The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-05-30
FROM SENECA.

There seems to be failure on the part of your
regular correspondent to communicate the many
important items Of this place. Various conjec-
lures are had as to his or her whereabouts, and
what has como Ger the spirit of his dreams.
Many important changes have taken place in
business circles, viz: Tom Cantrell, Of Morris,
is the proprietor of Armour's Lumber Yard, and
has proved himself already to be young man OF
fine business capacity, perfect gentleman, a
good citizen, and in every respect worthy OF the
large patronage and encouragement he is receiv-
ing at the hands of our business men. He has a
" fine prospect before him" for successful bust
ness career. ss..-
The rapid increase in the grain trade has
caused II. l.. Hossack to take in partnership
Alpheus Rogers, in the lumber department Of
his business. Mr.. Rogers is well known to the
community and enjoys the highest respect among
all classes
II. McEweD, grain and lumber dealer at Nor
rs, has established branches in both lines Of bust
ness at the old stand Of jeremiah Crotty, under
the supervision of ]. @. Rider, and is doing,
unexpectedly, large business. .... me
A new hardware store is soox to be opened by
gentlemen from Canton, Fulton Co, III.
A. Z. Norton, jeweller and dealer in watches,
clocks, &c, late of Morris. has established him.
self at the drug store of DR.. jackson & Bro.
CHURCHES.
The Msthodists, who started their subscription
lists last fall are now ready to begin their build.
ing, which, if not already under contract, will
be very soon. They have selected beautiful
location, and Intend to make it one Of the finest
architectural ornaments Of the place. The lad les
are already industrieusly at work with the pur.
pose of fitting it up inside with suitable orna.
ments when completed. As eSer, they are enti-
tied to much praise for their efforts.
Much as'been said about the need of a new
Catholic Church The first active movement
was made less than a month ago, and now not
only subscription lists are being filed up gen.
erOusly, but the payment Of the money has COM
menced, the architectural designs completed and
accepted, and in less than anotAer week the work
will have begun. Cost of the church will be at
least ten thousand dollars EiTz 4 T
EXCURSIONS
An excursion is talked Of by the members Of
the Methodist Church, and application already
made for train; but We do not understand that
the prospect is good for the enterprise, since
there has already been fifteen applications of the
same kind to the Rock Island Co. :.
Don't know tina. tho failure Of the last excur.
sion to perform the several promises, viz. three
men to be hung, number Of young ladies to
be married, saints and sinners mixing together,
sixty head to the car only, &c, will make any
difference in the attendance in case the arrange.
ment should be made. 'rssE tE.1
,ss DEMOCRACY.
A few weeks ago we organized Democratic
Club. Since we have realized the best of results.
Meetings ar. held regularly every two weeks, on
Monday evening, at the Office of Ambrose Lam.
mey, police magistrate. Next Monday evening
will be our regular meeting. We have the
promise of Hon. 2. A. Armstrong, and other
good speakers, to address us also the attendance
of the Rutland band; also full attendance and
good time generally.