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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-08

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-08
MARBLE WORKS
j ANCASTER u C1ABLER,
CARPENTERS & MILLW RIG HTS.
C0luntGid, IL HResScc.

"a iso agents for the q mcI ican Turbine Water
" heel, the best brands OF Betting Cl tn, all
slnds of Mill Furnishing machinery, Betting,
g. A. saw Mills and ST cam Engines
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-12-08
VARNING TO HUNTERS.

war; al persons net to hunt or trespasf on
either &C my farms. j will prosecute TO The
extent of the law all SUCH dRty Y. WGs.
DC. i-a.wf .a|
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
OTTAWA INFANTs.-Three tender infants,

OTTAWA lNFANTs.-Three tender infants,
whose united age is 100 Years, and whose agsr-.
gate Weights 'j6 lbs. gross, recently were photo.
srsphed a: Bowman's. The artist had some
difficulty in getting them grouped int one end
OF the gallery, in q sufficiently small compass,
eighteen feet, to get them within the reach of his
largest camera, the one he usss in taking rail.
road bridges. villages, Starved Rock, Deer Park,
Cations elks, &C., but finally got them squeezed
in together, though somewhat out of shape
Their front names are ISL" "Ira" and "George."
They all board at the Clifton, where Howard is
traing them for aldermen. He has had them on.
ly Elk months. When they csme there each
measured on by II inches around the waist, now
they stretch a surveyors chain l6la feet colles.
lively, and don't half try. Howard is quite
proud of them. and thinks that BY the first of
May he will be able to make them something
like full grown men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

A Word TO THE WIsE-Messrs Reddick &
Gillen have been invoicing their stock and are
now about ready to close ont at one effort their
winter goods. They fnd they have left good
assortment of Paisley shawls, black and fancy
silks. French aad Irish poplins, Empress and
Queens cloth, Creton, black and colorsd
alpscas, &c Their stock Of dress goods is
almost inexhsustible, and consists of the finest
general assortment in the city, both Us to quality,
style and newness of pattern, and such goods a
spring styles cannot supersede. because they will
be a part Of the spring fashions. they have .
huge pile of bleached and unbleached musl,ns,
and plenty of linen goods
Ia order to get room for spring goods they
have marked their goods down to the lowest fg-
ure-so low that they are sure Of selling the
goods wi,hou. any delay.
Now is emphatically the time and at Reiiiek
q Gillen's is the place for bargains of the most
advantageous kind. and all who wish any kind
OF goods in Reidick b Gillen's line will sest con
sui, their interest and save money by purchasing
at this store ut once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

STILL IN TRApE.-It will be seen by looking
at John Stout's advertisement, in another part of
of this paper, that John, having faith that
Ottawa's future prospects are bright has con.
cluded not to leave, but to remain here ard do
business a. usual, but on An extended scale, keep.
ing pace with the progress of the city. He is
filing up his shelves with an immense stock Of
goods, and .announces that the spring styles Of
dress goods, while being very beautiful, will
also be cheap IN price. He has a full line of dry
goods, groceries, Sc. ...
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Come EAsT.-Mr. Frank, of the firm of
Stiefel u Co., goes east next week to make his
annual spring tour among the clothing manufac-
tories, including that owned by this firm, to
weeks; but will Immediately, after reaching
his eastern house, begin to send new goo, to
the Ottawa and Streator stores of Stiefel Il co.
As prices are down, and Stiefel Il Co. are man
ufacturins ona very large scale, you NAV rely
upon the best of bargains, and an immense stock
Of goods and great vsriaty of patterns to select
from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Ten lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not snder contract must b. plainly mark
ed the length OF time desired they will continued and
charged FOR until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nes
inserted at Ave dollars per over FIVE lines dollar
per line extra
Transient advertising in all be paid strictly In
advance.
u Yearly advertisers di1oninuing their advertise.
mens before the expiration ofthe contract, will be
the full rates Above Ezra charge will also he made TO,
dissolution and other notices with their
lar business.
Local notices, ffteen cents per nr.
II In no case will these terms be departed from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
For oysters by the can or case go to Batton'

HAY BuRNISa.-On Sunday morning last, be.
tween 2 and O'clock Mr.. Richard Glndon
living few miles north Of Ottawa found his
hay stacks on fire, containg IA tons of hay, and
were quickly consumed. His suspicious fell mp.
on young John O'Connell, a neighbor, as being
the incsndary. who was arrested, brought to
Ottawa and tried before Justice Raymond.
After hearing great deal OF testimony pro and
con. Mr.. Raymond was not satisfied that the
evidence, which was purely circamstant,al, was
sufficient to hold the prisoner, and discharged
him, .t &c.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

BREAK Up.-The gentle gales of the past few
days have brought about, As natural conse.
qaence, sudden break up in the ice of both
rivers at this point. From the immense amount
Of snow that had fallen. it was feared the break
up this spring, if brought about, as is often the
case, by heavy rains. would cause dangerous
food; but all such apprehensions are now hap
PLY relieved. There has been no serious rise in
the river, most Of the melting snow, on account
of the thin crust of frost under the snow having
found its way into the ground Last evening
both rivers at Ottawa were clear of ice. .....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

DIR. J. STIcKRI.. who practiced medi cine in
Ottawa in ls4O and ls4l, has paid particular at.
tention to the pathology and cure of consump.
tion. bronchitis, asthma, catsrrh and liver dis.
ease. He has discovered q new and efficient
remedy for the above diseases His compound
syrup of Csphalanthus, Cepalanthus Tonic, and
Indian Pills. are for sale at the drug store of E.
Y. Griggs, Ottawa. DR.. Stickel can be consulted
personally on the I'd and 4th Wednesday and
Thursday of each month at the Park House, in
Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
The Water Power Moving,

The Ottawa Manufacturing Company ia evi.
IDENTITY in earnest about moving in the work oil
constructing the proposed dams a, Ottawa, as
will be seen by the advertisement in another col
umn asking for sealed proposals for both ans,
TO be handed in by the IN pr31. As sosn as
these proposals are received and acted upon. by
which the precise location Of the dams will be
fixed, the race to connect the two dams will be
located, and also put under contract forthwith
There is evidently no humbug this time abou:
the water power improvement. going ahead in
earnest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25


The sabioinsd resolutions we're proposed by AL.
dernan Lynch in the city council on Tuesday
evening. and were unanimously adopted. The
"city attorney" upon whom the duty dsvolves
OF making the important inquiry under these
resolutions We presume means mayor Jones, who
has been acting in that capacity heretofore, in
the failure OF the council to appoint city attor.
nsy. Wehavs little hepe that this inquiry will
result in elciting any Information that will show
that the $15O,0OO stock which Ottawa holds in
the u, y. Il +. r. V. r. r. is worth anything !;
yet it our money is gone, it may be some salts.
faction to know how it went and who got il:
Whereas, The Town Of Ottawa has subscribed
EiooOOO to the stock of the Ottawa, Oswego &
Fox River Valley r. r. Co. and issued its bonds,
bearing ten per cent. interest, for the same
ana nhereas, The affairs of said R. R. Co.
the people utterly ignorant of the condition of
their interest in said Railroad. Therefore,
Itssolced, That the city Attorney is hereby in-
structed to obtain full! aad positive information
on the following points, and report to next meet
ing Of this council:
1st. The number and names Of the charter
members OF the Ottawa, Oswego s. F. R. " r.
r. 20.
I'd. The names Of the towns and cities which
subscribed to the stock of said r. r, and tho
amount OF stock subscribed by each.
ID. The names of individual stockholders. and
the amount of stock subscribed and paid in by
each.
4th. The names Of the directors appointed by
the governor, as provided by law, to represent
towns and cities subscribing to stock in the board
OF directors Of said r. r. Co.
9th. The actual necessary cost Of said R. R.
9th. The amount OF money raised by subscrip.
ton to stock and other wise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

MARRIEp.-At the residence Of John Hosiord,
of Freedom, on Thursday, Feb. Esd, by Rev. Mr..
Cleghern, Mr.. GEORGE W. LAMB, of Rutland,
to Miss JOSEPHINE HosFoRD.
No word of ours can add to the felicity Of the
happy couple, and as we know Of no possible
reason why they should not DO as full Of bliss as
mortals ever can attain, and as it s too late for
US to raise any objection, were We 30 disposed,
we wish them bon royoge on the sea Of life, and
hope they may meet with no more breakers,
reefs, shoals rocks and squalls than abound on
most matrimonial cruises. Do '
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

PERsoNAL--lr. houtz, OF the we'll known
and popular firm Of Scott, Houtz d Co., return.
ed from the east on Thursday morning, after an
ier trade last month than they had anticipated,
they have bought earlier than usual. A great
many new goods were opened this morning, and
are now ready for the inspection Of customers
See their advertisement in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

SclorrTCAN.-Bowmsn has purchased a pre
instrument called the "Soioptioau." 1t wo' n
the principle Of magic lantern. but is It
improvement upon that Instrument. ht ord-
nary photograph on glass; BY means of this pic.
turs, is reproduced, upon white background,
- large and natural as life. He proposes sAortly
TO give public exhibitions with IL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
Social DolDDs.

OuIlng the past year OF TWO tnero mas not been
moro enjoyable social party at the Clifton
Hotel than that on LIT Tuesday evening. Fsrty-
two couples, and some odd couples, including
ths ubiquitous "sss," were present and stripped
tho light fantastic tos," aAd had their light fan.
tastic corns trampsd upon, until the I'VE sma'
hours ayant the twal" The invitations were to
. select ald therefore favored few, and, anon 2
those who met there, there was not an uneon.
genial spirit. Thsye seemed to be general de-
sire to Be social, and every one was accordingly
in the most amisble nood, and hencs it mstssred
not whether u joke was indiherently good, or
dancer ost of time, or whether one was green or
awkward or bashful, or even reasonably impu.
dent. No one's actions were msliciously mis-
construed. or faults exaggerated. IL shot, every
one was determined to make every one else hap.
py, to the best of his ability, "knowledge, in.
formation and belief" as the lawyers say. The
ladies were all we'll dressed, and though it was
previously declared that this was not to be address
party" no one chose TO come in dishabille or un.
dressed, consequently all were neatly attired,
some richly and many elegantly. but none gor.
gsously gotten up. Some were in white kids
and Immaculate neck ties, others bare handed,
in plain but new business suits, or were elaborate
in velvet or broadcloth. 80 it came to pass that
the ung'oved clerk while grasping the ungloved
hand Of ono lady and with tho other touching
the kid gloves of another. and 80 it was that the
locals" No. 1873. stogas kept pace with No. 2
white kid slipper Of fairy ON one side and the
more substantial No. 70 Of Q matron on the
other. "Ws." on arriving, attempted the role of
q gushing wall flower. mushroom, or sun flower
or mullen stalk, or whatever you may think ap.
propriate. Soon after We were conscious of q
wakening sensation among our corns. On SUBJ
sequent investigation il turned ont that whole
set had been dancing for an hour on our feet,
which being spread out together, the dancers had
mistaken for = raised platform extending across
one end Of the hall We can prove this by Mr..
Howard. and he eaa prove it by Bowman. He
says he can prove anything BY him. We were
much amused in watching the different styles of
dancing. Some persons throw their life and
soul, especially their No. 13 solss ints it others
60 about d"intily. as if tripping on eggs; others
again launch on: fearfully and rock like ships in
. storm; some dart about like yonng ducks in
pursuit OF June bugs; others limp about, or have
apparent spasms or twitches of the gout; and a
few make it the poetry Of motion and the per.
festion of grasefulness.
The supper was very good, and Mr.. Howard
and his petite assistants spared no pains to make
everything pleasant.
Willis band gave the party most excelisnt
music. So excellent, with Mr.. Willis superior
calling, that there was no excuse for any one not
to dance correctly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Attention is called to- the Advertisement, in
another column, of heavy sale of Farm Stock,
Implements, &e., to take place on the premises
of A. +. Dun.van, in the town OF Manlius. on
Thursday, M.rch 2i, 1871. Tba ~,le is to be
without reserve, and the terms c.T red to pur.
chasers are very liberal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

HOTEL FOR SALE.-Chri& ,Hsllaioh, Of the
Excelsior House, offers the lease Of that hotel,
and the furniture, &c., for sale ON reasonable
terms. The house is on the canal bank and near
the Chicago and Rock Island railroad depot aad
does fair business. Thsrs 10 always good
trade here frsm the employees on canal boats. ~
we'll as travelling men in general. The "Ezcsl.
sior" ia we'll furnished throughout, and Aay enc
dssirous Of going into the hotel business viii And
this favorable opportunity. t,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

The ladies of the Episcopal Church present
their sincere thanks TO those ladies' and gentle.
men who so kindly assisted them in donations
and services during their fair. and particularly
To Mr.. W. II, w. Cushman for the use of the
roam, Mr.. Reid for the use OF his ware. and Mr.
Henetin FOR hs services. DELIA MAGlLr., Pres.
MARTHA MCARrAuR Vice Pres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
.JOBBING DFpAPTrENr


Our facilities Tor dong all kinds Job work In the VA
rous styles Of the art surpassed this section and
We respectfully solicit those wishing anything Done in this
line TO give US call BY the udcous liberal use Of
priHers Ink many mans fortune been made and the
Geld Is still open. Tryit.
Orders By mail promptly attended 20.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

SEWING MACHINEs.-Anasa Foster IL SCI
sowing nxehiuss, the we'll known Singer max q,
st his old quarters on Madison street, west Of tho
swing bsidss. He received large lot last weel;,
and hes more coming.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25
Ottawa Post Office,
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. OF MAILS:

the Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, on Saturday next,
March 4.h.
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WALL PAPER "A large stock Of Wall Paper
10 latest spring styles, s.refuly selected end Of
every quality, st OsMAN & HApEMANs.
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NOW AHAf COMB.-That 0pring stock an.
nounced as soon to arrive, at No. II La Sale
street, is beginning to make it, appearance, and
it is in every respect what Mcssrs. Burke s.
Heenan have promised it to be. II comprises
new styles of ladies' dress goods Of q thousand
new and most elegant patterns, and all the very
latest agony Of new fashions. They also have an
abundance of linens, blssched and unbleached
muslins, sheeting, shifting, &C., besides full
line Of groceries, fresh and reliable Their Strea.
tor store is being filled with similar goods.
FIRST New GOoDs.-Alschuler & Christmsn.
on the north side Of the square, have Just re.
ceived . part Of their spring stock-the first
opened in Ottawa this season. Their assortment
is complete and new, and they are able to make
the gratifying announcement that prices will
run much lower this spring than they have for
some years. They offer splendid spring business
suits for from SEQ to $sS, and superior quality
of pants for from $3.50 to $3.50. They continue
to make the manufacture OF suits out of western
cloths, at reduced rates, and will make their Gus.
tom work department a leading feature. They
h"'O 0o"P provo ooeott"cus VI kOut IuENlbulnX
goods and invite the public to call and see them
THEATRIcAL.-The amateur club gave anoth.
Ell performance at Turner Hall! on Tuesday eve.
ming, the bill being "All that glitters is not
gold" and the "spectre Bridegroom" The
house was not up to expectation. and the actors
appeared in consequence somewhat dampened
in spirit. Yet most OF them did exceedingly
we'll. Mrs. Leland, as the factory girl. and Les.
sic Eberhart. as Lady Leatherbridge, were fault.
less, and Sherwood, in the difficult roles of Toby
Twinkle and Dickory, was decided success !;
while the youthful Lote Perkins, in the part Of
an old man, acquitted himself like An old stager.
We are afraid the reduced attendance on Tuss.
day evening Though the house was fair onej
will have a tendency to discourage further
efforts in that line BY our hom. talent, which
would be cause for regret.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Go to Ed. Cuainshams blacksmith shop, near
the Fox River bridge, II you wsat good work in
his line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

PURIM BALI.-Such is called th, entertain
ment to be given at Turn Hall on the evening of
the 7.h OF March by the Hebrew Zion Congrega.
ton. Only those admitted who are invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

PERsoNAI"-Mr. j. B. Palmer and friends
have gone to settle in Washington Territory,
They have gone to the place where Mr.. Hack.
shaw has settled f...... .. t f 1sl'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Don't forget to 20 to Hillisrd's for some of tho
New Orleans sugar, 0 lbs. tor 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

When your horse needs shoeing go to Cunning.
hams shop, opposite Jo Rhodes They do the
best work in the city at that shop.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

LINK hsssi Jast ssssivsd, aus lot cplico.
Of the latest patterns, asw asa frssh. Call and
80 them at Hiliisrd's, No. 20 La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

If you wish old ground plows, cultvators,
drsgs, field rollers or planters at greatly reduced
prices, call on J. L. Porter. at the Eagle Works.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Everything cheap at Hillard's Come and
see him and satisfy yourselves.
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CHICAGO. Dec.

CHICAGO, Dec. s, 1870.
.Nsssrs. Root Cady: Experience "past and
present." with the Steck Psno, enables me to
record my entire approval Of the many excellen,
qualities which 1t combines. The purchaser
will realize one element Of genuine worth in tho
Stock, viz: Its willingness to stay in tune when
we'll tuned. Respectfully yours, a.
]. MAURICE HUBBARD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

A nice lot Of Tea, cheap rs the cheapest,
billiards..
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Go to the best restaurant in Ottawa, that il
o. B. Buttons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

Oystsrs served at oil hours at o. BE,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

A Aus lot Of Linen Handksrchiss. cheap, at
HilliardI. tr ',.'
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II you want to DO able to read for hours 10.
gather BY any kind Of light use Lasarss s Nor.
ris Perfected Spectaoles. They ore almost perfect
ly achronatio. Call on y. Trask, Matchmaker
and jewslsr, without delay aad yet . pair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

For good neal at any tine 20 TO Bussou's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-02-25

SPRINa.-Presoott desires it distinctly under.
stood that now is good time to get sEring hats
and caps. He is manufacturing the latest styles
of all sorts of soft and silk hats aud caps for men
and boys. He has plenty Of No. mink skins,
and can make muas and capes for ladies ON short
notice. His stock of gloves and mistens. homo
rates that his customers never have any coca.
sion to grumbe.
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A fine lot of Shifting at billiards.

Although the Stack Pisno is comparatively q
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. Rob.
ert Goldbeck, Director of tho Conservatory of
Music, says:
Greatly pleased and satisfied as am with
their beautiful sone-so deep and powerful in
the bass, speaking and sympathetic in the mid.
die, brilliant and ringing in the trebsl-I consid.
er it a circumstance of no inferior Importance
that they have resisted so nobly, and with full
success, the trying inf uences of constant use BY
very large number of players They have lost
nothing in the quality Of their tsne, and the ae-
ton is good now as at first"
The newly invented Steck Cabinet Grand or
Upright Piano for which the Company received
a patent in March, 1870 combines the sonorous
tone Of a Grand and the sweetness of Square
Piano 1t occupies less than half the space of an
ordinary Piano, and is therefore a 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 Ottaw.
and vicinity for these splendid instruments. Her
rooms are in the Kneussl building on Main st.
Orders may be left at Mr.. Kneussls drug store
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Chicago, Rock Island a. Pacific Railroad.

untl further notice trains pass Ottawa
station as follows:
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Ottawa, o. Il r. u. v. Railroad.

Trains VIII pass Ottawa as fonows: