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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

BUYERS. weATRER AND BusiHEss,

MENPHIs GAS Works, January a.
River rose l. inches IN past "A hours.
Below high water mark of 1867, 4 feet
: inches. CHAS. GOODWIN.
Superintendent of Gas Works.
NEW ORLEANS, Jauusry 24.-Arrived:
Lorena from Cincinnati. Nick LongWOrth
from Louisville, Pauline Carroll, Mohawk
and b3rgCs from st. Louis, Allegheny
Belle and barges from Wheeling, Alps
and barges FROM PiLJsbur-.
NICKsBURG. January 24.-DOwn: Ma
gsHta at IL pm; )Moliie Able az pm.
The river is rising fast. Weather cold
and raining.
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Read yesterday To-day and Foreveri'
at CowPERTHwAIT, CHAPMAN & Cos.
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REMNANTS OF DRY GooDs.-Remnants
at reduced prices, to be closed ont by
MENKEN BROS.
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TAPESTRY Brussels, 81 20; 3-ply, 81 75i
Hemp Carpeting, So cents, etc, sold by
E. FEGAN, 260 Second st.
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VELvETs, IS 80; Body Brussels, 81 GO;
Ingram rom 65 cents TO 81 so, etc, at
+. FEGAN'S, 260 Second st.
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OUR Lonsdale Muslin at the loves
CITY price. HERZ0G x BRO.
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OUR blankets. white and gray, at much
lower prices than before.
HERZOG & BRO,
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Napoleon the Thirds at CowPER-
THwAIT, CHAPMAN IL Co.'S.
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\ LARGE lot Of remnants Of pOplins,
alpacas, jeans, pant stuffs, ETC., just gath.
cred, are offered very low.
HERZOG & BRO.
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THE WEEKLY APPEAL is h largest
single sheet Published in the South.
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that two splendid new passenger coaches
have recently arrived from The Whining
ton, Delaware, ear works, which will be
put up0n h road in a few DAYS. The
~lessees of the road are making heavy. but
iudicious OUTLAWS, 10 put the road ln the
bes possible running order" Tho same
D. r SAYS: eve notice our contempOra-
RI on the line of this road, above and
Re 1w. are each trying to create the i'm
preston that the offices and machine
shops of the company, located at this
place, are about to be removed to their
Respective localities. We think It not
likely, and would observe by way Of a
qvietus IA their minds, that h company
10 engaged in replacing ali temporary
structures, with the most substantial ami
ornament buildings. a huge brick wa
IS now baing built, upon which will resi-
the permanent roof covering the extern
sive machine shops and foundry. Allthe
wood buildings are being replaced with
brick, stone and iron. No, we would
premise, that it would be cheaper for the
company to move these rival towns here,
than to move the offices and shops
aWay.
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COUNTY SCRIPT COUNTY SCRIP

A FEW MORE of those elegant BOule-
ward Skirts left. They are the best value
in Memphis. A. SEESSEL x SON.
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THE best mattress and upholstery work
lone at ThiXton's, II Court street, next
Southern Express Office.
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SILKS, at less than importation prices,
at y. Lowensiein 81 Bros this week.
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joe LOCKE, 236X Main street, has Go
dey for February, writing paper, envel-
ones. etc.
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Why? Have you not read Puck? a.
COwPERTHwATT, CHAPMAN Il Cos.
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WATERFALLS, of the late style, 40 thir-
ty-five cents. HERZOG * BRO.
BLACK Alpacas, % cents-a large lot. at
MENKEN BROS.
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LETTER LIST.

the following is the list 81 letters remain-
IN me Ashphfs Postofice n not deliv-
er-a hv c~sFrirrs Yesterday.
AM ferhsrs directed 10 street and numbers,
~I X delivered promptly by carriers.
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LAW REPORTS.

DIR. JNo. C. RoaER's ONCE moved to
I0I Adams street.
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THE attention OF ell who are fond OF
the good things Of life" is called To- No.
IS Jefferson street., kept by A. RAGGIO,
where the choices edible3 and Gr.nIsables
can be had at q mnmNnt's Hotiee.
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FOR SALE! FOR sALEt

POPLISs, II cents-an assortment of Pop
Inns, 10 cents. MENkEN BROS.
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Criminal Coyrt---Iudge Hudson:

Ten jurors have been obtained in the
Dickens case. The remaining two jurors
viii probably be secured to-day and the
trial of the case commenced.
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OUR fine dress goods, to close out, at a
sacrifice. HERZOG & BRO.
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FoB COUNTY COURT CLERK.


UoUETy COURT CLERK-we are author
izsd 70 announce JOHN p BOUGHNER
- a candidate for the ONCE OF County Court
Clerk a. the March election, subject 10 the
nomination OF The county convention. jazz
TOUNTT COURT CLERK.-we are author
- lied - -nnOuuCe JOHN P IRRELEVANT
as n candidate for the office Of County Comet
Clerk al the March election, subject TO the
nomination OF the county convention. jalG
DOUN1Y COURT CLERK-In answer TO
4 the complimentary call made IN your
vestarday' = issue, BY many OF my friends,
como Of -FhOm have known me long. / an
DCunce myself a candidate for County Court
Cferk OF Shelby county. subject 70 the deci-
sion OF tie County Convention.
tal2
~OTNTY COURT CLERK.-We are author
fZed % announce JAMES ELL the
TTesent Deputy County Court Clerk, rs a can
dtfats ION County Court Clerk at the ensuing
Nsrob election. jail
-0TTSTY COURT CLERK. HARVEY
MATES IS a candidate for County COcrt
S7arE. subject 70 The proper Democratic con-
Saar9an- ja4
-0TNSTy COURT CLERK.-We are author-
80 10 announce HkGH ID. GREER, as a
canen Ssrch election. subject 10 the nomina-
- ~ re county CONVENTION. de8l
-0T--Ty COURT CLERk--At the solIcita-
80 % non erous irlepds, and in re-
S,-se 10 the calls rs tie 49, anu Leugsr'
gonld +especiguuy stat 9o1r1 ~ y Sa L
- fthers OF the County IolIt, subject 10
dHte - re Democratic o~onNeuuon.
5A WILL u
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BUSINESS NOTICING contracts or OBJ
legations ssumed or made by any indf-
Yidusl owner or employee of this office.
viii be paid al u counter or recognized
as an offset TO any bills due the same.
The party making any bill must settle it
himself in person.
HEATING ENGLISH 8 CO
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AEE0UgCEhENTS


IC-s.ry TAN-COLLECTOR-HEOEGE
RUIZ POWELL is a candidate for county
lNLaU+cfar o. shelby County, at the cleo
ton Id March next. subject 10 the acilon
Cgt4s County Convention, which meets Jan
y jail
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

BLACK and white alpscas this week at
B. LOwenstein Il Bros.
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Regular Semi-weekly Packet-For Osceola
and al Intermediates Landings.
MOLLIE G3ATZ-----Andy j. DeartL, master
This superb ligut-draught pas IT.
senger packet WI leave as abOveA&&
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Go TO Locke's, 238H Main street, for the
latest news.
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FEBRUARy.-Leslie's Lady's Book, at
Joe LOcke's, 256% Main street.
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saIIcE 10 ADVERTISERS.

Previous to taking stock, on February
first, we Offer extraordinary good bar
gains. b. Lowenstein Il Bros.
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Get Twisted Threads" at CowPER.
THwAIT, CHAPMAN d Cos
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WI continue TO offer a beautiful line of
dress goods at twenty-five cents per yard.
HERZOG & BRO.
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BARGAINS, bargains, bargains, great
bargains, at y. LOweustein x Bros, this
week.
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In sums to suit taxpayers, at City Bank,
No. 8 Madison street.
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A LOT of nice white Blankets for four
dollars and fifty cents a pair.
HERZOG d BRO.
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HERzoo's celebrated kid gloves, fresh
m hauI
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Cba,osrv court...cbanoelIor Moroan,

Chaaosry eolrt---Ghanoell5r Aorqsn.
The following cases are set for hearing
to-day on pleas, demurrors, etc:
Atkins vs.. FOwlkes.
Doyle vs.. FOwlkes.
Edgington VS.. Fightnaster.
Boescher VS.. Cohen.
Mclean VS.. Mclean.
Cherry vs.. Taylor.
Nicely vs.. Mckinney.
Semmes vs.. Mancourt.
Caruthers vs.. POstou.
Lynnv W. Smith.
Roseuteihl VS.. Dubo5a.
Martin vs.. Duff.
Wallace vs.. Price.
Stillman VS.. Titus.
Union Bank vs.. Titus.
Fletcher VS.. Hart.
Barry VS.. Green.
StillInan vs.. Bluff City ms. Co.
keck VS.. Walker.
Davis vs.. Buckner.
Miller vs.. SchOck.
Page vs.. Commercial Bank.
McEenna vs.. Moore.
Mahan vs.. Easterly.
Macheca vs.. Cicalll.
Platte VS.. Wickersham.
Newman vs.. Hawley.
Curry vs.. Duke.
BledsOs VS.. BieGsOe.
The papers in the case of Taylor, Nc
Bean * co. vs.. Marcus jones' ct al. are
requested to be returned 10 the Clerks
office Immediately.
The bills fled since last report are:
L. Greenlaw ct al. vs.. II. 3. :. Williams
ct al.
Moses Selig VS.. VIM. Fellows ct al.
Law Cogrt---ludge Anderson.
Fne case Of Cox vs.. Picktrd, set for
trial yesterday, was continued over TO
next term.
To-day the case OF Ruby ". Rosan will
be called for trial.
Municipal cOurt---Iudgs Foute.
Several motions were disposed of yes
terday. To-day the cases published in
the Appeal of Sunday last viii be called
for trial.
Shelby Circuit COurt---hdge SwayHe.
The January term Of Court commenced
yesterday.
The Grand Jury was organized yester-
day, as follows:
j.. d. Wimberly, Foreman.
Joseph Brooks, 4. d. Massey,
JOS. Strahl, y. B., Jewell,
David McGowan, l.. D. Grant,
NJ. Doyle, y. keck,
l.. D.. Jones, NJ. EOrde,
A. j. Ensel, o. c. Jones.
To-day motions and general business
viii be heard, and gaTnishees Will ave 70
answer.
\ calendar for WEDNESDAY mex viii be
published Wednesday morning. com
mencing at case No. IS and running
To No. l27.
Court opens daily at 9 O'Clock am. and
adjourns al , o'clock pm.
-
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KID GLOVES, new styles, just received
at MENKEN BROS.
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LADIES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Draw
ers and Skirts, a large lot to be closed out
at reduced prices, at
MENKEN BROS.
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FOR STATE TAx-CoLLEcToR.

cTATE AND COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR.
- We 40 authorized 90 W. ID.
RTHATTBN as "a candidate Tor state and
county Tax Collector, subject 10 the decision
al Democratic Convention. jag
rTATE AGD COUNTY TAX-COLLECTOR.
- We ara authorized TO announce OSCAR
WDOIDHlpGE ~ a candidate for state and
County T~ax-CouactOr. al the ensuing March
alacti5u. subject 20 the decision OF the Demo
cratic convention. JM
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

THE APPEAL is the only Daily p
published in the city. Only twenty-five
cents a week.
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The Southland Writer'S" at CowPER-
THwAIr, CHAPMAN IL Co.'s.
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FOR JUDGE Isr CIRCUIT COURT.

TUDGF FIFsST CIRCUIT COCRT-Edhors
- 4prasts IN response 20 the very coinph-
uueu.zUy cal en- yeur paper OF yesterday,
- uu-u . ONE of LIe Bar, I hereby announce
rTysa-r q cE44idste Tor Judge Of the First
C.r-1lt Cou-l.Ui shelby county.
r.I c. ". HElSkELL-
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Mayors OFFICE,
MEMPHIS, Jan. %, 1870.
Officers and members of police lately
appointed will meet at City Hall, at 81
O'Clock this morning
TT. W. ODONNELL.
Chief Of Police.
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READ the new advertisement of b.
Lowenstein Il Bros.
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N OtiOo-

General Ticket ONCE Of the NJ. and c. R. R.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. Is. 1863.
@ H. SHOCK Is our only authorized agent
D to redeem our Emigrant tickets bound
South, and none Tiers need present tickets
at his Office. A A. BARNES.
nOT Gent Ticket Agent
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THE APPEAL is delivered for % cents a
week.
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THE following dates of oar files are
missing: July B, July Z, aud August %.
We will pay fifty carts each for them to
the first party bringing them to this Of
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We have placeda lot ofcOllars and cuffs,
lace goods, sleeves, etc, on our cheap Ia
bic, which We sell next week at a mere
nominal figure. HERZOG * BRO.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

Laugh at the "Iunocents " at CowPER-
TuwAIT, CBAPMAN & Co.'S.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

TLFRE FIRST CIRCUIT COUBE-He are
--tErrfz-E 70 ~anununco Mr.. n. u. l.
STEWART az 81 candidate Tor Clerk OF the
HRS CIre1iL gourf. subject to1he
o. tle County Convention TO Do held JauAH-
r 9th Jah
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

MESsRs. BIGLEY, MELLERsu 500, the
indefatigable coal merchants, corner Of
North Court and Main streets, have on
hand a large supply of the best quality of
Pittsburg coal, which they will deliver in
any quantity. from a barrel and upwards,
at lowest market rates.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

OUR Dress patterns for TWO dollars and
fifty cents are the bargains of the season.
HERZOG d BRO.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

E0Ei5es under iaEg head Ul BE- Inserted al Ten
cents per l1te. eceh insertion
n ESIpFNCE AND PARMA desirable res
Is fdeuce and small faTIn, I'VE miles rom
NemphtS on the PigcOnrOO>t rOad-5v acres
OF omen land, In a fine state OF cultivatloni .
acres IN orchard-the best selection % lrult
In the country large rich garden, VITA not
peds. sash, etc; dwelling house, with ten
rooms: doctors Office ia the yard; smoke
b,nse Kitchen. cribs, Stuhles and o~nw-sheds.
4Dpiy 10 T.. J. PRUPEIT,
"a No. 81 Front street.
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TIORNEN-GENERAL or THE GRIM
y NAL COURT.-We are authorized to an
souncc 81. d. WEIGH as n candidate Tor At
forney-Genersl OF the CriminBl Court. de8
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FOR CLERK Isr CIRCUIT COURT.

rLE.E FIRST CIRCUIT COURT-we are
y l~rtlorizsj 10 announce General Il. p.
r.sBFFEU for the office Of Clerk Of The
fire. Clr1iL Court Of shelby county, subject
II tno action u TIE Democratic convention.
ErTs
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AN~NOURCEmEHTS.
ArroRNEY-GEN. CRIMINAL COURT.

TTORNEY-GENERAL or THE GRIM
\ TNNTC0URT-We are authorized to an
nounce b. NEWT HART for Attorney-Gen-
aTai OF tie Criminal Cont, subject TO the de-
-ision OF the Democratic convention. klec-
rtou ia Nav. Jam
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FOR FORKED DEER RIVER.

FREIGHT It TICKET AGENCY
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STEAMBOATS,.
FOR FRTAR5S POINT.

STEAMBOATS,.
FOR FBIAR'S POINT.
FOR HELENA z FRiAR'S POINT
The Regular Trl-wsekly Packet,
Geo. VI. Cheek,z
WnIieaves THIS DAY. 18th inst. at5p.m.
RiCH'D ". LIGHTdCENE, GenI Agent,
jas Jefferson strsss:
FOR CINCINNATI.
Regular memphis and Cincinnati Packet
For Cairo. Louisville and Cincinnati.
ROBERT BUR%S-...-.-.------Steln, master
This elegant and swim steamer -
WEDNESDAY. 2th inst, at pm.
LARRY HAHMSTAD, Agent,
FOR WHITE RIVER.
Independent alamlbis, White and Little BED
River Packet.
For Helena, FriGr $ Point, DeValis Blun, Lii
Tie Rocs, -earey, Augusta, Jackson
port aud Btr-sSile.
The fayorite slde-Wheel steamer,
* g z * = NO -.
John D.
Leaves TUESDAY, 9th inst, O. pm
Only boat leaving Tuesday that connects
with railroad for Little Rock, and goes
through 70 ~aCkzOnpgit.
ELLIOTT MILLER, Agents,
jl3 No. Promenade 81, foot Jefferson.
Regular Memphis and white Silver United
States Aail Tue day Packet.
For Helena. Indian Bay, Clarendon. peEalls
BLUM, Little Rock, Des arc, Test Point,
Searcy, Augusta and JacksOnpOrt.
4 Mo- 2,
Pat. II. Wheat-----.AasSr.
This elegant passenger steamer -
viii leave az above -
TUESDAY, 18th inst, nj 5 PM.
LEVY 4 ROBBINS, Agents,
faT3 Is Jefferson street.
FOR ARKANSAS RIVER.
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COUNTY TRUSTEE.

T BON TROUSDALE is a candidate for
Coanty Trustee Of SHELBY county, sub
iect 10 the action OF the Democratic party.
las
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

WOODWARD Is q candidate for County
y, Trustee Of shelby county, Al the cleo
zion in March next. subject TO the decision
u the County Convention, TO meet jan
nary 9TH. jal2
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

law JIsfI--rLUu9C HWUEIsUU.
Tne case OF Cox ". Pickard, set for
trial yesterday, was continued over to
next term.
To-day the ease OF Ruby vs.. Rogan will
be called for trial.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

BLANKETS, FLANSELs and handsome
Cashmere for gents wear are embraced
IN the category of great bargains ut
SEESSEL * SONS.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

UNTIL February first, silks will be sold
at less than Importation, at B. Lowenstein
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FCR sALE-MIsCELLAREOUS.
FOR SALE or RENT.


Notices under this head uCiU be inserted az Ten
eells PER line, e,tch Insertion.
IRON WURKS.-The Helena Iron Works. %
al Helena. Arkansas. For particulars adj
dress KAREAEOt& & 20.
Louisville, KY.
Or +. ii. DADE,
iaagGtw Helena, Arkansas.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

WHITE alpacas, at hslf value this week,
at b. LOw5nsteiu q Bros.
EXTRAORDINARY bargains at B. LOwen-
stein * Bros. this week.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-01-25

CoRsETs at 90 cents, a small lot to be
closed out by MENkEN BROS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-27

\ SHARrER.-A few weeks ago a young man
made his appearance at the store of Mr. Eustis,
in this city and applied for a situation. he was
an inve,erate gum chewer, and apparently hon.
est. He went TO Mr.. Rigdon, the jeweler, on
tin street, and obtained several rings on trust
shirt from a leading clothing house u pair Of
boots from B. B. Griffith u Son. and afte, ward .
a suit Of clothes at Marseilles. Mr.. Eustis went
in pursuit of HIN and captured the young man
az La Sale with his borrowed properly, and
compelled him to dsgorse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-27

DESERVED CONVENIENTLY several pic
mic parties that left Ottawa for S,reator during
the last few weeks, desire Us to tender their
thanks. through the FREE TRADER, TO coniuc.
tor A. W. Francis and to Superintendent Young
for their uniform pohteness and careful atten.
ton to the little ones, and to every one They
are certainly the right men in the proper place.
We hope soon to see the new road 'luipped with
passenger or box cars, so that thetc will be more
comfort and safety To those who rilr,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-27
HOME MATTERS.
PEPPERS AND SALT.

Gympson weeds in our garden are now in full
bloom. Besides being weeds of exquisite flower
and most elegant appearance they yield deli
cate perfume somewhat like musk, but, perhaps
more penetrating. We go out . mornings and
bathe our handkerchief in those and 90 up
town feeling grand, or words TO that effect 49,.
The side walks around town are on the rrid-Ion
principle-few and far between To walk upon
them is like trying TO walk the tie, on the
railroad track-rather seldom, unequal and dis.
couraging We have here a candidate for an
important Office. He runs on the republican
ticket. Never having been 4 candidate before, on
the day of the republican convention, he said to
his law partner Say, I'm going for the legis-
lature, shake Alter shaking hands. he went
down street and met friend from the country
Explaining that he a candidate Tor the legis-
lature he left him and went up again and saw his
partner Carried away by the importance OF the
occasion, he forgot his partners face, and -aid
"Well how do you do-ylad to see vou-going
for legislature, vote ior me- eh Z" His partner,
surprised at the absence of mind Of his partner,
said nothing. The excited candidate replied
'Why, of course" So it happened that if-
teen times during that morning, the excited can.
didate shook hands with bis own partner, not
knowing him, be was so badly bewildered -.
The agent Of the monkey show-that en,hu,ias-
tic individual who shipped an Italian hand or.
gan and a monkey, on the Catholic picnic ex-
cursion, the other day, will learn something new
by calling at this Office 80. As the lat brave of
the ShabbOna warriors returned from the depot
from their late triumphant expedition, some one
spoke Of the dilapid ttei animal the Cuisines
manager rode. Then W spoke that valiant
gentleman and sGid he: Though have a d..
lapidated animal, / console my self with the re.
Election that our Savior rode upon ass"
"les, replied wag, but now things are re-
ver-ed while He rode upon ass, in this ease
the Ass does the riding The joke was on the
last Of the Mohicans-the Shabs 'Gideon',"
band, during the last few evenings, has been gu,
serenading. They called at Geo Thompson's,
Mr.. Thornes and Charlie De!anos. They made
the cats cease to yeowl on the house tops. and
the dogs ran away though tin kettle were
tied to their severils tails. Talk about music
We guess not go. Morse, the water man, has lost
boss. The hoss went quietly dead on his own
accoun, on the stree, morning. No in-ur-
ance, no lightning rod-no nothing. Morse feels
as bad as the boy Aid when hi, mother died and
mis- father was away from home. Scratching hi.
ear and contemplating the funeral preparations
be exclaimed, Gosh but wont dad cu.s when
h comes TO hear Of this" 49,. Yesterday w saw
little 10 commandment par4ding the street.
She had found full grown hoop skirt and she
F.. four year old she was {. splendid jLl-l re-.
publican.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-08-27

PIC.NIc.-The Catholic children who attend
their Sunday School. had grand time on Thurs
day. Seven hundred of them attended by their
teachers went to Streator Oh an excursion. Rev.
Father Terry, Dan O'Kane, and gentlemen of
they were we'll cared for and everything was
pleasant They not only paid their own way,
but generously offered to such poor children as
could not provide for themselves, free ride, so
that no one who desired to 20 was left behind.