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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

We take great pleasure in calling attention to
our friend Geo. II. Schneider in his fine estab-
lishment, Hoes & Leland's Block, La Sale ST.,
above Madison. Such place of business would
reflect credit upon New York or Chicago, or any
other great city. Our friend Schneider has from
the very start shown his ability, and his success
as a merchant only proves him to be the fright
man in the right place" Inspecting his place
the other day we were astonished at the stock Of
goods piled up-leaf tobacco in bales and boxes
of every grade, plug tobacco of endless variety,
and Of fine out.tAs sue plus alra' Of the ago
f1is stock Of pipes comprises great deal Of
everything in that line from one cent TO twenty.
five dollars Tobacco and snuff boxes, pouches,
and fancy goods belonging to the business, to
please the million. And his fine old segars, both
as to quality and price, defy competition here or
elsewhere. To storeksepers. dealers and the
trade his wholesale price.lst is worthy of atten-
ton. Don't forget the Tobacco House Of G. H.
Schneider.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

Coon CooKERr.-Every housewife who un-
darstands her vocation knows how much better
most vegetables are, and how much more delicate
the flavor of a pudding, or loaf Of corn bread,
or ''rye and Indian" when cooked by steam, than
by the usual baking, frying or simmering pro-
cess. But the great want of the kitchen hereto
fore has been cheap, simple implement by which
the steaming could be done. In large hotels,
where they have great boilers and steamers put
up at the cost of a small fortune, the thing is
simple enough, but no private kitchen can afford
such costly machinery. The difficulty is entire
ly overcome by cheap and simple implement
now for sale at the Agricultural store of Mr.. s.
II. HUNsBERGER, in thir city. It costs but "a,
and by it two or three kinds of meats and vege-
tables can be cooked at the same time, without
mixing their favors, and pudding baked to top
off with. We cannot enter into a minute de-
scription, but the intelligent housewife will an
derstand its use at glance, and if she has her
way, Mr.. HUNsBERGER will find in every one
that sees it customer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

w. J. NEELY.--Theugh our old friend W.
]. NEELY has resided for the last year or two
in Kane county, we still claim him as belong
ing to Ottawa, for he has possessions here and
means some day to live here again. Whence
we naturally feel an interest in all newspaper
paragraphs in reference to him, as the follow
ing, which we clip from the Elgin Chronicle:
FINE SroCK-We understand that Mr. Neely,
the great admrer of 6ne stock, has purchased Of
A. Kershaw his celebrated Bull, The 2nd Duke
of Paris. This Bull was brought from Kentucky
by Mr.. Kershaw. and is one of the hansomest
animal in the United States. He also bought
his premium Cow, Beauty the 3rd, and We are
told he has several other thoroughbreds that he
intends to send to his farm near Ottawa, Illinois,
about the first of April, SO the lovers OF fine
stock of La Sale county can look for as good
breeders as can be produced in the State We
did not learn the price, but it must be enormous,
for the stock is truly great, and Neely will not
stop for price when the stock suits him, and he
is enc Of the best judges of stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

FINE HAMs.-Sugar cured hams are the finest
favored and best in the world if the curing is
properly done, but they can be spoilt in the Gu
ring as well as hams cured in any other way.
Onr experience for the last four or five years has
taught us, that there has been no sugar or Oate,
cured hams in this market to compare in the del
icacy of their flavor with the sugar cured ghams
ofour townsmsn, Mr.. GRO. w. PEInCE. We have
tried the Lacon and Cincinnati hams: and certain
ly found them inferior to those OF Mr.. P. He
has large quantity now ready for delivery, free
Of extra charge in all parts of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court was occupied from Monday
until yesterday in trying, for the third time the
suit of Kempcr vs. THE Tom Of WalMam.
Kemper. it will be remembered, sued the town
of Waltham for damages suffered in consequence
Of neglect to keep their roads in repair At the
first trial the jury disagreed. At the second
trial Kemper got a verdict fer $3.50; but it
turned out that an improper juror had been en-
panneled, and q new trial was granted. Now
Kemper gets verdict for 800, which may pos
sibly pay his lawyers fees. ~
The sheriff yesterday morning started with
his delegation, found worthy of such distinc-
ton at this term Of the Court to the State insti-
tuition at Joliet The roll of honor contained
the following names: John Shawl, 5 years
Geo. F. Clinton, years; and Geo. Tutsle, John
Kratz, Thomas Bennett and Neal Mcconnell, I
wear each ..fE ~ ,IJE u I.EE Il b
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

TIfr TURNER MAsQuERADE BAIL, 10 win be
remembered, takes place on Tuesday evening
next at Turner Hall. The preparations are
such that we can confidently promise all who are
fortunate enough to procure tickets, one of the
pleasantest evenings Of amusement and enjoy
ment they ever spent in their lives. We hear Of
costumes being gotten in readiness at u cost OF
fifty and one hundred dollars. Quite repre-
sentation of Turner's from abroad ia expected.
Thsnumber of tickets is limited, but we, learn
few can still bo had on application to Mr.
Koch, of Koch II Rose, to Mr.. Gondolf, Mr.
Lutz or Mr.. Strobel. ,- ."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

RUSAwAY.-The western part OF Madison
street was the scene of some excitement several
days ago, on account of a runaway. A gentle
man of Gallo persuasion, who owns a noble
team Of blacks that are "the pride of his soul,
was driving proudly up the avenue aforesaid,
holding a stiff rein ON his fiery steeds, when 4
door opened and out plunged small dog with an
oyster can tied to his tail. The. fearful yelp Of
the purp and clatter of the tinware frightened
the horses and they went up town like astresk
of CREASED lightning" metaphorically speaking.
Their speed was arrested somewhere on Colum-
bus street, the wagon being pretty badly shat
tered, but our Gallo friend escaping unhurt.
Recovering his breath, his first exclamation was
-Py tam, gifts dat tog five tollar ven he tell me
who de man vas vot tie de oystair to de leetle
cans tall"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
Wnll RaNer.

We have been receiving at the FREE TRADER
Book STORE AND NEWS DKror, for the last
week or two, direct from the eastern manufaet.
urers. our spring stock Of Wall Papers, Window
Curtains, Shades, ,&e. Our trade in this line
heretofore has been such as to induce US, this
spring, to purchase a much heavier stock than
usual at hisseason, ,ysmbrscing larger variety
of the finer gilt and satin papers. Nearly all our
patterns are new in this mar and are certain.
ly offered a. the lowest living prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
NUMBER 2S.

A MUCH-NEEDED REFORM ATIoN.-The read.
ers OF this journal and the pnblic viii be graft
fled to hear of decided reformation in the exor-
bitant prices charged for the great staple articles
Of home consumption-Tea and Coffee.-In our
columns to-day will be found the advertisement
Of the "GREAT UNITED STATES TEA WARE
HOUSE" of T. Y. Kelley & Co, 80 Vesey Street,
New York. We cheerfully recommend them to
our readers and advise all who would procure
good, pure and unadulterated Teas and Coffee to
patroniss their agents, Koch & Rose, who are
daily receiving from their Warehouse in New
York fresh invoices, which are expressly import
ed for the trade of this Company, thereby saving
from 40 to 80 per cent. for the consumer. The
exhorbitant profits that arc ordinarily charged
on Teas and Coffees, created by middle-men and
spectators, having led to all the different tricks
of trade, the "GREAT UNITED STATES TEA
WAREHOUSE have opened the channel, we are
happy to say, and furnish their Teas and Coffee,
through their agent, in pound packages direct
from their Warehouse at same prices charged at
their stores in New York, it being slight ad-
vance on the cargo rates. They warrant them
PURE AND UNADULTERATED. SEE THEIR PRICE
LIST and give item a trial. Beware Of all other
concerns that trap the unwary by selling worth
less article Of Tea and Coffee, and purchase only
of those who are agents for this Company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
LECTURE OF REV. DIR. RYLANcE.--The /

LECTURE OF Rev. DR.. RyLANCE.--The lee.
ture of this gentleman at the Court House on
Thursday evening for the benefit of the Episco.
pal Mission at Marseilles, was. without any ex.
ception we can think of, the finest lecture we
ever heard in Ottawa. We say this perhaps im'
rulsively from the vivid impression still on our
mind, without proposing or venturing to give .
reason for the utterance of an opinion which
those who, with US, have heard Cough, Emerson
Phillips g.. may consider extravagant. The
audience, though not large, possibly embraced
as We heard an intelligent gentleman say at it:
close, absut sS many people as we have who are
capable Of apprecating such an intellectual feast
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
The City Drug Store.


Without incurring the charge Of invidiousnes,
we shall be pardoned for occasionally noticing
cases of eminent success among our business mep.
Prosperity, well deserved, is the crown and glory
Of the merchant None can wear this crown
more .deservedly than Messrs. Koch & ROSE.
From comparatively small beginnings year or
two ago, they have grown rapidly into one of the
heaviest firms in the city. Their drug store. on
the corner of La Sale and Madison streets, is not
only marvel Of neatness in arrangement, but a
wonder in the extent and excellence of its steek.
And in additiouto TO this, the firm have now open.
ed heavy grocery establishment on Main nstrect,
stocked, with a greater abundance and variety Of
articles in .lrAt iiao ta~a can rcrhzfs be found
this side ofChieago. They have not only an i'm.
menso retail trade. at both these establishments,
but doa large Wholesale business. The day is
at hand when Ottawa will do larger wholesale
than retail business, and to men like Koch 4
Rose we must look TO hasten "the good time
coming"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

MASQUERADE AT la SAIIE.-The Turner's of
La Sale give grand "Maskenball' at Butcher
Hall, on Monday evening, Feb. cath. Among
the advertisements promised are A Grand Tri-
umphal March; waltz Of all masks present; and
a grand musical enter tainment by eight cele-
brated musicians on their mammoth flute, the
largest instrument ever imported. OF course
this ball will not interfere with the masquerade
at Turner Hall in this city, on Tuesday evening,
February 25th
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

MONEY SAVED Is MONEY EARNED.--Ilo,o to
sare Money? h'fs he Qpestion.-By calling ON
Burke d Heeran, II La Sale ST., you can learn
all about it. They are selling off the balance Of
their winter goods regardless of cost in order to
make room for q Large spring stock. If you want
splendid MerinoeA Alpaccas, or other dress
goods - per cont. less than at any other house,
Burke " Heenan's is the place to get them. They
arc also offering rare inducements in gentlemen's 3
all wool cassinercs y $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

"Wkile the light holds out to burn there is a
chance for restoration of health If, therefore,
the constitution has been weakened by disease
or excess-the nerves shattered-tho stomach
'wcakened-thc appetite gone, pnd al the world
appears yloo,ny-pour some fresh oil into your
lamp, in the shape of Plantation Bitters, which
will make the flame of life again burn brightly,
and illuminate n once wretched existence. For
ladies IL Is an elegant and gentle stimulant, ex-
actly such ~ they require Many families will
not be without it, 1t has nm immense sale
throughout the world. ~ 2w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
TIE GREAT SANGERPEsT.-We are

THE GREAT SANGERFEsT.-We are gratifsd
in being able to state that the city OF Ottawa is
to be ably represented at the great National
Sangerfest" to be held in Chicago in July next.
The Ottawa " Liedertafel" has decided to attend
der whose auspices the above grand Reunion of
the musicians of the country well as some of
the most distinguished from Europe Is to take
place We shall have more " say of this grand
festival in due time. -. 4 ....s ,..,.s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

THE NIGGER Show of Walker d. Atkins
minstreIs, advertised TO come off at Turner Hall
on Thursday evening, failed to connect 1t is
said the thing busted up at Norris, the Treasurer
reporting such an alarming deficit as to force the
institution into chancery. Possibly, however,
they were deferred from appearing at Ottawa af.
ter hearing Of the tremendous success of Charley
Shays troupe, whoss exhibition went so far be-
beyond what was down in the bills p r.r.4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

Our friends at Marseilles appear to be having a
lively time this winter. The enterprising youths,
conjuring their brains in quest Of all sorts Of
amusement, while the ladies are not at all back
ward in making the efforts of Mrs. Dombey, to
turn the leap year to good account. Lovers Of
the drama are in exstaces over the success
of their local amateur troupe, the Thespians.
They made their debut on Monday evening last,
before a large and afpreciative audience, and
barring a few defects which may be remedied by
practice, played With good success. tits worthy
of notice that this society has fitted up hall
with very creditable assortment Of scenery
What nextY 4 0EA -sllGo0
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

spRrNG-Hail, gentle spring! The weather
for the last week has been decidedly balmy and
spring-like. The snow has all disappeared, and
the ice in the river is decaying so rapidly that
it must soon be on the move Were the thaw
accompanied with the usual rains we have at
this season the ice would have broken up ere
this. Our only fear is, athat the spring begins
too early. A mild February is apt to bring a
cold March. age- % --s ~ 9
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

APRoPos Of the new lithograph map of Ottawa,
Mr.. G. G. Lutz, at his bookbindsry in the city,
is fully prepared to mount all sizes of itho-
graphs and maps on cloth and vanishing them,
As well as furnishing them with rollers, hooks,
&c. A map or lithograph thus prepared VILLAS
q life time, and can be washed and kept clean
like piece of furniture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

t. DoN'T MAKE A MISTAKE, and imagine that
because You see the sign billiards" so conspicu.
that they have given way to billiard saloon,
The billiards are up stairs, while in the store
room below is the finest stock of boots and shoes
in the city, sold at lowest prices. ,4i 81
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

New CHuRN DAsHER.-The famous "Finlsy
Churn Dasher," of which Chas. NJ. Earl now of
this city. has the agency, is now on exhibition
at the, Agricultural Store of Mr.. S. H. Hunsbcr.
ger. The ladies, upon whom most of the heavy
work of butter.msking usually devolves, will,
we apprshend, find something in this simple
implement eminen.ly worthy Of their attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

Ottawa Post Office.
Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No. 565 $. T.. Meet every Monday
evening their hall in Chsever Block east side OF Court
House. W. F. Whituore. W. i. y, Perley, X. ;.
o. G.. T., OTTAWA LODGE No. 55: Meets every Friday
evening in their hail. Cheeyers New Block Oliver Cornell
w. T. 4. J. q. Baldwin W. G. L. H.tF ~
RADIANT TEMPLE oF COLD WATER Meets every Saturday
evening. s.
Tor II. LIVE OAK TEMPLE No (subordinate): Meets
cry Tuesday evening at their hail. In Cheeyers Block.
Chas. Snow, ". {. I. Gee II. Hunter, w. II.
Mnnelaha Social Temple Sos, meets In the New Hall in
Cheeyer's Block every Thursday evening. Mr.. u c. Mbrs
$. p 8. A. F. Grow, b. H. T.; Miss Mattc Vorce 5. r. Ed
Thompson B. L.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

D. LEAHY, No. 1G Madison ST., does not or never
did mark his boots and shoes high enough to al
low him to sell at 30 per ct. discount on regular
prices but will from this until the first of April,
sell at greatly reduced prices. Good shop made
calf boots at $780, heavy boots from "a, so to S..
Womens, misses and children's shoes of all kinds
very low for cash. All are cordially invited to
call and see for themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

Stones HARNESS SHOP.--This old and we'll
known establishment is always ahead in practi.
Cal Improvements, superior work, and low prices.
The latest attractions are the " Utility Hame
Fastener and " DAYTON Patent Safety Bit
Also new kind of Trace Fastener. Call and
see them. d. .r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

FEENY AuEAD!-Our friend John Eccuy is
already on hand with new stock suited to the
milder season of spring. 1t is first invoice, to
show the new fashions. Meantime, he is selling
off his heavier stock, which is admirably adapt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

TAILoRlNG,-Mr.M M. BoMGARDNER, who for a
year past has been in the employ Of L. Benjamin
& Co, as cutter and foreman OF their extensive
tailoring department, has given up that position
and opened a tailoring establishment ION his
d. Murray. Mr.. B. is a tailor who thoroughly
understands his business. Il. 81. rrfr,. ..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

/ HARrERs MONTHLY, Godsy,s Eudy's B0oh,
L'cm@ssst's Maror Of Fashion, fvh,a,s's lNo,ully,
and Lppincoh's Nasasi4e, for March. and all late
publications, gold, pens, pocket cutlery pocket
books, lSe., ut OsMAN " .HApEMAN's, west Of
Court House Slaafe.W AIM ,go
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

MORE New GooDs AT J. u. MoRGAN's.-His
numerous friends and customers will be delight.
ed, on their next oal to see his new lot of plain
and figured Jaconets Swiss Mulls, BrilliaNts,
Nansooks, Wash Blends, Scotch Diapers, Wc., az
we'll as table oil cloths in patterns. Store with
Black Il Bennett, corner Of alley, west Of Court
House. .... ---.. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

TIE BEST PLACE 10 get all kinds of photo.
graphs, ambrotypes and gems, and porcelain pic
lures made in the best style, is at Wilson's pho
tograph gallery over the First National Bank,
where you will always get the cheapest and best
pictures made in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

ALEX, vAuGHEr, Esl- our authorized agent at Seneca
H. To receive pay for oh Subscriptions to the free
Trader and coutrast for job Irihg &C. All ords
through him receive prompt attention. -, .
~. T. MONTGOMERY ESQ., our authorized Agent ~ Lelan
IN this count 10 eeca TOT subscriptions 20 the Free Ira
der advertising. &c. - p" -t'fft ".'sa
w. G. DoslcHHo, Es sour thorzed agent TO recep
Cor subscriptions 10 the FRsE InsDK for ads
4 de-. at the osl VI sireator In this county.
j. w BEowSR, Esq, is autIiozed agent AZ Earlvle
ia this county to receipt for subscriptions and advertise
ment IN the Free Trader. - = .-f-'l- -' 'st
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

We understand that there Is soIns prospect
that Mr. Henry Nichols, the celebrated dramatic
reader, who came TO this country from England
about a year ago, will visit this place someti me
in March He has made selections from Shakes
peare, Dickens, the IngOldsby Legends, &c. Due
i. notice will be giyep. Of time and place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
The sho ott,.s M.ich at Morris.

The following dispatch, received last evening,
explains itself:
Morris, Feb. 81, 1868.
In the match between Brunker aad Nicholson,
Brunker comes out the winner. Nicholson don't
hit the target in ten shots. Brunker's closest
shot is within four inches Of the center. r.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
I. d. q. II.

OTTAWA LODGE No. Al: Meets every Thursday evening.
Daughters Of Iebecea: Meet the Third Tuesday eve.
ming OF each month.
OTrAwA EyoAHrNEsr No. 80: Meets the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

RARE CHANCE See the advertisement in an.
other column headed " Rare Chance" There is
u fortune lying around loose for somebody in
that business ''t
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
Teachers, Institute.

The La Sale County Teachers Institute win hold
its spring session at Peru, commencing on Tuesday
morning, March 3lst, at o'clock, and continuing
three days. BY order Of committee.
Feb. Is, 1865 Wa. BsrtnLEY, Sec.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
Tax Kc0ciDls.

Blank Tax Receipts, of all sizes, neatly print
ed, on good paper, for sale at the Book Store of
Osiaan " Hapeman, west of the Court House
Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

MAD Docs We have heard Of no less than
half a,doaen Of mad dogs having been seen in
different parts Of the city during the week
The reports may be somewhat exaggerated, but
there is no doubt about AT least. two having beer
killed, and a good many dogs having been bitten
( Let-people keep their dogs up or kill .then, al
once. .'sF ",H 's,t % "' N''' - 500 ~ y bal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22
Ottawa Academy natural Sciences.

Meets first Thurday in each month in DR.. j. Psuls bld
Ing. Donations OF birds insects and petrfactot soced
J.PsuI. President. w. W. Calkins, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

Tho Atlantic Cable was considered mammoth
enterprise, but never hs or will elicit tho com.
incubation that'has attended the success ofrCoe's
| Dyspepsia euro. 1t is gotting Worldwide fame,
simply from the fact that Il cures. Ono bottle
often eioes the wor, ,.iectually; Mt the same
time itwil n0tiniu iure tie most delicate constita-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-22

some statements about the Leffel Water Wheel
which interested me greatly, since, if Mr.. Logans
claim as to the value of the wheel he proposes
to introduce is susceptible of demonstration,
it is ,very clear, 1st, that there is great waste
of water; I'd. that there is power sufficient
for many additional manufactures which might
be erected, and thereby increase our prosperity
as we'll as reputation a manufacturing city.
Can you favor US with any facts and fignres On
this point CITIZEN.