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NONTGOMERY'S
Family Provision Store.
EVGon>ivR Arrivals.

Extensive Arrivals.
THE subscriber has just received his Spring stock At
1 the above old and popular establishment compris-
ing every article included in the list Of the useful and
health full substantiais Of life His purchases
irving from the sorth and with his purchases
elsewhere comprise the largest, fullest, freshest
and cheapest OF Family Groceries TO be found be-
tween Chicago and 81. Louis. He invites all who
skep;ical on 20 call and them. The follow
comprise but o! his list constantly
hand.
.Ssgar brown. loaf, clarified, and crushed.
IuH.e. Rio T4d Java
.na,ass1s ST ar honse, plantation and syrup.
Con0I.s st.arine. sperm, and tailov.
Teas, green, black. boh-a. &c.
.Sor.. .osin, CASTLE. and shaving.
TotIcco, Cav-ndish, fne cut smoking. &c.
Cigars, anything from long nine" to "H,d four
penny Cuha"
l,Ls, Iinseed sperm. and olive.
PORK lard tallcw. &c.
Fash, rnaksrel. white herring, and trout.
ti,coG Nut, rajsns and currants.
FI1-, y retail or 10y the drum.
Ginger Trsssrrss, a very fine article.
ViRsCGr. the best crab and cider.
Pickles, in jars, all kinds, extra
PEPPER S'Hcs. Pepper, salt, alspice, ginger and al
other ordinary condiments.
Nut. Brazil. dberts. almonds. pea nuts, &c.
Toys children. including cry babies, and everything
else from the elephant TO Jack the giant killer.
oysters. sardines dc, in cans.
,undi@s. a 10; Of all kinds.
rail-, brooms, ulUps, kc.
Ovrn1es and LEMONS fresh fruTn The Sonth q. retail
~ the box.
Iapsr. ink, pens. and all kind. Of stationery.
Tgh0ieT SHOT, caps, lead ard everything in that line.
Fishing iekie from the longest pole ninnow hooks
Flour, potatoes vegetables in their season, butter,
egcs chickens. and all such little arrangements" need
ed families. always KEEP, when they possibly be
VI0LINs.
very hne lot Of yolin., with all The arrangements,
ALSO-CIicdgo and Alton Lime and lament. tor.-
,h-r with everything else that he named hi. line,
and he Supplied with the article called for h.
o,,s1.. Nly 81, 1855, r. MONTGOMERY
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Eegal Aopertisements.
MWtUdOe Sale.

MUtydge O0tS
~ nEnEAe, default having been made In payment OF
". one Thousand dollars, with interest At ten per
secured to be paid to me bv John RrseSn.y bv Ger
tain given to by the said John Il Brackney
ana 9met =. srackney, his wife, Of the following de-
scrioea property, situated in the County Of La Sale,
The southwest quarter OF the northeast quarter Of
Section No thrty-four (3A and the Forth east
Of the northeast quarter Of Section No. Al,
in Township thirty three 1885, north Of Range one m
east Of the third principal meridian CONTAINING eighty
acres more less, which mortgage executed and
bears date on the rst day Of June, A. D. 1857 and
duly recorded in the Records Of La Salle County In
Book No. 50, pages COT and 66s.
all in the above described
land that by virtue Of the power Of sale contained In
sad mortgage ehal the sixth day Of July next, Al
o'clock p NJ, sell the premises above mentioned and
described north door CT the Court House In Otta
the highest and best bidder for cash. Said laDt
will be conveyed the purchaser purchasers thereo
Immediately amer said SALE Said sale will be made 70
the purpose Of paying the Of money secured 70
paid by said mortgage, with costs and expenses.
Alison WARD.
youN p AuYuoNv for M~rtparee iunS
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READ An HouR DAY-There was a lad
who at fourteen was apprenticed to soap
boiler. One of his resolutions was to read
one hour day, or at least at that rate, and
he had An old silver watch left him by his
uncle, which he timed his reading by. He
s,aid seven years with his master, and his
master said when he was twenty one, that
he knew as much as the young squire did
Now let us see how much time he had to
read in seven yeare, at the rate OF an hour a
day. It woLid be twenty-five hundred and
fifty-fvs hours, which at the rate Of eight
reading hours a day, would be three hun
drsd aux nineteen days: equal to forty five
weeks, equal to eleven months; neasly q
years reading. That time spent in treasur
ing up useful knowledge would pile up
very large store. l am sure it is worth try
ing for See what you can do.
But, mark: To "know as much as the
young squire did," the lad had TO read for
knoulsdge, and not fer amusement merely.
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Curing Clover Hay.

As the time of cutting an curing clover
h y is near at hand, have felt it my DUTY
to write few lines describing the true mi e
ne of curing clover hay.
To begin with, never cock your hay until
it is dry enough to go into the stack or barn.
If the grass over heats or sweatS in cock or
stack, it must necessarily be dusty and
d,rnaged. And for myself, l had as iieve
it would sweat and burn in the NOW as in
the cock. Clover hay is always cut when it
is green and full of juice, and Of all the
grasses, needs the most careful curing. l
think there has been ten tons OF hay spoiled
for the fear of rain, to one of actual rain
Cut your clover and let it alone until one
side is cured thoroughly by the sun, and
then turn it over and let that dry, and then
gather it up as soon as possible and secure
it in the stack or barn. In the first place,
it is not half the labor that attends the cock
ing system; it is not half the work to rake
dry hay as it is wet grass, because it is not
more than half as heavy. But some are
foolish enough to say that the sun will burn
your clover all up, and that the best part,
the leaves will all be lost. In regard to the
first objection, it is not true. Clover, when
dry, is light, and particularly SO when cock
or NOW burned. The truth is, that before
the following spring it must be dry or rot
ten, and the man that flatterS himself, that
because he draws into his barn twenty tons
Of hay and ten tons Of water, that he has got
thirty tons Of hay, is deceived. And in re.
gard to the second objection, the loss Ct
leaves is comparatively nothing, as what
few do fall upon the ground will not hurt
the ground at all !; at least those that believe
in blowing in clover will agree TO it. But,
says the objscter, what are you going to do
in a catchy or rainy time? All you have to
DO, is to let your grass lay in the swath I'M
til it does dry but in case there is danger
of moulding, turn it over; but it will stand
rain a great while without moulding, for
sherc is not quantity enough together to
give chance for heating and Instruction.
And for teaching the hay to injuro it, that
is all humbug. l have had grass lay in the
swath two weeks, and yet made good hay,
but l had to turn the grass over occasion
ally. In conclusion say to all new begin
N RS, to try on small scale at first, and
they VII become satisfied; but have little
hope Of convincing any body against their
will. "Make hay while the sun shines.
CALEB VINEGAR. Lake Gyore. N. J.
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Valuable Receipts.

To RoAsr BEEs-Rib roast is that part
where the ribs commence, on the fore quar-
ter Of the back of the OK. The first two or
three ribs is called the first cut, the next
two or three the second cut; these tsoo cuts
are the best to rcast. Cut of all the bones,
and saw the ribs in two places, carefully
peel or Gu. off all soiled or dirty places, if
sny. then wipe it all over with a clean cloth
wruns out of cold water. Then rub it all
ev-r with fine salt, put it in the pan to roast
with not too strong fire to burn 1t. In
half an hour take it out and drain the gravy
into a bowl, haste it with the fat, and DUST
on flour all over the meat this must be
he done every half hour, until the meat IS
roasted, which will keep the gravy from BE-
ing burnt. Take up the meat, skim some
of the fat from the top of the bowl, and pour
it into the pan, dust in some Hour, let II
boil. and stir it until it thiekens. N. b. A
ro1st of ten pounds will take about two and
a half to three hours to cook. If you roast
before FIRE place, you can lot the gravy re
main i the pan.
A srloin Of beef, or a loin Of veol, can be
roasted in the same way. In the sirloin OF
beef the suet must not be roastcd--it will
spoil the gravy.
To MAKE A STUFFING FOR ALL KINDS OF
MEAT AND PoULTRY.-Take five-cent loaf
Of bakers stale wheat bread. Rub it up
fine; save out in bowl one-quarter part /;
put the rest into pan, and jam 1t with the
Jo.ato masher; put in about two ounces OF
iu,ter, or fat salt pork cut fine, two fresh
eggs, q tablespoonful Of sweet sweet herbs,
thyme, sweet marjoram, and summer sayo-
~, equal parts, rubbed fine; tea spoonful OF
salt, or to the tasto. tablespoonful! OF flour
and thicken with the dry bread till quite
thick.
To RoAsr LEG OF VEAL.-Cut out the
bone with a sharp carving knife. Fill up
the hole with suffing, and skewer the lap
pet over to keep in the stuffing. n. B. For
a leg of ten pounds, roast for three hours
with steady fire; the same as for beef.
HIND QUARTER OF WErnER MUrroS, can DO
roasted the same as beef; if you wish to
stuff it, take out the kidney, and stvff under
the flank, and skewer down. Hind quarters
of lamb can be roasted in the same way.
To ALA MODE BEEE.--Take about ten
ponnds OF the round of good fatted beef,
cut deep holes with the carving knife, and
FL in with the stutfing, (sec No. 81 rub ell
over with fine salt; lay two or three strong
hard wood sticks across the bottom Of the
pot to keep the meat from the water put
in half pint of water; lay in the meat ;
put on the Id of the pot and paste paper
around to keep in the steam cook about
three hours with a very moderate fire.
Take up the meat and sticks, and dust in
some flour; let it boil and stir it until il
thickens the gravy.-Ohio Valley Farmer.
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STEAM ENGINES.
PORTABLE AND STATIONERY
Rood,a pofonf ncnillo4or

AsSSN oeCue SoS1AdtSI,
YINHE greatest Improvement. the simplest piece Of me-
Il chanisu, and the most powerful engine in proper
ton {" its size built They Dunced at the Worlds
Fsr IN Paris in lo that the result Of the operation
gain OF 20 per all other enyirts use,
and awarded the prize medal to The inventor.
This saving is obtained hy letting :he in both
SIDES OF the cylinder te time, thereby doubling
the size Of the ports and the pressure each side be-
ing equal there friction the valves and having,
what IS also very essential to economy free exhaust
and BY dispensing with the eccentrics slide valves.
heads and slides. these parts having the fc;iont
Of the old style OF engines all the attention. oils repairs
and skill to keep those parts properly adjusted, are
saved.
The boilers are made on an improved plan the fire be-
ing placed in front end, below the centre, passing
through to back and returning TO the front through
tubes making great amount Of Ere sSr.ace a
pact, simple and accessible form.
As portable engine they exec, all others and can b
by boy, without breaking down. in consequence oI
dispensing with much outside work. usually found
engines which sometimes keep the owner running 70
the machnists constantly Come and see the design
For sale by NJ. A. HOWELL, JE.,
rYS Oflce C Earl 4 Sons.
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S. P. PARKER,


FTNAKES this method CT informing the crtzsns OF Otta-
u and vicinity that he is sole agent for g. H.
Geib's new model Piano Forte, which he will sell
for less money than any other Piano Of the same
style and quality be had from any other source
Said Instruments will be warranted for three years.
will be sufficiently often to take orders and fur
nish Instruments No order will be considered binding
unless the Instrument is superior, both in and
quality of tone, to any other maker To prove what
say only ask the privilege Of furnishing you an nsru
ment il statement is hot correct need not keep
it, One Of G. Fl. Geb's Pianos can be at Mr. l. v.
waterman's. Pease call, see, and try it.
will furnish Instruments from any reliable manufac-
turer to suit customers good terms any other
one, il Geibs does not snit.
Mr.. H. Geib "a brother Of g. II. Geib,) who 10 know
here by some - Of the best Piano Forte Tuners
Regulators that Is in the country will be here be-
tween the Goth Of August and the 10th OF September
with whom reliable arrangements be made for tuning
REFEREScEs.-rrue Waterman and O. h. Busl.
jul1S-6mt
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At . fashionable city party, at which low
neck dresses were . prominent feature, Miss
b. addressed her country cousin:i
"Cousin Sam, did you ever such glori-
ous sight befcrei"
Never since waa wsansd:" said Sam,
blushing.
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paints, Oils, Drugs, &r.
EATATTRACTiON
AT
G @ EARL e SONS

vIHE subscribers take pleasure In being able to
nounce the citizens Of Ottawa and vicinity that
they have received, 1T their stand their neE sOck
of Goods direct from the manufacturers. This 10 the
Greatet opportunity offered the citizens. A.
their stock is the largest in the county, and selected
from the best and most extensive manufactured and
importers in America comprising all grades and styles
Fda Paper and Decorations for Parors and halls from
the blank to the richest gold and velvet Also.
q large and splendid collection OF Window Shades Cor.
nices, Trimmings, Fixtures, &c, &c.
In connection with the above they have the largest
and finest assortment Of Oils, Paints vsrnishes and
Painters Tools the market, al Of which will be sold
very low for cash. ap10
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New Firm and New Goods.

Il. ERIEDM ANN,
Clothier and Merchant Tailor,
South side Of Main Street. door .cest Of King d
Mard's Hard,oare Store, Ottasca. IHinois.
RESPECTFULLY invites the attention Of the public to
IL his new and splendid stock Of
Spring and Summer Goods,
Consisting Of
Fine Black Frock Coats,
Summer Over Coats,
business Goats Of everx quality and style.
-Pantaloons from Is cts. up TO elO.
A more splendid stock Of
1rIE- Boys Clothtme
aver before kept in this city good assert
ment Of E.>~a.
rp..sr noeeLjns and Cassmeres 10 make up in gar
1aU' vhieh he viii guarantee to at and wear well.
"A1 "a. hole stock Is new and well selected.
= rsIxpnAxH, returning his grateful acknowiedg-
ents 20 the numerous patrons Of his new establish
ment 70 happy to among his warmest friends those
Who have dealt with him since he commenced business
four years ago In this city, partner IL the arm OF
FsyEpn AxN ALrscHuIxa, and for himself and he
wi do all in his power to suit the hard times He has
had and will have for his motto, q sos foat
:. "Quick Sales and Small Prs6t! u l.s
L. PREGNANT
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. Free Bridge.
Mrs. WILLIAMS AND DAUGHTER.

DESPECTFULLY solicit a continuance of that patron.
u age which has been kindly extended them BY the
citizens Of Ottawa, during the past year.
Mrs. WILLIAMS DAUGHTER take this opportn nitv
to inform their friends and the public generally that
they have rented house MAIN Street. Sd block vest
tadnenHy. -
Mrs. WILLIAMS DAUGHTER solicit the attention
OF all Interested to their method Of instruction. which
differs from the course usually pursued by Teachers
The pupils receive musical instruction hours during
the week. which is hours more than is given By Teach.
ers generally.
Pupils received at their residence, they will 70 to
the house Of pupils, as required.
BCareful attention given to the alton az The
voice.
Terms moderate nv9Q
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Come at Last!
AT THE
STORE (!

SPENCEKS q H AhLs
YHyfE subscribers receiving their Spring and
Il Summer stock of CROCKERY. Having purchased
Goods from first hands, in original packages
prepared to sell much cheaper than those who buy only
in small quantities. Our stock consists of full and
complete assortment of China, Glass and Qceensware.
Also, superior lot Of
Plated Goods.
Forks Spoons Butter Knives, Casters. Cake Baskets,
Soup Ladies' Silver Plated Table and Dessert Knives.
Britannia Ware.
In Tea Sets by the single piece, which will sell
cheaper than offered before in Ottawa. Also, well
selected stock of English and American
Table Cutlery.
Table and Tea Knives and Forks, Butcher and Bread
Knives. Also, German Silver and Abata Table and Tea
Spoons
Gilt and Mahogany Frame Mirrors Ladies' French and
German Fancy Work Baskets and Retcuies Table
Mats, Water Coolers, Egg Boilers, Painted Tin Toilet
Sets Lamps and Lanterns Wire Covers &c &c, all of
which offer for sale cheap if cheaper than any
house in Chicago ljun27l SPENCER EARL.
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n
HAVING purchased the entire stock of Drugs Medi-
cines Oils, Paints, &C., formerly owned by Hunter
Toombes, would say his friends and the public ge-
neraly, that he will costinue the drug business the
old stand La Sale ST., two doors north Of ~ II.
Sxift's Law Office where he will be happy accommo-
date all those who may favor him with call. AL per.
wishing obtain pure article in the drug line
will always be to find it at MCAKrHrR's, he in.
tends keep other kind He would invite atten.
ton OF the ladies in particular TO his stock Of Perfume
ry which 10 the best and extensive offered in
Ottawa varying in price and quality to suit purchasers
He has also large and beautiful assortment OF Lamps
Lanterns Chandeliers Of all sizes, from twenty five
cents up to Fifty dollars each
Also, Hat, Tooth Pail, Cloth and Paint Brushes Of
all descriptions besides Soaps Shaving Creams Pon,s.
tums Hair Oil, Combs. Pens, Ink, Paper Envelopes
and host Of fancy articles too mention -
He will keep constantly On hand sash and Glass; al
Sizes glazed ready for at manufacturers prices
Dr. Macarthur will continue the practice Of medicine
as heretofore, and may always be found his Store
when not absent protes sional business. fsh3
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PHILIP GODFR EY'S
Family Grocery Store

Corner cf Main and Columbus sts., Ottd,-a,
sE subscriber respectfully beys leave 30 call 'he
attention Of the public 10 his Grocery Establish
rent OF Of Main aud Columbus sre-t.
the Fox Rvcr Bridge. He keeps constantly hand and
receives ~-riy from :he South and Fast supplies o.
Family groceries a k.rots>iOhs.
Embracing every article belonging III. line Of trade
with many others usually found in similar establish
m-nts A. be buys only with Cash re can therefore sell
a. cheap n. any merchant in He respectfully in
yite. persons give him call before purchasing else
where lie has als5 large assortment OF Tobacco and
Cigars He begs thanks for the Kind and lbe
raj patronage heretofore extended him. and socits its
continuance. iaulsl PHILIP GODFREY.
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GlRSON 4 BRO.

RE Offering Furniture at greatly reduced prices
"A at their old stand, La Sale st.
They keep ready made and trimmed Collins, and Me-
iaic Burial Gases of all kinds and sizes constantly on
hano. Persons from the country will have delay
see advertisement ext week lfeb6l GIBSON BRO.
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Academy of Ms,slc

FryHE undersigned has opened "A Academy of Mps;.
Il in which all Instruments As Piano. Melodeon Vic,
lin, Carionet, Flute. Guitar, and Singing, and all Brass
Instruments will be taught at reasonable charges
Classes will be opened not containing more than -
scholars in each. :,
Music furnished for Balls, Parties, Parades he with
any number of instruments at reasonable terms
For particulars inquire at L. Y CAGES Music Store
jan9tf C. W. DENHARD
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For Sale.

y = .
Eis NwL Sec. 81, T. 80. X. 5.
MI Sec. 22. 7. a. Il. 5.
Lot 81, Ottawa City.
- Lots in the States Addition 20 Ottawa.
8 Lot. In Ottawa Centre.
~, 81, s. and lot, In subdivision OF bart OF
the NEls Sec 3, 7. S3 RS
This property overooks the City. the mos. il.
sirabe and valuable property in Ottawa for residence.
Also, l. . and acre lots Of Geo. ". Ba..e;t's
present residence and about 50 lot. in Addition
10 Ottawa adjonii.g and north Of Chanplin Hamburg.
Addition These viii be 81 by $50 feet Any OF
above property will be soI years time II desired
with interest only payable ANNUALLY at ten per cent.
myIs GEO. :. f1sfiER
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CONFECTIONERY STORE.

CONFECTIONE STORE.
At Ham Ge's old sfdn0, Main Street. nearly oppo-
site the Bank,
OTTAWA. ILLINOIS.
THE subscriber having taken the late popular esab
lishment OF J. b. Hamalle is prepared to mapufac
ture and supply, heretofore, all kinds Of Conscton
at wholesale and RETAIL warranted equal TO the best
eastern article.
He also keeps all kinds OF TOYS table ornaments, &C.
ICE CREAM served a; any hour during the summer,
at his rooms Also supplied by the quantity to private
families, parties, &c.
All kinds Of fancy Wedding Cake constantly on hand,
or manufactured to order lmay26l wM EBERT
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GREEN'S MILL
DAYTON
Wooden Mandatory p! !

vHE undersigned take this method Of informing their
old customers, and the public generally, that
putting into Establishment this Spring Machinery that
will enable turn that double the amount Of
Goods We have usually done; the demand for Goods
warrants additional Machinery and hope give
satisfaction exchanges Of Wooden Goods for Wool
We never have and do not intend to card into wool
poron OF cotOn and sell it for all WOOL Our goods
warranted in this respect and also for durability We
shall continue exchange for Wool formerly the fol-
lowing kinds OF Goods viz: Heavy Casimeres, Satinets
Jeans, Fannes OF different kinds, Blankets, and Stock
ing Yarn Considerable attention viii be paid to Stocking
Yarn orders viii be filed for all the different grades and
kinds Of Yarn, common Mixed, Indigo Blue Mixed, Red,
Clouded, &c. And We viii manufacture, for merchants
and others Wool in lots Of hundred pounds and up
wards into Stocking Yarn. any of the above kinds
goods. Oh liberal terms for cash or wool. Also.
Carding and Spinning
VIII be done in lots of 80 lbs and upwards, at Is to IS
cents per pound.
Custom Carding into Rolls
Will he done six cents per pound. Their rnschines
will be clothed anew with the best of Cards, and with
experienced Carder, they expect to have good work
done Wool will be taken from the Depot at Ottawa, and
rolls returned within reasonable length Of time for do
ing the work, which may be lin strong sheets) from
almost any part of the State at triing expense.
Wool intended for exchange for of the above kinds
of Goods ACCOMPANIED by the order be sent
by Railroad to Ottawa and the goods will be and
sent with promptness, according to order.
We would also say, that We have got our New Custom
and FIGURING Mill in operation, and persons wishing
have their grinding done short notice. as we have
plenty of water at all times. ImylIl J. d. GREEN.
Free Bridge.
S4lIIE free bridge across Fox River at Dayton 10
/ completed, and persons living east side will
and FIGURING MILL which is capable Of grinding from so
to 60 bushels per hour As the undersigned have ex.
pended their very literally in erecting such Mill
and Bridge the growing wants of the country require
they hope receive abera share of public
bling in connection with the above MILL free Of charge
and their public house has passed into other hacds
bids fair to do justice to the f""er man At reasonable
Dayton, November "a lSU.