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The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
LIFE INSURANCE.

II has only been a decade or
so since life insurance and life
insurance agents were looked
upon with mistrust by the av-
orage person, but today all that
is changed publicity has played
its bright light upon this form
of investment until a good pol
icv is considered something
highly desirable by tn worlds
shrewdest business me'.
Rich men d. not especially
need life insurance. but they
buv Il. A poor nan simply can
no afford to he without insur-
anrr.
According % life Insurance
s'a'istics tho insured man lives
CT an average ten yeHrs LANCER
than the man who IS not ~
sured. That is worth coNsid.
e-allc. When questioned as to
tno logic Of the statenerr, the
,le Sidcrt Of "A laiyo lif' - sur
a.rN G mrary r'"'i7''
"If a man thinks cpourh of
his family to insure his life he
usually thinks enough of their
welfare TO take care Of his
health. Then the man who is
carving a fair amount Of insu-
rance must form habits of saw
ing, and the knowledge that he
is protecting his family, even
beyond the grave. gives him q
certain peace of mind not en-
joyed by those who have no in
surancc, and peace If mind, as
we all know. makas-For good
health and long life.
Sounds reasonable, daoSn't IL
Remember am not n life in.
surance agent. but let's look q
little further:
Statistice show that lS per.
sons out of twenty fail to make
any provision for old age, and
that ten million women OF
America must work for their
daily bread; that thirty-fom
percent of the widows in this
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
ALL OUR FAULT

Last week The Press printed
under the heading Memories of
Early Days" an article from the
pen of Mrs. Victoria B. Har-
pending. The "slug" for her
signature in some way was sep
arated from the type anl was
not noticel until the paper was
printed. We appreciate these
letters and would like to have
one every week.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Prof. J. B. McNeely. teacher
of the Jackson school and Trus-
tee c. F. Beavers have made
school improvements with the
money received from a recent
box supper by erecting a neat
and substantial portico in front
of the school house. and are 60
ing to place a combined teach
er's table and desk in the school
room. The teacher and trus-
tee have other plans in view for
further improvement that they
hope to complete during the
present term.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
AGED CITIZEN DIES

Uncle Hiram Ford, an aged
and well known resident. four
miles north of Marion on the
Fords Ferry road, died last Fri
day and was buried Sunday at
Pilot Knob.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
COUNTY DECLAMATORY
CONTEST

Crittenden county's first Ru-
raj School Declamatory Contest
was held in the auditorium of
the Marion school last Friday
evening.
The county is organized in
four educational divisions and
preliminary contests had been
previously held in the different
divisions of the county and in
each division a gold and silver
medal had been awarded for
the best defamation.
The winners in the division
contests were brought together
by the county committee, con-
sisting of the officers of the diff
ferent educational divisions, to
compete for the County Medal,
the winners of the gold medals
in the division contests compet-
ing for the county gold medal
and the winners of the silver
medals competing for the Sec
ond county medal.
The contestants in the first
or gold medal contest were Miss
Jewell Graves of Forest Grove
school, winner of the gold medal
in the contest of Division II.
which was held at Hurricane
several weeks ago; Miss Dora
Roberts of Sugar Grove school
winner of gold medal in Divis-
ion "; and Carl Phillips of
Gladstone, winner of the gold
medal in Division III. The
teachers of these three bright
young people whose speeches
were credit, not only to them
selves, their teachers and their
school but to the county as we'll
were Miss Emma Terry, Miss
Ruby Dean and Miss Mamie
Miller.
No one could say that either
of the contests was a one sided
affair. It was really a contest
and the winner of each deserved
the highest compliments on
winning for the simple fact that
the race was close.
In the second contest the first
speaker was Miss Nellie Walker
from Olive Branch school. win
ner of the silver medal in Div
ision w and the other speaker
was Miss Melba Duvall of Sem
mary school. winner of the sill
yer medal in Division III. The
teachers of these two young
ladies who made such a splendid
showing were Miss Anna Stem
bridge and Mr.. A. A. Fritts.
Miss Marie Moore. winer of the
second medal in the Division II
contest was unable to be pres
ent ON account of an injury sus-
tained a few days ago in being
thrown from a horse.
All five of the young people
seemed perfectly at ease on the
stage and the audience, which
was one of the largest ever as
sembled in the school auditor
ium showed its interest and ap-
probation by continued ap-
plause.
The medal of the first contest
was awarded to Master Carl
Phillips, the little nine-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Phillips, who gave James Whit
comb Riley's Bear Story {"
The winner of the second con-
test was Miss Melba Duvall,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Billie
Duvall, who gave Naughty
Zell."
Music for the contest was
furnished by the Marion High
School Orchestra, and needless
to say the music was no small
feature of the program.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
NOTICE

There will be a farmers meet
ing held at Oakland school house
Friday night, January %, 1920
for the purpose of establishing
a farm bureau and to create q
greater spirit in our agricul-
tural life. All tobacco grow
ers are urged to be present.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
TEACHERS GRATEFUL

The teachers of Divisions II,
III and w wish to express their
sincere appreciation to the citi.
zens Of Marion for the loyal
support given the County Con.
test on January 18th.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
PROMINENT FAMILY
MOVES AWAY

Mr.. J. A. Carnahan and
family, who formerly occupied
the brick dwelling above the
county Jail have moved to Mt.
Vernon, Illinois. to make their
home.
Mr.. Carnahan was previously
a prominent farmer of the
Crayne neighborhood. His son
Pearson was employed in a To-
cal garage.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
THE SCHOOLS

If the educational reform
movement which is sweeping
over our state is to accomplish
what it should the people must
be aroused and their interest
and assistance enlisted. Here
are some facts taken from a
State Department of Education
bulletin that should receive
most thoughtful consideration
by every citizen. How much
longer will the schools continue
to be last in our interest and
support?
Kentucky has only $40 I'M
vested in school property for
each child of school age. The
average so invested in the
United States is S55. The
three states north of us aver
age S76.
Kentucky expends a total of
$9.76 per pupil in school age
for education. The average for
the United States is S22. 76.
while the average for the three
states across the Ohio river is
S27 go.
Kentucky only pays $lS Sc
for teaching, per pupil in at
tendance. The average for the
same in the United States is
500. 76, and the average in the
three states mentioned above
is S24 Sc.
Kentucky's per capita wealth
is SOFT. The per capita wealth
for the United States is Sl965.
That for Ohio. Indiana and Illi-
nois averages S2,l24. Are our
schools below standard because
we are poor, or are we poor be-
cause our schools are below
standard?
Kentucky's average rank in
the counts which indicate school
efficiency, enrolment, average
attendance, length of term, and
holding power, is 40th from the
top, 9Th from the bottom, in the
list of states.
Marion Graded School has
just introduced the Palmer
method of writing. The ole
copy book method has long age
proved its inadequacy. With
this system of writing the hant
writing of the pupils will be
greatly improved. Mr.. l.. A
Lockhard the Representative,
and travelling instructor of tn,
A. N. Palmer Co. was in oul
school Monday teaching botl
the pupils and teachers and as
sistipg in starting the system
correctly. He will visit Nor
garfield, Henderson and Owens
boro and then return to Mariol
to give additional help and in
struction. The school will b
greatly benefited by this pro
gressive step.
W. II. Collins. financia
agent for the Kentucky Chill
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23

For Sale-Thoroughbred Du-
rocs, three months old pigs.
pedCrees furnished. Jas. Alex
Hill, phone 1852, Marion, KY
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23

LOST h0G-Male hog, VT.
90 or GO lbs, red, registered. B.
r. Burton, Repton, Ky, rt. /.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23

Marion School congratulates
both the teachers and pupils
who were responsible for the
great success of the first Crit
tenden County Declamatory
Contest. An excellent start
has been made and let this con-
test be an example for others to
follow. Marion School was glad
to help in any way possible and
appreciated the opportunity to
furnish auditorium, medals and
music, and fill its spacious au-
ditorium with a magnificent
audience. Both pupils and
teachers worked faithfully in
arousing interest and selling the
tickets. Let us have a County
Contest every year.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23
V. 0. Chandler,
Sheriff Of Crittenden County.

est of that institutions finan-
cial campaign. Marion Graded
and High Schools will do their
part to help this worthy and
noble carses They will 60 lover
the top" in the next few days.
The Crittenden press., 1920-01-23

W. II. Collins. financial
agent for the Kentucky Chill
dren's Home Society visited our
school last week in the inter-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09

very decent sort OF n world after Hll?"
"And still"-she returned to the
charge-'you haven't told me what YOU
mean to do, since you refuse my help"
II mean" he asserted cheerlully ITO
sit here until some kind-hearted person
fetchcS me II stick To serve ns cmorgen-
cy staff. Then | shall make shift to
hohble to your motor boat and thank
YOU very kindly for felrying me home"
She shook her head In dainty annoy
nnce, then, light footed, harted from
sight round the side of the bathhouse.
Presently she rcappeared dragging an
eight-fOot pole. He rose on one foot
nnd tested the staff With his weight.
"Twill do" he decided. And thank
you very much"
But even with its aid, his progress
toward the boat necessarily consumed
a tedious time. 1t WAS Impossible to
favor the injured foot to any great ex-
tent. He made little or no attempt TO
converse while in motion, SO she had
plenty Of opportunity to make up her
mind about him.
If her eyes We're a reliable index.
she found him at least interesting. A.
times their expression was engmAtic
beyond any reading. Again they
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Office of
BURLINGTON G. QUINCY
RAILROAD COMPANY

lb<AllIto.h) 1AJMl AN
Chicago, H., Nov. 5, 1920
TO STOCKHOLDERS:
NOTICE is hereby given that a spe-
Cal meeting of the stockholders of the
Chicago, Burlington &c Quincy Railroad
the Company, 5i1 West jackson Boule-
ward, Chicago, Illinois, at ii O'Clock A;
NJ. on January goth, 1921, to consider and
act upon the following questions:
% Executing and delivering to the
First National Bank of the city Of New
tees, a first and retunding mortgage
conveying to said Trustees the railroads
and the equipment thereon, franchises
and other properties appurtenant thereto
and connected herewith, and other
properties of the Company, and assign
ing to and plodging with said Trustees
certain stocks and other properties; said
mortgage to be in the form substantial
~ as approved at a meeting OF the
Board of Directors of the Company on
the Goth day of October, 1870, and to
secure the bonds of the Company to be
issued from time to time Hereunder
and for the purposes therein stated ana
in accordance herewith, but limited so
that the amount thereof at any one time
outstanding. together with all prior debt
Of the Company after deducting there.
from the amount of all bonds reserved
to retire prior debt at or before natur-
ltN, snail not exceed three uintS the par
value of the then outstanding capital
stock of the Company; said mortgage
and the bonds to be issued hereunder
and secured thereby to be dated Feb
ruary |, 1921; said bonds to be payable
on the lst day of February, 1871 and
10 bear such rate Of interest and to be
redcemabe or not redcemable accord
ngly as may he determined by the
Board of Directors at the time Of the
issuance of the various series thereun-
der as in said mortgage provided
(2) Increasing the capital stock of the
Company from l,10S,3ol shares OF the par
value of $4,000 each to lT0S, 39l shares
Of par value of $4,000 each such ad-
ditonal shares to be issued and distrih-
uted as a dividend to stockholders in
proportion to their ownership of record
upon n date to be hereafter fixed by the
Board of Directors.
go Approving the resolutions Of tho
Board of Directors adopted at said meet
ing on the Goth day of October 1922, au-
thorizng, subject to the approval OF the
stockholders, the aforesaid increase In
the capital stock Of the Company and
the creation Of the aforesaid bonded
indebtedness to be secured by said pro-
posed first and refunding mortgage.
The transfer books will be closed at
three o'clock p. NJ on Monday. Deem
her co. 1920. and will be reopened at ten
o'clock A. M. on Friday, January q,
1921.
DIRECTORS,
Il. T. Rowland,
Secretary.
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SYNOPSIS.
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Observation-Disclosures
Copyright By Louis Joseph Vance

CHAPTER Tod by three doctors
that he has but six months to live Hugh
Whitaker returns TO his club To find that
eis afianced has Tilted him. His friend
Peter Stark persuades him to plan
South sea cruise.
CHAPTER 1I-whitaker runs away
from Peter and registers In an obscure
mistake to the room OF Mary ladislas,
who has run away with and been de-
serted by q chauffeur named Morton.
Whitaker prevents Mary's suicide
CHAPTER III-Whitaker marries the
girl. provides for her financial future and
sends her back TO New York Peter finds
him at tho railway station.
CHAPTER Iv-peter and whitaker go
TO tho South seas where Whitaker re-
covers from his malady. The yacht. with
Peter and all hands. Ia lost at sea while
down with the vessel is ashore He be-
comes wealthy under the name OF Nor
ton and six years later g,ses home to New
York and meets his fovmcr partner.
Drummond, who IS engaged to he mar
RED to q celebrated actress, Sara Law,
and also meets Max. Saras theatrical
manager.
CHAPTER Vat the theater Whitaker
discovers In Sara Law the Mary Ladislas
Rhom he married six years before.
CHAPTER vI-while Whitaker ia try
'rg to get an interview with his wife he
hears OF Drummond's suicide.
CHAPTER vII-Martin Ember. retired
detective. calls on Whitaker and tells
aim Sara Laws stage history She is
called The Destroying Angel" because
pefore Drunmond's suicide three men
osd loved her and one by ono they
aied' Embcr thinks Drummond still
alive.
CHAPTER V1Ir-Whitaker's Win ny
letter proposes divo1ce. Drummond's a..
counts show that ne has stolen the es-
tate left for Mary's use by Whitaker
when he left Kew York. An attempt by
IN unknown to murder Whitaker Is
made,
CHAPTER rX-Fmber takes Whitaker
DOWN to his seaside bungalow and returns
20 town. Whitaker chases a night PROV
Ter.
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The sun and stars do not depend for
their heat on contraction, but on some
vast reservoir Of suhatornic energy.
The sun can stilI maintain its output
of heat for 5000 1000 3o of years, and
it must dat" back 10 time 50 remote
that there is no practical limit To esti.
mates Of the age Of The cArth.-LondOn
Times.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09

seemed openly perpleXed. At all
times they were Warily regardful. once
she sighed quietly with II passing look
of sadness of which he was wholly
"Odd--about that fellow" he OBJ
served during halt. Il was sure he
was Drummond-unti | saw
''Drummond !"
Friend of mine You don't
by any chance know Drummond, do
your
'Tve heard the nnme."
"You must have. Supposed to have
committed suicde-jumpcd off Wash
lngton bridge week before he was to
marry Sara Law, the actress? =.
may as we'll tell you--ts no secret,
although only a few people know it
Ember saw Drummond, or thinks he
did, alive in the flesh, good half-hour
after the time of his reported suicide"
"How very curious" There was
tory interest in the comment. "Are
you ready to 60 on?'
And another time, when they were
near the boat:
When 10 you expect Mr.. Embcr?"
asked the girl.
Tonight, probnbly.'
"I shall be glad to see him." said
the girl IN what Whitaker thought Il
Ci'IonS tore "Plpnse tell him will
YOU? Don't forget"
IF that's the way you feel about
h be tempted to wire him
NJ fn nae.'
"A psurd y she laughed.
Wien finally they came to the end
o. the dock, he paused. considering the
tire, foot drop to the deck of the mo-
tor boat. III it weren't low tide :"
h. explained, crestfallen.
But. since it is low tide you'll have
to let ME help you again" the girl re-
torted. jumping lightly but surely to
the 60 kpit.
She 'urnel and offered him hand,
eyes o. nclng with gay malice.
Ills. all men. you must turn to a
womuU in The end--howevcr brave your
strut
"Ob It's that way, is It? Thank you,
but | ilncy can manage. -....
ITO be continued.)
FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09

"Oh, / say" he protested fcebly
Don't say anything" she replied
shortly. I'm very strong-quite able
to help you to the boat. Please don't
consider me at oil just see if we can't
manage this way"
He endeavored to withdraw his arm
an effort rendered futile by her cool,
firm grasp on his fingers.
Please she said--nOt altogether
patiently.
this incredible situation certain pi-
Quancy, definitely provocative, tran
scending the claims his injury made
upon his interest. Last night for the
first time he had seen this woman.
and from distance had thought her
desirable; now. within twelve hours,
he found himself with an arm round
her neck
And then suddenly she turned her
head and Intercepted his whoe-hearted
stare. For n thought wonder gim-
mered In the violet eyes; then they
flashed dlsconcertingly; finally they
became utterly cold and disdainfu.
'Well?" she demanded In frlgld
voice.
He looked away In complete confu-
sion, and felt his face burning to the
temples.
Il beg your pardon" he mumbed I'M
happily.
He essnyed to walk. Twenty feet
and more Of trencherous, dry, yielding
sand separated them from the flight Of
steps that assembled the bluff. It
proved no easy journey.
The stairway accomplished he
limped to wooden seat and sat down
with much grim decision in his man
ner. But he mustered a smile to meet
her look Of concern, and shook his
head
Thus far and no farther"
"Oh. but you must not be stubborn ="
II mean to be-horrid stubborn. In
fact. don't mind warning you that
there's a famous strain of mule in the
Whitaker makeup"
She was. however. not to be divert
ed; and her fugitive frown bespoke I'M
patience, If he were any Judge.
What | wished to convey was SIM
ply my Intention no longer to bear my
masculine weight upon women--ei
ther you or any Ather woman
A smile contended momentnrily with
the frown, and triumphed brilliantly.
II mean to ask YOU he said DELHI
erately. "to whom am l indebted-?"
To his CONSERVATION the smile van
ished, as though cloud had sailed be-
fore the sun. Doubt and something
strongly resembling ncredulty in
formed her glance.
DO you mean to say you cont
know" she demanded after moment.
Surely Mr.. Ember must have told
your
"Ember seemed to be laboring under
the misrepresentation that the Flske
place was without tenant"
"Oh!" Her tone was thoughtful.
HAS he gone back to town."
was the plausible excuse he advanced
for deprlving himself Of my exclusive
society"
II see." she nodded see :"
But aren't you going to tell me?
Or ought to prove my human lntelli-
gence by assuming on logical grounds
that you're Miss Fiske?'
III you please" she murmured her
intent gaze seeking the distances of
the sea.
Then that's settled" he pursued in
Nccents Of satisfaction. "You are Miss
Fiske--Chrlstian name at present I'm.
known to deponent. And We arc neigh
bors. DO you know, think this a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09
SOUTHBOUND.


Inbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Grand Ridge. Mckinley Park
and Strcator in a, m, So, 1855. 1855.
II So. In p, m, 30, 8 s., 5:55, 500.
HOO
b-Jolict, daily except Sundays and
holidays. ...,.
c-Morris.
d-Ladd.
Princeton.
g-Ladd. daily except Sundays and
holidays.
MIA Sale.
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAVE
MONEY.
TICKET OFFICE OPEN FROM $40
A. NJ, TO 1875 +. NJ.
TICKET FARES TO
CHICAGO
Via Joliet, H., and Chicago a Joliet
Electric Railway:
$500 9 Round W On, $l.S5
(Return trip limited to ten days.
FAST FREIGHT SERVICE.
Phone Agents for Full 'oiormat'cns
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WANTED

WANTED-Experien blacksmith
On vehicle or automobile work:
steady employment; open shop. W. 4.
FRAZIER & CO., Aurora. Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09
EASTBOUND.

EASTBOUND.
Eastbound cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Marscilles. Seneca. Morris.
Mnooka, Rockdae and Joliet. Ill. in
a. m. $40, b6;35. 7:55, 9:55, 11:55.
In p, m. 1855, b2:55, 1856. 1855, $50,
sos, ll:05.
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PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE of household goods.
To be held sos Nebraska street.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, at . O'Clock
sharp.
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WANTED -- An experienced car
washer; must be able to drive cars
CONDE MOTOR SUPPLY CO., o.
taWa, Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09
PUBLIC SALES
The following public sales in the
county are being advertised:

Horses, cows, chickens, farm nipple.
ment, household goods, Thursday. Nov.
II. at 10 a. m, on David NJ Hall farm,
Y miles northeast Of Ottawa, on Day
ton road.
f. NJ. FRAZIER.
MRS. DAVID NJ. HALL.
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WESTBOUND.

Wcstbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Utica, La Sale, Peru. Spring
Valley, Ladd. DePue, Bureau. Prince.
ton in a. IN. fJ: 55, g6:50, 1875. 1855.
dl0:55, f11:55. In p. m. fl55. 1856.
"a; 50, f5;55, k7:55, k9 So, mi ;35.
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COTTAGE OR SALE-lnquire Tom
Smurr.
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FOR SALE
FAR s.

FOR SALE-15 acres, we'll improved.
near Ottawa, $500; half by Feb. IL,
balance easy terms. An ideal place.
w. b. Pussy, Central Life Bldg.
Phone 10i2-R.
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Professional Cards
Or. e. 4. KELLY
DENTIST

UTNTVST,
1925 Columbus st.. Ottawa, Iii
All work guaranteed first class
ONCE hours 8 a. IN. to 1880 p. m
Sunday hours 3 to II.
Phone 225-Y.
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FOR RENT-Furnishcd fiat OF five
rooms in Colwell Block La Sale St.
VIM COlWell.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09

CHAPTER Vat the theater Whitaker
discovers In Sara Law the Mary Ladislas
whom he married six years before.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-11-09

CHAPTER VI-While Whitaker ia try
rg to get an interview with his wife he
hears OF Drummond's suicide.
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BARGAIN--10,0 CO to
10000 acres general grain, stock
and fruit farming land close to St.
Louis, Mo; cut size to suit; wonder
full bargain. Write JOHN GODFREY,
Crescent Court, Louisville, Ky.