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The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

George Fisher had been Dragging to us about
the good qualities of that new horse of his,
"strong, fast, and gentle as kitten, you know"
And so he had proved himself until last Monday
evening, when he took fright at the Peru accom-
mediation pulling up to the depot in this city,
and started for home. George was spilled out in
good style and said horse commanded right of
way down Columbus street till stopped by viii
Nicely No damages, except to Georges moral
character,
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

The H'ocLenLlon Indignantly and authoritatiyely
contradicts Il statement in the Ottawa Times that
Joseph Haas, sen, whose death occurredn Serena
last week from accidentally swallowing bcd-bug
poison, had taken the poison Intentionally and
with suicidal intent Mr.. II. had prepared him,
self a drink of sugar, hot water and whisky, as
he had often done before, but instead of the whis
ky bottle had accidentally taken a bottle contain
ing hug poison, and in spite Of the most strcnu
ous cxcrtions Of a competent physician, who was
at once called died six hours afterwards.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
An AstOnIsbing Offer.

The independent, Of New York, offers in another
column to give away absolutely, a Worcester's
Unabridged Quarto Pictorial Dictionary, which
retails everywhere for $40, and is, of course, Il
household necessity How they can do ii is, we
must confess, II mystery; but that they do there
is no question.
The Inmependent is now publishing Rev. Joseph
Cooks famous Boston Monday Lectures, which
are creating so much discussion everywhere.
See advertisement of the Independent in this
DRDCr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Vocal Music,

Miss Bcnnauer, very competent teacher who
comes with the highest recommendations, desires
to meet the children Of this city between the ages
Of about 10 to Is at the basement of the Prcsbytc
rlan church on Saturday next (Nov. i2ith) at
O'Clock +. NJ. with view to organizing singing
class. Terms, &c, will be made known at the
mppiinW
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

A large and very handsome stock Of lurs has
just been received by Mcssrs. d. Hccnan IL Co.
The HnndS are choice and sold at ycry low prices
c. a., Alaska Mink at $3.50 per set, up; genuine
Mink sets sl1.50 up; also handsome line OF
Seal furs, and furs for children at very prices
Call and see them. N Ha
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

The Owen H. Poscy Farm, 100 acres, miles
5. ". Of Grand Ridge, for sale 10y ". VI. Read,
assignee Of the property; and also ~ acres ad-
joiling; will be sold together or in parcels. For
terms address W. VI. Read, Grand Rid-", H. Sallc
Comfy Illinois
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Good Teinplars.

The good Tcmplars will have neck-tie Socia
bic next Thursday evening, Nov. -. They vii
have refreshments, coffee and cake. All are cor
daily invited to go and have good time Dom
forget the date
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
lamps, all prices, at HoNie's
4 Watch Presentation.

McCaleb, the county clerk, has Il number OF
rapid and accurate tigurcrs employed in calcu!at
ing and extending the several taxes upon the
collectors books for 1877. On Tuesday last the
tax iends," as they style themselves, got ttogeth
CT in the momcntary absence of their chief, Mr.
James McManus, and procured a handsome siI
yer hunting.case watch. The committee t'
choose the present, Miss Lizzie Stout and A. NJ
Hoffman, made an admirable selection, and whe'
Mr.. McManus returned from dinner, completely
surprised that gentleman by presenting th'
watch to him, Us a mark of the 'taN icnds' ap
probation of him rs n gentleman, III the mos
perfect sense of the word Mr.. Mem. was over
whelmcd and could not speak but his eviden
emotion spoke more eloquently than words hi
appreciation of the gift and the compliment.
Gloves, the largest assortment, cheap at \
ErunL a. ~
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17


We will sell you Matlasse Dress Goods lin all the
new fall shades) for II cents per yard, that are
well worth - cents. Call and see them or send
for samples
We will sell you SIR Handkerchief for - cts,
well worth p cents.
We will sell you 9ood yard wide blcached
shifting for cts. per yard ...
\ good Kid Glove for 40 cents.
An al woOi Flannel for 20 cents.
A Knit Undcrshirt tgents) for p cents,
A good Ingram Carpet for 25c per yard.
A good, heavy gros gyai~ Black Silk for $l,0O
per yard.
A good Cloak for $500.
We guarantee the forrest prizes on a9Bthing.
Call and be convinced.
Another line of Clooke coming in about week.
Very respectfully. W. II. Hull.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

.uhmendcd for children It Is The most plea,
M, soothing and effective cough remedy known
al on your druggist and try bottle Of it, II
nv costs - cents Sold by Forbes n Gehring,
DtaWn. iii
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Parker's Hair Balsam is the best and cleanest
preparation ever made for restoring gray hair
to its original color 1t is entirely harmless and
free from the impure ingredients that render
many other preparations injurious. 1t removes
dandrutf stops the hair falling ont, and restores
the perfectly natural color. 1t is eXquisitly per
fumed, and so perfectly and elegantly prepared
as to make it a toilet luxury, indispensable to
those who have once used it,
Ask your druggist for 1t. Nov. llth ~
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

DR. Bulls Cough Syrup il purely Negctanlc
Compound, innocent in natur. and wonderful II
effect. For children it is invaluable, curing
Group, whooping cough, etc, in few hours
Price - cents per bottle or five bottles for 81.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

iU4IC.-"Old Uncle Dan" Music and words
y Horace Dumas. Published by 7. W lic'.
Hrk, No. 80 West 4th ST., Cincinnati. Price, ~
ats The song has been sung nightly 10y
Mt. &. Barlow, Of minstrel fame, and pro.
rascs to become as enduringly popular a. swa.
~ Rbbcr, Old Ned and that class Of standard
MIRO melodies
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

InE RULE or FIVE, or combination rule for
hos and girls, consisting Of ruler, a slate pen
ell steel pen and holder, slate pencil sharp
snr, and an eraser For sale by Osman ~ lIapc
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

The ladies Of the Temperance Union desire to
express to Mr.. +. a. Sherwood their appreciation
Of his generous donation of the use Of the Opera
House for Mrs, Fosters lecture. Friday evening,
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Fahne,tock White Lead at Forbes * &Gehring'.

The other day John Gross set up new rT
saw in his box factory. ItloOkcd very attractive
and as il h,Izzed hut for the hum one would hav,
thought II at rest. Young Schobert thought i
was quiet and put his finger on it; result, two Of
three fingers badly ripped up. Then young
Cooper put his finger on it to see how it worked
and had hi, finger badly demoralized. The res
Of the hands have concluded 10 LET the thing buzz.
aud be derncd.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

All Babies are diminutivc Cesars, since they
come, thew see. they conquer sometimes by their
gentle stiffness, hut oftener hy continued and up
ruarious crying induced by collie, ieething. haiu
lcnce, etc. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. by it, gcntl,
vet specific influence, quiets the little ones with
out ever producing the least injurious effect
Price only - cents per bottle
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Religious Meetings.

The Methodist society will, until notice to the
contrary Is given hold special religious meeting,
on "Wednesday aud Friday evenings Of each week
Preaching by the pastor.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

See here, Cadet Taylor, isn't your 7onicG Loca'
just the least bit of fraud? Tonica is within
our baiwck, and now and then We look into the
"Lccar' for items thcreaway but when imagin.
ing We have struck mine in column of hap
penings in this city," we find, on coming over
the names, that they all relate to Wenona. Sure
Ily Tonica local paper ought to devote stick
full or two each week to Tonica or, at least, tell
Us where Wenona leaves of and Tonica begins.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Oyster supper.

The ladies of the VI. Z. Church will hold Fair
and Oyster supper in their lecture room next
Friday evening, Nor. - All are cordially in.
yitcd
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

splendid line Of Guilford suiting- at shilling
Il Nrh, just received by d. Hccnou N'o'-. MI
Undesirable cOlors.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Next Week.

During next week Mcssrs J. Dickcy * Son
will open their new invoice Of silyerwar'. The
finest they have ever Ol,rned. Go and see II.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Every one in want of good -four should call at
the Eagle Mills. They are now receiving some
very tine Kansas winter wheat and, as they sell
only for cash, they are enabled to sell you good
-four at lower figures than YOU can get elsewhere,
in fact the mills are retailing flour at wholesale
rr;pps
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
II. lw. I?w, i NJ. z NJ. s NJ. 6 NJ. Y.
Twelve Inns of Agate make one square.

Twelve lins of Agate make one square.
Advertisements under must be plainly marked
the length time desired, they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding five lines
inserted dollars per annm; five lines dol
lar per line extra. ....
Transient advertising in all TO be paid strictly in
advance
CT Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertisements
the expiration of the will be charged the full
above Extra charge will also be made for dssou
ton and other notices connected with their regular
business. .
Local notices. fifteen cents per line
.E@ In case will these terms be departed from.
OF The date on the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful notice that the date the slip corresponds 10 thu
date to which they have paid and at once notify the publish
ers Of any discrepancy,
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
The 2Sth Inst.

An endless assortment of home made candies
strctl, pure, 20c per 10, ut Picrguc's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

| One trial Is sufficient to convince the mosi
skeptical of the invaluable and unfailing efficacy
Of DR. Marshalrs Lung Syrup for curing coughs
consumption, asthma bronchitis, etc. Try II by
all means. Price only - cents. Sold by VI
kncussl OTTAWA Uls
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Furs! Furs! Furs .

New styles in neck wear just received at \.
Frank d Cos
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
600

Bushels choice winter apples at sl.9O per bu=hel,
or g. per arrcl. just received at u. Heenan &
Cos.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

The water at the fifth ward school house hav.
ing become unfit for drinking purposes, connec-
tion will be made with the Raymond well, the
pipe now being laid. The water will probably be
in the yard by the first Of next week, when pur,
water will be had in abundance and the vel
shut up.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

On Monday next Mr.. Chas. n. Pratt, Of the o!
cent store, will have grand opening at his new
room in "Union Block" on La Sale ST. Mr.. p
and his numerous clerks have been working day
and night to put the store in attractive shape
and as there is any quantity of novel and hand
some goods in stock, the opening will be very at
tractvc. All his friends and the public general
~ are cordially invited
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
At Iynch's.

The largest. handsomcst, loylcst sweetest and
most complete stock of dry goods in the west and
all at bottomlcss prices.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

HAcKMETACK a popular and fragrant perfume
Sold at Tozer's Drug Store, Ottawa, Ill. Else
where by all dealers. ll
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

4 handsome line Of matlasse dress goods, in,
cluding all the new shades, just received at d.
Hcenan d Cos.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Best stock Of underwear in the city, at bottom
prices, at ID. IIecnan Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Clothing and gents furnishing goods at cost
for the next g days at Wcidknechto. No hum
I'm
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

This sale will continue for ONE DAY ONLY, but
will be rc-opcncd every Monday until further no.
tiCc. W. H. Hull.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Compare our prices with other. Kansas win
! wheat S3.2i. Kansas Spring $500. Woods
kglc Mills.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Why buy -four NJ stores wncn Won can get -four
warranted as good at the Eaglc!Mills for SOC to 81
per bb lc,s than store prices:
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

FLORAL AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS, something new,
at Osman " Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
JOBPINC DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for doing all kinds of job Work. In the
rOus styles of the surpassed in this section and
respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line to give call BY the judcous and liberia! use OF
printers ink many mans fortune has been made and the
field is still open Try IT,
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
REPAIRED

should call on them Bartels' long cXpcrienc
makes him the best man in this region for sucl
work He does any work that can be done II
that line and guarantees satisfaction at low prices
All are urged to call and see the stock and hi
work
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

A Pleasant Duty.

Call and get kcg OF the Original Fahncstocl
White Lead. FORBES Il GEHRING, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Over coats. Selling at tremendous. low prices
at 4. Frank " Cos
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Pianos and Organs

At MRS BROwER'S Prices very LOW tor CASH. Mr.
Brewer buys strictly for cash and can defy compG"n
Don't bu 0f pedfieTS double the price that Mrs HoHt
sks for the same goods. Always on hand, nnc l0iin
sfrings " augll-pl
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Farm for sale.

All groccric, at bottom prices st y iIccnan &
Cbs
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

. q. W Hovic's new crockery store i the place
/ purchase anything In that line.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Al Picrgrc's You can get standard oysters {,
30; selects iOc; medium 2ic.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

$4,000 DIE ANNUALLY by neglecting Cough
Cold or Group often leading to Consumption and
the grave. Why will you neglect so important
matter when you can get az our store SHILOH
CONSUMPTION CURE, with the assurance OF
speedy recovery For sore chester lungs, Lame
Back or side. use SHILoH's PoRoUs PLASTER
Sold at ToZer's
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Monday Nov. 10Th,
We shall place on sale a large line oi
REMNANTS

Of Dress Goods, Flanncs, Cloths, Gurghours,
Prints, Shectingo, &c, &c, which We sell at
prices that will make every package dtcdel
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
NUMBER Is.
DR.. shiloh's System vitalizer.

We are authorized to guarantee this remedy
for the cure Of Dyspepsia, Inactive Liver, Sour
Stomach. Constipation, Loss Of Appetite. Com,
ing up of the Food. Yellow Skin, and General
Debility. You must acknowledge this would be
ruinous unless we had positive evidence it will
cure You who are suffering from these COM
plants, these words are addressed will you con
tinue to suffer when you can be cured on such
terms as these? 1t is for you to determine.
Sample bottles, 10 cents; regular size, % cents.
Sold at Tozer's
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Children's suits and over coats cheap al A.
Frank and Co..
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Anae stool, oi wooden and willow ware a;
IIOxic's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Boh stewart, whose antics We wrote up cou-
r. Il weeks ago, was taken TO Canada Last Friday
t-rnOou
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Kansas winter wheat flour only S3.25 per cwt
at EAGLE Mills, warranted As good as any.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

in the west which they sell at the lowest prices
for cash. One must examine these goods and
prices before he can be convinccd-thc prices
arc so anprecedentedly lor.
All goods are marked down to make sales for
cash-thcir only way of doing busincss-and buy
ers for cash will find prices ot the bottom. All de
string old furs
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

20 yards good print, fast coors, for 81, AT d.
Hccnan ~ Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

NEW PrErEmL, in great variety, at O-uan *
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

20 yards yard wide muslin for 81 at u. Hrenan
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

L pounds Of good sugar for 81 at d. Hecaan
Cos.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Good water proof at 70 cents per yard ~ d.
lcenan * CO...
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Business suits, best styles and lowest prices, a
\. Frank " Co.'S, the peoples clothicrs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Pure Water.

"TmAr WIFE or MrSE," at O.man & Hap
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

FINE POCKET CUTLERY at Osman IL lIapcman's
MONEY TO LOAN ON FARM PkUr EMIL.
b. F. LINCOLN, Ottawa. III.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17
Astnnisliing Success.

Gloves, the largest assortment cheap at A.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

New stock Of ALsrxs at osmaa & HapcmAn',
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Glassware Of all kinds at IIoxic's, Prices low.
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

20 yards all linen crash for 81 at d. iIecnar
K Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader., 1877-11-17

Md fCmcIhDtT lNAl Ii x bNRTEIs are '|spTCHU'
ing themselves on their speciality this year, and
show the largest and finest assortment of
LADIES AND CIIILDREN's FUES
such Us ladies' SEAL capes and sacques.
MINK SETS,
the finest Lake Superior catch for so, with cet'o
en9h boas; Alaska mink sets at from $3.50 to 81
per set. Also fine Russia otter sets, Lynx sets,
black marten sets, and other fashionable furs. In
BUFFALO AND FANCY ROBES
they take the lead for grades and prices. See
these goods before purchasing All goods guar
anteed first qaaiHy. They have also the best as
sOrtmcnt Of
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REVENGE FOR THE DOGS.

A gentle little dog was complacently summing him.
sell on the stoop Of No. IL Jersey street yesterday
morning whom John Clarke, an official dog catcher,
happened to come along Carkes eye lit up with pro-
iessiona enthusiasm as he sped the animal and
thought of the thirty cents reward for unlicensed
But catch the animal required stratagem, Clarke
fixed his eyes cloud and advanced as though un-
conscious of the dogs presence. The ANIMAL however
scented the danger and hastily ran up stairs To DO
beaten by dog was more than Clarke could bear,
he followed. At the head OF the stars
he encountered Mrs. Ross, the colored woman who
owned the dog Clarke exhibited his shield Of
cilce and demanded the unlicensed animal Mrs.
Ross, In reply, exhibited her broom and made coun
ter demand for hun 10 leave the house. The little dog
the meantime stood on the upper landing eugerly
watch ny the result. The dispute resulted Clarke's
ejeclment aud arrest Mrs Ross charging him with
threatening her with pistol. When the facts
the part Of the dog and scnt Clarke to the Island
for thirty days
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THE MELCHlOR CASE.

The examination In the case OF Adam Melchor many
years foreman Tor c. G. Hastings Clothing manuiac-
turer, No. 327 Broadway charged with robbng his
poyer OF $500 worth OF cloth clippings, wus resumed
before Justice Wande at Jefferson Market Court yes
tcrday The specific charge against Mechlor present
is embezzng $50, the difference between the amount
he received and the amount no paid to Mr. Hastings
on sale OF cloth clippings on the .0h OF July last.
One OF the witnesses Thomas Canavou, OF No.
l2Oh Baxter street, to whom the material was sold.
Counsel for the prisoner tho day previous asserted
that tho charge looked IKE black muiiing one, as
tho prisoners wife had That day paId Mr. Hastings
5000, with the UNDERSTANDING that her husband
should hot DO proceeued asaiust. Yesterday, when
counsel asked Mr.. Hastings If he had received any
from mo prisoner since his arrest counsel tor
the prosecution sronuously objected. claiming that
the matter was foreign to the charge Prisoners
counsel contended that he had perfect right 10
prove anythn. that might throw dlscredit tho COM
pianant's testimony. While speaking he used the
word ''biackmaI,' and Mr. Hastings counsel called
the Court to reprove tho counsel Justice Wandell
waved his hand toward counsel Tor tho defence in
deprecatory manner, aad that gentleman
Mr.. Hastings OF matchmaking. Judge Wandel
made another deprecatory gesture toward counsel
but allowed the question. Mr. Hastings then admitted
having received ~, 800 in cash and from Mol
ch0ir's wife. Counsel Tor prosecution explained that
this money was IN settlement of civil suit Tor $40 900
against the prisoner Counsel Tor prisoner said that
papers mad been served on the prisoner tho suit
Counsel for defence, however, contcnded that the
was commenced, and that So 900 would not half repay
inaon then adjourned TIL this afternoon at three
n,
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BROOKLYN CITY GOVERNMENT.

At meeting Of the Brooklyn Board of Aldermen,
held yesterday afternoon, a number OF names Tor
vacant positions received from Mayor Schroeder
for confirmation. The name of George @ Bennett for
Commissioner Of the Board Of City Works with
drawn by the Mayor, and the name Of A. $. Rowley
was banded IN Tor Commissioner to take tho place Of
the present incumbent Thomas W. Adams The name
james Ryan Commissioner OF Fire and Buildings,
in place OF Hugh Mclaughlin, and William Mayo
Little, Registrar OF Arrears, In place Of D. D. Whit
ney were also submitted Tor confirmation. The Boa I'd
laid the upon the table by party vote Of IL 10
IL. The Mayor sent IN communication asking that a
reduction made In the salaries OF the city officers
who shall hereafter DO appointed well those hold
ing over, recently determined by the Common
Council The matter was sent to the Corporation
Counsel for his opinion as to the legality oil such
measure.
resolution was adopted thanking Colonel Ward
and other officers OF the Twenty-third regiment for
their prompness In answering the call Tor tho militia
TO suppress the riots
FINANCES.
Tho Registrar of Arrears reports having collected
the OF 1892 1877 ~ Tor arrears Of taxes, assess
ments, &c, during the past week
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NO MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.

Among the merry groups OF passengers yesterday
seen on the deck OF tho outgoing French steamship
France was pretty young woman namsd Rosne Bar
hey, poorly dressed and sobbing In her arms she
held infant three weeks old Her story briof
but sad. She is native OF Lausanne, Switzer-
land, and was married to Frenchman named Barley.
W % obtained work at the Centennial Exhibition ut
Philadep hia and subsequently established himself In
business there lew days after their first child
born, aud about u fortnight ago ho stole
selling some Of her clothes she obtained
money enough to reach this city She applied
to tho French Benevolent Society for assistance Its
representative she alleges refused TO grant her any
unless could produce her marriage certificate THIS
she unable to do, her husband had robbed her
Of this also Nearly starving, she made her wants
known to SWISS lady, who advised her 10 apply to
Swiss Benevolent Society There she kindly
treated and given So Meanwhile the Swiss lady gave
her food clothing ana raised subscription 10 pay
her passage back TO France, leaving her the $40 In
tact pay railroad fare from Havre 10 Paris and
to provide her board tor q lew DAYS