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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Today's Markets
DELIVERIES HEAVY
en- TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago, Dec. 12-Large deliveries
here on December contracts had bear
ish effect on wheat market today IN
the early trading, Liberal receipts
at Kansas City and predictions Of an
increase in the United States VISIBLE
supply total were also bearish factors.
Selling however lacked vigor. Open
ing quotations which varied from I'M
changed to 12c lower with May $l.1t
to $114A and July at STOP to $L02$s
were followed by slight setbacks all
around.
Corn had a downward tendency
owing to big receipts here. After open
ing nc TO &c lower May 53I5 to
53%c, the market continued weak.
Oats paralleled the course of other
cereals, starting lac q l4c off to &c
advance, May 3SAc to 1850 and then
underwent general sag.
Livestock.
Chicago, Dec. 12.-Hogs, receipts
10000; held over 1,645; opening slow;
bidding 25c to 40c lower than Satur-
days average few sales around, 25c
lower; mostly to yard traders and
shippers; 75c paid for light lights;
$40 q $715 for several loads of 1870
to 200 pound average. quality mostly
good: average cost Saturday s715.
Cattle, receipts $4,000.
Sheep, receipts $4,000.
New York. Dec 12.--Developments
over the week end particularly the
trend of international events at the
arms conference infused further ac-
tivity and strength to the stock mar
ket at the opening Of today's session,
Oils, coppers, equipments and ship
pings continued to lead, rails follow
ing their recent sluggish course. Mex
lean Petroleum, Royal Dutch, Ameri-
can Smelling. Federal Mining and
Smelling preferred United Fruit and
American Loco rose q point or more
in the initial dealings. Chandler Mo-
tor was the only weak issue, falling
2 points Foreign exchanges were
very strong, all the principal remit
tances under lead of sterling attain.
ing to highest questions for a year
or more,
Provisions.
Chicago, Dec. 12Butter higher;
croamery extras, 45c; tlrsts, s. u 43c;
seconds. 32-34c; standards, 3Sc
Eggs lower; receipts, 1903 cases ;
tirsts. 52-53e; ordinary irsts, fG-4Sc;
miscellaneous, 49-5lc; refrigerator
frsts, 1890.
Potatoes.
Chicago, Dee. L. Potatoes steady;
receipts, NJ cars; total United States
shipments, 325 cars; Wisconsin
| round white, sacked and bulk, 1855
1.75 cwt; Michigan attic, $175-1 81
cwt, Minnesota round white, sacked,
$l.50-l70; Idaho russeta, sacks. Sl90-
2f0 cwt; Idaho rurals, sacked, S1,75-
| 1.S0 cwt,
Poultry.
Chicago. Dec, 12.-Poultry-Aliv
higher; fowls, 14-22c; springs, 2lMc;
turkeys, 3Tc; ROSTERS, l5c.
Liberty Bonds.
New York. Dec 12.--I.iberty bonds
at noon: 21as, 95.32; first As, 9706
bid; second As, 1916; first ANS, $3.50;
second 4As, 1856; third 4as, 9770,
fourth 4Ms, 9730; victory ans,
10000; victory 424s, 10000.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
FROM MARSEILLES TO
WIND SWEPT SENECA

A farewell reception was given yes.
terday at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
o. s. Hogue of Union street. In hon
or Of G. Il. Ten Eyck and family.
Mr.. TenEyck is making ready to re-
move himself and family to Kansas,
out on the wind-swept prairie. where
the nearest town is Seneca, little
place set In the midst Of the treeless
plains.
The finest chicken dinner good
cook could prepare was set before
the guests, and all the attendant
trimmings to add to its flavor we're
provided.
Among the out of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Malcor and daugh-
ter, Mrs Pearl TenEyck, and Mrs.
Stella TenEyck, all of Aurora.
Mr.. TenEyck is one OF our best
citizens, and while sorry to have him
self and family leave this vicinity,
we hope the change will bring him
the prosperity hoped for to make up
for the trouble of moving into
strange country. where friends are
OF the future and not Of the past and
present.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
UTICA

Miss Ellen Swanson and mother
a funeral of Mrs. Swanson's brother.
n-law
Harry Moiwick was an Ottawa call.
err Saturday.
The men of the Farm Bureau asso-
citation. and their families and the
ladies of the Home Bureau and fam.
lilies will hold a joint social Friday
evening, December 16, in the Mystic
Workers hall. All members are
cordially invited to come and have a
good time and get acquainted The
ladies are requested to bring cake or
sandwiches.
E. z. Mercer of Ottawa, transacted
business in Utica Saturday
Mrs. Florence Esmond and grand.
daughter were La Sale shoppers yes
terday
Mrs. r. J. Boyle, Mrs. VIM Marley,
Clancy, Gertrude Taylor, Elizabeth
Fuller, Edith Harrington, Nellie and
Maria Noon, Mrs. Frank Dmick and
two daughters, Miss Louise Geen,
were La Sale shoppers Saturday.
John Wylie transacted business in
Ottawa Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Harold Buckner went
to Galva to spend the weekend with
his folks.
Mrs. Ellen Anderson was an Ottawa
shopper Saturday.
Mrs. J. S. Antle, Mrs w. e. Crosiar,
Misses Manye Clancy, Loretta
Miss John Kelly was La Sale call.
er Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. Meyers and children from
Troy Grove. is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Madden.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
ATTEMPT REVIVAL
OF MOOSE LODGE

Gantnin Harry Glenn OF Mooseheart
VIII deliver a talk at the regular
WeeklJ meeting of the Rotary Club on
Wednesday. Captain Glenn arrived
In Ottawa last night for the purpose
Of establishing new Loyal Order of
Moose here,
several attempts were made by OF
lava men to secure an organizer to
come here and form a Moose lodge.
put these We're always unsuccessful.
Some OF the local men interested ap-
pealcd to Attorney Charles Il. Wood
ward, asking him to communicate
with Rodney Brandon, a member of
the constitutional convention, who is
an active Moose worker, to see If he
could not send a man to Ottawa Ia
look over the field. At Mr.. Brandon =
request Captain Glenn was sent ia
Ottawa.
An attempt will be made to interest
local people In Mooseheart, which is a
school formed to care for dependent
children. At present there are over
1850 boys and girls there who are
being given thorough training.
Ottawa lodge Is undergoing a com
plete reorganization and is being puI
In position whereby it will be an
active and valuable factor in the sup
port Of Mooseheart, and will soor
rank among the leading Moose lodges
OF the state.
Captain Glenn will remain here TO,
ten days and will lecture in several
places in town during his stay or
the value of better education and
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Local Notes.

Mrs. Charles Christman and Miss
Bertha Rogers went to Streator Fri
day evening. whore they attended the
initiation of new members into the
Rebekah lodge in that city
Mr., and Mrs. Ernest Crawford are
now settled in their new home on the
East Side. where they moved from the
Mrs. o. c. Turner home on the West
Side.
Mr.. Coble of Ottawa, who sells va
rious articles. such as essences,
spices, etc, ran into wagon driven
by George Wollenhaupt and took a
whel off his auto. Aside from that
and severe shaking up for Mr. Coble
nothing of consequence happened.
Mrs. Ida Williams and grandson.
Bud Dimins, did Christmas shop.
ping in Ottawa Saturday.
Mrs. David Hunter and Mrs II. {.
Rogers spent Thursday with Mrs.
Kelly Payne.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
STREATOR VOTES TO
BUILD NEW $4,000
TWP. HIGH SCHOOL

Streator, Dec. 12-(Special.) -
Streator Saturday at a special cleo
ton voted $4,000 for new town
ship high school in an election which
returned a majority of $50 for the
proposition. The total vote for was
1863. and 1883 against. BY 2,074 to
1.13s. majority of 1886. the site of
the present school was selected on
which to erect the new structure.
The final victory eliminates three or
four attempts o nthe part of the
board OF education to obtain new
school for It's high school pupils, all
previous moves along this line be-
ing defeated by strongly organized op-
ponents.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Local Notes.

Coma Peterson was Morris visitor
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mitchell and
daughter motored to Ottawa yester-
day.
Charles Frandien was an Ottawa
visitor yesterday.
Joseph Fazio, Angelo Fazio, Louis
Sanni and Angelo Sanni Of Joliet mo-
tored to Marseilles Sunday and spent
the day visiting with the families of
Jacob Sanni and Joe Fazio on Broad
way.
Fl. R. LOOMS motored to Chicago
yesterday,
DR.. M. e. Blanchard went to Chi
cago this morning to attend a meet
ing Of the 33rd degree OF the Ma
sons. Marseilles is mighty proud to
have a citizen who has reached this
honor among Masons.
M. Engel went to Chicago this
morning. /.
r. T. White and family motored to
Ottawa to visit at the home OF ]. j.
Morrisey and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Harrington and
son Robert motored to Chicago for
a few days visit and were accompan-
led by his sister, Miss Meta Harring-
ton, and mother, Mrs. r. t. Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seaver OF Joliet &C
companied by his daughter and moth
or motored from Joliet yesterday.
Jess Wiley and family returned
from indianapolis Saturday and will
make their home here.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Hudson re-
turned to Detroit yesterday after Wis.,
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Worrels, of Main street
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
GRANDRIDCE
MISS WINiFREp YoCuM
CORRESPONDENT
BAZAAR AND SUPPER
is A FINE SUCCESS

On Friday evening, Dec, g. at the
country home of Fred Peck was held
one OF the most successful ba2aars
and suppers of the season. The at.
tendance was very good. considering
the condition Of the country roads at
inns time The many pretty and use.
tul articles on sale met with ready de
mand, but few articles had to be
carried over. An excellent supper
was served and was exceptionally pat.
ronized. The ladies of st. Andrews
nave Just reason to feel well pleased
with their efforts, netting 500. While
the ladies OF st, Andrews church are
few in numbers compared with neigh.
boring churches. they can well be
proud OF the activities of the church
carried on by their efforts. They
heartily appreciate the kind patron
age afforded them at this annual
event for the church.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
CARRIERS HELP INSTALL
MARSEILLES SYSTEM

Frank Blocker and John Downs of
the Ottawa post office, motored to
Marseilles Saturday afternoon, to as
sist Miss Cora Tisler, postmistress,
of that city, establish a system in
delivery of mails.
Mareilles is to have carrier ervice
after Jan. 1, and not being familiar
with the work, are being helped by
employees from the Ottawa office
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
SLUG AND ROB MAN
RUNNING RIDE ON
C., R. |. & P. FREIGHT

About $3.50 on Saturday night ar
eastbound freight had as passenge!
In box car man by the name o,
Guy Lake of 3743 Washtenaw avenue
Chicago, He was coming from Meade
Center Kan, to Chicago, and had
sent his wife ahead week ago last
Saturday.
When he reached Hutchinson, Kan
he was Joined by two other men who
were also deadheading their way over
the road. He had little money and
bought his companions food while on
the way and gloves to keep their
hands warm. Had it not been for his
intervention at Silvis they would have
been thrown off the train.
Mr., Lake belonged to the Masonic
fraternity and was in good standing
and through this means interviewed to
prevent the other two from being
thrown off the cars.
Just before reaching Marseiles one
OF the two hoboes asked him what
time II was. This was the first time
they saw his watch. One of the men
then walked to the other end Of the
empty car and, returning back at.
tracted his attention. Meantime. the
other man had picked up loose board
III the car. and as Lake turned his
back in answer to the effort of the
first man struck him on the head.
Lake had on a heavy fur cap. which
saved him. His cap was Knocked off
his head, hut he clutched the man in
front of him and reached to get his
cap, intending to jump off the train
At that the fellow with the board
struck him again on the top of the
head, this time knocking him out OF
the car through the open car door
onto the ground.
When he recovered consciousness
the car was out of sight and he was
on the ground opposite the home OF
Fred Grant on Washington street
which he managed to reach.
The police were notified and Chiei
Of Police LeRette came with tax
and took him to Thompson's hotel. DR.
Clark was called in and foundd the
man was severely cut over the head
his shoulder out of joint and the ten
dons on one knee wrenched loose
Samuel Epstein of the LEGAL lodge
OF Masons was notified and he saw
that the man was properly cared fol-
at the hotel, and yesterday took hin
home to Chicago.
Mr.. Eppstein reports that his fam
'ly in Chicago are fine people. and Mr.
Lake had used the last of his money
to send his wife home and was
obliged to use this method of reach
ing home himself
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Mail Box for Santa Claus.

Children who are expecting Santa
Claus and whose parents are unable
to have Santa visit them this year will
be taken care of by the Altrua club
and Main Street Girls if they will
write to Santa Claus, sign their names
and actresses plainly, and drop the let
ter in a box at Slor's grocery store,
beginning Dec. 10. Call or notify Mrs.
Glenn Spicer. Miss Addie Marsh. Mrs.
James Johnson or Miss Edith Dowell.
Donations of toys, clothing, food,
money or books will be gladly ac-
cepted to help take care OF these chill
dren, and such donations may be left
at Slor's grocery store.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
LAST Rroths .I,e cd Meeting.

Tie Baptist Brotherhood will hn''l
It's lust meeting e. 1921 tomorrow ev.
ening Chief Chef Al Beers viii pro
Fift feast of spare ribs and 81 ter
ktatit with all nere ssary trimmings
nat vii satisfy the gastronomie re
qu'icments of q king. 4 shor. but
II Interesting progfaia of literature and
music will be one of the features ol
the evening. A fine time is expected
end big rally OF .he brotherhood men
Is confidently expected.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Odd Fellows Plan Supper.

There will be a supper In Odd Fell
lows hall on Saturday, Dec. II, given
by the Achaen circle. Their suppers
are always fine, well worth the mon
ey so come and have something worth
while to eat. There will also be
aprons and fancy work for sale. to
give an opportunity Of stocking up
for Christmas presents.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
SEEK HIGHER UPS IN
HUGE BOOZE SCANDAL

Chicago, Dec. 12-Walter G. Walk
er, assistant chief of the bureau of in
vestigation. was today attempting to
find the ''higher-ups" in the whisky
ring which is said to have handled
more than 100000 worth of liquor
in the last year in Chicago.
The huge ring is said to be directed
by group of federal, city and police
officers, among them being an alder
man.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
EXTEND TIME FOR
DEALING IN FUTURES

Washington, Dec. 12.-The Chicago
beard Of trade ana members of that
exchange will be permitted to oper-
ate after Dec. "a under a revised or
der issued today by the Supreme
Court, The order, which is tempo
rary was made to meet the futures
trading act, which takes effect on that
date
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Basketball Friday Night.

The basketball games played here
Friday evening between the Grand
Ridge High school boys and the 0. II.
S. Lightweights of Ottawa resulted in
a victory for Grand Ridge, is to G.
The second game was our high school
girls versus Streator girls, the victory
again going to Grand Ridge. ii to /.
The games were witnessed by a large
crowd.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
THREE ENGINES CRASH:
CREWS UNINJURED

La Sale, Dee. t2--(Special. "A
triple collision in which three Illinois
Central locomotives figured. occurred
at 4;45 last night at Midway. way
station north Of La Sale. Two OF
the locomotives were switchers and
the third freight The crews of the
switch engines juiared and saved
themselves. Both engines were badly
smashed up. The freight locomotive
came out of the crash in fairly good
shape. No one was hurt
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO HAVE
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Teachers and pupils of the Presby,
terrain Sunday school are now max
ing the final arrangements for their
annual Christmas party to be held
some time during the week between
Christmas and New Years. These
Christmas parties are always Of a de-
cidedly pleasant character
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Miss Ethel Gum Home.

Miss Ethel Gum, daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Gum OF Burlington
avenue, is home again after five
weeks stay at st Mary's hospital,
Streator, where she submitted to an
operation for diseased bone in her
leg. II is needless to say Miss Ethel
is very happy little girl these days.
wing 9he will soon be herself
again.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Notice..

The ladies of Christ church will
hold their annual holiday sale at the
parish house, afternoon and evening.
Wednesday, Dec. IA. Beautiful hand
made rugs, aprons of the latest
STYLES, English print and applique,
tiffin and Bingham aprons. as we'll
as other useful articles will be on
sale. IA hot supper will be served
from q to p. m. Price zoe.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Two Cars Collide.

A big car driven by Frank Smith OF
Milwaukee collided with touring
car yesterday on the hard road near
the OMelia home near Ottawa. The
front wheel, wind shield and fender
of the Jordan car was broken, and
the driver slightly cut
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
To Attend Ottawa Meeting.

Marseilles Odd Fellows are plan
ming to send large delegation to-
night to the district meeting Of the
encampment branch OF Odd Fellows.
As Morris is within this district, they
will probably send a numerous dele
cation also.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12

bridge with suct, force be Knocked
the structure into Spring creel., near
here. W. B. buckingham, is in St.
Mar, g hospital 81 Spring Valley. to-
deN. badly bunged up, bit will live
the accident haapened late Saturday
aftcrha on when Eseringham was driv
iig NON Princeton to this city. His
auto was wrecked.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Anent Harrigan's Death.

Neil Harrigan, an inmate OF the
county home since 1919, died last
night suddenly. The coroner will
hold an inquest today II relatives
wish further information call Super
visor States, phone Red POI, Mar
settles.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Mrs. Jameson IMPROVING.

Mrs. Jameson, wife of the local
Standard Oil salesman. of the East
Side. who submitted this week to an
operation for removal of tumor, at
st, Mary's hospital, Streator, is re.
ported as doing very nicely.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12

Thirty new reading circle books
for the pupils of our schools have
been placed on the shelves of the
public library They we're bought
with the library birthday school col
lection.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12

William Martin was arrested yester
day and after arraigned before Jus,
tice Nicholson and found guilty was
fined $40 and costs. He was charged
with being intoxicated.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Cities and Solifuda

The poet in utter solitude remem.
beringI his spontaneous thoughts and
recording them, is found to have re.
corded, that which men in settles vast~
find true for them also. Emerson.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Why Not

give mother ana father a pair of
glasses for Christmas. Nothing
would please them more. Good eye
sight is one of our greatest blessings
See Gilbert, the optical specialist, at
Blanchards Drug Store every We'd
nesday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
"Provocation" IL Good.

In an examination sehoolboy gave
this definition: Holy matrimony Is
divine institution for the proyoea.
ton of mankind"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
Shows Electrical Machinery.

AS an educational advertisement.
Johnson & Pattison put on In Sene-
ca last Saturday an electrical show
in which all kinds of electrical ap-
pliances were shown.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
South Side Coal.

$3.50 per ION in two ton lots or
more. s6.75 per ton for single tons
and on the hill. For prompt delivery
phone Black No. 6.
Manufacturers Coal Co.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
GRAIN

Furnished by G. w. Kirby, manager
Gardiner b. Van Ness & Co.. members
Chicago Board of Trade, third floor
Moloney Building
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
SHORTS Spireeoh

Joseph Smith of La Sale spent to-
day in Ottawa
John Walsh of La Sale was an OF
tawa visitor last night
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12
AUTO TEARS BRIDGE
OUT BY THE ROOTS

Peru. Dec. 12.-(Special Driving
at high rate and crashing into a
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-12

upon the duty of the public toward
dependent childhood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-09-02
STILL SHY $4,000
ROOMS FOR G.. A. r.
Committee Says Only 1000
Have Been Listed.

At the end Of nearly month of work
and with only four weeks remaining be-
fore the opening here Of the ffty-ffth
encampment of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, less than onefourth of the
t"Hal number of rooms, which will be re-
quired for that week have been listed
by the housing committee, according to 4
statement by Newton J. Mcclure, chair
man of the housing committee.
I'VE have 1000 rooms so far" said Mr.
MCGUIRE, that leaves >us 10000 short
of the number ii has been estimated that
we will need. Requests are coming in
each day from all parts of the country for
rooms, and these assignments are being
made Immediately on receipt Of the re-
quests.
"If the people will only register their
available rooms with the committee before
the last week preceding the encampment,
we will be able to file the room cards
and care for the visitors in q satisfactory
manner as soon they arrive Last year
thousands Of rooms were offered at the
last minute. and many could not be listed
by the committee, because it was ply
sically impossible"