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The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

ANOTHER FURNITURE CARD.-In my article
In last weeks FREE TRADER I said tha, it WAS
net worth while ts como to my place to get
cheap, trashy furniture, - WAS keepin: poth-
ing but the best quality of goods, such a. can
warrant to my customers.
In making the statement had no reference to
any oae, AID only referred to my own business
which 10 al can attend to. But i. seems my
neighbor, across the way. took exception to it,
and feels sore over it.
We'll, can't help it, if he keeps such goods as
that Of course it fits him, snd II he don't, he
susht aos to notice tho matter. try to do bust.
ness on my own merits, and not on the dement's OF
sthers. have nothing to do in regard to others
goods; but l have q right, and shall exercise it,
to speak Of my own, and if you want good ar.
tisls Of furniture call at my place and you will
hnd it. f. MURPHY.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

TRAINS LEcTURE.-See advertisement in an.
other column about Trains lecture. He lecsur.
ed three different night at Aurora, and filled the
largest hall in that city every evening. Charlie
Hook says, "His lectures in different towns in
Pennsylvania are popular, and never fail to
draw big crowds"
tie is the most interesting speaker in the
country, and fills his lecture with sharp local
and political hits, sparins neither party. Secure
reserved seat if you want to 90.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Colwell, Clark Il Co. made a sapagc ons,augA.
On us ~ lumber dealers, in the FREE TRADER
and Republican of last week. In this week &
Republican they decline to take the responsible
ty for the assertions then made, and say they
Will have no controversy with us Now We dc
not propose to let them off in such an easy way.
W. will show the business public that their as
assertions were merely dunsconabe, and cannot be
ssbstsntiat.d. We will also sonyince the public
that they have not been the innocent rictin,s Of
the ''ring.' but were themselves the "Heathen
Chiase' in the whole affair. We defy them to
prove to tho public there was any rirg existing
since last June, only th. written one nth us tha,
they thsnssi'es are = party to.
Young & RYAN
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

BY aproces recently discovered have been able to obtain
from the bark of the Wild Cherry Technically Prunus vr
gnan) an extract which has pronounced by the Phar
maceutcal Society of London and Berlin possess more of
the virtues OF this invaluable than ever present.
ed to then one single teaspoonul of Edward wders Com.
pound Extract Of Wild Cherry contains more of the active
principle OF the Wild Cherry than any other preparation con.
tans in wine glass full To this is added other ngre.
dent' derived from the vegetable Kingdom which give an e
clency activity and power to this remedy which Justly entlts
III oe called the Destroyer az Coughs Colds GtafFs
ynxs Asthma Influenza and Group Not one Of these alec-
tions can withstand it. They yield instantly to its magic
power Besides these diseases is invaluable in Pneumonia
and Peursy In Bronchitis. and chronic It is nnfaing
and In the cough of Consumption affords relief which no
other remedy is capable Of doing In its composition are
summed all the ingredients necessary effect permanent
sure which in every used according to
directions
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

There is such medicine for the diseases tor which II il a
commended as Edward Wlder's Stomach Btter 1t is posi-
lively asserted that they altogether uneQua They are
absolutely nfibe II used according 70 directions in Dvs.
peps" Indigestion Intermittent Fever Liver Complaint Col.
lc and fuS They tonic They cmlnen an atera
rive Ihey are superior TO all other medicines as an appetz
Ihey nvgorae the enfbled stomach revive the over
wrought system. They add power to the weakened
heart and sustain the overaXed BRAIN Besides being supe.
bier TO- they are unlike all other Bter in having for their
tase pure copperdSled Bourbon whisky. This fact alone
mas gwen them character in the city where they made
and must them TO the lovers of the good and
Inc everywhere To the anxious mother weighed down with
family cares to the merchant exhausted by the barass of bu
ness to the dyspeptc TO him who suffers from constpaton
to the victim of nux collie debility these Btter offer
speedy and neveran- relief Try them II you them
once You viii never after be without them in your house.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
A Furniture Card.

Those who live in glass houses should not be the
frstto throw stones"
certain furniture dealer in OTTAWA who prob.
ably has been trading tso extensively in "cheap
trash furniture" has just discovered that it won't
pay for long race, and feels little sore over IT.
So he blows about "cheap trash furniture" &c,
The undersigned will endeavor always to keep
about the same QUALITY of goods they have sold
for years past and will leave it to the
citizens of this county to say what kind that ha.
been. They now have on hand the largest stock
greatest variety best goods and lowest prices ever
before offered IN this city or county. Please cal
and see. RUSSELL & Son.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
Selni.AnnuaI Fair Meeting

The adjourned annual meeting of the L. Sale
County Agricultural Snciety will bo held At
Turn Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday. June 9th, At .
p. N. sharp. The subjects Of assessing members
holding certificates to put an arts.isn we'll and
ether needed Improvements on the grounds; of
revising the bylaws and constitution and Of de.
tsrmining who constitute the Ls Sale Co. Agrl
Society, have been referred TO this meeting. As
this business is Of vital importance to the Socis.
ty, it is earnestly hoped ,hs. every member will
be present promptly. w. F.. Bowman, SEC.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
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Thousands of children die annually worms, true
mcdc or ~ormkler has long been dcsldcratm In mei
cine. Edward Wdcrs Mothers Worm Syrup the thing
needed the children against the sdou evils
many which nicst their intestinal tract II reliable
1t pleasant II is sauhrious II Is safe II eNpcl round
worms thread worms, and tho huge ,apr It cannot
t II clears M the skin. II sScctcns the temper OF the
little sufferers. II 'rurcs sleep tbrnSs back the appetite
1t relieves the tnml belly II advances the growth of the
child treStorcs the 10 Us cheek, ltSaycss teeth
guards against convUlsions, spasms and ST. Ns dance
tis far superior to all ohcr medicines for cxpens worm
Mothers see to that you give chldrcn this truly
falling wormkillcr.
EDWARD WILDER " Co.
Wholesale Druggists,
ala Main street, Marble Front,
Louisville, Ky
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Busy AS EvER-Burke IL Heensu and their
clerks are kept busy as bees nowadays selling
goods to everybody. They have big lot of new
dress goods, SCOTS and shoes, and groceries, and
are ready for every demand. II you want a
really good bargain in choice dress goods, or
anything else, come a. once to Burke s. Hee.
mans and learn prices. They allow no firm in
town to beat them either ia low prices or supe.
rior goods.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

CIRcUs.-That circus advertised by jacob
Mooney has come, and will be opened day and
evening until further notice in the corner store
of Cheever's block.
Jacob will appear in the following characters /:
Paddy Miles Boy Johnny SCHNEIDER" or
"The Carpet-bagger from Yarmsny" "Dun-
dreary," or 1.-The English Swell" and "Solon
Shingle," the Yankee.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

The first excursion to Chicago over the Fox
River Valley railroad will be on next Tuesday,
May 23d, under the management of the ladies
Of the Congregational Church. Tickets to Chi.
cago and return, 50; for sale at Cash's newsroom,
E. Y. Grigg's, Dimmick s. Bros, Beck & Lor.
risux, and at the depot on morning of the ex-
cursioR. Train will leave Ottawa at $50 A. NJ,
and returning reach Ottawa at O'Clock p. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
Ten lines OF Agate make one SQUARE.

Ten lines Of Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under must plainly mark.
ed the length OF time desired they Will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding five nes)
inserted al ye dollars per annum over five lines one
per line extra.
Transient advertising in all paid strictly Ia
advance.
~ Yearly advertisers discontnuing their advertise.
ments before the expiration contract will be charged
the full rates above Extra charge will also be made for
dissolution and other notices sonneced with their
lar business
Local notices. fifteen cents per line.
II In no case will these terms be departed from.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

WEED's.-Renember that the Weed Sewing
Machine is the cheapest, most durable and best
sewing machine f.r all purposes Jas. Lansing,
agent, always to be found At B. 3. Griffith &
Sons, 1913 Main st.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

On Thursday, May 25th, begins the Feast Of
tho giving Of tn" Law to the children of Israel,
on Mount Sinai This holiday is strictly OBJ.
served BY all Isr elites. At the Zion Temple, in
this city, services will be held ON Thursday
evening at o'clock. and on Friday morning at
o'clock, on which sscasisn sll are invited to
attend. A. Hess, Sec
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
Strawberry Festival

There will be Strawberry Festival, under
the aupces of the ladies of the Methods, church,
in the basement of that church, on FraLay eren.
iHq Nav Goth
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

CLOSING OUr.-Bishop is closing out his stock
in NAttiuger's building and will offer dry goods.
drsss goods, groceries and boots and shoes almost
for nothing during tho next four weeks He
will begin selling the goods ut auction nsxt
week. Here is y splendid chance for rare
barRains
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

New FRUIT STAND-Mr. Theo. Koch has
opened u fruit and candy stand, occupying the
west front of LAverenzs bookstore, on the south
side of MAIN street He will keep pure candies
and all sorts OF ripe fruit in their season.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

OPPOSITION LUMBER YARD-Our new lum.
Der yard is complete success and We are sell
ing lumber in large quantities to parties who
have hitherto bought their lumber at Tonica,
Earlville and other points remote from Ottawa
a.d We will continue to give the farmers cheap
and good lumber. COLwELL CLARK Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for dong all Kinds of job Work in the va
ous styles Of the surpassed In this section and
We respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line 10 give call. By the udcious and liberal use Of
prRtsrs Ink many mans iJrtune has been made and the
Geld Is sll open. Tryt.
Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
Strawberry ReslIyal!

The ladies' of the Episcopal Church will Civ,
Strawberry Festival at kKEUSsLs HALL OF
THURSDAY erening OF next week, May o5th.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

OH SETrLgRs.-The Annual Mee.in. otthe Old
Settlers Society OF La Sale County will be held
at the courthouse in Ottawa on Saturday, May 81
1871, at o'clock I'm. Let all who can be there.
A. NJ. EpERsoL, Secy
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

TEAM WANTED,-A good team wanted; the
horses to be from to s years old weight about
100 lbs., to be paid fer in trade Of new first.
class agricultural implements, =. the Ottawa
Machine Shops and Foundry. or at tho City Mills
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

JUST ARRIvED.-Wm. Griffith informs us, as
We 10 to press that Griffith & Son have just re.
csivsd lot Of the most beautiful new styles of
ladies' and misses front and side laced CATERS
ever brought to this settlement.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

The largest stock of ladies and gents trunks
and travelling satohels can be found at Stiefel
& Co.'S Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

The ring" have threatened to drive rs ont Of
the trade From the encouraging words rsosiv.
ed from substantial farmers in all parts Of the
country, aud the number of teams We have load
ed during the last week, We are not 1T all alsrn.
ed. We don't scaro ,coWh a cent
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

For the best favored ice cream, strawberries
Lemonade and candies go TO II. Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
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Lumber.

We have just commenced tho receipt of 4,0OO-
600 feet of our Maskegon strips. Such as
We have been selling for the last three years to
our trade. Price of all kinds of common lumber
$15 per N. YOUNG Il RYAN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

We run by water instead Of ,,ind, and do good
work in the mill as we'll ~ in the newspap.rs.
CITY MILLS.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

LUMBER OFFICE.--Colwell, Clark and Go.
have get into their now lumbe Office at the side
cut bridge, Richardson's old place, and are ready
for any amount of business.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

The City Mills dou't wish to be understood as
trying to compete with any one, but are manu-.
featuring brands of -four second to none in this
market
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Jusr So.-Peopls are throwing away boots
and shoes bought at other places and getting
splendid and stylish boots shoes and CATERS at
the premium store of q. B. Griffith & Son.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Excursion tickets to Chicago coat only $500.
Train leaves Fox River Valley Depot at $50 A.
NJ. next Tuesday morning.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Ward, and families, left for Seattle, Washingto
Ter, on Wednesday,.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

TRUNKS TRUNKS A nice 10, of trunks VI
Stones harness shop.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Excursion to Chicago noxt Tuesday. Tickets
$500. Train leaves $50 A. N. on Fox River
Valley Road.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

What's the use Of paying big price for lum.
Der when you Can get the same quality, and even
better stuff, at the opposition lumber yards of
COLwRLL, CLARK e. Co,
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

A splendid pair Of stylish gai,ers at Child Il
Bros for $3.50 and cheap little one. for cent
II you don't believe it 20 and ask Morgan.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

A NovELTY.-The Tourists Cravat. New.
Just received at the Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

FouSD-A small sum of money. Tho owner
can have it by calling at M A. s. 8. E. Dewey 5
hardware sssre. proving property and paying
charges. W. FREEDMAN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

All housekeepers say Wood, 1. lr is the bes,
in market. Try it and see how i, IS yourself.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Received at John Stout's this week, "a new
supplrtf dress goods shawis and other article
too numerous to mention.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Don't forget TO so on the excursion next Tues.
day and pass over tho now and beautiful route
to Chicago by the Fox River Valley road. Train
leaves ut $50 A. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

In publishing some local notices" for Col.
we'll, Clark & Co. last week, their signature WAS
sccidently onmitted by tho compositor ut the
bottom Of one Of thsm
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Go right away to Child u Bro. and get good
pair of new alligator shoes. They are the pret.
tiest thing gentleman can wear.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Prescott is now making linen duck hat
Something new, knohby and neat.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Hardin, Frost 4 Clark have secured the ser
vices of first class sign letterer and grainer.
For anything in that line call at their shop on
Main street, Morrison's old stand.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Go to Child S Bros and Morgan will SHOW
you "A lot Of the pre.tiest boots and shoes yov
ever saw.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Have you seen the Tourist Cravat? Can b
found at the ClotLing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Griffith Il Son have received new stock Of o.
egant boots, shoes, CATERS, &c.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
CONCLUSION

The Refrigerator Hat, the very latest thin
out, for sale only at the Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

OAK LuMDER.--6OO feet Of superior Oak Lum.
Der for sale at fair price Enquire at the cur.
riage works on Columbus St. w. 0. BuDp.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Linen and striped coats, cheap, at the popul,
Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

GHoULlsM.-Some wretch has stolen vase of
flowers placed by Mrs. Warner over the grave
Of her daughter, Mrs. Forbes, at the cemetery.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Ten cents buy pure dish Of leo Cream, an
music free, at II. Walther's Ice Cream Hall
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Lady Douglass, the we'll known trotting mare
WAS sold last week to Frod Minkc, of Earlyille.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Silk Hats, Broadway style, for $3.50 at N
Stiefsl Il Co.'S Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

The best spring wheat -four in the city, enly
81 per barrel, ut Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Nice fresh cove oysters, sardines, lobsters An
canned fruits cheap at II. Wal,hsr's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
LOCAL MATTERS.
Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific RaiIrOad
Until further notice trains pass Ottawa

Sundays excepted. saturdays excepted Nos. and
run each third sunday commencing January 2sth. Freight
from Chicago and eastern points arrives OTTAWA SIS
ready for delivery All trains close connections In
Chicago wit eastern roads. F. TAVESFP
Ottawa, Feb l1ih. 1871. Agent c., L. l. 4 F. T. r.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Ladies {! buy your fashionable CATERS, So, a
Child Il B.o's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
Ottawa, q. d y. IL. v. KaiIrsaG.
Trains will pass Ottawa as follows:
Ottawa Post Once.

CLOsING ESD ARRlvAL OF NAILS:
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

Nice fresh cove oyssers, sardines, lobsters and
canned fruits cheap at II. Wal,hsr's
Ladies' =! buy your fashionable CATERS, So, at
Child II B-o.'s.
If you want nice white bread, buy Woods
-four.
Farmers are beginning to find out where they
can get their work done to suit them. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed in all cases At Eagle Mills.
French Percale shirts, handsome for summer
wear, ut tho Clothing Bazaar
The place to get nice white winter wheat
-four Is at j Woods Eagle Mills, $3.50 barrel
Fine strawberries by the box at II. Walkers.
Gauze Merino Shirts and Drawers for warm
weather at the Clothing Bazlsr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20

COLwELL, CLARK u Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1871-05-20
BOOTS AND SHOES.

This department 10 not behind tho others in
extent or variety. comprising all the common
kip goods, substantially made for the farmer and
laboring man, or any ono needing good, well
made, reliable boots or shoes, a. we'll ~ The fine
fancy and stylish CATERS and boots for ladies and
misses, as we'll ss gents fine goods of all sorts.
The New York herald., 1871-10-29
HE COUR S.
Charge Of Fraudulent Bankruptcy Counterfeit
ers Again at work-Petitions in Bank
ruptcy-Appncations for Release from
Durance Vile-Ihe Fisk-Stokes Case
Again-Suits Instituted Against
Tweed and Woodward
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

No. 197-SteGm60at Syracuse us. Ldngley-Ap-
peal from the Circuit Court the Southern District
OF New York.-Ths was libel fled by Langley
against the steamboat Syracuse to recover dam
ages caused to the canal boat J. r. Eldridge, owned
by him, by collision in the harbor Of New Y York
the Eldrdge being at tine time In tow OF the Syra-
cuse The answer set up was tnat by special agree
ment between the canal boat and the Syracuse the
former was being t0wed at her own risk,
and that the collision was In part occasloned by
the neglect OF those In charge or the canal boat
TO cast on lines or TO do anything TO prevent It, 1t
was also alleged that the collision was inevitable
because OF strong ebb tide which swept the canal
boat aside from the sailing course against the bows
OF the anchored vessel. The decree was for the
nDeilant ana the steamboat brinls the case here
alter appeal TO the Clrcult), sill maintaining tnat
be towed 81 It's own risk existed, and that where
damage has occurred to a boat towed under such a
contract there Is no presumption In It's favor or
against the towb0at The fact that o boat has been
Injured affords no ground for charging negligence
upon the officers OF the steamboat All that
Is required by The officers or the latter Is
tnat their Judgment lbased upon uncertain eemens)
Shall be honestly AMI cautiously formed; and II II
so formed the action based upon IL Is not Negligent,
though the Judgment when nut IN practice proves
to be erroneous So II the 0licers OF the Syracuse
erred as to The Strength or the tide they were 10
meet ever changing 1t Is, or III their estimate OF
negligence. Accurate knowledge could not be had.
The facts are examined by counsel at length X.
d. N. Benedict for appellants. ]. g. Carter 10r ap-
pelleeS.
The New York herald., 1871-10-29
JERSEYS JUDGE BOWLING.
A Notorious Thief and Desperate Cauaht In
the Newark Court.

A Notorious Thief and Desperate Caught In
the Newark Court.
The Police Court in Newark is presided over by a
magistrate who, in the matter OF keen eye and a
long memory for evil-doers' faces. is nearly on a
par with Judge "Joe,n OF the Tombs Police
Court On Friday night man giving his
name as James Harris was arrested by
the Newark police as vagrant. AT the
station house, on being searched, there were found
on MS person q lady's tine cambrc handkerchief
marked "Lizzie Van Tassel," and q silver. plated
fruit knife. He was held over night and yesterday
morning brought before Police Justice John Mills.
HIS Honor gave the prisoner VINO hung his head,
penetrating glance measuring him from top to toe
JUSTICE An this is "James Harris" Is III
Turning TO prisoncr.) Isn't your name 'Smith,"
toop
Prisoner makes no reply.
JusrICE-Well, then, isn't your name Murphy
Prisoner makes no reply.
Observation-Disclosures your name is Jones' thenY
Prisoner continues silent The Justice repeats tne
every question. The police officer looks on amazed,
wondering what the dickens the Judge u qrlving AZ
Finally light Is thrown on the dark problem Wneu
His Honor proceeds to expose Mr. ''harrs' anu
show that ne Is notorious thief and desperado anu
the same VINO SHOT the negro robber Edward Dey,
3 week ago, because he refused to murder
man who had thwarted the designs OF gang OF
robbers TO winch Dey and himself belonged. Inc
rurian with the long list OF aliases was AZ once
carefully secured and lodged IN the county JAIL TO
now chucklMg over the narrow escape they had
from losing 80 important an arrest. But for Justice
Mills, memory the prisoner would have been DIS.
charged with reprimsad 0r sligns ane.
The New York herald., 1871-10-29

In the gold loan market the rates ranged from
two per cent for carrying TO 1-64 1or borrowing.
The operations of the Gold Exchange Bank were
as follOws:-
Cold haances - -..........,.,........ l,zi6, 1856
Currency haIances es.........,........ l,750,6S5
The New York herald., 1871-10-29
STREET QUOTATIONS.
$3.50 O'Clock r. vi.
THE SUICIDE OF BERTHA SMITH.

An inquest was yesterday held BY Coroner Schir.
mer at No. $50 Tenth avenue. over the remains of
Bertha Smith, the gir nearly eleven years OF age.
who committed suicide by taking Paris green. the
particulars or which have heretofore been fully pub
lshed IN the HERALD. Deceased, in ft OF anger
and remorse account oil the refusal OF her mother
to permit her to attend fair and the purloining
OF some money with which TO pay expenses,
swallowed q dose OF Paris green, which she pro-
cured from lady In lager beer saloon next door.
under the pretext that the poison was TO- be used
the family and friends OF the deceased as to the
cause OF death Deputy Coroner Cushmau made u
postmOrtem examination On the body and fOunl
unniStakaDle evidences OF PARIS green in the
stomach. The jury rendered verdict III accord
ance with the foregoing facts