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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
From Marseilles.

MARsEILLEs, March 20.-Geo. Gallagher
and brother and Want Gardner are In Kan
sas looking up land. Robert Howard starts
this week for Dakota.
Next Tuesday evening, 23d inst, grand
rink. A big crowd Is expected as 1t is de.
signed to make It "the affair" of the season
The select knights Of the A. o. U. w
give an exhibition drill at the rink on Sa.
turday evening, 21st. One of our leading
ministers was heard to remark that he had
rather see the young men 60 to the rink
than to the saloon.
Aconcert and jug breaking took place at
the Baptist church last evening OF course
no members of that church need lessons in
jug breaking, as all are pronounced tempe
rance people; but 1t was mythical per
Torrance to teach the young their duty In
the matter.
Edith Pope, visiting the Thurbers here,
had letter from her home at Knoxville,
Tenn, the other day, saying they were go
ing barefoot there and wearing sun bOnnets
Rather thin for the ladies hereabouts.
Mrs. Agnew, former resident of this
place, was brought here from Michigan
city on Wednesday for burial. She was the
daughter of MIR. Colvin, who lived here
Geo. johnson, who married sister Of Mrs
Agnew, brought child here for burial at
the same time.
TheO. Sindal, farmer on the north prai
RE, was married at this place on last Wed.
nesday evening to Mrs. Chris. Long.
j. Q. and o. r. Adams recently received
patent for an improvement In their corn
oil I Dttto &. Written, al M
received patent on barb wire machine.
The bridge matter stands about as fol
lows: the bridge is to cost $21 600, of which
the county pays $10,S00. OF the remainder
Rutland pays 76 per cent. and Grand Rap.
ids "a. The latter town is also assisted by
contributions from other towns. Rutland
has already put in pier at cost of $1,000.
A little Operetta under the title of "GOlden
Hair and the Three Bears" is In prepare.
ton under the direction of Mrs. Rhodes, of
Blue Island, by the friends of the Univer-
list society.
1t would hardly seem justifable, in this
day and age of teaching, to use cudgel on
u scholar for SO tritling an offense as max
ing picture of a little girl on roller skates
on a slate; yet such a case occurred in one
of our schools. While discipline in school
must be maintained, we hardly think pa
rent would be upheld in furnishing child
for so simple an offense. 1t is intimated
that the matter may be brought to the at
tention of the courts.
Gen. b. NJ Prentiss, who was captured
at Shiloh, will deliver his celebrated lecture
on that battle at the Washington st. Rink
on Saturday euening, April 4th, under the
auspices Of the G. A. II. post at this place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
From Ransom.

RANSOM. ILL.,, March 10, 1885. Mr.. Kracht
and Mr.. Long have moved to Buena Vista
county, Iowa, where they have bought
farms.
Miss Maud Summers, of the Ottawa High
School, is spending few days at home.
The members of the M. + Church in
tend to build residence for their minister
this summer.
There are 2O4 pupils enrolled in the
south six schools of Allen township. We
have been unable to learn the number at
tending in districts 1, and 3. There are
70 in No 5, As of whom Miss Sinnott has
charge Of The directors in No. 5 have
hired Miss Sinnott and Miss Fanny Mason
to teach in Ransom this summer
Mr. f. b. Hersy Is enclosing the school
ground of district with very pretty
fence; when completed will be the pretti-
est In the township.
Miss Carson will teach the young ideas
of No. this summer, and Miss Katie o..
Mara Of No. 6, Otter Creek township.
Miss Alberta N. Douglass is visiting
friends at Magnolia, Ill.
w. F. Baird has an assistant, and they
are both kept busy making boots and shoes
Two students of the Ottawa High School
on their way to Ransom to visit friend,
missed the train in Streator Saturday, and
walked to Ransom. They must enjoy an
eleven mile trudge.
Mr.. Carroll Boyle, of your city, was in
town Saturday.
Mr.. George Shear will teach the sum.
mer term of school in district s.
Mr., j. A. Stevens is home from GeneseO,
where he has been attending school.
Mr.. w. II. Conard killed hog last week
that weighed S04 pounds, and it was not
as fat as it might be, either. 1t was big
(democratic) hog. 0. CUTY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
,rm of school in the Belknap district, last

term of school In the beiKnap uistrict' ia0'
week.
If the person who re.wrote some OF last
weeks items had retained the facts, we
could have excused his presumption.
What's the matter, Pedro? What have
the public schools been doing to you: We
ARE surprised at you.
Ben Bowman was called to Mansfield,
Ohio last week by telegram announc.
ing the death of his father.
The pupils of the public schools might
have been seen Monday observing the
eclipse through pieces of stained glass;
The entertainment given by the school
last Thursday evening was a decided sue
cess financially as well as otherwise. The
dialogues, recitations, songs, tableaux, etc,
were all admirably rendered. The teach
er and scholars wish, through the columns
of the FREE TRADER, to thank the mem
-. -: of the Prairie Center band, who not
only furnished excellent music free OF
charge, but paid their own way in at the
door. The proceeds go to pay rent OF organ
used in the school. i.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
From Troy Grove.

Troy GROVE, ILL.,, March 10, 18S5.-Hold'
fast to winter
Wanted-good roads.
Threatening to break clubhouse clean
Dimmick was largely represented at La
Sale on st. Patrick's day.
Two deaths in our town last week. Many
of our people are on the sick list.
Johnny Coleman closed his school last
Tuesday. John will teach in Bureau Co.
this summer.
Miss Matte tanning, a most estimable
and respected young lady of Dimmick,
daughter of our townsman George tanning
died in Chicago Thursday of last week
where she had gone for medical treatment
few days since accompanied by her
mother. Her remains were brought home
and inferred In the cemetery at LaSalle.
Death entered the home Of Henry Wey
gaLdt on the same day and ruthlessly
snatched away his wife, leaving four child
rem to mourn the loss OF an aftectionate
mother and a grief stricken husband and
helpmate. She had been Ill but few days
The disease we understand was spotted
fever The funeral services were held
Saturday at the house She was Inferred
In the East Dimmick cemetery.
Frank wilkins has discarded grangering
and will teach school this summer In No.
8, Troy Grove.
John Drenen, known as Long John OF
Prairie Center, was In town first OF the
week
Mrs. Jacob Croisant and children spent
the latter part of last week with friends In
Earlville.
viii Gilmour, at one time one of our
East Dimmick young men, but later OF
Troy Grove, took unto himself helpmate
for life a short time since. Shake, viii
This is sad news for some OF our marriage
able young ladies'
The following were elected officers of the
Brush College Literary last Friday even
ing: President, A. r. Moore; vice presi
dent, G A. Weldon; secretary, G. NJ. Simp
son; treasurer, Thos. Doyle; critic, John
Coleman.
Alvin Caughey writes from Battle Creek,
Ill.,, that the winter has been very severe,
but spring has made her advent, and the
farmers are sowing wheat. The farmers here
will consider themselves fortunate Ii they
can commence work first OF next month.
Troy Grove has nine candidates for col
lector, and outside districts tout OF village
and vicinity not heard from. If they al
enter the race April 7, it will be lively
scrimmage.
Thos. English has changed his base Of
operations for the coming year from the
Hamel place to the George Philips farm
John Faher has about completed nego-
tiations for the David Klinefelter place.
John Shea, one of our popular Dimmich
boys, has secured a position as brakeman
on the |. G. railroad. His route is through
Dimmick city
Thos Moore returned Monday from
weeks visit among friends in Walthau
and Utica. ~,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Kurtz and Jas. Nc
Clarren entertained company OF youns
people at their home Monday evening.
Lewis Hamel will farm the place va
Gated by Thos English this summer Dam'
Rumor says that Lew will commit matri
mony this spring. NJ. A. ~
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From Prairie Center.

PRAIRIE CENTER, Ill, March IS, 1885.
Yesterday was "St. Patrick's day in the
morning"
Fred. Weaver has gone to Wisconsin to
buy cattle to feed.
Roy Place left yesterday for his farm In
Dakota.
That's all right, Dynamite; we catch
on But hadn't you better LET up on the
sboy9
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

And who, while courting was blocked by the
snow.
There's E., who has rented the house on the
hill
With the place of housekeeper yet to fill
He goes To Marseilles most every day,
And not to his uncle's, but across the way.
Two weddings already! Now who's No. 8?
Why Johns, Of course, that's easy to see;
And his neighbor c., in his cutter bright,
Stops at the grove many moonlight night.
I've mentioned them all as near as can;
II you are omitted, speak up like man.
Accept the best wishes Of Dynamite all,
And send him slice of the cake before fall!
DYNAMITE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
Our Present Blessinga.

Our blessings are not appreciated until We
are deprived Of them. Most notable among
them is health, the lack Of which magnlties
our other burdens. A hacking cough, a
severe cold, or any throat and lung disease, Is
very troublesome; but all these may be quick.
" and permanently removed by DR.. Bigelow's
Positive Cure. Price 30 cents. Ely. Griggs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

What a terrible affliction about the house
is cross, crying baby! A young man on
the very edge Of matrlmony might easily
be frightened from his purpose by having
too much of that sort of music at the homes
of his married friends. Yet babies cry
commonly only when they are sick. One
teaspoonful Of Parker's Tonic, given the
little one, will bring rest and sleep to the
baby and all In the house. Only 80 cents,
at druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21
Garry No News.

In the days Of biliousuess, whom you, liver
q torpid and your skin yellow, remember you
have never failing friend In DR.. Jones' Bed
Clover Tonic, which is unequalled In pnrity
and eiicaciousness. In cases Of dyspepsia,
costiveness, ague and malaria diseases and
diseases Of the blood and kidneys, IT. sotion
Is prompt and cure speedy. Price 20 cents,
Of E. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

Visitors to the Worlds Exposition at New
Orleans
Should not fail to see the magnificent dis
play of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, located in the Government Build
ing at the main entrance from st. Charles
street They will find it one of the most
attractive features of the great Exposition,
handsomely decorated with the agricultur-
al products of the famous Northwest along
the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railway.
The exhibits are chiefly from the Terri
tory of Dakota, with some good samples
from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin ana Hi
nois. Among the many products exhibited
is splendid assortment of corn, and it is
no eXaggeration to say that better corn
was never seen in any state in (he Union.
The wheat. oats, rye, barley, flax and hemp
are all of the finest quality; stalks of sugar
cane ten feet in length; cottonwood trees
ten feet tall, grown in one season from
slips; four stalks of cotton, with numerous
balls of cotton on, grown near Elk Point,
Dakota; squashes Of all varieties, small
and large, weighing 1856, 1873, 1875, 100,
1141l, and others Weighing 100 pounds
each; sweet pumpkins weighing rs and
common pumpkins of immense size; turn
Ups, carrots, beets parsnips, radishes, Gu
cumbers, egg plant, red, green and yellow
peppers, watermelons, large and small,
one weighing 81 pounds, muskmelons, can
taloupes, citrons and gourds, cabbage,
cauliflower, sweet potatoes, asparagus, on
ions peanuts and tobacco, potatoes of ex-
cellent quality, the largest weighing three
and one half pounds; samples OF strawberry
vines, blue grass, blue stem, millet, limo
thy, red top, clover, and Dakota cactus and
suntlower. Grapes, rich and luscious, lie
in baskets, surrounded by a splendid dis
play of native apples; of these many varie-
ties, from the small Siberian rab-apple to
the fine large Baldwin and Ben Davis.
The fruit, both In appearance and flavor,
is equal to that raised in the most noted
fruitgrowing states. Peas, beans and
canned fruits of all descriptions, such as
blackberries, strawberries, raspberies,
cherries, gooseberries, currants, tomatoes,
etc. Also samples of Sioux Falls granite,
large and small, rough and polished.
Most noticeable among the exhibits is a
design of a locomotive and tender and a
train of cars, consisting of locomotive
and tender, baggage car and coach COM
plete and figure of lady Qife size) all
made entirely of grain and grasses. Num-
erous other beautiful designs, showing an
unlimited amount of artistic taste and tai
ent, are among the collection. 1t will
please and interest all to look at and exam
inc them, otherwise the visit to the World S
Exposition will be incomplete.
For pamphlets, maps, etc, apply to the
agent in charge of the display at the Expo
ton, or address w. Z. POWELL,
Genl Emigration Agent Milwaukee,
Wis, L. S. A.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

When Baby was sick, We gave her CASTORIA,
When she was Child, she cried for CASTORIA,
When she became Miss she cluIg to CASTORIA,
When she had Children, she gave them CASTORIA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

It will be on the other side of Jordan
somewhere But the girls object to heaven
because all the boys are going to the other
place, which is thereby becoming the most
popular resort. You'll never fail OF finding
the majority of men on earth In bad places
1t will probably be the same "over there"
Aft Kennedy, OF Streator, who was er.
roneously married by the Free Press last
week, rises to a point of order, and remarks
in good English as follows: III never read
an article that gave me the momentary
pleasure it did. But alas! il was false, and
for fear 1t might have the influence on my
future prospects that rum, romanism and
rebellion" had on the republican party,
must assert my prerOgative to deny the
story. Hoping that the day Is not far dis
tant when l will lead some fair maiden to
the altar to he the guiding star to my youth
full dreams, close with many bushes"
Macomb Eagle: One of our county Of
hcers has just discovered that economy Is
not wealth by a long shot and It came
about in this wise: On leaving his house
one evening recently, he thrust half
smoked cigar into his coat pocket, intend
ing to finish the weed at a later time. About
the time he reached home he discovered
TIC WHOLE Sue Vi Ills COdt III uuiuco' uo
fire was extinguished without the aid of
the fire company, but the official is minus
his best coat and has resolved to hereafter
chuck his "snipes" in the gutter.
Mendoza Reporter: petitions relative to
the postmastership have been numerous
this week Line Whitmore, VIM. Sproule,
John Schnetz, X. Wormley, Geo. Kellen-
berger, and the junior editor of the Report
er are all after the juicy plum. Some have
proposed the plan of calling an election, as
the republicans have done heretofore, for
the pupose of deciding who shall be the
party's choice, and thus set five aching
hearts at ease. Maybe the passage In Cleve-
lands message relating to civil service re-
form will somewhat allay the ardor of the
six applicants. As possession constitutes
nine points of the law, Dorsey Address, the
present postmaster, is still ahead that much.
Mendoza was represented at the Inaugural
ton by E. s. Browne and X. Wormley,
who went to Washington to push the
claims of the editor of the Reporter to the
Mendoza postottice, we presume"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-03-21

The trustees of the Kankakee asylum
met on the Monday succeeding the death
of VIM. Reddick, and paid the following
tribute to his memory:
"Mr Reddick's acquaintance with public
men was very large, and as an acknOw-
lodged leader of the democratic party, he
was recognized power in the state. While
member of the senate he was the father
of the Illinois temperance law, commonly
called the Reddick law, and largely to his
effort does the state owe its liquor regula-
TONS In lifetime of answering honesty,
always characterized by loyalty to his con-
victions, he had accumulated large for.
tune, and by his will, with the same desire
to aid his fellows and the community In
which he had spent his manhood that had
characterized his daily life. he gave his
fine residence to the city of Ottawa for
public library, which he endowed with
sum ample to secure its permanency. Sim
pie and transformations in his habits, direct
and truthful in his statements, loyal to his
adopted country in its time of peril, faith
full to his work, he brought every one of
the qualities which thus found expression
to the performance of his duties as trus-
tee of the Eastern Illinois hospital He
was direct, honest, faithful, loyal here as
everywhere, model officer. And at the
base of these qualities and noble In them
selves, twice ennobling them, was hearty
sympathy for that most unfortunate class
of citizens with the care of which he was
here charged. They ever received his
best thought, judgment and compassion.
Society In this respect owes him a debt.
The genuine accord between him and his
associates on this board, which has at all
times existed, and their sincere respect and
regard for him find expression in deep
feeling of personal sorrow and regret at
the loss of his advice and counsel. They
admired, trusted, and deferred to him; and
that the knowledge of the value of his servi-
ces to the institution may be matter of
record, attested by those who best knew
and understood them, they make this entry
on the record, which, from month to month,
since the cornerstone eff the hospital was
laid, evidences his zeal and care in the ad-
ministration of its affairs"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-05

Yesterday Afternoon in which be was Iadi'
rec,ly interested. The Court. after an ex'
animation Of the papers, decided there was
no valid ground for the claim aud dismiss,
ed the case. Mr.. Ste xsrt was accompanied
By q woman named Shepherd, said TO De has
hous. keeper. After Court adjourned they
went to the West Virginia Hotel, (slthougn
it is not kept as public house at presently
and engaged lodging for the night. After
putting his horse in the stable he came IN
and seated himself before the FIRE, and IN
a very few minutes was dead. as is sup
posed, from heart disease. His friends
will probably come and take the remains
bous to day. He was perhaps 10 years OF
age.
The following lawyers are attending
Court, Col. White, of Wheeling, Trainer
and Walden, of Steubenville. Caldwell and
Nuzum, Of Wellsburg, also Judge Melvin,
Marshall, Huff and Donehoo, Of FsirVieW,
Campbell and Atkinson, Of Cumberland.
The case of Nuzum, administrator OF
. against the stesmboat'C. W. Batch
slor, comes up this afternoon. Some time
since in landing at Anderson and IN back
iup out ran over boy in skiff. The boy
was drowned, and the above suit IS claim
for damages. Walden 4 Caldwell for de-
PENDANTS, and Col. White and Nuzum Tor
plaintiffs.
morrow evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-05
PRODUCE.
Wheeling.

TUEsnAY, NJ, emhr 3.
Butter-Prime to choice creamery 26c;
choice dairy l4@l6c; good to prime
country roll lO@l4c; common mi1eP
stock SOTO. No demand.
BeeswaI-Quoted 1T 28@S2c p ID.
ReaIs-Bsnd picked navy 81 tO3
so per basAsi. :,
Dried Fruit-NeW evaporated pared
peaches l7@lSc; impaired do lO@l2ci
:aspberries l7@l8c; blackberries 7@8c
New sundried, apples, CHARTERED, pose
sliced, t,95ci peaches, new halves, 44(96tc;
do quarters, 4(G5c: So pared l5@l6c;
gifted cherries $3.50. New eysporste6
apples 59sc. Market on Dried Fruit NOM
iaal; demssd slow.
Cheese-Ssles in a joHying way of prns
mild Ohio factory ct 99l2!c; New York
l43@ISO; sweitzsr lO@lSc; Limherger 8
@l2c. -,
good It 20@2lc y doE
Feathers-Choice. .0@56c in origlrSl
packages, 4a5c more in small lots.
Honey-Choice white clover, ls92Oc
choice buckwhsst l6@lSc. =.
Nuts-Shelbarks, 81 1891 81; black
w. nuts 6O6SOc: nhssnuts 81 Is.
Potatoss-5O855c Ser Rushsli demand
good. mo
Poultry--Iiye chickens, old 81 50@
3 % y dozen: spring chickens, 81 6O@
2 so. Good demand.
Rags-Steady at li@lic for white mix'
ID cotton; l@lic for al wool and lag
lee tor mixed.
Sseds-Ssles of timothy sesi ct 81 o.
az 90 2 bushel; clover, small seed $5 81
as O5; large, S. 00@S rs, as to quality
Sweet cider-Country sweet - 6o9
4 so per barrel; crab cider IS OOG97 81
per barrel. Demand fair.
Lard-CountEy pFinh 7i9sc;' deman'
S Apples, green, y Dbl. sOc@tl.5o
Cabbage, per Dbl, 75c, or 81 90 Il
IS 90 per hundred.
Onions 9Oe per bushel.
Sweet Potatoes, 81 IS per barrel.
Ounces 81 so per bushel.
! Cranberries-Cape Gods 50 90 per box
/ Jerseys 81 rs per box.
Parspips per Dbl. ii 80.
Turnips 81 Is per barrel.
new York
NEw YoRK, November 4.-Floar-Re
eeints a.. 622 barrels; exports lO,022 bar
rels, 10, 1888 sacks; msrkst hssyy; sales II
00O barrels. Whest-Receipts 4S,4S
bushels; exports blank; spot &c highs
but very quit; options opened weak, an,
declined lode, later ruled stronger AM
advanced I@ltc, closing, koFsger, weske
with a reduction of l@fc; sales 6,sOS
600 bushels futures; $1,000 bushels spot
/ No. 2 spring 94c; uugrsded red 7s@
| 9OO, do. c. i. 9Gc; No white CSC; m
graded SS@s4lc; posted Ga: red snc
/ No. 2 red November sSS@sSfe, elosin
at case; December s6@97Sc, closing 8
p6Ic; January 9s4@993c, closing at 9SsC
February 81 OOt@l 9OS, clOEiDg 9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-05
LIVE STOCK,
Wheeling.

The market this week was little better.
Toe cattle market is flush and the steep
market is lost sight of. Messrs. Hud-
son 4 Bsyhs furnish the following quota
lions:
Cattle, 900 to |, 100 lbs stock 3!@3sc
per ID; 800 to 500 los 393ic per To-;
700 to 500 lbs. 2@2ic per ID.
Hogs-Market active; sl@33c per H.
shsep-Dull; 293c per lP.
Lambs-Good at 3@4c per ID.
Calvee-$S OO@6 90 per head.
Baltimore.
OFFICE OF THE CALvFRIoS STocK YARDs
A0sSkE, HogsmpeT
Cgiils are sold al these figures lice WeighL HegI ~.
sod at net treigh that Is 20 per eeRi lseneTaayl q
rom lire trei5A Sheep are SOd grotS, thai i@'
reigkI, or nothing OIL
AT CALvERToN YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE Trade vas fairly active
at the opening to day apd for some time
afterwards, and prices generally were well
maintained at last weeks rates, quality
considered. There were fewer tops among
the offerings to-day, but they were quite AZ
good as those OF last weak. The bulk Of
the receipts consisted Of middle grades
Towards the close prices for the medium
and common stock fell off shade. We
quote at 81 25@5 90, with post sales 9
81 1894 so per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best 81 62l@5 90; that generally rated
first quality So 1904 62I; medium Oh
good fair quality s. OO@3 IS; ordinary
thin Steers, 0%sn 4Hd Gews " ee@
Il IS. Extreme range Of prices 81 q
as 90. Most of the sales were at 81 Z:
IA so. per 100 lbs. OF the Cattle re
ceiyed, 1898 head came from Virginia
% from Chic, 426 isom Kentucky. 4;
from Maryland, 2O7 from West Virginia
900 from Illinois, 90 from PENNSYLVANIA
Total receipts for the past week 2 81 head
sgsipst 2sls lsSt week, spd 1885 hea|
same time last year. OF the offerings So
head were taken by Baltimore butchers
! /, 100 sold to country dealers and 100 heal
to Eastern buyers Total sales for tn