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New Britain herald., 1918-03-07
BOY ESCAPES.

Albert Quistberg, who was sent to the state reform school at Meriden on February 2S has escaped from that institution, according to what his; father told the police last night. The older Quistbers said that his son came home, changed his clothes and disappeared again.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07
TOURNAMENT CLOSING.

The final round in the "45" tour- Lament at the Elks will be played on next Thursday evening. March 14. At this time the prizes will be awarded. The first prize will be Q years dues.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07
EVENTS TONIGHT

Vaudeville and superior photo plays, Lyceum theater.
 High class photo plays, Fox's theater.
 Moving pictures and vaudeville, Kceney's theater.
 New Britain lodge, B. P. o. F., election of officers, Elks' home.
 New Britain Turner society meets in Turner hall.
 Lexington lodge, I. O. o. F., meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall
 Water Jahn lodge, D. of H., meets in Bardeck's hall.
 St. Jean Baptiste society meets at 34 Church street.
 Lady Nest of Owls meets in c. X. R. hall.
 Court Progress, F. of A., meets in Eagles hall.
 Court Charter Oak, F. of A, n' eetG in Electric hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Baroness Huard, Center church Friday evening.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Only One ''BRONTO OUININE.' To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tab lets. Look for signature of F. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. a0c.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

St. Jean Baptiste society meets at 34 Church street
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Water Jahn lodge, D. of H., meets in Bardeck's hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Lexington lodge, I. o. O. F., meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07
INVITED TO
 ER MEETING

ends Invitations to Nfag1son and
 nan of the war tde at the pa nr men which n1nmar school Hay evening, S4fe members nny M Of the Enbers of the Tneeting. It have charge TIT the mass SSrs Of these Swin attend a conn pany lel Magson, Ind Captain city guard er from MT. U doubt seen mass meet fbe held in MI on Thurs There will be hool orchestra te only speaker 55! B. Chandler, b1icity Committee of Defense.
 f1as a remarkable Q fises which led the Dtb get into the war. It 4nfoTmation received by a1d other sources which
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07
TO THE TRADE:

On account of the necessities of the war; the Government has taken six of tank steamers, for use in transatlantic service, which formerly used in carrying Gulf pruducts from refneres in the South to North Atlantic ports.
 This leaves Us at present with about fifty per cent ot our former carrying capacity, which must now be largely used in carrying oil to sustain the continued operations of many public service porations with whom have contracts, all of which is working great financial loss to well valued trade AS result, have found it necessary to temporarily discontinue the sale of kerosene and gasoline from station New Bri- tain.
 It IS intention to continue to market lubri- eating oil Supreme Auto Oil and grease at this sta ton, for the convenience of customers and for the purpose of maintaining, far possible, organization.
 We regret very much the necessity for this temporary suspension and the great inconvenience that must be suffered by a result but must all recognize that the country is and that it patriotic duty to aid in every pos Sible
 We wish to express to you appreciation of the very liberal patronage which we have received in the past. At present prospect of re- sun1ing sale of gasoline and kerosene, but upon turn to of our ships will immediately operations in full at this station
 Yours very truly,
 GULF REFINING COMPANY
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Court Charter Oak, F. of A., m eet1 in Electric hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Lady Nest of Owls meets in c. \. R. hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Court Progress, F. of A., meets in Eagles hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

New Britain Turner society meets in Turner hall.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

Vaudeville and superior photo plays, Lyceum theater.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-07

New Britain lodge, B. P. o. F election of officers, Elks' home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08

SOLDIER GROOM AND
HIS BRIDE DISTURB
COURT HOUSE QUIET

The conr. houses usual placid Sa,.
urday was given an exciting awaken
ing today when Il husky American
soldier, with three women as escorts
appeared in Clerk Bach's Office ana
demanded a marriage license. In.
qnisitive eyes peeked at the fight.
Ing man and his intended from places
Of c0ncealment behind doors. thru key
holes and every vantage point on
tainable
Even while the ceremony was being
performed, three young maids, un.
doubtedly anxious to see how il was
done, were secluded in Judge Mayo-s
office while he read from his little
court manual the service of the state
and pronounr the soldier and hls
tlance man and wife.
The couple gave their names as
Thomas Joseph McCiuines. aged 81.
and Agnes He.is. aged 90 both or
Spring Valley The women were rea.
tives OF the bride They beamec
blessings upon the couple after tl.p
ceremony was over.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
REPRESENTATIVE Of.
CONCRETE BARGE.
LINE VISITS OTTAWA
MEASURES LOCKS AND AQUE.
DUCTS FOR FLEET OF ga
VESSELS NOW UNDER CON.
STRuCTlON--BOA AVAILABLE
AUGUST I.

Anticipating heavy traffic on the |
K NJ, canal since the revivor order
VAS issued by the war department.
representatives of the International
Construction Company, are now max.
ing a thorough inspection of the wat.
erway from Joliet TO La Sale with IA
view of ascertaining facts to guide
hem in the construction of feet of
nnety-four concrete vessels to be
used as freight carriers between st
Louis and Chicago.
Theodore Ahlborn, naval con
stlaletor, In the employ OF the com.
pany, was in Ottawa today and out.
lined TO representative of The Free
TraderJournal his company's plans
for completing and launching the fleet
Of concrete craft.
Measurements of the aqueducts and
locks between Joliet and LA Sale
were taken by Mr. Ahlbom All were
found to be sufficiently wide to per.
NIT passage OF any of the boats now
under construction.
The company has installed its plant
in Chicago and already has enough
s under process of completion TO
warrant early launching OF "A feet for
immediate use on the canal As
soon as the governments orders are
carried out Ottawa may expect to
see these new model crafts plying
up and down the canal.
The first launching, Mr. Ahlborn
stated, will be ON or about August /.
Al that time he considered federal
work on the canal would be far
enough completed to warrant sending
boats up and down the water.course
with gram, fuel, sand and gravel all
Of which is so necessary to war
work.
The tows are all being built 100
feet long with a beam of l6 feet 4
inches. The concrete shps reouire
only 4G draft of water and have q
capacity OF 1870 tons The companv
plans to send out four craft to a tow
with concrete tug to draw them
"ith fleet of 81 such vessels plviug
the J. a NJ. canal millions of tons of
shipping will be carried back and
iorth from the Mississippi TO the
Gfeat Lakes. The boats will he q
material aid in relieving the freight
congestion which has Ottawa virtually
tied mp for the past six months.
orders have been issued NJ Wash.
lngton and Springfield for work on
ihe canal 10 proceed at once. II :
expected the last shovel full Of dirt
VIII be taken out by August l. and
me canal then thrown open 10 traffic
ne government has appropriatpd
Nl2o,000 for this work.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
EMBRYO SAIL ORS
LEAVE FOR PORT

OttWa's increment ~ embryo sail.
ofs pnt on af port this morning for
the Great Lakes station, where they
VIII go into training under Captain
MoIiet. While there was no organized
Send'off for the youths, a large crowd
gathered at the depot to bid them
Godspeed Among those who went
from here. having been enlisted last
Monday night. by the Jackie recruit.
Ing party, were:
Peter Boyle. Earl Snarr Arthur
Blankinship, Elmer Hitter, d. j. Far.
rell, Harry f. Richardson, Harry =.
Johnson. George w. Mallen, Grand
Ridge, Russell Johnson, Marselles,
Peter Naretty, Marseilles, George
Martin. Ottawa. Thomas Brennan,
Streator, John Morello, Marseilles
Simmons Hopp. Ottawa, Roy Clair
mont, Ottawa, Arthur Lempke.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
NAME TEACHERS FOR
HIGH SCHOOL POSTS
TWO OF FIVE VACANCIES ON
FACULTY ARE ANNOUNCED
FlllED-THREE TEACHERS Co
TO WAR

Appointments OF two members OF
nc O. II. $ faculty 70 IKE the places
~ john G. snyder. manual training
and w. c, lie Van. chemistry ana
physics, were announced this morn,
ing bs Principal Charles II. Kne.
man
At the close of the school year the
designations Of i've of the faculty
were announced Horace Biggs, In.
strnctor in gymnastics and coach Mr..
Snyder, Mr.. lie Van, Charles lt. Mel
ton, mathematics, and Miss Marcy
Lewis all withdrew from the schools
teaching force Melton, Biges and Lc
Van entered the army, while Mr. Sny.
der will return 10 the soil as a full
iledged Indiana farmer. Miss Lewis
win teach elsewhere the coming year
George A. Todd, graduate of Brad
icy at Icofla VINO laSt year was con
neced with a California norman
school, has been chosen to take Mr.
Snydcr's place. w. |. Tydcman lows
State, who taught in Spokane.
Wash, high school last year, has been
secured 10 take the vacancy left by
The resignation Of Mr.. lie Van.
The board is still searching for
teachers to fill the other vacancies on
the school faculty.
Florence Foley. a graduate OF the
University OF Chicago, will take the
place of Mr. Melton.
Miss Emily Palmer will take the
place OF Miss de- Rogue in the type
writing department,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
AHOY! CANAL NEXT,
CHICAGO SEES ONE

Chicago. June 8 --- Reports that
IlBoat had beea sighted off the shores
of AXE Michigan on the north side
of the city, brought thousands to in
vcsiigate. Whence the report, is not
known. but the multitude of fog horns
that boomed through the lifting
dawn gave color to the report. l.o.
cal papers were called repeatedly for
varificat,on Finally the disturbed
citizens returned to an early break
fast. and instead of tfncle Sam cali
inc out n submarine chaser, II has
threatened to call ont its proICerman
Propaganda scouts, in the form Of
Government secret service agents, to
scout out the source of the report.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
GEN. CROWDER SAYS.
DRAF TEES CAN NOT.
PICK OWN SERVICE.
PROVOST MARSHAL RESTRAlNs
REGiSTRANTS FROM ELECTlNG
WHAT BRANCH OF ARMY or
NAVY THEY DESIRE TO SERVE
ifl

Washington, June S---provost Mar,
shai General CroWder announced tc,
day that the class of 1918 registrant.
will not be allowed 10 enlist in the
navy or marine corps, and that no vol.
untary inductiOns will be granted un.
til order and serial numbers have
been assigned. After numbers are
assigned the registrants may enlist
if they obtain certificates from theii
LEGAL boards stating that they are nor
Within the current quota.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
THREATENED LIFE OF
BOARDING HOUSE LADY

Accused Of having threatened the
life Of his boarding house Keeper
Frank Blausson, an employe at the
Twin Bluffs plant was placed under
$29o bonds today to keep the peace
Accusations were made against him
after warrants had been issued for his
arrest by Mrs. Margaret Troyor who
operates the boarding and rooming
house at Twin Bluffs.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
British Take Prisoners.

London, June s -- 1--WE captured u
few prisoners II a raid at the sector
OF llulluch the British war Office an.
today, Patrols inflicted
casualties upon the enemy and cap.
tured q machine gun near Strascele
There has been artillery activity north
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
SCOUTS SPEND NIGHT
AT CHAUTAUQUA PARK

Twenty-siX boy scouts under the
leadership Of Scout Master !. l..
Vonckx, went ont to chautauQua park
last night and camped all night. Eley-
en tents were pitched and camp fires
were made by which they cooked their
breakfasts Games were played and
all report having very good time.
They went out at seven in the even.
ing and returned at nine this morn
ing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
Congregational Church.

A special program will be given in
the morning at the First Congrega-
tiOnal church by the children of the
sunday school
Little Patriots of the Kingdom.
Prelude
Professional, by choir.
Invocation
Responsive reading.
Greetings from beginners, by Vir-
ginia Woodward, Jean Blue and Sam
Pearson
Baptismal service. tal Scripture
salntati0n, by Bell Thomas Obi Bap
tism; tc) Response by choir.
Recitation, The Pansies," by Mar.
guerite Miller, Roberta Smith, Marion
Gldim, Francis Leland and Helen
Stone.
Solo, by Frederick Schumacher and
boys of primary department.
Recitation, by Phyllis Tilliston.
Recitation, by Peggy Metzler.
Recitation. Louis Crosse.
Song by the urinary department.
Give Said the Little Stream
The Star Spangled Banner.
Recitation THE Red White and
Blue by Ruth Haeberle, Louis Gil
man and Marion sapp.
Song, Stand up for Uncle Sam.
My Boys by Mrs. Spooners class.
Music to march up by. Life Work" "
by Mrs. Wilbur Lawrence's class and
Mrs. Fred Muller's class
Solo, by Miss Lucille Mercer.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic. -
congregation.
Offering.
Song, The Red Cross" bv Miss
Hohn's class and Mrs. Fredericl,
Knowles class.
America congregation.
Bcnp1irtiOn
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
Settles Disputes.

The provost marshal's ruling puts
an end to disputes that have arisen
among exemption board members o;
Illinois The Ottawa board. to be as
sured of their rights in the matter.
withheld action on some cases untii
after the Washington order was So
sued
Thursday there We're some appllca.
ions for release, but no action was
taken until itwah formally decided
among The board members as to wha,
procedure to follow.
half dozen enlistments in the navy
were temporarily held mp until the
question had been threshed ont. These
were applications from young men
who sought entrance to the navy
during The visit Of the Great Lakes
recruiting party here,
Thursday morning. however orders
received from Springfield put an cnd
to all the doubts These orders com
manded the exemption board to hold
mp all releases asked for after r.
O'Clock that morning This permit
ted the release of these youths who
had tried to enlist in the navy bu,
were sent back to tOtawa with III
stuctlons TO get Official permits from
their board Twenty.six enlistments
were secured during the visit Of the
Jaekies here and the majority of then
were young men who were to register
on June ,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08

Six men were named by the locaf
exemption board for special training,
by voluntary induction into skilled
sections Of the army The honor men
will be sent to Valparaiso college.
Valparaiso, Ind and Bradley Instr
tute AT Peoria
Fred Schere Jr. and Fred Gerding
were selected to 20 to Valparaiso
while these men will 90 10 Bradley:
Lyman c AStevens of Seneca, +, A.
Graves of Seneca Warren T. Glaf.
fetpr Of Ottawa, and Harry r. Gii
james of Ottawa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
LOCAL CHURCHES T0|
OBSERVE CH|LDREN'S'
DAY WITH N US|C|
SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARRANGED
IN HONOR OF BOYS AND GIRLS
LITTLE TOTS TO TAKE PART
IN EXERCISES.

Tomorrow is the one day in the
year set aside for the children of
America The day will be appropri-
ately celebrated in the Ottawa
churches with fine programs. consist.
ing Of music and recitations. The pro
grams follow:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
Amarlcan's Extend Lines.

With the American Army at the
Marle, June T. -- American marines.
who are standing with thhe French
between the German armies and Paris
have extended their gains on Thurs.
day. They have advanced TO a depth
to nearly two and half miles over
u front Of about six miles northwest
of Chateau Thierry capturing several
villages and 500 prisoners.
a railway station on the right wing
ct the line vas the scene OF the most
'grueliing fighting. There the men fell
fast but hear that the eneny's loses
were very great
At no time nor on aly other front
has the enemy found such formid.
able army of machine guns In fact
the fighting developed into a machine
gun duel in the open.
Our troops drove the Germans
steadily, despite the hot fire from hat.
teriee of bochc machine gun batteries
Tho Germans took cover behind
large boulders and were thus able
to check our mon somewhat, but as
fast as a boche head showed u WIS
picked of by an American sharp
shooter.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08

day morning at 1890 at the Illinois
avenue Evangelical church
A Children's Day cantata, God 8
Beautiful World" will be given tomnr-
row evening at o'clock by the mem.
Sers of the Sunday school The music
will be in charge of the junior choir.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
MAINE AND FLORIDA IN
FEAR OF UNDERSEA
CRAFT
CAPITOL IS ALER 7.
NAVY DEPARTMENT ORDERS
SEARCH RENEWED AS U.BOAT
MENACE is ANNOUNCED FROM
WIDELY SEPARATED POINTS.

Washington, June s. Reports
reaching the capital today that sub.
marines had been sighted at two ar.
ierent points along the Atlantic cOas-
caused renewed activity in naval c.r-
cIeS, while torpedo boats and other
chaSers We're dispatched in both di.
teclions IN Il hope OF getting a glimpse
and possibly capturing the willy IN.
dcrsCa craft.
Navy chiefs are urging every pre-
caution to be used against merchant
men meeting the t'-boats and for THIS
reason shipping is being cut to per
NIT OF thoro search in hope of
capturing the submarines.
Food Ship Turns Back.
An Atlantic Port. June s. An
American vessel loaded with foodstul,
returned 10 port today II was re.
ported that she had encountered n
German submarine off the coast. The
steamer WIS not armed and her or,
ilcers are understood 10 have askec
that gun and a naval crew be as.
signed SO that he voyage may be
completed
Sight One Near Maine Coast.
Biddetord Me- June s. A repor,
that r-boat had been sighted seven
or eight miles off Biddeford. Me. poll.
nine miles from here, startled this
placestoday It was reported that Il
light ship. which is stationed OF
Cape Elizabeth had sent out the re-
port
One In Florida Waters.
Jacksonville, Fla, June s.. Arriy.
ine at an Atlantic port last night the
Steamer Arapho reported that Ger.
man submarine had been sighted OFT
he coast OF Florida and that seycrai
toastwise vessels had made for the
nearest port as fast as possible
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
First Baptist Church.

At The First Baptist church the
program will be held Sunday evening
at 1870 O'Clock. by the children of the
Sunday school.
Professional, primary department.
Singing by girls chorus choir.
scripture reading
Prayer, primary department
Welcome. Lawrence prichard
First Chidren's Day Dorothy Ali.
SON
Greeting Cards" George Greene,
Clarence Ruyle. Irwin Moniot.
Song, Mable Louise Roberts
I'm going to speak" Dorothy
DeLapp
"A lesson from Summers Realm. -
Loretta Kotsonis.
"Hosanna in the Highest" Helen
Holt and chorus choir.
Your part" Belvin Pearee.
Olfertory, organ, Mrs. G. Y. Minis.
A Star for Me- Keith Ruyle.
over the top TO victory. Columbia
VeteIine Boltman; Thrift Stamps.
Helene Yentzer; War Saving Stamps.
Ardella Furr; Liberty Bonds. Clara
Anderson; Housewife Gladys Knut.
son; Farmer, Carl Ruyle Nurse Lulu
Leland Soldier, Gail Pendleton, Sail.
or, Kenneth Snarr.
Recitation, Rebecca Harlan
Rainbow Exercise" Alta Stewart,
ltomayne Minis, Anna Frey, Roberta
Harlan. Mary Palmer. Kathryn Wer.
ner, Nellie Eutis.
Wanted, Boy" William Grover.
Song primary department.
Getting Out to Sunday school" Ar.
della Furr, Albert Fribbs
Remarks, Rev c. W. Chessman.
/ Song, chorus choir.
Goodnight" Mary Chessman.
/ Bpnediction.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08

London. June s Russia has decid.
ed to adopt conscription, said a dis.
patch received today via the Russian
wireless.
The all-Russian Central Executive
committee, the dispatch stated de.
cidcd upon a general mobilization of
Workmen and peasants on the grounds
it is required by the condition of the
country, both internal and external
The food situation has become seri-
OuS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08

an American hospital, but before tax
ms up he work he is making a ton,
CT base hospitals to acuuaint himself
with the important task eonfrontln.
him.
His letter says:
May IS. 1918.
Dear Father
haven't received any mail from
nome for Il coon's age more TIN,
. month now. and | can't help feel.
ilE niue worried. hope things
are All right As far as | am con
cerned. was never better. 7 wa.
at the front with one of The AmeI;.
can divisions following nine days
IN the battle that started March
Zist and four days in Paris. buyins
new Kit After three weeks with
the division was ordered to the
oaSe TO the central medical dept.
ana after two weeks there | was
ordered up here to an American
evacuation hospital and have been
here -four days am to STAY here
three weeks and will then visit
several French hospitals and then
be assigned to some one Of our own
hospitals as wound hacterioloesr
II had a very interesting trip
mp here We were about 10 miles
rom the line and | was mnch in.
terested in what our army had been
doing and also Wha the Red Cross
and y. NJ, C. A. are providing for
The men. ! lett my llstplace on an
American train a ESQ Il. M. and Il
coIOrcd porter came through the
train with hot coffee.
arrived at town whom | had
TO make a change about 10 a. M. and
American military police looked after
my baggage, | had lunch at
very good French restaurant ana
spent a couple Of hours in the
Y NJ. G. A. officers club reading
the papers before an open fire.
At about $50 p m. left on an.
other train ald passed. it seemed
to me. acres of American barracks.
One cantonment, so | was told, was
large enough to accommodate 2n,.
oO0 men. There were hundreds Of
American trucks on the roads and
in several places new railroad yards
had been built
finally reached my destination
about Q p. m. and spent the night
at a Red Cross hotel and got II
good bed for 90 cents. When I
came in several Red Cross workers
were dancing with American officers
'he music Of a gramaphone. | came
out here to the hospital -four days
ago and have been busy studying
owund infections tyer since. II
will be very fascinating work
Practically every wound received
In battle becomes infected The
worst infection here il gas gan.
creme. A patient may be doing
nicely in the evening, gas ganerene
may develop, and the patient die be.
fore morning. II is n terrible thing
and | saw hundreds of cases die
in Flanders last year
A great deal of study has been
made of the bacteria causing this
Infection and it has been found tha,
If all the infected muscle, skin ana
other issue Is removed completely
the wound may be closed. However
If any little bit is left. the patient
may die or be incapactated for
months, This is whore the hacter.
iologist comes in Il is his lob To
make examinations OF the wounds
and say which ones are dangerous
and which are not and tell the sur.
-~--------- ----------..
N.a. 4
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-08
Pershing Praises Troops.

Washington. June r. Ger f'ersh-
ing personally commended the recent
American advance which resulted in
the capture of Cantigny with heavy
German losses This information was
given to the Senate Military Affairs
committee at their weekly confer
ence with the war council today.
The council regarded the situation
on the western front as materially
improved. Not only had the Germans
been halted everywhere, but counter
attacks had netted the allied armies
substantial gains, they said
It was generally felt that the allies
had now brought up sufficient strength
TO hold the German advance.
The troop movements since June |
fell off somewhat, the committee also
learned This, ii was explained was
not due to the German submarine ac.
tivties on this side of the Atlantic,
but to the inability to supply shipping
facilities sufficient TO keep up the
rapid pace set in the May troop
movement