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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
SHERIFF LOCATES
STILL
AT SEAT0NVILLE.
,CONFiScATES 200 BOTTLES AND
EIGHT QUARTS OF WHISKY,
ALONG WITH STILL, QUANTITY
OF LABELS AND IMITATION
REVENUE STAMPS.

Princeton, H., July 2S.--Concealed
in two abandoned miners cottages at
Seatonville, Len d. Spaulding, the
sheriff and two of his deputies dis
covered "moonshine' still which Is
believed to be the source Of large
a complete bottling outfit along with
vicinity as bonded goods,
The sheriff confscated the still ana
a stamp evidently meant to be an iml
200 quart bottles, eight gallons of
whisky, quantity Of labels, corks, col
oring and corrugated wrapping paper.
The raid was made shortly before
midnight by the sheriff, who was ac-
companied by Deputies Fred Dunbar
and AXel Dahlgren. There was no
one about the plant when the officers
arrived, but several hours after cart
ing the conhscated liquor and para
phernala to Princeton, the sheriff
made another visit to the place and
found a big Cadillac car in front Of
the two houses, which are located
east of the old company store on the
hill.
Albert ("Beanie') Olson and Ernest
Hartig, owners Of the car, We're ques
toned by the sheriff and denied any
connection with the "moonshine'
plant. Their statements did not com
pletely satisfy the sheriff. He return
ed to Seatonville later with State
Attorney Carey r. Johnson to make a
further investigation, and, it has been
intimated at the court house, intor'
nations may be filed in the County
Court against Olson and Hartig,
charging them with manufacturing
liquor in prohibition territory.
The sheriff obtained the clew which
led to the discovery of the still
through confessions made by men
picked up here for drunkenness. Sew
eral of them told the shelf they had
obtained their booze at SeatOnville 1t
vacant house near the mine After
several scouting trips to the village
the sheriff finally discovered the loca
ton of the still and planned the raid
which was successfully carried out
Sunday night.
In one of the vacant buildings there
was a telegraph instrument installed
but what significance it played in the
moonshine operations the sheriff has
not been able to figure out. Olson is
said to be telegraph operator.
The labels found in the plant bore
stamp evidently meant to be an inn
tation of a revnue stamp, which, tC
gether with the colOring and the cor
rugated wrapping paper, has led the
local Offices to believe that the boot
leggers were passing the 'moonshine
off as bonded whisky, This may bring
the federal officers into the case and
result in serious charges.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
INTERURBAN STARTS
FIGHT ON BUS LINE

The Chicago, Ottawa & peOrit rail
way Tuesday filed suit for an in
junction in the Circuit court at Prince
ton against Donald Cahill and Donald
j. Bernardo, Ladd taxi men, who have
been operating bus line between
Laid, Spring Valley and La Sale,
The attorneys for the interurban line
base the suit upon the claims that The
taxi men have no franchise and failed
to apply to the Public Utilities Com
mission for a certificate of convent
ence and. necessity.
In the declaration on file with the
circuit clerk, the railroad company,
through their attorneys, Duncan &
O'Conor, of Ottawa allege that since
June I, 1921, Cahill and Bernardo
have been operating motor buses for
the transportation of passengers, their
route parelling that of the c. o. & p.
from Ladd to Spring Valley to Peru
and La Sale, and that they have also
established a station for loading and
unloading passengers in La Sale a.
cross the street from the interurban
depot 1t is further alleged that the
quantity Of liquor sold recently in this
licate the schedule of the interurban
cars.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
KEITH Pierce Died
UNDER ENEMY FIRE,
NOT FROM ACCIDENT
COMPANY C TOP SERGEANT DE.
MES STORY THAT BUDDY WAS
KILLED WHILE CLEANING GUN
--WOUNDED BY BoCHE SHELL
AND DIED LATER.

The heroic manner in which Pri.
vate Keith Pierce met his death while
fighting with members of "Ottawa's
own" company in France during a big
battle near Aeinse, France, was told
yesterday by some Of his buddies who
visited the Free Trader-Journal. With
unshed tears in their eyes the men
spoke with reverence in their voices
of the manner in which Pierce lived
and died victim of a Boche shell.
The fatal accident occurred at the
left of Verdun, on Hill No 80, which
adjoins Dead Mans Valley" during
the thckest Of the fighting, on Sept.
Is, 1918 Six or eight of the members
of Company c gathered together in
the front line trenches during lull
in the fire from the Huns big guns
and started picking coolies off their
shirts. The conversation led to the
observation of the Germans.
THE Boche had better get better
observation or they had better quit,
said Private Pierce.
1--WE had better move on or we Will
have some shells coming over here,
remarked First Sergeant Jerome
Heath, starting to move away.
Just at that moment the rim Of big
German shell exploded and fell di
rectly between the feet Of Private
Pierce, inficting nineteen wounds in
his body.
He was carried to the first aid sta
ton, but he was so badly wounded
they could do nothing for him there
so they ordered him removed to field
hospital 1873, his comrades stated. He
lived for fifteen days, dying as ltC
lived, they say, without single
whimper.
Cheerful to the end, he stated a
one time that the Germans did no
have shrapnel enough to kill me, any
way and on another occasion tha
the BOche did not even kill all the
coolies"
The accomplishing manner il
which Pierce met his death was the
cause of admiration among the mem
ers of Company c., who were accus
toned to see heroes fall victims Of
the Huns bullets. The erroneous &C
count of his death as published in thu
/ Free Trader-Journal at the time tn
telegram was received stating tina
his remains had been received in New
York and were to be sent home TO
burial was given by relative who hat
evidently been misinformed as to tn,
manner he met his death. The stor
published above was given by com
rades who were at his side when tn
shell exploded.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
START CAMP IGN
TO STOP USE: OF ONE
AUTO HEADLIGHT
INVESTIGATORS FROM SECRE-
TARY OF STATES OFFICE Or
DER POLICE TO MAKE AUTOS
USE TWO LIGHTS ON CITY
STREETS.

A campaign on automobile drivers,
forcing them to strictly obey all auto
mobile ordinances Of the city and drive
their cars with both headlights lighted
at night time, instead of only one as
has been the case in the past, was
launched yesterday by local police.
Chief of Police James Grove has
started with determination in mind,
to stop all violations by careless
drivers.
Harry c. Cox, investigator and a
deputy sent out by Louis l.. Emmer-
son Of Springfield, together with two
aids, aided local authorities in the
launching of the campaign. Con
tinuously throughout the day owners
and drivers of automobiles were given
their final warning and in the future
will be arrested and heavily fined for
any traffic violations which they
might make. A long list of regula-
tons will be enforced from now on.
Last night various drivers with
only one headlight lighted on their
auto were stopped and warned no to
violate the ordinance in the future.
The drivers promised to have both
lights it, Aso everal were stopped
who were slightly exceeding the speed
INIT in the loop district, Throughout
the city limits ears are prohibited to
90 more than eight miles per hour.
Fifteen miles an hour ON highways is
regulated.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
EVANGELICAL CHURCH
TO HOLD EXHIBIT OF
BIBLE SCHOOL WORK

The Illinois avenue L, Ev. church
conducted a daily vacation bible
school for two weeks from July II to
July o.
A good interest was taken in the
school considering this was the first
year it was tried on the west side
of town.
Forty-nne scholars enrolled and
the daily average attendance was
thirty-siX The instructors were Mrs.
Geo. Goodwin, Miss Tile Mecken-
stock, Mrs Fred Hanna and Milton
Howard with the pastor assisting.
The book studied by the older class
was Evangelical Teacher Training,
the regular teacher training book Of
the United Evangelical church, The
book used in teaching the younger
classes was Gospel Truth for Young
People by James w. Cooper"
About as much time was occupied
in teaching bible truth during the two
weeks of the daily vacation bible
school as the scholars would get in
three or four months Of regular Sun
day school work.
Many different useful and orna-
mental article were made in the craft
department of the school. On Fri
day evening, July 49, a public meeting
will be held in the Illinois avenue
church at which time some OF the
things will be exhibited At the same
time the classes will demonstrate
some of the things learned at the
l.
The public are cordially invited to
this meeting to see the results of the
daily vacation bible school.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
PRINCETON MAYOR SAYS
DRY" AGENTS SOLD OUT

Princeton, ILL.,, July 28.--Declaring
that unquestionably liquor is being
sold in Princeton and the automobiles
laws are being violated with impunity
and he is powerless to stop it because
he has no control over the police force,
Mayor Cunning declared he was tired
of being the goat" Of the admins
tration and would no longer be the tar
get for criticism for the non-enforce-
ment of the laws,
Hereafter, he declared persons who
have criticisms to make of the police
force should make them to Commits
siOper Stickel. head of the department
of public health and safety. Mayor
Cunning also accused federal prohi-
bition agents, who came here last win
ter to investigate local conditions, of
selling out to boOtleggers operating
here.
Booze Sold in Princeton.
During The last three or four weeks
| have had more criticism from citi-
zens of Princeton than any time since
| became mayor of this city, because
of things over which | have no CON
troll" the mayor said as he was about
to adjourn an otherwise quiet and
peaceful meeting. 81 mean by that
the enforcement of the laws he went
on to explain.
There is no question but that
booze is being disposed of in this
city and in large quantities. | have
no disposition to let it go on, in fact,
I brought it to the attention of this
council in conference last winter.
Some of you men thought it was the
duty of the states attorney to enforce
the liquor laws and not the duty of
this council, but the statutes of this
state make it incumbent upon the
mayor to enforce the laws within his
community and the Ant-Saloon
League in bulletins it has recently
sent out, holds the mayors absolutely
responsible for enforcing the liquor
laws in their respective towns.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
S. S. WORKERS MEET AT
GRAND RIDGE SEPT. Is

The executive officers of this Sun
day school district met at the Strea-
!, tor Baptist church Monday evening
" afftf setetlfe date for the district Sun
day school convention as Tuesday,
;. Sept t1S and place as Grand Ridge.
~ IN addition TO planning for the
convention it was decided to hold a
midsummer banquet for the Sunday
school workers in the district This
event will be held in Streator Tues,
day, Aug 10 Il will be served in one
of the churches. but which one has
not been decided
At this meeting it is expected
there will be an outside speaker who
will be a represented of the state
Sunday school association. The COM
mittee appointed to make arrange
ments for the banquet are:
Mrs. William Schoenshoefer, menu,
Mrs. Engle and Mrs. Webel, invita-
tons.
-., Mrs. Strife and Mr. Cleaver, pro-
gram.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
BARNES PRESENT SHOW
BEATS A GREAT RECORD

Surprising itself in magnificence
and brillancy, the popular AL. G..
Barnes wild animal circus is slated
for visit to Ottawa on Tuesday, Aug.
End.
Ever since the organization of the
Barnes Circus more than 25 years ago,
is has been the policy of this now big
Snowman to present to the public a
clean. program, made up of only ami
NAL performers AS consequence the
rarest and the most valuable animals
of the world have been assembled, I'M
til now they number more than one
thousand, and each and everyone has
a circus stunt to do.
1t is from Lewis Carols book of
"Alice in Wonderland" that AL. G..
Barnes has taken his character Alice
for his big feature pageant and trans
planted her into the heart of a real
jungleland, weaving around her as If
by magic not only beautiful setting
but fairy paradise. alice in Jungle
land" will be the title of this charming
opening feature that will be a greater
charmer and natural history study for
young and old.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
ROBERT STRAWN TO
CLAIM LUD|NGTO
GIRL AS HIS BRIDE
OTTAWA RELATIVES LEAVE FOR
MICHIGAN TO BE PRESENT AT
WEDDING OF FORMER WELL
KNOWN OTTAWA YOUNG MAN.

A wedding Of interest to Ottawans
will occur in Ludington, Mich, Tues
day, Aug. 2, when Robert Richey
Strawn, a former well.known Ottawa
boy, and Miss Miriam Warner will be
united in marriage. The marriage
will occur at 8 p. m. at the summer
home of the brides mother, Mrs. Cas-.
sandra Warner. in Ludington, and will
be one of the most important nuptials
taking place in that city this sum
mer.
About fifty guests will be in attend
ance, including Misses Nellie, Zetta
and Lydia Strawn and Gibson +.
Strawn of this city.
After the ceremony and reception
which viii follow Mr.. Strawn and his
bride will leave for an automobile
trip in new machine which the for
mer has just purchased They expect
to take an extended tour of the east
ern and southern states which will
eliminate in De Land, Fla, in the
early fall.
Both the bride and groom are mem.
ers of very prominent families. The
groom Is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore p. StraWn, who formerly re-
sided In Highland Place in this city
A few years ago Mr.. and Mrs, Strawn
disposed of their Ottawa residence
and have since been residing i'll De
Land, Fla, during the winter months
and in Ludington, Mich, in the sum
mer, having homes in both those
cities.
The groom-to-be lived in Ottawa
for many years and has many friends
here He is a University of Illinois
man Since completing his education
he has acted as overseer for his
fathers $50 acre orange grove in Flor.
ida
The bride-to,be is a very charming
and accomplished young lady. Her
mother, like the Strawn family, has
a summer home in LudingtOn and a
winter home in De Land, where she
AND her daughter have been residing
for several years.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
TRI CITIES THEATERS
TO RUN ON OPEN SHOP

Peru, Ill, July 2S-Announcement
Of the adoption of the American plan
of employment by theater managers
Of the Twin Cities was made yester.
day following upon an agreement en-.
tered into by the heads of the va
rious showhouses. The new rule is
to apply to all classiiications of labor
in connection with the theaters, it IS
explained, and is placed in force b.
every house in Peru and La Sale.
At a get-together meeting the man
ayers of the following theaters adopt.
ed the plan: La Sale theater, Ma.
jestic theater, Marquette theater, Co.
lonial theater, Reviera theater Royal
theater
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
INSTALL NEW MEAT
CUTTING MACHINE

A meat cutting machine, the first
in Ottawa, has been installed in the
Chicago Butchers market, Huge quar-
ters Of beef were cut up in a few min.
utes and small loins in a few seconds
in demonstration given this morning
to large audience Every slice of
meat is cut evenly and the machine
does away with practically all hand
ling of meat with hands.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
POURS TURPENTINE ON
BROTHER; LIGHTS IT

~ Detroit, Mich, July 2S.--Herman
Sclhapskf so years of age, a retired
business man is in a hospital here suf-
o4fering from burns that physicians say
r1iiay prove fatal In statement to
police. Schmanski charged that his
1 hEafber~ George Schmanski, poured
fdYpentiet over his clothing during an
argument and lighted a match to it.
George was arrested. The brothers
were business partners for thirty.five
years.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
TURK RESISTANCE is
SHATTERED BY GREEKS

Athens. July 2S--Inrormation from
all sources indicate that resistance
of the Turkish nationalist in Asia
Minor is completely broken, the Greek
official news agency declares in a
statement issued here.
The Turk losses in. killed, wound
ed and prisoners to date are estl
mated at 10000 The Greeks, the
statement says, are constantly press
ing the Kemalists along the road to
Angora.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28

Notice.
Ice cream social. Illinois Avenue
Evangelical shurch tonight, 25c.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-28
SUES TO COLLECT
FOR AUTO REPAIRS

An appeal was taken to the circuit
court this morning by the Auto Serv-
ice Co, of Streator, of case tried in
Justice of the Peace Edward Meyers
court in that city on July IL. The
Auto Co. sued A. L. Marfill to collect
an alleged Indebtedness of s256.45
After hearing the testimony Justice
Meyers dismissed the suit.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17
Bronze Tablet In Memory of Mules Who Died In Battle Be Erected

closely affiliated with similar Euro.
fean ORGANIZATIONS, having the same
name, wiih headquarters 10 swltzer.
land The United States Secretary Of
War suggested that the Red Star might
function for animals Ia much the same
way that the Red Cross had doue for
human beings
Quite promptly letter. we're sent oui
- the various United States army
posts. where army animals were being
held By the government A booklet
entitled First Aid for Army Horses
was also printed These were sent 10
men in the Federal Army who handled
horses. nrequests for IA rsame from
the men or the Commanding Officers
First Aid leaflets 20 the extent Of
over one hundred and fifty thousand
copies have been distributed for army
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17
OLD BANK UNDER NEW
NAME HAS open HOUSE,
Hundreds OF People Inspect the
Newly Romodeled Banking
House. Flowers In Pro.
fusion

Saturday evening The flni state
lians formerly the Guthrie NaylnsA
Dans. threw open l,a doora 10 "a ius
formal opening to th, public fnr the
Inspection Of ita recently equipped
interior elth nce fixtures Tho hank
with ia new and " 70 date marble
Failures and genuine mshoeany fif.
ni,ure with the steel cages behind
the counters ~ the only modern and
~ to.dalc hanhlns institution "a ~.
san county ard The manaFc pont can
sell foel proud 81 the zine Interior
of the First state Bank
Tho Guthrie Savings Hank. OF
which the First state Bank IA sue
cessor was oreanised lu 1902 under
the laws oi tho Territory of OAla
hours and frai opened lis doors for
business Ia the Dove building. noN
o cupiod by The Gem Theatre. on
Harrison avenue The business of
the bank from le start Increased
SO rapidly that il soon became apt
parent that more eommoilous guaf-
tefs must ho seo1lcd
Amer survey of the situation Al
that tme mo ground floor room 90
she corner ~ Harrison and First
street and the then Eakor building
Nas leased and in 1908 the hank
moved 10 iis present location After
doing successful business ID ihls
location faf seventeen ycafs the bans
purchased the entire four story
building 10 1929 This buldins IA
considered 10 be one of the beks and
most substantial constructed build
lngs IN Guthrie and the bana uop
has one Of the best and most con
yenlont arranged banking rooms n
Logan county Several months ago
the business ~ the bank had grown
20 such volume that IL aas compeh
ed 70 increase It's capital stock from
t2s .001 90 70 go. 900 90 Ia order "a
handle its loans and other business
connected viih the lustltutiOn
The Improvements IN the bank and
the increase Of the capital stock ha,
been handied BY tho present manage
ment and stockholders. as wcll a.
Continued 90 Pare
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17
ALL SET AND READY
FOR THE BIG CARNIVAL
Side Show and Tent Attractions
Will Provide Mirth In Plon.
ty, Best Show on
Fart"

The nlg Peak show and BAZAAR
Carnival 10 he sfased in the CITY
Ran o toher isth and goth under the
auspices ~ the American Legion Is
nearing completion Those hoping
out In he Carnival and Frcah shup
are Miss Bertha Beland. Cugie
pou stand dos stand Mrs Mande
Powell. Chinese basket stand Mlss
iresio. leselry stand. Della Adler
candy stand rlora Adler. ten cent
store. Mr. Roy Herd Chinese roll
down. Miss Nina bronson. mafbei
rg rsg. Mrs Paul Carey. cane rack
Miss Doris oaffney. aunt sally Miss
Mo le Van Hoozer
Joe Hcaeit "Tbo Wild Man from
BArneo. who eats rap meat aud
drinks blood Hun Bennett zora
Aora. the fat girl u years old and
weighs III pounds. Red Miller Viii
ifit you 81 aRHat th' if'fli htfA q
Carl vorris. THE Man Eater" cap.
tured 10 Aflea some 20 years aeo
Mabel Ropp. The Snake charmer,
charms ~ foot boa constrlotor.
"The Baby ElA The largest baby
fzk 10 captivity. Bob Mc(by and
Doc Dean. Athletic SHOW FL
Aonteitb. The strong Man bends
iron. bites nails ln too and holds 500
pounds stth one arm. Turner and
Fernef Sowefs. The sismehe Twins
Daniels. the Mermaid Or the glrl
who eats. talks smokes and drinks
and lives under water
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17
Strike Fund Net Sufficient To
Carry Or. SAYS John
0runsS Head of Outlaw
DIVISION: Government ofnc
i&ls Are Making Survey
Rail Officials Men commiiial
As TO Plans But SSy Roads
VII Operate
BULLETIN

Chicago Oct u The rAilrOsd
hrotAsrhocds have 5 strike fund
of S2.oo0 0ooo which i insnfflci.
ezt for q general strike cf any
lerxth John Grrnar. president
of TIE United Association of RAil-
way Employees Of North America
and leader of the so-czlled out
Law strike ot last year. declared
;odSv.
GrrnNu has issued = circular 10
The 6ooco members a his organ
izsssor outlining the association s
position II event of 8 strike. but
declaring that be does 10, believe
there VII be 4 vxikoui. he
points cut TIA; the Brotherhood
leaders have weakened their own
ranks hy circulating reports that
the outlaws" vii step in as
st-7ksb-eskerx in revenge for the
efforts of the old organizations
&c break the Grunau strike in
Ar-l 1870 Gr1nsu denies any
snch intention
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17

Washington. Oct IA bronz.
memorial tablet n commemorate the
herses and mules witch died during
The World war Was erected in The
STATE. Var and Nay Department
bsilding here today by the American
Red Star Animal relief
TIE inscription reads
Tassfablef commenor1tez the ssry-
sees and sufferings of the 243.i35
hor.es and mnles employed by the
American Expesitionsry Forces over
sess during the great World War
whseh ferrnIrzfed November II. 1915.
sud zhiek resulted IN the death of
= - of those animals
Hkzt they suffered = beyond
words n describe. 4 fitting tribute
to their important services hss been
given " the C0znEnzDder-in-Chief Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1921-10-17
CITY FEDERATION HOLDS
IN ENTHUSIASTIC SESSION
Springtime Committees Named.
Plans ou;lired and Much
Business Transacted Le-
glon Play Endorsed

Tae ety federation met a. a called
meeting Saturday ~ the Library plth
Mrs F-es Greea pseselns is was
a isr-e ard enthusiastic meeting and
fct more committees we're sp-
81 atec for sprlngtine The
director arrived today and rehearsal
starts tonixht
Ms kaiheryu Cassidy uss sp-
t,cnted eaairma. y tte executive
eomulttee assistants Mr. Tell Wal
iou. ~ Ceo-se Rltzhaugf Mrs
Bruce Hammers Ms l. c xabsr'ey
and Mss Murei Van Hoozer
Program committee Nrs Arhsr
Dtbels shairman. assistants. Nrs
E " ssanteid. Nr Gross. Mrs.
chss snitA. Miss Alice Tailman and
Nss Vera Kelly
F-raroe Committee - 2 Paresns.
Chalrers Cisen p " Llnsz and
N-F y n Hesf
Futlleity rsumi;tet M ~ a.
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