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Ransom Items.

RANSOM, Dec. l9-Saturday Rainy day;
dismal, isn't il. Shouldn't wonder if /,
should rain oil day; coming right down, as
if IL meant business.
Quite number from this place went 70
Streator last week.
MIR. W. Cummings has finished his new
house, making it one OF the most desirable
dwellings in town
Mr.. G. M. O'Neill, our live energetic
grain man, has made vast improvement
round his elevator, and can handle a vast
amount Of grain per day. He is also pay.
ing the highest market price for grain. We
are pleased to note that our town is rapidly
improving IN many respects.
The Ransom Short Line Co." have ex-
tended the line to Wormley Bros, and ru.
NOR tells US the line will soon reach John
Crangle's.
We are pleased to note that VIM. Garvin
is improving.
Dir. James OMara, who has been in OF.
tawa. Kansas, during the summer, has re.
turned to his home at Ransom, where he
will spend the winter with his parents.
Dinnis Ryan, Of Marcus, Iowa, is visiting
his parents AMI many relatives in this AMI
Highland townships.
W. III. Mcintyre returned from Ottawa
where he had been on supervisor business.
The members Of the Ransom hop club
had their first ball in the rink Friday night
Dec. l4th. They had nice time. ant
cleared neat little sum We are told tina
Mr. John W. Cochran, one Of Aliens mos
popular townsmen, Is President of sale
club.
Mr.. Harris, agent for Harper Bros. o
Chicago, "that city the queen Of the Norti
and the West" has been taking orders fol
groceries around here and in Ransom
Many farmers gave orders for $40 worth in
teas and cofees, but when the goods cam,
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| There will be a New Years ball in Lawry'
| Hall the 3lst. A splendid time is sntici
pated.
Fred wemple will spend holidays at home
Invitations are out for ball in the Seren,
rink next Monday evening.
We are sorry TO note the death and bur
ial of John Duffy, who died on Tuesday am
was buried on Thursday, in the 81. Column.
Cemetery, Ottawa. lie was . well,todC
and honest young man, and will be greatly
missed by this neighborhood
On Wednesday evening Of this week, Mr.
Jos. Nalland and Kate Campbell we're united
in marriage at the home Of the brides par
ents, by Rev. Hicks Mr. Hall is one of Vur
energetic farmers and his wife was one OF
lIarding's accomplished young ladies'. None
but the families Of the contracting parties
were present
There will be q Christmas tree Rext Mon
day evening in the VI. L church in Harding
Now is the time TO get your best girl pres
ent, for she will be disappointed should you
fail to do so.
May Bachelor, who Of late has been sick
with lung fever, is on tho improve.
We will undoubtedly hear some fine music
nv tue 'rcc ooo'o W, iOi
Mr. Kelly cleaned the organ lately, and we
know the ladies' voices will not fail them on
this occasion.
Little L sic Tucker WAS taken quite sick
the middle of the week we have not heard
since.
John Downing went to Aurora on Thurs
day, where he will spend few days visit
ing.
At high noon on Thursday Of this week
viii Rolling and Miss Phoebe Tucker were
married by Rev. Lines Of Prairie Center
None but the immediate friends were pres
ent. MIR. Rolling is a widely known and
well'to. do farmer, and Mrs. Rolling is an &C.
society lady living near Harding,
GRANGER
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| The preliminary examination of Thomas
ler's child, was held before Justice Weeks,
on change Of venue from Justice Calvin,
on Wednesday, 1t WAS begun at ten o clock
in the morning, and continued until nearly
[ ten o'clock at night, IN court room so
crowded by morbidiy inclined men about
town that the air was at times fairly sitting.
The Offices of the justices are connected by
| folding doors. These were opened, and while
| the Court, attorneys and witnesses occupied
, Galvin's office, the "morbidly curious" made
foul the Office Of Weeks with dirty boots
and tobacco juice, The latter gentlemen
made total wreck of Weeks office, and
their departure revealed broken chairs and
general ruin,
States Attorney Blake, and Assistant
States Attorney Trainor, conducted the
prosecution, and Bird Bickford, of Mars
settles. the defense Kate Adler, the com
planning witness was first placed on the
stand. She is a child of fifteen years. She
gave her testimony as most girls of her tens
der years would give it, in a hesiating alb,
sorbed way. There was no wautoness in her
demeanor. and her testimony seemed to bear
the mark Of guileless truth. She had no.
known Lyle until the middle of January last
| He had beer pointed out to her few days
before. She lived in the old town, and had
been down to the new town to do some ira.
ding. On her return, she passed the rink
Lyle was standing at the door. He asked her
to 20 in, and upon her refusal, grasped her
and dragged her inside. She screamed and
resisted but there was no one on the street.
He took her into an ante-room, in the rear
of the rink and accomplished his purpose
The following week he repeated the outrage
Also IN the third and fourth weeks. He
spoke to her but once after inviting her in
the first time. This was upon her leaving,
| when he told her to Keep still about it.
and no one would know of it." Her child
was born on Oct. l4th. She had not known
any other man carnally, but Lyle
The girls mother testified to finding the
torn clothing in January, but did not know
Of the outrage until October.
Lyle was the first witness for the defense
He admitted having known the girl carr
nally, but said the affair occurred during
April and May. He had been told that the
girl was appreachable, and made date with
her at the rink, about the middle of April.
They met six or seven times. The girl had
not resisted at any time. He went to Chica'
60 in May, and remained away until Au.
gust On orossexamination, he admitted
that messenger had come to the house Of a
young lady, on whom he was calling. on the
night of October IL, and told him that Kate
Adler had given birth to child and that he
was charged with its psrentage. lie got in
to buggy with his brother and Was driven
to Seneca, where he took the night train for
the west. He did this to escape q possible
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Deer Park DOings.

DEER PARK, Dec. 20.-Westher fine bu
roads in q rough condition. An idle tint
for farmers generally. The quiet is broker
occasionally by public sale
An oyster supper, for the benefit Of TIT
NJ. Z. church. was held at the residence o.
Jerry Studebaker on Wednesday eve.
Walter Mccullough is the owner Of 6
handsome new side. bar and is the envy o.
all the boys. Likewise his best girl Of al
the other girls. Where's Rays
The Farm Ridge dancing club has received
several new members from Deer Park. W.
wish the boys an enjoyable season.
Miss Lucy Hogaboom is expected home
from Dixon. May somebody's anticipations
be realized.
Our boys, who recently returned from
Chicago, report o pleasant visit with Phin
Bard, former townsman of ours, who is
now holding a prominent position in the
metropolis.
There seems to be special attraction at
the Lowell church on Tuesday evening for
some Of the youth OF Deer Park. What it
is we are unable to learn, but hope it is the
minister.
What has become of Anon and Viteau
Let us hear again from the Z. o. We are
glad to welcome new correspondent from
Bunker Hill. Come again, darling. +"'
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Wedrqn ana Vicinity,

WEDRoN. DC 20--Every one seems to b
happy in this part of the country. Some
with loving thoughts, gathering tokens o
regard for friends; others wondering wha
old santa Claus will bring to them this
Christmas time sure Of not being forgotten
II is doubtful which will be the happier one
the giver or receiver
The dance at Belroses hail. Friday nigh,
Of last week, was very pleasant affair
There were present about twenty couples
There will be another at the same place OF
Christmas night.
Will Miller give the young folks a dance
in his new house Fiilay night of this
week will WAS young himself once, anG
hasn't forgot how to trip the light fantasti,
toe.
The approaches to the Indian Creek bridg,
are graded up IN good shape the piers fin
ished, the plank for the floors ON hand, but
the bridge itself hasn't put in an appear.
ance, We do not know the cause Of delay
Mrs. Anna Hathaway went to Chicago,
two weeks ago for medical treatment Mt the
Presbyterian Hospital. Her friends will be
glad to learn that she has safely passed
through very critical surgical operation
and is IN fair way TO recover her usual
health.
Mr.. Panton says he is sorry TO disturb
his neigbbors' repose by running his mill 81
late nights; but he can't help it, Us the farm
ers want something little extra in the
way Of flour for the Christmas goodies, and
they all know the place to get the best is at
the Wedron Roller VI lis.
The Garden City Sand Works of this place,
are closed and the men out of employ ment
They will probably not resume operations
until warm weather.
Our school will not close for the holidays,
only for Christmas and New Years days
We have an excellent teacher, Miss Alice
Higden, OF Ottawa. She has taught here
several terms, and always given almost uni
versa satisfaction
Joe Vsnsel expects to move to lola, Kan.
early IN the spring.
IL is reported that James llite intends TO
sell his fine farm and go to Kansas this
next spring. We hope there is no truth in
the report
Rum0r says that we are to have at least
one wedding in this vicinity during the
holidays perhaps more.
Sam, BgiOrd has moved iuto part of
Mrs Parrots house in Rutland township
J. b.
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punishment, He returned last week, and
WAS arrested.
The defendant attempted to introduce les
iimony detrimental to the girls chara tier,
but was refused the privilege, A man named
Wolf was examined to impeach her tes, mo
ny. His testimony was barred out Another
witness testified to having seen Kate Adler
accompany Lyle into the rink in April
The argument consumed the evening The
peoples attorney scored Wolf in an unmer
oiful manner After some deliberation, the
Court held Lyle to the county court in bonds
otSl 900, Mathew White going ON his bond
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On XMAS Morning.
F. II. BESTMAN,
Main Street, Ottawa, Illinois.
T. G.. TRENARY,

CTATE OF ILLINOIS. LA SALE COUNTY-SS.-
- In the Circuit Court of La Sale county H., Janu
airy Term, 1889.
Jane A. Ruger rs. Frederick Schneider.-in dtt0cb
isHt. DeJitdHd, $4,000
Public notice hereby given TO you the said Frederick
Schneider that writ of attachment has been sued out
of the Office of the clerk OF the Circuit Court of said
county of La Sale. at the suit of the said Jane a.
uger and against he estate of You the said Frederick
Schneider for three hundred and fifty dollars besides
interest directed 10 The sheriff of said county to exc
cute which said writ has been returned by said sheriff
executed no property found belonging SAID defend
ant. Ida f. Schneider served as garnshee by read
ing the same to her.
Now unless you, the said Frederick Schneider shall
personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court
of said county on the hrst day OF the next term
thereof, To be holden AT ottawa, in said county,
the second Monday in the month of January, A. u.
1889. next, give special bail, and plead to said
action Judgment WIN be entered against you in favor
OF said plaintiff, and the property attached sold TO
satisfy the same, with costs
HENRY W. JOHNSON Clerk
Ottawa, Illinois. December Dist. 1885.
L, G. TRENARy, Plaintiffs Attys. dec22-3w
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PUBLIC SALE.

Having sold my farm. will sell at public sale al my
residence miles northeast OF ottawa and miles east
| of wedrOn, on WEDN Els DAY, DEC. 96 1855. com.
mencing at ~ o'clock sharp the following described
personal properly, positively without reserve: The
imported Norman stallion. jim Fske: gray mare.
years old, gray mare, 10 years old and bay mare9
years old all Norman; brown mare years old. u
Norman; all In foal by Jim Fiske; bay mare years
old. seyeneghts Norman, In fOal by Mat Whites i'm
ported hors.; pair blacks mare and horse. years
old. weight Ism. Norman; yearllngs y Norman
wcanng. Norman; 3yearllngs. seyen.eg hths Nor.
man; driver, years old 3cows, wagon, buggy.
Wood Irvine binder, nearly Tew; Union corn plant
er and check rover. riding pillow, | walking pl0w =
gOphers corn plows, harrovs, roller. pair bob
slcds, disk harrow, 800 bushels ear corn, 10 tons
timothy hay, 81 tons of straw and ~ acres I'm stalks
TERMS or SALE. An sums Of so and under. cash !;
on larger amOu nts credit of months will be given
approved security, without interest II paid when
due II not so paid Sper cent interest Will BE charged
from date Of sale. 6per cent of for cash
V. II. Seely Auct W. W. HALLOWELL.
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West Serena.

The spelling school at the Bend school on
Thursday night was well attended. Much
good can be derived from them il everybody
would take An interest in the work.
The young people met at Mr.. Roberts this
week to practice music. There was large
attendance and much interest.
Miss Keok Of Montgomery and Mr.
Kingsley Of Chicago spent the first of the
week at Mr.. Jacobs.
Aggie Jacobs will be home Saturday Of
this week to spend the holidays.
Minnie Miller will spend her vacation al
home
Jennie Christie spent last Sunday at home
She is teaching southeast Of Wedron.
Miit Christie, Tom Collins, Frank Brad
shaw and A. N. Porter were in Ottawa las
Saturday II it was rainy day.
Mr. Stockdale visited the Bend school on
Monday last.
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COUNTY NEWS.
PrOOkAeld News.


BRooKrirLp, Deo. l9.-For sale--mud.
Almost visible-Frsnk Duify's muslache
J. l.. Armstrong returned from Ottawa oil
Saturday.
Miss Mamie Brodcrick, of Highland, il
visiting relatives in this locality
Miss Maggie Coughlan teaches In Alien
Josie Mulvihill, in Grand Rapids, while
Katie Mccormick and Frances Malady teach
in Highland,
The dance which WAS to have been had a.
Senator Morrissy's on Saturday evening
was postponed, owing to the unfavoraole
condition Of the weather.
will Higgins thinks that two mile walk
to his school every day is too much for his
physical strength, so he now rides n horse.
Mike German, king Of Bachelordom, will
have to amuse himself these long winter
evenings, viewing the curious antics Of his
shadow on the wall.
Mr.. Chris Herbert is occasionally seen
winding his way towards the north east.
Say, Chris, why do you always carry that
lantern? II cannot be possible that you are
afraid Of getting losI'
Johnnie Dooley one Of our popular young
men, is not a student Of natural philosophy,
vet he is somewhat inclined to believe that
the laws of grsviistion center somewhere
sbout middle of Allen township.
On last Monday, Thos. and Will Dunn,
John Cordial, and Van Briner. four OF our
most prominent young men, took their de-
psrture for Valparaiso, Ind where they will
enter the Normal school, ut that place. We
have no hesitation in saying that their pres
ence will be an honor to that magnificent in
stitution. WARBLER.
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A Ia year. old Mendoza boy raised pos
tai order from 81 to $50. 1t WAS drawn on
the postmaster at LaLalle, but as it bore
evidence of having bean tempered with pay.
msnt WAS refused when he presented it in
person. The fooling youngster then took it
back to the Mendoza Office and asked to have
his 81 refunded He will he taken before
the U. s. Grand Jury at Chicago.
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the city council as usual put their foot into
the case, and had Mr.. Harris arrested fol
selling without O license The case wac
postponed to give time to communicate with
the house and TO get legal advice,
We would advise the city board to get
some new law books, and not be reading
hose old volumes that came from England
IN the Mayflower, They won't do for the
nineteenth century. Please get the Revised
Statutes and carefully read. ID.
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WedrOn News

wEDRoS, Dec. 2l-The grading of tn
new bridge across Was accepted by the high
way commissioners last Friday.
Rabbit hunting furnished great amusenen
for the boys last Sunday.
Dave Bigford has gone into the poultry
business, and Mr.. Stearns is also shipping q
few chickens
II. II. Beirose has filed his store with 9
new stock Of candy and cigars.
John Bigford has gone to Racine, Wis, tc
live with his wife and daughter.
Jess Hathaway has just laid the last stone
in the wall Of the we'll for the G. Is. g. O.
K. II. at Wedron.
Frank Lighthall is feeling better at this
writing. We all hope he will recover.
Mr.. Edward Belrose started on trip to
Philadelphia. where he will spend few
days with friends. We wish him happy
visit and safe return home to his family.
Some Of the boys have been trapping for
about six weeks and have not had trap
sprung yet They have good courage.
Our blacksmith is having good trade
shoeing horses now. SALTWATER.
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DUNCAN. o'CONoR q GILBERT,

NTfOVHfEs III LTT
MOTTO 'E.-ksTATK OF ANDREW QutGLEY. DE-
N CEAsED-Notice Is hereby given that the under.
signed, Administrator Of the Estate Of Andrew
Quigley, late of the county of IA Sale and state Of
Court Of said county, the third Monday Deing the
18Th day of February 1852 at the Probate Court ROOM
having claims or demands against said estate
tined attend and present the same In writing for
Dated this 18th day OF December, A. n, 1885.
ROBERT JOHNSON, Administrator.
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MISS NELLIE B.:

You might get the young man
a Gentleman's Toilet Set or Shaw
ing Set. Griggs has them in Plush,
Leather or Celluloid Cases. Very
fine goods at prices that make
them sell readily. Get Grandma
Teachers Bible-one Of those
with large type, with references,
maps, etc.
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ALL PRESENT BUYERS:

Bear in mind that L. Y Griggs shows a
nice line of Christmas Cards, Booklets, Mani
cure Sets, Toilet Sets, Infant Sets, Perfume
Cases, Box Papers in Plush, Leather and Gel
luloid, Fine Vases, Perfume, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Scrap Books, Toys of all kinds. What.
ever you find in my store, you can he assured
of the lowest price. Come and see whether
you buy or not. Am glad to have everybody
look over my stock.
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DUNCAN, O'CONOR. & GILBERT,
IttDrUFUs n Ll1C

EINAL SE1"rLENI tNT.-EsTATE OF
Il WILLIAM HW CusHMAN, DEc.-Notice is hereby
given all persons interested in said estate, that the
administrator of the estate OF said William
H. W Uushman. deceased Will appear before the Probate
Court of the county of La Sale and State of Illinois,
the County Court House. In Ottawa, in said county,
Monday the 2st day of January, 1882 for the pur
pose of rendering account of his proceedings in
the administration of said estate for the hna settle
mcnt.
Dated at Ottawa, this 18th day of December. 1883.
SHERMAN LELAND.
ATTEST: HENRY HgLMIG, Administr tor.
Clerk Probate Court. La Sale Co.. III dec22-Sw
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DUNCAN, OCONOR 4 GILBERT,


A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
n by virtue OF an order and decree of the Probate
Court OF La sale county Iinols made the petition
OF the undersigned George W. HOge, Administrator OF
the Estate of John W Smith, deceased for leave sell
the estate of said deceased NJ the November term
A. d. 1885, of said court wit, the 18th day of No
yember lSSS. shall the twentythird day of January
next between the hours OF ten O'Clock In the forenoon
and two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. said sale
TO occur O'Clock =. sell at public SALE at the
late residence OF John W. Smith. deceased. in Usage
follows, 10 wit Lot number one On, being the north
quarter of the northeast quarter OF section sixteen
quarter OF the northeast quarter of sad section sixteen
north range two (l) third (Sd) principal meridian
La sale county Illinois, and containing eighty (s0l
acres The sale TO be made on the following TERMS to
wit Cash.
Dated this 18th day OF pecember, A. u. lsss
GEORGE W HOGE,
Administrator of the Estate of Jonn W.
decpllv Smith, deceased
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Friederiks Diehl, widow at Peru
dropped dead on Tuesday. She was sup
posed to have been afflicted with heart dis
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HINYS
FARMER:

FARMER:
Give your wife a nice Hang
ing Lamp. Prices are 80 per cen,
lower than ever before, and they
will go no lower, so don't wait
See Griggs' stock first. Give Clara
a Plush Album or a Toilet Set;
and you will find plenty Of sub
stantial and desirable Toys at the
right prices at Griggs',
MISS MAUD:
If you are so DESTROYS Of re-
tanning Charles friendship, give
him one Of those nice Italian Mar
BILE Pieces. which are new and de-
sirable. see them in no store in
Ottawa but Griggs'.
ARTHUR G. H.:
You seem very particular
about the present you desire for
this sister of yours, so I~surmise
that she has not promised ito be a
sister to you" but given you the
more desirable answer. You might
look at those Pearl Opera Glasses,
the finer Toilet Sets, the Plush
Manicure Sets, and the Plush Box
Papers at Griggs, and in addition
give her one of those Water Col
ored Booklets. They are new,
nice and cheap. Better give her
little brother a sled. 1t will pay
you in the end.
MRS. HENRY B.:
Give your husband a Diction-
airy and holder. Don't give him
slippers again this year. You
know that he has two pair that
have not yet been worn. Give
Belle Bisquc Doll, Harry a knife
and gun, Edith Plush Autograph
Album and cheap Manicure Set,
Eddie a Scrap Book and Gold Pen
and Holder, May some Perfumery
and China Cup and Saucer, Ray
a jumping Monkey and a Sled.
You will find all these things at
f. Y. Griggs', and the dollar goes
farther there than at any place in
town.
MIR. J. H. B.:
think you should give your
wife one of those Banner Electric
Lamps at Griggs.' They give an
excellent light and are the most
satisfactory lamp for reading and
sewing now made. You can get
her Celluloid fittings brush,
Comb and Mirror in a pasteboard
box very low in either white or
colors. Also Bisque and fine glass
Vases very low at Griggs.
You should do better by the |
children this year, for Knives,
Sleds, Wash Sets, Toy Pianos,
Scrap Books, Autographs, China
Mugs, Toy Violins, Toy Dishes,
Children's Dishes, Trunks, Domi-
noes, Horns, Harmonious, Magic
Lanterns and all thin gs that de-
light children are cheap and plenty
at Griggs'.
MISS NELLIE r..
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MISS MAUD:

MISS MAUD:
If you are SO DESTROYS Of re-
tanning Charles friendship, give
him one Of those nice Italian Mar
bic Pieces. which are new and de-
sirable. see them in no store in
Ottawa but Griggs'.
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The young ladies of the Presbyterian
church of Grand Ridge, will give an enter
taiDment In Poundstone's hall, Thursday
evening, Dec 81, with the following