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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

A GRAND WEDDING.-The Henry R,pnJlicm.
OF last week gives a column notice of fashion.
able wedding recently in that town, and after
mentioning many elegant presents, notices some
by Geo. Hull and lady, of Ottawa, and adds
Perhaps We have given space enough in this
issue to the wedding of this week, yet seemingly
We should fail to complete the recital were we
to omit to notice that the very elegant bridal
and bridesmaid attire throughout, was furnished
from the extensive dry goods house of w. II.
Hull, of Ottawa, whose establishment Is one of
the richest and most complete in the state, and
goods in quality and price are of the nices. and
cheapest "A word to she wise" ETC., for anoth /.
er similar occasion, will not be forgotten by
those who keep memoranda.
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Business and professional mot exceeding I'VE lines,
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Transient advertising In all to be paid strictly in
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~ Yearly advertisers disContnuing their advertise.
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Local notices, fifteen cents per linz
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

GOOD CoLTs.-Those interested in good hor.
ses and improving the breed OF their stock
should call and see couple of bleoded colts at
the stables in the rear of the Eagle Mills in this
city. These colts are of Champions stock, and
are as fine colts as we have ever seen Woods
splendid horse Champion is in better condition
than ever this spring, and will remain at Mr..
Woods stables this season, where he may be
seen at any time
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Are you suffering from costyeness or in an efficient
purs"tive' Edward Wildes Family Pills are a vegetable
tonic and invigoran of uncommon excellence For copt
patoh ana biousncSs they certain remedy y their
acnon they both revive and refresh the overloaded system
NOR 10 this ALL There nothing in their composition which
NOT vegetable They potent good among the strong
ana ROBUST They are the rpcrcnt laxative needed by
e delicate and weakly The liver the Great sccretye GLAND
OF tc nody. detrNlncs both the purity of the blood and the
condition OF the bowels. These pills contain herbs gums
roots ana harSS every OF which is celebrated -. An anti
oos remedy and which, If there be single fact
IN ncdcne constitute the most genial and perfectly sfc
tory pursa,ve yet discovered They do not sp and uiure
lhey clean out the deprayed and va,c secretion, of the ali
meh''ry canal They stimulate and persuade the liver They
tone the stomach and through the brain and nerves, They
do not rrase restore. Ia all the phcgma,a Hhruna.
Hsh' hryspeS, Vertigo, Dizziness, Inflammation ui the
brain Liver Kidneys and Bladder in every other acc
'loh IN which pnrgativc Is desirable ese pills are beyond
all paradvenre rnc panacca Hence sc none other a
they can do yon no harm, their effects are invariably
beneficial.
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Ihere Is no such medie for the disease, Tor which II "a
commended as Edward Wilder's Stomach EItters r+rt
lively asserted that they altogether uncquaed Te ,r
absolutely iniaibe If used according to directions +, Dv
pepsia Indigestion Intermittent Fever Liver omnapt Col
c ana ruN Ihey are tonic They emnently an altea
u'e Iney are superior to all other medicines a an nne.f o
They nvgorate the enfeebled stomach and rayva ,,e @
wrought system They add new power to the weakened
heat and sustain the over.ayed brain Besides being pnc
rior 10, shey are unlike all other Bltter in having for ci
oase pure copperhSlsd Bourbon whisky This flct alone
'hem character in the city where they are made
anu must commend them ~ the lovers Of the rood and en
Inc everywhere To the anxious mother weighed down with
family cares 10 the merchant exhausted by the aras fbus
ness, TO the dyspcpc to him suffers from onsn,on
70 the victim Of lux collie debility these Bit,er offer
speedy ana ne'eriaing relief Try II you take them
once You VIII never after be without them in your house
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thousands Of children die annually worms \ true yer
m'cide or wormk'er has long been dcslcratum in mei
cine Edward WiderS Mothers Worm syrup the thin.
needed TO secure the children against insou cy the
many worms which incst their intestinal tract 1t is reliable
1t Is pleasant II Il salubrous. It il safe cyYcs round
wo ms, thread worms, and the huge tapcyorn |, cannot
fail II clears mp I've skin. II srcrtcnS the temper Of the
httc sufferers 1t secures scep. II brings back the appetite.
II relieves the tumd belly 1t advances growth of the
child II tre>torcs the It's cheek Itsayr, N teeth I:
guards against conyu,ionS, sraSms and St. NS dance
II is far superior to all other medicines for cxpcng worms
Mother to II that you give your children this truly never
failing worm.,i,irr.
EDWARD WILDER " CO..
Wholesale Druggists,
?l5 Main street, Marble Front
Louisville, Ky.
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those Doors AND SHoEs.--Child 4 Bro. are
we'll provided with boots and shoes this spring.
The stock is unusually large and the sssort ment
is so extensive that no one need have any trou.
Die IN getting whatever may be needed for use
or ornamsnt TO the pedal ex.remeties. They
have full line of fancy shoes for ladies and
misses, ladies' and gents fancy boots, cloth shoes
Of all patters rubber boots, Sc, all very Cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Mr. Hmry xeatgonsry, who has for two
years and half bssn the ticket agent and prn
cip:l tslsgrsphis operator in this city. left yss.
tsrdsy for nsw Asld Of epsA hons in Oushx.
We srs ssrfy, ssd ~ bssssss as, Of TIE oitv
~ serRy TO Lose such naa; aad ws esa sssure
tAs people Of OaaAa tAsS ouI lsss 10 their e.in.
He = hsasst iadsstRious. sad withal, alvsy. !,
gsnsienaa. 0eed lack 70 you, Harry, In Your
AeV Ae0A-k1vyjs Hrald,
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Now THEY COME.-Griffth Il Son have been
receiving their new boots and shoes, and have
another large lot on tho way. Don't be in hur-
ry about getting your Sunday boots or shoes,
ladies and gentlemen, until you shall have seen
their new goods. They will show you the latest
STYLES and the best qualities in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

10 Edssors Of Free Trader II notice by re-.
port Of recent town election that my name for
elsesioneering purposes presume) Wa, used as
candidate tor the Office Of Commissioner of High.
wsys. 1t was entirely without my knowledge
or consent, as I do not desire and have never
essa candidate for any Office. Respectfully.
Ottawa, April 8, 1871. JOHN d. YouNG.
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GARDENING.-August Fielder is scientific
gardener, and offers his services 70 snch IA NAV
need them He is a professional gardener and
thoroughly understands his business. Apply at
Turner Hall or to this Office for references.
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Farmers should provide themselves with . pair
of plowiny shoes, "Dirt Excludera" A shoe
folding neatly around the ankle and buckl,ng
up. completely protecting the fsst from dirt, sad
even the dust. They are vary durable sad cheap,
at Child & Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

BOWLING ALLsy.-Philip Wolf announces -
the public that he hss opened bowling alley
In Psssr Claus old stsad, sppssits Ne Pei.
oFoundA He opens on Monday, April 10Th,
ssd will sst out frss lussh u ~ AosAias,
He hoe plenty Of good wiass, oAosos AqvssA ~,
beer aad eigsss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

MILLINERY OPEEING.-Miss Lizzie Marshall
will have her grand opening Of millinery goods
on this Saturday morning She expects to
show the fashionable millinery stock of Ottawa
The goods are all Of the very newest and most
stylish patterns, and were selected in New York
within few weeks, expressly for her. by lady
Of experience, and whose taste in such matter,
is acknowledged to be faultless Miss Marshall
very respectfully invites the public to call and
see the new and fashionable goods, the best in
this city.
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Cook WANTED.-A good cook csa ret q per.
manent situation ar the Exchange Hotel, on the
Fox River Valley Railroad, 4 miles north Of
Ottawa, at Dayton. A woman cook preferred.
Apply to NAKINsoN s. BIO, DAYTON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

SoCIABLE-Thsre will be a sociabe for the
benefit of the Universalist Church on Wednes.
day evening next at the residenc, of the Rev.
Mr.. Whitney, on Webster street, All are in.
yited
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CAN'T DO Tive thought We could give a
satisfactory description Of Joe Messfin's new
goods, but after looking through the extensive
stock, became satisfied that We could not do it.
He has such an extensive variety, and so many
new styles Of ladies', gents and children's boots
and shoes, that we give up the attempt to de-.
scribe them. Call and see Joe about it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

GRAiNiNG,-We omitted to state, in our no.
tice of Hardin, Frost Il Clark, the new paint.
ers' firm, last week. that they do the bes. work
in graining that is done in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL CoMMrTTEE-At the
late Democratic City Convention the following
Central Committee was appointed for the ensu.
lug year:
lst ward. o. Leaveas: u ward, jacob Low.
man; I'd ward, W. c, Smith; ith ward, T. 4.
Courtney; 9th ward, Wm. O.man: 9Th ward,
+. W. Bosserman 1th ward, o. 0. Wakefield
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For neat job of paper.hanging-if you want
it done cleanly, elegantly and quickly-apply to
Hardin, Frost s. Clark. Shop on Main street,
over Roberts Il Coles Feed Store
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MILLINERY OPENINe.-Ars. Wilkinson, sue
cessor to Miss Mehsn, At the Emporium Of Pa.h-
ion, east OF the Court House, on Monday after
noon last had grand display of spring goods,
aud all the afternoon and evening her salesroom
was crowded with fashionable ladies, old and
young, looking at the new goods. Her shelves,
counters, show cases and windows were filled
with an endless variety Of stylish hats, the very
--latest agony" in the way Of spring fashions,
and artificial flowers of more kinds and varieties
than We could mention in oolumn of fine type.
We observe that the last aad most exeuisitely
and excruciatingly neat thing for lady's bon
net is hz7ards,-lsrge, green, Shiny looking,
young alligators; snakes, as natural as life
bugs that can almost crawl, worms nearly able
to wiggle. and, as lady remarked, "they are 50
sicee.-so dreadful s,cee,!" Just so.
Mrs. Wilkinson's opening display was a com.
plete success, and the ladies vote her assortment
the best in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

That GALLERY.-Bowman is overhsuliny his
Photographic gallery and changing the general
arrangement Of his room. He will hex. week
open his lie W stock OF chromos, oil paintings. &c
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08
The order of service, will be as follows:

The parties whom mentioned a week ago
as having obtained verde. fer s., 300 against
the city of Ottawa, offer 70 take $1,000 rather
than risk a new trial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

If you wish kalsonining done as it should be,
and at reasonable prioe, go and consult Har-
din, Frost & Clark, on Main street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

School books blank books and stationery, by
Leo Lavsrrcnz, 119 Main street.
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rye assortment of wall paper. winde,
shadss' ta'ssls and fixtures, by Leo Laverren,
successor to g. G.. Lut2, ll9 Main street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Go to Gridley II Perkins for some If ,ha
famous Tsing Tea. the best in this market
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The place to get nice spring hats is at No. 90
La Sale street Miss Wilson is always ready
to furnish her customers with tho incest bonnets
or hats that can be found in the market at the
lowest prices
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II uII,s.

During the past week there hss been a rush Of
people, especially ladies. looking through the
extensive stock of goods a. Hulrs, and the dears,
little and big, old and young, fashionable and
pretty, and otherwise, are not ye. done praising
the goods. They are SO pretty 30 nav and ssyl.
ish; so we'll assorted 80 elegant: 80 rich in quail.
n.y. and, withal, so cheap that lady who wants
to buy never has occasion 70 look further after
seeing Hulls stock. His line Of fancy Dress
Goods was never so full rs at present: never
comprised such variety Of choice patterns, or
such vas. quantity, and above .ll. never 30
cheap since the beginning Of the war. His sup.
ply Of White Goods ladies' Cndsrvs.r, and
Notions OF every imaginable sort, was never 30
complete in each kind
Ladies are invited TO call thi 8 week and satisfy
themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Go to Child & Bros and ask Mr.. Morgan I,
to show you those ladies' fancy boots with me
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JUST As WE EXPBCTED.-Those new goods
at Reddick & Gillen's are coming along everv
day, and are decidedly elegant. Hugh has good
taste, is good buyer, pays cash. purchases large
quantities at a time. and thereby not only gets
the best OF goods, but at very low prices. ooase.
qusntly he sells low, and givss you the advan.
tags Of having'a splendid stock to select from.
Go to Reddick Il Gilleu's and the gsn.lsmanly y
clerks will show you through
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Try tho new fruit at Rials Bros for pies and
saues inported from Germany
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Gro to Child Il Bros and ge. q pair of gent.
rubber boots, very light and water proof, sni
just the thing to wear while fishing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Croquet. sets, new and cheap, at Osmau 1
Hapeman's. y
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Rabbits best soap, 10 ots. . bsr, At Hilliard.,
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Sugar Teas and Coffees, at wholesale and re.
tall at Riale Bros. Always look for low price.
there
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Bird cages, baskets and notions by Leo Law
errenz.
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GPldley 4 Perkins.

As our readers are generally aware, this is one
OF the leading business houses of Ottawa. The
firm always carry an extensive stock, and recent.
~ Mr. Perkins has been away, at New York and
the eastern market selecting goods for the spring
trade. The new goods, or the bulk of them,
have come, and now the interior Of that large
institution is piled full of al the various kinds
OF goods of first class general store. At the en-
trance on Court street is . general display OF
ladies' light shawls, beautiful in colors, of fine
fabric and new style; on the right the notion
department. Farther along, on either side, ere
piece goods, fancy dress goods, ladiesia gents
hne cloths, white goods, linens and Aannsls of
all colors and sorts. Still iarther, on the left,
are the glassware and crockery departments,
and At the entrance on Columbus street the gro
ceries, dried and canned fruits, &c.
The story above is filed with carpets, new and
elegant, and very extensive variety. Here one
can get good carpet for so cents per yard
very fine one for 81, and rich and elegant pat
tern for from $l.25 to s175. They have lot of
splendid Brussels carpets at astonishingly low
prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Read Mr.. Jekyll's advertisement in this psper.
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NEW AND PRETTY MnLINERY.-Mrs Morris
still ou,.doe' All her competitors in choice mili-
merry goods, and her stock is larger than that of
any of her rivals. Having by far the largest
stock in town, and the best assortment, she has
slso the finest and best goods, and furthermore,
she does not ask you fancy prices for goods. She
keeps all the very latest fashions in hats for la
dies and misses and has splendid assortment
Of the most elegant French and American flow
ers. flom which her customers will have no Diff
hculty in selecting TO please their taste.
She is also agent for the Manhattan Sewing
Machine, which, not being so expensive as some
other kinds does good work As any kind yet
invented. If you want anything in the milli-
merry line, do not fail to call and see Mrs. Nor.
ris' stock. on La Sale street, west of the Court
House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

Fishing tackle Of al kinds BY Leo Laverrenz.
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CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.-We call atter-
tion to the advertise nent of Mr.. Pope in this
paper He is one Of the oldest and most reliable
OF our builders.
He put up Glover's and Manley's buildings
and many others.
Mr., Pope wants to buy young horse, and to
pay for ii in manufactured work or labor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

K. MURPHY is on hand with the largest and
best stock of furniture ever before offered in
Ottawa. His stock IS full and complete. Any
one who will take look through his rooms will
be convinced of the fact. His stock consists OF
great variety of parlsr and chamber sets, and
all kinds of uphol tered work, also dining room
Office and kltchsT furniture-all of the best
quality and latet styles-all at prices to suit
the times. Mr. Murphy is satisfied that there
has been cheap furniture enough sold In this
market, and is glad to find customers coming to
the same conclusion. He is determined to keep
nothing but the very best quality-.uch that he
can warrant TO his customers. He is making a
specially of undertaking All kinds of cove top
cofins and caskets, black walnut, mo soft wood
stained TO initiate rosewood also the latest STYLES
of!metallic cases and baskets. lie is keeping or
hand all kinds Of ready-made shrouds. which is
. matter of great convenience when thev are
wanted. They are much nicer than ANYTHING of
the kind that can be made here for the same
money. Any business of this kind entrusted to
him will receive prompt attention, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed in all cases. He rst.rns thanks
to his many friends who have 40 literally patron.
lied him in the past. and hopes by honest deal.
Ing nnd close attention ts business to merit a
| continuance OF the same in the future.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

No. 90 La Sale Street. ]. Hilliard is selling
dry goods, groceries and notions, cheap for cash
or produce. Farmers will find it for their in
terest to give him call. The highest market
price paid for country produce. A nice heavy
sheeting for lei. cents per yard Everything
in his line u. hgnres that can't fail TO .uit.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Chicago. Rock Island d Pacific Railroad
GOING EAST.


tntil further notice trains pas Ottawa
station rs follows
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-04-13
GEN. Dntler as a Gentlemnn.


The great Republican ku.klux appeared
IN the role OF agentleman, both in costume
and IN speech, in the House, on Tuesday.
The Times correspondent thus describes
both his dress and address :. "There was
evidently preparation for dramatic effect,
but the galleries did not come up to ex.
pectation in pointof numbers. Gen, But.
Ter, In his personal appearance, BETRAYED
evidence Of having been gotten up for the
occasion regardless Of expense. lie was
dressed in full evening costume Of black
broadclOth, and his head exhibited signs
Of careful tonsOrial manipulation. Upon
being congratulated on bis exquisite tout
en1enlOte, he responded with great suavity
that as he was to deliver an address
today he though he would have a
dress to deliver it in. Just before lie
began his speech he took lemon from
his pocket; spent little time in roll.
ing II between his desk and hand, and
borrowed knife from his colleague, Mr..
Brooks, Of Massachusetts, with which 10
cut 1t, He then applied it to his lips that
be might, not iail in NCcerbity of expires.
sian. His speech on the whole, was one
for which Republicans could forgive him
all that he has done in the interest OF
disorganization during tho session. He
assailed the common enemy-ths Demo.
cratic party and its Ku.kluX ramiHca.
tions-and he did 1t most courageously
and effectively, 1t was q Characters.
TIC, inCIstvc, scathing terrific on
slaught on the spirit of Demo.
cracy, as indicated by the outcroppinrs
Of assassination and incendiarism in the |
South: There was something almost
melo' dramatic in his manner at the close,
when he hurled denunciation at the other
side, and lamented bitterly that he had
not the power now he once had to protect
The weak from the outrages OF the strong.
When he concluded, he was promptly
congratulated by many Of the RepIblI-
cans.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-04-13
Disastrous Fire at Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS, ATlcu., April 19.

A fire last night burned Wilkins s
Bros planning and turning shop, Winches.
ter & Co.'S furniture store, A. B. Judd's
coffin mandatory, Leitlet Bro. s machine
shop, Pierce s. Briggs dry goods store,
D, L. Newborgs clothing store, J. Cor.
velisse's grocery store, John Caulfeld's
wholesale grocery store, J. P. Creque's
furniture store, r II. Smiths furniture
store, E. B. Scotts drug store, J. II. Mar
tyn's grocery store, RiCe's picture frame
shop, Q. G. Comstock's saw mill, Clark &
Balls brush factory, Cox's fle works,
CLARK & Co.'s pump factory, Blssell s
Sons gypsum ornament shop, L. Trade.
wells joiner shop, Daniel 8. Esson's Join.
er shop, Mattison's harness shop, and
buildings owned by N. L. Avery, ], nj
Pierce, ]. Cauldeld, W. D. Roberts, ], II
Martin, 9. o. Budington. G. @. Comstock
A. ?, Collier, ]. Rowland, A. Courtwright.
and W. A. Berky. From some Of The
stores nearly all Of the goods'were saved,
while others have lost large proportion.
The loss is estimated at from $3.50 1000 to
$SOO,OOO; insurance about 100000.