The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-18
Rural Happenings.
LELAND, Oct. Is, 1879.


MARRIED-On Oct 8, 1879, at O'Clock p. NJ,
at the Lutheran Church by the Rev. D. An
derson Mr. HENRY HANSON and Miss ULIA
KLovE, all of Leland.
After the ceremony, the happy couple re-
paired to the beautiful residence of the brides
parents, where a reception was given, when
they received the congratulations of large
number of friends; supper was then announced,
where the good things OF life were served in
profuse abundance. About o'clock the Le-
land Cornet Band made their appearance and
the air reverberated with their sweet harmony,
Mr.. Klovc invited the entire band in to supper
after which they continued playing a number
of pieces.
The wedding presents were numerous and
beautiful, among them being the following:
From Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Klove, Singer sew
ing machine; Mr. 0. Hanson, a beautiful faRi-
ly Bible; Mr.. and Mrs. Mosev of Freedom,
silver cake basket; Rev. o. Toomsland, of
Pontiac, motto; Mr., Hans Thompson, clock;
Miss G. Morrison of Chicago, pair flower
vases; Mr. c. Mosey, of Freedom, gold chain;
Mr.. A. Storm, Of Chicago, engraved statuary;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. jacobson, silver cake spoon;
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Simonson, silver milk pitcher
and spoon holder; several young gentlemen
presented an "Invincible" parlor heater; Mr..
and Mrs. X. Hoverson, silver sugar BOWL
Mr. and Mrs. G. Danielson, silver castor; Mr.
and Mrs n. Grover, china set dishes; Mr. and
Mrs. c. Grover, silver cake basket; Mr.. and
Mrs s. c. Buland, silver tea pot; Mr.. G. Pc
terson and K Goodmonson, silver individual
castor; Mr. and Mrs. w. Grover, of Lee silver
pickle dish; Mrs Stephenson, silver table
knives Mrs. p Svadberg, lamp; Miss Isabel
IIoen, lamp; Mr.. L. Larson, silver forks; Mr.
and Mrs G. Walem, silver teaspoons.
Mrs Peterson and Mrs. Simmons gave a re-
ception at their fathers residence Monday eve
ming, many of their old friends being enter
tanned with their old-tlmed hospitality. Num-
erous games were INDUCED in and good sup
per disposed of, the company dispensing at a
late hour.
Rev. B. Dickens goes to Shabbona next con-
ference year and the Rev. Hoffman succeeds
him here MARS.
OpnlR, Oct. 15.-Corn husking has begun
in this district, the crop being very fair
Potatoes are good what is of them, but ow-
ing to the poor stand will not be a large crop
in these parts.
The weather here for the past three weeks
reminds the honest granger that it is warmer
than it was during harvest.
Mr.. John Wyle and son, who took trip
through Kansas recently, returned last week,
having purchased 4S0 acres of good land at
$3.50 per acre.
The Misses Lowd of Mendoza were rusticat-
ing IN these parts last week. being the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hawker.
Harry Wetherbee and the Misses Jackson
took in the sights of the Exposition and city
Iof Chicago last week.
The new bridge crossing the Vermilhon al
Smiths ford is now finished and thrown open
for the use of the public.
Mr.. Frank Reeds cider mill is doing rush.
ing business He can make 800 gallons por
day.
Mr., John Parker, an esteemed citizen of
Ophir, Is very sick and small hopes are enter
tanned ofhis recovery.
Tho wheat sown IN this vicinity this fall
will be fit to cut in a few weeks if the weather
continues at this rate.
Since my last death removed from among
lus Mr. Steven Ryan and Mrs. Adair, both cid
settler. of Ophlr.
Mr.. Gerlach is IN New York taking IN the
sights of that burg after returning from Ger
many.
Thieves are doing good trade in Homer
One night last week they stole some clothes at
the residence of Mr.. Ettinger. Returning the
next night they got into the cellar and carried
off a large cake. Mrs Ettinger hearing them
at work, shouted for her husband and the par
ties below taking the hint decamped. A few
nights before some one got into the cellar OF
Mrs David Mclaughlin and stole IA pounds
of butter. Homer is blest with two cOnsta-
bles, but they are not in active service, hence
the above depredations PEDRO HERCULES.