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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Call at Scott, Houtz Il Co.'S for bargains in
bleached and unbleached shirtings and sheet.
iugs.
The best sheeting muslin in the country.
We will offer special bargains in everv depart.
ment during the balance Of this month a. we
are going to reduce our present heavy stock pre-
vious to purchasing n very extensive fall stock
Great slaughter of dress goods.
Bargains in cloths.
Sweeping reduction in hosiery, &c.
Bargains III every department.
Resp, SCOTT, HOuTz T. Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The picnic at Seneca on yesterday, under the
auspices Of Rev. Father Devine. WAS a success.
About six hundred persons were on the ground
and enjoyed themselves hugely, dancing on
the green. &c, and everything connected with
the affair was conducted with propriety. The
proceeds of the picnic are for the benefit OF tn
Catholic Church at that place. Among the
guests from Ottawa were P. Donlevy and fami.
ly, P. McGinnis and lady, and also a represent.
ative of n. Stiefel & Co., who scattered cards
profusely. A WITNESS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
Ottawa Post Office,
The Old Settlers Reun1On

For le.2 takes place ~ C.lons Park, near Otta.
wa, next Thursdsy. Each succeeding one OF
these reunions hitherto has been a decided i'm.
provement On its predecessor, both Us to numbers
In attendance and int@7"-; ci the exercises, and
the prospect is that the one mex, Thursday will
IN like manner excel. Tie attractions will be a
picnic dinner, in charge Of that incompatible
caterer Henry Walther; music both vocal and
instrumental; and shor. speeches by number
OF old settlers, recountine anecdotes and adven.
tures il the earlier days OF our local history.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

BALLoUs MAGAZINE FOR SEPTEMBER.-The
September number of BALLoU's MAGAZINE il
one that should be read by all classes, for it il
SO good and interesting that when once taken
up no one wishes to put it down until the last
page is perused. It is full Of stories, adyes.
lures, poetry, fun, engravings, and net liusia
1t but contains information. There is no serial
in this country that will compare with it when
price is considered. Address Thomes 81 Tai
bott, 63 Congress street, Boston.
Single copies for sale and subscriptions re-
ceived by Osman & Hapeman, Ottawa Ill.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Every person who emigrates from a foreign
country to the United States with the intention
OF establishing a permanent residence therein
must have some motive for 50 doing Persons
who are favored with wealth in their native
country. as rule. do not emigra.c, so that the
motive of those vino do emigrare must be to bet.
ter their condition. The government of the
United States does not compel foreigner to be.
como citizen, on the contrary it restrains him
from becoming citizens until after five years
probation, and even then he can become one onlv
by his voluntary act. When after Eve years
probation foreigner chooses to become citizen
his choice is evidently determined BY the advan.
tage to him Of being citizen Of the United
States as compared with being a subject of the
personal government to which he owes allegiance
by birth. Now when the causes and motives
which combine to induce foreigners to become
citizens of the United States are considered, it is
difficult to understand why it is that they should
desire to be known BY the name Of their native
nationality in preference to that Of their adopted
country, or in other words, why they should pre-
fer the name Irish, German, French or any other
name which has coupled with it Empire. King
dom and subject, to that of the American citizen,
which implies Republic, Liberty a.d individ-
ual sovereignty. By complying with the pre-.
cribed forms Of law foreigner can become a
citizen to the extent Of enjoying all the rights
and privileges Of the government, bu. to be a
free and worthy citizen it is not oaly necessary
to comply with the forms of law, but to be in
hearty and earnest sympathy with the principles
upon which the government is founded, together
with its institutions and the manners and GUS
toms of its people. Now 1 do not hesitate to
assert that am an American citizen, not only
in form, but in spirit. My whole and undivided
sympathies are centered in the government of
the United States. It is said that desplse the
land of my birth. Such however is not true. l
must have osms into existence somewhere, and
when that event could not have occurred in the
United States am highly pleased that it did
not take place in less noted country than
Ireland. A, LYNCH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

AENrs NEW YORK CRcrs.--Nexs Tuesday,
aug -oth, our amusement.loving citizens will
nave an opportunity of attending the only geuu.
Inc circus that will visit Ottawa this season.
Lent New York Circus is an established ,usti.
'a'i0n' and has no resemblance to many of the
pioXed up concerns that get together a CHEAP
snow during the summer, and die natural
death in the fall. Such aff4irs are unreliable.
.no their attractions are chiefly On paper. Lenss
circus has maintained its reputation for a scor,
OF years, and is not an aggregation of a faw
ordinary performers and cheap animals, but sim.
ply Circus, complete in every department., and
with the largest and most talented troupe Of
arenic artists ever gathe ed in one companv.
Those who admire frst-class circus performances
will fad in Mr.. Lents establishment enterta;n.
ments much to excite wonder and admiration.
G' N. Cash, in the post Office news depot, has
New York Circus tickets for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Colwsll, Clark 81 Co. have entered into con.
tract to erect u 20x75 brick building for John
Hoban in the burnt district. The same firm
owns thirty feet frontage in the same section,
aud Will either sell or buy ten feet adjoining
and build thereon Immediately. Few contrac.
tors display tho energy of this firm. In the
Oriental block, Chicago, they lathed 5000 yards
in two days, and sixteen plasterers, with the
necessary laborcr', are employed. Last week
they purchased no less than eleven boat loads of
lumber. Five first-class bricklsyers arrived this
week to b. engaged ON Holleckers building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The project of a steamer on the Illinois river
to carry passengers to and from the fair ground
during the State Fair is by no means abandoned.
The steamer is ready, is being neatly fitted up
and furnished. and will be on hand in due time.
1t draws but foot Of water, and there ia more
than that at the very lowest stage of the Hi.
"ois river between the mouth Of the Fox and
the fair around.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
The local of the FREE TRADER was attacked,

The local of the FREE TRADER was attacked,
On Ihursday evening of last week, in grossly
cowardly manner by the assembled tanners Of
Ottawa. For two reasons, no account Of the oc.
casion was published in these columns last week |:
First, because it was comparatively personal
matter, and second, because the most ample
apologies were rendered the local for the out.
rage perpetrated. by men whose opinions. al.
though republicans, are worth more than all the
other besrdless rif.raf that constitutes the tan.
ners OF Ottawa. This weeks issue of the Re.
publican contains an account of the affair, and,
as usual, is so maliciousy untrue, that some no.
tice Is necessary.
On Thursday evening, az the club was sbout
re.entering headquarters" boy, who had lust
thrown a stone at the procession. was collsred
by one OF tho officers and taken up to the room.
-Repl6lacan.
The boy declared he did not throw a stone,
and the gallant "oficer," not merely "collared"
the defenseless little wretch, but d,aged him On,
a's back neorly up to the head Of Tie first aighs of
stairs. When the reporter, simply intend.
ing to investigate what the boy had done
30 terribly criminal as to warrant his being
dragged on his back, had hardly entered the ball,
he was ass'iied by as many as could get hold of
him. Resistance against such an infuriated and
dastardly mob was impossible. and the reporter
Was hustled to the ante.room, whence one tan.
ner only accompanied US, without violence, to
the outer door. Arrived at the outside so far
from being "cowed and submissive" we gave a
few tanners at the head of the stairs our pretty
freeiey expressed opinion of the whele crew,
which was anything but complimentary, and
which they did not offer to resent. Our mind
verbally unburdened we walked to the sidewalk,
rthout an escort. We have not counted the
falsehoods OF the Republican, but they must be
10 numerous that they demonstrate the writer
te lie either the father of lies" or s'elose kins.
man. The untruth contained in the last sen.
tence u the article in question is 30 very alaring
and LAS been so frequently denied that nobody
but the feeble.minded Republican man now De.
leves it, and SO deserves no further mention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

j. A. Lord, Esq. of the popular theatrical
troupe bearing his name, was in town the other
day looking to arrangements for a season at OF.
tawa during the State Fair. He was surprised
to find that the Opera House had been let to
the Chicago Academy Of Music Company. upon
which he decided not to come here at all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
n lines OF Agate make one square.

Zen lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract be plainly mark.
ed the length Of time desired they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards not exceeding FIVE lines,
Inserted at i've dollars per annun over i've lines one dollar
er line extra.
Transient advertising In all to be paid strictly In
advance.
u Yearly advertisers distontinuing their advertise.
neI before the expiration Of the contract will be charged
the ul rates above Ewra charr III also be made for
dissolution and othe co; ed with their
ar business.
Local notices fftet cents per line
~ IN will tneSe terms be parted from
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

About midnight of Saturday evening last Viii.
liam Schobert. young barber Of this city, was
attacked and robbed by three young men, who
are known and will be prosecuted. The high
waymen afterwards returned the money taken,
ana said the whole was only Joke.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
The Fishing Excursion.

christmas comes but once q year," and il is
so with the annual fishing excursion, and OF the
two, the latter is anticipated with more pleasure.
bio excitement by certain class of our citizens
This year the party assembled, by the kind per.
mission Of Mr.. Bassnett, on Wolf Island, on Wed.
nesday last. The island is beautiful spot,
thickly covered by fine grove, with romantic
scenic surroundings, and afording excellent sport
to the disciples of Isaak Walton. Some forty
gentlemen participated in the occasion, those
who arrived in the morning being so far success.
ful In Turing the finny tribe as to give boun.
teous supply of fish for dinner. The dinner was
served at p. NJ, and was everything that the
most fastidious palate could desire. This will
be thoroughly understood when 1t is known that
the CUISINE was under the master superintendent
cy OF Mr.. Howard, of the Clifton. Hunger ap.
peased, the after noon was devoted to speeches,
songs. and fun generally, the whole exciting
merriment enough for whole year. as one en-.
thusiastic fisherman declared. At 8 p. Y. the
party began to disperse for the city, after three
rousing cheers had been given for Howard, every
body vowing the affair the event of the season.
Much credit is due to Messrs. L. A. Rising, W.
N. Taylor, ]. J. Kellogg and John Stout for the
pleasant aud agreeable success of the occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The walls Of the front portion of the Opera
House are we'll up in the fourth story. The
plsstering on the amusement part is we'll sd.
vsnced, the roof will be SO far ahead in day or
two IS to afford every protection to the plaster.
and the coruics is on the north side. The roof
Is of tin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

HAIR JEwELRY.-Persous wishing hair Jew.
elry made to order will do we'll by calling on ].
Dickey & Son, as they have received new pat.
tern book of the latest styles. They have also
fine stock of ladies' and gents gold and silver
watches. silver and silver plated ware, spectacles
&c. which they will sell at the lowest prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

A stranger, named Delano, who Is listing
friends in this vicinity, VA, violently thrown
from . wagon, to which Was attached n runaway
team. on Thursday noon. Mr. j. .lano Was found
to have sustained fracture ,i one of his legs,
for which medical aid was / nptly secured,
and the Injured man taken home 10 the evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Cunningham, Cooley & Co. have entered in.
to a contract for the removal of $4,000 yards
OF rock from the bed of the Illinois river race
This will give additional power inasmuch ss it
will lower the water o.. feet. The contractors
expect to commence operations at onse with q
force OF sixty men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Tho special meeting of the City Council on
Friday evening of last week, called with view
to take some action in aid Of getting the State
Fair grounds in readiness in time, resulted in
nothing, as no quorum was present
The county board had another meeting on the
same subject on Tuesday. 1t was reported that
some $4,000 Of the needed $4,000 had been sub.
scribed, with fair prospect of raising the
balance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

LOOK Our FOR BREAKERS The first install.
ment of fall clothing has arrived at NJ. Stisfel Il
Co.'S. the White Corner. Other goods are com.
ing ny the car load as fss: as they can be ship.
ped. The stock is elegant in style. cheap and
durable. Remember, NJ. Stisfel & Co., at the
White Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Last Thursday being Lady day, WI. observed
generally as n feast day by the Catholics Of this
county tlrh'cS were the order Of the day n,
Seneca, GrA'I Rapids and Utir., which drew
enormous assemblies ot merry III, k.rs The pic.
mic at S-"eo, Is reported elsewhere hy . cor.
respondent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

LosT.-A certain young gent in this city was
raising fine pup, and getting hard up for pro.
visions, fed him on crackers. Result-a dead
purp, the only one of his kind, and therefore u
great loss to ell lovers Of fancy purps. Moral
Never feed pups on crackers. Ola shoes are
good or scraps of leather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The full papers Of the Bdilding Association
have been received from Springfield and are put
upon record in this county, 50 that the sssocia-
tion is again ready for business. The change
from the former organization to more perfect
and satisfactory one under the new law has un.
avoidsbly caused some delay, but the time is be.
lievea to have been spent proftably. At the
next regular meeting. on the 1st Tuesday in
September. there will be some $4,000 in the
treasury To loan to members desiring It.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Ladies' and gentlemen, we would most respect.
tllly call your attention to the New York Boot
and Shoe House. Tho stock is very large, and
composed of all the styles and qualities manu-.
factured, besides you will find prices perfectly
satisfactory. LYNCH, BEATTY ~ O'KANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Mr.. Pope. the contractor for the erection of
the two Sng- of the Supreme Court house
building at O;tAwa, and for the general over.
haulding of the interior Of the old building, ha.
60 for progressed with the job MS to be "out Of
the woodr" in the matter of having the building
ready for the court in September. AS enlarged
and repaired it will be the best building-in.
deed the only one in the state-adapted to its
purpose, and the probability Is that the court,
Oh account OF the superior accommo5a,ions of
the location, viii hereafter transact two-thirds
the building is being done in very superior
msnner, rejecting great credit on the contractor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Lawyer Cameron has bought the Bronson Muir.
ray uate Perkins) property. on the north bluff
together with four acres Of ground. for S2OOO
The cheapnses of the price, Is Is said, IL owing to
hole in the title somewhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

We ave indebted to A. NJ Squisr for half a
dozen splendid clusters Of his famous Aleths
grapes. They are n secdling Of his own raising
are fully ripe BY tho middle Of August, prolific
and hardy ~ the Concord. and superior in favor,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

ERRoR.-Lonts Circus, al the world knows,
will be at Ottawa on Tuesday. Aug Goth. aud
not June Goth, AZ the FREE TRADER was made
to say last week by the compo,itor following too
closely the copy furnished by Mr.. Lents agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
ur1HS the past year Dr. BreeSe has treQte(
very large number of the
farming
COMMUNITY

As well others for various CHRONIC AILMENTS of longer
or shorter duraon giving universal satisfaction whereverhs
remedies have had fair trial and his directions closely fol-
lowed He has made and will continue make the treatment
OF all CHRONIC DISEASES ciy He has had remarkable
success In the treatment OF FEMALE DISEASES and those
women who suffering with diseases peculiar their sex
ani have failed in obtaining relief physician ca
be permanently cured by following course OF treatment
prescribed by DR.. Breese. az CONSULTATION FREE III
once opposite Clifton Hotel Ottawa Illinois. augl0
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The last instsllment in payment Of the con.
tract for the Illinois and Fox river dams, amount.
ing to over $4,000, was last week deposited to
the credit Of Colwsll, Clark & Co., the con.
tractOrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Rev. j. NJ. Sturtsvant has returned from his
summer !aunt, and will resume his functions at
the lst Congregational Church tomorrow, ut
the usual bours of service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Henry Walther's ice cream is one Of cur
special "wsnities." 1t refreshes, ,nvigorates,
exhilerstes, and never intoxicates. Infants grow
fat on it and consumptives are relieved by its
free use. Fact, every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Those Of our readers who desire their hair Ia
take the same color as when young should use
Halls Vegetable Sicilan Hair Remover.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The Accident Insurance Con. pany of Hart.
ford, Conn.,. is represented in Ottawa by Harris
" Kellogg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

kaces under the auspices of tn. Earl Park A..
ISOLATION commence at Earlville next Tuesday,
to continue three days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

On Thursday evening last. as the delegates to
the congressional convention were returning on
the cars, between Morris and Seneca An enthusi.
aStlc Granite entered into bet with Geo. s.
Wedgwood that the majority OF the passengers
were in iavor Of the great gift.tsker. The poll
resulted in Al for Greeley and l3 for Grant,
much to the amazement Of the party of the first
part.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The railroad track to the Fair Grounds has
been commenced, tho grading, which is very
light, being advanced to the German Catholic
Church on the west side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

REAEABER-Ths old settlers picnic takes
place on Thursday next. The experience Of the
past in this relation is sufficient guarantee Of
the success next week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

fadgett has the finest and most varied assort.
ment of piece goods in the city Call and OK.
anime
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific KaiIr,

On and after May 18th, So, trains pass Ottawa
station as follows:
GOING EAST.
y !ZAt Express Sli Ax-ATrivein Chicago. 100
accommodation. $50 AG-Arriye In Chicago - $50 A "
NO .-Day Ex daily l2SS G-Arriye In Chicago 1901
GOING wysr.
.Sehl express l:ii H-Leaye Chicago 1000 "
No. lDay Ex daily las PM-Leaye Chic ago lOaO
Accommodation . s;i' Px-Leaye Chicago...... 500 n
sundays excepted. tSauriays excepted. Nos and 2
run each ttTd Sunday, commencing May 26th. Through
as and baggage cheeks 70 al principal points the
80 and canada All the above trains make connection
VIII eastern roads In Chicago Direct route TO ponts in
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and the far West. :
Ottawa, May 18th, ls72 Agept c. r. l. &PR RH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The Republican, with ito usual accuracy, an.
neances that the Old Settlers Picnic will be held
at Judge Caton's Park on Tuesday the 2OM inst.
Of course every old settler knows that the pic.
mic takes place Thursday, the 22d inst. The
propensity Of tia Republican to bluuder is so in.
yeterare that few, we imagine, will be misled BY
its stupidity in the present case.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for dong al k!Gds Of job Work. in the va.
rous styles of the art surpassed this section and
weEespecuy solicit those wishing anything done in this
line 70 give us call! D. the gGc.ou and liberal use of
p-sers INK many mans fortune been made and the
reld is still open. Try
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Have you seen the piece goods lately arrive,
At Alsohuler'sp Neat, nobby, non.surpassed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Democrat wagons Of superior make, style and
finish Ut Budds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The vsrSndah has been removed from Ii,
front Of Russsll's building. on La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

SIMPLEST, CHEAPEST AND Bxsr. Tho "No,.
city Lawn Mower cuts tall gr.s. Nh we'll ~
short. Call at M.nley's aud take a loak NJ il,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

AHEAD.--Jacob Christina this v..l ,.,.,,
I'd the hr't stock Of fall clothing that has a,rvst
CttAws. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Blowing was resumed at the Glass Works OF
"wednesday. The new furnace is rapidly ap
preaching completion, and is expected to be il
operation within the week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Buy your bread at Pisrgues, the earliest de.
hvsrsr In the city. ....s-. ...r p.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

W. L. Grimes, of Batavia, has opened the sta.
tion on the G., B. Il G. r. r. at South Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

All kinds of lumber on hand at Phillips &
Co.'S, which they are disposing of at the lowest
living rates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Pony pL'c'ons aud every description Of car.
risges can be obtained At Budd's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Christmsnn ia before ull competitors in the
receipt OF fall fashion piece goods.