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an Editor Fifty Years ago.

The school books aud other publications
have no doubt, made many Of our readers
acquainted with the name of Of Joseph Den
ME, editor Of the Farmers Museum, at
Walpole, New Hampshire, towards the clos
of the last century, and subsequently OF the
Port Folio at Philadelphia. lie was grad
uate at Harvard, and established himself as
a lawyer at Walpole. His articles and par.
ticnlarly his essays under the title Of "I.ay
Preacher attracted much attention. The
latter were so popular, and regarded At the
period as such fine specimens of eloquent
diction, that they were collected and pub
lished in a volume. Donnie was the most
popular editor OF his time, and some idea Of
his appearance in the daily walks Of life
may be gathered from recent description
Of him by Joseph Il. Buckingham, esq.,, in
the Cosion Courier. H0 says:
Donnie, in person vas about the middle
size-ra,her above than below it, His dress
when he appeared in the street on pleas
ant day, approached to the highest notch Of
fsahion. He wore pea green coat. white
vest, nankeen small clothes, white silk stoc-
kings, and shoes or pumps, fastened with
large silver buckles. His small clothes were
were tied at the knee with ribbon of nan
keen color, in bows, with the ends reaching
nearly to the ANGLES. His hair in front was
well larhed with pomatum, frizzled and
powdered under the skillful hand Of the vii
lage barber; behind, his hair was enriched
by the addition Of large one, (caled vul-
carly the false tail. which enrolled in solne
yards Of ribbons, reached half way down his
back.
The same writer has the following arec-
dcte respecting Mr.. DENIES composition OF
the Lay Preacher:
His manuscript was often given ont by q
paragraph At time, and sometimes written
in the printing Office, while the compositor
was waiting to put it in type. One OF the
best Of the Law preachers sermons was
woitten at a village tavern, directly oppo'
site the printing office, in a chamber where
Dennie and his companions were amusing
themselves with cards, and the refreshments
usually attendant on that recreation. II
was delivered to me at four or five different
times. Ifhe was engaged in game wher
| called for copy he would ask some on'
TO play his hGnd for him whiie he care III
ecrii his due. When | made the las, erran'
for the concluding paragraph of the sermon
/ he was so much interested in his game, tina
he directed me to call again, but his mos
peculiar friend said-"No, Dennie II
write the improvement ofthe subject for yol
He accordingly wrote the concluding por
tion ofihe sermon, and Donnie never saw
till it was printed.
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CHICAGO, st. LOUIS & CINCINNATI EXPRESS
LIVINGSTON a Co.

w ILL make five day trips to andirom the above
w cities, commencing on the opening OF the ri
vcrs. The facilities afforded by the proprictors OF
this Express Line. for the sni and speedy transport
toi!on ofspecic bank notes packages, cases, &c the
collection otno,cs, bills, and accounts are ample and
complete having prompt and responsible agents all
the principal intermediate places on the route. Each
Express will he accompanied by one OF the propric
tors, or by n competent and ,r,sty messenger. They
will be provided with iron safes on steam boats in NIL
cases. All matter intended to be conveyed by this
express must be properly put up, correctly address
ed, and delivered to the messenger or TO regular au
horzed agent, Packages destined to places of the
route will he delivered to other expresses, or othe,
modes Of conveyance, unless othcrtcise ordered b.
the consignor, (jan2D LIVINGSTON & Co.
W The subscribers, agents for this express line
in Ottawa, will receive all packages fmoncy TO bt
forwarded or orders to be executed and will give
| their careful attention TO any business which ma,
be intrusted TO telrcarc rs agents this express line
Feb. Q, 1919. CusnMAS l. GRlpLEy,
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Written for the Ottawa Free Ii
The Teeth.
NO. Il.

The preservation of the teeth is an i'm.
portant object to every individual, oil ac-
count Of their influence on health rs well
rs on beauty; aud it is a lamentable fact
that both the influence of these organs and
the care due them are SO much neg elected as
to be the source Of much serious detriment.
For this there appears no adequate and rea-
sonable cause, and if this series Of articles
may call the attention Of the public to a pro-
per appreciation Of the injuries aud benefits
dependent on these organs, the object Of the
writer will DO gained.
The teeth are conspicuous, both on ac-
cOnnt Of their situation and uses. When
they are regular aud handsome, every fea'
ture OF the countenance is seen to better eff
feet Who cannot call face to mind whose
expression, not otherwise bewitching, cath.
es peculiar charm from these most bee ON
ing ornaments, seeming like strings Of pearls
set in ruby caSket?
The teeth are like some holiday article
more to be displayed when we smile, or sing,
or laugh. Why then should we not he at
least as scrupulous about these as other
dresses for extra occasonsp Yet how often
do we see those beauties lost through care
lessness, and the face otherwise charming
disfsured by discolored or decaying teeth 4!
And sometimes within beauy's hp we may
see an "dci,ing void" and sometimes have
we seen
clips born to blush DER many Wondering bone
melancholy spectacle and at onco mo.
nument of ina,tsntion and carelessness-s
loss Of beauty and convenience the more &c
be regretted since it is unnecessary.
10 gentlemen who wish occasionally Il
smile, a handsome set Of teeth would seen
of the first importance. OF the effect Of {
bad Sc, Of teeth on the beholder, have no
thing to say. The beauties of language
the honeyed words Of wisdom, or the deliea
cies Of sentiment, speak much more to tn
purpose when conveyed in breath not redo
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Ofcc, % story, North end offed3ich's nclc
brick block, on the pubfcquare.
TER NlN

Two DOLLARS per dHaWm, tpGid in dd
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LARS ifdeldyed untathe end ofhe year.
Advertisements inserted al 81 jer square
for the first insertion, d,d - ceni'tor each
subsequent insertion, A liberal discount al
lo,ced 10 those who ddreriise By the ear.
T3-No paper discontinued uaiiGH ar
rcardges are paid, imieSs at the optic. Of the
publishers
~. Communications, 10 insure affection,
must oiraJs be free ofposioge, and dcom-
panied igih the authors name.
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OTTAWA ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, AUGUST Oh 1910.

lent Of deCaying bones, than if waited to the
world through the medium Of bad atmos-
phrre.
The influence Of tho teeth on singing and
on speech generally, must be perceplible to
every one, for a good articulation is almost
impossible without a sound aud regular set.
Aud then the consciousness Of speaking
with ''clean lips" and mouth, must add great =
ly 10 the confidence Of almost any public
speaker.
Decaying teeth are the most common
cause Of an offensive breath, and we may be
certain that few know what they carry in
their mouths naturally calculated to vitiate
the air conveyed to aud from their lungs in
breathing. Bad teeth not only poison the
lungs in this way, causing disease, but the
blood becomes impregnated, thus laying the
constitution open to a variety of diseases.
The stomach also becomes impaired, the
digestive organs injured, aud such disease
as the cholera finds the constitution easy to
overcome. Did you ever see a dyspeptic
with set of sound teeth? Probably more
complaints OF the stomach and bowels are
owing to imperfect masilcation of food than
TO any other cause. We should remember
that the quantity eaten and the manner OF
Q
Cucumbers and green apples may be masti-
Gated so as to "set easy on the stomach" al
though they may never digest.
II is also unwholesome, as well as mn
pleasant, to eat without teeth, and good
ones. Who would exchange a sound set OF
teeth for their bulk in gold, even twice told
Yet how slight is the sacrifice 10 keep a set
of teeth in order-suund, uniroublesomc,
healthy.
Both the stomach and teeth should be kept
/ in order, or neither can remain long unin-
jured.
Need we say anything Of avoiding what
has been APPLY termed 'the bell Of a. dis
cases.
Thou toothachc, surely hearst the bell
Among them a.
Could anything be more foreble than that
curse of Burns,
! Give a the foes of Scotlands weal
a twelyemonths ioothache'
Who has not suffered from this most dire
complaint? Yet that il may be prevented
! by proper care is indubitabe 1t is one o
the means which nature makes use Of tC
admonish US Of our ,ranseressionS. The
evil almost universally proceeds from ca
witty in the teeth, which should be stoppeC
as soon as discovered, even before it be
comes troublesome at all. In all cases o.
unsoundness or other defect in the teeth, q
dentist Of observation-disclosures who has mad,
the profession the business of his life
should be consulted without delay.
! In future articles will euter into the re
NEEDLES and proper treatment Of diseases O
the teetl-so far as my remarks can b,
made Of any pra.ical utility TO the unpro
fessiona reader l have said more in refer
ence to the importance of this subject thar
was perhaps necessary but in view Of til,
apparent utter Indifference with which il i
regarded, it seemed to call for a champion.
OudpG, Aug, lSi9. G.. NJ. l..
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REMARKS.

For the reader who may not remember the tradl-
ton Of the fate OF the Indian tribe which persisted on
the Starved Rock an the Illinois river, near OF
tnwa-thnt the above lines may he better under
stood, | will here give II IN bret manner;
We are told that the lns were once powerful
and warning tribe and occupying the territory OF
lllinois-which derived its name from them. And
that they had long been NJ war with the Ottawas
and Pottawatamics-and II Is inferred wit Others
and that they became weak, and reduced tn mere
remnant. In conflict pnor 10 their sad fate, they
were defeated and fled Tor safety and being closely
pursued 10 escape death upon the prairie, they sought
this rock-hoping there 10 defy and defeat their en-
crnic-: but alas being bCsc.rcd and confined to
such narrow limits, they could get no supplies of
food, sc, 50 that from slaughter and starvation,
the remaining portion Vi the whole trlbe there per-
shcd--hcncc the name Starved Rock" Some Of
their bones, at this day, are to be found.
4 iand-hopc pointed to thc sum- SC, stanza Ill
The reader viii perceive from this, that have
conveyed nm idea Of the religious faith OF the llni~
vet OF that know nothing nor can any thing be
icnncd however, it Is tobc supposed it was like that
of some of the tribes now in cNis'cuce-wmch
are great generators of the sun. Hence, class
il rs such and here give notion the Cherokces
have Of getting to then paradise, heaven, or hunting
ground, las others choose to call it, as ! learned
from an old Cherokee:
lie told me that ucy believe in future existence
that there is life Of eiera happiness after death
aud that before they can reach the good and delight
tul hunting ground, they think they are going 10 try
10 arrive in, ihcg 10 jOHHcg 10 The region gt he
setting sun; and then, before they can get on this
ground, they are TO cross a stream with very high
banks, over which licsa fallen tree; and when about
midway, they are tested whether good or bad, by
stones being thrown nj them. Ii they have been
faithful through life ms great warriors, thieves, &c
they pass over unframed. But, il uniahtu to these
requisites in the character OF good man, they are
hit on every side; and in lodging the missiles, slip
off in the stream, which is full of tilih-suCh dead
fish, snakes frogs, lizards, &c.-and are lost as
also the arms which were buried with them.
So far MS concerns the belief of the indian in 4
future exstcnc" for the enjoyment OF ahunling, &c.
am convinced that it is so for, | have been among
several tribes, and know that they prepare the dead
for after life. Tribes generally, il may be said nj
formerly did, bury arms with the dead. The Dab
cotahs have been known not only to deposit arm,
with the dead but TO slaughter horse, that the de-
ceased may be thereby benefited. This nation wor
ship the sun
OTTAWA, LII, August 90 1919
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Fashionable Tailoring.
CONEILX & EAIIEY

ID EFURN thanks to the public ior The liberal
patronage extended to them, and would state
that they have removed to the north side of the
City Hotel, to tho building adjoining the house
lately occupied by John McCariy They have
procured the latest
Fail and Wlnter FaShiOnS.
direct from New York, which will enable them
to make up garments in the most fashionable
style, Work will be done in the best manner,
and all garments made to fit.
Ottawa Sen % l4jS
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Horse Shoeing and FarrierV,

VHE subscriber bcgs leave to annouce to the public
L thathc has opened an establishment in Columbus
street. near the Catholic Church where the business
oihorSe shociug and ianiery will be conducted on the
most scientific principles. 1t IS generally admitted
that too many Of those who practice shorug are to-
tally ignorant OF its principles thereby producing the
numerous cases of ContuCtionS and diseases OF the
feet daily Witnessed It really becomes the duty of
every one who values good horse so essential to
his profit well as his pleasure, to secure the Seryi
ccS OF good 0rrler for SO useful an animal.
Fifteen years practical experience, it is hoped will
enable the subscriber To follow correct system, cal
cuatcd To prevent diseases consequent on mSkiu
Shoeing; and when necessary to remedy the errors
OF the past. I. TANNING.
Ottawa, Nov. O, SIS IL
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'Be right straight along said the Squire,
who remembered the details Of the law re.
lating 10 lhis sort OF seizure hafto the
hog reeve and the other half 10 the poor Of
the town-and within half an hour had the
peaceable POSSESSION of four animals suchas
the neighbUihood couldn't Otherwise boast
OF.
The siezed hocs were quickly $, ,."''
ed by the town official, and we G .."u,s'
to dry in the Sqnire's st '"'' WITS
I. righ,sd up his bro, =. y. u, III r 10.
paired TO his yard
the PIG i , PEN he 1S49. 800
10 he ' fo"na e.eson & Preston,
from the sid & FORWARDING MERCHANTS.
was empty ST. LOUIS, MO.
III me mearEsoN, JOHN b. PRESTON.
In, LIT, seizeo no FFERehCeS:
ms so9d w'ie,v s Dukee, St Louis
Betty said the Squscnd. Neu Orleans.
vides in case of seizur, thiage.
pigs shall 60 to the official and the ,.,,,. ,..
to the poor. Now, Betty, who's poorer than
yon are p
'Snrr enough said The sqnire's wife, o.
bediently, Sure enough if any body's poor.
er'n am, I'd like TO hear abont H.
well, so / calkilate. An thairfore, one
half these pigs goes TO the poor-tbat's yeoI
and the luther half, as I said afore. goes TO
the oilcer-an that's me' and the four hogs
very seon found their way into Squire Lock.
sharp's pork barrels.
An hour afterwards, Farmer 7. arrived
at the Squirrels sprang ever the stile, into the
house, through the back kitchen, ont again
into the yard, where he encountered the
squire quietly at work.
'lsay, Squirrel
'IIello =
'What are you doing@
"Bout whatf'
'Where's the piCs?'
! Distributed 'coJdng 10 iaw.'
sWhai?'
| 'HaTto hog reeve-haff to the poor.'
| Iheg're mine p shouted Farmer T., half
crazed at his loss. They're mine, Squire
broke out Of my PEN
you made the complaint YOURSELF
know, bu--'
San its tew late, farmer; the property's
divided-can't 60 behind the statoots.'
The farmer squirmed and threatened to
be evenged on somebody on the first oppor-
tunity; but seeing his mistake, at length re-
turned home and from that day forward
had no occasion for a similar lesson. IIo
never afterwards complained Of his neigh
bors hogs.
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NEW TAILOR SHOP.
4 II SMITH

Has recently established himself in Ottawa
on the north side cf the public square, where he
will promptly attend to all calls ia his line of bu.
sincss. Fashions received regularly. All work
executed in his shop iswarrantcd. Cutting done
to order. NAV oS, lSl7-.i6.tf
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10 the Pubic.

MIR 5. WEAVER keeps on hand, n, NIL times
NI the hes, kinds of meats of every description, To
suit the public. lie has kept the business through
the winter NJ loss, when all others in the same bu
sncss gave up the ship He has kept finn to his
post although killing horse worth 500 in lacking,
still he brought his bark safe oshorc In return we,
n citizens of Ottawa. express ourgratitudc TO r. 5,
WEAVER, Tor this favor and pledge ourselves 10 give
him our support in preference to any thatmny start
in the same business [mr9l MANY CITIZENS
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Business CARDS.
II. +. Il l.. II. EamcS,

Commission Merchants OHawG, H.
Warehouse on lasalle street west side of the brds
They will pay particular attention to the sale g
produce in Chicago for those who may choose thai
market. All orders left with us tor the purchase Of
lumber, will meet with prompt attention.
Aug 10 'iq-im
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DIR. ]. PEARSON,

Physician, Surgeon & Dentist- Ottavd, H.
Oilers his professional services to the lnhabi.
ants of Ottawa and vicinity. Office at his resi-.
dcnce on Columbus street.
P.S,-Dr, p. still continues 10 perform opcr'
atoms in 1.-The various branches OF DENTISTRY.
Charges 10 correspond piM The lines!
,Mnrch II. 1871
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"Well, Nimrod, how long werefhe shii'
dren Of Israel in the wildernsssy: 10 -,
"1ill they found their way cus:'' -, 4, |.
"Who was east into the Ions ~ KS.
EVAN Amburg." - ~
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] Y

Rock Of ages, shall the tread
OF man, DER ashes of the dead
Ascend my urgedncss to know
A nation there hath been laid low
Or, list to dlrgcs, oi each night.
The winds are moaning round thy height
While moons, of icy glare, disclose
Thy sulirn tom--lhc scene of woes
that on thy head, where rain
And storms have led their train,
Be fxd the work which fate hath done
Now in decay
For supcrsiiilOus man Is one
For iancy's sway;
Or, never, never while time wanes
Shall there be known-but what remains?
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MEAT NIAlsI<EI.

HEIiE Subscribers have connected themselves
inbusncss and intend keeping their
= MEAT MARKET
Supplied with the best the nrvniiaril Make,
open every day from 4 o'clock Al the morning I'll
10 O'clock WEAVER <; GRANT
y IT. the old accounts will be- settled by Samuel
Ii'cGrcT June 1874 ) Gift
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The London Patent Je9snal seetalge ~
engraving Of a Guarded Rsactj
not to cut the akin In the procsss -
Our Shylocks should provide ~ Is
With one. -
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III. w. HOPKINS, Nj ID.

Physician & STgeon-O iidtca, III.
Oilers his professional services to the citizens
Of Ottawa and vicinity. Oiice over Walker q
Hickling's store, where he may be found at all
times except when absent on professional husl.
ness Aug. &, 1916.
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DIR. COOLING,

Office north side ot'thc public square Residence
corner of La Saiic and Madison streets.
Being always devoted to his profession, hopes for
shnre of public patronage. sept22
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L. A. CuILBERT, NJ. D.
WIN. w. CANARLY
=. II. MEAGHER,

Physician and Surgeon, .
Nav be found in his office back of the telegraph Of
flee IN Ottawa, ILL.,, where reference can BE- seen as
TO skill and prncticc lnll.l9
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I'M Ward g. Doggett,

"a Manufacturers Of BOOTS and SHOES,
Nllddletoro, Mass, are prepared to furnish country
dealers, etc with all kinds Of Boots and Shoes by
the case or dozen on the most reasonable terms. Mt
their store, III Lake Street, Chicago. sep -.
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] | /.

Rock of agcs--,imc long fled,
on years unnumbcrcd NJ the dead
Sit thou IN the moonlights glow
A monument Of mortal woe A;
Aud in The day Of brightest light,
Stand 10 man a tomb Alright.
Where human dust doth now reposc:
Where ended earthly ,irllcs and throes:
Where spirits fled from pain
With noisclcss tread, to cam
A land--hopc pointed 10 the sull-
Nho-c fair array
OF sylvans, lawns, the crystal run,
For pleasure way,
Had giv'n life love to bear lis pains,
For Joys now known but with It's banes.
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GEORGE SMITH,
j. q. STONE,
SETH G.. EARL,

G-xy Carriage, House & Sign Pain
fyr,.t2 ter, PGperer and Giasier,
~ OTTAWA, Ill.
Snop on Columbusstreet near Dr.. Schemer.
horns Office.
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James Parrish,

JVINVS sGIT1NH,
REPAlRER OF BOATS, &C., &c,
On The For Rirer F,edcr, about 200 yards
ADORE MG Junction, at OHd,ca, III,
WILL attend TO all business in his line at the short
" est notice Give him call
Tcrms-lor hauling out,Sj. Laboron repairing
Mt hcago prices. ln26- d2-2m
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L.. :. LELAND,

attorney and Counsellor at Lar,
Has removed hls office from RcdlIcks block to the
room formerly occupied by the sbcuf IN the court
house, and now occupied in part ly Lorenzo Loand.
lnnNNn nllN 1 lAIl
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D. D. THOMPSON, NJ. D.,

Offers his professional services to the citizens OF OF
tawa and vicinity Office, at the store Of G.. l..
Thompson apr 90 10
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Written for The Ottawa Free VradeT.l
TO THE STARVED ROCK
ny ISRAEL"
|.

Crock Of ages" high thy head
Rises DER a rivers bed
Whose rIp'IIng waters, on below,
Moved munurtng with spnrklrd glow,
While time kept up is mighty hight
Hanging DER thee many night
OF qlietness, that gave rcpose--
OF violence aud stormy woes,
Till on thy head hath lain
A nations drad--and slain
Whose bones have whitcn'd IN the sun,
And mad decay
Hath sci2'd most rudcly, cv'ry one
In sdlrc play,
Til but vcstgc now remains
OF Him who royed the plains.
II.
Rock of ages, fate hath spread
Ger thy cold form the corey dead,
Whoicll by an avengers blow,
Expiring mid the rfoanS oil woe,
While hOws and shrieks, with savage might,
Loud loudly echoed round thy site
While hunger, too, like mortal foes,
Sent numbers into deaths rcpose,
And wolves they fed anain
Upon the dcad-and slain
And shall such scene c'er be begun,
And with day,
A people in oblivion run,
From brutal fray
And, ike some depth where darkness rcigns
Shall mystry hang o'ci their remains!
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IVA, III, August %, 1919