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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

DRowNrD--On Saturday last, AZ about one
o'clock in the afternoon two children, daughters
of Peter Skuse, residing north Of the Rock
Island Railroad bridge, We're ac :idently drowned
1t seems that they went to the river for wafer
as was their custom, and by some means the
ing to save her drowning sister, also persisted.
A jury were empaneled by Esquire Lockwood,
in conformity with law and instructions from
the Coroner. After hearing all evidence bearing
was returned:
We, the undersigned, \ jury sworn TO examine
into the cause of the death of the Two children
now lying before us, at the residence of Peter
Skusc, in the city OF Ottawa, county OF la Sale
and state of Illinois, do find that they are
the daughters OF Peter Skuse and Catherine
Skuse, named Elizabeth Skuse, aged eleven years
and eight months, and Fanny Skuse aged four
Years, and that they came to their death on Sat
urday, August Goth, 1874, by accidental drown
ing in the Fox river at or near the residence Of
Thomas Pillion, which is above the Fox river
dam and at place where the water is at least
fifteen feet deep, and at place dangerous OF ac-
cess: and that the Oldest girl had been sent there
by her mother to procure water, as was fre-
Quently done.
Given under our hands in Ottawa, in county
and state aforesaid, this 30th day Of August, A. d
1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

There was regular" meeting OF the city
fathers on Tuesday eyening--prcscnt the mayor
and nine aldermen.
That everlasting" chcsnut street grading north
of the canal" was up again, and as the glass
works have about done the grading to the rail.
road the street and alley committee were direct.
ed to have the job finished
Stout from the law and ordinance committee,
reported verbose ordinance of eight sections
intended to regulate things around the railroad
dcpots. Minors are not allowed to get ron or OF"
II train, car or locomotive, whether stationary or
in motion, without first obtaining leave OF the
PERI ons in charge so to do. (What in the world
are minors to do, surprising, in the hurry OF
the arrival and departure OF trains, no conductor
is in sight? Must they stay "On or of"
though the trains carries them off or leave themO
Then 'busmcn are not allowed to solicit passcn-
gers; and each railread company shall designate
two of its own employees to be appointed as spc..
cial policeman to enforce this singular ordinance.
W. D. Clark, the street sprinkler, was allowed
$50 for keeping things moist around the city
hall during the season. .,..
| The council voted to J. L. Porter aud Others
all the permission they had authority to grant IN
the premises, to improve the mineral spring near
the river above the Illinois river bridge on the
south side
| Alderman Hook made an indignant speech
about the outrageous strip Of sidewalk some
mutton headed employee of the c. b SO. Rail
road has put down on the east side Of Millcr's
carpenter shop, corner OF Main and Walker 81
The railroad crosses and ruins the sidewalk al
that point, and should be compelled to put 1t IN
decent order. If they don't, Hook is mad enough
to order the street supervisor to tear up the
track The city engineer was directed to loon
| into tao matter and report to the council
On motion of Griffith, committee of the city
council, to hear complaints about the assessment
and cQualize the city taxes, was directed to holt
sessions Sept 10, II and II from to Gr. NJ, eacl
day, at the city hall
A few bills and the usual monthly pay TO Tho
city officers were voted, and the council ad
ljOurncG for two weeks
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stoves of MI styles, at H'e,n.il3"

The TIDE Ris1Nc.-In-t before gJing 10 pres
we looked in upon \. Frank " Go. ANA MS mann
moth stock to see how the pew goods were 20
ing. busy house and fai! one We ioun" H.
and the tide of customers and patrons seems SEX
ting In stronger and stronger. good word is
encouraging and acceptable, hut good pur-
chase is a still better pledge of wei! wishes TO
the entcrprisng firm, and these pledge were
being given abundanlly enough. The class OF
customers is particularly noticeable, for both the
gentlemen and ladies who thronged the place
were well able TO appreciate the fine imported
and domestic goods.
They speak of the boys department as spe-
cialty and the novelties Of beautiful l'il'" gar
mcnts seem to justify the u-c OF lh"l ,c'ln; nut
to use such a standard Of Judging, "" would say
that every Departments "nd The whole concern
for that matter, is speciality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

1t may be suggested as an omen of success,
that Gov Palmer, who was President Of the
Opposition Convention last week at Spring
field, was the President of the first Republican
State Convention that met at Bloomington in
May, 1856, that gave that party its first dis
tinct state and subsequent national organiza
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

The radicals of the 9th Illinois Congress
sonal District had boiling hot time of it at
Princeton this week This convention was
in session two days, took about 200 ballots
and finally laid out congressman John b.
uawley cold, nominating II. j. Henderson in
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\ post norton examination was made OF the
brain of the son .: Frank Fisher on Saturday
last, the result of which was the lnding of about
an egg shell fill Of congealed blood pressing up
on the brain. The probability i, that a small
blood vessel was rupturcd by the fall and the
pressure OF blood caused his death,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
ANNOUNCEMENT.

candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing November election
We are authorized 10 announce CHAs. 4. FERGUSON
Freedom candidate Tor the office Of Sheriff of La
Sale county subject 10 the decision OF the "Independent
county convention to held the 9th September.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

CLOSE CALL roR THE BEER TEAFFIC.--On yes.
terday afternoon during the shower Tue NSh'-
ming, evidently with malice a'oFe'h"'gn',
struck and demorulizcd a tree in front oi Turner
Hall. 1t then seemed to branch of and follow
the telegraph wire FOR some distance, swapping
like pistol
On congratulating q German friend on tn"
narrow escape of the Hall, rcmarking that lit
tie more and their beer would have suffered, he
replied: "Yuh, md lcctlr more an under way
md de soldiers monumcJ' woald Lcy gone nit
ter tivcl. Don't ill.,
There is nothing lkr "onicrtmrut under All
circumstances For onr |arl 80 VII take such
scrcnadcs in broken dGs,-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KiLL.--A case entl-
tied The People Vs. abraham Code, in which the
defcndat was charged with ass!lulting Mr. Jacob
Geresch, of the town Of Earl with II club with in
tent 10 Kill, underwent preliminary eXamina.
ton in Justice Weeks court on Monday and
Tuesday. About dozen witnesses were exam.
incd, and the accused was held in bonds 10 the
amount Of nine hundred dollars.to appear at the
October term Of the Circuit Court. No bonds.
men appearing. he was turned over to the gen.
erous hospitality Of sheriff McIntire.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

A SWINDlE-A few weeks ago smooth
plausible sort Of fellow, calling himself Charles
White and pretending to be farmer in the town
of Freedom, came to E. Richardson, grain deal
er in this city, and presenting u letter from MIR.
Ferguson OF the same town, saying he was all
night, obtained of Mr.. R. Si5 or a grain contract.
II was soon discovered, however, that the pretend
ed farmer was bogus and his letter from Mr. Fer
guson forgery, upon which detective {. 5. c.
Crane was put upon his track. Mr. c. in a few
days got q letter from the Sheriff of Kendall
county stating that his man had been arrested
there on a charge Of stealing hogs and was
bound over for trial. AS the stealing was done
at Millington and mostly in this county, the man
had been examined at Sheridan and on Thursday
was brought to the county Jail at Ottawa 10 be
held for trial
This man while in Kendall county called him
self Nolan and In tracing up his history, Mr..
Crane finds that he has gone under several
aliases, the most common being Captain Jack
Nolan, of the Confederate army" He was origi.
nallv of Kentucky, where he prctends that dur
ing the rebellion he was pressed into the Confec'
crate army, and rose to the rank Of captain. In
1867 he was sent to the penitentiary at Joliet
from Champaign county for horse stealing, and
at the time was wanted" in several other coul.
ties in Southern Illinois on account of various
ofienses. After his discharge from Joliet in 1o1l
he got job in the stone yard of Messrs, eagle
X Sheffield, in this city, where he worked several
months and then left, since which time he has
been traced to different places, his main occupa
ton being the commission of small theycrcs and
lodging the officers unit! he was finally brought
up standing is above.
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RINpaz

burns saltrheum ear.Sche, &C. upon the hnmaa frame
and of strains SPAWN gals &C. upon animals In one year
than have all pretended remedies since the world be-
,an It's cour.erirrtant an ahsalng pain reliever.
Crppes throw away their cruches the lame walk poison
ous bites are rendered nsess and the wounded arehesed
without 1t sno humbug The recipe Is pubsisheu
around each bU',ic lis selling as no article ever before
sold and Il sell. because Just what pretends 10 do
Those who now suffer rheumatism. pain or swelling
deserve TO suffer II they will not CensnT Lniment.
More than 800 certificates Of remarkable cures, lnciushe
frozen limbs, nrouc rheumatism. govt running tumois,
&C have L received. We will send circular containing
ccruHras recipe, &c gratis 20 any one requesttngit
Cne hpt;c OF the yelOS wrapper Centaur Lihnenlsworh
Jnc hundred 10 spawned swevned horses ana
p,lcs o Ear screw worm In sheep Stockowuers, this Lin.
nentI. worth YOU. attention. NJ family should be WITH
ennur ut nmcnt Sold y1ll druggiss. SOC per bottle
srce bottles 81 J. Il. l.osE& Coz rs Broadway New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

Mrs Baldwin will open her music class Mon
day, Sept 18th Pupils who have handed in their
name, As well as those DESTROYS of making APP
plicatiou, win please call at her rooms in Opera
House, second floor Fr,day a"R Sat,r,ioH S.p'
liN aUH I2sb. when hours ca. be- arranged,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

FIRE.-On las. Saturday morning just as Our
citizens were brcakiastng, the alarm Of fire was
sounded aud soon the fire brigade were rushing
down Madison street toward the square. The
fire. although by good service on part Of the de-
partmcEt was soon under control, at first had a
very threatening appearance Il originated in
the % story Of the Glover * Cook block in the
Book Bindery OF Mr.. Lutz. The neaI proximity
Of a row Of wooden buildings spread the fears Of
general conilagration.
The loss by burning was slight, however. no.
amounting 10 over six or seven hundred dollar,
70 both building and contcats.
Mr.. Luiz lost heaviest, lii stock being almost
entirely consumed by fire or destroyed ny water
and moving We understand thaJ the blow is "a
heavy one on lin as he is a nan Of very lmitcl
means
Rice X Walhril-c, attorneys, lost fifty volumes
Of law books and q case worth 1923
Forbes * GehTiu- lost by water and breaka-e
something like 500.
The last named firm a- well a. our business
men generally, expires, themselves a. very thank
ful 20 the 'rcmcn for their prompt and efficient
service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

: Youthful BygGLAR.-Constablc Murray 70.
rested on Monday last boy named Ihos. Ma.a-
by FOR burglary. 1t seems the young offender
has been going through" several residences iu
:Lc county stealing watches, jcwelry, money or
any valuable, which lie could lay his hands upon.
lie j. but sixteen years OF age, and from present
liz, a hattering promise for free ,u-
!.far iu the reform school ~ Pontiac.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

4 pocket Hool. was found last week contain
Ing money and notes and q letter written 10y tie
finder 20 the supposed owner. Owner called ou
Tuesday and, sU:fusej with smiles and bushes
compensated the FINDER 10y generously presenting
him with Jir, ,lH's such reckless l1graiIiy often
bring, financial cmbarrJ-- mcHt and ruin upon
lie nnu.r.-
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C'rntassr Eminent.

rnere is 10 pain which the Centaur
Linimenf vii! NOT relieve, no swelling IL
VIII rot subdue, and 10 lamcness which
II viii not c1rc. THIS Is strong language,
butt is true. itRas produced more cure,
OF Rheumatism, neuralgia, lockjsw, palsy
snraips, swell!ugs, caked breasts, scalds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
harrtfD.

by the Rev j. f. Most. at the residence OF the tribes
thCr Ia ottava, the mOrnng OF the 2ls inst, Mr. d.
SNOW 20 Miss SUSIE +. sMEArON.
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Millinery Headquarters.

New .all styles Of millinery goods o! every de
scription, received almost daily.
MRS E. HARPER. 1877 Main st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

Call 8; Hl,,eri.u Bros and see the WomlU's
Rights cook stove, the best in Tie market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

goal at Hacberlin Bros. and examine their par,
Tor and cook stoves.
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The trains going north on the c. b. q .. X. r.
are very heavily loaded. The company are trans
porting nine hundred cars OF pig iron from the
mines in Missouri, to the iron works in Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

HaeLcrlin Bros. are prepared 10 EEL tir-t class
stoves, 10 very low price
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schoo, books, school books, school books. 50
Osmau X Hapcman'-.
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pound, nice fresh oyster crackers for p ct'
al Walthel's bakery.
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New goods are coming by the car load at
MONEYS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

Now is the time to leave your measure for
suit at Moneys.
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Mooney means business and intends 90 ,ell
.,a,'tu- q bottom prices.
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Niblo and Eels acted as scorers.

NlDlO anu EtlS aclcu as sCOrers.
The best of feeling was exhibited between the
contestant throughout the game. The third
rame between these clubs will be played at OF
ava some time this month.
The game over and the town seen we started
home via the Fox river road. And here let lis
give our views as to railroad brakeman. They are
necessary to the safety Of passengers, necessary
to the safety of train, and noble, hard
working set of fellows as a class. But it is our
candid opinion that when one Of these specimens
Of the genus homo gets SO remarkably stunning
in his make up as to have more the appearance
Of an angel than II human; when he PUSHES so
franticaly into dangers way as to shove gen
tlemanly passenger half off the platform in or
der that ne may assist said passengers wife off
the train,-when such self sacrafcing courteses
are thrust upon genteel passengers it is about
time that such brakemcn be either promoted to
switchmen or given the grand bounce.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

For q plate Of nice fresh soup 20 20 II. Va.
Tiers lunch house.
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CA-I'pISIA lie more than substitute Tor Csstor
OIL II ~ the OILY article IN existence which Is certain
nssmatc e iood, regulate the novels, cure windcoc,
and produce natural sleer I, contains neither minerals,
morphine nlcohu ANA j. pleasant 10 lake Chiufen
Mood nrt or, and muibers may rest. octl-ly-5thp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

Hardware aud ;iowarr, at }iocncr)m B'o',,
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HOME MATTERS.
Our Locals Rambles.

On Tuesday morning "korn' was "oh on the
morning train" to see, hear and then tell the
readers of the FREE TRADER all about the towns
north Of Ottawa on the Fox river road.
sEvgN.UpyILLE,
better known as Serena, was Of course VISITED
and found still hourishing Anew house arrived
in town on that day and will be soon converted
into business house.
SHERIDAN,
though less than five years old, is atown ofthree
hundred inhabitants, and contains rs good class
of buildings as many older towns. A large and
well arranged school building and commodious
church speak Enthusiastically in favor of the moral
and intellectual character of its citizens. Fiji
teen buildings have been erected the present sea-
son. \ beautiful park has been laid out and
shade trees set therein, while in the centre an
artesian well furnishes good supply OF water.
The town supports local newspaper and base
hall pluh
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his place.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11
WILLIAM H. JACK.

W. H. Tunnard the editor of the
Republican, the ring organ in this city,
takes umbrage at some illusions we
made in an article in this paper some
weeks since, in which we declined to
receive soldierly advice from one
whose knowledge Of the qualities of
a man Of war, was obtained from a
close connection with a Commissary
Department. We are truly glad the
shot has told so we'll. We perfectly
agree with him that "the records of
the past have nothing to do with
present political differences" but
they have much t., do with the charac.
ter OF the men who advocate those po-
litical difference; and we contend /,
and all candid minded men will adj
NIT, that the character Of men shape
and give responsibility not only to
political parties, but to every other
position citizen may take in life,
and following out this hypothesis, We
arc free to admit that the leaders Of
the Radical party here, look as if they
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11
Ono Grand Capital Prize
$4,000 in Gold!

Two Prizes 81, 900 8
Two Prizes $500 5 GREExDAcxs!
Five Prizes 500 g
One Family Carriages and Matched
Horses with Silver Mounted Harness,
worth $500!
/ Horse and Buggy, with Silver Mounted
Harness, worth $500.
$3.50!
Five Family Sewing Machines, worth
500 each!
$50 Coll and Silrer Lercr Hunting
Watches liz an,) ,rorth from $50 to
$500 each.
Gold Chains. Silve r- ware, Jewelry,
&C., &c.
Number Of Gifts 5000! Tickets
limited to $4,000!
AGENTS WANTED TO SELL
TICKETS, to whom Liberal Premi-
ums will lie paid.
Single Tickets ST.; Six Tickets SIS j;
Twelve Tickets $40; Twenty five $50.
| Circulars containing full list Of pri-
zcs, q description of the manner of draw
ing, md other information in reference to
the Distribution, will he sent to any one
ordering them. All letters must be ad-
dressed to
Main Office, l.. D. SINE, Box sc,
l0l w. Fifth St. Cincinnati, O.
Oct Ally.
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had no war record, or had one ac-
quired in so good q school as the
Quartermaster or Commissary depart
ments, which were, during the late
unplcasantness, VIGOROUSLY corrupt.
If he did not wish to "resuscitate" the
war, he should have RETAINED from
such expressions us were used in his
issue, which drew the remarks from
us that 50 nettles him. Mr.. Tunnam
you were the first to begin this "war
business" but we propose you shall
not have tho last "say" about it. AS
far as our statements then made are
concerned, we were not ignorant of
the facts when we made them, and
if you desire proof of such a fact, we
are prepared to furnish it. As for
tile "sanguinary engagements" as
you choose to term thcm, that you
took part in, we can only suppose you
allude to the slaughter of rats with n
blow gun at the Round House, during
the seige of Vicksburg, which you
sold to tho men at so cents each.
and zee can Girc you authority for this
also. Our advise to you is to he very
particular in future how You italisizc
the word 'soldier," when you alludc
to us, us we are II little vain of our war
record, we miyht he tempted to give
you u touch of a Virginia engage
ment.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11
ART DEPARTMENT. 1874,

The Illustrations Cr the ALDlNE have
won a worldwide reputation. and in tho
art centres Of Europe 1t IS an admitted fact
that its wood cuts are examples Ut the
highest perfection ever attained. Tho
common prejudice in favor of steel plates
is rapidly yielding I" ,uorc educated and
discriminating taste which recognizes tho
advantages and superior artistic quality
with greater facility of production. This
wo'M-cuts "f the ALDlNE possess ail tn.
lelicacy and elaborate finish of the mos,
costly steel plate, while they afford bet
ter rendering of the artists original.
TO fully realize the wonderful work
which the Aldinc is doing for the cause OF
ART culture in America. it is only mecca
sary /" consider the cost to the people of
any other derc:,t representations Of the
productions of great painters.
In addition to designs by the member.
Of the National Academy and other noted
American artists, the Aldino will repro
d"ce examples Of the best foreign masters,
selected with view to the highest arts.
tic success and greatest general interest
Thus the subscriber to the Altline will, ut
u triiiing cost, enjoy in his own home tho
pleasures aud refining influences Of true
art.
The quarterly tinted plates for 1874 Win
be by Thos. Moran and J. u. Woo! ward.
The Christmas issue for 1874 will con
tain special designs appropriate to the
season, by orr best artists, and will sur
pas in attractions any OF its predecessors
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-11
The Worlds Fuvoritc.

The Worlds Fayoritc.
TIE SALES Of the SINGER last year
l was the greatest ever attained for
any Sewing Machine in !: year, and was
nearly double the sales Of it's highest
competitor, as may be seen by reference
to the account Of sales far 1873; from
sworn returns mate to the owners of the
Sewing Machine Pateni-tvon which
statistics we select the five leading ma
chimes, viz:
! The Singer sold 232,4ii
Wheeler L. Wilson, 1890
Is Domestic, Ad.,l4
" Grover & Baker, 1915
Weed, 2l769
1t will be observed that the difference
III favor of the SINGER. is the cnorlno,,s
amount Of ll3,25l over Tho highest COM
petltor. This result has been obtained
after years Of competition.
We submit to an interested public if it
is claiming too much to say the Singer
is tho most popular Sewing Machine in
the world.
GEO. W. ROBERTS, Agent,
Singer Manufacturing Co.,
.Naichiioches, La.
June 2O-"m.