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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24
The TnrnerR.

On last Saturday some 25 of our Ottawa Turn
verein went to Aurora to take part in the SEES.
sion of the Chicago Bezrk funniest. large
number of Turner's from Peru and few from La
Sale joined them here and went in company
with them, all taking the $40 train on the G., b.
g. @. r. r. That evening there was grand con-
cert by the celebrated Great Western Light
Guard band and banquet given by the Aurora
Turner'S. On Monday, at the Fair Grounds, the
usual exercises in gymnastics which always &C
company meeting of Turner'S, came off, includ-
ing exercises on bar and parallel lifting, Indian
club exercises, jumpinghigh and long, throwing
weights, and the Gehrwerfen, or throwing long
pele;-in which our own citizens were not un.
distinguished, having taken three prizes. Peru
took one in long jumping, the rest all went to
Chicago except those to Ottawa. The prizes
brought home we're in "section" " exercises, I'd
class, Ottawa Turnverein-2d prize; same, single
drzes 1st prize to Carl Heydweiller, the leader,
we'll known here; same-to juveniles under 1G
years, 4th prize, to Louis Buechenstein. The va
rlous prizes competed for in the Athletic sports
were conferred at Turner Hall, ON Monday even
ing, followed by grand ball which occupied the
balance of the night.
Turner Hall, at the corner OF Main street and
Broadway, and many German business houses
throughout the city were gaiy decorated with
profusion of bunting and evergreens in honor
Of the occasion, and all German residents SEEM
ed to enjoy themselves remarkably WELL Throuh-
out the Convention the weather was most un-
pleasant, and the attendance of visitors was cor
respondngly light. Monday, according to pro-
gramme, was to have been the grand gala day,
but though the parade through the streets was
very attractive, the attendance at the grounds
was not materially increased, and the Aurora
Turnverein have certainly lost heavily by the un.
dertaking. But their visitors were right royalty
entertained, and none will regret having been
present Aurora Beacon
Our Turner's returned on Tuesday and in the
evening held ball at their hall in honor of their
success, and had a jolly good time-as they al.
Ways do,
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HOME MATTERS.
Aurora Excursion.

AS announced in the TRADER last week, the
Aurora Light Guards accompanied by some 2oO
OF their friends from Aurora and elsewhere, came
to Ottawa on Wednesday last on picnic excur.
sion. The train reached Ottawa shortly after IL
o'clock in the morning, whence the Guards with
yep" Vosburg as captain, headed by fine band
OF music, marched up Madison st.. thence south
on Court to Main, on Main to Columbus, to MIL
st., to La Sale, and thence to Hoes's grove. IL
was what Is called dead give away" to nave
them trot down Mill street, but as there was no
one OF our people to escort them, they reauliy
FELL into this roundabout way OF getting 10 the
grove. Everything was in readiness for Them at
the grove, Henry walther being on hand with an
abundant supply OF Injuries, and large dancing
stage having been built under the trees. The
day was spent in riding on the steamer belle"
in dancing and in driving about the city. In the
afternoon Hon. Washington Bushnell, being on
the ground, was called on for speech, to which
he responded in happy manner, abiding to the
sympathy between the two cities, and regrettng
that no one had been present on their arrival to
welcome them in manner boftting the good
feeling of Ottawa toward Aurora, and promised
most cordial reception should they come again.
Capt. Vosburg replied that they had expected no
formal reception; they came on their "own hook"
to have good time-were having it, and were
well pleased with Ottawa's hospitality. The
Guards looked very nicely in their neat uni
form, and certainly we have seldom seen SO large
company made up of so many fine looking peo-
ple-but Aurora is noted for her good looking
people. Vosburg, as leader, was success, con-
tinually busy in making everything pass off hap
PLY. "Jep" appears to be as much sion"
among his own people as he is among travellers
on the c., B. Q. At 7, after parade through
our streets, they started home, having apparent
ly enjoyed themselves to the utmost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

John Shobert, of Morris, made US call OF
Monday.
G. NJ. Nattinger, Georgetown, Col, has beer
spending few days with his many friends here
this week.
d. NJ. Carman, Chicago, formerly well known
publisher there, called on us Wednesday.
j. H. McKenny, of the Chatfeld, Mimi, Demo
crat, delegate to the st. Louis Convention, is in
town stopping with Mr.. d. S. Ebersol.
A. NJ. Ebersol, Of Grand Rapids, left for The
Centennial on Wednesday.
Beemus, now employed on the Lacen Hon,
Journal, is in town.
Charles Delano, who now spends his winters
cultvating an orange grove in Florida, has re
turned to the north and spent the past week
among his old friends in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

THE Boss SALooN.-Geo. Routcliffe on Main
street, determined to have the "boss" saloon
of Ottawa, and has it. He has lately completely
reftted and renovated his room, and made nu.
merous improvements, having now the largest
bar in the city, and the largest and iness cooler
west of Chicago. The establishment is supplied
with two pool tables of the latest paterns-G
pocket, square and diamond shaped tables in the
best condition. His stock OF liquors is superior
to that of any sample room in the city, and Is al
WAYS fresh and served in the best manner. These
advancements have made his saloon the leading
one in the city and We see he is having castom
in proportion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

CoNCERT.-That was an exceedingly fine con
cert at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
evening, and though the house was moderately
filed, ii ought to have been crowded. The organ
and piano solos and duets Of Falk and Evans
were such as one hears only from masters, and
the Blaney Quartette were simply splendid. Mrs.
Falks solos were charming, and Mr. Letters
comicalities irresistible, One seldom hears a
more pleasing or higher grade of music than
that on Tuesday evening this side of the grand
opera.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

RACEs,-The Mendoza Driving Park Assoca.
ton arc managing the Fourth at Mendoza by hay
ing some races in their fine park. They ohel
the following premiums;
TRorTING-Purse No 1-slOO. For green horses
that never trotted for money, $50 to first; S3t
to second; $50 to third.
PACING-Purse No. 2-sl50 For all PAGERS
$50 to first; $40 to second $25 to third.
TRoTTING-Pursc No. $500 For horses
that have no better record than 800 $50 t.
LIST; S75 to I'd s45 to Sd; $50 to 4th
TRoTTING-Purse No. $3.50 For horses tina
have no record better than $50. S22j to lst
500 to ID; S73 to Sd; $50 to 4th.
Entrance fee 10 per cent. Of purse. Trottinl
and pacing, mile heats, best three in five.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

We are in receipt of the first number Of the
Railicdy Age, the weekly publication just com
menced at Chicago which We mentioned as in
contemplation several weeks ago. It is issued
IN quarto form-2o large pages, beautifully print
cd and Of course very ably edited. Railroads
have become such an institution in this coun
try that every body of any account Is interest
ed in them one way or another, and there is
hardly any Information in regard to their pro
gress, prospects, management, officers aRd EN-
ployes, charges for freights and fares, &c, sc.
that may not be CLEANED from the publication be
fore Us.
Communications, TO reach its managers. mus
be addressed TO Rail,ofy Age, Pacific Hotel
Chicago Price, including postage, 81 90 a year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

AT DEBOLTs SPRINGs.-T Scandinavian Cen
tennal Club OF Chicago have made arrange.
ments for grand celebration of the Fourth at
Debot's Springs,--a Picnic and Summer
Nights Festival The programme Is; Speech;
reading of Declaration Of Independence, bag
race, and fire works in the evening. There will
be dancing from s A. NJ. through the day and
evening, the music being furnished by Chica.
90 band. The citizens OF the country round are
cordially invited TO take part
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

Though there are several Democratic States
men who might be named whose candidacy would
20 far to assure the people of the earnestness Of
the party, it seems TO Us that only one has been
brought prominently forward who has been so
thoroughly identified with political reform as 10
be able to lift the party up into the confidence
Of the people. That m5n is Gov. Tilden. The
feeling of the people is that the country would
be safe in his hands as the eKecutivc.-Nc,c York
TyfJs,EE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

MARRIED-On Tuesday at the German Catho-
lie Church, by Rev. Father Carr, Mr.. JONI HAU-
SER, of Fremont, Neb,, TO Miss FANNIE INNER
MAN, Of this city.
wedding dinner was given the happy couple
by Mrs. Jos. Maierhofer, the brides aunt, and In
the evening Mr.. II. Walther gave aparty in their
honor at his home on Madison St, which was
most pleasant affair. Mr.. H., it is remembered,
was far long time clerk al II. Walthers,
where he made host of friends, who congratu-
late him on this occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24
New Pen,

II is with pleasure that We announce to the
citizens of this and Grundy counties that we
have secured the Agency for the sale of the eel.
ebrated De Ham Patent Aluminium Pen, manu-.
featured by DR.. Haar & Co, Birmingham. These
pens have world wide reputation, having been
in great favor for many years in Europe and in
the United States for the past five years, and
have invariably given unqualified satisfaction.
They are made in four sizes, covering all wants
for business, school or ladies' fine pen, and are
warranted to be absolutely non corrosive, and
never to color the ink. They embrace all the
elements of economy and are an easy pen to
write with. We can heartily recommend them
to our customers. The Circuit Clerk Of VIII
county say, Of this pen:
JOLIET, Feb. 22d, 1876.
Messrs DeHaan & CO.,
Dear rs-Please send me your price list and
samples of your pens. Your agent was here, and
used your pens and am very we'll pleased with
them. Your agent sold me ten boxes, aud the
empty boxes are E0E est, so | cannot give you
the number Of the Pen. Yours,
CONRAD TATGE.
For sale in La Sale and Grundy counties only
by Osman & Hapeman, Agents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

The people Of La Sale, after sending CON-
mittee around town to feel the public pulse and
solicit funds to cover the expense, have decided
to make no attempt to get up celebration OF
the 4th in that city. That's sensible. Come to
Ottawa and have good time! The celebration
at Ottawa on the 4th promises to be the biggest
this side of Philadelphia
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

The rise in the rivers at Ottawa in consequence
of the heavy rams last week was not sufficient
to cover the bottoms around here, ami thus a
great deal of corn escaped destruction. But
many low spots through the country were sub.
merged and the corn drowned out, while be-
tween Utica and Peru, and opposite Peru, and
al down the river, an immense breadth Of rich
bottom lands planted in corn were submerged,
destroying thousands Of acres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
TRIMMED IN A MANNER EQUAL TO THE
BEST In THE WEST
DISSOLUTION.

The copArtneshp heretofore existing between the under
y gned In the manufacture under the arm name
Williams. FAR Co T. this day dissolved by mutual con
Mt The business viii be continued BY > W William,
aEd 7. D. Sveeser Rnder the frm name CT Will ans Co.
who win assume all liabilities Of The old lrm and 20 whom
all debts will Be paid. :. ". WILLIAMS,
l.. ~. fARR,
WARfsEN MOORE.
Ouavs, jane y. Is7-ss F.D. sYEETsER-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

THE scHooLs.-Last Friday closed the school
year in the Ottawa publc schools. Examina.
tions passed off successfully and show in all de.
partments hard, satisfactory work. The examin.
ations for the High School are completed. A
list of successful applicants will be published in
the TRADER next Saturday. Last night the First
Annual Commencement Exercises OF the High
Scool were held at the Congregational church,
the particulars Of which were too late for this
issue. There were four graduates, Mr. b. Noel.
vain, and Misses X s. Eldredge, S. E. Bangs and
Jennie Smith.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

Following are the total disbursements on ac-
of the several department OF the City OF Ottawa,
from the beginning Of the present municipal
year, to date Of this report:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

Published in accordance with and ordinance
adopted Apr. 4th, 1876. GEo W. Ravens,
OTTAWA Ills, June 23d, -. City Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

Wall Paper aud Window Shades, at osman s
HapemanS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-06-24

SMALL WHITTLING.--Two Or three weeks ago
the Ottawa Republican, speaking of the removal
OF the postofiice, said in that top.loftical style
peculiar, we suppose, to prospective congress
man, although WE handle more mail matter
than any other house in the city, WE are con.
tent" &c. The FREE TRADER suggested that that
was a slight mistake, as the FREE TRADER office
certainly handled ten times more mail matter
than the Republican. "Ah but" says the Repub.
lcan in reply, ave didn't mean the matter of the
FREE TRADER News Depot; we meant that more
Republicans are sent through the mail than FREE
TRADERS" Well, as to that, the Ottawa papers
circulating free Of postage in this county no &C.
count of the number and weight Of any passing
through the postotiice is kept except of such as
90 out OF the county and the postage on which
must be prepaid, and on such the postmaster
accounts show that the FREE TRADER pays at
least double the amour: of postage that is paid
by the Republican, "Well, anyhow" persists
our congressman chat would like to be- the
Republican has more subscribers than the FREE
TRADER" "You didn't seem to think So" re-
plies the FREE TRADER, when the supervisors
voted to publish their proceedings in the paper
having the largest circulation, and you preferred
to divide the job with Us rather than have the
clerk compare" " Ha! is that your tack ?" now
responds the RlsJlican. Didn't the clerk draw
the order for the $50 in our favor?" Very true;
the clerk drcw-as he had Tome order for $50
and another for $40, and we divided the pile.
And that was decision by the clerk and super
visors that the Republican had the largest circu.
lation! Well, when an asprant for coLgr can
get down to so small potatoes like that we give
IL nm
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Amt. Of bills ordered paid Apr 4th, ,1G.s G63 o.
Amt. May 2d, 70. 3,9ls y
Amt " June 9th, '1G, 1855 43
, 1876-02-26


nots exchanges, to gtso a pretty full report OF
tho condition and prospect of tho fruit crop up
to tl,is date,
From Alexander County wo lnarn that tho buds
Of tho Early Crawford peaches arc killed. Tho
buds Of Homo OF tho standard vasietios are also
reported 70 havo beon greatly damaged espo-
ciatIY On the lover lands. This Hale's Early and
tho Early York peaches are reported III right In
this county. Five points IN Uuion County. at
oil Of which the poach orchards hro largo, report
thai kt leaAt ona-fousth tho buhs incindin4 al
tho carly aud tendor yarissies, aro killed. In
Pasry County, II la reported thAt not moro
than ono-fourth Of : crop Of peaches can
DO gathered. and this small amount de-
tands upon complete immunity from
further unfayosnblo weather. Il Is thought,
however, that In this county there
viii be . full crop Of spples and chcr1,es. Jack
son County reports thAs ono-lhtttl the paach-buds
Ars killad, but that 1t no fuI4hnr damage Ia dono
tho.a IL enough loft to ralse III the peaches tho
trees will beaf. Young orchards which bear for
the arpt tina this year are very pEomiaip8.
Chorries and ali ANAL fruits promise very finely.
In Marion County tha peaches szo reported H.
ruost Ill killed on tho prsiz1e lands, but In tho
tIuhes tAsy koem to 10 all right. The email
fruits exo Ia good condition. III tbs other fruit
growing districts tho peaches ase 20 tar unin-
},1ed. but they ato greatly advanoad By the eon-
tsnued 1ne we4ther. and the1e IL great danger
that ahaEp froet may destroy tho antire crop.
, 1876-02-26

A few months ago one Yoncker. IN Hancock
County, offered any ono ESQ who would procure
him, o. be instrumental In procuring him. :
vito. subsequently,, young man uAme1 Samuel
Wlokhatn introduced Yonoket to widow named
Oson. snd Yonckef Was 10 enAlnored Of tue
c!larma OF tho lady that hs woocd aud won her.
As soon Al tho swo wsro made ono, Wickhan do
uaanded foo Of go for hIa eoEvtces In proour-
log vito for Yonksri but tho happy husband
tofussd to pay The money. Wckham 1t onoo
eonpeneea Icy pseeeedngs selnsi q ~ s1os,oass,
but the man OF Law decided tho case against tho
plAlutit8, and WickhAu dldnt get = can't for his
sabosa u match taskaz, and h ont aE pookst tha
eoats of ths suit. An has gaAe eUa o& la& ukfa.
procuring bQaineas.
, 1876-02-26

Ths Republican Club Of tho Third Ward hold
largely. attended meeting laRt evening III tho
lecture room of tho Depnett Medical College,
No. gil Stato street. preeIdcnt Elliott Anthony
occupied tho chair, a large number Of colorel
men nero present:
Mr. J, ". L. Thomas, coored, was eleoted per
uanent Secretary, In place Of Mr. Il. II. Page,
1ho declined to se1Ye, on account at tho pros
sure Of othor business.
Mr. ]. ". MeGlnntsa moved that 4 Comm1ttco
Of flyo bo appointed 10 nominate two delegates
10 tho Central uub.
81r. D. T. WAkcman moved to amend by first
electuK two dultGates by ballot. Thero WAS
pome discussion upon these questions. Mr.
WakemRn'e motion Was loBt, aud that Of 1fr.
MoGlnn!Rs wns carried. The Chair appointed
tho soliowing-pamed gentlemen ~ tho Commit
TO-, Messrs. hteainnlss, Wskemsn, Gray, Dr,
smith, and ". O. Phillips.
LII, Waketnau, from the Committee on Con-
At!tutlon aud bylaws, then reported draft OF
document for the government Of tho Club,
hesotofose published in THE TRIBUNE. Mr..
lioodwillie alBo presented DRAFT OF conBhtu.
lion and by.lAWh
Tbo presentation Of thoeo two little docuuon!s
ssokod sone discussion, and sehnacd. to ahoT
Misunderstanding On thu part OF tho mo1ubers OF
tho Committee. Tho matter Mas ansly amtcahly
settled.
Edward Cody and q. 1t. Sargent, DR.. D. 8.
hnitth md l.. q. r. FEecr, on motion Of hF
uood~il!le, MORO addod to tho Executive Con'-
mitteo Of tho Club.
Afr. McGlnnlss, from tho Committee on Dele
Entea to the Grand Council. reported Messrs.
Elliott Anthony and Z. ". q. Thomas ~ repre-
sontaea.es to that body.
hir. Anthony ntAted that ho would rnthor cot
scryo In two oflices.
NJ. Mcalnnlss then put tho motion tor tho
snooptlon OF tho report, which Was carried unan-
Nsmasks vers then called for. s.-
~: smith addfesaod the Club briefly, and said
,aat 10 took &n abiding intoreat in tho prescott
caay4ee, - It Vas = very important ono, In which
esefy citizen should take part. and seo TO It that
mon ~ere eleoted 10 olficea who would do honor
sasd that eyery taxpayer should tate an interest
~ tats matter. and. without regard to race,
colos. Or condition, elect honest ICounotmou,
&C., whom they could trust, and thcn they
MMoula 81 laws That tho poopls could stand BY
mA!tes whether they wesa black Or white, Dcmo-
cratic OF Republican.
Ar. FRANKLIN Gray thought It too carly In III,
Eeno % ~ snylhiug, but he would do h!a duty
Mt. Pike cams 70 tho moesiag On account ol
a'8h taxes. 11a thought that they should slec
aoneat mon, regardless Of race, color, or party
sSs local Offices, though he had preference fol
Na lepublican pAtty.
After sr&nAsotipK aomo other routine business
he Club adjourned tor two wook4,
THE T1nsr.
r., = meetlng OF Republican Club OF tho Fir.
Wa1d VISA bald At tho coruas OF Lake and lisrl
st!eete laat evening. Ar. Lewis IN Tho ohstr.
lit. Hsakci addressed Tia Club at soma lsngth
apologi1ug for hls apparent overxeAlous labor,
10 ths ln6. which had called forth sdvezna sut
an.as1itsd s ef'tlelsua from Tue Intr- Ocean. II
whAtever work hs had done had boon in tha IN
teseas Of tha party
, 1876-02-26
CRIME.


Nx.o York Stn, Elb, a..
II, III. hmm ~ Rocu-;rp Inn rcln,ae of pcz.ch
A1 'ao .'oPo y. '..-s -. Ae'es' A 9'.".'
Nissn 1subenstein, Ills father Las adoroaaou lot
tcr to tho whole Polinh-Jewish community Of
snlb country' -....... ....-.....
Dx4a bHoGilznA AND FnIEHDa: ]. ~ unfortnn4se
fatheE. como 70 you With broken heart bloody wounds,
aud tesrfGl eyes, appealing for conpaas1on. NY un-
fortunate and wlttched son 4 stamped ~ nur1s1oE,
and condomned to death by Tho rope uut Jo. friends
aud brothers, you know him, and know right wall that
lio IL Qofearng man, md honorable tn all his deal
lnga- Yed, my son s In truth aodfcartnR and pous
mkns Aud u u lhefBtose Incredible taAe he did taa
nirder which = laid to his charge. 1ils hands did
not shcd this blood ROE commit this murder hut Tho
Court condemned him. nestfthe1casr belag guided by
false testimony and to Tho nauenoa of wick
e anu &oaesa mtn who. W false Atatencnts laid thc
nia'ne on Nm while tha tesamony Of honorable pco-
pe WHO testified % 10 tie Innocence Of tic poor fellow
Eas tlhreKardgd.
=, Ihesefoss, etg for COMMISSION md e.y slond,
"AdlPl heipF' 0ht help mo, 70 good people That
mar put a.ids th!s sepsoach from s and fson III our
brethren, W Child1an ol !.ssel. l.x,>
fs Of ny @ whoia 3 fsnlly sa1 taass wo dwell under
my toot, vho w o*hefsao Nith tsAfe and sot1ow
soon follow NJ 1no o crave toe ean " such
m!slortane3 u u posalhlo 70 1saota ~ tnuocans
child die upon tAt e0loHs Aaa SUI oatselfe1 EarnAn
alEes
TheFefote beg yoa help aaa 20 fAf - possible 10
bring tho real truth 70 ts daylight md 70 opcn ths
of The reopn and TOO ludKes that hsy ean paf-