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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-11
the same kind. The same journal

the same kind. The same journal
says:
George Jones, editor the New York
Times. told Peter Cooper some time
ago that the greenback policy was the
only salvation of the country, but he
dare not say so in his paper for the
fear OF losing the support of the mon.
ey sharks Of the metropolis. The
conversation was publicly reported
and Jones has never denied it, and he
dare not. because Mr.. Cooper has
abundant witnesses who will bear him
out.
Whereupon the Industrial Press, of
Sioux City. Iowa. remarks:
George Jones Of the New York
Times is not the only editor who, if
he spoke the conviction of his heart,
would say the same thing. Such
cringing hypocrites to the money-bag
power are to be found everywhere.
These men make merchandise Of
truth. honor, and honesty, and are
perfectly aware Of the contemplate
position that they must assume to
please and serve their political and
hondholding masters. Such men are
a disgrace to American politsco and
to every honorable association that is
infected by their hypocritical pres
ence.-ln dustridi Press. Si0ur Citu,
la.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Call at headquarters for them. Forbes X Geh-
ring have the most complete stock at prices low
cr than ever known in Ottawa. They have the
following brand, Of strictly pure white lead: Col
lier Cos, Shpmans, Southern Cos, Fahnstocks,
Dayis's, Chambers " Co.'S, and Jewett's. They
are the only authorized agents for John w Ma
sury X Sons goods, and the only ones who can
buy them direct. We have a full line of their
products, which are the best in the world So
remember when in want Of anythngin our line,
that our stock is the most complete, and our
prices as low Is the lowest.
Forces x GEHRING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

At Hugh Gilcn's popular store thcT have new
Foods never seen before, and everything SO com
plete and so neat that no man ever saw before
such a stock and a store filled with goods choice
and nice, and AT prices as near your own figures.
There are silks ana satins as fine a. can be, and
goods of all kinds choice as you see, and laces
and rulilcs that will suit you to q 7, and every
thing else OF the same high degree
Mr. Gilcn, to drop poetry has the best store
in Ottawa and has not only a splendid, but Il
mammoth stock aud, invites his numerous Gus
toners to examine it. He has spared no pains
in lis selection, and certainly has found such
goods as the people ofthiS county willappreciate.
He offers everything at reasonably low prices,
Ottawa in the line of dress goods and everything
in his store, feeling assured that the "old rcia-
blc' still stands on its old and well established
basis. He has taken especial pains this season to
select superior stock and well and carefully has
he done it. So well that every one who has seen
the stock has had to say word of praise, and
thus he maintains his character as u good mer-
chant and the ''old reliable" dry goods and dress
goods store of Ottawa. If there is anything in
the way Of new styles in dress goods for ladies
you will find it at Gillcn's; if there is anything in
the dry goods or grocery line that you need 90 to
Gilens, who never fails to please the public,
and is worthy Of kind attention. Remember the
''old reliable for splendid goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

We publish to-day the Eighteenth Annual Re.
port of the Washington Life Insurance Company
of New York. This report is one that will tend
to strengthen the confidence that the public have
felt in the management Of this company The
character of it, investments, as well as its large
surplus NEARLY one million dollars) taken in
with its reputation for honorable and
management may well lead its policy
holders to feel that they have chosen well in
placing the provision for their families in this cX-
ccllent company.
The special feature Of this company-kccping
policies in force by their diyidcnds-is well wor-
thy OF consideration by any one desiring life in
surIucc
Mr.. r. c. Jordan, Cashier Of National City
Bank, Of this city, has resigned the agency of this
excellent company in favor Of his brother, Allen
Jordan, jr., who is well known to our citizens.
lie takes q district agency, with headquarters in
the Opera House, of this city. We wish Mr.. Jor-
dan success, and can heartily recommend the
he represents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Signs.

People who still adhere to the loek-at-your
tongue of-your-pulse doctor sometimes
express not a little curiosity in regard 10 Dr. K
'. Pcrcc's original method Of distinguishing all
forms of chronic disease without personal con.
sultation. Some even suppose that he accom-
plishes this through clairvoyancc, or some other
species Of professional jugglery. All this is ut
tcrly false. He claims to determine disease by
the rational methods of science only. SAYS Com
ley, in his Biographical Encyclopedia of New
York State speaking of this distinguished physi.
clan: "llc perceived that in each of the natural
sciences the investigator proceeds acco ding to a
system u signs. The geolOgst in his cabinet ac-
curately determines and describes the cleft of
rock, which he has never seen, from the minute
specimen on his table. And the chemist in his
laboratory notes the constituents of the sun with
the same precision that he alayzcs crystal rock
of salt. The analogous system developed by Dr.
Pierce in Medical Science is worthy of his genius
and has made his name justly celebrated" For
II full explanation OF this ingcnus system of di
agnoss, see the Common Sense Medical Adviser,
sent postpaid to any address on receipt of one
dollar and fifty cents. Apdress the author, r. v
Pierce, VI. d., Buffalo, y. Y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

{. NJ. Shaw, like the man whose cabalstic
sign on every fence was lS60N, which means
started out in 1850 with Il $40 bill, has been for
ten years in the grocery trade in this city, and
has now the most complete and perfectly arrang-
ed establishment in the county. His first store
was 90 feet in length, the next one 70, and he
now occupies the room west of Andrew Lynch
new store which is $50 feet long, which has been
repaired and fitted up expressly for his use. He
has three large and well filled rooms-the first
and second floors and the cellar, all of the same
size and filled with everything that could be
mentioned or desired in the grocery trade. He
has some very ingenious contrIvanccs, mostly of
his own dcvlsing, that are SO perfect that it does
not seem possible to further improve them. For
instance: bins OF coffee up stairs; a spout con
nectcd with each, and when you call for any par
ticular kind of that fruit, he opens spout and
it comes down in the store in the exact quantity
desired, and being covered above is clean; and so
with his tobaccos and spices and teas all are pro
tected from dust. He uses the Ready elevator,
which hoists goods from the basement to the Sd
story without the aid ola steam motive power
In short he has the leading grocery house of OF
tawa, with full corps of agreeable gentleman
and lady clerks, and sells goods as cheap as any
one can ot honest business prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Call at our Drug Store and get a trial bottle of
DIX. KINGS New Discovery, free Of chayge il YOU
are suffering with Cough, Cold Asthma, Bron-
chiis, Consumption, loss Of voice, tickling in the
throat or any affection of the Throat or Lungs.
This is the great remedy that is causing so
much excitement by its many wonderful cures,
curing thousands of hopeless cases Over one
million bottles of DR.. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY
have been used within the last year, and have
given perfect satisfaction in every instance. We
can unhcsitatingy say that this is really the only
wtrr c,yT for throat and lung affection, and can
checrfully recommend it to all Call and Get trial
bottle tr,s Qt chargS, or a regular size for ST.
+. Y GriggS, Ottawa, H. 90
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
New Store +.
New Goods!
New Goods

W II. Hull opens to-day large line of goods
in all departments, among which will be found
some novelties in dress goods, trimmings So,
besides full line Of the celebrated princess"
Kid glovcs-the best low priced Kid in America.
We have the best lighted store in the city and
will sell goods in the broad light Of day." so
that none may be deceived, us they so often are
in stores that are dark and poorly lighted.
We are giving some very io,o fqGsS in all de-
partmentS, and customers may rest assured that
our HeleSt prices are our LOWEST PRICES. We
have just opened nice line of lace tides, pillow
shams, lace curtains, &c, to which we also in
yitc your attention.
In CARPETS we lead rs usual, in style, quantity,
and prize. Respectfully,
w n IIIII
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
NUMBER 80.

\ NUIsANCE.-The custom has prevailed here
for years to hold our elections in the Circuit
Clerks office, in the Court House He has per
mitted this by courtesy, and at the cost Of total
interruption of his business for that day. During
the last four weeks two elections have been held
there, preventing him and his clerks from doing
any business. He has now, on account of the
change OF the law which gives us continuous
courts, more to do than for three years before, all
in eight months, and his time is valuable TO the
county. As we have no town hall, why not make
some arrangements to hold all elections else
where. Tho Engine House, in this city, affords
ample space for all elections for the town, or the
eastern district for general elections and ward
elections for city purposes, and We move that
the nuisance of crowding town and other elec-
tons on a county officer be abated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Special

Attention of the public is directed TO a line OF
basques and ovcr-skirts of silk and wool mixed
bouTtte in blue, gray, brown and black, which
We have just received from metropolitan manu-
facturer, and are selling very rapidly. The line
is wly cl,oicc and Hnitcj, SO that those who call
first will have the best assortment to choose from.
We have also u very fine line of NANTES,
sacqucs, and suits from the same house.
". II. HULL,
- * % La Sale Street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
New Millinery store.

Mis- Fields has opened, in connection with her
dress making, a large and fine stock of MILIIN-
ERY GooDs, which comprise the latest and most
fashionable styles. Miss Dewey, who has q
worldwide reputation mlliner, 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 - Madison Il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Streator held its annual village election on
Tuesday and the contest being "Temperance'
on one side and "Industrial' on the other, was
quite animated The ladies rolled up their sleeves
and worked for the temperance ticket They
gave free lunch and hot coffee AZ their club rooms
and their workers surrounded the polls or es
cortcd the voters from their business places and
work shops. But the day went against them. All
the village trustees elected but one are Indus
trials and prolcense.
At Wenoua and Cornell the temperance advocates
were more fortunate, clccting strong antilcensc
tickets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

IN pursuance Of general recommendation
from Grand Commander J. F. Nash, requesting
subordinate Communicates to attend, in BODY
religious services on Faster Sunday, the Sir
Knights of Ottawa Commandcry will meet in
their hall ut 93o o'clock next sunday for the pur.
pose OF marching, in full dress, to Christ church
before the commencement Of morning service
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Mrs. OMearas stock of goods no fashionable
lady in Ottawa should fail to call and sec. She
has the best and most tastefuly selected stock Of
goods ever shown in this city, and her
skill and good judgmentwarrants all in giving her
their patronage, and besides hcraSSistants are as
she is, accomplished in taste and experience. Re
member that the incest hats for Easter Sunday
are at Mrs. O'Mcara's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Farmers, don't fail TO call on j. f. Porter fC
the best and cheapest corn planter in Ottawa.
MRS. Gregg.
W. II. HULL.

liner, had reception of her many friends. All
the fashionable ladies of Ottawa We're there. The
exhibition was more than credtablc, rs well a
credit to herself and to crfrends. Anawkward
man is not presumed to Judge of such matters as
ladies hats and bonnets but here we 90: She had
in the first place Il Princess hat, Adonis hat,
Opera hat, Tiyoli hat and Margaret Stewart hat
also Renzi Warwick pearl colored silk and velvet
bonnets and hats for infants, to those of old age
And all shades Of colors in gauzcs for trimming
hats; and French rubber flowers as natural as
life, and that can't be beaten in the world.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

PHELPS " CuEYEA shipped from ottawa in
the year 1877 4S22 hogs; average weight, 996i e
lbs. cost, SG1,29O.17.
Cattle for same year, 4O7 head, average weight
1874 lbs; cost, SIS, 6ji9S.
Shipped from January lst to April lot, 1887
hogs; average weight, 34S]s; cost, SIS, 1851.
Cattle from January lst to April lst, 53 head;
average weight, 1868; cost 81, 1O936.
New spring stock of Wall Paper and Window
Shndes. NJ Osman u lIAprmNn,s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Notice!

lam again running in order, and will be pleased
to see all my old customers at my new store room
in Opera House block, where ! will sell ready
made clothing at bed rock prices, ard in the mer-
chant tailoring line | defy any one to make first
class work cheaper than | can All first elias,
cHstom work warranted. | keep constantly on
hand large assortment Of the best line of piece
goods to be found in the market. Come ard see
me and be satisfied that what say is true.
VIM TEABINg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

With ShiIoh's Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself II has established the fact that con
sumption can bc cured, while for coughs, hron-
chitus, whooping -COOgh, asthma, and all diseases
of throat and lungs, ii is absolutely without an
equal. Two doses will relieve your child ofcroup,
it is pleasant to take and perfectly harmless to
the youngest child, and no mother can afford to
be without it. You can use two-thirdS of a bot.
tie and il what We say is not true We will refund
the price paid Price 10 cents, % cents and 81
per bottle. If your lungs are sore, or chest Or
back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster sold by
Forbes * Gchring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Nv. I2w, NJ. PM 8M. 3 NJ. l Y.
rwelrn llns nf Aratr make one SQUARE.

Advertisements under contract must be plainly marked
the length of desired, they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding five lines
inserted at 1--WE dollars per annum, Ave lines, dol
lar per line extra.
Transient advertising in all cases to be paid strictly in
advance
.B Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertisements
before the expiration Of the contract will be charged the m
rates above Extra charge will also be made for diSSou
ton and other notices not connected with their regular
business
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line
az In no case will these terms be departed from.
81 The date the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons paid for the FREE TRADER should he
careful notice that the date the slip corresponds 10 the
date TO which they paid and at notify hc publish.
ers OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Geo ..ippcrt has 4 fine meat market on Main
st.. 81. J viii deliver beef mutton and pork to his
customer, free Of charge, and when promised.
He t- also smoked and nicely cured meats and
dcsirr, al who want choc" roasts for their Sun
day AMER on Easter TO call and leave their or
dcr- " Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
- The best blue flannel suits, our own make
cheap, at \. Frank IL Cos.

We have in Ottawa some stores that we are
Just proud Of. One of these is that of Scott Bros
They have lately made some valuable improve
mcnts therein, and now offer their customers at
fractions such as they never before could present.
Their large stores have been subjected to thor
ough oycrhaulng by all the processes, from soap
to the best work in painting, and now, even
though they were always in trim order since this
firm has had possession, they are simply elegant ;
and the new stock of goods, in order TO be not
out Of proportion, and not to disgrace the cle-
CANT store, nor in any respect to damage the
wcl-cstablishcd reputation of the proprictors, Is
so well chosen that it is par crcilmcc the fashiona
bic store. 1t is beyond our ability to cnumeratc
their grand display and we can only say come.
At llulrs you will find new and beautiful as
sortmcnt of dress goods, just received, and the
latest fashions, and in endless variety.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
An Astonishing Fact.

\ large proportion Of the American people are
today 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 Is il ought To he. There l. no good
reason for this If you will only throw aside pre-
judicc and Skcptcism, take the advice Of Drug
giSts and yOuT friends, and try one bottle uf
Green's August Flower. Your speedy relief is
certain. Millions Of bottles of this medicine have
been given away To- try its virtues, with -ati>fac
tory result in every ease. You can buy n sample
bottle for 10 cents To try. Three dose, will ~
icyr the worst case. Positively sold by all Drug
gi~ts on the Western Continent. Sold by fprhc,
* Gchrins I'D
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

DIEp.-Miss Susie Baldwin, daughter Of Hon.
Elmer Baldwin, of Farm Ridge, after a two days
illness. died on Thursday and her funeral will
take place tomorrow. She was a bright lady
and the sunshine of the household and her par
cnts are stricken with grief.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

\ witness on the celebrated scale case swore
that "Iloban and Skinner Rugged themselves
like two he bears Such affection wasted,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

For the benefit of the public by 0, over Bar
lett's $ by los, at Tim Riordan's, the original
Premium Boot and Shoe Maker, where you will
get the best and cheapest in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Yesterday morning we visited IIulls new car
pet and oil cloth rooms over his store now one
Of the finest, not only in this city, but west OF
Chicago, and were surprised to find a stock that
Is all that Il first class store should have. They
have carpets from the commonc-t grade, at II
cents per yard, to the finest three ply at a low rs
'Sll5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

&. A. Campbell has opened flour and feed
store on Madison street and proposes to sell TO
the public all the best -four and feed in the mar
ket. He also keeps good stock of lime and ce-
meut and delivers goods promptly to his custom
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Dean Terry and Father Flynn attended the fun
cral of Rev Thos B. Murphy, pastorof st. Mary's
Catholic church. Joliet on Friday, the l2:A inst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

The afternoon passenger on the Fox River road
now passes Ottawa a, 3:53 and reaches Chicago
) minutes earlier than it did before.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Have You dsacpSa, are you constipatcd, have
YOU yellow skin, loss of appetite, or headache,
II so don't fail to use SHILOH'S SYSTEM VITAL
TER II is guaranteed to relieve YOU, and Will YOU
continue To suffer when YOU can be cured on such
terms ~ these. Price 10 cts and - cts. Sold by
Forbes X GChriHg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Entertainment.

Little Eiiic" and Robin" together with the
Maids of Honor, Will be happy to present YOU and
your friend, to the "May-Queen" at the Prcsby-
terrain Church, May eve, April 3Oth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Mr.. Allen Jordan has opened an insurance
agency in this city. He is well known as a vaua-
bic gentleman and his word is as good as the
wheat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Iahcrliu * Bros are adding to the depth %
their hardware store on Main 81, - feet making
it ~ feet, and ? stories high. They are clever
and honorable gentleman and have and justly
dc,cry, public appreciation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

the paper thi, week. They have ID :'nr store and
their goods stand No. T.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

CRY MEAT MAEKET.-Wm. Degcn has the
meat market Of Ottawa, and on Saturday and
Sunday will display beef ,nutton and pork Of the
finest quality, and also has three nice spring
lamb. which he is sure canno; be beaten Call
and -rr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Nitschclm /, agent for Elicl " COS celebrated
bottled beer the best in the world. Delivered
free upon order LEI. with him at the south side
breN.rv or by pO,tal order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

open on Monday evening next. The public are
invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Saskatchewan the jury failed to agree in
the railroad case they have agreed that II. \
Movers suits are the best and cheapest in OF
tIVl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Ifyou want the best stoves and hardware at the
most reasonable prices call at lIacberlin Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
Il = lON y -,
on SHADES,

\ large stock of wall paper and window shades
Just received ut Cash's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

LAVA WoRK.-T am prepared to give lessons in
Lava Work. for ornamcntng brackets, &c
Charges reasonable Samples at d. Hcenan u
CO... Mrs. MATTE MoE>CH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

For ,ulc or rcnt-a house in South Ottawa, .
room, and > closets, good cellar, we'll and ci-tcrn
onc.half acre back yard, shruhbcry fruit, etc, all
in good order. Apply To John +. Reed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20
4 Card.

want to say TO all my old friends q Ia Sale
and adjoining counties that am now employed
by Mr. Vim. Trailing a. salesman i'm hj- large
and commodious clothing house In the Ogcrl
House Block, where viii bc pleased To- ,cc y"U
at any time.
can sell you clothing, either roady-mada or
made to order, a. cheap a. any one in the state.
and YOU will find the good, and work a. recon.
mcnGcd. l.. l.. MCkINLEg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

C,rrIoN.-All persons are hereby cautioned
not 90 furnish my wife with goods or articles Of
ans Kind on my account without my special or.
der ANDREW MTRTHN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-04-20

Hull X Bartels offer the public something nice
in The way of soft hats of the newest fashions.
Come.