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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-05-11
North Rutland RIpples.

NoRrH RurLASp, May l0-Dry times.
Hanging May baskets 10 all the go. Some
of the baskets are very dainty, containing a
sweet verse composed and delivered by a
buxom young lady; while others are as large
and heavy as a wagon box filled with pork
ers.
Thursday night one of our highly respect
ed neighbors was disturbed by some We'd
ron hoodlums who drove into the barn yard
TO be sure they were there, while one got
out and went onto the porch and yelled and
souealed; but he did not remain there long,
for he did not like the bar of iron he saw IN
the hosts hand. The party was identified,
80 there may be more fun for the boys.
There is q fellow not far away who seems
to be troubled with insomnia. Some time
ago he got up at midnight, hitched up his
team and took drive. lie drove very slow
past McMichael's, then stopped while
near Mrs. Parrett's, because the dog made a
noise, then turned south, driving slow until
he reached D. Trenary's corn crib. After
resting a while he moved on south at lively
rate. Now, MIR. Sleepwake, you had better
not dive that way again, as you may be
| followed home.
If n hen and half lays an egg and halt
in day and half, how many will six hens
| lay in seven days:
We understand that j. jake killed wild
ferocious animal near Wedron last Sunday
It seems to be stranger in these woods, as
no one who saw the animal know what to
call it. 1t may be the same one that tackled
f. Enix last winter.
s. V. jenkins, of Anita, Iowa, is spending
few days with friends in North Rutland.
We understand that Mr. and Mrs Stretch,
the holiness band, will talk to the people OF
WeirOn tonight. IAN.
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Farm Ridge Fancies.

FARM RIDGE, May Gth,-The frosts of
the past week have done considerable In
Jury 10 gardens and fruit. Corn planting
is progressing rapidly; the ground being
in fine condition.
The school had pleasant little enter
tainment at the hall on Tuesday evening.
There were addresses by Rev. III. lleis-
ter and Mr.. Baldwin, with music, recita-
tions, &c.
The dance Friday evening was very
pleasant, but not crowded.
John Riley received $l3l.0O back pay
from the government last week.
There is considerable talk about mad
dogs A Child Is said to have been bitten
by one last week in the southeastern part
OF the town. GOSHEN,
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Some Utica Notes.

UTICA, May 8. Rebuilding the burnt dis''
tricl is progressing very slowly, though it IS
hoped that in the near future active work
will begin
The new village board met this week 4,
and, among other things were met with the
question OF the repayment Of loan of 81 600
made the old board by the La Sale bank
When the old board attempted to provide
last year for the tax !evy they went at the
job like bull in a china shop, and, ignoring
the Law, passed the tax ordinance and levied
the tax ut the same meeting. Then the
chairman rushed off 10 La Sale and made
the loan, now the cause Of wOrriment-by
Brown Of the bank, especially. The tax
levy being illegally made, and the tax itself
in excess Of the amount authorized by law,
number of tax payers got an injunction,
and in consequence little tax was collected,
and az a result the treasury has been empty
now for many moons, and what work has
been doing in the town has had more glory
than cash as its reward The shortage was
the more keenly felt in that there was no
revenue from licenses az formerly, throwing
much needed cash into the treasury Mt OPP
perfume times. Now that license money is
about to come in, the La Sale creditor is
anxious to have it appropriated to the re.
payment of his loan but the long Fering
citizens. unprotec ed by police and annoyed
by the festive and ubiquitous hog want the
expected cash to be used for public improve
ments and in keeping up some show Of
police force, and such like. AT the meeting
the first of the week, the matter was dis
cussed but postponed until later meeting
for final action.
The Cemetery Association is in a predica-
ment resulting from the burning of the
record books of the Association. They were
deposited with gentleman having fire
proof safe which carried his own books
through the fire in good shape. 1t was
supposed he had them in this safe but 1t
turns out that they held down the loose end
OF shelf and went up into smoke when the
fire struck us.
1t is little early, but the picnic is begin.
ming to ripen, and few more days Of this
weather will open up business at Starved
Rock in good shape. EXTRA.
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COUNTY NEWS.
A Straw Binder Wanted.

To nhom IL may concern; The STATE
Grange of Illinois, through Us Executive
Committee, hereby offers Ten Ihousa"d
Dollars 20 be paid 10 any one VINO "ili IN
vent machine or device to attach 10 reap
ers that will bind wheat and oats VIII
straw. .,.,,.
Said device may work and twist It's stra"
direct from the reaper on II mny be sep
arnte machine that will twist rs straw AnG
wind on large spools by thc farmer aud
set In place in the reaper when Wah'S"
Said money 10 be paid as soon as the dt-
vice is proven 10 be success. Shoula
more than one person claim the above
$4,000 on his Invention the committee
reserve the right to choose the one that tt
them seems most practical The said
patent 10 he issued for the use and bench
of the Illinois State Grange, and legally
transferred by the said patfntee.
This offer holds good until July s, 1889
j. NJ. THOMPSON,
Master III. State Grange, Joliet ILL.,
JOLIET, H., May 8, 1888
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West Serena DoinGs

WEST SERENA, May 9.-lt has been very
warm this week and the farmers are wish
ing for rain,
George Lewis went to Morris Wednes,
day
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Hall have fine boy
at their home.
Mr. Peterson's neices from the west left
for their home last Tuesday
VIII Conard, of Ransom, spent a day
with mis- relatives in this vicinity the tlrst
Of the week
The dance which was given at MIR. War
ren's Tuesday evening was quite largely
attended, and good time enjoyed by all
Some of the plank road boys hung a
May basket ut Mr.. Peterson's Monday
evening,
The Changers held nice meeting Sat-
urday evening, and four names were sent
In for membership and were accepted.
MIR. and Mrs. Stretch, of the Holiness
Band will hold meeting in the Wedron
school house Friday and Saturday even~
ings, and In the West Serena church Sun
day evening. They no doubt will draw a
large crowd.
II is reported that Ed. Whitmore has
learned new trade, that OF crow shooting
We do not know how true II Is.
Do not forget the Thomas lecture-May
18th.
As there was very small attendance al
Sunday school last Sunday, the teachers
we're not chosen for the coming year. The
other officers were elected.
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Dtd Smell Shoot?

Charles Mallory and D. NJ. Smell, farmers
living in the town of Deer Park, became in
volyed in a warm dispute the other week
about the right of Mallory to pass through
Snell's field or through a lane between the
farms, and in consequence had hot words,
Smell finally forbidding Smell the privilege
of his land. On Saturday last Mallory made
q complaint against Smell for using obscene
and abusive language toward him, and the
breach between the men was considerably
widened.
While Mallory and two of his neighbors
we're seated in his kitchen on Saturday
night talking about current matters, shot
was heard and bullet buried itself in the
window SILL 1t was evidently intended for
Mallory as he was seated at the window,
and had the ball gone an inch higher it
would have struck him in the side in dam
gerous proximity TO the heart. Mallory
and his friends were too much frightened to
investigate the affair and it was not until
next day that the ball was dug out OF the
SILL The course of the ball indicates that it
had been fred from behind a small tree,
about thirty feet from the window, though
no footprints distinct enough to form evi
dence were discovered. Smell was at once
suspected, and warrant issued for his ar
rest. A hearing was had before Squire
Weeks on Wedn esday afternoon, and Smell,
being unable to prove an abb, was bound
over to the grand jury in $1,000 bonds for
assault with intent to murder. He furnished
bail on Thursday. The affair has caused a
sensation in the neighboahood. It is fair to
say that MIR. Smell, who has lived in the
neighborhood for many years, has always
had an excellent reputation.
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From WaIthan.


wALrnAM, May lO.--The roads are in
fine condition now and the girls are begin
ing to cheer up little. They are praying
for the moonlight picnics to commence.
The farmers are all busy planting corn,
and If the weather continues as fine as it
has been for the past two or three weeks,
they will be about oil through, soon.
Hanging May baskets is all the rage,
new, in Waltham. Doc. Percy received the
first one around here, this season, asking
him to take his choice, written twice in
very fine letters. Doc. says he will give five
dollars to find out who the two ladies are
that hung the baskets, as he is very much
stuck on the writing.
Paul Harmon is on the sick list this week
The Percy Bros. sold ten head Of very
fancy cattle last week to some Chicago firm,
for which they received good price.
Miss Kate Gilligan commenced teaching
the young idea in District No. last Mon
day, and all the boys regret that she is not
boarding in the district. They say that this
thing of teacher boarding.home when she
does not live in the district is played out.
Albert Hagenbaugh is boring well for
John Hanley this week.
Messrs. Grinderson and Jamison, were
the guests of Miss Lizzie Kinnegar last Sat
urday and Sunday Success, boys.
Mrs. John Aubrey returned from Chicago
last week, and we are much pleased to hear
that her health has greatly improved.
The friends Of Mr.. Peter Carpenter of
Prairie Center will be much pleased to learn
that he drew $4,000 last week from the
Louisiana lottery. Mr.. Carpenter has been
threatening to quit buying tickets for some
time, but since he drew the lucky number,
he thinks he will try il while longer.
Joseph Devine sold a very fine Norman
mare last week for $3.50.
Estrayed or stolen-a bran new plug hat.
Any one returning the same to Fred Gun
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Seneca Matters.

Dan Harvey will recuperate in Henry
for the ensuing two weeks.
Burt Waterman has returned TO Seneca.
Ella Hayns, of Ottawa, spent portion OF
the week the guest of Mrs. j. B. Brown.
Who stole dat ham! Walla Ellis lost
beautiful ham last week. Ahem.
MIR, Horsley Is the most successful fish
erman in Seneca. He caught a boat load
last week.
The Lawn Tennis Club are ready. They
are tulip equipped to face any club In the
state.
Subscribe for the FREE TRADER.
N. J. Rulison is identifying his fine
residence by adding bay window. When
completed this will certainly make an ele'
giant appearance.
Mr.. Thos. Megher, of Kinsman, and Miss
Kate Mallaney, of Sedeca, were married on
Monday at st. Patrick's church, Kew.
Father Melgrew officiating. Mr.. John
Hennessey and Miss Nora Taylor ably
assisted the bride and groom. MIR. and
Mrs. Megher have a wide acquaintance In
Seneca who will wish them prosperity
through life. They will reside in kins-
man, where the groom Is actively engaged
in the dry goods business,
Our merchants report trade as being
very fair at this season of the year, and the
indications are there will be an excellent
summer trade.
On Thursday Mr.. Gotthard Brusacha
and Mrs Bertha Bretog were united In
marriage, Rev. Won Schank officiating. In
the evening very pleasant reception was
given az their residence on Madison street,
where delightful time was had by those
present VAL AND Ed.
Ice Cream-Go TO the candy kitchen
Saturday and Sunday and get the finest Ice
cream Ia the city.
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Ierson's barber shop will be literally re-

derson's barber shop will be literally re-
warded
james Nicholson spent few days in our
town last week. The girls all say jim is a
splendid fellow. Come agaia, jim
WIN. Hunter has just finished planting
twelve acres of potatoas. Mr. Hunter thinks
if the season is favorable, and there are not
too many bugs, lie will have potatoes enough
to supply Uuca and Ottawa, after having
enough for his own use. OLD SLsUTn.
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Miss 4. D. BRADY,
The Leading Milliner

Miss Brady has returned from
the great Eastern fashion CENTER
and following her return were
box upon box of the choicest
gems of cultured taste.
Although the most elegant OF
Partisan Shapes and Trimmings
are we'll and most satisfactorily
represented in her immense stock
she has devoted the great bulk OF
her display accommodation to thd
lower priced Hat, to suit the NOT
too heavy purse.
Miss Brady has 500 Trimmed
Hats at soc. $50 Trimmed and
Untrimmed Hats at dollar, and
a thousand Hats at dollar TWEEN
ty-hve to four dollars, and SIX
hundred Of a higher price.
The stock is divided into La
dies, Misses and Children's wear
No shoddy goods are in stock
only the new and fresh.
MISS A. D. BRADY,
Madison ST., opp. Court House.
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The La Sale Co. Medical Society convenes
at Ottawa the second Tuesday, the l4th of
May, at the court house. Regular rhysi'
clans in adjoining counties are earnestly in
vited to attend the meeting, and unite with
the society. Visiting physicians will re-
eeive the same warm hospitality as hereto
fore. John J. TAYLOR, Sec.
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Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellsworth of Farm
Ridge desire 10 extend their thanks TO the
many kind friends who assisted In the re-
covery OF the body Of their son, Lewis f.,
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from the watery grave at Marseilles, and
he interment of the same In the cemetery
AZ Deer Park They duly appreciate all
the acts of kindness rendered by their
sympsthizng friends, and take this oppor-
tunity of acknowledging the same.
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Little Jimmie Walker, Of ia ckson street
was seriously hooked by a wild cow on We'd
nesday while playing on the sidewalk in
front of his home.
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the Alex VI Alcom farm in Earl lost year.
Now Mrs. Alcom and Samuel are residing
somewhcre-they did not leave their ad
dress. Mr. Alcom is out a wife and $40.
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The little village OF Leland isteeming with
sneak thieves. Petit theveries are weekly
occurrences.
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The good looking farm hand has been at
IL again. Sam Metchner was "hand' at
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-26
LIGHT FLASHES.

The musical union has rehearsal
tonight.
Turner'S and their ladies bowled
at their hall last night.
Mission Hose Company drilled on
Presa street last night.
The new floor of the Navarro
street bridge is being laid.
Mrs. c. Roggis has been issued
building permit by the Mayor for
cockpit, northwest corner Of East and
Monterey street, Second ward.
When Mission hose company test
ed the fire hydrants on Presa street
last night several were found to be
inefficient.
1t is about time those ponds in
front of ScholZ's saloon on Alamo
street, were filled in or drained.
Green scum has formed over them.
Mr.. Shacklett's horse and buggy
were nearly swept away in the river
above the old LauX mill about l:3O
last night. The horse was driven in
the river at Pecan street.
That Roman punch, prepared by
Herman and John, of the Menger bar
last night, was much complimented
by the doctors.
"A pair of pants were stolen from
Joske Brothers store yesterday, and
the sneak thief was afterwards caught
in the river where he was trying to
hide, only his head being above the
water.
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For the Workingman.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Intorma-
ton has reached the state department
that the Swiss government has in
vited the European manufacturing
states to send representatives. to a
conference in the interest of the work.
ing classes, to be held at Bern, next
December.
Cover My Defenceless Head"
So sang the woman without a sun
shade. Wolfson heard and answered
by bringing a lot of parasols into San
Antonio that astOnishes the old
est inhabitant. Call and see
them and ask one of his sales
women to explain the beauty of a
paragon frame" and the convenience
of one of those novel detachable han
dies, which you can take off as man
does cork leg and stow away in your
trunk. Ladies will find WOlfson' s
parasol department fully stocked with
all the latest and best. st
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"Cover Ny Defenceless Head. !"
To Dislodge the Enemy,

When it takes the form of disease Of the kid.
ncys or bladder, is a task well nigh impOSsib {
OF accomplishment. Renal and vesiCNl NAL
aides are more obstinate Than any others.
Cnunteract. therefore. the earliest Indications
OF inactivity Os the many organs with Hos.
letters Stomach BitterS, which possesses,
among other excellent qualities, these of an
efficient diuretic. The degree Of stimulation
apparent from its use reaches, hut never goes
beyond, the bounds of safety. II invigOrates
always never irritates. Bright's disease
diabetes. catarrh of the bladd@. are diseases
successfully cOmbatted in taeir incpiency
with this benign medical Stimulant and tonic
Besides reinforcing and regulating the kid
neys and bladder. the Bitters is a specific for
fever and ague, constipation and dys-
pepSia. 4.26-St
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No Big Hea

For the man who drinks the new
City X X X Pearl Beer, for the simple
reason that it is pure, made of the best
with the most improved
and under the direction of
ard practical men, and
needs no injurious doctoring to pre-
serve it in this climate. Try it, and
be convinced. If
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"Ail Are Agreed"

That an honest straight forward
business policy is the surest road to
Ragland & Co.'s City drug store is
destined to continue as the leading
pharmacy Of San Antonio. The name
is a guarantee of accuracy and stand
ard quality in drugs and pharmaceu-
ticals. 4-23-tf
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PROGRESSi

1t is very important IN this age of
vast material progress that remedy
be pleasing to the taste and to the
eye, easily taken, acceptable to the
stomach and healthy in its nature and
effects. Possessing these qualities,
Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laXa-
tive and most gentle duretic known.
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Take the RaSt

The San Antonio Brewing Co.'s
X celebrated beer is now on tap
at the principal saloons and is really
the best ever sold in the city. Try it
AND, you will be pleased. for it recon-
Mends itself, because it is pure and
invigorating tonic. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-26
CAUTION TO MOTHERS

Every mother is cautioned against giving
her child jaudanum or paregOric; il creates an
unnatural craving for Stimulants which kills
the mind or the child. Acker's Baby Soother
is specially prepared to benefit children and
cure their pains. 1t is harmless and contains
no Opium or Morphine. Sold by Ragland &
Co., 90
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PEOPLE EVERYWHERE

Confirm our statement when we say that OK
ers English Remedy is in every way superior
to any and all other preparations for the
Throat and Lungs. In WhoOping Cough and
Group it is magic and relieves at once. We Of
fer you a sample bottle free. Remember this
Remedy is sold by
~ RAGLAND & Co.
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Opera House Confectionery.

Harnisch and Baer have opened
their Opera House Confectionery. 1t is
the hamdsomest ami most complete in
the south. they cordially invite their
friends and patrons to call. 4-23-tf
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CITY, Bill Distributor.

If you want your printed matter
we'll and judiciously distributed, en-
gage John G. Rivers; office at Rische's
BOttling Works, or at Washington
theatre. 4-23-tf
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DIR. j. C. Groom,

Texas agent for Buchanan & Co.'S
Ozonized Germicide Medicines. Office
Alb Houston street, San Antonio.
ESy%Private diseases a speciality. 81
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Patent Leather

tip Oxfords ties for ladies at
4-1S-tf JOHN X. BERETTA & Co.'S
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Died.,

Today at II o'clock noon, Mr.. A. J.
B. Abbey, aged 90 years. Funeral at
4 p. IN. Sunday from house, No. 407
Poplar street. 4-26-lt
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Everything New

In hats for spring.
3-23-tf PANCOAST d Son.
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Dzy- Bear in mind that Frank j. Bel
tel keeps builders hardware and lum-
Der, at the International and Great
Northern depot. 9-l1-1y
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For Tall or Short Men
Clothing to suit them all.
3-23-tf PANCoAsT & Son.
In Sc son,

Drop in and examine our handsome
line of gents light weight coats anC
vests for summer wear.
4-lS-tf JOHN X. BERETTA 81 Co.
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Shirts In Erench

Flannels, and all styles of white
goods, from one dollar up.
3-23-tf PANCOAST & Son.
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A Beautiful Easter GIFT.

Scott & Bovine, manufacturers of the
well-known ScOtt's Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil, offer most beautiful Easter
gift-composed of eightartistic studies
of Birds and Flowers, put up in port
folio-wOrth at least $500, for % cents.
On receipt of above in stamps, it will
be mailed at once. 80 =,
SCOTT & BOVINE,
4-6-2m 1872 South Fifth Ave-, NY,
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All stylish Spring colors Many novelty sung
featu of on
Spring and Summer SO

n
Rich China silk
Pestleys
Courtauld's English
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PalnnettO Feb. BUggy Robes

venlqtng C9Fsets eo and 81 The Celebrated
Warmers COrame Coe The flexible Coraine Buss feature
Write prices and they will be furnished by