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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-16

Through Trains to PrincIpalPo1nts
in Central and Northern Mime
sofa, Dakota, Montana, NJ anfto ba
and British Columbia.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-10-16
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Butte, Spokane Falls,
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
How the Country Sees 1t =.

We learn that some of the Republicans
in the county towns who attended the
county convention on Wednesday report
that that assembly was a resurrection OF the
same Old ring tricks" imposed for years
upon voters very much like those of the
time when Bushnell was defeated in nom
ination for congress, and when the mach
iae kicked to heavy for the ringsters
They were all there but Spcer and Nash
Even Nichols was there and thought they
should wait bit" for our chairman tc
come
The old timers" predominated same
old chairman, same old committees TIC
illustrate the machine business more fully
The putting up" was done at the hotel OF
some other place before the convention,
and the old timers all carried their states
In their pockets. When the convention
was called to order some one moved that
DR.. Corbus of Mendoza, act as temporary
chairman. The mover looked around and
found that the gentleman was not In the
hall. There were no others there cOmpe
tant or worthy to fill this position! La Sale
Co. Republicans have only one man who
can possibly and creditsbly fill the chair OF
presiding officer Of convention; or, per-
hsps 1t Is better to say that there were nc
others present who favored Lewis for State
auditor or the rings candidate for con-
gress Finally the mover of the ques
ton said the convention had better wait
until the gentleman came, as he had Just
gone TO the hotel for his over coat and state
whereon the committees-in short, the
whole program of the conventlon-was
written out in detail, cut and dryed. If ar
old committee man was dropped orcrowded
of, he had the privilege to, and did, name
his successor.
A gentleman from Peru offered sensi
bic motion that would enable every delegate
TO have a say but as quick as thought 1t wa.
plastered up both sides and down the
middle with amendments and substitute.
until you could never get at the origina
motion.
The machine had been set to grind 9
certain grist and grind 1t II must, and DID
II the delegates want to vote they mus
vote for the rings candidates.
Bah! The same old gag.
| A RURAL REPUBLICAN.
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south Ottawa rawlings.

John Pow, our fashionable street sprink
Ter, will this spring erect new dwelling
house on his vacant lot Immediately adjoin
ing his homestead. south side. Before tn
summer is over this portion of the city viii
loom up. The new, fresh paint on tn
Methodist church building makes tina
structure inviting on Sunday morning Il
those who live only for appearances. TheI
again, some Of the small boys on the soutf
side are practicing for a " Wild Bill show
to be exhibited in the long vacation, anC
mean time Emmett Skinner and l.. A. Viii
iams-two bosom friends are ptted agans
each other for aldermen from that Ward
And the work of redemption don't stop here
Braden Drake is running for town commits
sioner, and Ben. Boyle could get the Office
of Police Magistrate for the south side but
he marked his new price list on groceries SC
low that he wouldn't even have time to vote
But the end is not yet. With all Of this
agitation, there is a question, like Whose
ghost was it, that kept bobbing up, it won't
stay down-it's this: Are you intending
to keep your hens shut up. Either shu
them up or stake them ou,; this is author
tive, aud the political bone Of the south
side hinges on this fowl issue Candidates
will do well to satisfy the south side-voter'
on this topic before the poles are opened.
Another thing: the south -siders to man
are grumbling and justly too, because their
taxes are so enormously high. 1t is fact
we pay more taxes on An ordinary house and
lot than is paid at the same cost for erection
on like building in any other portion
of the city Is it because nature has favored
us as regards location? Or is it because We
put on more style? We pay for what we gel
and seldom get anything tor we have moth
ing to pay for it with Nevertheless well
get there. and when the north. siders become
almost distracted for a breath Of pure air
they 90 over on the south bluff, and like the
hump-backed camel when, after days o.
weary fatigue in the hot sands he comes to {
bubbling spring Of living water, they inhale
pure air sufficient to last them week.
W. K. Stewart is building fine large res
idence for VIM. Thomas, on this side.
MAD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
Probate Court.


RepOrts-Of accounts; guardianship of
James Yates, Anna Dodge, ct al. estates of
VIM. Sperber and Berk Anderson conserva
torship Of John X McGrew; of sale estates of
Of Samuel Hughes, Berk Anderson, and
Franz Bluemle.
PelinOos-To sell real estate, estates of
Navar Hansman, Charles p Eicheberger;
guardianships of Grace Lee and jeremiah
Hughes.
Inventories Estates Of Charles L Bradford
guardianship of c B Bradford.
AisceH nsous-The will Of Peter Miller
lmittel to probate and August Guiott WAS
appointed executor.
An order for final settlement Of the Milton
II Swift estate has been entered
Paul J Kopp's will was admitted and
Francis Kopp made executor.
Judgements-Mahe & Butler vs. estace of
Debolt, for plf. SIG; Phiranda Butterfeld vs.
estate of Cole, for plf $lOO.79; Carrie b
Mitchell vs. estate of Anderson, for plf. $50;
G B Gillert VS. estate of Gillert, tor plf $l0S
40
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14

l.. Il. Orr has taken his father and brother
into partnership The firm is now ID. On
& Sons.
Indications point 10 large attendance OF
teachers at the High School on the 2lst. A
local institute is more useful than the
regular County Institute, as teachers have
better means of communicating their wants
when few in number.
The hook and ladder boys were little
disappointed over their failure in showing
their skill at the Earl House The fire WASH
big enough.
Your correspondent attended the lecture
of Joseph Cook at Sandwich on Tuesday
evening. Subject, "Seven Modern Wonders
of the World was ably handled, and the
lecturer left a good impression upon his
hearers.
Arbor day was not celebrated as extern
sively as was expected. A new thing never
seems to excite attention until some one else
makes it famous by example.
A delegation from the city will attend the
State Sunday School Convention at Rock
ford, May 22-24.
Charles NJ. Smith sold the CHI mare Arlene,
by Alroy, to go to Massachusetts,. for $500
Mrs Henry's lecture was well attended
last evening, and larger audiences are prom
Used for Sunday. AJAX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
G. w. REED & CO.
The Courts.

Circuit Court.
The call of the criminal calendar will be
taken up on Monday, May 2lst.
Lhancery. Elizabeth Secor Va John Secor
iecree of divorce granted on ground of cru
city, etc; Amelia May vs. Julia Hslbliet, ct
al, decree of foreclosure on judgment OF
S7O945.
Ldw-Judgments on verdict. Frar K
Miller VS. Jas Reed, ct sl., for plf, $2e2 80;
by confession, Z l. Harvey vs. Alex Helm
$l3O.S2, and La Sale Nat. Bank vs. VIM
Blackman, ct al. $2l09O,
The county was granted leave to file add.
tionsl plea, ard the defense ordered to plead
by to-day in tho civil suits against S w
Raymond, from $50 to 362! inclusive.
NEW CASES.
NJ T Moloney vs. Geo, W Armstrong; suit
to for fees. Moloney atty.
Cyrus Frost VS. Jessie Caffrey, appeal.
Michael Cruise vs. Jas. Sweeny. Replevin
for possession of Is head Of cattle. J Cary
atty.
John McGinnis vs. F f Austin, foreclosure.
Ftp Snyder, atty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14

He now wears d. V. 8. attached 10 his nam
our best wishes Is yours, Doc.
Miss Hattie Cossil. Of this place, and Mr.
Z. Dykermsu, Of StreAtor were married Last
Wednesday Herewith we toss the old shoe
and handful OF rice after them. and extend
to them our best wishes.
Rev. Nc lean held missionary services 81
Prairie church last Sunday eve, The eXsr.
cises con sis ed OF instrumental and vocal
music. Master Ralph Hepler in few well
chosen words informed the audience Of the
object of the meeting
Mr. Leon Tomburg delivered declams e
ton, the Unknown Grave.
Miss Blanche Helper, a little girl OF six
years sang a solo, entitled Jesus loves
me" She sang il with paihos that would
have done credit TO one of more maturer
years.
The Rev Mexican then gave short and
interesting history Of the rise and progress
of the Mission service il the various church
os which was listened 10 artentivey
Ard now to turn from church affairs to
the muddy and turbulent pool Of politics
Right here. We wish 10 announce that the
voters Of Eagle township propose to send
one of their number TO the Legislature this
fall, AMI that man is Pat Barton. This
time it il the Office seeking Pat JuNIus,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
RECORDERS OFFICE.

ne hundred and twelve instruments
we're filed during the past week, 81 OF
which were deeds, aid 10 mortgages, the
remainder comprising various varieties.
Amount of deeds ovsr 81 900, $4,000;
amount of mortgages over 81 900, $4,000;
dee Is over mortgages, $4,000: per cent OF
deeds, $50 per cent of mortgages 81.
Among the larger transfers as representa-.
tive of the sale value of lands and lots are
ARENA Featherton to Byzek, lot Gin Kerse' S
subd. of sec. 10, La Sale, $3.50; Robert
Simpson to C Meads, lots and 8, in BILL
q, Villa Park adm, and lot and pit of lot
20 north side ad Streator 81, 800.
Ambrose Trumbo to Nelson Rulison, lots
and 6, in blk 81, States adm to Ottawa,
$4,000.
Margsretha f Spaniel to August Nihleim,
lot 8 in br 1876 La Sale, $1,000.
Isaac Green to Judsop II Olmstead, n q,
W q; sec 20, Rutland, $1,000.
Louisa M Worsley to Porter Letchell, 8
acres pit h, q, SEQ IA, aud eh, ne q,
sec Is, Troy Grove, $1,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14

A train ON the X X :. on Wednesday
git beautifully mixed up at the cut south
of the river the axle of forward car
Breaking. The wreck was attacked In
force, but il took II hours or more to clear
the road,
w. Euis, Gus Blxjissu, b. Wilkes and
Harry Rmk made raid on The fish at
Marseiiles the other day; but contrary to
their expectation the fish market In Seneca
has been rem trkably quiet since their re.
turn.
My readers will remember Corporal
Tanners lecture taxes place at R)aK's Hall
on next Friday evening,
Tuesday next Is the date of the munici
pal election, but candidates are marvel
ously scarce What's the matter, boys?
John Murphy has gone west, hear tC
invest a part at least Of that Louisiana lot
terry money 10 Kansas lands Most men
who get such windfali "blow 1t In" OF
short notice, but John isu't of that sort
fortunately.
The fever for improvement has broken
out with the coming of warm weather, and
all over the city the melancholy whistle OF
the paint brush and the hammer of the
carpenter are heard-a pleasant sound, for Il
gives hope that Seneca will look her pref
tiest this summer.
f. NJ. Thomas and wife were called L
Fargo, d. T., by the alarming illness Of
Mrs. T. g mother.
Oscar Turner and Miss Clara Betfel were
married by Father Donovan on SUNDAY
last. They will live In Strestor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
GALLOWAY Items.

We had nice rain on Monday
Friday was ArbOr day. How did you
observe It?
Miss Bertha Hoffman has severe cold
Lottie and Roy Patterson have been out
of school the past week on account OF sick
ness
Several of the neighbors have already
finished sowing oats.
VIM. FetZer was In Grand Ride on Sa'-
urday attending n law suit.
On Tuesday Everett Angel made a bus.
mess trip to Dana. He reports pleasant
visit with our former neighbor, George
FetZer, jr.
Women can't vote Ia our town, but |
will tell you what they can do. They can
drive on roller moving machine or self
rake, carry brush, make bontires, and many
other things, jus; for exercise, you know.
Uncle Peter Lock, who has been quite
sick, Is reported somewhat better this
week
l.. T. Courtney and nephew were in the
neighbOraOOd one day last week.
In our sclOoI the big boys" are boys of
the past. They are all at home this spring
assisting their fathers.
A number of the farmers have put In
their early potatoes.
C. o. Long can manage three horses and
a gang pillow like charm. You find 1t
some easier than saving wood and splitting
posts, don't you professor.
#. Woodward had quite an exciting
fox chase the other day, Although sir
Reynard crossed his path several times in
fun view, Fred did not succeed In captur.
Ing the brush.
j A Lock is putting in a large field Of
oats. Ha still has ninety acres 10 SOW.
& j. Hoffman shook hands with numer.
Gus Ottawa friends on Saturday.
Quite number of children In our vicn.
ity nave the Dutch" measles.
Miss Florence Briggs visited Miss Diehl
on Wednesday.
Mrs L,nigan passed through on Monday
on her way t. Farm Ridge.
Charles Studebaker Is working for his
uncle, Noah Lock, near Lowell.
Mrs GuentLer is making preparations to
accompany her husband GA his next trip
10 New Orleans.
Miss IGla DuiTy. of Streator, has bben
staying with Mrs, Guenther for the last
few we Ks. X
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
COUNTY NEWS.
Utica Utterings.


You ought to see them blosing-our brass
band.
AT Griffin, W II Highly. ? Hazel and
Gus voss, attended the republican conven'
ton in Ottawa, Wednesday Of this week,
II S Gilbert shipped three csrgoes OF
grain to Chicago from his elevator in Utica
last Thursday.
WI Mcconnell and the Herbert qnartette
arrived here Thursday morning.
George Waible has the handling OF II :
Cilbert's brown Ericsson" this season.
Mcdonnell in his lecture Thursday night
suggested boyco,tirg men that vote for the
candidates on the license ticket Weunder'
stand it is being ~orked already,
There was a caucus held in the Town hali
Tuesday evening to nominate ticket Tor
next Tuesdays election. The following
names we're chosen for the different Offices
Johu Muire, President Trustees, NJ d
Learned, W B Dawson, Al, Needer ana
Dennis Corcoran; for clerk, W Cooney
All good moral citizens.
Rev wilkinson our Methodist pastor de
livered right smart lecture last Wednesday
evening at Clark's ball. Subject temper
ance.
Utica boasts daily paper,
EE Taylor has returned home from his
visit in the east. GALLAGHER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14

al am weary of living" moaned poor
Mrs. Black,
"For l am fairly worn out with the
ache In my back;
My nerves are strain,
Of weakness and pain,
And my poor head Is aching as II 1t
would crack"
Now don't be discouraged" cried good
Mrs. White,
at is never so dark but there promise OF
light.
can tell you In brief,
What will give you relief
Pirce's favorite prescription will soon
set you right"
1t is the only remedy for woman's pc
culisr weaknesses and ailments, sold by
druggists, under positive guarantee from
the manufacturers, that is will give sasis
faction In every case or money will be re-
funded, See guarantee on bottle wrapper
Large bottles (t0O doses 800. Six for
IS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
Leland Ledger.

Mrs. Richardson is recovering from he'
late illness.
Eight converts we're confirmed at the Lu
theran church on last Sunday. The serVi'
ces we're in both English and Norwegian.
John Florence and Ole kIrkus will serve
for district No. 3 to fill vacancies.
Pederson's address is now Chicago, where
he remains for the present.
There WAS large attendance ut the open
meeting Of the I. 0. G. T. on Tuesday even.
ing. go
Arthur Dawson is on the mend and will
soon be around the house again.
II D Potter wears broad smile, boy
SP Green has violincello made by him
self II is really fine instrument and
reflects great credit upon the maker.
John Sexton has accepted the position of
night operator on the Burlington here. He
is good operator and will give satisfaction.
About thirty young people met at Charley
Harmons ON Friday evening, and rendered
Lillian and Willis pleasant surprise. There
was more enjoyment than is usual at sur
prise parties, and all were greatly pleased
with the reception accorded them.
Andy Johnson and Cornelius Treet are at
Clinton, la, where they spend the summer
The charivari party hasn't told its tale OF
woe. The tale il too sad. NM.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14

Marriage licenses have Deen granted to
Oscar Quinn and Clara Betfel VIM. Beard,
Annie Hewett; Andrew Lakalowski, Anna
Glubezynski William Leibold, Clara A
Aubrey; Frank D Whitney, Ellen Penoyer;
william Ryan, Lizzie REYNOLDS; George
Herds, Martha Ruger; J j McNally, Kate c
Nestney; Lawrence Hyphi, Francis Kerska;
John Ellis, Elenor Beiros F Koic, Beresh;
Edmund W Weis, Florence Helen Nash;
Rev. Peter Klueple, Bertha Steve,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
N1unster.

Farmers all busy sowing oats, and most of
them in this vicinity will get through this
week.
Munster Oats Trust busted.
Hanna & Tisdale shipped thirty cars OF
oats from this station last week.
Charles Tisdale and son Martin were in
town Sunday.
Miss Ellen Hepler, Of Washington, Pa,
is visiting at Mrs. Joseph Hepler's.
Miss Laura Parker, of Grand Ridge, is
the guest Of the Misses Boyd.
Miss Lizzie Kelly, of Streator, was visit
ing her many friends in this vicinity last
week.
William Iohenshill and wife, OF Manville
were visiting friends in this vicinity Sum
day,
J. Hopper, a former resident Of this place
spent Sunday with his parents. John is
now train baggsseman on the main line Of
the c. & A.
Miss X Hepler is visiting in Seneca and
Morris this week
OF Lannigan has returned from Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
NOrw

tN''"hJ,
At this writing The indications for rain
are such as to encourage the farmers who
are overly anxious to see fair prospects fol
their grain, for contrary to expectation the
spring is late and up TO Saturday, the It'll
little if any spring work had been done.
Some sickness with us yet, but notwith
standing there is considerable illness in
many parts of the county, we are fortunate
in 30 far escaping any serious trouble OF
any great number Of cases. The doctor Is
one who it is said can work both day and
night and wait indefinitely for his pay.
Our congenial restauranteur and towns.
man, anticipates closing out his business
here, alt Rough ne has the esteem Of all
We desire the business continued by some
one. rs there is need of good restaurant al
this place
Yes, it is coming the school election
and the question now pending Is Who will
he candidate for director-an office, as
every one knows, which is greatly to be
desired. Let US have good representation
and that Office hled by one worthy of the
position. irrespective Of political opinion.
Mr. Boswell was the guest of A. G, Rosen
New goods received at Borchsenus' the
past week aud that house seems to be unu
sually stocked with goods.
Saturday was great day with farmers, il
being very suitable weather for spring work
More eats were sown hereabout on that day
than known for many years.
Mr.. A. c. Rosenquist, with others from
here, will be present AT the Republican
convention to be held at the hub next Wed
nesday.
The debate at the lyceum last Friday
evening was somewhat on the draw order. a.
there were only three speakers, and thu
subject "Resoiued, that man exerts more
energy over hatred than love- WAS rend-
dered inconsiderately, notwithstanding thu
affirmative was successful.
The funeral Of Peter Knuteson took plac,
from his late residence west of here Monday
last lNCoGNiTo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
Grand Rapids.

gentle shower at the beginning OF the
week, has relieved to some extent, the ap-
prehension of the farmers in regard to an
other dIOuth this summer.
Mrs. Nina Cess started for her future
home in Northern Dakota, this week.
Miss Mulvihill will teach at the Cente nnial
and Miss Eckert at the Center, during the
spring term.
X Maggie aud sons have purchased two fine
young Norman stations this spring, and the
Costello b o's one.
We notice at the election Tuesday week,
the familiar face Of Erastus Snedaker and
Ransom Farmer. The old roost is not yet
forgotten.
The feminine boom inaugurattd IN the
FREE TRADER by the fair correspondent Of
Grand Rapids in favor of David Poundstone
for supervisor, failed to melt the hard hearts,
and the still harder common sense Of the
voters in the town; in fact it increased Van 8
majority from thirty-two years age, to
forty two this year.
As Miss Cyclone was gently waiting her
brother along at the rate of sixty one votes
per election day, she was suddenly struck
by a south west blizzard, moving in the OPP
posite direction, Mt the rate Of eighty one
votes per same time. Since that shock her
gentle voice has ceased to coo. That brother
is an excellent hand at running a corn shell
Ter; but town politics does not run 80 smooth
ly. NANTHiPPE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-14
Dayton DOings

No game fish being caught yet, but il
this fine weather continues II will not be
many days before the bass, pike, pickere
etc, will be caught by the hundreds, and
the jolly fisherman viii be happy. Dayton
will then arouse from her six months
sleep and her citizens will join the innum
cradle throng at the river.
Mr. and Mrs II Il Williams and little
Ethel. of Ottawa, who were forced 10 leave
their rooms In the Windsor hotel on &C