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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

DRAMATIC ENTERTAlNMEST.-The dramatic
perform nee, under the auspices OF the II Nasonc
fraternity of this city, which We mentioned q
week or two sgo as being in preparation, will
be given at the Opera House on Tuesday eve
ming the l4th inst The play selected is The
Carpenter Of Rouen," play which, . fsw years
ago, had All immense run in the Eastern thea
tres, and IA one OF the finest ever written. II is
tull Of striking situations and thrilling scenes,
ind sbounds in choice and anmating bits Of
uusr+' amHng which the "Msr.sillaiss" is not
he least notable, which will Re produced with
full chorus. Tbs best Ot;a "a talent, both
rsmatis and musical, Is eng ed in the piece,
hich will be brought out in better style than
y play ever attempted in this city, with new
.hery, new appoinrme.tr,ss&c. It is sufficient
mention that G.. J. Burgess is the stage man.
'r and DR.. Il. S. Hobert musical director, and
ong those to whom parts are assigned are
ssrs. Burgess, Hobert, Goodridge, Kendall,
*, Hull, Perkins. Ia. Smith, Mrs. Arm.
ng, Miss Farnsworh, Miss Mcpherson, &c.
proceeds are to be expended in furnishing
aew lodge room.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

CANINE-ZOoTIC.-Ws are Informed that the
dogs are suffering severely from zootic. The
synpsoms sre exactly tho same as those OF the
same dissaso among horses, but with more fatal
results. There are ssvsral pseks Of fox hound.
owned BY different parties in tho county. This
breed of dogs seem more susceptible to sAs ma!..
dy than common surs, aud good many have
died. in splte Of oil the care that cosld BE- given
them The disease has been particularly violent
with the packs owned by the PARIS. 10. L.
Armstrong and Others. This will Be good news
TO foxes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

DEEDs.-The Recorder, Mr.. Bernhard, informs
US that he has received for record since the be.
ginning Of his term Of Office, on the first Mon
day in December last, over 800 deeds and other
instruments Of record. The average il about 20
per week. How he manages to keep up with
the recording and write enough of deutsch
hisroslyphics to fill his Newspaper every week
We cAnno. tell, unless he works in bis sleep He
may work in his sleep, but mussa't sleep in his
work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

The Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society
have been notified tina: Weadsll Phillip, Cannot
lecture In Ottawa on the l5th inst, bnt that te
will positively cons about the 1st Of February
and deliver his lecture on Dariel o Jonnell,
The Society have engaged Rev. J. NJ. Stu,ts.
want FOR lecture on the evening of the 18th iust
At the Opera House Subject; "Charlss Dick.
sas, the novelist Admission to the lover hall,
81 cents; 70 gallery, 25 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

PERsoNALs.-Ben. NJ. Armstrong, Esq, who
has for some time been roaming around on the
wild prairies of Southeastern Kansas, has been
about in this vicinity, accompanied by his wife,
visiting relations and friends. As he still re
tans his scalp and looks we'll. it 10 safe 10 pre-.
sumo that he lives on amiable terms with tho
aborigines of the plains.
Hon. B. Z. Cook was in town yesterday shsk-
ing hands and exchanging friendly greetings
with his old neighbors.
Hon. G. W. Armstrong called upon us yestsr.
day. He is preparing to 20 to Springfield next
week, to resume his place in the legislature.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

AN AcCIDENr.-On Thursday last, little
boy, son Of Mr.. Meyer, the tabacconist, was
playing at The rsviae west of the side ou., when
hs isll down from the bank upon the rocks and
ice below, and was rendered for long time in.
sensible, but mir.eulously no bones were broken,
though he fell distance of nearly twenty feet I!
His elder sister, who witnessed the accident,
nearly lost her reason from fright, aud it is be-.
lievsd would have become permanently insane,
had net her brother began to recover. He is
now slowly getting better.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

CAR NUlsANcR-On Thursdsy evening last,
. coal ear Wa backed down and left over the
ersssias~a Ne north side Of Madison street. 1t
rsnsinsd shsrs for over ten minutes. Rain was
pouring dswa at The time and the middle of the
street vas filled with sAOw.slush and water
ankle deep. Whom the cars were uncouplsd
several lsdiss snd gentlemen were obliged to
tura Gus isto The middle Of the street. as did all
who hsd sscasios. - pass them for ten minutes or
% sfssswssds. This is the most aayrAnt violation
OF shs cns.pasy's rules that We have seen on the
c., B. 4 O read. .s tbs man who uncouplsd the
ear ssv ths' it w.s On the crossing and that pso
pie sn either eide were waiting for it 90 be MOI,
ed, vhiie others w..a wading around it in the
elush in .hs street..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
NUMBER 90.

NEW YEARS BALI.-The ball at Sehaffer's
HALL for the benefit of tie German Benevolent
Society, was success. There were present 112
couples The supper was more than good, and
the music 40 better ash goo,." The expenses
were SllL5o, "ud the gross receipts 1924 30,
leaving handsome c.sh balance in favor of the
society of S117iG
In behalf OF the Society, We are requested to
return their greatful acknowledgement to the
public for their generous patronage on this and
other occ asons.
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SPACi
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Transient advertising in all be paid strictly Ia
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nen before the expiration OF the contract will be
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dissolution and o.he c.ed with their regu
ksr business,
Loch. notices. Gfte'l cents per 14
~ H. no case will ,ne'e term. De departed fro-l.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.-Ths sermon at the
Episcopal Church on Sunday A. N. next will be
appropriate to the opening Of the now year. The
collection will be added to the fund for. the pay.
mont Of the interest on the church debt soon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
WHY NOT!

Go at once to Gay & Porter's and leave your
orders for the carriage or buggy you intand pur.
chasing the coming season. BY doing SO you
will give them ample time 70 build one just to
your notion in every particular, and by giving
them from three 70 six months you will have
much better job than if gotten up in hurry.
They are now putting up some as fne work as
can be found in any city east or west Gu and
aee them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
A Novel Enterprise.
We copy the following from tho Ottawa Re.
publican Of Dec. Goth ult,:

We copy the following from tho Ottawa Re.
publican Of Dec. 26th ult.:
For the purpose Of making himself better
known. soea after locating in Ottows, in July
1871, Dr. Bresse conceived the idea of delivering
series OF lectures in this city, with what sue.
cess the public are already aware. The follow.
ing winter hs concluded to repeat the lectures
IN various parts of this county. but, i. being
difficult 70 carry about the needed apparatus for
illustration, they we're soon dropped Al the
present winter approached the Doctor formed
the plan OF giving q series OF moral lectures
thfoughous the county Of La Sslle, Whenever .
community Of sufficient size and lnelligenos
could be found to make it rsnumerativ. 30 to d.
his intention being to make himself known,
make friends, and add to his income. Accord.
ihgly hs has chosen tho attractive saojscts Of
H0ah," (lndsr which he discusses largely
| "hints tor tho mutual benefit Of parents and
children, "Row to choose q wife, Conduct
Courtship," 60, &c) "Grit, or Youny A,ne7tea,"
(touehing upon the ''ieading characterization" Of
the Anerio,u, and commanding or denousoinx,
- occasion may demand and "Chrity, ieousid.
cred iren common standpoint" and leading
to greater spirit Of federation upon the part
OF "ChristiAns' aud the "world' towards each
otheR)
He has already delivered tho lectures in Fall
River "Ceuter School House, Nor way and Farm
Ridge He bas appointments for Tonica, Sheri.
daa sHd ether places, and has entered into an
agreement for their delivery, toward the close Of
| the winter, in Ottawa, under the supervision Of
some Sunday school or benevolent association.
These who have heard tho lectures speak very
highly Of them =. being intensely original, high.
ly entertaining aud strictly moral. To the read.
ere Of the Rspa hlicnn We say II the Dr. comes
within your rsseb, 60 and hear him. It will
pay yen we'll TO 90 30. -'
The Doctor informs ~ that no has made ar.
raugenslts 70 give the lectures in Aurora aud
o'hsr ssishboring towns, and will finally deliver
| them in Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BLUB SEAL"-Those famous cigars made by
Smith 4 Rising arc the smokers delight and
everywhere popular. They are ordered exteu.
sivsy from oil parts Of the state, aud are one Of
the finest cissrs, without exception, made in the
country. Send your orders to Smith u Rising
for tho "Bus Seal and you will be satisfi ed of
the psculia. excellence Of this cigar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BURsLARr-About two weeks ago i, is chsrg.
ed against ono Clark, that he burglarized the
premises Of Mr.. John Devine, at Earlville, and
took, stole, rsbbed aud otherwise intcrfered with
some chickens in hon.roost belonging to said
Devine N. T. Moloney, Esq, went up from
Ottawa on Thursday to prosecute tho case for
the comp plsinsnt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

desire to return thanks to tho public for tho
most liberal patronage which they havs bestow.
ed upon ne during the past Jes-, and hspn to
receive share oi it during The coming ysArs, in
return for which shall give ~ good goods for
as little money as any house in ths city
rsmsiS, yosrs, stc., II. WsLrHRR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

The Mason Hsmlin Organs are the best and
cheapest i'll the market and fully % per cent.
cheaper than any other. A 5 stop organ, nt,ln.
ing viola, dap son, melodia, flute and vox hu
mana, in elegant walnut case, is sold ut SIPS.
Only one price--no discounts. complete stock
at Simon Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BLUE SEAI.-Smith u Rising, after a rest of
. year, have resumed the manufacture of their
famous Blue Seal cigar, brand that was known
and universally popular in the northwest. This
cigar is made of the choicest tobacco, possessing
most delicate flavor. They are now prepared
to M 'nufscture this brand exclusively and make
/, even better than ever
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

10 RENT.-The large room IN the third story
OF the building occupied by Abe. Alssbu uler, ut
the corner OF Main and Ia Sale streets, is for
rent on easy terms. Enquire Of Abe. Alschuler,
at his Clothing Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

ToSYI LODGE No. 800, l. o. o. F-There
will be public installation Of the officers elect
of hsyodng and snte,prising lodge on the eve.
ming of Monday. 5anu.ry 9Th, 1873, at "Odd
Fellow Hail." in Rsddick's block. All are re-.
spsctfully invited to attend. The exercises viii
commence at o'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BLUE SEAL.-John Lomassey, of Strestor, and
+. j. Maxwell. of Poatise, were in town yester.
day morning stocking Up with cigars for their
several places Of business. The "Blue Seal"
vt Smith Il Rising's, seemed to b their favorite.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

THANKs-I take this method Of return in <
thanks to my numerous friends and the public
generally for their liberal patronage during the
past year, and shall try to merit similar favors
in future. J. L. PIERGUE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BAD ROoFs-Ths late rain storm upon the
recent snow tested the soandn.ss of roofs every.
where. Goods and furniture were damaged in
many buildings Among those who suffered
loss to goods in this way are VIM. Trabing,
clothing, Mrs. Morris. millinery, Jacob Mooney,
clothing, and some others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
New Year.

The year 1873 was ushered in with the usual
merry mskings on New Years owe; tho all nigh,
ball. the firing Of guns at midnight, and the
morning greeslngs of "Rappy New Year. be.
tween friends and neighBors. During the d.,
gentlemen called spon their lady aequaintances
AZ rule. fewer houses were open than usual o..
the 1st Of January, and a commendable feature
was observed In the absence of wine and strong
liquors At most places. As consequence th.
callers wound up the day with cool heads and
walked up on the following morning without
headaches and nervoasn sness
The slsishing being good many improved the
opportunity u glide ever the Rlit..,.s sus " ,u
slsiyhs to the music Of the CHING bslls. Every
manner Of sleigh. sled, jumper or other eontrsp.
tion that could be improvised was brought into
reQuisition.
In the evening q violent rain put On end TO
the sleighing. and many parties were ssught out
OF town on bare ground. A slsigh load of young.
sters was vicsimized in this way: They went
up to Marseilles in the afternoon and had to
come back on the cars next morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

CHRISTMAS TRRE.-Ths Sunday School of the
Episcopal Church had their Christmas Tree and
annual Christmas Festival on Monday evening,
in the bssemert Of the UnivsrsaIist church. The
room was filled with children, teachers, parent.
and other spectators, and the occasion was one
of much innocent snjoymen The exercises
consisted of appropriate prayer, saying tho crsed
singing CAROLS an address BY the pastor, distri.
button of gifts from the Christmas Tree and 70.
frsshmsnts. closing with the bsnsdiction. Prss.
snts Of more or less value were nsds to all the
children, aAd BY the children to their tsaohers
and to the superintendent Of the school, Th Q
rector also came ia for several hsndsome pres.
ents his wife for beautiful China set, a jewel
case from her class, and other presents; and DR..
Hobsrt, ss A appreciation of his services ~ q
member OF The choir, was the recipient of
beautiful silver tea act.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

To RENr.-The building on the east side of
the court house square, now occupied by Mrs.
Brower's Academy Of Music. will DO for rent on
AMI after the 10Th Of February next. Enquire
OF A. W. Cavalry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BOTTOM OuT.-Not the river bottom, but on
the prices Of furs aud winter goods. l will sell
after the lat day Of January all my winter
goods. such - gloves, caps and h,ts, at New
York cost. &C. PRrscorr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

On Christmas day the Rev. j. L. st eele. rector
Of Christ Church in this city, received to the ho.
ly communion Rev. s. NJ. Striok, Of the Uaiver.
salst Church, upon his renunciation Of sheir
ministry aad communion. Mr.. Steele has added
to his happiness BY presenting him to tho Bish.
op Of tho diocese as . candidate for holy orders.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

sENr'-A large brick bu,ldins-s.ore
Ar and convenient rooms up.sta,rs. Store
with gas, water and good shsw win.
Mrs. G. H. ScHNElpEn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Ppf NEW YEAR. Henry Wal,hcr desires
return his thanks to the public, through
REE TRADER, and to gree. his patrons
HAPPY New YEAR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for dong all kinds OF JOB WorA tae
rcGs styles OF the art surpassed in sect on and
wercspecttuy solicit those wishing anything Done in this
haeto give call By The iulclous and Nn4ral Use Of
prisers Ink many mans fortune has been made aud the
hsld!s siiil open Try Il.
Orders by mall promptly attendedto
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
Notice..

The person that took lady's Mink Muff from
our counter on Monday afternoon last, either
wilfully or BY mistake, will please return the
Same and save any difficulty.
SCOTT, HOUTz & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

CUTTER FOR SALE.-A stylish and substan.
tial secondhand cutter for sale at bargain by
RUSSELL. & Son
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

FARMS TO RENT.-Those wishing farms to
rent would do we'll to call on the subscriber in
the town Of Farm Ridge, a. have number of
farms to rent VIZ. s. MCCORMICK
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Now is the time to subscribe for magazines
and papers for the coming year. Osman Il
Hapem receive subscriptions for all the prin.
cpal papers and magazines in the United States
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Stores and Offices in the Opera House build
ing now finished, and viii be rented on fayora-
able terms. For information, &c, apply to H.
F.ClSrk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

GLOVE LosT.-Lost, on New Years after.
noon, buckskin glove, left hand. The finder
c'n have the mate by calling upon me at the
Academy of Music. ASA MILLER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

RlAGEs.-During the past year COS mar.
lcenses were issued from the County
o2ice of La Sale county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Harris Il Kellogg, the wsll established iusur.
anOs agents, represent Ave companies having a
csmbined capital Of $l45 100000. ....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

crUHE Rev. Mr.. Sturtovant will lecture
! Congregational Church on Sunday eve.
next, on "Congregationalism."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Confectionery Of all kinds in abundance. aud
oysters, fruits, nuts, &C., for festivals and par.
ties, st Henry Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Go 70 jacob Christmen' i for u suit Of clothing,
readym de or made to order, out OF tho best ma.
terials and in the latest style.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Gentlemen who wish to Try their skill nt bill.
lisrd' find the new "Aro.ds." kept BY the
Bailey Bros. on l., Sale street. in Hollecker's
new fancy frcnted building. Just the place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Oysters, the cheapest. best, largss. and tsttest
in the city, and don't care . cent who knows
it! ]. L. PIERGuB.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Black 4 friedman sell the very best brands of
oysters ut 40 and 80 cents pe can. They re.
ceve them direct from Baltimore by express
every day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

BY mutual consent the firm of Lynch, Beatty
u OKane will be dissolved on the 1st day of
March next A. ID. 1873
..... LYNCH REALTY & O'KANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

During the year ending Jan. I, 1878, six hun.
drsd and eight couples obtained licenses to got
married from the County Clerks Office in this
county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Offices md rooms to rent on the public square.
Enquire of o. Leavens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Ovsrcoats as cost and gents underwear Of oil
sorts Vt Jacob ChristmSn's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

Oysters at o. B. Buttons ~ cheap as tie
cheapest for tho best oysters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

New groceries of all kinds and Of the best
qualities at Black Il Fredman's
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We would respectfully request persons who
are owing Us to pay their accounts before the
1st OF March. LYNCH, BEATTY & O'KANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

ZIAMERMAN.-Thisg gentleman, the we'll kae v
de,ler in furniture, has recently added largely
to hi. stock and increased the varietlss in shs
several departments. He has tho bs,t lot Of
good, we'll made, every day iuraitsrs in The
city. The character Of these goods, their .up..
rior make, material snd finish xnd rsns-kasly
low price make them just the sors and Zinm.r.
m.ns tee pl.co for poor men. Here . nods,At.
sum of moaey will buya good outfit. 1t must
be remembered tAas Mr.. u. doss no, deal in
second handed or inssrior goods. While Au
stsck Of common goods il LARGE, hs b.s . fine
variety Of elegant parlor sad chamber sets and
fns srsisle-, such ~ bureaus, lounges, centre.
tables, whst..otL ssiss, mirrors, &C., - veil ~
very full supply Of bsdstssds and several ".
riesiss Of sp:ing mattresses Of the bsst kinds.
He also hAs = good hsarss and . full supply Of
collins and burial cases Of all sizes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04

As our firm will be dissolved on the 1st dsy
OF next March, we shall in the meantime sell
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-01-04
A Wedding.

On New Years eve We had the pleasure OF
attending the wedding 81 Mr.. Albert H. Ebsrsol,
at the residence Of joe Ebersol, in the town OF
Grand Rpids. in ,kis county. The fair young
lady who became a bride on this occasion vas
Miss Celia A. Pearre, Of the neighborhood, =
young woman Of superior mental and personal
attractions, who without doubt will prove an
excellent and smi.ble wife, aud preside with
grace and dignity over her husbands domestic
circle. In company with Mr.. John Paul, Of thin
city, in light cutter, behind his famous high.
flyer "lopsy,' We "seooted" over tho frozen
snow at 2:3977s gait and arrived there at . suf.
io'ently early hour to witness not only the in.
teresting ceremony, but some Of the prslimins.
ries, such rs dressing the bride--groom. He
seemed little nervous, especially when putting
on his white kids when, with enc half over his
thumb, the perspir.tion standing in large drops
on bis forward" and coursinG down his nose,
he wrs.chsdly groaned and trenblingly said,
with ths, pathos Of man about to perish at sea,
30! how shall ever get through with it
eant somebody pray" Everything was finally
/
assembled in the parlors Mr.. Joseph Ebersol,
tie father of the groom, was present and took q
lively interest in the proceedings. Though in
his eighty-f year, be still shows the nervous
energy OF hi. early youth in all bis actions. Toe
sSxious couple entered at : p. NJ, followed by
Walter Strawn as Sroomsmau and Miss Katie
Ebersol as bridesn aid. The bride and brides.
maid were both handsomely and elegantly dress.
ed The ceremony Was perforned by Rev. Mr.
Gates. who very neatly traced marriage back to
Adam .nd Eve, who i'll obedience to the declara.
tion, THAT it is no, good for man to b. alone VI
were mated and found "msrrisgs to bs one OF
tho sweetest things il life" The couple bsin (
duly pronounced man and wife in q dsath.liks Z
silence the scene was snlivened BY consrstulA.
tions. In due time splendid supper followed
where ,hs .nbstan,ials and dainties we're served
up in great abundsnce. Then came an hour s
chat, frolic and fun, aud then good bye and
good night.
The affair Was most delightful in every dstail
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