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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

Osnan & Hapeman have the largest stock O
Valentines
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

Don't wrong your dear wife by buying Cheap
John Flour. Buy Lockport and Geneva Flour at
Shaw's for 1915 per hundred. 1t always makes
good bread and happy wife.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

Boys and children's suits, cheap, at VI. Stiefe
Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

Avilude, Ferrilude, Authors and Poets Game:
at Osmsn & Hspemsns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

Having no Old ones to sell, We have filled up
with new ones, and can now show you new
and nice stock. Remember we do rot mark our
new goods up at big profits, and then keep clos
ing out at reduction, but mark for live and let
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Alarge assortment Of valentines at osman s
! Hspemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10
Public Sale.

Good fresh oysters by the dish and can at H..
WalthcT's.
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SPACE. llW.2WIl NJ. "a MIS- M.IBMll 7
twelve lines OF Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make square.
Advertisements not under contract must b. plainly
marked the length OF time .ered or they will be contn
ued and charged for until ordered out.
Business and cards mot exceeding nveline
Inserted nve dollars per Ave lines one dol
ar per line extra.
Transient advertising In all cases to be paid strictly In
dvance.
q Yearly advertisers discontnuing their advertise
Aents before expiration contract will be charg
ed the full above Extra charge will also be made
dissolution and other not connected with their
regular business.
Local notices. fifteen cents per line.
~ In no case viii these terms be departed from.
~ The date the slip which the subscribers name
printed the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADzR should be
careful notice that the date the slip corresponds
the date to which they have paid and at notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.
Orrfaciliues doing a kinds Of Job Work. in the
rious styles surpassed In this section
and We respectfully solicit those wishing anything done
this give CALL BY the udicous and liberal use
Of printers ink many mans fortunet been made, and
the aed 10 still open. Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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Note Reading Glass.

Buckwheat flour sllO per sack at Eagle Mills
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

All other goods are sold equally as low. A
good discount to parties buying in quantities
We are determined not to be undersold by any
Cash Store. PHILLIPS BROS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10
New Goods.

See the % ct. shirt and drawers at NJ. Sticfel
& Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

valentines at II. wslther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

New Carpet stock has come. Do not be caught
by advertisements OF closing out, DC, but come
and see us. w. IL. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

MAsKs-a large assortment at H. wa.ther's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10
Abstract Books.

Patent -four run with first grade at Eagle Mil:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10

An admission fee of % cents will be charged
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-02-10
ret your valentines at Osnan & Hapeman's.
The Great Cheap Store.

r HEADQUARTERS
for groceries, teas, white winter wheat -four, &c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
VERMONT ITEMS.

There is much excitement in Orange
concerning diphtheria. Over thirty cases
have been reported, and number Of deaths
have resulted from this disease.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherburne Moore, of
Barnet, have both been made insane by
spiritualism, and Mr.. Moore has been re-
moved 10 Brattleboro.
AT a Town meeting in Stratton on the
18Th the town voted TO raise 30 cents on the
dollar TO pay for breaking roadsthis winter,
and chose eleven directors TO lay out the
money.
-Gravelin, the convicted Weathersfield
murderer, who recently tried 10 kill him
self, is recovering, and says he has no rec
objection of his throat-cuttng experience.
Mail Agent j. w. Snow, who was in
jured at the recent accident near East Wal
lingford, is not recovering as rapidly as his
friends had hoped he would. lie is at his
home in Somerville, Mass, confined TO his
bed and suffers considerable pain. He was
hurt worse than he thought at the time.
The State VS.. REV" Enos d. Hopkins
of st. Johnsbury, for forging a name on the
back of draft for S54l.10, was heard before
Justice ]. w. Lewis. The examination
commenced Monday and closed Wednes-
day afternoon. The accused was held TO
bail in the sum of $500, which was not fur
nished, and he is now in jail.
p. d. Ballou, mayor Of Burlington in
1S69-70, a member of the Legislature in
1872, an x-member of the board of alder
men, prominent Odd Fellow and a Ma
son of the SD degree, has just died at Dead
wood in the Black Hills.
The petition of the Central Vermont
railroad company, as trustees and receiv-
ers, for an order TO sell all the trust proper
ty of the Vermont Central aud Vermont
and Canada railroads, to pay the floating
debt Of about s., 100000, came up for hear
ing before Chancellor Royce at ST. Adams,
Thursday, but, after the reading of many
objections, the hearing was postponed till
the April term.
Two barns, the best in Hydepark, with
most of their contents, belonging to Nor
man S. Adams, droyer of Eden, were
burned, Sunday afternoon. Loss, 81 200.
The fire was set by John Mcdaniel Elan
ders, formerly of Hydepark. Adams saw
Flanders running out of his barn and
shouting: "Norm, Pve set your barn on
fire come and take out your horses" AS
Adams approached him, Flanders pre-
scented revolver TO Adams breast, and at
tempted to shoot him. Flanders delivered
himself up, aud says he meant to kill
Adams. No motive can be given for his
strange conduct. He was committed 10
Jail, Sunday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

The remains Of Mrs. Nellie Bascomb,
daughter of Col. Levi Green formerly Of
this place, were brought here for intermcnt
Thursday, Jan. Is. The funeral took place
at the residence of Mrs. d. NJ. Boyden, af-
ter which the body was deposited in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Monday evening, Jan. 20th, Messrs.
Mullin, Barrett, Fay, Holman and Holton
on the affirmative, Fitzgerald, L. J. Barber,
Martin, Robertson and Carroll en- the neg
alive, will discuss this resolution: "Ihat
science has done more for the development
of man morally and intellectually than
Christianity"
Considerable excitement prevailed here
last Friday forenoon, created by tue burst
ing of one of the feeding pipes in connec-
ton with the engines in Halle, Frost &
Co.'S factory. After long and tedious tri-
al the flames were extingushed from I'M
der the boilers by the Intervention Of the
fire department. No one save the engin-
eer vas injured, and lie but slightly, and
but little damage was the result. Work
was resumed Monday morning as usual.
Wednesday evening, Feb. 9TH, the very
attractive drama in four acts, entitled
Peep o. Day." will be presented at Amer
lean hall for Mr.. a. II. Mitchell's benefit,
under the direction and management of
Mr.. c. w. Henry, author of Smithers *
Co., &C., &c. The popular characters in
this piece will be personated by Mr.. A.
Hugbs, Mr.. G.. A. Wilbur, Miss Lillian
Rummell and others. Mr.. Mitchell has as
sisted in many theatrical entertainments
here, and most assuredly he is worthy of
this favor, and with this list of actors we
bespeak for him the liberal patronage
which he merits. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
Bellows Falls.

Skinner, Day & Co., merchants of
Keene, N. H., came to Bellows Falls two
weeks since with a portion of their stock
10 sell, claiming to wish TO reduce their
overstock, and advertising a ten days sale.
The merchants Of the place banded together
for the purpose OF testing the efficacy of
Vermont law regarding pedlers without a
license, and partial hearing was had Tues
day of last week. The fine is not less than
$500, nor more than $500. The defense is
that they intended permanent stay, which,
if ii can be proved, clears them. The final
result of the hearing was that the defend
ants were held in $500 each 10 appear in the
county court In April, charged with having
a store at Bellows Falls without a license,
bringing them under the pedlers' law.
They continue the business as before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

The fifth lecture OF the course will be
delivered by the Rev. J. G.. Hale OF Ches-
ter, VT, subject, "Womans Sphere"
About o'clock Saturday morning Mr..
Geo. w. Metcalf found his blacksmith shop
on fire. An eight inch sleeper and the ends
of the planks resting on it were burned,
making large hole in tho floor. The orr
gin OF the fire is unknown, as there had
been no work done in the shop since 3
O'Clock p. NJ, Friday. Mr.. Metcaf happily
succeeded in putting it ont
The Westminster Cornet Band, accom-
panied by about thirty ladies and gentle
men called upon Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Morse
at their residence on Wednesday evening.
Although the gathering was something of a
surprise, they were received cordially and
entertained bountifully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
Happy influence Of Great speclnc.

For the preservation or recovery Of health and
strength, the diet should be wholesome and nutri-
tious. When it happens that the Alimentary processes
are disturbed by improper half mAsticated food,
the best remedy for the evil results Of abusing the
digestive organs is Hostetters Stomach Bitters, a
most agreeable, prompt and gentle remedy for dys-
pepsia and for tho bilious and eyacuatye irregulari-
ties which result from It, The liver and bowels, in
common with the stomach, experience its benehcent
influences. The refuse of the system is carried of
through Its natural outlet healthy flow and secretion
of the bile is promoted, and powerful impetus is
given to assimilation in consequence Of its use. 1t
healthfully stimulates the bladder and kidneys when
they inactive, and by its tonic and regulating
ton fOrtthes the system against malaria.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
TOWnahentl.
BRATTLEDoRo AND WHITEHALL RAILROAD
AGAIN-THE BALL MOVING.

BRATTLEDoRo AND WHITEHALL RAILROAD
AGAIN-THE BALL MOVING.
"A meeting was held at Newfane on Sat-
urday, the 20lh, and at Townshend on the
22l inst. Both meetings were addressed
by Hon. i. d. Harris of Braltleboro. The
route was pointed out upon the engineers
map, the nature of the country through
which the road is surveyed, the large
amount of local freight now developed and
prospective that must pass over the road,
were stated with intelligent discrimination
and caudor, evincing careful examination
and reliable estimates. The feasibility of
the road was fully demonstrated. Its ad-
vantages to Whitehall and Brattleboro were
discussed, showing most conclusively the
surprising importance of the enterprise to
those villages; also its importance to all
the intervening towns, more especially to
those along the West River valley, where
nothing bu. a railroad can restore the
towns TO their former prosperity, and add
to their population and wealth, by insuring
remunerative labor in cheap transportation.
The meetings were well attended by atten-
tive listeners, who could not resist the ar
gumenls, founded upon indisputable facts,
in favor Of The road and the interest of the
towns to afford all possible aid in its con-
struction.
The late Teachers Institute, conducted
by superintendent Conant assisted by
Capt. Leavenwortb, was well attended by
teachers and citizens. Its influence must
be to lead teachers to secure better prep
aration for their vocation, and to lead the
people 10 demand that they shall do so.
Well qualified and successful teachers
should be employed at advanced pay. Su-
perintendents should be supported by pub
lie opinion in rejecting immature and I'M
qualified candidates, however small the
school or young the scholars may DO. The
easiest road to reform and improvement in
our common school, seems, TO your CORE
spondent at least to lie through the "town
system" so forcibly explained by superin-
tendent Conant. In the discussions of the
Institute the following gentlemen partici-
pated, viz. Hon. Ira X. Bstchelder, Revs.
Burnham, and Carpenter, and Messrs.
Ward and Boynton.
-One-tbird of the students al Leland and
Gray Seminary are in the classical depart
ment nearly one-half are studying book
keeping, for which superior advantages
are afforded. The prospects for the spring
term indicate a larger attendance than here
tofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
West TOwnshend.

There is quite an excitement here, as
in other places, about the anticipated Brat
tleboro and Whitehall railroad. The mat
ter is eagerly discussed at public places
and on The street and the people very
generally arc in favor Of the movement.
With tue privilege Of railroad and tele-
graph why may not our West river valley
furnish as pleasant and desirable homes as
can be found elsewhere?
There have been eighteen snow storms
the present winter, and a fall of five feet,
six inches Of snow, previous to Jan. l6sh.
The sight of team ahead strikes the be-
holder with awe, and turning out" is one
Of the things to be dreaded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

Mr.. j. II. Kidder has bought out the
interest which his iather-in law, Mr. Wild
er, owned in the Vermont House, and is
going to keep first. class hotel. Success
to him.
&C. NJ. Russell Il Co. are selling their
goods for the next sixty days at greatly re-
duced prices.
A meeting was held at the town hall
last Monday evening TO organize society
10 prevent cruelty TO animals, with Hon.
o. Il. Butterfield chairman, Mr.. j. II. Kid
der, secretary. A committee was appoint
ed to draft constitution and bylaws, and
adjourned one week.
There was quite large attendance at
the sugar festival at the Methodist yestry
last Tuesday evening.
The ladies of the Universallst society
will bold their annual fair and festival at
Kidder's hall on Thursday evening, Feb.
lst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
Newfane.

Hon. ID. D. Harris of Brattleboro will
address the citizens of this town upon the
Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad ques-
ton at Wiliamsville, Monday, Jan. 20, at
Z o'clock, p. NJ. Friends from Dover and
Marlboro are especially invited TO attend.
Union hall, Fayetteville, was well fill
ed on the oath inst, 10 listen 10 the remarks
of Mr.. w. S. Montgomery, on temperance.
Citizens of this place and vicinity will be
pleased TO learn that the committee have
engaged G. a. Downs, Esq, to deliver n
lecture on temperance, Wednesday even
ing, Jan. Slst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

perform escort duty during the entire cele-
bration, taking one day for grand review,
parade, addresses aud speeches. The Yer
mont Historical Society's day will proba-
bly, be Aug. 10. The special exercises will
relate TO the recognition of the year 1877 as
the one hundredth OF Vermonps existence
as an Independent State. The Grafton,
poem, the ceremony Of breaking ground
for the battle monument on the site Of the
old centennial storehouse, the objective
point of Burgoynes detachment under Col.
Baum, the banquet and illumination, will
occupy the entire day and evening of the
18th of August. One day will be taken for
a sham fight on the battle ground of a GEN.
fury ago, six miles distant, in which the
four cannon captured from the British will
be used. 1t Is expected that the Grand Ar
my of the Republic will decide 10 hold
their annual meeting there some time dur
ing the week. The fullest possible cOllec-
ton of relics of the Bennington battle and
those connected with early State events will
be on exhibition during the celebration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

BENNINGToN's CENTENNIAL.-Tbe Ben
nington Battle Monument Association met
in the court house Saturday morning, con-
tinuing in session through the day. The
association is now fully organized, but the
matter of building the monument will not
be considered until later in the year. Sec
ton six of their charter provides for the
formation by the association of a Stale CEN
tennial commission, whose duty is to take
charge of the celebration of six days or
more, beginning the week of the 18th Of
August. This is the work now engaging
their attention. The committee find that
circumstances have completely foreshad-
owed the probable programme, which will
be substantially as follows: Vermont Ed
itors' and Publishers Association occupy
one day with their annual reunion, 10
which other editors associations will be in
vited. Hon. L. p. Walton, Montpelier, de-
livers an address. The Soldiers Reunion
Society, Col. James II. Walbridge COM
mander, comprising all Vermonps soldiers
of the rebellion now living, hold biennial
three days encampment, one day of the
celebration being assigned to them exclu-
slvely. The military of the State have an
annual muster of eight days. The First
Regi ment, N. G. ", Col. Il. S. Peck, will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
II II H

(WHICH should have been done long before Now
w who broke st.? Why, MEDBERY h CO., of
course, at the CASH MARK EFT, Rythers Ar
chade where DO found the best meats in the city,
at the lowest prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
No Failure IA nown.

There is no case on record where DR.. Morriss Syr-
up Of Tar, Wild Cherry and HorehouLd has failed to
give satisfaction. On the Other hand, wherever it
has been used by our people, in colds coughs
asthma, bronchitis Group, vhoOpins cough and con-
they enthusiastic in its praise. Con-
ia lining no opium or other dangerous drug, II does
not conspate, and Is safe to administer In all cOnd
tions OF health. This il an important announcement
and the suffering are advised to heed 1t. Trial size,
lC cts. large sizes, 80 cts. and One Dollar. Sold by
/. n. THORN 4 co.
Also Agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm Syr-
up Worm Syrup, which is death to worms, pleas
ant to take, and requires no physic
Price rs cents. Try 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists,
Catarrh

Cannot be cured by snufis washes or local applicA-
tions. 1t is weakness OF the constitution, developing
Itself in the nasal organs FIRST, afterwards extending
to the throat and lungs, ending generally in Consump
ton, if not checked by proper remedies Pains in
head, back loins aud weakness Of Kidneys its at
tendant diseases More people have Catarrh than any
other disease II is easily cured. Thousands Of cases
some Of FORTY years standing, have been entirely
cured in New Hampshire the past three years, by the
Constitutional CafarTh REMEDY Certificates to back
the above, aud 4 treatise Catarrh in 32-page PAM
phlet sent free application to IAttehsld Co.,
prietors, Manchester, n. II. Send name on postal
card and it will cost only cent Price, 81 per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or DePresSIOn; weak
exhausted feeling energy courage; the result Of
Mental OvcrwOrk, IndIscretiOns or EX-
ceases, or some drain upon the system, is always
cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC
No. 2S. 1t tones up and invgorates the system, dis
pes the gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy-stops the drain and rejuvenates the en-
tire man Been used twenty years with perfect sue
by thousands. Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per
single VIAL $500 per package Of ve walls and s2OO
vial of powder. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address Humphreys Homeopathic Med
icIne Company, 662 Broadway, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
DEatta.

In BrattlebOro, Jan. %, Mrs Sarah E. Miles, aged
In Wilmington, Jan. 81, Mrs. Julia A. Harrington,
aged Ca
In Athens, Dec. II, Mrs. Ann W. Ball, aged GO.
In Grafton, Dec. II, Levi H. Rice, aged u.
In Jamaica, Jan. II, Mrs Lucy Skinner, aged 70.
Jan. q, Squire Kingsbury, aged 81.
In East weslmoreland Jan. IS, Nancy, wife Of DeA.
Jonathan Shelly, aged 49, Anna, widow Of Joshua
Hall, aged 95.
In walpole, Jan. IS, Reuben Simpson, aged IS.
In Hinsdae, N. H., Jan. 90 Viola, wife Of Lucius
stearns, aged 49, Jan. %, child Of Norman Knapp,
aged years.
In Greenfield, Mass. Jan. 20, Thomas Wait, aged o.
In Rockford, H., Dec. 20, Mrs. Eliza II. whitaker
aged o., daughter Of Thomas Read formerly Of New
fame, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26

Mr.. Editor II send you a list of the
weight of a few pigs, with the names of
their owners, that were killed last month
in school district No. Q. They were seven
and eight months old: Wlnslow Aliens
pig, weight 32G lbs. d. Eddy's, 3O7 lbs. ;
Chaplin Reeds, 1862 lbs. s. ID. Mays, 347
lbs; VIM. Bishops, 1876 lbs. d. Mays,
1856 lbs e. b. Reeds, 970 lbs. II. C. Har-
ris's, 3O2 lbs. j. G. Higglnss, az lbs. NJ.
j. Gleason's, 1872 lbs. Total weight of The
ten psgs, 1860 lbs. II any school district
can do better than this let us hear from
them. *.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-01-26
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Jan. %. Flour-Superhne Western
and State, IS 1906 90: choice do, 2Oa6 80; white
wheat Western extra 9Oa 0 90; patent Minnesota
double extra S5al0 IS. Wheat-No. Chicago 90 I;
No. Milwaukee AZ; white Michigan 65. Rye Ole
Barley zoe. Corn-steamer mixed 81 l-2c graded
mixed G1e; yellow Western CO. Oas-mi1e ed West
ern 42a55c; white Western 4eCa56. Pork-new mess
l775
CHICAGO, Jan. %. Wheat-No. 2 Chicago spring
3Oll 80 1-2 ON the spot No Chicago spring l6al7
Corn No. mixed 43a 44c. Oats-NO. 2, So $50. Rye
72c. Pork 10 50 on the spot. Lard 10 80.