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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08
scott, IIOutZ a. Co.

arc III receipt o. of a large quantity of new
goods this week New cloaks very chcap and
handsome nice cloak for So, s., IS, 50 and $40
Very handsome cloaks from $40 to $40.
Great bargains in dress goods
Very low prices on silks.
Just received handsome line Of Gros grain.
striped American silks at only $3.50 per yard,
The regular price of these goods lately was S225
per y"ru' IN fact we are offering great bargains
throughout our entire dress goods stock.
Cotton goods are greatly reduced IN prices.
Large assortment of new prints just opened.
Very low prices ON carpets and oil cloths. The
largest stock to select from ana the lowest
pf!ccs on everything. SCOTT, lloUTZ * Co.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Ottawa Post Omce,
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF Mali

EPIsCorNL CHURCH-Rev. J. J.. Stcclcs sub
iect next Sunday evening will be Bclshazzar's
Doom"
The II. Rev. II. j. WhitchouSe Bishop of the
Diocese, will visit this parish on Thursday even.
ing of next week, (Noy. 13th,) preaching a ser
mon and administering the rite Of confirmation.
Services to commence at ~ o'clock.
ON the following evening the Bishop will visit
st. Andrews church at Farm Ridge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

FUENlIUEE.-E. ". Moor, un Ia Sale street
il on hand with splendid lot of new furniture
He received last week The best assortment OF
common chairs, tables, &c, ever brought to Otta.
va. Also a large stock of magnificent mirrors OF
various sizes nicely framed ard exceedingly low
priced for the quality. Among them j.. o new
thing in he way - mirror, being Ublong in
shape, with cloos IN a beautiful frame. 1t is
calculated for bars or anticipates. Mr. Moore
J.. ahead q all competition in the furniture line
in Ottawa, as he sells below every one else.
lie ha, an extensive supply Of hair mattresses,
the beet ever sold in Ottawa aud SO cheaper.
Remember this when you want g good mattress.
In hort, don't buy dollar, worth OF furniture
unit. you have sccu Moore .toc, on Ia Sale
Street. lie has the Target ,."rtg, NJ aud .cl!s
AZ tn most reasonable price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

RENoyAL.-Thc Singer Sewing Machine Dcpo
has been removed from the corner room in Tho
Opera House to the store at the Academy Of
Music a full stock of all the various styles OF
the celebrated and mequocd Singer machine,
constantly on hand, rs well as a complete outfit
OF needles, attachments, DE. Can at the Acadc.
my of Music, nearly opposite the Opera House,
next door north Of Mrs, Sch"cidcrs tobacco
store, and Examine the machines and learn prices
MR-. KATE PEtsE, Agent.
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CAUTION 10 THE PCgLIC.-It having come
to my notice that some dealers are offering
inferior grades Of Shoes, representing them
TO be OF my manufacture, purchasers will
please notice, that hereafter all Shoes of my
make will have my name stamped upon the
lining, also fac-simile of medal, and the trade
mark on the sOle of each Shoe.
Eight widths of each size, insuring per
feet fit. The trade mark is cut of the medal
headed Paris, 1867" and concluding, "Silver
medal awarded to Edwin c. Burt"
The above goods are for sale by Child Bros.
" Phipps Of our city.
Besides the above justly popular goods
this firm have every variety of new, pretty,
stylish, nobby and elegant boots, shoes, gait
crs, &c, as we'll as the common grades, and
at prices TO suit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

COMPLEMENTARY BALL.--Thc following note Ia
Mr.. Willis explains itself. Mr. W, authoriscs us
to say in response that he gratefully accepts the
proicrcd benefit and will be on hand on the eve.
ming indicated with a full orchestra to supply the
music:
PRof. :. :. WILLIS On account Of your recent
loss 10y the burning of your dwelling and loss Of
furniture and clothing of Yourself and wife, the
undersigned propose to give YOU a compliments
ry benefit at your hall on Friday evening, Nov
I III MT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08
JOBRING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for doing all kinds of Job Work In VIZ
rous styles the art surpassed this section
andwe respectfully solicit those wishing anything
tslineto give US CALL BY the judcious and liberal
ofprstersinS many mans fortuneh been made. and
tae Geld still OPEN Tryt.
Orders bY mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

Observation-Disclosures Chase, well known
business man Of Ottawa, has opened an insur-
anco office in the Deano block, and issues
policies in number of first class eOmpa-
MES, as will be seen by his advertisement on
the 9th page. His companies arc outside
of the UNDERWRITERS ring, and are not there
fore tied up by its cXorbitant rates Among
others he has the old Continental which
gives time on the payment OF premiums,
Whcn desired
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CoNCERT-Rcmcmbcr that the celebrated
Mendclssohn Quartette Club OF Boston, the
finest troupe of musicians in the world, will
give one of their superb entertainments at
the Opera House on Thursday evening, the
18th inst Secure your seats early or you will
have to stand up or stay out Tickets for sale
at O'man X Hapeman's Bookstore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

| PEATT's BAzAAR.-Aitcr long illness Mrs
Pratt is once more herself again, and may be
found at the Bazaar, ready to welcome and wait
upon her numerous friends, us OF yore. She has
q magniiiccnt stock Of new millinery goods of the
newest and pretticst styles cXtant. She receives
every week all the new styles Of ladies' dress
pattcrno-imported especially for the Bazaar hy
herself-.thc only Imported patterns ever brought
to Ottawa. She has also most superb assert
ment of hair switches, and very large supply
Of hats, winter styles, all new and elegant, She
has an abundance Of flowers, and in fact full
and complete line Of millinery goods, all bran
new and in the last agony Of style. As an cyi.
dcncc Of the rush Of work at the Ba2aar, eighteen
girls find regular employment there. Mrs. Pratt
makes it special point not only TO suit her
customers in late and elegant styles, but also to
i'll all orders promptly.
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MrSicAL Observation-Disclosures The type made
~ say that the terms of instruction for children,
at the Academy Of Music, are SIS for ~ lessons.
This was IN error. The terms are for adults, %
lessons fifteen dollar. For children, ~ lessons.
tn dOilJ-S
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Our editorial notice last week of the appear
ance OF the Tom Thumb Troupe in Ottawa was
written for publication this week, and therefore
brought him here a week too early. The date in
the adycrtiScmcnt--Novcmb l0th-was correct.
Gen. Tom Thumb and his company Of Liilru-
tIaIS Will appear at the Opcra House in Ottawa
next Monday. Nov, 10th, afternoon and evening.
The price of admission is placed low that
everybody and eycrybody's family can afford to
go. The General has just completed 4 most SUI
ccsstul trip around the world, and has much to
say and exhibit that cannot fail to be deeply
interesting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

PERspNNL-Our old time FREUD T. Nur
ply, Of furniture fame on La Sale street, who
net long ago went 10 Chicago to live, has re-
turned "a Ottawa TO reside, and mas taken an
interest n Riggs furniture factory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

Lo-T'--t -mall hlack-nnd.tan do.-aoth ear
cropped and one tapped In. Answers TO the
name Of Frank. Liberal reward pill hc maid for
nforIna'iua Of li, whereabouts
GRO. " ". BI,kF
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LADIES, ArrRNTIoN.-lf you want m elegant
set Of mink ftlrs Of the very latest style. call a.
once at FrcScotts and make Your selection from
> full stock. Remember that Prescott makes m
Goods t. order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

DEDicArI"N-Last evening the Odd Fellows
Hal at NorSciIics was dedicated with appropritc
ccrcmorie-. The address BY pr J. o. Harris, Of
; ottawa, ?. &. L. Of the order of hi, state was
tn ghlp ffr,rt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

SALE Po-ripNTp.-Thc sale of cattle, farming
Utensils, e., advertised by Matt Cro',y, at Sen
ca, IS postponed until SATURDAY., Feb. .>th, 1sr3,
/ ~ O'Clock N.N
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Navigation on the raging cAnswl" will close
hi, season on the Goth OF November So saith
Supcrnt cndrnt Thomas.
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Jt>T RE- rIyEp.-A full stoci, Of -hcli vaN
nd materials for making wax flower, Al II. g.
Olton', drug store llg Main Il
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FuE7-Prcscott is prepared 10 sell you sci Of
urs varying in price from ST. to any amount
hat sou desire to invest.
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Those hoy-' ana chilG-rq'- oyr-,,,i- with c.lr,r,
are going "ri iiAc bot cs,,.-. We As~r sly few
len. Gail earl, ". S:Iyyrr. = Ga
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

THAT NEW BLocK-DIckey q Son are
moving into their new building at the Cor
iner of Main and Columbus Streets. When
they get established in their new quarters
they will have the prottlest jewery store
west of Chicago, The new stock will be
simply superb. Ii will comprise everything
that is new and beautiful in the lewclry line
The cases, shelving counters, &c, &c, are most
deliberately finished and as specimens of fine
workmanship arc hard to beat. In them the
goods will look extremely beautiful. We
cannot in this issue speak of the interior of
the building fully, as the fixtures are not all
up nor are the goods arranged. oH Wcdnes.
day next the proprictors will be ready to re.
cclve the public, when all arc invited to come
and witness the opening Of the first icwclry
store in our city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08
OTTAWA, ILL.,, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER g. 1873

New YORK BooT AND SHOE HoUsE.-Thi.
deseryedly popular boot and shoe house con
tinues to take the lead of all competitors in
the way Of selling boots, shoes, CATERS, Slip
perS and coarse and fine goods of all varieties
The assortment is very large and embraces
all that is worth mcuticaing 81 that IS III lie
mand in this locality. All the newest and
most popular styles are to be found here in
an endless variety and quantity, and the
prices are positively under those of any other
boot and shoe firm in Ottawa. In fact this
house was started TO break down the infamous
ordination that had been formed here to
keep prices on such goods at cXorbitant
hgureS. In accomplishing this object, as it
has done to perfection, the public owe the
New York boot and shoe house their GOOD
will at least.
DO not buy boots and shoes, fine or coarse,
Snperiinc, medium or common until you have
seen the stock at this establishment, which
Is next door cast of Lynch & Bcatty'S, on
Main street, south Of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

I'FE~oNNI.-Hercaftcr NJ l. II. Clifford will
be found al u. {. ohaucs, on Court street. where
hr VII be- happy 10 sec hiS friends
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AGENTS Wanted,

Agents male or irmair. wanted .,.n.-fi.,. p o.
can'a-> r - county uai ia, Ia I.iuof, fr- ~ d.
'oir o' The Grsa, National Photographs p.rra-.
of 20, Presidents ct the United S's,,. so- u..
ilurl.,d Year. Csuy1-.rr-' ou'.,''- a,l r,,.,..
l-'f' 'uTui'h~" boy collin. upon, 80 adl-....a.,
"ra -'"r.r W; =! EuaHNs.
Genera. ~ ~ lor thr STATE.
No-aW.-- 80. l~..-aA p,,.,-. III
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SIX, mcr.a", I'll wool and ir,oinai,d flannel
underwear, silk, alpaca AMI giarn3m umbrellas
Jouyiu Kids, dog skin, caster uuckshiu and cash
mere -'o'c-, and all fine furnishing good, cheap
81 the square dealing clr'hiu. house q VI
Sllrf.L - ~
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Cso' Nrii'.-!2- Ilun'p-of :, vn hand ai'h .
very nice -a... uf 80. tr~r. cus-pfls ~ every.
thing i" the .r'. N gon want ..as -a.a-s IN th',
Ny cs'l anal .oa.u jao rr!ce- III s.~..;m,g'
= :i.i and rr. good a.i reliable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

BuRGLARs.-Tucsday last some one cut into
Hess bakery through the back door and cleaned
out the money drawer ofabout 81 in pennies and
nick!es.
On Sunday evening last some one performed a
similar operation at Flicks grocery store, at the
upper end OF La Sale street, getting about s12
for their trouble
And about the same time Henry Faivrc'S eat,
ing house near the Rock Island depot was SINH.
larry visited. 81 in pennies and nickles were
borrowed"
These little Jokes have gone too far and It is
time to put stop to thsm. 1t would be well
Tor Sroccrs who have insccsrc back doors to
provide themselves with a bull dog and powder
and lead burgla" discouragers These appliances
provide music such as burglars do not dare to
face.
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y good eight feet shov 49,. sor -al.. cA,sT 4,
!. /. p.rsc--'- l.a.y~.
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! large and varied supply 81 nniion- ,ny, and
incy article. at lhomp-on', croylcry store. on
= Srl,c -.
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| a New -Farnsworth & BattchcI
constitute Il new business firm here. They
have taken the Budd shops and salcrooms on
Columbus street, and will hereafter devote
their attention to making and repairing bug
gies, &c. They are old, practical workmen
with large experience and numerous &C.
quantance in this locality We bcspoak for
them liberal share of public patronage, as
their well known skill and trustworthiness
deserve.
They are prepared to do anything and ev.
eFythng IN their line of business, and guaran.
tee the satisfaction as to workmanship and low
prices. They solicit the patronage of all who
want good work done cheaply and promptly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

The ',,t fresh Oysters at Philip. Bios.
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60 20 o-'nau n ITapeman', foy wall uasrs.
indnw shade, books aud stationery, *
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NJ-I,AL DoEGuE-A~ Il novelty. them. +, q
hi; WALLER dog tha. lulr- around in III, v.,.,,.or.
mood 81 Hanalc- store on the wet -;Gc HAT
whistles with tolcraA,c accuracy LA, patriotic
tune hnoan a. Yankee Doodle"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

CIGARS AND ToRtCco-Mr-. Schneider, no l..
Sale street, invites the attention Of the public Z,
her very large and superior stock Of cigars and io
bacros, besides pipes, &c She has fun lime OF
the various excellent brand, ot cigars. and On
the good Kind, OF smoking and chrwin,','lrru,.
Ih' manufacturing department =, under ntr
management OF Mr.. Henry GLEN, who thorough
y understands hi trade. He MAKE, 'so ~r-,
superior brands the "Eagl and Iouu- Amr-l.
ca Tncy are ruIlc of the best tobacco o.. .-.
h''d at reasonable pricc,. oa'laad-.' livestock
tHENEN'S BNLl.--J Ud.gy No. >,..m.. inr.
Coz will give the publ. 4u opportunity, ,, d..
tending grand bail ut farmer Hail 60 nnE-.
giving evening. Dcnhlri- band viii. arr.'. . 'hr
music. There will De- good supper snl a nice
time generally m, nny- go. nd - 'l. ,.uimrr
without pay, and ihg puh.i. ua, ,brm o. -uau
debt which they rta UeG advrd p" rol .. ,ou
do not wish 80 80, gou ,.u Pea, q j.,a.f 80 ..u.'.
and thu, -.y, the 'ry, little tmucsI rur,ut.
ogcmnni. Do q aud ,y happy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

GRIFFITH x GigsoN's-Bron2c SINNERS of diff.
ferent shades Of color, inlaid at the toes with
varicgatcd silk in beautiful figures. These slips
are designed for parties aud take the place of
white satin. They arc indeed far prctticr than
satin and all the rage among the to,s down east
this season. They are cxquisitely pretty, in fact
as susceptible young man remarked to Us while
looking at them, They are pret'lcr than
peaches
Mcssrs Griffith * Gibson have also full line
Of all the styles Of fancy CATERS &c. a. well
as large stock Of the more substantial wear,
rubber goods, &C., very cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

Ea.- Brothers sell jac,uln'- Superior BIc..
vl's, Flour Stewards New lurl. Drip. Home,
fT..h Oystc--, pskr'- cclel rat,G crucNyr-, .,o
the -0r Fancy e-.chc-- al fresh each ac,.,
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N''r'..'. tluJHiNg.-N .Is .,ad "l ....I.-r,
'''b.-- u-' rry'It-d and for ste ..-f .i,s,, -.
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Fox River meat Market

David Refs, the well known butcher at thC
FOX River meat market, is supplied with a
very large assortment of fresh dried meats Of
all kinds, and plenty of well cut and nicely
seasoned sausage,
ltyou want a splendid roast of beef, pork
mutton or veal, or a good steak or veal GU.
let or leg OF mutton, or IN fact any thing
in the line that should be found in a first
class meat market, go to the Fox river meat
market, opposite Dickey's new building, on
the corner of Main and Columbus street.
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Gran crr'., ~ sr.n sander

Newly married rcuplr and those who alui ,
c"mr.rir ua'i' .r the 10Y Of or"chcry. v.'! find
iu-t wha' they want and Everything ,hcy need in
the Wy q" cT.gNcra - Thompson, cuu-a,ry
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

IHEATRIcAL.-lhc Wallack theatrical com.
pany, Of which John Dillon, the great comedian
Il the leading feature, played to moderately
large audience at the Opera House on Tuesday
evening, and gave thorough satisfaction. The
company i vast improvement on the one that
Travelled with Dillon fcw months ago
by hIunder of the agent the company was
billed for bat one night at Ottawa, though ar.
engagements Were made for them to play two
nights. The conNcqucnccWas that on the second
night an audience Of not over Ion persons had
gathered, and Dillon refused 10 play, the audience
receiving back their money.
We regret the occurrence, but 1t Va. no fault
OF the people Of Ottawa, not third If ghom had
any idea that the company !ntcudcd to play
second night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

NEW CANH SToEE.-Mr. Adler vii. open "a new
cash grocery store at B,ac, .c Fr,irnan'- old
stand, on Monday next Freedman win ne IN
hand % Nai. urnn cu.fnnr-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-11-08

\ FAcr.-Sticfcl & Co., thu square dealing
Ic'othicr' wish it known that, notwithstanding
The late panic, they have marked down their
mammoth stock Of mcn'- and boys clothing to
panic price,. Come aad see good GOOD at low
prices.
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Try F,cr-a-', D., soft and comprr,.ca y.a,,
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- ja-t received. 70 car load 60. Sli,lrI ,SCo.-
celebrated tra,e'l, trunk and leather sai,h-lS
- STIu-c Dealer. cD-u,r MAJ and ~. San. -
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'...-r winter ma cooking apple, 'y tl,, l@s.
-.'. bush" .r ,r,s, at Lo'n sander y" -;
N... e.
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Trimmed hat, ior one dollar OF Mr. Greg.
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I'.r. sill .s 'n oyster ,ur.vr 81 ,t- Esr...i
.-.a "n ..ysday vy,n.uS u,v' ~ se
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60" 80 lhrr. sons, 80 IA Ssi'.-i'. ..',. cod
...-s. J., ,,.', .; bottom d--.-.--
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i"-r',. 's'-'. '.y iar gallon .l .la, B-s>,
'.''.'t & hIs- urIu. ,.,g SOL. .--.- o., ra.i
rr.,-.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-02-06
No regard paid 10 cost of goods.
WILL SELL.

TERMs-Cash, or Butter. Tallow, Eggs,
Dried Apples at market pric-
es.
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New Enterprise,

= = sarfs -
At q meeting of prominent citizens
of Ravennas held at the law office OF
Ranney g Hatfield, on Friday evening
January y3lst, an Association was or,
ganized under the name of the era
VIENNA Improvement Association, and
elected the following officers;
Fg President AEnos p. Brainerd.
Vice Presidsnts-D. C. Goodman
and 81. w. Riddle.
Secretary-H. d. Seymour.
/ Treasurer-H. I'll. Stevens.
The object OF the Association is to
make known, in the most practical
ana efficient manner, the advantages
of Ravenna as a point where manu-
featuring of all kinds can be advan-
tageously and profitably carried on;
and for the purpose of inducing par
ties TO invest their capital and locate
their business here. 1t is a project
worthy of the support ofleNery citi-
zen. The well known character and
reputation of the officers of the Asso-
citation is . sufficient guarantee that
whatever is done by Them will be for
the best interests of the town. As
soon as the Associationis in working
order we will give a more extended
and definite notice of its objects and
its plan OF operation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-02-06
verdict of ooroner's Inquest

The Jury impannele6 by and before A. n
| FArr, Esq Justice Of the Peace, OF Mantua
sownship, Portage County, acting as Coroner,
on the 35th day Of January. A. ID. le7s. returned
the following verdict:
We, the undersigned, Jurors empanneled and
swofa on.tho sSth u day Of yanpary A; D. 1873 A a.
| tage, by A. 4. Farr, . Justice Of the Peace in
and for the township Of Mansua, in said county
tacting as Coroner for the time beingl 70 inquire
Ands true sprescntnient make. in what
nsr and by whom u person whose body was
| found ut Mantua Station, on the 2ad day of jan
uafy 1873 came to his death. after having
heard the evidence anu examined The body, We
And hst fns to his Death
| Atlantic and Great estern Railway in charge
of Engineer Allen Bissel and Conductor John
Second-Thst we cxonerate said Engineer and
Conductor from all blame, =
Third-rhat the deceased was partially intox-
Fourth lat the 4 snsic ana Great wesserp
| RailwAyt omRany are Grim faally guilty for not
Fifth-That in our opinion he would not have
| been killed if such sufficient Rsilwey accom-
odaLions had been provided.
Description-Thed deceased was man about
light SsSwn hs
| had small chin wfaskerss Had coats arms OF
| U. 8. Navy imprinted on his right arm, and an
left thumb bears mark of being jammed on or
| frozen OF with small nail OH end. Also wart
| on right ear, ABOUT mluWdy. WAs
! probably German. Wassdressed with brown,
| or yellow ish striped pants brown sack coat,
| new grey vest. When he arri Sed in. the place
4 had heai y pair stoga booCs worsntwo hickory
SHIRTS with gre ianh.1 over shirt, ,uafk or black
plush cap, pair buckskin guantlet gloves. said
| he had W He in Cleveland, hadn't seen her in
| Is months. Was a sailor, had been with broth
| er in buffalo; came 10 PRinsYile then ~ Chars
| don, from Fhardon to Mantua, was going to
| Cleveland after his wife Had no papers ON his
person to give clue to name or residence. $S4 06
In baak bills and scrip was. found upons his per-
i kOif. No other valu alJles Werefounu.k
Z Given under my hand and seal this a5th day
| OF January, A. ID. 1878
| A. N FARR j. p. tSeail :
and acting Coroner for the time being of Per,
| tage county, Nt+-
| Austin s. Beeoher, Charles Eaker,
Grove d. Streeter, Is. +. Keys,
| VIM. IL. Wesfeaker, Chester King. lti
/ fs .s.-sss n, Iced ..f3 ssfv' 10! stla jury.
/ Cleveland and Buffalo papers please COPY