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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

The Union City Herald has
prefixed ''Troy &" to its head,
but retains its rare personality,
as witness the following extract
from the leading editorial The
structure Of a tumble bug is an
object for the study of the most
profound philosopher and meta
physical thinker. It moves and
has its being Independent Of all
other bugs in the creation of AMI
mails. 1t lives out its day unless
some fool kills it, and none on
earth yet have seen this large
family fighting aud contending
over bills of civil rights. Who-
ever heard of one of those tum.
BILE bugs with the big head" !" i
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18
.apzS.

/ IE sonssign6 infosm- respec:ueusemen,
les babitants de Ia Paroisss La.ayette
quill publiera toute> habitations, fermes ou
lots de terre, ainsi one toute propriet6.
mobi'aifes a vendre ou loner, sans frais
Jusqna ce que Ia vente ou le loyer de.
dit~s prophecies soient effectuees.
II annonce fgalement quill prepare nue
hroch"r. descriptive de toutes les po, ton.
dc Ia Paroisse Lafayette, detaillant le.
resources ct autres infotmatious int6res
santes. conce.nsnt ces diverses parties,
Les annoncvs ct references seront publies
Ia suite de ces descriptions.
Pour pins amples informations s'adres.er
WM. b. BAILEY,
Au bureau de rAdvertiser.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

An Iowa farmer who had been
married only seven weeks, and
has had to buy a wig, offers to
bet that his wife can whip a
panther.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18
A Louer ou q exploixter
q Ia Part.

ONE terre do premiere qualit6, con.
tenant Cent arrsnts on d'svantags 81 on
y d6sife, une residence des plus commo.
des. magasin ct 6curie, sonf sur Ii terre
qui est bien ertouree. Une cabane ex.
ira pent etre .jontee I'll est uecessaire.
Patnrage gratis pour bAtes de travail.
S'adrssser Al bureau de CO journal.
~ NOV. 1873.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18
Z '.N'OTYCE.

,.sjsssiened wouid respectfully
- 10 tie inhahitants"of the
1ls,s.te, that be will advertise
lbs mt Ill plantations. farms,
Z lad and also all moveabIe
niuilsd 70 him, free of charge,
teg leass il effected.
- preparing a pamphlet de.
4 ~ pari.h. IN which all proper
1 hin viii appear.
ks7lvA w. B. BAILEY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18
Come One! Come All!
You will find the best ard the
cheapest goods at my store.

The Ladies particularly, are
invited to call, and they need not
fear of troublingme, by demand
ing q thorough examination ard
inspection Of my goods.
l will not pretend to give in
detail my stock of goods. but |
can safely assure the public that
! have. in my establishment, one
OF the best stocks that the market
afords' And | again say,
CoME OrE! ConE ALL!l
And see for yourselves.
aREsrEcrryLLy.
EDMOND CAIN.
MERCHANT, corner Main and St. John Ste.
VermilionviIe, La. Jan. II. ~.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

HLERMONT YOUNG,
~ Collector,
. OFFIcE:-New IBERIA. La.
WILL give prompt attention to all ac
counts and notes placed in his hands for
collection in the Attakapas and Ope lousas
Parishes.
The very best references can be given,
if required.
N. B.-New Orleans merchants having
claims against parties in this section Of
country, will save trouble and expense by
sending their accounts to him for coIIec.
ton. Jan. 81, 1874.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

VXTHITE CHESTER PIGS FOR SALE.
single or by pairs. Apply to
Jan. 10, "a. W. Z. BAILEY.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

II Veseds'e.-Six jeunes mulets ere.
oles, domptes aux harnsi.. hon m.rcher.
S'Adresser au bureau de- CO journal.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-04-18

. Aatesses Az Ouveau de ce journal.
A Vendre.-Dix-neuf terrains. situes
dams ct en- del.ors des I;mit-s de Vermil.
Ionville, peuvent 6tre achete hon mar.
che en- s'adre.sant = Wm. B. Bailey. au
bureau de I'Adveyt;ser.
a Vendre on Leuer.-Une habita
tion sitaee environ cinq miles 'ouest
de vermillonville, dams cette Paroisse.
contenant $50 srpents de terre, don't une
portion est bien etablie en- une residence
co,nmode, cuisine ct antres bAtisses. Pour
plus amples details, s'alreeser Win. B.
Bailey, AZ bureau de P4Advertisey.
n Vendre.-400 Arpents de tesre, ga
rantie Ia meilleure de l'endroit, don't IS
arpents 6tant bois6e, situee sur le Bayou
Qneue Toftuea ensirops Is miles ! l'ou.
est de- vermillonvilIs. Cette terre peut
etr~ achet6s dea conditions raisonustles.
S'adrasser = Wm. B. Bailey, an bureau
de rAdvertiscr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Having occasion to look up few articles Of
furniture the other day, we took walk through
Mr.. S. Iimmerman's establishment on Madison
street, and are obliged to confess our surprise,
not only at the excellence and magnitude of his
stock, but at the prices he is Offering it for. He
has parlor and chamber sets in all styles and of
all grades, bedsteads, bureaus, settees, lounges,
chairs, whatnots and so on to the eud of the list
in such mass as to cram his establishment from
cellar to garret. Our admiration was especially
excited by large lot OF brackets-the finest we
have ever seem There has been of late bit Of
furry in the furniture trade of this city-a cut
ting under" in a certain quarter, and the deter
mination of Mr.. Il. is that no advantage shall be
gained over him in that way So his prices are
regulated to fit the case. A chamber set that
sold last fall for $50 now rates about S12O, and
so on all the way through his mammoth stock
We are satisfied that people who want good fur
niture at uncommonly low figures will miss it
just now If they fail to call on Mr.. Zimmerman,
on Madison St., west Of La Sale.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
Pepper and Salt,

There is not man in this section who is more
disgustcd than our friend j. d. Hamn, at Huns
bcrger's. The weather makes it so bad for sell
ing onion tops that he talks of buying ear mufs
for EN- and stockings for peas!.. A couple OF
weeks ago we stated that meals could be bought
at Aitchcll's for 80 cents,-We meant short ra-
tions, such as we are generally obliged to take
on account of the thinness of our pocket book
Full meals are worth more, and ought to be,
since no first class restaurant can deal them out
for less. Our innocent statement OF the fact in
our case has caught the restaurant men by the
ears, and now we are called upon to pay the diff
ference. Farmers have had 271, ,T29 meals at
since We made that mistake, and now
Mitch. comes around with bill of five cents
shortage on each Of those meals! We haven't
the courage to figure up, much less to pay it,.
A question with US is, have the prayers of the wo-
men created this GOODNESS in the weather?
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

BURGLARS ABouT.-On Tuesday night one or
more burglars entered the boot & shoe store of f.
Claus Co., on Main street, and carried Of lot
of fine calf boots, valued at Sl25 Both the front
and rear door were locked on closing the store
at night, and were found in the same condition
in the morning; but this is accounted for by the
fact that the rear door was fastened with but.
ton ON the inside and this had probably been
turned by removing glass in the door, and on
retiring the burglars again turned the button in
the same way.
ANoTHER!-On Wednesday night probably the
same burglar, or gang of burglars, effected an
entrance by rear door into the house of VIM.
Stormont, on the corner Of Paul and Superior
streets. He Cor they went apparently all over
the house, every room showing signs of their
presence, but took nothing until they reached
the room Of Mr.. Stormouts son William, from
whom they stole pocket book containing $40
and watch. Singuarly all in the house remain
ed fast asleep during the visit. Young Stormont
had got the money in the afternoon at the bank
on draft, which the burglars had probably no.
ticed. VIM. Stormont, SEN, was absent from
home at the time.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

In view of the Postal Telegraph System being
adopted in this country many thousand more
operators will be needed, and as the business will
be particularly suited to ladies Gin Post Offices J
class will be started as soon as sufficient nun.
Der can be obtained. The whole course will cost
but s95. The business is pleasant and will take
but few months to become good sound opera.
tors. Study rooms pleasant and cool This class
will be exclusively for ladies' Cali and see our
school. If desircdan evening class will be started
OTTAWA TELEGRAPH INsrITUrH,
Chcever's Block Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

CHAPMAN SIsTERs.-The Chapman Sisters,
those queens Of the buresqre drama, assisted
by very competent company of performers,
gave an entertainment to moderately well filed
house in this city last evening The play was
called "Don Giovanni but it might as well have
borne any other Spanish name 1t was exceed
ingly funny, and the sisters, Blanche and Ella,
were most charming throughout. In the way Of
winsomc heartiucss, unaffected droery, coquct
ry and sprghtlncss we never saw their supe-
riors. Both sisters received great deal Of ap-
plausc and were frequently cncored.
This evening the company give their second
and la,t performance the play being Lotus and
Leo" another Of those udiCrous burlesques
in which the success of the Chapman sis
ters has been so pronounced and signal. They
cannot fail of having crowded house
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
Ilw. .2w. I'm. NJ. aM. sM.llY.
Twelve lines OF Agate make one square.

Twelve lines or Agate make one square
Advertisements not under contract must b, plainly
marked the length of time desired they will he conn-
uedsnd charged for until ordered out
Business and professional cards mot exceeding Ryeies)
rserted at dollars per Ave nea dol.
arper line extra.
Transient advertising in al 10 be psd strictly In
advance.
II Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise
ments before the expiration the contract will be charg
ed full above Extra charge will also be made
dissolution and other not connected their
regular business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per lire.
II in no case willtnese terms be departed from,
aT The date the slip which the Subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds to
the date to which they have paid and at notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

RAAB Il BEICKER-A new firm Of makers and
Of furniture, pictures frames, mattresses
&c, has began business on Main street, in Hos.
sacks block in this city. They make specially
of getting up the best mattresses in the market,
and warrant all their goods to be good and cheap.
When you want anything of the sort OF goods
manufactured above call on RNab 4 Relcker
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

NoTICE.-lt i an established fact supported by
all that NJ Stiefel Il CO. have the largest stock
Of clothing in Ottawa, and that Tor workmanship
and style 1t excels not only anything in Ottawa
but in La Sale county. TheypOy close attention
to business and employ none hpt the best work
mcE. Their clothing is equal 10 eastern work
full and elegant stock Of gentlemen's furnish
ing goods, hats, caps, trunks and valises, at the
Square Dealing House. NJ. SrIEPEL IL Co,
White Corner
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

DR.. j. B. Walker will meet his patients, and
may be consulted for all diseases Of the eye and
car at the Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, on Saturday
next, May 9Th.
He visits this city on the first Saturday in each
month, and at all other times may be found at
his office, in Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

A South Ottawa brute named John Hindc has
been committed to the county Jail for an ndefn
te period, on the order Of Esq. 7. NJ. Mason, OF
that suburb in default of 800 bail which he was
required to give as security to keep the peace
towards his wife, whom he has been in the habit
Of brutally beating and threatening to kill. He
had been previously fined for the ofiense, but as
he is execution proof there seems to be no rene
dy for his case but the lock up.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

The FANNY b. PRICE Dramatic Combination
will give an entertainment at the Opera House
in this city on Wednesday evening, April Goth.
The company was here several months ago and
gave an excellent performance; but since then
has been enlarged and greatly improved so that
it now has few if any superiors. For particulars
see programmes and posters.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Editors FIRE. IrddGr-Clark, the well known
"humbug," No. III Main ST., tries to deceive the
public by advertisement in the FREE TRADER,
that the Belroscs are the best paper hangers in
the city. In the first place, Clark is not comp
tent man to judge plain paper hanging or fires.
co job. He goes still further and procaiRs that
the Bclroscs take jobs for granting, glazing and
similar work. The advertisement is got up with
out any regard to truth and is calculated 10 mis-
lead the public To meet the case, make this
CHALLENGE:
| hereby challenge Clark or any Of his assist.
ants,,to compete with me in any kind Of plain
house painting, calciminlng frcsco or plain pa
pering. await a reply in the city papers. No
humbug ging about this matter. WM KELLY.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
SINGER Sewing Machine ApeoCy.

Mr. j. \. Porter, the gcncral agent of the Sin
ger sewing machine company of La Sale and
Bureau counties, has concluded to locate his
headquarters at Ottawa, and on the first of next
month in Reddick's block.
Mr.. Porter has had long experience in the
sewing machine business, and knows all about
the Singer and can tell what he knows
He threatens to make the sewingm ichinc bus.
mess "hum" here
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

WALL PAPER HANGING.-When you want any
fancy paper hanging or any work, cheap, coarse
or fine, the Bclrosc boys can beat them all As a
specimen of Superior work, we call attention to
a job done by the Bclroscs at Scherer's barber
shop on Madison street. Leave orders at II. p.
Clarks, at III Main street
Mr. Clark is a good painter @lazicr, graincr
&c. and like the paper hangers above mention
ed, warrants all bis work.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

NEW YORE BOoT AND SHOE SrORG.-The popu-
lar boot and shoe house Of Ottawa continues TO
keep the lead. 1t is supplied with as fine stock
Of new and fashionable goods as money can buy,
and new the spring stock will De sold low for
cash and the stock cannot fail TO give satisfaction
since it was selected with especial reference to
the wants Of the community.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Ed, Morris, one of the prisoners that escaped
from the La Sale county Jail week ago last
Sunday, was arrested on Sunday evening last at
Peoria by chief of Police McWhirter, Of that
city. There is nothing known as to what drec
ton the others have taken, but there is room for
suspicion that they have not yet got a thousand
miles beyond the vicinity of Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
Croques sets, good and cheap, at H. Walthcr
DR.. pierce's EnyorIte Prescription


is very strongly recommended vy the Medical
Faculty and is largely prescribed among their
female patients. IL is worthy OF all confidence
a. may be seen from the following testimonial:
ATLANTA, H., July 18th, lsG
DR.. K. '. PIERCE, Buffalo, \. y:
Dear Sir have not words 10 express my
gratitude to you for your advice and assistance
in my case. There Il not one who has used your
medicines since they have been brought here but
that can say with me they have been greatly ben
Gifted. Since ] have been so helped by It's use
six or seven around me left OF all doctors and
other medicines, and now use it their families,
after being cured OF the same disease as mine.
You do not know what wonder IL created in
our city, by its restoring my sister | wrote you
about, for she had been under the care OF three
Of our best doctors but could not sit up bu: for
few minutes at one time. ] begged Of her TO try
your medicines, and before she had used half OF
the bottles she could go all around the yard, and
has now just come home from visit Ave miles
away MRs. THOS. MCFARLAND.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

The huge trunk in front Of A Frank & Cos
Clothing House indicates that this firm keeps
the largest and best assortment Of trunks in the
city. Give them a call when you need trunks or
travelling satchels. No. 81 La Sale st. west OF
the Court House
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

PRIVATE SCHooL.-Miss Luella Gray, who has
abundant vouchers of her competence, will open
private school for infants and Young children
on Monday next, April eth, in aroom on the op-
positc side of the street directly north of the
convent in this city.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

The farmers Of Farm Ridge, Grand Rapids and
Deer Park, are invited to meet at the Essich
school house in Farm Ridge, on Saturday, May
ID, to organize farmers insurance company
Time of meeting, . o'clock, Pm.
BY a resolution Of the citizens of Farm Ridge,
at their last annual town meeting.
Z. FINLEY,
ELMER BALDWIN, Committee.
r. WILLIAMS
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

\ MYsrERr.-As a subject upon which to test
the efficiency Of prayer, well directed, united,
vigorous, able bodied, muscular prayer, we sug-
gcst the business meeting Of Thursday evening
last. We tried to find the meeting with mi
crOSCope but failed. Where did it assemble?
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

MLLISERY.-MrS. O'Meara's opening Of mil
linery goods last week displayed the finest stock
in her line ever seen in Ottawa.
She had every imaginable variety of pretty,
and all new goods, that could be desired. Her
spring styles are unriyalled.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

FoUND.-On April lst, on the road between
Geo. Dcbolt's and Wedron, a gold ring The
owner can have it by calling at w. NJ. Curyca's,
proving property, and paying charges.
Go to II. P. Clarli's at III Main street for all
work in the way Of painting.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

We are panied to note the continued absence
OF the County Recorder, c. W. Bernhard, Esq,
from his Office, on account Of sickness. He has
been confined to his home for over two weeks.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

CLOSING Our SALE.-Samucl Hughes has pur-
chased the stock of books and stationery former.
ly owned by Jas. Murray and is closing it out re.
gardess of cost, at the stand formerly Thomp-
sons, on La Sale st. Bargains are offered such
as were never known in Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
Notice,

The annual meeting Of the Ottawa Cemetery
Association Tor the election Of officers and the
transaction Of other business, will be held at the
office of d. P. Jones, Esq, Thursday, April Goth
at . o'clock 5. b. GRGDLgY, Secy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25
IORRING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for dong all kinds of Job Work. In the
dous styles of the art surpassed In this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything done
tfsIine give CALL BY the judicous and liberal
of pRters ink many mana fortuueh been made, and
the neld Is still open. Try It.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

NURsRRY.-We call attention to the large nur.
scry stock of Elias Hathaway, near the western
limits Of the city. He has a complete assortment
OF everything that can be thought Of
His line Of evcrgreens is particularly to be
commended 1t embraces all the desirable vari.
cites
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

ASSESSORS BooKs.-1he comfy clerk desires
us to say that the Assessors Books for the differ
eat town assessors throughout the county are
now ready at his Office for distribution.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

When you 90 to Chicago, visit The new Ire
mont House. Its elegant furniture, many con
venierces, andexcellent table, are complmentec
by everybody. 1t is on the old site, corner q
Dearborn and Lake streets
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Wash. Lloyd, proprietor Of Wcnona Poultry
Yard breeder of choice poultry, will sell eggs for
Matching, after March t. 1874, at the following
prices: Light Brahmas pcrdoz, $3.50; Dark Brah-
mas, per doz., 81; Partridge Cochin, per doz, 81
Buff Cochin, per doz, 81. My stock is selected
wi:n great care, for breeding purposes, and is as
good as any in the state. Money must accom-
pany orders. Ny facilities for shipping are un-
surpassed Address, with stamp, Wash. Lloyd,
Wruouo Ill
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

All the latest novelties in hats and caps just
received at the Square Dealing Clothing House.
VI. STIRFEL X Co, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Everybody is aware that A. Frank X Cos cloth
ing for men and boys are all new and desirable
goods made up lately, and no old goods are found
on their counters. We would advise all in want
Of Eew and stylish clothing TO give them call.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

II you want to buy bill Of groceries don't d
it until you have called on Rialc's, as they ar
always ready to 90 TO the bottom on prices.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

The PICTURE RoD-No house or office should
be without it, Two sizes, l and II inches. Fol
sale at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

VETOED. The President has vetoed the SEN
ate Finance Bill and J. Mcganln has vetoed the
high prices on boots aud shoes. He has heavy
stock that he bought at low prices for cash, and
he is bound to sell cheap.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Porter & Mason are driving business with
greater force than usual this spring, and are
ready TO III all orders for agricultural implc.
mcntS
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Commercial and law blanks, at Osman &fiape
mans, west Of the Court House square.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

BLANKs.-Rcliablc forms Of Leases, Deeds, ant
general legal Blanks, for sale by Osman & lIape
man.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

If you will chew tobacco, use the Fountain,
at Smith g. Risins's--thc best in the market.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Three lots OF new things in the shape Of gent.
bows and scarfs and scarf rings, just received by
A. Frank, the Peoples Clothiers, 81 La Sale st
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Fine Oranges, Lemons and Candies at H. Wal
Tiers new store.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

4 glri wanted TO do general houscwork. In
quirc az Riale's store.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

THE Arcade Bailey's billiard hail continues
to be the fashionable billiard establishment Of
this city. Everything is quiet and orderly and
gentlemen are always sure Of polite treatment
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

N.F. OCrowlcy sells the Dictator cook store
Beat them if YOU can
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

HORSE SToLyS-Tim. Sullivan, who lives on
Mr.. Jos Fennell's farm, some three miles north
of Ottawa, had tine mare stolen from his stable
on Wednesday night, or, more probably, early on
Thursday morning, together with a new har-
ness. The mare was dark brown, about years
ia
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

If you wa1t perfect lit in a a fine serge ou'-
ton ar lace boot. Jus, call nj. Mcgathn- He has
the largest stock IN Tie city, ana he claims ne
can lit all, both large and small, 'od his prices
are low for cash.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Ice Ice, ice Cream by the dish, quart and gal.
lon at II. Walthers Ice Cream Parlors next
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

Hurrah, II. walther will open his Ice Cream
parlors on next week Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

OCrowley, the popular stove dealer, met Us Oh
,..,.rd,y end said, "Becmus, you are scoun-
1T, nm, .,ul h, sells the best stoves in OttaEa
The Ottawa free trader., 1874-04-25

The best Chicago lager beer, cigars, &c, al
ways on hand at Anthony Schcrcr's, 140 Main st