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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
UNL0CkS STRONG
BOX WHILE CLERK
WAS ON AN ERRAnD
La Sale, October Especial During
five minute interval, at 2:3O o'clock this morning
while the clerk left his desk to show two travelling

men to their room, the
safe Of the kaskaskia
Hotel here was unlock
ed and robbed OF $17o in cash. The
theft is one Of the most daring to
ever occur in La Sale.
The thief or thieves escaped with
out apprehension
At 2:30 o'clock two travelling men
came into the hotel Office and regis
tered. Clerk Shepperd was on duty
alone at the desk, and both the bell
hop and the porter happended to be
out at the time.
Mr.. Shepperd decided to show the
men to their room himself. He went
upstairs with them, and returned five
minutes later to find the safe, which
he had left locked, standing unlock
ed.
Investigation showed that $40 had
been removed from The inner COM
partment of the safe.
Alleged Rioter Dead
Spring Valley Oct 25.-(Special)
James Mcdonald, one of the three
brothers who was severely injured in
riot which occurred in Ladd on
October s, died at st. Margaret's
Hospital here where he and his bro
ther Daniel, have been confined since
H. day they were injured.
He two brothers, with their bro
ther Charles were severely beaten
s. u mob of Ladd res dents, after it
is aleged they knocked policeman
opusMous, when he stopped to talk
-jh them All three men are resi-
It's of Cherry.
Rob Dana postoffice.
Dana, H., Oct 24.--(Special. Sew
er3l resident Of Dana were awakened
II. is morning by an explosion which
wrecked the safe in the postoftice. but
attributed the noise to an automobile
running with an open cltout and went
back to sleep. while burglars escaped
with loot valued at S27O.
Two explosions are said to have oc-
cured between and 2 o'clock, al
though it was not until this morning
that it was learned that the postof-
flee, the NJ r. Earl hardware store,
Bert Sauers grain Office and the
DldCkSnllIH SUOp Hdu Geeu DEUhSn lhIo
during the night 1t is believed that
the theft was committed by the same
robbers who on Saturday night rob-
bed the MCGUIRE butcher shop in
Streator.
1t is believed the blacksmith shop
was entered first, as tools taken from
there were used in smashing in the
front door of the grain office and the
hardware store.
At the grain Office the safe was
blown, but only $l.50 in money had
uepn left there This was taken.
The postotIice is located in, the
hardware store Entrance to the
building was gained by breaking in
the front door Just inside the build
ing were the stolen tools. All the
money in the safe which belonged TO
both the postoffice and the hardware
store, was taken as was the stock OF
razors knives and watches The total
value of money and other things
taken from this was store was S2l0.
No stamps were taken and only
small amount of government money
was in the safe.
No suspicious looking characters
have been seen around the village dur"
ing the last few days, and no trace or
the robbers could be found today.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
AUTO KNOCKS BOY
OFF HIS BICYCLE

Two unknown men in large tour
ing car knocked down a small boy
at the foot of the east hill in South
Ottawa at about 7:45 this morning
while he was riding his bicycle, pre-
sumably on his way to school. The
boy was in front of the car coming
down the hill when the brakes on the
car slipped, hitting the boy and
knocking him to the pavement He
was unconscious for several minutes
and the men who did not divulge
their names asked where a hospital
was ev.}ently having the intention
of taking him there. But the lad
came thru and instead the men and
boy went back south in the auto pre-
sumably taking the boy to his home
in South Ottawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
AMERICAN Il EGION
MEMBERS TO LEAD
FIGHT FOR B 0 N NUS
LOCAL POST AT MASS MEETING
LAST NIGHT DECIDES TO SEND
WORKERS INTO EVERY PRE-
clNCT AT NOV. 7 ELECTION.

Determined to put ottawa over on
a 100 per cent basis for the Illinois
soldiers bonus. American Legion
members last night at a mass meeting
in their rooms in the Gayety building
mapped out a campaign to gain for the
bonus the united support OF all the
voters in the city.
The meeting, which was attended BY
approximately a hundred exsoldiers
and men from ci iian life, went on
"eaorl as unanimously endor ing the
bonus. 1t further votel to put
h houlders 70 the whsal and obtain
cid force that will get out every
an and woman OF the city in support
the soldier cause.
Workers will be posted at eve,
oil and automobiles will be i'm
ressed into service to conduct the
lmpaign into all homes in Ottawa
md the country surrounding Ottawa.
Commander Thomas OMeara pre-
ided over the meeting and tried to
bring home to the legionnaires that
he fight was theirs and that of the
ex-soldier whether or not he belonged
to the organization.
Following the discussions and com
pletion of ARRANGEMENTS for the cam
pagn the War Mothers served a light
lunch
Appeals for Bonus Support.
An appeal to voters of Illinois to
support the adjusted compensation
act when it comes up for a referen-
dunn vote by the people of Illinois on
Nov. 7, has been issued by Charles
w Schick, state commander Of the
American Legion.
In his appeal Commander Schick
points out that fifteen states have
already voted for a bonus and are
paying adjusted compensation to the
men who fought in the world war,
Fifteen states point the way to
Illinois in the matter of paying a
bonus to her heroes of the world war.
Those states have passed legislation
giving their soldiers adjusted com
pensaton in actual CASH
'In many of the state the ques
ton was put up to the people in a
referendum, just as it will be in Hi
nois on Nov Z, when voters will de
termine whether $55 900, 600 shall be
appropriated for soldiers, sailors, ma
rines and other who We're in the
/ war
The states now paying adjusted
compensation as a result of state leg
islation are: Vermont, Maine, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachu
sets, Oregon, Minnesota, Ohio, Mis-
souri,, New Jersey, Michigan, Wash
ington, Arizona, Wyoming and Wis
consin.
"As in Illinois. the question Of
cash bonus will be put UP to vote
of the people in a referendum il
Montana, Iowa and Kansas In thes
states the amount to be paid the sol
diers will range from $500 to 81 da,
fDr each day Of service"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Thurs
day; continued mild.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
M'ADOO TAKEN SICK
WHILE IN KANSAS

Dodge City, Kas., Oct 25.--William
G. McAdoo, former secretary OF the
treasury, who is on a speaking tour
for the democratic campaign, became
suddenly i'll last night after leaving
Wichita. Addresses scheduled here
and at Denver. Colo, have been can
celled upon the advice of his physi-
clan, who ordered a complete rest.
Mr. McAdoo win not make another
address until he reaches Salt Lake
City and then only with the consent
of his doctor, he said.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
CROWDS GATHER At
HIGH SCHOOL F 0 R
MUSICAL 7 R f A 7 s
ERS' CONVENTION GETS UNDER
WAY WITH EVERYTHING FA-
VoRABLE FOR AN INCREASED
ATTENDANCE.

Excellent weather favored the Hi
nois music teachers who have assem-
bled in Ottawa to hold their three-d9y
annual convention which comes to
close tomorrow. While the number Of
out of town visitors in attendance
is somewhat smaller than was eX-
pected, the number of people from Of
tawa and surrounding cities in at
tendance is far greater than was an
ticipated, and the auditorium OF the
high school was crowded this after
noon when an unusually fine concert
was given by Mrs. Mae Graves Atkins,
soprano; Wallace Grieves, yiolinist,
and Robert Macdonald, pianist.
The concerts given in connection
with the convention are proving to be
rare musical treats, and the music
lovers of the vicinity are reveling i'll
the delightful programs which they
have the opportunity of attending,
The occasion was the third on
which Walter Grieyes has appeared IN
Ottawa, and his numbers this after
noon proved even more appealing than
his work On previous occasions. tie
was ably assisted by Mrs. Atkins and
Mr. Macdonald, who is the official ac
companist of the convention.
Preceding the program Sidney SiI
ber gave paper on piano methods
which was followed by an open dis
cussion.
A reception will be held at the clost
of the afternoon program by the mem
bers of the Amateur Musical club a
the Boat club. to which all the must
: teachers have been invited,
! At II o'clock this morning in tn
: French dining room at the Clittol
| hotel Miss Judith Waller gave a pap"
, on THE Influence of Radio on tn
! Music Field"
Last night 100 guests attended tn
, reception rendered delegates an
| teachers in attendance at the CONVEX
ton by the La Sale County Musi
! Teachers Association. The reCeptio
= was held in the parlors of the Clifto
4 Immediately after the evening session
The rooms were decorated with Ct
flowers. Frapee and cake were ser
ed in one corner of the dining room.
This morning the out Of town Vi
itCrs were taken on an automobile riC
E around the city, in place of the Q
business session.
% Tuesday After noon Program.
i A chorus of Marseiles and Ottay
, public school pupils was the featu
a of yesterday afternoons progra
= The chorus comprised more than !
70 voices provided one of the most {
re- lightful treats ever heard here
r. concert Trained to the nth degr
of perfection by Miss Helen NJ. WI
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25

OTTAWA FREE TRADES
Established f840.
OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
FOUR TRUSTEES START
SERVING TERMS FOR
CONTEMPT OF COURT
WOMEN PAY FINES
SUPREME COURT RULING RE.
SUITS IN DEFENDANTS PAY.
ING PENALTIES IMPOSED UPON
THEM BY JUDGE.
SUPREME COURT JUDGE
ISSUES STAY.

Chicago, Oct. 25.--Justice Carter
OF the state supreme court shortly
after noon today issued an order
staying the high courts mandate
on which deputy sheriffs were seek
ing four present and former school
board officials, including George B.
Arnold, state director OF labor, who
would have been lodged in Jail for
contempt. Justice Carter's order
will prevent the arrest Of the four
pending filing of a petition for a
rehearng Of the case before the
supreme court.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
KILLS SELF ON ROOF
0E PUCK BUILDING

New York. Oct. 25.-On The roof
of the Puck building, a few feet from
the statue of that whimsical Charac-
ter. chuckling, what fools these NOR
tails be" an unidentified man about
60 years old. ended his life today by
hanging He had no money in his
pockets.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
BICYCLE STOLEN FROM
ITS PARKING PLACE

A man who said his name was Ben
son complained to the police that his
bicycle was stolen from in front ofthe
New American Restaurant las night
He reported the matter to officer Lea
son and then denarted without re-
vealing his identity any more than
his name was Benson.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
ROCK ISLAND CLERKS
VOTE TODAY ON STRIKE

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. 25.-Strike
ballots will be sent today to $500 rail
road clerks of the Rock Island system
]. Y. Mclean. chairman of the board
Cf adjustment, announced yesterday.
Mr.. Mclean predicted the balloting
would favor striking. The clerks are
dissatisfied with the pay cut author
ized by The railroad labor board.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-10-25
CANADIAN MINERS
TO DEMAND OLD PAY

Calgary, Alberta, Oct 25.-Miners
in District IS. u NJ. W. of A., next
spring will demand not only contin-
uance of the present union wage
scale but also the six hour day and
a five.day week. This announcement
was made at local union headquarters
by District President William A.
sherman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17

outside is being repainted and an entire
new veranda with Doric columns is being
built across the front.
At a dance given by the Rangers Of
the Tall Cedars in Plalet hall, New Lon
lage were Mr.. and Mrs A. J. Huggard,
E. Chapman and daughter Dorothy, C.
o. Manchester, Miss Henrietta Gridley,
Archie Francis, Fred CrandaH, Henry
Allen, Henry Tyler, Harry Atwood, Roy
Johnson and others.
About 80 of the Epworth league of the
Uncasville Methodist church attended the
Epworth league circuit meeting in Will
mantle Friday evening.
Rev. Gilbert E. Gates of Hartford, pas
tor-at-large, supplied the Baptist pulpit
Sunday evening. The union service at
Montville Center Of the different churches
was held at o'clock. daylight saving
time.
Miss Ida Edmond. who has been
spending the winter in Chaplin, has re-
turned to her home in Montville Center
for the summer.
Mrs Ida Browning of Norwich Town
has been spending a week with Mrs.
Ianthe Turner.
Albert Fox of Oakdale has resigned as
foreman of the Massasott company.
Fred Lyon has returned to his home on
Long Island afttr spending the winter
with his sisters, the Misses Lyon of
Pafmertown.
The Robert Gair company has founda-
tions laid for nine cottages on the plains.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland of Old Lyme
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
TODAYs EVENTS

Today il the national independsnet
day Of the Norwegians.
King Alfonso XIII. today completes
his twentieth year on the throne d
Spain.
Bishop Eugene r. Hendrix Of Kansaf
City. senior bishop Of the N. z. Church
South, is IS years old today.
The Southern Baptist convention. ont
OF the largest religious gatherings Of
the year, begins It's annual session to
day at Jacksonville, Fla.
The twenty-ninth annual May Music
Festival at the University Of Michigan
one Of the most notable Of the .nusii
festivals held in the middle west. viii
be opened today.
Today will witness the arrival Of {
host Of visitors in Des McInes in an.
ticipation Of the opening in that city to
morrow Of the annual Presbyterian gen
| eral assembly.
The National American Council, a CO
ordination OF various national agencies
inter ested in Americanization, citizenshiI
and immigration problems. will 5egir
its second annual meeting today In New
Yorw city.
4 Conventions Opening Today.
Meriden, Conn-Connecticut GRAM
ccrHmandery. Knights Templar.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
'dONTYHLE

About % from Norwich Trinity Meth
odist church gave an old folks cahceft at
the Uncasviile Methodist church Wednes-
day evening The leading soprano was
Mrs William Grove, who was acconpa-
MED by Miss Lucille Guile, pianist, Miss
May Guile and Master George Guile, vio-
lirfsts. The AFFAIR was under the au-
spices of the Ladies' Aid society of the
Uncasvilie Methodist church and the
members served cold meat and salad
supper before the entertainment. The
proceeds were about $57
The last meeting OF the season of the
Weekly Whist club was held at the home
of Mrs. Irene Rogon Monday evening.
The first prizes were won BY Mrs. Mark
Furber and Walter Perry, the consolation
| awards to Paul Holmes and Mrs. C. E.
Chapman.
The Social union met at the home Of
Mrs John Lynch Wednesday afternoon
with 10 present
A very enjoyable card party was held
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Lathrop Thursday evening in Uncasvilie.
Among those present were Grace Perry,
Hope Freeland, Carrie Wood, Henrietta
Gridley. Florence Chapman, Mr. and
Mrs. Mark Fufber, Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Cox of New London, Amy Bergman.
Marion and Alta Hewitt Lila Allen Of
| 4NCN 4<OAQOu, NItdQyS ElH4SOn OF nor
wich, Kathlyn Egan Of New London.
Ripley Perry, Walter Perry. Alien Perry,
Fred Baker Of Norwich, Walter Bergman,
Frank Bergman. Andrew Rosenlund,
HenrY St. German, Robert Bergman and
Marguerite Bergman. The ladies' prize
was won by Mrs. Mark Furber, mems
prize, Walter Perry; ladies' consolation
award, kathryn Egan, mems Frederick
B. Lathrop. Five tables Of whist were
played. The hostess served cake, Ice
cream. fruit punch and fudge on prettdly
decorated tables
The Ladies' Aid society of the Mont
vile Union Baptist church held its an
nual meeting at the home Of Mrs. A P.
Mitchell Wednesday afternoon, when the
| following officers were elected: President,
hrs. A J. Huggard; first vice president,
| Mrs. Ray Woodmansee second vice pres
| ident, Mrs. C. E. Chapman secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. Pearl Chapel assist
ant secetary and treasurer, Mrs. Harriet
F'urber; relief committee, Mrs. F. ].
Hope. Mrs. c. e, Chapman, Miss Jennie
Macaulay; social committee, Mrs Ray
Woodmansee, Mrs. C. E. Chapman, Mrs.
A. J. Huggard; work committee, Mrs.
Mitchell, Mrs. F. ]. Hope flower COM
| mtttee. Mrs. Pearl Chapel, Mrs. Hope
| assistant collector. Mrs. Ray Woodman-
! see. A rising vote Of thanks was ex-
tended to the president, Mrs. A. ]. Hug
gard. for her work during the past year,
and also to the retiring secretary and
treasurer, Mrs, Harriet Funber.
Repairs on the inteior Of the Baptist
parsonage have bean completed and the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
Majestic Breaks Maiden Voyage Record

over 500 feet long, turned in her own
length in Quarantine. Tugs, fore and
aft, did the trick, and by the effort, the
Majestic saved at least half an hour
in her docking time.
1t was the trip up the river which
was her real welcome. Tugs, ferries,
steamers, and even people on short were
noisy in their greetings to the biggest
ship afloat. navy launch started the
noise just off st. George. Staten Is
land.
From then on, until thousands packed
on the White Star pier sent up great
cheer the Majestic's trip was one Of
triumph. Her whistles were going stead
lily as she attempted to answer salutes
from all sides.
Captains Peterson and Hayes put the
Majestic into her dock on rising tide
but they failed to make allowance for
the giant vessels momentum, and she
crashed into the pier, shattering tive
sections and breaking several windows
She was directly off the dock at 40T
She was tied up and the first persons
were allowed to leave her at 4.35.
"she did better than $3.50 knots on
an average" reported Captain Hayes
land at no time were we using her full
boiler capacity. I held back purposely
I wanted to feel the ship. She is, TO my
mind, certain to break all existing rec
ords for speed ahoat"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS


For the last times today viii be seer
seena Owen and Matt Moore e that
wonderful drama that all should See
called Sisters" a Cosmopolitan pro-
duction.
For the last half Of this week thers viii
be two big feature attractions. Conway
Tearle in A Wide Open Town, ano
James Oliver Curwood's prod1stion
Gods Country and the Law
Wide Open Town from a storv hy
Sarl Mitchell done into q scenario BIZ
Edward ] Montague The direction q
by Ralph Ince, OF the Selznick stan, who
has many outstanding successes 10 Ms
credit.
Faire Binney, widely known stage
star, who had an important role In thu
big Selznick special, A Mans Home. an.
pears In the leading support Of ConWay
Tearle, the star.
Gods Country and the Law. while n
full as usual of the Curwoof NORTH
woods color and drama, has a Them,
different from most of his stores ,r
the past In a thrilling dramatic tals
OF man bounded by a guilty conscislr,
and driven TO destruction By the Gre1i
Fear. However. II has one Curwooa
angle so much delighted IN By thoussndl
Of Curwood fans in the past That IS
the splendid animal stun and action.
Gods Country and the Law hal
plenty Of this animal color AMI com,
Of the scenes In which three little hsai
cubs are used have turned out q b,
| feature spots In the picture.
Gladys Leslie Is playing the star ro',
| OF Marie, supported by q specially se
lected cast.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17
WILSON'S RIDING LIONS
Big Added Attraction with walter Mai

A big added attraction to tbs waltol
L. Main circus, which win spread 81
acres Of tents in Norwich on Friday
May &c, is Captain Wilson's Riding Ii.
on and trained animal show, presented
IN two mammoth steel arenas as the IN
troductory feature of the circus perform
ance. In these steel dens are presented
sensational, death-defying stunts b.
groups Of lions, tigers, pumas. leopard
and other beasts OF the jungle. There
are two groups Of monster Nupi7n li5nI
who perform heretofore unheardof tricks
forming pyramids, rolling globes, Jump
Ing through hoops Of fire, and AWAY
responding to the will Of the trainer. 4
new and distinctive feature Is the frs
appearance in this country Of wilson1
group of trained Nubian lions, includ!nf
Duke, the only lion In the world that hal
been taught 20 ride a horse. Thsn Their
is a sensational feature in the assernb
ling of a group comprised Of two hont
and dog who sit around a table and
eat meal IN perfect harmony. A lady
trainer feeds these lions raw meat with
her bare hands.
Added to the Wild animal portion Of
the circus Is q group Of trained seals and
sea lions, who not only prove adopts al
feats Of juggling, but play musical IN
struments as well, an old-fashloned barn
yard circus, in which trained pigs nla-
an important part, riding dogs and
monkeys and three well trained bears
whose antics are most mirthful. TRAINED
elephants contribute astonishing stunts
and the half hours program OF animal
acts Is said to be one OF the most pleas
ing features Of the Ions circus perform
A--aA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-17

New York, May 1e.-The Majestic.
mammoth new Norwich Of the seas,
warped into her pier at 4.35 this aft
srnoon. after a trip from England dur
ing which she broke all existing records
for maiden voyages on the Atlantic
Sir Bertfam Hayes, her skipper, who
went to her bridge IN successive steps
from cabin boy in the White Star Line
service had not tried to put the Ma
jestic at top speed during the voyage.
For two days she had 'loafed" then
speeding up as she ran into smoother
seas, she drove along at a $3.50 knot
pact. hitting It up to 2e on the last leg
from Fire Island to Ambrose Light
ship.
Just 1--WE days and Is hours after she
left Cherbourg. the Majestic whirled past
the lightship in a cloud Of spray Then
she slowed down to pick up her pilot,
while the lightship crew lined the rail
Of their craft watching the giant visi-
tor.
A tiny tug footed vigorously three
o. the Majestic's whistle answered her,
and other ships, waiting to welcome the
new liner took up the refrain.
Captain A. L. Peterson, veteran pilot
Who always takes in the Mauretanla and
the Olympic. climbed aboard the Ma
sectic just inside the light ship and
brought her in. He took no chances. 1t
was noticeable that he stuck to the very
csnter OF the winding channel until he
finally slowed for the health officers
tugs.
After two hours in Quarantine, due
more to her own immense size than to
any sickness aboard. the Majestic was
cleared, and for the first time in the
history Of shipping in New York, a liner,