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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

On Wednesday last Messrs. Strawn y Powell,
Henry c. Strawn and VIM. T. Powcll,) lumber
dealers of this city, and manufacturers of sash,
doors and blinds, and manufacturers Of furnaces
in Chicago. filed voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy in the L. S. Circuit Court at Chicago.
Their showing on the filing of the petition was
as follows as given by the Chicago court reports;
Preferred debts, S59SS9; the secured, S1+,5O6,
and the unsecured So, 099.19. II. c. Strawn owes
s2,OS}.5, personally, and W. T. Powell, SHOOTS.
The firm assets comprise a lcaschold interest in
land in Ottawa on which their factory is situated,
which is valued at So 200; cash, S2l21; bills and
notes, S2,317.2S; stock at Ottawa, lumber, doors,
blinds, etc, Sc, $50 stock and fixtures in Chica-
go, $3.50; open accounts, $500, and insurance
policies, $4,000 Mr. Strawn owns some land
worth $500; notes, $50; horse and carriage,
800; five shares of stock in the South Ottawa
Mineral Spring Company par value $3.50, and
some shares in the Clifton Hotel at Ottawa, 5000,
Mr. Powell has $1,000 worth of land and 5000
worth of stock in the Clifton Hotel at Ottawa a.
his individual property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Peru for the past six oreight months, las been
troubled 10y the eccentric conduct Of gang OF
mischieyous boys with whom it has become the
practice to commit nightly raids upon quiet and
unoffending citizens. Doors are stoned, windows
broken, fences damaged, and residences -mcarcd
with offensive material This had become Of such
frequent occurrence thst IL was no longer beara
be 90 many of her citizens, and at last an effort
i being made to break up the nuisance, the H,r
aid threatening to publish the names Of the %!
tenders il the ''iun' doesn't stop soon-if i
can learn their names.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
German syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever givcr
such Il test of Its curative qualities rs Boschcc''
German Syrup. In three years two million foul
hundred thousand small bottles of this medicine
were distributed free Of charge 10y Druggists il
this country to those afflicted with Consumption
Asthma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia ant
other diseases of the Throat and Lungs, giving
the American people undcnabc proof that Ger
man Syrup will cure them. The result has beer
that Druggists in every town and village in th,
United States are recommending il to their Gus
TONERS. Go to your Druggist, and ask what the,
know about it. Sample bottles 10 cents. RcgI
lar size - cents. Three doses will relieve any
case. For sale by Forbes ~ Gchring co
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02


One night this week, at one Of our =" frCc-and-
casys'-tbcy seem to be getting numerous for a
quiet town like Ottawa,-thc "boss' chantrcss
called the boss chantclccr "liah" Then said
rooster sawed the air 10 get his arm into work
ing order, and hit her one over the eye. Then
she stamped on him for a while and then shot
him out of the window, and followed to fire him
back again rs soon rs he should recover. He
didn't wait for that, however, but shot himself
into the bar-room, seeking the protecting arm Of
the har-kccpcr The suug-trcss followed with
blood in her eyes, ready to 'annihilate' the said
song and dance man; and she'd have done it, too,
lut that the har-hccpcr picked her upin his arms
and finally deposited her in her own room and
locked the door OF course, all such amusement
{, innocent enough in ts way, but somehow pco-
pie will object when the scene is laid on the cor
uer. Of some of the most public thoroughfarcs Of
the CITY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
suicide,

ON last evening, between tive and six O'Clock,
Mr.. John Mcars n well know citizen Of this city,
committed suicide 10y hanging himsclfin the barn
connected with his residence in Center Ottawa
Mr.. Mcars was evidently laboring under Il men.
tai alteration and had been for some time pre-
yious-his conduct frequently having been very
extraordinary lie had before made attempts tC
DESTROY himself but had not succeeded. The
cause of his trouble at this writing isnot known
the Coroner having Just been Informed OF the
event.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Dir. KINGS New DISCOVERY for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, etc, is
given away in trial bottles free Of cost to the ailict
ed IL you have n severe cough, cold difficulty
Of breathing, hoarseness or affection of the
throat or lungs by all means give this wonderful
remedy trial As you value your existence YOU
can no afford to let this opportunity pass. We
could not afford and would not give this remedy
away unless We knew it would accomplish what
we claim for it. Thousands of hopeless cases
have already been completely cured by It, There
is no medicine in the world that will cure one
half the eases that Dr.. KINGS New DISCOVERY
will cure. For sale by +. Y, Griggs, Ottawa. o.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Ptr,aratory to raising and rcnoyating our
stor, i will be necessary to close out our entire
stoc' Of dry goods To accomplish this object
between this date and January lst We shall make
very low prices. As the goods will be sold with
out regard to cost or consequences, cash only
will be received in payment. The sale will COM
mcnce on Monday, the 18th inst Mr. Shaw hay-
inc rented our shoe room, boots and shoes will
be included in the sale. \. LYNCH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

On Tuesday evening last the Lyccum held t
meeting in the Presbyterian church. The pro
grammc rendered consisted of reading" The
Vulturc,' parody of Poe's Raven, by c. F.
Hobcrt; oration-" Henry Clay"-by Mrs. Jor
dan; and debate on the question, "RcSo'go', Thai
the President of the L. 5. should he eligible fol
reelection, by c. A. Work, X. Palmer, ailirma
tive; =. Kilbourn, E. &. Osman, negative. The
president decided for the affirmative. The mex
meeting will be held at the same place on the
Third NnndnY in FehruarY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
Socially.

The Whist Club met on last Monday evening
at the residence of |. n. BEEN, Esq. on the west
side
The &C. c." Club had their last hop at the
Clifton Hotel on last Wednesday evening. It
was an enjoyable affair. Willis, who furnished
the music, quite spread himself" introducing
for the first time all the latest additions to his re-
pertory, and new quadrilles, new waltzes, gal
lops, etc, followed in quick succession He
quite "out did" himself and pleased everybody.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

In the development of their cash idea of bust
ness Messrs. HULL " BARRELS are constantly as
tonshing their customers, c. g., they now offer a
fine A No. / shirt FOR ONE DOLLAR, an inspection
of which will show the folly of paying twice or
thrice that amount for the same article elsewhere,
They will also open on Monday an entirely new
line of SPRING CAPS at prices ranging from FIFTY
CENTS up Also, ,,e1o styles of SOFT HATS, forthc
spring tradc-nobby and cheap. Call on these
gentleman with your cash and buy goods as they
only can sell them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

For some time past the Murphy Bros, coal
dealers, have been conscious Of dcpredations on
their coal bed. Suspccting pair of men by the
name Of Dwycr Mr.. Peter Murphy set about to
capture the boys oraccumulatc evidence against
them. On Thursday he met the men, and, like
Solomons, in "Thc PhTniX," suggested, Lets
get piiBdr and they set to work on that plan.
After few drinks, Mr.. Murphy deserted Item
and went home. SaddinS a fast mule, he then
proceeded TO hi, coal bed on reaching which he
found the two Dryers busily engaged in making
way with the Coal-onc loading into the wagon,
the other wcdging it out. They explained by
saying they had come there to get the coal and
intended 10 have it weighed and to account Ia
him for it-a solution not at all satisfactory Ia
Mr.. NJ, who presented their case to the grand
ury, who indicted the Dryers for grand larceny
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
The NInsuIIcrade.

The time is rapidly drawing near for the annual
masquerade by the Turner Society, on the 18th
inst Each week goes To show that the attrac-
tons Of the evening are going to be beyond ord
nary For example, the Great Western Light
Guard Band, of Chicago, will furnish the music
and the costumes to arrive the Saturday proceed
ing are to he entirely nCy-new material and
new designs. Further attractions will be an
nounccd in due time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
La SAFE County Board.

In consequence " ihe funeral Of the late Giles
". Jackson this '.moou, the meeting of the
executive comm of The Ia Sale County
Agricultural Sociv. which was to have been
held to-day, has been, by general consent post
poned until Wednesday next, when it will be held
at the Office of the secretary, at > p NJ.
Asa HOFFMAN, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Mr. Patchcn Wednesday secured the contract for
rehtting Scott Bros. x Co.'S store and will i'm
mediatcly get out the materials, but, in order
that the lumber may be ireU seasoned, it will be
put in Il drying room for at least three weeks, so
it will be toward, the middle or end of February
before he will begin operations, and in the mean
time Scott Bros. " Co. will continue their great
clearing sale. See their advertisement in anoth-
nlaCr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
ID. Keenan, Il Co,

VIII soon be able to take the usual invoice OF
stock, preparatory to which they will sell all
goods ut unusually low rates. Call on them and
be convinced that they mean business. Their
large stock of Observation-Disclosures and brown
sheetin9, linens, napkins, towelings and all 9th
cr lines of housekeeping goods will form part
of the sale, and be sold ut astonishing prices,
All are invited to investigate for themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Tire Suprcmc Court ON Monday decided that
the Capital stock Tax levied upon the G, b. *
q q. r., Chicago Is Iowa, and the Chicago ~
N'un Railroad fur the years ls53 and $50 9, lo-
-al. aud must be- paid The amount of such tax
Iar Ia sale Go. from thr G., +. ~ q, aud e. *
S railroad, j. 50 -; ~.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The Eagle Mills are growing famous for theil
excellent flour, all over the county. Farmers
watch their quotations and swear when they
can't find them, because, you sec, these mills
turns out the best flour to be had and quotes the
lowest prices. Ali who have neglected to learn
these facts by actual experience should make Il
bcpinpnr al once
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
Notice.

We are going 10 make some Improvements in
our store next month that will require the re-
moval Of the goods, and have marked dorm IN,
Dr;oeS so that our customers can move our entire
stock in the next four weeks. We wish it dis
tinctly understood that thi, Is positis clearing
sale of our whole stock All goods to be paid for
on delivery. SCOTT BROS. " Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
Mason & Halnlin Organ.
Victor Sewing Machines.


Rev. Mr.. Nash, at the Episcopal church, vii
preach on tomorrow Sunday evening on the
subject of the Future State
Rev. o. II. Barnard, the new pastor OF the
Presbyterian church, is unable to be here to-mor
row, but will preach at the Presbyterian church
February 10th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
-, liable.

There will be ar,rr,a.On sociable in the lecture
room of the Prcsb, rIian church next Thursday
evening, ailording ~ opportunity to make the
acquaintance of "" and Mrs. Barnard. All are
cordially invited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The heartic~i -uo. storm ~ the season ur
CURED during This week. The snow began fall
ir- bate on "Wednesday night continued, thoH-i
acsAl.. through Thursday and yesterday. 90
Yesterday morning one aud one-ha,f or tao in
glcs perhaps of .uo, had fallen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The work at Lynch's on the improvements
heretofore announced, has begun, the goods hay
ing been moyednto the late shoe room. At this
writing, the ceiling of the front half of the west
room has been raised about six feet, and the
floor torn away from the rear half, preparatory to
raising. The front also of the building is to be
rcmodcled-thc store supplied with plate glass,
and all the windows changed the three upper
stories being about to he made into two stories,
The Improvements will make ii very handsome
store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

LosT.-On Thursday, Jan. 81, between the I'd
ward school house ard Clinton street. childs
gold chain. with charms attached, oil thimble,
aud. a Masonic emblem. \ suitable reward will
he paid for it, return 20 Il. II. Trask or Il.
Cameron,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The grand jury has been in session all the week.
A few indictments have been returned none OF
which are very important. The jury visited the
Jail, examined the court house from top to bot
tom, and took Il trip to the poor house. The
probabilities are that they will indct both the
Jail and the court house Couldn't they be in
duccd to indict the Board?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
JOBBING DEPARTMENT

Our facilities for doing all kinds of job Work in the va
rous STYLES the art surpassed in this sccton and
respectfully solicit those wishing anything done IN TINS
line to give us call By the judcious and liberal use of
printers ink many mans fortune has been made and the
field is still open. Try it.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The only case Of more than ordinary import
auce tried in the Circuit Court this week. i, the
case of Murray. Nelson 1, Co. ". \. C. Mcintyre,
Sheriff, &c., rcplcyin. In the fall Of $50 L.
Richardson " Son were owing a strcator bank
5000 and falling to pay judgment was entered
up on the note in the Circuit Court, and large
amount of corn in the warehouses OF +. Richard
son " Son seized upon execution by the then
Sheriff, to satisfy the judgment. Murray, Nelson
II Co., grain dealers Of Chicago, rcpleyicd this
corn from the sheriff, claiming il upon the
ground that J.. Richardson " Son were their
agents in the purchase of the corn; that they,
Murray, Nelson " Co., furnished all the money
dictated prices, amounts 10 Dee purchased, g..
The evidence was all in yesterday evening. The
attorneys will argue the case TODAY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

QUERY: "Why will men smoke common to-
hacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros. '>erl u
Norti CaID'i,o.' at the same pricc:' ian5lv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Subscriptions received for all the principal
newspapers and periodicals in the United States
at Osman IL llapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Many persons say, II haven't got the consump
tion," when asked to cure their cough with Sh
loh's Consumption Cure. Do they not know that
coughs lead to consumption, and 4 remedy that
will cure consumption will certainly and surely
cure II cough or any lung or throat trouble. We
know it will cure when all others fail, and oul
faith in it is so positive that we will refund the
price paid if YOU receive no benefit. Is not this
fair proposition: Price 10 cts, 30 cts. and 81 on
per bottle. For lame chest, back or side, us,
Shilohs Porous Plaster. Price - cts For sale
by Forbes Il Gchring, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

On Tuesday last, James Larlin, for assault
with deadly weapon, was sentenced to five months
in the county Jail; but on Monday Judge Me.
Roberts, having visited the place, changed the
sentence To ninety days. OF course, however,
there j. no necessity for Jail in this county,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Remember TIA; J. Megafiin j. -till in the -hu,
trade and will -cll YOU good goods for lees money
than any other man Ia the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

When YOU want to get boots and shoes cheap foI
cash go 10 J. Mccafiin's; his stock i Of the bes
and be will not be beat on low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

The ubiquitous boy with u 5O-cent pistol has
struck Ottawa. On Thursday night after he had
finished his work, Frank Ncyins, Il lad just in
his teens, started off to neishbor's for his sled
On the way he met II crowd Of boys, one of whom
named White carried pop" Ofcoursc, our
boy Ncvins stopped to look at it, but counsclcd
White TO put it up, which he did once. But cur
losity proving stronger than prudence, again the
pistol was the center Of attraction-until it cN.
plodcd, which it did in their careless hands. The
ball with which it was loaded, struck young Ncv
inS in the arm just above the wrist; striking the
bone, the ball followed it up the arm till at last
it spent itself and lay, fatteued fast to the bone
DrS. Hathaway and Camptcd dressed the wound
and made a search for the bullet, but were unable
to extract it. The boy will doubtless have bad
arm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Our druggists are selling large quantities of
DR.. Marshalls Lung Syrup for Coughs, Colds,
and Pulmonary complaints generally. 1t takes
the lead of all Cough remedies. Try it, only -
cents bottle. Sold by Forbes u Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Try q splendid -four by using those Kansas
wheat fours at the Eagle Mills ct So 20 Tor spring,
81 20 for red winter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

House for sale or rent; Apply at
DICKEY'. JEwELgN STORE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

You can always get t. best -four in the mark
a. the Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Buy your School Book. a: o,mau * HaPc
name.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

/ The fact that all recipes in the IIuHE Coos
Book have lads contributors names attached is
evidence Of its value. O,man X Hapemau sa.l &c.
l Dr.. =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Don't tribe with q severe Cough or Cold. Pro.
cure in time. II YOU wish to save doctor bills, q
bottle of Dr. SiarshalTs Lung syrup. Price only
= cents, large size - cent?, Sold by VI. kncussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Idle, will find the Brazilian Brilliant Metal
Polish the best thing for cleaning metals and
glass. For plated ware ii is uncquaicd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

That Minnesota -four at the Eagle Mills a.
81 ~ Is unequalcd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
DR.. j. W. Petit, City Health Officer, hands lis
the following mortuary statistics for the city Of
Ottawa during the month of January, 1878:
Males, Z; females, ).

Native born, !; foreign born, >.
Causes. -Consumption, I; diptheria, .; heart
disease, ,; dropsy I; old age, | drowned, /
chronic darrhpa, |.
Whole number of death since May l. 1877, 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Why will You suffer with dyspepsia and liver
complaint, constipation and general debility,
when you can get ut our store Shiloh's System
Vtalizer, which we sell on positive guarantee
to cure you. Price 10 cts. and - cts. For sale
by Forbes d Gchring, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Latest spring style hats at weidknecht'..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02

Regular patrons of the house know and do moi
forget it, and all others M0uH not Gf looking to
their INTEREST," forget that the "Old Reliable
never will be undersold. CHANGING around Gill
LENS store-the grocery house, for examplc-one
sees such rates rs the lollowing-articlcs in every
day use:
White Rose Flour per cwt..................$ 81. "a
Choice potatoes, per bu. Observation-Disclosures. 30
Choice coffee, D lbs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l.U
L" 4" sugar, 9$i and 10 ibr ............ .... loo
Good tea, per h., from Poe up!
Fine quality sugar syrup, per gal, GO.
As samples of prices, they tell their own story,
and but indicate a few of the many great bargains
otiered-an index Of the general chcapncss Of the
house. The fact is, patrons of the " Reliable,
at all times can rely upon buying strictly stand
ard goods at the very bottom prices.
DRY GOODS.
In the dry goods department the same princi
pie holds good, and in no line will the genera
low prices be beaten. \ number Of those Gle
CANT cloaks are still on hand and also Of thosC
beautiful shawls. Bargains in bleached ant
brown shectings and all standard goods. Also il
Boots and Shoes. You will save money by cal!
ng, and all are invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
a Marrow EsCapp.

"HACKMETACK," a popular and fragrant
perfume Sold by Forbes " Gchring. >
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
At Phillips Bros.
At Phillips Bros

IT Is TRUE THAT IOU CAN BUY
\ good Broom for. &c
4 good Pail for ..........-. i5c
\ good Tub 5i
good dashboard for ..,........ oc
4 good Market Basket ~
ID good tinccut IOba.co Cor W
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-02-02
At Phillips Bros.

IT is TRUE THAT IOU CAN BUY
Gallon Of excellent Syrup for...........-. 6c
A Cunu nf the hest q Molassps
A Gallon OF Loaf Sugar Drips for ...,.......... 81 %
A Gallon Of Pure Naplc syrup for .....,.......... *
4 tnon az Cider Vinegar for ........,......... 25c
4 Gallon of Headlight on nr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-09

People suffer a great deal of pain &c essarily.
Among fortunes thar need not be endured are those
infl,c ted by the rheumatism and govt, since tho
Grid elem ent in the blood which produces them
BY coatact with the scnsitive covering of the mus
Giles and joints may be eliminated by the use of
that &c hess de purent, HOsIetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. before inf ,mmatory developed to any
great extent. When il 10 considered what cxcru
ciatiug tortures rhemati.m inhiets. and what a
the heart. the Availability Of early of such
= reia BILE antid Ste becomes at once apparent. Tho
rheumnti virus is expelled from tho blood by the
increased action of the kidneys-which act as
stainsrs-produced by the Biters, and the sufferes
will find. il he uses this supreme defensive agent.
aeonizing com plant Dyspepsia, fever and ne,
liver and bowel complaints and other mAladies,
arc also cured by this admira BILE remedy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-09
NOTICE.

THE undersigned having purchased the stock OF
i Maj JAS LAW HOOFF. as bovs men toned
would respectfully announce to the citizens OF JEFF
ierson that be will continue the business "a con
Quoted by his predecessor, in al its branches
His aim will be to keep in stock full line OF all
goods. and to accommodate the public in er'ry
want in the way Of Hardware, Agricultural I'm
plcmerts, Seeds, & Wishing TO do near a
Cash business possible. all goods Vi be sold at
tho very shurtest profits. I therefore respect
fully AK n share of ihe patronage of the people of
Jefferson. promising my best effort. 10 merit n
liber al support. HORACE BEALL.
March %, 1878.