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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-14
After an Office.

Afellow afflicted like many others we
know, with desire for an Office, sends us
the following touching appeal
Could you get good Office for an Or
phan Of some twenty-five summers, who
can give frst-class reference as to moral
character, and who wouldn't mind swear
ing to anything reasonable that might be
proposed
| am not particular about the sort Of
Office it might be. All | ask is good
place, with enough salary for board and
billiards and some etceteras, and a couple
Of able, industrious young men to do the
work.
If you should hear of anything of that
sort, and let me know,l should really
look on you in the light ofa friend.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-14
-ROSITA FAIREAX.
81 A ND ROSITA, mother; what has
IN become Of her Z"

Il N DeCOllC OI her
Allan Fairfax asked the question with
perceptable heightening of the color in
his brown cheek, bringing it in, as it
were, ,carelessly, although it waathe one
question that had been in his mind all
this first day of his return from a long
Feast Indian absence.
"Oh, she married some farmer fellow
or other, and-let me see-I believe she
is dead !"
"You speak vaguely, mother, of your
own neice," Allan commented, q, little re-
proachfully.
DWELL, really, you know that Glenn
Fairfax's family never seemed like our
own, and Rosita was always full Of some
whim or other"
Mrs. Fairfax adjusted the coiffure of
point lace and cherry ribbon on her head
as she spoke, with white ring-gemmed
fingers, thinking to herself how fortunate
it was that Rosita was out Of her son S
way.
"Allan would have been just absurd
enough to renew the old engagement, if
he had had the ghost Of an opportunity,
and now that Helen Farquharson, with
all that property,of hers, fancies him sucn
piece Of chivalrous romance would have
been simply absurd. do think Provi-
dence is watching over our interests" "
There are more people in this world
than Mrs. Fairfax who weave around their
selfish plots and plans the glamour Of that
Providence which is most aggrieved and
defed.
Allan Fairfax learning thoughtfully
against the mantel, with his arms folded
and his eyes fixed on the roses Of the car
pet, was singularly handsome young
fellow. He was very dark with brilliant
black eyes, luxuriant wavy hair, and fea-
lures like a chseled Apolla. 1t was the
birthright OF the Fairtaxes to be hand
some-nor had Allan fallen short of the
traditional standard.
He started from his reverie, as his
mothers voice sounded again,
81 beg your pardon, mother; did you
speak to me? l was thinking Of some
thing else"
81 was only asking if you would drive
out with me, this morning"
al believe not, if you will excuse me.
[ have not entirely finished my unpac-
ing"
Mrs Fairfax sailed out of the room
with the port Of on orient queen, and
Allen was left alone. But he did not go
up to his trunks.
Married p he murmured to himself
"Oh, Rosita, how could you have so
soon forgotten? Yet it is the way of
the world, and | have no right to expect
II different fate from my fellow-men."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-14

Rds" Don't be anxious to solve conun-
drum. We know a man who got two
black eyes in endeavoringto find out the
difference between man and woman
who were fighting.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-14

DG- Jerome Bonaparte is said to be
much interested in the obituaries of him
published last week, Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does it Cost?

twill only cost you one dollar to buy bottle Of EDwAnn
WILDEEs sARsAPAEILLA AND Potash, which WILL beyonp
doubt any Of your family OF scrofula in oil it,
forms scrouous Sore Eyes Chronic rheumatism Neuralgia
variety Of Constitutional Syphilis venerea Disease Gland.
uar swengs OF the Neck or elsewhere Chronic Chs and
Fever letter. Weeping Sore Leg Ulcers OF every kind PIN.
pies on the Face, Rngworm, Scaldhead, Failing the Hay
White Swelling Hpjon disease, chronic Eryspelas, Dropsy
etc. For the rapid and permanent of all the above d
sease this preparation stands unrivae guaran.
teed in every case when used according directions
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

Our city election last Monday was quite an
animated little fight, in its way, and drew out
the largest vote, We imagine, ever pollcd at a
like election heretofore. The fight, however,
was more personal than political, though the
democrats had made regular nominations for
Mayor and Police Magistrates, and generally for
aldermen and school directors in the wards.
The fight for Mayor took a triangular shape
Jones was the democratic nominee; Thomas, a
republican, was brought out a. "citizen' s" can
didate; and Fredenburgh was the nominee of
the Labor Union party. His vote indicates the
strength OF that organization in Ottawa to be
@59 votes But the test is hardly q fair one.
J. ID. Olm,tead, who for q certain purpose had
announced himself as a candidate for Mayor,
withdrew when the object in view had been at.
tanned.
On police magistrates the contest was decided.
ly scattering, and that politics in the matter
were ignored i. shown in the fact that while
there were four democratic candidates against
one republican, and the republican an unexcep-
tionable man, the candidates elected were demo-
crats 4
On aldermen. there was quite a scrimmage in
the first ward between T. S. Bowen, late county
treasurer and a republican, and John Vette,
democrat. The ward is politically pretty close,
and the democrats had been beaten in it last
year. Bnt John Vette being a blacksmith, his
blows proved too heavy for his clerky opponent.
The pen may be mightier than the sword, but it
vspt 40 up boforo ba .laduo
The second ward, which is four to one repub.
lican, elected q democrat, preterrins good man
to his politics
In the Sd ward, there was a baulk made in
the nomination business, and the democratic can.
didate for alderman was beaten by labor union
man. On school director. however, the demo-
crat came out all right.
The fight in the fourth ward was between a
democrat and labor union man, the former
triumphing handsomely.
In the fifth ward there was quite a sharp fight
between Patrick McGinns, the democratic nom.
inee for alderman, and John Colwell, republican
John went under
The other wards afforded no incidents worthy
Of note.
Upon the whole, the people have elected good
men, and our city government. ought to be in
safe hand.
The official returns are given il, the council
proceedings, and need not be repeated hsre.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
Book Notice.
Book Notice.
So RUNS THE WORLD AWAY. A Novel. By
Mrs. c. Steele, author of "Gardenhurst"
Harper s. Rrothers N Y Wastern Neus

So RUNS The WORLD AWAY. A Novel. By
Mrs. c. Steele, author of "Gardenhurst"
Harper & Brothers, N. Y. Western News
Co., Chicago.
1t ia hard to realize that this book was writ
ten by woman, there is 40 much masculine
feeling about it, and 50 intimate knowledge
shown of English pastimes, amusements and dissi
pations, that belong only to the stronger sex"
The story is we'll constructed, but its flow is too
often interrupted by moralizing and sentimental
depression to make its reading pleasant pastime
without great deal of skipping. The inten.
tion OF the volume is apparently to exhibit q
vivid picture Of the debauched state of upper
society in England, IN which the author sue.
ceeds almost ad nauseum. One lays the book
down with feeling of indignation and disgust
towards the swell born characters, that have
figured in the story, and of pity for the low born
and good, who are all happily killed off, while
those who have compsssed their ruin are
left to the cravings of an outraged conscience,
if they have any. For sale by Osman S Hape-
man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
4 Tbs. of Rio Coffee for 81 at Riale Bros.

IF the Ladies of Ottawa have not seen those
elegant new Dress Goods at Scott, Houtz Il Co.'S,
it will richly repay them to spend an hour or
two looking through their stock Among nu.
merous other goods they are now showing very
handsome lot of all silk and wool Popins at 81 %
per yard-usual price 1926; splendid lot of
colored Japanese silk-perfect beauties; black
silk, at reduction of 80 to Is cts per yard 4
large assortment of those fashionable serges in
all colors also full line of those splendid new
and desirable Cretons-something new and beau
tiful; and something very handsome in striped
poplins, only 20 cts per yard. Our present stock
of dress goods is BY far the most complete assort-
ment We have yet shown in Ottawa A great ma.
ny being our own importations, we guarantee a
better selection than can be shown by any house
picking through cullcd market, and will, be.
sides, save to customers jobber's profit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
Preaching at the Congregational church next
Sunday by J. +. Roy, Of Chicago.

DR.. WALKER, of Chicago. will hereafter stop
at the Clifton Hotel, where he may be consult
ed on Saturday. April Cd, and on the first Satur.
day in each month after that date. As this is
the only place he visits professionally, he may
be at all other times found az the Dspensary for
Diseases Of the Eye and Ear, 80 Madison street +,
Chicago, where he has every m" lern appliance
for the relief of the deaf and blind, He provides
board, lodging and the necessary attendance for
inv Aids.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

LYNCH, BEATTY & O'kANE 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.
Jar, We were really astonished to find that in many
cases the prices are lower than they were before
the var.
The firm OF Lynch, Beatty and O'Kane are so
we'll known all over this county, and their bust.
ness reputation is so we'll established, that i. is
almost superhuous 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
Is not mere "ham,' but permanent matter to
be adhered to throughout in good faith
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

BOARD OF EDUcAToN.-Ths newly elecsed
Board OF Education were duly sworn into office
on Wednesday evening, and organized by elect
ing John Stout President, Chas NJ. Catln Clerk,
and Edward Eames Treasurer. Mr. Phelps, the
late clerk, declined reelection on the ground
west his destination being Denver, we believe.
All we have to say against lis, that Ottawa loses
good "boy," and can't afford many such con.
tributions to an out Of the world place like
Denver.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does it Cost?

" only cost you dollar and twenty-five cents to buy
aoott'e OF EDWARD WnDERs STOMACH BrrrERs, which win
certainly cure you any of your family of Dyspepsia Liver
oopan' and all species Of Indigestion Intermittent Feves
ana all periodical disorders 1t will give immediate relief in
Coic and Fux twill cure cosveness 1t is mild and do.
ghtfa nvgorant for delicate females 1t is safe antbious
Alternative and tonic for all miypurposes 1t is powernsa
recuperant after the frame has been reduced and
ny SICKNESS It's an excellent appetizer well as strength
ener OF the digestive forces and desirable alike correct.
i've and mild cathartie
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
Ham and Eggs (uncookedl at Eials Bros.

IN LUcK-lt gives us real pleasure to be able
to state that rumor, current on the street for
several days, is true, that our esteemed towns.
man Charles Stout has received the appointment
OF L. s. internal Revenue Collector for Idaho
We believe the appointment still lacks confirma.
ton by the senate, but about that no difficulty is
apprehended. While we regret that Ottawa is
thus about to lose highly esteemed and valued
Citizen We cannctlforego the pleasure of oongratu-
lating Charley on his good fortune, for the Office
is said to be plat ono.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

when the new city council was inaugurated
= year ago, there was general feeling abroad in
favor of more liberal policy in the way Of local
improvements TO give our city more attractive
appearance, so the talk ran, to strangers. A bill
had just been got through the legislature, as was
supposed, to enable the council to increase taxa.
tion for local purposes, and on the strength Of
this, the council ventured upon few improve
ments, most notably that Of erecting an iron
fence around the public square, and thus ex.
ceeded the expenses OF the previous year, we be-
lieve, some $4,000. The bill supposed to have
passed the legislature was stolen in its passage
from the senate to the Governor, and the city
found itself, in June, carrying contracts that in.
volved some $4,000 more than their powers of
taxation would enable them to meet. They
tried to meet the deficit by submitting a loan to
the people, but that was voted down SO that
now, az the new Mayor and council are insugu.
rated, they And deficit of fifteen or more thous-
and dollars in the treasury, and prospective
claims rapidly maturing that must, even before
the council can fairly commence work. exhaust
all that can be raised during the coming year by
taxation.
1t is not only sensible, but unavoidable under
such circumstances, that the first step taken in
the new council should be one in favor of insti.
tuting for the coming year system of the most
rigid economy. Accordingly, on Tuesday even.
ing, soon as the new council was sworn in, and
as enlnently r'oper before proceeding to elect
officers for the new year, Alderman McGinnis in.
troduced an ordnance greatly reducing the pay
of the city officials. The pay of the city clerk
was reduced from $500 to $3.50; of the marshal,
from 50 day to 5000 for the year of the street
supervisor, from So day to $3.50 for the year ;
of city attorney, from $500 to 800 for the year ;
assessor, from $500 to 5000; and collector, from
2la per cent, to 3 tbs Of one per cent. on the
amount collected. The ordinance was adopted
unanimously. 1t was noted, however, immedi.
ately upon the adoption of the ordinance, that
the candidates for the official positions in the be.
stowment of the council had suddenly and won
dertul'y cooled down in their ardor TO have the
election take place Immediately, and the council
was allowed to adjourn, without making its ap.
pointments for one week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does it Cost?

II will only cost you dollar to buy bottle OF EDWARD
WILDEH's COMPOUND EXTRACT WILD CHERRY which has
never been known to fail in giving rapid and prompt in
all kinds OF Coughs colds and caarrhs Bronchitis Lar.
yng Asthma and Phhisc gives immediate comfort fol.
lowed rapid cure It's also admirably adapted to the relief
of the cough and difficulty OF breathing in consumption In
Pneumonia, Winter Fever Peursy. every conceivable
form of Pulmonary disease it Indispensable and should al
ways be kept in every household,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

Scott, Houtz & Co. have the finest assortment
Of Corse.s in the couaty, consisting Of the French
Woven, French Gore, Genevieve, Princess, Ex-
celsior, Imperial, Circular Gore, Glove Fitting,
Horton, Star, Victoria Eugene, &C.. &c. The
above line, with few exceptions, are goods that
are not shown by any other house, and our Prln.
cess and Excelsior We will guarantee to be the
best fitting goods in the market. For sale only
by Scott, Houtz s. Co.
In connection with our already large stock of
Kid Gloves, we will open on Monday fine
line of all the new and desirable colsrs in tho
we'll known favorits Seamless. Remember that
We warrant every pair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

We notice by the Chicago papers that the cor
oner held an inquest on Monday on the body of
deaf and dumb man named Geo. W. Morse, of
Ottawa. He was stopping Ut the Lincoln
House, but taking suddenly sick, was about to
be conveyed to hospital, when, as he sat in the
buggy, he died, The deceased is known here as
professional beggar. and leaves q wife and
three children in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

The Democrats OF the town Of Ottawa are re.
questcd to meet at the Court House on Thurs.
Day, March 3lst, at l o'clock p. ~. to select
candidates for town officers to be supported at
the town election, April 9th. Selection Of can.
didates will be by ballot Polls open from to
6 o'clock =. ".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
Courts.

Our circuit court, after a laborious session Of
four weeks adjourned last Saturday, the closin z
case being one OF considerable Importance,
brought here on change of venue from Will
county, to which county the case had formerly
been taken on like change from lroquois coun.
ty, to which the parties belong. The suit was
entitled Seeley Het6eld vs. Chas Sherman, and
was for malicious prosecution, or, in law phrase.
ology, for "trespass on the csse." Sherman had
given Hetfeld large sums OF money to speculate
in cattle with. The speculation seems not 70
have been over successful, and Sherman prose.
cused Hetfield for not accounting for all the
money! prosecution in which he failed TO make
out case whereupon Hetfeld brought this suit
for malicious prosecution. The affair seems to
partake of the nature OF neighborhood quarrel,
IN which many of the best people Of Iroquis
county are apparently involved. The case was
interesting here chiefly on account of the able
counsel engaged in 1.-THE speeches Of men like
Judge Randall and Mr.. Osgood, Of Joliet, excit.
ing especial attention The Jury gave the plain.
tiff verdict for $1,000.
The March term of the county court conmeus.
ed on Monday, with 17s lawland IS chancery
cases on the docket. The only suit worthy of
note thus far up for trial il the old one of Knut
son va. Hoag, about which the jury disagreed q
year ago. 1t Is replevin suit and involves the
identity of colt, twenty y.five witnesses on each
side standing ready to swear point blank against
each other. The case il still undisposed Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

THE LATE Ice SToRM.--Tho Princeton Pa.
sriot gives she narserymen shereawsy ~ author.
ity for saying that the late spell Of weather. that
coated tho limbs and bodies Of the trees with ice,
will oause heavy crop Of fruit this year. They
say the ice will kill the bark lioe aud the eggs
Of the apple curculio that during the winter
cling to the branches and body. We trust their
prophesyinY will prove correct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does it Cost?

1t will only cost you twenty-five cents to buy bottle Of
EDWARD wILDERs MOTHERS WORN SYRUP, which will cor.
ainy relieve children of Worms which indicated by
pains the stomach swelling of the abdomen picking of the
nose and cars bad breath, variable appetite, It pure
Syrup, and children will readily spread on bread andi
Is entirely harmless in Its nature and been known
fail in giving prompt relief to the little sufferers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does il Cost?

1t will only You dollar to buy bottle of EDWARD
WiDERs CHILL Tonic which is purely vegetable and viii
not only any OF your family OF chs and Fever
Fever and Age and every for type and variety OF Maara
or Pauda Fever or Affections, but will entirely drive them
from the system, which other chill medicine now made will
do Don't buy any of the old and than vaucess nos.
trums, buu only EDWARD wLpgR's CHILL Toyc 40 seurs
Is guaranteed In all cases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

DR. PuRINToN, the celebrated Lung PhySic.
IAN, OF Adrian, Michigan, will visit Ottawa on
Thursday, March 3lst, and will remain four
days at the Park House, room No. IL. DR.. Pu-
rinton has devoted his attention for the past
twenty years to the treatment of oil chronic dis.
eases. Tho afflicted are invited to call and con.
suit with him, a. ho will tell your complaints
without asking any questions. Consultation
free. See notice in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
Agents.

AisS. NsuGHEr ESQ., authorized agent at S-neca,
H. receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader AID contract for JOB printing, &c All orders sent
through him receive prompt attention.
j. MONTGOMERY, Esq, authorized Agcntat Leland,
In this COUNT TO receipt Tor subscriptions 10 the Free Ira
der, advertising, sc.
" c. DoSAsnHs. Esq, and G. W. CuNxSs. are s.ho.
rzed agents to receipt Tor subscriptions TO the FRYR IRA
pyR for advertisements &C. st the town OF Srestor in
This county.
!. ". BROWNE ESQ, authorized agent A. Farlve.
In this county receipt for subscriptions to and advertise
ment in the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

QUITE A MIsTAKE.-It is not at Black & Ben.
netts that they sell those splendid Boots &
Shoes, CATERS, slips, rubbers, &C., &C., at less
than gold prices in 1860, but at Joe Meggaffiu',,
which is the next door north. Shoe leather was
never down to the figures it is going ut just now
at Megaffin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

The blaebird has arrived, likewise the robin |;
also, several aocks Of pigeons were seen flying
northward yesterday morning. The aook OF
Wild geese that went north week ago have not
yet returned to report. The ioar is, they aro
irossn In.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

BETTER FIND OUr.-Of course you want your
Sunday shoes to be in the latest style, but how
do you know what the latest style lie, until you
go to Child Il Bros and see There's where
the shoe pinches, or at least it ought to pinch
you, until you go and get u pair of those splen.
did new style CATERS that don't, and cam. be
made to pinch your feet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26

1t is difficult to realize what n difference the
decline in gold and the resulting panic in the
eastern markets has made in the price of dry
goods, until you come to see the new prices at
Reddck Il Gillen's. A dress that would have
cost $50 o year ago for $l5 to SEQ now is fact
that goes wonderfully to make things clear and
compre rehensible
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
5000 Yards more all Linen Toweling, 8 cts
per yard, at Scott Houtz s. Co.'S.

Tell me. ye winged winds, that round my
pathway roar, do you not know some spot some
Aret class dry goods store, whore goods eau now
bs bought, as In the times Of yore, AZ gold and
silver prices, not silver morep Tho loud wind
soitensd to whisper - IL blurted out, "The
store you're looking for il kept BY Stout"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-03-26
How Much Does it Cost?

1t will only cost you twentyhv cents to buy box ED
WARD wID.Rs FAMILY PILLS. which is the known com.
binaion OF Medicine for Constipation Sluggish Bowels. In
these conditions the amen,ay canal they perfectly In.
fablc purgavc all Fever and Innaumatory diseas
Acute Rheumatism Inflammation OF the Liver Brain Kid
neys and Bladder Fever and Agc Sore Eyes Duness the
Head Vertigo, Dizziness etc. they syceed and NO
family should ever he without them.