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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

NEW CLorHES.-This is about the time of wear
when every gentleman, rich or poor, should get n
suit of new clothes. Prompted by this warming.
for though we are local" of the best family news
paper in the state terms 81 per wear invariably
cash IN advance, we are but mortal with the
same hopes and fears, desires and longinrs as
other right minded indviduals,-as we said.
Prompted by this powerful yearning to look like
any other man should, we interviewed Fiske &
BEEN to see what they might could or would do
for us in this dire hour of our discomfort on the
clothes question. The gentlemanly, atfable,
courteous and amusing Mr. BEEN kindly escort
ed Ms up stairs and showed lis through the piece
goods department Of the immense clothing house
OF which he is Il valuable member
The new spring stock has begun to arrive and
will when all in make the largest assortment ever
seen in Ottawa The supply of piece goods in
variety of qualities and extent in quantity will
eclipse all the previous efforts of the firm Su.
perb is weak word in speaking Of this depart
ment, gigantic is thin" enormous is shallow
stupendous is diminutivc, and prodgious is too
narrow a word for the subject We cannot do it
justice Our advice is to 20 and see for yourself
1t is fact that this house carries heavier stock
OF piece goods than any ut Chicago, and the
variety embrace in large quantities all the better
classes of goods. The spring patterns run t.
diagonal checks, and broken checks and stripes
of which this house is prepared for any and al
demands. They are running very largo fore,
Of skilled workmcn constantly, and are filling
orders to all parts of the west.
They have II very heavy supply of gents fum
ishing goods, and large assortment of read,
made clothing for men aud boys.
For particulars, do as we did, call and then yor
| will know how it is yourself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

Here He Is.-jacob Mooney has begun to re
ceive and open his spring stock of gentlemen's
clothing fine goods and articles too numerous
to mention, in the clothing line Jacob has been
good while In the business and knows Just
what is demanded in this locality He ha, great
variety Of rcady'made coats, pants and vests, for
men and boys, that are just the kind to wear in
the varying weather of March, April and May,
and all are well made and in STYLE He has full
line Of choice piece goods, and invites gentlemen
who would be well and fashionablv dressed to
call and look at the new patterns and leave orders
for new suits He is glad to announce that prices
for suits made to order are lower than they were
last season. Call and see for yourself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

THE JEWISH BALL.-By all odds, one Of the
most enjoyable balls of the season, so far as good
dancing and a nice, social, quiet orderly time
was the Jewish ball at Turner Hall on Thurs
day evening last There were about 20 couples
ru and other places. There was not large
crowd of spectators, hence the room for dancing
was not circumscrbed, and the echoes being
unbroken by mass OF people and babel Of
noises, is often the case at balls in this hall
the music sounded grandy, and all, indeed, went
AS merry as n marriage bell"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

MAD DOC ExCITEMENr--A fearful mad dog cx-
citemcnt prevails in South Ottawa. On Wedncs.
day morning last dog supposed to be mad ran
through South Ottawa biting every animal in his
way. He caught little boy, about nine years
old, and bit him badly in the thigh, tearing his
clothing in many places and laceratng the flesh
He also encountered John Phillmorc and bit
him in the left arm, but not badly. Mr. Philli-
more thinks the dogs teeth did not penetrate the
flesh, but the strength Of his hold was such that
he tore off the flesh of the arm by the pressure
on the clothing. The wounds were promptly
cautcrized on both persons. Dir. Phillimorc had
II long fight with the brute, aiming to hold him
until some children near by had got out Of the
way. He had no weapon with which to Kill the
dog and was compelled to let him escape. The
dog was still at large at last accounts on Thurs
day evening. We advise our South Ottawa
friends to eXtcrminatc the whole canine race in
that vicinity at once, as that dog has bitten {.
large number of Others. 1t is to be hoped that
the dog was not mad As it is the case looks
serious.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

A VALUABLE HoRsE--Mr. James Toilet, OF
Deer Park, in this county, has just purchased
probably the best stallion in the west He found
him at Onarga, Iroquois county, in this state
The horse is of the celebrated Norman stock
thoroughbred and imported from France last
fall by Messrs BabcOck Brown, of Onarga. He
is Il magnificent animal weighing 2,0l3; is noi
quite years old, and cost Mr.. Toilet $4,000 cash
He can be seen at Mr.. Folletts farm Messrs
Babcock & Brown have four of the same kind
still on hand, this being the only one that they
have sold.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

A New BUSINESS BLocK-Henry Walther Las
fully determined to put up two fine brick stores
Oh the h: on Madison street, now occupied by
his confectionery store and the meat markctncxt
door, this spring This building will have a
beautiful ornamental front, and in all respects
will be tirst-class. Mcssrs Rctz and Lcally, adj
joining on the west are hcsitating whether TO
join him, and tear down the two flames next
west and put up with him a substantial build
ing Of some similar character II is to be hoped
that this will be accomplished, and that the own.
ers Of the unaightly frames making the remand
or Of the block to the corner. will also be pre-
vailed upon to join in SO commcudable an under
taking as fine row Of handsome brick buildings
would be at this locality Then would
rookcry Of old frames give way to brick row
filing up the entire block from the alley at Pres
colts 20 the post Office on the corner. BY all
means, gentlemen, do this if possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15
Scott, IiOtity ~ Co.


We have received this week Il mammoth stock
Of new dress goods. Some very rare styles o.
new dress goods at - 80 and 50c.
New stock Of black alpaccas and pure mohairs
Splendid assortment Of new spring shawls.
The largest stock of bleached and unbcachcd
shceting ever shown by our house, and at price.
that cannot be beat
| We have bought large lot of Marscies quilt.
and countcrpanes very much under value, anC
will show some special bargains in them.
A splendid large quilt for S10O
Same quality counterpancs we sold last spring
for $3.50 now only 800
New stock Of cloths
Very handsome casSimercs for boys wear.
just received, Il case of corscts---is good q cor.
set for Toe rs other houses charge you Sl0O for.
100 pieces of new prints opened this week in
the newest style and designs.
| New stock Of hosiery.
! New stock Of gloves.
| We devote our entire second floor to carpets
and will show you the largest stock in La Sail
county, and will make you the lowest prices. !
large lot Of new carpets in this week, from
good cottage carpet ut SOC up Let us show ol
our carpets whether you buy or not
! SCoTT, HOUR Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

Prices of Groceries are down at ID. Heenah "
Co.'S. The following are few OF the latest quo
tations:
So lbs. standard A sugar for 81
81 golden syrup for zoe.
Kerosene OIL best quality, soc.
i lbs best Rio coffee, 81
AZ lbs. good coffee, 81.
Good gunpowder tea per b., 6oc
Good Japan tea, per h., SOC
Choice Young Hyson Tea, per b, $l.25.
Goods delivered in all parts of the city, free Of
charge.
Dry Goods as low as any other house in the
city. Call and price them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

ABOUT PREsCoTT.-This eminent halter is get
ting ready to move into his new store on La
Sale street as rapidly as possible. Redmond is
putting on white and other paints on the wood
work on the exterior, and is doing the job so care
fully that we are led to expect something extra
when he shall have concluded his abors.
In the meantime Prescoot's mandatory of
silk hats goes on satisfactorily. He is turning
out most stylish articles in this line.
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SPACE. lw.2w. Il NJ. 2 NJ. 8 NJ. NJ. Y.
rwel,e ,,nas Of Ao,te make one square.

Twelve lines of Agte make one square,
Advertisements rot under contract must d. plainly
mark cd the engfo Of time desired or they Will oe coh'h
ued end chsrgcdfor until ordered out
Business cards mot exceeding Ave nes
inserted at i've dollars per over Ave lines one dol
ar per line extra.
Transient advertising in all cases to be paid strictly In
advance.
~ Yearly advertisers distontinung their advertise
mens before theexpratoH of the contract Will be charg
ed The full above Extra charge Will also De made
for dotion and other notices not connected with their
regular business
Local notices, hfteta cents per line.
ty- In no case will cheese terms be departed from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

SPLENDID FURNISHING Goop-.-tiskc X BEEN
have the finest display Of furnishing goods eve
exhibited in this city. The stock comprise
everything that i new in the way of gents un
dcrwcar, collars, >ik handkcrchici-, Ties Nc' Nc
tn, show window in front 81 their store i per
feet picture gallery Of pretty and sweet things
which Ne cannot describe here and I" Ice apprr
ciatcd must De seen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15
Ward CaucussCs.

At the several Democratic caucussos on Tues
day evening last, the neutrality-suspicious. were
made:
First Ward-Hcnry West, alderman; George
Markle, school director. Delegates to the city
convention: Michael Maher, Michael Dwyer and
James Wafer.
Second Ward-No caucus held.
Third Ward-W II. Carey alderman; DR.. r. F.
Dyer, school director. Delegates j. W. Dean,
J. L. Piergue and r. Jordon.
Fourth Ward-Marks Moriarty, alderman long
term, r. Thorton, short term; Thomas F. Brown,
school director. Delegates: Frank Voght Dan
Leahy and Michael Dineen.
Fifth Ward-M. Formulas alderman; NJ. MAR
hotter, school director. Delegates: p. McGinnis,
L. W. Brewer, Chris. Kcrstcr, John Stark and j.
Kennedy.
Sixth Ward-Patrick O'Conncr, alderman; j.
F. Nash, school director Delegates: Ed Bollman
John Burke and 7. Reardon.
Seventh Ward-No nominations. Delegates
Peter Miller and f. X. Walbridge.
The delegates in the 4th ward were instructed
to vote for H. X. Boyle for mayor
citizens meeting in the 4th ward nominated
J. E. Rathburn for alderman, long term, William
Stormont, short term, and T. d. Catlin for school
director
1t is understood that DR.. Joseph Stout will be
an independent candidate in the LIST ward
In the 18th ward Col. Hit or Z. X. Walbridge
will stand for school director.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

HEARD FRoM.-1he many friends Of Am. Child
will be glad to know that he is alive and well
At last dates he was at Sacramento with his fam
lily, who were in good health. On the Goth Of
February, somehow the gates Of heaven became
ajar, and little angel strayed away and became
one of Mr. Child's household. 1t is an angel of
the feminine persuasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

FIRE-On Thursday evening last at about
o'clock, Harvey Day, Of the Park House, disco"
cred a fire in Cowell, Clark X Co.'S paint shop.
He sent his porter over with pail Of water, ana
having raised window got in and put the hre
out II originatcd froma bundle OF rags 'I'ur''
ted with oil and yarnish that had been laid III 4
box for only IS hours, spontaneously taking fire
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

FEsTIvAL.-The Sisters of Mercy are to have u
festival at Turner Hall on Monday evening next.
There will be a nice display of fancy articles,
cakes &c, to be disposed of, and good things Of
various kinds to eat, as We are informed Every
respectable person will be welcome. Dinner
will be served from II to 3 O'clock, and supper
from 6 to o o'clock During the festival nine
silver pieces will be drawn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

PERsoNAl"-Major Woodbury. VI Taylor, chief
editor Of the Chicago Evening -Vai was in town
on yesterday, looking vigorous and business like.
A. A. Fisher Esq. who has been quite i'll for Il
long time, was at his office yesterday morning
for the frat time in six weeks.
W. II. Hull, prominent dress goods dealer Of
this city, has gone east to make his syrng
purchases
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15
GROCERIES.

j. Dckcy e Son will, for the next sixty days,
sell their stock of slver.plated ware at greatly
reduced prices. A rare chance for persons want
ing casters, cake baskets, butter dishes, fruit
dishes and in fact anything in the silver line
Also a large stock Of ladies' and gents gold
watches and chains. Jcwclry Of every description
Call and see our goods and prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

WOULDN'T BE LET."-That there is no perfect
happiness in this world becomes every day more
and more apparent. few days ago our friend
Jim Rathbun aspired to be alderman of ward A..
He scanned his corporisty to see whether it
might, by a judicious diet, be cultivated up to
that elegant degree of rutundity indispensable to
Il iirst-class alderman. On looking at it he was
pleased, and giving it q familiar slap, chuckled:
"You little cuss--it can be did-yOuye got to
come up to aldermanic sizc--or say that Of ii snair
drum, or bust" Everything was lovely hut his
joy was quickly turned to glumc (gloom) Prcsi-
dent Grant sent over the Geographic wires on yes
terday telegram forbidding any officer OF the
United States from holding any office, from
mayor down t" deg peter, on The penalty of be,
ing removed from among the servants Of our re
spectcd uncle, which his name is Samuel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

The annual meeting Of the Ottawa Academy OF
Natural Sciences was held ON Thursday evening
Of lat week, and the following officers for the
ensuing year we're elected: d. 5. Ebcrs0l, Presi.
dent; Dr. c. Hard, Vice President; 4. f. Gibbs,
Secretary and Treasurer and d. s. Ebcrsol and
DR.. Hard to fill vacancies in the Board Of Trus.
tees. Meetings are held the first Thursday in
every month at the office Of DIR. Gibbs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

xxx OYSTERS, Xxx OYSTERS, xxx OYSTERS
Piergue has knocked the bottom out on oysters,
and intends TO keep it so. No combination in
XXX; and have sold more oysters than old blow
hard, and l can prove it by his own figures
You had better get another gold watch garni.
sheed to pay. oysters only 80 and 30; Selects
80 cts. Come on, | am ready. J. L. PIERGrH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

THE ORIGINAL PEAK FAMILY.-This celebrated
family Of bell ringers, who have so often delight
ed the music loving people of Ottawa, the orig
nal VIM II. Peak, will appear here at the
Opera House, on Friday and Saturday evenings
Of next week, with grand matinee on Saturday
afternoon for ladies and children.
The troupe consists Of the well known W. II
Peak, Mrs. Vim. H. Peak, Mr.. Eddie and Mrs
Fannie Peak, and "Jeppe," and Mr. VIM. LayNke
the favorite balladist, sc. In addition to this
troupe are the Praeger Family, from the Olympic
Threatre, London, and more recently from Wal
lacks Theatre, n. Y. This family have wide
reputation, and it is claimed for them that they
possess more originality and versatility, are
masters of more musical instruments and must
cal gems and give more complete and attractive
entertainments than any troupe travelling.
Among the instruments are the table and bow
ed either and melophon.
These entertainments promise to be the best
we have had in Ottawa for many a day,
Reserved seats for sale at O'Kanes, at - cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

The compliments Of Pratt, Ladies' Bazaar to the
ladies Of Ottawa and vicinity, and a cordial inyi-
'atio0 Is extended, 10 call and examine the large
and elegant stock Of millinery, consisting Of the
most popular style, III the market, selected per
sonally By Ms. Pratt, for the benefit Of her many
lady patron-. All IL, imported style, for suits,
dinner, evening and bridal .oilets jus. received
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

H. Walthcr has the same old watch yet, what
the xxx trash oyster or wet grocery dealer soutl
Of the Court House talks about in the last week.
RplJi,a., and if you or any of your friends want
to see it free of charge, just call at Walther.
Standard OYSTER House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15
.JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all kinds Job Work, in the VI"
rious styles eli the not surpassed in this Section
and we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in
this Mne to give CALL By the udicious and liberal use
Of priaters Ink many mans fortuneh been made and
the aeld is still open. Try 1t.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

PIGEON SHooT.--W. X Stewart has prepared
all the details for another shooting match Tor this
Saturday, at the same place, east OF the Cush'
man residence
Pigeons will De shot from spring traps, the
rules of the Chicago Sportsmen's Association gov
cruing Prizes are offered for the best rifle and
revolver shooting; rifle distance, 40 rods pistols
90 yards. The show opens at lOA. VI. and vii
close whenever the performers get enough Of it
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

We Ike to see boys industrious. On Thurs.
day last, having business at the telegraph
office at the Rock Island railroad depot at eleven
o'clock ut night imagine our establishment when
q boy lodged out from around a corner with a
on his arm and saluted Us with the familiar an.
nounccment apples
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

Two car Loads 81 ladies and gents trunks ~
c.iy,d Al NJ. Sticf,l Il Co.'S White Corner, which
has been selected with care, and will be sold d.
I,,, ,,rir..at ;THE CLOTHING BAZN,I.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

GONE EAsT-Andrcw Lynch, Of the firm Of
Lynch, Beatty " O'Kane, has gone east on his
'cmi.annual tour after new goods, to be gone
three or four weeks During his absence he VIII
purchase a very heavy assortment Of such goods
as are usually kept by this house. llecXpects to
buy at reasonable rates, and bc thus enabled Ia
sell at lower prices than ever. Look out for the
new spring goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

BABY CARRIAGEs.--Among the signs Of spring
We note baby carriages in the streets, with gen
uinc babies in them. As babies will happen
even in the best regulated families, carriage
must be provided for them. lfyou want sich,
We refer to carriages, go to Russcll's.
Rcad Russells new adj.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

The xxx gentleman can call IL. Walthcr hI"a'-
ed liar or fool, bat those are something's Nalthcr
leaves for thr rxx gentleman To do Go I,
walthcr- for your nice. fresh oysters lemons
orange. aud candies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

Services will be held at the Episcopal Church,
during Lent, rs follows: Wednesday evenings
at 100 o'clock, Friday mornings at 10 o'clock,
and saturday afternoons at { o'clock. During
Passion Week both morning and evening ser.
vice. will be hold, with sermon in the eycning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

Police MAGrsTRATE.-The many friends of
Capt. G. W. Spencer will remember that that
gentleman is candidate for the Office of police
magistrate, and that he runs without regard to
party or its influences, and should receive hand
some vote. So say MANY CITIZENS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

THE CoScERT.-Remember the grand concert
at the Opera House ON Wednesday evening OF
the coming week, by the renowned Madame An
ma Bishop and her troupe Of talented artists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15
w. II. HULL.

The Chickering Piano is now sold at lower
prices than any other frst-class piano, An ele-
giant piano, with carved legs, is now sold at $40,
old price 1918. 4 written warranty from the
factory for five years comes with every piano.
We have the leading styles always on hand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15

SETTLE Ur.-Gridcy Il Perkins are about to
wind up business and desire to settle up al! out
standing affairs. Persons owing this firm are
requested Ia come in at once and square accounts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-15


Mr.. Hugh j. Gillen, successor to the we'll
known and ever popular firm of Rcddicl Il Gllen,
is determined to spare no efforts to keep up the
splendid reputation of the old house He has
just been receiving and opening Il magnificent
assortment of new goods, all specially adapted to
the spring trade. Having selected this heavy
stock HIMSELF he knows that every article
every piece of goods is reliable and that his Gus
TONERS Will not have cause to complain frola dis
appointment in not finding the goods to meet
the warranty. He has every desirable grade, and
every grade comprises the very best goods of its
kind that Is manufactured in this country OF i'm
ported.
The new stock is very heavy, filling ap the
shelves and counters and almost every available
corner of the store
The department of
MUsLINs,
Bleached and unbleachcd, is very large, and com
prises almost everything one could think of in
this line, and also full assortment of table linens
napkins fowls and, in short, everything that car
be named under this head
DRESS GOODS.
This departments very full for the season, and
embraces all that can desired in the way of al
pacas-pure mohair and silk finish, silks-plain
fancy, black, and in fact all colors and shades
and various prices according to the quality. Or
these goods great inducements are offered, as the
line is rather fun and it is desirable to reduce tho
stock somewhat.
PRINTS.
! large portion Of the store gives place tc
prints. In this line, Mr.. Gilen has the largcs,
stock in the city, as well rs the best variety and
the finest goods 1t is full in every particular
embracing every variety that is made, and
all shades and patterns, and at prices so reason
ably low that there is no room for grumbling.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
| Here we find another very fall stock of good.
in the line of gloves and hosiery. Mr.. Gillen i,
prepared to fit you with any kind of glove at an,
price and quality according to the price, and a
a moments notice He sells good kid gloves n
low as 81 per pair, and Alexander white kids a
only $50 per pair. Just think of that.
CLOTHS,
At Gillcn's you will find the largest and hes
variety of cloths for men and boys in Ottawa ano
Mt very greatly reduced prices,
SiIAWLS.
| This line is also full and embraces many new
and pretty figures, and is department quite
attractive to ladies.
GROCERIES.
| This departments not behind any other in tn,
store. 1t is very fun and comprised of the mos
reliable quality Of groceries 1t consists of every
thing that properly belongs exclusively t.
groceries, and every article can be safely depend
cd upon.
| A delivery wagon is always on hand to delive
all purchases made at Hugh Gillcn's to all part
of the city free Of charge. In conclusion we nd
wise the public who need any article in the line
above specified or anything else in the line of
tirst-cass dress goods or dry goods store, or il
groceries, to by all means pay Mr.. Gilen viSi
at his very large store, east Of the Court House
in Rcddicks brick block, being the old stand o
Reddck & Gillcn.