Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-10

Mr.. and MIS- Paul Richey are the
proud parents OF 4 baby daughter.
Sherry Ann who made her appear.
ance at their home on Easter Sun.
day. March n. This Is the first heir,
naturally the cause of much rjolc.
ing
Forest Jones Formerly OF this VII
lage but now OF Chicago. spent !
short time last week with relatives
and friends here.
The W. c. 7. Z. met Wednesday,
April 10. at 2:)0 O'Clock with Miss
Flora Foster OF East Washington
street.
Myrtle. little daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Quaife, who has been quite
Ill. we are glad to report, as much
better at this time. n
Miss Norma Lindstrom and Mr..
Ralph Peterson. both OF Varna. H..
was quietly married at the ME-.
parsonage here on las" Wedne sday.
Rev. Challen OBLIGATED Immediately
after the ceremony the newly weds
departed for a short visit a. Rock
ford.
Mrs. Arthur CretencOrd and sister
Miss Estella. were Ottawa shoppers
on Friday.
Hooiigan Bros, northwest or town
had the misfortune TO loose a valuable
COW last week. aT-f~'
Our village displayed her Loyalty
and patriotism last Saturday, April
8. The first anniversary of the dec.
1aratlon OF war with Germany, when
every business house and dwelling
placed the American flag 10 its proper
place, thus showing that we as ope
biz family, stood for democracy and
everlasting peace OF the world and
that we will do all in our power FOR
our boys now In the war, who are
sacrificing their lives for their coun.
try and US. to bring about this great
end. There Ia one thing yet for those
to do who as yet have not done It. Ii
Is this, the Third and great Liberty
Loan drive is now on. purchase
boud or more il possible aud let every
one see by your act where you stand.
You can help ueishbor or friend by
your influence, do 1t Ut once. while the
big opportunity affords itself.
Mrs. Blauch Ellsworth returned 70
her houe in Farm Ridge. Thursday
afternoon after several days spent in
the village.
Miss Edith Payne has returned
from j few days visit with Deer Park
friends.
Miss Emma Butte spent last Tues.
day with Mr.. Wall Ball south of
town.
DR.. J. S. Lewis was recent pass.
enSer to Streator
Mrs Anna Palmer Grosh who has
been visiting relatives here and ia
Chicago, bias returned To her home
near Denver. Col
Mrs. James Osborn and son, John
aud wife, also son Ben all OF Virden,
Ill. spent last Friday at the 4. Os.
born home on the east side. They
left here for Spring Valley, where
they made short visit with rcla.
lives before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Peck are rejoic.
ing over the arrival Of a baby daught-
er at their home on April b. Mother
and daughter are reported doing nice.
D..
Little Ella Donnan has been on the
sick list for the past few days, sun.
erlng an attack Of tonsilltls.
Residents OF our village paid tribute
TO the selected boys OF District No. 3
as they passed through the village
via the c. u. @. enroute to camp. Busi
ness was suspended and all assembled
at the depot waiting the arrival OF
the train bearing the boys In khaki.
The school children we're in line wav.
ing their flags IN most patriotic
manner. The children were led by a
drum and fife corps and all did their
best to give the boys a fond farewell.
Ia q few moments the train pulled
out an dthe villagers returned. many
with tear stained faces. TO their
homes and places OF business. but
proud OF the fact that the stalwart