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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The dusky walls Of our .arctum were sudden
" aud most pleasantly lighted uq the other day
by the countcnauce OF the fair editress Of the
Yorkyille Nars, Mrs. Springer. She as justly
proud Of the achievements Of the independents
at the recent election in Kendall county and that
representative district, a success for which the
Nors as the only organ Of the party in the dis
trct, IS entitled To the main credit E!ectin@
two Of the three representatives and whiting
down the usual 1900 republican majority in
Kendall to POO On congress, was something the
spri-h.ly, spVnhy edtress Nigh: well boast Of
a. no trifing achievement Tor a little woman Of
IO2 pounds, who, besides setting up most Of her
editorials with her own hands at the case, does
half the devil work" Of the Office, and thai, TOO,
without any admixture Of dey.ltry.
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Commercial and Telecraph Collie re.

The day school at the Telegraph InstitGte is
open from 4. VI. to p. VI, for the study ef tel.
egraphy Should the postal telegraph scheme
be adopted more operators will be Oeeded at
once. Now is the time to prepare for IL and be-
come competent operators.
Pupils attending the day school can Greend the
in the evening without extra charge,
OTTAWA TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE.
Chccycr's Block.
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Something New.

Griffith & Gibson have just received misses and
childrcn's Protection Toe Shoes, neat and dura-
bic, and never before sold in this market. They
have also q fine lot of French kid button and
lace shoes cheaper than the same goods have
been sold for heretofore. Also large lot of mems
Alaska boots buffalo boots and shoes, arctics and
overs and in fact everything kept in first class
shoe store. Give us a call as we will not be UNI
dcrsold 100 Main Street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

AMusEMENTs-On Thursday OF next week our
theatre going people will receive real treat III
the entertainment of the Carroll family at the
Opera House. This company are under the
management Of Mr.. Gardner, who has produced
several of the best companies that ever appeared
at the Opera IIouse-Joc Murphy and Olive I.o-
gan The latter to be sure disappointed us,
yet from the prompt rcfundng of all money col.
lected on the part of Mr.. Gardner, everybody be
came satisfied with his fairness in the premises.
The true worth of the company We predict will
secure for them crowded house. Tickets are
now ON sale at Osman .S IIapcman's book store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
AUG !" ION.

Will sell at pub.e auction, a. MY tam ia tlr Town 81
BrJ0Slat La sale county, TAurdsy Noy. s.h. ~ 20
O'Clock sharp the following property ipi head OF
Cattle consisting oil 20 ulch 80 three year GA steers
and tie remainder and hFee year os Norman Sts
Hons, aEl lot % other hG-s"s alsO ore Sweepstakes
Tl'e-Aing Machine.
out Interest paid when t1e otherwise PER cent from
date -ANIEL PROBASyO.
l-nnE lrih. Wow. =. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

: On Sunday, the 18th ut., the Ottawa mineral
spring was visited by party of ladies and gen
tlemen who came from above Earlvillc, dis
lance of twenty -four miles from here. Their only
object, they claimed, in the visit was to drink
Vsome of the water ana take home jug full. 1t
Is thought that as many as ! 800 persons visited
fthc spring on that day. Two men were busily
femployed most OF the time in dipping water up
lfor the crowd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

SOUTHERN OCTRAGEs-- southern outragcs are
frequently mentioned in political newspapers
but we see few Of those papers calling attention
to the fact that there is an association chartered
by the Legislature of a Southern state for the
purpose Of building Il Masonic Temple in the
city Of Norfolk, Va, by giving Grand Gift Con
cert on the 10Th OF November next. This Asso-
citation in cndeavorng to accomplish its object
knows no North no South, no East, no West, 50
far the opportunity it desires to afford to all
chance to secure Il fortune. For particulars OF
this enterprise, address II. V. Moore, Sec'y NJ. r.
A., Norfolk, Va, or an authorized Agent Of the
Association.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

1 If you wish to see fine exhibition OF mlilin'
Gerry goods do not fail to call at Mrs. OMeara, OPP
Terra House Block. This lady has very fine Sc
Election Of all the latest styles in the art, and
t,scems to be doing thriving business That her
tCJusincss is good is accounted for from the fact
hthat her prices are unusually low and her stock
is iirst-class. Call at once and see the new and
qattractivc styles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Il Buy your trunks of the sole agents for the
nGrcat Western Union Trunk Mandatory, which
is the boss trunk of the United States. Every
'pcrson buys them because they are the only
, trunk tina. can be depended on and sold at fac
tory prices. NJ STIEFEL II Co, White Corner
PS. NJ Stiefel & Co., are the only authorized
agents in this county for the sale of our trunk.
, j. BUREsH d Co., Proprs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

y youth who attended Scotch revival
heeting for the fun of the thing, inquired OF
he minister whether he could work mira
Pie or not" The young mans curiosity was
'ully satisfied by the minister kicking him
put of the church, with the maledictory 1--WE
bannot work mIrcles but We can cast out
leYils,n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

An inquisitive chap stepped into Il marble
|hop the other day, where Smith was about
the sculpture OF a lamb. Did
you cut up that animal y" asked the interrog-
Etion point. "Oh, no. said Smith, "the lamb
has been there all the time; only took the
marble from around hlul-that all
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The Ottawa Rcp'JIican and other papers copy
ingits notice Of the return of Judge Cation from
his European tour, place Hammerfest in Iceland,
l,and then say it is the most northern city in the
lnworld. Iiammeriest lies at least S degrees or
tEsome $50 miles north Of the extreme northern
limit of Iceland
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

While out hunting between Saturday night
and Monday morning last, Pete Meyer crcpt up
20 what he supposed was goose in the weeds
near Bastnetts place The excellent aim OF Peter
IS attested by the presence OF twenty.seyen shot
in the pedal cytrcmit!es OF Mr. John Stark, and
John complains Of having the rheumatism.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

When Vanderbilt travels, his special train
es mile IN something less than a minute
case of a fatal accident he would doubtless
ke 10 have the world know that nc went to
hats thc.namc-o tthat-place minute and Il
III quicker than any other man ever did.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
Fo. a SAM seam boot 90 to Megaflin's
Scaled proUOSalS.

Proposals to sink an artcsian WELL both with
,, and without tubing, (,izc of hole six inches
: upon the new county farm two miles west OF
n Ottawa, will be received at the County Clerks Of
fee until Friday the 21th inst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

\ shrewish wife, being very I'll, called her
husband to come and sit by her bedside.
This is sad world, wly dear" said the wife
plaintively. very cOnsiderel the man
Were it not for you should Lore to quit it,
ooh, my dear" eagerly responded the hus-
BAND, chow could you think l would inter.
ere with your happiness: Go, byall me ans"
The lady got well.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
Misses GneFrench kid button boot, at Morgan

- Lovett, the popular Main Street laundry man,
is establishing large trade in the shirt line.
"a The superiority Of his make Of shirts IS becom-
~ ing so well known as to bring him large in
u, crease in trade. This is as it should be. When
ii we have manufactory which cXccls those Of
il. other cities our citizens should encourage him.
caLcave your Measure and get a good fitting gar
thmcnt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
SPECIMEN NUMBERS SENT FREE.

E-sy" PNSTM ASTERS and others desiring to
set A. AGENTS ~ill be furnished with Show Bill
and further terms by applying To Us.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Frank MeEyoy's iiibernicon drew crowded
houses last week. one thousand ersons-most-
Is women and chiidrcu-attcnded the Thursday az
,ernoon matinee rs an entertainment it has
few equals. The painting Of Irish scenery and
cities are anoye mediocre while the deneation'
of Irish character and pecularites are as nue.:
above the usual travelling representations as nat.
ural VII and rcpartee are above their counter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Among the most recently published novel, in
geniousy designed, artistcally executed and
mirth provoking chromos ever published, are the
following:
"PLuCk.'
dog after the RABBIT running away with chill
drcn, causing general smash up before captur-
ing the rabbt)
"DFACoN JONES EXPERIENCE"
(Mschicvous boys getting tne dog after the
cat during family worship, which results in the
deacon getting his back scratched while pray
ing)
"orCH" OR "nELLEN BLAzEs."
(BuInblc bees after the children and dog III
the hay-ilcld)
The above are ON exhibition and for sale at
Bowman'S gallery. Go and see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Chicago has become the peer of the greatest
cities of the world in the matter OF hotel conven-
fences, aud her sherman House heads the list
Of her hotels There is not more elegant one
in the United States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Buy your overceats where y1u can save from
s. to 81. VI. Sticrel N Co. are now prepared to
sell at wholesale aud retail. Though lnanuiactur-
ing our clothing, It enables IL 10 sell all our
goods at bottom prices. VI. SEIErEL X Co.
The uGss' clotLicIs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

q BoLLMEsLR's WESTERN MONTHLY for Novem-
Tier is out and filed with its usual entertaining
variety There is an instructive article on go
operation in Great Britain" and some extra fine
Va poetry by Celia PhaXtcr. Published by O. w
IA Bomeyer ottawa, at 50 cts year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

A party of young men were out screnading
few nights since. They sat on the pave
lent wklch had been recently paved with a
IF solution. Next morning the rear of six
/ If of pants dotted the walk, and music is
bard no more around that cottage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Christ church, S;7cator, viii be dedicated 20
morrow Jy DR. Morrison, 81 Bloomington. The
new church building Of :hc United Brethren in
Christ will be dedicated by Bishops Dixon ard
Decatur or the same day
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
"DrAcox JONES EXPERIENCE
"oucn," OR "nELLEN BLAZE.

For the latest and ncatcst editions oil Scot'
Dickens, Thackcray, Marryatt Rcade, Collins ant
George Eliot, 20 to Osman & llapcmans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The Fox River Horse Collar Manufacturing
Co., located in the village Of Dayton, ranks
among the I've institutions Of la Sale county,
as may be seen from the report of the State
Board Of Equalizations Their managers are
live, progressive men, turning out to suit the
demands of their trade, over thirty different
styles and grades, distributing them over dliier-
ent States of the Union. Their trade is con-
stantly increasing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

REPAIRING.-lf there is anything out Of order
with your sewing machine take tito ". T. hyser
with Lovett, on Main ST, who will make all re-
pairs on reasonable terms. Any Kind OF sewing
machine repaired. He also is agent Tor the
Wheeler & Wilson machine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

An Illinois cir! drugged her father and
hother the other night, vixen she expected
ler lover, who is deaf and talks in Il loud
'oice, and 1t was forty-cight hours before the
.OctOr could bring the old folks out Of II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

a romantic young nan recently cloped
\ it'll Miss Waters, the daughter of Il veal
by New York merchant He doubtless ex-
berienced in accordance with the old maXim {:
Stolen waters are sweet."--80st0n GloJe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Ira Il. =. t'I>-EIf IL. Attorney and CSgu.
sallr or Law. w! practice Cd. l.. sale iJ.uny
gpznes, and ia o. = corr. Rom POs.ofee Rock, ut
taxa. lbs. movie
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The meanest thing we know Of that oc-
|urred this disastrous week, WAS the attempt
II some of our contemporaries to borrow our
poster. Everybody knows what they wanted
b use It fOr-J0ltet .SuR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Agent wanted for fast selling book. Address
drawer 100 Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

NEVADA SCHOOL SCENE-Tkrec little
['lute Indians attend the Silver City public
"hHoL Unlike the majority of vi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

\ fellow who hid under IA sofa at an infor.
pal Boston missionary society meeting, says
bat the thirty-five ladies spoke twice of the
|own-trodden heather and a2ore than han
red Of tie new kind of hair dye.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

One Of the lsl2 veterans who attended the
soldiers reunion in this city on the Goth Of sep
tcmbcr {, no more. Mr. Perry Peddicord died -
lis home in TIL, county few days since II :bs
age 81 ! wears.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

A party of adventurous Michigandcrs cross
II Lake Huron last week in an open boat A
Milwaukee man, seated IN the bow, with ears
rect, furnished the sail necessary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
h-TRANE IL

I'aS'I'ISA y T. D-From '.c uwgeI, IN Ottawa, on
Il Tuesday last, large sized Nlt- with red neck
Eu1u' years old. fresh milk Wa bought about months
Gr0 Mr. Bassnett A liberal reward w,u he paid any
--sDn Information that w.t. enable 10 recover tle
COW. .. ;. CAQl elm.
ottawa, S0v.:L 80.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

TgUNKs-Wc have the largest as .ortmcnt an,
best made trunks in the state. \. Frank x 60
the Pcoi;,a's ClothCrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The Press says that the Northern Illinois Coal
and Iron Company Of La Sale has contract to
supply the Northwestern Railroad Company with
800 tons Of coal day"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14
Eagle Agricultural Works.
nj ElNTY ETT - M

N EW E'LECNA-
The undersigned have this day formed partnership nv
der the name OF MASON. HAMER& 90. and will c"nttn,
Al the Eagle Works The business of manufacturing Agcp
:ura implements. ard all t.c various branches Of NOT&
usually done In machine shops aud foundres-
ly turning out none but nTgtcS work AZ reasonable
prices hope not only 20 retain the patronage given 20
Inc late firm OF Porter Mason, but also 20 largely IN
crease u.
Parties knowing themselves lnCshtel For'er d Mason
will confer sn-ciA favor ~ prpmp settlcment 81 tie
same a. OF. office. 4. 4 MASON,
r. T.. HANrE.
ottawa, IL. Oct. Sis., 10. r. :. AcEWEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

|"Joshua," said Quiz's landlady to her hope
|, at breakfast yesterday; Joshua, what is
b heir apparcnt?" There's one on the but
n, mother, s.u the untilial youngster.
md the od " lit upon HIM with the
btiec pot
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Council PROCEEDINGS The guardians Of our
COmmonveal were in august meeting on Tues
Gay evening. Aside from the usual monthly APP
preparations for expenses amounting this
month to about 81, LOO, their time was occupied
with dispos:ag Of minor unfinished basiness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

\ Fair Haven saloon-keePer recently re-
|lsed to sell Il tcn-ccnt bar OF soap to little
FRI for eight cents. Her mother waited TN
Il Sunday, sent the little girl for some wills
~ and some beer, and then prosecuted the
|ealer for selling contrary to law.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

NJ. Stiefel d Co. are the sole agents for tho
Great Western Union Trunk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

For French goat or lid button boot 10 tit the
loot, 90 to J. Megaiiin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The Lighiguard company have secured the
hall over Alschulers store Tor their future meet
ings, and viii meet there for drill hereafter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

CUT PAPER PArrEGvs.-D. {. O'Kanc has adj
led TO his stock fun line Of Frank j.c,ls's cat
paper patterns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Mems fine kip boots very cheap, at Morgan
Our motto, quick sale and small profits
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Warranted winter wheat -four $500 per hun
d-ed pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills.
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TRY IT /!

We viii send thc DAILY one month for 500
the WEEKLY iqr two months for - cts., or III,
SrNi-WrEKIa FOR two month, for - c',.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Bargains, bargains, in oycrcoats. \ good grey
ovcrcoat for g. at " Sticfel & Co.'S.
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We are determined to do the leading trade in
Our line by selling new, fresh and stylish cloth-
ing at low price,. \. Frank x Co., TIE Peoples
Clothiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Buy only the Great Western Union Truuk.sol,
by VI. SticGcl & Co.
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We are daily receiving new styles in chiIt7ons
Call and see them at the peoples
clothing house ,OG A. Frank a Go.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

"Breaktlsj .r ninety-nine," said n waiter
q verdH clerk at ii hotel not long
20. "Thual""" said the clerk, 1--WE cant
b it," Tho waiter explained that ninety.
ne was the lumber Of the room.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

/ A little bp} r..dn't remember the text eX
billy, but Aau ,t ii was something about a
|lwk betWy,. 20 pigeons. 1t was, why
hit We be .,ou ,Wo opinions"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

All of Mrs. Holmes, Augusta Evans and Mrs
SOuthwogth's writings, at Osman & lIapeman,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

\ good new mich coz and calf for >ale by
John Bragg, South OTTAWA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Latest styles Of stationery, at Osman a liape-
mans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The anti-secrct society men of La Sale coun-
ty were poorly represented in the county con
yention, in this city, On Thursday last. No day
session was held IN the evening r. II. II. Hin.
man, of Farm Ridge, addressed a small audience
Prof. Blanchard did not put in an appearance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

A fine stock Of underwear, to which special
latten,ion is called, and very cheap, at d. iccnan
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Persons wishing to orler nor. than one OF the
above named pap.rs or magazines. or any others
not included in thi. li,i. are iu,.tcl Too send for
terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

\ fall stock Of juvenile books, 1t osman \
IIapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

Child Il Cos Davenport boots at Child "
Phipps'.
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Perfectly bcautiful-those nobby oNcrcoats ut
Frank IL Co.'S, the Peoples Clothicrs, west side
OF court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

John Cleveland, the insane man, was taken to
Elgin Wednesday morning by Deputy Sheriff
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-14

The best stock of children's and misses shoes
can be found at Child Il Phipps'.
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In consequence % poor health the subscriber Offers ior
ale OF rent on terms part All OF his property con
.stiUg OF Msron shop macksUth shop. Engine and Ma
chnery al In GOOD running order together with seven lots
and two h0usss, al m The sane hoSk IN GOOD busess
rensi n MCNEIL.
DoV.-4w- Seneca. is.
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THE OTTAWA BUILDING A.
i SugIATION has Money to Loan on the
frst TUESDAY nf every mnntn Prinelp and Interest pay
he IN oafhy in>ramrnts further partie rlars cali
on ,. %. HAliiIs, Sec-rt4-y
Nov. "
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Alipapcrs and Magazines sen, free of posra c.
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:. BiCHOLsoE. D. u. SNOW.
DICIIOLSON 81 SNOW. Attorneys and
II Counseiors at Law practice IN the courts OF La
sale and adjoining counties. uifv west ofIourt House,
nOVli
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-04-02
How a Hundred Lives Were Saved.

THE explosion at the west shaft of the
tunnel, at North Adams, ON Friday, was
accompanied by thrilling incident.
John Greene, blaster, left the office
where Donnelly was engaged in charg-
ing the cartridges, not minute before
the explosion, with twenty-seven pounds
of nitro-glyc crime in can, ready for
charging the holes below He had reached
the cage, some fifty feet from the Office,
at the time of the explosion, and he real.
lied that Ii he remained where he was
and second explosion occurred all the
buildings would be demolished by the
consequent explosion Of the nitro-gIycer.
inc. Some told him to throw the can
down the shaft; others shouted "Drop II
and run!" but he did neither. Dashing
through the back door of the cage he
rushed to an old building some distance
from the machine shop, where he nut
down the can, and then returned 10 see
what had become of his comrade Don.
nelly. He had just reached the machine
shop door, about 100 feet from the Office
when the second explosion took place
but-thanks TO his Observation-Disclosures
exploding the giyeerine. Greene was
within few feet Of James Mullanv when
the piece OF wood struck him with fatal
effect, but he (Clreene) escaped uniniured
BY his remarkable presence of mind
Greene saved the lives Of perhaps a hmm.
dred persons. The conclusion wrenched
doors from their hangings inside the