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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

AGRIcULTURAL-It gives us pleasure to call
attention to the extensive agricultural establish.
ment of F. d. Sweetser, a general notice of
whose goods appears in our advertising columns.
Mr.. s. IL now sole proprietor Of this establish.
ment, and has lately very largely added to the
list OF implements in his store rooms, and is now
prepared to answer any demand. Besides six of
the leading threshing machines manufactured
in the United States, he has numerous kinds of
respers, mowers, cultivators. plows, rakes, hoes,
spades, &C.. &c. In fact, he has 80 many things
in the farmers line of business that It would be
impossible to name them in this notice. Mr..
SweStser has long maintained the reputation to
which he is Justly entitled, that of an honest
dealer, so that whatever he recommends you can
rely upon as being good.
His Warerooms are on La Sale street, block
north of Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

TACKLE, Nc.-And now cometh we sage disci.
pie of Walton, whose name is Eberso, and saith
he keepeth the superior Buel spoon and fish
bait continuance which is sure to gobble We
slickery fish everytine. He provided with
supply OF fishing tackle, and also everything de.
sired by ye shootists. So, sportsmen, you know
where TO go to get things.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

sUMMER'-Summer weather, boiling, burning
hot Is upon us, aud the best thing to do ia to 20
to Bsrnett's and get suit Of clothes. He can
rig You out in five minutes in nice. cheap, all
linen suit, or furnish you light cloth suit. He
does custom work, has good Gutter and war.
rants good ats He has good supply Of straw
hats, gents furnishing goods, 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

Young man, do you wish to capture some
pretty young lady? Then, the first thing is to
have correct understanding. This you cannot
obtain without first getting pair of those fash.
ionable, neatly fitting new boots, such as only
Child u Bro. keep Get IA pair of boots, and be
happy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

New AND ELEaAST.-Mr. Formhslls, 40 long
known here as a restaurant and hotel keeper,
some time ago sold out his interest in the Elk.
change Hotel, but not contented out of business,
has purchased and reftted in an elegant and e1.
pensive manner the building between Reddick e
and Glover & Cooks blocks, east of the Court
House, into a splendid saloon and restaurant.
The building has been thoroughly renewed
internally, with costly marble paper, panel
figures sdorns the walls, granite granting and
green and black marble finish adorns the wains.
cotting beautiful bar fixtures and everything in
every room rich and inviting. Kelly has out
done his former efforts in fine paper hanging,
and Redmond proved himself to have even i'm.
proved on hi. workmanship in way Of painting.
Formhails proposes to keep the saloon Of Ottawa.
He will open on Monday next with genuine
book beer and big lunch. Hurrah for Mar.
BILE Palace Saloon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

The Water Power may or may not continue
to agitate the public mind, but there is one sub.
ject which will never fail to attract great public
attention, and that is, How is it that Child &
Bro. can afford to sell such splendid boots and
shoes at such very low prices We don't know
how they can afford it, but we do know that
these gentlemen do sell goods of superior quail.
ty at marvelously low rates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

A LOVE SToRY.-There was a romance about
it. John and Jane had been immersed in the
deep sea OF love for three mortal days, but
neither dared lie, the other know what was the
matter. Finally John consulted friend He
"loved the gal" he said "he was beas.ly fond
OF her, but he had no good shoes" WELL" said
his friend, "you 90 to Joe Megaffin's, where you
will get just what you need John did so
went, got new shoes, felt brave, told Jane abou,
the tumult raging in his "buzzum," and now
they are married and happy. That's how it
was In the meantime Megst'n sells fashiona-
bic boots and shoes to everybody.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

THAT'S THE PLAcE-Pop, Lemonade, Tansy,
Mint Juleps, Cold Punohes--not done with fist
though-at Tsler's popular restaurant, on Madi.
son street, on your way to the Post Office from
Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

Those who use speotaclss, oan have 10 greater
comfort than perfect pair; susA osa b pro
cured from their we'll kaows agent, O. Tr.sk
sole Agent In this place for Lazarus d Morris
Perfected opsetaelsa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
And then he quietly smiled,
And then he loudly swore
He h,nvht his hoots fr.>m rb;l3

And he'd do it evermore.
For the simple reason that Child & Bro. keep
the best, incest, prettiest and most fashionable
goods il this city, and there is the place to buy
Boots and Shoes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

That brand of -four, known as the "White
Swan which is causing so much excitement
among housekespers, on account of its superior
purity and wilderness of color, is sold only BY
Nugsnt Il Coles, on Main street. They have the
exclusive agency of this celebrated -four. They
also keep An extensive feed and provision store,
and pay the highest price for butter, eggs, SC.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

Another large lot of those all Linen Hand.
ksrchiefs for cents each, that our brother mer.
chant advertises he does not keep. Reason
why-Cant get Mem'
Some houses advertise that they do not keep
Ladies Cotton Hose at = cents per pair We
do. and guarantee them to be as good as any you
pay them ~. cents for. Another large lot
opened this week. SCOTT, HeuTz & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
#arrtrO.

On the 18th day of May 1870 at the brides residence by Rev.
c, Bender, Mr. JOSEPH YEAGER to Miss MARY BROWN
oil OF the Town Of Dayton, La Sale county, Ill.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
Dir0.

On the 18th day Of May 1870 Of heart disease, Mr. HENRI
AfRON BALDWIN, aged Is years and 10 months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
NeM advertisements.

NEW 6OOhS.
THE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP, and 9th.
er sketches. BY Francis Brit Hsrte $50.
THE MACDERMOTS OF BALLYCLORAN.
ANovel. BY Anthony Trollope. Sl.,5.
A RACE FOR A WIFE. A Novel. BY
Hawley Smart. Paper. Soc.
THE MOTHERS RECONPENSE. A Sequel
to Home influence. BY Grace Aguilar. 81.
GOOD HEALTH: 1870. A Popular Annual
on the Laws q Correct Living developed by Medical
BAFFLED; or, Michael Brands Wrong. By
julia Goddard Illustrated. Paper, &C.
A SIMPLE FLOWER GARDEN FOR COUN.
starit What win cost How to have Flowers
Rod pap. a.!s &C. b'Fn'Fd author Of my Ten
FIVE THOUSAND A YEAR: and How
Made IN Five Years Time starting without capital BY
Edward Mitchell. Paper. SIC ~
ONLY A GIRL; or, . Physician for the Soul
F %9, the German Of whelmine Won Hlern
THE VALE OF CEDARs; or, The Martyr.
BY Grace Agular. q.
THE YOUNG wIFE's COOK BOOK. With
Receipts OF the Best Dishes for Breakfast Dinner and
aod also ss number Of new cooking
Ters ISosse Meats omss %as Fs PSyssr
Game Tea lake: Jeles, Het Rolls Preserves salads stew
Puddngs Pies Pastries Desserts Cakes. Biscuits Pickles.
Sauces &C. With Miscellaneous Receipts and Invaluable
Hints to Wives In Every Article OF Household Use BY the
author OF THE National Cook Book" sl.,5.
THE DAZAR BOOK OF DECORUM. The
Care of the Person, Manners, Etiquette Cepmonas d.
MOODS. BY Louisa N. Alcott, author of
Little Women" &C. Paper, 75c.
THE TRIAL OF DANIEL NACFARLAND
for the Shooting OF Albert D. Richardson the alleged sedu.
Ger of his Wife BY Practical Law Reporter Containing
acomprehensve history Of the the preliminary move
ments, opening ana closing speeches of the counsel
position OF the parties implicated tOgeter with letters
&C. offered in evidence with full and unabridged testimony
OF al the witnesses together with the evidence suppressed
prudence by Dr. VIM Hammond, and the pl,te statement
Of Mrs Mcfarland. Paper, SOC.
MISS VAN KORTLAND. A Novel Bv the
author Of my Daughter Elinor" Paper 81; CLOTH $3.50
LOTHAIR. BY the Right Honorable r.
WONDERS OF THE HUMAN BODY
From the French OF A. lie Peur, Doctor Medicine H.
lus'rated with - ensravings by Lucille $3.50.
THE CHRISTMAS GUEST. A collection of
stories by Mrs Emma p + n southworh, and her sister,
BENEATH THE WHEELS. A Romance.
By the author OF "Olive Vsrcoe," &c. Paper, SOC.
THE HISTORY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS,
BY Charles Balance. g.?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

CLOTHES WRlNGER.-M. A. Il s. Z. Dewey,
corner OF La Sale and Main streets, are selling
the Eureka Clothes Wringer," price only $3.50.
This is said TO be the most perfect and best
clothes wringer ont. This machine is all metal,
except crank handle; has no cog wheels or thumb
screws, and the rollers indestructiole; is not
complicated is self-adjusting, and tie machine
of the day for wrlnging clothes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

Look AT THE RUINS Aye, look at the ruins
of what once were magnificent sets If teeth, to
be seen everywhere in society. Look at them !
and ask yourself if it is not marvellous that such
destruction is permitted, when by putting your
teeth under the care of DR.. ]. F. Mariner, Den.
fist. who thoroughly understands his profession,
they may be preserved from decay or blemish as
long AS life lasts. Rooms and Nattinger's
Block, over E. Y. Griggs' Drug Store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

LlBERAL.-Prescott, being determined to be
a. good as his word, last week sent east for 10.
OF those new hats with ten dollar gold piece in
the crown of each. He sells one of these splen-
did hats for three hundred cents in currency,
and then throws in gold piece worth ten hum
dred cents in gold That's what Prescott calls
"bizzniss," but he don't spell it quite so .toutly
IS we do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
NeW advertisements.

LII SORTS OF FRUITS and vegets
BY II. l. WARRINER,
EVERYBODY ~ ~, Tho place 70 est Fruits
keptby WARRiNER.
SWEET POTATO rLAN1>as, BY the 100
~ or 1000 OF II Court bt,-kspt By III 3. WARRlNER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

STILL THEY CoME.-The rush Of people, old
and young, grave and gay, to buy those beautl.
full new spring and summer goods at Reddick &
Gillen's, continues without the least abatement.
These gentlemen do not buy their goods semi.
yearly nor occasionally neither do they supply
any Of their customers with goods that have
been exposed for sale at some retail store in Chi.
csgo or elsewhere ; they do not own retail, nor
have they wholesale house at Chicago or any
other place; they have no old goods dressed up
in new names, but they buy their goods fresh
from the looms-they come direct from head.
quarters, new and in the latest styles-and they
receive their goods every day. They invite peo-
pie to look through the store, satisfied that every
limo is complete, and what they have not is not
to be found in Ottawa, in the dry goods or dress
goods line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
A PRIZE FIGHT.
Many Rounds and Some blood

1t was a calm, still, hot day. 1t was Sunday.
1t was very sunny day. The atmosphere was
severely warm,-caloric was what allied the
weather. The sandy region in the neighborhood
OF Fox river, not far from where it mingles its
hullucid waters with the Illinois, saw q serious
sight There was 'fit" fearful, furious friend.
ly. funny fight. Ottawa has two "scienesd"
men. They are pugilistic. phlsgmstic Founders.
They belong to the ring 6sticuf They subscribe
their names respectfully thus: One is "Aristo.
planes Avoirdupois Boggs," alias 10. Coburn
3D." and the other is "Ahasuerus Altitudinous
Slams" alias "Tom Allen Cd" Now these
benignant bruisers, 20 TO speak, warmly debated
the great fight between Mace and Allen, lately
transpired at New Orleans. and so hot did they
become that they dropped the quarrel Of their
favoritss and anicably got one up of their own.
They arranged mill" which came of upon
the 'aats." Only one other person besides them.
selves witnessed the thrilling sncountsr-one
man was "bottle.holder," seconds, umpire and
referee. A 'riny" was made, ION tho sand with
q stick,) ''time" called, and 1.-The men came up
smiling" Slams ~ss defiant, blood in bis eye.
Boggs vas determined, and gritted his teeth.
They struck out. Slams furious blow, aimed at
Boegs' bread basket" went wild, and Boggs
put in = pop on Slams "besk." Both down.
Slams blood descended from his eye to the end
of his nose First blood found on Boggs fist.
One round is given ss specimen brick Of the
other eleven. Slams failed to get out Of his
corner at call of time on the 12sh round. and the
umpire threw up . rock-ths only "sponge" on
the ground. The men were carried home on a
board, and now order reigns in Warsaw.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
ALL KINDS OF CASTING

Al rates "a cheap any. Give trial. COL MOORE will
be found a the shops ready 70 show you everything The
shop means business CAL and see u.s. Our charges
Orders nom distance promptly attended TO-. Address
COL. 4. u. MOORE,
.. superintendent,
Nay 1l-3m Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
VICTOR CORN PLOW,

Which upon anew principle and they will he convinced OF
It's superiority II Is either riding wakiu. pluw can
be changed To either in moment II Is useless. describe
Call and see It, We will take great pleasure in showing 1t
yOu together With our extensive apc> Now.
crs, &c. &c Also hand and for sale cheap several new
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
OUR STOCK OF PATTERNS
IS VERY LARGE,

Our facilities casting and finishing have no superIor wes,
OF Chicago. We invite the attention or Mil Wrys To our
extensive stock OF Patterns for Mil Gearing. &C. We ARE
ready to do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21

Which have been overhanled and dopper attached them
making them one OF the best machines IN Call and exam
me our stock before making your purchases salts
fed that We can give you good and substantial machine
very reasonable rates. We specially Invite the farmers 10 call
and see the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-21
TWO.HORSE WAGONS,

Which we desire 20 close out We will take in exchange OLE
IRON nnd coal for anything we have Tor sale our Foundry
prepared to do
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-26
Crops and Prices.

From the summary of the report
of the Commissioner of Agriculture
at Washington, information from 9TH
er sources, their appears to be no
doubt the wheat crop of the United
States this year will be about one
fifth less than last year. The dimin-
ished quantity of wheat is partially
made up by larger breadth planted
and prospective larger yield of corn.
1t is certain, however, that there will
be considerably less amount of
breadstuffs produced in this country
this year. European advices repres-
ent q very short crop in France, and
less than usual in some other coun-
tries, though Russia has very large
crop. The supply being so much
smaller, it follows that higher prices
than last year must rule in any event.
The war, involving the feeding of
large armies and the decrease of the
number of producers, will also have
q material tendency to enhance pri-
ces. We observe that leading papers
differ as to whether prices are likely
to go much higher than they have
been this week. The first excite
ment on the declaration of war, and
the apprehension that it would in
volve most of the powers of Europe,
caused great and sudden advance
i'll prices the first of the week, when
No. l spring was quoted in Milwau-
kee at 1.36 and No. at 1872. Since
then prices have considerably reced-
ed. 1t appears probable now that
Russia will keep out of the war, and,
if she should remain neutral, she will
be able to contribute so largely to
the feeding ofEurope that there will
be comparatively little foreign de-
mand for our grain. Should she be
drawn into the conflict, and the war
become general, prices would go
much higher. As general rule, if
prices are remunerative, it is the best
policy to sell grain as soon as it can
be got ready for harvest, but this
year it looks as if it would be better
for farmers who are ont of debt to
hold on for q while.-State Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-26
Another Kerosene Terror-A Woman
Almost Literally Roasted Alive.
From the Dubuque Times, 18th i.


Accidents caused by the weak and
foolish habit INDUCED in by many
persons in using Kerosene oil with
which to start a fire, are becoming
so common all over the country, that
it seems as if the strong arm of the
law should be evoked to check the
evil if possible. To the long list of
accidents brought about by the i'm
proper use of this dangerous materi-
al, we have another of a shocking
and perhaps fatal character to add,
which occurred in this city about
o'clock last evening. The victim in
the present instance is a young mar
ried lady, the wife of Henry Flem-
ming, who resides on Mineral street,
near the head of Locust.
Mrs. Flemming had kindIed fire
in the stove, and in order to make it
burn more readily took the kerosene
can, containing nearly a gallon of
oil, and inverting it over the stove,
poured a quantity on the fames.-
The consequences may be readily
imagined. The oil lighted in the can
which she held in her hands, and at
once terrible explosion took place,
throwing the fluid all over the person
of the woman, and setting her clothes
on fire from head to foot. Mrs.
Flemming rushed into the street
screaming for assistance, with the
flames from her light dress fairly
blazing up over her head, but soon
fell down exhausted, Mr.. John Rail
inson was the first man to reach the
unfortunate woman, and he was soon
followed by Mr.. Daniel Bowen. By
dint of the utmost exertion the fire
was subdued, both gentlemen getting
their hands badly burned while
smothering the flames, AS soon as
possible DR.. Lay was summoned
He did all in his power to alleviate
the sufferings Of the patient but ex-
pressed the opinion that recovery
was doubtful. The woman is burn
ed in a shocking manner on the face,
neck and breast, and also internally,
having inhaled the hot air and gas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flemming were mar
ried only about three months, and
the grief of the husband at the fear
full calamity which has fallen upon
his wife may be imagined. 1t is
fearful warning to those who are in
the habit of kindling fires with kerr
osene, and one that we hope will be
needed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-26

BIsMARCK.-Just at present there
will be peculiar interest in what an
intelligent and trustworthy writer
in the July number of Lippincott's
Magazine says about Bismarck, from
personal knowledge. We quote
Bismarck himself publicly de-
elared his conviction that popular
representation, as exemplified in the
United States, was the only sure and
permanent foundation on which the
governing system Of q great people
could rest. 1t is remarkable and
significant thing that Bismarck, who
had so long been regarded by Eng
lishmen as living symbol of the
most logged and incorporating
Toryism, should come to receive, as
he did, the public cordial thanks of
the English Reform League, (then
the most radical organization in Eng
land, composed of men who regard
John Bright as slow and conserva-
tive) for his practical and complete
recognition Of the fundamental prin-
ciple Of free government. Ipresume
we may take his own word for it,,
that he learned his great lesson in
the art of government from the
teachings Of the American war. The
echo of Appomattax rolled along the
Rhine, the Elbe, the Spree, and the
Danube.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-26
R0S-The late plentiful raj

R8-The late plentiful rains
throughout the Northwest have set
tied the mooted point affirmatively,
that there will be a good crop of
corn, fair yield of hay, and an av-
erage yield of rye, oats, barley,
wheat, and vegetables generally. In
the rainless sections where the
drought was worst, the straw is
short and heads scant, but the grain
Is extra good. The yield will be a
moderate average compared with
other years but no one in the west
will lack for food. There is a great
breadth of grain sown, and the aver
age yield, taking the country togetb-
er, will be quite large. So thinks
the Chicago Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-26

ES-The Home Diary, CMadison) OF
the 18th inst, contains the follow
ing:
"With curious interest, on Thurs
day last, we for the first time, saw
the building in which the first Terri
torial Legislature convened in 1886.
The site was purchased from the late
Col. John Moore, at the time consti-
tuting part Of his farm. The
building is two stories in height, but
in no way imposing in dimensions.
1t is in very dilapidated condition,
and will soon pass away with those
early pioneers whose fame is the
pride Of our State. Near by is the
skeleton of the house occupied by
Gen. Dodge while Governor, and du-
ring the session. The roof is thatch-
ed with straw, and is supported by
bare poles. A sunken space in the
ground denotes where the hotel once
stood, and where venison and bacon
were served to warriors, orators and
statesmen. Old Belmont is historic /;
visited by second Volney, inspira-
ton would guide the pen in a grand
ovation to it's fading memories.
Within a few steps of these inter-
esting ruins, stands the residence of
Hon, Charles Dunn. For more than
generation he has stood as senti-
mel over this deserted Capital, lend
ing q romantic interest to the lovely
landscape, and investing the gray
old oaks with the weird charm of
legendary lore. In the future, the
remembrance OF the first Territorial
Seat of Government will be to re-
member this eminont jurist-for the
two are inseparably linked together"