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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08
PIE CRUST.

PIE CRUST.
Beautiful moonlight nights now.
The Brooklyn police say it is
bad year for per-Simmons.
From our dispatches we think
Tweed suits are very expensive.
Hard drinkers sometimes die from
water on the brain. Moral-Don't
mix water with your whisky.
After seeing Oakley act in the
"Crucible" managers do not care to
hire Hall.
There is dispatch for Ferreno
Alessandro at the Western Union
Office.
The sadness of the sea is said to
be caused by the large number of
cod fish therein.
We have a French coffee-pot in our
house now and there are no longer
any grounds for complaint.
The monthly meeting of the Ma
tional Gnard will be held on Tues
day evening next at half-past Z
o'clock.
An exchange wants to know,
what is the width of broad grin2"
1t is certainly above two feet, and
we'll stick to it tooth and toe nail.
Three-quarters of the people do
not earn their grub and clothes. 1t
is all right for them, but it makes it
awful tough for the other quarter.
The Japanese are not to be bam-
boozled out of lodgings at our Cen
tennial as they will erect fifteen BAN
boo houses for heir use.
1t is really wonderful how much
worse the mud is on Sundays than
any other day, especially when we
have divine service. Very singular.
Our people do not like trade dol
lars, and when a merchant asks for
them they call him Judas 1scariot.
because he wanted the proceeds of
his sale in silver.
"They say" President Grant owns
100 shares of Consolidated Virginia,
bought at low figure. If so it's the
richest mineral land that ever had a
Y. .. Grant on IL.
The weather was quite cold and
windy yesterday, with favorable
chances for another storm, and our
streets are jus, beginning to look some
what decent.
The regular NJ. E. Church sociables
will be given by the above church at
Gold Hill on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings. They promise to b.
very interesting.
1t is rumored that in the lower
levels of the Emma mine rich ore has
been discovered. The hopeful Eng
lish stakeholder exclaims: ooh!
Emma mine. 'Aven't | told you so
DER and o'erl'
Ralph Waldo Emerson, in an I'M
guarded moment asserted that the
activity of animals is marked by I'M
erring good sense. Did ever he see a
brindle pup chasing its tail, or a
bleating calf following mulea
A miner named Bath was struck
on the hand by falling rock while
working on the 1100-foot level of the
Ophir mine last night, and had one
of his fingers so badly injured that
it had to be amputated.
The ladies of Virginia City will
give grand Leap Year party at
National Guard Hall next Friday
evening. Every precaution to ensure
success has been taken, and there is
no doubt but it will be success.
WASHINGTON GUARD.-This eff
cient and well drilled arm of our
State militia held an election on Sat
urday evening, when the following
gentlemen were duly elected to COM
mand and administer its affairs the
ensuing twelve months: Captain, B. +.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

We have French coffee-pot in our
house now and there are no longer
any grounds for complaint.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The monthly meeting of the Ma
tional Gnard will be held on Tues
day evening next at half-past Z
o'clock.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Hard drinkers sometimes die from
water on the brain. Moral-Don't
mix water with your whisky.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

SIxTY.Two .-This is much better
than COL, for while the effect of one
is to cause fear and dread of death,
and mysterious summons at night,
a rope and convenient lamp-post,
summoned by Ku Klux characters,
etc. the other-well, just call and
you will find one of the incest,
cosiest places in the State, and
Messrs. Moody & Riorden are gen.
tlemen whose affability will at once
assure you of your welcome. They
also keep on hand for the use of
their friends and patrons the very
FINEST brands Of wines and liquors
t. be had for love or money. They
also have the choicest brands of i'm
ported and domestic cigars. When
in Virginia don't fail to call at 60
South G street, and see if we are not
correct.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

There is a dispatch for Ferreno
Alessandro at the Western Union
office.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The sadness of the sea is said to
be caused by the large number of
cod fish therein.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Beautiful moonlight nights now.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

AocIDENT.-On Thursday morn
ing as Mr.. Smith, a miner employed
at the Cosmopolitan mine, was re-
turning home from the 4 o'clock
(morning) shift. he stepped in or
on the side OF a wagon-rut, turning
his right foot over, breaking the
large bone of the ankle. He re-
NAMED on the ground for several
hours waiting assistance, but finally
by combined efforts and enduring
much pain he managed to reach the
Silver House. where he is boarding
At the time he imagined it was only
a severe sprain, but becoming much
inflamed DIR. Dunleavy was called
in and upon examination pro-
nounced it broken as stated. 1t
will require some time to reduce the
inflammation, before the fracture can
be properly set.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

An exchange wants to know,
"What is the width of a broad grin2"
1t is certainly above two feet, and
we'll stick to it tooth and toe nail.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Three-quarters of the people do
not earn their grub and clothes. 1t
is all right for them, but it makes it
awful tough for the other quarter.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The ladies of Virginia City will
give grand Leap Year party at
National Guard Hall next Friday
evening. Every precaution to ensure
success has been taken, and there is
no doubt but it will be a success.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The weather was quite cold and
windy yesterday, with favorable
chances for another storm, and our
streets are jus, beginning to look some
what decent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The Japanese are not to be bam-
boozled out of lodgings at our Cen
tennial as they will erect fifteen BAN
boo houses for heir use.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

"They say" President Grant owns
100 shares of Consolidated Virginia,
bought at low figure. If so it's the
richest mineral land that ever had
U. S. Grant on it.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

The regular NJ. E. Church sociables
will be given by the above church at
Gold Hill on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings. They promise to b.
very interesting.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Our people do not like trade dol
lars, and when a merchant asks for
them they call him Judas lscariot,
because he wanted the proceeds of
his sale in silver.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

1t is really wonderful how much
worse the mud is on Sundays than
any other day, especially when we
have divine service. Very singular.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

1t is rumored that in the lower
levels of the Emma mine rich ore has
been discovered, The hopeful Eng
lish stakeholder exclaims: "Oh!
Emma mine. Aven't | told you so
DER and o'erl"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Ralph Waldo Emerson, in an I'M
guarded moment asserted that the
activity of animals is marked by I'M
erring good sense. Did ever he see a
brindle pup chasing its tail, or "a
bleating calf following mule9
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

A miner named Bath was struck
on the hand by a falling rock while
working on the 1100-toot level of the
Ophir mine last night, and had one
of his fingers so badly injured that
it had to be amputated.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Silver City. New, Feb. 7. 1876.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Sacred Opera,

The grand spectacular Opera of ESTHER the
Beautiful Queen" is in rehearsal, and will be
put on the stage on Thursday and Friday even
ings, Jan, 9th and 18th, by ladies of the Con
gregational church, under the direction OF Prof
Lindsay. Mrs. Lindsay will appear in the role
of Esther, and the chorus will be filed by home
talent embracing some 80 voices. The music OF
Prof AM Mrs. Lindsay is pronounced very fine
fully equal, at least, to the celebrated Richngs-
Bernard company, and the scenic effects will
doubtless be unusually elaborate for the char
acters will appear in full Median, Persian and
Jewish costume, and no pains will be spared to
make the Opera grand success. We shall have
more to say Of the Opera before its production,
and meantime our citizens can enjoy a treat in
anticipation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Don't DC deceived by seductive advertisements
to sell furniture for cos. Su:h pretensiOns are
too much like the new wire signs being adopted
about town-you can easily see through them.
can defy competition even at cost prices.
manufacture my own goods which l guarantee
to be equal to any in the market, and can do
what no one else can do and survive--scll at
Wholesale prices.
Another feature Which should induce pur-
chasers to patronze me is the encouragement it
renders to home manufacturers and mechanics
wish further to mention to the readers Of the
FREE TRADER and the public generally, that
have supplied my new factory with machinery
for the manufacture of all descriptions Of foer-
ing and siding, and am doing jobbng and saving.
Walnut and maple flooring supplied at short no.
tcc. In my retail store on Madison ST., one door
west of the city drug store, you will find Mr.. r.
~ Murphy as salesman, a gentleman known to
YOU all, as courteous and agreeable business
man, who will be pleased to see all his old pa
irons aud friends wishing anything in the furnl-
turc line Respectfully,
G.. H. RUGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Good Templars, Entertainment.

On Thursday evening" the Goth inst, the Good
Templars will give an entertainment in their
hall in Gedneys block. The exercises will be Of
character that will amuse ana instruct
and as the proceeds will be devoted to cause
that oN are more or less interested in, we trust
that our people will remember the entertain.
mcnt and 20 and take their friends. The adas-
sion fee will be 10 cents, and we know (from per
sonal knowledge that the sociabilty OF the
members and the instruction derived from the
exercises will more than repay you for your
time aud admission fee. We bcspeak for them
a pleasant and profitable gathering.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
ID Heenafi a Co

This firm, as we announced last week, is now
ready for business. All week they have been
opening case after case of new goods, fresh from
the east, in the dry goods department, which
they are offering as low as the lowest.
In the grocery side OF the house the weak
points have been entirely filled up, and now
nothing can be inquired for that cannot be had
at once. Their delivery wagons are again out
and everything is being dlicered as Of old. Hath
eway is on hand too, to look after the tlsbits of
the market for their customers.
They earnestly request all their I'D customers
to call on them again, assuring them that
they mean 20 regain their old reputation as to
having the interest of their customers only in
view
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Georpia Ministries.

This popular combination of sable Ministries
who were advertised to appear at our Opcr,
House on Wednesday evening of this week
found the rush to hear them at Chicago so gIca
that they had no choice but to remain another
week at the Acadamy of Music, and postpone
their visit 10 Ottawa till Wednesday of next
week, January 10Th. The company is we!
known in Ottawa, where it has given several
concerts, and always to full houses. We need
only say that all its best talent is still retained
by it, while some important additions have been
made, so that they promise much better show
than any former one they have given here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Lee,ur .,t the Catholic Church

Hon. A. L. M',L,on, Of Chicago, will lecture
the Catholic church next Sunday evening, on
Ireland, The Best Means of Its Regeneration.
Omission, % "rrts. Proceeds for the bencti, OF
{ ne Sisters OF M,"ov.
Mr.. Morrison reputation as a lecturer
should fill the church and give the Sisters d
Gandsomc benefit. Those who 20 with the ex
1ectation Of hearing something worth listening
10 will not be disappointed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Announcements.

FpIscoPILV IsrrATIoN.-'Th Right Rev. Bishop
McLarcn, of this diocese, will visit Christ Church
Parish, Ottawa, On Tuesday evening, January
18th, preaching and administering the rite OF
confirmation.
On the following evening he will visit the
parish at S:reator.
EPISCOPAL CRrRCU.-In view of the approach.
ing visit Of the Bishop, the Rev. W. II. Spcirs, of
The Episcopal church, will preach tomorrow on
the subject OF confirmation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

The Rev. Allan Curr, "Scotland's Star Lcctur
err" preached to a dense audience on Wednesday
evening, and lectured to good audiences or
Thursday and Friday evenings at the Baptis
Church, in this city, on the varions topics men
toned in our notice last week. or course 1t i,
impossible, in the limited space allowed US, even
in the briefest way to cpitomizc such lectures
which, in the speakers rapid way Of delivery, oc
cupied from an hour and a half to two hours
each. The speaker at none Of these lectures
We should say, was in good voice. His delivery
at times was almost painful, his voice husky and
indistirct, that he seemed to labor to be heard
aud then rose to such pitch as to amount
almost to screen. His eOcution is certainly
his least attractive feature but when 1t comes to
matter, one soen forgets all about voice or man
ner. Never before had We heard a speake r
whose descriptive poTers equal his. When he
describes a scene or inCidcnt-uell, you just see
it-there is no other word to Indicate the Vivid.
ness Of the picture. And running along with
this rapid and vivid succession of bold pictures
is a stream of the most delightful humor, spark.
ling and flashing like u succession Of little cas-
cades in brilliant sunlight. We are surprised
that The lectures created no greater local scnss
ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
The Winter Sale

at ii. j. GILLEN's still continues &c attract pur.
chascis by the bargains to be had there. The
stock Of dress goods, shawls, fianncls, aid other
lines OF dry goods, notwithstanding the draft:
upon it, still remains unbrohCa and ID full and
complete, and will be sold at great sacrifce-hc
is determined TO c'ose ont eccry ltae before the
great bulk Of his spring invoice begins to arrive
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Child 4 Phipps.

The rush at Child Il Phipps's great closing Out
sale still continues, for the public generally are
thoroughly aroused by the remarkable bargains
they arc offering. Everything is being sold a: a
sacrfcc-boots, shoes, rubbers etc, etc. II ia
evident that they mean business, and we heartily
advise our readers who have not been there te
call and sec them, believing it TO be to their in.
tCrcst to do so.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

GAS REDuCTIoN.-Thc Ottawa Gas Company
have reduced the prico of gas from 800 to $3.50
per 1000. The reduction however, is only to
those who pay their bills within twelve days
after the lst of the month"; when it is due, and il
not called upon, consumers must call at the
Office and pay to reap the advantage Of the re-
tuctiOD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Frank Mccain has opened a new eating house
at his store on Court street, called by the very
appropriate name Of Bon Ton" Tc cordially
advise his former friends and all wishing good
meal to visit him. His rooms aye Leat and clean
and his extensive bill Of fare well gotten up and
served IN the best manner. There is no better
place in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

!
gins to-day at
SCoTT, Bros IL Cos
VIII offer throughout this sale great attrac
tons in every department to reduce stock.
large line of shawls, cloaks, furs, dres:
goods, felt skirts, blankets, cloths, ladies', chill
drenS and gents underwear, Ga good merinC
suit for Sl00i. Have within the past few
days added large stock Of cotton goods al
low prices. Large stock new prints, another
JOB lot of prints at cents per yard
SCooT, Bros Il Co.
P.S. We will place our entire stock OF car
pets on sale at greatly reduced prices. Rem
nants especially marked way down. viii make
these prices until February LIST.
SCoTT Ppos e. 20
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Soldiers Monument Meeting

There will be a meeting at the court house in
ftawa, on Saturday, the I'D inst, for the pur.
pose OF hearing the report of the committee OF
he La Sale County Soldiers Monument Asso
cation, and 20 transact other business in rela.
ION to said monument
All parties interested are requested TO be pres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Grange Meeting,

there will be held in Ottawa, Wednesday, Jan
18th, 1876, at o'clock p. VI, an adjourned meet
,ns OF the La Sale county Grange, No. 81, fol
the purpose Of taking into consideration tn,
best method of conducting the cooperative bus
incss Of the Grange for the coming year, anC
transGcting other general business.
W. II. II. HoLpRIDJE,
Master La Sale Co. Grange, No. 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Lows, No. q.

Which same means that at Lows, No. Court
street, you will Ind full stock OF millinery
soodS,-hats trimmed and untrimmed, hair
goods, &C.; and where also you will be able to
get some remarkable bargains in these goods.
They were brought on to be sold aud not looked
AZ NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

tAX REcErTs-As the various town collect
Us are about taking possession of their books
md commencing operations, it will be valuable
Information to thcm to learn that they can pro.
ure blank tax receipts Of all forms and sizes and
1t reasonable price at the book store of O.ma
Z Hspcuah.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Centennial HOpi

Invitations will soon be sent out for The event
of the season. The committee of arrangements
are doing all in their power 10 so arrange fol
this Centennial Hop" AS to make il an enjoy
able occasion for all those participating.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Nov is the time TO bring your magazines to
Mr. John Gross, the 5ook-bindcr, on Ia Sale st.
Call on him, see his samples and learn his pri-
E, and see that it IS cheaper TO have books
vound than to let them be destroyed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

The stockholders of the First National Bank
q; their meeting this week, continued the sam,
list OF officers that have controlled the manage
ment with so much success in time past
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
WILL You BELIEVE II.

Mil You BELIEVE II:
am selling at cost my
Large stock Of
Latest styles
IN mems, boys
And youths clothing
Made especially for this market.
This is no humbug,
Reader, but positive fact,
And can prove it.
Being DESTROYS Of closing out
| offer my goods at ocfDo' cOy',
Not one cent more.
Give me "a call
No. %, LA SALE STREET
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Prom Reeds Temple Of Mu,ic

Chickcring, Haines Bros. and Hallet & Crums-
;o7's Pianos, Reed Il Sons Organs lower than
Chicago prices, at No. 10 Court itrcct, Ottawa.
{. SH AN, Agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Keep a record Of daily busiaes. and iur.Icats
expenses, and buy for this Use a Disry frr $50
al OsmAn * Hspeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Something new aud pretty in flowers for par
lee. at Mrs. OMcara's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Good spring wheat -four 500 per hundred
pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Blank books, stationery aud printing, furnishe,
promptly and 4; fair prices, a; o-rnaa Il Hsps
mans
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

perforated notices Cor worsted work, II Osman
&c HaPemans,-larges sizes Tor wall ornaments
also the sizes suited for book marks. etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

We acknowledge with THANKS tic receipt d
an invitation to attend reception at the rcs
dence Of Mayor Steele. in Joliet, last evening;
hut Just IS the barber was about 90 dress on
golden locks" and sam TO shine up our boot,
and brush our Sunday swsi!ow.tail with brass
Outtons) for the occasion, VIC were dashed by
the information that on account Of sicAuc,s in
The Mayors family, the reception had been in.
definitely postponed. The disappointment, VIC
have no doubt, was sore 60 hundreds besides
ourselves, for we can imagine no social occasion
more promising Of unaloyed pleasure than an
evening spent in the way pr posed :, ,lc hosri
tally home Of Mayor Steele.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

DON'T fail to 20 to the great annual closing
saie, at VI. Siiefel * Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Warranted winter whoa; aour. $50 per as
c.ed, a; Woods Eag'c NIL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Fruits, nuts, candies, all the dc!icacics Of th'
market, at McCsin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Tue best meal for the leas: nisney can De eaten
only at Frank NeCainis.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15
Catholic PRAYER Books.

Go To M,Csin's for good mr,'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

hlarge and anc as.o-'mso' o. CstLri'. 3r.yc
-. ~; received =. U-m,n AZ Hs:raI..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Good spring wheat -four, g. per hundred = I.
at Woods Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Great selling out sale Of boys oyercoaI.. at NJ.
Siiefel * Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Autograph Albums, beaIi-
tiful ami novel. ut Osnlan &
Hapeman'S. west Of Court
GOusc Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-15

Great closing sale Of suits. a, VI s,iefe' & Co.