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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
AN IDEAL WORTH WORKING UP.

The annual banouets OF the Ottawa Chamber OF Commerce
usually bring least idea that is worthy OF public thought
and attention and usthes the argument OF
the members for frequent general meetings OF that body with
program of kind that will bring the membership Last
evening banquet exception The plea OF DR. karr for
the information correctly the eestabshmen OF military
company this city which should be considered and acted
upon for there but couple OF vacancies left
Sentimental reasons alone should prompt Ottawa have
military company Ever 1877 when the original company
organized except during the present interval Ottawa has had
military company of which she proud The original
pay many years OF the social features OF Ottawa and
in things military took such high place that Ottawa advertised
from end Of the the other The Ottawa company al
ranked high and acknowledged OF the best in the
Whenever called upon from Strike duty participation
the Spanish American and in the great World War the company
had credtabe record There good and desirable
material in Ottawa today from which to form company there
and all that needed for body OF
to push the work
material standpoint Ottawa needs military organiza
she have the present armory
ognzd invaluable the city It's upkeep requires
money much than taken in for its occasional rental and
to be presumed that appropriations will continue indefinitely
unless IS devoted to the purpose for which was built and
maintained
Since the military companies under federal control
and supervision the very different from what the
old days hen continued struggle for financial existence
The officers devoted their time and energies purely for love of the
game and usually OF pocket to keep the company up The
boys attended drills voluntarily and their expense Under
the present arrangement the expenses are borne by the federal
erent the officers paid for the time devoted the work and
enlisted required to labor entirely for love Instead
OF inspection occasions by regular army the military
companies under the direct supervision of regular army
men, and throughout conditions much better and more
attractive for the members
The army organization OF the country far from ideal
but Is the best have liable have future
or emergency the who have had the advantage OF mill
tary training will be infinitely better off than the unmes who will
De taken ana nave everything to learn after they are called such
cities as Sterling Rockford Kankakee Dekab Pontiac have
creltabe companies and of them two Ottawa with her
splendid armory and reputation should certainly again get
the map
KS suggested DR. karr here work for the Chamber Com
merce the Rotary and Kiwans clubs the G. A. r. the SPANISH
live wires pick take command and start something
but it must be done NOW
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
TODAY'S MARKETS
Mall Street.

New York, Nov. 22.-Declaration Of
four more stock or extra dividends b.
large corporations yesterday furnish
ed the impetus for a moderate rally
in prices on today's stock market
Repetition OF yesterdays strength was
noted in independent steels, tobaccos,
public utilities, metals, motor aces
sories and chemicals. Reynolds To-
bacco. which declared a 80 1-3 per
cent stock dividend on the A and B
stocks. was pushed up points to a
new high record, the first sale con-
prising $500 shares at 63is. Buying
of Midvale, which advanced a point,
was accompanied by renewal Of re-
ports OF its merger with Bethlehem,
Crucible and Gulf States also adyanc-
ed point each. Union Pacific, Lack.
awanna and Chesapeake and Ohio
were most in demand in the railroad
group. Other strong spots were
Kresge, Van Raalte Silk, Lorillard To-
bacco, Consolidated Gas, Peoples Gas,
Coca-Cola. Austin Nichols. American
Agricultural Chemical preferred Ma
tional Lead and Standard Oil of New
Jersey and Utah. Acute weakness in
General Asphalt, common and pre-
ferred. and United States Rubber.
each at new low records for the year.
turned the whole list heavy at the
end Of the first hour, Among the first
to yield were Baldwin, Bethlehem
Steel B, General Electric. Fisher Body
and Kresge Foreign exchanges open
ed firm,
Live Stock
Chicago. Nov. 21.-Hogs-ReCeipts.
$4,000 head; held over, 5,4SS: no trad.
ing early; yard traders bidding $40
775 for 1870 to 2l0 pound average;
S7S0.7.90 bid for choice butchers;
looks steady with yesterdays close;
quality fairly good; average price yes
terday, s775.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head
Sheep-Receipts 1900 head.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Amin Family Reunion.

The Amin family held a reunion
yesterday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Rex Peddcord Of the north
prairie. A sumptuous dinner was
served, and In the afternoon musical
and vocal selections were rendered.
Late in the afternoon refreshments
were served, followed by dancing.
Those present were Mr., and Mrs.
Roswell Amin of Los Angeles, CAL;
Mrs Hattie NJ. W.eirick OF Clairmont,
Cal; Mrs. c. F. Hamsber Of Los Ca
tos Cal; William Amin of Council
Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs +. r. Spencer, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Amin and daughter
Madeline, Mr.. and Mrs. II, c. Spencer
and children, all Of Marselles; Mr..
and Mrs. Rex Peddicord and children
of the north prairie, and Attorney and
Mrs. Roger Clark of Ottawa, A re-
ception will be hold this evening from
s to 10 at the Congregational church,
which the Annins attend. They will
be pleased to meet any OF their old
friends who desire to call on them.
Mrs. Rex Peddicord, Madeline An
min. Mrs. II. G. Spencer and Mrs.
Roger Clark will receive the guests
at the reception this evening.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
All-Day Sewing Thursday.


The members of the Ladies' Aid
will meet in the rooms Of the Utica
Baptist church Thursday for an all
day sewing, All members will please
attend and prepare for the bazaar Of
Dec 9.
Rev. and Mrs. Cassel and children
visited with Mr.. Cassel's brother in
Joliet yesterday end today, They
made the trip in their machine.
Mrs. Sophia Kaiser visited Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Dickman Of Rock Island, ILL.,
Mrs. Adam Wylie Jr is very ILL
Ike McGonigle has returned to his
home in Eagle Grove, Iowa. after d
two weeks visit with Utica friends
The baby daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Watts was taken to St.
Mary's hospital in La Sale Monday
to undergo an operation,
Mrs. Carl Dickman of Rock Island
was here on a few days visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Patricl,
Neary, returning home today.
Carl Welsh of Oglesby visited at the
John Lilies home here on Saturday.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Grand Ridge
MISS WiNlFaED yocuM
Correspondent
Basketball Saturday.


The Grand Ridge High school girls
did not play game Saturday night,
NJ had been announced, The second
boys team played instead. The Grand
Ridge High school first team played
the Harding quintet, winning % TO l6
The second high school team played
Streator and won, ~ to l3, The Strea.
tor team showed no disposition to
play clean game and things became
little exciting for few minutes
when one OF the Streator players was
put out of the game. However, things
soon settled down and the game was
finished. Professor W, +. Mcleod
and his basketball teams stand for
clean sports, upright principles In
whatever they do, and ii was a little
out OF the ordinary to have an Incl
Tent like this take place, as they
have always been loud in their praise
OF the courteous treatment of the
many teams they have played. How
ever the Grand Ridge High school
teams are making good showing
thus far this year
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
MRS. ETHERlDGE Is
LOWERED IN GRAVE

The funeral of Mrs. A. Ethridge
was held from the Congregational
church this afternoon at 1870, with
Rev. d. b. Ashford officiating. The
esteem In which Mrs Ethridge was
held while a resident here was appar-
ent from the large attendance at the
church. She was an active worker
in church and social circles, and by
her beautiful character was loved by
all who knew her.
The pallbearers were: DR.. r. l..
Ankeny, f. r. Spencer, H, D. Osgood,
w a. Graves of Seneca. Roswell An.
min of Los Angeles and F. T. Neff of
Kenosha. Wis lnterment was made
in Riyerview cemetery.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
COUNCIL Rejects
ALL PAVING BIDS

The city council met In regular SEES
sion last evening at the city hall. All
members were present except Con-
missioner kohrt, City Engineer IT.
win and Attorney Rogert Clark were
present, also +. Il. Spencer and f.
+, Smith, who were appointed to sd
perintend the special assessments OF
the paving district All bids for Il
new letting on the Clark and Fairyiew
sewers We're rejected, Four bids for
the $4,000 improvement were re-
ceived, but were laid over until We'd
nesday night, which, under the COM
mission form of government, cannct
be acted upon until they have been
laid over for forty-eight hours.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Length OF Meters Differs.

How many people know that the
legal length Of the meter in the United
States is different from its legal
length in England? Such, however, is
the case. In America it is 39.3.
inches; in England. 39.3T00113. Ot
course. the difference is not large IN
Itself, but still when computing great
distances it might become consider
able. In this day of accurate research,
thouSandth, ton-thousan6th. or init
iionth of an inch is ordinarily con-
sidered bS no means negligible.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
SEEK TRACES OF R. |.
VICTIMS PEOPLE

A jury met yesterday afternoon at
the city hall to inquire into the death
of the unidentified young man whose
mutilated body was found on tho Rock
Island tracks. They returned tho
following verdict;
We find that he came to his death
by being run over by some train on
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
tracks at Marseilles some time during
the early morning hours"
A communication was sent to the
authorities at GAINESVILLE, Mimi. yes
terday in an effort to locate someone
who knew the young man who was
found on the Rock Island tracks, but
up to now no response has been re-
ceivod.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

The last Gard2er.South Wilmington
Township High school team will
clash with the lighting five of the
Marseilles High school on Friday,
Nov. "a, at the local gymnasium. This
was the only team which could de-
feat the fighting lads on the home
floor last year. 1t Is thought that by
the time the boys are shaped up this
week they will run away with the
visitors.
The preliminary game OF the even
ing will be the annual clash between
the wonder five or second team and
the lightweights or third team. These
two teams have not played together
this year and the outcome is uncer-
tain.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Announcement of Wedding.

The announcement of the marriage
of Miss Edna Simpson, only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs William Simpson OF
Estherville, Iowa, and Emil CARLSON
of Des Moines, Iowa, which took place
Wednesday, Nov Is, at Estherville,
has been received by relatives and is
Of especial interest to many here, as
the brides parents were former resi-
dents of this community. The newly.
weds will be at home after Dec. 1 in
Des Moines.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
The Certainty of Good.

And all as we've got to do is TO
trusten, Master Marner--to do the
right thing as far as we know and TO
trusten. For if us. as knows so little
can see bit o good and rights, we
may be sure az there's good ana
right bigger nor what We know
feel ii i my own inside as it must he
so.-Dolly Winthrop in George Eliots
"Sias Mariner"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Always a Prospect.

Alex wanted to go and play with
some boys who had congregated on
vacant lot nearby. His mother toid
him that there wouldn't be anything
going ON there that he would care
to see. "oh, | don't know about that.
Alex cried, some of the boys always
ger INTO a fight before they yet
through with it,"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Cost of Gas in 1925.

When Illuminating gas was first in
stalled in New York city in 1928. the
price was so thousand cubic feet.
in addition, the consumer had to pay
rental for the meter and for the fix
lures, which were owned by the gas
company.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Mrs. Riske1ahl Entertains.

Mrs. Ras Riskedahl was hostess to
about twenty-five guests last evening
at her home on Chicago street. It
was a character party and each one
represented some notable, which was
very cleverly done. Bunca was play
ed during the evening, Mrs. George
Fisher winning first prize, a pair OF
hand-embroidcred pillow cases. The
consolation. jelly dish, went to Mrs.
J. w. Harris.
A lunch of sandwiches, pickles, cake
and coffee was served, and an enjoy
able time was had by all.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Thomas Adler Rites.

Funeral services for Thomas Adler
were held from the NJ, e. church this
afternoon at $50 Rev. W. M. Tis-
dale paid the deceased beautiful tri-
butte, and many friends paid their last
respects to one who will be missed
by the entire community. Burial was
made in Riverview cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Roy Piper,
Frank Palmer, Floyd Richardson, 3.
f. Thornburg, A. Depue and Walter
Long
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Gallup enter.
tanned at dinner on Sunday, their
guests being Mr., and Mrs. John W.
Foglc and the formers sister, Miss
Phoebe Gallup OF Ottawa
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
New Aspect to Floor.

A good effect may be achieved If
when painting floors that have old
fashioned wide boards a line is drawn
through the center of each board with
a lead pencil before putting on the
Sarnish, when youll have a floor which
looks like narrow boards.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Fiuhtina Five Wins.

The lighting five" won over the
wonder five" last night in practice
game, 50 to 2 The wonder five APP
peared with stronger lineup than
usual. but were unable to even make
a field goal The two points made
were free shots placed by Otto and
Kiner.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Send Floral Design.

The junior class in a meeting yes
terday made arrangement to send
floral design to the Adler family,
which has lost its father by death.
La Verne has been a student Of the
high school since graduating from the
graded school and is now member
of this class.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Take Game From Scrubs.

During tifteen-minute scrap be
tween the first team OF the high school
and tho scrubs the score was decid-
eddy in favor Of tho lighting squad
Lewis Long was the only player dur
ing the evening who could score
against the first team.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Fathers Day Observed.

| dtHcTS Day OpScTNcG.
The fathers day services at the
Methodist church Sunday morning
were OF a very impressive character
The mon of the church, who had
complete charge OF the services, did
their part and did 1t we'll. Despite
the absence of their pastor. Rev A.
! II. Coleman, who was called to Wyom.
ing, Ill, to offlciate at the burial Of
a former parish!oner, the church was
practically filled to its capacity with
worshipcrs. Frank Poundstone. who
is musician Of considerable ability,
presided at the piano. while Oscar
Rinker and John Hagerdorn accom-
panied him on their yiolins The
Scripture lessons were read from the
Old Testament by Frank Schobert
and from the New Testament by Otto
Payne. A trio consisting Of Clayton
Coates. F. r. Poundstone and Elmer
Lott sang Lead Me. Savior" Rev.
Charles Lott had the sermon and used
as his text Our Father who art in
heaven concluding with Honor Thy
Father" his discourse being of a de-
ctdedly impressive character and
tenderly appealed to his listeners. As
an offertory Frank Poundstone sang
a solo, accompanying himself. Mr.
Coates read by request the poem writ
ten by Mr.. Palmer of Ottawa, entitled
That Democrat Wagon of Dad s."
The entire service was one very
much worth while.
Other NJ f church notes are: The
Ia will lr,GA yf1t
afternoon with Mrs. Simon Shapland
of Burlington avenue, and the Key
stone class will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Friday at the
parsonage. The men will do the serv-
ing on this occasion. The refresh.
ment committee consists of Clayton
Coates, chairman; E. P. Wakey. FL.
mer Lott, Walter Hayward, William
Keller and F. w. Newman.
Mrs. A. H. Coleman has had as her
of Peoria.
Harold Schoman of Lexington spent
the week end with village friends.
Mrs. John l.. Heth and her son-in
law, Forest Jones, held a joint birth
day celebration at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Heth on Sunday. the two
previous celebrations taking place at
the Jones home. A fine birthday din
ner was the principal feature of the
double event The guests were Mr.
and Mrs. Jones and sons Dale and
Delmer, Mr., and Mrs. Eliza Heth and
Bacon and daughter, Miss Florence,
Henry Wynne of Streator Mrs. Harry
joining the company during the aft
ernoon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
D. of l. Charity Ball Toniuht

Tonight is the date of the d. of /.
charity ball, an excellent time being
looked forward to. with Johnson's or
chestra furnishing music from 3
until /.
Mrs. Sophia Kaiser was a La Sails
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Wallace Grain Market.
visitor yesterday.

visitor yesterday.
Miss Alice Lilies and Miss Mayme
Phalen We're La Sale visitors on Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. Peter Stuart spont yesterday
afternoon in La Sale.
Mrs. Charles Chamberlin shopped
in La Sale yesterday.
Miss Mayme Phalon was La Sale
caller yesterday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Mrs. Victoria Dutlinger and son and
Mrs. Frank Duttlinger attended the
funeral OF Mr.. Maierhofer, held In OF
tawa Sunday afternoon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Returned Sunday Morning.

Mr., and Mrs. John B, Miller, who
have been visiting in Iowa, Mime
sofa and Nebraska for several months,
returned to the village Sunday morn
ing. It. had been reported that Mr.,
and Mrs. Miller intended taking the
Ernest Crawford home for the winter
but we have been automatically in
formed that the rumor Is unfounded
They as yet have not made their
plans.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
UTICA NEWS
MABEL SMITH, Correspondent.
Phone 156-R.
Ladies' Aid SEWING.

The Ladies' Community Aid society
are holding a sewing at the home of
Mrs Brandt Klinepeter and all mem.
bers are urgently requested to be
prese nt
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
lyceum Course.

The second number OF the Redpath
lyceum course will be held in the Con.
gregational church Thursday evening,
Nov. %.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
GRAIN

Furnished by G. ". Kirby. manager
Bartlett, Frazier & Co, members Chi
cago Board of Trade, third floor
Moloney Building.
Open. High Low. Close.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Miss Helen Steel of Dixon. Ill, ar.
rived Sunday morning for a ten days
visit at the home of Miss Virginia
Barnett. west OF town,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. +. Hodgson and
daughter, Miss Arlene, were recent
visitors with Ottawa relatives.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

FOR SALE-Mahogany Singer player
piano; almost new; very cheap. In
auire at Massro's store or call Black
10
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

The Ladies Community Aid Society
will hold tea at Mrs. c. B. Rounds
tomorrow. The public is cordinally
invited to attend.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Mr.. Roche who has headquarters
in Springfield sin Ottawa now for
the purpose of investigating any
other arrests may follow OF other
breach of the pure food laws and
firms if their products are not up to
standard.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
RAnIace Old Wires.

The Marseilles Telephone company
is replacing old wires from West
Bluff street to the west hill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Over the Ton,

When 1t comes to responding to
charitable causes Marseilles goes over
the top 100 pc recent. Only last week
$4,000 was raised for the following:
Daughters of Isabella.
Red Cross.
Altrua club.
High school picture fund
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Mrs. Beeman Osgood is spending
the day with Mrs. |. |. Hanna OF OF
tawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Mrs. Victor Rose, Mrs. James Gal
lagher and Mis- Dorothy Rose spent
last evening in Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21

Receipts Estimated.
Wheat, 45 cars.
Corn, 100 cars.
Oats, 100 cars.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-11-21
Mrs. Bjckmore Better.

Mrs. Sarah Biclmore who was OPP
Grated on at Ryburn hospital Sunday
night, is getting along as Well as can
be expected.
Miss Mary Klein Of ottawa attended
the party at the home of Mrs. Ras
Riskedahl in Marseilles last evening.
Arthur T. Fuchs of Chicago Is
spending few days in Marseilles.
Pete Ferraro spent today In OF.
taWa.
Leon Messlnie, who underwent an
operation in Chicago about two weeks
ago, is getting along nicely and will
be home in a few days.
Ben Blake has returned from a visit
in Joliet
Evening journal., 1922-07-19
McCABE FESTIVAL
FOR ORGAN FUND

Plans have been completed for the
festival which the choir Of McCabe
Memorial NJ. f. Church will hold to-
morrow evening and Friday evening
on the lawn OF the church. The
proceeds will be given TO the organ
fund.
one OF the features will be the
electric lighting. Several hundred
electric lights OF all colors will b.
used on the lawn. ShOr,er's OrcheS-
ira will play each evening. Com
munity singing will be enjoyed. Miss
Ada 4. Smith. who is president OF
the choir. is chairman.
The following committees have
been appointed:
Candy and Flowers-Mrs. Joseph
Scarborough and Mrs. Harry An
drews.
Cakes-Mrs. r. y. Perry and Miss
Mildred Van Dyke.
Fish Pond-Miss Hilda Whitaker.
Lemonade-Mrs. Frank c. Sparks
and Mrs. Howard Mccoy.
Ice Cream-William Arlo Moore,
Frank Grubb. Joseph Scarborough.
G. 4. Wedler and William Morton.
There will he a fortune teller on
the ground both evenings.