The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

riaSe when the missile struck him directly in the
eye, and for some time it feared that he would
lose the eye entirely
| On Monday, July 30 an eclipse of the sun will
occur which will be total in a line from Wyom-
ing to Texas. Many of the prominent scientists
of the country have gone west to make observa-
obscured in this locality and will commence
about 3.45 p. NJ. and last about2 hours.
| Mr.. B. Jessup, Of Marseilles, killed black
snake the other day which measured feet and s
inches in length.
Several parties of movers passed through this
city this week on their way to the far west.
The repairs upon the court house well were re-
sumed this week, and a belief is entertained that
a sufficient flow can yet be obtained.
The much talked of Morris militia company
has been formed but not sworn into service, rs
something of a hitch has occurred regarding the
uniforms. The men desire cheap uniforms while
Col. Fithian writes them they must have the regu-
lation state uniform costing about Sc Hence
the kick. They complain. and justly too, that
| Illinois should follow the example of Ohio, and
make some provision for militia uniforms, as the
men should not be expected to spend time drill
ing, buy their clothing and run of and leave
business every time one miner calls another n
fool. The Morris men have the correct idea of
! the case Illinois does little for her militia eX.
iccpt neglect it. We scarcely think the Morris
men will enter the service.-Joliet Sun.
One day this week Mr.. Hickman, of Peru who
has been in the habit of selling plants and flow
ers upon our streets was stopped by the marshal
and license demanded, but upon Investigating
the matter it was found that the city ordinances
did not require huckster to take out license
to sell corn, wheat, flowers or fruit raised by
himself.
Prof. BoltwoOd, the new principal of the town
ship high school, eCtured last evening at the Con-
gregational church. Subject Free Public
High School"
brother of Louis Alderman, of Peru, was
one of the victims of sunstrokc at st. Louis last
week.
John Bedard, an old citizen of La Sale, died
on MondOy of consumption.
Mr.. John n Shuler recently purchased the
steam propeller Atlantic" This is consdera-
bic addition to his fleet of canal boats.
There are now but six prisoners in the county
jail, whose terms expire as follows: Charles
Miller, time out September 18th; Stephen Nc
Cormick, out September 10Th; Bertram Schmtz
out January 18TH 1879; VIM. Russell, James
Walsh and Frank Howard, each awaiting trial.
The ladies Of Mendoza have successfully organ
lied an archery club, and hold regular weekly
meetings. The object Of the club is to promote
skill in archery and cultivate social qualities and
enjoy themselves generally. Wouldn't it be a
good idea for the Ottawa ladies to follow their
example aud organize such a club here. Archery
is certainly healthy, pleasant and fashionable
sport.
The success of the August meeting of the Men
dota DRIVING Park Association is very promising.
Mrs. Nancy Moore, an old resident of Mendoza,
died on Sunday last. She was in the seventy.
fifth year of her age
| Father Nigh, German Catholic priest, of Men.
dota, achieved great popularity among his con-
gregaton one of the recent hot Sunday morn.
ings, by addressing his hearers in the following
manner: "My friends-the weather il too cx-
cessively warm to entertain profound religious
or ennobling ideas for any considerable length of
time, and shall not detan you long. Allow me
! to hope that you will all conduct yourselves so
that you will never be found in a warmer place
than you are in at present. Amen! You are dis.
missed"
Mendoza is really becoming noted lately for
startling and fatal accidents and we can hardly
refrain from saying that we envy the newspapers
Of that burg The Builetin- Netcs tells this week
cident-to n child. 1t appears that ON Monday
morning lastas wild train was going north on the
Central about 7 o'clock, little child Of Peter
sulphur was discovered on the track at the Meri.
den street crossing, directly in front Of the engine
The chds danger was imminent but the engi.
neer whsted for breaks and reversing the en-.
CINE succeeded in stopping the train but not till
the pilot Of the engine was within four feet OF
the child, who was jumping up and down, not
knowing what to do At this juncture man
rushed across the street and pushed the little
cape.
One night last week several shots were fired
10y unknown parties into Il residence in L. Sale,
some OF the bullets striking close To members OF
the family
On Tuesday Of last week Mrs Patrick Power,
aged about seventy died Of sunstroke in Peoria
Mrs Power settled with her hu- band in La sale
about 20 years ago, and was well known through.
out the county.
Mrs. Abigail Gay, relict Of Enoch II. Gay, died
in La Sale on Wednesday of last week, aged a.
years The Immediate cause Of her death was
prostration from the extreme heat Of last week
! Prof. York, Of Mendoza, has sold his horse
"Rileman" to John Kinney for 81 200
We understand that there are good po.pects OF
the glass factory in this city starting up soon,
the glass which was ON hand at the time the
works closed down is fast being disposed Of.
Several localities Of this county we're visited
| BY heavy rain and hail storms on the 18TH at