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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
Cadets Expelled.
MRS. ACKERMAN
IN FINAL SLEEP

Mrs. Christine Ackerman, aged IS
years died this morning at 5;5o al
he family residence, 1901 West Madi-
son street. after an illness lasting
several days.
Mrs Alderman was born in Ollen-
l0rt. Germany, and came to Ottawa
when she was is years old She has
lived here sixty years, and is one OF
he oldest Ottawa residents For
hirtyone years she has been a mem
Der Of the First congregational
church in this city
She is survived by eight children.
four sons. Gus, of Chicago; Frank OF
his city Rev Oscar J. of Lyford.
Texas. aud julius f. Of La Grange
and four daughters, Lena OF this city
Mrs. J b Meyer Of Congress Park:
Mrs Thomas Scoot Of Ene, y. D.,
and Mrs. j. G. Hlowland ot Galveston,
Texas
The funeral will lo held Monday af-
'"noon at > O'Clock from the home,
and will be private Burial in Ottawa
Avenue Cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
RAIN NO bARR|ER R
TO MASK JEWELLERS
TURN HALL PACKED FOR 62O
ANNUAL PARTY OF TURNER
EC BEST CHARACTERS.

\ dri2Zlmg rain and exceedingly pre-
earous travelling lnder foot formed
tawans who last night braved the ele.
ments to attend The end annual mas.
Querade of the Turn Yerein They
were rewarded tor their bravery by
being participants in one of the most
enjoyable events ever given by the
lccal turner's
Costumes were many and varied.
Every character known TO ball room
ANNALS was represented in the happy
throng in possession of the floor. In
the selection Of prize winners the
Judges displayed very good JUDGMENT
and their awards as announced met
with the approval Of the large throng
that packed Willis academy for the
event
Music was furnished by Hentrich'S
orchestra. Al O'Clock the party con
clnded. and even tho the hour was Sc
late the hosts OF young people were
reluctant to leave for home.
The awards of prizes follow,
Best Group. not less than eight per
sons; prize $l5--Miss Columbia. Lib
ertN Uncle sam and Red Cros.
nurses - Catherine Amendt, Marie
Amendt. Peter Bayer, Catherine
Bayer Mrs. Mary Iatiko, Eli20betf
Amendt. Dr Christ Bayer Nchola
Gave'.
Second Best Group, not less thar
six persons; prize $S-Food COnser
vation Girls Lille Frios,adt Violr
IIisleh, Louise Ilsler, Mary Meyer
Margaret Meyer and Emma Rossman
Third Best Group. not less thar
'hree persons; prize $3-rhe lio
hoes Ole Peterson Joseph Freeman
Joseph Donoghuc and Joe JugenitZ.
First Best Character MASK; przf
*2 The Fat Chef Ray Baldwin.
Second Best Character Mask prize
Western Girl Florence LePla
Morris.
Handsomest Gontleman's Mask.
nri2e, So w Doolan
IIandsomest Ladies' Mask; pri2'
s2-The Scotch Lasses Margare
Brady and Marie Conrad.
Best Clown; prize 50 Bert John
son. Marsollos.
The grand march was led by Mis-
Olga Christmann and Tod Damcard.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
CHICAGO WOMAN
KILLS HUSBAND

Chicago, Feb o. Mrs. Jeanette
Wall, - years Old. is held at the East
Chicago avenue police station here to.
day for the staying OF her husband
Scott j. Wall page AT a local hotel,
Mrs. Wall it is said, shot her husband
in the presence of her 3.year-old
daughter, after quarrel,
IN her statement to the police Mrs.
Wall said that her husband had re-
NAMED away from home three days
and she believed him to be with an
other woman When he returned she
upbraiaed him Wall struck her, she
said, and she shot him.
The Walls came here recently from
Pittsburgh.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
ROSE TAKES APPEAL
TO CIRCUIT COURT

Ed Rose who was convicted IN the
police court here Thursday OF stor.
ing dynamite within the city limits
and fined $500 and costs, appeared be-
fore Police Judge koenig this morn.
ing and took an appeal 70 the circuit
court The appeal was granted aud
Rose filed bond 10 the sum of SG5o
with Charles r. Hook as bondsman
The case will be called for trial At
the next term of the circuit court
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
ROY ESMOND IS
NOW A SERGEAM 7

Donald Opdyke. Of la Sale. mem.
bcr Of the FIRST fourteen to 90 from
10 Sale, has been promoted TO supply
sergeant at Camp Dodge 4 press
story from the camp says
Two new scrgeants were added
to our company today Corporal
Opdyi>c was appointed supply ser.
geant and Corporal Roy Esmond OF
Grand Ridge made line sergeant,
This makes five for the company AT
present with several more to he made
within the next Two weeks.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

In order to encourage arborIculturc
and the study of plant life the govern.
m,nt If India has offered II series of
valuable prizes TO be awarded t. those
who are most successful Ia various
limos In connection with the growth Of
trees and shrubs on government land.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
LOCAL CASE SHOWS
PECULIAR ANGLE Of
ALIEN ENEMY LAWS
GERMANS FIGURE IN SUIT lNSTl.
TUTED AGAINST STRAUSS
PERMISSION TO SUE REQUIRED.

foreclosure proceedings entered
in the circuit court in Ottawa yestcr
day by Coleman & Coleman Of La
Sale. in behalf OF George A. Wilson
trustee, is directed against the heirs
of the late Nathan Strauss, owners of
the building 1880 Marquette St.,
and is one of the first court proceed
ngs in La Sale county involving the
title TO real estate where the title is
held practically entirely by alien enc
mics.
The heirs mentioned in the pro
ceedingS are residents OF Germany
and include Levi Strauss. Helene
Wachtel Aurlei Strauss, Caroline
Strauss, executor OF The lass viii OF
Louis |. Strauss. deceased Mrs.
Hans Strauss and Mrs Max Stern.
In addition to these heirs. Math
poyse, " " Greayes and + t. Hick-
lin, occupants of the building, are
likewise made defendants,
Require y. S. Permission.
t'nder the Illinois state law in such
proceedings, notice of the foreclosure
must be given for 80 days by publ
cation. and likewise notification
must be made by letter where the ad-
dresses OF the defendants are known.
I'm this case the addresses of all the
defendants were known. hence il
vas compulsory on the clerk OF the
court To mail notices 10 each indiyid-
ual.
The enemy trading act, however
made it possible for proceedings to
be brought against the clerk of the
court should he attempt to commune
cate through the mails with a resi-
dent Of Germany. and in order 70 pro
tcct this official precautionary steps
had to be devised
The L. s. custodian Of enemy alier
property was consulted and he tooh
the matter mp with the attorney gen
eral at Washington who advised the
trustee to proceed under the Illinois
state laws. thus giving the court clerE
permission TO make the necessary
mailings.
Must Advise Custodian.
The custodian set forth that he is
TO be advised of all proceedings, 81
tha, he virtually becomes a party &c
he proceedings
. According to the attorneys. they eX
pect to secure a decree in the cas-,
next month, thus clearing up lega
cloud which has rested on the proper
~ and which has made it impossibl,
for tenants to pay their rentals to an.
properly accredited person for III
last seven months or more
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

statement issued by the
war office at Berlin to-
day.
The Americans were taken near
xivray, the German statement said.
(xivray lies on the Woevre plain
about fourteen miles northwest OF
TOull
No Report in Washington. "
Washington Feb 9-The War De
partment has received no report from
General Pershine dealing with no new
German raid in which prisoners were
captured The latest casualty report
received here had one man wounded
in action 1t is expected that ii the
German report is true Gen. Pershing
would make "A report in the near fu-
ture
Two Killed in Action.
Washington. Feb. 1.-Two privates
were wounded in action two deaths
rom aeroplane accidents. two from
unshot wounds and seven from ma
ural causes is the casualty toll in the
american expeditonary forces re-
ported by the War Department today.
Peace with Ukrania.
The Hague, Feb, 9-Germany and
Tkrania have reached a peace agree
ment. said a dispatch from Berlin to.
day
Report Grand Duke Assasstnated.
Amsterdam, Feb. An uncon-
frmed report is circulating in Ger
] many that former Grand Duke Nlcno-
| las. COMMUNICATIVE OF the Rus
| sian army at the outbreak Of the war.
has been assassinated, according to in-
formation from the frontier today.
German War Plant Blows Up
Amsterdam. Feb. 9-Seyeral per
sons we're killed and many injured by
N explosion which w'ecked a German
var products plant near Bremen IN
Westphaia on Friday. said dispatch
rom the border today
Cadets Expelled.
Washington, FEB, 9.-Three cadets
1t the military academy West POINT
laya been dismissed from Tie service
md another susl ended as punishment
'or their hazing activities, according
o the War Department today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
Futterer Funeral Monday.

The funeral services of the late
Joseph A. Futtercr viii be- held Mon.
day morning at 10 O'Clock from ST.
Francis church. Burial will he made
in S. Francis cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
Slain by Bandits.

Chicago. Feb. a.-A. II. Travis. pres.
doni Of the Fidelity portrai0Company
was shot and instantly killed IN his
place Of business by one Of two pay.
him up.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
MOVIES TO BE RESUMED
AT REDDICK'S LIBRARY

The movies at Reddick's Library
which have been discontinued while
the basement was being remodoled
Mil BE- resumed on Saturday. Eeh lG
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
Poor Human Mature.

"A lot o men, said Uncle Eben, rs
fairly successful only d"y'S icS' notcll.
ely so dissatisfied dcy won't ud-
NIT It."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
SIX TAKE CIVIL
SERVICE TESTS

Six people took The civil service ex
animation held today in the superiys'
ors room the Couri House The most
of these were people taxing the exam
nation tol government stenographers,
aud Tor clerical work
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
GERMANS Claim CAPTURE Or j. s. FIGHTERS
NO REPORT MADE
TO ARMY CHIEFS

Amsterdam, Feb. 9-The Germans claim to
have captured some additional American prison
ers on the western front according to an official
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
.126 BODIES Of j. s.
MEN FOUND AFTER
TUSCAN|A SINKING
REVISED FIGURES SHOW IN.
CREASE IN DEATH TOLL CAUS-
Ed BY TORPEDOING OF TROOP
SHIP CARRYING AMERICAN SOL.
DlERS TO FRANCE,

London Feb. "A revised estimate
OF the Tuscania losses today increased
he death toll over earlier figures. bat
there is still doubt as to the exact
number that lost their lives when The
transport was sunk o the north coast
of Ireland by a German submarine on
Tuesday evening
A new casualty list compiled here
today placed the total number OF dead
at between lG0 and 10, including l49
Americans, but at the same time a
telegram was received from an Irish
BORT stating that the Tuscania's sur
vivors bureau still chung TO the orig
'nal estimate of l01 dead.
The bodies of 126 American sol
iiers had been recovered when the
above list was compiled
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

TRY N Free 7 rater Jnurnal Want.Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
Seek Names Of Dead.

Washington, Feb. 9-The War De.
Dartment today remained without any
accurate information as TO the iden-
Wy Of the victims Of the torpedoed
Tuscania There still was no definite
information as to the number Of vie.
/ ms. All that the department. had
available. it was stated. was the in.
ormation made public in London.
This said that there were li7 soldiers
| md nineteen members Of the crew
md others still missing
| In reply to nationwide protests
against keeping the relatives OF all
| hose on board the liner in suspense
IS to their fate officials said that it
/ ,oud not be helped The rescued
! ven have been assembled at various
J widely separated places. The rosters
| VI the various units are supposed to
! rave been lost when The liner went
! town. Thi, has necesSitated assem-
| hlinq the names Of all survivors,
which will still have TO be checked
With the copy Of the original list in
he hands of the War Department
Nerc. The physical labor OF this wor;
especially when the methods OF com
! mnnication on the other side are con
sdercd is very great officials say
II was considered unlikely that tht
complete list of the missing would be
available before the first OF next week
The department, however, has ar
ranged to expedite as fast rs possible
cablcgrams from soldiers who have
been rescued. and this will do a erca
deal toward relieving the suspense
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and sun
day, colder tonisht:warm.
er Sunday and Sunday
night.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

(Contlnued on pase ~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-09

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established 1s40
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18

hem together in hospital wards.
a. er nearby wards contain ninety
ore Americans and the GONZALES
cents are allowed to circulate freely
about the hospital They spend tho
day visiting fellow Americans, renew
ing old acquaintances and making new
ones. -,
American women in London visit
the hospitals daily and distribute
American newspapers and magazines.
cigarets. chocolates, and other deli
cacies from the stores OF the Amer
ican Red Cross Every American
woman visitor at the hospital We'd
nesday carried supply OF American
flags. This plaesed the men sreaHS
and before the day was over every
bed occupied by an American soldier
had a silk flag floating proudly above
It, Writing materials also have been
distributed,
CHARTERED With Colonial Troops.
A large number Of Americans have
during the past few days been placed
at the fine South African hut hospital
where a large number OF colonial
troops also are quartered. Many OF
the Americans now convalescent at
the London hospitals will be trans
ferred Immediately to the Red Cross
hospitals In South Devon. Virtually
all the Americans in London hospitals
Ipr being cared for by Antey4caR doc
tor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18

failure into snowy minor success.
which will make up in the eyes OF the
German public for the 100000 men he
has sacrificed.
His goal now apparently Is Eperney.
The operation includes two parts. In
the fighting the Germans who crossed
the Marne in the Dormans region are
struggling, to widen and straishten the
bridgci1ead OH tho south bank.
In the second, the German right CEN
ter, which at the beginning OF the
action was along the Rheims
road, facing southeast, is now pivoted
on Vrigny and runs north and south
along thru Vrigny. Bouilly. Marfaux
and Courton and Roy woods.
Country Easy to Defend.
AS the country In this direction Is
thIckly wooded and consequently easily
defended. some military commentators
believe the Germans soon will find the
game is not worth the candle
Pursuing his now familiar opportun :
st policy, the enemy would content
himself with establishing defensive
front toward the east and turn his et-
forts southwark in the direction OF
Montmirail. near Eperney, Which
strategically. is second in importance
along the Challons. This Is the hypo-
thesis OF the military writer, Colonel
De Thomasson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18

the launching Of the allied surprise
attack on sthe, front northwest OF
Chateau Thierry.
The enemy was taken completely by
surprise all along the line. The Amer
lean troops were brought up in the
night together with French comrades
from crack units and lay in their posi-
tions until O'clock this morning. At
that hour the American and French
artillery opened shre.
The americans advanced behind a
terrific barrage TO their first detectives
in less than half an hour.
While. they were digging in. more
Americans passed over the objectives
and then advanced behind the resumed
barrage, to the second detectives,
which were speedily taken, especially
at the north end of. The attack opposite
the Paris Scissors road.
Tanks Participate Ia Drive.
Numerous tanks participated in the
offensive. The American infantry went
into the attack without previous artil-
lery preparation. In their advance be-
hind the rolling barrage they captured
many guns, machine guns, equipment
and material.
The Germans in most places offered
feeble resistance but here and there
they put UP q stubborn nght which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18

CATHEDRAL CITY NOW
OBJECTIVE OF HUNS

Strenuous efforts are being made by the Germans to
enlarge their gains astrde the Marine and southwest OF
city on the south
Combats of the most violent character continue there
Elsewhere the enemy being held well in check as ne has
The fourth day of the offensive finds the Germans
struggling desperately to develop their successes along the
river and between the river and Rheims Enemy progress
has been slow and at cost In casualties
Attack after attack is being hurled against the allied
troops these two important sectors In many places
the enemy has been repused completely where his gains
have been made in the face of strong resistance with con-
sequent heavy losses in men,
South of the Marine, despite heavy bombardments am
the of fresh troops the Germans have made
gains The situation there is rather uncertain as villages
and heights constantly changing hands in the desper
ate fighting
made his greatest penetration south of the rver-about
three milesFrench and American troops have gained
Isome ground north of st. Agnan
Astride the river toward Eperney the Germans are
near Mount Voysien advance of about six miles, but
they have not been able to spread their progress TO the
south In the woods and valleys west of the forest OF the
mountain of Rheims the great natural M sqatn OF
to within five miles of the Rheims Eperney railroad the
ony line of transportation in the city yet held by the aes
Heavy fighting is taking place about Pourcy and
Manteuil- Fosse which marks average advance OF
about five miles since Monday It is more probable the
Germans will try to get between the river and the
of the mountain Of Rheims than to storm the mountain
from the west Pourcy on the western edge OF the
forest.
1S Between Dormans and Chateau Thier1y, where the
Americans have their largest forces in the ne the fight
ing is sporadic Around Fossoy the Americans improved
their position slightly but further operations have been
hampered by heavy rainfall
The Germans maintain an intense bombardment Of
the American lines. American aviators according to
French observers brought down thirteen German air
panes in the same region Tuesday The Americans claim
nine
West and southwest of Rheims the enemy has failed
Ito gain in further attacks Just east of the city his efforts
have been broken up by the French In Champagne Cen
eral Gourauds defense still maintained and the Ger
mans have been unable to make progress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18
STOP FIVE HUN ATTACKS.
Americans Show Heroism About
Chateau Thiorry.

SNAtSdu
Paris. July 1S.-The situation In the
Champagne was authoritatiyely pro-
nounced excellent" in the middle OF
yesterday afternoon. The enemy Is
generally held everywhere. It was said
More hard aghting is expected,
but the general impression is that the
German efford Will not continue long.
The Germans attacked the Americans
at Prunay five time unsuccessfully. 1t
Is learned.
(Prunay is seven miles southeast
OF Rheims This is the first intima-
ton that Americans are fighting In
that sector. The original American
sector east OF Rheims Is near Main
de Massiges.)
The Americans have accomplished
marvels between Chateau Thierry
and Moreuil- lie Port Con the south
bank OF the Marne. sixteen miles east
Of Chateau Thierry)
In the region OF Moreuil -Le Port
the Germans have been driven back
three kilometers. Gone and three -qauar-
ters 'miles) from the Marne.
Further southwark the enemy gained
three kilometers toward Epernay
fourteen miles south OF Rheims and
twenty Ave miles east OF Chateau
Thiery} But he Is st!!! thirteen kilo-
meters from Epernay.
Between the Marne and Rheims the
Franco italian army has repulsed
all attempts, while between Rheims
and Main de Massges. despite the
| loss OF Prunay, the enemy has ad-
vauced only three kilometew in three
| days
Possession OF Rheims mountain has
now become essential to realization
! of one Of the Germans chief strategic
| objective. The enemy command
| wanted to split the Champagne front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18
FOOD SENT OVERSEA
WORTH 81, 400, 600, 900

Hugh Stores Sent to Allied Armies,
Civil Population Of Allied Countries
and American Forces During First
Six Months Of Year.
Washington. July 1S.-Food valued at
approximately $1.4o0. 10000 was sent to
the allied country from the United
States during the first half Of the year
ending July 30. Food Administrator
Hoover wrote President Wilson in
letter made public today. reviewing tho
work of the food administration.
The shipments represent those made
for the allied armies and civil popula-
ton, Belgian relief, Red Cross. and
the American military forces. The
figures indicate, Mr.. Hoover told the
president. the measure OF efforts OF the
American people to provide the slliea
with food supplies. 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-18
YANKEE WOUNDED CHEERFUL
American and Australian Comrades
Chartered Together.

London, July 1S,-The American
soldiers who have arrived in London
hospitals in the last few days are a
cheerful and optimistic lot. They are
dressed mostly in four or five large
metropolitan hospitals. and so far as
possible have been put together IN
larSe wards, where they can provide
plenty OF conpandonship for one an
other.
The Americans include both siok
and wounded. The wounded are large
ly from the Fourth OF July show"
which was staged by the Americans
and Australians south OF the Somme.
1.-THE Yanks and the Ausies get
along fine together" said Sergeant
Torrey to the Associated Press, "and
the combination Is too much for Mr..
Hun. The Germans have many good
lighters, but they are forced to admit
that 1t is all up when they see the
Americans and Australians coming
after them"
Alliance Unbroken in Hospital.
The alliance which tho Americans
and Australians established in the
Fourth OF July push has been perpet-
uated in London hospitals by 5rigad-