The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

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ladies right on. tina, you won't marry, o
will GALLAdER.
Galloway Items.
J Patterson IL serving ON the jury. NJ
Studabaker eonlemplates building new
house ia the near future; l. Hoffman take
a short wa each day and is slowly gainin'
strength.
Some folks have been boiling maple syrup
The genuine article IL something rare in thi'
country. Won't you trsatY
Everett ANGEL bought some extra hn'
seed oats Of his brother in.law, NJ Harolsy
Chris on sold three year old draugh
colt for 1900. That's rather fair price.
Now is the time for " sowing Of the seed
A few Of the neighbors are putting in elo-
yer and timothy.
AE Allcott has picked up one Of his faith
er's Yankee tricks, that is, doing his own
harness mending.
Our new read, the |. V. & n. is almost
done now The passing Of trains is becom'
ing quite frequent.
Mrs. Briggs has had done, in oil. a por-
trait of herself and sister Anna. Those who
have seen them say they arc good
TUESDAY WAS tue uIet Picoo"us N"y We
have had for some time. and quite number
took advantage of it and went to town.
&c May6eld formerly Of Galloway is
building a house in Kangley.
Have you been to Streator lately' You
lust ought TO 90 into d Heenan < Co.'S new
carpet rooms. they have moved into their
new building, and tell you it is fine.
A couple OF o tawa butchers we're in our
ueighborhood this week looking after cattle,
Quite few Of the boys in our neighbor'
hood attended the dance at b. liuss' Thurs
day night.
Geo Fetzen went to Streator ON Tuesday
When he came home he found the fire out,
the house all dark and not a soul on the
place. His servants, Mr.. and Mrs. Reitz,
had that morning packed up their belongings
and left, Notwithstanding they had agreed
to stay With the old gentleman another year.
Peter and his wife are staying with one OF
the neighbors until they find another situa'
ton.
The air is fragrant with the smoke Of
bon6res Now we know spring is here.
How many eggs are you going to eat on
Easterf
Dave Chamberlain WAS ou, breaking col.
on Tuesday. X.
Grand Rapids.
Coming-slow, but sure, spring. The
weather is GOLD and late spring is evident
from all appearances.
The blizzard last Sunday was bad storm.
A noteworthy event Was the grand ball
ct the residence of Richard Maggie, Sr.. on
st. Patrick's night 1t was largely attended
from all the surrounding towns.
Miss Anna Lewis il visiting friends at
Ottawa.
David Poundstone will be nominated st
the democratic caucus on Saturday, and on
Tuesday will be the day of fun.
Thomas Jwertx is recovering from ais late
Illness
John Carson is on the cattle market fol
fine stock, such as Fall River is noted fol
all over the county.
NJ. r. Nagle started for Marcus. Iowa
last week with car load Of fine horses.
W. A. Dickerman, says there Is more mo-
ney in taking sheep TO Chicago than In
being director.
John Murphy is the coming man for DOM
missioner.
Our worthy collector. Peter Gull, left here
last week for Marion. Ind. where he is 60
ing to supcrintend in feed store. Th'
many readers Of the FREs TRADER wish hin
success.
Roman Smith 10 the best farmer In Crane
Rapids. and Is very close tie with +
Reed on the town line.
| Lieut.. II C Dickermsn 10 the man tho
does not loose any time In running to town
going to dances or shows. but stays at hom
and attends strictly 10 his Shetland pom!
business.
The horse sale at Marseilles Was not
success, and the horse men feel very mucl
disappointed; but they promise to hav
another sale this spring
Henry Hagi is going to build fine hous
in the spring.
John Poundstoue Is fixing up his plac
this spring
Come to the election next Tuesday an
vote straight. Do not vote for cigar or
drink Of whisky, young men. do not be 8
easily led.
There is great deal Of talk abroad owe
the result of the election, but do not b
fooled; let the poor fellow feel badly owe
the returns of the election if he must.
CYCLONE.
| Vicinity Notes.
II costs 81 to hit Streator policeman.
viii Mcconnell ia successfully fghtiD
the liquor element in Strestor, il obtainin
sisners to tho pledge is success. The
number 200. This may induce Strestor
look upon murder as crime, but she is
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