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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
COUNTY NEWS.
Grand RAPIDS Notes.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mar. 2S-The weather II
very fine at present, and the farmers are
putting in their oats.
Henry Hagie was the first man to pillow in
this vicinity.
Roman Smith would make good super
visor, and the democrats ought 10 nominate
him at their caucus. He wouid make Mr'
THOMPSON scratch. Mr. Smith is very
fine man and a large realeslate owner, anu
that is what the farmers want. lie VIII ho'
be found running around for votes, or tel
ling them he will put them on the jury
Woe be 10 the man that he tried before such
"a iurv. for the legislature has passed bill
~ make it interesting for persons using
money TO aid them in their election.
David Poundstone will be town clerk. lie
has filled the office for number OF years
and can be elected again.
w. G. Trumbo will be assessor. lie Is
every way capable and has filled the ONCE
one year,
John Reese will be collector. lie was
good soldier and ought to have that oihce'
II. r.. Maggie will make good commission.
er. He can be trusted with the once, anu
he will make II. Dickermsn run faster thsn
he ever did. IT.
Franklin Butte will be school trustee. lie
is good democrat and ought to be elected;
and If the democrats are not asleep and come
out and say 81 have the honor Of going to
the polls and voting with pleasure they
will see all the ticket elected-espec,ally the
supervisor. II there is a "nigger on the
fence" as told you last spring, If the dem
oorats had nominated = smoke.stack, they
would have carried the day. CYCLONE.
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Grand Rapids Notes.

GRAND RAPIDS, March 29.-Good weather
and everybody good nstured.
:. Henry J. Nagle transacted business in
Marselles Thursday.
John Kuhn has some fine cattle on hand.
Henry Hess has a fine cattle shed.
Mr.. Byress visited the east side of the
town Monday.
What's the matter with new SUPERVISOR
We wish every voter to judge for himself
on election day, and don't let our friends
laugh at you on next Wednesday.
Boo Butte sold q mare to Michael Ryan.
We did not hear the figures.
j. N. Hanna sold fine mare last week.
For the first time in many years funeral
service was held in the Catholic church. The
service we allude to was that Of Mrs.
Mitchell, of Brookfeld. She died OF old
age.
What is the penalty inflicted on man
who purchases votes? GYPSY ulRL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

John Goutz, a German Of this city, was
declared insane on Thursday afternoon. He
was an inmate of the Kankakes asylum in
1880, and again in 1856. His insanity is
of mild character. but he is at times in
clined to violence. About ten months ago
he was married, and his wife, knowing
nothing of his past history, was assaulted by
him on several occasions, the last time on
Wednesday evening. He is incurable and
will be detained in the insane ward at the
county asylum.
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M. PA New Discovery.

Weakness and deranged livers, stomachs
and bowels should never be acted on by
irritants like common pills, bran, etc
Niles Pills cure liver complaint, constipa-
ton, piles, etc, by new method. Samples
free at Griggs'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-30
Rutland RippIes.

RUTLAAD, March 28.-What fine weather
we are having and good roads.
good many of our farmers have started
spring work-plowing and sowing oats.
There has been q good deal of sickness
around here the last few weeks.
Mr. Plunket has been dangerously i'll for
the last Two weeks, and once not expected to
live, but is some better al this writing.
Mrs. b. Connely, jr. is very sick with
malarial fever, and has had the doctor In at
tendance most every day.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Sha.
yer was not expected to live during this
week.
Miss Anna plunket, formerly Of this place
but now sister of mercy at Davenport, Ia,
Was home day or two last week to see her
father who was not expected to live.
Mrs. Underhill, of Brook6eld, has been
taking care Of her daughter, Mrs. Connely
Mr.. John Lynch, one Of the old settlers Of
Rutland, died recently after few days
sickness.
Cy Debolt is laid up with lame back.
Patsy Harrington says he feels lonesome
since the school closed.
Well, John Blackwell must think it ID
spring, having called ut the blacksmith shop
the other day He concluded to have his
head shaved with the horse clippers, and
Charlie Kleiber performed the ceremony
Jim bets he will got girl when the next
dance comes off without going all over the
town and getting left.
Ross Shaver is keeping batch in Ranch No.
Z, and likes 1t very much, but thinks some
Of the girls ought to take shine to him
since he has cut off his whlskers and gotten
new road cart,
Mart says that are team would not break
a thread.
Miss Dougherty finished her winter term
of school last Friday in the Daniel school
house, and has given good satisfaction. The
Directors have determined to keep her for
the summer term. Quite q number Of ladies
visited her school the last day
Miss White, of Wallace, was the guest OF
Miss Dougherty last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller, of Ottawa, visited
friends here last Sunday.
John Collision is fencing of magnificent
hog lot for those Chester white pigs.
The little folks had good time at the
dance at Josiah Shaver's last week. Willis
Shaver furnished the mueic.
Charles Briggs and Michael Delanty sawed
their summer wood last week.
Fred Barley has been trading horses
lately.
Mr.. Harry and daughter, Of Ransom, were
visiting friends here Saturday and Sunday,
James Feely has moved off Of the Dunaysn
place to Ottawa.
Some Of our neigh ore say that Tascoti
has been arrested.
George Blair was the guest of Frank
Shaver last week.
Mrs. Phoebe Leek, an old settler, and
formerly resident of Rutland, died in
Ottawa and the remains were inferred in the
Trumbo cemetery.
Fred Shaver had horse drop dead in the
street in Ottawa while leading it to the doc
tor. JoLLz EYE.
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If you want thoroughly reliable, time
tried remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis
throat or lung trouble go to E. Y. Griggs
drug store and get DR.. Biglow Cough Cure
SOC, safe and pleasant for children.
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West Serena Notes.

WRsr SERENA March 28.--Weather cold
er.
The farmers have commenced sowing oats
and wheat.
The funeral of Mrs Beck with, which was
held at the Bend church Sunday p. m, was
very largely attended.
Mr.. William Young Of Baltimore, who has
been visiting his son VIM. Bowers, started
for St. Louis Monday.
Miss Jennie Christie commences her
schol Monday April l. She will board at
home.
Minnie Jacobs is visiting at her brother s
in Serena this week.
Do not forget the Thomas lecture Saturday
evening March 30.
Mrs. VIM. Conard Of Ransom, visited some
of her relatives in this vicinity, the first OF
the week. She returned Monday,
WIN. Sinclair went to Morris Sunday
Frank Whitmore went to Indiana to at
tend the funeral Of his brother the first par
of the week.
LAUREL Hubert is breaking colt for Dir
Jacobs.
Ella Christie is at home this week.
Harry Campbell is working for Joe Hall.
Edna Durkees school commences next
Monday. She will board at Mr.. Pettcord 8.
While Mrs, Lawrence with her son and
daughter were coming from Ottawa Friday.
the horse became frightened and ran quite a
distance. The occupants were thrown from
the buggy. but fortunately no damage was
done.
Willie Pool is working for his cousin
George Pool
Miss Mary Campbell is visiting at her
brothers. in Earlvile.
Mr.. Thomas Belrose Of Wedron, is paper
ing the basement Of the Bend church.
UNKNOWN
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From Walthaill.

wALrHAM, March 25-Tbe roads are in
very fine condition, and the farmers are
nearly all fully engaged in preparing for
their spring work. Nearly all in this
neighborhood have their wheat sown, and
quite q number have sown their oats. II is
believed there will be about ten thousand
acres Of small grain sown in Waltham town
ship this spring, and If the weather contin'
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North Rutland Items.

NORTH RUTLAND, March 29.-Mrs. +. Par,
rott and Mary Conard spent Sunday in
Worthwhile among relatives and friends.
Fannie DEEMS, of Kankakee, spent Tues
day in North Rutland among friends.
VIM. Debolt, of Henderson county, is Wis.
ting relatives in Rutland.
We see the boys with fish two to three
inches long. The boys say they are excel
lent
There WAS party one night of this week
at Mr.. Enix's, and quite a good crowd in
attendance. All enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely, Fred McMiohael played flip sc
hard that il made his mustache curl
Jeff Mclaughlin thought spring had
opened, so he shaved his upper lip, Som,
thought him young priest.
Go where you will, you will see yOunl
chickens.
Oh. Christman will make his weekly
visits among the farmers paying high prices
for produce and selling groceries cheap.
Virg Conard has been Ottawa this weel
helping clean streets.
School will open in district No. 2 on Mon
day next, Etna Durkee, teacher.
Laura Conard will again try her HAND
teaching the Barns school.
Milt Peddicord is preparing to build {
barn.
Frank Debolt says he doesn't want any
more court in his-especally criminal cases
The sand boys get lots Of rest lately.
Fletcher Gibson, of Ottawa, Is going Il
spend the summer in the country near We'd
ron with his niece, Mrs. Millen.
Look out for the cold weather that is com
ing. Do not build air castles or carry tn
sitting'room stove out TO the clubhouse.
Say, boys, where was the fox { hase' Al
we see of it was The men chasing one an
other. Tom NaDermo;t took the cake
Cars IN would bl1sh be nd tau ears TO sc
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Ransom Items,


RANSOM, March 2S.--Mrs. s. l.. Brown is
very sick, having caught cold after recover
ing from severe sore throat.
Walter Smally is on the sick list, but is
con Observation-Disclosures.
Thomas Garvin has left home and is work
| ing for John Corbett.
Misses Mary and Katie Ryan are visiting
relatives in Pontiac.
Mr.. weber purchased house and lot
from H. X Richard,
School Supervisor Stockdale was in Ran.
som experimenting the sales of town lots
Twenty-Five lots we're sold. This will he
known as the fourth addition to Ransom.
Those wishing TO buy lots can call on NJ. }.
Lane, s. Il. Il. 81, II. 5.
August Kishart has the contrac, to build
Michael Devin's house for 81 300.
The carpenters have begun work on the
new grain elevator east of the stock yards.
The builders are Ed Summers and Scott
Pierce.
MIR. Johnson, of Marseilles, Is building a
large smokestack for j. r. Robertson.
Some persons think Mr.. Roberson's brick
are not first class. Those who are Of that
opinion would do we'll to call and examine
the quality and also hear what Mr.. johnson
says of them. He has built large house
for Mrs Dickerson from the same brick.
G. NJ. Moore is putting up a new city
scales having sold the old ones to John
Wormley.
James wilkinson has returned home to
visit relatives and friends. He intends to
90 to Washington Territory.
Ian hoe rpnunl IN Rananm Ilia
son John Is working for II. F. Jones.
Our tenor has moved to the third add to
Ransom.
George Kestinger has two helpers. one in
wood and the other in iron. Repairs can be
done in short tine.
Candidates for Office are plenty. The sue.
cessful one will tell you next week.
James ". Transeau wears u big smile just
because its Oh eight pound boy. Mother
and child are doing well. ID.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

infant mind The rug depicted in the cut is
of heavy gray flannel with animals outlined
on it in red and blue working cotton; the
edges are pinlled, and underneath is fastened
q pinked out band of red flannel to give
pretty contrasting finish.
The above is a serviceable rug, but perhaps
even a greater success and more sure to
catch the baby's eye," are rugs made of
coarse brown or gray linen, with the forms
of animals cut out in sateens of different
colors and fastened to the linen in buttonhole
stitch. The rugs are bound with red braid.
More striking still is a specimen in Turkey
red, two yards square and simply hemmed
around the edges. On this vivid foundation
is fixed, in the center, a large white muslin
elephant; scattered around at intervals are
dogs, cats, horses, camels, rabbits and other
representatives of animal kind. The whole
thing washes well FASTING on the pictures
is sometimes tried as a saving of labor, but
baby's busy fingers soon fray out the edges
and buttonholing pays better, especially as
it need not be closely done.
Mothers and nurses at their wits end to
quiet restless youngster find it great helE
to put him down upon the floor on one oil
these ''rnenagerie blankets" as they are
| sometimes called, and let him anuse himself
by tracing out the various animals, apastim'
! to which he will return at intervals with al
unfailing zest and pleasure delightful to be
! hold
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
RrrARpATIoN INDICATOR

: The Indicator consists of 4 tube with up
turned ends, arranged horizontally in the cab
q car. the axis OF the tube being parallel
with tise direction in which the train is to
move. This tube contains mercury, which,
as tie train starts or stops, shows difference
Of Level IN the upturned ends of the tube, gov
erued by the rapidity OF the starting or stop
ping, the change of momentum being proper.
Eonal to the impulse producing it. Each
end Of the tube is provided with freely
moving piston, which rests upon the surface
Of the mercury These pistons are attached
to an ERIN which is pivoted in the center, the
pistons exactly balancing each other. At
tncshed to an extension of this arm is bevel
eeared sector, which meshes into pinion con-
Dected with the pointer on the dial plate
When the train is at rest or moving at uni
form speed, the pointer remains at zero on
the dial; but when starting up or slowing
down the pointer moves around the DIAL to
she right or the left, a distance proportional
70 the rnpidity of the starting or the stop
ping. Among the advantages claimed are:
Is shows the engineer at any instant the effect
Of the brakes upon the wheels, and enables
fGm 10 retard the train uniformly, regardless
Of the condition Of the track or Of the all
PRESSURE; it economies the air and prevents
an undue shock or strain on the brake rig
ging or the car body, and it enables the en-
gineer to apply the brakes gradually and
with increasing effect until the train il
brought to rest. The indicator is manufac
tEred at Troy, n. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

the open ground, roofing in pots under bell
glass or similar arrangement of glass is the
surer and speedier method for cuttings of
Bourbon, Noisette and tea roses. Hybrid
perpetual and moss roses are more difficult to
strike, and an authority on the subject states
that they cannot be successfully propagated
without some provision for bottom heat, such
as the professional florist applies in propagat-
ing houses.
To make cuttings of geraniums, verbenas,
carnations, heliotrope, lantanas or any plants
usually propagated by this means, the fol-
lowing plan is recommended by forist:
Take pan at least three inches deep-the cir
conference may be as large as you wish
fill to within one-half inch Of the top with
sand. The cuttings are to be inserted in the
sand, which is made very wet, of the con-
sistency of mud The pan should then be
placed where it will receive the full light of
the sun, which will not injure the plant in
the least, provided the sand is kept constant
ly wet, being careful never to allow it to be-
come dry for a moment, otherwise the plants
will be lost No drainage from the pan is
necessary as the atmosphere will evaporate
the water fast enough to prevent any staSna-
ton during the brief time required for the
cuttings to take root. A solution made by
soaking tobacco stems in water and sprayed
over the plants will prevent the little green
aphis or plant lice.
If mildew appears on roIa 1NneE, dust them
well with sulphur.
The use of soapsuds and q brush Is an effec-
tive remedy for scale bug on ivies-
A little white hellebore powder stirred into
water and sprinkled upon them at evening
will usually keep rose bushes free from insect
enemies. One who has tried it says that
nothing, not excepting hellebore, Paris green,
ETC., viii destroy slugs on rose bushes as well
ms wood ashes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
Something New in Photography.

An important discovery in photography
WIS recently demonstrated before the Society
q Amateur Photographers in New York.
This is transparent, flexible film, possessing
all the qualities of a sensitive plate and SO
thin that it may be rolled up and large
quantity carried in very small space. 1t
takes the place of glass plates, which are
heavy, bulky and subject to breakage. The
demonstration was given by Mr.. Gus D. Mil
burn, who is a member of the society. He
showed the films, which are as thin as note
paper and have polished surface like cellu-
inid. The negatives were as clear as though
they were taken on glass and the finished
photographs were excellent. The backing OF
Tho film Is compound of nitro-cellulose and
eamphor, and is impervious to water and
unaffected by the chemicals used in develop
neut The new article requires no change
N the method Of operation, except that the
ulate holders in the camsra are replaced by a
roll holder
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
Rireniaee Decoration.

A housewife says: Ny plan of decorating
fireplace is to have a couple Of wooden
shelves the width OF the CRATE, one lower
than the other, on which 1 place plants in
pots, putting small ones in ornamental pots
around. They look fresh and charming If
well attended to. The easiest thing is cur
tain drawn in front of the CRATE laid ready
for lighting on cold day, or a bamboo
frame or other screen put in front Hallway;
think it a good plan to alter the arrangement
of your rooms from time to time, and thu
can be brought about by placing a double
leaved screen across the fireplace and the
writing table in front of that, ignoring the
frenlace altogether in the summer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
west india oucumber preserve.

Take large cucumbers that are beginning
TO turn white at the tips. Put them into a
jar with strong brine, cover with vines and
keep in a warm place till they begin to turn
yellow; then wash them, put them into alum
and water, cover with grape leaves and boil
till they look green. Leave them In the
water till cold, then quarter and remove the
seeds. Next let them lie in cold water for
three days, changing the water twice day.
With half cup of water and half an ounce
of bruised ginger to each pound of sugar
make boiling sirup, skim free from scum
and add the juice and zest Of lemon for
each pound of sugar. Pour the sirup on the
cucumbers, let it stand two days, drain 1t off
and rebol it, adding more sugar. When it
is poured on the cucumbers for the last time
add spoonful of West India rum to each
pint Of strip, or, if preferred, spoonful OF
very strong tea and the zeSt of an orange.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

A clever continuance for the nursery is q
''crawling rug" to be spread upon the floor,
which protects the baby's clothes and affords
Mt the same time endless entertainment TO the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
Leaf spot Dlsease Of the ,rapIe.

A fungus. Commonly known as leaf spot
which attacks the leaves of maple trees, es-
peciaIy those belonging to the silver leayea
SDecies, has become very widespread IN TINS
country. The disease is notably severe where
a number of trees are grown together, as in q
grove or nursery. It makes its appearance
IN May in form Of small blacklist, more or
less circular spots, which rapidly increase IN
size and often finally run together, forming
large irregular patch.
No line Of treatment has yet been thor
ouqhly tested for this disease, but the chief
Of the section of vegetable pathology at
washington, D. c., makes the following sug-
geStions;
Since the fungus lives over winter In the
leaves it is obvious that a source of infection
will be removed if these are collected in the
autumn and burned or buried before they
are scattered by the wind. In nurseries
where the trees are small it is probable that
good results will follow the application OF
some fungicids which, interpreting between
the surface of the young leaves and the spores
which may fail upon them, will prevent the
termination Of the latter or destroy their
fyern tubes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

Try Angel Bros new lumber yard, State
road. Telephone 43S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

When nickel plating becomes dull it may
be polished with jewelers. rouge and lard oil,
or fresh Lard applied with piece of chamois
leather. Rub the parts, using as little of the
mixture as possible, and wipeof with a clean,
slightly oiled rag, or some cotton waste. In
many cases, perhaps in most, no preparation
Is needed to clean or polish nickel, simple
rubbing with chanois siohs or very soft cot
ton being all that is required.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
A Good Hair Cleanser.

The German women, who are renowned for
their abundant and beautiful tresses, are said
10 make much uss of camphor as hair wash
Borax is a favorite with many ladies who
shampoo themselves, and the two ingredients
together make one of the best OF home prepa-
rations for cleansing the hair and preventing
dandruff. One ounce each of pulverized
borax and gum camphor broken in small
pieces should be dissolved in pint of boiling
water Bottle this, and at each time OF using
strain a small portion into an equal quantity
of soft water. Rub it into the scalp with the
hands or bit of sponge Rinse the hair and
head with soft water.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04

Doubtless a solution ma1s by dissoiVlnG
half an ounce Of sulphuret of potassium TO
one Gallon of water will be found as cheap
and Efficient as any for the application The
solution should be applied to the foliage oy
means of a force pump having nozzle OIL
fine aperture, such as the Riley Cyclone" or
Nixon Climax" which win distribute the
liquid in a fine spray. The first application
should be made about the time the leaves are
two-thirds grown, repeating the operation
every three or four weeks if the season IS wet.
In nurseries j: would be well to select new
sites for plantations Of young trees as often
as possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
SCIENCES PROGRESS.
A Description Of the RetardatiOn
Indicator.
HOW TO POLISH NICKEL PLATING.
Semethlng New in Photography - How to
Propagate Some Of the Most
Popular Plants.

Araoads retardation indicator, shown in
The accompanying reprint from Science, is
"a apparatus intended to be placed in the cab
q locomotive for indicating the relative
measure Of resistance excited by the air
brakes when arresting the momentum of the
train. Ii Is claimed that by its use the per.
soa oPaating the brakes may be enabled to
so regulate the steam, OF air pressure, applied
to the braces as to prevent too rapid stop
page Of tae train and the consequent discom-
fogt 10 the passengers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-09-04
AL AROUND The HOUSE.

Floral Notes-HOw 70 Propagate Some Of
the Most Popular Plants.
The Eover of flowers is now interested In tn
GreaGing her stock as well as keeping them IN
8 healthy condition, preparatory to winter:
In regard to roses it may be said that willle
some Of the hardy roses can be propagated IN