Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-16
Grand Ridge and Vincinity

Miss Sadie McGrith Of Ottawa ana
cousin, Miss Clara McDermott OF Gull
lon. ILL.,, spent several Gays last weeh
at the Arthur Grctcucord home.
Miss Sylvan Bloomenthawl. who has
been or the sick list. is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Little Miss Lura Rcdman has re
turned from weeks visit with bel
aunt. Mrs. T. l.anter. Of Ottawa.
J. l.. Woodward was a recent village
caller.
Mrs. Fred Ledricn and son lierold
who had been visiting for a efw days
at the J. 4. Yocum home. ives. ftoTr
Lave returned to their home at OF
taWa
john Ross. who had been the guest
of his brother. Tom. aud family, re
turned to his home In Iowa Wednes
day evening.
Mrs. Charles Rainier OF the Eas'
fidc Nu1 lCNtHt uoi NhuouHu pug
sengc'
The stork paid visit on Wednes
day, April 8, to no home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie Boyd. where a fine baby
daughter was left. This fs the Aftf
| little daughter 10 bless the Boyd
home. Mrs. Boyd will be remembered
al Miss Hattie ncfenbaugh OF Slrea
tor
The b. r. Club met with Miss Jes
sic Mccullough on Friday afternoon
Instead OF Thursday which is their
suual custom
Mrs. Dora Baker departed Frida,
morning for New Jersey in response
TO message announcing the serious
illness of her husband. Lewis Baker
Relatives and friends anxiously await
news regarding Mr.. Bakers condi
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Doty and chill
dren Melvin and Harriet went 70
Morris on Sunday. where they attend
ed the funeral Of Mr.. Doty's sisters
little boy, John Ashton Jr.. two and
one-half years OF age. The baby's
deatL was due to commissions. he be
ing sick but few hours The baby is
survived by his parents. ole sister
and one brother.
! Mrs. G.. j. Mailaise, Mrs. c. NJ
Shields and Miss Irene Porter were
among those shopping in Strcator Sat
urday
Mrs. John ". Fogle was an over
night CUES Of her mothers. Mrs. Kath
crime Raosdh, on Thursday.
Miss Helen IIibbs and her music
pupils gave a recital at the home o.
Miss llibOs Saturday afternoon. The
mothers had been extended an invita-
ton TO be present and almost al
availed themselves Of the opportunity
The numbers were well rendered
much credit Is due both instructor anf
pupils for the splendid progress beini
made by the class A large reclta
will take place In June.
Mas ter Lyle Gallup was host Ol
Saturday afternoon. April Is. to
number Of little friends. the occasion
being his tenth birthday. Games wer
played such as boys always enjoy
after which refreshments Of Ice cream
and assorted cakes were served. TIL
pink and While birthday cake bearin
It's ten tiny pink candles was a feat
ure Of the luncheon. Miss Juanlt
Gallup. sister OF the little host. u.
sisted By Misses Violet Newman an
Florence Ruan, did the serving. Lyl
was the recipient Of many pretty III
tie remenrbrnces from his it'll
friends. Those attending were Will
Crosby. Clyde tinker. Lloyd Rinke
Stanley Baker, James Osborn. Fral
els Bumgarincr. Theodore Rutal
: George Quaife. aud Chester Crosb
When the party was ended which can
all too soon for this happy bunch
youngsters. they all joined IN decla
! ing OF Lyle royal entertainer.
We regrci " note W. Z. Rinker M
! % well a, this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Z. iicdgson wei
: village callers Saturday ivenlng
|, Mr.. and Mrs Harry Bacon wei
= northbound passengers Saturday eve
h inc.
\ The third Liberty Loan rally he
4. here Friday evening was attended
n one Of the larges, crowds ever "
ucssod In the village. The opera bou
fs~s- c'-,-' ded t. 'hs limi, nuaple ave-