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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
IDLE THOUGHTS

We are forced TO the conclusion that
If the mere loss OF his hair cost Sam
son his prestige as a strong-arm cham
uion Samson must have been as much
of bluff in tie spOlung world OF his
day as are more Of our professional
prize ringers of today.
Il care not who makes the laws of
the nation, so long as | can write its
songs" cried the poet. A noble
thought, surely; but, after all, if the
laws of the nation We're to visit proper
punishment upon some of our modern
song writer's, perhaps they would feel
differently about whom they sent to
the Legislature.
After all, what is the modem dance
hut conclusive evidence that Terpsi-
chove and St Nitus have yielded to the
tendency Of the times, dropped their
differences, and formed a trust?
Literature is the easiest game in the
world. once you ge the knacA of sc.
lecting the right words from your vo-
cabulary, and then OF arranging them
upon paper in the yproper sequence.
A man who can never hope to set
the world on fire may yet become an
expert manipulation OF hot-air fur
mace, which in the lats analysis is a
vostly more useful occupations.
Most theatrical angels originally
qualified for their positions by taking
Emersons advice and hitching their
WAGONS IN n star. John Hendricks
Bangs, ia Judge.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Different Points Of View,

Nice discrimination would be re-
quired to decide which Is the pessimist
and which the optimist in the append.
ed civil war "Reminiscences.
During one Of the battles OF Muir.
freesboro a group Of wounded men
WAS huddled about a field hospital
waiting surgical attention when big
brawny trooper with bullet In his
leg and another in his right arm hob.
bled up holding his wounded arm in
his left hand.
"Doc." he drawled, "the Johnnies
came pretty near hitting me-"
Another fellow blowing blood
copiously from his nose, the point o;
which had been shot off, promptly in.
terposed:
doctor, the rascals sputter-
"came near"--another blow AM sput.
ter-"missing Youths Com.
ranion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
COATS IN THE WAY.
They Are Said to Bother the Miners
in Mineral Guloh.

Reports from Mineral Gulch are
that the mountain goats which infest
that section are becoming exceedingly
troublesome TO the miuere During
stormy weather, It is said, they crowd
i.to the tunnels that are being drivea
on the claims well up on the noun.
tains and it is on!y by throwing a
dynamite cartridge into the tunnels in
the morning that they can be driven
out and the contractors get in to go
TO work
It Is also stated that they are likely
to be the cause OF considerable
litigation among mine owners, as
they have destroyed a number of
location stakes by eating them. Owing
to the fact that alder and willow COM
prise the only wood in the gulch
nearly all the location stakes are of
these woods, which in the absence OF
other food due to the deep snow the
goats attack eagerly
A large number of the animals have
been killed by the men at work in the
guch, but the number seems to in
crease rather than diminish.-Fair
banks Times.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
WEATHER NOT TOO
HOT FOR DIVORCE
MILL TO OPERATE
DOE FAMILY COMES IN FOR ITS
SHARE OF REBUkE DURING
CASES THREsHEO OUT BEFORE
JUDGE ELDREDGE.

UoK and Maggie Doe were featured
in ~ divorce cases tried and dis
posed | f today in the Circuit Court
IN one John was mentioned as core
sponden\ Maggie occupied the same
role in e other.
Mrs. Bttha overly of La Sale mcr.
toned Nd kgie Doe as the vamp who
won her usband from her in a bin
filed this horning. In a few minut as
Mrs. over was a freed woman She
and FlOydByerhy were married Oct
G. 1906. and thngs went along smooth
ly until LN9 q Of this year, when
che says, sht learned of her husband
Illicit relationship with Maggie. As
the conple ARE parents of five chill
dren, the Oldest Of whom is 2 and the
youngest is g. the proceedings were
exceptionally pathetic.
George Robinson of Ogloshv blamed
booze. a bad temper and John Doe foi
his marital infclicities. He married
Amy Jan. H. 1894. Amy tuck tC
drnkin'' and then occasionally beat
him. The climax came when she
danced attentions upon the mysterious
Johnnie Of the Doe tribe George Wor
his decree
With infidelitY having its inning
Carl Zeaska, returned soldier. played
upon that discokdant reason for his
deserving a divofce. Zaeska says h
returned from thu army only to find
his wife had and was being overly
friendly with one Ralph Johnson, The
couple were married Jan. 2, 1918, anC
then the complaining witness got
drafted When he came back som
things were revealed to him that
caused him to leave his wife June 10
He says she is now living with the
third party to the triangle at Rock
Island
Cruelty was alleged by Mrs. Sa
nantha Koehler as grounds for he'
divorce plea. She married Edward p
Koehler MAY -, 1915. and lived witt
him until Feb. /, 1915 They have one
child, girl , years old.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
BAPTIST I-AYMEN
BOOST CHATAUQUA

I.avmon of the Baptist Church went
out as visitors to various churches OF
the county on Sunday morning and
evening in the interest Of the Com
munty Assembly to be held at Chau-
tauoua Park from July ~ 70 Aug. II
under the direction Of the local
church At the morning service the
pastor spoke on the aim or the assem-
bly, and outlined the plans of the work
ing committees as far as developed.
Considerable interest has been arons-
ed both in Ottawa and throughout the
surrounding country in the resump-
ton of the community life which was
always an ENJOYABLE feature Of the Of
tawa chautauqua sessions, and indica-
tons point to a very successful as
scmbly under the Baptist leadership.
The evening service .WaS given
over to a children's day program by
members of the Sunday school, as
sisted by the ever-fathful Sunday
school orchestra and the church choir,
Little Miss Jeanette Bruck delighted
the congregation by her clever playing
Of the violin, Misses Brown and Simm-
Ter pleased in a vocal duet, and Arnold
Wilson delighted his hearers in the
rendition Of flute solo. Songs, reel.
tations and exercises served to intro
duce the entire primary school and
beginners class. and all the little ones
performed their parts in a manner
pleasing to the large congregation.
Decorations suggestive of the month
of June beautified the pulpit platform.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
City and Vicinity
News

Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Formulas of
Peru We're Ottawa visitors yester-
day
Miss Pearl Carpenter Of Streator
visited Miss Margaret Fox in this city
yesterday.
William Keleher Jr. Of Chicago Is in
Ottawa, where he was called by the
illness of his father. William Kelehcr
of Columbus street.
William Gee of Streator visited Of
tawa friends last evening.
Mrs. Chris Wetand Of Joliet visited
at the home of Mrs. John Martin on
East Main street yesterday.
Lisle Ririe Of Pontiac is visiting OF
tawa friends.
Miss Mary Rafter has returned to
her home in Spring Valley after visit
with Mrs. NJ j. 'Shcehan at her home
on La Sale street.
Max Mutter Of Ottawa avenue left
this morning for Culver, Ind. TO enter
the summer school at Culver Military
Academy.
Howard Morley visited friends in
Gland last evening
Ryburn Sesslar of Van Buren, street
left this morning for Culver, Ind. to
attend the Culver Military Academy
during the summer.
Miss Marie Jacobs has gone to Chi
cago for a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Russell Howard.
Ray Davis has returned to his home,
1908 Ottawa avenue. after.a visit with
relatives in Morrison.
Miss Catherine Butler has returned
to her home in Chicago after visit
with Miss Mary Dralle and Mrs NJ. J..
Sheehan in this city.
William Michael Madigan, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Madigan of West
Superior street. is confined to his
home by an attack OF malaria.
Miss Helene Steinback went TO
Streator today for visit with friends.
Supervisor Henry Willsey of Ophir
was an Ottawa visitor today.
Miss Louise Buchner of East Main
street visited friends in StreatOr to-
day
Miss elena Smith, nurse in the
Galeshurg Hospital. is visiting at the
home Of Miss Viola Sisson on West
jackson street,
Samuel Raymond. who has been sta
toned at Camp Funston, Kansas, for
the apst year, has received his honor
has returned to his home In this city
w f. Bailey transacted business in
La Sale yesterday.
Miss Catherine Glenn has returned
to her home in Champaign after q
visit with Mrs. /. A. Scherer
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
SUICIDES ESTATE
WORTH $29, 100

Andrew w. Mers, aged Deer Park
resident who suicided June "a while
suffering from dependency, left an
estate valued at $29,lO valuation
No will being left the property viii
Mills Probate court, the property go
ing to the widow and two sons
Lawrence w. and Charles ID. Mera.
The property consists of 1870 acres
worth $2S,000 AID 81 100 in personal
property.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Advertisement in Japan.

Some Japanese advertisements pos.
sess a wealth Of imagery unknown to
the Western advertiser. A Toxic
draper announced that Our goods
are sent to customers houses WITH
the speed Of a shot from rife"
A large store displayed poster in
scribed why not visit our shops?
We can satisfy every possible want
OF yours. Every one of our assistants
Is as cvmplaisant and obliging as a
father who seeks to dispose Of a
dowerless daughter. You will De az
welcome as q ray OF Sunshine coming
after day of ceaselcss rain. Tit
Uits,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
SOCIETY NOTES

~ "
Two hundred people attended the
annual picnic Of Florence Rebekah
Lodge last evening at Mckinley Park.
The guests left town on the 3 so car
and went to the park, where a social
time was held. At 1880 o'clock a
sumptuous picnic supper was served
dance was held in the dancing pa
yilion. The guests returned to town
late in the evening. having spent a
very enjoyable time.
q 4, 4
Mrs. Donald J. Mcleod entertained
thirty guests at her home on the north
bluff Tuesday afternoon with bridge
party in honor of Mrs. Hugh Leland,
who will leave for Chicago to make
her future home in a few days. The
tables were placed on the veranda and
in the living room which were beau
iifully decorated with hollyhocks,
sweet peas and calypsos. Late in the
afternoon dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
- =. r
The members of Ottawa Lodge No
Al, Odd Fellows, will hold an installa
ton of officers who were elected at
the first meeting in June on Thursday
evening, July 3. in the Odd Fellows
Hall.
q
Miss Florence Hanna entertained
twenty guests at a picnic supper al
Starved Rock Sunday evening, in
honor of Miss Mary Lathrop Of Rock
ford, who is the guest of Miss Mar
garet Yentzer. The party made the
trip to the park by auto, taking theil
picnic supper with them, They re
! turned home late in the evening.
., g q
Miss Sarah Taylor entertained al
her home on East Main street this
afternoon with an informal bridge
party in honor of Miss Margaret Vent
ger and her two house guests, Miss
Mary Lathrop of Rockford ana Miss
Hope Neidig of North Dakota. Foul
tables were in play during the after
noon. Dainty refreshments We're scrv
ed by the hostess
j. Z, j.
The regular monthly meeting of The
child welfare organization will be hell
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock in tn,
home advisers rooms on the fourth
floor of the court house The meet
ing will be an important one, and al
members of the organization are urge'
to attend.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01


and light wines containing less than
~ per cent of alcohol may be sold
is on the ground that in the national
statutes there is nothing defining an
intoxicating liquor in percentages
In Illinois, with its serach and sez-
ure law, an Intoxicating liquor is de-
fined as one containing more than
onehalf Of / per cent of alcohol
Illinois therefore is dry territory
under the national amendment.
Liquor containing more than the
/ amount specified in the search and
seizure bill cannot be sold in Hi
nois.
This summary give sthe conten-
lions Of the dry forces.
"Wets" Seek LoophoIe.
The "Wets' admit the first state
ment is correct, bat plan to marshal
their best legal talent and seek a
loophole.
The dry position is the result Of
an opinion by Capt. Frank b. Ebbert,
general counsel for the Ant-Saloon
league Of Illinois, made public last
night after a statement came from
Washington to the effect Attorney
General Palmer had decided on a
policy of noninterference, for the
time being with beer and light wines.
The Ebert opinion was as follows:
In answer 10 the report that A
Mitchell Palmer attorney general OF
the United States. has advised that
pending the outcome Of certain suits
started by New York brewer the
federal government will not prosecute
the sales Of light wine and beer, pro
yiAed the beverage does not contain
more than "a per cent of alcohol
Illinois Not Affected.
Under the war time prohibition
act the entire nation becomes dry
territory at midnight, June 80, 1919
The attorney general decision would
have no bearing whatever in Illinois
for il The state becomes dry territOr,
and it does under the war tim,
act-the search and seizure act be
comes effective and under this ac
liqG0rs containing more than one
h1t Of one per cent OF alcohol ar,
prohibited.
III the Palmer statement is cor
rect as announced" said Z. ]. Davis
superintendent of the Anti-salool
leagdo in Chicago. at will mean W.
will zee no aid from thp federal pov
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
INCREASED COST IN
COURT RECORDS IS
ORDERED BY STATE

Under the new state law. effective
today, an increase of ~ will be made
by Circuit Court WitZeman for the fiji,
ing of law and chancery cases, while
in chancery eases a charge Of 20 cents
hundred words will also be made for
certified copies of proceedings, with
- cents per hundred words for record
ing DEGREES
The new schedule of fees as fixed
by law is:
Confessions 800
Appeals ....... ........... 400
Habcas corpus ....,.......,.. 800
transcript Cf iudgment...... 500
Eminent domain .............. 2o.0O
Each tract assessed ......... 1000
All other law cases. ........... 1000
Divorce and separate mante-
nance cases ................- 1910
Partition 49,. ................. 1o.0W
All other chancery cases. ...... 1860
1 Remaining fee same as original
suit
Alias executions ....,....,..... LOO
Issuing rracedendo ......... %
| Certificates ....- ...,........... %
| Certified copies Of proceedings,
per 100 words. ................ 20
/ Making record, per TOO WordsS.. 80
! Comparing records. for each 100
l. words ...,... ........,...... 10
/ Recording DEGREES, reports. etc.,
nor 1UH words lD
| For each appearance, defendant
or defendants, respondent or
respondents, appellee or APP
nellees ...... ............ 100
Where suits are dismissed without
trial at the term in which process is
made returnable one-half fling fee is
made returnabe after costs are paid.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
The ITO Kinds Of Wilson's.

There are two kinds OF widows,
grass and sod. The sod species, some
times known as the common or gar.
den variety Of widow, is relieved OF
the burden Of a spouse. TIE grass
widow has a husband on her hands,
but cannot put said hands upon him.
Case and Comment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Corked!

A nervous old lady, on getting into
a train, discovered that Il hOrrid man
rith a gun was in the corner seat. II
nope that thing is not loaded" she
said. Eyes. ma'am, it is" said the
man. "Howcyer, I will insert this
cork in the muzzie. There! quite safe
noW."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Sneakers Sors Throat,

"Clergyman's sore throat" is, accord
Ing to DIR. John ]. Levbarg of New
YORK, due to an Incorrect method OF
breathing, which causes the speaker
or singer 90 use his muscles incorrectly
and thus overt0X the throat. The
proper way to breathe is to use the
diaphragm ana the lower ribs, keep
ing the upper chest full Of air.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Announcements.

Dr. Guy r. Karr, who served the
last two years as dental surgeon with
the 120th Infantry. announces that on
July 9Th he will reopen his office for
the general practice of dentistry at
his formed location, suite 30l Central
Life Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
John BarIeycorn.

J. stood for John,
The name of a reverend saint.
b. for old Barley,
IT was. but Il amt.
c. was for corn,
As ii chung to the cob,
Answering every purpose,
And did well its job.
He was in an awful condition
In at least four dozen states,
And died Of prohibition
And lingering waits.
Yes, John Barleycorn
Is the name Of the dead.
He was placed in his grave
This June, when couples are wed,
As for John,
Some one will pick up the name,
But what will become
OF corn and barley as grain?
Old John Barleycorn,
All his life raised the dickens,
And as conclusion for the grain,
Just feed ii to the COWS and chicl
ems. r.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Carriers Easter Remembrance 5

Ralph Caldwell, a rural mail carrier,
was delighted with his Easter rcmem-
brances, consisting of 1888 eggs. AS
he went over his route he found the
eggs in the mail boxes. In two in
stances the hens accompanied the
eggs.--Indianap0iis News.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
LONG CONFIRMED
AS CUBAN ENVOY

Washington. July 1.-The senate
THIS afternoon confirmed the nomina
tidn of Boaz Long Of New Mexico to
be- envoy to Cuba.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01

b" volume until the conclusion of the
war and until The president proclaims
the rehabilitation Of the the army
corr!ote.'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Attention, Veterans.

lMuster-in meeting of S. c. Earl Pos
nhxt Saturday at o'clock !. m. AL
members are urged 70 attend.
T. WILLIAM JENCKS, COmdr.
L. M. CHAMBERLAIN, Adjt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Happiness in Cheerfulness.

The mind that Is cheerful in It's pres.
ent state VIII be avorse to all solici.
tude as to the future. and will meet
the bitter occurrences of life with o
placid smilc.-1Iorace.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Cafeteria Dinner.

A cafeteria dinner will be served by
the Utopian Club at the First NJ \.
Church. beginning at II o'clock a. m,
on July 4.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
lAl- HAS
lar RECORD

son for pride in
being felt today by
/ officials and EN-
ord shown by the
months of bust
semi-annual meet
directors il was
Tx sold during the
rmpaiens $1,533,7o0
20 in War Saving :
@s,---.
monumental task
ra employees were
Awhile the rushes
|rsons. a third OF
iealt through the
tuition while buy.
this patriotic sery'
ght up 81, G36, 000 of
of certificates of in
out by the govern
tie the program the
its employees over.
came back to bet,
~ had before they
, records of service
our who were in the
IIaeberle, Elmer An
Milligan and Ray
oday they are back
as part of an organ
one employees.
leeting last night IT
re- $50, 900 out of the
profits and add that
rplus. This brings
as against a
900. The una.
r thee action now
$3,111,945.57.
; a new position
was announced to.
ieary is elevated to
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Just az Cood--No.

Only one Hockaday for painting
kitchens and bathrooms.
WILLIS w. WILCOX, phone 364-I.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
buzz INTO
AIRS IN MEXICO

July 1.-Investigation
fairs by the foreign rela'
lee is asked by a resOlu-
ID in the senate today by
! of Utah. The resolution
|ndreds of millions of dol
Ees have been suffered by
Hens in Mexico and that
Nhave not been adjusted
Nj Mexican government.
lion was referred to the
bns committee.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
COUNTY CLERK PENS
EMBAL MING LOTION
FOR OIL J. BARLEYCORN

What could be more worser on the
night of June 80 than to be a politician
of almost national renown and in a
hospital on your back al the same
time? There really amt no sucn
thing, and this is attested by County
Clerk Thomas Ferguson, who is con
yalescing in St Marys Hospital at
Streator froni a bad attack Of stomach
trouble.
County Clerk Tom, who blossOmed
forth today as the poet laureate of the
court house, expresses himself glibbly
enough in rhymathic effusion as an
embalming lotion for o Johnny Bar
leycorn. Maybe the stomach has some
thing to do with it. They do say dys
pepsia has that effect But here's
what he popular clerk has to remark
about the deceased ]. b. Its tenor
wouldn't indicate much of Toms true
spirits:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
AGO MARKETS

rket report furnished to
ader-Journai by W. l.
Der OF Chicago Board OF
lev building, phone 104i
Il Lamson Bros. & Co..
N7a Isl 1.7lh 1.7Sh
|75 1.77h LIS 1.76%
6SN 69H 671a G7h
|6SA 69h G7% 67%
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
Notice..

be-, Willis Academy,
uly 4 night.
fye-piece orchestra.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01

TRY THE FREE DER-JOI'RNAh
WANT-AnS FOR QUICK RESULTS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01

han Flag Notice!
sal. Lincoln School, 1870
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01

The members Of Ottawa Lodge No
A. Odd Fellows, Will hold an installa
ton of officers who were elected 1T
the first meeting in June on Thursday
evening, July 3, in the Odd Fellows
Hall.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE Shavines and kindling.
Call OTTAWA BODY COMPANY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-07-31
STEEL FRAME WORK BLOWN DOWN

The structural iron work of the new
four story building of the Aluminium
Goods company, on Sixteenth street,
was completely wrecked by the wind
storm ON Friday eeyning. All that re-
mains of the steel frame is a tangled
mass of wreckage. One more day would
have completed the erection of the
frame for the big building and it was
then to have been riveted together. The
big beams were held in place by bolts
and for this reason the frame was not
stiff as though it would have been had
the riveting been finished. The acci-
dent happened about 10 o'clock in the
evening and only the watchman was
about the premises,
The size of the new building is 60 by
300 feet and the basement and found
alton wall were damaged very little.
The loss, which can only be esti
mated. will be in the neighborhood of
$500 which is said to be covered by
cyclone insurance. As soon as the in
surance adiusters have completed their
work, the work of salvage will begin.
It is reported that the steel frame will
bc taken apart and returned to Chi
cago where "A new frame will be con-
structed. 1t is thought that the acci-
dent will cause delay of at least three
months in the completion of the build
ing. The big building is an addition to
plant No. of the Aluminium Goods
company and is located on the prop
erty which was purchased of Fred
Schultz & Son The big frame fell with
force that shook the earth for blocks.
Two Rivers Chronicle.