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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16
New Goods at Hull's.

Opening this week, the largest and finest stock
of Dry Goods west of Chicago, at reduction of
prices that will astonish all. Will note few:
A fine Gro Grain Black Silk, $50; reduced
from $275.
A fine Gro Grain Black Silk, $2.25; reduced
from $500.
A fine Gro Grain Black Silk, S2.75; reduced
from $3.50.
Dress Goods for ~ SC; reduced from SOC.
Dress Goods for zoe; reduced from 40c.
White Pecas for 25c; reduced from SOC.
Good Table Linen, 40c reduced from Gjc.
800 doz. Ladies Hose, 10c; reduced from zoe.
500 doz Ladies' Linen Handkerchefs, &c; re.
duced from ljc.
900 Linen Towels, 10c; reduced from 2jc.
Ladies' Tucked Skirts, $100.
Marseilles Quilts reduced one.half.
Bleached Muslin, 10 and 1870.
Al fine Brown Muslin, 1870.
Great reduction in Alpaccas
Lawns, Organdies, White Goods, Dress Goods
Cloths, &c, all at about one-half former price.
Call and see our stock. w. H. HULL.
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POSITIVELY GRAND.-Such 4 display Of fine
goods never was seen at Ottawa as is at Hulls.
He has purchased lot Of the most exquisitely
rich and rare frabrics, such as one could hardly
expect to see west OF New York. We spent an
hour looking through the new stock yesterday,
and We were delighted with the sight. Black
aud fancy silks of every shade and color, 1T for
the Empress of all the Russias, or any other ex-
alted lady; japanese silks, check silks, poplns,
organdes. lawns, white pique, black and fancy
colored alpacas, brown linens for suits, ladies'
balbriggan hose, something very gay, and laces,
braids. ribbons, gloves, hose handkerches, skirts,
etc, of the most elegant and costly varieties.
Besides all these expensive goods, such as are de.
manded by the creme dc Ia creme of society, he
has an endless assortment of equally pretty, but
cheaper goods for everybody, such as hose at 10
cents per pair, handkerchiefs at csnts, &c. Mr.
Hull is determined in future to make his the
fashionable store for ladies' extra fine goodssof
all sorts and descriptions
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

MINED ITEMs.--The showers of the past tive
or three days made the grass laugh -. Many
buildings around town looking gay with newly
painted fronts -. Horse ran away, and because
no one yelled "Whoa," became disgusted and
stopped . "Old Pizen" was lately on the streets
making speeches TO gaping crowd and stalking
horse go. Wen pu. the cows perambulating
the streets OF Ottawa against the world as
blooded stock ... Saw a sturgeon, caught We'd
nesday night by policeman,-,th think ci that ,
The fish weighed 80 lbs. .. :. Hoad, at 4" Lem.
Wade's can beat the world on an "egg-nogg."
Try it once All Marsel.es was here Thurs.
day, on a law suit ... Over two miles Of wall
paper sold in town last week :. Bowman's mo
place like home is a little photographic beauty.
Get one :. Mr.. Chrsty Kenney, an old citizen
Of this county, having lived in the town of
Waltham about nineteen years, died recently.
The funeral was on Thursday. and the process
sion was very long. He was a gentleman Of
superior intelligence, and had host of warm
friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

An EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMsTANCE.-An
old gentleman who had not been known to laugh
or even smile since The inception Of the high
prices on merchandise occasioned by the war,
paid a visit to the store Of Lynch, Beatty &
O'kane a few days ago. Meeting one of the
firm when he had reached the middle of the
store, he cried out in loud, shrll voice, ~ have
heard that you were selling goods as low as be-
fore the war, and as often wished that should
see that time again, have taken the earliest op-
portunity to satisfy myself that the report was
true The old gentleman was shown their
stock until satisfied that he had actually lived
to see what he most desired, when he laughed
and laughed until tears Of qualification rolled
down his cheeks, one of which dropped on the
floor and rolling like marble was picked up by
Bowman the artist, who had it photographed
Immediately. He has the picture on exhibition
at his art gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

1MPRovED.-Hess & Co., our onterprising to-
bacconists, have added largely TO their store and
manufactory, on Main street. They have added
twenty feet of space to the factory, and have
thoroughly whitewashed, painted and varn'shed
the whole interior, SO that it looks like new
place We wandered along past that establish
mant yesterday, and on looking in thought We
had suddenly "lost onr reckoning" or had been
transported to some strange place, everything in
and about the store seemed so new and grand
The familiar voice of Mr.. Hess, and his hand
some "phiz,' at once brought us to a realization
Of things. They have now full force of hands,
| and are provided with splendid stock of cigars
| and tobaccos of all sorts, and will hereafter do
business on larger scale than ever, and in the
meantime have reduced the prices to suit the
times Their "Our Own Brand of cigars still
continues to be one of the most popular cigars in
this market
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

BUILDING.-Colwell, Clark & Co. are erecting
fine brick building on the corner of Columbus
and Main streets for Philip Godfrey, the well
known grocer, who is tearing away the old
frames which have so long occupied that spot.
The new building will be 20x10 feet, two stories
high, iron and glass front, and all throughout
a model store. The lower story and basement
will be used by Mr.. Godfrey, the owner of the
building. for his store. and the upper part win
be divided into Offices The block is to be fnish-
ed in July next.
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OTTAWA ILL.,, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1870
SOnaetisin. for Farmers.

Mr. James 3. Drake, after some years of study
TO contrive some machine for rapidly unloading
and stacking or ricking hay, or to NOW it in
barns, has succeeded in getting up IN invention
which exactly fills this long and much needed
contrivance He has obtained patent upon it,
and IS now selling them in this county, and has
sold large number of them to farmers through
out the state, and all who have used them pro.
nounce them a most decided success. The con-
trivance consists of rope OF rod of iron, any
desired length, strung from end to end through
the peak of barn roof, or from tree to tree in
the timber, or from elevated poles attached at
the top by n rope or pins, and lar apart enough
to brace each other at the bottom, supported by
a rope. On the rope or rod shive runs freely
to and fro and at one end is a simpl Q contri,
vance which drops Il rope, to which is attached
the litter. This is an ingenious coutrivance,
which can be driven into a load OF hay two and
q half feet deep, merely by the hands. Then d
bar is moved, causing the knife to become Q fork
with prongs running laterally under the hay
This fork will clear an ordinary load OF hay al
from four to six forkfuls, at the rate of fork
tul per minute A horse draws rope, which
through puleys, raises the iorkful to the top rope
or bar, then the load and shive run along the bar
or top rope to the desired place, wherever tbs
stacker may desire. In this way the largest load
| of hay may be entirely taken off and stacked il
| from four to seven minutes.
| Mr.. Drake is having them made in this city
| at J. T. Portec's Eagle " Works, where they may
| be seen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

A AFRAUD.-Somebody has devised u contrap.
tion, which ia deliberate, cool, downright swim.
die on the iiuny tribe. 1t consists Of a bright
metallic minuow, which rsvolves rapidly when
in motion. and is no arranged that the moment
the fish bites, and you pull, the hook darts into
the fishes mouth; then he opens it because he
has the tooth ache. and out pops the minnow,
and you haul your fish ashore; throw in your
line again; ths bait falls to place, and you go
right along having all the sport you want to on
the same bait all season. Ebersol keeps them
Besides these, he has splendid new lot of lines,
poles, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

For livery go to ?, Egan's stable, at swing
bridge, on the side cut. He Will accommodate you
with almost any sort Of a turnout, from = hack
down to a lumber wagon. Parties, weddings
and funerals furnished on the most reasonable
without horses. l will take persons anywhere
in the country, night or day. Persons hiring
will do we'll to call before engaging elsewhere.
Feed stable in connection with City Hall Resi-.
dence up stairs. PETER EGAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16
Poetry, BY Jinks.

Say, ladies dear, come look you here,
Each matron, maid and daughter,
Do you wear rough clogs that's fit for bogs,
Or dress up as you'd ought'er?
Wouldst case thy feet in CATERS neat,
Ye darlings every one p
Then come around at once and get an elegant
boot, shoe or gaiter at Griftith's for small sum-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

ARRlvAL.-John Stouts shelves are complete.
ly filled with spring goods of every description.
He has an abundance Of fine goods for the ladies,
as we'll as common prints for every day wear,
and many Of them good and pretty enough for
Sunday use. His line Of light shawls, white
goods of all sorts, and nosions is large. In gro.
ceries he is confident of his stock being equal to
all demands. In short, His spring goods are su.
perb and extensive. We can only say the best
way to know what he has is to 20 and see.
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Agate make one snuare.

Ten lines OF Agate make square.
Advertisements not under must ba plainly mark
the length of time desired. they will continued and
charged for until ordered out. .
Business and professional mot exceeding FIVE lnes
inserted five dollars per annu over We lines one dollar
per line extra
Transient advertising In all be paid strictly in
advance.
u Yearly advertisers dsCoutnuing their advertise
ments before the expiration contract will be charged
the fun rates above Ezra charge will also be made for
dissolution and connected with their
lar business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line
sT- In no case will these terms be departed from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

RURALIZING.-Messrs.W Webster and Stevens,
propretors and editors of the La Sale Press,
were around loose last week, from the city of
La Sale, getting mouthsful of fresh air in the
"Rooral Deestricx" of Ottawa. They behaved
themselves remarkably we'll for men unused to
country manners and "poor roads" and left us
declaring desire to come again. We say.
..Come"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

ADvEETIsING.-No better illustration of the
advantages of judcious advertising can be given
than that of Mr. Bowmans success in this CITY.
Last week he received, unsolicited, favorable
notices from newspapers in various parts of the
country. Among these We may name the Sol-
dier's Friend, the Philadelphia Photographic
Joarnml, the Chstfeld, Minnesota, Democrat, La
Sale Press, and others too numerous TO mention.
The Ottawa Republicans, of Thursday last, says
this Of him:
A man who advertises his business thoroughly
for few years is usually relieved of that respon-
sibility, to great extent, atterward. W. T..
Bowman, Of this city, is an instance of this truth
He has got to that point where it is difficult for
the newspapers to give all the items of news
without frequent mention of his name in connec-
tion with something new and excellent in the
Photographic art. We recently noticed highly
favorable mention of some of his pictures in the
Soldiers Friend, paper of large circulation both
east an west, and within the last two weeks at
least dozen OF our exchanges have referred to
his high reputation an artist. A considerable
part of the reputation which Ottawa has abroad
she derives through the indefatgible labors of
w. Z. Bowman. Success, say We, to men of tai.
ent and enterprise ..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

OTTAWA CEMETERY. We notice some of the
owners OF lots in the cemetery decorating
them with arbor vita and Tartarian honeysuckle
hedges. This il commeudablc, as we can mag-
inc no haudsoiner surrounding OF such lots thuu
well kept hedge Of this kind. The hedges
we have reference to were set out by Mr.. Patrick
Hayes, who doubtless is prepared to set out such
hedges for all who may desire to enlist his ser.
vices in that way.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

OPENING.-J. Megatiin has just returned from
the east, and is now receiving and arranging a
full line of all the latest styles of boots and shoes
for spring and summer wear. We have no space
to enumerate, but every one should come and
see for him or herself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

FIXING.-I esterday we stepped into Reddok
& Gillen's store, and found a squad OF clerks
armed with brushes, busters, cloths, &c, making
vigorous attack upon the interior of that estab-
lishment cleaning up and renovating it COM
pletely, to be ready for that splendid new stock
which Mr.. Gillen is now sending on from the
east. When the new goods all arrive, then stand
from under, and farewell high prices.
Hugh Gillen writes us from New Y York thusly ::
Prepare the people for the most complete as
we'll as the cheapest stock of general Goods that
has reached Ottawa since the spring Of 1861.
This deduction is not catch penny, selling Do
mestics and Sugars at cost. Money buys Goods
now, SO that We propose to demonstrate it,
through tho rhole stOch; aud this house is now so
will known, that it would be supertluous to add,
we shall stick to our agreement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

If you have an ailng son or daughter, by all
means prepare nice garden-plot and set them
to work in it. There is nothing that will induce
finer spirits or better health. Animate them
with good tools, and some nice work on garden
ing. and see il the roses DO not grow. J. f. Por.
ter says that one of his Riding Plows was the
means of curing an ailing son of farmer who
lives 10 miles from this city. lie can give the
name il desired II certainly was a chenp cure
for the consumption.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

STOCK RAIsERs.-Farmers and stock breeders
will naturally take an interest in the advertise
ment Of Wood Il Neely's horse champion" in
another part of this paper. His pedigree proves
him to be an animal of the best blood, related as
he is directly to some of the most famous horses
in America
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

1t having been intimated that Mr Cushman
is soon to commence the construction of the waite:
power improvement at Ottawa, We observe a
subscription has been put in circulation to raise
money for a grand blow out on the occasion OF
breaking ground for the great work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

CHARMING-Ladies, you all we'll know there
is nothing in the world SO attractive SO perfect.
ly fascinating to the eye OF man, as a beautiful
woman To be beautiful she must wear on her
pretty foot perfectly fitting boot, or gaiter, or
shoe. Griffith & Son keep no other than such
boots, shoes, &C., as every lady requires. They
buy only the very best that are manufactured in
this country, and the very finest grades and
latest fashions. No lady can be sure she Is
dressed in style unless she gets her shoes at this
store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

CARPETS Carpets Of every variety, and
cheap, cheaper, cheapest, we'll as good, better.
BEST at Stouts His stock is full and complete
in this line, and he is prepared to sell you just
what you want
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

THEATRE Miss Louie Lords Dramatic
Troupe will be in this city next week, every
evening at Turner Hall. They are said to be
artists Of Of superior merit. Our citizens will
have opportunity TO witness something fine
in the way Of theatricas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

our facilities for dong al! kinds Of job Work, in TIE
rous styles OF the surpassed in this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done
line 20 give CALL By the udcious liberal use Of
printer. ink many mans fortune been made and the
hei Is still open. Tryit
Orders By mail promptly attended
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

Miss r. E. Templeton has removed her dress
making establishment into Hoes u Lelands
block, up stairs, over the crockery store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

Rev. w. S. Ralph, iUniversalist,l Of Earlville
will preach in the Court House at 81, o'clscl
Sunday afternoon and evening, April Gath.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16
LOCAL MATTERS

PRosELYTIsM-Rev ID. J. Holmes will deliv.
er a lecture on this subject on Sabbath evening
in the Methodist Church
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bound to satisfy all, as we'll as to price as t
quality and quantity. .tV.
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FISHERMEN, TAKE NOTICE HI. Walther
keeps the best and largest assortment of Liner
ick fish hooks, Silk, Sea grass, and Linen Lines,
Snd poles in Ottawa.
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Good XX, such AZ is sold by the stores j
Ottawa at So and $5.45 per biol, can be bongt
ior $3.50 at Eagle Mills"
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DRESS Up.-lf you want such hat AS will
become You and make you look qs any gentle
man should, go to Preseo.,'t, where you can get
exactly what you need. .,...
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The only Choice NIX Minnesota Flour in
this market. II you want good Flour call al,
the Eagle Mills"
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A CHANcE.-You can save money by calling
on the firm of Stiefel Il Co., on Main street,
where all in want of good clothing can buy
men and boys clothing at low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

Nice light buckskin gloves, very cheap, just
the thing to use while working in the garden, at
prescott's
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A Surgical Operation.

Last Tuesday gentleman named Edgar 7. Will
sey, formerly an employee in Mr.. Brunkers gun
shop, submitted to the difficult and dangerous
operation of the removal of the ball of one of his
eyes, which had been rendered blind by the
Judgement Of piece of steel therein four years
ago. This, to us wonderful feat in surgery, was
accomplished very quickly and scientifically by
DIR. Olin, of this city, last Tuesday, and the pa
tient is now rapidly recovering from the severe
pain of Inflammation, which had begun to become
alarming before the eye ball Was removed The
history of the case is this: Four years ago Mr..
Wilsey, who is gunsmth, while working at a
gun tube with cold chsel, cut off a small piec.
of steel which flew into his left eye ball. just
above the upper margic at the cornea, and in
the edge of ths sclerotic. Severe Inflammation
followed the immediate injury, which lasted
about 3 week. Two months ago Inflammation
set in with sympathetic ophthalmia, and this be-
came so painful, and the other eye being so az
fected as to make speedy blindness certainty,
Mr.. Wiisey concluded to be operated upon.
DR.. Olin safely removed the eye ball, and on
dissecting it found piees of steel the size of a
pins head, of a triangular shape. A portion OF
the steel. under microscope exhibited signs Of
corroson, but generally it was bright and un.
tarnished. The edges of this bit of steel werc
not only we'll defined but sharp, hence the irr
tation it produced.
The gentleman who witnessed the operation
told us of the occurrence, testifes to DR.. Olin'.
coolness and skill in performing this delicate
operation. We afterwards visited Dr. Olin'.
Office in the Post Office block, and saw the eye
ball and the villainous piece of steel in question
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

An AWFUL SpELr..-The landlord Of hotel
near this city, who spells Monday M,n.db il
eclipscd by his clerk, who spells Saturday
IS0toUyyidi. .F,It,t ti.r.t
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Everything usually kept in first class mill
Feed of all kinds delivered in thirty minutes
"EAGLH MILLS"
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See Porter's new advertisement He makes
the best Cultivator out.
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CoMiNe.--BdrlAe Il lieouau are getting their
honse in order for that large spring stock, which
they will receive in day or two, and then thoro
will be bargains. They ntend to keep fully up
with tho demands Of their customers, AS well in
quality and variety as in prices, which are
still lowt y I'M TkOID EHk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

Prescott's spring stock Of hats, caps, gloves,
&C., is complete
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-16

The nobbiest lot Of Ladies' Walking und
Dress Boots ever in this city can now DO seen at
Child & Bros '' .'"' !"
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Look ut Child Il Bros stock of Mems Fin
Shoes-the gayest styles ont.
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WALL PAPER-A new and beautiful assert.
ment Just received for the Spring trade at Cashs,
Post Office Block
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Don't forget to call at the Clothing Bazaar for
ono Of those seven dollar suits .....,y
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Al consumers OF Flour will find it 20 their
advantage to bay of Wood, Eagle Mills
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Reduced Rates.

The Exchange Hotel, at the corner OF Madison
and Columbus streets, in this city, L. W. Wade,
proprietor, is a good house and well kept in all
respects. Until further orders the following
prices will be charged:
Board aud lodging, per week ............ 81 90
Day board, per week ....... ............. 800
Supper, loding and breakfast and team to
hay. ................... %
Single meals Observation-Disclosures 80 cts.
Single meals and team to hay ........... 50 "
Board, per day ................ 70 "
An excellent bar supplied with choice wines,
liquors and cigars is attached to the house; also
a oommodious barn belonging to the premises,
and all charges proportionate to the foregoing
figures
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Ladies' Cloth Caters for One Dollar at Child
Il Bros. -"'.t.
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The new La Sale County Map for sale by Geo.
n. Cash, Post Office Block.
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For pure. new Maple Sugar and Confectionery,
Dates and Figs, go to II. Walther's Fruit store.
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French Dressing for old and rusty shoes q
Child 4 Bros
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FISH snl'tfsiriiG1rst'nr Tatk,c,- cheap. at IT..
Walthers.
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Fine Calf Sewed and Pegged Boots at Child
& Bros
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Large stock and gold prices at Child & Bros
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Just received, beautiful line of spring hats
and caps, at the Clothing Bazaar.