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THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER-JOURNAL, PAGE THREB. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1921. HOLIDAY BUYERS INVADE OTTAWA'S BUSINESS DISTRICT EARLY SHOPPERS LEARN THAT PRICES OF ALL GIFTS ARE CON SIDERABLY LOWER THAN THEV WERE LAST YEAR. With holiday Shopping under way, juices of UKoful articles suitable for Kift ara lower than thOM of iat year, accord I iik tt u coinparleoi Ol prlCM between IMO iinil 1911. Yulellde merchandise has Inn re duced and the regular stuck In titores Is gelling at a lower price than It was last year Till week has witnessed the first holiday rush of business and prac tically every store has made read) for holiday trade. Christmas deco rations occupy store windows und displays have he(n arranged, with Christmas lavlnca from hunks exceeding that of previous ftarn record business is anticipated in the nt-xt three weeks by local mer chants. For the tlrsl time since before the war the holiday season Is marked by the return of German itiii'l- toys, es pecially dolls Kor several JTCCM American puppets have iei n for tale, Introducing a new variety of toy to (h American child I 'nbreakabli' heads featured American made dolls, few blaquo and china faces being for sale. Among the celluloid toys shown in Ottawa shops, the majority come from Japan, where rattles and ffllter little dolls and animals are manufactured. Candy will also be cheaper this year, merchants say. The price has already been reduced materially over that of lust year At Christmas lust year sugar was bringing from M to 30 rents a pound and when It hit the toboggan candy went with It There will be u good selection of Chrlitmaa treee and svergreena, i tawa merchants say, and ptiCCi lower than those of previous years are anticipated. Mr. und MrH. H. Ward Condo of West Main street moloivd to Clilca go yesterday to spend several duys. Mr. Vonde Is uttemllng the big Exldo battery convention, which Is. in ses sion in that city. Attorney C. K. Woodward went to l'eorla yesterday for a short visit with friend, T. I). .Stephens, who Is constructing a new Western Union lino through Ottawa, ha gone to Chicago on a business visit. Miss Annu Nevins attended a par ty In La Salle last night. Mrs. J, B. Monger of Chicago Is vis iting at the home of Mrs. Alice Hoey on La Salle street. l.Mss Mary Leach was a Utlca vis itor yesterday. Miss Anna Koth was a La Salle vis itor last night. Miss Mary Ilrown of South Ottawa is visiting friends In Chicago. William Berry was a La Sallo vis itor last night. Mrs. Kllzabcth llogerd and daugh ter Harburu have returned to their home in the Lueey apartments, after a visit In Chicago. Attoriii'V K. M I'nol went tn Peoria vesterduy to attend a Shrlner meet ing. J. G. Dingle has returned from a trip to Springfield, where ho spent several duys transacting business. William lliggins of Morris truns- acted business in this city today. William Keyes of La Salle spent yesterduy In this city on business. J. Kelly of North Ottawa spent last evening Jn Ia Salle, visiting with friends. John l'ettingale of Chicago Is spending several days In this city on business John Walsh of La Salle visited In this city lust night. Mrs. hYancIs Hoffman of Chicago I has returned to her homo la that city I after spending yesterday in this city visiting at the home of Mrs. J. M. I Ruymund and family of 1'opulur ' street. Kenneth Sapp, Manley Morley, Ml i chael MoGarr, Arnold Wilhelm, John Kenny and Andrew Leix were among those who visited In La Salle last I night. .J 5 MASKED BANDITS RAID POKER GAME IN CHILLICOTHE HOTEL Peoria, 111., DM, . Fiva armed and masked bandits held up twenty men In a poker game at North Chlllicothe at 2 o'clock this morning and escaped with $1,000 in money, diamonds and Jewelry. The robbers smashed the Ignition on motor cars Htanding outside of a hotel la North Chlllicothe where the game was in I lH ...,!.., HMhahI Liirunlt PnjJjIVM 111 WlUn l tl .. ,Ur,t, according to the police here. The raiders ure thought to be Paoriani who were familiar with the time when Sunta tt employes at Chlllicothe are paid off. VIENNA IN WILD DISORDER AFTER RIOT Notice. On October 12, 1921, the Ottawa Hrewery changed its name. After this date it will be known as the Ottawa Products Co. 5 CENT FARE HEARING OPENED IN U. S. COURT Vienna, Dec L'. Illy the A. P.) The Inner citv of Vienna looked as t Iwnieh it bail been struck hv a tor iinilo as the result of yesterday's wldesprea! rioting, the worst since the downfall of the monarchy. All the leading hotels und restaur ants and many of the shops dealing in luxuries were wrecked, ano inc pnelH are i 'uttered with debris. Ma deaths have been reported but a police official said that many had been n hired bv he moos in ineir orgy of plunger and destruction. The police stood idly by while I lie mons worked their will, some even express ing sympathy with the rioters. The trouble started In a demonstra tion before the parliament building bv strikers from Kloriadorf. a suburb. Thev sent to Chancellor Schober de mands for abolition of the stock ex change, confiscation of foreign securi ties und more effective fis)d control. His answer they regarded as unsatis factory, und the rioting began shortly afterward spreading to that part of the Inner city. The emptv stock ex change was stormed, the hotels partially wrecked and their guests robbed," insulted and beaten and well dressed pedestrians in the shopping districts were stripped of furs, jewels and money. Many Americans were among those attacked, altho in one instance the displuy of the American flag saved a colonel Miller and his wife from molestation. nkiMH nee. 2. Three federal Judges today opening hearings on the i..i II.,,, reutra tilOK toe Illinois ' ' ' Mil' - - commerce commission s order reduc ing surface cur fares from eight to fluu I'nnlu The fare reduction order was iBsued k' M ..ml nt noon Thanksgiving day Idinl Judge George A. Curpenter iUu.i it... restraining order on neti tlon of the street car companies that 4 I. . iviwlnr U 11 ; rniifisratory and in ud- UM UlUt . ,im,m viniiitr-il the IHtnOtl law. aw manter. Judge Francis Baker of the Indiana district ami ....., i ,l A (ielKer of the Wisconsin .ii... J.I f,,rmul tie court Id net III, 11111 " V IV. m - ........ i.... h In unction snail tie tns- Wlieiiu-i i...i ......nil,.,! or made permanent. of t nt fart' rMlucuon order followed closeTy a ruling of he unnreme coiirl reiusnm to take a hand in the action brought by the City administration to force street cur companies to lower the fare themselves, mi... Mor the iniunctlon was is ...J Unfair modified ihe In- . ....n at Hip rentiest of tax payers to direct the street car companies to issue transfers to all fare-paying pas sengers. The transfers that were 1,1 1k. redeemable at three ?Z?Zri If -e fare reduction onler became effective. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. FOR SALK les. Will once. 1 FOK SALK On more liberal terms I than Hldg. & Loan, a good 8 room I bouse, paving, city water, gas. If not ! sold soon Will rent, $22.50 per month. W. B. PUSBY. Central LAM "i"ft Notice. Free booklets, "How to Serve Sun shine in Your Home." Demonstration now on. The "Sunshine Lady" would like to see you at T. ft. Godfrey's. Notice. There will be a meeting of the Abraham Lincoln Club of American Assn. for the Recognition of the Irish Republic this evening at 8 o'clock at St. Colttmba'l hall. KUNNEMAiVN NAMED ON INDUSTRIAL BOARD Snrimrfleld llee 2 Christian If l.-....,w...... Mn.tl.... . n. .. , I UllllClliailll 111 .tlUlllBWU I i 1 1 1 1 1 I ' , KQB i todav annolnted bv tovernor Small to Jflll one of the three remaining vacan cies on tlit Illinois Industrial Com mission. He will represent the em Notice. The United Telephone company Is about to Issue Its new directory. Change in listing desired or change in the class of service contemplated should be reported to the manager Notice. The member of the Methodist chwch having dishes belonging to the church please return them before Saturday. PRISON DEATH LIST INCREASED TO FOUR Joliet, Dec. 2. The death list re sulting from the falling of a scaffold at the new state penitentiary yester day, totalled four tins morning, wnen Nels Johnson, 62, died at St. Joseph's hospital. One man, Charles M. Nel son was killed instantly und Maurtice and Eric Llndstrom, brothers, died at the hospital shortly after the accident yesterday. An inquest will be hejd today. For Sale. Special high grade 7,500 mile guar anteed 30x3 Ms tires, $7.50. Spot lights, $7.50 value, $2.95. Horn out fits, $2. We are slaughtering prices on tires. BJDW. HAYNB SUPPLY CO., Inc. Come On! Let's Go to Sanders and put the old bus back in good shape with four new tires and anything else it needs. S0X3H non-skid tires, 7.T5. SOx?, Mi cord tires, original guaran tee of 10,000 miles. The list price with latest drop is $17.50. We sell two for $17.50. :j0x3M Miller tires guaranteed 0 000 miles, a few left, $12.50. Cords and fabric tires in all larger sizes at big drop in prices. Used tires also on hand. Ford heaters just received. Don t bestitate on this, $1.4-5. Ford radiator and hood covers for all models, per set, $2.50. K-W pointH per set of 8, $1.00. Skid chains, alcohol, windshield stock. See us now. Sanders Auto Parts Co. 229 W. Main St. Cor. Clinton I MMMWM B ill mil mill III! W B I swift! The Gift Store Do you realize Christ mas will soon be here ? Same old advise, "Shop Early" and in the morning, when you will get much more and better attention. Our store is fast assuming the Christ mas spirit. Look over our stock while complete. 10 jfr 777 I SHOP MORNING SILK HOSIERY At this time, when silk hosiery is in greatest demand, these low prices will come as a sur prise and welcome news to gift buyers. Splendid line of silk or wool hose, per pair 59c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.35 and up to $3.75 DOLLS A nice line of dolls for the kiddies. Dolls of every description, character dolls, dressed dolls, etc. 35c to $5.00 INFANTS' BOOTH COMPLETE Do not fail to visit our booth of infants' goods, many practical and useful gifts included in this display. HANDKERCHIEFS Our handkerchief is nearing completion and you will be delighted with the hundreds of beautiful handkerchiefs. All kinds, colors and prices. Would advise early buying, while the lines are complete. 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c to $1.50 HAND BAGS Leather Hand Bags yes, real leather at very low prices. Also a very complete line of the newest shapes and shades in velvet bags $1.25, $1.50, $2.25, $3.50, $4.95 to $7.50 JEWELRY A gift of jewelry is always appreciated and yet inexpensive. We are showing a beautiful (line of beads, brooches, bar pins, etc. Priced from 25c to $5.75 lllllillllllllllli Make this store your headquarters during your Christ- rvTn K cnrt . mas shopping. The store that gives good values at EXTRA SPECIAL aU time8. Your choice of any velvet hat y P4i.a7a7 1I1IIIIKIIIIM O. R. ALLEN, The Store That's Bigger Than It Looks Gayety Bldg. Phone 573-R EXTRA SPECIAL Your choice of any velvet hat $2.99 121 Main St. Branch No. 170 EARL O. DICKENS, Mgr. Ottawa Extra Bargains For Saturday, Dec. 3rd Pure Cane Sugar, 17 lbs, for $1.00 Shredded Wheat, 2 pkgs., 25c Fancy Jumbo Cranberries Quart, 23c Jersey Sweet Potatoes 7 lbs., 25c Walter Baker's 2 lb. Cocoa 22c 1 lb. Choc. 20c Confectioners 4 x Powdered Sugar 5 lbs., 48c Fancy Santos Coffee 3 lbs., 73c Fresh Country Butter 40c lb. Carmel Brown Sugar 5 lbs., 38c Kellogg's or Post Toasties large pkg., 15c Karo Syrup, (dark) j gal, can 5 lbs., 23c, gallon can, 10 lbs, 43c Karo Syrup, (white) j gal. can 5 lbs., 27c, gallon can, 1 0 lbs, 52c ii stock of trocar- ...Ii h...n. if taken at Belling n account of sickness. 1IW V ( II umiiiiH .-i- At nntnmboi st. Brtdgft 1 tlAIKP FOK SALK- 10 acres, etc ; 10 acre ....... .,n Hi were. 3 acre line; aiso 11 "": " . . ... . ... nil nnar Ottawa. Lib- ami lit b,iCTi W. B. PUSRY, Central Life Bite. Pillsbury's Armour's Oats New Pack Campbell's F?ourW4h91b (FaSt Cker) Corn or Peas BCanS r SUP Bag! $2.34 Large pkg' 29c 2 Can8' 25c Can' 10 Great Ripe Juicy Argo Gloss Gold Medal American Grapefruit Starch Old Wheat 3 lbs.,e79c 3 for 20c 3 lb- Pkg- 25c 49 lb bg $2.19 Pure Rendered White Lard, 3 pounds 35c Fresh Select Oysters, quart, 50c New Crop Brer Rabbit Pumpkin or New Pack Calif. Prunes Molasses Sauerkraut Tomatoes 2 lbs., 25c Quart can, 20c Large can, 15c 2 cans, 25c Carolina Grape Fancy Uncolored Jonathan Box t Tao Head Rice 1 Nuts J Apples Japan Tea 5 lbs., 35c 3 pkgs. 51c 3 n,8 27c Pound, 41c P. & G. or Fels Naptha Soap, 1 0 bars, 59c Pet, Carnation or Libby's Milk, 3 tall or 6 small cans, 33c Bread Fresh Daily 3 loaves, 25c Hebe or Nutro 3 tall or 6 Small cans, 27c Palm Olive or jCreme Oil Soap 3 bars, 25c Toilet Tissue 1 000 Sheet Rolls 2 rolls, 25c Virginia Sweet Pancake Flour, 2 for 25c Mr. Farmer: We pay cash for Fresh eggs. Bring them in. ii 9 9 Normal Prices are very much in Style Setting the pace in prices is quite as important with us as featuring the favored fashions. Needless to say, the descent of prices has caused a decided ascent in pur phases, for men and women know and appreciate the happy combina tion of good values and smart styles. Women's fine Black jid Military heel, btedtum toe boot. (Wonderful shoe for style and wear. Priced at Mens Gun Metal plucher or Bagliah Jihoes. Good weight tor dress or work and shoes that will wear. Priced light at S4.95 $3.65 Our Bargains in Shoes For the Entire Family are Unlimited. Fashion Shoe Parlors 203 W. Main St. Ottawa, 111. For Quick Results, Try A Free Trader-Journal Want Ad