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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Manley e. JOrdan.

This popular old time firm are supplied
with an immense assortment Of cooking and
heating stoves for rooms of al sizes, and at
prices to accommodate the tastes and means
of every purchaser. OF these, THE CLIMAX
Cook STOVE, is wonder of modern improve.
ment and convenience. The new and valua-
BILE features of this stove, besides the iron
stayed fire brick, which cannot burn ont,
the fues are SO arranged as to carry the
draft all around the oven, in an unbrok en-
current, thereby ensuing even heat in every
part Of the oven. These stoves are hand
some and durable. Besides these they have
the Etna, Bismarck and Kenwood cook stoves
the Golden Star, Carbon Garland, Ar. Gar
and, Palace Aladdin and other heaters The
Art Garland is the perfection of elaborate
ornamentation and perfectly reliable heat
ing stove.
sTgDRBAKER WAGON.
They have new supply of these uneq'daled
wagons, besides some farmers two seated
spring wagons, and carriages, light, strong
durable, made of the best material, and made
in the most reliably manner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
AN EARTHQUAKE
In Prices of Dry Goods
at Andrew Lynch's
is Reported!
PARTICULARS NOT STATED.

But from the assurance Of hundreds Of
reliable persons who have visited the scene
of the disaster, it is evident those Blankets,
Flannels, Bed Comforts, Ladies', Gents,
Misses and Children's Underwear, Hosiery,
Gloves, and Ladies', Misses and Children
Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets, are the greatest
sufferers. Evidence, however, of the great
violence of the shock is noticeable through
his entire stock of Dry Goods. The quake
also extended to the Philadelphia Boot and
Shoe House, where it caused serious disaster
in prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

While Mrs. Brewer was in Ottawa and
Streator, the present week, she sold several
fine pianos to be shipped directly from the
factory in New York. She has also rented a
larger store in Streator and will increase her
business in that city to a considerable e1-
tent. Mrs. Brewer will visit Ottawa and
Streator once each month to make settle
ments, and will sell pianos and organs to
any who may wish to purchase, either for
cash or on time. Please address her either
at Ottawa, or 1874 Mich. Ave, Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Chicago White Stockings, the champions
of the League, and the st. Louis Browns,
cham pious of the American Association,
have begun series Of seven games for the
cham pionship Of tbs world. The FIRST game
was played at Chicago on Monday and re-
suited in favor of the whiie-legsed fellows
by score of to 0. Tuesday the Browns
scored II to 0. Wednesday the Chicagos re
tsliated ii to T.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Am usenlents,

The Kendall company will close very
successful two weeks engagement at the
Opera Mouse TO- night and WILL give matinee
this afternoon al 2:3D. ? u. when Engaged
will be presented
Ga Tuesday evening. Oet. 2T,h. the Lester
Il Aliens minstrals will occupy the Opera
House The company come direct from Chi
cago where they are now playing u weeks
engagement.
II is without aouh, the largest salsried
and best minstrel company ths, ever visited
Ottawa.
The New York H,raId Of Aug. Il, says
The classic boards of old Wsllack's, now
The Star Theatre, were invaded by Lester &
Aliens Big Minstrsls last night, and q large
audience assembled tn greet them. The
jokes and new material we're up TO the times.
There WAS plenty of gusto in the performance
and fine variety in the musical department.
Messrs. Billy Lester and Paul Allen we're up
10 time, as usual, and the renowned Mr..
Harry Kernel introduced the Celtic element
in its pristine purity. A number Of special
attractions added interest to the entertain
ment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Police Court.

Judge Weeks was found in his laboratory
yesterday chewing the sweet and bitter cdd
Of fancy" whatever Shakespeare may have
meant by that, and on inquiry as to the pc
lice business Of the week, slowly wheeled
himself about in his delicately wrought silk
plush embroidered revolving chair, costing
originally seventy cents, removing his Eve
cent cedar holder steel pen from his business
cor, remarked: Don't mention it. A Mrs.
Murphy was fined 81 fer sassing one of her
neighbors. and James Jacoby S. for plain
drunk and disorderly. That's ALL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
OTTAWA, ILL, SATURDAY, OCT. %, 1886
A Great Sale of Carpets, Commencing

A Great Sale Of Carpets, Commencing
To-day.
Scott Bros & Co will place on sale a large
lot Of new carpets at the following low
prices:
Body Brussels at 81, worth 81 %.
Tapestry Brussels at T5c, worth 81.
Tapestry Brussels at soc, worth 75c.
Ingram carpets, very choice, 75c, worth
900.
Ingram carpets, extra, 65c, worth 75c.
Ingram carpets at SOC, worth 65c.
Ingram carpets at 25c, worth S5c.
ingram carpets At zoe, worth 25c.
Superior quality Of oil cloths in all widths
Also rugs, curtains and shades, at reduced
prices. SCorT Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Glass. makers select Mitch's No 7 cigar.

On Wednesday last one of the boilers al
the cement quarries at Utica burst and was
totally wrecked It was provided with ar
"unfailing," "always gets. there steam safe
ty valve, but the spring did not work. One
of the men going to it after dinner saw
steam registering at 165 lbs. when the limit
deemed safe was 1875 lbs. The steam valve
was Kissing and the steam running up. He
didn't wait for further investigation, but got
away as fast as he could. In few minutes
afterwards the crash came. No one was
hurt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Wagon. makers seek Miteh's No 7 cigar.
The Pioneer Fire Proof Construction Co.
of Chicago, works in this city have increased
the capital stock from 500, 900 to $3.50, 900
Branching Out.

The Armour brick block, on Madison st,
is being overhauled extensively for change
Mr. Degen moves his meat market into the
former music store, which he has cleaned up
nicely. 1t is understood that W II Hull, af.
ter renovating and papering and painting
the front now occupied by Mr. Dyer, and
making it elegant, will open cloak depart
ment below and put grand millinery stock
up stairs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
AlslluIer.

Those who want suit of those nice Dean s
clothes should not fail to call without delay
as they are going off like hot cakes. They
are the incest thing out and cost only ten
dollars for coat; pants and vest. An over.
coat of the same goods costs only $40. Call
and get your fit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Tuesday next, the 26th, is when the regis
tration of voters is finally corrected. If any
one fails to register then, or his name has
been omitted from the list, he will need to
swear in his vote ons lection day, and his aft
davit mus, be backed by the oaths Of two
witnesses who are voters in the precinct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Readers of this Paper

Are 10 vited to come with your boys and lay
in yoUIr entire winters goods at the grea
Strengthening sale, which creates much ex
citrr ent and rush of customers at th,
clo,f ing house west of the court house, un
der the FREE TRADER Office. This big closh
ing establishment is to he closed out in
short time. Now is your chance for bal
70 ms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Boots at 214

Madison street Farmers wanting good,
handmade kip or grain boot for fall or win
ter should call at H. G. Werners shoe house,
doors west of City Drug Store. l have a
large stock of them and am going to sell
EN- at prices that can't be duplicated any
where. can DO it, for have but little ex.
penses. Cali and see for yourself No
Trous.s TO show goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Henry Young, the conductor on the c., B.
& Q. railroad who was injured rendered a
cripple for life-by the accident year ago
on that line, at Otter Creek, has recovered a
judgment OF $1,000 against that company
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
warmth. Comfort. Durability.

Those celebrated felt shoes and slippers
now on sale at j. Megaffin's are the most
comfortable foot covering ever maHufactur-
ed for ell those troubled with cold feet.
They are better than ever this season, and
be is selling them cheap for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

GREESs.-The Greenbsck party, represen-
ted by about four delegates, got together at
the cour, house one day and Illuminated the
following ticket For senator, John S. Arm.
strong, of Mission. They recommended
James p Trench, one of the democratic no.
minees, for the legislature and then All
iourued
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Thomas Downing, an old resident Of this
city, died at his home in this city on Satur-
day morning last. H had been glass cut
ter for forty years. The funeral on Monday
was largely attended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
0bituary.

The death Of Mrs. Dwight Lawrence, OF
Prairie Centre, took place in this city last
Sunday night, from consumption. She had
been a sufferer from this fell disease for ten
or twelve years; and from the moment tbs
first SYMPTOMS of the enemy appeared tha
strife with il has been constant and unrs.
lenting; but in spite of travel, change OF
climate, and the aid OF modern medical dis
covery, she finally hal to yield to it. some
months ago, when, /. appeared she might
never fully recover. she was brought to o.
tswa by Mr.. Lawrence in order that every
nd vantage Of rest and quiet and medical as
sistance coald be bad at all al all timts; but
she only came to die.
She became Mrs. Lawrence in 1859, and
antil sha came recently TO Ottawa they al
ways lived on their farm near Praire Centre
One son, wilbur u now arrived at manhood
is her only surviving child.
The funeral took place on Tuesday at
o clock at the Prairie Centre residence, Rev.
Omslven officiating. The attendance Of
neishbOrs and friends we're very large; an
! those Of heI nearer and more intimate friends
who know of her dread-not IF death-bu
Of the grave, had so prepared her last rest
ing place with flowers and syergreens a. 4
rob il Of much of its cold, dead horrors Il
was very thoughtful kindness.
! Mr.. Lawrence, both husband and son
have the sympathy Of their friends II thi'
county, and those who best knew Mrs Law
renee most deeply appreciate their loss. IL
this connection, they desire Us 10 rsturr
their sincere thanks to 10 their friends both
in Ottawa and in Prairie Centre tor the very
very many thoughtful kindnessess to he
during her illness and burial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Merchants admire Mitch's No : cigar.

Stiefel's stock OF reaiy-made clothing is
the largest and best ever shown in La Sale
county, and everybody will find just what
they want in it and at prices lower than
ever. Mr. Stiefel would be pleased TO have
you call and examine and learn the very 10 W
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Yes, We Have

A wool lined coat, a hair lined SHOE rubber
boot with leather soles, woman's beaver
shoe or slipper, foxed with leather These
goods arc not stylish, but comfortable and
durable. When you need anything in warm
lined boots or shoes, at low prices, call at
II. G. Weru ers shoe house, on Madison St.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

reception will be given to the, Rev Mr..
Holmes, in the psrlors of the NJ. y. Church.
on Friday evening of next week. All old
friends of Bro. Holmes. and new ones too.
are heartily invited to attend and help make
the oe,s .sion pleasant one
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

SALooN-Mr. Chas. Felt and Mr.. Plum
mer, the latter for some time in the Clifton
bar, have rented Vim. Norris store, on La
Sale street, and will open new saloon
therein as soon as the fixtures are ready.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Stiefel will save you money when youget
one Of those fine, well.made overcoats that
have just arrived and are waiting for you
to look taem over
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

NJ Stiefel has one of the best assortment
Of shirts in Ottawa, all home made and war
ranted not to rip. IT. you wish a nice fan
nel shirt call AZ Stiefers AID get one Of his
own make.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

The Uaca Sewer Pipe Works are RUNNING
full handed, and selling all wares as fast as
they can turn them out and are now ham.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

A poor cigar is an abomination, and all
smokers dread being fooled by getting one
instead Of pure and reliable article. Mitch's
No rs never fail to crafty sven the most
fastjiinus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Mitch's No is the only cigar thought Of
among politicians. When they bet the CT
CARS they always refsg to this brand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Auction SSlps-

, Parties contemplating making sales can
secure the services Of II. IL. Newton, the
suc,ioneer, by seeing Megafin, the boot and
shoe man, 6l5 La Sale st., Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Poets use Mitch's No 7 cigar.

Mr.. Owen Fox and Mss Agnes o Neil, OF
this city, were married on Wednesday last,
by Rev Father GrOgan, At St Columbia
church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

The Ida Clark concert troupe will give a
concert in the Baptist church on Tuesday
evening, November =.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Gay & Sons have found in necessary TO
enlarge their carriage works, on Clinton
and Madison street They broke ground
yesterday for two story brick addition -
"a feet, to be done right away. This will
give their building 90 by do feet two stories
high, save the blacksmith shop in the rear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

stiefers pantaloon oversHls Manufactured
in Ottawa are the best maGs, and easy fitting
Try them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Farm for Rent.

One hundred acres, FIVE miles from o.
tsws. Enquire of DR.. j. o. Harris & Son
Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

FIX Ra-The approaches to the side
walks on the Ia Sale stree, canal fridge are
in bad condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23
Home Made shirts,

All election bots of cigars are declared
"otf if Mitch's No. Z are not nentioed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Stiefers easy fitting overalls are sold by the
best dealers In all the towns around Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

you wish to compliment frieni who
enjoys a good cigar, send him box of
Mitch's No7's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Philosophers smoke Miichs No cigar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

The candidates oil smoke Mi;ch's No :.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

Butchers call for Mitch's No 7 cigar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-23

THE GROCERY STOCK
Is full and correct in every detail, as usual
and prices are always kept down to the low
est legitimate business figures.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06

THE TRUSTEES have declared a dividend
I months ending me % 1856. at the rate Of
THREE rer ent per anna all 81 MS from - 10 sOuO,
credited l--o, and payable On and
after ilTd Monday u July. 4--.
Deposits before day of July will
interest the ursL
DANIEL T. HOAG.
President
GRANVILLE B. SMITH.
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
LAUREL HOUSE,
PlCgPECT house,

NJ IN nj U~UNs
NOW OPEN.
Enlarged re'u-nlshed and rcfted Honse and Location
unsurpassed Rooms be engaged Iwent- aight mile
rom New.YOrk. I. J. POAILA
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
OipiSeno Notices.

S""' g pg JADwAY. coR. kEcl9hSSIs a. (
NEw-Y oRK. July ESQ Z,
A kEG LA IN ne teaptsi stock Of the UNION tx Il the
rr6NPAN OF \ EW RK VIII be paif Al ss n The
COnl -, md after 10th dav OF July
Sey hooks VIII on Friday Juy 'ln' ~
day July IZtn 1880 n DONALDSON. secre.4Iy---
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06

HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT
DAY LINE STEAMERS ALBANY or c. VIBBARD.
Daily except sunday
Leave brooklyn. Fulton AZ by H. m
New Ork Ne-trv-st PIER S:iO a N
West Z-d-st Per .---.-------..---. ga I'D.
Albany. larcmg Nvack and Iarrvtown tby ferry
Point. NeWburg POughkeepse kllnebecs. CatsSul
ana Hudson
Retumn. leave Albany AZ $50 a.
CONNECrIONS
WEST POINT and NEWBURG with down day boat ,
KHIN EBECK by ferry wrh SPECIAL train o. L x u.
r. q. for the resorts N the Catsklis
CAT~kILL with special train Ou ClisShl NJ K
IL DSJN with b. \ T. T. for Chatham, PttsAeli, LED
springs He1n ,ton. &c ... -
ATBA Y with SPECIAL SARATOGA EXPRESS ana
with y. T. O.. q. r.. for Utca Bufao. NIAGARA FALLS
Tho Vew Yorg Transfer will call ior and check bag
gage from hOfels ard residences
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
Amuscmer.s.
NEW TO NEW-YORK.

NEW TO NEW-YORK.
PRACTICALLY TOUR or THE FRONTIER
THE LOCATION EAsYTO REACH OCESrs FAaz
FROM BATTERY 35 MINUTES
Magnificent Grounds Shady Groves Natural sarrorn Ing.
In keeping with the staniny iIeraitJ All IN l1r tls
ans pces of tho
STATEN ISLAND AMUSEMENT COMPANY,
u.mitedl
ERASTINA WOODS. MARINERS HARBDR
TO-DAY AND EVERY DAY
BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST.
THE ACME OF INTELLIGENT EFFORT
To Combine
Merit Instruction Pleasure Eu,stiol IN sn Eoltou,
OF our Nations Pro srcssve History
MORE GENERAL FEATURES or WESTERN LIRE
Than ever before at ume AL pllc.
VISIBLE ON THE FACE OF rHE GLOBE
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
Flats ano Rooms 90 fst.

~ Lhr-APARTM ENTs IN THE
,,ABsOLUTELY FIREPROOF
conn ~ ttNlnAL PAhIN bt Ii.DINGS
- ~ b AND 5DIH SIS AND 7Tu-AVE.
facing CENTRAL PARK.
Arn,v q, , 49, - FROM sZOOU TO $4,000
a. I4NAssE q FRIEDMAN lsl Broadway
q 90, =. Sniton. superintendent IL buildings.
nj V.DotnkATE RENTS.-Sincle nats seven
moulding n. r % room all improve nent. e4t picture
no Children 1r~ grOunh only refined families recely-I
Mrs PIERCE 335 East lstn-sC
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
DIVIDEND NOllCE-
CITIZEXS' SAVINGS BANK OF THE ClIl
u OF NEWYORK, Nos % and - Bowery corner oi

FIFTY ~ECOND sFMIANNUAL pIvIDEND 4, OF F, IN ~
~ he Trustees ordered that interest az tue
~ ~ rURTF AND on f-HALF p Phk thN per
arnun r ID T. dcpost0rs an after Juy ~ on an sutls
10 Uuwhich have renamed on uebOsO AOl
~ rbre@ or .r months ending June 3. SIS
u a. omen every dav rom a. ~ "a . y m
D"" wa IDWA RID A CUlNIAhD President
HENRY HA~LLR secretary.
mn u lfaslI
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
Hlusical Instruments.

a NIJMBER of very slightly used Iprlgni..
n ana Square PIANOS Of our make whsn Nc T = hOPOI.
only by The X = o. s nsr4 ,easou
ma \ OlskRA HOl during the past OPos~
Al A rollca0u r) )dr 80
TlANO5 bOl. LEN Especially aiAStsi ii'e O'~''''
sssAnor~ wMKSABk A co.
ll2 t;xka-svA
New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
TIE ARDEN INN.

WOOD~ OF ARDEN. STATEN ISLAND.
Has accommodations for a limited numbcr Excellent
fishing boating and banr The .esiauran the hnest near
Sc a carte. Boats leave Whit hall 7t
staten Island Rand Transit Railroad 80 80 IO45 am
co, 2'O atuTdays only 300. J.lu j3 % p. sun
days-7 80 $500 lO0n 400 q. l:lo, 200 400 300
y. Trans Will iav time ON Muncav lnly D.
The MANAGER OF the Woods " Aren, lo Exchange
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-29
MINNEAPOLIS NlELLERS.

The Palisade is putting in 75-barrel water
tank.
John Bohn and James ALTER of the Cata-
ract, are happy papas.
The Galaxy has put on three extra stone
dressers to furrow out its buhrs.
The Phoenix will shut down this week to put
In new water wheel, dust collector etc.
The siXty-six-inch water wheel Of the Wash
burn Q has been replaced with new one.
The contract for the stone work on the new
shops of the Phoenix Iron works at st. Cloud
has been let.
The cleaning out of the West side canal was
finished Wednesday, so that most of the mills
were enabled to resume work next day.
and small percentage is being used in con-
in fairly active condition, there being quite
low grades. at slightly better prices.
Besides the three mills which ran all the
week. fourteen others got in three days of
pretty good work. The total product of the
week was 79,4S0 barrels-averagng 1921
barrels daily-against 121 ,175 barrels the pre-
cedlng week, and IS, $50 barrels for the COR
responding time in 1SS5.-Northwestern Mil
Ter.
The mills running last week were the Pills
bury A, Phoenix, Palisade, Galaxy, Zenith,
Petit, Northwestern, Minneapolis, Cataract,
Holly, ST. Anthony, Columbia, Crown Roller,
Dakota, Washburn A, and c. Humboldt
and Pillsbury BIB in number. The Zenith,
recently started, takes the place of the An
Choir, which is undergoing improvements.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-29

1t is claimed that 8. 8. Kimball & Co. have
violated their contract by sub-letting, and an
eHorI VIII De made to have it Cancelled on
tnat ground. Congressman Gillian will be
urged to take steps in this direction.
Inc street car drivers recently made GER
tain requests from the company looking to
more uniform pay, and the removal of GER
tain oppressive rules. Thomas Lowry, presi-
dent, granted certain of the requests, and the
difficulty has been settled by mutual conces-
SionS.
At meeting of the BARRIERS union Monday
night 1t was aScertaiued that seven BARRIERS
mad been found guilty of violating the Sun
oay ordinance, five of whom were from the
N1collet house and two from smaller shop.
The Minneapolis Grocery Clerks associa-
ton has asked the retail grocers to continue
the early closing movement after Sept. ], and
10 specify me general hour for closing on
Saturday night.
1t has been intimated that the boss and
journeymen BARRIERS will separate and form
Two associations. They have stuck together
well SO far and there is little likelihood of
this action.
The Minneapolis printers have opened q
club room at 315 First avenue south and last
week entertained the GLOBE and Pioneer
Press printers from st. Paul
The Knights of Labor Building association
has adopted resolutions thanking all who con-
Irlputeu TO make the picnic at Lake Calhoun
Aug. q success.
The stone masons met in their new hall in
the builders exchange, at Is Fourth street
south, Friday evening. The union is in a
prosperous condition.
All committees of the Knights of Labor Build d.
ing association that served in connection
with the picnic win meet this morning at $50
First avenue south.
John Larson, carpenter, fell from scat
folding on Division street, near Seventh ave-
nue. northeast, Monday, and broke his right
leg at the ankle.
Two hundred workmen on the Exposition
were kept idle by waiting for their pay two
days last week. Some lively kicking fol
lowed.
The directors Of the library board met last
Tuesday and decided to exclude stone cut by
convict labor in the new building.
The Trades and Labor assembly meets Fri
day night and will probably meet weekly
hereafter during the fall.
The butchers association has given I'D the
dea of having a barbecue