The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-02-26

stock is very large and he offers good induce.
msnss to buy. His store is No. 16 Madison st.
SMITH & RISING
seem TO be having things their own way in the
cigar ana tobacco trade. Their location ia "a
Madison street, Or more commonly known "a thu
north side OF the square. They are here ,iucs
1860, and IN that time have built up trade that
stands without rival in Ottawa, or, in fact, all
OF this part of the state. The lover OF ..the
weed knows that when he goes there he will
get cigar that will give genuine delight Their
tooaccos are just as good as their cigars. But
their retail trade is nothing at all ,red with
their Wholesale trade. They sell cigars aud
tobacco in the cities of Chicago, Peoria, Bloom.
ington and all through the central part of the
state We cannot refrain frsm expressing tho
comfort We experienced in smoking their XX,
AAA and XII cigars. They are first class and
no mistake, as we'll are their Blue Seals.
DIR. j. o. HARRIS
This gentleman, who has resided in Ottawa
for nearly 20 years, and is well and favorably
known in La Sale and adjoining counties is tho
only Real Estate Dealer who is now making it q
special business. His undoubted integrity, ex-
tensive acquaintance and business capacity emit.
tie him to the confidence of the commu uity.
which, we are pleased to say he is fully receiving
Real estate in Ottawa We find is held at lower
figures than in most cities of its size; but this
cannot remain SO long, and we should not be sur
prise TO advance of at least fifty per cent.
within the present year, therefore those who in
tend buying will be wise if they purchase soon
Doctor Harris j, also doing quite an extensive
general insurance business, and represents some
OF the best companies to be found any where.
The Doctor needs no Recommendation wherever
known, but to strangers we say that he is
competent, energetic and reliable
BOwMAN's ART GALLERY.
This institution is one of wide spread reputa-
ton, in fact Bowman is known all over the state.
not only As an artist OF rare ability, but as gen.
tleman Of irreproachable character. He opened
room, here five years ago, and has at all times
had the reputation of running the leading gall
lery of the city. At his elegantly fitted rooms
Art has her abode in it she nestles and lux uriates
Turing with her beautiful presence the connois-
seur, the lover Of art and the beautiful, or he
who would have life-lke photograph of him.
self Here are gathered the pictures of many of the
celebrities of the state and nation who have set
for pictures, as well as q profusion of chromos
and oil paintings of rare worth, stereoscopc views
OF many Of the fine residences and public build
ings OF our city, we'll as thousands of beauti-
full landscapes, bridges, &c. His operating
rooms fitted up with every modern convien-
lence, so that he can take pictures of any class.
from the tiny miniature to the life size oil colored
portrait. Indeed his gallery is place of interest
that it will pay any one to visit if for nothing
else than to examine the fine display of pictures
of every class. As to the picture. and likenesses
produced, we do not think they can be surpassed
in Chicago or any other city east or west. Nj
Bowman is not only No artist himself, but
employs none but the very best workmen, and
We really believe that poor picture never left
his rooms We hope he may live a hundred
years to enjoy the success he SO richly deserves.
CHILD BROTHER
Are our leading dealers in boots and sh oes, and
have not only the largest stock and best variety
in town, but the best in the county, and they are
"oi nuaP'en W tueir Duslhess, IN they nave
spent their business lives in this line of business.
Tho firm is composed of c. c. Child, Of Boston,
and A. c. Child, of Ottawa and q more emerge.
ii, firm never did business in this CITY, The
headquarters of the firm is at Boston, where thew
have very large manufactory. They also have
branch at Davenport Iowa, whore they are do.
ing a much larger business than at this point.
All should sc to their store. No. 2 Cheever's
block, and inspect their stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
JACKSON & LOCKWOOD
Is an extensive hardware firm, and do business
on the south side of the Court House Square.
The firm are energetic. upright and prompt men,
and constitute one of our leading business firms
From their large experience they know just what
| is needed by the people in the way of hardware.
Their stock consists chiefly of stoves, iron, nails,
Jappanned and tin ware, oil cloth, blacksmiths
tools and material, and everything in the way Of
| tin and sheet iron ware. Purchasers will find
their prices as low as good goods can be sold for
Give them CALL
sTRAwN & POWELL
Constitute one OF the heavy firms Of Ottawa
and our sketch would not be complete had we
omitted to mention them. They have been in
business here for number OF years, and have be-
come known throughout the county as upright
and accommodating gentlemen, who give to tho
farmer the highest possible price for his grain,