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New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Marriage a Ia Mode

If you have been invited to several weddings the past few months, and have more to look forward to-, per. haps you have been inclined to won der who started this practice of giv- ing wedding gifts
 Well, it dates back to the sturdy Dutchmen In ancient time the rel atives undertook the responsibility of furnishing the new homes for the brides and grooms. They still give probably the most elaborate gifts of any people.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
If You Are Well Rred

You remember that second mar riages call for very conservative we'd ding ceremonies. Any elaborate dec- orations or a large number of atten- dants is out Of place.
 The bride does not wear white, carry orange blossoms or wear q veil.
 This applies, also, to third, fourth and subsequent marriages.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
N'aistItnes

Now that we have grown accus- toned to the longer skirt, fashion authorities tell us to prepare for the higher Waistine. At present the long waist is stil1 excellent style, but there is an indication that high gir- dle effects may return.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
SISTERS DROWN TOGETHER
Che Rutherford, N. J., Girl Tried To
 Save Other in New Hampshire

Save Other in New Hampshire
 Franklin, N. H., Aug. 30.-Gretch- en and Phoebe Lyden of Rutherford, N. J., sisters, aged IS and IS, respec- lively, were drowned in the Pemige- wasset river yesterday. They were daughters of Frank P. Lyden, assist ant general manager of the Interna- tional Paper company.
 Phoebe, who was wading at point where the river bottom drops off sharply, got beyond her depth and sank. Gretchen lost her life in at- tempting to rescue her sister. Neither girl could swim.
 Leo Routhier, who went to the girls assistance, was nearly overcome by their struggles and was unable to bring them ashore. The bodies were recovered later fifteen feet from the river bank.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Velvet Hats

Many of the smartest black velvet hats for fall wear are quite without any trimming, their chic depending entirely upon their lines.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Jacket Blouses
For Dancing

For dancing the bouffant type of frock is sponsored by the younger set Frequently the hems are scalloped, and small bouquets of velvet or silk flowers, and ribbons are used as trim- mings.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-30
Gossiips Corner
White Frocks

White FrOCks White dresses are now the vogue in Paris, in contrast to the black crepe garments which have so long been popular. Frequently they are bead ed with crystal beads and paneled and plaited.
 Hosiery
 The latest information from Paris is that hosiery will again match the pumps, and pale rose beige is no longer the correct tone. Gray pumps and gray stockings continue to be popular.
 Jacket Blouses Jacket blouses in satin matelasse are now seen on the streets worn with separate skirts of silk or wool.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
WAR VICTIM FOUND
INCOMPETENT B Y
PROBATE CT. Jury
A FAIRS Og UNFORTUNATE
HERO, WOUNDED IN ACTION
AND LEFT MENTAL WRECK,
WILL BE MANAGED BY COUSIN.

William Bekcrmcier a wounded
World war veteran, and former resi-.
dent Of Peru, was found incompetent
by jury Of six men in the Probate
Court this morning After the yer.
dict was returned, Judge Harry Reck.
who was presiding stated that he
would appoint Mr.. Bekermeier's cou-
sin, Herbert w. Bekermeier of Peru
his conseTvator. upon the Sling Of
$4,000 bonds.
The evidence which was presented
today showed that Mr.. Bek kerm eier
was wounded IN the line OF action
overseas during the war. He has a
claim Of compensation due him from
the government for these injuries. He
also has personal property not to ex.
coed ST00 il is claimed. and an annual
income OF about st20.
The petition asking that II. w.
Bekermeier be appointed his conserv
ator, was filed several days ago. The
petition alleged that Mr.. Bcker1neier
was found insane and sent to the
Elgin Asylum in Cook County court
several weeks ago.
Want Conservator.
A petition was fled In the Prob"f"
Court today, asking that conserv.
tC~ be appointed for Maria Henseler
who has been a patient at the hospital
in Kankakeo since January 10. 1906,
according to the petition
Mrs. Henseler. recently inherited
$1,000 from the estate of the late Peter
Henseler Of Peru, according to the
petition which was flied by the de.
feudant'3 daughter Margaret Schoes-
selor.
Judge Reck, who was presiding in
the Probate Court today, set the tint
+, Of the hearing on January 4, at lc
o'clock.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
NEW LADDER TRUCK
REPLACES FOX AND
RAGS ON FIRE RUNS.
PETER PIRSCH MACHINE MAKES
FIRST DASH TO. FIRE WHILE
VALIANT OLD TEAM RESTS m
STALLS AT STATION.

OttaWa's new hook and ladder Went
Snortilg to its first call this morn
ing at the rate of 10 miles an hour
and the faithful team Of dappleG
greys, Fox" and Rags, didn't have
to answer the bell. Fox and Rag"
however. had their regular daily ex'
erciSe this morning and it won't be
long before even their exercising will
cease and they will be penSioned, az
present plans OF city officials call 10"
turning the old steedS out into pas
ture where they will get good care
and let them loll in ease for the re-
mainder of their days.
The ladder truck went to the fire
this morning which happened to be
only a chimney burning out and re
suited in no damage on the George
Zimmerman home 919 Webster street.
Even the spotless equipment OF tho
new truck has not rs yet seen any
service but ii is the opinion of those
who have examined the truck that il
is 0 K in every respect.
With a modern new hook and lad
der and with the big American La
France with is special pumper on the
way here Ottawa will have one o.
the most up to date fire Department.
in this section of the state of Illinois
AS usual the little Red Devil with
assistant fire-chief Stevenson at t.-e
wheel will lead tho way, following in
his wake will come the big La Franc
piloted by chauffeur Patch and close
on its tracks will follow the big hool
and ladder. The old Indiania truck
which has been in service for nine
years will not be used only in big
fires when it and its supply Of cheml
calls and hose will be pressed intf
service
A warning was issued today by tht
department to pedestrians who stoo
and watched the trucks go whizzing by
to wait just a second or two and sef
all the equipment pass. While th'
trucks will come in the afore name.
rotation there will only be a matte
of few feet apart while with tn
old outfit 1t used to run into block
before a second vehicle appeared.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
THREATS OF SUITS
FOLLOW COLLISION
At STREET CORNER
DRIVERS OF MACHINES IN SMASH
UP PROMISES TO TAKE DIFF
EEeENCEs TO coURT-oNE HAS
WARRANTS ISSUED.

Law suits and an arrest or two
threaten to develop as the result Of
an auto accident about 15 yester.
day afternoon when a Ford deliver
truck owned by the Walking Grocery
and driven by Walter Walking col
lided with a Scripps- Booth roadster
driven by Alfred Larsen who is said
to be farmer residing north of town
The crash occurred at the interSec.
ton OF Paul and Lafayette streets.
Both drivers alle6e the other was to
blame for the accident and called
a police officer % the scene to settl"
the trouble but he told them to go
before judge to iudicate their dill
ferences.
According to Walter Walking he
was travelling south on Paul street
at rate OF speed of about fifteen
miles an hour He alleges that the
other man, who he says is Larsen was
going east on Lafayette around thirt,
miles an hour and smashed into hin
when he had the right Of way. He al
so declared that the other man was
intoxicated and was the blame foi
the crash. He went before Judg.
Koenig and had state warrant is
sued for Larsen charging the latte
to have caused the accident Wills
under the influence of intoxicants
/ It was not possible to locate Larsc,
4 to get his version of the collision bu
according to the police Larsen stateC
/ that ii Walking went through Wit
his announced intention of securir'
warrant for his arrest he would dC
likewise with Walking.
The Walking truck suffered tn
most damages, which will amount {,
500 while the other car was onl,
damaged to the extent of $50. II i
. expected that both men will air thei
troubles before Judge Koenig later tC
day or tomorrow and decide respo-
sibiiitv for tho collision with Judg
,KQenig helping toward that end,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
AUT0|STS WHO HIT
BUGGY, THEN LEFT
SCENE, PAYS FINE
PLEADS GUILTY
AFTER BEING ARRAIGNEo BE.
FORE JUDGE koENiG - SET.
TIES FOR DAMAGES TO
VEHICLE.

Earl Osboune, Streator youth.
who, in company OF Earl Tracey, also
OF Streator, smashed into buggy
owned and driven by George Martin,
of Locust street, this city, was ar
raigned before Judge Koenig yester-
day afternoon on charges preferred
by Captain Fox OF the police depart
ment alleging speeding from the
scene of the accident.
Fox alleged that after the accident
Tracey offered to settle with Martin
and prevent any trouble, but Osborne,
who is alleged to have been intoxi-
Gated, refused and got Tracey to get
back in the car and drive away.
Captain Fox also claimed the lads
went to the lllini garage shortly be-
fore the crash and tried to get fresh
with the night man who called the
police.
When Martin refused to appear
against the pair after they had set
tied with him for damages without
court hearing the charges Of leaving
the accident was dropped and Cap
tain Fox preferred charges OF exceed
ing the speed limit on the Illinois
river bridge. On this count Osbourne
plead guilty and paid fine OF $40
and costs in addition to settling with
Martin.
After a good lecture on moonshine
and how to operate a car sanely on
the Ottawa streets the defendant was
released. He can be thankful for the
clemency of his prosecutors who be-
cause of his age and it being his first
time in trouble were inclined to be
lenient.
At the hearing Osbourne was
represented by A. e. Buffers, of OF
tawa.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
ARRESTED ASkLAN
PL0TTER DOCTOR
DENIES HIS GUILT
Baltimore, Dec. 27.--In an effort to obtain
bail before commencing his fight aginst extradtion
DR.. B. M. McKoin, former mayor of Mer Rouge

La, who was arrested
here yesterday at the re-
quest of Governor Park
er. Of Louisiana. obtained a writ Of
habeas corpus today in the city court.
Governor Parker accused Or. Nc.
Koin of murder.
The writ was made returnable i'm.
mediately but upon request OF DR..
I'McKoin's counsel, former United
States District Attorney Robert X.
|Earman, the hearing was postponed
until tomorrow and DR.. McKoin was
taken back to his CELL
A short time before, in central
police court, DIR. Mckoin's case was
adjourned by Justice Stanleigh until
January 8, at the request of detec.
tives working on the case This was
to permit time for the preparation
and forwarding of the necessary
documents from Louisiana.
Contrary to reports that DR. McKoin
was taking a postgraduate course at
Johns Hopkins-Brady institute Of
ficials declared that McKoin had no
official connection with the institu-
tion and that he was a guest of DR..
Hugh II. Young. head of the Brady
institute.
DR.. Mckoin yesterday denied know
ledge of the death of Watt Daniels
and r. T. Richards, whose mutilated
bodies were found in Lake LaFour-
che. He said however, that the men
were on "the bad side" the side OF
bootleggers, gunner and others Of
bad repute. He also stated yesterday
that altho he was not member OF
the ku Klux Klan, he praised their
methods in helping rid Mer Rouge OH
its lawlessness.
Renew Search for. Slayers. ?
Bastrop. La, Dec. 7,-Department
of justice agents and the state gov
ernment renewed activities today in
the investigation of the Morehousc
kidnapping case and widened their eff
forts to run down the persons re-
sponsble for the dynamiting of
nearby lake which gave up the bod
les of two men identified as Watt
Daniels and Thomas Richards, alb
Quoted by a masked mob last August
1t was declared that additional ar
rests were imminent. Secret serv-
ice men are reported to have located
the place where the dynamite was
sold and some of the men suspected
of being implicated in the dynamiting
are under surveillance. The invest-
gators indicated that arrests may oe-
cur soon.
The arrest in Baltimore yesterday
OF DR.. B. NJ McKoin. former mayor Of
Mer Rouge, at the request Of GOV.
John NJ Parker, caused considerable
excitement lLittlf groups OF cT
zens gathered in public places and on
the streets to discuss the case and
the probable next move Of the author
tiles.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
LAST RITES HELD FOR
LATE LUDWIG MASS

Funeral services for the late l.. II.
Mass were held ot his home in
South ottawa ut O'Clock yesterday af.
ternoon. Rev. II. II. Hartmna had
charge of the services both at the
house and the grave.
A large cortege Of friends followed
the remains to Summit Ciew Gene
terry where interment was made.
The pallbearers were; Charles
Knoll, Frank Hottie, Edward Claus,
Fred Rude, Herman Olsen and Frank
Martin.
Among tho many out OF town rela-
tives and friends who attended the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Burrell
Pussey, OF Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr..
and Mrs. John Castns, Mrs William
Horn and Miss Viola Horn, Of Chi.
cago.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
MRS. LEO MMAMARA
SUCCUMBS IN CHICAGO

Mrs Leo Mcnamara, nee Margaret
Rooney "A former SeneC agirl who
for the past few years has made Chit
cago her home passed away yester-
day at the Mercy Hospital in Chica-
go after an illness of about six
months. Miss Rooney had resided III
Seneca and had large circle of rela-
tives and friends in this city to
mourn her loss. She was united in
marriage to Leo Mcnamara, going to
Chicago to make their home. She was
n member of the Catholic Daughters
of America, court Santa Maria. 1856.
Surviving she leaves her husband.
her father Bernard Rooney of Sem.
ca, and one sister Mrs. Dan Gallagher
of Chicago.
The remains will be brought to
Seneca where burial will be made.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
YELLOW KID TELLS
Eel ONS TO GO STRAIGHT

Joliet, Dec II. - Joseph Well
known widely in police circles as the
Yellow Kid and who was released
last week from the state penitentiary
here returned to the honor farm OF
the institution on Christmas ana
preached the gospel of good viii to
his former prison mates, 1t was learn
ed today. We'll arose during a religi-
Gus service and said that the life OF
a criminal does not pay.
II know nothing of the bible he
said "but do know that the man who
follows IT'S teachings cannot go
wrong"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
SIDECUT BRIDGE is
NEARING COMPLETION

The concrete side walks on the new
side rut bridge on Main St. we're com
plcted Yesterday. and today the Job
of making the hack fill on the bridge
approaches was started. Before com
plotting the sidewalk, tho four con
crete posts were completed.
The brick rails on each side of the
walks will be erected next week, II
is thought and the surfacing of the
street area with bricks will be start
cd.
The approaches to the bridge will
not be paved at the present time, but
win be filled and gravcled until they
properly settle.
Tho bridge will be open for traffic
sometime during the month of Jan
uary. -
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
MARRIAGE Licenses.

T.. H. Ashley, Peoria, 2l; Alice Mar
ian Boyer, Peoria, 20.
Lawrence Yates. Lexington. Ky. OF:
Letha Marguerite Schmidt, Mendoza,
20.
Lawrence G. Irving, Streator. 30;
Adeline Thomas, Streator, 23.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
POPULAR WEST SIDE
GIRL IS BRIDE OF.
EARLV|LLE FARMER.
MISS ElvA hASSCEY AND STU.
ART ATHERTON QUIETLY WE'D
LAST NIGHT AT ZION EvANGI.
CAL CHURCH PARSONAGE.
Miss Elva Hassley. we'll known La

Miss Elva Hassley. we'll known La
Sale County school teacher, who re-
sides at 1899 west Main street, and
Stuart Atherton, a prominent Earlville
farmer. were united In marriage at
6: 30 last night by Rev. H. A. Kramer,
pastor Of the Zion Evangelical church.
at his home, 649 Illinois avenue. While
the friends of the we'll known young
couple have known for some time that
the ceremony was to occur in the near
future. the bride and groom kept the
news Of the nuptial secret from all
except the members OF their family,
until they were married and were en-
route to Chicago
Miss Eleda G. Hassley, cousin of
the bride acted as maid Of honor and
William Claus served as best man.
The bride was attired in her travelling
costume.
Immediately after the wedding ser
vice, Mr.. and Mrs. Claus took train
for Chicago, and will go east from
there to spend their honeymoon. They
exect to return next week and will
go to housekeeping on the groom's
farm near Earlville.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Pauline Hassley. She was born and
raised in this city, and is one Of the
best known young women here. She
is a graduate of the Ottawa Township
High School, and for the past six
years has been teaching school. Dur
ing the past several years she has
been in the school she has taught this
year near Earlville.
The groom has lived on a farm near
Earlville all of his life, and is well
known throughout the northern sec
ton of the county.
Murphy-Collins,
pretty holiday wedding occurred
at IA, o'clock this morning at St,
Columbia church, when Miss Margaret
Murphy, we'll known school teacher
and Michael Collins, we'll known
South Ottawa farmer. were united in
marriage The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Michael Tracy.
AS the bridal party entered the
church Miss Esther Kelley played the
iiLohengrin wedding march
Miss Mary Collins. a sister of the
groom, served as maid of honor and
William Murphy, brother of the
bride was best man.
The bride wore a gown Of blue tat.
feta trimmed in silver, silver tissue
hat and carried a boquet OF white
rose buds. Miss Collins wore brown
canton crepe gown with a hat to
match, and carid an arm bouquet OF
pink rose buds.
At the close of the service at the
church, wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the bride, l22
Jnes street Sixty five guests were in
attedance. The house was prettily dec.
grated in silver and white.
Mr.. Collins and his bride left on a
late morning train for Chicago where
they will spend their honeymoon. Up.
on their return to La Sale County,
they will go to housekeeping on the
groom's farm near Seneca,
Tho bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Murphy, 122 Jones street
and is one OF tho best known young
women in the city.
| The groom is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs 3. Collins Of South Ottawa Town,
ship.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27

keeping. Mrs. May Wallace. Ashley's s
mother, from Peoria, who came to
her sons rescue yesterday accom-
panied them to the parsonage, and
Witnessed the ceremony.
The Ashleys have made their home
in ottawa for three weeks, and were
informed by the authorities last night
to not leave at once, but to wait in
case they were needed again.
Upon the request Of the states at
torney's Office, the methods used in
checking on Ashley's story he told
at the coroners inquest will not be
made public They were thoroughly
explained this morning to newspaper
representatives.
Make a Happy Pair.
Today Ashley and his wife visited
the court house two of three times.
They were one of the happiest look
ing and appearing couples that had
appeared there for long time, and
seemed to like the sensation of com
ing and going in the county building
- lso visited down towr
stores, doing some shopping. Mrs
Ashley clung smilingly and laughing
" to her husbands arm. in very
bride-like fashion, talking almost in
cessentlv.
Mr. Kelly, this morning remained
in Ottawa to work on the case, II
spite of the fact that he was due tC
onnra~ % the states attorneys con
vention in Peoria. He also turned
over his court work to his assistant
E. H. Pool, and gave over his entire
attention 70 investigation of the rs
mond case, - sfaz;
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
REFORM LEADER DEAD
AT NATIONS CAPITAL

Washington, Dec 27.--Dr. Wilbur
F. Crafts, rs. for 2S years supcrin
tendent of the international Reform
Bureau which he founded, and widely
known because of his activities on be
half of prohibition and similar move.
ments, died here today of pneumonia.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
EASTERN CORN BANNED
BY SMALL QUARANTINE

Springfield. Dec. 27-A quarantine
effective January 5, was placed by
Governor Small ON corn shipped in
to Illinois from the New England
states, New York. Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and Michigan because Of the re-
ported presence in those states Of the
corn borer.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
WEATHER.

Cloudy tonight. Thurs
day probably fair.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
RECEIVES SAD NEWS
OF SISTERS DEMISE

Word has been received here to-
day by Mrs. Ann Daley, of De Leon
street. of the death of her niece Miss
Harriet Hill of Clayton, New York
which occurred few days ago. Miss
Hill has visited in this city a number
of times and while here made a large
ncaraiutance. and her many frields
will greatly mourn her loss,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-27
CHAMPION SPELLERS
GATHER AT CAPITAL

Springfield. Dec. 27.-Words from
the eighth grade speller will deter
mine the champion public school
speller OF Illinois here today where
forty champions are gathered from
all parts Of the state.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-03-30
"VAMPS" WHO
MADE HISTORY
THE EMPRESS WHO TURNED
VAMPIRE
By JAMES G. YOUNG.

MANY women have won power and
1Fl luxury by their beauty. This Is
the story of an empress, turned
vampire, who raised shepherd boy
to position near her own and whose
fancy led her to love men Of all de-
gree.
Peter the Great OF Russia and Cath
crime. his servant girl queen, left
daughter, Elizabeth. She became EN-
press Of Russia, and before that had
earned a reputation for lightly loving
many men.
Alexis RHXoum, born in 100, son
OF a poor shepherd, was wondrouSly
handsome boy, with innocent face and
curly hair.
One of the imperial officers, passing
through the village on n Sunday,
Glanced into the church and heard
Alexis sing. He persuaded the boys
parents to let him take the lad to Mos
COW, where he might get instruction.
And the officer obtained u place for
Alexis in the cathedral attended by
Elizabeth. 1t was not long until his
fine voice attracted notice. Elizabeth
heard him and was captivated. She
ordered that he he added to the Choir
listers in her private chapel, without
even seeing Alexis. But when he came
TO the chapel she saw the innocent
face, soft eyes and gentle demcanor of
this wondcrboy, and Immediately she
lost her heart to him. He was in.
stalled In the palace, with the richest
garments and all that luxury could
command. The shepherd boy was liv-
ing fairy tale come true.
EiiZnheth's love for Alexis did not
prevent her from dallying with sterner
members of his sex.
But Alexis was her one true love and
she refused many royal alliances. She
delighted TO see him dressed In hne
garments and would sit cntranced
while his siivery voice tinkiCu through
her apartments. He could have been
emperor had he willed. Alexis did not
come from the stuff of which EN-
perOrs are made. he was just
beautiful yOungStcr with q marvellous
voice and the soft graccs Of an artistic
nature. If we wished TO be unknd
we might say that he preferred TO be
the lapdog Of an empress rather than
her master.
Perhaps Elizabeth's love may be cX-
planned by fable of La Fontaimc. A
Brahmin turned n mouse into hCauti-
full maiden. He offered her for hus-
band 10 the sun. the wind, the stars,
but she wanted none of them and
would have no husband until she saw
a mouEc, which charmed her heart
Elizabeth was the daughter of peas
ant and Alexis shepherds boy.