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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

A NEW recruiting bill has been prepared
In France which subjects all citizens to
service for twenty-five years, with partial
exemptions III the case of students and
others, with equivalent in taxes, which it
is estimated will result in a revenue of
d, 000, 000f. yearly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

THE switchmen in the Erie railroad
yard at Hornellsville, N. Y, went on a
strike on the 23d. 1t is reported that
the grievances are low wages and an OBJ
iectionable yardmaster
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

THE water in the Willow and Pine
creeks at Mason City, Ia, on the 10Th. was
the highest reached in twenty-five years.
The piers of the Iowa Central bridge
there, the largest bridge on the line, have
been washed away.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

THE city of Leipsic has bought Lei
bach's celebrated portraits of Kaiser
Wilhelm and Bismarck for $1,000 The
former picture was painted in 1886 and
the latter in 1887
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

THE second and last reading given in
Washing ton in aid of the American Copy
right League took place on the evening of
the 10Th. At the close of the entertain.
ment the President and Mrs. Cleveland
received the authors present and their
friends at the Executive Mansion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

In the Supreme Court of New York, on
the 10Th, Abraham Levitt obtained a YER
dict against Morris 7. Hart for electric
lights furnished the New Orleans EXPOSE
tion at the request of Major Burk. OF the
agreed price, $4,000 had previously been
Daid.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

JOHN T. HOWARD, one of the founders
of Plymouth Church, father of several
well-known journalists, father-in-law of
General Horatio King, and one of the
leading citizens of Brooklyn, n. Y, led
of apoplexy on the 22d. He was eighty
wears old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

GOVERNOR BEAVER of Pennsylvania, on
the 23d, issued proclamation containing
stringent regulations designed to prevent
the spread of pleuro-pneumonia, which
was known to exist within radius of
eight miles of Philadelphia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

The draft of the address of the Prus-
sian Inter Hans replying to the royal
mes sage, delivered on the 10Th, thanks
His Majesty for his expressions Of conf
dence, promises the adhesion of the body
to the Constitution, and expresses wishes
for the Kings complete restoration to
health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

THE directors o f the Philadelphia Com
mercial xchange appointed a committee
on the 22d to correspond with the various
commercial bodies of tie country with a
view to holding a conference at Washing
ton to formulate charges for the consid-
Grafton of the Interstate Commerce
Commission,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

In his letter to tfe New York Board Of
Aldermen, on the Goth, explanatory of his
action in refusing TO permit the Irish flag
to be raised over the City Hall on st.
Patrick's Day, Mayor Hewitt says that
the danger line has been reached "when
we must decide if native or foreign ideas
are to rule this cityv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

The local branch of the National
44eague in the Mansion House ward of
Dublin has passed a resolution condemn
ing Mayor Hewitt of New York for refus-
ing to allow the Irish flag 10 be hoisted on
tie City Hall on st. Patrick's Day, and
declaring that such refusal was an insult
to the Irish race throughout the world.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-29

JOSEPH Fl. WHIPPLE, alias S. T. Mather,
the absconding president of the Penn
broke Knitting Mills Company, of Battle
Greek, Mich, was arraigned in New York,
on the Goth, and held to await the arri-
val of extraditiou papers. Mrs. NJ A.
Tunney, widow of Battle Greek, was
NTH the prisoner when he was arrested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
In MsmOriuin.

The following minute was adopted by
Rutland Grange, 973, on Aug 81, 1888:
This Grange has lost Brother j. M. Ire
nary, who passed over to the farther shore
about six O'Clock this morning, aged n
years. He and Sister Trensry have been
worthy members OF this Grange since Its
organization. He WAS quiet but appre
ciative brother, What he did was well
done, and none were more reliable, He
thought and judged for himself. Always
ready to accord to every man his due, but
was lntolerant Of fraud or deception. Bro
Trenary has been u citizen Of Rutland
township As years He WAS the father of
eleven children, nine Of whom are living
We think he held Office longer than any
man that ever lived In the town, which
goes TO show that his neighbors Bad conf>
dence In him. We we'll know that conf.
dence WAS never betrayed. Wa also know
that Brother Trensry was loyal friend and
worthy Patron of Husbandry He was a
kind and true husband and father, as all
true Patrons are. Our sympathies for our
bereaved sister, who has for the present
lost her companion of fifty years, are those
Of sisters and brothers. May her Faith
and Hope be staff to her Words can
hardly express the sorrow we feel as we
think that Brother Trenary meets with us
no more. Thankful that we have learned
to know and appreciate him within our
circle, we humbly bow In silence to the
inevitable,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Prairie Center,

There has been much comment on the
condition Of our roads Taken on the whole
throughout the season, there Is no cause
for criticism. but on occasions II Is found
the commissioners could we'll give notice
TO the public highway, as there are local.
ties In an exceedingly dangerous condi
ton.
DIR. w. II. Bolton gave the G. A. II. folks
a rousing talk while at Aurora few days
since.
Prof. Quantrell. Principal of the Earl
Vile school, having passed the vacation In
visiting old friends and scenes of earlier
days, returns greatly refreshed to resume
his work the Sd OF next month.
There Is much discussion with our peo
pie as to the action OF the recent Democrat
ic convention held at Ottawa the 20.h ult
notwithstanding the majority seem 10 bt
submissive. We can't all be nominated.
Deer Park Is rapidly becoming n place
of pleasure and resort. Among those wh'
passed day or 80 there within the pas
week we're A. ii. Smith, VIII Barton anC
ladies'.
Our school opened Monday morning witt
j. M. Barclay as teacher. There was ,
large attendance the first day. Mr.. Barcla,
10 well thought Of as teacher.
Mr.. ID. Lawrence, who has large Interest,"
In this vicinity, In the shape of farm, wa
out looking over the premises and helping
the boys "chore up" while threshing, ant
reports very satisfactory yield of small
grain for the season.
The school "marms" are busy studying
the youth disposition Of their several situs
AZ I'LL
Of their respective schools.
| On
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08

suit was, he was charged with whipping
his unsuspecting wife. II was a Clear
case of purecussedness. Justice Burgess
assessed him twenty-five dollars, and John
was short Of funds and he was kindly al
lowed the privilege Of kicking himself In
the calaboose over night, when he was sent
TO Ottawa.
The streets in Utica are growing up to
weeds cut 'em down, have some style
about you. This town Is not In mourning.
Messrs. J. E. Mcclure, N. Carey, NJ.
D. Larned and Pat COnerton represented
the Utica democracy In Ottawa last Tues.
day at the convention. Utica will give a
rousing democratic majority this fall over
any former year.
Rev. George Chase, of La Sale was IN
Utica last week and while here lost his
pocket book containing money and valua'
Bile purers He offers reward for Its re,
cOvery.
E L. 'Paylor has left us for Toronto,
Ohio.
Mike Sullivan, conductor on the Joliet
freight, had q narrow escape here the 9th
er day, while coupling the cars. The cars
came together unexpectedly and gave him
q thorough squeezing, % much 90 that he
was laid up for several dsys.
Geo. Burgess, jr., Is years Old, while out
hunting last week accidentally discharged
his hot gun, the charge shastering his lefs
hand, 70 that 1t was Necessary TO amputa'e
the third finger II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08

large sum, and you should not expect TO
feast on canvas back duck and ice cream On
less than fifty, and 1t is unsafe to venture
far with less than seventy five. The young
man whom you spoke Of ~ enjoying the
White Mountains and Niagara Falls for tif'
teen dollars would be poor criterion to 90
by, rs il lie hardly probable that he could
have rented set of views and magic Ian
tern tor less than three dollars and half (;
and az this sum would encroaoh upon his
finances in a very alarming way, II may be
possible that he has lied TO you. ! would
not be positive, but rather think that he had
borrowed q work on summer resorts from
the circulating library and studied up on the
question. You might do likewise, If time
was not big consideration in the matter,
but it will perhaps be better for you to buy
book at once. They can be purchased a.
any book store at a reasonable price. think
a. so will buy youa supply that will last for
several summers. An important item in the
matter vii! be full supply OF the Sunday
papers, chose published in New York are
best } in order to acquire seeming familiar
ity with faces and names Of prominent peo-
pie whom you would like TO have your
friends think you have met and borrowed
bathing cults Of. You will also need full
set of views Of the principal things of inter-
est along the railway line upon which you
intend to travel, as an accurate knowledge
Of the timetable and scenery along favor
tie route will be very useful in describing
your delightful conversation with Miss -
on the Pullman. Another point, and one
upon which great many young tourists fail
miserably in, is the wardrobe. This can be
managed easily. IL your tailor is at all &C
commodating, he will allow you to carry n
half dozen different styles Of suits to the
store, or shop, TO show to the boys, which
you may return in the evening Of the day
you use them. They will give you an air Of
superior wealth, which will awe your friends
and make them envious: Last, but not by
any means the most unmportant part Of the
business, is the selection Of Q suitable resort.
One about fifteen miles from Omaha will do
as we'll as any. Make yourself solid with
the ticket clerk at the railway station. 30
that when you take your friends down to see
You of and buy your ticket, you con call for
a passage to Newport and receive ticket
for the next station, without embarrassment.
Your trunk should be checked with the un
derstanding that il be thrown off at the next
station also. On reaching the next station
hire livery rig you can procure one for
$3.50 and get boy to bring it back. Drive
out about four miles and select boarding
place. You can usually find q man who will
be willing to board you If you will do chores
about the place; il not, the board bill will
not be over seven dollars per week, and you
can stay four weeks and still have enough left
to get your summer suit colored. However,,
if you had about fifty dollars, you would be
able to enjoy yourself much better, as un.
derstand that some of the farmers near
Omaha will rent horse and buggy at five
dollars per day, with a little coaxing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Excursious to Kansas and Nebraska.

Write to John Sebastian, general ticket
and passenger agent, Chicago, Kansas and
Nebraska railway, Rock Island route"
Topeka, Kansas, and he will furnish you
with full information regarding series Of
Harvest excursions Oh the following dates:
August 2lst, September llth and 25th,
October 9th and 23d, and will also mail to
your address printed matter giving full per-
.isulars about RansAs AID Nebraska lsnds
new towns, sto. ........-.. ...
This 10 The nes ksnsss sad Nebraska ex.
tension II The Great Rssk Island Rosie,
sSsripg splendid inducements to PARTIES
ds.irous Of locating
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Leland Ledger,

Andrew Thompson threshed 200 bushels
of wheat from 6 acres,
Dancing seems to be an epidemic In this
locality. We hear one almost every night
within half mile Of town, Every young
man who owns fiddle, and has saved suf.
ticient from his summers earnings to buy
a pound of resin, and can show that he
has caused the family to writhe In night
mare during his three months practice
can command SOC a night for yelling 60
that he can be heard half mile" ALI
BALANCED"
The old sidewalks In this town, standing
two or three feet above the streets are be.
coming |. source Of annoyance to q mind
that was intended TO vie with Demosthe.
mes. or enjoy an evenings ramble with his
mother after eleven O'Clock at night, who
goes after him with broom.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Our NsiEhbors.

A certain gentleman In Streator the other
day received . letter informing him that
his wife and children 10 England were
starving. An unfortunate and heart rsnd'
Ing com plication 10 this sad case Is the fact
that he has wife and two children 10 this
country also
On the hill from the La Sale shaft TO
the Vermilliop the ledge OF rock just un
der the surface Of the ground has been cut
through and some Of the clay has been dug
out underneath. There Is not another
ledge of rock for 95 feet down and the
probability is that the hill will, when II
gets sufficiently wet, take tumble on the
Rock Island track, there being nothing to
hold 1t In place.
An old gentleman named James Stryker,
of LockpOrt, was drowned there on Sunday
last. II appears that he was rowing small
skiff, with his back toward the steamer
Joliet" tho captain of which failed TO sec
him 10 time to avert the disaster. The
swell of the Joliet capsized the skif The
body was afterward recovered.--J0liet Sag
nal
II is at last settled that Warden Nc.
Claughry, of the Joliet penitentiary will
leave his present position on Dec LIST next
to take charge of the Pennsylvania State
RefOrmatory, at Huntington, Pa. Tho
warden has served the State of Illinois
faithfully and conscientiously, and will be
remembered as the most successful warden
In the United States.
John Contrey, who was painting the roof
of the rolling mill at La Sale the other
day, fell through onto boiler. He sus-
tanned serious injuries, and among them q
fractured skull. There is little hope OF
Confrey's recovery. The injured man Is
about "a years old.
Emma Iverson, Swede girl who has
lived in Lacon and vicinity for several
wears, and for the past few weeks In the
family of w. B. Whiffen, committed sui>
eide, the other evening, by jumping from
the steamer Rescue this side OF Henry.
She was of q melancholy disposition, and
probably mentally deranged.
The La Sale Democrat says: THE
butchers of this city are Ill going to chip
! In for the purpose Of erecting public
slaughter house, and then each man rent a
stall In 1t. 1t Is to have q solid cement
| floor, and the drains from II are TO be treat
ed regularly with chemicals. The scheme
Is first. Gloss and should be carried out.
A new company, the object of which is
to build homes for the working classes, has
been organized In Spring Valley. the lead.
Ing spirit In this most worthy movement
being Mayor Devlin and City Atty Green
wood. The capital Of the company is $780,
900. Of which amount nearly ell has been
subscribed, $4,000 being taken last week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
THEY NEVER MARRIED.

Matilda Geuevieve Madjora was proud
pirl, and loved fair youth, whose father
kept a dime museum In the next block. HE
name was Rogerio Bordiclaro, an old Italian
name, which his family bad preserved in al
cohol for many centuries and revereatly
pronounced three times per week, to keep
their hand in, 30 to speak. Their love, like
the love Of all heroes and horoines you read
about in the ten cent histories, was SET in 4
rocky channel, with fish nets on both sidet
and an angry parent with green goggles and
large feet in the center. Besides this, Roge
rio was poor young man and owed Schlich
tenheim, the American tailor, four bits fol
patching his Sunday trousers. and schlich-
tenheim was inoonsolable. Time wore on
and Rogerio and Matilda Genevieve became
older. Still the situation was unchanged
and SchlichteRhem was as eager, II not more
e,ger than ever, TO collect his six bits
Rogerio became the manager of the museum
anu Matiiuu tohuou hoi ho'ho' P0"""
stand across the alley. They grew older
and their hearts yearned for each other with
sort Of an India rubber yearn that could
bear stretching across two alleys, il neces
cary. Yet Schlichtenhem, with his bill FOL
Elk bits, arose before them in all the dark
ness Of his anger, and their love was turned
10 sorrow and lamenlation. Rogerio had
tried, oh, so hari, to procure marriage
license, but the ever present form Of Schlch
ienheim interposed itself between him and
the county clerk, ready to garnishee his dol
lar. 1t was immeasurably tough.
They took laudanum.
they haven't taken anything since.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Norway.

Excellent weather for this time Of the
for corn; however, the prospect Is better
than usual for large yield.
Threshing has been carried on TO such an
extent that for the most part our farmers
have closed the bin or are marketing their
grain, present prices being fair. The yield
of small grain Is large. We learn Of one
case where oats turned out over 70 bushels
per acre. Who could anticipate better
yield?
A brother to Mr. Lewis Mason, resident
Of Ottawa, WAS here few days since, visit
ing friends We are especially pleased to
meet those who take an interest In our PEG.
pie here.
We are pleased TO note the general APP
prevail and support the people Of our burg
have given Mr.. Christianson In his pasto-
rial labors here. May the good work con-
tinue
Geo. Bower, a former teacher of our
school, opened school here the Sd inst with
a fair attendance. Mr.. B. has held the
reins as disciplinarian for several terms,
and with general satisfaction, nOtwithstand.
ing many of our citizens were ready and
willing TO sanction the appointment of our
teacher of the spring term for the ensuing
year; but many Of us, who reflect seriously
ON the plan of changing teachers every
term, are unavoidably submissive.
Daniel Way, a resident of these parts for
some time past, died two weeks ago, and so
ons by one the departing leave behind the
lines of their delineation In the sands of
time, with tokens of reflection 10 them who
knew them.
Mrs. Charles Borchsenius returned from
her extended European trip safely, and
was received with great cordially by the
family and friends. Mrs. b. was among
the passengers of the Thingvalla, but for
tunately escaped, which occasions our cons
CALCULATIONS. SCRIBE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08

A prompt source Of relief from every
symptom of indigestion il found in DR..
Jones' Red Clover Tonic. This elegant and
efficaoious remedy is prompt and thorough
in its action, acceptable to the taste and the
stomach, curing dyspepsia, jaundice. bad
breath, piles, pimplss, low spirits, headache,
ague. scrofula, salt rheum, eczema, boils,
letter, rheumatism and oil chronic diceases
of the blood, stomach and liver. Fifty cents
of E Y. Griggs, Cures many who vsinly
seek relief of physicians.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
LOstant Items.

The people of this village last Sunday
closed up the town, put apadlock on 1t and
went TO the Mineral Springs camp meet
ing. In fact the town was nearly deserted
They report good ttme.
The Browns of Lostant, last week
played another game with the Tonica
Grsys" The Tonics boys are the worst
bewildered set In the county, and the bal
ance Of the season they will put in at re.
hearslng. :,
Lostant has home talent dramatic club
that would t.svel If the town would let
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
Excursion to Los Angeles, Cal.

Meeting of Sovereign Lodge, l. o. o. F at
Los Angeles. Sept. 18th to 10th, 1888. The
Chicago & Alton Railroad will sell round
trip tickets from Aug. 18th to Sept. 18th at
S72 10. The return is good for GO days.
Tickets good going and returning via the
same or any other direct route without extra
charge. Stop overs allowed at pleasure
within 80 days on going trip, beyond Mis-
souri, river, and amer Sept. 18Th, on return
ing trip, within limit Of ticket; We are glad
to give any information. Call or wrioe
J. E. BIRCH. Alton Ticket Agt.
]. CHARLTON, G. P. & T. A., Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
He thought bis wife had gone TO Earl

He thought his wife had gone to Earl.
vile to stay all night so he quietly stepped
into a 4" liquid" restaurant, and two hours
later he was singing Il wont go home till
morning"-just then his wife took him by
the ear with grip that made him feel
thankful he haa one ear left He went
home and hasn't sung note since.
Schools opened this week with large
attendance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08
WANTS ADVICE.

OMAHA, Neb, Sept. 4, 'SS.
EDITOR FREE TRADER, Ottawa, Ill Dear
SRI am wild and woolly COW puncher
from the wild and shaggy west have
amassed about thirty .seven dollars, and
would like your advice about going east or
up to the lakes and having q good time. OF
cousse, thirty-seven dollars isn't q great
amount Of money to have fun with, but
know Of several clerks In the dry goods
stores and harness shops here that have
gone away on q two weeks vacation, seen
Niagara Falls and visited the White Noun
tains, on fifteen dollars, and had enough left
TO have their summer suit dyed and pressed
for fall wear. need something In the way
Of diversion ana would like your advice In
the matter. Which is the best resort for fall
tourists! Yours truly,
Room WsLLswoRrH.
Its little late 10 the season TO take your
vacation and be in real fashion, Is this is the
time Of year when business il in full bias,
and most employers dislike to allow theil
men TO 30 away. Any other time this sum-
mer You could have gone In real fashion
As you say. thirty-ssvsn dollars il not ,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-08

Most of the threshing IL done In this
neighborhood.
Corn is almost out of danger Of frost now
Nights are very cool for this time Of the
year.
J. Morrissy takes the "cake" In feeding
a hungry threshing machine.
John Kennedy, jr., has new and novel
way Of teaching Swedes to talk United
States and stack straw. Never mind
Jonny, Hans may forget past favors.
G. A. X. Is on the sick list.
Henry Welsh and family, of Highland
were visiting at o. A. Johnson's on Sun
day afternoon.
Politics are very quite In this vicinity SC
far.
The prohibitionists have had the first
meeting
From all accounts Cleveland will have a
large majority at the November election.
Frank Frazer says he is getting tired of
the &. o. p. and thinks of voting for Fiske
and Brooks
Our township was represented by four of
our little democrats at the county cOnven.
ton last week. We hear they got home
all right
We hear that Willie Higgins of Manlius,
was calling on some of our school directors
last week
Mr., j. Welsh and j. johnson say they
are going to teach In Miller township ne xt
winter.
Mr. A. G. don't you get tired of riding 50
muchg Would not Sunday evening suit
you better.
M OLoughlin IL patiently waiting for
the carpenters to come back and finish his
cattle barn.
IJrTfR DETECTtyF