and Rev. IL. j. Nosburgh
of Camden, n. j. One of the above in
writing regarding Mr.. Brownell said: Il
believe Mr.. Browncl is worthy to be the
pastor of "A very strong church. Your
church would have to call loud to reach
him. | rate him as being qualified to be
the pastor of an even stronger church
than your splendid organization appears
to be"
Another letter said: Mr.. Brownell has
been in Newark for several years and has
wrought a good work. He is strong
preacher and also Il true pastor; he is a
broad minded man of constructive build
and one who attaches men strongly to
himself. | have known him in his pas
torates in New York and New Jersey and
hence have had opportunity to trace the
fruitage of his ministry i'll different
places. At GleIs Falls, n Y. and Bridge
ton \, D., they will give you the same
kind of report that you will get from
Newark of Il man who has not only the
confidence OF his fellow pastors and mem
bers of Baptist churches, but also the con
tidence and high regard of pastors and
members of other denominations. | re-
gard him as one Of the best preachers We
have among our younger ministers and
personally would be very glad to see him
in Brattlcboro'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
INSPECTION OF GARDENS.
State Pins Awarded Last Week-Can
ner to be Awarded.

The second inspection of children IS
gardens was made last week. The fol
lowing have been awarded state pins
for good gardens:
Putncy Road plot-Malva Roberts,
Eleanor Clay, Jane Daley, Clyle Park
hurst, Uric Rolin, Clyde Parsons, Gil
bert llulctt and Floyd Messenger.
South Main Street plot-Edith Lane,
Julius Mason and Mildred Wilbur.
Home Gardcns.-Clif1ord Briggs, Hazel
Parkhurst, Frank Miller, Alice Darling
John Durham, Stratton Morse, Morris
Davenport, Robert Eddy, Donald Allen
Edward Gibson, Ruth IIertzberg Elsie
llammarlund Ruth Gay, Clinton Convey
Carl Berg, Clessant Roberts, Herbert
POmfrey, Catherine Kirkwood and Eva
lcen Winchester
Thus far lG7 pins have been awarded
The gardens are in excellent condition
and the children deserve much credit.
hot water Gamer has been given, to
be awarded to the member of the can
ing club who has the best all-round cX
hibit of canned fruits, vegetables, etc.
at the Boys and Girls club exhibit tc
be held in September.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
LAWS POORLY ENFORCED.
Secretary of States Representative
Watches Automobile Traffic Here-W
s. Teachout Visits Violators.

W. S. Teachout of Essex Junction, con
nected with the Office of the secretary of
state, was in town last Friday look
ing up some of the infractions of the
automobile laws which have been appar-
ent for so long.
Mr.. Tcachout int imated that morning
that after spending an evening on Main
street he did not gain the impression that
there was much of an attempt here to
control traffic or enforce the rules of the
road or the automobile laws.
lie called on some of the men who
have been driving cars "A long time under
garage numbers and upon
some others who have been violators of
the law in other respects.
Several local men have been driving
their cars under temporary numbers with
the idea that after Aug, | they would
apply for registration and get the benefit
of reduced registration cost which goes
into effect on that date, although the law
says they must apply on the first day
their cars are operated on the highway.
They were nonplussed on reading in The
Phoenix Friday Secretary of Stote
Bailcy's statement that persons applying
for registration on and after Aug. would
be required to file alldavits that they had
not operated their ears on the highways
prior to that date
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03

church, New Haven. The violinist is
William Quincy Porter, Yale 1919, a
son of Prof. Frank c. Porter of Yale,
also taking courses in the Yale music
school, and pupil of DR.. Herbert Dittler
of New York.
They will give concert in the Aud
forum, Brattleboro the evening of Fri
day, Aug. 10, the proceeds to be given
to the local branch of the Red Cross
They come endorsed by ex-President
Taft, President Hadley of Yale and
others.
Their youth and patriotism make a
special appeal, and it is hoped that n
large audience will be gathered to hear
them.
1t may increase the interest of ticket
selling to know that Il concert netting
500 will pay for material for 100 hos
pital garments. or 26i fracture band
ages, or 90S triangular bandages, or
5000 single congresses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
ACCEPTS CALL TO
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Clark T. BrownsIl Of New
ark, N. j., to Become Pastor
Call Extended Friday Night After Re-
port of Committee and Acceptance
Read in Church Sunday

The First Baptist church at special
business meeting Friday night voted to
invite Rev. Clark +. Browncl, for nine
years pastor of the South church, New
ark, n. j., to become its pastor. The vote
ollowed Il report of the pulpit committee
of 80 and its subcommittee of seven.
he committee had investigated Il number
f candidates brought to their attention
by interested friends Their approach to
Mr. Browncll, however, was entirely unso-
lictcd he not having heard of vacancy
at Brattleboro when his name was sug
gestcd to the committee. The subcom
mittecs was unanimous in its rccommcn
dation, five of the seven having visited
Newark and heard Mr.. Brownell in his
own church He also visited Brattcboro
recently conducting the Friday evening
meeting and preaching on the following
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
NUCLEUS FOR COMPANY FUND.
All Receipts of Sunday Ball Game to
Go to Company l.

The game next Sunday between Com
pany | and St. Michael s A. A. is to be
for the benefit of the company fund. The
management of the Island park has of
fered the free use of the grounds and
as the Athletic association will give
their full share to the boys the entire
gate receipts will 90 to the soldier boys.
BY attending the game one will help the
boys and at the same time see a good
fast ball game. Anyone wishing to
make special contribution towards this
fund may leave it with the baseball
manager, Thomas Austin, jr., at the gen
eral office of the Twin State Gas & Flee
trio Co. or with "Ted' Haus, treasurer
of the Athletic association, at the Brat
tlebOro Trust company
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
MRS. @. F. THOMPSON DEAD.
Sustained Heart Attack July 25 and
Had Failed Since - Private Funeral
Service Today.


Mrs. Elizabeth (McCunc) Thompson,
so, widow of Charles Frederick Thomp.
son, died Tuesday night in her home SO
Oak street Mrs. Thompson had been
in her usual health until recently. On
Wednesday, July 25, she experienced n
heart attack and since then had failed
steadily.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Brattle-
boro, Dee 5, 1894, daughter of Charles
Haywood and Elizabeth (Sykes) Nc
Cune. The family moved to Hartford
Conn, while she was an infant, but re
turned to Brattleboro when she was
eight years of age, and she had since
made her home here, the old home be.
ing torn down few years ago to make
room for the federal building. She at
tended the Addison Brown school, the
Brattleboro high school and later Glen
wood seminary in West Brattleboro.
She possessed a pleasing personality
and bore her advancing years with
marked serenity. Having grown up
with Brattleboro she had remarkable
store of knowledge concerning its his
tory and its many changes, and her con
versation concerning the incidents of
the past and concerning the old Brattle-
uuIO luHIlItS was tultI-
tanning. She was a descendant of Eliza
beth Edwards Mrs. Uriel Sykes, who
was charter member of the Centre
Congregational church.
She married, May 10, 1855, Charles
+. Thompson, who was one of the town s
prominent business men, who died May
II, 1906 Four children were born to
them, Miss Helen Il. Thompson of
Northampton, Mass, head of the Mary
A. Burnham school; Mary Frances
Thompson, who died Sept. 26, 1889;
Frederick Miner Thompson, who died
Nov. %, 1887, and Charles Howard
Thompson, resident of Montpelier.
Mrs. Thompson had been a member
of the Centre Congregational church
since 1852 and for many years was pres
dcnt of the Women S association of
that church.
The funeral will be held today and
will be private. BY her request friends
are asked not to send flowers. Rev
Richard II. Clapp, pastor, will oi1iciate
and the burial will take place i'll Pros
poet Hill cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
HoLsTEIN CLUB TO MEET HERE.
State Organization to Hold Session on
Last Day of Holstein Sale, Next
Week Wednesday.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
IIolstein-Fricsian club will be held in
the Brooks House next week Wednesday
beginning at p. IN. The speakers will
include Harry b. Winters, assistant com
missioner of agriculture of the state OF
New York, and Richard L wainwright OF
Rye, n. y, who recently returned from
Serbia, where he had charge of the distri
button of more than 100 tons of supplies
to the destitute people of that country
Dinner will be served at p. III.
The regular sale of the Purebred Live
Stock Sales company will take place Tues
day and Wednesday of next week in the
Vernon street pavilion. Visitors at the
sale and at the annual meeting of the
Vermont club will be given an oppor
tunity to inspect the new iireproof of
fees Of the IIolstcn-Fricsian Association
of America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-03
RECEIVES DRAFT NUMBERS.
Camo by Mail Friday Morning to Clark
T, D. Stowe of Windham County Ex-
emption Board
emption Board

Clerk f. ID. +. Stowe of the exemption
board of the district composed of Wind
ham county received by mail Friday
morning the master list from Washington
containing the numbers of the army draft
in the order of liability to service. The
first job was to mark the names of all
those ON the list who had enlisted,
then to strike from the list all numbers
bove 2,030, the total number of men
liable to service in this district, AS soon
as possible copies of the list pertaining
to this district will be made for publca-
ton and for posting. As this district has
exceeded its quota there will be no need
for the local board to send out notifca
tions for the first men on the list to APP
pear before the board for examination,
as they will not be called until the second
draft call.