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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
The MOSQUITO,

According to an old negro nanny,
who has passed all her days in New
orleans, the mosquito is a schemng.
treacherous bug, Here he comes,
she says, CLOSE to you, signln', lovin'
aud gentle-like, Cousin, cousin But
Jest as soon as he's got good meal
he amt got no more use for you than
pizen Then he nirts his ugly, skinny
Old head aud sails away. singing No
KIN no Kin, no kim Pittsburgh
ClronIcIe-Telesrdph.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
HARDING TO GIVE
SENATE ARMS TREATIES

Washington. Feb. 1O.-President
Harding will appear in person late
this afternoon before the United
States senate and lay before that
body the treaties evolving from the
disarmament conference. The presi-
dent will deliver 1000 word ad-
dress covering the Importance OF the
treaties
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
County Court

1143S PEG VS. Savonsnski-daft
pleads guilty-fnd 500 & costs on
first count.
1887 PEG VS. Waskiewiez-same &C.
1886 PEG VS. Zuchorski-same as
1l43S
11439 PEG VS. Rowinski--same.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
South Side Coal.

$3.50 per Ton IN two ton lots or
more. s675 per ton or single tons
aud on the hill. For prompt delivery
phone Black No. 6.
Manufacturers Coal Co,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs Byron Stebbms, Mr. and
Mrs, r. c. Van tIoorebeke, Supt, and
Mrs. C., V McAlpine and MIR. and Mrs.
Ray lIiuch,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
To Open Basket Tourney.

In the drawings which took place
at the Ottawa Township high school
last night, Marseiles and Mendoza
are to open the Valley Tournament
this year.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
It's a Shame

To let your eyes go when they are in
need Of help so badly. Your eyes
tested and fitted by me means salts.
faction to you Dr.. W c. Gilbert, at
Blanchard's drug store every Wedncs-
day.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-02-10
Notice.

The Zetoma club will meet on Sat
Wday Feb II. at 7:45 p. m al hed
dicks library.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
Thomas Edison PeeUed
OUer Poor Head York
of Washington Guard,

WASHINGTON. June I1.-Thomas
Edison has yet 10 realize one of his
principal ambitions.
While in Washington recently the
famous inventor called at the Treas
ury Building 70 keep an appointment
with several high Government off,
Gals. He was stopped at an en-
trance door by a Waterman who
disdainfully passed up the electrical
wizards explanations with a "ten It
20 the chief OF the watch" Edison
was subjected 10 a rigid inspection
and severe grilling. pronounced
harmless and permitted 10 proceed
to the office OF Comptroller Of the
Currency Crissinger.
Strolling up the corridor after
having been o.k.'d by the Treasury
guardians. Edison laconically re-
marked 10 a companion:
I'm in favor of the police, but
one OF my ambitions is TO inven,
something that viii improve their
headwork."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
UNCLE
WICCILY
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
PAINTED DUCK.
BY HOWARD X. GARIS.
BY HOWARD r.. GARIs.

Dear me-" exclaimed Nurse Jane
Fuzzy WuzZy in Uncle Wiggily's hol-
low stump bungalow one morning.
My goodnessi I wonder what is
going to happen?"
please don't tell me the Fuzzy
Fox or the Woozie Wolf Is coming
along!' begged the bunny rabbit
gentleman. I'm not ready, even
yet, to let them nibble my ears!"
"Oh, it isn't that" laughed the
muskrat lady housekeeper You
are in no danger, but 1 am"
How is that?" Uncle Wiggily
asked.
Because I think I am going
crazy!" laughed Nurse Jane. Here
I have gone and baked Two pans
full OF corn mullins and I should
have made only one. Leok" She
pointed 20 two large pans filled with
crisp. brown. corn mullins, warm
from the oven.
How did it hapren?" asked
Uncle Wiggily. mot that II makes
any difference" he made haste to
add. "For the more corn mullins
there are the better like it"
II think one pan full is quite
enough" spoke Nurse Jane. 81 can't
imagine how it happened, that
made two"
We'll, I suppose you must have
baked one hatch Of mullins, and
then you got to thinking OF some
thing else and made up a second
pan full. forgetting all about the
TTnPIa VVFUpf1vr
That's it," laughed Nurse Jane.
And now that we have more than
we need. I'll give you some to take
TO Uncle Butter. the goat"
"7'hat will be fne!" exclaimed
Uncle Wiggily and soon he was hop
ping on his way through the forest
with a basket OF corn muffin cakes
on his raw.
All Of a sudden. as Uncle W1ggily
was hopping past little woodland
pool Of water, he heard a quacking
sound, and a voice said:
I'm very sorry, my dears, but I
can't give you anything TO eat just
now Be patient and I'll fly through
the woods and see Of can find any
thing for you"
"Oh. but we're so hungry, Daddy"
cried some little voices.
This SIS too bad" thought Uncle
Wiggily. thinking OF his basket OF
corn mullins. Il wonder who these
creatures are?"
The bunny peered through the
bushes and saw two large birds and
some smaller birds. At least Uncle
Wiggily though they were birds. for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

members OF the Foreign Missionary
society Of Stull n. +. church
The Harmony Reading circle will
meet In the afternoon with Mrs.
Calvert DeFrees. Taylor St. IN the
afternoon
The Modern Priscilla club will be
entertained I'm the afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Edward Slick. 704
Marietta ST.
The WOman's Foreign Missionary
society viii meet at Leeper park in
the afternoon.
Nr and Mrs Emmett Webster
viii entertain the members OF the
Thursday club and their husbands
all day at their summer home at
Michigan City
FRIDAY
The ladies' Auxiliary OF West
minister Presbyterian church wi,
hold an afternoon meeting at the
church parlOrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
THE UNEXPECTED COMPLICA-
TION THAT MET MADGE AND
LILLIAN IN THE KITCHEN.

LILLIAN IN The h1IOnEN.
Il knew itl' ! exclaimed. woman
like, as Lillian and 1. at Marion's
frightened call, made a dash 70 the
kitchen from the veranda where we
had arranged the code summons to
my father and Allen Drake.
Whatever is Mother doing IN the
kitchen? l thought l had every bit
Of the work done, and that she was
lying down."
''She was" Lillian rejoined breath
lessly, as she ran, but she probably
seized the chance OF our being gone
to do some extra bit of cleaning"
The truth of our supposition was
brought forcibly home TO us as we
burst into the kitchen door. An i'm
mense dish cupboard IN the kitchen
stood open. and on the floor beside
it in the midst of clatter of broken
crockery. sat my mother-in-law. her
head resting against Marion. her face
deathly pale beneath the blood that
was trickling from a cut in her fore
head, and her left arm hanging in
limp fashion sickeningly suggestive
OF fracture.
l slipped 10 my knees beside her,
and put my arm around her, reieas-
ing Marion, while Lillian, with a
quick survey of the kitchen. took
command OF the situation in charac-
teristic fashion.
Marion, get my first-aid kit. and
call to Uncle Dickey in his room as
you GO" she said. and as the child
sped obediently from the room she
poured some water into a basl:. and
with a soft cloth began TO lave my
mother-in-law's face.
Mother Graham opened her eyes
and spoke feebly.
e-chair-elipped." she said.
] Lillian and looked at each other
in exasperated amazement. This
woman Of over 20 years had put a
box upon a kitchen chair, and had
climbed upon 1t in order 10 clean the
upper shelf OF the cupboard An
upset pan with soapy water flowing
from it, completed the mute story OF
her foolish endeavor
'"what-what ia IT? Whatsc hap
pened to Mother?" Dicky, white
Tipped. breathless from running
rushed into the room and 20 his
mothers side II should think you
could look after her better thar this
/ Madge, How did she fall? Are you
badly hurt?"
IF you'll - ve-your-bre1th-
breath - TO - cool-your-broth-
/ Richard" his mother said with diff
Guilty. but with her old tartness, you
y-fnd-out-so
! I saw a smile twich the corners OF
Idllian's lips. but for myself / felt nc
a nnusement That part of my brair
which was not filed with alarm fol-
my mother-in-la was occupied with
resentment against Dicky for nis un-
lust blame or me- However. I re-
I Elected. bitterly. ] ought 10 be used &c
IL for there have been few adverse
happenings. big and little. in our life
/ together. for which Dicky's first i'm
pulsive words have not been those Of
censure.
please get a doctor as soon as you
7 can. Dicky-bird." Lillian said softly
This cut on the forehead Is nothing
which I cannot attend TO. but hei
arm
{ "Mv-arm-is-broken," Mother
Graham said with decision. AMI as
saw the beads OF sweat standing ou'
on her forehead knew that she We
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
Revelations "A Vile egoAa5RS5555ox

suffering great pain. but heroically
supDressing any reference 20 it.
Whenever 1 see my mother-in-law in
great physical pain l realize OF what
stuff the old martyrs were made. for
she utters no word of complaint All
her business Is expended upon the
petty things Of life, the great mo-
ments find her poised and uncom-
planning.
Lillian Takes Command.
Jerry TIGER is at the barn" Lii
liam went on. If you'll call him.
think that with all of US we can car
~ her to the bedroom off the living
room. We don't dare attempt the
journey upstairs with this arm
That's right, Marion. Take out that
little bottle in the right-hand lower
corner OF the kit. Hold it ready for
me If / need it. Now, Mother Ora
ham, don't mind if I sting you a
little"
With quick deft fingers lillian
bound up the wound in the elder
woman's forehead and directed Mar
ion in the preparation Of a potion
from the little bottle, which she COM
PEELED my mother-in-law TO drink by
sheer force of will, And then Jerry
TIGER, summoned by Dicky, came
into the kitchen, and with minute
care we succeeded in transferring
Mother Graham from the kitchen
floor to the bed Lillian had men
toned
What doctor do you want. Moth
err" Dicky asked when the journey
was completed.
Il suppose that jackanape Of a
Petit will do as we'll as anybody"
she said in a stronger voice than she
had used before, thanks 70 the
strength Of Lillian's potion. AID we
all interpreted her words as an ap-
prevail of the physician which she
would have died rather than put in
specific form.
Everything is Cleared"
'I'n have him here in a fifty"
Dici<y promised and hurried from
the room.
Then Lillian asd I bent over his
mother, trying to make her as COM
, Portable as possible. l wonC cred If
Lillian was as dismayed as I over the
! prospect OF the next few weeks with
Mother Graham a helpless invalid,
and Katie gone.
A childishly triumphant smile
! crossed my mother-in-law lips as
she sounded the slogan of the old
martinez hosekeeper she Is.
Wei. anyway. no matter who
comes into that kitchen. everything
/ is cleaned just as il should be, ex-
! cept that water and those broken
dishes on the floor And now see
that you keep it that way"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

one Of them had coat of the most
beautiful feathers-green, red, pur-
pie, white and yellow, all mixed up
on his back, head and wings, as
though he had fallen into a paint
box.
"Oh, what a pretty bird you are -
cried Uncle> Wiggily, as he horp8
out from behind a bush And as
your little birds are hungry / will
give them some corn mullins. There
are more than Uncle Butter will
need"
Thank ou,' said the creature
with the beautiful and many-colored
feathers at is very kind OF you to
feed my little ones. but, as it hap
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

pens. I am not exactly a bird"
What are you?" asked the bun
ny.
II am a wood duck" was the an
swer "and this is my wife"
The Wood Duck pointed one web
bed foot az his mate, who, though
she had some colored feathers. was
not as gay as was her husband.
well. if you aren't n bird; I shall
call you the Painted Duck" laugh
ed Uncle Wiggfly. For you look
Just like wooden duck from a toy
store, painted in all the colors OF
the rainbow"
"All right, call me the Painted
Duck if YOU like" said the web
footed creature, with a quackine
laugh. And now what about those
corn muftins?"
Uncle Wiggily took some OF the
mullins from the basket, and the
little Wood Ducks as we'll as Mr.
and Mrs Painted Duck. had all they
wanted 20 eat. Then Mrs. Duck
took the little ducks for a swim in
the pond. and Mr. Painted Duck
walked a little way through the
forest with Uncle Wiggily.
The bunny was looking ar the gay
feathers Of his new friend when
all of a sudden, out of the bushe:
jumped the Fuzzy Fox.
Now for some earn nibbIes"
barked the Fox. Uncle Wiggily
stood still with fear. and the Paint
ed Duck at his side did not move al
first. Yes now for some fine cal
nibbles." barked the Fox.
Here. You let Uncle Wiggily
alone if you pleased" suddenly
quacked the Wood Duck, and witt
that he spread out his wings and
tapped them.
The Fox gave a howl, tucked hi!
tail between his hind legs and start
ed 10 run away crying as he went
oh Oh, OH I never saw any
thing like that! Uncle Wiggily ha.
a wooden toy painted duck witt
him. But It comes to life and talkt
and flars its wings. on. there mus
be a fairy inside and she'll pull ou'
all my teeth If I STAY Oh. I'm coins
TO run" And run the Fox did. no
nibbling Uncle Wiggily's ears at all
"Ha, Ha"" laughed the bunny
81 did right in calling you a painted
duck, my friend. for you do look
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
TomorroWs
HOROSCOPE
D.. Ooo.,so.,. Y.,,,hIa
BIZ GeneVieVe kenbIs
BY GENEVIENE KEMBLE.
Tuesday. Juno q.

This should prove to be a delight
fully happy and prosperous day &C
cOrding TO the dominating rule OF
the two major benehcs. respectively.
fortified bv Lunar and Solar aspect.
There should be advancement.
growth and increase of fortune in
business and other activities. and
there should be pleasant and pro-
pitious circumstances governing in
all domestic, social. artistic and
affeCtional matters. especially in the
latter for the sages say that the
young will court and marry"
Those whose birthday it is have
the promise Of a very successful,
happy and prosperous year. with all
affairs 1ourishinE. \ child born on
this day will be generous, popular
and affectionate, and may rise to a
fine position in life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
81 Haze Become Brides in Old
Wedding GoWn-

Fifty-four brides have worn this
wedding gown, which is 210 years
old
2 II was recently sent from the Oar
daneiles 70 a Turkish family IN
Cincinnati, and was worn 70 the al
tar for the saith time by Miss Re
becca HolO.
The gown is made Of bright blue
satin and is deliberately embroidered
in gold thread and spangles. The
cut and embroidery are decidedly
oriental.
In its we'll preserved shape and
conservative cut II offers a subtle
reproach 20 the fragile gowns and
changing styles of our generation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

exactly like a toy wooden painted
duck. with your many colors. And
that's what the Fox thought YOU
were until you quacked and tapped
your wings. Oh. you scared him all
-ight!'
I'm glad I didu Quacked thu
Painted Duck. I'm glad I saved
your earsr' And the bunny was alec
glad And II the chocolate cake
doesn't try 20 hide In the milk pitch
or when the napkin ring rolls
around the table after f.. I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wigglly and the
Sore Throat Bird.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
AdUice TO CirLs
D. AOR LAINuB

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE.-I am a
girl 10 years Of age and have been
keeping company with a young man
OF 90 until recently. I liked him as
a friend. and told him so many
times Now he will not speak TO
me when he meets me. which makes
me feel very badly.
When we broke mp he made me
give him back all the presents he
gave me. although I thought more Of
the presents than / did Of him. How
can I win back his friendship?
BROKE N-HEARTED.
Observation-Disclosures is
your pride. my dear? How can you
possibly want TO be friends with a
man who-justly or unjustly - de-
mands his presents back and who
does not even speak to you on the
street?
Any move YOU would make would
cheaper you and lower your dignity
in your eyes. as well as his Forget
about this man and go about with
other young persons who are polite
and well-bred, and enjoy their So
siety.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
COsTTNrE FOR BRUNET

\ brunei, lunching at the Ritz re-
Gently, looked very attractive in a
three-piece costume of pale gray
satin and a close gray turban
About her neck she wore a large
strand Of cloudy amber beads. She
wore a wide carved bracelet of the
same material
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
WHITE AND RED FRocKs

AT New York s most fashionable
hotel recently a dinner dance re-
vealed that nearly every woman
present was dressed in alI-white
frocks or bright red. II is easy 10
figure which was the choice OF the
blond End which OF the brunei.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
SHEATH GOWNS

The sheath gown that received so
much condemnation a few years ago
threatens TO come back. one Paris
designer is showing sheath effects
with a long. straight line and no
belts. Other designers are bringing
up the walstline TO a more normal
position.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE am in
my teens and I am engaged to a
young man near my home, although
I can't say / love him.
Ny mother likes him very much.
and thinks I should get married at
once. but I love another man better
than I do the one I'm engaged 10.
Should I tell him at once as mother
has advised? UNDECIDED.
UNDECTDED.-TeH the young
man kindly and frankly that you do
not love him and that you cannot
marry him This is the only fair
thing 10 him and TO yourself, my
dear
Have an affectionate talk with
your mother. and tell her just what
you have told me- I am sure that
she viii understand and would be
very unhappy to gee you marry some
one you did not love.
Annie Laurie will welcome letters
or inquiry on subjects of feminine
interest from young women readers
OF this paper and will reply TO them
IN these columns. Letters TO Miss
Laurie should be addressed to her,
in care Of this office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
FOR MIDSUMMER

Very straight. tailored looking
frocks are being made up OF linen
in bright colors. White braid or
white Organdie usually enters into
the composition and adds the fin
ishing touch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-12
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mrs. Frances Avery announces the
engagement Of her daughter. Miss
Geneva Avery 10 Harvey Marsh, Of
Mishawaka. No date has been set
for the wedding.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-01-13
HENDRIX X-TRIN|TY
 DEBATE TONIGHT

The joint debate between ,Hendril College and Trinity University of Waxahachie, Tex, on the subject of governmental monopoly of war muni- tions will be held at the high school auditorium here tonight at 8;15 o'clock. Representatives of Trinity, o. M Street and r. N. Walker, vii! have the affirmative side of the ques tion, and E. S. Bland and Henry Goodloe of Hendrix will defend the negative The judges will be Prof. Dean D. McBrien of the department of history in the State Normal, Dal- las T. Herndon, secretary of the Ar kansas History Commission, and J. L. Bond, state superintendent of pub lie instruction. The admission charge for the debate will be 35 cents
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-01-13
NEWBERRY DECLARES
 VOTE A MEDICATION
(By the Associated PressD

Washington, Jan. 13.-Thurman II, Newberry, seated yesterday as Unit ed States Senator from Michigan by a vote of 46 to II in the senate, end ing three-year contest with Henry Ford for the position, today declared that he considers the action of the senate "a complete vindication of my self and all concerned"
 The same resolution that declared Newberry rightfully elected, however condemned as eXtravlgant the ac knowledged expenditure of $195,000 ir his campaign against Ford.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-01-13
BOOK THlLL GAMES
 FOR H NDRIX TIVE

Henderson-BroWn's court combina- ton will meet the Hendrix cagers next Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7;30 on the new indoor court to be placed in use for the first time Union University of Jackson, Tenn, will follow the ReddieS here, staging q court contest with the Bulldogs on Friday night.
 The new Hendrix court has space far comfortably seating about 250 spectators, and will enable the Bull Dogs to do big time in court circles. Heretofore the locals have been ham dicapped in schedule making by lack of an indoor court and also in their playing by the quick shift from out door to indoor courts.
 Jonesboro Aggies probably will be played here OF February 1. Ouachi- ta and Henderson-Brown will be met at Philadelphia February 13 to l8 and the Tigers will fill return dates probably January 31 and February II. On Coach Dale Jones bookings with dates to be assigned later arc Y. M. c. A. teams at Little Rock Pine Bluff, Warren, Stamps and Mem phis, and Union and "Ole Miss these teams to bet met on >ad trips.
 Jones now intends to play Little Rock and Pine Bluff "Y's' enroute to Oxford for the University of Mis- sissippi game. Union and Memphis "Y" could be played on the return trip
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-01-13
RETURNS TO ARKANSAS.

Little Rock, Jan. l3-The Parke- Harper Publishing Company this week announced that J. M McCIelland Of Rogers had become associated with the concern in the capacity of general manager Mir. McClelland also be comes director and secretary of the company of which A. W. Parke Is president, w. F. Lemon, vice presi- dent and Clio Harper, treasurer; ]. II. Smythe of Fort Smith being the other director. Mir, McClelland came to Arkansas several years ago as city editor of the Southwest American at Fort Smith. Later he published the Journal at Rogers for a time and in 1911 established the Press at Rogers. Until the first of last year he was president and general manager of the Press Publishing Company which had one of the largest printing houses in Northwest Arkansas. He then dis posed of his interest or account of his wife's health and removed to Sar Jose, Cal, where Mrs. McClelland died in November. Mir McClelland ther came to Arkansas and has now form ed a business connection in Little Rock which will make him a per manent resident of this city. He is past president of the Rotary Club al Rogers, past exalted ruler of the Elk lodge and prominent in Masonic work He has been member of the Arkan, sas Press Association for the past F years and at one time was vice presi- dent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-01-13
SUMMONS COUNTY
 SlR C. MILLING
To the White Teachers and Directors
 of Faulkner County.

 of Faulkner County.
 l think there should be a uniform standard ana examination for the promotion of pupils from the eighth grade, and think it would greatly encourage the pupils if we had d general promotion day or days. think We should have a county school contest to arouse enthusiasm among the schools.
 If you think as l do about these things please meet me at the court house in Conway, Saturday, January 21, at 1 a. m., and assist in working out plan for them.
 You are aware of the fact that can not do these things without yom cooperation, and l appeal to you f behalf of the schools to meet us an lend a helping hand.
 We will expect you there.
 A. A. Parsons, Jr,
 Superintendent. Conway, Ark, Jan. 13, 1922.