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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

The readers of the FREE TRADER may have
noticed an article in the last number OF that
paper headed something for the Boys" in which
IA otHuntcr' gives detailed and exaggerated
account of q fox chase by"a couple Of Rutland
sports"
We feel under many obligations to the author
for the labor he bestowed upon said article and
for the wear and tear of his imagination. His
frequent dcviations from the paths Of truth are
not at all surprising to those who know him
best
If our object had been to surprise the boys
as he asserts, "by catching the first Red Fox Of
the season. we were well aware, knowing them
and their mongrel pack as we do, that we could
have surprised them at our leisure.
He says, NOW comes the funny part which
Is about the most sensible thing in the whole
piece for there is no knowing what amount OF
buttons would have been burst of or the mum
Der of button holes ripped out had the casual
reader struck 1.-THE funny part without having
been informed where the laugh came in. HIS
description of the chase is an admirable account
OF the bag chase" which he refers to in the lat.
ter rart OF his piece. In that chase they turned
NAH grown Cllppltu ny lph IOOoc liSh i''"'
Of their dogs in an open field and Pot-Hunter
was the first to let his dog loose, and that he
did before the fox had hobbled off but few
rods. But our red fox was turned loose in the
timber over an hour before the pups we're and
given time to rest and get the lay of the woods
thus giving it "A chance for Its life.
Some time since the hunters Of Rutland made
an arrangement to have union hunt to test the
relative merits OF their different packs of hounds.
The place appointed to meet was in Fox river
timber about two miles from Dayton. y fox
was known to inha5it that timber and all ielt
sanguine Of having good chase. On the morn
ing appointed for the hunt, the fox was dscoy'
cred upon an old leaning tree and watched
The Pot. Hunters were the first to arrive at the
place appointed, and they were informed OF the
whereabouts Of the fox. But instead OF "strdin'
ing e1e, muscle to Keep stW" and not disturb the
fox until the other hunters arrived, they "wanted
to play ctrnng," and knocked the fox off and
dispatched him on the spot, thus running the
days sport, but not according to the tale they
told the other hunters when they arrived, Of the
magnificent chase they had just had. But we
have not known them to catch Il fox by foul or
fair means OF late years.
In conclusion, Pot Hunter frankly admits that
their hounds will not even run n pet fox, and
seems to feel under obligations to us for going
to their "hag chase and taking our pups" and
adds that zone good turn deserves another so we
will ask them again" No, we thank you, Mr..
Pot Hunter, you are welcome to what we have
done for your hounds, but We don't care to have
our "blooded pups" mingle too frequently with
your molly mongrels. "SPonT'
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THEY MET,
And Parted TO Meet Again.
WIN. FoURLAUGn,
Scc'y. Fire Dept.

The oath Annual Meeting of the ia Sale
County Agricultural Society was held at the
Court House on last Saturday afternoon. The
attendance was not large, but determination 10
20 ahead and perfect The organization Of the
Society and to hold not only Fair but good
one, was everywhere visible.
The FIRST business was the election Of officers,
which resulted in the selection Of the following,
who now constitute the officers of the society.
President, j. r. Shaver.
First V. President A. NJ Ebersol
Second V. President, c. II. Green.
Third V. President, Albert Duunavan.
Secretary, A. NJ. Hoffman
Treasurer, l.. II. Eanes
Executive Committee, J. Wood, T.. {. Lewis,
Ransom Palmer, Elmer Baldwin, Edward Templc,
Abner strawn, WI. Nicely, J. ID. Cation and o.
o. Wakefield.
In accordance with a resolution Of G.. A. Force
committee, consisting OF +. {. Lewis. Wash
ington Bushnell, G.. ii. Brush, Elmer Baldwin and
Z. ii. Force was named TO draft a constitution
aud bylaws on a stock basis, or, IL this plan be
impracticsble, 10 present n constitution for
new organization. at an adjourned meeting to
be held 10 four weeks.
The most interesting proceeding OF the meet.
ing was the presentation by The owners Of the
grounds Of proposition for the sale Of part
Of them to the Society. The proposition was
substantially that they would convey to the So
eiety the west Al acres, on which the buildings
stand, with half the water from the artesian well.
Except during the Fair, when the Society should
be entitled to all the water,) for the sum Of sIO,
900. agreeing. however, 10 take stock themselves
10 the amount Of 5000. so that in fact only
5000 had to be raised BY the Society. The prop
0sitIon is a very liberal one. and viii no doubt
be acted upon.
The Board adjourned to meet on Saturday, the
9Oth Of Jan. 1877.
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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND G PACIFIC.

NulbAuO, AVN q IhOlElS'
The New York Mercantile Jouraal has
this complimentary notice:
THE Chicago & Rock Island seems to be
one of the exceptionally prosperous railroads
in these dull times. 1t is reported that while
the gross earnings have slightly declined, the
reduction Of working expenses will leave
about the usual rate Of ne. earnings. San
guInc friends state that the company may be
expected 10 provide for its eight per cent.
dividend, and carry not less than one mil.
lion TO It's surplus account at the end Of the
year; and there is the less prospect of any
failure of that result from the fact that the
corn crop on the line of the road is an unusu.
ally large one, and has not yet been touched
aud probably will not begin to move until
January. The company has this gear laid
10000 tons of steel rails, which Is about dou
BILE its usual rate of steel tracking, for which
! it has already paid and, as usual, the road
has no floating debt The company own;
si,u20, 600 of its own stock, and at the closC
OF It's last fiscal year had surplus fund %
! 81, 756O5t."
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THE COURTS.
County Court----In Probate.

rs,ae Of .John Christman, deceased. Report
of accounts approved.
Estate of Anton Erlcnborn deceased Ap
praisement bill, inventory and widows rein
quishment approved.
In the matter Of the guardianship Of Alfred
Erlenborn ct al, minors inventory approved.
Estate of Peter Johnson, deceased. Report OF
sale of chatte property approved
Estate of John Oleson, deceased Report OF
accounts approved
Estate of Pleasant York, deceased Claim OF
LYMAN II. Tower guardian of De Witt {. York,
a minor, for 1922 63, allowed. Report of accounts
same estate approved.
Estate of Byran Hart, deceased. Leave to sell
chattle property at private sale granted.
Estate OF Jacob Lock, deceased Inventory,
appraisement bill and widows REIMBURSEMENT
and selection approved and leave to sell chattcl
property at public and private sale.
Estate of Vim. Rausch. Inventory approved
and ordered recorded.
Estate of James Smith. viii proven and ad
mitted to probate and letters testamentary issued
to Emeline Smith. Notice TO creditors to 80
Monday IN February next
Estate of A. W. Cavalry. Letters CT admins
tratiOn issued to Sarah A. Cavalry. Bond 81, 900
Notice to creditors to Sd Monday in February
next.
Estate of Matthias Hanson. Leave given to
sell chattel property at public sale.
Estate OF James Colwell. Appraisement bill
inventory and widows REIMBURSEMENT and selec-
ton approved and ordered recorded
T,,,t 7 ,r;v 70 oil
chattel property at public sale, and leave given
also to sell 500 snares of the stock of the Fond
du Lac, Amboy &c Peoria X, r. Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

For our only Christmas present this year We
are indebted to Henry Walther, and it came in
the shape of box OF delicious candy and another
Of choice California pears and other fruits. But
that Henry has a big and open heart IS shown in
many more conclusive ways. He is known as
the Santa Claus Of Ottawa. For several days be
fore Christmas his Santa Claus sleigh perambu
lated our streets distributing presents and JOY
to the little folks and his gorgeous bazaar in his
marble front block was a steady jam of custom.
ers for over two weeks, laying in stock for the
holidays. We doubt whether even Chicago has
a magdsin in the line OF holiday goods, fruits
and candies to compare with Walthers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
Annual Report of Sec'y. of Fire Departmnet

Annual Report of Sec'y. of Fire Department
Fires had during the year: March 9th, fire
Of 3rd ward school house; loss, $4,000; insur.
ance, 1880; cause, defective furnace.
April Goth, barn Of A. Alshuler, east side; loss
s35; no insurance; cause, incendiary; rags satu-
rated with oil found in walls.
May Goth, Office of Maloney attorney at law
loss, S25; no insurance. cause, neglec.-a light.
ed cigar being thrown into a spittoon filled with
sawdust
August 2lst, house Of John Stark, wcstside
loss $500; insurance, 500; cause, defective
chimney.
October 9Th, Exchange Hotel; loss, $50; nc
insurance.; cause, defective chimney.
October 2Sth, barn of &. W. Jackson, cast side
loss, 81 100; no insurance; cause; struck by
lightning.
Total loss, 81 900; ms, $3.50
Alarms giyen-iepartment not Employed
Meetings Of exercise and drill of hose com
panies, fifteen.
TRIALS OF CIsTERNs, ETC.
Jan lst, tested cisteIn on east side with steam
er NJ. II. Swift; pumped dry in As minutes, The
steamer working to its fullest capacity.
July 2lst, fret day letting water in reservoir
at public square, it filing in less than tire,
days.
July 3lst, trial nj reservoir with NJ IT, Swift
which, being worked to its fullest capacity 70
one hour, showed TO have taken l2l5 inches u
water from cstern.
Oct. 9TH, trial Of new fire plug at court hous
square with both steamers, the water comin
direct from reservoir the steamers being work
cd to their fullest capacity reduced supply
inches in - minutes
The department is in a good and prospcrou
condition, and with the addition OF horse fu
hauling hose carts, and sleeping room in tn
engine house, will be equal to paid department
The officers Of the department would rcques
the speedy attention of the Com. on Fire Dept. I
the above mentioned facts
WM. FoURLAUGH,
Scc'y. Fire Dept.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

The Mendoza Ners has changed hands,
Spickler 81 Ford, having madt their fortunes,
we hope, retire and give place to 5. NJ Thayer
& Co, who Will run the paper hereafter, with
VIM. Parker rs business manager Is this
our old friend Captain Parker, whom the pa
pers had killed off IN Kansas a few years
AFRO?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

Frank Kunkel, an estimable young man
about % years Of age, was killed on Friday
last week, on his way from Peru to his home
in Putnam county, by his horse running
away and pitching him out Of the buggy in
such way as to break his neck
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
OTTAWA Wholesale Market.

OTTAWA, Dec. 10Th, 1876.
The following we're the figures Yesterday:
Corn, I0c for ~ lbs. old, 4Oc. for 80 lbs: Oats,
pic. for 81 lbs; Timothy seed, $780, Hay, 81
for prairie, $7@S for timothy; Potatoes, 20
@S0c. The starch factory is paying two cents
above these rates for cora.
We uuote below
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
Spsfial Iotires.
DIR. II. OLIS,

DIR. II. OLIS,
OF Chicago, formerly OF this place. will visit Ottawa, at
clifton HOTEL the Ers Tuesday of each MONTH for treating
sll diseases of the Eye and Ear surgcay otherwise
Operations tor cataract artificial pupil inverted lids closure
of the duct eye srasshyoa and the removal OF
umors and morbid growhs of every description Artificial
eyes and inserted without pain or previous
ton Granular eyeds. the most Frequent disease the oest.
radically and permanently cured
From his long experience in treating diseases of the Eye
and Ear he feels confident In stating that he nea.
every case Chronic diseases also treaed free
Largest stock OF Artificial Eyes In the West.
December iNtb lS7O-tt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

The board of supervisorssof Kendall coun-
ty adopted a resolution last week that hereai-
ter no bills for medical services to pau.
pcrs will he paid except 10 physicians who
can show diploma from allopahic, hommc.
pathic or eclectic colleges.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

The next Illinois Legislature will boast of
colored representative, the first corored man
ever elected to the general assembly OF this
state. He WAS elected from one of the Chica-
70 districts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

None are genuine unless the sign ture Of j. HAYDoCK
the United States. surrounds each box Of Pills,
and Oinment handsome reward will be given to any
rendering such Information may lead TO the detec
ton of any party or parties counteretng the medicines
vending the same, knowing them 10 be spurious.
'.'Sold at ..1e mandatory of P oesSor HOLLOWAY
Co.. York and by all respectable druggists and dealers
throughout the CIVILIZED world In boxes At - cents 81
and 81 each.
SO There is considerable saving by taking the laSgcr
sizes
n B-Drect!ons for the guidance Of patients in every
disorder are ali Xed 10 each box.
Office, 80 Liberty Street, New Ycyi.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

FoUND.-A. Frank and the boys are happy
again, and are seen wearing smiles once more
The Little Dorg is found. Ike found him in
Marselles, licked big fellow to get him, but
overcoming all obstacles brought him home,
hence those smiles.
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Chicago Market.

Dec. .gth, ISsU.
flouF-Priees about the same. Fancy white
Cos; fancy Minnesota patent, 81. 5OdaOO
Wheat-Higher. Winter. red, flee No
spring, l.259l %; No. ., si.23Gsl3lX.
Coyn-Se 2 46Qf47e. Options, Dee, iIRsl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

Attitude, Ferrlludc, Author aud Poets Games
at Osman " Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
For Stomachs Out Of Order.

No medicine will erctuay improve the tone Of the
stomach these Pulls they remove all acidty occaoned
either by incompetence Improper diet They reach the
liver and rdduco to healthy action they are wonder
fully ecacOus In cases OF spasmin fact they never ia In
curing all disorders of the liver and stomach.
HnLLOWAN'S PILLS are the best known IN the world
for the following diseases: Ague, Asthma Bilious Com
pants Botches the skin. Bowels Consumption, Debil
ly Dropsy Dysentery Eryspelas, Female IRE aartes
Fcyers OF AL kinds Flts GUu eadache Indigestion, In
fammaton. Jaundlce Liver. Complaints Lurihago, pes,
rheumatism Retention OF Urine, Scroua or Kings EVIL,
Ulcers Worms all kinds Weakness from cause etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
Exchange on Chicago, New York

And all the principal cities Eest and West
IL . u q II II \ ~ - ~ . Id.
Exchange England, Ireland, Scotland and all
important points In Continental Europe drawn in
suit purchasers
u. -. Revenue stamps OF ell denomina
tions constantly on hand and for sale.
United states Bonds, Local Securities
Gold and Silver bought and sold.
To those who favor us with their patronage would
shall be able to extend such facilities and ommod8on
IS We trust Will prove to them satisfactory and profitable.
Bank open from 9A.s to- P.M.
II. e. JORDAN Cashier
Ottawa, Feb 10th, 1879,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30

Milton Fl. Swift. Lorenzo Leland.
W. Bushnell, Isaac Gage,
T. II. Lyman. j. Il. Nash,
John ilruadage.
Having organized enGer tue National Banking Law and
succeeded 70 the business u Nu. H. w. CGshnan
open for the transaction Of general banking business
Exchange on Chicago, New York, and ali the prn.
cipal cities OF the United states, bought and sold
Exchange on Eaglala Ireland Scotland and Con.
tinental Europe drawn In sums &c suit purchasers.
Collections made throughout the state prompt
" RENTED for, day OF payment at current rate ofex
change.
United States, Illinois, and La Sale count
Bonds, Gold Silver, &C. bought and sold. -,
Revenue stamps OF all denomnstons,-aluu
supply constantly on hand.
Our facilities are SUCH that We can offer Inducements TO
customers and shall endeavoTs TO give entire
satisfaction to those eEtruSrg Ms with their business.
Banking hours from gA, v, 70 Up u. nIerl6.'I2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-30
For Cutaneous Disorders,

And all eruptlons OF the skim this Ontmen Is most invar
able. II does not heal externally alone but penerates wit
the searching effects to the very root OF the evil
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-08
NO T I G r.
U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE
PECHAH1 TAX.Es.
May l,ls7G, 10 april 80. 1s77.

The Revised Statutes Of the United
States. Sections 3232, 3237, 1898, and 1899.
require every person engaged in any bust
ness, avoca,lon, or employment which
renders him Liable to Special Tax, TO pro-
cure and place conspicuously in his estab-
lishment OF place Of Business a Stamp de-
noting the payment Of said'Spc ,ial Tax for
the Special Tax year beginning Nav. ].
1876, before commencing or continuing
business after April so, 1876
The Taxes sembraccd within the Pro.
visions of E;se Law above quoted arc the
following, viz:
Rcct:icrs $500 co.
Dealers, retail liquor S25 90.
l'calcrs, Wholesale liquor 500 90.
Dealers, III malt liquors, Wholesale $50.
Dealers in malt liquors, retail $50 90.
Dealers in ieaftobacco S25 90.
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco $500 90.
And on sales OF over 81 900, fifty cents for
every dollar in excess of 81 900
Dealers in manufactured tobacco S5 90.
Manufacturers of stills $40 90. And for
each still manufactured $50 90. And for
each worm manufactured $40 co.
Manufacturers OF tobacco $40 co.
Manufacturers Of cigars $50 90.
Ieddlcrs of tobacco first class (morc than
two horses or other animals) $50 90
pcddlcrs Of tobacco, second class two
horse, or other anin,aIs) S25 90.
Pcdalers Of tobacco, third class (onc
horse or other animal SO 90
Pcddlers Of tobacco, fourth class ION foot
or public conveyance) $40 90.
Brewsrs of less than 500 hundred barrels
$50 90.
Brewers of 500 barrels or more SlOo 90.
Any person, SO liable who shall fail 10
comply with the foregoing requirements
will be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of Tie
Special Taxes named above must apply 10
A. j. RANSIER, Collector OF Internal
Revenue at Charleston, those in Orangcbug g
and Barnwell Counties to Z. Y. DlBBLE,
Deputy Collector at Orangcburg, S. c..
and pay for and procure the Special Tax
stamp or Stamps they need prior TO Nav
1876, and without further notice.
ID. D. PRATT,
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
Office of Internal Revenue, Washington,
D. c., February |, 1876.
mar - ST
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-08

days. Do you want to make good
lawyerY''
eyes, sir"
"Well, now listen. BE polite to old
people, because they have cash. BE
good to the boys, because they are
growing up to cash basis. Work in
with reporters and get puils. Go to
church for the sake Of example.
Don't fool any time away on poetry,
and don't even look ut girl until you
can plead case. Ifyou can follow
these instructions you will succeed. If
you cannot, 60 and learn to be u doc
tor and kill your best friend.n
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-08

For Straightforward plea to the
qucstlopr,of Guilty, or not gullty?"
commend us TO that Missouri chap,
on trial for murder: IF your honor
please, ! am guilty, | Killed the man
because he took my gal from me. She
was about the ouly thing | had M l
didn't w,.nt to live after She went, an
l diden't want him TO live neither.
An | should be much obliged to
your honor ifyou would hang me rs
soon rs possible"
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-08
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice Of Dissolution.
The limited Partnership entered into OIL
the Thirteenth day Of October, 4. d. 1875
by Joab W. Mosclcy, as general Partner
and sarach L. in, as special Partner,
trading under the firm name OF Joab w.
Moseley. Tho certificate whereof is record.
ed i'll the Office ofth, Register OF Mcsnc
Conveyance for Orangcb,lrg Coanty aforc-
said in Book No. II, pages Is, 1852, 45a, has
been this day dissolved by mutura consent
and notice of this dissolution has been duly
filed and recorded in The said office
Orangcburg. S. c., Feb 18th 1876.
j. ". MOSELEY.
SARAH T.. TOBIN,
leo ~ 3m
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~ FRANK GOES AMNlONIATED 4
.HIo BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE

Having been appointed Sole Agent for
this State for the sale of the above old and
well known FERTILIzER, we shall al
ways keep a full supply on hand. Orders
entrusted to our care skal! meet with
prompt attention.
The merits Of this Fertilizer are too we'll
known and appreciated to require Il moro
extended notice. We will only state that
each consignment is subject to the scvercst
analysis, and that the original standard is
fully maintained. DR. II. PINCKNEY is
our travelling Agent, and any communica-
tions to us through him shall have every
care and dispatch.
PINCKNEY BROTHERS,
3 Commercial Wharf, Charleston, S. c.
feb IL 3m
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SIZE WANTED TO PGoposE.
timld young man WAS visiting
beautiful young W man on one of our
streets the other evening, when, after
II pause, she said, looking closely at
him
Nov, I want 10 propose to you -"
"1ou are very kind" said he diff
dent young man, between gasps and
blushcs, "but lam not worthy Of such
happiness and, in fnct, none Of our
family are marrying peopie-bcsidcs,
my incomeis limited my differences
arc on the wrong side-I have to meet
Alr. Smith, and I'm afraid III be
late"
Then without waiting to pat OIL his
ovcrcoat, he tried to make exit
through the door Of a cupboard.
Why" said the young woman,
lifting her eyebrows in surprise, "I
wanted you to accompany me to n
friends on Main street"
"Oh, i'll that case" answered her
swain, "if your heads level, and the
boot is OIL the other foot, / shall only
be too happy, but was af.nid-tha
is almost dared to hopc-in fact, |
am subject to the seizures" and he
sat down on the coal scuttle aud said
it was q very cold hadn't seen
such weather since the 18th Of July.