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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29
GEORGE M. LELAND.

WUNtfr N tNNNCrFV
MA Sff;R'S SA IE.-NOtirc Is hereby given that
wi oy virtue Of decree made and entered of record by
the Circuit Court of Ia Sale county state OF Illinois, nj the
June term Of said court 1874 In certain cause then
pending In said court the chance side thereof wherein
Benjamin Covcl was complainant and Benjamin f. Shotwell
defendant shall on Tuesday the second day of Oco.
Der 1871 at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon OF
said day offer sale the sOu door of the County Court
House. in Ottawa In said county ut public auction and VIII
then sell to the highest bidder the following described pro
perry being the ordered by said decree tn be Sold that
IL say: The north half Of the cas quarter the south
half the north easuartc and the south half OF the south
half northwest quarter and the north half of the
north half of the northwest quarter OF the northwest quar-
Of section hirtytuo in township hrythree north OF
i've ea OF the third principal meridian in the county
Of La Sale and state of Illinois. - - -
TERMS tOF SALR.-Cash. George NJ Leland,
Dated Sept S, 1871 Master In Chancery
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BUSHNELL, GILMAN & COOK,

attorneys al Lar.
GUARDIANS SALE-StJ,e Of IiNn0iS, La Sale Co.'S
By virtue ecrcta order Of the Circuit Court of said
County entered at the June term of said Court D. 1871
the application of Benjamin Pickett Guardian of Robert H.
Pickett minor 10 sell the following described real estate
belonging said minor situate In the County of aSae and
go in township number thrtythree tSD north, range num-
Der I'VE go east Of the third principal meridian in the Coun
~ of La Sale and State of Illinois, known Lot number
eight Is and described follows. 10 wit Beginning AT
point twenty-five @ chains and siXtysN (Gdl links west Of
the center OF said section six t6) and running thence north
twenty-five hundred and ten tj0) links thence west three
hundred and seventy 31 links thence south twenty
five hundred and ten 250 nk thence east three hundred
and seventy 3) links ~ the place of beginning
tanning nine and ortysiX % iGOl one hundreds acres
snail on the sixth % day of October p 1871 at The hour
Off O'Clock sell all 'c interest Of said minor in ana to-
the said real estate ut the south door Of the Court House In
the city of Ottara in said La sale County
Terms of Sale follows: Cash. to he paid upon the ap
prova by said Court Of the report II sale.
BENJAMIN PICKETT
Guardian for Rohprt u. Pickett, u Minor.
BUSHNELL. GILMAN Cook. SO!icihFs. Scpts-tw.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

JUVENILE IIUMoRs.-A teacher Off Sunday
school in the interior of New York was I'M
pressing lesson in connection with the death
of one of their number She told them that
little Amy was now saint in heaven. Where
upon one of the girls spoke mp and said, "She
will get plenty of preserves there" Astonish-
ed to hear her make such a strange statement,
the teacher questioned her TO ascertain what
could have put the idea in her mind 1t was
finally traced to the following question and
answer in the catechism:
"Question Why ought the saints TO love
iod?"
"AaSrer Because he makes, preserves, and
<opns them ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29
BUDGET OF FUN.

An unfortunate young lawyer was head over
heels in love with beautiful girl, and was
about to he married to her. On the eve OF the
wedding day he was called in to defend an aw-
full mscreant-a man of thirty who had pol
soned his mother and father. The case seem.
ed lost one, and when the prosecution had
closed he was about giving up the struggle
without an effort. Suddenly he perceives in
the extremity of the court room his beloved
and her parents, who had come to see what
kind of stuff he was made of. The presence of
the one he worships changes the train of
thought. He feels that he must make show
of talent and beginning his argument, rises
TO the highest flight of eloquence In word
he succeeded in showing that the criminal is
an upright, virtuous and much-abused man,
and obtains his acquittal. In the evening the
lawyer, with triumphant air. calls at the house
of his future fatherin-law, expecting that his
success will insure him warm reception. To
his surprise, he finds the young girl cold and
her parents much embarrassed. He asks what
this sort of reception means. my friend"
said he whom the young man had already be-
gun to call father-in-law. 81 must tell YOU
my daughter loves another" another! Who
is the MANI" THE good and virtuous man
whom you to-day, by your eloquence, restored
to society,"" replies the father.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

The city chap had been out of town shoot
ng his gun at u mark when he suddenly turn
I'd and asked an old farmer standing near:
whats the law about shooting prairie
chickens in these parts when can | kill
hem?"
Never" was the old mans quiet response
"Never?' shouted the genteel gunner
"Never"-again replied the ancient plow-
logger! And then, looking from the mark on
he fence to the would-be sportsman, he con
|inued: That is, if We don't learn to shoot
,ettern We do now, boyw-Chicdgo Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

At dinner of provincial law society once,
he president called upon the senior solicitor
present to give as II toast the person whom he
Considered the best friend of the profession.
Then" responded the sly old fox, III give
gu the man who makes his own WILL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

She was ironing, when her sister came in
with the news that an uncle was dead. Dead"
she gasped, nearly dropping the iron from her
hand Her face was very pale, as was that OF
her sister, as they both stood there, looking at
each other with that awe-struck expression
which death leaves upon the face OF the liv-
ing. "Deadw she repeated in talterng
voice. 1T doesn't seem possible. 1t $50 sud
den, so unexpected, so dreadful, that | can
scarcely realize it. What are you going to
wear 81 1abury Ne,cs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

johnny lost his knife. After searching in
ne pocket and another until he had been
lrough all, without success, he exclaimed :
oh dear! | wish had another pocket 1t
hight be in that"-Por Chester Journal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

MO- ~ ShLE-By virtue of the power In vest
1I eii JroysOns OF certain mortgage deed. dated
December IT, .ty rst 1879 made by Edwin 4. VIII
ams bachelor and fled for record in the recorders Office
Of La Sale County and State Of Illinois and recorded In book
$50 of records page no. by which he did convey
MORTGAGE the following described property viz Lot
Der three so in block number twenty mine 9 In the town
ofSreator now village az the same plotted and recorded
in the records of said county situated in the County OF La
Sale In the state of Illinois to secure 10 me the payment of
his two prossory notes OF even date with said mortgage
deed one for tho principal of our hundred and thirty
dollars and ninetySevcn cents payable January % 1876
with 10 interest the other the ofeh
hundred dollars payable year after date without
interest but II paid when due then and thereafter pay
at the rate Of twenty per cent. nterect per annnn
And whereas default has been made in the payment of
of the principal of the second note and interest from
June 2ls 1915 and whereas there will be due In principal
and interest the day Of sale hereinafter stated the
Of aeen hundred and ninetysix dollars and twenty-five
cent?.
Now therefore public notice. hereby given that in urs-
ancc OF the provisions of said mortgage VIM = ncksV
the mortgage WILL Monday October Sth A. D. 1871 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of that day at the south door OF the
Court House Of La Sale County Illinois, at Ottwa IN sd
County and State sell public vendue O the highest bidder
for cash. the premises above and In said mortgage described
and all right and equity Of redemption OF TIE said Edwin f.
Williams his heirs assigns therein for the purpose of
ing the amount of principal and interest due said note and
all the costs and expenses provided for in said mortgage
Upon such sale being made will. mOrtgagCe and rs
attorney In fact OSah ortgngor execute ard deliver 10 the
purchaser good and sufficient deed fconyeyance Of all the
right, title and interest Of the said mortgagor.
WILLIAM ). JACKSON, IHorfgdges.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

links, the Hastings milkman, one morning
forgot to water his milk. In the hall OF the
first customer in his round the sad omission
flashed upon Jinks's wounded feelings. A
large tub of fine clear water stood on the floor
by his side, no eyes were upon him, and thrice
did links dilute his milk with large measure
filled from the tub before the maid brought up
the Jugs. Jinks served her, and went on.
While he was believing down the next area,
his first customers footman beckoned to him
from the door, ,Jinks returned and was imme-
diately ushered into the library. There sat my
lord, who had Just tasted the milk. "Jinks,"
said his lordship. my lord" replied Jinks.
"Jinks," continued his lordship, Il should
feel particularly obliged if you would hence
forth bring me the milk and water separately,
and allow me the favor of mixing them my
self "Well, my lord it's useless to deny the
thing, for suppose your lordship watched me
while" No" interrupted the nobleman,
1.-The fact is that'my children battle at home,
links, and the tub In the hall was full of sea
WATER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

\ Boston dealer in weathcrcocks has amass-
j fortune. Who says nothing has been
lade in vane?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

If lady gives gentleman the mitten the
rccCcding may lie regarded as a slsght-ot-
and performance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

Give the tramps no quarter-Ne,c York
Fcrdld. We don't We seldom give them
yer 5cents-NoIFis'gra Hcruid
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

4 conscience void of oiiense is a good thing,
|lt farm void OF fence is quite another
batter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

A pupil in an English school was asked in
an examination paper, "Why is the tropic of
Cancer so called, and why is it situated TWEEN
ty-thrce and half degrees from the equator?'
The answer, constructed on a basis of the pur-
est logic, was: 1.-THE tropic of Cancer is so
called from Latin word, cancer, meaning
a crab, because there are a great many crabs in
that portion of the globe; and it is situated
twenty-three and IA half degrees from the equa-
tor because there are more crabs there than
any where else" Another pupil, asked to de-
fine the word "buttress," wrote out its mean
ing, "a female who makes butter"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

In Carlsbad, Bohemia, is a restaurant keep
en- who, when he finds any distinguished per
son dining at his establishment, presents HIM
self in dress coat, with many bows, and asks
the honor of an autograph, Rothschild, the
banker, signed himself simply, "R de Paris
Oppenheim, II rich banker OF Cologne, was
subsequently appealed to. He looked at the
list and asked who "R de Paris" was. That"
said the restaurant man with pride lis the
Baron Rothschild of Paris" "Ah:" said OPP
penhem, what Rothschild did, can do, 'and
signed himself go. de Cologne"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-09-29

\ healing medium coGler.
4 home ruler-The kitchen poker.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19
NEW Vi MAGAXINES,
ATLANTIC.

The Atlantic tor January has poem
by Longfellow, narrating the Turkish
legend Of "Ehe Leap Of Raushan Beg;'
and one by Whittier, entitled "The
Seeking Of the WATERFALL" Edward IL.
Knight has the ninth paper OF his series
on "Crude and Curious Inventions at
the Centennial Exhibition" Marx
Twain continues his "Rsmbltng Notes
OF an Idle Excursion," relating see nes
and incidents of visit to the Bermu-
dasy Charles Dudley Warner tells of
some OF his recent adventures in the
Adirondacks. Henry James, jr., con
tributes an interesting account OF ga
Little Tour in France" "Ditmold,"
part second, is clever piece of fiction,
by W. Ii. Bishop, and "The Gentle Fire
eater" by Clarence Gordon, is por-
tralture Of certain peculiar man
Iuers and customs in vogue at
the South in ante bellum times. "An
| Open Letter from New York." by Ray
mOnd Westbrook, is descriptive of life
and character III that CITY, with an en-
| PERTAINING amount Of art gossip. W. d.
HowelIs has Il blographlcalsEe Of the
great historian, Edward Gibbon. "My
| AViary" is a Characteristic poem by OIL
yer Wendell Holmes. "The Result in
| South Carolina" is n continuation OF the
| papers, by native South Carotinian,
| founded upon personal experience ana
| observation Of the political and social
conuiLlon of the peoplH o, thai troubled
| State. Mars as u n NeigAbOr," by Ar
| thur Sealle, conveys much interesting
information regarding the newly dis
covered satellites OF That planet. "Ihe
| A. tnnt,,hutnr.5 l,tD ~ nOnllnnpS tn bp An
| attractive feature.
HARPER's MAGAZINE Fur JANUARY.
| Harper's opens the new year with a
most attractive number. "The Hot
Springs Of Arkansas" are described in a
lengthy paper, with some twenty-four OF
five splendid illustrations. son the
Welsh Border" is an interesting article
descriptive of the picturesque scenery,
and some famous localities IN Wales OIL
the confines Of England, including the
town of Monmouth, with sketches ol
character and manners and customs Of
the people, and is also splendldly Illus
trated. "a Glimpse of Prague" is an
other illustrated paper, showing the an
cient metropolis OF Bohemia as IL ap
peared to the eyes of an American lady
pcrsopai incidents, historical remlnis
cences, &c. "Life on adway" gives the
reader a view Of many of the most con
spicuous features, scenes and custom;
to be observed on that great thorough
iare, with dozen or more characteristic
Dictures, Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont
concludes her very interesting series
: entitled "a Year of American Travel!
The historical sketch Of a Russo Turkisl
war, A. d. 1889, will be read witt
espe cial Interest at the present juncturt
OF events in the East. "How Barry
Become Hero;" "Within Year." and
"Sappho," the latter illustrated, are al
stories OF the usual merit; and there are
seven more chapters OF the serial "Ds
Capo." DR.. Drapers papers on "P0pu-
lar Exposition OF some Scientific Exper'
iments" are concluded in this number
"Old Man Gram" Is an illustrated posm
such as Will linger long in the memory
,ktha RAIDER HEhristmaS In VeniUe'
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

THE recently found petritied man Of
Colorado is the last feather that breaks
down all previous tradition as to the
worlds age. The Chicago 1nter-Ocean
gives its readers an engraving OF this
now discovery, copied from photo.
graph, together with scientific history
Of the ancient corpus by Judge E. Il.
Page. Judge Page is of Iowa, and is a
scientist, belonging to the same class Of
scientists with the blue-bottIed fly, that
investigates q dead horse in August.
Judge Page gives it as his unqualified
opinion that this man was a living, moV-
ing man at least one million years ago!
and as he has an elongation of the yer
zebra In the nature OF a caudal append
age 1--WE mean the petrtied man and not
Judge Page), the supposed age looks
reasonable. He is seven feet, five and
one.quarter inches long, and weighs in
his crystalized state about five hundred
and sixty pounds, OF the Aztec finish
about the head, long arms like chin.
panzee, and feet as large as plantation
darkey. Barnum has employed an emi-
nent professor to Investigate the sub
ject, who pronounees it no case of 'Car.
diff Giant" or misplaced confidence.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

The rapidly and certainty with which
DR.. Morris Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry
and Horehound cures diseases OF tue
respiratory organs and It's reliability
as IA remedy for consumption long ago
secured for it foremost rank among
he medicines of its class. 1T is, in fact,
TIE recognized specific for throat anu
bronchial disorders. 1t promptly checks
a cough, no matter Of how long stand
ing, and affords great relief in cases of
asthma. 1t should not be mistaken for
mere palIiatlon, since it not only af-
.ords Immediate relief, but also removes
all traces of tne malady. 1t is a spe-
cifc Tor Group. Trial siz4 1Oc. Large
size SOC and 81.
john Keeshan, Sixth and Walnut SITS.
j. D. Wells, Fourth street and Centra,
avenue; Ii. +. Reum, Fifth and Broad
way. Also A gents for Prof. Parker's
Pleasant Worm Syrup, which never
Ialls. Pleasant to take, and requires no
physic. Price 25c.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

liant light of grand temple dedicated TO
Music and Art, or strollng in tessel-
ated halls, among flowers and tropical
plants, witnessing the ins ,ructiVe work.
manship of cunning inventors and
skill ed artisans and realizing and en-
jpying all that is possible Of human ell
teIprlse and genius so near their own
esldes-NithOut going to "Iurup."
We trust that for very many years this
man may live to enjoy, reaectiYCly, the
great pleasure he is preparing for the
people OF Cincinnati and its surround
ings. There are many other men OF as
abundant means in the country, and
perhaps possessing as charitable inien-
tions toward the public, but the ruling
passion of mankind seems to be to part
with nothing of this worlds goods until
the verge of the inGX0rable grave is
reached-beyond which no man can car
ry his worldly gear, whether 1t be In
bulk or bonds, with the coupons at
tached or in postal orders, good at sight
or foreign bills of exchange drawn or
accepted by ROthscnild or Barring,
so that but very few OF the rich care to
live to see the good work their wealth
can be made to do when expended b.
the skitllul and careful hand that aceu-
mulated it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

ga CITY that has been made a market
for the sale Of nearly four hundred
thousand hogs and nearly three hun.
dred thousand head Of cattle since the
first OF the present month, must be a
terminal point presenting unprecedent
ed advantages TOR shippers" says the
Chicago Inter-Ocean. Conceded with
out argument. Chicago has been the
stterminal point" for more shippers
insurance companies, capitalists,
National Banks, private regulations
and other portable property, than any
other city of Its age, the world eveI
saw. No wonder her people are proud
and lifted up, as it were, and carry
their noses high in the odoriferous at
mosphere that surrounds them.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

II seems Gov. Bishop proposes to re-
tees of the Southern Road whilst exer-
cising the functions Of the Chief EXecG.
Tive of the State. Without regard TO the
propriety or improperly OF this course,
either in party or public sense, it is
not justified or permitted by the Consul
tuition.
That instrument says: "No member
OF Congress or other person holding OF.
fee under authority Of this State or of
The United States, shall execute the
office OF Governor"
The Trustees of the Cincinnati South.
ern are the creatures of the State, and
an incumbent of that Office is one hold
ing "under authority OF the State"
The bill creating the Southern Rail-
road and the office of Trustee is special
act of the law-making branch of the
State. The trusteeship is not an office
composed of the corporation, as Boards
Of Directors are chosen, but it is an
office created by the State, the manner
of executing it prescribed by the State
, and the incumbent becomes one "ho.d
| lug Office under authority Of the State.'
Not only does such course contra
vene the letter Of the Constitution, but
also its spirit, that spirit being that n(
public officer OF the State governmen
shall hold more than one office 0
emolument at the same time. 1t like
| wise contrayenes another fundamental
doctrine, that the exercise Of the func.
tions Of one office should not influenct
the exercise of the functions oil anOtneI
office, wnen both offices derive their eX
istence from the same source.
1t is plain proposition then, Cover
nor Bishop must resign his Office 0
Trustee, before he can execute the Office
OF Governor, or by contrary course
openly violate the Constitution.
| We know the spirit OF the age is t.
hold fast 10 that which is good, whether
you first prove all things or not, ant
this practice is wInKed at, but the higl
office OF Governor should set pure ex
ample.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

1T will be seen by communication
from Mr.. Springer to the President OF
the Board Of Cincinnati Exposition
Commissioners published in the STAR
last Saturday, that that gentleman OBJ
stinately persists in his efforts to secure
ture and amusement on the continent.
He renews his offered donation oil
0,000 towards erecting supplemental
buildings to the now nearly completed
Music Hall. The two and half years
neglect to accept this offer In no wise
iFri tates the kindly old gentleman Into 8
withdrawal of the offer or disturbs the
gentle stream OF his benevolence. He
intimates his purpose to let this otfeI
stand good until January 1, 1879, when
II it Is not accepted by a compliance
with the terms on which it Is made, il
will be withdrawn, never to be renewed
There is no ostentation or pretense il
the straightforward manner Mr.. Spring.
er proposes to give his money towards
VCAy 6lO"s PuDhiN PLONChlSbb
He evidently cares less for post-morteu
fame than for the pleasure of seeing il
his own lifetime the good that can b,
done with his abundant wealth; ant
probably realizes the fact that beQuest
to take effect atter.the death of the give
rest long aud lovingly in the hands o
trustees or executors, and tinally fin
their permanent harbor in the breeche
pockets Of industrious and skilltul at
torneys. Mr.. S. seems intent on doin
q few grand things for his fellow citi
zens, that he may see those same fellow
ciLizens OF all Glasses enjoy his munifi
cent gifts-that he may see the youn
and old, the rich and poor, the learne'
and unlettersd, alike sittingin the brill
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19

THE New York Times is coming TO
cal situation in the Republican party
caused by Mr.. Conkling's differences
with the President, than it did a few
days since. 1t now appears to think
that it is quite probable that the Presi.
dent represents larger portion OF the
party than MIR. Conkling does, and dis
cusses the subject from that slaut.
point, which seems to be a very sensi
Bile thing to do for strictly party
paper.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-19
Safe and Sure.

Mr.. II. R. STEVENS: In 1872 your Vegetine
was recommended to me, and yielding TO the
At the time | was suffering from general de-
Dility and nervous prostratlOn, superinduced
by OvcrwOrk and irregular habits. Its Won
derful streng gthenlng and curative properties
seemed to Affect my deblltated system from
he ii st dose, and under its persistent use 1
rapidly recovered, gaining more than usual
heaL Lh and good feeling. Since then | have
not hesitated to give Ncgetlne my most un-
qualified indoors ment as being a safe, sure
and powerful agent in promoting health and
restoring the wasted system TO now life and
energy. Ycgetine IS the only medicine | use,
and as long as live | never expect tO find Il
better. Yours truly,
w. III. CLARK,
100 Monterey street, Ailegheny, Pa.