The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-01

| TuASEs.-Thc ladies desire to express their
thanks to the citizens Of Ottawa for the liberal
patronage extended to their iestiya on Thursday
evening, and hope soon to be able to give them
another opportunity Of expressing their sympa-
! thy with the good cause Of temperance on a like
occasion.
The pioneer tobacco firm of Smith & Rising
have secured the exclusive right to sell the pop
ular brand OF plug tobacco called Five Broth
ers" They have the goods in light and dark
colors, and offer extra bargains, either by plug,
pound or Cady
Messrs. Yack and Carrot, Of Naperyilc, were
in the city on Wednesday, examining our hand
fire engines with view to purchasing one for
their iowa. We understand that they expressed
themselves well pleased with our machines.
| Farmers desiring good square meal or lunch
can get the same at c. ITcntrich's new parors, 80
Madison st. Coffee &c per cup and everything
else in proportion.
New CRY DIEECTOIY.--As soon as a careful
canvass will admit, there will be new city Di
rcctory published by IIawley & Co. who have
been in the directory business some ten years in
the largest cities and have kindly consented to
furnish the citizens Of Ottawa with book, and
it is to be unsurpassed for correctness. As the
work will be done by persons thoroughly ycrscd
in the business, and 10y actual canvass, it bids
fair to be complete in every respect.
Below is q letter to the public and VI. Sticfcl
& Co.:
Since thc panic we have had excellent oppor-
! tuntiCS to make good use Of this powerful aux
iliary cash. and have closed out large lots Of de
srable fancy and staple casSmercs and cloths !;
so when you come east in the latter part Of Au-
gust you can select one Of the finest and largest
stocks ever brought to Ottawa.
EASTERN BUYER, Cleveland.
Stcfcl IL Co. are selling the Government Col
lar, the best collar made, for - cts box. Go to
the square dealers, NJ. Stcfcl & Co., white cor
FXCuANGE COrrEE HoUsE.-The undersigned
takes pleasure in announcing TO the community
that he has purchased the stock and fixtures OF
this popular resort. The lunch room and bar
have been rcfttcd and rcpicnshcd, and shall be
pleased TO receive a share Of your patronage.
Cn,s. MONROE.
Low prices on carpets to reduce stock q, Scott
Bros. X Cos
Apples, peaches, pear, and plurIs at Frank
Mccain, Fruit stand.
The largest and finest -to"> OF prints in the
city at Scott Bros 1. Co.'S
On last Saturday q collision took place on
Madison stree! between The buggy Of John Nc.
Knlly and wagon belonging TO q farmer. The
damage consisted OF a severe sprain OF the near
hind wheel Of the buggy, and temporary crup-
ton Of part Of John, articulating organs, prnc-
paly in italic.
John Shulcr is happy. \ bran new horse, har.
mes, and carriage, together with whip have
been added to his wardrobe during the past week.
The horse IS u whalcbouc, the carriage q chestnut,
sorral, the whip was manufactured by Farms
worth, and John Is thoruu-hbrcd;-or words
to that effect. The reporter was looking At the
temperance procession when ne wrote the above.
and may have rot the words q little miXcdJ
OF the fifty farmers whom we huitouIDlei for
items last saturday every one volunteered the
assertion iu substance th., unless rain comes
within 81 very few days, ou- crops win nc ruined
and our cattle starving"
"Tut, al Henry WaI.a-r'- mean, l,r-h and
lu-r.'u, articles.
Remember the great Iaogh'eriaG o' rraao',
GO. scott Bro, IS Coz.
From the lyoa. 81 thiugs !. seems tina, The
crusader, have made crusade on \. EraAA ~