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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Van Amburgh's Big Show.

As will be seen by the double column adver.
tisement on the 9th p,ge Of to-day's FREE TRAD.
Err, Van Amburgh's Zig Show is to be at Ottawa
next tuesday, May 18th.
The show, it is to be borne in mind, consists
not only of first class circus, but also OF very
superior menageric. As to the circus, at is so
common q thing" says cotemporary, 'for
Snowman to crowd their handbills with feats
which they never attempt to perform, that one
seldom goes TO circus expecting to see all that
the glowing advertisements describe. Van Am
burgh, last night, proved himself delightful ex-
ception to this rule, and presented to his audi
ence every one of the wonderful feats which his
posters promised. Wooda Cook gave some ex-
Itraordinary exhibitions of equestrian SKILL Mile
Lolita, the iron jawed woman, gave evidence of a
masculine strength of muscle which surpassed
Monsieur F. Charyai performed some extraordi-
nary jugglery, tricks, and incredible feats in
balancing. Master Charles Watson won the most
enthusiastic applause by his graceful riding, hur-
die and suppleness of limb. Senior Sebastian,
the Italian bareback rider, William Durcow, the
famous hurdle rider and Melc Tournour in her
trapese performance, displayed greatagility and
skill"
The menagerie, like the circus is true to the
advertisement and every animal named is on
hand; and truly it Is worth any ones while to
visit this wonderful show, and spend an hour or
so in viewing the animal kingdom. There will
be both an afternoon and evening perform ance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
That Rock Island Train.

On Monday next, it is expected, the c. X. 4
railroad will begin running another passenger
train from Chicago through the Mlssissppi-tc
Davenport Though the time card has not ye
appeared, the time of departure from Chicago
may be regarded as 7:30 a. m, the train passing
Ottcw" proi~U'J a. a. returning it will ar
rive in Chicago at p. m,-su far o.s.r,. !.
concerned about the time, as on the c. B, & Q
schedule at this place. This train will stop at all
stations, carry baggage and express, but no mail.
The regular mail, or overland express, will prob
ly leave Chicago somewhat later than atpresent,
making such time las it will make but few stops)
as to overakc the ''local" Cor 73o) train at Day
ennOrt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
An Astonishing Fact.

large proportion of the American people arc
to day dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or dis
ordered liver The result of these diseases upon
the masses of intelligent and valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually burden in.
stead of pleasant existence of enjoyment and
usefulness Us it ought to be. There is no good
reason for this, if you will only throw aside pre-
judicc and skepticism, take the advice Of Drug
gists and your friends and try one bottle OF
Green's August Flower. Your speedy relief is
certain. Millions Of bottles Of this medicine have
been given away to try its virtues, with satisfac-
tory result in every case. You can buy sample
bottle for 10 cents to try. Three doses will re.
lieve the worst case. Positively sold by all Drug
gists on the Western Continent. Sold by Forbes
IL GehrinC. ID
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
THE NEW GOODS AT GILLEN'S.
The Heaviest and Most Elaborate Stock o
Goods in the City.

eOOdb III WY.
| few weeks ago we had occasion to mention
the return OF Mr.. Hugh Gillen from the cast,
where he had just completed his heavy purchases
for the spring and summer trade. The goods
have since then arrived and are now open for in
spection and sale. And well may Mr.. Gillen
challenge the closest and most critical examina-
ton. If any other establishment Sin these
parts" or within hundred miles, can show
chocer goods at lower prices, he is willing the
fact shall be proclaimed to the world.
The heavy line, and in which he especially
takes pride, is his display of DRESS GOODS. No
such stock of silks surely was before offered
in Ottawa. We spent an hoar looking over
drawer full after drawer full, and could fill col
umn in naming them, to say nothing of describ-
ing. All we can say is that ladies who want to
feast their eyes on something lovely in the line
of silks, will never find more eligible place for
doing so than at Gillen's.
In poplns, bcreges, and so on through that
whole list down to ginghams and calcos, the
stock is equally complete and exceptionally fine
A glance at his Cloths, Cassimeres, &C., was
equally surprise Such a stock can be safely
affirmed to be nowhere excelled west of Chicago.
But there can be no pretense in a brief news
paper notice of naming and describing stock
like Gillen's. All we can do is to urge people to
go and examine for themselves. Though not
basking in the glare Of huge cut-class windows,
the homely Old Reliable is ready to exhibit its
onward lining' with the showiest of its rivals,
and to assert its well earned repute of being still
the leading dry goods, grocery and boot and shoe
house in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Ann Eliza Young.

Surely all Ottawa and the surrounding country
cannot fail to be more or tess stirred by the an
nouncement that Mrs. Ann Eliza Young, the 10Th
wife of bigamous Brigham, will deliver her ia
nous lecture on Mormonism at the Opera House
in Ottawa next Monday evening, May 18th The
story she has to tell is of the inner arcana Of Nor
monism, about which none but those who have
had an experience like hers can ever hope to
have any positive knowledge. Ann Eliza is not
only a fine looking woman, but woman Of edu.
cation and refinement, and as earnest and con.
vincng as she is eloquent as speaker We
could quote by the column from newspapers
where she has lectured attestng the profound
interest her lecture has excited, and also that she
is so thoroughly in earnest in the work she has
undertaken--the thorough exposure of the evils
of the vile system under which she and thousands
of others have sutlcred-that no one can listen to
her without feeling the deepest sympathy for her.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
More and better bread from sack of flour from
the Eagle Mills than from any other flour. Try
it and be convinced


Probably there are no greater swindlers, and
who can be more appropriately termed adyertis.
ing frauds, than thosr whose advertisements are
frequently seen in the eastern and western pa
pers, calling themselves "The Great Eastern Fire
Arm Co." 'The Great Western Gun Works"
&C. and whose advertisements usually read some
thing like this: "a silyer-plated seyen-shot re-
volvcr for 49," and "a fine English twist shot
gun for SIS, with powder flask, shot-bag and wad-
cutter complete" &c. Such bats are constantly
thrown out, and thousands of boys as well us men
whose credulity gets the upper hand of their com
mon sense, are taken in by them. They send
their money to these frauds, and in almost every
instance receive nothing in return,--or if they
are fortunate enough to get something for their
money, it is generally worthless piece of iron
roughly fashioned after a gun or pistol. Now
we are informed by our local dealers, EBERsoL IL
KRoUsE, that they are at all times prepared-nay
glad to sell a sevenshooting pistol for IS, or a
good shotgun with powder flask, shot,bag and
wad.cutter for 49, and will duplicate any gun in
price and quality bought of eastern manufacture
ers, and no express charges. If people then de-
sire to invest in cheap fire arms why not buy at
home of worthy and responsible dealers, where
they are sure to get something for their money
and have no express charges to pay? The above
named firm have also in stock every grade Of gun
or pistol known to the trade and are selling them
at correspondingly low prices. Give them call
when in want of anything of this kind and you
will forever after turn q deaf ear to gun and re-
volver advertising frauds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The following from the Streator Monitor gives
some idea of the vast amount Of water contained
in the Peanut coal mine which was recently
submerged;
Sunday last was the first day since the pea
nut" coal shaft accident that the weather indi-
Gated any encouragement to commence opera
tons. About 80 men were Mt work all day Sun
day. Messrs. Plumb inform us that work was
progressing very satisfactorily, until the heavy
rains Of Wednesday set in, which necessarily de:
layed them considerably. The work OF turning
the channel Of the creek was almost completed;
it will require probably half day to finish it,
when their pumps will be placed in operation.
new and very large pump was received on
Wednesday, and will be placed in position at
once SO as to be in readiness to do its work
soon as practicable. They estimate that after
everything is in readiness to commence pump
ing, it will require about four weeks OF
faithful labor before their mines will be ready to
operate again. Probably it will take the most OF
that time to free the mine from the immense body
of water now occupying it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

TEMPERANCE CELEBRATIoN.-The Ottawa Re
form Club has taken measures to have grand
union celebration on the 4th of July by the Red
Ribbon Clubs of the county at the most central
point to be decided upon by delegates appointed
by the different societies. In accordance with
resolutions passed by the Ottawa Club, the sec.
rotary is now in correspondence with IA socie'
ties in this county and there is no doubt but ar
engagements will be perfected in ample time to
make the affair q grand success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
New Millinery Sfnre.

Miss Fields has opened in connection with her
dress making large and fine stock of MILLIN
EEY GooDs, which comprise the latest and most
fashionable styles. Miss Dewey, who has a
worldwide reputation as millincr, has charge
of the department. The good, are now here and
will be on exhibition during to-day and the en-
tire season, Miss Fields invites all the ladies of
Ottawa and vicinity to call and see her display to.
day at IS Madison ST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
NUMBER Al.

regular meeting of the Young Mems Catho-
lie Temperance Society was held at their hall in
Cheever's block and an election of permanent Of
Kendrick; Vice President, JohnJ. Hanigan; Sec
rotary, Ed. Kelly; Corresponding Secretary, VIM.
Louth; Treasurer, John Z. Downey; Investigat-
ing Committee, John Feehan and Stephen But
Ter; Board of Fines, Dennis Riordan and Frank
Finnerty. The society number Is or 70 members
and will be probably greatly increased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Excursions to Nebraska, Tuesdays, May IT
14th and 2Sth 1878.

Better arrangements for Land Explorers and
Home Seekers than ever. Hereafter Round Trip
Ticket at Low Excursion Rates. can be purchas-
ed of the Ticket Agents nj all the leading Sta
tions on the c. d NV, c. B. IL O., G., r. Il p.
and T. P. q w. r. r., to Lincoln, Nebraska. At
Lincoln, Round Trip Tickets can be had to all
points on the B. M. r. r., where the Company
have Lands for sale These tickets are tirstclass,
good on all Passenger Trains, going and return
ing, for 40 days For full information, pam
phlets, excursion bills, sectional maps ard prices
of lands, call on or address s. NJ. KNOX Il SoN,
Agents Lano Department of c., b. d Q. and B.
e. NJ Railroad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Qdiglcy wishes to inform his friends and the
public generally that he has moved to the corner
of Main and Clinton SITS, where he is prepared to
manufacture all kinds Of copper and iron work,
tin roofing, elevator buckets, etc, 20 per cent
cheaper than any house this side of Chicago. Tin
work a sDpcaltN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Wool engraving IN all its branches, at the Of
flee of The FREE TRADER. Call on Mr.. Roof for
cstima'cs on Machinery, buildings, business cuts,
portraits, monographs, autographs, etc. Wood
cuts rc-touched and alterations made, and orders
taken for electrotyping. Prices of instruction in
the art of engraving so cents per lesson. Roofs
Hand book, - cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Calling at Cowles e Burtiss' fine new hard
ware rooms on La Sale St, this week, we found
them rather busy for dull times. They have n
fine, large stock of shelf hardware, stoves and
ranges of the latest patterns and best makes,
among which are the celebrated Steward"
ranges and Rathbun, Albany, n. Y, cooking
stoycs-in fact the finest line of stoves and
ranges we have ever seen. They also have a
full line Of farming utensils, and seasonable
goods of every kind in their line We were
shown some of the work of their tin shop, which
can't be beat They make specially of house
furnishing goods, and have many useful articles
that cannot be found elsewhere. Give them a
call when in want of anything in their linc-no
matter what it is, you will find it there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

A FIRST CLASS GRAINER.-John W. Helm, o.
Peoria, tirst-class grainer, who makes that
work specially and whose work may be seen at
the Clifton Hotel doors, is now in the employ OF
II. p. Clark, the veteran and reliable painter OF
Ottawa Mr. Clark is now prepared to take or
ders for granting and painting of every descrip.
ton cntnn. Give him q call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

ANOTHER SHIPwREcK.-YoungB Burgess, a man
named Gore and and little son of Prof Smith,
principal OF the high school, while sailing on the
Illinois on Thursday, were capszed in the rapids
below the dam and barely escaped drowning by
the assistance Of some parties who were fishing
on the bank near by. Boys, be more careful how
you venture on the river in such rough weather,
for there is such thing too much water for
ones good health.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Runaway.

lhst " ou".~i"y ovonin~ nute a serious runa
way occurred on Superior street near the acquc
duct. A boy named Conpors was driving spir
tied team along. that street when they were fright
cned by some young hellions who infest that
neighborhood, and ran away. The wagon was
overturned and young Connors was thrown VIC
lently against fence, injuring him quite badly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
w. II. HULL.
New Goods To-Day,

We open to-day few new and very choice late
styles of CARPETS; also large and cheap assort,
ment of Ruchings and Gloees: novelties in Lace
Nuts; magnificent line of Potent IorchOn Ldces
entirely newly new styles in Ties, ColiVs and CUTS.
In fact new goods in every department and at BOT
tom prices. Call and see us. w. II. HULL,
25 & 90 La Sale ST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

DR.. smith, of the McChcsncy dental institute,
Of Chicago, has resumed his visits to Ottawa and
can be found at Whites Hotel from the morning
Of the 9TH to the evening Of the 18th of each
month. DR.. Smith has already the confidence Of
a large per cent. of our citizens. He warrants
the finest and best set Of teeth for s.. Equally
low price for filing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
From South Ottawa

Here, as elsewhere, the temperance crusade Is
raging. There has been formed, within the past
few months, temperance union for all who will
join. The officers are, President, J. COngrOm
Vice Presidents, II. Pike and Minnie Crook; Sec
rotary, Miss Ida Reed Treasurer, Miss Mabel
Gaddis. Come one, come all, come grea; and
small, >" help the Union and wear the ribbon.
OBSERVER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Don't he Deceived.

ton" when asked to cure their cough with Shi-
loh's Consumption Cure. DO they not know that
coughs lead to consumption, and a remedy that
will cure consumption will certainly and surely
cure 4 cough or any lung or throat trouble We
know 1t will cure when all others fail, and our
faith in il is 80 positive that We will refund the
price paid if YOU receive no benefit Is not this
fair propositiony Price 10 cts, 80 cts. and Sl0o
per bottle For lame chest, back or side, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price - cts For sale
by Forbes ~ Gehring, Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Bargains in CARPETS at Lynch's.

Call at Towards new restaurant on La Sale
ST., nearly opposite the Opera House, for good
square meal for 80 cents. He has a fine place
and invites the public to call and see MIN. Meals
at all hours in the day. Ice cream will be served
next week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

We learn that during the severe storm Of Tues
day night Mr.. Williams barn. in Prairie Centre,
was struck by lightning and one horse killed and
another blinded. Mr.. Mills house, near Tonisa,
WAS also struck.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Assirnee', sale

OF goods at cost continues at No. Court street.
Call and see a t,n'rc dol,u range. Other goods in
proportion. 5. W. CHEEvEg, AsSigno.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The Good Tcmplars and the Red Ribbon Club
will give grand union festival at the Congrega.
tional Church on the evening of the 18th inst,
the proceeds to 20 TO the Red Ribbon Reading
Room fund
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Woods -four is the best and cheapest in Otta
wa. Before purchasing always 20 first to tn
mill. 1t will pay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Matlock has the largest and finest stock Of sec
ond-hand furniture ever shown in Ottawa, which
he is selling at your own prices. Call and see
him, on Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Don't forget that Haberlin Bros. keep every
thing in the line of hardware stoves, &c, and
that their prices are as low as the lowest Give
them a call before buying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

When in town next Tuesday, don't miss call
ing at the Boston Candy Store, No. 81 La Sale
street Their home made candies will please you.
Next door to Mcgaflin's boot and shoe store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

DR.. J. o. Harris has just received commits
sion as District Land Agent for the q. Ii. q 5. a.
By Co., Texas, and thus adds to his list several
million acres Of selected lands with perfect titles
in some Of the most fertile portions Of that great
state.
No better appointment could have been made
and We congratulate both the company and the
doctor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

II. L. HOssack, a well known resident Of this
city, has opened harness shop first door east Of
his warehouse Office, which is in charge Of Thos.
Walters. Our readers will find this good place
to buy anything in his line. See new advertise
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Calling on ]. f. Porter We found him rather
busy in his manufacturing department. His new
patent field roller Ottawa cultvator and hay car
riers are well liked by the farmers Call and see
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Good Pasturaee.

L. II. Eames has pasturage for 100 head Of cat
tie and horses six miles southwest Of Ottawa.
Plenty Of grass water and shade
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

We understand that Well * Teller are going
into the wool business heavier than ever. Wool
growers viii DO well to give them a call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

NltschcIm is agent for Elie u Co.'S celebrated
bottled beer, the best in the world. Delivered
free upon order lcf. with him at the south side
brewery or 10y postal order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

WANTED.-2O copies of the FREE TRADER OF
the date of April 30th at this office. fair price
will be paid
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Members Of the Ottawa Temple, No. COZ, /. O.
&. T., are requested to meet at their hall on Mon.
day evening, May 18th, 1873, to install their OIL
GERS for the ensuing quarter.
T. W TICKER L. ID
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Scott Rroa & Co

Invite all housekeepers wanting carpets to call
and see them before purchasing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Try the Commercial" If you want an A No. /
smoke-at A. Hess * Co.'S, and for sale every.
where.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Other Arrangements

Have been made than was first intended, and
Woods cigar store has been removed TO No. %
La Sale street, first door south of W. II. IIulTs
Call there when you want anything from to.
baccO store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

A few more of the American Sewing Machine
left at No. 3. Court ST. Call and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

can sell flour cheaper than it can be bought
at any store or grocery. J. WooD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Good goods cheap. Call and see for yourself
at Fishe " Beem's. One price Remember VT
give your moneys worth
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Vim. Bauer will have book beer on tap next
Monday together with his usual good lunch and
invites all his friends to call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Best stock Of slippers east Of the Rocky Noun
tans, at the lowest prices, at Child * Phipps', 3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Why will you suffer with dyspepsia and liver
complaint constipation and general debility,
when you can get at our store Shiloh's System
Vitalizcr, which we sell on positive guarantee
to cure you. Price 10 cts. and IS cts. For sale
by Forbes II Gchrng, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Good flour ut $40 per Dbl, and better than can
be purchased at 1913 and 81 at the stores. Try
it at Woods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

\ sack of Woods Gilt Edge flour will please
yourself as well as your wife.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The following persons obtained licenses to
marry from the county clerk during the present
week:
Richard Glindon and Joanna Toohcy.
Francis Ilorcn and Hannah Welsh
Jno. G.. ConnOr and Maggie j. Carey.
Vim. y. Agncw and Emma ID. Lever.
Alex Caldwell and Hattie Goodwin.
Adoph Phal and Poline Mof
John En- ir and Magdacuc Docrfucr.
CRoQURr, a good variety and cheap, at Osman
* llapcman's.