The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-23
Norway NOtings.

Indications are, At present writing, thai
warmer weather Is to take place, ss We have
experienced exceptionally cool weather for
this time Of year.
A Mrs. Thompson who has Of late resided
west Of here, has moved into town and 10 to
occupy the Atkinson building, a. We learn.
We noticed Hans Srsnstad passing up the
street recently, with quite a string Of fish
ne evidently had secured at the river. We
speak Of it, as it WAS much better haul
than any Of us succeed in getting.
Children's Day, Sunday the 10Th, was
observed at the NJ. e. church in this place
with very appropriate exercises. The inside
the church was very tastefully decorated
with flowers and evergreen designs. The
singing and deolamations by the children
WAS very highly appreciated by all who Was
able TO gain On entrance TO the audience
room; there being an unusual turn out on
the occasion. Much is due to the efforts Of
Rev. Mr.. jacobson who has recently taken
charge Of this parish.
Peter Osmonson, of Strestor Was in town
Friday, with stock, and the way they put
the cattle through on the road Is only next
to sure death, as we noticed one or two head
just ready to drop as a result Of very hard
driving.
Mrs. VIM. Larson, who died on the 9th
inst, was buried Thursday at the cemetery.
She was one who had long resided at this
place and had large circle Of friends.
We are informed that those fish brought
home by the late expedition were immense,
and no secrets are to il. You can ascertain
further by calling on one of the several
eIcursiOnists, MIR. Louis Mason, the most
successful one.
Exchanges have it hat our so.callsd city
was well represented at the Hub in court
proceedings, and il seems the court dill
proceed well, yes, rs you are aware.
j Hoolanu, u commission merchant Of
Chicago, was here tn first Of the week
Mr.. II. has the confidence of the business
men of this place, rs considerable business
hiss been transac: ell through his house in the
past.
Sunday. the lOth, was pleasant day, and
with the church services brought out many |
ricnds 10 our village among whom were
'lr. Peter Phelps and wife. of Newark, and
lenry Pearson and wife, from South Dan way
we're the guests Of Mr.. W G Rosenquiat and
amily-come again.
ihC i'ohs u Do"cu, VI A'uoiuhH, VubVu
away a few moments IN our burg few days |
since.
With the po,ato bug, the l7-year locus,s,
the small boys fire crackers, and the would
be joyful racket on our streets every evening
one would think we were Madison street |
and that Chicago was not suiii-
cient to hold his ma esly, the plumed Knight
and that it WAS perpetual campaign dem
onstralion
The corn is growing more promising every
day with warmer rains; there is the best of
prospects about here for a fine crop
A grand basket picnic and fishing party
will take place from the Norway school
building and proceed to the old fishing point
on the Fox river west Of town. on Friday |
afternoon the 29th instant, and we cordially |
invite our friends to come, bringing their !
baskets and lines and join with us. The |
school children will parade, leaving the bull |
ling promptly at II o'clock a. IN, MIR, Ed
tor, don t forget you are invited to partici |
pate in the best we have.
Sold, two more bidders and mower OF |
The impro' ell all steel Deering. Our farm
nrs here don { seem to know what machinery |
Is taking the lead this season. and by the
way, W, g. Rosenquist is successful SO
icitor. SOLD ROMAN