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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
NOTICE.

Estate of RosalIa Mesojedic, Deceased,
Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned, Administrator Of the estate
of Rosalia Mesoiedic, late Of the
County of La Sale and State of Hi
nois, deceased will appear before the
Probate Court Of said county on the
fret Monday (being the sixth day Of
January, 1919, at the Probate Court
Room, in Ottawa, in said county when
ana where all persons having claims
or demands against said estate are
notified to attend and present the
same in writing for adjustment.
Dated the 18th day Of November,
A. u. 1918.
FRANK f. F0TLETT.
Administrator
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted in
this column not exceeding five lines
three times. SOC; one week, soc. Each
line over FIVE, l0c per week addition
al. All advertisements in this col
umn must be Daid in advance. No
advertisement will be inserted in this
column for less than 30c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
o6JEcrS TO MATRIMONIAL
! 9ARHAGE or MILF BOTTLES

Chicago, Nov 29.--Matrimory is all
right except when friend wife, having
learned the meaning of the word "bar.
rage applies it to a continuous
stream OF milk bottles" and makes
friend husband the target. This is
the complain of Earl L. Schmidt here.
who sued his wife on these grounds
recently.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

FOR SALE have a cottage built
one year ago; lot 50X15Q; five
rooms; pantry and bath; hardwood
floors; furnace; cellar with half Of
floor concreted chimney in cellar;
cement walls inside and out; trees
and shrubbery. Price $4,000. You can
get loan of $4,000 on it, West Side
CAN for further details.
7. B. FARRELL, Tel 64S.W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
Peace Bonfire on mountain

Atlanta. Ga, Nov. 29--Among the
unique features Of the recent peace
celebrations was a bonfire built at the
TOP or Stone mountain, near Atlanta.
This was visible for many miles in
every direction.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
Seek Healthy View Point.

If You desire TO posses II broad,
healthy point of view, observe the
horde of restless, unhappy men and
women who have failed to find happl.
ness through Il worship Of false gods
and who find 1t only after having
found n purpose that would effectively
serve humanity They viii teach YOU a
lesson on the futilty Of striving after
the things that serve no useful end.
Get II beGlthy vlcwuoInt UPON life,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
LOST
Musical Criticism.

Patience--"Do you know the name
OF that plceefo Patricp--"no YOU mean
the one the woman was singing or the
one her accompanies was playing?'--
Yonkers Statesman.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

a-Daily except Sunday to Mar
settles.
b--Jollet limited.
morris local.
d-Ladd local
Princeton local
g-Princeton limited.
b--La Sale Sundays and holldayr
until Sept. Is 1918,
k-Local to al stations.
MA Sale local.
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAVE
MONEY.
TICKET FARE 21s CENTS A MILE
Train Fare or Cash Fare Paid Oh
Trains is Three Cents per Mile
Communication Book containing $500
worth Of transportation for $3.50.
Good for purchaser only.
interchangeable book good FOR bear.
er or bearer and party, containing
$1,000 worth OF transportation Tor
$3.50
Ticket Fares to Chicago, H. via 10
liet, III, and Chicago & SoIet E!ee.
tric Railway.
Effective Nov. IS, 1918.
GD sn round trip, Sl.40 one way.
JAsOU Return trip limited to ten
days
Phone gents for full inforDatios
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
DR.. E. A. KELLY
DENTIST

SHIPPING Observation-Disclosures
in the vicinity of Ottawa who de.
sire to take advantage Of the Coop
eratiye Shipping Association for send
ing their live stock to market should
call WILBUR II. LAWRENCE, tele
phone l54K.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

roe SALE-Old papers, clean and
10. 4 Tied w in lOc packages Call
at Free 1-aderJ Journal Office.
FOR SALE CHEAP head good
work horses. Inquire ~ this Of,
flee
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

Many fine and splendid people at
times try the good nature ana good
will Of their very hest friends. II may
be that they are wrestling with some
wearisome problem or endpayurins 10
bear up under some heavy borden aud
for the time being appear tt be any
thing but their own natural selves.
But instead Of accusing them of un.
Kindness or OF linking offeuse NJ their
attitude their true friends overlook
heir unnaturalness, realizing that they
will not remain so for long.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

WANTED-Furniture to repair; up.
holstering neatly done; all work
guaranteed; goods called for and de-
liyered promptly. r. c. Kinney, III
Mill St. Phone 3T3-R.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

Try the Free Trader.Journa Want ada
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
WANTED

WANTED AT ONCE-Woman to
work In kitchen. Apply at Wendel's
Bakery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

FOR RENT--Four rooms, cellar with
cement floor ana chimney; l5l1
West Madison, newly oyelhaued;
like new; $1i; will sell s1,40o, $500
down and SO per month; lot 5oxl50,
cement walks, etc.
7. b. FARRELL, College Building.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
Professional Cards
N. N. ARMSTRONG.

Attorney at law, 2l0-2t1 Nolonsf
Bldg, Ottawa. Illinois. Talerhonssl
OEce, 375-W. Residence. sl2-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29
BOUND.
SOUTHBOUND.

Southbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Grand Ridge Mckinley PARK
and Streator in a. m, $3.50, 1850, 9.51,
1850, in p. m, 1:50, $3.50, 500, HOO
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

Phone gents for full informstios
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-29

pn IN round trip, Sl.40 one way
JA.OU Return trip limited to ten
days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
NEWSOF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY CULLEN. c.rre.ponden.

street to Fifth avenue and then out Fifth to the Rolling Mill diamond num- Der of prominent speakers will be heard at this time on War Savings Stamps and it was stated today that the receipts of the game would be invested in War Say ings Stamps until the committee could find better way of using this fund for the Scouts.
 The lineup for this game will be as follows:
 Merchants-Ellis Houston. alias Rough stuff C.; Eugene Rarden, alias "Leggs,' 2 2b.; Mae Clay, alias Smooth" 1b. w. E. Surratt, alias Smiley" cf; K. g. Moorer alias Reckless" f.; c. Me Dowell, alias Pills" Sb: John Perry, alias "Hughey Jennings" If E. Honey cutt, alias Arthur Johnson" pitcher: E. R. Smith, alias "Ashur Url Perkins" ss. , substitutes, Alex Gus, Fred Terry, c. C. Moore, John Harris, Fred Todd.
 Lawyers-Willard Drake, alias "Quack,' ? ss.; George Ross, alias "Uh Huh,' 2b. i: T. J. Lamar alias Sherlock Holmes, '' lb.; Hugh McEniry, alias "To-Wit," 3b. George Percy Benton, alias '41," lf.; c. H. Bumgardner, alias Bum C.; B. Clay Jones, alias "SL50 and cost" If. Lester L. Lockwood. alias Unconstitutional '' cf.; Jimmy Estes, alias .Fry Cobb" p. i; substitutes, c. l.. O'Dell, T. T. Huey, G. F. Goodwin, Sam Huey, W. M. Howard. 1T. J. Reynolds and Benny Perry. Um- pires, Merchants, Dad" Pegram; Law yerS, s. J. Tillman,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
SIDNEY STORY AND
 LIEUT.. NELSON ID
 BE HERE NEXT WEEK
Speakers Represent U. s. Shipping Board Service Section and Will Speak
 at Industrial Plants

Sidney Story, district manager of the national service section of the United States shipping board, with headquar- ters in Atlanta, and Lieut.. H. G. Mil- son, veteran of three years in the trenches in Flanders, will be in Bir- mingham next week to address some meetings in the industrial plants of the city.
 MT. Story has just completed a trip through all of the shipyards of Amer ica and the national service section of the United States shipping board has opened offices in Atlanta to cover the industrial plants of North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala bama and Mississippi. The service is free to all who care to be informed upon certain matters that are now so vital to America and to civilization.
 Lieutenant Milson is an eloquent speaker and he has wonderful ex- perience to relate with reference to the trials and hardships lover there" While here the two speakers will be available for Red Cross, War Savings Stamps campaigns and for civic and commercial bodies in the city, or any other patriotic work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
LAWYERS vs. MERCHANTS

Elaborate preparations have peeil com pleted for the baseball game to be staged in this city on Thursday afternoon at o'clock between the lawyers and mer- chants of this city. The game will be fought out on the Rolling Mill diamond and q large crowd is expected to at tend. in view of the fact that the pro- ceeds will go for the benefit of the Bes- semer Boy Scouts.
 A grand parade led by the Boys In dustrial School band will start promptly at 3:30, and all who are to take part in this affair are urged to meet at the Bessemer High school at 3:15 o'clock. Those who will participate will be the Bessemer Boy Scouts, both troops of Girl Scouts, refreshment committed, and also tle automobile committee. The two teams will appear in this parade in cos tune.
 The automobile committee urges that all citizens who have cars to kindly get into the parade, and if possible to dec- crate each car in flags or red, white and blue bunting.
 The parade, which will be formed at the corner of Clarendon avenue and Nine teerth street, will march down Nineteenth to Federal Director Otto Marx at Wash ington:
 Birmingham. June 26, 1918 "Otto Marx, Federal Director, Nationa
 War Savings Committee Washington D. C.
 Most optimistic reports being received from all parts of the state and believe drive will be complete success.
 ''Talladega county wires that today'S pledges have amounted to one-half oi entire apportionment and will go over the top by Friday night.
 Scale, a town in Russell county O. 275 people has pledged more than s16, coo
 "Demopolis has taken more than its entire quota
 Thought we furnished ample supply o pledge cards at first but are swampet with demands for additional cards from every section of the state.
 "CRAWFORD JOHNSON,'' Lists of names of persons who sub- scribed for 5000 bonds will be displayed in the show windows at the following places daily, additions being indicate1 by red ink:
 Loveman. Joseph S Loeb @; Blach' (2) SaAs (2) Pryor Plumlee cigar storf @; Bromberg Q); Hagan-Dunlap Drus Co. CD; United Cigar Stores O; First National bank CD; Drennen Co. (O; Bur ger (2); YeatmanBaugh CD; Brown Marx lobby CD; American Trust Q) Parker drug store (2) Greene drug stoit CD; Patterson, Second and Twentieth @; Caheen O; Adams Drug Co. CD Pizitz (D; Birmingham Trust O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

Bessemer, June 26-(Specfal. )-The business men of this city held most enthusiastic meeting today at 1:9o o'clock at the Grand hotel, in the interest of the War Savings Stamps campaign. The meeting was largely attended and Corporal Whited was the guest of honor A. c. Mitchell presided and interesting talks were made by Corporal Whited. J. E. Haffner, E. R. Smith and J. B. Morton.
 Reports from the various committees were heard, and it was found that the mems committee was progressing nicely, while the woman's committee reported s1o.SS6.20, which included the work cf the booths, and a small part of the can vass. The drive has now begun in earnest and committees for the outlying territories were appointed as follows. Feeders: T. J. Reynolds, T. J. MeEniry, Judge Sam Huey and J. J. Haley; Wen nonah, w. C. Baty. l.. Herbert Ethridgs and Earl Lacey; IslPcooda, A. c. Mitch ell, George Rutledge and J. E. Haffner.
 A number of interesting talks were made this afternoon at the above men toned place in the interest of this drive. DS1SCttCA iS llldhlnS every 6IlOEl tO IdtSS her quota by June 2S, War Savings Stamps Day.
 Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, chairman of the national council of defense has announced the following programme for her fodr-miEute speakers during the lat ter part of the week: The subject ef these talks will be War Savings Stamps and these ladies will appear at the local theatres only in the after noon. on account of the men speakers appearing in the evening": Thursday, Grand, Mrs. G. D.. Walker Mrs. G. G. Neal. Princess. Friday, at the Gran1, Mrs. E. l.. Huey; Princess, Mrs. Her man l.. Rains; Saturday at the Grand, Princess, Mrs. w. J. Long. This IS the initial appearance of the women four minute speakers in this city, anu in the future will be carried out weekly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Acmar Miners Buy
 War Savings Stamps

Oscar w. Adams, chairman of the col ored four-minute men of Birmingham, made a stirring address at Acrnar Tues day night on the War Savings Certif- cates plan.
 Adams spoke this morning at the en- trance of the mine just before the men went to work officers of the company were present, and at this place he ap- peaIed for continuous service. ''We must fight. we must win. we must con- quer," he said. What doth it profit n man if he sends his sons and brothers to the battlefields, and after he gets them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

there betrays them to the enemy by stop ping the industrial home work without which they can neither win nor escape? Keep the Home Fires Burning is the slogan of this war"
 The meeting was presided. over by Prof. w. Fl Garrett. The men pledged them selves again to work on the Fourth or Julv. buy the Baby Bonds and sign the pledge cards when presented to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Office Building Rentals
 To Be Raised July 1

Office building rentals will be boosted from 10 to 15 per cent over present rates, beginning with July 1, it is announced by the Office Building Managers association. This action was agreed upon at n meeting of the association day or two ago and tenants whose leases are about to expire are receiving notice of the change.
 The managers give as their req son for raising the rates the hign cost of labor. fuel and materials required in repairs.
 At the same meeting the man. agers also adopted the policy of putting the expense of altering office rooms on the tenant. There will be no more alterations to suit the tenant at the owners expense. they say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
PERSONALS

Lieut. Aubie Strickland of Camp Se- vier has returned after visit to rela- tives and friends in this city.
 J, A Nabors is quite ill at his home on Eighteenth street.
 Mir and Mrs. II. c. Poole and Mrs. w J. Long have returned from a visit to Anderson, Ind,
 Rev and Mrs. w. E. Monk have re turned from Anderson. Ind. where they have been attending the international camp meeting. MT. Monk represented the Bessemer Church of God congregation.
 Miss Amy Huey has returned from ! visit to relatives and friends at Pine RluT Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
DOminick Makes
 Ringing Speech on
 War Savings Drive
Continued from Page Five)

Donald read the names of the members of the Vivian 5000 club, who took total of $10175 in bonds. They are: Joseph Martin, w. A. Spencer, Dr. W. s. Rauntree, William Catts, James Catts, Mrs. William Lusk, Mrs. W. J. Stacey, Dr. F. W. Mcdonald and James Brodie. Dr. Mcdonald said another 5000 club was being organized.
 State Director Crawford Johnson urged the workers to insist upon the people they approach taking the 5000 bonds. He said there are only three classes of people. Those who have sons or near relatives in the army; those whose sons are not now in the army but soon will be, and those whose sons are now in the army, and he added There is not a single reason any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Rock Island Settlement

New York, June 26.-Directors of the. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Rail- way company announced today that pending the settlement with the gov ernment of the question of rental, Director General McAdoo would ad vance funds for the payment of divi- dends on it's per cent and per cent preferred stock and for other purposes. The regular semiannual disbursements on these stocks were accordingly de clared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

of them can give for not subscribing | for these bonds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Soldiers and Sailors from States Which Have Made
 Necessary Laws Can Vote

Washington, June 26.-Regulations will soon be issued by the war and navy departments, Secretaries Baker and Daniels told callers today, providing that the Americans in military service. both abroad and at home. from states which have enacted laws for absentee voting of those in service. may cast their bal lots in the congressional elections nex. fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Realtors to Lunch With Allied Armies
 At Tutwiler Today

The Realtors will once more com bine their forces with those of the allied, armies today and help boost Thrift Stamps at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock. "The exchange never let's anything but war causes interfere with it's weekly meetings" said President Montgomery, but you can always find the dirt salesmen in the front ranks of Uncle Sam's hus- tiers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
EXEMPTION BOARD

The local exemption board is mailing out S3 questionnaires daily. which is 25 per cent of the number to be mailed. The mailing of these Questionnaires to the newly registered men was started on June 2 and win continue to be mailed until Friday, the 18th. All registrants who are mailed questionnaires are not- fled to have them filled out and returned to the local board seven days after they are mailed. The classification of the men will start immediately after the ques- tionnaires are returned.
 Demonstrations of the canning and dry Ing of fruits and vegetables will be made Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Hoover kitchen of this city Miss Wal ker, one of the county demonstrators, announced that she would can sample or vegetables for the housekeepeIs of the city who will bring their own mate rials. full attendance is urged at this class, which will be held promptly at 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Merchants Association

s. H. Leath of Boaz. president of the Alabama Merchants association has called a meeting of the executive com mittee of the association for Monday, July 1. at the Chamber of Commerce in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
BOYS FROM JEFFERSON

of them can give for not subscribing for these bonds"
 BOYS FROM JEFFERSON Mr. Johnson said from 5000 to 5000 boys had gone to the army from Jeff ferson county and asked if there is any reason why we should not put up $10OO for each of them, and if we do, he said the county would be over the top.
 Auditor c. D Wilson read his report showing pledges for two days amount ing to $177.7S5, divided as follows: British army. s25,64o; Belgian army. $So,520; French army, s5S.43o; Italian army, s6S,I45.
 Vice State Director J. W. Donnelly reported yesterday afternoon that Charles Ci.ildress, his wife and five children had bought $100e of. bonds 5000 for each member of the family Splendid assistance is being given Mrs. R F. Johnston, state director of the young business women ofthe city the young business women ofthe city who go 10 headquarters after busi- ness hours and work until late in the evening.
 ChhA4NGRo 1NIJI11
 Saturday will beturned over to the Shriners, who will have charge of the booths from 6 to 9 o'clock that eve ming. They will be assisted by the ladies. Headed by the Zamora band they will march through the city and liven things up in behalf of the drive. State Director Crawford Johnson and Charles DeBardeleben spoke to the miners at Acmar last night The min CTS at this place have agreed to work July 4, dispensing with their usual holiday
 County Chairman O D. Street wired from Guntersville yeserday that the Thousand Dollar club of Guntersville lad taken GCnteg'villes entire ouota State Director Craw ford Johnson re- ceived large number of telegrams from different parts of, tte state yes terday bearing the encouraging in formation that all was going we'll and giving assurances that the state will not be tagging when the national War Savings day closes. Among the tele- grams received are the following:
 TELEGRAMS RECEIVED Centre Much enthusiasm being shown for War Savings Stamps From all indications Cherokee county will go over the top. F. D. SIMS"
 
 ty directors of Etowah, Cherokee. Cal houn and Talladega counties lead me to believe each county will oversubscribe it's quota on 18th. School districts are thor oughly alive.
 "ADOLPH P. REICH.
 Field Representative" "Seale.-The town of Scale, Russell county, with population of 40 whites and 135 colored, has subscribed it's quota of sl6,000 War Savings Stamps and is still going.
 FRANK M. DEGRAFFENRIED,
 County Chairman" ''Talladega. War Savings Stamp drive in Talladega in second day. First day netted pledges covering one-half of entire apportionment. Will go over the top by Friday night
 JOHN c. WILLIAMS,
 County Chairman" State Director Crawford Johnson yes terday afternoon wired the following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

o'clock. while the afternoon class at S:sO o'clock will be given to the colored cooks and housekeepers.
 4 regular convocation of the Sam Stein council No. 7s. Royal and Select Masons will be held Friday night June g, at o'clock for the cleo tion of officers. Any companion who wants to take part in the work of the council can rest assured that he will be given a chance The council has money with which to pur- chase War Savings Stamps, but the of flcers will not do so without the con- sent of the members. Every companion of this council is urged to be present at this meeting. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
MYRTLE-LINToN LODGE

Myrtle-Linton lodge Knights of Pyth- ias, will hold it's seni-annual cleo hon of officers on Thursday evening at it's hall on Twentieth street A large attendance is urged, as matters relat- ing to the closing of the business of the past six months will be settled and work for the ensuing term outlined
 Corp. Homer Whited will be compli- mented Thursday evening when the Woodmen of the World lodge. Pine For est grove 7i, will entertain at an open meeting at it's hall in Jonesboro. Cor poral Whited is a member of this lodge. An interesting programme is being ar ranged and several prominent speakers are scheduled to appear Corporal Whited will share the honors with his mother, Mrs. J. H. Whited. All mem bers of the lodge and their families are cordially invited to bep resent.