Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-18
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Mrs. Condren. of York. Mel is VII
itns her sister-inlaw, Miss Emma
Butte, who has been ILL., but who nov
is on the road to recovery.
| Popular west side young lady be-
came the bride OF a Grand Rapids
township young man January 10Th AZ
nigh noon The contracting parties
were Miss Alma Wergin, of Farm
Ridge. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Wergil. and Howard Oleson, son OF
Mrs Ole Oleson. The couple were
attended by Miss Mable Oleson, sister
of the groom. and Fred Werein, a
brother of the bride. The cerl mony
took Ulace at the home OF the bride A.
/ II O'Clock. Rev. c. t. Fisk. OF the
Presbyterian church Of this village,
officiating The beautiful ring cere-
mony was used The house was
tastefuly decorated for the occasion
ferns being used in profussion. The
wedding march was played by an aunt
OF the groom. The bride wore q
charming gown Of white satin with
lace net over dress and carried a bou
quet of brides roses. The brides.
maid wore a pretty gown of blue chit
f0n and carried pink carnations. Al
Ter congratulations, sumptuous
wedding breakfast was served {
about s. guests. The gifts were many
and beautiful Late in the afternoon,
Mr. and Mrs. Oleson departed II
Iowa, where they will spend their
honeymoon. Upon their return they
will reside on the Oleson homestead
in Grand Rapids township. Mrs Ole
son, Sr.. will move to Marseilles. The
happy couple for long and happy
welded life
The funeral OF Mrs Mary Geiger
took place from St. Marys Cathol C
church. Grand Rapids, Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock, where services
were held, Interment was made in
St Francis cemetery, West Ottawa.
The young ladies' crochet club mot
last wednesday night at The home OF
Miss Irene Porter.
/ r. X Heck. one of Grand Ridge
prominent citizens. was taken to s
tpI Dc ~
evening where al o'clock he under.
went an operation for appendicitis
The operation was successful and MIR
Hook is doing as well as can be eX
pected, which is very gratifying to
his host of friends.
Rev and Mrs. C. f. Fisk, both of
whom have been i'll at the Presby-
terrain manse. We are pleased to re-
port as better
On last Friday F, W Newman
purchased the G. J. Malaise interest
in the NJ & NJ. grocery at Crane
Ridge, thereby becoming the sole pre-
prietor Mr. Newman has been
successful business man here for two
years. He was manager of the Max.
well store for one year, later buying
it, with Mr. Malaise MS partner. As
in the past, the stock will consist @
groceries, meat, mems working gar
ments, boots and overshoes The
firm in retiring appreciates the liberal
patronage enjoyed and Mr.. Newman
promises to his customers the same
generous attention that has market
the policy Of the past. Mr.. Malaise
whose withdrawal had been planned
for sometime, has not announced just
what his future plans are.
The many friends Of Edward Farm.
ham will be interested to know that
he reached his destination at Rollo,
Texas, last Thursday morning. While
bit tired he is congratulating him
self upon the safe arrival of his car
of stock and household and farmin
implements Mr., Farnham is yer,
enthusiastic over the outlook in thC
South Mrs. Farnham and children
expect to leave Tuesday the 18th
Tho best Of good wishes so with them
to their new home.
Mrs Melvin Eodgson, who has tcen
very SICK with the grip, is now re-.
ported as better
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