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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

w arc indebted 70 Aessrs Baoklsy 8 Guest,
shsrs hand reporters, for tho scourats report ia
another column Of the proceedings ia the Su.
prens Court on Saturday moroing last, on the
oseasisn OF announcing the dssth Of Oliver G.
Gray. str w. .t.lts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

DAM BUsINEss-The dam across the Illinois
river at this city having been completed. work is
now progressing with great vigor ON the Fox
dam at the aqued"ct. The idea having been
expressed that the water of the Fox river in as
dry Q season as the present Us water power Is
Insignificant, careful and accurate guage of the
flow at tho aqueduct was made at II o'clock A. N.
on Thursday, and makes, under head fifteen
feet, water power equal to thirty run goi stone.
This il at extreme low water ttf,Nf ?.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

TELEaRAPHY.-Tho-s Wishing 70 learn this
buIness should Call q, once on ". c Linton,
Manager W. U. T'.nepb Ufiice Cheever'
block, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

60 to R. y. Blacks for hne Young Hyson,
Imperial, Gunpowder, japan, Black, Oolong and
English Breakfast Tea; also, fall assortment Of
green. dried aud canned fruits, and general
stock Of groceries. riaiie '.n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Have yos seen the pretty suits for boys2 II
not call at the Bazaar corner Main ana La Sale
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

SUDDENLY MovED-Between Trasks and
Shaw's, where my stock Of wet and damaged
books, and other goods, will be sold at damaged
prices. want to sell the whole stock in 30 days,
before going back to my old stand, where I Ok.
pect to be by the Goth Of October, with full and
complete stock Of drugs and medicines, hooks
and stationery, 60; aa6 in tho meantime am
prepared to put up all prescriptions, and fill a.
most any order at my temporary quarters, next
to Trask's Jewelry store. E. Y. GR1aas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Remember Stietel Il Co. 10 ssve money in buy
ing your winter clothing. You must examine
their goods and prices before purchasing else
where.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

1t should be remembered that w. 0. Budd
took tn" first premium on bugsiss at the late
fair, and that he deserved IL too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

h. o. Black will give the highest market pr,cs
tor cho'ce table butter, fresh eggs and nice hon
ey. at No. % La Sale ST., Ottawa. Call and sss
his fruits and groceries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

We are in receipt Of the "Ssettisn American
Journal" puhlished BY A. N. Stewart, 81 Park
Row, New York, at $500 year. 1t 10, ss its
title indicates. devoted to the g.tneriag up, for
Scottish residoam in this country, Of news, SOS.
sip, &o., iron the land o oAkss--'dear auld 500.
tis." We can think Of no literature that could bs
more ensicing TO Sandy" and all his relations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Eriesou cells the best democrat wagons in OF.
tawa, and On the beat terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Oysters, confectionery. bakery. lunch room, n,
Lon. Pierguei. Af.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Buy your -four of Wood aud you will .lwnys
be satisfied.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

! A FATAL AccIDRNT.-On Monday last re-
spectacle former, named Pope. living a few
miles north Of Seneca, while leading horse into
his barn. was kicked by another in the groin,
and so badly injured that he died 4S hours after
wards.
Mr.. Pope was aged So years, an excellent citi.
zen, and leaves wife and several helpless chill.
dren in moderate circumstance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

have recsived, this week, by canal, cargo
Of very ans spring wheat; an selling aour nsds
from same at 81 per barrel; win warrant it 90.
psrior to any it the olty at this price,, Do not
fail 70 give it trial. J. WooD, Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

MILLINERY.-Mrs. Morris is in the market
with an unusually large stock of millinery goods,
and asks the ladies to come and see her. She is
confident that her stock cannot be surpassed in
Ottawa, and also that her goods are of the latest
atyle.
She has bought at q much lower figure than
usual, and will sell at prices to correspond.
Come and see and Judge for yourself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

For o nice dish Of Oysters or good lunch, 90
to rierguos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

For hrst class democrat wagon. call and zoe
W. o. Budd. tpN r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

]. Negafhn is now receiving . full line Of
winter goods adapted to all classes nd condi-
tious, which he is selling at prices hard to com.
pste with. Tho stock is Of the bsst quality and
workmanship, and he Is bound to suit. All that
are in want Of goods will find it to their advsn.
tags to examine bis boots snd shoes before buy.
ing elsewhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

SCOTT, HoUTz & Co.-Will continue their
great cheap sale of goods during next week. Re-
member the great bargains in Shawls, Flannels,
Dress Goods, Table Linens, Hosiery, Gloves.
Lace Collars. Ladies' and Gents Underwear, M.
bias, Felt and Balmoral Skirts. heavy Felt Skirts
only $2.0O, heavy Balmoral Skirts only 81, good
double Wool Shawls only 81, good Wool Yarn
only 81 per ID.
The largest sto,k of Carpets and Oil Cloths in
the city.
! We invite you to see our Carpet stock. Black
Silk Cloak velvets and velveteens "cheap,"
Black and Colored Bstvers for Cloaks and large
variety of Cloak Ornaments and Trimmings.
All are invited to see our large stock of Wa
ter Proofs, "in all the new shades"
We are now giving decided barg4 aims in cloths
and Cas.imeres for Men and Boys wear. "Please
examine our stock" SCOTT, HoUTz s. Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

2 Tho hest our in the city /. At tho Elple Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

PERsoNAL.-We notice with pleasure that
our kinsman, Chas. D. Armstrong, Of Morris, has
been appointed principal of the PlalRfield Union
Academy.
We acknowledge raid upon our ofi'e, made
last week by two very distinguished gentlemen
OF the press, viz: Mr.. Botkin, the city editor Of
the Chicago Times, who came to see "Beemus
on special business, and Carl Pretzel' of der
mate tour NIT dem beeples by der back seddel.
mtnts Dot vas what's loose by him amt it ?
Poys, it's yust SO much bedder vat you come once
again baack a.s -,.seaL. .. .... t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

The reason Why Siefsl b %. sell % many
goods while oil are complaining Of dali Hmsa. is
that they mauufaotsre their own goods, mark at
low prices, and sell for small profit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30
LOCAL MATTERS.


Chicago, Rock island d Pacific Railroad
Until further notice trains pass Ottawa
station % follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Go to J. B. Hamalls's on the west sida for No
I groceries .vpeear .t
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

REDDICK & GLLEN's.-This ever popular
house still runs with its usual success. People
daily crowd in to examine and buy tho new
goods. and for the reasons that the stock is very
large; the several assOrtments complete in every
department; the goods all OF a superior quality /;
the prices low, and. lastly, but by no means
leastly because this house has q we'll established
reputation for fair, square, and honest dealing.
The stock carried by this house is very large
aud comprises some of the first goods in the sew
eral lines that can be foand IN the west, while
the prices are guaranteed to be satisfactory in
every case. ...t. ...s.,.. s..s .s. ...,.,y
We advise ladies who want something in the
way of elegant and fashionable dress goods, gents
who want cloth for nice suit of clothes, and
housewives who need good groceries, to call at
Reddick & Gilleus. ..,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

: GRAND OPENING.-We take pleasure in an.
nouncing that Mrs. Wilkinson, at the Emporium
Of Fashion, on Court street, will have grand
opening of new millinery goods, on Friday eve
ming next She has spared no pains in making
selection of fall fashions, and such as cannot
fail to please the ladies of Ottawa and vicinity.
Ladies. you may assuredly look out, or rather in,
at Mrs. Wilkiuson's, for the newest styles, the
latest agonies, and the most excruciatins of pop
ular Partisan exquisitiveuess or words to that
effect, and yet We are not happy because our wife
who is particular acquaintance will surely go
to Mrs. Wilkirson's and buy "them things" Of
unprouounoibie n,me! Still, as zone had better
be out of the world than out Of fashion" as they
say, We are content, because Mrs. Wilkinson's
is the Emporium Of Fashion," and sthe place
for fashionable goods in the millinery line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-09-30

Lissle Talk abOat Cheap Goods.
1t is very we'll known that you can buy in al
most spy store 10 e.. 3Uf- --Uf.T
Canton Flannels for 121s cents. ssl
Wool Flannel for % cents. II
Calico for 1Oc.
Ysrd wide shesting for 10c --s-s.-
Bleached muslin for 1870.
Toweling for 80.
Lace Collars for 1Oc. TX r-e.
Ladies' Hose for 1Oc., &c., Sc. -...... "a
Table linen for 300.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad,
Fox R yer Branch.

Trains VIII pass Ottawa q follow:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

A GENTLEMAN OF GOOD SOCIAL AND PROBES.
IA slona standing, but who has been travelling abroad
desires TO correspond with young lady with View 10 ma
nony most undoubted reference viii be exchanged re-
sponse most respectfully solicited from brunette OF good
sze form ana appearance, well educated somewhat nu
CAL and who would be willing 10 live In the country III
union should prove mutually desirable properly worth xls
70 xO will be settled the BRIDE Address H. g. ativu
b. New York Posi- ollcea II ~ -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

FRO LET-nEsK ROOM, IN A PLEASANT, QUIET
front Office, broadway. opposite city Hall Park. APP
ply premises to GuSTAVUs BRAMsON, 243 Broadway,
room l6
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

RIO LET-5S9 BROADWAY. THE FOURTH AND FIFTH
Lofts finely lighted and IN good order also Oces on
Che third hoor rents low. Apply at wILLARD's oys-
Ter House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

TO RENT OR FOR SALE VERY Low-FIRsT CLASS
three story high soop House 2ss West Fyfourth street,
near Broadway modern Improvements; just put In
f'e' s. IRELAND, col Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

NOR SALE CHEAP-SECOND HAND SAFES OF ALL
II manufactures and sizes; safes OF all Styles
AMERICAN STEAM FIkEpRo0F SAFE COMPANY,
800 broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

RIO LET-A THREE STORY AND BASEMENT HoUSE
4s2 East Seyenty-ninh street, below First Avenue; l.
rooms nearly new all Improvements; rent $685. Inqur
next door, 440, of Mrs. BECK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

RIO LET-TliE OLD ESTABLISHED AND WELL
known pubic house Jackson Hall, located on the
Of Greenwich and HOratio street, facing Eighth
and ackson square making the best
city for tea -four liquor grocery INQUIRE tn
owner, 6O3 Hudson street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

ITO LET-A BOARDING HOUSE AND LAGER BEER
Saloon al $50 Greenwich street; first place for
lager beer and asdE house and shoemaker Apply
Eighth avenue. T. LAN1rIELD,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-25

A PRIVATE FAMILY WILL LET SECOND AND
"A Third Floors: unfurnsbed locality unpxceptionable;
Apply at sj2 Second Twentieth
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
Notice to Creditors.

In the Probate Court of Placer County, CAL
In the matter of the Estate of Diedrich Runckel,
deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
~ undersigned, Administrator of the Estate
of Dedrich Runckel deceased to the creditors
of, and all persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them, with the ne
cessary vouchers, within ten months after the
first publication of this notice, to the said ad-
mnistrator, at his residence in Dutch Flat,
Placer County.
j. II. RUNCKEL,
Administrator
Auburn, Oct. Goth, 1871. oc21-4w
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
BUY NO
eEvvINC MACHINE
UNLESS
xrrryrEIETS.& IL WILSON
Is Stamped on the Cloth Plate.
WHEELER g. wills o rvs
HIGHEST PREMIUM
Sewing Machine

opAr,1 THE GREAT CURIOSITIES
1 J rbich attracted the most attention at the
,Tocbarics Fair are the wonderful improve
80 which are now attached to the well-known
IMt1gaFFIFR & WILSON SEWING MACHINE,
';4hn,-t the completion of the others, This is
~ nnly Family Sewing Maehinc with the new
oito,,+ eHI Feed Motion. 1t makes one thousand
t'lttan holes per day, on linen, cotton or woolen
III ou.sG II seys on the binding of dress with
6,t ,,rev;ous basting, in four minutes; and while
ou' -. on one tuck makes the line OF marks for
seo+her. oathels and sews on at the same time;
a,n,s eilk or wooen goods with equal facility;
nords and braids with surprising quickness;
,,eallos articles for mems as well as women's
takes two thousand stitches per minute
,'.Lich is fifteen hundred stitches more than any
other lock stitch can make
Tb;e wonderful machine has no shuttle to
41raad five or six times before starting, which is
lnaat saving of time. 1t is positive fact that
W9HFFTTR & WILSON'S FAMILY SEWING
WACHTNFS will do all the same kind OF work
tbat the other machines now on sale will do
Iii maize the same single thread loop-stltch that
ravels ont very conveniently, because yod can
.a, ,yitb one ward of thread all day long, sew
;nc II in aoain and so on-all right, and very
co9venient: but YOU will find that the same
WHEELER & WILSON FAMILY SEWING
MACHINE that does all these wonderful things
makes also the only straight, solid lock-stitch
which cannot be rayeled; perfectly safe 70 walk
to church with clothing made with this sutch;
also this machine will make the three thread en-
broiderv stitch. which is the loop-stltch and lock
stitch combined. The AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
New York reports. This machine makes the
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
or District No. q.

VNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING RECFIv-
l. ed from the County Auditor the Tax-Roll
for District No. 3, Placer County for the year
1871, hereby gives notice that he will. for the
purpose of receiving the State and County taxes,
charged thereon, attend in person or by deputy
at the following places on the dates named:
Tahoe, on Saturday, October 2Sth; Last
Chance, Saturday, November 4th; Deadwood,
Monday, November 9Th Bath Tuesday. No.
vember 7th; Forest Hill, Wednesday and Thurs
day, November Sth and 9th; Todds Valley.
Friday, November 10th; Yankee Jms, SATURDAY.
November 1lth; Iowa Hill Monday November
18th; Damascus, Tuesday, November 18th:
Michigan Bluff, Friday and Saturday, Novem.
ber 18th and 10TH
Taxpayers will please he prompt, and thus
save themselves and the Collector trouble.
b. d. DUNNAM.
OCT Collector District No. 3.
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
Notice to Tax Payers.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT l
~ will be at the following places on the day
and date mentioned, either in person or by depu-
ty, for the purpose of receiving State and County
Taxes;
AT OPHIR, Thursday, November 9th, and
Friday, November 10th, 1871.
NEWCASTLE. Saturday, November 18th.
ROCKLIN, Monday, November 18th, and
Tuesday November l4th.
ROSEyILLE, Wednesday November 18th,
and Thursday, November 10th.
SHERIDAN Friday, November 18th.
LINCOLN, Saturday, November 18th, and
Monday, November Goth.
After which time I will declare all persons as
delinquent who have not paid their taxes on real
estate, personal property and poll taxes for the
year 1871, when suit will be commenced for said
taxes and costs of suit.
W. d. PERKINS,
oc21 Collector of District No l.
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
State Government Of California
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT:

III. H. Haght of Alameda county, Governor.
William Holden, of Mendocino, Lieut. Governor.
Geo. II. Rogers, of San Francisco, Speaker of
Assembly.
II. i. Nichols, of Sacram ento, Secretary Of State
Robert Watt, OF Nevada, Controller.
Antonio j. Coronel, of Los Angeles, Treasurer.
John w. Bost, of Mercede, Surveyor General.
10 Hamilton, of Placer, Attorney General.
James Ii. Nutter Of San Francisco, Harbor Com
missioner.
George Seckel Of Tuoumne, Clerk of the Su-
premo Court
Daniel w. Gelwicks, of FL Dorado County, State
Printer
o. z. Fitzgerald, Of San Francisco, Superin-
tendept of Public Instruction.
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
Copy of notice posted on the Claim.)
Application for Patent to Mining Claim.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM
~ it may concern that an application has
been made by Robert Wiley, John Seford
Thomas Dodds, Benjamin Claynord, Daniel
McGregor and Peyton Powell, an association of
Miners, to the Government Of the United States
for Patent to the following described Placer
Gold Mining Claims, viz known as the Wiley Il
Co., Big Channel Co. and Rough and Ready
Claims, situated in the Todd's Valley Mining Dis
trct, in Placer County, State of California, being
bounded by the mining claims of Bryan Il Go,
on the north, and on the west by Northwood 4
Co. there being no other known mining claims
bounding these said claims, and more particu-
lary described as follows, to wit; on unsurveycd
land, being in Sections 7 and 8, Township -
north, range 10 east, Mount Diablo Base and
Meridian, in the district OF lands subject to sale
at Sacramento California, and containing 1862
acres said claim being still more particularly
described in the diagram posted and filed with
said application.
All persons holding any adverse claims thereto
are hereby required 10 present the same before
the Register and Receiver Of the United States
for Sacramento Land District, at Sacramento
California, within ninety days from the first day
of publishing and posting hereof
Dated August 9th, 1871.
ROBERT WILEY,
JOHN SEFORD,
THOMAS DODDS,
BENJAMIN CLAYNORD,
DANIEL MoGREGOR,
lEYTON POWELL,
Applicants
By PrYroN POWELL, Atty for Applicants,
aul2-3m
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04
No. 2I3.l
Application for a Patent
TO A
Placer Gold Mining Claim

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Sacramento, California, August 7th, l871.l
ROBERT WILEY, JONI SEroED, THOMAS DoDDs,
BENJAMIN CLAYNoRD, DANIEL McGREGoR and
PEYroN POWELL, having filed application IN
this Office for Patent to a Mining Claim, and the
law and instructions in such cases provided,
having been complied with, 1t is hereby ordered
that the annexed Notice of such application be
published for ninety days, in the PLACER HER
AID, anewspaper published nearest the location
of said claim at Auburn, in Placer county, State
of California JOHN G. McCALLAM,
SEAL Register
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04

And in accordance with law, and an or Ter Of
the Board OF Trustees, made on the 23d day Of
September iSIl, so many shares of each parcel
of said Stock as may be necessary. will be sold
at Public Auction, at the Office of the Comnanv
4O9 California street, san Francisco, California,
OK THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1871.
At the hour of u clock NJ of said day, to pav
SalG delinquent Assessment thereon, together
with costs Of advertising and expenses Of sale
t. +. CRONISE, Secretary.
OFFIcE-No. 400 California street San Fran
cisco, California. oa2a IA "a
The Placer herald., 1871-11-04

!
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM
~ it may concern, that an application has
been made by James r. Nickeson, to the Gov
ernment of the United States for Patent to
the following described Quartz Gold Mining
Claim, viz: known the Cedar Gold Quartz
Ledge, situated in the Bear River Mining Dis
trict, in Nevada County, State Of California, be-
ing near tho mining claim known as the Penn
sylvania Quartz Claim, which lies about a of a
mile southeast from said ledge, there being no
other claims near this claim, and more particu-
arly described as follows to wit: on surveyed
land being in the n. w. q of S. i. 4 and s..
i. Il of S. W. 4 of Sect IN 90. and i'll n. u OF
n. w. Quarter of Section 30, Township II, north,
Range 3 cast. Mount Diablo Base and Meridian,
in the district of lands subject to sale at Sacra-
mento, California, and containing n 2-lOO acres,
commencing at a blackjack tree Is inches in di-
ameter, on the edge of the Ledge in Wolf Creek,
which bears N 500 W., and distant ii chs. ~
ks from the n. w. corner Of the \. u. i OF
Section 90 Tp II, n. Ra T., Mt Diablo b.
and NJ, thence 5. 4G0 w, following the general
bearing of the Ledge 2 200 feet; returning thence
to the above named blackjack tree and place OF
commencement and pursue the course OF Ledge
n 46e T.. up Wolf Creek for a further distance
of 2, 400 feet making the entire length of Ledge
COO feet with 100 feet either side for surface
ground for working purposes. Also for mlll-slte
contiguous to Ledge on Wolf Creek, commencing
on the north line Of above described claim at a
point due west and distant 2 chs. so ks. from
the above named blackjack tree on Ledge, run
ming thence n. 64e w. chs. 80 ks, thence n.
10 f 7 chs. 40 ks. to Wolf Creek; thence south
easterly up Creek to the north line Of claim above
described thence S. 460 W. to place Of begin
ming. Variation of Needle 1917 f. Said claim
being still more particularly described in the
| diagram posted and flied with said application.
| All persons holding any adverse claim thereto
| are hereby required to present the same before
! the Register and Receiver of the United States
for Sacramento Land District ut Sacramento,
California, within ninety days from the first day
of publishing and posting hereof.
| Dated August 2lst, 1871.
JAMES r. NICKESON,
au26-3m Applicant