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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Not 10 cents but cents, nickel, half dime apiece
for those fine Key West, Leaders, nfantess and
other brands. Try them. Sold at II. Walthcr':
only
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Afestyal will be held at the Episcopal rectory on
Thursday evening next. All are cordially invit
ed to attend. Refreshments of the season will
be served at the usual prices Thursday evening,
July 10Th
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

LosT.-A pair of new gold bow spectaclcs'
somewhere in Ottawa, on Monday July sth. The
finder will be suitably rewarded on re turning the
same to J. Dckcy " Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

ISsANE.-Mrs Ann NJ. Shabey, Of La Sale,
was adjudged insane on Thursday and taken by
Sheriff Stevens to the asylum at Elgin. She is
30 years old and has been insane but short time.
No cause is assigned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

H. Naiiher has been making ice cream for the
last 'hirty years and never made any Of skinned
mix or corn starch, &c, but you can always get
the very best and purest ice cream at II. Wal.
theirs big ice creamery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Wheeler is making some elegant pictures late.
ly. hyou wish a real article and beautifully fin.
lshed card, cabinet or boudoir, give him a call.
sittings by engagement. Remember the place
at Mrs. Thompson's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

See advertisement of C. Shaw, agent for the
Chickering, Haine, and other pianos, in another
column. He has the finest instruments in the
city, and sells on any terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Have you disaepsia, are YOU coustipated, have
You yellow skin, loss Of appetite, or headache,
If so don't fail Ia use SHIIOH's SYSTEM NITALI-
zER. II is guaranteed to relieve you, and will you
continue to suffer when YOU can bc cured on such
terms as these Price 10 cts. and - cts. Sold by
Forbes ~ Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Remember the Red Ribbon paint shop, Rigdor
IL Lattcrty, when you wish anything in that line
Good work and fair prices is their motto. Give
thcm trial.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Parker, the horse thief, got three years more
on the second Indictment, tried on Thurs day,
making ten years in all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

George Ell, who work, in Carson's lumber
yard yesterday afternoon, being very much al
fected 10 the heat, went home, laid down upon
the bed and fell asleep and when efforts were
made to wake him it was discovered that be was
dead Probably = ease u sunsiroke.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Nit,chelm is agent for Eliel * Cos celebrated
bottled beer, the best in the world Delivered
free upon order lef. with him at the south side
brewery or by postal order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Martin keim has the sole agency for ottawa ~
Phil Best's Premium Milwaukee Lager Beer. De-
liyered free to all parts Of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

As Mrs. Kate Hazitt left for Europe on Thurs.
day, she wishes to insert this card, thanking her
customers for their very liberal patronage during
her three years stay in Ottawa, and is extremely
sorry in leaving you all, but thinks q trip to Eu
rope will restore her to health again. Hoping
Ter return.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Osman IL Hapeman are fully stocked with wall
paper and window shades, all new styles,
and what the people want. Call at once and
make your selections.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

The commencement Of the Utica murder ease
will be made in the circuit court this morning.
The counsel TO- the defence viii eudeavor 90 get
a change Of venue, aud are likely 10 snceeed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Mrs Sarah f. McCacb Ia. lately received the
sum Of g., 235 IS from the Odd Fellows Bcneyo.
lent Socicty-insuranc on the late colonels life
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

QUERY: 'Why viii men smoke common to-
bacco. when they can buy Narhurg Bros Sal y
North CdrDl,Ea' at the same prices ian5-ly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

II you want nobby suit made W in the best
and latest style 20 to Trabing's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Loans negotiated on good improved farms by
Aiien Jordan, jr., Opera House Flock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

beeeher's pure ice cream, securely packed with
zee will be delivered any where in the city.
Leave orders
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Go to II. Walther's for all kinds Of fruits, can
dies soda and lemonade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

At the regular meeting of Relief Lodge, No.
so X. Of H., the following officers were properly
installed for the ensuing term: VI. W. Baldwin,
d.; Thos. Clark, v D.; W :. Wheeler \. d. /,
7. G. Trenary, L.. Y. Perkins, jr, +. T., W. I.
Phipps, r; /. l. Mackinlay &; \. I. Loyeioy,
Guide; /. Baumsardncr, Guardian, b. F. Lincoln,
sentinel. There will be an extra meeting next
Monday night for the purpose Of comforting de-
grecs under the new ritual and 1t j, desired that
all members be present. 7. C. TEESARr,
krnnrfrr-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

II. Walthcr's ice cream, soda and lemonade is
all the 90 this hot weather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

The cheapest clothing house in the city is at
VIM. Trainings, Opera House Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Bargains in black and fancy silks, also par;
soils, fans, &c, at ID. Hecnan & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

4 Polish boy uaHic GraboW Vas drowned ia the
river at Ia Sale La, Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Wells Persian Perfume, "IIAoRMETNCK" j.
rich and fragrant. Try it. Sold by Forbes " Gch-
~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

swee, cider At Beecher's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13
ODera House.

Those large glasses pure, ice cold lemonade
for DC glass, found only at Bccchcr's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13
Silks and NelYefS.

All summer goods at reduced prices at d. Hec
nan AZ Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for doing all kinds OF Job Work. IN the va
rious styles the not surpassed in this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done In this
line to give lis call BY the udicious and liberal use OF
printers ink many mans fortune has been made ana the
field ia still OPEN Try lit.
Orders by mail prOmpty attended %.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Groceries cheap, and boots and shoes going al
lower prices than ever at ID. Hecnan " Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Try dish Of pure, delicious ice cream at
Beechcr's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13

Ice cream at Piergue's confectionery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-13
Why ?

We ride nObOdy's back, buy
for cash, pay no rent, have a
large, convenient store and
do our own work, and we
can work as cheap as any
body in the United States.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
The Curse of Drink.
[Danbury News. ]

He was on the staff of New York
morning paper, and was visiting in Dan
bury in the past week. During his So
journ he made many acquaintances.
One of them was young lady, on whom
he particularly desired to make favor
able impression. He took her out rid
ing on one of the golden days. They
drove out into the country, where the
song of the birds and the rustic of the
dying leaves made sweet music. They
came to a cider mill, and he gallantly
jumped out and soug ght to get some Of
the fragrant juice. He bought cup
full of the miller and brought it to her.
She drank it, and enjoyed it, and smiled
bewitchingly her thanks. He asked her
if she would have some more, and she
said she would. He went after it, put
ting his hand in his pocket for the
change as he went. The pocket did not
yield as he expected, and he dropped
into another and thence into third.
This was while the miller was filling the
cup. 1t was terrible predicament, but
he did not have penny with him. The
miller passed him the cup and he went
back to the carriage. He was very
white in the face. The whole price of
the cider was not more than ten cents,
but it weighed about him like mill
stone. The miller was a stranger to
him. The young lady took the profered
cup and smiling over the rim at him
asked him if he was not going to drink
| In a hoarse voice he told her that he die
no feel like it.
"It is real good" she said.
"Is it?" he huskily asked.
"Real good" she repeated.
FsI am glad you like it," he said
with CHASTITY smile of approval.
She slipped the last.
''WilI you have some more?' h,
trem blingly asked.
"No more, thank YOU"
"There's plenty of it, and you cal
have it as we'll as not" he groaned, will
a shiver.
But she declined, and he wended hi
way slowly back to the mill, wonderin,
if he would get off without fight witt
the miller, and if he would be able t.
knock him down.
When he told that worthy that h
was without funds the response was
very dishearteuing look. Then he pre-
posed to write up the mill in the Ne,
lofk ually speaking VI IL as Ih
most successful institution of the kim
in the country. The miller said Ii
didn't know but he was honest enough
but he'd been played on too many time
of late. AS last resort the New Yor
, journalist gave his watch for security
and drove off to complete the delightfr
, drive.
In one of the city papers last wee
was an editorial on the curse of drinl
in which it was spoken of as an insie
: ious foe." can agent of hell" I"
destroyer of domestic peace" ga devi
: ish Device"
Perhaps you noticed the article.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07

RELATIVE to the change of clothing,
it is considered hazardous to lessen its
amount after dressing in the morning,
unless active exercise is taken immedi-
ately. No under garments should be
changed for lighter ones during the day
ordinarily. The best, safest and most
convenient time for lessening the cloth
ing is in the morning, when We first
dress for the day.
CONDIMENTS of various sorts in Spain
are largely used in posada cookery. The
commonest are tomato, pimentos or pep
pers, red and green, and saffron, to which
must be added those two bugbears of the
foreign traveller, oil and garlic. AS to
the accusations brought against the
former, a true bill must be found in
most cases. 1t is generally execrable,
so strong and rancid that "you shall
nose it as you 60 up the stairs into the
lobby" but there is rather more fuss
made about garlic than it deserves. The
Spanish garlic. like the Spanish onion,
is much milder and less overpowering
article than that produced far North.
Every one who has mixed much in peas
ant society in Spain must have remarked
that, although quite as much addicted
to the use of garlic as that of the South
| of France, it is by no means objectiona-
BILE on the same score. 1t is even posi-
| bic for Northerner to become in time
quite tolerant of garlic; but it is terri
| bic moment when he first perceives that
he has ceased to regard it with that alb
horrence which a person of properly
constituted senses oug ght to feel. He be-
comes the victim of a horrible self.
suspicion somewhat like that of man
thrown among cannibals, who found
that their mode of dining was beginning
10 be less revolving to him that it had
been at first. The dessert of a Spanish
dinner ought, considering the climate
to be we'll furnished. But the Spaniards
are not, like the Moors, skillful and care
full gardeners, and fruit in Spain is gen
orally poor, the oranges, grapes, and
perhaps, the figs, excepted. The smaller
fruits have scarcely any existence. The
straw berry is all but unknown, except in 8
wild state. Melons, to be sure, are
abundant, and large enough for Gar
gantua's mouth, but they are rather in
sipid. The apples are sometimes fair tx
look at, but seldom worth further atten
tion. The pears are very much like
those stone fruits sold at bazars fol
chimney ornaments, and about as sof
and succulent; and as to the peaches
they are generally nothing better thai
pretentious turnips in velvet jackets.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
Vanderbilt's Spiritualism.

There is something very fascinating
in Spiritualism. Those who lock down
are believed by all to be able to see
more than those who look up. In fact,
the notion of birds view is readily
taken hold of as it seems to have such
comprehensive power of observation.
Commodore Vanderbilt was seized by
this fascination, and was easily made the
dupe of cunning tricksters. 1t is not
surprising that this enticing way of OBJ
tanning supernatural information, this
cheap and easy substitute for foresight
in the transactions of every day life,
deluded even SO shrewd man as
Vanderbilt. But it is amusing to see
how his faith in the shortcut to knowl-
edge grew, until he used it in the same
matter-of-course way that the merchant
uses the telegraph. He thought he kept
himself we'll posted. He asked his first
wife's advice in regard to the treatment
of his children, and the division of his
property. He renewed his acquaint-
anceship with number of old friends,
and talked with them freely on a variety
| of subjects. But the very practical way
in which this very practical man turned
spiritualism to an advantage is best
shown in his appeal to the departed Jim
Fisk for his opinion about stocks.
The Commodore played many sharp
game in his life, but the most sweeping
plan was this effort to get the dead
speculator to help him defeat the living
spectators, this request for spiritual
help in stock-gambling. Even if he did
seek his information in better world
it is strange to see how eagerly he tried
to take this unfair ADVANTAGE of his
rivals. But the power of the Railroad
King did not extend beyond the limits
of earth, and he never gained the super
natural strength he strove for. The
spirits were often capricious, and would
tease him sorely, but he never gave up
and died in this race after shadow
1t is ludicrous, and yet touching, too, tx
see how far-reaching the old mans greco
was. About to journey to that "un
known country" he was pleading will
its inhabitants to aid him in out-doin,
others in the rough-and-tumble scramble
after money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
ITEMS FOB FIELD AND HO USE,

FRESH meat after beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed cut of doors in
the cool air over night.
which have been hardened by water, and
renders them as pliable as new.
BOILED starch is much improved by
the addition of little sperm. or little
salt, or both, or little gum arabic dis
solved.
BLUE ointment and kerosene mixed
in equal proportions, and applied to
remedy.
SALT will curdle new milk, hence in
preparing milk porridge, gravies, etc.,
salt should not be added until the dish
is prepared.
PEOPLE snore because they lie with
their heads thrown back, and there is
consequently a dropping of the lower
jaw. To break the habit, sleep with the
mouth closed and the chin low.
PERSONS may outgrow disease and be-
come healthy by proper attention to the
laws of their physical constitutions.
By moderate and daily exercise men
may become strong in limb and muscle
I BEEF loaf: One and one-half pounds
of beefsteak chopped very fine and
free from grizzle; two cups of rolled
crackers (fine); one cup of cold water
one-half cup of butter; salt and pepper
to suit the taste bake till done.
CoLD-wATER cake: Three and hall
cups of -four, two of raisins chopped
fine, two of sugar, a cup of butter, a cur
of cold water, the volks of six eggs well
beaten, half a teaspoonful each O.
cloves, cinnamon and soda, and littlt
nutmeg.
MASHED potatoes: Boil some potatoes
in their skins, peel and pass then
through a coarse hair sieve. Put then
into a saucepan, with a good lump O
butter, and salt to taste; add littl,
milk, and work them we'll with spool
on slow fire for some minutes, add
ing some quantities of milk as the,
get dry.
POTATO croquets: Take six boile'
potatoes, pass them through a sieve, adj
three tablespoons of grated or fnel,
minced ham, season with pepper and sal
and chopped parsley; work into thi
mixture the yolks of three or four eggs
make with the hands into balls, roll il
bread crumbs, fry in hot lard, and serv
with fried parsley.
COFFEE tablets: A Frenchman roast
coffee, grinds it to -four, moistens
{ slightly, mixes it in twice it's weigh
of powdered white sugar, and the
r presses it into tablets. One of thes
/ tablets can be dissolved at any time i
e hot or cold water, making at once tn
, very perfection of coffee; and it
. claimed that it will go much furthe
this way.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
oLEANINGS From THE MUSE
A SIMILAR CASE.

Jack, hear you've goue and done il,
Yes, know most fellows will;
Went aud tried IL once myself sir,
Though YOU see, I'm single still.
And you met her-did you tell nie7
Down at Neaport, last July.
And resolved 20 asz the question
At = solree7 So did I.
I suppose you left the ballroom
With ! : music and its light;
For they say loves fame Is brightest
In the darkness OF the night.
Well you walked along together,
Overhead the starlit sky,
And I'll bet--Old man, confess it,
You were frightened, so was /.
So you strolled along the terrace,
Saw the summer moonlight pour
All its radiance on the waters
As they rippled OF the shore;
I'LL at length you gathered courage,
When you saw that none were nigh
Did you draw her close and tell her
That you loved her? so did |.
Well, i needn't ask you further,
And pm sure l wish you 10y,
Think I'll wander down and see you
When you're married--eh, my boy7
When the honeymoon is over
And you're settled down, wen try
What? The deuce you sayl Rejected,
You rejected7 So was II
--Actd ColuRlbiand
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
Beware of Cheap Excitants,

And use, if you need a tonic stimulant and
Alternative, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
liquors of commerce, even when they are
not adulterated, fail to produce more than
temporary exhilaration, usually followed
by a depressing reaction, anything but
beneficial to d weakly constitution. Not
only do the potent botanic ingredients com.
bined with the alcoholic of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters minister to the health and
vigor of those who use it, but the basis
pure old rye, the finest and most salubrious
liquor distllled-is no mean promoter of a
healthful condition of the digestive organs.
Its presence in the Bitters is essential to
preserve their vegetable constituents from
fermentation, and it unquestionably aug.
ments their remedial value. Few medicinal
preparations of proprietary nature have
ever received such strong concentrations
from medical men,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07
SUBMARINE lighting has been effected

by COMPRISING pure oxygen into cy-
lindrical reservoir of plate iron under a
pressure of about four hundred and
twenty pounds. This oxygen is sup
piled to kind of alcohol lamp, pro-
vided with means for the escape of the
gaseous products of combustion. This
light is very good and it lasts for foul
hours. Another plan consists in attach
ing ito divers helmet a glass cylinder
containing an electric lamp of polished
copper, the carbons of which last fol
four hours without renewal. The ligh
is intense and brilliant.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07

THE newspapers inform an innocent,
Christian, non-card-playing public that
Henry Ward Beecher is the author of
the phrase, How is that for high ?"
Well, if Fl. w. Beecher is the originator
of the nice little card game Of cold
sledge," then he is the author of the
aforesaid phrase. We rather suspect,
however, that H. w. Beecher gets more
credit than he deserves.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07

A WESTERN paper says that "by this
time all down Casters have got their houses
banked up and have laid in a supply Of
Johnsor,'S Anodune Lintment." 1t would
be wise thing for people hereabouts to
lay in the Anodyne. 1t is the most valuable
liniment in the world.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07

If each one of several makers had
taken the highest medal at one of the great
worlds expositions there would be room
to question which was best; but Mason Il
Hamlin have taken the highest honors at
every such competition for twelve years.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-11-07

HORSE and cattle powers, if unadulter-
ated, are of immense advantage, but the
large packs now sold are trash. Only one
kind now known in this country are abso-
lutelY pure, and those are Sheridans.