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among the children scarlet fever is raging
quite violently. The dss to fall y victim to this
terrible malady was Master Elory Masters, who
died Tuesday LAST. He vas taken i'll Sunday. and
dnr1rg the last dsy Of his life sad until his
death was unconscious. He was soma ysArs
OF age, and 1he Oldest soa OF Mr. aad M1s Mas
ters. Their youngest sor, baby, ia now III With
the Same disease. Tbay have the deep sympathy
OF many friends N this the dask hour Of their
affection. The child's Eeaaias we're taken 10
ElmagEst Tor bQziAs
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Grand OpeninC of Millinery.

Al through the month of May We will offer
for sale the choicest and most elaborate assort-
mcut OF artificial flowers, bonnets hats aud trim.
mings outside of Chicago. We buy them chaper
and sell them cheaper than some Of our compel
itors can buy them. Remember We buy direct
from importers and manufacturers
Al are gathered IL since The food, retaining their
delicate shades, and go be7c;tehi'g, that one can
scarcely realize they are artificial Flowers in
cram, so pretty; and those stunning scarfs with
ends trhipptd out just enough 10 make an ele-
CANT fringe, with shades that fairly dazzle even
the artist !aIe,t Space is wanted sufficient to
enumerate our choice selections that are daily
arriving TO keep up fun assortment, but it is
unnecessary, as the ladies know how it il, and
demonstrate il by their very liberal patronage.
We extend 10 our competitors an invitation 10
call and make purchases tn keep up their stock.
Lows Millinery and Variety store, Court 81.
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Soda ana mineral water, at Walther's.

Messrs. Russell d Son call attcn ton 10 the fac
that they have the largest furniture store and
the most complete stock in La Sale county.
The statement is not exaggerated. Such SPLEEN
did display of everything in the furniture line is
rarely seen outside OF large cities. And the
beauty of il is the furniture is all number one.
True there are different grades, but the articles
in each are the best Of that particular grade. As
the clothing men have it, there is no shoddy
about the stock. Messrs. Il. & Son propose TO
make it an object for residents OF other towns to
buy of them by offering induccmcn,. that no
competing frE can approach.
Give them call
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Levi Isabelle, the engineer who run the first
locomotive over the Fox river road, and who has
gently pulled the throttle Of the bull-gine which
has whiTled the day passenger from Ottawa to
its suburb on the lake from that time until this,
has been transferred to the east division, (Auro'
ra to Chicago. His pace on this line is filled
by Dick Nixon, from the main line, with his
glttering engine No. 1874 Dick Is II safe runner
and what might be termed "stavcr," he being
the man who pulled Jep Vosburg's seven coaches
over the main line TO the tame of lGS miles in
1874 minutes, the fastest railroad time on record
We are 10th to say good bye to Levi, but are
glad TO shake with Dick. The many friends in
this city of the C., B. 4 @. and Mr.. Isabelle as
their pioneer engineer will be pulled from Auro-
ra to Chicago and return by the old timer Levi
on the train which leaves Ottawa at 545 A. NJ
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resolution expressive Of the sentiment OF
the society was unanimously adopted, rendering
thanks to Harry W. Smith, Of the Clifton hotel,
for the prncely manner IN which he entertained
the members OF the society In the evening
session u like testimonial of gratitude was
adopted for the use Of the Supreme Court House.
The final session closed with an essay from Prof.
Chase, of ST. Louis, on histology, which was but
little discussed, ow ing to the want Of time.
The display Of dental CHAIRS, artificial teeth,
dental instruments, was the most extensive ever
shown at the dental society's meetings.
The o. c. White chair, exhibited by Dr. o. 4.
Barnes, Of Chicago, seemed 10 be the favorite.
In dental instruments, Mcssrs. johnson Il Lund,
of Chicago, exhibited the greatest variety, while
in general supplies S. s. White was the favorite.
Mr.. T. Long of New York, was present and eN
hibiied several very meritorious articles. DR..
Talbot, of Chicago, the manufacturer of the new
composition called Celuloid Won the approba
ton OF the entire profession. His material is
used base for artificial teeth, and is destined
to supersede the patent rubber now used. His
plate was put to all manner of tests and came
out entirely satisfactory. The fact that he has
discovered superior plate, together with the
fact that all dentists are now compelled TO pay
a royalty upon the rubber ones, will without
doubt secure to him the exclusive trade in the
state
At 10 O'clock, p. NJ, Of Thursday, the conven
tened adjourned to meet in GalesburS one year
hence.
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nc, AT MATTERS.
.JOCninc Rods.

1t is admitt>S .at good lightning rods are a
safe protection against what the ancicnts called
The Wrath Of covc," manifested in hurting
thunder upon man. Poor lightning rods are
worse than none; as, for instance, cheap iron
wire tackled upon wooden walls with strips Of tin
or bent nails, and no CONNECTION with the ground,
the safcty.valve Of electricity.
Sir Humphrey Davy, Prof. Farraday, Benjamin
Franklin and Prof Morse were the most eminent
electricians that the world has ever produced.
They experimental to test the true conducting
power of the several metals. They found that
copper and silver are, in comparison with the
others, stood as follows: l20; Gold 50; Zinc 20;
Lead j..
The North American Star Rod company, with
its western branch offices located at Oswego and
Batavia in this state, have rod made OF mag
netic iron, which is the most powerful OF all con-
ductors of electricity. 1t is also plated Win
copper by a process invented by one OF the meil-
bers Of this company. 1t is based upon the pest
scientific research and backed up by thousands
OF testimonials from the best men IL the country.
There is no instance on record where one OF
these Star rods has failed to protect building
upon which it has been placed. The universally
known Peter Hoblcr, the most experienced
lirhtning rod man in the west, is at the head Of
the company, his partner being n. &. Gillespie,
who Is general manager. He has been i'll the
business for many years; has had a large eXper-
fence, and is a clever gentleman and fills the bill
of being IAN honest man, the noblest work OF
Cod
Col X. +. Cooke, of Chicago has charge OF
personally inspecting all work that is done, and
seeing that everything is correct that all pat
rons are satisfed-that business goes on.
Associated with him is corps OF clever gen
tlcmen, and thorough lightning rod men, among
them Vim. Coffin and l.. Mnkle., with Is years
experience; and soliciting agents John A. Radley'
George Mnkler, Albert Snooks and Mr.. Sparks,
who are now interviewing our people on the
lightning rod question.
We believe them to be honest and square deal
Ing men, and commend them accordingly.
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On next Thursday night the Metropolitan
Club will, at the solicitation of numerous citi'
zens, give another OF tacir popular dances at
Willis Dancing Academy. No pains will be
spared to perfect all the necessary arrangements
to make this the most successful hop OF the
season. 1t being the last entertainment which
will be given between now and fall by this pop
uar club, we may safely predict full attend
ancc. Like all which the club have given here
tofore, this will be strictly invitation entertain
mcnt. No person will be admitted who has not re-
ceived an invitation. Hence the necessity Of pre-
serving the baIet-dolz. We are requested to an
noupee that this acW not be a calico ball, but
that all gentlemen are requested to bring the
contents of calico dresses with them
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And Mrs. Morris Ladies' Bazaar is the place for
ladies Of Ottawa and vicinity to examine one o.
the most superb stocks of millinery goods that
ever graced an Ottawa store. She has received
her summer styles and exhibits very fine as
sortment.
Her reputation as a first-class millincr is too
widely known and universally acknowledged
TO admit of any doubt as TO her abilities TO please
the most fastidious Of all critics. What, then,
she desires, is to have any one in need Of milin-
cry work to examine that which she exhibits,
and will guarantee they will be we'll pleased.
Besides millinery, she conducts dress making
department, in which she is alike successful,
having all the latest and richest patterns. She
should be consulted about anything in this line.
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II. p. Clark. Painter, IS Madison stree.
What Kind OF a Fellow He l..

IN the arrival last week Of the family Of Mr.
W. J. Pollock, the Assistant Supreme Clerk, is
another addition to Ottawa Of which we may in.
deed be proud. Or his removal from Aurora the
Beacon says:
W. J. Pollock, formerly our popular City Clerk.
and since the expiration Of his Office assistant
in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Supreme Court
Of lllinoi. for the Northern Grand Division, has
finally removed his family 20 Ottawa. Their
friends hope, some day, 10 welcome them back
TO q home IN Aurora.
No YOU don't, Nj Bdcoa, Pollock has come
here 70 live among nice people and will be elect.
ed mayor when Aurora becomes one Of our sub
urban villages.
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Those who were fortunate enough to visit the
opening at the millinery and dress making rooms
of Mrs. O'Meara and Mrs. Pratt on last Saturday
found very fine display OF the most beautiful
work in their lines. Those who are able to judge
say frankly that there has been no affair of the
kind its equal in Ottawa, and 1t would compare
favorably with those Of the larger cities. Every
thing was very neatly arranged and the styles
were all the very latest. Each article showed
richness, taste and beauty From early in the
morning till ten O'Clock at night the room was
thronged with fashion admirers, and many pur.
chases made. Mrs. O'Meara has been very sue
cessful in establishing irst.class trade, nor is
Mrs. Pratt less in the dress making department.
The nccs. fancy shirts can be found at low
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Have you seen those 500 suits, at
N. STIEPEL & Cos
Hull Il Bartels.

This cnterprising firm are now open In iull
blast with their summer stock OF hats, and gents
furnishing goods. 1t would be wasting words
for us to attempt to argue that they were the
only first class matters making their exclusive
business in the city. Our citizens well knc"
that theirs is the emporium of fashion, the en-
bodimcnt of first class goods and the headquar
tiers of the most popular firm in the market BY
persistent "pluck" the firm have step by step at
tanned the position they now occupy and by lib
eral dealing and constant eye to all the new
styles expect to hold their position at the head
of the column.
Without mincing matters we desire to give
the standing advice, of all judges in their line Of
goods, viz: See the stock of Hull 4 Bartels
before purchasing.
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IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE ~ WASroF TRUNKS
The trunks sold by VI. Stiefel & Go. are all
made of inch lumber, and nails clinched on the
inside, which makes the trunk sold by this en-
terprisng house one Of the best and most sub
stantial trunks made. They are the only agents
in the country for the Great Western Union
Trunk Mandatory, which gives them an oppor
tGnity to sell them very low.
NJ SrlgPE! 4 Co
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The venerable Judge Hinman, for the last 30
years of Farm Ridge, in this county, has sold his
residence there and proposes in few months to
return to OHIO to spend the remainder of his
days among the friends and scenes of his youth
The Judge must be over 50 years OF age. He
has in his day given much thought 10 and writ.
ten good deal about tac inGuity OF banks and
protective tariffs, in reference to which he has
always held and stoutly maintained some pretty
radical but in the MAN, sound views.
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Bugsies! Buggies!, Buggies!!!

have just received a superior lot of top and
open buggies, also Democrat wagons, which ],
will sell at very low figures and on easy terms.
These buggies were manufactured in the city
of Lansing, Michigan, of tue best material, all
warranted, and for sale 1t McDonough's ware
house, on La Sale street, opposite City Mills.
All persons wishing to make purchase will do
well TO call and examine nay stock before Dur-
chasing elsewhere. VIM D. CLARK.
Ottawa Ills
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Bare balls and bats just received at wathcr's

Free TO all at H. Walther's, this Saturday af-
ternoon. Call and see him make the best ice
cream, with his new perpetual patent ice cream
freezer. II. Walther proposes to furnish all the
parties, and church and pic mic festivals in La
Sale county, with ice cream, candies, and fruits
Please don't forget to call at H. Walthcr'S this
afternoon, and see the biggest cream show out
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Fine white vests at NJ. Stlefel d Cos.
TO Tax PayPrs.

Tax payers will please remember that the sale
of delinquent lands and town lots, for the non
payment of city taxes of 1874, will take place on
tee 18th inst,-Nouday next. To avoid having
their lots sold and costs accumulated, it will be
necessary for the parties who have not paid
their taxes to do so before thai time.
PATRICK RYAN, City Collector.
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Scott Bros, & Co.

Can show you three times the amount of dress
goods o. any house in the city. They pay spc-
cial attention to this department.
Will have open to day beautiful line of dress
goods from 25 cts. to 37]II cts per yard,
Another large lot Of those fine black, iron
frame grenadines e yards wide, at $40 per
yard worth $3.50; also nice single width grena.
dimes at 80 cts very cheap.
Handsome summer silks at - cts, to Sijl cts.
worth 81 to $l.25
Can save all purchasers Of black and colored
silks st least 25 per cent. l, will be to your in,
terest to see Scott Bros. & Co.'S. stock of dress
goods.
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Miss Anna Fields has opened in elegant style
at S. Madison street, opposite Zimmerman fur
niture store. Her styles are fully up to the sea
son and her facilities unsurpassed for the manu-.
facture of fashionable dresses and cloaks. Her
previous popularity together with her elegant
establishment We are sure, will secure to her the
very liberal patronage Of the fashionable ladies'.
II. p. Clark, Paperhangor, 10 Madison street.
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Gr: your wal! paper at osnan * Hapeman'.

Il. ". FUcRs will, this evening, reopen his ice
cream saloon and fruit and confectionery estab.
lishment at his old stand on Madison street
nearly opposite the jth ward school house NJ
Fox has very neat and pleasant establishment
which will, We have no doubt, become again fay'
orte and popular resort and It wss so eminent
IL last summer
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LOOK OUT FOR HIM.-A man calling himself
Smith, but that is not bis real name, is travelling
through the country begging money under the
pretencc that his father and mother are starving
in Nebraska, and he is trying to raise enough mon.
ey to bring them to Illinois. He is about 81
years old, middle size blue protudng eyes, and
wears blue overhalls. He is fraud. He was
met the other day near Buck Creek by an old
acquaintance who recognized him as resident
OF Amboy, or near thcre-a man well to do, and
at home, dressing we'll and very 'pious' Meth
odist. He confessed to his acquaintance the
fraudulent character Of his bushes and boosted
that he was making s25 week and board. On
finding that he was discovered, he made rapid
tracks for . less dangerous neighborhood.
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CLAUDE MELNorTE As DETECTIVE, and 9th
err stories, being the second volume OF Pinker-
tons detective stories, Tor sale by Osman Il liape-
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Notice to Builders.

The American Setter Springs Compsny VII receive pro
poSss for the and pleon OF Bath House on
e Grounds OF the COMPANY according 70 plan and specl
hcst,ons TO be the once Of Mayo Mdmer ~
Friday May 2st ls when the JOB Will BE- Jet 20 TIE low
est responsible bidder tbe Company srsins ibSght
Ottawa sELTzEE sPEuSC COMPANY.
e II. MAYO. Pr-sA.eDt. nlAyD
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Proposals win be received by the Second AS
sistant Postmaster General, Washington, ID. c.
until p NJ, May 81, 1876, for carrying the |. 5.
Mail from July !, 49, To Jane 80 1879, four
years, on route, 234ii, from Marseilles by Dan
way Norway, Sheridan, Worthwhile and Asbury
to Sandwich, 80 miles and three times week.
Leave Marssilles Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at \. N. Arrive at Sandwich by p. NJ.
Leave Sandwich Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day at $ A.. NJ. Arrive at Marsellcs by $50 r. NJ,
Bond required with bid, 500.
Blanks-form of proposal, bond and cer,ih'
cate can be obtained Of the Postmaster ut Mar
seilles or Sandwich. Envelopes containing bids
must be addressed, Second Assistant Postmaster
General, Washington, d. C., on the left hand cor
ner of the envelope Endorse the following;
Proposal for carrying mail in Illinois on Route
23444.
CRoourr AT Osman IL lIapcman'S
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If you are looking for men or boys clothing,
or wandering where you can find the best mer.
chant tailoring establishment in the city. Call
on Jake Christman.
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POO boxes Of oranges for sale cheap at II. Wal

If you are looking for men or boys clothing,
or wondering where you can find the best mer-
chant tailoring establishment in the city, call
on Jake Chrstman.
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Ladies wanting anything done in the way Of
addressing, or shampooing, or desiring
switches made 20 order, 1T prices which DEFY
competitor, should call at the hair shop Of Mrs.
Sarah Cooper, on the south side OF Main street,
between Clinton street and the sidc-cut over
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Large stock Of wall paper and window shade:
at Osman x HapemoRs.
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Jake Christman has just opened a new stock
Of hats and caps. 1t is one of the incest stock:
IN the market and is offered at popular prices.
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Warranted winter wheat -four $500 per HIM
drel pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills.
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Elegant assortment of trunks and travelling
satchels, at A. Frank & Cos, west Of the Court
House
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200 boxes Of lemon. for sale cheap at II Wal
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$3.50 buys good suit, at the Square Dealing
Clothing House Of NJ Stiefel & Cos.
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Good spring wheat -four s2J0 per hundred
pounds, % Woods Eagle Niils
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FoUSD.-The best place TO buy men and boys
clothing, at 4. FRANK & Cos.
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Enamel paint has a gloss like vanish, and j
mixed for use at L. y. Gri.gs.
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Bowman, the ubiquitous photographer, has
further improved his gallery by the completing
Of a new operating room and thoroughly rcnov-
ating the old ones. BY the addition Of the new
room Mr.. Bowman has undoubtedly the best
light OF any gallery in the west
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CRoQUEr at Osman Il llapeman'..

Hats and caps Of the latest styles very cheap,
at sc. BARNETr's.
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Childrcns clothing all the latest spring and
summer styles, at NJ. STlEFEL X Cos,
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TransiuOgrifcd.

Paints mixed and ready for use at +. Y. Grigss
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You can get the very best ice cream, candies,
and fruits a. II. Walthcrs
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The most complete grocery and crockcry store
in TIE city is Prcdman's.
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Freedman is now opening out fine stock Of
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Pierguc is in fun blast in cold beverages and
ice cream.
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Persons contemplating marriage should call
and see Fredman's stock Of cTockcry.
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Now Is the Time,

Look at those all wool suits ". Siiefel IL Co
are selling for $1,000.
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10 oranges or lemons for % cents, at H. Wal
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Go TO Z. Y Grigg., for pure drugs and medi
eius
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For the best summer drink in the city call a,
Piergues.
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Jake Chris,man is making q specially Of the
Toledo trunk. He sells lots Of them, cheaper
than any other house, and yet makcs prost on
them.
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Jake Chrstman has Just opened new stock
Of hats and caps. 1t is one Of the incest stocks
in the market and is offered at popular prices
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- Ici'OtsI' Or THE CONDITION
The National City Bank Of Ottawa,

Al OTTAWA, N TuK STATE OF ILLINOIS, AT CIosE or
BCsINsss, MAY lsr, 1919.
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Peanuts, pineapples and plug tobacco, at Nc.
Gains fruit stand.
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Frank Mccain has the incest stock Of fruits in
the city.
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bAtlssH HHHaHr
STATE Op ILLINOIS,
county ~ la S,i!le,
|, X. G. JORDAN,
solemnly swear that
oil my knowledge an.
Subscribed and sw
1875.
CDRRHCT Attest: