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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09
Resolutions OF Respect.

The following note, enclosing resolutions OF
the Northwestern Plow and Cultivator Associ.
alton in regard to the death of the late JosErn
MAIERHoFEsB, of this 1ity, are handed TO us for
insertion:
CHICAGO, H., Jan. 9Th, 1875.
To the saryisia3 Partners Of M. Josept Maier-
hotter, Ottapa. Illinois:
As Secretary OF the Plow and Cutivator Asso.
citation of the Northwest, have the honor to
present you with resolutions OF respect, passed
at their convention in Chicago. January 5th 1915,
on the announcement Of the death Of your senior
partner, Mr.. 9oseph Matchmaker. With scnti'
mcnts of respect and esteem, remain yours
Most respectfully,
+. l.. HRMENwAD, Scc'y.
Whereas, the members Of this Association
have learned with sorrow Of the death OF Mr.
Soseph Maierhoder, Of Ottawa, Illinois, where he
has resided for nearly a quarter of ccntuary
and been prominently identified with the manu-
featuring interests of the state, therefore
Rcsol,ed, That while we bow with submission
to the decree of an all-wisc Providence, we deep
ly feel the loss of one of our most worthy and
esteemed members.
Resolved, That in the character of the deceased
we recognize the benevolent soul-thc true
frieAd-thc honest upright business man.
Rcsolyed That We tender our sympathies to the
family OF the deceased, in this their hour Of deer
sorrow.
Resoi,od That copy Of these resolutions b.
sent to the family, and the surviving members
or the late firm, and also be spread upon the
record Of this association.
+. u, BREWSTER, Pres
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

Leahy makes and sells boots and shoes cheap
for cash
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

Try Ycn;=er' 'partaloon stays.
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Patch a Watson, LOSSES

-EesSrs. Editors-Bcow Is a statement IF our
losses by the lire Of Saturday night, Jan. ID We
give the exact figures, for the reason that some
busy-bodics reported here and elsewhere that We
oVcr-cstmated our losses by the fire of Nov. 2lst,
1874. We are prepared to give the exact figures
of our losses by that fire also. Value Of cs::iEs
on hand before the, fire Of Saturday night
Value now on Observation-Disclosures. 612l5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

ed 10 IS, a. ". s,Iefel s Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

The place to cheap -four is at WOODS Eagle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

ns'st reduced, at N. stiefel & Coz.
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+. /. IigMEywAp Scc'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-09

W. +. Bowman, Photographer.
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taloon stays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

acres, p. Miley raises the most wheat,
and John Stirratt pays the most taxes
Of any men in this town.
Some rascal without the fear Of
the law before him, carried off buffalo
robe and blanket belonging to Father
Gunkel, while at the SociabIe last Sat.
urday.
The largest crowd of people ever
congregated together at one time in this
town, was at the dance and rattle, at
the Big River hotel on Saturday last
Over seventy tickets were sold for the
dance alone; the proceeds Melted over
two hundred dollars.
Tho turkey shooting at the Big
River hotel on Christmas, was a sue.
cess. The boys got thorugb on Fri
day at noon. The boys from River
Falls we're the most successful Oak
Grove got none.-Only three knock
downs were had.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Martel.

DEC. 29-We are glad to see the
pleasant phIz Of Uncle Bonesteel, who
has just returned from from a visit to
Ny.
Last Monday, the clerk of the
weather rather got his back up, and
sent US down an old sing'r for wealth.
er. Look out, ears.
The holidays, thus far have been
season Of merrlment hereabouts. We
believe there have been four dances
since Christmas day, and stuff enough
left for another.
AT the meeting of the town board,
last Monday, the work of building the
upper bridge, was let to Amos Magee
at 500, aud the lower one to Winger
Bros, at $50 The town furnishes plank
and IRON. The work in both cases was
bid down from about three times the
above figures. o, thou Root of evil =
how We love theel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Special Correspondence.

The village school will commence on
Monday next.
WINTER will not coquet us any more.
and is now coming on IN earnest.
The Concert at the NJ. Il. Church
On Sunday evening, was well attended.
EACH day is page in our lifo's his.
tory. We may never review those
pages when passed, save in memory.
THa Congregationalists will observe
tho week of prayer. There will be
meetings each evening. The place
whore they will be held has not yet
been decided upon.
SOME Of the misses Of our town have
started series Of prayer meetings to be
held each Monday evening. They may
be the means of doing great good. We
hope they will be well attended.
ALL the ladies' and gentlemen who
baye been teaching, are now at home
for weeks vacation. As a consequence
the monOtony is slightly varied by &C
casional candy pulls. oyster suppers and
entertainments OF a similar nature.
A YOUNG lady at certain school was
IN difficulty, recently In drawing Q
map Of 81. Croix Go. she made slight
mistake, aud then, of course, needed al
eraser. Having none handy, however
che used the bottom Of her oyer.shoe
Enough said
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Prescott.

DEC. 29-Mercury 200 below zero.
Our Cornet Band we're delighted
with their trip to River Falls, on
Christmas day.
To al! the readers Of the Journal
we wish a jolly, prosperous aud Happy
NEW YEAR!
The rival Stage Lines are still in
full blast. The people reap the benefit
Of competition.
Wood is selling at $500 for dry
maple, $500 for Eastwood. $3.50 hr
mixed. \ good many loads are going
to Hastings.
We are authorized to invite the
A. D. & 5. Club to our city, and tender
them the free use of THEsPIAN HALL
and its fixtures,
There was Christmas tree at the
Congregational Church, and the little
folks were made happy, and some Of
the big ones, too. W. j Copp smiled
over huge gobbler.
Mrs. Nc d. Smiths German class
is success, il We are to judge by tie
gutterals that we hear flying around
loose. On all sides we are saluted with
Sprachcn Dsutche, to which we inyol.
unfairly respond-"YAH"
Uncle Jimmy Gum, Commander
Of the "full rugged ship" Santa Claus,
came safely to anchor in Methodist
Church Bay; the vessel had a heavy
cargo. After being sufficiently ad.
mired, it proceeded to unload.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Oak Grove

DEc. Or. Il. Reed, Co. Supt., is
opening form IN this town.
-Mclyin Trip starts for the pnery
this week.
Peter NJ. Simon, jr., sold his farm
to John Gillig, and has gone to Trim,
belle.
Bernard Kicker has the contract
for doing the mason work on the Cath.
Ollie Parsonage.
Rev. Father GuDkel was relieved
Of his pocket book containing $500, aud
valuable papers, while coming from
Hastings last week.
-Godfrey Gearhardt owns the mos
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Big River.

DEC 2s.-sleighing still remains o
stranger.
Quite number Of deer have been seen
in this vicinity, of late.
The entertainment given by the Cath
Ollie Society on the evening OF the Goth
instant, was success. The proceeds will
go towards the purchasing Of a bell.
r. C. Bliss, one of our leading farmers
and who for the past year has been serious
ly afflicted, remains no better. IL is hoped
by HE numerous friends that the New
Year will send him a speedy recovery.
"A shooting match took place at the
Big River Tavern on the oath instant,
which was contested between Messrs Nc
Keen and Davis, resulting in the formers
favor. Distance fifty five rods. of hand
shots were made, killing at first shot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Gilman.

Dec. 29.-Many complaints. of hoop.
pole stealing. and trcpassers are closely
observed.
Our Town Treasurer reports taxes
slow in finding the :cwn Golfers; and
tos.ifes that they are, almost invariably
accompanied with complaints of their
swollen dimensions.
Christmas having arrived. Miss Ed.
sail has closed school for a week, and
gone home TO look in her stockings. In.
deed more than one "School Ma am
appears to have the stocking mania.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Strays.

Found and taken up by me, the under
signed, on land owned by me, and on which
| live in sec. No. 81, township No. 81 range
No. 9, il being the town of Clifton, on or
about the 2Sih Jay of Dec, 1874, one red
COW, about eight years old. with tips of
horns sawed off; enc red COW cbout eight
years old, with short horns, and white
spot over the right eye; and one brindle
heifer, with short horns, supposed to be
three years old next spring.
r. S. ANGEL.
Clifton Dec. %. 1874.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Ira Kidder has advertised a gift En-.
terprise, embracing horses, carriages,
buggies, watches, etc., to the amount
of $1,000. The drawing will take place
at New Richmond, Feb. Is, 1875.
Tickets, 90. For sale at Davis drug
store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

A Dane county man has found out
that the cry of the grasshopper suffer
ers Is humbug. That's too thin, after
al the evidence in their case. lie must
be misanthropist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Strays.

Found and taken up by me, the under
signed, on land owned by me and on which
| live, in section No 5, township No. 81,
range No 10, being the town Of Clifton, on
the 10th, day Of December 1874, one year
ling bull, dark red. inclined to brindle, and
one yearling heifer, with white under the
belly.
Clifton, Dec. 18th, 1874.
Is 30 J-ssoN KNIGHT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Gerret Smith is dead He died at
New York on tie 18th ult. He was
seventy-seven years old, and the news
Of his death will carry sadness to the
hearts of thousands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

That is generous offer, made by the
ThEsPIANs. 1t shows a manly spirit,
and magnanimmlty which is worthy
Of emulation. We think the Club will
accept that invitation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

L, E. Tubbs has a lot Of new cutters
Tor sale. The sleighing has been de.
layed on his account and now is your
tine to purchase gay rig.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

At the West eLd of Drury Lane, may
be found the shop of Eaton & Hotch.
kiss, where planning, matching, gig-saw
ing, eet., is done with promptness and
dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Do not forget to attend the Exhibi.
ton this evening. Remember that
this is the FIRST thing of tho kind here,
the actors in which were all our own
citizens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Messrs. George and James Lynch, of
Spring Lake, were among our pleasant
visitors this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Copies of the JOURNAL in Govern.
ment wrappers postage paid for sale
FOR five cents each, at this Office. Call
early if you want few extras.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

The \. ID. & s, Club have their bills
all over town, announcing their enter.
taiument for this evening,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

No service in the NJ. 4. Church
next Sabbath. The church is being
calcimined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

b. Mayors has sold his saloon bust.
ness and fixtures to party from Still.
water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
H. L0WATER,
Notary Public,
No Excuse For BEING Sick.

No persca San use Boschee's German
Syrup without getting immediate relief
md cure. We have the first case of
Coughs, Colds or Consumption, or any dis
ease Of the Throat and Lungs, yet to hear
from that has not been cured. We have
distributed eSry year for three years over
100000 sample bottles "FREE OF CHARGE"
by druggists in all parts of the United
States. No other Manufacturer of Medi-
cine ever gave their Preparations such a
test asthis GOto your Druggist, c. L. Da-
Wis and get bottle for IS cents aud try
two doses will relieve you. Is %
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

This is passing for an open winter;
but open buggies are not as plenty as
covered ones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Iilton has had another tilt in court
and now he is ahead again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Q. Rasmussen is gone to New Cen.
tetyille, and Charley Ellis is here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

On with the Exhibition "Let Joy be
uucon6ned" this evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Report says the Hudson Democrat
has changed hands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Tickets for sale for Kidder's Gift
Enterprise, at Freemans drug store,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

u Apt is selling Clothing at cost for
he next sixty days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Charley Ross is not supposed to be
in this village.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

The holidays are passing-passlng-
passed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01
Wanted.

100 cords of wood in exchange
for goods at my store.
Il. w. REED.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

A. W. Lund is just finishing some
tip.top cutters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

The Dutchman's Ghost" Agri.
eolitan to. night,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Business quite lively.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-01-01

Absolutely the beat protection against Fire
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05

Two YARNERs. - The two farmers
farms lay side BY side. One OF thess
farmers will call him Farmer A, thu
other rsrmcr B. Now, there was alwaye
. Wide difference in these TWO farmers
crops, 80, one day Farmer 4 goes 70
Farmer B aud says: ''Sce hire neigh
Dor, I want you tell me how 1t happens
you have such superior crops TO 'nt"e.
with only the ieaos between our crops;
Tor ksOw nv farm 10 composed Of o.
xOsd soil " yours. and WY IL M?'
.Why." says Former ., ''the difference
Is bat very sU'ah matter. and can be
told In = very few words: aiways starr
to ny work on the isrm, and ~ to my
boys. Come On. boys. lets 20 70 work !
wL,le yoa always ssy. go .. boys. 70
your work !" 1t tho same time you start
% TO sumo neighbortax village or city !.
vhcrc you spend the day losiiux about
s.loons. YswbliDE bells. croQuet grounds
&c. THUS yos wiils away ySar Tune dry
after dsy, not knO Si1g Or caring Muci
whether q. work y gOl0G o. or net ;
while I sm on the farm With the boys, en-
eouraxine th~m 10 take IN iaeerust II tht
vesk Ut iarwing BY helpicE it;cm. i
= . ssiurh consequences where the fsthe'
Dor MOI sacoprzxe the boys BY D'rlptsl
I 49,, tor the boys - thtnk ''well, u
sashss doa't s.ks any intrrssa II T.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05

Fine Stock a Safe Investment.
John Scott, in the Swine aud Poultry
Journal for September, imFresses . les
son which we have sought to teach by H.
'nstrati0n which may make 1t clearer to
many than it ever has been before. and
sp. cially MS he vOuches tor the occur
:-nee az an actual fact.
My neighbor bought trio Of fine pigs.
paying therefor the reasonable sum Of
1920. The male was valued at $50. anu
the females at $50 each. This was o
wise apportionment of values, Is the
male would impress his value on all the
produce. ..'Ler- are those who think,
however, thar $50 is too great price TOR
one pig. In this case he did not die or
rove sarreu, but he beest his lkenrs.
not Only on the females Of his own blood
Tut largely on others to which he was
pred. In the short space Of two years my
,.eighbcr had sold, At prices much less
.han he paiti,pure bred pigs to the amount
Of 5000, aud had on hand stock Of young
'hings worth about $500, still he had the
original stock, aud he had paid for ell
his feed and labor by the use OF his male
IN his aud other stock. To say nothing
his enjoymert In the possession OF the
best, Of the il. reascd respect OF his neigh
bOrs, Of his own culture growing out of
The thought he gave to his pursuit, he
nal = clear return Of 81 .Oe0 on an invest
ln'.nt Of $40. and Ill in two short years.
Allowing One-half Tor contingencies, and
who has done 50 vel; as this with low
priced stock2
Ii q boar would get one hundred pigs
10 . year, and each Of the pi2s is worth
Two dollars more than are those from al
sire. what is he really worth9|
L We use him but three years Of this rsteI
will ear" us $500. 1t is not Plsia that
such M animal has real value lar BE-.
yond the terrible hundred dollars tori
which he SELLS? Il 1t safe then, to wait
for the price to come dcwa before vel
tuyP The xpectrtion or lear that the
prices will tui1ble, is based on the as
sumption that tue word will move back
word. The ida Is - vain as it Is uncOm-
rs fallaci0us as It is undesir-
able.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05

A p0st-m0rtem was held on the body
Of American Girl on Sunday morniu.
j. IS, when her luhgs were found to BE- il
hJ peron'c or c0ngested condition, be-
ing engorgrl AMI greatly dissen TED with
blood. nuch increased 10 weight, ~
u dark liver color, causing . suspcn-
sion Of respiration ami instantaneous
death, induced from over exertl0n. A.
stated elsewhere 10 this issue. the mare
was trOttin9 10 . irec-lor-sll.race at 81
mirs, n. T., ut the time OF Der death.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05
To Make Good Soap.

To every thr. e pounds OF grease, put
one and = quarter pounds Of sailed pot
ash and bucket OF water. Put the
grease .sad Lotash together In . large
boiler. with lit only three pouad) three
quarts Of boiling water; set 1t over thu
tire; a. 1t boils add hot water Ut short
intervals uatu you have the full quantity;
boil It three hours or until you Mud the
sosp adhcring to the stick you stir II
win; then pour oil out into . tub or
bucket and let It stand until next day,
then cutit In squares and dry for . day
(Or two In the air.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05
Hints About Meat.

u HINTS About Meat.
\ Meat should be wiped with . dry, clear
cloth as soon az It comes from the butch.
er 6; t1y blows, If foand on it, should b
cut out, and In loins the long pipe thai
runs by the bone should be taken out u
it soon taints; the kernels should also 81
removed from the beef. Never receive
bruised joints.
Meat will keep good for long time u
cold weather. and. II frozen through, may
be kept tor months. Frozen meat. mus,
be thawed before it Is cooked BY plungiaa
IL into cold water or placing It before the
fire before setting it down to rosst. II
will never be dressed through If this pre-
caution is not taken, not tyen when cook
I'd twice.
Pepper is preventative Of decay, 10 .
degree; it IS we'll, therefore, to pepper
huge joints.
Powdered charcoal is still more remark
able 10 its effect. It will not only keep
the meat over which 1t is sprinkled good ,
but will remove the faint from already
dccaycd flesh.
A piece Of charcoal boiled IN the..water
with ''high', meat or fowls will render
il or them quite sweet. A piece Of char
coal. or powdered charcoal should be kept
in every Iarder. Hams, after being
smoked. may be kept for any length of
time packed in powdered charcoal.
The leg Of mutton Is the most profitat Je|
Joint, containl' < most solid meat. The
neck is an extravigant joint, hair the|
weight consists Of bone and fat. The
shoulder has also much waste In bone.
The breast poes sell Tor kitchen dinner.
nicely stuffed; it is much cheaper than
the other JOINTS.
Snlo'ps aud ribs Of beef are very extrav.
agant joints from the weight Of bone.
The roasting side of the round part oil
The bullock, and the part call the ''topl
'lIe," are the most profitable family eat
ing. The mouse bullock is used for Stew
NJ, shin, is used for soup or Tor stew
ng.
The usual quantity Of butchers meat
in family is, on an average,
hrec quarters of pound of meat . day
or one person; but when the family con-
ISIS OF ladies and children half q pound
YER day is aboul the quantity consumed.
me with another. independent OF hams.
aeon, poultry, fish and game
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-11-05
Medicinal Qualities Of Aspara-

gus
A medical correspondent OF % EDglish
Journal says that the advantages n g.
,,arsgns an not sufficiently appreciated.
They who suffer with rheumatism are
cured In lev days By feeding on this
delicious esculent; aud l1aefe chronic
cases are much relieved. especially II ID.
patient avoids al acids. whether In lo.Al
Or beverage. Tue Jerusalem artichOke
has . similar effect 10 relieving rhums-
tism. II may be well - remark thu,
most pIsnts which grow naturally near
the scacoiAst eoatains more o. les iodine
and IN oil shumatlc complaisis jod IN
hiss been Z long iavosits rsmedy. One
wh0 MS bee0 in the drug bssiLess loi
iec uSilev come years thAs many a II.
patest n0strsnas which some jisi0tsr
ssterestad peep1e-'io: The gO0d q tl,eil
|tcliOw.es~s. mgss sold st % . boetle
|con.isssd Of Ew ceats' worth ofsjo
|dlAs.