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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Music FOR CHICAGO-lt is gratifying to know
that some of our citizens arc waking up to the
importance of the Chicago musical jubilee. A
party are rchcarsing every few evenings at
Thornton's Thornton works a jcwsharp with
considerable accuracy; Bclrosc on bass viol is
simply DREADFUL Hank Lclcr, as first voinist,
has no equals since Ole Bull got married; Jimmy
Hammond, as II song and dance man, is capable
of making most Others in the same profession
sick" and this isn't saying much for him either.
They are to go to Chicago by canal boat, so as to
eude the citizens of Chicago, who will be at the
depot there to receive them in force, (police
force) They will dine at the most popular free
lunch houses in the city and sleep in the Gala
boose They prefer the latter to the Sherman
House for prudential reasons. People often have
their diamonds, jewels, Sc, stolen at the Sher-
man and other big hotels while at the calaboose
they and their diamonds, jewels and other pre-
cious stones will be safe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

A colored boy has carried off the prize OLA
cadetship at West point, in Norfolk, Va, The
appointment was decided by a competitive ex
animation. He had nineteen competitors OF
whom fifteen were white, and his success is
the more striking from the fact that he was
born in slavery. and has had but five years
schooling. Two of the colored congressman
of Maryland have given thier cadet appoint
ments To a white youth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

MARRIAGE-The Kansas City Times, of the
4th inst, pays Mr.. and Mrs. Altman who were
recently married in Ottawa, a very handsome
compliment Mr.. A. is Secretary and Treasurer
of the Kansas Stock Yard Company and Mrs. A
was, until few weeks ago, Miss Eta Dickcy
only daughter of Jesse Dickey, of this city, lady
of rare personal beauty and sweetness of dispo
sition. The couple have our best wishes for con.
tinued happiness
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

The Court in New York City, before which
George Francis Train has been on trial for
several weeks on the question of his insanity,
has decided him to be insane and ordered his
commitment to an insane asylum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

JUNE RACEs-An effort is being made to get
up trotting and running exhibition, to last two
or three days, at the Fair Grounds, to come of
towards the latter part OF June. If the owners
Of fast stock, admirers Of the spirits Of the turf
and those citizens who would like to see the
town filled up with strangers for short season,
will take hold in earnest the June races will be
a success. The executive committee of the LG
Sale county society will have session on Sat.
urday the 3lst, TO receive propositions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

ACADEMY OF NATURAL ScIENCEs.-Thc gentle
men Mt the head Of this establishment have been
very industrious Of late in getting the large col
lections of stuffed birds, &C. in proper shape for
public inspection. The rooms wherein these
specimens are kept are in the Sd story of Chce-
ver's Block, and are free to all. Call on d. S.
Ebersol, the secretary, for the keys at the store
of Ebersol & Krouse, on Main street.
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To HoRsENEN.-It should bc understood that
McsSr-. Jacobs ~ Crum, who have leased the
Fair Grounds are Obliged TO pay well therefor,
and are compelled To Keep the track in order.
Those who drive or work horse, on tie track
should hereafter pay something for the privilege
They sell season tickets, which will cnttle the
holder to drive when The track is ~ Ia be used,
and viii cntitlc the holder to admission at any
time except during fair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

ANOTHER OLD SETTLER-Michacl O'Connor,
one of the earliest settlers Of La Sale county,
died at his home in Deer Park, on Monday last
after a lingering illness. Mr.. OConnor was a
man of remarkable gcntleness Of disposition and
of the most exact integrity. His word was as
good as gold. He was true friend to those
whom he loved and kind and generous neigh
Dor, and his death is sincerely mourned by 4
large circle Of friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

LusUs NATtRAE-Mr. ID. ). Ebers0l, Secretary
of the Academy Of NaturalScenccs, exhibited to
us on Yesterday little chicken dead, and pre-.
served in alcohol, having four perfect legs and
four perfect wings, the rest of the bird being ap-
parently in the usual form. deposit case Is kept
here, under lock and key, where any one having a
curiosity which he may wish to exhibit, can place
it and be assured of its safety. Articles will be
received at any time and labeled and locked up,
where they may be viewed through glass doors,
and will be promptly delivered TO the owner on
demand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

The first thing little girl, II years old,
whose mother was shot by her father in Nal
den, Mass, las: week, did, was to take up the
gun which the murderer had thrown down,
and cut q notch in the stock, so that she
might identify it when called on to testify.
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Go to II, p. Clark's for Painting, III Main st

HusKING CoRS.-There is yet some corn to he
husked at different places in La Sale county
We saw youth on Saturday evening last with
corn silks and hurs on his coat sleeve, and nub
bins in his pockets. He had been shocking corn
down at Buffalo Rock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
County Fair.

There will be n meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the La Sale County Agricultural Boart
at the Court House in Ottawa on Saturday, Ma,
31st, 1878, at 2 O'Clock p VI.
1t is desired that there shall be full attend
ance, and every member of said committee should
be present. rs business of importance is to be
transacted relative to the next County Fair
VIM j. NELLY, President.
O. n HonE Secretary
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

HAIL SToRM.-A very severe hail storm ragged
southeast of Ottawa on Monday last For miles
scarcely window light was left in any house, on
the side towards the storm. The hail stones
were reported as being as large wanuts. The
most damage was done in strip ten miles
wide, the centre being nearly seven miles from
This CITY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

A Times reporter who, last Sunday, entered
Trinity Church, at Chicago, to report the ser.
mon, was peremptorily ordered by the rector,
Dr.. Sullivan, to leave, which he did.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Our ncighbors at Stroator have made arrange
mcnts for races to come off at that city on the
9TH, 9th and It'll Of June, for purses amounting
to over $500 The large trotting prize alone is
5000 The best horses In the state will be there
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
Don't buy an organ from pcddIer.

OLD SETTLERS MEETING.-A. ". Ebcrsol, Esq.,
Secretary of the Old Settlers Society, requests
US to state that the 9Th annual business meeting
Of said society will be held at The Court House
in Ottawa on the 3lst inst, Zone week from to-
day. proposition has been made to hold the
annual picnic this year on the county fair
grounds and full meeting is desired to consider
the matter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

A sharp fellow drove up not far from Henry
Walthcr's, the other day, and hitched his team
That is he tied one end of the hitching strap to
the post and left the otker dangling in the mud
The team supposlng they were hitched did not
try to run away.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
HIP. CLARK. Grainer and Paperer.

Ed. Drew, Esq. has gone 10 sun up on busi-
ness. If the sun should hereafter show a new
and marvellous spot upon his face, our readers
will know the cause. They'll understand who
Drew that spot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

The editor, Of the RpVjlioUa remarkably weak
on geography, or else geography is too simple a
subject to engro-s their gigantic ntellects, as it
were. They locate Corinne, Utah, in Colorado.
See Pee W., of the I'D, ON the pig question:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

PER-oNlL-Henry +. Miller and lady left the
city on Wednesday last on an extended pleasure
tour east 20 be gone some several months.
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Go to al Main street for Painting.

We were amused at Lauderbacks free concert
the other morning. His singing was enough to
have drawn tears from the eyes famished tiger.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

In called meeting of the Oranges present a
the La Sale County Farmers Association it wa
resolved to call county meeting for unanimou
action, to be held on the Sd Saturday afternoon
of June, at the Court House at Ottawa, at
o'clock r. N. None but Oranges will be admitted
H. L. BRowN, NJ,
II. V. WINSTON, NJ,
Peru Grange, No. $50.
B. A. BIGELow, L.,
T. A. PORTER, NJ,
Grand Ridge, No. 2S7.
AUSTIN SMITH, NJ.
u. s. PORTER, o.,
Triumph Grange, No. 1873.
j.. j. MARSH,
Sec. Homeguard G., No. 157.
II. d. HICKoCK,
Sec. Troy Grove g., No. 1873.
URIAs MYERS, L.,
WIN. WILKINS, 81,
Dimmick Centre g., 267
TALMAN LIBBY, NJ,
South Ottawa Grange.
GEORGE A. BoswoRTH,
Pomona g.. No. 203
&. DoMINY, Deputy.
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The question ii when will the council order
the hole dug up from whence came that gas
lamp post, on the west side: As a matter Of
economy Il might De utilized as section Of
sewer pipe!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Though Esquire Graham has been peacefully at
rest in the grave for some months, we observe
that people are still being arrested for various
crimes and misdemcanors and required to appear
before him for trial Maybe the new Police
Magistrate can explain?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
Parlor Grand organs at Ford's, III Main st.

1t is sad, but we take his word for it, truth
that our good natured and efficient street com.
missioner Ia. a mud puddle in his head.
This is how It came to get in his head.
A citizen met him on Thursday morning
and said: Say, Mr. Street Commissioner, there
is an Internal big mud puddle in front Of my
door" Yes" replied the Commissioner " Yes,
Mr.. Perkins, and have it in my head"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

We never knew the use Of curled ta.', on pigs.
They are designed as hooks to hang ne pig up
by when dressing him
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

All orders for painting papsring or granting
promptly filled when ieE, ST NJ. III Main street
bv II. T. Clark
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Towards morning the mproviscd couches out
of the cushions of their seats partly sitting and
reclining, resting their heads against the sharp
corners OF the car panels, their dreams were few
and not sweet and the amount of sleep was dit
to- Warren R. got hungry and bawled for crack
crs and cheese, and every few minutes recited
piece of rhyme about wanting to be put in his
little bed" and frequently told the conductor
that There is no place like home
After an interminable time they all arrived
safely here.
Why they should have been kept in that lear
from to 9 o'clock A. NJ. when there was no need
of it. is the conundrum?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Wall paper neatly and quickly hung by II.
Clark, Ill Main ST. ..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
StreatOr Races.

Houses, inside or outside, painted by H. P
Clark Ill Main street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
HIP Clark. kalsominer, III Main street.

The largest and best variety Of sheet music in
the city At the Academy Of Music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

Painting and granting neatly done by II. P
I.u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24

HIP. Clark. painter, glai,er and grsiner.
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HOME MATTERS.
A Disagreeable r. r. Accident.
A Dozen Ladies and Gentlemen are Instantly
Detained all Night at Dayton.

| Thursday evening last will long be rcmcm-
bered here rs one of more than unusual damp
ness About six O'clock in the evening dunner-
,sstter cloud burst over the city. 1t was hun-
derny sight cetter than any cloud that has lately
been around here. beautiful phenomenon ac-
companied the enormous fall Of rain. The sun
shone through the falling torrent, coloring the
back ground and even the heavens all AROUND,
with deep yellow The rain soon turned the
streets into roaring streams, and the creeks were
turned almost instantaneously into little rivers.
The bridges along the Fox River Railroad were
soon rendered dangerous, and the embankineht
and filing under the track IN many places
washed away. The evening accommodation
train was delayed at Dayton, being held while
the necessary repairs could be made. A force Of
20 men went to work upon the damaged railroad
line. and by two o'clock in the morning the road
was in running order. Operator McGinnis tele-
graphed the fact to Aurora and Dayton, but
somehow DAYTON could not be found. All efforts
to "call" Dayton being disgusting failures, "Ot-
tawa," in tclegraphic parlance, lied to" Dayton"
calling him Il nice fellow, an ornament to the
line and credit to the United States! That
failing, Ottawa swore at Dayton, and "cussed
him till all was blue" but without getting re-
ply Dayton was evidently asleep. About SIX
O'Clock this morning the boy walked up and told
the conductor to proceed" The ladies and
gentlemen in the car all night rcsOrted to the
usual modes of keeping awake. AT hrst they
laughed and joked, and this becoming tedious,
the women said, "Oh! my, this is too bad while
the men said, 49, it all, anyhow! What
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-05-24
Decoration Day

G. II. Hook, Secretary.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24
Boots and Shoes of every
description cheaper than
ever at Smedley's, below
LIST National Bank.
NOTES HERE AND THERE

Ice an inch thick, formed in the cutters
Wednesday night and did not thaw on
Thursday in the shade.
The Guyer clique organ don't believe
that slavery is abolished or the rebellion
put down, and it is harping on these two
old dead-and gone issues in order to save
the Guyer ticket from defeat
This evening there will be one of those
delightful sociables in the Baptist Church
lecture rooms, to which all are invited.
The ladies ofthat society contriye to make
their parties interesting and lively.
Mr.. T. g. Martindale, conductor oulthe
Western Union railroad, has returned
from the national convention of railroad
conductors recently held in Boston and
made his first trip to this city yesterday.
I A meeting of the stockholders of the
Rock Island, Alton Il ST. Louis railroad i,
called for the 9th Of November 1t viii
be- held in the Office of the Rockford Rocl
Island 4 st. Louis railroad in this city
We regret to learn that Morrison Fran
els, Esq, of Andover, is very low and no
expected to live long. He has for SOM
years been afflicted with disease Of tn
throat, and is now confined to his house
suffering very much and barely able t
breathe.
A lumber raft containing over 2,25O,00
feet of choice stuff was landed at our leve
to-day, by the Str. James Means 1t is frou
the Chippewa, owned by the company 0
which Gov Pound is president. Part G
it is sold to Mr. Rich, of Geneseo, some t.
other parties, and some unsold
Tho Republican managers in Wiscon
sin are Fastening to nominate, OH thei
local tickets, men whom they may ca
farmers and Grangers." The Republ
can managers in Iowa are beginning I
discover, with some amazement, that Ii
worst beaten of their local tickets wei
composed of just such farmers and Graz
gers.
The New York World thinks that ii
election Of William Allen governor Of Oh
is the harbinger of the long deferred du
of hope for the Democratic party. tn
New York Times thinks it is the most f
vorable thing to the fortunes of Republ
canism that could have been desired. Or
or the other must be wrong. But there
nothing in the history of the past twel'
years 10 indicate that it is the Times whic
Is mistaken.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24
Big Schemes.

If all the schemes for the enlargement
of the federal authority that are now being
energetically urged should be adopted, We
shall have government as magnificent as
could be Observation-Disclosures its other attri-
butes would be. These schemes are
|. Government purchase and control of
the telegraph. .
the railroads.
3. Establishment of post office banks
4. Government control of education.
Two of these schemes, the purchase and
control of the telegraph lines and the es-
adjustment of post Office banks, are urged
by cabinet Officer, the postmaster gen
eral; the purchase and control OF the rail
roads is urged by Hon. Amasa Walker
and the scheme Of government education
is favored by New England members OF
congress. All Of them will be brought
forward next winter at Washington. II
they should be adopted, there would be
wanting nothing but a national gendar
merle scattered through the land on police
duty, to make the republic as gorgeous ant
brilliant as the French empire was just be
/ fore il fell.-.St. louis Republican,
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24

This is Charles Reade's description Oh
the heroine of his novel called "A Simple
tom"
Rosa Lusignan was dark but dazzling
beauty, with coal black hair and glorious
dark eyes, that seemed to beam with soul
all day long her eyebrows black straight
ish, and rather thick, would have been
majestic and rather severe had the other
features followed suit but her black ,l brows
were succeeded by long silky lashes; a
sweet oval face, two pouting lips studded
with ivory, and an exquisite, chm. as feeble
as any man could desire in the partner of
his bosom. Person straight, elastic, and
rather tail. Mind, nineteen. Accom-
plishments, numerous. A poor French
scholar, a worse German, worse English /;
an admirable dancer, an inaccurate must
clan, a good rider, bad draughts-woman 4;
a bad hair-dresser at the mercy OF her
maid, hot theologian, knowing nothing
sorry accountant, no housekeeper, no
seamstress, a fair embroideress, capital
geographer, and no cook.
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The Registry.

On Tuesday, the l4th inst, the Boards
of Registry in the several townships met
and made registry of voters for the com
ing county election. They will meet again
next Tuesday 1.-THE 2sth) to correct ana re-
wise their work, and also to register such
additional voters as may offer, with proper
evidence of their right to register .,
In cities the sessions are required to hold
two days. The Boards for this township
are as follows
First Ward-Jacob Norris, Jacob Vol
lenhaupt, S. F. Cook. Voting place at the
Hose House. De-.
Second Ward-W. II. Lundy, >; Ross
Mills, Robert Kehler. Voting place at
the Court House. ~. II.
Third Ward-Wm. f: Errett,, John
Albrecht. C. B. Knox. Voting place at
Hose House NJ,
Fourth Ward-Jacob Dodge, John Zieg-
Ter, S. w. McMaster. Voting place at
Hose House. d
Fifth ard-George Lamont, r. B.
TAYLOR, VIM. B. Petit. Voting place al
Hose House,
These Boards met on the l4th and 10TH
inst, and the following is the registry tol
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24

Our WEEKLY.-THE WEEKLY Rock
ISLAND ARGUS is published to-day, and
contains forty-eight columns Of closely
printed matter, in our new aud clear type,
thirty-two columns of which are choice
reading matter, comprising full, complete
and carefully compiled news of the week,
local state, and national also sound polit
zeal articles Of general interest, and the
very latest market reports. the whole
making one of the best and most readable
papers in the United States Ii can be
had az Willmans news stand, in the pos
office. or at THE ARGUS counting room
opposite the post office, in wrappers ready
for mailing. Price FIVE cents each.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24
Or. eo-T1 LIE yTscE's g-TTERs.

WARE & SCHMITZ, Proprietors, 3 and 5 Granite
St. Philadelphia. Pa For sale in Rock Island by
Smith & Bonney.
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Mems, Boys and Youths
Kip and Calf Boots very
cheap at Smedley's.
Repudiates the Scheme

When the central ring people were get
ting signers to their petitions to abolish
township organization, Mr. VIM. 5. Thomas,
of Carbon Cliff, formerly Supervisor from
Hampton, happened into the County Clerk 5
office and was asked to sign He did so,
but since we have published the names OF
all tie signers and the matter has been
discussed and considered more carefully,
he repudiates the central clique scheme
and will stand by the present system. We
received the following letter from him this
morning:
CARBON CLIFF, ILL.,, Oct q, 1873.
To the Editor Of The Argus
SRI noticed III your issue Of last
evening. my name among those who had
petitioned for an election to determine
whether we should continue our present
Township organization, or return To County
Commissioners. That is correctI put it
there: but at the time had given the sub
iect hardly a thought, and signed the peti-
ton, no doubt as many others did, without
! feeling any particular interest, presuming
the people would determine at the polls
which form of County government they
preferred. On more mature reflection
am satisfied it Is best to retain our present
Township organization. From past exper-
fence think it is not well to coRcentrat
po,oer. 1t has a tendency to form Rings
and a Court House ring would, in III,
opinion, be much more expensive to tn
County than a Board of Supervisors
Yours. etc., VIM S THOMAS.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-10-24
CHAPPED HANDS.

In healthy condition the skin is kept
supple by an oily secretion, which answers
the same purpose as oihng leather. Dur
ing warm weather this secretion, in com
mon with all the other secretions OF the
skin, is more abundant thanin cold. Ahen
it is insufficient the skin becomes dry and
harsh and on those parts of the body
where the skin is thick and subject 70
motion as on the hands, it readily cracks
or assures. The amount of this secretion
is so much reduced in cold weather that
the frequent washing Of the hands with
soap causes them to chap readily, and this
the more certainly If the soap is not wash
ed of. The alkaG in soap is usually in ex-
cess, and this combines with the oily Sc
erection, and so deprives the skin of its nat
ural lubricator. To prevent the hands
from ehapping, then, be careful to wash
all soap from them thoroughly in clear
water. This will ordinarily suffice; but, i
not, it will be necessary to make good the
removed oil by using KENNEDY'S SALT
RHEUM OINTMENT, sure cure for al
skin diseases of whatever name or nature
PRICE so CENTS. Sold by druggists
SIdly