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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

Joliet had a big scare last Saturday. A
well matured plot was discovered among the
prisoners in the penitentiary TO escape In u
body. The plan was to set the cooper shop
on fire in various places, and in the confusion
sure TO follow, the guard we're to be over.
powered and the prisoners make their escape
en- masse by the cas-, gate. Fortunately the
plot was discovered in time TO circumvent ii.
With 1900 such desperadoes suddenly turned
loose upon the city, Joliet doubtless for a
while would have had a merry tune of Il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

The Kendall County Agricultural Board
hold their next fair at Bristol, beginning
Sept. llth and continuing four days. The us
ual premiums, ranging from $40 to so cts
are offered for horses, caitie, sheep, swine
grain, vegetables, &c, winding up with pre-
miums of $50. $50, SIS and $40 for the larg'
est and best organized Sunday School, the
next best and so on. As the scholars, howev
er, are required TO pay Is cts. each for admis-
sicn to the fair grounds, tina, part Of the show
don't threaten to be very expensive, not al
least should a thousand or fflees hundred
children attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

The Sreator Monitor elects" 10 support
Mr.. Goodspeed for Judge, though 1t cannot
promise him heavy vote In that quarter.
The Princeton Tribune says ii is impossi.
bic to unite Bureau county on Mr.. Stipp, is
mad at La Sale county, and announces its
purpose to support Mr.. Goodspeed.
The Morris Reoraer repels the statemen,
OF the Slreator Monitor that Grundy county
will supper, Mr.. Goodspeed, and thinks 9th.
er candidates will have more than an equal
show with him there. The Rgormer mani.
tests a preference for Mr.. Jones.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

"Sorrer," says phonetic and plilosophic
genius, kills moar peple then green goosber-
is" Railroads kill fewer folks than vehicles.
In 1874 there were slain by locomotives in
England 1,249 persons, of whom 799 were
,respasslng on the track, while l,52s were run
over BY, or fatally injured while leaping from
carriages. Reduced to figures, taking the av-
ersge railroad journey at ten miles, If a trav-
eler should spend ten hours day on English
railroad tra,ss with an average hourly speed
of thirty miles. IL would be, 2149 years before
his turn 10 be killed came round.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21
France,

According to the best informed sources,
elections will be held Oh the 10th of Sept, and
second ballot On the 3Oth of the same month
The chamber will meet on the 9Th of October.
The list Of official candidates, settled after
difficulty, seems to com prise 230 Bonapartis;s,
11G Leglumis,s and III Orleanists
The W0ntteur asserts that the republicans
admit they are certain to lose fifty seats and
possibly more. Republicans have made no
such admissions publicly; on the contrary
they appear confident of gaining seats. The
Koaiteur in the same connection says: Intel
ligence reaching the committee of the Right
gives ground for the belief that conservative
gains will be very large.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21
Germany.

Owing 10 the continued importation OF
California beetles IN German harbors, ships
arriving from America are carefully inspect
ed Placards containing lfe-size portraits OF
the insect are distributed throughout the
county.
Gen. Grants reception in Germany seems
to he exceedingly hearty. He Is stopping az
the Hotel de Russle IN Frankfort. The l4th
he devoted to sight seeing, and at night visit
cd Homburg. On the 18th he attended BAN
quet at the Geological Gardens, which was
magnificent affair, closing with grand con-
cert. The Generals next movement, 1t is said,
will be upon Switzerland.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

Another ST. LOUIS Bank, the Butchers and
quite a business panic in the city. Like the
National State the old Missouri State Bank
which recently went under, the Butchers
and Drovers' Is the victim of too much real
estate, the fearful shrinkage Of which, IN the
last year or two, has driven not only numer.
Gus banks, but many insurance companies to
the wall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

The Ogle county grangers, not to be out
done by the Winnebago grangers, who invited
Gov Hampton to give them an Grafton a
their county fair, have invited ex-Gov. Cham
berlain and Dan. Voorhees, 10 address them a
their next county fair. Doubtless the pres
ence OF any one of these at county fair would
draw better than any number of the bes
short horn beeves or Berkshire hogs, but 4
hanging bee would beat them all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

Moses Rubstein was arrested at Sireator
last week for passing bogus coin, and finding
the proof against him conclusive, madea con.
fession duplicating man named Ecksrd, a,
fennepln, who was also arres,ed-being tax
Ell in the act Of coming bogus silver. Both
hate been committed for trial.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21

Indian slaughter at Montana n year ago, Us
well as those of Col. Keogh, Col. Cook, Capt.
Yates and Lieuts Smith, Calhoun, Crittcnden
and Reilly, who fell In the engagement have
been disin.erred and brought east by order OF
the government and will be re-inerred under
direction of their friends and relatives.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-07-21
gbsHris Grader.
ottawa, Ill.,, saturday, July 81. 1877.
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named, postage prepaid
The offer is open to old subscribers or new
at any post office IN the country:
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times SID
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
CHEAP! Cheaper! CHEAPEST!
Jusf received, Hamburg Edg-
fngs, froT1 sc. up, at
L. E5WEEAN's.

- Gov. Furnas on Monday treated
THE ADVERTISER 10 al assortment Of
his delicious plums, pTunes, grapes
and peaches. The Governor used 10
be a printer, snd knows how it is him
self. To this fact may be attributed
his great achievements in fruit grow
ing Thanks Governor for so remem-
bering your cid ADVERTISER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Miss Fannie Arnold will give an
other OF her favorite musical enter
tainments on Thursday evening, this
week. The bills and Programme in
dicate the style of the concert, and its
object, aud We only desire to call the
attention OF those who love to encour-
age the development o: home talent
to the fact, that this ''eo~iee musicale
will be principally by Miss AEaold's
pupils. from amongst whom some ex-
cellent singers are being developed.
The pupils viii be assisted by other
best singers, a good orchestra, and
nothing will be lacking to make The
occasion a fiTst-class entertainment.
It is due Miss Arnold and her ciasz,
that full house greet them.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
University o. SchEasza.

Opening OF Fall Term postponed
Until Tuesday Oct. .. By that time
the bn.lding viii DC thoroughly re-
paired and refitted.
instruction given in al the branch
es Of liberal education.
The University is furnished with
an ample library. al extensive cabi-
net, and the most approved aPpara-
tUs.
Tuition absolutely Jree 10 al
Incidental expenses 3 term
Board from $ 10 s. Week- stu
dents may board themselves at :
much less expense.
Catalogues sent oa application 70
L 5. FAIRFIELD.
ChsUgeiIOs
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
The bGBdSOD1eSt neck
IgenT, for Ladies and Gen
tJeDZeJ1, at McPbePSOn' s.

- Married, on Thursday evening,
August 3, by Rev. ROdabaugh, Mr.
Edward Benedict, foreman of the
Granger office, and Miss Mary Price,
Of this city.
We congratulate Edward and his
bride upon the happy union of their
destinies. May the sun Of their love
never set. The cake sent I'D was
abundant aud good for which Ed. anI
Mary, his bride have, the thanks Of
TIE ADVERTISER.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- The new school land record has
been received a. this Office. All per
sons knowing themselves 70 Be il
arrears for interest viii please come
forward and pay Up promptly. Is the
board OF land commissioners viii sGou
take STEPS TO recover possession OF al
lands that axe forfeited by law to the
Slase. :. 2. GILMORE,
&c. Treasurer.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
MAKING ROOM
For an immense fall stock a.
L. LOSEMAK'S.
-HAEDWARE; big stock, cheap,
by Stevenson & Cross.

- The Ksnesaw Times says a I5-C
kI'cs0 our game" etc, aud then refers
10 Us as having some corrupt dealings
with ''Boss Stout, " aud We therefore
say that Bro Williams, although =
pTofessed Christian and reioTmeE, viii
fully and msiicioasly lies when he
says he EaOGrs tEat We ever had any
thing 20 do with Stout directly or in
directly, O. that we have even I PEI
sonaI acquaintance with the man.
The 4saaes says I'VE KNOW" If the
editoF ks:otcs. he Is able 10 tell all
about 1t, and Until be does SO he must
stand branded by US as slandsFer and
liar. Now, "4Tof.", come 10 lime,
ard no evazions ard insinuetions, =
you aforementioned 20 doing. but tell
what you kRoIO without euuivocatiou
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

= Rev. -. 3. Lake, Of Watson, 30,
was il Brownville on Wednesday,
and enqOired as TO the welfare Of THE
ADVERTISER. He has been holding
S series of meetings st Phelps, with
good success, and Is now masking an
effort 10 build q =, 900 church at that
rlsee
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
HannafOTd

IS now receiving his new stock OF
furniture. Call and see his fine par
Ior sets, his sofas. lounges, extension
tables, and fine bedsteads, mattresses,
&c. Times are getting better. and
Hannaford is receiving for his fall
trade the best stock and variety Of
furniture ever brought % BroHrvlIIe.
Bed rock" prices.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Oar County Fair VIII DC held on
" Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
19, 20 and q of September. Let eve
-yboiy get ready AM 0e AZ The Fair,
and have on exhibition such produce,
grains, Tabrics, handicrafs, etc, Is
are worth showing. and 10 be worth
showing they &C net need be the best
Of their Kind ever exhibited. Every
body has somathing they believe 70
be pretty, Or good, or useiul, or in
some way to possess merit. Ali such
should be brought 10 the fair. We
want to report the beft fair Nemahs
county eves had and the best can be
had IL the people generally take hold
and help. The officers are doing their
duties, and leaving nothing uudone
that may contribute TO a successful
result.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

We learn from the Nebraska City
Ne,rs that J. Sterling Morton had 6
hog die lately. and upon being cut
open the stomach vas found full CT
worms. Shortly preceding death the
hog was taken wish a violent cough
ing, and it is supposed that this was
produced by the WORMS crawling INTO
the throat OF the animal II was found
upon trial, that charcoal saturated
with coal oil. fed 10 the other hogs
who were troubled with the same dis
ease, produced immediate relief and
that the animals devoured this nedi-
cine most eagerly. This coughing
disease has troubled agrest many hogs
u this vicinity and we would advise
or farmers TO give this remedy tEia,
before they sustain any more losses.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

r. J. Garrett, who has been
teaching school for several years In
the western part IF the county, and
made himself Z host OF warm friends,
called Tuesday and ordered TIE AD-
FERTIsER sent 10 him at Phelps, Mo,
near which place lie has engaged TO
take charge of q school
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

F. N. King and +. G.. Ferguson
have purchased the right to manufae-
ture and sell, in Nemaha county, the
Mayer feed cooker. This Is 2 new
enterprise for Brovnviue, and We
hope they viii succeed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
John Deere's Sulkey Plovs COM
ing for Stevenson x Cross.

sIr. Albert Smith and wife re-
turned from TecUmseh last week. Al
bert wss gone il search Of health, snd
we are truly glad that be found It, and
is apparently restored to his usual Wig
or. He hunted and fished, and spent
his time in such active pIessurable
OHt-dooF exercise, and now reaps the
benefit His old friends ard patrons
are pleased 10 find him once more ia
his shop, plying his tonsoTial arts,
without a superior, and with but few
eQuals.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Our old friend of many years, Mr..
William Burns. who Resides Just over
the line, in Richardson county, and
who has been subscriber to THE AD-
vERTIsEzs nearly from its beginning.
was in the city last week, and called
and subscribed for another copy Of our
paper, to De cent 10 friend in Penn
sylvania. Or ali his neighboring pa
pers, he preferred THE ADVERTISER,
through which to give q friend news
of Southern Nebraska and the State.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

. - The strike is over, peace restored, e,
and those Davis Sewing Machines
have come that so many people have
been wanting tosee before they bought
any other. Call AZ 3. G.. White
more's, Main street. BrownyllIe, and
he viii be pleased to show them
whether you purchase or not.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Prof Aughey recently delivered
lecture IN Eiobrara " hen refer
ring to the soil Of Nebraska he said !:
"The soil Of Nebraska has been G
matter OF q great deal Of Interest.
Chemical analysis shows that this soil
IS equal to any In the world. Since I
became acquainted with the quality OF
this soil, never lost confidence IL
this state, Notwithstanding the raw
ages o. ggasshoppeIs- We have here
natural resources sufficient to support
a denser population than is now found
in any state Of the union"
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Elsewhere in this issue We give
the report OF an interview" OF Sena-
tor Paddock by the New York Com
HleTcidJ Bulletin. The Bulletin edi-
toTaIIy referring to this conversation
with our esteemed Nebraska Senator,
says
There is at least one State in the
union, happily. where croakers and
0roaking are unknown. We mean
Nebraska. We let one of its Senators,
Mr.. Paddock, describe its business
prospects anu its rapidly increasing
agricultural and mineral wealth in
his own way IL another part of the
Bulletin. Horace Greeley's advice TO
hts youug man out of employment,
ia the presence of such testimony as
this, acquires fresh force. TO all such
lie Il said again and again, "Go West, -"
and especially DO not forget Nebras-
ka.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
No. 1 Troupe, LeaTitt'S Swiss Bell
Ringers,

VIII give a concert az Mcpherson
Hall next Friday evening. This
troupe appeared in this plsee nearly
four years ago. They still retain the
merry Austins as character artists,
who will appear in character sketches
and farces. Band plays front OF nall
at 2. H., concert al S. Admission
81 cts, children - cts, reserved sea
30 cts, for sale b. u II Doleu on day
of entertainment.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Mr.. 8. W. Avery, advance agent
for the Leavitt Bell Ringers. was in
town Tuesday and Wednesday adveT-
tising that compsny for Frinay night.
Mr.. Avery is . gentlemen with whom
il is g pleasure to do business.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Ii @. Lockwood, athts steam re-
pair and wagon chop, has everything
needed n the construction or repair
Of light or heavy wagons, bug
gies. or farm machinery OF any kind,
either in :-on or Eood.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

i Mr.. Guild Is the Grand Worthy
Counselor OF the Independent OEder
OF Good Templars of Nebraska. He
lectures at the Court House this
Wednesday evening.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

d. T. Smith, Chas. Body, f. NJ.
Iippitt, and Thos. Richards, attended
The musical convention at Salem last
week, and express themselves as bay-
ing had q nice time.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- On Monday evening We had the
pleasure of taking a moonlight ride
and visiting Nemaha City Lodge ..
rs. We found the hall crowded IS
usual with good looking young ladies'.
GnG gentlemen, aud an occasional
matron and gray beard, all harmon
ious-pushing in the same direction
the great and continuously augment
ing temperance ball. During the
evening we were pleased to witness
one initiation. Mr. John Cooper took
the obligation and was Instructed in
the mysteries OF the order. The cere-
nony was admirably conducted by
Miss Lizzie ScoviIi, the Worthy Chief,
who makes an excellent officer, pre-
siding with grace and dignity, Gnd
displaying executive ability not often
found in young ladies'. Under her f1s-
tering care the lodge will I'll the
standard OF usefulness and interest.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Capt. 3. N. Bailey has finally
purchased some lots Of Homer John
son or Main street, and ere snow flies
will have erected a splendid brick yes
idauce.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Recently some very fattering in
dieations Of coal were discovered on
the farm of J. P. Crother, few miles
west of AsPinwall. The intention is
to test whether these signs prove true
or false.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- The LITTLE G-otc, is the name of
q new paper recently started IN Falls
City by Ed Howe. It j. small but
neatly printed and full OF life and 10
cal news. Falls City now has only
four papers-tha.'s all.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Mr.. Wm. Rossell will please &C
eept our thanks for forty pound wa
termelon as ripe and good as we ever
saw, and also lot OF delicious peach
es, all Mr.. Rs own production.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- The Leavitt Bell Ringers will be
here on Friday evening. Our citi-
zaGs are acquainted with The merits
of This troupe, as it has been here
twice before. and will give a good au-
dience.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
MAKING ROOM
For an ElEIIn ease fail stock At
&. HANS.

Mrs. G W. Fairbrother, y. vent
down to ST. Joe on Saturday lest, for
"a two or three weeks visit With her
mother and sisters OF that city. May
she have pleasant time.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Sam. Bennett. Sr.. has purchased
The Webber interest in the Bennett
mill at Nemahs City, and has secured
the services Of Henry ShifTer as mil
Ter, said 70 be the best in the west.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- L. Balm authorizes Stevenson <
Cross 10 put up $4,000 on the light
draft of the Balm wagon against any
wagon manufactured in the United
States.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
: Mr- Edw,ra cro.hsr. Of

Mr. Edward Cr0ther, OF --
New jersey is now at Nemaha City
visiting his brother. The EsgGire, and
other friends and relations. He vii
proceed TO Red Cloud within 4 few
days, where he owns isree bodies OF
lan6, and where re intends tcremove
:. 10 distant day. We were much
pleased 20 meet Mr.. c. ia the lodge
-oom on Monday evening.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Wagons, SO, spring wagons. $40,
iron, 81 rates; files, mslleables, harrow
teeth, wagon and carriage wood work,
cheaper than the cheapest, at Lock
wood s.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Has Fresh Drugs, Wal Paper,
School and Blank Books, Bird Cages,
Paints, Glass, Oils, etc. at lower pr
ees than any house in Brown7ille.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

We have been promised a box of
cigars i We wouldn't say anything
about Ii just yet-not until after the
contamination OF the happy event.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

= Ar. and Mrs. Albert Smith who
have for several weeks been rough
ing IT. out on ljIe Little Blue, return
ed home on Wednesday last. We are
glad to see Albert looking so well.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Judge Wheeler, the king of
bridge builders in the west, has large
iOree OF hands employed IN framing
bridges on the circus grounds below
town.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

We had hesvy rain and thunder
IN this locality on last Saturday morn
ing.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

The Presbyterian Socia5Ie, an
ROuneed 70 take piacsthis Thursday
evening, has been postponed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Sheriff Plasters, accom- panied by
John Brannegar lcrszy john, paid 4
visit to the insane asylum st Lincoln
last week. The Sheriff returned
hlOne.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Girl wanted to do general hoBse-
work. Wages liberal. Apply at the
house OF D. o. Cross, or at store OF
Stevenson & CToss.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

The young gentleman whose POI
etical effusions are mot mach better
than Shakspeare's," was in town
Tuesday.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

The Beatrice Touring mill was
destroyed By fire on the night of the
18th inst. The Express says the orf-
gin of the fire is Z mystery.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

FL. Burcnes, Brownyiile, Neb., is
soliciting for orders for any and every
thing in Nursery Iine-FTuit Trees,
Small Fruits, Grape Vines. Roses,
FIowering Shrubs. DC. He VIII
guarantee everything sold by him 10
be IS represented. IVA
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

: Mr.. H. I. Bryant called Tuesday
to change the address of his paper to
Peru, where he is attending the State
Normal School.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Platform and Three-Spring Wag-
ons-none TO compare with them in
price, style and finish, by Stevenson
& Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Flour, Meal. Feed. Corn, Graham
Flour, &c, ~ HUddaTt's family gro
Gerry and provision store.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

IF you want q new Howe or
White sewing machine cheap for cash
call on :. Seemsn at SHUTS jewelry
store.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

= DR.. Mcpherson started Saturday
morning for 3 short business trip to
Kearney and the Republican valley.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
Buy Eour Cook Stoves
nf Thomas Richards.
III. G. LETT

Has just received new lot Of fine
Coffee, consisting Of Costa Rica, La
gueuyTa, and Old Government Jaws,
at low prices.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30
Authorized Aeents.

TrT-s Bios are our authorized agents al Nen1a-
IA CITY receive and receipt for monies due Is
THOMAS R-RREss Is Cur authorized agent ir Glen
F.ocx precinct % receive and receipt Tor monies
due Us on s-bsCrfpti0n-
L R-rrFR. a. 81 Der0fn. IS or authorized a-eTt
z-tIat place. TO receive subscriptions and A-vef
rising. anG % collect snc receipt for monies dEe
TEE ADvEEI ESER-
yorx ( Mrsr~K Is oCr gathoriZed agent 81 Asplh-
wall % receive subscription and advertising snc
--auec- and receipt fo- monies due rs
FaTRBROTHER & HACEER,
Publishers Advertiser.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Ladies and gentlemen are invited
to 3 free lecture at the Court House
this ednssday) evening.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Mr.. Gilmore, the County Treas
urer, has card in this paper for the
attention ofowners OF school land.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

= Lard, Lubricating. and all other
kinds OF oils, at NickeIl's drug store.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

TIN SHOP; repairing and job
work done promptly, by Stevenson &
Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

There are no dTOnes in Brown
vile. Everybody finds plenty Of
work at good wages.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Geo. Armstrong is running n
meat wagon to Nemaha City, Aspin-
wall, returning by way Of Benefits
mill.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- Resseque, Of Peru, shipped
nice lot Of hogs from this place Friday
morning last.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

- The road has been repaired and
the cars rolled up 10 the depot again
on Tuesday evening.
Nebraska advertiser., 1877-08-30

Extra copies Of TIE ADVERTISER
for sale By A. W. Nickel, druggist
bookseller and stationer.