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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09
II and - La Sale sire

There seems to hc an exceptional and abnor
nal state of dcadncos-so to speak-on the sub
jcct of temperance in Ottawa, considering I'll,
Lively interest in the cause and the Roadway it i:
making in the cities and villages all around us
StreatOr within week or two has been all "tort
up" on the subject, Wcnona, Aurora, Joliet dc.
have had their reyivals, and even La Sale Ia:
been "touched.n
! The extreme languOr of Ottawa on the subject
was forcibly shown on Tuesday evening. Mr.
". l.. Campbell, of Rock Isand-a gentleman
who in that region has Il fame almost equal tC
that of Cough as temperance orator-came here
and having procured permission to occupy the
Congregational Church on condition of himself
at his own expense to bill the town, announcing
a free temperance talk in the evening. There
seem to be daily evening services in some of our
churches, but the ministers said il Mr.. Campbell
would make his "hour late enough the congre-
cations would come in Il body after their own
services were over" So the lecture was put of
till after O'Clock, but less than 10 persons at
tended TO emphasize the hollow yastness of 1000
unoccupicd seals
MT. ,alnpncll Is II l'HtNC Oh SCOIlalu, HlaU VI
fine personal physique ahd manly presence; is a
thoroughly educated man, and, ike John b.
Cough and other noted temperance apostles, is
able to portray the evils of intemperancC from a
pretty thorough personal experience. He has
l. just been bearing leading part in quite sue
cessful temperance campaign in Davenport and
Rock Island, and the papers Of both cities speak
in the highest terms Of his zeal and "cuptiyatinp
eloqucncc." We hope our city may some time
become a little more walked up on the subject,
and that then Mr. Campbell may be invited to
repeat his visit and some atoncmcnt he made
him for his late shabby treatment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

M>RRIEp-M the residence of Ransom Palmer,
Esq, at Poplar Grove, in town of Grand Rapids,
on the 18th inst, by Rev. NJ. c. Eignus, Mr.. j.
H. P,RsHALL and Miss FRANK PALMER: also
at same time and place by the same, Mr.. T. \.
DEARTH and Miss CORA PALMER.
The wedding was a decided event in the town.
ship, and large number of frieds in the neigh
borhood were present at the ceremony, as well as
Others from ottawa and elsewhere. All
unite in saying that the double ceremony was
very beautiful and impressive, ana also that q
most happy evening was passed by all present.
The music was most excellent; the supper more
than equal to the occasion. The presents to the
brides were many and both beautiful and useful
and congratulations of the warmest showered
upon the happy couples. The spirit Of good ma
ture seemed to have taken possession ofthe com
pany-the older people seemed to have reganed
their youthful vigor and viyaciouS spirits, while
the young people declare they never will forget
the double wedding" To the many congratu
ati ons and wishes for a long and happy future
rendered the happy people, let those of the IRA
DER be addcd,--last, perhaps, but by no mean,
least
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Opera household THOMPSON.

On Friday and Saturday nights Of next week
John Thompson and his Dramatic Company will
occupy the Opera House. On Friday night they
will play "On Hand" and on Saturday night
"Iikes the Snowman" ION Hand" is Il play
similar to Murphy's "Help," with more in it,
however, and it is pronounced a better play-in
fact it is stated that Joe Murphy's play of Hclp''
was taken from this play of John Thompson's,
"On Hand" John Thompson Is another Joe
Murphy, playing some nine different characters,
and all of those who admire Joe Murphy should
go and see John Thompson as Thompson is GER
tainly as good as Murphy and some think even
better. The play Of "Zikes the Snowman" is a
society drama showingth the tribulations of a show
man, and allowing JohniThompson to show his
great versatility rs an actor The prices are as
usual and you can get reserved seats at Simon
Bros. after Wednesday morning.
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Apples of Gold in Pictures OF silver.

~ word ATTY spoken is like apples of gold in
pictures of silver" When the body becomes dis.
cascd the mind is thereby necessarily Influenced
National wars, State dsscnsions nrghhorhood
brOils, and family differences, are more frequent
~ than otherwise the result Of diseased and dis.
ordered constitutions. When the body Is suffer
ing, the mind, acting IN sympathy, will become
irritatcd and pcrplcNed. When the physical sys-
TEN is in health, the mind pcrccivcs things in
their true light and the disposition assumes II
very different phase Nothing more directly
tends 10 destroy the happy, cheerful disposition
of woman, and render her pccyish, nervous,
and frctful, than constant endurance Of uterine
disorders. The diseases peculiar 10 woman take
away the bouyancy of health and reduce her body
Prescription save unnecessary doctor bills, pre-.
vents divorces, wards of suicides. brings back
buOyant, Joyous feelings, restores the woman To
health and her family To happiness. 1t j. sold
by all druggists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

The reading of Prof Lyman on last Friday
evening, though gotten up on rather short no
ticc, was quite literally attended. We infer from
the testimony of his pupils in this city that the
Professor hardly did himself justice, having fire.
qucutly read with much more effect to his class.
His entertainment was, notwithstanding, an en-
oyablc one. The Professor undoubtedly has
much more than usual ability as reader. " lio-
ratius at the Bridge was the most successful cf-
fort Of the evening" being read with great power;
"Thc House that is Just like its Neighbour n
selection of rare pathos and beauty was also
read in most effective manner, though marrcd
in parts by the sole leather symphonies' of the
usher and stragglcrs Of the audience. In the
lighter and the comic selections the Professor Is
perfectly at home, and he read them as though
he had a 'wce bit Of the old boy in himself We
hope he will read again before he leaves the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

The Grand Lodge A. o. L. W. Of the State of
Illinois was in session in this city this week, be-
ginnjrr on Tuesday last Scyenty-enc Of thc l06
lodge of the state were represented by about
one Hundred and fifty delegates. The proceed
mgS. Vt course, were not open to the public; and
but lie Of interest to the general public was
tran, led. 1t was, however, properly reported
that he number of lodges in the state had in
crca..l from - to 1OG and the membership from
1900 20 1000 during the past year, which shows II
healthy condition of things. On Thursday the
following officers were elected for the Grand
Lodge: Alex. Mclean, Macomb, g. VI. W; DIR.
Geo. r. Wells, Strcator, &. G.. f.; DR.. W. G.. Nor
rs, Moline, q. O.: f.. p. Beach, Springfield, g..
Rec; f. kurcll, Rock Island, g. Rec; |. NJ.
Longncckcr, Oncy G.. g., and B. Hoffman, Chi
cago, q. W; tru,tcc7-I. l.. Milligan, Spriniicld,
for three wears Thos. Kavanaugh, Chicago, for
two years; ". ). Wilcox, Sterling, for one year;
reps. to : LIZ. W. Boynton, Rock Island, Hen
~ Coitccnc, Moline, .. p. Titcomb, Rock Island.
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County Fair Meeting.

ty Agricultural Board met nj the Court House nj
, o'clock F. NJ. on Wednesday last. Present:
President Green and Mcssrs. Barnes, Hull, Wake
field, Rising, Palmer, Price, Donevy, Pickcns,
Nicely, Wood, and Others. Mr.. Wakefield from
the special committee appointed to confer with
the of the legal title to the fair grounds,
to rent the same for the next annual fair, or to
purchase said grounds, if possible, reported that
they had seen c. II. Brush, Esq, trustee, and
several of the principal proprietors of said
grounds and that while everything looked salts
factory to the interests of the society, owing to
the fact that Mr.. Brush has been unable to @e all
who are interested in said property, Mr.. Brush
could not make definite proposition, and there.
fore asked flTthertimc in which TO conclude their
negotiations. Granted.
Mr.. Brush, on leave, explained the difficulties
to be as stated, and informed the meeting that he
would call the owners of the grounds together
on the 10th inst, when Il definite proposition
would doubles be agreed upon, which he would
submit to this committee at once.
After some debate relative to some needed
changes in the bylaws of the Board, the subject
was submitted to the same committee, consisting
Of Messrs. Wakefield, Hull, Rising, Green, SHAY.
cr and Barnes, to consider and report necessary
amendments al the next meeting of the commit.
tee.
On motion Of Mr. Wakefield the vote fixing the
time of the next annual fair the second week in
September next was rccon-idcrcd, and the first
week adopted
Adjourned till Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 1873, at /
o'clock f. NJ A. NJ UOFFM,N Sa'y
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Nothing matcriay differing from our state
ment of last week -Jrding the suicide OF Mr..
John Mcars was 'pped at the coroner's in.
quest. There Wa, lo question of his insanity
indeed he had be #adcr n close watch for some
time previous, hr.. had managed to escape his
guardian on thi, sion. The cause Of his in.
sanity is suppose % hr the injuries received
some months ago, Wen, while shoeing horse,
lie was thrown down and trampled upon by the
animal. He had hardly been himself since that
time. lie was buried on Monday, from the Epis.
copal Church, the funeral being largely attended
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

Tntlc course Of talk on the subject Of gas, in
the City Council, ON last Tuesday night, Aid
PortT embarked that the Gas Works had changed
hands md that hereafter, as he understood ii,
"a, wdlld he furnished at $3.50 per VI The fact
is, thita Mr.. Mitchell, of Chicago, has purchased
a largcamOunt Of Mr.. Cushman's stock in that
conr,n, but the management remains and will
rcmaiuthe same As heretofore; and Is for getting
gas at $50 per VI Is rcported-wcll, only the
twilight will furnish it at that rate. So that Mr..
Phelps remark, "would it be- out Of urdcrtu give
three cccrs" would, to say the least, Doe some
what Tcmaturc.
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That's what all the ladies say when they sec
that large stock of Hamburg cmhrodcrics, just
received from the old country by us. Over tire,
h,otI,td difntt styles, ladies, and at price hat
certainly astonish all. This is decidedly the best
assortment ever shown in this city, and should
not fail to be seen by every one. We are open.
ing new things every day suitable to the season,
and cordially invite every one to call and see lis
when in want of any dry goods or carpets.
Now Is THE TIME TO BUY COTTON GOODS, for
they are cheaper than they were in 1860, and nv
gadawl them al. Other things in proportion.
". II. Hull,
n and - La Sale street
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NUMBER Is.

The People, &c, V. The City Of La Sale, which
occupied so much time in the Circuit Court this
week, was concluded on Thursday morning,
when the case was given to the jury. On yester-
day morning the jury reported that they had dis
agreed and were discharged. The case, it is re
membered, grew out Of the fact that the sewers
OF the city emptied into the canal, obstrueting
navigation. The city refusing TO remedy the
nuisance, the Superintendent OF the Canal, Mr..
VIM. Thomas, did the necessary work of remoy
ing it; and the city refusing to pay the bill, the
suit was brought to recover, $4,000 being
| claimed as damages.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

In our style Of climate, with it, sudden changes
Of temperature, rain, wind and sunshine often
interminglcd in single day,-it i no wonder
that our children. friends and relatives are 80
frequently taken from IL by neglected colds, half
the deaths resulting directly from thi, cause.
bottle Of BuscLcr's Gcrma. Syrup kept about
your home for immediate use will prevent seriou,
by the use Of three OF four doses. For curing
Consumption, llcmorrhages. Pneumonia, Severe
Coughs, Group or any disease Of the Throat or
Lungs, IFS success is simply wonderful, ~ your
druggist will tell YOU. German Syrup i now
sold in every town and village on this continent
Sample bottles fJr trial. l0c: regular size, 5jcI
For sale by Forbc- " Gchring, Otiawa, HI. %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

At M request Of a large number Of the mem
her, oNhc Board Of Supervisors, Mr.. VI Fahcrty
has colscntcd TO assume the management Of tn,
couutya-ylum until the July session of the board
This smadc necessary hy the death Of Mr.. g. W
Jarh-,u, and will save the county the cSpcns,
of an Itra session of the hoard, while il also in
,ure- De- proper management Of the institution
duriulthc interim. Communications addrc,sc,
to NrFiahcrty will be attended To. Under IA,
law, o.,-'hird Of the Supervisors can call an cy
ira -c-.Dn If they are dissatisfied with Til, ar
ran-raaut. ;. Il. LEWIS
fh,t.,tDda Bsii-' oT Suief,,sO,s
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The Young Ladies' Temperance Society who

The Young Ladies' Temperance Society who
gave the well remembered entertainment at the
Congregational Church some time ago, are per
recting their arrangements for another but more
elaborate entertainment to take place at the
Opera House on Thursday, February 2Sth. The
programme is to consist OF vocal and instrumen'
tai music, pantomiU's, tablcauX, etc. all OF
which will be prcparl with great care. The
performance is sure T., We treat, and Is looked
forward To with l.. .rh interest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

On Friday, Jan. 2jlh the Scotchmcn Of Strcator
and vicinity celebrated in Oriental Hall in Srcater
the 10th anniversary Of the birth of Robert
Burns bv a grand banquet and ball. Three large
tables were filled with banquctcrs, presided over
hy Mr. VIM Il. Tiilir, Of Pontsc, who also made
speech appropriate to the occasion. Toasts
were offered and replied 10 10y various gentlemen
IN appropriate words. song Of Scotland were
sung and the evening closed by dance, during
the pro=rc>, Of which the Highland Fling and
other di-tnc'Nvly Scotch dances were performed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

~ a.pcciIl meeting Of the officer, and mem
hcr- otle Ottawa Lyccum held at the office al
the p-titcnt on Monday evening last, it was dc
cidct unanimous vote not 10 hold any NOR,
publ.eucctng,. Hcnccforth only members viii
be adn'tcd Ia regular mccting. The reason
assi-Irl for thus closing the door, i. that 81
lon- tpcrsons not member, enjoy thc privilege
Of the pcicty. without performing any 81 the
work paying any ofthc expense the member
ship continue quite limited. Whose here
after thcth 81 the bread must work and pan
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On Hand, as lsual.

And still the goods come and go-twenty five
cases domcstics arrived yesterday at the "Od Re
liable" of II. J. GILLEN. It's no use talking, GIL
LENS prices take hold of the community and the
goods go, and go fast as this one bill alone shows
"Chcap domestics' the announcement
for the week. Cheap house keeping Soods-ta,
bic linens, towcings, bleached and unbleachcd-
in any quantity, at prices that must tell. Don't
fail TO see them and compare prices. As an I"-
der of low prices in groceries don't forget that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

lHE Boss HoGs.-Mr. d. Bender, OF Farm
Ridge, on Wednesday sold ten dressed hogs tc
Phelps II Curyea that weighed 1850 lbs, thus
averaging AGO lbs. The largest weighed 615 lbs.
NJ Lawrence Kenny, Of Wallace, however
sees Mr.. Bender, and goes him triac better
He sold to the same firm ten hogs that weighed
a trifc over 5000 lbs, averaging about 5O2
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Public Buildings.

As estimated last week, the Grand Jury, who
adjourned on last Saturday, made a report on the
condition of the county's public buildings--thc
Court House and Jail and Asylum, which we give
below. The report was made by special com.
mittec of the Jury, adopted by the Grand Jury,
and filed rs their general report.
THE JAIL.
Gentlemen Of tie Grand Jury: Your committee
wish respectfully to report that we have visited
the Jail Of Id Sale county, and have examined
the various apartments, and find that the prison.
confined in said Jail are well cared for; and the
rooms and cells were clean;-thc general condi-
ton Of things was in rs good order as the size Of
the Jail would admit of.
Your committee would also express The Opin-
ion that the size of the room in which the pris-
oners are confined is much too small; and that
there should be some way provided so that the
younger and inexperienced criminals shall be
kept in an apartment separated from the older
and more hardened criminals: also, that the mum.
Der of cells should be increased.
GRAND July ROOM.
Also, we would call the attention OF this Grand
Jury to the inadequate size Of the room provided
for the sittings Of this body; and recommend
that some action by the Board OF supervisors be
taken in relation to this matter of having more
,vu, nient ROOM rvr ms os Crnnd uries u
La Sale county.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
ncd the several apartments of the Court House
building and find that there is deficiency in size
OF several of the rooms occupied by county oil.
GERS, especially the room occupied by the County
Court.
Also the room or vault for the Recorder books
of deeds mortgages, and records Of plats is in
need of enlargement, and We think the records of
the Circuit and County Courts are not entirely
safe from fire. Indeed, We think that the several
apartments occupied by the county officers in.
adequate to the needs OF the public service of the
county.
THE ASYLUM.
Your committee would also report that We have
visited the County Asylum, and examined the
building and its apartments, and find 1t in good
condition, and things in general in good order
The inmates are well provided for and well fed ;
and as a matter of economy for the county, of
comfort and safety for the inmates of the ASYLUM,
We consider it decided success. There are
now in the Asylum 100 paupCrs, of which number
thirty four are insane, and four that have to be
confined to their rooms. The number Of males
in the building is larger than the number of fc-
males.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
). L. BANCs,
WI. Poor,
W. Il. JoNEs
fOmmWCc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

Wendell Phillips i travelling around the cOuu.
Try delivering his lecture on the lost arts There
are several lot hearts in th, community which
Mr. Phillip, could utilize il hc could only lind
them.
They have a club in Ottawa io ''whi,t' away
heir Lonesome hours.-!Easr.
oh. horrible. We skooi such pnHs.crs in
OTTAWA.
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e. lw.I2w, II NJ. 2 NJ. 5 NJ . NJ. / Y.
Twelve Inns of Agate make one square.

Twelve Inns OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements under contract must be plainly marked
the length time desired they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out
Business and professional cards mot exceeding five lines
inserted at Ave dollars per annum; I've lines dol
lar per line extra
Transient advertising in all to be paid strictly in
advance.
sF Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertisements
before the expiration of She will be charged the full
rates above Extra charge will also he made for dlssOu
zion and other notices not connected with their regular
business.
Local notices fifteen cents per line.
ST In no case will these terms be departed from.
81 The date on the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid the FHEE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds the
date to which they have paid and at notify the publish
Srs of any discrepancy.
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4 Pleasant Duty.

II Is ALWAYS pleasure To recommend good
article, especially one that admirably SI>tain-
its reputation as does DIR. KINGS New DISCOvERY
for consumption, cough, and colds, being per
fcctly reliable in every respect. \ severe cough
or a neglected cold yields readily to its wonderful
power. BY it the worst cases Of asthma and
bronchitis are cured in the shortest time possible
Consumption and cough worn patients will re-
member th, remedy j. guaranteed TO give immc,
datc relief. DR.. Kings New Discovery is plea,
ant to the taste and perfectly harmless. II You
value your existence you cannot afford 10 be-
without it. Give it trial. Ti'Di battles FIRE. FoT
sale by F.. Y. GriggS, Ottawa. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

John Barrett, meat market was entered Thurs
day night ty burglars. Forty-thrcc cents and
some pork were taken. 1t j. supposed that tie
act done while officer Mahcr was conducting
pair of ob-trcperrus tramP> to the " Cooler
The entrance was effected by taking down one Of
the front siiu;:crS and breaking out q light Of
glass
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Special
Cheap sale Of
White Goods,

Cheap sale Of
White Goods,
Embroidcrics.
Cotton Trimmings,
And Il large line of Summer Good.
will be offered at great bargain
during next week.
Summer .SiLfS and GrtnodinoS
will be sold cheap.
Also large lot of Tinted and u',.i"- h'I
Gloves, from . to buttons, and Gents
Kids in all the new evening shades will
be sold cheap. SCOTT Bros. n Co.
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Among others, Mcssrs. Geo. 4. Vincent and
Roman Schmidt were spending Monday evening
at ameeting in the EichelDerger school house, in
thetown of Grand Rapids having tied the horses
thel had ridden to hitchlng post outside. The
melting concluded, the gentlemen came out, but
found their horses missing. Other animals had
been looscncd but these two mares only had dis
APPEARED. After thorough search through the
country round without finding them, the gentle
mel put the case into the sheri's hands \ re-
wap of S2ji offered for the return of the horses
one dark chestnut, white marks, branded F;
theother, blood bay white mark on head and
BODY.
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Last Friday man. whose name escapes IL,
while cutting ice near the La Sale street bridge
over the main canal, took an involuntary bath.
and but for the timely assistance Of ncighbors
might have gone on foreign exploring cypcdi.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

On yesterday at the Clifton Hotel Fithian OF
Joliet was elected Lieut.. Col 18th Battalion aud
Capt. Coulter, La Sallc, major rice Fithian. Bach's
band was appointed by Fithian rcgmcntal band.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-09

1t is amazing, the amount Of that Minnesota
spring wheat flour that the Eagle Mili- get rid Of
at S2.9o. 1t is a splendid hour and can't be
cqualed for the money
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The ii,t Of name, uf red ribbon Sgucr- a: Sulii-
van j. four hundred and tUruty-four inchcr Ht
length. We believe TIL, city can see thai aud
raise it, coupe 81 hundred inchcs.-Nohi., .
IHd,y.
II i quite evident from the above tina, the od-
tor, or local Of the MI Is not in want ofamusc.
meni of Sunday afternoon.