davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
Tho MaSouerado,

The Turner's promise the public an unusually
brilliant entertainment in the way Of O grand
Masquerade on Monday evening next, at their
Hall in this city. Neither time, trouble, pains
nor expense have been spared in perfecting the
arrangements The finest assortment OF CO.'S
tunes, fancy and grotesque as well as In beauty
and variety, that has ever been seen here, will
be plentifully supplied at a moderate rent by a
lady at the hall on Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day Besides her supply, Henry Walther is on
hand with big stock OF masks of every kind,
and is prepared to supply you with face of any
character you may choose to adopt In addition
to all these there are a large number Of beauti
full private suits that have been some time in
process Of making Look out for more and bet
ter original characters than ever before. We
(Beemus) expect to take 'em by surprise by be-
Ing there with all Of our beautiful face washed
for once! We can safely promise the public a
splendid entertainment in the way Of fun. There
will be plenty of room for spectators without
masks, and all decent people will be welcome
and polite attention assured to them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

AN OTTAWA BELLE.-Here is paragraph from
the Chicago Tribune Of the 23d inst, in which
hundreds Of our best Ottawa folks will be inter.
ested, as it refers to young lady in whom we
took pride few years ago as one of our leading
bellies. 1t is shame that our Ottawa gallants
should have allowed such prize to be gobbled
by Chicago Teller:
Mr.. r. II. Talbot, for some years one Of the
editors and proprietors of the Epening Mail in
this city, was married Wednesday to Miss Har
ret A. Cowen, the accomplished sister Of Mrs
Philip Myers. The ceremony took plack Mt III,
house Of Mr.. Myers, No. 294 West Monroe street
The ceremony was impressiyely performed b.
the Rev. DIR. Z. II. w. Stocking, rector of thu
Church Of Epiphany, and was followed by
tempting breakfast About fifty guests wer,
present, including several Of the most promincn
citizens of Chicago and Ottawa, and the brida
pair left in the evening for trip of six or eight
weeks through the South. On their return they
will take up their abode at the fremont House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

PREACHING AT TURN HALL.-On Sunday last
Rev. James Baumc, of the VI. f. church, preached
at Turner Hall to a very crowded house, and was
listened TO with close interest during his entire
discourse. His address very crcditablc to
himself and created nothing but favorable COM
ment He will preach again on Sunday next
tomorrow at the same hall, at 3 o'clock p. NJ.
and the public will be well compensated for their
attendance. The admission, of course, is free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A HEAVY CoNTRACT.-The Board Of Superyi-
sors of this county, at a former session, having
voted to Sheriff McIntire an amount Of clerk
hire, mileage salary &c, considerably in excess Of
what the law would seem to allow, Mr.. Borsche.
MUS has brought suit against the county to test
the validity of their action. The board at its
session this week. according to the Republican,
" Ordered, that the county appear by their attor-
ney, in obedience to the summons, and defeat
the suitw Go for it, Mayo, but how if you can't
obey the order? Why, of course you'll be tried
for contempt of the board and punished ac-
cOrdingly,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
sidewalks.

The City Council-the fourteen Soons who
run the city threshing machine-haying gone
through all the multitudinous maneuvers of pc.
ttions committees, ordinances, commissioners
notices. debates, retractions, repeating re.enact
ings and other conglomerated municipal malvath.
Grafton relative to sidewalks, think they are ready
to take Judgment against the property Of every
man, woman and child in the city, in front of
which there is not a sidewalk such as has met
the approval of the three composites who are
supposed to have cast their eagle glance upon
every inch Of walk in our burg.
When this judgment shall have been taken
they will proceed to collect by levy now and sale
hereafter in June, as the law provides, unless the
delinquent will pay his taxes or special assess.
ment into the city treasury forthwith. II he will
do that, and in addition give security to build
his walk himself by the LIST Of May next, his
money SO paid is to be refunded; otherwise, it
goes into the Unsuitable nav of that greedy mon.
'ter, the city treasury, for ever and ever!
Their mightinesses do not care that 1t is i'm
possible to build walks now, especially Of stone,
and many who wish to rebuild prefer to lay stone
walks, but can't do 1t at once; nor do their alti.
tudinous and awful muchnesses care whether a
man be poor or rich. They and the law are no
rcspccters OF persons, nor much Of anything
else.
There are many poor men IN Ottawa who have
by hard work scraped together and saved enough
above what they estimated their families wants
for this winter to build sidewalk In front OF their
dwellings; and there are many such poor men in
our city, we repeat. The unusually hard times
have forced them to break upon these little saw
ings; and now comes the great, august council
and puts its municipal paw on this little sum Of
money, and says, "Mr. Poor Man, we will build
this walk for you!" He is obliged to submit.
The citys pet squad put down this walk in front
OF the poor mans premises and pay themselves
good wages out OF his money; while he, out Of
work, is obliged to stand by, an idle spectator,
not even allowed to help do the work or have
the least say SO about walk on his own lot!
Wouldn't it be well, great Mr.. Council, to $50
a leedle schlo,uf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

SAxE.-Ths distinguished poet and humorist
appeared at the Opera House on Thursday eyens
ing last before good audience, and reeited one
Of his finest poems, and gratiticd his hearers
more perhaps by his presence and the matter OF
his entertainment, than the manner in which
he rccited his famous productions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

RAILROAD SUBsCRIPrloNs.-As we go to press
Attorney Lewis informs Us that the Supreme
Court have decided the cases brought by the
O., o. IL f. X. V. II. r. Company against ndivid-
ual subscribers to its stock-notably in the case
of Mr.. Black OF Aurora has been decided in favor
of the company, on the ground that such stock
holders were members or part of, the company,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

SCOTT SIDDoNs.-Seldom, if ever, has Ottawi
enjoyed an intellectual treat equal to the Scott
Siddons performance Of last Tuesday night
Though the weather was unfavorablc, n larg,
crowd Of Ottawa's best citizens were in attend
ancc.
Mrs Siddons is II good looking lady and car
read well. The large audience present last
Tuesday evening il proof positive that good
reading is appreciated in Ottawa. Some OF her
recitations were applauded by stamping Of feet
We would suggest that this mode Of expressing
applause is nearly done away with in Marscillcs,
Dayton and other large places; but, then, we
have SO many Niger shows we sort Of get in a
habit Of it.
We understand that Mrs. Siddons enjoyed the
Performance in Ottawa greatly. She remarked
before leaving Ottawa that probably next weeks
Lelger will contain the balance Of "Thc School
for Scandal" She said in her experience she
had sometimes during the performance known
individuals to 20 out to "see a man." but could
not rccollect of ever having seen whole audi
cnce go out between scenes before. Those who
do not take the Ltdger can find "School for
Scandal" in Sanders 4th Reader.
Big Fool A. THE REST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

FANCY MASK DASCE-Thc original dancing
club, or the first hoppists Of Willis dancing
academy, will have domino or fancy mask hop
at the academy on Friday evening next
Gentlemen viii find the best style Of dresses at
Fiske * Beems, which cost only 81. Invitations
will bc sent out in due time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the lectures on the
sublime subject of Geology, at the Hall of the
Academy of Natural Science, next week. Any
one attending them will get correct idea of the
most scientific and tcnablc theory Of the growth
of the world from the Azoic period to the pres
ent. Prof. Clark is one of the best biologists
and ablest lecturers in the country.
Tickets to the five lectures for one person,
$l.25; for lady and gentleman, 81 single ad
mission, 35c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
W. H. HULL.

My customers will please
remember that lam on hand
this week with Il big lot Of
New Goods; and they will
find that my assortment Is
Larger, my goods are Hand
sOmer and my prices are
Lower than any Dry Goods
Store in the city. mot only
intend to sell at these prices
for two weeks, but for Two
Years. unless goods advance
or decline. Call and see if
what | say is not SO.
W. Ii. HULL,
% La Sale Street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

REPAIRISG.-Mr. +, G. Prescott, the well known
halter, has been obliged to temporarily succomb
to the financial pressure and close his doors. He
has rooms his late store, on La Sale street,
where he will attend to repairing or cutting furs,
tSc., and take orders for silk hats, which he has
made arrangements for Chicago house TO Ill at
reasonable prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

ICE.-The exceedingly warm weather Of this
winter has been discouragng to the ice ques-
ton, and up to this date none has been harvest
ed of consequence. Notwithstanding this, ice
dealers are selling their old stock to st. Louis
ice merchants A whole train of freight cars
have been filing up near our shed during the
past few DAVIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
DIARIES FOR 1874
"a FL
OSnnan Il EIapeman's.
Let the People speak.
MANMATTAN. Kan. 4

MANHATTAN. kan., April S, ls73
L. V PIERCE, Buffalo, y. Y:
Dear Si--lour Fayoritr Prescription has done
my wife a world Of good She has taken nearly
two bottles and has felt better the past two weeks
than at any time IN the mast two years. No more
periodical pains; none Of that aching back or
dragging sensation in her stomach she has been
accustomed io fer several years. Ihavs so much
confidence in 1t that would be perfectly willing
to warrant 10 certain customers Of ours who
would be glad to get hold Of relief at any expense
| have tried many Patent Medicines, but never
had any occasion % extol one before.
Very truly YOURS.
GNO. r. WHITING.
Nrs. =. K DAILY, Metropolis IL writes, Jan. 9Th,
1873.
Or x. '. PrrCe-My sister Is using the Fa-
yori,e Prescription with great benefit"
MARY ANS ERIsBIS Lehman. fs- writes, Nav
18th. ISL:
"Dr y. V Picrcc-WhSt hSyc taken Of your
medicine ha- been 80 more benehttn me than al
Others ar hUadrrts VI iOCiU.s' bills"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Everybody should bear in mind that Frank,
the peoples clotAier, will display handsome
stock Of gentlemen's wear in the new store, No.
q Ia sale street, west Of the Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

PREMIUMs.-The German Turnverein, at their
masquerade ball, will give to the best group Of
ladies and the best group Of gentlemen three
dollars each; to the two best character masks,
gentleman and lady, two dollars each.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Losr-Betwccn Hull's store and A. T. Gamer
on's office, Friday p NJ, small brown morocco
PoRTMoNAIE containing or dollars The find
er will be rewarded by leaving it at 4. T. Gamer
on's office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

ergetic young clothier, Mr.. A. Frank, is getting
in good style for the grand opening
of his new store. He has by his strict attention
to his business gained the confidence Of the com
munity. We wish him success in his new loca.
ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

NOT CoMISG.-The public will learn with re-.
greet that Chas Bradlaugh, the distinguished
English lecturer, cannot fill the engagement to
appear before an Ottawa audience under the
auspices Of the Father Matthew Total Absti-
hence Society. He has returned To his "natiye
heathN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

If you want to buy boots and shoes at very low
prices for cash, just call on j. Megaffln, as he Is
hard uu for ready cash and will give you bar
gains for the next thirty days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

For nice, white Flour, 20 TO Phillips Bros
Don't forget the grand masquerade ball on
Monday evening next. Tickets 10 he had q, .
-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Mrs. SCOTT SIDDoNs.-This very talented and
accomplished dramatic reader was greeted with
full house on Tuesday evening last at Ottawa.
That she should have drawn the largest audi
euce from the better class of people that has
ever filled the Opera House is fact that is
gratifying, since Ottawa has of late been con-
sidered as somewhat unappreciative Of the supe,
rior sort of literary entertainments. This is due
to plain cause: Ottawa has been bored intol.
craby with innumerable dead beat shows Of all
sorts, until people hardly knew when to go or
when to remain away.
1t would of course be presumption in us to
crticise an artist like Mrs. Scott Siddons; yet
we may be allowed to echo what we heard doz-
ems remark, that while she is a splendid women
and her acting is magnificent, she reads too
rapidly Vehement utterance, under the i'm
pulse of strong passion may be the requirement
of good acting, but good reading also requires
such an enunciation that every word can be un.
derstood. But what business has such a woman
off the stage? Her sleepy walking scene in Mac
beth is equal to Charlotte Cushman, and as Lady
Teazle she would be simply Incompatible.
Mrs. s. came here on the invitation and in the
interest of the ladies of the Episcopal and the
Congregational Church. The two churches "re.
allied as net proceeds of the lecture $3.50 each
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

DIED at the residence Of her daughter, Mrs
Harriet West, in Ottawa on the 10Th inst, Mrs
LoDEMA WEST, aged 95 years months.
Mrs. West was born Sept, l6, ITS, at Hebron
Conn; lived near Syracuse, N. Y, until about
1914, when she came west, but in a few years
again returned east, remaining there until roul
or five years ago, when she made her home with
her daughter in Ottawa. She had been confirm
ed at early age as member of the Episcopa
church and lived and died in that faith
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

A few more of those chinchilla beaver and
cass overcoats to be closed out at cost for the
next thirty days ut j, CHEESEMAN'S,
.,ti Madison ST
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

LosT-On the nth inst, somewhere between
Ottawa and the residence Of Samuel Parr, on the
Marseilles road, a new, gray wooden Shawl. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
ID. c. O'Kane's store in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
Bacon, Ham and Eggs at Phillips Bros.

Martin keim is just spreading himself in the
way Of getting the materials for \ splendid sup
per a the masquerade on Monday next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

NorICE.-An those knowing themselves 70 &c
indebted 10 me will please call and pay the same
or settle. II not by the 10Th OF February the &C.
counts will DC left FOR collection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

episcopal CHuRCH.-Rev. J, l.. Steele having
been excused from attendance at the Streator
conrocation on Sunday, there will be services at
the Episcopal Church in Ottawa tomorrow as
usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The adagc is that the last Friday in January is
the pattern for the entire month Of February
Think of yesterday aud SILVER for the month to
come.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

HOME THEATRICALs-Th best dramatic talent
of Ottawa is at present engaged in nightly re-
hearsas with view to bringing out at the Opera
House, on the evening Of February 18th, two
popular plays, with musical and other accessories.
From the experience and former success in the
amateur theatrical line of the leading spirits in
this movement, we are warranted in promising
our people very fine entertainment. We shall
be able to give The names of the plays, with
cast and full details in our next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Five boxes of Paper Collars for - cents at
j. CHRIsTMANSs,
20 Madison 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Remember that you can get all sorts of fine and
common furniture at cost at Noore's, on La
Sale street TIC. GIBSON,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The admirers Of smut-smut without excuse,
point, sense or proyOcation, are referred to the
editorial columns OF the last Ottawa Republican.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Rubber Rings and Bands at Osman * Hape
mans Book Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

shipping Tags, String Tags, and Gum Label,
at 0sman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Masks and Costumes can be had at Turn Hall
from Saturday until Monday evening, Feb. I'd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The Grand Annual Turner Masquerade at
Turner Hall next Monday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

We are selling now and until further notice
three boxes Of collars for p cents az n siiefers
White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

4 Big DEAL.-Wc learn that the firm Of Shulcr
& Bro. purchased from one person during the
past week 10000 bushels Of old corn, paying all
cash for it before delivered. Few Of our city
grain dealers, We think, would be able financially
To handle such trades and We would advise our
farmer friends who like square dealing with re-
sponsible business men to give them "A trial.
They can be found at "Magill'- old stand able
and willing to accommodate You 70 the fun cx-
tent Of any other firm in the business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Wool lined mattresses, something new and
luxurious, at Zimmerman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Closing out for the next thirty days regardless
Of cost at u. SticfcIs White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

MAsKs.-Henry Walther has car load OF
masks of all sorts, sizes and designs FOR the
grand hall on Monday evening next, and at low
prices too
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The best square meal in Ottawa at Mitehelrs
opposite Walther's new block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

VALESTINES-This having been a very mild
winter, St Valentines Day has ''sot in" much
earlier than usual. We met pretty schoo!
marin coming from the post office with valen.
tine as large as q circus bill.
Speaking of valentines, reminds Us that Osman
* Hapeman have large supply.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Fruit sponge, pound ard sll kinds c! Gu
cakes and the best fresh bread in the city, ever!
day, at PioTgue's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Why 70 without an Oycrcoat when yua can
buy one at II. Stietcvs White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Best Hams, Bacon, dried Beef smoked Halibut
and smoked Salmon ut Phillips Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

FURNITURE AT Cosr.-As will be seen by re-
ferring to a notice in another column Of this pa
per, X. w. Moore, the well known dealer in fur
niture on La Sale treet has made an assignment
of his extensive stock of furniture to Theo. c.
Gibson. The assortment consists of parlor sets,
chamber sets, dining room and Office furniture,
chairs, tables, lounges sofas, mirrors, and every
thing one can think of peculiar to flrst-class
furniture store. Every variety of goods is in
this stock, from the finest to the most luxurious,
rich, elegant and expensive, to the more CON-
mon articles, and remember, all positively 60
ing for actual cost.
Now is your time to get splendid bargains in
furniture at Moore's stand, on La Sale street, 2
doors south of the Academy of Music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

STREETS BLocEED,-Who is responsible for the
train Of cars that blocked up street for about
two days and nights on the west side la.cIy' Can
the G, Is. & q. reply
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

PANIC PRICES, GREAT SALES AND BARGAINS
AS we are in need and must have money, we
offer our entire stock Of clothing, hats, caps and
trunks regardless of cost. Call and examine and
you will be convinced Of the fact at
NJ STIEFELs,
White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Hats, Caps and Heavy Underwear at your owl
prices atJ. Chrisimaun's, IS Madison 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
Do w N
THEY CO.!
Another Great Reduction in Prices Of
Winter Clothing at
M. STIEFEL'S
Great Popular Clothing Bazaar,
WHITE CORNER.
WHITE CORNER.

Ladies', call and examine our Boys and Children's
Clothing. Children's OvercOats at any price. Chill
dren's Suits at half price. Boys Mems Clothing
ut prices even lower than before the war, to close
out our winter stock.
NJ. STIEFELS WHITE CORNER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Come one, come all, and see our excellent styles
Of clothing just received at NJ. sticfel's White
Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

PERsoSAL.-Isaac Rhodes, the gcntlcmanly
clerk who has been selling boots and shoe. at
Joe McgafIin's Of late, in few weeks will go
out into the country and
Learn to pillow and hoe,
And reap and NOV,
And be farmers boy"
And we'll bet this jolly ranger
VIE wed some lady granger.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Doc THIEVES ARREsrED.-About two weeks
ago couple Of valuable shepherd dogs were
stolen at Streator, and City Marshal Foster was
sent in pursuit. He tracked the thieves-there
were two Of them-to Aurora, where one OF the
dogs was seen with the dog .goned purloiners OF
CANNES. The other dog got away there and tray
eled home-led in the right direction by that
wonderful instinct possessed by the lower ami
mails, which frequently battles mans boosted
reason. The thieves took the other dog and
went to Naperville, where they reside. Mr.
Foster followed them up, and got his brother
officer, the City Marshal Of that city, to help
make the arrest. The birds were found in their
nest, to use policemans phrase, i. E., they were
in bed sound asleep. They we're completely sur
prised They were brought to Streator and ex-
amined and now rest gently and meekly in the
jail at Ottawa. Their names are Jas. Brown and
Arthur N. Sailer. arshal Foster complains of
unbrotherly conduct on the part Of the City
Marshal of Naperyile, who charged three dollars
for showing Foster where the dog takers lived.