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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
WORD FROM CHICAGO is
PROMOTERS HAVE
GIVEN UP PLAN
MAY co ELSEWHERE
SOURCES CLOSE TO BALABAN e.
KATE CO. CLAIM ROCKFORD OR
ROCK ISLAND WILL GET MOVIE
VENTURE INSTEAD OF oTTA.
WA.

A report which is said to have come
from sources close to the Balaban g.
Katz Co, indicates that the proposed
million dollar theatre building, will
not be erected in Ottawa. Since the
departure from Ottawa of II. T.. Nc
Dorman, on December 9Th, after
options had been secured on several
business sites situated on Court, Mad
ison and Columbus streets, Ottawa
business men are said to have neither
seen nor heard more of the venture
The rumor which is thought by
many to be authentic has it that the
proposed theatre Is to go either to
Rocford or Rock Island 1t is claimed
that proposed sites for the erection
of this structure have been hunted out
in each of these towns and that which
ever city presents the best business
possibilities is to secure the structure.
II is believed that after the options
on the local property were received,
holding of the closing of the deal was
caused when the executives of the
firms did not feel that Ottawa present
ed sufficient business facilities to in
sure the erection of such building,
While some of tue options secured
by Mr. McDorman do not expire until
the early part of January, it is said
that other options have all ready run
out. In almost every instance, how
ever, Mr.. Dorman is said to have Sc
cured permission to renew the option
for thirty days additional time, after
the expiration OF the first option
Business men are hoping against
odds, that the rumor, that Ottawa is
not to have the proposed building
will prove entirely groundless. The
erection of such a structure at this
time, would prove one of the biggest
things ever to happen for the city.
For several years there has also been
q crying shortage of business houses
and Office rooms here, which condition
such a structure would greatly
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
STREATOR FACTORIES
ADOPT OPEN SHOP AS
POLICY FOR NEXT YEAR

Streator, III, Dec. 27.-(Special. y
Public announcements were made to-
day by the Streator Manufa cturers
Association, representing about twen-
ty industries, which set the city agog
with expectancy over the prospect OF
q bitter fight between employers and
organized labor.
The announcement heralded to the
people of Streator that at the expira-
tion of present contracts with unions
all plants save one having been or
ganized and operating under American
Federation of Labor rules the indus
tries will go over on the open shop
policy.
That fight will be wagcd between
the two factions goes without saying
Its outcome will be closely followed in
all parts Of the state, Streator being
known among union men as one OF
the best organized cities in the middle
west.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
APPEALS ]. ?. COURT
FINE ASSESSED ON
D|SORDERLY CHARGE
UTICA RESIDENT TAKES CASE TO
CIRCUIT TRIBUNAL AFTER BE-
ING FOUND GUILTY AND TAXED
S25 PENALTY WITH COSTS.

Because he felt that he should not
be arraigned and fined on a disorderly
conduct charge, Peter Trompeter Jr.,
today took an appeal to the circuit
court in proceeding brought against
him by the village of North Utica. On
December IA. Policeman M. j. Fitz-
gerald of Utica, preferred a charge of
disorderly conduct against Mr., from
peter.
On December H. the defendant was
arraigned before Justice Robert Ellis,
and was fined $25 and costs. He was
represented at the hearing by John
Massieon, while NJ. d. Norman of this
city represented Fitzgerald.
After hearing tho evidence Justice
Ellis assessed a fine of SIS and costs
against the defendant
Organize Hope Drainage District.
An order was issued in the County
Court by County Judge Reck organic
ing the Hope township drainage dis
trict This order was entered after
the objections to the drainage district
were overruled. The petition provid-
ing for the proposed district was FLED
in the County Court by Attorney
George +. Bell of LOstant.
Estate of $500.
The will of the late Joseph Walter
who died at his home in Streator on
Dec Is, was filed for probate today
Mr. Walter left his entire estate, val
ued at $500. to his widow, Mrs Eliz
abeth Walter, for her lifetime. At
her death it is to go to their three
children, Ressie Hemple, zola Walter
and Mary Madeline Waiter.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
LITTLE GIRL RUNS
IN AUTOS PATH: IS
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
DODGES FROM BEHIND ONE CAR
BEFORE ANOTHER AND Isl
KNOCKED TO PAVEMENT--ES-
CAPES WITH ONLY FEW MINOR
BRUISES.

Mary Apherson of this city escap-
ed serious injury this morning about
8 o'clock when she was struck and
thrown to the pavement by an auto
mobile driven by Carl Hargrove, rep
resentative of the Firestone tire COM
pany. The accident occurred on
Madison street near Clinton Ac-
cording to eyewitnesses the girl step
ped out from behind an automobile
which was passing by the intersec-
tion of Clinton and Madison, without
noticing the one approaching, driven
by Mr.. Hargroye. She was taken to
Ryburn hospital by Mr.. Hargrove,
where examinations disclosed the
fact that she was not injured except
for a slight cut on her lips.
Play With Butcher Knife.
The sequel of the Christmas holi-
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Graft, 519 West Center street,
was of somewhat distressing char
acter For short time last evening
Mrs. Graft had stepped out of the
house, leaving the two little chill
dren, Bernard, a, and the baby girl,
aged 2. alone. In some manner the
little girl obtained possession of a
carving knife, which the boy thought
unsafe in her hands and in trying to
take it from her the third and fourth
fingers of his left hand were nearly
severed. He was taken to the hos.
pital wherq a humber Of stitches
were taken in the wound The little
fellow stood thei operation bravely
and there is little question that his
fingers will be saved. This morning
he is as cheerful as it is possible for
q youngster to be under such condi
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
HUNDREDS MADE
GAY BY SALVATION
ARMY XMAS EFFORT.
BASKETS AND TOYS BRING REAL
JOY TO CLASS OF PEOPLE WHO
OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE
BEEN FORGOTTEN.

With siXty-seven families reassured
of at least one bounding good meal,
and 200 kiddies made happy with
gifts ranging from sweets to toys
the Salvation Armys Christmas eff
fort came to n close hearalded as the
most successful in Ottawa's history.
The party yesterday at Schaefer's
hall climaxed the passing out of bas-
kets ladened with many good things
to eat on Christmas day. Included
in the large array of foodstuffs in the
baskets We're good sized chickens for
every family receiving one of these
most acceptable gifts.
Two hundred and fifty boys and
girls were guests at the Schaefer
hall affair. which was featured by a
large Christmas tree and movie
show Of seven reels. Following the
films each child was presented bag
of nuts, bag of candy, an apple,
orange, bag of popcorn and three
toys, or books. No one In the JOY
filled hall was forgotten, and it was
merry lot that wended its way
homeward after Carptain Morgan
had dismissed the merrymakers with
his blessing.
TO accomplish the almost super
human feat of entertaining such a
large number of little folks Captain
Morgan and his few helpers had to
work the greater part of the days and
nights without cessation.
Rut il NUao u-prtb LEyarx, hit
of the work was cheerfully done"
said the Salvation Army officer "and
I'd do it all over again Thanks to
the good people of Ottawa and the
cheerfulness through which they gave
to this most worthy of causes, both
the basket and toy enterprises went
over big and hundreds of hearts we're
made happy and warmed towards
those of their neighbors more fortu- |
nate than they"
"Phe right spirit prevails in Otta-
wa and it only took just some such |
task as that just completed to bring |
it out" he ended.
Elks Send Out Baskets.
The Elks sent out eight.flve bas-
kets covering a list of worthy poor
families for whom Christmas would |
have meant no more than any other
day, but for the b. p O. e. benevo-
lence. = !
Because of having done their work |
we'll, the stag given at the Elks home |
by members and few of their visit |
ing guests, was made all the merrier |
The lunch was one of the finest ever
served at gathering of this order
of good fellows, and consisted of |
turkey, oyster dressing, cranberry |
sauce, and rolls, served in quantities
copious enough to assure every par
ticipant his fill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
FIRE ATTACKS PAUL
ST. HOME, CAUSING
$500 IN DAMAGES
RESIDENCE OF JOSEPH GARLAND
PARTIALLY DESTROYED THIS
AFTERNOON DEPARTMENTS
EFFECTIVE WORK SAVES PART
OF BUILDING.

A blaze which is supposed to have
originated from defective chimney
caused damage of approximately
$4,000 this afternoon about 2 o'clock
to the large two-story dwelling at tho
corner Of Paul and Lafayette streets,
owned by Attorney Arthur c. Colwell
and occupied by Joseph Garland and
family. AS far as can be determined
the flames first broke out in the attic
Of tho building,
Misses Lou and Gertrude Robson Of
Chicago, who are visiting at the Gar
'and home, were the first to discover
the flames Their attention was first
attracted to the burning building when
they smelled smoke, Upon investiga-
ton they discovered the entire upper
story Of the building was mass OF
flames. Shortly after their discovery
neighbOTs of the Garland family hur-
ried to the home to inform them Of
the fire. The department was quickly
summoned and members of the force
Immediately set to work to check the
flames.
BY the time they arrived at the
scene the flames had caused consid-
cradle damage. The west end of the
house was partially burned away.
while the upper rooms and the attic
were also badly burned and charred.
Water also caused considerable dam.
age
Members Of the Garland family,
aided by neighbors, succeeded in say.
ing most of the furniture, although
several pieces left upstair We're de
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
QUITEST XMAS ON
RECORD: CHIEF FORD

Members of the Ottawa police
force and also the fire department. re.
ported this morning that this years
Christmas holidays were unusually
quiet, in fact quieter than in previous
years. Chief of police Ben Ford
stated this morning that not single
arrest was made on Christmas day or
yesterday All was quiet and serene
he added Several trips were made
by the ambulance, they being emer
gency ambulance calls TO different
parts of the city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
BODY OF MRS. MARY
PERKINS BROUGHT HERE

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mary NJ. Perkins, aged SO, of Dallas.
Texas, were held this afternoon at 4
O'Clock from the Gladfelter Undertak-
ing establishments. Mrs. Perkins
passed away on Saturday at her home
in Dallas. She has visited here on
different occasions and had many
friends here who will be grieved to
learn of her demise. She was a
mother of the late Mrs. A. ]. Will
hanson of this city. Tnterment will
be made at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27

unearth four stills and
place five men under ar
rest for violating the prohibition laws.
The raid beside the four stills netted
total of about IS gallons of MOON
shine and "A large quantity of barley
and rye mash.
The raid followed the arrest of
Wyter zeryush of La Sale on Sun
day. Zeryuski is charged with being
a booze runner. He was taken in
charge by Sheriff Ayers, at theNa-
tional Plate Addition, about o'clock
on Christmas day, when he was said
to have been in the act of collecting
for some JOY water, which he is al
legged to have delivered on Thursday
night. On Thursday the sheriff's Of.
flee received tip that Zeryuski and
two others were peddling booze. The
trio succeeded in making an exit from
the city before the officers arrived.
Locked In Cell over Night.
Zeryuski was locked in the county
Jail over night He claimed that he
was only using his auto to deliver the
booze for some Peru men.
On Monday morning at II o'clock
Sheriff Ayers and Deputy Sheriff John
Cisco started out to Peru in quest of
the moon making apparatus.
They first visited the home of Anton
Lavosinski, aged 40 on Center St., in
Peru, where they found still,
a small amount of moonshine and
large quantity of mash. Lavosinski
was arrested and placed in the county
Jail RV
From the abode of the first still, the
sherif's party went on to the home
of John Roninski, aged 2S, 1872 Center
st. Here they found quantity Of
mash whiskey and several men drink
ing. No still was found here. John
was taken in charge and brought to
the county jail.
"Call" On Neishbor. I
The next stop was made at the
home of John Zekoiski, neighbor.
John was not at home, but in the up
stairs room of his house was found
a place fitted up as regular moon
sinners bower. The still was confs-
Gated and John will be arrested as
soon as he is located.
From Center St, the party went
over to Bruener St, whore they stop
ped at the home of Joe Gu2ier. Here
the officers found still, some moon
shine and a lot of mash. Guzier was
not taken in charge as his wife was
i'll, but will be prosecuted, Sheriff
Ayers stated today.
AT the home of Joe Waskewicz.
aged 45, a neighbor the officers found
a building at the rear Of his yard,
fitted up with all the conveniences of
a modern moon Joint. The still and
mash was contiscated and Joe was
brought along with his neighbors to
the county Jail in Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
CHICAGO BREAKS
SHOPPING RECORDS

Chicago, Dec. 27-The Christina
shopping season in Chicago broke al
records in volume of business, ac-
cording to leading State street mer'
chants but probably will not measure
up dollar for dollar with those of 1919
and 1920.
The city's total retail merchandise
business for the month of December
is estimated at S500O0,000, and the
large State street stores garnered the
bulk of the trade, their figures run
ming beaween S35, 100000 and 100000
600.
Buyers this year spent their money
more wisely, merchants say. and the
demand was mostly for substantial
articles
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
WOMAN WITH COOP
CASH FOUND ON RANCH

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Charles
French, wife of the alleged Cocoon
spirator of John w Worthington in
swindles which are said to total $780,.
100000 was arrested at San Diego,
Calf, today
Mrs. French was arrested at her
ranch Is miles from San Diego, was
held in connection with charges
against her husband according to re.
ports received here. She is alleged
to have received certain papers and
stocks in San Diego which were in
volyed in her husbands transactions
The direct charge against Mrs
French was using the mails to de.
fraud and she was held in lieu of So,
600 bonds.
French, the so,caled wizard of fin
ance was arrested here several weeks
ago in connection withan alleged
$25, 100000 conspiracy.
With Worthington, French was
called the master mind" of the ring
of confidence men alleged to have
negotiated deals running into millions
in spurious stocks and stolen bonds
and whose operations came close to
causing a nation wide collapse of
banks and business houses
French is alleged to have operated
a clearing house for bogus securities
at loop" hotel His operations are
alleged to have covered the entire
country and included some well
known fnanciers. Among those who
claimed they were swindled by the
Ia, aI, HI
z. w Davis, a Cleveland banker, He
said he was mulcted of $550,000 thru
bogus notes.
Federal authorities in Chicago have
been searching for Mrs. French since
last August when her arrest was or
dered.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
ALLEGES HUSBAND
SHIF TED HIS LOVE
TO ANOTHER WOMAN
OTTAWA WIFE FILES DIVORCE
BILL IN CIRCUIT COURT
AGAINST MAN SHE MARRIED IN
1919 AND LIVED WITH UNTIL
THIS MONTH.

Alleging that her husband had ac-
quired too great an affection for an.
other woman, Mrs, Anna Thrush
started divorce proceedings against
lie Roy Thrush, in the circuit court
this morning. Mrs. Thrush alleges
that other women besides Miss
Amendt came between her and the
defendant.
The couple, according to the bill,
were married by Rev. Stackman in
this city on Dec. 10, 1919, and lived
together until Dec. Is of this year.
Mrs. Thrush alleges that on Nov 3
the defendant struck her and that
during their married life he failed to
provide suitable clothing and food for
her.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
Entertain for CHICAGO Guest.

The Misses SIMMER entertained
with a variety shower last night at
their home 1912 Guion street. in honor
of Mrs. Emil SIMMER of Chicago, a
recent bride. The SIMMER residence
war prettily decorated with Christ
mas greens. Four tables of bunco
were played during the evening after
which delicious refreshments were
served. The guest of honor received
many beautiful Christmas gifts,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
A Later Issue,

Washington, Dec. 7-Suggestions
that the whole submarine problem be
left to future world conference gain
ed prominence today while delegates
to the arms conference waited for
formal replies from France and Japan
to the American proposal for sub
marine limitations.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
KANKAKEE HUNTER
ACCIDENTALLY SLAIN

Kankakee, Dec 27.-Walter Boness,
81, son of farmer near Bonfield, Kan
kakee county. was killed yesterday
when his shot gun was discharged
while he was crawling thru a fence
he was hunting with Frank Scmid, a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
Sues 7. F. comlsky.

The Guild Refining company started
a Sl,915 assumpsit suit against T. F.
Comisky of Streator in the Circui;
Court this morning. The action was
brought to collect an alleged indebted
uesS.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
ayers finds FOUR
STILLS I'M drive TO
STAMP OUT LIQUOR

While the county building was closed yesterday
and the county officials were celebrating Christ
mas Sheriff G. S. Ayers took occasion to swoop
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-27
WEATHER

Fair tonight and We'd
nesday. Rising temper
ature Wednesday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06
GREAT POWER OF PRESIDENT
United States Chief tNeutlve "most
Potent Constitutional Function
AIRY In the World

The legal functions Of the Presi.
dents office ARE ~ eiylnent that he
cannot escape the RESPONSIBILITIES OF
executive action. however much he
may be inclined 10 avoid them. His
constitutional powers alone make. him
the pivot upon which an the ndminls,
tratlve machinery operates.
He appoints the heads ef depart
ments and may direct their major pol
icies His power Of appointment 10
all the greater offices Is far reaching,
lie can recommend. shape and veto
legislation. His control over foreign
affairs is virtually complete. lie is
commander In chief OF the army and
the navy. In short. he Is the most
potent constitutional functlonary In
the world.
All these constitutional powers have
been vastly augmented by practice
and custom. The President today can
do innumerable things that George
Washington or Thomas Jefferson
would never have dared do even II
they had thought Of them.
The constitutional conception OF the
President is that Of n chief executive,
an administrator; custom has added
TO this conception that Of leadership,
of lnitlation.-- Samuel 7. Orth in the
Yale Review.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06
ey ANNA Leg MARSH
relephon. 1893 Afternoons Between and 8

Mr.. Carlos Wilson. who has been
attending the summer session OF
school In saltwater arrived Wed.
nesday. nr. Wilson VIII teach man.
ual training In the Junior high again
this winter
.
Miss wynema HIll is expecting her
guest. Miss Alice Williams. or ~
Reno. to arrye next Wednesday.
Miss Ann Long. Of 81. Louis. IL
here as the house guest OF Miss
Mablc nm. 4
3
Miss Winnie Mae Han has az her
guests Misses Dorothy and Char
lotte Andrews OF cleburn. Texas.
Mrs. Harry Hammerly left this
morning for Dallas, where she will
visit relatives and friend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06


An clobrate breakfast was glyef
yesterday morning by Mrs. jay
Lane. 1927 Minnesota avenue. In
honor OF her sister. Mrs. Carol Camp
bell OF Oklahoma City. and Mrs
v p fulmorc OF Austin. Te,ns who
has been herc for number OF
weeks visiting her mother. Mrs. ].
u. Sparks.
The breakfast. was served from
one large table and four small ones.
each table being decorated very AZ.
tractlvely with a general color Of yel.
low and orange predominating. I'm.
medlately after breakfast. bridge was
played when Mrs. PHI Kidd won the
high score, the favor being beauttl.
fnl oil painting. painted by the hos.
tess. Mesdames Cisp1tll and Full.
more. the honor guests. were each
presented with handkcrchiefs. Those
present were Mesdames Phil Kidd.
Neal Johnston, +. NJ, Bailey. ]. d.
Sparks. Loonle Wallace. Albert
Hawn, Robert MIllar. Ike Schlotter.
beck. Erwin Pool. OF Oklahoma City.
Misses Mariory Cochran. Mariory
Dwyer, Alta GrIgsby. connine woot.
en-. and Lois Horn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06
L. T. o. Club Meets.

Miss Ruth McChee was hostess to
the l.. c. o. club last Friday morn.
Ing at ? o'clock. Bridge featured
the morning when Miss Fleta Cal.
vert made high score. An ice course
closed the morning. Special guests
for the occasion were Misses Mary
Lee and Josephine Johnston and
Jessie Steel. Misses Mary Lee and
Josephine Johnston were taken into
the club at this time.
On Wednesday afternoon Miss
Wynema Hill entertained the club.
when Miss Jessie Steel who was
an honor guest won the favor for
high score. Other guests besides
the club members were Misses Dor
othy and Charlotte Andrews OF Gle.
burne. Texas. Ann Long OF st. Louis,
and Mrs. Roy Combs Of Cleburne,
Texas. Atthe close of the after.
noon the hostess served a delight.
ful ice mourse.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06
Tss,lna Glassware

To tourhen limp chlmneys and
glassware lmmerse the article In 4
pot Allied with cold water to which
some common salt has been added.
Boil the wnter well and then cool
slowly. Glass treaied In this way will
be more apt 20 resist any sudden
chnpss of tempcrnture
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06

St te , T :: Century to Build.
q a.a e,niak elapsed between the
day the plans Tor 81. Peters church
Mt Rome were Submitted and the day
of the conservation of the magnificent
STRUCTURE. Consequently, no one man
con claim full credit for It's erection,
though the'Italhn aVhitect Bramante
deserves the lions share, for he made
the original design under orders from
Pope Julius H. abeut 1903. In 1906 the
pontin' laid the first stone.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06

The Woman's Missionary society
of the Methodist church met Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. L. A. Sand
ers, 62S South Ninth street, with
Mrs. j. c. Jones as leader of the
lesson on Missionaries in China"
The meeting was well attended. The
society decided not to hold another
meeting until after September /. Fol-
lowing the lesson and social hour
the hostess served light refresh
ment plate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-08-06

The oldest gold mines for which W.
possess literary evidence nre the auri
ferrous OF Ilypefboria ti'ibct) In Ilero,l.
otus; tho oldest ny inference are the
alinslous of India, the oldest hy IN.
seriptions and modern surye, nsn The
Hisharee allusicus of Eg,pt, nine
teenih century before Christ.