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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
From MarseiIIes.
MARsEILLEs, August 90, 1875

MARsEILLEs, August 20, 1875.
We are now enjoying period of severe
quietude Neither births, marriages or deaths
disturb the peace Of the community. AL.
though We have couple of saloons here, the
number of drunkards on our streets Is COM
paratively small and the saloon keepers are
trying to sell out and turn lightning rod men
and peddlers.
Since my last the weather has been all that
could be desired, and the farmers are taking
advantages of it. Thrashing machines have
all they can tend to at present The oat crop
is not so badly injured as was at first sup
posed. Some farmers report from IS TO 60
bushels per acre.
Last Saturday evening a gentleman, board
er at the Beckwith House, whose ideas Of
ownership were somewhat confused, and
thinking that Mr.. Pilling was troubled with
the care of too many overcoats, tablecloths,
knives, spoons, &c, seized on some Of the
aforesaid articles and took hssty leave of
absence. He was subsequently arrested,
lodged in JAIL and some Of the property re-
covered.
Mr. Marston's Kansas party bids fair to be
largely represented from this city and vicin-
| ity, and is daily becoming larger.
The reaper factory that was 10 be here, is
evidently long way in the future,
Kettle, Dickson Sc Smith, the arteslan well
drillers, have contracted with the trustees to
sink an artesian well n East Marseilles, as
we'll as others where they shall be required.
Last Sunday eveningwe noticed stranger
enter our city of dilapilated appearance, his
mouth spread open Ike a malleable iron
bootjack. Taking drink from Mr. Mar
ston's pump, an expression something like
"too thin" escaped his lips, and he marched
down main street, taking the rail road track
for Ottawa.
Prof Sloat's school opened ON Monday,
and Prof. Holmes opens today, under very
favorable auspices.
The champion" flag was won by the Hay
makers. The Lone Stars went to Sheridan,
last Saturday, and got beat.
The Alberty 81 Osgood chair factory supply
the chairs for the seminary.
The 1ousley & Hannhg Cutlery Manufac-
turing Co. now employ about 10 hands.
Mr. Murphy has openoi his furniture rooms,
one door south Of Marsbn's drug store, and
is receiving goods from Ottawa, Chicago anu
Marselles factories. CENTENNIAL.
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Aug. 2Ith, $50
Flour-Prices are Q shade lower. Fancy white
winter extras, S7GS@7.15; spring extras S6.4OG
$50; fancy Minnesota patent, $6.5O@9OO.
interchangeable. Winter sold at $l27@ 100
No spring, $l.22@l.23; No ., SllS@l19.
Corn-No ,, GGGG615c. Options, september
G6}9c.
Oats-Cash sales, 97d4lc.
Rye-70@7jc.
Barley-No. Sl04@l.H.
Lard-sl2O0@ sl3,5O.
Tsllow-SHe.
Potatoes-New, $685..
Butter-Good fancy yellow, 27@2Sc; roll l5G
lSc.
Eggs-lSG lac, per doz,
Cattle,-Active, ard prices steady. Fancy
grade steers s6G0@7sO; choice natives $50
G625; cows and heifcrs So T5dS50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

The Illinois statutes make 1t nuisance,
punishable for the FIRST offense, by fine not
exceeding 800, and fora subsequent oiiense,
by like fine and Imprisonment in the coun-
ty Jail, not exceeding three months, ITO adyer-
tise wares or occupation by painting notices
of the same on, or afflMng them TO fences or
other private property, or on rocks or other
natural objects, without the consent of the
owner; or, if in the highway or other public
place, without permission of the proper au.
thoTites." Let those who are in the habit OF
offending make note of this fact
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
HOME MATTERS.
Obituary.

Israel G.. Cooper another Of the old settlers OF
this county has gone to his long home He
died on the SD inst, at the residence OF his son,
A. S. Cooper, in the town of Forest, Livingston
county, and on Wednesday of this week his body
was brought to this county for burial by the
side of his wife in private burial ground near
the old family home in the town Of Freedom.
Israel G. Cooper was born Dec. Sc, 1900, In
Shoreham, Vermont. When he was yet quite
young the family removed to Canada and after.
wards to New York, where Israel was married
From there he moved to Ohio, and afterwards in
1884, to Illinois, buying and settling with his
young wife upon farm in the town of Freedom,
in this county. Here eight children were born
to the pair, five sons and three daughters OF
whom but two sons, A. s. and James L.-survive.
A few years ago his wife died, and having then
no near kindred left in the vicinity OF his old
home, he sold his farm and made his home with
his son in Livingston county until his decease'
as above.
Mr. Cooper was man of more than ordinary
intelligence, kind and open-hearted, good
ncighbor, q warm and reliable friend, rigidly
honest and honorable in all his dealings, and
greatly esteemed by all who knew him. He at
tanned a ripe old age here and has gone to real
ize the higher and better life
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.

There ia nothing new TO notice In business
matters the past week. Trade has been rather
quiet in all branches, The receipt Of grain has
been fair. The prospects for good fall trade
seem fair.
In money matters the situation is about
the same as previously reported, The demand
for money is fair and about absorbs the loanable
funds In market
Ir Chicago the market is reported easy, and
frst-c.ass paper IS readily placed at from to IL
Ter cent.
Gold has recetcd about two per cent. during
this week. The market closes quiet in New York
from ll2X 10 llsJS.
Government Bonds in sympathy with gold
have receded little. The demand is strong and
prices are firm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

A. demonstrative of the difference in corpora
tons We publish the following incidents:
Three years ago Messrs. Burke, Henry ant
others, got up an excursion TO Aurora. Thc
known reliability satisfied the road and the &c
count was promptly settled three'days afterward
On last Tuesday the same reliable parties go
up another excursion TO Joliet. This tune, OF
another road, the cars were not allowed to star
until the money was paid.
1t lis easy to imagine which road these gentle
men will hereafter patronizc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

On Tuesday the friends OF g. ID. Trimble ant
Frank Sweetzer, TO the number Of nearly hun
bred, held picnic uear the Illinois river dam.
The grounds in that locality are eXcelently
adapted for lawn parties, being ioomy and vel
shaded. With small outlay they could be made
as attractive aud more convenient than the De
bolt Spring grounds, above Dayton, or Hoes:
grove in Soxth Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

September will be IA unusually lively mon y"
for Ottawa. During the first week the new Ope-
IA House viii be opened, and we shall have some
fine shows, with the second week, the Supreme
Court commences its annual term at Ottawa,
and the Changers Of the county have their big
annual picnic in Hoes's grove; during the third
week the State Fair win be held, and the fourth
week the Board Of Supervisors will be in session.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

lts hoy.
Weighs III pounds,
And looks like q orn."
Mineral spring stock is at premium
BoRy.-On the 25th instant, to Mrs. L. j. Bliss,
q son.
Harvesting is not over.
Succotash is now in order.
A propitous time for the chills.
Has the scrub race played outE
The mclon.cholic days have come
The flies are very tame this summer.
The ladies generally favor contraction.
Wine Il n mocker and strong drink is raging.
The present style OF ladies' dresses has lis
drawbacks.
apupkins " is not the Grange pass word" so
says leading farmer.
The new style OF pantaloons to be worn TINS
fall will be large enough to tie back.
west side woman boasts that she does not
fear man, God or the devil. People living in her
ncighborhood don't dispute this assertion.
A well.known contractor will not hire labor
or whose pants are worn more in the seat than
on the knees. He is q sensible man.
There is q woman in South Ottawa who "nev-
er told her love" but she weighs 2l5 pounds, ana
Is vet TO see the man who dare knock chip Oh
her shoulder.
As proof positive that the FREE TRADER force
can turn out excellent work, we announce this
week the arrival Of "Korns" lll4 pound boy
Now will the radical press quit growing over
10 ptry ~ n
beat hold Hingland at her own game!
The Deacon puts in plea for Sunday street
nromenades, Sunday blackguardism and Sabbath
breakers generally.-Pee Wee
An omen confession is said to be good for the
soul. The article which calls forth the above
said, Let buggy riding be dispensed with, and
Blonde be fined fhc kisses his wife on the Sab
bath day." The estimate which modest MAJ
like "blondie" would naturally put upon his
character should be taken as eminenty korrect.
Hence, we are able to define per his dictionary
" Blonde "A Sunday backguard and Sabbath
breaker generally.
Sheridan boasts that she has q frst-class base
ball club. We hope she has. Her lawyers, doc
tors, editors and preachers have all made such
sad failures rs to make an impression that no
good thing could come out OF Sheridan. She
has got up two frstcla.s murders, and now II
she has only got frst-class base ball club, her
future prosperity is certain.
The latest thing in billiards is lady umpire.
A certain horse stabbed on Columbus street is
fed on tracts and wall paper. Heis tied close to
the manger to keep him from lying down The
owner thinks II he ever gets down that he (the
owner will be compelled to feed him on yeast
cakes to make him rise. We hope the horse VIII
yet down, because we think the yeast cakes
would have tendency to stick the wall paper
on his ribs and he would be able to stand the
wind better II that horse doesn't "show up
better within two months we will be compelled
to send the cruelty committee there to see to 1t.
He still attends the country Sunday schools.
We are extremely reluctant about giving the
iniormotlon, but our duty as public Journalist
seems to demand 1t. The fact is, girls, those ex-
quisitc tied back shape.showing dresses have
been out of style two months in the east.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28
Ottawa Wholesale Market.

OTTAWA, Aug. 9Th lo15.
On yesterday the following prices prevailed
on corn and oats for feed:
Corn-GOc.
Oats-Scw, 30G3jc.
Poultry is coming in very slowly and prices
remain about the same Us at previous quota
lions.
We Ouote below:
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1t is reported by neighborng towns that are
Jealous, that ottawa has done growing and gone
to seed DR.. Wood thinks this is mistake, and
proposes TO take I'm inventory OF the live men
and business OF the city next week, and see II
the report is true Other places are only mad
because they have no Mineral Spring to exhibit
at the State F2irl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Thos Little, for long time in the employ of
OF Scott Bros. IL Co. as Galesmcn, left on Monday
morning for Chicago, where he has accepted a
situation with his old employers, Scott, Prize *
Co, wholesale dealers on Madison ST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Information is wanted of Timothy Williams,
aged Is. and Mary Marshall aged AZ, by Capt.
Jas. S. Williams who is now in Wilmington
Ills. They were last seen at Joliet being an
route for Ottawa, IN search of the undersigned
who is father of the fsrmer named. Anv in
formation will be gladly received Word
may be left with Edward Hurley, Whining.
ton
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

We were shown samples Of the Kansas grass
hoppers, found near Buffalo Rock, by Theo. Glib
son, that were truly astonishing, in many cases
being an inch in thickness. They had settled
upon weeds and died. Mr.. q. informed us that
large weeds were literally bent to the ground
with the load of hOppers which had died upon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS like the style OF the
conductors on the C., B. IL Q. Railroad-espe
cially on the accommodation trains, which
they make no misnomer Their style is particu
larly notable after one has been on some other
roads, especially eastern roads. Coming down
from Chicago recently, we saw conductor VIII
liams, somewhere near Downers Grove, not only
stop the train TO let lady off at her home
mile or two from the station, but as 1t was rain
ing. he carried her bundle and umbrella, escort
ing the lady, with child In her arms, to the
door OF her home. Catch an Eastern conductor
doing that! We noticed a still more assiduous
politencss, If possible, in conductor GRANGE, on
the Fox River Branch. He seems to make II
his great care and study to look after the com
fort CT his passengers. 1t is doubtless mainly
on account Of haying such conductors that the
c., B. * Q. has obtained such popularity among
business men and travellers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

The excursion 10 Joliet under the manage.
ment Of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence
Society was a success, there being about hun,
bred who attended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

A large number Of our citizens visited Earl
vile this week 10 witness the excellent races
which closed yesterday. 1t is shame that Otta-
wa cannot support as good a race track as either
Of Mendoza or Earlyile
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Hugh Gnlen has gone east 10 make his pur
chascs for the fall trade. In spite of an unusu
ally dull summer for trade, Hugh has sold more
goods than ever during the hot season, and viii
enlarge his purchases for the fall trade in pro
,.grti4U
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Dr,Tu OF Mr.. KING BEATTY The death OF
Mr.. King Beatty, the sudden deceasc OF whose
wife we mentioned in our last, causes general
feeling OF sadness. After the loss of his VIE
existence here seemed to lose ell attractions Tor
him, and though there was nothing in the state
of his health TO cause apprehension, he com
menced gradually tc fail, Directing to all medi-
cal aid, and longing apparently only for an end
of "lire's htful fever" He died peacefully and
calmly on Sunday evening at the residence OF
Mr. Thomas Spencer. he was about 60 years OF
age--a man of great personal worth, noted for
his rigid integrity Of character and exemplary
and spotess daily walk. lie leaves large CIR
Gle Of mourning relatives and and friends.
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Ravens, MacKinIay & Co. furnish the following

Exchange on New York, 4 premium, selling
La Sale county bonds, par and interest.
Foreign exchange Is selling at $500 per t.
Sterling exchange selling s5.S to 1000 per L.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

The Sports have held high carnival shooting
prairie chickens during the past fortnight,
Hunters report game as scarce. most OF ihC
fowls being old ones.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Johnny Morse, who has been suffering severely
with a sprained ankle for the past two weeks,
we are glad TO announce is nearly himself again
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

How about our rife team? No one responded
to the call for meeting at the Clifton last Satur-
day evening. Let's all meet at the Clifton TO-
night aud organize a club.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

DzAIH.-Chas. +. Ashley, promising lad aged
y yTs. mos. and 81 days, died of typhoid fever
Of the residence Of his father, 7. Z. Ashley, on
the Sest side, on Tuesday morning last.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

The low bridge Oh Main street will be com
pleted next week. 1t is TO be an iron swing
bridge, made by the Canton, Ohio, Bridge Com
many
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Crockery in endless variety at Fredman's.

Jake Christman doesn't blow much but he sci
cheaper than the cheapest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Jake Christman doesn't blow mu oh but lie sell'
cheaper than the cheapest.
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Just receyed-thc new style OF hat, at NJ
Stiefel Il Co.'S.
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Base balls, bats and fishing tackle cheap, at II,
Walthers.
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DIR. III. OIIN,
HOMES WANTED,

We desre GOOD homes Tor The f0owlng chare, nov az
the Junty Farm:
one Boy eight years O! age,
one Boy, two years OF age.
One Boy, eleven months OF age,
One Girl, six years OF age.
Persons desiring take OF the above children must
bring letter Of recommendation from the Supervisor Of
town IN which they stating that they proper
and suitable 20 train and educate children placed
In their hands Tor that purpose Application can be made
tler 70 the undersigned or Mr. Arnold the Msrden OF the
Ang i.-sg Superintendent % Poor q Ia sale Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-08-28

Croekery in endless variety a, Fredmsn's,
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Buy yeur crockery foI State Fair at Fredman's.
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Crockery in endless variety at Fredman's.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-12-09
KERR GIVES GENERAL sATIsFAC.
TON.

The election of Mr.. Kerr as speaker
Of the house Of representatives not only
gives satisfaction to the Democrats in
Washington, but also to the Republi-
cans, who do not hesitate to declare that
their political opponents have perfected
an organization of the house which puts
us in the advance in the great contest
next year. AS an illustration Of this the
Daily Chronicle says: "Michael G. Kerr
(" has been selected by the Democratic
I" caucus, and bis election will be heartily
approved by the Democracy through
out the country. Mr.. Kerr is q gen.
/" tleman OF unblemished character and
/" recognized ability, and will bring to
the discharge of the duties OF his high
position the experience Of many years
as legislator. His selection under
the circumstances will be received by
"by the people Of the country as an in
+" dication that the better element OF the
Democratic party will be recognized
hereafter in keeping control of the af-
I" fairs Of the nation" From every por-
ton Of the United States scores of tele-
grams have been sent to Washington by
leading Democrats commencing the
election of Mr.. Kerr and predicting a
glorious result from it to the country at
large,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-12-09
A GOOD IMPRESSION.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald says that the Demo-
cratic part OF the new congress makes,
on the whole, good impression. The
caucus was conspicuously quiet and or
DERBY, and there was entire harmony at
the close, and general acceptance of
and satisfaction with the result, Con-
sidering the fact that there were in the
caucus eighty southern votes, who could,
of course, have controlled the body and
elected whom they chose, the fact that
they helped to elect as clerk Mr.. Adams,
southern man but g Union soldier,
while Mr.. Crittenden, who stood next
on the poll, was also a Union soldier,
and that northern man was also che-
sen sergeant at. arms, is thought to show
great good sense and self restraint among
the southern members On the other
hand, the Republicans point out that two
Of the miner officers OF the new house
were Confederate soldiers; but there ia
nothing against them except this. Ev-
erything looks bright and hopeful for
the party.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-12-09
WAR IMMINENT.

The rumors Of war that have for some
time prevailed in Europe are not with
out foundation. The London CORE
spondent Of the New York World, writ
ing on the eighteenth ultimo, says there
is strange forebOding of coming trouble
on the continent. Rumors of the most
portentous character fly about. Austria,
Russia and Germany have sent, it is
said, collective note to Turkey, in
forming the sultan that he must yield
up his christian provinces. A copy Of
the note has been sent to her msjesty's
government; cabinet councils are held
every day; the Prince of Wales has been
advised that war is so imminent that
he had better return home at once; and
30 on. When you get SO many warn
ings of danger, the danger itself often
fails to arrive. Still there is no telling
what may happen, and if the fame is
once lighted it will spread like prairie
fire. The days of the "sick man'sn stay
in Europe are evidently numbered. We
hope 80. Christian civilization is every
way superior and preferable to Mahom-
adam
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-12-09
BLAINE AND THE DEMOCRACY.

That "politics makes strange bed
fellows" has often been realized, es-
pecially in these latter days. Another
instance OF 1t is likely to be furnished
next year on large scale by the Blaine
faction Of the Republican party, who
ere 30 jealous of the claims of their IA
vorite to the position of President that
they say they will not OH any account
support Grant if heshould be nominated
for third term, but will, on the con.
trary, give all their strength to some
Democrat-such as Governor Tilden or
Mr.. Hendricks, if either of them should
be placed in nomination. The recent
developments In st. Louis in regard to
the. whisky ring are looked upon as
helping Blaine and seriously injuring
Grant. The southern Republicans and
carpetbaggers are opposed to Blaine, and
declare they will not give him the only
support they can give-their votes in
the nominating convention. The gen.
tlemen who are working in his in
terest are now endesvoring to conciliate
this section of the party, and are ready
and willing to give all manner of pledges
in his behalf.