The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-02-15
THE COUNTY.
From Ransom.

KANsor. Feb. 6-Mr. and Mrs. N. McIn-
tyre were in Chicago doing some shopping
"Mr John Simpson Of Nebraska Is visiting
friends In Ransom. Mr.. simpson at one
time worked ut the blacksmith trade In Neva.
da and Ransom. He is on his way 10 New
York.
Mrs. 8. Cleal Is very sick Ut present.
Mrs. Patrick Braning Is recovering from
severe case Of l.. Grippe.
Eugene Rider John Binsssnger, John Ryan,
P, r. Herbert and Robert Lnfor have all had
La Grippe. 49,,
Mr.. Z. G. Wayman is building up big
trade In his hardware store.
Vim. Corbett intends to keep hardware
store In Ransom In the near future.
William Baker will live In the village OF
Ransom, a. he has retired from farming. HIS
son William will 'swarm in the old hive
The number of guests at the wedding OK
Mr.. George Smith and Miss Mary Geheber
numbered $50, and the presents amounted 10
$780, So, Mr.. j. X. WOrmley, 1t pays to have
o wedding.
John Lear of Grand Ridge is visiting with
relatives.
A petition for two mails day in Ransom
two east and two west.
Such a demand for the issue Of the FREE
TRADER Of Jan. 25'h. and what is the cause
nication to the transaction Of business In the
Allen & Otter Creek Insurance Co. III we
had been aware of the big demand we would
have ordered several extra copies, as we
could have disposed OF them ut advanced
prices. We have no fault to find with the ar
ticle, but can say that those who wanted to
see the communication did not laugh as big a
laugh as they were wanting to do. Mr..
Scheonleber Is also refuting and disputing a
district drainage ditch to which heed should
be given, for II the people organize district
drainage ditch they will find good way to
dispose Of their surplus. 1t will beat the
tariff. ENSIGN.
Norway.
The pleasant weather is quite exceptional
for this season and is doing much to improve
the highways The wonder is that there Is
not more grading, thing and gravelling done
to the demand Of travel In the spring OF the
year. A little more labor OF man, cash and
judicious application would save time, energy
and crafty beasts of burden.
The "travelling agent for the Plano Mig.
Co" who visited these parts some time since
proved to be but sheriff from Iowa. Well,
Il seems TO be natural inclination with
county officials, to drop In and inspect our
quiet { p little town. We have no occasion TO
be entirely "left" to the worlds cold waves.
The sale at Mr.. Bosses, some five miles
distant, was well attended from about here.
Things sold well we learn.
Serena has engaged another teacher, this
time pedagogue from the regions Of the
north. And, by the way, has Mr.. Is. found
the object and desire OF his heart or CHANGED
it to be some other pedestrian enroute the
selfsame way?
Our worthy postmaster has now located
in the best quarters OF the town, and with an
enlarged stock Of goods will be the center Of
our trade no DOUBT.
f. WIN. Smith, teacher at this place, has
now a. fine a library as one Is apt to see. II
contains over one hundred costly volumes
and valuable encyclopedia.
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved
family who mourns the death OF Chas. j..
Borschsenius who died the Sth inst. For
many years the deceased has figured prom.
inently in the mercantile business at this
place. He was q man OF exceptional attain
ments in judgment and cordially, won many
friends and considerable property. "There
is vacant chair, and we shall miss him. And
a leading citizen has passed to the realms be-
yond
He hath lived the life
AS best that man can know;
Ard memory now alone recalls
His kindly acts and words and deeds.
Antitrust.