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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

A few days since we looked through the two
large lumber yards of Edward e. Perley, ESQ.,
on both sides of Main street, east OF canal bridge
where we found one Of the largest and best Sc.
lected stocks OF lumber, shingles, &c, &c, ever
brought to this market. After comparing the
prices given us with those current in previous
years we feel warranted in assuring our citizen;
that lumber, as well as other building material
is extremely low, and that now is the accepted
with us hardly a month but has already become
known as straightforward dealer, and as al
active, live man will surely build up large
trade. His advertisement win be foand in an
other column
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

The periodical visit of burglars came arouna
again this week. On Tuesday afternoon the
millinery room Of Mrs. Hazlett Il Miss Bastien,
on Main street were entered and the money
drawer robbed OF some IS or -. on the same
evening the tailor shop of Mr.. John Collins, La
Sale street, was entered from the rear, and some
s35 worth of clothing taken. The shoemaker oc-
cupying the same room was short pair of boots,
Again, about half past four on Wednesday morn
ing the house of Mr.. Isaac Perlson, on the East
side, was made the recipient ola visit The thief
entered by raising window. He then went to
a glass case containing the clothing Lighting
q match to sec better he discovered woman in
the room which startled him, whereupoD he fled
taking with him, however, coat and vest of Mr.
Perlson and the contents OF the pockets. The
alarm was Immediately given by the woman, but
before the house and neighbors were awakened
the scalawag had fed and a search revealed
nothing of his whereabouts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Accidents.

pumping at the reservoir, little son of Mr.. j. F.
Cavanaugh, collar maker on La Sale street, who
was on the embaRkment around the cistern, was
pushed off, breaking his arm between the wrist
and elbow.
A mule is great prophet He can prophes y
mans illness twenty feet off. This makes him
invaluable to physicians-a line of thought sug-
gested by an occurrence on last Sunday night.
Capt. John Pilkington, Of one Off. n. Shuler's
boats, was leading his gang OF mules to water
when one OF them reached for him, striking
him on the shoulder, knocking it out of place
Drs. Hathaway &c Campfcld were called who pat
it into shape again
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Among the republican candidates for Circuit
Clerk of this county we see mentioned the name
o. Al. Williamson. Al. became known and pop
uar with such people as had business in the
county clerks Office several years ago as the dep
uty clerk under II. l.. Mead AS the democrats
expect to elect the clerk this fall, AIS election
is exceedingly doubtful, though, if the republi-
cans have sense enough to nominate him, they
have no man who will make better run than
AL would. lie is certainly young man OF
abundant capacity and irreproachable character
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
THE SUMMER EXODUS.


At this smc when so many of our patrons are
preparingfor or contemplating their usual trip
during tn, summer solstice, it Is well to present
to our raalers the prominent advantages offered
by the railroad running direct to the Centennial
grounds To this end we would speak OF the
economy, convenience and desirablity OF taking
the Grca Fort Wayne Il Pennsylvania Line
which Is running three ca daily Centennial
trains from Chicago to the very gate at the main
entrance. These trains are made up of the ele-
CANT Pullman Parlor, Sleeping and Hotel Coach
es, and combine the luxury and comfort OF life
at home, yet gliding over this famous route, no
ted for IT, perfect equipment and carcinl man
ageme8t at safe rate OF speed never yet attain
ed by any rival. A feature not TO pass unnoticed
lis the facility for reaching hotels. In the imme
date vicinity, within five minutes walk OF the
Centennial Depot, are to be found hotels al
which goodaccommodations can be obtained for
two TO five dollars per day.
The Encahpment at Elm station, near the
Centennial Grounds, was established by the Ma
tional GrangGof the Patrons OF Husbandry, FOR
the purpose q accommodating the large number
of agrcuturiss who desire To visit the Exhibl-
ton, and to afford comfortable and suitable
resting place Il the moderate expense OF two
dollars per day
Taking into Consideration the immense sum OF
money time AMI labor expended by this line TO
render perfect Is accommodations for the com
fort and safety IF its patrons, we unhesitatlngly
recommend il rs the most desirable route 10
reach the Continual Exhibition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Scott Bros. g. Co.

Finished their seni-annual inventory yesterday
going over their stock from cellar to garnet
picking out I'll goods that are slow of sale, re m
nants, &c, and have arranged them on tables in
the center of the store, marking many OF them to
80 cents on the dollar.
This is a rare chance for any person wanting
seaSonaJle goods cheap. Those wanting dress
goods and clothes for children will find a large
lot of remnants to select from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

George Beatty, OF Lynch IL Beatty's, is taking
in the Centennial
T. MeCarty, so popular at d. Heenan II Goa.
is doing the big show at Philacentennial also
John Stout, having graduated at an Ohio col.
lege, is home for few months. He expects to
study medicine.
Prof. Schreeb, of the High School, has return
ed from a visit to the east
C.G. Lutz intends to settle again in Ottawa
Hotel keeping in Mendoza is not an enviable oc
cupation, it seems.
Charlie Russell has been recruiting for some
time past at Waukegan. He returned Thursday
and says the young ladies of Waukegan are
f" bossn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

jos MURPHr.-A feast is in store for our
amusement leying people during the State Fair
week, in the person Of Mr. Joe Murphy, so well
known here. He will come with well selected
company Of first class actors, and occupy the
Opera House through the entire week, during
(which time he will present his choicest plays.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Ill. j. Gillen's

GREAT CLEARING Our SALE is telling volumes
A great reduction will be made for the mex,
twenty days in all the departments.
20 yards of good calico for 800.
20 yards OF good unbleached muslin for slOO
All summer goods offered at unheard of prices
A good shawl for s1O0.
Bargains offered in all departments.
large line Of domestics, purchased during
the late panic to be sold much below value
Call and see them at II. j. GILLEN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

We take pleasure in informing our friends that
about the 18th inst. we shall open very large
and handsome line of carpets, oil cloths, mat.
tings, borders &c, at prices lo,oer than at any
time since the loar. New designs nep colorings
Please call and see them. Very Respectfully,
W. H. HULL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Music SToRE.-E. Frank Ford has removed his
music store to 40 Main street, next door to
Buttons Dining Hall. Reed Sons, of the well
known Chicago Temple of Music, have now an
interest in the store, and will keep it supplied
with the best stock ever seen in Ottawa. They
deal in all the standard pianos, organs, melode
ons and all other kinds OF musical instruments
with instruction books music books, sheet mu-
sic, &c. In prices the new store will defy com.
uetition,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

RUSAw,lY.-0n Wednesday evening, Mr.. ThOs
Toombs' horse ran away. The buggy contained
a man and little girl. The horse started above
Turn Hall and ram down La Sale street, till be
reached r. WOlfe's saloon when he was run into
the sidewalk Here he animal began TO kick,
lnally kicking il, leg fast in the spOkes Of the
wheel 1t WIS liberated; and little damage was
done save fow injuries 20 the Vehicle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

THE CENTENNIAL.-We have an interesting
letter from the Centennial by our friend J. ID.
Hammond, who last spring sent US those excel
lent jottings from the South, which will appear
in our next Mr.. II. has spent several weeks on
the grounds, and has kept his eyes open. lie
promises some other letters on new and inter
esting subjects met with In his travels, which
will interest our readers when they appear
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Ralph E. Hoyt, Of the Chicago press, will be in
the lecture field again the coming season. He
announces three Literary and Humorous Lee
lures, one of which is entirely new, They are
entitled respectively:
l, civilization and Scalps, or how to settle the
Indian Question 2. "Reformers and Reforms"
g. Centennial Punkn Prize"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
The Great Clearing Out Summer Sale
COMMENCES TO-DAY
AT III. j. GILLEN'S.

His mammoth Dry Goods Stock will be offered at great
ly reduced prices every department being full and
pete Having taken advantage of the late heavy declines
in the eastern markets. enabled to place my stock in
at prices that can't be ndesod by any other
house in the city and must make for an Early
Fall Stock, resolved to give prices that can't fail to
he satisfactory.
The Grocery Stock conducted cash basis, full
and complete embracing fancy and staple groceries,
ned and green fruit Everything pertaining to rstclass
grocery house always found here and at bottom prices
Goods delivered to all parts of the city
Boots and Shoes immense stock at prices that will
defy competition.
All cordially invited call and themselves
GEN does only carry largest
i've stock in the city, but unquesionaby the cheapest
otm, ,n,aasc FL j. GIILF1N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Cavalry Company.

There will be a meetiI,. at Belrose Hall, We'd
ron, on Wedaesday evening, August 9th, looking
toGall4s the organization on a state cavalry CON-
nany. The citizens of Rutland Dayton Serena
and other towns are earnestlyInyited to be pres
emit, Good speakers will be in attendance.
By order of COMMITTEE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

n THE EAGLE Mills have been thoroughly re-
pAired and nre again grinding out their famous
-four. Made by himself OF the best wheat in the
matket, the proprietor warrants his -four as
equal to the best in any market. Such has al
ways been the character of their goods. Prices
70 suit the times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Democratic Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the Democrats OF
Ottawa at the Court House on Saturday evening,
August 18th, 1876, for the purpose Of organizing
City Democratic Club. Good speakers will be
in attendance. Let there be big turn out,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
New Fall Goods and Carpets.

Scott Bros. & Co. have been busy receiving new
goods this week We notice large lot of hand
some carpets, and by the 10th of this month thel
will show one of the largest and finest stocks o
carpeting ever received in this city.
The prices this season are considerably lowe
than last spring
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Straw hats at cost at Perlson Bros.

warrant has been issued against Mr. Kapel-
ski, who keeps beer saloon just west of Main
street canal bridge, for violating the Sunday law
on last Sunday. He will be prosecuted under
the State law.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

NoTIcH.-Strrct Supervisor Edward Butlcr is
now collecting he poll tax, and as he has no as
sistant can take lime to call but once. so that all
having such tax to pay are requested to be Aeady
when he calls, and thus save both him and them.
selves annoyance and possibly some expeDse.N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

sUS-sTRoKE.-on Wednesday afternoon Mar
shall Harms was sun-s,roke while attending TO
bis duties. He was taken into hathaway &
Campfeld's Office, where he recovered. Having
kept quiet for a day or two be is all right again
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

For sale at bargain a piano, nearly new, y,
octayes, round corners-new style. Enquire al
the Horse Collar shop on La Sale st., opposite
the Catholic Church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

We are Informed Mr.. Geo. Gibson, OF Rutland,
as lately bcautified his premises by painting his
house and barn externally, and having neatly
papered the parlor OF his residence. Mr.. Eugene
Goodrich, of Dayton, is the painter who did the
lob and he did it well.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

To TRADE.-A brood mare with colt, and bred
to an English coach horse. VIII trade for good
COW and pigs, or money. Mare can be seen at
Gentleman's pasture j. l.. PIBRGUR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

! Arrangement are being made by the Young
Mems Catholic Total Abstinence Society oil OF
tawa to hold grand basket picnic on August
18th, 1876.
Invitations will be sent through the post OF.
fee By order of Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
EpisCOpnl Church

Services tomorrow at the Episcopal church al
usual hours morning and evening Preaching
by Rev. J. Wilkin Tays.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Coon CooKs-Ladies, If you would be known
AS good cooks, and would avoid the modification
OF having poor biscuit for tea when you have
company, use ID. b. DeLsnd X Co.'S Bet Cbeyi-
cal Sdlegaits aud that only.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

DYSPEPSIA OF WORCESTERSHIRE complaint,
OF all others, is Of the most common occurrence,
and pr,vades every rank Of isOciety. The usual
symptoms are, thc stomach, frequent eructat0ns,
heartburn, stomach pains, and frequently cos.
tiyenes and diirrhGa. The causes are numcr.
Gus, tn. most common being luxurious diet, and
want # sufficient exercise, excessive mental
anxiet, want Of pure air, etc. To effect GER
tain euro, 1t Is neces AIRY TO adopt regular habits
use moderation in eating and drinking, and re
store tie tone OF the stomach with Robdcks Bet
tcrS ! the bowels are constipated, use the
Biood MIS- in moderate doses, sufficient to pro
ducc sight excavations every day.
For ale by Forbes IL Gehring.
"AMRICAN CoLoGNE"-A New Perfume, del
icate, sweet, and lasting just the article demand
ed for very ladys and gentleman's toilet
For Ale by Forbes e Gehring.
"PusPHoRESR DEsTnoYER"-A few ap2lica
tions will efiiectually exterminatc Rats, Mice
Ants ad Roaches.
For ale by Forbes Il Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

for sale at Osman & Hapeman's. Price 10 cent
Call and get copy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Coral sets.

The ladies will remember that those beautiful
coral sets at Dlckey's will remain through Mon
day only They are perfectly lovely, and never
were so cheup.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Land seekers will remember the excuf ion OF
he B. q NJ. Land Agency on Aug. S, ls76, into
-thwestern iowa and Nebraska. Send,st once
Gr your tickets to 8, NJ. KNOX & soN, Princeton,
linois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

A. T. Cameron will sell his personal property,
consisting Of household and kitchen furniture,
two horses, one single buggy, one carnage, one
n Ugh, &c, at great bargains. Call on him al
ce at his Office or residence, North Bluff.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Union Meeting.

The Union Meeting will be held tomorrow
evening at .hc Baptist church. Rev. j. L. Moi
fat, of the Presbyterian church. will preach.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Why smoke ten cent cigars when you can gel
one as good for five. All cisa- stands sell the
Key West.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

new and choice stock Of custom mad boots
ind shoes just received at d. Leahy's, Will h win
ybe sold very cheap for cash. Alarge gentral as
sortment is also on the road. For q barg ln call
there
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
LOCAL MATTERS.
--latest STYLES Of Hacks, Carriages and Buggies,

let prices to suit times, PARTIES Weddings Funerals
PcNics &C. supplied with good rigs short notice. anc
Funerals in the country or adjoining towns promptly At
tended Persons taken to and from the depos or TO tn,
country, night day. III Remember the placeon Madi
son street. near the swing bridge. - .
June S, iS7i. PETER EGAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
Faruers' Grlst.

Farmers who have grist at the Eagle Mills can
low call for it. 1t is all ground and ready for
delivery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

CEoouET.-i large aud splendid assortment Of
Croquet, q. Osman < Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

~ make room for our large stock Of fab
er goods now being purchased. Call
bargains at NJ. Stefel Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Pichles supplied with the very best ice cream
candies, nuts and fruits, at II. Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Blackberries, whortleberries and peaches, by
the wholesale, at H. Walther's boss fruiiist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

The great reduction in summer clothing. GOOD
all wool suits from 500 to $1,000 az " stie,el s
Cos
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

kvhere was the Sewing Machine Wager,
\Spight? Ainfit'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

The finest California fruits IN the city at H.
Waliher's, boss fruitist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

Somthing new in the line Of letter, note and
bill beds, at the FREE TRADER printing rooms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

To REST-A good house, two blocks from tn
Court House. Enquire Of Geo, ". Dow, a tthi
office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

See those serge polish only 800 at Child Is
phipps's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

H. Walthers boss ice cream, mead and sod'
are all the 60.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05
burglars.

PAPER WINDOW CURTAINs.--A great variety, a
Osman & Ilapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

le .llA hat just in a, Perl,On Br,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-08-05

$500 buys an all wool suit at NJ. stiefel & Co.'S
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
THE LAST SERPENT OF IRELAND
[From the Louisville Ledger. ]

Near the beautiful lakes of Killarney
lee the gap Of n""lon, -"S5od valley
between two wild mountains. At the
foot of one is the pool where the lovely
Colleen Bawn was drowned by Danny
Mann further up the gap, as you go to-
wards the Dark Valley, is the Serpent
Lake, small sheet of tawny water,
roundish or oval shaped, with 4 long,
tortuous serpentine outlet. On a great
fiat rock close by Its margin l rested
and listened to our guide, Capt. Doyle,
as he called himself, while he recited to
us St Patricll's final snake killing: The
great serpent. the last of his race. had
his stronghold in the gap of Dunloe
One bright Sunday morning, his Rever-
ence, st. Patrick, came up to visit the
gap, and he met the serpent at the
Black Lake. "Good mornin', st. Pat
rick says the serpent. "Good morn
in" kindly says St. Patrick.
"Wel.'' says the serpent. "will yol
lave me the gap O. Dunloe. and have all
the rest of the country to yourself?"
no" says ST. Patrick. II must have
the gap O. Dunloe along with the rest.
but I'll give you an elegant iron box. so
/ will, for you to live in, in place of this
dirty. nasty gap o. Dunloe,' says st.
Patrick.
"Done for wager" says the serpent
syoull never find an iron-box big
enough for my whole body to glt room
into it,
"Done for q wager" says St. Patrick
"Fll find that same box your alludln
to-"
But what shall the wager be ?' say:
the serpent.
LII hold you a gallon of porther, >
says St. Patrick, "and we'll drink it to-
gether."
(which is agreeable to me-" says thu
serpent. smiling at his Reverence
And so St. Patrick went at once ant
fetched great iron box, and the ser
pent looked into it and laughed.
"Oh, hark ?" says he, "me body'l
nlver git into it."
"Ceme here, man, and try" says St
Patrick
Well, st. Patrick was so persuadln
that the serpent wint into the box.
Faith, and could niver fix mysel
into it." says the serpent. drawing him
self back, land l told ye the same. so
did,"
Take smother chance, man. says st
Patrick.
And it's the last time I'll cralnp my
self into your foolishness," says tn
serpent, as he crawled into the iron box
His Reverence was looking on all tn
time. admiring, and when he saw tn
serpent nearly in he slips behind tn
box and claps the top down onto tn
, sinful crayture's tail.
80, come, let me out now, Mr.. s.
Patrick - said the serpent, 'I1l pa
, you gallon of porter like man; in
dade will"
, "Yis, will tomorrow mornin'," say
the good St Patrick. at the same time
heavin' the big iron box into the Blac
, Lake.
And iver since, at 6 O'Clock IN tn
mornin', they say you can hear the sci
pent meanin' and askin, from the bo
tom of the lake, "when will to-morro,
= Gomez" But tomorrow never came
= and | suppose it never will. and i've
, since this is called The Black Lake
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-06-24
GEN. SANTA ANNA IN OLD AGE.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Enquirer says: He lives in the city of
Mexico, in third-rate house of two
stories. with courts Of not more than
twenty feet square, the pavements out
of repair, the whole telling the story of
poverty. He was seated upon a much
worn sofa, attended by a smart-appear-
ing Mexican of middle age. and rose,
with some difficulty, in receiving us. He
complained considerably of his wooden
leg, and also of blindness.
He is an old man of eighty years,
very dccrepid. yet in full command Of
his faculties has head and face not
unlike the pictures OF Humboldt in old
age. with broad temples and an abrupt,
square nose, and, at one time, good
eyes He had little to say, but appear
ed pleased at our visit; and rs we told
him of the four or five general officers
of the Mexican war still living, he list
ened with interest, but showed no spe-
cial recognition until the name of Pill
low was mentioned, whom he remcm-
bered perfectly.
Over the sofa where Santa Anna sat
WAS the picture of Il beautiful woman in
her tullness of youth and loneliness.
his was his wife when both led the
fortunes of Mexico. As we passed out
the court our attention was called to the
figure of IL woman of fifty in the window
opposite, in plain dress. and devoid OF
any interesting attribute. This was she
whose picture had so interested us, Mrs
| General Santa Anna,