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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

1t seems that Edwin Booth was one of the
men honored by The hatred of Jim Fisk. a
New York correspondent tells us all about it.
Ii was Fisk's Intention at one'tme to pur.
chase or otherwise capture Booths theater.
The origin of this insane desire was eminent
" characteristic. Fisk attended Booths one
evening with the magnificent Mansfield, gor.
geous in diamonds and fne raiment After
one of the acts Fisk left her alone in the
box, and she began To attract the attention of
the audience An usher demonstrated,
Mansfield abused him loudly and shamefuly.
Macgomgle, the box Office manager, sent her
a request TO be Jess demonsrratve. She
abused Macgonigle, and he ordered her 10
quit the house or be removed by the police.
The iratc woman lett accordingly, vowing
vengeance. The next day Fisk sent mes.
senger to Edwin Booth demanding an apollo,
w and the discharge Of Macgonlgle. Booth
treated the demand as an impertinence ana
Fisk declared that when he next entered the
ihea,er il would be as master He tried To
purchase Robertson's shares at first, and sub.
seQuently tried 10 buy the mortgages. Al the
time of his death he was in negotiation for a
interest, and probably had he
lived he would have succeeded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

She had been fishing tor trout very long
and patiently without catching any, when her
husband espied her. and asked what sort of
flies she used. "Oh," she answered, some
nice ones that bought in Paris on purpose
But" exclaimed her husband, pulling out
her line and looking at the flies, these gies
will never catch trout. Who ever heard of
anybody fishing for trout with flies of this
COLOR" Why" replied the wife "they are
all richt-theY match my dress. YOU see!"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
The Nursery.

The August Nursery comes ION time
with It's many pleasant stories for "thc young
est readers" and its numerous beautiful pic
lures. There is an excellent drawing lesson,
and then the song Of the cat ADD the fiddle,
with the funny picture at the head, will elicit
screams of laughter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
Cheap Water Freights from the West.

The cost of transportation by water has
reached lower averages this season than ever
b.fore. Last year 1t was believed that rates
had touched bottom. For June, 1860, the
average on wheat by lake was three cents a
bushel aud on corn 26 cents. But 1t VIII DC
seen from the following exhibit, showing the
average freight on wheat and corn from Chl,
cago to Buffalo, and thence TO the East ny
canal, that the rates this summer are consiu'
erably lower than during any previous season
in ten wears;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

To kill bed bugs, get a bottle OF the OIL of
cedar. and with brush paint all the ere
vices IN the bedstead, and after one or two APP
plca,ions housekeepers will be delighted To
find that all the bugs have disappeared, and
there is nothing dangerous or unpleasant in
the remedy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

In your eyes | see mercy I'm sure, maan!
Oh, there's no need 10 open the door, maain!
III slip through the crack, and I'll sever com
back,
Oh, I'll NEVER come back any more, ma'am!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Hold the fort for HAYES and Wheeler"
sing the other fellows.-ERehdnge.
They mean Fort Sill and all the other post
neutrality-suspicious. National Democrat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Beware democratsi Don't stop the wheels
of the overnment.-Grdphic.
Beware, republlcansl Don't steal the
wheels of government.-StdteR Register.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The August st. Nicholas is also called a
midsummer holiday number, and is largely
occupied with summer recreation topics, in
reading which the children will visit almost
every imaginable realm Of pleasure. With
the queen of the Molcs " they will descend
underground; with Little Dame Dot they
will 90 sailing through the air. Celia Thax.
ter's story of The Bear at Appledore," James
r. Fields funny "Song of the Turtle and
Flamingo," and Sphlnx's Seaside Sketches"
will fill them with the spirit of the beach /;
Lucretia p Halc's amusing Pe,erkin Fam
lily" will invite them to a picnic on "A cool
country green. They Will laugh long and
heartily at SANS Four Bits" and Some
Funny Summer Verses" they will be thrill
ed and fascinated by the sight. in Mr., Brooks
story, of terrible snowslide in the Serras.
Mrs. Oliphaut will lead them through the
grand halls of " Windsor Castle at the time
Of those great folks the Tudors; and Mrs.
DIaz will conduct them to the humber, but
quite as interesting, blouse that Jack Built
where Adde Ledyard will show them some
old friends in the largest and best drawings
she has lately attempted.
From all the nice poetry in the number
we can not refrain from making at least one
selection 1t is by Laura f. Richards, and
touches.
THE MOUSE.
Tn only poor little mouse, maam
! live in the wall Of your house, ma'am!
With a fragment Of cheese, and Uery few peas,
] w-s having little carouse, ma'am!
No mischief at all ! intend, ma'aml
hope you Sill act as my friend, ma'aml
II my life you take, many hearts IL would break,
And the trouble would be without end, ma am
by wife lies there Ia the crack, ma'aml
She's waiting for me 10 come back, ma'aml
She hoped I might find bit OF a rind.
For the children their dinner do lack, ma'ami
,Tis hard living there In the wall, ma'ami
For plaster an mortar will pail, ma am,
On the minds Of the young, and when specially
hung
Ry, upon their poor father they'll fall ma'aml
I never was given 10 strife, ma'aml
DIDN'T look at that terrible knife. maamD
The noise overhead that disturbs you in bed,
t is the rata, wall venture my life, maami
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
August Magazines.
Scribner's,

Notwithstanding there was the least odor
of charlatanry in the noisy heralding of the
midsummer Holiday august Number of
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03

1t is fine piece Of work and connot
be excelled, in our opinion. B. W.
will perhaps dedicate it about next
Sunday with a flying trip westward.
Prof. Reubelt has resigned his
position in Bourbon College. and in
tends going to Leesburg to teach a
select school Prof. Frank has al
ready departed this place, but prom
ises to send us an occasional poem on
the topic of love and its votaries.
AT ten o'clock, one night last
week, our friend, John Lawrence,
awoke from peaceful slumber and no.
ticed light in their new clothing
store on Main street. Supposing that
burglars had taken possession, he i'm
mediately fastened to arouse the
neighbors to catch the intruders. AZ
ter some necessary preparation. they
made a vigorous charge. revolver in
hand, and were met only by light,
left thoughtlessly by Mr.. Spade.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
Bourbon.
BY BROWNING"
BOURBON. Aug. 1st, 1876.

BOURBON. Aug. 1st, 1876.
Mr.. Editor
Having noticed that the REPUBLI-
CAN was without a correspondent
from our town, and supposing that a
few items would be favorably re-
ceived, have decided to send you an
occasional bit of news. Our town is
not exactly city, nor has it name
much known to history; but, with the
familiar name OF Bourbon" and
three places at which the weary trav-
eler may quench his thirst, we find
ourselves able to furnish some gossip
for neighboring villages, as ope of
which Plymouth stands quite prom
inent. We will try and furnish only
such items as will be most likely to
interest your many readers, and at
the same time mar the feelings of
none.
business dull.
Steam threshers are heard in all
directions.
The scandal in high life" has
somewhat abated.
"A child of Nathan Cochran was
buried one day last week.
-Sipe, our barber, is still detained
in Plymouth by Rev. Fink.
Always give advise in kindness,
il you would have it followed.
We have changed conductors on
our hand-car because OF drunkenness.
They turned him out of church
to keep from preaching his funeral,
which is said to come off soon.
The campaign opened last week
by a spirited outdoor debate between
Matt. Erwin and Howard Barnaby.
Arnold & Tescher have pulled
down the warehouse in the rear OF
their hardware store, and intend re-
building of brick.
We are soon to have a wedding
In high life. She has canned large
quantity Of fruit, and he has COM
menced manuel labor.
Notwithstanding the fact that we
have an ordinace prohibiting swine
from running at large, fine porkers
can be seen on our streets daily.
Some of our citizens have visited
the whortleberry marsh west OF Ty-
ner. They say that "they do things
UP brown" down there.
The Republicans Of this place
will organize a Hayes and Wheeler
Club on Friday night, Aug. 4th. Home
talent will furnish the speaking.
We understand that several par
ties who were taken in full member
ship at the M. E. Church, passed in
more through sympathy than good
morals.
B. w. Parks passed our residence
Saturday evening with his new buggy.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03

We don't propose to strike the differ
ence, but when We 60 hunting again
it will be when the @law Is out" on
cattle. hogs. sheep and @sich."
Who wants a dog? We have one
to sell. give away, or, in pinch,
might give something to have him
taken away. He is a good dog, about
six hands high, of fine form and ex-
traordinary energy. If horse, COW,
hog, or any other animal come within
range Of his hearing (Which is very
acute) he is up and after ir. With a
little encouragement he would at
tacx a steam boat. He will wake up
at midnight to run after a noise. He
is a distributive dog. Hats, caps,
fans, gloves parasols, fy-brushes, etc.
are as likely to be found in one place
rs another. Then he is pious, al
ways insisting on going to church, in
spite of clubs, stones and other mis-
siles. A shot gun wouldn't stop him.
He possesses many other sterling
qualities, but these are sufficient to
recommend him to any one wanting
a good dog. Don't all come It once.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03

bered land of Green township. After
a time the train arrived at Busserts
crossing, but, as no persons wished
to get on, it at once moved on for the
Kingdom to come. After some time
had elapsed, and finding themselves
somewhat behind time. they at once
moved on with wonderful speed to-
ward the timbered land of Green
township. and in short time found
themselves on the ground, prepared
for the picnic. As we have not space
to give the entire proceedings of the
day, we will simply say that the day
passed very pleasantly, and they all
apparently enjoyed themselves huge
ly. Trains were continually running
on the A. & X r. r. track during the
day.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
Hayes and Wheeler Club.

The Republicans OF Plymouth and
vicinity met at Centennial Hall last
Friday evening, and organized a club.
Hon. H. G.. Thayer was elected Presi-
dent; VIM. b. Hess, Vice President;
G.. r. Clancy. Secretary; and Amasa
Johnson, Treasurer. An Executive
Committee was also appointed.
The meeting was ably addressed by
Maj. Kendall, John S. Bender, G. r.
CLANCY and II. G.. Thayer.
Mr.. Fisher, with his Glee Club, gave
us charming music.
Mr. Snep, candidate for Represent
ative, was expected to address the
meeting; but he was not present.
The attendance was very good, much
larger than is usually drawn together
at an evening political meeting. We
understand that about one hundred
names have been enrolled on the list
OF club members. A good start
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
New Centennial Barber ShOu.

1 would announce to the public
that have opened a new tonsorial
shop in the basement, under Cleave-
land & Behrens' dry goods store, cor
ner Michigan and LaPorte streets.
Comfortable artistic shave, best hair
cut, champooing, and children hair
cutting, &c. Special care taken in
hair and whisker dying, without in
juring the hair or skin. Cleanness a
speciality. Same price and like at
tention given to all.
I have procured Mr.. George p.
Walter, late barber Of Sherman
House, Chicago, to work for me. I
ask only fair share of public pat
rOnage. A. G. HoLTzENDoRFF.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
- @ -
NIarmOnt.
BY "oRA PRO NOBIS.
MARMoNT, Ind, July 81, 1876.

MAhMONT, lHu., July ol, 1910.
Wheat threshing is going rapidly
on, and the yield is quite good.
We hope to hear something fur
ther concerning the township school
house after the convention.
Miss Mary and Ozias Duddleson
contemplate attending the Fall Term
of the Normal School, at Valparaiso.
John Buswell is sick, Jud. Wise
man has gone to Plymouth to school,
Mrs. Durr is indisposed, afflicted with
heart disease.
Miss Elizabeth Duddleson, no.
thing preventing, will commence her
school in this place on Monday, the
21st OF August, 1876. All those who
desire an education should make it a
point to attend, as Miss d. is a first
class teacher.
We nave been for some time past,
consequent upon domestic illness,
(from which we are not yet free), and
a press OF business, quite remiss in
our reportorial duties. We promise
greater punctuality for the future,
should nothing unforeseen contra
vene.
The chills and fever gave James
Duddleson, Sr., a reminder OF their
presence the other day; and now Eli
zabeth, his daughter, is just recover
ing from a severe attack of bilious fe-
yer; engendered, no doubt, by the
variable weather Of cold nights and
warm days, which have prevailed for
a number Of days past.
Multiply and rcplenish the earth,
Suffer little children to come unto
me"-are divine injunctions. W. d.
Skates and Peter Casselman, good
law abiding citizens, and in obedi-
ence to these commands, are rejoic-
ing, the former over young son, and
the latter over a young and first
daughter.
The Democratic township con-
vention for the purpose Of placing in
nomination candidates for the va
rious township offices, will be held in
Marmont on Saturday the 18th inst.
Thomas Houghton, Esq, Rev. Robert
Mcfarland, Hon. Vim. Shaw, and the
Lord only knows how many more are
aspiring to the trusteeship, Thomas
Houghton, the present incumbent, is
probably the only one who can or
will receive any Republican support.
The Union Sabbath school have
decided to hold a basket picnic on
Wednesday, the 23d Of August. The
following committees were estab-
lished: On the grounds. Bryant
Bernhisel, T. Houghton; speakers,
Lebi Krieg, Ozias Duddleson, Dan
iel Miller; invitation, Miss EN- ma J.
Melbourn; on banner, Mrs. Samuel
Melbourn, with permission to select
her assistants; Ozias Duddleson,
chief OF martial music; B. w. s,
Wiseman, chorister. We take the
liberty of aiding Miss Melbourn (com-
mittee on invitation in thus public
ally inviting all the schools in this
township, including that of Monterey
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
@ 70 TIE MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO

Take the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad. the new and pop
ular line from Atchison and Kansas
City, via the beautiful Arkansas VAL
ley, to Pueblo. Colorado Spring, Den
yer, Canon City, Cucharas, Del Norte,
Trinidad, Santa Fe and all points in
Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.
Special round trip 80 days tickets to
Denver on sale May 18th, at $50, tax
ing in the famous watering places on
the d. & r. G. Road. Low emigrant
rates to the San Juan mines.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars be-
tween the Missouri and the Rocky
Mountains without change. Close
connections made at Kansas City, At
Gibson in Union Depots. For maps,
time table and the "San Juan Guide. "
address, T. j. ANDERSON.
Gen. Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kan.
n1-3m
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
Public Speaking.

Hon. Henry O'Conner, OF Iowa, will
speak at the Centennial Opera House,
in this city. on Wednesday evening,
August 23d.
Hon. James T. Johnson will speak
at Linkville Friday evening, August
18th. and at Argos, Saturday evening,
Aug. 10Th.
John s. Bender, candidate for Joint
Representative, will speak in Argos,
Friday evening, August 4th, and in
Whippoorwill school house, Thurs
day evening, Aug. 10TH
H. A. Snep, candidate for Represen-
tative, will speak in Linkville, Friday
evening, Aug. 1ith.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
FARM FOR SALE.

I will sell my farm, in West town
ship, on Knox road, miles west Of
Dunkard Church, and miles west Of
Plymouth, on easy terms and long
credit. Said farm contains 100 acres,
is well watered, and timbered with
oak, ask, poplar, &C., good, two story
frame house, and 40 acres under cul-
tivation. A splendid stock and grain
farm, convenient to mills, churches
end schools, and 3 miles from R. r.
station. Here is chance for some
man to secure home cheapl Apply
on premises for particulars, or ad-
dress A. w. CHEW,
nStf Plymouth, Ind.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
Green Township.
BY @scHNICKELFRIrz."
Tuesday. AuR.1st. 1876

Tuesday, Aug .lst, 1876.
The general good health on the
decline.
Mr.. Gould has the finest turnout
in the township.
j. s. Bender for Joint Represent
ative, eh? Just the kind Of man
the people want.
Mr.. Horton, OF Wagoner's Sta
ton. Miami county, made flying
visit to this locality.
Quite number OF farmers have
commenced plowing for wheat. The
ground is very dry.
Mr.. M. Wiser's family has been
having a great deal Of sickness dur
ing the last month. being OF a bilious
nature.
Miss A. Gould, who has been a
member of the Catholic school at
oldenburg. Ind, for the last two
years, is, during vacation, stopping at
d. Gould's, Of this township.
Mr.. H. Atkinson, the principal
merchant Of Argos, is too much for
some Of the pretended orators OF that
town when it comes down to q politi-
cal discussion.
Miss Della Hutchison's school
closed few days since. The last Of
her exercises was an old fashioned
hoe-down, in which she took an ac-
tive part. Quite a morality. indeed.
The difficulty that had arisen in
some OF our school districts some
time since, has all settled down in
peace, by simply building a new
school house near where the Victory
school house stands.
Rev. Town will hold quarterly
meeting at the Gilead church, CON-
mencing Saturday next and continu-
ing over Sunday. As this will be the
last time he will be likely to address
the people at that place, he hopes to
have a general turn out
"A little fight occurred between
Oscar Lightner and Baker Newcomb
mot jacob. Cause, in selecting
ground on which to stack wheat. As
the editor of this paper has, in his
last issue, given an account of the
same, we will only add that those
parties live in Green. township, not
Walnut.
The Member" Of the Plymouth
Normal school who Is 80 kind as to
insert some OF the proceedings of the
school. makes his letters too brief.
We hope that for the benefit OF those
whose circumstances are such as will
not permit them to attend, he will
make his communications more
lengthy. ..
We are glad to know that the
Liberals, or as they are commonly
called, Greeleyites, have seen their
error, and stepped up once more in
to that good old reliable Republican
platform, and are willing and ready
to 10 all in their power to help elect
the noble nominees OF the Republican
party.
Rev. s. b. Town will hold quar-
terly meeting at Wolf Creek, COM
mencing Saturday, Aug. 18th, and
continuing over Sunday. All are ex-
pected to be there on Sunday, and
bring with them basket OF refresh
ments. As this is Mr.. Towns fare
well sermon there Is large congre-
cation expected.
The picnic last Friday proved to
be a success. The train. which con-
sisted of two cars and two engines,
left the HUFF depot about 9 a. M, with
lightning speed, bound for the tim
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03

Inability to please, when the
! greatest efforts are made, assures us
Of want of capacity, and we are filled
with despair.
The irksome task of writing an
extended resume of the Darwinian
fallacy for the atlantic Monthly,
pleads an excuse for the insipidity of
our items this week.
Mr.. II. r. Johnson has sold out
his interest in his saloon to Mr.. l..
Bose, who will take charge of the es-
tablishment, while we are fearful Mr.
Johnson will conclude to leave us.
Mr. J. being a genial gentleman and a
square saloonist. will be missed
greatly.
Republicans Of Walnut township,
will meet at Waags Hall, Friday eve
ming, for the purpose Of organizing a
Hayes and Wheeler Club. 1t is earn
estly desired that there be good at
tendance, especially by the ladies.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the Plymouth club to be present and
all others who can. A rousing good
time is expected.
The announcement of the open
ing of the Argos public schools was
rather premature, by o. Piniore last
week. He is blameless himself, but
the individual who requested the an
nouncement published, had courted
public favor more by letting the
board of Trustees make the an
nouncement officially. The entire
matter is left open yet, and all illegal
work will needs be rescinded ere
compromise is effected.
The M. E Sunday school picnic
was complete success, and an en-
joyable affair. The enterprising and
energetic Superintendent, Mr.. l..
Mcclure, leased the A & X. r. r.
and all its appurtenances for the pur-
pose of blending the pleasure Of an
excursion with that of the picnic.
The train was drawn by two engines,
of one horse power capacity each,
while at times the Blanca" motor
power was added. The Argos silver
cornet band enlivened the excursion
throughout the trip with their best
music. Mr.. Quivy acted as conduc-
tor and sold tickets with as great ra-
pidity as p. 7. Barnum's celebrated
ticket agent. L. Mcclure, Gid. Zeh-
ner and Jack Barr officiated as brake
men, while Jim served as engineer.
Lowry's ditch, Buzzard Junction,
Kingdom, Corned Grove and Mus
quito plateau, were called in consecu-
tive order as stations, and humor and
mirthfulness Of passengers duly ex-
cited. Arriving at the grounds in
strumental and vocal music beguiled
the time till dinner was called and
then commenced the slaughter OF the
eatables. Oh, myl how Superinten-
dent Mcclure and Elder Town did
eat. Too full for utterance, they
said. and the children happily esca-
ped long winded speeches and were
permitted to make the woods ring
with their joyous shouts and merry
games. All returned home safe, at
an early hour, and seemed filed with
enjoyment.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
BY "PosT MERIDIAN.
ARGOS, Ind, Aug. 1st, 1876.

ARGOS, Ind, Aug. 1st, 1876.
Sunny days and cool nights.
Considerable sickness reported.
-Blackberries in market at cts.
per quart.
-Dunkard services at the Chris.
tian chapel Sunday.
The east end scandal is inten-
tionally suppressed.
The Friday evening dance was a
success to those who attended.
-Rumors are rife OF numerous
business changes In the near future.
The Christian Sunday school
picnic at Maxinkuckee next Satur-
day.
-Pickerl Bros. have paid out up
wards Of $500 for wheat during the
past week.
Bender for Joint Representative,
is ratified by everybody. We mean
to elect him.
-Ad. Vinnedge and @roosterless"
Chapman, Of Plymouth, graced our
streets recently.
Rev. Smith, brother of M. L.
Smith. preached at the M. E. church
Sabbath morning.
The Adventists of this place are
negotiating for the purchase of the
Bourbon college bell.
Judge Corbin and A. L. Thom-
son were in town Monday looking az
ter their political interests.
L Mattingly, OF the Bourbon
Mirror, attended the s. s. picnic.
We regret not meeting him.
j. NJ Wickizer, wife and son are
on the sick list, but under the skill
full treatment Of DR.. Caillait are con-
.valescing.
Marshall County Republican., 1876-08-03
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of adver
tised letters in the Plymouth, Ind.
post office, for the week closing last
evening:
Lib Beghtel, Josephine Burch, John
b. Dickson, Owen Galloway 2, Peter
Inbody 2. Melia Marsh, Lizzie Nc
Donald, Daniel Miller. J. Platt, John
Redman, Catherine E. Schulz (care E,
Zumbaugh). Katherine Sohusker,
James Taggart.
Call for advertised letters.
VIM. M. KENDALL, p. M.
August Sd. 1876.