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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
STATE OFFICERS OF
W.R.C. PAY VISIT To
CORPS It THIS CITY
STATE-1o
RELIEF CORPS LADIES HAVE AS
GUESTS AT FRIDAY AFTER.
MOONS MEETING INSPECTOR
OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT.

The Woman's Relief Corps held a
special meeting in the Odd Fellows
hall yesterday afternoon, starting at
2:3O o'clock. All officers and thirty
five members were present. The de.
partment president, Miss Nellie WI.
kins0n, and th1 department Inspector.
Kate d. Williams, Cf Peoria, Wer2
present at the meeting. The regular
routine business was carried out
After the business part Of the meet
ing refreshments were served by the
executive committee, when it was an
nounced that the November and De.
cemher birthday pgrties fer the mem
bers of the organization would be held
on Nov. 16, after the regular meeting
An interesting pfOgram will be given
at the meeting and the G. A. r. and
Corps members and friends are in.
vited to attend
Honor Mrs. Griffith.
The district convention OF the Re
lief Corps was held at Morris la@
Thursday afternoon and waS well at
tended by members Of this district.
Mrs Irene Griffith of South ottawa
and president Of the ottawa division
Of the organization was elected preai-
dent Of the association for next year.
twenty-five members OF the local
corps attended the meeting. There
were also many members from S'rea-
.or, MaraoilIcs. Joliet, Wilmington
Gardner, Tonica, Ransom and Morris
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
CHILLED BY
BUCKET Of WATER,
WIFE GETS DECREE
COMPLIMENT AYERS AT COURT
HEARING HUSBAND "DUCkED"
HER WHILE IN RAGE-HAVE
FOUR CHILDREN.

A bucket Of cold water thrown upon
her by her better half, evidently killed
the embers of effection Mrs. Homar
Whitsel of La Sale, held in the heart
of his wife Freda, for this morning
the latter at a divorce hearing before
Judge Eldredge in the Circuit Court,
told of the incident along with the
remainder of her marital woes. After
hearing the evidence Judge Eldredge
granted her a decree.
The couple according to Mrs. Whit
are the parents of four children, Edna
aged II, Leonore aged 8, Kenneth aged
6 and Margaret aged 4.
Mrs. Whitsel alleged that in the
summer of 1917 the defendant attack.
ed her with a butcher knife and then
he beat her, discoloring her face. 1t
was at this time, she alleged that the
pail of water was thrown on her.
Continue Contempt Cases.
The hearing of Joseph Brzezinia of
La Sale, whose wife VernOica asked
that he be compelled to show why he
should not be punished for contempt
for failure to pay her alimony, was
continued by agreement until Satur-
day morning, November 10 at 10
o'clock.
The hearing on the petition filed by
Mrs. Lorraine Hooking of La Sale,
against her husband Harry B. Hook.
ing, from whom she is estranged, ask
ing that he be compelled to pay her
almony, was continued until next
Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
MEN TO HAVE CHARGE
OF CHURCH SERVICES

The men of the First Methodist
church are planning to take full
charge of the evening service at the
church tomorrow night. The COM
mittee in charge have planned a pro-
gram of interest to all who attend.
There will be a chorus choir of mems
voices and after a short musical pro.
gram of interest to all who attend.
will be discussed Some of the speak.
Grover, L. C. Brand and George o.
ers of the evening will be George O.
Walker. Everyone is cordially invited
to attend this meeting.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
COMPANY OF MlDGETS
COMING TO GAYETY

What do you people dream of who
never grow up big? What thoughts
do they think and what are their as
piratiOns, hopes, tastes? When a man
or a woman is so little they don't
reach up to our waistline, VIC marvel
much and look upon them with curl
osity. The truth is, they marry and
give in marriage; they love and laugh
and cry and sometimes Cuss bit
that is the men. They are a good deal
like their brothers who make six feet
and their sisters who are perfect
thirty-sixes
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
5 DRY OFFICERS MEET
DEATH ENFORCING LAW

washington, Nov. 5.--The field staff
CT the prohibition enforcement fore g
comprises men of character and cali
Der who serve from the motive of pa
ttriotism," Federal Commissioner
Haynes declared today in a state
ment published as tribute to these
workers.
Mr.. Haynes said the illicit liquor
traffic embraced "unscrupulous men
of unlimited means" as well as com
mon crooks. He made public list of
casualties recently sustained by the
prohibition forces showing that five
men had met their death ard two
others had narrow escapes.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
IVY WAY THROWN OPEN
TO MARSEiLLES TRAVEL

The Ivy Way the concrete road just
constructed east of tho city, was
opened to traffic between ottawa and
Marseilles today making one more
lap of the highway bctwco9 Ottawa
and Chicago entirely completed. Tour
lists will reve! in this announcement
as they have experienced no small
amount of difficulty from the road
ways set aside for detours. The en-
tire highway between Ottawa and Chi
cago will be open for use by Nov. Is.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
LEADER DEAD, JAP
CABINET RESIGNS

Toxic. Nov. 5.-The Japanese cab
met resigned this morning The
resignation came as a direct result
of the assassination of Premier lIara,
but will not change the government
any, as the ministry will continue
in office without further notice from
the throne. There will be no change
in policy. especially toward the arm
ament conference in Washington,
Acting Premier Uachida stated.
The delegates will put forth their
best efforts for the sake of world
peace" he said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
DR.. ALLEN TO SPEAK
AT WASHINGTON PARK

If the weather is favorable tomor-
row afternoon Dr. Thomas j. Allen
will talk in Washington Park "as
usual" at 3 O'Clock on Better Faith
e"s," speaking as experienced teach.
er physician and father, besides hav.
ing been kid himsolf-long time
ago"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
OPEN WYOMING LAND
TO EX-SERVICE MEN

Washington, Nov. 5-Tracts Of land
aggregating 3292 acres in Wyomins
will be thrown open to entry by cX-
service men for sixty-threc days from
Dec. 30, 1921, the department of the
interior announced. Most Of the lanl
was described as having practically
no agricultural value but as possible
for use as grazing acreage.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
2 DIPHTHERIA CASES
UNCOVERED BY PIKE
According to announcements

According to announcements this
morning by DR.. w. A. Pike, city
health commissioner, two new cases
of diphtheria have developed within
the city during the past twenty-four
hours. Carrie Hadley, 10 year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Had
ley, of 512 fillmore street, was strick-
en- with the disease yesterday and
this morning was placed under quar-
antine. The other case reported was
that of Clara Brown, also 10 years
of age, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
George Brown, of North Fall street.
The home was quarantined this morn.
ing
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
NO WORTH WHILE PAY
DIRT IN ILLINOIS

Urbana, Ill.,, Nov 4-Nowhere in
Illinois will gold ever he found in
sufficient quantities to justify an at
tempt at production, according to f..
w. DeWOlf, chief of the state geolog
ical survey, in commenting today up
on the reported find at Pearl City in
Stephenson county,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
DEATH CLAIMS MISS
ELMIRA MATTINGER

Miss Elmira Nattinger, prominent
ottawa resident, died this afternoon
at the family home. 4O6 Congress
street The obituary of Miss Nattin.
ger will be published Monday, and the
hour of the funeral service will he an
nOunced then.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
HOTEL CLERK SLAIN
BY DUBUQUE BANDIT

Dubuque. Iowa. Nov 5.-John Ryan,
80 years old, night clerk Of the Paris
hotel, was shot and killed at 2:30
o'clock this morning by holdup man
In the hotel. When Ryan was told to
throw up his hands he reached under
the. counter for his gun. The robber
fired. the bullet piercing Ryan's head,
He died a few minutes later. The
robber escaped,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
DELAND RESTAURANT
MAN Is MURDERED

Bloomington, H., Nov. John
Hanrahan. former restaurant man CT
Deland, was shot and killed on =
street in that place last evening by
Claude Berry, former service man,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
F X T RAY.
SANTA FE BANDITS TAKE
REGISTERED MAIL.

Kansas City, Nov. 5.-A masked
robher trussed up seven mail clerks
of Santa Fee train No. 8, arriving
here from CaIiforna today, and es-
capped with two sacks of registered
mail
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
Longest Shakespeare PLAY.

"Hamlet' is the longest of Shake
epeares plays. with 1890 lines, and
the Comedy of Errors" the shortest
with LIT lines.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
Arabs Like l4yena Stew.

Some Arabs are extremely fond Of
hyena stew. and this despite the fact
that even dog turns from hyena meat
In disgust.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-05
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Sunday
except increasing cloudI-
ness Sunday, slowly rising
temperature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
CH|CHAC0F OFFICIALS ARRIVE

w. A. Castleton and Lew c. Kay president and secretary respectively of the Hirst- Chichagoff Mining Com pany, who arrived here Saturday evening on the steamer Princess Alice, left early yesterday morning on the Ambassador for the property of the company on Chichagoff Island Both MT. Castleton and MT. Kay are residents of Seattle, where the com pGny headquarters are located.
 The officials expect to remain al the mine for about 10 days. During their stay there they will go over the workings thoroughly. They also plan to look over the water power sites which can be utilized by the company in operation of the mine.
 MT. Castleton and MT. Kay will re turn to Juneau for short stay be fore returning to the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
NOME HARBOR TO BE FINISHED BY
 END OF SEASON
Arthur C. Blake Examining Nome Railroad - Make
 Comprehensive Survey.

Barring unforeseen hampering cir construction of a jetty and break water for Nome harbor will be com pleted this season, according to q statement made today by Col. James G. Steese. Alaska district engineer for the Rivers and Harbors Board and president of the Alaska Road Commission, who returned to his of flee here on the Princess Alice Sat urday after a hurried trip to Seattle
 Final instructions relative to ,he Nome harbor work were given by Colonel Steese to F. l.. Carpenter, junior engineer. U. S. engineers, who will be in active charge of the sea sons work MT Carpenter and crew left Seattle on the first sailing of the Victoria last week "ApprCxi- mately $55,000 will be necessary to complete the construction, which will be done this season, unless ve experience a destructive storm such as occurred two years ago. ?aid Colonel Steese. Next year the Riv- CTS and Harbors Board will experG $10,0O0 in maintenance work on the Nome project and annually there after S7,500. The city of Nome will match this annually with $2,500,'' he added
 Engineer Employed
 Provision for the examina lon of tbn cauord pooipcula RaiI-oo1 bac been made according to' Colonel Steese. While in Seattle he em- ployed as representative of the Al aska Road Commission, Arthur c. Blake, a well known ciyli engineer, to make this examination, which will included a careful survey of all the roads property and scrutiny of the title When this has been done. CC,- onel Steese will submit a report with his recommendation as to whether or not the railroad should be pur chased by the Territorial govern ment in accord with a bill pas3el bv the late Alaska Legislature.
 Survey of Transportation
 As soon as MT. Blake completes his examination of the Seward Pc ninsula Railroad. he will inlm" Hate ly begin a comprehensive survey of the transportation needs o.i the en- tire Seward Peninsula cove ing a 5 stem linking up Nome, Davidson's Landing, Taylor, Kougarok. Deering, Candle and the coal fields n Chi cago Creek Money to cover the cost of this survey is spec:fi ally in cluded in the Alaska Road Commis sion item in the Army appropriation bill now before Congress c.nd which is expected to become a law within few days, said Colonel Steese. A complete report will be prepared for presentation to Congress fhis fall, covering the survey, he added.
 Local Work Progressing
 Colonel Steese inspected yesterday the work being done on tEe road tG Mendenhall Glacier The crew is making splendid progress, he said, and is now within short distance of the glacier. The roaGbod, he said. is soft, but will pack easily after traffic starts over it. Plans fir the
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE AND MANY
 LIVES ARE LOST

SALT LAKE CITY, June 13.- Two are known to be dead and in all probability at least the bodies of six others may be found in the debris more than 25 were injured and many others are unaccounted for and the property loss is nearly $1,0OO,O00 as the toll of the fire late Saturday night at the plant of the Utah Oil Refining Company
 Lightning struck a. tank con- taining 100000 gallons of gasoline and the fire then started which spread rapidly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Three Killed When Auto
 Is Struck by Interurban

SEATTLE, June 13.-Three per sons were killed and fourth is now in critical condition as the result of an automobile being struck by an interurban train yesterday afternoon at Algona, 15 miles south of here.
 The dead are Joe Gillmette. aged 55; Mrs Joe Gillmette, aged AZ, and George L. Burris, aged 60 Mrs. George Burris is believed to have been fatally injured. The four lived at Auburn, Wash. Both men were Northern Pacific railroad switchmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
NEWLY WEDS WELCOMED
 WHEN THEY ARRIVE HERE

Mir and Mrs. M J. Bavard, who were married recently at Vancouver, B. C., were given an enthusiastic re ception last Saturday evening upon their arrival here on the Princess Alice. The reception was given in part payment for the trick that they played on their many friends by sneaking away to get married. Mrs Bavard was formerly Miss Ida Mes serschmidt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
DOUGLAS AND JUNEAU
 BALL TEAMS WILL PLAY

For the first time this season the Douglas and Juneau baseball teams will cross bats, when they meet on the Douglas grounds next Wednes day evening. Players and spectators will take the :1O ferry from Juneau and the game will start as soon as possible after the arrival of the wis itors to the Island.
 No definite lineup for either team has as yet been announced. The game will be in the nature of a practice one, to give both teams a chance to tune Ip for the big Fourth of July tournament.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Fire Breaks Out Again on
 Liner George Washington

NEW YORK, June 13.-Late this afternoon fire broke out on the steamship George Washington, at Hoboken. Fire was discovered aboard the big liner 10 days ago while she was in the drydock, but the blaze was quickly extinguished The George Washington, while a transport, carried former President Woodrow Wilson twice across the \ Atlantic to attend the peace confer. Fence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
ALASKAN MiDSHiPMAN OFF
 FOR VISIT TO OLD WORLD

Harry Morgan, midshipman at tn U. s. Naval Academy at Annap. oils, Maryland, has just successfully passed his examinations allowing him to pass into the third year classes of the academy MT. Morgan is the son of MT. and Mrs. J. S Morgan of this city.
 Writing home to his parents here the young man said that his class is about to leave on a government war vessel for their summer practice cruise. The trip will include stops at the Azores, Christiana, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Cuba and then home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Great Britain Will Be
 Neutral in New Conflict

LONDON, June 13.-Great Britain will maintain strict neutrality toward the Greek and Turk Nationalists con flict, according to Austen Chamber lain, Chancellor of the Exchequer This statement was made in the House of Commons this forenoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC BE HELD WEDNESDAY

Arrangements have been completed for the annual picnic of the Sunday school of the Presbyterian church al Salmon Creek next Wednesday. Au tomobiles will be provided to trans port the children to and from the picnic grounds. the machines being scheduled to leave the church at 10 o'clock.
 All mothers who can accompany their youngsters are invited to come along.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
MUSICIANS ATTENTION!

Exclusive agency c. G. Conn ( Co. celebrated band and orchestr' instruments and accessories. Repair ing and plating. Anything musical Carl H. Erickson. Agent. P. 0. Bo' 474, Douglas, or Phone 16. -adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Two Years in Prison for
 A Drunken Auto Driver

CALGARY, June 13.-Stanton A. Nickle, ,shoe merchant of Calgary, has been found guilty of manslaugh ter and sentenced to two years in jail. Nickle, when drunk, ran down and killed a woman on Calgary street some months ago. He was previously acquitted, but that judg- ment was set aside.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Northbound PRINCESS ROYAL, due tomor- row night. CITY OF SEATTLE, due We'd nesday.
 Scheduled Sallings ADMIRAL WATSON leaves Se- attle Wednesday. NORTHWESTERN leaves Se attle June 13, s p. m.
 Southbound Sailings ALAMEDA southbound June 15. CITY OF SEATTLE, south bound, Wednesday. PRINCESS ROYAL southbound June 16.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Wealthy Mining Man of
 Occur d' Alene Is Dead

WALLACE, Ida, June 13.-James F. Callahan, wealthy mining man of the Occur d'Alene district, died yesterday afternoon. On Friday night he was stricken with a stroke of paralysis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
klELWASSEk FUNERAL
 VERY LARGELY ATTENDED

The funeral of Joseph Kielwasser, held yesterday afternoon, was very largely attended by members of the Moose Lodge, of which he was member, and other friends. It is said that the funeral ritual as given by the lodge at their hall preceding the services at the Catholic church were very impressive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
House Debating Porter
 Peace Resolution Today

WASHINGTON, June 13 - The House resumed the debate on the Porter peace resolution this fore noon. A vote is expected to be tax en late this afternoon
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Lone Bandit ,Robs Bank
 And Escaped with $4000

ST. JOE. Idaho, June 13.-A lone bandit held up the cashier of the First State Bank here this morning, locked him in the vault and escaped with $4.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Rotary Clubs of Nations
 Are Meeting in Scotland

EDINBURGH, June 13-The In ternational Association of Rotary Clubs began the 18th annual conven- tion today with Estes Snedecor, of Portland, Ore, international presi- erican delegates are attending the convention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
BIDS WAIVED.

Bids will be received up to June 16 by John Beck at the First Ma tional Bank for the painting, in two coats. of the exterior of the Odd Fellows Building, Juneau, with or without material. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
American Is Reported
 Killed by Crown Forces

DUBLIN, June 13.-Dispatches re ceived here state the Grown forces killed Thomas Rush, an American navy pensioner, near Castle Beach yesterday afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
Farm Loan Bank of Kansas To Survey Flood Regions

WASHINGTON, June 13-The Farm Loan Board has instructed the Farm Loan Bank at Wichita, Kans, to make an immediate survey of the situation confronting the farmers in the Colorado flood district
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13

suspension bridge across the Men aenhall River are almost complete and the commission vii. put the bridge across the river as soon a3 the Bureau of Public Road, and Ter iitory have completed thor end of the highway across the ! Montana Creek from Aux Lake.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-06-13
CAPITAL MOST NECESSARY AT
 PRESENT TIME
Remarkable Address Made Today by E. H. Gary to
 Commencement Class.

Continued from page one.)
Askov American., 1921-02-10
Duquette

Mrs. Frank Pilrain is spending
several days at Harlis with her
mother.
Elizabeth Melancon of Duluth,
spent the week end with her
parents.
J. M. Anderson and Geo. Wag-
ner made business trip to Bru-
no. Monday.
Mrs. John Narcotic visited sew
eral days with her daughter, Mrs.
Neil Bonner of Superior.
The Community Aid will hold
their semi-monthly meeting at
the hall, Friday evening, Feb. 1S.
The Misses Myrna and Alice
Norell of Duluth, spent Saturday
and Sunday with their parents.
Mrs. S. Skogvald and two
children consulted DIR. Dredge
and DR.. Christianson Monday be-
tween trains.
Mrs. G. Wahlquist, Mrs. Boh-
lin, Mrs. LeMay, Mrs. f. Wash
burn and Dora LeMay of Nicker-
son, attended the Community Aid
at Mrs. Torell's Saturday after
noon.
Little Lawrence Vernie Weiss,
the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Weiss passed away Sunday
morning after weeks illness
of pneumonia. The little fellow
leaves a sorrowing home which
he came to brighten just a month
ago. The community expresses
it's deep sympathy in their be-
reavement. The remains were
taken to Brook Park on Tuesday
to be buried.
Askov American., 1921-02-10
DanfOrth

Edgar Erickson is working for
Mr. Frisendahl.
Mr.. Bates will preach at Dan
forth next Sunday afternoon.
Angelo Smith is hauling lum-
ber to Cloverton for Harry Dun
can.
Several families from the
community helped Mrs. Oscar
Larson celebrate her birthday
Wednesday evening
Alva Minks attended services
conducted by Lee Bates at the
Grace school house Sunday morn
ing and at Duxbury Sunday
night.
There will be a valentine par
ty at the school house Saturday
hlght. Everyone is invited 10
attend. There will be valen-
tine box so boys bring a valen-
tine for your best girl.
There was a good attendance
at the Farmers Club meeting re-
Gently. Mr.. Idtse. the county
agent. was present and helped
to make the meeting an interest
ing one. The new officers elect
ed were: VIM. Swanson, wee
president and Ellen Rydberg
chairman of program committee
Askov American., 1921-02-10
PRESERVE 1912 WAR RELIC
Commodore Perrys Flagship Niagara
10 to Have Permanent Resting
Place at Erie, Pa

The United States brig Niagara,
that famous unit of Perry's fleet to
which his flag was transferred on
the foundering of the flagship Law
renee, is to have a permanent home
in the port Of Erie, Pa. After near
ly q century in a watery grave IN
Misery bav, where It was sunk along
with the other members of the fleet
on the signing Of the international
treaty between Great Britain and
the United States, the old Niagara,
having been raised in connection
Askov American., 1921-02-10

with the centennial celebration IN
1913 of Commodore Perry's victory,
is far too much Of a historic relic To
permit Of its being jostled about
from place to place.
For the purpose Of assuring it a
permanent resting place. where it
can be inspected by visitors from all
parts Of the world, the city Of Erie
has made presentation OF the Ma
CARA to the United States govern
ment. Congress at It's last session
accepted the gift and passed bill
directing the navy department TO
assume charge Of the old relic and
to keep it in fitting repair, and also
erecting, if necessary, a suitable
dock for its anchorage at the port
Of Erie.