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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

NOR-rGA(i r SAl.C OF REAL ESTATE.
vi Whereas Thomas n. Hamilton and Mary l.. Hamil
ton. his wife, the sixteenth day OF March D. 1874 did
and deliver to the undersigned. Anal r. Jackson
certain mortgage deed containing power of sale Said
mortgage is recorded In the recorders office OF La Sale
county In the state of Illinois, In Book l3 OF records,
page jt and was given the payment Of two
tain pomssory notes, amounting together ~ the sum OF
eight hundred and twenty three 100 dollars both Sl said
notes are described in the mortgage)
And whereas default has been made In the payment OF
both of said and the interest due thereon aud both OF
said notes are now long since past dae;
Now therefore, by virtue the OF sale contained
In sad mortgage will Thursdsy third day OF
1873 at the hour OF nine o'clock in the forenoon at the
front of the post Office In StreaOr In LaSalle Co., Ill.,
sell public auction 20 the highest and best bidder for cash
the following premises described In said mortgage 10 wit
Lot No nine In block number five in Homestead Addition
to the town Of btreator in Sale county. Illinois. Us the
plated and recorded the records OF said county,
the purpose paying the amount of principal and in
terest due on said notes. ana the expense 0 tins advertise
ment and all other expenses Tor 10 said
Upon such sale being made will execute and deliver TO the
proper deed OF OF all the right title
Hamilton and Mary F.. Hamilton, his wife, their heirs and
assigns therein. AMI Y. JACKSON, Mortgage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

Two girls attending seminary out west,
set two chickens fighting in their room last
Sunday. Bets on the result ran high, and at
the conclusion OF the contest, the winning
maiden was better by gold watch, a pair of
SILK stockings, a French corset two rolls of
false hair, patent hustle, and & beautiful
booE mark, with Christ our Guide" worked
on it IN col0red silk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

As an indication Of the advancement thai
science has made recently, it might be stated
that a gentleman at one of the city markets
the other day saw half bushel of white sur
nips run through cider mill, and half an
hour thereafter noticed the same article bot
tied on sale, and labeled, Pure Grated Horse
radishv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

DUBi.IC NOTICE Is hereby given. that a
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Chicago Rockord
office Of said companyR0Om H. l0a Michigan Avenue,
Chicago Inoson the 3oth day OF June D. 1870 AZ the
question borrowing the of two hundred and hfty
thousand dollars TO be secured by first mortgage and the
cured by second mortgage upon corporate properly and
franchises of said company, and issuing and dlsposng OF
bonds for the amount 30 borrowed.
Dated at Chicago, H., this 10Th day OF April D. 1873
BENJAMIN T. LEWIS,
ynfa Int
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22
ADMIN RA,TOR.S SALE OF
n REAL ESTA,TE,,

BY virtue OF order and decree OF the County Court OF
Ia sa,c county, LIMOS aae on tne petioh o. ,e unuer
Joseph Appgate decd for leave to sell the real estate
Of said deceased AT the April term 1873, OF said
court, to wit: the 2th nay of April ls5 shall on
the 9th day OF May next At the hour of II oclk In The fore
Of said day sell ut public sale at the south door OF
the County Court House ottawa in the city OF Ottawa in
said county, the real estate described as follows 70 wit
The half the southwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter OF section hrys In township thirty three north
OF range east of the third principal meridian and the
sevenytwo Of the north hall Of the northwest
quarter OF said section thrsiS to the highest bidder
therefor for cash subject however To the equitable inter
in said premises 81 which Francis Freeman died
seZrd entitled TO.
Dated this 10Th day of April \. u. 1876.
JAMES VI. ARMSTRONG,
Administration of the Estate of John W.
mayl-iu Applegatr. deceased
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

A Boys ENTERPRIsE.-A boy was around
one of the Detroit hotels to get a job OF black
ing boots, when guest asked him:
Sonny, did YOU hear that the world was
coming to an end tomorrow
Great snakcsl NOr exclaimed the lad
instantly becoming excited; where can a
Teller buy some tickets?'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

y sutton young man who vas visiting
abroad came home saturday, and in the
morning at breakfast remarked rs he reach
I'd over, Father, little of thu mixture u
the brown dish, il you please, and 4 small
pi-cc Of the prepared meat" The old gen
Hcman, who Is plain, matter of fact man, re
piled, as he loaded up the outstrctchcd plate
we like 10 have You come a vsitrn u
John, but just remember that. while your
catln' here, il you want hash, say 20: and il
you want sausage, call for sausarc and no
20 20 s?rcalin' on any Brooklyn misery n
NY table "-FNltoE v. - Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

DIDN'T WALK.-A man stood in "a store
door on Woodward avenue yesterday until {
young lady came along with an umbrella
and lie stepped out, made Il handsome bow
and said
May walk with youe don't like &c
get wet"
This rain is just what was needed to give
vegetables start she replied, and passed
ahead, leaving HIM out in the wct.'--Fre,
Press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

NOTICE.-EsTA STATE op NATHAN HARDY. DKCKAsRD
~ Notice is hereby given That the undersigned Admin
strstrX the Nathan Hardy late OF the coun
of La Sale and state of Illinois, deceased win appear before
the County Court said the third Monday (e
ing 2ist day) OF June 1875 the Court House In
Ottawa said county when aud where s persons having
claims demands against said estate are notified to attend
and present the same In writing for adjustment
Dated this Sd day VI May \. ID 1879.
EMELINE HARDY.
mi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

4 friend lately called upon the historian
Runke, IN Berlin, and abserved; "Wcll, pro
tessoI, suppose you work as hard rs ever
in your old age" Yes" replied the veteran
tenderly, yes, my wife is dead now, you see
and have less annoyance and can accom-
pllsh more
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22
An indianapolis young ms

An indianapolis young man and young
woman got to hugging at the circus the other
night The NerS says; odd cynics wiped
their glasses and thought of their youthful
times half century ago, while youngsters
on and grated their teeth
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

Physical yigor in womaR always carries
"a heap of moral force. When strong, firm
ly.knit, sinewy married female gets up and
in an unmistakable tone of voice CALCULATES
"Jamesw james doesn't have TO go fooline
around among his neghbors to find out wha,
she means.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

\ Keokuk man held Il neighbours wife in
his lap while she did up her hair in curl
papers. The husband attended the funeral,
and when the minister had finished speaking
he stepped up to the holy man and said, in a
low, sweet voice: II didn't mind him so
much, because there wasn't 10 harm in him
nohow; but thought as things were getting
from bad TO worse, and-well, | wanted Ia
give them preacher chaps a warnn."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

Goodness gracious, James, what ere you
doing with that chlde" she shreked at hel
husband, who was lifting the infant out OF
its crib by the ear. But he never SAID word
while she danced around wildly, crying: ooh
it only serves me right; ought to have
known better than to marry a Milwaukee
man"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

She used TO keep bits OF broken china and
crockery piled up in n convenient corner OF
the closet, and when asked her reason for
preserving such domestic lumber, she shot a
lurid glance at her husband, and merely re-
marked: "He knows what them's for
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

A western editor appeals to his delinquent
subscribers by saying; This week we have
taken in potatoes and pickles on subscrip-
ton. Now if you will bring in some vinegar
for the pickles and some wood to roast the
potatoes, we can live until ar,ichokcs get big
enough to dig
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

A Vinelad lady remarked: ave must have
a society for fallen women. 1t Is an evidence
of civilization that can not be dispensed
with" But" SAID her friend. I'VE have no
fallen women, you know" Every well, was
the prompt reply, 1--WE must send over to
BROOKLYN and get some"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

Old BlifkIns was about ready to go to his
Office after dinner the ether day, when the
pastor called, but Blif sat in the parlor with
his young wife for two hours till the good
man went away, and then he walked down
town slowly mutter,ng: aye didn't come it.,
parson, we didn't come it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

Dew, an old settler OF Lee County, WIS
once called on jury. He appeared bare
footed before the Court at Dixon. and show
ing much anxiety asked To bc excused. The
Judre wanted to know the reason. when ID
quietly repled-"Nell, Judge, have no,
seen my wife for some few hours, but If She
continues a. left her. she i probably dead
By this time" and he closed mis- statement
with serious, ministerial sigh. lie was ex
cused, and on his way from the court room
q neighbor asked what was the matter with
his wife. "You see when left her she wa,
eating, and if she has kept on ever since.
hink she's dead said NJ Dew. without 3
smile.-Ambcy TivaIs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

In this part of the country when two long
separated friends meet they shake hands and
exclaim. MY dear fellow, I'm awful glad
10 see you but out in Denver they come up,
and whacking each other on the back, OK
clam: cole pard, I've fouled We. Let's
boose"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

The Benton. Kv., boys think they ATE jus,
as sharp Is those Detroit boys 4 juvenile
connection In Benton - thus reported to the
Small Talker: Johnny-"Im marble.
front, beautifully engraved llothes-pin"
Blll-"Im 4 giltedgeG musActo.' Josh
who reads Enthusiastically a Hudson
River white-wiTe closc-liRe Rina Of a chap"
Aleck-"I'm s Beeche- Tiltc- engagement
riRc" Archy ,who is uclyy--Im third
term denijOhA."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

The saddest thing in life is the spectacle
afforded by young person who has burnt
all her hair off her forehead with hot slate
pencil, and cannot afford TO buy row of
Curls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

ST. Louis JOuraal: If any one thinks Mrs.
Bcecher sits there every day for the purpose
OF sustaining her husband, he knows very
little about the female mind. She is after the
particulars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

\ little girl at school reads thus: The
widow lived on small limbacy left her by a
relative" What did you call that word ~
asked the teacher; the word is legacy, not
not limbacy" But" said the little girl,
my sister says must say limb, not leg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

4 young man in Cleveland was blown up
by a kcg OF beer Moral-don't apply it eA-
ternally
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

An Irish, tor congratuatcs himself that
half the lies, id about him are not true,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22

VI NOlS La Sale County.-ss.
by of decreta order OF the County Court OF so
county entered at the April term OF said Court Mr. 1873
on the application OF Mary Baldwin, Guardian OF Willie
Baldwin, Edwin Z. Baldwin and Ray r. Baldwin, minors. u
sell the following described real estate belonging 10 said mi
nors situate in the Co La and to witt The
undivided ORehaf Of the following described real estate
The half OF the quarter Of section eleven In
township hirytwo north and two east of the third
principal meridian as the south thirtyye acres OF the
hall OF the southeast quarter of section two In the
same township also, the southwest quarter OF the north
west quarter OF the southeast quarter OF section
In said township: he undersigned has dover interest In
said land the widow OF Henry Baldwin, deceased and
eprchaser ut the sale will purchase subject n sucn dow
er interest y shall, the thirty.hrs day of May A.
1885, the hour OF two O'Clock sell all the interest OF
said minors and TO the said estate At the south dooi
OF the County Court House In said county
Terms sale follows The purchaser to pay In money
the purchase price At the time OF such sale
MARY BALDWIN,
Guardian for Willie W. Baldwin, Edwin f. Baldwin
May 3w and Ray X. Baldwin, said Minors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-22
zegal.

EUARDIA Ms NDTICIc.-Notceis here
VI by given 10 all persons whom II may concern. Tina
the undersigned William IA. nor, OF Franklin, In INT
county OF Merrmack and state OF New Hampshire. guar
beth Raynor George kaynor. Joseph Ray nor and Msrhl
Raynor minors viii make application 10 the Clrcu Cour
of La Sale county and state OF Illinois, nj regular tern
thereon TO he held at the Court House IN the city Ottawa
the seventh day thereo order and decree osaid court
directing him saiu guardian 70 sell tho following real e
tate belonging said minors, or as much thereof ~ sa
seem 60 said Court to the interest OF Maid minors situated
In the county Of La Sale and state OF Illinois 10 Wit
Tho east half Of The northeast quarter OF section four IN
township IS north and range cas- OF the third principal
Also portion Of the son.heas,
of the Indian boundary line OF etton vi ~ townshlg
north md range AZ dss sn,ry
Ihrcc inks nor 81 point il said Indian line
chains west or the east ne OF said soptnt fractional
quarter section and running yhencr rorth three chains and
thrty Sour hns thence westto the wee line OF ssa frac:
sad acsiona shrss cSsins ana tltyoar
links. thence east % the place Of beginning;
Also the west ten OF the north half OF the north.
quarter or section IN township 81 nort and range
east OF the 81 principal meridian; . Il, =
menor Nc The souveasy corner 81 section 49, IL township
5 north and range east of the sd principal meridian
thence the souh line Of sad township twenty
Chains the southwest corner OF the soui hes quarter OF
said econ thence north sixteen chains and ninety Inks TO
line twenty chains and eight Dks thence south on the
section line seventeen chains and twenty links 10 the
place Of beginning
purpose OF investing such Of the proceeds OF said sale as
sa not he Immediately requisite said support and ed
ucaton in other real estate or Of otherwise Investing the
same. WILLIAM RAl Noh,
NAV Sth, lSiI-lw Guardian OF said Minors.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
Selqtt poetrp.
The Sunlight.
By MRS. ANNA CLARK ADAMS.

OF sweetly on the emerald earth
The beauteous sunshine fell,
Bathing in light the newborn flowers
That blossomed in the dell
Or opened on the hillside steep,
Or gemmed the mountains brow;
Its beams searched out and kissed them all,
From nook to lofty bough.
The sunlight touched the 'slaughing brook,
And frightened OceaA's wave,
And here and there, through assured rocks,
Crept in the darksome cave.
1t rested on the forests top,
Enlivening its shade,-
On princely edifce and dome
In golden showers it played.
It shone around the poor mans hut
And forced its way within
Bright birds sang sweeter for its beams
And man knew less of sin =
1t entered e'en the human breast,
Filling the heart with light,
Dispelllng gloom and dark despair,
The sad smile making bright.
All nature grew more beautiful,
Each moment meath its ray,
For twas the month that poets love,
The budding month Of May.
O ever, ever glorious Sun,
We would thy praises sing,
But never do we welcome thee
So fondly as in spring.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
UTILIZATION OF A WEED.-The co

UTILIZATION OF A WEED. The COM
mon cat-tail Of our swamps, scientifcal-
ly known as typha latitozia. is suscep-
tible of being used as food, for which
purpose it is highly estimated in some
countries. The plant is perennial and
propagates by the formation Of UNDER
ground stems containing much starchy
matter. In Southern Russia the young
shoots when they push up in the spring
are cut and tied up as asparagus is for
our markets, and sold in all the mar
kets. Boiled as asparagus is boiled and
seasoned with salt and spice, it is pro-
nounced quite delicious by travellers
who have partaken Of it. This plant is
found in more or less abundance in
swampy places all over the United
States, and may be very easily intro
duced in places where it does not grow
already.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
CHURCHES.

FOREST PREsBYTERIAN.-Rey. John Patton
D. D., Pastor. Divine service every Sunday
at 10. 90 a. m. and 100 p. m. Sunday Schoo
at a. m. Lecture on Wednesdays at 7.30 p
m. Sunday School in the Chapel at Arm
strong's every Sunday at 2.30 P. M
ST.. ANNEs PROTESTANT EPIscoPAL.-Rev.
VIM. G. Butler, Rector. Service on sundays
at Ia. 90 4. M and 6. BOP. m. Sunday School
Mt 9.o0 q. m. Lecture on Fridays at p. m.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, Rev. L. G. Matlack,
ID, Pastor. Service every Sunday at 90
4. m. and / 90 p. m. Sunday School at $50
d. m. and 2.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting on
Thursdays at 7.30 p. m.
CoLoREp METHODIST Rev. N. Morris
Pastor. Service every other Sunday at 10. 80
a. M, 8 and SPIN. Sunday School every
Sunday at p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04

How TO BECOME HAppY.-ManJ
young persons are ever thinking over
some new ways of adding to their plea
sures. They always look for chances
for more fun more joy. Once there
was wealthy and powerful king. full
of care. and very unhappy He heard
of a man famed for his wisdom and
piety, and found him in cave on the
borders Of the wilderness.
Holy man, said the king. 4 come
to learn how | may be happy: -
Without making reply. the wise
man led the king over 4 rough path,
until he brought him in froutaof ahigh
rock, on the top Of which an eagle had
built her nest. esaslA"
Why has the eagle built her nest
yonder?' s1'e .tsaoe
Doubtless said the king, that it may
be out Of danger
Then initiate the Bird said the wise
man build thy home in Heaven, and
thou shalt then have peace and happi-
ness.'
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04

ScANDAL.-It was the saying Of an
old acquaintance Of ours, when his at
tention was called to anything that had
smacking Of scandal in it, II have SO
much to do that cannot hear it. One
half my time is taken up with my own
business, the other half with letting
alone that of my neighbors." How
many excellent opportunities of letting
alone other peoples business are slight
ed and the world is troubled with the
interference Of people with what does
not concern them. Neighborhoods are
driven crazy by the reports Of idle or
mischievous people. who watch for
occasions of scandal, and lose no oppor-
tunities Of making it public. regardless
Of its truth. or Of the injury it inAicts
uponathe feelings Of others. Gossip
passes for fact, and surmise for history;
and the nimble lie runs many league
while the truth is putting on its boots.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04

The New Brunswick, N. j., Times,
Of the End instant, relates the follow
ing: "The myriads Of sparrows that
nestle in the ivy, which clings to and
almost entirely covers the walls Of
Christ Church. occasionally display
surprising amount Of intelligence in
their little acts of kindness to each
other. This was beautifully illustrated
yesterday morning about ten o'clock.
From tree located about opposite to
Northrop's in Church street a sick or
crippled sparrow fell to the ground and
fluttered about the sidewalk in vain
efforts to regain place Of safety. Sew
eral Of its little companions gathered
around it and seemed greatly concened
for it, and by their inoessant chirping
attracted a swarm Of the little-winged
converts from the church walls. Efforts
were then made by several Of the num-
Der to lift the helpless bird by catching
its wings in their beaks, but there
seemed to be a difficulty in getting
started together, and the effort was
futile, and then the ohattering increased
perceptibly, as if there was general
scolding going on. Presently several
Of the birds few away, one shortly re-
turning with twig about four inches
long and an eighth of an inch thick.
This was dropped before the sick one,
and at each end was picked up by a
sparrow and held up SO that the sick
bird was enabled to catch the centre Of
the twig in its beak, and with the aid
Of the other two it few over the fence
into the churchyard, and from tomb
stone to tombstone until the church was
reached when they disappeared in the
ivy, followed all along by the swarm Of
their companions, chirping as if in great
joy. The whole affair lasted about five
minutes, and was viewed by several
spectators. %
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
Select Aoetrp.
From the Philadelphia Times.
Impeachment.

TO MISS -, OF DELAWARE.
Fair native of State the best
Of all States East or all States West :
A land that's dear to heart Of mine
Because it is thy native CLINE
Come, press thy cheek against my lips,
IAN angel scarce such nectar sips);
That downy cheek, SO lily fair,
Yet rosy as the sunset air.
Come, sweet one, loved one, give one kiss
languish now-excuse me, miss,
don't refer to you at all
A peach it is my thoughts enthral.
Asgust, 1875. P. CHEErsR.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
BUILDING AND LOAN.

MrppLrroWH B. & L. ASSOCIATION Samuel
Pennington, Pres; A. G. Cox, Secretary. Meets
on the first Thursday of every month at 8
o'clock, p. m. 80, f.'s
MUTUAL LOAN ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLETowN.
JAS. q. Scowdrick, Pres; A. g. Cox, Sec
retary. Meets on the third Tuesday of every
month at o'clock, pm.
Middletown transcript., 1875-09-04
FURNITURE.
UNDERTAKING.
UPHOLSTERING

The undersigned respectfully announces to
the citizens Of Middletown and vicinity that
he has on hand large and well selected
stock Of handsome and durable
Walnut and Other Furniture,
which he will sell very cheap for cash. Buy
ing at wholesale cash rates he feels assured
that he can sell as low as the same goods can
be bought elsewhere. By buying Of him pur-
ehasers will be saved the freight on their
goods from the city.
He is also prepared to attend to
lUhdArtaIkingWork ~
at short notice, and in q manner excelled
by none. Persons wishing. Metallic or Wood
en- Caskets or Cases will find it to their ad-
vantage to call on him. He has, also,
TAFLDR 4 SONS
Celebrated Corpse Preserver,
The Corpse may be dressed in the finest fab
RIGS and not be soiled, land can be seen at all
times) as nothing but dry cold air enters the
Casket.
GEORGE W. WILSON,
Practical Cabinet Maker and Undertaken,
Febl-l2m s,., Middletown Del,