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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

On Monday evening" Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Grit
fifth and their friend Mrs. Dobbs, of Concordia,
Ka, while pleasure riding on the Illinois river,
had quite an escape from drowning. One of the
ladies having tired of rowing, was endeayoring
to change seats with Mr.. g., when the boat cap
sized, depositing the occupants in the deer
water below the railroad bridge. They saved
themselves by grasping the boat and keeping
above water until James Griffith and Mr.. kaPel-
ski, who happened, fortunately, to be near in
boats, rescued them. A thorough wctting was
the only result of the accident
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Fat Man Reduced so Pounds.

Mr.. CuAs. II. DANFoRTu, 81 Main ST., Buffalo,
writes as follows "To THE PRopRIEToRS OF AL
LAN'sANTI-FAT: GeRtlemen-Somc three months
since ! commenced the use of Adams Anti-Fat.
The first week lost two and one.guartcr pounds;
the second week two pounds; the third week
three and onc-haf pounds; and the fourth week
nearly three and three-quarer pounds. In about
the above ratio, my weight decreased until had
lost 30 pounds. now weigh l55, and feel
healthy and strong.
BUFFALO, y. Y, June 24th, 1878.
GenHtmas-Yours received. My loss OF flesh
has been permanent to date. Yours, c. X. ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

If you are suffering with a severe cough, cold,
asthma, bronchitis, consumption, los, of voice,
tickling in the throat, or any affection Of the
throat or lungs, Ly,y," that DR. KINGS New
Discovery will rive you Immediate relief We
know Of hundred, Of cases il has completely
cured, aud 'Iat where al other medicine, had
failed No other remedy can show one half as
many permanent cures Now 10 give YOU satisfac-
tory proof that Dir. kING's New DISCOVERY wH
cH, you If Asthma, Bronchitis Consumption,
severe Cough, aud Colds, IIoarScncss. or any
Throat or Lung disease, If You will cali at +. Y
Griggss Drug Store he will give you a trial bot
tie free of rost, or regular size for 81 90 Il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Those of our citizens who attended the State
Fair at Frecport this week report big crowd
and good fair. Though it was State Fair, in
respects it was not far superort to our own La
Sale County Fair. In stock and machinery dis
plays it was, of course, far beyond us; but their
Floral Hall was not to be compared to ours, to
say nothing of our interesting art gallery. The
more our late fair is compared with other fairs
the more apparent becomes its superiority to
even the best Of them, in most of the best de
partmcnts. Chas. Snoad was reelected mem
Der of the State Board for two years from this dis
trict. We never heard of Mr. Snoad as a mem
Der of the Board, but as our district delegates
could not agree upon II new man, the delegates
from the entire state reelected Snoad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Few houses present in their line more attract
i've or substantial goods than the old and well
known boot and shoe house Of d. LEAHY, on
Madison st. He has been filing up lately with
fall and winter goods and can show a superb
line of ladies' and childrcn's shoes and gentle
mems boots and Shoes Of which he is, of
course, anxious to sell To do this he has marked
prices way down and we are sure can offer some
rare bargains. Go to him and see about it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Fresh oysters, in any shape, at Piergue's.

Look through Megailin's stock and get his
cash prices, before you buy your boots and shoes.
His stock is fresh and prime in every particular,
and his advantages for buying good goods cheap
are unexcelled by any dealer in the county, and
his motto is "quck sales and small profits"
This is the principle that is bound to win, and he
is playing the game successfully this fall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Henry Miller, Gagged last week for stealing u
butcher knife from Wigets market, and for hav-
ing III his possession suspiciously large assert
ment of silverware supposed to belong to Milan
was committed by Esquire Reese, and plead
guilty of the knife theft in the County Court. He
says he bought the silvegwarc in Omaha, which
sounds rather piscatorial. IA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Sates-new kind-at Osman q Iapcman's
4 Success.

That new fall stock at GlILEN's has proved
quite a success during the past week since 1t was
opened The public who have not looked i'll ut
the "Old Reliable" will find the splendid stock
now opened and in excellent shape. The
house is well filled with goods-dress goods, no
tons all new, domestics, tlanncls, blankets Nc.,
all direct from the best factories As usual
prices are at the bottom. Do not buy your fall
or winter goods until you have inspected this eX-
tensiyc and extra fine stock at Gillen's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Mr.. John Flanagan of d. Hccnan " Co.'S. left
this week for New York City to purchase the fall
and winter stock for the dry goods and boot and
shoe departments Of their house here. Buyers
will make note of this, for in fortnight these
goods should begin to pour in. The selections
will be choice rs is always the case and be just
what the people of this county want, and MIR.
F,'s experience will guarantee their quality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Major Lannigan Of Gen Torrencc's staff, as
nspectorGeneral, reviewed and inspected com
pany ID. 18th Battalion, I. y. g., in this city on
last Friday evening. II il needless to remark he
found the company in ship shape order, barring
the arms, the inherent defects of which were but
too well noted long before his visit I'D.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Before you purchase fall and winter clothing,
call at the one price house of FIsKE ~ BEEN, on
Madison ST. Their stock is now open and ready
to be shown and sold. The assortment contains
all classes of goods of the latest styles and OF the
best qualty-all personal selections OF Mr.. Fiske,
and made under his care. There is no end to the
goods, and buyers will find it advantageous to call
on them Read their guarantee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

At Lynch's they have been very busy all week
opening further invoices of new fall goods until
the great store is piled full with goods from one
end to the other. The dress goods department
is especially rich in New and beautiful styles of
goods. The stock of notions is very attractive,
and in the line of domcstics and such like is
about endless Few houses can offer more at
fractions to the buyer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

FISKE Il BEEN this season will make special
ty of BUCK GLOVES and MITTENs and now have on
their shelves an extra fine stock of these goods.
II comprises gloves for husking, general farm
work and for all other purposes all of which
goods they warrant as represented. Farmers
them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Buck'en's .Aynica SaIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, letter, Chappcd
Hands, Chilbains, Corns, and all kinds of Skin
Eruptions. This salve Is guaranteed to give per
Price % cents per box. For sale by
+. Y. GRlGGs Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Last week We said the premium offered by w.
H. Hull for the best calico dress made by eXh-
bitor was awarded to Miss Maggie Strawn 1t
should have been, we are informed, to Miss Mag
gie stevenson
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The fall term of the juvenile class new begin
nersl will commence at Wis's Dancing Acade-
my Saturday, Oct. 9Th, 1878, at O'Clock p. NJ.
Terms, as usual.
Gentlemens class will commence Monday eve
ming, Oct. It'll, 1873 at So'clock Terms, 50 per
scholar for six lessons. $. s. WILLIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

1t is expected that on Wednesday next Compa-
ny d. 18th Battalion /. \. g., will go to Morris
to appear at the review Of the battalion. The
whole battalion has been ordered there for n three
days encampmcnt, but As it is impossible for the
boys TO waste time by the wholesale in that
style, Capt. Smith will not order the boys out.
They will endeavor TO be out in force on We'd
nesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Fac SMILES of old prints accurately reproduced
by engraving on the wood, one-third to one-haii
cheaper than by original dencation, and electro
types furnished below scale prices. Designing
for engraving done on short notice. Orders for
delineations of machinery or other work abroad,
81 per day. A reduction will be made if the sub
ject is for engraving and included in the order.
Call on G.. w. Roof or leave orders at the FREE
TRADER Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The vacation of the Young Ladies' Temper
ance Society having expired, they will hold their
first regular meeting at their rooms this (Satur-
day. afternoon, Sept. Dist, at4o'clock. The men,
bers especially requested to be present, and
all young ladies are invited to come and join
in the work. ZETTA STRAwN, Secy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The man arrested by Jerry Riordan last week
will probably lose his identisy rs No. 1918 (more
or LASS i'll the pcnitcntarg at Joliet the harness
he had in his possession having been identified
as stolen property by its owner, Mr.. Seymour
living in another part of the state.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
SCOtr Bros. Il Co.

Invite an inspection of the following lines OF
New Goods
Black Silks from 15c to $3.50.
Colorcd Silks in all the new shades.
Black apd all wool Cashmcres 40c to $50.
Colored Cashmeres, in all the new fall colors.
French, English and American Dress Goods in
the latest designs and colorings mt lower prices
than ever before sold in the United States.
Cloaks, handsomely trimmed, from IS to vs..
Shawls, from 81 to $50
Flannels, al ,rool complete line, from 25c to
soc; large stock of the celebrated Springfield
shifting tlannels.
Cotton Flannels at very low prices, from Sc per
yard up.
Everything in Carpets from 25c to the finest
Body Brussels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Sunday afternoon temperance meetings will be
held at the Court House by the Red Ribbon Club
through the fall The series was begun on last
Sunday afternoon; and on tomorrow another
will be held to be addressed by Geo. Blake, f. A.
Nattingcr, j. L. Cross, and others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The Sunday overland mail train will leave Chi
cago on tomorrow, Sept. -, ria the c., K. |. ~
p. railroad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

FIRE IN FARA RIDGE.-A two story frame
house, belonging to Jos. {. Moss, was burned at
noon Thursday, having taken fire while the FAM.
ly were eating dinner. Loss between $500 and
$1,000. No insurance. Very little furniture 81
other property saved. Verdict as usual: defec.
five fine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Wagner & Cotton's Ministries occupied the
Opera House last Thursday evening, playing to
a good house. The principal feature of this
troupe is their band, which is one of the best we
have heard on our streets for many day. 1t
created quite sensation on the streets. The
show inside the Opera House was not frst-class
by any means, and was disappointment TO those
tempted by the bands outdoor music to ego il
one better"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

A meeting of the members of the old Niagara
Fire Company was called for last evening to
make arrangements for a reunion picnic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The street supervisor is doing fine job on
Main and Madison streets. The streets needed
il bad enough as everybody knows.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

For RENT-A nice dwelling on west Main st.
on La Sale st. Inquire of DR. H. W. Hopkins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Bear in mind that Mrs. O'Meara has the very
latest fall styles in millinery goods; new shades
of trimmings, sc. Call on her.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

There will be Il meeting Of the La Sale County
Agricultural Board nj the Court House, on Sat.
urday. September 18th, at one O'Clock p. NJ, TO
elect officers for the ensuing year.
c. II. GREEN, Prest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
SCHOOL Books,

All kinds Of School Books used in the city and
county, for sale at the lowest prices at Osman IL
uannmnn'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

FoR RENT.-A house with ten rooms, fayorably
located on the west side, will be rented very
cheap. Inquire of j. o. HARRIS or j. SAMPLE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
.ay"Cloths and Cassimeres by the yard cheap
at A. Frank Il Co.'S.

The picnic and "5and contest at Starved
Rock on last Sunday passed off according to pro
grammc. We didn't hear much about the bands
We suppose, however, the boys carried thcil
horns with them-in their stomachs As to the
contest it was very exciting. Our informant, who
reached the grounds about dusk, when the POM
and circumstance of the war" was over and the
battle won, found on the field the tell-tae relies
broken beer glasses, corners OF ears with the
marks of Peruvian teeth on them, pop bottles
locks of red hair, false noses, and blood and goal
numerously The old fisherman said they fought
and pounded each other horrible"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

TRUyKs.-Another car load OF those famous
trunks, just in, and selling at manufacturers
prices, at NJ Stcfel Il Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

QUERY: "Why will men smoke common to
bacco when they can buy Marburg Bros Seal Q
North Ccyolina' at the same price? andy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Our facilities for doing all kinds of job Work in the
riOus STYLES art surpassed in this Section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line give call BY the judicous 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, 1878-09-21
Neely's stations.

Byron, Nee'y's Henry Clay, Woodbury., Neely's
Messenger, The Tower Horse, are all at home
at his stable where they will make fall season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Child & Phipps are selling boots and shoes
amazingly cheap, and good goods at that. Call
and see them,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The largest stock Of underwear can bt
found cheap at A. Frank u Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Youths and childrens hats, latest and prctt
est fall styles, very cheap, at NJ. Stefel Il Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Martin Keim has the sole agency for Ottawa of
Phil Best's Premium Milwaukee Lager Beer. De-
livercd free to all parts of the city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Doors & SHoEs-Only s1.6o for lady's kiC
Polish shoe at Child IL Phipps'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

There will be a meeting Of the executive com
mittcc of the La Sale County Agricultural Board
ut the Court House, in the Office OF the Secretary,
on Saturday, September 2Sth, at O'Clock A. VI.
c. II. GREEN, Pycst.
A. NJ. HOFFMAN, Secy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

On Tuesday last news was received in this city
of the dangerous illness Of Col. W. H. W. Cush-
man, at marlborough, Mass. On the receipt OF
the news Mr.. L. Perkins and Miss Sue Cushman
started east to see him. Up to yesterday after
noon no news had been received here of his
condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Money saved-by buying your mems and boys
clothing at a. Frank " Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

MONEY TO LOAN on easy terms upon tirst-class
farms only ALLEN JORDAN, Opera House Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Go and see the big stock Of new and stylish
clothing which a. Frank q Co. have just re
ceyed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The Ladies' Christian Temperance Union on
Saturday last elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. C. j. Curyea; Vice Presidents,
Mrs. D. Beckwith, Baptist church, Mrs. F. d.
Sweetzer, Methodist, Mrs. johnson, Presbyter-
ian, Mrs. Geo. Fyfe, Congregational. Recording
Secretary, Mrs. L. S Dennis Financial Secre-
tary Mrs. Ed. Griffith; Treasurer, Miss Elmira
Nattinger. meeting of the society will be held
in the north room over J. Dickey u Sons store
this Saturday afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Excursion Rates.

Tickets for the Interstate Industrial EXposi-
ton at Chicago can be procured at the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad ticket Office rs
follows viz.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

All the new School Books used in the city and
county ut Osman Il Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

ELF you want "A new and stylish hat or cap
90 to A. Frank IL Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Go to Mrs. Brewer to buy sewing machines
cheap for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

~ Jeans and Cottonades l5c to pc per yard
at A. Frank Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Latest styles of neckware just received at NJ.
Stiefel Il Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

The FREE TRADER may he obtained at the fol
lowing places by the single copy, or subscriptions
will be taken for any length of time at the regu.
lar rates B, Wiley, Seneca; F. L. Donagho,
StrcatOr; !. T. Trobridge Marseillcs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

~ Boys can get their winter outfit cheap at
A Frank IL Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Piergue makes the best bread. Try ii.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

If you are intending to buy boots and shoes
don't fail to drop in at Child " Phipps'. They
say they have bought their goods to seH and not
to keep on their shelves. Price their goods and
be convinced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Latest styles of fall hats just arrived at NJ. Site
fcl IL Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

MONEY TO LOAN on choice farm security at
per cent interest. Enquire of Levi W. Rood,
Sheridan, La Sale county HIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Round trip, including ticket to Exposition,
1915. DAVID NJ. HALL.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON IL QUINCY.
Exposition tickets will be on sale at c., B. II O.
depot at 1915 cach including admission to En-
position, us follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

All kinds of knife plalters also needles for all
kinds OF sewing machines, at Mrs. Brewers store,
Armour'S block, on .,lumbus street, near La
SALES tTcct
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
GlOYesi Gloves!

Pencils, pens, ink, states, and everything want
ed in the school room, at OSman ~ Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Premium cakes, pies, &C., at Piergue's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

Autograph Albums, in new designs, at Osman
| Il Hapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21
Dancing Academy.

The "boss" home made candies at Piergue'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-21

New slate pencil sharpeners, at Osman "
1Iapeman's.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-23

The success of the leading liter
airy paper of the West, the Chicago
Ledger, is truly remarkable. Since
its introduction to the reading pub
lie, six years ago, the Ledger has
steadily advanced in favor, and is
now acknowledged second to no
paper of the kind in the country.
Its circulation is national, and has
been obtained through the efforts
of it's. publishers to produce paper
of high moral character, and at the
same time sell it at a price con-
sistent with the present hard
times. That they have succeeded,
and well, too, the thousands of
readers of the Ledger scattered
from Maine to Texas and from
Oregon to Florida will bear testi-
mony. The Chicago Ledger is a
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paper, which contains stories both
complete and continued, in each
number, written by The best an
thors of the day, aud great variety
of information interesting to every
one. The subscription price is only
$3.50 per year, postage paid, and
it is equal in every particular to
other papers of the same character
which sell for SO "a year. Three
copies Of this valuable paper will
be sent to any one who sends ten
cents and their address to the
Ledger, Chicago, Ill. l3t4
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-02-23

A Texas paper says The town
of Griffin is the rendezvous of the
Texas buffalo hunters. Men who
make it business do not pursue
the animal as do sportsmen. They
use the needle gun, with telescope
sights, and the firing is done by
one or two men only, who usually
kill drove of forty or fifty buffa-
loes on one or two acres of ground.
AS soon as one is killed, the whole
smelling the blood, collects around
the dead body, shutting and paw
ing. The hunter continues to shoot
them until the last one bites the
dust. AS long as the man remains
concealed, and the buffaloes do not
get their scent, the game is not
frightened. for it pays no attention
to the report of the gun.