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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-23

School closed last Friday.
Frank knecht sowed some oats last week
Lewis Freeman and James Lock 20 on thu
jury April lst
A few friends ate oysters at the p. o., OF
Monday night.
Mrs. William Patterson moved to Ottawi
on Wednesday, Mr. ?. has been in Ottawa
all winter, engaged as firemen in the fir,
proof works.
The noted event of the week was the law
suit of Adams and Woodward jim Barrett
Of Tonica, was Mr.. AS lawyer, and j. w
Valley of Farm Ridge, for Woodward Wood
ward had suit for trespass with Adams
before Valley, and Adams was fined 500
Adams Immediately sued Woodward for
threats. This was also decided against Mr.
Adams. He then got out a states warrant
and took Woodward before Squire Eschback
of Renhard Mr.. Valley who is pretty well
posted in the law, notified MIR. Eschback thai
Woodward had been once tried for the Of
Tense in question and that he could not be
brought again for trial OF course, this was
a sticker; the opposing counsel howled a
great deal and Woodward gave William
Myers as his bond and the suit went on; but
Valley conquered the Judge and made the
opposing counsel feel that il was his duty to
ask Woodward's pardon for things that he
had said about him in trying to make a
suit, Mr. Barratt also asked Adams TO max q
up with Woodward and be good friends and
neighbors, which they did.
Aug Brunsback, the officer in this case
was doing some tall searching for six hours
for Kniflin Cartwright, who was wanted as a
witness. Aug, did not get Knifln this time
for he went quietly over to Grand Ridge.
The people Of this vicinity have petitioned
the |. V. Il n. r. r, Co. to put in switch
and cattle shute at Freemans crossing one
and half miles south of the p o.
Mr.. Henry Wilsman has bought Belgian
horse and will make trips to Granville and
hack once week. He will have to take him
by train when the roads are bad for he is a
manster.
Chas. Woodwards is sick with lung fever
John and Katie Applebee will work for
Geo. Fetzer the coming season.
Samuel Briefly is still improving his house
He took out the ohimneys on the main part
and put up q large one from the cellar up
the center Of the house.
Aaron Botfman of Tonica, is working for
G. Holoott.
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WettrOn news.

WEDRoN, Mar 22.-Friday the Sth,
Fred McMichael lett on visit to Forest,
Livingston Co, where he will remain with
friends for couple of weeks. We wish
him pleasant trip and a safe return home.
The dance at Benson's was success.
Everybody had a pretty good time; the
only complaint being that the room was
too small for more than one set at time.
Mr.. Springstead was little mad the
other day, but we see smile on his face
today. Guess the danger Is over, Is It not,
f. A. s.?
Stub Is back at his old job, firing the
boiler at the sand pit When he black
est he is the happiest; at least 1t seems 30.
Charlie Davis bought boat the other
day. We suppose he will give us a boat
ride some fine day this summer.
Mr. Shrefiler, of Chicago, was down one
day last week, and said that he was going
TO put In a new engine and another boiler
this next summer. That's good; we like
to see things booming.
F. A. Springstead is fixing cistern for
Mr.. Psddicord, Rutland.
|. M. Stearns is rushing the SUMNER
came out with new hat the other day,
which Is very becoming to him.
Mr.. Hinkley, our new station agent, says
he thinks he can worry 1t out for two
weeks, but no longer.
Dave Bigford has got nice pile of wood
this week.
Mrs. Anna Hathaway had one Of her bad
spells the other day.
Lock your chicken houses now, for there
was chicken seen walking through town
the other night under a mans arm.
The weather Is very fine now and the
farmers are commencing to sow oats. Don't
be trying TO hurry the spring, boys, or you
may make mistake.
Alvin Patten has given up leaving here
on account of there not being money suf-
ticient here for him and will work for K.
Belrose the coming season.
Our new agent at the depot Is doing
finely. We wish him pleasant time
while he Is here.
Our correspondent will soon leave here
for the summer, but We will Try and re.
member what happens while In her alb
sence. Miss BLISS.
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wsdron news.

WEDRoN, March Give are having de-
lightful spring weather now, and the farmers
have commenced their string work.
Mark Brafet, our depot agent, Is off on a
two week rest.
Mr.. NJ. Trumbo is erecting a telephone
from his place to Mr.. +. Trumbo's We
presume some one is going TO talk.
Mr.. Jace Hall was home few days ago on
a short visit.
Mr. J. NJ. Debolt is hauling posts to rake
improvements on his farm by having a new
fence.
Miss Elite Parr, OF Seneca, was visiting
Mrs. A. 8 Henderson last week.
Miss Jessie Lillis' school closed last Tues
day.
Mack Hayes works for C. w. Ballou this
spring,
Miss May Hobert visited Mrs. Geo De
bolt on last Thursday. Glad to see you il
Wedron again.
Mr.. ana Mrs. s. d. Atwood, Of Ottawa,
were the guests fMr. and Mrs. c. w. Bsllou,
on last Thursday. MosEs.
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FREEDOM, March 22,-The weather has
has been 30 fine the past week that some OF
the farmers have been sowing wheat.
Quite number of our young folks
called on Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Hall Tues
day night of last week.
James Leason has moved his family &c
Ottawa.
George Miller spent part of last week In
Chicago.
h John Dominy's moustach is visible al
1890 a. m.
A. N Porter of Ottawa called on few
friends in these parts this week.
Daniel Arenstein has "got q move" on
himself this last week husking corn.
y II. Pool and w. Bradshaw have been
breaking colts this week.
Will Parr has painted his new fence.
A. Il. fuckers wood pile Is growing
larger of late.
Frank Roberts, Of Ottawa, spent this
week at home.
Alfred Whitmore has fine horse for
sale.
p. Collins fine driver died last week.
VIII Greenlees Is building a new fence
around his fish pond.
The young folks met at Mr.. Alfn Whit
mores this week to practice singing, 1,
being the last meeting for some time.
Miss Carey Howard will teach the Miller
school this summer.
Mancil Hubert has giyed up his notion
OF keeping batch this summer.
Daniel Arsnston says he would like &c
know who II was that set fire TO his Wagon
down In the road.
TT. Collins has rented his mothers
farm for this coming year.
A very pleasant party occurred at the
residence of Mrs. Hurlburt on "Wednesday
evening Of last week.
Mr.. @. Clark has recured the services OF
Cal Cristy for the season to come. We
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-23
Ransom DOings.

RANSOM, March 2l.-N Mcintyre
shipped a car load OF cattle on Tuesday
the Goth. James Stephens shipped a car
load of steers on the same date.
w II Conard and William Baker shipped
a carload of hogs and cattle on the 18th.
8 CleaOne, car Of hogs.
RI Robinson has put about $500 work
OF repairing on his large tile factory. He
will burn brick and tile by crude oil, hav-
Ing purchased an oil burning furnace. He
has large contracts for brick and tile for
the coming season.
George Afford has commenced to tile
with q good support. Lyn u Birge are his
right and left bowers, and he, George, Ia
the ace. Well, George is q hustler with
spade and q shovel.
We are pleased to note that Frank Bowl
was seen In Ransom again. Frank was
laid up for some months with broken
foot
Oh, say, viii, did you kick steer with
your right foot when shipping a carload OF
beefers to Chicago! Dame Rumor says
you did.
j. w. Huett was In Ransom the first OF
the week.
John Leahr. of Grand Ridge, was In our
burg for few days last week.
20. Cunninghams brothes Is paying
him visit.
Miss Dora Lane will teach In No /; Miss
Katie Ryan will teach In No. o; Mr.. Mann
and Miss Mary Ryan In No. 8; Miss Lane
will rule supreme In No a.
Mr., l.. o. Smith returned TO his home In
Geneseo.
Who will be the candidates Is the topic
Of conversation In our burg. We are at
liberty to give few names:
Supervisor, X s Smalley, W II Conard,
Alex Stevens, j w Transeau; Town Clerk,
G II Shea, J 8 Ford, w g Bruce, John
Crangle; Assessor, James Degen COllec-
tor, William f Jackson, August Birge,
James 8 Ford; Esquire, A s Wilkinson,
Philip Gehber, C A Vernon Constable,
William A Werner, John Weber, David
Mccain; Commissioner Simon Cleal ID.
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Garfield DOings.
GARFIELD. ILL.,, March 22.-Sehool closed
Monday, the 18th. Will begin again in
April. Miss Formulas, Of Ottawa, ILL.,, will
instruct the children here this summer She
comes highly recommended.
A boom has struck fairfield this week.
p. A. Jennett with his family and stock Of
goods from Streator landed here by railroad
and by wagon, and you may all look here
for the nimble nickle's safe investment.
Well, j. j., that new fence is immense; no
trouble with the chickens in the garden
when such fence interferes.
Steo. Snider & Son have shipped out car
load of binders from here this week.
8. d. Davenport, Of Chicago, and Mr., Can
ibiea, of Mendoza, are here on business.
Oats-sowing is uppermost in the farmers
mind just now. NEXT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-23

GRAND RIDGE, March 22.-Andrew HOol
Sundsyed at home.
Corban Jackson made US call ove
Sunday.
Ida Helper returned home last Monday
G. 4. Boyd returned to Munster las
saturday.
Gregg closed his school Friday of thil
week.
A gentleman from Boston Is visiting Der
Hayes and family.
Walter Dearth has been sick with fevel
for few days.
Albert Hague returned TO Iowa Friday o.
last week.
George Hook and wife have been enjoy
Ing a visit from their grand daughter.
Mrs. John Byers has been sick for the
last week, but at last accounts was not dan
gerOus.
Mrs. John Butte was with Mrs. Byers du
ring her late illness
Clark Core started last Tuesday for For.
est City, Iowa, where he will make his
future home.
Rev. Padgett and daughter we're the
guests of Rev. MOrphis the first of the
week He preached In the g. p. church
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings His daughter Is cornetist and led
the music.
Ed. Jones is permanently located at Riv-
erside, near Chicago. We are glad to note
that he has succeeded In getting such a
good position, and Will not be called here
and there as a supply Is necessarily res
quired 10 be.
Jake Lucky, late of Kansas, arrived last
Monday and will make Illinois his future
home. For the present will occupy w. A.
Dearth's house just north of Rutans's but
we are not Informed of the work he will
engage In.
James Auderson's house caught fire last
Monday, either from the chimney or loco.
connective. The damage was not great, he
seeing the blaze leiore Ii got a good start,
John Core returned from Kearney, Neb.,
last week and speaks In glowing terms of
the country. The farmers had been at
work for several days. There were great
many cattle fed In that section, and he
thought Chicago would be supplied with
stock for some time yet from the number
there and at other places on his journey.
Rev, Wood Finley preached to good
last Sundy evening, giving very instruc
James Finley don't believe in being be-
hind the times, so lately presented his
daughters, Bertha and Annie, a fine piano
Mr.. and Mrs. Bright will occupy Joe
Boyd's house, and he will board with them.
What Is the matter with Joe bestiring
himself in the line of matrimony, and save
this boarding for spell 1t gets monoto
nous after while He has the cage, now
get the bird.
Some of our church going people will
get negligent and forgetful once In a
while. On last Sunday one of the regulars
at the g. p. church drove his team up to
the hitching posts after letting the family
out at the stile, fixed the blankets, etc, but
omitted The main part, to tie the team,
Such circumstance will happan OCCASION
ally with the best of us. The team, being
used to the location, stood very quietly.
}. &. Porter receive word this week of
the death of niece who lived In Kansas
Her sister came part Of the way from Pa
with him on his late journey. The sister
will make visit here on her return to the
east Dew DROP.
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Marriage.

DEER PARK, March 20.-JAooBY-Ross.-
Married-At the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ross, on Monday
evening, March 18th, At 8 O'Clock, Rev. j
W. Saunders, pastor of the Deer Park Bap
tist church, officiating. Mr.. Frank Jscoby
Of Meriden, ILL.,, and Miss Clara Ross.
The ceremony took place in the presence
Of small company of friends and relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacoby left Tuesday morning
for Msriden, where they begin houssksep'
ing. Their many friends wish them long
and happy life. E. s. T.
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West Serena Sayings.

Miss Fannie Martin, Of Harding, who ha
been visiting Mrs. Joe Hill, has returned
home.
Tip Miller was in Chicago Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Ella Hubert entertained q number
of her friends Wednesday eve.
Mrs. Dudgeon, of Morris, returned home
Monday after spending few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. Beckwith.
p. W. Jacobs sawed woop on Wednesday
A. n. Porter made some of his friends at
the " Bend flying visit this week.
Rev Thomas. Of Evanston, will lecture at
the Bend church Saturday eve, March 80, on
the subject: " Cowboy life in the far West"
The lecture, no doubt, will be very interest
ing, and good crowd should greet him.
Frank Roberts is spending this week at
home.
Mrs. A. Whitmore will entertain the
" sing this eve.
Flora and Frank Beach spent Saturday
eve with Aggie Jacobs.
Miss Mae Miller, of Morris, is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Sinclair.
Milton Christie commenced work at Mr..
Clark's on Monday.
A number from here attended the Ottawa
dance Monday eve.
There was pleasant surprise party at Joe
Hills Tuesday eve. About eighteen were
present
Miss Carrie Howard will teach the Miller
school this spring.
Miss Whitney. who has been visiting in
this vicinity the past week, went to Morris
Tuesday.
There was musicale at Mr.. Cbristie's
eve.
A number Of the farmers have commenced
spring swork.
Mancil Hubert will board at Mr.. Simon's
this summer.
Mrs. Collins expects to move to Ottawa
this spring, and Tommie will run the farm.
Frank Beach dehorned seventy-one cattle
for Mr.. ThOrson last week.
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Conrad OF is improving his farm by max.
ing lane for the passage Of his cattle to the
pasture.
We heard some smart alexis mention the
name of Bill Nicely for supervisor.
GIPsY GIRL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-03-23

LITTLE YANKEE and CAsSADAY SUI
KY Plews at Manley Il Jordsns.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
ENGLIsH POLITICS.


Liberal- Unionists and Conservatives.
 LONDON, Sept. 1s.-Speaking at political meeting at Huddersield last evening Mr. Joseph Chamberlain predicted that the alli- ance between the liberal -unionists and con- servatives would continue until the agitation in favor of. separation of England and Ireland was killed. He thought at the time the al- liance was formed that it meant the sacrifc- ing for long time many cherished political objects, but he found that he had not been called upon to make any sacrifices. The government was carrying much liberal legis- lation through parliament. The unionist leaders had learned to work together and to trust each other.
 He agreed with the suggestion of Lord Harrington that a new national party ought to be formed, pledged to effect internal re- forms in Great Britain and Ireland and whose policy should De the maintenance ofthe unity and the strengthening of the.empire. The Gladstonians, he said, are breaking up Their center of gravity is now in their tail Their head has lost all It's directing energy The sections of the aladstonian party ars adopting political heresies and favor resist ty was formed, it's programme would be al far removed from the new doctrines of tn, ! ultra radicals as from the fossil torryism O the past He was confident that many ! Gladstonians would be glad to adhere to sucl a new party which would constitute stronl
 parliamentary power.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
WARRINGTON NOTES.

The Pension C0mmissieneFship Ten-
 dered to General George s. Merrill of
 Boston -PresIdent Harrison Scouts
 she Idea of Detective Protection.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-There is nothing new tonight in the matter of appointing a successor to Pension Commissioner Tanner. The position has been rendered General George s. Merrill of Boston, and his appoint ment is looked for tomorrow. He was Major Warmers choice for the place, but if he should for.any reason decline the appoint ment an impression prevails that Major War ner will feel impelled to take the place him. self.
 Secretary Noble said to-day in regard to the report that Acting Commissioner Smith had revoked the two orders promulgated by Commissioner Tanner, viz., requiring the testimony of but one reputable private to substantiate comrades claim instead of two, and that all pensions of less than $4 a month be re.rated without medical exami- nation, that the orders had not been revoked, The latter had been temporarily suspended by his (the secretary's) order only until the routine of the pension bureau had been re-established under 8 new head. The order is undisturbed.
 The contract for the complete construc. tion of postofice building (exclusive of heating and plumbing appsratus) at Bridge port, Conn.,, has been awarded to D. J. Ourtiss of Springfield, at his bid of $101 ,20e. Connecticut brown stone will be used in the work.
 DEER PARK, Md, Sept. 18.-President Harrison passed the first cold day of the fall in looking over pardon and respite cases. He reached no decision in the ones before him.
 The statement that he was guarded by de- tectives when leaving Washington Saturday is denied by the President. He said he never travelled more unattended and that instead of protecting himself from the G. A. R. he would turn to them for guard if he ever needed one.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
In the Mineral South.

TN the northern center of Alabama, on the main line of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georsia railroad, thirty miles south of Anniston and thirty miles east of Birmingham, lies NOTTINGHAM, the next coming city of that wonderful iron producing now building, its forests of yellow pine, its i'm m proximity to coal and It's agricultural resources, make It the most promising location In that State, and destined In the future to rival it's phenom- enal neiEhbors, Birmingham and Anniston. Many enterprises are already located there and negotia- tions are in progress for two Blast Furnaces, . Cotton and Silk Mill, Water and Electric Light Plant and many other industries. The enterprises now existing there together with those now under negotiation and the influx of population consequent thereupon, coupled with the willingness of the Not tingham Iron and Land Company to ass st any new enterprises desirous of there locating. must and will add largely to the value of Nottingham real estate, if we may judge from the example of Birmingham, whose population increased from 5000 in 1883 to 1000 in January isSs and of Annis
 from 2SO0 to 14,000. The Birmingham Land O. has paid 800 per cent per annum for the past M six years THE NOTTINGHAM IRON AND LAND COMPANY, at it's office, No. 47 Broadway, New York City, prepared to sell lots in Noting. ham. Further particnlars can be obtained Of HENRY O. PARDEE, S3S Chapel st., New Haven, Conn, who has been appointed = General len Agent for Connecticut. GEORGE WfkES, JR.,
 so i'm Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
AT PRINCETON.

The New Course Of Study-Many New
 Branches-Rlectrica Engineering.
 PRINCETON, Sept. 18.-With the opening of the college year to-day the new course of study adopted by the board of trustees last commencement goes into effect. The college year will hereafter be divided into two terms instead of three. Many new studies are pro- vided for and many of the branches hitherto taught in the upper classes are brought down to the lower years. The number of elective studies offered has been largely increased, the aim being to keep fully abreast with the progressive demands of the age. The new school of electrical engineering opens auspie. iously, and the entering class at the Scienti- 40 school will be twice as large as last year. The total number of students in the college will be the largest on record.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
Entertainments.

The attraction at Proctor's tonight and the rest of the week will be "A Rag Baby" one of Charles Hoyt's farcical comedies. The New York Evening Sun says of 1t: 'The company presenting "A Rag Baby this season is fully as good as that of last, and in one or two members of the cast O marked improvement has been made. The music is all of the latest and catchiest sort, and Is well rendered. There is end to the fun seemingly"
 GRAND OPERA HoUsH.
 The Grand Opera House, after undergo ing great change during the summer, will be opened this evening by Pat Roon ey's star speciality company. The house will un- doubtedly be crowded. "Pat's Wardrobe" will be played. Rooney will sing his old songs and some new ones, and he will be assisted by good company. The engage ment will last for three nights. The box office will be open at 10 o'clock this morning and at that hour on each day.
 ''swEET LAVENDER"
 Sweet Lavender" the Lyceum theater success, will be presented at the Hyperion tonight and for three nights, under the su- pervfsion of Dan Frohman. The New York
  the conspicuous hits of the season. It is Q thoroughly good play, strong in character and dialogue. Noble and sweet in spirit, interesting in story. There is abundant prosperity in "Sweet Lavender" ST. soHN's FAR. The fair and festival in aid of the im- provements of St. Johns R. o. church opened auspiciously at Music Hall, Church street, last night and, despite the weather, was we'll attended. The hall is finely decorated and the display very attractive. Landrigan's orchestra furnishes the music. TWO FOR ONE. This play will be produced at the Grand the first three nights of next week. It is by Ella Wilson, who also plays the leading female part. Miss Wilson is not yet out oi | her teens. DooKsTADBR's MINsTRELs. | Dookstader's minstrels will be at the Hy- perion Theater on Thursday evening of next week.
 CORA TANNER.
 This fascinating star will appear ct the New Haven Opera House the first three nights of next week in the highly successful l comedy Fascination"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19
THE IVES TRIAL.

Case Was Ended Causes Great sur.
 prise.
 : NEW YORK, Sept. 18.-In the Ives trial this afternoon consultation was held by the prosecution and to the surprise of all, in- cluding counsel for the prisoner, it was an nounced that the peoples case was finished. Ar. Brooke then arose and moved that the jury be advised to acquit the defendant on the ground that the indictment charged only one offense, that of issuing fraudulent stock, and because the evidence to sustain the in- dictnaent rested almost solely upon the svi. dence of Woodruff. The naotion to acquit the prisoner was denied by the court and the case as now standing was turned over to the jury. Lawyer Brooke will open for the defence tomorrow
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-19

The mental condition of the King of Ba- varia is becoming worse.
 Fire yesterday destroyed several buildings at Nashville, NY; loss $20 ,0O0.
 The Mexican consul in Antwerp has com- mitted suicide owing to financial troubles. :.
 Elizabeth s. Mcclellan, mother of General Mcclellan, died in Philadelphia yesterday, aged ninety years.