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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-06
STORM OF BALLOTS
WHIP UP CONTEST
,Continued from Page H.

. deserves great credit for winning the
automobile When the contest Was
announced few people In the city near
| BY read The Free Trader-JournaL
/ Today nearly everyone reads Ia
Sail oounty's most popular newspaper
Miss Phiiilmore is the daughter OF
/ George Phillimorc. who is one Of Mar
settles most praminen: business men.
Gus Becker. he winner of he piano
was one OF the hardest working can,
diiates in the entire contest and il
! is sale ta say Gus would have Ger
tainly won the grand prize ii he
could have given the contest the pro.
per time. Mr. Becker is without
duaht one OF Ottawa's coming Young
men.
Miss Hazel MeckenStock. the win
ner OF the talking machine certainly
was ! tickled girl when the judges
told her thar she was the winner OF
the beautiful instrument. Miss Meek.
nitock could give the contest only
A few hours time each day. but she
did exceptionally well under the cir.
.cumStanceS.
Miss Myrtle Staddeu. today has a
beautiful diamond to look with pride
10 in later years. Like many OF the
candidates, Miss Stadden could not
give the contest much time.
/ Miss Rose Colgan and Otto Kaiser
were the winners OF the other
prizes. Both are among Ottawa's
most popular young people and this
newspaper only wishes 1t was posi-.
bic 10 see them win larger prizes.
Miss Niolette Peterson. the winner OF
the talking machine in the country.
or in District No. 2. is one of La Sale
countyS most popular young ladies.
On account OF other public spirited
acts, Miss Peterson was unable TO
give the contest much time until the
last few weeks and il is safe 10 say had
she been able to give the contest her
time she would have made them all
go some" to win the grand prize.
|. X. Shambaugh comes from r. f
d. No. !. Serena. and Is the manager
of the Nicola elevator at Sheridan
junction and is TO be complimented
upon his success in the contest.
Miss Nettie Sykes, OF Utica, was
unfortunate the last few weeks in be.
ing sick. Miss Sykes is one OF the
most popular young ladies in this see.
tion and Is proud OF being numbered
among the winners.
Mrs. Henry Hess, of Grand Ridge
the winner of the set ring is desery.
ing OF great credit in winning the
beautiful prize.
The Free Trader-Iournal wishes to
thank one and all for the success of
the contest and will do all within
their power 10 make a stronger and
better newspaper for the people of La
Sale county.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-05-06

No small amount OF credit for the
immense success Of the contest Is
due these people. all of whom tried
hard and fought bravely to win one
OF the awards, 1t was their spirited
rivalry that drove the victors tt
harder effort. Those In the honor
roll are.
Chief George Zurich.
Miss Mabel Brainari.
Miss Grace Mueller. Earlville.
Miss Julia Schmidt, Marseiles.
Miss Mile Gerbert, Seneca.
Joeph Schomas.
l.. Scullcn.
Mrs. Lillian Slewder.
Miss Anna McGarr.
Andrew Cracen, popular newsboy.
Peter Schmidt
Miss Carrie Fishburn.
W. j. Becker, Mendota.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
BRISTOL

ERISTOI, TENN. February AT
meetings OF the ublic-school improve
incnt associations this week review
OF the war work among the women of
Bristol was given. and much interest
was shown. 1t appears from reports
submitted that the women have been
aiding Uncle Sam i'll every branch OF
the work to support America in tho
var.
When the examination of mon reg
stcred for army service begins before
the Bristol exemption board bcvy
Of pretty girls from tho two colleges
here are expected To act in the ca
racity of clerks 10 tho board.
john Ecwlcy, Il Bristol young man
who recently volunteered for service
in the army. was married this week to
Miss Euia y. koontl, Of Grove Hill, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
COAgB SAGE TEA
INTO GRAZ LAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Re.
stores Its Natural Color and
lustre at Once.

Common garden sage brewcd into a
heavy tea. with sulphur and alcohol
added Will turn gray. strcakcd and
faded hair beautifully dark and luNu-
RANT. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui.
phur recipe at home, though. Is trou-
blcSomc. An easier way Is to get the
rcady-to-usc preparation. improved by
the addition OF other ingredients. y
large bottle, AT little cost, At drug
stores, known as "Wycths Sage and
sulphur Compound thus avoiding
lot of muss.
While gray, faded hair is not sinful
VIC all desire to retain our youthful
appearance and attractivcncss. BY
dark cnnG your hair With Wycth's Sage
and sulphur Compound. no one can tell.
because il does II SO naturally, 50
evenly. You just dasnpcn a sponge or
soft brush with ii and draw this
your hair. taking ono small
strand at time: by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared. After another
application or two your hair becomes
beautifully dark. glossy. soft and luxu-
riant aud YOU appear years younger
Wycth'S Sage and sulphur Compound
is - delightful toilet requisite. 1t is
not Intended Tor the cure. mitigation
or prevention ~ disea sc.-hdv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03

uitT. has returned 10 her duties here,
after a visit to her home in Blackstone.
She expects, however. to give up her
work here. ANA her room will lie sup
Piled by Il teacher from Blackstone.
Mrs. llolsinGcr is st!ll with her
mother in Blackstone.
Most schools in this section have sus-
pended or practically suspended opera
lions. owing to almost Impossible trav-
cling conditions and very cold weather.
Local road people lave almost given
up trying TO keep the improved roads
clear of snow. as 1T falls fast as
the road machines can axe such a
heavy blankets that teams couldn't pull
even an empty wagon along tho high
ways. MI traffic and travel arc suspend
cd for the present and pedestrians can
scarcely get about.
Spcrtsm"m are dong everything in
their power to protect and feed the
quail. rabbits ana other small game in
this section II is generally observed
that hawks ut this season arc even
more destructive t" small game than
the cold, as the savage birds Of prey
remain around tho terrified rockS of
p"rtridGc& all day long. il not driven
of. AND those they don't succeed in
catching they drive Oft 10 perish in the
snow. II Is feared that at, the quail
VIII bc KILLED out this winter
Thcr" Is an oil famine ca here Just
now, tho tank at Now Canton having
been empty for many weeks, aud re.
timers seem not able t." get oil cars
through. Sugar has hccomc rather
more PLENTIFUL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
AMHERST

AMHERST. VA. February Mrs.
NJ. |. Noel and Mcssrs. +. v Settle
and Robert Il. Crawford attended the
corn show III Charlottesville last
Friday.
Harry II. SandidGc. of Lynchburg,
spent tho wcck-cnd with his family
at w. Ward inns.
George III. Bowles has returned TO
LynchburE. after n visit To his home
near SandidEcs
Miss Garnet T;nsiry was the guest
OF friends in I.ynchhurg last week.
Rev. a. /. Gray. .Ir., who has been
guest of Mrs. NJ. II. Robertson. left
Saturday for Sweet Briar where he
Will visit Dr. T. u. Lewis.
Robert 4. Kent was TIL" guest Of
relatives in LynchburG last Monday.
Mr.. Hudson. OF AppomattoN County,
spent the weekend with his daughter.
Mrs l.. :. Gregory.
w |. Brodic made a business trip
through Ohio last week.
Frank G.. Addison lott Tuesday Tor
old Point Comfort. whore lie viii spend
a short while.
Thomas Shradcr took his Young son
to the Cniversity Hospital Tuesday for
an operation for appendicitis. l,r. X.
T. Ware accompanied them.
Bledsoc Tinsley this week visited
his father. +. :. Tinsley, near Amherst.
Oakley Alcock. who has been visiting
to Richmond Wednesday.
Private W. l.. Martin. OF Camp Lee.
spent last Monday at X. II. Scay's
home.
9. l.. Scott was in Richmond and
other places this week OH business.
The bridge players of the town en-
Joycd an informal party with Mrs
+. Il. Webster and Mrs. Marion T. Ma
hone when they entertained at Edge
Hill" the home OF their mother. Mrs.
b. Il. Harrison last Wednesday after
noon. Miss Marion Dearborn was
awarded the prize for the highest
score. Those playing were Misses
HcSsic Robertson, Marion Dearborn
Mrs. j. II. Goodwin. Mrs. 4. \. Joubcrt
Mrs. :. NJ wills, Mrs, Ernest San
didec. Mrs T.. +. Webster and Mrs
Marion r. Malone.
Charles \. Joubcrt recently visited
MIR. and Mrs. = T.. Scott and Mrs
Victor Won Gcmminrcn, at Colds
boro, y. &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
ARVONIA

Al!NONIA. VA. February 2--E Is.
iiudEinS, fuel administrator FOR New
Canton. thus week visited Richmond FOR
the purposes of learning something as
I" thc fuel situation, and 10 hurry
along aid FOR The people Of this section.
Nh. iiudsiuS also attended the sessions
al the agricultural meeting.
Tandy oliver, a we'll known elderly
citizen OF Cumberland county, was
raraiyzcd ON Tuesday uf this week, and
number Of his sons and daughters
Mcr" summoned 10 his bedside.
blcdScoo BcalC, commercial tray
clor MAS a visitor in this section this
week. lie reported tho complete ahan-
duumcut Of All automobile travel in
this section 81 Virginia. owing 10 the
Immense deposits of snow upon the
roads
lachard :. Fierce has returned to his
home here from llopcwcll, and is now
physicians.
MiSS Barrow. Of tho high school fac
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
CLIFTON FORGE

spec 10 Tho Times pispatch.l
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, February .
me marriage Of Miss Nell Anderson
and Curtis ClaIpool took place Tues
day afternoon in tho rrcebytcrian
church at Glen Wilton. Kcv. l.. {. Clark
OF Salem officiating. The church was
attractiNcly decorated in cycrgrccns
and rott"d plants. While tho guests
Assem- pl"d Mrs. T. r. McNuc and Mrs
u. -. Young. on the organ and violin
respectively. rendered !. charming mus
real program OF old love songs A.
$50 the bridal party entered the
church 10 the strains Of tho wedding
march. the bride with hcr father. who
gave her away. She was attircd in
a blue chiffon broadcloth travelling suit
with corSagc bouquet Of Bride roses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03

burgh. Ia. with her sister. Mrs. Ralph
James.
Miss Margaret Gusts. of Onancock.
spent last week with her cousin. Miss
Gladys Nelson.
Bernard Twyford who has posi-
ttcn in lsichmond, Va, Was home for
the Weekend
Lieutenant John W. Ross spent sew
cral days last week with his parents,
Judge and Mrs. Ross.
H. l.. Coard has returned from a:
visit to his brother, Dorsey. at Camp
Lee. Va.
Mrs. Emma Lobby and Mrs. Joseph
Widzopr. of I;astrillc. Va, arc in town
Tor u few days. and attended the flu
neral of Hon. John s. Parsons, Com
missioner OF Fisheries.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03

and sweet peas. Miss Ella Anderson.
the maid OF honor. wore blue Gcorgcttc
and carried Richmond roses. j. w.
Mcclure acted as best man. and Mr..
Give and Claude Anderson ushcrs. Dur
ing the ceremony the musicians played
Dvoraks "IIumorcsquc." The groom's
gift to the bride WIS a diamond and
platinum pin. and he presented his hest
man aud ushcrs with scarf pins. The
bride gave her maid Of honor and
Mrs. II. L. McNuc and Mrs. ID. u. Young
breaches. Immediately after the ccrc
mony Mr.. and Mrs. claypool left for
New York.
The bride is the popular daughter
OF MIR. and Mrs. George Anderson, Of
Glen Wilton. They wifi make their
home in Glen Wilton. where Mr.. Clay
pool has position as secretary with
the Princess Furnace Company.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
BIG STONE GAP

BIC STONE CAT. VA, February e.
MISS Maura hShworih. OF coeburn.
spent Saturday and Sunday here Wis.,
'tinE Misses Flora and Rosa Bruce.
Mrs. Joseph Grill returned Sunday
night from Petersburg, where she has
hccn spending some time with her hus-
band. who Is In training ut Camp Lee
and with her brothers. at IIopcwell
Or. Karl Stochr returned SaturS,v
night from Il business trip to Gin
cinnaii.
Mrs. William u. Wolfe. OF Dante.
and Mrs. Paul Martin, of Jonesboro.
arc visiting their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
q. NJ. Brown
Mr.. and Mrs J. is. TagEart, OF Roda,
spent Thursday hero with relatives
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03

The marriage was solcmnizcd In Wash
ington. 1t Is announced that the bride
VIII very soon bc obliged to say
sood-by to the groom. who is scheduled
To sail for France. The soldier groom
is Il member of Il prominent East Ten
ncsscc family.
The Woman's History Club OF Bristol
was entertained this week by Miss Ella
Mcneil.
The Bristol Red Cross Chapter has
received from its branch at Broad
Ford. Va. a box containing twenty -onc
artistically knitted sweaters and sew
,nty-siN hospital shirts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
ACCOMAC

ACCONAC, VA, February Airs. :.
u. carney is the guest OF her father.
Dr. y. u. Runaway.
Rev i. {. Harry is out again, after
a recent attack of illness.
Mrs. u. Is. Lilliston is III Orange, Va.
where she WAS called by tho death Of
her mother. Mrs. Sanford
Mrs. i. j. oliver IS confined 10 her
home by sickness.
MIR. H. L.. Guntcr, Of Willow Bank
has recovered from an attack of grippe
Miss liardcnia Fletcher had as her
Weekend guest Miss Marian Daniel. of
Cape Charles, va
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Ayrcs have re-
turned from Il months STAY in Pitts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
Look, Mother! If tongue is coated, breath
fevcrish and stomach sour, give
"California Syrup Of Figs"

Mother: Your child ism. naturally
cross and pccvish. Sec If tongue Is
coated: this is a sure sign its li,tle
stomach. liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When lis;less, pale. fcverish. fun or
cold breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
cat. sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach ache, diarrhca- remember. a gentle
liver and bowel cleansing should al
ways be the i!rst treatment given
Nothing equals "Californta syrup OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
AT THE THlEATERS THIS WEEK.
Weekly Calendar
HOWE.S TRAVEL. FESTIVAL
tp 'EIIE tl.tnI.N VI

Among the many interesting things
shown in Lyman II. ilhwcs Travel
Festival, which viii lie presented at
the Academy Thursday, Friday and
Saturday and Saturday matinee, is the
manner in which Chinese commercial
men use to advantage the human
slaves Of the oricut--thC coolies.
Though nominally not III bondage,
they have TO labor for twelve hours
pcr dag an~ receive as compensation
/ cent per hour. living ia squalor in
floating cities OF boats. The MIN Of
China also shows exciting Dragon
boat racing, an old Chinese wedding,
rare interior glmpscs OF the Forbid
zen city, sacred tomhs OF the cmper-
- and many other interesting things
- tho celestial empire.
In another part OF the program VIC
sec an intrepid mountaiuecr 20 into
tho wiids OF tho northwest and cap
turc. with the assistance o! trained
dogs. wild mountain lion. while
elsewhere lu the cntcrtaiumcnt is
shown the Kodiak bear. the largest
and most vicious al beasts IN Mas ka
being Jagged by daring hunter
Refined comedy ~ the highest type
VIII Ice afforded IN tho presentation
Of fast and furious iun at Coney
Island hy day and night. Every inch
Of this ;lm is fun of human interest
and sheer good humor, which makes
tho picture ring true to itto. while
thc night Scencs arc mnrvcls Of noe
turual Photography.
AlnskA'@ wonders. showing in most
spectacular fashion immense ialing
icohcres, dredging for gold ANA num-
crous other incidents uf our uortheru-
most territory i another feature OF
exceptional interest.
The almost incredible achievements
Of giant caterpillar war tractors ma
nlpulated hy Uncle Sans soldiers pro-
ydcs patriotic thrills, While comedy
is infused throughout the entire en-
tcrta iumsut 10y iiowc's original and cx-
elusive animated caricaturcS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03
AMHERST

AMHERST. VA, February pr.
Edward Sandidgc, of this place, has
been appointed member otithc dis
trict medical board. which meets in
Lynchburg.
"Hcatless Monday" was very gen
orally observed at Amherst
Those who arc Interested in local
Red Cross work arc busily engaged
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-03

In knitting sweaters for tho soldiers.
The yarn only arrived few days
ago. but can be had from Mrs T.. l..
VOORHEES, or any member OF tho war
relief committee. The sweaters arc
10 DC finished by February IL.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30
Conditions Grow More Grave.

Columbia.-SO great has become the
European demand for hour that the
Food Administration Is urging farm
ers not to hold wheat for seeding their
crop except In q few States where
the period Of harvesting winter wheat
overlaps the period OF planting.
While it has been the practice in
many communities for farmers to hold
over wheat for seed, the Food Admin
istration regards it as Unnecessary 1t
is almost beyond belief that in any
part Of the country the yield from the
next harvest will be insufficient to
meet all seed requirements for the
succeeding crop. 1t has failed
in the past: there is no reason to be-
lieve it will now. In some sections
conditions are such that it would be
practically impossible to put in a sue.
cessful crop except with seed that had
been held over from the previous year.
The Food Administration recognizes
these conditions, however, and applies
its requests only to those sections
where the only reason for holding over
wheat would be to protect against the
PcoSibii1S VI tilu " lHC Clop HOW
growing-a contingency which at pres.
ent seems very remote.
Even should there be local crop
failures, it would be entirely feasible
to ship in from other sections seed
that is known to be adapted to condi.
ions ruling in the afflicted commu-
mites.
Never before has there been such
urgent need for wheat. Every car
load, every bushel and every grain
that can possibly leave the farm may
within the next few months play an
important part in our war program.
Throughout the country millions OF
people are cutting their consumption
to the barest minimum. many Of them
going entirely without wheat. The
release OF thousands Of bushels ordi.
narily held for seed would do much
to relieve the present situation and
to insure expectation conditions.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30
ROBERT B. RHETT
GERMAN PRISONER
YOUNG SUMMERviLLE SURGEON
IS NOW IN TIE HANcS OF
THE ENEMY.
WAS ATTENDING THE WOUNDED
Private Jesse CLANCY of GreanviiIe
Reported Dead of Disease
Overseas.

Special from Washington. - The
army casualty list issued contains So
names, divided as follows:
Killed in action 4, died of wounds 4,
died Of accidents 2, died Of disease 3,
wounded severely SO, wounded slight.
ly 6, missing in action 4.
Lieut.. Robert B. Rhett Of Summer
vile, s.. c., previously reported miss
ing, is shown by the list to be a pris-
oner In the hands Of the Germans.
Lieut.. Jefferson ID. Vincent Of Buffalo,
who died Of accident, Is the only other
officer named.
Besides Lieutenant Rhett the fol-
lowing Southern men are in the list:
Died Of wounds. Sergt. William Bell,
Jr, 96 Woodson street, Atlanta; died
OF disease, Privates Jesse CLANCY,
G~reenville, S. c., and Thomas l.. Wal
ter, Crewe, Va.
Wounded slightly: Private Albert
A. Lowdermilk. Morganton, N. C.
Missing in action: Master engineer,
senior grade, George L.. Mackey,
Ocala, Fla.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30
Baker Explains Draft Rules.

special from Washington-E,J.
mates by Major General Crowder, pro.
yost marshal general. Indicate that
probably three.quarters OF a million
me VIII be obtained for the army by
the registration on June 5 Of all youths
who have attained the age OF 81 since
June 5 last.
. Fully 100000 youths. according to
General Crowde"'s estimate, will be
registered. At least o%nefourth Of
them, he thinks. will be exempted on
various grounds.
A statement by Secretary Baker,
giving the estimate and outlining
plans for the draft, given out. read:
Probably thr%ee-quarters Of a mil,
lion men will be added to the Ameri-
can army in the making. by the reg
istration on June 5 next, Of boys who
have reached the age Of 81 since June
5. 1917, or who will be 81 on or before
June S, 1918. This estimate was made
by Provost Marshall General Crowder,
who will direct the registration.
General CrOwder's estimate was
based on the fact hat almost 10, 900.
eco men registered last year. This
number included all between u and
81. Statistics collected by General
Crowder's office show that a little
more thar ten per cen of these men
were 81 years old. On that basis, it is
estimated by draft officials working
under General Crowder that this
years registration will exceed 1000,
900.
"Of this number, General Crowdel
estimates three-quarters or about $50,
600, will be available for military
duty. This makes proper allowance:
for physical defects. exemptions be
cause Of dependents and other bars tt
military service"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30

G%reenville, S.. C.-Joe Jackson, star
Outielder who a few days ago left the
Chicago American team to enter a
s~hip-building plant at Wilmington,
D., was ordered by the local draft
board with which he is registered, to
report Immediately for army service.
Jackson was recently transferred
from a deferred classification to Glass
! and successfully passed the physical
examination in Philadelphia. He en-
tered the employ Of a ship-building
plant last Monday and it was reported
here that he would file claim for ex.
emption on the ground that he was en-
gagged in essential war work. No such
claim has been received here, how
ever, 1t was stated.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30
WILL REMOVE O|Sl.OyAl BEN
no Said Some Bad Things and
Trades Federation Would
"Can" Him.

Columbia.-The City Federation of
Trades had a large and enthusiastic
meeting at which the following reso.
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of
the City Federation Of Trades of Co.
lumbia that the remarks Of b. l.. Alb.
ney to a committee soliciting funds
for the Red Cross we're pro.German,
unpatriotic, and
Resolved, further, That the district
attorney be requested to take such
action as the facts in the case will
warrant.
Resolved. further, That in our opin-
lon he should be informed for the
period Of the war"
Following the resolution the follow.
ing telegram was ordered sent:
MT. w. G. McAdoo, Director Of Rail-
roads.
Washington, ID. C.,
"B. l.. Abney. counsel Southern rail.
way, made ~dcrogatory remarks about
ked Cross. We respectfully request
his removal.
city Federation Of Trades,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-05-30
The Farmer Was Fair.

Bide Dudley, writer, lyrlcist and
poet, went up into WcStchrStcr county
the other day with an actor to buy q
horse. go out In the %bnrnynrd and
pick one out" said the farmer. "YOu
may have him for $1.JO."
The actor paid Over the money and
selected n horse. He mounted the
animal and started away. The horse
went 20 steps and fell"down and the
new ownrr was unable to make him
get up. He went back TO the farmer.
Say he said. 1--WE bccn Stung.
That horse fell down and won't get
up"
well" replied tho farmer, ~ want
to be fair with YOU. Go out in the
lot and pick out another, but don't
tax the II in the middle or they'll
all fall doWn."-Nrw York Telegram.