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For sale at a good bargain, one or two horses,
or mares, well broke, easily handled, good size,
and in good condition. Having no use for them
will sell cheap. will also sell cheap, a carom
table, size *, Brunswick make need only new
cloth Respectfully,
john p. FLICK, Grocer.
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FARMS FOR SALE AT AUCTIoN.--1 will offer for
sale, at public auction, at Pontiac, on Saturday,
September ), 1874, at . o'clock p. NJ, four farms,
all improved, as follows: The Patty farm, three
miles east of Pontiac, containing 500 acres; the
Neal farm, three miles southwest of Pontiac, 100
acres; the Carver farm, same distance from
town, so acres, and one farm of 100 acres in
Rocks Creek township, ten miles west of
Pontiac. Terms-Onc quarter cash; the balance
in three annual payments, at 10 per cent.
Pontiac, Aug. 20, 1874. sc. CRANE.
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Having taken the business lately carried on by
Child Bro. ~ Phipps, we take this method of in
forming the people Of Ottawa and vicinity that
we are having manufactured for US the finest
stock of boots and shoes suitable for winter
wear ever brought to this market, which we
shall offer at the very lowest possible figures
Our spring and summer stock we are selling at
greatly reduced prices in order to make room
for the new stock. All are cordially invited to
call, whether wishing to purchase or not A
fair share Of public patronage is solicited
CHILD & PHIPPs.
Dttouo An
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DEPAErED.-Mr. Hugh G,llcn left the city on
Tuesday morning for the cast. He viii return
with mammoth stock. Purchasers will find il
to their interest TO watch his re-opcning.
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Mexican Soldiers, Attention 4,

The surviving soldiers, and widows of soldiers
of the Mexica war, will meet in State mass con
yention, at Bloomington, on the 23d and Gath OF
Sept. next for the purpose of taking such steps
as they may deem necessary, to secure pensions
and such other business as may come before the
convention.
Exchanges, please copy
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All those that attend the grangers' picnic at
Debolt's springs Thursday next, please bear in
mind and not overload their baskets, as Ebert
will be there with lots Of refreshments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

Aschuler, at the yellow corner, is busy walt
ing on customers this week, SO that he has no
time to puff himself His stock is complete, and
his prices low. Trunks in endless variety, and
clothing until YOU can't rest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

Mrs. Baldwin will open her music class Mon.
day, Sept. nth, Pupils who have handed in their
names as well as those DESTROYS Of making ap.
plcation, will please call at her rooms in Opera
House, second floor, Friddy a,d Saturday, Sept.
llh and l2tb, when hours can be arranged,
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Go 10 Osman x Hapeman's for school books

go WEST, YoySG Man, Go WEsrn-lioracc
Greeley should have included the ladies in the
above, and then advised them to secure pro.
fession before starting. For instance, telcgraphy
Good operators car always get lucrative employ
ment. Glass now open at the Institute, Cheevcr's
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Exchanges, please copy.

The popular laundryman Loyett, on Main st.
is receiving orders daily for more Of his excel
lent shirts He makes all kinds, and warrants
them to fit. Remember, one good custom made
garment is worth double the price of a slop shop
~ toll
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

On Monday last the stable and stacks Of hay,
straw, &c, on the farm of Daniel Harvey, in the
town of Rutland, in this county, were set on fire
by Il boy and burned down. Whether it was
through malice or childish "cu3,cdncs,," is un-
known.
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.JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all kinds of Job Work in the
ous styles of the art not surpassed in this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything done In
this to give US call. BY the udcious and liberal
of priAters ink many mans iotuneh as been made and
the ned Is still open Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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NorICE.-Therc will be a meeting Of the Board
OF Directors Of the La Sale County Agricultural
Board at County Trcasurer's Office this lSatur-
dav) afternoon, nj O'clock
Asa HorrMAN SnrrntarN
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Cow KILLED.-A. Halvcrson, Of Adams IN this
coHnty, on Saturday last was milking a COW,
when lightning came and interviewed the COW
and killed her instantly. The man was not hurt
but somewhat shocked" at the circum tancc, a,
well ne might be,
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New GooDs.-Thc fall stock of boots and shoes
are arriving at Griffith & Gibson's They have
just opened the finest lot Of ladies' wear for par
ties or balls we have seen for many a day. Call
and examine before purchasing.
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Change of Firm.

The business heretofore carried on under the
name and style of Child Bro. IL Phipps, will, from
this date, be conducted under the style of Child
" Phipps Thanking the public for favors be-
slowed upon the old house, We also solicit the
same share of public patronage for the new. All
persons indebted to the late firm are respectful
ly requested to call and settle at the earliest OBJ
portunity. CHILD Bro. Il PHIpps.
Ottawa, Aug. -, 1874
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--latest STYLES Of Hacks, Carriages and Buggies,

To let at prices 10 suit times, Parties Weddings Funerals
PicNics &C. supplied with good rigs short notice and
funerals in the country Q. adjoining towns promptly AZ
tended to- Persons taken 10 and from the depOts or to the
country, night day. sE Remember tic place-on Msd
son street, near the swing bridge. - -
June 6, ls1i PETER EGAS.
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La Halle Co. Ininn Granre

The regular meeting OF the La Sale Co. Union
Grange will be held in Ottawa, at the City Hall
on FRIDAY, Sept 18th. -, Al . o'clock PM.
Gro. \. True, Scc'v
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NOTICE TO STOCK OwSERs-Notce is hereby
given. that will retain all cattle found in my
pastures. on the Islands below town, until the
owners settle with me. have abundance ofgood
pasture to accommodate all. I, p. MARSH
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GERNAN.-The undersigned will begin again
with the fall term at the Sd ward school house,
giving evening lessons in German, commencing
Aug 3lst, at O'Clock. II. g. STAHL, Teacher.
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Services will be held at the Episcopal church
next Sunday morning and evening.
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HURRAH. HURRAH!! HURRAH!,,-The first in.
voice OF fall goods has just arrived at Stiefel's
White Corner The styles are new and prices
lower than ever before. If you don't believe it
go and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

DE,NATlc.-The lovers Of superior dramatic
entertainments will be amply Sratificd during
the county fair The celebrated Frank T. Aiken,
one of the fines. actors in the Unitcc States will
appear ct the Opera House wi.ha splendid com.
PAW
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When at the grangers' picnic call at Ebert's
stand and get your dinner. Ice cream, hot cof
fee, cakes and pies, also in abundance.
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CLOSING SToREs-By mutual agreement
among the merchants, all the leading store, will
be closed at o'clock Pm, Saturday, excepted
On and after Tuesday Sept 1st.
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our stock IS new, fresh and desirable, all
manufactured within the last sixty days.
A. FRANK IL Co.,
The Peoples ClothiCr.
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Fall Stock Of boots and shoes is arriving 81
Child * Phipps'. The new styles are nobby
and bound to please. Call and sec them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

School books, school books, school books, at
Osman IL Hapeman's
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The best and cheapest boot and shoe that can
be made is at ID. Leahy's. He continues to sell
sewed and peggcd French calf boots, his own
make, very low. 4 considerable reduction in
prices, in order TO close them out, will be made
for the next thirty days. Also the best make
eastern goods, for ladies' gents, boys, misses and
children-diffcrcnt grades and colors
d. IEAUY
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Michigan peaches at Walther,s.

CHANGED HANDS The popular Park House,
kept for many years by Harvey Day, changes
hands on Tuesday of next week. Mrs Pratt and
son, of Kcwancc, experienced caterers 20 the
inner man, are the new proprietors. Judging
from appearances, the new firm will even increase
the patronage and popularity Of the house The
whole concern is undergoing thorough repair
and rcfurnishing, and when done will be as
bright as a new pin
Harvey has not decided whether to purchase a
cottage at Long Branch or 20 to GrandlRidgc
and start a religious newspaper.
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Hats of the new fall styles IN endless variety
at Stiefel's White Corner.
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Soda water at Walthcr's.


Mcssrs Harrington Il Meyer will furnish an
excellent platform and good music for dancing
at the Changers Picnic to be he'd at Dcbolts
Springs next Thursday, Boys, speak to your
doxes about it Sunday night, and then let's have
a rousing time.
Child IL Phpp, are selling a cheap as the
cheapest, and offer nothing but irst.class goods
to their customers.
One Of the most attractive stocks Of furniture
ever in Ottawa can now be seen at Iimmcrman's
furniture rooms - Madison 81 He invites eve.
rybody to call and examine his goods whether
they buy or not.
O'Crowcy says he IS dying with fatigue, he is
rushed SO with business. We trust our people
will continue the rush on him. for his exit would
make Us good item.
Go and SC Frank IL Cos mammoth stock of
new good, for men, boys and children, wear.
No. 81 l.. Sale ST., west Of Court House.
school books, slate, and everything for school
purposes ut Casl's
be- found AZ Sticfcls White Corner
FoG SNLE.-Oue silver plated scycn-iOo' show
ease Also, one show case, siV-iuot. Enquire Of
Geo. y. Cash X co.
Gail at Hacbcrliu Bros and see the Wumaus
Rights cook stove, the best in the market.
All kinds Of California fruit at II. Wolthcr>.
DO not forget that Cash X Go. have the largest
stool. of -nhuul books in the city.
Hacby. Bros. are prepared 90 ,s.l first class
,iuye,, 10 &c.,. low price.
AT Kind, r , .rnruia fruit ~ II. Walihrr>.
II You want fine aud stylish clothing, There is
uo J.,, oi locking anywhere only al \. Frank y
Coz. the Leading Clnthicr, II L. sale -.
Buyyuur ,cbool book, ~ Osuau ~ lIarCmau's.
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FALL GooD,.-Fail goods received this week at
Mrs. Morris stand, east side ~ ;lc square
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ICE Iloy-E FOR SALE have a SMALL ice house
which will sell cheap. II. p CLARE,
No. Ill Main 81
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More wire mattresses, the best in use, at lin
mcrman's Madison St.
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Milwaukee Lager Beer, nice, fresh and cool, a
Millers, on Madison street, near corner Of thu
square.
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FooLTNG WITH LIGHTNING.-Mr. c. Hodg,on,
Of Farm Ridge, and his hired man, while out
hunting on last Friday, got cntanglgd in O chain
Of lightning and didn't know anything for some
hours after. Both are reported 80. X" uow.
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CRUSADE ENTEETAINNENT.-Thc ladies who
very pleasant public entertainment on Tuesday
evening last. Icc-crcam, fruits lemonade and
general good humor prevailed extensively, and
q good many ladies and gentlemen INDUCED
therein
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IcE Hcr-Eruu sur have o small igr house
which will s.Ii cheap n P.CIkEE,
Nu III Main -
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Will any OF those parties who have made so
many prctentons in regard to making fancy
cakes this summer compete with me at ourncxt
county fair. The proof Of the pudding is chew
ing the string. So gentlemen, is you want To
prove your superiority let ~ have a trial
Give me an answer. W EXERT
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Best quality Of heir mattresses at Zimmermsn's,
~ Madison street
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Two car loads more 81 trunks are opened out
a. prices lower tl1u 1yr, 10 Sii,icIs White Cor
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Michigan peaches at walther's
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TO OTTAWA MERCHANTS AND SHIPPERS
THE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
RAILROAD
Is the short Line TO Chicago md
the East.

y. ". HITCHCOCK, General Passenger Agent.
ROBERT HAsETs Genera, superintendent
D. TOUZALIN,
July 5th. Agent, Ottawa. Illinois.
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Large stock Of school books just received al
Iash's.
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Michigan peaches at walther's.
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Child Il Phipp, are selling As cheap as the
cheapest and offer nothing hut hrst-class goods
to their customers.
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Call at Hacbcrlin Bros, aud examine their par
Tor and cook stoves.
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\ labOrcr named Cummings fell from build
ing in course Of erection at S,rrator. on the BIS,
inst, aud received very sever injuries
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Soia water 81 wa,laar,.
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ever in Ottawa can now be seen at Zimmerman
furniture rooms, - Madison ST. He invites eve
rybody to call and examine his goods whCthe
they buy or not
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| STATIONS Pass. Trains East.

y. NJ. SMITH, Gen Pass. Agt. II. RIDDLE, Gen'l Supt
May 50, 1874. F.TANESEI!, Agent at Ottawa.
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\ meeting q the officers ~ iEr Ia SaiIe tou1
ty Agf.cul:I-a, Board Will Pee held In the County
Treasurer's Office 1u Saturday a. o'clock o.. w..
A. business q importance viii Dee transacted q
full attendance T. desired
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O'Crowl"y says he IS dying with fatigue, he is
rushc SO with business. We trust our people
will continue the rush on him, for his exit would
make Il. q GOOD itcln.
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Livery ( Feed Stable.
PETER EGAN
Would respectfully announce to the citizens Of ottawa and

Would respectfully announce the citizens Of Ottawa
vicinity that he has OF The choicest Livery Stocks in m
City, At the City Stables such as the
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new good, for men, boys and childreu's wear.
! No. 81 L. Sale ST., west Of Court House
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SPACE.

RATES OF ADVERTISING;
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01
The Temperance Crusade.

The champion of the recent temperance
crusade in the West, Dio Lewis, communicates
to the Cincinnati Gazette the result Of obser
vatlonS which he has made in a tour OF the
State OF Maine of the operations OF the
prohlbitory law. Being solicitOus at all times
to save the community from evils which aff1ict
it-and none are more affecting than the wide
spreading vice of intemperance-we are sorry
to record the fact that the first conclusion at
which Dr. Lewis has arrived is that which has
been often suggested, that legislation Is pow
erless to extlrpate intemperanae. He says
" little more than twenty years ago We be-
gan to leglslate against the sale of Intoxicating
drinks. Since that time temperance sentiment
has retrograded." Furthermore, he regrets
that the women of Ohio have dropped the
" divine agencies, and that they have been
seized with the madness Of regulating temper
ance by law, and says: " In the plane of poll
tics the rum party will beat the temperance
party every time; and if, perchance, here and
there, the temperance voters are in the major
ity the rum party will beat them all the same
not in voting, but in dOdging." In Bangor, a
place of $4,000 population, he states that there
are three hundred places where drinks are
sold, or one for every fifty people, men, women
and children, and this in a city where the pro-
hibitOry law is supposed to be enforced, and
WHERE IL mas Dccu on the statue DOCKS lot Ut
least twenty-five years. 1t should be further
more remembered that this persistent drinking
in spite of law is done, not by transient visitors
nor by new comers but by the staid people
themselves, whose legislators have made the
laws. The population of Maine does not in
crease on the other hand it is decreasing
and as it decreases the consumption of liquor
increases. In Chicago, Illinois, which is con
sidered as fast place as can be found il
the United States, and where there is no pre-
hibitoIy law, there 8, 100 saloons, or one tC
! about l30 people, men, women, and children
and this is a great cosmopolitan city, throngeC
constantly with strangers from every part o
the country. DR.. Lewis Maine trip has ap
parently convinced him of the utter futility o
prohibitory legislation, which leads him to say
am sure the friends in Ohio are sufficiently
interested in the temperance cause to send
committee to Maine to spend a week or tw
investigating the workings of the prohibitor
law; and am sure they would be amazed a
the facts And yet did not sec an ope
drinking place while | was in the State
There is no doubt that the traffic has bee
driven under cover and there is not shadov
of doubt that the consumption of drinks i
Maine is enormous"
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01
The Shirt that Opened Behind.

A man In Greenfield, whom We will call
William, got up one morning and proceeded
to put on shirt which his wife had made Tor
him after new pattern. As she stood at the
mirror curling her hair, she heard a suppressed
SOUND hall way between a grOan and an oath
and turning around said, laughing;
Why, my dear?'
Shut up! he calculated, you're dorm
tool. Never let a woman attempt to fit a
shirt; she cant do it; it is one Of the impossi.
bities.
But William" deprecatingly.
"Don'tyo talk-let me talk. Do you think
I'm going down town in this rig? 4 nrettv
disposition you We got just because | happen
ed to find little fault last week with your IRON
ing you must 90 and make me shirt without
a bosom Such malicious conduct, madam,
IS objectionable. Shut, up, | say, won t
hear a word
"When starched front is the only finery
that a man INDUCES in, is he not excusabe
tor being particular in regard to that, | should
like to know? And this thing sets like the
devil. Look how baggy it is here in front,
and 1t feels behind as if there was a board
across me; walking up and looking in the
glass, hltchng up first one shoulder and then
the other, the indescribablc manner Of men
trying a new garment
His wife dared not speak, but. bringing a
good sized mirror from the next room, She
held 1t up behind him for a moment, and her
calvIng from his chop fallen expression that he
saw the point, and the 'front.' she ran down
stairs to retire the coffee and see that Bridget
had set the table geometrically.
As William walked down to his office that
morning he said to the first friend that he
met: Il tell you, Tom that little wife of mine
is born genius Look at this shirt now: she
cut and made it all by herself no confovuded
button holes to bother fellow. just send
your wife up for the pattern
And it was by the way of Tom wife that
Lizzie first new that William was pleased with
his shirt.
Smyrna times., 1874-07-01
The Prohibitory Liquor Law.

We at length reached the hotel again, and |
proposed a glass of brandy and water My
friend looked at me and then at the landlord
and then the landlord looked at my friend and
then at me. Perplexity Overspread the coun-
tenance of both. Such a thing as a drop of
liquor is not to be had in the place, said the
landlord.
Bought, you mean" retorted my friend.
bought, | mean, was the answer.
Then both eyed me significantly.
Does anybody give it away?" | inquired,
greatly puzzled by the mystery that appeared
on both of their countenances
Not exactly. You see, the State cOnsta-
bles would be after me in no time if | sold
liquor" explained the landlord. "Do YOU
want some very badly?"
| could not explain how badly wanted it,
and could not only give vent to my feelings in
a sigh.
Without a word, the landlord disappeared
within the recesses of small room bchid the
Office desk, and presently came forth with two
empty tumbers in his hand. These he placed
upon the desk.
but where is the liquor?' l inquired.
''The law forbds me to sell it he said.
land dare not disobey the law. If you can
find any, here you are welcome to it, saying
which he accidentally turned back the breast
of his coat. The neck of bottle peeped forth
from the inside pocket. He winked his eye al
me, and | winked my eye at him. after which
| drew for the bottle. He family struggled
with me to prevent the daring robbery upon
which was bent, but proved inexorable.
''My private bottle kept for medicinal pur
poses, and not for salc,' he moaned as he
poured out the liquor for myself and the
worthy chairman of the parish committee
Have some water, gentlemen p he added
with alacrity.
We drank, and | replaced the bottle in the
repository whence had taken it. Then put
dollar in his hands
"What is this for?'' he asked, as he deposited
it in his waistcoat pocket, and gave me hal
dollar in change.
''For bushel Of oats" answered. "KceI
them till l send for them
"Ah, sir" said the landlord, with an air o
virtuous resignation, "the prohibitory law ha
done a world of good in stopping the sale O
liquors. It's severe law on US, but it's
good one. Boston Gazette.