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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
Farewell to Mr.. Barnes.

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Barnes, who
have been residents OF the town of
Rutland for the past twenty-five
years, were on Monday evening, Nov.
II, given a farewell reception before
their departure for Texas by their old
friends and neighbors at the residence
of o. G. Thompson in the town of
Rutland. A large company was
present and an enjoyable evening was
spent. During the evening Eliza
Thumbo, on behalf of the friends,
presented Mr. Barnes with gold
headed cane, and Mrs. Barns an
elegant willow rocker, while their
daughters were each presented with a
set of silver spoons. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes and family will make their fu-
ture home in Waco, Texas. They will
take with them to their new home the
best wishes of their numerous friends
in this county, all of whom regret to
lose them as citizens of this county,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

less than one year after her arrival
here her father, who brought her from
her home In the east, was called hence,
since then sisters and friends have
many OF them gone, and we who know
her best know how faithfully she per
formed her duty.
| During the war Of the Rebellion she
| loaned her only son TO the government,
and with patience and fOrtitude tried
TO say "thy will be done" taking up
the burden of life alone, and toiling for
those who had buckled on the armOr
to save the homes so dear. In the
church her face ever gave token Of the
JOY within; for in childhood, in her
eastern home, she found that peace
which passeth all understanding.
During the last six years she has de-
voted every energy to the care of her
aged mother who passed away in
March, at the ripe age OF % years. Her
devotion was unbounded, and her
crown will be frightened by the loving
dee0s then performed. Her children
will rise up from their grief and call
her blessed; ana she who came from
afar. and they who have been close be-
side her have memOi les TO brighten the
darkest hour: for thei. she bequeathed
an inheritance Of memt ries which will
bless and enrich them he. re ana mere
after The world cannot c1Iminlsh 1t;
heaven will increase it; 2'iillonalreS
are they who possess it,, ~ allle H,, ~ II;
Cross and Mrs. George A. Can 'PDell, OF
this city, and Mrs, George NJ. t.e liaia,
Of Tenny hinncsota, are her cFlLuredH
but ,ot lass dear were her gra mn,,
tdren, Laura A. ana ,,,o, w az har haa cart
Campbell, and every q. w.
was filled with love for them. ne,
sister, Mrs. George A. Bostworth, Of
Marseilles, and Mrs. William X.
Stewart, of this city, and a brother,
James Leek, of Streator, survive her,
For IS years she labored on earth, and
now has found that rest promised the
the righteous: and when the white
winged messenger came she said, sit
will not last long" repeated the names
of her children, and hearing the "well-
done, good and faithful one" she en-
tered in, and while her family, neigh
bors and friends have met with such a
sad loss. Heaven has gained the vic
tory. Peace was with her. Bliss she
has found. A FRIEND.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
M RI. Cross.

Death has again entered our midst
and taken another of the landmarks
that prove so conclusively that we are
all passing away. On Sunday, the
10th of November, 1889, just before
the sun sank below the horizon, the
spirit of Mrs. Catharine A. Cross en-
tered the golden gate which has SO
long seemed standing ajar waiting for
her to enter. Thirty-iive years ago
she came to this city from New York
with her three small children, and
left a new-made grave which contain
ed the remains of all that seemed dear
TO them. Coming TO this city at such
a time, saddened by the burden she
bore, she tried to do for those spared
her, and has proven faithful mother,
one deserving the respect and affec-
ton Of all who knew her. With her
the tapestry OF life was full of tangled
threads, but she tried to place only
the smooth side to view, and strug-
gled hard with her little brood. In
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
Seneca Matters.


SENECA Is, lSS9.-Miss Maudc Northrur
was visiting her uncle Mr.. Maxon, in Ottawa
last week.
The remains Of Miss Lucy Norton OF Chica
90 were brought here on Friday last and in
tered in the Catholic cemetery. She was
here in August visiting her cousin, Miss Belle
Mccain. Those who met her then loved her
| for the noble qualities which she possessed.
Miss Nellie Mulock returned home after Q
two weeks visit with her brother IN Streator.
| She thinks Streator Is a very nice place, but
she says Sencca--or Spokane-is the place
| for her.
| Miss Mamie CosgrOvc, who has been teach
ing north of town is spending her vacation In
Sececa with her parents.
B. Pfeffer, our enterprising furniture man
is starting a branch store at Kinsman. His
daughters, we understand, are to have charge
of it.
Mr. Tom Harvey was here from Tiskilwa
on last Friday to act as one Of the pall-bcarers
at the funeral Of Miss Lucy Norton
The Elite Social Circle will give their third
grand ball on Thanksgiving night. A good
time may be expected rs all their dances have
been noted for that.
Mrs. Anthony Mullaney and daughter Mag
gle, William and James Mccain, and David
Mullany, OF Chicago, John Peterson and Jno
Weldon, Of Verona, Mr.. and Mrs. Mulloy and
FRANK McChnn, OF JO1et, anu DhVlu MCChun
Of Ransom, were here last week to attend the
funeral Of Miss Norton,
John Harvey left for Tskilwa last week
and will be gone for some time. We hope, at
least for the girls sake, that he will not be
gone very long.
Peter Wendle, Of Chicago, is visiting his
brother Julius, of the firm Of Thomas IL Wen
die.
We hear that there is prospect Of night
school being started soon Some Of the young
men have asked our principal to open one.
He has consented If he can get enough to at
tend,
Miss Maggie Mullaney, who has been visit
ing Miss Belle Mccain, returned to her home
in Chicago on Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Harvey is visiting In Chicago.
Seneca can boast Of two youthful travellers,
Master Harvey, seven years old and his little
niece, Nellie Harvey, two years old. They
came from Henry last week. He, Master
Harvey, didn't see why people should be so
surprised at seeing them alone.
Married, at the residence of her father,
Judge p. X. Leland, at Kansas City, on the
18TH Miss Lille Leland and Mr.. c. L. Browne.
Miss Leland was former resident Of Seneca,
having moved here from Ottawa. May pros
perity shine on them.
Emma Vaughy. who has been in Iowa City,
returned home this week. LENA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

The presentation of petition in
Probate court Thursday morning
asking for the appointment of con-
servator over David Douglas, of Ran
som, brings out the fact that the de-
PENDANT, Mr.. Douglas, is ninety-nine
years old, and is probably the Oldest
man in La Sale county. Considering
the age of the gentleman, it is not
singular that the petition is present.
ed, the only singularity of the matter
being that he has been able to do bust
ness at all at such an advanced age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
Especial Correspondence, ]


GRAND RIDGE, Nov. L." What ails Grand
Ridge and vicinity 2" we hear family from
the distance. Well, to be plain with the pub
lie, we must admit that our burg and vicinity
have received more than our quota OF atten-
ton OF late and in some instances TO our Diet.
riment we are sorry to note.
Early in the fall the Glenn swindle opened
the eyes OF the people wider than for mum
Der OF years. Fast and quick on its footsteps
$500 more good dollars went to the winds
from the grasp Of Bowen Hill, through his
agent Geo. W. Ravens, although in somewhat
different manner. Then followed the grand
Jury find, which lifted l2S more dollars from
the jeans OF our druggist and the passing
compliments connected Herewith added still
created speed TO the rolling ball until our
vicinity was ailame with excitement.
But by-gones are by cones, and we forget
the part when ushered into the uAtried future.
The rolling ball speeds us on our way, and In
our Imagination we see in glimmcrlng dis
lance more beautiful spot-a paradise, as IL
were, and everything is lovely aud serene.
As we near our destination, Tn" outlook Is
still more enhancing and we alight in city
OF progress add reform--a city more fair and
progressive never graced the green earth.
The little brook Is called stream, and flows
a river to the sea; aud not behind old father
time, are we to be In the land of the free; and
thus we stand, the boy man, and strides we
make, that we may break asunder all our
chains. And thus may we burg not be, II
we can sneak good retreat, for the law has
said iustso. Then up, boys, ~ ia
and keep ahead " ~,,,p'espbr4te,
might be -.s, I@es, Hfand Ridge
I'm ninety three, i city large and
b fre,
The mayo. then his pipe might smoke, with
authority and ease. The ragged children IN
lie streets hard cry for bread and cheese.
How strange is this! Well, yes it Is, but so
IL might be true the back door latch OF the
saloon is broken right in two. And men go
in and out and in just like lot OF sheep, and,
sakes alive, its Sunday too, and THIS they 40
Well, what Of that ~ the mayor says;
and still he smokes his ease. There must
be something done these taxes TO appease 7,
Well, well, how strange we lad not thought
of that. The sheep must 90 to the potter s
field, with the lambs In hot pursuit.
We are not a poet as you readily see; but
the subject is poetic just the same.
Dew DROP.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

Ing TO the Point" Gertie Vance recitation,
" Suppose" Bonnie Core cornet solo, Eta
Ponndstone; music, trio class exercise,
Mrs. Langley's class defamation, ave Reap
What we Sow" Earl Zibbyl song, rri-
umphant Songs :" defamation, The Silver
Plate" Johnnie Read song, Fresh Laurels."
DEW DROP.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
North Rutland,

RUTLAND, Nov. l4.-Mr. A. =. Barnes
started on Wednesday for his new home In
Texas.
Mrs. Fannie Curyea returned to her home
in Kansas last Wednesday.
Geo Eyer Of lroquois Co. spent few days
among friends in Rutland.
Mr.. and Miss Whitney spent few days of
last week among friends in Rutland.
We understand the station agent at Wedron
has transferred his Wcdron property to Mr..
7. Bigford
Wanted-A lot Of good corn huskers. Call
on VIM. Station or 4. Long. PAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

Judge Snyder denied the petition
for the incorporation of the proposed
village Grand Ridge yesterday morn
ing, but allows the petitioner to file
an amended yetition by Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16
COUNTY TOWNS.
GRAND RIDGE.
Rumbiings OF Excitement In our Southern"
suburb.

NorE A lengthy critique on the lncorpor-
alton muddle was handed in the other even
ing from Grand Ridge, signed TX Road AS
we have no Information rs TO the name Oh we
author. we must decline to publish II. We
viii insist absolutely that the authors name
must appear as evidence Of good fath-EDs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

Peter johnson, charged with an at
tempt to rape Alice Morninger, was
not convicted of this serious charge,
the jury bringing in verdict of as
sault. The punishment fixed by stat
ute is imprisonment in the county
Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-16

Peter OlesOn v. Peter Hanson; dis
missed Mt cOmplainant's costs.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
DISTRICT COURT BRIEFS.

Florence E. Sanders has commenced an
action against George E. Letcher and Minnie
II. for $500 damages claimed because of the
retention of alleged fraudulent representa-
tons and the retention of some personal
property, and for rent.
The small case of Della Graham vs. The St
Anthony Falls Water Power Company ct al
which came up in the municipal court, has
been referred to the district court, because the
municipal court has no jurisdiction in cases
where title to real estate is concerned
Judge Rea yesterday filed an order for in
junction ordering that the defendants in the
case of Cyrus A. White, Elisa A. White and
Emma F. Sheldon against w. F. Merriam o.
C. Kireale and Marshall B. Doyd, be restrained
from selling or disposing Of u promissory
note for $1,000 made by Cyrus A. White to
the plaintiffs.
The case of Edwin Groesbeck versus c. B.
Madison and +. C. Waters was heard yester-
day by Judge Rice. The case involves some
seventy five feet of land in Wrights addition
considered as quite valuable property. The
story is something as follows: Elmer E.
Cole owned a mortgage on some property in
the addition in connection with the pur-
chase, and the seventy-five feet under dis
pute was part of the land. Walter bought
this seventy five feet on the condition that it
should be released. and insists ON the re-
lease. The mortgagors claim that because
the portion released was of a greater value
than the mortgage claim, that the release
discharged the mortgage from their part of
the lot The case was submitted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
THE ESTEEMED TRIBUNE.

The senseless brawl the Tribune has made
during the past week in regard to Lowry's
exclusive franchise is made all the more alb
surd when the status of the Tribune itself is
considered. What causes the people of
Minneapolis, city of over two hundred
thousand inhabitants, TO content themselves
with one morning paper whose only strength
lies in its notorious mendacity? The Trib-
uneS exclusive franchise Tom Lowry's com
pany omns the exclusive right to the streets
of the city for the purpose of operating
street cars. The Tribune company
owns the exclusive right to the morn
ing dispatches for this city. The
street cat service might be much worse The
morning paper service could hardly be worse
under the circumstances. A mendacious,
unreliable sheet damages the city more than
IT aids it. 1t is for this reason that there are
more ST. Paul morning papers read in Mime
apolis than Minneapolis papers. When
through owning the exclusive franchise of
one of the most notorious monopolies of
modern times the Tribune cuts off all COM
potion, and after growing rich under the
mere force of circumstances it renders serv-
ice that is the wonder of Western journalism
for its wretchedness under the circum-
stances the Tribune, if it had any decency,
would hesitate about bowling monopoly to
anybody. The devil should be the last one
to twlt people Of being black.-The Register.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
MEN OF MINNEAPOLIS,

E. B. Haskell, of Boston, is in the
city looking over, his property here, and
also incidentally examining his son,
William Edwin's, new bicycle. which
Mr.. Haskell pere was pleased to OBJ
serve was of the safety" variety.
Frank j. Mead, as soon as the legisla-
ture adjOurns and lets him out of a job,
is to have another one, equally as soft
a clerkship in the United States treas
ury department..
EX-NIayor Ii. E. Rawson. of Fergus
Falls, has concluded that Minneapolis
is the place for him after all, and
within few weeks will remove to this
city.
Arther P Brown, who, in long az
ray of words in an evening paper, roasts
the reporters for quoting slum opin-
IONS" appears to feel very sore over
the negligence of the reporters to call
on him and get his opinion in regard
to the strike. His opinion will be hunt
ed up the next time there is strike.
Tom Lowry is said to have contributed
$500 to build the roof over Labor Tenn
pie, under which he has recently been
so roundly abused.
Guile and Gjertsen are the new police
commissioners, as the GLOBE stated
yesterday, and as the GLOBE also stated
yesterday the appointments are fairly
satisfactory
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
LITTLE STRIKELETS.

The Importation of cowboys turns
out to have been bull.
The appearance of "soap" in the
strike marks the rise of the political
feature of the industrial disturbance.
An evening paper makes quite an ado
over the fact that Mayor Babb will
probably condescend to sign the council
resolution requiring cars to be run on
all liEes by Monday. Mayor Babb can
sign if he wants to, but according to the
charter it doesn't matter much whether
he does or not.
One result of the strike has been an
increase in the sales of the bicycle
dealers. They have numerous calls
from gentlemen who wish to be assured
that they are perfectly safe, and who
would like to invest in wheel if they
thought they could learn to ride it in a
reasonable time. The soft sward in the
suburbs will soon be the scene of hair
breadth escapes and ground and lofty
tumblings if the passion for bicycles
continues to develop.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
WE OPTNE.

Would it be wicked to suggest that Gov.
Pillsbury's gift of $15O,00O was inspired by
gratitude to the Legislature for passing the
meat inspection bill? That bill ought to
make such a sum for several of the owners of
property in the vicinity of the stock yards.
The governors motto is to ''let the mind BAN
quet though the body pine There must be
a ''Pillsbury Science Hail. even though bull
beef is 30 cents a pound. The Register.
1t is to be hoped that DR.. Kilvington, the
most efficient health officer Minneapolis ever
had, will be reelected by the city council
West End Herald.
North side merchants say that their bust
ness has been improved by the street railway
strike. People find it more difficult to go
down town to trade, and, as a consequence,
buy their goods at home. 1t may be that the
experience thus gained may prove of value
both to customer and merchant.-NorthM Min
neapolis Chronicle
There were three persons severely if not
fatally injured in Minneapolis by falls from
buildings during the week, and one drowned
In the matter of arrests for various offenses.
the number passed the hundred mark, and
during the same time there were two sui
cides, bank robbery and a shooting affrav.
7 his last fact reminds us again that the world
is growing better. Perhaps-outside of Min
neapolis.-Irish Standard.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
CASUAL REMARKS.

A Militiaman-The greatest cause of
breaking up of militia companies or Or
CARNATIONS is the competitive drill. In
the East the competitive drill nearly
obliterated all the finest companies, and
the cause is being rapidly seen in the
West. 1t is very plain why COMPETE
tive drill disorganiZes a company. A
man enters the organization and drills
for about year. He drills with sixty
or eighty men, and suddenly it is de-
cided to take part in competitive drill.
The best men are picked out, and those
who do not reach the standard cannot
see in what points the others excel
them, SO they get mad and
resign: They won't stand such
Partially, they say. Then there
may be some clerks among those
picked out, and they go to their en-
ployers and ask for week off, as there
is a big drill coming off, and they must
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21


a prosperous country which Gad blesses
with sunshine and rain and the seedtime
and harvest in their season. will Soon,
'be upon the market at prices for lots
Ese aSaSasif2b e {f o er c gn eb Sf e
than anything in Oklahoma. These lots
Will soon be placed upon the mafket,
and those who secure lots at the first
sale will realize larger profits upon the
Investment than will be OBJ
tfained In any other direction. None
but fine houses will be allowed.
This is. the right direction. The OPP
portunity cannot be repeated, for there
is no more such land ON the motor line
within the city limits. We expect to
sell 100 lots the first so days. One-quar-
ter cash, balance five years at 7per cent.
Get your lot now, and build when you
can, and when you are ready prices will
not be beyond your means. Watch
papers for day and date of free excur-
sion and first sale, which will take place
upon the grounds. Best q Dibble,
agents, 40S Nicollet avenue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

c. E. Handy-Figuring up the profits from
Amy play
E. a. Henderson-Chew gum and think
ing.
A. D. Mulford-Telling stories in the West
hotel rotunda.
w. H. Eustis-Driving Al Borak at a reck-
less pace.
Joe Manufacturing a double cushion
carom shot that has bothered him for years.
Young Mr.. Bailey-Going on voyages OF
exploration over his clothes 10 see if a speck
OF lint or dirt is there,
n F. Misunderstanding military com
panies and secret society lodges
u. Percy Weadon-Sand- papering, polish
ing and reupholstering High Tide.'
VIII E. Haskell and II. C. Chapin-Trying
to keep from under teams with their new
safety, low-cut bicycles.
j. j. Ankeny-Figuring to retain the post
mastership.
w. G. Byron-Dreaming about the Thir-
teenth regiment
Sam MISUNDERSTANDING whethera Friday
start for his team will put st. Paul in the
lead at the end of the season.
Aid. Loye-Looking at the new ball park,
and wondering how many injunctions pre-
vent one game.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
TWAS EVER THUS
erage Lady Wants a New Bonnet
for Easter.

Since Childhood's Hour---The Av-
erage Lady Wants New Bonnet
for Easter,
And she generally gets it. And it is
usually thing of beauty, and joy for
at least week or two.
Among the Minneapolis churches are
several whose congregations are dis
tlnguished fully as much for fashion
able apparel as for piety. To-day will
be notable with these people in this re-
spect, though its Importance in relig-
ious way will not be entirely lost sight
of. The ordinary masculine eye may
not be able to discriminate intelligeutly
as he gaZes upon the mass of millinery
which covers the multitude of devoted
heads-bu he will readily detect diff
ference in style, in 'make-up," and
perhaps remark a few particularly
handsome, becoming bonnets. If he is
posted at all, he will know at once that
these came from Madam Goes famous
establishment on Nicollet avenue,
where skill, experience and unlimited
variety of materials are principal feat
ures. The European capitals, the
great centers of fashion of the world,
have been largely drawn upon for these
materials and ideas, reproduced here
by the madam in their most attractive
forms.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21

shook hands with President Harrison at
the depot that Mr.. Blaine was
not president, and would not
be until Benjamin's term expires.
eff there is ore criticism made on
the administration oftener than another
it is that Mr.. Harrison is determined to
show that he alone is president. The
president is politician of long expert
ence, and knows how to handle himself
among them" /,
Tim Byrnes is getting on very we'll
in his position. He is careful, cautious
and Wary, and makes friends. He
seems to be just the man for the posi-
ton he hOldS.' =
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-04-21
DECORATION DAY.
G. A. r. Men Make Arrangements
for Its Observance.

for Its Observance.
A joint meeting of the committees
from Morgan, Rollins, Shafer, Bryant.
Washburn, Morton, Chase and Downs.
posts, G. A. R.. was held last night at
the Elks' hall to make preparations for
memorial day. M. HI. Sessions was
elected chairman and j. III. Bradish'
secretary. IAN invitation was extended
to all the posts to make preparations to
participate in the morning decorations
and the afternoon parade. Comrades
Pruss, Vogt, Bader, Downs and MoW-
rey were appointed to inspect the ex-
position building to see if the improve
ments that had been made were SUI
ficient to make it suitable for the exer-
cises and to try and secure Central
park or some similar place. Comrades
Sessions, Temple and Mowry were
made committee to invite Col. Mason,
of Fort Smelling, to attend the parade
in the mornin 6 with his command and
make the memorial address. The COM
mittees adjourned to meet next Friday
evening,