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Our NeIrhlIOrs.

Jasper Thompson was killed by the cars
at Chenoa, on Tuesday night. lie WAS in
charge Of q carload Of sheep. and fell be-
meath the wheels.
Two engines, one on the 7. =. & w and
the other on the Central were wrecked in a
crossing collision at I'll Paso, on Saturday.
A gang of Polanders and Austrians en-
paged in a free for all fight at WenOna on
Saturday night Several were seriously,
though not fatally cut.
Robert Huxton, an engineer on the |. v.
& N. road, fell from his engine when near
Deer Park Glen, and was seriously injured.
Charles Hellgardner WAS killed by the
cars at Mendoza on Monday night. He was
brakeman on the c., b. & O. freight. and
is supposed to have fallen between the cars
while attending to duty.
John Sweeney, the one armed editor of
the 7trin tiy Journal was assaulted in the
| Harrison House by La Sale policeman the
other night, because he had mentioned the
fact that the "cop" habitually slept in his
hat.
Sam Ford, of kankakee, was arrested nj
Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, for forging
checks to the amount OF ~ 600, on Kankskee
banks. A 1000 reward, which had been
offered for his capture, did the business.
In fit of feyerish curiosity to know
| whether or not gas or oil lay beneath them,
Ksnkakee, Paxton and Watseka have sunk
holes in the ground to depth of 1900 feet,
aud found nothing. The Kankakee Gdzete
| says that the fellows who say, IL told you
So" didn't invest nickel. IL is presumed
that the fellows who did invest are saying
d-n.
A servant girl, in the employ Of 7. P.
Shouts. of Ksnkakee, poured Kerosene into
the kitchen stove the other day. There was
an explosion and the girls clothing was in
flames in half second. She ran INTO the
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,h., his Goa, and vest were also "done" to

that his Goa, and vest were also "done" to
asl es.
Mr.. PIa,s had horse quite badly injured
the other day ,,
The social club will give free entertain
ment n. Seminary hall on Friday evening
February S,h. Dancing, Of course,
Mr. Louie Geer and wife, OF Cedar
R.pide Iowa, we're the guests OF Mrs
sam pson last week. Mr.. Geer's people
were formerly residents Of this place.
Miss Edna Hornick, of Grand Ridge
was the guests Of the Misses Crosby on
saturday and Sunday
Miss Minnie Human spent Saturday
and Sunday AT home.
Mr.. Capen and wife dlned with their
son on the south side on Sunday.
Some of the young ladies favored the
literary society with very entertaining
paper AT the last meeting,
Miss Mary Van Dorm, OF Grand lhdge
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Peasley,
last week. III
The annual move, the fast of March, VIII
soon begin for many beside Mr.. Clevelanu
William lIerdman IL 20 give place TO vi
Rowe of Lowell. Mr., Ford is 10 take the
place now occupied by j. w. Grossly, whiie
the latter will take the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. Coles. Mr. Alvord and Mr.
X noel are 10 leave the neighbOrhood. w
sutton goes 10 Grand Ridge, and MIR
Thomas will take possession Of that place.
GOSHEN.
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Aiming the Inlpea.

Washington Camp, No. 2, Patriotic Order
Sons of America, will attend the Bspti
church on the 10th, in body. in full re-
gala, Several members will attend the State
Camp Convention in Chicago, Feb 2lst and
22nd. A new camp has just been establish
ell at Joliet.
Duncan McDougall delivered an address
on Odd Fellowship to the members Of the
order and their guests, at the hall in Cheev
er's block, last evening.
Independent Lodge, No %, A. o. U. W.,
has paid Mrs Helen Bull 81, 900, the amount
of the beneficiary certificate held by The late
f. +. Bull. John Camp, bottle blower, died
in Milwaukee the other day, His relative.
received $4,000
L Y. Griggs Temple, No IA, X. P. c
will give a series of entertainments during
the month. A committee of the younger
members has the matter in charge
Leasing Lodge No 1876, |. o o. F send,
a delegate TO the meeting of The tockholiers
of the Conopant Mutual Benef, Association
to be held at Galesburg next week,
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GnllnMmY Gatherings.

GALLOWAY, HIS, Feb. Quite number
went to Otlawa on the Hart and Wright suit
Monday, hui owing 10 sickness in one o the
attorneys families, the case was postponed
There is to be wedding in the near fu'
ture-of postal clerk, perhaps.
G. w. Hocott, and }. ". Fetzer have each
filled their ice houses last week from the
Vermillion.
II. A. S,udehaker takes the lead on AZ
helves.
william Daunt Thomas will work for
Elmer l.. Elliott the coming season.
Thorn Courtney was among US on Monday
morning buying cattle.
William Hapner is drawing stone for a
new barn.
Miss Bertha Hoffman and Mable Fetzer
were the guests Of Mrs Arthur Elliot last
Friday night.
Mrs. Guenther spent Sunday with the
Hon. C. +. Hoffman and family.
Mr.. Josiah Fetzer Of Fairbury is visiting
his kindred in Galloway.
Taylor Griffin visited Andrew Took last
week.
Some of our people went across the river
and through the woods 10 the Farm Ridge
NJ. L. church last sunday night. In comm
home they got lost i'll the woods and did not
find their way out until midnight, stopping
several times to rest on log.
Noah Aberts walked to Streator Saturday
to take music lessons.
Messrs. Gedney and Hathaway we're out
Tuesdly buying horses.
j. W. Fetzer and brother Josiah went TO
Danah Thursday 10 see Their brother George
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we,lrOn News.

WEpRoy Feb. SD Belrose has begun
putting up ice. 1t is about nine inches
thick.
Joseph vancil left for Kansas last Satur'
day very UNEXPECTEDLY to sumo OF his neigh
bors.
Chas. Dennis little boy has been very SICK
and at this writing is no better.
John Gibson, on returning home from
hauling cord wood to Wedron last Wednes
day, had runaway. His team became
frightened and ran about a mile, throwing
him off the wagon and cutting him about his
head The doctor was called and the wounds
were dressed. ms few days we hope to see
him around again.
Mrs. Park Cole has returned home from a
visit TO Iowa She reports good weather
and happy visit among friends.
Ole Eastergord has two carloads OF lumber
from Sheridan. lie intends building new
barn in the town Of Freedom.
SALTWATER.
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Jason WOODWARD and Clarence BarAes will
he nm the iury next week,

Jason Woodward and Clarence Baraes will
The on the Jury next week.
W II. ConarI fractured the bone Of his
leg last Saturday. The break Is just above
the ankle DR., James Harding is IN attend
ance.
Oscar Stevens father ia visiting him Al
present. The old gentleman halls from
Bleeding Kansas
Pat Brnnngan's hand is improving lie
lost the thumb some nme ago
Frank Bous foot In not improving very
fast. Frank IL having hard time.
The Catholic fair IN Ransom viii com
mence ou Feb. II, 50. Chances will be
sold on a number one horse; on number
one watch, and on n good piano. The con-
test for the piano viii be between Miss sa'
rah weirs aud sirs Katie Ryan. A wiring
desk will be contested for by James Clesry
aud Wtller Counis About $1,000 worth OF
articles all he Glanced aud the Fair will
be run about Two weeks. All are cordially
invited TO attend.
Excursions from Slreaior and Joliet on
Feb. 10Th, 80 The proceeds are 10 90 to-
wards building a new church in Ransom
The young men of Ransom are talking
about a hop for Feb. I'D, in Jones rins.
win says IT will be II success If the Two
Johns will lend helping hand AS floor man
gers. u,
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Wallace WRITINGS.

WALLACE, Jan. 2s.-The roads are very
rough.
The weather has assumed the appear
ance Of winter at last.
Stock are wintering splendidly owing tc
the mildness of the weather.
Tim Curtain Is visiting friends at kins
man.
Freddy ROux has returned home after
trip of three weeks in Livingston county
The next time Fred visits there he will moi
return alone, so the boys say.
Ed Brown has purchased n new double
carriage for which he paid 800. Ed says
his family is increasing so rapidly that
single rig is Of no use 10 him any more.
Jas. O'Donnell is the proudest man In
Wallace, and the cause of his pride Is the
arrival of boy last Wednesday night An
other boy has made Geo. Gahan happy.
Quite number from Wallace attended
the dance at Wedron in Belroses hall last
Friday evening. All report a good time,
except Frank.
Mr. w. Durkee of Wedron was the guest
of Miss Jennie Quinn last Sunday.
VIII Buffers has leased the Faust farm
for number of years and has commenced
hauling timber TO erect a house. win says
he is not going to keep bach either.
Ed Robson Is building new hay shed
and when completed will excel Ed Burk's.
Thomas Burke received severe kick
from his stallion Monarch. He is improv-
Ing rapidly under the care of DIR. Connolly,
and will soon be able 10 be around again.
Tom, you should be more careful in hand
ling such horses.
One of the largest sales that ever took
place In Wallace was at Edmond O'Don-
ne!l's on last Thursday. Fully one thous-
and people attended It, and between four
and five thousand dollars realized. Most of
the stock was sold. Dan. McCarty bought
the Cleveland bay stallion, which is a
beauty. CHRYs, A LIS.
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Tommy Iinrnr., pIctnre.

LELAND, Feb. The Good Templars
are having a great harvest OF new mem
beers. They are making al effort to do all
the good they can.
Tommy Barnes has beautifully paint
ed Landscape in his Office. Ordinary can
VAS is too small for the execution Of bis
design, so he is using one side OF the oilice
for canvas. Tommy leaas the class In
skill.
An Ottawa paper reports fire In Leland
the result OF incendaTism, attempt To burn
warehouse. We would have our neigh.
bors know there are no such hard cases In
Leland. The Ottawa RepuJlicdR was of
on that item, An attempt WAS made 10
burn the old elevator In Earlyiils.
Chris Miller, while attempting 70 kill a
beef one day this week, had the misfor-
tune 20 strike the wrong leg, and he him
sell was made the victim; giving him a
very sore leg, but DR.. Kennedy repaired the
injury and Chris. Is ont again.
We hear that Douglas Dunavan was last
week married 10 Miss Dollie Rowe. We
have been unable 10 learn particulars con-
corning the wedding. Douglas is well
known In this vicinity, AS young man of
high merit, and we wish him and his all
the pleasure and prosperity that may
await them.
The dime sociable given by the NJ tho
dists last evening at Union Hall was a
very pleasant aiIair-EEpreSS
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Grand Rnplhs NOIes.

GRAND RAPIDS, FEB. 6.-Subscribe for
the FREE TRADER.
Nate Geiger thinks some of going into
the thoroughbred horse business.
Jerry Fowley of Wallace is creating
great destruction among the hearts OF the
INDIES of GraEd Rapids. There are no iiIes
on Jerry.
Martin yanBuren thinks the republican
party is getting stronger May be- Twelve
years ago they stole u president and THIS
year they bought one
A. l.. and A. }. Trumbo have purchased
at the Riverside farm, Percheron Nor
man stallion.
w. G.. Trumbo shipped car load OF
hogs on Monday.
Mr.. and Mis-, William Lewis gave an ell.
CANT dinner party last week. About forty
guests participated.
John Grshams sons have on hand two
fine graded stations for sale.
William Long, ST., visited the county
seat last week
Ed. Jones of Grand Ridge visited In this
vicinity on Sunday evening.
james Porter says it's cold day when
he can't get to Grand Ridge.
John Uregg visited our town Tuesday.
Inc UdDCe NJ John Iltlltl p VAS Ntii ~
tended, About twenty couples were pres
ent
Rumor says Roman Schmitt and sons
VIII run steam thresher In our town next
season.
William Nicely IL Co. have on hand a
number Of fast colts.
We wonder what has become of old
"CycloneY"
Quite number of young folks from this
side attended the Hickory Point lycedm
last Saturday night
The Marseilles NeDS made the statement
that we ought TO have new supervisor
We think the Ne,oS is right, and we hope
Edwin f. Reed is the man who will take
the supervisors place next spring.
John Schmidt will soon move to Farm
Ridge.
We understand that William kiner and
MIR. GOss are now running opposition at
the said mansion.
MI and Mrs. Morse have gone to Lee
land.
The ball at Chas. Dickensons was well
attended The Mccormick band furnish
ed the music GYPSY GIRL.
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Peter Hyerthberg, Slreator Swede, stands
fair chance of being mobhed by the friends
of Miss Jennie Mecomba. He came into
town the Other day and procured a license
to marry Jennie. The white orange blossom
were VIZ athed and the fifty cent diadem
adorned the bridal brow. Justice Myers and
the wedding feast were on hand. just at
this time some other fellow, who wanted the
bride himself, limited that Peter had a wife
and children in Sweden, and he reluctantly
admitted the truth of the charge. He is lay
ing low, while Jennie, who is forty is max
ing up for lost time by entering the matri-
mopial race with increased vigor.
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Ransom IIans.

RANSOM, Feb 6.--Depnis Ryan and Pat,
rick Brady started for their home in Marcus,
lowe, on Monday the 4th,
The boss auctioneer, =. N. Weber, sold
about 81, 800 worth of personal property for
William Flanagan IN the TIP, of Sunbury,
Feb 9TH
Mr.. NJ. Sulsberger gave the young folks a
very pleasant party on Feb. l.. Ali report a
good time.
Some of our young men are beginning to
look with smiling eountenances for u valen'
tine. It's too soon, boys, but you will re,
ceive one if we have to get the Ottawa FREE
TRADER to print one for you.
Our band plays twice month in Verona
and every other week In Ransom rink.
Miss Katy Ryan will teach the spring
term in District No. 6; Miss Dorah Lane will
teach the spring term in District No. /.
Mr.. Will Whitman and G II. Shear leave
Ransom every morning at 1880, a. M, Satur'
day and Sunday excepted, and return in the
evening at 8 10 o'clock. Shear goes three
miles west, and whitmore goes three miles
east. We think they are both good steppers
and are running first class schools.
W. NJ. Cochran and Phillip Geheber, jr.,
are on the jury.
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Rutland Isipples,

RUTLAND, Feb S.-The usual greeting
fine weather.
The Rutland gravel road has been made
success The company who worked SO
faithfully last fall enjoy 1t now and the
lnOnworkers also hold their heads as high
in driving over it as they that toiled so
faithfully.
Card parties are all the rage now, and on
very thigh C' nights oysters appear.
Mr. and Mrs Ditman entertained quite a
number of our young folks one evening
last week. All report very pleasant time.
The evening was whiled away with dane
ing with the exception of the time spent
by some of the young ladies' disagreeing
about some of their beaus-not ribbons.
Those that are Ia quest of fine picture
or a valentine for their sweetheart, call on
Henry Blackwell.
Frank Teal Is erecting new house.
Denis brouCho is not seen so often as u.s.
ual, winding Its way In southwesterly d.
rsctiOD.
Mike, have you htching post for rent ?
Frank Sluder Is visiting relatives In
Galesburg.
Cy Debolt has started at cutting ice In
his pond He reports a thickness of six
inches.
John Corners smiles that fantastic smile
IA boy. Hello, John, heard you had"
"No sir, it's my wife," The same old
| mistake over and over
Say Mike, why didn't you fall your
trees the right way, aud not break your
| fence?
| Quite u number of Rutlandites attended
the exhibition at the Loring school house
last Wednesday evening
| jim Heely is going to move of the Dun
avian farm in the spring. Lime Lawrence
Is going to take his place.
zone, two, three, Henry b. Is too many
for thee"
Garfield d Kleiber ara the boss saw
yers. Any one having wood to saw would
do we'll TO call on them
Mr. Mulvlhill of Iowa and Miss Josie
Lynch of Rutland were united In marriage
on Thursday last. The happy couple Will
remain here few days; then they Will
depart for their future home in Iowa. We
congratulate them.
Mrs Peister. one of our old settlers, died
very suddenly At her home, Jan %. The
remains were Inferred In the Nichols Gem
etery.
Our fox hunters, F. Shaver, J. Parr, s.
Milliken and +. Robinson are going to at
tend the big fox hunt In Chicago on the
22d inst,
Frank Shaver, our town collector, Is calls
ing on the tax payers. JOLLY l.
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Farm Ridge Fancies.

FARM RIDGE, Feb. 4th.-The song ser.
vice at the Deer Park NJ. T.. church, Satur-
day evening was well attended. Mr. Meers
contributed 20 the music by accompanying
the organ with his violin.
Mrs Charles Pratt entertained the ladie.
of the M. L. church on Friday OF las
week.
The ladies' of the Episcopal church CON
template giving an oyster supper mex
week, Feb. IL.
Mr.. J. Miller was burning brush the
oshsr day, and, finding the heat oppressive
took off his coat and vest laying them IL
what seemed TO him safe place; but
when he had done with his brush be found
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dining room and Mr., Shouts threw the
clothing irD bed, in a room near by,
about her, ex,inguishing the flames. Her
clothing was consumed down TO her heavy
underwear, which, being wooden, resisted
the fire and saved her life.
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Oyster supper.

FARM RIDGE, feby 5,-The ladies Of St.
Andrew church. Farm Ridge, will give an
oyster supper on Tuesday evening next, Feo
l2th, at The house formerly occupied by the
Rev. Mr.. Woodward a. W. G.
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COUNTY NEWS.
Wedron Whisperings.
RON Feb. Sam Bigiord sings

wedron Whisperings.
WnpRoN Feb. Sam Bigiord sing
loudly
"lfany body asks you
The cause of all my joy,
Tell them I'm the father
Of bouncing baby boy
"Grandma Parrot, rocks the cradle ana
says ",h-, TO uncle Billy; you mus'n
whistle in the house now, Billy, or you II
woke the baby
L 7. Bosworth and wife OF harSe'iies
were visiting the family of Is, D. Pant'h last
Monday. ,--
will Miller will move into his new house
maxi week. The one he is vacating Will be
occupied by Sam Bigtord,
Johnnie Gibson met with serious acci'
dent last Wednesday. His horses became
frightened and ran away, throwing nun
violently to the ground, and hurting him
yuite badly, we hope not dangerously. we
understand he is better now.
There will be a dance at S. Garvers TO-
night friday. A jolly good time Is an'lci'
pated. 49,.
We had no school yesterday. Miss Rigden
was detained at home and Will teach on
Saturday instead.
We lose our old friends and neighbors
Mr.. Simpsons family, next week 90
There is considerable sickness in this
vicinity but none fatal as yet,
We have nice weather, good roads, ana
every body good natured. SALoNA'
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Nearly thousand people turned out to
the juvenile masquerade at the rink last
eYening.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
CitY Mission Notes.

The Sunday school of the City Missions at English Hall was reinforced yesterday morn ing from the Oak street mission. MT. H. J.. Prudden made an excellent address to the school on the lesson of the day, and Miss Mary Remington presided at the organ. Nr. M. 0. Sweezy, also of the Church of the Re- deemer, is at present. in charge of the school as assistant superintendent. Mr. R. D. Hughes and MT, F. w. Holbrook added their help to the singing by good service with bass viol and flute.
 There was good audience present at the peoples service in the evening. Rev. MT. Mossman preached from John 4 50, on "The power in Christ's word." MT. Bassett, who is connected with mission work in Provi. dence, R. T., spoke in the after meeting and will lead the meeting at the hall tomorrow evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
AGED KIGHTY.rWO.
Death Of kneas Munson of Crescent
 Street.

Death Of AneAs Munson of Crescent
 Street.
 Eneas J. Munson, one of our old residents, died at his home on Crescent street, West- vile, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, of old age. He had been confined to the house but short time. He leaves two brothers, Wil- liam Munson and James D. Munson of Sec- ond street, both of this city. He was a brother of the late Dr. H. Fl. Munson, who died in Pennsylvania, and of the late Mrs. Susan Hotchkiss of this city. He was son of Henry Munson of York street, and was an uncle of Constable William Munson. He was never married. He leaves a small prop erty, consisting of the house in which he lived and the land about 1t.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
Death Of on cer Elolees.

Adolphus Helget, an officer of the Now Haven police force, died at 5 o'clock Satur- day afternoon, from a complication of dis- eases, aged 43. The deceased leaves widow and daughter, aged 12. He was born in Aus. .ria. His father is still living aged s5, and he is the tenth child the father has buried. The deceased joined the police force Septem- Der 6. 1879. He was member of Steuben lodge Knights of Honor, and of the Odd Fell lows. It Is thought that he never fully res covered from injuries received in trying tc quell disturbance in the lower part of the city about eight years ago.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
To W cd.

Announcement is made of the marriage of of George H. Englehardt of 907 State street to Miss Lizzie M. Mitchell, daughter of Mrs. E. s. Mitchell of Fair Haven east. on Sep tember 25th. The ceremony will be per formed by Rev. Dr. vibberts of St. James, Episcopal church at Central Hall, Fair Ha' ven. As Mir. Englehardt is member of the City Guard, that company will attend the wedding in a body.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
SNAKES.

A Colony Of Young Adders on WInth-
 TOD Avenue.
 Within the past two or three days the children of Superintendent A. B. Dobbs.of the Scovill & Adams Co.,, Day street, this city, have captured no less than three young adders about ten inches long in the yard of their residence, 499 Winthrop avenue, and the impression is that there must be a nest of them close at hand somewhere as large adder about four feet long was killed by Miss Grace De Forest about two months ago in the yard adjoining.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
W FATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE or rHR CuIHv SIGNAL SERVICE. ! wAsniNovoN, D. O., ?. m, Sept. 5, isss. wor Maine, New Hahpshire, Vermont: Slightly warmer; fair except In northern Vermont; slightly cooler northwestorly winds.
 For Massachusetts. Rhode Island and Conneoti cut: Falr preceded in Rhode Island by light rain slightly warmer; northwssteriy winds.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-09
Three Representative Dollars.

MT. Thomas R. Thompson will deliver his illustrated lecture on the I. Dollar, the R. Dollar and the s. Dollar, at Loomis' Temple of Music on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. This lecture was enthusiastically received at the Muncis encampment. After the lecture there will be @ brief meeting of the New Hs- ven Amendment association at the same place.