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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29


ter D.. A. R. Sends Greetings
to Marquis de Chambrun. His
Reply.
To Americas honored guest, LIZ
Marquis de Chambrun:-
The Lafayette-L exingtor
Chapter Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution of Lafayette
County, Missouri, bring you
greeting, a welcome with the
warm handclasp of friendship
from a community of people
who, for nearly a century have
cherished the deeds of your no
bic Grand Sire, the ~illustrious
friend of our own Washington.
More than a century ago, our
ancestors who were soldiers in
the American Revolution, some
Of them having had the distinc-
ton of serving with Gen. La
fayette, came to this county the
pioneers of the wilderness. They
brought little else with them
than the exalted things which
strong men carry in their hearts,
courage, honor, and hero-wor-
ship. Settlements about them re-
ceived the names of those they
had Loved, and the new home
became Lafayette" in memory
Of him whom we honor today.
In an effort to be worthy of
those heroes, whose patriotism
we revere, we strive to honor
what they have honored, to
cherish what they have cherish
ed.
We viii raise our boys to be
soldiers; our daughters will sew,
and weave, and nurse the wound
ed on the battle front.
We love our chapter emblem.
the ieur-de-lis and the blue
grass, we raise the two flags.
now together as one: our red.
white and blue. and the tri-color
Of France.
With sineerest regards,
The LafayetteLexington Chap
ter, D. A. R.
Mrs. Mamie C. Steele, Regent.
Mrs. Ryland TOdhunter. Histo-
rian.
Lexington, Mo. May 6, 1917.
On board La Lorraine II,
May 10, 1917.
Dear Madam
Your kind letter, also signed
by Mrs. Ryland Todhunter, was
handed to me after the mem
bers of the Mission had left st.
Louis, but | wish, upon-onr re-
turn to France, after the short
stay of the French Mission. to
thank your kind words of greet
ing and also for the two badges
enclosed, worn by the Daughters :
Of the American Revolution of
Lexington Lafayette Chapter).
Let me say how gratifying it
was to hear from you that the
memories of Lafayette and
Washington remain associated
and revered by the descendants
Of those who were soldiers in the
American Revolution.
Let me also say how much
touched | was both as descend
ant of Lafayette and member
Of the French Mission to read
your kind and patriotic words.
Believe me, with renewed
thanks, dear Madam,
Very sincerely yours,
CHAMBRUN
To
Mrs. Mamie c. Steele, Regent.
The Lafayette Lexington Chap
ter, d. A. R., Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29

A hundred dollar Talking Ma
chine, large size, slightly used e
for $500 Call Mark Hotel.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29

Mrs. j. D. Landlord and daugh-
ter, Miss Vena, went to Kanas
City yesterday for a visit.
Misses Martha McFadin and
Laura Mitchell of Kansas City,
spent Sunday here with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Parker left
yesterday for Breckenridge,
Mo-, where they will make their
home.
Mrs. Ben Burniston and daugh-
ter, HELEN, went to Weston, Mo-,
Monday, being called there by
the illness of her sister.
Mrs. R. A. Mabry returned
yesterdayto her homen in Kan
sas City after a visit in this city
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Slaughter.
Mrs. Rena C. Chappell who
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Mamie c. Steele, returned
Sunday evening to her home in
Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29

EIGHTY-FOURTH Official Statement
Of the Financial Condition Of the
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29
Loans and discounts, undoubt-
...$5S2,4s2.11
LIABILITIES

Capital stock paid in.-....S 100000
surplus fund -~-~-..... rs 100000
Undivided profits, net ........ 16,667.17
Due to banks and bankers,
subject to check ....-.. 10000
Individual deposits, subject
Time certificates of deposit 2O7,831.67
Demand certificates of deposit 10000
Savings Deposits ........... 1924
Cashiers checks ..-... OO0O0
Bills payable and re-discounts 10000
Other liabilities, as follows:
Dividends unpaid ...~~ 10000
NJ
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-06-29

Mrs. Mamie c. Steele, Regent.
The Lafayette Lexington Chap
ter, d. A. R., Lexington, Mo.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
HEADS TO
LOSE SOFT PLUMS
SAYS DICTATOR M'ADOO

Washington, Dee 3l.-Complete 90.
operation in every line of railway Oh.
Grafton will be demanded BY Railway
Director McAdoo. This was made
plain today and under his direction n
general order was made ready for is
suance which il expected to complete
~ perfect the coordination OF all
roads. 1t will 20 into effect not later
than tomorrow.
Under the arrangemcnt all unuec.
essary officers in the various railway
systems will be abolished. This will
include the special publicity agents
ana agencies; freight and passenger
solicitors and hundreds OF ATTORNEYS
III every section Of the country.
Immediate steps will be taken bv
Director McAdoo 10 relieve the coal
shortage in New England, New York
and other manufacturing centers.
In addition to this Mr.. McAdoo soon
Will put into effect a comprehensive
ooai-relief program that will cover
the entire United States.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
CHRIST CHURCH TO
CONSERVE FUEL

Chris Episcopal church has t.n
th' initial sten in rcspons. 90 tla .o,.
eminent requcst Tor tine c1nsery.-
ton Of coal hy puhl.c organization.
During he colt arataer the church
will hold all services in the parish
house in compliluco with th.a r.
quest. Services yesterday were
held in this room ANA viii be con
tinued there uu;l their the time
comes when there is not such need
for the national conservation Of coal.
or until the warm weather arrives IL
the spring when il VIII bc unnecas-
sary to heat the church.
The parish house is much smallo-
than the church and heats I'D n o.
much less time. with at0u, hal. he
amount of a0aL
The yestry and rector OF Tho church
are to be cousfdtulatea in taking 'll
first public step in this conservation
and it is hoped the other charche. Ut
The city as well as lodges and Other
organizations will follow the example
which will do great deal to relieve
the shortage OF Goa among the retail
dealers OF Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
OTTAWA BUILDING
YEAR A PROSPEROUS
ONE. FIGURES SHOW
CONTINUED from Page IL

ments amounting TO $4,000 were made
Some very nice residents have also
been built on the south half Of the
west side. during the past year. in
Guiding the Berg residence. tho Gay.
the Sam Clege. the Hilton and the
kurscheid residences which houses
win cost In the neighborhood OF si0.-
600. when completed
The new King and City addition to
the Ryburn hospital for which CON
tracts have been let amounting 10
81 900 represent the biggest piece of
work this year In the down town dis
trict.
During the building season this
year ii was practically impossible 10
find sufficient workmen to carry on
the work. There has been a notice.
able dearth of masons. carpenters and
plasterers
From the point of view of the
home owner. conditions are such that
the 1918 season should be banner
season for home building. Consider
ing the fact that all living conditions
have increased from so to 100 per
cent and that the price OF the build
ing material and labor is less than
IL per cent more than il was before
the period OF the war, indicates the
fact that now is the time to build
The usual building materials have
advanced in cost far less in proportion
than any other commodities. and il is
now possible for the farmer to get
twice as much accommodation in his
building than was possible few
years ago for The same amount of his
products.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
GIVE PROGRAM AT
COUNTY ASYlUM

About forty members of the Young
Peoples Union went to the county
farm yesterday afternoon to give
their annual Christmas program. The
inmates Of the farm appreciated the
program very much and eight double.
faced Victrola records were presented
them by the union. The program
as given was as follows
"Amorica All present.
Quartet ,sclerted) -- Mrs. Charles
". Campbell, Miss Mary Jefrery Miss
Mary Acton and Miss Lulu Yrnerich.
Reading Louise Turner.
Solo Earl Snarr
Reading Esther Kelly
Reading William ZVan2ig.
Trio--Mr Fred Hanna, Miss Hazel
MecKcnstocE and Miss Coblc.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

Roger Nichols. OF Cary. Ind. II
spending a few days with friends In
this city.
Miss Louise Dowcrmaster went TO
Peru yesterday for a short visit With
her sister in that city.
We're Pyle, OF Joliet. spent Sundiy
with his sister. Mrs. l.. n Caring.
Miss Louise Pickcns returned home
after spending the week end with
Miss Ethelyn Robinson. in La Sail
Clarence Tharpc, of Joliet. n former
Ottawa resident. will arrive in Ottawa
tonight to spend New Years with
friends In this city
Miss Katherine Farrell, of Chicago.
is visiting relatives and friends In
this city.
Clarence Crumrine, who enlisted re.
Gently in the aviation corps. left yes
terday afternoon for Chicago to wait
for his call to training camp.
Frank Yentzer returned 10 Mag.
nolia Springs. Florida. to spend the
remainder OF the winter, after n visit
at his home In this city.
Mrs. c, A. Briggs, Jr.. is visiting rel.
atives in Genoa.
George Viehman has returned to
his home in Chicago. after visit
with his brother. Bar,el N. Viehman,
on Chestnut street.
Miss Margaret Schultz. of La Sale.
attended the Kappa dancing party in
this city Saturday night
George Goodnetter, of Aurora, is
visiting his brother, Joseph c. Good
netter. in this city.
W, j, Spillane and family. If Chi
cago, returned home yesterday after
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Spillane. on Superior street.
Mrs. Leila VI. Lynn. Of Chicago,
aud Powers ". Daley, OF Harvey, are
spending the holidays with their par.
ents on st. George street
Mark Smith who has been employ.
ed as Il pharmacist at the Wheeler L.
Malo drug store has resigned his po-
sition and has accepted similar one
at the store of Carl Mick on Main
street.
Miss Josephine Moroney, OF Chi
cago. is the guest OF Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. O'Donnell on Paul street for a
few days.
Miss Ruth Shook went TO Moline
this afternoon to spend New Years
with her sister there.
ID. G. Cairns will leave Wednesday
morning for business trip to Florida.
Nj and Mrs. Elmer Roberts left
this afternoon for Freeport to attend
the wedding Of Mr.. Roberts niece
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
GEO. SUEHR WRITES
FROM JEFFERSON

Attorney lester StraWn received Il
letter from George Suehr who re.
Gently enlisted in tho aviation CORDS
OF the army and was sent TO Jeaer.
son Barracks. Mo, telling him Of the
large number of men who have en-.
listed recently in the army.
Jefferson Barracks Is at the prcs.
ent time so overrm with enlisted
men, Who are there waiting to be AS.
signed to other training camps. that
the men have to sleep in any avail
able space that can be assigned them
The men are sleeping in the y. NJ. C..
A. buildings. the knights of Colnm.
bus clubro0ms and the armories
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
HONOR MEMORY Of
LATE J. /. O'OONNELl

Resolutions OF respect for the lat,
j. l.. O'Donnell, former Ottawan
whose death occurred suddenly ;
week ago today, were passed By IN,
Grundy County Bar Association, 4,
follows:
State of Illinois, Grundy County, IS
In the Circuit Court Thereof.
September Term. A. d. 1917.
IN MEMORIAM.
Whereas. The bench and bar of
this court has with sorrow learned
OF the death of the Honorable James
l.. ODonnell, who for more than
twenty-five years last past has prac.
ticed his profession as a lawyer
and counsellor at this bar; and,
Whereas. His conduct as a prac.
toner in this court has been that
Of courteous and able lawyer and
his knowledge OF the law as wei;
as his conduct in court, has always
won for him the admiration Of he
presiding judges on the bench OF
this court and the lawyers Of h.
bar Of this court; and,
Whereas, His private character
has been such as to win for him the
esteem Of all who met him in pub.
lie or private life, and his solici.
tude and care for his immediate
family has been such as to mar.
him as a model husband and ia
Their, and
Whereas. On Christmas eve. A. u.
1917, in the sXty-eishth year of his
life and his torty-fourth year as
practitioner Of his profession, he
departed this life at his home in tn"
City OF Joliet. Illinois, it is consid
cred by this court and the members
Of the bench and bar thereof, meet
and proper that the records of ,hs
court should bear witness Of .he
esteem in which James l.. O'Don
nell was held by the members
thereof.
1t is ordered by the court tina;
this memorandum OF respect to him
be spread upon the records of this
court s. {. STOrGU
Judge
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
Juvenile Dancing Class

The second term Of the juvenile
dlucing class ~ wits Dancing
Academy wiIl commence Saturday af.
ternoon. Jan 9Th. az o'clock.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
Notice.

The Ma1onie Amusement commit.
tee announce dance Tor New Years.
Dancing from . to 1 Masohs and
their families only
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
Notice

The Masonic amusement commit
tee announce dance Tor New Year.
Dancing from TO !. Nasons aE5
their families only.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 81. 1917.
Chicago market report furnished 70
the Free Trader Journal by W. L.
Etnyre. member Chicago Board OF
Trade. Moloney Building. Phone lO4l.
Correspondent Iamson Bros. & Co,
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

viii bo held a. Armory c this oven.
ms ilCnlrich's orchestra.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
Masonic Funeral.

The members of Humboldt Lodge,
no, 555, A. +. a. A. NJ are requested
70 meet at Masonic temple at O'Clock
Pharp. Wednesday. January md to at
END the funeral of late Brother Geo
\. Null
LEON LEVY, W. M.
X. A. MCPHERSON, Sec.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

x. Of p. Annual Ball.
viii be held at Armory G this even.
ing Hentrichs orchestra.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

one attending is promised good
time. \ program has been planned
to be given during The evening.
The first annual dance ol the Good
Fellows organization will be held
New Years night at Willis dancing
academy Stokes orchestra will fur.
n,sh music for the dancing from
until midnight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

x. Of p. Annual Bali.
VIII be held ~ Armnry E this even
inh. lIOntrich's orchoHlra.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

X. Of p. Annual Ball.
VIII be held Il Armory c this even.
ing. lientrichs orchestra.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
Notice

The Masonic amusement commit.
tee announce a dance for New Years.
Dancing from . to !. AIasons ana
their families only.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31
photographs Also Barred.

u. Information of the train, or
boat schedules of travelling official
missions in transit thru the tinted
States.
Is. Information OF the tau sDDr.
tation of munitions or of way ma.
terial.
H. Photographs conveyln. any
Of the information specified sho I'D
not be published.
These rules go into effect on Jan
uary |. Many changes are made
from the card OF censorship obsary
ance issued last July. The para
graph relating to information ,cndin!
to disclose the names of line objects
IN expeditionary forces is eliminated
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-31

The Moose lodge will hold their an.
nual New Years eve stag party TO.
night in the club rooms. Every mem.
Der of the organization Is allowed to
bring one guest. AS this is the an.
nual party It Is expected there viii he
quite large attendance and every
The evening world., 1917-04-03
LESS MEAT IF KIDNEYS HURT OR
YOU'RE BACKACHY AND RHEUMATIC

the channels often get sore and irri-
tated, obliging you to seek relief two
or three times during the night.
To neutralize these irritating acids,
to cleanse the kidneys and flush of the
body's urinous waste get four ounces
Of Jad Salts from any pharmacy here;
take a Tablespoonful in a glass of
water before breakfast for few days
and your kidneys viii then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bincd with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush and stimulate
sluggish kidneys, also to neutralize the
aicdsAn urine, so il no longer irritates,
thus ending bladder weakness.
lad Srlts IS Inexpensive; cannot in
lure, and makes delightful efter-
yescent lithia-water drink.-AdSk.
The evening world., 1917-04-03
THINKS MOST GERMAN-AMERICANS ARE LOYAL.

ourselves beigeents in
because act without animus not In
opposition irresponsible
considerations of humanity and
S
friends of the German people
the early eabshment OF Intimate
of hard II
believe that this is spoken from our hearts
Government through all these bitter
and forbeaance
which otherwise have been impossible
happily s have opportunity TO that friendship
daily the millions OF and
live share our m
all who fact loyal TO their
the hour OF They most OF
other
They will be stand with rebukng and
who be OF different mind and
will be dealt with with
stern repression; lifts head at all It will lift only here and
from laT and malignant ieW
duty gentlemen OF the Congress-
thus addressing There may be-
sacrifice ahead IL Is fearful hng
The evening world., 1917-04-03

to lead this great peaceful people into warinto the mos.
ss. =, ali wars cylzat itself be In the basace
But the right precious than peace and we na ns
which carried nearest our hearts
M h aht ~ those who submit TO authority have voice In hr
Governments for and liberties Of small nations %
nv Of free peoples a sha prns
ss,otv 40 all nations and Itself nj last free
.To ,uch dedicate lives and our fortunes
that o arc and everything with the pride OF hose
,hat tbo ay has America is privileged to spend hI %
her might for the principles that her birth and
- hh She has treasured her. she ca do no "er
The evening world., 1917-04-03
Meat forms uric acid which clogs
Kidneys; causes Rheumatism
and irritates Bladder.

II YOU must have your meat every
day, eat it, but flush your kidneys with
salts occasionally, says a noted au-
thority who tells us that meat forms
uric acid which almost paralyLes the
kidneys in their efforts to eNpcl II
from the blood They become sluggish
and weaken, then you suffer with a
dull misery IN the kidney region, sharp
pain, I'M the back or sick headache,
dizziness, your stomach sours. tongue
T. coated and when the weather g. bad
YOU have rheumatic twlngcs, The
urine gets cloudy, full of sediment,
The evening world., 1917-04-03
FULL TEXT Of PRESIDENTS
SPEECH DECLARING FOR WAR
WITH GERMANY TO LIMIT
Americas Motive Is Not Revenge or
Hate, but Vindication OF Human
Right-Brands u Boat Campaign
as Attack on Mankind.

WASHINGTON April Congress Is
herewith given complete:
extraordinary session because ne
serious very policy bo made and made mne
diatey consuutonaiy permissible That
should assume responsibility making.
officially laid before you the
that and after the
February put aside all restraints OF law OF
submarines sink every vessel that hou
approach Britain and Ireland or the "
Europe controlled by the enemies uA
Tha had submarine warfare
Of last tho Imperial Government
had somewhat restrained the commanders OF It's under-Sea a ~
omty promise that boats shou
It's when resistance was offered or
escape taken that their crews were given az e
fair chance boats Tho precautions taken
meagre enough proved distressing instance
the progress OF the cruel and unmany oSn "'
OF restraint was observed
HOSPITAL AND RELIEF SHIPS SUNK.
rhe new policy restriction aside Vessels every
Kind whatever character their their destination
uthless sent the bottom without
without thought % nep % OF %srS % S Even hospital ships and ships
carving soray bereayed and stricken people OF Belgium
the provided conduct through the prescribed
areas by ITSELF and distinguished by unms
est have been sunk with the same reckless A o
=" was for little While unable to would In
Government that had hitherto subscribed 10 the ~
name practices civilized nations
International law had It's origin In law
respected and observed upon the seas where no nation
had right dom'loh ana v ' w., " rr nm h rgrc ourt
su indeed after all accomplished could be accomplished bu
always least of what the heart and conscience oil
Th minimum of right aside under
the plea necessity and because had no weapons which
could use at sea impossible to employ as 1t is
uIoyiug them winds all scrupc OF humanity or
respect understandings that supposed to under"e the inter
world
involved immense and
and wholesale destruction OF the
lives and children engaged In pur
suits the darkest periods o modern history
been Property can he paid for o lives
Of and people cannot be
CALLS 1T WARFARE AGAINST MANKIND"
against warfare agans
mankind II ships have been sunk
stirred deeply % oar
M neutral and friendly nations have le
sunk the IN The same way There has h"n NJ
discrimination
challenge All mankind Zach nation must decide 10: e
ourselves be made Wit
moderation OF judgment benng on
character a excited feeling away
motive the victorious assertion Of III
The evening world., 1917-04-03

of adequate credits to
equtaby
tanned present we'll conceived
to
will
duty most respectfully urge
protect against the serious hadss
the imitation which would
b prOduce loans.
possible and the equipment OF our
practical duyot
png nations wRtemany with materials which
They In the hed
We shbu n TO he effective there
liberty OF suggesting through the several executive
consideration OF your committees
with them as having been
branch OF the Government upon
and safeguarding the Naon
| will directly fall
things let US oe
world ana
been driven from its habua a
the last months ana 90 mo-
altered couded by them
The evening world., 1917-04-03
CALLS FOR DECLARATTON OF Estate OF WAR"

There choice make. incapable OF making
the path submission and suffer the most sacred
Nation be ignored violated The wrongs
they cut
to he cry o life.
n raga character
responsibilities which involves but
constitutional
the Imperial German Gov
nothing than against the Government and
formally the status Of belgeren
H. that take immediate steps
TO hut
all bring the Government
10 Empire terms and end the
1t will utmost practicable
with the Governments with
those Governments OF
that far
theirs will involve the organization and obza-
the country supply the materials OF
Nation abundant and
economical and efficient possible
immediate full equipment OF the in all
with the best OF dealing
II will involve the immediate addition to the
already provided for by law In
who should opinion be chosen upon the
liability service and also the authorization
force they b
! necdeda and cnnh he handled In training