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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01
Teachers, Instltute.

The La Sale county Teachers Institute will
be held at the High School, Building Ottawa,
commencing on Monday Oct. "a, 1870, and con.
tinuing days.
PROGRAMME EACH DAY--A. NJ, to 10. Sec.
l, Reading; 2, Geography; 3, Arithmetic. 10
to lU45, PeRmanship and preparation for next
lesson. Recess. II to l2. Sec. 1, Grammar: 9.
Reading; 3, Geography. r. P.M-2to3 SEQ. 1,
Arithmetic; 2, Grammar; 3, Reading. 3 to 3:45,
Penmanship and preparation for next lesson.
Recess. a to s. Sec. l, Geography; 2, Arith.
Inetic; 3, Grammar
The school law provides that teachers NAV at.
tend county institute one week in each six
months without loss of time Work is to be
done, and teachers are requested to bring such
text books as they have upon the subjects TO be
taught, and all are expected to be supplied with
text books
Certificates of attendance, upon which teach.
ers draw their pay, will be issued only to those
who are present during the whole session.
The Board OF Supervisors has appropriated
funds TO pay instructors, and competent pract.
cal teachers have been engaged.
Free entertainment will be furnished 20 ladies
who desire 1t.
School directors are requested to meet the
County Superintendent on Friday p. ", Oct. %,
when such as may desire will be instructed in
making sut reports and in the transaction of
such other business connected with the schools
as may come before the meeting.
1t is earnestl, requested that every school dis.
trict in the county be represented at this meet.
ing. G.S .WEDGEwooD. Pea. ey-otcio
WIN. BRADY, Sec.
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o! YES 1t is sight good for sore eyes to
see that splendid display of fancy goods at AL.
schu!er and Chrstman's. They have Just re.
ceived and opened their stock of fall clothing,
and their assortment is full and varied, compris-
ing everything in gentlsmen's line of wear. They
have fine display of trunks, valises, ties, and
gents undergai ments. They still make a spe.
cialty of making gents and boys suits to order
In this branch they challenge competition.
They use only Dayton and other western all
wool goods, and employ none but good work.
men, and never fail to satisfy their customers.
They can fit gentleman with a neat, tasty or
fancy, or superior suit Of Clothes in very few
moments. They mark their prices down to the
lowest living rates. We cheerfully endorse
these gentlemen as fair dealing, reliable business
men.
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DEArH.-We find the following in the Mem.
phis Appeal of Sept 25,h. DR. Gregg and wife
were former residents of Ottawa, where they
are still borne in friendly Remembrance by many
of our older citizens:
CREGo-The friends and acqu,i .ances of Dr.
A. II. Gregg are respectfully iiNi sd to attend
the funeral of his wife, LOLA A. \. LEFEvRE,
from his residence, No. 1913 Cru'. street, this
Sunday afternoon, at 8 o'clock. Services by
Rev. d. White. Carriages at residence and at
Holst's
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COME AND SEE.---Mc w II. Hull is home, re.
ceiving his fall stock of goods He has a very
full supply and is selling at lower rates than
usual i'll this market. Having hitherto kept the
best assortment of fancy and elegant dress
goods in this market, he desires to maintain his
reputation, consequently his store is full of the
very finest of goods of every sort peculiar to his
line of trade. No trouble to show goods and
everybody welcome.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

IHE FALL CAMPAIGN.-Peter Russell, the vet.
eran furniture dealer of this city, is prepared
for the fall trade. He has begun his 23d sea.
son-evidence alone of his popularity with the
public. His stock is ample in every department
OF the furniture trade, and he is now ready for
wholesale or retail trade in the country, neigh
boring towns or the city. He fills large orders
Tor other dealers around and about us, and has
an extensive trade with the people in the coun.
try. People who are getting married and going
to housekeeping will find it much to their ad-
vantage to call upon Mr. RUSSELL as he makes
it rule to sell young married felix's complete
outfits III the furniture line at almost frst-cost
prices He has splendid chamber sets, at prices
between $50 and $50, to suit the tastes and
purses Of his different patrons. He is supplied
with all styles Of parlor sets, sofas, lounges,
whatn ots, mirr cane and wooden seated
chairs, bureaus Of every STYLE mattresses, spring
beds, marble top and common tables, for parlor.
sitting and dining rooms. He can give you a
complete outfit In any style, color, or quality,
and guarantee the quality of his goods to be ex-
actly as represented. He will sell you common
bedsteads at from 1926 upwards, and elegant
ones for $35.
His excellent standing as a citizen, and good
judgment as furniture dealer, together with
his strict integrity and perfect reliability render
no encomiums from US necessary. We advise
hotel keepers, or those who keep boarding houses,
to call and look through his stock of cheap and
substantial furniture. His stock is so complete
in every style OF goods in his line, that he can
supply broken sets with new articles to match
and complete them.
Remember tha, when you want new and good
furniture of every style and quality to call on
Peter Russell, at his old stand on La Sale street
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Agents.

AlEx Y.uGHEY Isl our authorized aceu. ut Seneca
H. to receive for old subscriptions TO tho Free
Trader and contrast for ob printing, &c. All orders
through him receive prompt attention
J. l. MoSTGoNEET .sq our authorized Agent AZ Leland
n this county 10 receipt or subscriptions the Free Ira
der, advertising. sc.
VI. c. DoSAGHus, Esq. and 6. W CrsNINs, sstho
r!zed rrCrip, subscriptions the FREE IRA
DIE, for &c. at the strestor In
this county.
J. ". BEowNR, Es7 * authorized agent at Farlve
In this county receipt subscriptions and advertise
ment IN the Free Trader.
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The VAuGHEYs dealers in dry goods, sroce.
ries, &c, at Seneca. are out in posters snnounc.
ing new stock Of fall and winter goods They
are the heaviest firm in the place, and do large,
because > liberal and honorable business, selling
most things below Chicago prices. They are
the men TO "go for" all the time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

Fiske, Strickland & Wing make Wedding and
Dress suits q speciality, having the best cut
ters, the largest end best corps of workmen
and larger stock of Piece Goods than any con-
Germ in the city. For style, finish and variety
their work is equaled by Asns in this market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

For custom Overcoats go to Fiske, Strickland
u Wing. They have large stock, made up, Of
Germana, Moscow, Chinoh,lla and Dayton Bsa.
vers that you will find superior in style to any
coats in the city. Also full line Of Clothing and
Furnishing Goods, all at bottom prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

The Rp6lscan is singularly muddled in its
geography of the city. 1t locates the foundry
bridge on Washington s..., (which rune cas-, and
west one block north Of the Cushman foundry
and on the feeder" north of the railroad
depot The editor had Just been indulging in
a free lunch at Mikes, which may account for
his confusion Of ideas 1t is almost needless TO
say that the bridge about being renewed BY tn.
canal authorities under direction of Mr.. Thomas
is the old foundry bridge" across the side cut
on Lafayette street.
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COOP NEWS Mr.. s. G. Barnet is at home,
supplied with a full assortment Of fall and win.
ter goods. He has an extensive assortment of
cloths. clothes, Boys fancy suits, Gents under.
ware collars, hats and caps. and in short, every.
thing u gentleman needs.
Although Mr.. Barnett has been but short
time in Ottawa, he has made hosts Of friends
and is growing more popular every day He
will strive to please the public on every occasion.
He has the goods and the disposition to do it
every time. Call and see him at once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

ALWAYS AwAKE.-Our friend, Hugh Gillen,
Of the we'll known firm of Reddick Il Gillen, is
east purchasing another stock Of goods. In fact.
he is nearly always away, 80 rapidly do his goods
sell. He is q careful buyer, knowing what is
wanted in this market, and having most excellent
taste. He is eminently successful a. merchant,
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Ten lines OF Agate make one square.

Ten lines OF Agate make square.
Advertisements not under plainly mark
ed the length OF time desired they will continued and
charged for until ordered out
Business and professional mot exceeding I'VE nes)
inserted five dollars per annum over i've lines one dollar
per line extra.
Transient advertising in al cases be paid strictly in
advance.
If Yearly advertisers d!sContiHuiny their advertise.
ments before the expiration Of the contract will be CHARGED
the fun rates as above Extra charge Will also made or
dissolution and other notices not connected with their rc-
lar business.
Local notices, fifteen cents perline.
tr- In no case will these terms be depart ad from
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JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities tor dong all kinds OF Job Work. in the
ous styles OF the art, surpassed in this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
une 70 give US call By the uliciou and liberal OF
pristes Ink many man, fortune has been made and the
field is still open. Tryit
Orders by mail rrDr,rf'v attended, IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

STATE FAIR AT OrrAwA.-The Lacon Home
Journal, one of the sprivhtliest papers on our
exchange list, expresses its views very sensibly
on the movement to have the next state fair ut
Ottawa, as follows:
A movement is being inaugurated BY the eity
of Ottawa to secure the holding Of the mex
State Fair at that place. The northern portion
Of the State should, by right have the Fair, and,
oil things considered, there u no better place
than Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

AMENDE HoNoIADIE.-In our report Of tho
late county fair, we did not do Mr.. F. D. Sweet.
ser justice, by somo oversight of ours. He had
five wagon loads Of different agricultural imple.
ments on exhibition, and received six first pre-.
miums. He did not enter his goods for the best
display, but had he done so, might very prob.
ably have taken that premium also.
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MORE WAR.--Joe Megafiu doesn't care cent
whether King William takes Paris, cor any 9TH
er man," as long as everybody goes to Megaffin's
for boots, shoes, CATERS, &c. He has a full as
sortment and sells down to the lowest notch for
cash. That's whats the matter with Joseph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

The square dealing and one price clothing mer.
chant talors, Alschuler Il Co., in the Alschul.
er building, solicit the public to call and exam.
inc their splendid and we'll got up, western, home.
made clothing. They warrant to give satisfac.
ton in every instance. All goods marked in
PLAIN figures
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

A SUPERIOR ARrlsr.-A few days ago we
took look into the studio of Mrs. Geo. G.
Thompson. in this city, and we're delighted Ia
lind that Ottawa possesses an artist of such rare
skill and genius, She excels as a portrait pain.
ter. In her rooms we SAW superb portraits Of
Judge Breese, Peter Russell and others. Her
landscape paintings are truly marvels of lovli.
ness She ought to have exhibited her pictures
at the late fair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

Just received at Alschuler & Cos. square deal.
ing one price Clothing Establishment, q full
assortment Of Gents Furnishing Goods, Trunks,
Morocco bags, &C., &c.
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THE WATER POWER IMPROvEMENV.-Mr.
Thomas has the contract for the delivery of the
stone for the proposed dam at Ottsws, and has
several boat loads on the way. He is also about
ready TO commence work on the head races.
The work may be regarded as having begun in
earnest, though at too late date to accom- plish
much this season. The story in the Republican,
that no stone can be brought from Joliet any
more this season for want of boats, Mr.. Thoms.
assures us is without foundation, as he can get
plenty OF boats.
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And now 1t comes to pass that John Stout was
Obliged to go east to replenish his stock for the
ingly, sends home, every day, large lots Of goods
of the best varieties. When they all come, which
will be in few days, great bargains will be o.
fered at Stout's.
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Dr. Walker is at the Clifton Hotel to-day

FoUND.-On the 9th inst, in the street in
Ottawa, a small sum Of money. The owner can
have it by calling a. J. d. Morsan's store, prov.
ing property and paying for this notice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

All odd fellows of all the lodges in the city
Lodge No. Il on TNhrsd,y evening next Oct
Cth as BUSINESS OF Importance will be laid be
fore them. CHAs. Snow, Sec'y.
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G., A.. Il.

HAD QuAEryps nu1Y Posi- No. @ c. 4 l.. Dep, OF Ms
Geut.,l o.,e., So l"-lhr Encampmcn; WI hereafter
Se.e ua Monday evening each Wrps instead OF eucs.
day evening as heretofore. by order OF Commander.
J. u. PALMER, AG,Utant.
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For TIE LADIES. Miss Meehan has received
her fall stock of Millinery and fancy styles of
ladies' wear of all descriptions. She has show
case of ladies' hats and other fancy articles of
exquisite pattern and the most elegant material.
Miss Meehan invites her friends and patrons to
call and see her on Wednesday next, when she
will display her new goods. She has the popular
Millinery and Dress Making establishment of
the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

PERsoNAL.-Dr. d. c. Stone, for many years
a citizens Of Ottawa who came here in 1884
but who is now resident of Chicago, was in
town last week, looking hale and hearty.
Hon. Geo. Z. Walker was in town yesterday,
shaking hands with his many friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

NEW LEGAL FIRM.-We understand Hon, T.
Lyle Dickey has associated With himself in the
practice of the law H. X. Boyle, Esq. Mr.. Dick.
ey having been assistant United States Attorney
General and for many years previous most
successful attorney here, needs no recommended
ton from us beyond the mere mention of his
TO make it his future home His associate, Mr..
Boyle, is young gentleman Of excellent ability
and opine. The new firm will have abundant
success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

The proposed October races are "of." We are
sos,y Tor this. The reason was, certain parties
most interested disagreed about terms. More
anon.
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Oh it is perfectly astonishing how low they
sell goods at Stiefel & Co.'S. They have: cloth.
ing for everybody, all new and cheap. Buy your
"duds' at Stietel & Co.'S. ..t .........
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II you want 70 bo able 70 read for hours 70.
gether BY any kind Of light use Lazarus d Nor.
ris Perfected Spsotsolsa they a,s almost perfect.
ly aohromstio. Call o. o. Trssk. Matchmaker
and jswelsr, without dslay and get pair.
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Census Figures.
We are indebted tolassistant marshal Bris-
tol for the following figures:

63O OF the 1899 given in this table to Rutland
belong to the village of Marseilles the total pop.
ulstion Of which is 1888, instead of 75S, as re-.
ported in last weeks Republican.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

Those fst pigs, partaken Of BY the hungry pub.
lic, were dressed by Mr.. Sam Degan, who, rs a
pig artist, 10 Q success. "Aint III"
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Child Il Bro. have just received splendid
stock Of Ladies' Side Lace Boots, which are all
the rage.
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At Prescott's may be found tho fall style of
hats, such rs "Four in Hand" Magic" prom.
enade," &c. Always go to Prescott's and consult
Arthur on the hat question.
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Meets frs, Th4rdly es" month In m }. Pnurs build
Ing. Donations insects and prritaCt.Ols solicited
J. Pau. President. VI. W. Csikius Secretary.
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! Call ut tho square dealing, one price clothing
house, No. IA, LsSslle street, where no hxmbug
or deceit upon customers is allowed to be prac.
ticed.
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French loaf, graham bread, rye bread, white
+ sad, first quality, at j. L. Piergues.
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The only place where you can get oysters in
the shell-.at J. L. Pieryue's
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what is wanted in the clothing line at Stiefel "
Co.'S, on Main street
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\ full stock of fall and winter millinery
goods Just received at Miss Nattinger's rsoms.
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WANTED.-A isaitor for . church. Work
light and pay liberal. Apply at this smse.
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Stiefel & Co. ARE determined that no clothing
establishment in Ottawa can beat them in low
prices and excellen goods
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For prime custom made kip boot for men o
boys be sure and go to Child IL Bros.
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OttaMn poeI Office.
CLOSING AND ANRIyAL OF w


l. Z. T.. 70. ~? Of Ottava meets AZ their hall The N-s
stay 90! every month. EA.fl. IE-AuANII, SC y. ,
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THAT LUNCH.-Mike Formulas free lunch
Monday morning last was decidedly successful
Over 300 people sat down at his tables and par.
took of the elegant dishes which covered the
board.
The bill of fare was roast pig, roast mutton,
boiled ham, with all the proper condiments and
things. Joe Rhodes furnished the pig,. They
were Of the right size and condition of fatness,
and were done to dot Mike knows exactly
how such things should be gotten up, and will
soon do 30 some more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

PoLIcE--Maggie Lynn, a decidedly pretty
girl, and one who evidently has not long
been 'bad girl" was for some time in the en-
ploy of NJ. A. Dewey, Of hardware reputation.
Mr.. ID. having occasion to go east with his fam
lily, dismissed Maggie, who, up to the time of
his departure, was faithful domestic and appar-
emily perfectly pure in morals but 'women are
deceivin,' and Margaret was no exception to the
rule. No sooner had the family locked up the
premises and gone than Maggie reopened them
and installed herself as "landlady" She invited
several of her male admirers and some other
naughty young women; and they had been
holding high carnival in Mr. lDewey's house un.
til few days ago. When he and his family
returned-Maggie knowing when to expect his
return-packed up her things, as we'll as some
that were not hers, and left the night before her
late master and mistress arrived. Officer Crane
was put upon her track, and the fair and frail
Miss Maggie was arrested coming out Of church,
on Sunday last, and put into Jail Monday morn.
ing last Officer Crane brought her before Jus.
tice Lockwood, and on hearing the evidence, and
some of the missing dresses, &C., of Mrs. D.
having been found in the possession of the
naughty Mag 'the Court" was obliged to hold
her to bail inithe sum of $500 Not being able
to procure the required amount, she was sent
TO Jail.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
CITY DIRECTORY.
Chicago, Rock I.land & PaciGc Railroad

On and after May S,i $50 trains leave
d, 10.
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Ladies, call at Child s. Bros and examine
their new stock OF walking boots.

Scott, Houtz Il CO. received this week another
large lot of new goods
Beautiful Mixed Poplins at 50 cents per yard,
we'll worth so cents.
Double fold Black Alpacas for 80 cents per
yard. "very cheap"
The largest stock Of best finished Alpacas in
the city, costing no more than common makes.
Special premiums in single and double Pals.
ley Shawls.
Something beautiful in new striped Ottoman
Shawls. They are very pretty.
We invite attention Of the ladies to our large
stock Of Water Proofs
Another lot of those heavy Water Proofs at
30 cents per yard.
so Dozen Heavy Colored Gotten Hose at 10
cents.
so Dozen Heavy Merino Hose at Is cents per
pair. SCOTT, HoUTz & Co.
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PRICES REDUCED!

g- Pianos AMI Organs sold instalments second hand
Instruments taken fneXchanye for new ones.
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DIANOS, ORGANS, &c.