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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
GERMANS EVACUAIE
OCCUPIED FRANCE

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE eYacua-
ton OF French territory By the Ger
man armies may now be considered
complete, said a semi-Ofticial dispatch
received today from Lyons French
soldiers have already entered Belgium
and American troops who have
crossed the frontier OF Lorraine have
liberated great number of villages
which were included before 1871 in
the French department of the MOse,le.
The advance positions north of Metz
have also been occupied By them.
In the forward march on the heels
of the invaders French soldiers are
gathering an important amount of ma
terial of all kinds. They have been
surprised at the considerable number
Of German soldiers who have not fol
lowed their retreating armies and who
have for reason easy TO guess pre-
ferred to be captured than 10 20 back
10 Germany. On the Belgian and Brit
Ism fronts the same CuLUIllOhS nav E
been found The dispatch adds tina
the entry OF the Belgian troops into
/ Brussels remain fixed for Sunday OF
Monday. 1t is also likely that tht
French troops will make their entry
into Metz on Monday, and th'
triumphal entry of the allies int,
/ Strassburg will follow few day.
/ later.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
PATRIOTIC SERVICE
TO Be
ORGANIZED HERE
PomAN'S COMMITTEE OF N. c. o.
PLANS ORGANIZATION FOR
REcREATloNAL AND PATRIOTIC
PURPOSES FOR OTTAWA YOUNG
WOMEN.

A girls patriotic service league for
j the young women in the city will
p organized I'm Ottawa on Friday
Eening, Nov %. by the woman's COM
(ittee OF the National Council of De-
fnse. Mrs. Margaret S. Bridge, or
hnizer of the latter organization. will
, In Ottawa to perfect the league.
All the young women of the city
Ill be urged to attend this meeting
nd TO join the organization, which is
promote all branches OF patriotic
hrvice.
Preparations had been made by the
zeal organization to hold this meet.
)g and form such an organization sev-
raj weeks ago, but these plans were
hlled off on account of the influenza
larantine
Most cities In the state have
|rmed one of these organizations and
|e members are doing various kinds
| patriotic work, and at the same
me are taking pleasure in the recrea
pn department of the organization.
Mrs. Bridge Is very pleasing
beaker and the meeting will be full
interest to all.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
City and Vicinity,
News

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lang have re-
turned home after spending the past
several days visiting relatives in Lee
banon, Ind.
George Bell of Lostant was an Of
tawa business visitor today.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Munchow are
the proud parents OF baby daughter
born last evening at Ryburn Memorial
hospital.
Mrs. Miles Courier of Belle PLANE,
Ia, is visiting at the home of her sis
ter. Mrs. Wilbur Lawrence on West
Van Buren, street.
Lieut.. Emmett Kelly. who is sta
toned at the Students Army training
camp, at Urbana, is spending few
days at the home of his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Henry NJ Kelly. in East
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Gray Carroll. who
have been residing on Chritsie street
left yesterday for Chicago, where they
will make their future home.
Arthur katz, of Fort Perry, l.. |. s.
is spending a short furlough at his
home in this city.
Mr. and Mrs Lorenzo Leland will
leave this evening for California tc
spend the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goodrich of Sheri
dan were Ottawa visitors today
/ Miss Mary billiard went to Chicago
this morning for a short visit viii
| friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chawgo ant
Mrs. Kinnally and daughter Of Aurora
| attended the funeral of the late
/ Charles H. Henkie yesterday
Dion LEX has returned to the Grea
Lakes Naval Training Station aftel
/ spending few days at his home OF
! Clinton street.
Daniel Brlnnick has returned t
/ Camp Funston, Kansas, after spend
ing a short furlough at his home il
this city.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
.0UST B0LSHEV|KI
FROM THE AT. Of l..

Larde. Texas. Nov. Is - Bolshevism
and l. w w. ism are given the offici-
al ban of organized labor by the ac-
ton of the international labor confer
ence in session here, with Samuel
Gompers. president OF the American
Federation of Labor in the chair.
The conference went further, to
declare TO the delegates of labor OF
other American notions whose move
ments have not enjoyed the progress
of organized labor in the United States.
that they. too. must abandon BOlshe-
vistic and lawless actions, If they de-
sire to be permanent, constructive and
successful.
The dramatic part of the meeting,
which led up to the ilat-foOted stand
OF the conference against Bolshevism
n all its forms. occurred when Char
les H, Meyer. president OF the Mill,
Mine and Smelter workers. and code
PENDANT with big BIZ Haywood and
George Pettibone when the three were
tried for murder of Gov Frank Steuen-
berg in Idaho in 1906, bitterly de
nounced his former colleague Hay.
wood as a disorganizer. After a heat
ed debate, lasting hours, a vote was
taken, referring the matter to the
American Federation Of Labor for ac
/ ton and voicing the position Of the
conference as definitely and unalter
ably opposed to the aims Of the In
dustrial Workers of the World.
In this vote the majority of the
Mexican delegates joined, expressing
their faith in the American labor or
ganization,
Fire Department called to East Stree
The fire department was called t
the home at the corner of Del.eOr
and East streets this morning at 9: u
O'Clock when the SCOT in the chimney
caught fire and caused a mild excite
ment. There was no damage.
The bolsheviki, which is plunderin!
Russia, Strangling Germany, murder
ing Austria-Hungary, demanding thu
throne in Holland and threatening il
Spain, England and our own Unite'
States, and which Theodore Roosevelt
has called Americas greatest peril
will be discussed at the Presbyterian
church tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clocl
by the pastor, Rev ]. l.. Vonxck.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
SOCIETY NOTES

The Tuesday Study Circle Of the OF
tawa W0man's Club will hold a meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at the home of Miss Louise
Grove on Guion street. Mrs. George
j. Glenn will have the paper of the
afternoon on Henry Van Dyke. All
members are urged to attend.
g d %
Miss Hazel Meckenstock entertain
ed her Sunday school class at her
home last evening. Fifteen girls were
present. After short business meet
ing the remainder Of the evening was
spent in music and games. Light re.
freshments were served by the host
ess.
The Young WOman's Missionary
Guild of the First Congregational
church will hold a regular meeting or
Monday evening in the parlors of the
church. Supper will be served at $50
O'Clock, followed by a missionary pa
per. Mrs. John Butterfield will be
the hostess and Miss Grace Albert
will be the leader
&, % g
The ladies of Christ Episcopal
church will hold an all-day meeting
on Wednesday. Nov, %, when Deacon,
ess Fuller of the Chicago diocese will
give an address on The Advent Call. -
Luncheon will be served at II o'clock
followed by work Those desiring a
plate reserved for them are requested
to call Mrs. j. S. Edgecomb, phone
SLY, not later than Tuesday.
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of Christ Episcopal church was
held yesterday afternoon at the
church. A large attendance was pres
ent. The afternoon was spent sewing
for charity. The ladies of this organi.
cation will hold a meeting on next Fri
day afternoon at o'clock in the par.
ish house. Mrs. Clifton Power and
Mrs. Joseph Pierson will be hostesses.
All ladies of the parish are urged &C
attend
{, 9 =
The ladies of the Modern Literature
Club will hold a meeting on Monday
evening next at the home of Mrs. +
j. Johnson, 1920 Paul street Mrs
Myrtle Sparks will have the paper OF
the evening, on the life and works OF
Guy de Maupausant. All members are
invited to be present
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
FRENCH COUNTRY POOR.
WRITES PVT. R. E. DAVIS

The following letter was received by
Mrs. Charles e. Davis from her son,
Private Roy f. Davis, a member of
the American Expeditionary Forces in
France:
Somewhere in France, Oct. 10, 1918.
Dear Ones at Home:
| will now write you a few lines ia
let you know that | am still alive and
we'll
have been changed from the com
pany was in to a different com.
pany,
We are having a fine time over here.
! have not seen any good country
over here like they talk about. Every.
thing is old fashioned over here. Peo-
pie are hard to talk to, but we get
along all right.
| suppose you know more about the
war news than we do. because we
very seldom see paper, and if we
do it is two days late.
expect we will be home some time
but how long | do not know, but we
are looking for the end at any time
But after it is over it will take some
time before all the soldiers are taken
home. There are soldiers of all ma
tionalities over here
How are all the people at Ottawa?
Give them all the best regards from
me- Have you written to Miss Lewis
yet? Have you heard from Johnnie
yet? II so, tell him hello from me.
| will close for this sine, with love
to all and lots of kisses from your Low
ing son and brother
PRIVATE ROY +. DAVIS,
Company c, 1l2th Military Police
Am +. F.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
|APTISTS TO HOLD
CHRISTIAN ENLISTMENT

A nationwide enlistment champaign
NIL be carried out under the leader
Dip of the Baptist laymen during the
eek OF Nov. 1929, inclusive The
hristian enlistment week recognizes
rec principles:
| |. That great victory in the world
BAR will depend largely upon the
|orale furnished by the Christian
Rurch.
I That a time when men are fac
Z fundamental moral issues in ma
bnal and international spheres is a
me when every man should declare
allegiance to the Master of all and
Eek His guidance and support.
3. That the church can only add its
|ntribution to the national cause
hen every member is lending the
blight OF his own powers to that
la.
The campaign calls. therefore, for;
The spiritual enlistment OF every
an and his enrolment in definite
tristan service.
The local Baptist church will take
[rt in this nationwide enlistment
mpaign, beginning tomorrow The
ryices for the day will be in keep
X with the spirit Of this great cam
ign. At the morning service the
stor will talk on Gods Recruiting
,ency." This will be followed by a
layer service under the auspices of
Tri c committee.
The evening service will be of an
angelistics nature. Subject, The
spel OF the New Era"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
SPAIN MAY WAR
WITH BOLSHEVIKI

Washington, Nov 1G.-Spain has
broken with the Russian bolsheviki.
Perez Cablellere, the Spanish under
secretary of state, has announced ihat
the Spanish government has severed
relations with the bolsheyiki and that
there is no longer any representatives
Of Spain in Russia said a diplomatic
dispatch received here from Madrid
by the French high commission.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

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commission to America to explain
the food situation in Germany, ac-
cording TO information received here
this afternoon.
Prisoners Returning.
Paris, Nov. 1.-THE allied military
representatives are comforting upon
the question Of eXpedtng the return
of allied prisoners OF war,
The Y. NJ. c. A. has requested per
mission to send Immediately flying
squadrons of trucks laden with food
and tobacco for the prisoners, but ii
has not yet been granted.
Evacuation Under Way.
Paris, Nov. 1.-THE German evaCu-
alton is proceeding more rapidly than
had been expected and already the
allies have passed beyond their old
front over the entire line, said Lin
transigeant today. German officers
are informing the French Of the loca.
ton OF land mines and are discussing
the details for the oyerturning Of ma
terials, the newspaper added.
The German naval ENJOYS an
nounced that all German submarines
will be turned over in twelve deliy.
cries, it was said.
Italians at PoIa.
Rome, Nov 16.-Italian troops have
occupied the town and forts of Poia
the great Austro-Hungarian naval
base on the Adriatic, it was learned
today.
1t had previously been reported that
Italian sailors had been landed from
Italian warships at pola.
Former Empress Joins Husband
Amsterdam, Nov, IL - The former
German empress is expected to ar
rive in Holland soon to join her hus
band
The eX-crown prince and other Ger
man officers are on parole it was re
ported today.
Prussian Railway to Close
Paris, Nov. 16 The Prussian rail
ways will be closed TO civilian traffic
during the period Of Rehabilitation.
The German government has asked
the peasants to form vigilence com
mittees to maintain order and ensure
food distribution among the hunger
stricken and the returning soldiers
said adyicos received here today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Had Had an "Explain."

Kenneth and his cousin were espe-
clally fond Of playing In the barn, and
when told by his sister to be careful
and to play only where there was no
danger Of being hurt Kenneth said,
with a grownup air, "Oh, yes, Wen be
careful, cause daddy just gave us an
explain all about that"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

to the Free Trader
|Irnal should watch the label on
Dir papers. The government has d.
Eted US not to send papers to sub
|'ibers who have not paid In ad-
hce, and those subscribers who find
et their papers have stopped should
med iateIy remit the amount due
b have their names replaced upon
/ mailing list. This order Is man
.ory and we have no choice In the
liter.
lee TRADER.JOURNAL PRINT.
Inc COMPANY.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
LOCAL BOARD EMTRAlNS
RECRUIT FOR MARINES

Frank f. Weller Of this city was en-
trained last evening by the local eX.
emption board for Chicago, where he
was to report to the marine recrui,ins
officer and be assigned to marine re
,cruiting station Mr. Weller yolun.
teered for this service. The local
board is still making induc;ions into
the marines and The navy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Tomatoes Worth Recognized.

Among the many valuable plants,
fruits, vegetables and medicines which
America has given to the whole race
Of mankind 1t Is proper to include the
tomato. Perhaps 1t has not conquered
the world like tobacco yet 1t has made
n favorable impression on a very large
part Of humankind Its popularity has
extended far beyond the region of Its
birth.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

Bill, ago three, was ready for bed,
but before being tucked in for the
night, knelt at his bedside to say his
prayer. He repeated it without a mis-.
take until he was ready to say
"Amen'-then he forgot, and calling
to his mother, said "Now, how do you
say 'good-by' y
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Parcel Post In the Arctic.

The Eskimos. who live on the shores
Of Berng sea and the Arctic ocean,
are now making use of the parcel post,
to the discontinue of the local Traders,
who often took advantage Of them In
the early days. They send their furs,
ivory and whalebone by parcel post
20 the bureau of education at Seattle,
where the agents dispose Of the goods
by auction, and with the proceeds buy
at wholesale prices such supplies as
the natives want.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Postponed Meeting.

The postponed meeting of the exec
utive committee of the Council of Ma.
tional Defense will be held in the
court house Tuesday. Nov. 10, at 3
O'Clock. The national officers are urg-
ing that there be no let up in work
during the period of reconstruction,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Finland Bonfres.

|Origlnally the Finlanders were FIRE
brshipers, and to this fact doubtless,
by be traced the custom, never neg
Eted at midsummer and other sea-
ms, Of lighting on the hills bonfires,
|ound which the country folk dance,
bile they join their voices in musical
|orus. At the coast this traditional
10 is often lit upon raft some short
stance from the shore, and there the
|stlve throng row in n circle, singing
host as long as the flames continue
Illuminate the somewhat weird
|ene.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

When Baby was sick we gave her
Castoria.
When she was Child she cried for
Castoria.
When she becare Miss. she chung to
Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Ralph BaWden Proud Father.

Proprietor Harvey of the Columbia
Hotel of this city ana the Clifton
Hotel of Ottawa may not know IT, but
he has an assistant manager on the
job this morning The young man ar
rived last night, and he is the son OF
Mr. ana Mrs. Ralph Bawdcn, the
father having for several years taken
particular care Of the Ottawa hos
telry.- Streator independent Times,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors who 50 kindly assisted
MS during our late bereavement. the
death of our only son and brother,
Charles H. Henkle.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry ". Ienkle and
Sister Elizabeth.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Wanted TO Know.

Notwithstanding to Harry? Why,
IS only gone five minutes, and sure
you must have said all you wanted
say to each other when you were
the porch !" Lillian-"No, mother, |
Eked him If he really, t-uly loved me,
bd he said he did; but forgot to
Bk him If he would 60 on loving me
II ever and ever. and that's why /
b writing"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
The W. r. c. District Convention

bitch was to have been held at Ran
IN, Monday, Nov IS, has been again
|stponed because of the influenza
|rhe members are asked to attend
b memorial service OF Ben Reeder
the Illinois Avenue church tomor-
" at 1915 a. m.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
main want add section page five.)

CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS 81 100
up easily obtained after short pre-
liminary study No experience re-
quired. Excellent expert home study
courses List Of positions free. Chi
cage Civil Service College, Kimball
Bldg, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

Try the Free Trader-Journal Want Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

FOR RENT-A modern bungalow, 6
rooms and bath; hardwood floors !;
1917 tons coal in cellar, Apply 431
Third Ave. Tel 446.k.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
Worth Hauinn- Snmetimea

"Iioss sense" said Uncle Eben, "is
Shut keeps man fun bettin' away
his money on hosses."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished 20
the Free lraderJournal by w. L.
Etnyre, member Of Chicago Board OF
Trade. Moloney building, phone 1O4I
Correspondent LamsOn Bros. & 70,
Chicago.
Com
Nov. -. 1-25 L26 125h 1861
Dee 80. Ie2 1257s 1.25 L25h
Oats
Nov. 49,. 1874 74ls 70 1894
Dec. 80. 715s - 7l5s 1924
Try the Free Trader-Journal Want Ads
for results
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

FOR SALE-Good corner lot, near
Center Ottawa, $500 Also small
house and large lot on North Side
500 w. b. pUSEY
Real Est. 4 ms. 90 Main St
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

FOR SALE-Newly painted Groom
house; two halls and bath; near
Center Ottawa; lot IS 50Yj5, price
$1,000. w. 3. PUSEY,
Real Est < ms. Claus Bldg
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

FOR SALE Five small houses, South
Side, 81 600 to sl,750. Also good
Groom house. with three lots; paved
street; $4,000 w. b. PUSEY,
Real Est. q ms. Claus Bldg, Main st.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16
NO MORE TROOPS WILL
BE SENT OVERSEAS

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-16

FOR SALE Fine large residences
and barn in East, West and North
Ottawa; prices $4,000 and up
w r. pUSEY,
Real Est. x ms, 1913 Main Sc, Ottawa.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-09-14

How is the knitting progress ng? Have you nude 8 s)cll tli:, week?
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-09-14
Mccarthy, the Health
 Spot of the North

Why live in a city apartment year after year with your only outlook the rools of your neigh bours and the smoke stacks of factOri s.
 In Mccarthy: Alaska, you can breathe the rure ozone right from the snow capped peaks of the mountains. Here. even when the mercury drops to forty below zero, Dneu- mOnia is unknown, the bracino air acting as a tonic to the sys- 'em.
 Catarrh. the ScOurge of many States, is consplcious by it's ab sence in this section of the country
 Though epidcmics have bee.1 rife in other toWrs, Mccarthy has been Singulary free from all none having been prevalent il this town since it's inception
 For recomm enlauions asto Mol Carthy's salubrious climate, SC, the children of the citizens T sturdy, rosy-cheei1ed, we'll devel- oped and independent, whu cal play out doors in midWinter A 1 the temperature never dismay them.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-09-14

Mrs. N. A. Erickson wishes to announce to the public that she has leased Coles Store and RoadhOuse at Nizina.
 General Line of Mer chandise carried. Best accommodations
 Meals at all hours. Good Stub ling. Post Office at store. Close to Herman and Ca1vey camps.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1918-09-14

No trouble to buy - cheap convenient, a real investment - War Savings Stamps.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-03-19
DON'T SCOLD. MOTHER!
THE CROSS CHILD is
BILIOUS. FEVERISH
Look At Tongue! If Coated. Clean
Little Stomach. Liver.
Bowels.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish
child. See if tongue is coated; this
is a sure sign its little stomach, liver
and bowels are clogged with sour
waste.
When listless, pale, feverish, full
of cold, breath bad, throat sore,
doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally.
has stomach ache, Indigestion, diar-
Ihoea, give a teaapoonful of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" and in a few
hours all the waste, the sour bile and
fermenting food passes out of the
bowels and you have a well and play
full child again. Children love this
harmless fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving it, be-
cause it never fails to make their
little 'fnsides" clean and sweet.
Keep it handy, mother! A little
given to-day saves a sick child to-
morrow, but get the genuine. Ask
your druggist for a bottle of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" which has di.
rections for babies, children of al
ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Remember
there are counterfeits sold here, Sc
surely look and see that yours i:
made by the California Fig Syrup
Company" Hand back with con
tempt any other fis syrup.
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