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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

EXCLUSIVELY BEAUTIFULLY few months
ago Miss Mehan, then stranger here opened a
millinery and dress making establishment in
Ottawa. Since that time she has been daily es-
tablishiug herself as lady of the most faultless
reputation, not only in the best social circles,
but as a milliner and dress maker of superior
taste and judgment. She is now regarded as
having the" Emporium of Fashion" rightly
uamed) of this county. Ladies from all parts
of the country-from La Sale, Peru, Marseilles,
Utica, and neighboring places, all the elite Of
society around US, and in this city, daily throng
her store to see her beautiful goods, and no lady
dare say she is fashionably dressed, until she has
consulted Miss Mehan.
We were passing her place yesterday, and in
duced to look in, because of the eXquisitely
beautiful display Of ladies' goods. On entering
| the store we were bewildered with the maze of
fnery, peculiar to lady's wardrobe; Gloves of
bcnnets;" ribbens; artificial flowers; dresses
newest styles from Paris; hundreds of dollars
worth Of new and elegant goods in single case;
hoops; fancy articles; things that We know not
the use Of; pretty things; nice things, and all
costly things.
Miss Mehan has been at New York several
weeks making selections for the fall trade. A
few days ago she returned, and on Tuesday last
she displayed her full assortment to the public.
The "opening day" was attended by the fash
ionsble ladies Of Ottawa and the towns around
about us, who were perfectly delighted with the
"opening." The display WAS of such unusual
importance that a very large number of people
were attracted, including the inc1tinguishah'e
Bowman, the artist, who took views Of tho diff.
| ferent scenes,
| Miss Mehan is entitled to great credit for he,
skill and judgment in making good selection:
Of millinery goods. She has in employ mum
of very pretty, intelligent and accomplished
young ladies, who are always happy to wait up
on the ladies and Fl. them in elegant dresses.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

Ii you want TO bo able to read for hours to.
gether by any kind Of light use Lazarus i Nor.
ris Perfected Spectacles, they are almost perfect
ly achromatic. Call ON o. Trssk. Matchmaker
aud jeweler, without dolay and get pair. ,,ct
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all kinds Of Job Work. in the
rous styles OF the art surpassed In this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done this
hne to give US CALL BY the udcious and liberal use
printers ink many fortune has been made and the
Geld 10 still open. Tryit
Orders by mail promptly at.endedto.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

Oysters in the can or in the she'll at Prosper
Tisler's. He receives them by express every day
from Baltimore, aad "you bel" they are fresh
and good.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

The Supreme Court is still here holding ses.
sion of consultation chiefly. They have adjourn
ed to meet on Tuesday next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

HxAp pOrARTgps Do1y p,

HKAp QUARTERS Do1Y Posr No. G. A. r., Dept OF Ills
GensfAl Orders 40 iorhe Encampment will hereafter
sepoe on Monday evening each week, instead Wednes.
day evening, as heretofore. By order Of Commander.
j. u. PALMER Adjutant
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OYsrERs.-For fresh oysters in the osn or case
call and ses'J L. P,ergas, who keeps the best
oyster rsssausant in this city. Hs hasIoyststs
By the can er ON. 60 ,.a..,.,,.s.,yssst
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

PERsoNAL.-Dr. J. o. Harris we observe, is
home again, after attending national gather.
ing of the Odd Fellows at Baltimore--an order
in which the Doctor holds high rank. The
Doctor returns in excellent health and spirits,
and is ready once more to pitch into business
with his wonted energy.
+. Hampton, Esq, former editor of the Otta-
VIA Republican. at present a resident of the peach
country in Michigan, having harvested his
''or,p,' found time during the week to pay OF.
tawa flying visit and shake hands with bis
friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

New FIRM.-Mr Newton Ward and Geo. w.
Spencer have purchased the meat market of
Weaver s. Bro, on the corner of La Sale and
Madison streets, known a. Jerry Woods old
stand. 1t will be remembered that Mr.. Spencer
was some years ago connected with Jerry Wood,
who was admitted to be one of the most popular
OF the meat dealers in our city. Mr.. Spencer
has for many years associated with the firm Of
Woocford, Bachelor l. Spencer at Chicago, and
returns to his old home, among his old friends,
to resume his "old, regular biz"
Nj. Newton Ward is an old aud highly re.
spectable citizen Of La Salle county-s farmer
and cattle dealer Of large experience. thorough.
~ posted in the business ON general principles,
and thoroughly wide.awake man. He is strict.
~ square in his dealings. and being enterpris-
ing, will allow no one to out.do him in legiti.
mate business.
The new firm will deal entirely in live stock
for the eastern markets, and will always pay q
liberal price. They will supply their market al
Ottawa with the best fat beef, veal, mutton
lamb. pork, fish, picked meats, &C., that can be
had, and will always warrant satisfaction to
their customers.
These gentlemen have hosts of friends who
will be glad TO learn OF the new arrangement
and will wait patiently to Zee either of the gen
tlemen of the new firm before selling their cat
tie to others. The name Of the new firm will be
Ward & Spencer.
II you desire to sell fat stock of any kind, o,
buy anything needed, which you might e1pec,
to obtain in q fret class meat market, call and
see Ward & Spencer, at the northwest corner o,
the court house square, where you will find gen
tlemen to wait upon you and treat you righ,
every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

just received at Alschulsr y Goa square deal.
ing one price Clothing Establishmsas . foil
assortment Of Gents Furnishing Goods, Trunks,
Morocco bags, So. 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

t. Remember that McKaa 3 Haskslrs is the
only place in Ottawa where sewing machines are
repaired
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08
Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets arst Thurday In each month in Dr. j. Paus build
ing Donations OF birds insects and petriiactons solicited
J. Paul. President. ". W. Calkins. Secretary
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

Rev. L. Y. Hays will preach in the Presby-
terian Chapel, on iClinton street, Sabbath morn.
ing nd evening.
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Ottawa Post once.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF NAILS:


NJ L. No 1872, OF Ottawa. meets at their hall the first
Auesday ol every month. PArRCK DRLAHASTY. Sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

The tall style Of hat. and caps can be seen at
Prescotts. Arthur, the popular clerk Of that es-
tablishment is always ready to give you perfect
fits," or die in the attempt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

esaats, ss the rsstsuransl Arm Of Staa6 d
Cross, he's done II. He 10 married, and two souls
ars hsppy.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
CITY nIRECT0Rv

Chlca&os Rock Island Il Pacific RAilr0a
On and after May sth 1870, trains leave
Ottawa as fellows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

ANOTHER ARTEsIAN WELL.--The O., o. &
FIR. V. r.. R. Co. is engaged in sinking "a sr.
ssaaa we'll In the triangle just beyond the cross.
ing Of the Chicago, r. I. s p. R. R., nsrth Of
The Glsss Works. - ..,. ..l. ,s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

Ladies' ii you va., 4 beautiful trunk or leath
or travelling satchel, 20 to N. Stiefel u Co..
they keep tho largest stock and lowest prices in
the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-08

New Millinery at Mrs, Ford's. Ladies water.
proop cloaks, hoop skirts, fancy goods and very
cheap. Dres' cloak making.
One door npr.n r,r Post Office.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-13
PIONEER LAUNDRY
NORTH OF VIRGINIA.
J. F. HALL. 6. D. HALL, @. W. HALL,
Proprietors. yT

IHTs OLD EsTARLIsHRD AND
reliable Laundry IL prepared 70 tuIn out
without being damaged by manipulation or
hv chemical application. Lss-c,
Packages punetually called for and returned,
Ofdcee at International Hotel, Tahoe Houte
and WAllAce's Fruit Store. South street, Viz
Rinia; and at Charles Brodhun's, opposite ths
SIwI once, and vessy's Hotel, Main s!Rest,
Gold Hill.
virginia. Jsty ssta, 1910. jystsf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-13

Coon But DoUBTFuI.-When Lin
gard was, impersonating different
Characters on the stage ora New York
theater, he crme out one night "a Our
Saviour, %, aid In order to show the
meekness of the Saviour. he allowed
tbe audience to revile him and perse-
c,,te him which he stood lbrayely. until
q boy hit him on the side Of the head
nj b rotten egg. Lingard looked at
Ma watch and sald Gentlemen. this
Sayiour bu4iness will last about a
minute; then you will see me 60 for
thsd..d bsuss who threw that egg"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-13
BEAUTY.

Beautiful fsees. they that wear
The Hight OF . pleasant spirit thcrc,
II matters little II dark or hir.
Beautiful hands are they that do
The work Of the noble, good and true,
Busy for them the long day through.
Beautiful feet are they that 20
swiftly to II i.htcn another's woe,
Through Summers heat or winters snow.
Beautiful children, II rich or poo,
Who walk the pathways sweet and pure
That lead to the mansions rtrong and sure.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-08-13
STEAMER ON LAKE TAHOE!

'NH z aTRAMER !" KM.
i ERALD" having been thor
ouehly fitted and repaired, ex. Ez3
prersiy for the accommodation Of 7
passengers, win make regular trips ae follows:
Leave TAHOE CITY for the Glenbrook
Hone EVERY SUNDAY. TUESDAY. THURS
Returning. leave the Glenbrook House at II 4.
Il and 2 y. I :.
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. the
ste mer can be chartered by excursiob partiee
TsSoS City, Jsly sesA, 1910. jysein
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26
DECORATION DAY.

1t is generally the custom that the
members Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public take charge of the arrangements
on such occasions as the present but as
that body has no organization in our city,
we would request our citizens and espe-
cialiy the ladies in our community to in
terest themselves in proper observance
Of the day set apart for the especial re-
membrance Of our departed dear ones,
and more particularly for those who seal
ed with their life blood their adherence
to our republic and their faith in the
righteousness of its institutions.
Let Us for that day lay aside the en-
Payments of the world, forget the busy
scenes and turmoils of life, and assemble
amid the habitations of the dead to re-
call with chastened hearts the memory
of those solemn days when the destiny
Of orr country hung trembling in the
balance, when fratricidal hands sought to
strike down the genius of liberty and to
destroy the work Of almost century
founded by the fathers of our country.
Let us come not TO exalt in the triumph
of victory, but rather 20 temper anew our
deTotion to the land in which we live,
our devotion to its maintenance and our
grateful memory of those whose graves
we are about to decorate, and to seal our
devotion to the cause, for which they
died
Referring our readers to call in an
other column OF this issue, we ask every
man that has borne arms in the defence
OF his country, every citizen who is ami
mated by sincere devotion to this republic,
the gentle women, the little children of
our community, to meet on that day, to
scatter flowers, earth's fairest embems,
Efe's most fitting symbols, upon the
lowly graves of our departed brothers
and friends.
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THE NEWS.

-Espartero has reconsidered his reso-
luton, and now consents to accept the
crown of Spain.
Captain Godfrey, a well known
steamship commander, committed sui
eide at San Francisco on Saturday.
"A pamphlet has appeared at Rome
denouncing acquiescenee in the dogma of
the Instability Of the Pope as sin. 1t
produces an extraordinary sensation.
The Office the St. Louis Republican
was destroyed by fire on Tuesday eve
ming. Loss, $4,000, insured for $780,
500.
On the Oath inst, at Quebec, fire
broke out by which 5000 or 5000 people
are rendered homeless, and over $780,.
900 worth of property destroyed.
Weston commenced to walk a hun
dred miles in % hours at midnight, yes
terday, at N. Y.
At a late hour on Tuesday nigh
an incendiary fire destroyed the depot O
the Fox Lake r. r. Co. and grain ware
house, ard one car load of wheat. Loss
several thousand dollars, with but small
Insurance.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-05-26

The Madison Journal Of the 10th,
says: The small return under this head
of Milwaukee county was accounted for
by the statement that the City Assessor
did not return such property separately,
but under the head of personal proper
ty. Mr.. Matthew Keenan,, Assessor of
Milwaukee, appeared before the commit
tee and made some statements. The
matter elected long discussion, and
after the above figure Las been fixed a
motion was made to reduce il to So, 900, :
600, but lost. The changes in the assess
ment OF Wood and Jackson counties we're
in consequence Of the transfer Of territory
from Wood to Jackson.
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OUR NEXT CONGRESSMAN.

The time is rapidly approaching when
the voters of the 5th District will have
to select their candidates from among
the prominent men of that part Of our
State, to succeed the Hon. Philetus
Sawyer who, having so ably and faithfully
represented US for two successive terms,
now declines to be reelected to the Cen
gress Of the United States.
There are several we'll qualified candi-
dates in almost every county OF our dis
trict; but that part of it, which in every
respect is the most entitled to the strong
est consideration, THE LAKE SHoRE-is
the least mentioned on account of the al
most too great modesty and unsel6shness
of its most prominent. most deserving
citizen-our friend and townsman j. D.
MARKHAM, man who has been the
tavorlte OF our county at every conven-
ton and whom our next delegation would
be only too happy. again to unite on as
their first choice man who would
never be without many warm friends
and supporters in every part of our dis
trict, ever ready to support him and who
ell would be gratifed to see him elected
to a position he is SO well qualified to ELL
by reason of his sound judgement, discre-
ton and ability, his irreproachable char
acter, and his ever being found true to his
friends and to the principles of his party,
were it not that he peremptorily declines
to be candidate for that or any other
office in the gift of our people.
But hoping still, that he may yet be
prevailed upon to yield to the wishes of
every republican Of Manitowoc County,
we present his name to the voters of the
5th Congressional District as the choice
Of Manitowoc County and as the man
unsurpassed in every qualification for a
worthy member of the House of Repre-
sentatlves in the Congress of the United
States of America
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Fenian:sm

RocHEsTER, May 25.-Several car
loads OF Fenians ticketed for Malone,
passed through from the west last night.
One company Of thirty men, under
command Of Capt O'Neil, left this city
last night, and more are to leave to-day.
All is excitement il Fenian Circles.
SYRACUSE, May 25. About 500 Fen
ians have left this city to take part in the
movement in Canada. Three hundred
left for the east by the midnight train
last night, and about 200 had gone pre-
yiousiy, in small squads.
ROCHESTER,, May, 25.--The British
steamer NoEseman, running to and lrom
this port, came in this a. m, aud left
immediately, her owners fearing her
seizure BY Feniaas.
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The Fenian Movement.

Reports came to US ofa great Fenian
movement toward the Canadian border.
Some 100 men left Albany yesterday for
the west. 800 more wanted to go, but
transportation could not be furnished
them. Report from Buffalo say the U.
s. steamer Michigan is in position at
Port Colborne to assist in protecting the
Welland Canal. The Fenians are IN
doubtedly concentrating near Malone,
and will probably cross thence into Cana
da.
Gen. O'Neil has sent orders to all
parts Of the country, ordering soldiers of
the l. Z. A. to meet at St. Adams.
Only about 1000 men are said to be
marching on Canada.
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Communicated.

Mr.. EDITOR You were kind enough
to notice in your paper the amount OF
the proceeds ofthe exhibition. VIII you
please allow me to state the disposition Of
it more fully.
A committee was appointed by the
scholars who took possession of the re-
ceipts Of expenses and balance Of money
| informed the scholars that the eapendi-
ture of the balance was wholly at their
option; that they could expend for
books, boat rides, or any kind of enjoy
ment which would be congenial to them
selves. Their committee complmented
ne upon the week following by present
Ing me with very appropriate and acce D.
table presents to the SrnoGnt as | under
stand of about 500, 90, amongst which is
Schillers excellent work in German
'Semmtliche Werke.")
On Saturday evening May 2lst, they,
by their committee, had a party for gen
eral enjoyments at Kiingholtz Hall. They
had three or four excellent musicians
who discoursed beautiful music for them
they played games, danced, sang and
amused themselves generally. I was
present, as an invited guest, only; con-
sequently the whole honor of the enter
tainment is due the committee, all of
W hom were children.
Now there is one point which struck
me very forcibly and | must beg leave to
mention it. | know that there are those
who from puritanical ideas might oppose
dancing among children; now if the PEG
pie entertaining those ideas should sud
denly change them, and trust their chill
dren to get up an entertainment alone, il
would very probably fall through from
i'll conduct, or, break up in row. as
such is certainly the common experience.
Amongst the children on Saturday,
there was not the least disturbance; to
me they seemed like a party Of ladies
and gentlemen. Indeed as sat and look
ed on at their conduct from the gallery,
and Observed their grace aud courtesy, |
felt proud to think they were my pupils,
and | thought how proud most parents
would be to know that they could thus
trust their children alone with such happy
results. At 10 O'Clock, they prepared
and partook ofan excellent supper which
was arranged with characteristic skill and
iudgement-cakes, peanuts, soda water,
and candy lay around the tables in want
of consumers long after the feast was over.
The gentlemen who were engaged to play
for them are deserving of friendly notice
for the kind attention, and agreeable
manner in which they deported them
selves towards the children.
Near the hour of midnight they broke
up quietly and orderly, and went home
happy and contented. Now [ have no
doubt but the sweet and hallowed memory
OF that pleasant evening will be remem
bered by those dear ones, until the SHOWS
of age have cropped their heads with its
sparkling white.
1t is commencing at an early age to
learn civility and easy department in So
ciety. ---. Resnoo.r-'',
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IN PROBATE.
MANTToWoCCouNTY COURT.

In the matter of the Guardianship of the Minor
Heir of Socrates Hill, deceased On reading aud fl
ing the petition of NJ Fellows Guardian of said Minor
representing among other things that she the said
- % seiZed of certain real estate in the CITY of
Aa...tos,s> t. .Aat he une should be sold. and
praying for license TO sell the :.
to the Court, from said petition that it is necessary
for the support and education Of the said ward 10 sell
the real estate ii is ordered and directed that the
OF kin to said ward and all persons Interested in said
estate. appear before Monday the 18th day of
..:ne A. D. ls.O at ten o'clock A. NJ, AT the Probate
oiise IN SAID county, then and there to show
Gf any there be) why license should not he granted
for the sale of said real estate according to the PRAYER
of said petition. And it is further ordered that
of this order shall be published for four success
sye weeks prior to said day of hearing in .TIrE NAN
ITowoc TRIBUNE, weekly newspaper printed at Man.
itowoc in the said county
Dated at Manitowoc, the 18th day of Nav. A.. D,
1870. WV w waIbO
i'"o7~ ~'~,~ County JudSa
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The statement in our last issue of
the cause OF Rev. Mr.. Wards leaving
the Episcopal church here Sc suddenly,
although made to US by a member of that
church. who, we believe, would not tell
lie, has caused some dissatisfaction:
so we now give the resignation of Mr..
Ward, as copied from the original, kind
~ furnished to us by Mr. A. H. Gray,
the Secretary, entire, and thereby hope
that all concerned VIII feel fully satisfied
MANITowoC, May 10th 1870.
10 The Wardens and Vestyn,ea of St.
James Parish
GENTLEMEN Having received call
to field of work much more extensive
than that which BOW occupy and which
offers advantages which L could not rea-
sonably expect here, deem it my duty
to accept it, and for this purpose tender
my resignation of the rectorship of this
Parish resignation to take effect ut
once
lie wants of the field to which am
called REQUIRE that my resignation should
take place now; and I feel justified in so
doing on the ground of the condition on
which | was called to the Rectorship of
this Parish.
with many earnest prayers that the
Lord Will bless you and prosper your
work, | remain as ever, truly and affec-
slonatciy your brother in the Lord.
GEO. Il. WARD, Presbyter.
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State Assessment.

The Committee Of Equalization are
still busily at work. From the Madison
Journal We get an idea Of what they are
now doing. The different counties ofthe
state were arranged in nine classes, with
farming lands valued as follows:
First Class-slilwankee, S75 an acre.
Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha, $50
an acre.
Third Class-Dane, Dodge. Fond du
Lac, Green, Jefferson and Winnebago,
$25, an acre.
Fourth Class-Columbia Grant, Iowa,
La fayette, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and
Washington, 500 an acre.
Fifth Class-Drown, Calumet, Green
Lake, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Oconto,
Outagamie and Sank, SIS an acre.
Sixth Class-Burustt, Douglass, Dunn,
Eau Claire, Pierce, Polk, Richiand, ST.
Croi1, Shawano Trempe!eau, and Yer
non, $40 an acre.
Seventh Class-Barron, Buffalo, Chip
pewa, Clark, Crawford, kewaunee, Mon
roe, Pepin and Waupaca, $3.50 az
acre.
Eighth Class-Door, Jackson, Juneau,
Marquette, Portage md Waushara, S.
an acre.
Ninth Class-Adams, Ashland, Bay.
field, Marathon and Wood, $3.50 an
acre.
The average value Of live stock was
fixed as follows: Horses, mules and
asses, $75; cattle, Sl6; sheep, $3.50
swine, $3.50.
The assessed value Of city and village
property vas changed in FIVE counties as
follows.
Chippewa Co. (by mistake, $1,513,-
500 to $3.50, 600.
Green Lake (no return) $75O,000.
La Crosse, from $3.50, 492, to s.
900, 900.
Outagamie, from S745, 100, to 81, Co.,
900.
Walworth, from 81 ,629, 600 to 50, 0OO.,
O0O
The assessment of manufactures and
merchants stock was changed in Ger
tain COMMITTEES 30 foilona.