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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-12-20

las mdsicas del Ejercito 7 la de Volunta
rios; celebramos quese haya atendido con
exquisite galanterfa, la peticion que hizo
| Ia prensa en- este sentidO.
TeatrO.-La COmpaMfa DramAifca
dispone para eI dia de Noche Buena una
escogida variada function adecuada las
CIRCUMSTANCES de esta noche. Para que no
termine demasiado tarde Sc empezara me-
d a hora aEtes que de costumbre.
Esa noche de SECURE la Compaifa Ro-
breho tendra una gran entrada, pues CO.
mo es Domingo, NADIA mas puesto en- "a
zon que antes de cenar, y OR la misa lla
mada del Gallo Sc pase un ratio divertide
en- el Teatro.
Notable circular.-La que EN- OtrO lue
gar publicamos, tomada del Botetin Ecte-
sidstico, y que dirije Ell Sr. Provisor de
este Obspado los Sres. Curas de la lsla,
merece lamar la atencion de las personals
estudiosas.
Ell language tan levantado y sencillo,
tan en- consonancia con nuestra sacro
san religion, y con la santa Integridad
del territorio, basado en los preceptos del
Dios- Hombre, da conocer en- su autor al
sacerdote dgno, al espanol enthusiastic, al
escritor correcto. Nosotros nos fellcita-
mos cada dia mas de que la election de
Provisor haya recaido en- el Llcenclado
Sr. Molera y Muri!lo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22
scott. Houtx & Co.

We open to-day an immense stock Of new
Spring Silks. plain. check, plaid aud striped ia
panese. striped and checked all Silk, plain color
ed Silks, just received. 20 per cent less than can
be bought elsewhere in tho city.
Our black Gros Grain, all Silk, at 81 so, is the
best goods in Ottawa for the price.
We are selling a magnificent heavy Gros
Grain, all Silk, for $500, open to-day special
bargain.
This department is now the most extensive We
have yet shown, and by far the best in Ottawa.
and 40 lady should buy silk dress OF any de-
scription before examining our stock, as they will
save money by SO doing
A full line of Poplins, from - "a cents to 81. 90
per yard.
A splendid assortment of Dress Linens Chi
nese Grass Cloths, Percales, Jaconets. C.mbrics
Lawns Organdies, Scotch and French Cling.
hams, Piqses, &c, &c, &c, &c.
We open to-day, for inspection, splendid as
sortment of new Spring Shawls.
very handsome Spring Shawl for 500.
a very handsome Lac. Shawl for s1.75.
ana very large assortment of better goods.
In connection with our Shawl and Suit De.
phrtment, We will open about Tuesday next. a
full line Of Ladies and Children's Suits and
Ladies Underwear We extend special invi.
tatlon to the ladies' TO call and ace these goods.
as they are very cheap.
a splindid stock of Lace Curtains. from 16
cents per yard up.
We have now on exhibition the largest stock
OF Parasols in the country, in Pongee and ia.
panese silks. Black and eolored all silks at very
low figures.
New stock OF Hoop Skirts and Corsets.
New stock OF 81 Kid Gloves, b.ck.and colored
New stock OF Harris Seansss Kins, every pair
warranted
New stock of Embroideres LAces, Lace Col.
lars, Lace Sets and Lace H.ndkerchiefs, received
and open to-day.
New stock of Ginghams Laces and Frinye.,
AT SCOTT, HoUTz & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

a FACT WORTH REMEMBERING.-Nothw
standing the inclemency of the weather, rain O.
shine Burke Il Heensn's store is always crowd.
ed with customers, all hands busy from morn.
ing till night, and the reason is, they keep about
the largest stock OF goods in their line in the
city, and are notorious for low prices and fair
dealing. La this store the farmers and people
OF the city can get every article they want with.
out going further. A corps of gentlemsnly, at
tentive clerks will also be found TO wait on them
and one or both of the proprietors always on hand
to attend TO the wants and wishes of their nu.
merous customers.
They have just opened their new spring stock
OF Dry Goods, Dress Goods and goods of every
description. Each and every department is full
and complete, and business done IN the most svs-
tematic order. A visit to their large and con.
venient store, and look through their immense
stock, will repay you.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

HEARD FRoN.-Jaeob Mooney, the enterpris-
ing ciothier, has turned up at philadelphia,
where he is buying an extensive assortment of
clothing. He will begin shipping his ne goods
in day or two, and then it will do you good to
cal and see his mammoth stock OF new, pretty,
elegant and stylish spring goods. Suits for gen.
tlemen in every occupation. from those who ad.
here to dignifed and solemn black to the fancy
light check and figured goods for the nice youn 2
man. Goods, too, for all sges and conditions
rich, poor, well-to.do and ragged-for man or
boy, and az various prices from the lowest to the
highest, depending upon the quality of the
goods. Ten dolla-a will buy whole suit; $50
better one; $50 still better, and $50 a grand
suit for extra occasions. Don't 90 to any ether
store until you have had chance to see Noon
ey's new stock. He will have the best stock in
town and beat all his rivals and competitors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22
See those English lasting promenade boots
just received at J. Megaffin's.

The REGULAToN.-Thisi is the name of o..
Tracks new mammoth clock. 1t is probably a.
good time.keepsi as can be found at any Jew
elry establishment in tie country. and as near
perfect AZ human mechanism can make any.
thing. The pendulum is selt.sdjustiug, adapt.
ing itself to the temperature 30 as to preserve
uniform movement in heat or cold. Gentlemen
regulate their watches by Trask's clock.
We ought to mention that the 100000 dis.
mond which We have appended to our watch
guard was bought At Trasks for a triaiag dis.
count Of $l9,99s. He would have thrown off 4
few more dollars, but was afraid he might there.
by lessen the value Of the dis,nond-Trask was
though we were willing to have hi,. do so.
TrAsk is carefsl msu, however will not al.
low inferior goods ~ DO sold ut bic establish.
ment. That's Whit ails Him. IE 81 ,T y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

AN OLD PICTURE.-Some time ago the RepuJ-
Hcan Of this place mentioned sn old painting
said to be sixty years old. We were shown a
lfe-size likeness of George Washington, painted
on glass probably over hundred years ago. 1t
is in the possession of Geo. w. Peirce, Esq, in
East Ottawa. He has records and other sviden.
ces Of its existence for ninety years. The pic
ture represents the head, face, chest and shout
ders, or bust size. The General is in citizens
full dress, ruttied shirt, wig and cue, and though
very old the picture is still perfect the delicate
shading still remaining in it's original beauty.
unstained by time. 1t is copy from Stuart's
original Mr.. Peirce has refused $500 for this
picture on several occasions
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

There is pretty binding joke on Jake Degan.
One evening lately, while going from his shop
to the Illinois river bridge, he lost his pocket
book, containing S4.. \ very careful hunt re-
suited unsuccessfully. Next morning he found
tho pocket pook on the door step OF his residence,
but mary cent of the money, He'd rather
the finder had returned the money and kept the
pocket book, you know.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

Mr.. Geo. Buckley, official court reporter of the
9th judicial circuit, has changed his residence
from Princeton to Ottawa. He has engaged as
his assistant Mr. Vim. John Guest one of the
best short hand writer's in the west, 30 that Mr.
Buckley is not only prepared to furnish daily
short hand reports of all important causes in the
courts, but Of speeches, lectures, dc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

CONCERT, &C.-The new brass band gave
good public concert last week. and were reason
ably we'll patronzed. We learn the band has
decided to play in the court house yard two eve.
nugs each week during the pleasant weather of
spring. The young band is popular ins.tu.
ton, and the public should be liberal with it
when a suitable opportunity is presented
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

A splendid line of dark and Fancy Silks,
Dress Goods, Notions. Hosiery, &c. Also large
lot of Summer shawls including Paisley, Thibet
and other shawls, in All shades and coors, very
cheap, just spene1 At Burke & Hsenan'. NJ. II
La Sale Street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

ABOUT Doors AND SuoEs.--Child Il Bro.
have new lot Of those extra quality boots for
ladies, the finest In the CITY, and more oeming,
Morgan, having worn out the club with which
be knocked down surplus customers. to keep
them from rushing In TOO rapidly. he's provided
himself win . shot gan, and now dsrss EN- q
come on. 'N""'N' H.'% - cav
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

Miss II. B. Wilson IA. just returned from
Chicago, where she has been selecting nice lot
OF millinery goods, and will be glad to show to
her friends and all that will give her call pat
terms, finished dress and cloak making in the
latest style. Come and get your boanets and
hats at No. 20 La Sale street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

THAT'S WHATS THE MATTER-What's tho
need Of eating poor bread, when you can Just as
well have good white bread every time, by using
Jerry Woods four. 1t is as cheap as any other
-four, and much better. Try 1t, if you do not
already use il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

There is no use of talking, Shaw beats them
all ceiling groceries. l bought lbs. nice New
Orleans Sugar for 81, and II OF good dry sugar
for 81, and his tea always suits in quality and
price. l would advise everybody to go and get
what did, bargain. HoUsEKEEpER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

THEFT.-Ou Sunday night last some one en-
tered the barE Of Dwight Lawrence, at Triumph,
and stole five haters from the horses tied in the
stable, manure fork, branded I'D. L." and some
bride straps. Mr.. l.. is glad the horses were not
also taken,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

The Illinois and Michigan Canal was opened
On Thursday from Chicago through to La Sale.
The deep Cut is so far completed that the water
passes directly out Of the Chicago river into
the canal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

WATxR POwEK.--Applc.tion for water priv.
isyes have been made by three eastern manufac.
turing companies to the Ottawa Manufacturing
Co.. There will be no trouble in renting the
water power when We shall have rendered it
available. 49,.
No. 1spring Wheat Flour, warranted in all
cases, at City Mills. ''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22
Narcotics Items,

western Railroad have been heard from at last,
having sold their interest to Col. Plumb, of
Streator.
DIED,-Mrs. Siglev on the the South Prairie,
April 18th, aged IS. Also, on April 10Th. Mrs
Durham, wife OF \. L. Durham.
N. \. Howells insurance trial is expected to
commence today at Chicago.
\ private hop will take place in Marseilles ut
P. A Smiths store, on Friday evening. April
2lst. Proceeds, for the benefit Of the Olympic
Base Ball Club. CHI Pill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

TEMPLE OF HONoR.-There is large and
thriving Temple OF Honor Good Templars)
here, We learn. A deputation went out to
streator on Wednesday evening 70 organize a
branch in that place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

The City Mills have just made an important
improvement, by putting new cloth on the bolts,
and can safely say to their customers THAT they
can now turn out good flour as be made in
the country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

lNsANE.-A poor insane woman was brought
here from Streator a few days ago, and her case
passed upon by jury. Her name is Catherine
Eiten. German women, formerly Of Peru
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

sALE.-The personal effects OF julius Avery,
decd, were sold last Tuesday, Mr.. Follett. OF La
Sale, getting liberal share Of the book. The
prices ran pretty high.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

FATAL AcClDENT-Last Friday George Dew.
ey, 4 young farmer, SIN OF Pliney Dewey, of
Ophir, while leading one horse past Auoth,r in
his barn, was kicked by tae latter animal, and
so injured that he died on she following day. He
was a very respectable Young mar, and leaves a
large circle Of warm friends. lie was married
but one year, ana leaves an almost ke4rt. broken
wife 20 inourn hi, untimely death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

Found DRowNED.-Lsst Tuesday evening
Mr.. James Holshan, u well known coal dealer
and farmer, living short distance above the
high bridge the canal above town, was in
town attending lodge meeting of the Temple
OF Honor, q; which he had been member few
weeks. After the adjournment ne started home.
ward on foot. His nearest way was ON the tow.
path OF the canal, lie did not get home, and
his family becoming aimed, sent to find him.
His hat was found short distance above the
bridge in the water. Search was made, and YES,
terday noon his body was found in tine canal halt
way between the bridge and his residence. Sus.
picions OF foul play are entertained, and a coro-
ner's jury will be called to investigate the mat.
ter. The coroner was sent for, and had not ar
rived last evening we went to press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

The City Mills White Winter Wheat brand
OF Flour is prime, and gives satisfaction wherever
bolts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

New HeUsE.-Henry Walther has purchased
the building, brick and frame, north of the
post Office, and has reconstructed the interior so
as to transform it into comfortable dwelling
house. The yard in the rear unites with the
yard bach: Of his ice cream building giving him
easy access from his dwelling fronting on Co,
lumbus street to his creamery on Madison street
Henry reminds the public that he is provided
with fishing tackle OF every sort, which he is
selling very rapidly and at decently low price
to show that he didn't steal the goods. He has
the best cider in this village
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

NO'T'IcF..-RsTATE sF THOMAS RYAN, DEoEAsEp.-
~ Notice is hereby giveG that The Undersigned eXecutrX
OF the last Will ana testament OF Thomas Ryan, late OF the
county of La sale and OF Illinois. deceased will appear
before the County Court of said county the third Monday
being the lsR day) OF June hl at the Court House
in said county when and where all having claims
demands against said estate notified
sent The sane In writing for adjustment
Dated this l!h DAY Of April 4. y. ISL.
MARY FENNELL,
apr226w EYecutriX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

NORTHUMBERLAND Sha!Eer is getting
along finely with his new building adjoining his
hall. The Episcopal Church Is beginning to make
considerable OF show, the walls being half way
up. The First National Bank has new and i'm
proved desk and counter arrangements Of black
walnut, and new floor put down of alternate
narrow strips OF ash and walnut The new ar
rangement gives great deal more room, besides
being very elegant and substantial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22
New sHops.-wm. o. Budd, finding his pres

New SHOPs-Wm. o. Budd, finding his pres
ent quarters too "nsrrer.' has purchased the
lots in the rear of the Methodist Church, and
this summer will put up thereon good sub.
stantisl brick building. 30 by 60, % feet high,
with all the arrangements necessary to a frs,
class Carriage mandatory. Last week Nr.
Budd shipped some fine carriages to Chicago, TO
parties there who ordered them for the- own
use. This is pretty good endorsement of Mr.
Budds work. His work is of the best character,
and as his expenses are far less than Chicago
manufacturers are subject to, ne can undersell
them, even the largest Of them, and still make
money in addition to all this, Mr.. Budd is
young man of sound integrity and fine business
aud social qualities and ne is bound to succeed
He dint ask rs to say this for him, OF anything
on the subject, but these are our sentiments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22
{Rarrten.

Or the 18th inst. by Arthur Lockwood ESD Mr.. JOHN
PETERSON to M.s CHRISTINA OLSON, both OF Marseiles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

I. IL L IL T. E''SS "a Libby virtue OF AN exec ulon
- issued out of the clerks Office OF the Circu Court La
sale county, and state of Illinois, ana directed
by commanded make the "A certain judg
recently obtained anst Ransom r. Dewey
Phander A. Smith, the lands teneuentS goods
cae.s OF the said Ransom r. Dewey, have levied the
following property, TO
Lots number i've 30 and eight ~ In block number four o.
in south MarSecs, situated section number 'wenyfour
(2i township EumOcr thirty Sl. range four o. south
OF Illinois river In the county of La sale and state Of Illinois,
Therefore. according TO said command shall expose for
sale al public auction, all the right title and interest of the
above named Ransom p. Dewey, in and to the above de-
scribed propery, Wednesday, hc tenth day of May
ISL at o'clock AT the south door OF the county
house In ottawa in SAID county.
Dated AT Ottawa this 18Th day OF April u ISL.
DANIEL BLAKE
Sheriff OF La sale County.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

I1ieO.
On Thursday last at O'Clock OHRIN CLIFFORD BUT.
TON infant aged three years O. b. and NJ Y. Button,
Of lung fever
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

| lAR. w. q. IL A \. Dental Surgeon. Ohice-At
~ Msrselles, Tuedsy Wednesdays THURSDAYS and Fri
days At Preston Brothers Block At Seneca, his residence
Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. apr!s-lyr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-22

Farmers and othsts having Dressing to DO viii and
their adv sntage TO give -ue call 80 %.
Having the best machinery and nsng VstW pow0.
that caa a. war rs well ai cheap w any ene In tho
Ottawa, March 18Th. ISL GkO. JkkfLAs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-03
sIMlLIA sTMTLIBUS CURANTUR.
HUMPHREY,s
EoH8E0R FHrd MRH6YEYHS

uAVEPRovKD, FROM THE MOST AMPLE
IL expsrisnce, entire success: Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicine perfeetly sdapted to popular use,
so simple that mistakes cannot be made in
using them; 30 harmless as to be free from dan
ger, and 30 efhoisnt as 10 be always reliable.
They have received the higksst oommendation
from all. and will always render satisfaction to
those who try than.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-03
DIR. " hitter.

A REGULAR GRADUATE OF MEDICINE
n as Diploma at Office will show, has been
.enger On gagged in the treatment of VensreAl,
sexual and Private diseases than any other
ysician in st. Louis. syphilis, Ganorrhea,
fleet, Structure, 0rehitis, Hernia, and Rupture,
al Urinary Diseases and syphilItic or kercuriA
Affections Of Thrcst, Hkin or Bones, are treat
"a with unparalleled success. SpermAtorrhes,
Sexual Debility and Impotency, az the fesut'
# self abuse In youth, sexual exoesses IN ma
.prsf years, or other causes, and which produce
some Of tbs following effects, IS nocturnal ennis
ions, blotehes, debility, dizziness. dinness o.
Inght, confusion Of ideas, evil forbodings, AYERS
Ion 10 socisty of females, loss of msmory ant
Esexnal power, and rendering maTriage I'M rops
IRE permapently cured. The Doctors opPor
Iannities hospital and private Prsetics are nnsur
tnasssd In ST. Louis OF any othel city. Bael
hies Of Sc. Louis papers prove thai be hes bee,
tloested here lons Ter tn an any other 30 ADVERT
lsing. The establishment, library Laboratory, an
iIsppsintments, are snrivsiied in the West, un
Ssnrpassed anywhere. Age with experiene
tssn be relied upon, and the doctor can refer
smany ply sicians throughout che country. /
lpass enocess and present position he stssd
Isitheut competitor The writings efs phJ
Ilsieian whose reputation lie Union vide shoul
be worth reading. DR.. Whittier pablishes
Madioal Pam hlet relating to ysneFaal disees'
lIsnds the disastrons and varied conssqusn'
lhfself abuse, that viii be sent TO sny sddrs
lin scaled envelope for two stamps. Man
lIphysicians introduce patients to thu doctor 9
ter read ng bis medical pamphlet. Comman
ksation confidential. Afriendiy talk wtlleost "
fInothins. 0fise central, yet retired, No. 81
tICharles street, st. Louis, Mo. Hours Q .. i
Ite p. M. i Sundays IL to . D. 70. - .sl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-03

Colonel Len. A. Harris has been nOmin
Ated for Mayor by the Democratic Conven-
sion in Cincinnati
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-03
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-03
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Il hing, or liberated Piles tibet DE BIRG'>
PILE r e D EDf fails to cure. 1t Is pre-
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else, and has cured eases of over 20 years stand
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VIA FUGA.
Dr. BINe's Via Buga is the pure juice of Bark,
Herbs, Roots, and Berries, for
CONSUMPTION.
Inflammation of the Lungs; al Liver, Kidney
and Bladder diseases, organic Weakness, Female
Affections, General Debility, and all complaints
Of the Trina Organs In Male snd Female, pro-
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weak, nervous, and debilitAted females, both
young and old. None should be without il
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