The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-02-08
FROM MARSEILLES.

MA"sSii.LEs, ttO. .th, lo.j.
The town council met last Saturday even
ing Feb. lst, ana adjourned over for week
without transacting any business.
\ case otarsoa which attracted considerable
attention, was under examination before Jus
tice Morey on Tuesday and Wednesday. A
woman living Ia East Marseilles, named Ann
Coiiman, somewhat notorious character, was
charged by Aaron Ferguson with setting tire
20 his house some time last December. Squire
Lindsey FOR the prosecution and +. A. Fish
er, counsel tor the accused. Quite number
Of witnesses were put upon the stand whose
evidence was conflicting. The Defense at
tempted to prove an abb, but presumed fail.
ed, as the Justice held the woman over and
committed her 10 prison in default Of $500
bail.
The Peak Family gave one OF their popular
performances on Monday evening, at the Con-
gregatioral church, the house being filled to
repletion. ltwould be we'll to remember in
making reflections upon the use OF churches
for performances Of this kind, that'Marseilles
Is without a Public Hall. Entertainments Of
al kinds possessing merit are always well
pstron!Zed. We are confident that capa-
cous room safely built in the proper locality
would undoubtedly pay. Will not some of
our enterprising citizens consider this matter
and not allow another summer to pass without
fulfilling a very decided public want!
The transportation 10 in more danger Of not
being solved from the multiplicity Of pro ects
than i.on any other cause. What is wanted is
unity OF purpose. The quickest and best route
to the sea board is what is required. This
is offered 20 Us in the Wellsud canal aud i'm
provsmelt OF the st. Lawrence river, in return
for the renewal OF the reciprocity treaty. Surely
nothing could be more beneficial to the west
than this, aui unite the interest. Of Canals more
closely with our OWE, and in our humble opin.
ion the day wi! be very materially haste ned
when they viii desire to Join this great con fed.
Grafton OF states. Have We aOt paid tribute long
enough to the great state OF New York in cup.
porting her canals and watered railroad stock. !:
d.. BIeese, oi Ottawa, has been requested TO
lecture al Earsaies
i photographs gallery h,.s been epeced by
Mr.. james Mill, oi tie ia.s firm Of Campbell {:
Mills OF Ottawa, IN Towards building, next to
Liud's iewelry store, in tee rooms lately occu.
pied by IL. EougA, wag had 4 good business.
Lr. Mills, with his large experience and artistic
ability, apd former success, We doubt no. eau il.
crease very materially.
] he last dance OF tic season took place at
C.arks Isl, Oh Tuesday evening, uuder the su-
ro.y:siyn Of the Young Gents Club. Prof.
willis, with FIVE pieces, was on hand. Every
thing wen. CT very PLEASANTLY, an. was fitting
close FOR the winters entertainments.
Tie trial SO ,oag in elegance OF N. A. Howell
against the Hartford Insurance Co, is expected
TO commence today at Chicago.
SrABBTSG AFFRAY.-Last evening two IaeI
named Riley Sweet and West Ivevs, met e.
Pitchers store il Eas. Msr.eilles. After sont
words Iver, went on. followed by Sweet, whe,
they c.iuchei. Iyeys was cut about the hard
and iace-Sweet about the head and back,
knife being evidently used, but by whom frs
was not known. They were trOthers.in.law
Sweet broke his leg some time ago and wen
about on crutches. Dr. Wood was called I.
dress Sweets wounds. This may be an imper
feet report, bu. il oil We are able to learn q
present.
The Great Western Telegraph Office hs
been re.openei in the photograph gallery. Al
messages are earnestly collected and will receiv
strict attention. John Fife sound operator
An oyster supper was held at the residence Q
Mr.. Joseph Eannah, on the South Prairie, oil
Tuesday evening, by the ladies Of the Methods
Episcopal Church, Of Hickory Point. Qaite
large number were in attendance, and it wa
socially and financially successful.
\ number of the Juniata Ledge, I. 0. O. F
OF Marseilles, visited the Seneca Lodge o,
. Thursday, Jan. Both. They returned the com
pliment on the following evening.
The regular Masonic comm uuicstions of 81
Marssilles Ledge No AIS has been changed {,
Friday evenings FIDEs