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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
DR.. Mason in Chicago.

DR.. Mason, it seems has won quite a Hat.
tcring practice in Chicago, and is very favor.
obly mentioned by the press of that city. We
cut the following from the editorial rare of
Monday Chicago Times:
"Dr. Ralph Carol Mason is at present "A
distinguished guest of the Sherman house.
lie has won wide spread reputation by his
successful treatment Of diseases of the ear and
nasal catarrh He resides in Arrora, and
was recently the people, candidate for may.
or OF that city, but pcrcmptorily declined ac
cepting the honor, owing to his large prac
ticc. l. half the remarkable cures ascribcd
20 him are effected, he 10 certainly Il most
Ski!liul practitioner. Some Of his cures were
made the subject Of remark from the pulpit
Of one OF the Aurora churches, and patients
iocked 10 hear him from the surrounding
counties. lie has several prominent citizens
Of Chicago under his treatment, and is here TO
prescribe tor then"
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FINANCIAL Il COMMERCIAL.

There is no material change to notice in bust
ness matters during the past week. Trade con
tinucs rather quiet in I'll branches.
In money matters the situation /, about the
same The supply of funds i, fair and generally
sufficient TO satisfy all Legitimate demands. Foi
long time loans the market is over Supplied. and
parties furnishing the right kind OF security FIND
no difficulty in claiming money ut the usua
rate.
In Chicago the market is reported Il, easy for
ali ,rt time lOans on first class paper. The de-
mand for money seems to grow a little greater
and by the time the fail trade opens, loanabc
funds will probably be in demand as generally.
Gold has been steady during the week, and
the price advanced a lite towards the close
The price has ranged from 1924 to 10 and closes
in New York firm at lU97,.
Government Bonds in sympathy with gold and
under Il strong demand ny investors, have APP.
preciated little in price, aud close firm a II
small advance on the whole list.
Ravens, MucKlniuy& Cp.tu-nI,h the following
Ottawa quotations:
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From G.. M. Archer, Esq, Prince
ton, III.

To THE PUBLIC: As Dr. Mason has treat.
cd me very successfully for II bad case OF
chronic catarrh, can recommend his skill
full treatment to those who are afflicted with
this dangerous complaint My catarrh af
tlictcd me for many years, and before DR..
Mason treated me my head used to stop up,
used to have harrassing headaches, my
throat used to fill up. used to have repeat
ed miserable dizzy spells, and in fact suffered
most of those somptoms peculiar to catarrh
in the head and throat | have been follow
ing Dr. MasOn's treatment only three weeks
and my head is now perfectly clear have
no headache any more, my throat is now natu
raj have not single dizzy spell, and the
loahsomc disease is melting away like snow
in the sunshine. have seen DR.. Mason but
twice, and he gave me the treatment to use at
home, and ihas not stopped me an hour from
work of any kind and taking his treatment
altogether, think it blessing to those who
have catarrh in any form. AS was born in
Princeton, and lived here all my life, hope
my statement may prove of Interest to the
afflicted and lead them tu the same source OF
relief that has done so much for me.
GEORGE VI. ARCHER.
priuCri,n Anril % 1874
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From James M. Dollinger, of Au-
rOrA

For the good it may result in, earnestly
recommend that the afflicted consult DR..
Mason. Ny wife was an invalid for ten
years, and during the last seven years has
never left her bed Her suffering was more
than ! need describe Her case had been
treated and abandoned by the best medical
skill | could employ, and finally we grew
discouraged Hearing of Dr.. Mason's great
skill we hired him, and now, thank God, my
wife is about the house. and thinks DIR. Ma
son has worked miracle on her How
greatly esteem this wonderful cure | cannot
describe, but from my heart | really hope
others who suffer Will get the same amount
OF benefit JAMES VI, DoLLINcEE.
Aurora, March 80, 1874.
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Statement Of John Heaton, Esq,
Aurora.

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: My son
Richard was quite deaf for number OF
years, and was growing more deaf from year
to year-growing worse steadily all the time
1t interiered with his schooling and with his
intercourse with his family circle. We natu-
rally grew very soicitous about it, and feared
cure of his case would never be elected.
Last year, in The fall, we heard OF Dr Ma
sons great success, and took him to the doc
tor for treatment lie operated on my son
every other day for about three weeks, and
in that time the deafness gradually melted
away, till he became ENTIRELY CURED. The
treatment was not in the least disagrcea6lc.
Our boys HEARING REMAINS PERFECT to THIS
day, and so gratifying is it that give DR..
Mason my name as arctcrcncc-having lived
here some thirty ycarS,-and hope he will al
ways prosper as he deserves.
JoUN iENTON.
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For some years past DR.. Ralph Mason has
been investigating the cause and effect OF
nasal catarrh, ami also studying diseases Of
the ear. After many years OF patient study
and practice, he has perfected remarkably
successful system OF treatment, that seems to
work so admirably that his cures rank among
the miracles of modern medical scielce He
has, during the last few months, effected so
many cures of catarrh and deafness in Au
rora and the adjoining cities, that his name
has become "houschold word and the
afflicted 90 to him tor relief, even from Chi
caCo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
From VIM. j. HOLSTER, ESQ, OF
Batavia, III.

Eds. Bercon: Believing that it will prove
The means of leading the afflicted to obtain
relief, and feeling deep sense of gratitude
towards DIR. Mason tor his skill in my case,
you may add my name TO the long list of re-
markable cures. For years was badly
afflicted with Chronic Catarrh, with all its
dlsagreeable symptoms My breath was of.
tensive, had an almost constant headache,
and felt duh, heavy, stupid sensation tina,
nearly unified me for business; in fact for
years | suffered TO such an extent that tried
anything to get rid of my disease but to no
purpose. Only five weeks ago to-day went
TO DIR. Mason, and from day to day grew
better till now am ENTIRELY Cured OF THE
LoATHsoNE DISEASE. Though DR.. Mason is
stranger TO me | cannot help recommend.
Ing his admirable skill 10 those who suffer
wv. J. HOLLG>TER
Jan. |o'h, 1914. Batavia, H.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
CHICAGO August ,

CHICAGO. August 2l,t, 1874.
Chicago produce market, were irregular with
less doing. Lake freight, easier with corn > &c
W3 for Buffalo. FlourWa, dul aud lower. Wheat
active, closing at SlOl@ slO3 cash,
IS elsa $l.OO, seller Septcmhcrand Sis for Min
ncsota Corn steady and closing at G6 for
No. and 6Ga seller sept. Oats active and
lower closing at 4%c cash, and Hc, seller Sept.
Rye quiet and weak, at 5i@;4c Barley dull at
sl@i, seller Sept Hogs were in fair supply
sales at S64O@SG.>j. Tho cattle and slocp mar
kcts were unchanged, At S3OO1$63O for cattle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
From w A. Foster, Esq, Mendo-
ia, III.

Seven years ago DR. Mason virtually saw
cd nay life and restored me topreicct hearing,
after many other physicians lad failed Il
ccmain entirely well 10 this day--thanks to
mis- wonderful skill"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
From John E. Hemicks, Esq, Au-
rOra

Eds ao"'1D: BY your paper notice some
more cures of DR.. Mason, and some cures |
know Of are not mentioned | want to say
20 you that he has cured me was afflicted
Cor full twenty years and could not get cured
by any one until went to Or. Mason was
sent to him by some OF my friends that he
,lad cured. DR.. Mason made me out only one
prescription, and used it only five days, and
now | am entirely cured, aud want you to
publish my thank, in your paper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22

The following is an editorial extract from
the Bureau County R,pUbijcoo, published at
Princeton, Ill.
Without cNaggCralion We can say that the
amount of testimony presented to our citizens
by DR.. Mason is remarkable In addition to
the large number that we have published
some four months past, we, to-day, give "A
large number OF recent ones fully endorsing
DR. Mason's remarkable skill Many OF
our best citizens, who become his patients,
speak very highly Of his ability and mode OF
treatment. Among others we Nigh, mention
Jacob kinnan, Esq, Ed. Harris, ESD j. 5.
Buck, Esq, and Mrs. G.. VI. Burr, while the
eases OF Miss Carpenter, Master WinshIp, OF
the sons of Mr. Tcbow, of TiskIlwa, of MI
Martin lIit;ingcr, and several others who
were partially deaf, remain permanently cured
to this day, through Or Mason's Sklltul
treatment. Better than all, DR. Mason, being
regular graduate, has the confidence of the
majority of the regular medical profession,
and has been called upon by DR.. Thompson,
DR.. Latimcr, DR.. Taylor and several others in
consultations regarding cases made special
ty by DR. Mason.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
HOME TESTIMONY.

For the express bereflt of those who arc
20! already familiar with the remarkable
success that has attended DR.. Masons cxtcn.
siye practice, the following letters are pre-.
scented. They are chosen from! several hun
bred Of o like tenor, and come unsolicited,
from prominent parties, well known by their
social Standing in the community to which
they beONc:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22

The following is an extract from II LAKE
number of the Elgin Gdadtc:
"Dr. Mason, the we'll known master OF
those fearful maladics, catarrh and deafness.
is now "A regular resident of Kane county, II
regular practitioner, and not travelling phys
ician. His remarkable success in Aurora
warrants us in recommending him to all our
readers, AS we personally know several of the
persons he has cured. This is success. and
We feel he has Il right to claim 1t as such, and
that We have duty 10 perform in making
known his claims People afflicted with
catarrh should get rid Of it at once, ~ it /,
not alone one Of the most loathsomc diseases.
but also one of the most dangerous"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
From c. T. Taylor, Esq, Of La
Sale and Mendoza, ILL.,

Having known DIR. Mason for II long time,
aud being familiar with hi, very large prac-
tice take pleasure in directing the afflicted
many cures he has effected, and am familiar
with his general reputation as "A responsible
gentleman and rs a successful physician VINO
$ worthy Of every confidence.
{. f. TAYLOR
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
Special Notice.

Those desiring to secure DR.. Masom'> treat
ment should not delay, but by consulting him
at once, secure all the benefits of his STAY in
Ottawa. The visit cannot he prolonged. as
his large home practice demand, his carly
return. lie may be consulted at the CLIFF.
Ton HOTEL daily. from : till &, mul fur
ther notice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22

one examination only l. necessary, as a
.E4luute record Ct the case i made and the
2tient Is furnished with all the necessary
remedies which can be used at home with
out any Interruption TO diet or business, or
causing even the least Inconvenience what
eaever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
From Mrs. G. Burr, Primo eton.
Illinois.

i feel encouraged about my hearing, for
lind by testing my hearing with my watch
IS you did, find quite an improvement. |
could not hear it tick at all in my right car
and now can hear it distinctly"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
Miracles in Medical Science.

The following remarks are from the editor.
ial page of the Chicago Time Of sunday
morning. April r. 1874
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-22
Banking.
EIkST NATIONAL BANK
OF OTTAWA

DIRECTORS.
nriIoh II. SWnt' Lorenzo Leland.
w. Bushnell, Isaac Gave
Il. d. Lyman, j. r NASH
John Brundage.
Having organized under the National Ranking Law on.
succeeded TO the business of VIM. H. W. Cushnan we arr
now open Tor the transaction OF general banking business
EX change on Chicago, New York, and ali the prin.
clpai Giles OF the United StatJS, bought and sold
exchange on England Ireland, Scotland and Con
tlnenta Europe drawn In SUNS &c suit purchasers
Collections made throughout the state 4 promp-
~ RENTED for on day OF payment, rate OF
change
. United states, Illinois, and La Sale coun:
Bonds, Gold, Silver, &c bought and sold.
Revenue stamps of all demon natons,-afu
supply constantly on hand.
Our facilities such that offer Inducements tc
customers, and shall endeavOrs give entire
satisfaction to thosc eRtrusting with their business
Banking hours from "A. NJ. to 4P NJ. marl5.'19
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-. Mason,s practice is exclusively confined
20 the troatment. relief and cure Of
CATARRH, DEAFNESS,

discharges from the Ear Noises in the Head,
Bronchitis, Throat and Lung Diseases
that len, to Consumption, also Ner,
WOES and General Debility IN
Male and Female
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Aurora, March so, 1874.
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Still More Testimony.

Princeton, April %, 1874.
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Ottawa, March 18th, 1871.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-19


20 negotiate with
WHITE & BONNER,
to be found at their exclusive mills on
the banks of the Guyandoite river near
the railroad bridge This firm has suPe'
riOr advantages over ali others for fur
nishing building material, for their mill
is located in the very heart of the best
timber market in the known world.
Logs Of immense length are foatcl
from the stump to their log way saving
the expense of large teams of oxen, gen
orally necessary for drawing heavy tim
her
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-19

Dr. ~. G. AVER g. co. Lowell. Mass,
Practical and du4'v'ieaf Chemists.
AND SOLD ALL ROUND TIE WORLD
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-19
Chasapeake & Ohio Railroad.

Which, a.'ndwe Line by reason ens
year, immense trough and traffic and
The running this @ from 3e city Hunloeoa w. Rich
be ,oT made at the city eff Huntington wit
Railroads ccnd0g throughHe entire Vest and Norihwesf
an se g be sao}s v t l% 2 n a a5
commenced Important railroad cnnes WIN the southwest will also be made
this 2' a@ y rig h Cbey S o'gs5 SIX or sieve
qaej other point in the valley Of the Ohio 1t in the immediate
the opening he 'na n roG VIII give easy ard cheap
superior all others in the United States superior
quality abundant quantity Of tn Goals which they
that peculiar pnt Coal which to be valuable substitute
Of % ssi The region celebrated for the great abundance and
r.. e 4s : I ' a city Of T e.. c s y ,s G Pgof9l
and its will form % P waters o. the T6',aPSaEs Bay and
staples Of the West and Southwest and the products Of the nuf
81 As place Of T5 inviting locality the
IN addition 10 the natural leauy remarkable and its gen.
proprors have cost aiioq the city pan
advantage fence eradication
ave all eo MADE Of
vao1 % rarden fruit trees shIo55eTy cup
oI lots win be selected Cor residences only
subject conditions which will forever ? ns.'Pes' in the yni,y
plan which can easily adapted
m the central part the city the College has ez
education the higher Of learning
The prices Of vary $3.50 $3.50 according
payment day purchase. balance
purchase will
of
mnisa
In purchase wiIh
ner cent Der purchase credit
build lot
purchase
icons against and specified regulations regarding
the nd location of be buildings 0
auda Of theoll der
in nrimi supply Chesapeake
7Hy from whence can transported Huntington mod
eraee
Liberal securing
purposes.
Chesapeake Railroad being Completed
the Eastern Washington Hunt
given application person
o either Of the Undersigned
ID. w. EWNONS, Gent Supt
JOEN III. OBEY, Agent
Huntington, West Va
JAMES j. TRACY, Sasyop5 1,saHgy
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-19

MARSHALL COLLEGE,
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
--r-r.. - ~ ~ -

-..rt-,r. t..s s.I- r-. Pads I.r. ~ is-1
tr ~ 5uutiy. .,.i
fNNIhJ CTrFS
t u. Tttrr, A. d., Principals
rr,r o.. Tuersrov, A. VI. ls' assistant.
.'f-- Carrie Cooper. 2u3 Assistant.
ella Tvruc. @ri Assistant.
Miss Naau., Ievc, Music md Drawing
There are three Departments Primary,
Normal and t-o6cmlcal.
.TUE ICIDFVIC4L DEPARTMENT
Inc riesa fIlIcoursc OF English and Glass
zeal studies adapted 10 81 young People
for advanced standing iu College.
TIE NDFEiL DEPARTMENT.
Ilearraurcrcnt Of studies. and the
methods of Instructions usej, are intend
cd O.. furnish the students With; list. A
thorough knowledge ef tae branches COM
monty la--h.iu Che scho is Of the State;
-l.a knowledge OF the principles
.f education and of tbeart Of applying
.F,u tr rlsctic, iu the school r1om.
YEITtHT pEIIATEEAT.
IT.. Primary Department is so arrou.
-.Eae O. constitute model school. ana
attended rgtoti practical eysupl jhca-
...g % ta, principles ami methods in an
Tc.cat coarse of Normal training.
EJPENSES.
Tuition Students IN preparatory,
Normal aud Academical departments.
per torn. SO 90
Tess that ] Term, Ter week, ! Uu
couissnoias payable b. all stu.
dents pe- term, l 90
Lessons on piano including use Of
Instrument. term Of T. weeks,
two lessons yer week, 90
French and German each PEI ..rm, 400
Tuition payable strictly ID advance
Goarliur-With use Of room per
week. o.
Fuel end Light .
Winter term Ter week, 80
Washing per dozen 90
Students rooms are furnished with
stove. b.js'eal, mattress, wash,stand, IA
ole. TWO chairs. vashbowl, pitcher. pail
lo1kirc.rlass. lamp aud window blinds
Bed clothes AMI all other articles Of room
furniture other that those mentioned
above. must BE furnished by the student
There is no provision fer self boarding in
O e buildings.
Board bin payable one half at the be-
ginning the other at the close OF the term.
Further information may be obtained
by applioa Hor 20 THE PRINCIPAL
Huntington, Cabell county,
ulJtf West virginia
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BOTTOM PRICE

Contractors and builders would do well
10 negotiate with
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Sawed Lumber.
\. 3. PALMER.

a. 3. PALMER,
Agent for tie
Mank3r & Gocktee, Planning Ill
20. CT Ripley, 0.
Has On bard and ,riH rec,ire Ills dcv
10000 #. dressed and seasoned p-p.
lar lumber.
$1,000 No. !, Is 10 saved pine shin
giles.
100000 &" " Cut poplar shingles.
100 00O'' Poplar lntb.
100 Windows assorted pr,med anl
glazed.
10000 f.. dry poplar flooring, ye'.1v
pine, white pine, ond black We,
nut flooring.
100 Panncl doors.
WINDOW AND DOOR FRAN rs
MADE TO ORDER.
Dressed Pine in. ! ! in. ! 10. a5d
Z in. thick.
10000 r.. Of Weather boarding.
Fancy
Brackets.
HROuIdinGg
And all building material furnish
ed prompt, on sborr notice.
Buildings erected IN short ro.ioo
ID Avenue bet eth end 9lh streets
Huntington, WestVa. e.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
BURGLARY.
The Rear Portion OF the L VI hlesteo
with Thieves.
4 Citizen PatrO..

The citizens in the neighborhood of ALagno-
liza and Julia streets for the last month have
been robbed one by one, night after night, OF
their clothing. chickens, washtubs etc.
About a week ago they were obliged to form
themselves into body, taking turns about in
patroling the streets in front Of their homes
to protect life and property. On the patrol
being placed on the streets, these regular
thieves stopped their villainous work for a
few days, but last night renewed the attack
with more boldness than ever.
About halfpas l o'clock yesterday a
tween Julia and Cypress, were entered by
some two or three burglars. Fortunately,
however, one of the inmates of the house dis
covered men climbing over the fences in the
surrounding yards and Immediately gave the
alarm, when Officer LOBBY, assisted by the
citizens patrol, gave chase to the thieves who
were in the rear Of the premises, and fired
some four or five shots at them.
The officer, after long chase, succeeded in
capturing notorious thief named James
cinct Station on charge Of burglary and lar
ceny. He had III his possession large
amount of goods that have been identified by
the occupants Of the different houses in that
immediate locality as being their property.
On the officers return to his beat, about
half-pa o'clock in the morning, some I'M
known thief entered the store Of Mrs. Ander-
son. corner of Julia and Magnolia streets, and
was in the act Of making off with a sack
of oats, when he was pursued for sew
eral squares and fired at by Officer Pat
LOBBY. The property was recovered and
turned over to the owner The thief,
on turning the corner, gained on the
officer and made his escape. Welearn, at the
hour of going to press, that well-known thief
has been brought to the Charity Hospital, from
the rear of the city, suffering from two wounds
in the chest AS the party claims to have had
no difficulty with anyone. it is supposed that
he is one of the men that entered the above
residences at L. o'clock this morning.