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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

DIR. OLIN, Of this city, is successfully treating
all diseases of the eye and ear, the most ap-
proved methods attainable to the profession. He
is using atomised fluids, medicated vapors, and
all local and constitutional remedies which have
been found useful in treating those diseases which
he makes speciality. He has lately added to his
means of cure a complete set Of Hadfeld's Equal
izer for the treatment of paralysis, rheumatism,
neuralgia, spinal curvature, and all chronic dis
eases where there is a want Of vitality. And he
proposes to treat all those suffering with the last
are cured. The afflicted should avail themselves
of this opportunity, as the Doctor thinks he can
cure the majority of those thai have been consi-
dered incurable. Several cases, of paralysis now
under treatment are rapidly improving.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

CONFESSION Is Coon FOR THE SOUL.-The
proprietor of . certain institution in this city
claims to bear the Same relation TO the city of
Ottawa that Barnum and his museum did to the
city Of New York Il hss always been conceded
that Barnum was the greatest humbug of tho
age" &C., &c.
The above original, spicy paragraph, from the
Ottawa Republicans of the 14th inst, is the burst
ing forth of the giant intellect Of an envisus,
jealous tradssman Of this city, and was brought
before the public at the enormous expense of fif-
teen cents line. Justice to the great Snowman,
whose enterprises have always been az noted for
public favor q for financial success, demands
history of his connection with that unfortunate
exhibition that branded him as a humbug of
NO ordinary grade. After having successfully
brought out the Woody Horse, Tom Thumb and
Jenny Lind, he conceived the idea Of an immense
Cdmlp5)e! Hunt on the sands of Jersey City To
make success more complete he chartered all the
ferries for certain day and covered the city
with brilliant posters, representing the animal
at full speed, closely pursued by band of Arab
hsrsemen. A supersnnuated Crmp6)d at the
Museum, which had played second fiddle to the
Elephant of travelling menagerie SO long as to
imagine himself an elephant, couple of Mulat-
tos, dressed in turbans and Zouave pants, and
pair of spotted circus horses were at once put to
rehearsal for the great event. The day arrived,
and the rush for the ferries and ticket Office was
overwhelming. At the appointed hour the
mounted Arabs dashed into the arena, with lasso
and lance, and gave the signal to ''let her flick
err" The gate of high board inclosure opens
and reveals Baruum in a spasm of chagrin and
Disappointment trying with broken broom
handle to induce the animal to move On, but he
would not stir q peg. An alteration here en-
sued, the animuls still insisting that he was an
elephant, and to prove it he got his back up to
such extraordinary height that he has never
been able TO get it down since; and Barnum,
raving and distracted, tied a pack of lighted
| frs-crackers to the animals tail, which caused
him to hump himself in NEST remarkable man
ner and break through the inclosure, and he is
| said to be still roaming, in search of place
where he can be an elephant
Bsrnum has never claimed any great praise
for the exhibition but refers to it rs one of the
most successful financial and advertising feats
| of his life.
| MORAL:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

The adjourned meeting of the city council on
Thursday evening was held to receive and act on
the bill which it had instructed the City attor.
ney to prepare for presentation to the Legislature
to authorize the several towns interested tolpur.
chase the illinois river bridge, gravel road, &c.
The City attorney being absent, of course no bill
had been prepared, and in view of the fact that
this matter was now in other and more appropri-.
ate hands, the council took no further action on
the subject and adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

PRESBYTERIAN MISSION SABBATH SCHOOL,
This school will open nextSabbath at 80 o'clock
p. m. Mr.. E. Frank Ford will lead and teach
the singing Prof Simon will be present with
one of his organs. Books and papers have been
secured. 1t is the purpose to make this school
both interesting and profitable to children and
teachers. All persons are invited to aid in this
mission
Preaching in the chapel every Sunday at 1O1:
A. NJ. and 3P. NJ. Seats free
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

In the way OF beauty, variety and perfection
Of style in clothing the neither extremities COM
mend us 70 the big boot and shoe establishment
Of Child Il Bro. They can fit out with apprepri.
ate foot gear anything from doll baby to an
Esquimau1. They have certainly more novel as
we'll as stylish patterns than one would suppose
were embraced in the foot tailoring profession.
Their chow windows are curiosity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

Our friend, Charley Stout, who had been in
the Office of Thorne e. Herrick for the last year,
we observe, has formed partnership with Mr..
L. NJ. Hollister, in the grain and warehouse busi-
ness. They are running the large Cushman
warehouse on the main canal, and can handle
grain with any establishment in the city. They
are both men we'll known in our grain market,
and whom, it is needless to say, our farmers know
to be all right "every time"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

Mr.. MOONEY, at his mammoth clothing stors
in Cheevsr's Block, has been running a clearing
out sale" for the last week or two in Overcoats,
Beaver Coats and heavy good, and is said to havs
nearly dried up the auctions in consequence In
short, Mr.. Moneys goods are all new, fashion
able, and strictly first class, while on auction
goods you most often so it blind. Yet Moneys
prices are quite as lew as most auction sales
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

All who purchase at n. SrEFsLs Clothing
Bazaar, are surprised that his peicds are 10 much
lever than those Of any other clothing house
We would say, however, that it 10 not from any
desire to injure other clothing houses, that he is
selling his fall clothing 30 much cheaper than
thay, but for the following reason: Beaver over
coats, beaver suits, fur goods, heavy shirts and
drawers. gloves and caps are sold 1t cost at N.
SrIEFEL's Clothing Bazaar, Main street, 8 doors
north Of La Sallc. t5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
Lecture,

The fifth lecture of the coarse. under the aus
pices of the Young Meu's Christian Association
will be delivered on Tuesday evening next, Jan.
l9th by Maj. Gen. o. o. Howard, of the Freed
mems Bureau. Gen. Howard is conceded to be
one Of the very ablest lecturers on the list for
the present winter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
Agents.

ALEx vArGHrI ESQ Is authorized agent at Seneca,
H. receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract for job printing, &C. All orders
through him receive prompt attention.
JI MONTGOMERY, Esq. authorized Arcnta Leland
In this county to receipt for subscriptions TO the Free Ira
der, advertising. &c.
NJ c. AGHao Esq Is authorized agent receipt
for subscriptions to the Fggg rRsDgg for advertisements
&c. az the town OF StreAtor in this county.
J. W. BRowSR ESQ, authorized agent a. Earlve
In this county TO receipt for subscriptions 20 and advertise
melt in the Free Trader.
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Our Public schools.

EThe general everhauling of our city financial at
fairs during the week in the various public meet
ings that were held, brought out prominently
the fact that our Board of Education have been
obliged to expena so much in the LAST two years
in erecting and repairing school houses that there
are NO means left to run the schools. The boar =
has debt of about $25,0OO hanging over ito,
which must be paid within two years. and to do
so, will absorb nearly the entire school revenue
during that time The voice OF the meetings
was decidedly that the schools must not be stop
ped, buSthst there must be increased taxation TO-
keep the schools going. At presen. there can be
levied for school purposes tax Of but six mills
the dollar. The board say, to keep the schools
open, they must have eight mills on the dollar;
also one mill for repairs, and temporarily a tax
of 8 mills more to pay present Indebtedness. The
board have had bill prepared and sent to
Springfield for passage by the legislature author
izing the levy Of these additional taxes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

NEW STORE AT STREAToR IS. B. Porter.
formerly Of Ottawa, has opened new dry
goods and grocery store in Strsatsr, on Bloom
inston street, next door north Of Heads grocery
store. Mr.. Porter, besides being hale, gosd
fellow, and a very pleasant and proper man to
deal with, has large and very superior stock Of
goods--all fresh and new. and is offering them
at prices that cannot fail to bring customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
Police.

The only city case dnring the week camo be-
fore Police NJ. Lsavens on Thursday in the form
of complaint by John NJ Spencer against VIM.
Clcary. John was passing quietly along the
street when William commenced throwing
stones at him and assailing him with abusive
and grossly insulting language, to wit: calling
him ~ five mile heater" Judge Leavens was
80 impressed with the Nervousness of the Ian
guags, that he fined William 81 and costs
On the same day, an assault and battery case
from the town Of Brookfeld was tried before
Justice Leavens all the details of which would
be az veluminous rs they were novel. The par
ties were brothers-Thomas and Lawrence,
Roach. There had been considerable deal
between them. and ne settlement for many
years, 50 that, as is generally the result in such
cases, each party believed the os,ier to he his
debtor. About new year Lawrenae drove to,
Thomas and wanted settlemen' They had,
some dispute and when Lawrence sr.red to GO,
home he found his team locked u. While at
tempting to recover his property oi Ct arnlis,
Thsmas committed the assault esmplsiued of,
and as he couldn't prove before the justice thai,
he owned the team, Thomas was fined S. and
costs
Meantime, in the absence of Thomas, Lawrence
had gone to Thomas barn and rstaken his pro-
| perty. Thomas not to be beaten in that way.
He had, some time ago, had assigned to him
pretty heavy execution against Lawrence, and
as Lawrence would tarn out property on it,
Thomas had him taken ON Thursday night on O.
ed sa and lodged in the county Jail, where, at
lasts accounts Lawrence is Illuminating on the
barbarity of law that allows imprisonment for
debt.
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Ottawa Post 0n1ce.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. OF MAILS:
Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No 5s6 s. r.. Meet every Monday
evening At their hall in Chseyes Block east side Of Court
House. W. r. Whitmore, W. p. ". Perley, X. s.
LO g; T., OTTAWA LODGE No: 5S5: Meets every Friday
w. X. s. J. 6. Baldwin, W. C. I.
RADIaSr TEMPLE OF COLD WATER: Meets every Saturday
evening.
T. orH LIVE OAK TEMPLE No. tsubordnate): Meets ey
Tuesday evening At their new hall IN Cheeyers Block
Minnehaha Social Temple Nos meets In the New Hall In
Cheevers Block every Thursday evening Miss Ella Grow
g. T.: Geo: X Hunter, B. 7. n Mrs. Thos. Ready, s. RI
A. L. Wood, b. r.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
bridge Meeting In South Ottawa.

Strongly impressed with the truth that if
it is desirable to have the Illinois river bridge
made free on the plan proposed, of its purchase
by the towns interested in having it free, action
must be taken Immediately, large meeting of
the people OF South Ottawa was held at the Illi-
moi. River House in said town, on Thursday eve
ning. The meeting organized by calling COL
u. F. Hit to the chair and appointing II. X.
Boyle Secretary.
Invitation having been given to any person
present to address the meeting. J. K. Skinner,
Esq, took the floor and argued against the
project of purchasing the bridge by the towns.
His idea was, that the ship canal from the Illi-
nois river to the lake wonld soon be built; it
would then be necessary to build locks from the
canal to the river when the south side would be
as eligible point for warehouses and business
as the north side now is, and it would be against
the interest of the south side to have free
bridge.
H. X. Boyle, Esq, replied very ably to these
ideas. He argued that South Ottawa was part
of the city of Ottawa. The interests of the two
sides were identical. If the one side declined
the other did Real estate on both sides had ad-
vanced or receded alike. Besides, if the river
was improved, the bridge would be made free any
way 1t was better to enjoy the plain and obvi-
GUS advantages of free bridge now than to put
them off indefinitely in the expectation of the
happening of SO uncertain an event as the con-
struction of the ship canal.
w. X. Dewey, Esq, in stirring and earnest
speech, backed up the general ideas advanced by
Mr. Boyle.
Able speeches were made by other parties, up
on which resolution was offered and adopted
unanimously, declaring it as the sense of South
Ottawa that the bridge ought to be purchased or
the plan proposed.
a communication was read to the meeting
from the bridge company giving assurances that
if the towns decided to buy the bridge, the com.
pany was ready to waive its rights under its
charter and sell the bridge at the par value of ts
stock $4,000 Certainly liberal proposition
as the stock, it is we'll known, it worth $I4O in
| the market
a committee was then appointed to act in con-
cert with similar committees from the other
towns, to procure the necessary Legislative
authority and take all other. steps to consummate
the purchase of the bridge on the plan proposed
and the meeting sslemnly pledged itself to sup
| port the action of the committee in the premises
The meeting then adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

The meeting Of the grain buyers convention
at the Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, on the 18th inst +,
the day to which the former meeting had ad-
jsurnsd, did not take place. the meeting having
been previously postponed to the 6rst Tuesday
in February. The postponemeut became neces-
sary ia consequence Of the impossibility of the
members Of several important committees being
present on the 18th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

An Ohio boy smashed his fathers head because
the latter came home "drunk and disorderly.'
This family discipline resulted In y funeral
Erchange.
We believe the head OF "father" over the way
hasn't been smashed yet by the "boy," for the
reason, probably, that it is the latter party that
usually comes home, Sc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

THEATRE The celebrated Potter" theatri-
cal troupe, originally organized in California, but
who, tor the last two years, have become famous
by their exhibitions in Minnesota and Wiscon-
sin, will commence series of theatrical sxhibi-
sions at Turner Hall in this city on Monday
evening next. Jan. 18th, to continue during the
week. The troupe consists of 16 accomplished
actsrs and actresses, with orchestra, &c. The
play selected for Monday evening is the sterling
tragedy OF Lucretia Borgia.' Admittanse 30
cents. sa.F Ftwsu0
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

"A lie uttered by million is still a falschood,"
bat one truth like the following will survive the
wreck Of matter and che crush Of worlds, name.
ly to Wit: There is NO place in Ottawa where
you are surer Of 1T o, get better article
for the money than at Jrysa Megafins boot and
shoe store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

The dog, and Father" seem to Do inmsnse-
ly distressed in not having had chaAk thrown
them Of the deer, portion Of which s said 70 have
been served at the Clifton Hotel new year dinner.
Probably Mr. Moulton omitted the trio out Of
regard to their "laundress," Would quarter
Of sheep satisfy them NAN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

DANGEROUs.--The mild weather Of the past
two weeks hss made the ice generally around
town dangerous for skating purposes. On Mon
day, Frank Bradford broke though the ice nssT
the Iliiaois bridge, and was lucky enough toes
cape with simple ducking. Same day six year
old son OF Mr.. Hook, Circuit Clerk, having been
sent to yet some SOAP took the short cut home
ward by crossing the hydraulic basin, md breke
in. He was fortunately rescued by some boys
at hand He didn't care about the ducking,
but thought the boys ought to havs saved the
soap. In the evening Of the same day boy. son
Of Mr.. Potter, rkated into Che same hole, and was
rescued by Mr.. Bryant, who happened to Be near
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
4. o. q. r.,

OTTAWA LoDGE No IL: Meets every Thursday evening.
Lessing Lodge No s6 German Lodge meets every We'd
nesdsy evening ~ their Lod.eRooin In Cook Glovers
block.
Daughters OF Rebeccs Meet on the first Tuesday eve
Iing OF each month
oTTAvA ESc,SPaESr No. SO; Meets the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

The members Of the German Catholic Church
st. FraAciscus Church) of. Ottawa wish to sx.
press their thanks to the public for the kind ~
distance given them At their fair on new ysars
day, particularly 70 tho St Colsnba Band, Who,
with their splendid music. helped - nscA u en-
liven' the occasion. fapssra 20 ~ ass Aso~ea
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

Mr.. VIZ. A. DREW, proprietor Of the CONNER.
eisl School in Ottawa, has returned and proposss
y take charge Of the same All wishing instrue.
tioa in Penmanship or Bookkeeping, should
improve the opportunity now offered. The in.
stisution ofsrs oil the facilities Of any Business
College in the state, for the requirement Of =
sound business education.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16
Tax Receipts.

Town collectors are informed that we have just
printed and now tor sale at eur counter, any
quantity of Tax Receipts. Orders promptly at
tended t, and sent by mail to any part of the
coRnty,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

Best wiatsr, spring, buok and Graham hsus.,
corn meal and feed Of all kinds vt Woods kilt
cheaper than tho cheapest and delivered IN any
part Of the city, east west, north or south. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

STILL DOWNWARD !--Rsddiok - Gillsn have
dropped another 10 per cent. on their shawls, and
heavy silks, merino, empress cloth, alpaooA and
other winter dress goods. Thsir'stoOk 10 kaowR
to he ths fullest and choicest in the city, and
is now sold at prices that will certainly not b
offered agsiu in year. ,.,s.,. ,5Ut eST
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

The feature Of the week 1t Morgan Il Fosssens
has bssn their sale Of heavy dress yovds " = re-
duceiOn At from 10 to 20 per cent They have,
IN thi. line, some Of the most elegant goods in
thc city, and as it won't pay to hold them over.
they Must de sold s,
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Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets hrst Thurday in each month"; in Dr. j. Pauls build
Ing Donations of BIRDS petracons solicited
j. Paul. President. W. W. Cslkins. Secretary.
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G.. A. r..

HEAD QuARTERs G.. A. r. Ottawa Is April Z. 1866
era Orders No l0-rhe Encampment will hereafter
BILE Monday evening each week instead OF Wednesday
evening" as heretofore BY order OF Post Commander
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-01-16

biSIhF-SsiN1 OAsE OF OhOWSlNG.-On 11On.
day evening, although there was no moon and it
was pretty dark. quite large number of our
young people were on the Illinois river indulg.
ing in the plessurable exercise of skating The
been mild, in some places Before night,
however. the ice was regarded as secure from the
bridge to the head of the island. But after night
large body of the ice, extending for hundred
rods from the head Of the island upward, had
broken off and foated down the river Among
the skaters were three young men named John
Brown, Thomas Drewitt and Edward Thorn.
About 8 o'clock they left the company who were
generally well up towards tho bridge, to take a
run TO the island unconscious that the ice below
had disappeared. They reached the edge of the
ice at rapid gait, and Of course went over into
water 10 feet deep Brown being good swim
mer, struggled back to the ice and got OUT
Drewitt, who could also swim, seems to have
made for the island, but was apparently seized
with cramp, and was drowned Thorn, who was
unable to swim, doubtless went down immedi-
ately and was also drowned The body of Young
Drewitt was recovered next day, but up to yes.
terday, in spite of unceasing search, the body Of
young Thorn had not been found. Both Thorn
and Drewitt were sstimable young men, the
former whs was about ls years old had been in
the employ of Mr.. Bowman, photographer, and
the latter, about 10 years of age, had been en-
plsyed as clerk in the U. s. Bakery on Main st.
Thorn was son of U. N. Thorn, who died ssv.
sral years ago, and leaves . widowed mother
brother and three sisters Drewitt's parents are
Ottawa.
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Ysllsw pise dry Fencing, walnut and cedar
Posts. Sash, Doors, &C., dry, thoroughly 'ses-
soncd, upper qualities Of lumber, for building,
At w. ". C.lkins' Luuberi Yard, Main street.
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Subscriptions received for all the principal
magazines and newspapers published in tn.
United States, at Osman & Hspeman'x,
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FARMERs, don't forget that ycs can get better
work done at the Eagle Mills tAan at any other
place. "'
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70 White wi.ter aoar $1,000 psr barrel q Eagle
Mn. s-0