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An Hour at Hullss,

Passing along La Sale street day or 90 ago
an elegant display of new goods at the windows
of Hulrs new store, as we'll as the crowd of fash.
and caused US to enter that temple of elegance
and luxury, and We saw so much to admire that
We proceeded to job down a few notes. On the
left, as you enter the door, you discover gor.
geous array of fancy articles pertaining to a
lady's toilet, far too numerous TO mention. There
are lace collars OF the finest texture aud most
delicate workmanship, streamers to hang down
the back, to wave in the breeze and flutter about
around dainty waists and bewitching shoulders,
gloves of the finest kids, to encase fair hands,
ribbons and bows, aprons, children's dresses,
some thousands of articles, the names and uses
of which we know nothing. An obliginv lady
clerk stands behind the counter ready to answer
questions and sell goods Across the way is
George Hull's genial countenance behind pile
of fancy dress goods, silks of all shades and
colors, new, rich and beautiful. Further along
is the aforesaid Thomas Forbes, "whose smile Is
childlike and bland" as he measures off %
dollar dress for lady and receives her cash, and
near him waiting upon bevy of fair damsels, is
Frank Kendall, whose amiable phiz is lit up with
| animation as he describes to them the beauty Of
some new piece Of goods.
Up stairs We find room devoted entirely to
ladies' and children's ready made clothing. Here
| a lady clerk can in moment fit out fair Gus.
toner with bran new suit from the gay walk.
ing and travelling dress to the innermost article
OF female apparel, the name of which we can't
spell, because it is French word. This depart.
ment is large and the materials are of excellent
, quality, and made we'll and in the latest styles
Adjoining this is ladies' dressing room, which
we did not enter, where the ladies try On their
new linen aud nameless articles, &c. And SO
forth means stockings and French things, we
suppose.
In front is the carpet hall, large room full OF
new and good carpets and oil cloths.
Here you can get good carpet for 40 cents
per yard, and tip top three ply tn-S $3.50. Go
and see for yourself
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CARRIAGE IRlMMING.-Geo. A Msrkle has re-
moved his carriage trimming business to the
shops on La Sale street, opposite Sweesser's agri.
cultural implement store. He is prepared to do
all jobs, whether from the city or country, in the
neatest style and promptly and we'll, and for
low price. What is the need of riding in rag.
ged, seedy looking carriage when George can
trim it up for you in elegant style for mere
trife:
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IMPORTANT ARREsr.-About the lot of May
year ago, two Freaohmsn. named respectively
Gotta and Touette, left this city for Burlington,
Iowa, both leaving families here. Gotta was
tailor by trade, and Tonette watch maker. On
their way to Burlington, in the care they made
acquaintance with an Iowa farmer named Joseph
Parsons, whom. on arriving at Burlington, they
invited into a saloon and persuaded to take
Q glass of beer. which had evidently been drug.
ged; for sosn after drinking it Parsons became
sick, and going out with the Frenchman, the
three were seen in an alley. where Parsous be-
coming issensible was robbed of his money by
the Frenchmen, who then made off, Parsons
was found by an officer aud On returning to con.
sciousness, told what had happened. The French.
men were thereupou pursued, arrested and lodged
in Jail, aad some Of the money they had stole.
was returned to the owner. They remained in
Jail until last August, when they made their e.
cape Detectiye Officer Crane, Of this city, was
notified of the fact, and in return advised Sheriff
Garrett, OF De Moiues county, Iowa, that Gotta
was here, upon which he came with the proper
papers, and last week Mr. Garrett, in company
with officer Brown, went to Somonauk, to which
place Mr.. Crane had spotted bis man, s.d arrest
ed him, taking him greatly by surprise BY their
sudden appearance. At first he made desperate
resistence, but became gentle enough with the
shackles on. On Thursday, the proper warrant
having been obtained from Gov. Palmer for that
purpose, the prisoner was delivered to Sheriff
Garrett and by him taken back to Iowa.
The two Frenchmen above named had long
been closely watched by the detectives here as
Suspicious characters, and Oh their arrest year
ago, such articles IS gold watches, jewelry, &C.,
were found on them quite too sbundsntly to in.
dicate innocence. Since their arrest, our detect.
ives have been advised from France that Gotta il
wanted there for the crime of murder. Much
credit is due officer Crane and his force for the
faithful manner In which they followed up the
case.
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An AcClDENT.-We regret to learn that our
friend, Jarus Lawrence, one Of the old citizens
Of La Sale county met with an accident which,
at his time of life, may prove serious one. He
was driving span of colts, in carriage, on
Friday last, whea they became frightened and
ran away, throwing him ont aud severely hurting
him about the head and shoulders
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SPACE. lw.2Wl 2MaN sMl,y

Ten lines Of Agate make one square,
Advertisements not 1nder must b. plainly mark
"a the length OF time desired they will continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional mot exceeding FIVE ne
Inserted at fve dollars per over Ave lines ore
per line extra.
Transient advertising in all he paid strictly in
advance.
u yearly advertisers dlscontnuing their advertise.
nens before the expiration Of the contract will be charged
the iu rates AS Above Extra charge will made for
dissolution and other notices with their
lar business
Local notices fifteen cents per line.
II In no case will these terms be departed from
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AUcroNEER.-Joseph Watts is the we'll
known and reliable auctioneor OF Ottawa He
announces that he will continue the business as
heretofore and ill attend to all calls in the ctv
and country. Orders will be attended to if left
at the FREE TRADER OFFICE
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Ottawa Post ONCE,
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS:

DR.. Walker, the ocuist will be at the Clifton
Hotel, Ottawa, on Saturday, May 9Th, from 20
O'Clock He will revisit th. city on the first
Saturday of each month. At all other times
may be found at the Dispensary for Diseases Of
the Eye and Ear, McVicker- Theatre Building,
Chicago.
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HOME AGAIN.-Jacob Mooney is At home
with his big "Pring stock of new goods His
store is piled full and more goods coming. Fur.
ther particulars next week. We can only saw
this time, look out for great bargains and low
prices at Moneys He will be ready for his
customers to-day. Go and see the new goods
without a moments delay.
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BLooDED HoRsEs.-The famous Bruner hors.
es Cruiskeen aud Battle will be found this season
at Joe Rhoads' livery stable. They are speci,n-
ems Of the finest thoroughbred stallions in the
country, and are ia better condition this spriug
than ever before. For further particulars apply
at the stable. .' ..
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Attention, Everybody!

REDDICK IL GILLENs new spring goods have
all arrived. The last lot OF Hugh's recent pur.
chases came on Thursday, and now the store is
the present stock being the best in Ottawa, az
we'll as the largest It's firm have opened since
they began business 4 the city
As mentioned inc s.. Mr. Gillen, who does
all the buying for IT, liIm, when ut New York
lately, found the n Acket SO favorable that he
bought heavily and .G his own figures, and being
cash customer, he was eagerly sought after by
the New York wholesale merchants.
He has been SO long buyer for this market,
and knows so we'll the kind and quality of goods
in demand here, that he suits his customers ex-
actly, and they wait to see his goods rather than
buy elsewhere. Those who have been thus hold.
ing off are notified that they can now come, and
the earlier they call the more they will sec of
this elegant stock.
Among others Hugh prides himself especially
on his selection of fancy dress goods, comprising
the finest black silks, Japanese silks,-silks of
| every quality, shade and color, by all odds the
finest in Ottawa. and as good be- bought
in the country. The Japanese brocade silk is .
| new thing and will be all the rage among FASH
ionable bellies Also all styles and grades Of pop
Inns; Japanese challes and cloths Buffalo, Bea-
yer and otter apaccas of every color; Grape mig.
nonnette, black grenadines bom3aznes, and all
the better kinds Of mourning goods.
Something new and rich In the way of white
piques and other white fancy goods.
Their line of gloves and hosiery is very exteu-
| sve, comprising all that is desirable in that de-
partment.
Figured quilts, now and beautiful style, We.
~ cheap; fine laces, laced karchiefs parasols,
Victoria lawns. and everything else in the way
of white goods, at an unheard of reduction;
vast display of prints; splendid lot ef broad
cloths, oassiIneres, Sc, and everything else in
proportion.
1t will pay you to look a. the new goods at
Reddick d Gillen's, even if you don't wish to
purchase; and 1t will be profitable to buy goods
there it you want any, whether in the line Of
dress goods and notions, or of groceries or any
thing else in their trade, as each department is
full and going at the lowest living prices.
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HORSES AND MARES WANTED-The under.
signed will be at Deans stable from April eth
to May 10Th, for the purpose of buying horses
and mares. from five to ten years old, and to be
not less than fifteen hands high The highest
market price will be paid. HENRY SuuuLEIN.
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Although the Steck Piano is comparatively q
new instrument, it has rapidly grown in favor,
AMI among professionals and artists is recognized
as one Of the leading pianos of the day. Mr..
Robert Gold beck, Director OF the Conser vatory
of Music, says:
"Greatly pleased and satisfied as I 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-
slder 1t circumstance of no inferior Importance
that they have resisted so nobly, and with full
success, the trying influences of constant use by
very large number OF players They have lost
nothing il the quality of their tone, and the ac-
tion is AS good now az at first
The newly invented Steck Cabinet Grand or
Upright Piano for which the Company received
patent in March 1870 combines the sonorous
tone of Grand and the sweetness of Souarc
Piano. 1t occupies less than half the space of an
ordinary Piano, and is therefore very desirable
instrument where economy in room is an object.
Every Piano warranted for five years Crcu-
lars and price lists sent free.
Mrs N. W. Baldwin is the agent for Ottawa
and vicinity for these splendid Instruments Her
rooms are in the Kneussl building on Main St
Orders may bo left at NJ. Kneussls drug store.
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WEEDs.--The only desirable weeds" we
have ever heard of are Weeds Sewing Machines.
They still maintain their reputation as No.
machine for family use. They are cheap, well
built, durable aud easily operated, and warranted
to give complete satisfaction in all cases. Mr.
Lansing, of this city, is agent, and will be happy
to shew you samples, which he keeps at B. B.
Grifiths Il Sons shoe store, and at his residence
in West Ottawa.
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SERENA IrEMs.By all accounts Serena, Abe
Arm,trone's town, on the Fox River Valley
Road, is rapidly growing into an important and
hourishing city. Abe purchased and shipped to
that place few days ago n 10.horse power
steam engine. for planning mill
Joseph Armstrong is opening hotel at Sere-
na, where he will furnish entertainment for
man and beast. We will be the frat Of the lat.
ter to claim his horsc-p;talties.
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a new millinery establishment has been open.
ed, at No. 1877 Main street, by Mrs. Z. Harper,
who has come to Ottawa expressly to carry on the
millinery business in all it's branches She has
furnished her rooms in good taste, asd is receiv.
ing an extensive assortment of goods of all kinds.
Straw goods bleached and pressed in the latest
style and on short notice. Geutlemen's Panama
hats done over aud made as good as new. Felt
hats cleaned and pressed. Prices warranted TO
give satisfaction. Give her call
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SOLDIERS MONUMENT The builder. OF the
La Sale Co. Soldiers Monument are now ready
for the names OF the deceased soldiers. Send
them along, giving full name, date of enlistment
company, regiment and name of battle in which
he was killed. Send to Col. Moore, Ottawa
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Am Child, of the firm of Child IL Bro, has
been up north, climbing the north pole and chas.
ing white bears and catching the gentle seal, to
recruit his health, and having come home, will
now give his attention t, selling boots aud shoes
lower than ever. for a change.
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/ have Just received 500 lbs. OF pure maple
sugar direct from the camp. Look in my win.
dow and see for yourself--Come in and taste for
yourself, and ii you say it aren't pure it shan't
cost you cent.
0pounds and upwards 20 cents per pound. Z
pound. will make Que gallon of syrup. Maybe
you don't like maple syrup Come in and will
sweeten you with maple or something else
Respectfully, G.. NJ. SHAW.
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YES, WHY!-What's the use of driving about
In rickcty old gocart or one-horse wagon OF
anti.diuvian make, when you can have good,
stylish, light buggy or democrat wagon made to
order, and very cheap, at W. Q. Budd's?
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EXCITEMENT And in the meantime the rush
of business continues Ut Griffith B Sons. Those
new goods are rolling out, and customers crowd.
ing in aud going away happy, with nice new
boots aud shoes Of the very latest styles, and the
junior, which his name 10 "bil." 10 gladI that he
still lives tl nrrdn.'
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l. 0. q. F.-The Odd Fellows had a very hap.
py time at their ball at Willis hall on Wedn es.
day evening. About 40 young couple and some
older ones went there and danced into the "wee
sma hours Lessing Lodge went on the same
day on a pleasure excursion 10 Aurora
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NAUGHEY g. BRO.-Ws call attention 70 our
readers at Seneca and vicinity to the fact that
Vaughey & Bro. are provided this spring with
splendid assortment of new goods, aud that their
stock is is good as can be found in this county.
While not SO large some at Ottawa, its variety
and assortment are as good and the prices as
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EvERGREENs AND PLANrs.-Elas Hatheway
has splendid lot of evergreens just the proper
size 10 transplant, and this is good time to do
it. These trees are Of the most desirable kinds
for graveyards, or for ornaments IN door yards.
He has also good stock of cabbage and torna-
to plants, and is supplying everybody. These
are of all the valuable kinds and just right to
set out.
He will have an abundance Of sweet potato
plants in the proper season for planting. His
nursery is the old Maurice Murphy place in
west Ottawa.
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NEAT But NOT GAUDY.-Ths |. the pecu!i.
arity of those new hats at Prescott's He has
Just received Andes soft hat, in pearl aud
drab colors; You get back a knobby thing for
youngsters; Boys diagonal hats, Boys hunter
hats; Little church around the corners pretty
white hat; new style of straw hats, especially
the style bearing the unique names of Cheese
IT, Orleans" "Prineess Loaisa" and numerous
other elegant hats, besides splendid lot Of
cloth hats and caps. Silk conical hats of the very
latest style.
Arthur will visit the eighboring towas mex.
week, to take gentlemen's measures for hats and
caps. Remember this fact and be ready for
him when he comes
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BARN BuRNED.-Sam. Cody's barn, in the
town OF Freedom, caught fire by accident on
Thursday evening and was burned down.
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JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

oar ihcltes for dong all kinds OF job Work. In the va.
riods styles of the Art surpassed this section and
~erespecuiy solicit those wishing anything doas in this
line to give Us call By the udcious and liberal use Of
prsters lax many mans ortune has made and the
Geld IL still open. Try it,
Orders by mail promptly attended TO-
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Plenty Of new goods at Hiliard's, and very
cheap. Groceries in abundance, and the best of
fresh butter, eggs, &C., on hand always. Goods
delivered to all parts of the city free of cost
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The high.bred trotting stallion CHAMPION Will
make the season Of n at the stables in the rear
of the Eagle Mills" Those desiring the servi.
ees OF frs..class horse would do well 10 call
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Flour and feed of all sorts for sale che,p. and
delivered to all parts of the city free. at Roberts
and Coles, No. l44 Main street.
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Don't buy your Wall Paper until you have ex.
amined the new and beautiful patterns just
received at Osman & Hapeman's
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Child & Bros IL che only place in tho c,,,
where you can buy boots and shoes that are new
fashionable and cheap.
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A frst-class Piano to rent For further par.
tieulsrs enquire at this office
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a large assortment of wall paper, window
shades, tasscls and fixtures, by Loo Liverrenz,
successor to c, G.. Lutz, ll0 Main street
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Go around to Ward u Spenoer's this morning
and see splendid display Of choice meats-pre.
MUM heifer, two fine calves, mot false ones
worn by SpencerJ and fine ''lay OUT of spring
lamb. Go!
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS.
boxes Of those celebrated First Love" cigars
for sale ut 10 cents each cigar. with match and
free lunch thrown in, by Michael Formulas. on
Court street.
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Murder will out Everybody finds out that
those VIZ suits are bly, thing. Gun be had at
NJ. Ssiefel & Co.'S Clothing Bazaar.
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A tresh stock OF those buckle plow shoes ju,
received At J. Mes.tiins.
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PERsoSAL-Hon. B. c. Cook and family ar
rived home from Washington yesterday.
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There ia no doubt that the Eagle Mills /, the
cheapest and best place to buy Aosr.
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SgCCEssFUL.-Sucoess il good sign Of merit
Hardin. Frost & Co, have secured the ob, over
all competition, of repain,ing the Clifton Hotel,
inside and OUT, two coats
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For boys clothing at reduced prices, 90 to tn
Clothing Bazaar.
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Ladies' alligator. button. MarthA Wash,ngto,
shoes ut J. Merafiin's.
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The splendid stallion John Richards" Is for
sale. or will be rented on shares Enquire at
the Park House
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WATcHMAN.-Wm Burgess has been sppoin,
&c special policeman, to watch the park.
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Still few more left OF those fancy persal,
shirts at N. Stiefels Clothing Bsssar.
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200 sets Of wagon axleS for sale at The car
ri"ge shops of w. o. Budd, on Columbus ST.
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See those Newror, Ties, the latest style ou
of ladies' wear, at !. Merafini.
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Chsice white winter flour only $3.50 per Dbl
at the Eagle Mills.
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SIcK-Mr. Walker, book.keepsr Of the Ottawa
mschine shops, is quite i'll, and has been 70 sev.
sral weeks.
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Go 10 W. o. Budl's, on Columbus street. and
"leave your measure" fora nice stylish buggy, or
light carriage, or spring wagon
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Horse and Buggy for sale. Enquire " thi
Office
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w tnaA- the season Of 1871 ut J. Rhodes L,v.
rN stable. Ter,ns S25 N Insurance, except by
alr'emsn'. Address Agent Lexicon, Ottawa, Ill.,
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sundays ercepted. tSsturdays excepted Nos ! and 2
run each third Sunday commencing January 9Th Freight
nom Chicago and eastern points arrives Ottawa es5 H.
ready delivery All our trains make cose cor IN
Chicago with eastern roads. r. TAVENFP "
Ottawa Feb i1ih, 1911. Aseot c.. m SPR 4
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;, For new spring goods, 70 10 the Clothing
BsSasr.
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MILLINERY-Mrs. Morris millinery opening
was largely attended last week. She had amost
beautiful display Of ladies' hats, flowers. laces
and fancy articles of all sorts peculiar to her
line of business. Evsrybody's wife and sister
or maiden aunt seemed to have been there, and
all admired the new goods; and while many
selected and bought goods, the stock is still as
complete as ever in variety. She really has a
rich and elegant stock of the choicest millinery
goods, and her prices are very moderate, consid.
eriny the fact that many of the articles in ner
store are of the most expensive imported kinds.
She invites the fashionable public to call and see
her stock and make selections, and takes pleas.
urs in showing the new styles and answering all
questions.
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For variety of the latest styles hats, 90 to the
Clothing Bizaar