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All kinds of berries and fruits at Walthor's

A meeting of the Illinois River Bridge CO. was
held on las. Saturday, at which time the Board
of Directors, consisting of l.. H. Eames, ). W.
Cheeyer, D. +. HIT, s. r. Lewis and E. c. Allen,
were appointed committee to meet with the
committee from the City Council, and discuss
the free bridge question. Tho two committees
met on Monday, when ii was announced by the
company that they.wouId sell for the amount of
70 per cent. of the stock, the bargain to be ap-
proved by such stockholders as had not been
present or represented by proxy at their meet
ing. The company, however, is disposed to be
fair in the matter, and have given reason for
many to believe that if the condition of the
bridge structure is worse than they imagine it
to be, they will modify their offer. Mr.. II. j.
Logan, from the council, and Mr.. M. A. Gushing,
foI the company, were appointed to examine the
structure, and report the bridge in good con-
diton very little decayed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28
M Reason For Striking.

II all the world sold goods in these days at H.
j. Gillen's figures there would be no reason for
striking; as it is, hundreds in this vicinity are
taking advantage of the opportunities offered by
this great clearing out sale,to procure bargains
impossible elsewhere Hence the unheard of
success of this sale during the past two very
dull weeks
In addition to the bargains at the regular sale,
he is now making special offers of wonderfully
cheap fine good as REMNANTS. That department
is constantly cTO,rded Prices on all classes of
merchandise, staple or special, remnants or
goods in unlimited quantities have been Gu:
down to the very smallest margin Look at the
survey Of his stock in another column.
few more of those fine LAMA LACE SHAwLs
still on hand to be closed out VERY CHEAP.
II you really wish to economic in dry goods,
call at Il. j. GILLEN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

The "Dauntess" Hook and Ladder truck was
shipped on Friday and unloaded on Sunday
II one is inclined to be superstitious here is rea,
son for believing it to be STEPPED in iil-luck
Whether it be so or not, certain it is that the
first time 1t was out for practice work an unfor.
tunate accident occurred to Mr. Hartley Phelps,
one of the boys Of the company. On this occa-
sion, Tuesday evening, the company were prae-
ticing at the ruins of the Coffin Factory, running
up the ladders, climbing them, Nc &c. In de-
5cending ladder it became quite the thing TO
slide down the side of the ladder instead of com.
ing down the rounds. Mr.. Phelps in performing
the feat succeeded admirably till within some q
or feet Of the ground, when for some reason
his speed was accelerated, and he fel his foot
striking a clnder, turning the member at right
angles with the leg, both spraining the ankle
and breaking the bones strengthening it. Drs.
Ry burn and Dyer dressed the wound immediate
ly. He will hardly be able to be out for three
months to come-but we hope lie won't be dis
couraged by lust little thing like that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

The strike" has, OF course, oyershadowed all
other topics Of conversation on the streets since
the terfors Of Sunday last. No doubt there was
a general feeling of sympathy among our people
with the legitimate strikers Of the B. * o. and
Pennsylvania roads before the excuses at Pitts
burgh, but since it has become evident that the
movement is in the hands of 4 mob--Ld COM
hune-or irresponsible yagabonds OF no partcu-
lar ideas of right, wrong, or anything else, save
plumber, the sentiment has changed completely,
and the universal feeling is that the mob must
be crushed and that instantly.
Ofcourse, no disturbance Of any kind has
taken place in Ottawa, for though there are two
railroads in the city, neither il terminus, and
there is no occasion for railroad men TO accumu-
late here, while our working men are not as a
body in discourag ing condition. At the rail-
road offices both agents, Hail Of TIE C., r. /. &
p, and Lee OF the c., j. q Q. received orders on
Monday moi to receive freight Of any description
no. sell tickets nor check baggage to any point
east of Chicago until further notice. On Tues
day the freights of both roads ceased running
regularly, though an occasional one worked
through, especially on the Rock Island on
which road freight or so ran through Ottawa
westward on both Wednesday and Thursday
nights. Passenger trains nave generally been on
time, passing in all directions and were through
trans in all cases except on Thursday evening,
when Billy Cummins's train being unable to leave
Chicago the c., y. Il g. accommodation" came
through from Aurora, only. On yesterday
freights on both roads were running as usual.
Business during the week has been exception
ally dull-the dullest week, in the opinion Of
many old statesmen, that Ottawa has ever seen.
During last week and before that, real estate
men report the demand for Ottawa property
was picking up" and number of minor sales
were made, with negotiations on the docket for
more important transactions. The news from
outside during the week, however, has ended MI
this, and yc land agent spcnceth his hours paint
ing great cities and nourishing seaports and
railroad centers (minus strikes in the bosom Of
peaceful Mexico, which we are going to gobbe
up one Of these days,
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Genuine Key West Cigars. Sold at wather's

The FREE TRADER rejoices in having induced
the Ottawa Republican to define its position on
the bridge question. II is in favor of afree
bridge, but it wants to stop and figure up the
cost. II we buy the bridge then we must stop
making other improvements. That must be
considered. Again, if we buy the bridge, il will
delay wiping out tie present city debt. That
must be considered And then our Bunsby con-
cUdes, at may be that in the long run the
adoption of the last Of these alternatives will be
the most adyantageous"-and may be not. There,
now, that's an opinion as is an opinion. Bully
for the P,c We
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

"Spr!ng walking dresses are generally trimmed
on the trains" but how the mischief can they
be trimmed now since the strikers have cut of
the trains?
The potato bug is rather in favor of a continu-
ance Of the strikes. Il makes their travelling on
the tracks so much safer.
"A toilet worn al the races was Of white silk
facoune and moss co!ored fdille" Is il so? He
must have been a stranger. Boys here wear
generally only cream Cv..red al ON their
mustaches-White's.
rising base drummer on the ct side is
nightly eudeayoring to ring out Of the sheep
skin the upper treble c. 1t is said to make the
ct siders quite C sick
The Pee We has long dissertation or "croak-
ing" After the croakns Of las: week in its edi-
torial columns this morsel IS quite delicious.
a cooiness between lovers is said not TO be a
bad idea this hot weather.
This is 4 good time TO lionizc your dogs
Music Illustrating the subject of strike" is
popular on the streets now-a,days-chin music.
The Republican was the first paper in Ottawa
to extend aid, by favorable mention, to the move
ment inaugurated by Mr.. kirkpatrick. #
Furthermore, 1t expects TO see in the future, as
IL mas III inc past, the FREE TRADER ldlI lIlLO
line aud follow its leader" Hc.-Pee We
The FREE TRADER having been the frs: paper
in TIE city TO say anything about the bridge
movement alluded TO above, in having reported
Mr.. Jacksons speech on the subject in the City
Council and urged the necessity of action, which
article was copied into the Pee We verbatim
IN their issue of the week following, the above
excerpt has a "cheekness" about it that would
melt the heart Of a brass monkey.
La Sales patentdlmikrat supports G. W.
Stpp for the judgeship. Good gracious what
has Stipp ever done 20 the patent?
BY all means let Us have military company.
The past week has shown the militia" to be is
useful as curl in q pigs tUil--lots have the
curl at any cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28
Ice Cream, the best and purest, at Walther's

There was considerable gossip on the streets
concerning the running OF the NJ. II. Swift or
Saturday night at the Coffin factory fire. The
whole thing simmered down is that the "engn-
Ger" Of the Swift didn't know his business and
nearly blew the whole thing up by neglectng
to keep his boiler full of water OF course, a
man has right to keep "his own individual
boiler" full of anything he pleases, but he is
either an idiot or an lgnoramus who runs Sis.
by steamer in that way. Mr.. Engineer Logan
says he had engaged an assistant to run the
steamer In such a case, then, a man who inter
feres with the city engineers arrangements
ought to be in danger OF lodging in the city's
private mansion. After the steamer had been
emptied Of fire and steam and her boiler refllcd
with hot water, ard steam again obtained, she
worked without any trouble
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

You are asked every day through the columns
CT newspapers and by your Druggist to use some.
that you know nothing about and you getdiscour.
aged spending money with but little success.
Now to give you satisfactory proof that GREEN
FLOWER will cure you Of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint with all its effects, such as sour
stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiyeness,
PalpitatiOn Of the Heart, Heartburn, Water
brash, Fullncss at the pit Of the stomach, Vel.
low Skin, Coated Tongue, coming up OF food af'
ter eating low spirits, DC, we ask You to 90 to
your Druggist, Forbes * Gehrng. and get a
Sample Bottle Of GREEN'S AUGCsT FLOWER for
10 cents and try it, a regular size for - cents.
Two doses will relieve you %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

Mention was made last week of the assign.
ment to Mr. Geo Beatty Of Messrs Maierhofer
81 Jordan, proprietsrs of the well known Maier-
hoftr Row Works. The assignment. was made,
it VOL seem, not through any pressure of Pc
cuniarv circumstances, but for reasons on which
the Iropretors do not agree However, it is al
most rtain that the assignee will be able to
settle with the creditors dollar for dollar. The
asset, uf the firm are in the neighborhood OF
5000. calculating with the uncertainty of the
time. While the liabilities though not yet fix.
ed at a certain figure, cannot be but little If any
more than half that sum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

\ couple Of very pleasant evening entertain
mcnts were given at Mrs. Wallaces, on the north
bluff, this wcck-Tuesday and Wednesday. The
amusements Of the first evening were dancing
Willis furnishing the music, and fancy dancing
by the little folks" This latter YVES as pretty
by Miss Sadie Wallace dancing "Cupd's Tri-
umph." Miss Sadie danced beautifully, was
graceful as Cupid and as lovely as'Psyche. This
was followed by Misses Ella Wallace and Anna
HIT (the latter in boys suit both lovely chill
drcn, who danced "La Frigassee" in a charm
ing manner. The Sailors uornpipe" by the
BOurnique boys was danced as only dancing
masters boys can dance. Miss Sadie Wallace
ended the programme with medley, changing
her style and step with the changes of the mu-
sic, showing her to be as versatile as graceful.
On Wednesday evening the programme was re-
peated, with the addition of the "Highland
Fling by Miss Sadie. This feature of the enter
tanment was decided novelty and "hit," for
nothing could be more charming The "play"
by Misses BEEN and Nash and Messrs. Bartels
and Osman went Off nicely. We think play Of
a little more substance might have been substi-
tuted, but this had considerable snap" TO it for
all that. The attendance on Tuesday evening
was much larger than on Wednesday, the dane
ing attracting the young people, but on neither
evening was it as large as the picasantncss Of
the occasion BeritCd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28
The best and 10 cent cigars at walther's.

Mr.. c. J. Curyea, Of Phelps * Curyea, is laid
up for a few days by a kick from horse. He
was putting up his horse after an evening drive
on Saturday evening last, when an animal in an
adjoining stai. struck out with both feet, hitting
Mr. c. on the sciatic artery-located in the hip
and knocking him down. He was able 10 crawl
out Of further harms way, until he was assisted
by his wife, who came in answer to his calls
DR.. Hathaway was called and relieved lin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28
DR.. shIloh's system yitalizer.

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? II is for you 20 determine,
Sample bottles, 10 cents; regular size, - cents.
Sold at ToZers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

A special grand jury was called this week and
began their session on Thursday, disposing Of
all the three cases presented. Young Applebee,
sent up from Tonica on charge of attempt to
commit rape,was discharged, no bill being found.
Our particular friend IemIrir Bailey plead gull
ty of larceny, and was sent TO the Reform school
for one year. Hickson, who stole span Of
horses in Mendoza, also plead guilty AID was
sentenced 10 the penitcn;iary for three years.
He was connected with the Williamson Go. Ku
Kux of some time ago, and is a hard character
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

A sad and fatal accident occurred near the
Rock Island railroad on Wednesday afternoon,
by which Mr.. Edward Howard, a young man
living in the town of Brookfeld, lost his life. He
had ridden on the mail train from MarscIlles to
Ottawa to visit his ancle, Mr., James Daily, who
lives in Center Ottawa near the aqueduct. Not
wishing to ride TO the depot and then take a
long walk to his unce's home, he Jumped from
the train just after it passed the bridge-a fool
hardy feat, because of the speed OF the train lie
failed, as others have failed before him, to clear
the train, but was thrown under it. the cars
crushing one leg into shapcless mass, and cut
ting the other IN two just above the ankle. He
receiver also some wounds in the side OF the
body and internal injuries. Drs. Macarthur and
Ryburn were called and rendered such medical
service as was possible under the circumstances
but saving his life was out Of the question, and
he died some two hours afterwards. After the
inquest by the coroner tie body was taken to
Mr.. Daily's,
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cough no More.

There need be no Coughs or Colds where DR..
KINGS New DISCOVERY for Consumption Is
used The most severe cases OF Group, hoarsc-
ness, pain in the chest, bleeding Of the lungs
yield 10 its wonderful power almost instantly. n
few doses will invariably cure the worst cough
or cold. For asthma and bronchitis it Is per
feet specific. Consumptiycs aud cough worn pa
ticnts never fail TO find relief in this great dis
coyery We would advise any one tired OF cN-
perimenting with physicians prescriptions or
auack medicines TO drop them at once and use
Dr. Kings New Discovery. Give Il trial. Reg
ular size Sl.OO Trial bottles free. For sale by
+. Y. Griggs. 90
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

Parker's Hair Balsam il the best and clcancst
preparation ever made for restoring gray hair
TO It's original color. II Is entirely harmless and
free from the impure Ingredients that rcnder
many other preparations Injurious. IL removes
dandruH stops TIE haIg falling ont, and restores
the perfectly natural color l. is cyquisitly per-
fumed. and so perfectly and elegantly prepared
as to make II toilet luxury, Indispensable to
those who have once used IL.
Ask your druggist for il. Nov llth, ~
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Rev. A. II. Lanc, Of : lrlville, and Tibbcts of
Marsei!les, Will hot basket meeting on Sun
day, July 80 at the Jcautiful grove of Vim. l..
Dunavan, six miles rDrtheast OF Ottawa, on the
old Chicago road.
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A want that has long been felt in Ottawa is
flrst-class article in boots and shoes, and can
now be supplied by Thos. Spencer, in getting
the famous GRAY Brothers goods at their new
prices. No . Court street, Ch!ld's old stand
cU0s SpFNCEE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

The Odd Fellows have secured Hon. Schuyler
Colfax TO lecture before them some evening dur
ing the fair week, in September next. The lee
ture will be, Abraham Lincoln" 4 celebrated
effort, and interesting in the extreme.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

The premium Is: Of tie La Sale Co. Boards
2lst annual fair has been published ;l.s week,
and copies can be obtained Of Mr. i. ". Hof-
man, the secretary, in the county treasurer's
Office. In it viii DC found the particulars Of tie
arrangements made, which will be found inter.
esting Every farmer, manufacture, aud aEt.-
san in tie county should obtain o copy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

The quantity of Pork and other improper food
consumed is enormous and produces its ineyita-
bic results in innumerable types Of disease, es-
pccially those Of the blood, exhibited IN Pimpes,
Blotches sores, etc, all of which, however, yield
rapidly and surely to DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

In these troublous times and seasons Of life
insurance company smashes, it is gratifying to
find the following from President Winston, Of
the New York Mutual Life Insurance Co, in
relation to their policy holders acting as soldiers
or civilians in suppressinS riots. 1t tells its
own story:
NEW YORK, July a, 1877
To Merritt Dc Ferguson, Genl AgtS, Detroit, Mich:
When our policy holders are duly called to act
as citizen soldiers or as civilians in suppressng
riots or in vndcatng the laws c: the land and
maintaining its institutions, tney are deemed by
us as doing their duty OILY, and their claims on
the company are held inyoatc.
+. s. WINSTON.
Dr. j. O. Harris is the Ottawa agent.
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NO ONE WHO is IN WANT

OF Rcn3 Clothing Gents Furnishing Goo ought to buy One
Dollars worth only prize Clothing House in La
Sale county Look your nces-Sy orr Compost Hona "H
buy goods where the best and most goods
for your money And FISKE & BEEN business And sales
man S allowed to break of these rules.
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$4,000 DIE ANNUALLY 10y ncglect,ng Cough
Cold or Group often leading to Consumption aud
the grave. Why will you neglect so important
n matter when you can get at our store SHILOH,
CONSUMPTION CURE, with the assurance Of a
speedy recovery For sore chester lungs, Lame
Back or side, use SHiLoH5 PoEora PLASTER.
Sold at IcZers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

SITUATION WANT. young man Of good,
steady habits, and experience as coachman, or
as groomsman IN livery stable, Address Fred.
Fleming, this Office, for one week
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long shall our liberties be trRmpled upon. strike
strike, for your grub aud your fires. The world
owes US a livng-shall we he cheated out Of it,
Witness this piece Of usurpation; He Lad scry.
ed two days on the grand jury, and $50, more
or less per day was due him; and yet when he
went 10 got las order he found that a bloltcd ar.
istocrat OF free lunch house had ca-ui-a:cd
his wages, because he Lad never bought beer
with his lunch eaten every morning i4lt even
ing) for the pas, three months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

Ex-Mayor Swift is improving his already ele-
CANT and spacious home on west Main
street, by raising the west wing and rear
additions to the elevation Of the body OF the
house and finishing the new portions in the
manner Of the main building, making it one Of
the finest residences in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

Roberts Bros ice creamery corner, Of Main
and La Sale sts, is the favorite among lovers Of
cream; and they are making great quantities Of
it for festivals, sociablcs, sc,
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A man lost 500 the other day By hot calling
to get my prices ON furniture lie found it out
when too late. Look out that you don't get
caught in the same way. Oh. RrsG.
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STRIKE.-Strike for one Of POOLS Improved
farm gates. Call at j. L, Portc,s and see it, 1t
is just the gate that every farmer should hayc.
Porter has sold all his Edward karyesters and
will now give his attention TO the sulky plow
trade and this farmers gate
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The strike is "oE The collapse" And lltle-
minds US that the grand excursion 90 Joliet and
return by Bacl's band DE- Aug. j., i- bound 90
come o.T -s rcs programme. secure yog- ;.es-.
%.
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When the disorders Of Bahyhood attack youi
Baby use at once DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, and no
tice its rapid and beneficial effect. - cents pei
hottie.
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Genuine Cider Vinegar, at 10 cents a gallon
delivered TO any part Of the city, 10y +. {
Hathaway.
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Fresh peaches by the box every day through
the season, when procuraolc, at Roberts Bros
Also other fruits in season.
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W. E. schreeb, late principal of the Ottawa
High School, has been appointed principal OF
the high school at In Sale and superintendent;
Of the city schools. II Sale VIII ind TIA: she
has at the head Of her schools an exceptionally
thorough scholar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-28

H. Wa,ther viii 'r en- hand with the best OF
ice cream, soda w.t., lemonade, candies, fruits
and refreshments
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Mr. ThcO Horn has the building Of Sherwood's
new baldings on La Sale st. We see, too, that
Thos. and Hugh Colwell Will build the Reform
School at Pontiac. The Cowolls seem to be IA
yoritcs In Pontiac
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The new hay and coal market is fixed affair,
and as an evidence that the council mean to
keep the market at its present location-the
public landing"-a "city scales" was placed
upon the ground during the week.
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Ola! Oh. Oh!-the Leader and High Life CT
gars are all the 20. Sold at II. Walther's only.
Try one
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Don't you forget that II you want delicious
bread that melts in your mouth, you should or
der no other -four than Woods prime brands
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Nr. Phillip Klein, driver Of Nr. Alfred Whites
beer wagon, was attacked on Thursday q last
week in tie woods near Lostaut ty band Of
ruillans who undertook to rob him % a cousid-
cradle sum OF money which Ec lad collected
in the vicinity. He escaped, however, and re-
turned 10 Ottawa with his employers funds.