The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
Hathewayss Nursery.


Of Mr.. Elias Hathswsy, in the western limits of
the city, ON tho bank Of the Illinois river. Tho
location is exceedingly beautiful. Towards the
rear Of the premises tho ground falls trhe-
just enough for tho convenient drainage of the
lsnd-and terminates abruptly at the edge Of
the picturesque blu6 Of the river. The view
from any part Of the grounds is exceedingly
beautiful in any direction. The soil is rich
and under perfect state of cultivation, and is
covered with all sorts Of fruit and ornamental
trees and flowers. To the west are two large
orchards with grounds for various articles, such
as peas, tomatoes, strawberries, etc. Southward
is the vineyard and cold frames. filled with all
tho better kinds Of tomatoss, cabbage and sweet
potatoes, ready for the market. In the centre
OF the place stands tho house, surrounded with
every manner Of beautiful ornamental trees, a
winding labyrinth Of walks, and everything in
the neatest msnner. In front are the nurseries
Of all kinds Of thrifty fruit trees, Ornamental
shrubbery, rose bushes, &c.
APPLES
Among the apples we noticed large number
o. we'll tested standard varieties, sach as the
Ben Davis, Willow Twig, Jonathan, Dominic,
So, &c.,
In the line of pears he has an abundance, such
as Clspp's Fsvorite, Flemish Beauty, Howell
and Bell Lucrative. -
lai .sy.b g SIBERIAN CRAB
In this department he is we'll supplied. Among
the many varieties the Transcendent seems to
lead. ...f.
He has thousands of all the very best varie-
ties, the Early Richmond taking the preference.
GRAPES.
He has thousands of cuttings from the best of
Concord Delaware. Hartford, Prolific, Cataw-
ba, Is.
ASPARAGUS.
His beds look extremely we'll, and within a
day or two will be able to supply the market
with this popular vegetable, as he will have mil
lions of nice tender shoots to sell. He also has
an immense number of asparagus plants which
he will almost give away to those who wish TO
start beds.
Mr.. Hathaway has a superb stock of fruit or
namental trees and shrubbery, and AS the season
for transplanting will be extremely short this
spring, those who wish to buy any thing in his
line should call a. once. He has put his prices
| down to the lowest possible figure.
He gives the gratifying information that
so far the promise of an abundant crop of fruit
OF all kinds has never been equaled at this time
OF tie year.
Town MEETING.--The Commissioners of
Highways of the town of Ottawa met at the Of
flee of s. w. Raymond, Esq, the former town
clerk, last week. and fixed the land tax for road
and bridge purposes at 40 cents on tie 800;
also poll tax of 2 days work or So in cash.
Mr.. John Ford having declined to serve as
ovsrseer of highways of district No. 2. Roger
Murray was appointed to fill the vacancy.
CATION WATER WORKSHOP account Of the
unusual demand of the Starch Factory FOR the
Cation Wster, the supply to private consumers
hAs been somewhat shortened of late. We are
authorized to state, however, that this will be
but temporary, and as soon a. the water in the
canal basin becomes fit for use, enough of the
Cation water will be released to afford the usual
supply to private consumers; meantime they
will be supplied from to in the morning and
1T IL o'clock An
ANOTHER New ARRIVAL OF CARPETS
Scott, Houtz s. Co. have been receiving this
week another large stock of Carpets. Their
large carpet hall is filled " crowded FULL" No
matter what kind Of u carpet you want, 60 to
Scott. Houtz h Cos aud you will find it at the
lowest figures.
New stock Of Farasols, the latest spring
styles, from 35 cents to 5000.
ODD FELLOWS BALL-On Friday evening
the 26th inst, number of prominent young
Odd Fellows Of this city intend to celebrate the
snnaal anniverssry Of Odd Fellowship in this
country by having social ball at Willis Hall.
The affsir will not b open to the public.
THANKS TO THE ODD FRLLows.-To the
friends. aud especially the Odd Fsllew, who as.
sisted me in my late aflicton, and conducted the
funeral ceremonies at the burial Of my deceased
husband, @. H. Schneider, I hereby express my
deepsst gratitude. CHRISTINE SCuNRIDRR.
Ottawa, April II, 1872.
A New PArER.-Jacob Mooney, the we'll
known clothing merchant here. has connected
with his former line Of trade nsw buainesa. he
10 now the publisher Of y new periodical, which
he announces shall appear quarterly. .nd will be
known "a the OAatca Pictorial Adrertiser. 1t 10
brim full Of fun, WI and tact, ~ we'll IN \ full