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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received for the
| construction of the Improvement OF
| parts of Van Buren, and other streets
| in the southeast part of the City OF
| Ottawa by the Council of the City of
| ottawa, until the goth day of July, A,
d. 1921, at the hour of 1880 p. m. at
! the City Office in the Central Life
Building in said City of ottawa, III
nois, at which time aud place said
bids will be politically opened
1t is estimated that there will be
about the following amounts of VOL K
| to be done and materials to be fur
nished:
3,90S GU. yds. of excavation, 1892
lin. IT. concrete combined curb AMI
| gutter, 1879 So. yds. asphaltic con-
crete pavement, including five CO..
inch concrete base for same 600 so.
yds. of vitriiied brick pavement.
Said Improvement shall be cor
structed and made in accordance with
the ordinance providing for the same
| and the maps, plats, plans and speci'
| fiCations for the same on file in the OF
| flee of the City Clerk.
Proposals must be made on blanks
| furnished by said Council and in com
| pliance with the instructions thereto
attached, which can be had an appli-
| cation to the City Clerk. and must be
accompanied by cash or by check
payable to the order of the Mayor N
| his official capacity. certified by a
| sponsible bank for an amount of not
less than ten per cent 10%) of the
aggregate of the proposal.
| The contractor shall be paid IN
bonds, bearing the rate of five pc.
cent (5&) per annum.
No bid will be received unless thu
party offering it shall furnish evil
Gencc that he has the necessary facili
ties, ability and pecuniary resources to
fulfill the condition of the contraC,
| and execute the work, should the con
| tract be awarded to him.
| Bidders will examine the ordi
nances, maps, plats, plans, speciiica
tons and also the Locality In whicr
said work is to he done and judge foi
themselves all of the conditions ant
circumstances affecting the cost ana
| nature of the work.
The Council reserves the right to re
ieCt any and all bids, as authorized
by law.
Dated at Ottawa, Illinois, this 24tl
day Of June, A. ID. 1921. .
| GEORGE V. II. WEEKS.
Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Illinois
w. W. CURTIS,
City Clerk of the City of Ottawa
Illinois.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Scaled bids will be received by the
joint committee for the cleaning and
painting Of the Illinois River Bridge
at Ottawa, Illinois, until 200 O'Clock
p. m, July 10Th, 1921, at the office OF
the superintendent Of Highways at
the Court House at Ottawa, Illinois.
Specifications for the above work
can be had or seen at the Office OF
the Superintendent of Highways.
The committee reserve the right to
reject any and all bids.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
ForQetlul Daddy.

Jimmy had always noticed that
when his father went to work on rnlny
days he wore ruhhcrs. One day after
his father had gone he noticed that
the mbberS were still in their usual
place, so he ran to mother and said:
"Oh, mother, daddy didn't wear his
rain slippers today"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Indian Cotton Cloth.

Indian cotton cloth Is mentioned by
Herodotus, and was known in Arabia
IN the seventh century. In Spain cot
ton was quite extensively grown and
manufactured In the tenth century but
Its manufacture was not introduced
into other countries Of Europe until
some centuries later.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Fairly Warned.

MY dear" said Bibbles over the
telephone, II won't he home until late
tonight, 50 don't sit up for me. John
Jagsby and | have an important matter
to discuss" VERY WE'LL" said Mrs.
Bubbles In tone of resignation. but
when you begin 10 get fun of the mat
ter do hope YOU won't let Mr.. Jngsby
persuade you TO have just one more
discussion. birmingham Age Herald.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
hlahest Mountain in New York.

The highest mountain in the state
Of New York Is Mount Marcy, n peak
IN the Adlrondacks, which rises 5,34i
feet above sea level. The average or
mean elevation Of the state, as estl-
mated by the United States geological
survey. Department Of the Interior, Is
900 feet.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR RENT-The Tom Collins house
at COS Grafton St; rooms down,
up; stove heat; toilet; city water:
electric lights; fine location; good re.
pair; $25; immediate possession; ref
erences required 7. j. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Classified ADVERTISING
FOR RENT

FOR RENT--A good house and gar.
den and other buildings on farm.
well located, where good, industrious
man can always find plenty of work.
For particulars call on VIM. JAML
SON, 800 Armory Block. Ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Uncle Eben.

"Telin' de plain truth" said Uncle
Eben. "ain't always as easy as 1t
seems. OWN TO dc patural tendency Of
human to get his personal 'pinions
mixed up with the simple facts
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
WANTEU

WANTED--A loan; Will give first
mortgage or trust deed on one Of
the best 1G0.acrc farms near Ottawa
and pay 10 per cent interest for three
years. Address y, care this office.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Boys and Girls

Here Is a chance for the boys and
girls to earn a little speudsag money.
The Free Trader-Journal will buy all
the clean rags that you will bring to
their Office. Look around your home
and see what you can gather up 10
the line of clean rags, any color.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

Total liabilities ......S1,1I1,6 LOG
I, AL f. Schoch, President of the
Merchants & Farmers Trust & Saw
ings Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
AL +. SCHOCH,
Cashier.
State of Illinois, County Of La Sale
SIS. Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 9th day of April, 1921.
WIN. COLWELL,
Notary Public.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS

STRAYED-One black Hackney pony,
from the pasture of S. X. Lewis.
Any information of the whereabouts
of this animal will be suitably reward
ed by calling s.. X. Lewis, either al
the First National Bank or his resi-
dehce. tra5 a.. H.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

ATTENTION., Agents and Mail
Order Men. You can build up a good
business which Will mean an income
for life. Send for, free booklet Of
Fort Dodge, Iowa, Sept. %, 1919.
rheumatism Herb Company Dear
Sirs: The man | treated with your
rheumatism Herbs only used It five
days and he walked downtown two
miles to see me last Sunday, and now
his wife is also taking the Herb foot
i'aths, so you see | got results the
first time. Respectfully, A. ID. Hall.
Price 81 Pound, Is Pounds S.. Rheu-
matism Herb Co., K 997, Ocean Park,
Cal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
FARM LANDS

FOR SALE-Several acres of good
timthy meadow near Utica. Also
several acres Of both timothy and wild
meadow near Seneca, H. For partiC
ulars sec WIN. JAMESON, room 800
Armory Block, Ottawa, III.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
UPHOLSTERING

FURNITURE upholstering work.
Furniture cabinet work.
Furniture finishing work.
Furniture repair work.
Mattress work.
Done practically and we'll.
GEORGE BAUCHLE. Phone S37-S
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Just Like New York Murdcrers.

Even the weather can kill an lnno-
cent fruit crop and get away with 1t.
Atlanta Constitution.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
FOR SALT,
HOUSES.

FOR SALE-5-room house and small
lot, within three and half blocks
of Washington Square; $500; pay.
mcnts 5000 down, balance at s. per
month without interest.
w. b. PUSEY,
Central Life Bldg, Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR SALE-The J. +. Porter rest
dence on the south bluff; one of the
finest views in the valley; large,
Ioomy; hot air heat; good plumbing;
large lot; beautiful home at a sacri.
flee price; owner lives in California;
here is rare opportunity for some
one desiring 4 home in Ottawa; let
me show it to you.
r. b. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

gas, water, lights and furnace
within five and half blocks of Wash
ington Square; $4,000.
w. B. pUSEY,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

WANTED--A house and lot in Ottaws
in exchange for raw land In Mani
toba. Address A.. care this office.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
(Ohicial publications.
Report OF the condition Of
g. FARMERS TRUST
g SAVINGS BANK.

d SAVINGS BANK,
located at Ottawa. Illinois, state of
Illinois. Mt the close of business on the
30th day of June, 1921, as made to
the Auditor of Public Accounts of the
State of Illinois, pursuant to law:
Pecourrer
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR SALE-A modern dwelling
within stones throw of st. Co
lumba church; dandy; strictly mod.
ern; $4,000; come In and let me sho y
you. h4 T. Il. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
flELPWANTE:D

WLANTED-7Man or boy to do general
work around place. Phone 9l43
Ring 5.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

WANTED-Men with team or auto, to
sell our products direct g. con-
sumner. Also men and women for city
work. UNCOMMON COMPANY, WI
mona, Minnesota.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

500 ACRES improved farm In crops.
Beautiful home. VIII show photos.
Small lake, big fish. "a horses, rs
cattle, 25 hogs, crops, feed, and seed
all go with sale. Accident compels
owner to sell Reasonable cash pay
ment, balance long time at SO. Here
is an ideal place for a farmer and two
sons to make a fortune as farm will
sell much less than its value. George
Crowden, Ottawa, Ill, Let George DO
l."
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

FOR SALE-Small farms near Otta-
wa, as follows: ~"
) acres, well improved. .....S 4,50e
10 acres, garden land ....... 10000
"a acres, onehalf cultivated. 10000
IS acres, one-half tillable, bal.
timber 49,. 5000
30 acres. fairly well improved. 1900
20 acres, three-fourths timber,
small bldgs. -. $500
115 acres, mostly black, inn
proved ....... ........,... $4,000
And others. Terms can be ar
ranged
w. B. PUSSY,
Central Life Bldg. ottawa. Illinois.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

WANTED $3.50 Experienced butcher.
Steady work. Good wages Address
Herman Roesler, Paw Paw, III. Phone
No. a.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

WANTED district manager to APP
point sub-agents, also sell our fruit
and ornamental trees, shrubbcry
roses, etc; whole or part time; pay
weekly. FRUIT GROWERS MUIR
SERIES, Newark, New York State.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
w. r. G.. CONVENTION

The District w. R. c. met in con-
vention Friday, Feb. 18th at Woman
Hall. The district comprises Weiser,
Emmett and Payette.
After a bountiful dinner, served
by the w. r. C. Ladies of Payette,
the meeting was called to order by
Mrs. May McGlinchey, President.
An address of welcome, given by
Mrs. Albert White, was followed by
a response by Mrs. Dyer, in behalf of
the Weiser ladies.
Other short talks were given by
Mrs Wheelhouse, and Mrs. Kimball
of Weiser; Mrs. Alderman of New
Plymouth; and Mrs. Steigerwalt of
Payette.
Then followed the Election and In
stallation of the following officers,
with Mrs. Celia Moss, acting install
ing officer:
resident-Minnie Albert of Payette
Sr. Vice Pres.-Mrs. Roberts, Weiser
Jr. Vice Pres.-Mrs. Kostenbader,
Payette.
Chaplain-Mrs Crump, Payette.
Secretary-Mrs. Alderman, of New
Plymouth.
Treasurer Stokesberry, En-
nett.
Conductress-Mrs Ella Boyd, WeiseT
Assist. Cond.-Rosa Berwin, Weiser.
Guard-Edna Patch, Weiser.
Asst. GUARDIANS. Pearson, Weiser.
Members present from Weiser
were: Mesdames Grace Jones, Helena
Lanpen, w. Reader, w. r. Boyd, w.
NJ. Pearson, A. L. Groove. P. E. Rob
erts, G. Maxwell, N. F. Kinlball, M.
J. Wheelhouse, E. J. Patch, Geo. Mes
bitt, Rosa Berwin, Dyer; From New
Plymouth, Mrs. Alderman; From
Emmett, Cynthia Stokesberry.
All together, it was very enjoy
able meeting.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
THURSToN is
ELECTED PRESIDENT

Officers for the Miami Y. NJ. c. A.
were elected at the annual meeting
of the directors last night. Thay
are: Ralph Thurston of the Miami
Copper company, president; j. b.
Stone of the Arizona Eastern, vice
president; A. B. Cutler, purchasing
agent for Inspiration Consolidated
Copper company, recording secretary
and C. M. Rucker, manager of the
Miami Commercial>co company, treasur
er.
The budget, calling for an expendl-
ture of approximately $4,000 for
the ensuing year, was adopted. This
amount will provide for wider and
more varied activities of the "Y" and
promise of an exceedingly busy and
interesting year.-The Daily Silver
Belt, miami, Arizona).
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
DO YOU KNOW THIS?

Do you Know that the time is near
when you should start your spring
work. If you are contemplating
renting your farm, you should be or
the alert for a good tenant Ordinary
tenants are numerous but to find
responsible and capable farmer is
very difficult. We have a few appli-
scants whom we can recommend to
you. See us at once.
A MIGHTY GOOD BUY: $500.
will buy a large 5-room bungalow
with bath anad pantry, all on ground
floor. This house is situated on a
large lot in the best part of town.
Garden spot, shade and lawn. There
is nothing shoddy about this prop
erty. Everything the best. Good
terms if needed
If there is anything you want,
whether you know what it is or not,
"See us. We have it."
Northwest General Brokerage Co.
Postoffice Bldg, Phone "a
Payette Idaho
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24

Jonas Brown, invited Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Frost and daughters, Marie and
Mildred, and son Bernard, the Miss
es West and Miss Gladys Franklin of
Ontario to eat birthday dinner with
the Brown family Sunday evening.
Those attending school in Payette
were given a vacation on Tuesday,
February ed
Last Weeks news items were mail
ed on the route Tuesday morning as
usual. Shall we say the bad condition
of the roads is responsible for them
not reaching Payette until Friday?
A very pretty Washington's birth
day party was held by the Ladies
Club at the J. L. Brown home Tues
day afternoon. The dining table was
decorated with red and white crepe
paper with a cherry-tree for CEN
terpiece. Little hatchets were also
used in decorations, making the din
ing room very attractive. Refresh
ments of ice-cream, cake and coffee
were served.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
OREGON SLOPE

A very pleasant quilting party was
held at the P. NJ. Boals home last
Thursday. Little Mary Elizabeth
Boals' great grandmother, who is
eighty-one years old, pieced the
quilt and the ladies who have their
mothers with them this winter were
invited in to sew on this prize quilt
Mrs. Dave Towards sister, Miss
Mary Grouse of Payette, died -Satur-
day afternoon after only few days
illness.
Rev. Move of Payette is indeed
unfortunate in his trips to the Ore
gOn Slope for church services. Sew
eral weeks ago ne broke a wheel off
his car while coming out over the
muddy roads and last Sunday the dis
agreeable weather as well as muddy
roads made the trip again unpleas-
ant. However there were Sunday
School and church services as usual.
Charlotte Brown was seven years
old Saturday and her mother, Mrs.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
BIG WILLOW

The scholars of School District NO.
8 surprised their teacher, Miss Beryl
Stanford, Valentines Day, with a
lunch including sandwiches, pickles,
steaming hot tomato soup and crac-
kers, cake, cookies, also candy. Lit
tie Monty Moore did not get to gel 0I
that day, SO did not get any candy.
The day was finished with a Valen-
tine Box which was much enjoyed
by all.
Mr.. Herbert Cole went to New Ply
mouth Friday on business.
L. C.. Moore of Payette was out to
his ranch, on Big Willow Thursday.
Ned Russell and Monty Moore help
ed w. H. Jones move onto one of
Van Deusen Bros ranches which
w. II. has leased.
Andy Little is lambing his band of
sheep on the McHand ranch.
Bob Carpenter motoTed over from
Ontario on Saturday with his family
on their way home on Four Mile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daugherty drove to
Payette last Friday.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
Had the Wrong Car.

My husband deals in old and new
cars, and seldom drive the same car
twice.
The other day | drove an old car
downtown, and after doing some shop
ping started for home. | had not
gone many blocks when | discovered
I was not driving the same car had
when I left home, and Immediately
turned back. Where I had taken the
car saw an officer talking to very
much excited woman.
l offered all sorts of explanations,
but 1t was most embarrassing, for the
woman whose car had taken was my
next door neighbor, with whom had
not been on speaking terms for six
months.-Chicago Tribune.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
Wars of the United States.

A stray paragraph on WARS of the
United States" enumerates 10 wars.
Ten of these were conflicts with In
dian tribes, of which the most impor-
tant were probably the Black Hawk
war and the Seminole war. If these
are called wars, an eleventh might be
added-the Modoc war of 1873. The
important wars on the list are the
War of the Revolution, the War OF
1912, the Mexican war, the Civil war,
the Spanish war, the War with Ger
many. The minor conflicts included in
the list are: the War with France
1898; the war with Tripoli, 1903; the
Philippine war, 1S99.-Outlook
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
900" PARTY

Mrs. Jesse Wells was hostess at a
$500" party Tuesday evening at he
home to sixteen of her friends. the
house was decorated in red, white
and blue. High score was made by
Mrs Austin Arson for which she re
ceived a beautiful china bowl. The
tally cards were little suggestions OF
Washington's birthday. The hostesi
served a dainty two course lunch.
The guests we're: Mesdames Hurd
Strauss, Brown, Johnson, Hart, An
son, Harmon, Fenske, Curry, Davis.
Farber, Seeley, wilkins, Catron,
Bulmer, and Miss Kelley.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
LITTLE WILLOW

Ted Timberman, while trying to
catch a horse, was kicked on the an
kle, fracturing the bone, but he Is
getting along nicely.
The dance at the Nelson ranch
was we'll attended, considering the
roads. A good time was enjoyed by
all.
B. D. Mcintyre and wife spent the
fore part of last week in Payette.
w. F. Stirm and daughter Gather
inc spent several days in Payette
last week.
Miss Nina Corbett spent Wednes-
day night at the Albert Coates home.
Mrs. Matte Fuller Of Emmett is
cooking for the Lake Sheep Com
pany's lambing crew.
Mr.. Chas. Bolton returned to Pay
cite Saturday after spending the
past week at his ranch.
The Little Willow Creek roads,
after being almost impossible for
the last four months, are slowly get
ting into shape again.
Miss Leda Casman spent a part
of last week in Payette visiting fri
ends.
Earl Coates and wife went to Pay
Mrs. L. H. Patton was called to
Ontario Monday to the bedside OF
her father, Mr.. H. N. Berry, who is
quite ILL.,
Mr.. ]. NJ. Davis of Fruitland spent
Sunday night at the Albert Coates
home, returning home Monday. He
took down a part Of his cattle which
were being fed at the Coates ranch.
Mr.. Clyde Currin has returned
home from Portland and other Will
lamette points after three weeks
visit with relatives and friends. He
reports the weather at Portland SINH
lar to Willow Creek-wind, rain and
snow
The surprise party given at the
home of Lee Howard and wife was
well attended and a good time was
enjoyed by all.
The Literary Society met at the
Bolton School house on Friday night
and good program was rendered.
The next meeting will be on March
4th when special program will be
given and a cordial invitation is eI-
| tended to all
Clyde Currin, while in Portland,
visited J. o Tunnel. Since leaving
French Mr.. Tunnel has been sick,
but is able to be around again.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
NOTICE

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the
stock holders of PAYETTE 1RRIGA-
TION COMPANY, LIMITED, Will be
held at the Court House, in Payette,
Idaho, on the Eighth day of March,
1921, at two o'clock p. M. for the
purpose of electing a Board of Dl-
rectors and for the transaction of
such other business as may proper
ly come before it.
w. H. PLATT, President.
d. w. AINEY, Secretary.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
CHIROPRACTIC

No one can deny the fact that, every muscle
gan part of the body depends upon the nerves for
power or ability to function That health is imperfect
without the normal functioning (working) of all
organs and parts of the body In other words
less the nervous system is 1000 efficient imperfect
health is the result depending in degree upon the
degree of infringement of the nerves. this we have
proven both in clinic and in general practice.
For Both Adult and Children.
While Chropractic is beneficial for Adults in prac
ticay all manner of disease do not forget that it is
equally beneficial for Children, in practically all all
ments Children subject to. If your Child is af-
flicted with defective hearing, eye trouble malnutri
tion in fact any other ament for the sake of the
Child have it examined by Chiropractor, and it's
condition adjusted. We make specific adjustments;
do not use shot gun methods No charge for consul
tation and spinal analysis.
Telephone for appointment.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-24
SEE us FIRST

Spring. is drawing near, and we
are having inquiries for Real Estate.
If you have any to sell or rent, bet
ter See Us First.
Copeland &. Jensen
First Natl Bank Bldg.
Payette Idaho