The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-12-05
HOME MATTERS.



BARNEs.-Miss Laura Barnes has taken
the oath of office as postmaster at Leland.
WELIs.-H. W. Wells, a distinguished at
torney of Peoria, was in the city on Wednes'
day,
BLAKE.-Geo W. W. Blake, master in
chancery was in Indiana last week on busi-
ness.
TRuE-Miss Angie True, Of Waltham, has
been the guest of Miss Fanny Eichelberger,
the past week.
SpILLAINE.-Mrs and Nellie Spilaine on
Wednesday departed for their future home
in Southern California.
CArLlN Mrs 7. d. Catlin gave noon
luncheon yesterday to q small party OF
friends at her residence on the north bluff.
ARMsrRoSG.-lion. G. W. Armstrong at
tended the funeral ceremonies of Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks, at Indianapolis, on Tues
day.
MEYER.-Mr and Mrs. George Meyer,
East Ottawa, who had been on q lengthy
visit to friends at Dixon, returned home on
Sunday.
BANR.-Mrs. Will Bane, who has been
visiting at her fathers, James Follett's, re-
turned on Wednesday to her home in Hum
boldt, Iowa.
HIsE.-John IIise, the newly appointed
surveyor. general of Arizona, on his way
west stopped Thursday and Friday in this
city to see old friends.
FoRD.-Supervisor James Ford, Of Wal
lace township, sat in the reporters box
Tuesday night and took stenographic notes
of Bishop Spaulding lecture.
SrANSARD.--Mrs. Stannard, of Madison,
Neb, arrived here on Thanksgiving and will
remain with her parents, MIR. and Mrs. IT,.
". Roberts until after the holidays.
SHAvER.-Misses Rose and kittie Shaver,
who had been visiting friends at Sandwich
for several weeks, have returned, after
Sandwiching IN very pleasant time. This
is not pun.
CupIp.--E. J. King, of Kendallville, Ind.
and Miss Minnie Moeller, of La Sale, were
married at the latter city yesterday. The
lady was one of La Sales queens, but now
she is King.
DoBLE.-Budd Doble, ex-driver of the IA
nous horse, Goldsmith Maid, was in the
city Wednesday, looking at span Of road
sters owned by W. J. Nicely, which it is
thought he will purchase.
SruARr.-Capt James f. Stuart, of Chica-
go, formerly post office inspector, now asso-
ciated with Frank IIatton in the conduct of
the Chicago NaH was in the city Monday in
the interests of that publication.
c., b. & O.. D. Be,ler, general superin-
tendent G. F. Resscgnic, superintendent of
Illinois lines, and George Alexander, super,
ntendent of Chicago division, passed
through on the -. Tues lay on n tour of
inspection.
McHENRY.-M. T.. McIlenry, Of Geneseo,
who. together with his handsome and charm
ing wife. were here at the races in August,
was in the city Monday. MIR Me had on
that occasion here Bonnie McGregor and
Georgann.
RoGEns.-Alr. and Mrs. l. W. Rogers, of
the Clifton, attended the funeral of Daniel
Crea, Wednesday, III Chicago. Deceased
was brother-in-law of Mrs. L. D. Taylor, of
this city, who was also present at the funeral
ceremonies.
GuMKEL.-Mr. Gumkel registered at the
Clifton Wednesday night as agent Of DR..
Ialmage. He wouldn't say where he was
going what he wanted in town or permit
himself to be interviewed in any manner,
shane or form. Don t be n clam, MIR. Il.
Rog-In column mention of former
Streator boys where they are and what they
are doiny, the Times mentions Geo. Roe, sta
ton agent of the 90 in this city. The
above paper might have added that MIR, Roe
is a highly popular official, capable, trust
worthy, and with scores Of friends ON all
sides.
DrGGAN-Miss Maggie Dusgan, OF Joiiet,
who was the guest of Miss Nell Dwyer for n
few DAYS, returned home Monday. Miss ID.
has many friends and admirers in Ottawa
who will always be pleased to welcome her
with ourstretched arms Oh the occasion OF
her visits
LEwIs.-E. C. Lewis, who was appointed
delegate to the Farmers National Conven-
lion by the governor. was in attendance at
the gathering, at indianapolis, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. He has also been
elected president III the Hin lis Shorhorn
Breeders Association.
PARKs.-Judge i. +. Parks, celebrated
Democratic stump speaker, of Aurora, was
in the city Wednesday. He is Interested III
n damage case before the Appellate Court for
Injuries received by defective Sidewalk III
the above city, from the effects of which he
has been rendered a cripple.
Usss.-Louis Hess was one Of the delega-
ton who attended the party, given at feru'