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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Dog SlioutInp,

We object 10 this shooting OF dogs, not that II
hurts the dogs much, but it creates such an cx.
citement, and so unscttles our nerves. On Mon.
uay ana tuesday We were fooled often. Seeing
the crowds gather loud talking, a lawyer tg
blowing his brains out at the Mayor (didn I hurt
the Mayor much, however, VIC thought there
was murder or some sort Of a irst-class item. II
there Is anything al this present that would give
JOY TO reporters aching soul, aside from two.
dollar bills, II Is irstclass Item so we ran, too
Imagine our disgust on reaching the scene 10
find a stray ass In the midst Of the crowd and n
dead dog Oh the outside Of the circle
The history of these dead dogs, aud numcrou.
shots about the streets Is, that on Sunday Las,
some one killed dog on the South Side which
acted rather strangely. The report was sprcad
abroad that the poor animal had been mad and
there was no telling how many other purns he
hai hltten. so the shooting began. Tue sunno.i
non oil those who know about the beast l. tbat
he had been poisoned. But supposng he was
mad, the occurrence rather startles those bones,
people VINO imagine dogs 20 mad only In the boI
sumner tlulc. The fact seems 10 be that dog will
go lao al any time when he has not had decent
ioci ana water, ana under those circumstance,
ne 9usns 70 get mad" and bite his owners hr.r
OF an lie whole mad dog business is one mad
hnmbug, anyway. Ia the fret place not one do
IN 90 set down Is mad Is really rabid, and ever
person who owns dog ought TO be made re
spOnsible for the acts a dog does when rabid 10
oaly the most ignorant and careless can be dc
eeived In the symptoms W hich will enable him 1,
pot the dog out OF reach long before he grow,
dangerous. little more reading ana c,,mno,
sense on the part Of dog owners Would 60 ava
with much Of the barbarOus practice Of semi an
B1a dog-peiiiDg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

HANDSOME REsIDENCI.-Mr. Alexander
Richards, OF Fall River, has just erected large
and beautiful residence which attracts the notice
Of all persons as being a model farm house
uniting elegance, taste and general neatncs-
such a5 are rarely TO be found The builders
were Messrs. Stewart {; Colwcll, Of this city, and
as specimen oisuperlor architecture and WORK.
manship at once recommends the superior
judgment and skin Of the gentlemen.
The painting and glazing were done by Mr. II
2. Clark, and the plastcring by Lowman d
Nyman Of Ottawa, Mr.. Richards feels safe from
his most satisfactory experience with these cx
cellent mechanics, in recommending all Of them
each in tbcir several spccalies, to the public
The foregoing Justly mcrtcd compliments
paid the several gentlemen named | fully en-.
dorsc, being voluntary compliment to them
from myself ALEX. RIcuARps.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are marching
and the girls too, to Forbes II Behring's 10 buy
something that they know will make their bellies
aud their bcaux happy ON Christmas morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

HoLJowAY's PII.Is.-The estimation in which
these medicines are held by the public, steadily
Increases their demand. They act directly on
the system, removing all distinctions renoya.
ing tue springs % life, purifying the blood, and
totally Graduating li'eT complaints, indigestion
pain IN the side aud general debility Sold CIV.
eryWhere. - cents per box or pot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

II. ". Plant, practical organ builder and who
now turns his attention mainly to tuning and
repairing organs, pianos, melodcons, &c, will be
in this city the coming week, and all orders for
work in his line may be left at shaw's grocery
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Genuine needles for all kinds of sewing ma.
chimes, at Mrs. Brewers; also large stock Of
Singer and Victor sewing machiHes. Good sec.
Ond hand machines from Slj to $50 each, war.
ranted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

There is but one verdict aud that is that in
thirty. three years DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has
never failed to cure cough, cold. or general
hOaTsencss. At drug stores. Price, - cents
i've bottles, e.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

IN ordering your tax receipts, don't fail to call
on Osman X Hapcman, Tor their method Of put.
ting them up is not only an economical one but Is
one OF great convenience TO you.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

IIuzzal for the good old times The Grand
Central Hotel, New York, the leading hotel, an.
nOunces ante bcllnm prices. II has reduced rates
from 81 % to 3. 80 aud 500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

The myth of Santa Claus is one of the oldest Of
the many sweet legends of the Germans, so gra
cious aud living in its idea that the whole world
have taken it up and claims i: as its own. And
so it happens that dear old Santa has his store.
houses in every town and village in the land to
more conveniently distribute his gifts Of lore to
his millions Of loving children, Here, in Otta-
wa, where VIC are interested, his old and faithful
servant, HENRY WALTHER, who for years has
been his ambassador for this region, this year is
again the Prince of Toy Men Santc gyatia. And
nowhere has Santa Claus left his treasures in
more abundance than at HENEYs. Not only is
his old storc-room filed, and Us capacity in old
times was incxhaustiblc, but Y has been com.
PEELED to I'll most Of the room next door, and il
does one good only to look at the sight display.
cd. Enumcrate them? Let US cnumcrate the
people of the state Of Illinois. Everything i'm.
aginablc TO please the heart Of The Child--and
children Of larger growth, "too, for that matter
is there, for WALTnEE has been too long the
manager of Christmas here not TO know what to
bring out
In short We urge al! to visit HENRY WAL.
THEIRS block before buying a single gift. His
stock we feel sure has not an equal, and it is a
treat TO see his goods and marvel at the bound.
less ingenuity OF the inventors of holiday luxur.
les He will have II Christmas tree but don't
wait for that unless Jou wish to encounter the
Jam that always occurs Il is almost out Of
place TO talk of prices in this connection, but we
assure our readers that handling such an i'm
mensc amount Of goods he can afford to sell at
rates ruinOus TO smaller competitors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM.

MOTH q EG.-EsTA1E OF klNG BETTY DECEASED
~ Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned Admins
traitor of OF said King Beatty late of tLe county
Of La Sale and state of Illinois, deceased VIII appear before
the County Court OF said county the third Monday belnE
the 10Th day. OF February 1871 at the County Court House IN
OTTAWA In said county, wb and where all ersons having
claims demands gganst .ad estate notified 10 attend
and present the Same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 9Th day of December \. D, 1916 -
GEORGE BEATTY,
decqGw Administrator
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
GEORGE M. LELAND.

WINfT tNNrI'I
MAST E.Is's| "A 4. t,.-NOtCc Is hereby given.
vi That by virtue OF certain agreement and stipulation
made and entered by ard between the parties herena
ter named, being the complainant and defendants
IN certain pending End unrt termiucd In the
Circuit Court the county of La Sale and state of Ros
the chaLCery side thereof, wher, In owen W. Hun Is
complainant and Nelson Card Arthur c. MclnEre and
Jaes La rty defendants shall, on Saturday, the 10Th
afternoon of said Gay. offer for sale at the south door OF
the County Court House IN Ottawa In eaId County, ut
public auction and will then sell 10 the highest bidder.
The following described property. being the same ordered
said stipulation and agreement 10 be sold hat to saw
lo four in Block Twenty, she states Addition TO Otta
wa La Sale county, Illinois. Also the north hall OF the
south hal, Of Lot Eight Block Eleven In the original
Town (now city ottawa county and state aforesaid
Terms OF Sale Cash time of and ueed to be doN
cred TO pur hAspr purchasers upon the confirmation OF
said sale by said court GEORGE VI, LELANp,
deco 3w Master In ChanCerY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

DO not miss your chance to buy your clothing,
&c, at the prices We are now selling at for the
next 80 days. This "a 10 humbug, as some call it,
YELLOW CORNER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Rock River Seminary, Mt Morris, Ogle com
ty, H., re- opens January Sth. All expenses fol
Winter term, including board fuel, light anC
tuition, Sal. For particulars, send 10
y. G. DoTGururY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

LADIES can tud iiuc assortment Of gentle
mems pocket albums at BoNman's New Picture
Store or al his gallery in Chceyer's Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

II. Walthcr has the best and largest assert
ment OF candies, fruits, nuts and toys to select
from for holidays Please call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Catholic Prayer Books in all styles at Osraau
& Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

None genuine unless the sign ture of j. HAYpoCK
Agent the United States. surrounds each Pills
and Ointment. handsome reward will be given to any
rendering such Information lead TO the deteC
ton Of any party parties counteeng the sclnes
vending the same, knowing them 10 be spurious
= sold at he mandatory of PI ocssor HOLLOWAY &
Co.. New YORK. and by ali respectable druggists and dealers
throughout the CIVILIZED world In boxes at - cents e.
and 81 each.
.F There is considerable saving by taxing the la3ger
sizes,
N B.-Directlons for the guidance CT patients in every
disorder are affixed to each box.
ctice, SO Liberty Street, New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Special Noticc5.
DIR. II. OLlN,

OF Chicago, formerly OF this place. VIII vs ottawa, al
Clifton HOTEL the rst Tuesday OF each month"; or treating
al diseases of the Eye and Ear surGcay or otherwise
Operations cataract, artificial pupil inverted
the duct eye strGsshyoma, and the removal
umors and morbid growtls OF every description. Artificial
eyes and inserted without pain or previous opera
ton. Granular eyelGs Me most egat disease q The css'
iudicdNg and permanently C'red
From his long experience in treating diseases oithe Ey
and Ear he feels conden: in stating that he can cse neR
every Chronic diseases Ro reaed Consuiton tree
Largest stock of Artiacial Eyes N the West.
December 10th ,s70-ti
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
TO EXCHANGE.

have business properly. worth klu auo rented tor
faOper annum-two good building Sts worth so inIlu
ding large barn and carriage h0use-in one the mos,
hourishng towns In Illinois, with reputation between
400 and 500 also mortgage tor x2im Ctle year
from the hrst Of January 10 u~r cent Interest
whch would -nchanse Tor good farm u Illinois or
Iowa, or good sstab shed mercantile bushes about
90. Morris. Illinois. drcs-sw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
k-SIGNI:F.., SALE OF RE Az.
u 4
CLEAN PEOPLE

acu--Keepers Bsders. Painters. reuemhe- that keep
large stock OF Leads Pants. OILS. Isrnisses Psrl
brushes. snd all kinds OF material for PAinung win
be u,dc-soic. Z. GiaGGs.E
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
CONFESSIONS or A VICTIM.

Published as ~ warnip *. and fT the ben
EFT of IOlNG MEN AND OTHERS who suffer irtn NEh'
IOLS DEBlLfYE loss or MiNHODD, JITiLPOWER,
KTC, giving hs rules OF s~cli-Cure, after auch sui,
ieng and expense and sent FREQ receiving apostpaid
directed envelope. Address the Publisher,
j. NJ. DiGSiEL,
juyl5-sp-Cm 60 ruLTo. ST, \. Y. =. @. DoIi~i' -.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
For StOmachS Out Of Order.

No medicine viii SO eectuay Improve the tone of thu
stomach these Pills they remove all acdy occasoneC
either by inemperance improper diet They reach ht
liver and rdduce II TO healthy action they wonder
fully ecaCiOus In OF spasmn fact they IL
curing all disorders Of the liver and stomach.
HnLLOWAYS PILLS are the best known In the world
for the folio wing diseases: Ague, Asthma. Bilious Com
plants, otches the Skin Bowels. Consumption Debil
ity Dropsy Dysenery. Erypeas Female lire ularities
Fevers OF AL kinds fls Con Headache. Indigestion In
hammation, Jaundice Liver Complaints, Lunbago piles
rheumatism. Retention OF Urine Scroiua Kings Evil
Sore Throats Stone and Gravel Tc-Dououreux, Tumors
Ulcers. Worms of all kinds. Weakness from any cause ETC.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

II you don't want a to catch a cold 20 to L.
Griggs's and get chest protector
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
Ninth District Court-Parish of
Grant.


Elijah johnson VS.. Samuel Jewell
ct als.-NO l39.
DY VIRTUE If a writ of seizure and
ID sale, issued in the all we numbered
and entitled suit, and tn me directed |
have seizci, and will offer for sale, t.
the last aud highest bidder, at the d,~r
OF the. Court House, ut C,'!iax, parish
OF Grant. between tho ho RS of Il
o 81 elk, ain aud siindowc, ON
SATURDAY,, the Th day IF Octo-
Der, A. D., lo76, 3at
the following described property. seized
as the property OF plaintiff. to-wit:
One lot of Cotton in the seed, and
twelve acres of cotton in the field, more
OF less, on the Colo.ne plantation.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of
appraisement.
DAN Ell FLETCHER,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Colfax, Sept. s., 7j-It.