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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
City and Vicinity
News

DR.. and Mrs W S Blue and daugh-
ter Jean of Christie street. are visit
ing friends in BrOwnsburg, Ind
George Helnrich of Fort San An
tonic, Tex. is spending short fur
Tough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
August NJ Heinrich. in this city.
Miss Jennie Larson Of North Syca-
more street. will leave this evening
for Oberlin. O.. where she is attend
Ing college
Mrs Emma Weiss. and daughter
Lucy were Peru visitors yesterday.
Miss Viola Siss0n spent the week
end visiting relatives in Grand Ridge.
Miss Bertha Kiefel visited friends
in Peru yesterday
Frank Woobert of Camp Funston.
kas., is spending short furlOugh
with his parents, Mr., and Mrs Ed
iWoobert, on East Main street,
Harold Liudemann. Of the Great
Lakes naval training station spent
the week end with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lindemann, on Hi.
nois avenue.
Miss Dorothy Graham has returned
to st Mary's in the Woods, Indiana,
where she is attending school. Her
father, James f. Graham. accom-.
panied her to Chicago.
Nelson Conway left yesterday for
Delatield, Wis, where he will resume
his studies a st. Johns Military
Academy. He was accompanied by
parents, Attorney ana Mrs. James J
Conway, who will visit in Deaield for
several days before returning home.
Clarence Tharpe OF Decatur, a
, former Ottawa resident spent che
week end visiting friends in this city
Edward Koran, manager of the In
dependent Supply Company. has re
turned home from Macon, where the
Ottawa company hal an exhibition o!
Mason tires
, Miss Harriet kruse Of Aurora spent
the week end at the home of her par
en.s, Mr. and Mrs. II. G. kruse, on
Clinton street.
Miss ROmayne Minis of Streatol
spent the week end with iler aunt
Mrs. Fred /, Jones, on Ottawa avenue
Mrs, l.. Cunningham and daughte
Edna and son Edward of Chicago hay,
returned home after a few days visi
with friends and relatives in this city
Miss Dorothy Rehor left this morn
ing for Oberlin, Ohio, where she vii
attend college during the coming
year She was accompanied as ia
as Chicago by her mother, Mrs. Davi
RetO:
Earl Mcnamara Of Streator was al
Ottawa visitor yesterday.
! Miss Loretta Farmer of lStreato
spent sunday with Miss Agnes Fox Il
this city
: Joseph Downs of Strea,or was a
: Ottawa visitor today,
S Miss Dey Smith has returned to he
: home in Cincinnati after visit wit
u Miss Vera Shook on Chapel street.
William A. Mills of Omaha, Neb
( who spent the past week with hi
t mother, Mrs Elizabeth Mills of Eas
Congress street, returned yesterda
to his home
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
BEFORE ROME BURNED.

Roman Citizen What's the matter,
Friend Tullius Marcusque?
Roman Insurance Natter
Nhy, the companies have just docid-
ed to cancel all their policies here on
the ground Of a moral hazard" and
the Board of Underwriters have APP.
pointed Me to acquaint Emperor Ne
re with the fact!
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SOMETHING TO HOLD HIM TO.

always be the same as you are
now" he whispered to her tenderly,
and it is all ask, my dearest one"
And if | am, you will always love
me?" she said, quietly.
Yes" he answered her. always"
She looked beyond him-into space.
Only SHE knew that ere long she
would be quiet different, for she was
growing stout.
Then she smiled into his face. "And
the more you see of me, the greater
will be your love, will 1t not?" she
asked.
And thus she was comforted.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
REPORTS PRAISE
SALOME PICTURE

Reports, first from the California
coast, where it was evolved, and then
from New York City. where it's pre-.
sentation moved the base. New York
press to gasp, have put theater-goers
generally on the qui yiye for asa.
lone, The monster spectacular photo.
drama of the season. Now definite
ttdings come that Ottawa is to see
this unusual offering at the Gayety
Theater Sept 27-2S. with daily mad.
nee. Upward Of a million was spent
on the production, it is said, and six
months were consumed in filming it.
Five thousand performers partici-
painted. The star is Theda Bara.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SPARKS SET FIRE
TO ROOF OF HOUSE

The fire department was called to-.
day at noon to the home of Herman
lrion, in the 600 block on West Jeffer.
son street, when the roof caught fire
from chimney sparks The fire was
put out before ii had spread any dis.
lance. There was only damage of
about $25.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Ut BOATS HEADED
DOWN |. & M. CANAL

three boats. all laden with salt
IN the Joy Morton plant, left Chi
o Saturday and are expected to-
hit or early tomorrow morning to
We in Ottawa as Grail blazers for
fleets of Illinois and Michigan
lal freight carriers to follow. The
1T had not reached lock 10 at Mar.
les at 2 O'Clock, but were expected
e before nightfall
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
DANIEL AND THE LIONS.

And it came to pass that Daniel
was cast into the den of lions by or.
der of King Darius.
Early the next morning, King Da-
RUS went to the den, rolled away the
stone. and called out DO the lions
bite"
Not unreasonable" replied Daniel,
who was well up in the general YER
nacuIar of the day.
Good" calculated King Darius as
he rolled back the stone. Whereupon
he went forth and proclaimed to the
multitude that the lion question had
been solved
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
100 DEAD AT GREAT
LAKES OF INFLUENZA

Great Lakes, Sept 23.--With 100
deaths due to Spanish influence since
Sept. g. when the epidemic broke ont
at the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station, and with practically 4jt0
cases still existing Capt. " A Moi
felt has announced that the malady
is well in hand
SO far naval authorities here have
deemed it unnecessary to close Me
station to visitors, although the blue.
jackets themselves are subjected to
restricted liberty
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
TO CONDUCT QUIZ
INTO BREWERY STORY

Washington, Sept 30 Senator Cul
berson, chairman Of the judiciary
committee, was authorized by the
committee this afternoon to appoint
a subcommittee of five to conduct in.
vcstigatio1s into the activities of the
brewing interests of the United
States.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
lAUNCHINGS BEAT
LOSSES 1890 TONS

Washington, Sept %. submarine
losses of the United States since the
beginning of the war amounted to a
total Of 54l,925 dead weight tons, it
was announced his afternoon.
In July and August American yards
launched 6l0,715 tons of shipping.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

The Illinois men included in the list
are:
Lis. KILLED in Action.
BrOnislaw GostztOwt, Aurora.
Barney Wichlacz, Chicago.
Died from Wounds.
Raymond C.. Parks, Mt Sterling.
john Monterastelli, Ladd.
Died of Disease.
Charles F. Gold. Peoria.
Wounded Severely.
Sergt Maor Edward Warren,
Springfield
Joseph Buckowski Chicago.
Henry F. Miller, Ashkum.
Walter II. Freese, Chicago.
Joseph j. Esser, Aurora.
List 2-killed in Action.
Corp. Francis w. Vangorkon, Chi
cago.
Martin p, Sszepaniak, Peru.
Lloyd X Spears, Rossyille.
Died from Wounds.
Sergt Watere Augustiak, Chica-
go.
Barnet Parker, Chicago.
Harry c. Surface, Cornell.
Gustav c. Holthaus, Backmeyer.
Wounded Severely.
Lieut. Percy +. Lestourgeon, Chi
cagO.
Sergt Amedee Joseph Valentine.
Chicago
George l.. Ostick. Milledgeyille.
Charles F. Miller, Chicago
Henry &C. Prather, Flora.
+ William Albert Wilson, Harvey.
Oscar p Yopp, Chicago
Missing in Action.
Lieut.. John Andrews King, Chica.
go.
ka2imiris Miksis. Chicago.
Gust c. Adamson, Chicago.
MARINE CORPS CASUALTIES.
klIe din Action.
p Corp. Irwin Wade. Hinckley.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
v0 WOOL THIS YEAR
FOR y. S. CIVILIANS

San Francisco. Sept. 23.-The army,
lavy and Red Cross require 100000
90 pounds Of wool, and the country's
production this year will be 2S0,000,.
90 pounds consequently no wool will
into clothing for civilians this year
aid Louis Penwell, United States
iool ad Illustrator, who arrived here
esterda n from Oregon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
TO VOTE THURSDAY
ON SUFFRAGE BILL

Washington, Sept. 23-The Susan
B. Anthony amendment Will be taken
up in the Senate and disposed Of
Thursday Senator Jones of New Mex.
leo, chairman of the womans suffrage
committee announced this afternoon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SERVICE
MEN LEAVE TODAY

Two United service men, James
'Meara and John Farrell, both Of
his city, left this afternoon on the
ock Island at 4,20 O'Clock for Colum,
Is Barracks, Ohio, to take special
aiming for service of the judge advo
|lte's staff These men will qualify
r stenographc positions, and in case
Ley fail to qualify for these positions
| Hi be placed in clerical positions in
I,me other branch of the service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
A QUERY.

The Preacher (raising his Voice.
Salvation is free, DO you want it,
Editor (suddenly awakening) - IL
there are any prominent people mixed
up in it you might give Us seven hun
dred words
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SOCIETY NOTES

.
The womans committee OF the Ma
tional Council OF Defense will hold
an open meeting on next Saturday
afternoon. Sept 2. at 2.45 O'Clock. ia
the Circuit Court room. All womans
organizations OF the city have been
urged to be represented at this meet
ing. and to give report Of the war
work their organization is doing
Plans Will be made for the work OF
the coming year. and new depart
ments will be opened and new COM
mittees will be appointed Miss
Helen Glotfeitar, county home add
visor. will deliver an address All
women of the city are cor1inally urged
to attend this meeting.
The Dayton Homemakers' Circle
me. al the home of Mrs. John Eustis
Wednesday afternoon. America was
sung by all. and Miss Marie Schmidt
gave several vocal selections, which
were enjoyed very much. Officers
were elected for the coming year as
follows;
Preside mt Mrs. John Eustis
First vice president-Mrs. Frank
Funk
Second vice president-Mrs Fred
Mathiesen.
Third vice president-Mrs Frank
Beach.
Secretary Masters.
/ Treasurer-Mr Silas Kahn
The Circle will take up Red Cross
work the coming year instead of the
programs as heretofore. The next
/ meeting will be with Mrs. Henry
Schmidt Oct. TO- Dainty refresh.
ments We're served by Mrs Eusus at
( the close of the afternoon.
q 9 .
Twenty five hundred people at
tended the tall carnival on Lafayette
street Saturday evening. This car
nival, which was given by Santa Maria
Court. Daughters Of Isabella, was ;
great success both financially and so
clally The street was closed for ;
block, between La Sale ami Colum
bus streets, and half OF the blocI
was roped off for dancing Abou
200 hundred people enpcyed the dane
ing 20 music furnished by the Hent
rich Military Band from S.3t unit
1880 o'clock. and all sorts of farm
produce were sold during the evening
Supper was served in a booth erecte
of sandwiches. doughnuts and cofIe
was all SOLD out at an early hour, tn
crowd attending being so much large
than preparations had been made fol
Everyone attending spent a Yer
pleasant evening. and a large sum c
money was cleared to be used anon
: tie poor families CT the city.
The local Salvation Army gave
picnic to their Sunday school childre
: on Saturday afternoon in Washingto
Park. A large number of youngstel
. attended and enjoyed the time of the
ives, playing games and having
general good time Late in the afte
noon doughnuts, cookies, popcorn ar
ice cream were served The par
broke up a happy but tired lot
Rev. Long of Streat0r, who recent
- returned home from France, where /
acted as Y. VI c A. secretary. wi
u speak on his experiences in Franc
- tomorrow evening at The First Pre-
IT, byterian Church in this city. The lie
~ ture will be delivered under the au
( pieces of the Westminster Guild
the FRS Presbyterian Church Thel
H. will be no admission fee, but a fr,
u will offering will he taken, the pr
II ceeds to 20 TO che Westminster Gui
10 fund.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Help the Child.

A child is prey to many fears which
have little to do with physical cow
ardice. The sensitive child Is positive
~ afraid Of many things without real
izing he Is afraid. What he needs Is
to be given greater confidence In
life and In himself,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
PROOF.

Casey-Thin you don't think there
are any Irish players?
Murphy--No, indadel Whin Nul,
laney threw the brick there wasn't
one man of thin would come out and
fight.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
STEAMER SUNK SUB
OFF u. S. COAST

An Atlantic Port Sept "a Ger.
man submarinewas sunk after a thrill.
ing battle Sept. Ii with a British
steamer soc miles off the Atlantic
coast, according to members of the
crew of the liner, who were released
FROM quarantine today,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
SMASHING VICTORIES
FOR ALLIED ARMIES
CONTINUED from page ID

the British in Palestine. through the
crossing Of the River Jordan. accord
ing 20 late adyices from the front
Twenty -fiye thousand Turkish pris-
oners and POO guns were captured by
4 he British, ii Vas officially announced
los the war office.
The seventh and eighth Turkish
armies were completely wiped out.
with all their transport equipment
French Reach Disc.
Paris, Sep: 24-The French have
London. Sept "a t4.29 p. m.-Ten
reached the Disc River south of st.
quentin. il WasannOunced today. The
orest and village of Vandheuil have
oteH captured from the Germans.
London, Sept % Q2.23 p. MI
British troops made another gain on a
ron of three-quarters of mile on
the northern end OF the Hindenburg
line in new attack east OF Gavrel,e,
The British war office announced to-
day Sixty prisoners We're captured
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

do not know what it will cost.
When We are in billets eat eggs
often, but hey cost Sl20 per dozen.
Before left the British another
batch OF newspapers arrived from you
ana Aunt Hattie They came in handy
to read on the train, and am very
much obliged to You.
Last night slept in a feather bel.
the first one since | was In Paris.
Most OF the time it has been on the
ground under the stars or in the rain
with but little cover. am used to it
now, but would rather be in an open
field than in billets full of lice Also
less danger from air raids,
am in good condition physically.
but must watch my feet to keep them
in condition Water is scarce for
bathing and sufficient for drinking is
hard 10 get All water must be
Chrorinated before drinking as it is
all surface water.
The country is full of dead bodies
partly buried
Afftctonately, JIM.
Kill Dumdum Huns.
Sept. |, 1918.
Dear Father.
have just received your letter
dated jay %. inelosing your poem
entitled Hay Fever for the Kaiser.
which ! think very good. Do MOI
worry about the German people. a,
they are in this war until the finish
! There is only one way to end it. ant
that IS TO kin boches until there are
none left They are dirty fighters.
1 examined a German officers pistol
Every cartridge was a dumdum
He did not make dumdums himsel
by filling the cartridges, which is tht
usual way They are manufacturer
as damdums by the German govern
ment ana are not tempered with b,
German soldiers, We kin all mel
with dumdums in their possession
whenever We find them
wrote You hat | have moved t
another front. and in rest bilets a
present. VIII leave in two or thra,
days. The last two days ! have spen
riding in an automobile, looking owe
The country AMI witnessing demon
STATIONS given by men with ney
weapons Wish could tell yor
where have been and what HAY,
seen but cannot do so at present.
Met Lieut.. Howard Merely owe
, here. He worked at Brickton in tn
Office. II you see Mr. b or Mr.. AIN
becker tell them. He is we'll and wa
to come back and visit me again. bu
! was ordered away and missed him.
Many Of my friends have been kille
or wounded, but they are soon forgo
ten over here, One has little tim
10 think of the dead. the living keel
ing us busy The morale of the Ge,
man soldier is not low. His eauil
ment is excellent and the army /
very well fed. They do not kno,
there is a large force of American
: over here, Most Germans think tina
: peace will be declared by agreemer
this winter We look TO you peopl
at nome to stand by the Presiden
The German is on the run now an
we want to finish the war BY neS
\ year. | do not want 10 come owe
here ana fight again. One trip will b
enough for me-
Il Affectionately, JIM.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
Miss Vida p. Seem

be ready to receive plano pupils
her studio, Glenn Bldg, on and
|r Saturday, Sept. 2S.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
CHICAGO MARKETS

licago market report furnished to
Free Trader-Journal by w, L
re. member Of Chicago Board o.
le, Moloney building, phone 1O4l
espondent Lamson Bros. & Co.,
ago
80. 1.47S 1.4S% l.46% 1.46k
80. 1.45A 146% LA 1.44A
80. 70 1914 73 70
- 7'% "A 1875 7SA
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
PASSES EXAM FOR
MINE MANAGER

Springfield, Sept 23.--Thomas NJ.
Goodman of Ottawa passed the state
civil service commission examination
for mine managers, second class It
was announced here today His name
was eighth on the list. The examina.
tons were held Sept 10 and H.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY
MAIN want add section page five.

WANTED Two more cars for stor
age. Condos Tire Shop, 22T229 w.
Main Street Phone GOO
WANTED Competent girl for gen
eral houseWork, Mrs Frank Bell
rose, l22r W. Madison 81. Telephone
149-X.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

lieut. Samuel William Raymond OF
ava.
Sargt Wilbur Lee Reichard. Chi
'ago.
Corp. Robert r. Langenstein, Da,
1ota.
Harry Rehheld, Matteson.
Chris W. Schanen. Chicago.
Frank S. Lamb, Oblong.
Forrest d Sebastian, Edorado.
Died from Wounds.
Corp. William Joseph SeskaryM,
chicago
Otto Leiecky Chicago
Frank o. Dunlavy. Chicago.
Nes Nelson Jacobsen, Chicago.
Charles t. Keil, Chicago.
Joseph John Winandy, Chicago.
Severely Wounded.
Sargt Joseph Peter Jurc, Riverside
Corp Paul Chriss. Vernon.
John Frank Oscuscik. Chicago.
Clarence W Miller, ST, Elmo.
Harry W. Hogan, Dixon
Charles F. Langosch, Chicago.
Frank p Weimer Springfield.
Joseph l.. Gulkowski, Chicago.
Wounded Degree Undetermined.
Sarst. Edmund Strzpszewski, Chicago
Missing in Action.
Harold Harmon, Mount Carmel
Charles S, Jordon. ChanIleryille.
John Lucdyk, Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

Washington, Sept. 22.--Army cas-
ualties reported by the commander of
the American Expeditionary Forces
and issued today listed a total OF $50
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

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for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23

II you have los, anything you can
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
A. E. F. OVERSEAS
CASUALTIES

Washington. Sept % Army casu-
alties reported by the commander Of
the American ExepditiOnary Forces
and issued today listed a total OF Ga
names as follows:
Killed in action .......,.....-....l54
Missing in action .120
Wounded seyealy ............l..29 l
Died from wounds ............. 90
Died Of disease Observation-Disclosures. 20
Died from accident and other
causes ......-..........
Wounded. degree undetermined 5
Died from aeroplane accident 80. /
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. p75
fFf,r,;. 1900, ;p,I,,Ja1 Il, tho II
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-23
OTTAWA OFFICER
SAYS 1927 HIS ON
NEW FIGHTING FRONT

Continued from page ID
Evening journal., 1918-03-14
WHEN "MOTHER"
MOVED INTO THE BARN

In the famous story Wilkins Freeman "The Re
volt OF Mother Farmer Adonam builds his third barn
instead Of Sarah against her vain pro
test, Of which this is part
What would you have thought, Father. il we had
had our weddin' in better than this2 l was
married in my mothers parlor, with carpet the floor
and stuffed furniture and a mahogany card table And
this is all the my daughter will have be married
in
There Father. there's all the I've had to sleep
in for forty years All my children born there
the two that died and the two that's lvin"
When Adonrau1-weilto-do wel-meaning. but obtuse-
after short journey from home he aghas find
that Mother has moved all her household chss
handsome barn. far commodious house
and is living there. She delivers her utmatum
Now, Father there amt nothn' to be upset over
But I'm goin 70 live here. You've got put in some
windows and partitions; and you'll have buy some
furniture
And with why, Motherr the old capitulates
lust shows what quiet think and keep on
thinking about her suroundngs-and how much those
roundings her.
Evening journal., 1918-03-14

effect Of purity and perfection
that is indescribably grateful 10
the eye is created by the har-
mOny Of the antique silver finish
trimmings on the bureau with
the creamy tone Of the enamel.
and-by the exquisite floral cary.
ings which compose the solid
front Of the central small-tOp
drawer, as well as the bottom
section Of the en- ire base Of the
bureau. Each Of the other
drawers is surrounded by a
handsome beading. The sides
Of the bureau are rounded and
delicately nuted.
The bureau has a separate
mirror. large. with arehed top.
surrounded by beautifully
carved floral ornamentation.
Evening journal., 1918-03-14
COUNCIL EXAMINES
BOARDS BUDGETS

Members Of City Council, sitting as
a committee Of the whole. last night
conferred with members OF the Water
Board, the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. the Board Of Education, and the
Park Board, reviewing their prospeo-
tive budgets for the coming year.
Council heard their pleas. but made
no promise to any OF them James w.
Robertson. chairman OF the finance
committee. sounded a warning some
time ago that the finances Of the city
would have to be carefully guarded be-
cause there is going to be a defcit this
year. For next year. he predicted, an
increase in the tax rate II the city is
to make both ends meet, but whether IL
viii be advisable to make the increase
such that 10 will enable the Council to
grant all the demands for more money
that are coming in. is a problem yet TO
be solved by the Council
Evening journal., 1918-03-14
MANY CHARCEs AGAINST SAILOR.

GEORGETOWN. Del. March i3.--ClaC
IN the uniform OF a sailor in the navy
RAYMOND West was taken from the jail
Yesterday IN Georgetown TO the Office
II a magistrate, where he was agair
arraigued on two more charges both O.
breaking and entering. This makes all
together about 20 charges with which
young West IS under and ne has add
I'd sanother by assisting two prisoners
20 escape Jail Although he is not q
years old, he is accused OF numerous
rObberiCs. OF shooting one man and o..
resisting officers and trying 90 escape