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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

FIRE.-Thursday morning lasr, at about tour
o'clock, the alarm of fire aroused our citizens, to
witness the burning of a frame dwelling house
on Superior street, owned and occupied by VIM.
Augustine, cabinet maker in the employ of
Mr.. Rugg. Mr.. Augustine lad been sick the
day before with cholera morbus, and fire had
been kept in stove in the second story to pre-.
pare hot applications for him. During the night
his little child became sick. and at about half
past three in the morning Mrs. Augustine arose
and lighted lamp, waited upon the child, and
went to bed, leaving the lamp turned down low
and burning. At four o'clock man passing
discovered the house to be on fire, the flame
bursting feebly from the roof. At the same
time Miss Josie Meyers. living opposite, saw the
fire, and hastily putting on her dress, apPre-
heasive that the family might not be aware of
the fire, ran over and the stranger burst in
the door, she ran up stairs to the sleeping apart
ment of Mrs. Augustine. Mr.. Augustine being
in room on the lower floor. She found the
room full of smoke, a fire burning ia the ceiling,
aud Mrs. A. and children asleep, unconscious Of
their danger. She soon aroused them, and tax.
ing one of the little ones, while Mrs. A. took the
other, got safely down stairs and awakened Mr
A., and thus contributed her share towards saw.
ing their lives. The building was soon burned
down. Loss, $4,000; insurance, $1,000.
The fire evidently originated either from the
stove or the lamp-probably the latter; aud the
moral is, never 90 to sleep leaving a lighted
lamp in your room.
The alarm on Friday evening of lest week
was caused by the burning, about So o'clock in
the evening, Of the barn o; Joseph Ayres, on
the alley in the rear of Turn Hall. The barn
had latterly been occupied by y. A. Butterfield,
who was fortunately absent at the time with
his team. There were perhaps half load of
hay, and few bushels of feed in the barn at the
time, The principal loser is Mr.. Ayres, the
building being worth three or four hundred dol.
lars. The building had evidently been fred by
an incendiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

PBAcHEs.-They are plenty enough now At
from so css. to 500 box, but two weeks ago
they were as scarce as silver change. 1t was
about that time Henry Walthsr received the
first of the SEASON. in Ottawa, and sent us
box to try them, and about the same time our
good friends Hall & Hise, commission mer.
chants IN Chicago, cOmmisserSted our case, and
sent Us basket Of lovely ones from the far south
Another box of delicious early Yorks from
Henry Walther's the other day, dropped down
right among our boys, set them wild with de.
light, and for while the peach stones flew like
corn from steam sheller. Our boys like peaches
also Henry Walther-and never tire of either.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

OLD SETTLERS PICNIc-The annual picnic
OF the old settlers of La Sale county takes place
this year in Judge Catons park, at Ottawa, on
Thursday. Aug. cath. The arrangements for
the Reunion foe the present year are on scale
that contemplates the largest gathering of the
kind ever held in northern Illinois. The invi.
tation is not confined to the present residents of
the county, or ever lived in the county, or were
participants in those early struggles and events
in the county that have since become historical.
Then all old settlers are expected to bring their
families-wives, sons, daughters, and little ones.
programme of very interesting exercises Is
being arranged for the occasion, which We shall
try to publish before the day of the picnic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

EXCURSION AND PIcNIC.-The n. E. Chur.h.
Of Ottawa, propose to give their Sabbath School
4 short excursion to Sheridan on the Sd day Of
August. Sheridan is about seventeen miles north.
east Of Ottawa, on the o., O. s. F.. ". Rail
road. The cars will leave about 8 o'clock in tho
merning. and return about 7 in tho evening. A
delightful grove it selected to hold the picnic in
and the various sabbath schools of the neiehbor.
hood will meet us and general good time is ex.
pected. A number Of cars will be in readiness,
and all pleasure seekers are cordially invited to
join rs.
All members of eur Sunday School 90 free.
Adults, 60 cts. for the round trip. Children not
belonging to our s. s. Is cents. P.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

STILL Going OFF.-Those splendid boots and
Shoes at Griffith & Sons, are "going off like
hot cakes in consequence Of the extremely low
prices at which they are offered. These gentle.
men are determined to rush off their goods,
even if at a sacrifice, because they must keep up
with the times and fashions. They have good
stock from which to select, and have No doubt
about being able to supply the public aud give
ample satisfaction every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

The STICK PIANo.-Watson's Art Journal,
New York, gives this testimony:
We have personally examined the Grand Piano
of Messrs. Geo. Steck Il Co. The tone is broad,
penetrating and expanding 80. .... 1t comes firm,
prompt and decided, sonorous throughout but
FULL and ringing in the middle register, and sill
very brilliant in the upper octaves, indeed we
have rarely heard trebel more sparkling, melo.
dious and prononce. The touch is as perfect as
We can imagine; combining lightness with
strength. and giving power withou. demanding
it from the player, while yet atfordiug delicacy
for every shade of finger coloring.
Mrs. Baldwin, in Kueussls block, is the agent
for the Steck Piano in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

SUDDEN DEATH-Robert Gruch road master
on the q. o. & +. 4. Y. r. r., was taken sick
with cholera morbus on Saturday last, and on
Monday morning attempted to resume his du.
ties, but was suddenly Frustrated, and died at
his boarding house on Thursday at 4 NJ. His
body was taken to his late home, a. Aurora, by
y special train, at . o'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

FAIRs.-We have received neatly printed
pamphlet, containing the Premium List and reg
ulations of the Grundy County Fair, which is to
be held Sept. 18th to 10Th inclusive The pre-
miums are liberal and cover wide range of
subjects.
We are also in receipt Of the premium list of
the Bureau county fair. which is to be held at
Princeton, commencing Sept. 18th.
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Ten lines Of Agate make one square.

Ten lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not ander pls nly mark
ed the length OF time desired they will be continued
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding rve lines,
inserted at five dollars per annum over five ore dollar
per line extra.
Transient advertising in AL paid strictly in
advance.
II Yearly advertisers dscontnuing tner advertise.
mehts before expiration Of the contract will be
the iu rates AS above Extra charge Will also made for
dissolution and other notices not with their
lar business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line
~ II no case will these terms be departed from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

EXCURSION AND Picnic TO SHERIDAN.-The
Sunday School excursion. given by the N. E.
church to its school, is postponed, on account. of
no. being able to get the cars, to Thursday the
ID day OF August next All pleasure seekers are
cordially invited to join US. Cars leave the de-
pot at o'clock in tho morning. and return at Z
o'clock in the evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

FUR GOoDs.-Mr. Prescott continues to man.
ufacture those superior fur goods, though it 10
and knows how to prepare furs so that they will
be safe from moths. He will make up furs in
the best manner, and save from $40 to $50 per
set on next winters prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

CLoTHING.-We take pleasure in commend.
ing to the public the excellent stock Of clothing
at S. G. Barnetts, No. Reddicks block. he
has full line Of summer hats, besides no end Of
valses, trunks. all the new styles Of collars aud
eravsts.
Mr.. Barnett has been doing business in Ottawa
for the past two years. and has proved himself to
be square dealer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

HERE WE CoME.-Joo Megattin has a spleu.
did lot of new and cheap goods in the boot and
shoe line, comprising the 5est aud cheapest IN
the market. Ii you desire more information, vo
and ace the goods and learn the prices. Joe il
determined not 10 be unaersold
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22
A Very Distressing Affair In Fall River.

Our community was shocked on Sunday by
the rumor that Mr.. Thomas Stanly, highly res
pectable old gentleman, formerly resident of
Ottawa, but for the last few years residing
in the town of Fall River, in this county, had
Creek. Arthur Lockwood. Esq, in the absence
of Coroner Bry, having been sent tor on Sunday
to hold an inquest on the body Of the deceased,
the real facts of the case were made known on
his return on Sunday evening The facts are
substantially as follows: Mr.. Stanley is wild
over, owning q small farm in Fall River, upon
which he moved some three years ago, the fami-
ly then consisting of himself daughter Kate,
and a son partially deranged. year and half
ago Kate was married to j. K. Allen, and moved
with her husband to Otter Creek. The mar.
riage was with the full appreciation OF Mr. STAN
ley, and the relations between him and his son.in-
law had always been pleasant. After the mar.
riage, Mr.. Stanley had mostly lived alone, with
his unfortunate son. On Saturday Allen and
his wife left their home to go to Stanleys, part.
ly to talk about renting his place and partly on
visit. Arriving about 1O1S o'clock at night,
and finding no one up, but the door unlocked,
Kate, as she had often done before, entered the
house without speaking to any one, leaving her
husband to go to the barn to take care of his
horses. Kate, after making Intellectual efforts
to strike light, dropped down on a sofa and fell
asleep. Meantime the old gentleman up stairs
had heard noise, and having in the house at
the time about $3.50, an unusual sum, and which
he recollected others knew he had, jumped to the
conclusion that there were robbers in the house.
He called to his son, but found him asleep.
Then sizing loaded shot gun he descended to
the front door, and hearing footsteps approach,
opened the door, and seeing man, was sure it
was a robber and fired. Kate by this time had
become fully aroused and called to her fathe r
that sit was Joe, but too late. The fatal shot
had been fired, and the unhappy woman was
able to get out only in time to catch her reeling
husband in her arms as he fell. The shot had en-
tered Mr.. Aliens breast, and he died in less than
two hours. When Mr.. Stantly found out what
he had done, he was nearly distracted, running
wildly TO the neighbors and telling them what
had happened
lhe Coroners jury, after hearing the facts
subtautially as given above, returned for verdict
that "the said J. K. Allen was killed by shot.
gun at the front door of the residence Of Thomas
Stanley by the hands of the said Thomas Stan.
ley, said Joseph X. Allen being taken for bur.
glsr, and that we believe there was no criminal
Intent upon the part of Mr.. Stanley, but that
the act was very kasty aud inconsiderate."
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s. 5. Willis went east last Tuesday to stay
several weeks. He will visit all the fashion.
able watering places, learn all the new and pop.
ular dances, and be prepared to teach them to
his pupils on his return in the f,ll
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

CHANGE OF QUARTERs.-The famous Hooded
stations, "Cruiskecn" and "B.tfie," have been
taken to George w, Alden's stables, on the Fair
Grounds, and will hereafter be found there, in
These horses are Of the very best thoroughbred
stock in the country, and stock raisers should
see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

Although the StcclI Piano is comparatively
new instrument it has rapidly grown in favor,
and among professionals and artists is recognized
as one Of the leading pianos of the day. Mr..
Robert Goldbeck, Director of the Conservatory
of Music, says:
''Greatly pleased and satisfied as am with
their beautiful tone-so deep and powerful in
the bass, speaking and sympathetic in the mid
die, brilliant and ringing in the trebel-I con-
slider ii u Circumstance of no inferior Importance
that they have resisted so nobly, aud with full
success the trying influences of constant use by
very large number of players. They have lost
nothing in the quality of their tone, and the ac-
ton is az good now as at first"
The newly invented Steck Cabinet Grand or
Upright Piano flor which the Company received
patent in March 1870 combines the sonorous
tone of a Grand and the sweetness of a Square
Piano 1t occupies less than half the space of An
ordinar! Piano, and is therefore very desirable
instrument where economy in room is an object.
Every Piano warranted for five years. Circu.
lars and price lists sent free.
Mrs. NJ. W. Baldwin is the agent for Ottawa
and vicinity for these splendid instruments. Her
rooms are ia the Kneussl building on Main St.
Orders may be left at Mr.. Kneussls drug store,
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MeSsrs. Root d Cady, Ch,cago.

Messrs. Root d Cady, Chicago.
DEAR SIRs:-There is no Piano on earth that
would be willing to take in exchange for tho
Steck. Pure in tone, evenly balanced. honestly
made, and wearing like piece Of wrought steel,
it we'll deserves to be called "The National
Piano." CHAs. D. LAKEY,
Editor and Publisher The american Builder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

Rock ISLAND COUNTY FAIR.-Mr. Blsndiug,
secretary of the Rock Island County Agricul.
tural Society, places Us under obligations for a
complimentary ticket to the fourth annual fair
OF that society and copy of Premium List and
Address. The premiums are on very liberal
scale, and the competition in most Of the classes
open to the world.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

The City Mills would inform their numerous
customers, that in the course of the next thirty
days they will shut down for repairs They
will overhaul the mill thoroughly, from the
wheels to the bolts, and will be prepared to do
the best of work when they start up again
They will endeavor to keep stock of -four and
feed to supply their trade as usual from the mill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all Kinds Of job Work in the va.
rious styles OF the art surpassed this sect
We respectfully solicit these wishing anything In this
line TO give Us call b. .he udlcious and liberal use OF
prnters ink many fortune has been made and the
held is still open. Try
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

GRIDLEY " PERKINs.-For the next 60 days
people will find it to their advantage to call on the
above named firm, as they are offering special
inducements in all lines of summer wear. Dress
goods, cheapest in the city. They have large
stock of these goods, which they are bound to
close out before the first of September. Don't
forget to give them a call. East side of Court
House square, Cheever's block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-22

SPECIAL PRENIUx.-CLAss O.-The Ottawa
Machine Shops &Foundry. W. r. W. Cushmau,
proprietor, offer special premiums of $35 as fol.
lows, to wit: $25 for the best combined grader,
ditcher and wagon loader, also $40 for the best
combined Reaper and Mower, with platform and
dropper. To be decided at County Fair, i. Sep.
tember. by committee Of Class L.
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Hon. B. G. Cook and family started for the
Rocky Mountains on Thursday, the main object
OF the trip being the benefit Of the health of
Mrs. c.. who has been ailing t,r some months
past
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BiIIIARDs.-J"hn Flick, at the upper end
lard table. 1t is OF the smaller uze, bran new,
and perfectly correct lie invites his friends to
call and try 1t.
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New Administrators. Hilli,rd has been
among the wholesale houses, at Chicago. ssleot.
ing new goods for the summer trade. He has a
fine lot Of new styles Of prints and light dress
goods, which he offers at bottom prices.
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PERsoNAL.-M. II. Prescott, of La Crosse,
Wisconsin, = brother of our L. G. IN this city,
has been here few days on friendly visit The
VI rdiot Of the jury is: Call again.
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Call on R. o. Black. at No. % La Sale street,
for fine assortment of green, dried and canned
fruits, candies, nuts and crackers.
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Go 10 r. o. Blacks fruit store for choice Young
Hyson, Black, Japan and Gunpowder tea. Also
extra Old Government Java and fine Rio ssffee
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EPISCOPAL CHrRcH-Rev Mr. Hopkins, Of
Aurora, son of the late Bishop Hopkins of Yer.
mont. will preach at the Epicopal Church in OF.
tawa tomorrow.
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Seventy.6ve cases men., youths and boys
Boots for sale cheaper than ever. at prices lower
than any house in Ottawa. CHILD e. Bro
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In the trade, il you want l, s, 10, or 10,
boxes of good Peaches at wholesale prices, re.
member, call at H. Walther,s.
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GRAND LuNcu.-Philip Wolf invites his
friends to tip top lunch a. the beer garden op.
posite the Fair Grounds, on S., .. and Monday
next Nice boiled ham, pickles, &c.
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5000 feet OF good Oak Lumber for sale by
w. 0. Budd, vt his new shop on Columbus st.
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For nice, pure Ice Cseam, Lemonade, Candies
and all kinds Of fruit, go to II. Walther's.
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Mr. Hamalle has an Isabella Grape leaf fifteen
inches broad. Who can beat itp
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TELEGRArHr.--Tho.. .ishing to learn this
business should 'call nnce on W. C. Linton,
Manager w. U. TELEGRAPH Office. Cheever's
block, Ottawa
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Gents in want Of a neAt.htt,ng, handmade
calf and morocco tongue boot, will do we'll to
call at Child Il Bros.
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Lords superior dramatic troupe will be at
Turner Hall every evening during the County
Fair, in September.
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PURE CHESTER WHITE Pos of the very best
Price list free. II. y. OrMsrEAD, Freedom. III.
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The best and only place In Ottawa for bar.
gains In boots and shoes IL ut Child Il Bros.
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X. 0. Black is selling the beat grAnulated
crushed, powdered, and white and yellow suga
at Chicago prices.
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Agnes Leonard Scanland's new book, Heights
and Depths, is for sale by Osman e. Hapeman.
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Go to Griffith and Sons for superior boots
aud shoes, new, fashionable und correct.
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EJ. B. Hsmalle, on the west side, keeps groce
ries as good a. can be found in the city,
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Ladies' fine Serge and French Kid side.laoe
gaiter boots ut Child Il Bre.'s.
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Sundays excepted tsaturdays excepted Nos. and
run each thrd sunday. commencing June 1871 Freight
from Chicago and eastern points here by Express
Fresh AZ A. NJ Trains connect in Chicago with eastern
roads change oil Cars between Ottawa Chicago via
Ihis route FRED TAVEEEp- ~"
OHaWa, NAY !VIh, ISL. Agent C., X. !. q P
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Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, BY the box and
basket at H. Walther's
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Physicians recommend J. L. Piergues Cham.
pion Bottled Ale for family use.
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For n good Phnton for 4 physician, 80 to W.
o. Buddts.
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The best roasted Peanuts in the city at H
Wnlther's peanut stand.
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Misses and children's pbindelphi,, fnc hand
sewei boot. md shoes a. Child 4 Bro'sj
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For No. Eastern Top Phaton 20 to Budd's
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Choice family ale in bottles at Piergues.
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For Il good Democrat Wagon so to Budi's.
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For first class Opet RHyyy go to Budd's.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
GOING EAST.

Until further notice trains pass Ottawa
station as follows:
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CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. OF MAILS
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'ttawa, o. Il r. R. v. Railroad,
Trains will pass Ottawa as follows:

GOING SOUTH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-04-28
The Market Honse-

TIE Ct-oEiele suggests that the Territorial
Government can be accommodated with com
T'd-ous quarters IN the new market building.
This Is not bad idea; but unless the market
company make more progress than they have
recently in the construction Of that edihce, the
Territorial Government will get gray-heaisd
before they enter upon It's OCCUPANCY. We have
favored the new market-hoase project A. q
great improvement, and for that reason We
want to see the WcTk in motion, AMI the mouths
OF the doubling IhOmases stopped, who are a.
sorting that Tie building wIl not De completed
m the lives OF the present generation, tor the
reason that The company are already getting
nearly a. much income from the sheds as thew
would from the stately sad expensive structure
proposed in the plan. We have no idea that
there Is any foundation for these assertions, but
tie fact that the working season is slipping
away. and not single blow struck on the build
ing. gives Countepance to those who make them,
9 Go ahead nit der musick -"