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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

The best Chicago lager beer, cigars &c, al
ways on hand AZ Anthony Scherer's, 40 Main St
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

$500 buy good Scotch suit, at NJ Stiefcl &
Co.'S White Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

A fresh arrival of summer goods. neat, cool
and comfortable for this hot weather, at Ne.
gatiln's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Money is scarce, but clothing Is cheap and way
down. Call and he convinced, al VI. Stieiel * Cos
Square Dealing Clothing House, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

John {. Maar has tal,n the brewery and beer
hall at the west end Of Fox river bridge in this
city, and sets out daily free lunch in the shape
of a mock turtle soup FOR his customers. Sech.s
advertisement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Go to Moneys Red Corner when you want
suit of good ready ,made clothing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

II. walther's peanut stand opposite George
Bln-no tick Nitchelrs great Dining Hall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

New n-lk;.es ju,t received, al Sticic! < Cos
Sgua-c Dealing Clothing House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Boy, and children suits from $50 20 $1,000, a;
The .garc Dealing Clothing House.
VI STIesEl * Co. VIII. Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Base balls and fishing tackle at peanut Wal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

The window shades at Hess bakery wcr
painted by Hcntrick. They are beautiful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Go TO Clark's, III Main street, for all .or,, D
fine work in the way Of painting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Hot coffee with pure cream and iced Tea and
coffee to be had at II. Walthors mex: week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

May 1854. F.TAvENBF, Agent at Ottawa.
TO OTTAWA MERCHANTS AND SHIPPERS.
THE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
RAILROAD
Is the short Line to Chicago and
the East.

Y, ". HITCHCOCK, UencTaI PasStNtsT AgtH'
RoBERT HAsEIs, Genera, Superintendent.
DIV. TOUZALiN.
L b.2l. Agent, Ottawa, Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Calf and kip boots TO ii, the feet, rood and
cheap, at Mcgat'in's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Lcahy's new awning is gay, and so are hi
boots and shoes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

good suit Of clothes for 800, at VI. Stietcl
* COS. Square Dealers, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

New styles Of Hats just received, at ". S.iefs
i Co.'S White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Pltronize home trade. and buy your best ice
cream, cakes, pies. fruits, ac., at II. Walthcrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Buy Your fue crackers and torpedo, at Hen.
~ NlltheT's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30
PRICE REDUCED!

We have just received a
very large line Of Ready
made Clothing. which we
will sell at greatly reduced
prices. These goods are new
and fresh and good styles,
and will be sold very cheap.
Alse a large line Of Gents
Furnishing Goods, Shirts,
Gloves. Socks. A full line
Gents Fine Md Gloves, all
sizes and shades, for We'd
ding Parties. One price and
no deviation.
FISkE 4 BEEN.
% Madison Street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

At Cost, at Cost, at Cost, Trunks, Trunks
Trunks, at \. Aschulcr's, the honest Clothicr, a
the Yellow Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Get pair Of those Magnolia slips at Mcgatiin'.
They are cool at nnety-ninc in the shade
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

strawbcrrics and icy cream a, Wllthcr's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Best ice cream and lemonade al II. Wal.hcr's.
Fine summer hats, at VI. Sticfcl * Co.'S White
Cnrnnr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

The Fountain TobaccO-thc J.,' chcwiug-car
be had at Smith, Rising * Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Ladies Serge and Foxed Polish, at the Boston
Boot and shoe Store, from the lowest to the finest
GRADES.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Straw hats for men, boys and children, at
Stefel * Co.'S White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Ice Cream
Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, Ice Cream
Ice Cream, Ice Cream, at PiERGUEs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30
+. lw.2w.lM.?MiaM.sM. My

RATES OF ADVERTISING A.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Flrc works, FIRE crackers, fruits, &C. at
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-30

Summer horse clothing i, cost at Stones la
ness shop.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

Nh. JAMES CRawEoRD has been con-
firmed as Superintendent of the Carson
Mint. OF course he would be and ought
TO have been. We are sure that he is
proving himself very competent Head
Of that institution. He is careful,
practical man and always knows what he
IS about and exacts their full duty from
all his subordinates. We congratulate
him on his confirmation.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

CUTTING AFFRAY-A disturbance &C.
CURED at the Helvetia Saloon, North
Main street, on Tuesday evening, that
promised to merge in a lively fracas at
one time. 4 number of Italians were
ION their beer" and began quarreling
and jabbering in choice Italian. Knives
were freely displayed and some cutting
INDUCED in. One Of the number,
named Delmas, received cash over the
left eye. another had portion of his lip
Topped OFF, and a third escaped with a
slight cut on his nasal organ. Friends
Of the parties interferei. resumed order
and endeayorei to keep the matter quiet.
No arrests were made .-E'meku Sentinel,
Dec. II.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

TIE GovEENcIESr OF MEXICO has
made preliminary arrangements looking
to the protection OF foreigners in the
holding Of titles 10 mining and other
lands in Lower California. This is q
large stride for the Mexicans to make, or
even to think Of. Once let it be made
secure for Americans TO carry on bust
ness in the peninsular OF Mexico, and
that rich mineral country will be speed
lily settled.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20
The DEATH OF LIEUT.. COM
MANDER CUSHING.

Since the death of the intrepid Decatur
no man whose name is connected with
the quarter deck service of the American
navy has achieved the emirence as a
hero that was attained by Lieutenant
Commander Gushing. That daring
spirit after losing its own self control in
the awful mists Of insanity, has been
called awav Cushing died in the Gov
eminent Lunatic Asylum at Washington
on Thursday last. His many daring
exploits against the rebels and in cap
turing blockade runners, well told, are
more wonderful than fiction. His
c-owning act of daring was the destruc-
ton of the rebel ram Ilbemcrle. This
was done in the midst of darkness and
the most appalling perils. Cushing's
escape by swimming, and his return to
his alarmed shipmates. are more like a
romance of the traditional ages than
the doiDgs Of modern man of wars
man. This bravest of the brave
men of the Navy has long been suffering
from = mental ma lady. 1t seems
strange that man should escape the
many dangers 10 which he chose to ex-
pose himself to die in mad house. He
colld have been but little more than 30
years OF age. He looked the hero.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

SGI-LE E-sIDG-Am0nL the silly III
mors aGoat in Carson, il one to the ef-
feet that Sharon viii withdraw from the
Senatorial contest in favor of Charley
DeLong. Wec-pect TO hear next that
lie Is about to present all his mining and
railroad property. his interest in the
hank OF California AMI tine Palace Hotel
to Fred Hart. OF the EereiI'e. One is
Just as likely TO occur as the other.-Eu-
Tcka .Sea;..cL
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

The SPLICING of the new Atlantic tel
e.rarh which is being laid by the Allan
tic and Pacific company was expected to
take place in mid-ocean. yesterday.
This, il done, completes the connection
of this competing line with Europe.
The competition thus made possible is
grea'iy reeded.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

The TAvoEITE.-The Bank Exchange Saloon,
corner CT King and orIrspy streets, is becoming
the fAvosi,e resort of this city. The great
attraction is Fredericksburg Beer, while the
bcs- Of WINS, liquors and cigars are. also, sold
at the jIr. \ first class Billiard Table for the
amusement Of ga SIS, = cold lunch at all hours
and hearty good cheer for all are its recorall..l-
d-tioEs TO public fzvu.- :. Z. ErOv., is tho
-o.TIst Jr.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

GENERAL ORD has sent military force
OF two companies of infantry to qusll
the Indian disturbances near Hiko and
the Muddy. This was done by request
of prominent citizens Of Phoebe.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

FOr: President OF THE SENATE.-Hon.
c. ). Narign, Senator from Humboldt
county, viii be 4 candidate fox Presi-
dent pro tenn OF the Senate.-Eneka
Seatiite',
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

IT Is somewhat confidently hoped
that al ofer Of $2.509 ard DO qres-
tons asked" will bring Charlie Ross to
the surface. The experiment is 10 be
tri.I.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-20

The CEREMoNIoCs reception Of King
kalakaaa at the White House has been
satisfactorily performed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

A big bargain in Fine and Wagon
Harness, at George Nichols. Call soon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09
4 Fixing Without a Name.


The gentler sex is just now in an
agony of distress about new garment
which has come into use. Exactly what
the garment Is, we will let Mrs. Swiss
helm tell She says in note to the Wo-
mans Journal:
''Iour correspondents are having
trouble about name for a new garment
For two years, except in hot weather,
when l wanted as little covering as poss-
ible on shoulders or arms, | have worn
the article they wish to designate. Like
old King George with the apple in the
dumpling, every one who has seen it has
asked, How do you get imp The fire.
quency of the question named it for me
and I call it 'getin.' l do get into it
without difficulty, and in, am covered
from the wrists to the neck and ankles,
and have no useless drapery. Then with
a drilling waist cut somewhat like cor
sets, and furnished with broad straps,
resting Just where a mans suspenders
rest, and divided in front, as they are,
bit of tape on each side at the lower edge,
to which | attach rubber stockings,
l am ready for skirts, which I pin to the
waist, preferring pins to buttons"
The trouble with this "what is it" is
that the gentle sex do not know what to
call it. Some are in favor of "Chemi-
loon" some of plain "chem," some of
"chemlin," and, as will be seen above,
Mrs. s. calls it the "getin-" Why not
call it the "Swisshelm?"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

THE FAIR.-As we go to press, the
Fair is in full progress, and, although
the weather is somewhat gloomy, very
large crowd is on the grounds.
The Secretary assures us that the en-
tries for horses are better and larger than
for the last two years, and the entries for
stock, generally, are fattering.
The display in the halls is especially
fine. The Committee have displayed
good sense and taste in the arrangement
of Floral Hall, by attaching green
house 10 the rear of the Hall, in which
is very fine display Of howers-proba-
bly, the finest display every made in Per
rv county-among which we noticed a
magnificent Caladium, the finest we ever
saw. A fine collection of photographs
also drew our attention, and two or three
oil paintings are worthy of mention. In
the Mechanical Hall the display Of
fruits, vegetables, etc, is excellent. But
we have not time to go into particulars.
Next week will try to give our readers a
full report, including races, time made,
,Hr
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

No dealer in dry goods in this county
is more thoroughly awake to the impor-
tance of keeping constantly on hand
for the benefit of his customers and the
trading pubic, goods of the first quality
and Of the latest patterns and fashions,
than Mr.. Thomas Johnson this place.
AS is his custom at the opening of the
seasons, he has just brought on, and has
now displayed for sale, splendid and
varied stock of such goods as will fully
meet the requirements of the commu-
nitY-embracing cloths, ,cassimeres, vest
ings, and supply of commoner goods
suitable for mems and boys everyday
wear. And for the ladies, his selection
of dress goods is unsurpassed, and will
be constantly replenished with the latest
and most popular styles to be had in the
wholesale markets. In fact, there is
scarcely anythingy in the dry-goods
line, which would likely be called for,
that may not be found at his store, and
at prices to correspond with the times.
In looking around with view to max
ing purchases for Fall and Winter wear,
don't fail to give 7. J. call.-His new
advertisement will appear in our next
issue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

\ new ar-brake, known as the "Mc-
Bride Hydraulic Car Brake" is of re-
cent invention, and is to be exhibited at
the coming exhibition of the Franklin
Institute, Philadelphia. The principal
advantages claimed for it are its extreme
simplicity, there being no air-pumps or
pistons to get out of order, and it's in
stantaneous application to all the cars of
a train, by the simple turning of a faucet
on the engine. A water pipe runs under
the train, coupled between the cars by
strong India-rubber hose and filled with
column Of water; by opening the fau-
Get on the engine pressure per square
inch is produced at the brake equal to
the steam pressure on the boiler at the
locomotive. Freezing is prevented by
the mixture of a small quantity of gly-
cerine with the watar.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

The use of carrier-pigeons for press
purposes is on the increase, and the
breed is rapidly improving. By care
full selection" and allowing only the
survival of the fittest," powers have
been developed which few years ago
would have been thought impossible.
They can be specially trained to fly over
five hundred miles, and it is no uncom-
mon thing for dispatches to be taken to
London from Paris, Lisbon or Brussels.
Land and Water records case of inter
est. An ocean homing bird, Of great
docility, intelligence and spirit, has been
found in Iceland, which flies at the me-
teor-like speed of one hundred and fifty
miles an ho9r. A pair of these birds,
whose present home is in Kent, within
ten miles of London, recently carried
dispatches from Paris to their home in
one hour and quarter.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09
1CTED WEEKLY BY A. R. YOST.
Somerset Grain Market.
Stock Rrkets.

EAST LIBERTY, October 7.-Receipts
Cattle to-day 1886 head; Supply good
and demand fair at the following figures;
Best, $6G16 so, medium S. 25G5 rs,
common 81 5005, stockers $3@4, Bulls
S2@3 %. Receipts Hogs to-day 1850
head; best Philadelphia $7(d7 Is, York
ers S6@6 10. Receipts Sheep to-day
10000 head; best $5(d 5 25, medium 81
25@4 50.
CINCINNATI, Oct. S.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts moderate and market quiet at the
following range of prices, viz: Common
203c, medium to fair 3fG94ic, and good
to prime grades 43@5 40c.
HOGs-Receipts light and generally
of common and medium grades; market
dull at the following prices, viz: Com
mon light s. 25GG6, good light to medi-
um heavy Sc 1906 80 and good to prime
butcher grades So 40G16 so. Stock Hogs
are neglected, very few selling at any
price.
SHEEP-Scarce. Market firm at $40
43c for common to good.
LAMBs-Scarce. Supply not equal to
the demand. Market firm at 41Go5fc,
for common to extra.
BUFFALO, October Wheat dull;
sales $500 bush No. 2 Milwaukee Club
at 81 04. Corn quiet; sales IL 900 bush
No 2 Western at 8S@@S9c. Oats held
at 58c Rye and Barley neglected.
Freights unchanged. The receipts OF
Cattle were 952 head, total for the week
1927 head; market moderately active
at last weeks prices; quality of stock
fair to common; attendance of buyers
large The receipts of Sheep and Lambs
were 1900 head, total for week $500
head; market fairly active at last weeks
prices for good stock; large proportion
of the receipts were of an inferior grade
The receipts of Hogs were 700 head, to
tai for the week 1900 head; market
active at &c decline from last week.
quotation; Workers So 20@6, heavy
Hogs So 50G675
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

Judging from the large demand here
in our own village for nearly all kinds
of crockery ware; and the frequent ina
bility of our grocers to purchase stock
of the same from the manufacturers in
this and adjoining counties-which ina
bility arises from the fact that the gen
eral demand for this kind of ware is
much greater than the supply-we are
at a loss to understand why some of
our citizens, who have the necessary
means, do not engage extensively in its
manufacture at this point. 1t has been
satisfactorily demonstrated that the best
of clay, suitable for this purpose,
abounds in close proximity to our viii
lage, and all the other requisites to the
successful prosecution of this branch of
industry..may be had here at most favor
able figures. Properly managed, we
have no doubt but that an extensive
Pottery in Somerset wouldpay. Such
of you, friends, as are seeking prof
table investments, give this matter lit
tie consideration.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

An exchange says: 1--WE are sorry to
learn that a German chemist has sue
ceeded in making a first-rate brandy out
of saw-dust We are a friend of the
Temperance movement, and we want it
10 succeed, but what chance Will it have
when a man can take rip-saw and go
ont and get drunk with fence rail?
What is the use Of prohibitory liquor
law if a man is able TO make brandy
smashes out of the shingles on his roof,
or if he can get delirium tremens by
drinking the legs of his kitchen chairs?
You may shut an inebriate out Of a gin
shop, and keep him away from taverns,
but if he can become uproarious on boil
ed sawdust and dessicated window sills,
any effort at reform must necessarily be
a failure. 1t will be wise. therefore, if
temperance societies will butcher the
German chemist before he goes any fur
ther"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-09

THE KITE As \ MOTIVE POwER.-A
couple of citizens Of Bridgeport, Con
necticut, attempted to make 4 voyage TO
New London in an open boat Drawn by
a kite of large proportions. The wind
being high, they made great speed, but
the water being also rough they came
very near being swamped twice. Ap-
prehensive that they might not escape a
third and more serious mishap, they
abandoned their voyage and returned
home. Frequent attempts both on va
ter and on land have been made to use the
kite ae propellins power, but the very
instability Of the wind makes all such
experiments futile. If the wind could
be relied upon to remain steady to one
course as long as needed, and TO change
to another when the course lay in diff
ferent direction, something practicable
might be accomplished. But as it elbow
eth where it listeth," it is as foolhardy
to go to sea in an open boat, with a kite
for motive power, as it was for the three
wise men of Gotham to go to sea in a
bowl.