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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
The Turning Tide.

Some have thought that Ottawa for a few wears
past has been stationary in growth. Little towns
around, starting up, have put on attractive airs
and hustled in business, and made their impress
sion. Chicago, with its strong onward sweep
adding annually its thousands of population and
millions of wealth, has dazzled and surprised all
Quincy has strengthened Aurora has prospered,
Rockford gone ahead, Peoria kept on-but OF
tawa has disappointed the expectations of its
friends.
There is no sufficient reason, with our pre-em-
inent advantages, in fuel and water power and
transportation, why Ottawa should not now have
population of fifteen to twenty thousand. The
extent and richness of the surrounding country
doing business here, would have sustained such
population as easily as that which is now here.
great deal of wealth has been accumulated
here, and then withdrawn for business or pleas
ure in other places. 1t is thus partly at our ex-
pense that surrounding cities have grown. Had
that wealth been applied here in manufactures
or developing the resorces of the coantry, or in
trade or public buildings, Ottawa would be
very different city from what it is to day.
But notwithstanding all drawbacks, our new
census shows pleasing gain of a thousand souls
since 10. Our sheets show an array of stores
renting at very high fgures,) first class stores,
newly built; great advance in public buildings:
and what is better, an array of country traickers.
1t is like old times. The rush of fall trade has
taken people by surprise. 1t has swept almost
clean manufacturers ware rooms
But this Is not all. A new spirit of enterprise
is abroad. We may now and then hear of some
new company forming, or plan projecting insu-
ring rapid development in the future to our
best interests-we think the tide is fairly turned
in our favor and that business revived now will
continue its prosperous course for years to
come. Persons who have been absent three years,
returning now, scarcely recognize the old land
marks, the business portion having been so thor
oughly rebuilt.
Amid all the hurry and drive of the Autumn,
a goodly number of fine, substantial residences
is going up, and scores upon scores of smaller
buildings and additions"
In q town that doubles in less than ten years
business men can afford to build or buy
The farm lands in this county. though held at
low price, filled up slowly. Now, though near
ly all under fence, the Improvements for years to
come will of necessity be so very great to make
trade lively ana manufactures an imperative
necessity.
Let Ottawa look up and rejoice in the return.
ing tide of her prosperity. The elements of he,
greatness lie loose all around her. All she needs
and ever needed, has been, the men to organize
these elements and put them into action. The
experience of the last year two shows tha,
We are getting the men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

THE LUTHERANs-Thc Lutherans of this CITY,
in common with all the adherents of that relig-
ious denomination throughout the world, will
observe the 550th anniversary of Lutheranism by
appropriate exercises in this city, on Thursday of
next week, Oct 3lst. There will be divine SER
vice at the church at 10 o'clock in the morning,
and if the weather permits public procession,
with dinner in a neighboring grove. Should
the weather, however, be unfavorable the din
will be served in the school room in the base
ment of the church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

The ARTEsIAN well in the Court House
square had attained depth Of 1870 feet at noon
yesterday. The sand rock which underlies Ottawa
was passed at 10 feet, and the next ten feet
were through the cement rock, which comes to
the surface at Utica The water, which was
first struck at depth Of "a feet rose about IA
feet before passing through the sand rock, but
shows no symptom of rising as the cement rock is
penetrated. The next stratum will doubtless be
limestone, ON the lower side of which the foun.
tain will bestruck that sends the water to the
surface from depth of some 400 feet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

DOG PELTISG.-A superabundance of dogs in
city or country is a nuisance, particularly as We
have seen it occasionally in this city, when
yelp on the public square would bring together
in five minutes a congregation of from forty to
hundred ours, generally of the very lowest de-.
gree. That the city fathers should take steps to
abate such nuisance is not only commendable,
but duty. The business, however, can be car.
ried too far. With possibly one exception, there
has not been a mad dog seen in Ottawa in FIVE
years. The city dog peltcr cleaned the streets
Of ours three months ago. What dogs are left
are generally thoroughly trained pointers, re-
trievers, terriers, watch or house dogs. As such,
these animals are valuable-some Of them we
colld name are more valuable than COW or even
horse. To have dog pelter sneaking around,
and, as such a dog accidentally escapes from his
kennel before his owner has time to look him up,
have him ruthlessly slaughtered, looks to most
men like despicable business, to say the least
of it. We move that the dog pelter be required
to keep pound, or, what would be better still,
be incontinently dismissed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

STUPID SPoRr.-Some chap in Memphis,
whose smartncss will bet the death of him, has
sent number of copies of the Memphis
AppeaI to various persons in this city, contain
ing mortuary report in which the death of
SD. Walker, aged 40 years." is underscored,
intending, OF course, to convey the impression
that d. Walker, the druggist, who moved sew
eral years ago from this city to Memphis, had
died. Letters from Mr. W, written since the
date of the paper in question, have relieved
the temporary anxiety OF his numerous friends
in this CITY,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
DISCONTINUED MOrtAls.

Those who are fat
Oft sigh at that,
And crave a slender figure,
While of the slim,
OF active limb
Wish their proportion bigger.
AS to which form looks best,
Each taste must tell
But both looks we'll
AS can be when at Stietels drest
They have the largest and best assorted and
most complete stock of Mems, Youths and Boys
clothing in Ottawa, equal to any in the city
in style, make and fit, comprising all kinds of
styles, sizes and qualities, adapted to the wants
of all, and sold at lower prices than the lowest
elsewhere.
Call and examine at NJ. Stiefels clothing Ba.
zaar, Main street, five doors west of La Salle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

SENsATIoN.-The denizens in the vicinity of
Cheever's new block have had sensation. The
Temperance Convention has been in session in
that quarter, and passing Mr.. MONEYS clothing
store daily, curiosity led some of the delegates
from distance to look at his stock and ascertain
his prices Their astonishment was evidenced
by the avidity with which they rushed in to
buy. For time it was thought that Moneys
stock must disappear, but, as usual, it proved
inexhaustible, and though he clothed them by
the dozen and score, his pile seems undimnish.
ed. Mooney kept cool as a cucumber through it
all, conscious that he was aster of the situation
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

CHRIsTMANN.-If you want large and most
superior stock of cloths, cassimeres and vestings
to select from, and the best tailor in all these
parts to make up the goods into stylish suit 20
to JACOB CHRIsrMANN, on Madison street, few
doors west of the Exchange Bank. He pays no
exorbitant rents, is his own "boss tailor" and
can and will do better by you than one in hun
dred other establishments. He also keeps fine
stock of Readymade clothing, Furnishing
Goods, DC.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
a GRAND ENTERTAINMENT!
An OYSTER SrppER
CONSISTING or

AN OYSTER SUPPER
AND Mrs. JARLEY's WoNDERrUI. WAX WoR,ls,
will be held by the Young Ladies and Gentlem en-
of the First Congregational Church on Tuesday
Evening, Nov. z, at Washington Hall
Mrs. JARLEY's WAX WORKS
Have drawn crowded houses wherever exhibited
They will consist this occasion OF the fol- ow-
ing amusing characters:
KING SOLOMON.
THE QUEEN OF SHEBA.
AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY.
Mrs. PARIINGToN.
IKE.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
SHAKESPEARE.
The OLDEST INHABITANr IN OTTAWA.
ho""tf""ce 20 cts. Supper 80 CTS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

DIR. WALKER, the Oculist and Aurist, will re-
eeive his patients at the Geiger House, Ottawa,
on Saturday next Nov. 2nd, from to o'clock.
and at the same place on the first Saturday of
each month until further notice. At all other
times he may be found at the Dispensary for dis.
eases of the Eye and Ear, McVicker's Theatre
Building, Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING.

TUESDAY. Oct IS, 1857.
Present--Aldermen Rowland. Brunker. Pierce,
Carroll, COlwell, Burke Peter Miller and Moore
On molten of Colwell, Alderman Moore was cleo
ted president PROTEIN
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved
Report of City Surveyor in relation to obstruc.
tions on Superior street in front of lots No. 20 and
2S, in block No. 27, States Addition to Ottawa.
representing that fence south side of said lots
was located over foot in the street was presented
On motion of Colwell, report was received and
marshal ordered to notify owners of property 10
remove ObstructiOns complained of.
Brunker from Street and Alley committee re.
ported bridge across ravine LaSalle street near
the residence of John ID. Cation, in bad condition.
and on his notion Supervisor Of streets was order
ed to repair the same under the supervision of
Street and Alley committee
Alderman Peter Miller from Sewerage commit
tee, reported in favor OF special assessment to
pay expenses Of culvert on Guyon street, and
moved that commissioners be appointed to assess
damages and benefits resulting from SAID improve.
ment
On motion of Alderman Burke, report vas re-
ceived and action on same postponed until next
meeting of council.
inhabitants Of the city, rendered his report which
was on motion of Alderman Rowland accepted and
Clerk directed to issue an order for $500 payable
to T. X Courtney, in compensation for his services.
Alderman Rowland submitted the following res
| olution which was, on his motion, adopted<
That city engineer be instructed to report plan
and estimate OF cost of drain on west side of
GuyOn street. from south side Of Superior street
to north line of next street south; said drain TO
be sunk one foot deep in the rock, to be one foot
in width and to be covered with stone two inches
in thickness.
Alderman Brunker, from special committee on
| supply Of water for fire purposes. reported that
| committee were not prepared to report plan for
the supply Of water, but were Of opinion that the
| work should be Immediately commenced, and re-
| commended that committee be authorized to cause
to be constructed four csterns located follows:
| One ut intersection of La Sale and Jefferson
| streets and one ut intersection of Columbus and
Jefferson streets.
Aid. Burke moved that report be received, and
that committee be directed to advertise for propo-
sails for the construction OF csterns in accordance
with plan and specifications to be furnished by the
| city surveyor; said bids TO be reported ut next
meeting Of city council, by committee.
| Motion of Alderman Burke was adopted
| On motion OF AID Burke, supervisor of streets
was ordered to construct stone culyert on east
| side of Mulberry street across jackson street
the same to be covered with tagging suitable fer
street crossing
On motion OF Alderman Peter Miller, the matter
! of causing buchanan street to be opened from
Main street ta Cass street referred 10 the city
attorney, for report to council at its next session.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

REVERSE ORDER.-The tendency of boots and
shoes, at the commencement of the fall trade,
was upward, and has continued so, more or less.
Child u Bros, howeyE have reversed that order
of things, and with them each week shows a
slight reduction in prices. Their sales are so
enormous, and their arrangements for procuring
new goods at the east SO perfect that they can
take advantage promptly of every favorable tnrn
in the market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
BILL POSTING.

James ii. Barrett and no other,
G0es forth IN haste, wAth bills and paste
And prOcaimS to all creation
That men are wise who advertise
In the present generation
And now he says to one and all.
Respond to his call, -
Go to the printer and order poster,
For II will soon be winter
Then you can be boaster
Now do not think I'm Joking.
For such would be foolish croakpg:
So do not delay
But order them right away,
And unturl your banner Of trade
guarantee you to be well repaid.
Now surmise, if you ever intend
Your business to rise
You must well advertise
DO not think that / would advise;
But one thing Is sure,
SMART MEN ADVERTISE!
SO do as you please,
For will you no more tease
But in the end my past recommend.
How good it is men can tell
But ono thing is true
Ii will stick rs well glue
And do not fear, for it will adhere,
SO that men cannot tear
This could almost swear
And should some boy it tear
Wouldn't put him through?
so now bid you adieu,
And remain your friend most true,
JAMES II. BARRETT.
City Bill Poster.
Those who may have bills to post or circulars ,o
eft, and which will be promptly attended to. at
he FREE TRADER Book Store, the Republican Office
nd the Ge'ger Honse JAS. Il, BARRETT
City Bill Poster.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
Glad ,Tidings for the Sick.
Dr. H.. w. BROWN

Has opened Magnetic Pool Health room t. Dcgno',
block wrrc he is prepared trpatand l kus Of dis
eases wihoet Medicine Those afflicted nnd wishing for
lief will ito wen to call aud test the magnetic treatment
Dr. Brown lms connected with his Magnetic Battery o
The mtst powerful female operators in the field, who
will owaysbe in readiness to wait the ladies' Particular
attention and positive relief gvcn all of female
weakness. Ds l.. NJ. BROWN,
Get. 26-u. of Joliet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

THE SKIRT FAcToRY.-Heyman e. Co. an.
nounce the receipt of brilliant new stock of
dress trimmings, buttons, worsteds, &C., which
they not only cordially invite the ladies to call
and see, but doubts having been insinuated that
they do not manufacture their own hoop skirts,
the ladies are invited to step into their factory
and see the operation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

DEATH FROM BASE BALL-Henry Gondolf a
boy some IA years old, son OF Mr. II. Gondolf OF
the firm of Gondoli, Strobel & Co., of this city.
while playing base ball two weeks ago to-day.
and just as he had made home run was struck
by ball in his groin, but under the excitement
Of the moment was unconscious of having been
hurt. At tea, however he felt some pain, and
: on going TO Turner Hall in the evening, iet so
tnuch pain and depression that he took no part
IN the exercises. Sunday his pain grew worse,
and physician called, who left prescrip-
ton. On Monday he took to his bed, the symp-
toms indicating an internal rupture OF blood
vessel. He fingered until Monday evening Of
this week, when, in spite of the utmost exertions
of medical skill he died. Henry was quiet,
intelligent, noble-hearted boy, and his death, un.
der the circumstances, has naturally overwhelm.
ed his loving parents with grief, and elected for
them the sympathies OF this entire community
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

RI MovAI.--Mr. HUIL.s new advertisement
will attract attention. For several weeks past
he had been engaged in fitting up the beautiful
store-room in Mr.. Clancy new building, next to
Fay " sherwood's bank. in style unsurpassed by
any establishment iu the city. and will soon open
in his new quarters with u brilliant stock ofnew
goods. You can do no better at any dry goods
store in Ottawa than at Hull's. yk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

1t will be observed, by q notice in another
column, that the entertainment to he given by
the young ladies and gentlemen of the Congrega-
tonal church, which was announced for next
Thursday evening, is postponed one week on ac-
count of previous engagement Of the Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

CHOICE PROPERTY OFFERED FOR SALE.-We
would call the attention to one of the most elig-
ible places that we know of in this vicinity
offered for sale in our advertising cclums.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

. MILLINERY OrENING.-Mrs. Gregg will have
her fall and winter Millinery opening on Tues
day next, Oct. Goth. All of her friends and GUS
toners are respectfully invited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

The building recently occupied. by the FREE
TRADER Bookstore and Printing Establishment
Apply at the Bookstore or to DAN. T. MURPHY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

Persons desiring TO buy or sell Farms or City
property viii find it to their advantage to call
upon f. W. Dewey at his office West of Court
House, over No. 10, La Sale ST., Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets first Thurday in each month, in Dr. j. Pauls build
ing Donations of bls insects and solicited
D. Paul. Plegdcnt W. W. Cakins. Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

OTTAWA LODGE No. III Meets every Thursday evening.
,Daosner5 OF Rebecca: Meet the third Tuesday eve
ming o. eTth month.
OTTAWA EycAMPnEsT No. SO Meets the second an,
ourth Tuesday evening
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

II. WArHER has neither sold out nor qui
business. Go to him for your choice confection
cry, fruits, toys, and notions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

$500 REwARDNThat is big pile of green.
backs, but if anybody will tell me how Riale
Bros. sell such good TEA for the money, they
can have it all. Yours truly. SAM SLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

New goods are all the 20, and so are fresh Oys-
tiers, hot Tea and Coffee, Pies and Cakes and
pure Apple Cider, at H,Walther's, fourth door
west Of Post Office cornor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

NAPOLEON AND THE QUEEN or PRUSSIA.
Miss Muhbach's latest Historical Novel, may be
had at OsMAN IL HAPEMANs west of Court
House sluareA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

HARpER's MAGAZINE, and ATLANTIC MONTH
LY for November, and all other late publications,
for sale by OsMAN 81 HApEMAN, No Is La Sale
street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

Call for koCHs ANGELICA BvrrERs, thev are
highly recommended by all who use them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

Zephyr Worsteds in all shades and coors at
the Hoop Skirt Factory, 10 Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

New styles of Dress trimming, at the Hoop Skirt
factory, 115 Main st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

NINE. DEMoREsTs Mammoth Bulletin of La
dies and Children's Fall Fashions, just received
at OsMAN 81 HAPEMAN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

Mr. KSEussLs nov building is so far com
plotcd that it will be ready for occupancy by the
LIST of November. Not only will he be ready, at
that date, to remove into his now drug store, but
the Offices overhead viii be in readiness, and the
splendid HAL in the third story. The handsom-
est Offices in the city TO rent in the new building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

TnoMPsoN's ANrI-BlIIIoUs PILLS, manu-
factured by Koch ~ Rose, and are in great de.
mand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

LAMPS AND FIXTUREs- is called to
the new arrival of lamps &C., at KooH & RosE's.
The goods have evidently been selected with
great care, and persons wishing to purchase
would do we'll to call early. r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26
Agent at Seneca.

ALS 'srdEry, Esq, II our authorized agent at Seneca
H. to receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract for job printing &c All orders sent
through him receive prompt attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

For good fresh Oysters by the can, 90 to H.
WALTMER's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

New styles Of Dress trimming at thelHoop Skir,
factory, 115 Main St.
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MONTGOMERY Esp, j. our authorized Agent at Leland
der, advertising. &c. 49, 49, '''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-10-26

| New Styles of Dress Buttons at the Hoop
Skirt Factory, l15 main street
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1867-06-19
News Items.

General Sheridan has teIegraphed Gen.
eral Grant: "The registry returns from
most OF the Parishes Of this State have
been received, also the reports Of The
officers which supervised, and / can report
to you the greatest success, and the best 81
feeling is existing among the people,
The Heralds Washington special saws
aGen. Sheridan is believed to Be euilty Of
dlsobedience Of orders in removing Gov.
Wells, after having received the telegram
from Secretary Stanton directing him I'd
suspend all further action in the case of
the leyee commissioners, and it is reported
this evening that Gen. Grant and Mr.
Stanton had conference today on the
question, at which General Grant favored
the administration Of . reprimand to Gen.
eral Sheridan, cautioning him to greater
prudence in the future, instead Of ordering
him to be removed.
The New York Tines Washington spe.
cial says:"All military menin Washington
who know the situation Of military affair
IN New Orleans, approve Of sheridau,s
course