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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Col. T. LYLE DIcKEY, late assistant attorney
general Of tho United States, afte: protracted
absence, sstuzned to Ottawa On Saturday last,
remaining few days. After resigning his posi-
ton in Washington. he had taken an extended
tour among bis old hhunts in Kentucky and
Tennessee, sacred to memory not only ss the
scenes Of his childhood. but also the scenes Of
his military experience during the rebellion.
On Tuesday he left for Chicago, to join party,
among whom figure prominently the names of
Hon. J. D. Cation, DR.. W. H. Byford, Norman
Williams, Esq, and wife,-on trip to California
and tho Sandwich Islands.
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OsMAN & HApEMAN,
West of Court House Square.
3 8 3 As 3 b B 3 b B b B 3

LYNCH, BEATTY L. OKANE claim the honor of
exhibiting to the public the first arrival in
the city this season of SPRING DRY GOODS
from the Eastern Markets and on account Of
the great reduction in the price of all manufac-
tured articles, claim also the honor of first estab
fishing in this market the scale Of prices under
the new order of things. On looking over and
pricing sundry articles with which We are famil.
lar, VIC were really astonished to find that in many
cases the prices are lower than they were before
the war.
The firm of Lynch, Beatty and O'kane are so
we'll known all over this county, aud their bust.
ness reputation is so we'll established, that it is
almost superauous to add the assurance that they
not only present in their new stock the choicest
in the market, but that the amazing reduction
of prices with which they open the spring trade
ls not mere ''flam," but permanent matter to
be adhered to throughout in good faith.
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Army Brogans at Child J. Bros.

VERY PRETrY.-On La Sale street there is a
show window most elegantly decorated. It's
chiet features are boots, shoes and CATERS, Of
various sizes and patterns, and all of exquisite
workmanship and made of the finest goods. It
Ia needless to say that the ever.wideawake and
always euterprising Joe Megaffu is the man who
decorated this window, and that he it was who
selected these beautiful goods, and further, that
he sells them at reasonable figures. He has, be-
sides, full line of the most substantial boots
and shoes for mems wea.
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City Officers.

The reader is directed 70 the Council proceed.
ings for full details of the election of city officers
by the council for the coming year. As most Of
them are former incsmbents, they need no spe.
cisl introduction. There is one exception, how.
ever. in the person of the new health ohicer-Dr.
Boyle He is q young physician, q graduate Of
Buffalo University, where he took his diploma
in the spring Of 1859, coming from thence to
Ottawa, where his relatives hsd been residents
for some years. He is emiusntly fitted for the
position, and will make a good health officer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

APRIL 1.-Yestsrdsy vss the 1st of April,
and, consequently, many fellew and fellow-ess
was sent ON fools errand.
Ono excitable young lady nearly went distract.
ed. in hunting for an imaginary spider which
John said had got into her waterfall. She could
not find it,-asked John if he saw it, he said
Eyes" he spied her.
Sarah, who has red head, was horrified when
she vas told she had put ON Nary's black, false
back hair.
Anna Maria failed to find that dead mouse
which Jim said the baby had thrown into the
milk pan.
That package of sugar which Jones found on
the street, and syly slipped under bis coat proved
to be that highly nutritive substance, sand, mo.
lasses and ssw.dust.
Thompson bailed out his cistern to the very
bottom but couldn't find his little dog. which his
wife said their little Joe had consigned there.
in to damp grave" ..
That five dollar bill we saw under the bottom
OF . store dsor, "went back on u.s. just as we
we're about to seize it. We opened the door and
found it attached to one end of little string
and man attached to the other end. We don't
care for fve dollar bills. any how!
We tried to sell that fellow, but had no luck.
Asked him if he knew his grandmother was
dead9 Whether he had got the brass collar of
his dogs neck-his dog being just shot. Want
ed to know when the cars commenced running
on the new railroad Asked him if he knew
beaus' &C., &c. but it didn't work." and now
We are mad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

some REvIvAL-They had q small revival at
one of the churches in Seneca last week,-that
is. one chap contemplated joining the church
"for q minute" He had boarded at hotel in
that city about week. Being scarce Of funds,
he went to church and manifested a vigorous
determination to mend his ways and take the
anxious seat. The next morning the landlord
of the hotel aforesaid was looking anxiously for
his boarder, and will take anything on a dollar
for the board BILL "Sich is life !"
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The Storm which ravayedn New York, Penn
sylvAnia, and other portions Of the east last Sun.
day and Monday, reached Illinois on w Wedu esday,
and up to present writing promises to stay with
US permanently. At the east its course was
marked with destructive winds and such rain
fall a. TO cause se;ious foods-features Of which
it became pretty much Invested before reaching
the prairies. With US it is simply dreary,
dismal, foggy, endless, suicide provoking-iriz.
zle drizzle, drizzle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

BEwIrCnlNG.-In all our travels yesterday,
We saw no more bewitchiug eight than that Of
lot of fogs in the court house square! They
were apparently doing we'll, and gruuted with
evident satisfaction as they rooted up the grass
in every direction, and seemed to be quite at
home. We did not look further, fearing We
should find flock of geese in the court room,
or a drove OF sheep III the Sherff's Office. The
conundrum Is, why is this taus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

THE TEcuNOLOGIsr-The second number Of
this journal has reached Us and is fully up to
the promises held out by the first. 1t contains q
very fine full page engraving, on tinted paper,
giving the details Of the East River Bridge Gals.
son. Other articles Of great interest serve to
render this number valuable, both to the practi.
them may be mentioned The Manufacture of
Porcelain, Recent improvements in Dstiation,
Street Railways, Ocean Lines of Telegraph, The
Paris System of Drainage, Influence of Occupa.
ton on Health, The History Of the Lucifer
Match. Isometrical Projection, The Science Of
Little Things, &C., &c. Those who desire to ex.
anime a copy Of this journal can procure it at
Osman L. Hapeman's News Room.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The Chicago Tribune has caused good deal
Of regrstful feeling in Ottawa by the announce
ment that our much esteemed and honored old
citizen, the Hon. J. D. Cation. after his return
from bis present trip to the Pacific, intends to
take up his residence permanently at Chicago.
We do not believe it. We know tho Judges
him, and do not believe the tie between them
will be severed lightly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

A sEcRET.-Miss, word in your ear, if you
please. If you havns pretty foot, we conf
dently advise you to 80 to Griffith i Sons, on
Main street. They have CATERS there, and very
cheap too, of such elegant proportions aud finish,
as to disguise the homsliest foot ever seen, and
transform it into the very perfection of beauty.
They have a splendid assortment, and all the
fashionable ladies in town patronize Griffith l.
Sons store. Go and see, and you will bs con.
viuced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

"How my eyes ache" jsaid Lady while
reading Hsrpers edition of Dickens Picnic)
Now if that lady had been using Lazarus s. Nor.
ris Perfected Spectacles, she could have read the
same size type from four to six consecutive hours
without the slightest inconvenience
Our fAvorite Spectacles aye for sale by U.
Trask. the only Agent in this town for Lazsru.
and Morris Perfected Spectacles.
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The nobbiest line of button boots ever in thi
market at Child & Bros.

"NEvER SURRENDER.'-The motto of "Old
Zach" is appropriate to Messrs. Alschuler & Co.
They continue, in spite Of all opposition, to man.
ufacture the best Of clothing from western wool.
en- mills, and always give satisfaction. They
will fight it out on this line," too, "f it takes
all summer" They still adhere to the one price
system-cash down, goods handed over, and mo
grumbling."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

To THE LADlEs.-Iisses Mehan g. Barnard
will open Ladies Furnishing store on the 18th
Of April. Mics. B. is q lady of long experience
in French millinery establishment in New
York city. She has selected large and elegant
stock of Millinery, such as Dress Trimmings,
Thread Laces. &C., which she cordially invites
the public to inspect.
Miss Mehan will cut and make dresses after
the latest Paris fashions Second door north Of
Gridley, Bristol g. Perkins store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02
Levant Seal Congress at Child & Bros.

NOT DIsCoURAGED.--Though the roads are
bad, and prospects for business rather dull, J..
d. Morgan is still iu the field, and ready for all
calls that may be made upon him. His line Of
groceries is complete, while his stock Of dry
goods dress goods and other articles for spring
use il very full. Prices are down! Remember
that fact, and buy At Morgau's, in Nattinger's
block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADRa-We
inform our readers that Mr.. Lutz, 119 Main
street, has just received his spring stock of Wall
Paper, Paper Curtains, and every other article
in that line his patterns are the best We ever
saw-also complete stock of Fancy Shades and
Tassals in every variety. Give him call and
see his goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

ATTENTION, EVERYBODY Mr.. Hull has gone
to New York to purchase new goods. He pro.
poses to fill his shelves with the largest and most
splendid stock of fine goods ever offered for sale
in Ottawa, and he is confident that his low prices
and the superior quality Of his goods will enable
him to defy al competition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

SPRING GooDs.--Burks & Heenan would vt.
tract the attention Of their friends to the fact
that they have a splendid stock Sf dry goods,
groceries, &C.. for the spring trade, now on the
way from the East, and to be here .oon. Then
look out for bargains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

A NEW OFrICr.-We are authorized to MA.
nounoe the name Of Angus, Fielder Nv candi.
date for the Office of City Gardener, subject to
the decision Of the people He has thorough
knowledge Of the business, from many years
practical experience, and we hope he may be
unanimously elected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The LITTLE CoRroRAL for April is received
full of life and vgor as usual; always fresh and
bright and original Let all the children have
this delightful Juvenile Magazine. Only one
dollar II year. Published by Alfred I. Sewell T.
Co., Chicago Illinois. Subscriptions received
and single copies for sale by Osman Il Hapemsn
Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

FARMERS and others interested in good horse.
flesh and fine blood will naturally take notice of
the advertisement of Mr.. Delano, announcing
his favous horse lexicon" for the season.
There is no better blood in Illinois than runs in
the veins OF this famous courser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02
Agents.

ALRx. .vAUGHEr, Esq authorized agent at Seneca
Ill., to receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract Tor job printing &c All orders
through him receive prompt attention.
j. I. MONTGOMERY Esq,, authorized Agcntat Leland
In this count, to receipt subscriptions to the Free Ira
der, advertising. &C.
DoSASHns. ESQ: and G. W. CrNNINs, are our aMiho
rzed agents to receipt for subscriptions to the FREk IRA
pIx for Advertisements &C. at the town Streator in
this county.
j. W. BRowNR EsQ, authorized agent E4ryille.
In this county to receipt for subscriptions and
me mt In the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

FAIR MEErING.-The Board of Managers of the
La Sale County Agricultural Society are re.
quested to meet at the Clifton Hotel. in Ottawa,
on Thursday, the 18th Of April, at p. M. saarp
Business of importance to transact previous to
getting premium list printed.
w. Z. BOWMAN, Secretary.
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I. q. q. r.

OTTAWA Lopez Ne ~: Meets every Thursday evening.
Lessng Lodge No. rs German LODGE meets every We'd
nesday evening at their Lodge Room In Cook Glo,ers
block
FLORENCE RHBEkAH DHG LoDGE No / meet the
and third fday Evenings of each month"; in the Hall OF Otta
VA Lodge No H..
onrth Tuesday evening.
ToErI LOpSE No. 3yg-Meets Monday evening
v,ek Daughters of Rt-ksh OF Tont Lodge on the
mt Friday evening Of each month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

STAND FROM UNDRR.-Mr F. c. Prescott, the
proprietor Of the hat and cap store at the north.
east corner Of Court House square, is filling up
his spring stock. He is now east getting new
supply, AID will soon be ready, with a most
beautiful assortment of all the spring styles, at
the latest reduced prices, to fill all orders.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The La Sale County Teachers Institute
closed , profitable session at Tonica last Satur.
dav. Fitty.threr te,ch-r- were present NIL the
week. Another se.srn il now being held ut
next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Rev. A. T. Graves the revivalist, is having
great success at Joliet. Large congregations
crowd the church daily. aud many enquirers
surround the anxious seats. On Sunday he
preached to the convicts Mt the peniteptiar
many being melted to tears and expressing
determination to repent and lead better lives.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

BASKETS. BASKETS A large variety Of Will
low ware. such a. Work Stands, Work Baskets,
Reticules, Travelling. Picnic and Toy baskets,
at e. G. LutEa. l19 Main street, Metropolitan
Block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The latest novelty Is clothing and tailoring at
gold prices, at Alschuler & Co.'S. For $1,000
they get up splendid custom made suit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

PHRENOLOGY IN CHICAGo-During the latter
part of March and fore part of April, the Pub.
fishers of tho PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL, New
York. will occupy Rooms in Chicago, where they
will be happy to meet their Western freuds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Something new and stylish IN the way Of cor.
sets--the "Skeleton Corset the newest thing
out-at Scott, Houtz & Co.'s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Another large lot of that all linen Toweling
at 5 cts. per yard, at Scott, Houtz & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Johnny Roach, notorious ottawa thief, was
arrested in Morris last week fo- stealing cloth
ing from the vestibule of the public school
house, and is in the Grundy Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The latest sensation is fine suits Of clothing at
Alschuler & Co.'s, in Alsohuler's building, for
the small sum Of $50.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Early philsdslphia Seed Potatoes for sale At
Risle Bro's--two weeks earlier .han any variety
known.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

One hundred dozen more Of those all linen
Handkerchiefs, at Ave cents each, at Scott,
Houtz g. Co.'S.
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e.. A. II.

HEAD Ora DorY Posr No. 3, c. A. K, Dept Of Ills
Gensr.i Orders No TO- The Encampment win hereafter
semole Monday evening each week. instead OF wednes
day evening, as heretofore. BY order OF Commander
j. II. PALMER, AdiutAnt,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Fishing Tackle, Poles, Fish lines and Hooks
At G. G. Lutz's, 119 Main street, Metropolitan
Block.
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ALL Fools DAY.-A correspondent reminds
us, that pretty full explanation Of the origin
of AL Fools Day may be found by reference to
Deut. XIV, commencing at the 18th verse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

THE FAvoRITE.-The Seneca Hotel, near the
depot ut Seneca, still continues TO be the favor.
i,e stopping place ut Seneca Jacob Hess. the
proprietor, spares no pains to make everyone
hHppy,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

CANAL.-The Illinois and Michigan Canal is
TO be opened for navigation for the season on
Tuesday next April 5th-that is, if the prevail.
ing storm don't interfere to cause delay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

New Maple Sugar. Fresh Figs aud choice new
Dates ut Riale Bros
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II you would keep your feet dry this very
muddy weather, get your boots and sloss ct
Griffith & Sons premium store, on Main It,, 1st
door below First National Bank.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Bird Cages. in all shapes and sizes, at c. G
Lstz's, 1l9 Main street, Metropolitan Block.
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Choice Sugar House Mollasses 70 cts. per gal.
at Riale Bros.
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Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets hrst Thurday each month, Dr. J. Psuls build.
Of birds insects and solicited.
T. Paul. President. W. W. Calkns. Secretary.
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Headquarters for the best and cheapest cloth.
ing in America at Alschuler's building.
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We have some new pictures and are prin.
ting the hansomest horse bills ever got up in
the country.
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Marie Antoiuette slippers for Gentlemen at
Child & Bros.
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Look to your interest and call on Child 4 Bro.
for boots aud shoes.
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The finest display Of fine Dress Goods eve
shown in Ottawa, Ut Scott, Houtz Il Co.'s.
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Ten lines OF Agate make square.
Advertisements not under bs plainly mark
ed the length OF time desired they viii continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nve nes
inserted at five dollars per annu over ve one dollar
per line extra.
Transient advertising In all be paid strictly in
advance.
Yearly advertisers discontinung their sdvertIse.
menss before expiration contract will be
the iuil rates above Extra charge will also made for
dissolution and other notices connected with their
lar business.
Local notices. fifteen cents per line.
u In NO ease viii these terms be departed from.
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Amy ono wishing nice fitting Corset should
20 70 Scott, Houtx u Co.'S
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EVERY sATuR DAY for April 0, containing the
opening chapters Of Charles Dickens new novel,
"The mystery Of Edwin Drood," and an illus.
traded supplement, just received at Osnan Il
HspemHn's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

The justly celebrated Harria.make soamles.
glove at Scott, Houtx & Co.'s.
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SCHOOL BOOKs.-Au kinds of School Book,
used in the city aad country can be obtained at
Osman & Hapeman's Book Store.
Public Schools.

Following is An abstract of the Superintend-
ents report for the school month ending March
25th, 1870:
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Mccain T. Haskell. jewelers., have an in stru.
ment with which they pierce ears without caus.
Ing pain. East Of Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-02

Eight pounds Dried Peaches for 81 ut Eulo
Bros.
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DR.. J. B. Walker, of Chicago. is at the Clifton
Hotel to-day.
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gTT T5gTJgSgSSs
TO HOUSEKEEPERS.

We have just received our Spring
Stock of Wall Paper and Window
Shades, which for extent and variety
is the best in Ottawa, consisting of
new styles of Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Paper Curtains, Curtain Fix
lures, Curtain Cords, Picture Cords,
Tassels, &c., which we will sell at
Bottom Prices. Give us a call, and
examine our stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
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Seven pounds "A" sugar for 81 Ut Riale Bros
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JOBB1NG DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for dom, all kinds Of Job Work. In the va.
rious styles OF the ART not surpassed in this section
We respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line TO give CALL BY the judcous and liberal use Of
phsters ink many mans fortune has been made and the
seld is stll open. Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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LOCAL MATTERS
CITY DIRECTORY.
Ottawa Post once.

CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS
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ANNUAL STATEMENT

pts and Expenditures Qr tie CWy Qf OttdtCCt, for tie
pdl Ird+ eniipg on tie mira MOAtiHy or Matc 1870.
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1Oto uCuucu debt
All the bonds issued by the city bear interest at the rate Of
10 per cent. pa, able annually. H. n. WATERMAN,
April 2, is;y. City Clerk.
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the country.