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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19
In the Methodist Church.
IROSTON,

IROSToN.
Prayer Meeting tonight 1880;
Quarterly Conference and Stewards
Meeting, Saturday night, December
21st, $50.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22D.,
Sunday School 10 A. NJ ; preaching
by presiding elder, ii A. M; Epworth
League, Gas p. M; preaching ,E3op,M.
ARCADIA.
Sunday School, 9:45 A. NJ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Give hubby n Chiiforobe for Christ
mas--where he can keep all his be-
iongings and know where to find
them. We have them at Sl2 to S15.
LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Ask to hear the Vita-Nola Talking
Machine. This is a tine cabinet ma
chine and plays all makes Of disc rec
ords perfectly. Nothing will bring
more pleasure to the home for the
price than a Vita.Nola,
LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

- tanning cVusse. lie eA'
ASSUME ms position as in
"'s" S'ho"ls IL The State
cI oHhes al Jefferson
"''' january ioth. Mr. shoop
MS lcehe III Ironton,
H'' a' ieast'
Up 10 October glst Iron cnuniv had
bought War Saving Stamus IA ,ha
amount Of sIlO.9g al additional $50 A..
d'i mus be sold before December 3,st
~ complete cur quota. We are not
aa'i'ed as To That amount has heen
bought siHce October 3ist, but we ua-
"erstahd We ara yet some d~istsrce
Isomihe goal Everybody vii! have
10 get hu-y ana keep busy il We make
good On this obligation.
a. b. Sloan, formerly OF Cane III
raFGeau, was well known here many
years CO.. Tie foluW.ng. Il, refsr.
cnrp 10 him. comes from L.ittIa p,cb
under dale of pecarbar In+h. n.l.
bert 3. Sloan. vino WAS baforf tpa
war a captain oihe regina army rp-
siding in Ina. Rect and a.s;st,n,
aaiGtant general of fra Arkansas ",
rlnnat Guard. has made vp.i3 ys-
'""eSh'oAt since ne ieit mere. tie IL
"'" " "1"t'h'h\ coiohe!, ana ~ COM
i'Hh"of VI camp UPON, New ork."
Circuit court adjourned Thursday
at noon, Most OF this courts time
wab tahel ih hearing suits to quiet
land titles. Mike Kelley vas sentene-
ed 10 thirteen years in the peniten-
tiary on three charges OF burglary and
two Of larceny. Enccn and Milton
Barton and Robert Camden were each
sentenced five years for burglary end
larceny. The last named being only
II years OF are will be sent to the
Reform School at R0nnViiie, OF the
Xix divorce eases on the docket, de-
creeg were granted in hut two cases,
viz G, W, Wallis vs., Leu Wallis and
oafAHei 'l' 'le"@'y 'S'@E"ee ''oAo'9'
Xxx ''"7i '">T' "eA7 eo'1'naeo VI
"''"'SSS0'
DIR. J. l.. Hickman of Erunot, Dep
utg State Veterinarian. snd Dir. l.. ).
Roirer Of the United States Depart
Hent Of Animal Husbandry, are tour
ing WAYNE and other counties OF
southeast Missouri gathering data in
connection with an investigation of
the cholera contro! in this state, Tie
survey is being conducted by the
government and its purpose IL TO de-
ternline the percentage Of decrease
Ia bog cholera In the stock producing
territories that were infested by tie
disease and also IL what extent the
farmers and stockrafsers have sought
the aid Of state veterinarians in vac
cInating their herds to prevent the
disease,-W ayne County journal.
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Eas,man's personal property from
the Burning struct ure. Fortunately
there was practically no wind and ad
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

For Ssie-0ood blacksmith chop,
power, tools and stock; good building
and grist mill. For particulars, write
8. =. Bond, Belgrade, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Special prices made to Schools,
Churches and Sunday Schools for
Candies, Oranges and Nuts for the
holiday season. LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Fresh Beef--lS 10 30 cents . 10;
Fresh Pork, country style, % cents .
10. NICHOLS MEAT MARKET.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Large stock Of Fine Fresh Candles
for the holiday trade at Lopex's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Buy your Pork. country style, at
Kuhn's Meat Market, lrontor, 25c per
10.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Choice selection OF newest and most
popular Books for children, boys,girls
and adults at Lopez Store Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Fine Felt Bed Room Slippers st Lo-
PEI Store 70.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Fiue stock OF Mems Neckties for
the holidays ~~ beautiful patterns.
These are from Wilson Rrothers-that
means longer, better made ties, and
better quality silk at The popular pri-
ces Of soc, 75c and 81 each,
InpEz STORE %.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

Job Work a the REoursa once.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19
Hereford Bull Taken Up.

lronton, Mo-, December 16.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-12-19

years ago as the post office. In re-
cent years several additions have
been made thereto. Mr.. Eastman had
$500 insurance. Mr.. 3. B. Reagan
carried a policy for $1,000 on the
building. 1t is stated he will rebuild
at once.
They tell us Of the '.perfect day in
June.n All the component atmos-
pheric parts that 60 to the making Of
such a day clothed the Arcadia Valley
last Sunday. The skies were a CLEAN :
Ing kindly blue with not a blur OF fog
or cloud to veil their beauty. The sun
bathed the earth in golden radiance
and the preezes were tempered as to
the month Of May. All of the town
aud surrounding country were about
the hour Of DON gathered In the big
field south Of Emerson Pars, for the
alrships were coming! According e
q telegram received from De Sott
they were to arrive here about ont
O'Clock, and, sure enough, at 1904 thu
nrst OF the three aircraft hove II
sight, the others closely following. A
graceful as feathsred kings Of the ai
and seemingly as secure on the un'
stable element, they came sailing
on--a wonder and delight to the eye
After circling repeatedly over tn
valley they alighted OF the ground 81
lotted them, settling to their places Q
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
|. {. PORTER QUITS
AS HEAD OF OLD
OTTAWA COMP ANY
PRESIDENT or J. E. PORTER co.
SUCCEEDED EY ARTHUR S.
HOOk-W. r. JACOBS FORCED
TO RETIRE AS VICE PRESIDENT
BECAUSE or Ill HEALTH.

Reorganization Of The J +. Porter
Company VAS announced today Win
The retirement from active manage
mcnt of the north side factory of l..
Ewing Porter, president, and William
+. Jacobs. vice president. OF The old
and substantial Ottawa industry
The retirement of MIR. Porter "a
executive MANAGER OF the plant comes
after years Ct faithful toll in the in.
teyests o. he company. and 4 desire
upon his part TO take q long and much
needed rest Mr. Jacobs has not Ec"n
actively identified with the industry
for the past six months because of
i'll htalth
'ndcr The re.oreaniZat'on plans per
fected ut Il meeting Of he stockho,d
ers. Arthur $ Hook Of Chicago
Heights, former Ottawa boy be
comes president; NJ j. Cairel. }cc
prcsden, and general manager. and
Burton $. jordan, secretary
Mr.. Hook. one Of the founders and
builders OF The Calumet Steel Com.
pany. is known as an energetic lust
lcr with keen insight for bic busi-
moss, Mr.. Carrel has been assoc atcd
with the company for some time. sHc.
ceeding Frank Yentzor as sales man
ager w l.. Weintz has been placed
in charge OF the sales department
Mr. Jordan newly elected secretary
has been one of The old reliable cm
rloyes OF the company and for Neart
has had charge of the Office 'worf ir
the capacity OF head bookkeepcr
Mr.. Hook will take over the active
management Of the factory and vii
spend two days on Of each week il
Ottawa FOR that purpose,
While taking no active part IN tn,
management Of the factory, both Mr.
Porter and Mr.. Jacobs will retain
their interests IN the company ant
will assist as their services are need
ed In the conduct Of the business.
Head of the enterprise since III,
death Of his father who founded the
]. +. Porter Company, l.. t. Porter
) has controlled the establishment since
! 1901 with little or no opportunity loI
vacations or time to hims elf He am
Mrs. Porter have determined 10 90 tt
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
MOOSE TO DEDICATE
BIG SERVICE FLAG

The dedication of their service Hag
containing 81 STARS, and social scs.
sion that will be brim full OF enter.
t3iumcnt. has 9cen scheduled Tor Feb
rnary -. by Awatto Lodge. LOYAL Or,
der Of Moose, according to announce
mVni made today Secretary James
. NeAra, whose capacity for pulling
off bis events in rtgh, big fashion
is behind the undertaking and Is prom,
Using members of the order and their
invited guests an evening that win
be entirely worth while.
On the program to follow the dpdi
cation OF the service nag there will b.
degree work by Messrs. Benny NogcI
and Terry Martin in a ten minute skit
second degree by ]. White and A
Oley, who VIII come from Joliet tc
participate IN the plitcation
while the Thi4d Degree will be dc
pictcd by Past Master Neal and Mr.
George. Of Stlcator
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
SOUTH SIDE HARD HIT:
JAMES JIM BECK QUITS

James ("Jim'l Beck, the well
known south side street car motor.
man. has resigned his position With
the Illinois Light ~ Traction Co. after
being in the company's employ for al'
most score OF years. jim quit his
post last Thursday and 1t Is with great
regret the patrons of the south side
line saw him 20.
There Is probably not bette,
knoWn man IN Ottawa than Jim Beck
During his connection with the com
pany he has always been courteous
and eager to serve the public in every
way possible He has won mans
close friends among the men, womer
and children OF the city By his accom-
medHtine Ways, and with his eoin.
the local street car company lose
one Of its best and most faithful an,
efficient employees
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
LUMBER YARDS ARE
PLACED UNDER ONE
HEAD; AMALCAMATE
TWO OTTAWA CONCERNS ARE
TAKEN OVER BY BAYNE luM,
Der CoMPANY-7cAPITAL STOCK
INCREASED FROM s25CCO TO
$t0nE0.

Explanation was made today q tho
increase capital Stock Oh tho ~. NJ
Bayn" Company from S3i 900 10 St7n.
@'. disclosing the cumnatiou u ..,ac
2 the biggest deals perfected II OF.
taWd N many day WITH he III
crease Of it's capitalization came me
absorption OF the city's two larte5t
lumber yards he A. C. Bradith aG5
ounNa Lumber 4 Fuel Company
Der company increased lis stock ac.
cor0nG TO The above figures but al
that time deals were not fully enough
closed 10 permit OF announcement OF
the reason for the change Today Mr.
Batne general manager Of the cor
polatiou. which owns lumber yards
III We9ona, l'tica and Grand Ridge
made the cniclal statement
As Il result Of he purchase .hf
two OTTAWA yards they viii be con
selldatca into one. With the head
quarters at The Rradish lumber yar~
on Madison street The north La SAT.
street yard will be closed as soon n
the materials can be transferred (,
Tho loop location The coal bushes,
viii be operated from tho La Sail
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL WILL
OPERATE ON 6-DAY
BASIS, BOARD RULES
SATURDAYS TO BE GIVEN OVEE
TO WORK INSTEAD OF PLAY IN
ATTEMPT TO. MAKE up TtAE
LOST BY FUEL SHORTAGE.

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" :" ''s' : =
a stN'daH seaeaaie Wheh 'b' S''"o
OPENS nekt week. whith will be sore.
thing that has never before hapuer,c
=, ,ha h;stor, ae 10 scho,t u ,,il.
be necessary for the hieh school boys
f., ho,n ,ho tor,no,y !, mi. vic,,ity
''''
TINS reason VI mas peeh deenl'o ~. ia
able TO finish the school WORT th'3'
year as soon As possible 10 lel 'ht
boys help produce food FOR he
country.
,a......,,,. t...,... ,.....,. ,.,,,,..l g.,
leave school early To help the farmers
and as labor VIII be much -ta'ce
this year. aud 1t viii be ncces eart to
produce moro food to heip t4ed he
army and the allied nati0r It i.
considered patriotic act - ai'oN
thp school boys do their b, by Ac!p
ma increase the food suppl'
II Is probable the Saturd2' tll>ee.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
MRS. A. n. MERRlFIELD
DIES SUDDENLY: WILL
TAKE BODY TO AMBOY

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
PARALYSIS CLINIC
AT RYBURN MONDAY

The next intantile paralysis cllAf
for all patients that are suffering from
the effects Of that disease, will b.
conducted by Dr. c. w. East, mem
ber of the State Board of Health. 1T
Ryburn Hospital Monday afternoon,
January 2Sth
An people in this district who have
had this form OF paralysis and are
suffering any i'll effects from the dis
ease. are urged to attend these clinics
whore they will secure he very best
medical advice entirely free. All doc
tors and muses. in This district are
urged to attend the clinic.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
CURTIS NAILS SPY;
TWAS LADY FAIR
OTTAWA LIEUTENANT AT CAMP
GRANT. FIGURES PROMINENT
LY IN CAPTURE OF r
RANGE "PROWLER"

The Chicago Journal yesterday pub
llshed the following story of the first
woman prisoner ever held ut Camp
Grant. in which Lieut. Daniel Curtis.
Of this city, figures prominently
"visicns of GcrmaN spy ploi with
a pretty girl in the chiet role Of ihe
drama, were. quickly diSpelied follow.
ing brief detention OF the Young Wom-
an in The 3l2nd iniau'ry's 9uardaouse
Wednesday nieht wutn Col Charles
Stodtcl had completed his investiea.
;,Ou
THE girl was found IN the camp at
midnight by David Carbon, o. Auroro
sentry. She said sho was lookin
for the ritlc range Carbon had read
OF the l. w ". eirl Nh0 vas found IN
Chicago with a satrhcl Inll o. drna.
mite and he lost no time in Summon.
tns the corporal Of the sua' Th
Corporal wa, just as speedy IN cal
the sergeant OF The guard and the sDl
gcan made haste in reporting f.
Licut Dan G. Curtis. OF Ottawa.
First Woman Prisoner.
Meantime The yotms woman. Who-
name was obtained but is withheld
was experiencing the distinction nj
being the FIRST woman to be held IL
one OF The camps 2uardhoueeS. 81.
bad become chilled by the below "o,.
temperature and didn't know that sh'
Was a prisoner under the same roe
with lot Of conscientious objector
who are about to 20 to prison, an
others accused Of various iniraction
Of military laws.
To Lieut. Curtis She finally sae
she WAS seeking her father who vi
employed at the rifle range, TO te.
him Of tho illness OF her mother
Liout. Curtis believed the yOung WOht
ans story. but was afraid TO ASSUME
the responsibility Of letting her 8
so he gave up his own private roo7
to her. placed n guard on duty to Il
tain her II she attempted to get away
and in the morning informed Cap
Thomas \. TroXel The captain r
ported The matter 10 Col St0dter an
the colonel. according to report IoHE
that the girl was telling the trutl
Her home Is IN Rockford, and She VA
sent there in the side ear OF an arm
= motorcycle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
MENDOZA DEFEATS
OTTAWA n. S. 31.24

Mendoza Jan. %. In snuppy Nell
played basketball game IN which Men.
dota had Flight edge over their ads
lersaries because OF being on their
home field, Mendoza high school last
night defeated o. n $. by score Of
81 10 2l.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
DATE NOT FIXED
EXEMPTION BODY Exp G T $
SPEEDY NOTIFICATION TO
HAVE DRAFT ELlClBlES TO
APPEAR FOR ESTS--llEUT EN-
ANTS ARE ASSIGNED TO DUTY
IN OTTAWA

Formal notice TO call draft cllglbteS
foi physical examination was received
by the local exemption BOARD NeStrr,
day afternoon but the men cannot
be called until after HE two Oflicers.
sent out by the state have inspected
the local examining board and III,
slrncted this board in making ply steal
examinations aud IN inspecting their
methCls used
4 communication sent out TO III"
local hoaru Yesterday hy II. H<Toop'f,
lieutenant colonel Infantry. y. a.. OF
Camp Cant. sta'eo that Lieut.. Gard.
ncr +. Parker and Lieut. Poacph !.
RnyaWit2. two officers OF the medical
corps bad been appointed 10 go thru
the state and make these eNamina'
tions. and give the Instructions, ant
as Ottawa Is Well towards tue top OF
the list il Is though it will no be
long before the inspectors visit here
Then win the work of giving the reg
'stesea men tneif pf> s'e'i seA'l''fha
tions be under way.
The towns to be visited BY the IN
snectors and the order in which tht
IL pections viii be ma are. R0ei
island Moline. Cambridge Princeton
De Pne ilennetln. Ottawa. Peru
StreatoI. Pontiac. Yorklille, Morris
Joliet flainield, hankake', "ataetd
Hoop Stown. Georgetown, Paxton, t'r
hana. tllampatgh Monticello. necai af
tthion, Lincoln, havana, Fctcrshatt
ana virginia
NJ registered men in class mus
% gwen NOR physical EXAMINATIONS
a1 soon as possible according TO th'
orders received from washington ~
All, Gen, Dickinson.
First Papers Men IN Call.
Aljou residents who uayc Sled De-
loration III intention rn hecome iii
iznns of ,hp Emitted statos orc NalI,
Ia military snryigp undpr thc splertjy,
draft law l. thn announcement y
he district selection board in sIoc
lai communication when A0S oe'n ~
ceiVt0 ~ Inc Re9oqllatefs 81 l0ta
" IT."
hePlF'hs Spec'learly 10 'i'qnF
res lto''i acfeFai 0"aroa' says ia'
'o0'h'nh'oa''" '"i' we adFlse lha' we
nave ho' r'eeiVed any an fa'loiS N
:" i'7V''' 'oi'a " tae hdN govern
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
THERON BYRNES is
SAFE '0VER THERE

\ eablegram was received IN this
city last night by Mr. and Mrs, C. !.
Byrne from their son Theron. an.
nonncing he had arrived safely some
where IN France
Theron Byrne enlisted in Decem.
Der in the Field Service department
Of The L. s. Army and left for France
about TWO weeks ago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26

Pontiac Norkville .iorria. Joliet,
Plaintied, kunkakee, Walseka. Pax.
ton, lloOpcston Georgetown, Vrbana.
Champaign, Monticello. Decatur Cln-
ton, Lincoln Havana Petersburg and
Virginia
Mr.. Dick was one Of q family OF ten
Notified two days before the arrival
OF the officers
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26

Merriheld residing ia The state Of
oregon
Funeral services will he conducted
at the MclIanus residence tomorrow
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. and the re-,
mains will be taken to Amboy that
evening. whore burial will take place
Monday morning at 9 80 o'clock
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
NO SEPARATE PEACE FOR UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT WILL
STAND BY ALLIES
Washington, Jan 70. = Official Washington
anticipated an early peace feeler from Austria.
1t will come through a neutral source 1t will fol-

y iAAiSi aoiiA hNSNAs sA'
eutral source. 1t will fol-
low closely lines suggest
ed in the recent speech
by the Austrian premier,
officials believe. but they are not IN,
clned to believe that any real peace
can result while the Ger
man attitude continues as at present
State department officials made II
clear today that there will be no sep
arate negotiations and no separate
peace hy The United States at the ex.
pensc OF the entente.
Austria Willing For Separate Peace.
London. Jan 26 Austra-Hungary
has signfied her willingness 10 con-
cIude separate peace with Russia
in the event the present negotiations
between Russia and the Central Ein-
pres collapse. according 70 dispatch
from Petrograd today
The dispatch added further that
Austria had consented to treat with
Russia on the Democratic basis pre-
viously announced by the Bosheviki
government
Berlin Jan 26 German air men
have bombed Dunkirk ana Calais.
the war office announced today.
Resume Parley Tuesday.
Copenhagen. Jan II. Leon Trotz
Ky. The Bolshevik foreign minister
has been empowered to resume peace
negotiations with the Central Powers
at Brest.L Litovsk' by the congress Of
workmcn's and soldiers delegates OF
al Russia. said a dispatch from Pc
troerad this afternoons
The dispatch addeds that the Barley
probably would be renewed on Tues =
day The German foreign minister
is scheduled To arrive al Brest.Ltoysk
sometime Tuesday and the Austrian
foreign minister is expected there
Monday.
French Armen Active.
pari, Ian 2e French aerial aeti.
vijes have risen to n high pitch dur
ing the past twenty-four hours and
roUr German machines were shot down
in ,liv combats according to the war
ONCE This afternoon.
con1. vooaa
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9''SulN "ou''"e' ~ ''''S ~ '''N =" :"
rune '"i''l o'''''s '''o "''o' W. . :"
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RUSSIA" ''P''"i '0''"H
Early Peace Hope N'''eo'
London. Jan - That the trucu-
lun' "ppaue" speech OF Count Won
nertlug, the German chaircellor has
killed all hope for al early general
peace. was the view taken by British
officials and the press today
The war aims speech OF Count
C1ernu, the Austrian foreign mini
ster, whiie less imperalistic in tone,
was - vague on the most important
issues that II is regarded as no great
er help towards a general peace par
ley than the German ehanceilors
: mibaristic utterances
The statement OF Lord Robert e.
cii of ,he British foreign Office, that
Germany is apparently unwilling to
: give np anything aroused wide com
] mcnt TO-DAY
According TO Lord Robert teclI
b the Won HeuIing speech has entpba-
E sized these points
+ That the Pan-Germans are in
5. absolute control OF the peace policy
U of the German government
That the German government is
d determined 10 come out Of the war
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
"DeepWater' Afire.

Nn Atlantic Port, Jan 26-Thc
American steamer DeepWater caught
fire here this afternoon while loadiue
grain for Italy at the fsnusy Rail
way piers.
As There was a large quantity of
henzioe oil on the piers the Shin was
towed to nidstream where ireboats
and tugs are trying to eNtinguish tha
blaze. The origin Of Tho fra /, q
mystery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
French Airmen Active.

Paris, Jan, 2G French aerial aet.
vilies have risen to Il high pitch dur
ing the past twenty-four hours and
-FOUR German machines were shot down
in sky combats according 10 the war
Office this afternoon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-26
THE WEATHER

Snow tonight, probably
heavy Cold wave toni lht.
Sunday generally fair.